Day: May 15, 2009

Tickets In Front Of The Lone Gull

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Tickets In Front Of The Lone Gull, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

I’ll have a French Roast Large and a Fifty Dollar Ticket. Thanks So Much 🙂

Canon T1i – Plus HD Video

Posted on by Mike Lindberg

T1i_586x225Canon just released this new DSLR camera. Not only does it take great photos, but it also takes HD video at 1080i. Not bad for a pric tag of $899.00 including lens. Go to Canon’s website for more info.

Downtown Construction Update 5/13/09

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

To see the progress to date in a slide show click this text

Downtown Construction Update 5/13/09, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Downtown Construction Update 5/13/09

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

Downtown Construction Update 5/13/09, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Dandy Lion

Posted on by Sharon

Dandy LionThis photo of a dandelion that I shot with a Nikon CoolPix in the Essex cemetery needed a face. I scanned a picture of a lion and took it from there.  Photoshop is my friend!   —Sharon

Example Of When A Bargain Is Not a Bargain

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The Mrs bought some discount baby wipes for $2 less than what the Pampers name brand ones cost but the things are like sandpaper. 

In this instance the discount was not a bargain at all.

Pauline Breshnehan Represents!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I had a great visit with Pauline.  Look for the first video tomorrow morning.

Read how Pauline was nominated for a Pride of New England Gift Shop Award

Pauline Breshnehan Represents!, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

What’s happening today around town?

Posted on by Sharon

From the Times:

Friday, May 15

Preschool story time, for children ages 3 to 5, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Sawyer Free Library.

Council on Aging Coffee Talk program, 10 a.m., Rose Baker Senior Center. Peter Jenner presents “National Parks of Arizona, Utah and Wyoming.” Light refreshments served. 978-281-9765.

Constituent services, 11:30 a.m., Rose Baker Senior Center. Senior aide Cheryl Gresek from the office of Congressman John Tierney available. Call 978-281-9765 to schedule an appointment, or stop in.

Holy Family Parish bingo, 6:30 p.m., Monsignor Sullivan Hall, St. Ann Church, Gloucester. Anyone 18 and over invited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds support Holy Family Parish. 978-281-4820.

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe’s “Twelfth Night,” 8 p.m., Gloucester Stage, 267 East Main St. Advance tickets available at Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport and The Bookstore in Gloucester, or online at http://www.mktix.com/cast. Tickets, $15 and $10 for students and seniors, available at the door.

Spring Music Festival, 8 p.m., Blackburn Performing Arts, 1 Washington St. Features Gary Backstrom Band. $10. For reservations or information, call 978-281-0680.

And from the Beacon:

School Connection Spelling Bee

The Gloucester School Connection will host a Spelling Bee on Friday, May 15, 7 to 9 pm, at the O’Maley Middle School Auditorium. All are welcome.

Funds raised by teams of four adult spellers and sponsors from the community will help the Gloucester School Connection support innovative programs and projects throughout the public schools. Read more here.

FOR MORE EVENTS THIS WEEKEND, CLICK HERE.

A Conversation With Gloucester Lover Donna Ardizzone

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Click The Picture To See The Interview

It’s Time For WIMBY!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
It’s time for WIMBY!

 

                What’s In My Back Yard?                                                 

 

                          May 16 and 17, 2009                                

 
   WIMBY is a chance for local residents and front line staff to visit and explore our tourism attractions as a visitor would so that we can all become familiar with what is in our own back yard.  We can all become ambassadors and stewards of Gloucester’s incredible resources as we work together to bring tourism dollars into the community.
   Special WIMBY buttons and lists of WIMBY sites will be available at participating venues and at the Cape Ann Chamber office on Friday and Saturday.

 
These are the participating businesses and their WIMBY offers:

Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House on Eastern Point:  Saturday Only             
Pre- season, free tours at 10 am, 11 am & 12 pm for WIMBY guests.
 
Cape Ann Brewing Company, 27 Commercial Street: Saturday Only
The Cape Ann Brewing Company offers WIMBY guests a Free Pint Glass with the purchase of a T-Shirt or New Growler on Saturday, May 16, 11AM-9PM. 
 
222 Arts & Wellness, Lin Chandler, 222 Eastern Avenue: Saturday only 
$50/ 1 ½ hr. massage; refreshments; demo yoga classes; chair massage all day;  polarity sessions
 
Hammond Castle, Hesperus Avenue: Saturday Only
Free entry to Hammond Castle during regular hours with WIMBY button.
 
The Cape Ann Museum, Pleasant Street: Saturday Only
Free entry with WIMBY button.
                                                                                                               
IMAGINE, 43 Rocky Neck Ave. :  Saturday and Sunday                           
Free necklace, bracelet, or greeting card with a WIMBY button. 
 
Ristuben Gallery, 4 Bickford Way, off Rocky Neck Ave:  Saturday & Sunday
10% off all merchandise to those with a WIMBY button.
 
7 Seas Whale Watch on 7 Seas Wharf: Saturday and Sunday
Offering free tours of the 7 Seas Whale Watch vessel Privateer IV and a 2 for 1 deal on the 1:30PM whale watch trip on either May 16 or May 17 for WIMBY guests.
 
The Whale Center, Harbor Loop: Saturday and Sunday
10% off books and apparel on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 11AM to 4PM.
Always FREE entry to the WhaleCenter!
 
Cape Ann’s Marina Resort, Essex Avenue:  Saturday & Sunday
Free pool swim with WIMBY button.
 
Stage Fort Park Welcoming Center: Saturday & Sunday
Volunteer sign up. Come for mug up and see the Welcoming Center spruce up in progress!   
 
Schooner Thomas E. Lannon on 7 Seas Wharf: Sunday only
The Schooner Thomas E. Lannon will offer a free tour of the vessel and an offer to buy one ticket at regular price and get a second ticket for free for the Sunday 1PM sail. Just mention WIMBY, and buy one sail, get one sail free, Sunday only. 
 
Rocky Neck Art Colony: Sunday only
11A-2P, the Rocky Neck Art Colony will offer the popular Rocky Neck Walking Tour. Sailor Stan’s will have a WIMBY special; several Rocky Neck shops will offer discounts.

Beautiful Industry- Winch

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

It’s been a while since the Vincie N’s winch has seen any new wire.  Head down to the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center to check it out in person.

Here is the GMHC website

Beautiful Industry- Winch, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Beautiful Industry- GMHC Railway

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 To View The Slide Show Of The Glouester Maritime Heritage Center Click This Text

GMHC Railway, originally uploaded by captjoe06.