Month: March 2013

Cathie Asks GMG Readers- “What is The Purpose Of The Groaner?”

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro



Well, that makes sense since it groans.  When people refer to mother Ann’s cow is this what they are referring to?  Can you tell me the purpose of the groaner?

Thanks,

Cathie

Inside the Organ at C.B. Fisk and an the amazing Organ

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

This beautiful organ is going to St. Paul’s Chapel at the Rikkyo Gakuin Educational Foundation Niiza, Japan.  If you want more information on the beautiful organ please to to www.cbfisk.com and search for Opus 141.

Beautiful Organ
Beautiful Organ

Lilliputian Landscapes Opening at Firehouse Center in Newburyport

Posted on by God's Morning

 

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If you have a chance to get to Newburyport this month, go by the Firehouse Center for the Arts and check out Judy Robinson-Cox’ Liliputian Landscapes exhibit.  It is great to see so much of her work all together in one space, and many in large format.  Great exhibit, great opening.

 

St. Joseph Day Feast Preparations with Sista Felicia

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Gloucester St. Joseph Feast ©Kim Smith 2013

Making bread and pasta is a family tradition and children of all ages are both welcome and encouraged to participate in the preparations.

Gloucester St. Joseph Feast -2 ©Kim Smith 2013

Dads Are Welcome Too!

Gloucester St. Joseph Feast -1 ©Kim Smith 2013Father Green Blessing the Altar and Feast Food

Gloucester St. Joseph Feast Altar ©Kim Smith 2013The Ciaramitaro-Mohan First-Ever St. Joseph Day Altar

Owl you need

Posted on by capeannpainter

Found this photo on Facebook. Too cute not to share. Plus Owls have a special place in my heart. We have a few on our property and they appear at the right times. Very Magical creatures.

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Winter’s last gasp?

Posted on by Matthew Green

Maybe, maybe not. Anyway, here are some images from our latest storm.

St. Joachim’s in Rockport
Walking in a winter wonderland!
A wooden fish swimming among coral-like snow-covered trees in Rockport
Delicate coral, or sea foam on the beach in b&w? Or just wet snow on a window?
City Hall seen through drops of water in the window screen
Snow clings to the walls of St. Ann School

Snow at St. Ann’s Church

– Fr. Matthew Green

 

 

 

 

Don’t Miss a Reading by Jamie Quatro at Toad Hall Bookstore!

Posted on by S.D. Kelly
From the Annisquam artist Rachel Perry Welty:
My friend Jamie Quatro will be stopping on the North Shore on her book tour for “I Want To Show You More” on Monday, March 11, at 7 pm, and will do a reading and signing at Toad Hall. She has won all kinds of advance praise for her first collection of short stories, and she has been called a “brilliant new voice in American fiction” and compared to other writers such as Alice Munro. She is reviewed in the March 11 issue (this week’s issue) of the New Yorker. It’s exciting for me personally to be a small part of her debut, as I made the art for the cover. You can read more about Jamie and her book here:
Monday March 11
7 pm
Toad Hall Bookstore
47 Main Street
Rockport Mass 01966

9780802120755

Chickity Check It! Lane’s Cove Story From Globe Columnist Joel Brown

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/north/2013/03/10/building-community-lane-cove-gloucester/bcfIcZxuQxilMee7P4rVjO/story.html

Statues and Plaques in Gloucester From Peter Dorsey- The World War II Monument

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hey Joey,

Here is a World War II monument that many people might be passing by every day without knowing it. Located at the intersection of Gee Avenue and Washington Street in Riverdale are set of handsome granite steps and a monument dedicated to the residents of Riverdale who fought and died in the Second World War.

Peter Dorsey

March 8th,2013 Storm Photos

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Lowell Peabody Submits- “Got Hope?”

Got Hope

Len Burgess submits-

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Meanwhile back in Arizona former Rockporter Charlie Fields submits his own storm photos-

Charlie submits-

Hi, Joey,

Thought I’d share. Please post if you think up to your high standards.
Don’t want you all to feel alone back in Glosta. Break out the shovel. Our patio was hit by a fast moving storm today .
Charlie Fields

PS: Hope Dave Cox doesn’t get jealous

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Pat Morss submits from Eastern Point-

Joey:  A few “another weekend storm” photos from Eastern Point.  Pat

Community Stuff 3/10/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Sidewalk Bazaar News

Christine Orlando submits-

Hi Joey,

Gloucester Downtown Assoc.’s Sidewalk Bazaar Committee is working hard to make this years the best ever. I was hoping you would help us promote the event as often as possible, as you have done in the past.  Thanks Chris Orlando

Come one come all, the Gloucester’s 55th Annual Sidewalk Bazaar is approaching and the Committee is looking to make this year the best ever.

