Category Archives: gloucester

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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CBS and Boston Magazine Cover Our Darth Maul Lobster

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Here Is a Lobster that Looks Like Darth Maul Because Monday. By Eric Randall | Boston Daily | May 20, 2013 11:52 am Gloucester Lobsterman Lands Darth Maul Look-A-Like May 20, 2013 11:13 AM darth maul, Gloucester, joey c, Lobster … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Moon

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

  Shot with my Sony a65 with no tripod. This is one more reason why I love this camera…   – Fr. Matthew Green

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New Launch Service

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

Mayor Kirk pops her cork at the ceremony celebrating the start-up of the City’s new launch service. Day boaters will now be able to come to Gloucester and have access to downtown using the launch. Boaters will be able to … Continue reading →

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Guest Artists Judith Monteferrante and Roger Salisbury

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

The first guest artists of the 2013 season at Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery will be Judith Monteferrante and Roger Salisbury.  Their work is already hanging, so stop by any time to check it out.  Judith has … Continue reading →

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Many Thanks to the Positively Most Awesome Community Ever!

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

The Cape Ann Monarch Milkweed Project was positively a resounding succee. Thank you to everyone who ordered and picked up your milkweed plants. Thank you to Joey who turned my small seed of an idea into a fabulous community-wide project … Continue reading →

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Darth Maul Lobster Landed At Captain Joe and Sons

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

We’ve had some crazy mutated lobsters landed at our dock over the years including albino, blue, marbled, calico but none that were separated at birth from Star Wars character- Darth Maul. Separated At Birth?  You decide. Some previous mutant lobster … Continue reading →

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Evening on Pirates Lane

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

  – Fr. Matthew Green

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Exploring Ravenswood From Ann Kennedy

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

Our first time hiking Ravenswood–and what a great place to see things from a different perspective.  The Ledge Hill path through the woods was really beautiful and quiet.

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Free Wine Tasting next Thursday @ The Cave on Main St 4-6pm

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

You really don’t want to miss this — plain & simple.  If you’ve been to The Cave, you know what we mean.  If you haven’t , you’re truly missing out on a new Main Street gem.  Check them out ahead … Continue reading →

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When does “the season” start? Today!

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

Live music is already playing at Motif #1 Day (see Motif #1 live music schedule here).  Brad Byrd headlines at 4pm in Dock Square.  All free! Then it’s a HUGE night on Cape Ann.  You can’t possibly see it all, … Continue reading →

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Qwill tonight @ The Madfish Grille 9:00pm

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

http://qwillmusic.com/ Saturday May 18th Qwill with Special Guest FISHING THE SKY (a.k.a. Rob Hughes) live at The Madfish Grille in Gloucester MA 9:00 pm https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Madfish-Grille/219110261434146?rf=117896918222946

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Dinner at Latitude 43

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

On Tuesday, a friend of mine was visiting from New York. He loves good food, so we had planned to head down to one of Gloucester’s fine dining locations on Main Street.  We had settled on the Franklin, but when … Continue reading →

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North Coast Angler Report From Skip Montello

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

  North Coast Angler Report From Skip Montello Fishing Report: 5-17-2013 Brad Sudbay with a freshly caught keeper 5/12/13 With warming temperatures finally here, the striper migration continues to build in both size and numbers throughout the greater Cape Ann … Continue reading →

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Fish on Fridays

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

The Fish on Fridays series is a collaboration between Gloucester photographers Kathy Chapman and Marty Luster. Look for various aspects of Gloucester’s centuries-old fishing industry highlighted here on Fridays. Because of the new quota restrictions, Sal and Joe Sanfilippo (father and son) of … Continue reading →

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Top Boston Area Blues artist Gracie Curran to open Gloucester Blues Fest

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

This just in from Bob Hastings of the Gloucester Blues Festival:  Hailed by Alternate Roots Magazine as one of the top 20 Boston Bands Right Now, Gracie Curran & the High Falutin’ Band will open the Gloucester Blues Festival on August … Continue reading →

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Rob Newton’s Interview with Screenwriter Paul Laverty (“The Angels’ Share”)

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

“The Angels Share” is the Winner of the 2012 Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize and is playing at the Cape Ann Community Cinema this week. Rob’s Interview: The sweeping Irish historical epic “The Wind That Shakes The Barley.” The entertaining midlife … Continue reading →

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Murder on Rocky Neck, The Opera – in its second and last weekend!

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Last night I went to this show over at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck.  It was a lot of fun!   There are several more performances this weekend: 7:30PM today and Saturday, and 2PM Saturday and Sunday. More information … Continue reading →

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A Race For Real Sailors

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Al Bezanson submits- Joey___ How many folks can name the schooner sailing over City Hall and explain why she merits such a lofty presence?  It is a fascinating story – thoroughly researched here in Gloucester by a Canadian — Capt. … Continue reading →

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Backyard Growers Is Growing!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Hello Friends, Colleagues & Get Fit Gloucester Partners, The Backyard Growers Program has just launched its first-ever on-line fundraising campaign! We are raising money to host a FoodCorps Service Member next year and to support our expansion into Gloucester’s elementary … Continue reading →

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Gloucester & Cape Ann Featured on Chronicle Tonight

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Last month, we previewed Chronicle star Ted Reinstein’s new book (see post here) with Motif #1 on the cover. Tonight’s Chronicle at 7:30pm on Channel 5 previews his book for the first time on TV — and it features a … Continue reading →

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Barbara Moody at the Cape Ann Museum

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

On May 12 at 2PM, Barbara Moody gave a presentation on “Finding Your Unique Voice as an Artist”. She spoke to a fairly large audience about her own experience as an artist, accompanied by a slideshow illustrating her artistic journey … Continue reading →

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Power Nap From Al Bezanson

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Stubby sez___ When you’ve been patrolling the wharf all night, standing daytime gate duty and greeting ARDELLE’S passengers you gotta catch forty winks when you can. Even in the blazing sunshine.   Especially when you’re 72 in human years.  Such is … Continue reading →

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Thursday night blues party at The Rhumb Line to host Evan Goodrow 5.16.2013 ~ 8-11

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Thursday - Dave Sag’s Blues Party with Evan Goodrow ~ 8-11  Dave says, Let’s welcome back Mr. Evan Goodreau! One of the best crowd pleasers  I know, Big E has just returned from the Bronx where he came in first place in the … Continue reading →

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Music Around Town ♪♫♪ May 15-19, 2013

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

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