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Author: Joey Ciaramitaro
The creator of goodmorninggloucester.org Lover of all things Gloucester and Cape Ann. GMG where we bring you the very best our town has to offer because we love to share all the great news and believe that by promoting others in our community everyone wins.
See this stuff? It’s Crap and I’m an Idiot For Buying It
I ran out of my 50 cent per gallon spring water from Market Basket and was parched so I ran up to Rochdale and bought a couple if these zero calorie Powerades.
First off whatever the fuck is in there sure as hell isn’t as good as drinking pure old water and whatever smoke and mirror bullshit they pulled off to claim it’s zero calorie you can be sure as shit is loaded up with some other bad ass not naturally occurring ingredients to make it zerocalorie
Shoulda just grabbed a gallon of water to chug, but no. Had to go off and buy the crap.
Lesson learned.
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Gloucester Sea Scouts- Get Involved and Like ‘Em On Facebook
Hey Joey,
I’m a long time fan of Good Morning Gloucester. I wanted to let you know about the new Sea Scout program running out of Maritime Gloucester. Sea Scouts is a branch of the Boy Scouts, and is open to men and women age 14-21.
Back in the day there was a huge “Ship” in Gloucester. Right now there are about 10 boys signed up.
Our next meeting is August 24th at 7pm. Every Thursday though, the boys are signed on to go out with the Gloucester Gig Rowers at 6pm to get some instruction and develop some skills out there rowing. They also have been learning how to crew on the Ardelle which is super cool.
If you’re interested in checking the program out, I’ll be running the August 24th meeting, but will also be there next Thursday for the Gig Rowing…
We have a facebook fan page set up if you want to check it out.
https://www.facebook.com/NSSeaScoutsShip5
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Chickity Check It!- Jen Amero’s Take On Sweet Shots Secret Spots-
Touring with Violet – My FAM Tour with Sweet Shots Secret Spots
Ok so this might just be the coolest land and sea limo going. Sweet Shots Secret Spots Tour Company, Operated by Violet Gray and Corey Newman (flanked in my case by their 2 year old Dahlia and their pup Bogie), SSSS is a two part operation combining a 6 passenger Jeep and a 6 passenger Chris Craft boat giving tourists the flexibility to start from and get to pretty much anywhere on Cape Ann.
Our tour was a two part excursion – one with kids and one without. Narrated by Violet, who’s worked for both the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and many local eateries in the area, we got “in deep” with the local scene – which is saying something when you consider she was touring around a bunch of townies!
Here’s what me 8 hour tour looked like:
Click here for the entire post and to subscribe to Jen’s great local blog
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FUNDED!
#BOOM!
Sista Felicia Update!!!!
Well it’s official- The Kickstarter Campaign was a success! Tipped the Goal yesterday afternoon thanks to all of Felicia’s supporters, family and friends. Can’t say enough how proud I am of her and her team who worked unbelievably hard to make this a reality.
What a crew!
Excited to report that my Kickstarter project is currently 94% funded with 9 days remaining to reach my goal and see my dream become a reality! Please continue to help me spread the word and share my Kickstarter link with your family friends and coworkers.
You can pre-order your copy of Gifts of Gold: In a Sicilian Kitchen with Sista Felicia: Harvest at
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/95596299/sista-felicias-sicilian-cookbook
Although Gifts of Gold is completed and at the printer, my Creative Director James Eves III, owner and Master in his field at Cape Ann Giclee, and I have been busy planning The Red Carpet Cookbook Launch Gala Event to be held on August 28, 2013 from 7:30 to 11:00 pm at Cruiseport Gloucester. James has been designing the beautiful Sista Felicia logo-embellished tote bag that is included in some of the Kickstarter Pledge Packages. He has an unparalleled eye for detail in everything he creates. The invitations to the Red Carpet Gala are just as amazing as the evening we have planned.
The Cruiseport Gloucester staff has been wonderful to work with and very helpful in accommodating all the necessary details for this special evening. I am excited to announce Cruiseport will be preparing recipes straight from the pages of Gifts of Gold that evening and will be shaking up my favorite Lemon Drop Cocktail at the bar. Join me, along with my family, friends, Sista Felicia Team, and supporters, for a night of celebratory dancing, food, and fun!
