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City to seek proposals for Rogers Street I4-C2 site Monday

Gloucester launches a call for Expressions of Interest on Monday, September 21, for development of the "I4-C2" site at 65 Rogers Street, with submissions due through BidNet Direct by 11 a.m. on October 28. The requirements grow out of a site visioning process the city ran between March and June, which asked residents which economic, maritime, public access and environmental benefits they most wanted — and what would be a deal breaker. A site visit for prospective development teams is planned for early October, and if the process yields promising concepts the city says it would later run a competitive Request for Proposals.

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Cape Ann Museum symposium on Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko concludes today

The Cape Ann Museum's 'Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea' symposium concludes Friday, September 18, 2026, running 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Downtown Campus Auditorium. The sold-out in-person program is also available via registered livestream.

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Cape Ann Museum offers Captain Elias Davis House Tour today

The Cape Ann Museum hosts a docent-led tour of the Captain Elias Davis House Friday, September 18, 2026 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Downtown Campus. The tour is free with general admission and space is limited.

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Public sail aboard Schooner Adventure departs at 4 p.m. today

Schooner Adventure offers a public sail Friday, September 18, 2026 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. from 23 Harbor Loop. The $60 trip includes traditional sailing and maritime-history programming during the schooner's centennial season.

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Dog Bar Revival plays Harbor 9 tonight

Dog Bar Revival performs at Harbor 9 Friday, September 18, 2026 from 8 to 10 p.m.

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Free kayak tour of Rockport Harbor departs Gloucester today

A free, self-guided historical kayak tour of Rockport Harbor departs from 9 Tuna Wharf in Gloucester Friday, September 18, 2026 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Reservations are required and no experience is necessary.

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Free downtown tree walk explores urban forest care Saturday

400 Trees leads a free guided Tree Walk & Talk Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9 to 11 a.m., starting at Sawyer Free Library. Arborist Jack Montgomery will discuss tree planting, pruning and challenges facing city trees; registration required.

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Mia Millefoglie discusses memoir at Sawyer Free Library Saturday

Maria 'Mia' Millefoglie discusses her memoir 'Daughters of Stone and Tide' at Sawyer Free Library Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., examining family identity, immigration and Gloucester's fishing community.

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Little River Reverb benefit concert supports ACTION, Inc. Saturday

Grand Banks Building Products hosts Little River Reverb Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 4 to 9 p.m. at 7 Crafts Road, featuring Surnames, Whiskey Talk, The Crab Elastic and Jeff Conley, with proceeds benefiting ACTION, Inc.

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MAGMA hosts family hour before Saturday contra dance

MAGMA hosts a contra dance Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 11 Pleasant Street, with a family hour from 6 to 7 p.m. Caller Rose Sheehan and live musicians lead New England-style dances.

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Violinist Scott Moore performs solo Bach program Sunday

Violinist Scott Moore performs Bach's solo sonatas and partitas Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 3 p.m. at Annisquam Village Church, 820 Washington Street. Suggested donation is $40.

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Coast to the Cure cycling fundraiser returns Saturday

The Coast to the Cure ride starts and ends at Stage Fort Park Saturday, September 19, 2026, with riders choosing 24-, 40- or 66-mile routes and staggered starts from 7 to 9 a.m.

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