Year: 2012

Build Not For Today Alone, But For Tomorrow As Well

Posted on by God's Morning

This is a photo from last night’s very well attended Planning Board and Planning and Development Committee meeting at City Hall on the Rezoning of Commercial Street #33 and #47 (Bird’s-Eye), Amend Gloucester Zoning Ordinance to create a Hotel Overlay District.  I didn’t stay for the whole meeting, but did hear Sheree Delorenzo’s as well as her attorney’s presentations, which answered any questions I had, and got to hear a number of the people who spoke out in favor of the proposal.  All those lined up along the right hand wall were waiting their turn to speak. 

I found the message under the mural very approriate for the meeting:  “Build Not For Today Alone, But For Tomorrow As Well”. 

E.J. Lefavour

What a difference a year makes.

Posted on by paultmorrison

What a difference a year makes. Last year Fenway was full of snow but Sox were preseason favorites to win the World Series. This year it is sunny almost 70F and they are picked to inhabit the basement of the American League East.

I’ll take the this year, hands down. (This is me trying to pass as an official construction worker boss man so they would let me into the park. I got thrown out about five minutes later. Once I pulled Rubber Duck out of my pocket it was game over.)

Great Local Musicians Born on the Same Day!

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

gimmesound Artist of the week, Michael O’Leary packed the house for the Dog Bar’s re-opening on Sunday.  This video captures some of his truly acoustic music ~ no mics, no amps, “nothing to plug in” as Michael said in yesterday’s video.  Just gorgeous melodies, tight harmonies and a bit of Celtic love.

Did you know that J.B. Amero and Dave Mattacks were born on the same day, same year?  Check them out at Jalapenos tonight and find out what year it was …

Then bop down to Dog Bar for Steve Caraway’s excellent open mic, followed by Rhumb Line for Henley Douglas.  See full music lineup here.

Tuesdays At Jalapenos

Posted on by Joanne

Hola everyone!
A Mexican Birthday Extravaganza!
This week’s line-up:
J.B. Amero, Dan King, Wolf Ginandes & Dave Mattacks
Guess what… it’s J.B.’s birthday!  And guess what… it’s Dave Mattacks’ birthday, too!
Same day, same year.  Of course, you’ll have to ask them yourself if you want to know what
that particular year is!

WITH DEEPEST REGRETS:
Since there are no prior engagements, Sewell Hayes WILL INDEED be able to attend.

Tuesday, March 13… 7 to 9pm
Jalapenos
86 Main Street
Gloucester, MA  01930-5710
978-283-8228

Wednesdays at The Rhumb Line with Fly Amero ~ Special Guest: Pete Lindberg.

Posted on by Joanne

Prime Rib Specials!
Wednesdays Only!

Hello everyone!
Wednesday, March 14th
This week: PETE LINDBERG!

A Rhumb Line first: This gifted young songwriter and I finally
get to do a show together.  It’s been a long time coming and
it’s something you definitely should not miss! ~ Fly
Dinner with Fly Amero: 8 – 11pm
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prime Rib Dinner –  $9.95 (while they last)
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Upcoming:
Mar. 21: INGE BERGE

Mar. 28: ROCKY KRAMM

Looking forward…
…to seeing you there!  🙂 ~ Fly

The New Ocean Reporter

Posted on by capeannpainter

It was great to catch the new Ocean Reporter in rockport Harbor last week.

I wonder if there is a meaning of the penquin standing on the pilot house.

Or just a decoration.

We can all use some hope…

Posted on by Matthew Green

…which is represented by an anchor in Christian iconography.  Nice nautical imagery for a stained glass window in Gloucester. I expect we’ll be hearing a lot about hope as this election year goes forward.

"Spes" means "Hope" in Latin

Wherever you find your hope, share it with someone who needs it.  Hope grows when we share it, and the more people are inspired by it, the better chance it has of coming true.

Historical Photos of Rockport, Then & Now ~ Program at the Rockport Senior Center

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Freda Collins, Meal Coordinator for SeniorCare and Gil McCarthy, Rockport Council on Aging board member look review photos for upcoming program at the Rockport Senior Center.

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Gil McCarthy is preparing a video of photos to be show on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the Rockport Senior Center.

"Historical Photos of Rockport, Then & Now."

The evening will be a comparison of historical photographs with current photos for all to enjoy. There is no fee, refreshments will be provided.  Pre-registration is requested by calling the Rockport Senior Center at 978-546-2573.

