Kathy Slifer Makes A Halibut Point Blueberry Pie

Hi Joey ,  I suppose I should keep this a secret , but picked enough blueberries at Halibut Point to make a pie . Cape Ann keeps on giving !

Kathy Slifer

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Community Stuff 7/6/12

Gloucester’s Working Waterfront Walking Tour

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www.schooner-adventure.org 


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GAIA! * A Jazz and World Music Celebration of Our Extraordinary Earth, kicks off the Annisquam Village Church’s 26th concert season next Saturday. Vocalist and poet, Greta Bro, with renowned saxophone/flautist Stan Strickland, pianist Mark Rossi, and Brazilian percussionist /violinist Ricardo Frota, bring the celestial to earth on Saturday, July 14 at 8 PM. Bro and Strickland are long-term collaborators who combine their work with philosophy and the healing arts, taking both jazz and poetry in new directions. Their recently released CD, Love’s Song, recorded with a number of other well-known jazz figures, will be available at the performance.
This concert benefits the music programs at the Annisquam Village Church. Donation: $20. at the door, only. Students $10. For additional information visit www.gretabro.com or www.annisquamvillagechurch.org or call 978.283.6416.
* from Wikipedia: “The … Gaia principle proposes that all organisms and their inorganic surroundings on Earth are closely integrated to form a single and self-regulating complex system, maintaining the conditions for life on the planet.”


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Thank You to Our Sponsors, Our Float Builders, Our Walkers, Our Music and The Parade Organizers- GMG- Winner Most Creative Float

 

Sista Felicia writes up the thank yous-

Barry, best husband and kindest man in the whole world, he has supported my crazy creative projects for many years and always does it with a smile, never complains , never looks for thanks or credit, very much likes to stay under the raider………if it were not for him this year this float would have never happened…I really mean that…. he worked hard hauling lumber in and out of his truck, for days, splitting used pallets of wood up, removing bolts and nails with the sawzall for hours cutting measuring nailing painting & the list goes on and on…. absolutely crazy what he did for us this year to make this happened… their was no possibly way we could have afforded to buy all that wood & would have never been able to pull my giant plan for this huge pot off with out MY BARRY ….

Ed……..The man that does  what ever is asked of him & always with a smile, for his assistance with the construction and guidance too many things to list  and for putting up with me…

Craig…..helped with construction & painted the logo…Outstanding job! Wow he has talent….& just a really great guy

Deanna Ouderkerken… ..as always the best neighbor ever….painting, building,sewing crafting assembling driving to NH to get the confetti launchers and being our lead dancing Hommie! Best Hommie 2nd year in a row

Joe Santisi……… helped painting wood and splitting up pallets along with removing nails

Ma……..cutting letters,crafting,sorting candy, shopping for supplies with me ,packing up the tailgate supplies ,ironed for hours…was my second set of hands

BJ……… helped with construction, removing bolts splitting pallets,shopping for candy, hauling supplies in and out of the house for days, filled all water supplies loaded car withs with tools supplies, candy, food, squirt gun patrol, in charge of confetti launching

Amanda……… crafted shopped for supplies, helped with construction, cleaned Uncle Joes Truck for hours, prepared last minute food for tailgate sorted and organized candy with grandma, was my assistant with what ever I needed at the moment( Basically my kids need a break from hearing me yell their name…knowing another task i needed help with

Frank Ciolino……. picking up the trailer with Ed, packed all the coolers with drinks & ice, loaded all the tailgate food into his truck and helped the guys with the last minute construction, did pretty much what ever was need to help us leave the house, followed the float to make sure it made it through the streets ok ( also thank you to Joes Wife for stopping by to help load the cars and coolers)

Steve Noble……. from Noble Electricians , rewired giant lobster eyes

Joey Marcantonio………. Squirt gun patrol, to keep the pretty girls along the Rt cool, fog machine assistant, and confetti launcher

Caylee DeSilver…….. helping load the trucks with candy and supplies,costumes, walked the parade handing out candy, helped me with last minute cooking

Donna Ardizzoni painting………helping with assembly and crazy Dancing Homie!

