Category: Good Morning Gloucester

Bowling for Breath

Posted on by Alicia Unleashed

As many of you have seen on Facebook Kathy Ernest is a double lung transplant recipient. She is also our very own BSide’s mom. Kathy and her family and friends raised thousands of dollars to help medical costs back in 2020 prior to her surgery through an organization that was to help patients with costs.

In April 2024 that organization closed abruptly with no notice to its patients and leaving money that was donated to patients unaccounted for.

Kathy is now facing Lung and Kidney failure and now facing more medical costs.

BSide and her family are now faced with fundraising the money they lost all over again. With that a Bowling Tournament is being held on June 23rd at Cape Ann Lanes from 5-7pm to help raise funds for Kathy.

If interested, you can enter “Bowling for Breath” on Facebook or TeamKathyGal for more information.

Hi Joey,  I sent you some photos of my last woodcarving workshop.  Here is one I forgot to include if you want to post. This fellow took one five-day fundamentals class last year and then he continued with the Tuesday night classes and made this piece carved in basswood for over his fireplace mantle at his home. He just returned again in May to do the intermediate workshop.  His name is Keith Knearem.  It’s a nice piece and he went from just learning to now being proficient on his ability to do woodcarving projects.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Warm Regards,

David Calvo

www.davidcalvo.com

Gloucester Genealogy Group: Genealogy & Deeds

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

On Saturday, June 15 from 10:30 to 11:30 am the Sawyer Free Library will host the Gloucester Genealogy Group to discuss the topic of Genealogy and Deeds.

Join Nancy Fitzgerald Doherty from the Southern Essex Registry of Deeds for a presentation on how to use and search the records of the Salem Deeds. The Southern Essex District Registry of Deeds maintains and provides access to land records for Southern Essex District and all of Essex County prior to 1869. The Salem Registry has the oldest continuous land records in the country dating back to 1639. Many older documents contain information on the people who owned the land, including professions, family members, and sometimes wills and estate listing. The Registry also maintains the Old Norfolk Deed Books, Ipswich Deed Books, Books of Executions and Depositions, historic city and town atlases, historic assessor maps, city directories and microfilm copies of early probate records. All of which can be helpful when trying to trace history within Essex County.

All interested are welcome to attend. Registration required at sawyerfreelibrary.org.

A Visit To The Cove At Rockport

Posted on by Pat D

We returned to visit the On The Rocks Bar at The Cove at Rockport (1 King Street formerly Peg Leg Inn) on a beautiful afternoon a few days ago. We ordered libations (Modelito and prosecco) and began to people watch. We took advantage of Fresco’s Seaside next door and walked over to pick up some snacks. You are welcome to bring the food from Fresco’s onto the patio while enjoying the view and the libations. It’s a nice little afternoon break. You might want to give it a try.

Thank you to Chef Dan, Kaylin and The Entire Staff At Castle Manor For Making A Memorable Night For Our Prime Rib Dinner Night

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
Also Hannah From Cedarwood Event Company Who Decorated With This Beautiful Balloon Display

SAVING GRACE DANCE ENSEMBLE welcomes over a dozen New England dance companies to share the beautiful outdoor stage at Windhover Center for the Performing Arts in Rockport, MA, on Monday, June 24, 2024, under the grand tent at 7:00 pm.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

This unique event promises to be a memorable evening.
Robyn Goulette and Saving Grace Dance Ensemble will present a collaborative dance concert entitled “Artfulness.” As artistic Director, Robyn Goulette creates a strong, diverse, and exciting program with something for everyone! The program will include dance companies from Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York.
Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and witness a moving, lively, and eclectic atmosphere. Secure your tickets, priced at $25 and $35, for this unforgettable event at https://windhover.org/event/robyn-goulette-2024/

Save the date~ Beautiful program lined up! Lobster Cove String Quartet

Posted on by Catherine

Lobster Cove String Quartet: UNITED

The Lobster Cove String Quartet gives the third and final performance of its debut season, Friday June 14 at the Annisquam Village Church @ 7:30 pm. The Gloucester-based group presents UNITED, an adventurous program of all-American music, featuring an array of iconoclastic works by Henry Cowell, Philip Glass, Samuel Barber, Antonín Dvořák, and Scott Moore. From the weird and arcane, to the contemporary and austere, to some of the most beloved music of the last 130 years—with a playful old-time fiddle romp thrown in—the quartet unites to celebrate a few of the many threads which make up the ever-evolving tapestry of American music.

