Are you a Serenitee Rewards Card Member?

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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If so, you just got a FREE APPETIZER at Minglewood Tavern added to your card!

Perhaps you’ll want to try the Crispy Fried Pickles, Nacho Pile of Love, or the Truffle Fries  as a prelude to one of Minglewood’s nightly specials.

With Trivia on Tuesdays, live music every Friday & Saturday night and food specials five nights a week there’s always something going on. Plus, they just added a new buy two, get one free Monday night sushi special and BURGERAMA on Thursdays with six specialty burgers just $10 each.

YOUR FREE APPETIZER IS ALSO GOOD ON LATITUDE 43’S DECK

If you’re looking to take advantage of the warm September weather, the FREE appetizer can also be used at Minglewood’s sister restaurant Latitude 43. With outdoor dinning, right on the harbor, fresh seafood, and creative cocktails – it’s the perfect spot to take advantage of the last few weeks of summer.

Please note: Latitude is now open for lunch and dinner Wednesday – Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday for…

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Live blogging- passengers come ashore in Gloucester from Holland America cruise ship Zuiderdam.

Posted on by Catherine

Happy travelers are such a joy! Meet Dean and Cathy King from Adelaide. They went to Washington and New York where they caught this Holland America cruise to Canada. They said the entertainment director outlined the demographics: 110 Aussies, 700 or so Canadians, 700 or so Americans, many countries represented by 10+ passengers and 13 New Zealanders, “to be precise.” They were squaring away their plans in Cruiseport until an 11:45AM tour to Rockport, and later walking downtown Gloucester. Their friends signed up for an 8AM tour. I spent time in Adelaide and loved it. I hope they have as great a time here, and memorable trip all around.

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Before reaching Cruiseport, passengers like the Kings are shuttled ashore by tender boats.

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The tenders hold more people than you think!

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As they came ashore they were greeted with soaring vocals of Three Sheets to the Wind.

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What a reception! Many visitors stopped to take their photo.

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Passengers stream upstairs to happy greeters.

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The lines ebb and flow with every tender.

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Maps and brochures are selected as passengers head outside to enjoy a day in Gloucester and Cape Ann.

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Volunteers like Peter Webber, Kathie Gilson, Lorre Anderson,  Charlene, Linn, Jeanne, and Elizabeth helping passengers
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CATA trolley route

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HarborWalk map is popular

Happy helpful greeting at the CATA table. How could it be otherwise–Heidi Dallin!

 

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Passengers heading downtown on the CATA trolley while others stand waiting for a CATA scenic bus.

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Unidentified American artist, “It’s good to be on a well-run ship, Holland America Line,” mid 20th century, ink on paper, gift of Stephen S Lash, 2010, collection of Peabody Essex Museum. The museum is featuring the art of Ocean Liners: glamour, speed, and style on view May-October 2017

 

Brunch at the 525 is back

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

SUNDAY BRUNCH is back! You asked, we listened! EVERY SUNDAY 10am to 3pm

12 Lexington Avenue
Magnolia Gloucester, MA 01930
978-525-3230

All your favorites…..Omelets, Eggs Benedict, Pancakes, Mimosa, Parfait, Bacon Bloody Marys, Monte Cristos, Fried Dough, Burgers & more!

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Foggy bocce

Posted on by Catherine

A foggy day in Gloucester town. A lucky day all around. Had me high. Had me proud. For suddenly, I saw things there. And through foggy Gloucester town, the life was charming everywhere.

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Yesterday’s velvety vistas.

CAPE ANN VERNAL POND TEAM BENEFIT CONCERT AND AUCTION TONIGHT AT MILE MARKER w/ Update

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Rick Roth writes,

We had a great time on Saturday at Maritime Gloucester.  Our snakes were a big hit and we were pretty much mobbed all day. Thanks to our courageous volunteers:  Kate, Diane and Jon Bevins, Nick Taormina, Marisa Neves, Colleen Anderson, Marion Healey, Keith Bertone, Wendy Antrim and Abby Cook.  Snakes were relatively well-behaved except for Ludwik who pooped in Marisa’s shoe.  Snakes today.

