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Kingston Trio Tribute planned for Oct. 3 at One World Coffee House

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The One World Coffee House will salute the magical folk revival group The Kingston Trio on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m.

The celebration will include the songs “Tom Dooley,” “This Land is Your Land,” “Greenback Dollar,” “Where Have all the Flowers Gone,” “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Scotch and Soda,” “MTA” and a score of others. This will be an evening of remembrance and joy as the musicians perform individually and collectively in a revue of the songs that launched the folk music revival in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Scheduled performers include Daisy Nell & Capt. Stan and the Crabgrass Band, Travelers Three, Russ Sollitto, Allyn Hawes, Tamarac, Sid Tracey and others.

Be part of the celebration and sing along on this exciting evening with all the songs from the “old days.” If you have any old Kingston Trio records, or memorabilia, bring them along and share the covers and memories.

This performance is a fundraiser for the One World Coffee House, with all donations to the Coffee House Fund. Requested donation is $15. Reservations, strongly recommended, can be made by calling 978-325-3252.

Coming to the Coffee House on Oct. 24: Favorite David Mallet.

The One World Coffee House is located at the First Universalist Church, 59 Main St., Essex.

Where Zat? Winner!

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9-28-09 fullNow you know!

But first you have to read this very descriptive, funny (but very wrong) answer from paultmorrison-

“A granite pier with a high tide line then3 feet of freshly laid granite block above granite bricbrack with a nice colorful mural with a tail fin of a humpback or is it Thatcher Island and light streaming out of one of the lighthouses?

That must be sunrise just to the right of the light house so it has to be Thatcher painted from Good Harbor Beach or more east.

Or Ten Pound lighthouse and it’s sunset. Everyone thinks only sunsets are orange so I go with Ten Pound Island Light.

I will take a guess at the wall of the aquarium down at the Maritime Museum.”

Here’s this week’s winner-

Kay Ellis of the Lannon!

“It’s down the fort. Looking at the corner of the mural. We go by it every day on the Lannon!”

Congratulations, Kay! Come down to Joey’s dock at the end of the week and claim your prize!

Jay- You really didn’t know? You’re the one who pointed it out to me !!  —Sharon

GMG Local Music Schedule Sept 30-Oct.4

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Remember you can subscribe to GMG Local Music by clicking on the link on the sidebar.There’s lots of good music in Gloucester this week. This post will be updated as info comes in.

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Dog Bar

Rhumb Line

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WEDNESDAY SEPT.30th

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Wednesday 8:30 pm – THE DAN KING ROOTS JAM
DONT MISS DAN AND CREW EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT STARTING @ 8:30 FOR SOME “LIVE ROOTS ROCK” IN THE TAVERN…

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THURSDAY OCT. 1st

Dave Sag’s Blues Party @ the Rhumb Line

Back by globular demand! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Lisa Marie! That’s right, folx, no tickee, no laundree, so get your butt down here Thursday and shake your booties to the booty bleat.
I don’t have to tell you about her smood singin’, her brash blaring, her total control of da megaphonium of de blooze. Plays a mean tambourine, too, or three. It’s gwine be a party to end all parties!
Backing her up  will be long-time missing saxaphonier and general cooldude, Mr. Rick Razdan. We haven’t had the pleasure in a long time as he has been recovering from botched weenis cosmetic surgery. However, we now got the green light! Greg T. will be there, too as well as myself.
So,  put down that knitting and grab your walker and c’mon down…if you still got the strength…

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FRIDAY OCT. 2nd

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Friday, October 2, 2009, 9:00 pm – MIKE O’CONNELL and THE BACKSTABBERS
COME LISTEN TO SOME GOOD OLD BLUES AND ROCK N ROLL!!!! 9-12am in the tavern.

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DogBar

Friday, October 2, 2009, 9:00 pm

OTIS GROVE
 Funk / Rock / Jazz

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SATURDAY OCT. 3rd

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Saturday, October 3, 2009, 9:00 pm – EDDY’S SHOE

NOTHIN BUT “THE DEAD”…COME SEE ONE OF THE NORTH SHORE’S LEADING GRATEFUL DEAD COVER BANDS…9-12am in the tavern

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Kingston Trio Tribute

Essex –

The One World Coffee House will salute the magical folk revival group The Kingston Trio on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m.

The celebration will include the songs “Tom Dooley,” “This Land is Your Land,” “Greenback Dollar,” “Where Have all the Flowers Gone,” “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Scotch and Soda,” “MTA” and a score of others.

Read more here.

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A little more Where Zat?

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Here’s a bit more of the whole photo from Monday’s Where Zat? Jay probably has it now. Anyone else? This is fun!

