Year: 2012

Community Stuff 8/2/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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"Friday night at the Gloucester synagogue, the charismatic and nationally known Joshua Nelson, an African-American Jew (his family comes from Senegal, he from New Jersey) is going to lead the Sabbath evening service.  Joshua Nelson has created an amazing style, playfully called Kosher Gospel.  It sets the feet tapping. the hands clapping, and brings the spirit of the soul to everyone who hears it.
The service begins at 7 p.m. at Temple Ahavat Achim, 86 Middle Street.  People of all faiths are welcome to come.  There is no charge."

Master Harold Review From Amanda Nash

Hi Joey,

I just wanted to take a moment to say that I went to the Gloucester Stage last night to see "Master Harold…and the boys" last night and it was outstanding, maybe the best thing I’ve seen at Gloucester Stage yet.  The acting was exceptional — all three actors were terrific — and it’s a very complex and thought-provoking play.  I totally recommend it… although not if you’re looking for something lite! 

Sorry I have no photos to accompany this – I could probably get something from Andrew over there if you’d like?

-Amanda

The News from Rocky Neck via Judy Robinson Cox

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Group Show at the Cultural Center: AUGUST 9-27

Rokhaya Waring
Rokhaya Waring Garden Series: Poppies

Artist members of RNAC are encouraged to submit proposals of art in 2 D or flat media (painting, photography, mixed media, printmaking, etc.; maximum width of 2D/ flat art, 48 inches) to hang on two sections of wall at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck.

Each exhibition will feature six or seven artists. Please complete the entry form with contact information, a brief description of the art to be exhibited with the theme, if there is one, framed sizes, media and jpegs for at least three of the proposed artworks for curating and promotional use.

Selection process: Proposed art will be chosen to complete both shows with a balance in style, media, and size. It will be curated for overall content and visual impact but these are not juried shows. Those not chosen will be placed on a list for future shows.

The four-week show, August 8 through September 4, will be up during our August 17 Cultural District Gala and "Pass the Hats" fundraising party at The Center. And, Labor Day weekend is prime time on Rocky Neck!

Art delivery will be on Monday August 6, 12-4 PM, the works installed on August 7 and an opening reception on Sunday, August 12, 4-6 PM following the 2-4 PM Summer Artist series for Paul George opening at the RNG.

A 30% commission on sales will support the Capital Campaign Fund. Please forward the following information and, if at all possible, include jpegs of your work via email to art@rockyneckartcolony.org by Thursday, August 2 to ease the process of selection.

Download Exhibition Form

THURSDAY, August 2 : Nights on the Neck

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FRI, Aug 17 : Pass the Hats, 6-10pm, The Center at Rocky Neck

Pass the Hat

TUE, August 7, 10-1: Hat Making Day at The Center

Anyone interested in participating is invited to come to The Center on Tuesday, August 7 for a hat-making get together. Bring an old hat to decorate or make a hat from scratch. Bring art supplies or stuff youhave around such as feathers, silk flowers, fabric, ribbons, small toys, blinking lights, colored paper, etc. put on the hats. It should be a lot of fun. Here are some links to get ideas:

Crazy Hat Ideas Derby Day Hat Hats Beer Box Hat Crazy Hat Walk

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BNI is opening a new chapter at the Cultural Center!

With over 100 chapters in the greater Boston area, Patti Salvucci, Executive Director of BNI in MA, is opening a local chapter that has started to meet at the Cultural Center, 6 Wonson St. on Rocky Neck. Our next meeting will be Friday, Aug 10. 7:00am-8:30am and each Friday thereafter.

BNI is a business and professional referral organization that allows only one person from each profession to join a chapter. It’s like having 40 “salespeople” that are looking for the ideal referral for you!

If referrals are important in growing your business, please contact Patti at patti@bnimass.com, if you are interested in finding out more information or would like to attend.

