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The ''Language of Presence'' Exhibition opens May 7 at Cove Gallery
The Language of Presence, Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester, MA Exhibition dates: May 7-18, 2026 Gallery Hours: Thursday – Sunday; Opening Reception Saturday, May 9 at 4pm.Gloucester, MA Robin Colodzin’s The Language of Presence opens at The Cove Gallery, May 7–18. This compelling solo exhibition weaves together three distinct yet interconnected bodies of work, each exploring perception, memory, and the act of seeing. Colodzin’s oil paintings begin with close observation of the
Rocky Neck Art Colony’s Cultural Center is Honored with Historic Plaque for Giles Chapel
Gloucester, MA — The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) is proud to announce that its Cultural Center at 6 Wonson Street has been officially recognized as “historically significant” by the Gloucester Historical Commission. The designation is marked by the installation of a hand-painted historic plaque, one of more than 60 recently awarded throughout Gloucester. The Commission’s rigorous application process requires detailed historical research to ensure accuracy. Each plaque, crafted by a local artisan using
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Boat Shrink wrap Recycling in Gloucester May June 2026
The City of Gloucester is proud to partner with Seaside Sustainability to host a free, easy, and eco-friendly way for boaters to recycle their shrink wrap this spring! Why It Matters:Discarded shrink wrap can harm our waterways and marine life. This program helps keep Cape Ann clean and beautiful — one wrap at a time.Here’s How It Works: FREE – No cost to you! OPEN – Available to all Cape Ann boat owners during the month of May Through June 12 LOCATION – Drop off at Gloucester DPW: 28 Poplar St, Gloucester
Sargent House Museum Board of Directors Expands as the First Step in a Two-Year Reimagining Project.
Sargent House Museum Board of Directors Expands as the First Step in a Two-Year Reimagining Project. Museum to Focus on Judith Sargent Murray and the Rev. John Murray. The Sargent House Museum moves forward with a new purpose and welcomes new Board Members. Gloucester, MA, April 14, 2026 The Sargent House Museum is undertaking a reimagining project focused on two early progressive occupants: the literary feminist Judith Sargent Murray (1751-1820) and her second husband, the Reverend John Murray
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck Art Colony Presents Just Looking: A Collection of Drawings and Musings by Linda Kauss
Gloucester, MA — The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck Art Colony is pleased to present Just Looking: A Collection of Drawings and Musings by artist Linda Kauss. The event will take place on Thursday, April 23 from 5–7 PM, featuring a reading by the artist alongside an exhibition of the original artwork from her newly published book. Originally from the Midwest and now based in Rockport, MA, Kauss is a multidisciplinary artist working in charcoal, pen and ink, pastels, watercolor, printmaking, and sculpture.
DCR’s Halibut Point State Park announces FREE May Programs (2026)
DCR’s Halibut Point State Park announces FREE May Programs Public programs are free. Heavy rain cancels. Parking fees $5 Mass license plates and $20 other state license plates. An adult must accompany children. ADA/Reasonable accommodation available upon request. Guided group tours available with reservations: 978.546.2997 or halibut.point@mass.gov Saturday, April 25Celebrate Earth Day with Live Vernal Pond Animals!!! 11:30 am—1:00 pm. Meet at Visitor Center. For all ages and abilities. Live
Hammond Castle Museum Opens 2026 Season with Major Exhibition: Eric Pape: Fantasy Illustrations
Gloucester, Massachusetts - Hammond Castle Museum opened its 2026 season on April 3rd with Eric Pape: Fantasy Illustrations, a special exhibition featuring over 100 pen-and-ink works by American illustrator Eric Pape (1870–1938). Many of these pieces have not been publicly displayed in more than a century. Drawn from the private collections of Bruce Haley, Dr. Gregory Conn, and Lynne Ponte, the exhibition highlights Pape’s contributions to beloved literary classics, including The Arabian Nights, Hans
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“A Day of Music and Stories” — Lily Jean Benefit Concert to Support Families of the F/V Lily Jean
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “A Day of Music and Stories” — Lily Jean Benefit Concert to Support Families of the F/V Lily JeanMay 17, 2026 | 12PM-9PM | The Cut, Gloucester, MA Gloucester, MA — In response to the recent loss of the F/V Lily Jean and her crew, The Cut will host the Lily Jean Benefit Concert: “A Day of Music and Stories” on Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 12pm to 9pm. This full-day festival of live music, storytelling, and community remembrance will honor the lives of the crew and raise funds to
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Cape Ann Savings Bank & BankGloucester Rallying Support for the F/V Lily Jean Fund
Gloucester, Massachusetts — On Friday, January 30, 2026, the Gloucester-based fishing vessel Lily Jean sank approximately twenty-two miles off Cape Ann, resulting in the tragic loss of seven crew members. In response to this devastating event, the Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund (GFCPF) has established the Lily Jean Fund to provide direct financial assistance to the families of those who perished. The Lily Jean Fund accepts tax-deductible contributions, and 100% of all donations will be
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