17th Century Saturdays: Tours of the White-Ellery House

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October 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Join this celebration of the First Period in American Architecture throughout Essex County. Free and open to the public.

And as an added bonus!
A series of one-day contemporary art installations will also be featured.
 Participating artists:

October 3                Susan Erony

The house is located at 244 Washington Street at the corner of Poplar Street, Gloucester. Parking available behind the house.

Where Zat? With a Prize!

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9-28-09You oughta get this one! Not real obvious except for some. Good luck! A Glosta-phobic t-shirt for the winner if you haven’t won in the past!

Two years ago – This week- GDT

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Mayoral candidate Carolyn Kirk gets the thumbs-up from her sister-in-law, Jennifer Kirk, at City Hall after the results for the preliminary election came in Tuesday night. Jim Destino and Carolyn Kirk won the two spots to run for mayor. Photo by Mary Muckenhoupt/Gloucester Daily Times, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007
Mayoral candidate Carolyn Kirk gets the thumbs-up from her sister-in-law, Jennifer Kirk, at City Hall after the results for the preliminary election came in Tuesday night. Jim Destino and Carolyn Kirk won the two spots to run for mayor. Photo by Mary Muckenhoupt/Gloucester Daily Times, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007
Ben Souland, 6, gets some help from his dad, Jeff, getting to the finish line during the soapbox derby in front of Essex Elementary School.Ben had a little trouble steering his soapbox car, weaving in and out of the lanes. Photo by Mary Muckenhoupt/Gloucester Daily Times, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007
Ben Souland, 6, gets some help from his dad, Jeff, getting to the finish line during the soapbox derby in front of Essex Elementary School.Ben had a little trouble steering his soapbox car, weaving in and out of the lanes. Photo by Mary Muckenhoupt/Gloucester Daily Times, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007
Mayoral candidates Jim Destino receives a congratulatory hug from friend Shawn Henry at City Hall after the results for the preliminary election came in. Destino and Carolyn Kirk won the two spots to run for mayor. Photo by Mary Muckenhoupt/Gloucester Daily Times, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007
Mayoral candidates Jim Destino receives a congratulatory hug from friend Shawn Henry at City Hall after the results for the preliminary election came in. Destino and Carolyn Kirk won the two spots to run for mayor. Photo by Mary Muckenhoupt/Gloucester Daily Times, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007

What will you be doing on this rainy Sunday?

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Well, it’s supposed to rain all day. I’ve got a million things to do in the house, so being forced inside will make me be more productive. There are 2 rooms that definitely need a pick-up- and- sort and another that needs a bulldozer. So that’s what I’ll be tackling today. But I’ll put on some good music and stay in my jammies, and maybe later I’ll make chili. Actually looking forward to a stay-in day! How about you? What’re your rainy day plans?

Free tour, Fall Festival at Greenbelt planned for Sept. 26

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From the Beacon–

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The Essex County Greenbelt Association will host two free events on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Cox Reservation, Greenbelt’s headquarters, 82 Eastern Ave., Essex.

From 9-10:30 a.m., join Greenbelt’s Executive Director Ed Becker as he tours the meadows and marshland of the Cox Reservation. Becker will describe some of the extensive natural and human history of the reservation and will culminate the walk with a tour of the new “green” headquarters. This event is part of the Essex National Heritage Area’s Trails & Sails: A Weekend of Walks and Water.

From noon to 4 p.m., Greenbelt will host the annual Fall Festival. This day of free traditional family fun features pumpkin decorating, apple cider pressing, pony rides, hayrides, face painting, farm animals, an interactive snake show, chowder tasting by Woodman’s of Essex and more.

For more information, call the Essex County Greenbelt Association at 978-768-7241.

Wylinn’s Wish for a Cure: Juvenile Diabetes Fundraiser

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No one of ANY age, should have to live with Diabetes.

Join Theresa Palmisano and her family for a night of food, fun and prizes in support of Wylinn’s Wish for a Cure and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

On Wednesday, September 30 from 4:30 to close Jalapenos Restaurant in Gloucester, MA is donating 10% of their receipts to our cause. And at 7pm we’ll be raffling off over $2,000 in prizes and certificates!

All you have to do is have a yummy dinner and you can help us fight Juvenile Diabetes! It’s WIN WIN!

If you can’t make it, but wish to donate anyway, please contact us here, or contact Theresa at wylinnswish@blogspot.com.

Where Zat Answer

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No winners this week! I think this is the first time no one has won.

Anyway, the location was behind the North Shore Art Association on Pirate Lane in E. Gloucester.

We’ll try again next week!

