The Blacksmith Shop Cafe is open! Check out the Menu #RockportMA

Ribbon Cutting today!

Check out the menu. What would you try? The Green Monster was yummy 🙂

Eastern Point Lighthouse

After my shift at Gloucester’s Visitors’ Center, the clouds were forming and the Eastern Point looked pretty.

In Honor Of The Bean Turning 20 Here are a Couple Of Classics From Over The Years

Here’s the classic interview which sums up The bean’s personality to a T. Age 4

My Baby is no longer a baby

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Joey C

My Baby is no longer a baby, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

OK I’m really really having a tough time with this.

Since the Bean was a couple months old she slept and put herself to sleep with her two binkies. One orange, and one pink.

The Mrs and I have been lamenting the day that we would have to take the binkies away because we figured that Ellie would never get to sleep without them, and the horror show it would be trying to get her to sleep.

Out of the blue last night she tells her mom that she wants to give her binkies to the fishies and lobsters down at daddy’s wharf.

So she came down and tossed them to the fishies without even batting an eyelash. What was supposed to be this trying time of transition into being a little girl from a baby happened in the blink of an eye.

And I’m pretty sad about it.

It’s the last thing of her being a baby, and there’s no turning back.

Whoa.

Don’t Forget!!! Gloucester MA 🧹 2nd & 4th Thursday Street Sweeping – Southerly/Easterly SidesEffective May 1 – Nov 30 | Time: 12AM – 6AM

Street sweeping will start at 12:00 AM early Thursday morning (just after midnight Wednesday night) and take place on these roads:

  • Washington St (Main St ➡️ Gloucester Ave)
  • Main St (left side/southerly)
  • Rogers St (St. Peters ➡️ E. Main)
  • Prospect St (Washington St ➡️ Flannagan’s)

🚗 Please pay attention to any posted signage! Please move your vehicles the night before—ticketing is enforced!

Our Minglewood Harborside Nashville Chicken sandwich brings the crunch and the kick—fried chicken breast, spicy seasoning, pickles, and slaw on a toasted brioche bun.

 ~ SAM

Surfside Subs and Pizza Wicked Wednesday 7/9 🍕🍔

𝓣𝓸𝓭𝓪𝔂’𝓼 𝓢𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵𝓼
🍕Buy any 18” Pizza get an 18” Cheese for $5
🍕Buy any 16” Pizza get a 16” Cheese for $5

🎉Additional Specials for today!
🦞$19.99 Lobster Rolls
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles

This Week at The Cut!

 ~ THE CUT LIVE

Wednesday night we’ve got Trivia in the restaurant. Come grab some Little Sister Smash Burgers and test your smarts! Free to play. Prizes include Little Sister gift cards and free show tickets! 

Saturday Dueling Pianos return to The Cut. There are still some tickets available! This is a fully interactive show! Request songs, sing along, get up and dance! 

Then LATE NIGHT after Dueling Pianos we’ve got a FREE Sent It Saturday DJ Dance Party in the venue with Skully & Vito throwing it down! Huge dance floor! Huge sound! Huge bar! Come party with us! 

Sunday we’re SO excited to have The Illustrious Blacks up on The Cut stage!  “Self-proclaimed Afro-Electro-Disco-Space-Punks, DJ/Music duo The Illustrious Blacks are unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Part DJ set, part dance performance, part Studio 54, party Berlin underground, this NY couple know how to put on a SHOW!” -YoHoMo
With inspiration from artists like Prince, David Bowie, Grace Jones, Depeche Mode and George Clinton, The Illustrious Blacks have arrived with a mission to fuse futuristic funk, hypnotic house, space disco and synth-pop into pulsating positivity for the planet. The real life married couple are not only co­-pilots on their artistic voyage, but are united in their fantastical journey through life.

Little Sister will be serving killer burgers (and so much more) starting at 5pm. Come early and grab food before the show, or stay late and refuel after dancing!

Dueling Pianos Tickets

The Illustrious Blacks Tickets

HOURS: 
MON, WED, THU, FRI, SAT, SUN : 5PM – CLOSE

THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA

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It’s BLOCK PARTY time, Gloucester! Pat Dalpiaz and I will be partying our Collective asses Off At Our Shop At 44 Main St. Saturday, July 12 from 6 to 10 PM We hope you’ll stop by and take a picture with our new Instagram Selfie frame So We Can Post Your Picture On the Blog!

It’s BLOCK PARTY time, Gloucester!

