My View of Life on the Dock
If you haven’t joined the new GMG Google+ Community Group then you missed Cigar Joe Talking About Fishing In The Earl;y Part of The Twentieth Century, Ron Martel’s Belgian Waffles with Ya Mon drunken syrup with pineapple, coconut, Jamaican rum and fresh berries and EPIC storm off South Coast of Ireland video-
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Gloucester Fisherman Chief Fulford Attacked By 25 Pound Lobster
More Monster Lobster Photos Here
Can You Only Imagine If This Allston Couple Ran Into This Monster In A Dark Alley? Guy would need therapy for years-
By adamg – 2/23/14 – 5:14 pm
If ever there was a city job that you want it’s the Fire department. Great Hours – Great Pay – Tremendous Benefits. If you fit the criteria and don’t have a direction in life, let me tell you, it doesn’t get much better than being a Local Fireman. I never even knew the had to recruit. I just figured there was a backlog a mile long of applicants kinda like the waiting list for a mooring. If you have a son or daughter who fits the age requirements or are a vet returning from duty without a job you’d be crazy not to show up for this Gloucester Fire Department Recruitment Open House. Thursday February 27, 2014. get on it!
Welcome Katrina’s Pub. Hoping it will be as colorful as this!
“Heading Out”
They’re doing a great job at Cape Ann Lanes. We had a blast. Pizza, bowling, arcade games. Fun City!
Used the UDine4Less coupon, saved a bunch of money and the girls loved it.
I know Kings is the trendy spot right now but I’ve yet to be able to get in there without a 2 hour wait. We have a great bowling experience right here in Gloucester.
Check out UDne4Less for the coupon too-
The Fish on Fridays series is a collaboration between Gloucester photographers Kathy Chapman and Marty Luster. Look for various aspects of Gloucester’s centuries-old fishing industry highlighted here on Fridays.
This winter has been tough on everyone, but the fishing industry has been particularly hard hit. In this week’s video, storm scenes set the stage for a chat with Steve Connolly Seafood‘s Romeo Solviletti who describes the effects of this stormy and frigid winter on Gloucester’s fleet, processors and customers.
Thanks to GMG’s own weatherman, Peter J. Lovasco, for his report during a 66 mph blast on the back shore.
Video © Marty Luster 2014
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Photos above and photo in video of State Fish Pier ©Kathy Chapman 2014
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Get tickets > http://rockportmusic.org/jazz-world/3-21-14.html
Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main Street
Rockport, MA 01966
Telephone (General and Box Office)
978.546.7391
Fax
978.546.8351
Email
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June 1943. “Gloucester, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lopez. They have two boys in the armed forces, six children altogether. He is a fish skinner in the Gorton-Pew fishery.” Photo by Gordon Parks, Office of War Information.
To think this man worked on the very property that our Grandfather Captain Joe bought 10 years later in 1953. Our fathers worked there alongside our grandfather and Frank and I run it now as a lobster company after we diversified away from handling groundfish once the auction opened and we saw the writing on the wall with the new rules being handed down to try to manage how many fishermen could fish. Thanks Geno for sending us the photo of Gordon-Pew fishery last week-
You can read more about it here-
http://captainjoes.wordpress.com/history/
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Title changed after Tom Halstead correction. Thanks Tom
This just in from Heidi Dallin:
Gloucester Stage Recognized by Boston Critics
Theatre Receives 15 Nominations for 2013 Season from the
Independent Reviewers of New England
The Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) recently announced the IRNE award nominations for the 2013 calendar year. Gloucester Stage received a total of 15 nominations for the 2013 season. The musical Spring Awakening received 9 nominations, Driving Miss Daisy received 4 nominations and Israel Horovitz’s Gloucester play, North Shore Fish received 2 nominations. According to GSC Artistic Director and Best Director nominee Eric C. Engel, “GSC is very proud of the actors, designers and directors whose work has garnered these endorsements. And we’re very grateful to the press who find their way to so many theaters throughout the year.”
Gloucester Stage received fifteen 2014 IRNE nominations for their 2013 season. The 9 nominations for Spring Awakening include: Best Musical, Best Ensemble, Best Director of a Musical: Eric C. Engel, Best Actress in a Musical: Melody Madarasz, Best Actor in a Musical: Phil Tayler, Best Supporting Actress in a Musical: Amelia Broome, Best Supporting Actor in a Musical: Ross Mumford, Best Music Director: Catherine Stornetta and Best Choreography: Jodi Leigh Allen. North Shore Fish garnered nominations for Best Director of a Play: Robert Walsh and Best Actress in Play: Aimee Doherty. The 4 nominations for Driving Miss Daisy include Best Play, Best Director of a Play: Benny Sato Ambush, Best Actress in a Play: Lindsay Crouse and Best Actor in a Play: Johnny Lee Davenport. Mr. Ambush won the 2013 IRNE Award for Best Director of a Play for GSC’s 2012 acclaimed production of Master Harold … and the Boys.
