After The Trophies Are Handed Out and The Glory Fades There’s Still Work To Do

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Those that know me know that power tools and me are generally not the best of friends.  I am not ashamed to say that Sista Felicia is probably 20 times more skilled with powertools as I am.  That’s a combination of how great she is with them and how god awful I am.

But after the fun and glory of the Horribles Parade award ceremony the part that no one looks forward to is the dismantling of the float. 

Finished and Trailer returned at 9:30PM!

Sweat equity baby!

Thanks Ed, Ron, Felicia, BJ, Barry and Amanda

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Please patronize these GMG Approved Community Minded Businesses

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gimmesound.com — local live music listings.  Find every live music show in Gloucester and Cape Ann — listen to music on-line & download — all for free.

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The Lone Gull is a family owned coffeehouse located on Main Street in historic downtown Gloucester, Massachusetts. Our ideal location makes us a great place to stop for a drink or a bite to eat, to chat with friends, or to have a business meeting. We offer free wi-fi to our customers, extremely comfortable couches and chairs, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

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Stones Pub

Stones is a small comfortable neighborhood pub in Gloucester, MA, America’s oldest seaport! We offer homemade soups, sandwiches and desserts all made on premises before your eyes in the open kitchen. The delicious smells welcome when you come in the door to a warm greeting.

Ed Collard House Doctors Handyman Services

Passports Restaurant

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Noble Electricians

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Steve Noble who does so much community work donating his time toward many great causes.

Robert Heidt

The new executive director of the Chamber of Commerce says that Good Morning Gloucester does so much for the community that he wanted to personally be a sponsor of the 2012 GMG horribles parade float

Circle Consulting

Donna Ardizzoni and Rick Moore

With Circle Consulting, small and mid-size companies can cost-effectively leverage world-class technology experience. We keep up with the latest developments in the rapidly changing technology sector, so you can focus on your core business. Let us do what we do best so that you can do what you do best.

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Gloucester Bytes

Tim Blakeley From Gloucester Bytes the man who made the Gloucester Webcam project possible!

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Greg Harris Brierwood Landscaping (978) 281-7564

for letting us use his trailer

Cape Ann Painters and Photographers Group

This is a reminder that the Cape Ann Painters and Photographers Group will meet at “The Annie” on Monday, July 9, at 9AM. Bring your coffee for the coffee 1/2 hour from 9-9:30. The meeting is from 9:30 – 11 with everyone having a chance to “check in” and share what they are doing.

Hope to see you there. Happy Summer!

Alice Gardner

Cripple Cove

Sunday Afternoon Cripple Cove Gloucester 

A young family and a group of friends with the right idea on how to spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon in Gloucester! Click to view larger.

I promised Horribles Parade photos in my post yesterday–there are too many to sort through–coming tomorrow.

Does anyone have video of The Runaround on July 3?

The Runaround Sound July 3 2011

Well, I guess that’s what happens when a couple thousand people are transfixed by one of Gloucester’s best bands — NOBODY FILMS!  If you were on the Boulevard on July 3, and you shot some video, please leave a comment.  Better yet, make a YouTube account and upload the video and then put the YouTube link in your comment.

And in case you missed The Runaround at the Boulevard on July 3, you can catch them tonight at the Dog Bar.  Honestly, they are NOT TO BE MISSED!

But if you can’t get into the Dog Bar because it’s packed, check out over a dozen other excellent live music choices here.

The Bandit Kings RAWK The Dog Bar in Gloucester Saturday AND then off to Amesbury Sunday.

The BKs are taking a mini staycay/tour his weekend and play one show in Gloucester AND one show in Amesbury this weekend!

This Saturday night, July 7 the Bandits are @Dogbar with special guest Mr. Joe Wilkins and three full sets of rawk AND roll. This show is 21+ in a bar at 65 Main St in Gloucester and it’s free.

Then, on Sunday, July 8 the Bandits will trek ALL the way to the mystical, magical land of Amesbury, MA—for to play the Evolvement Radio’s Rally on the Sun All Ages Summer Music Series with English Tom in the Bookstore!

The Amesbury Park show is ALL AGES, under the sun, in the park, with SUMMER TOOOBING and it’s 5 bucks.

Congratulations to Renee Dupuis The Big Shot of The Noise Magazine this month. Way to to
Renee!

What’s Live at Mile Marker One, Reggae Friday!

Resort Info | Spa | Mile Marker One Restaurant & Bar | Cape Ann Marine | Storage | Dockage and Fuel Dock | Boat Sales | Outboards

Reggae on the River this week features the Glostafarians! LOCALS

Saturday, July 7th Live Music with – LOS SUGAR KINGS
starting at 7pm on our Bridge Deck.

Next week come on down and support the Jimmy Fund, by participating in Tobin’s second annual Pan Mass Challenge Comedy/Silent Auction night.
Thursday, July 12th starting at 6pm.
Featuring Boston’s Best – Paul D’Angelo
Music and MC by DJ Scottie Mac
$10 donation at the door.
Donate to the Silent Auction by emailing.

