The Weathervane in Hamilton is always packed for dinner and for good reason, the place delivers consistently great food at reasonable prices. Go for lunch and treat yourself to even better value.
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LIVE BLOGGING: Not To Late To Catch The Derby At The Topside Grille Kentucky Derby Party
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Girl Rising screening at Cape Ann Community Cinema
Abbie Lundberg Writes-
Hi Joey,
Did you know…
There are 33 million fewer girls than boys in primary schools
Girls with 8 years of education are 4 times less likely to marry as a child
An extra year of school leads to a 10% decline in fertility rates
A girl with an extra year of education can earn up to 20% more as an adult.
We have the opportunity to have a screening of an amazing new documentary at the Cape Ann Community Cinema May 29 at 7:30 – we just need another 31 people to reserve tickets by May 15, so I’m hoping you’ll help spread the word.
Girl Rising, a groundbreaking film directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins, is based on the idea that if you educate girls you will change the world. It tells the stories of 9 extraordinary girls from 9 countries, written by 9 celebrated writers and narrated by 9 renowned actresses (Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek and more), and it’s amazing – watch the trailer! http://gathr.us/screening/2802
The film was produced by 10×10, a global campaign for girls’ education, built upon partnerships with NGOs, corporations, policy-makers, and grassroots groups, all working to change minds, lives, and policy. Rob Newton will show it at the Cape Ann Community Cinema if at least 50 people reserve tickets by May 15, which you can only do through our screening page on the Gathr web site. http://gathr.us/screening/2802 I know this is a little funky and might put some people off, but their credit card will not be charged unless/until we get 50 people.
thanks!
Abbie
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Derby Party At Castle Manor Inn
Joe, can you help? I hope the photos come through. If not cut them, or I’ll resend without them. Fun weekend – enjoy it.
thank you so much!
Val
The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports – All Afternoon!
The Best Kentucky Derby Party up at the Castle Manor Inn Today!
Celebrate the 139th Kentucky Derby at the Castle Manor Inn today! The party starts at 1:30.
Enjoy succulent Southern snacks created by talented chef; Dawson Frock; a Lord and Taylor Fashion Show; Mint Juleps and other creative cocktails from Ryan & Wood Distillery, games, fun and live horses brought in from New England Equine Rescue for you to meet.
The Castle Manor Inn is just ½ mile up Route 133 from Gloucester Harbor on at 141 Essex Avenue. See it Castle at the turn of a small hill. From Route 128 take Exit 13 to Gloucester.
At this point best to call for reservations! 978-515-7386. $25 covers Food, games and all events1
Get your Southern Bell on and wear your Derby best hat. It might win cocktails for two!
Top this fabulous weekend Sunday with the Bananas Fashion Show at City Hall -2 pm.
You can keep your hat on.
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GHS In Spain
Cathy Lawson Submits-
On April 10, 2013 forty-five Gloucester High students left for a ten-day visit to Spain. The trip began in the city of Madrid. They visited Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, the Retiro Park and the Royal Palace, which has more than 2,800 rooms.
The following day students traveled to the picturesque city of Toledo, the old capital of the country, which lies an hour outside of Madrid. In Toledo students walked through winding streets, visited the beautiful Medieval Cathedral, and visited the church of San Tome where they were able to see one of the most famous paintings by Velázquez, El Entierro del Conde de Orgaz. In the afternoon students visited the city of Segovia with its famous 2000 year old Roman aqueduct and the beautiful Alcazar castle.
From Madrid, students travelled toward the north of Spain. The first city they visited was Burgos. This city has an impressive Gothic cathedral made famous by the legendary hero, El Cid. The following day, students continued on to Bilbao where they visited the famous Guggenheim museum. The building itself is a masterpiece, designed by Frank Gerah.
The following day, using money from the fundraiser, students visited Biarritz, the playground of the rich and famous in France. In the morning, they had the chance to put their feet in the Atlantic Ocean, speak a bit of French and, of course, sample fresh croissants. Students spent the rest of the afternoon playing on the beach, swimming, or sunbathing.
The tour continued to the city of Zaragoza en route to Barcelona. Students visited the beautiful Basilica of our lady of El Pilar. Zaragoza is a Roman city where Emperor Caesar Augustus had established a Roman settlement.
The final destination was Barcelona. In this beautiful city, students visited the Basilica of La Sagrada Familia designed by the architect Antonio Gaudi. They also had an opportunity to walk through the Güell, Montjuïc Hill Park and one of Gaudi’s houses. On the last day, students visited Montserrat, famous for its monastery, caves and its amazing mountain with its weirdly shaped crags of rock. The town lies just 40km northwest of Barcelona and is a summer escape for many. The highlight of this visit was hearing the children’s choir sing the Salve Regina and one of the local songs.
