Day: December 7, 2014

GloucesterCast 107 With Dennis and Jessica Alves, Kim Smith, Leslie Heffron and Joey Ciaramitaro #GloucesterMA

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GloucesterCast 107 With Dennis and Jessica Alves, Kim Smith, Leslie Heffron and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 12/7/14

Topics Include: Dennis and Jessica Alves, Kim Smith, Leslie Heffron, John Hicks Ukelele Guy, Jillian LaFlam Wins GloucesterCast Subscriber Contest #3 A Custom Paulie Walnuts Framed Sketch, GloucesterCast Podcast New Subscriber Contest #4 Will Win A 2015 Dinner Dealer Deck A Dinner Dealer Deck Will Go To One Of The First Ten New Subscribers To The GloucesterCast Subscribe to Enter Here, Best Yankee Swap /Christmas Gift Idea Has To Be A Dinner Dealer Deck, GMG XMAS PARTY December 19th 6PM For People That Are GMG Google+ Community Group Members You Got Your Invite with the info Click To Join The GMG Google+ Community Group Here, Paul Morrison Covering Santa’s Arrival In Rockport Aboard The Freemantle Doctor, Craig Kimberley’s Rockport Tool Company Video, Round Table- What Would You Like To See At The Tool Company In Rockport?, Kim Smith Crushes Ladies Night Awareness With A Vine Social Media Awareness Post, Cheese Heaven, Who Is Steering The Downtown Group?, Jessica Alves Beautiful Ring and Baby Emerson, Kim Gets First Shots Of Pinoli In Former Space Occupied By Alchemy,Lots of Insider Scoop About Pinoli (must listen for restaurant insider buffs), Sclafanis Pizza Poll, Sweet Sauce vs Savory Pizza Sauce, Qi Massage Chairs At The Magic Scarf Downtown Gloucester, Thai Choice, Using Percentages, Rolling Stone Retracts Rape Story.

podcasticon1GloucesterCast Podcast New Subscriber Contest #4 Will Win A 2015 Dinner Dealer Deck A Dinner Dealer Deck Will Go To One Of The First Ten New Subscribers To The GloucesterCast Subscribe to Enter Here
To purchase Dinner Dealer Decks Direct From Dennis and Jess and Emerson – https://www.dinnerdealer.com/decks/

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Coast Guard in #GloucesterMA in 1925 @USCGNortheast

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Good morning, Joey,

Attached photo is one I’ve been searching for for three years and finally found it yesterday.

It was taken in 1923 at Coast Guard Base #7 in Gloucester.  It shows 9 of the then new 75’ Coast Guard Patrol Boats (and a couple smaller older boats.

Those boats were assigned along the coast to chase and interdict the rum-rummers during Prohibition.  Over 200 were built and assigned to CG stations on both coasts and later as Coast Guard and Navy patrol craft during WW-II.  Photo credit, Library of Commerce.

I’m currently working on a painting which shows Bill (the real ) McCoy’s rum-runners Arethusa, a/k/a Tomoka jogging on Rum-Row off the New York-New Jersey coast under the watchful eye of one of these, CG-153.  Hope you can use it.

Bill Hubbard

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AERIAL SHORT FILM: MYSTERY BY THE SEA – THE TOOL FACTORY

Posted on by Craig Kimberley

With all the mystery and unknown floating around the fate of the tool factory, I thought I would go take a look…from the sky of course. Officially, it’s the Cape Anne Tool Company. I imagined that most people don’t really know what the entire property looks like, or it’s scope. Within seconds I quickly realized the scale of the place. My mind raced about what could be. You can just imagine all of the possibilities that could be created there, besides a massive residence or condos. I could see a stunning waterside park and recreational space, or perhaps preserving it’s rich fishing history of pigeon cove would be perfect! I hope you enjoy!

(DJI Phantom2, HD-3D gimbal, Gopro4 Black…all footage in real time speed)

Check Out Wolf Hill’s Fabulous and Fun Holiday Decor and Trim-a-Tree Shop!

