Tomorrow at 9 a.m. the details of the GMG Block Party Competition will be announced! Fun for EVERYONE!
Anyone want to guess what it might be?
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Where Zat? Winner!
Will Bloombergh knew where it was – Ledge Rd where it intersects with Orchard in East Gloucester.
That was a tough one. This is how Will got it: 
“Did a land survey job out there a few years ago. Looked familiar.”
Congrats to the winner! And you can pick up your t-shirt at Capt. Joe’s.
Next week’s contest will be posted at noon on Monday. See you then!
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GMG Local Music- August 24 – August 30
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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THURSDAY
From Frank Hawks –
“The Megan McKenzie Band” will be performing at the Cape Ann Harbor Loop concert series this Thursday in Gloucester along with “Phat Maxx”.
www.myspace.com/meganmckenzieband
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Same Gig- Different Takes! Both Whacko Good Guys!
Blues Party at the Rhumb Line
From Dave Sag-
This Thursday Walmart productions is proud to present local luminary and part-time rib king,Mr. Mike O’Connell. Slide king, vogalist and songbird xtroidinaire,he is sure to get your cane tapping to the boogie beat. backing up over him will be Jeff Casper, the friendly drummer and plumbing magnate, and ,of course, Greg T. and myself. I promised Mike I’d wear my white fenceclimbers,maybe even shorts. We’ll see. And pssst… rumour has it that other special guests may be showing up adding to the general mayhem. Did I say a special birthday? Come find out. Wear your bike helmet….
From: Mike O’Connell –
I will be good and warmed from Thursday Night,, for “Uncle Dave Sag” has asked me to play with him at his Blues Party at The Rhumb Line!! I cant wait, haven’t seen him all summer and I need a dose of Those White Flippers with no socks, Top shelf designer Bowling Shirts of his,, and his Genius Sarcasms. He’s gonna tool on someone that night and it is probably gonna be me. I’m Psyched! I believe Uncle Dave’s Blues Party starts at 9 so come on down to both shows if you can, Hope to see you.
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FRIDAY
From Frank Hawks –
Just getting the word out that Slingdaddy will be at Elliot’s @ the Blackburn
this Friday, August 28th. As always, Elliot’s has an earlier show time
than most other venues – 8:30-11:30. Elliot’s is a great place to have
dinner (if so desired) and the stay an catch the show.
Thanks for coming out to support live music, because without you, there
would be no live music.
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SATURDAY
From: Mike O’Connell –
Sat Aug 29 Lat 43
This week the band performs 9 to 12 at Latitude 43 Here in Gloucester MA. Frosty Padgett playing on his drums,, Special Bass Guitar Man Dean Cassell will be gracing us with his presence, Jason “Broken Record” Aptt will be there clowning as well and myself to tie it up.
Uncle Jeffrey will be selling copies of My CD’S for the Latitude show issued with 1 pair of Orange Earplugs, Have A Great Weekend, Mike www.latfourtythree.com www.myspace.com/mikeoconnellmusic
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Groove
Saturday night
Captain Carlo’s
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SUNDAY
From: Mike O’Connell –
“Almost Forgot…Sunday I will be up at The Grog with Parker Wheeler and Friends, and what a band he has put together! Parker Wheeler Himself,, Tim Pike, Wolfy Froggy’s Brudda Ginandes, Amadee Castenell, Cliffy Spencer, Stevie Bankuti. and Myself,, This is gonna be a “smoke show” so if you are not to tired for a Sunday Rockin’ come to the Grog In Newburyport. Band hits at 7 come early and dine. Once again Enjoy Your Weekend.”
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Where Zat? Video! Prize!
The only hint I’ll give you is it’s a paved road somewhere on Cape Ann. Good luck! And the first person to correctly identify the location will receive 1 of the last 2 remaining t-shirts before the new order comes in!
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Nelson’s Ride 2009 Slide Show
A couple of years ago my son, Mark and I did this ride on his Harley. I was able to get a lot of very cool shots from the back of the bike. We left from the soccer field on 133 in Ipswich and hit the hills on Rte. 1. We had a great time! The bike’s not running right now, so no ride this year.
Here’s what I captured yesterday. Click on the photo to see the slide show.
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Neptune’s Harvest- At Stage Fort Park!
While I was shooting the motorcycle run, I noticed this little postage stamp garden up near the visitor center. Amazing!
Neptune’s Harvest is a by-product of Ocean Crest Seafoods down in the Fort. I’ve used the stuff and things grow like crazy!
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Watch this Space this week…
…for details about GMG and the next Block Party on September 19.
Gotta get in shape for this!!
