Category: gloucester

DO YOU NEED HELP PUTTING FOOD ON YOUR TABLE DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK? MESSAGE FROM BACKYARD GROWERS

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COVID-19 is having a direct impact on many families and seniors in our community. We’ve put together a list of resources available to those experiencing food insecurity and hunger at this challenging time. We’re all in this together. For assistance, please see below:

🥕 Project Bread – Food Source Hotline: The toll-free Hotline responds to more than 28,000 calls a year from people across Massachusetts struggling to feed their families. FoodSource Hotline counselors refer callers to food resources in their community as well as provides them with information about school meals, summer meal sites for kids, elder meals programs, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps.

🥕 The Open Door – The Food Pantry at The Open Door provides emergency groceries to those in need. Community Meals offer free, nutritious meals to those in need of food.

🥕 Gloucester School Food Service Department – The City has established a lunch “Pick-Up Station” at O’Maley Middle School at 312 Cherry St., Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. – noon. All children ages 18 and under, regardless of their Free/Reduced/Full Pay status will receive a FREE complete nutritious bagged lunch daily. The meals are prepared under the same strict nutrition and food safety guidelines that are followed every day in our school kitchens. Meals may not be consumed at the “Pick-Up Station” limiting participants’ interaction and proximity to other participants.

🥕 The Office of the Mayor of the City of Gloucester – If you are self-quarantining or under mandatory quarantine (none as of 3/16) and need food assistance, please contact the Mayor of the City of Gloucester at mayor@gloucester-ma.gov. The City has runners and will drop off a food package to you.

🥕 Backyard Growers will soon be launching a program to make container gardening materials and resources available to our community – putting the power to grow your own food on more doorsteps, patios, back stairs, and backyards throughout the region, in a variety of shapes and sizes. Watch this space.

DUCKWORTH’S GIFT CARDS- HERE’S AN EXAMPLE OF A WAY TO HELP OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES

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Many share our worries in regard to local small businesses. Our restaurants and the friends who work in these establishments, downtown Main Street retail shops, Cape Ann’s fishermen and lobstermen, the nonprofits that serve our community, artists, writers, photographers, musicians, designers, the list goes on and on. We are all going to be hit hard by this devastating turn of events.

One way in which we can help each other stay afloat is to buy gift cards. It may sound inconsequential, but every purchase will help. Our friends at Duckworth’s have a link to purchase gift cards and it is a great example of one small way we can help. Duckworth’s Gift Cards

Any local business that wants to communicate with their customers and the public about special offerings during these extremely challenging times please feel free to email me (kimsmithdesigns@hotmail.com) or email any of our contributors and we will post here. Thank you!

Naomi Glimcher’s art is at Lone Gull Coffee House through the end of march

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My art will be up for this month at the Lone Gull on Main Street!! All is for sale let me know if you see anything you like


This one is called swaying in the breeze. Acrylic painting. Peace of mint ia the tree. The hammock is the netting from onion bag rocks are mostly abalone. And then shell sea glass. All kinds of stuff I have picked up as Icall them. Natures gifts I see when i’m out walking on a hunt. I actually had one peice of orange sea glass I put as part of a rock to show a orange tone. The reflection of the sun on that rock.

 

Contact Naomi

naomilee1950@hotmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/naomi.glimcher/about?lst=520648667%3A100001783825286%3A1583983007

 

 

146 Main St
Gloucester, MA
Call (978) 281-8588

Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ Guest host: John Rockwell @ The Rhumb Line 7pm 3.11.2020

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Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, March 11… 7pm start
My Musical Guest: JOHN ROCKWELL!

 

 

 As host, my chosen guest (and your gift)
this week is the one and only “man-of-a-million-songs,” John
Rockwell. Come on down to the Rhumb Line and bump
elbows with him. Say something funny and make him flash
that charismatic “Hollywood” smile.

Say hello to Ellen and
Carl… and have a nice cocktail to wash down some seriously
world-class pub fare. Reading between the lines, this is
simply the best possible way you can spend your Wednesday
evening. We start at 7pm, but get there early and choose
your table! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen……features Morgan Forsythe! Dishes are better than ever before!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
3/18 Brother JB and Brother DB

3/25 Ron Schrank

4/1 Bradley Royds Hosts!

Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂

SUPER STUNNING SUPER MOON! #GLOUCESTERMA -SCHOONER ADVENTURE, GOOD HARBOR BEACH, GLOUCESTER HARBOR, BACKSHORE

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Photos of the full Super Worm Moon rising and setting.

