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.
17 Days Til the 2013 Gloucester Schooner Race And Don’t Forget The First Annual Schooner Race Community Lobster Bake!!!
Lobster Bake!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2013, 4:00 PM
TICKETS : $12/PERSON
AUDIENCE: COMMUNITY, SCHOONER CREWS, SCHOONER FESTIVAL VISITORS
Enjoy freshly steamed lobster, corn on the cob, and a Virgilio’s roll— all for $12 per person. Relax with your dinner on the slopes of the Fitz Henry Lane lawn while listening to Old Cold Tater & Friends. Also available for sale: hot dogs, hamburgers, veggies burgers, cold sodas & spring water, beer & wine. Tickets available in advance from Maritime Gloucester or at the event. Must bring confirming email to Maritime Gloucester to redeem. Tickets will not be sent via mail.
This event is part of Maritime Heritage Day at Maritime Gloucester and Schooner Festival weekend.
To Purchase Tickets
TYRONE was designed by Manchester’s famed SS Crocker and built by Simms Bros. in Dorchester in 1939. She is a beautiful, rugged classic, owned by Matt Sutphin of Harwichport. Last year she was first in the Gloucester-Provincetown Race. There is space for a few passengers during the race Sept 1st and also for a sail on Saturday Aug. 31st.
Tyrone http://www.amschooner.org/node/954
Sailing opportunities through Maritime Gloucester http://gloucesterschoonerfestival.net/?p=408
Al Bezanson
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HOMIES EATIN’- SUPERMARKET VS GRASS FED VS BRANDT BEEF
Eric Lorden Owner of Passports Restaurant In Downtown Gloucester Talks About The Differences Between Supermarket, Grass Fed and Brandt Beef in this installment of Homie’s Eatin.
Also featuring Toby Pett, Ed Collard and Lylacakes.
Special thanks to Cambridge Meat Packing salesman George Valentine who provided the Brandt Beef.
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18 Days Til The Gloucester Schooner Race
Al Bezanson submits-
SUGAR BABE, outbound, slides between LANNON and ARDELLE. (From GREEN DRAGON, July 20th.) On Sept. 1st they will be joined by at least fifteen more schooners. There is plenty of space for passengers on race day.
www.Gloucesterschoonerfestival.net/?p=408
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Community Photos 8/12/13
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Schooner Adventure Sails Again!
Schooner Adventure Sails Again!
Yesterday, August 10th, was a historic day for Gloucester and the Schooner Adventure. For the first time in almost twenty years, the historic 1926 Essex–built knockabout schooner sailed Gloucester Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. This was a trial sail, or soft opening as restaurants call it.
Adventure carries 6,500 square feet of sail and is 122 feet long. Yesterday she easily plowed thru the water at almost 10 knots. The photo below gives you an idea of how big she is. That crew member is not even working on the larger mainsail behind him.
The restoration of Schooner Adventure began in 1990, and she stopped sailing a few years later. This sail opens a new chapter in the vessel’s history, and marks a proud moment for Cape Ann.
Our Adventure will be sailing in the Gloucester Schooner Races this Labor Day Weekend. I think she’ll be the one to beat.
This article is a collaboration between Fred Bodin (writing) and graphic designer Cheryl Briscoe (photography) bluewater_graphics@hotmail.com.
Fred Bodin
Bodin Historic Photo
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The Night Of The Summer! (Besides Sista Felicia’s Book Launch Partay at Cruiseport) Has Tickets Available- Come Join Us!
David Cox photo
I have long maintained that if there was only one activity you do in Gloucester- say you had guests in town or you had only one night in town to do something that that one thing I would say is a must do is a Sunset Sail aboard Gloucester’s Most Beautiful Boat the Thomas E Lannon.
It’s more than the boat being so beautiful though. the Lannon Family makes you feel so welcome, they are so fun and friendly, then you heap on top of that a tour of Glouester Harbor at sunset, then you heap on top of that two incredible cigars from the Old Cuban Cigar Factory and then you heap on top of that Rum Drinks from the highest quality rum producers on the Planet Ryan and Wood Distillery right here in our own home town-
Total MF No Brainer!!!
Now all is left is for you to call and reserve your tickets. Individually the costs of all these things would be over double but because everybody kicks in we make it half the cost.
Call Kay Ellis Now To Reserve Your Spot and Chill with Us!
978-281-6634
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Community Stuff 8/12/13
SPECIAL EXHIBIT AT THE ROCKPORT COMMUNITY HOUSE
BROADWAY, ROCKPORT
“IN STYLE: TWO CENTURIES OF CAPE ANN FASHION”
VINTAGE CLOTHES FROM SANDY BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
AUGUST 16-18, FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 10 – 4
DONATION $5.00, INCLUDES ADMISSION TO THE SEWALL-SCRIPTURE HOUSE
AND THE OLD CASTLE
National Health Center Week at Gloucester Family Health Center!
The Gloucester Family Health Center, 302 Washington Street, Gloucester, will host an open house on
Tuesday, August 13 from 9 a.m. – 12 Noon. All are welcome to join in for free give-a-ways, tours,
information and refreshments. It is not necessary to RSVP, for questions or further information, please contact
Marisa at 978-236-0217 or ralves@nschi.org
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Adventure Takes First Sail With All Sails Up Photos From Len Burgess
Listen, you can put all that talk around town that The Schooner Adventure was Gloucester’s Big Dig to rest. You can also put to rest the talk that it could have been rebuilt five times over brand new with the money they spent by saving a little corner of the hull and rebuilding around it like they’ve done with the Bluenose up in Nova Scotia.
None of that matters now. She took her first Sail With All Sails Up Today!
A GLORIOUS DAY!
Congratulations to all those that have put in the time, effort and cheddar to make this day happen. Huge accomplishment.
Look for the Adventure to Sail In This Year’s Schooner Festival which To Me Is THE STORY of this year’s Schooner Festival (along with the first annual lobster bake on Harriett Webster Pier)
Len Burgess writes-
Hi Joey, I didn’t get to sail on Adventure’s great day but arrived in time for the crew’s celebration. -Len Burgess
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Eloise Como Brown Writes for Info
Fred Bodin Submits-
I got a request from former Gloucester resident Eloise Como Brown about this photo: “I’m sending you a photo of some ladies circa 1900, one of which is my grandmother, Addie Wadsworth (back row, third from left). I have no idea who the others may be, or the children hanging out the window. In 1900 Mary Adelaide (Addie M) Wadsworth is listed as a bookkeeper in Gloucester. She and her family lived on Cleveland Street. In 1905, Addie married Edward T. Como, also of Gloucester.
From my Facebook posting about this, some theories are bookkeepers at a fish plant such as Gorton Pew, or schoolteachers. Any input ask to the people or location would be appreciated. Thanks, Fred (and Eloise).
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Mark Your Calendars!- 2013 Bluefin Blowout Schedule (And They’re Coming Big This Year)
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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