Year: 2013

Monarch Butterfly Migration Through Gloucester Reader Question

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

GMG Reader Becky Edleman writes:

“Hello! I was emailing you to inquire about the monarch butterfly migration that comes through Gloucester. I recently moved to MA and was told that the butterflies migrate through that area, but have found little evidence as to when this usually occurs. After doing some googling I came across your website discussing the migrating monarchs many times. If you have any information for me as to when I should plan to come up and where to go I would really appreciate it! I love reading your articles and am eager to find out more about the migration pattern! Thank you!”

Monarch Awakening ç Kim Smith 2012

Hi Becky ~ Thanks for writing and wonderful to know you found us through a Google search! The Monarch Butterfly migration through our region is not an exact science. The “when” of the migration depends on may variables including the success of their breeding during July and August, air temperature, and wind flow. When I look back through my records, I would say, generally speaking, we have the greatest number of Monarchs migrating though Gloucester beginning around the second week of September through October 1st. The butterflies are are found in  gardens and wildflower fields and meadows throughout our region. You can often see clusters near the Eastern Point Lighthouse.

Do you have space for a garden? If so, and you would like to attract the migating Monarchs to your garden, plant nectar-rich flowers that are in bloom during their migration. Seaside Goldenrod, New England Aster, and Smooth  Aster are just three gorgeous Massachusetts native wildflowers that will attract the Monarchs to your garden.

I hope you’ll stop by the dock and get a GMG sticker when you are visiting!

Tonight’s Music Lineup – What a lineup!!

Posted on by Vickie & Peter
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TONIGHT, Wednesday, July 10, 2013

John Rockwell 7:00 pm Listen to John Rockwell JOHN ROCKWELL

special guest David Brown
3 Duncan Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

Phone: 978.281.3997

FREE SHOW
7:00 pm Listen to Allen Estes ALLEN ESTES

with Dylan Estes
2 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

Phone: 978-879-4622

FREE SHOW
7:30 pm  PAUL AHLSTRAND

with Dave Mattacks, Jesse Williams & Rusty Scott
285 Cabot St, Beverly, MA 01915

Phone: 978-921-2233

FREE SHOW
Fly Amero 8:00 pm Listen to Fly Amero FLY AMERO

dinner w/ Fly and a special guest Jon Butcher & Chris Pierce
40 Railroad Ave, Gloucester, MA

Phone: 978-283-9732

FREE SHOW
Spring Awakening 8:00 pm SPRING AWAKENING

Cape Ann Resident Discount- $20, Call 978-281-4433
267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

Phone: 978-281-4433
9:00 pm  CRAZY JAY

Karaoke
65 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

Phone: 978-281-6565

FREE SHOW
dennis monagle 9:00 pm Listen to dennis monagle DENNIS MONAGLE

Monagle Sessions featuring Megan McKenzie, Ed Spargo and Jeff Buckridge
25 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

Phone: 978-281-0223

FREE SHOW

Reggae on the High Sea – Saturday July 27th

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

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Come one come all to the Reggae Bashment on The High Seas. Bring your friends for a beautiful night of dancing and socializing on the ocean. Music provided from renowned Reggae DJ’s Lion Pride Sound bringing you the best in Roots, Dancehall, Ska and Lovers Rock Reggae Music. This is not an event to be missed. Tickets are $20 and are available before hand or at the boat. Cruise leaves at 7PM SHARP from te 7 Seas Whale Watch at 63 Rogers ST in Gloucester MA
CASH BAR ON BOARD BOAT
https://www.facebook.com/events/401886429926910/

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Attention: Cigar and Rum Sail Aboard The Lannon Postponed

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

Thursday night’s Cigar and Rum sail on the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon has been postponed out of respect for our fearless leader and his family. Joey’s father-in-law passed away. We extend him and his family our deepest sympathy.

We will reschedule the sail in August and will surely keep you posted.

Sincerely,

Kay and Tom Ellis,
Bob Ryan
Paul Giacalone

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Hawaiian Shirt Contest this Sunday @ Captain Carlos “Reggae Luau” 3-6 Hosted by Scottie Mac

Posted on by Joanne

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Scottie Mac says,
IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER !
WIN PRIZES FOR BEST HAWAIIAN SHIRT & LIMBO CONTEST
& MUCH MUCH MORE !

 

St Peter’s Fiesta 5K Race – Runners Faces at End of Race

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

The faces of the 5K Race at the Race. (Exhausted, Happy, Tired, Jubilant, Challenged, Proud, ect ect ect)

Find yourself or your friends, in over 200 faces captured as they approached the Finish line.

