The F/V Hard Merchandise Glides Through Gloucester’s South Channel

To Buy Hard Merchandise Gear or Book a Charter Check Their Website: http://fvhardmerchandise.com//

Live Blogging Reintroducing the Harbor Room Event Space

Come On Down For Some Food and Wine and Watch The Sunset.
8 Norwood CT.  Off of East Main

For more information: 

http://www.theharborroom.com/

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Saint Peter’s Fiesta Mobile App From Andrew Nicastro

Fiesta Mobile App-

Hey Joey

http://stpetersfiesta.4yourmobile.com/landing/Desktop#.U6hFsvldV8E

I just finished building it and was hoping that you could give it a shout out.

Andrew Nicastro

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Happy Birthday GMG Contributor and The Best Film Shooter/Editor I Know Craig Kimberley

craigJust a small sample of some of Craig’s Awesome work for GMG-

 

 

 

GMG Fob Chad Konecky is kinda a big deal

Joey,

Gloucester resident and Friend of the Blog (FOB) Chad Konecky just did the voiceover forthis national ad for M&Ms. It’s been viewed / listened to more than 265,000 times so Chad’s kind of a big deal.

To put it into perspective, that’s about 264,997 more listens than the GoodMorningGloucester podcast that Chad and I did with you.

#BigTime
– John McElhenny

Pulled Pork Lobster Roll? Get Outta Here!!!!

Melissa Cox forwards-

And you thought mayo was bad on a lobster roll!

We were at the race track in Epping, NH. Thought you’d get a kick out of the sign.
Melissa Cox

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Way To Represent!

Scenes From The 2014 International Dory Races

International Dory Race Mixed Doubles Start-

 

Community Stuff 6/23/14

Mile Marker One Updates

Hi Joey:  my name is Pam Ashe and I am a manager at Mile Marker One and I handle social media and press among other duties.  Ron, our chef mentioned he talked to you and asked me to contact you.
Last Sunday marked the launch of our Sunday Blues Breakfast Buffet on our Bridge Deck.  Every Sunday from 9am to 12 noon, we offer this Blues Breakfast Buffet featuring a Belgian waffle station, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, fruit and homemade breakfast breads. Mari Martin sings the blues starting at 9:30.  We also offer a build your own Bloody Mary bar!
Our raw bar opens at 12 noon Sundays for $1 oysters, and cherrystones!  Cape Ann Connect, Rhythm & Grooves featuring local musicians of all ages starts at 1pm and runs until 4pm.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday we offer $11.99 Lobster Rolls! Freshly shucked lobster meat, lightly dressed with mayonnaise sits atop a brioche roll and served with french fries.


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Mayor Kirk Makes The Tamano City Newspaper In Japan!

Hi Joey, my visit to our sister city – Tamano City in Japan – made this newspaper ! Third story down. Photo of me admiring public art with the Mayor – beyond that, I have no idea what it says! So happy to be home in Gloucester. Thx for all you do.

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MOTT’s website added the Cultural Districts map … listings and events on massvacation.com

Cat Ryan submits-

Thanks Joey!

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The website for the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) is www.massvacation.com

So far, these 14 Gloucester businesses and organizations have added their listings– with pictures!

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ALMOST THERE–And these need a picture!

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Also check out EAT IMAGINE DISCOVER and send in press releases for their subcategories. You might be featured.

send to: Lisa Simmons, Communications Director, MA Office of Travel and Tourism lisa.simmons@state.ma.us

MOTT recently added the link for the Massachusetts Cultural Districts map. Click on EXPLORE from the home page and then select “ARTS”, and then “CULTURAL DISTRICTS”.

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I see that they’ve added the new “Art App Boston” – hopefully they’ll add links for the new Cape Ann Cultural District app and the ArtsApp Cape Cod soon.

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See what they’ve written about within each district.

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2014 Greasy Pole Flags With Brothers Tom and Peter Favazza

The exclusive interview with Sista Felicia coming up Tuesday.  The Favazzas talk about tradition and how the flags are made.   All the love,  all the honor,  all the glory- all on tap for this coming weekend.  

