Fry-day, High Noon, Good Harbor Beach.
Best-Janet Rice
Month: July 2013
Block Party-Dinner At Ohana- Face Painting By Susan at Toodeloos
Congrats To This Year’s Block Party Committee. I know how much work it is to pull these things off and you guys are making it better and better every year.
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Wonderful evening at the Main Street Block Party from Frank McCall
Hi Joey,
Thanks to GMG, Tricia and I heard about the Main Street Block Party. We arrived with our niece and nephew about 8:30pm. As we approached Main Street, I snapped the attached photo of the new public artwork project on Parsons Street with City Hall in the background. A GMG article stated the artist is James Owen Calderwood. It was a wonderful point of entry onto Main Street which was alive with entertainment, shopping, and dining. We enjoyed appetizers and a drink at LA TRATTORIA & PIZZERIA of the WEST END and then purchased a beautiful piece of artwork (stained glass by local artist Donna Amero) at Local Colors Artists’ Cooperative. Thanks for all the great info on Good Morning Gloucester! Looking forward to picking up my stonewashed GMG Cap next week!
Best regards,
Frank McCall
Editor Note:
Here’s a link to the artist-
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Community Stuff 7/21/13
What: The Annisquam Village Players presents CHICAGO
Adapted from the original by :
John Kander & Fred Ebb (Music; Book/Lyrics)
Bob Fosse (Co-Author, Original Director, and Choreographer)
A true New York City institution, CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; and
one show-stopping song after another. No wonder CHICAGO has been honored with 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards®, and a Grammy®.
When: Tuesday August 6 – Sunday August 11 . 2013
All performances @ 7:30pm
Where: Annisquam Village Hall
36 Leonard Street, off of Route 127 North
Annisquam village in Gloucester MA 01930
Ticket Info: Reserved Seating $32.
General Admission $16.
General Admission and Reserved Seating tickets can be ordered online.
Go to http://www.annisquamvillageplayers.com and click on Tickets.
General Admission tickets (but not reserved seating tickets) may be purchased after July 22nd at the following locations:
Annisquam Exchange, 32 Leonard Street, Annisquam 978-281-0358
The Bookstore, 61 Main Street, Gloucester 978-281-1548
Lula’s Pantry, 5 Dock Square, Rockport 978-546-0010
Directions: http://annisquamvillageplayers.com/directions-parking
The Annisquam Village Hall is air-conditioned and handicap accessible.
Refreshments served at intermission.
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Video- Next Generation Lobstermen- Brett and Jake Donovan and Their Solar Powered Lobster Pot Hauler
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From The Blackburn Open Studios Weekend Event
Alicia Pensarosa forwards pics-
Hi Joey thanks! Here are some pics
My studio:
Nina Fletcher, in front of her button self portrait:
Robin Colodzin in front of her mixed media paintings:
Pam Courtleigh in front of her Assemblage:
Mary Beth Smith with her handmade Books:
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@_amanda_pleaze comes through in the clutch!
@Joey_C: @_amanda_pleaze comes through in the clutch! Froyo baby!!! #CafeBishco http://twitter.com/Joey_C/status/358696640044998656/photo/1
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Here comes the bride. From Fred Bodin
Here Comes the Bride!
I was walking down Main Street to open my gallery this morning, and saw this lovely and beaming young lady in a white gown sitting on the bench outside of the West End Salon (where Diane cuts my hair). I slowed down, turned around, and said: “You must be the bride.” I proceeded to work, and regretted not pursuing it. So I grabbed my camera and walked outside to see if she was still there. No, but shortly after the bride left with her bridesmaid heading straight for me. Again, I don’t know her and she doesn’t know me or GMG. But they were eager to be photographed. I took only one photo, and knew I had the “hero” shot. April Pelletier of Clinton (MA) was married today aboard the Essex River Queen. The lucky groom is Paul Devoe, also of Clinton. Kathy Mancini of Windham (NH) was her maid of honor. I’ve shot hundreds of weddings, and the bride is always stunningly beautiful, as this one is. Blessings on the newlyweds and their families.
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FOB Alicia Pensarosa at her Open Studio
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BLOCK PARTY IS ON!!!!! ~ RADAR SHOWS STORM MOVING OFF OF CAPE ANN
Come down to Main Street at 6pm and party! See how much fun you can have here.
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Blackburn Challenge 2013
Rick and I went out the Annisquam to watch the beginning of the race. Very cool, the boats not the weather. Hope all stay well hydrated. A fun race to watch.
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Luscious: Garden’s Earthly Delights
Judith Monteferrante solo show: Luscious: Garden’s Earthly Delights King Hopper Mansion Ballroom, Marblehead, MA July 20 – August 25, 2013 with Reception Sunday July 21, 2-4 pm |
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2013 Blackburn Challenge: Finish Line
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Hopefully the Rain Will Stay Away Until After the Block Party Tonight!
Last Day of the Heat Wave!
The Downtown Gloucester Block Party – This Saturday – Dine, Dance, Shop!
Don’t believe rumors ~ Block Party is ON
Last Minute Block Party Updates – Win Cool Prizes
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Turtle Release Update
Diane Lapin writes, “Thank you all for helping us locate the perfect little spot for our Turtle release on Sunday. Noel, thank you so much for providing access and information and, of course, watermelon! Now it is up to nature!”
