Year: 2011

SOLD OUT! GMG This Is Gloucester DVD SOLD OUT!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Well it only took 3 days but we sold out of them- all 100 DVDs.  I’ll be writing out a check to the Saint Peter’s Fiesta for Rebuilding the Greasy Pole.

I called the company who manufactured the DVD’s and they tell me they can get me another 50 by the end of the week so I went ahead and ordered another 50 of which 10 or so I’ll be keeping for gifts for myself.  Thanks a bunch to those of you who bought one not only because I happen to think they are great gifts, but because it is nice to show your support for the labor of love that is GMG.  Don’t forget about EJ’s and Sharon’s Calendars, they make nice gifts as well. You can see them here and here

So if you didn’t order one over these past few days then you have another shot at ordering them for holiday presents.

If any local folks that have already paid want to pick up their DVDs they can swing down the dock this morning and get theirs early: 95 East Main Street,Gloucester MA.  Just email me goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com to let me know.

Same deal as last time for the 40 we have left to sell and will be coming in at the end of the week-

I ordered 100 DVDs and am so very pleased with the way they came out.  To say with the investment in time and passion that I haven’t been on pins and needles to see the finished results from the DVD company I’d be lying but I couldn’t be happier or prouder.  So much thanks goes out to Beth Swan for the uber-professional design work , Dan King for the background music for the Gloucester at Dawn Chapter, Adam Bolansky and Sam Hartson’s footage on the Saturday Greasy Pole video.

I’ll be donating 5% of the sales to The Greasy Pole Rebuilding Fund.  Thanks to everyone who has ordered some.  I really think they are going to make perfect perfect no-brainer holiday gifts for people that love Gloucester.  With 21 chapters of Gloucester Love there’s something in there for everyone.

Watch the video to see The Bean unveil the shipment of DVD’s and us test out the first one out of the box!

Here it is, the order form click to get on the list-

Here is a low res version Beth Swan designed DVD jacket. Pretty snazzy don’t you think?

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and here is the artwork for the DVD-

The magenta colors won’t be there, it’s only there for the art department when they press them.

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I can’t help but think that this will be an easy peasy Christmas gift decision for people who love Gloucester and what we do here on GMG.

The goal was to make a DVD which you could show people and blow them away with stuff that they have never seen before. Especially cool are the mutant lobster and marine life videos on the larger screen.

As a Christmas or Hanukah present it’s a no-brainer. Small size, easy wrapping, totally unique, totally Gloucester, easy shipping, perfect price point- $20.

This will be the perfect gift to have a couple wrapped and in the front hall closet for when those people stop buy with a present for you but you didn’t think to get them one- you have a couple Good Morning Gloucester DVDs all wrapped up in the closet and ready to go!

No brainer, right?

They will cost $20 for 1 Buy 5 and get 1 free, buy 10 and get two free.

Huge thanks to Dan King for the background music for the DVD menu and The Joey C’s Gloucester at Dawn Slideshow, Adam Bolonsky and Sam Hartson’s Greasy Pole Footage and Beth Swan for Designing The DVD Artwork.

I’ll be donating 5% of the proceeds from the sale of this DVD to The Saint Peter’s Fiesta to rebuild the Greasy Pole.

21 Chapters in all-

  1. ReplyGloucester at Dawn Featuring Music By Dan King
  2. 2011 Friday Greasy Pole
  3. 2011 Jr Womens Seine Boat Champs Donna Del Mare
  4. 2011 Saturday Greasy Pole Featuring Footage From Adam Bolonsky & Sam Hartson
  5. Building The 2011 Greasy Pole Shrine
  6. Down The Fish Hold Of The Sanfilippos Captain Domenic
  7. Gloucester Zen 6/3/11 Good Harbor Beach at Dawn
  8. Why I Love Gloucester Interviews
  9. How Your Lobsters Were Harvested- Aboard The Trapper John
  10. Blue Lobster Landed In Gloucester By Lobster Boat The Connemara Bay
  11. Lobster Molting In Real Time At Captain Joe and Sons
  12. Monkey Balls or Sea Squirts -European Invader Ascidiella Aspersa
  13. One Inch Baby Lobsters Filmed and Released
  14. Rare Golden Sea Robin Landed Videotaped and Released
  15. Triple Pincer Claw Lobster
  16. The Back Shore 3/16/10
  17. Salting Herring At Cape Seafoods
  18. Gloucester Zen 6/3/11 Good Harbor Beach at Dawn
  19. Lobstermen Matt and Mark Ring Prepare A Trawl For The ’11 Season
  20. Fontana Family St Joseph Novena 2011
  21. Ferrante Family St Joseph’s Novena 2011

Here’s a screenshot of the DVD menu-

What do you think?

