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.

Wonderful evening at the Main Street Block Party from Frank McCall

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Hi Joey,

Thanks to GMG, Tricia and I heard about the Main Street Block Party. We arrived with our niece and nephew about 8:30pm. As we approached Main Street, I snapped the attached photo of the new public artwork project on Parsons Street with City Hall in the background. A GMG article stated the artist is James Owen Calderwood. It was a wonderful point of entry onto Main Street which was alive with entertainment, shopping, and dining. We enjoyed appetizers and a drink at LA TRATTORIA & PIZZERIA of the WEST END and then purchased a beautiful piece of artwork (stained glass by local artist Donna Amero) at Local Colors Artists’ Cooperative.  Thanks for all the great info on Good Morning Gloucester! Looking forward to picking up my stonewashed GMG Cap next week!

Best regards,

Frank McCall

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Editor Note:

Here’s a link to the artist-

https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2013/07/14/meet-james-owen-calderwood-one-of-three-artists-awarded-a-public-art-project/

Community Stuff 7/21/13

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What:        The Annisquam Village Players presents CHICAGO
        Adapted from the original by :
        John Kander & Fred Ebb (Music; Book/Lyrics)
        Bob Fosse (Co-Author, Original Director, and Choreographer)

        A true New York City institution, CHICAGO has everything that makes         Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; and
        one show-stopping song after another.  No wonder CHICAGO has been         honored with 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards®, and a Grammy®.

When:        Tuesday August 6 – Sunday August 11 . 2013
        All performances @ 7:30pm

Where:    Annisquam Village Hall
        36 Leonard Street, off of Route 127 North
        Annisquam village in Gloucester MA 01930

Ticket Info:    Reserved Seating $32.
        General Admission $16.

        General Admission and Reserved Seating tickets can be ordered online.
        Go to http://www.annisquamvillageplayers.com and click on Tickets.

        General Admission tickets (but not reserved seating tickets) may be         purchased after July 22nd at the following locations:
        Annisquam Exchange, 32 Leonard Street, Annisquam 978-281-0358
        The Bookstore, 61 Main Street, Gloucester 978-281-1548
        Lula’s Pantry, 5 Dock Square, Rockport 978-546-0010

Directions:    http://annisquamvillageplayers.com/directions-parking

The Annisquam Village Hall is air-conditioned and handicap accessible.

Refreshments served at intermission.

Video- Next Generation Lobstermen- Brett and Jake Donovan and Their Solar Powered Lobster Pot Hauler

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From The Blackburn Open Studios Weekend Event

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Alicia Pensarosa forwards pics-

Hi Joey thanks! Here are some pics
My studio:

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Nina Fletcher, in front of her button self portrait:

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Robin Colodzin in front of her mixed media paintings:

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Pam Courtleigh in front of her Assemblage:

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Mary Beth Smith with her handmade Books:

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@_amanda_pleaze comes through in the clutch!

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@Joey_C: @_amanda_pleaze comes through in the clutch! Froyo baby!!! #CafeBishco http://twitter.com/Joey_C/status/358696640044998656/photo/1

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Here comes the bride. From Fred Bodin

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Here Comes the Bride!
I was walking down Main Street to open my gallery this morning, and saw this lovely and beaming young lady in a white gown sitting on the bench outside of the West End Salon (where Diane cuts my hair). I slowed down, turned around, and said: “You must be the bride.” I proceeded to work, and regretted not pursuing it. So I grabbed my camera and walked outside to see if she was still there. No, but shortly after the bride left with her bridesmaid heading straight for me. Again, I don’t know her and she doesn’t know me or GMG. But they were eager to be photographed. I took only one photo, and knew I had the “hero” shot. April Pelletier of Clinton (MA) was married today aboard the Essex River Queen. The lucky groom is Paul Devoe, also of Clinton. Kathy Mancini of Windham (NH) was her maid of honor.  I’ve shot hundreds of weddings, and the bride is always stunningly beautiful, as this one is. Blessings on the newlyweds and their families.

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Sarah Elizabeth Shop’s T-Shirt Sale

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Hey Joey,

It’s hot! Would you post this flyer featuring the beautiful Katharine Worth of Banana’s fame? I’m having a T shirt sale in Rockport at the Sarah Elizabeth Shop next weekend. So come on by!

Julia Garrison- owner, printer,
Sarah Elizabeth Shop

5 Whistlestop Mall

Rockport, MA
(978)546-1037

Windowpane Flounder at Maritime Gloucester’s Aquarium

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Windowpane Flounder at Maritime Gloucester’s Aquarium 

Our windowpane flounders are masters of camouflage and can change their color to match the seafloor.  Lots of amazing sea creatures can be found in our outdoor Aquarium, open daily through October from 10:00-6:00. 

