Joe Novello, Chris Pallazola, and Crew Adding Finishing Touches to Saint Peter’s Square

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Joe Novello

Saint Peter's Fiesta Gloucester 2015 -2 ©Kim Smith 2015For the most part, the stage is stored in Chris Palazolla’s truck when not in use during Fiesta. Today he and his crew are giving the stage a fresh coat of paint to give it a beautiful crisp look.

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Saint Peter's Fiesta Gloucester 2015 Ferris Wheel ©Kim Smith 2015Despite the new hotel construction project underway at the Fort, the ferris wheel has returned! 

Hoodoo Revelator Fiesta Thursday @ The Dog Bar 6.25.2015

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It’s Fiesta in beautiful Gloucester and Hoodoo Revelator will be kicking off this weekend celebration with a Hoodoo Houseparty at the Dog Bar, 65 Main St in Gloucester this Thursday, June 25th from 9pm til close! Rolling Stones, Creedence, J. Geils, Black Eyed Peas, Paul Butterfield, and much, much more!  Pop in and check out Kevin “The Rattlesnake” Haney movin’ and shakin’ and playin’ (and howlin! ) for your entertainment! On g-e-e-t-a-r will be the very talented Dan “Moe” Moriarty, who can keep up with the best of them! Glen Asaro will be wailing on the harp while Bob Clinton (of Joe Cocker fame!) will be tearing it up on bass. On drums we will be featuring the very talented Seth Pappas from the James Montgomery Band!  Great food and drinks there too!  This is one of the best weekends to be in Gloucester…why not start it off with the infectious tunes of Hoodoo Revelator!  See you there!

The Amazing Joe Novello! #stpeterfiesta

Joe Novello Saint Peter's Fiesta Gloucester 2015 ©Kim Smith 2015Joe Novello at work. I hope the pending storm doesn’t damage the fabulous job Joe and Chris Palazolla and Crew have accomplished in getting Saint Peter’s Square ready for Fiesta.

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Passports Community Dinner Night to Support North Shore Health Project!

THREE COURSE FABULOUS PASSPORTS DINNER FOR ONLY FIFTEEN DOLLARS!!!

Join us Tuesday night for our community dinner night in support of North Shore Health Project.

  • 4 – 9 pm
  • 3 Course Dinner
  • $15.00
  • 10% of Proceeds Go To Your Organization
  • Reservations Requested

Celebrating 20 years in business we are giving back to the community every Tuesday night. Full menu also available.

If you would like to inquire about support for your organization, please email us at passportsrestaurant@gmail.com. We look forward to working with you!

Passports Restaurant

110 Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930

Please call for Reservations: 978.281.3680

For questions please call:

Eric Lorden

978 304-7723

A Group Of 5 Coyote Pups Made It Through The Tough Winter And Are Ready To Play On Eastern Point #GloucesterMA

You may remember Sherman “Pat” Morss incredible National Geographic Quality Coyote photos on Eastern Point February 16th 2015-

Pack Of Coyotes Photographed On Eastern Point After The Storm

Well, there’s a new pack-

Joey:

Our coyotes seem to have survived the winter.  Here is the next generation playing around our house on Eastern Point, a little waterlogged on Fathers Day.  We have 5 in all.

Best Regards, Pat

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Live bloggin and dunkin

Relay for life happening now at Burnhams Field!

Can you guess whose legs are these?

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It’s this amazing guy! John McEheenny

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Live blogging: Relay for life festivities…

Our fearless leader, Super K, Donna Ardizzoni, Melissa Cox, John McEhenny and many more volunteer to brave the dunk tank in order to raise money for Relay for Life!

#cancersucks

What an amazing crew for an amazing cause! We all have been affected by cancer in such a way we will do anything for the cause!

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first up… Super K

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then chris paid a boat load to dunk Joey

 

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#relayforlife

#cancersucks

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The Madfish Grille Grand Opening this Friday with “Groove Therapy” then Music for the rest of the weekend. Saturday “Mike O’Connell & Friends” and on Sunday “Soul Rebel Project”

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The Madfish would like to invite YOU to the first of our fresh and invigorating experiences, GRAND OPENING night! For our lively evening we are offering you LATE NIGHT BBQ and RAW BAR. In addition, we will have a SPECIAL VISIT from Ketel One. Groove Therapy will grooving you all night long in our new “Big Room”! So come join us, because here at The Madfish Grille …”WE HAVE MORE FUN!”  Saturday Mike O’Connell and Friends then on Sunday Soul Rebel Project

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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Groove-Therapy/164865875787?sk=timeline

Saturday

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https://www.facebook.com/mike.oconnell.5473

Sunday

http://www.soulrebelproject.com/

The Mad Fish

77 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930

978-281-4551

Email
info@madfishgrille.com

Dave Sag’s Blues Party Tonight with Jon Ross @ The Rhumb Line 8:30pm-11:30pm 6.18.2015

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Dave says,

I’m psyched for this week! My electrolytes are running high, so, let’s get to it! This Thursday our martini-induced conglomeration starts with that Maine mind-melter, Mr. Jon Ross, on catarrh and vocals.It’s been a while since we joined forces and the chemistry has always been bubbly.

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Not only that, but Mr.John Cameron has taken time off from slicing his fingers in his shop to join us on the typewriter. Keys, that is. Always a pleasure. And Mr. Chris Rivelli, of RFB fame, is diving in for eggbeating sorties that will have you running for cover. Gwan be a great time!
Now Sunday, why not spill your drink all over your flip flops dancing to the groovy sounds of Mr. Orville Giddings and company at the Mile Marker? I’ll be there with the likes of Mr. John Cameron (again!),and L’il Steevee Chaggaris, on drummps. It’s a great place to have light indigestion and several strong drinks while waiting for summer to happen. hours: 6 to 9. Semi- nudity advised.