Individual tickets can be purchased through pledging my Sista Felicia Kickstarter Project at this link-
Sista Felicia’s Sicilian Cookbook
$35.00 Kickstarter Pledge~Individual ticket to Red Carpet Cookbook Launch Gala
$95.00 Kickstarter Pledge~Receive 1 personally autographed hardcover first edition copy of Sista Felicia’s Cookbook, 1 laminated 13X14X3 designer tote bag beautifully embellished with Sista Felicia’s logo, 1 Red Carpet Cookbook Launch Gala Invitation, and a public thank you
$125.00 Kickstarter Pledge~Receive 1 personally autographed hardcover first edition copy of Sista Felicia’s Cookbook, 1 laminated 13X14X3 designer tote bag beautifully embellished with Sista Felicia’s logo, 2 Red Carpet Cookbook Launch Gala Invitations, and a public thank you
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR HELPING MAKE MY DREAM A REALITY- I COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOUR HELP
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Check out North Shore 104.9 This Morning at 9AM To Hear About “Da Cookbook”
9:00 am Curtain Up! with Aurelia Nelson
Aurelia will be talking about Sista’s cookbook at 9AM
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Community Stuff 8/11/13
Cabaret at the Shalin Liu Performance Center this September!
Theatre in the Pines will present the musical theatre presentation of “Cabaret,” directed by Nan Webber, at the Shalin Liu Performance Center , 37 Main Street, Rockport . Performances will be held on Friday, September 13, Saturday, September 14th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 15 at 3 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at Toad Hall Book Store, 47 Main Street, Rockport and
The Bookstore of Gloucester, 61 Main Street, Gloucester.
Hello Joey C.,
CAST is looking for actors for its season 2013 -14 opener, “As You Like It”. If the attached can be put into GMG, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Joseph Stiliano
For a role in Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe’s production of “As You Like It” to open October 31, 2013 at the Gorton Theatre (home of the Gloucester Stage Company) with rehearsals beginning September 3 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. This witty and wise comedy is among Shakespeare’s most popular and filled with delightful characters ready to be brought to life by you . No previous classical experience needed for CAST’s no-fear Shakespeare, straight-out PLAINCLOTHESPRODUCTIONS ™. For more information and to arrange an interview, contact the director, Joseph Stiliano, at cast2008@prodigy.net .
capeannshakespearetroupe.blogspot.com FACEBOOK
Hi, Joey—
A well-known singing teacher is coming to town to do a workshop on Sunday, August 25. I’d be grateful if you would post the info and the two photos on your blog. Thank you! Janet
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Sing and be heard without strain!
Lead songs with confidence!
Relax and enjoy the sings you attend!
The Strong Sound is a workshop in vocal technique for those who want to sing sea chanteys, work songs and other “shout voice”songs without harming the voice. It includes an introduction to Anabel’s Centered Singing technique, helpful for all singers.
Anyone who has worked on board a sailing ship knows that the work requires strength and stamina. Singing also requires both, although in a different way. In finding your “strong sound” you will learn to relax, to find your center and to use your breath in a healthy manner as you increase your vocal strength, stamina and range.
Come and learn
• to improve vocal quality with basic exercises
• to center the body and the breath
• to use your voice freely and without strain
• to sing so that you can easily be heard in a large room.
We will also work on intonation, using exercises that help us learn the basic scales and intervals of our musical tradition while warming up the voice and increasing vocal range.
Format
First session, 3:00 — 4:15: Techniques and warm-up; the centered breath; relaxation; find your own beautiful, and strong, sound.
Second Session, 4:30 — 5:45: Review of warm ups; individual work; singing with a group; keeping in tune. Lead a song, or even bring a solo; Anabel will help you to sing it with your best, strongest sound.
Cost: Two sessions $40; single session: $25. Anyone is welcome to come for just the first session; contact Anabel for information on attending only the second session. This would be appropriate for experienced singers who have already mastered the basics of diaphragmatic breathing.
These sessions are active, noisy and fun. Come prepared to move, sing, shout, even dance.
Online registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eoutRjJ3qIvxUwbdAw91OHrCo1tV3HgflHyflnCTjrs/viewform
At the Inn at Babson Court
55 Western Avenue
Gloucester MA 01930
Directions: www.babsoncourt.com/inn/location.jsp
For more information:
Contact Anabel at (617) 398-7464; Email: pladies@inbox.com
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Joe Popcorn From Virginia McKinnon
Hi Joey, I was looking through some old pictures and came across this picture of Joe Popcorn at St. Peter’s Fiesta in 1947. With Joe is my brother, Paul Frontiero, who worked for Joe that summer. We lived at 14 Gould Court and Joe and his family at 16 Gould Court. Later Joe made his famous lemonade slush. I have so many memories of Gould Court. This story is of early times, before the Ciaramitaro’s moved next door. Daily I look forward to your blog. Love, Virginia (Frontiero) McKinnon
One of my two Joe Ciramitaro Grandfathers.
