My View of Life on the Dock
We here at Good Morning Gloucester were the first to bring you the news about West End Sweets and are happy that they had a fantastic opening weekend! Congratulations!
West End Sweets has a website featuring it’s menu, ice ream flavors, grand opening pictures and coupons for you to print.
In a small fishing village, a Newfoundlander was walking up the wharf carrying two at-least-three-pound live lobsters, one in each hand.
It was three weeks after the season closed!
Whom should he meet at the end of the wharf …….
For the tale click here- http://stupot1947.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/lobster-season/
When in Naples in April we had The Bean and Snoop Mad sit for David Stevenson on the beach. He posted the session to his website-
http://www.dsimages.com/news.html
The slideshow is here- http://www.dsimages.com/ciaramitaro2009/
The patience this man and his sweetheart wife have is immesurable, but I guess that’s what you’ve got to have if you’re going to shoot a couple of maniac children.
David is going to come to Gloucester and take some pictures aboard lobster boats. I’m looking forward to seeing him and Lana.
Ron has three new blog postings-
Gloucester Development Projects and Impact Upon Downtown Business
Residential Development: Who’s Right and Who’s Wrong
Residential Development: Who’s Right and Who’s Wrong (Part II)
TWO LOVERS
The Cape Ann Community Cinema
(at Gloucester Stage)
267 East Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
978/282-1988
SHOWTIMES: Wednesday, May 6 through Sunday, May 10 @ 7:15pm; bonus show Friday, May 8 @ 5:00pm
Set in the insular world of Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, TWO LOVERS is a classic romantic drama, with Joaquin Phoenix giving a raw and vulnerable performance as Leonard, a charismatic but troubled young man who moves back into his childhood home following a recent heartbreak. While recovering under the watchful eye of his parents (Isabella Rossellini and Moni Monoshov), Leonard meets two women in quick succession: Michelle (Gwyneth Paltrow), a mysterious and beautiful neighbor who is exotic and out-of-place in Leonard’s staid world, and Sandra, the lovely and caring daughter of a businessman who is buying out his family’s dry-cleaning business.
Leonard becomes deeply infatuated by Michelle, who seems poised to fall for him, but is having a self-destructive affair with a married man. At the same time, mounting pressure from his family pushes him towards committing to Sandra. Leonard is forced to make an impossible decision – between the impetuousness of desire and the comfort of love – or risk falling back into the darkness that nearly killed him.
“…the work of a mature, sensitive artist in total control of his craft.” –Scott Foundas, LA Weekly
“In every sense of the word it’s an adult film that wears its heart on its sleeve. A giant step forward for director Gray and Gwyneth Paltrow. Joaquin Phoenix is one of the screen’s most admirable risk takers.” –Rex Reed, NY Observer
It’s a knit dress. I’m thinking our buddy Kat Valentine could come up with a pattern for it and clean up. Check out Kat’s Knitting Blog by clicking this text-
Snoop Mad Poses Next to $385 Betsy Johnson Lobster Dress, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
THE CROSS: THE ARTHUR BLESSITT STORY
The Cape Ann Community Cinema
(at Gloucester Stage)
267 East Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
978/282-1988
SHOWTIMES: Monday & Tuesday, May 4 & 5 @ 7:15pm
Prepare to be inspired.
On Christmas morning in 1969, Arthur Blessitt began his journey with a 12′ cross of his own construction, walking from Los Angeles, California, to Washington D.C. In August 1971, Blessitt began his journey around the world, beginning in England.
He has carried the cross to all parts of the world including war-torn countries such as Lebanon and parts of Africa to pray for peace. During the Cold War, Blessitt carried his cross into the Soviet Union, through Russia, the Baltic States, Ukraine and other countries. He has carried the cross through such places as Iraq, North Korea, Iran, Afghanistan, Somalia, Sudan, China, South Africa, Lebanon, India, Antarctica, Palestine, Israel, Cuba, Libya, Yemen, Vietnam and Mongolia.
During his walk around the world, Blessitt has held audience with numerous world and religious leaders including, Jimmy Carter, Reverend Billy Graham, Pope John Paul II, Yasser Arafat and Muammar al-Gaddafi.
He completed his journey on June 7, 2008 and he is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for the “World’s Longest Walk.”
In total, Blessitt has walked 38,102 miles through 315 countries (including Island Groups and Territories), of which 52 were in open war. He has crossed every ocean and walked on all seven continents (including Antarctica).
