My View of Life on the Dock
Everything they serve at Willow Rest is fresh and delicious.Ā I went for their cheeseburger, my favorite.Ā Friend Chris got the Cuban, and my mom got the best BLT she’s ever had in her 80+ years.Ā Even our beloved Mayor loves to scoot over there from City Hall for lunch.Ā
If you haven’t been to Willow Rest lately for breakfast or lunch, or to pick up some of their fresh baked goods, veggies or other goodies, stop in and enjoy.
E.J. Lefavour
Several weeks ago in one of my posts about Niles Pond at Risk, I wrote about the beautiful Mute Swans at Niles.Ā A reader wrote requesting a description of a phrase that I used, the “vibrant throbbing wingbeats” of the Mute Swan. I have shot hours of B-roll for both my Black Swallowtail and Monarch films at Niles Pond and at Brace Cove, so much so that I am making a mini film about Niles Pond. In organizing the Niles footage, I discovered some good audio of the swans throbbing wigbeats, filmed at sunrise.
The swans often take flight in unison, circling round and round the pond before returning. I patiently wait and wait and sometimes they don’t return, and as has happened more times than I care to say, while I am packing up my gear, they return and then I miss the shot for not being patient enough! Other times they will take flight and head over to feed at Brace Cove. A wedge of swans flying overhead is beautiful to observe, although a challenge to hold in my camera’s lens. Reviewing the footage I heard myself frequently cussing at the mosquitoes because their bite causes me to jag the camera sharply and then I lose sight of the swans. But one especially lucky dawn in September, I did manage to capture several flights.
Isnāt the music so swan-like? The composition is called āThe Swan,ā written by Camille Saint Saint-SaĆ«ns, and is the 13th Movement in a suite of 14 of the humorously themed Carnival of the Animals, Zoological Fantasy for 2 Pianos and Ensemble.Ā See below for more about Carnival of the Animals from allmusic.
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This could be a record: you can see a the same local artist in 3 different venues in one night. Ā So John RockwellĀ fans are in for a treat. Ā And if you’re not already a fan, you don’t know what you’re missing. Ā It’ll be a nice night, so take this perfect opportunity and go see him.
If you bought an Irish Sweepstakes ticket, you’ll see John singing Irish songs at Gloucester House tonight starting at 5pm.
Then you can bop on over to Alchemy and catch his set with Robert Erinn Brown at 7.
And off you go to Rhumb Line to see him (and Robert) as Fly Amero’s special guest just after 9pm. Ā If you’re not familiar with John’s full, smooth, robust voice (Vickie says it has sex appeal), check out the video of John with another of our favorite voices, Sarah Slifer, nicely shot by FOB Joanne Silva.
Going out tonight is a perfect way to gear up for a great weekend of music starting tomorrow and to prepare for Friday, when you’re just gonna have to choose from among Cape Ann’s best musicians all playing on the same night. Ā Check the Friday schedule here and start planning now.
Walt Kolenda who runs the auction isĀ fantasticĀ and a treat to watch. Even if you do not go to buy go to see and hear. I know I was smiling most of the night.
Sold!
Walt Kolenda ~ AuctioneerĀ extraordinaire
March 4th I had the pleasure of going to the Cape Ann Auction at the Magnolia Library
It was my second time attending one of these. I was so confused the first auction with all the number amounts going up and down and all, that I did not bid on anything.
This second time was a little different. I had a method to my madness. There was nice oak dresser I had my eyes on. I got to bid on it but once again got a little excited and lost the bid.
They had this real cute little woodpecker toothpick grabber that I would have loved to have in myĀ possessionĀ I did bid on that but it went up so fast I gave up and wasn’t willing to pay what the winning bidder did. I checked online and it the past they sold from anywhere from 7:00 to 54.99 dollars. I think that one went for 25.00 dollars.
Who knows, maybe I will own one someday. This one is on Ebay for 54.99. Way to high for me.
It’s amazing to me how a $3000 mint cherry table went in the low hundreds and a beautifully crafted schooner went for 330.00. Walt said the owners paid at least a thousand for it.
