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.

Community Stuff 6/25/13

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Hi. We will be having a Meet the Author event with Elizabeth Hartley Winthrop on Wednesday evening at 7:00. She will be reading from her new novel, The Why of Things, which is set locally on Cape Ann.

Could you post the flyer for the event on GMG? I’d very much appreciate it and would love to have you join us.

Thanks.

Joe

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Come Hear Gloucester’s Own, A. Austin Dorr, Speak at the “Tribute to Warriors” Event

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Hello Gloucester,

We are getting closer to my “You. Are. Beautiful. – A Tribute to Warriors” art and charity event on Monday, July 8 at Minglewood Tavern (at LAT 43) in Gloucester.  Tickets are still available and are $20/person.  100% of your ticket will be donated to the Semper Fi Fund to help injured veterans.  If you cannot attend, you can still donate!  More details here:  http://youarebeautiful.eventbrite.com/

For my project, I had the opportunity to meet and photograph Austin Dorr, an 84 year old decorated Korean War veteran and former tuna fisherman for 35 years, who now splits his time among Gloucester, the Soldier’s Home in Chelsea and his camp in New Hampshire.  Some of you may know him personally or some of you may have heard of him when he made news in Gloucester at the age of 80, after building and launching his first boat.  When I first met Austin, he was a stranger to me.  I am proud to now call him a friend. 

At my event, we are raising money for wounded veterans, and I’m also honoring the five veterans I photographed for my project, including Austin Dorr.  The timing of this event is significant because it is a way to honor our military around this Independence Day.  It is also significant because on July 11, Austin turns 85, and I think that is a pretty big milestone.  During the speaking portion of the event (between 7:30-8pm), I plan to have the audience sing “Happy Birthday” to Austin when I introduce him (shhhh! don’t tell him!).  05132013-Austin1-Exhibition-24x24-72dpi

Austin fought for our country during the Korean War.  The conflict has sometimes been referred to as “The Forgotten War.”  But Austin’s service and sacrifice should not be forgotten.  On July 8, we will thank him for his service and celebrate a life well-lived.  Feel free to take a look at a video I made for Austin the first time I met him:

Please join me at this important event to celebrate art and injured veterans.  Thank you and I hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Thi Linh Wernau

Rockport, MA

(Note: all photos copyright Thi Linh Wernau and Thi Linh Photography)

They’re Ordered! The First Official High Quality GMG Logo Caps

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Because There were people on both sides of the black cap/blue cap fence I ordered limited quantities of each. 

Three color embroidery low profile caps so you don’t look like a dunce with one of those cheap high front trucker caps you see all over the place.  I ordered the exact hats I wanted for myself.  No compromises.  Something I personally would be proud to wear.  Can’t wait to get ‘em.

They should be in in about a month and I don’t suspect they’re gonna last long. (I’m taking a black/black and a navy/black for myself) Smile

Black with Black Mesh Back

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Navy With White Mesh Back

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Stonewashed Blue

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Tight like a tiger I tell ya!

Lady J Charters With Captain Dave Jewell and Mate Zack Once Again Bring Home A Slob Bass For Their Patrons

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Book Charters With Dave at http://ladyjfishingcharters.com/video_gallery

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St. Peter’s Novena 2013 photos by Anthony Marks

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McElhenny Steals The Show With This Potential Nose Pick

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Kim Smith sells out Cape Ann Community Cinema with her riveting Butterfly movie and all anyone wants to talk about is this picture from the after-party.

Not less than 37 emails all asking if in fact that move in the background of Donna Ardizzoni’s picture by our boy John McElhenny was a flat out nose pick or not.

Honestly I don’t have a definitive answer so I’ll leave it up to you to decide.

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So sneaky with the hand curled and digging with the thumb.  Interesting technique.  Only a pro nose picker pulls this move off.

Leave it to McElhenny to steal Kim’s thunder.

See how stoic Kim and Fred are in this picture?  I bet it’s because they know McElhenny is going to town picking his nose behind them and they’re saying to themselves “I hope Donna doesn’t post this picture of us with John McElhenny in the background picking his nose.  It’s all anyone will talk about and the magnificence of my butterfly movie will be lost on the distraction created by John’s nose picking”

That McElhenny- always stealing the show.  Diabolical move.

They don’t call him the best in the PR world for nothing.

Would I be surprised if he announces McElhenny PR Agency start up within the next week?

Hell no.

Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, John McElhenny.  Always front and center in people’s consciousness.  It’s what he does.

Don’t hate the PR Playa, Hate The PR Game.  That’s what I always say.

endangered and threatened species from mary barker- and a Poll

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Hi Joey,

I had the unexpected pleasure of finding some Snowy Egrets, which are a threatened species, while I was killing some time in Ipswich last week.  One male was vying for the attention of 2 females.  He was putting on quite a show.  I also had the good fortune to encounter 8 Lady Slippers, an endangered species, while hiking in So. Hamilton.  I did not have my tripod with me to get super clean shots, but thought they were worth sharing.

