Month: December 2025

Waves, wind and rain

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Had to pull over on Stacy Boulevard on Friday, three hours after high tide.  The waves came right over and covered my truck.  Mother nature showed off on Friday.

Rocky Neck Plunge

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Please join us for our yearly tradition of plunging in the New Year. Once again, we will be hosting a food drive for The Open door. We kindly ask you to bring non- perishables. All welcome and please bring beach shoes ,as the beach is rocky !! Come experience the joy of Rocky Neck ❤️ We Promptly dip at 1pm !!

Location : Oakes Cove Beach. Stevens Way

Vintage Photo op! Arman Sindoni’s life size Santa is visiting LaPierre’s Studio today 1-5PM

Posted on by Catherine

“Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 from “Come meet guest artist Barbara Lynch along with Stephen LaPierre, the Gloucester oil painter…along with Santa by the late beloved Rocky Neck painter Armand Sindoni…on loan from the Building Center.”

Stephen LaPierre’s Fine Art Open Studio. 11 Harbor Loop. Gloucester, MA.

courtesy photos: Armand Sindoni historic Santa in front of a few of Stephen LaPierre’s plein air paintings

New At Pat D’s Photos

Posted on by Pat D

Our new notecards will serve very nicely as Chirstmas cards if you still need some! I just love this view of the West End of Main St. These will be available at the shop today from 11-5 and Monday/Tuesday Dec 22-23 from 11-3. We will also be one of the many fantastic vendors at The Cut tomorrow Sunday from noon-4. There are still nightlights, ornaments and glass prints available for your gift giving needs.

Howdy Cape Ann from Salty’s Bagels 🥯🥯🥯 ❤️❤️❤️!!!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

We’ll be open in Rockport this Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am – to sellout at 1 Whistlestop Mall in Rockport.

Bagel of the Week: Asiago!

We will also be at the Downtown Lowell Farmers Market @#thehivepublicmarket 101 Paige Street on Sunday, 12/21 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm or sellout!

Holiday Bagel Break: Closed December 27/28. Opening back up on Sunday, January 4th!

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100% Automated Container Shipyard on the West Coast. No Humas allowed. this is bananas.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The gang of Magnolia wishes you a happy holiday season

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Love our group who walk Shore Road at sunset.  Lots of laughs, caring for each other and mother nature.

Thank you, Maureen, for taking the photo.

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Holiday concert this Saturday, Dec. 20

Posted on by James Eves

On Saturday, Dec. 20 at 2:00 The Rockport American Legion Band and the Rockport Elementary School Chorus will perform our holiday concert at the First Congregational Church of Rockport.  

12 School St., Rockport, MA 01966

Admission is free.

The program:

PieceComposer/Arranger
Rockport Elementary School Chorus 
Scandinavian Winter FunEdvard Grieg, words and arrangement by Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz
Latke RecipeWalk the Moon, new lyrics by The Maccabeats
RES Chorus and Band 
Chante C’est Noel Sing It Is ChristmasWritten for the Disneyland Paris Christmas light show and parade
Rockport Legion Band 
Sleigh RideLeroy Anderson
I Want a Hippopotamus for ChristmasJohn Rox, arr. James Kazik
A Charlie Brown ChristmasVince Guaraldi, arr Carl Strommen
You’re a Mean One Mr GrinchAlbert Hague, arr. Michael Story
Home for the HolidaysRobert Allen, arr. Carl Strommen
Winter WonderlandFelix Bernard, arr. Michael Story
Music from Home Alonearr. Paul Lavender
A Hanukkah Festivalarr Chris M. Bernotas
A Nutcracker Assortment

Another great Cape Ann Makers Market event

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

The Cape Ann Makers Market will have their holiday event at The Cut.  Looking forward to this holiday show.  Thank you for shopping local.

Festive Fun Fleur Cuisine

Posted on by Nichole S.

I was happy to celebrate some festive fun at Fleur Cuisine in Rockport last weekend. Some delicious food and cocktails before walking around to enjoy some holiday shopping.

https://www.fleurcuisineharborside.com/