Let the sledding begin

On Friday saw the kids enjoying a good time.  Kids and parents getting outside to go sledding at Stage Fort Park.  Looks fun

Niles at sunset

Took a ride to Niles at dusk.  Since Friday was a good 18 degrees, took a quick walk.  You can see Boston lit up on the horizon.

Another incredible sunset

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.  Enjoy your holidays and take in the sights.

A Big Band New Year


CAPE ANN BIG BAND NEW YEAR’S CONCERT!
Friday, January 2nd at 7:30pm.
The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation proudly presents the Cape Ann Big Band in a New
Year’s Concert as part of its Tenth Anniversary Series of concerts, silent movies, civic events
and more! The historic Meetinghouse was built in 1806 for the first Universalist congregation in
America, now the home of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, on the newly restored
green at the corner of Middle and Church Streets (GPS 50 Middle Street).
The Cape Ann Big Band, conducted by Carlos Menezes, has connected with local musicians of
all ages and backgrounds to inspire, challenge, and educate since 2010. CABB’s repertoire
always features vocal and instrumental standards from the “Golden era” of Swing, pop tunes, and
as well as show-tunes derived from popular films.
Inspired by the sounds of Jazz, New Orleans’ street bands, Soul, and Rock n’ Roll, the band
prides itself in a repertoire without horizons. Several talented upcoming High School performers
will be featured with the Band for this special concert!
Tickets are available at the door and online (recommended) with more information at:
http://www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org. General admission is $25, students $5, under 12 free.
Parking is encouraged on the Green in front of the Meetinghouse (enter between the granite
pillars) and available at other locations around the Historic District. The side entrance at 10
Church Street offers an elevator to the main level if needed. This is a great opportunity for the
whole family to enjoy a unique New Year’s celebration concert by the Cape Ann Big Band!

Holiday Shows 2025

Would like to thank all the venues that held our holiday shows.  The Cape Ann Makers Market put on 3 shows from October to December.  The Magnolia Library for Magtoberfest,  Cruiseport , and The Cut, these shows were extremely successful.  The Elks venue is always a pleasure, The Magnolia Women’s Club Holiday Show, and Marshalls Farmstand for a pop up.   Thank you to the coordinators and venues for all their hard work.  And I would especially want to thank the customers who came out to shop and most important shop local.   Thank you again.

Sunset in Magnolia

The winter sunsets are amazing from Magnolia.  Walking Shore Road with the Sunset Club, is a fun time.  The exercise is of course a benefit, but the real benefit is the friendships that have developed.

 

Waves, wind and rain

Had to pull over on Stacy Boulevard on Friday, three hours after high tide.  The waves came right over and covered my truck.  Mother nature showed off on Friday.

The gang of Magnolia wishes you a happy holiday season

Love our group who walk Shore Road at sunset.  Lots of laughs, caring for each other and mother nature.

Thank you, Maureen, for taking the photo.

Screenshot

 

 

Another great Cape Ann Makers Market event

The Cape Ann Makers Market will have their holiday event at The Cut.  Looking forward to this holiday show.  Thank you for shopping local.

Cold days on Stacy Boulevard

Never disappoints taking a walk on Stacy Boulevard.  The winter is cold, but the sky and ocean are so clear.

 

Happy Tails

My grand puppy, Freddy, came to visit me on Monday and I gave him his new sweater for Christmas.  The sweater came from Happy Tales on Main Street in Gloucester.  Freddy looks very handsome in his new grey sweater.  Happy Tails is a great store on Main Street with a fun atmosphere.

Pet store in Gloucester, MA

Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation

Silent Movie Classic ‘Peter Pan’ narrated by Lindsay Crouse, organ accompaniment by Peter Krasinski, Sunday, December 21st at 3:30pm

The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation is proud to present the original silent movie ‘Peter Pan,’ a 1925 American fantasy-adventure film as part of its Tenth Anniversary Series. It will be narrated by acclaimed actress Lindsay Crouse and accompanied on the pipe organ by maestro Peter Krasinski. This is great entertainment for the whole family during the holidays!
Tickets are available at the door and online (strongly recommended) with more information at: http://www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org. General admission is $30, students $10, under age 12 free.
The historic 1806 Meetinghouse, home of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, is located on the green at the corner of Middle and Church Streets (GPS 50 Middle Street). Parking is available on the green and around the historic district. The side entrance at 10 Church Street has an elevator to the main level, if needed.

For decades the silent movie ‘Peter Pan’ was thought to be lost but in the 1950’s a well preserved copy was discovered in a vault in Rochester, New York. The film is based on a play written by Sir James Barrie and was directed by Herbert Brenon in 1924 and was filmed on Santa Cruz island. The plot explores fantasy, adventure and is a playful film armed with technical ingenuity and classic source material.

The presentation will be narrated by Lindsay Crouse, American actress who made her debut in the 1972 revival of Much Ado About Nothing. She has played many roles in numerous films and received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination. Lindsay is a resident of Annisquam and a well-known celebrity on Cape Ann.

The film will also be accompanied by Peter Krasinski, a master of improvised silent movie accompaniment, whose exciting performances delight kids and adults alike. Krasinski will display the diverse power of the 1893 Hutchings/Fisk organ, creating music that adds mystery, intrigue and excitement to this memorable and nostalgic film.

‘Peter Pan’ is presented in collaboration with the Cape Ann Community Cinema.