Year: 2013

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING PREMIERE EVENT taking place Jan/6 @ Cape Ann Cinema!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

I  wanted to write and see if you would be interested in mentioning the below special event, taking place this Sunday, January 6th at Cape Ann Cinema in Gloucester MA,  on your website?

The below press release has more information for you regarding the special premiere event for Chris Colfer’s (Glee) new movie STRUCK BY LIGHTNING opening January 6th in select theatres. Chris both wrote and stars in the film alongside an all star ensemble cast of Dermot Mulroney, Christina Hendricks, Sarah Hyland, Rebel Wilson and Allison Janney.

Alanna

Tribeca Film in a partnership with Emerging Pictures will be bringing “Glee” star Chris Colfer’s film debut, the high school comedy Struck By Lightning, to theaters nationwide for a special interactive Q&A screening event on Sunday, January 6th. Cinemas across the country will host the film’s theatrical premiere the same time as its red-carpet launch in Los Angeles. All over the United States, audiences will have a chance to see the film in theaters before its January 11th theatrical release date. Chris will participate remotely from the LA premiere for a live and interactive webcast Q&A at the conclusion of the film. Viewers will have the opportunity to ask questions via Twitter.  A full list of participating theaters can be found athttp://www.tribecafilm.com/struckbylightning. 

In addition to starring in the movie, Colfer also wrote the screenplay for the film, which had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival and was met with a standing ovation. Directed with awareness and exuberance by Brian Dannelly (Saved!), the highly anticipated film also stars Allison Janney, Polly Bergen, Rebel Wilson, Christina Hendricks, Dermot Mulroney, Sarah Hyland and Angela Kinsey.

High school senior Carson Phillips (Chris Colfer) was destined for bigger things than his close-minded small town could ever offer. He was on a path to greatness, but destiny had a different plan when he was suddenly killed by a bolt of lightning in his school parking lot.

Demonstrating that life is what happens while you’re busy planning your future, Carson recounts the last few weeks of his life via witty, insightful flashbacks, including a blackmail scheme targeting the popular kids in school that he concocts with his best friend (Rebel Wilson, Bridesmaids), and a home life that includes a mother (Allison Janney, Juno, “The West Wing”) who’s more interested in the bottle than her son’s future and an estranged father (Dermot Mulroney, My Best Friend’s Wedding) who suddenly appears with a pregnant fiancée (Christina Hendricks, “Mad Men”).

Struck By Lightning is a co-production between Permut Presentations and Camellia Entertainment in association with Inphenate and Evil Media Empire.  It is produced by David Permut, Roberto Aguire and Mia Chang. Along with Colfer, the executive producers include Jason Michael Berman, Glenn Rigberg and Lawrence Kopeikin. Co-producers on the project are Monica Aguirre Diez Barroso, Steve Longi, and Mark Moran.

Thursday Night Blues Party to host A Train Quartet ~ What a way to start out the New Year!

Posted on by Joanne

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Let’s break in the new year with a bang. Please welcome the debut of the remnants of “A” Train, that Rockport powerhouse of swing and rhythm. Featuring the father/son pairing of Rik and Alec Razdan,both saxophone swamis and scientific ubermenches. They’ll be dragging along their longtime piano jackhammer, Mr. John Hyde and dedicated drumbler, Mr. David “Doc” Vincent kicking and screaming to the stage to regale you with rhythm and honk, honk, honk. It’ll be like 4000 geese flying thru your head. Be prepared to shake your tootsies as  we jump into the  cesspool of swing without holding our breath. EMTs will be standing by.
And, don’t forget, next  Thu. the10th, we’ll be cerebrating The  80th birthday of that magnificent maestro of surf mayhem: Mr. Johnny Carwash (aka Bob Davis). To beef up the festivities, we’ve added Mr. Dave Brown and Mr. David Mattacks to the fire. This is going to be a first. You might have to change your underwear, so, bring a spare.
But wait! There’s more! Following in the footsteps of aural gore, The17th sees the annual return  of Mr. Gordon “Sax” Beadle Like the winter solstice , we’ll be sacrificing on the altar of the great muddy boot, asking forgiveness and taking no prisoners. Stretchers will bring in First time guitarist, Mr. Matt Stubbs, wanted for murdering ear cells , and Mr. Chris Ravelli, drummer for Roomful of Blooze. This is the greatest night of the year. If  you’ve never seen Gordie, you should be ashamed of yourself. You won’t wanna eat after hearing this guy.
And, thanks to  all you groovy kate and kittens for supporting live music thru out the year. Not just at the Rhumb Line on Thursdays but all over town, every night, everywhere. We all thank you and wish you  all the very best for the coming year.

