Day: May 14, 2009

Celebrate spring with Cape Ann Symphony concert

Posted on by Sharon

From the Times:

The Cape Ann Symphony celebrates spring with the Spring Pops Concert this weekend to herald in the warm season.

This lively concert features the return of soprano Junko Watanabe to perform a selection of arias. The orchestra will showcase works by Tchaikovsky, Barber, Glinka, Rodgers and Hammerstein and local composers Tom Vignieri’s “Sonic Debate” and Robert J. Bradshaw’s “The Schooner Adventure” — a musical salute to Gloucester’s restoration of one of the last of her proud sailing vessels.

A wine bar as well as light refreshments and snacks will be open a half hour prior to the concert and during intermission for both performances.

The concert takes place Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., at the Fuller Auditorium located at Blackburn Circle, Route 128, Gloucester. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for senior citizens, $20 for college students and free for children under 18 years old.

For tickets and information, call 978-281-0543 or visit www.capeannsymphony.org.

Chickity Check It! Bowsprite: A New York Harbor Sketchbook

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
Click this picture to visit Bowsprite Blog
Click this picture to visit Bowsprite Blog

http://bowsprite.wordpress.com/

I know it’s from *blech* New York, but this blog has some fantastic photos, watercolors and stories from *blech* New York harbor.  Well worth a look.  If you are a schooner lover it’s a must visit.

Hedre’s a funny post about “Fishing Boats”- http://bowsprite.wordpress.com/2009/05/01/fishing-boats/

There’s also some beautiful watercolors of the Lettie G- http://bowsprite.wordpress.com/2009/04/19/the-schooners-of-new-york-harbor/

The author lists the Lettie G as the “Schooner Howard G. Lettie”.

I always thought it was the Lettie G Howard, goes to show how much I know about these boats.

For my posts on schooners including the Lettie G when she was in Gloucester click this text

Eerie night shot on Shore Rd. Magnolia

Posted on by Sharon

I took this quite a while ago. I think it was with film. There’s a boat light off in the distance.   –Sharon

Night shot on shore rd 2

Espresso Chicken Parm

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Another great value- $7.50 with side salad and some killer crusty bread.

Espresso Chicken Parm , originally uploaded by captjoe06.

We Want YOU!!! Reminder

Posted on by Sharon

We’re starting to get photos in for inclusion in the slideshow. Be sure to submit your best shots!

For those of you who haven’t seen this yet:

Do you want to be part of the June 20th Block Party? Here’s your chance to see your photography big and beautiful! Good Morning Gloucester is hosting a community slide show featuring the first 150 photos we receive that meet the criteria below:

1. One submission per person

2. High resolution jpg image-

3. Must be Gloucester-related with a recognizable location

4. Must not be offensive or in poor taste

5. Must include your name so we can give you credit (We will use an alias if you request it)

6. Agree to allow  GMG  to use your photo in the slide show on and off the internet (your photo will not be sold or used commercially)

7. Submit your entry by June 5.

We know there are Gloucester photos out there in shoe boxes or on a hard drive just waiting to be seen. Dig them out and if you need help getting your print or negative scanned, we can suggest ways to get it done.

Sent your photos to Sharon at sharon_lowe88@yahoo.com and we’ll keep you updated on how we’re doing!

Thanks and have fun!

Good Egg Bill Rochford Announces Retirement From Action After 42 Years

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Click The Picture To View The Interview

Bill Rochford Announces Retirement From Action After 42 Years

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Good Egg Bill Rochford will be leaving Action this month after 42 years on the job.  Who works for the same company for 42 years any more?  I was lucky enough to run into Bill yesterday at Espresso and asked if we could have a short chat.  The video today at 8AM

Bill Rochford Announces Retirement From Action After 42 Years, originally uploaded by captjoe06.