The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck

Friday, October 23, 2026 | 4–6 PM 
Cultural Center at Rocky Neck | 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA
GLOUCESTER, MA
— Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) invites the public to a special Gallery Talk on Friday, October 23, from 4 to 6 PM at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, celebrating YES!, the organization’s much-anticipated annual members’ exhibition.
Six exhibiting artists — Patricia Scialo, Donna Caselden, Juni Van Dyke, Martin Sorger, David Covert, and Helen Kamins — will share insights into their work, discussing the creative processes, techniques, and inspirations behind the pieces on display. Audience comments and questions are welcome, offering an opportunity for lively conversation and a deeper appreciation of the artists’ individual approaches and perspectives.
Featuring recent work by 74 RNAC artist members, YES! showcases the remarkable breadth and vitality of Rocky Neck’s artistic community. From bold abstracts to evocative realism, the exhibition celebrates the diverse styles, creative vision, and artistic passion that make Rocky Neck a vibrant center for the arts.
The Gallery Talk offers visitors a chance to connect directly with the artists, discover the stories behind their work, and experience the exhibition through the perspectives of those who created it.
Event Details 
What: YES! Gallery Talk 
When: Friday, October 23, 2026, 4–6 PM 
Where: Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 
More information: <a href="https://www.rockyneckartcolony.org/program-events/calendar/yes-year-end-show-all-members" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">rockyneckartcolony.org</a>
Media Contact:Rocky Neck Art Colony 
<a href="mailto:director@rockyneckartcolony.org">director@rockyneckartcolony.org</a>

Local Event: Rocky Neck Art Colony Presents “YES!” Gallery Talk Featuring Six Exhibiting Artists

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Rocky Neck Art Colony Presents “YES!” Gallery...

Friday, October 23, 2026 | 4–6 PM 
Cultural Center at Rocky Neck | 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA
GLOUCESTER, MA
— Rocky Neck...

Rocky Neck Art Colony Presents “YES!” Gallery Talk Featuring Six Exhibiting Artists

52 Rocky Neck Restaurant, Gloucester, MA 01930

A spirited night of costumes, live music, dancing, and 12 one-of-a-kind experiences up for bid
GLOUCESTER, MA — September 2026 — Get ready for an unforgettable night of Halloween fun, creativity, and Rocky Neck style! The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) will host its third annual Beaux Arts Ball Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 24, from 6–10 p.m. at 51 Rocky Neck Restaurant.
This is not your ordinary Halloween party.
Guests are invited to come dressed to impress—or dressed to surprise—for an evening filled with live music, dancing, passed hors d'oeuvres, a costume contest, prizes, and plenty of creative Rocky Neck spirit. Artists, friends, neighbors, and art lovers will come together for one of the Colony’s most festive celebrations of the year.
And this year, the fun extends beyond the dance floor.
12 One-of-a-Kind Experiences Up for Bid
Adding to the excitement is a special online silent auction featuring 12 unique, one-of-a-kind experiences.
These aren't your typical auction items. Each experience offers an opportunity to do, see, taste, learn, or enjoy something truly memorable—created especially for this year's Beaux Arts Ball.
The auction will be open for viewing and online bidding, so everyone can take part, whether attending the Ball or cheering from afar.
“This is one of those evenings that captures the spirit of Rocky Neck—creative, welcoming, a little unexpected, and a whole lot of fun,” says Elizabeth Carey, Executive Director of the Rocky Neck Art Colony. “And the auction has some wonderfully unusual experiences that we think people will have a lot of fun discovering and bidding on.”
Come in Costume. Come to Dance. Come for the Fun.
The Beaux Arts Ball has quickly become a Rocky Neck fall tradition, bringing together the Colony’s artistic community and friends from throughout Cape Ann for an evening of celebration and connection.
So gather your friends, dream up your costume, and join the party!
Tickets are now on sale to the public.
Beaux Arts Ball Halloween Bash
Saturday, October 24, 2026 
6–10 p.m. 
51 Rocky Neck Restaurant 
51 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA
Tickets and event information: www.rockyneckartcolony.org
Online Silent Auction: 
Watch for the auction to open online and discover all 12 extraordinary experiences available for bidding.
Proceeds from the Beaux Arts Ball and silent auction support the programs and activities of the Rocky Neck Art Colony, helping sustain exhibitions, artist opportunities, education, cultural programming, and the historic Cultural Center at Rocky Neck.

