Take a Bow…

Rocky Neck Historic Walking Tour
Sunday, July 7  – 11AM – 12:30 PM

11 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
(parking lot near the entrance to Rocky Neck)

Join a knowledgeable volunteer guide for a walking tour showcasing both the rich history of Rocky Neck as well as the contributions and achievements of the present community. Building on the original Rocky Neck Historic Art Trail, the tour takes visitors on a journey from the time when the native Pawtucket people lived on Rocky Neck to today. The path includes many of the diverse subjects that have enriched and continue to enrich today’s community: native inhabitants, fishermen, industry, ships, tourism, transportation, celebrations, education, entertainment, and of course, the artists. 

Tours last 1 – 1.5 hours and cover approximately .75 miles. Tours begin at the Rocky Neck Parking Lot and end at the Salted Cod Arthouse, 53 Rocky Neck Ave. Tour participants are encouraged to park in the parking lot at the entrance to Rocky Neck where a volunteer tour guide meets the group. Tours are limited to 15 people and are free for Rocky Neck Art Colony Members or $15 for nonmembers. Join RNAC at https://rockyneckartcolony.org/become-a-member/. Comfortable shoes are encouraged. Be prepared to walk on uneven terrain. 

For more info and to register:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/21604974-d1ed-4961-a228-9e8d0bf870b9

Firefly Family Fun

Sunday, July 7 from 1-3 pm
Lanesville Community Center, 
8 Vulcan Street,
Gloucester, Massachusetts, 01930

Manship Artists Residency is pleased to present Firefly Family Fun on Sunday, July 7 from 1-3 pm as part of Manship Artists Residency’s Firefly Fiesta. This program is a partnership with the Lanesville Community Center and the Virginia Lee Burton Writing Cottage. This free, family event is ideal for children ages 3-12. It includes a bug scavenger hunt, children’s book reading, the making of firefly signaling devices, and an art project. This program will take place at Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 01930. Please register at ManshipArtists.org.

• For more information and to register:ManshipArtists.org.

Wouldn’t that be something to watch Will in the Army Navy Game if he goes to The US Naval Academy?

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Two Performances Showcase 13 International Artists

ROCKPORT, MA – Windhover Center for the Performing Arts is proud to host the debut

performances of the newly launched United Flamenco Arts Society. These exciting events will showcase rising flamenco artists alongside esteemed professionals following an intensive week-long residency, bringing the fire of flamenco to Rockport.

Event Details:

Dates: Saturday, July 6th, 7:00 PM and Sunday, July 7th, 3:00 PM

Location: Windhover Center for the Performing Arts, 257R Granite St, Rockport, MA

01966

Price: Tickets are $25

Set against the backdrop of Windhover’s stunning facilities, which have long been a haven for artists, 3 musicians and 10 dancers will transport the audience to the heart of Andalucía with live music, the sounds of percussive castanets, fiery footwork and soul-stirring dance. 

“Our inaugural event embodies United Flamenco’s mission to empower artists and advance the flamenco art form,” said Leslie Roybal, Co-Founder of United Flamenco Arts Society. “We’re excited to showcase the incredible talent nurtured through this residency program and to share our work with the Windhover community.”

United Flamenco Arts Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring and advancing the flamenco art form by uniting a global community of students, enthusiasts, rising artists, and professionals, empowering them to reach their full potential through innovative education, creation and performance.

Purchase your tickets here: https://windhover.org/event/united-flamenco-arts-society/

Viva! These guys are downtown today showing off their crazy Fiesta headwear thanks to the talents of our Crazy Hat Ladies. Amazing detail and creativity on display as Fiesta celebration is fully underway.

We stopped at Little Sister in Rockport on Bearskin Neck for a little lunch recently. I ordered the Talise and Jim got the fish sandwich. They happened to be out of regular fries that day so we chose coleslaw as our side. The fish piece was very generous and “crunchy” as reported by Jim. The double burger was deliciously messy and filling. We chose to eat outside and watch the world go by. We were very happy with our lunch.

They offer online ordering and takeout with several gluten free or vergetarian options. All bases seem to be covered. They call themselves Bigger Than A Burger Shoppe, which rings true! Check them out online at this link, but better yet–check it out in person and bring your appetite.

Learn About Famous Gloucester Writers

Customers loiter outside the Proctor Brothers Gloucester paper goods store circa the 1880s. T.S. Eliot bought a notebook here as a teenager in which he wrote some of the most famous poems of the 20^th century, including the masterful “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.” Also, the Gloucester Daily Times started publishing here in 1888. (Photo courtesy of the Cape Ann Museum.)

The free tours gather in front of the of the Sargent House on Main Street (next to Bananas thrift store) and depart at 10 a.m. sharp on 8 selected Saturdays this summer:

Saturday, June 22	Saturday, June 29
Saturday, July 13	Saturday, July 27
Saturday, August 10	Saturday, August 17
Saturday, September 7	Saturday, September 21

Sponsored by: 

Jacob Taylor photo

Yard Work…

Hi Joey,

I have opened a little gallery in the village of Annisquam, called Annisquam Studios. We have a reception this Saturday 6/29 at 3:00pm – 6:00pm, 34 Leonard Street. The show’s main feature is the St. Peter’s Fiesta photography series by Walter Bibikow (see attached). The timing is perfect with the Fiesta taking place this week. I am a huge fan of you and Good Morning Gloucester! Thanks for your consideration on announcing this. The show will run from June 29th – August 11th. There are other photographers showing work as well (some awesome Good Harbor winter surfing pic’s!). You can check out more photos @annisquam_studios.  on Instagram. Thanks! Doug

PS – Gallery hours are: Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00am – 4:00pm

-Doug Johnson

Stop by at AmVets on Washington St. this weekend to celebrate Fiesta!

This Weekend Fiesta Entertainment:

Thursday, Karaoke 8:30pm-Close

Friday, Millie and the Half Nelsons 9pm-Close

Saturday, The Strip 9pm-Close

Late Night Bites 9pm-11pm

$1 Wings & $6 Bar Bites