Author: Donna Ardizzoni
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Merry Christmas from my fur grand boys
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A Big Band Holiday
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
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Pretty tree at the Magnolia Library
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Magnolia Library and Community Center
SUNDAY AT 12 PM
Kids Christmas Bingo
Magnolia Library and Community Center
1 Lexington Avenue
Magnolia, Gloucester, MA
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Glorious sunset over Magnolia Harbor
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.
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Good Harbor near sunset
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Amazing sunset over Magnolia Pier
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!
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2022 AT 5 PM – 6:30 PM Santa is coming to the library with Jambalaya Horns! Magnolia Library and Community Center
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
1 Lexington Avenue, Magnolia, Gloucester, MA 01930
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.
Once we have sung along with Jambalaya Horns and lit our tree kids can come inside and give Santa their letter.
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Sunset from Niles Beach
On Thursday evening the sunset appeared literally out of some dark clouds.
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Deck the Docks
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Cannon on the Boulevard
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A sliver of a sunset
On Tuesday, the clouds were surrounding the sun at sunset. Within five minutes the sunset became amazing.
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Magnolia Library Community Holiday Events
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The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation Presents
November 29, 2022
THE GLOUCESTER MEETINGHOUSE FOUNDATION PRESENTS A HOLIDAY CONCERT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17
“AMERICAN ORIGINALS: A MORAVIAN CHRISTMAS”
The Musicians of the Old Post Road perform chamber music from the Moravian community
played on period instruments.
The Musicians of the Old Post Road return for the sixth consecutive year in a candlelight evening of chamber music
for the holiday season. The December 17 concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Gloucester Meetinghouse at the
corner of Middle and Church Streets in Gloucester.
The Musicians of the Old Post Road perform on period instruments and will be joined by soprano Jessica Petrus
and mezzo-soprano Hilary Ann Walker.
Musical selections are drawn from Moravian composers including several modern-day premieres of works penned
by America’s Moravian immigrants along with selections by Johann Joachim Quantz, Carl Heinrich Graun, and
Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach, the fifth son of J.S. Bach.
Early music expert, Martin Pearlman, describes the Moravian community’s contribution to composition and performance:
“If a traveler to America in the 18th or early 19th century wanted to find the best music performed and written in the
European tradition” it would be found “in the churches and settlements of the Moravians.
Tickets are available online at www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org or at the door. Preferred seating is $45 and general
seating $30; students with ID $10; children under 12 free.
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
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Walking Shore Road
On Monday the sky, ocean and the sunshine was inviting for a walk.
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Early walk on Sunday before the rain
Tea rose on Hesperus Avenue, thank you Generous Gardeners
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Thank you to the Cape Ann Makers
Another great event from the Cape Ann Makers Market at the Emerson Inn on Saturday. Deanna, Anna, Deb and Angelina worked so hard to put on these art events. Thank you again. Thank you all you came to support and buy local. It was a great time.
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Sunset through the trees
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Visiting Pauline Gifts is always a special and fun visit
Love going into Pauline Gifts, you can always find some great gifts. Thank you, Pauline, for selling my 2023 calendars.
512 Essex Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
Great new ornaments for your Christmas Tree or to keep up all year from Pauline’s Gifts
Good Morning Gloucester 