Low tide

As the skies were clearing on Thursday, took a walk on Stacy Boulevard.  It was getting sunny and the Boulevard was inviting me for a walk.

Gloucester Stage Raises over $25k for Families of F/V Lily Jean Crew at Sold-Out Benefit Event

Gloucester, MA — Gloucester Stage Company raised more than $25,000 for the families of the F/V Lily Jean crew at a sold-out fundraising event held on April 30 at the Natti-Willsky Performance Center. The evening brought together 172 attendees in a powerful show of support, solidarity, and shared purpose.

Titled We Are at Our Best, When We Face the Worst, the event—sponsored by Applied Materials—featured New York Times bestselling author and journalist Sebastian Junger, who reflected on his own close brushes with death and the importance of community—particularly his connection to Gloucester while researching The Perfect Storm. The evening concluded with an engaging audience Q&A.

All proceeds from the event will directly support the families of the F/V Lily Jean crew.

“Sitting together with the families of the lost while hearing Sebastian speak to what it means to mourn was equally powerful and heartbreaking,” said Producing Artistic Director, Rebecca Bradshaw. “The theatre is not only a place to laugh and share joy, but it is a space to hold community and have hard conversations. This event was about more than raising money– it was about standing together. I am grateful to Gloucester for showing up time and time again for one another.”

The event marks one of Gloucester Stage’s most successful single-night fundraising efforts outside of its annual gala, underscoring the organization’s role as both a cultural anchor and a gathering place for the community.

For more information on Gloucester Stage: GloucesterStage.com 

Salty’s Bagels Happy Friday 🥯❤️❤️❤️!!!

ROCKPORT – SAT AND SUN 8 AM TO SELLOUT – 1 WHISTLESTOP MALL http://www.saltysbagels.com

BAGEL OF THE WEEK! Jalapeño Cheddar
SCHMEARs OF THE WEEK! Hot Honey Cream Cheese, Rosemary Honey

PRE-ORDERING:
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Surfside Subs TODAY’S SPECIALS ARE HERE! 🔥

We’re serving up some of your favorites today — don’t miss out! 👇

🦞 Lobster Roll – $18.99 + tax
Served with chips & pickles

🍕 Buy ANY 18” pizza → Get an 18” cheese pizza for $5
🍕 Buy ANY 16” pizza → Get a 16” cheese pizza for $5
🍕 16” pizzas HALF OFF

🦃 Turkey Sandwiches & Wraps – HALF OFF

Perfect day to treat yourself (or feed the whole crew 😎)

⚠️ Excludes gluten free
⚠️ Cannot combine pizza specials
⚠️ Not valid on online orders

📍 Stop in today or give us a call!

Go Fishing with the Yankee Fleet

The season has started and the fishing is getting great. Check out the Yankee Fleet’s fishing schedule and book your trip now. If you’re lucky you might get to spend your day with this kid too. I might be a little biased. Find them at yankeefleet.com or 978-283-0313

Tip Top Tulip Fields Now Open

We made our annual trek to Tip Top Tulips at Felix’s Family Farm on Lowes Lane in Ipswich (behind Dairy Queen) which is always a delight. Though the fields are not yet at peak, the farm staff expects them to be in time for the next 2 weekends: May 2-3 as well as Mother’s Day weekend. Tulips are really my very favorite flowers and I cannot get enough of them. Pick-Your-Own is offered as well as photo opps and various farm animal viewing opportunities. Get your tickets and more info at this link. It’s an appropriate May Day post! Happy May Day!

Limited number of Gloucester Golf Seer Sucker Bucket Hats Available. Super lightweight, perfect protection for your head with sewn in vent holes. Not on the website. Perfect for Mother’s or Father’s Day! This is an awesome hat.

Pat Dalpiaz will be at our shop at 44 Main St today and tomorrow 11-5PM available in light pink or light blue. Also available with the thirsty seagull embroidered patch.

I believe there are roughly 8 available.

Sugar Magnolias

Rick and I finally were able to get o to Sugar Magnolias for lunch on Wednesday.  Wonderful space, great service and delicious food.  So nice to have Sugar Mags back.

Rick had the Tuna Melt with pasta salad, and I had the Dion Chicken salad with fresh fruit.  Both dishes were wonderful.  Thank you Sugar Magnolia for being back on Main Street.