Month: November 2023

The program for this year’s Middle Street Walk is so huge, that we thought you might want to get a early view. The paper programs aren’t ready yet but this is what will be happening. And, don’t forget about the Gingerbread “Creation” Contest!!!!! More information on www.middlestreetwalk.org

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IMAGE ~  ~ MIDDLESTWALK

The program for this year’s Middle Street Walk is so huge, that we thought you might want to get a early view. The paper programs aren’t ready yet but this is what will be happening. And, don’t forget about the Gingerbread “Creation” Contest!!!!! More information on www.middlestreetwalk.org

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Design Of Mine

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Kate and I are going to feature one or two local places to buy holiday gifts each day highlighting the fact that there’s no need to buy your presents online or trudge up to the mall. There’s excellent places to shop right here in Gloucester. For more visit www.goodmorninggloucester.com

Previous videos:

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Mystery Train

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Cape Ann Olive Oil

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- The Cave

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- The Bookstore Of Gloucester

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Sweats of New England

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Brass Monkey

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Design Of Mine

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Hey Joey!

Sharing mallard – he is a long haired daschund!

Gloucester’s annual Parade

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Even with no power and using a generator, the Gloucester Christmas Parade was a success.  Lots of fun.

Annisquam Sewing Circle Annual Christmas Fair

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on to the Winter Holidays. Join us at the Annisquam Sewing Circle Christmas Fair – Greens galore, beautiful, handcrafted items, delicious gourmet foods and more🎄

Saturday, December 2, 8 to 12:30

Annisquam Village Hall

34 Leonard St., Gloucester, MA 01930

Special Exhibition in support of ‘400 Trees Gloucester, a 400+ project’. Opening December 2nd Jane Deering Gallery #GloucesterMA

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Generous art dealer announces a Special Exhibition in support of ‘400 Trees Gloucester’, a Gloucester 400+ program. The show features work by 26 artists. The Opening Reception is on Saturday December 2nd, 2023 from 1-4pm at Jane Deering Gallery, 19 Pleasant Street, in Gloucester, Mass.

“Dear Friends of JDG, Come and celebrate the holidays with us as we support the planting of 400+ Trees throughout Gloucester.

Jane Deering

Press Release:

In support of 400 Trees Gloucester, Jane Deering Gallery is pleased to present Branching Out. Two weekends only: December 2nd & 3rd; December 9th & 10th. The gallery will donate 30% of its proceeds to the 400 Trees project, founded by Gloucester resident Peter Lawrence. The project has three stages:

  1. Planting 400 Trees;
  2. Locating the city’s oldest trees;
  3. Learning about trees, done in collaboration with the Cape Ann Y, Sawyer Free Library and existing educational programs within Gloucester Public Schools.

26 participating artists: Aaron Fink, Adin Murray, Ann Conneman, Celia Eldridge, Coco Berkman, Elizabeth Awalt, Esther Pullman, Gabrielle Bazarghi, Geoffrey Bayliss, George Wingate, Hélène Falcon, James Paradis, Jesse Mireles, Juni Van Dyke, Karen Matthews, Katherine Richmond, Kristine Fisher, Laura Gettler, Liz Fletcher, Maria Malatesta, Michael Porter, Neeta Madahar, Paige Farrell, Ro Snell, Sue Willis, Tom Fels

Holiday refreshments on each day. Gallery hours: 1:00-4:00pm

Works from the exhibition can be viewed at http://www.janedeeringgallery.com

2023. JANE DEERING GALLERY. Branching Out . December 2, 3, 9 & 10Download

Yoga is for Everyone Thanks to Treetop Yoga

Posted on by Nichole S.

Treetop Yoga. We are lucky to have a McKay on my Finn’s hockey team. That means that sometimes, during downtime between games, you can find Treetop’s owner, Erin, guiding the players through different exercises and poses. We have also brought teams in to work with Erin in the studio during past seasons. A beneficial and important exercise for the total athlete. If you haven’t checked out Treetop Yoga yet, be sure to! Located right off of Pond Road in Gloucester, you’ll find their robust in studio and online schedule perfect…especially this time of year! They’re also offering a special now for new members. Be sure to head to their website to learn more. https://treetopyoga.com/

Vita Bella Dinner

Posted on by Pat D

We were lucky enough to be able to gather for our semi-regular cousins dinner at Vita Bella in Essex this past weekend. We had not visited Vita Bella since it first opened so this provided a good opportunity for a review of a visit with a larger group. Eight of us gathered and had a wonderful experience with the food and service at Vita Bella in Essex. We were seated upstairs so Andy, our server, was absolutely getting his steps in with our visit over the weekend. We were all very happy with our selections from the nicely varied menu as well as with the service provided. I cannot remember each of the orders (we were chatting and catching up) but the included the Taste of Italy, Steak Tips, Chicken Alfredo, Pan Seared Halibut and Veal Marsala. Thank you Andy and the rest of the staff for keeping up with us! We will certainly be back.

Wowza! Kent Circle Gloucester Tree Lighting 2023

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Nov. 26, 2023 – in this 400+ anniversary year the Kent Circle tree lighting is lit

Added to Holiday Lights and Cocoa Drives 2023 🙂 which is just getting going with a few early elves. 350+ homes were featured in 2022. Compare Kent Circle lighting through the years. Link to archive maps here.

