Day: November 19, 2014

GMG Contributor Post Counts as Of 11/19/14

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Below is a table of total number of posts from each current GMG contributor-

Joey C 21907
Paulie Walnuts 1687
Donna Ardizzoni 1634
Kim Smith 1489

Joanne Silva

1483
Marty Luster 1367
EJ LeFavour 1341
Peter & Vickie Van Ness 1248
Manny Simoes 965
Paul Morrison 592
Felicia Mohan 518

Alicia Pensarosa

334
Fred Bodin

290
Peter Lovasco 245
David Cox 233
Nichole Schrafft 188
Sara Kelly 167
Craig Kimberley 125
Lowell Peabody 85
Ed Collard 57
   
   

alicia.pensarosa@gmail.com

 334
Joanne Silva 1483
paul frontiero 1687
Joey 21907
Marty Luster 1367
Craig Kimberley 125
David Cox 233
Donna Ardizzoni 1634
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Ellen Lefavour 1341
Fredrik Bodin 290
Vickie & Peter Van Ness 1248
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Lowell Peabody 85
Nichole Schrafft 188
Paul Morrison 592
Peter Lovasco 245
Manuel Simoes 965
Felicia Mohan 518
Sarah Kelly 167
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

#BandAid30 ~ Listen to This Soulful Rendition of “Do They Know Its Christmas” and Help Support African Nations in the Fight Against Ebola

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Band Aid 30 ~ Do They Know Its Christmas (2014)

All proceeds from the sale of “Do They Know Its Christmas” go towards the Band Aid Charitable Trust.

Thirty years after the first “Do They Know its Christmas,” which was recorded to raise money and awareness for famine relief in Ethiopia, Bob Geldof has again rounded up an all star cast of musicians including Sam Smith, Chris Martin, Seal, and Bono.

Download on iTunes – http://po.st/DoTheyKnow
Google Play – http://po.st/DoTheyKnowGp

 

Cape Ann Cinema and Stage Presents: Tomfoolery the Words and Music of Tom Lehrer

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

The North Shore’s premiere community cinema inaugurates new stage with homegrown tribute to renowned satirist

This December, The Cape Ann Cinema & Stage at 21 Main Street in Gloucester will present its first stage production, the witty musical, “Tomfoolery: The Words & Music of Tom Lehrer.” The show runs from Wednesday, December 3 through Thursday, December 11, and features an all-local cast featuring Brian King, Jeph Ellis, Jennifer Lee Levitz, and Olivia Gale. The production is directed by Nick Neyeloff, with Joseph Nuccio serving as Musical Director.

“This show is homegrown–by local folks, with local folks, for local folks,” explains Cinema owner and Creative Director, Rob Newton. “It’s a hilarious show, and we hope all of Cape Ann will join us for it as we kick off our new stage and our new name.”

Tomfoolery castcolorCape Ann Cinema & Stage’s Tomfoolery cast: Jeph Ellis, Brian King, Jennifer Lee Levitz, and Olivia Gale.

Web hyperlink: http://capeanncinema.wordpress.com/

Please feel free to contact Rob Newton for an interview at 978-309-8448 or capeanncinema@gmail.com

 

 

GHS Athlete Tess Destino Signs National Letter Of Intent To Merrimack College

Posted on by Sista Felicia

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 Coach Meghan Maclaughlin,Tess Destino, and Coach Amanda Levie

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Alex J. Destino Writes~

Our daughter Tess has accepted an offer to play lacrosse at Merrimack College next year. She signed her National Letter of Intent along side her coaches and athletic director today at GHS. A lot of hard work led to this day…

Our friend Falzarano Thom was the director of Cape Ann Youth Lacrosse when our daughter Tess first started to play lacrosse in the seventh grade.About two weeks into the season Thom came over to me to introduce himself. He said “your daughter has a lot of ability…you need to get her involved with a “Club” team.”  At that time I knew essentially nothing about lacrosse.  Thom made a few phone calls which led to a tryout for Tess with Revolution Lacrosse in Boston.   90% of the players involved with this program came from elite private schools around New England. We were a little out of place…but I think they were intrigued with a public school kid from Gloucester who brought a certain amount of grit and toughness to their program.  So, they selected her.  It was a huge commitment for her (and us) but she received excellent coaching, became a very skilled player and traveled all over against the best talent in the country.  Thom, please know how grateful we are to you. Today’s signing for Tess simply does not happen without you reaching out to us.

Thank you and God Bless!

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   The Destino’s have been family friends for generations. Our family is super happy and incredibly proud of this beautiful young lady, and share in the excitement of celebrating this awesome achievement. Congratulations Tess! Hope you and your  family, enjoy every moment of this day. Celebrate all the years of hard work, and dedication to the sport you love.

Congratulations Tess & Congratulation Mom & Dad!

