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 Photos 7/12/12
Lisa Angerami Submits-
My son Benjamin Angerami from Saratoga Springs took this on Sunday at sunset from Bass Rocks.
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Community Stuff 7/12/12
Lemonade Stand Today To Benefit The Cardone Family- Fire Victims
Hey Joe,
This is Brieana, I work at Seacoast on Atlantic Shores I take care of your Dad, was wondering if you could do me a favor and advertise on Good Morning Gloucester tonight, that my 6 year old daughter Bailee Militello will be having a lemonade stand July 12th from 2:30-4:30 p.m. to raise money for the Cardone family who lost alot in the fire on Ashland Place , they have kids that lost alot of clothes and toys, so my daughter wants to raise money to help the kids, the lemonade stand will be in front of my house 29 East Main Street, just a good old fashion lemonade stand and I’m sure I’ll do all the running back in forth refilling pitchers while she looks cute and sells, Thank you!!
Brieana Saunders Militello
The Magnolia
Roadshow of Antiques
Saturday August 25, 2012 9 am to 3 pm
Now accepting your yard sale and auction donations!
Saturdays 9a.m to 1 pm. at the Blynman School,
46 Magnolia Avenue
Item too heavy to drop off? Call Lisa Ramos at 978-290-3005 and we will gladly schedule a convenient time to pick up your donation.
Not sure what we are looking for?
Antiques and all old stuff, costume jewelry, furniture in good condition, paintings, pictures and art, old coins and stamps, clothing in great condition, knick knacks, children’s indoor and outdoor toys and furniture, tools old and new, baby stuff, gift certificates, books, frames, campers, snow blowers, ice skates, roller blades, bikes, sporting equipment, if we can sell it we’ll take it.
100% of proceeds from this event will benefit the Magnolia Historical Society Inc.
Our new facility, one of six (2) two room schoolhouses left in the USA, built in 1895 will function as our historical museum and local cultural center. The Blynman School (Little Red Schoolhouse) served Magnolia’s students for over 103 years until it was closed by the City. It then remained vacant for 6 years. As I write this request, the Magnolia Historical Society is working with the City of Gloucester on a Purchase and Sale agreement for the property.
We are thrilled to have the opportunity to own this Magnolia landmark, but before we can begin our journey of moving in and promoting the history and culture of this village in Gloucester, Mass we are going to need to do some expensive repairs. This fall we will need to install a new heating system and repair the roof.
With your generosity, we will be able to fund the building projects and pay for maintenance.
Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law under non-profit # 22-2619953
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Announcing “Cape Ann ReImaged”
Gloucester, MA, June 29, 2012: Local artist Clare Higgins is pleased to announce the launching of “Cape Ann ReImaged.”
“Cape Ann ReImaged” is a series of digital art works depicting some of Cape Ann’s best known icons and traditions, with a special twist. While Cape Ann has long been a favorite subject for artists, from Winslow Homer and Edward Hopper to many artists of today, Clare has chosen to explore what might have happened if Renaissance, abstract and pop artists had visited the area. “Cape Ann ReImaged” depicts Motif No. 1, the Greasy Pole, Man at the Wheel and more as they might have been envisioned by these artists.
Clare is originally from New York and moved to Gloucester in 2004. She is a writer and digital artist who enjoys creating combinations of classic and modern material. Her play Queer Bent for the Tudor Gent (a Shakespearean version of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy) won two competitions and was performed on stage in Sydney, Australia and New York City. Her published works include a Gilbert and Sullivan-style satire of Seinfeld and humorous pieces imagining how Shakespeare would react to modern technology.
One of Clare’s digital artworks, Cats on the Jatte, based on Seurat’s Sunday Afternoon on the Grande Jatte, was featured in the 2009 Cape Ann Notecard Collection. Cats on the Jatte is part of her “Modern Art Cats” series, feline interpretations of famous art works.
