Grace Church in New York City

The photos of Grace Church and Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia soulangiana) were sent to GMG by my daughter Liv- a preview of blossoms to come (NYC is several weeks ahead of Gloucester in spring flowering).

Grace Church, a gothic revival masterpiece, was designed by James Renwick, Jr. when he was only 23 years old. The church was consecrated on March 7, 1846. Grace Church is located at 802 Broadway, NY, NY.

Turtle Alley Opens AT 42 Rogers St Gloucester MA

Right Next To Topside Grille

Check out their website here

Video Coming Later

Check out what’s happening @ The Cape Ann Community Cinema

Here’s what’s going on at the Cape Ann Community Cinema this week… and beyond!

JUST THE WAY YOU NOIR
Acclaimed chromatic player
Chet Williamson
plays jazz set, film follows

This Sunday, March 25 at 5:00pm,The Cape Ann Community Cinema hosts accomplished chromatic (harmonica) player Chet Williamson as he plays in its entirety his new concept album, “Chromatic Noir.”

“My passion for film noir dates back to the 1970s,” Williamson says. “While working as a projectionist for Nick Rock’s film series at the Worcester Public Library, I rolled tape on many a classic. My particular favorites include ‘D.O.A.,’ ‘Gun Crazy’ and ‘A Touch Of Evil.'” The 1950 classic“D.O.A.” will screen following Williamson’s live jazz set.

“Many a jazz standard were first introduced in noir films,” Williamson adds. “There’s ‘Blue Gardenia,’ ‘Laura,’ and ‘The Night Has A Thousand Eyes,’ or tunes that became classics because of the genre, like ‘Again,’ ‘To Each His Own,’ ‘Suddenly It’s Spring,’ and ‘Moanin’ Low,’ among others.”

Chromatic Noir is not a cover album, however. Williamson calls it “an entirely original project in search of its own imagery.” He also says, quoting the protagonist from “Double Indemnity,” that Chromatic Noir is “the stuff that dreams are made of…” adding, “not to mention, the residue of nightmares. In a world of high anxiety, disillusionment and overall bleakness in the face of any kind of future, it was conceived as a disarming antidote, offering romanticism, lyricism and hard-boiled poetry for the weary soul.”

Tickets for this special event are $9.50 adults, $8.00 students and seniors and $6.50 for members, available at the door.

“Chromatic Noir” can be previewed at www.ChromaticNoir.bandcamp.com.

For the Cinema’s full weekly schedule, which includes “Albert Nobbs,” “We Need To Talk About Kevin” and “Declaration Of War,” visit www.CapeAnnCinema.com, or call (978) 282-1988.

A couple of special events to tell you about (so you can plan and get tickets before they sell out): a special sneak preview (with free food) of Wim Wenders’ Oscar-nominated dance tribute PINA (Mon. Mar. 26 @ 6:00pm) and a one-night-only presentation of the acclaimed documentary JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI (Sun. Apr. 8 @ 5:00pm). Order tickets to either of these special events here.

We hope to see you soon!

Thank You For Your Support,

Rob
Robert Newton (Creative Director)

Copyright © 2011, Cape Ann Community Cinema, All rights reserved.Our mailing address is:
Cape Ann Community Cinema
21 Main Street – 2nd Floor
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 309-8448
www.CapeAnnCinema.com

An Artist Use For Google Street View.

Found on Youtube

What a great idea!

An Artist uses Google Street View.

This short video featuring Kentucky Painter Bill Guffey is part of an interview recorded in August 2009 at the Gallery at 916. It very quickly covers the aspect of using Google Street View technology to travel the world virtually in search of artistic reference.
One of the main thoughts behind the process is to aid those artists with physical and mental disabilities which limit their ability to get outside and paint.
Recorded by WKYU PBS television station in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

More fishing boats at St. Ann’s

A last photo of the murals in St. Ann’s.  It’s a pity they are in such poor condition.  However, we don’t have the money to do anything to preserve them right now…

Sir Terence David John Quote of The Week From Greg Bover

“Build a man a fire, and he’ll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he’ll be warm for the rest of his life.”

Sir Terence David John “Terry” Pratchett, (1948 -     )

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Knighted in 2009 for his contributions to literature, English fantasy and science fiction writer Pratchett is among the most widely read authors in western popular culture. Known primarily for his Discworld series, he also has a long history of collaborations with other authors including Neil Gaiman, (Good Omens) and Larry Niven, (Rainbow Mars). His erudite and witty style is flavored by a solid knowledge of astronomy and physics. In 2009 Pratchett announced that he was suffering from early onset Alzheimer’s disease, and has been active in the search for a cure.