Friday, June 14  @  7:30pm  |  $35 suggested

Annisquam Village Church . 820 Washington Street . Gloucester MA 01930

Joey Palmisano could use some help running the children’s games for the St Peter’s Fiesta

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

New Gallery on Rocky Neck

Posted on by James Eves

D’wharf Art:  

77 Rocky Neck Avenue unit #4 
Hours:  
Friday – Sunday 12-5.  Thursday 12-7 and by appointment: 508-380-9630
Opening Reception:  
Thursday June 20, 5-7

A new contemporary art gallery is opening its doors on Madfish Wharf!   D’Wharf is a small, yet inviting space, exhibiting fresh and intriguing art by established artists particularly inspired by the beauty and essence of Cape Ann.

Curated by Anne Gilson, a painter and a new resident of Gloucester and member of the RNAC, the exhibit also features works by Claire Bean, Donna Caselden, Pam Courtleigh, Bredt Handy, Juliet Lockwood, Carolyn Plourde, and Dawn Southworth.

The gallery will have its first official opening reception Thursday June 20th, 5-7.  All are welcome to mingle and enjoy refreshments with the artists in one of the most beautiful and dynamic areas in Gloucester.  

General hours will be 12-7 Thursday; 12-5 Friday-Sunday and will be available by appointment as well. 

With all of the changes on Rocky Neck over the years, it’s exciting to see a new surge of cultural vitality.  D’Wharf, along with neighboring art studios, restaurants, and galleries, is delighted to be a part of it. 

SFL to host Wellspring Inc.’s presentation of History Lives Here: The Freeman Family of West Gloucester

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

The Sawyer Free Library is pleased to host its community partner Wellspring, Inc. on Thursday, June 13 at 5:30 pm as they present HISTORY LIVES HERE and share the information they uncovered about the Freemans of West Gloucester, a prominent Black American family. 

Born in 1731, Robin was enslaved to Captain Charles Byles, a mariner whose property was located across the street from Wellspring House. In his struggle to self-emancipate, Robin paid Capt. Byles 1# and 12 schillings in 1769 to secure his freedom. This was 21 years before there would be no recorded enslaved people in Massachusetts. When he died , Capt. Byles left Robin 40 schillings in his will.

In 1826, Robin’s son, Robert purchased this house and land and made it his family home. We will share with you the Freeman family stories of opportunity and resilience and learn more about their contributions to the Greater Cape Ann community. Your presence and interest honors Robin Freeman his family and their legacy.

All are welcome. No registration required. For more information, visit: sawyerfreelibrary.org 

Where: Sawyer Free Library, 21 Main Street, downtown Gloucester

When: Thursday, June 13 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm

Summer 2024 At Maritime Gloucester

Posted on by Pat D

Did you know Maritime Gloucester is hosting weekly schooner challenges all summer on Tuesday evenings? We didn’t either but we happened to have tickets for Tuesday’s sail which was the first of the summer’s schooner challenges. These challenges are designed to give the apprentices some real life experience out on the water as captains. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN!

We were aboard the Isabella and AJ as our captain. The Ardelle was captained by Jack and Ben. It was a perfect evening to be on the water as the sun was setting. Good natured rivalry between the crews added to the enjoyment. We assisted with crew duties which may have impacted the results of the first race………I think we’ll do this again on another Tuesday soon. But other sails are available as well, so check MaritimeGloucester.org if you are interested. Great idea for visiting company!