My View of Life on the Dock
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Heather Dagle from 7 Seas Whale Watch reports that this sweet fledgling appeared several days ago after its nest, which was located at Fisherman’s Wharf, was destroyed in a recent storm. He/she has yet to learn how to fly however, its Mom stops by daily to feed it regurgitated food. After seeing how much the fledgling enjoyed splashing around in a bowl of water placed there by Heather and Kate, I dropped off a big galvanized tub. Heather promises to send a picture if he jumps in!
Did you know that 7 Seas Whale Watch was voted best Boston’s Best Whale Watching company by WGBH-Boston Reader’s Poll? Check out their website Here.
Gray Seal Eating a Striper
All images except fledgling gull courtesy Google image search.
Good Morning Gloucester reader Anita sent along a photo of a young seal perched on the Annisquam. It reminded me to post my Seal PSA, which I think is a good idea to do annually, especially at this time of year when many young seals beach themselves. They are usually not injured or ill and only need to rest, or occasionally, to escape danger (think shark). Never approach a hauled out seal; simply leave it to recuperate and make its way back to the water in its own time.
Thanks so much Anita for submitting your photo!
Live From Cape Ann Farmers Market! 
Cape Ann Farmers Market, Sista Felicia Mudiga Steak.. looks and smells so good
Dave says,
A major chunk of the Boston blues scene is gonna come crashing on your head this Thursday night, as I welcome back the Octomom® of the Blues: Ms. Diane Blue. The Divine Miss B has been busy and to show appreciation, she’s dragging in some of the top players around. The corpus delicti consists of Mr. Bobby Gus, glitar wunderkind and general ding dong daddy, Mr. Joe Bargar keyboard arachnid and swelling reducer, and the fabulous Mr. Steve Bankuti, algorhythmist, on the skins. This is a dangerous band. I’m wearing my truss. Ask your doctor if the blues Bash is right for you.
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Gloucester, MA 01930
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The usual drumming class with Mamadou takes place at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 (all are welcome). This Tuesday the weather was so beautiful, they decided to move to Trefrey Park. They sounded great and people stopped to listen and watch, including my mother and I. Henry the dog was so moved by the sound that he flipped on his back and pawed the air to the beat of the drums. It was hysterical how well he kept to the beat and truly enjoyed himself.
E.J. Lefavour
Weather permitting….
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This video got cut short a little …..so good..
The Cape Ann Museum, which owns and operates this historic property, will open the White-Ellery House on Saturday, August 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Museum docents and staff will be on hand to educate the public about the unique house and its history. The house is located at 245 Washington Street at the corner of Poplar Street in Gloucester and is open to the public at no charge on the first Saturday of the month from May through October as part of Escapes North 17th Century Saturdays. Parking is available off Poplar Street in the field behind the house.
The White-Ellery House was built in 1710 and is one of just a handful of First Period houses in Eastern Massachusetts that survives to this day. Unlike other structures of this period, the largely unfurnished house has had very few interior alterations over the years. Stepping inside today, visitors enter much the same house they would have 300 years ago.
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The recently renovated Cape Ann Museum celebrates the art, history and culture of Cape Ann – a region with a rich and varied culture of nationally significant historical, industrial and artistic achievement. The Museum’s collections include fine art from the 19th century to the present, artifacts from the fishing & maritime and granite quarrying industries, textiles, furniture, a library/archives, and two historic houses. For a detailed media fact sheet please visit www.capeannmuseum.org/press.
The Museum is located at 27 Pleasant Street in Gloucester. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $10.00 adults, $8.00 Cape Ann residents, seniors and students. Youth (under 18) and Museum members are free. For more information please call: (978)283-0455 x10. Additional information can be found online at www.capeannmuseum.org.
The event of the summer auction season! Kaminski Auctions, the North Shore’s premier auctioneer for over 25 years, will conduct live and online bidding at the NSAA’s exquisite harbor side galleries overlooking East Gloucester’s Smith Cove. Over 80 original works, including watercolors, oils, graphics, and sculpture by the NSAA’s extraordinary, multi-award winning and nationally acclaimed artists, will be offered for bidding.
A rare opportunity to add to your Cape Ann artists collection, and also a rare opportunity to help fund the NSAA’s restoration of its home for over ninety years. The Annual Fine Art Auction proceeds are paramount to funding the much needed restoration of the windows and exterior siding of its historic gallery building.
Tickets are available through NSAA’s website http://www.nsarts.org, by telephone or at the door. Elegant hors d’oeuvre and wine gala.
The North Shore Arts Association’s galleries are open, free to the public,
Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m.
More information on all North Shore Arts Association events is available by visiting their website at www.nsarts.org, and by email at arts@nsarts.org, or by telephone 978 283-1857.
James Eves, owner of Cape Ann Giclée, Fine Art Printing and Gallery, is GMG’s Arts Enthusiast and the Calendar Guy. To submit arts related press releases, photos of arts events or any arts related posts email: james@capeanngiclee.com.
To add an event to the GMG Cape Ann Calendar go here to see how to submit events.
Bill O’Connor from http://www.northshorekid.com just sent me this photo. Neither one of us have ever seen one
“Step on a Crack – Break your mother’s back” or
Step on a Crack and Trees will Fall and Sidewalks will disappear.
This all happened in less than 48 hours.. after a 24 “ crack in the sidewalk was lifted 1/4” high by a tree root.
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A cruise on the Lady Jillian operated by Cape Ann Harbor Tours on a Hot Day is a must.
Also meet first mate “Joe” seen here with a fisherman’s hat.
Finally there’s something to help all the lazy joggers out there. If you’ve been wondering how you’re doing it all wrong, here is a little video to help you. Now stop sweating and starting living!
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Marshalls Farm Stand & Sista Felica’s Kitchen look forward to seeing you this afternoon at todays Cape Ann Farmers Market!
Captain Joe’s Lobster Chowder ~ Captain Joe’s Fresh Cape Ann Lobster served up in Dairy Based Chowder, with Farm Fresh Corn, Onion, & Potato, & Topped with Crispy Bacon & Farm Fresh Chive
***Allergy Warning– Contains Seafood , Lobster, Dairy, Bacon, Corn, Onion, Potato, Chive, Wine***
Muddicca Steak Sandwich ~ Grilled Sicilian Breadcrumb Crusted Steak Cutlets Served on Italian Bread with Sista Felicia’s Famous Basil Pesto (Pesto Contains Pine Nuts), Farm Fresh Red Roasted Peppers & Provolone Cheese
***Allergy Warning– Contains Italian bread, Cheese, Meat, Nuts, Lemon, Garlic, Italian Seasonings, Dairy, Olive Oil, Red Pepper, Basil***
Tomato Cucumber Salad ~ Farm Fresh Tomato, Cucumber, & Red Onion Salad Dressed in Olive Oil & Oregano Vinaigrette Dressing
** Allergy Warnings– Ingredients; Farm Fresh Tomato, Cucumber & Red Onion, Olive Oil, Oregano, Salt Pepper, Sugar***
Sista Felicia’s Sweet Tea~ Infused with Mint & Lemon
** Allergy Warning– Tea, Sugar, Lemon, Mint***
*Disclaimer: Pricing & Availability Subject to Change*
***Please Notify Your Server Of Any Food Allergies Before Placing Order***
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Fresh picked Corn, tomatoes, kale,beets,carrots, zucchini, summer squash, lettuce, raspberries, blueberries, basil, cilantro, dill, eggplant, cucumber, pickling cukes, sweet onions
August! Yikes. Slooooooow down, summer.
Thanks to Kim Smith for reminding us that kids sail free on Saturday mornings on the Thomas E. Lannon. Take advantage of that great offer and receive one free child ticket for each adult ticket purchased.
Thanks to Joey for reminding us that the CATA Trolley departs from Stage Fort park and makes stops all around Gloucester. Parking at Stage Fort is FREE if you are riding the shuttle and ticket prices are the best take around at only $1 or $3 to hop on and off all day long! Seriously!
The boys and I will often grab some smoothies and an ice coffee and just go for the round trip ride around the Cape to kill some time. Totally an awesome thing to do….and even better if you want to hop off at Harbor Loop for a bit, or spend some time at Good Harbor Beach without the hassle (or cost) of parking, or walk around Rocky Neck and grab a bite to eat or an ice cream. My only wish is that it was available on weekdays too! For now, it is just weekends and holidays.
And see the official website HERE
Welcome to the 50th annual Beverly Homecoming celebration!
Join us as we celebrate the 50th annual Beverly Homecoming from July 29th – August 9th! Over the past 50 years Homecoming has grown to include over 40 events for individuals and families, both young and old, including everyone’s favorite lobster festival on Wednesday, August 5th! See you there!
Find much more information HERE
Find ALL the information you’ll need and see the SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, HERE
Heritage Days kicks off this year with the 27th Annual Salem Maritime Festival at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site on Derby Wharf from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The 27th Salem Maritime Festival will host an exciting array of free family fun festivities, including free harbor cruises, traditional craft demonstrations, and children’s activities. Come cruise, sail, paddle, and row through four centuries of Salem maritime history. Explore the Friendship of Salem and visiting vessels. It doesn’t stop there folks, there are also three different events happening at the Willows on Saturday. Be entertained by the Bridgin G.A.P.S. concert with performances ranging from local and non-local recording artists, live bands, dance groups, poets and other performance beginning at noon and running until 6:00 p.m. The Firemen’s Muster takes place at 12:30 p.m. where crews will compete to throw the longest stream of water with an antique hand pumped fire engine. Clown Day will be also be happening from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. where clowns will be on hand all day to make balloon figures for your children, get their face painted and let them be entertained by a special performance at 2:30pm.
For a more comprehensive list of family actiivities, visit our friends at North Shore Kid
