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We attended the annual International Dory Races hosted by Gloucester this morning under a mantle of showers and fog. We could not stay for all of the races but I can report that in the Exhibition Race, the Canadian Senior Women came across the finish line first. For the Juniors, the Gloucester team of Kaden and AJ Lewis finished ahead of the Canadians Parker Spindler and Ryan Hirtle. The Mixed Double race saw Canadians Lisa Tanner and Robert Fox cross the line ahead of Jimmy Tarantino and Sarah LeWine. These results and additional details are included here. (thanks Sara Gray!). Welcome to our Canadian friends! Back to Nova Scotia in August.

Event: William Shakespeare’s, A Midsummer Night’s Dream presented by Lanes Coven Theater Company

Dates: Saturday July 13th, 2024- Sunday, July 28th, 2024 *note- no show on Thursday, July 25th

Location: Windhover Center for the Performing Arts at the outdoor stage, under a tent

257 Rear Granite Street, Rockport MA, 01966

Price: $10.00- $45.00 

Lanes Coven Theater Co. of Gloucester, MA opens its 4th season with A Midsummer Night’s Dream, on Saturday 7/13 at 7:00PM. On Sunday 7/14 there is one matinee at 3:00PM, and one “$5 Buck Sunday” supported by “Creative County” of Essex County Community Foundation at 7:00PM. Midsummer runs Thursdays- Sundays at 7:00 PM until 7/28; *no show on 7/25.

Lanes Coven’s belief is that nature is a Shakespeare actor’s best tool (after an audience!) All productions this summer are performed under a tented stage on the peaceful grounds of Windhover Center for the Performing Arts in Rockport, MA. Director of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Co- Founding Artistic Director, Lily Narbonne, wrote in Quarto (published by Shakespeare Theatre Association):

“As a Director I’m asking, how can I help audiences get out of their own heads and, via Shakespeare, walk away wanting to take action for their community and the land around them?”

Cast & Crew:

Adrianna Mitchell (Fat Ham, Broadway) playing Titania/Hippolyta, and Kadeem Ali Harris (Amazon’s “Harlem” ) playing Bottom return to Lanes Coven from The Bronx, NY.

Justin Genna, Co- Founding Artistic Director will play the roles of Oberon/ Theseus.

Returning- after her memorable Mercutio in last summer’s Romeo and Juliet- is Eryn O’Sullivan in the role of Helena; Max Mcnamara as Lysander; and Malachi Rosen as Peter Quince.

New to Lanes Coven are Julia Herzberg as Hermia, Eliza Fitcher as Puck/ Egeus and Nate Stephenson as Demetrius. Stage Manager is Tara Hightower, and Assisting is Allie Nadeau. The newly instated Educational Acting Intern Company consists of all local Cape Ann emerging actors, Ella Mooradian, Mia Contilli, and Nate Oaks. Jennifer Greeke is this year’s costume designer.

Purchase your tickets here: https://windhover.org/event/lanes-coven-theater-co-presents-midsummer-nights-dream-by-william-shakespeare/2024-07-12/  Or go onto the Windhover.org website under the tab: “Performances “and follow the link.

Only tonight only in-store for the Downtown Gloucester Block Party. Uuuuuge sale! $50 striped women’s hoodies half off to $25. Cape Ann navigational chart(not to be used for navigation) coozie sets, nautical chart dog harness/leash/collars, microfiber sand repellent Drinking town towels, caps and @patdsphotos is having promotions as well! @realtor_katelyn will be joining me to man our shop at 44 Main St.

$50 = Three meal tickets 🎟️

Purchase tickets HERE: https://bit.ly/2024BitesByTheSea

July 30, 7:00pm, at Salem Willows

The North Shore Concert Band will play a Viet Nam Fiftieth Anniversary Concert on Tuesday, July 30, at 7:00pm at the Salem Willows bandstand. The thirty-five piece concert band, under the direction of David Benjamin will salute Viet Nam veterans with a program designed to recognize their sacrifice and to give thanks for their service. Musical selections will include music of the sixties, patriotic medleys, commemorative pieces and a special performance of “Mekong”, based on a traditional Vietnamese folk song entitled “The Wounded Soldier”. The piece replicates the sound of Jet fighters and military helicopters in battle.

“We are excited to dedicate this concert to those who served in Viet Nam and to have an opportunity to thank and recognize them with this concert. We’re encouraging individual veterans and veterans groups to attend this concert.” said Music Director David Benjamin. Please help us extend an invitation to our veterans and encourage them to take part in this important anniversary celebration.”

The concert is sponsored by Ira Toyota and Rockland Trust. The rain date for the concert is Thursday, August 1, at 7:00pm. The concert is free and restrooms are ADA compliant.

For more information please visit: Nortshoreconcertband.com or DavidLBenjamin.com or call 978-281-2286

$1 Wings & $6 Bar Bites from 2:00pm – 4:30pm

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Tonight is the first Block Party (sponsored by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber) 6-10 pm weather permitting. Tons of shops open, free entertainment and we hope to see you at 44 Main Street.

We had the opportunity to be out on the harbor after sunset recently. The activity and the lights fascinated me. It’s a perspective I don’t often get to enjoy but I always look forward to the chance.

JULY 9, 2024 ~ GREATER CAPE ANN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Gloucester’s Summer Block Parties have become a Cape Ann Classic, and the Greater Cape Ann Chamber is excited to be presenting three Block Parties this summer in partnership with the City of Gloucester. The first one will be Saturday, July 13^thfrom 6 PM to 10 PM on Main Street. Party-goers will enjoy fun dining options, live outdoor entertainment and street performers for a family-friendly night on the town. The Block Parties offer local shopping, restaurants, food trucks and non-stop fun!

The following is the schedule of Music & Performers for the July 13^th Block Party:

MUSIC:

• East End Stage (Stage Sponsor: BankGloucester)
  • 6:00-7:30 PM    TheGloucester Student Band
  • 7:30-9:00 PM    The Dogtown Cats
• Center Stage (Stage Sponsor: Cape Ann Savings Bank)
  • 6:00-8:00 PM      Jim & Tonic (Jazz Band)
  • 8:00-10:00 PM    Bill Gleason
• West End Stage (Stage Sponsor: Institution for Savings)
  • 6:00-8:00 PM      Carlos Barberi with mediterranean Sounds    
  • 8:00-10:00 PM    Tony Frontiero

STREET PERFORMERS: Intersection of Hancock & Main

• 6:15-7:00 PM: Tobin Renwick from The Red Trouser Show
• 7:10-7:45 PM: Cape Ann School of Dance
• 8:00-8:45 PM: Tobin Renwick from The Red Trouser Show

*Also on the street will be: Face Painting by Miss Wendy, ‘The Balloonitik’ with her fun balloon art for the kids, and a bucket drummer. 

FOOD VENDORS

• 5 Star Phresh Phood
• Crepe du Jour
• Kanaka Poke
• Meat and Sweet Foods
• Newburyport Crab Cake Co
• The Lobster Roller Rockport Kitchen
• Three Gingers Jerky
• Topsfield Bakeshop Inc.

BUSINESSES

• A&A Services (sponsor)
• Attorney Amy L. Connors
• Cape Ann Olive Oil
• Castaways Vintage Cafe
• Edward B Beattie Auctioneers
• Fireflies Boutique
• Mari Bergeron Pottery
• Mark Adrian Shoes
• Masshole Biscuit Co.
• Pat D’s Photos
• Phoenix Nest
• Pop Gallery
• Sample This
• Sea Coastal Arts
• Shore Nutrition
• Sweats of New England
• That’s The Tea Boutique
• The Bookstore of Gloucester
• The Cut
• The Willow Witch
• Village Silversmith

NON-PROFITS

• Action Inc.
• Adam Needs Beads
• Calvary Chapel Baptist Church
• Cape Ann Pride 
• Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team
• City of Gloucester-MA Save Energy
• Community Church of East Gloucester
• Essex County Habitat for Humanity
• FOSTER MA
• Gloucester Education Foundation
• Gloucester High School DECA
• Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute
• Gloucester Stage Company
• Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
• Housing4All Gloucester
• Local Colors Artists’ Cooperative
• Lupis Foundation of America
• North Shore Arts Association
• North Shore Bible Church
• North Shore Health Project
• Rocky Neck Art Colony
• Schooner Adventure
• Seaside Sustainability, Inc.
• Spaulding Outpatient Center Cape Ann
• St John’s Episcopal Church
• Town Green Inc.

The Chamber wishes to acknowledge and thank the City of Gloucester, Supporting Partner, many business sponsors, and main street merchants for their support in helping to make this year’s Block Parties possible. A listing of the sponsors is provided below:

• Stage Sponsors:  BankGloucester; Cape Ann Savings Bank; Institution for Savings
• Gold Sponsors:  Addison Gilbert Hospital; Applied Materials; Beauport Hospitality; The Building Center; and Endicott College
• Silver Sponsors:  A&A Services, Cape Ann YMCA, Chase Bank, and Ebenezer Tax and Services

The Second Block Party will be on Saturday, August 10^th. The Third Block Party will be on Friday, August 30^th. 

Additional information may be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/gloucesterblockparty.

Captain Heath Ellis and his crew are genuinely friendly hosts on the most beautiful ship in the harbor and you get to experience getting out on the water without the costs associated with boat ownership.

It is magic.

www.schooner.org To book your sail.

Bernie Cranston Rowing Past Captain Joe & Sons Lobster Co 7/7/23

Bernie Cranston Rowing A Dory Past Captain Joe and Sons 7/12/24

Sharing information shared by whdh.com regarding MA closures of Stop and Shop locations. It seems Gloucester Stop and Shop is safe for now!