Month: February 2009
Gloucester’s Poet Laureate John Ronan To Recite
Yesterday I got a call from Sharon asking me if I thought it would be okay to ask Gloucester’s Poet Laureate John Ronan to recite the poem he wrote in tribute of Matteo Russo and John Orlando at the Gloucester Guerilla Art event today at Cape Ann Community Cinema.
I told her sure if she could get ahold of him and he wanted to do it. Sharon tells me that in fact he will come and is honored to be a part of it.
We will be showing up early around 12:30 if anyone wants to swing by and hang out before the show (my favorite part).
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It’s Salmonella Jelly Time!
I just read that the peanut butter company that was responsible for the salmonella cases just went bankrupt. That’s gotta suck. Long time in business and then poof, all done.
It’s Salmonella Jelly Time!, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
thanks Renee for sending this in
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Rescheduled Russo Fundraiser TODAY Sunday February 15th at 1:30PM
Please join us in this important event that was rescheduled due to bad weather last month–
On January 3, 2009 the Gloucester fishing boat Patriot sank taking the lives of Matteo Russo and John Orlando. Matteo Russo, 36, leaves behind a pregnant wife and four year old son. To help the family Joe Ciaramitaro of GoodMorningGloucester.com and Robert Newton of Cape Ann Community Cinema are holding a fund-raiser on Sunday, February 15, 1:30 pm, at Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main St. A portion of the proceeds will be contributed to the family. Tickets are $7.00.
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We will have GMG TShirts Available For Purchase and 100% of the proceeds will go to the family. Every dollar you spend toward a tshirt will be deposited into a bank account for the children of Matteo Russo after the event this coming Sunday. So please come, have a great time, see some incredible footage of Gloucester and help the family of this horrible tragedy.
Sunday February 15th Come one, Come ALL!
I saw several of the presentations and I can’t begin to tell you how awesome it is going to be. For a measly $7 you will be completely entertained, and donate to a great cause.
The show is awesome led off with Rob Newton’s collection of vintage Gloucester postcards scanned in high resolution. We saw a sample of these at the first GGAP event and it was a whole lot of fun seeing old Gloucester on the big screen and guessing where some of the locations were.
Sharon Lowe -GMG contributor and Flapping Like A Haddock blogger presents her video, “Wall St. Autumn,” is a close-up look at the beauty of fall in East Gloucester.
After that we get to see the very fresh perspective slideshow from John Hintlian, a photographer, surfer, and web designer “Never The Same Place Twice: The Many Moods Of Cape Ann”. John’s presentation and photography style is unique and fresh and I think you’re going to love his work (passion). You can check out John’s blog Hye Tyde
Next up Oliver Horowitz will present his short buddy film, “Eddie & Paul,” which was shot entirely in Gloucester in December 2007.
To finish Steve Borichevsky, my favorite Gloucester Photography blogger with his ShootingMyUniverse will present his video, “Walking About Gloucester: Images From America’s Oldest Seaport,” showing pictures of Gloucester and its wildlife set to music including Van Morrison. I just love Steve’s photography.
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Gloucester House Explosion
Gloucester House Explosion, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Thanks Mike Lindberg for the photos
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Gloucester House Explosion
Gloucester House Explosion, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Thanks Mike Linberg for the photos
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GMG Q&A- Kathy Ciuluffo
Kathy is a partner in KM Consulting If you have human resource needs, Kathy is the person to call!
How long have you lived in Gloucester?
39 years years – 22 years summers only and the past 17 years year round
What is your favorite season In Gloucester?
SUMMER
Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?
Lighthouse Beach in Annisquam – magnificent!
What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?
Andiamos
What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?
Mike’s
What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?
The Rudder in the summer (on the deck). The Franklin in the winter.
What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?
Jalapeno’s – is there any better bartender than Gary or any better waiter and host extradinnaire than Jaime? NOT!
What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?
Sugar Mag’s
What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?
The Horrible’s Parade in front of the Rhumb Line. Thursday night Harbor Loop concerts
In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?
Taking the Boat to the Beach – best of both worlds
Who is your favorite local artist?
Bob Viau – Studio VO and Don Mosher
Which is your favorite local beach?
Wingaersheek by boat and Lighthouse Beach by car
Who has the best chowder in town?
Halibut Point
Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?
Is there any other Blog?
Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?
Clam
What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?
Fabulous!!!!
What is your favorite local band?
Groove Therapy. Got Groove?
Thanks Kathy!
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Wynn Buffet Prime Rib Pic From the Rabbit
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Wynn Buffet Dessert Pic From the Rabbit
I’m generally not a buffet fan. If you ever go to Vegas though, skip all the other Buffets and go to the one at Wynn. Thanks to the Rabbit for this pic.
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Gloucester House Explosion
Thanks Mike Lindberg for the photos
Gloucester House Explosion, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
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Gloucester House Explosion
Thanks Mike Lindberg for the photos
Gloucester House Explosion, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
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Donna Ardizzone Sea Smoke Photo
Thanks for the photo Donna!
Donna Ardizzone Sea Smoke Photo, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
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seARTS Awards and Thanks Yous
seARTS Board & Staff – Dedication Award:
This award is to recognize our former Staff and Board members that have invested in seARTS over the last year. Each and every one of them has contributed exceptional time and energy into helping us reach this next level of growth – with all the pain and learning involved in the process.
A special word of thanks here to our former Executive Director, Sara Young.
Also to former Board members – Bela Marhanas, Peter Van Ness, Kate Seidman, Vicki Diez-Canseco, Aria McElhenny, & Mark Vadala and our summer intern, now in Italy, Elizabeth Bergeron,
Founder’s Award – JoAnn Castano, Gordon Goetemann & David Benjamin
This award is to honor the persons with the vision to initiate and grow seARTS through personal and professional commitment. It can also be known as the “whatever it takes” award – a level of dedication that only a founding member or disciple thereof can receive.
