Category Archives: Things to do

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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Community Stuff 5/18/13

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Essex Shipbuilding Museum What:  talk with power point presentation Title – Essex in the Civil War Who -  Kenneth Lawson When – Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Time – 7:30 p. m. Location -  Waterline Center, Essex Shipbuilding Museum                     66 … Continue reading →

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29th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival Labor Day Weekend– August 30 to September 1, 2013

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Chickity Check It- the Gloucester Schooner Festival’s Dandy New Blog! Complete with printable schedules and everything. It seems that this year they’re taking the promotion of the Schooner Fest seriously and we may get people to step up and take … Continue reading →

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The Annisquam Exchange

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

The Annisquam Exchange has opened.  Lots of great things for sale.  Please see the link below for information regarding the Exchange.  Also here is a couple of pictures of their merchandise. http://annisquamexchange.com/AnnisquamExchange/Annisquam_Exchange.html  

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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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Manchester Music Happenings ♪♫♪ Meg Hutchinson Live at The Crowell and John Rockwell and Loose Tongues @ The Landing AT 7 Central.

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Meg Hutchinson~I’d Like To Know http://www.youtube.com Meg Hutchinson performing her song “I’d Like To Know” at the OAOMA benefit at Club Passim on October…   I’d Like To Know http://www.youtube.com Meg Hutchinson performing her song “I’d Like To Know” at … Continue reading →

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Boston Casting is Looking for Couples from Boston, Cambridge and the North Shore for a Bank Commercial.

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

http://www.FilmCapeAnn.com ; Submits- Boston Casting is looking for couples from Boston, Cambridge and the North Shore for a bank commercial. Shoot date is either May 22nd or May 23rd. If cast, Job Pays $700 for the couple. Please email your PHONE … Continue reading →

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Community Stuff 5/17/13

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The Topside Grill would like to invite you toour 1st annual Preakness Party!!! You’ve all been to ourKentucky Derby parties… Well this year, we decided to give the Triple Crown a try! Join us for the fun tomorrow. Party starts … 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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Jumping off Magnolia Pier

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

WHAT  A DAY!!!!  The pier is all fixed and it did not take long to have swimmers jumping off.

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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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Brad Byrd tonight @ The SingerSongwriterShuffle and The Dog Bar Cape Ann

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Excited to be playing again @ Giuseppe’s Ristorante, Gloucester, Ma tonight from 8:25-45pm, some amazing singer/songwriters on the bill tonight including ex Velvet Underground member Willie Loco Alexander, and local superstar Chelsea Berry among others… speaking of Chelsea, she’s also our featured artist tonight at … Continue reading →

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Motif No.1 Short Film Festival

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

The newest element of Rockport Motif No.1 Festival is the Short Film Festival. Festival organizer and GMG’s Sarah Kelly writes that, “one of the goals of the festival is to help create grass-roots interest in Rockport as a place to … Continue reading →

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Community Stuff 5/16/13

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Connie Condon via Lily Linquata submits- This Saturday — May 18th — the Veteran’s Center on Emerson Avenue will be holding a yard and bake sale to benefit our military. Please stop by from 9am until 2pm to show your … 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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Rocky Neck on a Sunday in early May

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Kiss on the Neck and getting ready to sail.

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GMG Monarch-Milkweed Mug Up This Saturday!

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Update: Milkweed Plants Arrived Thursday and are  ready to go! See you Saturday morning!!! Hooray–our milkweed plants shipped from Missouri Monday and should arrive to Gloucester by Thursday!!! Plants will be available for pick up at Captain Joe and Sons, … Continue reading →

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The Big, BIG STRUM Saturday, May 18

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

The Big, BIG STRUM Saturday, May 18 The Gloucester House 63 Rogers Street Gloucester, MA Doors @7pm Purchase tickets ($20-advance, $22-at the door) The Gloucester House – 978-283-1812 Gloucester Music – 978-281-4874 Fly at the Rhumb Line Tonight!  

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Special Guest on Local Music Seen with Allen Estes

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Dave Foley & Rich Holerook came to the North Shore for a special taping of Local Music Seen with Allen Estes.  The show airs on Cape Ann TV Channel 12 Wednesday (tonight), at 6:30pm and it airs again Friday at … 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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Community Stuff 5/15/13

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Aquatro Gallery Is Back To Rock The Neck For Summer 2013 Aquatro Opens A Gorgeous New Gallery For Summer 2013 In Gloucester’s Rocky Neck Cultural District After last year’s success, Aquatro Gallery returns to Rocky Neck for the 2013 summer … Continue reading →

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The Annisquam Exchange Spring Opening

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