Tag: Things to do

North Shore Garden Club to Host a Spring Flower Show

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The North Shore Garden Club to host a spring flower show.Willowdale

The North Shore Garden Club is hosting a beautiful exhibition of all things flowers entitled “C’est la Vie” on May 25th from 1:00-5:00pm.  This event includes many classes of flower arrangement, dried plant material, photography and horticulture.  The historic Willowdale Estate in Topsfield is the setting for the event.

Please join us as a visitor to explore the many categories.  Share with us what is a spring opening of the senses!

The North Shore Garden Club is a member of the Garden Club of America and was started in 1915 for the purpose of stimulating interest in all elements of gardening, charitable giving as well as to support civic beauty and conservation of natural resources.

Contact: Cindy Morton

Email: cindymorton@verizon.net

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1st Annual Cape Ann Public Schools VIDEO FESTIVAL

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1st Annual Cape Ann Public Schools
VIDEO FESTIVAL
• All Cape Ann Students ages 6-19 are invited to participate.
• Videos will be judged in three age categories: Elementary, Middle and High Schools.
• There is no limit to the number of students participating on a video.
• Selected entries may be shown at various locations during the Gloucester Public School District Arts
Festival on Saturday May 7, 2011 at the Cape Ann Community Cinema, 21 Main Street, Gloucester.
Rules & Submission Checklist
1. An opening Title Screen and Closing Credits are required.
2. The video must run 3 – 5 minutes.
3. Please NO NEGATIVE STEREOTYPES.
4. Copyrighted material must be acknowledged in video credits
5. Record your entry on a DVD and label it with contact information.
6. Please include a typed copy of the script (if any) and list of students participating with school’s affiliation. Include the email
address, home address and phone number of one Participant in the video Project.
7. DVD submissions will not be returned but pickup may be arranged. We reserve the right to post all or portions of all
submissions on School System Web Sites, the Gloucester Education Foundation (GEF) website and videos may be shown at
various Gloucester Public School District, GEF and Cape Ann Community Cinema functions.
8. No video that portrays a minor will be publically shown without a signed release form from that minor’s parent or guardian.
9. Submit to Gloucester Education Foundation, 33 Commercial St, Third Floor, Gloucester, MA 01930.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF THE DVD IS SATURDAY APRIL 30, 2011
JUDGING CRITERIA
• STORY: Your Film should have a point, tell a story even if it’s a documentary.
• GENRE: Drama, Comedy, Documentary
• PRESENTATION: Film quality, Lighting and Sound.
• CREATIVITY: Use your imagination
• SPECIAL EFFECTS: Props, Music, Sound and FX
• EDITING: Story Telling, Transitions, Graphics Titles, Subtitles and Closing Credits.
For more information please contact: emailus@thinkthebest.org
Sponsored by

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Tugboats, Barges & the Can DO A Lifetime of Marine Salvage Essex Shipbuilding Museum April 5th Program

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Francis Burnham was born in Essex and has lived on the North Shore all his life.  He is the founder of Burnham Associates, Inc. of Salem , an entrepreneur who has worked on many marine construction projects along the U. S. east coast. 

He will be talking of his experiences bringing a dump scow barge from Lake Superior, through the Erie Canal, down the Hudson River to Salem where he now uses her in his business. 

Francis will also talk about purchasing from the U. S. Army a tugboat built to tow nuclear submarines, returning it from Sardinia, across the Atlantic to Salem .  Find out his frustrations in being the only bidder!  Lastly, he will talk about the last days and salvage of the Can Do, lost in the blizzard of 1978.

Join us to learn more of his fascinating stories of a lifetime in the marine salvage business.  This program will be held at the Waterline Center of the Essex Shipbuilding Museum , 7:30 p. m. on Tuesday, April 5.  Admission is $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers.

