Day: July 25, 2012

Beauty in Gloucester

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

I loved this Macy Gray song from the moment I first heard it. The lyrics are full of hope. I found the song  to be perfect for creating a montage of my favorite clips, filmed in and around Gloucester over the course of the past month. The footage is from works-in-progress butterfly films, 2012 Greasy Pole shorts, and random footage from a family picnic. Is it too kooky–butterflies and Greasy Pole Walkers–you tell me because I see beauty in everyone and everything.

Filmed at Niles Beach, Pavilion Beach, Good Harbor Beach, Eastern Point, Brace Cove, Gloucester Harbor Walk, and Plum Street. Created for Good Morning Gloucester. Dedicated to Joey and his beautiful family and to our beloved Gloucester community.

Thank you Ciaramitaros for your help with my Monarch film!

Thank you to my darling daughter Liv; as Craig said, “a trifecta–beautiful, smart, and funny!”

Beauty in the World Sung by Macy Gray

Featuring:
Liv
Eloise Ciaramitaro
Madeline Ciaramitaro
Joe Ciaramitaro
Stew McGillivray
Ross Carlson
2012 Sunday Greasy Pole Walkers

“Beauty in the World” is by American singer Macy Gray from her album The Sellout, which is Gray’s fifth album and first since her under-performing 2007 album Big. The Selllout is her return to musical form after almost conforming when her last album didn’t take off. “I thought after Big flopped maybe I should do what everyone else was doing,” she said. “Go out and hire the hottest producers, the best writers, get real skinny. But none of those people called me back.”

The song was inspired by hearing her daughter’s laughter on a down day. “I didn’t even know what she was laughing at. I thought ‘at least she’s happy.’ And I felt at least I hadn’t failed there, because my daughter’s happy.” -wiki

We Need This Class Up Here On The North Shore! “Penalty for Rule-Breaking Bicyclists: A Remedial Class” From The NY Times

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Whoever put these laws into effect get them up here STAT!

Penalty for Rule-Breaking Bicyclists: A Remedial Class

By J. DAVID GOODMAN
New York Times
Published: July 23, 2012

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The eight wrongdoers sat inside a windowless basement classroom, serving a court-ordered penance for their transgressions. For the next 90 minutes, they would learn about the proper rules of the road, how to use hand signals and when to change lanes safely — even if most did not believe they had done anything wrong.

“He said I wasn’t in the bike lane,” said Kenny McKissick, a 32-year-old messenger. “But I was on the line.”

This spring, the Midtown Community Court began sentencing cyclists who had been issued tickets for certain offenses in and around Midtown Manhattan to a class to learn about bicycles and traffic.

Think remedial driver’s education — for bike riders.

“You couldn’t possibly ticket all of the stuff you see irresponsible cyclists do,” said Judge Felicia Mennin, who worked with the nonprofit organization Bike New York to develop the new sentencing option.

For the rest of the article follow this link

Again, just to clarify I am 100% in support of responsible biking.  It is the inconsiderate road hog bikers that ride in the middle of the street for miles and miles that drive me nuts. 

Just look at this form-

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That’s how you do it baby!  Nice and tight to the side, single file, not out in the middle of the road trying to pretend I’m Lance Armstrong, comfortable camos, no silly polka dotted banana yellow shirt.  Just chillin like it aint no thang.

I could teach that damn class and you know what the first thing I’d tell the students?

Lose the funny outfits bros.  People are laughing at you, I don’t want you to look silly, I’m just here to help you look like less of a bozo.

article forwarded by Martin Daley

Community Stuff 7/25/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
Star Party At Halibut Point State Park

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Star Party! Join the Gloucester Area Astronomy Club at the visitors’ center at Halibut Point State Park in Rockport on Friday July 27 from sunset to 10:00 for a tour of the beautiful Cape Ann night sky! Free!

If we get clouded out on Friday, we’ll try it again on Saturday.

Saturn is putting on a wonderful show, and you can expect gorgeous views of the ringed planet as well as craters and mountains on the moon, beautiful double stars, star clusters with hundreds of thousands of stars all gathered together by the force of their own gravity, and more. Come and enjoy the under-appreciated beauty of our dark skies.

Family Event at the Shalin Liu

A Special Family Evening with Pianist Alpin Hong
To Benefit The National Center on Family Homelessness

On Saturday, August 4, 2012, The National Center on Family Homelessness and internationally renowned pianist Alpin Hong invite music lovers of all ages to a special benefit concert at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in the scenic, seaport village of Rockport, MA. This extraordinary evening celebrates children, families, and the transformative power of music.

Alpin Hong has earned the reputation as a modern day Pied Piper. Opening ears, eyes, and imaginations with his stunning technique, emotional range, and humor, his shows bring audiences of all ages to their feet. Hong’s extensive musical training, matched with his active interest in youthful pursuits—skateboarding, snowboarding, martial arts, and videogames—forms a creative force unmatched in its vivacity and boundless energy. His music is celebrated as “Classical for the iPod generation.”

The dynamic program will range from classical masterpieces such as “Pictures at an Exhibition” to pop culture classics like “Super Mario Brothers.” A portion of the program will feature the vibrant talents of tomorrow from Camp Encore/Coda, a musical summer camp, performing alongside Mr. Hong.

Join us for a fun evening to help homeless children and families! Tickets are on sale for $40, $30, and $20 (all children under 12 are $20.00 for any seat) at
http://rcmf.org/classical-concerts/8-4-12.html.