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On The Hard

Posted on by Marty Luster

DSCF1344 The ninety foot, three deck ferry, Thomas Laighton runs between Portsmouth, NH and the Isle of Shoals and surrounding areas. She’s currently undergoing maintenance at the Gloucester Marine Railways. For more info visit http://www.islesofshoals.com

New York Times puts Gloucester’s big debate on the front page

Posted on by Vickie & Peter
from the New York Times story: “The harbor in Gloucester, Mass., part of the Northeastern fishery declared a disaster by the Commerce Department last fall.”
photo: Gretchen Ertl for The New York Times

The home page of today’s New York Times website features a story on Gloucester’s big debate about what to do with our waterfront (see story here).

Mayor Kirk is quoted a number of times promoting her vision of our port supporting both fishing and marine science, saying some of the $150 million Congress might appropriate should be used for “Programs that might attract those other uses that allow you to maintain a smaller fleet, and maintain an infrastructure for that fleet, and sit side by side.”

Everybody who’s seriously working on attracting marine science to Gloucester knows we need more than a port.  We also need a thriving cultural economy in order to attract the workers that power marine science.  Most of these workers are young, single PhDs who work very long hours and want to go out after work — and on weekends — for food, drink and music.  They want to feel surrounded by culture.  These people think they want to live in Cambridge.  What they may not know is that Gloucester has a burgeoning cultural economy.  Just look at all the live music available this weekend — and it’s supposed to be the dead of winter!

We’ve got momentum.  But in order to grow a sustainable economy for Gloucester’s long-term, we have to grow our cultural economy a lot more.  That’s where you come in.  Think of Gloucester FIRST when planning what to do at night and on weekends.  Not sure where to eat?  Check out this HUGE list of restaurants.  Check the live music schedule.  You’ll likely find music for every taste.  Want to enrich your life and the lives of your kids?  Check out this impressive list of galleries, studios, museums, theatres, etc.  Think you need to drive to the mall?  STOP!  Check this out and think again.

The secret to growing our cultural economy without losing our soul is to honor our past and embrace our future.  That’s precisely what Fred Bodin does.  His store honors our past by helping to keep the core of our history and culture alive.  And now, he’s taken to filming the future.  Here he is filming Jon Butcher with Dave Brown, Dave Mattacks and Wolf Ginandes at Jalapenos on Tuesday singing Sam Cooke’s classic Change is Gonna Come — how perfect it that!  Boston rock star Jon Butcher moved to Gloucester.  Let’s get out and support his decision, prove him right, boost our cultural economy and — most importantly — have a blast doing it!

Fish on Fridays

Posted on by Marty Luster

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.

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This week we are celebrating the cod. We photographed Connolly Seafoods’ day boats returning with cod they had hooked “the old fashion way” according to one of the fisherman.

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Photos © Kathy Chapman 2013
www.kathychapman.com and
© Marty Luster 2013
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FYI: Last week when Kathy was looking for info on salt machines she Googled “salt machines at State Fish Pier” and this is what appeared! http://scienceprogress.org/2011/04/fish-on-fridays-maximizing-the-value-of-america’s-fisheries/
Much to our surprise not only is there another column out there called Fish on Fridays, but they did a story on Gloucester’s salt machines! The online journal is: Science Progress – where science, technology and policy meet.
 
 

How can anyone decide on what to do tonight with all this great music happening around town. Is it time to get out of Dodge?

Posted on by Joanne

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More info here and buy tickets > http://www.rockportucc.org/February15-2013.htm

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Gary Backstrom Band~

Soul Rebel Project @ MinglewoodAtLat43         9:30 pm

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Steve Caraway Fiesta Pub and Grill (formerly Catch 22)Friday and  Saturday night @ 9:00pm

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Photo by Louise

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8:00 pm THE YOKO MIWA TRIO
with special guest Rebecca Parris

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Joe Thomas Giuseppe’s Ristorante & Piano Bar

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Photo by Thomas Martin

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Linda Amero @ The Franklin  7:00pm

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Last but so not the least ~ Hoodoo Revelator 9:00pm

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Dave Sag’s will be joining the band on bass tonight

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Be ready to dance because this band is hard and fast all night long. Familiar songs to rock out too….Blues to Rock.

Trust me you will not sit still….check out the songs they do.

Songlist
HOWLIN’ FOR YOU-THE BLACK KEYS
BORN ON THE BAYOU- C.C.R.
ROADHOUSE BLUES-THE DOORS
HOUSE PARTY-J. GEILS
HONKY TONK WOMAN-THE ROLLING STONES
LAND OF A 1000 DANCES-WILSON PICKETT
HARD TO HANDLE-OTTIS REDDING
BORN IN CHICAGO-PAUL BUTTERFIELD BLUES BAND
OH WELL-PETER GREEN/FLEETWOOD MAC
MONKEY MAN-THE ROLLING STONES
SHAKE IT FOR ME-HOWLIN’ WOLF
HELP ME – SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON
BABY PLEASE DON’T GO- BIG JOE WILLIAMS/EVERYBODY
SHAKE YOUR MONEY MAKER- ELMORE JAMES
MELLOW DOWN EASY- PAUL BUTTERFIELD
MIDNIGHT RAMBLER-THE ROLLING STONES
SHOTGUN-JUNIOR WALKER AND THE ALL-STARS
GIVE IT TO ME- J. GEILS BAND
WALKIN’ THE DOG-RUFUS THOMAS/EVERYBODY
CARROTJUICE-THE NEW MASTERSOUNDS
LOVE IN VAIN-BUDDY HOLLY
I’VE GOT DREAMS- OTTIS REDDING
LOW RIDER-WAR
WHAMMER JAMMER- THE J. GEILS BAND
SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL-THE ROLLING STONES
DONE SOMEBODY WRONG-ELMORE JAMES
GOT MY MOJO WORKIN’- MUDDY WATERS
FEELS SO BAD-OTTIS RUSH
THRILL IS GONE- BB KING
FIRST I LOOK AT THE PURSE- J. GEILS BAND
CHICKEN SHACK BOOGIE-JIMMY SMITH
PACK FAIR AND SQUARE-J.GEILS BAND                                                                                    BITCH – THE ROLLING STONES