Ron Gilson…….painting the back side of the giant lobster, and helped at my house for 2 days assisting anyone who needed something…really sweet man

Paul Frontiero…….T-Shirt Printing

Kim Smith…… getting last minute things at the grocery store for me… helping Ma cut out last minute letters, helping pack up the food for the tailgate party

Jeremy Frost …….Barrys" Wing Man" last minute construction at the high school, he was the man in charge of "everyone stuff in the truck".. From cameras, to lipstick to keys, extra shoes, pocketbook’s, and He was my sticker man, My Candy Man, and my confetti launcher man, helped get the float back to the house,and unload the aftermath of the float, parade and tailgate party in my truck all back into my house

Rick Ardizzoni….. Donna husband helping with last minute assembly at the high school

Vicki……. for sound, and last minute decorating on float at the high school

Marlie Melvin……. candy girl, helped with last minute decorating

Micayla Ciolino…… help load supplies and food onto trucks, packed coolers with drinks, walked in parade on candy partol

Niko……. Frank Ciolino nephew … great kid so helpful …super sweet assisting at high school to do what ever was need to finish the float and pack up the taigate stuff, also was on candy duty dressed up in a lobster costume!

Kyle Frost….. squirt gun patrol, to keep the crowd cool ! fog machine assisant, confetti launcher

Tanya Frost……. Keeping me Hydrated along the parade Rt.. and completed last minute decorating, helped set up and break down the food for the tailgate party, was my spotter for kids safty along the parade RT

Talor Frost …..Candy girl

Jolie Frontiero…… The dancing Candy girl

Joanne Frontiero……. spotter for kids safety along the parade Rt..

Eloise  Mad Pie & The Mrs……… Candy girls

****Huge THANK YOU….to our Sponsors for their very generous donations

Please patronize these GMG Approved Community Minded Businesses

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gimmesound.com — local live music listings.  Find every live music show in Gloucester and Cape Ann — listen to music on-line & download — all for free.

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The Lone Gull is a family owned coffeehouse located on Main Street in historic downtown Gloucester, Massachusetts. Our ideal location makes us a great place to stop for a drink or a bite to eat, to chat with friends, or to have a business meeting. We offer free wi-fi to our customers, extremely comfortable couches and chairs, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

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Stones Pub

Stones is a small comfortable neighborhood pub in Gloucester, MA, America’s oldest seaport! We offer homemade soups, sandwiches and desserts all made on premises before your eyes in the open kitchen. The delicious smells welcome when you come in the door to a warm greeting.

Ed Collard House Doctors Handyman Services

Passports Restaurant

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Noble Electricians

978-283-0750

Steve Noble who does so much community work donating his time toward many great causes.

Robert Heidt

The new executive director of the Chamber of Commerce says that Good Morning Gloucester does so much for the community that he wanted to personally be a sponsor of the 2012 GMG horribles parade float

Circle Consulting

Donna Ardizzoni and Rick Moore

With Circle Consulting, small and mid-size companies can cost-effectively leverage world-class technology experience. We keep up with the latest developments in the rapidly changing technology sector, so you can focus on your core business. Let us do what we do best so that you can do what you do best.

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Gloucester Bytes

Tim Blakeley From Gloucester Bytes the man who made the Gloucester Webcam project possible!

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Greg Harris Brierwood Landscaping (978) 281-7564

for letting us use his trailer

The Notte Family Represents! in Hawaii

loha from Hapuna Beach on the Big Island! What you won’t get back home: sea turtles cruising by while you’re boogie boarding, monthly tsunami siren tests at 11:45 am, and WARM ocean water! And how’s this for a small world? The house we rented in Volcano was owned by Dorothy Y. who has roots in Gloucester.  In her cozy home tastefully decorated with Hawaiian decor sits a jar of sea glass from Pavilion Beach! Gotta love Glosta!!

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The News From Rocky Neck via Judy Robinsopn Cox

Exhibition to benefit The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck

Large Work by RNAC Artists
June 10 – July 15 ~ Open Weekends, 12 – 4pm

Grate Expectations
Between Painting and Sculpture, oil and collage, 54" X 36", Ruth Mordecai


Thursday, July 5 : Nights on the Neck

See wonderful article by our mayor about Nights on the Neck
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/opinion/x2004652027/The-Mayors-Desk-Celebrating-Night-on-the-Neck

Nights on the Neck



TUE, July 10 : RNAC General Meeting, 6:30 pm

There will be a general meeting of the Rocky Neck Art Colony this Tuesday, July 10, 6:30pm at the Cultural Center, 4 Wonson Street, in Rocky Neck. An agenda and minutes from the last meeting will be emailed to members prior to the meeting.



