Year: 2013

Lynx

Posted on by God's Morning

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Jake Tibbetts got this beautiful shot of the Lynx sailing through the fog around Gloucester Harbor.  What an amazing place we live.

Grand Finale Mug Up at Khan Studio and the GMG Gallery on Rocky Neck Sunday Morning!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Although I’m sure there will be other Mug Ups scheduled over the winter, this will be the Grand Finale Last Hurrah Mug Up at Khan Studio and the GMG Gallery on Rocky Neck for the season.  77 Rocky Neck Ave. Gallery 3 – Sunday, 10/13 9:30am.  The coffee will be hot and the eggs deviled.  To those of you who have said: “I’ve always to go to a Mug Up at your gallery”, this is your last chance.  Come for some Sunday morning GMG fun and cameraderie.  Bring along something to share.

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VIDEO: Schooner Adventure Sails Again

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Cape Ann TV’s Lisa Smith sent this video by Josef Hnulik, filmed aboard Schooner Adventure during this year’s Schooner Festival  featuring Daisy Nell & Captain Stan on the soundtrack.

Come aboard the Schooner Adventure for a sail in Gloucester Schooner Festival’s Mayor’s Race. It is the Adventure’s first race after she underwent a restoration project lasting two decades. The crew is proud of this historic fishing vessel, as they are the ones who restored her to her former grandeur.

Don’t Be The Dummy That Misses The Autumn Cape Ann Artisans Studio Tour Going On This Weekend!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Here’s all the info you need-

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October 12, 13 & 14
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily
download brochure
download map

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Backyard Growers is in the home stretch to win $10,000 for Gloucester’s school gardens!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey! One more posting would be awesome! 

Backyard Growers is in the home stretch to win $10,000 for Gloucester’s school gardens! Please vote once a day until Tuesday, 10/15! And thanks! VOTE HERE = http://goo.gl/CKY3Nk

Here are a couple short youtube videos for your amusement and in thanks for your continued support! We have put rolly pollies on the payroll! And my kid is as sick of me as you are! (No rolly pollies or small children were harmed in the filming of these videos)

Rolly Polly wants you to vote

Sick of school gardens

Joan Osborne Acoustic Duo performance featuring Keith Cotton in Rockport, MA. Shalin Liu Performance Center ~ Two standing ovations..Opening act John Colvert 10.11.2013

Posted on by Joanne

Joan Osborne & Keith Cotton ~ Acoustic Duo

John Colvert

note to self…take notes.

Happy Astronomy Day!

Posted on by capeannpainter

From Earth & Sky;

“Astronomy Day takes place on October 12, 2013. The photo at the top of this post is facing eastward before dawn this morning, on this Astronomy Day.  The bright object above the tree is Jupiter.  You can also see the constellation Orion at the lower right of this photo, which is by EarthSky Facebook friend Stacy Oliver Bryant.  Thanks, Stacy!  On this special day, astronomy enthusiasts reach out to the public to share the wonders of the universe.  Follow the links below to learn about some night sky objects and events you can see on or around this Astronomy Day, October 12, 2013.”

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Marine Halloween at Maritime Gloucester

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Register here: https://maritimegloucester.org/orders/register2.php?id=47
Discover the spooky side of Gloucester’s marine life! During this family-friendly educational program, we’ll be offering monstrous art projects and a chance to meet some live local sea creatures. Learn about scary deep sea creatures and the giant marine life of the distant past as we create a Sea Monster Chalk Mural. Paint a 20-foot long wooden sea serpent and discover the legend of the Gloucester Sea Serpent, said to have visited Gloucester Harbor in 1817. During our Creature Feature, children will get a chance to touch or hold exciting sea life, such as spider crabs, sea stars, and lobsters, as they learn amazing facts about these animals. The event will be hosted in our newly renovated Marine Science Classroom, which now features a giant squid mural and a vast collection of shells and skeletons of the sea!

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She Could Be My Daughter

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
It doesn't happen every day, that someone you connect with returns for a second visit. Duane and Sandy from MI from yesterday's story returned, and as we were speaking Diana Long came in. As we talked, Sandy turned to Diana and said: "You look like the daughter I never had." Wow, you decide.
It doesn’t happen every day, that someone you connect to returns for a second visit. Duane and Sandy from MI from yesterday’s story returned, and as we were speaking Diana Long came in. As we talked, Sandy turned to Diana and said: “You look like the daughter I never had.” Wow, you decide.
Shortly thereafter, Sandy left the gallery soon and returned with a gift for Diana, a huge silver cuff. They had just met minutes before in my gallery and I am speechless. Neither of these women will forget this for the rest of their lives, and neither will I.
Shortly thereafter, Sandy left the gallery soon and returned with a gift for Diana, a huge silver cuff. They had just met minutes before in my gallery and I am speechless. Neither of these women will forget this for the rest of their lives, and neither will I.
I'll also never forget these folks. Duane is made of solid granite, which you can feel if you pat him on the back. He needs the cane, but I'll be his cane any time. His combat incident resulted in 3 fatalities, but he survived. He's a 25% Chippowa American Indian, whose tribe has a reservation at Red Lake MN.
I’ll also never forget these folks. Duane is made of solid granite, which you can feel if you pat him on the back. He needs the cane, but I’ll be his cane any time.
His combat incident resulted in 3 fatalities, but he survived. He’s a 25% Chippowa American Indian, whose tribe has a reservation at Red Lake MN.
So just to wrap this up, here is Duane in basic training in '69 at Fort Knox, TN. He's standing next to a 114 amphibious personnel carrier. His Chippawa name is " Wind in His Tail." I wish Duane and Sandy a fair wind, and smooth sailing. After being here for one day, they said to me: "I think we could live here." I sincerely hope so.
So just to wrap this up, here is Duane in basic training in ’69 at Fort Knox, TN. He’s standing next to a 114 amphibious personnel carrier. His Chippawa name is ” Wind in His Tail.” I wish Duane and Sandy a fair wind, and smooth sailing. After being here for one day, they said to me: “I think we could live here.” I sincerely hope so.

