Year: 2012

2012 GMG Downtown Gloucester Holiday Gift Series- Toodeloos

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

The fourth year of the GMG Downtown Gloucester Holiday Gift Video Series where we walk up and down Main Street and try to capture as many retailers as we can and highlight their best gift ideas one a day every day leading up to Christmas.

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2012 GMG Downtown Gloucester Holiday Gift Series- Nelsons

2012 GMG Downtown Gloucester Holiday Gift Series Alexandras Bread Co

2012 GMG Downtown Gloucester Holiday Gift Series Lone Gull

2012 GMG Downtown Gloucester Holiday Gift Series Kids Unlimited

2012 GMG Downtown Gloucester Holiday Gift Series- Harbor Loop Gifts

2012 Downtown Gloucester Holiday Gift Series- Pleasant Street Tea and Coffee Co

Click the List to See The Latest Joey C Local Retailer Happenings On Twitter

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

https://twitter.com/Joey_C/cape-ann-retailers

Is there a local retailer not on my list? tweet it to me @Joey_C

Below is just a snapshot, Twitter updates as the retailers who are on my list update their twitter feeds. So click on the list for the latest. If you are a local retailer, tweet your Ladies night deals and let the GMG and Joey Twitter List Know.

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Holiday Concert at Willowdale and Leven at the Sawyer Free

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Willowdale Holiday Concert©Kim Smith 2012

Lisa, Lora, and Briar sang to a packed house last night. Their solos, and voices in unison, of traditional classic songs, made for a beautiful evening of holiday music. My favorites were Carol of the Bells and the tender lullaby by Paul Williams and Joseph M. Martin: Still is the Night; also by  Joseph Martin was the joyful O Come Emmanuel and Listen to the Stars, both from The Voices of Christmas.

Lisa and Lora TamaginiMezzo Soprano Lisa Tamagini and Soprano Lora Tamagini

Sisters Lisa and Lora Tamagini and Briar have known each other since they began their opera careers in Boston. Lora and Lisa have toured the world over and Lora’s original music can be heard on three CDs: Joy in My Soul, Sing to the Lord, and Sing Gloria. Briar is passionate about supporting local artists and it has been her dream to host musical concerts. The success of Willowdale has made it possible for her to create unforgettable holiday performances for everyone to enjoy!

Willowdale Holiday Concert-4©Kim Smith 2012

Willowdale Holiday Concert-3©Kim Smith 2012Briar’s festive and delicious Chocolate Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting

For more holiday musical treats Leven is performing on Saturday at the Sawyer Free from 3:00 to 4:00, main floor.

Leven sawyer free

Pitbull murdered in Gloucester??

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Kristen Lark writes-

Hello, I was wondering if you heard about a pitbull found dead on the side of the road gutted. From what I gathered on facebook and by the Sweet Paws Rescue of Essex facebook page, a woman & her son were walking their dog around the Sadler St Burnham’s field area yesterday. Their dog reacted to something in the bushes & when they looked it was a dead pitbull sliced open. This is horrifying. I guess the police think the dog was used for fighting. I wish I could have seen the dog’s body to check for scars to confirm it was a fighting dog or not. Not all pitbulls are fighting dogs. Many are show dogs or weight pulling contest dogs.

There is no media attention to this and I don’t know why. I am Gloucester resident who owns a 6 month old pitbull puppy and I am outraged. The pitbull population in Gloucester has grown a lot in the past 10-15 years and there are many responsible owners here. Is there anything you can do to investigate this further? I emailed the Times but didn’t get any responses. I am a member of B.O.N.E (Bully Owners of New England) and we do a lot of pitbull advocacy work. Pitbulls are the most tortured, brutalized, and misunderstood dog.

Thank you for your help,

Kristen Lark

Hey all you Prozac Popping Mommies (and your daughters) ~ Check out this father/son team

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Allen_DylanJoey certainly got it right in his Monday post about Ladies Night.  Downtown Gloucester is absolutely the place to be tomorrow (Thursday).

