Hi Ho Hi Ho , Its Off To Work We Go!!
Sort of Fiesta Related.
Looks like a great place to sit and read
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BREAKING NEWS: Henri Smith @ The Studio on Saturday featuring Grammy-Winner Amadee Castenell
This is a big coup for the new Studio — and it’ll be your last chance to see Henri Smith anywhere around here without buying a ticket for quite some time.
Joining Henri will be many of the guys who were on stage with him at The Larcom Theatre in March, including Grammy-Award winning Amadee Castenell on sax and a big surprise!
Don’t expect there to be any tables left on Saturday, so you’d better call (978) 879-4896 to make a reservation. Do it now!
Henri will be back at the Larcom Theatre in December for a very special Christmas show. If you’ve signed up for our free Concert Club, you’ll be able to get tickets before they go on sale to the public (click here if you haven’t signed up). More details on this concert coming in a few days . . .
Here’s a taste of what you can expect this Saturday — check out Amadee’s sax and flute solos!
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Fiesta Weekend Music Lineup
Music for everyone
TONIGHT, Thursday, June 26, 2014
 6:00 pm DAN KING with Renee Dupuis
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 7:00 pm  SOUL REBEL PROJECT
Bridge Deck – Reggae
FREE SHOW
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 8:00 pm DJ SCOTTIE MAC
Black Light Graffiti Party
18 Roger Street, Gloucester, MA
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 8:00 pm GROOVE THERAPY
FREE SHOW
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8:00 pm CLAREMONT TRIO
Lauded as “one of America’s finest young chamber groups,” (Strad Magazine).
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
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 8:00 pm THE RUNAROUND SOUND St. Peter Park, Gloucester, MA 01930
FREE SHOW
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 8:30 pm DAVE SAG’S BLUES PARTY with Mari Martin, Jim Gambino, Steve Chaggaris, Bob Enik
FREE SHOW
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9:00 pm HIGH HOPES Reggae FREE SHOW
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TOMORROW, Friday, June 27, 2014
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3:00 pm OPEN REHEARSAL: BOSTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
Observe the award-winning ensemble’s collaborative process preparing for a concert.
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
Phone: 978-546-7391 FREE SHOW
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7:00 pm INGE BERGE electronic acoustic indie
FREE SHOW
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8:00 pm GENERATION GAP
Bridge Deck – Alternative Rock
FREE SHOW
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8:00 pm BOSTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
The Grammy-nominated Boston Early Music Festival orchestra
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
Phone: 978-546-7391 |
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8:30 pm SEABREEZE
St. Peter Park, Gloucester, MA 01930
FREE SHOW
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9:00 pm THE RUNAROUND SOUND
FREE SHOW
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9:00 pm FRONT RUNNER
FREE SHOW
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9:00 pm JOHN JEROME
Band
FREE SHOW
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9:00 pm SPOTTED TIGER
FREE SHOW
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9:00 pm SOUL REBEL PROJECT
roots rock reggae
FREE SHOW
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9:30 pm NED AND THE BIG BABIES rock pop rock indie
FREE SHOW
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Saturday, June 28, 2014
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2:00 pm NEXT GENERATION RECITAL
This years Next Generation concert features three young musicians from Bard College.
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
Phone: 978-546-7391 FREE SHOW
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5:00 pm DAN KING
Bridge Deck – Early Show
FREE SHOW
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7:30 pm HENRI SMITH
Till 10:30
FREE SHOW
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8:00 pm AFTERFAB
AFTERFAB – The Beatles Solo Years – in concert
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8:00 pm LIVE DEAD – A TRIBUTE TO THE GRATEFUL DEAD
Grateful Fiesta Celebration with Live Dead, The North Shore’s Premier Grateful Dead Experience!