“A profoundly engrossing and inspirational film…” –Avi Offer, NYC Movie Guru
Click This Text For Geno Mondello’s Dory Builder’s Slide Show
Geno Mondello-
John presented at the last Gloucester Guerilla Art Project Show.
He brings fresh perspective to everyday shots and isn’t afraid to experiment with film and old cameras.
Click This Text For John Hintlian’s Gloucester Images Slide Show
Click This Text For John’s Blog
FREE MOVIE! – JOHNNY GOT HIS GUN
The Cape Ann Community Cinema
(at The Gloucester Stage)
267 East Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
978/282-1988
www.CapeAnnCinema.com
SHOWTIME: Sunday, April 26th @ 4:00pm
War! What’s it good for? Absolutely nothing! (Say it again!) Blacklisted writer Dalton Trumbo’s haunting 1971 film adaptation of his own novel about a World War I soldier trapped inside his own broken body has been largely unseen since the 1980s, but now is your chance to see it — FOR FREE! We’re showing it Sunday, April 26th at 4:00pm, so why not plan to check out The Gloucester Guerilla Art Project III earlier in the afternoon, grab a late lunch at The Last Stop, take a nice walk up and down Rocky Neck, then come back and experience this unforgettable film (which the metal band Metallica owns and used as the basis for the song “One,” which was their first-ever music video two decades ago).
Variety Magazine writer and Hollywood Blacklist expert Daniel M. Kimmel will be on-hand to talk about Trumbo’s career and the Blacklist. It’d be wicked cool if you could join us.
Check out a scene from the movie here:
Barb Silberman and Judith Nast Show GMG Readers What’s Up At The House On The Hill
To Learn More About The Sargent House Click This Text For The Website
If you are like me you’ve walked past this place thousands of times, looked up on the hill and wondered what the hell goes on up there. Well wonder no longer my loyal readers, because your boy Joey once again gets you unfettered access with a four part video tour and pics of places that you don’t get to go when you go on the regular tour (places like the attic and stuff).
It’s what we do here at GMG. Bring you behind the scenes, we roll back the curtains, peek under the hood and bring this stuff to you, stuff you might never have had access to. It’s what we pride ourselves on, getting you an insider peek. So buckle up for another video series in another one of Gloucester’s crown jewels- The Sargent House Museum.
Barb Silberman and Judith Nast Show GMG Readers What’s Up At The House On The Hill
From The Sargent House Museum Website-
“Welcome to The Sargent House Museum. For over 100 years, the Sargent House Museum was the home of sea merchants, patriots and community leaders. A fine example of high-style Georgian domestic architecture, the house was built in 1782 for Judith Sargent Murray (1751-1820), a philosopher, writer and an early advocate of women’s equality.
Visitors to the Sargent House Museum learn about the early history of Gloucester from its beginnings as a farming and lumbering outpost to its evolution into the country’s premier seaport. Visitors will also see a collection of original works by the great portrait painter John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) descendant of the Sargent family, who loved the house and its ties to Colonial Gloucester.”
To Learn More About The Sargent House Click This Text For The Website
THE CAPE ANN COMMUNITY CINEMA
(at Gloucester Stage)
267 East Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
978/282-1988
SHOWTIMES: Thursday, 4/23 @ 7:15pm; Friday, 4/24 @ 7:15pm & 9:30pm; Saturday 4/25 @ 7:15pm & 9:30pm; Sunday 4/26 @ 7:15pm
Director Matteo Garrone’s epic, mesmerizing tour-de-force about Naples’ infamous Camorra was a critical sensation at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Grand Prize. A sweeping drama with documentary-like realism, the film explores the mafia’s vice-like hold on all aspects of life in the regions of Naples and Caserta. In Italian with English subtitles.
“The film is a curative for the romanticism of ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Scarface’.” -Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
“It’s ugly. It’s powerful. But it’s hard to look away. ” -Stephen Rea, Philadephia Inquirer
“Don’t look for resolution, romanticism, or comic relief in this underworld tour, shot with a fast, you-are-there look and no pity; you won’t find picaresque goodfellas or Sopranos-style ziti eaters here. Instead, there’s the power of damning truth.” -Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly
THE CAPE ANN COMMUNITY CINEMA
(at Gloucester Stage)
267 East Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
978/282-1988
SHOWTIMES: Friday & Saturday, April 24 & 25 @ 5:00pm & 6:00pm; Monday & Tuesday, April 27 & 28 @ 7:00pm & 8:00pm
From the award-winning documentary, “Playing For Change: Peace Through Music” comes the first of many “songs around the world” being released independently. Featured in the show (and below) is a cover of the Ben E. King classic by musicians around the world adding their part to the song as it travelled the globe. Also featured is Bob Marley’s “One Love.” Special $5.00 ticket price.
