Good Morning Gloucester

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I created this slideshow of prices which shows we have lower median rents than Lynn, Peabody and Beverly. I read a ton on Facebook about rent being outrageous in Gloucester as if it were a unique to Gloucester thing but it’s everywhere and Gloucester is a bargain compared to other places in our region.

Sublime…

Evan started having the first hint of symptoms during the Summer of 2021-Fall of 2021. He was diagnosed early 2022. He now has a team of doctors at the Sean M. Healey and AMG Center for ALS at Mass General Hospital. Evan is now fully dependant on a walker to get around the house and quick errands and a wheelchair for longer outings. He describes his right hand as “basically useless” and his left hand and right leg is getting weaker. If you look closely at his arms you will most likely see the twitching (fasciculations) of his muscles. His legs are very stiff and he experiences clonus and spasticity regularly. Just today, I had to call the fire department as he fell getting out of bed and couldn’t bend his legs to get up. They got him up but it still took over TWO hours for his knees to finally bend.

Evan is now taking multiple medications to help slow the progression of this disease (and more to come). These medications are not cheap. For example, one medication he takes as an injection is $215 a month and not covered by insurance. He is also most likely going to need more equipment, such as motorized wheelchairs or scooters, a hospital or adjustable bed, hoyer lifts and more.

My work has been so supportive and organized this for Evan and I. We are so appreciative of this fundraiser and any help we receive. This is incredibly difficult to deal with and not the life we had imagined for us. If you’d like to donate a raffle or something, let me know and I will pass on the phone number (just didn’t want to post it publicly on here)

-Marie & Evan

Pavilion Beach is a great little spot for many reasons but mostly because it’s relaxing with quite a lot going on in the vicinity. Hail Pavilion Beach!

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From Cape Ann Whale Watch:

BOAT LIGHT PARADE & FIREWORKS CRUISE! Saturday September 3rd, departing at 7:30pm. Once again, we are the judges boat, which means we are your front row seat to the show! Tickets are $20 & cash only (pick up at our ticket office). DJ Tracey Sousa & a full cash bar. FUN FOR ALL AGES!

Photos from Jackie Bennett

Teamwork…

Coordinated by Kitt Cox

Saturday, August 27, 2022 2 – 6 PM

Locations: 
Cultural Center at Rocky Neck 6 Wonson Street Gloucester, MA

Sailor Stan’s 1 Wonson Street Gloucester MA

Ice Cream Gallery 39 Rocky Neck Ave Gloucester MA

International Play Music on the Porch Day returns to Rocky Neck on Saturday, August 27 starting at 2 PM in various locations throughout the neighborhood. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy these free porch concerts while exploring the galleries, restaurants, and stunning views. To participate or for more information contact local musician and organizer Kitt Cox, kittcox@gmail.com.

Building off last year’s success on Rocky Neck, this year’s International Play Music on the Porch Day includes several musicians performing a variety of genres, including folk, sea shanties, jazz, West African drums, acoustic blues, and children’s music to attract both locals and tourists to listen, dance, visit galleries and dine at Rocky Neck’s restaurants. Kitt Cox brought this effort to the neighborhood last year and continues to expand the local reach of this worldwide event.  The three main locations and featured artists are listed below. Schedule is subject to change.

#1 The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson St.):  2 PM West African Drumming with Mamadou Diop;   3:30 PM “The Pigeon Brothers”

#2 Rocky Neck Ice Cream (39 Rocky Neck Ave):  2:30 PM – PS&R Trio;  3 PM – Paul Knox

#3 Sailor Stan’s (1 Wonson St): 2 PM Open Stage with Jeanne Carey, Steve Yost, Barry O’Brien, Kitt Cox and guests

Play Music on The Porch Day is a worldwide event that’s been in full swing since 2018, when thousands of musicians in countries from Australia to Zimbabwe participated. It is an inclusive concept that unites people around the world. Musicians of all kinds perform on their porches on the last Saturday in August, and they post their live-recorded videos with the #playmusicontheporchday hashtag which allows them all to be streamed into a live and ongoing worldwide event on the web. The custom flier for this year’s event was created by young Rocky Neck resident Charlie E.

A sampling of this year’s performers includes fingerstyle guitarist Paul Knox, West African drummer Mamadou Diop, multi-instrumentalist Steve Yost, female vocal trio PRS and Cape Ann-inspired songwriter (and children’s performer) Kitt Cox. This information is subject to change.

For more about Play Music on the Porch Day check these out:

Origin Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnoQvbG6wLo

2021 Recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqXBlQ7RC1U