Crazy Golf Outfit Prize Category just announced. Please play the video at the end of this post for all the details. PLEASE! I’m donating one of my framed prints, a GMG Old School Cap, and one of the new womens Gloucester Golf Quarter Zip Shirts from my new Gloucester Golf Line of Apparel found here- https://gloucesterapparel.square.site/ Susan Kelly from generous Gardeners generously is donating two gift baskets- one with a gardening knee pad, an incredibly hori hori knife gardening tool and another with Neptune’s Harvest Fertilizer!
@bluecollarlobsterco Behind the Gloucester House at 9am Saturday July 1st for sign in. Let me know if you plan on entering. There will be a cash bar and Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas will be flowing!!! We encourage drinking to loosen up your play. We will have prizes including GMG Merch and a new previously unreleased Gloucester golf Quarter Zip! Zero cost entry fee. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. We encourage you to bring friends and take Good care of your bartenders. We will be live-streaming the event for those that can’t attend. Can’t wait to see you all there. Invite friends and let me know if you will be competing!!!!LFG!!!!!!
Thanks to Lyon Waugh Auto Group for providing the putting green.
Mens Hex Gloucester Golf Logo Four Way Stretch Quarter Zips Available For Pre-Order-
Reception and Award Ceremony: Sunday, July 2, 2023, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
North Shore Arts Association 11 Pirate’s Lane, Gloucester, MA 01931
Brian Murphy, Big Mouth, mixed media on wood, Winner of the Blick Art Materials Award for Excellence in Any Medium Dimetrious Athas, Bearly Full, oil, Winner of the Parco Fine Arts Award for Cape Ann Landscape or Seascape in OilCheryl Dyment, Sail Away, oil, oil pastel, and graphite on paper Eileen Mueller, Sandy Bay Sail, oil, Winner of the NSAA Board of Trustees Award for Excellence in Any MediumJoe Smith, Falling Water, scratchboard, Winner of the John Strohmeier Memorial Award for Excellence in Any MediumJudy Metcalfe, Molten Star, watercolor, Winner of the Lee Queen Memorial Award for an Outstanding Watercolor, Given by Chris Queen, Court Queen, and Hilary MacGrathPatrick McCay, Cow Glimpse Storm, acrylic, Winner of the Coakley Family Award for an Expressive, Experimental Painting Robert Lafond, Road to Fields Above 2, oil on linen, Winner of the Milton Provoncha Family Award for an Outstanding Work of Art in Any MediumRobert Steedman, Spring Runoff, watercolor, Winner of the Mary Bryan Memorial Award for Contemporary Representational or Semi Realistic WatercolorTM Nicholas, Under Mt. Mansfield, oil, Winner of the Institution for Savings Award for Excellence in Any Medium
The North Shore Arts Association is proud to announce Exhibit: New England 2023, our 2nd Regional Juried show of the year. Featuring over 170 unique and masterful works of art, this show containing a wide variety of mediums and styles is sure to speak out to everyone. Exhibit: New England’s mission is to bring the best of the best in local art on display here in our Main Gallery. You don’t want to miss this grand exhibition bringing both new and storied talent to the forefront here at the NSAA.
Exhibit: New England will be on display and available to the public from July 1 – July 29, 2023.
Please join us for the reception and award ceremony on Sunday, July 2nd from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. All are welcome!
North Shore Arts Association is located at 11 Pirate’s Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930.
For more information about events please call (978) 283-1857 or email arts@nsarts.org. Visiting hours are Monday – Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM and Sundays 12 – 4 PM.
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on 10 selected wines from Main Street Wines, 6 Harry is pouring, priced from $14.99 to $29.99, and another 5 of his wines from the 14.99 bin. We even have one of our bestsellers, the Fiou Sancerre on sale! With a purchase of any 6 of these wines, the Sancerre will come down to $23.99! Save $72.00 on a case of Sancerre!
We always enjoy it when Harry, co-owner of Main Street Wines, comes to Savour to pour his selections. Main Street specializes in quality wines at a reasonable price, many of which are organic, fully natural, or biodynamically farmed.
