Day: September 7, 2023

Dave Sag’s Blues Party with Willie “Loco” Alexander @ The Rhumb Line 7:30pm Thursday 9.7.2023

Posted on by Joanne

Rhummie: Mr. Wilie Alexander! Post pop punk plebian poet and Gloucester’s very own. come see! with Billyclub Loosigian, on guitar and Steve Bankuti, on thumpers. Hours 730 -1030.
Dave Sag

40 Railroad Ave.Gloucester, MA

https://www.therhumbline.com/

Generous Gardeners Dahlia Flower and Photography Competition

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

As we walk on Stacy Boulevard the beauty of the flowers bring so much joy. Thank you Generous Gardeners.

 

Generous Gardeners Announces a Dahlia Flower and Photography Competition

Generous Gardeners is hosting our first Dahlia Flower and Photography Competition to be held September 30 at Bass Rocks Golf Club, Gloucester. Specimen dahlias in a variety of categories and photographs of dahlias are sought for competition entries. The display will be free and open to the public from 11:00 – 2:00. Vote for your favorite for the People’s Choice Award.

There are four categories of dahlia flowers and three categories of dahlia photographs.  Each category is limited to 15 submissions, so if you would like to compete, please register soon.  Each participant is limited to two entries.

For registration information to participate and more about the event go to https://generousgardeners.org.

 

 

Chase branch coming to Walgreens Plaza where Papa Gino’s shuttered #GloucesterMA

Posted on by Catherine

Construction news.

Chase is opening hundreds of branches in local communities including in Gloucester in one of the anchor buildings comprising Walgreens Plaza downtown. The firm renovating the structure for a flagship bank, in a space originally built out for a now shuttered Papa Gino’s restaurant, has built many for Chase already. The branch is located next to Dunkin’ Donuts and across from the Santander branch that opened in the yogurt store. It’s expected to open by January 2024.

Responses to questions I’ve received about more construction:

The crane above and behind Walgreens is for renovation happening at police headquarters.

Further afield: not sure, but assuming the dig out by Thatcher Road condos is landscaping and it looks like a path (out back?). The sidewalk/path below grade that flooded and iced over was removed and a new sign added.

Felix’s Family Farm Sunflower Field

Posted on by Pat D

Felix’s Family Farm in Ipswich on Lowes Lane (formerly Tip Top Tulips/School Street Sunflowers) has their spectacular sunflower field now open. They expect to be selling tickets for a few more days but NOW is peak. Tickets are only $10 and available online (I believe you can also pay at the gate). This is a great experience for families, children, lone adults like myself. Paul’s theme this year is FAMILY and signage is sprinkled throughout the peak bloom sunflower paths. There are a number of photo opps along the way including alpacas and cows. Felix’s Family Farm offers yoga, glamping and more. It’s family run and very friendly. It’s well worth a little ride. In the meantime, enjoy a little sunflower sunshine.

2nd Annual Blackburn Brew Fest

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

~ CHAMBERCACC ~

Experience one of the best views on Cape Ann with a cold beer in your hand on Saturday, September 16 at the 2nd Annual Blackburn Brew Fest at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester MA. Join us to sample hundreds of beers, ciders, and meads brewed by close to 30 Commonwealth breweries. Also featuring two live bands – Over the Bridge and Soul Rebel Project – and 7 food trucks. There is only one session on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. $50 in advance tickets or $60 at the door. $10 designated driver ticket available. This is strictly a 21+ event. No children (including infants) or pets allowed. Please visit https://blackburnbrewfest.com for tickets. Presented by the Next Gen Young Professionals Group of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce to benefit the Cape Ann Community Foundation.