Author: Donna Ardizzoni

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Holiday Fair Middle Street Walk

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Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church Annual Holiday Fair

Saturday, December 9, 2023; 9:00 am – 1:30 pm

10 Church Street, Gloucester, MA

The Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church is excited to announce the return of its Holiday Fair in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the city’s Middle Street Walk. All are welcome to enjoy a day filled with joy, camaraderie, and community spirit designed to bring neighbors together in celebration on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Stroll down historic Middle Street in Gloucester to the 1806 Unitarian Universalist Church and Meetinghouse to enjoy live holiday music, local artisan wares, a fine art sale, warm food, and tours of the Church Meetinghouse featuring a Paul Revere bell, a Willard gallery clock, and a chandelier originally lit by whale oil and later converted to electricity. Tours of the church will occur at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. The Holiday Fair is part of Gloucester’s Annual Middle Street Walk offering revelers horse drawn wagon rides on Middle Street, a gingerbread creation contest at City Hall, music, and children’s crafts at multiple locations.

Immerse yourself in the joyful sounds of the season with live performances by the West Parish School Children’s Chorus at 11:30 am, followed by a concert from the Jambalaya Horns inside the church sanctuary at 12:30 pm.

Shop unique handcrafted gifts and support local artisans showcasing their talents. Indulge in the warmth of the season with a cup of cocoa, a hearty lunch, and a delightful Cookie Walk where you can fill a plate with an assortment of cookies. Gather with family and friends on the Meetinghouse lawn to enjoy free s’mores from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Gloucester’s annual Parade

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Even with no power and using a generator, the Gloucester Christmas Parade was a success.  Lots of fun.

Annisquam Sewing Circle Annual Christmas Fair

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on to the Winter Holidays. Join us at the Annisquam Sewing Circle Christmas Fair – Greens galore, beautiful, handcrafted items, delicious gourmet foods and more🎄

Saturday, December 2, 8 to 12:30

Annisquam Village Hall

34 Leonard St., Gloucester, MA 01930

Cape Ann Makers Market at Cruiseport on Saturday

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On Saturday the Cape Ann Makers Market was awesome.  Cruiseport is such a beautiful venue.  The Cape Ann Makers Market committee works so hard to put on this great and amazing Holiday Show.  Thank you to these amazing women, Owners Anna Baglaneas Eves (Cape Ann Sea Salt Co.), Deanna Fay (Hold Fast Co.), and Angelia Corrado (Eleven Eleven Elixir).  We all would like to thank the customers who came to shop locally.  We appreciate your business.

Sunset after the Holiday Show at Cruiseport

A great visit to Seaview Farms in Rockport

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Rick and I went to pick up our turkey at Seaview Farms on Tuesday.  We took a walk to visit some of the horses.

Cape Ann Makers Market

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Thank you for shopping local.  On Saturday, November 25, 2023, is Small Business Saturday.  When shopping local please come by to Cruiseport Gloucester for the Holiday Sip and Shop Market.

Incredible sunset

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This week the sunsets are amazing and beautiful.  The sunsets have also been changing with color.  We are so lucky to live here.  Every night there is a group of people who walk Shore Road in awe of the sunsets.  Very grateful

Magnolia Historical Society presents John Hays Hammond

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Reblogged from the Magnolia Historical Society

It happens Sunday November 19th at 4:00.
Step into the fascinating life of John Hays Hammond Jr. with our lecture titled “The Expansive Life of John Hays Hammond Jr”. We are excited to have Caleb McMurphy, the Director of Visitor Services and Education at Hammond Castle join us at the Museum to present.
What do you know about the man behind the Castle?
As one of American’s foremost inventors he has 120 patents in the field of wireless radio ship and weaponry control systems becoming know as “the Father of Remote Control”. He had over 700 patents in total.
He met Thomas Edison at age 12 and they remained in contact throughout Edison’s life. He was also friends with Nicola Tesla who was known to visit Hammond at the castle. He was a skilled pianist and organist, and a passionate collector of art and antiques, and his castle houses a vast collection of medieval and Renaissance artifacts.
Hammond was also deeply interested in the occult. His marriage to Gloucester artist Evelyn Fenton in 1925 introduced an abiding interest in spiritualism. Seances, and reportedly many an all-night party were held at Hammond Castle. The Hammonds maintained deep connections to the equally successful and avant garde circle at Eastern Point.
John Hays Hammond Jr. was a true Renaissance man, with a remarkable range of talents and interests. His inventions had a profound impact on the world, and his legacy continues to inspire innovators today.
Be sure to join us for a one-hour exploration of the seeming contradictory facets and periods of the Hammonds’ life. Our lecture will be preceded by half-hour social with light refreshments at 3:30.
The Magnolia Historical Museum is located at 46 Magnolia
Ave in the historic Blynman Schoolhouse.