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

Happy Humpback

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Gift cards to the Happy Humpback make great gifts and stocking stuffers! Come pick some up Tuesday through Sunday from 6am to 2pm or order eGift cards online anytime at happyhumpbackcafe.com/giftcards/

Love their Happy Burger

Pobbles Beach off of Shore Road

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The spelling may look like a typo but that is the name of this pretty spot off of Shore Road, Magnolia Gloucester, MA

A buck and a horse on Magnolia Avenue

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The talented artist has a new creation.  This artist is so wonderful.  All recycled materials to be able to do upcycle.

Events at the Gloucester Meetinghouse and a thank you for Charles

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Hi Donna and Joey,

Thanks for posting the events at the Gloucester Meetinghouse (Unitarian Universalist Church) on Good Morning Gloucester.  Your help with getting the word out is always greatly appreciated!

Next weekend we have back to back concerts, a rare occurrence.  Posters for both are attached but I just placed both events on the blog.

On Saturday evening, December 17, the Musicians of the Old Post Road perform their annual chamber music concert of the holiday season.  They are one of the best early music ensembles in the country and play on period instruments, offering a gorgeous musical experience in the candlelit warmth of the Meetinghouse.  Here is the  Cape Ann Community Blog post:  https://capeanncommunity.com/2022/12/08/american-originals-a-moravian-christmas/

On Sunday evening, December 18, the Cape Ann Big Band is performing their Holiday Concert.  Both shows in Rockport at the Shalin Liu the day before are already sold out!  This is a great chance for local residents to enjoy their signature big sound in a much larger space and for less money per ticket!!!  Here is the Cape Ann Community Blog post: https://capeanncommunity.com/2022/12/08/newsflash-extra-cape-ann-big-band-holiday-concert-sunday-december-18th/

Question:  when I am adding an event at WordPress there is a list of Categories on the right hand margin (e.g. Maritime Gloucester) to choose as a venue or organization, but the Gloucester Meetinghouse does not appear.  I have tried to enter our name in the open slot but it won’t let me.  How do we get the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation listed with the other organizations?  Can one of you do this for us?

A Big Band Holiday

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Thank you Kathleen Williams for sending this to me.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 6, 2022

SWING INTO THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE CAPE ANN BIG BAND ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 18 AT 7:00 P.M.
The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation welcomes the Cape Ann Big Band and guest vocalists in a magical evening of holiday music at the Gloucester Meetinghouse at the corner of Middle and Church Streets. This concert was just added to our schedule by popular demand!

Get into the spirit of the season with “A Big Band Holiday” concert by the Cape Ann Big Band. The Cape Ann Big Band’s other holiday engagements have already sold out, so don’t miss this very special opportunity. Concertgoers of all ages will feel the joy of the season in this program featuring the signature sound of the Cape Ann Big Band that includes holiday favorites, hits from the golden era of big band swing, and a visit from the chief elf himself, Santa Claus. The band will be joined by several guest vocalists well known to Cape Ann audiences. Joining in the musical celebration of the holidays will be Alexandra Grace, Emily Grace, Rhiannon Hurst, Scott Parisi, John Rockwell, Nathan Seavey, and the “TrebleHurst” trio. This unforgettable program will also feature a reading of “The Night Before Christmas,” by Santa Claus.

Tickets are available online at www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org or at the door. General admission is $25; students with ID $5; children under 12 free. This performance will be open seating – doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7:00 p.m.

ABOUT THE GLOUCESTER MEETINGHOUSE FOUNDATION
Founded in 2015, the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation is dedicated to preserving the landmark building as a civic hub, entertainment venue, and community center. In addition to its work to preserve the historic 1806 Meetinghouse, GMF is currently raising funds to restore Meetinghouse Green. The GMF has received a $130,000 grant from the Community Preservation Act and a $2,000 grant from the Essex Heritage Partnership Grant Program towards a total project goal of $340,000. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2023.

For more information, a full schedule of upcoming concerts and events, and to sign up for the GMF newsletter, visit www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org.

We thank the sponsors of the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation’s 2022-2023 Autumn, Winter, Spring Concert and Event Series:
GUARANTOR: Woodie Brock, Patricia Roach & Robert Martin, Scobie Ward
PLATINUM: Anonymous, Peter Calkins & Susan Casey, Linzee Coolidge
GOLD: J.J. & Jackie Bell, John & Janis Bell, Karen Bell, Cape Ann Savings Bank
SILVER: JoeAnn Hart & Gordon Baird, Charles Nazarian, Patricia Poore
BRONZE: Beth Graham & William Schulz, Sandra & John Ronan, Holly Tanguay, Sarah Willwerth-Dyer and Michael Dyer
SPECIAL THANKS: Massachusetts Cultural Council, Essex County Community Foundation

 

Magnolia Library and Community Center

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SUNDAY AT 12 PM
Kids Christmas Bingo
Magnolia Library and Community Center
1 Lexington Avenue
Magnolia, Gloucester, MA

Glorious sunset over Magnolia Harbor

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Walking Shore Road at sunset is so beautiful. There is a couple of us who have named ourselves the Sunset Club. On Sunday evening the sunset did not disappoint.

Amazing sunset over Magnolia Pier

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I guess this is called a sun pillar, so glad I saw it. It was beautiful.  According to Wikipedia, this is what it is:

Sun pillars are beams of light that extend vertically upward (or downward) from a bright light source, such as the sun or another bright light low on the horizon. They can be 5 to 10 degrees tall and sometimes even higher. They might lengthen or brighten as you gaze at them.

They’re beautiful and wondrous. They’re also the source of some UFO reports!

 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2022 AT 5 PM – 6:30 PM Santa is coming to the library with Jambalaya Horns! Magnolia Library and Community Center

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Reblogged from the Magnolia Community Library
5 PM – 6:30 PM Santa is coming to the library with Jambalaya Horns! Magnolia Library and Community Center
Save the Date, Sunday December 4, 2022
Event by Magnolia Library and Community Center
1 Lexington Avenue, Magnolia, Gloucester, MA  01930
Magnolia Library and Community Center
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
Public Anyone on or off Facebook
Join us for our annual visit from Santa, tree lighting, and holiday carols with Jambalaya Horns.
Inside the library, there will be crafts and snacks until Santa’s arrival.
Once we have sung along with Jambalaya Horns and lit our tree kids can come inside and give Santa their letter.