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The Gloucester Fleet
“Jupiter II”
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Great Minds Think Alike
Here is Fred Bodin’s version of “Through A Glass, Darkly,” taken a few years before I posted my rendition yesterday.
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Free Chamber Music Concert at Shalin Liu on Saturday
Some of the best young musicians in the state will perform for FREE as part of the Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras (NMYO) Honors Chamber Ensemble Concert this Saturday, 3/23 at Shalin Liu.
Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to hear top young artists perform Chamber music in a venue acoustically tuned to that kind of music. Â Plus you can expose your kids to the music you love!
Check out the press release from Laura Heinrichs below the video.
NMYO’s Honors Concert
Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 7:00pm
Shalin Liu Performance Center,
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA
Free Admission
DANVERS, MA – 20 March 2013 – The Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras will be presenting their Honors Chamber Ensemble Concert on Saturday, March 23rd, 7:00pm, at the Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA.
“Our Honors Chamber Concert features NMYO’s top student musicians,” says Trudy Larson, NMYO’s string and chamber music director, “chosen because they demonstrate a high level of skill and musicianship.” This special concert will include music from some of the great masters of the chamber music genre such as Beethoven and Mozart in addition to more contemporary composers.
NMYO’s Honors Concert will feature around 30 musicians from all over northeast Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire playing in small chamber ensembles as well as selected soloists.
This concert is free and open to the public and appeals to all ages.  The evening’s musical selections will last approximately an hour and a reception will follow the performance.
This concert is sponsored, in part, by the Geoffrey H. Richon Company, with additional grants from the Gloucester and Rockport Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
For more information on NMYO and their performances and opportunities for young musicians, please visit the website or contact NMYO at info@nmyo.org or (978) 309-9833.
About Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras
The mission of the Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras (NMYO) is to provide young musicians with exceptional ensemble training and opportunities for growth through musical performance and community service. Led by Music Director Gerald J. Dolan Jr., with an accomplished team of music professionals, NMYO creates community connections and collaborations for its young players. NMYO’s musicians come from over 40 towns and participate in one of eight ensembles offered by the program. The regular rehearsal and concert schedule is supplemented with master classes, enrichment days, chamber music coaching, community service outreach concerts to underserved populations, and a composer in residence program.
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Meet Chocktaw Rocket
Chocktaw Rocket a fairly new band around town. I’ve seen them twice before. Once, when they made their debut at The Cape Ann Brewery last year and then again at The Dog Bar Cape Ann, about a month ago.
We had the pleasure of hearing them this week at The Rhumb Line’s Monday night open jam . They were the first band to go on to play after The Bandit Kings opened up the evening.
The first song they performed was one that I have never heard before “Everybody’s Gonna Be Happy”. Â It was so good that people hit the floor dancing and it seemed they very familiar with the tune.
Their second song was an original that Bill Foley wrote “My Type Of Girl”. Â Both songs were lively, fun and great to dance to.
I hope we get to see more of this band around town soon
Choctaw Rocket is:
Bill Foley_ Vocals and Guitars
Thomas Mitchell_Bass Guitars
Frank Hawks_Lead Guitars
Tod Ellyson_Drums and Vocals
Paula Dion_Vocals and Percussion
Have a listen.
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Digital Dogtown
This past weekend we stumbled upon these Digital Dogtown Markers on the Dogtown Square trail. Each have a map with a QR code to scan. Each sign has information on the stops along the trail, similar to the signs on the Harborwalk around town. I didn’t have my phone on me, so I didn’t get to check it out for myself. Next time, I’ll bring my phone and see what I’m missing.
It was nice to get outside and enjoy the area. Coconut especially liked the walk. She climbed the giant boulders and rolled in the leaves. I made sure to check her good for ticks and luckily didn’t find any. Â We saw a few others on the trail; people riding bikes, dirt bikes, walking dogs and taking photos.
It’s nice to have such a peaceful escape so close to home.
UPDATE: From Linn Parisi:Â Alan Davis did this project towards his Eagle Scout Award. He did the research, organizing, etc. and did a great job.
Thanks Linn for a little more background. Great job Alan!
