Cape Ann Big Band Christmas concert in the mood big time at O’Maley

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All the Cape Ann Big Band Holiday Swing concert musicians, the special guest vocalists, and the O’Maley school Band students were remarkable. And that cheery festive set was amazing– great job setting the vibe: Doreen Wonson, Kim Sayess, AnnaLee Meezes, True Sayess, and Carlos Menenzes Sr! Little sound snippet video captured below.

Cape Ann Big Band at O'Maley Gloucester MA holiday stage

Christmas Eve Sunrise, Chapins Gully, 7:10:55 AM

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About five minutes before sunrise.

How hard is it to know exactly to the second when the sunrise occurs? You would think one click on the internet would do it but a few things make it slightly harder. The calculation has to know exactly where you are on earth. It also needs to know your elevation and the elevation of the horizon. All three are pretty easy here on Cape Ann. You don’t have to be within the foot, just a decent guess.

So if I am standing about 30 feet above the water and the sunrise is on the water, boom, 2/3rds done. Then you go to Sunrise Tools at this website and do some clicking. You can have a free account so once you have your favorite locations saved it’s easy.

Today, the sunrise was at 7:10:55 AM and tomorrow it will be 22 seconds later at 07:11:17 AM. Most internet calculators will round that off so that both happen at 7:11 AM. But if you want to see the green flash in the morning you need precision to the second.

That way I could figure out that my phone died precisely eleven seconds before sunrise.

Sunrise tools

Mystic Aquarium

Posted on by Pat D

If you haven’t had a  chance to visit an aquarium, perhaps it’s worth consideration taking an opportunity to see fish and aquatic life from a different perspective than what you might get around town.  These are from Mystic Aquarium which isn’t a long drive from Gloucester.  I loved the colors and textures.  Nothing against the wonderful New England Aquarium…I just don’t have lovely pictures from there recently.  It’s on the bucket list, along with the Georgia Aquarium.

Right in the sleighbells! #Celtics #tommyheinson

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THE YOUNG SWAN LOVES HER COLLARD GREENS!

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Not only collards, but kale, spinach and, Lyn reports, she is extra bananas for romaine lettuce, even trying to take them from Lyn’s hand! Lyn has added a fantastic improvement to the swan’s winter sanctuary and will update tomorrow when not so tied up with Christmas-making 🙂

Lyn Fonzo Photo

 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and Happy Holidays

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To the GMG family, I wish to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season.

Thank you all.

 

Isabelle K Brown paintings at The Bookstore

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I marvel at how perfect that yellow gallery wall (Matisse intensity)  at The Bookstore is for each rotating exhibition. The current show is Isabelle K Brown.

Isabelle K Brown artist Second Wind featured at The Book Store December 2017

Katrina’s Goodbye Celebration Saturday December 23rd, 5pm to close….Come join us!

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Happening Tonight!!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1972237616358363/
Katrina’s
Sat. Dec. 23rd. 5pm-closing
Katrina’s would love to see all our friends for our
Last Night Goodbye Celebration ❤!
Complimentary Buffet 7:30pm
Live music – Sunset Taxicab will be performing on our stage for our final night! 9pm-midnight
come join us!

 

 

Bid farewell and thank you to Katrina’s Bar & Grille on Saturday, December 23rd with a FINAL NIGHT PARTY. Rock out to the alt-country and folk rocking sounds of Sunset Taxicab featuring Joe Wilkins, Chris Langathianos, Jack Tomaiolo, Luke Conlin and Bill Ryan from 9 to midnight.

For several years, Katrina’s has been one of Cape Ann’s musical lanterns, introducing the community to new and out-of-town artists. Come down and thank Katrina, Dennis, Louise, and the rest of the staff for their dedication to the community!

Rocky Neck New Years Day Plunge 1PM Oaks Cove Beach!

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There’s no better way to start your year, I can promise you that! The camaraderie, the exhilaration, the overcoming your fear and telling yourself “I can tackle anything in 2018!” I’ve yet to hear anyone that’s done it with us walk away saying they regretted it. It’s awesome!

Don’t forget to bring non perishable food items for Open Door as Cathy McCarthy and Co will be collecting at the entrance to Oakes Cove Beach. You can donate cold harsh cash too. I’m pretty sure that works too.

Can wait to see all the familiar faces on the beach and hopefully some new ones too!

Here’s a link to the event page for more info

Happy Holidays from GloucesterTEASE™

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Karen Pischke BSN, RN's avatarCape Ann Wellness

Thank you Gloucester for a Great Year of Love, Peace and Positivity! 

Come to Gloucester, ‘Just for the Halibut’ … and for the FUN of It! 

Willow Rest, Gino Mondello’s Dory Shop and the Gloucester Charter Connection are where you can find this whimsical t-shirt; a little cheeky, a little devilish, and a whole Lot of FUN!  … Just like Gloucester. 😉

Due to popular demand, Santa just dropped off some more of our ‘Come to Gloucester, Just for the Halibut’ shirts at the Willow Rest, 1 Holly St. While there, treat yourself to the delicious prepared foods. Or dine at the old-fashioned deli where sandwiches are named after iconic local spots –  Annisquam Delight, Route 127, Dogtown, etc. Here you can also enjoy fresh produce, a variety of wares from local artisans, lots of holiday treats, and conversation with local characters and tourists alike! Melissa and…

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