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Pretty Ten Pound Island
On Friday the clouds made for Ten Pound Island to shine.
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Middle Street Walk next Saturday
This event is always well attended and lots of fun. I will be at City Hall.
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We are More Markeplace, Sip N’ Shop
Looking forward to this great event. Hope to see all on Friday from 5 -8 at the Magnolia Library, Gloucester, Magnolia, MA.
1 Lexington Avenue
Magnolia, Gloucester, MA 01930
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Music Around Town ~ December 3-9, 2018
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November ocean daybreak
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Gloucester Smiles with friends from Russia and Italy at the Breakwater.
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USS Thomas Hudner Commissioning
Thatcher gets to do some unbelievably cool and special things as part of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps with the Gloucester Sea Cadets – David G. Ouellet Division.
Participating in the commissioning of the USS Hudner on Saturday at Boston’s Black Falcon Pier nears the top of the list. I couldn’t stay, so I stole photos from Thatcher, LTJG Robert Pallazola and Joanna Edith. Thank you!
The Gloucester Sea Cadets had the opportunity to witness history, pay tribute to heroes, and be in the presence of so, so many including, just to name a few, Mayor Walsh, Governor Baker, State Senator Bruce Tarr, both the Hudner and Brown families, MANY Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, and even General Joseph Dunford, the highest ranking military officer in the United States military and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Having just lost President George H.W. Bush made this ceremony even more poignant.
Commissioning marks the formal entrance of a ship into the U.S. Navy Fleet and is the point when the ship changes from being Pre-Commissioning Unit
(PCU)THOMAS HUDNER to being USS THOMAS HUDNER.
I am so thankful that he had this opportunity and that he is a part of such a tremendous organization.
The video below shows the entire commissioning ceremony and you can read more about Medal of Honor Recipient CAPT Thomas J. Hudner, Jr., USN HERE
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Lane’s Cove Landing
We visited Lane’s Cove during the recent astronomical high tide. We had not been there in a while and it was nice to see it again, even if covered in sea water. I did not realize it was a public landing. Here’s a look around in case you haven’t been over there lately.
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Community Friendship Tree Lighting Last Night Photos From Alice Gardner
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There is still some time to make your Gingerbread House entry!!!!
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GloucesterCast 309B With Jim and Pat Dalpiaz, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 12/2/18
GloucesterCast 309B With Jim and Pat Dalpiaz, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 12/2/18
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Homiecast Roast Beef Taste Off
Dogtown Books reopening and welcomed the new owners. We brought home 3 new treasures!!!
Jimmy brought home something interesting from one of the local church holiday fairs.
Sip and Shop event Riversbend Tues Dec 4 5-8 PM. Nice to have one on a weeknight! https://www.facebook.com/events/1745275302173999/
Pat finds interesting documents from 1953 regarding the sale of the dock here at Captain Joe and Sons
Lobster Trap tree Lighting
Request for lobster trap tree family photos Kim will post them submit them to kimsmithdesigns@hotmail.com
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GloucesterCast 309A With Chris McCarthy, Aurelia Nelson, Senator Bruce Tarr, Megan Merlin, Pat and Jim Dalpiaz, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 12/2/18
GLOUCESTERCAST 309A WITH CHRIS MCCARTHY, AURELIA NELSON, SENATOR BRUCE TARR, MEGAN MERLIN, PAT AND JIM DALPIAZ, KIM SMITH AND JOEY CIARAMITARO TAPED 12/2/18
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North Shore 104.9 Senator Tarr Toy Drive- 9 stops planned on Thursday, December 13th For more info click- https://www.northshore1049.com/sen-bruce-tarr-holiday-toy-drive/
Check out www.tarrtalk.com for info from Senator Bruce Tarr
15 year anniversary of Sugar Mags, Ladies night celebration!
STEPHANIE TASHJY AND GEORGIA HART TALK SUGAR MAG’S 15 ANNIVERSARY & DRIFTWOOD CARCUTERIE
Homiecast Roast Beef Taste Off
Dogtown Books reopening and welcomed the new owners. We brought home 3 new treasures!!!
Jimmy brought home something interesting from one of the local church holiday fairs.
