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GMG Q&A -Kate Seidman

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Kate Seidman runs The art Room on Center Street.  Her funky little boutique is packed with beautiful hand crafted clothing, art and jewelry.

I have a local website: theartroomboutique.com

How long have you lived in Gloucester?

31 years this august

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

summer

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?

Steel Derrick quarry

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Alchemy

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Amelia’s

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?

Franklin

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

Halibut Point Restaurant

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

Two Sisters

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

Now, The block parties

In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?

Beach

Who is your favorite local artist?

I have several, Paul Cary Goldberg, Ruth Mordecai, Kurt Ankeny

Which is your favorite local beach?

Good Harbor

Who makes the best burger in town?

Passports

Who has the best chowder in town?

Halibut Point

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

Don’t know

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Clam Chowder

What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?

They are fantastic, have one every weekend all summer starting in May.

What is your favorite local band?

Linda Amero

Thanks Joey,
This was fun,
Love,
Kate

You can also view videos shot at The Art room here and here

Greenheads Brings In $640 For The Russo Fund

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Last nights presentation of Greenheads at Cape Ann Community Cinema brought in an additional $640 for the Children of Matteo Russo Fund.  It was through the generosity of Robert Newton and Gordon Baird  who presented the movie with the purpose of donating to this great cause and the people that turned out to support it.

GMG Q&A- Emile Doucette

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Bait and Tackle
Bait and Tackle

Emile Doucette is one of the original Gloucester Guerillas.  He displayed some of the work from Bait and Tackle ad agency at the second Block Party and also the first GGAP presentation at Cape Ann Community Cinema.

Emile, Chad Carlberg and the Bait and Tackle crew recently won an award for the short picture film Daughters of Dogtown which we showed at the first GGAP officially sanctioned event.

He is an amazing videographer and editor and we’re gonna blow the roof off this summer with some big time Guerilla style Art projects (stay tuned)!

How long have you lived in Gloucester?

Since I was 2.

What is your favorite season in Gloucester?

Spring.

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get
away”?

The UMASS marine station at Hodgkins Cove.

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Leonardo’s.

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Virgilio’s.

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?

Lat 43.

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

Pilot House.

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

George’s.

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

Lanesville 4th of July Parade (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BfXgK5brhE)

In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?

Boat.

Who is your favorite local artist?

John Sarkin.

Which is your favorite local beach?

Plum Cove.

Who has the best chowder in town?

Capt. Carlos.

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Clam.

What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?

Awesome, but lets have more live music.

What is your favorite local band?

Mine. (http://www.myspace.com/backbeatband)

“City’s Spirit Shines At Benefit”- Editorial From The GDT

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GGAP II Audience
GGAP II Audience

We did good!

From the Gloucester Daily Times-

In a program ripe with artists capturing Gloucester’s character, the city’s spirit shone as bright as ever.

Snowed out two weeks earlier, the fund-raiser to aid the children of Patriot fishing boat Captain Matteo Russo drew a near full house Sunday afternoon to the Gloucester Stage Co, theater, where lobster broker and “Good Morning Gloucester” blogger Joe Ciaramitaro teamed up with Cape Ann Cinema coordinator Rob Newton to raise more than $2,200 for the cause.

But the success of the event extended beyond the numbers, and even beyond the fact that it was for a good cause.

For the rest of the story click the link below-

Gloucester Daily Times Editorial

Thanks To The Rabbit and Benny Orlando From Best Buy

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I’d like to thank my pal the Rabbit and Benny Orlando a Gloucester native and Best Buy representative that sponsored over $250 worth of door prizes for the Gloucester Guerilla Art Project II/Russo family fundraiser.

DSC_5213, originally uploaded by sharon_lowe88.

Packed House For GGAP II

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We had a lot of fun and raised money for a great cause.   People turned out and I’m proud to say that GGAP II was the first sell-out at Cape Ann Community Cinema.  We raised $2217. which will be deposited by the end of the week to The MR Children fund.  There are still 12 t shirts left which can be purchased at The Dress Code downtown and 100% of that money will be added into the total when they are sold.  Also Rob Newton will be donating a portion of the proceeds from a show this week (details to follow) into the pot.

DSC_5259, originally uploaded by sharon_lowe88.

Thanks to Sharon for taking the pictures at the show as I was too busy to be able to get any footage.

seARTS Awards and Thanks Yous

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seARTS
seARTS

seARTS Board & Staff – Dedication Award:
 
This award is to recognize our former Staff and Board members that have invested in seARTS over the last year.  Each and every one of them has contributed exceptional time and energy into helping us reach this next level of growth – with all the pain and learning involved in the process.
 
A special word of thanks here to our former Executive  Director, Sara Young.  
Also to former Board members –  Bela Marhanas, Peter Van Ness,  Kate Seidman,  Vicki Diez-Canseco, Aria McElhenny,  & Mark Vadala and our summer intern, now in Italy,  Elizabeth Bergeron,
 
Founder’s Award – JoAnn Castano,  Gordon Goetemann &  David Benjamin
 
This award is to honor the persons with the vision to initiate and grow seARTS through personal and professional commitment.  It can also be known as the “whatever it takes” award – a level of dedication that only a founding member or disciple thereof can receive.
 
Despite changes of faces and places,  these people have stayed with seARTS throughout the good times and bad – finding new ways to support the organization and its efforts through exceptional creativity and dedication.
 