We got Charlie Farren and Satch Kerans to play at our benefit concert.  We got sponsorships, we booked a great venue.  We got a bunch of cool raffle/auction prizes.  Colleen printed tickets.  Cheryl made the event poster and we hung them up all over the place.  We got a hold of the Gloucester Daily Times and we posted on Facebook.  We are getting some airtime on 104.9 radio. But, we still need to fill the house to have a really successful fundraiser.  Please get the word out however you can. Show up and bring your friends.  We are most of the way there, but we need to bring this home.

Friday  September 9, 2016  7-11:30pm
CAVPT Benefit Concert/Auction with Charlie Farren all acoustic show. He’s really a talented musician, fun and dynamic performer.  Local musician, Satch Kerans will open the show.  Rick Roth, from Littleton MA will be there with some of his cool critters.  He’s the guy that was at our concert last year.  And Gloucester Rick Roth (that’s me) will be there with some critters as well.  There will be some auction/raffle action.  This is going to be a great show.
Its also a benefit for CAVPT so we need all of you to come out and support us and bring your friends.  I’m going to notice if you don’t show up, and I think you all know how I can torment people half to death for non-support of the Vernal Pond Team. Go to the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team facebook page and check out the event poster.  Then share it with all your friends.  I’ll be watching.

We will also need lots of volunteers for this: ticket booth, auctio/raffle, critter management and more. Lots to do.

And… presale tickets are only $10.  So get them on line at http://www.tinyurl.com/cavpt-26 or at Toad Hall Bookstore on Main Street in Rockport or The Get Outside Center, 186 Main St., Gloucester.  $15 at the door.

In other news, speckled kingsnakes started hatching here yesterday.  Watch out… they may make their social debut at the concert.

Oh… and I still need redback salamanders.

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Challenger Hockey Takes to the Ice Again!

Posted on by Nichole S.

This is really such a fantastic program.  Please spread the word to any families who you think may benefit from it.  Challenger Hockey is a free program for children with developmental disabilities from ages 6-16.  It is a wonderful way to introduce these children to adaptive ice hockey while also having a great time.

Please find the application online at the link below.  Once there navigate down to the Challenger Program option.

http://capeannyouthhockey.com/Registration/Default.asp?n=32360&org=capeannyouthhockey.com

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FYI: Fisherman wearing Sou’wester and ready to climb in his dory

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Jeff Horne writes-

Hi,

FYI: Fisherman wearing Sou’wester and ready to climb in his dory

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My beloved wife Marilyn grew up on a prairie farm in Milo, Alberta Canada, far away from England and the ocean. Her grandmother painted this picture, which seems heavily influenced by the coastal regions of England, perhaps Cornwall. When we married I was fascinated with the eyes that seemed to follow me around the room. My wife described how her sisters used to laugh about the eyes following them and giggling, like little girls do.

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I was struck by the resemblance to the fisherman at your website. Who knew!

The picture is as precious as the Mona Lisa, to me

Jeff Horne ( Born in Burnley Circa. 1946)
mandobrit@shaw.ca
http://www.hornejs.shawwebspace.ca/

P.S. Norma. I’m going to get a high quality print made from the and frame it exactly the same, Then, when I return to your family I can still have the painting hanging on my wall. Great solution?

SPAIN AND THE COSTA DEL SOL MARCH 6-14, 2017

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SPAIN AND THE COSTA DEL SOL MARCH 6-14, 2017
FROM $2,599 AIR & LAND
9 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS INCLUDING HOTELS, MEALS,
DAY TRIPS AND AIRFARE FROM BOSTON

 

Information Session
October 5, 2017 from 5-7pm
The Gloucester House Restaurant
63 Rogers St., Gloucester, MA 01903
RSVP to: Jean Grobe
888-602-7622
Over forty-eight million vacationers visit Spain each year, making it one of the three most visited countries
in the world. To travel to Spain is to experience sun, superb food, hospitality, and “joie de vivre.” Yet, it is
also  to  discover  the  country’s  rich  heritage  of   monuments  and  sights,  the  imprint  of  the  di=erent
civilizations that once made it their home, or to journey through its singular and breathtaking countryside
and delight in the stunning, starkly contrasting scenery, study the customs of its peoples and towns, and
share in their local ?estas and traditions. To travel to Spain is to opt for diversity,
to be the central character in what is sure to be a truly unforgettable story.
This is what makes Spain such a prized destination worldwide and why the
vast   majority   of   those   who   visit   it   once   return   in   order   to   share   in  the
enjoyment  of   a   climate,   countryside   and   culture   which embody a  rather
special way of life.
For more details and reservations
contact: Jean Grobe at Connections

