August 12, 2021 from Jackie Bennett
Grimdrops Gloucester mural and hometown pride drops in a big way! | #streetart #spraypaint #publicart #ActionInc #NorthShoreCDC #GloucesterMA
August 2021 – Splash! Enjoy photographs of Grimdrops jazzy hometown portrait off the Elm Street side of Action, Inc. **new** Harbor Village apartment building in downtown Gloucester, Massachusetts. The large scale commission heralds Gloucester’s upcoming 400th celebration in 2023. The artist was born and raised in East Gloucester.
Artist: Grimdrops [Mike Grimaldi], mural artist residing and working in Salem was born and raised in Gloucester, MA.
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Hopefully NSCDSC will consider commissioning an extra add on for Grimdrops so the artist can extend his characterful water motif ideas straight to the top (and maybe add a gal for history! His vibrant notes brought Virginia Lee Burton Mike Mulligan Mary Ann and folly cove pattern references readily to mind). Come winter the mural might be visible from Chestnut Street. Bonus: if it’s topped off it will be visible year round from that vantage.
Gloucester Mural Map | Public Art
Grimdrops mural is on the map! Gloucester murals | Public art Gloucester, Massachusetts.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
grimdrops.com
About Harbor Village
Harbor Village: a new apartment building developed by Action Inc. and North Shore Community Development Coalition building on 206 Main Street at Elm. This is the second of a few public art commissions for this property via the developers’ ancillary non profit, PUNTA .
About Gloucester 400
Visit – https://gloucesterma400.org/
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Shuttle Smiles on the Lady Jillian
The lady Jillian water shuttle operated by Cape Ann Harbor Tours
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Gloucester Smiles-1735
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Did you chew a little or chew a lot?
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Foggy Day at Brant Point Light
Pretty much no matter the weather a trip past Brant Point Light is always beautiful
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See The Whales with Cape Ann Whale Watch
As I have mentioned, we have family in town and a whale watch is very often at the top of the list of requested activities. Gloucester whale trips cannot be beaten and our favorite is Cape Ann Whale Watch where we had yet another successful trip to the delight of our family members. The whales weren’t overly active but still a real treat to watch. There was also a pod of very active dolphins which was very entertaining. Capt. John and the crew did an outstanding job, as usual. Naturalist Jamie is a real expert and our friend Keirsten is a top notch educator offering all kinds of information and tips for the passengers.
You can see a few additional pictures on Pat D’s Photos and Adventures Facebook page, but the most exciting news is that some of the whale photos I have gotten previously on these trips will be available as prints and notecards at next week’s Cape Ann Makers Market Aug 19 at the Paint Factory 4-8 PM! I will be joining a number of other outstanding vendors offering their local products and hope to see you there.
Following are examples of the images that will be available Thursday Aug 19 at the Cape Ann Makers Market:
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Sawyer Free Library honors legacy of Gloucester’s Local Civic Leader Janis Davidson Stelluto
On Tuesday morning, August 10 the Sawyer Free Library hosted a ribbon-cutting to commemorate their amphitheater’s new awning in memory of one of Gloucester’s preeminent and beloved public citizens, the late Janis Davidson Stelluto.
Dr. Michael Stelluto, Janis’ husband, her family, friends and colleagues, along with the Sawyer Free Library leadership, came together to mark the official opening of the Library’s now shaded expanded outdoor space. Gloucester’s Mayor Sefatia Romeo Thenken , former chair of the City Planning Board Jack Clarke, President of Library Board of Trustees Mern Sibley and Library Director Jenny Benedict offered remarks prior to the ceremonial ribbon cutting.
Through the Stelluto family’s generosity, the Library was able to bring to fruition the installation of a state-of-the-art awning over its amphitheater as a lasting tribute to their family matriarch Janis Davidson Stelluto, who dedicated herself to serving the Gloucester community for over two decades. Among many other…
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Check out this 100% Electric Boat @x_shore
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New England Contemporary + Summer BBQ
New England
Contemporary Cottage
When it came time for this couple to create their new home together, they took stock of the places already important to them. This cottage in Rockport was always brimming with potential, and it was time to realize that.
Summer BBQ This Friday!!!
Join us for one of Eric’s famous hamburgers & hot dogs!
Friday, 8/13
11 am – 1 pm
Cities Saving the Planet
MONICA BANKS
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gotta love these beach afternoons. August 12, 2016 from jackie bennett
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Pretty Magnolia Pier
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Moments
Upcountry sunset….
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CODA Opens at Gloucester Cinema Tomorrow!
CODA, a movie filmed in Gloucester about a fishing family’s trials and tribulations, is scheduled to open tomorrow at Gloucester Cinema. I highly recommend you make time to see it! You will see people and places you know well, you will laugh and you may cry a bit. You’ll be proud.
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Gloucester Smiles-1734 with their Dog
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Wing or drumstick?
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THE FRIKI TIKI of GLOUCESTER
THE FRIKI TIKI of GLOUCESTER!!!!!!
Seize the Day and do something different. Book your party and celebrate your birthday, anniversary, marriage proposal, divorce, wedding, rehearsal dinner, bachelorette, memorials or just because it’s Friday…or Saturday, Sunday,Monday,Tuesday, Hump Day or Thursday.
Enjoy a scenic cruise along the oldest and most beautiful harbor in America .
90 minutes
Can accommodate up to 20 people
Bring your own food and refreshments.
Suggested cruise times:
12-1:30
2:30-4:00
5:00-6:30
Can arrange special times to accommodate your schedule
Board at Solomon Jacobs Landing & Park at Harbor Loop next to the Harbor Masters.
Call Ginger at 978-281-5557 for further details and bookings.
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Holy Hydrangeas
The hydrangeas on Nantucket are always so huge and beautiful
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Taking Company to Dinner at the Blue Marlin Grille
We are blessed with a group of family members for company this week so we are trying to hit some highlights. Despite the “Closed Monday/Tuesday” restrictions around town, there are still many good choices for dinner that are family friendly for a good sized group. We found the Blue Marlin Grille in Essex able to fill the bill! Our server, Jackie, gave us friendly attention and efficient service despite being very busy for a Tuesday night. We had a range of ages to please and the varied menu at Blue Marlin was perfect.
Warm bread starts the meal off, fresh and delightful. Among the entrees were Haddock Mornay, Fried Clam Plate, Shrimp and Chicken Louisiana, Stir Fry, a burger (giant!) and Steak Tips with Chicken Grill Combo and Spicy Shrimp. Something for everyone and everyone left happy. Thanks Blue Marlin Grille for making us look good as hosts.
Good Morning Gloucester 