Heading to work this morning I noticed the glowing copper roof on the tower of the Beauport gleaming through the foggy morning and of course I only had my iphone, but I still thought it made a great contrast to our Fisherman’s green patina! 
Month: May 2016
Found on the Hard Drive 2007
Found these photos the other day. I took these before I ever heard of Joey or GMG.
I miss my Purple Tracker.
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SELL OUT WARNING: Roomful of Blues Cruise this SUNDAY
When I lived for a while in the mountains near Woodstock, NY, people there used to say, “We have three seasons: July, August and Winter.” This spring might make you wonder if the same is true here in Gloucester. It’s not. Nice weather is around the corner and it starts this weekend when we celebrate Memorial Day and call it the beginning of summer (even though astronomically, summer isn’t for another 4 weeks). So … good riddance oh nasty spring — IT’S TIME TO PARTY!
But here’s the thing: even if our capricious New England weather decides not to cooperate, which we all know is possible, you can still party in supreme comfort aboard The Beauport Prince Cruise Ship on Memorial Day Sunday with 5-time Grammy nominees Roomful of Blues! That’s because the Beauport Princess is a Cruise Ship (not a whale watch boat) sporting 2 climate-controlled indoor decks with dance floors PLUS an open-air top deck — and there’s a full bar on every deck. For this cruise, we have theatre seating on the first deck, tables on the 2nd deck and couches on the top deck — because Mother Nature could be nice to us after all! Tickets are only $35 in advance ($45 at the dock if there are any left — this cruise has sold out the last 2 years). It’s the best Memorial Day bargain you’ll find so get tickets right now RIGHT HERE!
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GHS cool Class of 1971: Who did this?
Were you there? Who did you go with? Who organized the line up? Who did the poster?
Do you have photos?
How did I get here? The Gloucester High School gym was named after Albert Bacheler, as in the former Principal and owner of the very special Civil War era coat needing restoration. We’ve heard from Gloucester graduates and former teachers with no recollection of the coat. We’ve also heard from some that remember seeing it. Thanks to Barry Pett and Ken Joyce for adding in details. I’m looking for interior photographs of the old gym, especially those showing the cadet side where we’ve been told the coat was featured. On this poster it’s simply G.H.S. Gym.
Barry Pett’s graduation year made me think of 1970s high school concerts held in gyms, and there you have it: off road research and fun side trips.
J. Giels Geils Band played Stonehedge in Ipswich twice in 1970 J. Geils Band tour dates
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The Buoy House ~ Bayview
I’ve always enjoyed the multitude of colors the buoys bring to this scene. Last time I was there, it was just before sunset and I was chased away by a few raccoons surveying the area. (Buoys made by my neighbor Greg Marchant, Ipswich Bay Wooden Buoys)
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A Sail on the Ardelle
I was fortunate enough to enjoy some much needed schooner therapy the other night by taking a sail on the Ardelle with Captain Harold Burnham.
All is right in the world while on the water.
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Beauport Hotel Job Openings
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Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board Listings For 5/24/16
Cape Ann Community
Welcome To Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board
A place where non-profit Cape Ann organizations can post press releases directly and then those press releases will be reposted to http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com . This is not an advertising space for businesses, fitness or wellness organizations, or music listings.
The web address will be http://www.capeanncommunity.com
To have your community organization news posted here, contact Joey C who will grant access for you to post directly.
OPEN HOUSE – May 26th – Gloucester Biotechnology Academy
May 24, 2016 ~ Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute
OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, May 26th
4:00-7:00pm
55 Blackburn Center, Gloucester
A new Biotech career training academy has opened in Gloucester – recent high school grads welcome to apply now! Come see what everyone is talking about at our Open House. Tour the new facility and meet the staff.
Gloucester Biotechnology Academy:
- Preparation for entry-level lab tech jobs
- Nine-month training on modern biotech methods
- No tuition or fees – course is completely underwritten
- Paid internship after completing 2 semesters
- Career skills and mentoring
Please email if you have questions: biotech.academy@gmgi.org
For more information: Gloucester Biotechnology Academy
Maritime Gloucester Season Opening – May 28
Image ~ May 23, 2016 ~ maritimegloucesterprograms
Math Volunteers Needed
Wellspring’s Adult Learning Initiative (ALI) is seeking volunteer tutors to help in our math class. You don’t need to be an expert, just bring your enthusiasm!
Our summer session starts June 6th and runs until July 27th. Classes meet at 302 Essex Ave, Gloucester on Mondays at 8:45 am to 10:40 am and Wednesdays at 10:50 am to 12:30 pm. Please contact Mary to learn more about this volunteer opportunity at (978) 281-3221 x300.
