Year: 2013

Ultimate Sox Fan and Photographer

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Donna Ardizonni stopped by, and said she was going to try and get onto the HBO set. No luck, but if there was anyone who could, it would be her. She's the little photographer who could, and does.
Donna Ardizonni stopped by, and said she was going to try and get onto the HBO set. No luck, but if there was anyone who could, it would be her. She’s the little photographer who could, and does. She’ll be on Main Street tomorrow dressed as Cinderellla. I’ll be the pirate and we’ll be handing out candy to the young goblins.
Donna shows her Red Sox colors. She is an avid Sox fan. So much so that she gets nervous during the series. I admire how she finds time to give us great photos here every day, and still works full time. Thank you Donna!
Donna shows her Red Sox colors. She is an avid Sox fan. So much so that she gets nervous during the series. I admire how she finds time to give us great photos here every day, and still works full time. Thank you Donna!

Dental Day to Help the Strays

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

DENTAL DAY TO HELP THE STRAYS

On Friday, November 8, 2013, Harbor Cove Dental at 123 Main St., Gloucester is hosting Dental Day to Help the Strays. Teeth cleanings and teeth whitening will be offered (for humans only) and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Cape Ann Animal Aid to benefit the dental care of shelter animals in need. Dental Day will also feature a guest appearance by the tooth fairy and tarot card readings by Mistitarot. This event is by appointment only and space is limited. Call 978-865-3360 for more information about costs/accepted insurance plans or to make an appointment.

Community Stuff 10/30/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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FLYABOUT: An Installation featuring BRAD STORY’S flying sculptures and CAMILLA MACFAYDEN’S textile collograph panels.will be showing at Flatrocks Gallery through November 2nd. Located at 77 Langsford St (Rt. 127)Gloucester, Mass. Open Thu-Sun 12-5pm or by apt. 978-879-4683 or 978-353-9111

Tickets on Sale for Spaulding Education Fund’s NIGHT OF STARS

Annual Youth Talent Show benefits District’s Education Fund

Spaulding Education Fund’s 5th Annual NIGHT OF STARS  talent show is coming right up!  Performances have been rehearsed, the auditions have been held, and there will be two fabulous shows on Sunday, November 17, 3013 at 4pm and 5:30pm in the Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School Auditorium.  This special evening will showcase many young musicians, dancers, singers and more from the community while also raising awareness about the important work of Spaulding Education Fund (SEF).  It promises to be a spectacular evening, one not to be missed! 

Tickets are on sale now on the SEF website, www.spauldingeducationfund.org.  The orgranizers  encourage people interested in attending to purchase their tickets early as this is usually a sold-out show!  

The Spaulding Education Fund is a parent volunteer organization that opens doors to innovative curriculum-based learning.  Its focus is to provide new resources that advance, enrich and enliven the classroom experience.  Through the generous support of citizens and businesses, SEF helps to fulfill the most basic promise of a community – to provide excellent public education for everyone.  To find out more about SEF, to make a donation, or to purchase tickets, visit www.spauldingeducationfund.org.

Felicia Ciaramitaro Mohan to Speak at Pigeon Cove Circle on November 21

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Felicia Ciaramitaro Mohan, known to her many followers as Sista Felicia, has written her first cookbook commemorates her family’s Sicilian traditions, lost recipes, and authentic dishes. Gifts of Gold: In a Sicilian Kitchen with Sista Felicia, begins with the end of summer and the harvesting of fruits and vegetables and celebrates all things autumn. On Thursday, November 21, Felicia will be the guest speaker at the Pigeon Cove Circle, providing an overview of how her cookbook was compiles from beginning to end.  

Felica’s cookbook contains delicious foods, easy-to-follow step-by -step directions, how-to photos, and beautiful photography, Sista Felicia’s cookbook has also been carefully crafted to highlight beautiful Cape Ann. Thirteen recipes are accompanied by QR codes, which directly link the reader to Sista Felicia’s online how-to videos on her website, www.sistafeliciaskitchen.com[sistafeliciaskitchen.com].

The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a potluck buffet dinner and speaker at 6:45 p.m. Those attending the potluck dinner are welcome to bring an item for the buffet. There is no fee or pre-registration required.  All are welcome attend enjoyable evening.

The Pigeon Cove Circle is located at Six Breakwater Avenue in Rockport.  The Pigeon Cove Circle is made up of men and women throughout Cape Ann, a civic group who provide fund-raiser for community needs such a scholarships, and other needs on Cape Ann. Those who would like further information about the availability of the Pigeon Cove function hall are welcome to call Michelle at 978-546-1195.

Where Do Swans Go in Winter?

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

A reader emailed inquiring as to where do the Niles Pond swans go during the winter months. The Niles Pond swans are Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) and they are neither mute nor migratory. Mute Swans do not fly south in the true sense of a great migratory distance traveled, but do move around between bodies of water, and may move to a slightly warmer region.

Mute Swans swans grunt, snort, and hiss and their wingbeats make a beautiful throbbing sound when flying. See previous GMG posts about the Niles Pond Mute Swans ~

Vibrant Throbbing Wingbeats

Niles Pond or Brace Cove

Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Tourism Council as they present Coffee & Connections with special guest, Betsy Wall, Director of the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

CoffeeAndConnections October

Wednesday, October 30

9:00 to 10:30 am

Rockport Inn & Suites

183 Main Street, Rockport

Please join the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Tourism Council as they present Coffee & Connections with special guest, Betsy Wall, Director of the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) on Wednesday, October 30 from 9:00 to 10:30 am, at Rockport Inn & Suites.

