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Month: July 2012
Local Artist & Artisans Sought 54th Annual 2012 Gloucester Sidewalk Bazaar
Summer is in full swing, and that means the Annual Gloucester Sidewalk Bazaar is only a few weeks away.
The Gloucester Downtown Association is happy to announce that they will continue to coordinate the efforts on behalf of Main Street Merchants and the City of Gloucester in celebration of 54th Annual Gloucester Sidewalk Bazaar. This annual three day event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday: August 2nd, 3rd & 4th from 9:00 am to 5:00pm each day rain or shine.
Local artist and artisans are invited and encouraged to participate alongside the resident merchants in the event the draws thousands of people to Downtown Gloucester each year.
Come help create an event that is A True Celebration of our Downtown and showcase our history having America’s Oldest Art Colony.
To download and application go to www.businc.org and click on Sidewalk Bazaar applications or contact Grace Giambanco Numerosi at gloucesterbazaar2012@hotmail.com.
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Attention Nike: Make Me Up Some Dri-Fit Boxer Briefs Stat
I have the greatest idea in the history of underwear and I can’t believe this hasn’t been done already.
With the insano heat we’ve been experiencing I know men everywhere will agree that a sweaty nutbag that’s stuck to your leg is just no fun.
Nike makes the greatest Dri-Fit moisture wicking t shirts known to man so why not whip up some Dri-Fit Boxer Briefs?
Hey I’ll be the spokesmodel for free. I’ll be the first customer and I’ll promise to buy 10 pairs (white please, I don’t need any fancy wierdo colors or designs, call me traditional)
Just get on it and produce me some Nike like STAT.
Men everywhere shouldn’t have to endure heat induced sticky nuts all day long when the answer and the technology is there for the taking.
My platform if I ever run for President will be nice dry nutsacks for every man in America if I get elected. Screw wasting money on all these messed up pseudo environmental programs where the only one saving or making money are the hacks behind these pseudo green technologies who take bajillions from our taxes. I’m promising a better American guaranteed and it starts with nice dry nuts.
Dry Nuts are Happy Nuts- That’s what I always say.
Who’s With Me?
Signed Joey C
#Boom!
(I’ve dated some broads in the past that could probably benefit from some Dri-Fit panties as well) just sayin…
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GMG Inside The Numbers -Tuesday July 17, 2012 51,312 Views
We also posted our 23,000th post this morning.
That’s a whole lot of G Town Love. I’d say we’ve got a pretty good catalog of Gloucester material. if there is something you want to know about a search is worthwhile in the search box in the right hand column on the Blog.
I remember the first day GMG hit 100 views in a day and how psyched I was. Then I remember 1000, then 10,000 views, then I had the number of resident’s in the City of Gloucester as a target- BLAM blew that shit out of the water. I thought that there was a finite number of people with the nature of GMG being so hyperlocal that we would be bouncing off of barriers and topping off but no way Jose. Not yet anyway, the growth just keeps coming.
It’s a freight train baby. Jump on board and join the party or get run down by the beast.
#Boom! #KillinIt!
We gots a ways to go baby! Let’s Do This!!!!!!
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Community Photos 7/18/12
Susan LaRosa’s Lobster Mascot
American Glory At Cruiseport Gloucester From Anthony Marks
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Community Stuff 7/18/12
Disabled American Veterans Forget Me Not drive in Gloucester This Friday and Saturday
Joey,This Friday and Saturday the Disabled American Veterans,chapter74 will be holding it’s annual Forget Me Not drive in Gloucester.We are hoping that the people of Gloucester continue to be generous and give whatever they can.The monies raised go to help the patients at the Edith B.Nourse Veterans hospital in Bedford,Ma.
Thank you,
Thomas R.Dagle Commander.