Captain Joe Ciaramitaro of Captain Joe and Sons
and Joe “Popcorn” Ciaramitaro of Pat’s Center Grocery
Both Extremely Hard Workers
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Live From The Gloucester Blues Festival Ed Collard Files This Report!
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Photography Division of RAA Invades Lanesville
Dear Joey,
The Photography Division of RAA Invades Lanesville – for a fundraiser. We will be setting up the show on Friday August 16th 9-12noon if you would like to stop by and met or film some of the photographers.
Show is open to the public at the Lanesville Community Center, 7 Vulcan Street, Gloucester, Saturday August 17 10 – 8pm, reception with light refreshments 5-8pm and Sunday August 18 10am-4pm with coffee hour 10am-12noon.
Hope to see you!
Best, Law
The Photography Division of the Rockport Art Association (RAA) is coming to the Lanesville Community Center at 8 Vulcan St., Gloucester, MA for a 2-day photography show on Saturday, August 17 from 10am to 8pm and Sunday, August 18, from 10am to 4pm. The public is invited to a reception with light refreshments on Saturday from 5-8pm and a coffee hour on Sunday from 10 am to 12 noon.
This is the first off-site photography show that the RAA Photography Division has organized and the Lanesville Community Center is an ideal location.
“We are excited by this off-site exhibition of works from the RAA Photography Division and grateful to them for using it as a fund-raising tool to benefit the RAA. These exceptional artists will offer exciting and innovative works – a must see for everyone! Don’t miss it”, says Carol Linsky, Executive Director at the RAA.
Kathryn Tuck, RAA’s President, states “The Photography Division is a vital part of the RAA, and we appreciate the freshness and exuberance they bring to our exhibitions.”
Participating photographers include Les Bartlett, Barbara Brewer, Vicki Diez-Canseco, John Thomas Grant, Law Hamilton, Steve Howard, Otto Laske, Skip Montello,
Wendy Morgan, Judith Oleson, David Piemonte, Christina Rhodes, Judy Robinson-Cox, Jan Walker, and Alice Whittaker.
For more information, please contact the Rockport Art Association at 978-546-6604.
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JD- Gloucester Athletics Legend
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Contra Dancing!
Hi Joey!
Contra dancing on Cape Ann continues this Sunday, August 11 at the First Baptist Church Gloucester. The Family Dance at 4:00 will be fun for ages 3 – 99!
We’ll break for a potluck supper at 5:00 and start contra dancing at 6:30.
Hope GMG readers spot Fr. Matthew Green in the flyer! He was kicking up his heels at the July dance and we hope to see him back on Sunday!
– Rose Sheehan,
Folk Life Studio
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Happy Birthday Ken Duckworth!
Linda writes-
Wishing a Very Happy Birthday to a man I am proud to call my son-in-law and am so grateful to for being a wonderful husband, dad and gentle, thoughtful soul…we love you Ken!
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Gloucester Harbor Water Taxi and Harbor Launch Videos From Kenny MacCarthy
The best harbor taxi/tour in town is Gloucester’s own water shuttle. Call Capt. Peter Favazza on his “on board” mobile phone 978-631-9358 or the office at 978-283-1979 for info.
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Community Photos 8/10/13
Hi Joe,
Thought you may like this photo of Good Harbor Beach 1st boardwalk, with Jesse Doherty…
Such a great picture…
Hope you like it as well
Cathy Orlando
Jaqueline Bennett Dragonfly
Angela Cook Photo
Here’s a shot of the North Tower from a recent trip to Thacher Island…
Lowell Peabody Submits-
Harold Burnham teaching the finer points of lobster trap building to the crew of the Roseway at the Maritime Heritage Center.
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Artist Event with Joe Higgins from Fished Impressions
We would love it if you would share our Artist Event with Joe Higgins from Fished Impressions. He will be visiting tomorrow to do his famous marine printing, telling fish stories, and have his framed work to sell… Tax Free! Locals know his work from Local Colors. Printing and visiting 11AM to 3 PM.
