Day: April 23, 2024

Stone Zoo Visit

Posted on by Pat D

We had family visiting a while ago and it was nice enough to go to one of my favorite places to take visitors: the Zoo! We are blessed with 2 Zoos in the area and decided to visit Stone Zoo in Stoneham. Since it’s kind of early in the season, some renovations are still under way in some areas which is very normal. But it was the perfect day for many of the animals to be out and relatively active. We were especially thrilled with the flamingos and the active black bears. The children in the group remain (mostly) engaged but the adults were totally enthralled. We have a membership that allows guests so we paid nothing extra at the gate. I think this is a good investment as we go a few times a year and it pays itself off. The drive and the parking are relatively easy so it makes for a great family activity.

The Gloucester Student Arts Festival returns on Saturday, May 18th

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ GLOUCESTEREDUCATIONFOUNDATION

The Gloucester Student Arts Festival returns on Saturday, May 18th
The Gloucester Education Foundation and Gloucester Public Schools are thrilled to bring back the Gloucester Student Arts Festival for its 14th year, a daylong celebration of the arts in the Gloucester Public Schools!
The festival will feature indoor exhibits of student work at City Hall and the Cape Ann Museum, and an outdoor block party on Warren Street and in the CAM Courtyard with performances, live music, art-making workshops, and food trucks. Visual and performing arts from grades Pre-K-12 will be showcased, with the goal of every student in Gloucester represented in at least one way. All 3rd, 5th and 8th graders will also have work on display at the Cape Ann Museum, and GHS seniors will be highlighted in a curated show at City Hall, with an opening reception on Friday 5/17. A closing concert by Dis n Dat, a band selected by GHS students, will take place from 3-4pm in the CAM Courtyard.
This all-ages event will be a destination for families, community members, artists, and visitors. Join us for a day of joyful creativity and art! Visit http://www.thinkthebest.org/news1/artsfest24 for details. Final schedule will be posted 5/1/24.