Activity at Clark Pond

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Even though it was cloudy and a little drizzly the swans, actually there is 7 swans a swimming, goslings and egrets were enjoying themselves.

Beauport Hotel Sunset Sessions – Pride Edition!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ BHGMARKETING2023 ~ 

Join us Friday, May 31st to kickoff Cape Ann’s Pride Weekend with Sunset Sessions: Pride Edition at Beauport Hotel’s Birdseye Rooftop!

Featuring live DJ entertainment from 617 Events, dance along to your favorite beats, sip on handcrafted cocktails and take in the sweeping views of the Gloucester Harbor. Make sure to bring your suit if you want to take a dip in the pool or hot tub! This event is for 21+ adults only.

All attendees will be entered to win an overnight stay here at Beauport Hotel with tickets to the North Shore Music Theatre. 

This event is in collaboration with Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and the Cape Ann Pride Coalition. A portion of the ticket sales from this event will benefit the Cape Ann Pride Coalition – a grassroots organization of diverse people dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and creating community among the LGBTQIA+ residents and workers on Cape Ann, MA, and our Allies.

Purchase Tickets: https://bit.ly/3wBiCzK
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General admission is $30 and does not include food and beverage. VIP Premium Lounge Access includes a bottle of Veuve Clicquot for $300.

Rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable unless the rooftop is closed due to inclement weather. A weather cancellation will be decided upon by 12PM on the day of the event and ticket holders will be notified by email.

All overnight hotel guests receive complimentary access to this event.

Beauport Hotel Sunset Sessions – Pride Edition!

Calling All Members Team Pat

Posted on by Pat D

All members Team Pat please stop to the shop at 44 Main St for your very own Joey button. Big enough to cover up the Blame Pat button that may have been forced on you.

One Hour at a Time Gang

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Good Morning kids:

Hope all are enjoying the spring weather.   Thank you to all come out and help pick up for one hour to help clean up the city.

When:                                   On Saturday, May 18, 2024

Time:                                     09:00 – 10:00

Where:                                 Washington Street near Train Station

I have the yellow bags and please bring pickers and gloves.

Thank you and look forward to seeing you.

Donna

New Summer Late Night Bites At Machaca!!!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Greetings,

We love all you do for spreading the word in our community! No one does it better! We have some exciting news for late night food at Machaca. May we submit our flyer to share with our community? Please let me know if there is a more formal way to request such inquiries. Much appreciated! 

Late Night Bites 9pm – 11pm

$6 Special Apps & $1 Wings

Queso • Empanadas • Taquitos 

Mini Poblano Chimi • Mexican Pizza

Attached is our flyer, thank you for your time!

Cheers,

Joe

Machaca Tacos & Tequila

14 Rogers St Gloucester, MA

“Welcome Home”

Posted on by Nichole S.

I think there should be a children’s movie (maybe there is?) like Cars, but about boats. I was sitting at the Blue Collar the other day and totally envisioned the boats in their slips cheering the Seaweed on as it returned home. Personification. Each time I look at this photo, I hear the boats talking. Maybe I’m just tired.

First Whale Watch Of Season

Posted on by Pat D

We went on our first whale watch of the season with Cape Ann Whale Watch this week on a beautiful morning for a ride. Normally I would have gone earlier in the season but schedules preventing our going any sooner than this. I LOVE going in the spring when the whales have returned and are actively feeding. We headed south to the Stellwagon Bank and the trip out took quite a bit longer than it usually does, so I wasn’t feeling too optimistic about our chances.

Boy, was I proved wrong. Naturalist Tina, Captain Johnny and the crew found areas FULL of interesting whale activity including feeding, breaching and calf play. We saw Dross, Wigwam and her calf and Milkweed (who breached a number of times in our presence). We also saw Atlantic White Sided dolphins and a HUGE basking shark. The seas were a bit rough so there was a lot of rocking and rolling (tough for photographers), but what a trip for the memory banks!

If you haven’t gone in a while, I strongly urge you to go!

The James in Essex Has Opened

Posted on by Pat D

The James Pub recently opened in the former location of the Village restaurant in Essex. We stopped by to have dinner and check things out and were very happy we did. First, if you are expecting to go in and be reminded of the former restaurant, you’ll be disappointed. The inside has been remodeled and looks great. Even the entry door has changed location (we saw many people approaching the old entryway) but the flow works nicely.