Learn more about Maritime Gloucester here- http://maritimegloucester.org/

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In response to Fred Bodin’s post on July 18, 2013.

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From The Neverlanders:

Drive By Shooting Picture

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Drive by Shooting on Main Street

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2013 GMG Blackburn Challenge Live Blog

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Follow Our Boy Paul Morrison on his journey around Cape Ann aboard kayak via his cool Rubber duck tracker (works great on smartphones too)

For The Paul Morrison rubber duck tracker Click Here

Send in any photos from the race and I’ll post them to the live blog.

Look for Mr Rubber Duck and Paul he’ll be wearing a bright orange shirt-

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Paul writes-

Park in front of Gloucester High School at 7AM tomorrow and go out back and check out these boats! High Tech SUP paddleboards, tandem canoes, sliding multi rowing boats, fixed multirowing boats, Banks Dory, Workboats, fixed and sliding doubles and singles, outrigger canoes single and double, sea kayaks single and double, fast sea kayaks, high performance kayaks, even Hawaii Five Oh outriggers with everyone yelling hut! hut! hut! 225 boats all told.

Or hang out somewhere on the shoreline or on Pavillion beach after 11AM and watch these boats race to the greasy pole finish line. Whatever you do, do not stay inside on this beautiful weekend clicking on the Rubber Duck Tracker! OK, maybe once, then get in a boat and get out there.

Cape Ann Rowing Club (website) puts on a great circumnavigation of Cape Ann Race every year. This is the 27th running.

7:17AM Update:

Looks like Paul and RD have made their way to the Race Start out behind GHS-

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7:40Update:

Looks like he’s in starting position just off Dun Fugin.

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8:09AM Update:

Aaaaand he’s off!

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8:56 Update:

Up The Annisquam they go-

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9:42 Update:

Working their way toward the tip if the Cape-

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10:33 Update”

Heading Southeast Off Rockport-

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12:32 Update-

Approaching Brace Cove

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1:57 Update:

He Made It!

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Community Stuff 7/20/13

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Rich Bean writes-

Hi guys,

I’d like to give a shoutout to Gloucester Rental Center.  Go there if you need something for your Party, or Equipment & Tools.  In order to refinish my deck I rented a monster orbital sander that worked wonders.  It did exactly what I needed.  And when I decided I needed a nail gun, it was a quick trip to rent that too!  Great staff.  They made it easy and flexible.  If you are a homeowner you should be aware of this place.  Plenty of times I have hesitated on a project because it is impossible to have all the tools, never thinking I could easily rent them.  Check them out.  I’m glad they are there.

Rich

Gloucester Rental Center

http://www.glourental.com/

32 Maplewood Ave.

978-281-3266

Rockport Senior Center

New Dates

Laughter is the Best Medicine, a free presentation by BAYADA Health Care. The date has been changed to Wednesday, August 7th at 12:30-1:30PM.  Come hear how laughter can help you stay healthy. Many jokes you can share with family & friends. Please RSVP 978-546-2573

July Birthday Party for the Rockport Senior Center has been changed from Thursday July 25th to Thursday August 1st at 12:30PM..All of you who got your invitation, please mark the new date and RSVP to Diane at 978-546-2573.

The Senior Care Summer Barbecue that was scheduled at the Rockport Senior Center for Wednesday, July 24th has been rescheduled to Wednesday, August 7th  at 11:30. Please call Freda for more information or reservations, 978-546-5027

Yo, did y’all know Karen Bell did socks?

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http://www.kbellsocks.com/

Karen writes-

Joey!

Did you want the names of penny candy stores?

My mother remembered Yankee General Store (Selma Bell) and I remember Bertha’s and Critinans on Bass Ave (also called Carl’s)

Xxoo

Love GMG!

Karen Bell- K. Bell Socks

Fish Candy joints-

Hi Joey,  When I was a kid growing up in Gloucester in the 40’s we got our penny candy from Higgins store on the corner of Smith St by St Ann’s church I know they renamed the church but to me it’s still St Ann’s. Thanks for all the memories you bring up everyday…Grace Duncan

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A Statement from Gran Prix of Gloucester’s Paul Boudreau

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Hi Joey,

The Gloucester Times is going to run a story about the Gran Prix of Gloucester, possibly in Saturday’s edition. I wanted to share the statement that I provided them. Please feel free to run all of this.

