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.

Sicilian Fisherman’s Tribute- UrbanArt Public Art Opportunities

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Kathy Chapman submits-

UrbanArt Public Art Opportunities

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COMMISSIONS OVER $100,000

Deadline: 5:00 pm Friday, September 28, 2012

Boston, MA – Sicilian Fisherman’s Tribute

A work of public art is planned as a tribute to the Sicilian fishermen to be located on the north side of Long Wharf near the remnants of T Wharf, which along with Eastern Packard Pier and Commercial Wharf in Boston’s North End formed the commercial center of activity for the neighborhood.

Budget: $100,000

Eligibility: open to artists in New England.

Contact: Ricardo D. Barreto

617-285-1966

rdb8888@gmail.com

Please email rdb8888@gmail.com with the subject line "Sicilian Fisherman’s Tribute" to receive a copy of the RFQ.

Kate Lufkin Represents! In Zimbabwe

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Hey Joey. We’ve met a few times, I’m Kate Lufkin, Laurie Lufkin’s sister.  Your wife also went to high school with my sister Sarah.

Anyway, I just took a trip to Zimbabwe and Mozambique to volunteer at an HIV clinic for a few weeks (but I had some fun while I was there, too!) and Laurie reminded me to bring along my sticker…So, here they are! The first one is me on the campus of Africa University (where I was based out of for teaching. I was considered faculty…wtf??) Same with the 2nd and the 3rd. The 5th and 6th are at Victoria Falls, one of the most incredible things I’ve ever seen in my life…Finally the last one is on a boat cruise I took on the Zambezi river. It was pretty awesome! I saw elephants, crocs, hippos, you name it!

Feel free to use all or none of them, but I thought I’d send them along.

Thanks for your blog, I love it!

Kate

Rotary Club of Rockport will be holding its annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser Saturday, October 6th from 5-7:30P.M

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The Rotary Club of Rockport will be holding its annual Wine Tasting fundraiser at the Shalin Lu Performance Center in Rockport, on Saturday, October 6th from 5-7:30P.M. This fabulous event will include hors d’oeuvres and over 100 wines to sample.  Wines are provided by Seabreeze Liquors of Gloucester. Tickets are $30.00 and are available from any Rockport Rotarian or by contacting club president Laurene Wessel ( 978)-675-9920 or president-elect Susan Lovasco( 978)- 675-9921.
The Wine Tasting is one of several fundraisers held by the Rotary Club of Rockport.  Many local and international organizations are supported from the funds raised.
The Rotary Club of Rockport sponsors local students to go to summer camp,  curriculum related activities for the school, scholarships and the Exchange Program.
Rotary has led the battle for polio eradication world-wide, and is also a leader in supporting many other international projects.
Locally, the Rockport Club provides the Valentine’s Day Lunch for senior citizens and supports many  local organizations such as; The Good Friday Walk, The American Red Cross, The Open Door, Art Harbor of Cape Ann, Boy Scouts, Cape Ann Symphony, Cape Ann Youth Symphony, Camp Rotary, Pathways for Children, Rockport New Year’s Eve, the Salvation Army Holiday Bell Ringing, The YMCA Teen Center of Rockport and the Thacher Island Association.

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Left to right; MaryAnne Bland (board member) Rob Audano (Rotary Club
Treasurer) Mina Sheedy (Rockport Rotary Club board member) Tony Beadle
(Rockport Rotarian and Executive Director of Rockport Music/Shalin Lu
Performance center), Laurene Wessel (Rotary Club of Rockport President),
and Sue Lovasco (Rotary Club of Rockport President-elect)

Editorial in the GDT: Hollow disaster call shamefully fails to confront problem

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Editorial: Hollow disaster call shamefully fails to confront problem

http://m.gloucestertimes.com/GDT/db_269217/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=8jMyaNoV

Community Photos 9/15/12

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Four Ships( in a row!) From Janet Rice