Sea Meadow Gifts and Gardens
7 Main Street Essex
978-768-3441
We appreciate your time and effort!
Thanks, Georgeanne Richards
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VIDEO- MARKOUK BREAD AT CAPE ANN FARMER’S MARKET
Grilled Breads and Sandwiches Made On Traditional Lebanese Saj
From The Website- www.markoukbread.com
Markouk Bread
Markouk Bread started its flatbread business at the Cape Ann Farmers
Market in Gloucester, Ma in August 2011. Since then, we have sold our
food at many local events including St. Peter’ Fiesta, Gloucester Block
Party, and Grand Prix of Gloucester, and the Gloucester Sidewalk
Bazaar. We also provide catering services on Cape Ann as well.
We prepare and sell a variety of foods typically found in Lebanese
meals. These particular recipes are from a small village in the Bekaa
Valley. We also sell some new items that fuse local taste with our
traditional meals.
All the breads and pastries are either prepared and sold fresh at the
point of sale or prepared at our business on the day they are sold at any
of the local events. We use the highest quality ingredients to prepare
our foods to ensure they consistently inspire those that eat them.
The Saj
The saj is a traditional cooking stove used in Lebanon and other places
throughout the Middle East. Most people there use a propane heated saj.
At one time, all breads were made with a saj over a charcoal fire. The
use of the saj brings out the characteristic flavor of the flatbreads
that we produce, unlike modern baking and processing equipment. You
will taste the difference.
What is Markouk?
Markouk is one of several local Lebanese names of the flatbread that is
cooked on the saj. Other local names include saj or hubs tabouni.
Markouk is typically eaten with some combination of olives, labneh or
other cheeses, mint, or zharta. It is also used to make a variety of
rollup sandwiches or wraps. Markouk Bread can prepare a variety of
sandwiches to your taste.
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20 days to the Schooner Festival … Sign up for the race!
Here we Go- Al Bezanson and I Am Going To Beat You Into Submission Until You Signn Up And Take Part Of The 2013 Gloucester Schooner Festival!
Al Submits-
20 days to the Schooner Festival … Sign up for the race!
Sunday, September 1st is the date for the 29th Annual Gloucester Schooner Race. There is plenty of space remaining for passengers in the race. Maritime Gloucester will link you to a schooner or arrange for a ticket.
http://gloucesterschoonerfestival.net/?p=408
This photo of AMERICAN EAGLE leading ALABAMA in the 2011 race came from Amy Beaudet on GREEN DRAGON. The race course is set for beam reaching – optimum sailing for schooners. About 20 schooners have signed up and as the race progresses you can expect to be in traffic the entire time with photo opportunities like this.
Al Bezanson
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INQUIRING MINDS WANNA KNOW… "Whatever Happened to Smokin’ Jim’s Bar-B-Q?"
Due to my (Joey Ciaramitaro) ineptness I completely messed up the fantastic press release that Judy Howard forwarded to me regarding the next step in the progression of Smokin Jim’s. With my sincere apology for messing it up so badly here is a revised copy offered so graciously by Judy for re-submission–
Well, here’s the scoop……………….. The property which housed Smokin’ Jim’s BBQ on E. Main St. for the past 12 years has been sold, AND, in looking for a new location to re-establish the business -I have been offered a FANTASTIC YEAR-ROUND SPOT IN GLOUCESTER.
We have expansion plans ready to include Authentic Southern Fried Chicken, Lamb, Brisket, Smoked and Grilled Seafood,- AND- Special Holiday Orders including Hams and Turkeys. We’re introducing Hormone-Free Meats and adding New Southern Sides (i.e. Homemade Sweet Potato Pie) to our already popular menu.
IMAGINE! 362 Days Per Year! It can happen this Fall in time for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Basketball, Football, Super Sunday, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day,Your Birthday and EVERYDAY!
We need $$ to make this happen- so- if you love BBQ, want to go into the Business and have money to invest, or know somebody, this just may be what you’re looking for. We’ve outgrown summertime. This business has a great year ’round future. I’d love to talk with you.
CALL ME, JIM YANCEY- 978-283-3379 Cell 978-380-2553 EMAIL- bbqsmokinjim@comcast.net
MEANWHILE…
Our Catered Events business is flourishing and we are taking orders for full-service backyard parties, business functions, weddings, etc. as well as drop-off orders. Call us.
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Views from Captain Joe and Sons From Alice Gardner
Good Morning Gloucester 
