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.
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
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Community Photos 8/9/13
Hi, Joey,
Thought I would share this photo of the view from Mad Fish on Rocky Neck Sunday afternoon. Best sushi around and a Chebacco Schooner gliding by. Not a bad way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon in Gloucester. Genie Wills
Al Bezanson submits-
Reflection of the railing at Madfish Grille from a table at the Rudder
Folly Cove Photos from Anthony Marks
A-Rod on Rocky Neck?
Lowell Peabody Submits-
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Cape Ann Farmer’s Market August 8, 2013
Lots of smiling faces 🙂
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O’MALEY INNOVATION MIDDLE SCHOOL Summer Reading Rally!
O’MALEY INNOVATION MIDDLE SCHOOL
Summer Reading Rally!
Who: All O’Maley Innovation Middle School students
What: A casual, drop-in gathering for Summer Reading
When: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Where: O’Maley Innovation Middle School Library
Why: Get it done and Celebrate! Whether you want some help, a check-in on what you’ve done, or book talk with other kids, come on in and get it done! Pizza, popcorn, packets and books.
Hosted by O’Maley ELA teachers 6-8
Please call school to leave your name before Thursday 08/13. 978 281 9850
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Video- Dry Fit Style T Shirt Packing Production Line At Sista Felicias
If any of you bananaheads didn’t get your order in, now’s your chance-
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Who’s Who in New England’s Fisheries
Caleb Gilbert forwards-
I hope all’s well Joey… I’m a dad! Just got back to the office and ran across this little video that was getting sent around.. Thought you might like checking it out if you haven’t seen it yet… Kind of a cool little general overview of fisheries…
Congrats Caleb!!!
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Kenny MacCarthy and Ron Gelineau Represent! (wearin the stonewashed cap)
Dear Joey,
My oldest childhood friend, Ron Gelineau, (we were tossed from CCD class for chuckling at “the burning bush”)
is in town on vacation with his wife Melanie and daughter Regan. You may have seen
him hanging around your parking lot ’cause he’s a die hard GMG fan and Gloucester resident wannabe.
We were at Capt’ Carlo’s for dinner last night (fab eats, BTW! Ask for “Carl”. Great waiter!) when I told him about the “new hats”. Well, he had to have one. So, I whipped mine outta’ the trunk for a photo op. Unfortunately, we couldn’t do a group
photo as we only have 1 hat. So, please order more hats so Ronny and I can both have one. (Ronny’s got mine!)
Best,
Kenny MacCarthy
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Roseway at Maritime Gloucester
Len Burgess submits-
Met up with Donna at the Roseway. Here she is with Chris, from the Roseway and Dave Delorey from Essex Shipbuilding Museum. -Len Burgess
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Interesting Results In The “Will You Carry On A Phone Conversation While Peeing Or Pooping” Poll
While just over 50% of people polled said they wouldn’t carry on a phone conversation while pooping 10% fewer said they would carry on a phone conversation while peeing.
Do these people think that the person on the other end of the phone can somehow smell the poop and catch the pooper in the act through their sense of smell?
I think you have far greater chance of getting caught peeing from the sound of the pee hitting the toilet water.
To be honest wouldn’t bother me one bit if the person I was talking to was going #1 or #2 while I was talkin to them. Just shows you they are up to the multitasking.
I’m a habitual pee/pooper talk on the phone guy. When you’re getting shit done you gotta get shit done. That’s what I always say.
Our Joanne Silva obviously agrees.
Photo courtesy Paulie Walnuts
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Community Photos 8/8/13
Jaqueline Bennett submits-
Flatrocks Opening : Artist Juni Van Dyke with son Sean and daughter Paige seated under one of Juni’s paintings.
Hi Joey,
I thought you would enjoy this shot of the Great Marsh in Rowley at Dusk. I took it with my iPhone, which always amazes me with the quality of the picture it takes.
Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid
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Community Stuff 8/9/13
MOVIE EXTRAS WANTED
The HBO Mini-Series entitled “Olive Kitteridge” will be shooting in the Cape Ann (Gloucester/Rockport/Manchester/Essex) area this coming September through November. The film is looking for men and women who might be interested in taking part as extras (or background actors) for our production. We are particularly looking for small town New England seacoast characters: i.e. fishermen, dockworkers, bar goers, townsfolk, coffee shop regulars and others. The casting call will be held this coming Saturday, August 10th from 9:00am-2:00pm at the Kyrouz Auditorium at Gloucester City Hall,9 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA
PLEASE: No one under 25 years old.
PLEASE : Bring a recent, non-returnable, snapshot or photo with a photo ID. If you are selected, these are paid positions.
Schooner Adventure’s History Sharing Program – August 9, 2013 (10am) Come see images of old Gloucester and share your own memories during these free monthly presentations at the Rose Baker Senior Center. This month – Gloucester Lost, Part 2: Urban Renewal – Rogers Street Extension Does anyone remember Pearce, Vincent, Howe and Pew streets? See images of the buildings and streets that were removed during the 1960’s Urban Renewal Projects. (Program supported by New England Biolabs Foundation and Applied Materials). For more information – email bwelin@schooner-adventure.org or call Schooner Adventure @978-281-8079.
International Dory Race Eliminations This Saturday Morning at Niles Beach-
This is your chance to step up and compete for your country!!
This Saturday August 10th at 9:00 AM off Niles Beach, the International Dory Racing Committee will race off to decide who will represent the US against Canada two weeks later in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia for the International titles in all 5 categories: Junior Men, Women, Mixed Doubles, Men Over 40 and Men Open. It’s not too late to find a partner and jump in. All participants must sign up Friday night 6:00 PM at the town landing (St. Peter’s Square) in Gloucester or via email response. Membership dues must be paid to race, but the winners receive an expense paid trip to beautiful Nova Scotia and a chance to represent their country and carry on a 60+ year nautical tradition. Be a part of living history on the water!!
This is also a great opportunity to come down and watch some exciting races Saturday morning, so come on down!!
Hi there,
Could you please post this at some point this week/weekend!? Thank you so much! We are so happy to be beginning our associates’ degree program for Gloucester and surrounding towns beginning after Labor Day!
Best,
Jodi Frithsen
The Essex Merchants Group in cooperation with the Essex Cultural District is sponsoring an event on Saturday, September 21, 2013
I am hoping that your website would post the event on your page.
I have attached the poster/flyer.
We are also offering table space to local artisans. So if you know anyone who maybe interested please have them contact Georgeanne Richards at 978-768-3441 or seameadowgifts@gmail.com
Thank you,
Donna Roy
Essex Merchants Group
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