Month: February 2010

This Week On Cape Ann From The Cape Ann Chamber Of Commerce

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
THE ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATION has re-scheduled its official opening day to Friday, February 19. We hope you will join us on Thursday, February 18, 5-7pm to view our extensive museum collection and enjoy complimentary wine and cheese. RAA hours starting Friday, February 19, will be: Wednesday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday Noon-5pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday. 978-546-6604

Join Michael O’Leary and Friends ’round the fire for their Celtic music sessions on Sundays from 5-8pm, February 21 at THE LANDING AT 7 CENTRAL in Manchester and February 28 at ELLIOTT’S AT THE BLACKBURN in Gloucester. An acoustic session of mostly traditional songs and tunes from the Celtic countries and Cape Breton.

Release and renew with sound and song at SoulSong, a relaxing yet energizing class led by singer and song-leader Michael O’Leary. If you can talk you can sing! 8-week session starts Wednesdays, February 17 & 24, 7-9pm at the 222 ARTS & WELLNESS CENTER. Private sessions also available. 978-283-0495 or Michael@222artsandwellness.com

THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS is hosting a series of programs “February School Vacation = Exploration!”, at the Cape Ann Discovery Center with explorations at their surrounding properties through Sunday, February 21 at various times and locations. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. 978-281-8400

HAITI RELIEF BLOOD DRIVE to be held at Beverly Hospital. An America Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Beverly Hospital, 85 Herrick Street, Beverly on Saturday, February 20, 9am-2pm. To schedule an appointment, please call: 1-800-733-2767 (1-800-REDCROSS).

CAPE ANN HEALING CENTER. Free winter community workshop series held in the Treetop Yoga Studio, Para Research Building, 85 Eastern Avenue, Gloucester. Intro to Reiki Healing and Reiki Clinic with Silvie Lockerova on Saturday, February 20, 4-6pm. Pre-registration is required. Call today to reserve your space. 978-282-1191 x1.

THE GLOUCESTER HOUSE invites you to an evening of dancing, dining, romance and memories on Saturday February 20, 6-10pm. Enjoy an hour of dance instruction from Miss Tina’s School of Dance, followed by a dinner buffet and dancing to the music of the 30’s 40’s and 50’s as performed by Stardust. $25/person. 978-283-1812 for reservations.

HALIBUT POINT STATE PARK will host Winter Birding walks on February 21, and March 21, 8-10am. Meet Peter Van Demark in the parking lot for this approximately 2-mile stroll along graded paths and the rocky coastline. Learn how to identify some common and uncommon shore, migratory and feeder birds by sight and sound. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain or shine. Bring your binoculars! 617-828-1728

SALEM STATE ENTERPRISE CENTER presents From Military Service to Entrepreneur, A Panel Discussion and Forum for Veterans Interested in Growing or Starting a Business, on February 22, 8:30-10:30am. Free. Featuring introductory remarks by Congressman John F. Tierney and a panel of five highly successful veteran entrepreneurs and military support representatives. 978-542-7576

SEARTS will hold an Annual Meeting on Wednesday, February 24, 6-8:30pm at the Rockport Art Association. Community members, arts and cultural groups, and businesses – all are invited.

Join the Good Time Team from NORTH SHORE 104.9 and THE OPEN DOOR FOOD PANTRY on Thursday, February 25, 7-8:30pm to decorate a bowl for the annual Empty Bowl Dinner. The decorating evening will be held at 28 Emerson Avenue in Gloucester. Bring your creativity and a friend. Children welcome. Decorating is free, but reservations are required. info@foodpantry.org or 978-283-6776

THE GRAND CAFE AT THE EMERSON INN BY THE SEA will host a special “3 for $33” dinner to benefit The Open Door on Friday, February 26, 5-9pm. A special 3-course meal will be offered for $33/person, with 10% of all dinner sales going to The Open Door. Full dinner menu will also be available. 978-546-6321

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Little River

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Submitted to the GMG Flickr Group by ander01930

Little River, originally uploaded by ander01930.

 

The Girl Effect

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Tuffy, one of our lobstermen who is the salt of the earth and an absolute maniac sent in a link to this video-

http://www.girleffect.org/#/video/

Check it out.

Things To Do- Fish ‘n’ Fiction Event Feb 23

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
Fish ‘n’ Fiction
A new series hosted by the Phyllis A. Marine Association
Sawyer Free Library, Friend Room
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
6:00-8:00pm
Suggested Donation of $5.00 per person
 
Captain Richard Arnold will lead an informal conversation on his personal experiences fishing on board the Phyllis A., out of Gloucester harbor from 1984-2000. Please come and join us with your own stories.
 This program benefits the Phyllis A. Marine Association who mission is, “to promote the history of gillnetting in Gloucester, Massachusetts through the display and preservation of the fishing vessel Phyllis A.” All conversations will be recorded for our oral history collection.
 Additional conversations will occur on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
We offloaded the Phyllis A back when we handled fish at our dock.  The Arnold Brothers were about as classy as you get not only on the waterfront but in humanity in general.  These men are role models believe me and to have the opportunity to hear the stories as told by Richard, well let’s just say it’s something that no one who loves the fishing industry should miss.