On a personal note, I love Gloucester. My family and I are regular visitors at Wingaersheek Beach, on rare nights we get a babysitter, my wife & I hit Duckworth’s. My favorite drive when I need to get my toddler to sleep is heading north on 127 to Folly Cove.

As you’ll see below, we’ve had to investigate other host cities. Rest assured that we are working with the Gloucester Chief Administrative Officer to close some issues. We recently had a site visit with the Chief Administrative Officer, the Operations Manager of Public Services, Fire Chief and Building Inspector and made significant progress. Finally, we’re going through the permit process.

Best,

Paul Boudreau

We are committed to hosting a world-class event in the Greater Boston area on the weekend of Sept. 28-29. Since the fall of 2012, after the completion of the race weekend, Gloucester city officials raised concerns with the event.  We have endeavored to address these concerns to the best of our abilities. Discussions are ongoing, and we remain optimistic that we can reach an agreement. However, given the uncertainty that Gloucester would continue to be a feasible host city, we faced no other choice but to explore options for other potential host cities in the area.

Athletes from across the United States and Europe are currently making travel plans for their cyclocross race season. As the kickoff event of the premier professional cyclocross race series in the United States, we feel we have an obligation to continue to host this event. In addition, the economic impact it has provided to the community has grown tremendously. Based on a Bentley University economic impact study, roughly 40 percent of participants stay in the Cape Ann region during the race weekend.  In the race’s fourteen years, we have strived to be mindful, cooperative community partners and are dedicated to building upon the relationship with the city . However, if the Gloucester venue is not a viable location, we will be forced to seek an alternative site that meets the standards that racers have come to expect from this event.

Editor Nore from Joey C

I am fully supportive of the Gran Prix, the quality of the people it brings here and what they put back into the community between the businesses that benefit and the showcasing of our City as a venue for world class events.  Make no mistake about it, these athletes travel from all over the world to participate.

They have demonstrated that they leave the park in better shape than when they arrive. (Pictures don’t lie homie),  and show that they are willing to listen to, and work with the powers that be to insure that people are left happy.

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Uhmm, yeah, the new dry-fit shirts are gonna be sick!

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Top quality moisture wicking material.
Here we decided on logo size with some cut-out paper logos. The color blue is gonna be deeper blue so it will really pop! Three color printing

When I tell you I’m not compromising one tiny bit on anything we make I’m telling you I’m not compromising on any product we order or ship.
Only stuff I’d want to wear.
#Boom!
Better get your sizes and colors in. Navy/White or Black shirts. Short sleeve or long sleeve moisture wicking material. Crazy comfort. Boooyaaaa!

William Arthur Ward Quote of the Week From Greg Bover

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“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”

William Arthur Ward (1921-1994)

A Louisiana native, Ward was as near to a professional proverbian as one can find in American society. After a stint in the Philippines with the US Army, Ward was Assistant to the President of Texas Wesleyan University, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church. He headed a number of church groups during his active community life and wrote an inspirational column that appeared in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for many years. Among the publications that featured his extraordinary output of quotable sayings were The Reader’s Digest, The Christian Advocate, and Science of the Mind magazine. Ward also served on the boards of the Rotary, the Red Cross, and the Boy Scouts of America.

Greg Bover

ESSEX YOUTH TRIATHLON, 8-3-13, and CLINIC, 7-20-13

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Hi, Joey,

The Essex Youth Clinic, 7-20-13, and Youth Triathlon, 8-3-13, are just around the corner.  If you would please post this announcement to your view of Cape Ann / Gloucester / Essex, the Board of Health would be much appreciate it.  Might your girls compete?

Thanks,

Ann White

Clerk, Essex BOH

The Essex Board of Health is holding the fifth annual Essex Youth Triathlon on Saturday, August 3, at Centennial Grove / Chebacco Lake in Essex for youth of all abilities ages 5 through 15. This is a USAT sanctioned event.

The BOH will also hold a free Essex Youth Triathlon clinic (USAT membership is required) on Saturday, July 20th starting at 9 a.m. for those registered for the triathlon & those considering registration. This clinic will review set up, transition, race courses, bike safety, and other valuable race info. The clinic is expected to run until approximately noon. Phone (978 768-7614) or email (boh@essexma.org) to let us know planned attendance. Please be sure the child wears a bathing suit & brings their bike, helmet, sneakers and towel. 

A BOH goal is to keep this race affordable, so that all who want can participate. Entry fees are $25 per entrant, with a family cap of $50.  Because this is a USAT sanctioned event, all participants must be USAT members. The Deadline for registration is noon, July 31 or when capacity is reached. A $12 late fee will be charged for registrations received after July 21.