THIS is the place to get your Frozen Yogurt- Café Bishco- and it isn’t even close!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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I’m an idiot (surely no surprise to anyone who reads here regularly)

All spring we’ve been heading to Pinkberry for our Frozen Yogurt and paying out the butt when all along under our noses Café Bishco has been serving better FROYO with MORE topping choices for WAY LESS MONEY.

People had mentioned it when we broke the news about Orange Leaf coming to town but I’m noot sure why it didn’t register (probably that whole Joey’s and idiot thing again)

But let me tell you this- my FROYO was at least double the size I get at Pinkberry for at least 30% less money.

And the laundry list of stuff they will put in there is wayyyyy longer than the list they have at Pinkberry.

Get your Froyo ass on down and see what I’m talking about.

CAFÉ BISHCO FTW!

Origami class for kids at Art Haven tomorrow, 3:30PM

Posted on by Matthew Green

Tomorrow there is an an origami class for kids scheduled at Art Haven, 3:30-5PM! But no one has registered yet, so the content and level of difficulty of the class is entirely flexible according to the needs and interests of those who sign up.

So, for example, if your child (or a child you know) has an origami book and has stopped using it because he/she is stuck on a difficult model or discouraged, register them for the class and bring them with the book in question! I will help them through whatever difficulty they may be facing, and we can fold some model(s) from the book with the other students.

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A glimpse at part of my own origami library…

Or, we can do basic water-themed origami, learning things like how to make a paper cup that holds water, origami boats that float, and the (in)famous “water bomb” that you can full up and throw like a water balloon! And maybe jumping frogs, made out of business cards. They are fairly easy to make, and the best jumpers I know (better than the traditional jumping frog made from an ordinary square). And a fish or two…

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The possibilities are endless! Contact Art Haven for details on pricing and registration, and if you do register and have a specific interest or need, let me know ahead of time so I can prepare if necessary (you can comment on this post).

– Matthew Green

Pet of the Week- Moe

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

Moe

My name is Moe, I am a friendly five-month-old girl pup who is Hound/Australian cattle dog.   I have lots of energy and personality.

I love the outdoors and looking forward to finding a loving home – just like my Cape Ann Animal Aid family.   That is where I am right now.  The shelter is located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, Four Paws Lane, Gloucester.  Please check out our website at: CapeAnnAnimalAid.com and learn about our upcoming event.   Our third Christopher Cutler Rich Golf Tournament will be held on September 23at Bass Rocks Golf Club. Dog Day will be held Saturday, September 15 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Stage Fort Park.   We will continue to accept returnable bottles and cans on Sundays from 1-3 p.m. for our Transportation Fund.

Now back to me, I am very pretty with my lovely features and markings on my face.  If you would like to visit me, please stop on by. I like being in the kiddie pool, but I will get out as soon as I see you – or you are welcome to join me in the pool!

 

Can Someone Explain To Me in This Day and Age Why My Cell Phone Doesn’t Have Service In the Heart Of Main Street Gloucester

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

We DON’T LIVE IN PODUNKVILLE ARKANSAS!!!

WE live in a vibrant active community full of creatives, businesspeople, fishermen, ect, ect, ect.

In my mind THERE’S NO EXCUSE to not have uninterrupted cell service all the way through Main St.

I have Sprint and there was a time when I rarely lost a call but it seems in the past couple months it’s gotten worse.

I believe they are taking comments on what you would like to see happen for downtown.

if you’re like me and think that in the year 2013 we might want to look at getting this shit corrected write in-

City officials will pull common themes from residents’ likes and grievances tonight, then engage in a discussion about those themes and solutions at another meeting Aug. 20, and develop the downtown’s plan for implementing improvements and stepping into the future at a Sept. 17 meeting.

http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x218352785/Downtowns-destiny

For the life of me I don’t know why they don’t hide a cell service repeater up inside the City Hall Tower like I suggested years ago-

Attention Local Politicians- Here’s A No Brainer

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Joey C

Charge the Cell phone companies rent for the space and provide decent cell service in your most critical area of business –Down-Freakin-Town!

Grand Opening of Mary Rose Vintage Designs on Main Street

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Hi Joey-

I think people may be interested in learning about a beautiful and interesting new shop named Mary Rose Vintage Design,located at 269 Main Street in Gloucester.

My son Evan ( his pictures) and I completely enjoyed ourselves at the grand opening this past Sunday.

Just step through the front door and you will instantly feel just how lovely the owner, Jackie Colussi (pictured here) is by the warmth and heart she has put into the design of her shop.

You will find that she certainly has a talent for finding unique objects with distinctive character.

Do yourself a favor and check it out!

