Things I folded yesterday… A Chinese dragon and a woolly mammoth!
– Matthew Green
Year: 2013
endangered and threatened species from mary barker- and a Poll
Hi Joey,
I had the unexpected pleasure of finding some Snowy Egrets, which are a threatened species, while I was killing some time in Ipswich last week. One male was vying for the attention of 2 females. He was putting on quite a show. I also had the good fortune to encounter 8 Lady Slippers, an endangered species, while hiking in So. Hamilton. I did not have my tripod with me to get super clean shots, but thought they were worth sharing.
Mary Barker
Editor’s Note from Joey-
When the person who named the Lady Slipper The Lady Slipper thought to themselves- “Hmmm what shall I call this magnificent flower?” and then came up with “Lady Slipper” I’m trying to figure out how they didn’t name it a Lady Vagina.
Lady Slipper…Â Really?
When you look at it can you honestly tell me that looks more like a slipper than a a vajajay?
That thing’s got Lady Vagina written all over it. Like you know how the term white rice perfectly describes white rice? That’s the way I feel about the Lady Vagina. It’s misleading to name it a Lady Slipper- Borderline criminal actually. False advertising 101.
In fact I think we ought to start a campaign to have the flower renamed so people don’t get confused. It’s only right.
Lady Vagina FTW
Poll Time!
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Junior Girls Seine Boats
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Scoring Sheet for GMG Italian Sub Challenge and Video
The top section was the taste score.
Possible 0-40 points
Middle Section Equal Distribution of Meats and Condiments 5-10-15-20 Potential Points
Bottom Section Price Per Pound
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Cultural Center at Rocky Neck – CLOSING THE GAP!
Karen Ristuben writes-
On behalf of the Rocky Neck Art Colony, I am thrilled to announce that we have received word from the Massachusetts Cultural Council that the Art Colony will receive a significant grant of $154,006 to apply toward the purchase of the Cultural Center building. This state grant comes on the heels of the City of Gloucester’s award of $74,000 in Cultural Development Block Grant funding to make the building handicapped accessible. We are immensely grateful for such generous state and city support! Together these gifts reflect substantial progress toward building equity in a thriving and sustainable cultural center.
Combining these two grants with private donations, the Art Colony has now raised $390,000 toward a campaign goal of $700,000. To reach this goal, we need to raise an additional $310,000. Our remaining needs are to:
• Retire our mortgage of $100,000.
• Raise an additional $126,000 for renovations and handicapped access
• Add $86,000 in operational and capital reserves
We have also applied for $50,000 in Community Preservation Act funding toward renovations and handicapped access. The Art Colony is now strongly positioned to launch the next phase of our capital campaign – Closing the Gap!
We are absolutely delighted that the community has used the Center so robustly for a host of artistic, cultural and community events, and we anticipate even more exciting uses of the building in the future. Immense thanks are due to our generous donors and to the many people who have worked tirelessly to create the Center. With your continued help and support, we believe that the Center will flourish as a respected New England cultural institution and contribute to the revitalization of Gloucester and Rocky Neck. Your participation counts.
Sincerely yours,
Karen Ristuben, President
We’ve come a long way from the initial idea Karen spoke about in this video on September 11, 2011
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Community Photos 6/24/13
Hi Joey-
What could be better than spending a beautiful Friday evening enjoying Gloucester Harbor from the Ardelle and the Annie B?
Both vessels are based from the Maritime Gloucester. Check us out!
Best-Janet Rice
gloucestergigrowers.com (New rowers welcome!)
First Day Of Summer Good Harbor Beach photos by Anthony Marks
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Jimmy T Snaps An Oar 2013 June International Dory Races Photos From Lowell Peabody
Lowell Peabody writes-
Joey,
Don’t see this everyday! Oar snaps at the start of the Final of the Masters Dory Race in Gloucester. Apparently race is restarted if something like this happens within the first ten strokes of the race. New oars were brought out and the race went on. Canadiens won this one. You can see the initial crack in the first photo.. — atGloucester Harbor.
The Old Man’s Still Got Some Power I’d Say 
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Robert Roland – Inducted into Brewster Academy Hall of Fame
“Roland was a three sport star at Brewster Academy during the 1965-1966 school year excelling in football, basketball and lacrosse. After Brewster Roland would go on to Heidelberg College in Ohio where he played football before becoming a football coach, track coach and athletic director at Gloucester High.”
See full story in Gloucester Times
Robert Roland has been part of athletics in Gloucester for decades and continues on the committee of Renewal Newell Stadium.
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Lindsay Crouse- Happiness Crusader This Wednesday- June 26th
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Craig’s Smoking Birthday!!!
Craig knows how to spend his birthday….smoking the most kick ass ribs that this guy has ever had!!! Happy birthday and thank you.
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It’s On!!! 2013 GMG / Ryan and Wood Distillery/ Cuban Cigar Rum Cruise Aboard The Thomas E Lannon July 11th
Tickets Won’t Last.
Call reserve yours. Or miss out like a dope.
Call Kay at the Lannon office 978-281-6634 to reserve your spot
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Kim Smith’s Butterfly Movie Premiere Afterparty at Bodin Historic Photo
Fred Bodin submits-
Congrats Kim on Her Film Premier
Kim Smith gives a big hug to Lisa Smith, of Cape Ann TV.
Paul, Kim, Alicia,Donna and Joey. John and Adam in the background.
