My View of Life on the Dock
Friday, April 1st at 7:00p
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AJ’s At The Harbor is set for a soft opening this weekend and then opening next Tuesday for good. I spoke with AJ Gianakakis about the theme, the special menu items and more in this video-
The location is 23 East Main Street, Gloucester MA (The Former Location of Mooters, LaRosas, Cacciatores)
Click photos to enlarge menus-
Check out the Facebook page for more info here- https://www.facebook.com/AJsHarbor/
Cape Ann Theatre Collaborative presents “Blithe Spirit”
Martini and Séance anyone? Blithe Spirit tells the story of
novelist Charles Condomine, a suave & dapper charmer,
who contacts the lovable & outlandish medium Madame Arcati,
to conduct a séance, as he needs material for his new book “The Unseen.”
As a result of the séance, Charles gets more than he bargained for,
when his deceased first wife, the ‘morally untidy’ Elvira, returns from the dead
to make mischief & create havoc with Charles & his rather staid,
& boring marriage to his second wife, the uptight & domineering Ruth.
What follows is a madcap, wildly frolicsome adventure,
full of aristocratic banter and brittleness, & a prickly menage a trois.
Of course, Blithe Spirit enchants not only because of the otherworldly plot,
but the playwright’s diamond-sharp wit.
SHOW DATES & TIMES
8 performances:
Thursday March 31st – Opening Night @ 7:30 pm
Friday April 1st & Saturday April 2nd @ 7:30 pm
Sunday April 3rd @ 3 pm
Friday April 8th & Saturday April 9th @ 7:30 pm
Sunday April 10th @ 3 pm
TICKETS SALES & RESERVATIONS
$20 general admission
Door sales cash/check only
Reserve at CatCollab@gmail.com
Buy tickets online at http://capeanntheatrecollaborative.com/
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The crowd really had a blast the last time the North Shore Acappella performed here, join us!
GloucesterCast 176 With @KimSmithDesigns @DonnaArd @Joey_C Taped 3/28/16 #GloucesterMA
It’s like seventy five cents to park for most of our classes between 9 and 5 Monday through Saturday which is only about half of the classes on our schedule anyway. So yea if you have to pay to park it really costs you $10.75 or $11 to practice. Still a lot less expensive than almost every yoga class anywhere.
Latitude 43 is looking for hosts, servers, bartenders, cooks (sauté, fry & sushi) and dishwashers.
If you’re interested, please email: jennifer@serenitee.com
Speaking of Lat 43-
@STheken: Water break Bass Ave between the lights & Hartz st Water is shut off and will affect the res of that stretch of the Rd & Amero Ct. Rd closed
How long have you lived in Gloucester?
Moved to Gloucester right after college graduation, 1993. Moved from Gloucester to Rockport in 2001. So, 23ish years. Both of my parents are from Gloucester though…so pretty much grew up here anyway.
What is your favorite season In Gloucester?
Totally….without a doubt….SUMMER!
Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?
Mill Pond Park in Rockport.
What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?
Sebastians in Gloucester and Seaside in Rockport
What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?
Destinos for a true “sub”….Willow Rest for a “sandwich”
What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?
My version of romance….two super quiet end stools at the nice dark bar in Short and Main.
What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?
The Rhumb Line…..I wouldn’t sleep tonight if I hadn’t given them my top nod. 2nd is the outdoor bar at the Studio during the summer though…Big time!
What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?
Sugar Mags
What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?
Schooner Festival
In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?
Honest answer is to the beach, by boat!
Who is your favorite local artist?
No brainer. Paula Morgan. The amazingly talented art teacher from West Parrish. 😉
Which is your favorite local beach?
Back side of Wingaersheek by boat. Cape Hedge Beach in Rockport by car.
Who has the best chowder in town?
A year ago I would have said the fish chowder at Halibut Pt….but I don’t go there anymore.
Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?
Scary Mommy
Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?
Haddock
What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?
Always meant to get to one….never did.
What is your favorite local band?
Dan King…..solo or with any combination of artists.
What about Gloucester sets it apart from anywhere else?
Big time history, tradition, and beauty. Big enough to feel big, little enough to feel little.
Thanks, Joey
Pratty’s C.A.V. in Gloucester, MA completes 30 years in business on April 1, 2016 and will celebrate with a weekend full of festivities and fundraising to support local war veterans. The real history of this establishment started back in 1947 as a veteran’s club called Cape Ann Veterans (CAV) and was run by John Madruga. It was located above where Connolly Seafood is now and later moved to the current location on Parker St. It was started by the Korean War veterans and in the late 1950’s Earl Foote bought the business and changed it to Earl’s Cape Ann Vets. After about 15 years in business, Sherm Anderton took over and renamed it Sherm’s Cape Ann Vets. After working for both Earl Foote and Sherm Anderton, James Pratt bought the business in 1985 and renamed it Pratty’s Cape Ann Veterans.
James Pratt, known locally as Jimmy, got involved in the bar business at a young age. His father, Ralph Pratt, owned the original Hideaway, Kazbar, and Ra-Jo’s with his wife Josie. Josie Pratt also owned a Lebanese restaurant and night club in Magnolia, next to the current fire station, called The Open Door. Jimmy started working at Ra-Jo’s at age 13 as a dishwasher and from there worked his way through the ranks and had pretty much every job in the restaurant. Jimmy was in the US Coast Guard and would often take leave to come manage the restaurant with his older brother Michael while his parents would vacation to Florida. While in the Coast Guard, Jimmy Pratt served in the Vietnam War from 1969-1970 on the US Coast Guard’s 378ft ship, the Cutter Hamilton.
Earl Foote, who at the time already owned Earl’s Cape Ann Vets, purchased Ra-Jo’s in 1971 and renamed it Little Earl’s. At that point, Jimmy started working for Earl at the Vets bar and continued under Sherm. When Sherm was ready to sell the business, there was no question who the buyer would be. Jimmy became the proud owner of Pratty’s Cape Ann Vets in 1985 and continued the family legacy of bar ownership.
Pratty’s is an essential part of the local sports community. For all 30 years in business Jimmy has been a sponsor of local little leagues, men’s and women’s softball teams, dart teams, and basketball teams. Currently, Pratty’s sponsors 8 different teams and not only has almost every team won their respective championship in the past 3 years, but every team has a member of the Pratt family as part of their roster. For Jimmy, it is not just about owning a bar, its about supporting the community and giving back to the town he grew up in.
Throughout the years, Pratty’s has been featured on the big screen from Hollywood productions to television specials. Known to the regulars as “Parker Street Palace”, Jimmy has created an environment that fosters the veterans of all ages.
I hope all my GMG Friends Are Enjoying Their Easter Today!
I got an early Easter treat yesterday when I got to meet longtime GMG FOB Paula Ryan O’Brien from New York who has been with the blog since way back in the day-
Sharon Lowe Offers Up Prize For Winner Of What Zat Slideshow Game
Posted on November 29, 2008 by Joey C One comment Edit Post
From Sharon-
“Because it wasn’t clear that the What Zat? game was a slide show, I’m going to give the t-shirt to the first person who identified the Annisquam Lighthouse. It was Paula Ryan O’Brien.
She visited with sister Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz at the dock yesterday and we got to spend some nice time together!
Make brownies in a cupcake tin and put them in a pot.
Paulie Walnuts reminded me that since we’ve had some new contributors that we should recirculate the GMG Questionnaire.
Here’s Our EJ’s-
How long have you lived in Gloucester? 5-1/2 years
What is your favorite season In Gloucester? All are beautiful, but I have to pick summer
Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”? Not really secret, but Brace Cove, and the place we who knew her call Evelyn’s Point.
What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester? I seldom eat pizza, but I like Sebastian’s.
What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester? I don’t eat subs, but if I were going to, I would probably go to Virgilio’s because I love their bread so much
What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester? A picnic at Niles Beach (or Oakes Cove) at sunset would be nice.
What is your favorite bar in Gloucester? Don’t really go to bars
What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester? Sailor Stan’s
What is your favorite local event in Gloucester? Beaux Arts Ball and Schooner Festival
In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat? Beach
Who is your favorite local artist? Because I know and love many of them, it isn’t possible to pick a favorite.
Which is your favorite local beach? Niles because I can walk to it, and it generally isn’t crowded; but Good Harbor is even better.
Who has the best chowder in town? Causeway
Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog? I didn’t know there was another local blog.
Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder? Love both, but at The Causeway, my favorite is fish.
What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year? Never got to one
What is your favorite local band? We have many great local bands, but I love Soul Rebel Project.
What about Gloucester sets it apart from anywhere else? Too many things to list. There is no place anywhere like Gloucester. A few things though are its incredible natural beauty, its realness, the amazing community, more breakfast spots that any place I’ve ever been, and the almost unfathomable number of creative/talented/gifted people crammed into this small area.
Thanks, Joey
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You are invited to submit photographs for the 2016 “Where Is It?” exhibition in the Matz Gallery at the Sawyer Free Library. this exhibition is about places in Gloucester that are not hard to find – just sometimes overlooked! All photos must be visible from public roadways or walkways. To enter, send up to 3 photographs in JPEG format to: cpark@pobox.com Please put Gloucester Exhibit on the subject line of your email. The deadline for submission is April 25. Applicants will be notified by May 10 if their work has been selected. The photographs will be exhibited in the Matz Gallery during the month of June.
Hello,
My name is Joshua Lane and I am the president of the Salem State Rugby Football Club. In the past few months we have made great strides towards our goal of playing at the Division 3 National Championship, and the time has finally come. We currently are qualified after winning the East Coast Championship on December 5th to play in the Championship game on April 23rd and 24th in Pittsburg, Pa. We have 3 athletes and starters on the team from Gloucester including myself. One of these athletes was a star athlete at GHS and continued his career as an outstanding 4 year starter and captain here at SSU, Kyle Lucido. We currently have a fundraising goal of $6,000 and only have 24 days left to raise this money. I am reaching out to you today for three reasons: To share with you what some local student-athletes have been doing after GHS, to ask for your help in promoting this page to the community and people who support athletics in Gloucester and to ask for financial support as we go forward with this amazing opportunity for the Gloucester athletes, and the other 29 students on the team. I have included a link for our crowd funder page we have set up, all donations are tax deductible and support in any way will greatly benefit us. Any help you could offer would be greatly appreciated and I would like to thank you for your time today.
https://crowdfunding.salemstate.edu/project/1686
Joshua Lane
Salem State Rugby Club President
Good Morning Gloucester 