Month: September 2012

Jewels of Gloucester

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Went to Jewels of Gloucester for a ring repair, John was so nice and explained to me it would be very expensive to repair due to the value of the ring.  It was nice to have a merchant with ethics.  A gentleman by the name of Jim was doing repairs during my visit and he also makes jewelry as you will see a picture of his Sea Urchin that he made into a necklace.  They are located at 120 Main Street, Gloucester, MA or find them on Facebook and Google+.

Wicked Tuna Promo Spot Production Setup Live!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hey Joey,
Evolve Productions is setting up to shoot a Wicked Tuna commercial tonight at the Railways!

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Photo From Bill O’Connor

www.northshorekid.com

Follow up-

Joey,
Check out this camera they’re using. for the Wicked Tuna shoot. It’s based on a platform similar to an SLR. They use this one for shooting regular speed and another that shoots high speed at 1000 frames per second!

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Manchester Athletic Club Youth Triathlon September 23rd!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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COME JOIN THE FUN AT MANCHESTER ATHLETIC CLUB

MAC TRIALTHON 2012

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

9:00 AM START

AGES 5-14

SIGN UP ONLINE

www.manchesterathleticclub.com/youthTri2012

978-526-8900 ext. 257

To work out where your boy Joey works out contact the Manchester Athletic Club

978-526-8900

Velvet Underground

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

This is definitely not what Lou Reed, John Cale, Angus MacLise, Sterling Morrison, and  Michael Leigh had in mind…

The release of the album Transformer was a seminal moment in our cultural history. The first video features David Bowie and Lou Reed with interesting interviews (with the Little Joe and Holly of the song’s fame), film clips, and photographs of the early days. The video ends abruptly, in mid-sentence.

An oft quoted statement attributed to Brian Eno is, “The first Velvet Underground album only sold 10,000 copies, but everyone who bought it formed a band.”

Lou Reed, John Cale, Angus MacLise, and Sterling Morrison were the four original members of the Velvet Underground. Michael Leigh wrote the pulp paperback The Velvet Underground, from which the band took its name. The book The Velvet Underground is about the sexual subculture of the early 1960s.

Cross the bridge INTO GLOUCESTER and catch over 50 live shows this weekend

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Oh, you live here?  Aren’t you lucky — all the live music you could ever want is right at your doorstep.  So, how do you decide what do to?  We’ll help you.

Start by checking the full weekend live music lineup here.

And don’t forget The Cowsills at Cape Ann Community Cinema TONIGHT.  You aren’t likely to catch this 1960s phenomenon again any time soon.

Here are links to videos of some of this weekend’s performers:

See you around town!

A Gloucester Polydactyl Cat

Posted on by Matthew Green

I came across this handsome polydactyl cat the other day near the rectory here at St. Ann’s Church.  According to various internet sources (including, of course, Wikipedia), “double-pawed” cats are particularly common on the east coast.  Reputedly, sailors prized them as skilled mousers and bringers of good luck.  Historically, they are particularly linked to Boston, from whence they spread to other ports. Hence, their higher distribution in cities like Gloucester.

This particular cat has polydactyly on both front and back feet, which is apparently (according to Wikipedia) fairly rare.  He was also extremely friendly with me, despite my being a total stranger.

According to a member of our parish staff, this cat (he, or maybe she? I’m not sure…) hangs around the church a lot.  Does anybody know to whom he belongs? If he’s a stray, I’m adopting him… (or her, or it, or whatever…)

– Fr. Matthew Green

2012 Fish Box Derby Registration and Weigh In Photos From Rick Isaacs

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

Here are some photos of the Fish Box Derby registration and weigh-in held last Sunday morning at C. B. Fisk.  The race will be this Sunday, Sep. 16th, at High Noon on the Rogers St. Hill.  We encourage everyone to come out there Sunday and cheer these fantastic kids on – the Thrill of the Hill is at its best with a great audience!

Gratefully,

Rick Isaacs for the Fish Box Derby Committee

Community Photos 9/13/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

2012-09-11 Mayor’s Race from Caleb Clapp

Hi Joey

It’s a small world that you almost bought the house we’re buying on Island Rock Lane…once we get rid of the big ugly deck, we’ll have you over for a wine, or more…

It was nice to meet you and eat your 10 lobsters on Saturday!  They were delicious!!

I’ve attached a few full-sail shots of the Mayor’s Cup.  Use what you like.