Sip and Shop event Riversbend Tues Dec 4 5-8 PM. Nice to have one on a weeknight! https://www.facebook.com/events/1745275302173999/
Pat finds interesting documents from 1953 regarding the sale of the dock here at Captain Joe and Sons
Lobster Trap tree Lighting
Request for lobster trap tree family photos Kim will post them submit them to kimsmithdesigns@hotmail.com
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Stephanie Tashjy and Georgia Hart Talk Sugar Mag’s 15 Anniversary & Driftwood charcuterie
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What the World’s First Marine Genomics Institute Aims to Do
By Priya Shukla
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GLOUCESTER’S CHRISTMAS ON MAIN STREET
Hats off to Gloucester’s Main Street merchants for their splendid holiday window decor!
To vote for your favorite window display go to the Chamber’s “Downtown Gloucester Holiday Window Contest ” Facebook page.
Whimsy and wonderment on Main Street -the most magical time of the year!
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Christmas in Rockport
On Saturday, Santa came to Rockport by boat. Love the little kids on the second floor of the Motif waiting patiently.
When i was there visited FOB Deb Schradieck at her gallery on Bearskin Neck.
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Deck the Docks
Don’t be a Scrooge…come on down to Maritime Gloucester for our first annual Deck the Docks: A Holiday Open House!
Opening night is Thursday December 6, from 5 to 9 pm. We are previewing a fantastic Deck Your Halls Art Show featuring local Cape Ann artists. seArts is partnering with us and we will have over 90 works of art for sale in our Gorton’s Schooner Gallery. Christmas Trees and Wreaths will be sold on The Dory Shop Deck. Come early, they will not last. There will be food and beverages as well as 20%* off most of our items.
Take some time to get caught up with old friends and learn what is going on at Maritime Gloucester.
*For one day only! 20% discount for MG members (and for teachers); 10% off for non-members (and non-teachers).
Deck the Docks day 2!
Our Deck Your Halls Art Show is holding its artist reception. Over 90 works from local artists will be on sale during the show. Get that fantastic gift for that special someone in our Maritime Museum Shop. Fill your night with holiday cheer while buying your Christmas Tree or Holiday wreath at our Dory Shop Deck. Grab a cup of hot cider or cocoa while we help you choose and load your tree!
A little of everything to brighten the days and lighten the holiday stress!
Day 3
Deck the Docks – A Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 8, 2018, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Deck the Docks! A full day of Holiday cheer and surprises awaits.
DIY Pop-Up Crafts Shop: the Icehouse becomes a gift-making workshop as we rollout so many fun DIY gift ideas. Bring your creative hat as we offer up paint your own buoy ornament keepsake, fish printing a signature MG bag, bead earings, paper sailor hats, decorate your purchased wreath and more! This is a fun way to make your own special gifts and have some hot cider or cocoa while you work.
Cape-Ann Crafts Pop-Shop: Local Cape Ann vendors are bringing their wares so that you can select that perfect little gift. Our small pop-up shop is chock full of great goodies for stockings and under the tree.
Santa In A Dory Picture Stop: That’s right! Santa is rowing his dory to the pier and setting up so that you can get that perfect christmas card moment!
Christmas Trees and Wreaths Sale: The Dory Shop opens its doors for Christmas Tree and wreaths. Come get your hands on a hot cider or cocoa while our staff helps you pick out your tree and load it on your car.
The Maritime Museum Shop: Still not finding enough for your gift-giving needs? Well look no further than our fantastic Museum Gift Shop, loaded with so many good toys, books, gifts and treasures. Your hardest decision will be which to buy first!
Deck your Walls Art Show: The final day of the art show in the Gorton’s Schooner Gallery. Our partner, seARTs, is having over 90 works installed and for sale. Come gift the gift of art!
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Jan Bell and Gloria Parsons Talk About The Middle Street Walk Coming This Saturday December 8th!
Check out the schedule of events-
2018 Middle Street Walk Program
9 -2 PM …… UU Church Hall ….. Breakfast Snack Bar [muffins, coffee, tea]
9 -2 PM …… UU Church Hall ….. Annual Church Fair: Cookie Walk, White Elephant Boutique, and Artisan Tables Inc. knitwear, Gloucester Tease and visit with Santa.
9 -3 PM … Cape Ann Thrift Shop (next to Trinity Church) …….Sale of Seasonal Goods
10 – Noon … City Hall Steps ……. Kops n’ Kids Hayride with Gloucester Police & the Mass Mudders.
