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can experience all this and more on Cape Ann — America's oldest working seaport and art colony.
Just imagine what you could do in a week: lighthouses, antiques, art galleries, live music, festivals & special events every week — all year long. Watch our videos, explore this Web site and see for yourself.

Representing Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea, the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce officially invites you to visit the prettiest stretch of coastline in all of Massachusetts. We are easy to reach, just 30 miles north of Boston, MA on Route 128.
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Upcoming Events Upcoming Festivals & Special Events

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Saturday Showcase: Daughter of Winter CelebrationSaturday Showcase: Daughter of Winter Celebration
January 28, 2012
This story of a twelve year old girl’s experience living on Hog Island during the winter brings together tales of the Essex landscape, the California gold rush and the Eastern Woodland Native Americans. more
Artist Reception Featuring Theresa Wonson
January 28, 2012 - March 9, 2012
BankGloucester is holding an artist reception for Gloucester native Theresa Wonson on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 11am to 1pm in the bank’s lobby. more
Meet Live OwlsMeet Live Owls
January 28, 2012
The Trustees of Reservations in Cape Ann is hosting a Live Owls program Saturday, January 28, 4-6:00pm at Ravenswood Park's New Cape Ann Discovery Center! more
Sing the Roof OffSing the Roof Off
January 29, 2012
Formed in 1977 by students at the New England Conservatory and now featuring singers from the Boston area, the New England Gospel Ensemble will shake the rafters of the Shalin Liu Performance in their Rockport debut. 3pm. more
Introduction to QuickbooksIntroduction to Quickbooks
January 30, 2012 - February 1, 2012
The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce presents Quickbooks: America's #1 Selling Accounting Software more
Open School Day
January 31, 2012
Pre-School children and their parents/guardians are invited to visit our school for Open School Day, Tuesday, January 31st from 10:00 – 11:00, to participate in classroom activities and meet the headmaster and staff. more
FILMMAKER VISITING CAPE ANN THIS WEEKFILMMAKER VISITING CAPE ANN THIS WEEK
January 31, 2012
Cape Ann Community Cinema at 21 Main Street in Gloucester continues its "Film Festival That Never Ends" programming with two filmmaker events in the coming week. more
The Seat of the SoulThe Seat of the Soul
February 1, 2012 - May 30, 2012
A Study Group/Class about Practical Spirituality with Jayzee, inspirational author, playwright, producer, singer and songwriter more
Docksider Spaghetti Dinner and Concert and Silent Auction
February 3, 2012
Concert starts at 7:00 and silent auction winners announced at the conclusion of the evening. All proceeds to benefit the band's trip to Disney World in April. more
Cape Ann Symphony's Diamond AnniversaryCape Ann Symphony's Diamond Anniversary
February 4, 2012
Come Celebrate Cape Ann Symphony’s Sixtieth Anniversary! more
FILMMAKER VISITING CAPE ANN THIS WEEKFILMMAKER VISITING CAPE ANN THIS WEEK
February 4, 2012 - February 5, 2012
On Saturday, February 4 at 5:00pm, director Zach Levy visits with his film, "Strongman," a cinema verité documentary about Stanless Steel, the self-proclaimed 'Strongest Man in the World at Bending Steel and Metal.' more
Ugly Sweater Party
February 4, 2012
Lucky 7 Arcade, 2 Rogers St. Gloucester will be having an Ugly Sweater Party February 4th from 6-11pm. more
Open School Day
February 6, 2012
The 2012 school year is quickly approaching! Eastern Point Day School would like to invite middle school students and their parents to our "Open School," Monday, February 6th, from 6:30-8:00pm. more
Go Whale Watching on Cape Ann Have a Lobster on Cape Ann Relax on Cape Ann's Extraordinary Beaches Visit Cape Ann's Historic Lighthouses
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Latest News What’s New
January 23, 2012
BankGloucester Kicks Off Their 125th Year by Donating $50,000 to Newell Stadium Project
Bank President and CEO, Patrick Thorpe stated “The Gloucester Fishermen’s Athletic Association has done a tremendous job bringing this vision of a new stadium to fruition.
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January 23, 2012
CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK HIRES GLOUCESTER-RESIDENT PATA AS TRUST OFFICER
Cape Ann Savings Bank announced today that Gloucester-resident Linda J. Pata has been hired as Trust Officer.
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January 23, 2012
From Casino Gambling to Social Media: Regional Tourism Summit Speakers Tackle the Tourism Economy on
Chip Tuttle, Chief Operating Office at Suffolk Downs, will discuss the New Casino Bill and how it impacts all of us on the North Shore as the Lunch Keynote speaker at the North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau's 6th Annual Tourism Summit on February
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January 23, 2012
Fine Art Painter Grace Vasta-Carr joins Central Street Gallery
Central Street Gallery is very pleased to announce that Manchester resident and fine art painter Grace Vasta-Carr, has joined the Gallery at 11 Central Street, as an artist member.
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January 19, 2012
Gloucester Aims for #1 Spot in AmericanStyle Magazine’s Top 25 Arts Destinations in Small Cities C
In 2011 seARTS, working with the arts community, secured the nomination for Cape Ann/Gloucester as a Top 25 Arts Destination by American Style Magazine.
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January 17, 2012
Local Organizations to Receive Grant Awards from Regional Tourism Council
Eleven non-profit organizations throughout Essex County will receive grant funds as part of the North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau's (NBCVB) Tourism Grant Program.
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January 11, 2012
Generous Donations for Gloucester Dog Park
“Gloucester Dog Park is one paw closer to becoming a reality thanks to the generous donations of $12,500 by Christopher and Anne Lewis for The Cat Doctor of Gloucester and an anonymous donation of $10,000 by a Rockport resident.
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January 10, 2012
SENATOR BRUCE TARR MEETS WITH INTERIOR DESIGN COALITION
Senator Bruce Tarr met with members of the Mass Interior Design Coalition (MIDC) at the State House on December 21st to review the details of Senate Bills #93 and #1634, currently under review in Joint legislative committees.
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January 10, 2012
Mark Grenier is the new President of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
Mark Grenier is the new President of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, taking over leadership of the organization from Sal Frontiero.
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January 10, 2012
Robert Heidt named C.E.O. for Chamber
The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has named Robert W. Heidt, Jr. to become its next Chief Executive Officer.
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