Blue Skies White Sails

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Oh what a day on Sunday. Rick and I were on the Lady Jillian for the Parade of Sails. Took over 600 photos but here is one of my favorites. Thank you Manny for laughs on the Lady Jillian.

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A SALTY BUNCH ~ THE SCHOONER CAPTAINS

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Just kidding, you couldn’t meet a nicer bunch of gentlemen! Best wishes to all for a great race.

Gloucester Schooner Race Captains 2016 copyright Kim SmithThe Captain’s meeting, Sunday morning, Schooner Festival 2016

Last Night’s Fireworks were Tremendous

Posted on by Nichole S.

Last night’s fireworks went from almost nonexistent to AMAZING!  A HUGE “Thank you” to all involved!

Walk the paths of Cape Ann’s early settlers, from 1728 to 1755, as they journeyed through the woods of Dogtown to Sunday Meeting.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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  • Walk the paths of Cape Ann’s early settlers, from 1728 to 1755, as they journeyed through the woods of Dogtown to Sunday Meeting.
  • We invite people of all ages to join in any or all parts of this commemorative event.
  • Sunday, September 25th, 2016,  8:30 a.m.
  • Living History Devotional and Breakfast at the Annisquam Village Church
  • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
  • Guided hike* along historic Dogtown path from the Village Church to the Rockport Congregational Church. Refreshments, music, and dramatic surprises along the way!
  • Designated exit points and transportation will allow for an optional shorter hike.
  • *Children under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Protective clothing and insect repellent is very highly recommended. All hikers must sign a waiver of liability.
  • 12:00 noon
  • Living History Devotional and Lunch at the Rockport Congregational Church
  • For more info ~ Kathleen, 978-283-6416 or Kristina, 978-509-4995
  • avc.music.program@gmail.com

Kathleen Adams, Music Director

Annisquam Village Church

Sawyer Free Library Week of September 4, 2016

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Annual Art Auction bidding begins Tuesday September 6 in the Matz Gallery!

Bid on artwork during September – Annual Art Auction is Wednesday October 5

Here are a few pieces:

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PARTY PICS FROM THE MAYOR’S RECEPTION

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Snapshots from the Schooner Festival Mayor’s Reception held Friday night on the grounds of the Coast Guard station. After the reception guests headed over to the Maritime Gloucester gala, An Evening Under the Spars, this year held at the Beauport Hotel. The gala sold out early and was a grand success. Proceeds from this event directly support Maritime Gloucester’s Ocean Explorers program and educational marine science outreach to all Cape Ann public schools.

Schooner Festival Mayor's Reception Schooner Lannon copyright Kim Smith

UNDULATUS ASPERATUS?

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Undulatus asperatus -2 copyright Kim SmithYou couldn’t help but notice yesterday morning’s dramatic cloud formations. Facebook Friends have been posting from several different times of the day and these photos were taken around 7am. I am so curious and tried looking it up although it was all a bit confusing. Its fun to say undulatus asperatus, but that’s only a guess. Do we have any cloud experts that would like to write and let us know? Gloucester City Hall Undulatus asperatus copyright Kim SmithUndulatus asperatus copyright Kim SmithUndulatus asperatus Gloucester copyright Kim Smith

Henry Allen & The New Swingset welcomes New England Conservatory bassist James Heazlewood Dale tonight! Join us for a late supper, great drinks, and great entertainment!

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86 MAIN STREET,

GLOUCESTER, MA

(978) 283-8228

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HAPPENING NOW! MARITIME HERITAGE DAY – DON’T MISS!

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DSCF1495Phyllis Bezanson and daughter Amy at the Boston Malacological Club display

DSCF1487Michele Del Vecchio’s beautiful block prints of the Schooners Ardelle and Adventure that she made for the Maritme center

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DSCF1519Lotus Marsh making trunnels, the wooden nails used to build schooners

DSCF1539Amanda Cook’s gorgeous Salty Island Yarns, with hundreds and hundreds of handmade goods

DSCF1537Sam Cook making a schooner print

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DSCF1534Maritime Gloucester executive director Sam Balf and development director Sue Ann Pearson

 

 

 

Schooner Festival, Downtown Block Party, Gloucester Stage YAW, casual tiki at Watson & the Shark, POP Gallery, Bookstore, and dancing at Dogbar

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20160902_205850Mixin’ Matt at Watson &the Shark–Short & Main’s 2nd floor lounge  has a super cool steampunk vacation vibe that made waiting for an outside table for a group of 10 easy. Will be great in the winter months, too

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John Singleton Copley’s epic, Watson and the Shark, 1778, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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Downtown block party – fire juggling, Gloucester Stage YAW, and YMCA games were great stops

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Three Graces, the check in at Mayor’s Reception