Despite changes of faces and places, these people have stayed with seARTS throughout the good times and bad – finding new ways to support the organization and its efforts through exceptional creativity and dedication.
Artistic Inspiration & Support Award – Lara Lepionka, Susan Erony Susan Frey, Ernie Morin (Ernie was recently nominated by Greg Cooke for a Boston Art Award)
This award goes to the person/persons who not only support the organization through their hard work, but also seek to share their artistic talent with others – providing a basis for the community to growth through the arts.
Unsung Hero (ine) Award: Judy Cox , Dianne Anderson, Kathleen Valentine, Kirstin Myers
This award goes to the behind the scenes working “crew” that makes things happen through design, promotion, and rolling up their sleeves without fanfare and to make it easier for everyone else.
Partnership Awards: Gail McCarthy (GDT) , Julie McConchie (North of Boston), Jane Enos (Cape Ann Beacon), Harriett Webster, (Maritime Heritage Center), Ronda Faloon & Linda Marshall from Cape Ann Museum
This award goes to the people that have, through their individual efforts, demonstrated a true collaborative spirit, working steadily on seARTS behalf above and beyond the call of duty. And they continue to “believe ” in us….
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February Vacation! Stuff to do with the Kids!
Plenty for parents to plan to do on vacation this month
Parents and caregivers looking for activities for the children during school vacation week can choose from several offerings from local organizations.
Here’s a short list of the activities offered for the weekend and into next week.
Movies– Cape Ann Cinema, Gloucester Cinema
Cape Ann Families – “Do Something Really Big!”, Nature Crafts, Dance Revolution, “Guitar Hero” Tournament
The Trustees of Reservations– Winter birding, Snowflake Science, Winter Quest, Hermit’s Tales on the Trails, Cows in their Winter Home, Bluebird Nest Box Building
Manchester Public Library- Make a Bird Feeder Audubon Ark Museum Passes
Check out Flapping like a Haddock for more fun things to do!
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Good night, Gloucester
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GMG Q&A- Beth Williams
How long have you lived in Gloucester? 46 years+
What is your favorite season In Gloucester?
Beth Williams won first place in the first ever GoodMorningGloucester Downtown merchants Flowerbox competition.
Click here for posts from her studio Also More Here
They’re all pretty great…except winter! Late spring and early fall would be a tough choice.
Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?
Down on the river, off Wheeler St.
What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?
Capt. Hook’s
What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?
Destino’s
What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?
Used to be the White Rainbow… now, Alchemy.
What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?
don’t have one…
What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?
home
What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?
Schooner Fest Weekend with the Parade of Lights and fireworks
In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?
boat
Who is your favorite local artist?
too many to choose….and it would get me into trouble!
Which is your favorite local beach?
Good Harbor
Who has the best chowder in town?
Lobsta Land
Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?
Don’t have one…
Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?
Haddock
What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?
I was out of town for both…but they sounded great!
Thanks Beth!
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Chickity Check It!- Letters From The Maritime
Carol McMahon submitted this website for us to all check out-
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There are Google Maps of the earths ocean, maritime news, fishing industry news and more!
Chickity Check It!- Letters From the Maritime
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Movie – “Military Intelligence And You!”
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE AND YOU!
The Cape Ann Community Cinema
267 East Main St. * East Gloucester * 978/282-1988
Sat. & Sun. Feb. 14 & 15 @ 5:00pm
What is the greatest weapon in our war against evil? Not guns or bombs, but intelligence. Finally, a training film that dramatizes the importance of knowing what we’re attacking…before we attack it.
“Military Intelligence and You!” is a hilarious mash-up of scenes from vintage U.S. Army productions and newly shot scenes (think “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid”). Join Major Nick Reed and the crack…make that cracked…team at Central Command as they search for a hidden Nazi base. Stars Patrick Muldoon, Mackenzie Astin, Elizabeth Bennet, John Rixey Moore and Eric Jungmann are joined in their quest are Alan Ladd, William Holden, Arthur Kennedy, and a surprise appearance by Ronald Reagan!
“…two movies for the price of one. It’s both a loving spoof of World War II films and a pointed satire on America’s involvement in Iraq.” -Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
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Movie – “Let The Right One In”
LET THE RIGHT ONE IN
The Cape Ann Community Cinema
267 East Main Street * East Gloucester
978/282-1988
Saturday 2/14 & Sunday 2/15 @ 7:15pm
Fragile, anxious 12-year-old Oskar is regularly bullied by his stronger classmates but never strikes back. The lonely boy’s wish for a friend seems to come true when he meets Eli, also 12, who moves in next door to him with her father. A pale, serious young girl, she only comes out at night and doesn’t seem affected by the freezing temperatures. It doesn’t take long before he figures out that Eli is a vampire. But by now a subtle romance has blossomed between Oskar and Eli, and she gives him the strength to fight back against his aggressors. Swedish filmmaker Tomas Alfredson weaves friendship, rejection and loyalty into a disturbing and darkly atmospheric, yet poetic and unexpectedly tender tableau of adolescence.
“A spectacularly moving and elegant film that is, at this point, the best movie of the year.” -John Anderson, Washington Post
“I loved it, and it’s possibly the best vampire movie ever.” -Rob Newton, Creative Director of The Cape Ann Community Cinema
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Valentine’s Tree
Okay, if they grow hearts on trees in the Fort, where can we find a tree that grows $$? On Eastern Point?
Good Morning Gloucester 