For more information please visit our website: www.essexshipbuildingmuseum.org

Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum 978-768-7541

YuKanRun Road Race Just Two Weeks Away

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Joey –
It’s hard to believe that we are only 2 weeks away from race day.
Thanks so much for your help promoting the upcoming Building Center YuKanRun.com Road Race.  I really appreciate your help. If there’s any chance you could include us in another GMG before the race, that would be great.
The discounted early registration fee is available for a limited time and ends on 3/31/11.
We have $1,000.00 in prize money and will have facepainting, balloons, music and more on race day.
Registration is going well and this is going to be a great race!
Thanks again,  Rich Morrell
YuKanRun.com

The Building Center YuKanRun.com

1-Mile Road Race Saturday, April 9, 2011     9:00 am

Gloucester, MA

Announcing the first of nine races in our exciting series that includes events all over the North Shore. Each race gets a little longer and helps you get a little stronger.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlanic Ocean as you run past the Gloucester Fisherman’s Memorial Statue along the historic waterfront. Test your off-season training and spring fitness or save the date as goal for your first road race.  Portions of race proceeds help support The Open Door Food Pantry. Click here to start your fundraising and help support The Open Door Food Pantry today.

This spectacular course is fast and flat. This is an officially sanctioned USATF race. View a course map.

$1000.00 in prize money! FREE race shirts to the first 300 that pre-register!

Registration:   $15     before 3/31/11    $18     after 4/1/11

Cape Ann Farmer’s Market Annual Movie Night Event, April 10

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You’re invited….

DINNER & MOVIE FUNDRAISER

SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2011, 4-7 PM

Cape Ann Community Cinema, 21 Main St., Gloucester

Featuring:

Fresh: New Thinking About What We’re Eating

FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Each has witnessed the rapid transformation of our agriculture into an industrial model, and confronted the consequences: food contamination, environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources, and morbid obesity. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our planet.

Among several main characters, FRESH features urban farmer and activist, Will Allen, the recipient of MacArthur’s 2008 Genius Award; sustainable farmer and entrepreneur, Joel Salatin, made famous by Michael Pollan’s book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma; and supermarket owner, David Ball, challenging our Wal-Mart dominated economy.

SOUP provided by DUCKWORTH’S BISTROT  & ALCHEMY

CHEESE provided by VALLEY VIEW FARM

BREAD provided by A&J KING ARTISAN BAKERS

SERVICE provided by LATITUDE 43

CUPCAKES provided by THE CAPE ANN CAKE CO.

BEER provided by CAPE ANN BREWING COMPANY

WINE provided by ALFALFA FARM &  STILL RIVER WINERY

$30 Standard Admission includes admission and refreshments OR

$45 Promotional Admission (includes admission, refreshments &  2011 CAFM membership – value is $30

For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.CapeAnnFarmersMarket.org

— Nicole Bogin, Manager
capeannnfarmersmarket@gmail.com
capeannfarmersmarket.org
978-290-2717

Things To Do- Geology Walk at Dogtown Sunday, March 27

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Hi Joey,
Wondering if you might post this great free Essex County Greenbelt walk on
your blog?
Sunday, March 27, 1 – 3 p.m.
Geology Walk at Dogtown
Carter Reservation, Gloucester
Led by Greenbelt’s Executive Director Ed Becker and Greenbelt staff member
Cathy Lanois
The landscape and legends of Dogtown have inspired naturalists and writers
for centuries. On this walk, we’ll focus on natural history, with an eye to
the many interesting geologic features of this unique area. Registration
required, please email smd@ecga.org
Directions: From Route 128 North, take the third exit off Grant Circle, the
first Gloucester Rotary, onto Washington Street, Route 127. Drive 2.2 miles.
Just after the causeway that crosses the outlet for Goose Cove, turn right
onto Dennison Street. Drive to the end of Dennison Street and park at the
Greenbelt sign.
Thanks, Jill Buchanan

Blue Shutters Inn Food & Wine Tasting — March 19 and May 7

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From The Blue Shutters Inn Blog–

