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17/01/2025

Thanks Good Morning Gloucester and Cape Ann Museum for chatting about Gloucester's So Salty! ❄️ Find the full schedule of events for next weekend here: https://www.capeannmuseum.org/event/4th-annual-gloucesters-so-salty/

17/01/2025

Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty is on view now at CAM Green! Join Cape Ann Museum for this exciting exhibition featuring Walker Hancock, one of the premier American sculptors of the 20th century and Michael Lafferty, a skilled photographer who spent hours photographing Hancock in his Lanesville studio.

CAM Green is free to visit, but vehicle reservations are recommended for parking. Plan your visit here:

Walker Hancock was one of the premier American sculptors of the 20th century and a highly engaged and respected member of the Cape Ann community. Michael Lafferty is a skilled photographer who spent hours photographing Hancock in his Lanesville studio, creating a series of intimate portraits of the....

15/01/2025

Recently named 2025's Best Bridal Show by NNorthshore Magazine CCruiseport Gloucesters Wedding Showcase is your chance to meet top wedding vendors and explore stunning venues—get your tickets now! https://bit.ly/41Zp4Or

Recently engaged? 💍

Join us at Cruiseport Gloucester to meet with the best Professional Vendors in the business!

Recently winning Editor's Choice for 2025's Best Bridal Shows by Northshore Magazine, join the Beauport Hospitality Group's Wedding team (Beauport Hotel Gloucester & Beauport Weddings, Cruiseport Gloucester and Beauport Cruiselines), along with the best Professional Vendors in the business for our annual Wedding Showcase hosted by The 617 Event Group!

Meet, mix and mingle with vendors in every category leading up to your wedding day (like Meredith McCarthy Floral Design & Event Styling), while viewing one of the North Shore’s premiere wedding venues - Cruiseport Gloucester. 🌸

Also explore Beauport Cruiselines, the Editor's Choice winner for Unique Venues 2024 by Northshore Magazine, docked just outside Cruiseport Gloucester. Specializing in unforgettable celebrations, our luxurious cruise ship is the perfect setting for your rehearsal dinner, wedding, or any special occasion!

Learn More & Purchase Tickets: https://bit.ly/41Zp4Or
Tickets are non-refundable or transferable.

💐 Meredith Mccarthy Floral Design
📸 Stephanie Berenson Photography

13/01/2025

Join Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation next Monday, January 20th, at 2 PM at the for the 9th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday event.

This year’s program highlights local efforts to reckon with history, featuring research on abolition, stories of the Freeman Family, and a discussion inspired by How the Word is Passed. Admission is free, with donations appreciated.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/4h0FTgF.

11/01/2025

Just two weeks away! The 4th Annual Gloucester's So Salty Festival runs January 25-26 here in ! Scroll to find promotions from local businesses, and find complete details on ice sculptures and events happening around town from Cape Ann Museum here: https://buff.ly/3W6q6UO See you there! ❄️

10/01/2025

Visiting this winter? From igloo dining at Mile Marker One to Gloucester's So Salty with Cape Ann Museum, it's a wonderful time to visit America's oldest seaport. Start planning your trip and find everything happening this season here:

Plan your winter visit to Gloucester, MA, and find festive light displays, local holiday shopping, cozy dining experiences, and more.

09/01/2025

Did you know you can request a ride while in with CATA On Demand?

This local rideshare service runs Mond-Friday, 6:30 am-8 pm, and is just $2/trip! Download the CATA on Demand app in the Google Play or App Store to book your next ride.

08/01/2025

We can't wait for Gloucester's So Salty! Coming up later this month, January 25-26 in ❄️

07/01/2025

Love this list of things to do this winter on the North Shore! Thanks Northshore Magazine for highlighting Gloucester events, like Gloucester's So Salty and the Portrait of a Sculptor exhibit with Cape Ann Museum, and Fish Tales at Gloucester Stage ✨ ❄️

Read the full article here:

We know—the urge to hibernate in January and February on the North Shore is strong. And we’re not saying you shouldn’t lean into the slowness of the season, with plenty […]

06/01/2025

This week's produce sale at Common Crow Natural Market!