Back from the Dominican

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

I spent my long weekend in the Dominican Republic to soak up some sun and warm weather. The overall experience was great, the people are very friendly and the beaches beautiful. After visiting I am thankful for everything I have and was a little homesick even after only 4 days.  Sorry Joey, I didn’t have any GMG stickers with me.

Boca Chica
Soana Island
Selling Jewelry

Funky Egg Glue Video

Posted on by capeannpainter

I had trouble uploading the Egg  Glue Video to go along with Tuesdays Deb Clarke Post.

It’s A Cool and Funky How To Video.

Here’s Debbie Post;

Gilder’s glue, also known as gelatin ‘slurry’ is used to create verre eglomise mirrors, and can be applied other smooth surfaces to adhere gold or silver leaf. this video is an early attempt to create a how-to video with a very primitive editing program that chopped up my video with some wacky effects. if you would like clarification of the procedure for making the slurry, please let me know. one of by objectives for this year is to make a few more ‘how to’ videos about verre eglomise, egg tempera, drawing, other gilding methods or whatever catches my artistic fancy.

http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/

Jackie’s Place Pancakes

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Jackie’s Place is located across the street from St Ann’s Church.

Jackie’s Place Pancakes 2/15/10, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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Kipling In Gloucester Book and Event Video With Anne Robinson

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

click the picture and then pause the video- wait for the video to load by watching for the red line to fully load and then press play for smooth playback

Kipling In Gloucester Book and Event Video With Anne Robinson, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

WHAT!?

Posted on by capeannpainter

I Hope you enjoy my first Posting as a New GMG Author. Thanks for the invite Joey!

thanks to http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/ for the heads up on the video

Dark Chocolate Sunset Orange Torte

Posted on by laurielufkin

I don’t want you to come down from that Valentine’s Day chocolate buzz so here’s another recipe that should set you right back in orbit~if you can’t find the Ferraro chocolate balls you can use Ghirardelli chocolate orange bars or add some orange zest/extract to whatever good quality chocolate that you use.  Enjoy!

And by the way, if you are on Facebook and would like to go and vote for this recipe in a contest that could win me $2500.00 please do!  You can vote daily through March 12th.  Here is the voting link:

http://apps.facebook.com/ferrara-chocolate/?recipe=85

Dark Chocolate Sunset Orange Torte

4 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 sticks butter
5 eggs, divided
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoons orange extract
1-6.17 oz Ferrara Dark Chocolate Orange Ball, finely chopped, divided
8 oz cream cheese, softened
4 oz white chocolate
½ cup heavy cream
5 tablespoons confectioners sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line two 8″ round cake pans with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.  Set aside

In a medium microwave safe bowl, melt unsweetened chocolate and butter.  Stir until smooth and set aside to cool slightly.  In another medium bowl stir together by hand 4 eggs and 2 cups granulated sugar.  Stir in flour, salt and orange extract.  Mix in chocolate and butter mixture and stir in half of the chopped Ferrera Dark Chocolate Orange Ball.  Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and set aside.

In a medium bowl beat together cream cheese, egg, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar until lighter in texture and completely mixed.  Drop cream cheese mixture by tablespoonfuls on to chocolate batters and swirl with knife.  Bake for 25 minutes or until center is set.  Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.  When cool, place one layer on serving plate.

While cakes are cooling, prepare filling.  Bring to a simmer 4 oz white chocolate and ½ cup heavy cream in a saucepan. Remove from heat and stir until smooth. Pour into a mixing bowl and refrigerate until cool.  When cool, add confectioners sugar to mixture , beat and spread half of the mixture over first layer of cake.  Top with remaining layer and spread remaining white chocolate mixture over top layer.

Melt remaining chopped Ferrera Dark Chocolate Orange ball in microwave and stir until smooth.  Drizzle on top of white chocolate layer.  Enjoy!

Beautiful Industry- Gloucester Marine Railways

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Pic submitted to The Good Morning Gloucester Flickr Group by  wpnscpl

Gloucester Marine Railways, originally uploaded by wpnscpl.

 

Peaceful Day in Gloucester, MA Pic From Donna Ardizzoni

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

Peaceful Day in Gloucester, MA Pic From Donna Ardizzoni, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

John- Seven Seas Navigator Bartender Represents!

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Sent In From Cynthia Hill-

John- Seven Seas Navigator Bartender Represents!, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Things To Do- An Evening To Remember- Concert

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The Docksiders- Tony Verga, Vito Calomo, and Linda Amero

Thngs To Do- An Evening To Remember- Concert, originally uploaded by captjoe06.