Day: July 31, 2023

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Tuesday, August 1, 5-9pm – Moonrise Market at The Emerson Inn in Rockport featuring about 20 local crafters, artisans and makers and live music from Sasquatch (5-6pm) and The Jantelles (6-9pm) and cash bar and boxed picnic meals available by the Inn. Plus a full Sturgeon Moon!! 

Thursday, August 3, 4-8pm – Summer Market @ Ocean Alliance on Rocky Neck in Gloucester. Close to 25 vendors, BBQ from Meat and Sweet Foods truck, and live music by  “Cowboy Bob” (4-6) and the Blue Honey Drops (6-8).  Plus,the Ocean Alliance crew will be on hand with information for visitors to learn about about their whale research, marine conservation work, and the restoration project at the historic paint factory as well as well as featured products for sale.  For an added water adventure, arrive at Ocean Alliance’s dock by Gloucester’s water taxi (free for event shuttles) or Harbormaster shuttle (fee)!

Fine Dining…

Title: “Our People, Our Stories” Gloucester400+ Commemorative Legacy Book

Where: To order on-line www.gloucesterma400.org/book/

The long-anticipated legacy project of the Gloucester400+ Stories Project is now available for advanced ordering at a special pre-publication price. This beautiful collection of stories, excerpts from stories, and poems reflects the city’s rich cultural diversity. You will read tales of people who found their way to Gloucester’s shores, and whose lives were shaped by the land, the sea, or its unique community. In the mix are a variety of themes including family histories, impactful memories and moments, and character essays. Some of the stories have never been told before and some feature the fresh voices of first-time writers. 

To reserve this special limited-edition book we are encouraging the public to order online now. Pre-publication price is $60 for hardcover, $35 for softcover plus sales tax; the price will increase after publication. “Our People, Our Stories” will be available in time for the holiday season. Books will be available to pick up at either the G400+ Office at 123 Main Street or The Bookstore of Gloucester at 61 Main Street; there is also an option to ship books for a flat-rate fee.

The Gloucester400+ Stories Project is a community driven initiative, fueled by persons who came forward and simply wanted their stories told. You will hear the voices of ordinary and not-so-ordinary people who have something to say about their connections to and experiences in Gloucester.  Our entire Stories Project Legacies Collection spans written individual stories, endorsed books, videos and audio. While the commemorative book includes a significant portion of the stories project legacy, the entire collection of stories will 

 

 

 

 

remain available online and accessible for reading and research purposes into the future. The Stories Project is continuing to accept stories to be published on our website and be included in our legacy collection. Plans are in development to ensure community access to the collection well beyond 2023. 

From hundreds of submissions, a cross selection of stories and excerpts were chosen from those that reached us on or before the deadline of March 17, 2023. The book committee wish they could have included all submissions; the sheer volume of stories prohibited them from doing so. It was a challenge to choose the stories and excerpts, but each story submitted was carefully considered and reflect a diverse range of voices, experiences, timeframes, and themes. 

“I am delighted with the success of the 400 Stories Project and compliment all those who submitted stories embracing Gloucester’s 400+ anniversary. The quality of the submissions is impressive. I am honored to be part of the team that leaves this quadricentennial legacy of Gloucester voices.” – Laura Ventimiglia, Executive Director Emerita, who played a significant role initially in bringing the Stories Project to life.

To order online www.gloucesterma400.org/book/

Free Community Concert @ August 11

To celebrate their Centennial Anniversary, the Gloucester Rotary will host a free Community Concert with musical guests Captain Jack & The Strangers (The Northshore’s Premier Billy Joel Tribute Band) and opener Brandon Blatchford & the Wannabe Teenagerson on Friday, August 11, 2023, 6-10pm at the Antonio F. Gentile Bandstand in Stage Fort Park.

The celebration will include food and beverages for purchase from 5 Star Phresh-Phood and Harbor Tap Trailer!

Mark your calendars!

For more information about the Gloucester Rotary, visit www.gloucesterrotary.org or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RotaryGloucesterMA.

We celebrated Margarita Monday with the Bluefin Blowout at Mile Marker last week. Though the drink menu was especially designed for the Blowout, it was a good reminder of what a nice location it is at Mile Marker on Essex Ave for a relaxing drink and/or meal. And the view is pretty terrific too. Cheers Mile Marker!