FYI….traffic is blocked from the rotary all the way over the bridge, past lobster land, past Sudbay, to the route 133 exit. Not moving. It looked like there was a tow truck at the very beginning of it all picking up a car. Slooooow Going!
Author: Nichole S.
Nichole’s Picks 7/9 + 7/10
Pick #1: Thursday Night Picnic Concert at the Crane Estate
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We’re celebrating 20 years of Picnic Concerts and we want you to be a part of the fun! Bring a picnic supper, explore the grounds, dance on the lawn, and experience some of the region’s best bands. You’ll enjoy special 20th anniversary activities all summer long. The celebration begins on July 7 with Picnic Palooza, a friendly picnic competition. Prizes will be awarded for Most Elegant Spread, Best Beach Picnic, and Best 1996 Throwback Picnic. Look for picnic fare inspiration and share your amazing picnic photos on the Crane Estate Facebook page starting in July.
Tickets available at the gate only. Gates open at 5PM for picnicking. Concerts start at 7PM and end at 9PM. A weather decision, if necessary, will be announced on our website, thetrustees.org, by 3PM on the day of the concert.
Cost:
Members: $20/car.
Nonmembers: $30/car.
Walk-in, bicycle, & motorcycle: $10.
Tickets available at the gate only.
| July 7 | The BaHa Brothers (Summertime Music) |
| July 14 | The Piano Men (Music of Elton John & Billy Joel) |
| July 21 | Soul City (Soul, Motown & Funk) |
| July 28 | Soul Rebel Project (Reggae) |
| August 4 | Sorry, no concert. Celebrate The Trustees 125th Anniversary with The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra at Castle Hill |
| August 11 | Beantown Swing Orchestra (Big Band Swing – Come at 6PM for the group swing dance lesson) |
| August 18 | Entrain (Rock Funk Jam Band) |
| August 25 | Help! (Beatles Tribute Band) |
| Sept 1 | Orville Giddings Band (Boogie Blues) |
Pick #2: Friday Flicks at the Hatch Shell, Boston
Each time I drive down Storrow Drive on my way to Fenway I think, I should really bring the boys in here to bike ride or paddle board along/on the Charles and make a day of it.
What better way to end a day of doing just that than taking in a free movie on the lawn at the Hatch Shell?
Disclaimer: Upon writing this post, I realized that there isn’t a movie scheduled for this week…probably because of the 4th of July festivities, but I kept it as a “pick” because you can plan ahead for the remaining weeks of summer.
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Free Friday Flicks is a summertime tradition in Boston, attracting thousands of movie-goers to enjoy family-oriented feature length movies under the stars all summer long at DCR’s Hatch Shell in Boston! Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic, and watch a movie with family and friends on Friday night for free! Movies begin at sundown, but arrive early to grab your spot on the lawn and enjoy free games and giveaways with WBZ NewsRadio 1030. The fun starts at 6pm with WBZ’s Morgan White Jr!
Pick #3: Cape Ann Harbor Tours Lighthouse Cruise
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As seen on their website…..
Enjoy the history and beauty of Cape Ann’s coast, up close! Presented by Cape Ann’s longest-running sightseeing company — since 1969!
You and your family will love our Cape Ann Lighthouse Cruise. Many people consider it to be the highlight of their visit!
See parts of the Cape you can’t reach by car — or on any other boat trip! Bring your camera — you’ll see historic lighthouses, Gloucester’s fishing fleet, lobstermen, drawbridges, islands, and Cape Ann’s spectacular natural beauty. Learn about some of the names of famous artists and poets that spent time here painting and writing. Hear about the great granite industry that flourished here for many years.
Restrooms, snacks and drinks are available on board. Trip length is approximately 2-1/2 hours.
Advance ticket purchase strongly suggested!
As always, for a more comprehensive list of family activities, please visit our friends at North Shore Kid
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Love or Hate?
I found myself, for some reason, completely fascinated…albeit disgusted…by this act the other day. While watching, and ultimately video taping, I was torn between whether they were fighting or well, you know, procreating. There are certainly insects and the like that look like they are coming as opposed to going to confuse their prey. However, after a bit of research (yes, I actually did the research) it would seem that one was just being really nasty to the other one. I have to admit, wrong or not, I did eventually separate them with a stick because I couldn’t watch it anymore.
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Rockport Firemen’s 4th of July Parade
The Rockport Firemen’s 4th of July Parade is always pretty reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell scene. If you’re looking for a big parade with giant floats…this is not for you. But if you love quaint and old-fashioned it is the ticket.
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Happy 240th Birthday, America
I hope that you all have a safe and wonderful holiday
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Strutting Their Stuff
A whole lot of turkey…
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Nichole’s Picks 7/2 + 7/3 and the 4th of July
Pick #1: CATA TROLLEY FROM STAGE FORT PARK
I feel like I talk about this once a month or so because it is such a good take. Park at Stage Fort Park, for FREE mind you, hop on the trolley, tour the city, jump on and off all day long if you’d like, and then be delivered right back to your car at the end of the day. You can choose to simply take a ride for exactly one hour….or make a day of it by stopping at several of its destinations. What an easy way to get to Good Harbor Beach!
READ MORE HERE and also see the full schedule.
Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays 10:00-5:30
one way fare: $1
all day pass: $3 and children under 5 are free
Pick #2: The Horribles Parade!
Sunday, July 3rd
Free Concert on Stacy Boulevard begins between 5:00- 5:30 and resumes after the parade, the parade starts at 6:00 from the High School, and fireworks over the harbor at 9:30
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Pick #3: Rockport’s 4th of July Parade
Rockport Firemen’s Parade begins at 6:00, Rockport Legion Band Concert on Back Beach after the parade, and the Bonfire at 9:00
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Birthday Dinner at the Studio
Both boys have chosen, for a few years in a row, to have their birthday dinners at The Studio. Finn’s was last week and it was as delicious as always.