And if you need a break from your local shopping (that supports our local economy), mosey on down to the Gloucester House some time between 8 and 10:30 to catch Allen Estes with his son, Dylan ~ two good looking guys with great voices and songs that will warm your heart.

Have something to eat, a few drinks and then get right back out there and, as Joey says, drop some cash.

Meanwhile, there’s great live music all over Cape Ann tonight too — and plenty for the guys tomorrow if you want to get away from the ladies.  Check it all out here.

Thursday Night Blues Party @ The Rhumb LIne to Host Ricky “King” Russell with Mario Perrett and Ed Scheer 9:00pm

Posted on by Joanne

Dave Saginario

Dave says,

We’ll be gavin’ a blast this Thursday as I welcome back my favorite musical goons, the likes of which include Mr. Ricky “King” Russell on glitar, Mr. Edd “Duato” Scheer, on drums, and cutie-pie saxist, Mr. Mario Perrett on tenor. Everybody sings and everybody plays musical chairs as we toss around vocal duties and jokes. Musical chestnuts roasting on an open fire will be com in’ at ya from all directions. Wear a helmet.

IMG_9677Ricky” King” Russell

http://www.rickykingrussell.com/

IMG_9693Mario Perrett

http://69.89.31.183/~marioper/

IMG_9689Ed Scheer

Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ Special guest: Chick Marston

Posted on by Joanne

 

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Surf & Turf Specials!
Wednesdays Only!Hello everyone!
Wednesday, December 5th
Special Guest: CHICK MARSTON!
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Most everyone on Cape Ann knows my history with the great
Chick Marston, and what he means to me.  I cherish the
moments we have together onstage… they are so few and
far between.  Wanna take a course in American folk blues?
Come to the Rhumb Wednesday.  See how it’s done. ~ Fly
Dinner with Fly Amero: 8 – 11pm
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Surf & Turf Dinner –  $11.95 (while they last)
Tenderloin Tips with Grilled Garlic Shrimp!
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Upcoming…
Dec. 12: Legendary Jon Butcher

Dec. 19: Christmas Songs with
J.B. Amero, Allen Estes & Friends
 
Coming soon…
Marina Evans

Looking forward…
…to seeing you there!  🙂 ~ Fly

Stained glass in Notre Dame cathedral

Posted on by Matthew Green

Another jewel from my vacation in Paris!

– Fr. Matthew Green

P.S. Coming soon: details on holiday origami classes next week at The Hive (Friday Dec. 14, 6:30-8PM) and Art Haven (Tuesday Dec. 18, 6:30-8PM).

Leo-Pet of the Week & Holiday Open House

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

Leo, Pet of the week, Cape ann animal aid

Hello, my name is Leo and I am a one-year-old male pup.   I am lively, loveable,
and active.   I get along with other dogs and people.  I hope you might visit me at the Cape Ann Animal Aid, located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, Four Paws Lane, Gloucester.

Please attend our Holiday Open House on Sat., Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  If it snows, it will be held on Dec. 15.   You will receive a behind-the-scenes look at our new beautiful shelter and enjoy festive activities for the entire family – refreshment, raffles and lots of fun!

Also, it is okay to bring toys for shelter cats and dogs and if you want, you can give them all to me for safe keeping!!

Get your calendars early…well, relatively early!

Posted on by Sharon

calendars smThey’re available on my photo site Sharon Lowe Photography, at Premier Imprints at 48 Main St. and at Present at 271 Main St. Get yours today!

Thanks! ~Sharon

19th Century Gloucester Windmills From Al Bezanson

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

This illustration appears in History of the town and city of Gloucester, Cape Ann Massachusetts, 1892, by James R. Pringle, who wrote,

“A sketch of the town in 1817 was drawn by Capt. John Beach, from a point in the harbor opposite Ten Pound island, off Pavilion Beach.  Standing out prominently in the foreground was an eight-sided wooden windmill erected on the site now occupied by the Pavilion Hotel.  This had been built in 1814 by Ignatius Webber, and its long arms, fitted with sails, made it a conspicuous object, and gave the town quite a foreign aspect.  It was subsequently removed to a position on Fort Square, where it became a familiar landmark, being destroyed by fire a few years ago.”