In keeping with her love of mixing seemingly disparate styles and substances, Clare turned an eye toward Cape Ann’s signature events and landmarks and was inspired to imagine how such artists as Da Vinci, Picasso and Warhol might have depicted them. The result is “Cape Ann ReImaged.” If you’d enjoy an innovative way of viewing your favorite parts of Cape Ann, take a trip to http://www.cafepress.com/capeannreimaged.
Hi Joey –
Registrations are pouring in for the upcoming Building Center TripleThreat Road Race Series.
Would you be able to share this request for volunteers – we’re going to need the help!
Join the YuKanRun.com Crew!
YuKan.com is looking for the most fabulous, energetic, fun-loving, and happy Crew
for this year’s Building Center TripleThreat race day, August 5th. Anyone interested in joining our crew
either at a water station, or directing runners on the course, please raise your hand!!
Visit the Volunteer Page of www.YuKanRun.com .
(And you’ll get a totally cool YuKan Crew Shirt too!)
Come join the fun!
Sandy Bay Yacht Club
Learn to Sail and Race Team Programs
Ages 8-18
Session 2: July 26th- August 22nd
FOR MORE INFO SEE:
http://www.sandybay.org/juniors/
978-546-6240
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The First GMG,Old Cuban Cigar CO, Ryan and Woods Sunset Sail Aboard The Thomas E. Lannon 2012 In Pictures From Kim Smith
It was awesome, the people, the cigars, the crew, the rum, Gloucester Harbor, The Sunset. 100% Good Vibes and A Whole Lot Of Love. Kay and I are working on the date for the next one. The first sold out in 6 hours so when I send out the notice get on it. if you want to be put on the reminder list email me at goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com and we will send you a pre-announcement before they go on sale to the general public.
Here’s a slide show from Kim Smith with many more pics to come-
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Mile Marker 1 Bucket O Beers Yes Please!
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One Year Anniversary of the Launch of the Schooner Ardelle From Len Burgess
Great weather Monday night for a special sail to celebrate the launch of the schooner Ardelle. It was one year ago last July 9, 2011 that the schooner splashed down into the Essex river in front of about 2500 people. It was a textbook Essex side launch that occurred at high tide about 6 p.m in the evening. What a sight is was. And, a year later here’s Capt. Harold Burnham’s doing what he loves! It would not have been possible without the amazing help of all of the shipwrights, friends and family who helped build and launch the Ardelle!
Harold lights a candle for the cake that celebrates the one year anniversary of the launch of the schooner Ardelle.
Shipwrights, friends, family and crew gather aboard for a special night
Tom and Kay Ellis of the schooner Lannon sailed close by firing a salute with their cannon and guests sing Happy Birthday to the Ardelle.
Friends, shipwright and our most awesome cook, Cathy and Bruce Slifer sail past during the song! They should have been on board!
Zack the young apprentice who was the only one onboard the Ardelle when it was launched last year was Harold’s crew for the night.
Steve reads a tribute to Harold and the Ardelle.
Bernie Noon was at the Helm most of the evening
Harold did video interviews during the sail with some of his loyal helpers.
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Loblolly Cove, Rockport, circa 1920
Loblolly Cove, Rockport, circa 1920 Alice M. Curtis/©Fredrik D. Bodin
Gloucester photographer Alice Curtis shot this photograph from Eden Road, looking across Loblolly Cove. The tip of Emerson Point is on the right. Thacher Island sits in the distance, with its two 124 feet tall granite towers. Built in 1861, Thacher has the only remaining twin lights still operating in the United States. I’ve been asked several times in the gallery what loblolly means. Since 1597, loblolly was a restorative thick stew or gruel served on a ship to ailing or injured sailors, much like the way chicken soup is usde today for colds. Also an old British and American naval term, it refers to a warship surgeon’s assistant – a loblolly boy.