Main Street Merchants, Non-Profit Organizations, Artist, Crafters, Food Vendors can download applications and rules of participation on capeannbusiness.com. John Orlando is this years Coordinator. Any questions should be addressed to him at sidewalkbazaar2013@gmail.com

We are also looking for volunteers and to help the days of the event, August 1-3 2013.  It’s never to early to join, the venue fills up quickly, make sure you don’t get left out.

Ever wonder what O’Maley looks like during the day? Are you curious about what an Innovation school is? What’s is the STEM lab?

All those answers and more can be discovered during the O’Maley Innovation Middle School tours. Tours are planned for March 13th, April 10th and May 1st from 8 – 9 a.m.

The tour begins and ends in the O’Maley library with coffee and pastries with Principal Debra Lucey. Guidance counselors and students, will conduct the tours of selected classrooms, the O’Maley STEM suite, cafeteria and auditorium.

If you are interested in attending, please call 978-281-9850 to reserve your space.

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From the Gloucester Downtown Association-

Hello, World-

Please Like Gloucester Downtown Association- your link to all of the great promotions that Gloucester Downtown businesses are putting on for you! Next event is the Easter Stroll with prizes and everything! Stay tuned…….http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gloucester-Downtown-Association/549777385044544?fref=ts

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Gloucester Downtown Association

This page is to inform those interested in community events promoted and supported by Gloucester businesses.



Thank you from your downtown businesses. Please shop locally!

O’MALEY INNOVATION MIDDLE SCHOOL CELEBRATES WORLD READ ALOUD DAY
Local author Laura Harrington joined a group of Dirigo Hoiuse 7th grade students at O’Maley to read aloud from her recent novel ALICE BLISS (winner: Massachusetts Book Award in Fiction 2012). The reading was part of O’Maley Middle School’s celebration of World Read Aloud Day, a global initiative promoting action to recocnize every child’s right to read and write.  Throughout the day, classrooms found time and ways during their work to recognize the gift and power of accessing a safe education, books and technology.
World Read Aloud Day at O’Maley concluded with an energized full grade tribute to the power of reading and writing. Grade 6 students gathered to share parts of their own recently published books. The National Novel Reading Month project takes grade 6 students through the writing process, from generating ideas through publication of original work. This year, over 200 books were published by grade 6 students at O’Maley as part of their extended project work.

Craig Kimberley Storm Photos March 8th 2013

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Craig Kimberley’s Back Yard-

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Craig’s Front Porch (Click Photo For Larger View)

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Craig writes-

Oops, I was doggie sitting, and I must have forgotten Bootsie a bit too long!

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Don’t leave your animals out in the cold!

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The Gloucester Committee for the Arts announces $13,200 in new private donation!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Catherine Ryan submits-

Hi Joey

The Gloucester Committee for the Arts announces $13,200 in new private donation!

This jumbo gift enables the current conservation work on six of the Charles Allen Winter New Deal murals in City Hall to be completed without interruption. We would have still pressed on but there may have been an interruption (scaffolding down and then set back up again months later) as we continued to raise funds.  While the donors of the $13,200 contribution wish to remain anonymous, the funds were provided to the Committee through the Belinda Foundation at the Boston Foundation. 

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Committee member Roger Armstrong, the owner of the State of the Art Gallery on Rocky Neck and the State of the Art Gallery II located downtown on Pleasant Street , secured this immediate funding gift.   Armstrong stated, “We are so very fortunate to be the beneficiaries of generous Gloucester citizens who share our appreciation for these art treasures in City Hall.”

And it’s also thanks in no small measure to the recent local media coverage –from GMG, Cape Ann Beacon and the GDT –of the current restoration of City Hall murals! The Committee is extremely grateful for this support of the conservation work and the recognition of the significance of the City’s collection of WPA-era murals.

If you would like to join the effort to care for the irreplaceable City art including these historic murals and the work of the CFTA, contributions in support of our City Art can be mailed to:

The Gloucester Fund

45 Middle Street

Gloucester, MA    01930

Be sure to put “Committee for the Arts” on the memo line of the check.

DOG TRAINING CLASSES AT ROCKPORT COMMUNITY HOUSE

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Who:        Trainers Scott Williams & Jess Ritchie

Where:    Rockport Community House, 58 Broadway, Rockport, MA 01966

When:    March 18 – April 15, 2013
        6:00 pm class:    Puppy pre-school    (4 week session)
        7:00 pm class:    Obedience class    (5 week session)
        8:00 pm class:    Tricks            (5 week session)

Cost:        $25 per class ($100 per 4 week sessions; $125 per 5 week sessions)
(*** Puppy pre-school classes are FREE for SeaPort Vet clients***)

Contact:    Scott Williams, 866-957-DOGS (3647)

From Oprah to Rockport, nationally acclaimed trainers Scott Williams and Jess Ritchie are offering a Monday evening series starting March 18th at the Rockport Community House!
Call Scott Williams to register; space is limited.
For more info, see http://www.beyondtheleash.net and www.cookiethat.com

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