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

Music on Meetinghouse Green

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MUSIC ON MEETINGHOUSE GREEN PRESENTS JIM ‘N’ TONIC ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 29th

 

Please join us on Friday, August 29th on the stage overlooking Meetinghouse Green in front of the UU Church for Jim ‘n’ Tonic, a loud and wildly eclectic five piece band featuring a saxophonist and upright bass player. They are a cool and beloved group on Cape Ann and beyond who love to have a great time interacting with their audience as they crank out some great tunes!

Our non-profit receiving free-will donations for the evening will be HAWC, Healing Abuse/Working for Change, which provides an essential lifeline of safety and support to women and children at risk from domestic abuse, related injustice and economic peril.  Please consider giving generously when the donation box goes around! Meat & Sweet will be the food service for the evening serving up delicious and savory smoked meats and baked goods for all to enjoy!

Saturday and Sunday Waves

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The ocean was telling a story the last few days.  Waves, riptides and sunshine.  We all love a good storm, but everyone needs to be extremely careful out there.

Thank you, Generous Gardeners,

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Taking a quick walk on the Boulevard on Wednesday, the colors of the flowers were glowing with the light rain.

Lonely Good Harbor

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Good Harbor looked very deserted on Wednesday.  The lifeguards were on duty to make sure swimmers were staying safe.  You could see the ocean and wind changing.

Look what is dock in Gloucester Harbor

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Saw this yacht in Gloucester Harbor on Wednesday. The dingy on the stern of the boat is bigger than most boats.

 

DOUBLE HAVEN yacht NOT for charter*

167’4 / 51m | Feadship | 1993 / 2024

Special Features:
  • Impressive 7,644nm range
  • Premium wellness facilities, including spa and sauna
  • Recent refit in 2024
  • Lloyds Register classification
  • Sleeps 12 overnight

The 51m/167’4″ motor yacht ‘Double Haven’ was built by Feadship in the Netherlands at their Aalsmeer shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Glade Johnson Design and she was completed in 1993. This luxury vessel’s exterior design is the work of Glade Johnson Design and she was last refitted in 2024.

Guest Accommodation

Double Haven has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 16 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Her features include a spa, sauna, deck jacuzzi, WiFi and air conditioning.

Range & Performance

Double Haven is built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel Caterpillar (3512 DITA) 1,430hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 7,644 nautical miles from her 127,950 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots. Her water tanks store around 37,750 Litres of fresh water. She was built to Lloyds Register classification society rules.

Double Haven Yacht Owner, Captain or marketing company

Double Haven Photos

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View Photo GalleryY Double Haven
Length 167’4 / 51m
Builder Feadship
Exterior Designer Glade Johnson Design
Interior Design Glade Johnson Design
Built | Refit 1993 | 2024
Model Custom
Beam 30’6 / 9.3m
Gross Tonnage 817 GT
Draft 11’4 / 3.45m
Cruising Speed 10 Knots
Top Speed 16 Knots

LOA: 167’4” (51 meters)

Beam: 30’6” (9.3 meters)

Draft: 10’6” (3.2 meters)

Guests: 12 in 6 staterooms

Engines: 1,430-hp Caterpillars

Range: 6,000 nautical miles at 10 knots

Builder: Feadship

Stylist: Gerhard Gilgenast, Richard Hein

Naval Architect: De Voogt Naval Architects

Interior Designer: Glade Johnson Design

 

 

Meetinghouse Green

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Another great event being held at the Meetinghouse Green.

 

What Time is it, Mr. Fox?’ August 22nd at 6:00pm



Music on Meetinghouse Green presents ‘What Time is it, Mr. Fox?’ at 6:00pm on Friday, August 22nd performing on the stage overlooking Meetinghouse Green in front of the UU Church. Well known in Boston’s underground cabaret scene, ‘What Time Is It Mr. Fox?’ has earned a loyal following with frequent performances in New York City and tours across the United States. Their original songs feature rich lyrical imagery that explore love, spirituality, sexuality, and identity, and their performances are infused with energy, honesty, and emotional authenticity.

Their unique brand of music and performance art has been adopted by popular singers, filmmakers, and repertory theaters. Band members include: Brian King, voice, piano, and acoustic guitar; Nathan Cohen, violin, trumpet, voice; Dennis Monagle, drums; Renee Dupuis, voice, keys, and melodica; and Joe Cardoza, upright bass.

Your free-will donations will benefit Action, Inc. Action Inc. is a safety net for our community, offering a broad range of supportive services, including: fuel assistance and energy efficiency programs, case management, housing assistance and homelessness prevention, job training and education, and affordable housing. They are always ready to provide support when people need it most. Please bring extra cash for when the buckets are passed around! Crepes du Jour will be the food service for the evening serving up delicious sweet and savory crepes for all to enjoy!

Gloucester’s Waterfront Festival and Rotary Pancake Breakfast

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Fun Saturday morning:  Rick and I went to Gloucester’s Rotary Pancake Breakfast and then to the Waterfront Festival.

 

The Vernal Pond was there with their pretty snakes.  Here is Luna:  She is 12 feet long and can grow to 24 feet.  Yikes.

Bernard Domingo from Wire and Bead Critters is a wonderful artist.  His business is based in Zimbabwe with his team of eight employees.  So talented.  This tiger was amazing, and Rick and I bought a small elephant.  To reach Bernard: DomingoWireWorks#Instagram

Pretty Little River

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Little River at high tide looked so beautiful and peaceful on Wednesday.  Grateful to be able to visit the beautiful scenery in Gloucester.

A rainbow after Thursday’s late afternoon rain

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On Thursday, after I left the beach due to thunder, it started to rain.  Not for long and then the sun came out and looked out my deck and saw this.

Another creation by Gloucester’s Artist Kris Francis

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Love this humpback whale and her baby..  Kris is so talented and  he only uses recycled materials.   You can find Kris on Instagram:

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Kris told me there is 100 feet of chains that originally were on Gloucester’s Midnight Sun.

The only way to relax

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On Tuesday afternoon, this nice couple come into the Gloucester’s Welcoming Center.  They were fun and getting ready to go on a 8:00 pm. boat ride.  Just as we were closing up, went out to say have fun, and they were sitting on Gloucester’s wonderful rocking chair on this great porch.

Haunted Harbor Walk

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This new business in Gloucester looks like a fun time. To find out more information on this business please scan the QR code or go their website.

 

https://haunted-harborwalk-gloucester.squarespace.com/

Oh what a summer

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The summer of 2025 has been one of the best.  Wearing my bathing suit under work clothes is my mantra.  That way no excuses not to go to the beach.  Very grateful.

Taking a walk on Stacy Boulevard.

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The flowers on the Boulevard are getting better and better.  Thank you Generous Gardeners for all your hard work.