Chickity Check It! Island Art and Hobby Launched A New Website Today!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Click here to check it out- http://www.islandartandhobby.com/

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Don also has a webcam streaming from the front window of beautiful downtown Gloucester-

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2011 Middle Street Walk Program of Events

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Here’s the Updated Middle Street Walk Program of Event’s Info Which We Got Yesterday

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…and below is the fine web work done by Bill O’Connor at North Shore Kid  which you may find a little more legible-

The 16th annual Middle Street Walk is a great way to experience Gloucester’s Historic District while having fun with the family. The Festivities begin at 9 am and go all the way though to the end of the Holiday Ball on Saturday evening! Pick up a Schedule of Events (or download this one) and get your walk on!  A whole day of FREE activities, shows and events await for all the members of the family.

On the Middle Street Walk families can decorate ornaments for the holidays at theCape Ann Museum, have a ride on the CATA Trolley, drop by Cape Ann Art Havento paint a bouy for use as an ornament on the Lobster Trap Tree, have a try at sculpting ice on the corner of Pleasant and Main streets, take a museum tour, listen to concerts and watch dance recitals, tour the newly finished Temple Ahavat Achim and don’t forget about the Gingerbread House Contest Display atGloucester City Hall!  There’s a lot do do and see, with the grand finale being the lighting of the Lobster Trap Tree in courthouse square followed by the family friendly Holiday Ball at Gloucester City Hall.    

Whether you come for a visit or experience all of the day’s events, you and the kids will be sure to have fun!

2011 Middle Street Walk Schedule of Events

Saturday, December 10, 2011

When
Where and What

9 am-6 pm
Saunders House, Sawyer Free Library
SeArts Wearable Arts Show and Fundraiser Raffle Sale to benefit Sawyer Free Library – tickets sold at Saunders House and at Library.

10 am
Sawyer Free Library

Deborah Costine, Gerwick Puppeteer, with her program ‘A Woodland Cinderella’.  Refreshments will be served.

10:30 am to 3 pm

Gloucester City Hall

  • Committee for the Arts will sell postcards of City Hall’s WPA Murals and have a table with information on City Hall Restoration efforts.
  • The Gingerbread House Contest Display – winner will be announced in Kyrouz Auditorium at 1pm.
  • Girl Scouts Troop #235 – Bake/Cocoa Sale
  • The Phyllis A. Marine Association will have an information table and Ship’s Store.
  • Schooner Adventure – Coffee and Pastries, Ships Store will offer items for sale to support [node: 1323] and an ongoing FREE children’s activity making ‘Sailor’s Valentine Ornaments’.
  • Craft Vendors
  • Flu Shot Clinic
  • Senior Center – Neighborhood Quilts display
  • Whale Center of New England – information and mini store

10 am-2 pm
Cape Ann Museum

  • Arts and Crafts for Families
  • Decorate ornaments the holidays

Saunders House, Sawyer Free Library
Presentation of history of murals and Samuel Sawyer.

10 am-3 pm

Trinity Congregational Church of Gloucester
Cape Ann Thrift Shop Seasonal Goods Sale.

10 am-4 pm
Cape Ann Art Haven

  • 10 am–12 pm (or until complete) help create a Giant Ice Sculpture (ice courtesy of Cape Pond Ice)
  • Buoy Painting for Lobster Trap Tree

Sargent House Museum
Open House decorated for the season, Holiday Goodies & Seasonal Gifts.

10 am-8 pm

Rocky Neck Art Colony Main Street
Annual Winter Exhibit

11 am

Cape Ann Museum
Tour of the Elias Davis House with period “Winter Display” decorations for the Holidays by Gloucester Civic & Garden Council.

Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church
Church Tour

Gloucester City Hall
Live performance – The Lobstah Crackah preview by the Henry Allen TheaterWorks

11 am-1 pm

Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church
Chowder Lunch

11 am-2 pm
Gloucester City Hall

  • Tours of City Hall Tower on the half hour by Maggie Rosa, Chair of City Hall Restoration Committee.
  • Ring the bell for $100 donation.

12 pm
Trinity Congregational Church of Gloucester
The Heavenly Bell Choir performs Seasonal Music.

12-2 pm
Middle Street Trolley Rides
Featuring the Songbirds and a Holiday Sing Along, courtesy of CATA.

