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Old Salem Road, Ravenswood Park.
Click here and scroll for the remarkable story of the “Hermit of Gloucester.”
Year: 2012
Foggy day on Good Harbor Beach
Cape Ann Farmers Market
The Cape Ann Farmers’ Market provides consumers with fresh, nutrient rich food produced with environmentally benign methods and delivered with a smaller carbon footprint. Buying from local producers keeps food dollars in the local economy.
Cape Ann Farmers’ Market includes music, work by local artists, educational booths, children’s activities, and cooking demonstrations that create a festive community-building atmosphere. The Cape Ann Farmers’ Market is a huge success, attracting at least 1,200 visitors per market and reaches out to provide fresh, nutritious food for the entire community, regardless of income. Through The Food Project, they accept Women, Infants and Children (WIC) coupons, Seniors’ Farmers Market Nutrition Coupons, and Food Stamps.
For more information about how to become a member, click http://www.capeannfarmersmarket.org/join-us/index.html
In addition to all the above benefits, your membership also gives you discounts to a number of great local business, including: Alchemy Tapas and Bistro, Jalepeno’s Mexican Restaurant, Lobsta Land, Again and Again, Alexandra’s Bread, Black Earth Hauler, Green Life, and Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery on Rocky Neck.
It’s a no brainer. Join or renew your membership today.
E.J. Lefavour
Brad Byrd’s – Zero to the 101 – Official Video Shot In Gloucester and Rockport
Update on Giant Silk Moth Cocoon
No exciting news yet to report on our Giant Silk Moth Cocoon. The leaves of the American Birch Tree are unfurling, but no movement within the cocoon.
Renee & Joe Performing Wednesday at Seaport Grille
If you have not caught this duo, it is a must, they are playing at Seaport Grill on Wednesday from 6:30-9:30. Stop by Seaport Grille for a tasty drink- great music-great atmosphere– Oh and don’t forget — It’s Clam Roll Day!
Young Artist of the Week: Navaeh!
I’ve got another picturing poetry finished work for you this week – they’re just too good not to share! Also, check out the Art Haven web site for a new session starting next week with clay monsters, graffiti, and abstract explorations! Without further ado, here is a poem about Geckos written by almost 8-year-old Navaeh:
Big green eyes
That never blink
Geckos are more mysterious
Than you think
Geckos are found
All over the world
Rainforests, deserts, mountains & lakes
Gecko’s best friend is his cousin, the snake
They climb up the ceilings
And they walk across walls
But thanks to his sticky feet
He never ever falls
Some people don’t like geckos
Some people like ducks
But in southeast Asia
They are good luck!
If you know of a young artist that should be featured here, email dawn.gadow@gmail.com with a short description and a photo of some of their work!
about to go VIRAL!
Catch this video now before it goes viral on Youtube.
I took this video when I brought Blaze out for a run in our yard. I didn’t See the Turkey at first, when I did I ran inside and got my camera. I just got the camera up to my eye when Blaze spotted the Turkey. Luckily for the Turkey he can fly just like EJ said they could. This Video got two thumbs up from Professional Videographer Ed Collard. Eat your Heart out Craig Kimberly!
The Video:
The Bird:
Where did McDonalds go?

Someone told me that they are going to rebuild, because the building was old and needed a complete renovation. Kind of startling, though, to drive down the road and see this sight instead of the nice little Micky D’s that was there so recently! Anybody know for sure if/when they will reopen? When I will be able to get my yummy McDonald’s apple pies again?
I’ve never seen one of these birds before down the dock. Bird ID Captain Joe and Sons
Community Stuff Tuesday
Jackie Ganim DeFalco writes-
Hi Joey,
Exciting day today as we received work from 15 artists for the Bass Rocks Golf Club Art Show now going into its 5th year! The official public opening is May 31st at 6PM. We hope all the GMG friends will join us. Would sure love to have someone volunteer to photograph our artists with their works of art like Manny did a few years back for us. Here are a few pics from today to pique your interest!!
Jackie & Theresa Testaverde with “One Fish Two”
Kris Fisher and Janis Sanders in front of “Coast Watch” and Leslie Hefron’s “Perfect”
Thanks for posting these as a “tease” for May 31!
