My View of Life on the Dock
Lindsay stopped down the dock to talk about the many opportunities to listen to her teachings including one at The Hive on the 26th, The Summer Retreat, Amesbury, New York, Rocky Neck Cultural Center and Rockport.
She will be at The Hive 11 Pleasant St Gloucester April 26th 7-9PM to give her talk- “Creative Where It Counts” Listen to the interview for more info-
For more info- www.thesummerretreat.org
RUN, don’t walk – to Bananas, Gloucester Music or Alexandra’s Bread and get your tickets for the enormously popular theatrical event and fundraiser – STEPPING UP FOR CITY HALL.
Imagine the Gloucester Bananas shop windows come to life, as the mastermind of style, Richard Leonard and his accomplices, the Bananarettes, provide an elaborate and high class revue, Stepping Up for City Hall on Saturday evening May 4th and Sunday afternoon May 5th. You will feel you have been transported to Broadway from the minute you step into our historic Kyrouz Auditorium, and we are certain you will leave uplifted and entertained.
Tickets are nearly SOLD OUT for the Saturday event, but there are still limited tickets available for the Sunday afternoon show, available at Bananas, Gloucester Music and Alexandra’s Bread.
Sunday tickets are $35 and doors open at 2:00 pm for the 2:45 show.
You do not want to miss out on this one of a kind event!
Open Chef’s Table – Sunday, April 28th
(The last table sold out within 24 hours)!
Please join us for Beach Gourmet’s
Open Chef’s Table
(You can sign up for one place or all 12)
MENU
Hors d’oeuvres
Broiled Shrimp Cocktail
Pear and Blue Cheese Tartlet
Wine: Labrandi Ciro Rosato, Calabria, Italy
Starter
Spring Greens with Roasted Pear, Blue Cheese, Toasted Pecan, and White Wine Vinaigrette
Wine: Weingut St. Urbans-Hof Trochen Riesling Kabinett "Wiltinger"
Entrée
Spiced Duck Breast with Savory Bread Pudding, Plums Sauce and Roasted Spring Vegetables
Wine: Radio-Coteau Savoy Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2009
(A wine typically exclusive to America’s finest restaurants, 94 pts. in Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar)
Dessert
Warm Apple Gallette With Sea Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Wine: Chateau Climens Barzac
Visit Beach Gourmet and Savour Wine and Cheese
76 Prospect St. 978 282-1455
Fred writes-
What a week, heavy and horrific. Today, Sunday, I wanted to go to church, something I don’t do enough. This a window from the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church near where I sat today. I came away with this thought: "Hold Fast and Stay True."
Deej submits yesterday early afternoon-
This is Gloucester Ave. across the street from the bowling alley up to Maplewood. I’ve been yellow bagging it today and can’t put a dent in how bad it is. I could stand still, not
move my feet and with my grabber, fill a yellow bag to the brim, move two
feet and do it again.
and an update from Deej last night-
I went back out tonight to another street one block over. Again, unbelievable, adjacent to a building on Grove Street . I’m plowing away and a little 8 year old named Jake comes out with his grabber. He wants to help me. My yellow bag is full and I was just about to go home but I couldn’t resist. He ran in his house and got his own bag to share with me. He asked me why people put trash on the ground and I had no good answer for him. We chatted away about school and homework and reading books. I told him thanks little pal and he asked if we could meet tomorrow. I was so overwhelmed. We parted but I got back into it a little further up the block and got over this broken fence. Jake must have seen me and I see him coming back up the street with a huge wheel barrel. We found so much more stuff, even a new hockey stick he asked if he could have. What a great boy. His parents should be proud. I will write him a thank you note and get him a Friendly’s gift card, not because I think he should be rewarded but just because he is an awesome kid. Nice end to a dirty day!
From Lowell Peabody-
Something Stirred Them Up.
Ohana will be participating in Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer. During the week of May 6th – 12th – 50% of all sales of desserts will be donated to fight breast cancer.
Join us for the Jerusalem studies, Haifa works, Tel Aviv dances! Learn about 3 major Israeli cities! Enjoy the music, dance, food, learning activities and games!
Sunday, April 28th at 10 am at the Temple Ahavat Achim (86 Middle St., Gloucester).
