My View of Life on the Dock
Let’s keep these summer vibes going. Save the date for some last opportunities on our Decks! And there is still time to come by boat, Dock & Dine open. For updates join our email list on our website and bookmark tinyurl.com/milemarkerone
I noticed activity at Sailor Stan’s a couple of days ago. It appears it’s being prepared to be sold. Good luck to all!
This is the first year in a while the Red Sox have been fun to watch! I’m psyched to watch these games!
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🍻 Cape Ann’s Only Brew Fest is Almost Here! 🍻
☀️ Forecast: Sunny & 70s — the perfect day by the harbor for Blackburn Brew Fest! 🎶🍔🍺
📅 Saturday, Sept. 13
⏰ 1–5 PM | 🌊 Stage Fort Park, Gloucester | 🎟 21+ Only
Sip your way through 20+ local breweries, enjoy live music, food trucks, games, and stunning harbor views. 🌅 Grab your tickets now and save $10 before they sell out: www.blackburnbrewfest.com
On that horrible day 24 years ago, a friend of my children and neighbor was supposed to be on Flight 11. Due to her boss deciding to save some money she was not on Flight 11. Her parents did not know that she had changed her flight. When we finally we found out she was not on the flight, actually she was on the runway, a change happened. Have learned if something does not go your way, just let it go. Grateful but the pain of that day will never go away.
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| 09.16.25 | GMGI Open House & Art Unveiling As part of Gloucester’s Stand Up for Art & Science initiative, you are invited to explore our waterfront campus, chat with GMGI scientists, and learn more about our groundbreaking work at the intersection of science and the sea. This special evening will also feature the unveiling of a temporary sea urchin sculpture titled “The Grace of Movement” by local artist Rebecca Nagle and assisted by Sinikka Nogelo, who will speak about their artistic vision and process. Guests are invited to join us for light refreshments and experience how art and science come together at GMGI. Register today!  09.24.25 | A Deeper Dive into Genomics Group tours of GMGI will be offered with a deeper dive into the world of genomic science. Even if you have already been on a tour of GMGI, we have something new for you to learn! During our visit to the Academy, we will do a hands-on DNA Extraction activity. Tours will accommodate up to 15 people; if the Wednesday tour fills up, we will accommodate a second tour on Thursday, September 25th from 2:30pm – 4:30pm.Register today! 10.09.25 | Annual Byrnes Lecture SeriesJoin Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI) for an engaging lecture exploring how cutting-edge genomics is transforming our understanding of ocean life and its connection to human health. From unlocking the secrets of long-lived rockfish to revealing the genetic blueprints that support resilient marine ecosystems, Emma Strand, Ph.D., Staff Scientist, and Stephen Treaster, Ph.D., Research Scientist, will highlight how genomic research is driving new strategies for conservation and offering surprising insights with direct benefits for people.Register today! 10.23.25 | GMGI Science ForumGMGI’s Science Forum has become a showcase for world-class scientists to present on a range of topics in marine research, as well as an opportunity to encourage interdisciplinary discussions and new collaborations. 2025 marks GMGI’s tenth annual Science Forum! The event is open to scientists, science educators, graduate students, and post-docs, as well as citizen scientists who are interested in the represented topics. Learn more and register! |
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Hi Joey,
I was hoping you may be able to help get the word out that tonight’s forum has been moved online. We have posted it on social, sent the announcement to the paper and there will be an email blast going out today as well.
The public can zoom in via https://gloucester-ma-gov.zoom.us/j/84699153016
Or watch it live on 1623 Studio’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3FvyyIGmRU
Birds of a Feather…….. well, you know the rest.
The Sept 11 attack was 24 years ago. For many of us, myself included, it’s a day etched in memory. That day and the days and weeks that followed seemed to stack up horror upon horror in unimaginable ways. I will never forget, but there’s an entire generation for whom the day does not live in memory. That day changed our nation and the world in ways evident even today in the safety measures, airline precautions and more. Please take a moment today to pause, reflect and remember.
This is a blog post I wrote in 2009 that expresses some of the thoughts 16 years ago when I was still teaching and my children were young adults. It still feels relevant.
https://dalpiazryan.blogspot.com/2009/09/september-11.html
The much-loved Lanesville Music Festival returns on Saturday, September 13, 2025 (rain date: September 14) at the Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan Street, Gloucester, MA. This long-standing tradition, hosted by the LCC, promises a full day of live music, food, and community spirit from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
The festival showcases an exciting lineup of local and regional talent, with performances by:
Families and music lovers of all ages are invited to spend the day enjoying a diverse mix of music, food and drinks for sale, and a variety of local vendors. A cash bar will also be available. Admission is by donation, making the event accessible to everyone in the community.
“The Lanesville Music Festival is more than just a concert – it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and connection,” said event organizers. “We look forward to welcoming neighbors, friends, and visitors for a day of joy and togetherness.”
Event Details:
Location: Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan Street, Gloucester, MA
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 (rain date: Sunday, September 14)
Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Admission: By donation
This family-friendly event has become a hallmark of the Cape Ann cultural calendar, celebrating the rich musical talent and resilient spirit of the community.
For more information, please visit the Lanesville Community Center website at: www.lanesvillecommunitycenter.org or scan the QR code on festival posters around town.
After my shift on Tuesday, the view was special. Stage Fort Park is a jewel for the city of Gloucester. Lucky to live here.
Lightkeeper’s House…
Who: New England Experimental Art Group
What: An evening with Steve Bennett
Where: ZOOM
When: September 17, 2025, 7:00pm
New England Experimental Art Group Presents Artist Steve Bennett
Please join us as we listen to respected artist Steve Bennett discuss his artistic journey. This exciting talk is open to all members of New England Experimental Art Group.
When is a small piece of icy window screen the building block for a metropolis? How can strips of quilling paper become building blocks for a cosmic slot canyon? Steve Bennett will show us his approach to creating/reimagining cities and fashioning natural worlds in miniature. He’ll also talk about his new experiments with what he calls “hybrid photography”—using traditional photos as compositional and stylistic prompts for editing with AI. Steve will show us examples of how he uses the “3B’s’’ (bending, breaking, and blending) to create artworks that take us on a visual journey through alternative realities filled with tensions between the actual and the possible and “what is” and “what if.”
The New England Experimental Group is a creative forum, its main mission is to increase public awareness and to foster self-expression by bringing artists together to explore and share ideas that cultivate creative freedom.
If you would like to learn more about The New England Experimental Art Group please contact: Nella Lush, Experimental Group, Chair, via email at experimentalartgroup@gmail.com.
Good Morning Gloucester 