My View of Life on the Dock
Chris McCarthy went behind my back and created the flavor profile for the GMG Sunrise drink at Shore Nutrition. I was skeptical of his combination.
As it turns out it’s one of the best sellers and while I was in recently three different people came in and ordered it.
I’ll never hear the end of it.
Special guest appearance in the video by GMG FOB Annie Rochon.
Bill Funk photo
Sunbathing…
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New Gloucester hangout celebrates 149th “Run for the Roses”
Topside Bistro – formerly Topside Grille & Pub, that recently opened in Gloucester under new ownership and management – is gearing up for the 149th“Run for the Roses” by hosting a Kentucky Derby viewing party. In honor of Derby Day, sip on a twist of the official drink of Churchill Downs with the Larceny Mint Julep ($10) with lightly muddled mint, simple syrup, Larceny bourbon, and a double dash of angostura bitters served over crushed ice. From executive chef Sal Valenti’s kitchen, dig into a Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich ($17) served open-faced with layered thinly-sliced turkey on buttery grilled Texas toast topped with creamy Kentucky mornay sauce, thick-cut applewood smoked bacon and sliced tomato.
Because the “greatest two minutes in sports” is upstaged by few things every year, come dressed to impress because there will be prizes for those who prove to be “Best in Show.” For “Best Dressed,” bring home a $100 gift card back to Topside; for “Best Couple Ensemble,” a $50 gift card; and for “Best Hat,” a $25 gift card.
WHERE: Topside Bistro
50 Rogers Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
WHEN: Saturday, May 6, 11am
On View: Sat. May 6 & Sun. May 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cape Ann Blossoms (2022) image of Diana by Umberto Romano, c. 1930. Oil on canvas. Gift of Clorinda Romano and U. Roberto Romano. Photo taken by Aram Boghosian.
GLOUCESTER, MASS. (April 2023) – To celebrate the beginning of spring, floral designers from the North Shore will create eye-catching arrangements that will be paired with art works around Cape Ann Museum as part of the popular Cape Ann Blossoms event on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cape Ann Blossoms will open with a ticketed Gala preview party on Friday, May 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The party will include hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and a chance to have the first view of the inspired floral compositions located throughout the Museum. Tickets are available online on the Museum’s website.
“Cape Ann Blossoms is an important signature event of the Cape Ann Museum’s calendar, please join us for this celebration of spring and juxtaposition between natural and artistic expression,” said Oliver Barker, Director of the Cape Ann Museum. “This temporal display honors Cape Ann’s storied and rich artistic history as well as the talents of local floral designers today.”
Among the artists in the Museum collection who will be paired with local floral designers are: Milton Avery, Theresa Bernstein, Virginia Lee Burton, Leon Kroll, Umberto Romano, and others. This year floral designers will also be responding to work within the temporary exhibition This Unique Place, which showcases 5 decades of Jeff Weaver’s work as one of the area’s most beloved artists.
Among the designers and garden clubs participating are: Margaret Allard, Linda Brown of All Purpose Flowers, Deb Gonet and Beth Williams of the Cape Ann Artisans, Bonnie Angus and Rose Beecher of the Cape Ann Garden Club, Celia Gibson of Celia’s Flower Studio, Joni Pesola of the Danvers Garden Club, Maureen Duncan and Kathy Newman of Flowerscapes by Maureen, John Archer of the Essex County Horticultural Organization, Mary Grazen Browne, Judy Caulkett, Susan Kelly and Leslie Pope of the Generous Gardeners, Cindy Gordon & Leandro Gomes of Gordon Florist and Greenhouse, Pat Fleming and Nancy Donaldson of the Hamilton Wenham Garden Club, Keelia Otten of Helios Floral, Eileen Saunders and Kerry O’Donnell of the Rockport Garden Club, Amy Sadler of Luna Moss, Beth Genovese and Gina Russo of Sage Floral Studio, Sueky Ginsburg of Suekena’s Bouquets, Nancy Walke of the Danvers Garden Club, and Misty Florez and Carol Palmer of the Yankee Dahlia Club.
Cape Ann Blossoms signifies the return of spring and the return of joyful floral colors to the Museum,” said Cape Ann Blossoms Committee member Gail Anderson. “It’s a unique and beautiful combination of nature-inspired art and fine art from the Museum’s collections.
The Cape Ann Museum, founded in 1875, exists to preserve and celebrate the history and culture of the area and to keep it relevant to today’s audiences. Spanning 44,000 square feet, the Museum is one of the major cultural institutions on Boston’s North Shore welcoming more than 25,000 local, national, and international visitors each year to its exhibitions and programs. In addition to fine art, the Museum’s collections include decorative art, textiles, artifacts from the maritime and granite industries, three historic homes, a Library & Archives and a sculpture park in the heart of downtown Gloucester. In Summer 2021, the Museum opened the 12,000 square foot Janet & William Ellery James Center at the Cape Ann Museum Green. The campus also includes three historic buildings – the White-Ellery House (1710), the recently acquired Babson-Alling House (c.1740), and an adjacent Barn (c. 1740), all located on the site at the intersection of Washington and Poplar Streets in Gloucester. CAM Green will re-open in the spring.
The Cape Ann Museum is located at 27 Pleasant Street in Gloucester and is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $15.00 adults, $12.00 Cape Ann residents, seniors, and students. Youth (under 18) and Museum members are free. Cape Ann residents can visit for free on the second Saturday of each month. For more information please call (978)283-0455 x110 or visit www.capeannmuseum.org.
Our classic burger featured a juicy 5oz patty, fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, savory onion, and crispy pickle on a soft brioche roll. Perfectly crafted for a satisfying meal! Come by and try it out!
Magnolia Cafe
www.mymagcafe.com
20 Lexington Ave Magnolia MA
978-526-0443
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Here is a great opportunity to advertise your business, maybe play some golf, and give back to a very worthy cause. A friend’s family is hosting the HSAN IV FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT (read about this rare childhood disease below) on Monday, May 8th at the Rockport Golf Club. Click link to learn more. They still have sponsorship/advertising opportunities available as well as some room for new foursomes to play. Please consider making a donation …be it monetary, a gift card, or a gift basket. The foundation supports research for the rare condition of HSAN IV.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT HERE: https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/hsav-iv-inaugural-golf-tournament
LEARN MORE ABOUT HSAN IV HERE: https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/hereditary-sensory-and-autonomic-neuropathy-type-iv/
Summary
Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type IV (HSAN4 or HSAN IV) is a rare genetic disorder that usually begins in infancy and is characterized by an inability to feel pain and an inability to sweat (anhidrosis). Affected individuals also cannot feel temperature and cannot distinguish between hot and cold. The sensory loss in individuals with HSAN IV is due to abnormal functioning of the sensory nerves that control responses to pain and temperature. Anhidrosis can cause recurrent episodes of fever and high body temperature. An inability to feel pain can lead to unintentional self-mutation, repeated fractures, and joint damage. Affected individuals and especially children or infants may be unaware of injury delaying treatment. HSAN IV is caused by changes (mutations) in the NTRK1 gene. The disorder is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.
You may have seen the demo of Pat D’s Photos new flags on a recent podcast. I think they make a great Mother’s Day gift idea at $35 with free local delivery. They are 28 x 40″ and ready to hang. They are sturdy vinyl and printed on both sides.
Check out Pat D’s Photos or the GMG blog post to order directly or reach out to me in the comments or by messaging me Pat D’s Photos And Adventures on Facebook. I can also be reached by email GMGPatD@gmail.com. Including a photo from a happy customer.
We recently visited AstroCats Cosmic Feline Lounge at 65 Eastern Ave Essex (same plaza as Blue Marlin and Cape Ann Pizza) to see what was what over there. Alissa was a wonderful hostess and introduced us to her 2 year old business watching over felines of all shapes and sizes. If you have a cat, you may find a need for her services for daycare or travel or whatever and her place appears to be just the ticket. She and her partner Matthew ( also at Googans Galley on Martin St in Essex) obviously care very much for the health and safety of their feline clients. There are a number of screened off small rooms lined with generously sized crate-style temporary homes with enough room for about 2 dozen visitors. The entire place is decorated to suit their needs including TVs running bird and nature shows with soothing music. If you’re wondering if this might work for you, give a call and check it out 978-890-5177
Join us on Wednesday, May 3rd at 6pm as GMGI returns to Gloucester’s City Hall! Hear from Dr. Andrea Bodnar, GMGI’s Donald G. Comb Science Director and learn about her fascinating research on the long-lived red sea urchin. Click here to register!
All are welcome. The event is free of charge;registration is required. Can’t make it to city hall? Watch live through 1623 Studios live stream!
Did you know that some species of sea urchins can live for hundreds of years? Dr. Bodnar and her team are studying the red sea urchin’s ability to live extraordinarily long, healthy, disease-free lifespans to help us unlock the secrets of healthy aging in humans.
Check out the flier below for more information. Click here to register!
Good Morning Gloucester 