On Sunday, Rick and I were on The Lannon, which never disappoints. The views were beautiful. The Ardelle after the Bunker Hill Battle, went out sailing. Gorgeous skies and sparkling ocean.
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The Cut has everything that you need to have the best Fiesta ever! Big bars. Big TVs streaming The Greasy Pole & Seine Boat Races. Incredible food that is fast, easy and available LATE NIGHT. Shows. Arcade Games. Pool.
THURSDAY: Viva La Vamp – add a little Pride into your Fiesta with this show that’s part traditional drag show, part burlesque show, part performance art and all sizzling spiciness.
FRIDAY: Come cool off and relax with a comedy show! Steve Sweeney will be up on the stage making us all laugh. THEN we have a late night DJ Dance party that is FREE! Three DJs – Skully, V2 and Johnny Dangerously will have the biggest dance floor in town PACKED! Don’t stand in line. Don’t pay a cover. And if you want to upgrade, we have 4-person VIP tables for $200, and reserved rail seats with cocktail service for $40.
SATURDAY: Dubtone Orchestra will be up on the stage for their 2nd annual Fiesta Blowout. Last year was epic. Don’t miss out on the fun this year. Grab tickets now. We added some ticketed seating too.
SUNDAY: Take it down a notch with an evening of Sinatra, performed with a full band and starring Joey Chiarenza.
We had a really delicious dinner at The Burn last night. Yesterday was opening day….and they’ll continue to open at 11:00 each day. During the day I was thinking about how nice it would have been to pay them a visit so I’m glad it worked out later in the evening. After a day of work, a late afternoon boat ride down the Annisquam into Ipswich Bay, and some great reggae music on the rooftop of the Beauport, we went to The Burn and were so happy to land some seats at the bar and eat a delicious dinner. A few of us tried their Rice Bowls (I opted for no protein….pictured below….but, my friends had chicken and shrimp and the portions were impressive for sure), one ordered the Grilled Shrimp Skewers, and another ate the Buffalo Chicken Dip. All were tremendous! Congratulations to their team for a job very well done and no doubt some fantastic success going forward! Get on over there. The Burn 289 Main Street, Gloucester
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Despite the rainy launch last week, the weekly Tuesday Schooner Challenge kicked off from Maritime Gloucester. We were aboard the Isabella with Amanda, Rica and Tucker. Another goup was aboard Ardelle with Capt Burnham in his reenactment regalia. The point is to give the interns an opportunity to deal with customers as well as gain some sailing experience during the race challenge. I think it’s a great idea and opportunity for people like me to help with the education of future mariners as well as get some behind the scenes insight ourselves. I assure you, we had fun even though we got a bit wet. You see the most interesting things going on out in our harbor! You can book tickets online at Maritime Gloucester (**tip and reward for those of you reading to the end….check for a coupon code for a discount**)
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The Gloucester Lyceum is looking for volunteers interested in bringing together national, regional, and local contemporary speakers with community members to explore pressing issues and ideas of our time.
If you are interested in joining the Lyceum Committee, please send a letter of interest to GloucesterLyceum@sawyerfreelibrary.org explaining why you are interested in joining this exciting new chapter of the Lyceum.
In the meantime, stay tuned for the first Lyceum event in October 2025
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This is my view of the 250th anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Bunker Hill that took place at Gloucester’s Stage Fort Park last weekend. There were nearly 20,000 estimated visitors counting the two days.
The Colonists were positioned at the top of the hill, above the British charge.Reenactors numbered about 750. Mass. State Senator Bruce Tarr is at bottom left.Colonial reenactors practicing, culminating 5 years of planning.British reenactors in uniform, gathering outside their weekend tents.The first action was British Marines leaving their vessels in Gloucester Harbor.And landing on Half Moon Beach, in Stage Fort Park.While Colonial snipers fired from the woods on the left shore.And from the old fort on the right shore.The Colonists heard inspirational words of encouragement, read from historical text.And were ready to stand their ground.After the Flanking Attack (bodies remaining) came the Main Assault by the British.They were repelled by the Colonists who were behind their hay and dirt earthworks.British cannons pounded back.After reinforcements arrived, the British stormed the hill a second time.And were forced to retreat again, where the officers planned their next move.All Redcoats front and center.It was straight up the hill once more, through the gun and canon smoke.This time with superior numbers, and the Colonists running out of ammunition, the British prevailed.
At Bunker Hill in 1775 the Colonial casualties were 140 killed and 271 wounded, whereas the British suffered 226 killed and 828 wounded. The battle was a loss, but a moral victory for the Revolutionaries.
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See? The Fortnin family are a sane, rational, god fearing ‘Merican family that knows not to fuck up a lobster roll with anything but a split top roll, toasted or grilled with lobster meat and butter or mayo. That’s it. End of story. Spare me any stupid questions Alicia.
Thank god for the Fortnin family and common sense.
The 2025 Cape Ann YMCA Performance Camp will run from July 7th through August 1st, culminating in two public performances of the fresh new Broadway musical comedy, Beetlejuice Jr.
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“The 2025 Cape Ann YMCA Performance Camp will run from July 7th through August 1st, culminating in two public performances of the fresh new Broadway musical comedy, Beetlejuice Jr.
“We’re thrilled to announce that we will have our own dedicated space this summer at the Rockport Teen Center, 32 Pooles Lane, Rockport, MA! “, says Camp Director and Production Director Heidi J. Dallin. The camp meets Monday -Friday from 9am to 4pm. “We will spend our days singing, dancing and acting, making props and costumes and learning about costume & set design, stage makeup and stage magic! Our production of Beetlejuice will incorporate Stage Makeup and Stage Magic designed and performed by the actors!!,” according to award-winning professional actor and Gloucester native Heidi J. Dallin. The staff consists of theatre professionals who work in theatre and education. West Parish Music Teacher and professional musician Anthony Prestigiovanni joins the Beetlejuice Team as Music Director, and the Choreographer at Rockport Middle School Seania McCarthy joins the team as Choreographer!”
Rick and I went out to watch the Bunker Hill Battle from the water. As usually The Lannon was the best. Thank you to all who have participated in this wonderful and fun event.
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The views were beautiful. The Ardelle after the Bunker Hill Battle, went out sailing. Gorgeous skies and sparkling ocean.
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