City Invites Local Poets to Apply for Esteemed Honor, Applications Due March 10, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 7, 2025

GLOUCESTER, Mass.—The City of Gloucester is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the position of Poet Laureate, a distinguished honorary position that continues the city’s rich literary tradition. The selected poet will serve as an advocate for poetry, fostering appreciation for the literary arts throughout the community and engaging with residents and visitors alike.

“Gloucester has long been home to an extraordinary literary heritage,” said Mayor Greg Verga. “This program helps to ensure that the literary arts are celebrated and remain accessible to the Gloucester community and its visitors. We look forward to collaborating with our future poet to weave together the many voices and experiences that make up the beautiful fabric of our community.”

The City’s Committee for the Arts has reinvigorated this cherished community tradition and has opened applications for the position. The position, last held by Peter Todd, will be responsible for advocating for poetry and the arts by promoting creative writing accessibility and integrating poetry into Gloucester’s community life.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old and a Gloucester resident for at least two years prior to nomination. For a full description of the position, requirements, and selection process, please visit the link below:

Applications are now open and accepted until March 10, 2025. Applications must be submitted via the Google Form.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2025 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

Teens and tweens, start your weekend off with a fancy flair! Join the Sawyer Free Library on Friday, February 7 from 3:00 to 4:15 pm for an afternoon of collage-making and cheese and cookie pairings from The Cave.

All materials will be provided. No registration is 

Create a flyer for a February 8th & 9th promotion at your spot. It should include a rough idea of what you’ll be handing out if anything (we’re suggesting something sweet or valentine related) and what your promotion for that day will be!

The flyer should be square to be included in a slideshow and listing at the top of www.goodmorninggloucester.com and other locations

So send me a flyer with your promotion asap to goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com

Thank you to peg at pop gallery for creating the event flyer 

The name of the event – “Glosta So Schweeeet!”

This what we have so far, I’ll add to it as they come in (click on images to expand)

The Perry Hotel is the hottest property in Southwest Florida right now, recently open and with a celebrity chef

Two for one room deals are being offered and at these prices you’d have to out of your mind not to take advantage before the cat’s out of the bag!

Check out the room rates and more info at the website:

www.perryhotelnaples.com

Former Cape Ann chamber of commerce, small business person of the year Matt Anvizino! Now GM of the Perry. We will be live-streaming the first ever episode of Good Night Naples with Ralph DiGiorgio and Chris McCarthy!

Ah, Gloucester, Massachusetts. A town where the seagulls have more parking spots than the people.

 * You know, they say Gloucester is “America’s Oldest Seaport,” which is funny, because half the town smells like it’s been sitting in a fish market for a century.

 * The biggest tourist attraction? The “Man at the Wheel” statue. It’s a bronze fisherman, forever staring out at the harbor, probably wondering where he parked his boat.

 * And the accent? Forget about it! You’ll need a translator just to order a “lobstah roll.”

 * But hey, at least they have good seafood, right? As long as you don’t mind paying $50 for a clam that might have seen the Titanic.

But in all seriousness, Gloucester is a charming town with a lot to offer. It has a rich history, beautiful scenery, and friendly people. Just be sure to bring your appetite, your wallet, and maybe a phrasebook.

51 ROCKY NECK restaurant has been nominated for “the Best of the North Shore awards” *BONS*

in six categories

Five under the “Dine” group-

*Alfresco,

*New Restaurant,

*Overall,

*Best Burger,

*Water View

And one under the “Drink” group-

*Patio

If you would like to help us, go to

https://www.nshoremag.com/bons-2025/#// (https://www.nshoremag.com/bons-2025/#//)

and cast you votes

And tell your friends!

Thanks, Patrick

Join us for a night of delicious food and fantastic tequila at Machaca. Indulge in a carefully curated menu paired with the finest selection of G4 Tequila. 

Immerse yourself in a culinary experience like no other, surrounded by great company, and a vibrant atmosphere. Jason will be back to educate and walk us through each tequila we are sipping. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening!

Doors open at 5:30pm, No assigned seating

Dinner & Tequila Tasting 6pm – 8:30pm

Menu by Chef Luis Pardo:

Ensalada de Pepino con Camarón

G4 Blanco Tequila One

Crisp slices of cucumber and red onion, paired with succulent shrimp, all drizzled with a tangy homemade Mexican teriyaki glaze.

Pan Vazo

G4 Madera Blanco Tequila Two

Fluffy dinner roll filled with a savory blend of seasoned potato, spicy chorizo, and tangy red pickled onions.

Tostadita de Cangrejo

G4 Reposado Tequila Three

A crispy mini tortilla shell topped with delicate crab meat, nestled in a smooth, flavorful cream sauce.

Calabasita Rellena

G4 Anejo Tequila Four

Tender zucchini stuffed with a savory picadillo—ground beef sautéed with vibrant vegetables—topped with rich Machaca sauce and melted cheese.

Dessert & Raffle G4 Bottle Winner!

Tres leches

Please notify us two weeks before event of any food allergies or dietary restrictions at machaca.restaurant5@gmail.com

Parking close to restaurant is available on Rogers street, Cape Ann Savings parking lot or St. Peter’s Parking lot.

Tickets available in link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/g4-tequila-dinner-at-machaca-tickets-1204350557939?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

Machaca

Tacos & Tequila

14 Rogers St

Gloucester, MA

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 ~ CHASNAZ

”Curcuru’s docuseries, “Timeline: Cape Ann”, produced for 1623 Studios, focuses on the history,culture and heritage of Cape Ann.  This event will present eight of Curcuru’s shorter videos,telling the story of Cape Ann’s unique history in jewel-like form, from the “first boss-lady,”Abigail Trask of Manchester-by-the-sea to Rockport’s long celebrated but little understood“Paper House,” actually a much more complicated tale than just a house of newspaper. Curcuru will be guiding the audience with his exciting style of storytelling.  The films will be shown on a big screen, in collaboration with the Cape Ann Community Cinema, in the Meetinghouse.  This will be a highly entertaining celebration of Cape Ann’s quirky, singular history.  

The film showing will be held on Saturday, February 15th at 7:30pm in the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, located at the corner of Church and Middle Streets (GPS 50 Middle Street). Parking is available on the green. The admission for the event is $20 General, $5 Students (all ages), under 12 free.  An elevator is available from the side door at 10 Church Street. For more information please visit:  www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org

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I cried listening to it then, and I still get chills listening to it now.