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Meet the Artists: Beth Williams, Melody Phaneuf, David Calvo

December 27, 2018 / Good to Know, Things to Do & See

Beth Williams is a studio jeweler and glass beadmaker whose original focus in metals shifted to incorporate the kaleidoscope of colors and textures that glass now contributes to her work. Combining glass, gold, and silver, Beth creates contemporary elegant jewelry that is colorful, playful and sculptural. From her earliest beginnings in stained (“flat”) glass, Beth’s… Read more »

20 Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas Under $20

December 19, 2018 / Good to Know, Things to Do & See

Season’s Greetings! Christmas is right around the corner and we’ve arrived just in the nick of time to help you with those last-minute stocking stuffer gifts ideas! We’ve uncovered some pretty cool twenty under $20 stocking stuffers to fit every person on your holiday shopping list and all of our ideas are available from local… Read more »

Cheers to the Holidays with Festive Spirits in and around Gloucester!

December 06, 2018 / Good to Know, Things to Do & See

The winter holidays are truly one of the most wonderful times of year when the city streets, storefronts, and neighborhoods are aglow with the comfort and joys of the seasons. It’s also the time of year for giving back to your community or to an organization that is near and dear to your heart. While… Read more »

Discover Twenty Things Under $20 in Gloucester MA

October 15, 2018 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Making the most of your visit to Gloucester doesn’t mean that you have to spend a lot of money. There are so many great things to see and do for all ages and interests that are free or reasonably priced. Here is our list of Twenty Things Under $20 to discover on your next trip… Read more »

Down to the Sea: Boating in Gloucester, MA

October 15, 2018 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Photo by Benjamin Boynton New England Boating magazine features Gloucester as a “fishing port with a fishing heritage that runs deep” in a recently published article, Down to the Sea: Boating in Gloucester, MA. Writer Rob Duca highlights the City’s plans to attract more attention from recreational boaters with a revitalized waterfront including dock-and-dine options, shopping,… Read more »

Meet the Artists: Regina Piantedosi, Ann Schlecht, and Sally Seamans

October 02, 2018 / Good to Know, Things to Do & See

Gloucester’s art community is one of the many reasons that brings visitors from all over to the area. Art has played an integral role in Gloucester’s history, especially the Rock Neck Art Colony – the oldest operating art colony since 1850. Depending on the season and artist, they are typically in their studios working or their art… Read more »

Gloucester MA: At the Intersection of Fisheries and Art

September 20, 2018 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

With permission by Malerie Yolen-Cohen | Featured in Gateway Mavens, September 19, 2018 WHY GO: The iconic statue, “The Man At the Wheel” defines Gloucester MA past and present. Sporting foul weather gear, the Fisherman’s Memorial, erected in 1923, lists the thousands of Gloucester mariners lost at sea. Home port of the Andrea Gail – the fishing boat that… Read more »

Reasons For All Seasons

September 05, 2018 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Just a 45-minute drive from Boston, we invite you to visit, stop and stay a while. Enjoy a morning beach walk, an afternoon of exploration, a full day of touring, fireside dining, boutique shopping, or an overnight stay with ocean views. We welcome you to Gloucester and Cape Ann all year ‘round! WINTER In the winter,… Read more »

Gloucester Fun Fact: The Infamous Sea Serpent

August 23, 2018 / Good to Know, History/Maritime

Since 1635, there have been sightings of a strange creature swimming in Gloucester Harbor. Hundreds saw it in the early 1800s, but local scientists could not classify it, and local fishermen didn’t recognize it.

Our Top 10 List – Why We LOVE Gloucester

August 23, 2018 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Authentic Gloucester is America’s oldest seaport boasting award-winning beaches, art galleries, maritime history, a working waterfront, schooner sails and Gloucester Fresh seafood.