Day: September 4, 2013

Tribute To Gloucester from Mark Goettemann

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,
The 16′ white skiff sailing among her big ocean-going schooner sisters in the Parade of Sails on Sunday was the latest addition to the Gloucester’s fleet of wooden watercraft.  The boat is named the TRIBUTE II   Rocky Neck (pun on II – 2 completely intended).   She is a Montgomery Fish Boat from the chine down, my own lapstraked lines above.  The rig is a pre-1960s Fish Boat rig.  She is made of various eucalyptus (mahogany, red grandis, cumuru) and white oak, all solid, scarf jointed boards, no plywood.

I know she is just a drop in the bucket compared to the other grand vessels cutting through the harbor yesterday however, though it’s a big name for a little boat, the gesture of building this classic boat in the spirit and celebration of Gloucester boatbuilding heritage is one that all of us in Gloucester can appreciate. 

Thanks to Joey for spreading the word.
She is at the dock behind my parent’s gallery on Rocky Neck, if anyone wants to see her up close, or just watch over Gloucester waters when the wind is up, you’ll surely see her chasing her big sisters out on the horizon…

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Schooner Tyrone takes Line Honors and Medium-class category

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Kathy Chapman submits-

Schooner Tyrone took Line Honors and placed first in the Medium-class Schooner category on Sunday in the Mayor’s Race. Today Captain Matthew Sutphin (pictured) with Mate Lisa Goodwin and crew will compete in the Fisherman’s Cup race which starts in Gloucester, with the finish line in Provincetown. She races against Schooner Ardelle among others. 

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This is the first time Tyrone raced in the Gloucester Schooner Festival thanks to Al Bezanson of Schooner Green Dragon. Tyrone’s home port is Chatham, MA. http://chathamclassicyachtcharters.com/

Online portfolio for more images: 

http://kathychapman.viewbook.com/album/schooner-tyrone

Photos and video © Kathy Chapman 2013

http://www.kathychapman.com

Pet of the Week- Chole

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

Chloe

My name is Chloe, I am a sweet and mild mannered six-year-old cat.  I am at the Cape Ann Animal Aid, located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter here in Gloucester.   If you are looking for a gentle and gentle soul of a cat, please visit me.   

I have been asked to tell you about the 3rd Annual Golf Tournament to take place on Monday, September 23rd at Bass Rocks Golf Club in Gloucester, MA. The tournament features a day of golf followed by a celebration dinner with awards, prizes, and live auction. Players will receive a take-home gift and compete for top prizes and a special hole-in-one contest for a new car. For more information or to register to play, visit www.CapeAnnAnimalAid.com[CapeAnnAnimalAid.com] or call 978-283-6055, ext. 23.

Cape Ann Animal Aid’s Annual “Dog Day” is September 15th from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Stage Fort Park.  There is a $10 participation fee per dog to participate in the Doggy Games Quest and gain access to the agility court. All other events are free.  Bring your dogs, friends and family!  The first fifty registered participants will receive a free “Dog Day” t-shirt!

Please stop by the CAAA and consider adopting me.    I would love to be in a home this autumn so that I may celebrate Halloween and other holidays with my new family!  I can’t believe my photo is on Good Morning Gloucester!!

Pick Your Own Flowers at Long Hill

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Sunflower ©Kim Smith 2013

Last Thursday I spent the day photographing gardens around the north shore and couldn’t resist stopping at Long Hill and Sedgwick Garden in Beverly to pick a bouquet.

Pick your Own Long Hill Beverly ©Kim Smith 2013

Annual Rudbeckia ©Kim Smith 2013Annual Rudbeckia

Bee and Phlox ©Kim Smith 2013JPGCarpenter Bee and Phlox

Driving Miss Daisy Starring Academy-Award nominee Lindsay Crouse

Posted on by Vickie & Peter


Gloucester Stage wraps up the 2013 season with Alfred Uhry’s Driving Miss Daisy from September 5 through September 22.   If you have not been to Gloucester Stage for their 2013 season you have missed some amazing shows.  Don’t miss Driving Miss Daisy here are some great incentives:

Cape Ann Residents discount tickets – A limited amount of discount tickets are available to Cape Ann residents for all Wednesday and Thursday 8 pm performances. For these performances only, Cape Ann residents can purchase discounted tickets for $20. Advance reservations are strongly suggested to ensure tickets at the discounted price.

Pay What You Can – Saturday September 7 matinee at 3 pm  is a special  matinee. For this Saturday matinee only the ticket price is Pay What You Can.

Lindsay Crouse as Daisy Werthan and Johhny Lee Davenport as Hoke Coleburn – Photo by Gary Ng
Lindsay Crouse as Daisy Werthan – Photo by Gary Ng
Lindsay Crouse as Daisy Werthan and Johhny Lee Davenport as Hoke Coleburn – Photo by Gary Ng

For reservations or further information, call the Gloucester Stage Box Office at 978-281-4433 or visit http://www.gloucesterstage.com.

Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ Special Guest: Toni Ann

Posted on by Joanne
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Special: Tenderloin Tips over Salad!
Wednesdays Only!Hello everyone!
Wednesday, September 4th
Special Guest: Toni Ann!
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I’ve had this thought rolling ‘round my brain like a marble for
some time now… about how interesting it might be to have
an annual Cape Ann Music Awards event, we have such an
amazing scene going on here.  This week’s guest would
surely get my vote for “Most Improved”.  Toni Ann Enes! ~ Fly :-)
Dinner with Fly Amero: 8 – 11pm
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Tenderloin Tips over Salad –  $11.95(while they last)
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Coming soon…

Mitch Chakour
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John Butcher
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Looking forward…
…to seeing you there!  🙂 ~ Fly

Beth Costanzo and Kids Unlimited are holding a Benefit for the Sawyer Free Library’s Childrens’ Room

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

Beth Costanzo and Kids Unlimited are holding a Benefit for the Sawyer Free Library’s Childrens’ Room. I am hoping you will post this poster as often as possible.

This is a benefit, therefore Beth and myself will not be profiting from this event. We could really use your help promoting this event. All proceeds from the event will go directly to the Library and 20% of Kids Unlimited’s gross sales during the event will also be donated. The poster is self explanitory, with other things being added each day. We hope to make this a WOW day for all the Kids.Thanks as always for your help.

Chris Orlando

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Riding with King Eider and the Schooners

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
King Eider Captain Steve Douglass brings us thru a rain squall to the Gloucester Schooner Race.
King Eider Captain Steve Douglass brings us thru a rain squall to the Gloucester Schooner Race.

Passengers getting wet.
Passengers getting wet.

Captain Steve Douglas can position the Eider for the best schooner photos.
Captain Steve Douglas can position the Eider for the best schooner photos.

Steven Douglass with first mate and wife Virginia. A totally good experience.
Steven Douglass with first mate and wife Virginia. A totally good experience.

The Gloucester Schooner Adventure, built in 1926, joins the race for the first time in 20 years. She placed 2nd.
The Gloucester Schooner Adventure, built in 1926, joins the race for the first time in 20 years. She placed 2nd.