Halloween spirit | Marshalls Farm Stand #GloucesterMA

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 about marshalls farm stand – they close annually for the season on October 31.

Coming in Less Than 2 Weeks, Fishtown Players & New York Actors put on Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck

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Fishtown Players is back, with Theresa Rebeck’s Mauritius, a tightly-paced comedic thriller about greed, family conflict and the seedy and rarefied world of philately (the art of stamp collecting). Winner of the Eliot Norton award as best new play, Fishtown brings Mauritius to the Rogers Street Theatre in downtown Gloucester, with a cast of local favorites and friends from New York City! M. Lynda Robinson, award-winning actress, director, teacher and playwright will direct.
Jackie, (Cassie Stewart) finds an interesting stamp collection in her mother’s home, and brings it to a shop owned by Phillip, an expert on stamps (Michael McNamara, Fishtown’s Founder). Dennis (Max McNamara) is there, and wants to help Jackie. Mary, Jackie’s half sister (Lily Narbonne*) is spiritually and nostalgically connected to the stamps, and furthermore, Sterling, (Justin Genna*) Phillip’s least favorite person, and Dennis’ cohort won’t stops until he gets ahold of them.
*Members of Actors Equity Association. This production is being presented under the auspices of the Actors Equity Association Member Projects Code
Performances will occur November 1, 2, 8 and 9 (Fridays and Saturdays) at 7:30pm and November 3 and 10 (Sundays) at 5:00pm at The Rogers Street Theatre at 68 Rogers Street in Gloucester. Tickets are available on Fishtown’s website here by scrolling to the bottom of the homepage and purchasing via PayPal. Reservations can be made by calling the Fishtown Players Hotline, 978 515 7957, or you can pay by cash or Venmo at the door.

Hope to see you there!
The Fishtown Players
Facebook: Fishtown Players
Instagram: @mauritius_play

 

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From Texas, South Carolina, Michigan, Germany, Sweden, Salem

Veterans music performance

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Share the Music and Friends, an ensemble of 25 singers, which has been in existence since 1999, known for its performances for worthwhile charity organizations locally and around the North Shore area, is presenting a free program to honor our Veterans of all wars.  Sunday November 10 at the American Legion, Post No 3 at 2 PM, 24 singers will share songs from the Revolutionary War, WWI and WWII, Vietnam, and present day conflicts. Free will donations will benefit the many beneficial service projects of the Legion. Monday, Veterans Day, November 11 at 2 pm in St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington Street, gratefully accepted donations will provide help for Company 2 Heroes, a unique service dog training program specializing in guided/assisted self-training of service dogs working with combat veterans from all wars.

Doors open for both programs at 1:30 PM.  Both venues are handicapped accessible.

For more info, please contact Wendy Betts, director, at 978-546-5220

Senior Center Art Project Honors Winslow Homer

Posted on by Pat D

GMG received an email from Juni VanDyke, Art Program Director at the Rose Baker Senior Center which stated:

IN HONOR OF THE WINSLOW HOMER SHOW AT THE CAPE ANN MUSEUM…I HAVE MOUNTED IN THE EMPTY STORE WINDOW ON PLEASANT STREET (near the Cape Ann Museum) TWO VERY IMPRESSIVE “WINSLOW HOMER RECREATIONS”  BY  OUR SENIOR CITIZENS  AT
THE ROSE BAKER SENIOR CENTER.
THE SENORS RECREATED IN PASTEL:
 THE UNDERTOW      (painted by Homer in 1886) and
 THE HERRING NET  (painted by Homer in 1883 ).

The email further suggested we might like to obtain pictures of these recreations to share with our readers. Please forgive the poor image quality as it proved difficult to get a nice clear shot of these large recreations through those storefronts even on a cloudy morning. The work is quite interesting and includes some additional helpful information. Thanks to Juni and the senior artists:

Today’s The Day! BBQ iT Smoking RIBS DEMO @ ACE in Gloucester this Sat!!!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Have you ever wanted to learn how to smoke competition level ribs in your own backyard? How about cooking them in a Pit Barrel Cooker? Well, Saturday at 11am until 2pm, come join GMG’s Craig Kimberley, of Youtube’s BBQ iT Show , Team B&B, & North East BBQ, and learn, ask questions and eat some AMAZING RIBS!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1687534154715479/?ti=icl

https://www.youtube.com/BBQiT

NILES POND SONGSTER

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The melodious notes of the Song Sparrow are heard from sunup ’til sundown, spring, summer, and fall. Their beautiful song is most welcome, especially at this time of year when there are fewer songbirds on our shores and many that remain through the winter months don’t sing during the non-breeding season.

