Month: July 2012

Inaugural Patrican Memorial Golf Tournament on August 3

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joe,

On the heels of the very successful Aran Patrican Friendship Hockey Skate that raised over $2600 for the Thomas Patrican Scholarship fund, I have teamed up with the same group of Aran’s close friends to hold the inaugural Patrican Memorial Golf Tournament on August 3, beginning at 7:40 a.m. at Cape Ann Golf Course in Essex.    Aran, a new father to son Thomas — who was just one year old when Aran was suddenly and tragically taken from us due to a heart infection this past January — served as one of Gloucester’s finest police officers for 18 years.  Aran was a student of the human condition and, as a decorated officer, served the best interests of his fellow citizens by maintaining fierce vigilance with the level of care, justice, and sense of humor required for such an important role in our society.

The 18-hole, shot-gun start, tournament will be played by teams of four (foursomes) in a scramble format with the winner taking home a replica trophy of the NHL’s Stanley Cup, engraved with the names of each champion. The champions will stay in possession of the trophy until the following year’s tournament. Aran was predeceased by his brother Ryan in 1991 who died just six months after his mother, Pauline (Blackburn) Patrican succumbed to cancer. Aran and Ryan’s aunt and uncle, Bernadette and Peter Blackburn of England, have donated the trophy to show their support of all the good that is now taking place to help raise money for Aran’s son, and Pauline’s only grandchild, Thomas.

The entry fee for the Patrican Memorial Golf Tournament is $125 per player ($500 per foursome) and must be paid in full by July 23.  Please remit checks payable to the Thomas Patrican Education Fund.

Please email this completed form to PatricanMemorial@gmail.com to enter your foursome and arrange payment of fee.

Thank you for helping support our cause in memory of some very special friends.

JD Perry

Inaugural

Patrican Memorial

Invitational Golf Tournament

Cape Ann Golf Course

Friday August 3, 2012

7:40am

A golf tournament will be held in the honor and remembrance of two great, respected individuals. Both Aran and Ryan Patrican passed on far too early in their lives, although their spirits will forever be with us all.

The golf tournament shall be a shotgun start, with a scramble format. It is expected that each group have one principal representative, responsible for payment, and coordinating the group. The $125.00 payment (per player) will include a full round of golf (18 holes), golf cart, and a full hot lunch. One should expect raffles, prizes, and plenty of laughs.

A generous amount of the group fee will be placed in the Thomas Patrican Educational Fund. Please respond as timely as possible, as half the group spots have already been filled.

The winning team with the lowest score card will have their names eternally etched upon the Patrican Memorial Cup, and they shall house the trophy until the following years event.

Team:

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Please respond to: PatricanMemorial@gmail.com

Mornin Photoshoot For The Boston Business Journal

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The camera loves Frank.  I guess the article comes out Friday

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Passed 20,000,000 Views Today GMG Inside The Numbers- Monday July 16, 2012- 47,373 Views, Last 30 Days- 1,034,814 Views, All Time 20,006,774 views

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

We passed 20,000,000 Views today

Monday July 16, 2012 47,373 Views and top 10 posts-

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Top Ten Past 30 Days

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All Time Views- Passed 20,000,000 Views

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Follow Up To The 50 Shades of Grey Poll

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

So after 24 hours as it stands 33% wish their men were more like Christian Grey and 67% don’t.

An obvious divide on this main character in one of the most sold books of the summer.

I’m curious to the women who voted yes, what qualities did you like about Mr Grey?

For the women who voted no, what attributes made you vote no?

I’ll also leave the poll running-

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Community Photos 6/17/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Phyills A. Bow To Stern From Anthony Marks

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Common Eider in Gloucester Harbor From Elinor Teele

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Community Stuff 7/17/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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About Music at Eden’s Edge

Founded in 1982, MEE has come to represent the highest standards of musical performance artistry as well as a strong dedication to community outreach. Its Concert Series, which runs from June through October, features extraordinary musical artists performing in some of the area’s most beautiful and distinctive settings.  MEE is known for creative programming that ranges from the Baroque period to innovative 21st century compositions, and for concerts that combine rarely performed works with more familiar and traditional pieces in the chamber music repertoire. For more information, visit http://www.edensedge.org or contact MEE at (978) 270-4463. 