WED, July 11 : Lisa K. Rosenstein, Introductory Slide Presentation, 7pm

Cut Me Loose

Lisa Rosenstein, a graduate of the Corcoran College of Art and Design and from Washington, D.C., is a multi-media artist whose recent work has focused on a unique approach to using a limited means toward achieving a great variety of evocative imagery. Using the reductive capability of white paint and found objects, she has created intimate yet powerfully meditative and reflective works,which she has described as "altars".

"For the past three years, I’ve been working exclusively in White with a focus on shadow, texture, pattern and dimension. This work evolved into 3-d and recently has left the canvas and gone to the floor in the shape of handmade, unstructured "nets" which I can hang on the wall as free-form sculptures."



Group Shows at the Cultural Center: JULY 18-AUGUST 6 and AUGUST 9-27

See the updated show entry form that you can fill in on line and email to art@rockyneckartcolony.org by July 10th

Artist members of RNAC are encouraged to submit proposals of art in 2 D / flat media (painting, photography, mixed media, printmaking, etc.) 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. With the goal of raising money to acquire the Center building, the RNAC will take a 50% commission on the sale price of each piece of which 30% will go to overhead and 20% towards the building fund. Throughout this initial fundraising period, rental or hanging fees will be waived. To assure visibility for the artists and their work, we will require gallery sitting. S

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.

ART SUBMISSION FORM Please complete the revised entry form and return with jpegs of at least 3 pieces of the proposed art by email to art@rockyneckartcolony.org no later than July 10. Multiple pages of this form can be submitted. Selections and notifications – July 13.

Art and inventory sheet must be delivered on Monday, July 16, between 12 and 4 pm. Art from the current must be picked up same day. Please note the date change.

It is recommended that those interested see the newly installing hanging system at the Center (open this Saturday and Sunday 12-4 pm). At the same time, take a look at the current show – on exhibition until July 16th. Hope you plan on participating in this Call for Art.

The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck Exhibition Committee:
Judith Monteferrante, Martha Swanson, Rokhaya Waring, David Piemonte
art@rockyneckartcolony.org



Art Throb

Rocky Neck in the News : Featured in this month’s Art Throb


Aquarto Gallery

See article about Nights on the Neck and Aquarto Gallery

Community Stuff July 5th, 2012

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Scenic Sunset Cruise Out of Gloucester Harbor

DJ Music and Dancing, Cash Bar, Light Food, Calm Ride

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Board at 6:00 p.m. sharp at 7 Seas Wharf, Rogers Street (Rte. 127), Gloucester;

  boat returns at 9:30 p.m.

Rain date: Sunday, August 5, 2012

Tickets: $35 ($100 max per family, parents and kids)

Reservations recommended: Debbie Frontiero, 508-423-7725

Sponsored by the First Universalist Church of Essex


People needed to hammer and saw – Lanes Cove Fish Shack Saturday

This Saturday we will be putting down rough sawn 1 by whatever flooring and replacing the worst spots of sheathing. This is where we need more volunteers than the core group of professionals that have been doing heavy framing and masonry work. Bring a hammer, Saturday morning around 8 or 9.


Hello,
    My name is Claire and I was wondering if there is a way to ask the people of Gloucester for photos of the Fisherman’s Institute and anything before URBAN RENEWAL I grew up on Main Street and have a few that my Dad took and would love to have more. I really appreciate the work you do .Your Photos are great!
                                                                        Thanks for listening,
                                                                                  Claire


Hi, Joey.  I’ve met you several times at the GMG parties.  For a couple of years, I had artwork on display at Fred Bodin’s gallery on Main St.  I have since opened my own gallery, and I was hoping you would put it on the blog.  It’s in Rockport, but I’m from Gloucester, so I’m hoping it will still qualify for GMG!  It’s called The Art Nook, and it’s at 6R Dock Square.  We just opened yesterday, and we’re planning an Opening Reception on Saturday July 14th at 6pm.  We have work by local artists including myself (Kathleen Miller), Stefan Mierz and Jean Byrd, among others.  It’s definitely going to be an eclectic gallery with original, unique fine art!  Here’s the sign template and the basic info if you can put it on the blog, maybe next week before the opening?  Please let me know :). Thanks so much!!  – Kathleen Miller

Rockport’s New and Eclectic Fine Art Gallery

Grand Opening Event

Saturday, July 14th 6pm

6R Dock Square Store 1  Rockport, MA

Refreshments will be served!

