Month: October 2012

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW for Berklee in Gloucester on October 25 at the Gloucester House

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Don’t miss the kickoff of the new  Berklee in Gloucester season with a benefit concert featuring the great The Jim Odgren Quintet at The Gloucester House in their front room with excellent acoustics.  The band plays jazz and standard songs in a style steeped in the rich tradition of 50’s and 60’s Blue Note jazz.  A portion of proceeds will benefit the Berklee2Gloucester Scholarship Fund.

Doors open at 6:30, so come for dinner and stay for the show.  You can purchase tickets on-line now or call 978-525-9093 reserve a table.  Seating is limited and last time the Gloucester House show was almost sold out, so don’t wait too long.

Here’s some more info on The Jim Odgren Quintet:

Both Professors at Berklee College of music in Boston, Dave Santoro (acoustic bass) and Jim Odgren (alto saxophone) co-lead the band. Joining them are three young and very talented Berklee student musicians – Roberto Giaquinto on drums, Davis Whitfield on piano and Lucian Gray on guitar. Their music swings hard, bringing out a style reminiscent of mainstream jazz from the era, combined with solos that venture into more modern sounds. Dave and Jim have released one cd together. It’s called “Day Dreaming“. It can be found on CDBaby here.

Jim Odgren, alto saxophonist extraordinaire, has put together an album filled with playing of extraordinary intricacy. Yet it’s executed with such style and ease, it’s accessible to the common listener. Its smooth melodicism, mixed with intricate lines and exiting harmonies makes this album a must to listen to. This is musicianship at the highest level and it deserves a place in everyones CD collection

Steve Johnson’s review of
Jim Odgren’s CD “Her Eyes” available here.

Going to the Fair

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

I love the Topsfield Fair, the animals are so great, the food, the smells and of course the people watching.

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Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show Preview Party Shots

Posted on by God's Morning

Last night was the preview party for the Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show.  As you can see, it was very well attended and attendees were enjoying themselves and snapping up some unique and lovely items.  If you didn’t get there today, make sure you stop by tomorrow from 10:00-5:00 at Anniquam Village Hall, 34 Leonard Street in lovely Annisquam Village.  25% of sales go the Annisquam Village Church.

E.J. Lefavour

Beefcake, Ball Buster, and Adoring Dad

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

I don’t have skinny jeans or moon shots however, I thought you all would love to see this photo of Joey wearing Eloise’s headband.

More snapshots of our beefcake, ball busting, adoring Dad to Eloise and Madeline, and GMG Chief.

Joey, after a twelve hour day down at the dock, with the girls, at Felicia’s for dinner

Donna Ardizonni, Sista Felicia, Joey, and VB Goudie live broadcast Fox Zip Trip to Gloucester

When working outside in the fall

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Rick and I are doing some yard and garage cleaning and the acorns are crazy, they are hitting us in the head so need a helmet my head is flat enough

CAST Rehearsals are underway!

Posted on by Matthew Green

The Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe is rehearsing for their upcoming productions, “Love on a Midsummer Night” and “Visiting Lear”, adaptations of two Shakespeare classics. They will be performed together as “A night of one-acts, Love On A Midsummer Night & Visiting Lear” on Nov. 1st-4th and 9th-11th at the Gloucester Stage Co.  I got a behind-the-scenes look at a rehearsal at the Rockport Teen Center this week, and even a month before going “prime time”, there is great energy and acting going on! Here are some photos.  These and more can be viewed on my Flickr photostream.

 

Those involved in “Love on a Midsummer Night”: Andrew Hoover, Matthew Recine, Rachel Sternlicht, Nicole Bauke, Beth Bevins, Dom Parry, Jesse Sorrells, Andrew Millefoglie, and Susan Laniewski, Ken Stoeffler, and Nick Neyeloff.

The cast, crew, etc. of “Visiting Lear”: David Cluett, Stephanie Corcoran, Joseph Stiliano, Susan Lanieski, and Ray Jenness.