Called the Worm Moon because the ground begins to soften and earthworms reappear, inviting Robins to our gardens. Among many names, March’s Full Moon is also called the Sleepy Moon, Sap Moon, Crust Moon, Lenten Moon, and Crow Moon.

Gloucester Harbor

Between the twin masts of the Schooner Adventure

Good Harbor Beach

Back Shore

 

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY SWIM!

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Happy International Women’s Day from these beautiful (and fearless) Gloucester women ❤

Photos by Dani Shirtcliff

Sara McKinnon writes,
Hello! 
 
My name is Sara McKinnon from Happyhealthyhumanity.com. I co-hosted this incrediby HIGH VIBE event with Treetop Yoga studio. I have been Wild Swimming every single day, sometimes twice a day through the winter. My friend Jessica McGovern and I started our Wim Hof Cold Exposure journey back in October for the health benefits. Since then, it has grown and expanded across Cape Ann in ways we never imagined. It has been such a huge gift in all of our lives. We call ourselves “The Wild Swimmers of Cape Ann.” Breaking through fear and limiting beliefs one swim at a time. 
 
Our Sunrise Swim at Good Harbor Beach for International Women’s Day was inspired by Wild Swimmers of Scottland, their book Taking the Plunge, and their swim last year which attracted 70 women. This year women all across the globe swam in community today at Sunrise. We were the only ones participating in the entire United States! Representing in a big way in our beautiful Gloucester. 
Dani Shirtcliff of Shirtcliff Photography took this gorgeous photo. The photo includes all who swam and some who also participated didnt make it into the picture. Swimmers included- Sara McKinnon, Jessica McGovern,  Silvie Lockerova,  Julie Upton, Laurie Fleming, Michelle Barton, Ivana Ustariz, Brandeis Wright Conroy, Danette Verga, Tracey Richie, Nicole Sweeney Duckworth, Stephanie Hurley McQuillan, Mandy Davis, Leah Hunter, Whitney Connolly, Kathleen O’Shea, Sandra Qu, Karen Conant, Jenny Davis, Danielle Babin and her mother.
We represented health and wellness institutions across Cape Ann such as Happy Healthy Humanity, Silvie Lockerova Healing, Streamline Pilates, Cape Ann Cross Fit, and Treetop Yoga Studio and more.
Wild Women Woman Awakened and Happy Healthy Humanity both have new shows through 1623 studios. Look for Julie Upton’s segment on Wild Swimming coming soon
Health, Happiness and Hugs,

 

WILD WAVE WEEKEND TOUR #GLOUCESTERMA GOOD HARBOR BEACH, TWIN LIGHTS, STRAITSMOUTH ISLAND LIGHT, BRACE COVE

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Spectacular wildy waves after the March 6th storm. And stunning sunrise this am. Photos from around the back shore of Cape Ann, from Gloucester to Rockport, taken Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.

 

Toni Lynn Washington Tonight ~ Dave Sag’s Blues Party 8:30pm @ The Rhumb Line 3.5.2020

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“Thursday at the Rump Lyin’ it’s Toni Lynn Washington!! You must come. She will amaze you! She’ll have you eating out of the palm of her hand. In no time at all, you’ll be tossing $20 bills into the Tipjar and yelling “Uncle”! C’mon…she’s over **yrs old and can move her fanny faster than you san say “What”? With her is Madhouse® gootarist Mike DiBari, who blew the door off the ladies room last week and drummer Steve Bankuti who’s the hippest that is what am, and me, on the bass. Get it while you can! 830 to 1130″ Dave Sag

40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732

http://www.therhumbline.com/

FREE TAX AID FOR ANYONE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 1-4PM

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TaxAide Volunteer Kathy Carusone writes,
I am volunteering with AARP TaxAide and we opened a new service center at the Open Door on Emerson.  We do taxes at no charge on Wednesday’s 1-4pm. There is no age limit or need to be a member of AARP or part of the Open Door Community.  The service is free and the volunteer preparers are certified by the IRS.  We’d like the community to be aware of the service.
Thanks,
Kathy Carusone
TaxAide voLunteer

Machaca Gloucester ~This Wednesday March 4th, we present The FINALS. Our top 3 (as determined by our judges) will be going home with cash – 1st – $700, 2nd – $300, 3rd – $200. This is going to be a night of live, local, original music you won’t want to miss!