Thacher Island Fund Raiser-Kayak-a-thon July 21
Fundraising Paddle to THACHER ISLAND
The third annual Thacher Island Kayak-a-thon is scheduled to launch from Old Granite Pier in Rockport at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 21. Under the direction of certified sea kayaking guide Michele Marina Desoto, paddlers will make the 3-mile journey past Rockport Harbor and Straitsmouth Island to Thacher Island. Food donated by Cape Ann-area merchants will be served on the island.
Registration fee is $25. Participants who collect enough sponsorship money to reach $75, which includes the registration fee, will receive branded T-shirts and gift bags. Additional prizes will be awarded to paddlers who raise the most money, with a grand prize of two nights’ lodging for up to four people in the Thacher Island assistant keepers’ house (transportation not included).
Profits from the Kayak-a-thon will help fund the Thacher Island Association’s restoration and maintenance projects on Thacher and Straitsmouth islands; all donations are tax-deductible. Parking at Old Granite Pier will be free to Kayak-a-thon participants, and Discovery Adventures of Gloucester will have rental kayaks available on site. To reserve a kayak, call 978-283-3320 or e-mail info@discoveryadventures.org.
To register for the Kayak-a-thon, visit www.thacherislandpaddle.com or call Michele Desoto at 978-836-7165.
9th Annual Seacoast Seven This Saturday, July 21.
Shortly after his wife Marion died, Art McCann conceived of a road race to honor her memory and as a fund raiser for the Friends of Seacoast Nursing Home. While Marion was a resident at Seacoast, Art took over the chairmanship of the organization which supplies residents with extras like live musical entertainment and a lovely garden they can enjoy during the warmer months.
It’s no surprise that Art chose a running event as he was a record-holding runner in his day at Quincy High School. As a long-time Gloucester resident, he set out to lay out a course that would provide runners with picturesque views of the ocean. And, as a serious runner himself, he made sure that the course qualified as a certified course.
This year the 9th Annual Seacoast Seven race is set for this Saturday, July 21 at Stage Fort Park at 9AM. Runners can preregister online at www.seacoastseven.com. They can also register Saturday at the park starting at 6:30 AM. The following flyer provides more information.
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“Lobster glut brings down retail prices, at last” Article In The Boston Business Journal
Lobster glut brings down retail prices, at last
by Jay Fitzgerald, Special to the Journal
Boston Business Journal
Updated: Tuesday, July 17, 2012
An unexpectedly abundant catch this spring of soft-shell lobsters has finally begun to force down the price of lobster at restaurants and retail stores – much to the delight of consumers.
“We’re doing fabulous,” said Myalisa Waring, owner of the Lobster Pool restaurant in Rockport. “We’re serving lobsters like crazy. Everyone’s coming in and talking about the prices and want lobsters.”
“I haven’t seen catches like this in years,” said Frank Ciaramitaro, co-owner of Captain Joe & Sons Inc., a Gloucester wholesale dealer that buys lobsters direct from lobstermen on the docks. “For us, it’s been a record.”
Even though lobstermen began catching higher numbers of soft-shell lobsters in early June – about a month earlier than usual, creating an unexpectedly large surplus of lobsters early in the season – the retail prices for lobsters initially and generally held steady across much of Massachusetts through last week.
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2012 Blackburn Challenge Slide Show From Len Burgess
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This is Jujuba she has been missing since last Friday night.
Jujuba, became missing on Summit street in Gloucester last Friday night. If anyone finds her or knows anything PLEASE call Jessica at 978 879 6623 or 978 930 2704. She is very loved and we are VERY worried.
I know what it is like to have a missing pet. I am hoping someone found this dog and fell in love with it. I also am hoping if this is the case that they will show some love and return it to its owner. The police said to give it up because there has been reports of a coyote in the area.The owner and friends have not given up. They continue to search, posters are up around town and it has been posted on some websites too.
Thank you,
Joanne
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What’s Cookin?-Living Social Deal
Need to grab some sandwiches for the beach or a quick meal after work? Take advantage of this Living Social deal for What’s Cookin? Pay $15 for a $30 credit.
