Month: June 2011

Annisquam Village Church Online Auction

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Hello, Joey,
Our Annisquam Village Church Online Auction will be opening for bidding on July 4th. Am attaching an image of this year’s poster in hopes you would be able to post the information close to the opening date.
The AVC Church web address: http://www.annisquamvillagechurch.com/ where there is a link to the Auction site.
Our contact email: Annisquam Village Church Online Auction Team: AVCOnlineAuction@gmail.com
Thanks in advance!
For now, Suzanne Brown
Annisquam Village Church Online Auction Team

Dave Sag’s Blues Party And More

Posted on by Joanne

Dave Sag’s Blues Party At The Rhumb Line

Photo by Sharon Lowe

www.slowephoto.com

Dave Says,

The fur flies this Thursday as we welcome back that cyclonic blues behemoth, Mr. Larry Sortwell, to the Rhumb Line Stage. Ably backed by that legendary drumbulationist, Mr. Johnny Loud. These two cats played together for years in the Grapevine Road band and I’m really happy to have them with us. Greg T and myself will be struggling to fill the black hole with Spackle all night long. Sounds like a plan!
  And for those who might wish to reach escape velocity away from the grease-soaked Fiesta, why not come on over to Stone Soup in Ipswich this Sunday. From 5 to 8 , they’ll be featuring the dulcet tones of Mark Earley and his Flames of Jive, featuring such luminaries as Tom Palance, Jack’s brother, on Trumpet, John Hyde, keyboard inflammationist, on ivories, Some unsub drummer, myself, on upright, and of course, Mark Earley, on tenor and barium sax. Last time we did this ,we had the house rockin’. Look for many sit-ins and a few spit-ups. highly recommended. We’ll see you there!

Deb Clarke’s Daughter EB Playind Violin and Harp For Indie Band FAX HOLIDAY

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

This From Shhh, Listen…

Fax Holiday is the recording/performing name of Eric Schermerhorn (formerly of Mutt and Margin Walker), and it is also the name of a Boston-based indie/folk band containing Schermerhorn (vocals, guitars, autoharp), Ian Macleod (bass, vocals), Elizabeth Bollenberg (violin, harp), and Dana Diplacido (percussion).  Importantly, it is also the name of one of my favorite bands of the last few months.  Their new album – Rope & Wine – is a solid musical effort – combining indie-rock numbers like “Dropping Out” with more introspective, folk-inspired tunes like “Salt.”  Regardless of presentation, each song feels as if it is rooted in something that is deeply personal – coming to the listener as if from a diary entry.  It’s a combination that comes up a lot in these parts (you might be familiar with a similar formula as seen in the work of Galaxie 500), and produces an amazingly vibrant emotional tapestry.

Also, it rocks.  Did I mention that it rocks?

For the rest of the entry and to hear some of the songs check Shh,Listen…

You may remember EB’s entries from the Sketchbook Project–

This Coming Sunday at The Seaward Inn. Rockport MA

Posted on by Joanne


The SEAWARD INN proudly presents Daniel Chauvin, an acoustic folk rock, country singer-songwriter Sunday Morning Live June 26th. from 9:00 A.M. till NOON.
He will sing traditional and contemporary folk rock and originals from his CD’s. “Small Town Life”, “Unresolved” and
“Better Places” during a Breakfast by the Sea.
  Visit: blog.seawardinn.com for more on the artist or call 978-546-3471.


Happy Birthday To The Schooner Lannon

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The Family was honored to sail on the 14th Birthday Sail aboard the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon last night on her 14th Birthday.  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- There is no more beautiful boat in Gloucester Harbor and going on an afternoon sail is a MUST DO activity for anyone- tourist or resident alike. 

Do yourself a favor and book a sail here- Schooner.org

This will be a family collaboration post as The Bean and Snoop Maddie Mad both helped take pictures for the entry-

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SUP the Coast: Wed Morning off Boston Harbor Islands

Posted on by paultmorrison

The epic adventure continues, Will Rich (grew up in Bayview) and Mike Simpson are now paddleboarding from Key West, Florida, to Portland, Maine to raise money for the Wounded Warriors Project and SUP Cleanup.

UPDATE Wednesday 9:30AM, Will and Rich left Scituate this morning and three hours later  are paddling past the mouth of Boston Harbor. That is 13 miles down and 23 miles on a “normal” float plan to Gloucester Harbor. My guess would be they stop somewhere south for the night and hit Pavillion Beach on Thursday before noon. But check as they might go for it with one long paddle. (A bee-line from current position to Pavillion is 20 miles.)  Their position in Real Time here.

SUP the Coast website

SUP the Coast on Facebook

Their position in Real Time.

Portuguese Crowning of the Imperitor, circa 1950

Posted on by Sharon
 
Crowning of the Imperitor, Gloucester, circa 1950 Anonymous/©Fredrik D. Bodin

Since 1902, Gloucester’s Catholic community gives thanks to God by celebrating the Crowning of the Imperitor. Proceeding down Prospect Street, Our Lady of Good Voyage Church is just out of the frame on the left. The girls I’ve been able to identify are, from left to right: Sandy Saville; Judy Sears Cote (whose mother made the dresses); Sandra Lawler Olsen; and Loraine Mitchell. Mary Dahlmer Mesquite is on the porch. If you recognize any of the other girls, please let me know.
Printed from the original 4×5 inch glass negative in my darkroom. Negative # JC-007
Fred Bodin
Bodin Historic Photo
82 Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930

In Case You’re Not Fired Up For Greasy Pole

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Prepare for full-on Fiesta Tilt!

here’s a little sumthin’ sumthin’ to get you’re appetite wet-

Saint Peter Moved Back To The Club From the American Legion

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Anthony Marks sends in these pictures from last night where Saint Peter is brought back to the Saint Peter’s Club after the Statue had been at The American Legion for the novena.

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All photos are from Anthony Marks

Lobstering on a Surf Board – Beating the Fuel Cost

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes


from The Same Beach of This weekend’s Greasy Pole-

Saint Peter’s Fiesta on Good Morning Gloucester All Week Long

Three Minute Preview- “This Is Fiesta” Playing Wednesday -Sunday At Cape Ann Community Cinema

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

This is Sam Hartson’s Second Movie after the Critically Acclaimed Celebrate Gloucester Release in 2010.

Plays every day Wednesday -Sunday at 5PM at Cape Ann Community Cinema

From The Cape Ann Community Cinema website-

St. Peter’s Fiesta is Gloucester, Massachusetts’ longtime early summer tradition that keeps the city in the grips of anticipation for 11 months of the year as it awaits the gala celebration that honors the patron saint of its heritage, St. Peter. Sam Hartson’s brand new documentary “This Is Fiesta” offers a glimpse at the Italian festival that the residents of America’s oldest fishing port hold so dear. 

Magnolia At Dawn- 5:45am Magnolia Harbor to Coolidge point

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Donna Ardizzoni Writes-

Took this picture before I left for Woburn today at 5:45..
so amazing and peaceful…  just wanted to stay there all day.

Final Week of Performances of "Living Together" – Purchase Tickets Today!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Wednesday and Thursday 8 pm performances are Cape Ann nights. Cape Ann residents can buy discounted tickets.

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