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photos by Chris Langathianos and jisilva photo

Check out order of performers

 

 

John Keegan of Madhouse Tonight @ Dave Sag’s Blues Party 8:30pm 2.27.2020

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Dave Sag’s Blues Party Tonight!
Thursday!
It’s John Keegan of Madhouse
w/Mike DiBari on guitar
Benny Benson drums
Mark Earley on the tenor sax.
@
The Rhumb Line
8:30 to 11:30

2.27.2020

40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732

http://www.therhumbline.com/

 

 

 

Week 7 of Machaca’s $1,000 Singer Songwriter Challenge Tonight! 7:30pm 2.26.2020

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Tonight is our final preliminary round before next week’s FINALS where we will give away $1,200 in cash to our top 3 performers! We’ll Kickoff around 7:30 tonight so arrive early for a seat.

Last week’s 1st place ~Liam Anastasia-Murphy, advanced to the finals

Photos by Chris Langathianos 

 

2nd place~New Hampshire’s Wyn Doran took a very close 2nd

3rd place ~Michael Cataldo of Plum Island, captured the 3 place spot

 

This was a tough night for our judges, Susan Coviello & Brian King! Thanks to all who came out & supported another great night of live, local, original music. — at Machaca Gloucester.

Chris Langathianos

 

Wednesdays with Fly Amero @ The Rhumb Line ~ Special Guest : Lynne Taylor 7pm 2.6.2020

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Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, February 26… 7pm start
My Musical Guest: LYNNE TAYLOR!
She’s promoting her new CD, titled “Shades of Blue,” and 
she’s making industry waves while doing it.  Of course, I’m 
talking about keyboardist (and former Liz Frame & The Kickers 
bassist) Lynne Taylor, who just happen to be our Rhumb Line 
Wednesday special musical guest this week.  It’s been a while 
since her last visit, so I’m sure she’ll have something fresh for 
us all to hear.  As you know, it’s “feel-good” all the way on these 
great nights.  So, I’ll see you there and we’ll have some fun! ~ Fly 
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen……features Morgan Forsythe!  Dishes are better than ever before!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
3/4 Tony Frontiero
3/11 John Rockwell

3/18 Brother JB and Brother DB (plus a surprise guest)
Looking forward…..to seeing you there 🙂

Johnny Bluehorn @ The Rhumb Line Thursday Feb. 20th, 8:30pm Dave Sag Blues Party!

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poster by Louise Welch

Thursday night! Welcome back Mr. Johnny “Bluehorn” Morricone. The fastest gun in the west; Ma.,that is. All the way from Woosta! It’s always a blast having him raise the stakes. He brings such a great sense of joy to the stage. Beltin’ out melodies on his blue trumpet and crooning a la’ Bingh Crosbee when necessary. Plus Blobby Gus, a truly authentic Jimmy Johnson acolyte will be scratchin’ that gootar. And Ed Scheer will be doin’ drum dooties and begging the question and the tip jar. Don’t miss this ~ DS

40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732

http://www.therhumbline.com/

Week 6 of Machaca’s Gloucester $1,000 Singer Songwriter Challenge. Tonight’s Line up. 7:30pm 2.19.2020

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Last week’s 1st place ~Jacob McCurdy

 

Photos by Chris Langathianos 

2nd place~. Nadia Robertson

3rd place ~Mark McCarthy

 

4 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA

http://themachaca.com/

 

Wednesdays at The Rhumb Line with Fly Amero ~This week’s special guest: Sal Baglio 7pm 2.19.2020

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Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, February 19… 7pm start
My Musical Guest: SAL BAGLIO!

The unbelievable, one and only Sal Baglio (of Stompers fame)
comes to the Rhumb Line this week as my oh-so special guest.
Y’wanna talk about positive energy? Well, I’ve always said, this
guy rocks your skull off. He’s been all over the world doin’ his
incredible thing, and we just happen to be lucky enough to have
him here on our tiny little island. Rumor has it that longtime friend
and musical soulmate, Allen Estes may join the evening’s “Flystivities”
(Sal’s word). This doesn’t happen very often (in fact, it’s a first), so
don’t even think of doing anything silly like staying home and watching
something on TV that you can otherwise record and watch at a later
date. This is frickin’ SAL BAGLIO! OKAY? OKAY. ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen……features Morgan Forsythe! Dishes are better than ever before!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
2/26 Lynn Taylor

3/4 Tony Frontiero

3/11 John Rockwell

Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