FREE SHOW
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8:00 pm BOSTON SYMPHONY CHAMBER PLAYERS
BSO’s principal players and one of the world’s most distinguished chamber ensembles
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
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8:00 pm FRANCO CORSO
with Lisa Della Rosa
St. Peter Park, Gloucester, MA 01930
FREE SHOW
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8:30 pm CHRIS PHILLIPS
FREE SHOW
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9:00 pm BOOTY VORTEX
FREE SHOW
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9:00 pm ALLEN ESTES
with Dave Brown & Dave Mattacks
FREE SHOW
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9:00 pm TERRAFUNK
funky dance party!
FREE SHOW
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9:30 pm MEGAN MCKENZIE BAND
FREE SHOW
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Sunday, June 29, 2014
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10:00 am MARI MARTIN
Bridge Deck – Breakfast Blues Buffet ~ noon
FREE SHOW
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1:00 pm STEEL DRUM BAND
FREE SHOW
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1:00 pm RHYTHM & GROOVES ~ CARLOS MENEZES JR
Bridge Deck ~ Till 4pm
FREE SHOW
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5:00 pm SPIRITHOUSE DUO
Bridge Deck – Classic Rock
FREE SHOW
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5:00 pm JEREMY DENK, PIANO
One of America’s most thought-provoking, multi-faceted and compelling artists
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
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6:00 pm MICHAEL O’LEARY
Celtic Music Session, 6-9pm. Trad songs ‘n tunes with string players Bob & Jennifer Strom.
FREE SHOW
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6:00 pm ST. ALFIO’S BAND
Till 7pm
St. Peter Park, Gloucester, MA 01930
FREE SHOW
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8:00 pm DAN KING
Open Mic Hosted by Dan King and AnnMarie
FREE SHOW
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8:30 pm PANORAMA
Featuring vocalist Natalie Pinto
St. Peter Park, Gloucester, MA 01930
FREE SHOW
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9:00 pm MIKE FORGETTE
FREE SHOW
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August 9th will be here soon! Have you gotten your tickets yet? The Gloucester Blues Festival 2014
http://gloucesterbluesfestival.com/
Get tickets:
Local contact:Promoter Gary Gorczyca.
505-681-1079
garygor1960@comcast.net
https://www.facebook.com/gary.gorczyca
or http://www.eventbrite.com/e/gloucester-blues-festival-2014-tickets-9729460077
Time is flying by and August 9th will be here before you know it. I’ve been to the first two Gloucester Blues Festivals and look forward to the next one. Located right by the water with and excellent view of the ocean. It is a guaranteed good time by all. What an excellent line up it is! Hope to see you there!
Here are some photos from last years show on August 10th 2013
Gracie Curran and The High Falutin Band
Mr. Nick and The Dirty Tricks
The Lydia Warren Band
Gary Gorczyca/Promoter
Johnny Rawls
Anthony Gomes
ANA Popovic
Tommy Castro
All photos by jisilva photo
Full albums can be viewed at flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_grl/sets/
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Buono Fiesta From Gloucester Chief of Police Len Campanello
Hello Joey,
Just wanted to take a minute and wish all your readers Buona Fiesta!! We are looking forward to a safe and enjoyable Fiesta for all. Gloucester PD will be here everyday to assist with any public safety related needs and we are looking forward to the cooperation of all who attend to make this beautiful celebration what it is meant to be…a family and community tradition of spirit and togetherness.
Thank you, Joey, and your readers, for your anticipated support and cooperation. See you at Fiesta!!