Printed archivally from the original 5×7 inch glass negative in my darkroom. Image #A8657-125
Fredrik D. Bodin Bodin Historic Photo
82 Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930 info@BodinHistoricPhoto.com
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Preview Inside The New Gloucester McDonalds- Pics From Ron Gilson
Ron Gilson writes-
Outstanding Décor Beautiful Building and A Wonderful Addition To Gloucester
Paulie Parisi, Chubby Liacono, Joe Giacalone, Bikey Scola, Gussy Balbo, Joe Turk and Tom Half a Buck Linquata
Gussy Balbo, Joe Turk, Tommy Half a Buck Linquata, Jimmy Verga and Paulie Parisi
Joe Giacalone, Bikey Scola and Gussy Balbo
Memo Spinola
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Gloucester Harborwalk News! From Catherine Ryan
Hi Joey,
News from the Gloucester HarborWalk. For readers who haven’t heard, the Gloucester HarborWalk is a free, self guided path downtown for residents, employees of surrounding businesses, and visitors. The build out began this year. There are many elements happening all at once. The blooms and landscaping are already growing in.
The ramp at I4C2 is well under way and part of making the Gloucester HarborWalK 
accessible for all 
Some of the Story Moment markers have been installed. Some are maps. You might also see some of the Story Moments or maps wrapped, because they need to “cure” or set for 24 hours before they’re securely installed. Here’s architect Chris Muskopf from Cambridge Seven Associates with Sarah Garcia and Mike Hale and others up by the Fitz Hugh Lane House today. Also see pictures of Sean and Kevin from Mystic working on the installation of one Story Moment to a granite post; and an art lesson nearby. Sean and Kevin showed us an example of one of the relief icons that can be traced and collected from each Story Moment. The Story Moments also have QR codes to scan. The QRs are not “live”…yet! Keep checking for yourself the progress as the HarborWalk continues to build out.
Pics from the Gloucester Harborwalk Story Moment Markers install from Catherine Ryan-
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Community Photos 7/11/12
Christopher Lewis submits-
Joey:
Two photos, taken from Eastern Point Road of the spectacular sunset on Sunday night, June 8.
Susan LaRosa Submits-
Mama turkey with two babies. (There used to be three babies?)
Gloucester Motif #3: Good Harbor Beach House From Martin Del Vecchio
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Community Stuff 7/11/12
Terry Weber writes-
It may be summer, but things are not slowing down at the Gloucester Writers Center. The summer kicked off with the Life is the Poem party, celebrating Vincent Ferrini’s birthday. At the party it was announced that a book would be published next spring containing poems that Ferrini wrote to his friends and colleagues on Cape Ann. If you have a poem you would like to share, send a copy to the Gloucester Writers Center at 126 East Main Street in Gloucester.
The Finish Line Writers Group and the Center also hosted bestselling author Brunonia Barry who talked about her transition from self publishing all the way to the New York Times bestseller list. Ms. Barry, who is from Salem, is the author of "The Lace Reader" and "The Map of True Places." A big thank you to Ms. Barry for her informative and entertaining talk, and for answering dozens of questions about the self-publishing.
Check out the calendar of summer events and workshops at the Center by visiting www.gloucesterwriters.org. Summer is not an excuse to ignore your inner writer! 🙂
Pictured: Brunonia Barry, front left, meets a few of the writers from the Finish Line Writers Group at the Gloucester Writers Center.
July 20 Gloucester Health Fair!
Hi Joey!
Wicked awesome to see you on Chronicle last night, that was so exciting! You did a great job! We are so lucky to have you as one of Gloucester’s own and finest!!!! You help us all so much and in such a fun and positive way, what did we ever do before you and Good Morning Gloucester came along huh? I don’t know!
Well we are gearing up for our 1st ever Gloucester Health & Wellness Fair to be held next Friday, July 20 at The Gloucester Senior Center. Here is the flyer we created with our sponsors so far. If you could please include it in one of your upcoming posts, that would be fantastic. Thanks again for everything!