What I did end up bidding on and walking away with was this cute push toy. When pushed a little bell goes off at each cycle. So I did not leave empty handed after all and for 5.00 dollars…oh what a deal.
The nextĀ auctionĀ will be on March 26th, Ā and they plan on having them twice a month if not more.
This is also where the first auction I went to took place. It was a lot of fun too.
The other address is 17 Kondelin Rd, Gloucester Ma. They will be having indoor yard sales from thisĀ addressĀ I have been to two this winter and hope to attend many more. There are lots of treasures to be found at these sales
Next Auction
March 26th 6:00 – preview from 4:00 to 6:00
1 Lexington Ave Gloucester, MA 01930
Cape Ann AuctionĀ
Auctioneer Walt Kolenda
(978)395-7077
Giuseppe’s: SO excited for our SingerSongwriterShuffle! Memory Layne says, What an amazing lineup! Shuffling 21 local singer songwriters between five nights and seven sets each night!
I’ll be teaching an origami class at The Hive (on Pleasant Street) on March 14 at 7PM!
The theme this time will be Easter and Passover. Ā Models on our menu to fold include:
I will have a few more options available to chose from, for both Easter and Passover themes. Ā That will include a cross (for Christ’s death and resurrection), frogs (one of the plagues leading up to the Passover), a Torah scroll (which contains the account of the Passover), etc. Ā Unfortunately, I haven’t had time to fold and photograph examples of each for this post, but you get the idea.
As usual, please contact The Hive to register, so we know how many people will need supplies although one or two latecomers are fine too!
To summarize:
Easter / Passover origami at The Hive!
Thursday, March 14th, 7-9pm, students $15, adults $20
call 978.283.3889 or email thehive@arthaven.org to register (although drop-ins are also possible)
To see some of my previous posts about origami (including photos) and origami classes, click here.
Dear Joey,
Would you let GMG readers know there is a chance to paint a bowl for the annual Empty Bowl Dinner? The decorating event will be held at The Open Door, info or 978-283-6776 ext. 205.
For more information, find us on Facebook/TheOpenDoorMA or visit www.foodpantry.org.
Maybe Snoop Maddie and The Bean would like to get in on the painting action this year? Hope to see you there.
Charles Erbafina Photos From March 8, 2013
Bil Hubbard Submits-
Joey,
Hereās a short story about two of the first Gloucester gillnetters that I hope you can use on GMG.
My grandfather, Capt. John A. Dahlmer bought the 39ft. āRough Riderā shortly after she was launched at Manitowoc, Wisconsin in 1904. She was one of the first gas-powered fishing boats on the Great Lakes. The first picture was taken the day of her launch. Grandfather brought her to Gloucester in 1910 and alternating in the command of Capt. Edw. Weiderman and Capt. Pete Tysver and Capt. Lawrence B. Dahlmer. The second picture shows her at the Tysver wharf off E. Main St.
In 1909 Capt. John Dahlmer had the 63ft. āMargaret D.ā built at the J.G. Laird & Son Shipyard in Ashtabula, Ohio. She was named for and christened by my mother, Margaret V. Dahlmer who was 5 years old in 1909. Later that year, or early in 1910 he brought her to Gloucester where she worked as a gillnetter and mackerel seiner. The first picture shows her launch in 1909 and the second is of her, rigged for seining in Smith Cove. She was wrecked on Milk Island off Rockport in 1915.
The captains Dahlmer, Weiderman and Tysver were among a group of 10 skippers who brought their families and boats from Charlevoix, Michigan to Gloucester in 1909-1910 and established the first successful gillnet fishery in Americaās oldest fishing port. All four families settled on Rocky Neck and eventually moved to other Gloucester locations. Other families from Michigan who brought their boats and settled in E. Gloucester included the Arnold, Shoares, Lasley,Lafond and Place families.
