My View of Life on the Dock
Goonies is playing Wednesday night. Come on down and join the fun!!
Matt Coogan, Summer Cinema organizer, and Aurelia Nelson, from North Shore 104.9 and Summer Cinema MC.
HarborWalk T-shirt giveaway!
GMG FOB John McElhenny and son Luke
I heard from Thom and Debbie Falzarano that Markouks makes for a wonderful Summer Cinema dinner!
Joey C Nominates Eric Lorden, Nick Chareas, and The Rabbit. BJ Mohan Nominates Michele Donovan, Paul Morrison and His Buddy Will McGuiness.
Y’all have 24 hours to complete it or cough up $100.
http://petefrates.com/contribute.html
#IceBucketChallenge
“Art, Rocks!” Good Harbor Beach.
4:55 pm 8/5/2014
Mattos field is looking great. Patti Amaral shared information about the work being done. She also would like to thank Jason Burroughs who painted the Mural,Jeff Davis from Home Field Athletics who did the Infield and Kevin St. Peter for the banners.
Three (and a whole lot more, but I’ll just focus on these right now) big things happening Thursday on Rocky Neck. Hobbit House Studio II (aka Khan Studio and the GMG Gallery) will be opening on Madfish Wharf in Gallery 6) – come by and say hi, and all you GMG peeps and FOB’s come by and hang out any time (open Thursday through Sunday noon – 8:00pm). Thursday is the opening of the long awaited Cape Ann Ceramics Festival at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck – don’t miss that. Last but not least, Thursday evening is August Nights on the Neck – see schedule below.
Cape Ann Ceramics Festival kicks off this Thursday, August 7 with Contemplation: Fine Ceramics from Cape Ann and Beyond at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck at 6 Wonson St. Doors open for a First Peek from 5-9pm at Nights on The Neck. There will be live music with Sugar Tones at 6pm. The Opening Reception will be Saturday August 9, 4-6pm. This year’s show features Hideaki Miyamura, courtesy of Pucker Gallery, Ani Kasten, courtesy of Lacoste Gallery, Hayne Bayless, Thomas Hoadley, Jennifer McCurdy, Jeremy Randall and 18 local and regional talented potters. August 7-September 1, Contemplation artists Larry Elardo, Jill Solomon and more will also be exhibiting Outdoor Sculpture at Flatrocks (Lanesville) and Side Street (Rocky Neck) Galleries. Hope you can join us for these and other Festival events. See Cape Ann Ceramics Festival for more info.
August Nights on the Neck – always a great time!
If you’ve never experienced the Divas of the Waterfront drag show at the Madfish Grille, don’t miss it this year. The fun craziness takes place Wednesday, August 6 at 8:30 pm. $10
E.J. Lefavour
Hobbit House Studio II
77 Rocky Neck Ave. Gallery 6
You may know that legendary blues man James Montgomery toured the world for 5 years as featured member of Johnny Winter’s band, so Johnny’s recent passing hit James extra hard.
There’s a special bond among musicians (especially those who tour together) that’s hard to describe. I’ve never been to war, but the guys I know who have describe a very similar bond among the people in their unit.
Rather than try to describe this bond, I figure the best way to convey it is by demonstrating through music. Isn’t that what music does anyhow — convey a feeling or circumstance that’s impossible to describe?
Check out this video of James with The Johnny Winter Band in NYC. Johnny & James don’t even look at each other, but they don’t have to. Their musical bond holds it all together.
Perhaps, when he kicks off the Celebrate Gloucester Benefit Concert Series on August 22 at Cape Ann Marina’s Waterfront Pavilion, we’ll get James to give us a taste of what it was like to tour with one of the greatest guitarists who ever lived! Get your tickets NOW before they sell out like Johnny Winter at the Larcom in January.
August At Rockport Music
This August, Rockport Music offers a wide variety of music with The Bad Plus and jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman to pianist Anthony De Mare in a tribute to Sondheim’s music on piano. In mid-August, the 3rd Annual Rockport Jazz Festival brings such legendary jazz musicians as Kenny Barron and Christian McBride to genre-defying Donal Fox to young jazz artists like drummer Ali Jackson and jazz singer Cyrille Aimée. The month doesn’t end there as we also have many other performers including the Kingston Trio, Tom Rush, Paula Cole and Capitol Steps.
Continue reading “August at Rockport Music”
NEXT CALL-OUTS:
BARRY MOHAN, BRIAN O’CONNOR, FRANKIE CIARAMITARO, PAUL CATANIA, KATHY KELLY, BJ MOHAN, HEATHER EVES, JOEL DAWSON
Learn more at: ALS.ORG
Click photo for music info
click here if you would like to see some photos of past events > http://facesofmusic.wordpress.com/
Sunset Cruise August 23rd, 2014
Continue reading “Blue Cheese Stuffed Green Olives”
Scott Memhard submits-
Who is it ? Guess who is the latest Gloucester Celebrity ALS Ice Bucket Challenger at Cape Pond Ice ?
