Kate and I are going to feature one or two local places to buy holiday gifts each day highlighting the fact that there’s no need to buy your presents online or trudge up to the mall.
There’s excellent places to shop right here in Gloucester.
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More often than not, when I reach out to my older son and ask where he is or what he is up to, he will send me a photo. This was his response the other day.
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during Gloucester’s Annual Middle Street Walk Saturday, December 10, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Middle Street Walk is a citywide street fair celebration with shops and non-profit organizations kicking off the lively holiday season in Gloucester.
Stroll Gloucester’s historic Middle Street and stop at the Sargent House Museum. Enjoy complimentary hot mulled cider and holiday treats in our courtyard while choosing from a large selection of unique hand-crafted holiday wreaths.
Your purchase of a wreath will help support the Sargent House Museum’s exciting programs in the upcoming Gloucester 400th anniversary year.
When you stop by, take a peek–free of charge–at the first floor of our 18th century mansion to learn about original resident Judith Sargent Murray in an introductory guided tour.
And just down the street, an added treat!
Enjoy a Special FREE Performance: A dramatized reading of a one-act play, “Mingling of Souls,” an 18th century love story featuring early women’s rights advocate Judith Sargent and founder of American Universalism John Murray.
At the Unitarian Universalist Church, 10 Middle Street, from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m.
The Sargent House Museum is the beautifully preserved 18th century home of Judith Sargent Murray, an early advocate of women’s rights. Judith Sargent Murray is an ancestor of American artists John Singer Sargent and Emily Sargent. Information at sargenthouse.org The Sargent House Museum is the recipient of several early 20th century works by Emily Sargent never before exhibited. Watch for a special exhibition of her watercolors next summer as part of Gloucester’s 400th anniversary.
Our mailing address is: The Sargent House Museum, 49 Middle Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
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Kate and I are going to feature one or two local places to buy holiday gifts each day highlighting the fact that there’s no need to buy your presents online or trudge up to the mall.
There’s excellent places to shop right here in Gloucester.
In 2013 we did a steak bomb challenge. If we did it again today I wonder who our nominees would be and I wonder who the champ would be. In honor of GMG’s 15 year anniversary maybe we ought to run it back!
After four rounds it looked like Captain Hooks Had It In The Bag But in the Final Taste Round (accounting for 40% of the scores) Destinos Pulled Out A Dramatic Come From Behind Win.
We had Bex, Chris DeWolfe, Kim Smith and Brianmoc go in for the sub pick-ups last night. Brought the subs in and weighed and recorded the weights and sequestered the judges in a separate room while we marked each sub Sub A, Sub B, Sub C and Sub D to insure no bias and a blind tasting.
Judges Ed Collard, Chris DeWolfe, Brian O’Connor and Craig Kimberley took their judging duty very seriously. The one part I would say would not be a fair comparison is Cape Ann brewing based on price since their price includes fries, slaw and a pickle. However even if you threw the value category out Cape Ann Brewing would have come…
Gloucester 100 sparkling homes added to the map so far. Streets include: Centennial Drive, Cherry St (near O’Maley), Derby St., Elizabeth Road, Essex Ave / Rt. 133 (between Kent Circle and Little River), Fleetwood Dr., Friend Ct., Green St., Grove St &Colonial, Grove near Maplewood, Hampden & Gaffney, Hodgkin St., Lendall St off Harrison, Lupine Lane, Maplewood at Derby, corner Mt Vernon & Oak St, Perkins St., Poplar St., Reservoir Road, Reynard St., Skywood Terrace off Harrison, Spruce St., Starknaught, Washington St. (between Azorean and the rotary)
Bright Nights and Sights.
If you’re looking for holiday cheer any day of the week, you can’t beat the New England charm of twinkling homes and neighborhoods in Gloucester, Massachusetts. For the 6th year in a row, enjoy a selection of seasonal lights and Christmas displays on Gloucester houses. Many streets join in together, glittering, and have for years. Every year is unique. With each passing new day more homes are decorated. Since 2019, the year’s curated selection –on average some 200+ homes– has been google mapped and each pinpoint has a photo(s).
Scroll down to see the first batch of photos for the 2022 map (as of December 4, 2022), and 2022 trends further down. More homes and neighborhoods will be added, so be sure to check back.
Photos: C. Ryan, Nov. 24, 28, and Dec. 4, 2022
2022 Trends
Trends so far? 2022 is looking like The Year of “JOY” signs, which by the way is an easy & cheery Ispy addition for Holiday Lights and Cocoa Drives. Also, illuminated green sequined wreaths and evergreen kissing ball pairs framing doors.
2022 map
It’s easy touring whether by car or via smartphone, desktop, or preferred device. Grab a hot chocolate and go or view from home! Imagination and themed repeat visits encouraged.
Notes about the map: This map is great in the embed mode because when you scroll down, each house photo(s) pop up, with a big arrow that directs you to that one point. From a desktop, hovering or right clicking the house icons reveal the photos for each pinpoint. For those who prefer a paper copy –which doubles as a seek and find sheet–click on the three vertical dots and then select “print” (horizontal mode best) from pull down menu. You can also google search Holiday Lights and Cocoa Drives Good Morning Gloucester.