Food & Wine Tasting Updates — March 19 and May 7


Check out the update below for details on our next Food & Wine Tasting, on March 19. If you can’t make it this weekend, you’ll have another chance later this spring — and we wanted to let folks know that there’s been a date change for this next event. We’re moving this second tasting to Saturday May 7 — it had been scheduled for April 30, but there were too many conflicts. We’ll still go with our Cinco de Mayo theme, featuring a selection of red and white wines and food items from Chile, Argentina and other countries south of the border. That’s also Mother’s Day weekend, and we thought this be a great way to show Mom how much you care. Think about it — bring her along so she can wake up Mother’s Day morning to the beauty of Good Harbor Beach, after tasting great food and wine the afternoon/evening before. There will be time to enjoy walks on the beach, and we’ll also have menus and recommendations for those interested in dining at one of Cape Ann’s many restaurants – and a guide to some of our favorite spots for drinks, shopping and entertainment.
For both of these events — around Saturday March 19 and Saturday May 7 — you can make it a weekend getaway and get a special Blue Shutters discount: book a room Saturday and get Friday night at half-price.
Call us for more details…and to reserve a room and a spot for one of these food and wine tasting events.

CAPE ANN SUMMER PLAYCAMP 2011

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Henry Allen TheatreWorks & Cape Ann Art Haven present:

CAPE ANN SUMMER PLAYCAMP 2011

Henry Allen TheatreWorks and Cape Ann Art Haven have teamed up to offer a unique and exciting summer theatre and art camp, with workshops for ages 6-18!

The sky’s the limit on what magic can be spun out of the imaginations of young people! In our unique Summer Playcamp, students of will engage in the collaborative art of crafting then performing a short play, including the design and creation of their own sets, costumes and props! Each session will culminate in a staged performance for family and friends. These original short plays will be inspired by the folklore of Cape Ann. Playwriting and practice will take place in the TheatreWorks lab at The Cape Ann (or ‘The Annie’ to her friends), and the art classes will take place at Cape Ann Art Haven. Regstration is OPEN. Call Cape Ann Art Haven to register today! 978.283.3888

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Art Classes for Adults Instructor: Kathy Roberts

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Looking for a new, fun creative experience!! Take a class with other adults this Spring!

Watercolor painting and sketching/drawing instruction along with a painting demonstration at each class.

Weekdays from 6 – 8 pm during March, April, & May. Classes will be held in East Gloucester on Lendall St. Pick the number of classes you would like to attend – pay -as -you-go for $25 per class or 4 classes for $100. Some supplies included. For more information call at 978-281-3665 or contact me at kathygroberts@yahoo.com. Class size is limited to 6 people.

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Listen Up Yarn Freaks- The Yarn Crawl Is A Comin!

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Joey,
Coveted Yarn is part of www.ayarncrawl.com coming up March 10th to the 13th. Think of a pub crawl but for yarn addicts. 🙂 We will be giving one lucky crawler a $500 Coveted Yarn Shopping spree among hundreds of dollars of other prizes in addition to awesome sales and promotions. Leslie Wind of Rockport will be here demonstrating and selling her shawl pins and "tewelry" (jewelry that doubles as a tool for some fiber related work). Coveted will be open from 7 am to 11 pm all four days of the crawl. I was wondering if you could spread the word about it and also if you wanted to come down at some point and shoot a video. We are expecting people from all over northeast. Hope all is well.
Thanks!
-Robert
— Coveted Yarn
121 E. Main St.
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978)282-8809
www.covetedyarn.com
info@covetedyarn.com
New Extended Hours:
Mon – Fri 10:00AM – 9:30PM
Sat&  Sun 10:00AM – 5:00PM

The North Shore Yarn Crawl 2011 is happening March 10th-13th. Please join us for a self-guided tour of the premier yarn shops on Boston’s North Shore.

