Month: September 2010

Furniture Annex Now Open at Second Glance

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

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Furniture Annex Now Open at Second Glance

Looking for used furniture? Check out the new 1,800 square foot Furniture Annex at Second Glance Thrift Store. Freshly primed and painted by a volunteer crew (pictured) from Gorton’s, the Furniture Annex is open for shopping Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Need to get rid of something? Clean furniture donations are welcome Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pick up is available by appointment.

Second Glance, a program of The Open Door, is located at 2 Pond Road in Gloucester. Call 978-283-4298 or visit www.foodpantry.org for more information.

Yep, I’m still alive and doing lots of fun cooking stuff…….

Posted on by laurielufkin

And it rained and it rained….for the Beringer Wines Great Steak Challenge in Newport, RI on Sunday, August 19th. But we didn’t let a little rain dampen our fun or competitive spirit–it was great! The cook off was held during the Newport Wine Festival down town and it was so much fun–those Beringer Wine people know how to throw a great cook off, even in the rain.

The event began with a lovely waterside “meet & greet” the night before at the hotel that they arranged for us with copious amounts of wine and lovely snacks. As it was a regional cook off (the winner goes to Napa to compete against the other regional winners) so it was fun to meet other cooking friends from New England, one who lives as close as Sturbridge.

Anyway, the day of the cook off, it rained, and it rained and then it rained some more but when it’s go time, you have to go, rain or shine. There is a law in RI that grills cannot be under any covering such as a tent or awning so we were grilling in the rain whether we liked it or not. There were 10 contestants divided in to two heats and I was grilling in the second heat. Bless my first heat friends–they grilled in the pouring rain. However, the true spirit of sportsmanship was displayed with my friend and fellow competitor Lisa held the umbrella for my other new friend Veronica while she grilled:

Here I am, observing my competition before my heat:

And then it is my turn to cook. Thankfully, the rain had let up a little. I got my ingredients ready to go and then it was time to cook!

The steak is seasoned and on the grill with beautiful sliced tomatoes that had been brushed with olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper:

and then I put the ingredients together to build a panini and used the panini press to grill it on both sides:

While the sandwich was grilling, I made a nice garnish from rosemary, fresh tomatoes and olives and voila, a Grilled Mediterranean Steak Panini–YUM!

So the judges loved my sandwich–I scored 5 out of 5 for my food but unfortunately, my wine pairing was a little off. I paired the sandwich with Beringer Merlot and only got 3 out of 5 points for the pairing. I am very very proud of my efforts and came in third–not too shabby for a girl who usually cooks seafood! And congratulations to my friend Lisa Keys from CT that came in first and will be traveling to Napa in a few weeks to represent New England and compete for $15,000 in the finals!

The Hurricanes Here! Already?

Posted on by capeannpainter

I’m Bumming!    That jerk, EARL is going to F up the weekend! But it’s “almost” hard to complain because of the great Summer we’ve had.

Here are some night shots I took at my favorite Hangout last night before the real Hurricane hits.

I can’t wait till Saturday Morning to get some shots of Joeys PORTA POTTY Heading to Nova Scotia.

The Hurricane Arrives 09/02/2010 8:45pm
The Grace Marie with the Schooner Alabama in the background
The Schooner Alabama docked at the Cruise Port 09/02/2010 8:45pm

Http://www.FrontieroGallery.com

James Montgomery Rocks Harbor Loop

Posted on by Sharon

What a great night for a concert!

These kids volunteered to pass around the contribution buckets.

If anyone knows these kids and the ones above, please show them these photos. They all asked where they could see their pictures!

Celebrate Gloucester Is On Baby!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

If you live in the eastern US, you’re likely watching Hurricane Earl, which has already canceled many events this Labor Day weekend. But Earl will be far away from Gloucester, MA by Sunday and the Celebrate Gloucester Benefit Concert will go ahead as planned. GET TICKETS HERE. 7 hours of music starts at 3pm  featuring Charles Neville of the Neville Brothers, Roomful of Blues and some of the best local talent in New England — all for $15.
Over 20 local charities have been nominated to receive funds raised by Celebrate Gloucester. Click here to vote for your favorite. Check out the Concert Lineup and details below:

Celebrate Gloucester Sponsored by National Grid

Men at Work – Resurfacing the Street

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Watching men at work is a great way to past the time. 

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Schooner Spirit Of Massachusetts Arrives For Schooner Festival 2010 Video

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Schooner Spirit Of Massachusetts Arrives For Schooner Festival 2010 Video

By Saturday Afternoon We Will Have Sunny Skies Mark My Words.