12:30 pm
Temple Ahavat Achim

Learn about Shabbot and tour the new temple

1 pm
Gloucester City Hall

Saint John’s Episcopal Church
‘A Children’s Holiday’ with area churches children’s choirs.

Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church
Church Tour

1:30 pm

Sawyer Free Library
The Girl Next Door concert

Trinity Congregational Church of Gloucester
Louis Stella and Friends concert

2 pm

Cape Ann Museum
Tour of the Elias Davis House with period “Winter Display” decorations for the Holidays by Gloucester Civic & Garden Council.

Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church
Elementary and Middle School String Group, O’Maley Middle School Band and Gloucester High School Chorus performances.

2:30 pm

Gloucester City Hall
West Parish Elementary School Student Chorus

3 pm

Cape Ann Museum
Book Launch for On Opposite Tacks: When Artist John Sloan & Capt. Solomon Jacobs Crossed Wakes in Wartime Gloucesterby Chester Brigham.

5 pm

Cape Ann Art Haven
Annual Lobster Trap Tree Lighting at Police Station Plaza with a visit from Santa

7 pm
Gloucester City Hall
Family Friendly Holiday ball featuring the Cape Ann big Band to benefit City Hall’s Restoration
($15 per person)

Participating business and organizations include:

When: Saturday, December 10, 2011 9am – 10pm

Location: Downtown Gloucester

Prices: Free

Phone: 978.283.9292

Email: schtruant@verizon.net

Link(s): 2011 Middle Street Walk Schdule of Events Download

Good Morning Gloucester Middle Street Walk Coverage

Huge thanks to Bill for including all those hyperlinks back to those community organizations which put so much energy into making the Middle Street Walk more and more successful each year!

Check out North Shore Kid, The Most Comprehensive guide to family activities I’ve ever seen.

East Gloucester Elementary Holiday Fair – Santa & Frosty Photos – Dec. 3rd

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Jason Grow forwards-

East Gloucester Elementary Holiday Fair Photos!
DECEMBER 3rd from 10a-2p — Santa & Frosty will be returning again this year for your holiday wishes and photos.
Photos are only $10/sheet and make great presents, gift tags etc. As always, you need not buy photos to chat with Santa or Frosty. We’ll have several packages to choose from and proceeds all benefit the PTO… so skip the mall and bring the kids to East GloucesterElementary’s Holiday Fair! Much more fun!!! (Pets are welcome too!!!)  This is a fund raiser for the E.Glo. PTO – all are welcome.

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OK, I’ll show my turkey but

Posted on by paultmorrison

first I gotta explain. We put the  Morrison flag motto out on the pole first:

So we need to bone two 16 pound turkeys (except for legs and wings) then they sort of intertwine in a kind of 69 and voila, choice and tasty”

(Note the little red pop up timers not popped up because when they pop it means your turkey is overcooked. Also, that plate is three feet long. ) The stuffing in a a huge crockpot and the gravy from the stock of the bones from the day before.  The rest of the horde brings something and I think I may pop but maybe just one more slice of pumpkin pie. My favorite part of Thanksgiving, leftovers. The lobster was gone way before the birds hit the table.

Julie LaFontaine from the Open Door

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Did you know the Open Door feeds over 14% of Gloucester’s people?  They need donations!

Click on the picture above to play the video and find out how you can help.

Pauline’s will be donating 20% of all sales on the following days Friday 11/25 & Saturday 11/26

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Pauline’s Gifts is proud to support the

Gloucester High School/Ipswich High School Gymnastics Team

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gimmesound Thanksgiving ~ Question #4 & Greeting from Mayor Kirk

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Mayor Carolyn Kirk got the short end of the wishbone and joins Kory to help with today’s Turkey Day trivia question.. Gobble gobble!

Ok, so have you gotten all the trivia questions, if not click here to see all the video clues.  Be ready for Friday’s final clue and instructions.

Happy Thanksgiving!

You Otter Know!

Posted on by capeannpainter

 

We have  Vernal Pond on our Property. It’s a good and bad thing. we are not allowed to do anything within at least 50 feet of it. But we get to see alot of interesting things. Owls, Hummingbirds, Thousands of Dragonflys.  Minx’s, herons, foxes, egrets, ducks and their ducklings, turkeys, coyote’s, Peepers that sound like the Aliens have landed during the Spring. and now a Otter! Thanks to my Son Salvatore’s girlfriend Errin, she identified these photos of an Otter that was sunning itself on a rock in our pond.