I stumbled across this website which lists different methods and products for brewing coffee in the woods or at a camp.
Click this text to check out the Camping Blogger take on coffee makers
There are some methods of brewing coffee that I have never seen before.
Question-
Is my coffee obsession completely out of control when I start talking about coffee makers for camping when I have zero desire to ever go camping?
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS CO-HOST EARTH DAY FILM FESTIVAL APRIL 15-22
The Cape Ann Community Cinema (at the Gloucester Stage at 267 East Main Street in East Gloucester) is pleased to partner with Essex County Greenbelt and the Cape Ann Farmers’ Market in presenting GREEN DAYS, a week-long eco film festival to commemorate Earth Day. The series will feature a mix of thought-provoking films – some startling, some – about the environment and people who are working to create a sustainable future. The series begins the Wednesday before Earth Day (April 15) and culminates on Earth Day (April 22) with an evening gathering, appetizers and the warm and engaging film “The Real Dirt on Farmer John.”
Essex County Greenbelt, the Cape Ann Farmers’ Market and the Cape Ann Community Cinema are all organizations focused on strengthening our communities by connecting people to each other and to their local landscape.
Information about these organizations will be available at the event, along with light refreshments. Special promotional memberships will be available for attendees. Tickets for each film are $8.50 for adults, $7.00 for students and seniors. The films and showtimes are as follows:
WEDNESDAY 15
ICE PEOPLE [7:15pm]
THURSDAY 16
BURNING THE FUTURE: COAL IN AMERICA [7:15pm]
FRIDAY 17
THE GARDEN [7:15pm] – OSCAR NOMINEE! (Partner: Farmer Dave’s)
SATURDAY 18
ELMO IN ‘BEING GREEN’ [10:30am] – FREE FOR EVERYONE!
SCARRED LANDS [12:30pm]
MAMA EARTH / CRUDE IMPACT [2:45pm] (Sponsor: The Cape Ann Healing Center)
ICE PEOPLE [5:00pm] (note: late substitution for Tapped!)
THE GARDEN [7:15pm] – OSCAR NOMINEE! (Partner: Farmer Dave’s)
SUNDAY 19
NO WONDER TO COMPARE: THE MARVEL OF CETACEANS [1:30pm]
plus bonus short DISNEYLAND DREAM – FREE!
Filmmaker Robbins Barstow, co-founder of the Connecticut Cetacean Society, will present his whale video “No Wonder To Compare” and his Library Of Congress-inducted travel document, “Disneyland Dream” (from 1956!). We will also show an additional short promotional film about Wakefield’s Pleasure Island, aka “The Disneyland Of The East.”
THE POWER OF COMMUNITY: HOW CUBA SURVIVED PEAK OIL [4:00pm]
This is a fundraiser for the Cape Ann Farmers’ Market. Tickets are $30.00 for the film and dinner, $45.00 for the film, dinner and a membership to CAFM. [RESERVE TICKETS]
MONDAY 20
THE GARDEN [7:15pm] – OSCAR NOMINEE! (Partner: Farmer Dave’s)
TUESDAY 21
BURNING THE FUTURE: COAL IN AMERICA [7:15pm]
WEDNESDAY 22
THE REAL DIRT ON FARMER JOHN [7:15pm]
(AT GLOUCESTER STAGE)
267 EAST MAIN STREET
GLOUCESTER, MA 01930
978/282-1988
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS CO-HOST EARTH DAY FILM FESTIVAL APRIL 15-22
The Cape Ann Community Cinema (at the Gloucester Stage at 267 East Main Street in East Gloucester) is pleased to partner with Essex County Greenbelt and the Cape Ann Farmers’ Market in presenting GREEN DAYS, a week-long eco film festival to commemorate Earth Day. The series will feature a mix of thought-provoking films – some startling, some – about the environment and people who are working to create a sustainable future. The series begins the Wednesday before Earth Day (April 15) and culminates on Earth Day (April 22) with an evening gathering, appetizers and the warm and engaging film “The Real Dirt on Farmer John.”
Essex County Greenbelt, the Cape Ann Farmers’ Market and the Cape Ann Community Cinema are all organizations focused on strengthening our communities by connecting people to each other and to their local landscape.
