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The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings
2026-06-04 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-11 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-18 12:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Cabot House, 117 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions, declaring independence from the most powerful empire on earth. Driven by youthful fire, they believed in the promise of liberty more than they feared the cost of pursuing it.
Historic Beverly proudly presents The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings, a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of artworks commissioned to illustrate Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Sr.’s landmark book.
These paintings are featured in Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary The American Revolution. The exhibit will be on display at the Cabot House from September 6, 2025 to July 4, 2026. Tickets are free and open to the public

Alexander Knudsen at The Bookstore of Gloucester
2026-06-04 18:30 - 20:00 | The Bookstore of Gloucester, 61 Main Street, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
The Bookstore is thrilled to host photographer Alex Knudsen on Thursday June 4th from 6:30pm-8pm to celebrate his new photo book MOURNING DOVE – published by Dust Collective. Please save the date and join us in store to hear more about the project and enjoy some complimentary food & drink.
“Mourning Dove by Alexander Knudsen reflects on the intertwined memories of family and place. Knudsen writes, “My grandfather taught me how to cup my hands together, thumbs pointed to create a mouthpiece to mimic the coo of the bird that calls each morning. The mourning dove is thought to be a harbinger of deliverance, or a spiritual message of hope. Its soft, sorrowful call marks the beginning of a new day.”
The daily sound of a mourning dove forms a rhythm for life in Ipswich, Massachusetts, where the artist lives with his family and where his mother and grandfather before him also called home.
Made along the tidal banks, river paths, and marshlands of Cape Ann, these photographs show the textures of this coastal landscape. Morning walks, fleeting encounters, and Craigslist connections weave together with intimate family moments to create a layered portrait of place.
Both personal and universal, the book shows how place and memory intertwine, and how noticing becomes an act of remembrance and grace.”
Books will be available for sale at the event!

Gloucester Stage presents BAD BOOKS by Sharyn Rothstein
2026-06-04 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-05 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-07 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-13 14:00 - 15:30 and 8 more dates | Gloucester Stage Company, East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
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.
Sharyn 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.

Cape Ann Museum hosts free community event to celebrate Pride Month
2026-06-06 10:30 - 13:30 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
To celebrate Pride Month, the Cape Ann Museum will host a Pride Family Picnic on the Cape Ann Museum Green (CAM Green) on Saturday, June 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will feature music, art activities, books, and lawn games in a welcoming outdoor setting for all ages.
Families are encouraged to bring blankets and enjoy live music from Jammin’ With You, hands-on art activities, and games across the CAM Green campus, located at 13 Poplar Street in Gloucester, just off Grant Circle. Community partners participating in the event include the Cape Ann Pride Coalition, YOUnity, Dogtown Books, Gloucester Bookstore, and Sawyer Free Library. No registration is required. For more information, visit capeannmuseum.org/events.

En Plein Air Sketch Classes with Sue Wheeler
2026-06-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-20 09:30 - 11:30 | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents, join us for a seaside, En Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome! This two-hour session includes a 30-minute beginner sketch lesson. 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.
Attendees who wish to tour the Hammond Castle Museum after this class are entitled to a 20% discount on a self-guided tour. Tour tickets may be purchased in the Museum Shop before 2:30 pm on the day of this class.
Class Schedule:
Thursday Plein Air Sketch classes: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
May:14
June: 11
July 23: (6 – 8 pm)
August: 6
September: 10
October: 8
Saturday En Plein Air Sketch classes: 9:30 am- 11:30 am.
May: 9
June: 20
July:18
August: 1
September: 5
October: 3
All classes are $25 each. Museum Member savings apply.
Weather-dependent; classes may be canceled, and reservations will be refunded if necessary.
About Sue Wheeler:
Sue 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.
Sue 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.
Sue 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!

En Plein Air Summer Sketch Class Series
2026-06-12 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
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.
Attendees who wish to tour the Hammond Castle Museum after any of the classes class are entitled to a 20% discount on a self-
guided tour. Tour tickets may be purchased in the Museum Shop before 2:30 pm on the day of this class.
Fridays Summer Sketch Series
En Plein Air classes:
9:30 am- 11:30 am.
June 12, 19 & 26.
These classes are weather-dependent; in the event of inclement weather, this class will be rescheduled with Sue.
This series is $75. Registration closes on the morning of the first class.
Museum Member savings apply.
About Sue Wheeler:
Sue 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.
Sue 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.
Sue 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!