Who is it ? Guess who is the latest Challenger raising awareness & funds in the Strike Out ALS – Ice Bucket Challenge Fundraiser at Cape Pond Ice ?
Who is it now, beneath that cascade of ice ???
Hint: This is a brave local “celebrity” shouting out to friends to promote an important cause…
And, Andy Ziergiebel, Leo DiMecurio and Peter Couture
this past Sunday…. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=941725072509482
and on Saturday, Kevin Barrett of Reading at Cape Pond Ice: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=790173539395
www.ALSA.org
Scott Memhard
Cape Pond Ice Company
Marine Forecast :
Today N winds around 5 kt…becoming SE this afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Patchy fog this morning with vsby 1 nm or less.
Tonight S winds around 10 kt…becoming W after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Pod Cast Weather :
http://www.spreaker.com:80/episode/4817476
Hourly Forecast :
Yacht SUNARK @ Cruiseport Gloucester / photo from Anthony Marks
Hey Joey,
I was hanging out at the Corliss landing during low tide one evening and this big, bass sound came booming across the water. Loud, rap music…gang style. These 3 men went past and the one in the center of the image and I proceeded to have a gun contest. Yes, we were flexing our muscles. Ha ha ha These are the best kind of gangs, it was a fun memory…great night.
Lisa Cardinal
Hi, Joey.
Thanks for Good Morning Gloucester.
Hope you like the attached, taken on our deck adjacent to Annisquam River, Gloucester, during the morning fog of Monday, August 4, 2014.
John Schoenbaum
Essex Avenue, Gloucester, MA
This flower is growing with my sun flowers. Maybe someone knows what it is
Hi Joey thought I would share some pics from the Sunset Music cruise on July 31st. It was my husband’s and my 21st wedding anniversary…We had a great time listening to Fly Amero and Alan Estes!
Hi Joey,
I was visiting in West Gloucester Thursday afternoon, and found there was a different type of beauty at low tide.
I thought I’d share a few of my photos.
Mary Barker
Fishermens Memorial-
Joey, was hoping you could post this to let all the families and public know about it.
The annual Fishermen’s Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 16th at 5:00 P.M . This Service is to remember and honor all of those who have lost their lives in the long history of Gloucester’s fishing industry. The Service starts with a procession from the American Legion, down Middle Street and onto Stacy Boulevard. Everyone is invited to join the procession. It is lead by a line of drummers and many of those walking carry flowers to toss into the sea at the end of the ceremony to remember loved ones or hold boat oars carrying the names of Gloucester fishing boats, past and present. Please join the Fishermen’s Memorial Service Committee in remembering those who lost their lives fishing from America’s oldest seaport. If you would like to make a donation to support the service or have any questions, please e-mail gloucesterinfo@gmail.com.
International Races in Lunenburg , Nova Scotia August 23rd
At the midpoint in our racing season the IDRC is preparing for a trip to Lunenburg , NS to compete for the International Dory titles (August edition). That means more eliminations races here in Gloucester to compete in or watch next week. All entrants must sign up at 6PM on Friday August 8th at St. Peter’s Square or email prior in order to race. The races will take place on Saturday August 9th at Niles Beach in East Gloucester starting at 9AM. All members are welcomed to participate in 5 categories: Junior Men (18 and under), Mixed Doubles, Women, Master’s Men (50+) and Senior’s (Men Open). We hope for a big turn out and some competitive races, so bring your family and friends, and come on down to Niles !!
Book your trip to travel to Nova Scotia with the IDRC
Hi Friends and Family,
Here’s a shout out to attend the Cape Ann Ceramics Festival “Comtemplation” Show, happening August 7 – Sept 1, 2014. It is an honor to be showing with this talented group of artists and generally wonderful people! This show is a must see . . . no kidding. I have attached a photo of me working on my piece which will be located at Flatrocks Gallery, 77 Langsford St., Gloucester . . . fantastic gallery! There will be another sculpture at Side Street Gallery on Rocky Neck across from Sailor Stans and the body of the show will be at the Cultural Center Gallery, 6 Wonson Street, Rocky Neck, Gloucester.
Here are some more details:
The opening is Saturday, August 9 from 4 – 6 pm at the Cultural Center.
General hours are Thursday – Sunday, 12 – 6 pm.
Artists Talk with Hideaki Miyamura: August 24, 5:30 pm (recommended for sure!)
Pottery Trail: Open Studios on Cape Ann – August 16 – 17, 10 – 5 pm
Jeremy Randall Demo Workshop at Cynthia Curtis Pottery, Saturday, August 23, 10 – 5 pm.
Please visit the website: www.capeannceramicsfestival.com
There you will find biographies of all the artists with photos and more detailed information of the aforementioned events.
If you wish to schedule time to see the show with me, I’d love it! Yours Truly, Kerry
Summer Greetings,
Hope you are enjoying this beautiful summer. There are so many great clay-related events coming up. Please take a minute to check out the info below (in order by date). I tried to be concise – I realize its a lot to take in! Let me know if you have any questions!