~Alicia
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Ipswich Middle School Principal The Latest To Kowtow To The Politically Correct
Read about it on Barstool Sports-Â
And the Pussification of America Continues: Ipswich Principal Cancels Middle School Honors Night In Favor Of All Inclusive Assembly Because He Doesn’t Want To Hurt Kids Feelings Who Didn’t Make It
While I’ve come to respect that the use of the word retard is unacceptable I pretty much agree with everything else written in the post on Barstool Sports.
This is my take on the whole participation awards for everyone vs MVP award whether it be in scholastic or athletics:
By doing away with MVP awards of recognition because kids get their feelings hurt you are creating  generations of kids who never feel the need to try harder to push themselves.
Listen, there were not many more awkward looking, physically ungifted teens than your boy Joey C.  I was and am a terrible, terrible athlete.  When I was in middle school I figured out early on that with my scrawny body and braces and zits that I better work on other things that I could control like being funny or studying harder in school and pushed me to hit the gym to pack on a little muscle.
Not everybody is going to be a great athlete but by pointing out who is good at what and not telling kids what their strengths and weaknesses are they think they are equal when clearly some kids are better math students, some people are better athletes, some people are better artists.  To get an award for simply showing up how the heck are they ever going to know they suck at certain things and should focus on things they are good at.
Not rewarding hard work is just straight up counter-intuitive to being an American (or at least that’s the way it used to be before the commies took over).
We gotta toughen our kids up and stop giving them outs every step of the way.
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Community Photos 3/21/13
Maura and Peter Briggs wonder if this is the same bird that GMGers have been seeing around town (captured on their deck)
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Charlie Caroll Captures Birds Too-
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Lobster Claw in Process Of Growing Another Lobster Claw Out Of It’s Tip
Landed at our lobster dock Captain Joe and Sons to see more of teh mutanty lobsters we’ve documented check out The Captain Joe and Sons Blog
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Through a Glass, Darkly
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Thursday Night Blues Party with Dave Sag’s to host Steve Sadler, Dave Brown and Dave Mattacks 8-11 @ The Rhumb Line
Dave says,
The Large Hadron Collider is proud to present the mashup of the Gods this week as we attempt to create the Higgs Boson’s mate right here at the Rhumb Line. They said it couldn’t be done but they didn’t know we have slide swami Dave Brown being helped out by the commodious Steve Sadler and venerable Dave Mattacks. The sorties will accelerate around the track as the vibrating cesium atom ticks and tocks until critical mass is reached and unused brain cells splatter all over the place. Bring a dustpan! And rubber gloves!
But seriously, folks, this is going to be a very special night with dancing girls in grass skirts and plenty of umbrellas in the drinks, so, get there early and croon the night away. Oh, and remember : our special new hours are 8 to 11.
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The Bandit Kings ~Tonight @ The Monagle Sessions ~ MinglewoodAtLat43 9:00pm
The Bandit Kings
Photo by Flash
Bandit Kings live at MinglewoodAtLat43 – 9:00pm-12:00am
This is the last show with all the Bandit Kings before Dan King returns back to the West Coast. I am so looking forward to three sets versus the half an hour at the Monday night jam, but at this point I’ll take what I can get. Great original music, songs that you can relate to and ones that make you feel like you are there, especially “Carnival”.
It was great to see the band member  smiling during their performance at the jam. It’s good to be whole.
AnnMarie Shiminosk
Renee Dupuis
Joe Cardoza
Dennis Monagle
Dan King
Here’s a great mix of songs that Sharon Lowe was able to capture of The Bandit Kings, enjoy!
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Community Stuff 3/20/13
6th Annual Pizza Taste Off!
Hi,
My name is Jessie Carini. I am a board member of the Interact club at Gloucester High School. We will be holding our 6th annual pizza taste off Wednesday, April 3rd, 5:30-7:30 at the Cruiseport Gloucester. Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children 5 and under. Tickets are limited to 300 and will be available at the door. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.
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Maritime Gloucester will be hosting a program on Sustainable Seafood Choices on Thursday, March 21st at 7pm at the Gorton’s Seafood Gallery at Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop. Join Allison McHale, from NOAA’s Fish Watch and Heather Tausig from the New England Aquarium’s Ocean Friendly Seafood Program who will discuss international trends in the development of sustainable seafood programs, partnerships with restaurants and seafood companies and discuss these two consumer-oriented seafood informational programs. This is a must attend for seafood consumers who wish to know more about sustainable seafood guides and the emerging — and some say dizzying — world of seafood labeling schemes. Hosted by Maritime Gloucester. Sponsored by Turner’s Seafood. The event is free to the public. Seating is limited, however, so arrive early.
