IMAGE ~ MAY 14, 2025 ~ SAM ~ 

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🦞$19.99 Lobster Rolls
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles
Have a great day! ☀️

When one moves to a new town and you are a Senior person, it can be a bit challenging to “get yourself out there” and find new favorite places and make new friends! Attempts have been made over the past 2 1/2 years when I moved to 

Gloucester but had been waylaid due to knee surgeries. I discovered The Source Bakery which I frequently visit on Saturday mornings and I met their employee, Emily. I love the warm and cozy feeling there not to mention the delicious biscuits with homemade jam accompanied by a hot chai.   It is there that I got my passport card for the Gloucester Main Street Mother’s Day Stroll, (after savoring a  scrumptious egg sandwich), had it stamped and started my quest!  I found out about the Stroll on Facebook as I follow Good Morning Gloucester.  On the following, showery Wednesday, I started my steps (with recovering knees), at Masshole & Co., having no idea what it was all about. I met Cassandra, the owner who just opened last November and she makes treats for dogs and cats, ones in the shape of Massachusetts! I bought some (the dog loves them), and got stamped. There are also pet toys and other pet friendly items to select! She is so enthusiastic about her treats and store! It was enchanting to see her youthful exuberance! I was able to find parking further down Main St. in front of The Village Silversmith (Love that store), where I met a lovely lady and I bought 3 jewelry treasures and got stamped.  Crossed the street in pouring rain, (got drenched) and went to Sweats of Gloucester, (been there before), met the manager, Noelle, (she was so funny and helpful!), who directed me to some of the stores nearby on the card telling me you are not obligated to buy anything and can simply ask to get your card stamped.  I did buy a new Gloucester long sleeved shirt as I was looking for one! It was meant to be! 

It stopped pouring so I was able to meander my way up to Mark Adrian Shoes where I bought new support sneakers last year after the second knee replacement, got stamped, crossed the street and went to Fireflies Boutique discovering it offered plenty of adorable clothes, toys and novelties for children. I was drooling over a pair of rainbow colored galoshes I wished they had for adult old ladies like me!! I have gone by this store many times, never knew it was there or what they sold! Got my stamp. Moving quest forward, I parked my car near Virgilio’s! Have frequented with family members there several times but never visited or even noticed the other delightful establishments just short walking steps away from Virgilio’s like Cafe Sicilia (been searching for that one awhile!) I met Carmella at Cafe Sicilia with whom I exchanged a few Italian words (I’m half Italian), got card stamped and rested sensitive knees with a cappuccino and a delish pistachio biscotti, one of many delectable “dolces”(sweets) all handmade right there!  It has now become one of my new fave places to go! I went back the next day, (saw Carmella who brought my cappuccino and cannoli to me) because, another retailer told me they have amazing cannolis and man…..they were right!! So welcoming! So friendly! Felt a bit of my father sitting there with me for a moment! I ventured up and across the street to Pop Gallery and met the owner, Laura, got stamped and heard how her store began and evolved a bit to what it is now…..a variety of handmade artisan items and novelties perfect for any occasion. Who knew?! Never noticed it in many previous drive- bys! Next to the Bookstore of Gloucester just steps away to get stamped and then my final stamp stop, Cape Ann Olive Oil. There I met manager, Betsy, with whom I chatted for a little bit telling her how wonderful I thought this whole Mother’s Day Stroll event was! She totally agreed! I maybe would have eventually gone to the store as I had seen the sign before, but this motivated me to step up and go in. I actually bought a small bottle of cider balsamic vinaigrette. I have been wanting to buy vinaigrette for awhile. In that little stretch of storefronts I went right by Castaways. Never knew where it was but had heard about it online and wanted to see it and suddenly, there it was. Betsy was delightful and seeing me walking with a cane, showed me I could walk right down the walkway outside her store which I did and found the outside cafe tables and chairs where one can casually rest and savor a Castaway coffee or a smoothie. Said “hi” to a couple of gents relaxing at a sidewalk table as I walked by. I had secured my 10 required stamps and turned in the weathered card feeling I had accomplished something very special! To my delight, I found the Vintage clothing apparel store at Castaways. Pretty cool stuff there! On my way out Castaways door I spotted a blue knitted sweated with a knitted lobster outline on its front which I has seen on Castaways website. It haunted me all night and yes…..I went back the next day and bought it and love it!! It’s soft and comfy! Done! I had completed my downtown quest! Now, you would think so but…..I had gone by Cafe Bishco and even though I didn’t need any more stamps, I had to pass it on my way to the car and curiously seeked to discover its goods; a never-ending selection of amazing sandwiches, salads and frozen yogurt and my favorite, homemade lemon rice soup, one of several homemade soups cooked there. Cannot wait to get more soup and try a sandwich and of course, a frozen yogurt! Mmmmm!  Taking my final steps down the brick sidewalk to my car with soup, goodies and treasures in hand, I felt fulfilled and satisfied that I had done something very important, at least for me!