They make awesome sandwiches and I’ve heard they also carry great meats for the grill.
Get the deal HERE or check them out at 185 Washington St. (Across from George’s).
~Alicia
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Laurie Strickland Represents! In San Fran
Hi Joey,
Just sending some photos I took in San Francisco. One is representing from the Ferry Terminal looking at the Oakland Bay Bridge, the other is representing with a California homie. Enjoy!
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From Oakes Cove
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Block Party Update – New Map, New Entertainment Schedule
Check out the new map from Block Party Committee with all 5 stages. Remember the Block Party is this Saturday. And we’ve got an updated entertainment schedule below the map:
SOVEREIGN STAGE
- 6 PM – THE DYNAMIC DUO – Show, classics and some Italian tunes. Guest appearance by Gloucester student, 9 year old Kam Diaz
- 7 PM – TH’ BONES AND ROSES CIRCUS SIDESHOW – Astounding and varied side show feats and acrobatic yoga
- 8 PM – NOT THAT BLONDE WITH JIM D’AUGUSTINE – Acoustic group with rich harmonies and an inimitable style. A wide mix of songs from the familiar to the obscure.
- 9 PM – THE GOOD HARBOR BAND – Rocking with classic rock and originals – get ready to dance!
SARGENT STAGE
- 6 PM – LIVIN’ ON LUCK – Soft rock from the 70s to the present; guitars, keyboard and vocals.
- 7 PM – CAPE ANN DANCE TROUPE – Our gifted and graceful dance group – creative choreography
- 8 PM – ALLEN AND DYLAN ESTES – National star Allen Estes joined by his talented son performing brilliant country, rock, blues and original tunes.
- 9 PM – DAY JOB – Dance music from the 60s to today; fun listening and they will get you moving!
MYSTERY TRAIN STAGE
- 6 PM – JAMES GOOD EYE – Acoustic guitar, alternate-roots Americana
- 7 PM – DEB HARDY AND KERRY MULLEN – Cutting edge acoustic folk rock uniquely interpreted
- 8 PM – SOLOMON MURUNGU – Traditional music from Zimbabwe played on the melodic Mbira
- 9 PM – NATE SHAFFER – Gifted acoustic guitarist/singer playing originals and covers. Emerging young talent from Cape Ann.
AT THE FRANKLIN CAFÉ
- THE LINDA AMERO QUARTET – Jazz interpretations by extraordinary chanteuse Linda and her trio.
AT THE DOG BAR
- JOE MACK – Blues master! This guy never runs out of musical ideas, and what a voice! 9 PM at the back stage.
Dancers, singers and our favorite magician, Joe Howard will be roaming Main Street.
VISIT KIDS’ TOWN FOR GAMES, FACEPAINTING, KID SNACKS AND MORE!
After the Block Party winds down, many Gloucester venues will continue music into the wee hours, so there’s no reason to go home when the music on the street ends. One of my favorite bands (KBMG Electric) will be heating things up at Minglewood Tavern.
See the complete Saturday music lineup here.
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Reading at the beach
Looks like a great way to spend an afternoon
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The Sailing Conways
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore… Dream… Discover…” Mark Twain
This is the quote on the card of the Conway Family (Dad-Chris, Mom-Erica, Bryson, Riesling and Porter) from Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey who came into the gallery and were just such a pleasure and inspiration to meet. They are on day 16 of a year long sailing adventure aboard their 47′ sailboat s/v Patronus. Check out www.conwaysailors.com to learn more about them and follow their adventure.