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Equinox Egg Balance! Happy Spring! from deb Clarke
Equinox Egg Balance! from deb Clarke
Posted on March 20, 2013 by Paul F. Frontiero Jr.
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At the Antique Shop, #2
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WEATHERMAN!
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Always wanted to live on Rocky Neck?
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For sale by owner:  distinctive, recently renovated 1200 s.f. two-bedroom home in the heart of “America’s Oldest Working Art Colony” on historic Rocky Neck in Gloucester, MA. With Smith Cove as the vibrant backdrop, enjoy two harbor-facing decks, an open floor plan, chef’s kitchen with restaurant-style stove and granite countertops, gas fireplace, airy master bedroom with deck and wet bar, 1 1/2 designer baths with spa tub and glass-enclosed shower, insulated multi-paned French doors and windows and refinished hardwood floors throughout. Large closets, full basement and attic provide plenty of storage.  Brand new roof, new gas furnace and new state of the art tankless hot water system.  Includes charming detached 220 s.f. garden cottage complete with kitchenette and full bath to use as studio, guest quarters, gallery, or legal rental unit.  Private landscaped backyard with deck and grape arbor. Crushed stone driveway provides parking for up to four cars. Price:  $595 K Contact us:  at (978) 282-9540 or amybellross@gmail.com to schedule a visit to see this property. Visit http://www.28rockyneckave.com/index.html to see photos of this lovely Rocky Neck home. |
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Larry Coryell Power Trio will knock your socks off on Friday
If you saw jazz guitar master Larry Coryell back in November 2010 when he played a benefit for seARTS, you already know what I’m talking about. Â At the risk of dating myself (this is Peter, not Vickie) I was mesmerized when I saw him on tour with Gary Burton back in the late sixties/early 70s (I was in high school).
Larry Coryell is a master, plain and simple.  And you’ve got a chance to see him with his Power Trio (Larry Coryell on guitar, Larry Gray on bass & Paul Wertico on drums) this Friday at Shalin Liu (get tickets here). You might think of jazz guitar as beautiful, lyrical and highly improvisational, if a little on the quiet side.  Here’s a video of Larry’s Power Trio showing off Paul Wertico on drums — spectacular!  Anything but quiet.
Here’s what it says on the Rockport Music website:
Known as the pioneer guitarist merging jazz, rock, free-form improvisations, and Eastern influences, Larry Coryell brings his eclectic style back to the Shalin Liu Performance Center this March. Described by critic Whitney Balliett as “the most innovative and original guitarist since Charlie Christian,” Coryell’s career spans four decades, over 60 albums (dozens more as a sideman), and performances with some of music’s heavy-weights like Eric Clapton, John Scofield, Elvin Jones, and Chick Corea, to name a few. Also a consummate composer, he tells Rockport Music, “I write music because I can’t help it. I think perhaps I want to complement all the great compositions already out there…Wayne Shorter and Sonny Rollins come to mind, and of course, Monk!” Coryell’s personal philosophy of music has kept his playing fresh and exciting, and makes each of his personal appearances a special event.
“…Coryell played poetically, switching between unhurried, unmetered passages and a subtly swaying backbeat. Before long, however, the guitarist was throwing off fleet runs and venturing far afield harmonically, onceagain swept up in the exuberance of the moment.” – Chicago Tribune
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Live At The Crowell
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Cape Ann Symphony will play “Romantic Masters” on Sunday, March 24th at 2 p.m. at Manchester High School
THE LATE ROMANTIC MASTERS
SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2013, 2PM
Having appeared as a soloist with many symphony orchestras and in many of the world’s leading concert venues, David Deveau is critically acclaimed internationally. He has received the prestigious Solo Recitalist Award from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Concert Artist Guild Award. David has been the Artistic Director of Rockport Music and the Rockport Chamber Music Festival since 1995.
Good Morning Gloucester 