WINES
Gerard Fiou Sancerre Terroir Silex 2021, Loire, France
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc, Alc.13%
Marked by its charming hilltop village in the easternmost territory of the Loire, Sancerre is famous for its vivacious, citrus-dominant Sauvignon Blanc. Variations in topography—rolling hills and steep slopes from about 600 to 1,300 feet in elevation—with great soil variations, contribute to the variations in character in Sancerre Sauvignon Blancs. Flint (silex) soils close to the village of Sancerre produce particularly perfumed and age-worthy wines. Domaine Gerard Fiou is a family Estate created several generations ago by Gerard Fiou’s ancestors. Since taking over, Gerard Fiou has been developing his property by taking care to limit the yield of his vineyard and to respect the ecosystem of the grounds moving toward biodynamic methods. The 2021 Sancerre Blanc, Terroir Silex, opens with a clear and elegant, very aromatic yet refined bouquet with aromas of white and yellow tropical fruits (passion fruit) as well as a hint of cassis, fresh nettles, and crushed flint stones. Medium-bodied and with clear, well-defined fruit, this is an elegant, stimulating, and fruity Sancerre that finishes with tart grapefruit and lime bitters with ripe but refreshing, perfectly integrated acidity. Pairs well with shellfish and spring salads. $ 29.99
Clendenen Family Vineyards Pinot Gris 2020, Santa Maria, California
Varietal: Pinot Gris, Alc.13.5%
Jim Clendenen had already collected countless honors and accolades for his Au Bon Climat wines when he created the Clendenen Family Vineyards label in 2000 as a vehicle to bring many of his most artisanal and experimental wines to market. All are produced in very small quantities; many of these wines are crafted from unique varietals grown primarily on his organically farmed Le Bon Climat and Rancho La Cuna Vineyards. The project has expanded to include special plantings at Bien Nacido Vineyard as well. While two of the jewels from this project are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, he also makes benchmark examples of Nebbiolo, Tocai Friulano, Viognier, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, and a Syrah/Viognier blend. The Pinot Gris has stone fruit aromas and a rich, full body with juicy peach and nectarines notes and a spicy ginger note on the finish. Pairs well with sushi, salads and fresh vegetables, shellfish. $27.99
M. Chapoutier Marius Blanc, Languedoc, France
Varietal: Vermentino, Alc. 12.5%
M.Chapoutier began in 1808 and has since expanded into an internationally recognized domain. It was Marius Chapoutier, current winemaker Michel Chapoutier’s great-grandfather, who put the Chapoutier name firmly on the Rhône Valley map in the early 20th century and established its reputation for quality as far afield as America. Michel is continuing his grandfather’s legacy. The grapes are harvested at nighttime so as to prevent their oxidation and thus obtain richer and fresher wines. They are pressed directly without any maceration. No sulphur is added during the fermentation, which is carried out at a low temperature. As soon as the alcoholic fermentation has ended, the wines are cooled and left to mature without any sulphur on fine lees. The Marius Vermentino pours a pale yellow with green tints. The nose is very open, with citrus aromas and notes of grapefruit and ripe fruit. The palate is ample, rich, and fruity with good acidity. Pairs well with fish, herby and citrusy dishes, and artichokes. $14.99
In 2009, former wine importer Stephen Cronk, his wife, Jeany, and their three children left London and moved to Provence to pursue their dream of becoming winemakers. They were joined by master winemaker Angela Muir, and Mirabeau Rosé was born. Domaine Mirabeau falls within the newly created subregion within the Côtes de Provence, AOC Notre Dame des Anges. The terroir covers 3,900 hectares of vineyards interwoven within the landscape of umbrella pines, cork oak trees, and chestnut groves typical of the Plaine des Maures, an ecosystem rich in fauna and flora. The 20-hectare estate includes 14 hectares of vines, principally Grenache, Cinsault, and Rolle (Vermentino). Domaine Mirabeau is in the process of converting to organic farming and regenerative agriculture. The Rosé Classic pours a pale peach color with brighter pink reflections. It is elegant on the nose, with aromas of cherry, vineyard peach, apricot, orange zest, freesia, and a hint of strawberries and cream. Ample and generous in the mouth, it has good acidity. Notes of dried peach and ripe strawberry, and a slight grip, gives some real layered depth to the palate.
Pairs well with charcuterie, ratatouille, and grilled salmon. $18.99
Octopoda Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California
Varietal: Pinot Noir, Alc.14%
Precision Wine Co. presents a distinguished and diverse collection of wines. Each wine is made with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality; from harvesting the grapes in the vineyards to designing original packaging, every step of the winemaking process is handled with precision. The wines are made to showcase the complexity of flavor, diversity of terroir, and distinct characteristics of California’s appellations and wine regions. Proprietor and vintner Trevor Sheehan started his journey to create a top wine collection when he became a winemaker 10 years ago. Octopoda Pinot Noir pours a ruby red, and rich aromas of red cherries and plums on the nose continue on the palate, along with a hint of toasted oak. Pairs well with fish, chicken, and Asian food. $22.99
The Verga family has been producing wine since 1895. These days, the fifth generation of Vergas is making wine in Lombardy, and they have made improvements and innovations in production that have allowed them to expand distribution worldwide. The Natale Verga Intré Rosso is an Italian red blend that hails from three different terroirs, Corvina (Veneto), Sangiovese (Toscana), and Nero d’Avola (Sicilia). It opens with a bouquet of red currants, blackberries, black cherry and a sweet spice of licorice. The flavors travel to a round and warm palate, and while the tannins are present, they lead to a soft, lingering finish.
Pairs well with baked macaroni and cheese, chicken ravioli, or pizza. $ 14.99
Kathleen’s Price-Value Gems:
Unique to SAVOUR our three price-value collections, with
each category ($9.99ers – $14.99ers -$19.99ers) offering hundreds of wines
at one price, personally curated by Kathleen, some have limited availability.
9.99ers…the quality is taste delivering above-price enjoyment …Value!