Betsy Wall is the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Marketing Partnership and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism where she is responsible for Massachusetts’ domestic and international marketing programs, the Massachusetts Film and Sports Marketing Offices, and business development marketing. She serves as a member of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Travel Advisory Board, as a Chairman’s Circle board member of the U.S. Travel Association and as Chair of Discover New England, the international marketing consortium of the New England states.

This complimentary reception features coffee and pastries and a special presentation from Director Wall about the state’s tourism marketing program.

Advanced registration is required for this complimentary reception as space is limited.

This Doesn’t Shuck

Posted on by God's Morning

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The view outside my window.  What did I ever do to deserve this – and to have such great neighbors, friends and amazing community to live in!  I am truly blessed, as are we all who live here.

E.J. Lefavour

Sorellanza Fall 2013 Performance Schedule

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

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Come…Stand on the Rock

Sorellanza, a 14-woman a cappella chorus based in Gloucester, announces its Fall 2013 performance schedule.

Saturday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m.
Church of the Holy Name
60 Monument Avenue, Swampscott

Friday, November 22nd, 7:00 p.m.
AscensionMemorialChurch
31 County Street, Ipswich

Sunday, November 24th, 4:00 p.m.
St. John’s Episcopal Church
48 Middle Street, Gloucester

Sorellanza has been entertaining audiences for 8 years, with an eclectic and upbeat repertoire. Their program ranges from Renaissance to Broadway, sacred songs, rounds, Beatles and jazz. Rockport resident Patti Pike co-founded and directs the chorus. As part of their community outreach program, Sorellanza has invited talented high school seniors to audition for and join the chorus for a year. Audiences will enjoy the youthful additions to the Sorellanza sound.

For more information Contact Karen Koerth
978-546-9570 kfamtl@verizon.net www.sorellanza.com

Wednesday’s with Fly ~ Special Guest: Chick Marston~ Early show starting @ 4:30-7:30pm Pre World Series Time Slot

Posted on by Joanne

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Hello everyone!

Wednesday, October 30th
ATTN: SPECIAL PRE-WORLD
SERIES TIME SLOT: 4:30-7:30pm
Special Guest: CHICK MARSTON! 

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N, O, P, Q, Maritime Gloucester Celebrates Halloween 2013

Posted on by capeannpainter

 N, O, P, Q, Maritime Gloucester Celebrates Halloween 2013

Click Here For Maritime Gloucester Facebook Page

The monstrous New England sea serpent, also known as the Gloucester sea serpent, was allegedly seen in Gloucester Harbor in 1817. Kids painted a 20-foot long wooden sea serpent during our Marine Halloween party!

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The ornate ghost pipefish is related to seahorses. These tropical fish use their long snouts to feed on tiny crustaceans, such as shrimp.

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Pumpkinseeds are a type of freshwater sunfish found throughout North America. These fish are named for the seed-shaped spot on their gill covers.

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Gecarcinus quadratus is commonly known as the Halloween crab. Found from Mexico to Peru, these nocturnal crabs live on land but must return to the ocean to breed.

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Joel Brown Speaks At Essex Shipbuilding Museum Tonight!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Check out Joel’s book website, twitter and website-

Web: www.HubArts.com
Twitter: @jbnbpt
New book: essexbywayguide.com

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Have You Carved Your Pumpkin Yet?

Posted on by Sista Felicia

PrintEach fall growing up my grandparents took a road trip north, which always included a purchase of seven giant pumpkins, one for each grandchild. It became a fall tradition to gather around the kitchen table as a family to make this recipe from the pumpkins they purchased. That tradition of family time together in the kitchen, carving the pumpkins, scraping out the cold flesh and separating the slippery seeds are memories of my childhood that I will forever cherish. Today this tradition continues, my mother Pat, has taken over my grandparents love of annually buying giant pumpkins for my children and my adorable nieces. With always keeping my grandparents spirit a part of todays traditions especially in the kitchen, I always remember to roast our pumpkin seeds on a cookie sheet  that once belonged to them. The crunchy seeds taste specially seasoned with their love when roasted on that cookie sheet! You can read more about my grandparents annual journey north in my newly released  cookbook “Gifts Of Gold In A Sicilian Kitchen With Sista Felicia”. Click the link below to order your copy for the holidays now.

http://www.storenvy.com/products/2742897-gifts-of-gold-in-a-sicilian-kitchen-with-sista-felicia-harvest

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Step By Step

1  Preheat oven 375 degrees

SEED SET UP PHOTO

2  To remove seeds while carving a Jack-O-Lantern cut 1-2 inches around stem, remove and reserve section of stem; if not carving simply cut pumpkin in half; using a large spoon, scrape, remove, and separate pumpkin seeds from pulp, reserve seeds in a colander, dispose flesh

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3  Rinse seeds under cold water; transfer to kitchen towel; pat dry, and evenly distribute seeds onto a cookie sheet

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4  Season seeds with 2-3 tablespoon kosher salt

SEEDS ON COOKIE SHEET

5   Roast seeds 10 minutes on middle rack of oven for 10 minutes, toss seeds and roast 5 -10 additional minutes or until slightly golden in color

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*A perfect fall snack, especially when served warm from the oven… they never last long in our house!