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SUMMARY:FIRST PUBLIC SAIL OF THE CENTENNIAL SEASON
DESCRIPTION:FIRST PUBLIC SAIL OF THE CENTENNIAL SEASON \nJoin us aboard Schooner Adventure as we kick off our 100th season on the water with our very first public sail of the summer! \nStep aboard Gloucester’s National Historic Landmark schooner and experience the beauty\, history\, and spirit of the working waterfront from the deck of an authentic Grand Banks fishing schooner. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or sailing with us for the first time\, this is your chance to be part of an unforgettable Centennial Season. \nHelp raise sail with the crew\nHear stories from Adventure’s remarkable history\nTake in sweeping views of Gloucester Harbor and Cape Ann\nCelebrate a century of preservation\, education\, and community aboard America’s oldest dory fishing schooner \nBring your friends\, family\, and camera — there’s nothing quite like Adventure under sail.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/first-public-sail-of-the-centennial-season/2026-06-12/1/
LOCATION:Schooner Adventure\, 23 Harbor Loop\, Gloucester\, M\, 01931\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Cultural,Historical,School Vacation
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SUMMARY:En Plein Air Summer Sketch Class Series
DESCRIPTION:From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents\, join us for a seaside\, Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome! The three-class series offers a 30-minute beginner sketch lesson with an hour and a half of independent sketching time. All you need to bring is a sketchbook\, pencils\, a ruler\, and an eraser. Please note: watercolors\, pastels\, oils\, or acrylics are not permitted on the Museum grounds. \nAttendees who wish to tour the Hammond Castle Museum after any of the classes class are entitled to a 20% discount on a self-\nguided tour. Tour tickets may be purchased in the Museum Shop before 2:30 pm on the day of this class. \nFridays Summer Sketch Series\nEn Plein Air classes:\n9:30 am- 11:30 am.\nJune 12\, 19 & 26. \nThese classes are weather-dependent; in the event of inclement weather\, this class will be rescheduled with Sue.\nThis series is $75. Registration closes on the morning of the first class.\nMuseum Member savings apply. \nAbout Sue Wheeler:\nSue has a lifetime of making art through various mediums from delectable pastries to abstracts in pastels\, watercolor\, and acrylics. She enjoys using her creative flair in quilting and interior design as well. \nSue graduated from the University of Denver with a Bachelor’s in business with a focus on hospitality management and earned an associate’s degree from the Culinary Institute of America. Following her tenure as a pastry chef in New Hampshire\, Sue returned to school for a certificate in graphic design and put her talents to use as a designer in the book publishing and art publishing industries in Vermont. In early 2019\, Sue opened her own gallery and studio\, Arts Abound in Magnolia Village\, MA\, as an artistic haven for local artists. Through the gallery\, over 30 artists featured their creative works\, ranging from paintings\, hand-painted silk scarves\, silver jewelry\, and more. Sue also ran many workshops and classes featuring many of the artists. Often\, Sue would work late into the night\, painting in her Arts Abound studio. After closing the gallery in 2022\, Sue continued to offer the often sold-out painting classes\, taught by some of the Arts Abound artists. \nSue has studied under numerous artists to learn watercolor\, acrylic painting\, cold wax & oil\, and collage. Her goals for the Hammond Castle Museum sketch classes are to engage those who are new to the world of art and reinvigorate those who haven’t picked up a blank canvas or sketch pad in a long time. Sue’s philosophy on the creative process encourages you to be less concerned about the final product and instead to enjoy the journey of creativity and get lost in the moment. Once you find yourself in your work\, you may just be surprised!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/en-plein-air-summer-sketch-class-series/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T170000
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SUMMARY:FIRST PUBLIC SAIL OF THE CENTENNIAL SEASON
DESCRIPTION:FIRST PUBLIC SAIL OF THE CENTENNIAL SEASON \nJoin us aboard Schooner Adventure as we kick off our 100th season on the water with our very first public sail of the summer! \nStep aboard Gloucester’s National Historic Landmark schooner and experience the beauty\, history\, and spirit of the working waterfront from the deck of an authentic Grand Banks fishing schooner. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or sailing with us for the first time\, this is your chance to be part of an unforgettable Centennial Season. \nHelp raise sail with the crew\nHear stories from Adventure’s remarkable history\nTake in sweeping views of Gloucester Harbor and Cape Ann\nCelebrate a century of preservation\, education\, and community aboard America’s oldest dory fishing schooner \nBring your friends\, family\, and camera — there’s nothing quite like Adventure under sail.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/first-public-sail-of-the-centennial-season/2026-06-12/2/
LOCATION:Schooner Adventure\, 23 Harbor Loop\, Gloucester\, M\, 01931\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Cultural,Historical,School Vacation
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SUMMARY:Sunset Sessions at the Birdseye Rooftop
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the weekend in style at Sunset Sessions. An evening of vibrant energy\, coastal glamour\, and unforgettable harbor front views at Beauport Hotel’s Birdseye Rooftop. \nJoin us during our 10th year by the sea\, every Friday and Saturday evening for a lively celebration featuring DJ entertainment from The 617 Event Group. Dance as the sun sets over Gloucester Harbor\, sip handcrafted cocktails\, and soak in the atmosphere high above the water. Feeling bold? Bring your suit and take a dip in the pool or hot tub. This event is for guests 21+. \nGeneral Admission starts at $30 and does not include food or beverage. \nVIP Premium Lounge Tables are $300 and include entry and premium seating for four. For a more elevated experience\, reserve one of our VIP Premium Lounge Tables on the Harbor View side of the rooftop. These exclusive tables include a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (inclusive of tax and gratuity)—perfect for toasting the night in style. \nTickets are non-refundable. This event is rain or shine unless the rooftop is closed due to inclement weather\, as determined by Beauport management by 2PM on the day of the event. Guests will be notified via email.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/sunset-sessions-at-the-birdseye-rooftop-2/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Beauport Hotel Gloucester\, 55 Commercial Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Gloucester Stage presents BAD BOOKS by Sharyn Rothstein