Huge Cabin Fever Indoor Yardsale This Saturday.

Posted on by Joanne

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Nice teaser photo by Walt. Wouldn’t you say ladies.

Cape Ann Auction House

17 Kondelin Rd. #7,

Gloucester, Massachusetts

http://www.capeannauctionhouse.com/

What you going to do this cold and dreary Saturday morning?Come have some hot chocolate with us and see some really funky & unusual stuff!

This Sat. the Cape Ann Auction House will be at it at again with another huge Indoor Garage Sale!

We have thousands of items for sale. Including lots of records, costume jewelry, a drum kit. antiques, collectibles, furniture and whatever else the cat drags in. (He’s a pretty ambitious cat!)

All items will be priced for bargain hunters and re-sellers. If you’re looking for eBay stock, Amazon stock or to sell at your own sale, you don’t want to miss this one!

Artists come find tons of unusual items including parts & pieces for your next project.

Sale starts at 9am and will go until 3pm. (Sorry, no early birds)

suitcase full of lobsters

Posted on by capeannpainter

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Woman’s missing suitcase full of lobsters has been found

1 hr ago

What’s black, has wheels and is stuffed to the gills? Why, a suitcase filled with frozen lobsters, of course. Police in Halifax, Nova Scotia, put out a call for a “suitcase full of lobster and gifts,” which a bus driver found lying in the street. Krista Nash was alerted to the bulletin, and was overjoyed — it belonged to her sister-in-law, Stacey Nash, and had fallen from a pickup while taking Stacey to the airport on New Year’s Eve. But, ew, who wants to eat a bunch of spoiled lobsters? Fortunately, an alert cop had placed the suitcase in a freezer. “They’re going to be able to have lobster,” a police spokesman said. [Source]

Click to see more on msnNOW.com, updated 24 hours a day.

Where Zat? Yesterday’s Location identified!

Posted on by Sharon

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Swimdad  correctly identified the location of this photo as Eastern Point on the left as you go down Eastern Point Boulevard. Congratulations, Swimdad! And thank you all for playing!

 

Going Vegan

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

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(vegan pizza recipes here)

Last night Mike and I watched Vegucated on Netflix. It’s an eye opening movie, and not for the weak stomach.  Vegucated follows 3 New Yorkers as they experiment with a vegan diet. Not only does it focus on the health benefits, but also the impact the demand for meat and dairy has on animals and the environment.

Most of the movie is pretty censored, but there are some pretty awful parts… like when they show male chicks being ground alive, simply because they are male and won’t produce eggs. Pretty disturbing how animals are treated on today’s farms in order to keep up with American consumption and the impact these animals have on our environment.

I always thought veganism was for the crazy hippie lady, but now I have a different view.

I don’t think I will ever be fully vegan, I love cheeses, eggs, meat and fish. And there’s nothing like a gooey cheesy pizza or bacon and eggs. But, I do think there are ways to make more responsible choices. Knowing where my food comes from, how the animals treated and simply by consuming less. I plan on adding much more fruits and vegetables to my diet, and researching more ethical meat and dairy sources.

This may be a controversial topic, as we do live in a huge fishing community. And this isn’t the first vegan GMG post, but I am interested in your thoughts. Are you vegan? Have you seen the movie or other similar movies? What restaurants in the area offer vegan menu options?  Where do you shop for vegan foods?

Restaurants/Stores feel free to post a link to your vegan options. Local farms tell us what you do differently…

~Alicia

Community Photos 1/3/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey!

Thank you for posting the photos I took of the high tide at Good Harbor Beach.  Here are two photos from a bunch that I took this morning through my kitchen window of the Robins feasting on a berry bush across the street.  Their rusty breasts looked so pretty against the snow. 

Have fun on News Years Eve!

Nancy from Lanesville

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"Here’s looking at you kid!"

