Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

Mind the Light: Poetry and Movement at the Cape Ann Museum

April 5, 2016 ~ Cape Ann Museum

Saturday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m.

A Multimedia Presentation with Suellen Wedmore and Friends

Based on her most recent book of poetry, Mind the Light, writer Suellen Wedmore melds photographs, paintings, music and movement to depict the bravery and intelligence of the little-known heroines of our American past—women lighthouse keepers. Assisting Wedmore will be Juliana McGovern, Barbara Brewer and others. Following the program, Wedmore will be available to sign copies of her book, for sale in the Museum Shop. This program is free for CAM members / $10 for non-members (includes Museum admission). Space is limited; reservations required.

For more information email us at info@capeannmuseum.org. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Museum at (978) 283-0455 x10 or online at Eventbrite.

Gloucester Biotechnology Academy – Apply now!

April 5, 2016 ~ Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute

This could be you in September!

The Gloucester Biotechnology Academy is now accepting applications from recent high school grads for the first class to start September 2016.  Your gateway to a career in the exciting field of Biotechnology…

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The Manchester Essex Green Team is selling 40 pound bags of Black Earth Compost made from the Manchester Essex School District’s food waste converted into rich and nutritious soil for $8 each.  This sale will be happening on a rolling basis and will continue all year long. All participation is greatly appreciated because the profits will be donated to the Green Team programs in all three schools. The Team is accepting credit card orders by visiting the Team’s secure website at http://www.greenteam.mersd.org, click on the “buy compost” option on the homepage. Or you make payments by checks made out to MERSD and send to The Green Team, 36 Lincoln Street, Manchester, MA 01944.  Green Team Director, Eric Magers, will deliver the product for free to any location in Cape Ann (and a reasonable fee beyond that). If you have questions, or live beyond Cape Ann for free delivery, please contact the Green Team @ greenteam@mersd.org or 978.525.6469. 

How long have you lived in Gloucester?

I’ve been on Cape Ann in one town or another for 38 years, I live in Rockport now.
What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

Sailing season.
Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?

Well, if I answered it wouldn’t be secret anymore, but Steel Derrick Quarry is right at the top of the list.
What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Delaney’s. They make the best thin crust and the sauce is not overly sweet.
What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Virgilio’s for an Italian, Destino’s for cheesesteak.
What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?

We’d probably stay home and broil scallops.
What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

I don’t drink alcohol.
What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

George’s, Lobsta Land a close second.

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

Small venue: GWC’s Fish Tales story telling

Large venue: Schooner Festival

Family event: The Fish Box Derby
In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?

Boats. Mine or Adventure.
Who is your favorite local artist?

David Montgomery
Which is your favorite local beach?

Not a beach guy.
Who has the best chowder in town?

Causeway.
Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

The Gloucester Clam, consistently terrific writing.
Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?
Clam

What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?

I enjoy walking down Main Street and seeing people I know. Looking forward to having the Chamber involved this year.
What is your favorite local band?

What Time is it Mr. Fox
What about Gloucester sets it apart from anywhere else?

It’s real, not a caricature of itself. The people who live here are passionate about making the best of the natural gifts we have, and even if they don’t always agree 100%, they find a way to work together to make things happen. There is always something going on, music, festivals, art, lectures, et cetera, because folks step up and put in the effort.

Hi Joey, I wanted to send this along to you. My daughter did her internship as a Guidance Councilor at GHS a few years ago. She is now a councilor in Maine. She did a program at Paris Island last week and wound up meeting this young man- Aaron Smith from Gloucester. He is about three weeks away from completing marine boot camp. She said he is a great guy and will make a fine Marine! It was fun to meet someone from home. This was a write up in the local paper.

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Fishtown Horribles Parade for a Pool Party Fundraiser

April 4, 2016 ~ coliecatherine

Come join the Fishtown Horribles Parade for a Pool Party Fundraiser. We will be at the Cape Ann Marina on Sunday April 10, 2016 from 4pm til 7pm. We will have a 50/50 raffle and a family basket raffle. $10 for children and $12 for adults to swim. If you will be too tired to make dinner after swimming you can enjoy dinner poolside with the Mile Marker. Thanks for your support and hope to see you there. Please share this to spread the word!

Rotary FUNdraiser “A Night at the Races”

April 4, 2016 ~ trixy546

The Gloucester Rotary Club invites the public to attend their FUNdraising event – “A Night at the Races” on Friday, April 29, 2016 at Cruiseport Gloucester, located at 6 Rowe’s Wharf in Gloucester. Doors open at 6:30 pm. All proceeds from this event will support local and international programs of the Gloucester Rotary.

A special prize for the best “Derby Hat” will be awarded!