Truffel fries, edamame, twin lobster rolls, fish tacos, and tuna + avocado maki rolls….with super yummy chocolate strawberries for dessert.
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Beauport Hotel Lobster Roll
After declaring that I’m not a lobster roll fan on a GMG podcast a couple of weeks ago I was feeling a little bit like I should give them another shot. I love lobster…but I haven’t been a big fan of cold lobster…with mayo.
So, I had one at the Beauport Hotel with a cup of clam chowder. It was yummy and made for a pretty picture. And, I’d be remiss to not add, the chowder was one of the best I’ve had.
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Courtesy
Some props need to go to this walker. A little help here….because I missed his name. We all know the first round of the Greasy Pole is a “Courtesy Round” and the flag can not be grabbed. But it is clear that victory would have been his if he were allowed to pull the flag down with him. Actually….with his hand wrapped around the pole…I’m not sure how he was able to leave it up there.
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This is the Greasy Pole. Video of Kyle Barry’s Triumph
GoPro footage of the final round of Saint Peter’s Fiesta Greasy Pole Sunday, Kyle Barry’s win, and the triumphant swim to shore.
Pretty exciting to be in the midst of it….even if my board is now covered in grease.
Good times. Congratulations, Kyle!
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Kyle Barry Snatches Fiesta Sunday’s Flag!
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Saturday’s Greasy Pole Bloopers
Some near misses….and lots of ouches! Good sports all around.
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Greasy Pole Walkers Make Their Entrance
The Lady Jillian, from Harbor Tours, had the pleasure of delivering this gang to the pole this afternoon. They make quite an entrance.
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It Must Be Go Time
When the Orion raises the American Flag out at the floatilla you know it is go time at the Saint Peter’s Fiesta
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The Agony of Defeat: Greasy Pole Friday 2016
Kudos to all of Friday night’s Greasy Pole contestants. Good showing!
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Captured the Flag
Congratulations to Michael Sanfilippo for capturing the flag to become Friday’s Greasy Pole Champion!
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So Much Spinning
A whole lot of spinning was going on. Funny….ever since riding the Twirling Strawberries at the Topsfield Fair 7.5 years ago and feeling violently ill from the spinning….only to discover two days later that I was pregnant with Finn… I haven’t been able to handle spinning. Roller Coasters…no problem. Spinning, twirling, twisting kiddie rides. Shoot me.
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Sunset Practice
Enjoyed watching the seine boats practicing at sunset from the rooftop deck of the Beauport Hotel
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Nichole’s Pick. Period.
I guess you could say that I’m boycotting my Picks Post this week, because….while I haven’t missed one since Joey asked me to start writing them….there is only one true pick for this weekend… The 89th Saint Peter’s Fiesta.
Here is your list of events for this year…. taken from
http://www.stpetersfiesta.org/2004program.html
| St. Peter’s Fiesta 2016 |
Novena to St. Peter Monday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 21 |
Wednesday, June 22
7:00–10:00 p.m. Musical Entertainment….St. Peter’s Park:
“Barry Mooney and The Sounds of Legends ”
Thursday, June 23
Youth 3 on 3 Basketball Tounament Time to be announced.
For further details, contact the Cape Ann YMCA.
6:30 p.m…… Fiesta 5K Road Race – with Cape Ann YMCA –
Starting location Stage Fort Park,
Finish line at St. Peter’s Park.
For further details, contact the Cape Ann YMCA.
8:00–11:00… Entertainment, Dance and Music featuring…..
“WILD FIRE” …. St. Peter’s Park
Friday, June 24
4:45 p.m……. Greasy Pole Contest…and…Women’s Seine Boat Races
Pavilion Beach
6:30 p.m……. Entertainment….Before Opening Ceremonies
7:30 p.m. …… Formal Opening ….St. Peter’s Square
Entertainment immediately following to 11:30 p.m…. featuring Elio Lorusso and SEABREEZE
Saturday, June 25
9:30 a.m…… Family Activity Day….Newell Stadium
For further details, contact the Cape Ann YMCA.
10:00 a.m……. Pavilion Beach…Military Seine Boat Race: –
U.S. Coast Guard vs U.S. Navy…
Gloucester Fire Department vs Gloucester Police Department
3:00 p.m…… Children’s Games…. Beach Court
4:45 p.m…… Sports Events… Pavilion Beach
Seine Boat Races..&..Greasy Pole Contest
8:00–11:30 pm. Musical Entertainment…St. Peter’s Square….
“Gian Faraone and Big Band Orchestra”
Sunday, JUNE 26
10:00 a.m…… Celebration of MASS OF ST. PETER….. at St. Peter’s Park
10:00 a.m…… Celebration of MASS OF ST. PETER….. at St. Peter’s Park
12:00 noon….. Procession following the Celebration of Outdoor Mass
3:00 p.m…… Blessing of the Fleet… Stacy Boulevard.
3:00 p.m… … Concert….United States Navy Band Northeast…St. Peter’s Park
4:45 p.m…… Sports Events…at Pavilion Beach –
Seine Boat Races..&...Greasy Pole Contest
6:30 p.m…… Children’s Pinata Contest – Pascucci Court
6:30 -7:15 pm Musical entertainment.. St. Peter’s Square… featuring Jimmy Geany
7:15 p.m……. Awards Ceremony – Trophies awarded to winners of the Sports Events
8:30 p.m…… Musical Entertainment – St. Peter’s Park featuring Paul London
11:00 p.m…… Raffle Drawings and Closing Procession
Save the Date: Next Year….
St. Peter’s Fiesta, 90th Anniversary, June 21 – June 25, 2017
Good Morning Gloucester 