Essex Piano Trio at Gloucester Meetinghouse

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Gloucester Meetinghouse presents the Essex Piano Trio performing “A Conversation among Friends” on April 18th

The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation proudly presents the Essex Piano Trio as part of its Tenth Anniversary Series on April 18th at 7:30pm in the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church. The trio, playing a combination of the piano, violin and cello, will perform pieces that explore the friendships between the late 19th and early 20th century composers including Ravel, Vaughan Williams, Tchaikovsky and Arensky.

After playing together for several years throughout New England, the musical friends known as the Essex Piano Trio formalized their working relationship in 2017.  Their signature concert title “A Conversation among Friends,” borrowing a descriptive phrase from American biographer Catherine Bowen, alludes to their audience-friendly concert format of interesting music interspersed with casual commentary.  The trio’s primary goal has been to grow as musicians while making the best music possible to share with audiences. Essex Piano Trio members bring many perspectives from their academic backgrounds and professional lives as educators and performers.

The historic Meetinghouse is located on the green at the corner of Middle and Church Streets (GPS 50 Middle Street). General admission is $30, students $10, under 12 free. Tickets are available at the door and online (recommended) with more information at: www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org.

Parking is available on the Green in front of the Meetinghouse (enter between the granite pillars) and at other locations around the Historic District. An accessible side entrance with a lift is at 10 Church Street.

Join us for this outstanding concert by the Essex Piano Trio!

 

Join Us Tonight

Posted on by Pat D

We hope you will join us tonight for the Lily Jean Left-Right-Center fundraiser at the Gloucester Elks. Seats still available for the tournament at the door ($30 to play) or you can join the fun with light refreshments, raffles and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the families.

Also, Pat D’s Photos will be at the Minglewood Market starting at 11 am this morning if you need last minute basket fillers or hostess gifts.

Lonely kayaks

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

After a real winter, the kayaks and their owners are anxious to get on the water.  With the rainy weather, the beach always looks inviting.

 

Bandstand 2026 Season Celebrates Forty Years!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

David Benjamin, the Summer Music Director for the City of Gloucester announces The Antonio Gentile Bandstand 2026 Summer Concert Series.  He offers eight free concerts beginning on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 6:30pm with the Cape Ann Big Band and ending on August 30, 6:30pm with The Continentals. This year marks the fortieth season of concerts at the bandstand.

On Father’s Day, June 15, 1986, The Herb Pomeroy Band played the Inaugural concert of the Antonio Gentile Bandstand. The bandstand was completed in 1986, to honor Anthony “Tony” Gentile, who had been the Director of the Gloucester High School Band for many years. His former students raised funds to build the bandstand. The Cape Ann Savings Bank sponsored that first concert and went on to sponsor other concerts over the forty year span of free public concerts at the bandstand.

A highlight of the 2026 season will be the Cape Ann Community Band “American Music; 250 Years Strong” program. Director David Benjamin plans to highlight America’s most important music beginning with William Billings’ “Chester”, the first popular American Revolution song. The concert will feature all of the uniquely American forms of music in our two hundred fifty year history; Marches, Dixieland, Swing, Jazz, American musicals, Rock & Roll and more. The concert is sponsored by Bank Gloucester and the Gloucester Cultural Council.

The concert series is held at the Antonio Gentile Bandstand, Stage Fort Park, Hough Avenue, Gloucester. All concerts begin at 6:30pm.. The Gloucester Rotary Club helps maintain the bandstand and its landscaping. The concerts are ninety minutes in length. The rain dates for the Sunday concerts are the following Wednesday evening at 6:30pm. 

The 2026 series will also feature the return of the Compaq Big Band, the Continentals, 4Ever Fab, Horizon, the Jantelles and Martin and Kelly, Country Western Favorites.

Benjamin encourages all to attend. “Fantastic music overlooking the outer harbor; glorious sunsets; schooners sailing by; it doesn’t get any better than this in Gloucester!”

All programs are subject to change. Admission and Parking are free. Restrooms are ADA accessible. Bring a chair or blanket.

2026 Antonio Gentile Bandstand Schedule

July 12, 2026, 6:30pm              Cape Ann Big Band; Jazz

July 19, 2026, 6:30pm              Horizon and the Horns

July 26, 2026, 6:30pm              4Ever Fab; Beatles tribute

Aug 02, 2026, 6:30pm             Compaq Big Band; Jazz

Aug 09. 2026, 6:30pm             The Jantelles, Vintage Rock & Roll

Aug 16. 2026, 6:30pm             Martin & Kelly; Country

August 22 (Sat). 2026, 6:30pm Cape Ann Community Band;

August 30. 2026, 6:30pm         Continentals; Rock & Roll

For concert information please visit www.DavidLBenjamin.com or telephone 978-281-2286

Photo by Carl Wycoff             

Maggie’s Farm in Middleton

Posted on by Nichole S.

While I don’t do it enough, I love going over to Maggie’s Farm in Middleton. It’s another fantastic member of the Serenitee Restaurant Group (along with Minglewood Harborside in Gloucester, Hale Street Tavern in Beverly Farms, 15 Walnut in Hamilton, Dire Wolf Tavern in Salem, Cala’s in Manchester, Alchemy in Lynnfield, Casey J’s Tavern in Rowley, and The Spot in Georgetown). The tuna tartare and sushi were excellent.

Update on 20 Main Street

Posted on by Pat D

The building at 20 Main St previously housed Fisherman’s Outfitters. Demolition has begun. I believe the plans call for a mixed use multi family construction.

Good Morning from Salty’s Bagels 🥯🥯🥯❤️❤️❤️!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

We will be open Saturday, April 4th in Rockport at 1 Whistlestop Mall – 8:00 am to sell out. (Pre-orders are sold out!)

We will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 5th! 🐣🐇🌷

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