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RECOGNIZING JIM AND MARIE DAWSON, DISTINGUISHED LEADERS AT THE CABOT

Even with a dynamic career as an accomplished banking executive and small business owner, Jim Dawson makes the time to give back to his beloved hometown of Beverly. Jim has loved The Cabot since attending matinees in his pre-teen years. He later took his high school sweetheart, Marie Gilligan Dawson, on movie dates.

At the beginning of The Cabot’s transformation into a nonprofit, Jim was approached by Henry Bertolon, one of the original 5 founders of The Cabot’s new story. He and Marie quickly became major supporters, agreeing to fund the new marquee.

After a stint on The Cabot’s Development Committee, Jim joined the Board of Directors, eventually becoming Board Chair, and stewarded The Cabot through an exciting period of growth and evolution. Jim’s tenure as Board Chair oversaw the replacement of the nearly 100-year-old balcony seating, the installation of state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, and the development of the Cabot Club, our premier membership program.

Jim and Marie are not only financial supporters but enthusiastic patrons. They attend many shows throughout the year from Kashmir (Jim’s a lifelong Led Zeppelin fan!) to Darlene Love (Marie’s favorite). You can always spot Jim on Cabot Street, proudly wearing his Cabot hat.

The Cabot is proud to recognize our friends and colleagues, Jim and Marie Dawson, and their unwavering efforts to help The Cabot become one of the preeminent arts and cultural institutions on the North Shore.