SAVE THE DATE: 2nd Annual Cape Ann Winter Solstice on Sat, Dec 20 @ 7:30pm

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

WinterSolsticeBenefitSave2014-420We’re almost ready to announce the lineup for our 2nd annual Cape Ann Winter Solstice concert at Gloucester’s UU Church Meetinghouse on Saturday, December 20th at 7:30PM.  If you’re on our mailing list (click here to join) you’ll get a pre-sale announcement via email that will let you get tickets before they go on sale to the public.

After a tremendously successful John Sebastian concert in September, we have confirmed the acoustics are just perfect for intimate concerts featuring voice and guitar and we have a wonderfully varied lineup of music featuring top local and regional talent playing Americana, Blues, Pop, Rock and a few surprises.

Here’s a video that Jim Capillo made for Cape Ann TV of last year’s concert

Wednesdays with Fly Amero…Special Guest: Andy Pratt @ 8-11pm 11.19.2014

Posted on by Joanne

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This Wednesday Only:
Prime Rib Dinner $12.95! (while they last)

Wednesday, November 19th
Special Guest: ANDY PRATT!

 

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We have a bit of rock/pop culture history with us this week
at the Rhumb Line.  After a 4-year absence, Andy Pratt finally
returns as musical guest.  A very special night.  I sincerely
hope no one misses it! ~ Fly

Wikipedia: Andy Pratt (born January 25, 1947) is an American
rock music singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. In the
1970s, he made a number of experimental records and scored a
commercial hit with “Avenging Annie”.  After words of praise
from Rolling Stone magazine (“By reviving the dream of rock
as an art and then re-inventing it, Pratt has forever changed the
face of rock”), he tried a more commercial approach.  Pratt
converted to Christianity in the late 1970s and continued to
make records and perform at big Christian pop music festivals.
Pratt has released over twenty studio albums as of April 2012.

Check it – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU_ZpgOTiA8    

Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Prime Rib Dinner $12.95! (while they last)
Plus – Check out Fred’s rockin’ wine menu!
Upcoming…
11/26 Thanksgiving Eve
w/Dave Sag’s Blues Party

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Fun hostess gift for Thanksgiving

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Virgilio’s bakery is taking order for this great hostess gift.

Virgilio’s Italian Bakery
29 Main St Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-5295
Bakery
8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Virgilio's Bakery

Linda rae has another outstanding trip in Gloucester

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Pick what you find interesting, you have such great photographers around.  We have gathered these memories to last for the long months ahead before we can visit in the Spring.  We were amazed at the Gloucester Museum, especially the hall of fishermen families.  What a great idea.  Could have spent hours there.  We always visit the railway marina to see the latest work going on.  And then there was the day last winter in a Pennsylvania grocery  store when Rob discovered this famous fellow and dragged him from aisle to aisle just to catch a big smile on my face.  Needless to say, he was in the way of countless shoppers who weren’t as friendly as Gloucester people.  And I was ready to pack our bags and head six hours to Gloucester.  Congratulations on the excellent restoration of City Hall.  Magnificent!
Just to reiterate something I posted before.  Your Radio Shack is exceptional.  Once again I called ahead to have Travis help me with my iPhone. Their staff and his technical expertise surpass even the Apple Store.  And all with a smile.  You are fortunate… Don’t lose it!
Have a gentle winter, we hope to visit four or five times again next year.  Thank you for Good Morning Gloucester!!
The bridge is of our little town of Milford right across from Pennsylvania situated in the beautiful Delaware River Valley .
Blessings, Linda rae and Rob
Chestnut Hill on the Delaware

This May Be A Little Advanced For All You DIY-ers

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Come Back Kid! chance to win a $500 complimentary overnight stay in Gloucester

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

GMG readers, Gloucester is looking for feedback for our local businesses.

Any FOBs that have visited Gloucester and want to help, please take a brief online survey

GMG readers who have any trade with the visitor-based economy, please have a look and share it with your customers, business travelers, and guests (especially any that travel and stay overnight).

Bonus prize! Respondents (prior visitors) who complete the survey will be entered to win a complimentary overnight stay in Gloucester with value of $500.

Per ordinance and under the direction of Community Development’s Tom Daniel and Carol Thistle, the City of Gloucester has established a tourism commission and engaged Open the Door (not to be confused with wonderful The Open Door) to gather as much information as possible for a new Five-Year Marketing Plan. One of the next steps includes casting a net far and wide for feedback from Gloucester visitors. Queue this on-line survey!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5V9H7YV

Please note that the deadline is in two weeks–no later than December 5, 2014. Good luck!

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Editor’s note-

I find it funny on question 11 where they ask-

*How did you get your information on Gloucester? (Check all that apply)

That Good Morning Gloucester is not listed when we probably get more web traffic than all of the other listed sites combined.

If you do indeed feel that GMG is your source of Gloucester info for events then feel free to fill us in in the “other” option on question 11.