All the best,
Cynthia
1. Cape Ann Ceramics Festival Show – “Contemplation”: August 7 – September 1. Gala opening reception this Saturday, August 9, 4-6:00 at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center (Free). I am honored to be a part of such a fabulous ceramics show right here on Cape Ann! (www.capeannceramicsfestival.com for all the info)
2. Outdoor Sculpture at Flatrocks and Side Street Galleries – August 7 – September 1
3. Pottery Trail – Saturday and Sunday, August 16-17 10-5:00. Just added: On Saturday, 11-2:00, come to my studio to try your hand at the pottery wheel! I will have students here to help. (Free!)
4. Jeremy Randall Workshop – Here on Saturday, August 23. Come relax under a tent with other clay enthusiasts and watch the talented New York potter demonstrate his pottery-making techniques. Pot luck lunch is awesome. Register at www.capeannceramicsfestival.com
5. “Art of the Possible” Show at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center August 30-31. Gala opening reception – Friday August 29, 5-8:00 (Free)
6. Fall Pottery Classes here at the studio. September 8 – November 1 (email me for more info)
7. Go to www.facebook.com/CynthiaCurtisPottery for weekly photos and updates. Please Like, Share, and Comment all you want.
Thank you for reading all this! Please let me know if you would rather not receive my emails.
QUILT EXHIBIT AT ROCKPORT COMMUNITY HOUSE
SATURDAY AUG. 9 & SUNDAY AUGUST 10
10 – 4
Presented by the Sandy Bay Historical Society, the quilt exhibit presents 60 quilts from the Society’s historic collection and from contemporary Cape Ann quilters at the Rockport Community House on Broadway in Rockport. One quilt by Rockport quilter Jan Salmon will be raffled off at the end of the exhibit. A detail from this quilt is pictured above. It is a double reversible quilt, “Choosing Sides”, 80 by 88 inches. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.
Among the historic quilts the one pictured on the right is a “Friendship” quilt signed by 42 Rockport women in 1857 — including three who took part in the Hannah Jumper Liquor Raid the year before! Also in the exhibit is a pieced cotton pillowcase embrodiered with the names of the Gloucester High School class of 1903, including some who became leading citizens, Elliott Rogers and Sumner Wheeler.
Local quilters in the exhibit include Natalie Balzarini, Linda Hogan, Edith Humlin, Judith Davis, Edie Montgomery, Carole Findlay, Sheila Irvin, Isobel Baade, Joyce McGrath, and Jan Salmon. Entrance donation is $5.
Hey, Joey. I’m hoping that someone from GMG can me some suggestions.
My friend has a trained cat show/rescue program that tours the country. She uses positive reinforcement to train all the cats and they even have an all cat band with feline guitar players, piano players, drummers and even a chicken that plays the tambourine. She uses the show not only to entertain, but to teach people the importance of interacting and training their cats to prevent problem behaviors. While she tours, she networks with rescues and shelters to help them raise money and awareness of of their needs. She also has personally found homes for over 100 abandoned/rescued cats while touring.
She will be on the east coast next summer and is a huge Gloucester fan. I suggested the Gorton Theatre, but she needs something that doesn’t have an audience on three sides. Is there a venue or a club that holds about 100 people that does rentals? It’s a really unique fun show, although sometimes the cats choose to leave the stage to meet and mingle with audience members rather than perform. The cats are all happy and love being on stage and tour in a special RV with huge play rooms that they live in. The website is http://www.circuscats.com if anyone wants to check it out. Some of the cats even have twitter accounts.
Any help finding her a venue that she could rent next summer would be greatly appreciated. I also suggested the Cape Ann animal shelter for her to work with.
Thanks, Joey!
Ramona
Jewelry Designer Rony Tennenbaum
To Host Exclusive
“Trunk Show”
At Blue River Diamonds
In Gloucester, MA
Blue River Diamonds is expanding its demographic outreach now marketing to the LGBT community by stocking a jewelry collection whose very reason for being is to celebrate same-sex marriages.
The Massachusetts based family-owned store has added Rony Tennenbaum Jewelry to its bridal cases in its Gloucester location. Store manager Neal Van Dam believes that adding the Rony Tennenbaum collection will allow them a wider outreach and include same-sex couples as part of their all-inclusive accepted family of consumers.
To celebrate the new partnership, Rony Tennenbaum will be hosting a “Trunk Show” at the Gloucester store on Saturday, August 23 from 11:00am to 6:00pm. Open to the public, the free event offers the perfect opportunity to meet the designer and view a more extensive portion of the collections that are not typically carried by the store year round.
Hello,
I enjoy your site every day. I have a question, I host a cycling event every year out of Danvers, Ma that supports cancer research at BIDMC in Boston, MA. It is a grass roots effort that gives 100% funds raised directly to BIDMCs cancer research programs. We have people from all over the North Shore participating in the ride. Our web site is www.areasontoride.com . Could this event make it into you publication?
Thank you,
Tom DesFosses
Just owns the camera. Mr Dynamic!
Good Morning Gloucester 