Month: February 2010

After the news of more snow tomorrow, I’m dreaming of warm weather. Here’s a white out photo from last 4th of July.  I love when the fog rolls in like this.

Sarah Slifer Writes In-

Hi Joey,

Here’s a great benefit event for the Restoration of City Hall – the follow up event from the people who brought the Bananas Fashion Show last November. They (Jan Bell, Kathy Slifer, and others from the Restoration Commission) are now producing events under the name City Hall Alive. Can you post this poster please?

thanks, Sarah S

Joey

This video is a clip of the art work of Frances Ferro Carreiro (1921-2001) a long time native of Gloucester.

Frances passed away in 2001, but her art still lives on. I did a video for her husband, Nicolas, now in his nineties, last year, and put this short clip to share with Gloucester. Credit goes to Carol Shaw, who did a great job capturing the art. I also believe that the MontserratCollege OfArt has a scholarship program in her name.

The music is by Maurice Ravel “Allegramente”, a favorite of Nicolas.

Good Morning Gloucester Questionnaire If you would, answer these questions for sharing in GMG This should be a fun new feature. If there are any questions that you don’t feel like answering just leave them blank and I’ll edit out the question. Also if you have a website you would like promoted add it in and I’ll feature it. www.seasonsmain.com it’s still being worked on, but I’m very excited that my web site is nearly ready. Local Website everyone should know about (excluding GMG) www.discovergloucester.com – Linn is doing good work for Gloucester How long have you lived in Gloucester? Nearly my whole life – I was born and grew up here. Went away for college, spent nearly 6 months in England, moved to Denver for a while, also lived in Manhatten – I never wanted to end up in my home town! But the beauty here and my love for my family convinced me to stay. What is your favorite season In Gloucester? I LOVE the fall here – great weather and the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets; plus the foliage. Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”? For me getting away outdoors is getting out in my kayak or simply going for a long walk any time of the year. (I love walking while it’s snowing!!!) There is a spot on an outcropping at Stage Fort that I used to love, but it’s not secret anymore. What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester? Maria’s What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester? I haven’t eaten a sub in SO long … but it was Destino’s growing up. What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester? Passports or the Franklin. What is your favorite bar in Gloucester? Elliot’s – because I love to go dancing there. What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester? Sugar Magnolia’s What is your favorite local event in Gloucester? The Block Parties and the Schooner Festival In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat? Boat Who is your favorite local artist? My son, Matthew Rose Which is your favorite local beach? Good Harbor Who has the best chowder in town? I like the Italian Fish chowder at Halibut Point Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog? http://notsoaimlesswandering.blogspot.com/ Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder? Haddock What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year? They are so much fun and so good for this town. As a shop owner I view them as an opportunity for our citizens to discover what a great Main Street we have and to value and want to keep it. What is your favorite local band? I have too many favorites to choose one. Thanks, Joey