You’re invited to GMGI’s Annual Art Science Lecture: Research and Storytelling About Extreme Environments with Dr. Matt Harke and Author Lindsey Leigh!
Join us on Thursday, November 2nd at 6pm at Gloucester Stage for an evening of art, science, and how one inspires the other.
Click here or see the image below for details. This event is free and open to the public!
Questions? Reach out to Rachel Borgatti at rachel.borgatti@gmgi.org.
Timed Sessions: 6 -9 pm, Museum Closes at 10 pm.
Admission: $25
Leave the little ones at home for a night out and experience Hammond Castle Museum after dark as it comes alive with the spirit of Halloween. Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume to explore the hallowed halls of Hammond’s castle, the very rooms where legends of the inventor’s ghost ships were born!
Visit the Alchemists laboratory in the Great Hall or walk amid the mysterious midnight mist in the courtyard while plenty of candles cast haunting shadows creating the perfect backdrop for your spookiest Halloween photos. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Hammond Castle in all its eerie splendor. Whether you’re searching for the ravens we’ve hidden, enjoying the candlelit ambiance, or simply reveling in the Halloween spirit and taking your Halloween photos in the most majestic of spooky settings, our Costumes & Candlelight self-guided tours promise a hauntingly good time! Ideal for ages 13 & up.
Hammond Castle Museum member discounts apply! All proceeds from this program will support the restoration and preservation of the museum.
The Gloucester 400+ and ROBBERSDAUGHTER are excited to present this inclusive, all ages art programming exploring the botany of Gloucester through natural dyeing.
Led by local artist Maia Mattson, this art programming weaves together community connection with the unique natural environment that surrounds us on Cape Ann. In these classes we will be using botanical materials exclusively sourced and foraged from Gloucester. Using these materials we will practice a variety of natural dyeing techniques and quilting design. Participants will have the opportunity to make their own 2’x3′ ft flag using the naturally dyed fabric. Participants can work in teams to design and create their flags or make their own. Toward the end of the art series we will facilitate a reception showcasing the work of the participants. All experience levels welcome, we will learn and experiment together! All classes will be hosted at the Gloucester 400+ Office at 123 Main St.
Sunday 5 10:30-11:30
Sun Nov 12 10:30-12
Sun Nov 19 10:30-12
Sun Nov 26 10:30-12
Sun Dec 3 10:30-12
Sun Dec 10 10:30-12
Sun Dec 17 10:30-12
Learn more about botanical artist Maia Mattson at www.maia-mattson.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10/18/23
Mark Branco
Rockport Public Schools
978-546-1200
Rockport Middle/High School Performing Arts Performances Open to the Public
Enjoy live music and theater performances put on by passionate and talented students
ROCKPORT, MA – The Rockport Middle/High School Performing Arts Department would like to invite interested community members to attend their upcoming student concerts and theater productions.
RHS Drama Department presents their fall musical: Xanadu
Performances will be held in the John Lane Auditorium at Rockport Middle/High School on Friday, November 3rd & Saturday, November 4th @ 7:00 p.m.; with a matinee on Sunday, November 5th @ 2:00 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person.
RMHS Music Department presents the following Fall and Winter performances:
All Shows begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, November 16, 2023: RPS Orchestra Summit (Grades 4-12) – John Lane Auditorium, RMHS
Tuesday, November 28, 2023: MS/HS Jazz Performance – Shalin Liu Performance Center
Wednesday, November 29, 2023: MS/HS Small Ensemble & Acapella Choir – Shalin Liu Performance Center
Tuesday, December 19, 2023: RMS Band, Chorus & Orchestra Winter Concert – John Lane Auditorium, RMHS
Wednesday, December 20, 2023: RHS Band, Chorus & Orchestra Winter Concert – John Lane Auditorium, RMHS
All shows are open to the public. The Rockport Public Schools is appreciative of the incredible community support of the fine and performing arts programs and is proud to provide their students with a variety of high quality programs.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10/12/23
Mark Branco
Rockport Public Schools
978-546-1200
Rockport Middle School Recognized by DESE as a School of Recognition
Districtwide results show positive growth at all grade levels
ROCKPORT, MA – Rockport Middle School is one of only 66 schools statewide to be recognized by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) as a School of Recognition for demonstrating high achievement and strong growth under the state’s MCAS accountability system. Districtwide results show that all grade levels demonstrated strong growth, particularly in mathematics at the elementary, middle and high school levels, and in English language arts at the middle school.
“Over the past few years, we have been focused on curriculum implementation, strengthening instructional practices, and providing targeted supports for students. This recognition is extremely appreciated by all of us at Rockport Public Schools. Our students’ success is a result of the determination and commitment of our talented educators who, in partnership with our families and community members, make RPS a fantastic place to learn” said Superintendent Mark Branco.
