Year: 2013

Vote Today – Senate Special Election

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

 

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Community Stuff 6/25/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi. We will be having a Meet the Author event with Elizabeth Hartley Winthrop on Wednesday evening at 7:00. She will be reading from her new novel, The Why of Things, which is set locally on Cape Ann.

Could you post the flyer for the event on GMG? I’d very much appreciate it and would love to have you join us.

Thanks.

Joe

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Come Hear Gloucester’s Own, A. Austin Dorr, Speak at the “Tribute to Warriors” Event

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Hello Gloucester,

We are getting closer to my “You. Are. Beautiful. – A Tribute to Warriors” art and charity event on Monday, July 8 at Minglewood Tavern (at LAT 43) in Gloucester.  Tickets are still available and are $20/person.  100% of your ticket will be donated to the Semper Fi Fund to help injured veterans.  If you cannot attend, you can still donate!  More details here:  http://youarebeautiful.eventbrite.com/

For my project, I had the opportunity to meet and photograph Austin Dorr, an 84 year old decorated Korean War veteran and former tuna fisherman for 35 years, who now splits his time among Gloucester, the Soldier’s Home in Chelsea and his camp in New Hampshire.  Some of you may know him personally or some of you may have heard of him when he made news in Gloucester at the age of 80, after building and launching his first boat.  When I first met Austin, he was a stranger to me.  I am proud to now call him a friend. 

At my event, we are raising money for wounded veterans, and I’m also honoring the five veterans I photographed for my project, including Austin Dorr.  The timing of this event is significant because it is a way to honor our military around this Independence Day.  It is also significant because on July 11, Austin turns 85, and I think that is a pretty big milestone.  During the speaking portion of the event (between 7:30-8pm), I plan to have the audience sing “Happy Birthday” to Austin when I introduce him (shhhh! don’t tell him!).  05132013-Austin1-Exhibition-24x24-72dpi

Austin fought for our country during the Korean War.  The conflict has sometimes been referred to as “The Forgotten War.”  But Austin’s service and sacrifice should not be forgotten.  On July 8, we will thank him for his service and celebrate a life well-lived.  Feel free to take a look at a video I made for Austin the first time I met him:

Please join me at this important event to celebrate art and injured veterans.  Thank you and I hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Thi Linh Wernau

Rockport, MA

(Note: all photos copyright Thi Linh Wernau and Thi Linh Photography)

They’re Ordered! The First Official High Quality GMG Logo Caps

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Because There were people on both sides of the black cap/blue cap fence I ordered limited quantities of each. 

Three color embroidery low profile caps so you don’t look like a dunce with one of those cheap high front trucker caps you see all over the place.  I ordered the exact hats I wanted for myself.  No compromises.  Something I personally would be proud to wear.  Can’t wait to get ‘em.

They should be in in about a month and I don’t suspect they’re gonna last long. (I’m taking a black/black and a navy/black for myself) Smile

Black with Black Mesh Back

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Navy With White Mesh Back

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Stonewashed Blue

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Tight like a tiger I tell ya!

Lady J Charters With Captain Dave Jewell and Mate Zack Once Again Bring Home A Slob Bass For Their Patrons

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Book Charters With Dave at http://ladyjfishingcharters.com/video_gallery

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Executives from North Carolina visit Gloucester

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Aquarium Executives tour Gloucester.

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St. Peter’s Novena 2013 photos by Anthony Marks

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

McElhenny Steals The Show With This Potential Nose Pick

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Kim Smith sells out Cape Ann Community Cinema with her riveting Butterfly movie and all anyone wants to talk about is this picture from the after-party.

Not less than 37 emails all asking if in fact that move in the background of Donna Ardizzoni’s picture by our boy John McElhenny was a flat out nose pick or not.

Honestly I don’t have a definitive answer so I’ll leave it up to you to decide.

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So sneaky with the hand curled and digging with the thumb.  Interesting technique.  Only a pro nose picker pulls this move off.

Leave it to McElhenny to steal Kim’s thunder.

See how stoic Kim and Fred are in this picture?  I bet it’s because they know McElhenny is going to town picking his nose behind them and they’re saying to themselves “I hope Donna doesn’t post this picture of us with John McElhenny in the background picking his nose.  It’s all anyone will talk about and the magnificence of my butterfly movie will be lost on the distraction created by John’s nose picking”

That McElhenny- always stealing the show.  Diabolical move.

They don’t call him the best in the PR world for nothing.

Would I be surprised if he announces McElhenny PR Agency start up within the next week?

Hell no.

Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, John McElhenny.  Always front and center in people’s consciousness.  It’s what he does.

Don’t hate the PR Playa, Hate The PR Game.  That’s what I always say.

Shopping local

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

As I was looking for a gift for someone I realized what great gifts there are locally. Gifts for visitors and residents alike. Here is a small sample of some fun gifts to get. If of our FOB’s see more interesting gifts please let us know.

 

Alma’s Art & Antiques

Posted on by God's Morning

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She said she wasn’t coming back this year.  We didn’t believe it.  So here she is, back again for another season on Rocky Neck in her new location  (which is actually an old location that she was in years ago – Alma likes to move around).  You can find Alma McLaughlin this year at her new Alma’s Art & Antiques location at 75 Rocky Neck Ave #15 (next to The Rudder Restaurant in the space that was previously Kathy Archer’s White Bird Gallery).  Check out the ever-changing collection of beautiful art, jewelry, furnishings, knicknacks, etc. that she has.  She also has a wonderful space on the patio in back available for adults and children to paint and create.

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Craig’s Too Much Fun BDay

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

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Peek at Felicia’s Cook Book Photo Shoot

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

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I sampled the apple cake over the weekend, just one of hundreds of dishes Felicia prepared for two intense days of non-stop shooting in preparation for her forthcoming cookbook. Oh my, is it worth the cost of the cookbook for this recipe alone!!!

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Craig’s Super Yummy Ice Cream Bday Cake from Joan and Hannah

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Broadway really has come to Gloucester — Spring Awakening is a Must See for Every Parent!

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Even if the music wasn’t moving; even if the performances, directing & choreography weren’t Broadway quality; even if the play hadn’t won 8 Tony Awards, you should still see Spring Awakening at Gloucester Stage before the run is up July 14 — and the good news is that you will enjoy it immensely!

For some reason, it seems that by the time your kids are ten, you’ve forgotten what it’s like to be a teen. Spring Awakening reminds you in a visceral way — and seeing it will help you help your kids through adolescence.  Believe me, every parent needs help with that!  Check out some photos, by Gary Ng, of the production :

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Bravo to Eric Engel and the Gloucester Stage Board for taking the risk to open their 2013 season with Spring Awakening. Good reviews are starting to pop up (here’s one), so you’d better get your tickets today if you want to be sure to get in. Click here – don’t delay!

Check out this video for a taste of what you can expect musically:

Shack Series–Lutts’

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Sent in by Nancy Lutts 

Hi Joey.  Love your GMG daily treats and the shack pics. Mine is in Salem.      Nancy

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