My View of Life on the Dock
For the entire month of October, in honor of Anthony’s sister, Christina Cathleen Caturano, Tonno Gloucester, Tonno Wakefield, and Prezza Boston, joined with Cappella Restaurant, will be donating 100% of the proceeds from their Triple C cocktail to the Zakim Fund in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.
Triple C
Ketel Citroen, St. Germain, Fresh Grapefruit, Muddled Basil, and Simple Syrup
I enjoyed one last night and it was beyond delicious.
Bring the family down to Harbor Loop on September 29th from 10AM to 2PM for a Community Safety Day.
There will be many exhibits from the Gloucester Police and Fire Departments as well as others. A $5 fee will be collected from adults and children are free.
100% of proceeds will benefit the Cops for Kids with Cancer Foundation.
The day’s activities will include:
What a great way to spend the day with family and friends while supporting our Police and Fire Departments as they work to raise money for an incredibly important charity.
It is going to be such a great day and they are looking forward to a wonderful crowd.
I spent some time up at the Crane Estate the other day. Photos waiting to be snapped around every corner up there. It is a beautiful property no matter what the season. Geometric shapes and patterns have always captured my eye when taking photos so I was immediately drawn to this.
Joey did a post yesterday about the fact that the third annual Cape Ann Plein Air Arts Festival and Competition is nearly here! This year’s competition and festival will take place between October 7th and 15th.
Please click on the link below and find the Gala Night ticket links.
Cape Ann Plein Air – Awards Gala Tickets can be purchased HERE
There are two ticket types:
The cost of your ticket can be taken off the price of a painting when you buy one!
The other night I had the privilege of photographing a Plein Air event on Mussel Point hosted by Diamond Sponsor Engel & Volkers by the Sea, who by the way, just picked up the keys to their newest location in, none other than, Gloucester! So exciting!
Watching the artist paint on the coastline was such a wonderful experience. I look forward to catching glimpses of the artists at work during this year’s festival. You can also follow the action on Cape Ann Plein Air’s Facebook page HERE
Here are some of my photos from last week’s event.
Paul Horovitz captured this gorgeous photo of Autumn’s first sunset over the Annisquam. Not a bad way to say “Goodbye” to summer, I suppose.
September 15, 2018 from 10:30am to 8pm
$20 per ticket
Children 12 under free | Rain or Shine
No Refunds | 21+ Area Beer Garden
No Coolers | Chairs Encouraged
The GLOUCESTER HARVEST MUSIC FESTIVAL blends art and music in one of the country’s most unique and rich artist communities. We invite you to experience the beauty and friendliness of Gloucester through a day long festival showcasing music, arts and culture while supporting our local community hospital (Addison Gilbert Citizens Fund) and community based outreach programs. Our hope is to make this a destination festival with a mission that all proceeds from the GLOUCESTER HARVEST MUSIC FESTIVAL go directly to the Addison Gilbert Citizens Fund, which is to guarantee the continued existence of a full service hospital. By supporting this, it will ensure the safety and well-being of the community and beyond.
Sunday 10:00-3:00
Always a really fun day at the farm! We love when the stars align and our hockey schedule works out so that we can attend!
Come celebrate the fall harvest with some good old-fashioned fun on America’s oldest working farm. Grab your friends and family and join us at Appleton Farms for our annual Family Farm Day!
Visit with our farm animals, paint your own pumpkin, learn about beekeeping, challenge your friends at the potato spoon relay or hay obstacle course, and make sure to enjoy a pony ride! Looking for more? There are old-fashioned games like tug-o-war, crafts, face-painting, farm tattoos, and live music. Hop on the Hay Ride and go for a spin around the farm!
All this activity will surely have you hungry for some fresh-from-the- farm food. Visit the food court where you will find and local food trucks. Snacks, drinks, and dessert will include ice cream, cider donuts, popcorn, Mojo cold-brewed coffee, and lemonade.
Admission includes everything except food and beverages. This event runs rain or shine. Admission fee is per car. Trustees members don’t forget your membership card to receive discounted admission. Not a member yet? Join at the event and receive a free promotional surprise! See you there!
Both Saturday and Sunday….so attend Gloucester’s Harvest Festival on Saturday and then keep dancing your way to Canton on Sunday.
Music Festival, Canton Ma
READ MORE AND PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
As always, for a comprehensive list of family activities, please visit our friends at North Shore Kid.
How do week long Experience Weeks that engage in and develop critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity sound?
Check out the Experience Weeks being offered below.
Harborlight Montessori, conveniently located in Beverly, is opening their doors to non-enrolled students, Grades 1-8, to join them during their newly designed Experience Weeks. These weeks are scheduled during February, March, April, and June school vacation weeks to supplement Harborlight’s rich curriculum and provide non-enrolled students opportunities to experience learning with us.
You can also come learn more about these weeks TOMORROW morning at 8:45 on Harborlight’s campus at 243 Essex Street, Beverly
Please note that the June Presidential Traverse with the Appalachian Mountain Club is for Harborlight students only.
Here are some photos from Gloucester’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony that took place yesterday morning shortly after 9:30 am to honor those who perished during the attacks of 9/11. It is something that I am so glad the City of Gloucester has continued to do and it would be wonderful to see even more people in attendance next year.
Members of Gloucester’s Fire Department, Police Department, United States Coast Guard, Harbormaster’s Office, Veterans and Veterans Office Officials, Gloucester’s Mayor, Representative Ann Margaret Ferrante, State Senator Bruce Tarr, and others, gathered alongside Cape Ann residents who wished to pay tribute. Color guards were provided by Gloucester High School’s ROTC and the David G. Ouellet Division of the US Navy Sea Cadets.