American Aurora

MON, August 13, Richard Rosenfeld : A Democracy or A Republic?
Lost Lessons from The Early American Republic

Richard Rosenfeld will present a lecture based in part on his widely acclaimed book, American Aurora. Awarded "Best History, 1997" by the Los Angeles Times, the book was described by Doris Kearns Goodwin as "a magnificent achievement…The early days of the Republic will be much better understood by the publication of this remarkable book." And the Dallas Morning News called it a "riveting narrative of an epochal political struggle…A tale of high drama that leaves the stately mythology of our Founding Fathers’ wisdom and omniscience shattered."

M E M B E R   N E W S

Cape Ann Museum

SAT, Sug 4: WALKING TOUR Fitz Henry Lane’s Gloucester, 10:00 a.m.

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oin us for a docent-led walking tour of 19th century maritime artist Fitz Henry Lane’s Gloucester neighborhood. $10 members; $20 nonmembers (includes Museum admission). Space is limited. Reservations are required. To make a reservation please call (978)283-0455 x11 or email lizabrowning@capeannmuseum.org.

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Joey C’s Gloucester Note Card Packs With Envelopes At The GMG Tent

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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$2 Each or Three For $5 Yes I know the photo of the cards is upside down. I took it with my phone. Hope to see you down there.

Rudder Red Sox Raffle & Fundraiser for ALS

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

From Greg Halle:
This Saturday August 4th Rudder’s entire waitstaff will be donating between 20-50% of their tips to help support ALS research, a cause which is very close to our hearts. Our owner Dennis will be matching all their donations as well.

Rudder Red Sox Raffle & Fundraiser for ALS

We will also be raffling off box seats for 2 different Red Sox games in August…Raffle tickets are just $10.00

Winners will be contacted directly & will be announced on our facebook page and on Twitter

A big thank you to Ruby Wines & United Liquors for donating raffle prizes 🙂

Where: The Rudder at Rockyneck
When: Saturday, August 4th
Time:  Starts at 5:0pm

Local Instant Groupon Deals Lat 43- Minglewood, La Trattoria, Alchemy,Cala’s

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The way the Groupon Now Deals work is you buy them and use them the same day.  You can even use them on your cell phone while you’re at the joint.  Why wouldn’t you, right?  Like say you are at the bar at Minglewood and you know you’re gonna eat a burger why wouldn’t you buy one and cut your bill essentially in half???  Duh

The thing about them is they are killer deals but need to be used that day.

Try it now if you are looking from your cell phone and see. Unless you like to pay twice as much as you need to.  These restaurants wouldn’t offer these deals if they didn’t want you to use them.

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Sidewalk Bazaar Starts Tomorrow! Sista Felicia and The Mrs Have Been Making Mason Jar Cups, We’ll Have This Is Gloucester DVDs, Blinded Out Joey C Gloucester Greeting Cards, GMG T Shirts and More!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Wreath made from rope found at Folly Cove From Mary Bowles

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Mary Bowles writes-

Hi Joey,

I was at Folly Cove a couple of weeks ago with my niece and nephew (Lily & Stevie) and we picked up a bunch of the pieces of colorful rope that wash up along the shore there.  I bought a wreath frame and today we used the blue and orange rope to make a wreath.  I took this picture of them holding the finished product at Long Beach.  They were really excited to make something out of stuff they found!

Mary Bowles

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Way to recycle!!!!!  Awesome!

Don’t Miss August Night on the Neck – Tomorrow

Posted on by God's Morning

In addition to the great lineup of performers and fun that happens every first Thursday on Rocky Neck, stop in at 77 Rocky Neck Ave and welcome artists, Paul George and KT Morse.  It is supposed to be a beautiful evening, so why not think about taking a cruise over to Rocky Neck on the Gloucester Harbor Water Shuttle from Harbor Loop on the hour or from St. Peter’s Landing at 15 after every hour.

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

Stained Glass

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

From our garden ~ Newly emerged female Monarch Butterfly drying her wings. Monday a male emerged, Wednesday a female–looks promising for another batch of Monarchs before summer’s end!