The Michigan men earned handle, āMichigan Bearsā by working together to do whatever chore needed to be done for their boats, no mater how hard or how heavy the work. The Michigan men and their sonās went on to captain many other boats out of Gloucester over the years.
Bill Hubbard
11Mar.2013
David Umstead writes-
Let me give you a bit of background on Rob. We moved to Manchester in 1978 when Rob was eight. We always skied a lot as a family and skiing became Robās passion at an early age. He became interested in ski racing when he was at Manchester High School and drove himself to Stowe, VT every weekend in the winters of his junior and senior year to train with the Mount Mansfield Ski Club. He went on to ski for UMass Amherst and was named captain and MVP of the of the Team in his senior year. When he graduated UMass, his plan was to coach ski racing for a year or two and then apply to medical school to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather. Somehow, the med school gig never happened. He followed his passion and I am guessing that last Saturday, one day before his 43 birthday, was the greatest day of his life. I am guessing this tops the two bronze medals at the Paralympic Games in Whistler.
You can follow the story of Rob and Danelle as a team at their website ā¦ www.Vision4Gold.com or via the link to Facebook.
I have attached a picture of Rob and Danelle getting their gold medal in Sochi.
Iām taking category by category and highlighting some locals who you may want to consider worthy of your vote (BTW St Peterās Fiesta is currently trailing Topsfield Fair and Good Harbor is close to Craneās) so if you havenāt voted in the Play Category get on it!- Voting in the Play Category here
Here are some local joints that have been nominated in the Eat category (you can click on the highlighted establishments to see pictures or posts weāve done about them)-
Vote Here For The Eat Category In The North Shore Magazine 2013 BONS Awards
Al Fresco Dining- Franklin Cape Ann, Lobster Pool
Bake Shop (Pastry)- Jimās Bake Shop, Plum Cove Grind
Bakery (Bread) Virgilioās
BBQ- Smokin Jimās, The Farm Bar and Grille
Beer menu- Franklin Cape Ann, Cape Ann Brewing
Breakfast- Georgeās, Sugar Magās, Willow Rest (as you know my love of Gloucester Breakfast joints is unmatched- way too many to list so we will stick with the nominated but Mamieās Kitchen, and Fort Square should be at least nominated as well)
Burger- Passports
Cocktail Bar- Franklin Cape Ann
Coffee Shop- Lone Gull, Cape Ann Coffee CafƩ Sicilia and Pleasant St -None are nominated all deserve to be!
Confectionery- Nichols Candies and Turtle Alley
Farmerās Market- Cape Ann Farmerās Market
General Excellence- The Market, Duckworthās is not nominated but Iād say needs to be a write in.
Gourmet Market- Savour Wine and Cheese
Lobster- Causeway, Lobsta Land and Roy Moore are Nominated, For Lobster Pool and Seaport Grille not to be nominated is silly IMO
Italian- a write in for La Trattoria Gloucester only makes sense
Lobster Roll- Seaport Grille
Mexican- Jalepenos– for Tacos Lupita Gloucester needs to be a write in as well.
Pizza- Giuseppes and The Willow Rest. There are so many great pizza joints in Gloucester and everyone has their favorites you could write in any number- Sebastians, Sclafanis, ect, ect ect
Pub Food- Franklin and Topside Grille
Raw Bar- Lat 43 nominated, Rudder could be a write in
Sandwiches- There is no Gloucester nomination and you could easily write in Virgilios, Sclafanis, or Willow Rest here
Seafood Prepared- the Causeway and The Rudder
Sushi- Latitude 43
Thai- Thai Choice could be a write in
and when youāre done you can vote in the Play Categories-
So far Iāve featured local nominees in the Play and Eat Categories, in a couple days Iāll highlight the Shop, Renew, Kids, and Live Categories.