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Cooked fruit vs fresh fruit…
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Paul Virzi:What Women Can’t Stand
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Thinly Sliced #Pork Loin Sandwiches Made On The @WeberGrills Kettle
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Rubbed The Pork Loin with Paul Prudhomme blackened seasoning and coarse black pepper. Set up the kettle using the snake method with briquettes, apple chunks and cherry chips.
When she hit 130 internal I basted her with some Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce.
145 internal and she got pulled off and rested for 10 minutes before thinly slicing it for sandwiches.
Topped with cole slaw and Franks hot sauce. So tender, juicy and flavorful!
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FIRST LOOK BEAUTIFUL GOOD HARBOR BEACH PIPING PLOVERS!
Not shy in the least, the four Good Harbor Beach Piping Plovers spent the early part of the morning running and feeding along the shoreline, bathing in the tidal flats, and ferociously defending their territory against other avian intruders. A jogger ran past the one preening at the water’s edge–he was quite close–but that did not seem to alarm the Plover. They are diminutive little creatures, about six to seven inches in length, and show mostly white feathers when flying overhead.
Breakfast – Piping Plovers eat insects and small invertebrates
One Piping Plover seemed to be testing different sites to nest, momentarily hunkering down, then leaving the spot, and then returning a few moments later to vigorously dig a deeper depression in the sand, before then flying away.
Testing the depression
Leaving the possible nesting site
Returning to the depression
Digging in!
The roped off area appears to be a terrific solution in helping to protect the possible nesting sites. Visitors to Good Harbor Beach this morning were very mindful about respecting the boundary. And there was not a single dog in sight, off leash or otherwise. The Plovers flew in and out of the restricted area, as did Killdeers and several other species of shore birds.
A Killdeer feeding near the Piping Plovers. The Killdeers, also members of the Charadadriidae, are slightly larger and a much darker brown than the Piping Plovers.
Preening
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City of Gloucester from the Railways
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Gallery 53 Opening Party, May 28th
Gallery 53 on Rocky Neck
53 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
Gallery hours, Daily, 10:00-6:00 PM, Fridays and Saturdays ‘till 9:00 PM
Gallery Opening May 25, 10-6; Opening reception, May 28, 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Gallery 53 on Rocky Neck Announces Opening Party on Saturday, May 28
New season presents artist demos and 8 new members
Gallery 53 on Rocky Neck opens for the season on Wednesday, May 25, followed by a festive opening party on Saturday, May 28, from 6 – 8 pm to celebrate the new season and welcome seven new gallery members. Save the date! The public is invited to visit the gallery on beautiful Rocky Neck in Gloucester, MA to meet the artists and enjoy an array of beverages and delicious edible treats.
The gallery welcomes eight new members: Deborah Barnwell, jewelry; Pam Courtleigh, assemblage; Rob Dieboll, painting; Gail Gang, painting; Ellen Garvey, blown glass; Kathleen George, painting; Shana Holub, ceramics, and Cornelius Sullivan, etching. See our Facebook page and web page rockyneckartcolony.org/gallery-53-on-rocky-neck/ for more pictures and further information about the upcoming season full of surprises.
On the same Saturday, May 28, our first Summer Artist Series artist holds her opening reception at the gallery, as well. The abstract paintings and mixed media of Kathy Soles, former Goetemann Artist in Residence on Rocky Neck, are on display in the Ann Fisk Room at Gallery 53 from May 25through June 7. The Gallery 53 SAS (Summer Artist Series) this year is exciting with seven incredible artists showing their work. See rockyneckartcolony.org/summer-artist-series/ for detailed information.
The season also includes a series of artist demonstrations on Saturdays, from 1-3 pm. Please join us and watch how art is made up close and personal. A schedule and full list of participants is available on our web page rockyneckartcolony.org/gallery-53-on-rocky-neck/.
The Rocky Neck Art Colony, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions, workshops, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. Long renowned for its luminous light, this harbor and coastal location has been a magnet for some of the most revered realist paintings in American art and a catalyst for the progressive ideas of artists from Stuart Davis, Marsden Hartley, Milton Avery, and Nell Blaine, among many others. Today Rocky Neck continues to attract artists and art lovers to a thriving creative community. For up to date information visit rockyneckartcolony.org.
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Help Wanted
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Music Around Town ~ May 23-29, 2016
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Little River Restoration Project Completed
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Taking a Tour at Cape Ann Museum
Three lovely ladies, from New Hampshire, Gloucester and Florida, waiting in the Garden at Cape Ann Museum.
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Good Morning Gloucester 