ADULT FINE ART WORKSHOP OFFERINGS AT NSAA

North Shore Arts Association is pleased to offer the following Adult Workshops in late July and August:

Charlotte Wharton – The Interpretive Portrait: Capturing More Than Likeness (5 days) July 28 – August 1 from 10am – 4pm.

Carolyn Jundzilo – Beginners Plein Air, Oil – August 4th & 5th from 1-4pm.

John Caggiano – Creating Depth En Plein Air, Oil – August 15, 16 & 17 from 10am – 4pm.

Shelly Eager –Pushing Color, Pastel – August 17, 18 and 19 from 10am – 4pm.

For a complete listing and registration information for our Summer Workshop Program including offerings for Children and Teens, please visit our website at www.nsarts.org .  You are also welcome to call for information.
North Shore Arts Association has a thriving artist membership of over 300 contemporary artists recognized regionally and nationally. They come not only from Cape Ann, but throughout North America.
NSAA’s historic old building, located at 11 Pirates Lane in East Gloucester, provides the opportunity to view one of the largest collections of paintings and sculpture on Cape Ann. 
North Shore Arts Association is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sundays from Noon to 5pm. In addition to exhibitions, NSAA offers demonstrations, adult, teen and children’s workshops, lectures, a live art auction on August 11 and more. Please call 978-283-1857 or visit http://www.nsarts.org for more information.

Wed, July 18, 7pm : The Early Years of the Cape Ann Art Colonies, 1875-1925

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Using newspaper stories, city directories and the artist files of the Cape Ann Museum, Mary Rhinelander McCarl covers the period from the earliest summer artists’ boarding houses to the establishment of the North Shore Arts Association and the Gloucester Society of Artists.

The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street

GMG Women’s Reader Poll- If You’ve Read "50 Shades" Would You Want Your Man To Be More Like Christian Grey

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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This is only for women who have read 50 Shades of Grey.

Comments in the comment section below this post.

You can be honest.

Where’s this?

Posted on by capeannpainter

Where’s this?

I was flipping through my memory banks lately and thought of Gloucester Policeman Keith Trefry. Officer Trefry was one in a million. He’s someone i’ll never forget. I  really don’t know much about him. All I know is when i was young about 12 years old and part of a neighborhood gang. Back then Gloucester “GANGS” played each other in different street sports. The worse thing that i remember was an apple fight.

Keith was always watching out for us kids back then. I remember playing street hockey at Maplewood school. Keith would stop his patrol car and wait for someone to score a goal. He then would flash his blue lights and turn on his siren.That was a big deal for us. I hope he knew how much it meant to us.

I’ll always remember his big smile.

When I came across this memorial for him a few weeks ago i thought what a great tribute to someone i knew who made a positive impact in my life.

Take Care Officer Trefry!

43" Striped bass Fishing Gloucester MA Guppy Lure Company! 7/7/12 top water fishing catch & release From Brianmoc

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

http://www.guppylure.com/index.html Now that the fish moved off this spot;
This year on my videos I’m trying to show some certain products which I truly believe in and Guppy Lures is one of them. Guppy makes a few different sizes my favorite is the 2oz mini pencil and is all you need for the Northshore. I have caught more than just this one fish on Guppy Pencils but out of the 14 days that I fished with it this was the best video view hit ect and hay? Largest fish. You get maximum distance out of every oz, slashes the water to and froth simply. Moreover, its size and color match the bait in the water. The paint holds better than say a Gibbs that losses its paint after 10 outings. Also it works better for only a few dollars more. If your looking to cover a lot of water and catch fish run this lure down at Surfland plum island or order them from RM Smith Tackle https://www.rmtackle.com/Guppy-Lures_c_21.html

SNAFU Fixed ~ VIP Tickets added to Chamber Live Auction

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

It’s been one of those days.  First I learned that a poster and banner that I had proofed and approved had the wrong song title on it.  Then I find out we somehow didn’t get the information on our donation to the Chamber Auction to the right person.  But Vickie raced around, made a bunch of phone calls, opened up PhotoShop and was able to save the day.

Why do you care?  Because you can now go to the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Auction on Thursday at 5pm at Woodmans and bid on 2 VIP Tickets to Orleans LIVE in concert on Friday, August 31 at North Shore Music Theatre.  And if you’ve been following GMG today, you’ll know who’s opening (click here if you missed the announcement).

VIP tickets are really the way to go to a concert.  You get the best seats, 3 course gourmet dinner (see menu here) Meet & Greet with the stars, pre-show party, free premium parking, a special gift from Orleans’ personal vault and more.  See details here.

The Auction has other spectacular items too and you always get a good deal, so if you like getting good stuff for less than it’s worth, be sure to go.  If you don’t already have Auction tickets contact Tim Burton at tim@capeannchamber.com or call 978-283-1601.

Now, have a look at the poster to the right.  Leave a comment correcting the incorrect song title and we’ll enter you into a contest to win free tickets.

Casting New Show!!!!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi, Joey!

I’m a Gloucester girl who now lives in Hollywood, and I’m casting a new TV series. The search is nationwide, but I’d love to get some Gloucester folks on it. Would you mind posting for us? The deadline is TIGHT, so we’d need to hear from folks this week and next week, if they’re interested.

Here’s more information. This is for a major cable network. Please note that we are looking for single dads of boys, but we are also looking for uncles that have taken on the roll of dad for their nephews. The show is focusing on the "father-son dynamic" so we are looking for dads of boys.

NOW CASTING

A SINGLE DAD RAISING SONS

Are you a single dad raising your sons, caught up with juggling work, fun, and fatherhood? Are you are trying your best to be a good father figure to your brood of boys, while dealing with the trials and tribulations of parenting solo? Is your family larger than life, filled with BIG personalities? Then we want to hear from you!

Metal Flowers Media is conducting a nationwide search for a single dad raising his sons for a new docu-series! This new and informative documentary television series will air on a major cable network, and will show viewers exactly what it takes to be a single father to unruly boys.

To be considered for the show, shoot an email to:

randazza@metalflowersmedia.com

Be sure to include a brief description of your family. Tell us about the boys you raise, their ages, and personality. Please tell us where you live and describe the structure of your household. Include photos of as many family members as possible and a phone number where casting can reach you.

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Janelle Randazza

Casting Director

Metal Flowers Media

p. 323.364.2186

e. randazzacasting@gmail.com

www.metalflowersmedia.com

Cape Ann Granite Company, Bay View, circa 1890

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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This 5×7 inch glass negative of the Cape Ann Granite Company wharf came from an attic in Lanesville. It shows storage yards and sheds for carving, finishing and polishing granite. A large square rigged ship and a schooner are being loaded with stone at the deepwater end of the wharf in Hodgkins Cove, and the tip of Davis Neck is in the distance. The photo was taken from Mount Misery, which is between Bay View and Lanesville. A small gauge locomotive, named Polyphemus, hauled granite from Blood Ledge Quarry (on Quarry Street) down past Old Pit Quarry to the wharf. Today the wharf is home to the Large Pelagics Research Center, researching migratory species such as tuna, shark, billfish, and sea turtles.

Printed archivally from the original 5×7 inch glass negative in my darkroom. Image #RL-001

Fredrik D. Bodin, Bodin Historic Photo

info@BodinHistoricPhoto.com

Some Favorite Photos from the GMG Lannon Cruise

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

I heard through the grapevine Joey’s already planning the next Lannon adventure!

Homie Feathers Wanted

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Dear Joey,

I have a friend who is looking for seagull feathers. This fellow is the harpsichord maker who was so helpful to me as I completed the instrument I built for my wife, featured at the recent concert “A Thousand Sunday Mornings” at the Shalin Liu Performance center and so well promoted on GMG. As you may know, harpsichords pluck their strings rather than hit them with hammers like a piano. The ‘plectra’ are now often tiny pieces of Delrin plastic, but historically they were bird quill from ravens, turkeys or other large avifauna.

I’m told it is now molting season for Homie and so I’m hoping some GMG readers will know of beaches or coves were seagull feathers wash up in quantity. If you would kindly post this request perhaps folks will reply to me at gregbover@cbfisk.com or in the comment section.

Many thanks,

Greg

P.S. For those who missed the SRO concert and illustrated talk at Rockport Music, or anyone who’d like to hear it again, we are planning an encore presentation in the Fitz Henry Lane Gallery at the Cape Ann Museum on September 5 th through the good offices of the Gloucester Lyceum. More details to come as we get closer to the date.

Kayaks

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

After watching the Blackburn Challenge and being inspired by Paul Morrison, and the other contestants, Rick and I decided to buy two Kayaks.  We took them out today on Magnolia Beach and now we are hooked.  Great workout and lots of fun.

July 16, wxyz Kayaking Rick and Donna