The District’s 2023 MCAS Results Summary and Results Overview Community Presentation are both available on the RPS website.
At Oak Grove Cemetery on Saturday, October 21st, from 3:30 to 5PM the free 400+ cemetery tour, “Notable Mariners, Historians, Philanthropists & Artists” will provide you with stories of a number of notable individuals and families who called Gloucester their home such as Ben Pine, James Pringle, Samuel Sawyer, the Davis sisters, and Fitz Henry Lane.
The 0.5 mile walking tour will meander through the cemetery stopping to pay homage at select gravesites as well as giving you the opportunity to appreciate the lovely landscape and the variety of unique gravestones in Oak Grove. The guides for this walking tour are Courtney Richardson and Katy Marques.
Oak Grove Cemetery is located at 177 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. The Saturday tour will meet at the main entrance of the cemetery near the Bradford Memorial Chapel. Street parking is on Washington Street since there is no parking in the cemetery. The cemetery is a 0.3 mile walk from the MBTA commuter rail station in downtown Gloucester. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. The cemetery is wheelchair accessible by using the paved and dirt packed byways. Rain date Sunday, Oct 22nd, 3:30PM.
For registration and details please go to the Eventbrite link below
| Join us tomorrow, October 14th as we Return to the Renaissance on our oceanside lawn with a live musical performance, a demonstration of a Knight’s battle, and improv by none other than Shakespeare himself! The Brotherhood of the Arrow and Sword, an educational-based medieval reenactment group will perform an armored fight demo as well as explore life on the medieval battlefield. The Brotherhood is dedicated to the presentation and practice of historical European martial arts and other facets of medieval life. Their armored fight demonstrations are high energy and entertaining. The Penniless Jacks is a high-energy folk-rock band that focuses on livening up traditional “tavern” music. Shakespeare Approves will keep the kids giggling with his family-friendly antics and improvisational banter. Guided Tours will not be offered, allowing our guests the freedom to explore the Museum at their own pace. FREE Off-site parking at Stage Fort Park (24 Hough Ave, Gloucester) will be required. Two free “Yellow School Bus” shuttles will run continuously from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. between the Park and the Museum. There will be a Hammond Castle Museum staff member at the park & ride site in State Fort Park to assist with questions. (This program was originally scheduled for Saturday, October 7th. All original reservations will be honored at the original times.) Photo by CMO Photography. |
| Two Sessions: 10:30 am & 1:30 pm. Doors open at 10:00 am. Adults: $35 / Kids 5 -12 yrs: $10 / Ages 4 & Under are FREE with Ticket. Hammond Castle Museum member savings apply! |
All are welcome to the Sawyer Free Library at 21 Main Street on Thursday, October 19 at 5:30pm for an engaging talk with local author Karin Gertsch, who will discuss her debut novel Five Wishes, a heartwarming Massachusetts-based story about history, love, and lore. All are welcome. No registration is required.
Five Wishes is about the MacInnes family, who live in a small New England town called Hamlet. Husband, Delbert MacInnes, was born and raised in Hamlet and is content to remain grounded, while his wife, Matilda, has been itching to make her dreams come true. Over the years her wish list was amended several times—her patience is wearing thin. When an unexpected event happens, Matilda learns that Delbert has kept a secret from her for decades. But, then, she’s never shared her precious secret with him. Five Wishes takes the reader on journeys from Hamlet to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, then overseas to an ancient castle in Scotland, before venturing back to the cozy Cape Cod-style home at Five Cedar Street, where a freshly-brewed cup of Darjeeling tea is waiting at the breakfast table.
Karin Gertsch is the author of Cape Ann & Vicinity: A Guide for Residents and Visitors, as well as Flora Has an Adventure, a children’s book for ages 3-8. The author is currently working on her second novel as well as a series of Flora stories for children. Karin will share about the research process for her novel, as well as the processes for researching and creating a travel guide and a children’s book.
All are welcome. No registration required. For more information, visit sawyerfreelibrary.org or 978-325-5500.
This Saturday, October 14th, the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation presents its fifth annual classic car show on the green in front of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church from 10am to 2pm. The event was postponed due to bad weather from last Saturday. The show is free and open to the public. You vote in nine categories for the trophy winners, including Best in Show. There are tours of the historic Meetinghouse, an art show and a 50/50 raffle to add to the excitement. Proceeds benefit the ongoing restoration of the building and grounds. Show cars (entrance fee $20) should arrive around 9am. Preregistration is recommended due to limited space on the green, but not required, email: c.nazarian@gloucestermeetinghouse.org Coffee, pastry and sandwiches available nearby on Main Street. The green is located at the corner of Middle and Church Streets, with the show car entrance between the stone pillars. GPS: 50 Middle Street, Gloucester, MA
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