Kim Smith’s daughter Liv and Joey
RD sitting on my Bait Shop.
The debris field from Kim’s great party. 40+ wine glasses and lots of beer bottles.
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Photos from Evelina Goulart Fundraiser Sail 6/17/13
Joey,
These were taken during the Goulart fundraising sail last night.
Jim Diedrich
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Delicate
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Cape Ann Artisans Tour
Went to the Bart Stuyf studio, www.bartswork.com, on Mussel Point. Beautiful location and great sculptors, some with candles, water falls and stand alones. Even though it was hazy the views are terrific from there.
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Local Twitterati Report 6/23/13
Busy day on Main Street #GloucesterMA with visitors from all over. Many mentioning the @Chronicle5 show! Thanks @Chronicle5 #Boston
— Jo(an) Major Ciolino (@JoanCiolino) June 23, 2013
Had our first taste of the awesome food from @HappyTaco_glo at Bevery Arts Fest. Certainly won't be our last! http://t.co/uX9zJZCqpB
— North Shore Dish (@NorthShoreDish) June 23, 2013
Check out First Harbor Company's tent for door wreaths with a nautical twist and more http://t.co/PmxDTqxyH0 pic.twitter.com/TtTW3Uwf9P
— CapeAnnFarmersMarket (@CapeAnnFMkt) June 23, 2013
Shared beautiful photos from schooners Fame, Liberty Clipper, and American Eagle. http://t.co/kvYamvL8nc @schoonerfame #schooners
— Glou Schooner Fest (@GlSchoonerFest) June 23, 2013
Slow down, you're on island time: http://t.co/GgggS6HLzF
— Christopher Anderson (@ATandemBike) June 23, 2013
Join our High School Summer Internship Program! Work in our Aquarium, assist in animal care. http://t.co/MtsfzNaQH3 #GloucesterMA #CapeAnn
— Maritime Gloucester (@MaritimeGlou) June 23, 2013
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Gorilla in our Midst
If anyone can identify where this gorilla is located, they get the most observant GMG reader of the year award.
E.J. Lefavour
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Cape Ann Community Cinema Indie Gogo Update
Hello again,
Wow! What a great response we had to last week’s email detailingour crowdfunding campaign to make some needed improvements to our humble movie loft!
Thanks to your donations, we have reached our first goal of $6,000, which means we can procure that new projector! The next $2,500 will cover the installation of the projector, and the $2,500 after that will buy a fancy silver screen so we can present select features in 3D (wouldn’t “Cave of Forgotten Dreams” and “Pina” have been wicked cool in 3D?).
Your donation to this essential campaign is tax-deductible, and we have a dozen different thank-you gifts, ranging from bumper stickers to private movie parties to complimentary admission to the Cinema for a whole year. The full menu of premiums is listed on our Indiegogo page. This campaign ends July 22nd, and if we reach our goal, we can be up-and-running with the new gear just after Labor Day.
The full inventory of our needs and plans can be found on our Indiegogo page. This campaign ends on July 22nd.
Oh, and I have some more great news to share with you. This week, I booked best-selling author Judy Blume to come present “Tiger Eyes,” the first big-screen adaptation of one of her books. She will host a Q&A after the movie. Order your tickets (while we still have some) at http://www.CapeAnnCinema.com.
Thanks again––more news as it breaks!
Wicked appreciatively,
Rob Newton
Creative Director
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Perfect day: weather, super moon & lots of music to celebrate Summer’s arrival
Sunday, June 23, 2013
| 11:00 am  FLYNN COHEN & FRIENDS
FREE SHOW
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| 3:00 pm  ERIN AND DOMENIC
FREE SHOW
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| 3:30 pm  JOHN JEROME
Enjoy John + Friends on the deck until 6pm
FREE SHOW
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4:00 pm SPRING AWAKENING show tunes rock
267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone:Â 978-281-4433 |
| 5:00 pm  JAZZPORT
FREE SHOW
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| 5:00 pm  TONI ANN ENES AND FRANK HAWKS
till 8pm
FREE SHOW
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| 5:00 pm  LOOSE ENDS
Bridge Deck
FREE SHOW
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| 5:00 pm  CONCERT ARTISTS GUILD
Recent winners of the Concert Artists Guild competition perform a Russo-American program
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
Phone:Â 978-546-7391 |
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5:30 pm   MICHAEL O’LEARY
Celtic Session, to 8:30pm. Trad songs ‘n tunes w/ Steve Levy, Lin Swicker & David de la Barre.
FREE SHOW
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| 6:30 pm  WHOSE MUDDY SHOES
FREE SHOW
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7:00 pm THE EVERLY SISTERS acoustic blues americana
FREE SHOW
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7:00 pm  WILL HUNT
Open Mic with Janice
FREE SHOW
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7:30 pm  TONY HILLIARD
with Janet Young ~ Music & Meditation in the Meetinghouse – Free Will Offering
10 Church Street, Gloucester, MA
FREE SHOW
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7:30 pm  THE WILKINS NOISE
Rhummy Sunday – Special guest Ryan Goodhue on Accordion
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9:00 pm  CHARLIE IMES acoustic easy listening folk-rock
FREE SHOW
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| 9:00 pm  JACK LEE AND DIVERSITY
Reggae Night – $5 cover
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Joe Wilkins…Rhumb Line…Tonight…8-11
Me and this guy: Ryan Goodhue on accordion – tonight at The Rhumbline – 8pm.
Good Morning Gloucester 