Month: September 2018

SNAPSHOTS FROM THE GLOUCESTER SCHOONER FESTIVAL RECEPTION AND AWARDS CEREMONY

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With 29 schooners participating and a three day stretch of perfect weather, the 34th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival was a magnificent success. Congratulations to all the schooners, to the captains, crew, festival committee members, and to all the volunteers and organizations who make possible this most stellar of maritime sailing events. 

Captain Amanda Madiera was honored with a trophy to be given annually in her name: The “Amanda Maderia Award for the George Nichols Cup for Women Skippers.”

GLOUCESTER SCHOONER FESTIVAL 2018 RACE RESULTS

Mayor’s Race Large Schooner: Adventure

Columbia Trophy: Columbia

Medium Schooner: Tree of Life

Medium Schooner with a Marconi-rig: Brilliant

Small Schooner: Malibar

Small Schooner with a Marconi-rig: Blackbird

Amanda Maderia Award for the George Nichols Cup for Women Skippers: Hindu

BEAUTIFUL SCHOONER FEST FIREWORKS LIGHT UP THE NIGHT SKY

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Schooner Fest/Labor Day fireworks illuminating Gloucester Harbor and the night sky.

Sunday’s parade of Sails from The Lady Jillian

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Thank you to the Schooner Committee for organizing this amazing and fun event.  We watched the Parade of Sails from Lady Jillian, a great way to see all the schooners.

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Massachusetts Cultural Council announces new cultural district funding: Gloucester eligible for $10,000

Posted on by Catherine

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Announcement from the Massachusetts Cultural Council:

“Some good news to share: As the Mass Cultural Council (MCC) allocation was increased this year we are able to provide financial support to all the designated cultural districts for Fiscal Year 2019. Each district is eligible to receive a grant of up to $5,000 based on the submission of a plan of action and budget outlining the use of funds. The use of funds must be in line with the goals of the cultural district initiative…(such as) fees for professional consultants; hiring staff to manage or coordinate district activities; marketing and promotion of district activities and events; and fees connected to new cultural programs. Grant funds cannot be used for capital improvement projects or non-arts related activities…We are very delighted to be able to offer this small investment to support your work.”

Gloucester is eligible to apply for up to $10,000 because the city features two cultural districts: Rocky Neck and downtown. The application will be LIVE this week, due October, and awarded December.

Schooners on Parade. This is Gloucester.

Posted on by Nichole S.

Yesterday’s Parade of Sails was tremendous.  A bustling harbor was out in full force to admire the schooners, but we were lucky enough to get close to a few of them. Ironically, the wind in their sails was breathtaking.

 

Serendipitous Sunset

Posted on by Pat D

My sister was here visiting recently, and we found ourselves admiring the beauty of Our Lady of Good Voyage church.  As we were getting into the car intending to hunt for some sunset photos, a gentleman approached us to offer to share his view of Gloucester harbor at sunset.  We gave it careful consideration and took him up on his generous offer.

Our new friend, Bob, was not kidding around about the spectacular view. Although the sunset that evening was hazy, his hospitality was anything but! Our hesitance was rewarded with great conversation and new friendship.  It’s always wonderful to meet new people and share stories.  Thank you Bob for sharing your home and mostly for just being a nice guy!  I hope we meet again.

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Book Signing Celebration Illustrated children’s book, “Let’s Go, Animal Tracks in the Snow”.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Book Signing Celebration

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What: Illustrated children’s book, “Let’s Go, Animal Tracks in the Snow”. Award

winning entry in the past year’s Cape Ann Reads contest, written by Diane Polley

of Essex and beautifully illustrated by Marion Hall of Manchester. This sweet

book encourages children and their families to use their imaginations and

explore the natural world right outside their door.

When: Saturday September 8

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anytime between 11:30-1:30

Where: Cape Ann Community Cinema 21 Main St, Gloucester

Free family friendly event . Meet Diane Polley, author and Marion Hall,

illustrator, who will be signing and selling copies of their book. (discounted

price at this event)

Light refreshments, activities for the kids and something special to watch on the

big screen as well.