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Rocky Neck Art Colony Announces 2026 Beaux Arts Ball Halloween Bash

After careful consideration of several challenges, the Beaux Arts Ball Committee, in consultation with Patrick Hurd, proprietor of 51 Rocky Neck Restaurant, has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 Beaux Arts Ball.
We sincerely regret this decision and apologize for any disappointment it may cause. All ticket holders will receive a full refund.
Thank you for your understanding and for your efforts to support this event and Rocky Neck Art Colony.

Local Event: Cancelled: Beaux Arts Ball Halloween Bash

Cancelled: Beaux Arts Ball Halloween Bash

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November 6–22, 2026 
Friday–Sunday, noon–5 p.m. Opening reception: NOVEMBER 7, 4-6 PM 
Rocky Neck Cultural Center, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester MA 01930

Gloucester, MA — The Great Marsh Starts Here! A Living Landscape in Motion brings together artists from the Great Marsh Artists Fellowship for an exhibition celebrating three years of artistic exploration, collaboration, and engagement with one of New England’s most significant coastal landscapes.
The exhibition features work by artists who have participated in the Great Marsh Artists Fellowship, a program created to support artists in developing new projects inspired by the Great Marsh, its natural and man-made history and significance, as well as its beauty and immediate fragility. Over the past three years, 22 artists have been selected as Great Marsh Artist Fellows and have dedicated themselves to creating 24 projects that connect art, ecology, history, science, and community. Some have been completed and presented to the community, others are still underway.
The exhibition marks an important milestone in a partnership that began with The Great Marsh Concert in 2023, a collaboration between Manship Artists Residency and Artists for the Great Marsh. The concert brought artists and members of the Great Marsh community together around a shared interest in the landscape and its future. That initial collaboration led to the formation of the Great Marsh Artists Fellowship, which provides $2,000 grants to artists to develop projects that premiere at organizations and institutions connected to the Great Marsh.
The fellowship has grown into a network of artists and organizational partners extending across the Great Marsh region. Over the past three years, fellows have developed and presented projects with organizations including Essex Heritage, Greenbelt, Essex County’s Land Trust, Mass Audubon, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, The Trustees of Reservations, TownGreen, Essex National Heritage Area, Historic New England, Massachusetts Bay National Estuary Program, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Plum Island Ecosystems LTER at the Marine Biological Laboratory, and the Wilkie Center for the Performing Arts and Bass Institute at The Governor’s Academy. The Great Marsh Artists Fellowship and this exhibition are funded in part by the Kathleen Van Demark Fund for the Great Marsh.
Rather than asking artists simply to interpret the marsh, the fellowship invites them to spend time with the places, people, histories, species, and questions that make up this extraordinary landscape. The resulting projects have taken many forms, demonstrating the range of ways artists can engage with a living ecosystem.
“The Great Marsh Starts Here!” reflects both the geography and the philosophy of the exhibition. The Great Marsh begins here, but it also extends outward—through waterways, wildlife, communities, working landscapes, and the many people who care for and experience it. The exhibition offers a chance to see the Great Marsh through the eyes of artists who have spent time observing, listening, researching, imagining, and creating in relationship to the landscape.
Artists and Works
The exhibition brings together work by 18 of the 22 Great Marsh Artists Fellows including Resa Blatman, Gail Boyajian, Marcia Ciro, Robert J. Bradshaw, Michele Brody, Anne Eder, Karen Futral, Isaac Grenader, Robert Honstein, Jenn Houle, Amy Kaczur, Andrea LeBlanc, Susan Quateman, Katie Pustizzi, Norah Solorzano, Erika Sutter, and Alex Young.
The work presented moves across artistic disciplines and mediums—from painting, photography, and sculpture to video, book art, music, animation, and dance—revealing the many ways a living landscape can be seen, experienced, interpreted, and expressed.
About the Great Marsh Artists Fellowship
The Great Marsh Artists Fellowship was established following the 2023 Great Marsh Concert, a collaboration between Manship Artists Residency and Artists for the Great Marsh. The fellowship provides $2,000 grants to artists to create projects inspired by the Great Marsh and to develop those projects in partnership with organizations throughout the region.
The program recognizes artists as important observers, interpreters, storytellers, and participants in the life of a landscape. By placing artists in conversation with environmental organizations, historic sites, conservation groups, scientists, educators, and local communities, the fellowship creates opportunities for new forms of public engagement with the Great Marsh.



Some of the artwork will be for sale. 
Admission: Donations gratefully accepted to the FREE exhibition. Recommended donations requested for certain programs to pay the performers. Register to attend on exhibition page of Manship website: <a href="https://manshipartists.org/the-great-marsh-starts-here" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
For more information, visit Manship Artists Residency at ManshipArtists.org or contact Rebecca Reynolds, <a href="mailto:rreynolds@ManshipArtists.org" target="_blank">rreynolds@ManshipArtists.org</a>, 978-290-8438.

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AUSTRALIA'S MAGIC HUNKS®
Experience the Thunder of Australia’s MAGIC HUNKS!
Get ready — the HOTTEST ladies night event of the year is coming to The Cut!!
This all-male dance revue will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish with heart-pumping music, chiseled bodies, seductive dance routines, cheeky humor, and that irresistible boy-next-door charm that makes hearts melt!
This isn’t a show you just sit and watch — MAGIC HUNKS® is a fully interactive experience that THUNDERS with excitement. So come get a little rambunctious and wild in an empowering, fun-filled atmosphere designed just for YOU!

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Lynyrd Skynyrd was the most formidable band ever to emerge from the South. Vyntyge Skynyrd tributes and celebrates the 1970's era of the band by replicating this timeless music as it was originally recorded and performed. Vyntyge Skynyrd captures the fire and heart of the band, as well as the soul of their fearless leader Ronnie Van Zant.
You'll be transported back to 1977 where you will hear all the classic Skynyrd favorites such as Sweet Home Alabama, Saturday Night Special, Gimme Three Steps, and of course you can yell "FREEBIRD" all you like because you will in fact get it!
"I want to thank you guys for carrying on the name of Lynyrd Skynyrd" - Johnny Van Zant (Lynyrd Skynyrd lead singer)
"Vynytge Skynyrd is helping to keep Lynyrd Skynyrd's music alive" - Artimus Pyle (former Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer)
"One of the best tributes I've ever seen" - Gene Odom (former Lynyrd Skynyrd Security Manager and plane crash survivior)
“I love your band. Skynyrd prided themselves in getting it right every night. You guys nailed it. By the way, I've listened to most of your posts.” - Paul Abraham (former Lynyrd Skynyrd Manager, writer, friend of the band)

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Draw The Line blazes with 35+ years of homage to rock 'n roll icons Aerosmith. As the world's only officially endorsed Aerosmith Tribute Show, it's earned nods from Aerosmith themselves, top DJs, journalists, and a global fan base.

They channel Aerosmith's bluesy hard rock, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues with uncanny precision, belting out hits like "Walk this Way," "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing," and "Janie's Got a Gun." Lead singer Neill Byrnes, an MTV-recognized Steven Tyler look-alike, brings the magic to life.
This isn't just a show; it's a mind-blowing, high-caliber experience that'll leave you wanting more. Don't miss your chance to witness Draw The Line as they become Aerosmith, delivering an electrifying journey through rock history.