We were seated in a front room and Donna was our attentive server. It was pretty busy for a weekday evening, though, as usual, we were there on the early side for dinner. There a very nice bar area we look forward to checking out when we return. We easily found menu items of interest: Irish Nachos, fish sandwich, steak frites (done to perfection), and strawberry pavlova for dessert. Naturally I also tried the Irish Coffee. *I recommend the sangria* Things seemed to be running very smoothly for a newly opened restaurant. There’s another location in Needham as well, so make sure you are checking the right location for hours and such.

One of the owners came over to say hello and informed us they will be expanding their hours eventually to include Mondays and lunch hours. It was a very enjoyable atmosphere and dining experience. The pricing is on par with most area restaurants and we look forward to returning.

Reservations are required for non-residents at Good Harbor Beach, Wingaersheek Beach, and Stage Fort Park starting Saturday, May 25th! You can reserve parking UP TO 10 days in advance on the Blinkay website or mobile app.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Cash will not be accepted at the gates. Reservations are non-refundable, so please plan accordingly.

Download the Blinkay mobile app or visit the Blinkay website (https://gloucester.blinkay.app) to reserve parking!

Check Out the New Menu Items at The Cut

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ THE CUT LIVE

Lamb Chops 
Pair of grilled chops, roasted eggplant puree, chickpeas, mint, and red onion gremolata.

Lobster Arancini
Fresh lobster, lemon, parsley, parmesan, and tomato basil sauce. 

Shrimp & Mussel Fra Diavolo
Shrimp, mussels, garlic, white wine & tomato sauce served over fresh angel hair pasta. 

Make your reservation!

We have live music from The Barrett Anderson Band in the “The Corner” at the front of the restaurant on Wednesday from 7:30-10pm.

We also have 9 BIG TVs and the comfiest barstools in town (they spin!) – Come by and watch Bruins/Celtics playoff games with us and if Boston wins you’ll be entered into a raffle to win tickets to a show. One drawing at the end of each victory. Must be present to win. 

177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA 

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Gloucester Speaks

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

The first Gloucester screening of Shep Abbott’s film, ‘GLOUCESTER SPEAKS’

On Friday, May 17th at 7:00pm the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church and the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation proudly host Shep Abbott’s film ‘Gloucester Speaks,’ in collaboration with the Cape Ann Community Cinema, in the Church sanctuary.  This will be the premiere screening of the epic documentary film in Gloucester.

Fishermen, Scientists, Public Officials, Scholars, Authors, Artists, Merchants, Local Citizens: in Gloucester documentarian Shep Abbott’s new film ‘Gloucester Speaks’ – nearly a decade in the making – all of these people convey their deeply-held thoughts and feelings about their storied City’s illustrious past, present, and projected future.

Beginning in 1606 with explorer Samuel de Champlain’s naming and mapping of what was to become America’s first commercial fishing port – “Le Beauport” (The Beautiful Harbor) – the film is narrated by Gloucester residents.  Their historic port experienced many blessings over the ensuing 400 years, such as the establishment of the greatest cod fishery in the world.  It would also endure profound sorrows, including the disappearance of the indigenous Pawtucket People and the eventual loss of 10,000+ fishermen to the sea.

These hardy New England residents share their concerns about the present day, exploring today’s crises of the loss of that great fishery, floods brought by advancing, warming oceans, 100-year storms, and the continuing loss of remaining fish populations heading north to find colder waters.  Their stories, hopes and dreams are told with warmth, dignity, and humor, manifesting a deep love and concern for this historic and beautiful fishing port.

Shep Abbott is a veteran, award-winning documentary film-maker, artist, photographer and longtime member of the Unitarian Universalist Church whose hometown is Gloucester, Massachusetts.  The screening of his monumental film is a not-to-be missed event!

Tickets ($13.50 General, under 12 free) are available at the door and in advance online at the Cape Ann Community Cinema website: www.capeanncinema.com

The Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church is located on the green at 50 Middle Street, at the corner with Church Street.  Note: the green is closed for renovation but the main entrance is open. Please seek parking on the street and in lots nearby. A side entrance with an elevator is located at 10 Church Street.