This event is always a wonderful time.
Get ready for a night of hilarity, creativity, and pure entertainment as The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck proudly presents The Gong Show! On Culture Splash Thursday, August 22, at 5:30 PM participants from all walks of life will take to the stage to wow a friendly and appreciative crowd with their talents.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first timer with a flair for the dramatic, everyone is invited to join in the fun. Participants will have three minutes to entertain, amuse, or otherwise dazzle the judges. When your time is up, you’ll be “gonged”! From telling jokes and dancing jigs to singing songs and performing unique acts, the stage is open for all types of performances.
But that’s not all! Fabulous cash prizes await the top performers, with an esteemed panel of “funny bone” judges. $100.00 prizes will be awarded to the funniest, most creative and most outrageous! . Feeling spontaneous? Bold and brazen members of the audience are welcome to grab the mic and join the fun as time permits. It’s an evening designed to celebrate spontaneity and creativity in all its forms. To ensure your spot on stage, register online here.
And what’s a fun night without some delightful treats?Guests can indulge in delicious ice cream sandwiches, refreshing Hawaiian Punch, and a selection of beer and wine to keep the energy high and the laughs rolling.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of entertainment! Whether you’re performing or just enjoying the show, The Gong Show at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck promises a whimsical and wonderful experience for all ages.
Sushi Sang Lee 8 course Hand roll Omakase dinner available Every Thursday & Special Hand roll weekend August 23rd, 24th, 25th!

You can make a reservation at Tock or visit our website www.sushisanglee.com
Everyday in August $10 Volans Tequila at Machaca!

We have a collection of 30+ premium tequila brands. This month we would like everyone to try Volans Tequila.
Served neat only, no ice, for $10 a glass!
Blanco, Reposado, Extra Anejo & Still Strength.
Try all four in a flight for $20!
Experience the aroma and flavor profile of this premium tequila. Introducing first is Blanco.Volans Blanco tequila unaged and made from fully mature Blue Weber Agave & a mix of three sources of water – Rain, +450ft deep well, and spring water. It has been oxygenated or aerated. It is a truly enjoyable Blanco tequila to sip slowly.
AROMAS: Sweet Cooked Agave, minerals, floral notes, citrus, black pepper, apple, and pear.
FLAVORS: Cooked agave, black pepper, citrus, smokiness, and floral notes. The aeration helps create a very lovely rounded mouthfeel.
Volans is made at El Pandillo Distillery. One of the most sustainable, iconic, and innovative distilleries in Mexico.
El Pandillo is run by Felipe Camarena, whose great-great grandfather was among the first to start farming blue agave in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico in the 1800s. He is the third generation and his sons are the fourth generation of distilling some of the best and authentic craft tequila in Mexico.
Felipe is on a quest to protect the traditional process of making tequila that he has practiced and studied his entire life. He has also built upon these traditional practices by adding his own unique twists – such as specially modified copper stills, stone ovens, “Frankenstein” the tahona, “igor” the agave shredder, and he uses harvested rainwater. – VOLANS TEQUILA
Machaca
Tacos & Tequila
14 Rogers St
Gloucester, MA
Three Sweet Peas Bakery Cafe Has Moved and Expanded
We took a ride up to Rowley to visit our favorite bakery up that way, Three Sweet Peas Bakery Cafe and discovered it has expanded and moved across Main St. We are VERY happy to see extra space and seating! It hasn’t lost the cozy atmosphere and the staff remains helpful and friendly. Previously located on Main St next to the Post Office, it is now directly across the street. You will see cheerful yellow outdoor umbrellas on the patio as you approach.
Once inside, you’ll see menus for sandwiches, salads and more. There are display cases with freshly baked cookies, cakes, scones etc. Several freezers contain take-home meals, soups, ice cream along with all kinds of other temptations. We brought home eggplant parm, chicken soup, pasta sauce, garlic bread, chicken parm and baked goods. If you’re going through Rowley you definitely should stop. Maybe you even want to make a special trip up there. It was pouring rain or we would have enjoyed some patio time. Next visit we shall!






Amazeballs!!! $1 Oysters At The Cut 4-6PM Every night!

