My View of Life on the Dock
2:30PM Due To Overwhelming Demand The Girls Temporarily Sell Out of Mason Jars.
DVD’s T Shirts and Post Cards Still Available and They Will Be Working through The Night To Generate More Mason Jar Glasses For Tomorrow’s Bazaar
I repeat if you missed out today get there early tomorrow as they will be working throughout the night to create more mason jars for tomorrow.
I know lots of you have been asking where the GMG tent will be. We should know in about an hour and I’ll post it here.
In the mean time, we’re gonna do like we do for most big events- Live Community Blog it!
Send in your cell phone or regular photos from this year’s sidewalk bazaar and I’ll post em as they come in right here.
Send them to goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com
Look for Sista Felicia, the Mrs, Amandacakes, BJ and Donna Ardizzoni manning the tent.
Regular on the hour posts from our contributors will show up just under this post which will be stickied to the top of the blog throughout the day. New content from our contributors will show up just below this post til I un-sticky it.
Ed Collard Submits-
GMG Setting Up Shop In Front Of Sugar Mag’s
Get Your Ice Cold Refreshment On!
Bill O’Connor Submits-
Fred Bodin Representing!
GMG Has A Busy Booth
Check Out www.northshorekid.com
2:30PM Due To Overwhelming Demand The Girls Temporarily Sell Out of Mason Jars.
DVD’s T Shirts and Post Cards Still Available and They Will Be Working through The Night To Generate More Mason Jar Glasses For Tomorrow’s Bazaar
I repeat if you missed out today get there early tomorrow as they will be working throughout the night to create more mason jars for tomorrow.
Gayle White writes-
Hi Joey,
Fred Bodin suggested sending you a few pictures from the 2012 Annisquam Sea Fair. We came up from the South Shore to spend the day there, and discover this charm of this little village. What a beautiful spot! Could have just spent the day down by the boats and bridge, lol, but the Fair itself was wonderful and the people so welcoming! From the books for sale, the waterdunk, white elephant table to the food–awesome crabmeat roll and onions rings – everything was just perfect small town Americana at its best! Annisquam is so beautiful, and the gardens at every turn are just breathtaking! So happy we made the trek north for this small town fair! Loved it!
Photos are 1. Annisquam Bridge 2, a great old fishing boat 3. a handsome dog I met named Max 4.the Sea Fair main area, 5 and 7 gorgeous flowers for sale and 6.the Annisquam Art gallery with the bustle of crowds in the background.
Spent the rest of the day down on Main Street, visiting some great antique and books stores. Love Gloucester!
Take Care and good luck with all that you are doing for Gloucester!
Gayle White
Hi Joey,
Here’s a few of the fair taken by Kate Conway, another South Bostonian – Fred Bodin told her to send a couple of pictures your way as well. Since Kate is in the middle of a move, she asked me to send them for her. We usually travel around in a pair – picking a new spot/ location each Saturday – spend the day taking photos, eating at one of the restaurants, and walking around the location to get the feel for it. We do a little write up at the end of the day, and that ends up on our facebook pages. We try to send on whatever photos to business owners/ restaurants etc. We will soon be turning into a blog.
The Annisquam Fair was our third trip to Gloucester – something about the place reminds us both of South Boston – the neighborhood feel, the waterfront, the people, the good restaurants, and the pride in community we have come across there. I have to say, you don’t always get that sense when you go into other communities. So, we’ll be back! Use the photos or not as you see fit. Just wanted you to know how much we love the place! Thanks, Gayle White
Hi Joey,
I was fortunate enough to catch the Spirit of Massachusetts coming into the Harbor last week. I noticed she’s tied up at Maritime Gloucester while she’s here.
Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid
Premier Imprints Special Under The Tent sale-
"Friday night at the Gloucester synagogue, the charismatic and nationally known Joshua Nelson, an African-American Jew (his family comes from Senegal, he from New Jersey) is going to lead the Sabbath evening service. Joshua Nelson has created an amazing style, playfully called Kosher Gospel. It sets the feet tapping. the hands clapping, and brings the spirit of the soul to everyone who hears it.
The service begins at 7 p.m. at Temple Ahavat Achim, 86 Middle Street. People of all faiths are welcome to come. There is no charge."
Hi Joey,
I just wanted to take a moment to say that I went to the Gloucester Stage last night to see "Master Harold…and the boys" last night and it was outstanding, maybe the best thing I’ve seen at Gloucester Stage yet. The acting was exceptional — all three actors were terrific — and it’s a very complex and thought-provoking play. I totally recommend it… although not if you’re looking for something lite!
Sorry I have no photos to accompany this – I could probably get something from Andrew over there if you’d like?
