BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//North of Boston - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://northofboston.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for North of Boston REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T150749Z CREATED:20260623T150749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T150749Z UID:10035202-1782561600-1782579600@northofboston.org SUMMARY:LET GO An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby DESCRIPTION:LET GO\nAn Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby \nCove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\nExhibition Dates: June 25-July 19\nOpening Reception: July 2 from 5-8PM\nwww.rockyneckartcolony.org \nGloucester\, MA LET GO is a group exhibition bringing together the work of painters Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby in an exploration of discovery\, transformation\, intuition\, and experimentation. Through both abstraction and representation\, the exhibition examines what it means to release certainty and move beyond familiar boundaries — emotionally\, materially\, and conceptually. \nThe exhibition invites viewers into spaces shaped by memory\, landscape\, identity\, atmosphere\, and process. Each artist approaches painting as a form of exploration\, embracing openness\, vulnerability\, and the unexpected as essential parts of creative practice. Together\, the works reflect a shared interest in the freedom that can emerge when control is loosened\, and intuition takes hold. \nBenjamin Herbert’s paintings explore color as a dynamic and immersive material\, examining its ability to shape atmosphere\, perception\, and surrounding space. Leaning into abstraction\, his works create immersive emotional landscapes that invite contemplation and encourage viewers to slow down within an increasingly fragmented\, image-saturated culture. \nKathleen Gerdon Archer’s work explores color\, gesture\, and emotional landscape through layered compositions that reflect her continued interest in the natural world and what is left behind. Incorporating hidden birds in movement and migration\, her paintings evoke memory\, transition\, and quiet connection\, balancing sensitivity\, motion\, and reflection through an intuitive process. \nJanice Colby’s paintings are infused with emotion\, warmth\, beauty\, happiness\, and playfulness — positive human emotions that she describes as “a balm for the soul.” Colby’s paintings invite viewers into moments of delight\, curiosity\, and emotional connection. \nTogether\, LET GO offers a contemplative experience that encourages viewers to embrace uncertainty\, imagination\, and new ways of seeing. \nThe Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC)\, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization\, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions\, workshops\, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces\, open to the public for free\, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, open seasonally in the former gallery of local artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Check the website\, www.rockyneckartcolony.org\, for hours\, openings and special events. For more information\, see the website or call 978-515-7004. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/let-go-an-exhibition-featuring-benjamin-herbert-kathleen-gerdon-archer-and-janice-colby/2026-06-27/ LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930 CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RNAC_navy.rgb_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org GEO:42.6056238;-70.6572044 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Gloucester MA 01930;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Rocky Neck Avenue:geo:-70.6572044,42.6056238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T153000 DTSTAMP:20260406T210217Z CREATED:20260406T210217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T210217Z UID:10031027-1782568800-1782574200@northofboston.org 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/2026-06-27/1/ LOCATION:Gloucester Stage Company\, East Main Street 267\, Gloucester\, M\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Comedy,Cultural,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_GSC-2026-Square-1080x1080-Bad-Books-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gloucester Stage Company":MAILTO:media@gloucesterstage.com GEO:42.604661;-70.6541067 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267 Gloucester M 01930 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=East Main Street 267:geo:-70.6541067,42.604661 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T210217Z CREATED:20260406T210217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T210217Z UID:10031028-1782588600-1782594000@northofboston.org 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/2026-06-27/2/ LOCATION:Gloucester Stage Company\, East Main Street 267\, Gloucester\, M\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Comedy,Cultural,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_GSC-2026-Square-1080x1080-Bad-Books-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gloucester Stage Company":MAILTO:media@gloucesterstage.com GEO:42.604661;-70.6541067 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267 Gloucester M 01930 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=East Main Street 267:geo:-70.6541067,42.604661 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T150749Z CREATED:20260623T150749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T150749Z UID:10035203-1782648000-1782666000@northofboston.org SUMMARY:LET GO An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby DESCRIPTION:LET GO\nAn Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby \nCove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\nExhibition Dates: June 25-July 19\nOpening Reception: July 2 from 5-8PM\nwww.rockyneckartcolony.org \nGloucester\, MA LET GO is a group exhibition bringing together the work of painters Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby in an exploration of discovery\, transformation\, intuition\, and experimentation. Through both abstraction and representation\, the exhibition examines what it means to release certainty and move beyond familiar boundaries — emotionally\, materially\, and conceptually. \nThe exhibition invites viewers into spaces shaped by memory\, landscape\, identity\, atmosphere\, and process. Each artist approaches painting as a form of exploration\, embracing openness\, vulnerability\, and the unexpected as essential parts of creative practice. Together\, the works reflect a shared interest in the freedom that can emerge when control is loosened\, and intuition takes hold. \nBenjamin Herbert’s paintings explore color as a dynamic and immersive material\, examining its ability to shape atmosphere\, perception\, and surrounding space. Leaning into abstraction\, his works create immersive emotional landscapes that invite contemplation and encourage viewers to slow down within an increasingly fragmented\, image-saturated culture. \nKathleen Gerdon Archer’s work explores color\, gesture\, and emotional landscape through layered compositions that reflect her continued interest in the natural world and what is left behind. Incorporating hidden birds in movement and migration\, her paintings evoke memory\, transition\, and quiet connection\, balancing sensitivity\, motion\, and reflection through an intuitive process. \nJanice Colby’s paintings are infused with emotion\, warmth\, beauty\, happiness\, and playfulness — positive human emotions that she describes as “a balm for the soul.” Colby’s paintings invite viewers into moments of delight\, curiosity\, and emotional connection. \nTogether\, LET GO offers a contemplative experience that encourages viewers to embrace uncertainty\, imagination\, and new ways of seeing. \nThe Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC)\, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization\, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions\, workshops\, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces\, open to the public for free\, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, open seasonally in the former gallery of local artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Check the website\, www.rockyneckartcolony.org\, for hours\, openings and special events. For more information\, see the website or call 978-515-7004. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/let-go-an-exhibition-featuring-benjamin-herbert-kathleen-gerdon-archer-and-janice-colby/2026-06-28/ LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930 CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RNAC_navy.rgb_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org GEO:42.6056238;-70.6572044 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Gloucester MA 01930;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Rocky Neck Avenue:geo:-70.6572044,42.6056238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T150749Z CREATED:20260623T150749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T150749Z UID:10035204-1782734400-1782752400@northofboston.org SUMMARY:LET GO An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby DESCRIPTION:LET GO\nAn Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby \nCove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\nExhibition Dates: June 25-July 19\nOpening Reception: July 2 from 5-8PM\nwww.rockyneckartcolony.org \nGloucester\, MA LET GO is a group exhibition bringing together the work of painters Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby in an exploration of discovery\, transformation\, intuition\, and experimentation. Through both abstraction and representation\, the exhibition examines what it means to release certainty and move beyond familiar boundaries — emotionally\, materially\, and conceptually. \nThe exhibition invites viewers into spaces shaped by memory\, landscape\, identity\, atmosphere\, and process. Each artist approaches painting as a form of exploration\, embracing openness\, vulnerability\, and the unexpected as essential parts of creative practice. Together\, the works