DESCRIPTION:When a concerned mother finds her son with an “inappropriate” book\, an attempt to reason with the local librarian erupts into an explosive\, town-wide confrontation. As tensions rise and consequences escalate\, we learn that these women have more that connects them than what meets the eye. Bad Books explores the first impressions and raucous debates that divide us while forcing audiences to consider what it really means to care for our children. \nSharyn Rothstein’s poignant drama opens the 2026 Season with cunning humor and heartfelt dialogue in this regional-premiere directed by M. Bevin O’Garaº. Running from June 4 to 27\, all performances are at the Natti-Willsky Performance Center – 267 East Main Street\, Gloucester. Showtimes are Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm\, with matinees Saturdays & Sunday at 2:00pm.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/gloucester-stage-presents-bad-books-by-sharyn-rothstein/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Gloucester Stage Company\, East Main Street 267\, Gloucester\, M\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Comedy,Cultural,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T193000
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SUMMARY:A Brahms Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Jon Kimura Parker\, piano | Chee-Yun Kim\, violin | Barry Shiffman\, viola | Colin Carr\, cello | Mira Kardan\, cello \nThe Festival’s Opening Night features the music of Brahms\, brought to life by a distinguished ensemble of celebrated soloists whose collective artistry promises an evening of richness\, intimacy\, and expressive power. \nPROGRAM\nBRAHMS: 3 Intermezzi\, Op. 117\nARENSKY: Quartet No. 2 in A minor\nIntermission\nBRAHMS: Piano Quartet in C minor \nJon Kimura Parker\, piano\nPianist Jon Kimura Parker is renowned for his charisma\, enthusiasm\, and dynamic performances. A veteran of the international concert stage\, he has appeared at major venues including Carnegie Hall\, the Berlin Philharmonie\, the Sydney Opera House\, and London’s South Bank Centre. He is Creative Partner of the Minnesota Orchestra and serves as Artistic Director of the Honens International Piano Competition and Artistic Advisor to the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. \nEqually at home as a soloist and chamber musician\, Parker performs with leading orchestras worldwide. A founding member of the Montrose Trio\, he has collaborated with artists including Doc Severinsen\, Audra McDonald\, and Bobby McFerrin. He is Professor of Piano at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and an Officer of the Order of Canada. \nChee-Yun Kim\, violin\nViolinist Chee-Yun is an internationally acclaimed soloist and winner of the Young Concert Artists International Auditions and an Avery Fisher Career Grant. She has performed with leading orchestras including the San Francisco Symphony\, NHK Symphony Orchestra of Japan\, Seoul Philharmonic\, Toronto Symphony\, and National Symphony Orchestra\, collaborating with conductors such as Michael Tilson Thomas\, Jaap van Zweden\, and Manfred Honeck. \nA champion of contemporary music\, Chee-Yun has given acclaimed performances of violin concertos by Christopher Theofanidis and Kevin Puts\, while remaining deeply committed to chamber music. She appears regularly at major festivals in the United States and abroad and has performed at Carnegie Hall\, the Kennedy Center\, and the United Nations. She has held faculty positions at SMU\, Indiana University\, and the University of Cincinnati CCM. \nColin Carr\, cello\nCellist Colin Carr enjoys an international career as a soloist and chamber musician\, appearing with leading orchestras worldwide. His orchestral engagements include the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra\, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra\, BBC Symphony Orchestra\, and major U.S. ensembles such as the Chicago\, Los Angeles\, Washington\, Philadelphia\, and Montréal orchestras\, as well as all the principal orchestras of Australia and New Zealand. \nA highly sought-after chamber musician\, Carr was a member of the Golub–Kaplan–Carr Trio for two decades and has collaborated with ensembles including the Guarneri and Emerson String Quartets and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. His acclaimed discography includes the complete Bach Cello Suites and the complete Beethoven Sonatas and Variations with pianist Thomas Sauer. He is Professor of Cello at the Royal Academy of Music and Stony Brook University. \nMira Kardan\, cello\nCellist Mira Kardan is an emerging artist recognized for her expressive musicianship as a soloist and chamber musician. She attends the Glenn Gould School as a recipient of the Renette and David Berman Scholarships\, studying with Hans Jørgen Jensen and Andrés Díaz\, and is a former member of the Colburn Music Academy\, where she served as principal cellist of the Colburn Academy Virtuosi. \nAn avid chamber musician\, Kardan performed with the Olive Piano Trio\, winner of the 2022 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition Gold Medal\, and her current string trio won first prize in the 2025 Glenn Gould School Chamber Competition. As a soloist\, she won first prize in the 2025 Shean Strings Competition and will appear with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. She has been featured twice on NPR’s From the Top.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/a-brahms-celebration/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Midtown Horns at The Cut
DESCRIPTION:The Midtown Horns are a unique\, entertaining\, high energy show band with a big sound that has performed in all the New England States. Featuring four lead vocalists and a dynamic horn and rhythm section\, The Midtown Horns cover multiple genres of music including: Contemporary to 60s\, 70s\, 80\, 90s\, Motown to Classic Rock\, Disco\, Swing\, Funk and Soul. Simply put\, The Midtown Horns band do it all.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-midtown-horns-at-the-cut/
LOCATION:The Cut\, 177 Main Street
\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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