Category Archives: Rockport

Grand Re-Opening at The Art Nook’s New Location

Posted on May 25, 2013 by

Last Saturday, The Art Nook had an opening reception at it’s new location at 58 Bearskin Neck in Rockport.   It features a variety of work by local artists, including Kathleen Miller, Stefan Mierz and Larry Martin-Bittman and Micheal Foley. … Continue reading →

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Some Good Dam News: Mill Dam has Been Restored!

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

This weekend the Millbrook Meadow Committee has planned a fun ceremony to recognize and celebrate the restoration of Rockport’s landmark Mill Dam. This has been a long process and the Committee has done and continues to do a fantastic job … 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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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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Your Motif No.1 Day Festival Guide HERE on GMG!

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Okay, so here goes…Rockport is packed this weekend with activities for residents, visitors, and people in every other category. Not sure what is going on when? Keep this post handy, because it will guide you through the festivities 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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PODCAST: Allen Estes interviews Poco founder Rusty Young ~ See Poco on Friday @ Shalin Liu

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

The band who popularized country-rock and influenced the Eagles is coming to Shalin Liu on Friday and we were lucky enough to get Rusty Young, one of the band’s founders on the phone to talk about their new music and … Continue reading →

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Love’s Labour’s Lost – don’t lose out on it!

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe’s production of Love’s Labour’s Lost is playing May 11, 17, 18 @ 8 PM and May 12 & 19 @ 3 PM, Rockport Community House 58 Broadway.  It’s a fun show! Here’s a more complete slideshow: … Continue reading →

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Love’s Labour’s Lost is almost ready to hit the stage

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

CAPE ANN SHAKESPEARE TROUPE Presents Love’s Labour’s Lost By William Shakespeare May 10, 11, 17, 18 @ 8PM; May 12 & 19 @ 3 PM Rockport Community House, 58 Broadway, Rockport Tickets: $15, general; $10 student; $5, youth 18 and … Continue reading →

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Did you know we have a world-class composer in our midst? Check his new work out on Sunday

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Award-winning, local, world-class composer Rob Bradshaw’s new work premieres this Sunday 5/5 at Gordon Chapel with 2 performances at 2:30 and 5pm.  You may know Rob from over 20 works commissioned and performed about Cape Ann, including the cantata commemorating … Continue reading →

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Chronicle producer’s new book cover is Motif #1

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

You may know Ted Reinstein from the award-winning TV show Chronicle on Channel 5. I’ve been a fan for years and  was lucky enough to meet Ted when he produced Chronicle’s feature of Gloucester in 2007 right after Celebrate Gloucester and the opening of … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare Shout!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe celebrated its (and the Bard’s) birthday with an evening of readings and song from Shakespeare’s works. The celebration was held at the Rockport Community House. There was a good turnout, with all the seats filled. It … Continue reading →

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Sat, May 4th: You want to see the guy who turned down offers from major labels to do his music his own way!

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

And he’s got a heart.  Check this out from the Old Sloop website: Garnet Rogers and Old Sloop Coffeehouse encourage attendees to bring non-perishable food items to this concert to be donated toThe Cape Ann Open Door Food Pantry. Donors … Continue reading →

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Rising Star Brad Byrd on TV and Live @ Dog Bar this week

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

We see one of our roles, here at GMG, as making sure you know who’s on the way to making it big.  Rockport native, Brad Byrd is one of those local musicians.  Some day, when Brad’s playing stadiums and you … Continue reading →

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Honors Youth Choir of Chorus North Shore Concert Friday 5/3 at Shalin Liu

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

The Honors Youth Choir of Chorus North Shore is very excited about the opportunity to perform their spring concert  ”Music Shall Live”  at 7:00 PM on Friday, May 3rd at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport. This 50 member … Continue reading →

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Enter a Film in the Motif 1 Day Short Film Festival!!!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

The Motif No. 1 Day festival celebrates art across different mediums on May 18th, and this year’s event is jam-packed with activities, which will be highlighted over the next few weeks. First part of the festival we’re highlighting on GMG? … Continue reading →

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Defy Terror This Weekend

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

As I pointed out in this post, non-violent defiance is the best weapon against tyranny.  This weekend we all have a chance to defy the terrorists by going out as planned.  If you haven’t yet made plans, there’s even more going on … Continue reading →

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Bob Franke with John Schindler at Old Sloop Coffeehouse

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

April 6 – Bob Franke with John Schindler at Old Sloop Coffeehouse Advance tickets can be gotten at http://www.rockportucc.org/April06-2013.htm, Toad Hall Bookstore, or Gloucester Music. Bob Franke Bob Franke’s songs are considered classics, fueled by his deep faith and the … Continue reading →

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A few shots from Easter at St. Joachim’s in Rockport

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

On Sunday I had the two morning services at St. Joachim’s in Rockport. I snapped a few photos in between:       For Catholics, Easter (like Christmas) doesn’t end on the main day of celebration; it continues to be … Continue reading →

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Cool stuff reminders and a rising star video

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

Amid the flood of info that washes over us every day, it’s often refreshing to get a reminder of some cool stuff we might have missed.  Here goes: Espressos has jumped into the live music scene.  Check out their lineup. Live … Continue reading →

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TICKET UPDATE: Big Band Sold Out, Few left for Chelsea Berry, David Maxwell, Brendan James, Henri Smith & Charles Neville, Livingston Taylor

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

The season is heating up and you just can’t wait until the last minute to get tickets any more.  Here’s the scoop. Cape Ann Big Band’s Friday concert @ Shalin Liu is already sold out, but you can still get … Continue reading →

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First Spring weekend and over 2 dozen live shows on Cape Ann ~ Clickity Clack!

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

You know the season is upon us when there are 26 live shows over the weekend and most of the summer-only venues aren’t even open yet.  (If you’re a summer business, stop what ever you’re doing, take Paul & RD’s … Continue reading →

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Free Chamber Music Concert at Shalin Liu on Saturday

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

Some of the best young musicians in the state will perform for FREE as part of the Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras (NMYO) Honors Chamber Ensemble Concert this Saturday, 3/23 at Shalin Liu. Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to hear top young artists perform … Continue reading →

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Larry Coryell Power Trio will knock your socks off on Friday

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

If you saw jazz guitar master Larry Coryell back in November 2010 when he played a benefit for seARTS, you already know what I’m talking about.  At the risk of dating myself (this is Peter, not Vickie) I was mesmerized … Continue reading →

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Three Sheets to the Wind opened for Gordon Bok at the Old Sloop Coffeehouse

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

…and I got some photos! The concert was almost two weeks ago, but I’ve been too busy to get the photos ready until now… I have wanted to see Gordon Bok in concert since I was a child, so it … Continue reading →

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