Month: June 2013

Origami and Photography Workshops

Posted on by Matthew Green

I will be directing an origami workshop for kids at Art Haven and a digital photography workshop at The Hive this month! Here are descriptions of both. For pricing and additional details, see official websites (at the links provided).

Origami for Kids at Art Haven
Thursdays, June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, 3:30-5:00PM
“Origami for Kids” will introduce young artists to the world of origami. Besides learning a variety of basic fun models across a variety of themes, we will go over the essentials of origami terminology and symbols involved in reading origami diagrams, so that the children can learn to fold on their own more easily.

Digital Photography Workshop at The Hive
Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23
July 2 and 16, 4-7PM: Before going out to shoot, we will meet at Art Haven, where the instructor will explain key camera features and shooting tips and techniques, including the differences between file formats (with their relative advantages and disadvantages), how to use manual settings, basics of composition, and shooting HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography. We will then go to shoot photographically interesting locations throughout Gloucester, with some suggested themes and perspectives.
July 9 and 23, 4-6PM: We will meet at The Hive to share our favorite photos from the past week and critique each other’s work. Besides providing creative feedback about the shots, the instructor will give instruction on techniques for post-processing using popular software.

– Matthew Green

2013 Action Inc Annual Meeting and Dinner From Catherine Ryan

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,
Here’s are a few snapshots from Action, Inc.’s inspiring annual meeting &
dinner last week at Gloucester House (excellent). Do yourself a favor and
go next year!
Tim Riley, Executive Director for Action, Inc. is the MC for the evening’s
festivities. He gives a great recap for the previous year. The evening
celebrates all that Action does; its entire staff and community, and all
partners and collaborators. This event also honors dedication and
professionalism. It’s so inspiring to be surrounded by people doing
incredible work, that like their jobs, and who are entirely humble-every
employee and each award recipient claimed it wasn’t them that should be up
there, but everyone else with them. Youth and hard work were applauded.
Stevi-Lyn Salafia, an Action Inc Home Health Aide graduate and HomeCare
employee compelled a standing ovation due to her moving testimony. The
other standing ovation of the evening was for Rita Carvalho, Energy
Director for Action, Inc., and her 30 years with Action. She’s in charge of
the utility company funding for energy programs which makes up more than
two-thirds of Action’s overall budget.
We were there with friends Nikki and Pat to be present for awards given in
my mom’s honor, a new addition to Action’s annual line up. We were pleased
to see Eva Agosto-Baez, Jason Burroughs and Jesse Roberts receive the first
three Carol Ryan scholarship awards for their achievements.
We were lucky to sit with Sander Schultz and his family. He’s an EMS
coordinator with Gloucester’s Fire Department. He received a public service
award along with Lt. John McCarthy from the Gloucester Police Dept for the
work they both do with Action as part of the High Risk Task Force – and
just for being generally awesome public servants! His smart and engaging
sons are helping out with the sailing program at the YMCA this summer. (We
had so many connections that I forgot to mention that my father’s dad was a
fire chief).
Special shout out to Action’s Director of Marketing & Planning, Jessica
Benedetto-Unger, for such a great event and her excellent design work.
Check out her agenda and any of the annual report booklets–they’re  unique
and visually dynamic.

GMG Local Twitterati Report 6/26/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

St Peter’s Fiesta Eve Comments From Gloucester Chief Of Police Leonard Campanello

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joe,

Just a quick note for your readers on this, the eve of St. Peters Fiesta (my first). The Gloucester Police Department is committed to making this event as safe and enjoyable for all who are attending. To that end, we would ask for the cooperation of all who attend to help us in that task. We are asking people to please not engage in disruptive behavior that would ruin anothers enjoyable time at Fiesta. The GPD will have a zero tolerance policy on public intoxication, underage drinking, and any behavior that would cause St. Peter’s Fiesta to be diminished in anyway. I have secured additonal officers from State Police and the Essex Sheriffs Department. They, along with a cadre of Gloucester Officers, will enforce the law when they have to in order to in order to maintain a safe nad enjoyable atmosphere for all.

I am looking forward to Fiesta and hope that some of your readers will stop and say hello as I will be at the event all evenings. I am wishing everyone a great Fiesta week and a very safe time throughout.

As always, thanks for getting the word out.

Respectfully,

Leonard Campanello

Chief of Police

City of Gloucester, MA

Community Photos 6/26/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

From an old Gloucesterite transported to Northern Vermont.  We have our own little shop of horrors, but we do it with black-eyed Susans:

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Just sayin’.  Hi to cousins Bobby and J.D. MacEachern!

