My View of Life on the Dock
From Dom Nesta;
My boat we now use mainly for lobstering and anything you hire me to do. She’s a 20ft skiff we built the cabin on last fall. We wanted it to look pretty unique so it ended up looking alot like an easternrig.
From Jay Frontiero;
“Hey everyone. We have been enjoying some excellent sightings recently and I just finished another whale sightings update.
This one has some great photos in it, including one of the best Dolphin shots we’ve ever taken, and some really cool (and a little bit gory) shots of a Gray Seal eating a Striped Bass.”
Anyway, you can find the update here: http://www.gloucesterwhalewatching.com/2012-5-14.html
http://www.gloucesterwhalewatching.com/2012-5-14.html
As part of the Gloucester Public School District Arts Festival last weekend, students’ art was on display at the library, across the street from City Hall. Here are a few photos of the exhibit there. Click on any of the photos to see it bigger.
Unfortunately, it seems that some or all of the art has already been taken down. Some of it was really amazing!
MOTIF NO. 1 DAY DINE-AROUND FUNDRAISER SET FOR MAY 16 AT MY PLACE BY THE SEA RESTAURANT IN ROCKPORT
On Wednesday, May 16, the Inns of Rockport, in partnership with the Rockport Division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, will be sponsoring a Dine-Around fundraiser in support of Motif #1 Day at My Place by the Sea, located at 68 Bearskin Neck Rockport.
My Place owners Kathy Milbury and Barbara Stavropoulos have generously agreed to support Motif #1 Day programming by donating 20% of sales during both lunch and dinner on May 16 to the Rockport Festivals Committee and the Chamber of Commerce.
Everyone is encouraged to gather at My Place by the Sea with family, friends, and co-workers on Wednesday, May 16 for lunch or dinner, or both. Enjoy a delicious luncheon from My Place’s regular menu, or a “Tapas Time” dinner from 4:30 to 8 from their special $10 to $14 small plates menu offered every Wednesday during the spring. You will be helping to raise money for a great cause, Motif No.1 Day, taking place on Saturday, May 19 in downtown Rockport.
For further information please contact Suzan Galpin of the Inns of Rockport at 978-546-9251, or Peter Webber of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce at 978-283-1601. For My Place by the information please call 978-546-9667 or visit www.myplacebythesea.com. For information about Motif #1 Day, including a detailed schedule of events, please visit www.rockportartfestivals.com.
Jonathan Olly writes-
Hello Joey C,
While doing a Google search just now I came across the postcard you posted on March 22 of the old fisherman posing in oilskins. Would you happen to know the name of this man? I ask because I’m a graduate student down here in Providence, RI, and I’m writing a dissertation chapter on old salts. They’re found around the world, but in the United States they’re almost exclusively found in New England. Your postcard photo (which is rare, and one of the old salt postcards I’m still hunting for) may have been done by Gloucester photographer/engineer Herman Spooner, who photographed a number of retired fishermen (John Scott, Lemuel Friend, Oliver Emerton, and David Stanwood among them). But, I don’t recall seeing this image in his photo collection at the Cape Ann Museum. So if you have any additional information about your postcard I’d be happy to hear it.
Best regards,
Jonathan
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Apparently commercial fishing in Rome is alive and well. In my opinion you can tell how well the boats are doing by how well they are maintained. These boats are all in good shape and devoid (mostly) of rust so they must be doing alright.
Click below to see the photos
The 2012 Membership Power Luncheon Speaker Series kicks off with guest speaker Richard A. Davey, Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Secretary and Chief Executive Officer on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.
A key member of Governor Deval Patrick’s Cabinet, Secretary Davey will lead off the series by providing updates and insights on major transportation initiatives on Cape Ann and throughout our region. The goal of this new Chamber series is to inform, educate, and empower members through a diverse array of speaking programs and seminars.
In 2010, the Boston Business Journal named Secretary Davey a “Top 40 Under 40” award winner. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Immigrant Learning Center, a non-profit center providing free English classes to immigrants and the Board of Advisors of Samaritans, Inc. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of the Holy Cross and a Juris Doctorate summa cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law. Secretary Davey and his wife live in Boston, where they are regular users of the MBTA system.
The Membership Power Luncheon will be held at the The Elks at Bass Rocks, 101 Atlantic Road, Gloucester, at noon on Wednesday, May 23, with registration and check-in starting at 11:30 am. Tickets for members are $35 in advance or $40 week/day of and $50 for future members. For more information or to RSVP for this event, please contact Robert Heidt at robert@capeannchamber.com or call the Chamber at 978-283-1601.
Well you saw it first right here on GMG. Then the Artist of the week Video Series on gimmesound all last week. Now Greg Bover and Francie Fitch are on NPR — SEE HERE. BUT WAIT! THAT’S NOT ALL. You can see Francie play Greg’s magnificent harpsichord at Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport Tonight at 7:30 FOR FREE. Don’t let the rain keep you home. This is BIG!
Here’s what Greg says about the interview:
Dear Friends,
Thanks to an introduction made by John McElhenny of Matter Communications, Francie and I were interviewed yesterday by Andrea Shea of NPR affiliate WBUR. The interview will be broadcast this afternoon about 3:50 on the show Radio Boston and may be on All Things Considered later. We will be discussing tonight’s 7:30 concert at Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport celebrating the completion of the harpsichord I’ve been working on for 25 years.
As John McElheny says, “Nice to see such a positive Gloucester story in the news. Congratulations, Greg and Francie!”
Up in the sea of sky a lake of fragmented mackerel clouds drifts in one piece like a school of fish.
John Updike – Rabbit, Run
Broads were boxing out and taking no prisoners. Best to stand back and let them get in there.
Dangerous!
This Wednesday, May 16, there will be LIVE music at Jalapeno’s Restaurant by the band ColdStream, a four piece acoustic band made up of 2 guitarists, a bass player and a mandolin player. They specialize in three and four part harmonies. Their music ranges from soft rock to pop, Irish, country, English folk and classic rock. They are a staple in the southern New Hampshire bar/restaurant circuit playing to warm receptions everywhere.
Come enjoy some background entertainment while sampling delicious, authentic Mexican cuisine! ColdStream will be playing from 6:30 to 9:00pm to support the Breast Cancer 3 Day benefit night at Jalapenos.
Thank you!
Liz Dooley
I don’t know where you been laddie but I see you won first prize!
There are fresh teeth marks in that duck’s butt. Now I know when it happened but by who?
Heading to Brooklyn to visit darling daughter Liv and to help her move across town to her charming new apartment. Wish me luck assembling IKEA!
Herb Pomeroy’s Big Band ~ To Herb With Love
Friday, May 18 ~ 8:00pm @ Fuller School Auditorium
Sponsored by
gimmeLIVE Summer Concert Series
and BankGloucester
Come see the people who performed with Herb Pomeroy at a special tribute concert to one of Gloucester’s most famous jazz men and one of Berklee’s most legendary faculty members.
The rhythm section (bass and drums) from this video will be there. You should be too. Doors open at 7pm. Full band includes:
» Phil Wilson – trombone
» Jack Stout – trumpet
» Tom Ferrente – Clarinet & Sax
» Ray Santese – piano
» John Rapuchie- Bass
» Arti Cabal – Drums
Tickets are $20 ($10 for 12 and under) available at Liquor Locker, Gloucester Music or call Dan Leahy at 978-876-1953.
Proceeds benefit the Berklee/Gloucester Scholarship Fund. More info on that here.
Don’t forget all the great FREE music tonight. Click here for the full lineup.
Good Morning Gloucester 