Author: Donna Ardizzoni

Ardizzoni Photography, Business Manager, Grandmother, love living in Gloucester, love to swim, kayak, walk and of course take pictures. Our company does computer networking, Office Management, Medical Billing, transcription, networking software updates and virus protection

Meetinghouse Green performance

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 16, 2021

HYE FUSION PERFORMS FRIDAY JULY 23 AT MUSIC ON MEETINGHOUSE GREEN
The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation presents Hye Fusion in a free Friday evening concert on Meetinghouse Green
at the corner of Middle and Church Street, July 23 at 6:00 p.m. Hye Fusion integrates music of the Middle East with Western
jazz standards. The musicians play current and traditional instruments including the oud, classical and rhythm guitars, keyboard,
clarinet and saxophone as well as the Middle Eastern doumbek. The result is a dynamic synergy of melodies and rhythms. Free-will
donations go to the evening’s featured local non-profit partner, Maritime Gloucester, a group that inspires students and visitors to
value our maritime heritage, marine science and environmental stewardship. Local food vendor for the evening is Classic Cooks.
The 2021 summer music series is dedicated in memory of Harry Hintlian for his encouragement, generosity, and for making the
Meetinghouse a net zero building. For more information, a full schedule of upcoming concerts, and to sign up for the GMF newsletter,
visit www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org.

CONCERT DESCRIPTION
American-born Hye Fusion’s style of integrating Middle eastern jazz comes from their family lineages, with deep roots in the Middle East.
They received their musical training from the New England Conservatory as well as from musical mentors such as Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans.

Music on Meetinghouse Green, now in its sixth season, features nine free Friday evening concerts with great music, favorite foods from local vendors,
and benefits a different North Shore non-profit organization each week through free-will donations from the audience. Concert goers bring lawn chairs
and blankets to spread out across the spacious green. Performances are handicap accessible, parking on the Green is limited to persons with disabilities only.

ABOUT THE GLOUCESTER MEETINGHOUSE FOUNDATION
Founded in 2015, the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation is dedicated to preserving the landmark building as a civic hub, entertainment venue,
and community center. In addition to its work to preserve the historic 1806 Meetinghouse, GMF is currently raising funds to restore Meetinghouse
Green to provide a safe and more flexible outdoor concert and event venue.

OUR SPONSORS
Thanks to our Sponsors all the series’ expenses, such as for the musicians, are pre-paid. 100% of the free-will donations go to our non-profit community partners.

Platinum          John & Janis Bell, J.J. & Jackie Bell, Cape Ann Savings Bank, J. Linzee Coolidge, Scobie Ward

Gold                 BOMCO, Michael & Mary Ann Bresnan, Landesign, Inc.

Silver               Anonymous, Tom Burger & Andrée Robert, JoeAnn Hart & Gordon Baird, Pat Johnson & Jeff Henderson, Susan McKain & Ken Steiner, Charles Nazarian, John & Sandra Ronan
Bronze             Jerry Ackerman, Karen Bell, Pamela Bynum & Henry Ferrara, Peter Calkins & Susan Casey, Frederick Cowan, Richard Gardner, Rev. Janet Parsons, Dick Prouty, Joe & Maggie Rosa,
Peter & Kathleen Van Demark, Kathleen Williams, Sarah Willwerth-Dyer & Michael Dyer

Pretty hummingbird loving the beach roses

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As I was walking Shore Road on Wednesday there were many hummingbirds eating the beautiful beach roses.

Pauline’s Gifts

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Celebrating our 22nd. Year. Huge thanks for all of your support. If you haven’t stopped in please do the next time you are driving by. #essexcoastalscenicbyway #exit53 #rt133
— at Pauline’s Gifts.

A great event on Thursday, July 15, 2021

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Thank you Cape Ann Salt and Hold & Fast for a wonderful event at the Cape Ann Makers Market held at Ocean Alliance.  This venue was outstanding with views and the staff.  Cape Ann Salt and Hold & Fast did an extraordinary effort to make this Cape Ann Market a total success.  Thank you for this opportunity to participate.  Here is a couple of photos of the view.

Corinthian George Town

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Beautiful Yacht docked at Ocean Alliance.  To find more information on this beauty please go to Vessel Finder or Corinthian Yacht.

