Tickets on sale today for Henri Smith feat. Charles Neville March 7&9 and Cape Ann Big Band May 3

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Sold out Larcom Theatre crowd cheers Henri Smith & Charles Neville April 2013 – photo Thom Falzarano

FOBs find out first!
If you haven’t been down the road to Beverly’s fully restored, historic Larcom Theatre, this would be a good time to get tickets to see two top local bands in one of the best listening venues north of Boston.

With superb acoustics, world-class stage lighting, comfortable seats, and excellent sight lines, this gorgeous theatre is a perfect place to experience the area’s best live music — and it’s only about 20 minutes away with plenty of free parking. (Here’s some info on previous shows.)

Cape Ann Big Band’s Larcom Theatre Debut is Saturday May 3, 2014.  17 top players led by Gloucester’s Carlos Menezes (one of the area’s most talented young musicians) this big band will feature guest vocalists for a special spring concert.  GET TICKETS HERE.

Back for two shows on the heels of their April 2013 sell-out, Grammy-winner Charles Neville joins Gloucester’s Henri Smith and his band New Orleans Friends and Flavours on Friday, March 7 at 8pm and again on Sunday, March 9 for a 3pm matinee.  Take advantage of this early announcement and get your tickets now:  Friday night tickets here, and Sunday Matinee tickets here.

Congratulations Marina Evans for being nominated NEMA Female Performer of the Year

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The New England Music Awards announced their nominees yesterday and Cape Ann’s own Marina Evans is among them.  Congratulations Marina.  You make us all proud!

Now it’s up to YOU to help her out.  Vote here!  You only have until Jan 31.

This year’s nominees include other excellent choices in other categories too, some of whom, like Kingsley Flood, you’ve seen right here in Gloucester.

Awesome Video Of Sailfish Chasing Bait Underwater Behind A Boat

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I guess the question I have is if the sailfish could have taken the bait at any time or was it investigating?

Thank You To The Friends Of Seacoast

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SEACOAST NEWS
January 2014

Thank you to the Friends of Seacoast

The Friends of Seacoast have provided our facility with a year worth of wonderful events in 2013 including:
The monthly dinner theater with entertainment and foods from local restaurants.
Visits by Barn Babies with Baby Farm Animals.
There have been monthly community outings thanks to the Friends of Seacoast.
Destinations included trips to the local restaurants, the Gloucester House, Cruise Port, The Azorean and Latitude 43.
The residents enjoyed a springtime afternoon tea at the Wenham Tea House.
We rented the “ The Hurricane” Whale Watch Boat for a summertime harbor cruise.
The Fall lunch and foliage trip was beautiful event at Turner Hill in Ipswich.
The residents loved their special Winter trip to see the Cape Ann Symphony Holiday Show.
We have hired exceptional entertainment with the funds provided by Friends of Seacoast including weekly concerts.
The famous Singing State Trooper Sgt. Dan Clark performed at the Veteran’s Day celebration and Dave Burns sang at the Christmas day concert.
The Friends of Seacoast provided each resident with a gift for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Christmas.
Thanks to the Friends we have a new and great sound system which has enhanced the residents ability to hear well and participate successfully in their activities.

We are looking forward to many upcoming events with the support of the Friends of Seacoast in 2014.

Thank you Friends of Seacoast for your commitment, kindness, generosity and support.

Alison Cox,
Activity Director
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Casa de Luis is officially selling tickets for January 16th tequila tasting

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Calling all friends and tequila lovers: Casa de Luis is officially selling tickets for our January 16th tequila tasting from 7pm-9pm! One $30 ticket gets you 5 samples of Don Julio tequila, one of each type, a sample of our Don Julio exclusive margarita, and a selection of tapas from the Traditional Dishes section of our menu- over a $160 value! For our out of town friends- be safe. A cab to/from Gloucester or Beverly is only $3 split 4 ways. Come into La Casa De Luis for a drink and grab a ticket- see you there!

Izzy

Calm Before the Storm, 1/1/14

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
The Cove was like a lake and the ocean very calm this evening. It was also very cold. Tonight and tomorrow will be colder and nowhere near as calm.
Pigeon Cove was like a lake and the ocean very calm this evening. It was also very cold. Tonight and tomorrow will be colder and nowhere near as calm. I’ll try to get down there.

Highlights from Inauguration Ceremony 2014

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_DSF6788Mayor Carolyn Kirk and Senator Ed Markey

The Mayor’s, School Committee’s, and City Councilor’s inauguration and oath of office ceremonies were held at Kyrouz Auditorium at City Hall on Wednesday, January 1, 2014.  A warm welcome was given by Senator Tarr, followed by the pledge of allegiance, led by Baylee Kirk, the national anthem sung by Gordon Baird, and speech given by Art Haven founder David Brooks. Mayor Kirk gave a very inspiring inaugural address, highlighting her past term’s accomplishments and goals for the coming term. The Cape Ann Symphony String Quartet provided lovely background music for the event and Allison Doody gave an outstanding performance of Katy Perry’s Roar.

Sefatia Thekan and New City Council Member Paul Lundberg

David Brooks

State Representative Ann Margaret Ferrante and Vito Calamo

Senator Bruce Tarr and Baylee Kirk

Mayor Kirk Taking the Oath of Office

School Committee Members Taking the Oath of Office

City Council Vice President Sefatia Thekan, President Paul McGeary, and Councilor Steven LeBlanc

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Melissa Cox’s special inauguration socks

Polar Plunge Rocky Neck 2014

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

It was one cold day to plunge but so worth it. The faces on everyone tells the story.  Great way to start the year.

Thanks Joe G. for taking some photos
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Rocky Neck Plunge – A Frigid New Year’s Day 2014

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No one lingered long in the water or on the beach with a stiff frigid breeze buffeting all – except one man who seemed to be enjoying his swim. Kudos to everyone who ventured into the cold water on a very cold and windy day.   There seemed to be a good turnout of donations for the Open Door Food Panty, and a good turnout of people at the Cultural Center after the plunge for hot chocolate, delicious clam chower from Sailor Stan’s, and other goodies.

E.J. Lefavour

2014 Rocky Neck Polar Plunge

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The Look Here On BJ’s Face About Sums It Up!!!

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Anyone that bailed on it this year because of the arctic temps can just erase themselves from the past few years of mild Polar Plunge’s.  This Year’s Plungers Earned It!

Huge Thanks To Coastal Dog For Sponsoring 5 of their Killer Compression?Dry Swimsuits.  No sooner was I out of the water with a little waggle and the suit was practically dry.  No sand stuck in my butt crack due to the inner compression short lining and I’ve never ever ever worn such comfortable swim trunks.  I won’t ever wear anything else but Coastal Dog Apparel Swim trunks.  Check them out here- www.coastaldogapparel.com

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Morrison and Rubber Duck Went with The Red Trunks

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ALERT: EXTREMELY HUNGRY AND DANGEROUS COYOTE AT NILES POND AND BRACE COVE

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While filming along the berm between Niles Pond and Brace Cove at 11:30 today, my dog Rosie had a near death experience. I was crouched down on a lower rock and Rosie was sitting on the rock above me waiting while I was photographing. Suddenly all the birds took flight. I didn’t think too much of it because that happens seemingly at random sometimes. Rosie was engrossed in watching the birds, too. I stood up and charging toward her, not ten feet away, was a coyote. Upon seeing me as I stood up, the coyote hightailed it down the path towards the scrubby, wooded area between the pond and the sand.