– Fr. Matthew Green

Patrican Memorial Golf Tournament Remembered By JD Perry

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

JD Perry writes-

The morning of August 3, 2012 saw 17 full foursomes of friends, many old and some gained that day, gather at the Cape Ann Golf Course in Essex.  The goal was to memorialize the brothers Patrican, — both of whom passed on far before their time: Aran this past January, and Ryan in 1991 — while raising money for the fund established to benefit Aran’s son Thomas, who was just a year old when he lost his father.  The Patrican boys grew up on Bass Ave, just a few houses from Good Harbor Beach, with their mother Pauline, who, sadly, succumbed to cancer just six months before Ryan died.  From an early age the boys were perceptive, bright, athletic, had a great sense of adventure, and were spirited pranksters.  Aran’s commitment to community was exemplified through the 18 years he served as a decorated and beloved officer with the Gloucester Police Department.

Aran and Ryan’s maternal aunt and uncle, Bernadette and Peter Blackburn of England, have been appreciatively following the various fund-raising events that have benefited their great-nephew, Thomas.  Upon hearing about the golf tournament, they asked if they could donate a trophy for the tournament champions.  This tournament was organized by the same committee that arranged the Aran Patrican Hockey Skate back in June and it was determined, knowing the love of hockey that Aran, Ryan, and Pauline shared, that the trophy choice would be a no brainer.  Anticipating that this would be the first of an annual event, we decided to go big:  a replica of the NHL Stanley Cup.  Bernadette and Peter wholeheartedly agreed and insisted on funding the trophy purchase entirely.  Humbled by their generosity, we asked them to mark the trophy with their dedication.  The inscription reads:

            In memory of

    our dear Nephews Aran & Ryan

with enduring love Peter & Bernie Blackburn

The scramble format leveled the playing field so that every foursome had a shot of winning.  Tony Bille, Ken Sholes, Steve Howard, and Bob Marshall won the tournament/day with a score of eleven under par.  In addition to the trophy, which will be inscribed with their names, each winner received a $50 gift certificate to Cape Ann Golf Course and will house the trophy until the next year when the event will continue as the First Annual Patrican Memorial Golf Tournament.  Three foursomes finished in second with scores of ten under par.

All golfers and volunteers retired to the 19th hole to continue the good cheer while dining on a roast beef dinner, enjoying frosty beverages, and to taking chances on the donated raffle prizes and 50-50 drawing.  Many walked away as winners with gifts that included a pair of official MLB Red Sox warm-up jackets, golf hats, and Marshall’s Farm Stand gift certificates. 

Thanks for all the money raised ($5000 has been added to the growth fund for Thomas) goes to everyone that played, volunteered their time and effort, donated raffle gifts, or otherwise helped this cause and, of course, to the Stavros family for hosting this event at the Cape Ann Golf Course.

JD Perry

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Hehaka Sapa (Black Elk) Quote of The week From Greg Bover

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

October 4, 2012

“The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of people when they realize their oneness with the universe and all its powers, and when they realize at the center of the universe dwells the Great Spirit, and that its center is really everywhere, within each of us.”
Hehaka Sapa (Black Elk) 1863-1950

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Born into the Oglala Lakota (Sioux) Nation, Black Elk had visions and claimed contact with the spirit world from an early age. He fought the US Army in the battles at Little Big Horn and Wounded Knee, but later joined Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West Show, touring the US and England re-enacting those same battles. Twice married, he had six children, and was revered among his people as a holy man and sacred jester. In 1932 his life story was published as Black Elk Speaks, by John Neihardt, from which the above quote is taken. In the Lakota language Wakan Tanka is often translated into English as ‘Great Spirit’, but according to Native American activist Russell Means, its meaning is closer to ‘Great Mystery’.

Greg Bover

2012 Ravenswood Trail Race Info from JD– Limited Sign-Ups Still Available Register Now At www.teamgloucester.com

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

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Ravenswood Trail Race, Sunday, October 14

Posted on October 4, 2012

We need about 10 volunteers the morning of the race: one or two more people to help with registration from 8:00-9:15, and then some folks to man the water stop and direct runners on the trail (time commitment approximately 8:30-9:45).

In addition, we need lots of baked goods and raffle items.  This is the race’s tenth year, we want it to be memorable!