Friday, July 13th starting at 7pm
REGGAE EVERY FRIDAY SERIES
Featuring JAH SPIRIT

Saturday, July 14th starting at 7pm
Dancin’ & Rockin’ & Rollin’ with
Pi ALLEYGloucester’s New Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
New for 2012! Almost everything!

Watch the Video and Take a Tour or Mile Marker One with
restaurant Manager Joe Loicano, hosted by GoodMorningGloucester.com

NEW Dining areas include:
– Inside dining room directly on the water.
– Our River Deck Dininig area, adjacent to the inside pool area, featuring one of the best views of the river.
– And our Bridge Tented Deck area that has a new sit up counter bar on the water’s edge, overlooking some of Gloucester’s featured tuna fishermen’s boats from the National Geographic series, Wicked Tuna.


NEW Menus – We installed a full kitchen!
Our extensive lunch and dinner menu features lots of appetizers, fresh salads, sandwhichs, paninis, seafood, burgers, and speciality entrees! You have to come and see for yourself.

NEW Take-Out Services and Menus –
Lunch & Dinner menus are now online. Plan ahead, call ahead, and pick up in our lobby. You are welcome to pick up by boat as well! Call on channel VHF 10 as to where you can tie up.

NEW Breakfast!
This is brand new and coming to you very soon. An extensive menu, available 7 days a week – and if all goes well – YEAR ROUND in our new inside dining room. What better way to start off your day on the water. Enjoy the views from our decks and waterfront.
Take out will also be available if you want to get going out on your boat or to the beach.


For more information on live music and our events and entertainment schedule – make sure you checkout our website, and stay connected with continuing to receive this newsletter.

Please extend this email and information to all your friends. Mile Marker One needs to be on everyone’s summer Bucket List!

Please check the website http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=&msgid=0&act=11111&c=213314&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.MMarker1.com , or give us a call 978-283-2122

For those of you that don’t know what or where Mile Marker One is – it would be our tent at Cape Ann’s Marina Resort.  Come by car or come by boat. We are offering free dockage while you are at Mile Marker One. For assistance as to where dockage is available call our Fuel Dock or Dockmaster on Channel 10.

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ANTONIO GENTILE BANDSTAND CONCERTS BEGIN ON JULY 8

NORTH SHORE ACAPPELLA TO OPEN SEASON

North Shore Acappella performs Sunday, July 8, 2012, at 7pm, in the opening concert of the 2012 Antonio Gentile Bandstand Summer Concert Series at Stage Fort Park. The rain date for the concert is Wednesday, July 11. The concerts will be held for eight weeks, ending with the Cape Ann Big Band on August 26. To access the season schedule, visit www.davidlbenjamin.com

Concert Series Director David Benjamin promises an exciting season with three new groups joining in on the bandstand stage. “We’re mixing it up a little to add some new sounds to our summer nights” says Benjamin. “This year we introduce the Good Old Salty Jazz Band in a tandem concert with Honky Tonk Women. We have also added Allen Estes with Old Cold Tater and we are bringing the exciting Cape Ann Big Band in for our final concert. This should be a lot of fun”.

The opening concert features North Shore Acappella who became a national sensation competing in last summer’s ‘The Sing-Off, on the NBC. We welcome them and their followers back to Stage Fort Park. The concert series is funded by Corporate and Individual donations. “We had a tough goal for fundraising but our loyal audience and friends in the business community came through with most of what we needed this year. We can still use help” says Benjamin. Donations can be mailed to Cape Ann Community Band, C/o David Benjamin, 32 Revere Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. For additional information please call Benjamin at 978-281-0543

COMMUNITY BAND PLAYERS START REHEARSALS

The Cape Ann Community Band Presents “Features & Soloists”

Sunday, August 19, 2012, at the Antonio Gentile Bandstand

Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, 7pm, (Rain date Wednesday, August 22, 7pm)

 

David Benjamin, Director of the Cape Ann Community Band invites you to participate in an exciting program for concert band. The band will rehearse for six weeks beginning on Monday, July 9, at 7pm at the Gloucester American Legion Hall, 2 Washington St., Gloucester.

We will prepare a concert of Solos and Section Features with popular music in many styles. We ask that players commit to at least four of our six rehearsals, including the final two rehearsals on August 6 and 13. Our program is geared toward young and more experienced players. Families are encouraged to participate as well as former school band classmates. The music represents varying levels of ability; there’s something for everyone. Players will need their own instruments. Percussion equipment and stands are provided.

Once again the band is proudly sponsored by Bank Gloucester. Patrick Thorpe, bank president, says “We love this group. They represent the whole of our Cape Ann Community and they always play a terrific program. We’re glad to help.”