FIESTA IS JUST DAYS AWAY !!!

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Brad and Lindsay Wedding From Jeanne Blake

Hi Joey,

You probably have received pictures of last night’s wedding of Brad Pierce and Lindsay Brown on Long Beach. Brad owns the Cape Ann Motor Inn.   

It was beautiful — and Brad and Lindsay graciously invited all the neighbors. Party of the year! 

Sending some more in the next email. 

Enjoy this beautiful day. 

Jeanne

Jeanne Blake

Long Beach Motel

AJ Orlando Handicaps The Senior Seine Boat Races & Talks Fiesta Tradition

Saint Peter’s Fiesta Schedule of Events Click Here

Kenny MacCarthy Has a Screaming Deal- EXTRA! Only the 2nd time in 3 years. This is a DEAL alert! Cape Ann MarketWATCH EXTRA!

Kenny Writes-

Saturday night 
June 21, 2014

From: Gloucester
50 and dark

Hi Joey,

The stunning 8 unit Residences of Shore Cliff on Magnolia’s “little back shore” will now sell out. The last 2 units just had dramatic price reductions. One was originally offered at $1.4M, the other $1.1M. Both are now available for $795,000 each. They have easterly, open ocean views, Olmstead Gardens and superior Windover construction.
If either fit your needs, let me know. Soon. 

Call Kenny here at 978-758-0983

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MLS #: 71538695
Status: PCG 
DOM: 377
Orig. Price: $1.4M
List Price: $795,000

10 Cliff Ave. U:6
List $/SqFt: 330.7
List Date: 6/8/2013

Gloucester, MA:Magnolia 01930

Style: Condo – Townhouse
Outdoor Space: Yes – Common
Assoc.Fee: $1,006

Rooms: 8
Beds: 3
Baths: 3f 0h
Living Area: 2404
Tax: $0

Garage: 2
Parking: 2
Pets: Yes w/ Restrictions
Year Built: 2013
Fy: 00

Remarks: HUGE PRICE DROP JUST IN TIME FOR THE OPEN HOUSE! New Construction on the ocean. Stunning landscaping and old stone walls. Shingle style duplex “cottages” in an old world Victorian waterfront community beautifully situated on high land with splendid views up the rocky coastline. Property includes an original Olmsted garden that is part of the common land. Master bedroom suite with balcony, plus 2 other beds and bath on the second floor. Ocean views from the living, dining, kitchen, screen/3 season porch, deck and bedrooms. This unit has a 2 car garage under.

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MLS #: 71615237
Status: PCG 
DOM: 193
Orig. Price: $1.12M
List Price: $795,000

6 Cliff Avenue U:7
List $/SqFt: 353.33
List Date: 12/10/2013

Gloucester, MA:Magnolia 01930

Style: Condo – Half-Duplex
Outdoor Space: Yes – Common
Assoc.Fee: $907

Rooms: 6
Beds: 3
Baths: 2f 1h
Living Area: 2250
Tax: $0

Garage: 2
Parking: 4
Pets: Yes
Year Built: 2013
Fy: 2013

Remarks: HUGE PRICE DROP!! JUST IN TIME FOR OPEN HOUSE. Filled with natural light, this south facing unit has a first floor master with attached 3 season porch and deck with partial views to the ocean. The floor plan allows for living on one level with minimal steps from the 2 car attached garage or the covered front entry. On the second level there are two large bedrooms, a full bath and a balcony with an ocean view. This duplex has the privacy of a single family unit. All eight units that make up the Residences of Shore Cliff have ownership in a magnificent Olmsted Garden which boldly faces east with views far up the rocky coastline of Magnolia to the Eastern Pt. lighthouse. Shore Cliff is surrounded by old stone walls and is exquisitely landscaped. The complex of 8 units is now completely built.