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Wolf Hill Christmas ©Kim Smith 2014With Wolf Hill located right here in our neighborhood, there’s no reason to travel to Michaels or Target for your holiday decorating whimsy. Their trim-a-tree shop is extra, extra outstanding this year, with pinecones, shells, ribbons, and much, much more.

Wolf Hill Christmas pine cones ©Kim Smith 2014Wolf Hill Christmas shells ©Kim Smith 2014JPGSea urchins ©Kim Smith 2014Many of the decorations are handmade by Gloucester’s own Grace Novello and Jodi Sivak and the decorating workroom tucked in the back is abuzz filling custom holiday orders.

Grace Novello mussel shell Christmas trees ©Kim Smith 2014Grace Novello creates the mussel shell Christmas trees

Jodi Sivak tree butts ©Kim Smith 2014Designer Jodi Sivak cleverly decorates the butt ends cut from Christmas trees

Grace Novello, Pam McKechnie, Jodi Sivak ©Kim Smith 2014Grace Novello, Owner Pam McKechnie, and Jodi Sivak

See more photos here ~ Continue reading “Check Out Wolf Hill’s Fabulous and Fun Holiday Decor and Trim-a-Tree Shop!” →

Santa Visits Rockport Part II

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Part I here <<<.

Santa Warming up his waving by greeting the Homies roosting out on Sandy Bay Ledge.
Santa Warming up his waving by greeting the Homies roosting out on Sandy Bay Ledge.
Hearty souls up on the Headlands.
Hearty souls up on the Rockport Headlands.
First the Tuna Wharf.
First the Tuna Wharf.
Then Bradley Wharf. Surprise! The tide is so low that Santa said no way is he going up that rickety ladder moving on.
Then Bradley Wharf. Surprise! The tide is so low that Santa said no way is he going up that rickety ladder. Moving on to T-Wharf.
Santas helpers. Now here is where it gets weird. Harbormaster Scott Story is alone on the Harbormaster boat. Where did Harbormaster Rosemary Lesch go?
Santa’s helpers. Now here is where it gets weird. Harbormaster Scott Story is alone on the Harbormaster boat. Where did Harbormaster Rosemary Lesch go?
Look at that! Elfen pixie dust or something and she magically appears on the top of the ladder to help Santa.
Look at that! Elfen pixie dust or something and she magically appears on the top of the ladder to help Santa seconds later. There is a rumor that the original Rockport Santa Claus, Harbormaster Shorty Lesch handed down some Santa tricks to his daughter in law.
You had to get an A in Holiday Spirit to get this job.
You had to get an A in Christmas Spirit to get this job.
Carolers really cranking it up. Hey, wait a minute, I saw some of these people at the Photography show over in Magnolia the night before!
Carolers really cranking it up. Hey, wait a minute, I saw some of these people at the Photography show over in Magnolia the night before! Serious Christmas Spirit here.
And Dana-Farber Cancer researcher Marc Vidal holding some adorableness!
And Dana-Farber Cancer researcher Marc Vidal holding some adorableness! Dock Square every year like clockwork.
Did not get name but hilarious photobombing of the carolers.
Did not get name but hilarious photobombing of the carolers.
This crowd just a small fraction of the thousands who braved the weather to greet Santa Claus.
This crowd just a small fraction of the thousands who braved the weather to greet Santa Claus.

OMG, the blog counter tells me that was my 599th post here at Good Morning Gloucester. What to post for number DC? (Hey, I’m a nerd, DC is 600 in Roman numerals.) -Paul Morrison

How do you like your Nuts?

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How do you like your Nuts?

Be a part of the Nutty Redhead’s Kick Starter project. Only 24 day’s left to support Lisa in her quest to give the world something healthy and Tasty. Check out all the links below.

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Nutty Redheaded Woman with a great Idea and Sexy too!