GloucesterCast 295 With Traci Thayne Corbett, Ken Reihl and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 9/2/18

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GloucesterCast 295 With Traci Thayne Corbett, Ken Reihl and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 9/2/18

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Topics Include:

Cape Ann Community Cinema Listings are always stickied in the GMG Calendar at the top of the blog or you can click here to go directly to the website

Block Party

Mayor’s Reception

Schooner Festival Floats

Rudder Closed For The Season

Cape Ann Low License Plate Auction www.lovecapeann.com 

Sept 5th Businesswomen’s Mixer at Captain Carlos

Businesswomen’s Luncheon with Nancy Frates

Business after Hours At Bravo Pizza In Manchester

$25,000 Game

Clamfest August 20th

Cape Ann Plein Air Columbus Day Week

Art Haven

Back to School After School Programs

Slime Night September 28th

Thanks Susan Lipsett For making us Kouign Amann

Check Out My Auxiliary Sites-

www.capeanneats.com

www.capeanncommunity.com

www.capeannwellness.com

 

BREAKING: GLOUCESTER SCHOONER FESTIVAL 2018 RACE RESULTS

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Mayor’s Race Large Schooner: Adventure

Columbia Trophy: Columbia

Medium Schooner: Tree of Life

Medium Schooner with a Marconi-rig: Brilliant

Small Schooner: Malibar

Small Schooner with a Marconi-rig: Blackbird

Amanda Maderia Award for the George Nichols Cup for Women Skippers: Hindu

CAPTAINS AND CREW SCHOONER FESTIVAL BREAKFAST AT THE GLOUCESTER HOUSE

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Captain Heath Ellis and crew of the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon

Hosted by the Schooner Festival Committee and Lenny Linquata of the Gloucester House Restaurant, the schooner fest captains and crew members were treated to a delicious and hardy breakfast this morning. Originally offered for a modest price, a rousing cheer was heard when it was announced breakfast was courtesy of the Schooner Festival Committee!

Thanks to the Schooner Festival Committee and to all the volunteers for all they do to bring this glorious event to Gloucester!
Schooner Lynx Captains Alex and Donald Peacock, Captain Tom Ellis, Mike Costello, and Schooner Committee Chairperson Daisy Nell

Host Lenny Linquata and Captain Tom

SPLENDID SCHOONER FEST FIREWORKS

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Saturday night’s Schooner Fest fireworks display from Stage Fort Park was beautiful. They’ll be time tomorrow to sort through the photos and in the meantime, here is preview. Outstanding!

Rockport Fire Department responds to Long Beach cottage 🔥 fire smoke call

Posted on by Catherine

Area residents murmuring that the smoke is possibly due to a refrigerator electrical fire. Rockport firefighters are assessing the situation on the ground. Simultaneous scene of spectators and beachgoers

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smoke rising visible from a distance- from window of front row cottage Long Beach

 

 

Parade of Sails spotters and sportscasters as classic as Red Sox announcers!

Posted on by Catherine

Gorgeous morning brings big crowds to the boulevard for Gloucester 34th Annual Schooner Festival Parade of Sails. Color announcing is always excellent Photo Left to right: Laura with blue phone- assuming husband Jim spotting and calling in- major intel and committee work from both; Daisy Nell-great musician, singer, author and maritime gloucester historian – no wonder her color is so crisp and clear; and Mike Costello, former Cape Ann Chamber Pres. and co founder pushing event to Labor Day weekend. The city, Schooner Festival committee and sponsors do a remarkable job! Look for 1623 Studio broadcast (Cape Ann TV)- will add link here when available

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Jim and Laura at last year Mayor’s Reception

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Fishing Schooner Columbia launch 1923 then and now

Posted on by Catherine

Columbia was designed by Starling Burgess. Shown here under construction at the Essex boat yard (Arthur Dana Story ship yard), launched, and sailing to Gloucester 1923. Leslie Jones photographs, from glass negatives Boston Public Library collection. It sank in 1946.

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The new Columbia is participating in the Gloucester Schooner Festival 2018 – download the fantastic program here- handy information about each boat and all the special events

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2018 Gloucester Schooner Festival Parade of Sails – Columbia 

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