Month: May 2009

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.

 

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

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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.

 

Beautiful Industry- Winch

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The winch from the Vincie N at the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center.

Beautiful Industry- Winch, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Snoop Maddie Mad At The Lone Gull

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

It’s hard to believe Snoop Maddie Mad will be two years old tomorrow.  Stop growing my sweet little maniac.

Snoop Maddie Mad At The Lone Gull, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Blackburn Performing Arts Spring Music Festival

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Spring Music Festival
Friday, May 15
The Gary Backstrom Band
Saturday, May 16
Machine 475
Both shows 8pm/$10

The Gary Backstrom Band- a high energy, innovative original act featuring the
infectious licks and songwriting of nationally recognized guitarist Gary
Backstrom, the mesmerizing grooves of award winning keyboardist Dave
Osoff and the dynamic and soulful rhythm section of bassist Brian O’Connell
and drummer Dave Scandura.  Their music features clever, hook filled
songwriting and arrangements interwoven with exciting, unpredictable interactive improvisation.

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Blackburn Performing Arts
1 Washington St
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
978-281-0680

Congrats To The GHS Sail Team

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The GHS Sail team won the first match of the season against Dover-Sherborn!

There will be a benefit for the team at Sailor Stans-

SAILGHS Dinner at Sailor Stan’s
Saturday May 16, 2009 5pm – 7pm
Chowder and seafood dinner combined with a silent auction.
Proceeds to benefit SAILGHS.