reflect a shared interest in the freedom that can emerge when control is loosened\, and intuition takes hold. \nBenjamin Herbert’s paintings explore color as a dynamic and immersive material\, examining its ability to shape atmosphere\, perception\, and surrounding space. Leaning into abstraction\, his works create immersive emotional landscapes that invite contemplation and encourage viewers to slow down within an increasingly fragmented\, image-saturated culture. \nKathleen Gerdon Archer’s work explores color\, gesture\, and emotional landscape through layered compositions that reflect her continued interest in the natural world and what is left behind. Incorporating hidden birds in movement and migration\, her paintings evoke memory\, transition\, and quiet connection\, balancing sensitivity\, motion\, and reflection through an intuitive process. \nJanice Colby’s paintings are infused with emotion\, warmth\, beauty\, happiness\, and playfulness — positive human emotions that she describes as “a balm for the soul.” Colby’s paintings invite viewers into moments of delight\, curiosity\, and emotional connection. \nTogether\, LET GO offers a contemplative experience that encourages viewers to embrace uncertainty\, imagination\, and new ways of seeing. \nThe Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC)\, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization\, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions\, workshops\, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces\, open to the public for free\, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, open seasonally in the former gallery of local artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Check the website\, www.rockyneckartcolony.org\, for hours\, openings and special events. For more information\, see the website or call 978-515-7004. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/let-go-an-exhibition-featuring-benjamin-herbert-kathleen-gerdon-archer-and-janice-colby/2026-06-29/ LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930 CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RNAC_navy.rgb_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org GEO:42.6056238;-70.6572044 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Gloucester MA 01930;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Rocky Neck Avenue:geo:-70.6572044,42.6056238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T150749Z CREATED:20260623T150749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T150749Z UID:10035205-1782820800-1782838800@northofboston.org SUMMARY:LET GO An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby DESCRIPTION:LET GO\nAn Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby \nCove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\nExhibition Dates: June 25-July 19\nOpening Reception: July 2 from 5-8PM\nwww.rockyneckartcolony.org \nGloucester\, MA LET GO is a group exhibition bringing together the work of painters Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby in an exploration of discovery\, transformation\, intuition\, and experimentation. Through both abstraction and representation\, the exhibition examines what it means to release certainty and move beyond familiar boundaries — emotionally\, materially\, and conceptually. \nThe exhibition invites viewers into spaces shaped by memory\, landscape\, identity\, atmosphere\, and process. Each artist approaches painting as a form of exploration\, embracing openness\, vulnerability\, and the unexpected as essential parts of creative practice. Together\, the works reflect a shared interest in the freedom that can emerge when control is loosened\, and intuition takes hold. \nBenjamin Herbert’s paintings explore color as a dynamic and immersive material\, examining its ability to shape atmosphere\, perception\, and surrounding space. Leaning into abstraction\, his works create immersive emotional landscapes that invite contemplation and encourage viewers to slow down within an increasingly fragmented\, image-saturated culture. \nKathleen Gerdon Archer’s work explores color\, gesture\, and emotional landscape through layered compositions that reflect her continued interest in the natural world and what is left behind. Incorporating hidden birds in movement and migration\, her paintings evoke memory\, transition\, and quiet connection\, balancing sensitivity\, motion\, and reflection through an intuitive process. \nJanice Colby’s paintings are infused with emotion\, warmth\, beauty\, happiness\, and playfulness — positive human emotions that she describes as “a balm for the soul.” Colby’s paintings invite viewers into moments of delight\, curiosity\, and emotional connection. \nTogether\, LET GO offers a contemplative experience that encourages viewers to embrace uncertainty\, imagination\, and new ways of seeing. \nThe Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC)\, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization\, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions\, workshops\, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces\, open to the public for free\, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, open seasonally in the former gallery of local artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Check the website\, www.rockyneckartcolony.org\, for hours\, openings and special events. For more information\, see the website or call 978-515-7004. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/let-go-an-exhibition-featuring-benjamin-herbert-kathleen-gerdon-archer-and-janice-colby/2026-06-30/ LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930 CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RNAC_navy.rgb_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org GEO:42.6056238;-70.6572044 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Gloucester MA 01930;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Rocky Neck Avenue:geo:-70.6572044,42.6056238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T150749Z CREATED:20260623T150749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T150749Z UID:10035206-1782907200-1782925200@northofboston.org SUMMARY:LET GO An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby DESCRIPTION:LET GO\nAn Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby \nCove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\nExhibition Dates: June 25-July 19\nOpening Reception: July 2 from 5-8PM\nwww.rockyneckartcolony.org \nGloucester\, MA LET GO is a group exhibition bringing together the work of painters Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby in an exploration of discovery\, transformation\, intuition\, and experimentation. Through both abstraction and representation\, the exhibition examines what it means to release certainty and move beyond familiar boundaries — emotionally\, materially\, and conceptually. \nThe exhibition invites viewers into spaces shaped by memory\, landscape\, identity\, atmosphere\, and process. Each artist approaches painting as a form of exploration\, embracing openness\, vulnerability\, and the unexpected as essential parts of creative practice. Together\, the works reflect a shared interest in the freedom that can emerge when control is loosened\, and intuition takes hold. \nBenjamin Herbert’s paintings explore color as a dynamic and immersive material\, examining its ability to shape atmosphere\, perception\, and surrounding space. Leaning into abstraction\, his works create immersive emotional landscapes that invite contemplation and encourage viewers to slow down within an increasingly fragmented\, image-saturated culture. \nKathleen Gerdon Archer’s work explores color\, gesture\, and emotional landscape through layered compositions that reflect her continued interest in the natural world and what is left behind. Incorporating hidden birds in movement and migration\, her paintings evoke memory\, transition\, and quiet connection\, balancing sensitivity\, motion\, and reflection through an intuitive process. \nJanice Colby’s paintings are infused with emotion\, warmth\, beauty\, happiness\, and playfulness — positive human emotions that she describes as “a balm for the soul.” Colby’s paintings invite viewers into moments of delight\, curiosity\, and emotional connection. \nTogether\, LET GO offers a contemplative experience that encourages viewers to embrace uncertainty\, imagination\, and new ways of seeing. \nThe Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC)\, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization\, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions\, workshops\, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces\, open to the public for free\, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, open seasonally in the former gallery of local artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Check the website\, www.rockyneckartcolony.org\, for hours\, openings and special events. For more information\, see the website or call 978-515-7004. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/let-go-an-exhibition-featuring-benjamin-herbert-kathleen-gerdon-archer-and-janice-colby/2026-07-01/ LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930 CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RNAC_navy.rgb_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org GEO:42.6056238;-70.6572044 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Gloucester MA 01930;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Rocky Neck Avenue:geo:-70.6572044,42.6056238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T150749Z CREATED:20260623T150749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T150749Z UID:10035207-1782993600-1783011600@northofboston.org SUMMARY:LET GO An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby DESCRIPTION:LET GO\nAn Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby \nCove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\nExhibition Dates: June 25-July 19\nOpening Reception: July 2 from 5-8PM\nwww.rockyneckartcolony.org \nGloucester\, MA LET GO is a group exhibition bringing together the work of painters Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby in an exploration of discovery\, transformation\, intuition\, and experimentation. Through both abstraction and representation\, the exhibition examines what it means to release certainty and move beyond familiar boundaries — emotionally\, materially\, and conceptually. \nThe exhibition invites viewers into spaces shaped by memory\, landscape\, identity\, atmosphere\, and process. Each artist approaches painting as a form of exploration\, embracing openness\, vulnerability\, and the unexpected as essential parts of creative practice. Together\, the works reflect a shared interest in the freedom that can emerge when control is loosened\, and intuition takes hold. \nBenjamin Herbert’s paintings explore color as a dynamic and immersive material\, examining its ability to shape atmosphere\, perception\, and surrounding space. Leaning into abstraction\, his works create immersive emotional landscapes that invite contemplation and encourage viewers to slow down within an increasingly fragmented\, image-saturated culture. \nKathleen Gerdon Archer’s work explores color\, gesture\, and emotional landscape through layered compositions that reflect her continued interest in the natural world and what is left behind. Incorporating hidden birds in movement and migration\, her paintings evoke memory\, transition\, and quiet connection\, balancing sensitivity\, motion\, and reflection through an intuitive process. \nJanice Colby’s paintings are infused with emotion\, warmth\, beauty\, happiness\, and playfulness — positive human emotions that she describes as “a balm for the soul.” Colby’s paintings invite viewers into moments of delight\, curiosity\, and emotional connection. \nTogether\, LET GO offers a contemplative experience that encourages viewers to embrace uncertainty\, imagination\, and new ways of seeing. \nThe Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC)\, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization\, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions\, workshops\, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces\, open to the public for free\, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, open seasonally in the former gallery of local artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Check the website\, www.rockyneckartcolony.org\, for hours\, openings and special events. For more information\, see the website or call 978-515-7004. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/let-go-an-exhibition-featuring-benjamin-herbert-kathleen-gerdon-archer-and-janice-colby/2026-07-02/ LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930 CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RNAC_navy.rgb_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org GEO:42.6056238;-70.6572044 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Gloucester MA 01930;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Rocky Neck Avenue:geo:-70.6572044,42.6056238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T200000 DTSTAMP:20250807T174516Z CREATED:20250807T174324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T174516Z UID:10022039-1782993600-1783022400@northofboston.org SUMMARY:The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings DESCRIPTION: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.\nHistoric 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.\nThese 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 URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-american-revolution-a-story-of-the-war-in-28-paintings-2/2026-07-02/ LOCATION:Cabot House\, 117 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/HB-Revolution_logo_4C.jpg GEO:42.5458881;-70.879902 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cabot House 117 Cabot Street Beverly MA 01915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=117 Cabot Street:geo:-70.879902,42.5458881 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T150749Z CREATED:20260623T150749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T150749Z UID:10035208-1783080000-1783098000@northofboston.org SUMMARY:LET GO An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby DESCRIPTION:LET GO\nAn Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby \nCove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\nExhibition Dates: June 25-July 19\nOpening Reception: July 2 from 5-8PM\nwww.rockyneckartcolony.org \nGloucester\, MA LET GO is a group exhibition bringing together the work of painters Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby in an exploration of discovery\, transformation\, intuition\, and experimentation. Through both abstraction and representation\, the exhibition examines what it means to release certainty and move beyond familiar boundaries — emotionally\, materially\, and conceptually. \nThe exhibition invites viewers into spaces shaped by memory\, landscape\, identity\, atmosphere\, and process. Each artist approaches painting as a form of exploration\, embracing openness\, vulnerability\, and the unexpected as essential parts of creative practice. Together\, the works reflect a shared interest in the freedom that can emerge when control is loosened\, and intuition takes hold. \nBenjamin Herbert’s paintings explore color as a dynamic and immersive material\, examining its ability to shape atmosphere\, perception\, and surrounding space. Leaning into abstraction\, his works create immersive emotional landscapes that invite contemplation and encourage viewers to slow down within an increasingly fragmented\, image-saturated culture. \nKathleen Gerdon Archer’s work explores color\, gesture\, and emotional landscape through layered compositions that reflect her continued interest in the natural world and what is left behind. Incorporating hidden birds in movement and migration\, her paintings evoke memory\, transition\, and quiet connection\, balancing sensitivity\, motion\, and reflection through an intuitive process. \nJanice Colby’s paintings are infused with emotion\, warmth\, beauty\, happiness\, and playfulness — positive human emotions that she describes as “a balm for the soul.” Colby’s paintings invite viewers into moments of delight\, curiosity\, and emotional connection. \nTogether\, LET GO offers a contemplative experience that encourages viewers to embrace uncertainty\, imagination\, and new ways of seeing. \nThe Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC)\, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization\, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions\, workshops\, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces\, open to the public for free\, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, open seasonally in the former gallery of local artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Check the website\, www.rockyneckartcolony.org\, for hours\, openings and special events. For more information\, see the website or call 978-515-7004. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/let-go-an-exhibition-featuring-benjamin-herbert-kathleen-gerdon-archer-and-janice-colby/2026-07-03/ LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930 CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RNAC_navy.rgb_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org GEO:42.6056238;-70.6572044 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Gloucester MA 01930;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Rocky Neck Avenue:geo:-70.6572044,42.6056238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T150749Z CREATED:20260623T150749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T150749Z UID:10035209-1783166400-1783184400@northofboston.org SUMMARY:LET GO An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby DESCRIPTION:LET GO\nAn Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby \nCove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\nExhibition Dates: June 25-July 19\nOpening Reception: July 2 from 5-8PM\nwww.rockyneckartcolony.org \nGloucester\, MA LET GO is a group exhibition bringing together the work of painters Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby in an exploration of discovery\, transformation\, intuition\, and experimentation. Through both abstraction and representation\, the exhibition examines what it means to release certainty and move beyond familiar boundaries — emotionally\, materially\, and conceptually. \nThe exhibition invites viewers into spaces shaped by memory\, landscape\, identity\, atmosphere\, and process. Each artist approaches painting as a form of exploration\, embracing openness\, vulnerability\, and the unexpected as essential parts of creative practice. Together\, the works reflect a shared interest in the freedom that can emerge when control is loosened\, and intuition takes hold. \nBenjamin Herbert’s paintings explore color as a dynamic and immersive material\, examining its ability to shape atmosphere\, perception\, and surrounding space. Leaning into abstraction\, his works create immersive emotional landscapes that invite contemplation and encourage viewers to slow down within an increasingly fragmented\, image-saturated culture. \nKathleen Gerdon Archer’s work explores color\, gesture\, and emotional landscape through layered compositions that reflect her continued interest in the natural world and what is left behind. Incorporating hidden birds in movement and migration\, her paintings evoke memory\, transition\, and quiet connection\, balancing sensitivity\, motion\, and reflection through an intuitive process. \nJanice Colby’s paintings are infused with emotion\, warmth\, beauty\, happiness\, and playfulness — positive human emotions that she describes as “a balm for the soul.” Colby’s paintings invite viewers into moments of delight\, curiosity\, and emotional connection. \nTogether\, LET GO offers a contemplative experience that encourages viewers to embrace uncertainty\, imagination\, and new ways of seeing. \nThe Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC)\, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization\, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions\, workshops\, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces\, open to the public for free\, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, open seasonally in the former gallery of local artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Check the website\, www.rockyneckartcolony.org\, for hours\, openings and special events. For more information\, see the website or call 978-515-7004. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/let-go-an-exhibition-featuring-benjamin-herbert-kathleen-gerdon-archer-and-janice-colby/2026-07-04/ LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930 CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RNAC_navy.rgb_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org GEO:42.6056238;-70.6572044 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Gloucester MA 01930;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Rocky Neck Avenue:geo:-70.6572044,42.6056238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T160000 DTSTAMP:20260625T194523Z CREATED:20260625T194523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T194523Z UID:10035229-1783170000-1783180800@northofboston.org SUMMARY:Tea in the Tavern at the Marblehead Arts Association DESCRIPTION:Find tranquility this July 4th weekend at the Marblehead Arts Association! \nTake time this July 4th to enjoy inspiring artworks\, browse for unique\, handcrafted gifts\, spend an evening quietly reading\, and relax with afternoon tea & cake at the Marblehead Arts Association. \nThe Marblehead Arts Association Summer Exhibition is now on with a display of stunning fine art\, photography and 3D\, including works by newly juried members. Galleries and gift shop are open Wednesday to Sunday\, 12-5pm. Admission is free. \nThursday July 2nd\, 6 – 8pm: Silent Book Reading Party\nSpend a relaxing evening of literary escape hosted by the Marblehead Festival of Arts\, in partnership with the Marblehead Arts Association. Enjoy uninterrupted reading in a quiet setting\, perfect for starting your summer reading list. Cost $10. \nSaturday July 4th & Sunday July 5th\, 1-4pm: Tea in the Tavern\nTake a break on Saturday & Sunday afternoon with a welcome cup of tea in beautiful bone china\, and enjoy a cookie or cake in the historic Tavern at the Hooper Mansion – or in the exquisite courtyard garden\, a hidden gem behind the Marblehead Arts Association! URL:https://northofboston.org/event/tea-in-the-tavern-at-the-marblehead-arts-association/2026-07-04/ LOCATION:Marblehead Arts Association\, 8 Hooper Street\, Marblehead\, M\, 01945\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Fair/Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tea1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Arts Association":MAILTO:info@marbleheadarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T150749Z CREATED:20260623T150749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T150749Z UID:10035210-1783252800-1783270800@northofboston.org SUMMARY:LET GO An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby DESCRIPTION:LET GO\nAn Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby \nCove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\nExhibition Dates: June 25-July 19\nOpening Reception: July 2 from 5-8PM\nwww.rockyneckartcolony.org \nGloucester\, MA LET GO is a group exhibition bringing together the work of painters Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby in an exploration of discovery\, transformation\, intuition\, and experimentation. Through both abstraction and representation\, the exhibition examines what it means to release certainty and move beyond familiar boundaries — emotionally\, materially\, and conceptually. \nThe exhibition invites viewers into spaces shaped by memory\, landscape\, identity\, atmosphere\, and process. Each artist approaches painting as a form of exploration\, embracing openness\, vulnerability\, and the unexpected as essential parts of creative practice. Together\, the works reflect a shared interest in the freedom that can emerge when control is loosened\, and intuition takes hold. \nBenjamin Herbert’s paintings explore color as a dynamic and immersive material\, examining its ability to shape atmosphere\, perception\, and surrounding space. Leaning into abstraction\, his works create immersive emotional landscapes that invite contemplation and encourage viewers to slow down within an increasingly fragmented\, image-saturated culture. \nKathleen Gerdon Archer’s work explores color\, gesture\, and emotional landscape through layered compositions that reflect her continued interest in the natural world and what is left behind. Incorporating hidden birds in movement and migration\, her paintings evoke memory\, transition\, and quiet connection\, balancing sensitivity\, motion\, and reflection through an intuitive process. \nJanice Colby’s paintings are infused with emotion\, warmth\, beauty\, happiness\, and playfulness — positive human emotions that she describes as “a balm for the soul.” Colby’s paintings invite viewers into moments of delight\, curiosity\, and emotional connection. \nTogether\, LET GO offers a contemplative experience that encourages viewers to embrace uncertainty\, imagination\, and new ways of seeing. \nThe Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC)\, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization\, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions\, workshops\, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces\, open to the public for free\, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, open seasonally in the former gallery of local artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Check the website\, www.rockyneckartcolony.org\, for hours\, openings and special events. For more information\, see the website or call 978-515-7004. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/let-go-an-exhibition-featuring-benjamin-herbert-kathleen-gerdon-archer-and-janice-colby/2026-07-05/ LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930 CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RNAC_navy.rgb_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org GEO:42.6056238;-70.6572044 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Gloucester MA 01930;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Rocky Neck Avenue:geo:-70.6572044,42.6056238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T160000 DTSTAMP:20260625T194523Z CREATED:20260625T194523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T194523Z UID:10035296-1783256400-1783267200@northofboston.org SUMMARY:Tea in the Tavern at the Marblehead Arts Association DESCRIPTION:Find tranquility this July 4th weekend at the Marblehead Arts Association! \nTake time this July 4th to enjoy inspiring artworks\, browse for unique\, handcrafted gifts\, spend an evening quietly reading\, and relax with afternoon tea & cake at the Marblehead Arts Association. \nThe Marblehead Arts Association Summer Exhibition is now on with a display of stunning fine art\, photography and 3D\, including works by newly juried members. Galleries and gift shop are open Wednesday to Sunday\, 12-5pm. Admission is free. \nThursday July 2nd\, 6 – 8pm: Silent Book Reading Party\nSpend a relaxing evening of literary escape hosted by the Marblehead Festival of Arts\, in partnership with the Marblehead Arts Association. Enjoy uninterrupted reading in a quiet setting\, perfect for starting your summer reading list. Cost $10. \nSaturday July 4th & Sunday July 5th\, 1-4pm: Tea in the Tavern\nTake a break on Saturday & Sunday afternoon with a welcome cup of tea in beautiful bone china\, and enjoy a cookie or cake in the historic Tavern at the Hooper Mansion – or in the exquisite courtyard garden\, a hidden gem behind the Marblehead Arts Association! URL:https://northofboston.org/event/tea-in-the-tavern-at-the-marblehead-arts-association/2026-07-05/ LOCATION:Marblehead Arts Association\, 8 Hooper Street\, Marblehead\, M\, 01945\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Fair/Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tea1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Arts Association":MAILTO:info@marbleheadarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T150749Z CREATED:20260623T150749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T150749Z UID:10035211-1783339200-1783357200@northofboston.org SUMMARY:LET GO An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby DESCRIPTION:LET GO\nAn Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby \nCove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\nExhibition Dates: June 25-July 19\nOpening Reception: July 2 from 5-8PM\nwww.rockyneckartcolony.org \nGloucester\, MA LET GO is a group exhibition bringing together the work of painters Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby in an exploration of discovery\, transformation\, intuition\, and experimentation. Through both abstraction and representation\, the exhibition examines what it means to release certainty and move beyond familiar boundaries — emotionally\, materially\, and conceptually. \nThe exhibition invites viewers into spaces shaped by memory\, landscape\, identity\, atmosphere\, and process. Each artist approaches painting as a form of exploration\, embracing openness\, vulnerability\, and the unexpected as essential parts of creative practice. Together\, the works reflect a shared interest in the freedom that can emerge when control is loosened\, and intuition takes hold. \nBenjamin Herbert’s paintings explore color as a dynamic and immersive material\, examining its ability to shape atmosphere\, perception\, and surrounding space. Leaning into abstraction\, his works create immersive emotional landscapes that invite contemplation and encourage viewers to slow down within an increasingly fragmented\, image-saturated culture. \nKathleen Gerdon Archer’s work explores color\, gesture\, and emotional landscape through layered compositions that reflect her continued interest in the natural world and what is left behind. Incorporating hidden birds in movement and migration\, her paintings evoke memory\, transition\, and quiet connection\, balancing sensitivity\, motion\, and reflection through an intuitive process. \nJanice Colby’s paintings are infused with emotion\, warmth\, beauty\, happiness\, and playfulness — positive human emotions that she describes as “a balm for the soul.” Colby’s paintings invite viewers into moments of delight\, curiosity\, and emotional connection. \nTogether\, LET GO offers a contemplative experience that encourages viewers to embrace uncertainty\, imagination\, and new ways of seeing. \nThe Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC)\, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization\, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions\, workshops\, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces\, open to the public for free\, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, open seasonally in the former gallery of local artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Check the website\, www.rockyneckartcolony.org\, for hours\, openings and special events. For more information\, see the website or call 978-515-7004. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/let-go-an-exhibition-featuring-benjamin-herbert-kathleen-gerdon-archer-and-janice-colby/2026-07-06/ LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930 CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RNAC_navy.rgb_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org GEO:42.6056238;-70.6572044 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Gloucester MA 01930;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Rocky Neck Avenue:geo:-70.6572044,42.6056238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T150749Z CREATED:20260623T150749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T150749Z UID:10035212-1783425600-1783443600@northofboston.org SUMMARY:LET GO An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby DESCRIPTION:LET GO\nAn Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby \nCove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\nExhibition Dates: June 25-July 19\nOpening Reception: July 2 from 5-8PM\nwww.rockyneckartcolony.org \nGloucester\, MA LET GO is a group exhibition bringing together the work of painters Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby in an exploration of discovery\, transformation\, intuition\, and experimentation. Through both abstraction and representation\, the exhibition examines what it means to release certainty and move beyond familiar boundaries — emotionally\, materially\, and conceptually. \nThe exhibition invites viewers into spaces shaped by memory\, landscape\, identity\, atmosphere\, and process. Each artist approaches painting as a form of exploration\, embracing openness\, vulnerability\, and the unexpected as essential parts of creative practice. Together\, the works reflect a shared interest in the freedom that can emerge when control is loosened\, and intuition takes hold. \nBenjamin Herbert’s paintings explore color as a dynamic and immersive material\, examining its ability to shape atmosphere\, perception\, and surrounding space. Leaning into abstraction\, his works create immersive emotional landscapes that invite contemplation and encourage viewers to slow down within an increasingly fragmented\, image-saturated culture. \nKathleen Gerdon Archer’s work explores color\, gesture\, and emotional landscape through layered compositions that reflect her continued interest in the natural world and what is left behind. Incorporating hidden birds in movement and migration\, her paintings evoke memory\, transition\, and quiet connection\, balancing sensitivity\, motion\, and reflection through an intuitive process. \nJanice Colby’s paintings are infused with emotion\, warmth\, beauty\, happiness\, and playfulness — positive human emotions that she describes as “a balm for the soul.” Colby’s paintings invite viewers into moments of delight\, curiosity\, and emotional connection. \nTogether\, LET GO offers a contemplative experience that encourages viewers to embrace uncertainty\, imagination\, and new ways of seeing. \nThe Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC)\, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization\, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions\, workshops\, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces\, open to the public for free\, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, open seasonally in the former gallery of local artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Check the website\, www.rockyneckartcolony.org\, for hours\, openings and special events. For more information\, see the website or call 978-515-7004. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/let-go-an-exhibition-featuring-benjamin-herbert-kathleen-gerdon-archer-and-janice-colby/2026-07-07/ LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930 CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RNAC_navy.rgb_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org GEO:42.6056238;-70.6572044 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Gloucester MA 01930;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Rocky Neck Avenue:geo:-70.6572044,42.6056238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T150749Z CREATED:20260623T150749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T150749Z UID:10035213-1783512000-1783530000@northofboston.org SUMMARY:LET GO An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby DESCRIPTION:LET GO\nAn Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby \nCove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\nExhibition Dates: June 25-July 19\nOpening Reception: July 2 from 5-8PM\nwww.rockyneckartcolony.org \nGloucester\, MA LET GO is a group exhibition bringing together the work of painters Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby in an exploration of discovery\, transformation\, intuition\, and experimentation. Through both abstraction and representation\, the exhibition examines what it means to release certainty and move beyond familiar boundaries — emotionally\, materially\, and conceptually. \nThe exhibition invites viewers into spaces shaped by memory\, landscape\, identity\, atmosphere\, and process. Each artist approaches painting as a form of exploration\, embracing openness\, vulnerability\, and the unexpected as essential parts of creative practice. Together\, the works reflect a shared interest in the freedom that can emerge when control is loosened\, and intuition takes hold. \nBenjamin Herbert’s paintings explore color as a dynamic and immersive material\, examining its ability to shape atmosphere\, perception\, and surrounding space. Leaning into abstraction\, his works create immersive emotional landscapes that invite contemplation and encourage viewers to slow down within an increasingly fragmented\, image-saturated culture. \nKathleen Gerdon Archer’s work explores color\, gesture\, and emotional landscape through layered compositions that reflect her continued interest in the natural world and what is left behind. Incorporating hidden birds in movement and migration\, her paintings evoke memory\, transition\, and quiet connection\, balancing sensitivity\, motion\, and reflection through an intuitive process. \nJanice Colby’s paintings are infused with emotion\, warmth\, beauty\, happiness\, and playfulness — positive human emotions that she describes as “a balm for the soul.” Colby’s paintings invite viewers into moments of delight\, curiosity\, and emotional connection. \nTogether\, LET GO offers a contemplative experience that encourages viewers to embrace uncertainty\, imagination\, and new ways of seeing. \nThe Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC)\, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization\, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions\, workshops\, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces\, open to the public for free\, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, open seasonally in the former gallery of local artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Check the website\, www.rockyneckartcolony.org\, for hours\, openings and special events. For more information\, see the website or call 978-515-7004. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/let-go-an-exhibition-featuring-benjamin-herbert-kathleen-gerdon-archer-and-janice-colby/2026-07-08/ LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930 CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RNAC_navy.rgb_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org GEO:42.6056238;-70.6572044 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Gloucester MA 01930;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Rocky Neck Avenue:geo:-70.6572044,42.6056238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T150749Z CREATED:20260623T150749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T150749Z UID:10035214-1783598400-1783616400@northofboston.org SUMMARY:LET GO An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby DESCRIPTION:LET GO\nAn Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby \nCove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\nExhibition Dates: June 25-July 19\nOpening Reception: July 2 from 5-8PM\nwww.rockyneckartcolony.org \nGloucester\, MA LET GO is a group exhibition bringing together the work of painters Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby in an exploration of discovery\, transformation\, intuition\, and experimentation. Through both abstraction and representation\, the exhibition examines what it means to release certainty and move beyond familiar boundaries — emotionally\, materially\, and conceptually. \nThe exhibition invites viewers into spaces shaped by memory\, landscape\, identity\, atmosphere\, and process. Each artist approaches painting as a form of exploration\, embracing openness\, vulnerability\, and the unexpected as essential parts of creative practice. Together\, the works reflect a shared interest in the freedom that can emerge when control is loosened\, and intuition takes hold. \nBenjamin Herbert’s paintings explore color as a dynamic and immersive material\, examining its ability to shape atmosphere\, perception\, and surrounding space. Leaning into abstraction\, his works create immersive emotional landscapes that invite contemplation and encourage viewers to slow down within an increasingly fragmented\, image-saturated culture. \nKathleen Gerdon Archer’s work explores color\, gesture\, and emotional landscape through layered compositions that reflect her continued interest in the natural world and what is left behind. Incorporating hidden birds in movement and migration\, her paintings evoke memory\, transition\, and quiet connection\, balancing sensitivity\, motion\, and reflection through an intuitive process. \nJanice Colby’s paintings are infused with emotion\, warmth\, beauty\, happiness\, and playfulness — positive human emotions that she describes as “a balm for the soul.” Colby’s paintings invite viewers into moments of delight\, curiosity\, and emotional connection. \nTogether\, LET GO offers a contemplative experience that encourages viewers to embrace uncertainty\, imagination\, and new ways of seeing. \nThe Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC)\, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization\, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions\, workshops\, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces\, open to the public for free\, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, open seasonally in the former gallery of local artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Check the website\, www.rockyneckartcolony.org\, for hours\, openings and special events. For more information\, see the website or call 978-515-7004. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/let-go-an-exhibition-featuring-benjamin-herbert-kathleen-gerdon-archer-and-janice-colby/2026-07-09/ LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930 CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RNAC_navy.rgb_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org GEO:42.6056238;-70.6572044 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Gloucester MA 01930;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Rocky Neck Avenue:geo:-70.6572044,42.6056238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T190000 DTSTAMP:20260623T151233Z CREATED:20260623T151233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T151233Z UID:10035055-1783612800-1783623600@northofboston.org SUMMARY:Culture Splash Returns to Rocky Neck for Its Sixth Season of Summer Arts Celebration DESCRIPTION:Gloucester\, MA – Thursday nights come alive on Rocky Neck as Culture Splash returns for its sixth season\, transforming Gloucester’s historic waterfront into a vibrant celebration of art\, music\, creativity\, and community. \nRunning every Thursday evening from July 9 through August 27\, Culture Splash invites residents and visitors alike to experience the Rocky Neck Cultural District in its most festive form. Galleries throw open their doors\, artists welcome visitors into their studios\, musicians fill the harbor air with live performances\, and creative energy spills onto the streets along Gloucester’s iconic working waterfront. \nRecognized as one of Cape Ann’s signature summer traditions\, Culture Splash offers something for everyone. Visitors can enjoy gallery openings\, artist demonstrations\, poetry readings\, live music\, signature cocktails\, waterfront dining\, and opportunities to meet the artists who make Rocky Neck one of New England’s most celebrated creative communities. \nAdding to the experience\, a free water shuttle will once again connect stops at Solomon’s Landing and St. Peter’s Square to Rocky Neck\, delivering guests directly to the heart of the festivities at 51 Rocky Neck Restaurant. \n“Culture Splash captures everything that makes Rocky Neck special\,” said Elizabeth Carey\, Executive Director of Rocky Neck Art Colony. “It’s an evening where art\, music\, food\, history\, and community come together against the backdrop of Gloucester Harbor. Whether you’re a longtime local or visiting for the first time\, it’s one of the most memorable ways to spend a summer evening in America’s Oldest Seaport.” \nPresented by Rocky Neck Cultural District and its many community partners\, Culture Splash continues to celebrate the rich artistic heritage of Rocky Neck while welcoming new audiences to explore galleries\, discover local artists\, and experience the unique character of Gloucester’s waterfront arts district. \nSome highlights include: Ocean Alliance Drive-in Movie night July 9; Ristuben Jazz Trio on July 16 at Rocky Neck Cultural Center; Betrayal by Harold Pinter at Gloucester Stage Company on July 23; Coco Haze at Gallery RAG on July 30; Kevin Gallagher on August 6 at Gloucester Writers Center and Susan Lynn Demo at North Shore Art Association on August 20. \nFor a complete schedule of events\, participating venues\, featured artists\, and shuttle information\, visit the rockyneckartcolony.org or discovergloucester.com \nPhotographs available upon request. \nAbout Rocky Neck Art Colony\nFounded in 1850\, Rocky Neck Art Colony is the oldest continuously operating art colony in America. Located in Gloucester’s historic Rocky Neck Cultural District\, RNAC supports artists and enriches the community through exhibitions\, educational programs\, performances\, and cultural events throughout the year. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/culture-splash-returns-to-rocky-neck-for-its-sixth-season-of-summer-arts-celebration/2026-07-09/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,Music,Shopping,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Culture-Splash-Newsletter-block.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T200000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195349Z CREATED:20260625T195349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T195349Z UID:10035288-1783620000-1783627200@northofboston.org SUMMARY:Essex Shipbuilding Museum Adult Workshops DESCRIPTION:Learn something you can’t learn on the internet. \nThis season\, the Essex Shipbuilding Museum is offering a full lineup of hands on workshops for adults\, from traditional maritime crafts and woodworking to citizen science and folk art. \nStitch a ditty bag. Carve a bird. Explore the marsh during Crab Lab. Make something with your hands and spend time in one of the most unique classrooms around: a working shipyard on the Essex River. \nTo make participation easier\, many workshops are being offered twice\, with both Monday morning and Thursday evening sessions available. \nNo experience necessary. Just curiosity. \nRegistration is now open. \n#EssexShipbuilding #AdultEducation #MaritimeHeritage #HandsOnLearning #EssexMA URL:https://northofboston.org/event/essex-shipbuilding-museum-adult-workshops/2026-07-09/ LOCATION:Story Shipyard\, 66 MAIN ST\, ESSEX\, MA\, 01929\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,class,Cultural ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="essex historical society &%3B shipbuilding museum":MAILTO:office@essexshipbuilding.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T150749Z CREATED:20260623T150749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T150749Z UID:10035215-1783684800-1783702800@northofboston.org SUMMARY:LET GO An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby DESCRIPTION:LET GO\nAn Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby \nCove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\nExhibition Dates: June 25-July 19\nOpening Reception: July 2 from 5-8PM\nwww.rockyneckartcolony.org \nGloucester\, MA LET GO is a group exhibition bringing together the work of painters Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby in an exploration of discovery\, transformation\, intuition\, and experimentation. Through both abstraction and representation\, the exhibition examines what it means to release certainty and move beyond familiar boundaries — emotionally\, materially\, and conceptually. \nThe exhibition invites viewers into spaces shaped by memory\, landscape\, identity\, atmosphere\, and process. Each artist approaches painting as a form of exploration\, embracing openness\, vulnerability\, and the unexpected as essential parts of creative practice. Together\, the works reflect a shared interest in the freedom that can emerge when control is loosened\, and intuition takes hold. \nBenjamin Herbert’s paintings explore color as a dynamic and immersive material\, examining its ability to shape atmosphere\, perception\, and surrounding space. Leaning into abstraction\, his works create immersive emotional landscapes that invite contemplation and encourage viewers to slow down within an increasingly fragmented\, image-saturated culture. \nKathleen Gerdon Archer’s work explores color\, gesture\, and emotional landscape through layered compositions that reflect her continued interest in the natural world and what is left behind. Incorporating hidden birds in movement and migration\, her paintings evoke memory\, transition\, and quiet connection\, balancing sensitivity\, motion\, and reflection through an intuitive process. \nJanice Colby’s paintings are infused with emotion\, warmth\, beauty\, happiness\, and playfulness — positive human emotions that she describes as “a balm for the soul.” Colby’s paintings invite viewers into moments of delight\, curiosity\, and emotional connection. \nTogether\, LET GO offers a contemplative experience that encourages viewers to embrace uncertainty\, imagination\, and new ways of seeing. \nThe Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC)\, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization\, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions\, workshops\, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces\, open to the public for free\, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, open seasonally in the former gallery of local artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Check the website\, www.rockyneckartcolony.org\, for hours\, openings and special events. For more information\, see the website or call 978-515-7004. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/let-go-an-exhibition-featuring-benjamin-herbert-kathleen-gerdon-archer-and-janice-colby/2026-07-10/ LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930 CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RNAC_navy.rgb_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org GEO:42.6056238;-70.6572044 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Gloucester MA 01930;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Rocky Neck Avenue:geo:-70.6572044,42.6056238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T210000 DTSTAMP:20260629T173033Z CREATED:20260629T173033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T173033Z UID:10035304-1783710000-1783717200@northofboston.org SUMMARY:Midsummer Night's Dream DESCRIPTION:The North Shore Players\, a community theater in Danvers\, invites you to bring a blanket or chair to outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Performances are July 10\, in Danvers\, July 11\, 12 in Beverly\, and July 17\, 18\, 19 in Danvers. Tickets are $15-$20. Tickets\, locations\, driving directions and show times are at www.northshoreplayersma.org. The North Shore Players is a 501(c)3 non-profit\, and has been on the North Shore since 1957. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/midsummer-nights-dream/2026-07-10/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Midsummer-flyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Shore Players":MAILTO:info@northshoreplayers.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T150749Z CREATED:20260623T150749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T150749Z UID:10035216-1783771200-1783789200@northofboston.org SUMMARY:LET GO An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby DESCRIPTION:LET GO\nAn Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby \nCove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\nExhibition Dates: June 25-July 19\nOpening Reception: July 2 from 5-8PM\nwww.rockyneckartcolony.org \nGloucester\, MA LET GO is a group exhibition bringing together the work of painters Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby in an exploration of discovery\, transformation\, intuition\, and experimentation. Through both abstraction and representation\, the exhibition examines what it means to release certainty and move beyond familiar boundaries — emotionally\, materially\, and conceptually. \nThe exhibition invites viewers into spaces shaped by memory\, landscape\, identity\, atmosphere\, and process. Each artist approaches painting as a form of exploration\, embracing openness\, vulnerability\, and the unexpected as essential parts of creative practice. Together\, the works reflect a shared interest in the freedom that can emerge when control is loosened\, and intuition takes hold. \nBenjamin Herbert’s paintings explore color as a dynamic and immersive material\, examining its ability to shape atmosphere\, perception\, and surrounding space. Leaning into abstraction\, his works create immersive emotional landscapes that invite contemplation and encourage viewers to slow down within an increasingly fragmented\, image-saturated culture. \nKathleen Gerdon Archer’s work explores color\, gesture\, and emotional landscape through layered compositions that reflect her continued interest in the natural world and what is left behind. Incorporating hidden birds in movement and migration\, her paintings evoke memory\, transition\, and quiet connection\, balancing sensitivity\, motion\, and reflection through an intuitive process. \nJanice Colby’s paintings are infused with emotion\, warmth\, beauty\, happiness\, and playfulness — positive human emotions that she describes as “a balm for the soul.” Colby’s paintings invite viewers into moments of delight\, curiosity\, and emotional connection. \nTogether\, LET GO offers a contemplative experience that encourages viewers to embrace uncertainty\, imagination\, and new ways of seeing. \nThe Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC)\, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization\, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions\, workshops\, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces\, open to the public for free\, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, open seasonally in the former gallery of local artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Check the website\, www.rockyneckartcolony.org\, for hours\, openings and special events. For more information\, see the website or call 978-515-7004. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/let-go-an-exhibition-featuring-benjamin-herbert-kathleen-gerdon-archer-and-janice-colby/2026-07-11/ LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930 CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RNAC_navy.rgb_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org GEO:42.6056238;-70.6572044 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Gloucester MA 01930;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Rocky Neck Avenue:geo:-70.6572044,42.6056238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T170000 DTSTAMP:20260707T170620Z CREATED:20260707T170620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T170620Z UID:10035353-1783771200-1783789200@northofboston.org SUMMARY:¡Fiesta en la Calle! DESCRIPTION:¡Fiesta en la Calle! is a free event where residents from Lawrence and across the Merrimack Valley come together to celebrate the region’s vibrant and diverse artistic talents. This lively event transforms Island Street into a hub of creativity and fun\, offering a diverse range of free art activities\, live music\, dancing\, and games for all to enjoy. \nOutdoors\, tents feature local businesses\, nonprofits\, and artist vendors selling unique\, handmade treasures. Indoors\, the Salon Show features 150 artworks created by artists of all ages. Our teaching artists perform demonstrations highlighting our educational offerings in ceramics\, animation\, laser engraving\, and more! URL:https://northofboston.org/event/fiesta-en-la-calle/ LOCATION:Essex Art Center\, 56 Island Street\, Lawrence\, MA\, 01840\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Fair/Festival,Family,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Digital-Bus-Ad-Essex-Art-Centers-Fiesta-en-la-Calle-5-14-25.png ORGANIZER;CN="Essex Art Center":MAILTO:info@essexartcenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T210000 DTSTAMP:20260629T173033Z CREATED:20260629T173033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T173033Z UID:10035305-1783796400-1783803600@northofboston.org SUMMARY:Midsummer Night's Dream DESCRIPTION:The North Shore Players\, a community theater in Danvers\, invites you to bring a blanket or chair to outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Performances are July 10\, in Danvers\, July 11\, 12 in Beverly\, and July 17\, 18\, 19 in Danvers. Tickets are $15-$20. Tickets\, locations\, driving directions and show times are at www.northshoreplayersma.org. The North Shore Players is a 501(c)3 non-profit\, and has been on the North Shore since 1957. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/midsummer-nights-dream/2026-07-11/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Midsummer-flyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Shore Players":MAILTO:info@northshoreplayers.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T150749Z CREATED:20260623T150749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T150749Z UID:10035217-1783857600-1783875600@northofboston.org SUMMARY:LET GO An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby DESCRIPTION:LET GO\nAn Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby \nCove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\nExhibition Dates: June 25-July 19\nOpening Reception: July 2 from 5-8PM\nwww.rockyneckartcolony.org \nGloucester\, MA LET GO is a group exhibition bringing together the work of painters Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby in an exploration of discovery\, transformation\, intuition\, and experimentation. Through both abstraction and representation\, the exhibition examines what it means to release certainty and move beyond familiar boundaries — emotionally\, materially\, and conceptually. \nThe exhibition invites viewers into spaces shaped by memory\, landscape\, identity\, atmosphere\, and process. Each artist approaches painting as a form of exploration\, embracing openness\, vulnerability\, and the unexpected as essential parts of creative practice. Together\, the works reflect a shared interest in the freedom that can emerge when control is loosened\, and intuition takes hold. \nBenjamin Herbert’s paintings explore color as a dynamic and immersive material\, examining its ability to shape atmosphere\, perception\, and surrounding space. Leaning into abstraction\, his works create immersive emotional landscapes that invite contemplation and encourage viewers to slow down within an increasingly fragmented\, image-saturated culture. \nKathleen Gerdon Archer’s work explores color\, gesture\, and emotional landscape through layered compositions that reflect her continued interest in the natural world and what is left behind. Incorporating hidden birds in movement and migration\, her paintings evoke memory\, transition\, and quiet connection\, balancing sensitivity\, motion\, and reflection through an intuitive process. \nJanice Colby’s paintings are infused with emotion\, warmth\, beauty\, happiness\, and playfulness — positive human emotions that she describes as “a balm for the soul.” Colby’s paintings invite viewers into moments of delight\, curiosity\, and emotional connection. \nTogether\, LET GO offers a contemplative experience that encourages viewers to embrace uncertainty\, imagination\, and new ways of seeing. \nThe Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC)\, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization\, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions\, workshops\, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces\, open to the public for free\, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, open seasonally in the former gallery of local artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Check the website\, www.rockyneckartcolony.org\, for hours\, openings and special events. For more information\, see the website or call 978-515-7004. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/let-go-an-exhibition-featuring-benjamin-herbert-kathleen-gerdon-archer-and-janice-colby/2026-07-12/ LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930 CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RNAC_navy.rgb_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org GEO:42.6056238;-70.6572044 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Gloucester MA 01930;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Rocky Neck Avenue:geo:-70.6572044,42.6056238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T160000 DTSTAMP:20260629T173033Z CREATED:20260629T173033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T173033Z UID:10035306-1783864800-1783872000@northofboston.org SUMMARY:Midsummer Night's Dream DESCRIPTION:The North Shore Players\, a community theater in Danvers\, invites you to bring a blanket or chair to outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Performances are July 10\, in Danvers\, July 11\, 12 in Beverly\, and July 17\, 18\, 19 in Danvers. Tickets are $15-$20. Tickets\, locations\, driving directions and show times are at www.northshoreplayersma.org. The North Shore Players is a 501(c)3 non-profit\, and has been on the North Shore since 1957. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/midsummer-nights-dream/2026-07-12/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Midsummer-flyer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Shore Players":MAILTO:info@northshoreplayers.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T110000 DTSTAMP:20260625T195349Z CREATED:20260625T195349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T195349Z UID:10035289-1783933200-1783940400@northofboston.org SUMMARY:Essex Shipbuilding Museum Adult Workshops DESCRIPTION:Learn something you can’t learn on the internet. \nThis season\, the Essex Shipbuilding Museum is offering a full lineup of hands on workshops for adults\, from traditional maritime crafts and woodworking to citizen science and folk art. \nStitch a ditty bag. Carve a bird. Explore the marsh during Crab Lab. Make something with your hands and spend time in one of the most unique classrooms around: a working shipyard on the Essex River. \nTo make participation easier\, many workshops are being offered twice\, with both Monday morning and Thursday evening sessions available. \nNo experience necessary. Just curiosity. \nRegistration is now open. \n#EssexShipbuilding #AdultEducation #MaritimeHeritage #HandsOnLearning #EssexMA URL:https://northofboston.org/event/essex-shipbuilding-museum-adult-workshops/2026-07-13/ LOCATION:Story Shipyard\, 66 MAIN ST\, ESSEX\, MA\, 01929\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,class,Cultural ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="essex historical society &%3B shipbuilding museum":MAILTO:office@essexshipbuilding.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T150749Z CREATED:20260623T150749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T150749Z UID:10035218-1783944000-1783962000@northofboston.org SUMMARY:LET GO An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby DESCRIPTION:LET GO\nAn Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby \nCove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\nExhibition Dates: June 25-July 19\nOpening Reception: July 2 from 5-8PM\nwww.rockyneckartcolony.org \nGloucester\, MA LET GO is a group exhibition bringing together the work of painters Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby in an exploration of discovery\, transformation\, intuition\, and experimentation. Through both abstraction and representation\, the exhibition examines what it means to release certainty and move beyond familiar boundaries — emotionally\, materially\, and conceptually. \nThe exhibition invites viewers into spaces shaped by memory\, landscape\, identity\, atmosphere\, and process. Each artist approaches painting as a form of exploration\, embracing openness\, vulnerability\, and the unexpected as essential parts of creative practice. Together\, the works reflect a shared interest in the freedom that can emerge when control is loosened\, and intuition takes hold. \nBenjamin Herbert’s paintings explore color as a dynamic and immersive material\, examining its ability to shape atmosphere\, perception\, and surrounding space. Leaning into abstraction\, his works create immersive emotional landscapes that invite contemplation and encourage viewers to slow down within an increasingly fragmented\, image-saturated culture. \nKathleen Gerdon Archer’s work explores color\, gesture\, and emotional landscape through layered compositions that reflect her continued interest in the natural world and what is left behind. Incorporating hidden birds in movement and migration\, her paintings evoke memory\, transition\, and quiet connection\, balancing sensitivity\, motion\, and reflection through an intuitive process. \nJanice Colby’s paintings are infused with emotion\, warmth\, beauty\, happiness\, and playfulness — positive human emotions that she describes as “a balm for the soul.” Colby’s paintings invite viewers into moments of delight\, curiosity\, and emotional connection. \nTogether\, LET GO offers a contemplative experience that encourages viewers to embrace uncertainty\, imagination\, and new ways of seeing. \nThe Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC)\, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization\, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions\, workshops\, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces\, open to the public for free\, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, open seasonally in the former gallery of local artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Check the website\, www.rockyneckartcolony.org\, for hours\, openings and special events. For more information\, see the website or call 978-515-7004. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/let-go-an-exhibition-featuring-benjamin-herbert-kathleen-gerdon-archer-and-janice-colby/2026-07-13/ LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930 CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RNAC_navy.rgb_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org GEO:42.6056238;-70.6572044 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Gloucester MA 01930;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Rocky Neck Avenue:geo:-70.6572044,42.6056238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T150749Z CREATED:20260623T150749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T150749Z UID:10035219-1784030400-1784048400@northofboston.org SUMMARY:LET GO An Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby DESCRIPTION:LET GO\nAn Exhibition Featuring Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby \nCove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\nExhibition Dates: June 25-July 19\nOpening Reception: July 2 from 5-8PM\nwww.rockyneckartcolony.org \nGloucester\, MA LET GO is a group exhibition bringing together the work of painters Benjamin Herbert\, Kathleen Gerdon Archer\, and Janice Colby in an exploration of discovery\, transformation\, intuition\, and experimentation. Through both abstraction and representation\, the exhibition examines what it means to release certainty and move beyond familiar boundaries — emotionally\, materially\, and conceptually. \nThe exhibition invites viewers into spaces shaped by memory\, landscape\, identity\, atmosphere\, and process. Each artist approaches painting as a form of exploration\, embracing openness\, vulnerability\, and the unexpected as essential parts of creative practice. Together\, the works reflect a shared interest in the freedom that can emerge when control is loosened\, and intuition takes hold. \nBenjamin Herbert’s paintings explore color as a dynamic and immersive material\, examining its ability to shape atmosphere\, perception\, and surrounding space. Leaning into abstraction\, his works create immersive emotional landscapes that invite contemplation and encourage viewers to slow down within an increasingly fragmented\, image-saturated culture. \nKathleen Gerdon Archer’s work explores color\, gesture\, and emotional landscape through layered compositions that reflect her continued interest in the natural world and what is left behind. Incorporating hidden birds in movement and migration\, her paintings evoke memory\, transition\, and quiet connection\, balancing sensitivity\, motion\, and reflection through an intuitive process. \nJanice Colby’s paintings are infused with emotion\, warmth\, beauty\, happiness\, and playfulness — positive human emotions that she describes as “a balm for the soul.” Colby’s paintings invite viewers into moments of delight\, curiosity\, and emotional connection. \nTogether\, LET GO offers a contemplative experience that encourages viewers to embrace uncertainty\, imagination\, and new ways of seeing. \nThe Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC)\, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization\, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions\, workshops\, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. On picturesque Rocky Neck in Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, RNAC operates three exhibition spaces\, open to the public for free\, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street); The Salted Cod Arthouse (53 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, a partnership gallery and café; and Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave.)\, open seasonally in the former gallery of local artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Check the website\, www.rockyneckartcolony.org\, for hours\, openings and special events. For more information\, see the website or call 978-515-7004. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/let-go-an-exhibition-featuring-benjamin-herbert-kathleen-gerdon-archer-and-janice-colby/2026-07-14/ LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930 CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RNAC_navy.rgb_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org GEO:42.6056238;-70.6572044 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cove Gallery 37 Rocky Neck Avenue Gloucester MA 01930;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Rocky Neck Avenue:geo:-70.6572044,42.6056238 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR