First day of summer and first swim of the season! Last night we packed a picnic and went for a swim–the perfect antidote to a heat wave. Tonight, more of the same. We’re so fortunate to live in Gloucester, moments away from any number of beautiful beaches!
Snowy Egret at Niles Beach
“Heat Wave” ~ Irving Berlin, from the musical “There’s No Business Like Show Business.”
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Michael is currently a senior at Berklee College of Music, and multi-instrumentalist. He is known for his high-energy performances and ecclectic style of playing. He is currently working on a jazz/post-rock instrumental album called “Kind King” with fellow bandmate Mike Moschetto. He continues to perform with various acts such as The Gary Backstrom Band, The Runaround, and many others across the area while being being a full-time student at Berklee.
Mike Moschetto – Drums
Mike Moschetto is a graduate of Emerson College from North Andover, MA. Aside from being a drummer, Mike is the owner and engineer of the Office Recording in North Andover, MA. and has worked with many local acts in the New England area. Mike is also the bassist of the experimental-rock band Aviator, as performing a variety of different instruments for singer/songwriter Amory Sivertson.
Pete Iannitto – Bass
Recent graduate at Berklee College of Music, Pete is a studio teacher in the North Shore Area, as well as being a freelance musician in support of many local acts in the Cape Ann and Boston Area. Pete is currently working on a solo album expected to be out by the end of the year. (see newspaper story on Pete here)
Ann Marie Shimanoski – Backing Vocals
Ann Marie Shimanoski performs and writes with two Gloucester based bands: SAFETY and The Bandit Kings. She’s studied performance arts at both The University Of London at Goldsmiths and Salem State College. Recently, her passion has led her to mentor young teens at The Cape Ann Theater.
Renee Dupuis – Backing Vocals
Renee Dupuis is a A graduate of the Hartt School (voice performance) Renee Dupuis is a vocalist/pianist for the Bandit Kings, Renee & Joe, Bling Cherry, and the Gaudy Baubles. Recently she sang lead vocals in “A Merry Funny New England Christmas” featuring Comedy Central Comedian Juston McKinney (New Hampshire Music Hall) and completed her second series of west coast performances (Los Angeles) as a member of the Bandit Kings. Renee is honored to be a part of Chelsea Berry’s band! For more information visit www.reneedupuismusic.com.
It’s summer. It’s hot. And so is Cape Ann’s music scene (see full live music lineup here). You have 30 performers to choose from on Cape Ann just tonight and tomorrow! If you’ve never seen What Time Is It Mr. Fox?, here’s your chance — don’t pass it up. They’re at the Dog Bar tonight. Here’s a video of one of my favorite Brian King songs, Cold Rain (starts about 1 minute into the video and it gets louder too).
In case you didn’t know, Cold Rain was covered brilliantly by New Orleans Soul Queen, Irma Thomas (listen here).
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In response to the extended heat advisory and continued high temperatures expected today, Friday, June 22nd, the City of Gloucester will continue to provide a cooling shelter for Gloucester Residents. The cooling shelter is the Rose Baker Senior Center, located on the corner of Rogers and Manuel F. Lewis streets. The hours of operation are from 8 AM to 7 PM.
Please help us help others by informing those who may be in need of this opportunity, especially elderly residents or those with medical conditions.
For more information on how to be prepared for heat emergencies, please visit the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency’s website at:
A resident of Maine, but native of Gloucester, Dennis looks forward to returning to Cape Ann to paint in all of his favorite locations. In this workshop, he will demonstrate his style of “broken” color painting techniques and teach the basics of picture making on location. A demonstration will be given prior to the first class. Subjects will include: marshes, harbor scenes and street scenes around Gloucester. Students may take one or all three days. All ages and levels of ability welcome.
Sista Felicia and The Mrs made these drinking receptacles from mason jars, a rubber grommet and a straw. Load up the mason jar with ice, add water, repeat. All Day Long Baby!
Round Two- just brewed up a pot of coffee. filled up my jar with ice and #Boom! Iced Coffee
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Last night was the Grand Opening of The Cave – purveyors of fine wine, cheese, and chocolate at 44 Main Street in Gloucester. GMG was well represented, so I am sure that other photos will appear on the blog, but here a few shots I took:
Because wine was being served, they had to check our ages at the door:
Alexander Thompson was on hand with some of his delectable tomato marmalade, which being sold on site:
It went really well with these crackers and cheese, but it’s also good on toast (I can vouch for that, having bought a jar a short time ago), and I’m sure it’s great in any other context where fruit spreads are used.
They also sell fig spread, local honey… “tastefully” arranged on the mantlepiece.
They have a variety of chocolate too, of course, as their tagline indicates:
If you come to Gloucester or if you’ve lived in Gloucester and you haven’t experienced a sail on the most beautiful ship in Gloucester harbor, The Thomas E. Lannon then I really feel sorry for you.
It’s beyond just bouncing along on a pretty boat, it’s the warmth and friendly hospitality of the Ellis family, Kay, Tom and Heath. It’s experiencing Gloucester harbor without the blaring of a diesel engine or the exhaust fumes. It’s the peace, it’s the sunset, it is the friendships forged.
I’m telling you right now you just gotta go. You have friends coming in from out of town? Take them on the Lannon, you’ll love it,and they will thank you.
more pictures and video coming
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…and what a way to spend it- Aboard the Most Beautiful Boat In Gloucester- The Thomas E Lannon on the Lannon’s 15th Birthday.
Dave is our Financial guy. In my lifetime I’ve had I think 4 financial planners that I’ve worked with. Every other one tells you everything you want to hear about personal service and how they are going to look out for you and every one except for Dave and his team at Beauport Financial let me down.
Dave will call me and say hey, it’s time to sit down and talk about your long term goals, where you’re at and how we can help get you where you need to be. They take personal service to the next level and I can’t recommend them highly enough and without any reservation.
It’s not just Dave you’re getting at Beauport either, my boy Kevin who works with Dave gets me the answers that I have questions to every single time and quickly and even the secretary is super nice and helpful.
So you know how I am with my recommendations, Dave McKechnie’s Beauport Financial gets my unequivocal without reservation top gold exemplary recommendation for your financial needs.
I receive no special treatment or financial gain by this endorsement I just want to share when I have great luck and experiences with someone or thing and Beauport Financial definitely falls into the category of great in my book.
Call them up or check out their website- they’re not just like every other financial planner that just wants to sign you aboard and then they forget your name.
The International Dory Races will be held this Saturday June 24th in the North Chanel of Gloucester’s inner harbor (best seen from Jodrey State Fish Pier) at 10 AM. Teams from the US will compete against teams from Canada in 5 divisions: Mixed Doubles, Junior Men, Women, Master, and Men Open. The event will be preceded by a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser at the Head of the Harbor Park (at the end of the North Chanel) starting at 8 AM to support our organization. Please join us on this exciting day of competition and camaraderie on the waterfront in Gloucester .
Other dates/times to remember.
Thursday Night Canadian Reception at St. Peter’s Club 6:30 PM
Saturday Afternoon Awards Banquet at Maritime Heritage Center 1 PM
If you have time to help, we are looking for a few volunteers to help with the Pancake breakfast and the Awards banquet…let me know!
See you there,
Erik Dombrowski
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Rockport, Massachusetts – June 20, 2012 – Rockport Rotary Club’s Installation Dinner was held on Tuesday, June 19th. Paul Harris Fellowships were awarded to Kecia German, Laurene Wessel and June Sullivan. The Employee of the Year Award went to Jim Davidson, Citizen of the Year Award went to Carl S. Gibbs and Appreciation Awards went to Angela Cook, Susan King and Laura Wheeler. Sworn into office as Rotary President was Laurene Wessel, President Elect Susan Lovasco, Vice President Anne Lewis, Treasurer Robert Audano Jr., Secretary Janice Beacham, Assistant Secretary Kecia German and Past President Robert Gillis. Board Members announced were Maryanne Bland, Jonas Gavelis, Ruth George, Mina Sheedy and DJ Tardiff.