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Brass Monkey

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Kate and I are going to feature one or two local places to buy holiday gifts each day highlighting the fact that there’s no need to buy your presents online or trudge up to the mall. There’s excellent places to shop right here in Gloucester. For more visit www.goodmorninggloucester.com

Previous videos:

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Mystery Train

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Cape Ann Olive Oil

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- The Cave

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- The Bookstore Of Gloucester

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Sweats of New England

Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series ’23 With Katelyn Ciaramitaro- Brass Monkey

The Serenitee Restaurant Group Countdown to Cyber Monday is on…

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 ~ SAM 

The Serenitee Restaurant Group Countdown to Cyber Monday is on…

Our biggest sale of the year is just days away!

One day only: Monday, November 27th 

20% off E-GIFT CARDS online* 

*20% Off E-Gift Card offer valid from 12:01 AM to  11:59 PM EST on 11/27/23

Offer valid on e-gift cards online ONLY, not valid on physical gift cards

Cannot be combined with other offers 

Limit $1,000 in Gift Cards per person ($800 paid) 

Gift Cards may be redeemed at all Serenitee Restaurant locations. 

Holiday Lights and Cocoa Drives 2023 #GloucesterMA 🚗☕🎄🌟⛄🕎

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Holiday Lights and Cocoa Drives is just getting going. This gem was spotted November 15th, the first of the season. Will Barbie pink be among the 2023 trends? Maybe. More homes and neighborhoods will be added, so be sure to check back. Photos will be posted on Good Morning Gloucester in separate batches.

photo caption (pinch and zoom to enlarge): For the 7th year in a row—and the 4th accompanied by a map with photos—enjoy snapshots of Gloucester’s decorated homes. Scroll down to see the first batch of twinkling houses that have been added to the Holiday Lights and Cocoa Drives 2023 map edition as of November 25. Also, scroll down to a list of area ‘Mark Your Calendar’, not-to-miss, seasonal events.

2023 Map Holiday Lights and Cocoa Drives

link here or google earth here

For prior year maps, see here

Mark your calendars!

In addition to the area’s rewarding drives past cheery homes, beautiful seasonal tree lightings and festive sparkling downtowns are bustling with activities.

2023. Annual events (days and times differ year to year)

  • Nov. 25-January CAPE ANN: Cape Ann business store fronts are decked out. check out Winter Lights on Cape Ann
  • Nov. 26 GLOUCESTER: Gloucester tree lighting in Kent Circle and Santa parade
  • Dec. 1 ESSEX: A Very Essex Christmas Celebration. Santa arrives by boat.
  • Dec. 1, 2 MANCHESTER: Holiday Stroll; Christmas by the Sea and Santa by boat
  • Dec 2 ESSEX: Holiday market
  • Dec. 2 ROCKPORT: Christmas in Rockport. Santa’s arrival by lobster boat and Tree in Dock Square lighting
  • Dec. 2 & 3 GLOUCESTER: 2nd Annual Parade of Trees (fundraiser for Horribles Parade)
  • Dec. 3 GLOUCESTER (9am): Half Merry-thon & 5K race. Good Harbor Beach
  • Dec. 7 GLOUCESTER: Annual Ladies Night shopping
  • Dec. 8 ROCKPORT: Holiday shopping night
  • Dec. 9 IPSWICH: Jingle Bell walk
  • Dec. 9 ROCKPORT: Holiday wagon rides
  • Dec. 9 GLOUCESTER: extravaganza all day: Historic Middle Street Walk incredible program https://middlestreetwalk.org; Deck the Dock at Maritime Gloucester; Stacy Boulevard Chris Williams bronze planters dedication; Lobster Trap Tree lighting (4:30PM); and all in Gloucester’s 400+ anniversary year
  • Dec. 10 GLOUCESTER: Santa at sea Beauport cruiselines
  • Dec. 10 IPSWICH: Menorah lighting
  • Dec. 12 GLOUCESTER: Temple Ahavat Achim Lobster Trap Menorah Lighting
  • Dec. 14 GLOUCESTER: Men’s Night Shopping
  • Dec. 16 ROCKPORT: 78th annual Rockport Christmas pageant

Randy Cotter Sr SUBMITs #BOATDOG “Bouy” SUBMIT YOUR BOAT DOG PHOTO- OWNER AND DOG’S NAME TO BE FEATURED IN OUR GMG “BOATDOGSERIES

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Joey, meet my fishing buddy, Bowie. He would be honored to be part of Good Morning Gloucester

Cape Ann Makers Market at Cruiseport on Saturday

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

On Saturday the Cape Ann Makers Market was awesome.  Cruiseport is such a beautiful venue.  The Cape Ann Makers Market committee works so hard to put on this great and amazing Holiday Show.  Thank you to these amazing women, Owners Anna Baglaneas Eves (Cape Ann Sea Salt Co.), Deanna Fay (Hold Fast Co.), and Angelia Corrado (Eleven Eleven Elixir).  We all would like to thank the customers who came to shop locally.  We appreciate your business.

Sunset after the Holiday Show at Cruiseport

Downtown Gloucester Santa Parade 2023 Livestream 11/26/23 Link to Join Here-www.facebook.com/goodmorninggloucester

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Downtown Gloucester Santa Parade 2023 Livestream 11/26/23

Link to join here-  www.facebook.com/goodmorninggloucester 

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