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Author: Joey Ciaramitaro
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Cousin Joe Marcantonio Hosted Tommy & Peter from the Isle of Mauritius After The Boston International Seafood Show
Tommy & Peter from the Isle of Mauritius came to Sister Felicias after Joe invited them. Joe works for Stavis Seafoods as a director of buying and they source a good amount of fish from The Isle Of Mauratius.
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I’m pretty sure they ate pretty good at Felicia’s 
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Stuff Happening at Rocky Neck Cultural Center
It’s Not Furniture: Paintings and drawings by RNAC Members
April 2-26, 2015
The Cultural Center Gallery
6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Gallery hours, Thurs-Sun, 12:00-4:00 PM
Meet the Artists Reception Sunday, April 12, 2-4 PM
Closing Celebration and award ceremony, Sunday, April 26, 2-4 PM
RNAC MEMBERS SHOW FEATURES PAINTINGS AND DRAWING
Gloucester MA, Mar 23, 2015— On April 2, 2015, the Cultural Center Gallery on Wonson Street in Gloucester opens the second of two RNAC member shows—a juried Spring exhibition of paintings and drawings by Rocky Neck Art Colony members. Provocatively titled “It’s Not Furniture,” the exhibition features 35 works by 23 member artists exhibiting 2D works in oil, acrylic, watercolor mixed media, encaustic, collage and color pencil. Juror Carol Pelletier, Chair of Fine Arts and Professor of Art at Endicott College, selected the work.
“It’s Not Furniture” is on view April 2-26, 2015 during gallery hours Thursday-Sunday from 12-4 PM. The public is invited to a reception for artists and friends on Sunday, April 12, 2-4 PM at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester.
According to the exhibition organizer Martha Swanson, the slightly odd title for this painting show is meant to provoke a discussion about the function of art from both artist’s point of view and intention, to the non-utilitarian function of wall art. To express one of the myriad of reasons for collecting art, a member of the Cultural Center’s exhibition committee succinctly stated, “a painting need not match the décor.”
“It’s Not Furniture” looks at the landscape, seascape, cityscape, still-life study and more in styles ranging from realistic to abstract through the diverse styles of artists Kathleen Gerdon Archer, Kristie Bernard, Katherine Coakley, Mary D. Cole, Robin Colodzin, Maura Cronin, Terry DelPercio-Piemonte, Loren Doucette, Gail Gang, Leslie Heffron, Michele Kenna, Kat Masella, Mary Rhinelander McCarl, Sinikka Nogelo, Gerry O’Leary, Sue Ann Pearson, Regina Piantedosi, Ronald Pruett, Deb Schradieck, Lully Schwartz, Kate Somers, Anna Vojtech, and Rokhaya Waring.
Photo credits:
“Poppies” by Katherine Coakley
“Stairway“ by Mary D. Cole
“Thinking of Hartley” by Loren Doucette
“Halibut Point, Winter Color” by Deb Schradieck
“Apple Trees and Boulders in the Snow” Rokhaya Waring
ALSO:
Looking and Drawing: 6-week workshop with Gabrielle Barzaghi
April 13, 20, 27 & May 4, 11, 18, 2015, 1-4 PM
Cost for the workshop: $330, $300 for RNAC members
Email to Register: Gabrielle Barzaghi, gb@gabriellebarzaghi.com
The Cultural Center Gallery
6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
DRAWING WORKSHOP WITH GABRIELLE BARZAGHI
Gloucester MA, Mar 23, 2015 – This class is designed to help you draw with accuracy, confidence and enthusiasm. Drawing basics such as mapping, structural line and composition will be covered. You will learn to observe very carefully and to create volume and space with both line and value. Lively and nuanced mark making will be explored. There will be demos, critiques and lots of one on one attention. The class will be flexible to allow for a variety of skill levels and experienced participants may choose to work in a self-directed manner. A supply list will be provided.
Artist and educator Gabrielle Barzaghi is a Senior Lecturer at New England School of Art and Design at Suffolk University and has taught college level drawing since 1980. Visit her website at www.gabriellebarzaghi.com.
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Alice in Wonderland Jr. at the O’Maley Innovation Middle School
Martin DelVecchio submits-
The O’Maley Acadamy Drama Club is putting on another fabulous show. This year it’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Four shows remain:
Sunday, March 22nd at 1:00p (Cast X)
Friday, March 27th at 7:00p (Cast Y)
Saturday, March 28th at 1:00p (Cast X)
Sunday, March 29th at 1:00p (Cast Y)
Here are some more photos:
Cast X: https://www.flickr.com/photos/martindelvecchio/sets/72157651412124176/
Cast Y: https://www.flickr.com/photos/martindelvecchio/sets/72157651418013386/
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March 23 and I come down to the dock frozen. Awesome.
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Community Stuff 3/23/15
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Master Plan for our Meadow and Pond
JOHN SPARKS (1941-2014)
We will miss John Sparks….
Join our Conservancy!
Generation after generation, our Millbrook Meadow and Pond have given this community respite and solace from the effects of hectic life …
Now it is our generation’s turn to give respite and renewed life to the meadow …
We have formed the Rockport Millbrook Meadow Conservancy to support restoration goals, and to give the Meadow and the Mill Pond new life to last another century.Please join us to preserve, protect and give life to this town’s treasure!
Master Plan takes shape. Our contractor will soon begin developing plans for actual construction of the long-awaited Restoration of Meadow and Pond.
The conceptual plan above shows the Pond, at left, with proposed boardwalk in white. Meadow is at right.
Plan calls for dredging tons of sediment from Mill Pond, rebuilding the watercourse for the Mill Brook so that it winds more and is widened to prevent flooding.
The path through the Meadow will begin at Beach St. (far right) with small entrance plaza. There’ll be rain gardens near path to capture water runoff.
The old, dying willows will be replaced with new willows and other native plant species.
Writing a 10-Minute Play Workshop
Gloucester Writers Center
126 E. Main St., Gloucester, MA
Instructor: M. Lynda Robinson
4-Week Workshop with Staged Reading event post-Workshop
April 2, 9 16, 23: Thursdays 7 â 9:30 pm
Public Staged Reading in spring – date TBD
Limited to 10 participants. $125
Everyone has a story to tell. The 10-minute play format has all the elements of drama â plot, characters, dialogue & conflict. Learn how to put those elements into a short piece written specifically for the stage, for actors, and for an audience. Over the 4 week class, participants will create a 10-minute play for a Staged Reading to be performed live. If you are a writer, this is an opportunity to work on dialogue – or just stretch your skills into the world of theatre! If you are a dreamer, put your story into the short-play format for all the world to see!
Your play will have a professional Staged Reading in spring at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, where your play will be read by actors. Our Readings have been drawing large crowds and providing audience feedback for the plays.
For more information or to enroll on line do to: www.gloucesterwriters.org
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Pauline Getting Ramped Up For The Pauline’s Gifts Opening For The Season
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GloucesterCast 124 With Jason Grow, Kim Smith, Donna Ardizzoni,Nichole Schrafft, Toby Pett and Host Joey Ciaramitaro #GloucesterMA
GloucesterCast 124 With Jason Grow, Kim Smith, Donna Ardizzoni, Nichole Schafft, Toby Pett and Host Joey Ciaramitaro #GloucesterMA
Topics Include: Jason Grow’s WWII Veteran’s Project, If You Know A Veteran who Served In WWII From Cape Ann Please Contact Jason at 978-884-7964 or email jason@jasongrow.com , Winner Of Last Weeks’ Podcast Subscriber Contest Is Paul Foster, One Hour At A Time Gang Starts Up This Coming Saturday, Kim Recount’s The Groppo Family St Joseph’s Day Feast and More Kudos To All The Families and Bakers Who Continue The St Joseph’s Traditions, Props To Coaches and Hockey Tryouts for Next Year, Starting A Ski/Bike Swap In Gloucester Like Hamilton School’s Do, Volunteering Other People To Do Work For You, Passports, Jason Is Anti-Quinoa, Jason Shout’s Out To Tacos Lupita and George’s Coffee Shop, Another Plea For An Indian Restaurant, Nichole Apologizes To Mile Marker, Is Lice a Thing Again and FairyTail Lice Spray, Locks For Love, East Gloucester Commies, Alicia’s Teen driving Like A Jerk Post, FOB Jim Clyde Provides Two Prints For The Next Subscriber To The GloucesterCast Contest (prize must be picked up at the dock, two weeks to pick up prize or it goes back into the prize pile)
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MUST WATCH! North Shore Ski/Surf Film- Exclusively Shot Here By Anthony Farenwald
Joey says-
Must Watch Short From Anthony Farenwald. Brilliant Cinematography , Film Editing ,Soundtrack and Footage. I Give It a 10 Out Of 10 @craigkimberley, Check It!
Hi GMG,
My name is Anthony Farenwald and I grew up here in Gloucester. I thought you might be interested in this ski and surf film that I made documenting how my friends and I made the best of Boston’s craziest winter yet. It was filmed exclusively on the North Shore, I’m sure you’ll recognize some of the locations. In any case, hope you enjoy!
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TAA COMMUNITY PASSOVER SEDER Saturday, April 4th at 6 pm at Temple Ahavat Achim
TAA COMMUNITY PASSOVER SEDER
Saturday, April 4th at 6 pm at Temple Ahavat Achim (86 Middle St, Gloucester, MA)
Please join us for the TAA Community Passover Seder on the Second night of Pesach. We’ll enjoy a traditional Seder meal with contemporary twists.
Reservations are STRONGLY recommended – our seats sell out fast!
Please CLICK HERE TO RSVP.
Natalia Carollo
Office Coordinator
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Essex Elementary PTO is raffling off a BOAT!
Hi Joey,
Not sure if you could share this with your readers… the Essex Elementary PTO is raffling off a BOAT! It’s a great prize (all new, 14ft Lund, trailer, 20HP engine, safety equipment, and a mooring off Conomo Point for the summer). All proceeds go to fund enrichment at the elementary school. I attached a flyer with the info.
Our family loves Good Morning Gloucester!
Stacie
Stacie S. Capotosto
President, Essex Elementary PTO
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Rabbit Invasion From Jeanne Blake
Hi Joey,
Rabbits are eating the bark off my trees — the trees in the picture are autumn olive trees. They’re also eating the bark off my crabapple trees – and others.
Last summer when rabbits ate many of my plants, a professional landscaper tried a ton of solutions. I sprinkled moth balls, coyote urine, etc. Nothing worked. Now, it appears that rabbits are living under my deck, which means I’ll have even more this spring.
This afternoon I sprinkled “Shake Away” Fox Urine Granules under the trees. I’m not optimistic…
I know that a lot of people are struggling with the rabbit invasion this winter. Perhaps one of your readers will have a suggestion.
Thanks.
Jeanne Blake
Editors note-
My advice- bring in some Coyotes 
Can’t resist linking to an episode of Rabbid Invasion
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Ohana Re-Opening For The Season April 1st!
Hello Joey,
I hope that you are doing well. Please post this on GMG:
Ohana Opening for the season on April 1st!
As a welcome to Spring Special our prix fixe menu will be $35 for three courses April 1-15.
Updated menu on the website, www.ohanacapeann.com
Thank you.
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Photos: CAR DRIVES OFF FISHERMANS WHARF #GloucesterMA
Anthony Marks submits-
Hey Joey
Two girls drove off Fishermans Wharf in their car Saturday night about 9:45 pm. The two were rescued by GFD and refused medical attention.
Anthony
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GloucesterCast 123 With Guest Toby Pett and Host Joey Ciaramitaro #GloucesterMA
GloucesterCast 123 With Guest Toby Pett and Host Joey Ciaramitaro #GloucesterMA
Topics Include: Guest Toby Pett Third Podcast Of The Week, Weekend Pick- Alice In Wonderland at O’MALEY INNOVATION MIDDLE SCHOOL, Sefathia vs Sefatia, Props To All The St Joseph’s Families, First UBER driver shows up on the UBER App!, Passports Italian Wine Dinner, Mile Marker Steak Tips Kick Ass, Please Send In Your Great Food Tips, New Charcoal Stonewashed GMG Caps Are In, For Anyone That Begrudges Cap Sales Read The Clam’s Perfect Response
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GMG Tech Talk- For Those Of You Who Bought A Chromecast- You’ve Got a free Movie Rental Coming To You
Also you should periodically check the Chromecast offer link here- Chromecast Offers, I’ve redeemed a bunch of stuff for free over the past 6 months. Bookmark that Chromecast Offers link, and check it often, it’s always got more free rewards it seems, every time I click on it.
I think the $35 Chromecast is an absolute steal and no brainer. 95% of my TV viewing for the past year has been Netflix ($9 a month) or Hulu Plus ($9 a month) through the Chromecast dongle. Much like UBER is revolutionizing the local transportation game, Chromecast and streaming TV is revolutionizing TV viewing. Chromecast is an absolute monster in what it can do for such little money.
Loves me some Chromecast. if you don’t have one you can get one on Amazon right now for $32.11 here
So I thought I’d pass on this offer I read about this morning on Google+-
These are the current offers this morning-
I’ve redeemed the latest free movie rental and the Valentine’s Day movie rental WITH a $6 Google Play credit. So the Chromecast I paid $35 for actually after credits is almost free and the offers show up ALL the time.
Such a NO-Brainer.
source: Engadget
Google isn’t just using Chromecast Offers to reward existing users, the company’s also loading it with freebies in an effort to more households to get one. For instance, if you buy a Chromecast from March 20th to April 19th, you’ll get $80 worth of rewards. Namely, three months of subscription to Play Music, one month of Qello Concerts, three months of DramaFever, three months of Sesame Street GO and a free movie rental from Play Movies. While Google has reportedly sold over 10 million streaming sticks last year, having more users means getting more leverage when negotiating with content providers. That, in turn, could lead to bigger rewards or exclusive deals similar to Apple TV’s HBO Now offering.
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News from Cape ann Giclee- Ron Pruett’s show “Au Naturel” this Sunday March 22nd from 2 – 4 pm
Also, The Photoshop for Photographers classes were so popular and the winter is almost over we have added two new dates for classes – April 14th and May15th – class runs 3 hours 6pm-9pm in our studio and covers file and color management, shooting in RAW vs jpg etc cost is $60 and sign ups are online athttp://www.capeanngicleeshop.com/class-signupsn-2ui72rzmk
For more information- http://www.capeanngiclee.com
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World War II Veterans Project
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As The Crow Flies: an Evening of celebration and Conversation April 2, 2015
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RNAC Members: purchase Beaux Arts Ball discounted tickets – ONLY ONLINE!
Dear RNAC Artist and Community Members,
Please join in the Beaux Arts Ball 2015 on April 17th at 7:30PM. The Studio Restaurant, 51 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, will graciously open its doors prior to its season only for our unique event.
RNAC Members may purchase tickets in advance, online only, for a discounted price. For more information and to purchase tickets: http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org/events.php
The Beaux Arts Ball is a glorious tradition on Rocky Neck. So, share in the history, and experience the fun as you strike a pose, bring chaos to couture, hustle your bustle and dance like a dervish at the Beaux Arts Ball!!
Good Morning Gloucester 