    It didn’t matter to me even from the start if I won any prize and this was especially confirmed when I got in my car and retraced my journey that day. You see, I had already won immeasurable things! I discovered new, unique shops and eateries to visit, met new friends to talk to, saw special future buys for people and even exercised my surgical knees. It was a “win-win” all around.

    I highly encourage the event planners do a repeat of this event again. It encourages and motivates not only temporary visitors to Gloucester, but also locals like me to step it up and go adventuring, to visit charming and mouth-watering establishments that may have been passed up or overlooked searching for beaches or simply running errands! 

     Thank you to the people responsible for organizing the Main Street Mother’s Day Stroll and to all the vendors who gave their time and support to the event! You have added a whole new world for this Senior, relatively new resident to Gloucester to explore and revisit!

    Go ahead visitors and locals! I challenge you to give it a try next time! I guarantee, if you put in the effort, you won’t regret it!

Grateful and smiling,

Barbara Eisenzopf

Submitted from John Abisamra:

“The Flower Moon Show”…I am not sure there is anything more spectacular in nature than to witness the full moon rise over the ocean on the horizon. Last night did not look very promising as there was a band of clouds on the horizon. But I waited and hoped for that special moment. I was able to position myself across from Thacher Lighthouse and witness the moon with its bright colors rise. Its colors were amazing and were even more brilliant than the light from the lighthhouse. I waited and timed my exposure to match when the light from the lighthouse came on and just stood in amazement at nature’s incredible show. Enjoy!

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Aaaaaaand May 13, 2025

🏃‍♀️💜 Lace up for a cause! 💜🏃‍♂️
Join us Sunday, May 18th at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester for the Bluefin Blowout Family Fun Run 5K, presented by Lyon-Waugh Auto Group — all to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

Run, walk, or stroll along the scenic Cape Ann coast from Stage Fort to Hammond Castle and back. Start a team, bring your friends, and help make a difference!

Registration Fees:
👟 Adults – $40
👟 Kids – $20
Run, walk, or stroll—every step makes a difference! Sign up today: https://bit.ly/2025BFB5K

Gear up and join us for the Bluefin Blowout Family Fun 5K! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Presented by Lyon-Waugh Auto Group and benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association, this scenic run/walk along the Cape Ann waterfront is the perfect way to support a great cause!

🌊 Event Details:
🕖 7:00 AM – Volunteer Check-In
🕢 7:30 AM – Registration & Participant Check-In
🏁 8:30 AM – Race Start

📍 Location: Stage Fort Park
24 Hough Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930

After the race, meet us at Oak to Ember to Celebrate!

BluefinBlowout #FamilyFunRun #AlzheimersAwareness #CapeAnn #LyonWaughCares #GloucesterMA #RunForACause

Some views from Eastern Point on a dreary afternoon a while ago. Even on a grey day, it’s impressive.

Multi-Grain…

It’s Just Around the Corner!

Fourteen Cape Ann Artisans are busy preparing their work and studios to welcome residents of Cape Ann and visitors from everywhere this coming June 7-8.    At the end of 2024, the Artisans juried in five new members who jumped on board to join the veterans of the group.   

There’s quite a bit that goes into preparing and getting the word out.  The newly jelled Artisans have diligently posted blogs and created videos to give the public a peek into their studios and creative inspiration.   The new group video has been posted under the “About” page on the Cape Ann Artisans website.   Individual videos are under each Artisans page on the website.  