Additional information and printable registration forms are available on the Town of Essex website, http://www.essexma.org, or by calling the Essex Board of Health at 978 768-7614. Online registration is available at http://www.active.com.  For USAT membership, please go to http://www.usatriathlon.org

Because our goal is to keep the Essex Youth Triathlon safe, affordable & enjoyable for all, the BOH depends exclusively on donations and registration fees to make this a success. The Board continues to need & welcome donations of funding, goods (raffle prizes, food & drink, etc), talent (entertainment, photography, etc.), and (maybe most importantly) volunteers to help & oversee the racers. If you, or anyone you know of, can help in any way please contact the Essex Board of Health. The BOH, race participants and their families thank you.

There are custom made shoes and then there are New England Outerwear Company Custom Made Shoes

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Our interview at The Cape Ann Farmer’s Market

These guys should be very proud of themselves.  Producing a New England product with New England materials without compromise in the workmanship or materials.

These shoes are on a whole ‘nother planet- no one makes stuff this good any more.

Check out their site-

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Also check out their blog which tells their story-

http://newenglandouterwearco.tumblr.com/

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Also on Facebook-

https://www.facebook.com/NewEnglandOuterwear

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Photos from the Gloucester Seniors Wellness Fair via Tina Ketchopolos

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Hi Joey: Here are a few photos from the Gloucester Seniors Wellness Fair
organized by: Gloucester Council on Aging and PACE at Elder Service Plan of North Shore, Inc., in Gloucester
Rose Bake Senior Center
July 16 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Community Stuff 7/`9/13

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Gloucester residents are invited to participate in a conversation about improving the Sawyer Free Library’s services and facilities, as part of a new strategic plan. The session will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at the Rose Baker Senior Center. Food will be provided prior to the discussion. The event is free but space is limited. Please RSVP at http://bit.ly/1a128tY or contact Freyja Sanger at sanger@sawyerfreelibrary.org or 978-640-4490 ext.12.

The discussion will be led by Jay W. Vogt, a Concord-based consultant whose clients include the Boston Foundation, Partners Community Healthcare, Bunker Hill Community College, Fidelity, the Hanover Center for the Performing Arts, and seven other public libraries in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

The strategic planning committee comprises co-chairs William Fonvielle and Meredith Fine, library board members Barbara Braver and Jerry Ackerman, Library Director Carol Gray, and Assistant Library Director Freyja Sanger.

  Latest heat wave got you down?  We want to help.  The Cape Ann Y swimming pool will be free and open to the community on Wednesday, July 17th from 2:00-5:00PM and 7:00-8:30PM!  Come cool off with family and friends.

Science Explorations through Art (SEA) Session II with Cape Ann Museum and Maritime Gloucester

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Ages 6-10. Monday, August 5 – Friday, August 9.  9:00 – 3:00

$190, $150 or Maritime Gloucester or Cape Ann Museum members

Mornings will be spent at Maritime Gloucester exploring wind and energy. Projects will include turbines, windsocks, sails and kites. After lunch, students will travel to the Cape Ann Museum to explore wind in Art, make wind powered kinetic sculptures and other projects. Space is limited, register today: https://maritimegloucester.org/orders/register2.php?id=35

Events for the Cape Ann Ceramics Festival are fast approaching, starting with two sold out workshops, Raku on August 4 and Randy Johnston on August 10. Beauty in Use: Ceramics from Cape Ann, Pucker Gallery & Beyond, an exciting show presented in partnership with the Pucker Gallery of Boston, at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, will feature world renowned potters Phil Rogers, Ken Matsuzaki and Randy Johnston with local and regional potters. The opening gala is Sunday, Aug. 11 at the Cultural Center, 6 Wonson St., Gloucester, from 4 – 6 pm. and the show runs until August 25. Times are Thursday – Sunday, 12 – 6 pm.

 

On the weekend of August 17, 18, local ceramic artists will open their studios to the public from 10 am to 5 pm. Another show, Art of the Possible: All Clay Inclusive is opening on the Mezzanine level of the Cultural Center and features local potters exclusively. A gala opening on Friday, August 23, from 4 -9 pm will include food and music. A limited number of mini bowls made by the participating artists will be given out to the first people who arrive. The show runs through Sunday, August 25. Times are 12 – 6 pm both Saturday and Sunday.

Cape Ann Ceramics Festival Aug. 9 – 25. 6 Wonson St., Gloucester, MA www.capeannceramicsfestival.com