Month: August 2012

Blueberry Mug Up Overload – And the Winners Are . . . drumroll please!

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I am still reeling from blueberry and sugar overload from yesterday’s Mug Up Blueberry Bake Competition.  In addition to baked entries by Deb Shradieck, Joanne Souze and Joy Kasmer, there were also blueberry crumb cake and blueberry pie donations (thanks Violet Gray), as well as blueberry deviled eggs (unexpectedly good – it was Ed Collard’s idea) and the always delicious non blueberry contribution by Paul Morrison of Latoff Farms Monkey Bread.  Madfish Sushi god, Jordan Ruben’s father Greg was visiting and joined in the fun, and long time no see friends Pete and Joyce Chamberlain were in the house.  Of course, H.A. Lind was there with her beautiful exhibit of new Cape Ann focused paintings, here at the gallery through August 30.  If you missed her well attended opening yesterday afternoon, she will be having a meet the artist reception on Sunday, August 26th from 2:00-4:00.

The Winners of the Blueberry Bake Competition were: 

#1 Best Overall Entry – Deb Schradiek’s Blueberry Cake

#2 Best Presentation and Most Unique – Joanne Souza’s Blueberry shortbread squares with fresh mint

#3 Best Blueberry Pancake You ever tasted in your life – Joy Kasner’s awesome huge blueberry pancake.  In addition to being a great blueberry pancake maker, Joy is also an amazing psychic and is still giving angel readings at the gallery, by appointment or evenings Thursday through Sunday.

The Esteemed Judges were major foodies Ed Collard and dapper looking in paisley, Paul Morrison, and Maine born and bred blueberry expert and Wendie Demuth’s squeeze, Langley Willauer.

E.J. Lefavour

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Nighttime Snapshots from the August 2012 Block Party

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Music, dancing, laughter, friends, and food–wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could dine alfresco on Main Street every night of the summer!

Passports Restaurant Waitstaff ~ friendly, helpful, efficient, and always welcoming! Back row from left to right ~ Katie, India, Lyla, and Nicole; Shawna center front.

Passports perfectly cooked-to-order and fabulously delicious (and very reasonably priced) steak au poivre, served with their fresh vegetable medley.

Katie and India

Gala Opening Reception Sunday August 19 -North Shore Arts Association- " An historic exhibition commemorating 90 years of Cape Ann Art" August 19-September 18

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Alice Gardner submits-

St. Ann School Open House coming up soon

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

Opportunity To Sail In The Gloucester Schooner Festival Race Aboard The Tyrone.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Al Bezanson and I are determined To GET YOU INVOLVED IN WHAT SHOULD BE ONE OF THE TOP EVENTS HELD ALL YEAR IN THIS FINE PORT!

The Gloucester Schooner Festival!

Joey…. TYRONE has a local connection as this schooner was designed by Sam Crocker of Manchester.  This year she will be sailing in her first Gloucester Schooner Race in the Medium Class with ADVENTURER, ARDELLE and LANNON.  She was built in 1939 at Simms Brothers in Dorchester, MA.  Last month she was featured at the Crocker Memorial Race in Manchester and here you see Harold Simms, owner Matt Sutphin and Sam Crocker’s great grandson Skip Crocker.  Harold was 14 when TYRONE was built.  He had us enthralled at the Crocker event with fond recollections of Sam Crocker and building TYRONE.

Matt recently began a chartering operation and is seeking passengers for the race and the coming and going to Gloucester.

http://www.chathamclassicyachtcharters.com/

TYRONE is one of the featured schooners in this new book

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Al Bezanson

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

Gloucester Schooner Festival Information

Sunday Gloucester Waterfront Festival Drawing Winner Picked at The GMG Tent

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

If you entered the free contest watch the video to see if it was you who won!

Also bonus points for anyone who can pick out the snots that I wiped on my shirt prior to filming this piece.  Question- What’s worse watching a video with a guy with snots running down his face or watching a video with snots on his shirt that he wiped from his upper lip before filming said video?

The Contest was sponsored by www.gimmesound.com Sista felicia and The Mrs Mason Jar Co

2012 Paint Essex Day and Wet Paint Auction Photos From Alice Gardner

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

Here are some pictures from the Paint Essex Day and Wet Paint Auction tonight at the Cox Reservation. We painted in the rain and had a great time.

The auction of paintings and party was enjoyed by all .  Alice

Community Stuff 8/20/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
The Whalemobile is coming to Maritime Gloucester!