Community Photos 10/12/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
Out walking downtown today from Janet Rice

Hi Joey-

While out walking today I was struck by the beauty of the Sage Floral Studio store front. People should check out their new location at 274 Main Street, Gloucester for unique gifts and flower arrangements. As you can see by my photos, the shop is gorgeous inside and out!

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Sinful Gloucester From Anthony Marks

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Imagination Station transforms popsicle sticks in artwork to support SAILS!
When the upcoming 5th graders visited O’Maley last spring to learn about the SAILS program, which promotes building a respectful community through Service, Acceptance, Integrity, Leadership and Success, they each wrote their name on a colorful popsicle stick. This fall, the students in the Imagination Station classroom took the popsicle sticks and turned them into a work of art to support the SAILS initiative. The colorful mosaic mural is on display in the commons at O’Maley. Inspiration through Art!

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This is the ghs varsity soccer team on Friday, 10/4 at their cancer benefit game. They won their game and they wore pink shirts for two team moms with breast cancer and wore teal arm bands for me…I was recently diagnosed with a rare ovarian cancer.. I was very touched. My son, third from right, bottom row, Treigh Worell, is the goalie.

Thank you

Wendy Worell

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Community Stuff 10/12/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

2013 CAYB Tryouts

Hi Joey,
I wanted to let you know of a project that is happening in Manchester.  Thom Smoker has been my son’s voice teacher and he has also done work with area schools.  They are trying to raise $10,000 to get their business off the ground at Manchester Athletic Club.  I have attached their fundraising website for you to view and to possibly put on your blog.  Thank you.  I always enjoy reading Good Morning Gloucester and find so many interesting events and information.
Patti Gillis
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/soulcovecfa/jumpstart-soulcove-center-for-the-arts

Ken Chen & Janaka Stucky

Gloucester Writers Center Poetry Salon

On October 25, 2013 at 7:30 pm the GWC will present poets Ken Chen and Janaka Stucky reading from their work at 126 East Main Street, Gloucester.

Ken Chen‘s debut poetry collection, Juvenilia, won the 2009 Yale Series of Younger Poets Award. His work has been published or recognized in Best American Essays 2006, Best American Essays 2007, and the Boston Review of Books. He is the executive director of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop and lives in Brooklyn, NY.

Janaka Stucky is the Publisher of Black Ocean, as well as the annual poetry journal, Handsome. He is also the author of The World Will Deny It For You and Your Name Is The Only Freedom. His poems have appeared in such journals as Denver Quarterly, Fence and North American Review, and his articles have appeared online at The Huffington Post and The Poetry Foundation. He lives in Boston.

Our quarterly Poetry Salon is hosted by poet Kate Colby, and brings a diverse selection of practicing poets from Boston, New York and beyond to local writers and listeners.

Foosball Tourney Sunday October 20th!

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Hi Joey,

In addition to being a stop on the Cape Ann Artisans Tour this weekend, The Sarah Elizabeth Shop is having a 30% off T shirts sale. All of our T shirts are 100% cotton American Apparel brand and printed with historic block prints from the shop and made in the U.S.A. The one that Katharine is wearing is “Motif #1” from 1974, by Sarah Elizabeth Holloran, a former Folly Cove Designer. They are normally $24 and  are now $16.50. Get them while they last! Once they are gone, I won’t be carrying them anymore and where else are you going to find such authentic designs on T shirts made locally that celebrate what’s excellent about Cape Ann? The places are getting fewer and further between.

Thanks very much!

Julia Garrison owner and operator -The Sarah Elizabeth Shop

5 Whistle Stop Mall Rockport, MA (978)546-1037

July T Shirt sale

RESTAURANT MANAGERS/CATERS   –   YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS THIS!!!!

SMOKIN’ JIM’S BAR-B-Q  IS HOLDING A 3-DAY TENT SALE OF RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT!!!

5 Cunningham Rd., Gloucester (2nd left off Washington  St. towards Addison Gilbert Hospital

      SATURDAY   SUNDAY     MONDAY       Oct. 12, 13, 14               9:am to 4:pm

Double Well Soup Warmer,    Heavy Stainless Hotel Pans – all sizes, depths w/lids    Bain Marie    Stock Pots

Sautee Pans    BBQ Utensils    Kitchen Utensils/Cutlery, Ladles,  etc.    Chafers with lids and inserts,   

Polyethelene Food Storage Containers with Lids              French Fry Cutter                 Paper Goods 

Packaging,  3-oz. to 32-oz Portion containers,            Gorgeous, Workable antique slicer!!