See those locally nominated in the Play category here
Joey Remember foosball? the college bar game where we’d all heavily drink and smoke up? well this is the adult version and it’s a Foosball Tournament . $10 entrance fee. and it’s March 24 @ 12noon in Cape Ann Brewery. Teams (draw for partners) and singles. to sign up call/text Steve Rogge 978-230-9565
Thacher Island Latest News
March, 2013
Hello,
This is the first issue of our Latest News E-mail about Thacher Island. As a member or interested party we hope to send you e-mails from time to time announcing important news,events and special information about what is happening on both Thacher and Straitsmouth Islands.
Visit our Newly Designed Web Site now.
Thacher Island Association Web Site
We are excited to announce a newly designed and more user friendly web site. From our new site you will be able to buy Thacher merchandise, renew your membership, donate, check up-coming events, find details on how to visit the island and view recent photographs that our guests,visitors and professional photographers have submitted.Just click on this link to see what it looks like and send us your comments Thanks. Link
WHEN: Thursday, March 14th at 7PM
WHAT: Trawl to Table: Understanding Todayās Groundfisheries
WHO: Vito Giacalone from the Northeast Seafood Coalition and Jen Levin, Gulf of Maine Research
Institute
For the public and interested parties who wish to better understand the current Gloucester groundfishing fleet, the methods and gears used,
the areas fished and the issues facing the fleet, this is a great opportunity to come and learn. We are very
fortunate to have these two experts speak to the topics.
WHERE: Gorton’s Seafoods Gallery at Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop.
HOST: Maritime Gloucester
SPONSOR: Turner’s Seafood
For more information call 978-281-0470 or send an email to info@maritimegloucester.org
Programs are free but come early as seating is limited and we expect a strong turnout.
Hello Joey:
Local Cape Ann resident Master Shipwright Leon Poindexter has built the ships (the Beaver and the Eleanor) for the new Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum in Gloucester (the Dartmouth will be built in 2014). On Sat., March 16, Leon will be giving a talk about the historic role the ships of the Boston Tea Party played and their re-creation for the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum as part of the museum’s new 2013 Speaker Series. I thought this might be of interest to your Good Morning Gloucester followers. Also Attached is a shot of Leon – direct out of central casting. Here are the details:
March 2013 – The Ships of the Boston Tea Party – Their Historic Role and Re-Creation
Cape Ann, Mass. local Leon Poindexter, a master shipwright of several historic vessels and consultant to maritime museums, will provide a fascinating overview of the historic Boston Tea Party ships: the Beaver, Dartmouth and Eleanor, discuss the influence the ships and their captains played before, during and after the Boston Tea Party and highlight the re-creation of these historic ships for the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. Ship building is one of the oldest industries in the United States with roots in the earliest New England colonial settlements. Mr. Poindexter learned his trade from some of the last of the āold timersā who worked in the famed shipyards of Essex and Cape Ann, Mass. With more than 30 years experience, he builds, repairs and restores large traditionally built historic wooden sailing vessels and their rigs. Some of his vessels are on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to recreating the Beaver and Eleanor in Gloucester, Mass. for the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Mr. Poindexter has worked on many other important ships, including the USS Constitution and the USS Massachusetts. He was the master shipwright in recreating the HMS Surprise, used in the Academy Award-winning movie āMaster and Commanderā starring Russell Crowe. He will also be bringing many of the traditional tools still used in ship building. Also included in the ticket price is clam chowder, corn bread and beer or lemonade.
Date: Sat., March 16, 2013
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Price: $35/ticket (adult)/ $15 (children aged 17 & under)
Extra show added for OāMaley Little Mermaid Junior
Because of last Fridayās cancelled show, the OāMaley Innovation School is pleased to announce an additional āDisneyās Little Mermaid Jr.ā performance for this Saturday night, March 16th at 7:00. If you had purchased a ticket from 3/8/13, you can use it for the following shows or receive a refund. Tickets are $5.00 for students and seniors, $7.00 for adults.
Ā· Thursday, 3/14 at 7:00 p.m.
Ā· Friday, 3/15 at 7:00 p.m.
Ā· Saturday, 3/16 at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Dri-Fit Technical T-Shirts Made Possible By Jungle. for Our Dodgeball Competitors and Volunteers. They will be for sale on game day with all the money going to Next Step.
