Category: Community Photos

Essex Piano Trio at Gloucester Meetinghouse

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Gloucester Meetinghouse presents the Essex Piano Trio performing “A Conversation among Friends” on April 18th

The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation proudly presents the Essex Piano Trio as part of its Tenth Anniversary Series on April 18th at 7:30pm in the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church. The trio, playing a combination of the piano, violin and cello, will perform pieces that explore the friendships between the late 19th and early 20th century composers including Ravel, Vaughan Williams, Tchaikovsky and Arensky.

After playing together for several years throughout New England, the musical friends known as the Essex Piano Trio formalized their working relationship in 2017.  Their signature concert title “A Conversation among Friends,” borrowing a descriptive phrase from American biographer Catherine Bowen, alludes to their audience-friendly concert format of interesting music interspersed with casual commentary.  The trio’s primary goal has been to grow as musicians while making the best music possible to share with audiences. Essex Piano Trio members bring many perspectives from their academic backgrounds and professional lives as educators and performers.

The historic Meetinghouse is located on the green at the corner of Middle and Church Streets (GPS 50 Middle Street). General admission is $30, students $10, under 12 free. Tickets are available at the door and online (recommended) with more information at: www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org.

Parking is available on the Green in front of the Meetinghouse (enter between the granite pillars) and at other locations around the Historic District. An accessible side entrance with a lift is at 10 Church Street.

Join us for this outstanding concert by the Essex Piano Trio!

 

Lonely kayaks

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

After a real winter, the kayaks and their owners are anxious to get on the water.  With the rainy weather, the beach always looks inviting.

 

Signs of Spring

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Even though the temperatures are only in the 40’s, mother nature is moving along into Spring.  Walking on Monday late afternoon, saw a pretty little Red Robin on the top of arch on Shore Road.

 

Taking a walk around Clarke Pond

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

The other day, Rick and I walked Magnolia Beach on to the Trustees property around Clarke Pond.  There is a small bridge to walk over to the right is Clarke Pond and down the stream is White and Black Beach.

Late March day at Stage Fort park

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Stage Fort Park is a jewel for the city of Gloucester.  Even though the temperature was only in the upper 30’s, stunning blue sky and ocean.   Again, lucky to live here.

Late afternoon on Wednesday

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With the sun shining on Wednesday, Magnolia Harbor had a blue ocean and blue sky.  It was nice to walk without a hat on.

Hammond Castle

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Reblogged from Hammond Castle FaceBook Page

80 Hesperus Avenue

Gloucester, MA  01930

Step inside the breathtaking home of one of the most prolific inventors of the 20th century, John Hays Hammond, Jr. In keeping with our founder’s original vision for his seaside castle-home to serve as a museum offering the Gloucester community access to ancient works of architectural art, Hammond Castle Museum is pleased to offer free self-guided tours to Gloucester residents every Tuesday throughout the regular tour season, which runs through early November, and during the holiday season, Museum-wide temporary exhibit, Deck the Halls.
Proof of residency for each Gloucester Gratis Days reservation is required upon check-in at the Museum.
Advance registration is recommended but not required. You may also register upon arrival in the Museum Shop.
*The last entrance is at 2:45 pm. The Museum and Grounds close to th

Ducks at play

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Walking the Boulevard on Tuesday, noticed the ducks playing under the bridge.  These cuties play in the current under the bridge going back and forth.

Beautiful Male Cardinal

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Saw this pretty bird through the dining room window on Sunday. The raindrops on the branches seem to be telling a story. Thank you mother nature for this bird.

Celebrating 72nd Anniversary arriving in USA

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

God Bless America and my parents for the sacrifices they made to bring us to the USA, from this little village, Lajes do Pico on the Azores islands.

Hammond Castle

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Reblogged from the Hammond Castle newsletter.  Another sign of Spring, the Hammond Castle is opening April 3, 2026.

80 Hesperus Avenue

Gloucester, MA  01930

Monday’s Spring Day

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

On Monday, so nice to have the windows open.  Sunset was at 6:40 and walking with the Sunset Club was delightful.  Grateful