Patriot Rob Ninkovitch at Cape Pond Ice

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

If you’re suspended from 4 games with the Patriots, what do you do in your sudden spare time? Chill in Gloucester with Plant Manager Larry Memhard at Cape Pond Ice Company, of course! Rob Ninkovitch joins the “Coolest Guys Around” club, thanks to Jamie Marshall.

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HERMINE’S GIFTS!

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Tropical storm Hermine’s rain has breathed new life into Cape Ann’s drought depleted freshwater ponds and brackish marshes. Perhaps it was her winds that delivered a surprise visit from the Yellow-crowned Night Heron, a rarity for Massachusetts as we are at the tippy northern end of their breeding range. Towering waves accompanied by a tumbling undertow tossed from the deep sea gifts of nutrient rich seaweeds, mollusks, and tiny crustaceans, providing a feast for our feathered friends. See all that she brought!

Yellow Crowned Night Heron, juvenile

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Wind and weather worn Red Admiral Butterfly, drinking salty rain water from the sand and warming its wings in the sun.

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Schooner Festival 2016

Posted on by David B. Cox

An unbelievably beautiful event this years race out in the ocean waters off Cape Ann. It was incredible to see these wonderful vessels sailing under such conditions with the swells and wind filling their sails.

Crane on Main. Charles Fine Arts @196 Main Street now open. Downtown artist and artisan rental options.

Posted on by Catherine

Updates on Main Street:

The roof replacement is underway at the Gloucester police station. The crane is lifting supplies.

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196 Main Street went from this

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Charles Fine Arts at 196 Main Street opens with ‘The Friends and Family Show’, a group exhibit displayed until September 24th, by appointment. Artists studios are available to rent. http://www.charlesfinearts.com

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Artist and artisan studio and gallery spaces:

For over 25 years, artists have pooled together to rent gallery space at Local Colors 121 Main Street. Established in 1978, the gallery operates as a co-op, sharing resources and all operations and administrative duties. They are the staff so there is always an artist on hand! The monthly rent split among the invited artists is modest as Cape Ann Savings (109 Main Street) owns the building and is a stalwart community and arts supporter. The roster is full right now.

Gallery display of another sort is part of goodlinens plans for 130 Main Street and will be installed along the right wall as you enter (photo below was looking left). A curated small selection of artisans will be invited to rent on a monthly basis for a modest fee. Owner Jo Anne Chirico designed special matrices currently in stages of fabrication. Look for three artisans in focus by October.

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2nd Annual Gloucester Harvest Musical Festival September 17th 2016 11AM – 9PM 65 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA

Posted on by Joanne

 

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Nadia Robertson

Henry Allen & the New Swingset

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http://www.reverbnation.com/open_graph/song/15773235

Allen Estes

Back Eddy

Liz Frame and the Kickers

Zepparella

Danielia Cotton

8 shows in one day for twenty dollars! 

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Artist bio click it > http://www.gloucesterharvestmusicfestival.com/#artistbio

Tickets click it > http://gimmelive.com/?c=80

Evan Goodrow rocks the Dave Sag’s Blues Party tonight @ The Rhumb Line 8:30pm 9.8.2016

Posted on by Joanne

 

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Thursday night let’s welcome back Mr. Evan Goodrow to the Rhumb line stage.It’s been a while since Evan has been here as he has been in recovery from a horrifying hair-conking accident. But, rest assured,  he’s doing fine and just slavering to regale you with his high-energy antics. Always takes me a day or two to recover. Dave Moore provides mortar,and I play the trowel.

 

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http://www.nimbitmusic.com/evangoodrow/

rhumbline

40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732

http://www.therhumbline.com/