Rockport’s quaint Lattof Farm has expanded to include Lattof Farmhouse Kitchen. I have been trying to get there for weeks to try their avocado toast, the quiche, or their sweet salad but I haven’t been able to make it yet. My boys are dying to try their smoothies….Strawberry Banana, PB Rescue, or Seasonal Splash.
I just missed the kitchen hours the other day, but I stopped to browse their gorgeous produce and snapped photos of the Farmhouse Kitchen menu for keeping. I am hopeful that tomorrow will be the day I can stop by on the way to work and you can bet I’ll update you on how delicious my breakfast was….and, I know it will be because I’ve heard so from many a townsfolk!
For now though, check out their farm stand and menu!
Lattof Farms is definitely a Rockport treasure and we’re so lucky to have them conveniently located on the way in and out of town on Main Street!
Check out Lattof Farm Kitchen’s Facebook Page HERE
The first 6 photos are from their Facebook page…and are the reason that I can’t wait to get back to the Farmhouse Kitchen.
The other photos I snapped in the farm stand while admiring the abundance of fruits and vegetables.
Lattof Farmhouse Kitchen is located at:
205 Main Street, Rockport
It is open Monday-Saturday, 7:00-2:00
Courtesy of Lattof Farmhouse Kitchen Facebook Page
In the midst of photographing all of the beautiful schooners, I was happy to take a second to appreciate the gorgeous back drop to it all…that is, our Gloucester.
Flight4CF started in 2004 by Rich Little, after the birth of his daughter Piper, who was diagnosed with CF.
A year later, Rich incorporated Flight4CF as a nonprofit organization.
Shortly after Flight4CF became a nonprofit, the first event for the organization was held in 2005 with airplane rides generating over $25,000.
Attractions
Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury
As always, Harvest Fest is free to attend. All ages and well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. 21+ with ID to drink. Beer is purchased using beer tickets; $6 per 16oz pour, cash or credit. Event will be held rain or shine. Live music all day! Cheer on a game of vintage baseball! Food will be available for purchase from food trucks on-site: Big Rig BBQ, Long Hill Orchard & Farm, Copperdome Crust Pizza, Kelly’s Roast Beef, Whoopie Wagon (***more TBD). Guests are expected to drink responsibly and ensure they have a safe means of transportation to and from the event. Parking is available on-site although we recommend using Uber & Lyft.
For questions or concerns, please reach out to Jordan@ipswichalebrewery.com.
Ipswich River Wildlife
Registration Required: DO SO HERE
Map and Compass Treasure Hunt
Sponsored by Ipswich River Wildlife SanctuarySat, Sep 08, 2018 1:30 pm – 3:00 pmLocation:
Instructor:
Audience:
Members:
Adult $8.00, Child $7.00Nonmembers:
Adult $10.00, Child $8.00Nonmembers can join today during checkout and take immediate advantage of member prices.Join us for a guided map-and-compass treasure hunt around the sanctuary. Bring your own compass or use one of ours and learn how to find north, orient yourself, count paces, and use the map and compass to find your way. After some basics, we’ll hit the trails and use the new skills learned to search for some hidden natural treasures. No experience necessary. This program is a good introduction to orienteering for the whole family.
As always, for a comprehensive list of family activities please visit our friends at North Shore Kid
I downloaded the Sharktivity app yesterday and couldn’t believe how many sharks have been tracked this month alone off Cape Cod! I mean, I know that there have been a lot of sightings but the numbers that are appearing in the app are staggering.
Check out the great work that the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy does HERE
http://www.atlanticwhiteshark.org/
In the middle of all those schooners, we also caught three of the Wicked Tuna boats leaving the harbor. Hot Tuna, Wicked Pissah, and Tuna.com were all headed out.
Good luck, guys!
Yesterday’s Parade of Sails was tremendous. A bustling harbor was out in full force to admire the schooners, but we were lucky enough to get close to a few of them. Ironically, the wind in their sails was breathtaking.
Last night’s fireworks were so much fun!
Continue reading “Schooner Festival Fireworks”
With the alarm set for 4:30 a.m. yesterday Finn had his bag packed for a day on the lobster boat. He was grumpy for about a minute upon waking up but then rallied in typical Finn fashion for a day of work.
After some Fortnight and a quick nap on the steam out, it was time to haul.
Nice work, Finn. Growing up salty.
The final dollar amount raised from this year’s Bluefin Blowout for the Alzheimer’s Association was announced last night at a check presentation evening at the Beauport Hotel.
In all, the 7th Annual Bluefin Blowout raised an incredible $155,000 to help End Alzheimer’s. Phenomenal people doing amazing things.
The Bluenose II and the Columbia will be arriving into Gloucester Harbor to kick off this year’s magnificent Schooner Festival on Friday at 11:00 am. There are a few different options open to the public to get out on the water and help greet these gorgeous vessels.
One option is to book one of the few remaining seats on the King Eider with Cape Ann Harbor Tours. Their 1.5 hour trip is just $30.
Arrival of the famous S/V Bluenose II and the magnificent S/V Columbia to Gloucester Harbor.
Come aboard M/V King Eider as we greet and escort these two glorious Schooners of yesteryear as they enter Gloucester Harbor on Friday August 31 at 11:00 am.
The welcoming committee includes Schooner Adventure as well as schooners Thomas E. Lannon and Ardelle.
Our 1.30 hour trip is sure to delight all, as this event kicks off the 2018 Gloucester Schooner Festival.
READ MORE AND BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE
The Thomas E. Lannon will be greeting and escorting the schooners into the harbor along with the Adventure and the Ardelle.
You can book seats on the Lannon for a 3 hour beautiful sail HERE
GET THE FULL SCHEDULE AND LEARN MUCH MORE ABOUT THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL HERE