Thanks so much Diane for keeping us updated!
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Help Needed Returning 5 Painted Turtles to Langsford Pond
Mama Turtle
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GMG Reader Has Some Nice Things to Say About the HarborWalk
Reader Dawn Puliafico writes about her recent visit to the Gloucester HarborWalk, “Hot day today! The gardens are lovely! We saw 2 Cabbage White, 1 American Lady, 1 Broad-Winged Skipper and 1 Clouded Sulphur. Not much activity…still nice to see though! We weren’t there long! Too hot! Thanks for your advice! We appreciate it!”
Thank you for writing Dawn.
Monarch Butterfly Nectaring at the Echinacea
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Just like last Sunday, it’s worth getting up by 9am to catch “Curtain Up” on 104.9
Just in case you haven’t noticed, North Shore 104.9’s “Curtain Up” host, Aurelia Nelson, has been inviting Cape Ann rock stars to be her guests more frequently of late and it points to a trend of featuring locals on the station as a whole (see some examples here).
Tomorrow (SUNDAY) at 9AM, she does it again, this time with Festival By The Sea producer Chris Langathianos and headliner Chris Trapper. You’ll get a sneak preview of festival highlights and hear Chris perform. Definitely worth getting up for — even if you stay out late at tonight’s Block Party.
And just in case you’re not quite sure which of tonight’s excellent shows to catch, here’s a list of all live music to help you decide.
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Over 12 hours of music on Sunday starting at 11am.
Lots of parents take their kids to the Harbor Loop concerts and the Block Party and everybody has fun. Tomorrow (SUNDAY) is another great chance to get the kids out to hear music with 14 live shows starting between 11am and 7pm — and excellent evening shows to follow for those who, like us, keep the kids up late.
Sunday, July 21, 2013
| 11:00 am FLYNN COHEN & FRIENDS
FREE SHOW
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3:00 pm MIKE KING
with Craig Tramack
27-29 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978-283-6342 Doesn’t this picture make you want to see him just to find out what he sounds like! FREE SHOW
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| 3:00 pm DALE LEPAGE
3 Time Winner of Entertainer of the Year! – $5 cover
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3:00 pm JOHN JEROME
till 7pm
FREE SHOW
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5:00 pm  CAPE ANN BIG BAND
Quartet
FREE SHOW
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| 5:00 pm TONI ANN ENES
FREE SHOW
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| 5:00 pm LOOSE ENDS
Bridge Deck – Acoustic Duo
FREE SHOW
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| 5:00 pm SUZANNE VEGA
Vega is a masterful storyteller known for her hit songs “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner.”
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
Phone: 978-546-7391 |
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6:00 pm MICHAEL O’LEARY
Celtic Music Session, 6-9pm. Trad songs ‘n tunes with string players Bob & Jennifer Strom.
FREE SHOW
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| 6:00 pm BRADLEY ROYDS
112 Main St, Essex, MA
FREE SHOW
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| 6:30 pm THE NANCY HILDEGARDE JAZZ EXTRAVAGANZA
with Mark Earley Quartet
FREE SHOW
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| 7:00 pm THE ROCKPORT LEGION BAND
Summer Concert Series – till 8pm
32 Beach St, Rockport, MA 01966
FREE SHOW
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| 7:00 pm OVERDRIVE R&B ROCK WITH HORNS
R & B with Horns
Hough Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: 978-281-0543 FREE SHOW
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| 7:00 pm PAUL DUFFY
FREE SHOW
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8:00 pm ORVILLE GIDDINGS
with Allen Estes
FREE SHOW
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8:00 pm ALLEN ESTES
with Orville Giddings
FREE SHOW
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| 9:00 pm BILL GLEASON
FREE SHOW
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| 9:00 pm JACK LEE AND DIVERSITY
Reggae Night – $5 cover
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The Bandit Kings. The Rhumb Line.Tonight.9:30-12:30. 7.20.2013
We descend upon the Rhumbline In Gloucester, Ma tonight 9:30 3 sets of a rocking good time!
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The Rhumb Line 40 Railroad Ave Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930 |
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Harbor Loop Concert Series ~ Photos of “The Honky Tonk Women of Gloucester and Tonekat from last Thursday Show. 7.18.2013
Last Thursday show was so good. No rain! I could hear harmonic melodies as I made my way down Pleasant Street. The Honky Tonk Women of Gloucester opened the evening with some Doo Wop and many 60’s song hits. Tonekat took over the second half and ended with a mixture of smokin rock and blues, leaving the audience wanting more. Both bands play around Gloucester if you hear of them playing check them out. You will not be disappointed.
Barbara Jansson, Sheila Jones Schrank and Elaine Persons
http://honkytonkwomenofgloucester.wordpress.com/
Pleas click batch photos for a slide show. Not the header ones : )
left to right center Frank Hawks and John Silveira
Mike Miele, Jay Appt, Ben Ferrini and Todd Ellyson
http://www.tonekat.com
Walter Peckham thanking the musicians, sponsors and audience.
Bradley Royds I wish I could fly Thanking Morgan Huke for starting the Harbor Loop Concert Series
jisilva photos
check poster for future shows
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