Live man stuff: Grilling on da fiya!

It’s on!

Yep, Eric came through!

The toast

Good times

Glosta Livin!
 Eric loves this life!

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It’s all good!

Thanks for the oysters Eric! 

 

 

Artist’s Reception for Gabrielle Barzaghi Saturday June 13th

11393371_896564843736891_7216657939381335511_oA public reception for artist Gabrielle Barzaghi will be held on Saturday, June 13, 6-8pm, on the occasion of the exhibition When Objects Dream: New Drawings by Gabrielle Barzaghi. For further information about the exhibition, please see the Trident Gallery homepage, tridentgallery.com

Viva San Pietro!

Cape Ann Museum celebrates Fiesta with film, photography, sculpture and more.

Mayor Sefatia Romeo Thekan and Greasy Pole Walkers Saint Peters Fiesta Gloucester ©Kim Smith 2014Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken and the Sunday Greasy Pole Walkers June 2014

GLOUCESTER, Mass. (June 10, 2015) – The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to offer a special view of Fiesta-inspired art. The mini-exhibit will be on display in the lower level atrium from Tuesday, June 23 through Sunday, June 28 during Museum hours. Drawing on the Museum’s own collection, along with private collections in the area, the exhibit includes works by New York artist Philip Reisman who worked in Gloucester during the 1940s and 1950s, painters Lucette White and Eileen Mueller who captured the color and excitement of Fiesta in more recent years, and collage artist and sculptor Hans Pundt. Two documentary films about Fiesta will be available for viewing on a continuous loop throughout the week. Related exhibits and information can be found in the Museum’s Maritime Galleries.

St. Peter’s Fiesta – Festa di San Pietro – honors St. Peter, the patron saint of fishermen. It is the largest and most colorful of the celebrations that Sicilian immigrants brought to Gloucester. The tradition of celebrating Fiesta began in Gloucester the late 1920s as a neighborhood novena and expanded to a city-wide event in the 1930s. Fiesta is still celebrated in Gloucester in late June, with music, dancing, parades, fireworks, seine boat races and the traditional greasy pole competition. On the last day of Fiesta, an outdoor Mass is held, followed by the blessing of Gloucester’s fishing fleet.

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GloucesterCast 143 Taped At Cape Ann TV 6/9/15 With Toby Pett, Alicia DeWolfe, James Eves, Sista Felicia and Host Joey Ciaramitaro

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Topics Include: Special Thanks To the Crew At Cape Ann TV Who Taped Our Show For Broadcasting On Local Channel 20, Guests Toby Pett, Alicia DeWolfe, James Eves, Sista Felicia, and Host Joey Ciaramitaro, Cape Ann TV running multiple disclaimers before the broadcast on Cape Ann TV, Alicia Shows Her Age, Thanks To Earl and Arch for The GloucesterCast Intro Music “Gloucester Til the End“, Sad News About EJ’s Baby Eider, Sista Felicia Coyote Story Is Suspect, Breaking news about Electric Charging Station and Three New Nissan Leafs To Be Used By Inspectional services team, GMG Calendar Hosted By James Eves Is Blowing Up With New Community Groups Adding Their Calendars Daily, Cape Ann Farmer’s Market Opening Week!, New Magnolia Farmer’s Market In The Works, Schooner Adventure Gets Coast Guard Certification and We Hope They Keep To The Educational Mission and Not Compete For Passengers On The Lannon and Ardelle, GMG Cigar and Rum Cruise With Ryan and Wood and Old Cuban Cigar Company Sold Out Once Again Call To Get On Waiting List 978 281-6634, Why We Stayed Away From The Hoax On The Back Shore Story, Licking The Same Ice Cream Cone As A Dog- Disgusting or Not?,Podcast Listening Protocol- Is It OK to Listen To The Podcast In Bed With Your Partner?, The Launch Of www.TheHomieCast.com

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Street Smart Vs. Book Smart

I honestly do not know who to blame for the lack of common sense adolescents have these days.

These young adults are graduating from college, some with double majors and they can’t even follow a direction??

Is it me or does that not make any sense??

Bad enough some schools took cursive out of the curriculum and they

DO NOT EVEN KNOW HOW TO SIGN THEIR NAME???

 

Honestly, I want my kids to know how to sign their name, balance a check book, pay bills AND do their own laundry in college. I want them to know how to fill out New Hire paperwork and know what a tax form looks like.

 

 

What did B.B. King think of Alexis P. Suter? See for yourself at the Gloucester Blues Fest Aug 8

The first time B.B. King heard Alexis P. Suter sing is when she opened for him in NYC.  This is what B.B. King said, “It’s a rare thing to share the stage with great talent like that young lady.”

On August 8th, only eight weeks from this Saturday, you can experience what he was talking about at the 4th annual Gloucester Blues Festival at Stage Fort Park.  Plus you get to hear 6 other blues legends too, including the guy known as “Hendrix of the Harminica,” Sugar Blue!

You know you want to be there and you don’t want be one of those people who forgets that you can save $12 per ticket by getting them now (GET TICKETS HERE).  So don’t put it off any longer.

Here’s a little taste of what you can expect from Alexis P. Suter at The Gloucester Blues Festival.