Another windmill, of more modern design, is prominent on Five Pound Island in an 1893 photograph by Martha Hovey, reproduced in Wharf and Fleet, by Gordon W. Thomas.

Al Bezanson

Gloucester Harbor sketch, 1817

Community Photos 12/5/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey-

The Gloucester Gig Rowers Club had their 2012 wrap up/pot luck dinner meeting last night. They are based at the Maritime Gloucester and welcome rowers of all levels. This is an invitation for anyone who is interested in joining for the 2013 to check us out at gloucestergigrowers.com.

Cheers!

Janet Rice

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Seacoast Holiday Bazaar a Success!

 

Hi Joey, here’s a picture I took of Varian’s Turbine last night, while it was spinning.
John Wheeler

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Community Stuff 12/5/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey
could you please post the attatched flyer about our open house this
thursday the 6th from 4-6 at our J Barrett & Co office .on Pleasant st.
a great way to start off ladies nite,, great food and drinks,,,open to
all
thanks
ann

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Free Christmas concerts by the Rockport Legion Band.

Friday, December 7, Concert @ Rockport Methodist Church — 7:00 P.M.

Thursday, December 13, Concert @ Rockport Congregational Church — 7:00 P.M.

Thursday, December 20, Concerts @ Nursing Homes (Denmar and Seacoast in Gloucester -split band) — 7:00 P.M.

John Bassett

Holiday Fair Thursday & Friday At Rose Baker

The annual Rose Baker Senior Center Christmas Fair is this Thursday and Friday (December 7th and 8th) from 10 AM to 2 PM. It is the perfect place to find the unusual gift for that special person. There are always lots of hand-knit and crochet items, toys and puzzles, jewelry, and a variety of white elephant items. And of course there is an ample supply of home-baked cakes, pies and other sweets. Put on your shopping cap and stop by.

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Winter Skate Flyer 2012

For more information regarding Cape Ann Skating please visit:
http://www.facebook.com/CapeAnnSkatingClub

website: http://cafsc.org/

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Hi Joey,

My name is Julie Upton and I’m a Cape Ann Resident and student of Lama Marut’s.  Stacey Fisher introduced us (see below) a little while ago in regards to his upcoming ‘virtual book tour’.  Besides being his student I am also his book tour manager.  Lama Marut wrote a spiritually minded book titled ‘A Spiritual Renegade’s Guide to the Good Life’.  We completed a successful three-month physical book tour around the US with two stops in Canada back in August.  We stopped in Massachusetts twice during the tour going to Rockport, Gloucester, Essex, Newburyport and Boston.  I am now managing a virtual book tour for him, where for ten days (from December 5-15th) he guest posts on one blog per day.  Each blog is promoted through his entire network and on the day his tour reaches your site you post the content of your choice we provide for you.  On that day Lama Marut will be checking in to your blog to see if anyone has any questions, comments or to simply talk about the content in the book.

My thought was that it would be super cool, since he has such a huge fan base in the Cape Ann area, to launch his tour on your site.

The book has been reviewed by local papers so, if you want to post a review of the book ahead of time to promote the tour, I can provide you with one.  You post your content of choice (video, audio or written word) on Dec 5th, Lama Marut is available for conversation and it starts off his 10-day virtual world tour.

If you are interested in participating and hosting him on your site let me know and we can discuss the details.  If Dec 5th doesn’t work for you we are happy to accommodate you on whatever day works for you.  We want to book the tour as soon as possible because both Lama Marut and the book publisher Beyond Words are going to be promoting it.  And of course we will send you a copy of the book in whatever format you want it in (pdf or paper). 

To check out information on his book go to: 

http://lamamarut.org/about/lama-maruts-new-book/

Thank you so much and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Julie Upton