Jackie
From Roz-
Regional Watershed Discussion Series
"Who Decides", a Cape Ann organization is hosting a discussion on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 7pm at Ravenswood’s Cape Ann Discovery Center, Trustees of Reservations. Guest speaker is Engineer and Author Mark Carlotto, he will discuss his second book about Dogtown titled "Island Woods". In his soon to be released new book he correlates findings through Dogtown exploration on foot with aerial images and maps and information from historical sources. Mr. Carlotto’s background is in satellite imaging and remote sensing. He lives in Riverdale with his family at the edge of Dogtown, and his first book is titled "The Dogtown Guide". Question and answer will follow the presentation. For a vitual tour of Dogtown visithttp://carlotto.us/capeann/index.html
"Who Decides" is seeking to stop the privatization of our water and sewer by protecting the rights of people and nature and placing them before corporate profit. Who Decides meets Monday nights at 7pm at the Cape Ann Discovery Center. For more information, upcoming events, or to join, visit our website www.whodecides.net , email info@whodecides.net or call or call 978-282-1758. Who Decides? "It’s up to you!"
UPDATES
Part 1 – New Gloucester Water Law April 2012 Click Here
Part 2 – New Gloucester Water Law April 2012 "listen for the special announcement here"
The Honors Youth Choir of Chorus North Shore is having their spring concert “Songs Of Spring” at Shalin Liu Performance Center on Friday, April 27 at 7:00 PM
Tickets are $15 and are available at www.rcmf.org or 978 546 7391
Artist Director Sonja Dahlgren Pryor says “The children are excited and so am I because not only are we appearing in this very beautiful venue but we are performing right across the street from the Congregational Church where it all began for Chorus North Shore 80 years ago.”
The program includes songs in celebration of spring, sea shanties and music by Mozart, Aaron Copeland, Handel and Rutter
The Honors Youth Choir of Chorus North Shore is a fully funded program allowing children aged 10 through high school the opportunity to learn and perform choral masterworks along with Chorus North Shore, and present extraordinary concerts on their own.From its founding, the Honors Youth Choir has met several goals:
— to provide an avenue for young singers to learn basic vocal techniques
and ear training
— to introduce young singers to a life-long love of choral music
— to offer an opportunity for a children’s choir to work with a premier adult
chorus and orchestra
— to reach out to a new audience in the communities we serve
The Honors Youth Choir is selected by audition, and members must attend scheduled rehearsals and concerts. The Chorus North Shore artistic director, Sonja Dahlgren Pryor and executive director, Mary Sepich bring their experience as life long educators and musicians to the leadership, planning and development of this special group.
To learn more about Chorus North Shore and the Honors Youth Choir visit www.chorusnorthshore.org
The Choir is 41 members strong representing 15 north shore communities.
The Cape Ann members are as follows
BENJAMIN ADAMS ROCKPORT, EMILY DAILEY . ROCKPORT, WHITNEY SCHROCK . ROCKPORT, KARTINA TUCK ROCKPORT, JOHANNA COUTURE-POCARO GLOUCESTER, CHARLOTTE SALMON . GLOUCESTER, OLIVIA FRANCIS . GLOUCESTER, SACHI KOJIMA GLOUCESTER, MORIAH MURPHY-THORNLEY GLOUCESTER, SHANNON MURPHY-THORNLEY GLOUCESTER, RACHEL WOLFE GLOUCESTER, NELLIE BOLING . MANCHESTER, MADELEINE POTTER . MANCHESTER, TORI POTTER MANCHESTER, IZZI SCHMIDT . MANCHESTER, SANTANA TOSI MANCHESTER
Thacher Island Newsletter
Ann Kennedy forwards-
Hi Joey. April’s Thacher Island News has a great piece on the Ocean Reporter, as well as other helpful information. Those who are interested can check their website, www.thacherisland.org. The whole newsletter, 8 pages, is a great read!
Gloucester At Dawn- Captain Joe and Sons 5:05AM 4/22/12
Ruby and Luke McElhenny Represent! At Disney World
Mt. Adnah Cemetery, Annisquam
So fun to be a Nonnie and Papa
Treasure our children and grandchildren and each other
http://www.flickr.com//photos/coastalliving/sets/72157629876390919/show/
2012 Nights on the Neck – Mark Your Calendars Now
This is the 2012 season schedule for Nights on the Neck at the Rocky Neck Art Colony. Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss any of these great nights. Nights on the Neck are free and fun for all ages. First Thursday of the month.
E.J. Lefavour
Thank Goodness for the Rain!
I’ve got to be way more vigilant with the trimming of the nose hairs now that I’m old
BATTLE RADiCAL: THE BANDiT KiNGS ROCK THE EVo RADiO BATTLE OF THE BANDS!
We need you! The awesomely evolved Evolvement Radio has invited the Bandit Kings to battle radical this Thursday night, April 26, with three other hawt bands @The Grog in Newburyport.
While we plan to rock fair, we want to WIN…so come up, climb down, come one, come all and inundate us with that loud cheering you’re so good at!
Tell the door people you’re there for us, wear your t-shirts, show ’em how we rock AND roll!
Find more upcoming shows at: www.banditkings.com










