Category Archives: Block Party

Block Party Dates Announced. Will Hunt New Artistic Director.

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Block Party Head, Valerie Marcley, sent along the good news . . . It’s Party Time Gloucester! Block Party Dates Announced Will Hunt Accepts Artistic Director Position The Downtown Gloucester Block Parties will be held July 20, August 17 and … Continue reading →

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Gloucester Friends Represent at Saint Joseph’s Celebration in Valencia Spain known as Las Fallas Festival

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

Our friends Tom & Lorna are in Valencia and shared these photos and the video.  The City of Valencia is given over to a carnival of bonfires, fiesta, fireworks and a healthy dose of satire known as Las Fallas, the fires. Displayed … Continue reading →

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BREAKING NEWS: 2013 BLOCK PARTY DATES SET

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

July 20  August 17  September 21 (Subject to City Approval) Mark your calendars and fit us in your schedule!  Contacts Organization, Publicity:      glostablockpahty@gmail.com Valerie Marcley Artistic Director (Talent):     whuntrock@gmail.com Will Hunt Restaurant Liaison:             northshorerestaurantgroup@gmail.com Mark McDonough Merchant Liaison:                lseigel1@gmail.com Lucinda Seigel Sponsor … Continue reading →

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September 2012 Block Party From Fred Bodin

Posted on September 16, 2012 by

It was really crowded all night long on Main Street, as usual for a Block Party. So many people came into my gallery that I lost count, perhaps between 100 to 150 folks. On the lower right is a display … Continue reading →

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A Few Early September 2012 Block Party Shots From Len Burgess

Posted on September 16, 2012 by

September 2012 Block Party Shots From Len Burgess VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

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Top 10 ways to have the most fun @ tonight’s BLOCK PARTY ~ The last one in 2012

Posted on September 15, 2012 by

Don’t sweat the weather.  It will be nice. If you want to sit down and eat in a restaurant MAKE A RESERVATION.  Here’s a list of restaurants offering al fresco dining  (with phone numbers). Wear layers (it will be clear, but … Continue reading →

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Block Party Stuff From Pop Gallery

Posted on September 14, 2012 by

  Pop Gallery proudly supports the 2012 Gloucester Block Party’s! GlostaBlockParty.com All of Main Street will be hopping with outdoor dining, shopping ’til eleven, five stages of music, kids’ entertainment and street performers too. We are extending our hours and … Continue reading →

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The last of the fabulous 2012 Downtown Gloucester Block Parties is this Saturday, September 15th

Posted on September 14, 2012 by

Come on out for the last of the fabulous 2012 Downtown Gloucester Block Parties Entertainment – music, street acts and a children’s KidZone Wine and Dine – enjoy special menus at our special restaurants, Shop till you drop at many … Continue reading →

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Block Party Entertainment Update ~ Correction for tonight ~ Will Hunt’s Excellent Tech Question for the Cowsills

Posted on September 14, 2012 by

This just in from Block Party Guru Val Markley: LEE – Touching and uplifting Originals and Sing-along will be at the Mystery Train Stage at 9:30pm. See complete Block Party Entertainment Schedule by STAGE here.  See complete Block Party Entertainment … Continue reading →

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Linda Amero~Block Party~Fanklin Cafe~Saturday Night

Posted on September 14, 2012 by
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Updates from Marina Evans, Rob Cowsill, Block Party, KBMG & more

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

Yesterday, we told you that Marina Evans was releasing another song from her Dogtown EP this week and she said, in her interview, that each new song would have a little more of a groove (see post here).  This new one sure … Continue reading →

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Another banner musical week on Cape Ann

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

Last week we told you about Marina Evans‘ new release (see post here).  Well she’s got another one this week, next week and the week after (check this link for new songs each week).  Plus she’s got a parallel project … Continue reading →

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SEPTEMBER 15 DOWNTOWN GLOUCESTER BLOCK PARTY FEATURES FIVE OUTDOOR STAGES AND AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION!

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

Celebrate summer’s end at another entertainment packed Block Party in downtown Gloucester. Main Street transforms into a strolling mall featuring al fresco dining; stores open for shopping; Kids’ Town games and multi-performances at five outdoor stages. Diverse bands, dance troupes … Continue reading →

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Nighttime Snapshots from the August 2012 Block Party

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

Music, dancing, laughter, friends, and food–wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could dine alfresco on Main Street every night of the summer! Passports Restaurant Waitstaff ~ friendly, helpful, efficient, and always welcoming! Back row from left to right ~ Katie, India, … Continue reading →

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Another Great Block Party

Posted on August 19, 2012 by
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BLOCK PARTY IS ON

Posted on August 18, 2012 by

This just in from Block Party Artistic Director Val Marcley: Block Party is on starting at 6pm.  Lots of fun in store tonight.  See you all there!

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Big weekend starts NOW ~ Get ready to DANCE, PARTY, SHOP & WIN with this Classic, Camera-Swinging Video!

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

It all starts tonight with live music at 14 venues.  See the full schedule here.  Don’t worry about sleep (“I’ll sleep when I’m dead” – who said that?  Leave a comment if you know).  Get up tomorrow (Saturday) morning and … Continue reading →

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BREAKING NEWS FOR KIDS (big & little) ~ New Wacky Acts @ tomorrow’s Block Party

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

This just in from Block Party Artistic Director, Val Markely: Tell the little and the big kids too – these whacky acts just signed on for Saturday’s Block Party! Don’t Miss At Kids’ Town & thru the Street! East Cackalacky … Continue reading →

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How many people went to the last Block Party?

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

TONS!  As you can see by this photo of a small section of Main St.  The whole street was this packed. These block parties just keep getting bigger … and bigger … and bigger.  More music, more dancing, more dining, … Continue reading →

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DOWNTOWN GLOUCESTER BLOCK PARTY AUGUST 18 FEATURES BERKLEE TALENT & FIVE OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE STAGES!-

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

Summer’s best party starts at 6 pm Saturday August 18 on Main Street in Gloucester and it’s free! Main Street is transformed into a strolling mall featuring al fresco dining; shopping until 11 pm; a Kids’ Town and multi-performances at … Continue reading →

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Dennis Monagle welcomes the Dejas to Minglewood again ~ always a great show

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

If you haven’t seen this enchanting duo, check them out tonight at Minglewood Tavern.  Rumor has it they may even perform at the next Block Party.  Stay tuned for word on that  . . . If you want to be … Continue reading →

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Fred Bodin’s View Of The July 2012 Block Party

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

The West End was packed, from Jalepenos to Washington Street. Blackburn Challenge athlete Paul Morrison and pro photographer Kathy Chapman in my gallery. Painter Laureen Maher’s oil painting of the Good Harbor Beach concession stand and of Fly Amero, with … Continue reading →

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More Block Party photos

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

Click here for a slideshow, or scroll down for a sampling of Block Party photos.  

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Saturday Night Report: Art at Scout Vintage Finds & I Loved the Block Party

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

Before heading over to Gloucester’s Block Party on Saturday night, I stopped in at Scout Vintage Finds at 186 East Main Street, across from Beacon Marine for a Photography Reception. Karen “Scout” King, the shop’s proprietess, hosts a rotating art … Continue reading →

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Kudos To The 2012 Block Party Organizers and Supporters

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

The Block Parties and The Middle Street Walk are right up there with what I think are the best family fun times for our City.  There is a tremendous amount of energy spent putting these things together and the people … Continue reading →

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