GHS Girls Basketball vs Manchester Essex

The Hornets outlast the Fishermen in close fought contest.

Creative people battle addiction

Recent events should make it fairly clear that the war on drugs is a dismal failure.  Debate rages (as it should) about what might work and today it seems fitting to look at how creative people help in profound and very personal ways.

Now, you might assume that creative people tend to be more susceptible to addiction than the rest of us — think Hendrix, Joplin, Morrison, Philip Seymour Hoffman … the list goes on.  But creative people may also offer the best solution to the problem by expressing their personal experiences through their art in a way that touches us deeply and gives those of us who might fall into addiction something to hold on to.

One of my favorite young artists, Tristen, who’s appearing at Brighton Music Hall tonight with Jeremy Messersmith, has a wonderful song with a catchy tune and simple, profound lyrics that express, through pop music bliss, her resolve not to feed her friend’s habit while continuing to love and care for him — Here’s the chorus.

I will never falter, I will never fear
For I’ve seen the demons love can conquer disappear

Watch her video

Closer to home, local rising star, Chelsea Berry’s song You Me and Mary shows us how drugs can ruin a relationship.  Listen here:

Oliver Stone, in his cautionary movie The Doors, demonstrates how drugs and excess killed one of rock music’s most creative geniuses.  This is the best anti-drug experience you could ever give your kids.  Make them sit through the whole thing  before they’re 12.

If recent events aren’t enough to convince you the war on drugs is folly, watch Steven Soderbergh’s brilliant film Traffic.  As Roger Ebert says in his 4-star praise of this extraordinarily creative film, “This war is not winnable on the present terms, and takes a greater toll in human lives than the drugs themselves.”  Watch this trailer:

Divorce Corp The Movie Playing at Cape Ann Community Cinema

David Calvo forwards-

Joey do you think we can promote this on the blog?  I organized this with Robert Newton and there will be a discussion after the movie

SPECIAL SCREENING – “Divorce Corp.” (Sun. Mar. 9 @ 4:00pm)

By Robert Newton on January 15, 2014

For roughly 50% of American families divorce is an unpleasant fact of life. Dealing with divorce and its effects destroys lives and bankrupts individuals every day. Family law, which barely existed for most of our country’s history, has morphed into a gigantic industry over the past several decades. Learn first-hand about the excesses and injustices rampant in the U.S. family court system. Do not miss the riveting film that offers a spotless condemnation of family courts across America. In interviews with top insiders and an array of litigants, a place aptly termed “the last fiefdom of lawlessness and tyranny,” is uncovered.

DATE:
SUNDAY, MARCH 9TH @ 4:00PM

TICKETS:
$10.00 ADULTS / $8.50 STUDENTS & SENIORS / $7.00 CINEMA MEMBERS

Live Blogging: Animal Krackers

It’s the Open House for Tiny Tails @ Krackers until 2pm! Come check the new doggie daycare, eat some Dunkin Munchkins, drink some DD coffee, and meet some local pooches!!
The sign makes it official!

Martha is in the house!

Bandit gives the place a test run.

This sweet guy questions my motives.

Now he’s chillin!

Balloons, dogs love balloons.

And of course, it’s Dozzer!! A Krackers legend!!

You betta come down, or I’ll send Doz to find you!!

Today 6-8 @ The Rhumb Line “Dan King’s” Early show with AnnMarie Shimanoski, Brian O’Connor and George Hall. Then at 9:30 Groove Therapy!

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The Early Show with Dan King this Saturday, Feb.8th, 6-8pm @ The Rhumb Line with AnnMarie Shimanoski, Brian O’Connor and George Hall.

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Join The Groovement! This Saturday night we setup shop at the Rhumb Line and build a sonic wall of funkery for the people…in other words, we be jammin’.

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Ryan & Wood Rum Caramel Sauce . . . seriously.

Rum Caramel Sauce + So Much More

This time, it’s ok to play with your food.
Mix + Match sauces and drizzle over French butter cookies.
Ooh la la . . . our Dessert Kit is seriously fun.

Dessert Kit Includes…

1. 1 French Butter + 1 Chocolate CookieCygnet Bakery

2. Jar of Fudge Sauce from
Fudge Everything!

3. Jar of Huckleberry Bourbon Sauce from Pamplemousse

4. Jar of Ryan & Wood Rum Caramel Sauce from Maryellen Gigliotti

5. Finishing Salt from Atlantic Saltworks

6. “My Cherry Amour” Caramels fromCaramels de Bourchard
. . . and last but not least
7. 2014 Dinner Dealer deck of cards!
Dine out. Dessert in!
Happy Valentine’s Day
(whichever your flavor)

Valentine’s Day Dessert Kit
The Most Delicious Love Story.


— See our little VIDEO —
Watch the Love Story Unfold

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Breaking St. Joseph News From Sclafani Bakery

PrintThis morning while doing my weekly Saturday morning shop at  Sclafani Bakery to pick up a fresh Italian bread, Cartoccioo~ Ricotta Filled Italian Donut, and Italian specialty items.

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Click see more to have a peek at what owner Gus unveiled …. 

