It’s cold in Gloucester, but hot in Austin at SXSW

I could complain that SXSW isn’t what it used to be — that’s it has morphed from a music festival to a tech festival (which it has).  Or I could just listen to the music that is still there and see what’s hot.  So I did.  Check out Elle King, who recently recorded at Sun Studios in Memphis.  If you hurry, you can get to Austin in time to see her showcase tomorrow night.

You can watch over 100 SXSW music videos here.  Let us know if you see somebody you’d like us to bring to Gloucester or Beverly.

If you’re already in Austin and checking GMG for a taste of home, I recommend you go see the world premiere of “All Things Must Pass” a documentary about the rise and fall of Tower Records.  Here’s a quote from Tower’s founder, Russ Solomon, that might surprise you, “I don’t buy records anymore. I’m too old for that.”  See the full interview here.

Tonight! Brian Templeton, Billy Loosigian, David Mattacks and dear Ol’ Dave Sag’s. Thursday night blues party @ The Rhumb Line 8:30-11:30pm 3.19.2015

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I’m sick. I’ve been diagnosed with thrombosis of the gnosis. And it’s all my fault.
To make amends I’ve got to get down with Mr. Brian Templeton, harpist galore and weeper of the flame. We just pulled him out of the muddy water and gave him free reign to oil all your moving parts.  He’s coming!  And this Kat can sing and captivate you effortlessly. He’s the only Kat I know who can wear overalls and make you believe it. You won’t want to miss it.
He’s bringing along the ferocious and mighty Billy Loosigian, the catarrhist among Qatarists, the most electrifying stylists I know, as well as that carbuncle- inducing master of the drums: Mr. David Mattacks. Shangri-La, here we come!
And, remember, folks, try Dave Sag’s Blooze Party Detergent® for all your catharsis needs. It’s 30% more effective than the leading Blooze Party with less egotistical soloing and more danceable grooves. Just pour our gloppy mess directly on  all your human stains and watch our secret ingredients assuage all your honky guilt and related angst. Works for me.

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Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732

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Smith Cove on Saint Patrick’s Day Drone Video From Bill O’Connor

Hi Joey,

Sign of a long Winter: There’s still a thin layer of ice in Smith Cove on Saint Patrick’s Day.  

Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid

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Check Out The Ferrante Family’s Gorgeous St. Joseph Shrine- Photos from Anthony Marks

Taste of Cape Ann – Great Turnout for Great Causes

Held at Crusieport and all donations go to Cape Ann Animal Aid  and Open Door.

 

                

Nichole’s Picks of the Weekend 3/21 + 3/22

SPRING!

Not that it feels that way ;(

Pick #1

Thanks to Paul Morrison you may have already heard about this…but it is totally worth repeating!

Paul did a post about it just yesterday!

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We have always loved the school plays at O’Maley and I’m confident that this will be no exception!

Pick #2  

Sugar Shack Saturdays @ Appleton Farms

Spring is coming and the sap is running! Experience the time-honored tradition of maple sugaring with Sugar Shack Saturdays at Appleton Farms. Spend the morning or afternoon with us and see how we turn sap into sweet syrup. Start by getting creative with some maple themed crafts in the Appleton Old House. Then get outside and explore our very own sugar shack! Learn how we tap our trees every spring, see the evaporator in action, and even taste some of our syrup! We will end back inside with some delicious snacks, including Appleton Farms cheese and a maple treat, while we read a sugaring story!

Morning Session: 10:30AM-12PM
Afternoon Session: 1:30-3PM

Recommended for ages 8 and under but everyone is welcome! Space is limited. Please contact crouillard@ttor.org or 978.356.5728 x18 for registration.

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Pick #3

This is a little less traditional, but I’ve been meaning to let you know about it for quite some time.

A fantastic on-line computer coding site for kids brought to you by MIT

Check out SCRATCH here!

Scratch is a programming language and an online community where children can program and share interactive media such as stories, games, and animation with people from all over the world. As children create with Scratch, they learn to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically. Scratch is designed and maintained by the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab.

For more listings check out our friends at North Shore Kid

Community Stuff 3/19/15

Parent Mentor Recruitment:

3/17/15

Pathways’ Cape Ann Families is seeking men and women to participate in the parent mentor program.  This Cape Ann Families Program serves families in the Gloucester/Cape Ann Community.  Parent mentors can have a variety of roles, which include enjoying activities together, strengthening confidence and self-esteem, connecting with local resources and creating mutual trust and respect.  We are looking for volunteers to participate in our Parent Mentor Training, after which each volunteer will be matched with a parent, beginning a year-long mentorship/friendship.  The next five week training will run on Friday afternoons from April 17th-May 15th.  Please contact Hailey Granger, Family Services Coordinator at 978-281-2400 x110 or at hgranger@pw4c.org for more information.

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‘1959 Pink Thunderbird’

An evening of two comedic one acts by James McClure.

Our evening takes place in Maynard, Texas, where we meet folks longing for the past and its happier times.

The characters in these two well-crafted 45 minute comedic one acts, stumble clumsily, lovingly,

and laughably into adulthood, leaving behind the illusion of their identity and discovering what matters most.

Performances April 9-12 & 16-18

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CONTACT CATcollab@gmail.com

VISIT http://CapeAnnTheatreCollaborative.com


Dear Joey: 

I  thought I would send along some info on this upcoming benefit concert.  It will be an incredible event, held in the Gloucester UU church – which has a large hall with excellent acoustics.  Bach’s Mass in B minor represents the culmination of his achievement, and we will also have a pre-concert talk by eminent musicologist and Bach biographer, Christof Wolff.  The musicians are top notch.  This is part of our music and lecture series, but it really represents a one of a kind event due to the logistics and number of musicians involved.  If you can swing it, come and hear the talk, enjoy an hour and 45 minutes of some of the most sublime music ever composed, and enjoy a Gala reception.  Proceeds will help preserve our beautiful and historic building (the last of it’s kind in the area). 