Greg Bover

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – “GOOD EGGS EXTRAORDINAIRE’

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The Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church is planning another “Night of Recognition” to honor those who give generously to make Gloucester a better place. Nominations are now being received of men and women who have worked quietly and diligently, on their own or within an organization, often behind the scenes and with no expectation of pay or public notice. These are people who have by their actions have improved the quality of life in their neighborhood or anywhere in Gloucester .  Teenage to old age, there are no age restrictions.

Some examples – an individual who:

  • embodies the ideals of friendship
  • gives a helping hand to those who need to get back on their feet
  • has helped keep a cultural/community program alive

You probably know someone who deserves this recognition. Tell us about her or him.

Nominations are due by Friday, April 13.  Awards will be given May 20, at a ceremony at the church starting at 7 p.m. Come one, come all!

Mail to Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church , 10 Church St. , Gloucester 01930

or email your nomination to gloucesteruu@earthlink.net

Tom Bruno Represents! from Virginia Beach!

Hey Joey,

A big Good Morning Gloucester from my hotel balcony in Virginia Beach.  I didn’t have a sticker so please excuse my hipster iPad substitute!

Tom Bruno

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check out Tom’s Blog-

The Jersey Exile

Community Stuff Saturday

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Gloucester Stroke Club meeting Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 7 pm.

Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington St. Women’s Health Center

Dr. Jonathan M. Inz will speak. Specific techniques and a discussion of how to deal with stress will be provided. Dr. Inz maintains his psychology practice at Medical Psychology Center in Beverly.
He is a graduate of Penn State University an rhe Beth Israel & Harvard Medical School Psychology Fellowship Program. No pre-registration is required. All are welcome. Refreshments.
For more information call 978-283-2633 or 978-283-3968
Submitted by Virginia R. McKinnon, 2 Stanwood Terrace, Gloucester  978-283-3968


Gloucester High School Class 1947

Gloucester High School Class 1947 will hold their 65th Class Reunion at the
Gloucester House on July 14, 2012 from 2 – 6 pm. Anyone starting with this class is
invited to attend, even if they did not graduate with the class. St. Ann’s Class
of 1947 is also invited. Please contact Virginia (Frontiero) McKinnon
978-283-3968 or e-mail  mckinnon02@msn.com.
Submitted by Virginia McKinnon, 2 Stanwood Terrace, Gloucester 978-283-3968

We’re Having A Party! What Kind Of Party You Ask? Saturday March 31st At Bodin Historic Photo The Good Morning Gloucester Spring Fling!!!!

It’s On Baby!!!

and yes, it’s Gonna Be THAT kind of Party!

Spring Fling!

A Good Morning Gloucester and Bodin Historic Photo gallery spring party for FOBs, FOGs, contributors, and open to the general public.

Saturday, March 31st. Starts at 6 pm

82 Main Street, in downtown Gloucester

BYOB and appetizers/dishes are welcome.

Bodin Historic Photo 82 Main Street 978-283-2524

info@BodinHistoricPhoto.com

If you missed our winter bash you didn’t know how much fun we had.  the joint was packed!  Bring some booze, and come meet up with your favorite contributors!  If you’re lucky Paulie Walnuts will strip down and shake his ass for you.

Sista Felicia and Amanda Make The Saint Joseph’s Pasta Slide Show

Ask Joey C- Tired Girlfriend Asks

Tired Girlfriends asks-

My boyfriend is very affectionate in the evening, and wakes up every few hours with certain needs. Now, on one hand he is very loving and always satisfies my needs too, but on the other I end up being very tired at work the next day. How can I tell him that just once in while I want to actually sleep for more than 3 hours at a time? 

Alrighty then Tired Girlfriend.  What you’ve got here is a gift horse.

“Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth”

Meaning

Don’t be ungrateful when you receive a gift.

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You’ve got yourself a horny boyfriend that adores you.  He is loving, he isn’t just hammering away at you and then rolling over as you pointed out, he is taking care of your needs as well. 

I get that you might be a little sleep deprived but as he is your boyfriend I’m assuming you’ve been together for a couple years or less.   You are still in the honeymoon phase.  Be thankful for getting that loving attention as there are many folks out there that get married and their sex life trails off considerably.

My guess is that after a little while the nookie or the occasional nudge in the culo will subside to the frequency that may afford you a bit more sleep but in the meantime I suggest you revel in the intimacy.

There are many out there that would love to have such sleep deprivation problems.