Year: 2011

Things To Do- Cape Ann Community Cinema Oscar Party Sunday Night!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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The Super Bowl. The World Series. The Stanley Cup. Nope – never heard of ’em. We do know that as winter starts to come to a close, it’s time to celebrate, not only because it’s no longer necessary to chip the caked salt from your shoes every night, but because Academy Awards Night is imminent.

The Cinema’s annual WICKED AWESOME OSCARS PARTY is this Sunday the 27th, with doors opening at 7:30pm. Guests will get to vote on the 7 major categories, and one winner of a private movie party will be chosen at random from the field of most-right predictions. The Party is free to attend, with a suggested donation of $10.00 to benefit the Cinema.

The Oscar-nominated short films will be playing all weekend: the Animated shorts on Friday the 25th at 7:30pm, Saturday the 26th at 5:00pm and Sunday the 27th at 4:00pm; the Live Action shorts Friday the 25th at 5:00pm, Saturday the 26th at 7:30pm and Sunday the 27th at 5:30pm.
The new documentary, THE HARMONY GAME, about the making of Simon and Garfunkel’s legendary 1971 album, "Bridge Over Troubled Water," will screen on Thursday the 24th at 7:30pm for a special one-night-only engagement. Door prizes will include copies of the film and the album on CD.
Want the full schedule? Either visit our website, or download the whole shebang through March 31.

A NOTE ABOUT TICKET PRICING

We do our very best to keep prices low (we have the lowest concession prices anywhere), but from time-to-time, we must adjust for inflation. I won’t say that it pains me to announce an increase in ticket prices – it’s only 50 cents across the board – but effective March 1, 2011, tickets will be priced as such:

$9.50 ::: Adults
$8.00 ::: Students & Seniors
$6.50 ::: Members
Premium tickets (fundraisers, operas, ballets) will remain as-is.
Until then, discount tickets are available at the present 10/$60 price (they will be 10/$65 after 2/28/11). As a special incentive, we are offering a seat to our WICKED AWESOME OSCAR PARTY to anyone who purchases this 10-pack before February 27th (the date of the party). This applies to first-time buyers (who will receive a free Cinema membership with discount and DVD borrowing privileges), as well as existing members who have just run out of the discount tickets. It’s still a wicked good deal all around, considering the quality of the programming, the uniqueness of the atmosphere and the fact that you don’t have to schlep Up-The-Line for any of it.
Thank you for helping us end our year for the first time in the black. Granted, it’s only 48 cents in the black, but hey – we’ll take it!
See you soon,

Rob Newton

The Cape Ann Community Cinema
(978) 309-8448

And now you can kiss my A$$ Goodbye!

Posted on by capeannpainter

YES!!! I’m a Winner!

I just received this email today.

Quiting my job Monday and will be living the good life!

Here’s the email. Read it and weep!

 Confirmation Ticket Number: GBN-08-23-28-39-48-49

Reply to Email: freelottomgtc@aim.com

 

Dear: Winner,

Following official publication of results of the E-mail electronic On-line Sweepstakes organized by the FREE LOTTO ON-LINE PROMOTIONS held on the 19th of February 2011, your electronic email address emerged as one of the On-line winning emails in the 1st category; hence your email address was attached to a cash award of 1,000,000.00 Euro (One Million Euro). We write to officially notify you of this award and to advise you to contact the claim office immediately upon receipt of this message for more information concerning the verification, processing and eventual payment of the above prize to you.

 

Please contact the claim Office

Name: Mr. Galeno Rawl

Email: freelottomgtc@aim.com

Tel: 0034 672 535 759 (OR) 01134 672 535 759

It is important to note that your award information was released with the following particulars attached to it.

Winning Information’s:

Email Ticket Number: GBN-08-23-28-39-48-49

Reference Number: ZCV/0959640

Draw Lucky Number: 07-10-17-18-33-38

Batch/Number: DSL 10/083647/GVMEML

Serial Number: 75465587540432

Please indicate your Full Name & Telephone Number when contacting your agent:

NOTE: All winning must be claimed not later than 30 working days

 

Congratulations!!!

Yours Sincerely

Kimmel Joseph Juan.

Promotions Coordinator.

NB: Reply to: freelottomgtc@aim.com

Recession-Style Dining Tips

Posted on by S.D. Kelly

Breaking News: An opossum (more commonly known by the affectionate nickname: “possum”) was spotted by the eagle-eyed John McElhenny of Matter Communications walking down the street in downtown Gloucester last night. It occurred to me that, if John knew what I know about these little critters, he might have snatched that possum right off the street and brought it home to mama for the kind of protein you just can’t buy at Stop ‘n Shop.

