Month: August 2012

HUGE REMATCH RESCHEDULED – Sugar Mags vs. Classic Cooks Tomorrow (Thursday) at 4pm

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

OK, you’ve waited patiently now for 4 weeks to see this epic rematch and tomorrow is the day — 4pm Stage Fort Park — weather looks great — and we have a special twist:  Thursday’s throwdown will help answer the question How does local seafood affect the health and diet of young people?  In addition to the pro judges (Lara Lepionka of Backyard Growers and Beacon Street Farm and Hallie Baker of Turtle Alley Chocolates) we’ll have 3 youth judges who will make sure the chefs’ creations are compatible with young people’s palates — a very tall order, indeed.  So bring your kids and get them to try the dishes too.

Here’s a video that Joey made of the last contest between these two culinary giants (check out the end of the video where Angela Sanfilippo tells you what to do with the head of a hake — delicious!)

And here’s the press release from Niaz Dorry of the Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance, who sponsors the throwdowns:

Seafood Throwdown Brings Unique Partnership to Farmers Market
Highlights Local Seafood in Healthcare Industry’s Purchasing Decisions

 Gloucester, MA – Seafood Throwdown, a unique cooking competition that highlights the importance of local seafood in restoring a healthy ocean ecosystem, is back at Cape Ann Farmers Market on Thursday, August 23, 2012 with a twist: focus of this Throwdown will be to highlight the role of local seafood in young people’s health and diet while showcasing the work underway to assist healthcare industry in shifting their buying practices to support locally caught seafood. The Cape Ann Farmers’ Market and the Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance have sponsored Seafood Throwdowns for the past four years to raise awareness about why “Who Fishes Matters.”

This Thursday’s event is a rematch between Classic Cooks and Sugar Mags. Last year’s Seafood Throwdown winner Julie Ann Geary of Classic Cooks Catering will be joined by Justin Grandin of The Happy Taco food truck. They will compete against 5 time winner Sugar Mags who will be featuring Lidia Sands and Sandro Carvalho with owner Missy Hart cheering from the sidelines … download the full press release PDF here.

After the throwdown, be sure to stay in town for a night of great music at 10 local venues.  See the full music lineup here.

Lisa Marie to join the Dave Sag Blues Party this Thursday night 8-23-2012 @ The Rhumb Line

Posted on by Joanne

 Dave Says,

Thank you for flying Widow’s Peak Hairlines. We’re ready to fly over the top, under the radar, pulling out all the stops whilst pulling up the landing gear and your leg with the one and only Ms. Lisa Marie at the helm. Fasten your seat belts as we rev up the jets and burn some rubber on our way to the wild blue yonder! Ms. LM has been away awhile on a quest for gold, and we’re happy to have her back to rattle your cage. And my teeth.
Our instrument panel includes Air speed indicator, Mr. John Hyde, pantywaist, jazz snob and loving husband, on keyboards, Tachometer Mr. Jeff Casper, the  friendly drummer, on what else?, wind direction meter, Mr. Bob Enik, on glitar( a new guy for us) and check engine light basest, meselph, on the dented fender bass. You might think I’m crazy, but you keep on comin’! This is gonna be a nite to remember. Come early and stay late. Recuperation’s our most important product. Alive music is best!

http://www.myspace.com/lisamarieblues

Oustanding music is to be had tonight. It’s not every day that Soule Monde comes to town. Tonight~ MinglewoodTavern AtLat with ~ Dennis Monagle Sessions……..be there. It gonna be awesome

Posted on by Joanne
Ok, so if you did not catch Soule Monde at The Sexy and 17 Years of The Open Jam celebration at The Rhumb Line last Monday night, have no fear. Because, you can see them at MinglewoodTavern AtLat  tonight Wednesday at The Dennis Monagle Sessions.

How awesome is that. Now I’m not one who is use to listening to music without vocals. Their music is like a whirlwind of sound so exciting and enticing you don’t need them. I got their CD  and had to go out of town so I got to listen to the whole thing. It had me dancing in my seat and slightly rockin my head (didn’t want anyone to think I was having a seizure or something). I bet my son Michael will know exactly what I’m talkin about. Check them out here or go to the Russ Lawton website.
I totally love the live music scene here and all that it has to offer!
Photo: Courtesy of Morgan Day Photography
Soule Monde with Renee Dupris and Dan King……Last time they came to town a couple of years ago. You never know who may join in tonight either.

Russ Lawton and Ray Paczkowski from the Trey Anastasio Band bring their duo Soule Monde to join the Bandit Kings- Dan King, Ann Marie, Renee Dupuis, Dennis Monagle and Joe Cardoza

St. Ann School Open House Tonight

Posted on by Matthew Green

Current and Prospective Families are cordially invited to join us for an upcoming Open House Event:

All Grades, PK – 8
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
6:00 – 7:30 pm

Preschool Only
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
9:00 – 10:30 am

St. Ann School provides an academically rigorous,
faith-based curriculum with a full range of exploratory
subjects and extra-curricular activities
for students in Grades PK – 8.

For more information, please contact:

St. Ann School of Cape Ann
60 Prospect Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-283-3455 www.stannsschool.com

St. Ann School of Cape Ann – Where Faith and Education Meet

Pet of the Week-Pecan

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

pecan, pet of the week, cape ann animal aid

Hi!  The silly volunteer here keeps calling me sweety pie!   I keep telling her I am a dog, not a pie!  I think it is because my name is Pecan.  She keeps telling me what a sweet and cute pup I am.

I am a eight-month-old Retriever/Lab mix girl and I am black-and-white.   I am a playful pup and I still need a little training, but if you are up to the challenge a new pup can bring, I am up to learning and listening.   I promise you will never be bored, my tail will always be wiggling and my personality is always happy.   Please stop by the Cape Ann Animal Aid, now located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter in Gloucester and visit me.

Don’t forget Dog Day on Sunday, September 9 (rain date September 15) from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at State Fort Park overlooking beautiful Gloucester Harbor.  There will be a Pet Expo with mini games, agility, alumni photos, pet related vendors, food, games for people and dogs, bouncy house and more!  Fun for everyone!

You may visit us online at: CapeAnnAnimalAid.com or visit us in person which is even better because you will get to meet me, Pecan.  I have to run – now I am hungry thinking about pecan pie!

 

 

Community Photos 8/22/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Thank you, Al Bezanson for the story of the beautiful schooner Bald Eagle. Here’s a shot of her in the Schooner Festival parade in 2010.

–Len Burgess

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Marvelous Sunset Sunday NIght 8/19/12
–Len Burgess

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Fred Bodin submits-

Nanette Benoit, Ginny Renehan, Fred Bodin Jaa Goduti, Major Marshall Plavan USAF, and girlfriend Fanony Buleje at Bodin Historic Photo during the second Block Party of 2012. Fanony left with the ‘sticka," and promises to represent from Machu Picchu when she visits her home in Peru.

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Mile marker 1 Serving Breakfast 7 Days A Week

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Tobin writes-

Hey Joey,

So a lot of people now know that Mile Marker One serves Lunch & Dinner. However they might not know that we now serve BREAKFAST too!  Can you please help us out and shout out to all your GMG fans.

– Breakfast is served EVERYDAY starting at 7am.

– Directly on the water on our  River Deck or inside our new year-round dining room.

There is no view like the Mile Marker One view for a waterfront breakfast where you can watch the sunrise over the Blynman Bridge and enjoy your fresh brewed coffee and watch the waterfront start to bustle.  

Items you that might interest you include: Our Huevos Rancheros, Lumper’s Picnic, Lobster Benny, Annisquam (smoked salmon) omelet, or our Funky Monkey Pancakes to name a few.

Mile Marker One also serves lunch and dinner 11:30am-10pm.

Just looking for a place to have a drink? Hang out on our Bridge Deck, chill in our Adirondack chairs. Or hang in our Pool Bar and watch our new 60” flat screen TV. Live music continues Thurs-Sunday on our Bridge deck. Check out our entertainment schedule at www.MMarker1.com

Thanks!

Tobin Dominick

Mile Marker One – Waterfront Restaurant & Bar

Most Perplexing Gloucester Intersection Poll

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Here it is the poll in reference to this post yesterday-

Which intersection in Gloucester do you think perplexes the most drivers?

Posted on August 21, 2012 by

Post your nominee in the comment section of this post and I’ll create a poll

Community Stuff 8/22/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Friday night, August 24, weather permitting, the Gloucester Area
Astronomy Club and Halibut Point State Park will host a star party
from sundown to 10:00pm at the visitor’s center. There will be
telescopes and planets, double stars and star clusters and galaxies
and more, to see and wonder at. This activity, like everything GAAC
does, is free and open to the public. Come and enjoy our dark summer
sky. If it’s cloudy we’ll try again the next evening, Saturday the
25th.

The Cape Ann YMCA is looking for volunteers for our upcoming road races:
AROUND CAPE ANN 25K
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
RUN THE GOOSE 7K
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Whether you can help out for a half-hour or all day, we need your support!
For more information, please contact Courtney Milligan at
milliganc@northshoreymca.org
or
978-283-0470 ex. 1709
or Barbara Berry at
berryb@northshoreymca.org
Thank you for your consideration!

Czerepak on Rocky Neck

Czerepak showThis Thursday August 23 the art of the late Al Czerepak will be featured at Kismet Gallery on Rocky Neck. The event is a unique showing of the local artist’s work featuring art previously unseen by many. Czerepak lived and worked on Cape Ann for over 30 years and his paintings, metal sculptures and wood carvings are beautiful reflections of the environment that nurtured him. He saw art in everything and could make art out of anything. The free exhibit will run from Thursday the 23rd to Sunday the 26th.

FINALLY……You too can have a chance to see Sista Felicia in action and be a part of a Traditional Sicilian Dinner Preparation

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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After repeated requests, lots of begging, and downright cooking-night crashers…Sista Felicia has agreed to open her kitchen to the public.

Felicia will be cooking in her kitchen, with friends and family, at least 2 x a week and you now have an opportunity to watch Felicia in action, help with the food preparation, and finally eat all together at her famous dining room table.

The menus will be set with Mohan/Ciaramitaro traditional family favorites such as Sunday Zuggo, Braciule, and Meatballs, Dishes created from Gloucester’s Local Waters, Arancini Rice Balls and Pasta Bolognese Sauce, Chicken and Beef Speddini and Pasta, Homemade Pasta (Mmm), Homemade Sausage, Zucchini Night with 4-5 different Zucchini recipes, or Mudiga Bread Crumbs, Steaks, and Sangies.

Every meal will be accompanied by pre-dinner nibbles, specialty side salad, bread and dessert of Felicia’s choice. You will literally be eating your way through the evening.
The choices will be endless and you can feel free to request items you have seen on the Good Morning Gloucester blog site. You may also feel free to bring your favorite Italian wine or spirits to accompany your meal.

The Demonstration Classes will kick off on Wednesday, September 12th, at 6:30 PM… with Felicia’s all time favorite meal of a Traditional Sicilian Dinner. The cost will be $75 a person and the Space is Limited to 10 people.

Menus and Dates for Future Classes will be posted on Sista Felicia’s Kitchen’s Facebook Page and Good Morning Gloucester.

Special Demonstration Nights for Groups of 10 can be arranged.

To reserve your spot in Sista Felicia’s Kitchen….email sistafeliciaskitchen@gmail.com
Hope to see you there.
Mangia!!!

#BOOM! Coastal Living magazine calls Gloucester a "Coastal Dream Town"

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Joey,
More positive national media coverage for Gloucester: Coastal Living has a great article on Gloucester in next month’s issue. The article calls Gloucester a "Coastal Dream Town" and says Gloucester has a "rare combination of urban spirit and historic charm."
"An enthusiastic nightlife scene featuring live theater and local bands is bolstered by a restaurant renaissance," the article says about our city.

Great job by you and local Remax Realtor (and GoodMorningGloucester contributor) Kenny MacCarthy for talking with the reporter and providing colorful quotes in the story.
Matter Communications started talking with Coastal Living, one of the top lifestyle and travel magazines, about Gloucester two years ago so  it’s nice to see such a positive story finally come out! Matter works with the Cape Ann Chamber and local businesses to put the good word out about what a great place Gloucester is to live, work and visit.
Readers can see the Coastal Living story here: http://capeannchamber.com/Tourism/Coastal%20Living.pdf
Congrats, Gloucester!

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Congrats To The Family of Rich Mandelbaum Chef At Duckworth’s Bistrot and Creator and Editor of NorthShoreTonight.com

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Rich writes-

Mandel-monster has arrived

Matilda Max Mandelbaum

7lbs 12oz
20 Inches
Aug, 9 2012

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check out Rich’s www.northshoretonight.com

Can You Identify This Schooner?

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
Schooner Festival is Coming!!!  August 31st – September 2nd

Can you identify this schooner? 

Hint – the photo is from GREEN DRAGON in one of the previous 27 Gloucester Schooner Races.

Al Bezanson

Can you name this schooner

For more info about the Gloucester Schooner Festival Check Out The Chamber of Commerce website-

Gloucester Schooner Festival Information

Thank you Tyler and Domenic – Cape Ann SUP Rocks!

Posted on by God's Morning

I have long wanted to try stand up paddleboarding.  I ran into Tyler a week or so ago and told him again that I wanted to try to carve out a time to go out on one before summer was over.  He said that he would be happy to do a Rocky Neck demo session.  Yesterday from 4:00-6:00, Cape Ann SUP co-owners, Tyler Knight and Dominic Olivo, came to Rocky Neck with a bunch of paddleboards so Rocky Neckers could try it out.  It was too bad that more people didn’t turn out, as there were plenty of boards and it was such a gorgeous afternoon, warm air and water with smooth waters at Oaks Cove where we went out.  I definitely want to try going out at night now on one of those lit up boards, although with my night blindness, I might crash into something.  If you haven’t tried paddleboarding, you owe it to yourself to get in touch with Tyler or Domenic and go out before it gets too cold.

 Call  978-233-1SUP 

or visit www.capeannsup.com

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com