GMG Christmas Party

Three photos that I missed on the first post..

GMG Christmas Party

…and we all had a good time.

Winter Solstice 2014 From Thomas Philbrook

Greetings!

IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE — because on Sunday, December 21st at 6:03pm EST, your days will begin to lengthen. That is — if you live in the Northern Hemisphere. Those of us who do can rejoice at the coming of the Winter Solstice.

Mary and I wish you a vast abundance of goodness and light through this holiday season — and beyond!

OXOXOXO

Tom Philbrook

www.thomasphilbrook.com

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Busy Middle Street Walk

There is always so much to do. One of my favorites is the Middle Street Walk, City Hall, the kids painting the buoys, the stores decorated and the of course the lighting of the Lobster Trap Tree.

Congratulations To The O’Connor Family On The Birth Of Their New Baby Boy Erik Patrick O’Connor

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Erik Patrick O’Connor and Emilia O’Connor meet for the first time 12/13/14

Erik Patrick O’Connor born 12/12/14

Cape Ann Hospice Tree of Lights at Gloucester Bank

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Patrick Thorpe, President of Bank Gloucester, with Diane Stringer, President and  Elizabeth Macomber of Hospice.(Care Dimensions)

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Revitalization of Magnolia

On Sunday evening Lights on Lexington Avenue took place.  LEXICON Gallery had an opening during the festivities,  Seyrel and Chris Williams have opened this gallery.  They are also part of the Cape Ann Ceramics Festival.  The gallery was pact with people admiring these beautiful works.  Also Jessica Lynn has opened a studio for her portrait photography.  Most important was Olaf at 525.

 

Santa Gets Salty in Rockport

Even the rain couldn’t dampen the anticipation on T Wharf in Rockport yesterday afternoon as the crowd eagerly awaited the arrival of the one and only Santa!

It is truly a one-of-a-kind kind of day in a one-of-a-kind kind of town!

Please excuse my shoddy videography.  As you can imagine, I was filming with one hand, taking photos with the other, and trying to make sure the boys didn’t do belly flops into Rockport Harbor.  Intentionally or by accident.

Decorating the Trees, Manchester by the Sea

The tree decorating for the Festival of the Trees is ongoing. Remember that the official lighting of the Freedom Tree and the Festival of the Trees is this Sunday.

SUNDAY: The 3:30 holiday concert performance at the First Parish Church. Immediately following the performance at 4:30 will be the official lighting Manchester’s Friendship Tree and the Festival of the Trees on town hall common to officially kick off the holiday season.

Santa Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting – photos from Anthony Marks

Festival of the Trees in Manchester by the Sea

This is the second year of the Festival of the Trees in Manchester. The trees were set up and strung with lights today (Sunday) and will be decorated between 4:00 to 7:00 PM this Wednesday 12/03/2014.  Trees are set up on the green in front of the Town Hall and are sponsored by Town merchants and groups within the Town like the Boy Scouts, the Athletic Association, the Hooper Trust and many others.

Last year there were a total of 24 trees decorated and lit. This year there are 45 trees! The official tree lighting ceremony will be next Sunday December 7th with the lighting of the Friendship Tree and the Festival of the Trees at 4:30pm. It would be wise to arrive early and get a good spot as if last year was any indication, this year will be an even larger celebration!

These will also be great times to walk through Town and finish, start, or develop ideas for Christmas presents as you walk by all the shops.