My own grandpa was a world-class consumer of possum. Oh, the stories he told. Of course, he was the product of another era: the Great Depression and general resourcefulness compelled people to discover all sorts of culinary delights that would otherwise have gone untasted. So, in honor of our own time of recession, where we are being forced to cancel our vacations to Disney World because we can no longer pay for the trip by refinancing our homes or getting yet another credit card, I want us to consider the possum for the first time since my grandpa’s generation. Your kids will love it, I promise. It might even replace pizza on Friday nights.

Stuffed Possum

Ingredients:

bullet 1 possum (whole)
bullet 1 qt. cold water
bullet 1/8 cup salt
bullet 5 beef bouillon cubes
bullet 2 bay leaves
bullet 3 celery stalks (chopped)
bullet 2 onions (sliced)
bullet 1 bag packaged stuffing

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Soak possum in cold salt water for 10 hours. Rinse meat in cold water and refrigerate 2-4 hours. Prepare stuffing according to package directions. Stuff possum cavity with prepared packaged stuffing. Close cavity tightly. Place stuffed possum in roasting pan, add water, bouillon cubes, bay leaves, celery and onion. After 2 hours turn meat. Reduce heat to 300 degrees. Cook for 1 more hour. Test roast, if not done reduce heat and cook until done.

p.s. Make sure your possum is dead before handling. But not too dead. And for more possum recipes, click HERE. And git to eatin’!

Vintage Twin Lights Framed Print At Alexandra’s Bread Co

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The excellent thing about the eclectic stuff for sale at Alexandra’s Bread Company is that although it is unique and ultra funky it is very reasonably priced.

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Have You Listened To The GloucesterCast Podcast- Poll

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Have you listened to The GloucesterCast Podcast.  If you haven’t could you leave a comment explaining why or comment on how we could make it better?

Here are links to all five that we’ve done so far.  I’d like to think we’ve improved each time out.

The GloucesterCast Podcast Links

Kim Smith To Talk About Creating The Pollinator Garden for the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Monday February 28th

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The Pollinator Garden and Redpolls Return!

Kim Smith Writes-

The redpolls return, with friends in tow! Two weeks ago we were visited by a half dozen or so Common Redpolls; yesterday and today we have a troupe of thirty. Goldfinch-sized, with crisp white and brown patterned tail feathers and velvety crimson caps, they have the winsome habit of cocking their heads and looking straight at you, as if to say (in the most conversational manner), “I am very photogenic; won’t you concur?”

Come join me Monday morning, February 28th, from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Espousal Center in Waltham,where I will be giving a talk and photo presentation about creating The Pollinator Garden for the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts. Although this is a state Garden Club Federation event, everyone is welcome. Cost is free for members and $5. for non-members. My extensive pollinator planting list is provided with lecture.

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Check Out Kim’s Blog Here for more of her fantastic photos and birds and butterfly stuff

Wenham Museum’s Train Time 16 model train exhibit closes this Sunday

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
Train Time 16 Model Train Exhibition at Wenham Museum
Discover a magical world where model locomotives traverse bridges, disappear into tunnels while traveling through tiny cities and villages. Train-fans of all ages experience a rail-adventure featuring model train layouts ranging in —in G, O, HO, N, and Z gauges—that all operate with the push of a button. This year, railroad artifacts, memorabilia, large-scale models and antique toy trains are also on display. The Museum also has a permanent model train gallery featuring 10 model train layouts that you can visit throughout the year!  Train Time 16 closes this Sunday, February 27th. Wenham Museum is located at 132 Main Street (aka Route 1A), Wenham, MA. Hours: 10 am – 4 pm. Admission: $7.50 adults, $5.50 children ages 1-16. www.wenhammuseum.org, 978-468-2377 .

Wenham Museum Trainiac! [HQ]

Warning model trains cause exttemely happy children!

Length: ‎1:14

Warning: Wenham Museum’s model trains can cause extremely happy children

DTF Winner – Iceman Hailing From Gloucester MA

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Say Hello To Your New Champ- Greg Ortiz!  The Ice Man

Greg came in with supreme confidence.  An employee of Cape Pond Ice, the Ice Man dethroned three time and former undefeated champ Big Lar.

The Ice Man was all class in victory.

Gloucester Writers Center

Posted on by capeannpainter

 

The Gloucester Writers Center was founded to celebrate, preserve and promote the future of Gloucester’s rich literary legacy. Housed in the former home of poet Vincent Ferrini (1913-2007), the GWC is dedicated to fostering the tradition of local poetic investigation practiced by Ferrini and his friend and renowned Gloucester poet, Charles Olson (1910-1970). CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://gloucesterwriters.org/

Thanks to Jo-ann Castano for the heads up! She’s a great promoter of local Artists!!!

check out Jo-ann’s Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002079295168#!/joann.castano?sk=info