10 -11 AM. . . .. St. John’ Church …… Concert by Choristers from the First Congregational Church Choir, Rockport & Cape Ann Choir School, St. John’s Church directed by Kristina Martin & Mark Nelson
10 -5 PM … Cape Ann Museum …. Museum free to the public – Create a Victorian Christmas ornament
10 -2:30 PM … City Hall Auditorium…. Committee for the Arts, Gingerbread House Contest, Phyllis A Marine Association, Backyard Growers, GHS Drama Club and Craft vendors
10 -5 PM … Sargent House Museum… Victorian Era decorations. Scene from Little Women by Gloucester Stage Youth Acting Workshop at 10:15 & 10:45. Greenery for sale. Hot mulled cider and treats. Museum admission free all day.
10:15-10:30 AM… Sargent House Museum … Cast of “Little Women” from Gloucester Stage Company Youth Acting Workshop performs a scene from “Holiday Delights” production.
10:30 AM ….. UU Church Sanctuary … Concert by Gloucester High School Chorus, Dan Fleury Director
10:30-11:30 AM …. Cape Ann Museum …. CAM Kids: Victorian Christmas traditions with “Victoria Yule.
10:30 -2:30 PM … UU Church Hall .. Lunch Snack Bar [Clam Chowder, Veg. Chili, Hot Dogs, Soda, Water]
10:45-11 AM … Sargent House Museum… Repeat performance of scene from “Little Women” by Gloucester Stage Youth.
11-1 PM … UU Church Lawn …. Free S’mores
11-Noon … Trinity Church……. Bell Ringer Concert (outdoors weather permitting)
11-11:30 AM … City Hall Auditorium…….Concert by O’Maley Band & Chorus
11- Noon … Sawyer Free Library… Curious Creatures – Live animal presentation
11 AM ……. UU Church Sanctuary. . Behind the scenes tour of 1806 church meeting house.
11:30-12:15 PM … City Hall Auditorium……..Concert by Cape Ann Big Band
11-2 PM … City Hall Auditorium…….. Free Tours of City Hall Tower Special opportunity to ring the tower bell ($100 donation)
11-2 PM …. Sawyer Free Library… 20th anniversary of Harry Potter celebration. Activities on 3 floors with refreshments, games and crafts.
Noon …….UU Church Sanctuary … Behind the scenes tour of 1806 church meeting house.
Noon-2 PM …Temple Ahavat Achim ... Rabbi Lewis and Temple members available to talk about Chanukah, answer questions and give tours. Noon-2 PM … City Hall Steps……. Middle Street Historic Trolley Talk Rides courtesy of CATA.
Noon-4 PM … Cape Ann Museum…. 1804 Captain Elias Davis House open and decorated for the season
12:30 PM …. UU Church Hall …..Seasonal Caroling
1 PM …….. UU Church Sanctuary … Behind the scenes tour of 1806 church meeting house.
1-2 PM ……. Sawyer Free Library … Holiday Concert: Brewin Brass Band
1 PM ……… City Hall Auditorium ……. Gingerbread House Contest Winner Announced
1:30-2:30 PM …. Trinity Church ……. Peter Phillips & Jeanine Lynch, “Out of Glosta”, Christmas music and sing along.
1-2 PM …… City Hall Auditorium……. Dance Performance by students from Miss Tina’s Dance Studio
3-4 PM …… Trinity Church ……. Classical Concert by Louis Stella, piano, Jeanne Lynch, flute & violin and Mary Jane Febonio, cello.
3-4 PM …… Cape Ann Museum …. Concert by The Docksiders, Gloucester High School’s Jazz Band
3-4:30 PM …. Main & Pleasant Streets .. Gallery Walk-Visit art galleries while waiting for the Lobster Pot Tree Lighting Ceremony.
4-6 PM …… Cape Ann Art Haven … Open House with hot cocoa, sweet treats, kid’s craft activities, family photo ops, face painting and live music
4:30-6 PM …. Police Station Plaza … Lobster Pot Tree Lighting.
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Darling Virginia Lee Burton Little House DIY craft kits, puzzles, and ornaments at Cape Ann Museum shop
Don’t miss the Virginia Lee Burton retrospective currently on view at Cape Ann Museum and stop by the Cape Ann Museum store for a bonus memento or two.
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