Category: Good Morning Gloucester

December 17, 2024 ~ chasnaz ~

The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation proudly presents the Cape Ann Big
Band with the Jambalaya Horns, plus guest vocalists Katy Geraghty and
Rhiannon Hurst, in a festive New Year’s Concert. The concert is on Sunday
December 29th at 5:00pm in the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, on
the green at the corner of Church and Middle Streets. Admission: $30 General,
$10 Students (all ages), Under 12 free. Tickets at the door and online with more
info at: www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org

Since 2010, the Cape Ann Big Band, conducted by Carlos Menezes, has connected
with local musicians of all ages and backgrounds to inspire, challenge, and
educate. Inspired by the sounds of Jazz, Swing, New Orleans’ street bands, Soul,
and Rock n’ Roll, the Band prides itself in a repertoire without horizons. The
Jambalaya Horns provide added punch, with added Funk, Soul, and Brassy
Second-Lines. They will make you feel like you’re in New Orleans!
This is a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy the sounds of two of our
community’s most amazing bands and to celebrate the coming New Year in our
historic 1806 Meetinghouse!

Side entrance at 10 Church Street provides a lift/elevator for those who are challenged by stairs. Street parking as well as parking on the green is also available.

12/29 CAPE ANN BIG BAND and JAMBALAYA HORNS, NEW YEAR’S CONCERT!

Christmas and Hannukah and winter holidays are coming at us like an out of control steamroller. We can help at 44 Main St today Wednesday Dec 18 through Saturday Dec 21 from 11-4 and Sunday/Monday (Dec 22/23) from 11-3. We offer a number of Gloucester related gift ideas including hats, hoodies, belts, prints, ornaments, nightlights and more such as you see here. Feel free to reach out with comments or questions. Here are some examples available from Pat D’s Photos.

Jonathan writes:

“I worked hard to make this extra special! I am sincerely grateful to Capt. Lenny Russo for inviting me to create this beautiful film, celebrating the life of his uncle Peter Russo. Peter’s unwavering optimism has been a source of inspiration for me since childhood, and his legacy will continue to inspire us. We will miss you dearly, Peter. In loving memory, your impact will be forever remembered. Capt. Peter Russo, October 29, 1964 – December 10, 2024. We love you Capt!

Song – Love on the brain requested by Lenny”

Link- https://square.link/u/muS0NswG

At Ease…

From the nuns of Puebla, Mexico to Emperor Maximiliano, this timeless dish has graced tables for generations.

🌶 Our December Special: Chiles en Nogada 🌶

A roasted poblano pepper stuffed with a savory blend of ground beef, dried fruits, and warm spices, topped with a silky walnut sauce and sprinkled with vibrant pomegranate seeds.

Experience the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and festive flavors—a dish as rich in history as it is in taste.

📍 Join us this December

Machaca

Tacos & Tequila

14 Rogers St

Gloucester, MA

Dine-in | Take-out | Delivery

We’d had a long day during the Middle Street Walk festivities including the UU Holiday Show and the Lobster Trap Tree Lighting and I was craving a quiet comfortable dinner experience. There are so many fine choices, but this time we went to 525 on Lexington Ave in Magnolia. We were greeted warmly, seated and served in a friendly efficient manner. (Shout out to Kirsten). I had the chicken saltimbocca and Jim ordered the hearty meatloaf. The experienced warmed us up inside and out, as it always has. Did you know they offer brunch on Sundays too?? Thank you Tamie and Larry!

Available for purchase on The Gloucester Apparel Site- https://gloucesterapparel.square.site/

Correct spelling Wale. All these years I just assumed it was Whale.

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Full Ebb…

Gloucester Fire and Gloucester Firefighters Union collected more than 200 gifts for children in need this holiday season. (Photo Courtesy Gloucester Firefighters Union)

GLOUCESTER — Fire Chief Eric Smith is pleased to share that the Gloucester Firefighter Union collected more than 200 gifts for families in need this holiday season.   Toys and monetary donations were collected on Saturday, Dec. 14. Monetary donations were collected at Stop & Shop and used to help fund a large shopping event. The Gloucester Firefighters Union fulfilled wish lists from children across the Cape Ann region, including toys, clothes, and more.  The rear cab of Ladder 2 was filled with collections.   Donations were given to the North Shore Kids Holiday Fund, which supportsWellspring House, and Pathways for Children and Action, which supports local families and children with gifts for Christmas. Chief Smith and Gloucester Fire Department would like to thank residents and community members for their generosity and wish all a happy holiday season.   ###

Community members stand with Union Reps Matt Aiello, Dean DeCoste, and Joe Johnson during the annual toy drive. (Photo Courtesy Gloucester Firefighters Union)

Members of the community donate toys during Gloucester Firefighters Union’s annual toy collection. (Photo Courtesy Gloucester Firefighters Union)

Firefighter Ishi King, Sara King, and Firefighter Dean DeCoste purchase items for children and families during the annual toy drive. (Photo Courtesy Gloucester Firefighters Union)