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The Mayor’s Desk: The city’s water emergency — and ‘Code Red’ response
From the Times this morning-
The Mayor’s Desk
Carolyn Kirk
Last Thursday, we launched the city’s new Code Red Emergency Notification System.
By Sunday morning, as we realized the enormity of the situation with the water plant, we issued a Code Red emergency notification asking residents to curtail water use.
Code Red is an emergency notification system that basically speed-dials out to the phone numbers in the public phone number database. It is an efficient and direct way to reach thousands of people in a short amount of time with a pre-recorded message.
If you received the introductory call and, or received the Code Red call on Sunday morning regarding the water plant, both recorded by me, then you are in the system and will continue to receive emergency notifications.
If you did not receive any call from Code Red over the past week — or if you would like to change the phone number on file — then you must visit the City of Gloucester’s Web site (www.ci.gloucester.ma.us) and the Code Red link in order to add or change your information. For those of you without Internet access, you can access the city Web site from Sawyer Free Library or the Rose Baker Senior Center.
Since the launch of Code Red, we have received helpful feedback for making the system better. I appreciate the e-mails from residents who’ve provided concrete suggestions such as a caller ID moniker, repeating key information so there isn’t so much to digest all at once, and eliminating a pause at the beginning of the recording so the listener doesn’t hang up.
Like any new system, the kinks need to be worked out. But I am so grateful the system was up and running, and we had rolled out the initial introductory call when we did. Just three days later, we found ourselves needing to get an urgent message out quickly to residents about the failure at the Babson Water Treatment Plant.
To read more from this article, click here.
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Memo from Cape Pond Ice
Please be assured: Cape Pond Ice is safe and acceptable – packaged ice inventories were put up before August 15 (since that date production was curtailed, by request of the Mayor’s office, to meet the City’s water crisis) , and surplus ice product is being trucked in from sources outside Gloucester to meet needs of consumers, restaurants and ice accounts through this weekend, to assure adequate safe ice supplies. Again: Cape Pond Ice is safe to use! – Scott Memhard, President & GM, Cape Pond Ice Company
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This Just in – Water Emergency!
Just got the Code Red call that all water for human consumption must be boiled for at least 1 minute. All drinking water, dishwashing water is included. We’ll keep you posted for further information.
For those of you not getting the CodeRED calls – they just went out with the boil order.
Drinking, cooking, ice, brushing teeth – boil water for 1 minute.
To get on the CodeRED list if you are not getting calls, go to the City’s Web Site.
Read the Times article here.
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Dan King’s “Western Color”
Check out Dan King’s music here. And see him tonight with the Glostafarians at Capt. Carlo’s.
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Nelson’s Ride on Sunday-Starts at Stage Fort Park
From the Beacon–
COURTESY PHOTO BY JASON HALLOCK
Faye Brophy of Essex rides with Larry Cahill on his chopped out trike.
The 10th annual Nelson’s Ride will be held at Stage Fort Park on Sunday, Aug. 23 (rain date: Sunday, Aug. 30). Nelson’s Ride is annual slow motorcycle ride in memory of Nelson Selig Sr., who was killed in a motorcycle accident on May 2, 2000, leaving behind his wife Felicia, children Nelson Jr. and Kristin, sisters Melanie and Jeannine, his mother Faye Brophy, his stepfather Bob Brophy, and many good friends.
The annual fundraiser began in August 2000 to raise money for Selig’s two children to attend college; that goal has been reached, and at the family’s request, now raises money for other Essex County families of riders killed in accidents.
The 10th annual Nelson’s Ride will be held at Stage Fort Park on Sunday, Aug. 23 (rain date: Sunday, Aug. 30). Nelson’s Ride is annual slow motorcycle ride in memory of Nelson Selig Sr., who was killed in a motorcycle accident on May 2, 2000, leaving behind his wife Felicia, children Nelson Jr. and Kristin, sisters Melanie and Jeannine, his mother Faye Brophy, his stepfather Bob Brophy, and many good friends.
The annual fundraiser began in August 2000 to raise money for Selig’s two children to attend college; that goal has been reached, and at the family’s request, now raises money for other Essex County families of riders killed in accidents.
Read more from this article in the Beacon.
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It’s a pain in its own little way!
Everywhere I see this mistake. I’m no grammar expert, but I know my it’s and its! I notice it in newspapers, magazines,articles-all over!
“It’s” is the contraction of “it is”, and “its” is ownership. For example- “It’s going to rain” means it is going to rain.
“The weather and its effects will determine if we have the party or not.” This “its” is like “his” or “her” except with objects.