BTW I might as well share the auction video, too. If you remember, last week we told you about the auction at 14 Rouse Rd., Eastern Point. It sold today for $1.05M. If you’ve never seen an auction, watch my video clips. 

Click here for video.

Eric Lorden Spotted This White Whale??? In Smith’s Cove Yesterday

He said he heard it breathe when it lifted it’s back out of the water and it’s back came up about 6 or 7 times within 15 minutes or so.  The skin was smooth and it was pure white, the whole animal.

What he saw was the back hump come out of the water and then the tail and the tail was split like two points.  Can anyone ID what it could have been???

A beluga perhaps?

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Updated, a second confirmation from Amy Beaudet:

My father-in-law also saw it yesterday by the paint factory. He said it was a beluga whale. He’ll probably give more details later.

Disney movie Brave outdoors Today and everyone is welcome to come dressed up and bring a blanket

Good morning Joey,

We will be showing the Disney movie Brave outdoors and everyone is welcome to come dressed up and bring a blanket. We will also have pony rides, bake sale, face painting, raffle and Sam K photography has donated time to take photos with Hudson aka Angus the horse from the movie. All proceeds will go to helping Hudson during his extensive medical illness and care. Donations are welcome to watch the movie. Pony rides  $5 and photos will be $10.00 or 15 to sit on him. Parking is at the rockport elementary school lot. Please email me with any questions.

Donated Raffles include:

Jalapeños, Lat  43, West end salon, Aveda salon, Palazolas, Turtle alley, Bowling alley, Yellow sub

Virgillios, Animal kracker

Link to our fb event- https://www.facebook.com/events/544584348978812/

Please share

Thank you

Rowe farm team

Hudson is the horse on top and angus from the movie is  the same very rare breed.

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Delmore Schwartz Quote of the Week from Greg Bover

“Existentialism means that no one else can take a bath for you.”

Delmore Schwartz 1913-1966

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Born to Jewish parents in Brooklyn, NY, Schwartz attended Columbia and the University of Wisconsin before receiving a degree from New York University. He studied philosophy as a graduate student under the great Alfred North Whitehead at Harvard while he roomed with the poet Robert Lowell. His first book, In Dreams Responsibilities Begin, based on his parents failed marriage, gained him widespread notice. He went on to teach writing at a number of schools including Syracuse and Kenyon. Among his many students and protégés was Saul Bellow, whose Humboldt’s Gift is based on their relationship. Lou Reed of the Velvet Underground also studied with Schwartz, wrote at least two songs in his memory and named him the “first great man I ever met.” Schwartz died at 52, alone and isolated from the world, from complications of alcoholism and mental illness.

Greg Bover

Artist Loren Doucette public art installation EGS students

Cat Ryan Submits-

ARTIST LOREN DOUCETTE LIFTS STUDENT ART INTO PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONEETING #2

East Gloucester Elementary School and ART

Hey Joey,

ARTIST LOREN DOUCETTE LIFTS STUDENT ART INTO PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONEETING #2

East Gloucester Elementary School and ART

Hey Joey,

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What happens when artist Loren Doucette exhibits art projects by the entire East Gloucester Elementary student body over two back-to-back family nights?

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She lifts it to the level of public art installation. (Ruby McElhenny’s mask J)

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That’s Loren’s mom, Diane, helping out.

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Thanks to hundreds of display cases –big shout out for the shoe boxes from Mark Adrian Shoes—and a beckoning zippy maze we were treated to a walk in field of masks.

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The PTO worked with East Gloucester Elementary to bring Loren and artist Amber LeBlanc (look for her teaching art this summer at YMCA Camp Spindrift) to spend an entire day with each grade. Devoted entirely to art and only art! 

Loren’s most recent work—the view from Kate’s balcony– will be on exhibit opening this weekend atFlat Rocks Gallery.

Esteemed artist, Ed Touchette, is the art teacher year round for East Gloucester Elementary school and Veteran’s. So these students have a touch with a master class every week! And Mary Rhinelanderdesigned the school logo.

Special thanks to EGS PTO for such a memorable event.

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