A crew member at work on the schooner Harvey Gamage, docked at the newly completed Harriet Webster Pier in Harbor Loop.
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Month: June 2012
Under the docks on Rocky Neck
The pilings are telling a story
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2012 Run Gloucester! Cancelled
DMSE Sports Press release-
Cancellation Notice
We regret to announce that due to a number of reasons, primarily lack of major sponsorship for the second year in a row and overall limited interest, DMSE Sports and the Gloucester Fishermen Athletic Association have collectively decided it is not wise to continue with the Run Gloucester! race for 2012.
We are very disappointed to have to announce this, but it simply isn’t prudent to continue with the event this year if we can’t guarantee a successful race. For those few who have already registered for the race, we will be refunding 100% of your entry fee along with the processing fee within the next few days. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
In 30 years of producing races, this is the first time DMSE has had to cancel a race in this manner. We tried our best to make it work again this year but now feel it is in everyone’s best interest to cancel at this time and re-think the entire concept. We hope to see you at many of the other DMSE Sports races this year.
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Breaking News: Sky will be Dark over Cape Ann Tonight!!
Well duh, you say, the sun goes down followed by dark pretty much every night. But if you look at that clear blue sky over your head right now with a breeze that will die to a gentle puff from the north by morning and the crescent moon does not rise until 2:54AM that means it might be really really dark. So go look at the stars tonight*. (*see end of post for update!)
If you go down to Good Harbor Beach on the bridge end and look to the twin towers on Thacher the 11% waning crescent moon will rise at 2:54 AM and maybe a half hour later it will look like this (from earthsky.org)
Just replace those buildings with the lighthouse towers.
Next week I will be posting about an amazing local organization that has no dues, no overhead, but plenty of great members who all share a love of stuff up in the sky. The Gloucester Area Astronomy Club or GAAC (like the sound a cat makes getting rid of a hairball oh now you’ll remember). GAAC has a website, a Facebook Page, and a Tweeting Twitter account to stay up to date on their telescope meet ups on Halibut Point or their telescope parties (one just last week) at Bearskin Neck (best line, a tourist kid upon looking at Saturn’s rings “Is that real or is that painted on?”)
These dudes and dudettes know their sky. I learned more in an hour on Bearskin than I did earning my Boy Scout Astronomy Merit Badge. In twenty minutes, Saturn, Mars, binary stars, two galaxies in one eyepiece, M13 (a pantload of stars) and a half dozen more of those things Mister Messier thought were pretty cool to look at. (Actually they annoyed him as he looked for comets but that’s another story.)
GAAC members meet at St Paul Lutheran Church in Lanesville, at 8:00 pm on the second Friday of every month.
EXTRA EXTRA Even More Breaking News: GAAC will be setting up for the sunset at 8:22PM TONIGHT in the field across from the parking lot at Halibut Point. Spray on bug spray before you come, a red flashlight if you have one and don’t trip over tripods. You’ll see cool stuff not of this world and Rubber Duck will be there. Astronomical twilight is 10:38PM
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Garden Club Beautifies Gloucester
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Madeline Sings What a Wonderful World
What a Wonderful World, sung by five-year old Madeline Ciaramitaro at her great-grandmother’s memorial. Surrounded by her loving family, Madeline does’t miss a lyric, despite the baby crying (on cue) and a great deal of background noise. I think Madeline’s world is pretty wonderful!
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GMG – Author Appreciation Lobster Bash
Lobsters supplied by Joey, everyone else contributed in someway, GMG motto “All for One and One for All”.
Some Photos were taken by David B. Cox.
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New Orleans Fun ~ more than New England usually allows
Let’s face it folks, we, in New England, are known for being kinda stuffy, right? Isn’t that why we’ve welcomed Henri Smith to Gloucester? Isn’t that why we do our level best to keep him here year after year? Yes, he’s a fine musician. Yes, most of his friends are all top talent too. Yes, he infuses Gloucester will all kinds of culture we’ve never before experienced. But let’s be honest. He’s fun! And so are his super-talented friends. Just look at this video:
Don’t these guys just look like they’re having the time of their lives? We need more of that — and we’re going to get it on June 3o when Henri gathers the most talented, fun-loving New Orleans musicians you can see north of the bayou at North Shore Music Theatre to open for the iconic for Aaron Neville (get tickets here). Henri’s band will include:
Stanton Davis on Trumpet
Amadee Castenell (from HBO’s Treme) on Sax, Flute and Vocals
Herman Hampton (Berklee professor) on Bass
Daniel Heath on Trombone and vocals
Les Lumley (from Ghetto Mysticism) on percussion.
