Category: Good eggs

GMG Questionnaire- Kristin Michel

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Kristin was key in getting the Plum Cove School playground project together.  She’s a good egg that Kristin Michel!

How long have you lived in Gloucester?

Essentially, all of my life, except time away for college and a few years in Florida after that.

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

Summer, of course!

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

None are secret.
What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

LaTrattoria

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Yellow Sub

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

Passports

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

Pratty’s back in the day.

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

Sugar Mags

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

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

Beach

Who is your favorite local artist?

Jeff Weaver

Which is your favorite local beach?

GHB

Who has the best chowder in town?

Not a fan of chowder.

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

Don’t read any other blogs.

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Neither.
What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?

Keep ’em coming

You didn’t ask my my favorite local restaurant?

JALAPENO’S

The Boulevard From Donna Ardizzone

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Thanks go to good egg Donna Ardizzone for this pic taken from The Boulevard.

The Boulevard From Donna Ardizzone, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Paul Frontiero Delivered The Fundraising T Shirts This Morning

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Paul brought the first batch of T Shirts for the fundraising effort to benefit the Children of Matteo Russo.  They came out great.  I’ll be here at the dock this morning if you would like to pick one up.  100% of the money goes to the family.   I’d also like to thank the kind folks at Brown’s Yacht yard who bought 14 shirts.  You can come down the dock to pick one up in the early morning or come to the Guerilla Art Project at The Cape Ann Community Cinema (Gloucester Stage Co) this coming wednesday night for the event.

Paul Frontiero Delivered The Fundraising T Shirts This Morning, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Thanks To Barbara Koen

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Thanks to a generous donation from Barbara Koen from The Dress Code shop downtown we are able to double the amount of t shirts that will be available for purchase.  100% of the money raised from the sale of these shirts will go to the family of Matteo Russo.

Good Morning Gloucester Logo, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

GoodMorningGloucester Fundraising T Shirt

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Beth Swan, The Winner Of The GMG Logo contest and contributor to our fund raising efforts for the family of Matteo Russo sent  this mock up of what the t-shirts will look like.  The T Shirt stock arrived at my house last night and Paul Frontiero will be printing them up within the next few days.  If anyone wants one there are a limited supply of each size so let me know and I’ll try to see that you get the size you would like and be aware that 100% of the money raised for these is going to Matteo’s family.  I’d also like to thank Kat Valentine who put together the flyer to promote the G_GAP Fundraising Event at Cape Ann Community Cinema on January 28th(next Wednesday night)

GoodMorningGloucester Fundraising T Shirt, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Raising Money For The Family Of Matteo Russo

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Here is the logo-

GMG Logo Contest Winner Black Swan Design, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

While away I was wracking my brain trying to think of some ways that would have a decent impact to help the family of Matteo Russo.

I just got in touch with Rob Newton, the manager of The Cape Ann Community Cinema and asked if we could donate a portion of what the gate is from the upcoming G-GAP presentation at Cape Ann Community Cinema to the fund that has been established for Matteo’s family.

He said sure, so Cape Ann Community Cinema will take the regular gate and 30% will go to the fund for the family.

The event is going to be January 28th at 7:00PM

There’s more though.

I just ordered a bunch of T shirts that Paul Frontiero has graciously agreed to silk screen for free and Beth Swan From Beth Swan Design is offering her winning GoodMorningGloucester Logo design and art skills to the project.

So if you haven’t been able to contribute to help the family but would like to, I should have the Tshirts at the GGAP next Wednesday night for $20.  100% of the money from the sale of the TShirts will go to the family on top of the money from the gate.

It’s not going to be a percentage of the money from the sale of the tshirt minus the cost, but every cent donated for the tshirt will go to help the family.

Hopefully some of the regular CAO and fans of GMG and will come on out in support.

Much thanks go out to Rob Newton, Paul Frontiero and Beth Swan for helping with the project.

Vote For Mark And Ernie

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Just got an email from Mark Teiwes.  Ernie Morin and Mark are both entered in The 2008 Boston Art Awards.

Mark Entered his Faces Of  The Working Waterfront which was shot here in Gloucester and still on display at the Dock. Ernie has “Sight Lines” entered. Give them your votes if you dig the work.  They both have my votes that’s for sure.

This from Greg Cook-

“Below is the ballot for the 2008 Boston Art Awards, a contest organized by The New England Journal of Aesthetic Research to honor the best art made in New England (excepting Connecticut) and exhibits organized here in 2008. And you are invited to vote. You!

The ballot is long. Crazy long. More than 60 people contributed some 190 nominations for the 2008 Boston Art Awards. Yes! The process was designed to be open to all, democratic and broadly representative of our community. The resulting ballot – which includes nearly all the nominations – is somewhat messy, despite my best sincere efforts to give it clarity. Ah, democracy!

(http://gregcookland.com/journal/2009/01/2008-boston-art-awards-ballot.html)

Winners will be chosen by (1) local active art journalists and (2) anyone else who wants to vote – and will be announced in terms of these two separate categories of voters.