Collin Keegan On 104.9 This Morning

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I know it’s a bit last minute- but we are going to have Collin Keegan- the little guy who is doing the kickstarter program for “science is all around us”- on the air Wednesday morning at around 8:15. He will be on the air live with Dana Hersey interviewing him about his project. This kid is just too sweet and smart to pass up! It’s a fantastic idea and project too!

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For more info on how to make their Kickstarter Campaign a success- Click Here

Community Stuff 11/19/14

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

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With their new show, Holiday Bizarre:Where Art and Toys Collide, Flatrocks Gallery invites you to connect to your child within. The magic of the season is brought to life in full color, with energy and irony in this group show. Hans Pundt’s sculptures, made from his vast collection of toys, are fantastic and fun, spinning on a glittering ferris wheel or tumbling from a jungle gym. With care to every detail, the viewer is intrigued and kept slightly off balance. Joy Halsted uses toys to help tell stories. She reimagines classic playthings adding an adult twist.

Icons of childhood appear in various mediums with Mary Rhinelander’s prints, Beverly Rippel’s portraits in thickly applied oil paint and Lazaro Montano’s haunting black and white photographs. Both Mia Rosenblatt and Ken Goldstrom create small sculptures in clay that are endowed with character and whimsy, yet are wildly different in nature. Fairytales and myths are explored by Anna Lane with magical pointillist gauche paintings. Anna Vojtech offers the original watercolor and pastel illustrations from her acclaimed children’s books. Lynne Sausele’s mixed media collages have a moral to share, in a surprising language. Doris Prouty’s baby quilts and Jill Solomon’s clay rattles are on display, as well as a collection of local jewelers and potters work .

It is a big holiday party and all the guests are interesting!  An artist’s reception will held November 22nd from 6-8pm. The show runs through December 21st.

Flatrocks Gallery 77 Langsford St., Gloucester

Open Thurs.- Sunday 12-5 and by appointment. 978-353-911

Hi Joey.

If possible to share with the Gloucester Community via GMG, there is still space to sign up for our ‘Wellness Initiative for Veterans’ this Thursday a the Manchester Community Center. 40 Beach St.

It’s a fundraiser for the ‘Gloucester Office of Veterans Affairs.’ Wellness services offered FREE to vets. ‘By Donation’ for all others. Thanks for helping to get the word out!     Karen

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Dear Joey,

Happy Fall from all of us at beach gourmet. We are working on many exciting upcoming events, Chef’s Table dinners and Winter classes are being scheduled now. Stay tuned to Facebook and email for further announcements.

How about a gift certificate for that special someone? Gift Certificates are now available and may be used toward a Chef’s Table dining experience, a cooking class, prepared holiday foods or catering menu items.               

Stop in today to pick one up for a hostess gift, holiday gift or for any reason. 

Holiday Pick-Up Menu

It’s the season to celebrate with friends and family! Let the professionals at beach gourmet help

ease the pain of entertaining, we will fuss over the menu details while you enjoy the company of your guests.


Call now 978-282-1414 or stop by.

Pick-up at beach gourmet at your convenience. It is as easy as that!


A full menu of options is available at the kitchen, but we listed some of our more popular items below.

Appetizers

Brie Baguette with Walnuts, Sage, and Cranberry – $10.95

Artichoke Dip – $7.95, 8 oz.

Salmon Dip – $9.95, 8 oz.

Tuscan Shrimp with Lemon Aioli – $20 per lb.

Rosemary Spiced Nuts – $8.95, per 10 oz. bag

Sides

Classic Mashed Potato – $10.95, 32 oz.

Potato Gratin – $36, serves 10

Sausage and Sage Stuffing – $9.95, 32 oz.

Roasted Root Vegetables – $10.95, 32 oz.

Pumpkin, Butternut, Apple Soup – $10.95, 32 oz.

Whole Cranberry Sauce – $3.95, 8 oz.

Turkey Gravy with Sage – $7.95, 32 oz.

Dessert

Pumpkin Cheesecake – $30, serves 8-10

Gingerbread Bundt Cake – $30, serves 8-10

Order by Friday, November 21st for pick up on 

Tuesday, November 25th or Wednesday, November 26th. 

About the Chef’s Table

The Chef’s Table is a great way to extend our hospitality to clients for private tastings and classes. Our antique, hand-crafted table seats up to twelve people comfortably and is uniquely located inside Savour Wine and Cheese, adjacent to the beach gourmet exhibition kitchen. Guests at the table experience an exclusive private dining experience with a menu that is designed specifically to compliment the wine pairing by our wine expert, Kathleen Erickson.

These events are typically booked for private parties and are not open to the public, however we periodically open the table to reservations on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sample Chef’s Table menus can be viewed on our website. Do not delay in making your reservations. Open Chef’s Table events tend to sell-out very quickly.

We look forward to serving you, your family and friends this holiday season.

Sincerely,

beach gourmet