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

Around 4:30 on Thursday the skies opened up

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Rocky Neck before the storm

Clouds over the high school

At the same time sun over the boulevard as the clouds were over the high school

Storm cloud coming right toward Rocky Neck

From East Main Street

Saturday’s Clean up and THERE’S MORE TO SEE ART SHOW

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There’s More to Sea Art Show

Hi kids:

Hope everyone is well and enjoying this beautiful weather.

We will be cleaning Horton Street on Saturday for the Art Show at Ocean Alliance.

JULY 27, 2018
Friday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

JULY 28, 2018
SATURDAY, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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JULY 29, 2018
SUNDAY, 9:00 – 5:00 PM

Ocean Alliance
32 Horton St, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930

 

When: Saturday, July 28, 2018

Time:  8:00 – 9:00

Where:  Horton Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

Music on the Meetinghouse Green

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DEB HARDY AND THE ALTAIRS ROCK MEETINGHOUSE GREEN AT AUGUST 3, SUMMER CONCERT

 

 

‘Rhythmic, expressive and powerful’ describes Gloucester musician Deb Hardy’s singing. She performs with the Altairs on Friday, August 3, 6 – 9 pm at Meetinghouse Green, at the corner of Church and Middle Street.

Concert-goers will rock and roll to a fast-paced rhythm and roots party band. The group, which includes musicians Carl di Franza, Tom Alley, and James Melville, is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready to enjoy the high energy alternative rock, folk, blues, soul, and classic music at this free concert.

In the spirit of giving back to the community, this concert is partnered with HAWC, which provides a domestic violence helpline, emergency shelter, legal advocacy and counseling services to more than 2,500 families in the North Shore each year. Bring cash or a checkbook, beach chairs or a blanket. Food is provided by Classic Cooks, bringing fresh, wholesome food. Parking is available on Meetinghouse Green, in lots nearby, and at St. Peter’s Square.

Music on Meetinghouse Green’s sponsors include Linzee and Beth Coolidge; J.J. and Jackie Bell; Michael and Mary Bresnan; JoeAnn Hart and Gordon Baird; Harry and Mary Hintlian; Charles Nazarian; Dick and Doris Prouty; Sandra Ronan; Brent and Linda Wilkes; Tom and Kristin Zarrella; and our corporate sponsor, Cape Ann Savings Bank.

 

There’s More to Sea

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JULY 27, 2018
Friday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

JULY 28, 2018
SATURDAY, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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JULY 29, 2018
SUNDAY, 9:00 – 5:00 PM

Ocean Alliance
32 Horton St, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930

A beautiful day on Saturday Kayaking from Corliss Landing to Wingaersheek Beach

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Also how fun, there was a party of boaters having a Christmas in July party.  Notice the Christmas tree and also they were playing Christmas Carols.

New addition to Marshall Farm Stand

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At Marshalls Farm Stand on Concord Street,  Gloucester, MA  01930, you can get fresh veggies, fruit, baked goods and meat.  They also have Alpacas, a peacock, horses, chickens, ducks and most recently Ben and Jerry, two Nubian Goats named Ben and Jerry.  They are so cute.

Save the Date all you history buffs

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Battle of Gloucester

 

Event Information is as follows:

 Event:  Battle of Gloucester (August 8, 1775)

 Date/Time:  Saturday August 11, 2018 9am to 1pm

 Location: Gloucester Harbor, Pavilion Beach (Gloucester, MA)

 Scenario:  Authentic pinky schooners of the period will transport British troops into the harbor, troops will transfer to small boats and row into shore in two separate troop movements. The reenactment will be conducted in four parts.

Part 1:  HMS Falcon with captured prize schooner following will chase fleeing schooner into Gloucester Harbor. Fleeing schooner will ground itself on Pavilion Beach and crew will abandon ship. HMS Falcon and prize schooner will anchor off Ten Pound Island. British Troops will row in small boats into Pavilion Beach to board and capture grounded schooner. Colonial militia troops will ambush British troops attempting to capture schooner from nearby fort (playground) at east end of beach.

Part 2:  Capt. Linzee of HMS Falcon realizing his men have been ambushed, attempts a diversion to relieve pressure on his men by having Falcon cannonade the town of Gloucester from the harbor with the aim of setting the town on fire, allowing his men to escape the ambush and row back to the Falcon.

Part 3:  With the failure of the cannon bombardment to set the town on fire, Linzee orders British troops with torches, to land in small boats on west end of Pavilion Beach near Stacey Boulevard to set fish flakes (stages) and buildings of the town on fire by torch. There will be a brief exchange of fire with Colonial militia who are lying in wait to ambush.  British troops will then surrender.

Part 4:  Crewmen of captured prize schooner will revolt and combine with impressed seamen of British prize crew and sail away. Canon volleys may be exchanged between vessels.

One Hour at a Time Gang Clean up

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Hi kids:

When:                  Saturday, July 21, 2018

Time:                    8:00 – 9:00

Where:                 St. Peters Square

We can go up Main and Rogers.

Thanks

 

 

Music on Meeting House Green

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Gloucester resounds to the beat of Brazilian music at Gloucester Meetinghouse Summer Concert, July 27. The Somerville-based Brazilian band Os Forrozeiros will be delighting audiences at the Gloucester Meetinghouse Summer Concert on Friday, July 27, 6 – 9 pm, at the corner of Church and Middle Street.

The group began over ten years ago, using the beat of Brazilian Forro, to spread their love for the dance and music of their native country. Forro music began in northeastern Brazil. It embraces many different musical beats as well as dance styles. The Forrozeiros organization now includes a dance group, the Forrozeiros Dance Group, which has been together for the past two years, and practices in Somerville. The music and dance rhythms of this unique band will set your feet tapping and take you deep inside the culture of Brazil.

The concert is free. In the spirit of giving to the community, a spirit much celebrated by Os Forrozeiros, concert-goers are encouraged to make free-will donations to benefit Wellspring House. Founded in 1981 to provide shelter for homeless families, Wellspring House today
works to develop affordable housing, helps secure permanent homes for families, and provides education and job training for thousands of low-income adults. Bring cash or a checkbook, beach chairs or blankets. Food is provided by the Peabody Steak House, specializing in Brazilian food. In case of rain the concert will be held inside the Meetinghouse. Parking is available on Meetinghouse Green, in nearby lots, and at St. Peter’s Square.

Music on Meetinghouse Green’s sponsors include Linzee and Beth Coolidge; J.J. and Jackie Bell; Michael and Mary Bresnan; JoeAnn Hart and Gordon Baird; Harry and Mary Hintlian; Charles Nazarian; Dick and Doris Prouty; Sandra Ronan; Brent and Linda Wilkes; Tom and Kristin Zarrella; and the Cape Ann Savings Bank.

10 Church Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
chasnaz@gmail.com

Fog over Gloucester Harbor

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While walking Stacy Boulevard on Monday watching the fog roll in and out was so pretty.  You could see the fog lifting over Magnolia and East Gloucester.