Month: December 2019

Thanks to the people that bought my prints I bought all new audio gear for taping the GloucesterCast

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All our guests will have their own mics on mic stands and it will be routed through an audio mixer for the live stream.

Plowing it right back in to try to make the blog better all the time. So thanks for supporting my work and know that I’ll keep working to bring improvements for you, our viewership!

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LAST CHANCE TO SEE HAMMOND CASTLE DURING THEIR “DECK THE HALLS” EVENT -WITH ROOMS BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED FOR THE HOLIDAYS BY LOCAL FLORISTS AND LANDSCAPERS INCLUDING ANNISQUAM LANDCARE, CHAPMAN’S, LINDA BROWN, HARBORSIDE INTERIORS, AND AUDREYS

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Don’t miss this magical (and first annual newly reinstated) “Deck the Halls” holiday event at Hammond Castle. Each of the main rooms of the Castle has been exquisitely decorated by local florists and landscapers, and also draws from the Museum’s own vintage holiday decorations that had been packed away several decades ago.

“Deck the Halls” is just one of the many events designed to engage the greater Cape Ann community. Linda Harvey, the Museum’s Executive Director, and her staff, are transforming Hammond Castle, from a sleepy museum into a vibrant member of the Cape Ann arts and culture institutions.

“Deck the Halls” is open daily through the week, from 10am to 3pm, closing on Friday, December 20th. Plus, if you stop in at the gift shop and purchase an item in an amount greater than $20.00, admission to the Museum is FREE. This is a wonderful deal because the gift shop is chock-a-block full of unique, castle-by-the-sea inspired presents, especially for the youngest on your holiday gift list.

*Note- The nutcrackers are handmade in Germany, not Chinese factory made.

Thank you to Mayor Sefatia for the suggestion not to miss the exhibit, and to bring bring my camera along so our readers will also want to pop on over 🙂

 

 

 

GHS boys basketball home games today! 🏀🏀 And a great read Charles Barkley basketball story

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Home games tonight! 5:30PM vs. Peabody GHS boys JV basketball / 7pm GHS boys Varsity. (Girls’ basketball games alternate with the boys’ so they’re Away today in Peabody.)

Shout out to outstanding communication by Athletic Director Bryan Lafata! Essential content updated on Facebook and twitter (GHS Fishermen Athletics @FishermenGhs) and all that parent email correspondence. There are a ton of winter sports (boys’ and girls teams; varsity and JV): basketball, hockey, track, wrestling, cheerleading, swimming…

Here’s a must read basketball story. I  know. I know. It’s not a Celtics story. Trust me if you’re a sports fan and have a beating heart you’ll enjoy the read here. “My Pal Charles: An NBA Star, an immigrant scientist, and a friendship no one believed”, story by Shirley Wang for WBUR.org published in Reader’s Digest Dec.2018-Jan 2019 issue.

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Angie’s Alpaca Socks Are the Best

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There are things in your life that you treat yourself to just because it makes sense. Angie’s Alpaca Socks are my weak spot. I just love these and when I realized I’d left mine behind in New York recently, I panicked a little. Luckily for me, these great products are out at many local craft fairs at this time of year, so I now have a new pair. They might seem pricey for socks ($21) but I think I get my wear out of them as I wear them nearly daily in the winter months. So cozy and warm!

“Sea Lights,” presented by LuminArtz, wowed attendees on Saturday in the courtyard of the Cape Ann Museum

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“Sea Lights,” presented by LuminArtz, wowed attendees on Saturday in the courtyard of the Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester, from 6 to 9 p.m. This new annual event featured images projected onto the building and atmospheric music controlled by moving lighted blocks. See the LuminArtz Facebook page for more details.

Photos from Mary Carlin

GloucesterCast 370 With Ralph DiGiorgio, Cathy McCarthy, Jeff Surrette, Chris McCarthy, Pat & Jimmy Dalpiaz, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 12/15/19

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GloucesterCast 370 With Ralph DiGiorgio, Cathy McCarthy, Jeff Surrette, Chris McCarthy, Pat & Jimmy Dalpiaz, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 12/15/19

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Topics Include:

The Gang Is Back!

First To Say The Word Of The Day 40 minutes Into The Podcast Wins

Treats provided by Mom’s Kitchen-

Mom’s Kitchen will be moving across the street to some new digs!

Exciting Improvements Coming To The Audio.  Thanks To Ken Lawrence from the Podcore Nerdcast for the help

Rocky Neck New Year’s Day Plunge 11:00AM New Year’s day

Lobster Trap Tree Lighting

Su Chang’s
Beauport Stay
Nantucket Christmas Stroll
Jim has an update for Great Marsh Brewery in Essex
Minglewood Harborside wing Night and $10 Freebie

MORE SNAPSHOTS FROM THE WORLD’S BEST LOBSTER TRAP MAGICAL TREE LIGHTING

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Photos from Saturday evening’s tree lighting event, including several of Traci Thayne Corbett, Art Haven’s director, and her super helpers Lily and Cee Cee. Traci is the person who helps the kids in creating all the fabulous hand painted buoys that adorn the tree.

Traci, Lily, and Cee Cee

Tremendous thanks and huge shout outs to David Brooks, Shawn Henry, Traci Corbett, Warren Waugh, Cape Ann Art Haven, Three Lantern Marine Fishing, Great Marsh Brewing Co, Gloucester Fire Department, the City of Gloucester, and to all the great people volunteering their time and money towards continuing this fabulous and uniquely Gloucester tradition ❤

David Brooks, also known as Spider Man, securing the star atop the tree.

WONDERFUL FAMILY FUN BREAKFAST TO BENEFIT THE ROSE BAKER SENIOR CENTER, WITH SPECIAL GUESTS SANTA, MAYOR SEFATIA, DOMINICK THE DONKEY, MICKEY, MINNIE, AND CHASE FROM PAWS PATROL

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Thank you to Roseanne Cody, Rosalie Nicastro, and all the volunteers for organizing the wonderfully fun family breakfast held at the Rose Baker Senior Center on Sunday morning. The center was packed with children eagerly anticipating the arrival of Santa and Friends. Santa did not disappoint and individual photos were taken with all the kids. Rosalie shares that 100 percent of the tickets and raffle sales benefit the Senior Center!

Middle Street Walk

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

At the Middle Street Walk I was at City Hall.  Lots of great entertainment and fun.  The Brewin Brass Band, Backyard Growers,Gingerbread Houses, Highland Dance Group and Miss Tina’s Dancers rounded off a fun time.

public street art | artist Josh Falk mural on Stone Barn Lane behind Rockport Public Library #RockportMA

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Gray and sunny day views of the beautiful street art mural by Josh Falk  on Stone Barn Lane behind Rockport Public Library,  Rockport, Mass., with support from Awesome Rockport. Falk’s work on display at Blume coffee shop in Whistlestop Mall is striking. How exciting to see his vision on a monumental scale!

 

 

The AIDS quilt comes home: the Names Project | special public art display at City Hall

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Thank you for bringing this display Gloucester Health Project

Read more about the project: “On December 1st, the Health Project is unveiling Cape Ann portions of the AIDS Quilt in the Kyrouz Auditorium at Gloucester City Hall. Please join us at 2PM as we read names and share stories, and refreshments will be served. The 3 squares will be on display for the month of December whenever City Hall is open. Please check the city website for a calendar of meeting times and visit the quilt when the auditorium is not being used. This is an important and historic art installation and we are grateful for the support of the Mayor of Gloucester and for the financial support of Awesome Gloucester and The Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.” – Gloucester Health Project