Have a great weekend!

GMG Local Music Schedule Sept. 24 – Sept. 27

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Remember you can subscribe to GMG Local Music by clicking on the link on the sidebar.There’s lots of good music in Gloucester this week. This post will be updated as info comes in.

Elliott’s

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Dog Bar

Rhumb Line

Capt. Carlo’s

THURSDAY SEPT. 24

Funbucket @ The Dogbar

“Magnificent Trainwreck!“
September 24 at 9:00pm

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TFFRIDAY SEPT. 25

Slingdaddy show at Elliott’s

From Frank Hawks-

“Here’s hoping that you have all had a good summer and to let you know
that we will be performing at Elliot’s @ the Blackburn this coming
Friday, September 25th.  Show starts at 8:30.  We don’t have a lot on the
schedule at the moment so if you haven’t had a chance to see us live and
you are up for a night of good music and dancing to tunes from Motown to
Blues to Classic Rock, drop on in.

Again, thanks for your support…without it, there would be no live
music.”

www.myspace.com/slingdaddy

www.elliotsattheblackburn.com

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BRAD BYRD @ DOG BAR FRIDAY SEPT. 25

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SATURDAY SEPT. 26

Soul Force V

Featuring Henley Douglass Jr.

@ The Dog Bar

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JAMES GOODEYE AND THE WILDERNESS CAMPGROUND

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SATURDAY 7p.m.

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TABASCO FIASCO @ ELLIOTT’S

Saturday, September 26

8:30pm – 11:30pm

Tabasco Fiasco

Thanks, Jay, for the great Block Party photos!

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I love these photos that Jay Albert took Saturday night.
From Jay’s blog Cape Ann Images–
“Another succesful Gloucester Downtown Block Party,the last in this years series that has promoted the shopping,entertainment and places to dine the downtown has to offer. It’s also becoming the place to meet,something lost when the era of out of town mall shopping became popular.”

“Three Sheets to the Wind” belt out sea shanties!

Scary window!

Three hula hoopers!

Big dog….little dog!

Concentration!

To see more of Jay’s great Block Party photos, CLICK HERE!

Where Zat?

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DSC_6591 [640x480]This week’s Where Zat? is a little off the beaten path. Depends which path you travel;).  If you haven’t won at Where Zat? in the past, here’s your chance to SHINE!

Good luck! And thanks for playing!

Hoola Hoopla a Huge Success!

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What fun last night! The Hoola Hoopla was a huge success! I never imagined that so many kids (and adults) would want to try their hand at hooping! We had tiny tots trying to spin their hoops, and of course the bigger kids who love to outdo their friends.

Jennifer Goulart Amero from Metamorphosis Fitness brought hoops from her studio on Main St. She hooped all night and taught the kids some tricks and moves.

A wonderful woman (I ‘ve forgotten her name) who teaches at Brookwood, brought handmade hoops to share.

It truly was a community effort. And again I’d like to thank the following people for their help and support:

Rich at Iron Rail Gymnastics Academy

Toni at Tara Montessori

Jen at Metamorphosis Fitness

Carmine at Friendly’s Restaurant

Jerry at West End Sweets

The Brookwood teacher

Kylie (my granddaughter)

Joey and the GMG Gang

and all the kids and adults who made last night so much fun!

Watch for photos from Jay Albert, the Gloucester Daily Times, David Cox, and if you have photos from last night’s Block Party, email them to me at sharon_lowe88@yahoo.com

Tonight’s Hoola Hoopla

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Tonight’s the night for the Hoola Hoopla at the Block Party! The fun will start at 6 with the little kids and wind up at 8:30 when the adults finish! Bring your hoops and your hips and show Gloucester what you got!

A huge thank you goes out to Toni at Tara Montessori, Rich at Iron Rail Gymnastics, and Jen at Metamorphosis Fitness for lending us hoops. And to Carmine at Friendly’s for donating the prizes. Real community spirit!

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I will have the GLOSTA -phobic T-shirts with me for $15 each. Sizes L and XL.

Come join the fun at the corner of Main and Center St.!

See, Joey? It wasn’t my fault!

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Arrrgh, is it any coincidence that the last block party is “Talk Like a Pirate Day”?

http://www.talklikeapirateday.com/

Cap’n Slappy and Chum Bucket are polishing their cutlasses so check back often.

By: paultmorrison on September 15, 2009
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  • Just don’t bring up any talk of Puffy shirts. It gets Sharon all hot.

    By: Joey on September 15, 2009
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Arrgh, but I already wired my talkin’ parrot to the shoulder of my puffy shirt.

By: paultmorrison on September 15, 2009
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