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Think the two other birds may be Warblers but not sure

A Call For Turbine Photos From Pippy (Yes, Pippy)

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

If any of our contributors have Turbine photos they would like to submit, let Pippy (yes Pippy) know

Good morning to you!
Joey, the ladies of the Good Neighbor association in Annisquam are putting together the annual dinner event at the end of January. The decoration theme is, “Harness the wind”.
Do you have any turbine photos in your archives that we might be able to use?
I know you leave soon and if it is not a burden, we would appreciate whatever you can give us.
Thanks so very much and the best in the new year.
Pippy Giuliano
281-2480

Ohana Special Dinner January 6th With FOB’s Ryan and Wood!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

A Special Dinner
Join us on Sunday, January 6th  for our second dinner with our friends
from Ryan & Wood http://www.ryanandwood.com/-Gloucester’s own
distillery, makers of Knockabout Gin, Beauport Vodka, Folly Cove Rum
and Rye Whiskey.
We will have a talk by the eloquent Bob Ryan on his products and a
three course dinner prepared by Chef Enx paired with cocktails
featuring Ryan & Wood’s products.
The event starts at 6:00.  Reservations requested.  Menu shown below.
www.ohanacapeann.com
978-283-3200

RYAN & WOOD
&
OHANA
PRIXE FIXE 3 COURSE MEAL  $60
1st course
Steamed Chicken Dumpling lomi lomi salmon & inamona soy butter
BBQ. Duck Confit grilled polenta cake & coffee bbq demi, cheddar crème fraiche
2nd course
Lemon Pan Roasted Salmon pomme leek puree, agedashi tofu, maitake &
vongole soy sake
Herb Pork Loin potato risotto, grilled pears & arugula salad, braised
mushroom kabayaki
3rd course
Crazy Ice Cream Pie pineapple confit & chocolate spice rum crème anglaise
Apple Mille-Feuille vanilla cheesecake, brown sugar puff pastry & apple jelly

GHS Boys Varsity Basketball beats Triton – Final GHS 56 – TRHS 55

Posted on by Thom Falzarano

GHS Basket Ball

Drew Shairs #32. Drew helps put a check in the win column for Gloucester tonight with the wining basket – GHS 56 vs TRHS 55.

 

 

 

We Can Get Busy Livin’ Or We Can Get Busy Dying. What’s It Gonna Be For You In 2013?

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Len Burgess submits-

Joey, our man for all seasons, thanks for all the fun in 2012 too…

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Joey edit-

Yeah I look pretty silly in this hat. Yeah we got freaks like Morrison strapping a Rubber Duck around his waist and Ardizzoni wearing a wonder woman outfit, newphew BJ and his buddies and Amandacakes and her buddies wearing bodypaint, and all our other crazy community friends that take part of the Polar Plunges all over in icy cold water.

It’s a New Year.  Break down some barriers for yourself, don’t let others dictate how you act, stay positive, have fun and follow your passions through.

YOU CAN GET BUSY LIVIN’ OR YOU CAN GET BUSY DYING. 

WHAT’S IT GONNA BE FOR YOU IN 2013?

John Wright Asks About Rockport’s Submerged Breakwater- I’m guessing The Infamous One Or Fred Bodin Has The Deets For An Interesting Follow Up To His Question

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,
I had a discussion with my father-in-law, Pete Ciarametaro, a former fleet fisherman, about a curious man-made rock structure 1.64 miles due east of pigeon cove.
It is linear and facing due north. It is about 500 feet long.
He says it’s a breakwater. I say it’s too far out to be a breakwater and in the past might have been a staging area for the fleet.
Would you have any knowledge of this structure? It’s purpose and when it was built?
Thanks,
John

Old Gloucester Sea Food Recipes Circa 1932 Frank E Davis Fish Co Part 3 “Why I’m Proud To Be Called A Crank”

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Thanks to Clark Dexter who dropped off this booklet filled with old fish recipes and some commentary from the man himself- Frank E Davis. The man who built the last building that was on I4C2- The Frank E Davis Fish Co.

I’ll be posting a page or two a day-

click the photos for the larger easier to read versions and click here for the other pages in the series

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Does anyone know?

Posted on by God's Morning

hoolahoop trees

Why these trees are wearing saran wrapped belts around their middles? Annisquam resident, Liz Dooley, submitted photo and wants to know. I’m curious too.

E.J. Lefavour