Respectfully,
Leonard Campanello
Chief of Police
City of Gloucester, MA
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Lost Stand Up Paddle Board Paddle
If you lost one, Pete Mondwllo found o e float g in the harbor. Describe it and you can come pick it up here at the dock
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TBT St. Peter’s Fiesta 2012
TBT St. Peter’s Fiesta 2012
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Get Your Italian Traditional Fiesta Simenzi & Ceci Snacks at Virgilio’s Italian Bakery
Joe Virgilio and daughter Marissa
Years ago, there was an even balance of traditional “American Carnival foods” and “Italian Specialty Foods” sold during Fiesta in and directly abutting St. Peter’s Square. Growing up the entrance to Commercial Street was lined with vendors peddling their Italian delights of Pizza, Spinguini, and cannoli, to people as they passed by. I often dream of those days and can still smell the aromas of Italian food and I can hear the voice of the “Nut Vendor” repeating “Simenzi! Ceci! Roasted Nuts! Here!” like it were yesterday. Each Fiesta my cousins and I were sent over to the nut man to purchase Simenzi and Ceci for family member sitting in front of the bandstand/altar countless times throughout Fiesta weekend. Snacking on “Simenzi and Ceci” during Fiesta has been tradition for Sicilian Gloucester Families who gather together to listen to the Italian music during Fiesta weekend for generations! Simenzi and Ceci may no longer be sold at the Fiesta, but the tradition of eating them in front of the bandstand/altar still remains. Yesterday I stopped by Virgilio’s Bakery to stock up with enough Simenzi and Ceci to get my family through Fiesta weekend. Stop by before supplies run out and get yours!
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Rockport Stuff: FREE Ice Cream & Awesome Pesto (Not Together)
This Week Downtown: Free Ice Cream AND the Rockport Farmers Market.
TODAY: Thursday, June 26th at the Ice Cream Store on Bearskin Neck: Enjoy ice cream provided by the Ice Cream Store with all donations to benefit Rockport Fireworks! For more info go to the Rockport Fireworks Facebook page. Don’t miss the chance to eat some very tasty ice cream for a fun cause.
SATURDAY, June 28th: Pesto is back at the Rockport Farmers Market! We’re thrilled that Paolo Laboa’s award-winning pesto will be featured this week, along with scones and tea from Heath’s Tea Room, produce from Vintage Greens, First Light Farm and Grant Family Farm. Baked goods, from whoopie pies to anadama bread to focaccia bread will be at the market, along with fudge sauce, fresh salsa, maple syrup, tomato plants, amazing Trupiano’s Sausage, hot coffee and much more! The Farmers Market is located in Harvey Park, downtown Rockport and runs from 9am to 1pm. Did you see this post on the value of Farmers Markets? It really captures what makes the Rockport Farmers Market so special. (Plus it offers a really awesome Trupiano’s sausage recipe.)
Upcoming Events:
Lobster Day at the Rockport Farmers Market: July 19th
Ice Cream Social at the Rockport Farmers Market: August 9th
Interested in volunteering at the Farmers Market? Click HERE (and thank you!)
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Video- Fiesta Traditions: Lia Militello, Kathy and Marissa Numerosi-Generations Build Fiesta Floats Part I&2
Sista Felicia recognizing another beautiful family today, Lia Militello and her daughter and granddaughter Kathy and Marissa Numerosi for their dedication to the Saint Peter’s Fiesta and building floats for The Sunday Parade.
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Community Photos 6/26/14
Leif Bakland, the greatest dentist in the history of dentists submits-
Hi Joey, I found this hand carved seagull at my parents house in Walla Walla, Washington today and was struck by the resemblance of what we see every day on Cape Ann and GMG! Leif
Bridgette Matthews- St Peter
Happy Fiesta from Sticky Fingers! (at least they didn’t write Buana Fiesta)
Happy Fiesta from Sticky Fingers! Don’t forget your treats !
Hi Joey:
You think driving in Gloucester is confusing??? See the corner of Jerdens Lane & Summer St. in Rockport. 🙂
Thirsty Turkey from Charles Erbafina
Hey Joey,
What a spectacular time a group of us Gloucester chicks – and a few select men – had last Saturday celebrating the birthday of our dear friend and GHS alum, Christine Buckley. It was one of those “significant” birthdays that deserves more than just a dinner get together.
Why not celebrate on the ocean, we thought? How many of us grew up here and proclaim our love of the ocean, yet never actually get out on the water? Too many, certainly.
For the mere sum of $10 per person for the Best Party idea ever ( it was my idea so I could be a tad prejudice), we made arrangements to meet friends on the M/V Lady Jillian aka the Gloucester Harbor Water Shuttle.