Charles Burchell (from New England Conservatory) on Drums
Ben on Piano (you know him)
PLUS A SURPRISE GUEST!
Now for some fun tonight (see full music lineup here) we have to mention one of Gloucester’s most talented and fun musicians with an acerbic wit, Inge Berge, will be at the Dog Bar with his trio. See what we mean by wit and fun in the video below:
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Dad’s Day Classic Car Meet and Honky Tonk BBQ Sunday June 17th @ Minglewood!
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Chickity Check It! The Latest Small Biz Advice From Ryan Pinkham
Click the picture for the article about the Lobster Pool From Ryan Pinkham
and you can contact Ryan about how he can help your small business with social marketing by contacting him on twitter-
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Lost Cat
His name is Monty. He’s a Maine Coon with double paws and is 11 years old. He lives and was lost in Rocky Neck.
I really appreciate this. My name and number is Rose, 508-932-7777.
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In Case You Missed it!
Gloucester Paint Factory Demolition 09/13/2011
The Short Version
The Long Version
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More Stained Glass from St. Ann’s
It’s been a while since I shared some of the gorgeous stained glass from St. Ann’s Church.
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Check Out North Shore Magazine Digital Version and Order a Yearly Subscription For Half Price
Right Now you can subscribe to one of the slickest classiest glossies On the North Shore Of Boston for 50% off. North Shore Magazine is a great coffee table book for any North Shore Household.
You can check out the digital version by clicking on the picture above.
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Oceanside Sea Dog From George Krewson III
Hi Joey,
The attached pictures show the boat called the Sea Dog which my Dad, George Krewson Jr., purchased from a lady up in Canada who had won it by buying a charitable lottery ticket in Gloucester, back in the 1930’s. He offered her $700 and she accepted. Herman Melanson, maintenance man at the Oceanside, took one winter to remodel it, after getting it up behind the Oceanside. The bottom picture shows the great job he did on the forty footer. Dad was the captain and got great enjoyment from taking out Oceanside guests from Magnolia Harbor to the surrounding ocean views. He retained it for a few years after selling the Oceanside.
George Krewson III
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Only $12,000,000 To Go
Ocean Alliance, based on figures provided by the lead architect, has a goal of raising approximately $12 million to restore the ~ 20,000 Sq.ft buildings in a way that mediates existing contamination, maintains their historic exterior appearance while modeling the interior as a practical, accessible research, education and historic center.
Only $12,000,000? Hopefully the architect throws in a blowjob to sweeten the deal.
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The Blessing of the Portuguese Fishing Fleet – 1950s
The photo is the property of David B. Cox of (Main Street Arts and Antiques).
This photo may also have appeared in the National Geographic Magazine (July 1953)
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Cape Ann Artisans 2012 Spring Studio Tour
Cape Ann Artisans 2012 Spring Studio Tour
Come find out why
American Style Magazine named Gloucester #6 in Top 25 Arts Destinations for cities under 100,000
Cape Ann is home to a thriving arts community, one of the oldest in the country. For twenty-nine years Cape Ann Artisans has been inviting the public to visit their studios during their Open studio weekends. This year’s spring tour will be held June 23rd and 24th from 10 am to 5 pm each day. The self-guided tour along the scenic coastline of Gloucester and Rockport presents a unique opportunity to meet 21 professional artists and see their work in the setting in which it was created. The work represented includes: pottery, painting, sculpture, photography, mosaics, jewelry, hand-made glass beads, and weaving. Several of the artists will be demonstrating their working process during the tours.
Brochures with route maps will be available at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, the Rockport Information Booth on Rte 127 and at each of the artisans. A bright magenta Studio Tour banner will mark each location.
For further information: tel: 978-281-3347 www.capeannartisans.com
Many studios are open year round.
