Uncle Frank’s Pizza. I picked Thatcher up at work the other day and he was starving. With Finn off with friends, I told Thatch we could order quick take out. He asked if we could get Uncle Frank’s Pizza. I, for some reason, had not heard of it, but was happy to give it a try. Thatch gave it high praise and evidently he and his friends order it quite a bit. Uncle Frank’s Pizza is located in the Commons Plaza at 214 Eastern Avenue on the way from Gloucester into Rockport. We ordered the Four Cheese Pizza, Thatcher’s choice, and it was delicious! He was happy to tell me all of the other things he has tried….and I look forward to ordering it again. Delicious food, really friendly staff, and a super convenient location! Give it a try!
We recently took a trip with Cape Ann Whale Watch and spent another great day out on the water. We did not have to go far, but the whales seemed to be deep feeding so time spent in camera range was very limited. It was delightful to see mom Pinball and calf together. If the naturalist Jessica was right, we got to watch a little bit of the calf being fed by mom Pinball. We also spotted a number of minke whales. Capt Johnny Karvelas stopped along the way back to show us a number of seals off the rocks. When we go toward Jeffrey’s Ledge (north) we also get the chance to view the twin lighthouses coming together in line and then apart again as you see here. So even if there isn’t an abundance of intriguing whale behaviors, it’s always a good trip. The other crew names I caught were Angie, Jesse, Dave, Ashley, Brynn and Zoe. I am sure I missed someone but all were, as usual, terrific. Highly recommended activity!
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Gloucester’s Summer Block Parties have become a Cape Ann Classic, and the Greater Cape Ann Chamber is excited to be presenting three Block Parties this summer in partnership with the City of Gloucester. The first one will be Saturday, July 15th from 6 PM to 10 PM on Main Street. Party-goers will enjoy fun dining options, live outdoor entertainment and street performers for a family-friendly night on the town. The Block Parties offer local shopping, restaurants, food trucks and non-stop fun!
The following is theschedule of Music & Performers for the July 16 Block Party:
MUSIC
East End Stage (Stage Sponsor: BankGloucester)
6:00-7:30 PM Toni Ann Enes and Inge Berge
7:30-9:00 PM The Sea Dragons
Center Stage (Stage Sponsor: Cape Ann Savings Bank)
6:00-8:00 PM Bradley Royds with Eric Reardon
8:00-10:00 PM The Jantelles
West End Stage (Stage Sponsor: Institution for Savings)
My family and I sailed here from Alexandria, VA (only 700 nm!) to enjoy this summer’s Gloucester400+ festivities. Here are a few pictures I took during the Schooner Rendezvous.
Cheers,
Janice Rathjen
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July 24 -Bluefin Bash Fundraiser (This event is sold out)
July 25 – Captain’s Welcome – 1:00pm to 9:00pm (Captain’s only event)
July 26 1:00pm Tuna Weigh Ins Begin (Open to the public) 5:00pm to 8:00pm BBQ By The Sea (Ticketed event) TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE: https://bit.ly/2023BluefinBBQ
July 27 1:00pm to 4:30pm Tuna Weigh Ins (Open to the public) Closing Ceremony (Captain’s Only)
The Gloucester Rotary held its weekly meeting today picnicking at Stage Fort Park prior to breaking ground for their signature project at the playground. From the Rotary website:
The Gloucester Rotary’s signature project is supporting the Stage Fort Park Playground and Bandstand. Since 2007, the group has gifted several major pieces of playground equipment to the City of Gloucester. In addition, the group has raised funds to support major repairs and maintenance on the bandstand, including partnering with Precision Roofing Services of New England to replace the bandstand roof in 2021.
A great turnout hosted by emcee Senator Bruce Tarr, who had several shovelfuls of “dirt” upended!
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Join Maritime Gloucester as we commemorate Howard Blackburn Day! On Saturday, July 15, resident celebrities will recite select chapters from Joe Garland’s Lone Voyager book followed by the premiere viewing of “Howard Blackburn: Gloucester’s Most Legendary Fisherman”, a new documentary by Kory Curcuru of 1623 Studios.
(Coinciding with the Blackburn Challenge.) ?? Maritime Gloucester is honored to showcase the poignant account of Howard Blackburn. Like countless Gloucester fishermen before and since, Howard Blackburn and Tom Welch were trawling for halibut on the Newfoundland banks in an open dory in 1883 when a sudden blizzard separated them from their mother ship. Alone on the empty North Atlantic, they battled towering waves and frozen spray to stay afloat. Welch soon succumbed to exposure, and Blackburn did the only thing he could: He rowed for shore. He rowed five days without food or water, with his hands frozen to the oars, to reach the coast of Newfoundland.
So begins Joe Garland’s extraordinary account of the hero fisherman of Gloucester. Incredibly, though Blackburn lost his fingers to his icy misadventure, he went on to set an astounding record for the swiftest solo sailing voyage across the Atlantic.
Affectionately presented by local celebrity readers and authenticated by Kory Curcuru in his new film, Joe Garland’s Lone Voyager is a haunting saga of survival at sea and a thrilled portrait of the world’s most fabled fishing port in the age of sail.
Howard Blackburn Day Readings at Maritime Gloucester are made possible thanks to local celebrities who are giving of their time and talent to share this remarkable account. Readers (in sequential order here): Michael DeKoster, Julie LaFontaine, Sefatia Romeo-Theken, Ed Connolly, Mary Kay Taylor, Mayor Greg Verga, State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Bob Gillis, Ruth Pino, Senator Bruce Tarr and Lenny Linquata.
Following the chapter readings, we will feature the dramatic and touching tale beautifully produced and portrayed in the premiere viewing of “Howard Blackburn: Gloucester’s Most Legendary Fisherman”, a new documentary by Kory Curcuru of 1623 Studios.
We invite you to join us at Maritime Gloucester’s Gallery on Saturday, July 15 for some, or all of our scheduled programs.
· 2-5:30pm 10-15 minute readings
· 5:30-6pm Light refreshments served
· 6-7:30pm Kory Curcuru’s premier documentary viewing
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Love going over to Marshalls Farmstand for great veggies, fruit and prepared foods. Most fun for me is to visit my friends the Alpacas. You can email at donna@ardizzoniphotography.com ,call or text 339-234-0776 for more information. Thank you for shopping local.
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Hope this email finds you well. Friends are asking why I haven’t tried to get our 2nd Saturday open mic up on good morning Gloucester, and frankly, I hadn’t thought to ask.
If possible to include on calendar/monthly:
2nd Saturday open mic at the First Universalist Church in Essex. Signup at 4pm, show starts at 4:15. We have some great features lined up: July 8-Quandering, Aug 12-Peter Crowley & Linda Werbner, Sep 9-Jim Scott
I usually post flyer on Facebook/Instagram too.
Let me know if you need more info/different format but thank you for running good morning Gloucester!
-Alexandra Kirby– Pleasant Street Music StudioTeaching students one note at a time
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