John McElhenny submits: The First Cape Ann Pride Weekend was Crazy Fun

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Put it in the books! The first ever Cape Ann Pride Weekend took place this past weekend with events in Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester and Essex to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and culture on Cape Ann. People danced and laughed and bowled and made art and picknicked and raised Pride flags in three different towns. Here are some pictures of the fun below. We’re already looking forward to Cape Ann Pride Weekend 2025!


Gloucester High School students raised the Intersex-inclusive Pride flag over City Hall. Pride flags were also raised in Manchester and Essex. Photo by Martin Del Vecchio.

Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce CEO Steve Buckley spoke at the flag raising. The chamber co-organized Pride Weekend with the Cape Ann Pride Coalition. Photo by Martin Del Vecchio.

How cool is this guy’s rainbow shirt? On the pier behind Maritime Gloucester. Photo by Andrew Luman. 

Cape Ann Pride T-shirt closeup
Caption: The official Cape Ann Pride 2024 t-shirt. Did you get yours?? Photo by Andrew Luman.

Pride Weekend ended with a flourish with an outdoor dance party on the pier behind Maritime Gloucester. Photo by Andrew Luman. 

On the pier at Maritime Gloucester. Photo by Andrew Luman. 

Cape Ann Lanes hosted a “Bowling with Pride” event for LGBTQIA+ youth, families and friends. Photo by Martin Del Vecchio.

The young Gloucester musicians in the band “Kicked Off the Bus” showed their support with a rockin’ gig at Whale’s Jaw Café in Rockport. Photo by Cameron Widtfeldt.

Fans of all ages rocked out to “Kicked Off the Bus” at Whale’s Jaw. The band is made up of musicians from age 12 to 16. Photo by Cameron Widtfeldt.

You can read more about the first ever Cape Ann Pride Weekend on GMG here.

-John McElhenny

Search Any Topic On Good Morning Gloucester- Try It! Click the title of this post to check out the Good Morning Gloucester Search Bar

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Try any random topic about Gloucester or Gloucester Landmarks, restaurants, old hotels. I bet you’ll find a lot from our over 90 thousand posts since December of 2007.

Make it a binge weekend! SHAKE THESE BONES streaming from the Seattle Film Festival June 7 – 10. With a $15 All Access pass, you can keep watching more movies 🎦🎬🍿

Posted on by Catherine

June 5, 2024. Movie tip for this upcoming weekend!

I’m sharing news about a project I’ve been working on that I think GMG readers, film buffs and dance fans would be keen to know. My dear friend’s remarkable movie is building momentum at film festivals. The next screening is virtual thanks to the Seattle Film Festival and its partner EOFlix. This special pre-release screening opportunity for SHAKE THESE BONES is available all weekend at your convenience wherever you may be.

**Friday 5 p.m. (EST) June 7th, 2024 until Monday at midnight (PT) / 3 a.m. (EST)**

ANY SEAT, ANY SCREEN

Viewers select the time and device that works for them anytime June 7 – June 10, 2024! Plus there’s a fun bonus perk: With the All Access Pass ticket ($15), you can enjoy SHAKE THESE BONES plus dip in to curate your very own weekend film festival from the full slate of ‘Official Selection’ films accepted into the Seattle Film Festival 2024!

Seattle Film Festival Full program can be found online: here 

caption: Purchase tickets here

Read more about the film | Press Release

(printable PDF)

GMG readers may recognize producer Amy Sewell’s award winning film MAD HOT BALLROOM. Gloucester residents may be familiar with it as well, because the Gloucester Public School district like others across the country were inspired to program the 5th grade Ballroom dancing initiative district wide.

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Baby Robins

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

We have a wonderful nest on top of the back Yard Garden hose.  Of course, we have not used this hose to protect the eggs and now the babies are here.  We are amazed how intricate the nest was made and momma bird sitting on the eggs and then on Tuesday the babies.

Rockport 2nd Saturday Art Walk Starting This Weekend, June 8th

Posted on by James Eves

The fine art galleries of Rockport are launching a new series of events this summer, the Rockport 2nd Saturday Art Walks. Beginning June 8, participating galleries throughout downtown Rockport will be welcoming art lovers from 5 to 8pm each 2nd Saturday of the month, with refreshments, new artwork, and fresh exhibits.

Spearheaded by Gallery Montanaro and Rusty & Ingrid Screenprints, a committee of gallery owners are organizing the events and have received an enthusiastic response from additional galleries wishing to participate. Ashley Montanaro comments, “Rockport has a thriving art community with an extraordinary number of galleries in easy walking distance to one another. We’re excited about the opportunity to enhance the art destination experience of Rockport with the launching of our 2nd Saturdays Art Walk.”

A wide range of artwork, including painting, printmaking, photography, pottery, and sculpture, will be on view. In addition, the Rockport Art Association & Museum will be extending their normal hours to 8pm for the Art Walk evenings, offering rotating exhibits of artist members and selections from their historic museum collection.

The event’s website, www.rockportartists.com , has an interactive map where visitors can find information about and the locations of each of the participating art galleries.

Surfside Subs Wicked Wednesday 6/5🍕Wicked Wednesday- Buy any 18” pizza get a $5 18” Cheese Pizza 🍕🌭$6.99+tax HotDog w/ Chips🌭🦞$13.99+tax Lobster Roll 🦞🍕Half Price 16” Cheese & 1Topping Pizzas 🍕excluding gluten free crusts

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THIS WEEKEND: Seaside Summer Market at Second Glance!

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 ~ TODTHEOPENDOOR

WHEN: Saturday June 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

and Sunday June 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Second Glance, Thrift Store of The Open Door at 2 Pond Road, Gloucester MA

WHAT: Don’t miss the thrift shopping event of the season! Shop for one-of-a-kind finds and help raise revenue for hunger-relief programs of The Open Door. Learn more at FOODPANTRY.org

Alison Cook-Beatty Dance and Ballet Papillon are delighted to return to Windhover Center for the Performing Arts in Rockport for a thrilling dual performance on Friday, June 14th, and Saturday, June 15th, at 7 p.m. on Windhover’s outdoor stage. Tickets range from $20.00-$30.00.

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Alison Cook-Beatty will offer her World Premiere, Joyful Offering, to Bach’s oboe concerto.

This piece was commissioned by Board Chair Peter Muldavin and his wife, Helene Krumholz, who has served on the Advisory Board since the company’s foundation. A second work from Alison’s dance troupe will be LACRIMIS, which Alison choreographed in 2015 to a section of composer Nicholas Lens’s operatic trilogy, Flamma Flamma- The Fire Requiem.

Ballet Papillon, residing in Dallas, Texas, takes the stage for the other half of the program with seven dancers. Led by Artistic Director Katina Kumar and Company Manager Travis Morrison, they will present their captivating blend of choreography, music, and artistry in a performance on pointe titled “Unbound. ” From intricate footwork to harmonious partnerships and heartfelt stories, each dancer brings their unique experience to the stage, creating a magical evening of live art!

These two exciting and contrasting troupes return to Windhover to captivate and transform the audience in the magical natural setting of Windhover’s outdoor covered stage. Purchase your tickets here:

https://windhover.org/event/alison-cook-beatty-and-katina-kumars-ballet-papillon-2/. Or go onto the WIndhover.org website under the tab: Performances and follow the link.