-Amanda
Rokhaya Waring Garden Series: Poppies
Artist members of RNAC are encouraged to submit proposals of art in 2 D or flat media (painting, photography, mixed media, printmaking, etc.; maximum width of 2D/ flat art, 48 inches) to hang on two sections of wall at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck.
Each exhibition will feature six or seven artists. Please complete the entry form with contact information, a brief description of the art to be exhibited with the theme, if there is one, framed sizes, media and jpegs for at least three of the proposed artworks for curating and promotional use.
Selection process: Proposed art will be chosen to complete both shows with a balance in style, media, and size. It will be curated for overall content and visual impact but these are not juried shows. Those not chosen will be placed on a list for future shows.
The four-week show, August 8 through September 4, will be up during our August 17 Cultural District Gala and "Pass the Hats" fundraising party at The Center. And, Labor Day weekend is prime time on Rocky Neck!
Art delivery will be on Monday August 6, 12-4 PM, the works installed on August 7 and an opening reception on Sunday, August 12, 4-6 PM following the 2-4 PM Summer Artist series for Paul George opening at the RNG.
A 30% commission on sales will support the Capital Campaign Fund. Please forward the following information and, if at all possible, include jpegs of your work via email to art@rockyneckartcolony.org by Thursday, August 2 to ease the process of selection.
Anyone interested in participating is invited to come to The Center on Tuesday, August 7 for a hat-making get together. Bring an old hat to decorate or make a hat from scratch. Bring art supplies or stuff youhave around such as feathers, silk flowers, fabric, ribbons, small toys, blinking lights, colored paper, etc. put on the hats. It should be a lot of fun. Here are some links to get ideas:
Crazy Hat Ideas Derby Day Hat Hats Beer Box Hat Crazy Hat Walk
With over 100 chapters in the greater Boston area, Patti Salvucci, Executive Director of BNI in MA, is opening a local chapter that has started to meet at the Cultural Center, 6 Wonson St. on Rocky Neck. Our next meeting will be Friday, Aug 10. 7:00am-8:30am and each Friday thereafter.
BNI is a business and professional referral organization that allows only one person from each profession to join a chapter. It’s like having 40 “salespeople” that are looking for the ideal referral for you!
If referrals are important in growing your business, please contact Patti at patti@bnimass.com, if you are interested in finding out more information or would like to attend.
Richard Rosenfeld will present a lecture based in part on his widely acclaimed book, American Aurora. Awarded "Best History, 1997" by the Los Angeles Times, the book was described by Doris Kearns Goodwin as "a magnificent achievement…The early days of the Republic will be much better understood by the publication of this remarkable book." And the Dallas Morning News called it a "riveting narrative of an epochal political struggle…A tale of high drama that leaves the stately mythology of our Founding Fathers’ wisdom and omniscience shattered."
oin us for a docent-led walking tour of 19th century maritime artist Fitz Henry Lane’s Gloucester neighborhood. $10 members; $20 nonmembers (includes Museum admission). Space is limited. Reservations are required. To make a reservation please call (978)283-0455 x11 or email lizabrowning@capeannmuseum.org.
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$2 Each or Three For $5 Yes I know the photo of the cards is upside down. I took it with my phone. Hope to see you down there.
The way the Groupon Now Deals work is you buy them and use them the same day. You can even use them on your cell phone while you’re at the joint. Why wouldn’t you, right? Like say you are at the bar at Minglewood and you know you’re gonna eat a burger why wouldn’t you buy one and cut your bill essentially in half??? Duh
The thing about them is they are killer deals but need to be used that day.
Try it now if you are looking from your cell phone and see. Unless you like to pay twice as much as you need to. These restaurants wouldn’t offer these deals if they didn’t want you to use them.
Mary Bowles writes-
Hi Joey,
I was at Folly Cove a couple of weeks ago with my niece and nephew (Lily & Stevie) and we picked up a bunch of the pieces of colorful rope that wash up along the shore there. I bought a wreath frame and today we used the blue and orange rope to make a wreath. I took this picture of them holding the finished product at Long Beach. They were really excited to make something out of stuff they found!
Mary Bowles
Way to recycle!!!!! Awesome!
Joey,
The website for the Gloucester HarborWalk is live! www.ghwalk.org. The HarborWalk is a Walk of Stories, reflecting that we are a City of Stories (really great stories.) Hints of these stories are given along the Walk, which weaves in and out of the waterfront, up to City Hall, and around and down the brick sidewalks and great food of Main Street, back to St. Peter’s Park. It is a Walk through the heart of Gloucester. People might like to preview the stories on the new website. There are Stories and links to more stories, Walking Cinema, and Postcards from Gloucester! Cambridge 7 Associates produced beautiful designs, and Lise Breen and Catherine Ryan found terrific stories, videos, art and connections from all in the community. Take a look!