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Victoria Gamage Photo

Here are Gigi and Cooper enjoying the Gloucester Water Shuttle, with their required life jackets on!  Thought you might enjoy for the Community Stuff section.  They LOVE the shuttle!
Thanks,
Vicki Gamage

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Community Stuff 9/15/12

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Cape Ann Artisans – 2012 Fall Studio Tour

October 6, 7 & 8: 10am – 5pm each day

Come find out why

American Style Magazine named Gloucester #6

in Top 25 Arts Destinations for cities under 100,000

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Cape Ann is home to a thriving arts community, one of the oldest in the country.  For twenty-nine years Cape Ann Artisans has been inviting the public to visit their studios during their Open studio weekends.

This year’s fall tour will be held October 6th – 8th, Columbus Day Weekend from 10 am to 5 pm each day. The self-guided tour along the scenic coastline of Gloucester and Rockport presents a unique opportunity to meet 21 professional artists and see their work in the setting in which it was created.

The work represented includes: pottery, painting, sculpture, photography, mosaics, jewelry, hand-made glass beads, and weaving. Several of the artists will be demonstrating their working process during the tours.

Brochures with route maps will be available at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, the Rockport Information Booth on Rte 127 and at each of the artisans. A bright magenta Studio Tour banner will mark each location.

For further information phone: 978-281-3347  www.capeannartisans.com
Many studios are open year round.

What Is It From Bill O’Connor

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Hi Joey,

This isn’t a Crystal Ball, but these used to be used here in Gloucester every day.  Any guesses?  There’s a hint in the photo.

Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid

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Block Party Stuff From Pop Gallery

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POP Logo: Please turn on your images

 

Pop Gallery proudly supports the 2012 Gloucester Block Party’s!

GlostaBlockParty.com
All of Main Street will be hopping with outdoor dining, shopping ’til eleven, five stages of music, kids’ entertainment and street performers too. We are extending our hours and offering snacks and libations for our Pop fans, old and new!

Saturday, Sept. 15th

We join our fantastic neighbors; Bodin’s Historic Photo, Premier Imprints, Cape Ann Olive Oil, and The Cave in our final block-party of the Summah!

Pop will be serving beer, wine and plenty of ‘bait’ for humans…

Three’s a charm with Gloucester’s third and final Block Party of the Season. Pop will have a new Fall line-up of fashions and homewares as we transition seasons from Summer to the beautiful New England Fall that we all treasure.

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The last of the fabulous 2012 Downtown Gloucester Block Parties is this Saturday, September 15th

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Come on out for the last of the fabulous 2012 Downtown Gloucester Block Parties

Entertainment – music, street acts and a children’s KidZone

Wine and Dine – enjoy special menus at our special restaurants,

Shop till you drop at many Main Street stores –

                        open late for the Block Party

And, if you can spare 30-45 minutes, please consider helping us out for just a bit of time.

You’ll meet a few new people and be glad you did.  See below for more details

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Cape Ann Real Estate MarketWATCH 9/13/12 With My Boy Kenny MacCarthy

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Cape Ann MarketWATCH 9/13/12

http://capeanninfo.com/ Kenny MacCarthy’s weekly review of new homes and condos on the market in Gloucester and Rockport MA. 7 properties this week plus a look at the first 9 months of unit sales and median prices.

If you want to move to Gloucester give Kenny a call- 978-758-0983

Holland America Cruise Ship Eurodam Coming to Cruiseport Sunday, September 16

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Peter Webber writes-

Good day. I am writing today to remind everyone that the next major cruise ship of the season will be arriving in Gloucester Harbor on this coming Sunday, September 16: Holland America’s cruise ship the ms Eurodam, with a capacity of 2104 passengers. Once again the Chamber will be working together with the city of Gloucester’s volunteer welcoming committee and CATA to welcome and guide Eurodam’s passengers as they disembark and arrive at the Cruiseport terminal. The first tenders carrying passengers from the ship are expected to arrive at Cruiseport at approximately 9:00 am Sunday.  Many will board motor coaches for planned excursions to various locations, while many others will be guided to CATA trolleys and buses for transportation to downtown Gloucester and Rockport. 