Continue reading “Breaking St. Joseph News From Sclafani Bakery”

Check out Parsons Street public art on Google Earth

Cat Ryan Submits-

Hi Joey,

Matt Coogan, Senior Planner Gloucester Community Development, suggested that we have a look at the Parsons Street Mural on Google Earth

Pretty cool! Google Earth aerial view is fairly current, showing photograph from August 2013

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Google Earth street view is not current; but it shows a “before” view from March 2008, prior to I4C2 clean up

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Street view today

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After, Block Party photo sent in by GMG FOB Frank McCall from one a block party

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Saturday February 8th 2014 Cape Ann Forecast..

Marine Forecast…
Sat: W winds 10 to 15 kt…diminishing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Sat Night: NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.

Saturday sun early clouds increase late highs around 30-34 degrees .. West winds 10-15 mph .. Saturday night cloudy temps dropping into the teens with north west winds around 10mph..
Sunday cloudy with periods of light snow or snow showers high near 30 winds light onshore . 1-3″ possible if enough moisture can back into the coast from offshore.. Nothing big more of a nuisance snow , but could make for slippery and icy road conditions and travel . So keep that In mind just in case .. Monday snow showers continue for Cape Ann in the morning hours , again highs near 30 or so degrees….
Possible late week storm Thursday / Friday . Much to early on impacts / intensity / types of precipitation .. Stay tuned .. Thanks for reading .. Have a Great Weekend .. I’ll be back Monday Am….
Peter Lovasco
GMG
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Community Stuff 2/8/14

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The February meeting of the Gloucester Area Astronomy Club takes will be at 8:00 pm on the 14th, Valentine’s day, under a full moon — an auspicious occasion. And what could be a more romantic way to spend an evening than a great astronomy club meeting? Bring your valentine!

Speaking this month will be the personable and charismatic Dr. Mario Motta, with his first-hand tale of the planning and construction of the biggest telescope on Cape Ann. You can see the giant observatory dome housing the meter-class instrument, if you look off towards Annisquam when you come in over the bridge (unless of course you’re supposed to be driving). 

Later this year the club will have all sorts of telescopes for you to see up close during the second annual “Introduction to Amateur Astronomy” night, but this month will be your only chance to see how to make one that won’t fit through the door. Come on in and enjoy the holiday goodies, the great conversation, and a once-in-a-lifetime presentation.

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Some exciting news from Rockport photographer Angela Cook, owner of Oasis Rockport Lifestyle Photography… she will be opening a new studio. Grand opening scheduled for just about 3 weeks from now! She is offering some fantastic GRAND OPENING specials… you should check them out and give her a call! Please help spread the word.
Oasis Rockport’s new studio will be at Whistlestop Mall in Rockport, located on the second floor of the indoor mall area above the old IGA.  Oasis Rockport’s studio will be open for sessions starting on March 1st, so a celebration is in order!!! GRAND OPENING!  All regular baby, child and family sessions booked for March 1-8 will be half off to celebrate the opening of our studio, along with special grand opening print and product pricing!  All Limited Edition Sessions booked for March 1-8 will include grand opening special add-on products.Limited Edition Sessions available in March include Ballet Babies, Winter Wonderland, Easter Sessions, and Birthday Sessions.  Oasis Rockport is also available for Cake Smash Sessions and has a new Milestone Collection for your baby’s first year.

Session times will fill up fast so call today to book your spot. Special gifts for everyone who books a March session before February 15th.  Call 978-290-3184 to book your session now.

More into at www.oasisrockport.com/blog/big-news-from-oasis-rockport/

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Help Identify Tracks In The Snow

Jaqueline Bennett submits-

Can anyone help me identify the tracks in the snow left behind in the Good Harbor Beach Parking Lot?

 

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Community Photos 2/7/14

Peter & Maura Briggs submit-

Cheers from our adirondack chair

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Hi i am Emily Varga, you probably know my mom Allison Varga she owns the tea company. After the big snowstorm my sister and I built a snow-woman and went outside to check on it just to find our mini Schnauzer Otto eating the snow-woman’s nose. We hope you like this picture and maybe post it.

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Happy Friday!

Is Pharrell Williams a Genius? I think so.

Experience the World’s First 24 Hour Music Video

Fish on Fridays

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.

Ed Wayman (pictured) mans the fuel station at the Gloucester Marine Railways as Captain Christian and crew top off their lobster boat,Catherine M.

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A new Doggie Daycare and training service comes to town!

If you have ever owned a pet in Gloucester, then you’ve probably been to Animal Krackers, and I’m also sure you know Stacy! Besides providing us with all the pet essentials, they now are offering small dog daycare! They call the new service TINY TAILS; you get the idea. So it’s not for the Great Danes of the world, but your little friends have a new spot to play, make new friends, and listen to soothing music. You can also virtually visit your pooch during the day via webcams. The space is bright and cheerful with padded floors, and it’s all indoors. GMG, supporting our local spots the best we can!
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For more info, check out their Facebook page: facebook.com/animalkrackersgloucester Or give them a shout at 978-491-0061