Alison Rowell

Haskell Street, Gl.

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GloucesterCast 122 Cape Ann Real Estate With Kenny MacCarthy and Host Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 3/18/15 #GloucesteerMA

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Kenny MacCarthy started the GloucesterCast with me over 4 years ago.  I love how Kenny doesn’t sugarcoat anything to do with Real Estate.  There is so much to learn from him about the inner machinations of the Real Estate world today.

If you have a home to sell or want to work with someone that you can trust to give you the straight information instead of trying to sell you something at all costs whether it is the right fit for you or not, Kenny is your guy.

Call Kenny to go over your Real Estate needs here- (978) 758-0983 or Check out his website here- http://capeanninfo.com/

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Chris DeWolfe Was Right: Mile Marker One Has Incredible Steak tips

One Look At Toby’s Face Says It All

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Mile Marker One Current Hours:

Sunday-Thursday Breakfast Menu 7:00AM-11:30 Lunch/Dinner Menu 11:30AM-8:00PM

Friday & Saturday Breakfast Menu 7:00AM-11:30 Lunch/Dinner Menu 11:30AM-9:00PM

Now accepting Easter reservations! The heated River Deck will be open on April 5th!

The Cape Ann Marina has extended children’s pool hours to 11:00AM – 8:00PM daily. We offer both day passes and a variety of memberships to fit any family’s needs. In addition to the pool and jacuzzi, we offer a full menu from Mile Marker One in the Aqua Room.

Sigrid Olsen!

Screen_Shot_2015-01-15_at_8.43.00_AM_grandeSigrid Olsen is partnering with Home Shopping Network! Her debut dates are as follows: First preview on The List, April 16th, and then for 4 hours on April 21st. The collection will be available online at Home Shopping Network around the 1st of April. Read the Women’s Wear Daily article here: Sigrid Olsen Teams with HSN 

 

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Sigrid writes about her new location for Sigrid Olsen Art, “This is for all of my customers who have walked up and down Pineapple Ave in Sarasota looking for my shop, and those who, in the future, will be pondering my absence on Rocky Neck. I am sorry. I miss my little retail snapshots of both communities but am enjoying a new chapter. I have collected all my belongings, my artwork and set up a studio and office in my new home on Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida.” Read more on her Facebook Page here.

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Live From Virgilio’s Bakery With Breaking News! 

 



On sale tomorrow at Virgilio’s will be  $4.50 bowls of St. Joseph Pasta, including their famous St. Joseph Roll! Get there early… this is sure to sell out fast! 



St Joseph Zeppole will also be on sale $2.50 per Pastry! 



Viva San Guisseppe! 





A special thank you to owner Joe Virgilio for the fresh ricotta cheese I needed my feast tomorrow! 

Alice In Wonderland Starts this Friday at the O’Maley Innovation Middle School

Rubber Duck wants to keep her rubbery head on so she’s getting tickets!

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Alice in Wonderland at the O’Maley Middle School next two weekends. Go early. Go often. Bring your kids.

Kudos to Y Teen Leaders for volunteering & cleaning up Stage Fort Park

Fr. Jim Blessing The Altar & Ingredients for The 2015 St. Joseph Feast

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Photos by Bridget Mathews

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Early this morning daughter Amanda and I were reminiscing about this years Novean while looking through dozens of photos downloaded onto my computer. It’s with mixed emotions I write todays post. Feeling incredible blessed to be surrounded this year by so many who share a devotion to St. Joseph. As a group through the power of prayer we have come together to continue the deep rooted Sicilian tradition for future generations. It’s been wonderful to see the young kids join us in prayer and song each night. It truly warmes my heart to see them inthustically following  their prayer books eager to learn the  Sicilian words! It’s been a wonderful 2 weeks of prayer and preparation for our celebatory feast on Thursday March 19th. It’s hard to believe that tonight is our last “Novena” of the 2015 celebration. I have to thank my faithful Novena ladies for everything they did to make this years so special…the memories we made, the laughs we had, the tears we shed, and the jokes we told, and the  stories shared will be remember for a lifetime. As Andrea reminds us each night “we got at least 30 more years of this together ladies!” Please know from the bottom of my heart ,I thank each and everyone of you for being by my side night after night and I very much look forward to the next 30 years together.  Tonight we pray one last time together, and tomorrow we celebrate our Patron Saint Joseph!

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Viva Gesu Maria Giuseppe….Viva!

 

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 Father Jim Blessing the Altar and ingredients for tomorrows feast Of St. Joseph

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Wednesday’s with Fly Amero ~ This weeks special guest is Bill Gleason

 

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Wednesday, March 18th – 8pm
Special Guest:
BILL GLEASON!!!

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He’s not as mean as he looks, but… his guitar playing sure
is!  And singing, too!  Bill Gleason is our very own blues
master, and we’re extremely lucky to have him among us.
He’s the real deal, folks.  We start at 8.  Don’t miss it! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Check out Fred’s rockin’ wine menu!

Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/

 

SISTA FELICIA COOKS FOR ST JOSEPH’S DAY FILMED BY GIANNI GALLO PART I& II FILMED BY GIANNI GALLO

Look For All The Ingredients In One Spot At Market Basket (see this post)-

VIVA MARKET BASKET!

www.galloproductions.com