Gloucester Firefighters respond to a fire that may have been started by welding this morning on Marina Drive.
Gloucester Firefighters respond to a fire that may have been started by welding this morning on Marina Drive. (Courtesy Gloucester Fire Department)

GLOUCESTER — Fire Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department extinguished a structure fire that injured a resident on Wednesday morning.
On Wednesday, July 31, at approximately 10:39 a.m., the Gloucester Fire Department was called to 20 Marina Drive for a report of a structure fire.
Companies arrived to find a two-story, single-family home with an attached garage fully involved with fire, and a resident who evacuated the home on his own suffering from injuries. That resident was taken to Beverly Hospital for treatment.
Firefighters used two, 2 1/2 inch hose lines to quickly knock down the main body of the fire before entering the garage to contain the flames to the attached garage. Several flammable containers and an oxygen tank burned inside the garage, causing what appeared to be small explosions as the gases in the containers vented and fueled the fire.
The main body of the fire was knocked down by 11:09 a.m., and the fire was fully under control by about 11:20 a.m.
The home’s attached garage is likely a total loss, but fire damage was contained to the attached garage. The rest of the home suffered smoke damage.
The family that lives in the home will be displaced, but reported having family to stay with in the area.
Rockport firefighters covered Gloucester stations while companies battled the blaze, and eventually responded to the scene to provide additional manpower.
“Crews did an outstanding job attending to the victim and knocking the fire down quickly,” said Chief Smith. “We’re hoping his injuries are minor and that he is released soon.”
The cause remains under investigation by the Gloucester Fire Department, but it appears welding may have been involved.
Kate made this amazing zuccini lasagna With Produce From Our Marshview farm CSA Share

It was really delicious!
Wing on wing x 3 Photos From Diane Britton


Foggy Shore Road
Moments
Born to be Wild…

GHS and St. Ann HS 60thclass reuinon will be held on Sept. 19th at the Elks
Could you please call out “GHS and St. Ann HS 60thclass reuinon will be held on Sept. 19th at the Elks from 4-8 pm. Please contact Mike DiLiberti at cabc20@comcast.net for further info.
Thanks,
Mike DiLiberti
A child at the beach is a beautiful thing

51 Rocky Neck Smash Burger

Wicked Wednesday 7/31 Surfside Subs 🍕🍕🍕Buy any 18” Pizza and get an 18” $5 Cheese Pizza🍕Half Price Cheese & 1 Topping 16” Pizzas**excludes gluten free crusts **

Join us this Sunday evening as we host the premier of Cedric & Alysia!

Don’t miss this exclusive chance to watch “Cedric and Alysia” just days before it streams nationally on Amazon Prime and Apple TV! And that’s not all—Director Michael Rooney will be joining us and will share some behind-the-scenes stories about the making of this incredible film!
In the midst of a homeland ravaged by war, Sir Cedric Vale returns to his home castle, only to find his world turned upside down. Loyal to the Baron of Pres, Cedric is devastated to learn that the Baron has married the woman he loves, Lady Alysia. As political strife and threats from the treacherous Ring of Shadowed Blades loom, Cedric and Alysia must keep their forbidden love a secret while navigating the perilous waters of loyalty and honor.
The premiere will be held on the picturesque seaside lawn, offering a perfect blend of cinematic magic and natural beauty. Witness the saga of Cedric and Alysia under the stars, where the sound of the waves will accompany this epic story of love, loyalty, and honor. This event is kid-friendly as there is no foul language or nudity, and very limited violence, so bring the whole family!
Cedric & Alysia will be released on AppleTV and Amazon on August 6th, 2024. Be among the first to see it before its official release and watch it on location!
- Directed by: Michael Rooney
- Starring: Nexus Lyons, Caroline Codd, Justin C. Schilling, Nowa Clark, Craig Hart & Michael Rooney.
- Run time: 84 Minutes
- Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Adventure
- Doors: 7:30 / Program begins: 8:00 p.m.
- Admission: $20
- Member savings apply!
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Festival By The Sea This Saturday!
You can find Pat D’s Photos in Manchester this weekend for the Festival By The Sea. The event is sponsored by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce. We will be in Reed Park. Swing by and say hello. Looking forward to a great event. We have some new items to show off! We’ll be in store at 44 Main St. Thursday and Fri 11-5 and Sunday 11-3 this week. Hoping to see you soon.

Annisquam Sunset
Hi Joey and Good Morning Gloucester,
I’m not sure if you accept photos from readers. Paul H. already posts great stuff. Pretty sunset yesterday evening on the Annisquam. Feel free to post this if it is a good contribution to GMG. Taken from Corliss Landing.

Gloucester Visors Now Available $28 Grey, White or Navy With Gloucester Drinking Town or Gloucester Golf Logos

Sooo many people have been asking me to get visors. So I ordered a bunch of them, I posted it on Instagram last night and sold out overnight. So I ordered 18 more. let me know if you’d like one. They are $28 and we’ll have white, grey or navy.



incandescent…photo: trudy clemens



