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Month: September 2012
Dog Watch
Dog watch, in marine or naval terminology, is a watch, a period of work duty or a work shift, between 1600 and 2000 (4pm and 8pm).
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Rockport High School 50th Class Reunion – September 1, 2012 – Gloucester House Restaurant
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Jimmy “T” The Survivor NOW The Golfer
A man of many talents.
Shown here getting ready to play a round of golf with his Dad.
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28th Schooner Festival (Photos by David B. Cox) Part II
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Last Hurrah is Tonight on Rocky Neck
The final Night on the Neck is tonight on Rocky Neck. Great lineup of performers. Always a great time. Don’t miss it.
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/lifestyle/x1011135577/Last-hurrah-is-tonight-for-Nights-on-the-Neck
Although I think we’ll be having one or two more hurrahs down here on Rocky Neck before its over. We still have all of September to go.
E.J. Lefavour
www.khanstudiointernational.com
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We see a trend and we like it: competition & collaboration bolster performance
Talented local artists, who started out solo, are beginning to record with bands. Here are two recent examples:
Marina Evans just released a new EP with her Glosta band featuring one of her best songs (buy it here). Listen here:
You can see Marina tonight at the Dog Bar with the great Dave Brown.
And Chelsea Berry, who ROCKED North Shore Music Theatre on June 28 (see video below) is about to record with her new band. She’s doing what all smart, talented independent artists do — raising money herself on KickStarter, where people donate to the project and get something when it’s done. We donated because we can’t wait to hear her new album. You can donate too by going here. See Chelsea with Anna Dagmar at the Old Sloop Coffeehouse in Rockport on Saturday.
Why do we like this trend? Because sparks of genius ignite fires of creative collaboration and competition. Don’t you think the Beatles were better as a group than any one of them individually? You can probably name several other examples like this. These two elements — competition and collaboration — inspire most performers to be, at the same time, more disciplined and more dramatic, thereby enhancing the quality and entertainment value of their performances.
Finally, there’s the fact that we love the SOUND of ensemble music, whether it’s a string quartet, rock band, big horn section or full symphony.
As Brad Byrd explains in the video below (after his solo performance), “most every song can use a little something .. to give the listener a little ear candy … to make the song fully realized …” Hear the fully realized version Zero to the 101 here.
Remember, it’s still summer and Rocky Neck Art Colony presents their final Nights on the Neck tonight with live music at seven locations from 5-9:30pm. Plus there are six indoor venues with live music tonight as well. See the full live music lineup here.
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Our Gloucester Staycation
My sister-in-law and her boyfriend are visiting from Cincinnati, Ohio. Liv is here too, taking a few days off from the hubbub of NYC. I am having so much fun giving the grand tour of our island that I feel as though I am on staycation while they are here vacationing. Our guests arrived late Tuesday night and we had a classic New England dinner waiting for them, with fresh off-the-boat Captain Joe and Sons steamed lobsters (two for each as they are so affordable), red cabbage and carrot coleslaw, potato salad, Alexandra’s olive bread, and blueberry cake with whip cream.
Yesterday after touring the Gloucester Harbor Walk, we stopped at Virgilios for take-out sandwiches to bring to the Dog Bar Breakwater for lunch. Then off to Good Harbor Beach for a swim before dinner.
We had a wonderfully fun dinner at The Pub at Cape Ann Brewing Company. Fried calamari for me, beer-marinated steak tips for Liv, delicious fish cakes for Tom, and Amy and Arnold both had the yummy haddock tortillas. Everyone enjoyed their beer selection from the unique and varied beer menu. Liv’s choice was especially interesting; a refreshing summer ale, their Saison, brewed with strawberries and rhubarb.
Haddock Tortillas
Calamari with a very light breading and fried to perfection
Liv’s friend Jess is a waitress at the Pub
Today we’re off to visit Willowdale Estate, whale watch, and then a late night birthday dinner for my husband Tom at the fabulous Duckworth’s!
The people, the sights, the natural beauty that surrounds–wouldn’t you agree that we live in just the most beautiful and the most interesting Staycation Destination anywhere?
The Pub at Cape Ann Brew Company
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The Bandit Kings make a record.
Click the image then once again …..thank you.
More info here > http://www.indiegogo.com/helpthebanditkings
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Evan Goodrow joins The Dave Sag’s Blues Party tonight @ The Rhumb Line
Where did the week go? Sorry I’m so late with my missive but I’ve had trouble removing the hose clamp off my back. So I’m suffering’: big deal….Just makes that halo over my head seem brighter. Anyhow, please remember to change your underwear and come on down to the Rummie this week as we present that galvanic superstar of mishegas: Mr. Evan Goodreau. I love playing with this guy; he’s so fearless and accommodating, too. We’ll share the vocal duties and rev up our Irish Ace of Pace, Mr. “Molto” Benny Benson, make him work up a big appetite.
And Monday, don’t forget, I’ll be down at the Rose Baker Senior Center from 1 to 3 , hooting’ it up with the Good Old Salty Jazz Band. Once again: it’s free! Gotta go! My spine is squaking!