Featuring work by local

artists Kathleen Miller,

Stefan Mierz and Jean Byrd

www.facebook.com/theartnook

www.art-nook.com

Chamber Auction On Tap!

25 TH ANNIVERSARY CAPE ANN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL AUCTION

The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Auction celebrates its silver Anniversary on Thursday, July 19 at 5:00 pm at the Essex Room, a proud member of the Woodman Family Tradition, 125R Main Street, Essex, MA. This annual gathering brings bidders from across New England in hopes of going home with the marquee item of the auction. Headed up by co-chairs Carol Morse and Tony Corrao, the auction buzz is humming along with items coming in from many Chamber members who have generously donated.

“This is one of the premier social gatherings on Cape Ann,” said Carol Morse, who has been a staunch supporter of the auction for many years. “Last year was such a success on one of the best nights we had all summer. The bidding, the social interaction and catching up with friends was so wonderful to see.”

Corrao, owner of Precision Roofing of New England, has also been a huge part of the auction for many years and is very successful in securing donations, both on and off Cape Ann.

“Being involved for so long, I have had the pleasure of meeting so many people year in and year out,” said Corrao. “They are always willing to give and that makes me feel great, being a native son of Cape Ann. Our members’ generosity is something special.”

Red Sox tickets, wonderful artwork, tickets to the North Shore Music Theatre and an African Photo Safari are just tips of the auction iceberg with plenty of other prizes up for bid. For a complete list of items up for auction, visit http://www.capeannchamber.com. Tickets for the 25 th Anniversary Auction are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.

Looking to make a donation or attend the event? Contact Tim Burton at tim@capeannchamber.com or call him at 978-283-1601.

Bringing Home The Hardware -Great Fun Horribles 2012 Is In The Books GMG Float Takes Most Creative Float

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Photo from Fred Bodin

Melissa Cox Forward Horribles Winners-
The list of Parade Winners from Melissa Cox:

1. Grand Theme: Gorton’s

2. Most Creative: Good Morning Gloucester

3. Judges’ Choice: Castle Manor Inn

4. Business & Industry: Knock About Gin

5. Civic & Community: The Bridge

6. Religious & Fraternal: Amvets

7. Best Musical: Annisquam Village Players

8. Best Youth Group: Camp Spindrift

9. Most Unusual: Flipper

10. Most Creative Horrible: Stormy Weather

There are no losers when you participate in the parade.  Fun had by all.  A follow up with thank you to our sponsors and people who put their hard work and sweat equity into pulling it off will be forthcoming!

Also a plethora of pictures of the crowd and Video.

Final note:  I didn’t lift a finger to build the float.  Those that did will be recognized once Sista Felicia gets me the list.

Very proud of the entire team who could have rested after putting in a tremendous effort with Fiesta coverage, but once again our peeps forge ahead trying to keep our loyal followers entertained.

Community Fiesta Photos 2012

Neil Matthews submits-

Hi Joey,

This is my first submission to you and I hope you like it. I took these pictures from my kayak Fiesta Saturday when Nick took down the flag.

Thanks

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2012 Saint Peter’s Fiesta Children From Alice Gardner-


Greg Cook has a set of photos at his The New England Journal of Aesthetic Research

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Video Sunday 2012 Greasy Pole Champion Stew McGillivray In HD and Slow Motion Video By Our Boy Craig Kimberley

Joey C Props and Flops June 2012 Edition

Props:

Trader Joe’s Edamame Hummus

Surfside Subs Lobster Roll Made With The Mrs’ Recipe

McDonalds Tasteful Reconstruction

Cape Ann Insurance Stellar Service

Burnham’s Field Community Garden New Mural

City Hall Restoration

Volunteers Who Make Fiesta Happen

DPW College Work Crew

 

Flops:

DJ’s that only play songs from the eighties

Road Hog Bike Riders

Orange Mulch

Don’t look Now But McDonalds In Gloucester May Be The Classiest Designed McDonalds of All Time

They went from clown yellow and harsh red to a tasteful textured rock front.

God bless the owners of McDonalds in Gloucester for putting in a fantastic re-do on whatr was formerly a monster eyesore.

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