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                                     CUSTOM-BUILT ORIGINAL SMOKIN’ JIM’S GRILLS  

Large and Small Coolers    Five 6-ft. Folding Banquet Tables    8-ft. Solid Table    Wall Shelving,     CafĂ© Tables

Counter Tops                6-ft. and 4-ft.  Heavy Stainless Work Tables               Storage Shelves , AND MORE

                                                                       PLUS

1-door ‘TRUE’ Sandwich/Salad Prep Refrigerator – 8 pans

HENNY-PENNY Heated Holding Cabinet (used 3-months)

MUST SEE THIS STUFF!  COME AND ENJOY JIM’S BBQ AND BARGAINS!  RAIN OR SHINE!

                   ALSO :    Household items, Antiques and Collectibles, Lawn Equipment, Tools

About the BOUNTY sinking – the illusion of experience

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Al Bezanson submits-

This is a long piece but a thoughtful reflection for mariners and anyone else

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http://threesheetsnw.com/lateentry/2013/10/07/mario-vittone-on-the-illusion-of-experience/

Al Bezanson

What was on Your Playlist this Summer?

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

What was on your top ten playlist this past summer?

For a mini film project about Gloucester in which I am working (almost finished!) I have been immersed in summertime music. Here are a few of my favorites from this summer, in no particular order ~

Two from Daft Punk and they are”Get Lucky,”and “Lose Yourself to Dance” both featuring Niles Rodgers and Pharrell Williams. I love Pharrell Williams singing on both–he’s also featured on another favorite, “Blurred Lines.” After the controversy over the similarity between Robin Thicke’s summer hit and ” Your Precious Love,” and to honor Marvin Gaye, “Got To Give It Up,” along with “Your Precious Love,” were played often.  Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’s “Same Love” is gorgeous and “Can’t Hold Us” is perfect for Greasy Pole footage . “Vacation” by the Go-Go’s and “Dreaming” by Blondie always make it onto my summertime playlists, as does IZ’s “Over the Rainbow.” I think “Stay” by Rihanna, featuring Mikky Ekko, is beautiful and so is “#Beautiful,” sung by Mariah Carey and Miguel. Two that make me cry but which also makes them especially perfect for the end of summer are “Summertime Sadness” and “Young and Beautiful” by Lana Del Rey.

I love this sweet song, “Daydreaming,” from the band Groenland, out of Montreal. Their first album was released in April of this year. About the title of their album, The Chase, the band writes, “The Chase is the pursuit of an ideal, the desire to be in constant evolution, our tendency to put ourselves in danger to understand what we’re made of. It’s also about taking risks, for our own self, alone, or with someone.”

I would be very interested to know what GMG readers are listening to. What were some of your favorite songs from the summer of 2013?

Last Batch of Pet Selfies

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

A few more pet selfies from our GMG readers. Thanks to everyone for sharing your Adorable Pet Selfies!!!

Alsnon Monell's A Boy and His Chicken
A Boy and His Chicken
Alison Monell's Hogan and Josie
Alison Monell’s Hogan and Josie
Judith Rinehardt's Django
Judith Rinehardt’s Django

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Donna Ardizonni's Rosie at Riley's Bday Party
Donna Ardizonni’s Rosie at Riley’s Bday Party
Hannah Willey's Pet's Selfies
Hannah Willey’s Pet’s Selfies
Hannah Willey's Pet's Selfies
Hannah Willey’s Pet’s Selfies
Hannah Willey's Pet's Selfies
Hannah Willey’s Pet’s Selfies

See More GMG Pet Selfie Posts ~

Send Us Your Pet’s Selfie!

Pet Selfies from Pepper, Kali, and The Boss

More Pet Selfies (Sort of!)

Thank You GMG Readers for Sharing Your Pet’s Selfies!

Blue Lobster Landed At Captain Joe and Sons

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Dave Jewell aboard The Lady J landed this blue lobster today!

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Maddie Jewell displays the lobster her daddy caught.

Fish on Fridays

Posted on by Marty Luster

The Fish on Fridays series is a collaboration between Gloucester photographers Kathy Chapman and Marty Luster. Look for various aspects of Gloucester’s centuries-old fishing industry highlighted here on Fridays.

Peter Parisi replaces rotten boards on his recent acquisition of the 42 foot stern trawler Francesca & Carlo at the Gloucester Marine Railways. He plans on launching her next week in search of whiting and herring.

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Photos © Kathy Chapman 2013
http://www.kathychapman.com

I think Al Bezanson is onto Something

Posted on by God's Morning

GMG cormorant sticker copy

Although I dearly love seagulls, I agree with Al that the cormorant could be a better mascot for GMG.  What do people think?

and P.S. Don’t forget – Grand Finale Last Hurrah Mug Up this Sunday 9:30.

E.J. Lefavour