Our illusory plan was that Chris would be meeting Diana Davis and myself at the Studio Restaurant for lunch. When the two of them arrived, I was stationed at the top of the shuttle ramp, dressed as a Mermaid with a sign proclaiming Ocean Wisdom. We told Chris that she was going for an ocean ride – and what a ride it turned out to be!
Besides the Studio, the shuttle stops at Harbor Loop. GHS Cheerleaders, Kathy (Johnson) Keefe and Holly Davis, in original outfits from many moons ago, greeted us at the dock with a lively cheer.
The third stop is St. Peter’s Landing and a smiling couple adorned in Sou’-wester fishing hats met us there – they were Chris’ daughter and son-in-law, Lars and Heather Muelle.
Now – Chris assumed this was it since we opened some bubbly (only paper cups – no glass onboard) and dove in to delicious snacks.
Chris had no idea we had ONE more Special Guest back at the Studio. It was Whoopi! The place was hysterically laughing, from the restaurant patrons to the surprised tourists sharing this wonderful day with us. Whoopi turned out to be a friend that Chris had not seen for far too long – our own beloved recently retired Director of the Sawyer Free Library – none other than Carol Gray!
I think that Captain Peter Favazza as well as the other guests had as much fun as we did! Stevie Douglas even came on board and recited from Longfellow’s “The Wreck of the Hesperus”; a nice touch from a star GHS hockey player from yonder years.
The Party Train kept moving and ended up at Mile Marker One. The surprises were not over. Who else but Cape Ann’s finest singer-songwriter, Chelsea Berry, would ride her bike over just to sing “Happy Birthday” to our Special friend? Chelsea also presented a gift to Chris from us; VIP tickets to her summer concert at Mile Marker One on July 25th.
The motley crew moved from here to a Buckley family party before we called it a day.
Perfect venue. Great Friends. Great Day for a Wonderful Gloucester Gal,
Christine Buckley.
Cindy Hendrickson
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6/26/14 Seine Boat Practice In The Pouring Rain
Bailing Out The Seine Boats and Practice In The Pouring Rain
Sista Felicia covers this morning down at Saint Peter’s Park-
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Thursday June 26th , 2014 Cape Ann Weather..
Marine Forecast …
Thu S winds 5 to 10 kt…becoming NW with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Patchy fog. Showers with tstms likely. Some tstms may produce heavy rainfall. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Thu Night N winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Weather Podcast…
http://www.spreaker.com:80/episode/4659889
Hourly Forecast..
Fiesta Weekend Forecast . VIVA!!!
Practice Run Thursday Night 6pm-6:30pm … Call me will talk Weather …. My Producer Tammy Rosenfeld will put you through to me ..
See ya then !
July 5th ! Capt. Dave Marciano
See ya There !
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Parade Float Building for St Peter’s Fiesta
Roseanne Cody and friends building and decorating a St Peter’s Fiesta Float. (Woman Power at Work)
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Lunch Break at Virgilio’s Bakery & Deli
2014 Friday, Saturday and Sunday Greasy Pole Walker Lists
John McElhenny (the tall handsome intellectual from outta town) Gets Into The Saint Peter’s Fiesta Game for GMG Submitting All Three Greasy Pole Walker Lists-
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Community Stuff 6/26/14
Burnham’s Field Update From John McElhenny
Joey,
Thought we’d share this week’s Burnham’s Field renovation VIDEO update for those following along at home, here.
We’re loving Sista Felicia’s live blogging and all of GMG’s Fiesta coverage.
Thanks for all you do,
John McElhenny
Bill O’Connor submits Fiesta Ride Coupon-
Save $3/Unlimited Rides $22. Sourced from the production company: http://www.fiestashows.com/discounts/files/stpeter14.png
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Ten Months of Planning, Rockport Town Reunion is Nearly Here
Dream that began with a Facebook page, now a major town event
A plan that sprang last summer from a collection of friends and acquaintances who met up on a Facebook is about to become a groundbreaking Rockport town event.