A Night at the Races promises to be a fun-filled evening for adults with all the suspense and excitement of being at the racetrack. High quality, video-taped horse races are narrated from start to finish by lively announcers. During the evening there will be complimentary hors d’oeuvre, a cash bar, and variety of raffles. For the most fun, reserve a table – bring a group. Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased at Carroll K. Steele Insurance Agency, BankGloucester, The Weathervane or by contacting any Gloucester Rotarian.

The Gloucester Rotary Club was established in 1923, and has more than 60 members who are leaders in the community. Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self” is the basis of all their good work. With funds raised through events, the club has been a significant supporter of local community organizations and causes.

Spring Open House at EPDS

April 3, 2016 ~ epdsfrontdesk

Our Next Open House is this Wednesday (April 6th) from 9 am to 11 am! Come find out why our kids love coming school! Student guided tours, one on one time to meet with our staff and get an overview of our philosophy and curriculum.

Open houses at EPDS are a great way to learn about our school and programs for PreK through 8th Grade! Interested students and their families are welcome and encouraged to attend! Our kids will share with you why they love this school, as they tour you through our classrooms. From a parent’s perspective, you’ll learn about our focus on academic excellence, small class sizes, respect for your child’s individualism and our reasonable tuition.

Can’t make an Open House? CONTACT US anytime to schedule a tour!

Call us at 978.283.1700 or via email: epdsfrontdesk@gmail.com

Huge Month For GMG-

Making Greg Bover Official, The Right Out The Gate Huge Impact From Bridgette Mathews, and Now Signing High Powered Art Blogger Cat Ryan To The Rotation.

Can’t stop, won’t stop.  This thing just keeps getting better and better!

So welcome our long time FOB Cat Ryan- officially now part of the GMG team.

She’ll be blogging about all kinds of stuff (I’ll let her tell you more later)  but she’s definitely passionate and involved in the local art scene including happenings at The Hive and Local Art History and Treasures.

Cat Ryan with her two sidekicks- George and Charles- Kim Smith Photo

There is a great show geared toward kids in Hamilton put on by Stage 284 at The Community House. Matinees are at 3 pm both Saturday 4/9 and Sunday 4/10.

Below is a link to the information about the show.

http://communityhouse.org/nottingham/

Nottingham: The Legend of Robin Hood

A New Musical
Book by Jay Pension and Nathaniel Punches
Music and Lyrics Katie Clarke and George Luton
Performances
Friday, April 1, 7:30pm
Saturday, April 2, 3pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, April 3, 3pm and 7:30pm
Thursday, April 7, 7:30pm
Saturday, April 9, 3pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, April 10, 3pm and 7:30pm
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

How long have you lived in Gloucester?

Immigrated to Gloucester in 1954 from the Azores, I left in 1968, and returned 40 years later in 2008. (Total of 20 Years)

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

SUMMER and FALL

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?

Sit at the end of the Breakwater.  

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Maria’s Restaurant 35 Pearl Street Gloucester MA.

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Destinos Sub Shop 129 Prospect Street Gloucester MA

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?

Any Restaurant downtown, then we can walk home 

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

We enjoyed Giuseppe’s Ristorante and Piano Bar, however it closed so we are looking for another favorite, it’s always fun to look.

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

Sugar Magnolias 112 Main Street Gloucester MA

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

Schooner Festival

In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?

By Boat – We have Season Tickets to the Water Shuttle from Cape Ann Harbor Tours. Hop On Hop Off or just Ride around, Best Deal in Town.

Who is your favorite local artist?

Jeff Weaver

Which is your favorite local beach?

Good Harbor Beach.

Who has the best chowder in town?

Fish Chowder at Causeway Restaurant 78 Essex Ave Gloucester MA

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

The Gloucester Clam and Cape Ann Images

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Haddock

What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?

Okay – I take a walk up and down Main Street, than I find a quite place to eat not on Main St.. 

What is your favorite local band?

I prefer to listen to solo singers Allen Estes, Chelsea Berry, Fly Amero and  Henry Allen.

What about Gloucester sets it apart from anywhere else?

The People. It is very easy to meet those that live and visit Gloucester. I enjoy the history and the multi-cultures that make up Gloucester, and I was born on an Island so I like living on an Island.

Watching last night’s Final Four matchup between Syracuse and North Carolina and a couple games before this in the tournament (a small sample size I admit) it seems the game has changed a ton in the last twenty years.

I’m not going to pretend I know more than lifelong basketball minds but this is what I do know-

Back when I used to watch a ton of college basketball, if players launched off balanced three pointer after off balanced three pointers instead of trying to work the ball inside for a better percentage shot, those players that launched threes would be riding the pine.

A coach back in the day would sit those players down in a hurry.

Maybe they just didn’t feel like they could work the ball inside so the theory is to just launch threes and hope your team gets on a hot streak?  But how many games in a row can you count on lower percentage shots to bail you out?

Anyway it was a nice run for Syracuse and fun to watch.

#GoOrange!