The Rockport Council on Aging is extending an invitation to all area residents to attend.  Guests are welcome to bring photos!  The evening will also be an opportunity to view the recently renovated oil paintings that were place in the Community Center around the boarder of the ceilings in the late 30’s. The beautiful paintings have been restored and placed back in the Community Center.

Michelle Talisman, Chairman of the Rockport Council on Aging said, "this will be an excellent opportunity for Cape Ann residents to attend an enjoyable evening with friends and to share refreshment and exchange experiences of living in the beautiful town of Rockport."

The Rockport Senior Center is now housed in the Rockport Community Center, located at 58 Broadway.

To learn more about this program or upcoming programs at the Rockport Senior Center, please contact the Center’s director, Diane Bertolino at rockportcoa@rockportma.org

Rockport’s own Brad Byrd is looking to cast an attractive female lead for his upcoming music video for his song "Zero to the 101"

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Rockport’s own Brad Byrd is looking to cast an attractive female lead for his upcoming music video for his song "Zero to the 101". Brad’s music has been featured on  MTV, VH1 ABC’s Happy Endings, as well as others. 

The video shoot is going to be on Sat. March 17th, and Sun. March 18th, so you must be available both days.

The video is going to help promote the musician’s newest album so the video will be getting a large amount of exposure.

The casting call is going to be held on Thursday, March 15th, from 1pm to 5 pm in the Gloucester / Rockport area.

All those interested please send:
1) A Head shot or photo
2) Your age
3) Best way to contact you
4) Preferred time of audition on Thursday
to brandon@mindventurepictures.com
***Also, if you are interested in being the female lead and are free the 17th and 18th but not free for the casting call you may still submit the above information***
All those who respond will receive an email with:
1) their time of audition
2) the location of the casting call
3) the contact info for the production.
For compensation, the lead will be reimbursed for gas, and will receive a DVD copy of the video upon completion.
Thank you everyone.

Ravenswood Woodpecker From Bill O’Connor

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

My son and I took a walk through The Trustees of Reservations’ Ravenswood Park today and we came across this woodpecker that was eating the snow.  I thought it was pretty funny because I’ve never seen this behavior from a bird, but it makes better sense than having to fly to the nearest water supply to have a drink!

Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid

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Community Stuff Tuesday

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Skeptics in the Pub

The March Cape Ann Skeptics in the Pub, will be on the 20th, at La Trattoria, 64, Main St, Gloucester. The program will be presented by Mary Kingsley and is called 1,001 Ways to Lie, Cheat and Steal: An overview of the ways in which consumers don’t get what they bargained for including outright lies, half-truths, deceptions, unsubstantiated claims, and con games. Mary will show that skepticism is essential in the marketplace but isn’t enough!

As usual, we will meet at 6:00 to order food & drink and greet each other. The program begins at 6:45. We meet in the back room at La Trattoria.

We hope to see you there for this informative program.

For more information go to www.capeannskeptics.com

Wooden Boat Enthusiasts: Boat Building Session with Craftsman Geno Mondello!!!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

From the IDRC-

The GMHC is offering a boat building session with craftsman Geno Mondello for high school students (see attached flyer with contact information).  Please contact Tom Balf if your students would be interested in this unique opportunity!

Thanks, Erik Dombrowski

Maritime Gloucester Offers Teen Boat Building Course

Beginning on Tuesday, April 3rd, Maritime Gloucester is offering a new session of its boat building course for high school students. The course runs for eight weeks with classes scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m – 6p.m. at the Dory Shop. Taught by Geno Mondello, the program gives participants hands-on experience in laying out, lofting and making full-sized patterns, making full-sized pieces and assembling and finishing a skiff. No prior experience necessary. The fee is $50. The course is limited to six participants. To register, call (978) 281-0470.

Contact:

Thomas Balf
Maritime Gloucester
Phone: (978) 281-0470
tbalf@gloucestermaritimecenter.org

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Hurry, Space is limited!!!!!!

Series- 100 year Old Gloucester Postcards From Peter Dorsey- The Magnolia Road

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Peter writes-

Joey,

I have a big box of old postcards, and I realize that a few of them are from Gloucester, Mass.  Perhaps your readers would like to see some of them. I’ll send you a few here. Maybe I can find some more in my big box. I’ll send them from time to time; if you like.  My father was born in a house near the cut in 1919, and his father worked as a scientist for Mr. Hammond (of the castle);so I have a historical attachment to Gloucester.

I always think its amazing to see the changes that occur in just 100 years, and am glad to have the chance to study old pictures and share them when I can.

I really enjoy Good Morning Gloucester!

Peter Dorsey