Please email me at jenn@teamgloucester.com if you are interested, or comment here.

If you are considering running, there are now 14 spots left. I wouldn’t wait to register.

Registration will be limited to 175 entrants and there will be pre-registration online.  There will be NO day of registrations accepted.

Click here to register online.

Click here to download a mail-in registration form.

Kenny MacCarthy’s Cape Ann MarketWatch 10/4/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

"Interested in Gloucester/Rockport real estate? Watch Kenny’s video commentary, complete with photos, stats and attitude. This week, tour 14 property’s that he’s seen/shown or that are new to the market."

 

Contact

kenny maccarthy | 978-758-0983

Berklee is back in Gloucester for a new season on October 25 at the Gloucester House

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

We’ve just worked out a new season of Berklee in Gloucester beginning with The Jim Odgren Quintet, featuring not one, but TWO BERKLEE PROFESSORS.  The band plays jazz and standard songs in a style steeped in the rich tradition of 50’s and 60’s Blue Note jazz.  We kick off the 2012/2013 season at The Gloucester House in their front room with excellent acoustics.

Doors open at 6:30, so come for dinner and stay for the show.  You will be able to purchase tickets on-line later tonight or tomorrow morning.  You can also call 978-525-9093 to get tickets.  Seating is limited and last time the Gloucester House show was almost sold out, so don’t wait too long.

Today we also set up the Gloucester2Berklee Scholarship Fund at Berklee.  This scholarship fund is earmarked for helping to send a Gloucester student to Berklee.  If you want to donate to the fund, bring a check to the concert, make it payable to Berklee College of Music and put Gloucester2Berklee in the memo.  Soon you may even be able to donate on-line.

Here’s some more info on The Jim Odgren Quintet:
Both Professors at Berklee College of music in Boston, Dave Santoro (acoustic bass) and Jim Odgren (alto saxophone) co-lead the band. Joining them are three young and very talented Berklee student musicians – Roberto Giaquinto on drums, Davis Whitfield on piano and Lucian Gray on guitar. Their music swings hard, bringing out a style reminiscent of mainstream jazz from the era, combined with solos that venture into more modern sounds. Dave and Jim have released one cd together. It’s called “Day Dreaming“. It can be found on CDBaby here.

Jim Odgren, alto saxophonist extraordinaire, has put together an album filled with playing of extraordinary intricacy. Yet it’s executed with such style and ease, it’s accessible to the common listener. Its smooth melodicism, mixed with intricate lines and exiting harmonies makes this album a must to listen to. This is musicianship at the highest level and it deserves a place in everyones CD collection

Steve Johnson’s review of
Jim Odgren’s CD “Her Eyes” available here.

Gloucester’s Jordan Shairs at Curry College Football (David B. Cox Photos)

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Jordan Shairs, GHS football player, continues to shine on Curry College’s Football team, during  a game against Endicott College.

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Gail McDonald Represents in Rockport! Submitted by Fred Bodin

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Gail McDonald and Betty Represent in Rockport!

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Gail is breakfast chef at the Emerson Inn by the Sea (on right) in Pigeon Cove, Rockport. And this is her car, "Betty," so named because of it’s CarLashes, and resemblance to the 1930’s animated cartoon star Betty Boop. If you haven’t heard, Gail’s Sunday Brunch at the Emerson is unbelievable. Don’t miss it, it ends for the season on November 1st, although the kitchen is open year ’round for dinner. Great place!

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Clear History Filming Seaplane in Gloucester This Afternoon

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

A dense blanket of fog came rolling in from the east this afternoon and really put a damper on the film crew’s efforts at filming the seaplane. The scene was gorgeous, but it looked impossibly unsafe to fly and to navigate through all the boats in the harbor. I am hoping the weather clears up for the film crew.

New Larry David Film Clear History in production. Read More in the Hollywood Reporter

Seaplane in Town For The Movie That’s Currently Shooting- Pics From Janet Rice

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

This is a seaplane I saw while boating in Rockport this morning. The fog lifted and the colors were just out of this world!.

Best-Janet