Carol
Lemonade Stand Today To Benefit The Cardone Family- Fire Victims
Hey Joe,
This is Brieana, I work at Seacoast on Atlantic Shores I take care of your Dad, was wondering if you could do me a favor and advertise on Good Morning Gloucester tonight, that my 6 year old daughter Bailee Militello will be having a lemonade stand July 11th from 2:30-4:30 p.m. to raise money for the Cardone family who lost alot in the fire on Ashland Place , they have kids that lost alot of clothes and toys, so my daughter wants to raise money to help the kids, the lemonade stand will be in front of my house 29 East Main Street, just a good old fashion lemonade stand and I’m sure I’ll do all the running back in forth refilling pitchers while she looks cute and sells, Thank you!!
Brieana Saunders Militello
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Reason Number One Why I Could Never Fit In To Corporate America- Corporate Speak
You ever run into someone in the corporate or country club world and they give you the-
How are yeeeew? Or Thank Yeeew. If you get the corporate yeeew thrown in there you can rest assured that the person delivering the yeeew has zero and I mean zero care about your reply. It is because they are required to speak to you for tehir job and they are trained mentally to talk in some weird way.
The same person you run into on a personal level greets you with “hey how are ‘ya.” And you know what? They probably give at least a little bit of a real care about how things are going for you.
But if you run into that sideways handshake and the “How are yeeeew?” you may as well get a swift kick in the nuts because that’s about as disingenuous as it gets. I’d rather the person come out with “Listen you jabroni, you’re keeping me from checking out the latest post on Good Morning Gloucester so can we just forgo the pleasantries and let me take care of whatever menial bullshit you’ve got for me so we can both get on with our lives?”
Much better.
Just sayin.
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Ho Hey Live Blogging The Lannon Cigar & Rum Cruise Arghhh Me Matey!
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Blue Sky Zip Line Pics 2012 From Marcy Plante
Happy July Joey!!
As you know the Manchester Athletic club hosts many different kinds of summer camps and summer FUN for all ages. I want to share with you our ZIP LINE!!! The kids have a blast and love zipping through the air. If you are in the area, come on over and take a zip! Thanks for all you do in our community.
For More Info About Joining The Manchester Athletic Club Call (978) 526-8900
http://www.manchesterathleticclub.com/
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Caption Contest
Terry Weber submits-
Who are these guys in this picture? What are they doing? Any guesses? If you come up with the best caption you will win…
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5 spots Opened Up for Tonight’s Cigar and Rum Cruise Aboard the Lannon Call Kay Now 978-281-6634
Call Kay Now
978-281-6634
Anyone that went on our cruise last year knows it was one of the best nights of the summer. The tickets are $35 and include Two Old Cuban Cigar Co cigars which are valued around $10 each, Folly Cove Rum drinks from Ryan and Wood AND a sail aboard the Thomas E Lannon. All together it’s like a $85 value that you get for only $35. but you know what? Even if it was $85 I bet everyone that went last year would buy tickets again because it was THAT great a night.
So if you are one of my peeps, I want you aboard so we can hang smoking the finest cigars, drinking the finest rum and sailing aboard the most beautiful boat in all of Gloucester Harbor, the Thomas E Lannon.
Tickets are not going to last. Please if you know you are one of the people I like to hang with call Kay at the Lannon ticket office and reserve your spot so we can chillax together.
Call now 978-281-6634
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Community Photos 7/10/12
Len Burgess submits-
Sunday 7/8/12 Sunset
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Snail on wall near Two Sisters facing toward Joanie on the Pony.
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Community Stuff 7/10/12
JD MacEachern submits-
Little Kids Track will start this Wednesday 6pm at the O’Maley Track.
The program is for 5-8 year olds,but if enough 9,10,or 11 year olds show up they can compete also.
The program is free and sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Dept.
The events are the 50 yard and 100 yard Dash and the Long Jump.
There is no registration,come every Wednesday or any Wednesday.
Cindy Cafasso Donaldson to speak at Cove Circle
Cindy Cafasso Donaldson, Vice President & Executive Director, Addison Gilbert Hospital will be the guest speaker at the Cove Circle Thursday, July 26 meeting at 6 p.m. Ms. Donaldson will provide an update on Addison Gilbert Hospital.
