6 Days til Christmas Song ~ “All I Want for Christmas is You”

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Mariah Carey, Jimmy Fallon, and the awesome Roots

Mariah Carey’s 19-year old holiday hit “All I Want for Christmas” (released in 1994) is at the top of Billboard’s chart!

Christmas Toys at Ristorante La Trattoria and Pizzeria

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Bruce Tarr and Sefatia Romeo Theken collect Toys for needy children at Ristorante La Trattoria and Pizzeria in Gloucester. Restaurant owner and staff, and all contributors make many children smile this Christmas.

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Artist Spotlight Series – Marty Swanson

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Spotlight on Marty Swanson

Martha Swanson is an award winning artist who works in watercolor, color pencil, acrylics, oils and mixed media. Before moving to Santa Fe in the late 80’s she enjoyed working in her studio at the Fenway Studios and was Board president of the Cambridge Art Association. She has exhibited in the Boston area and Santa Fe, NM with several one person and small group shows and was chosen for a “New Mexico ‘ 93” a juried exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in Santa Fe. Her work is in many private collections nationwide.

Marty has extensive experience in non-profit management, exhibition installations and has designed many books and publications including Art New England, and the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine. Now living in Rockport and soaking up inspiration while wandering the woods and beaches of Cape Ann with her canine friend, she works out of her Rockport studio and with the folks at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck where she was recently elected Artistic Director of the Art Colony.

You can see her work at the Rocky Neck Holiday Art & Fine Crafts Festival, which we co-coordinated. I have really enjoyed working with and getting to know Marty.

Stop by this weekend for our Solstice Party and Season’s Best Cookie Competition, and check out Marty’s work.  It is exceptional, and very reasonably priced.

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Emmanuel Church Open Christmas Eve

Posted on by Lowell Peabody

The Episcopal Emmanuel Church in Manchester will be offering two services on Christmas Eve. The Family Service at 4:00PM and the Communion Service at 6:00 PM. This is a small (small!) but beautiful church usually open in summertime and sometimes for special occasions.  Services are held in the summer every Sunday from June through September at 10:00 AM. The Church is located on Masconomo Street in Manchester.

 

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Honoring Our Firefighters

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

This just in from Senator Bruce Tarr:

Today I had the honor of attending the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s 24th Annual “Firefighter of the Year” Award Ceremony.  Governor Deval Patrick, Secretary of Public Safety and Security Andrea Cabral, State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan, and I were all on hand to support and honor firefighters across the Commonwealth for their acts of heroism and bravery.

Among today’s recipients were members of the Gloucester Fire Department: Captain Joseph Aiello, and Firefighters Jonathon Sanger, Charles Scola, James Burke, Robert Rivas, Frank LeClerc, James Hannon, and Paul Hudson, who were recognized for their bravery in trying to rescue a 15-year-old girl in April during a house fire on Summer Street in Gloucester, and three other fires throughout the city earlier this year.

I am deeply appreciative of the efforts of the members of the Gloucester Fire Department and all of those in the fire service throughout our state for their personal commitment and sacrifice on behalf of our safety and well-being.

Posted below are two photos of Gloucester’s firefighters at today’s ceremony; one with Governor Deval Patrick during today’s ceremony, and one with Mayor Carolyn Kirk and myself.

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STRESSED? Here’s an antidote that will make you feel great!

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

christmas shopping 1Take a break from all this madness and enjoy great music with friends & family Saturday December 21st.  Get your tickets now so you can relax.

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If you’re not convinced this will be the concert of the season, check out Gail McCarthy’s piece in today’s Gloucester Daily Times.

You have a few options for tickets:

Reserved Pews (no hassle):  $225 Seats 12 or $195 Seats 10 (less than $20/person)
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General Admission $20 in advance $15 Child/Senior (under 12/over 65)
$25 At the Door (all ages) – Cash only, please, at the door.

Tickets are available online, at the church and liquor locker.  They will also be available on Saturday morning at Solstice Farmers Market.

Plenty of free parking available:

  • both sides of Pine Street and Proctor Street (Pine becomes Proctor after it crosses Church Street)
  • in a small parking lot on Proctor Street (free parking)
  • portions of both sides of Middle Street (and any place on Middle where there is a parking meter – no fee on Sunday)
  • one side of Church Street (please be mindful not to block the driveway of residents)

Parking also available at Trinity Congregational Church 70 Middle Street & Saint John’s Church at 48 Middle Street

The Line-Up:

  • Allen Estes with Matt Leavenworth, Wolf Ginandes & Dave Mattacks
  • Willie Loco Alexander & the Raztones
  • Fly Amero
  • Gordon Baird
  • Inge Berge & Julie Cleveland
  • Charlee Bianchini
  • Ken Bonfield
  • Lenny Campanello – Gloucester Police Chief
  • Will Hunt & Alexandra Stella D’Maris
  • Dan King
  • T Max
  • Michael O’Leary

Gordon Sax joins The Thursday night blues party tonight @ The Rhumb Line 8-11 ~ 12.19.2013

Posted on by Joanne
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 Dave says,

 Well, this is it. The high point of my year. My therapist, me, warns me not to believe everything I think. I’m going with that one. And you should too. So, come out this Thursday to witness the Star in the East who’s gonna fall out of the sky and land on his ass just for you. Not Fred, I’m talking about that formidable pied piper Mr. Gordon “Sax” Beadle. Frontman, and master of the tenor honk-a-phonium, this guy is the drill sergeant of the blues. He’ll have you quaking and reaching for the brass ring all night long. Sax Gordon is my personal favorite blasting cap. Fire in the hole!!
But wait! There’s more. Knot only is Gordie on the bill, but also my favorite drumbler and comedy partner, Mr. Edd Scheer. Known for his incredible understanding of my random mutterings, Edd’s sure to raise your blood pressure by 30 PSI. We both suffer  from riposte traumatic stress disorder, leaving our incredible Qatarist, Mr. Mike DiBari, lurching in the wake of  the verbal tsunami. It’ll be the best night of the year! You’ll quake, you’ll shake, you’ll need  some kind of crutch. Bring Diaperine®.

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http://saxgordon.com/

THE RHUMB LINE BAR & RESTAURANT
40 Railroad Ave.

Gloucester, MA 01930

phone: 978-283-9732

LIVE EATS! Mamie’s Kitchen

Posted on by Craig Kimberley

I went into Mamie’s Kitchen today hungry, and clueless. I asked Chris “What should I have?” and he said “I have some linguica my family made!” “Sold!” I said, and told him “Make how you would do it for yourself.”  And as you can see from the photos below, I made the right choice. Always trust Chris, or Alicia for that matter, too!

Linguica sub, w side of choice.

You can almost smell it through your dirty computer screen, can’t ya?!

Subway doesn’t have sandwich artists, Mamie’s does. #keepinitreal

Mary Rose Vintage Designs Event

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,Could you post this for me please. Good Morning Gloucester has been very helpful in getting the word out on my little store..Best Wishes JackieHappy Holidays, everyone! We would like to invite all of our fabulous customers- and all of your friends- to a Make Your Own Jewelry Night tonight, December 19th, from five P.M. to nine. We’re going to support our good friend, local artist Melissa Tarr, and enjoy beverages, hors d’oeuvres, and some quality crafting.We are located at 269 Main St. Gloucester.Hope to see you there!Cheers, MRVD

Inventory Updated With New Sizes On GMG Technical Jackets, Dry Fit Long and Short Sleeve Base Layer Shirts, Hoodies and Dinner Dealer Decks

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Place Your Order Here- http://gmg.storenvy.com/

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Downtown Gloucester Men’s Night Tonight!!!!

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Men – it’s YOUR Night – Dec. 19

Dear Joey,

Calling all guys!

Whether you have yet to start your holiday shopping or just have a few things to finish up, Men’s Night in Downtown Gloucester is the place to be.

This Thursday, December 19th from 5pm to 10pm, celebrate the season at Harbor Goods with specials, guy treats and great customer service.

We’ll have all hands on deck to help you find that perfect present for everyone on your list; you can get it done all in one shop and have fun doing it!

Mix, Mingle and Be Merry with the crew at Harbor Goods/Life is good®  

119 Main Street, Gloucester, MA

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Did Someone Say Keg Beer, Pulled Pork Sliders, Chair Massage and Complimentary Cigars?

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
Mens Night Promotion from Pop Gallery

Pop Gallery  will be participating in Men’s Night! Come for the keg beer, pulled pork, chair massage and complimentary cigars…. stay for the wide assortment of jewelry, apparel, stocking stuffers and more! Chair massage will be provided by Gretchen Hill from Saltwater Massage Studio.

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