Song Sparrows have adapted to a wide variety of habitats. Despite the narrowness of the strip of land that separates freshwater Niles Pond from salty Brace Cove, Song Sparrows find plenty to forage on and excellent cover in the shrubby undergrowth found there.

Follow this link to hear the Song Sparrow’s song

 

BBQ iT Smoking RIBS DEMO @ ACE in Gloucester this Sat!!!

Posted on by Craig Kimberley

Have you ever wanted to learn how to smoke competition level ribs in your own backyard? How about cooking them in a Pit Barrel Cooker? Well, Saturday at 11am until 2pm, come join GMG’s Craig Kimberley, of Youtube’s BBQ iT Show , Team B&B, & North East BBQ, and learn, ask questions and eat some AMAZING RIBS!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1687534154715479/?ti=icl

https://www.youtube.com/BBQiT

Nichole’s Picks 10/26 and 10/27

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Pick #1: Gloucester’s Halloween Festival!

Thank you, Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, the City of Gloucester, and friends!  This Halloween Festival is such a treat for the city’s children.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27th

City Hall, 9 Dale Ave from 2:00-4:00

Hayrides, haunted house, face painting, story telling, food, FUN and more!

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Pick #2: Essex Clamfest

Saturday, October 26th.  Rain date of Sunday.

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Chowder Tasting Noon – 2 pm
Memorial Park
24 Martin Street
Downtown Essex
Rain Date: Sunday, October 27, 2019

Join us for the 37th Annual Essex ClamFest from 11AM to 4PM in Shepard Memorial Park in Essex. The festival is free to attend and it is $10 to take part in the Clam Chowder Tasting Competition.

CLAM CHOWDER COMPETITION
from Noon – 2 PM (while supplies last)
$10 to Taste & vote for your favorite

2019 CLAM CHOWDER COMPETITORS
Lobsta Land Restaurant
Ipswich Clambake
Village Restaurant
Shea’s Riverside Restaurant & Bar
J.T. Farnhams
C.K. pearl
Woodman’s of Essex
Windward Grille
Mile Marker One

Although the highlight of the day is the Chowder Tasting Competition, there is a great variety of activities, including local vendor and maker booths, live entertainment and plenty of food vendors on-site! Rain Date: October 27

** NO PETS ALLOWED

PRESENTING PARTNER: BankGloucester
GOLD SPONSOR: First Ipswich Bank
SUPPORTING SPONSOR: Solar Five

Also, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day (from 10-1, outside the police/fire station), and that we will also be giving out flu shots in the Town Hall auditorium from 10:30-1

 

Pick #3: Pure Pastry, Real Good in the Neighborhood

Sunday, October 27th

Beverly’s Kim Gregory Pure Pastry (the creator of some of the most decadent and delicious treats you could ever taste) is hosting a wonderfully local street fair this Saturday.  While the family friendly event is free, they are excited to raise money for both Sweet Paws Rescue and Windrush Farm.  Information about both amazing organizations can be found at the links below.  Several fantastic vendors, artisans, and farmers will be showcasing their goods….available for purchase.  There will also be live music.

Do you love your North Shore Neighborhood? We sure do!!!! We feel so blessed to live in an area that gifts us with great New England foods, music, art, devoted community members…. Let’s celebrate all this pure goodness together!!!!

Come join us at our Purely Good in Our Neighborhood event on Sunday, October 27th from 2p to 5p. We’re hosting a celebration honoring our local neighbors, encouraging a purely good time in our Gateway Lane neighborhood. All the goodness of our local talented, kind, giving neighbors here, in the Beverly area, come together for an afternoon for you to enjoy local sweets, savory foods, live music & other entertainment, sustainable goods, local artisans, farmers and more!

BONUS * * This is a FREE family-friendly event. All local farmers, artisans & food vendors will be selling their goods. Cash, Debit or Credit Cards will be accepted.

This celebration supports Sweet Paws Essex, MA & Windrush Farm based in North Andover, MA. Donations appreciated; however, not required for attendees. Kim Gregory | Pure Pastry is hosting the non-profit “Purely Good in Our Neighborhood”. 100% of the donations go to these non-profit organizations. Please consider donating.

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As always, for a comprehensive list of family activities, please visit our friends at North Shore Kid

Essex is Jumping

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There’s a lot going on with our neighbors in Essex. The 37th annual clamfest will be held this Saturday Oct 26 11am to 4 pm at Shepard Memorial Park in Essex. This is always a great event. Raindate Sunday Oct 27.

We also noticed good news from Woodman’s!

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The Great Marsh Brew Company is seeking employees:

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The former White Elephant shop is now showing antiques by appointment with David Neligan, who also has another storefront nearby.

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More good news here for antiquers: half price at Main Street Antiques:

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