Throughout their trip, students were able to experience authentic meals such as paella, tapas, local fish, different hams and other gastronomic delights. On one occasion, students had the opportunity to see — and participate in — an evening of Flamenco dance.
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Topside Grill 5th Annual Kentucky Derby Party!!
The Topside Grill would like to invite you toour 5th annual Kentucky Derby Party!!!
Come by and enjoy th excitement! We will be serving Mint Juleps, Maple Brown Sugar Bourbon, & Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwiches. Every year gets bigger and better, so join us for he best 2 minutes in Sports! Party starts at 4:00pm Get there early to secure your spot at the bar!
Best Dressed Contest!
Wear you Big floppy hats, your sundresses, your popped collars, your boat shoes, your sweater wrapped around your neck or whatever else you think will get you to win our prize. Prior gifts have been rafts, Sox tickets, Cooler’s, Liquor baskets, ad gift certificates. Bring your bessed outfit!
Lot’s of give aways!, Raffles, Cash Prizes, & other fun contests!!
Come see what all the fun is about and why everyone keeps talking aboutthe Kentucky Derby!!!
This year we will also be doing the Preakness andThe Belmont stakes. There’s noexcuse o miss this party…but if for some crazy reason you can’t make it, Come to theother two Saturday May 18th & Saturday June 8th!!!
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Community Photos 5/4/13
Ann Kennedy submits-
Exploring the docks at dusk…
Gloucester Gulls From Len Burgess-
Shot some herring gulls at Maritime Gloucester.
-Len Burgess
Dear Joey,
This is a picture of my daughter on Good Harbor Beach the other day, welcoming spring by rolling with great joy in the sand.
Thought it might be a good community photo.
Cheers.
Nancy Carolyn Kwant
Pictured is Gabriella McKearney
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Community Stuff 5/4/13
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Hey Joey!
Things are hopping over at the Paint Factory since the move-in has begun!
Over two weeks we’ve had wonderful teams of volunteers, including members of
the Rocky Neck Art Colony, helping us clean and paint the inside of Building
E. You can see the gorgeous original wood trim that Jim Casey has
painstakingly sanded. Rebecca Siswick from Island Art & Hobby is still
painting some of the original building details with her skilled artist’s
hand. We had a lot of fun working with everyone and are very grateful to
Barbara Boudreau for organizing the effort.
This weekend Iain and Geoffrey Richon battled for hours with the septic
system to install a new alarm, another nasty job to cross off the list. The
bathroom is in, lights are in, phones are in, furniture is in, gravel is
coming, so it’s a very exciting time.
Thanks for passing along the good news.
Amy Kerr
Ocean Alliance
Gloucester artist Naomi Lee’s paintings will be on display this month in Manchester. There will be an Art Opening Reception on May 4th at the Sovereign Bank in Manchester By The Sea from 10am to 11:30am.
Rockport author, Gunilla Caulfield and June Houghton Sullivan Guest Speakers at the Pigeon Cove Circle
On Thursday, May 30 at 6 p.m. Rockport author Gunilla Caulfield and June Houghton Sullivan will be guest speakers at the Pigeon Cove Circle meeting, Six Breakwater Avenue, Rockport. Gunilla Caulfield will discuss her recent book, “WW II Army Nurse June Houghton Sullivan – A Life Story!” This heroic true-life story of June Houghton Sullivan of Rockport, will provide members of the Pigeon Cove Circle and guests an opportunity to meet this talented author and respected Army nurse June Houghton Sullivan. A book signing will be held and those who wish to purchase a book ($15.) may. It is not necessary to be a member of the
Pigeon Cove Circle to attend this event, all are welcome.
The Pigeon Cove Circle is a civic organization made-up of men and women throughout Cape Ann. During the year a variety of fund-
raisers are held and these monies are utilized for community purposes such as scholarships to Cape Ann students, etc. The group meets on the last Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. A pot-luck dinner is held and guests are always welcome at no fee and pre-
registration is not required. Those attending are welcome to bring an item for the pot-luck buffet. New members are always welcome as are guests.
Hi Joey,
I’m celebrating 20 years at Barbara Donnelly Gallery at 19 Harbor Loop – one of Gloucester’s best kept secrets! I have had studio space in Gloucester since 1979. The water and boats have always drawn me to them. My grandfather and uncle built wooden boats so the boats and sea speak to me. One of my ancestors was a Welsh sea captain who immigrated to Maine so I have the sea in my blood, OPEN STUDIO & Sale May 3 – 5 from 12 – 6 each day. Need your help to let people know there is Art on Harbor Loop. I’ve followed your GMG for about a year and I love it.
Barbara Donnelly
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Tonight! Shrinkage For A Cause- Craig Kimberley’s Bikini Speedo Dodgeball Movie At The Farm 7PM- Be There!
Also showing footage from Kim Smith as well.
Trailer #1
Trailer #2
We Will Be At The Farm Bar and Grille Saturday May 4th (Quatro De Mayo) 7PM For The Premiere Of Craig’s Insane 2013 Bikini Speedo Dodgeball Movie
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GloucesterCast With Guest EJ LeFavour and Host Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 5/2/13
GloucesterCast With Guest EJ LeFavour and Host Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 5/2/13
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Topics:
Khan Studio and GMG Gallery
Deb Shraddick
EJ’s Montages
Ed’s Coronation as An Inspiration
Madfish Opening
Kiss On The Neck
EJ’s New Digs
EJ’s Past Galleries
PITA Artists
The Studio News
Madfish Sushi Chef Jordan
Sailor Stans
Work Openings On Rocky Neck
The Cultural Center
Rocky Neck Art Colony Membership
Judy Robinson Cox
Joey’s Top Ten Under-appreciated Local Artisans
Wayne From Sailor Stans
Mary Rhinelander
GiGi Mederos Artistic Director At The Cultural Center
Clothing Optional
Crazy Liberals Running Around Naked- Fornicating
People Thinking That I Read Through Every Press Releases or Watch Every Video That Gets Sent In,
Joey Is A Douchebag
Photography Is Not Art?
Fat Male Naked Pencil Drawings
Alicia DeWolfe Keeps Her Streak Alive With Mentions On The Podcast
Toga Party At The Cultural Center
Ed’s Smoker Laugh In The Background
Letting Your Guard Down During The Podcast
Judith Monteferrante and Roger Salisbury
People Need To Know Everyone Is Invited To Our Events- Mug-Ups and Art Openings You’re Invited
How EJ Came To GMG
Who Is This Broad?
Ann Kennedy
Circle Of GMG Friends Except For Paul Morrison (He’s A Prick)
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Essex Shipbuilding Museum’s flagship schooner Lewis H. Story will be the focus of attention at a Mount Desert Island, Maine celebration
Len Burgess writes-
The Essex Shipbuilding Museum’s flagship schooner Lewis H. Story will be the focus of attention at a Mount Desert Island, Maine celebration.
In July a Mount Desert Island Historical Society crew will come to Massachusetts and sail the Lewis H. Story from Gloucester to Mount Desert Island, Maine. The Harold Burnham designed Lewis H. Story is a replica of a Chebacco type boat, the kind of vessel used by the first colonial settlers to come to Mount Desert Island. The Island Historical Society will be inviting the community to come aboard the boat the week of July 15 to 21 for day sails and other fun events. -Photo Len Burgess
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Very Excited For The Khan Studio GMG Gallery Opening At Madfish Wharf
EJ hung my pieces and I’ve never been prouder of the body of work I’ll have on the walls than this year. The Gallery just got a fresh coat of paint and we’re gonna have a ton of fun down there this summer. And just wait til you see the totally cool, totally Gloucester, totally unique work EJ made this year. WOWZERS! Even if you don’t buy anything, its worth a trip just to see the beautiful work on the walls.
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Yesterday a fox trots through the yard…
Today we’re disposing headless rabbits
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Robert Duvall and Robert Downey Jr Movie To Film Inside The Rhumb Line
Hi Joe
We had 30 people from Warner Brothers Studio here today…they are planning to shoot some scenes inside The Rhumb Line..sometime in late June…the movie is ‘ The Judge’ starring Robert Duvall, Robert Downey Jr., and Vera Famiga.
my best to youFred
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More Crazy Huge Rubber Duck Sightings
World’s Biggest Rubber Duck Floats In Hong Kong Waters
By Anthea Quay, 02 May 2013
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World’s Biggest Rubber Duck Floats In Hong Kong Waters
Thanks Linn Parisi for submitting the story. I’m sure Paul Morrison is sitting in his lab scratching his chin and bellowing out an insidious Dr Evil-like laugh as he reads this post.
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Snoop Maddie Mad Is 250th Percentile For Loving Soccer
Running joke in our house is that our kids are 250th percentile at this or that. A joke making fun of obnoxious parents that claim their kids are this percentile or that percentile at some skill set. You’re only supposed to be able to go up to 100% but I like to say back to those folks when they say their kid is 85th percentile at something that my kid is 250th percentile and stare back at the quizzical looks on their faces.