Chris is an active father, a successful businessman, a talented woodworker, a wannabe meteorologist, and a lifelong sailor. He enjoyed years of racing sailboats with his family, at Cornell University, and at premier levels of the racing world. Highlights of his racing career include the Transatlantic Race (New York to England), Fastnet (England), and Cowes Week (England). These days, he enjoys being a dad to Bryson, Riesling, and Porter. He is excited about sharing his love of sailing, adventure, and the sea with his children. In preparing for our trip, he has taken an intensive diesel engine repair and maintenance course, researched every possible piece of equipment from bow to stern, and has pored over the charts from Maine to Grenada. Chris had to come to Gloucester, which he has a fascination with due to our fishing and maritime history, and he loves “Wicked Tuna”.
Erica is a stay-at-home mom who has always felt most at home when on the ocean. She was boating by 11 weeks old and has never stopped. As achild, she enjoyed powerboating with her family and lived on a boat for 6 years on Long Island, New York. In college, she began racing sailboats and fell in love with the wind. And Chris. Chris and Erica met on the Cornell Sailing Team, racing dinghies together and traveling around the country. They dreamed of getting married and having three children some day, during those early months of starry-eyed dating. They graduated, got married, and continued to race until having children 10 years ago. Erica can’t wait to watch her three children feel at home on a boat. Most importantly, she can’t wait to show them that we can make our dreams come true.
E.J. Lefavour
www.khanstudiointernational.com
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Help Please! Headphone Recommendation
Dear GMG Readers,
I am in the midst of adding the background foley to my Black Swallowtail film, which is really fun and I love this aspect of editing, however I am completely frustrated using my husband’s headphones, which are 20 year old relics (at least 20) from his past life as a working musician.
He says I need noise-blocking headphones, which these are definitely not. Even with every window shut tight, along with the several doors leading to my office, these are still ineffectual. It is extremely uncomfortable working in front of a computer in a stuffy room for hours with no ac. If you have a spare moment, please write with your recommendation–and I would love to know why. Thank you.
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City Of Gloucester Heat Advisory
With the extremely hot weather forecast for the Commonwealth and the heat advisory issued for all counties including Essex, the Mayors Office in conjunction with the Health Department and the Council on Aging are opening a cooling shelter at the Rose Baker Senior Center. Please see attached.
We appreciate your assistance in getting the word out to those most at risk during extremely hot weather including the elderly, the very young and people with respiratory ailments.
For further questions please contact the Gloucester Public Health Director, Noreen Burke, or Manager of Environmental Health Services, Max Schenk.
Thank You,
Noreen M. Burke, MPP Public Health Director City of Gloucester Health Department 978-282-8016 (phone) 978-281-9729 (fax) nburke@gloucester-ma.gov http://www.gloucester-ma.gov
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Looking for a way to beat the heat?
from the Blue Shutters Inn:
Looking for a way to beat the heat? There’s a room waiting for you at the Blue Shutters — and the refreshing breezes on the shores of Good Harbor Beach are just outside our door.
Click here to check out their Facebook Page
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Don’t forget – origami class at The Annie tonight!
Tonight (Tuesday, July 17) I will be teaching an origami class at The Annie, starting at 7PM. I’ll start off with some simple models, and will work up to more difficult designs as time and the ability of the participants allows. Among other things, we will fold a basic boat, and a bird that flaps its wings. If you are already an advanced folder, this class is probably not for you – but I’d love to meet you, and maybe set up a regular meeting for an origami group for folders of all skill levels.
Folders of all ages are welcome, although children should be accompanied by an adult. I will provide paper, but if you have your own favorite origami paper (kami? duo? washi? chiyogami? foil?), feel free to bring it along too. You can purchase origami paper locally at Island Art and Hobby (on Main Street in Gloucester), at the Liberty Tree Mall (at Michael’s or A.C. Moore), or on-line at Origami USA (members of the organization get a discount, besides access to other resources and the annual convention) or at Amazon.com.
The Annie is a non-profit, and requests a $5 donation per participant to help cover costs of operation. It is located on Washington Street, just north of the intersection with Main Street, in the Blackburn Tavern building (on the floor above Giuseppe’s).
Good Morning Gloucester 