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I may lose my shit if I get another 3-4 Press releases per week from the same organizations over and over and over and over again
I like helping get the word out about all the cool stuff happening all over town really I do.
You know what I’m not a fan of?
Community organizations that send you thirty press releases from every member of their organization asking you to pimp the same event.
You gotta get your shit together people. I can’t even imagine how the community editors of local newspapers handle these organizations after they’ve been doing it for 20 years. I’d likely go postal, LOL
You have to talk to each other and have one point person who gets out your press releases and if you have two or three different events going on at your joint over the course of the week, combine the press releases into one email so we can put it all up there for you all at once and be done with it.
Think about the editor who isn’t just handling your press release, they are handling every other press release from every other organization in the city.
There are far more organizations that get it right but there are a select few that manage to hammer the crap out of news organizations multiple times a week and inevitably those same people are the ones who rarely send out a correct first release. Inevitably there will be a follow up email asking you to make changes or changes to the revised copy they sent you the second go around.
ARGHHHHHH!!!! Seriously You’re better than that!
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GUT TUNA?
Poll- Is The Perfume That Abercrombie Pumps Out In Front Of Their Stores Obnoxious or Am I Just An Old crank Who Doesnt Get It?
I literally gag when I walk by Abercrombie at The North Shore Shopping center and inhale that perfume they pump out into the mall. Does it bother you or do you like it?
I’m trying to gauge if it’s just me or if other people feel the same way. I literally hold my breath after that first gulp of air.
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Sunset from the deck of the Adventure
Taken last Saturday evening, as we ate, sang, and waited for the parade of lights.
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Here’s a good reason to buy the GD Times today
Here’s a good reason to buy the Gloucester Daily Times today
September 6, 2012
Back to the ‘Bong-tree’
From the Gloucester Daily Times
Gail McCarthy Staff Writer
The 1871 nonsense poem “The Owl and The Pussycat” blossomed into another creation in the mind of a local writer and artist who has now written a book about the later generations of this interspecies couple, delivering with it a humorous and colorful message on tolerance.
In the poem by England’s Edward Lear (1812-1888), one line states that the owl and the pussycat “sailed away, for a year and a day, to the land where the Bong-tree grows.”
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THE STORY
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Don’t Forget The Cape Ann Farmers’ Market Today!
Here’s A Slide Show of Pictures Snoop Maddie and The Bean From Last Week-
Aug 30, 2012 Cape Ann Farmers’ Market Photos From The Bean and Snoop Maddie Mad
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Painting the Bounty
Artist Nancy Alimansky paints the Bounty during her stay in Gloucester.
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Dog Day this Sunday!
Join dog lovers of all ages at Cape Ann Animal Aid’s Dog Day on September 9th, 2012 at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester, MA from 11am to 3pm. (Rain Date 9/16).
This popular celebration of all things canine features a expo with vendors and community groups, doggy games and contests, demonstrations, activities for kids, bouncy house, raffles and prizes, food and drinks, ask a vet, low cost micro-chipping clinic, doggy nail
trimming, agility course, K9 Police Demonstration, other critters and more!
The event is free to attend! $10 participation fee for dog activities; the first 100 participants receive a free Dog Day t-shirt! All proceeds benefit Cape Ann Animal Aid. For more information, please visit www.CapeAnnAnimalAid.com or call 978-283-6055 ex. 13.
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Community Photos 9/6/12
Good Morning!
Here is a picture of YMCA 25K around the Cape Ann race on Labor day, 6m gatorade/water station across entrance to Halibut point State Park.
Kirsti H Kettunen-Belle
GCA welcomes K-8 students for 2012-2013 school year
On Tuesday, The Gloucester Community Arts Charter School welcomed students for the school’s third year. Science instructor Ms. Pushee strikes a pose with students Jayden and Stephanie, while Mrs. Kelly reads to her attentive kindergarten class.
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Community Stuff 9/6/12
Rockport Senior Center Goings on
Upcoming events at the Rockport Senior Center, 58 Broadway
Health Fair Tuesday, Sept 18th 10AM-1PM
FREE Flu Shots, Educational Booths and lots of giveaways.
Rockport Legion Barbecue on Wednesday, Sept 19th at noon.
Hosted by Rockport COA together with Den Mar Nursing Home.
Musical entertainment by Honky Tonk Women $2.00, call 978-546-2573 for reservations.
Monthly Birthday Celebration. Thursday, September 27th at 12:30. If you have a birthday this month,
Come down to celebrate with others. Cake & Ice will be served. FREE Raffles. Bring a friend.
Call 978-546-2573 for reservations.
Topsfield Fair Monday, October 1st. Senior Citizen Day at Tickets. Bus leaves form
The Rockport Depot at 9:30AM. Leave the Fair at 2PM to return home. $7.00/ Bus
Tickets at Gate are an additional $8.00. Limited Space. Call to Reserve 978-546-2573
Foxwoods Tuesday, October 9th $25.00 includes Motor coach, FREE Buffet & $15.00 Keno
Depart from the Rockport Depot at 7:30AM, return approximately 7:30PM
Good Morning Gloucester 