Best,

Janet(Rice)and Evan(Shay)

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GMG Twitterati Report 7/10/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

"Red Roof" and "Red Roof Redux"

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Christopher Lewis submits-

JOEY:

Two photos attached. The first is "Red Roof" on Eastern Point taken from the "Ardelle in 2012." This was the home of A. Piatt Andrew – for whom the Route 128 bridge is named. He was an under secretary of the Treasury. Red Roof  was demolished on December 14, 2012. The second photo is of "Red Roof Redux,"  the new house, taken from the "Thomas Lannon" on Sunday. The wing to the left and the stone work in front of the house were retained.

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Community Stuff 7/10/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Christmas In July

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The Downtown Gloucester Block Parties have received a Best Event designation by Top Events USA, a showcase of the best events nationwide!
See the Massachusetts list here; we are right after the Boston Pops July 4th Fireworks: http://www.topeventsusa.com/state-events-massachusetts.html

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Will Hunt has scheduled top performers for July 20 Block Party stages. Look forward to enjoying: T. Max, Joe and Renee, Cape Ann Dance Company, Alek Razdan and the Polygroove Orchestra, Dr. Bones’ Circus of Marvels, Fraternal Combustion Engine, Inge Berge, The BF’s with Special Guest Flag Worship, A Little Bit Country, Honky Tonk Women of Gloucester, OmBelly Dance Company, Not That Blonde and Lauriellen and the Boys
Sponsors! Everyone wants to support Block Party fun! In addition to key backing from Main Street stores and restaurants, last year’s sponsors Bank Gloucester, Stop and Shop, Gorton’s of Gloucester, Hiltz Disposal, Intershell, Applied Materials and Rockport National Bank have signed on again. They are joined this year by, Whitmarsh Lock and Safe, A Realty Coalition of Vadala, North Shore Gold Coast Realty, Holly C and Company Fine Homes, Coldwell Banker and Century 21; Gloucester Engineering, Ryan and Wood Distillery, TD Bank, Endicott College at Gloucester, Sunny’s Variety and the Maplewood Car Wash.

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The Downtown Gloucester Block Parties, are held the third Saturday of the month, July August and September on Main Street in Gloucester. Beginning at 6 pm they are a family event with five performance stages, restaurants serving al fresco, stores open late for shopping and Kids’ Town for the youngster. For details and directions see: http://www.glostablockparty.com

Salty Frank’s! The Interview With Anh

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Wednesdays 4 Dogs for $5

Next To The Saint Peter’s Club and Across from Cape Ann Brewing

Don’t Question It Just Come Get The Love!

www.saltyfranks.com

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Get Our Kids off the Land and Back on the Water!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Get Our Kids off the Land and Back on the Water!

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The 2013 Gloucester Schooner Festival — with a record breaking 20 boats sailing this year — celebrates and honors our maritime history. At the same time, the Festival works to ensure the future of that heritage by supporting youth programs that put kids on Cape Ann waters. In 2012, the Committee provided two grants of $1,500 each to the GHS Sailing Program and The Gloucester Museum School/Project Adventure to support their on-the-water programs. Leading up to this year’s 2013 Festival, the Committee is raising funds, beyond the costs of producing the Gloucester Schooner Festival weekend, to continue such support and is seeking applications from interested organizations and groups.(We are still accepting contributions and sponsorships from businesses and individuals to make this happen.)

To apply for 2013 funds, organizations or groups are asked to complete an application and submit it by August 1, 2013 to the Gloucester Schooner Committee, c/o Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930. A copy of the application can be found at www.gloucesterschoonerfestival.net

Fish On! Mark Destino and “Friend” Laura from Cleveland Represent! At Bodin Historic Photo

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Fred Bodin writes-

Fish On!

This is Laura, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and first time visitor to Gloucester, hosted by colleague and friend Mark Destino (https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2012/08/15/who-is-this-dude/). They both work at Cleveland’s Ronald MacDonald House. She and Mark went out on his Uncle Jimmy’s (Destino) boat "Tuna & Egg" (named after a popular sandwich from Destino’s Subs in Gloucester). Her first lifetime cast into salt water resulted in a trophy striper measuring 34". She yelled: "Fish On!" I say: "Sign her up!" I’m thinkin’ she’s now a Glosta’ girl.

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Mark Destino and friend Laura from Cleveland. Mark and I go way back – it’s always great to see him, and was also nice to meet Laura. He calls me "Uncle Fred." I call Mark a lucky man

AFRICA Part 4

Posted on by Marty Luster

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Typically we went on two game drives a day, one starting about 6:30 AM and the other in the afternoon until dusk. We never knew what to expect.

On this day we saw ostriches, impalas, a hyena, some of the 400+ species of birds, wildebeests consorting with zebras (wildebeests have poor eyesight and rely on other species to warn them of danger) and LIONS!

We tracked and found a pride of four lions. After a few minutes a young male who was not part of the group wandered by. The four observed him closely, but the newcomer appeared not to notice them and walked off into the bush.