Former Boston Mayor Kevin White Has Died and Gloucester Sculptor Pablo Eduardo Is The Man Who Created His Statue

Our Donna alerted me to the fact that sculptor Pablo Eduardo lives in Gloucester.

Check out his website here where there are photos of the 10 foot sculpture.

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Representing in Orlando, FL

I just got back from vacation in Florida. I meant to bring my GMG logo sticker with me to take a photo “representing”, but sure enough, I couldn’t find it when I packed my bags… so I got this photo at Universal Studios, Orlando, with the logo on my cell phone screen instead.

Representing in Orlando

7:01 AM Starts the Weekend nicely

After 1.83 inches total rain, nice to see this at 7:01 AM today.

.07 Wed, 0.81 Thurs, 0.95 Frid. Clicking on photo makes it larger and the Rockport breakwater is just to the left of the sun.

Congratulations Dean Salah On Your Tenth Year As Owner of George’s Coffee Shop! May There Be Many More To Come!!!!

Dean had no idea that his staff went in and decorated the joint in the middle of the night to surprise him as he thought that no one even knew it was his tenth year anniversary of when the keys were handed to him.

There’s a big time camaraderie in there with everyone who works, they obviously adore the leader of the pack, Dean and the way he runs the place with a warm smile and respect and a kind word for everyone.  One of Gloucester’s finest he is!

Dean is a guy that makes you proud of your community and brings people together to celebrate the positive.  A TRUE GLOUCESTERMAN!

Cheers Dean and to the rest of your wonderful crew at George’s!

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Video- The Final Trap Hits The Dock From the 2011 Lobstering Season Aboard The Degelyse

Good Harbor at Sunset From Jenn Klopotoski

Jenn writes-

Took a drive by so my daughter could see the water tonight.  Nice weather brought out many!  Busy day for January!
~Jenn Klopotoski

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Tyler Cruising Around The Harbor In The Dead of Winter

If you would have told me some dude would be cruising around standing up on a surfboard on the 26th of January 5 years ago I would have told you to back away from the crack pipe.

But you know we’re here in Gloucester MA where anything is possible.

Next thing you know they’ll be riding around on these things at night with the whole thing lit up.  Crazy right?  Nope.

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The Hottest Free Show Tonight!

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Peter & I will be at Minglewood Tavern for the Berklee Jazz & Roots kick-off party.  The party opens up to the public at 9 p.m. (as space allows).  The Ralph Peterson Ensemble will be on the stage.  Tomorrow they are performing in NYC so you gotta catch ‘em tonight.  They’re HOT!

If you need to go walking Ravenswood is the place to go

Go to Ravenswood

Rosie taking a walk in Ravenswood

There are so many animals and birds…  Love this place …. walk and walk..  lots of fun and stress can go away…

Did You Know? (Golden Eye)

 

The black-and-white Common Goldeneye is one of the last ducks to migrate south in fall and it often will winter as far north as open water permits.

The eyes of a Common Goldeneye are gray-brown at hatching. They turn purple-blue, then blue, then green-blue as they age. By five months of age they have become clear pale green-yellow. The eyes will be bright yellow in adult males and pale yellow to white in females.

These Common Golden Eyes are hanging out with a couple of red breasted mergansers.

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_goldeneye/lifehistory/ac

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THE PLACE TO BE TONIGHT!! CRUISEPORT FOR THE 2012 ART HAVEN BUOY AUCTION!

5PM Tonight At Cruiseport!  Where all the cool kids will be!

Video here-

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Cape Ann Healing Center

Register for Reiki I and II by Tuesday and save $120 by mentioning this email!  Greetings! I hope everyone has had happy and healthy holidays and plenty of quality family time during this gentle winter season!  We are gearing up for exciting changes in the spring, the seeds we have planted are buzzing with excitement!  I wanted to offer you a wonderful opportunity to learn from one of my amazing teachers!  Silvie Lockerova is a gifted healer and we are so blessed to have her offering Reiki I and II back to back in February at an incredible savings. Reiki is a powerful tool for self healing and for helping friends and loved ones.  Everyone can do it and once you learn you have it forever after this one time investment.  Investment for both classes is only $280. Last minute registration must be completed by Monday, January 30, 9pm.