Join us on Saturday, July 12 from 6 to 10 PM as Main Street comes alive with music, dancing, delicious eats, local shopping, kids’ activities, non-profits, and all-around good vibes! Bring your friends, family & your best moves — you won’t want to miss this summer night in the heart of downtown.

Gloucester’s biggest summer street party is BACK!

Join us Saturday, July 12 from 6 to 10 PM for the Gloucester Main Street Block Party! Stroll the street, catch live music, grab tasty bites, get your face painted, shop local gems, visit with non-profits, and soak up the festive vibes. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer night in downtown Gloucester! See you there!

Visiting Gloucester this summer? Don’t miss one of our favorite local traditions — the Gloucester Main Street Block Party on Saturday, July 12 from 6 to 10 PM!

Experience Main Street like a local — with live music, great food, shopping, kids’ activities, non-profits, and family fun under the stars. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening on Cape Ann!

All New Drops! So new they’re aren’t even listed on the site!

New from https://gloucesterapparel.square.site/ The softest airlume and combed ring spun cotton TShirts with Gloucester Beaches, “G” Elite Rope Caps. So new they’re not even on the website. If you see a design you like reach out and I’ll custom make it for you. Many of these there are only a couple of or one made so if there’s one you really want, let me know and I’ll pull it aside for you. We will be in the shop at 44 Main St later in the week and are hosting a community party for the Downtown Gloucester Block Party Saturday. Stop by and take a picture in our new Instagram Selfie frame and you’ll be featured on Good Morning Gloucester Sunday Morning! With Pat Dalpiaz

Another beach day

Went to the beach after work on Monday.  The clouds were coming in and looked very threatening.  The wind picked up and rain went around us.

Rockport Legion Band concert July 13

The Rockport Legion Band will perform the second free concert of our 92nd summer concert series at the Back Beach Bandstand, Beach St, Rockport, MA.

Sunday July 13, 2025, 7:00 to 8:00

Childrens Concert: For the Young At Heart

The best popcorn in Massachusetts is here!  Children are especially welcome.  Folding chairs and blankets are good. 

Logan LaRue, Conductor and Music Director

PieceComposer/Arranger
National AnthemHenry Fillmore
Guardians of the Galaxyarr. Michael Brown
Mars, from The PlanetsGustav Holst, arr. William Owens
Soaring with John WilliamsJohn Williams, arr. Robert W. Smith
Star Trek Through the Yearsarr. John Moss
Star Wars, The Force AwakensJohn Williams, arr. Michael Brown
Fanfare from Also Sprach ZarathustraRichard Strauss, arr. Robert Longfield
Come Fly With MeJames van Heusen, arr. Paul Murtha
Fly Me to the MoonBart Howard, arr. Jeff Simmons
Ghost Riders in the SkyStan Jones, arr. Paul Lavender
MoondanceVan Morrison, arr. Shane Porter
UpMichael Giacchino, arr. Michael Brown
God Bless AmericaIrving Berlin/ Arr. John Edmondson

Surfside Subs and Pizza Tuesday 7/8 🦞🍕🍔

𝓣𝓸𝓭𝓪𝔂’𝓼 𝓢𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵𝓼

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

🎉Additional Specials for today!

🦞 $13.99 Lobster Rolls w/ Chips & Pickles
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles

Meet Mia! Cape Ann Animal Aid Pet Of The Week

BreedDomestic Shorthair/Mix Age2 years 1 month 3 days GenderFemale SizeMedium ColorGrey/Orange Spayed/NeuteredDeclawedNo HousetrainedYes 

My adoption fee is waived through July 6th to promote Independence Day – from the shelter!

Say hello to Mia, who we affectionately call Mama Mia due to the litter of kittens she recently had while in our care. Mia is a very nice little lady who is about 2 years old. Shy at first is friendly once she gains your trust and enjoys pets and playtime. She prefers getting love and attention with her four paws on the ground instead of being picked up. She is a low-key kinda girl who enjoys the quiet life and taking long naps in the sunlight in her comfy bed. Mama Mia is more than ready to love her forever family, and she knows you’ll love her too; after all, how could you resist her?! Mia is now part of the extended stay club, which means her adoption fee has been reduced to help her find her forever home sooner.

Mia is available to meet by appointment only, please apply for her at capeannanimalaid.org/catapp

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Cape Ann Animal Aid

Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter
4 Paws Lane
Gloucester, MA 01930

(978) 283-6055

www.CapeAnnAnimalAid.org

www.facebook.com/CapeAnnAnimalAid