Community Restaurants Celebrate the “Spirit of Community” with Fundraising Series

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Serenitee Management, owners of Latitude43, Minglewood Tavern and Alchemy Bistro in Gloucester, as well as Cala’s in Manchester-by-the-sea, 15 Walnut in Hamilton, Backstage Bistro at NSMT and Hale Street Tavern in Beverly Farms renews its commitment to community with the second annual “Spirit of Community” Fundraising series – a winter-long effort to give back to the towns they serve. All six restaurants will host events that both honor community groups and leaders who go the extra mile and help to raise funds for the continuation and growth of important community resources.

The list of events is large and growing and the excitement around collaboration with organizations like the YMCA, HAWK, and Gloucester Education Foundation, local rotary clubs, National Autism Awareness and many other local and national causes has re-enforced the importance of sharing in the work of raising a village. “We are very excited to put our energy into supporting the needs of our communities, those same communities who have supported us throughout the years with their continued patronage, “says Jennifer Goulart Amero, events and marketing manager for the group. “The staff couldn’t be more excited about the events we have planned and about the potential to make a huge impact on groups that are such an important part of what makes a town a community, and who are suffering the most at the hands of a tough economy. Everyone likes to have a good time for a good cause.”

Community focus is the cornerstone of the group’s evolution. Mark McDonough, owner of Serenitee Restaurant Group with partner, chef Jeff Cala was a founding father of both Timebanks and the Cape Ann Farmer’s Market. From hiring local builders and electricians to decorating with local art, acting locally is central to every step they take. Says McDonough of his reasoning, “I create restaurants that create community. Breaking bread and passing plates with friends is what the whole dining experience is about. Finding ways to expand on that idea by creating meals that create conversation and both build and support the idea of community seems like exactly what we should be doing”.

Last year’s events included Ladies’ Night for HAWC at 15 Walnut in Hamilton, a benefit for Cape Ann Timebanks featuring Groove at Alchemy, Hale Street Tavern’s IheartHale Street PROM to raise money for the a Beverly High School Scholarship fund, several 10% back smaller group events and the conclusion of the series on April 29 – “Celebrate Gloucester” a major event to celebrate life in Gloucester, to honor community heroes and to raise much needed funds for the Gloucester Fishermen Athletics Program.

Year round events have been added to the year two Spirit of Giving calendar including The Alchemy of Art series at Alchemy restaurant which debuted in mid-November, celebrating the artistic spirit with a focus on education. Each month a local artist’s work will be shown, promoted and available for sale, with a 10% donation from each to the Gloucester Education Foundation (GEF), a group dedicated to bridging budgetary shortfalls in areas like arts and music. A year-end gala auction will wrap up the series with 100% of proceeds being contributed to the GEF.

Highlights of the year two series include the second annual “Bourbon on Rogers Street” Mardi Gras Fundraiser for YMCA Teens service mission to New Orleans. Last years’ event, held at Latitude 43 in Gloucester, raised several thousands of dollars for travel expenses for youth participants in a fun and festive evening. This year’s event will be held on FAT TUESDAY, Tuesday, March 8, 2011 from 5:00-close with 10% of dining room food and beverage sales going to the YMCA group, plus raffles, an auction and a live Dixie Land Band. Similar events include one benefiting the For Jake’s Sake Toomey Tramples Autism foundation will be held at Hale Street Tavern in Beverly Farms on Sunday, March 27 from 5-close, another for North Shore United Way on April 13th at Latitude 43 in Gloucester and a Cape Ann Timebanks “Friend raiser” Dance featuring the Paula Karakedis band at Alchemy Bistro on Saturday, March 26 from 9-close.

For information on upcoming events go the restaurant sites: www.latfortythree.com, http://www.minglewoodtavern.com , www.alchemybistro.com, www.calasrestaurant.com, www.fifteenwalnut.com and www.hale-street.com

For inquiries on hosting an event for your nonprofit organization, please contact Jennifer Goulart Amero at jenniferalchemy@gmail.com

Things To Do- Cape Ann Community Cinema Oscar Party Sunday Night!

