Month: October 2012

Clark Pond

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Walking through Coolidge Reservation on Monday noticed the colors are changing quickly.  This place is very serene and calming.

Alice in Wonderland mushrooms
Walking to Ocean Lawn
Clark Pond in early fall

Christina Corliss-Rourke Says Farewell

Posted on by God's Morning

Lifelong Rockport resident and FOB, Christina Corliss and hubby, Jay Rourke are heading for warmer climes and moving to Englewood, FL.  The couple ran the Halyard Guest House in Rockport for twelve years.  They obviously can’t leave Cape Ann for good, and plan to return for summer visits, and of course keep up with things here on Good Morning Gloucester.

E.J. Lefavour

Kent Christman, Master Carpenter

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Several weeks ago I visited my friend Kent at his wood working shop in Cambridge. You may recall that we featured his wife Lyda Kuth and her beautiful new film, Love and Other Anxieties, this past summer.

It was my lucky day because Kent had just completed a commission for this exquisite table and was setting it up to show his friend Norm Abram (This Old House). The table is both a dining table, when fully assembled, and a collection of stand alone side tables. I thought GMG readers would like to see not only snapshots of the table, but the way in which Kent documented the fabrication of the custom table–an exceptional example of both an instructional how-to and marketing tool for designers and builders. From the initial concept mock-up to the laser engraved labels, Kent beautifully photographed every step of the construction process in Link to Custom Table Fabrication Process.

Kent Christman

Poll Results- Has Political Correctness In This Day and Age Gone Too Far?

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The other day I posted a poll-

Poll- Has Political Correctness In This Day and Age Gone Too Far?

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Joey C

Have we as a society gone soft?

Coaches getting punished for making kids run,

Mothers getting arrested for letting kids play outside,

High School Basketball coaches getting fired for swearing in the locker room,

High School Boards Trying to eliminate Football because it’s too dangerous,

High schools banning kids from telling other kids they got into Ivy League colleges so they don’t hurt other people’s feelings,

Teachers getting fired for writing out of frustration,

Nursury Rhymes being changed to not offend, the list goes on and on and on.

People in everyday life acting as if they were running for office or were in some corporate job 24/7 campaigning for a raise.   Everything is supposed to be vanilla, no one is supposed to raise their voice, we’ve literally handcuffed the poor teachers from disciplining students, everyone gets a trophy, eliminating MVP awards to not make anyone feel inferior. 

For Christs sake when does it end?  Are we creating a nation of weak, dry, humorless politically correct robots?

What would our Grandfathers say about all this?  Probably just shake their heads in disgust.

Here are the results-

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Thank goodness for the results of this poll.  It restores a little bit of faith in the sanity of the populace.

seARTS calling…our early bird ticket special expires tomorrow….here’s an update on our annual benefit….

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

We’ve all been working hard to create a WONDERFUL  event for arts lovers of all kinds.    Along with friends and fellow board members – Kris Fisher, Susan Boles, Seyrel Williams, Jo-Anne Crawford, Bill Bode, and many more – we’d love your support for Celebrate Emerging Stars!…..for those of you who can’t believe how time flies – the early bird tickets ($85)  need to be bought or postmarked by this Friday, October 12th.

In case you haven’t received a flyer or seen it online, we have been extremely fortunate to engage the Cape Ann Big Band and the BHS Jazz Sextet for a great evening of music & dancing at Bass Rocks Golf Club.  It’s so rare to find a nice place to enjoy danceable music infused with jazz, swing, soul, and rock n’ roll!

We have over a dozen tremendous emerging artists to showcase at our event – many surprise entries – their work will be for sale and we want to support them as well as the fabulous show on the walls at Bass Rocks.

We also have a wonderful raffle planned (tickets on sale now here) that includes donations from: Susan Hershey, Jenny Rangan, Beth Williams, Cape Ann Museum, Peabody-Essex Museum, Rockport Music, and Duckworth Bistro.

The silent auction will have very exciting, exclusive items!  A piece from Mahri Jewelry, a skype guitar lesson with LARRY CORYELL,  a painting by JANIS SANDERS valued at $2500 to name a few.

It’s an exciting time – getting ready to launch a beautiful  new website in early November.  (we have a select number of sponsor spots on the website available too!)

Please come and join us on the dance floor and support our work to grow our local creative economy!

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Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco

Celebrate Emerging Stars on October 27th!