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Community Stuff June 15th
Young Poets at the Sawyer Free Library
The winners of the 10th Annual Poetry Without Paper contest were honored last Thursday (June 7) at the Sawyer Free Library. Director Carol Gray welcomed all and introduced Mayor Carolyn Kirk. She began the evening by reading a poem written by Amy Dengler, “Conch,” which illustrated quite impactfully the power of words. Mayor Kirk presented Gloucester students of elementary, middle, and high school age, with their awards (a certificate, a book of poetry, and a cash prize). The students read their winning poems in front of a full audience that included family, friends, and poetry fans. The winning poems will also be featured on the Sawyer Library website. Sponsored by the Lyceum Committee of the Sawyer Free Library, the contest drew almost 300 entries from students attending various schools in Gloucester.
The winners by category are:
Elementary
1st Place: Willa Lepionka Brosnihan, West Parish (3rd grade)
2nd Place: Owen Bryan, East Gloucester (5th grade)
3rd Place: Diane Story, East Gloucester (5th grade)
Honorable Mention: Calhoun Dyer, East Gloucester (3rd grade)
Honorable Mention: Luke Pata, West Parish (5th grade)
Middle School
1st Place: Aislinn McCormack, St. Ann’s School (8th grade)
2nd Place: Gabriela Llanos, St.Ann’s School (7th Grade)
3rd Place: Kaitlin Marques, O’Maley School (6th grade)
Honorable Mention: Lexi Orlando, St. Ann’s School (8th grade)
Honorable Mention: Caroline King, St. Ann’s School (8th grade)
High School
1st Place: Sarah Zuidema, Gloucester High School (12th grade)
2nd Place: Phoebe Weissblum, Waring School (10th grade)
3rd Place: Hannah Morris, Gloucester High School (12th grade)
Honorable Mention: Maryka Gillis, Gloucester High School (12th grade)
Honorable Mention: John Interrante, Gloucester High School (12th grade)
Y Camp Spindrift Open House – Sunday June 17
On Sunday June 17, Y Camp Spindrift will be holding its annual Open House celebration from 10am – 3pm to kick off our 50th season. Whether you attended camp years ago, are planning to come this summer, or have never graced our properity before, all are welcome to come enjoy a free cookout, swimming, games, arts & crafts and met our staff team. Wake the neighbors and call the kids and come on down for a great day of fun! This is a prime opportunity for new campers and families to visit and eliminate any pre-season anxieties. Registration and camp shirts will be available. Y Camp Spindrift meets or exceeds all regulations of MA DPH and is liscenced annually by the Gloucester Health Department, providing programs for ages 4 – 16, including traditional day camp, adventure camps, C.I.T. Program, and othe rspecialty camps. For more information, please visit www.cayteenandcamp.org or contact Rick Doucette, Executive Director at 978-281-CAMP (2267).
Dine at Friendly’s to benefit JPs Tree House @ Y Camp Spindrift June 17 – 23
Friendly’s Restaurant is very generously donating 20% of sales (when you present specific fundraising voucher) to benefit the creation of JPs TREE HOUSE at Y Camp Spindrift. This fundraiser takes place from Sunday June 17th through Saturday June 23. Jeff "JP" Paul was a very popular Spindrift camper and staff member for fifteen years before tragically losing his life last year. In JPs memory, family and friends are creating JP’s Tree House, construction is expected to begin by the end of the month.
For copies of the FRIENDLY’S FUNraising vouchers, please visit www.cayteenandcamp.org or stop by the YMCA or Camp Spindrift. For more info, please contact Rick Doucette, Executive Director at 978-281-CAMP (2267).
Hey Joey,
I wanted to inform your many readers that Rockport Dance Academy’s Broadway themed dance recital is this Saturday 3pm at Rockport High School Auditorium. Come see the kids dance their hearts out and support local businesses. Admission is FREE!
Keep up the great work,
Emily Twombly
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Get the Water Shuttle at the Madfish Grill Restaurant this summer / seasonal passes now available
Sweet, people will be picked up and dropped off right at the dock where the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery and Khan Studios are located. Harbor Shuttle To Mug up Next Sunday?
Hi Joey,
Nikki owner of The Madfish Grill Restaurant has confirmed that the Water Shuttle will be the pick-up / drop-off point on Rocky Neck this Summer.
A huge cheer to her.
Thank you Nikki .
A reminder to all $ 50.00 seasonal passes now available. Email : harbortours@gmail.com or call 978-283-1979 for more details.
Thank you.
Harbor Tours, Inc. Gloucester, MA.
America’s Oldest Seaport
Good Morning Gloucester 