My View of Life on the Dock
Special shout out to Linda and Sage Floral on Main St. for helping GMG Jim get just the right arrangement to celebrate Mother’s Day! It’s beautiful and I appreciate the personal touch Linda put on the project. The colors are gorgeous and it’s such a treat to have a fresh arrangement in the house.
As part of its Gloucester Genealogy Group Series, the Sawyer Free Library will present “Using DNA in Family History Research” on Thursday, May 16 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Registration is required at sawyerfreelibrary.org.
This lecture by Senior Genealogist, Melanie McComb, will introduce participants to the value and use of DNA in family history research. Basic DNA principles, types of tests, testing companies and key terminology will be introduced. Discussion includes interpreting your results and evaluating the matches found by the testing company. Organizing your results will also be covered.
Melanie McComb, Senior Genealogist at American Ancestors, assists library visitors, both on-site and online, with their family history research. She is an international lecturer who teaches on a variety of topics. Melanie holds a B.S. degree from the State University of New York at Oswego. She previously served as the social media coordinator for the NextGen Genealogy Network, a non-profit that creates a community for younger genealogists, where she managed the Facebook and Twitter accounts. She continues her interest in helping younger genealogists get involved at American Ancestors by assisting with educational programs from local schools, scout groups, and universities. Her areas of expertise include Irish genealogy, DNA, Atlantic Canada, Jewish genealogy, and military records.
This special event will take place at the Sawyer Free Library located at 21 Main Street in downtown Gloucester. Registration is required at sawyerfreelibrary.org.
For more information or questions, email jtravers@sawyerfreelibrary.org or call 978-325-5500.
Beautiful tulips and playing on the beach.
Passing Fancy…
There are two weeks left to apply for North Shore Arts Association’s 3rd annual regional juried show Exhibit New England 2024! The show will run from June 29 – July 27, 2024, with over $7,000 in Awards. This OPEN CALL applies to all artists in the New England area. The DEADLINE to apply is May 25 by 11:59 PM. To apply please check out the link below:
https://client.smarterentry.com/nsarts
Juried for selection and awards by Chris Williams and Masako Kamiya. SAVE THE DATE! Join us for the reception & Awards Ceremony, featuring live music, food, and celebration on June 30 from 1 – 3 PM! Free and open to the public.
North Shore Arts Association is located at 11 Pirate’s Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930. For more information about events please call (978) 283-1857 or email arts@nsarts.org. Visiting hours are Monday – Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM and Sundays 12 – 4 PM.
What’s a Porch Fest?? It’s a popular event where different musical groups play on porches as people stroll around listening to music. It’s the perfect event for sharing our beautiful oceanside neighborhood. We’ll have about a dozen porches all playing different types of music from 4 – 6pm on Saturday, May 25. In addition, there will be live music at the Magnolia Fire Station from 6-8pm. You can bring a beach chair or blanket, order some pizza or take-out from Grillfriends or 525 and enjoy the beach view from the park.
A map of participating porches is available at www.magnolialibrary.com or from the Magnolia Library at One Lexington Ave. Our musicians are donating their time and talent. The maps will include virtual tip jars so you can show your appreciation.
You may be wondering what’s 525 Day? 525 is the original telephone exchange for Magnolia, so we use May 25 each year to celebrate all things Magnolia – our Library, our restaurants and retailers, and our beautiful seaside location. Please join this musical celebration!
Free event, but support of the musicians and the library gratefully accepted!
Come for one show or come for them all!
live registration link
https://www.capeannmuseum.org/event/gloucester-historical-commissions-preservation-awards-ceremony/
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Northern Lights. On Friday night I was bartending and was afraid that I would miss the opportunity to see the Northern Lights. At almost 2:00 am I finally drove towards Plum Cove Beach (nothing), then Lanes Cove (nothing), then the Lobster Pool (a little action), past Halibut Point (CROWDED), to Granite Pier (some decent photos), to Bearskin Neck (better), then to T Wharf (bingo). I’ve added a few of my favorite photos.
We decided to take a ride to watch the sun setting at Lane’s Cove recently. Although it wasn’t a spectacular sunset, there were plenty of opportunities for some decent photos. And sunset was at 7:55PM!! Woot Woot.
Wednesday : The Barrett Anderson Band in “The Corner” at the front of the restaurant from 7pm-10:30pm
Thursday : The Nuggets VIP Experience with Lenny Kaye – open rehearsal, Q&A with Lenny Kay moderated by WBUR’s Jim Sullivan, and MORE!
Friday : The Nuggets Celebration featuring Lenny Kaye & Friends – Peter Buck (REM), David Robinson & Greg Hawkins (The Cars), Hugo Burnham (Gang of Four), Willie “Loco” Alexander (Velvet Underground), Tony Goddess (Papas Fritas) and MANY MORE. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. (GA Standing only – No Seating Available)
Saturday Brunch : The Clements Brothers in “The Corner” at the front of the restaurant. Brunch served 10am – 2:30pm, music from 11am – 2pm.
Saturday : Spring Fling Dance Party with DJ Souza – 8:30pm – 11:30pm – $10 Cover at the door.
Sunday : Session Americana with Eleanor Buckland & Special Guest Opener, Ali McGuirk. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. (Some seating available).
NUGGETS CELEBRATION SHOW TICKETS
THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA
On Mothers Day, these Mallard women clearly need a break.
Love the blue feathers on the swallow’s head.
I Think I Can…
Two cannons have been restored and returned to Stage Fort Park. A recent project enhanced that portion of Stage Fort Park to ease access and it’s nice to see the cannons back in place. I understand David Dow was instrumental in this project, so thanks David!
Good Morning Gloucester 