My View of Life on the Dock
That in addition to his quirky mission to leave behind inspirational message carved on boulders strewn throughout Dogtown, Roger Ward Babson was also fascinated by the history of the people who inhabited the Commons Settlement and marked the cellar holes of the long ago inhabitants of this community. This is cellar hole number 22. As you can see, the homes were pretty small back in the 1600’s.
E.J. Lefavour
The Seventh Annual Winter Exhibit and Sale –
Rocky Neck comes to downtown Gloucester for its seventh annual winter exhibit and sale from November 18 through December 29, 2011 at 130 Main Street in Gloucester. The public is invited to a Meet the Artists Opening Reception on Saturday, December 3, from 5 to 8 pm, featuring tastings from your favorite local restaurants.
The special focus of this exhibit will be the abundance of the Captains Table. The show will feature painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, ceramics, and jewelry by members of the Rocky Neck Art Colony where, during the summer season, over 50 working artists display their work in Rocky Neck galleries and studios.
The exhibit will be open Monday-Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-6 but to 8 on Thursdays in December, Friday-Sat 10-6 and Sunday 12-5.
For more information contact: Marie Sweeney at 978 281-6130 or email sonomarie@comcast.net
If you think winter is lonely in Gloucester click the picture to see what it is like in Finland and Get today’s Live Music lineup. Also make sure you look for Clue #2 in this weeks gimmesound give-away.
Their long overdue UK debut could hardly have been less rock biz and they had one or two equipment problems to sort out before starting but it turned into the kind of pinch yourself intimate experience that people lie about attending. So if you’re going to pretend you were there, yes, they did start with Let There Be Music and they did do all the hits, including Dance With Me with a really imaginative melodica solo from pianist-guitarist Larry Hoppen, and, for three guys, they made a mighty big, superbly tight, beautifully arranged sound.
Sibling-close vocal harmonies – Larry and bassist brother Lance are joined by Dennis ‘Fly’ Amero, who replaced original songsmith John Hall – are just one of Orleans’ attractions, however. Their music digs deep into its American roots, with funky rhythm ‘n’ blues guitar grooves, gospel-soul melodic richness, bluegrass country-style confession and a distinct touch of Little Feat-esque Nawlins boogie.
The rogueish Amero is a serious asset, adding swing and blues songs with panache and absolute honesty and guitar solos that really probed and sang. But that was the hallmark of the set generally: It may have been a modest room in Fife but in terms of quality and conviction, for these guys, it was the Hollywood Bowl.
From The Herald, November 4, 2011
The Rockport Department of Public Works is once again in the process of converting downtown parking meter posts into holiday tree stands, as Rockport makes ready for its annual Christmas in Rockport celebration. The DPW is also working to find the perfect evergreen tree to place in Dock Square, and is inviting any Rockport homeowner with a suitable tree (approximately 35 feet in height) to contact the DPW office at 978-546-3525. Representatives of the DPW will select the most suitable tree from among those offered, then work with the property owner to remove the tree and prepare it for its new home in Dock Square celebrating Christmas in Rockport 2011. This year’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 3, beginning at approximately 4:00 pm.
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Thursday Nov 17, 7pm
1st course – Mixed Antipasti Scallop, Mozzarella, Stuffed Little Neck
Wine pairing – Vermentino, Pala
2nd course – Grilled Quail and Potato Salad
Wine pairing – Barbera d”Asti, Colle dei Venti
3rd course – 1855 Roasted Sirloin Arabiatta Penne
Wine pairing – Ripassa Superior, Zenato
4th course – Raspberry Cheese Cake
Wine pairing – Moscato, Castello del Poggio
2011 Schooner Adventure Fall Lecture Series
November 17th: Mathias Collins
NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service, Gloucester
"Historical Trends in New England River Flooding and What is Happening Lately"
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Lectures are held 7PM, Friend Room, Sawyer Free Library
FREE ADMISSION
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Supported by Cape Ann Insurance Agency, Inc. and VarianSEA
Sponsored by the Gloucester Adventure
phone: 978-281-8079 email: info@schooner-adventure.org
Don’t Forget to Buy your tickets for the Cape Ann Theatre Performance of Slyvia! Sylvia Runs This week, November 17th-20th. The Dog Park Benefit show is this Thursday November 17th.
(Julie Cleveland as Sylvia)
You can see more great photos from their rehearsal on the CAT Facebook page. 
Love the close crops on the faces showing the intensity
Hi Joey,
I was wondering if you could put on Good Morning Gloucester. I’ve put together a website for my daughter Savannah. She was born without tibias and walks on prosthetic legs. We are trying to raise money to purchase an adaptive bicycle for her, which would allow her to pedal with her hands and steer by leaning. Her website is www.bikeforsavannah.com, and there’s also a Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/bikeforsavannah.
Thanks so much, Len Pallazola
Ann writes-
Another peaceful and beautiful spot…Riverdale, if we recall correctly.
Here is a low res version Beth Swan designed DVD jacket. Pretty snazzy don’t you think?
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.
Round 3 coming tomorrow!
Where do you see it?
GMG Baby!
Ardelle making its way through Essex River.
Went to the Digital Photography Workshop in Essex on Saturday. It was really terrific day.
Donna
Another week ~ Another Contest ~ What is Kory going to do this week ~ Make sure you watch our daily videos to get all the clues. Get today’s Live Music lineup
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