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The Super Bowl. The World Series. The Stanley Cup. Nope – never heard of ’em. We do know that as winter starts to come to a close, it’s time to celebrate, not only because it’s no longer necessary to chip the caked salt from your shoes every night, but because Academy Awards Night is imminent.

The Cinema’s annual WICKED AWESOME OSCARS PARTY is this Sunday the 27th, with doors opening at 7:30pm. Guests will get to vote on the 7 major categories, and one winner of a private movie party will be chosen at random from the field of most-right predictions. The Party is free to attend, with a suggested donation of $10.00 to benefit the Cinema.

The Oscar-nominated short films will be playing all weekend: the Animated shorts on Friday the 25th at 7:30pm, Saturday the 26th at 5:00pm and Sunday the 27th at 4:00pm; the Live Action shorts Friday the 25th at 5:00pm, Saturday the 26th at 7:30pm and Sunday the 27th at 5:30pm.
The new documentary, THE HARMONY GAME, about the making of Simon and Garfunkel’s legendary 1971 album, "Bridge Over Troubled Water," will screen on Thursday the 24th at 7:30pm for a special one-night-only engagement. Door prizes will include copies of the film and the album on CD.
Want the full schedule? Either visit our website, or download the whole shebang through March 31.

A NOTE ABOUT TICKET PRICING

We do our very best to keep prices low (we have the lowest concession prices anywhere), but from time-to-time, we must adjust for inflation. I won’t say that it pains me to announce an increase in ticket prices – it’s only 50 cents across the board – but effective March 1, 2011, tickets will be priced as such:

$9.50 ::: Adults
$8.00 ::: Students & Seniors
$6.50 ::: Members
Premium tickets (fundraisers, operas, ballets) will remain as-is.
Until then, discount tickets are available at the present 10/$60 price (they will be 10/$65 after 2/28/11). As a special incentive, we are offering a seat to our WICKED AWESOME OSCAR PARTY to anyone who purchases this 10-pack before February 27th (the date of the party). This applies to first-time buyers (who will receive a free Cinema membership with discount and DVD borrowing privileges), as well as existing members who have just run out of the discount tickets. It’s still a wicked good deal all around, considering the quality of the programming, the uniqueness of the atmosphere and the fact that you don’t have to schlep Up-The-Line for any of it.
Thank you for helping us end our year for the first time in the black. Granted, it’s only 48 cents in the black, but hey – we’ll take it!
See you soon,

Rob Newton

The Cape Ann Community Cinema
(978) 309-8448

Things To Do! Boston Derby Dames Home Opener Saturday Feb 26th!

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- there is no better entertainment value dollar for dollar than a Boston Derby Dame bout. 

The  eclectic crowd, the hard hitting fast paced action, the music, the announcers.  The shit is off the chains entertaining believe me. These girls mean business.

2011 BDD SEASON OPENER February 26, 2011

Boston Massacre vs Montreal 

Nutcrackers vs Cosmonaughties

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WHO: Boston Derby Dames

WHAT: Full Contact, Flat Track Roller Derby
DATE: Saturday, February 26, 2011

WHERE: Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, MA

TIME: Doors open 4 pm
Bout 1, 5pm: Boston Massacre vs. Montreal  
     Bout 2, 7pm: Nutcrackers vs. Cosmonaughties
     After party at 9pm with DJ John Barera
TICKETS: $16 online and at the door

With less than a week until our home opener, you don’t want to be left out in the cold. Get your tickets online today! For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.bostonderbydames.com

Bout #1

Boston Massacre vs New Skids on the Block(Montreal)

Montreal and the Massacre have met several times over the last few seasons, but this marks the Skids’ first trip to Shriner’s Auditorium. They’ll br bringing their neon to Boston for the Massacre’s home opener. Long known for their good humor and amazing half-time shows, Montreal spent 2010 showing the WFTDA world what’s up on the track. They swept their games at Philly’s East Coast Extravaganza and made their first appearance at Eastern Regionals. Boston defeated them in the first round of regionals, but Montreal put up a scrappy fight. They’re likely looking for revenge, and this time on Boston’s home track. Keep your eye on two phenomenal Skids jammers, Iron Wench and Ewan Wotarmy. Both have been known to sprint to 20 point jams. Their blockers are no slouches either, with Jess Bandit and Smack Daddy doing serious damage in the pack.