Check In On The Event Facebook Page For All The Details Here
T shirt design by Frankie Gwynn from the Farm and www.thirstygolf.com
T- Shirts Hot Off The Presses at Jungle Silkscreening
Front with the Logo
Back- Shrinkage For A Cause
Dodgeballers and Friends of Dodgeballers Donāt Forget to Come To The Farm Wednesday Night To Pick Up Your Dry- Fit Technical T-Shirts and Registrations Bring Your Uniforms for Approval and Get In The Harlem Shake Video weāll be taping Wednesday night!
The event itself will be held at YMCA Camp Spindrift in West Gloucester. They have an ideal facility to accommodate this event as it grows. Parking will be at nearby Wingarsheek Beach and there will be a shuttle between the parking lot and Camp Spindrift.
On Wednesday, March 13th at 7pm there will be a COMPETITORāS PRE-EVENT MEETING at the Farm Bar & Grille in Essex, MA (233 Western Ave). The purpose of this meeting will be to give the athletes their tshirts and wristbands, as well as go over the rules of play and verify athletesā age and make sure swimwear is all legal. At least one person from each team should be present. The idea here is to make everything run smoothly on the day of the event.
The Farm Bar & Grille and Good Morning Gloucester together with YMCA Camp Spindrift present the 3rd annual outdoor bikini/speedo dodgeball tournament to benefit Next Step, a charity that provides aid to children and young adults with life threatening illnesses (www.nextstepnet.org)
Joey,
I have been looking at some of the commemorative statues that there are around Gloucester. There’s art and history in so many places. One is a WWI memorial and is a large statue of Joan of Arc on a horse in Legion Square at the intersection of Washington and Middle streets. The imposing bronze statue, which was dedicated in 1921, is one and a quarter times life size, stands on top of a large carved granite base. There are bronze plaques on either side listing “The Sons of Gloucester Who Gave Their Lives in the Great World War” and decorative plaques at either end. Wrapping around the base is a granite bench; perhaps designed so people might sit there with friends and family, and reminisce. There are beach stones surrounding the monument, and set into the ground like cobblestones.
Designed by Anna Hyatt Huntington (1876-1973), her original Joan of Arc statue won an honorable mention at a Paris art show. There were four other Joan of Arc statues cast by her that were placed in either New York City, San Francisco, Quebec, Canada and Blois, France. Huntington was 34 when she made the original plaster statue in her family’s studio in 1910 which was near Annisquam. It has been reported that the horse was modeled after one of the East Gloucester Fire Station’s horses, and that “Joan” was actually Anna’s, niece who was sitting on a barrel.
For those who have never looked closely at this imposing statue and monument, I suggest they park, and carefully walk to the center of the square. It is truly an artistic masterpiece!
Peter Dorsey
Hi Joey,
Cape Ann Giclee is hosting a Good Morning Gloucester FOB art and photography show here at our studio/gallery March 29th ā April 7th. We will be displaying and making available for sale the work we have printed for GMG FOBs notables such as founder of the blog Joey C, Kim Smith, Donna Ardizzoni, Thom Falzarano and others ā full list to follow. We will be donating our 15% gallery commission to the Cape Ann Food Pantry. We will also have a friendly best in show competition and award the first, second and third place winners with Cape Ann Giclee gift certificates in the amounts of $100, $50 and $25 respectively. To kick this show off and give a good start we will host an opening party on March 29th from 5pm ā 9 pm. We hope that people will join us to celebrate the work of the many talented FOBs we are lucky to have here on Cape Ann.
For FOBs who have not spoken to us about submitting work for the show please contact us or just come on by the studio.
Contact:
Cape Ann Giclee
20 Maplewood Ave
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-546-7070
info@capeanngiclee.com
Pat Conant, alias Cammygrammy, represents while visiting her daughter in Tucson, Arizona. Woke this morning to snow on the mountains in the desert. Nothing to compare to the storm in Gloucester. Bring on spring!!
Good Morning Gloucester 