Newburyport Art offers Plein Air Painting (Oils or Acrylic) with Todd Bonita
2026-06-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Plein air painting is the practice of painting outside, or as the French term, “en plein air”, literally translates to, “in the open air”.
Join us with your paint box for a full day of outdoor painting, convening with nature and learning to see like an artist. I will begin with a lecture and demonstration on capturing light, color and atmosphere on canvas using a simple Impressionistic approach. We will discuss choosing a motif, composing a harmonized design, seeing value shapes, accurate drawing, and infusing visual poetry into your motif. Students will spend the rest of the day painting while I provide artistic guidance with side-by-side easel assistance. This one day workshop is packed with valuable information that has been passed down from the masters on how to simplify the outdoor painting process.

Newburyport Art dedicates Art Market Pop-up to Pink House Artwork
2026-06-14 11:00 - 17:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Newburyport Art continues to support the interest of this cultural icon and will be dedicating their first-of-the-summer Art Market to those who share this passion. Last summer during the 100th celebration of The Pink House, Governor Healey officially declared June 14th as Pink House Day! The NAA will be offering these artists a chance to sell their own original Pink House artwork of all medium, in the Sculpture Garden, on tables, under tents on Sunday, June 14th, 11am-5pm

Newburyport Art invites all to celebrate The Pink House Day Art Market
2026-06-14 11:00 - 17:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Newburyport Art (NAA) is dedicating their first-of-the-summer Art Market Pop-up, to The Pink House, a beloved, historical, cultural icon that was demolished last year. As it endures being an artistic influence & inspiration, the gallery at 65 Water Street will celebrate Pink House Day, this Sunday, June 14th, 11am-5pm, with those devoted to “creating memories through art”. Nine artists will sell their own original Pink House artwork in the Sculpture Garden, including Alison Odle, Gerry Kent, Heather Corbett Ortiz, Janet Bornemann, Kallyn Lavallee, Kathy Culbert, Laureen Maher, Liza Lynehan, and Peter Neverette.
The Pink House Celebration Day was declared last year by Governor Maura Healey during the 100th Birthday Celebration of The Pink House, the region gathering together as a community with dozens of locations featuring Pink House Art and themed specials. This year Newburyport Art invites all to experience the memorable beauty and shared stories of The Pink House. This event is organized by Kelly Page, NAA staff, and board member of the former non-profit, Support The Pink House.
Pink House artwork can also be found in the Summer Gift Shop by artists Barry Berman and Bonita LeFlore, while NAA Poet-in-Residence, John Burciaga’s “Ode to The Pink House” poem will be displayed in the Sargent Gallery.
The Summer Art Market series in the Sculpture Garden, will continue on Sunday, July 12th, August, 9th, and September 13th, 11am-3pm.
New Hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00am–5:00pm. The gallery is handicap accessible. More information, as well as an online gallery is available at newburyportart.org.
Founded in 1948, Newburyport Art, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is dedicated to promoting and exhibiting members’ work and to providing art education and access to the visual arts for the entire community. The gallery and events are free and open to the public.

Juneteenth Celebration
2026-06-20 14:00 - 18:00 | Lynn Common, 111 North Common St., Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
Join the North Shore Juneteenth Association for a powerful and joyful Juneteenth Celebration on
Saturday, June 20th
from 2–6 PM
at The Lynn Common!
This community-centered event brings the North Shore together in recognition of Black American freedom, resilience, culture, and joy. Enjoy an afternoon filled with live music, delicious food, local vendors, and meaningful connection as we honor the legacy and impact of Juneteenth.
Come celebrate with us—bring your family, invite your friends, and be part of a day rooted in love, unity, and community pride. All are welcome!

Newburyport Art invites you to The Art of Arrangement Event
2026-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
The Art of Arrangement: From Canvas to Vase invites guests to a unique evening where art and nature meet! Create your own floral arrangement with instruction from Belle Carver Struck and Margo Pullman, amidst a relaxed, social evening with wine and appetizers, celebrating creativity while supporting Newburyport Art!
All proceeds from this event will go towards the NAA’s ArtLink Scholarships & Travel Fund.
TICKETS INCLUDE:
Complimentary wine and appetizers
A 30-minute instructional class on floral design and visual composition led by Margo Pullman and Belle Carver Struck
All flowers and materials needed to create your arrangement
A container to take home with your finished design
A hands-on floral arrangement you create
Inspiring atmosphere surrounded by artwork from our National Juried Show
A chance to win a professionally designed floral arrangement displayed in the gallery