Bout #2

Cosmonaughties vs Nutcrackers

The last these two teams saw of each other, the Cosmos were skating to a playoff’s victory while the Nuts settled in for the third place in the 2010 home team standings. There’s a lot to prove in the home opener, and the Nuts would like to take home a victory fresh out of the gate. The Cosmos, always a bridesmaid, never a bride, are looking to kick off what they hope will finally be a Golden Fez Championship season in 2011.

The Boston Derby Dames are Boston’s first and only all-female, DIY, skater-owned and operated flat track roller derby league and proud members of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association.

GLOUCESTER STAGE SETS 2011 PLAY PASS SEASON

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Gloucester Stage Artistic Director Eric C. Engel recently announced Gloucester Stage’s 2011 Summer Play Pass season to begin on Thursday, June 9 with Living Together, the second installment of The Norman Conquests trilogy by Alan Ayckbourn. Living Together features the full cast from Gloucester Stage’s 2010 hit production of Table Manners, the trilogy’s first installment. The Gloucester Stage professional summer season also includes a powerful world premiere drama by an acclaimed stage, screen and television writer; a chamber version of one of the heartiest and heart warming musicals ever written; the return of last season’s moving Trying with the acclaimed 2010 cast and the return of Founding Artistic Director Israel Horovitz as he brings a re-envisioning of a play he first premiered at Gloucester Stage 17 years ago. According to Engel, “I’m hoping for and expecting to have our best season ever–the best of who we’ve been recently, who we’ve been historically as a champion of smart new plays, and, at the same time, venturing into new territory to present an intimate version of a really big musical. I’m thrilled with the roster of returning artists. How exciting to have the full casts from last season’s Table Manners and Trying committed to join us again in summer 2011!” Single tickets and play passes for the 2011 Season are available for purchase by calling the Gloucester Stage Box Office at 978-281-4433 or visiting www.gloucesterstage.org.

GLOUCESTER STAGE 2011

SUMMER PLAYPASS SEASON

June 9 – June 26 Living Together

by Alan Ayckbourn

Gloucester Stage’s 2011 season kicks off with Living Together, the second installment of Alan Ayckbourn’s The Norman Conquests trilogy. In 2010 Gloucester Stage presented the first play of the trilogy, Table Manners. This heartbreakingly hilarious reunion of adult siblings and their spouses enjoyed wide critical acclaim and sell out audiences. Taking place adjacent to the dining room and simultaneous with the chaos of Table Manners, Living Together features the anti-upping antics of the family living room and proudly. reunites the entire cast from last season’s hit production of Table Manners. The reunited cast includes Academy Award nominee and Gloucester resident Lindsay Crouse and an all star cast of Boston actors including Richard Snee, Barlow Adamson, Sarah Newhouse, Jennie Israel and Steven Barkhimer. The performance schedule for Living Together is Thursday, June 9 through Saturday, June 11 at 8 pm; Wednesday, June 15 through Saturday, June 18 at 8 pm; Wednesday, June 22 through Saturday, June 25 at 8 pm: Saturday matinees at 3 pm on June 11, June 18 & June 25 & Sunday performances at 4 pm on June 12, June 19 & June 26.