Mayor Kirk invites all to the ribbon-cutting on Thursday August 9th at 1 p.m. with the Lt. Governor, and to walk the Walk with her following the ceremony.
Very best,
Sarah Garcia
Sarah Garcia
Harbor Planning Director
Gloucester MA, 01930
At the Gloucester Marine Railways, Rocky Neck.
–Len Burgess
Hi Joey,
We wanted to let everyone know that our Grand Opening Celebration is today August 1st from 4:00 – 9:00 pm.
Stop by anytime during those hours for some food and drinks and to look at some wonderful artwork. We will be featuring the artwork of David Montgomery, Charlie Carroll, Michael McDougal, Deb Schradieck, Stefan Mierz, Mark Kanegis, Justus Dunton, Joel Dawson, Chyanne Stowell, Maggie Hanley and the "art of Dino". We are grateful to all these talented artists for filling our studio/gallery with so much color!
The giclees of the artists listed will be available for sale.
We are located at 20 Maplewood Ave in Gloucester, parking is available in
the Shaw’s parking lot.
Hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Anna Baglaneas Eves
Cape Ann Giclee
978-546-7070
Schooner Adventure’s History Sharing Program – August 10, 2012 (10am)
Free Ice Cream Social on Thursday, August 9th at 1:00. Call to RSVP 978-546-2573
Free Laughing Yoga on Monday, August 13th at 11:00. Come and try something different. This does not require mats or getting on the floor. All are Welcome to attend
Seniors Birthday Celebration will be Thursday, August 23rd at 12:30. If your birthday is in August, come down for cake, ice cream and free raffle to celebrate together. RSVP 978-546-2573
Foxwoods Casino Trip, Tuesday October 9th $25.00. Trip includes Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation, Buffet Luncheon & $15.00 Keno. Leave Rockport Depot at 7:30AM, return approximately 7:30PM. Call 978-546-2573 to reserve your spot.
Sista Felicia, Beasley Amanda and The Mrs will be manning the GMG Booth at The Bazaar (So happy they brought back the bazaar name from “Sidewalk Days).
(perfect for Iced Coffee, Iced Tea, Lemonade, Sunny D and Rum, You Name it, It Tastes Better loaded up with ice in these bad boys)
-“This Is Gloucester” DVD Review From A Biased FOB Linda Colman
Posted on December 12, 2011 by Joey C
Linda writes-
Hi Joey!
Here’s my review of your “This Is Gloucester” DVD. I’ve watched it twice. First time was the day I received it in the mail. Since I’m your target audience I decided to watch it a second time with one of my BFF’s, Judy, who’s never been to Gloucester and has never seen the blog. Not being an FOB like myself, I figured she’d be able to provide the objective viewpoint that I lack since I’m a lover of Gloucester and a rah rah fan of GMG. I’m biased for sure.
Let me begin by saying that the DVD cover is really cool. Beth Swan has a great eye for design and did a fantastic job. Appealing right away. Beginning the DVD with “Gloucester at Dawn” and the beautiful music was a great way to set the tone and my friend Judy said she didn’t know Gloucester was such a beautiful place. BOOM!
I imagine that deciding what to include and what to leave out of the DVD from all the GMG material must have been the hardest part of making it. I don’t know how you managed to do it, but you wound up with a really well balanced presentation of the essence of Gloucester- the beauty of the place, the fishing industry, the history, festivals and the passionate people who call it home. A really great mix.
The only trouble I had with the DVD, and believe me I realize that this is totally personal (although Judy had the same reaction), was the appearance of the “Rare Golden Sea Robin”. I remember seeing it on the blog and it was bad enough looking at that thing on my laptop, but on my big TV screen? Yikes!! I can see how it might be a big deal to land one of these horrifying creatures but it’s a TERRIBLE thing to look at. Judy gasped, covered her eyes and I had to tell her when it was over so she could keep watching. Just when we were regaining our composure, THERE IT WAS AGAIN!!! It made an unannounced and unexpected second appearance after “The Back Shore” chapter!! At that moment Judy fled from the room and wouldn’t watch any more.
The people chapters (as opposed to the creature chapters) appealed to me the most. I enjoyed “Building the Greasy Pole Shrine” because of the obvious passion of the people involved in its construction, “Salting Herring At Cape Seafoods” because… well I don’t know, I just liked watching it… and the “St Joseph Novena” chapters that finished off the DVD were the best. The people who live in Gloucester truly love their city and it shows!
So there’s my review, Joey. It’s yours to do with as you please. Run it on the blog, trash it completely, edit it as you see fit, whatever. Oh, one more thing. I think an introduction by you at the very beginning would have been great.
Thanks a million for putting the DVD together! Linda
Good Morning Gloucester 