C. B. Fisk tour

Posted on by Matthew Green

Last week, Rick Isaacs was kind enough to give me a behind-the-scenes tour of the C. B. Fisk workshop where he works.  They are internationally renowned pipe organ builders, and their facility in West Gloucester shows why.  I was really impressed by the way they make much of the organ practically from scratch – they combine a wide variety of skills and disciplines to go from lumber and ingots all the way to a complete organ.  Their workspace is filled with neat tools and personal touches.  Here are a few of the photos I took. The complete set is available here.

Greg Bover (well known on this blog) working on the design of an organ:

When contracts are signed, designs turn into models (many of which are on the top shelf in this office):

The models are amazing in their own right:

Continue reading “C. B. Fisk tour” →

Join the Dog Parade at Rockport Harvest Fest

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

dog parade, rockport harvest fest

 

If you have any additional questions please call Cape Ann Animal Aid
at 978-283-6055 ex. 13 or email us at info@capeannanimalaid.com.
Please visit www.CapeAnnAnimalAid.com for additional information.

FRIENDS OF SEACOAST FROM TOMMY LATTOF

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Yesterday I wrote about how thankful I am for the care that my dad receives at Seacoast Nursing Home. Today Tommy Lattof forwards this from the Friends of Seacost-

The Friends of Seacoast monthly activities included taking, 12 residents on a rotating basis, in a special van with nursing staff to the Gloucester House for lunch last week. Wednesday of this week 12 more are going for a clam or lobster roll at the Seaport Grille.

On October 2 we had Baby Farm Animals come to two floors and entertain the residents.

On October 9 we did a dinner/show where we brought in specialty food from area restaurants and provide entertainment.  This was extremely popular and everyone who attended had a great time.

All of the expense for these events are paid for by the Friends of Seacoast.

We are looking for people to bake cookies for our holiday fair on Saturday, December 1, 2012.  Anyone wishing to help should contact Alison Cox at Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 978 283 0300 ext 102.

We meet every month on the second Tuesday from 6 PM to 7 PM. Anyone wishing to come and be part of this great group of volunteers is most welcome.

They are making some pretty special things happen at Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the residents.

Thanks,

Thomas M. Lattof

Community Stuff 10/11/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
Older Adult Health Fair/Open House at the Cape Ann Y

Hi Joey,

Next Wednesday, October 17, PACE, along with AGH, is helping to sponsor the Cape Ann YMCA’s Older Adult Open House.  It’s from 8-12pm on Middle Street in Gloucester.  All are welcome to come take part, get a tour, take advantage of all the health screenings offered, get a flu shot, attend a lecture on MassHealth information, go to a light exercise class to help relieve arthritis pain or even get in the pool!  A healthy buffet lunch is also provided. 

If you could please put this on Good Morning Gloucester to help get the word out along with our flyer, I’d be greatly appreciative…thank you!

Carol B. Pallazolla

PACE ~ Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

www.pacenorthshore.org

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Rockport High School DECA-

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It is the Sea Shells and Jingle Bells fundraiser (our second year)  for Rockport High School DECA


We want people to know that we are having it again this year on December 8, 2012

We are on Twitter and have Pay Pal ability to purchase tickets in advance

Also check out our table at the Rockport Harvest Festival this Saturday

Thank You, Scott Larsen

Sea Shells and JingleBells 2

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Rockport HarvestFest: Awesome Food, Live Music & Cooking Demos!

Posted on by S.D. Kelly

Scroll down for a HarvestFest Schedule of Events. And be sure to pick up your Scarecrow Stroll Contest Ballot! Great cash prizes awarded courtesy of Granite Savings Bank to the winning scarecrows!

HarvestFest All Day Events: October 13th from 10 am to 6 pm

Information Booth & Music Tent in Dock Square. Pick up information about all there is to do and see during HarvestFest and listen to some great live music in the heart of Rockport!

Local Fare Fair on T-Wharf.  Featuring food made locally on Cape Ann and in New England, with Cape Ann Brewing Co. offering a taste of some local brews from 11 to 6 o’clock.  Cooking demonstrations to take place at 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Click HERE for more information.

Scarecrow Stroll Contest throughout Downtown. Don’t miss Rockport’s unique & artistic collection of scarecrows from Front Beach to Bearskin Neck to Harvey Park!  (And be sure to vote on your favorite!). Great prizes offered to the winners sponsored by Granite Savings Bank in Rockport. Click HERE for more information.

Kids’ Zone in Harvey Park.  Climb the hay bales and more! And don’t miss our scheduled events: pumpkin painting from 2 to 4 pm and the costume parade, The Great Scarecrow Chase, at 4:30!

Glass Art Installations by John Bassett, seARTS Partner With an Artist 2012 Winner. Bassett’s work will be on display at three downtown restaurants, right in the heart of the new Rockport Cultural District. Bassett has created the colorful Hannah Jumper series with slumped and fused recycled glass from Rockport’s transfer station.