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The Whalemobile is coming to Maritime Gloucester!  Join whale naturalist Cynde McInnis for a very special Creature of the Week, featuring Nile the life-sized inflatable humpback whale.

When: Saturday, August 25, 10:30-11:30

Who: PreK – 6 years

Where: Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop

Cost: Free with admission/membership, no registration required

I’m having a 16x 20 canvas print made from my favorites

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Let me know at goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com if you would like one for yourself or for a gift.  They are canvas wrapped around a one and a half inch frame and come with the hardware attached to hang so you don’t have to pay for expensive framing.

Going to place the order if any of you want one. $125 for a 16×20.   $137 if you want it shipped in the US.  Thanks for your support 🙂

Choose here-

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Ned Liggett Has Some Nice Things To Say

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Good evening Joey C,

I met you last week by stopping by Capt. Joe’s, a place you have worked since your were 9 years old. You handed me a 3 pound lobster and my wife of 30 years took a photo of us, me grinning like an idiot holding a large crustacean with a man I hold in high regard. You may have an inkling of what influence you wield with GMG but then you might not. You are a fantastic advocate for this very special place called Gloucester. It is a natural for you, your affinity and passion for all the great things this very unique community has, but you deserve credit for connecting the dots- connecting people within your community and by your gregarious bent, connecting people from outside to this unusual place that is Gloucester. I suspect that you see yourself as just a regular guy, and you are, but then again, you aren’t. You have an exceptional talent in promoting Gloucester. Keep up your good work and thanks for coordinating a wonderful blog- Good Morning Gloucester.

My wife and I are very much taken with Gloucester and we have you to thank at least in part and for this I thank you.

Love ya man, keep up the good work!

Ned Liggett

City Hall Weathervane in 1989 before She Was First Hoisted Atop City Hall From The Infamous Fred Buck

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

photo courtesy Cape Ann Museum

Fred writes-

joey – here’s the schooner with a broken mast on top of city hall.  the copper model was created by washburn on rt. 114 in 1989 and donated to the city by the cape ann savings bank.  this pic was taken just before she was hoisted up to her place of honor.  it is, of course, the elsie, built in 1910 by a.d. story in essex.  gordon thomas, in fast and able, called her "one of the greatest."  if anyone can help bring her down for repairs, step forward!  a model of the elsie by cape ann master craftsman erik ronnberg is on display at the cape ann museum.  it’s a beautiful thing…
infamous fred

copper model of sch. elsie made by washburn, rt. 114 as weathervane for city hall. donated by cape ann savings bank. 1989.

This post is in response to our August 16th photos from David Cox showing the Elsie weathervane in serious peril below-

Sail on City Hall Schooner needs help–David B. Cox Photos

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Manuel Simoes

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2012 Gloucester Waterfront Festival Live Community Blog Day II- Sunday

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

DAY II SUNDAY LIVE BLOG

The Mrs writes-

Tell people to look for the huge red balloon and they will find the tent

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Very proud of the hard work the girls and Brother in Law Barry and Beasly put in to making the GMG tent kick–ass.
We will be posting updated pictures all day long from the Gloucester Waterfront Festival.

If you wander down there snap a picture or two. if you are a vendor down there send in your photo in front of your booth and we will post it.  Send in your iphone/android phone pics from the waterfront festival to goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com

If you don’t have a camera or the ability to take a picture head to our GMG booth(Booth 88) and Amanda will take your picture and send it in.

9am to 6pm each day

Where to Park?
Free parking along Stacy Boulevard or at the High School.
However, please note that there is small fee to park across the street at Beach Parking.

Directions … Stage Fort Park, Hough Ave, Gloucester, MA
Easy to find … From Route 128 North, take Exit 14, follow to end.
Weather … Held Rain or Shine! …and it’s gonna Shine!
Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce … Area info dining, shopping…

Meet the Artisans at the Gloucester Waterfront Festival …

Christian Derobert submits-

. I thanked “Sista” Felicia. She made my grand kids happy campers with her recipe of the toasted Genoa Salami with crème fraîche. Every time they come to Gloucester I have to make that for them (5 and 3 Years Old)

Cheers

GMG

8:45AM Update From The Mrs- Things are Heating Up

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Homey’s Dominion – The Gloucester Waterfront Festival From Bill O’Connor

Hi Joey,

I saw Homey on Tablet Rock Saturday overseeing the Gloucester Waterfront Festival.

Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid

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