Dave says,
It’s a pleasure to have back those Saxophone rascals, the Razdan boys for another romp this Thursday nite. Last time around, we got snowed out. But it’s a go, now, and the A-Train Orchestra posse is back in town ready to poke you in the musical eye with their own brand of sizzling swing. There’s Dad, or Rikky, on multiple contusions, son Alek right behind him on tenor and soprano saskatoon, aided by the capable combo of Dan Whalen, on qatar, and Doc Vincent on spin cycle. I’ll be on base, as usual. Hopefully some really slick dudes and their horns will show up to lubricate the proceedings. We shall see. Opening arguments at 8 pm. Bring your slide rule!
Thursday February 20, 2014
THE RHUMB LINE BAR & RESTAURANT
40 Railroad Ave.
Gloucester, MA 01930
phone: 978-283-9732
Gloucester Skyline Winter Sunset
In preparation for my adventure to Mexico to film the Monarchs, nearly every afternoon I have been “hiking” around Eastern Point. According to my car odometer, from the Niles Beach parking lot to the lighthouse and back is just a little over two miles. I realize that I must look fairly comical with headphones, hiking boots, and loaded down with a full backpack, all while trying to dodge the black ice. The walk is always beautiful–the freezing temperatures and icy roads not so much!
Raymond’s Beach Sunset
Raymond’s Beach Cherry Tree
Rosa rugosa
Eastern Point Lighthouse
These two tease each other like brother and sister!
Aurelia Nelson and Henri Smith have loads of fun on this show and it truly comes across. Henri starts off singing, Aurelia accuses him of not knowing the words to songs, all the while hidden meanings to New Orleans favorites are revealed. Plus you’ll get a hint of some special music planned for his upcoming concert featuring Grammy Award winners Charles Neville & Amadee Castenell.
Listen here and join in the fun!
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Wednesday, February 19th
Special Guest: J . B . A M E R O !
Spotlight on J.B., y’all. He’s the king of ‘em all, y’all. This is
as good as it gets here in Gloucester, folks. Ask anyone. He
puts his soul into every timeless piece of music he performs.
And… it looks like we may have a special surprise guest as
well! Come find out who it is! 🙂 ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prime Rib Special – $12.95 (while they last)
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Plus – Check out Fred’s rockin’ new wine menu!
Coming soon…
3/5…
John Rockwell (as guest host)
3/12…
Renee Dupuis (w/Joe Cardoza)
3/19…
Marina Evans
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there! 🙂 ~ Fly
You may recall that last year on Saint Joseph’s Day, as well as during the nine day novena leading up to the Feast, we began filming the community-wide project, Gloucester’s Feast of Saint Joseph. My original hope was to have completed the doucmentary and release it to the community on Saint Joseph’s Day 2014. There are, however, several very important elements missing, and they can only be filmed during the days leading up to Saint Joseph’s Day. In lieu of presenting the finished film on St. Joseph’s Day, March 19th, 2014, we will instead be releasing a short 5-minute film trailer. Stay tuned for more details!
My most heartfelt thanks goes to all the families who have so far contributed to make this a very special film. If you would like to participate in creating Gloucester’s Feast of Saint Joseph ~ A Community Film Project, please contact the director, Kim Smith, at kimsmithdesigns@hotmail.com. Much more is to come, with many wonderful surprises. Stay tuned for updates as filmmaking takes place during the Feast of San Giuseppe, 2014!
While editing over the past few months, I created Gloucester’s Feast of Saint Joseph website to keep our community informed and updated about the film’s progress. Read more about Gloucester’s Feast of Saint Joseph, the Director’s Statement, follow our blog, and see snapshots from last year’s filming here:
Gloucester’s Feast of Saint Joseph ~ A Community Film Project
(MMM) featuring meditation leader Laurie Ure and balladeer Gerry Ryan at Gloucester UU Church, 02/23/14
BASICS:
Meditation and Music in a candle-lit setting
February 23rd, 2014 at 7:30pm
Meetinghouse, home of the Gloucester Unitarian Unitarian Church
Corner of Middle and Church Streets, on the green
Free-Will Offering and Everyone is Welcome
Social Gathering Afterwards with Light Refreshments
EVENT DESCRIPTION:
The Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church is pleased to announce the eighth in a monthly series called Music & Meditation in the Meetinghouse (MMM) that offers Cape Ann residents and visitors a unique combination of beautiful music and relaxing meditation. It is held in the candle-lit sanctuary of the historic 1806 Meetinghouse, Gloucester’s oldest standing church.
The January event features meditation leader Laurie Ure and balladeer Gerry Ryan. There will be a collation with light refreshments afterwards in the church’s Entrance House, giving participants the opportunity to meet the leaders and each other in a convivial atmosphere. The Sanctuary is accessible for persons with disabilities via the side entrance at 10 Church Street. This is a non-religious event, a free-will offering is requested, and everyone is welcome. Continue reading “Music & Meditation with Laurie Ure and balladeer Gerry Ryan on 2/23/14”
Good Morning Gloucester 