On sale this week!

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05/01/2025

Save the date for the 4th Annual Gloucester’s So Salty festival on January 25-26, 2025! This FREE event brings the community together for two days of fun with stunning ice sculptures, live music, salty treats, free kids' art activities, and more. ❄️

Bundle up and explore Downtown Gloucester as we celebrate our city’s salty charm in the heart of winter!

Learn more: https://buff.ly/3W6q6UO

04/01/2025

The New Year calls for new adventures, and there’s no better place to unwind than by the sea. Begin 2025 with the soothing sound of ocean waves and the serenity of a seaside retreat at Beauport Hotel Gloucester. 🌊

For a limited time, enjoy exclusive discounts on Beauport Hotel’s most sought-after rooms:

20% off City View Rooms: Experience vibrant cityscapes and all the nearby attractions.

25% off Oceanfront Rooms: Wake up to breathtaking views of the endless horizon.

Booking Window: January 1st, 2025 – January 6th, 2025

Stay Dates: January 1st, 2025 – March 31st, 2025

Whether you’re planning a romantic weekend, a getaway with friends, or simply some time to relax and recharge, Beauport Hotel’s seaside location offers everything you need for a perfect escape. Hurry—this New Year offer is only available for a few days! Don’t miss your chance to start the year with unforgettable memories by the sea.

Book Now: https://buff.ly/4j3cWSl

03/01/2025

is thrilled to host this summer's Battle of Bunker Hill reenactment for its 250th anniversary! The reenactment is set for June 21 and 22 at Stage Fort Park and will include colonial militia, King George III’s redcoats, artillery, tall ships, an amphibious landing and battle scenarios culminating with three assaults on a recreation of Bunker Hill here on Cape Ann.

Learn more in this piece by Gloucester Daily Times - https://buff.ly/3DI8atC
And find the full event schedule here: https://buff.ly/4h0s94O

Photo credit: John Collins Photography
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31/12/2024

Last chance to enjoy ice cream pie in 2024 from Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe! Stop by their Gloucester location to pick one up today 🍦

Hey, u up? 😆 We've got some extra ice cream pies. Chocolate Dream, Ritzy AF, Big Cheez, Vegan Coconut Cream, and maayybeee a Winter Wonderland thrown in there. Order online to reserve yours or swing by Peabody or Gloucester. We're not making any more this year!!

30/12/2024

Winter Lights on Cape Ann wraps up this week on New Year's Day! Don't miss your last opportunities to take in light displays around the region, and be sure to vote for your favorites for a chance to win! Vote here ➡️https://buff.ly/4afl3HP

Vote for your favorite Winter Lights on Cape Ann in the form below! All participants will be entered for a chance to win a $50 Greater Cape Ann Gift Check. Explore Winter Lights on Cape Ann and decide on your favorite decor from 11/30/24-1/1/25. The winner will be pulled at random and notified the w...

29/12/2024

Gloucester is a destination for bird-watchers year-round! Find out more about birdwatching this winter on our blog:

Cape Ann, Massachusetts holds a well-kept secret for bird enthusiasts: its exceptional winter birdwatching experiences.

27/12/2024

🌟 Explore Cape Ann with Ease! 🌊 Enjoy FREE rides on ALL CATA routes, including the Mall Bus, Beverly Shuttle, and Seasonal Summer routes!

All of CATA's Paratransit services for seniors and riders with disabilities will also be available free of charge. 🚍 With regular bus service in Gloucester, Rockport, and Essex, and van service in all five communities, plus access to the MBTA, CATA makes traveling simple and convenient for everyone. (CATA On Demand will still charge fares.)

Have questions? Contact Dispatch at 978.283.7916 or email [email protected] Let’s hit the road!

26/12/2024

Don't miss Deck the Halls at Hammond Castle Museum! Catch a glimpse of the holiday magic before it ends on December 29 and plan your visit at hammondcastle.org.