Meetinghouse Green

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Photography by Molly Haley, mollyhaley.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 13, 2021

THE EARLY RISERS PERFORM FRIDAY JULY 16 AT MUSIC ON MEETINGHOUSE GREEN
The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation presents The Early Risers, Vermont folk duo Ashley Storrow and Putnam Smith,
in a free Friday evening concert on Meetinghouse Green at the corner of Middle and Church Street, July 16 at 6:00 p.m.
The Early Risers’ original work features vocal harmonies and lyrical arrangements for banjo, guitar, mandolin, piano, and
shruti box. Free-will donations go to Backyard Growers, the evening’s featured local non-profit partner, connecting people
and communities through access to healthy food. Local food vendor for the evening is the Common Crow. The 2021 summer
music series is dedicated in memory of Harry Hintlian for his encouragement, generosity, and for making the Meetinghouse
a net zero building. For more information, a full schedule of upcoming concerts, and to sign up for the GMF newsletter,
visit www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org.

Ashley Storrow and Putnam Smith began separate careers as singer/songwriters but joined forces in 2015 to form The Early Risers.
The duo has performed across the continent from Maine to Texas, California, and Vancouver, British Columbia. Their 2019 debut
album, Making Life Sweet, was listed as #1 on the national Folk DJ Charts. The Early Risers music lingers in the heart, mind, and
imagination, and one reviewer noted, “Their music is comfort food.”

CONCERT DESCRIPTION
Music on Meetinghouse Green, now in its sixth season, features nine free Friday evening concerts with great music, favorite foods
from local vendors, and benefits a different North Shore non-profit organization each week through free-will donations from the
audience. Concert goers bring lawn chairs and blankets to spread out across the spacious green. Performances are handicap accessible,
parking on the Green is limited to persons with disabilities only.

ABOUT THE GLOUCESTER MEETINGHOUSE FOUNDATION
Founded in 2015, the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation is dedicated to preserving the landmark building as a civic hub, entertainment
venue, and community center. In addition to its work to preserve the historic 1806 Meetinghouse, GMF is currently raising funds to restore
Meetinghouse Green to provide a safe and more flexible outdoor concert and event venue.

OUR SPONSORS
Thanks to our Sponsors all the series’ expenses, such as for the musicians, are pre-paid. 100% of the free-will donations go to our non-profit community partners.

Platinum             John & Janis Bell, J.J. & Jackie Bell, Cape Ann Savings Bank, J. Linzee Coolidge, Scobie Ward

Gold                      BOMCO, Michael & Mary Ann Bresnan, Landesign, Inc.

Silver                  Anonymous, Tom Burger & Andrée Robert, JoeAnn Hart & Gordon Baird, Pat Johnson & Jeff Henderson, Susan McKain & Ken Steiner, Charles Nazarian, John & Sandra Ronan
Bronze                Jerry Ackerman, Karen Bell, Pamela Bynum & Henry Ferrara, Peter Calkins & Susan Casey, Frederick Cowan, Richard Gardner, Rev. Janet Parsons, Dick Prouty,
Joe & Maggie Rosa, Peter & Kathleen Van Demark, Kathleen Williams, Sarah Willwerth-Dyer & Michael Dyer

 

Great new store on Main Street

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Went for a walk on Main Street on Monday.  Came across this new store called RECLAIMED COMMODITIES, 37 Main Street, Gloucester, MA

The owner, Jennifer Wysocki, was extremely pleasant and welcoming.  She refinishes the furniture and another great way to reuse, recycle and repurpose.

email:  recalimedcommodities@gmail.com

978-315-2700

 

Meetinghouse Outdoor Concert Postponed

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Dear All:

With regret, we are having to postpone the first concert of the Meetinghouse summer series due to bad weather from this Friday to September 3rd.  A blurb is attached and copied below.

MEETINGHOUSE OUTDOOR CONCERT POSTPONED

Due to the 100% prediction of rain with the tropical storm Elsa passing through, the first event of the summer series, Music on Meetinghouse Green, will be postponed from this Friday to Friday, September 3rd.  As-planned, the John Baboian Ensemble will play and donations to Pathways for Children will be taken up. The series continues next Friday, July 16th at 6:00pm with The Early Risers performing to benefit Backyard Growers. Visit www.gloucestermeetinghouse for more details.

Please help us get the word out.

A visit to Marshalls Farm stand

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After picking up some great fruit, veggies and meats, Rick and I went to visit my friends in the barn yard.

Love Perry the Peacock, the cutie alpacas Mazie ,Stormy and a new friend Stratton a beautiful and gentle horse.