Snoop Mad is 250th percentile at loving soccer. And that’s a higher percentile than your kid. Deal with it.
The whole paying attention during practice part maybe negative 250th percentile. Like when she was tending the net as the goalie and giving me the thumbs up on the sidelines when another six year old drilled a shot right past her for a goal. Oopsies.
and would you look at those rags we’ve got her in? She looks like a homeless soccer kid. Her parents get a negative 300th percentile for rolling their kid out in that get-up. Need to go to the sporting goods store stat and pick up some umbro soccer shorts.
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Launch Of The Schooner Ardelle Photos By Anthony Marks
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Community Stuff 5/3/13
Theatre in the Pines – “Dividing the Estate”
Opening Night – Proceeds will be donated to Susan G. Komen Foundation
“Dividing the Estate” by Horton Foote and directed by Nan Webber, will be held on May 9, 10, 11 at 7:30 and May 12 at 3 p.m. at Spiran Hall located at the corner of School Street and Broadway, Rockport.
In, “Dividing the Estate,” old resentments and sibling rivalries surface as the members of this hilariously dysfunctional family go head to head to see who might claim the biggest piece of the pie. Rich humor clearly reflects the spirit of the playwright. Cast members include Scott Hazzard, Kierstin Hazzard, Sarah Clark, Sue Barratt Souza, Rick Doucette, Eileen Fitzgerald, and Mark and Patti Natti, Ruth Exama, Alexa Exama, Patricia Richards and Carl Pulkkinen. Randy Dupps is Stage Manager, Frank Walcott is the technical director and set design and production manager is Martin Ray.
Tickets are now on sale at The Bookstore in Gloucester and Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport.
WalkBoston Honors Gloucester With Golden Shoe Award
City recognized for “Creatively getting Gloucester walking”
Mayor Carolyn A. Kirk was pleased to recently accept the Golden Shoe Award on behalf of the city. WalkBoston awarded Gloucester in recognition of its efforts to make the City more pedestrian friendly.
The award recognizes Gloucester’s recent achievements, including:
- Creating “Gloucester HarborWalk” to promote accessibility and walkability around Gloucester’s working waterfront
- Increased funding to dramatically improve sidewalks and development of a Complete Streets Plan to identify gaps in the existing sidewalk system
- Advocate for a Transportation Bond to improve sidewalks around Gloucester’s elementary schools and to establish a Safe Routes to School assessment for O’Maley Middle School
With the help of WalkBoston, Gloucester also developed GloucesterWalks maps, and has distributed 2,500 maps to residents and tourists since May. Gloucester was honored at WalkBoston’s annual celebration, along with Madison Park Development Corp. and the Barr Foundation.
Wendy Landman, Executive Director WalkBoston; Stephen Winslow, Get Fit Gloucester!; Sarah Garcia, HarborWalk Project Manager; Mayor Carolyn Kirk, Gloucester; and Matt Lawler, Vice President, WalkBoston.
It’s that time of year again. Could you post that we are having our Open House on:
Sunday, May 5th
5-7 PM
at Maritime Gloucester, Harbor Loop
Come learn about our community rowing program, see the boats and meet a fun group of people. Free and open to the public.
Thanks!
Heidi Tarr Henson
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GloucesterCast With Host Joey Ciaramitaro and Guest Craig Kimberley Taped 5/1/13
GloucesterCast With Guest Craig Kimberley and Host Joey Ciaramitaro Taped May 1, 2013
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Topics:
Keys To Being A Good Video Editor
Shooting Trev Gowdy’s Monster Fish and Sasquatch- Mountain Man
Bikini Speedo Dodgeball The Movie Premiere At The Farm Bar and Grille
Good Morning Gloucester Gallery
Selling Photography and Love For Cape Ann Giclee
Alicia DeWolfe Once Again Mentioned On The Podcast
Video Shooting Tips
Death Row Sub
Death Row Meal
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Death Row Sub
For this post to be successful you would leave a comment on it explaining what your choice would be.
So yesterday I had Chamber CEO Robert Heidt in for a podcast and I posed a simple question that I think I’ll make a regular feature with all my upcoming guests-
If you were on Death Row in Gloucester MA. Going to be executed that night and the executioner gives you an option for one Submarine Sandwich from any Sub Shop In town which sub would it be and from which joint?
Place your answer in the comment section below this post.
To leave a comment look directly below the post for the link that either says “Leave a comment” or “Comments with a number before it” ie: 21 Comments, letting you know how many comments have already been left on that post
Mine would be a Nor’Easter From Virgilios with prosciutto added.
Virgilios, in the heart of Gloucester’s Beautiful West End.
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Good Morning Gloucester 