Director Benjamin echoes Thorpe’s excitement. “We’ve always had a lot of fun preparing our concerts. It’s a supportive mood at our rehearsals. Everyone is learning and enjoying the company of fellow musicians.”

For information please contact David Benjamin at 978-281-0543 or by email at david@davidlbenjamin.com

 

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ANTONIO GENTILE BANDSTAND CONCERTS BEGIN ON JULY 8

NORTH SHORE ACAPPELLA TO OPEN SEASON

            North Shore Acappella performs Sunday, July 8, 2012, at 7pm, in the opening concert of the 2012 Antonio Gentile Bandstand Summer Concert Series at Stage Fort Park. The rain date for the concert is Wednesday, July 11. The concerts will be held for eight weeks, ending with the Cape Ann Big Band on August 26. To access the season schedule, visit www.davidlbenjamin.com

            Concert Series Director David Benjamin promises an exciting season with three new groups joining in on the bandstand stage. “We’re mixing it up a little to add some new sounds to our summer nights” says Benjamin. “This year we introduce the Good Old Salty Jazz Band in a tandem concert with Honky Tonk Women. We have also added Allen Estes with Old Cold Tater and we are bringing the exciting Cape Ann Big Band in for our final concert. This should be a lot of fun”.

            The opening concert features North Shore Acappella who became a national sensation competing in last summer’s ‘The Sing-Off, on the NBC. We welcome them and their followers back to Stage Fort Park. The concert series is funded by Corporate and Individual donations. “We had a tough goal for fundraising but our loyal audience and friends in the business community came through with most of what we needed this year. We can still use help” says Benjamin. Donations can be mailed to Cape Ann Community Band, C/o David Benjamin, 32 Revere Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. For additional information please call Benjamin at 978-281-0543

Quote Of the Week From Greg Bover

From the deck of SV Linnet in the Deer Island Thoroughfare near Stonington Maine.

“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944) Born into an aristocratic family, the Comte Saint-Exupéry studied at the French Naval Academy and architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts before joining the army in his early twenties and learning to fly. He became a celebrated airmail pilot on the route between Toulouse and Dakar (Senegal), and wrote movingly in high French style about his life as a pilot. During the Second World War, exiled to New York from Nazi-occupied France, Saint-Exupéry wrote his best known work, The Little Prince, a work of philosophical reflection masquerading as a children’s story. Returning to Europe to fight with the Free French, late in the war, Saint-Exupéry was lost at sea during a photo-reconnaissance flight. He was the recipient of the Légion d’honneur.

Greg Bover

Anniversary Day by Rick Macomber Filmed At The Salem Willows

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Emma and Dan Talbot are celebrating their wedding anniversary. But sometimes love in the suburbs can get a bit messy.

Staring Nicole Trauffer and Matt Stapleton
Voice of Margo performed by Taylor Macomber
Written & Directed by Rick Macomber

Part of the July 1, 2012 "Under 3 Minute Film Challenge" sponsored by Anticipate Media and Macomber Productions. For this challenge each cinematographer, using a pen as a prop, had to produce a narrative script and shoot it in a few hours on location at The Willows Park in Salem, MA. In addition the phrase "This isn’t going to be easy" also had to be used in the story.

The actors did an amazing job performing on such short notice. Thanks to all of the crew and special thanks to The City of Salem and to Florence and George Ahmed of Salem Willows.

Here’s another one to check out by Paul Antico titled "Timing" vimeo.com/45105680

All of the shorts in this challenge were filmed on the Canon Cinema EOS C300.

2012 New England Beach Soccer Cup Highlight Reel From Good Harbor Beach

Check out their website here

click the picture below for the video

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The 2012 New England Beach Soccer Cup at Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Filming and editing done by Anthony Sanfilippo:
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www.youtube.com/anthonysans1
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Audio Credit: Skrillex- "Breaking a Sweat"

Community Stuff 7/6/12

Gloucester’s Working Waterfront Walking Tour

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www.schooner-adventure.org 


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GAIA! * A Jazz and World Music Celebration of Our Extraordinary Earth, kicks off the Annisquam Village Church’s 26th concert season next Saturday. Vocalist and poet, Greta Bro, with renowned saxophone/flautist Stan Strickland, pianist Mark Rossi, and Brazilian percussionist /violinist Ricardo Frota, bring the celestial to earth on Saturday, July 14 at 8 PM. Bro and Strickland are long-term collaborators who combine their work with philosophy and the healing arts, taking both jazz and poetry in new directions. Their recently released CD, Love’s Song, recorded with a number of other well-known jazz figures, will be available at the performance.
This concert benefits the music programs at the Annisquam Village Church. Donation: $20. at the door, only. Students $10. For additional information visit www.gretabro.com or www.annisquamvillagechurch.org or call 978.283.6416.
* from Wikipedia: “The … Gaia principle proposes that all organisms and their inorganic surroundings on Earth are closely integrated to form a single and self-regulating complex system, maintaining the conditions for life on the planet.”


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