Artistic Inspiration & Support Award –  Lara Lepionka, Susan Erony  Susan Frey, Ernie Morin  (Ernie was recently nominated by Greg Cooke for a Boston Art Award)
 
This award goes to the person/persons who not only support the organization through their hard work, but also seek to share their artistic talent with others – providing a basis for the community to growth through the arts.
 
Unsung Hero (ine) Award:  Judy Cox , Dianne Anderson, Kathleen Valentine, Kirstin Myers
 
This award goes to the behind the scenes working “crew” that makes things happen through design, promotion, and rolling up their sleeves without fanfare and to make it easier for everyone else.
 
Partnership Awards:  Gail McCarthy (GDT) ,  Julie McConchie (North of Boston), Jane Enos (Cape Ann Beacon), Harriett Webster, (Maritime Heritage Center), Ronda Faloon & Linda Marshall from Cape Ann Museum
 
This award goes to the people that have, through their individual efforts, demonstrated a true collaborative spirit, working steadily on seARTS behalf above and beyond the call of duty.  And they continue to “believe ” in us….

GMG Q&A- Beth Williams

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How long have you lived in Gloucester? 46  years+   

What is your favorite season In Gloucester? 

Beth Williams won first place in the first ever GoodMorningGloucester Downtown merchants Flowerbox competition. 

Click here for  posts from her studio      Also More Here

They’re all pretty great…except winter! Late spring and early fall would be a tough choice. 

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?

Down on the river, off Wheeler St.

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Capt. Hook’s

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Destino’s       

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?

Used to be the White Rainbow… now, Alchemy.   

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

don’t have one…   

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

home

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

Schooner Fest Weekend with the Parade of Lights and fireworks

In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?

boat

Who is your favorite local artist?

too many to choose….and it would get me into trouble!

Which is your favorite local beach?

Good Harbor

Who has the best chowder in town?

Lobsta Land

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

Don’t have one…   

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Haddock

What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?

I was out of town for both…but they sounded great!

Thanks Beth!

Gloucester Fisherman Paul Vitale At The Essex Avenue Children’s Center

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Gloucester Fisherman Paul Vitale At The Essex Avenue Children’s Center, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

From Ellie-” Local fisherman and all around good guy, Paul Vitale, recently visited the Essex Avenue Children’s Center during their month long Ocean study. He brought along an assortment of sea creatures to show the children. As you can see, they were fascinated by his presentation! Thank you, Paul! ” ~ Ellie

 Thanks, Joe!

Art Haven Lobster Bouys Up For Auction

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What a great event, what a great idea, what a great community. 

You think they have things like this in plaineville USA?  Don’t bother answering that because I’ll answer it for you- NO THEY FREAKING DON’T!  Thank god every single day when you can be a part of a community this special that comes together for each other in the most creative of ways. 

Art Haven Lobster Bouys Up For Auction, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Damon Has Quite A Streak Going

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Another cold winter day, another sighting of the cagey old bird cruising past the dock.  This was taken Jan 31st.  He’s got a pretty good streak going as far as I can tell.  

Damon, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Janice Lufkin Shea Won Georgie Hansen’s Lobster Buoy With an $85 Bid

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Janice Lufkin Shea Won Georgie’s Lobster Buoy With an $85 Bid, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Art Haven Lobster Buoy Auction- Live At Cruiseport Video

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You are not going to believe how much some of these buoys sold for.

Watch the video by clicking the picture below to see how much.

Senator Tarr Auctions Off Georgie Hansen’s Buoy

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Forgive the terrible picture quality.   I did a horrible job shooting the pictures as I was distracted all night trying to figure out how I was going to steal away the lobster buoy with the lobster on it (more on that later).

But this was the scene with each child holding up their hand painted buoy and Senator Tarr auctioning them off.  I don’t know how he held his voice up for that long but he did a remarkable job.    Georgie is the daughter of good eggs Dave and Erika Hansen.  Erika was sitting in front of Janice Lufkin Shea and I and facing the stage.  When the bidding started she had no idea that she was bidding against Janice and I who were standing right behind her while she was facing the stage.  The bidding quickly escalated and when all was said and done Janice won out with an $85 bid.

The whole night was a huge success and I have to believe that they didn’t anticipate how many people showed up and actively bid.  When there is a great cause our community steps up and this was certainly a great cause.

Classy broad that Janice is she gave the buoy that she had just won back to Erika.

Senator Tarr Auctions Off Georgie Hansen’s Buoy, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Art Haven Lobster Buoys Up For Auction

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Don’t anyone even think about getting into a bidding war with me at tomorrow nights lobster buoy auction to benefit Art Haven at Cruiseport.  I have my eye on that lobster buoy and I don’t want things to get ugly  so just stay the hell away from bidding on the lobster one.

Are we clear?

Art Haven Lobster Bouys Up For Auction, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Art Haven Lobster Bouy Auction And $5 Meal Video

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Tomorrow Night At Cruiseport!   For $5 Measly Bucks You Get To Eat food From many of the great restaurants around town.  How can they feed you for $5 you ask?   Cruiseport graciously donated the space and the restaurants donated the grub!   Hey we got some generous business owners around here that like to support good causes, what can we say?

So take advantage damnit!  Get down to Cruiseport tomorrow night and help make the Arts thrive in Gloucester, especially arts for our children!

Click the picture below to get the scoop in the Video shot at Art Haven.