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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.
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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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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!
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.
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
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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
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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.
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
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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.
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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!
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Boiled coffee has been the preferred morning beverage on GREEN DRAGON for most of the 53 years I’ve owned her. On fishing vessels it was/is the way to go as well. About fifty years ago I was aboard the dragger DELAWARE when provisions, including a boxed, new giant percolator, arrived from Gloucester Grocery. Bert Cluett was the cook. The first thing he did was unbox the percolator and fling the innards over the side at the state fish pier. The general feeling was that sooner or later some of the parts would go missing, not to mention the extra work of cleaning them, so you might as well get rid of them forthwith.
It just came to my attention that my neighbor of long ago, Joseph Burnett, patented a product for discerning coffee drinkers. Only ½ cent per day per family.
The patent likely expired long ago, so here is an opportunity for someone to challenge the K-cup market and add value to cod landings.
Al Bezanson
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She started out dusty, faded blacks,rusty vents with a stained thermostatic plastic table-
She got a though rough detailing that you can follow in the link at top of this post.
So yesterday she looked like this-
Today the updated Performer table and stainless charcoal basket cord arrived.
The swap out took all of five minutes and the results are very pleasing. If I owned an older Performer it would be the first thing I’d do is order the newer style table.
The newer style metal table comes with bolts that are darker than the bolts that came on the original as you can see in the picture. I was torn deciding between keeping with the silver ones that were in great shape still or using the newer black ones that shipped with the metal table. In…
Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind and Spirit
Wondering ‘What is Reiki?’ – Reiki (ray-kee) is a hands-on (or non-touch for those that prefer) healing method/art that originated in Japan in 1922. During a session, recipients are fully clothed and can lie down or sit for their sessions. Preliminary search indicates that a session of Reiki can promote relaxation and potentially decrease stress, increase calm, and improve comfort. More information on Reiki and other integrative therapies can be found at the National Center Complementary and Integrative Health (www.nccih.gov.) Not to take the place of conventional medicine, Reiki is offered in hospitals and other healthcare settings, as supportive care for patients undergoing cancer treatment, pain management, and before and after surgery. Want to learn more?
Attend a Free Lecture this Wednesday, April 6th at the Common Crow Natural Market –
*Introduction to Reiki Ryoho; Japanese Healing Method/Art. Wednesday. April 6th. 6…
I support the Cape Ann License Plate – Join Me -Sign-up NOW! http://bit.ly/1EazCYR; or call the Chamber at 978 283-1601, and they will sign you up over the phone.
Let’s get these plates on the road. Our contributions directly support our Cape Ann communities.
DON’T DELAY – SIGN-UP TODAY, AND ENCOURAGE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY AS WELL!
Informational Cocktail hour to discuss a fabulous opportunity to visit the Azores
Tuesday April 5th from 5-7:30
Azorean Restaurant Gloucester Ma
Singles, Couples and Groups are all welcome!
Contact Jean for more information at 888-602-7622
Amazing Azores September 23rd to October 2nd
A fantastic tour to Sao Miguel offered by The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and Connections Adventure Travel You are invited to attend our information session at the Azorean Restaurant, Gloucester Ma. Tuesday April 5th from 5-7:30 PM
Price per Person, $2,359 USD *based on double occupancy
Round-Trip Airfare from Boston to Ponta Delgada, on SATA/Azores airlines, economy class. Only 4 1/2 hours from Boston.
8 Night Lodging at Royal Garden Hotel, 4 Star Hotel in Ponta Delgada (or similar) , based on double room with breakfast daily.
13 Total Meals. Includes welcome & farewell dinner, 3 lunches and 7 breakfasts.
Tours to Twin Lakes, (Sete Cidades), Furnas with traditional “cozido”, and Nordeste
Whale Watching Half Day
Transfers, and English speaking local guides on all tours
Transfer to /from Ponta Delgada Airport to Royal Garden Hotel
Reception with Ponta Delgada Chamber of Commerce
Get a fun group together and travel to paradise just 4.5 hours from Boston.
New Program at the Senior Center – From Panic to Powerful – for cancer survivors and their caretakers. Led by cancer coach and cancer survivor, Laurie Geary . Tuesday, April 5th from 1-3 pm
Hundreds of children and parents had a great time at the Power of Play event held at the Gloucester High School Field House on Sunday, March 2o. Cape Ann TV was there and we created this highlight video. The video was shot and edited by our intern Anthony Farenwald.
On Saturday, April 16, join the Cape Ann Museum docents for a series of creative and fast-paced twenty minute tours on a variety of themes of their choosing. Whether you have time for just one tour or get in on all of them, you’ll be exposed to information, art and characters not always available on the traditional “highlights” tour.
image credit: Nicole Fandel
10:00 a.m. Wood You? Explore some of the wooden objects in the Museum’s collection—from everyday kitchen implements to magnificent pieces of furniture, a cigar store Indian and several sculptures by James McClellan (1910–2005).
10:30 a.m. Patriots’ Day Tribute From the American Revolution to the Civil War – We’ll meet some of our local heroes and view historic artifacts as we explore how each contributed to the patriotic heritage of Cape Ann.
11:00 a.m. How Dear to Our Hearts Are the Scenes of Our Childhood A quick romp through the Museum to look at several works relating to children and childhood on Cape Ann—the children who worked and those who played and those who sat still for portraits.
11:30 a.m. Seeing the Light—Navigation & Lighthouses During the age of sail, navigation was iffy at best. Learn why landfalls could be the most dangerous part of a voyage, and why the Fresnel lighthouse lens was a true breakthrough.
12:00 p.m. Harvesting the Sea: Gloucestermen in the Heyday of Fishing Under Sail More than 1,000 schooners called Gloucester their home port, sailing to fishing grounds as far as 1,000 miles away in search of finny gold.
12:30 p.m. Fifteen Shades of Blue Experience the impact of blue—the color of sea and sky, symbolic of trust, loyalty and wisdom. This tour explores works of art in the Museum that make use of this favorite color.
This program is free for CAM members / $10 for non-members (includes Museum admission). Space is limited; first come, first served.
Cape Ann – We are seeking YOUR SUPPORT in this final push to get the Cape Ann License Plate on the road! Please share with friends and family – we only need 150 more applications in to be able to submit to the registry! Sign up here http://bit.ly/1EazCYR. Our contributions directly support the communities of Cape Ann!
We can easily sign you up right over the phone! Call the Chamber today at 978-283-1601.
The Cape Ann License Plate is a wonderful way to support our region. Proceeds from the license plate will be used to benefit promotion, economic development and education initiatives for Cape Ann and the Cape Ann communities of Essex, Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Rockport.
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A special prize for the best “Derby Hat” will be awarded! 
Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind and Spirit 
image credit: Nicole Fandel 
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