Use Our Travel Guide to Plan Your Next Trip North of Boston
 elax. Family vacation, romantic getaway, ocean adventure, fresh seafood — you
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.  Map of Gloucester and Cape Ann
The exhibition features a selection of marine paintings, prints and ephemera from the collections of Roswitha and William Trayes and the Cape Ann Museum. There will be an opening reception on March 3 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This program is free and op
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"Protecting Biodiversity on Northeast Massachusetts"
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Performance dates for Summer and Smoke are May 17, 18, and 19, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., and May 20, 2012 at 3:00 p.m., in Spiran Hall, Rockport, MA.
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The Essex River Race is open to all seaworthy human-powered rowing and paddle boats.
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Seascapes with Jeanne Rosier Smith
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A presentation by Pulitzer Prize winning author Barbara Walsh, including a book reading and signing, dory-fishing schooner artifact display, sea chanteys and a special look at Gloucester's own Schooner Adventure.
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Come enjoy and learn on Safe Boating Day!
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Microsoft Word for Beginners
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This acoustic powerhouse--and a Sirius XM Coffee House favorite--was such a hit last year, we asked her back for another concert!
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The 31st season of the Rockport Chamber Music Festival takes place from June 7 through July 22, 2012.
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This self-guided tour presents a rare opportunity to meet more than a dozen professional artists and artisans and to see their work and demonstrations in their own studios.
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Annisquam Arts begins its 18th season with an exciting array of workshops to inspire your child’s imagination this summer.
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The St. Peter's Fiesta is a five day festival honoring the patron saint of the fisherman St. Peter.
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On Wednesday, May 16, the Inns of Rockport, in partnership with the Rockport Division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, will be sponsoring a Dine-Around fundraiser in support of Motif #1 Day at My Place by the Sea, located at 68 Bearskin Neck Rockport.
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The North Shore Arts Association will kick off its 90th Anniversary Season with its first Members’ Exhibition which will run May 5th through June 2nd.
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The Gloucester Fishermen Athletic Association is closing in on its fundraising efforts for the Renewal of Newell Stadium on March 21.
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The Rocky Neck Art Colony is pleased to announce The Massachusetts Cultural Council has named Gloucester's Rocky Neck Cultural District one of the first state-designated Cultural Districts in Massachusetts.
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Less than 50 tickets remain! Don’t miss out on the best odds in town and the chance to win $10,000.
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The Chamber’s 13th Annual Irish Sweepstakes will be held on Wednesday, March 14 from 5pm – 7pm at The Gloucester House.
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A Businesswomen’s Mixer will be held on Wednesday, February 29 from 5pm – 7pm at Stones Pub & Eatery.
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Essex Heritage Seeks Host Site Registration for Premier Partnership Event.
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Over 75 members and guests, including several of Cape Ann’s elected officials, attended the Chamber’s annual economic forecast breakfast on Friday, February 10, at The Elks at Bass Rocks.
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Thomas T. Riquier, CFP, CLU and President of The Retirement Financial Center and has been in business on the North Shore for 41 years.
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Ships at Sea: A Celebration of Cape Ann’s Role in the Maritime Trades
"Protecting Biodiversity on Northeast Massachusetts"
Theatre in the Pines Presents "Summer and Smoke" by Tennessee Williams
Essex River Race
Singer/Songerwriter Liz Longley Performs
Rockport Chamber Music Festival
Cape Ann Artisans Open Studio Tour
Annisquam Arts Children's Summer Studio
St. Peter's Fiesta