When: June 22, 2012, 8:00 AM to July 8, 2012, 8:00 PM
The Annisquam Village Church On-Line Auction is back for the third year with more items, more donors and more variety. The On-Line Auction provides support for the ministries, maintenance and the ever-expanding community outreach of our growing church. There are 145 items which have been donated by artists, individuals and businesses on Cape Ann and beyond, and there is something for everyone – sports tickets, the work of local artists, jewelry, travel opportunities, restaurant gift certificates, whale watches and landscaping, just to name a few. Check us out at www.BiddingForGood.com/avc and join the fun!
The Rockport Garden Club 2012 Coastal Garden Tour
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The toasting of the bun on any sub brings it up at least 2 numbers on a scale from 1-10. the meatball sub at Leonardos is a solid 9. I’m a big fan of Leonardos.
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The next guest artist exhibit at Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery is by my lifelong favorite best artist, person and FOB, my sister, Judy Wilburn, and her friend Lyn Cardinal. Their exhibit will run tomorrow, Friday, June 22 through Thursday, July 5, with an opening reception tomorrow night from 7:00-9:00pm. Stop by and see the exhibit, have some refreshments and meet Judy and Lyn. I would not be living in Gloucester or have known about Good Morning Gloucester if it weren’t for Judy, and she has taught me much, and encouraged and supported me over the years following my path as an artist.
What more could one ask for in a fine dining experience–inviting location and ambience, beautifully prepared food, and welcoming service. A recent trip to enjoy The Seaward Inn’s Sunday brunch provided all of the preceding, and then some.
The Seaward Inn is located on Marmion Way, which runs along Rockport’s picturesque shoreline. Sunday brunch is served from 10:30 to 1:30. The cost is 18.95 per person--really quite reasonable considering coffee, juice, freshly baked breads and croissants, organic yogurt, and homemade granola are all included with the three course prixe fixe menu.
Savory Tart Tartin
Roasted Beet Salad
For starters my husband had the exquisite wild mushroom, caramelized onion, goat cheese, and watercress Savory Tart Tartin and I had the Roasted Beet Salad with spring greens, blue cheese, toasted walnuts, and balsamic vinaigrette. We were both hard-pressed to decide which was the more fabulous. Cheese blintzes, with citrus ricotta and seasonal fruit, as well as the classic Caesar salad are also offered for the first course.
Omelet to Order
Eggs Florentine
The entrees were equally as difficult to chose between. Roasted breast of chicken, pan-seared salmon, grilled flank steak, waffles, French toast, and quiche of the day were the entrees to which we had to say no. Tom had the Omelet to Order with a wonderful medley of fresh veggies and I had their gorgeous Eggs Benedict with exquisitely creamy, lemony Hollandaise and perfectly cooked spinach. I am looking forward to another visit soon to the Seaward Inn for brunch as every item on the menu sounded irresitible.
Guinness Chocolate Cake
Tom loved the homemade basil ice cream with fresh strawberries and I had the simply divine Guinness chocolate cake–the cake’s texture was amazingly light and perfectly sweetened. Key Lime pie is another favorite offered–I guess the next visit won’t come soon enough!
John Lamarinde and Nancy Cameron-Gilsey
The Seaward Inn opened for its 68th year in business in May of this year, and has been continually in operation under the same family for all these many years. Nancy Cameron Gilsey, the youngest daughter of the original proprietors Roger and Ann Cameron, has partnered with the renowned chefs of Beach Gourmet Catering for their brunch menu, special events, and continental breakfast; their weekly continental breakfast is also open to the public.
See Joe’s GMG video posted earlier this year for a first look with John Lamarinde at the new Savour Wine and Cheese and Beach Gourmet Catering, opening very soon, and located at 76 Prospect Street, across from St. Ann’s School.
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The Rockport Police Department and the Rockport Council On Aging are asking residents to check in on their elderly family members, friends, and neighbors throughout the warm summer months.
Residents should pay extra attention to homes that are exceptionally hot and to warning signs of dehydration, heat stroke and exhaustion, which includes lack of energy, nausea and high body temperature.
The Rockport Council On Aging will also be welcoming seniors to the town’s air-conditioned Senior Center in the Community House at 58 Broadway.
Any resident concerned about an elder may contact the police at 978-546-1212 or the Council on Aging at 978-546-2573.
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View Across the Harbor from Niles Beach
Snowy Egret at Niles Beach
Good Morning Gloucester 