Author: Manuel F. Simoes

Enjoying Life in Gloucester Mass

SeArts Celebrates Wearable Art II – September 29th

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At Cruiseport Gloucester Mass. 

Celebrate Wearable Art II! Click here for tickets.

Runway show of  Art & Fashion, Exhibit & Sale featuring hand-made jewelry, clothing & accessories a benefit for seARTS society for the encouragement of the arts on Cape Ann.

The seARTS Wearable Art Runway show committee has been working hard to bring you an amazing event. Here are a few important announcements about what you will experience on September 29th! Most importantly, book your ticket now if you haven’t! Tables are filling fast!

 

THEN and NOW– iPhpnes

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jPhone–1 (2007)    iPhone-5 (2013)

Not sure what the big difference, since I like my old flip phone.

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Future Hall of Famers and Mayor Kirk – Celebrate “The NEW NEWELL”

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Click below for slide show of the Parade and fans.

Renewal of Newell Stadium hits the Finish Line

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The Renewal of Newell Stadium hits the finish line, with a helicopter fly-by, rising of the flag, ribbon cutting and a review of all the athletic teams, a day of celebration, and Gloucester has won every game played on the New Balance Field at Newel Stadium. ABSOUTLY PERFECT !!

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THEN and NOW – Newell Stadium

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Celebrate Old Memories and Look forward to many New ones.

“Then” photos courtesy of David B. Cox of Main Street Arts and Antiques.

1954 Field Day GMG - Copy         A 002 (2)

A 002                  Newell 1940 A (2)

A 003     A 003 (3)

A 003 (4)      A 004

A 006 (2)         A 006

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THEN and NOW – Main Street (1873)

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Before photo and information Submitted by Fred Bodin:

51 Main Street (Cafe Bishco is there now).

West End of Main Street buildings, including the Cape Ann Savings Bank and the YMCA.

The second floor of the bank building became Gloucester’s first YMCA in 1858, one of the oldest Y’s in the U.S. The first YMCA was established in Boston in the Old South Church.

 

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Visitors enjoy Meal at Cape Ann Brewery

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Annual visitor form Minneapolis,  New Jersey, and North Carolina enjoy a meal at Cape Ann Brewery.  Great reflection of the harbor.

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