The Cove Circle is a non-profit civic organization serving Cape Ann and is located at Six Breakwater Avenue, Rockport. New members are always welcome. Non-member guests are welcome to attend the July 26th meeting. There is no fee and a cover-dish supper will be held. Pre-registration is not required.
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Video- Taste Gloucester Tour Highlights Video From Terry Weber
Last Saturday, I was lucky enough to participate in the first ‘Taste Gloucester’ walking tour. The tour highlighted downtown restaurants and food shops, with a dash of history thrown in.
Patrick Halloran, a Gloucester native who now serves as a fireman in Somerville, served as our tour guide. He graduated GHS in 2002 and his love for Gloucester was apparent as he proudly told us various tales from Gloucester’s history. Patrick himself was a highlight of the tour, with his friendly personality, sense of humor and depth of knowledge.
The tour started at the Fitz Hugh Lane House on Harbor Loop and ended at Turtle Alley Chocolates. Along the way we visited the Topside Grill, Virgilio’s, Intershell’s Fish Market and the Cape Ann Brewery—just to name a few. We enjoyed food samples prepared just for us, shopping opportunities, as well as great customer service by the local shopkeepers. At other stops we learned about the history of the Greasy Pole, the tale of Howard Blackburn, and the history of the Universalist Church. Check out the video for more details.
Who is this tour best suited for? Locals who want a fun and delicious way to spend a few hours; locals who have guests visiting; and tourists and newcomers who need an introduction to the downtown area. I guess what I am saying is, this tour is for everyone! J Personally, I had never shopped The Cave or Intershell’s Fish Market, and thanks to the tour, I will be a returning customer at both places.
Because the ‘Taste Gloucester’ tour is a new (and fun!) venture, it is sure to evolve and grow. Patrick, the owner, is open to feedback and ideas. For more information on how to sign up for a tour visit www.tastegloucester.com. Bon appetit!
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Chickity Check It! Fashion Heels to Carrot Peels
Hey Joey!
I am a local Rockport/ Gloucester townie who is also blogging!! I have just recently started and have been trying to come up with ways to get more viewers when my best friend told me about your site. I have been off the "facebook" world for awhile so I hadn’t heard about your site, but I LOVE IT!! Its really great to see someone highlight the beautiful landscapes and local companies/ events that we all seem to forget about from time to time. Thank you for sharing, it really is a beautiful thing.
I am a 21 year old who is trying to make a conscious effort to help guide the world to live in a more sustainable way. A lot of people think its really tough to "go green" but I am here to show & help others how easy it can be! When I graduated from Rockport High School in 2008, I attended The School Of Fashion Design on Newbury St. that fall, thinking I was going to be the next big designer. The Newbury St. style, with oversize bags, glasses, and coffees seemed to be the only thing that mattered and I got swept up into this "world" before I knew it. Bag after bag, coffee after coffee I soon realized, this isn’t what I’m supposed to be doing. These things aren’t helping anyone, who is really benefiting from my designs? I quickly learned that sewing and design were my passions, but the "fashion world" was not.
I now work at a yoga center, a farm, and doing retail styling and merchandising to keep my creative juices flowing. I plan to attend North Shore Community College this fall for Environmental Science & Horticulture. I have traveled out west and stayed in an amazing "off the grid" sustainable living community called Earthships in Taos, NM which has opened my eyes so widely to the opportunities we all have to better our selves and our world and how simple it really is!
My blog is a reflection of my journey and passions. It is called Fashion Heels to Carrot Peels and is a Do It Yourself based blog with a focus on sustainability. It has crafts & recipes that are both simple and sustainable.
I wish you the best on your blogging journey & thank you for the inspiration
http://fashionheelscarrotpeels.blogspot.com/
warmest,
Chyanna Stowell
Good Morning Gloucester 