Just a little annoyance. —Sharon
Now I’ll really have to watch my dangling participle! Heehee
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Click on Bob! And Express Yourself!!
I’ve been shooting Gloucester folks for many years. Here’s a look at the faces around town. It’s a slide show so click on Bob, and ENJOY!
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GMG Local Music Aug.19 – Aug.23
Wednesday August 19
Dan King plays Roots Rock Wednesday, TONIGHT at Lat 43, featuring very special guests, 9pm!
Pete Lindberg playing at the Dogbar tonight. 9-12 Come down
Open Mike with Fly Amero Wednesday at the Rhumb Line
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Thursday August 20
Dave Sag’s Blues Party Thursday 9-12
“This thursday at the Rumline I’m proud to present that dynamic duo: Mr. Mario Perrett, cutie pie saxist and vogelist xtroidinaire, backed up with Mr. Edd Scheer, the diaphaneous drummer and vocalizer. One of my favorite combo plates. Of course, Greg T. and I will be there, too.”
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Friday August 21
Music at the Cape Ann Museum on Fridays at Noon
The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to present free noontime concerts in the Museum’s Sculpture Garden on Fridays during the month of August. Performers for the remainder of the month will be James White on August 21 and The Aspidistra Drawing Room Orchestra on August 28.
The Pleasant Street Tea Company and Lark Fine Foods have generously donated beverages and cookies for these events. In the event of rain, the performances will take place inside the Museum.
James White, now a resident of Gloucester, is originally from England. He has been writing music since the 1970s, playing and performing in both Europe and New England as well as doing session work with his first instrument, the electric violin.
The Aspidistra Drawing Room Orchestra is based in London, England. The orchestra specializes in the type of light classical music from the late nineteenth, early twentieth century that is usually referred to as Palm Court Music or Salon Music. The ensemble consists of a string quartet, piano, flute and oboe.
Funding for this program was made possible through a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, which promotes excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences, in order to improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents and to contribute to the economic vitality of our communities.
The Cape Ann Museum is located at 27 Pleasant Street in Gloucester. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Museum is closed during the month of February, on Mondays, and on major holidays. Admission is $8.00 adults, $6.00 Cape Ann residents, seniors and students. Children under 12 and Museum members are free. The Museum is wheelchair accessible. For more information please call: (978) 283-0455. Additional information can be found online at http://www.capeannmuseum.org.
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The Glostafarians WICKED LOCAL REGGAE Captain Carlo’s
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Saturday August 22
From Dave Sag
“Saturday nite, Madhouse will be cranking it out at the Rockport Art Association building for their annual Greek fisherman hat festival. It’s a costume party. We played it last year and it really was a blast, so, c’mon down!”
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Groove Saturday Rhumb Line
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Sunday August 23
| Antonio Gentile Memorial Bandstand Summer Concert Series |
| Stage Fort Park Gloucester
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August 23, 2009
7pm, Old Cold Tater, acoustic bluegrass |
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Where Zat Winner
That was toooo easy. Hedge got it first and had photos to prove it. Then everyone else said basically the same thing…The red dories in Jones Creek off Stone Pier.
Congratulations to all and Hedge, you can pick up your t-shirt at Capt. Joe’s later today. Thanks for playing!
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More Frustration!
Well, this post was supposed to be a shortened version of my slide show “Express Yourself, Gloucester” that we showed at the Block Party, BUT of course the conversion program that I use decided to change their format and it crashed my computer 3 times. So Joey said to try Youtube instead.It didn’t like my password, so I had to create another account. Uploaded the video. They can’t publish it because I used the song “We are Family” and it’s copyrighted.
I’m going for a bike ride. See you at noon!
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Where Zat? #34 – With a prize!
Not so far off the beaten path! I’ll bet this is an easy one. If you’ve won Where Zat in the past, let’s give someone else a shot at it!
Thanks for playing! Oh by the way, these parts are scrambled, but they don’t make up the whole photo. Good luck! 🙂
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Happy Birthday, Sefatia!
Sefatia had her birthday party at the Block Party. Wild hats!
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Troy Brown Winners!
Troy Brown’s coming to town.(Click here to see theTimes article) AND he’s going to be at some of Gloucester’s watering holes after his appearance TODAY at The Liquor Locker (287 Main Street) from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and Seabreeze Liquors (Next to Eastern Ave. Shaw’s) from 2:30-4:00. Troy will be out and about from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Out of the 27 entries for the Troy Brown/Narragansett contest, these kids were the winners! Kyle Edmonds, Owen Parisi, and Joey Ciolino will meet up with Troy later with Joey’s dad. What a thrill for the boys! Congratulations, kids!
Good Morning Gloucester 