Day: July 4, 2024

Happy 4th of July! Enjoy William Gillespie baritone solo from Yankee Doodle Dandy 1942

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Happy 4th! Enjoy William Gillespie with the gorgeous solo from the George Washington finale number (George M. Cohan samples Battle Hymn of the Republic in You’re a Grand Old Flag); and two clips with James Cagney as Cohan: dancing down the White House stairs; and on the dock because Gloucester and the fireworks signal from the ocean liner 🙂

William Gillespie glorious baritone. George M. Cohan samples Glory, Glory Hallelujah in You’re a Grand Old Flag number.

Dive into an unforgettable evening at #CultureSplash 2024 with Ocean Alliance’s “Blues, Bots, and Baleen!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Enjoy live music, a SnotBot drone demonstration, refreshing drinks, and a whale of a time learning about our majestic marine friends at Ocean Alliance’s headquarters, located right on the water at the historic Tarr and Wonson Paint Manufactory. Don’t miss out on the fun on July 18th!”

Avenging the Edward A. Horton

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Based on the 1871 true story of the capture of the Edward A. Horton, a Gloucester, Massachusetts fishing schooner and her brave Captain, Harvey Knowlton, Jr. The captain’s success depended on a traitorous smuggler, a daring crew, and a love-torn nephew who’d fallen for the enemy’s daughter.

Of the escape to bring the Horton home, tales were told, ballads were written, the cannon boomed and parades were held. A patriotic story of revenge for injustice on the high seas.

 

Advanced Reader Quote: “I absolutely loved it, great suspense! I cried when they brought the boat into Gloucester Harbor, just overall fantastic, patriotic and so much more than a story of a boat. I really didn’t want to put it down.”

 

Watch a short Book Trailer for Avenging the Edward A. Horton on YouTube.

 

·       Available from online outlets in paperback. 

·       Exclusive Dust Jacket Hardcover Collector Edition from Barnes & Noble.

·       eBook published on Apple Books.

Links at:  www.tommycarbone.com

Wildlife Encounters: Kick off summer reading with Sawyer Free – Family fun for all age on July 9th!

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 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

Sawyer Free Library is kicking off summer reading on Tuesday, July 9 from 10:00 to 10:45am with fascinating animals presented by Wildlife Encounters Ecology Center!  This family friendly event will be held in the City Hall auditorium, 9 Dale Avenue. No registration required.

During this interactive live animal presentation attendees will meet exotic animals and learn about their habitats, adaptations, and environmental roles from eco-educators. The ecology focused summer reading theme of “Read, Renew, Repeat” strives to bring attention to our natural world, and caring for the environment as well as the living creatures that call it home.

This event has been made possible through the generous support of the Constance T. Rhinelander Fund. Everyone is invited. No registration needed. For more information or questions, visit SawyerFreeLibrary.org or 978-515-6349.