You won’t want to miss Schooner Festival

Funky Gloucester

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

If you’ve ever been to Niles Beach then you recognize this funky ass hand railing and granite set of steps down to the beach.  You gotta love this classic engineering Glousta Style!

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Rosa Rugosa- Still Blooming Into September

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

IMO there in no more beautiful plant/tree/shrub.  It thrives in horrible condition, provides sweet fragrance and flowers all summer long.  Where can you find it?  All along our coast

Sept 1,2010-

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 DSC09732 Here is a resurrection of one of my favorite posts from the early days of the blog-

I grew up one street from the Back Shore.

Although my mother might disagree, I’d say I was a bratty teen who didn’t appreciate the natural beauty that was steps from my doorfront. Part of that beauty was driving every single day along the Back Shore to get wherever we were going. If we left the house it was inevitable that we would be driving along the beautiful coastline that is the Back Shore.

It wasn’t until I went to college that I began to understand how blessed I was and how beautiful a place Gloucester is. Sure it is flawed in many ways but there is no place I’d rather be in the late spring, summer and early fall. Looking back it seems so crazy that I could have taken it all for granted but once you move away for a little stint and come home then you understand how lucky you were to call Gloucester your home.

Getting back to the Tribute To Rosa Rugosa-

First read this plant profile from Hort.net–

"There is nothing more beautiful than the perfection of a rose in mid-summer. The glorious fragrance wafting up from perfectly formed petals make it clear why this is the flower of choice for many people. Unfortunately, to obtain the perfect rose one must often have the perfect soil, a perfect watering regimen, and a lot of time. To those of you who don’t fall into this category, I offer you Rosa rugosa.

It may sprawl a little more than the hybrid teas that we see nowadays, and the flower petals tend to flop this way and that. All in all, it often has a kind of shaggy, unkempt air about it but that’s what gives this plant its character. Named for the wrinkled (rugose) surface of its glossy green leaves, this rose is a charmer that can soften and naturalize any area.

It’s a carefree rose, picky only about drainage. It will grow in salty conditions, shade, full sun, and poor soil, so long as it’s well-drained. Along the East Coast it even grows right in the sandy beaches!

There’s other reasons to grow this beauty besides the low maintenance. Large blooms cover this plant in early summer, giving way to sporadic blossoms up to the first frost. And Oh! The fragrance is sweet and pleasant, carrying for yards at a time. The blooms later give way to lucious brick-red rose hips so large that they look like cherry tomatoes. And if that weren’t enough, sometimes the yellow to orange to red fall color can be excellent!

If you have the space, this is the rose for you. There are many select cultivars available that will heighten the plant’s natural beauty. Choose one and you will never regret it."

Can there be any debate about how poetic it is that we have Rosa Rugosa all along our shorelines and around town? This beautiful plant gives us so much beauty and fragrance amid the worst possible conditions. It thrives despite the cold winters, hot summers and even grows in the sand.

This line from the Hort.net’s profile really drives it home-

"All in all, it often has a kind of shaggy, unkempt air about it but that’s what gives this plant its character. "

Isn’t that just perfectly fitting for Gloucester?

Click the Image Below For A project I did back in ‘08 chronicling the Rosa Rugosa Life Cycle throughout the year

in a slideshow

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The Weekly Catch From The Cape Ann Chamber Of Commerce

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

THE CAPE ANN FARMERS’ MARKET will be open every Thursday through October 7, 3-6:30pm at its new location– I-4/C-2 on Rogers Street.

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! 7-week session starts Wednesdays, September 1 & 8, 7-9pm at 222 ARTS & WELLNESS CENTER. Private sessions also available. 978-283-0495 or Michael@222artsandwellness.com

INN MAGNOLIA presents the Travel Channel’s Most Haunted star Dr. Ciarán O’Keeffe to benefit the Magnolia Historical Society on Wednesday, September 1, 7pm. Ciarán will regale us with horror stories from the world of paranormal investigation, including some of his most unusual cases, a behind-the-scenes look at television investigations, and examples of mysterious and comical equipment faux-pas. $25/person. 978-525-3642

ROCKY NECK ART COLONY’S final Nights on the Neck of the 2010 season will be held on Thursday, September 2, 5-9 pm. Featuring: JoeAnn Hart, Gordon Baird, Thomas Hauck, Margi Green and Her Delightful Assistants, Rick Drost. Specific showtimes and locations will be posted in the parking lot on the Rocky Neck Ave causeway, and at the various venues around the Neck.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF GLOUCESTER presents its Fourth Annual Comedy Show at Cruiseport Gloucester on Thursday, September 2. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. Dave Rattigan will host the show again this year and DJ Hazzard, Patty Ross and Jim Colliton have been lined up to perform. Tickets: $30, table of 10: $250. Tickets available at the Chamber or by from Ruth Pino.

ROCKPORT MUSIC presents an eclectic mix of classic, independent and art films in the Shalin Liu Performance Center through September and October. Tickets are $9 and may be purchased at the door starting 30 minutes prior to the start time. Thursday, September 2, 7pm, Friday, September 3, 7pm, and Sunday, September 5, 5pm: The Secret in Their Eyes. 978-546-7391

THE ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATION is holding a 50/50 Raffle for RAA Art Certificates– first prize is $15,000 in RAA Art Certificates. Tickets are $20 each and the drawing will be held on Friday, September 3, 5-7pm. 978-546-6604

GLOUCESTER SCHOONER FESTIVAL, Gloucester Harbor, September 3-6. Click here for information on riding a schooner during the Mayor’s Race on September 5.

DOWNTOWN GLOUCESTER BLOCK PARTY. Friday, September 3, 6-11pm. Main Street Gloucester from Pleasant Street to Washington Street. Come One Come All. Free Downtown Block Party. Get ready to dance and play. Free presentation by Cape Ann Community Cinema of "Captains Courageous" at 8:30pm on an outdoor screen.

THE GLOUCESTER MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER will celebrate Gloucester’s relationship with the sea with Gloucester Maritime Heritage Day on Saturday, September 4, 10am-4pm. The Center’s exhibits and aquarium will be open free of charge throughout the day. 978-281-0470

THE CAPE ANN MUSEUM is happy to offer a discounted entry fee of $6 on Saturday and Sunday, September 4-5, which is $2 off our regular out-of-town admission rate. We will be offering "schooner" related docent tours of the Fitz Henry Lane Gallery and the Maritime Fisheries Galleries at 11am and 2pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. The tours are included with admission. 978-283-0455

Come join SCHOONER ADVENTURE for a Working Waterfront Walking Tour starting at 10am at the Fisherman’s Statue and ending at Fitz Henry Lane House on Saturdays, September 4, 18, and 25. Using old maps and photographs, we will journey back to the 1880’s -1920’s and visit the old wharves and businesses that once lined our inner harbor. Each tour will last approximately 90 minutes. 978-281-8079

THE SCHOONER THOMAS E. LANNON will host Michael O’Leary & Friends for a sailing ‘seisiun’, an evening of traditional songs ‘n tunes, as she takes a sunset sail around beautiful Gloucester harbor on Saturday, September 4, 5-7:30pm. 978-281-6634

View the Parade of Lights at Mile Marker One at CAPE ANN’S MARINA RESORT’S waterfront tent on Saturday, September 4. Mile Marker One is open Thursday-Sunday, noon-10pm each day. Live music, food, and the best view of the parade. 978-283-2116

THE SEAWARD INN, Rockport, presents the Honky Tonk Women of Gloucester at Sunday Morning Live on September 5, 9am-noon, during a Breakfast Buffet by the Sea. Sheila, Barbara, Caroline and Elaine will sing doo-wop hits and take you for a fun filled journey through the 60’s era. 978-546-3471

CELEBRATE GLOUCESTER, on September 5, sponsored by National Grid is the first ever concert and celebration on the I4-C2 property at 65 Rogers Street, recently purchased by the City of Gloucester. Volunteers needed! Please contact Donna Ardizzoni if you can help out at Celebrate Gloucester.

Eleventh generation shipwright HAROLD BURNHAM will start construction on a new schooner – the Pinky Schooner Ardelle on Monday, September 6. The keel will be signed and frames will be raised. In celebration of the birth of this new schooner, THE ESSEX SHIPBUILDING MUSEUM will have demonstrations on traditional boat building techniques and food will be available for purchase, including ribs, chowder, hot dogs, beverages, and more. 978-768-7541

NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY DIVISION is holding a Career Night on Wednesday, September 8, 6:30pm at 100 Cummings Center, Suite 121E in Beverly. Learn about short-term high-tech and green job training, health careers and trade certification. Free admission, priceless information. 978-236-1200

THE ENTERPRISE CENTER AT SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY, located at 121 Loring Avenue in Salem, presents a series of workshops for businesses in September, including Your Business Plan: Soup to Nuts on September 9, So You’re Thinking About Starting a Business on September 10, and Mastering the Sales Process on September 21. 978-542-7528

THE EMERSON INN BY THE SEA will host "Tunes on the Town" 6-9pm in the Parlor Restaurant. Thursday, September 9: Amberly Moody, Friday, September 10: Joe Blanchard; Saturday, September 11: Bob Allison; Sunday, September 12: Amberly Moody; and Wednesday, September 15: Joe Blanchard. 978-546-6321

ROCKPORT MUSIC presents an eclectic mix of classic, independent and art films in the Shalin Liu Performance Center through September and October. Tickets are $9 and may be purchased at the door starting 30 minutes prior to the start time. Friday, September 10, 7pm, Saturday, September 11, 7pm, and Sunday, September 12, 2:30pm: The Art of the Steal. Sunday, September 12, 5pm: Bruce Springsteen: London Calling. 978-546-7391

LOCAL COLORS ARTIST’S COOPERATIVE, located at 121 Main Street in downtown Gloucester, will host a reception for painter Lawrence Martin-Bittman on Saturday, September 11, 6-9pm. This unique artist is presenting a collection of recent still-lifes, figuratives and scenery paintings of Cape Ann. 978-283-3996

Paul St. Germain, President of the Thacher Island Association and author of the newly published book entitled "Twin Lights of Thacher Island, Cape Ann" will hold a book signing and discuss the history and background of the many vintage photographs used in the book. The event will be held on September 11 at 1:30pm at THE ROCKPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY. The presentation is free and open to the public. 978-546-6934

THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS in Cape Ann is hosting a "Wilderness to Special Place" Walk at Ravenswood Park, Gloucester, on Sunday, September 12, 1-3pm. Once a main thoroughfare, then a backwoods, and now our favorite local refuge–join us for the story of Ravenswood through the centuries. Please preregister at 978-281-8400.

Rescheduled due to rain. ANTONIO GENTILE BANDSTAND CONCERT SERIES. Sunday, September 12, at 7pm, Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, featuring Old Cold Tater (Acoustic Bluegrass).

SAVE THE DATE

DREAMTIME WELLNESS, located at 66 Summer Street in Manchester, hosts a Reiki Clinic on the second Tuesday of each month. Next Reiki Clinic will be 9/14. Advance registration required. $10 Reiki Practitioners. $20 Non-Reiki Practitioners. Reiki Circle at 5:30 pm. Half hour sessions at 6pm, 6:40pm, and 7:20pm. 978-283-4258, 978-526-4400 x-5

NORTHEAST SENIOR HEALTH and ADDISON GILBERT HOSPITAL will host a free Health Fair on Tuesday, September 14, 10am-1pm at the Rockport Council on Aging, 4 Broadway in Rockport. Free health screenings, Sun damage screening, Balance screening, Blood Pressure, Educational materials, Take-away materials, and more.

THEATRE IN THE PINES presents "Hamlet" at the Shalin Liu Performance Center, located at 37 Main Street in Rockport, on September 17-19. Friday and Saturday 7:30pm, matinee: Saturday 2pm and Sunday 3pm. Tickets available at Toad Hall Bookstore, The Bookstore of Gloucester, Shalin Liu box office. 978-546-7391

Join THE ESSEX SHIPBUILDING MUSEUM for Salty Dog Day On Saturday, September 18, 11am-3pm. The day will be filled with things to do for adults, children, and dogs all in celebration of the long history between the maritime trades and dogs. Admission: $3/person (well-behaved, leashed salty dogs – free). 978-768-7541

THE LANESVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER, located at 8 Vulcan Street in Gloucester, presents the first annual Lanesville Music Festival on Sunday, September 19, 1-6pm. Five hours of great music performed by some of the North Shore’s best. The setting is outdoors, under the tent in the field next to the historic barn that houses the Lanesville Community Center.

THE 7TH ANNUAL LYONS AMBULANCE SERVICE GOLF TOURNAMENT will be held on Monday, September 20, at Bass Rocks Golf Club to benefit Gorton’s Specialty & Cancer Care Center at Addison Gilbert Hospital. Foursome Scramble Format. For sponsorship and player Information, please contact: Amy Sullivan at 978-236-1600 or asullivan@nhshealth.org.

THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ROCKPORT GOLF TOURNAMENT will be held on Monday, September 20, at Rockport Golf Club. For sponsorship and player information, please contact: Bob Krause at 978-546-5135.

NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE is offering Chamber members a 2-for-1 discount for tickets to Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, which opens on September 21. If you would like a night of music, dancing laughs, and romance on the French Riviera, call the Box Office at 978-232-7200 and ask for the Cape Ann Chamber Two-for-One.

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHEAST MA 13TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC will be held on September 21 at Turner Hill in Ipswich- Highly acclaimed golf course, live auction, awards, and more! Bring spouse or friend for dinner & auction only! Event supports disaster victims in Cape Ann and surrounding communities. 978-922-2224

BUSINESS BRIEFS – News and Special Offers from Chamber Members

CAPE ANN ART HAVEN will offer an exciting new variety of classes this fall. Now offering drop-off classes for grades 3-12 as well as Family Studio time and Adult Classes, there’s something for everyone. 978-283-3888

River cruises on the Annisquam from CAPE ANN’S MARINA RESORT will continue to run after Labor Day on Thursday through Sunday. Call 978-283-2116 for times and to sign up.

THE MANCHESTER CRICKET is recruiting Manchester Essex Hornet "Fantastic" Fans. You or your business name, phone number or website, plus a short message will be listed at the bottom of the Manchester Essex Regional High School full page sports schedule to be printed in the September 10th newspaper. Deadline: September 8. Call for details. 978-526-1122

PATHWAYS FOR CHILDREN is holding a car raffle for a 2010 Mini Cooper in support of all Pathways programs. Ticket price is $100 and only 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets are selling quickly so don’t miss your chance! Tickets can be purchased in Gloucester at: Pathways for Children, the Willow Rest, Gorton’s, and Deborah Coull Salon. The raffle drawing will be held on October 20. 978-281-2400

The Weekly Catch can be read online at
http://www.capeannchamber.com/email/100901.htm

Gloucester MA Beach Closure Friday September 3,2010

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

BEACH ADVISORY
Due to impending Hurricane Earl, all city beaches will be closed on Friday, September 3, 2010. No lifeguards will be on duty. Dangerous conditions continue and residents and visitors are urged to stay out of the water.
The beaches are expected to re-open on Saturday, September 4, 2010. For more information, please call the Department of Public Works at 978-281-9785.

Weekend Cancellations as of Wed 3:17PM

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Good afternoon,
 
With the hurricane roaring in tomorrow, we
have some schedule changes for the Schooner Festival:
1)     The
Mayor’s Reception is cancelled.
2)     The
small boat races scheduled for Saturday will be cancelled at the Saturday
morning skipper’s meeting and not rescheduled.
3)     The
fireworks and lighted boat parade have been cancelled (Barry Pett).
4)     We
will make a call on running the Schooner race on Sunday at the Sunday morning
Skipper’s meeting.  Monday will be the alternate date.
5)     The
awards banquet (captains and crew only) will take place Sunday night as scheduled.
6)     The
Essex Frame-Up will take place on Monday
 
Call if you have questions/concerns.
 
Bob Hastings
Cape
Ann Chamber of Commerce
33
Commercial Street
Gloucester,
MA 01930
(978)283-1601

Celebrate Gloucester Line-Up

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Joey,
 
Here is the Line-up
for Sunday’s Concert can you post this?
 Gates open at 2pm.  Food is available when gates open from The Gloucester House, Smokin’ Jims B-B-Q, Popo’s,
Sebastian’s, Lat 43, Alchemy, Common Crow To-Go, Kettle Corn, Nana’s 
Fried Dough, Joe’s Slush  see details at  CelebrateGloucester.com.
 
PERFORMANCES
3:00 Opening Poem by
Rufus Collinson (Gloucester’s Poet Laureate)
3:05 Pete Lindberg      

4:00 Chelsea Berry      

4:45 Inge Berge          

5:30 Allen
Estes          

6:30 KBMG with
special guests               

7:30 Roomful of Blues   
8:45 Charles Neville with
Henri Smith New Orleans Friends &
Flavours

Striped Bass Tournament to Benefit Open Door Food Pantry in Gloucester

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Striped bass tournament to benefit Open Door food pantry in Gloucester

Tournament, now its eighth year, has raised $30,000 to fight North Shore hunger

Tickets are now on sale at Winchester Fishing for a striped bass fishing tournament to benefit the Open Door food pantry in Gloucester.