Joey,
Since being burned last June, I have had 5 skin grafts and 5 surgeries. Between the surgeries and follow up appointments at Mass General Hospital, I have found myself on Cape Ann once or twice a month. Being treated as a "local" by the community has been wonderful. My friends are having this fundraiser to help me with my expenses as I have been out of work 7 of the last 10 months and when I am back to work, it is only part time until the next surgery. Bob and Dave from VINTAGE @ 211 East Main St. Gloucester was kind enough to donate a 100% wool hand knit Irish sweater towards the raffle. Thank you Bob and Dave. If anyone else wishes to donate or contribute a raffle item/gift certificate, I will be back in the area, May 9-10 and I could pick up at that time. Or they could be mailed to the p.o. box address on the fundraiser information sheet.
As always, post all, some or none.
thank you, Joey,
Lisa Cardinal
Dear Joey,
I’m not sure what the appropriate format is to submit this to you at GMG, but there is a small window of opportunity to target help for these innocent victims. The NYT just published this article this morning: http://mobile.nytimes.com/2013/04/23/us/for-boston-victims-price-of-recovery-may-be-another-burden.xml?f=19
One Fund Boston has been established by Governor Patrick and Mayor Menino, and it accepts PayPal, credit cards and checks. I’ve already posted this on my FaceBook account.
Thanks, Rick Isaacs
GloucesterCast April 22, 2013 With Host Joey C and Guest Ed Collard
Click to listen-
Shot this daffodil in my little garden today and thought I’d do some fooling around with Photoshop Elements. –Len Burgess
Beth Genovese and Gina Russo’s Business Is Growing!
Owners Beth Genovese and Gina Russo are pleased to announce that Sage Floral Studio is growing! As of April 30, 2013, Sage will be located at its new home at 274 Main Street, nestled between Thai Choice and The Cat Doctor.
“After 12 successful years at our current location, we were at a crossroads. This opportunity came up and we decided it was a good time for us to expand,” said Russo. “We are so excited about our new, sunny spot, and can’t wait for our customers to see it!”
Sage Floral Studio, is a European-inspired flower shop, offering a wide variety of fresh-cut flowers, house plants, one of the largest selections of orchid plants on the North Shore, and a unique array of giftware and seasonal decorations for the home.
Sage is a full-service flower shop offering daily deliveries to local hospitals and funeral homes and specializing in weddings and events. For more than 20 years owners Genovese and Russo have worked closely with all the premiere North Shore venues. Wedding consultations are provided free of charge by appointment.
“Gloucester is a vibrant community that actively supports small businesses like ours. That’s why it was so important for us to stay on Main Street,” said Genovese.
Sage will remain open for business at its current location through the end of the month. Hours are Tuesday to Friday 9 to 5 and Saturday 9 to 3. To contact Sage: call 978-282-9582, email: sagefloralstudio@verizon.net, or like Sage Floral Studio on Facebook.
As part of Earth Day Clean Up Cape Ann Trail Stewards organized a clean up along the trails around Goose Cove Resevoir.
For Today and the upcoming week’s Earth day Schedule around Cape Ann Click Here-
Click map for interactive information and send in your Earth Day Clean Up Pictures And I’ll attach them to the map and the blog!
Roger Davis reports:
On Sunday, the Cape Ann Trails Stewards organized a cleanup along the trails around and above the Goose Cove Reservoir. A number of people worked at cleaning up the service road around the reservoir (including at least a couple of dads with young sons). Patti Amaral reported collecting several bags of trash around the parking area at the entrance to Dogtown. These photos show the cleanup at an apparent party spot near the city’s compost area in Dogtown. A group of a dozen volunteers collected a dozen bags full of empty cans, bottles and litter. This area borders a sensitive vernal wetland, so it was good to see it cleaned up. It was good to see so many people stepping up to return our woodlands to its beautiful natural state.
Kudos to volunteers. Kudos for Cape Ann Trails Stewards. Keep your eyes open for future activities of this newly organized volunteer group.
The scene upon arrival. 
The fire ring was still smoldering. 
Clean up begins. 
Trash in the wetlands.
Cape Ann Trail Stewards and friends. Count the bags and buckets!
The scene after clean up.
Hi Joey,
The Northeast Seafood Coalition (NSC) will host a Groundfish Industry Rally on April 29 at 11 a.m. at the Boston Fish Pier in Boston’s Waterfront District to unite the industry and call upon the federal government for disaster assistance and mitigation needs to keep small businesses viable and preserve the vital and historic groundfish fishing industry.
“This is the time for industry, friends of the industry, and seafood consumers to come together and ask for help! We’re excited to unite in Boston, the hub of the Northeast groundfish fishery, to discuss important issues affecting the industry today and how we can preserve the fleet for tomorrow,” said Jackie Odell, executive director of NSC.
The upcoming fishing years for the Northeast groundfish fishery were supposed to be a time of prosperity—key stocks were on target to rebuild by 2014. Now, however, despite adhering to strict science and management measures and remaining within allowable catch limits, the Northeast commercial groundfish fishery has been declared a disaster.