How to vote:

Voting is open to all. So feel free to pass along this message. Voting will be by e-mail. Vote for just one nominee in each category. Be clear. List each category and then your vote in each category. I suggest copying the ballot into an e-mail, and deleting all but the stuff you’re voting for. It’s okay to vote for yourself – everyone’s doing it. You don’t have to vote in every category. Of course, you may only vote for stuff you have seen. And you may only submit one completed ballot. Anyone breaking these rules will be banished. Email your votes to bostonartawards@gmail.com. Put “Vote” in the subject line.

The deadline for the receipt of votes is 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, 2009. Late votes will be ignored.

The New England Journal of Aesthetic Research will tally the votes. Nominees with the most votes in each category will win. The 2008 Boston Art Awards Ball is being planned by the kind folks at Big Red & Shiny (thank you) – details will be announced shortly, but it’s looking like it will be in Boston on Feb. 2, and free and open to all. Mark your calendars, because I hope to see you there. Winners will be announced by early February. Stay tuned.

Please contact me with any questions, suggestions, complaints, corrections, dire warnings. And please vote.

Greg Cook

The New England Journal of Aesthetic Research

http://www.gregcookland.com/journal

Dorchester, Massachusetts.”

Things To Do- Go See Barbara Koen Tonight!

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This just in from Dian-

Hi Joe,

I still love hearing about Gloucester way up here in beautiful Carlisle, and look forward to every newsletter.  I can almost hear the ship’s halyards clanging from here!
On another note, Barbara Koen, of Dress Code fame on Main Street in Gloucester-shire will, once again be performing at my venue – Union Hall World Music & Dance Coffeehouse, 27 School Street in Carlisle, MA., inside The First Religious Society, this coming Saturday, the 17th of January.  Show time is 7:30 p.m., and she’s opening for Luminescent Orchestrii, a Gypsy tango klezmer punk acoustic string band from New York City, whose music balances frenzy and finesse.  AWESOME!
As you may remember, Barbara opened to a sell-out crowd at Passim in November, and it would be wonderful if you could put her and this ad in your newsletter.  We’d all appreciate it very much; especially Barb.  Many thanks, and Happy New Year to all!
Dian Francesca Cuccinello, Producer
Union Hall World Music & Dance Coffeehouse

The Van Ness Hotel South Beach Miami

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I had no idea that Peter and Vickie were living so large!  Hey Pete, you’re buyin the pizza at the next Block Party meeting!

The Van Ness Hotel South Beach Miami, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Pork and Littlenecks From Pal Toby

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Toby brought this fantastic dish back from New Bedford for us.  He’s a good egg that Toby!

Lunch From Pal Toby, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Portuguese Sweet Bread Crab

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My pal Toby brought this back from New Bedford.  Yum!

Portuguese Sweet Bread Crab, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

The Madonna At Bob And Dave’s On Bass Ave

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Bob and Dave’s on Bass Ave has a beautiful collection of Madonna and Jesus statue and figureheads.  Their shop is worth visiting not only for their friendly stories but the place is like a treasure chest and museum rolled up into one.  A true Gloucester gem.

The Madonna At Bob And Dave’s On Bass Ave, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Gloucester’s Lobster Trap Tree 2008

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If you haven’t got down to see it yet you really ought to.  Its right next to the police station.  (If you have any outstanding warrants for arrest you might want to wear a disguise)  I can’t believe how tall it is, and it is covered with buoys hand painted by the kids at Art Haven.  The whole thing is just beautiful.  Art Haven Video Part II at 9:00AM

Gloucester’s Lobster Trap Tree 2008, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Gloucester’s Lobster Trap Tree 2008

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What a fantastic job Jeff Worthley, David Brooks and the kids from Art Haven and anyone else that I don’t know that should get recognition did on the tree.  It is the absolute most beautiful one yet!  Gorgeous!

Ya think they have anything this cool in Anytown, or Plainsville USA?  No freakin way!  This is another reason Gloucester Rocks!

Gloucester’s Lobster Trap Tree 2008, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Myron Lepine- Ready To Choose Pickle Raffle Winner Out Of A Boot

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Myron Lepine Ready To Choose Pickle Raffle Winner Out Of A Boot, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Things To Do- Go To Art Haven Today Video!

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Chickity Check It!- Costello Countdown

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The Outstanding Staff At The Chamber have put together a blog in honor of Mike Costello’s final days at the Chamber. Click this text to check out CostelloCountdown

Cape Pond Ice – 30 Feet In The Air With Scott Memhard

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Beautiful Industry- Cape Pond Ice, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

From Randy Oneil- Bruins Ticket Auction To Benefit GFAA

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From Randy-

“Here is the deal.    I have two tickets for next Monday’s Bruins – Tampa Bay Lightning game.  To raise money for the Gloucester Fisherman Athletic Association (http://www.thegfaa.org/) , I am putting together a silent auction exclusively for GoodMorningGloucester readers.  These are great seats in Loge Section 13.  The face on the tickets is $85 and the opening minimum is $170.  100% of the purchase price will be going to the GFAA (you can make the check out directly to the organization for tax purposes).  Send me an email with your best offer and I will let you know what the current high bid is.  My email is eroneil@yahoo.com.  I will also make arrangements for payment and pick up either in downtown Boston or downtown Gloucester.  The auction ends Thursday night at 6PM.  Good Luck and Thanks Much.”

Randy