Rockport Music presents a free day of music and fun for the whole family! July 11

Posted on by James Eves

A free, day-long celebration of live music,pop-up performances, and contemporary circus across Rockport.

On the Town transforms Rockport into a day full of live music, contemporary circus, and fun from Harvey Park and Bearskin Neck to Front Beach and Millbrook Meadow. The Shalin Liu Performance Center will host tours and concerts, and Millbrook Meadow will serve as the day’s hub with a tented performance space for music, circus, and hands-on activities for all ages.

Locations

Millbrook Meadow | Farmers’ Market/Harvey Park | Rockport Public Library Courtyard
Tuna Wharf | First Congregational Church of Rockport Lawn 
Front Beach | Rockport Art Association | Shalin Liu Performance Center

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Spots of Backyard Color

Posted on by Pat D

The oppressive heat over the weekend forced me to slow down and just observe nature in our backyard. The heat did not seem to slow down the bird activities. We had several spots of color appear in the form of woodpeckers and orioles. I’m not sure where the cardinals went during the heat wave, but we haven’t seen too many. We were grateful for the entertainment these provided though.

Another great Beach day at Good Harbor

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Wonderful Wednesday at Good Harbor Beach., with many smiling beach goers.   The ocean was telling a story.  The Purple and Red flags were hanging from the light guard stand.  The Red Flag is for rough seas and purple for marine life, such as jelly fish.  I did not see any jelly fish.  The Purple Flag does not indicate sharks.  It was a beauty of a day.

Backyard Growcery farmers market opens July 8

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Stop by downtown Gloucester’s farmers market, the Backyard Growcery, brought to life by Backyard Growers every Wednesday from 2:30-6:30pm at Burnham’s Field in downtown Gloucester, Massachusetts.

The Backyard Growcery brings fresh, local food to our community while supporting small-scale farms and up-and-coming food businesses. Visit weekly to shop high-quality, local produce, eggs, and other fresh and prepared foods. Join free veggie gardening and arts workshops, connect with family & friends, and support a vibrant local food system right in your own backyard!

The Growcery accepts SNAP/EBT, WIC and Senior Farmers Market Coupons. SNAP users can visit the Backyard Growers table every week to receive extra cash to spend at the market through Market Mint, Backyard Growers’ $5 SNAP match.

Explore this season’s vendor list

To kick off the season, on July 8 we are welcoming:
🥖 Bonny Breads – delicious bread & baked goods
🥪 Between Sandwiches – incredible prepared foods
🔨 The Cornerstone Creative – youth-crafted wood creations
🥕 First Light Farm – fresh produce from Hamilton
🐣 Pleasant Valley Gardens: The Bonanno Family Farm – fresh produce & eggs from Methuen
🍕 Rhea Pizzeria Napoletana – artisanal pizza to pre-order online and enjoy at the market
🥤 Shore Sips – the North Shore’s only dirty soda company
🌱 SweetSoil Foods – dried herbs & spices, natural snacks, and cocktail enhances from local organic produce
🥨 The Woven Crust – a hyper-local sourdough cottage bakery
🍄‍🟫 Underground Mushroom Co – fresh mushrooms & mushroom grow kits

Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy live music by 2 Guys, 10 Strings.

Plus, Burnham’s Field Community Garden will be open for public tours.

See you at Burnham’s!

Backyard Growcery farmers market opens July 8

Surfside Subs Today’s Specials at Surfside 7/9!🍕🦞

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Treat yourself to one of our customer favorites today!

🦞 Lobster Roll – Only $19.99 + tax
Served with crispy chips & pickles.

🍕 Pizza Deals
🔥 Buy any 18” Pizza and get a second 18” Pizza HALF PRICE!
Limit one half-price pizza per customer.

🔥 16” Pizzas are HALF PRICE!
Maximum of 2 half-price pizzas per customer.

Perfect for lunch, dinner, or sharing with family and friends!

📍 Surfside Subs & Pizza
⏰ Open Daily: 11 AM – 9 PM

Specials exclude gluten-free crusts.
Pizza specials cannot be combined.
Not valid with online ordering.

Join Us At Saturday’s Block Party!

Posted on by Pat D

Thirsty Seagull Gloucester Apparel and Pat D’s Photos will be offering a variety of items and special deals for Saturday’s July 11 Block Party on Main St. We hope you will stop by outside 44 Main St. Show special for Pat D’s Photos nightlights: 2/$50 (normally $30 each). This is a good time to start holiday shopping! If you can’t make it, reach out in comments or by messenger. We deliver free in Cape Ann. Shop hours this week are today Thursday noon-5; Friday 11-5; Saturday 11- end of Block Party; Sunday 11-3.

Widow’s Bay Filmed in Gloucester Ma garners 19 Emmy Nods Which Leads Me To Ask, Is Gloucester Ma The Mecca For Making Award Winning Productions With The Recent Best Picture Oscar Win For Gloucester filmed ”CODA”?

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

People Magazine- Widow’s Bay is an eerie, fictional New England island featured in the Apple TV+ horror-comedy series. The atmospheric seaside town was primarily filmed across several Massachusetts North Shore communities, using multiple real-life Gloucester spots to establish its moody coastal vibe

Come and view many paintings by artists Ken Knowles and Ryan Davis at The Pathways For Children Fundraiser

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Buy raffle tickets to win paintings 20% sale proceeds go to PathwaysFor Children plus 100% of raffle.Catered by Vinwood Caterers.No cover!!

