Visiting the seals at low tide is a good way to start the New Year.
Author: Donna Ardizzoni
Amazing light at Good Harbor
Let the sledding begin
Boston lights
Snow on Good Harbor
Niles at sunset
Pretty light at Stage Fort Park
Enjoy the season
Another incredible sunset
Pink reflections
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
Waves, wind and rain
The gang of Magnolia wishes you a happy holiday season
Another great Cape Ann Makers Market event
Cold days on Stacy Boulevard
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.
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.