Take care

–Caleb

click for slide show-

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Al Bezanson submits-

Bounty at the paint factory

A quickie with my ‘razr phone from the HM’s float.

Al Bezanson

Bounty at the paint factory

Pic from rowing this AM From Janet Rice

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Community Stuff 9/13/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro


Cape Ann Farmers’ Market accepting applications for Backyard Growers Program
The Backyard Growers Program offers training and resources to help low- to moderate-income Gloucester residents start vegetable gardens in their own backyards. The deadline to apply for the 2013 season is Friday, October 12, 2012. To download an application go to http://capeannfarmersmarket.org/backyard-growers/files/2013_OUTREACH.pdf, or contact Lara at 978-317-8025 or lara@beaconstreetfarm.org.

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Mass Murder Talk

Hi Joey,
"A Forensic Psychiatrist Looks at the Colorado Shooter" is the talk I’m giving at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center on Monday, September 17th at 7pm.
I’m in private practice with my wife Jean on Main Street now, but for 8 years I worked in maximum security and interviewed over 200 murderers, including mass murderers.
I plan to walk the audience through what it’s like to go one on one with someone who’s just killed a lot of people, how you handle yourself, what questions you ask (and don’t ask), how you determine whether someone’s criminally insane and how to detect when someone’s faking it.
The purpose is to raise money for the Cultural Center, with a suggested donation of $5.
Hope you can put this in your blog.
Thanks!
Rory Anscombe

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THEATRE IN THE PINES CELEBRATES 25TH YEAR WITH "LEND ME A TENOR"

Theatre in the Pines celebrates its 25th Anniversary Season with its eightieth production, Lend Me A Tenor by Ken Ludwig at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport, Friday, Sept 14 at 7:30; Saturday Sept 15 matinee at 3:00 and evening at 7:30 and Sunday, Sept. 16 matinee at 3:00 p.m. Directed by Nan Webber, this hilarious comedy takes place in an hotel suite in Cleveland, Ohio. When Tito Morelli, the Italian star slated to play Otello, succumbs to an accidental overdose of tranquillizers, an unknown singer masquerades as Tito. The newcomer succeeds so well that neither Tito’s public nor his women suspect the substitution. Mayhem ensues when Tito sobers up, and the truth is revealed. Rick Doucette reprises the role of Tito which he first played here and in England in 1996. New to the cast are Larry Cook, Courtney Peckham, Martin Ray, Eileen Fitzgerald, Henry Cooper, Marjorie Grace and Mary Rudolph Black. Set design is by Frank Wolcott, costumes by Carol McKenzie and stage manager is Anne Hyde. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport and The Bookstore in Gloucester , or by calling Rockport Music at 978-546-7391. For more information visit http://theatreinthepines.blogspot.com

Captain Pete Mondello At The Dock

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Pete quit smoking March 18th, 2009 and hasn’t smoked since.  Congrats Pete!!!

Cigarette Smokers- Get Mad Says Pete Mondello

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Joey C

Pete Mondello, a lobsterman and a smoker for over forty years  is mad as a hornet and he’s gonna do something about it.

Read here for the rest of that 2009 post about Pete and cigarettes

Photos from Ron Gilson

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What is Gloucester To You? From Wesley A Thibodeau

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

What is Gloucester to you? What does it mean to be a part of this diverse community, where your neighbor may be a Fisherman, a Restaurateur, a Software Tech, a Carpenter or any number of things? He or she may be Italian, Sicilian, Portuguese, African, of Oriental or Irish decent or many another nationality mixed in with their American heritage. What does it means to be a part of this Gloucester Community where we’ve sweated in our toil, died in the pursuit of feeding our families and the millions of families across this great nation, or found joy in our recreation on our greatest resource… that of the ocean, or the pride we feel in raising our young ones in this place we live? It’s quite simple… It means together we are family… Gloucester family! This is something to be proud of…

Gloucester to me is being one… one with my neighbors, regardless of occupational backgrounds or our ancestral heritage… We are fortunate enough to live in a city where we don’t experience the separation, the petty bigotry and senseless fears that pervade other City communities. Yes, Gloucester is unique in this way. We are a community teaming with people who, even in these difficult economic times, will think nothing of reaching out to help a neighbor in need. There is evidence of this everywhere in this City, whether it is a fundraiser for the family of a beloved Firefighter who has lost his most courageous battle of all down to the simplest act of lending a neighbor $10.00 until their check comes through so their child will have milk that day. These are things that do happen every day in this city… We just don’t always hear about all of them. The unsung heroes of this place that we live in are many and if you can count yourself among them, and many of you probably can, you deserve to feel proud. Proud for caring about your neighbors and of the city in which you live!