Bobby B.

Hey Joey,
We were surveying Fiesta prep from the Harbor side today. Dahlia declared it "looking goody".
Violet & Corey
Sweet Shots Secret Spots

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Community Stuff 6/26/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Celebrates it’s 20th Year

Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 292 Washington Street, Gloucester , recently celebrated their 20th anniversary.

During the special celebration, Stephen Doyle (center), recognized four employees on their 20th service anniversary who were recognized at the celebration.

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L to R

Paul Spinola, Nutrition Services Manager

Linda Cooney, Payroll/Benefits Manager

Stephen Doyle, Executive Director

Dorathy Nelson, Assistant Activities Director

Kara Allen, RN, Nursing Supervisor

Good afternoon,

Please see the attached release about June Beckley, a Gloucester resident who recently won an award given by the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts.

I’ve attached a photo:

June Beckley

From left, Jarrett Barrios, CEO of the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts, June Beckley and Frederica Doeringer, Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Northeast Massachusetts.

Credit: American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts

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Come in a cheesy 70’s costume and receive 10% off  and a free ‘bump’… of Chianti or Rare Duck!
Brand new “Super Cool Duds” just came in to the POP, it’s time to pump up your summer wardrobe ‘on the Dance floor’!
Cold beverages and lots of songs you won’t remember the lyrics to, will be playin’ all weekend…
BUENO FIESTA!

GMG Cap Store Is Now Open. When They’re Sold Out- They’re Sold Out

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Click below to reserve yours. They should be in stock within a month. Limited amount.

If you want a cap I need you to order it through the website. It makes things 100% easier to keep track of with the set quantities and collection of people’s orders.
A bunch of the stonewashed ones have sold today. There’s only 1/3 of that amount left so if your heart is set on that color I suggest you order it asap.

If you order one and plan to pick it up here at the dock, just leave a note that it’s for local pick up and I’ll refund your $5 shipping when you come pick it up.

Part of the money raised by the sale of these caps will pay for our ever rising photo hosting and podcast hosting fees. The huge amount of content we’ve created for you has to be paid for on the wordpress site. So to those of you buying a cap, know that in doing so you are help support the blog.

Thanks

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Creature Quiz From Al Bezanson

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Joey___

The day after Kim Smith’s movie, just a couple blocks from the cinema, in the searing noonday sun, a squad of these were scurrying toward the east along the Rogers Street sidewalk behind Cape Ann Savings.  They were about two inches long.  The questions for your readers are, who were they, where might they have come from, where were they going, and why?

This was my first shot with this new lens.  There is a Sony E-Mount and a Micro Four Thirds version, $239.

Zooming down Rogers St

http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/60mm-f28-dn-a

Al Bezanson

Vincent Ferrini Centenary post game show

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Henry Ferrini writes-

Joey,
The Gloucester Writers Center Gala was a huge success.  The evening festivities began with “Bites on the Dock” at Maritime Gloucester. Over 250 people gathered as the sun set and the moon rose over the harbor to dine on oysters, chowder, and a wonderful array of gourmet bites, all donated by North Shore restaurants and caterers. In the words of Vincent Ferrini “conviviality was taken to another sphere”! The Poet’s Cabaret,  MCed  old friend  Michael McNamara and  M. Lynda Robinson, the hour Cabaret showcased the new Ferrini book “Incredible Dancer” and the talents of some of Cape Ann’s most loved players who sang, danced, and recited the newly published verse of Ferrini.

It was an unforgettable and poignant evening with the three year old Gloucester Writers Center raising over $23,000.

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I’ve also enclosed a short video that gives a taste of the evening.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQZ-VHU34ns

First person who emails the GWC and says  where the interview with Vincent was shot wins a copy of his new book “Incredible Dancer”
Only $15.00 plus S&H.

It include a copy of my WGBH award-winning documentary on  Vincent called Poem in Action.

An audio recording of the HOLY LOCAL panel  at the Cape Ann Museum is available in its entirety at
Thanks,

Henry

Seaport Grill Running $9.95 Lobsters With Slaw and Corn On The Cob- $15.95 For Twins and $22.95 Twin Baked Stuffed on Wednesdays

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Niles Beach 8mm

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Liv shared the 8mm Vintage app when she was home this weekend. Some of the different effects include Noir, Tuscan, 1960s, 1970s, and Sakura. Craig’s Too Much Fun video posted yesterday was made with the 1920 filter. Liv’s Niles Beach was made with the XPro filter.