WOCA Fair in Harvey Park.  The What’s On Cape Ann Fair highlights area non-profits, organizations and sponsors.  Enjoy interactive booths as you learn just what resources are available to Cape Ann residents and visitors!. Click here for more information.

NYRE Food Booth in Harvey Park.  Proceeds to benefit New Year’s Rockport Eve, an annual tradition in Rockport.

HarvestFest Scheduled Events*

Cooking Demonstrations

11 am: Cooking Demonstration with author and educator Nancy Singleton Hachisu under the tent on T Wharf. Hosted by food writer Heather Atwood. Nancy will also be available to sign copies of her recently published cookbook, Japanese Farm Food.

1 pm: Cooking Demonstration featuring Chef Frank McClelland of Boston’s L’Espalier and Apple Street Farm in Essex. Hosted by food writer Heather Atwood.

3 pm: Seafood Throwdown Sponsored by NAMA and emceed by Heather Atwood of the Taste of the Times. For more information, click here.

Live Music

11 am -  12:15 pm
Tom O’Carroll playing in Dock Square.  Traditional Irish & Folk. Click here

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Nicholas Bogosian and Michael Knoblach playing in Dock Square. Old Timey Roots Music. Click here.

1:45 – 3:15 pm
Daniel Dye & the Miller Road Band playing in Dock Square.  Indie Americana. Click here.

3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Brad Byrd with full band playing in Dock Square. Indie/Alt Rock

11 am -  12:30 pm
Courtney Reid playing on T Wharf.  Indie/Alternative Rock. Click here

12:45 pm – 3:15 pm
The Sturdy Oak Boys playing under the tent on T-Wharf. Bluegrass

3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Old Cold Tater playing under the tent on T-Wharf. Bluegrass

2 pm – 3 pm
Rockport Legion Band in Harvey Park. Click here or here to watch a video clip.

Activities for Families

11 am – 1 pm
Make Your Own Instruments with Rockport Music! In Dock Square at the Old Firehouse Trust Building. Create your own guitar from cigar boxes and other supplies. Sponsored by Rockport Music.

12 noon
CAAA’s Best Dressed Dog Parade from Harvey park to Bearskin Neck and back again. Registration for the Parade begins at 11am with the actual Parade starting at noon. The winners will be announced and prizes awarded immediately following the parade at the CAAA table in Harvey park. Sponsored by the Cape Ann Animal Aid

2 pm – 4 pm
Pumpkin Painting at the Kids’ Zone! Paint a pumpkin to take home as part of your Autumn decor! $5 suggested donation – proceeds to support Rockport Festivals programming.

4:30 pm
The Great Scarecrow Chase!  Children of all ages can join us for a costumed parade throughout downtown, ending up with a very special surprise and treat!  Parade begins in Harvey Park at the Kids Art Zone. Click HERE for more information.

Art & Culture

11 am
Narrative of the Battle of Sandy Bay: Rockport during the War of 1812, as seen through the eyes of five speakers portraying real historical characters who instigated and lived out events in wartime Rockport. The Narrative will be followed by Gaetano Micalizzi reading his award-winning essay on the War of 1812 as well as a brief musical presentation by students.   Located at the First Congregational Church and Sponsored by the Cape Ann DAR

1 pm
MIT Juggling Club on T-Wharf. Traditional street entertainment: juggling, unicycles & more!

1 pm
Glass Art Installation at Brackett’s Oceanview Restaurant on Main Street. Meet Partner With an Artist 2012 Winner John Bassett. Light refreshments. Presented by seARTS and the Rockport Cultural District.

1:30 pm
MIT Juggling Club in Dock Square. Traditional street entertainment: juggling, unicycles & more!

2 pm
Glass Art Installation at Roy Moore’s Fish Shack in Dock Square. Meet Partner With an Artist 2012 Winner John Bassett. Light refreshments. Presented by seARTS and the Rockport Cultural District.

2 pm
MIT Juggling Club on Bearskin Neck. Traditional street entertainment: juggling, unicycles & more!

3 pm
Glass Art Installation at the 7th Wave Restaurant on Bearskin Neck. Meet Partner With an Artist 2012 Winner John Bassett. Light refreshments. Presented by seARTS and the Rockport Cultural District.

4:00 pm
Scarecrow Stroll Contest winners announced in Dock Square! Sponsored by Granite Savings Bank.

For More Information:
www.rockportartfestivals.com
rockportfestivals@gmail.com
978-501-3593

Blessing Of The Animals Rockport, Sunday Oct 7 photos by Anthony Marks

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro