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.

Session 2 Registration for EPYC Junior Sailing Facebookized!

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Morning Joey! Is there any way I can put this up for my Junior Sailing Director? Every time we have a managers meeting, we somehow tie GMG into it. Whether it be – “Holy shit did you see that picture of the shark by the breakwater!?” ..or… “Maybe Joey would be willing to slide our advertisement into the blog for the day”…..either way, we always think of you!! J -Dani

Hey Joey, We were hoping you could post about Session 2 registration for EPYC Junior Sailing– we recently started a Facebook page this summer and we’re really excited about getting the Gloucester community involved with our program.  We have some great photos up there from this past Session of our awesome sailors! We’d really love to spread the word about our program via our Facebook page so we can start connecting more with non-members, and really anyone interested in sailing– kids and adults alike!  We’ll be hosting "Race the Point" later in the summer, hoping to get all the local sailing programs involved, so we’ll be in touch about that as well.

Thanks a lot!

Fraser Watson, EPYC Junior Sailing Director

Here’s a link to our Facebook page (We need 8 more "likes" until we can get an easier URL!):

http://www.facebook.com/pages/EPYC-Junior-Sailing/220475494639174

Registration is still open for Session 2 at EPYC Junior Sailing!  We had a blast during our first session with new Opti sailors, Opti racers and our 420 crews!  The Harbor Mice program was also a huge hit for our youngest (soon to be) sailors!  Check out our photos from Sesssion 1 on our Facebook Page- hope to see you in August!

Register online at www.epyc.net or call 978-283-3520

Here’s a link to our registration page at the EPYC Sailing Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/note.php?saved&&note_id=240163412670382&id=220475494639174#!/notes/epyc-junior-sailing/register-now-for-the-second-session-of-the-summer-2011-season/240163412670382

Ruth Curtis Guest Artist Khan Studio/Good Morning Gloucester Gallery

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http://www.ruthcurtisphotography.com/

Twitter Faceoff Battle of The Gloucester Times Staff Tweeters- Andrea Holbrook (@andreasoldier) vs Steven Fletcher (@StevenGDT)

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GHS CLASS OF 81 Weekend Reunion is one week away!

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GHS CLASS OF 81 Weekend Reunion is one week away!   Visit www.GloucesterClassof81.com for details.  Includes Itinerary, purchase tickets for Saturday Dinner, Sunday Memorial Breakfast or CD "Through the Years". 

Word of Advice from Class Prez Roz "nothin’ but the bones" Frontiera… "Bone up on your Ole School and Maritime Trivia" for a Special Island Expedition of S U R V I V O R: The Class Reunion, hosted by Mr. Fiesta, Joey Palmisano.   Back from the loooong Morrocan Race,  Capt. Gus will make be in attendance.  Go Gus, Go Glosta!

Joey, take care my good man and hope your having a prosperous summer!   Your site is awesome, and one of Gloucester’s Tresures to connect people 🙂

Roz "nothin’ but the bones" Frontiera

Sista Felicia Iced Tea (with directions this time)

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Ice Tea

Ingerdients:

10 cups cold water

3 ½ cups sugar

5 mint leaves (optional)

36 tea bags

10 cups ice

Juice of 1 lemon (optional)

Yields 6 quarts

Perfect for these hot summer days and nights. This Ice Tea is a delicious refreshing beverage, sure to complement any summer time meal.

Step 1:Combine water, sugar and mint in a large pot

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Step 2:Place pot over a high heat

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Step3: Bring to a rolling boil

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Step4: Select a flavor/verity of tea. I like to use tea pods simply to cut down on prep time, avoiding having to remove the paper

 

Step 5: Collect 36 tea pods or bags with paper tabs removed and set aside

Step6: Carefully remove pot from heat and add 36 tea pods to hot mint infused sugar water

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.Step7: Steep tea for 20 minutes.

Step 8: Using your hand or 2 large slotted spoons squeeze pods to extract tea

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Step9: Dispose used pods

Step10: Place 10 cups ice into a drink dispenser

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Step11: Cut 1 lemon in half

Step12: Squeeze the lemon into the drink dispenser directly over the ice and remove any seeds

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Step13: Carefully pour tea into dispenser and stir

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Step14: Fill a tall tumbler glass with ice and fill with yummy tea garnish with a sprig of mint or lemon or both!

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All photos Felicia and BJ Mohan

Video- 2011 Blackburn Challenge Filmed By Ed Collard

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Ed uses the Kodak zx3 and Kayalu Salt Waterproof Camera Mount to capture the Blackburn Challenge

The Kodak zx-3 and kayalu salt waterproof camera mount performed perfectly, especially when you consider Ed all thumbs and no eyes Collard was the operator.

I would say you have to give Ed some props for improved camerawork. Nice slow steady pans and no ground shots, Ed is definitely improving with his camera work!
we will be bringing you more creative footage with the waterproof camera and mount in the coming weeks.
if anyone is interested in the gear you can buy them on Amazon here

Che Siamu Tutti Mutti- Sefatia Explains

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For those of you who don’t know what people at the Fiesta are screaming all week long, Sefatia Exlains-

IT’S NOT REALLY GOOD IN ENGLISH CHE/ ARE   SIAMU/WE TUTTI/ALL MUTTI/MUTE

ARE WE ALL MUTE? CHE SIAMU TUTTI MUTTI

WHICH MEAN ARE YOU ALL MUTE WHY ARE YOU NOT SCREAMING VIVA SAN PIETRO..

Che siamu tutti mutti

Che=Are

Siamu=We

Tutti=All

Mutti=Mute

Meaning Are you all mute?  Why are you not screaming Viva San Pietro

Just Another Day Lobstering On The Trapper John, Oh and A Bear Kill Too

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Pics From Captain Chris Orsillo- “Trapper”

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An Inspirational Interview With Jeffrey Cluett- An Artist Without Limits

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My faith and hope for the future of the art scene in Gloucester renewed after popping into Gallery 5 on Madfish Wharf

If I see another paining of a goddamn bowl of fruit I swear I’m gonna gouge my eyes out.

my suggestion- go down to Gallery 5 on Madfish Wharf, check out Jeffrey Cluett, Ben Macadam and Stephanie Williams work and rediscover what it was like for you as an artist when you had youth on your side and didn’t know any boundaries. Rules? We don’t need no stinkin rules!!! Rediscover and reconnect with what it was like to let it go and to create freely and push what is possible with whatever medium it is you work with.

This is the art that is making a difference. This is the art that inspires. This is the future. Welcome.

Jenn Cullen Adopts Cape Ann Animal Aid Kitty–Maisy

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Joey,

I almost forgot to tell you that I did adopt a cat from Cape Ann Animal Aid in May (not
Squeaky as she was gone when I went to check), I named her Maisy, she is the sweetest thing, still a bit shy, but loves to sit on the windowsills and watch the boats and seagulls go by, here is a pic:

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Beaux Arts Ball Set For August 11, 2011 With a Disco Theme!!!

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The Rocky Neck Art Colony invites the public to attend the annual Beaux Arts Ball on Thursday, August 11, from 7-11 pm at the Studio Restaurant, 51 Rocky Neck Ave.
in Gloucester. The theme, Studio 51, based on the nightclub Studio 54 the height of the disco era, is all about the dancing. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar will be provided. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes and among our distinguished judges will be Joey C. from "Good Morning Gloucester". General Admission is $25 for adults and $10 for children under 18.
VIP tickets are available at $50 and include special seating and a Studio 51 swag bag. Visit: http://www.rockyneckartistsball.com for details. Tickets can be purchased on Rocky Neck at: Imagine, Sigrid Olsen Art Gallery, Rocky Neck Art Gallery or Amy’s Coffee and Cones. Contact Sigrid Olsen at 978.281.1766 for more information.

A Cape Ann tradition since the 1940’s, the Beaux Arts Ball is a major fundraiser for the Rocky Neck Art Colony, an organization dedicated to nurturing excellence in the visual arts. Throughout the year, the Art Colony sponsors many free events that promote the arts on Rocky Neck including Nights on the Neck, a juried Summer Artist Series featuring work from both inside and outside the colony, Artist in Residence talks, and other lectures
and exhibits.

Desi Smith Captures Ed and Paul At the Blackburn Challenge

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Hi Joey, please share these photo’s on your blog of Ed and Paul.
Desi

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Ed gives Paul a push.

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Paul and Rubber Duckie prepare for the journey.

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Ed battens down the hatches.

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Ed gives the thumbs up,saying he’s ready for the challenge.

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Ed heads out to meet Paul for their adventure together.

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Ed’s Daughter watches as her father and Paul Morrison head out for the Blackburn Challenge.

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There’s no turning back now!

all photos and captions Desi Smith

A Little History About The Rocky Neck Artists Ball From Barbara McLaughlin

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Hi Joey

Newspaper articles dated back to 1951 were given to me by Suzy Kadiff whose father was Tom O’Hara of The Cape Ann Society of Modern Artists. They summered on Rocky Neck beginning in the 40’s and the Society of Modern Artists had their gallery in the Hawthorn Hotel down the street from Rocky Neck.

The Ball was a tradition that seemed to straddle a number of artists groups (but many of them appeared to be sponsored by the Cape Ann Society of Modern Artists) on Cape Ann and various locations. In 1951 was called the Artists Masque Ball, in 1952 the Cape Ann Artists Ball, in 1955 the Beaux Arts Ball, in 1959 the Artists Ball and in 1963 the Bal Casma.

So the Artists Ball is a pretty old tradition.

  Barbara

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July 21, 2011 Seafood Throwdown Sugar Mag’s vs Classic Cooks Finale Filmed By Sandy Farrell

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Don’t Forget To Come To Mug Up This Morning- 10AM Madfish Wharf!!!

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Madfish Wharf  77 Rocky Neck Ave In the alley that leads you to the Madfish Grille

We will be celebrating ED, Paul Morrison and R Duckie’s Triumphant Victory (they finished) in The Blackburn Challenge!

Also FOB’s from around the country have told us they will be coming to say hey and mingle with their favorite GMG personalities.  You can also meet the new guest artist Ruth Curtis and see her beautiful photography.

Ed Collard, Paul Morrison, Paulie Walnuts Frontiero, EJ and I will be there for sure.  If I get confirmation from other contributors that they will be there I’ll add them to the list.

Hey even if you don’t particularly care for the company come for the free coffee and coffeecake Smile

click below for directions

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meet up with friends on the water taxi

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What are we doing to beat the heat?
GLOUCESTER HARBOR WATER SHUTTLE

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Ice cream on Rocky Neck, snack and drink at Sailor Stan’s, then hopped on
the water shuttle from the Studio–to beat the heat and enjoy the gorgeous
harbor! Note: Studio was jumping and drinks there next time sans children.
Small craft warning provided a little chop, PERFECT, kids on the edge with
the excitement by the SJ Landing as Coast Guard responders raced off,
2 thrilled to holler to their dad’s fishing boat, and amazing views all
around, the paint factory, the spires (UU, Our Ladys, St Ann’s and City
Hall)and other local landmarks that we’re used to seeing from shore. Next
time we’ll go longer: hop on hop off with spots and snacks all different
places; highly recommend! Fixed landing by St. Peter’s easiest/safest
boarding for any shaky legs.
(friends: Justine, Ava, Leo, Catherine, Charles, and George)

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