Regular price for Reiki Level 1 / $180, Reiki Level 2 – $220 Save $120!!!!

New Reiki masters may be in attendance so it will be an extra powerful training!

Reiki level 1 class February 4, 10am – 7pm

Reiki level 2 class February 25, 10am – 7pm

Reiki level 1 must be complete before Reiki level 2!  Contact Silvie Lockerova at 978-412-5400 or register on facebook here now!  As always, we hope you will share this newsletter with friends and family, share on facebook, and help us spread the word.  We are grateful for your continued referrals and confidence!

Yours in Service,
Dr. Nicole Andrade,  Capeannhealingcenter.com

 

Another Brad Byrd Hit Song on ABC TV Next Week

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Did you like yesterday’s stripped down vs produced versions of Zero to the 101Click here if you missed it.

Well, we’re doing it again today!  This time we’ve got a new song that will be featured on ABC TV’s hit comedy Happy Endings next Wednesday 2/1 at 9:30pm.  Listen to the two versions now — and check out the TV version on Wednesday.

Here’s how to do it:

1) Watch this video of Brad Byrd singing Hourglass.

2) Click on the link below the video to hear the fully produced version of Hourglass that will be on TV.

Nine venues with great music tonight (see full lineup here)

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You’ve got a rare chance to check out Berklee’s Ralph Peterson Ensemble at Minglewood.  This is a private kick-off party for Berklee Jazz & Roots that will open to the public at 9pm FREE (as space allows). 

Pop-up fish buoy and a sneak preview at some others… BUOY AUCTION TONIGHT!

Fish buoy by Kelsey Marr
Fish buoy by Kelsey Marr

Today’s featured buoy (by request) is the pop-up fish buoy by Kelsey Marr! Bidding starts at $20 in the comments section, send us an email (arthaveninfo@gmail.com) to confirm.

However, for your entertainment, I also bring you a great assortment of artist buoys to check out 🙂 If you’d like to put a bid in on any of these, you’re more than welcome to in the comments section, just make sure to send us an email also (arthaveninfo@gmail.com). And the online bidding ends at 4:00 today. THEN, you come to the auction from 5:00-8:00 at Cruiseport!

Also, keep in mind that there will be live music, lots of local food, tons of beautiful kids buoys, childrens activities and, in case you haven’t heard… A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM ART HAVEN ABOUT AWESOME PLANS FOR THE YEARS TO COME!!

Check it out “Having Words With Meg” on Sirius XM Radio ~ Lots of good things happening in our little town.

Sent to our GoodMorningGloucester Captian.
 
Hi Joey~
 
Congrats on the Best Blog award for GMG.
And thanks again for the attention given to the visit with Gloucester’s “Bandit Kings” on my radio show.
 
As a heads up~
For the February edition of “Having Words With Meg” , globally known singer songwriter Willie Nile will visit with me at Gloucester’s Bang A Song Studios today.
 
He is in the area to play Club Passim in Cambridge
(tonight 1/27). And he is happy to make the trip to Gloucester to do the radio interview during which he’ll play some songs.
 
He just finished the annual charitable concerts in New Jersey called Light Of Day, where he performed with Bruce Springsteen and brought the money they have made for Parkinson’s research up over 2 million dollars at this point. I will forward news about this event and Willie’s involvement.
 
Willie also recently had the National Public Radio’s NPR Song Of The Day with “One Guitar” from his new release “The Innocent Ones”.
 
Willie has been making great Rock n Roll albums since 1980, always favoring the underdog. His fans include Lucinda Williams, Lou Reed, and Springsteen.
 
This show to be recorded today here in Gloucester at Bang A Song studios will air 4 times in February on “The Loft” – channel 30 on Sirius XM Radio. As always, some of the discussion will highlight the character and charm of Gloucester.
 
I will send you the dates of airing as soon as the show has been recorded and produced. He is www.willienile.com A great website.
 
Thanks Joey!
 
Meg Griffin
Host on Sirius XM
Gloucester resident (transplant)