The first-ever all-town Rockport Reunion is Saturday, July 5 at the town’s Evans Field baseball park. Hundreds of Rockporters from all generations are expected for a day of food, games, live music and camaraderie.
Planning for the first-of-its-kind event began in September of 2013 when native Jon Cavanaugh launched a Facebook group page called “You Know You Grew Up In Rockport When …” The group now has some 1,500 members sharing stories about old times, reconnecting with classmates and teachers, rekindling friendships and remembering those who have passed on.
“We had no idea it would grow so fast or so big,” says Cavanaugh, one of 13 serving on a steering committee. “This was something that members created themselves. They were the ones who wanted to get together. We never thought it would lead to this.”
Group members raised more than $4,000 by online crowd funding, with hundreds more raised through ticket and T-shirt sales. The project is entirely non-for-profit with all funds earmarked for scholarships, town needs and a return event next year.
There will be live music from area bands from noon-9 p.m., a memorial wall and video, games, lobster rolls, beer and wine, and of course, Rockport’s own Twin Lights tonic. Attendees will wear wristbands of different colors to signify the year of their high school class.
Local merchants and individuals have supported the event with generous sponsorships, and the Town of Rockport allowed the use of Evans Field.
“This is about a town celebrating connections,” Cavanaugh says. “Some of us never left, some of us found our future in cities and towns far away. But we’re all, always, Rockporters.”
News reporters are welcome. Please RSVP Chase Squires at 303.596.4746 or the Rockport Reunion phone line at 978.491.1248. Information is available online atwww.RockportReunion.com .
“Cruise for Schools” to support the Gloucester Education Foundation
The Gloucester Education Foundation’s (GEF) 2014 summer fundraiser, “Cruise for Schools” is coming Sunday, July 27, 2014 from 5-8pm. The event will be a three-hour sunset cruise aboard Cruiseport’s Beauport Princess to support GEF and its innovative programs in the Gloucester Public Schools.
Highlighting the event will be a special appearance by Gloucester musician Steve Caraway, who is donating his talents to support the schools. The evening will also feature the world debut of the Gloucester District Staff All-Star Band, a musical group of teachers and administrators from the Gloucester Public Schools. Raffles, passed-h’ors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will complete the evening.
We have several generous sponsors for this event so far, including our Admiral Sponsor, Rockport Mortgage Corporation; Captain Sponsors John and Mollie Byrnes and Joe and Maggie Rosa; Commander Sponsors Applied Materials, Beauport Financial Services, Kevin and Kathy Clancy and Douglass Design & Construction; and our Lieutenant Sponsors Cape Ann Insurance Agency, Carroll Steele Insurance Agency, Jerry Enos Painting and Philpott Doyle & Do., P.C.
Tickets are $75 and can be purchased by contacting GEF at 978.282.5550 or by visiting http://www.ThinktheBest.org.
Event details:
Sunday, July 27, 2014
5-8pm
Beauport Princess at Cruiseport Gloucester
Link for more information on The Gloucester Education Foundation:
www.thinkthebest.org
We are celebrating our first year of contra dances on Saturday, June 28 with a special dance at the American Legion Hall at 7:30! We are so grateful for the ongoing support and generosity from the individuals and organizations that have maintained this series and made it possible for us to start year two of contra dances on Cape Ann. These family-friendly dances are always open to the public. We hope to welcome newcomers to this anniversary celebration, so please stop in and see what contra dancing is all about!
CB Fisk from Kenny MacCarthy
Thought you might post this.
CB Fisk, Inc. designs and builds mechanical pipe organs right here in Gloucester. The process is fascinating and the results world class. This Saturday they’re inviting us all to stop by for a tour of the facilities from 2-6 at 21 Kondelin Rd. Gloucester (Magnolia).
A couple of years ago, Jason Fouser, a friend and craftsman, gave me a personal tour. Here’s the video.
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Arts and Crafts For Little Ones With Coleen Apostolos-Marsh
Good Morning Gloucester 