Please note the attached “Welcome Eurodam Passengers” flyer, which we encourage you to print and post at your place of business to help give the Eurodam passengers a hearty Cape Ann welcome.  I have also attached a flyer featuring several upcoming Chamber and community events scheduled for September and October, including next Tuesday’s (September 18) sales seminar with author Marc Wayshak at the Elks at Bass Rocks, beginning with check-in at 7:30 am.  Please contact the Chamber today to reserve your place.  Best regards. Peter

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Shine Presentation ( serving health insurance needs to Elders)

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Good evening I sent out probably some have received duplication but was wondering if you received a copy for the GMG readers this is very important there will be a Medicare D RX open enrollment presentation from SHINE ( serving health insurance needs to Elders) at the Rose Baker Senior Center October 18 , 2012 10 am please spread the word yeast we had over 300 and it was hard to get everyone in, if I have enough people letting us know maybe I’ll book the city hall instead, please call 978-281-9765  if they are going to come thank you. Sefatia 

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Community Stuff 9/14/12

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Free Concert – Sunday Sept 16th – Noon to 5 pm – Harvey Park, downtown Rockport

PEACE and MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sunday September 16th

Free Concert!!!

Music, Games, Art, Food, Fun & Games

Downtown Rockport, Harvey Park

Noon to 5:00 pm

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*If bad weather it will be held at the UUSR, 4 Cleaves St., Rockport

6th Annual Peace Fest (Peace and Music Festival) in Harvey Park, Downtown Rockport. Corner of Broadway and Mt. Pleasant Street (the Park in front of the First Baptist Church)

When: September 16, 2012 Noon to 5pm

Hosted by: The Unitarian Universalist Association of Rockport (UUSR)

All Day Free Concert: By musicians, bands, and singers of diverse music styles who provide positive messages geared around peace, tolerance, goodwill, community, family, and love.

Audience: This is a free family and community event for all ages.

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O’Maley field hockey Fundraiser Saturday St Peter’s Square

Marcy Plante submits-

Buy your fall flower
Saturday September 15, 2012
8am-1pm
St Peters Square
Support Gloucester field hockey

Click below for the News from Rocky Neck via Judy Robinson Cox

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Oh Yeah Baby. Breakfast Is Now Back In Your Boy Joey’s Vocabulary

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The summer down the dock has been one of the busiest I can ever recall so my morning breakfast routine had been on hold while I’ve wilted away to a shadow of my former self.

but no more BABY!  Breakfast is back!  Last week Fort Square Café.  This week Mamie’s Kitchen.  Let’s do this!

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Jerome John (Jerry) Garcia Quote of The Week from Greg Bover

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September 13, 2012

“Constantly choosing the lesser of two evils is still choosing evil.”

Jerome John (Jerry) Garcia (1942-1995)

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Founder, lead guitarist, and songwriter, Garcia led the Grateful Dead for thirty years, fusing blues, bluegrass and psychedelia to create one of the leading tour bands of all time. Throughout his career he was plagued by ill health, exacerbated by diabetes and heroin addiction. He died of a heart attack while in rehab at age 53. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cherry Garcia ice cream was named in his honor.

Greg Bover

Carl Gustin’s 2012 Gloucester Schooner Festival Photos

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"The photos from this year’s Schooner Festival include Liberty Clipper, Fame and Gloucester’s Bald Eagle passing in review during the Parade of Sail; the Spirit of Massachusetts and Summwind shortly after the start of the Mayor’s Race; a three-shot sequence (194-196) with American Eagle, Thomas E. Lannon and Summerwind rounding the first mark; and the Maritime Gloucester-based Ardelle, the newest and one of three Harold Burnham-built schooners participating along with Fame and Thomas E. Lannon.
Carl Gustin"