I’m not originally from Gloucester, but I’ve lived between here and Rockport most of my life and there is nowhere I’d rather live than on this Island we call home! My Father was born and raised here, as was his Father before him and they too were proud of this City and proud to have lived and Worked in this great community with such rich traditions in the Fishing and Shipping Industries along with the many, many other industries and businesses that make Gloucester what it is.

Also, I like to remind people, there are cultural resources in this community that, when you think about the many talented Artists and Musicians that live, work and play in this City…well, it’s truly astounding. There are just too many to mention. We members of Full Circle are very proud to live in Gloucester and to be able to count ourselves a part of this live, local music community that just overflows with extremely talented Artists and Musicians! Here’s to our home port…Gloucester, Massachusetts, U.S.A.!

-Wesley A Thibodeau/Full Circle

2012 Gloucester Schooner Race Results From Al Bezanson

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Joey…..Terrific coverage here on the Parade of Sail, but for those interested in the race itself the information has been sparse and late coming.  In the past the Times has had good reporting on the race but none this year.  The Race Committee had a real challenge from a fizzling breeze that backed away from the SSE where it started and half the entries were unable to finish within the four hour time limit.  Or they just fired up their engines so as not to be late for the 6:00 PM post-race festivities at Maritime Gloucester.  (Good judgment.)

The hospitality extended to visiting schooners this year was extra special.  Here is a little story on the American Schooner Association website.   

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Al Bezanson

Chelsea Berry Headlining Shalin Liu ~ Back by popular demand ~ The Dejas open

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Chelsea just sent me this poster for her show on February 9, 2013 @ 8pm.

This will be Chelsea with her full band.  They rock!  Tickets are already on sale (get them here).  Don’t wait too long.  This show will sell out even more quickly than her last one.

Screaming wild wind and water in my hair and face . . .

Posted on by God's Morning

Had an amazing opportunity to go sailing Monday on Tom Cox’ trimaran TRIAD, which Tom has owned and raced for 20 years.  It was pretty windy, chilly and overcast with little bits of sun breaking through on occasion to scatter shards of light across the water.  The company, boat and experience was wonderful.  I didn’t take my camera for fear of water damage, and with all the spray I got covered with, I’m glad I didnt.  We sailed from Wonson’s Cove on Rocky Neck to Boston and back in 2 hours and were going 22.3 knots at the fastest.  Tom said it was the fastest TRIADhad gone this season.  It was quite an exhilarating trip.  Also aboard were Mary Rhinelander and Mike Lipton who I really enjoyed meeting and getting to know. Thanks Tom. 

Quite a bit different from my peaceful little Cape Ann SUP paddleboarding excursions around the harbor.

Here are some facts about TRIAD:

 

Model:Newick Creative

Designer:Dick Newick, the internationally renowned multihull pioneer and designer, has designed many champion trimarans including Phil Weld’s GULF STREAMER, ROGUE WAVE and MOXIE.

Length:42′

Beam:28′ 6″

Rig:Sloop rigged 53′ carbon wing mast, with 8′ bowsprit, 940 square feet of working sail.

History: Designed as a racer/cruiser, TRIAD was purpose-built for the Route de Rhum single-handed trans-Atlantic race in 1982. Featuring cold molded mahogany/ WestTMconstruction by Marc Le Jeloux of Trinite sur Mer, St. Philibert, France, she is strong and seaworthy.

Racing Record:

1983 – 1989:Campaigned extensively in the Caribbean multihull circuit. Consistent winner in the Heineken Regatta and Trade Winds races.

1992-1993:Purchased and outfitted by Tom Cox.

1994:Black Dog Dash: Elapsed time trophy

1995:New England Multihull Association Season Champion

1999: Marblehead-Halifax: First place

  • New England Solo/Twin Championship:1st place
  • Nantucket Lightship Regatta:1st place
  • Gloucester Harbor Cup:1st place
  • Gordo Cup:1st place

1996: Dismasted enroute from Bermuda to Newport, RI. Subsequently salvaged and returned to Gloucester, Mass. for refit following a spectacular rescue of her crew by the cruise liner, Royal Majesty.

1997: Hauled out for one year for repairs and an extensive refit. She was relaunched on September 16, 1997 with her new carbon fiber wing mast and new spectra sails.

E.J. Lefavour