Cold Chocolate

Cold Chocolate-Folk, Funk and Bluegrass Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7:30pm

Cold Chocolate, a Boston-based duo that calls itself  “a genre-bending Americana band,” makes its Cape Ann debut on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m., as part of the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation’s 10th Anniversary series of concerts, lectures, silent movies and more. The location is the landmark 1806 Meetinghouse that is Gloucester’s oldest standing church and the home of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church.

With Ethan Robbins on vocals, guitar and mandolin and Ariel Bernstein on vocals, percussion and banjo, Cold Chocolate fuses folk, funk and bluegrass and has released five albums. Simon Waxman of The Boston Review wrote that Cold Chocolate’s high energy and original music “sounds softer than the dew on the mountainside, harder than a Harley pushing back red dust, and sweeter than true love.”

With music for all ages, the band has shared bills with Leftover Salmon, David Grisman and Angelique Kidjo, and performed at festivals across the country. Tickets are available at the door and online with more information at: www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org. General admission is $30, students $10, under age 12 free.

The Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church is located at 50 Middle Street in Gloucester. Parking is available on the Green in front of the Meetinghouse and at other locations in the Historic District. The side entrance at 10 Church Street offers elevator access.

The Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church started its history as the first Universalist church in America in 1779, a rebellious congregation that played an important role in the quest for religious freedom as enshrined in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. The architecturally significant building predates lighthouses on Cape Ann and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation is an independent, secular nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to the historic building’s preservation and its use for and by the Cape Ann community.

Sunday morning walk on Long Beach

Rick and walked on Long Beach on Sunday morning.  It was so pretty.  Even this cutie dog Teddi, she enjoyed the beach as well.

Halloween on Main Street

On Friday, October 31, 2025, Main Street retailers welcomed many tricks or treaters.   There were Skeltons,  Minnie Mouse, Frank Sinatra, the Scream, princesses, cows, Darth Vader, the Rumbles from the Flintstones and many more.  Thank you all who came out to enjoy the generosity of Gloucester’s Main Street.

Fun time volunteering at the Hammond Castle

On Thursday, the Hammond Castle held a Halloween for children.  The staff of the Castle is amazing setting up this fun event.  The history of this castle is so interesting an makes me want to take another tour.

The Gold Rush

Charlie Chaplin’s silent movie classic, The Gold Rush, with live pipe organ accompaniment, Sunday afternoon Nov. 2!!!

This Sunday afternoon Nov. 2, we are proud to present the Charlie Chaplin silent movie masterpiece, The Gold Rush, accompanied by sonic artist extraordinaire Peter Krasinski on the grand 1893 Hutchings/Fisk pipe organ.

Peter Krasinski will provide a a live theater organ accompaniment to two classic film comedies for “A Night of Cinema Magic” to be presented by Milton Community Concerts on May 28. (Handout)

The Gold Rush (1925) is tragicomedy about the search for gold, in which the leading character faces hunger, cold, and even the possibility that he may be attacked by a grizzly.  It’s hilarious and sad at the same time, providing delightful entertainment for the whole family!

Peter Krasinski, an international star of improvised silent movie accompaniment, will employ all the tone colors and power of the Meetinghouse pipe organ to add mystery, intrigue and excitement to this classic Charlie Chaplin film.

Tickets are available at the door or in advance (recommended) on our website.

Admission: $20 General, $5 Students, Under 12 free

Parking is available on the Green in front of the Meetinghouse, home of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, at 50 Middle Street and at other locations around the Historic District. The side entrance at 10 Church Street provides elevator access.

Join us this Sunday afternoon for an incredible entertainment treat!

A Fall walk on Shore Road

Monday was another beautiful Autumn Day.  Took a walk early afternoon to Magnolia Pier.  Over Shore Road the clouds were telling a story.

 

Sun wink

Walking with the Sunset Club of Magnolia on Saturday, the sunset was interesting.  The clouds rolled in and the sun looked like in was winking as it set.

Essex Clamfest 2025

A beautiful Saturday for Essex Clamfest.  Many vendors, food, and great gift ideas made for a fun afternoon.

Our Pat

Hold & Fast, Deanna

Luna a 12-foot snake from The Vernal Pond, she is really pretty

 

One Ocean One Love

Streaks over Magnolia Pier

Beautiful sunset on Thursday night.  The streaks in the sky told a story.

Fall light on the Annisquam

Walking Stacy Boulevard late afternoon after the rain on Wednesday, the clouds were beautiful.

Fall colors

This year the colors of trees have not been as vibrant as in previous years due to the lack of rain.  But going by Buswell Pond on Tuesday did show some reflection and colors.

As the rain and wind were making a statement on Monday

Monday was rainy, windy and dreary, but the waves and tide were fun.

Went by the back Shore and the Boulevard.  The tide was so high, falling off the greasy pole would be easy.

3 hours after high tide on Sunday

Looking at the ocean as the tide was going out, you can see a storm coming in.