Walking Shore Road on these beautiful fall days, the ocean and sky are so blue. There was a small sailboat going by, all lone.
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Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation
Thank you, Ashley, from The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation.
The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation is honored to be presenting Trio Gaia, the graduate piano trio-in-residence at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, in concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, October 10, at the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church in Gloucester, MA.
This is the trio’s debut in the Foundation’s 10 years of programming in the 1806 Meetinghouse, a historic landmark on the Gloucester skyline and cited in the National Register of Historic Places.
The award-winning trio’s program, titled “Convergence,” will include works by Nico Muhly, Leoš Janáček and Béla Bartok, concluding with Franz Schubert’s Piano Trio No. 2 in E Flat Major. It explores a theme of our times—conflict, both internal and external—and its resolution through music. Grant Houston, Trio Gaia’s violinist and spokesman, said, “This program offers a reflective parallel to today’s world, where divisions and struggles for resolution continue to shape our collective experience, and the search for unity persists despite discord.”
Cellist Yi-Mei Templeton and guest-artist pianist Alexa Stier will be joining Houston. The trio is the Conservatory’s most recent graduate piano trio-in-residence, performing nationally and abroad since 2018, including in Panama and Japan. Trio Gaia won first prize at the WDAV Young Chamber Musicians Competition in North Carolina and honors at other competitions.
Tickets are available at http://www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org or at the door. The Meetinghouse is at Middle and Church Streets in Gloucester, The location is most easily found via GPS using the address, 50 Middle Street. Limited parking is available on the Green in front of the church, entered from Middle Street. Access for persons with disabilities is at 10 Church Street.
The Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church traces its history to the 1779 founding of the first Universalist church in America, a rebellious congregation that played a timely role in development of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. The Meetinghouse Foundation is dedicated to the building’s preservation and use for and by the community.
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Heron
This Heron was hanging in the marsh off of Raymond Street. The Heron blended into the marsh. Was not easy to see at first.
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Morning at Mile Marker
Soft reflections at Cape Ann Marina
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A beautiful clear day
Amazing clear and beautiful fall day on Sunday. The boulevard was full of walkers and beautiful flowers.
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2 donkeys
Adorable new creations by Gloucester’s talented artist, Kris Francis. I love the donkeys’ ears. Kris told me it takes a long time to do each of these fun creations. Remember Kris uses recycled metal on his wonderful sculptures.
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Autumn Shadows
The shadows of fall were evident on Thursday on Shore Road with the view of Eastern Point Lighthouse. Grateful
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Safety Day
Mark your calendars! 
The City of Gloucester’s Saftey Day 
2025 will be held on Saturday, September 27th at Harbor Loop from 10AM to 2PM.
This years event will feature a helicopter 
and rescue swimmer 
demonstration from the United States Coast Guard , a simulated car accident 
extrication from the Gloucester Fire Department as well as an bomb squad demonstration from the Massachusetts State Police 
featurng their Boston Dynamics robot “Spot”.
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After the fog
On Tuesday morning it was foggy, but you could see the sun would shine. The Magnolia Pier looked so peaceful when the fog started to lift.
Shore Road showed off the view.
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Rough
Rough seas going through the Cut on Sunday.
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High tide
Walking the Boulevard the other day, notice how high the tide was with another hour to come in. My thoughts were, if it was Fiesta time, not a far drop for the greasy pole walkers.
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Gloucester’s gorgeous Stacy Boulevard
Thank you to the Generous Gardeners for all their hard work and dedication.
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Relaxing at the end of the day
Walking to magnolia Landing on Saturday near dusk, the sky was light a guiding light and people relaxing on a bench.
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Summer Francis creations
The great artist Kris Francis’s daughter is a talented artist as well. She does these great pumpkins made out of recycled materials.
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A walk out to Rafe’s Chasm
A nice walk out to Rafe’s Chasm on Wednesday afternoon. So lucky to live here.
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Never Forget
On that horrible day 24 years ago, a friend of my children and neighbor was supposed to be on Flight 11. Due to her boss deciding to save some money she was not on Flight 11. Her parents did not know that she had changed her flight. When we finally we found out she was not on the flight, actually she was on the runway, a change happened. Have learned if something does not go your way, just let it go. Grateful but the pain of that day will never go away.
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Stage Fort Park Late summer
After my shift on Tuesday, the view was special. Stage Fort Park is a jewel for the city of Gloucester. Lucky to live here.
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Sitting on the float
While walking to Magnolia Pier on Saturday, before the rain, Rick and I went down the ramp to the float. The tide was going out and the pier looked interesting from the float. From this angle you see the engineering aspect.
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THE GLOUCESTER MEETINGHOUSE FOUNDATION PRESENTS
Please join us for the sixth annual Cape Ann Classic Cars on the Green on Saturday September 20th, from 10am to 2pm in front of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, GPS 50 Middle Street, Gloucester. The rain date for the event is on Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm.
This is a delightful free event for the whole family with beautiful classic vintage and special interest cars on display. The audience votes in nine categories for the trophy winners, including the coveted “Best in Show.” A 50/50 raffle will be included to add to the excitement of the event as well as tours of the historic Meetinghouse! If you are interested in showing your classic car, register ($20) at the entrance or in advance (recommended as space is limited) by emailing: c.nazarian@gloucestermeetinghouse.org.
Admission to the public is free but donations to the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation for the ongoing building restoration are greatly appreciated! We hope to see you at this fun filled fall event!
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Pretty deer off Route 133
Driving Route 133 on Sunday afternoon, saw deer on a field. They were far off but with the long lens, noticed black tails.
Good Morning Gloucester 