Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

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This season, Discover Gloucester is tuning into the rich musical vibes of Cape Ann with an exciting new community initiative. Help compile a community playlist that will serve as a sound-based souvenir, and an ode to the abundant live music scene of gorgeous Gloucester, MA. 

As a hub of live music and cultural dynamism, Gloucester has inspired countless melodies and rhythms. From the echoes of the harbor to its bustling downtown streets, the Gloucester community has been a muse for many artists and musicians. Discover Gloucester invites locals and visitors alike to contribute playlist suggestions of their favorite Gloucester-inspired tracks that encapsulate the spirit and charm of the city and its surrounding areas. Close your eyes, smell the sea air, feel the ocean breeze and drop into the island mentality: What songs remind you of Gloucester? 

Submissions can be made easily via a QR code on our social media platforms, printed signs throughout the community, and announcements shared with local media outlets. Each song should capture a facet of Gloucester’s enchanting locales, vibrant culture, culinary scene, or stirring maritime history.

Concert photo courtesy of Cape Ann Museum Courtyard Concert Series

Tess McColgan, Discover Gloucester Executive Director, states, “Music is a huge part of Gloucester’s cultural identity, and during the summer months, we enjoy more than 35 nights of FREE live music across the city! This playlist will provide a sonic journey through Cape Ann’s heritage and its thriving arts scene, accessible via Spotify from anywhere. We want to hear from you: what songs bring you back to Gloucester?”

Dive into your musical memories of Gloucester and share those songs that resonate with Cape Ann’s coastal vibes.

To submit your song suggestions, please visit:

https://bit.ly/GloucesterPlaylist

Don’t miss this chance to have your favorite tunes featured on Discover Gloucester’ Playlist, and help us orchestrate a melody that represents Gloucester’s soul. Find inspiration during Culture Splash Thursdays with FREE events running 4:00-7:00pm, and the Cape Ann Harbor Tours Water Shuttle FREE to ride between Gloucester’s Rocky Neck and Harbortown Cultural Districts between 4:00-8:00pm each Thursday in July and August. Find event details at discovergloucester.com/culture-splash

About Discover Gloucester

Discover Gloucester is the official destination marketing organization for the City of Gloucester, Massachusetts. It promotes Gloucester’s scenic beauty, cultural riches, and historical significance, aiming to enhance and sustain our tourism industry.
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JULY 16, 2024 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

Backyard Growers brings a fun outdoor children’s gardening program to the Sawyer Free Library in a series of Thursday morning events at 10:00 am throughout the summer! Children will plan, plant, water, weed, maintain and harvest a garden at the library in July and August. 

Children and their caregivers are invited to come learn about gardening as the community partners share books and stories while exploring the process of growing. 

As a part of the Library’s summer reading program, “2024: Read, Renew, Repeat,” which focuses on conservation, the Sawyer Free Library encourages participants of all ages to discover the joy and power of reading while developing a sense of environmental consciousness.

The weekly event takes place at the Sawyer Free Library’s raised garden bed on the Middle Street side of the Saunders House (88 Middle Street.)

For questions, visit sawyerfreelibrary.org or call 978-325-5500.

Hi Joey,

My name is Amy Shunney.  I’m a Rockport resident and volunteer for an organization called FlowerBuds that services Gloucester and Rockport.  We are trying to get the word out so that people utilize our fabulous service during the season (June to October)!  We have heard great things about your newsletter/blog and many have suggested I reach out to you!

We are part of Supportive Living Inc over at Old Farm Rockport (Red Farm House next to Halibut Point).  It is a residential facility for brain injured adults.  Leslie Doig runs the horticulture program there and grows beautiful cutting gardens from seed.  We meet each week to cut and put together mason jar bouquets of flowers to be delivered free of charge to those who need a smile in our community.  We have a website where a recipient request form may be filled out for delivery or requests can go to flowerbudsrockport@gmail.com.

I’ve attached some information about us and lots more info can be found on our website:  www.suppportivelivinginc.org/flowerbuds.

We ventured to Springfield on Saturday for a very cool Comic Con. The costumes were amazing and the people were the nicest around. Our next adventure will be to Manchester NH. September 21st. Anyone interested, we would love company. Mordecai was Postal Dude. He is posing as Professor X with his X Men.

Back by popular request, Mexican Clam Chowder is available this week while supplies lasts! New England clam chowder with a touch of Mexican corn poblano pepper and a touch of chipotle 

Dinner special this week is Budin Indio, 

“Mexican Lasagna” Layers of tortilla, shredded chicken, corn, poblano pepper, onions, cilantro, and Mexican crema

Machaca Tacos & Tequila

14 Rogers St Gloucester, MA

Tu-Fri 4:30pm open

Sat-Sun 2:00pm open

You can order take out online at Tock or visit www.sushisanglee.com

JULY 15, 2024 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY ~

As a part of its exciting summer reading program, Read, Renew, Repeat, the Sawyer Free Library is excited to be presenting Magician Mike Bent Eco-Magic Show on Friday, July 19 at 10:00 am.

Children and their families will be wowed by the environmental-themed magic show with magic, comedy and fun! The conservation focused summer reading theme of Read, Renew, Repeat strives to bring attention to our natural world, and caring for the environment as well as the living creatures that call it home. 

This event will be held in the City Hall auditorium, 9 Dale Avenue in Gloucester. No registration is needed.

This summer’s reading program, titled “2024: Read, Renew, Repeat,” offers a diverse and enriching experience for the entire community. By focusing on conservation, the Sawyer Free Library encourages participants of all ages to discover the joy and power of reading while developing a sense of environmental consciousness. Through engaging activities, interactive workshops, reading challenges, and more, participants will learn about the critical role of conservation in maintaining the health and vitality of our planet. For more information on Summer at Sawyer Free Library visit, sawyerfreelibrary.org.

This summer program has been made possible with support from the Constance T. Rhinelander Fund.

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