Month: July 2024

We had a series of foggy days recently so I went down to my favorite beach to see how it looked in the summer morning fog. What do you remember about Half Moon Beach?

July 25, 2024 ~ Sawyer Free Library ~ 

On Saturday, July 27 from 10 am to 12 pm join Gloucester resident Diane Fraser at the Sawyer Free Library for personalized 15-minute flash tarot readings. Tarot reading is an art form that combines history, art, psychology, and mindfulness, serving as a tool for insight and transformation.

Registration required at sawyerfreelibrary.org. Readings are from 10 AM-12 PM. Specific times will be determined prior to event. Questions? Email Lisa at lryan@sawyerfreelibrary.org. For ages 18+.

Diane Fraser has been working with tarot and cartomancy for over 25 years. She received training in shamanic healing from the Four Winds Society and studied the hermetic arts with Brian Osborne and Mark Stavish. She was a Tarot reader at L’Espalier’s Tarot Tea, Joysource women’s retreats, and MATSU Boston.

Tarot in a Flash at Sawyer Free Library

A tribute to a much loved artist

AMY ALLEN

JUL 24, 2024

Hi Joey,

I liked seeing your posts about Jon Sarkin, especially the ones from your archives. I mentioned your quote to the Gloucester Times in this tribute about Jon: https://open.substack.com/pub/palateandpalette/p/lessons-from-jon-sarkin-1953-2024?r=cioli&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Hope you are well.

Amy Allen
Stories about people who make great art and food – Palate & Palette

Hi!

Only in Gloucester can you enjoy such wonderful sights and also meet the captain of my favorite fishing boat -The Princess Laura / as he mends the nets .

Alice Gardner

They currently have 20 followers on Instagram, lets help them out and give them a follow. Just spoke with Vincent and he says they will open ASAP. Meeting with the staff tomorrow and we will update you moving forward. Follow GMG Instagram and blog to be the first to know with Gloucester restaurant news.

Link to Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/fishtales_pub/

🍕Buy any 18” Pizza get a $5 18” Cheese Pizza

🍕Half Off Cheese & One Topping 16” Pizzas

excluding gluten free crusts

Morning Walk…

Hi, Friends and Family,

One of my drawings, Stringing Good Harbor, will be part of Jane Deering’s August show in downtown Gloucester. The show is called “Lines of Thought” (August 1-25).  https://www.janedeeringgallery.com/lines-of-thought-contemporary-women-artists-draw

When shown in its entirety, Stringing Good Harbor is a 30-foot-long drawing using a piece of string the length of Good Harbor Beach, one of my favorite spots in Gloucester. Depending on the tide, the beach is about 2000’ long. Six of the drawing’s nine panels will be at JDG, along with a nine-foot “thumbnail” to show the whole image. Technically the drawing is a print, made with string, Knox gelatin, and ink.  

In addition to her keen curatorial eye, Jane believes in building community. With roots in Gloucester, she also has a gallery presence in Santa Barbara, London, and Concord, MA. Previously I did two installations at JDG@The Shed – one showing Stringing Good Harbor in its full length, and a later installation for a different project, Beautiful Just the Way You Are. 

Happy Summer!

Lillian

JULY 23, 2024 ~ BHGMARKETING2023 ~ 

Join us on Thursday, August 15th from 6:00PM – 9:00PM for an experience like no other with the Lisa Love Experience!

Soak in the sparkling sunset views over the Gloucester Harbor while enjoying a decadent dinner buffet, refreshing seasonal cocktails, and live music by Lisa Love Experience. What better way to spend a warm summer evening?

Tickets can be purchased at this link: https://bit.ly/3zvimmU

Beauport Cruiselines Summer Dinner Cruise Featuring Lisa Love Experience

JULY 24, 2024 ~ GREATER CAPE ANN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

CHAMBER ANNOUNCES MANCHESTER’S FESTIVAL-BY-THE-SEA ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 3RD

The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is excited to be presenting Manchester’s Festival-by-the-Sea, a Cape Ann Classic, in partnership with the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea. The festival will be held on Saturday, August 3rd from 10 AM to 4 PM in three Manchester-by-the-Sea town parks: Town Hall, Reed and Masconomo. Over 100 artisans, food vendors, and non-profits will be on hand, offering original artwork, handmade goods, tasty treats, and more. This family friendly event includes live outdoor entertainment, shopping and sidewalk sales by local retailers, restaurants, food trucks, a beer garden, and fun activities for kids, including Face Painting by Miss Wendy and “reptile fun” from the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team!
We are also very pleased to announce that there will be live music in three locations: the Masco Bandstand, Town Hall Park, and the lot at 7 Summer Street. The music in Masco Park is sponsored by Kelly Auto and a schedule and listing of performers (11 AM to 4 PM) will be posted on the day of the event. The music Stage at Town Hall is sponsored by The Cut (11 AM to 3 PM) with performers to be announced and the 7 Summer St. lot will feature John Jerome with other outdoor retail vendors from 12 – 2 PM.

A free shuttle service, sponsored by Beauport Ambulance, will run between the High School upper parking lot and downtown Manchester from 10 AM to 4 PM. Shuttle stops will be made at Masco Park, Town Hall Park, Reed Park, the Manchester Public Library and 7 Summer Street. The last pick-up of the day will be at 4 PM at Masco Park.

The Chamber wishes to acknowledge and thank the Manchester Board of Selectmen, the Manchester Fire & Police Departments and Manchester Parks & Recreation for their support and assistance in bringing this festival to life!

We also thank the many business sponsors and downtown merchants for their support in helping to make this year’s Festival-by-the-Sea possible. A listing of the sponsors is provided below:

Presenting Co-Sponsors: M&T Bank and Harbor’s Point Condo Association
Gold Sponsor: Applied Materials
Music Stage Sponsors: Kelly Auto (Masco Bandstand) & The Cut (Town Hall Park)
Shuttle Sponsor: Beauport Ambulance Service
Supporting Sponsors: Cape Ann Savings Bank, Manchester-Essex Rotary Club & Sullco, Inc.

Additional information may be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FestivalbytheSea.

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Contact Details: Michelle Pepin, Director of Events, 978-283-1601, michelle@capeannchamber.com

Festival by the Sea

Playboy bunny? In Magnolia? On a Tuesday?

Mail gift certificates to: Passports Restaurant 110 Main St Gloucester, Ma. 01930 and be sure to include a return address.

Please share with anyone who may have one

Video Podcast Click here-

95 East Main St, let me know if you’d like some.

It’s not too late to register for the Cape Ann Challenge PHRF sailboat race from Annisquam to Eastern Point. The race takes place on Saturday, July 27th, with the warning signal no earlier than 11:55 AM. The start line will be in the vicinity of the Annisquam bell buoy [RW “AR” Mo (A)]. On the evening of Friday July 26th, starting at 5:30 PM an informal reception will be held for the competitors at the Annisquam Yacht Club (AYC), and a skippers meeting at 6PM. This is a great way to spend a Saturday out on the water with friends and take in beautiful Cape Ann via circum navigation. Moorings are available to competitors on a first come, first served basis at AYC and Eastern Point Yacht Club (EPYC) for the Friday before and night of the race. The Notice of Race (NOR) and Sailing Instructions can all be found on the Regatta Man website.

I hope you consider joining us on Saturday!

Zaak Beekman

AYC Race Sail Governor