This industry has faced numerous hardships over the years, but nothing like what is to come May 1. The industry will face crippling reductions in catch limits of up to 77 percent on key groundfish stocks. Fishermen and their families face a “perfect storm” of circumstances, which will cause severe hardship for not only small fishing businesses, but fishing communities, on-shore businesses, and American seafood consumers.
Due to extremely limited parking on the Boston Fish Pier, free parking will be available at 22 Fid Kennedy Avenue, which is a short distance from the Pier. NSC will provide a shuttle service from the parking lot to the rally. We kindly ask those planning to attend to park no later than 10:15 a.m. For more information, please visit http://northeastseafoodcoalition.org/Industry_Rally.html.
Celebrate Shakespeare’s 449th birthday and CAST’s 5th!
This Tuesday, April 23 – ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY
Also showing Kim Smith’s Farm Bar and Grille Dodgeball Party Videos and Harlem Shake Video
Good Morning Gloucester Podcast With Host Joey Ciaramitaro and Guests Peter and Vickie Van Ness
Taped April 21, 2013
Click to listen-
Peter and Vickie run www.gimmesound.com
Topics Include :
Love Of Lesbians
Potential Celebrate Gloucester Concert
Frozen Yogurt– Orange Leaf and Cafe Bishco
Eco-Trip Recap
Styrofoam Cups
Good Harbor Footbridge
Harold Burnham, Master Shipwright and 2012 National Heritage Fellow performs yearly maintenance on his “pinky” schooner ARDELLE.
"During the season (May- October) the ARDELLE operates out of Maritime Gloucester daily for public and private sails and also serves as the research and educational vessel for the center."
– From their website: http://schoonerardelle.com/
Photos © Kathy Chapman 2013
CAPE ANN TRAIL STEWARDS
Inaugural Event
Cape Ann Trail Stewards (CATs), a new non-profit organization, announces its upcoming inaugural event.
Cape Ann Trail Stewards was founded by citizens of Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester and Essex to help landowners and conservation organizations protect, maintain and expand Cape Ann’s trail networks.
By matching volunteers with trails in need of stewardship, CATs will connect Cape Ann residents with the vast network of trails in the area and help preserve these recreational resources for our community. Cape Ann Trail Stewards will arrange workdays where volunteers can learn about trail construction and maintenance.
The board of directors includes residents of Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester, and representatives from the Essex County Greenbelt, Essex County Trails Association, Cape Ann Climbing Coalition, the New England Mountain Bike Association and other user groups.
Cape Ann Trail Stewards invites the public to join the inaugural clean up workday at the city of Gloucester’s Goose Cove Reservoir on Sunday, April 21st (the day before Earth Day) beginning at 1PM.
We will meet in the lot along Gee Avenue. Participants should wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather (the event is rain or shine). Bring rakes, shovels and buckets if you have them. CATs will supply gloves and other materials.
Register for this event, join our roster of regular volunteers and learn more about us atwww.capeanntrailstewards.org
Mornin’ Joe.
Here is the press release and thank you so much for doing this for us. You are a champion for local business and we truly appreciate it!
Have a good one, Beth and Gina
Sage Floral Studio
Owners Beth Genovese and Gina Russo are pleased to announce that Sage Floral Studio is growing! As of April 30, 2013, Sage will be located at its new home at 274 Main Street, nestled between Thai Choice and The Cat Doctor.
“After 12 successful years at our current location, we were at a crossroads. This opportunity came up and we decided it was a good time for us to expand,” said Russo. “We are so excited about our new, sunny spot, and can’t wait for our customers to see it!”
Sage Floral Studio, is a European-inspired flower shop, offering a wide variety of fresh-cut flowers, house plants, one of the largest selections of orchid plants on the North Shore, and a unique array of giftware and seasonal decorations for the home.
Sage is a full-service flower shop offering daily deliveries to local hospitals and funeral homes and specializing in weddings and events. For more than 20 years owners Genovese and Russo have worked closely with all the premiere North Shore venues. Wedding consultations are provided free of charge by appointment.
“Gloucester is a vibrant community that actively supports small businesses like ours. That’s why it was so important for us to stay on Main Street,” said Genovese.
Sage will remain open for business at its current location through the end of the month. Hours are Tuesday to Friday 9 to 5 and Saturday 9 to 3.
To contact Sage: call 978-282-9582, email: sagefloralstudio@verizon.net, or like Sage Floral Studio on Facebook.
Good Morning Gloucester 