Month: April 2024

Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church Event

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

The Essex Piano Trio will perform a concert called ‘Silent Voices Remembered’ at the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church on Thursday evening, May 2nd. The concert will be the third in a biennial series to be jointly hosted by the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation and Temple Ahavat Achim around the international Holocaust memorial day, Yom Hashoah. The Poster is below and attached with the Press Release.

Surfside sub and Pizzas Wicked Wednesday!🍕Buy any 18” Pizza & get a 18” Cheesefor $5 more! 🍕🦞$13.99 + tax Lobster Roll 🦞🍕Half Price 1 Topping & Cheese 16” Pizzas 🍕excludes gluten free crusts

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

978-281-1700

Breakfast at Castle Manor Inn has begun! Open to the public Wednesdays through Sundays from 8am-11am. We are looking forward to another great season of serving you.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Passing By

Posted on by Nichole S.

I don’t know much about this, but I’ve seen others posting photos this week. It passed by my window this morning. It reminds me of a water dwelling version of Mike Mulligan and the Steam Shovel.

New England Aquarium Spring Visit

Posted on by Pat D

We are getting to the time of year when you may get family visitors, as we did recently. And if there are children, you may be wondering how to entertain them. This post continues to discuss the activities we experienced recently with a 9 year old and a 3 year old. We drove into Boston to visit the New England Aquarium. Normally I would recommend taking the train, but for various reasons we drove this time and paid to park in the garage next to the Aquarium. Not a deal breaker, but you do what you have to do.

They were experiencing some issues with the 3D offerings so we just got “Aquarium” only tickets. It’s a little on the pricey side but definitely worth the joy and amazement demonstrated by the entire family. We were lucky that is wasn’t that crowded and there was easy access to all the exhibits and talks. Of course, the featured aquarium tank that spans all the floors is the main attraction, along with the penguins. But there are plenty of other informational and attractive areas to explore. The sea lions were especially entertaining. It took us an afternoon to make this visit without rushing through so it’s a wonderful way to spend half a day and experience a little bit of Boston for a fuller day if you choose. Seal of approval from 2 kids and their parents as well as the grandparents!

Gloucester Zine Fest presented by Sawyer Free Library this Saturday, April 27 from 11am-3pm

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

A day of artistic expression and community fun!

Free and fun for all ages taking place at 20 and 21 Main Street in downtown Gloucester!

Gloucester Zine Fest presented by the Sawyer Free Library is taking place this Saturday, April 27, from 11 am to 3 pm at both 20 and 21 Main Street in Gloucester, MA. The festival, in celebration of the Library’s new zine collection, zine- making, and zine culture, promises a day filled with artistic expression, community engagement, and fun for all ages. It is free and open to everyone to attend and enjoy with free giveaways for the first 200 attendees. 

Attendees can look forward to a vibrant and engaging lineup of hands-on activities and workshops for all ages, including inspiring speakers and live music with a special performance by Gloucester Student Band, with the highlight being the Zine Marketplace at 20 Main Street. Participants of all ages can also unleash their creativity by crafting their own zine with local community partners Cape Ann Art Haven and Cape Ann Museum. And what’s a festival without some delicious treats? Attendees can indulge in some Holy Cow Ice Cream while immersing themselves in the world of zines. 

See the full schedule below or visit SawyerFreeLibrary.org.

The Sawyer Free Library would like to thank 20 Main Street, LLC, for the generous use of their space.

If you’re asking, “what’s a zine?” that’s ok. Zines are small-batch, DIY publications that provide a powerful platform of expression for underrepresented perspectives and voices. 

Gloucester Zine Fest is free and open to all. Learn more at sawyerfreelibrary.org

Gloucester Zine Fest presented by Sawyer Free Library this Saturday, April 27 from 11am-3pm

Live From Sclafani’s Italian Bakery At 51 Washington St Introducing Thursday’s Chopped Italian Sub Special With A Video Demonstration

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Their version will be offered Thursday as a special!

Order ahead at this link- https://www.sclafanisgloucester.com/

Confirmed: The Lobster Is serving A Legit Smash Burger

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

115 East Main St

And our server was an absolute gem-so sweet. Her last name Curcuru and Aunt Annie’s Granddaughter. Jimmy and Marilyn’s daughter. A+ service from her.

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.

Breaking News! The Viral Chopped Italian Sub Is Coming To Sclafani’s Thursday Where They Will Put Their Special Twist On It!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I asked if they ever did one and they told me they would as a special! This is the week it will be a reality and I’ll be there to capture the magic!