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🎸 THE RETURN OF PETER CALO! From Andrea Bocelli to Carly Simon and James Taylor, acclaimed guitarist and entertainer Peter Calo has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music! Don't miss the return of this extraordinary Boston-area native to the Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts, where he'll showcase the remarkable talent and charisma that led Time Out Magazine to call him, “One of the most engaging entertainers in the business.” 
Join us for an unforgettable evening of incredible music at The Dory Live! Doors open at 5 PM, showtime 8 PM. Free parking, with food and drinks available for purchase featuring Renzo Pizza. <a href="https://swampscottcfpa.com/show-tickets-1/ols/products/saturday-oct-24-peter-calo-unplugged-live-at-the-dory" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE!</a>

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NYC and Boston's rising stars of standup comedy come together in this special event. You've seen our comics on Hulu, Amazon; at venues like NY Comedy Club, The Stand, The Comedy Studio, Comedy Connection, The Wilbur Theatre, and more. You don't want to miss this. Join us at The Cellar of Bell Inn and Tavern, Peabody. Just 5 min from Salem.&nbsp;

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Costumes Encouraged!SAFETY is not your average 80's band with 4 lead vocalists! Classic hits by Madonna • Prince • Cyndi Lauper • Devo • Talking Heads • Soft Cell • Janet Jackson • Culture Club • Human League • George Michael • The Cure • Depeche Mode • Joan Jett • Stevie Nicks • Eurythmics • Kim Wilde • Chaka Khan • Pretenders • The Cars • David Bowie • Billy Idol • The Go-Go’s • Pat Benatar and more!

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Family-friendly October 25 event features local vendors, trick-or-treating, kids' activities, a special visit from Sadie Lady and more while supporting Make-A-Wish.
BEVERLY, MA &mdash; Halloween fun is coming to Beverly! SadieLadySecrets.com invites families throughout the North Shore to celebrate Sadie's Not-So-Scary Halloween Craft Fair &amp; Trick or Treat on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion Club, 3 Judson Street in Beverly.
This exciting family-friendly event will feature 15+ local crafters and vendors, trick-or-treating, children's crafts and activities, raffles, Halloween costume prizes, and food and snacks available for purchase. Families can also look forward to a special visit from Sadie Lady herself, dressed in her Halloween costume!
Children are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes and bring their trick-or-treat bags for a day filled with sweet treats, creativity and Halloween excitement. Families will also have the opportunity to shop unique handmade products while supporting local small businesses.
Halloween Fun for a Great Cause
A portion of the event's proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish, helping support the organization's mission of granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses.
"Our events are about more than shopping and having fun. They're about bringing families together, supporting small businesses, creating memories and making a difference," said Stephanie Chiulli-Guillemette, Executive Director of SadieLadySecrets.com and best-selling children's author. "We're excited to bring another special Halloween celebration to Beverly while supporting such an incredible cause."
Preregistration Encouraged
Families are encouraged to preregister their children by scanning the QR code on the official event flyer. Space for certain children's activities is limited, so early registration is recommended.
Event Details:
<ul><li>Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026</li><li>Time: 10 a.m. &ndash; 2 p.m.</li><li>Location: American Legion Club, 3 Judson Street, Beverly, MA</li><li>Activities: Trick-or-treating, 15+ vendors, kids' crafts, costume prizes, raffles, a visit from Sadie Lady in costume, food and snacks</li><li>Beneficiary: Make-A-Wish</li></ul>
Founded by award-winning and best-selling children's author Stephanie Chiulli-Guillemette, SadieLadySecrets.com is dedicated to bringing families together through literacy, kindness, community events and charitable giving.
For more information: Stephanie Chiulli-Guillemette <a href="mailto:stephanie@sadieladysecrets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">stephanie@sadieladysecrets.com</a> 617-257-3017 <a href="http://www.SadieLadySecrets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.SadieLadySecrets.com</a>
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Have a few hours to spare? Participants are sought for a paid legal research focus group taking place Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in Andover, Massachusetts from 1-4pm.
You be the jury! Listen to the facts of interesting legal cases and YOU tell us what you think and what information is important to you. You will hear case summaries, view critical evidence and respond to questions and group discussion.
Participants must share certain demographic criteria to qualify. Selected participants will receive $75 for their time, and lunch will be provided. Must be 18+. 
Interested? Contact <a href="mailto:lawclerk@hoeylaw.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">lawclerk@hoeylaw.com</a>
to learn more and complete a brief eligibility screening. Space is limited. Interested individuals should respond by October 26
to inquire about eligibility and participation.
Please include:
Your name, age, occupation, race, registered voter status, hometown, and best contact information when responding. Additional details will be provided to selected participants.

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