Boats Wanted- Boat Parade Of Lights!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Save the date – Saturday, September 5th for the 2026 Annual Parade of Lights Boat Parade in Gloucester during the Gloucester Schooner Festival. Let’s celebrate the 250th America, decorate your boats and houses along the route.

Week of the Fourth — pat morss

Posted on by patmorss

Here’s a look at our Fourth of July week, celebrating the country’s 250th around Gloucester.

The right hand Mallard is also a male, just further along in his summer molt. Niles Pond.
An ‘American Lady’ found our butterfly bushes.
Gloucester’s 4th of July fireworks, on the 3rd.
Celebrating the 4th with a sail on Troll. Eastern Point Yacht Club.
London-registered Blue Guitar was back for a summer visit. [Eric Clapton never owned her.]
Lunch on the 4th with our last ‘Fisherman’s Pils,’ after the Cape Ann Brewing Company closed in 2021.
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on TV – USS Constitution sailing above the Charles River Basin (drones).
Untitled early Mark Rothko watercolor (1934), in the Cape Ann Museum’s exhibit highlighting the years Milton Avery, Adolph Gottlieb, and Mark Rothko painted together in Gloucester.
The styles of all three grew more abstract later in life. Here is the comparison for Mark Rothko.
The non-rotating Fresnel lens that was installed in the south lighthouse tower on Thacher Island in 1861.
The museum’s 20-month renovation created fresh spaces for telling about Gloucester’s heritage.
A newly exhibited early watercolor by Fitz Henry Lane, ‘Burning of the Packet Ship Boston,’ 1830.
My favorites are still in the Fitz Henry Lane Room; for example ‘Three Master in Rough Seas,’ early 1850s.

This Week at The Cut

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ THE CUT LIVE

Another big week of shows and fun and World Cup Soccer at The Cut! 

Wednesday we’re raising money for the Harbor Loop Concert Series! Buy a ticket to support the commitment to live music for everyone! Lines End and Local28 will co-headline this fantastic night! There are still tickets available and this is an ALL AGES show! Doors at 6pm. Show at 7pm.

Thursday we are thrilled to have Crushville – Songs from Stevie Wonder and Earth Wind & Fire back up on The Cut stage! Come rock out with this star-studded band – featuring musicians who toured with Stevie Wonder himself! There are still some tickets available, both seated and GA. Doors at 7pm. Show at 7:30pm.
We’re also going to open an hour early to show the France VS Morocco Quarterfinal match at 4pm. 

Friday night is Greg Hawkes & Eddie Japan playing the music of The Cars. These rock legends bring to the stage years of rock greatness and grammy nominations. There are still some tickets available, both standing and seated. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm.
Mike Francis of Soul Rebel Project will be live in the restaurant from 7pm – 10pm. No Cover. 

Saturday come check out what’s going on the neighborhood with Neighbor! This unique genre-bending band really knows how to JAM! There are still tickets available. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. 
DJ Vito will also be throwing it down in the restaurant starting at 9pm. No Cover. 

Sunday Sessions kick off at noon. We will have 50 cent wings and FREE pool and live music from Francoix Simard – No Cover. 

We will also have the following World Cup Games on:
Thu 7/9
4pm France vs Morocco (sound on)
Sat 7/11
5pm Norway vs England (sound on)
9pm TBD Quarterfinals

BRAVO2 is serving their killer Detroit Style pizzas along with a full menu of other delicious salads, sides, and mains. Come on by and check them out! Updated hours are below. 
Their current hours are: 
Wed 5pm – 9pm
Thu 5pm – 9pm (this week opening at 4pm for World Cup Quarterfinals)
Fri 5pm – 10pm
Sat 5pm – 10pm 
Sun 12pm – 9pm 
Closed Mon & Tue

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GREG HAWKES & EDDIE JAPAN TICKETS

NEIGHBOR TICKETS

Our 2026 The Cut Memberships are still available. Sign up for exclusive presales, perks and privileges!

GET MEMBERSHIP DETAILS HERE

HOURS: 
MON CLOSED, TUE CLOSED, WED 5PM, THU 5PM, FRI 5PM, SAT 5PM, SUN 12PM

THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA

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A Killdeer bird at Good Harbor Beach

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

This bird was right next to my truck in the parking lot at Good Harbor Beach.

Reblogged  from the Audubon Website.

Widespread, common, and conspicuous, the Killdeer calls its name as it flies over farmland and other open country. Like other members of the plover family, this species is often found at the water’s edge, but it also lives in pastures and fields far from water. At times, it nests on gravel roofs or on lawns. Many a person has been fooled by the bird’s ‘broken-wing’ act, in which it flutters along the ground in a show of injury, luring intruders away from its nest.

Final day of registration for the 2026 Blackburn Challenge!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Head on over to https://www.capeannrowingclub.com and get in those last-minute entries!

And don’t forget about our 40th Anniversary gathering at Cape Ann Marina / Mile Marker One on Thursday, July 9th from 6pm to 9pm. We are very much looking forward to seeing everyone, and we do mean everyone — all are welcome! Wear a Blackburn shirt if you have one!