Month: July 2013
Three Generations Represent From Fred Bodin
Three Generations Represent
Grandmother Eileen Donovan of Gloucester, Cheryl Baressi and her daughter Elizabeth Hynes (both from Brookline), represented in my gallery today. It astonishes me how nice people are, and are willing to be photographed for my FB and GMG. They leave with the sticka, and they’ll always remember us.
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Getting High
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Kayaking Saturday on the Annisquam
Oh what a day
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Steeple Rescue in Progress
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Capt Pete Mondello’s Allison Carol and Mark Ring’s Stanley Thomas
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Young, rising star Alexandra Valenti premieres on Local Music Seen tomorrow
Over the past few years, we’ve profiled a number of rising stars from Cape Ann. Here’s our latest pick for whom to watch: Alexandra Valenti. Her insightful songs and endearing spirit captivate audiences and keep you listening, wanting more.
You can see her live at the Town Hall Stage at 3pm during Manchester’s Festival by the Sea this Saturday. And you can be introduced to her on Local Music Seen with Allen Estes tomorrow (WED) at 6:30pm on Cape Ann TV Channel 12. She sings three wonderfully original songs and speaks candidly — and with wisdom beyond her years — about the songwriting process and music business. Here’s a taste of what you can expect:
“I’m on a tightrope, balancing myself so I don’t choke on fear.” You can tell she’s going places if she’s already writing lyrics like that. You might as well catch this rising star while you can close to home. It won’t be long before she’s playing big venues far away for a steep ticket price.
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Community Photos 7/30/13
Joey,
Five photos from Saturday’s Quarry Dance at Valley Pit Quarry in Lanesville.
Michael Miller
Michael Lafferty submits-
Here are some images of the Windhover production of ‘Quarry Dance II’ performed at Valley Pit Quarry by the Dusan Tynek Dance Theatre on Saturday.
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StudioVo
StudioVo (121r East Main St., open “by chance or by appointment”) is today’s addition to my series on second-hand stores. It started off with just the “business commercial and graphic art needs” and fine art, but since late last year has also been selling antiques and collectibles!
Deej and Bob Viau pack a lot into a small shack! While I was there, Bob was working on another “lobster” Adirondack chair (as featured by Joey in a previous post). I had a nice chat with them and was considering buying a beautiful carved wooden table that is very reasonably priced… but where would I put it?? I ended up leaving with a pair of beautiful pottery mugs that Deej gave me after I went gaga over them…
I think this is one of the charms of several of our antiques/collectibles/consignment stores here in Gloucester: they combine the second-hand items with work by locally artists, sometimes including “re-purposed” items in the art itself.
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Pet of the Week-Tuqui
Hello! My name is Tuqui, on the left, I am a Retriever/Boxer mix, 6 year old happy and outgoing girl. I am an active girl who enjoys people. I am large in size, about 55 pounds. As an adult rescue I am looking for a home with more of an adult slant, such as children heading into their teens. I am looking for a family to love me. I am now at the Cape Ann Animal Aid (CAAA), located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, Four Paws Lane in Gloucester. If you would like to see other photos of me, please visit: CapeAnnAnimalAid.com
Our Sunset Cruise will take place on Sat., August 17 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. aboard Captain Bill’s Whale Watch from Harbor Loop in Gloucester. Enjoy the Sunset Cruise with raffles, prizes and complimentary refreshments and return to shore for the Gloucester Block Party! Tickets are $20 and on sale now at the CAAA, Animal Krackers, Cape Ann Vet Hospital, Essex Bird Shop & Pet Supply and North Shore Vet Hospital For more information, please call 978-283-6055 x 23 or visit our website. I would be happy to join you on the cruise, I saw the word “refreshment” and I think that is something I would be interested in!
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It’s Bluefin Blowout Time People- 2013 Edition and The Orion Is Playing For Keeps
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Rescheduled! GMG/Lannon/Ryan&Wood/Old Cuban Cigar Factory Sunset Sail Thursday Aug 22
Book your tix online now- www.schooner.org/book-online
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West End Sweets – A Great Treat on Main Street
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Interesting Reflection on Center Street
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Weekend Photos From Anthony Marks
Schooner Thomas E. Lannon Sails In Gloucester Harbor photo by Anthony Marks
Hey Joey
Another super yacht docked at Cruise Port Gloucester. the yacht is
named Cynthia from Boston, Mass.
I sent along a web site with some stats.
Best, Anthony
You have been sent 5 pictures. http://www.superyachttimes.com/
Fishing Line From Anthony Marks
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Community Stuff 7/30/13
Dear Joey,
Here’s an announcement that I hope you will include in the blog when you can. I have been to some of these evenings and they are highly entertaining. Folks come and tell five minute stories extemporaneously in a relaxed atmosphere on a variety of subjects. This month the theme is local. GMG has great local stories all the time, I hope some contributors and FOB’s will show up Thursday night at the Writer’s Center and share a few.
Regards and keep up the good work,
Greg Bover
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Rick and Donna Represent!
Hella good looking caps only enhanced by the hella good looking peeps wearing them!
To get in on GMG Dry Fit Shirts, or Feminine Cut Super Soft T Shirts go to the GMG Store-
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Live Blogging: Pat’s Practice!
OMG! This place is electric today! Stay tuned for more from Foxboro! Sent from my iPhone
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Birthday Mug Up From Fred Bodin
Birthday Mug Up
The Birthday Mug Up party was a great success. Friends and people walking by came in. All of the food was over the top, most of it being homemade. Thanks to all! Donuts anyone?
We drank 1.5 gallons of coffee, ate pastries, monkey bread, blueberry scones, smoked salmon, deviled eggs, and Sista’ Felicia’s zucchini pesto with almonds. Although a mug up is a breakfast event, you can see from the debris that this crowd was in a party mood: Beer, Champagne, and Bloody Marys. The photo evidence does not account for all the disposable cups that may have been used as "I’m not drinking – drinking cups." Fun time!
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Harvey’s Back in Town
The Harvey Gamage is back in town at Maritime Gloucester.
Good Morning Gloucester 