The Leo Almeida Memorial North Shore Striped Bass Tournament is celebrating its eighth year this Labor Day weekend. It is the only tournament that combines the North Shore’s fishing heritage with the fight against hunger on Cape Ann and in other local communities.

The tournament will be held this Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-6. Prizes up to $500 will be awarded in various categories, including boat, shore/surf and for youth 15 and under.  A raffle of dozens of prizes will also be held. Those who wish to donate to the pantries without fishing can enter and will also be eligible to win raffle prizes.

Entry fee is $15. Tickets are available at Winchester Fishing in Gloucester. Ticket sales end this Friday, Sept. 3.

The Open Door on Emerson Avenue has been feeding local residents for over 25 years. The tournament will also benefit the People to People Food Pantry in Danvers and Our Neighbor’s Table in Amesbury.

Leo Almeida was a lifelong North Shore resident whose commitment to public service was matched by his love of fishing. He died in 2003, shortly before the first North Shore Striped Bass Tournament that he organized. In the past seven years, the tournament has raised over $30,000 for food pantries in Gloucester, Danvers and Amesbury. More than 800 people have participated since the tournament began.

To enter or for more information, see www.northshorestriper.com  or call Tournament Chairwoman Amy Almeida at (617) 501-1659.

Magnolia Rocks!

Posted on by blackswanbeth

Shots of Jim Cook giving an awesome historic bus tour. The Magnolia Library Center with artisans and rummage sale, and the library. Vintage cars from the Magnolia Roadshow of Antiques Sidewalk Bazaar on August 22nd. (Sometimes it takes a while to get the photos from the camera to the compy.)

Kudos to Jim for encouraging people to get involved in the town and help keep it a community. Click for the Magnolia Library Center website…

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Things To Do- Dog Day September 12th!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

DOG DAY!
Join dog lovers of all ages at Cape Ann Animal Aid’s Dog Day on September 12th, 2010 at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester, MA from 11am to 3pm. (Rain Date 9/19).
This popular celebration of all things canine features a expo with vendors and community groups, doggy games and contests, demonstrations, activities for kids, bouncy house, raffles and prizes, food and drinks, low cost micro-chipping clinic, doggy nail trimming, agility course and more!
The event is free to attend! $10 participation fee for dog activities; the first 100 participants receive a free Dog Day t-shirt! All proceeds benefit Cape Ann Animal Aid. For more information, please visit www.CapeAnnAnimalAid.com or call 978-283-6055.
Attached: Dog Day 2010 Poster
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Media Contact:
Rebecca Shatford
978-283-6055
info@capeannanimalaid.com

 

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Tunes On The Town From The Topside Grill

Posted on by Joanne

Hello, here is an update for this weekend for The Topside Grill…

Who: John Jerome

When: Thursday 9/2/10. 8:30pm

Where: Topside Grill

Who: Ryan Faraday

When: Friday 9/3/10: 9:00pm

Where: Topside Grill

See below for more info…

Thursday September 2nd
John Jerome
Gloucester’s own John Jerome has been one of the best acts across Gloucester hands down! He is well known for his talents playing along with his brother and has many reasons to be so well thought of. He has played at pretty much every local spot that plays music in town and many more. He plays a nice mix of cover songs and some of his own original music and can wow you with either.

Friday September 3rd
Ryan Faraday:
At 24 years old, Ryan Fardy has had a fantastic start to his 9-year career.  He has played to crowds all over New England and the United States (Las Vegas, California, Florida…etc), and even Canada.  He has opened for the legendary Chaka Khan, Leon Russell, Edgar Winter, Mountain, Snoop Dogg, Rick Derringer, Hoobastank, and more.  He was also the featured cover story for Boston Blues Magazine at the age of 18. With an upbringing on the Boston Area blues scene, Ryan has created his own genre, mixing Blues, Rock, Funk, R&B, Soul, and Pop.  He is striving to make his songwriting ability known even though he still holds the “guitarslinger” tag throughout the Boston area.  His shows combine the inventiveness of Jimi Hendrix and Jeff Beck, the passion of Eric Clapton, and the on stage intensity of Stevie Ray Vaughan.  Audiences typically find themselves in awe of his command of the guitar and of the stage, and have trouble believing that they are witnessing the talents of someone so young.  However, they don’t have any trouble believing that they are seeing a performer who has a very bright future. Check out more at www.ryanfardymusic.com

Thanks,

Doug Silva

General Manager

Topside Grill

50 Rogers St.

Gloucester, MA

(978) 281-1399 (Business)

(978) 335-1014 (Cell)

www.topsidegrill.com