Community Photos 2/15/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey –

Hope you are well and fared well during the storm!  I wanted to share a few photos I took the day after the storm at Good Harbor Beach.  It was so sad to see the bridge in ruins and I was astounded to see how high the tide was.  Despite the damage that had been done, Good Harbor Beach was still as beautiful as ever…

Many thanks!

Best,

Melissa Nicastro

Hi Joey! I am forwarding four pictures that I took on my hike at Ravenswood with my dog this morning at sunrise. I am not very good at this so you might have to turn a couple around if you think they are worthy of sharing. Have a great day! Carol Morello

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Community Stuff 2/15/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

February Vacation Programming At Maritime Gloucester

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There’s still time to sign up for February school vacation programs. Our educators have designed sessions that combinecrafts and science for a fun hands-on introduction to the mysterious undersea world. 

Morning sessions are designed for pre-K through 1st graders (with a parent or guardian).  Afternoon drop-off sessions are designed for 2nd through 5th grade students.

Topics range from pre-historic sea creatures to modern fishing technologies, with a look at native plankton species, clever cephalopod adaptive strategies, and the food web.

All programs are $20 each for non-members, $15 for members.  Sign up for all programs in a session and receive a 20% discount (one program for free!).  Visit our website for program details or to register.

When:  February 18-22, 2013

Where:  Maritime Gloucester

              23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester

Cape Ann Mosquito Forum – Health Risks and Control will be held on Thursday, March 7 from 6-8 p.m. at Cruiseport Gloucester,      6 Rowe Square, Gloucester.   This program is being presented by the Cape Ann Emergency Planning Team and Boards of Health.

Panelists will include: 

Catherine Brown, DVM, State Public Heath Veterinarian, Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Jack A. Card, Jr., Director, Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control & Wetlands Management District

Dr. Esterban L. Cuebas-Incle, Entomologist, Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control & Wetlands Management District

Dr. Alfred DeMaria, Jr., Medical Director Bureau of Infectious Disease, Massachusetts Department of Public Health

The program will be moderated by Dr. David Driscoll, Medical Director & Chairman of the Board of Health, Town of Essex

There is no fee and pre-registration is not required.  Cruiseport Gloucester is handicapped accessible with free parking.

Art Haven did an awesome little welcome poster for the DGCD that  we’re hoping Main Street, businesses, orgs, residents will print out and pop in their windows or doors on that day so we’re all decorated.

Roughly from the Chamber to Gorton’s and from City Hall to Maritime Gloucester

Starting today, you can book your own museum passes online!

Posted on by capeannpainter

Starting today, you can book your own museum passes on line!

For handy museum and pass info click here

EventKeeper at Sawyer Free Library – Plymouth Rocket Web Calendar Solution: http://www.eventkeeper.com

Follow Sawyer Free Library on Facebook here:

http://www.facebook.com/SawyerFreeLibrary?ref=ts&fref=ts

Event List

Garage Sale this Saturday February 16, 2013

Posted on by Joanne

This Saturday, Feb. 16 at 9am-3pm (Sorry no earlybirds) I’ll be having a huge indoor garage sale.

17 Kondelin Rd. #7 Gloucester, MA (In the Cape Ann Industrial Park off of Magnolia Ave. Map at bottom of page)

The sale will feature thousands of fresh items that are ready to sell. I’ve been buying all winter for these sales and my auctions. This sale will feature thousands of items including  antiques, collectibles, jewelry, stamps, books, glassware, china, pottery and who knows what else!

As always, nothing is marked in advance, and I try to make sure all the people that attend go home with great buys which they can re-sell at a profit if they’re dealers.

Stop by you’ll see why our sales at  17 Kondelin Rd. Site #7 are the best garage sales around!

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This is what the place looks like at 11:30 am Thurs. morning! Prepare to dig in boxes, I don’t think I’ll have the time to make it resemble a Macy’s display by Saturday morning!

Home needed for Mr. Z

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

Cheryl writes in…

“I made a fabulous connection for Bella…a better home than I could provide…still looking for a home for Z…if possible could you repost his bio…I would love to think they could be in the same area and maybe be able to run together once in a while…

Again Thank You for your help,
Love and Light,
Cheryl”

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Let’s find Mr. Z a new home! I’m sure he would love to be someone’s valentine.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

~Alicia

 

UPDATE: Mr. Z found a good home and he’s near his old friend, Bella!

“The homes are so perfect for each dog and get this…they are going to be just about across the street from each other…REALLY how sweet is that. They can still have a romp on the beach and a visit now and then.

Bella is going to a gentleman that is retired and will give her all the love and attention she needs. And honors her age.

Z has gone to a home with a young black lab and a gentleman that lives for his dogs….and the funny thing….Z seemed to be the calmest of the 3…I never thought I’d see the day…lol He is the good ole boy of the house.”