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

View of beach from Magnolia Pier float

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On Monday the skies were clear and blue.  Walking to Magnolia Pier and sitting on float was delightful.   The houses on the shore add to the view.

2nd annual Magnolia Porchfest

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The 2nd annual Magnolia Porchfest was fantastic.  Fun with great music, food and a community feel.  Thank you who hosted a band on their porches and to the bands who participated.    A big thank you to the Magnolia Community Library and Community Center.   The volunteers who put this together should be commended.  Their hard work in coordinating all the parts to this event made a fun and great time.  Thank you all who came to enjoy the great music and food.  The social time was enjoyable with lots of hugs and greetings to each other.  All ages had a wonderful time.

The following bands participated.

Dede & Anie

Night Owls,

Funbucket

Familiar Strangers

Jim Kawski & Daniel Kellar

Scott Parisi & John Buckner

Riley Hunt & The Fam Band

In The Pocket

Corey Winn & Matt Rich

Sage

Reset Button

Glostafarians

Deep Blue Duo

Ristuben Jazz

Whiskey Talk

Cold Start Dog Town

Gloucester Songwriters Circle

Fender Bender

 

 

Sea Smoke Studio

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A new wonderful Art Studio has opened at 15 Lexington Avenue, Magnolia, Gloucester, MA. The studio has beautiful artwork by artist Nancy LeGendre.   Some of paintings have been painted with fluorescent paint.  Very fun.

Phone number:978-502-3166

http://www.nancylegendre.com

Helped this little guy cross the street

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Another reason to slow down when driving.  This turtle was crossing Bray Street on Wednesday.  Stayed with the turtle until the turtle was safe.

Update MAGNOLIA Porchfest: It is on

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It’s on!! It may be cool and cloudy, but Porchfest is happening!
Not the spontaneous type? That’s okay. You can learn about the musicians performing on the porches by visiting magnolialibrary.org/porchfest-2025 or you can stop in the library for a map. Remember, the music starts at 4 and keeps going til 8. Don’t forget to bring $$ for tipping the great musicians who are donating their talent and drop some coin in the Library donation bins to keep porchfest happening. See you there!

Magnolia Porch Fest 2025

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Reblogged from Magnolia Library and Community Center

Four different weather apps say Saturday morning showers dry up in the afternoon. But stand by. We’ll make an official call tomorrow. Please understand that with 20 host locations and 50 musicians, coordinating a rain date is just not possible – and we’d be just as disappointed as you! But right now, on a sunny Thursday we’re still warming up for another great Porchfest! 🤞🙏🤞🙏

Wonderful breakfast at Grillfriends

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Rick and I like going to Grillfriends on Lexington Avenue, Magnolia, Gloucester, MA.  The staff and food are terrific.  This restaurant also has a very friendly feel.

Nice tribute to Gloucester’s graduating Seniors

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Take a walk on Gloucester’s beautiful Stacy Boulevard and read the names of seniors that are graduating.  Congratulation to all.  Thank you to the sponsors.

41 years

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Can not believe that Rick and I have been married 41 years.   Time goes by so fast when you are not looking.  Yikes I had a Princess Dianna hat, and Rick had a gray tuxedo.

Another foggy and rainy Saturday

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Crazy as it sounds, I like the fog.  The air is always briny, and the fog feels good on my skin. Magnolia Pier looks mysterious in the fog,