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December 7th 1941

Posted on by capeannpainter

Remember our fellow Americans who served us during WWII. Could we today respond the same way we did back then? I would hope so.

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Oh Teddy, my Teddy BEar

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin

DSCNTeddyBEars5275wmOver half of us still have our teddy bears. My sister (painter Barb) and I were given our teddy bears in the early 1950’s, when we were toddlers. From left to right: “Brownie,” Barb’s bear, my “Get Well” bear, who speaks, my childhood bear “Whitey,” and Janet’s “Get Well Bear.” The new bears speak when you press a button on their stomachs, saying in a lithe girl or boy’s voice things like “Laugh, you’ll feel better.” At first I thought this was corny, but then realized how important It could be to one who is bedridden or gravely ill, like I was. Oh Teddy, my two Teddy Bears, I love you both.

Santa Gets Salty in Rockport

Posted on by Nichole S.

Even the rain couldn’t dampen the anticipation on T Wharf in Rockport yesterday afternoon as the crowd eagerly awaited the arrival of the one and only Santa!

It is truly a one-of-a-kind kind of day in a one-of-a-kind kind of town!

Please excuse my shoddy videography.  As you can imagine, I was filming with one hand, taking photos with the other, and trying to make sure the boys didn’t do belly flops into Rockport Harbor.  Intentionally or by accident.

Ayn Rand Quote of the Week from Greg Bover

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

“You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.”

Ayn Rand (1905-1982)    from the GHS Guidance Newsletter

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Born Alisa Zinov’yevna Rosenbaum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Rand moved to the United States in 1926 with the intention of becoming a screenwriter. After two unsuccessful novels and a largely unnoticed play, she wrote The Fountainhead, published in 1943, which established her fame as a writer and was later made into a popular movie. Her magnum opus, Atlas Shrugged, published in 1957, expanded on her rationalist, anti-romantic themes, which she labeled Objectivism. This book essentially ended her career as a novelist, as she became more and more influential in Republican and conservative political circles for her libertarian philosophies, which rejected altruism and promoted laissez-faire capitalism. She continued to lead the Objectivist movement until her death due to complications of heavy smoking and decades of amphetamine use.

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Community Stuff 12/7/14

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey!

Here is some information about our Annual Santa Party (and a fun video)

On Monday December 8th, 2014 Santa himself will be visiting Cape Ann TV for an early appearance and to take gift requests and this will be recorded & aired on Channel 12 at Christmas!
To see Santa be here at Cape Ann TV (38 Blackburn Center, Gloucester) from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on December 8th, 2014! 

New this year: We will also take a professional photo of your child and email it to you.


Wally’s Blackburn Bistro will be providing cookies and hot chocolate.

We are also a Project Uplift gift donation site, if you would like to bring in a new unwrapped present.

This is free event and open to all Cape Ann Children.

Merry Christmas!

Thanks!

~Becky Tober

Monday, December 8th – 4pm to Close at Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant on Main Street: Docksiders Fundraiser Night at Jalapenos. A portion of all restaurant sales will go towards the Docksiders’ fundraising efforts. There will be a 50/50 raffle that night, and we will also be selling tickets for our lottery ticket drawing.

Friday, December 12th – 7pm at the Gloucester High School cafeteria: Docksiders Coffee House. $5 admission. The band will be performing, and snacks will be available for purchase. There will be a 50/50 raffle that night, and we will also be selling tickets for our lottery ticket drawing.

Hi Joey,

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe is casting for the Valentine’s show, Shakespeare on Love, and we still need a few roles filled. The show will run February 13th-15th at the Community House in Rockport. At this time, we are looking to cast:

a Lady Ann, to perform a scene from Richard III (Duke of Gloucester). Richard is already cast, but if you’re interested in reading for Lady Ann, please contact Susan at salconsult@verizon.net

We’re also in the market for:

A charismatic and dashing gentleman to play Mercutio

A lovesick  young man to play Romeo

a girl-Friday type lady to play Benvolio

They’ll be performing an arrangement of scenes from Romeo and Juliet that explores the bromance (and maybe romance) between Romeo and Mercutio. If you’re interested in reading for one of these roles, please contact Aynsley at aynsleyms@gmail.com to arrange a reading.