Information about these organizations will be available at the event, along with light refreshments. Special promotional memberships will be available for attendees. Tickets for each film are $8.50 for adults, $7.00 for students and seniors. The films and showtimes are as follows:
WEDNESDAY 15
ICE PEOPLE [7:15pm]
THURSDAY 16
BURNING THE FUTURE: COAL IN AMERICA [7:15pm]
FRIDAY 17
THE GARDEN [7:15pm] – OSCAR NOMINEE! (Partner: Farmer Dave’s)
SATURDAY 18
ELMO IN ‘BEING GREEN’ [10:30am] – FREE!
SCARRED LANDS [12:30pm]
MAMA EARTH / CRUDE IMPACT [2:45pm] (Sponsor: The Cape Ann Healing Center)
ICE PEOPLE [5:00pm] (note: substitution for Tapped!)
THE GARDEN [7:15pm] – OSCAR NOMINEE! (Partner: Farmer Dave’s)
SUNDAY 19
NO WONDER TO COMPARE: THE MARVEL OF CETACEANS [1:30pm]
plus bonus short DISNEYLAND DREAM – FREE!
Filmmaker Robbins Barstow, co-founder of the Connecticut Cetacean Society, will present his whale video “No Wonder To Compare” and his Library Of Congress-inducted travel document, “Disneyland Dream” (from 1956!). We will also show an additional short promotional film about Wakefield’s Pleasure Island, aka “The Disneyland Of The East.”
THE POWER OF COMMUNITY: HOW CUBA SURVIVED PEAK OIL [4:00pm]
This is a fundraiser for the Cape Ann Farmers’ Market. Tickets are $30.00 for the film and dinner, $45.00 for the film, dinner and a membership to CAFM. [RESERVE TICKETS]
MONDAY 20
THE GARDEN [7:15pm] – OSCAR NOMINEE! (Partner: Farmer Dave’s)
TUESDAY 21
BURNING THE FUTURE: COAL IN AMERICA [7:15pm]
WEDNESDAY 22
THE REAL DIRT ON FARMER JOHN [7:15pm]
(AT GLOUCESTER STAGE)
267 EAST MAIN STREET
GLOUCESTER, MA 01930
978/282-1988
Next Saturday-You Know What Time It Is!!!!
Roller Derby Time Baby!!!!!!!
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Must read from Ron Gilson-Click the text to read the entire post-
IDIOTS AND ANGELS
THE CAPE ANN COMMUNITY CINEMA
(AT GLOUCESTER STAGE)
267 EAST MAIN STREET
GLOUCESTER, MA 01930
978/282-1988
SHOWTIMES: WED. APRIL 9 @ 7:15PM
In gonzo animator Bill Plympton’s latest film, Angel is a selfish, abusive, morally bankrupt man who hangs out as his local bar, berating the other patrons. One day, Angel mysteriously wakes up with a pair of wings on his back. The wings make him do good deeds, contrary to his nature. He desperately tries to rid himself of the good wings, but eventually finds himself fighting those who view the wings as their ticket to fame and fortune. Featuring music by Tom Waits.
Part of our “Animation Sensation” week of animated films.
“Bill Plympton never knows when to stop. Thank God! Just as I’m asking myself, “How much longer can he maintain this dark and outrageously beautiful tale?”, he turns it upside down and inside out and I find myself peering around a corner into a transcendent new world that is gleefully determined to trap me in it’s loopy spell. How can he be so poetic, funny, and cruel at the same moment? Where does he buy his drugs?” -Terry Gilliam
“The darkness of Bill Plympton’s vision is once again perfectly balanced with the searing illumination of his fantastic imagination (there’s even a brief point-of-view of an ashtray!) ‘Idiots and Angels’ may be his best film yet!” -Jim Jarmusch
“Bill Plympton’s ‘Idiots and Angels’ is a funny, dark and touching piece of film. His clever and inventive use of the pen nearly made me give up using a camera. I love dark characters redeeming themselves. On top of that are the sounds and the soundtrack. How much good stuff can you put into one film?” -Anton Corbijn
“Good battles evil as a gun-running, booze-swilling, cigarette-puffing badass is dragged, kicking and screaming, toward salvation in Bill Plympton’s slyly sardonic black comedy, his best animated feature to date.” -Variety
“The kinetic ‘Idiots’ is both a delightful comic adventure and an effecting tale about spiritual transformation.” -The Daily Princetonian
“This is an unforgettably lyrical film that has a great undertone of dark amusement. Another winner for Bill Plympton.” -Rotten Tomatoes
“Like the best of Plympton’s distinctive oeuvre, Idiots and Angels bounces merrily along from the profane to the sublime, with a parade of arresting images that have a way of sticking with you for days.” -The Gothamist
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