The 2025 Cape Ann Artisan tour Brochure is also now available.   It’s now a 4-fold pamphlet opening up to a map of the tour.   The brochures can be found at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and other key visitor locations throughout Gloucester, Rockport, and Essex.  They will also be available at the 95 North Visitor Center operated by the North of Boston CVB, as well as at inns, hotels, and CAA partners such as the Cape Ann Savings Bank and Institution for Savings lobby areas.   It is also downloadable from the CAA website.

Among the new twists, more artisans will be doing demonstrations of their techniques during the tour.  To help plan your day, here is the list of artists doing demonstrations:

11AM:  Pam Stratton – Pulling Glass Threads

12: PM – Danette English – Wheel Throwing

1:00 PM – John Abisamra – Printing (photos)

2:00 PM – Cindy Efinger – Garden Sculpture

3:00 PM – Melody Phaneuf – Enlarging a Plein Air Study 

Throughout the day – Sara Wright at the Loom

Among the other fun opportunities is to participate in the Grocery Gift Card Promotion.  It’s simple, just sign up on our email list to be entered into a drawing for one of five $20 WholeFoods gift cards.  You can also earn more tickets when you buy art at the studios (with a 10 ticket maximum).

The Artisans tour is among the oldest studio event in the US.  It was founded in 1980 by men and women from the Gloucester/Rockport arts communities who were interested in connecting with each other to share professional and creative perspectives, and in blurring and challenging the line between art and craft.  The full list of Artisans and the new tour route are shown below.  New members are marked with an asterisk.

1. Jacqueline Ganim – DeFalco: Sea Glass Wearable Art, Garden Stones & Sculpture
2. Nina Goodick – Functional Pottery*
3. John Abisamra – Photography
4. Tina Frassica – Quilting*
5. Katrina Abbott – Pottery and Textiles*
6. Danette English – Ceramics
7. David Archibald – Plum Cove Pottery, porcelain and stoneware
8. Sara Wright – Handwoven and Knit Accessories
9. Pam Stratton – Mosaics, Mixed Media, Eco Printed silk scarves, Jewelry, Sculpture
10. Rob Diebboll – Oil and Watercolor Painting
11. Kathryn Roberts – Watercolor Painting*
12. Sinikka Nogelo – Contemporary Painting & Experimental Arts
13. Cindy Efinger – Mosaic and Sculpture*
14. Melody Phaneuf – Oil Painting

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What:  The 42^nd Annual Cape Ann Artisans Open Studios

Where:  Gloucester and Rockport, MA

When:  Spring Tour: Sat & Sun, June 7-8   Fall Tour: Sat & Sun, October 11-12 10AM-5PM

Summer Mini-Tour August – date to be announced on our website.

For General Information contact info@capeannartisans.com or leave a message with Pam Stratton, 508-284-0086.   For Media inquiries, contact Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco, 978-283-8333.

 

Visit https://beauportfinancial.com/…/Retirement_Planning… to see considerations you should attend to before retiring. We are happy to help you get on track- give us a call at 978-283-0748!

🎉Additional Specials for today!
🦞$13.99 Lobster Rolls
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles
Have a great day! ☀️

MAY 12, 2025 ~ THE CUT LIVE

It’s another great week at The Cut! On Thursday we’re doing our part to support the community and get those fireworks FUNDED. The Cut has donated the venue and the musicians have donated their time. ALL ticket sales go directly to the fireworks. Tickets at $20 at the door. No presale. 

Then we’ve got an interactive night of fun in the form of Dueling Pianos on Friday night! Most of the seats are sold out for this one, but there are still a few! GA Standing is also still available. 

On Saturday we’re THRILLED to welcome back one of our favorite ladies, and no stranger to The Cut stage, Megan Wolffe. She and her band will be performing Back to Black LIVE, an incredible tribute to Amy Winehouse. There are still some tickets left. Don’t wait to grab yours! 

Aaaand, in case you missed it Little Sister is STAYING at The Cut! They will continue to be open on show nights through 5/17, but starting Thursday, 5/22 they’ll be open EVERY Thursday – Sunday at 5pm whether there’s a show or not. Then, as of 6/1, they’ll be open every day (except Tuesdays) from 5pm to close. And reminder – you never need tickets to the show to come and have food/hang at the bar/play arcade games.

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THURSDAY: 5PM – MIDNIGHT
FRIDAY: 5PM – MIDNIGHT
SATURDAY: 5PM – MIDNIGHT

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