There are a few other roles that have not been cast, so if you’re interested in acting, you can email aynsleyms@gmail.com with a short description of any acting experience and anything you’d be interested in. 

Thanks!

Aynsley Dunn

Cape Ann Painter and Photographer Group Meeting on Friday, December 12 9-10:30

Hi Everyone,
Happy Holidays!
The Cape Ann Painter and Photographer Group will meet on Friday, December 12 fro 9-10:30 AM at Cape Ann Giclee, 20 Maplewood Ave, Gloucester.
Please bring something that you are working on to share.  All are welcome!
Hope to see you.
Alice Gardner

North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau

Celebrates Essex County’s Tourism Leaders at their

Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony on November 12th

The North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau held their Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, November 12th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at Salvatore’s Restaurant, 354 Merrimack St., Lawrence.  North of Boston CVB leadership presented the 2014 Essex County Tourism Awards, inducted new Board members and thanked outgoing Board members for their service.

2014-2015 Board of Directors

Executive Board

Patrick Cornelissen, Chair – Endicott College

Kate Fox, Vice Chair – Destination Salem

Tobin Dominick, Immediate Past Chair – Cape Ann’s Marina Resort

Scott Marshall, Treasurer – Seacoast Events

Bethany Groff Dorau, Secretary – Historic New England

Tina Jordan, At Large – Salem Witch Museum

Rinus Oosthoek, At Large – Salem Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors

Donna Abdulla– Joe’s Playland

Julie Arrison – Historic New England/ Phillips House

Michael Bevilacqua – Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce

George Carey – FINZ Seafood & Grill

Jennifer Close – Peabody Essex Museum
Tammy Harrington – Salem Trolley
Karen Nascembeni – North Shore Music Theatre

Tami O’Brien – Encompass Premiums & Apparel

Linn Parisi – Discover Gloucester/ Over the Bridge Tours

Bill Steelman – Essex National Heritage Commission

Taunya Wolfe Finn, CTP – Wolfe Adventures and Tours, LLC

Rhonda Woodman – Woodman’s of Essex

New Directors

Pilar Garro – The Trustees of Reservations, Castle Hill at The Crane Estate

John Orlando – The Harborview Inn

Departing Director

Ann Ormond – Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce

2014 Anne Turcotte Leadership Award

Paul Frontierro, 7 Seas Whale Watch in Gloucester

The Anne Turcotte Leadership Award is presented to an individual or organization whose innovation, expertise and energy serves as an inspiration for others in the tourism industry.

Paul Frontierro, Owner and General Manager of 7 Seas Whale Watch in Gloucester was nominated by the membership and endorsed by the Nominating Committee and Board of Directors for going above and beyond to make sure that visitors have a wonderful and unforgettable experience.  Paul and his team offer visitors an experience well beyond that of your typical whale watch. They educate in a fun and memorable way, entertain, and set a high standard for future tours and excursions.  And they do it under some of the most difficult conditions, including seasickness, bad weather, or (worst of all) no whale sightings.  Even if hit by all three of these catastrophes, visitors walk away from a 7 Seas Whale Watch with smiles.  Paul and his crew are “that good.”  His passion and dedication makes him the perfect candidate for this award.

2014 Award Winners l.to r. Paul Frontierro, Pam Peterson, Stacia Cooper, Dr. Michael Medlock, Will Cole, Senator Kathleen O’Connor Ives

NBCVB Annual Dinner 2014 - 2014 Award Winners for email

CVB Leadership:  Outgoing Chair Tobin Dominick and Incoming Patrick Cornelissen

NBCVB Annual Dinner 2014 - Tobin and Patrick Chair Presentation for email

 
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