Mary Barker

Editor’s Note from Joey-

When the person who named the Lady Slipper The Lady Slipper thought to themselves- “Hmmm what shall I call this magnificent flower?” and then came up with “Lady Slipper” I’m trying to figure out how they didn’t name it a Lady Vagina.

Lady Slipper…  Really?

When you look at it can you honestly tell me that looks more like a slipper than a a vajajay?

That thing’s got Lady Vagina written all over it.  Like you know how the term white rice perfectly describes white rice?  That’s the way I feel about the Lady Vagina. It’s misleading to name it a Lady Slipper- Borderline criminal actually.  False advertising 101.

In fact I think we ought to start a campaign to have the flower renamed so people don’t get confused.  It’s only right.

Lady Vagina FTW

Poll Time!

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Scoring Sheet for GMG Italian Sub Challenge and Video

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The top section was the taste score.

Possible 0-40 points

Middle Section Equal Distribution of Meats and Condiments 5-10-15-20 Potential Points

Bottom Section Price Per Pound

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Cultural Center at Rocky Neck – CLOSING THE GAP!

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Karen Ristuben writes-

On behalf of the Rocky Neck Art Colony, I am thrilled to announce that we have received word from the Massachusetts Cultural Council that the Art Colony will receive a significant grant of $154,006 to apply toward the purchase of the Cultural Center building. This state grant comes on the heels of the City of Gloucester’s award of $74,000 in Cultural Development Block Grant funding to make the building handicapped accessible. We are immensely grateful for such generous state and city support! Together these gifts reflect substantial progress toward building equity in a thriving and sustainable cultural center.
Combining these two grants with private donations, the Art Colony has now raised $390,000 toward a campaign goal of $700,000.  To reach this goal, we need to raise an additional $310,000. Our remaining needs are to:
• Retire our mortgage of $100,000.
• Raise an additional $126,000 for renovations and handicapped access
• Add $86,000 in operational and capital reserves
We have also applied for $50,000 in Community Preservation Act funding toward renovations and handicapped access. The Art Colony is now strongly positioned to launch the next phase of our capital campaign – Closing the Gap!
We are absolutely delighted that the community has used the Center so robustly for a host of artistic, cultural and community events, and we anticipate even more exciting uses of the building in the future. Immense thanks are due to our generous donors and to the many people who have worked tirelessly to create the Center.  With your continued help and support, we believe that the Center will flourish as a respected New England cultural institution and contribute to the revitalization of Gloucester and Rocky Neck. Your participation counts.
Sincerely yours,
Karen Ristuben, President

We’ve come a long way from the initial idea Karen spoke about in this video on September 11, 2011

Community Photos 6/24/13

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Hi Joey-

What could be better than spending a beautiful Friday evening enjoying Gloucester Harbor from the Ardelle and the Annie B?

Both vessels are based from the Maritime Gloucester. Check us out!

Best-Janet Rice

gloucestergigrowers.com (New rowers welcome!)

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First Day Of Summer Good Harbor Beach photos by Anthony Marks

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Jimmy T Snaps An Oar 2013 June International Dory Races Photos From Lowell Peabody

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Lowell Peabody writes-

Joey,

Don’t see this everyday! Oar snaps at the start of the Final of the Masters Dory Race in Gloucester. Apparently race is restarted if something like this happens within the first ten strokes of the race. New oars were brought out and the race went on. Canadiens won this one. You can see the initial crack in the first photo.. — atGloucester Harbor.

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It’s On!!! 2013 GMG / Ryan and Wood Distillery/ Cuban Cigar Rum Cruise Aboard The Thomas E Lannon July 11th

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Tickets Won’t Last.

Call reserve yours.  Or miss out like a dope.

Call Kay at the Lannon office 978-281-6634 to reserve your spot

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Kim Smith’s Butterfly Movie Premiere Afterparty at Bodin Historic Photo

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Fred Bodin submits-

Congrats Kim on Her Film Premier

Kim Smith gives a big hug to Lisa Smith, of Cape Ann TV.

Paul, Kim, Alicia,Donna and Joey. John and Adam in the background.

Kim Smith’s daughter Liv and Joey

RD sitting on my Bait Shop.

The debris field from Kim’s great party. 40+ wine glasses and lots of beer bottles.

Local Twitterati Report 6/23/13

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Y’all Know The Cape Ann Artisan Studio Tour Is Going On, Right?

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Look For The Pink Signs Like The One Here At Cripple Cove Studio On East Main St And Pop In. They’d love to see you.