June 30 – July 17 The Most Happy Fella

Book, Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser

Frank Loesser’s musical theatre triumph The Most Happy Fella is a touching love story featuring the toe tapping hit songs Standing on the Corner, Big “D” and Ooh, My Feet and the heartfelt ballads Somebody Somewhere, Joey, Joey, Joey and My Heart Is So Full of You; a big story about a special love told in a unique, intimate style at Gloucester Stage. The performance schedule for The Most Happy Fella is Thursday, June 30 through Saturday, July 2 at 8 pm; Wednesday, July 6 through Saturday, July 9 at 8 pm; Wednesday, July 13 through Saturday, July 16 at 8 pm, Saturday matinees on July 2, July 9 and July 16 at 3 pm & Sunday performances on July 3, July 10 and July 17 at 4 pm. Sunday, July 3 at 4:00 pm is An Evening of Theatre and Fireworks; the performance will be followed by a party and special viewing of the Gloucester fireworks.

July 21 – August 7 Last Day WORLD PREMIERE

by Richard Vetere

Gloucester Stage proudly presents Last Day, a world premiere from acclaimed stage, screen and television writer Richard Vetere. Vetere’s newest work is a dark, delicious and mysterious love story set in a Long Island cemetery where not all secrets are underground. Vetere is the author of past Gloucester Stage hits as the award winning Gangster Apparel and First Love. The performance schedule for Last Day is Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23 at 8 pm; Wednesday, July 27 through Saturday, July 30 at 8 pm; Wednesday, August 3 through Saturday, August 6 at 8 pm; Saturday matinees on July 23, July 30 and August 6 at 3 pm and Sunday performances on July 24, July 31 and August 7 at 4 pm.

August 10 – August 21 Trying Limited Run: Two Weeks Only

by Joanna McClelland Glass

2010 PRODUCTION RETURNS

A cross-generational tour de force ensues when Sarah, a determined young secretary from the Canadian prairie, finds herself working for the aging Francis Biddle, Attorney General during World War II and the primary American Judge on the postwar Nuremberg Trials. This intimate and inspiring story, based on the playwright’s own experience, has been acclaimed by audiences and critics throughout the United States and Canada. The 2010 production of Trying met with unanimous popular and critical acclaim and the 2010 cast featuring Richard Mawe as Judge Frances Biddle and Becky Webber as Sarah return for a limited run of two weeks. The performance schedule for Trying is Wednesday, August 10 through Saturday, August 13 at 8 pm; Wednesday, August 17 through Saturday, August 20 at 8 pm; Saturday matinees on August 13 and August 20 at 3 pm and Sunday performances are August 14 and August 21 at 4 pm.

August 25 – September 11 Fighting Over Beverley

by Israel Horovitz

A romantic comedy set in Gloucester, Israel Horovitz’s Fighting Over Beverley is a love triangle among three 70+ year-olds: Beverley, who came to America from England as a war-bride; Zelly, her Gloucester fisherman-husband; and Archie, the Brit she jilted 53 years earlier. Elliot Norton Award winner Sandra Shipley is set to play Beverley, the English war bride.  For its 2011 return to Gloucester Stage Horovitz has re-envisioned the funny and poignant Fighting Over Beverley which first premiered at Gloucester Stage in 1993. Fighting Over Beverley is part of Horovitz’s popular series of North Shore Massachusetts-based plays that includes The Widow’s Blind Date, Park Your Car in Harvard Yard and Gloucester Stage’s 2009-season triumph Sins of the Mother. Performances of Fighting Over Beverley are Thursday, August 25 through Saturday, August 27; Wednesday, August 31 through Saturday, September 3 and Wednesday, September 7 through Saturday, September 10 at 8 pm; Saturday matinees on August 27, September 3 and September 10 at 3 pm and Sunday performances on August 28, September 4 and September 11 at 4 pm.

PLACE TICKET PRICES PAY WHAT YOU CAN
Gloucester Stage Company Adult $37.00 The ticket price for the first 3 pm
267 East Main Street Seniors $32.00 Saturday matinee of each pro-

Gloucester, MA Students $32.00 duction is Pay What You Can.

CAPE ANN NIGHTS:

The Wednesday and Thursday 8 pm performances are $20 for residents of Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester. Proof of residency required. Limited amount of tickets available per performance.

For further information and to purchase tickets, call the Gloucester Stage Box Office at 978-281-4433 or visit www.gloucesterstage.org

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