Category: Good Morning Gloucester

Opening Reception: Thursday, May 21, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

May 21 – June 21, 2026
Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA

Gloucester, MA — Play as Practice is a five-artist exhibition curated by Mallie Loring Pratt and Hanna Taylor Marino that examines the dynamic relationship between formal studio practice and the experimental work that unfolds alongside it. Featuring work by Pratt, Marino, Isabel Bacon, Margaret Sweet, and Julia Von Metzsch, the exhibition offers an intimate look into the creative process and the “side journeys” that quietly shape each artist’s visual language.

Bringing together painting, sketches, collage, and exploratory works, Play as Practice invites viewers to consider what constitutes an artist’s “real” work. By placing finished pieces in conversation with studies and experiments, the exhibition reveals the moments of play, uncertainty, and discovery that often lead to artistic breakthroughs.

Each of the five artists moves fluidly between abstraction and representation, sharing a common interest in where those boundaries blur. Though distinct in style and approach, the artists are united by a willingness to embrace process, curiosity, and experimentation as essential parts of their practices.

Collectively, the artists bring significant professional recognition to the exhibition, including museum exhibitions, gallery representation throughout New England, critical coverage, brand collaborations, and work held in private and corporate collections nationwide.

Rather than presenting only polished outcomes, Play as Practice offers audiences a behind-the-scenes perspective on contemporary painting practices and the evolving decisions that shape them.

Play as Practice will be on view at Cove Gallery in Gloucester from May 21 through June 21, 2026. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, May 21 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Featured Artists

Mallie Loring Pratt
Hanna Taylor Marino
Isabel Bacon
Margaret Sweet
Julia Von Metzsch

GLOUCESTER HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERING TRAINING FOR RESTAURANT OPERATORS 

GLOUCESTER, MA – Due to an overwhelmingly positive response from the previous training, on Monday, June 1st the Gloucester Health Department is offering another free training event for restaurant operators. The event will run from 9:00AM – 11:00AM and will feature Berger Food Safety Consulting, a leading food safety team. 

The event will focus on strategies for implementing Active Managerial Control. Participants will learn how to identify common food risks, correct issues efficiently and effectively, and create systems that prevent repeat violations. Restaurant operators are welcome to learn how to improve daily operations, strengthen team accountability, and protect customers and businesses. The event is highly recommended to restaurant leadership staff, managers, head chefs, and supervisors. 

Space is limited, so the Health Department is asking interested parties to RSVP by Monday, May 25th. Parties can RSVP here: https://forms.gle/TUyMAiRgYHVfPeJn8 

The event will take place MONDAY, June 1st at 9AM in the Community Room of the Sawyer Free Library at 2 Dale Ave, Gloucester MA. 

The event is open to members of the media. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to svorias@gloucester-ma.gov and sgross@gloucester-ma.gov 

Full details are as follows:

WHAT:        FREE Restaurant Operator Training 

WHO:          Gloucester Health Department 

Berger Food Safety Consulting

WHEN:        MONDAY June 1st, 2026

9:00AM – 11:00AM

WHERE:     Sawyer Free Library – Community Room

2 Dale Ave Gloucester, MA

Holy Family’s Women’s Guild Spring Plant and Bake Sale Saturday May 23 at St. Ann’s:

🦞 $19.99+tax Lobster Roll served with chips & pickles
🍕 Buy any 18” pizza & get an 18” cheese pizza for just $5
🍕 Buy any 16” pizza & get a 16” cheese pizza for just $5
🍕 16” pizzas are HALF PRICE

Perfect night to grab dinner for the whole family! Call ahead or stop by today!

*Excludes gluten free
*Pizza specials cannot be combined
*Excludes online orders

The Gloucester Elks on Atlantic Road is hosting their Spring Craft Show Sunday May 24 outside (weather permitting). Your famvorite local vendors will be on hand and we encourage you to stop by.

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Far from the Madding Crowd…

Beach vibes, pizza deals, and lobster rolls — what more could you need? 🍕🦞

🔥 TODAY’S SPECIALS 🔥
🍕 Buy any 18” Pizza & get an 18” Cheese Pizza for ONLY $5
🍕 Buy any 16” Pizza & get a 16” Cheese Pizza for ONLY $5
🍕 16” Pizzas HALF PRICE
🦞 Lobster Roll $19.99+tax served with chips & pickles

Grab lunch, dinner, or beach-day takeout and enjoy some wicked good savings today! 🌴🌞

*Excludes gluten free
*Pizza specials cannot be combined
*Excludes online order

Our backyard in Magnolia has sprung to life. We’ve been watching a pair or Baltimore Oriole males chase a female around; feasting cardinals and humming-birds (haha). Joey’s hummingbirds are welcome in Magnolia anytime. Ours are pretty happy right where they are.

May 18, 2026 ~ The Cut Live ~ 

Wednesday is O’Maley Middle School’s Spring Finale! There are still tickets available! Student GA tickets are discounted. Doors at 6pm. Show at 6:30pm. All Ages.

Wednesday night we’ll also have George and Charles Clements, Joe Wilkins, and Scott Moore live in the restaurant 6pm – 9pm. No cover. George & Friends will be hosting an acoustic night in our restaurant every other Wednesday through the summer!

Thursday it’s a FREE show with The Bordellos! The Cut hosts Third Thursday (music) Therapy Free show every 3rd Thursday. It’s our way of saying Thank You to our wonderful community. It’s a great opportunity to check out the venue if you haven’t had a chance yet! There are some seats available – first come, first served. Doors at 6pm. Show at 7pm. 21+.

Thursday night DJs Salomon and Pocktizzy will be in the restaurant starting at 8pm. No cover.

Friday Dead to the Core returns for the 5th show in their 2026 Residency! This is not just a Grateful Dead Tribute – this is a collective of original artists who bring an innovative and unrestrained approach to the catalog of The Dead. Don’t forget your punch card if you’ve attended the other shows! There are still some seats and GA standing tickets available. Doors are at 7:00pm, show at 8pm. 21+

Friday night there will also be live music in the restaurant with Peter Tentindo from 7pm-10pm. No cover.

Saturday we are thrilled to have Booty Vortex back up on The Cut stage! This is a funk-tastic night of danceable disco and more! Booty Vortex ALWAYS packs the dance floor! Seats are sold out, but there are still some GA standing (aka dancing) tickets left. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. 21+.

Plus, DJ Vito & Friends will be throwing it down in the restaurant from 9pm – close. No cover.

Sunday Jimmy Tingle will be up on The Cut stage performing Hope & Humor for Humanity. Come laugh with this Boston Comedy legend! There are still tickets available. Doors at 7pm. Show at 7:30pm. 21+.

Sunday we will also have live music in the restaurant from 2-5pm, along with 50 cent wings and FREE pool!

BRAVO² is serving their killer Detroit Style pizzas along with a full menu of other delicious salads, sides, and mains. Come on by and check them out! Updated hours are below.
Their current hours are:
Wed 5pm – 9pm
Thu 5pm – 9pm
Fri 5pm – 10pm
Sat 5pm – 10pm
Sun 12pm – 9pm
Closed Mon & Tue

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JIMMY TINGLE TICKETS

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There’s no doubt we’ve changed seasons.

Talk about a great start to spring storms, wow! Here are some cool images from a lightning app called MY LIGHTNING TRACKER.

These images prove just how absolutely dangerous it can be out on the water. Getting caught running in when this happens can turn bad quick.

The same lightning strike image w radar over it.
And the image below, just how close the nearest strike was from my house: 3/10 of a mile away.

And here is the power and sound of that strike!