Newly Emerged Female Monarch Butterfly

Sneak Peak at Tonight’s Local Music Seen with Allen Estes

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Tune into Cape Ann TV Channel 12 tonight at 6:30 to see three generations of Estes Boys. Here’s a short clip from the show that Lisa Smith just sent over.

If you’re not on vacation, find an excuse to take tomorrow off

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

There’s so much going on tomorrow that it’s just not a good day to be at work.

Gloucester’s Sidewalk Bazaar kicks off at 9am and must be better than ever — otherwise why would our boy Joey represent?

Click here to download the complete Sidewalk Bazaar Schedule

The Farmer’s Market starts at 3pm at Stage Fort Park — remember it’s ON, regardless of the weather.  And the knife guy (forgot his name) will be there this week.  I’m bringing my precious Sabatier French knife that I got in 1974 so he can fix the curve, which I have not been able to maintain properly because I only have a stone, not a grinder.  More on that later . . .

At 6:30pm Allen Estes and Fly Amero will be on the Schooner Lannon for a gorgeous Sunset Music Sail.  Call 978-281-6634 for tickets.  Seeing these two aboard the Lannon is a must.  No mics, no amps, no speakers.  You know you’re in the presence to world-class musicians when there’s literally nothing between you and the sound of voices and guitars.

For all of you who won’t fit on the Lannon, check out Nights on the Neck, which starts at 5pm.  This week you can see singer/songwriter and Noise founder/editor T Max at 8:45.

And of course there’s the Harbor Loop Concert starting at 6:30 — always a good time –and you can bring your kids and watch them dance.  If you video your kids dancing (or other kids) put it up on YouTube and paste the link in a comment to this post.  We’ll show it to all of Gloucester.

If that’s not enough, six other venues have music of all kinds.

But let’s not forget about tonight!  Fly Amero is back from Larry Hoppen’s memorial service and will host the great Inge Berge at Rhumbline.  Marina Evans joins Dennis Monagle at Minglewood.  Steve Caraway hosts an open mic at Catch 22 …

Whew!  I could go on and on.  See the complete live music schedule here.

Dave Sag’s Blues Party To Host John Rankin @ The Rhumb Line This Thursday

Posted on by Joanne

Photo by Sharon Lowe

  Well, kids, it’s about that time again. The mad rush of summer visitors at my house has got me in a tizzy and despite visits by the FBI and DEA, the madness continues with the arrival of Mr. John Rankin from New Orleans. He’ll be arriving soon with his muddy boots and resonator guitar to assail you with the entire catalogue of N.O.roots music. Educator,emulator,excavator, this guy does it all. And sings, too.
John has been so busy, what with performances, guitar workshops and teaching, that I’m so glad the New Orleans cops have let him have the opportunity to flee the state and come up here for some much needed community service. I promised to send him back on time.Put up my home as collateral, too.
On drums ,we’ll be sporting Mr. Andrew Jones, who’s been furiously trying to learn the N.O. style of sloppy groove,and with all of us drooling, it’s gonna be a mess. Bring paper towels!
And don’t forget: Monday afternoon from 1 to 3 the Good Old Salty Jazz Band hits the dirt at the Rose Baker Senior Center. It’s free, for all of you who are economically challenged. Mr. Rankin will be playing with us, too. You don’t know what you’re missing. It’s better than “Cats”.

http://www.johnrankin.net/index.html

Lobster Fest at Seaport Grille $9.99 Single Lobster #Boom!

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

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Check out those lobsters! We enjoyed our lobster feast last night at the Seaport Grille. I had the steamed and Mike enjoyed the stuffed. He really loved the stuffing, lots of whole shrimp and scallops in buttery goodness.

The Seaport Grille celebrates Lobster Fest on Wednesday nights this Summer. Check out the amazing prices on their lobster dinners!

$9.95 One Steamed Lobster
$15.95 Twin Steamed Lobster
$18.95 Baked Stuffed Lobster
$22.95 Twin Baked Stuffed Lobster
All served with corn on the cob and cole slaw!

Obviously, the lobsters are amazing because they get them from the best Lobster Broker in Town!  http://www.wholesalelobster.com/

~Alicia