14.99ers…exhibiting qualities of complexity…Elevating the Experience!
19.99ers…value laden wines by innovative vintners…Expect Exceptional!
Adding to this Saturday’s wine tasting and sale is Savour’s Everyday Tech Tastings at the North Shore’s Only Digital Wine Machine. Fun to use and enjoy! Taste up to 20 wines with new selections regularly added…& yes, complimentary. Kathleen welcomes your questions for food pairings.
Welcome Your Donation in any amount for Pathways for Children.
Thank You! …Kathleen
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Savour Wine Tastings!
July 1 – Harry Zarkades, owner of Main Street Wines
July 8 – Casey Gruttadauria of Ideal Wines
July 15 – Dave Bender of Vineyard Road wines
July 22 – Tomasso Mistretta of Vinifera Wines
July 29 – Matt Brooks of Cynthia Hurley Wines
August 5 – Gordon Alexander – owner of Terroir Wines
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Continuing to offer a case discount 0f 10% on wines and all items purchased with the case to all customers. Wine Club members get 5% off on 6 bottles and all items purchased with the 6 bottles. Thanks again for your support!
We continue using our 5 Molekule high performance air purification units that clear the air of 99.9% of viruses, bacteria and allergens every hour, store wide.
We are pleased to continue curbside pickup service
Savour Wine & Cheese l 76 Prospect St. l Gloucester l 978. 282 .1455
From Dan, Aaron, from the Happy Humpback’s brother
The Happy Humpback is a great local cafe
Hi, my name is Dan and my amazing older brother has been recently hospitalized with meningitis, as well as a blood infection, leaving him unable to work while he fights to get well. This leaves my brother and his family in a difficult situation as their cafe, The Happy Humpback, is their main source of income. As a neighborhood spot that recently celebrated its one year anniversary, we are worried that this loss of income will result in a forced permanent closure of the restaurant. We would hate for that to happen. Please, consider donating to help keep my brother’s family and the Happy Humpback on solid ground. All donations will go toward paying bills, covering lost wages for employees, and supporting family expenses. Happy Humpback Cafe Page
Several friends and I had dinner on the deck at Mile Marker One last night. We shared a few appetizers (which I forgot to photograph) that were delicious….specifically the SRIRACHA HONEY CAULIFLOWER BITES, CRISP & SPICY BROCCOLI, and the TAHINI HUMMUS, WHIPPED FETA & GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE. For dinner we also chose to share a few different entrees so we sampled the SEAFOOD-STUFFED PINEAPPLE, LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE, STEAK TIPS, FRESH BURRATA, CLASSIC CAESAR, and FISH & CHIPS. The Painkillers and Watermelon Coolers were perfect as well! Check out the menu here: https://capeannmarina.com/dining/menus/
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The Cape Ann Makers Market is hosting a Moonrise Market at the Emerson Inn on Cathedral Ave in Rockport Sunday July 2 2023 from 5-9 PM. Join us outside as we watch the full moon rise over the ocean and shop these wonderful local vendors. Pat D’s Photos will be there featuring (along with many other Cape Ann images) these ready to hang vinyl double sided banners. They are 28 x 40 and very durable and colorful. Come see for yourself or comment here if interested. Hoping to see many of you there!
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Now announcing Sunset Sessions Rooftop Viewing Partyat Beauport Hotel!Join us every Friday and Saturday this summer to turn up your weekend vibe at Beauport Hotel’s Sunset Sessions with ourKick-Off Party on Friday, July 7th!Featuring DJ Jimmie Espo from 617 Events, we are the only place in Gloucester featuring a 21+ eveningrooftop sunset viewing party with stunning views, lively tunes and savory cocktails. Make sure to bring your suit if you want to take a dip in the pool or hot tub!Our limited VIP General Admission starts at $25 and will go on sale on July 4th at 12PM – click the link below to learn more and set up your ticket sale reminder!
Nestled in America’s Oldest Seaport – Beauport Hotel Gloucester is the perfect getaway this summer.Relax and unwind with a refreshing cocktail on our exclusive rooftop pool deck, lounge in…
Allison Moir-Smith is a gifted acrylic painter who came to art as part of a recovery process after a brain injury. She needed something calming to do and found adult coloring books.
From this stemmed a robust daily art practice where she explores subjects from flowers to landscape to fruit to now people.
We will showcase a collection of Allison’s works including a beautiful collaboration with Manchester-based flower farm, Posy Florals. One painting from this series of stunning locally grown flowers will be raffled off at the opening.
As you have heard me say, I am not a birder though I do love taking bird photos. I was doing just that with this unusual (for me) bird in East Gloucester. I had observed it previously but was without my camera but this time I hit the jackpot as it paddled close by. I suspected at first it might be a loon, something I have always wanted to see, but clearly this wasn’t the loon I was expecting. The Photo ID on the Merlin app identified it as a red throated loon, apparently a bit unusual in our area. Some additional info at this Cornell link if you are interested…birder or not…..
Good Morning Gloucester 