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That Jon and Elizabeth Dubin have buried a time capsule in the Bass Rocks area to be dug up when Benjamin Lewis (now 9 months) reaches the age of 10?  The time capsule contains letter, photos and toys.  Jon and Elizabeth are devoted FOB’s and came in today to get GMG Tees for themselves.  They come back to Gloucester every summer.

E.J. Lefavour

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That our next guest artist at Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery will be painter and stylist, Laureen Maher?

Laureen, who lives in East Gloucester and owns and operates Beauty Bar at 12 Parker Street in Gloucester, will be exhibiting her landscapes, florals and portraits of local rock stars series of oil paintings in a show entitled “Brushworks”.  Her exhibit runs from July 8-22^nd  with an Opening Reception on Sunday, July 10^th from 6:00 to 9:00pm.

 Laureen was first inspired to paint 9 years ago after she moved to East Gloucester from Melrose and saw the collection of paintings by Robert Gruppe’ at The Studio.  She is working on an ongoing series of paintings of the local rock stars of Cape Ann.  Laureen is very excited to be exhibiting on Rocky Neck, as this is where she was first inspired to paint.  Come by and welcome Laureen to Rocky Neck and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery.

E.J. Lefavour

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Happy Independence Day!

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That George Tzortzis is an old-school kind of guy?  He came to Rocky Neck to search out Eric Kaplan, his girlfriend Julie’s Dad, to ask his permission to marry his daughter.  George had come into the gallery yesterday while he was waiting for Eric to come home and talked about his plans.  He then bought a Did You Know? Book.  I offered to sign it for him, but he wanted to wait until he knew the outcome of everything.  Last evening Eric came in and said he had given his blessings, and it was now all up to Julie.  George had set up a romantic scene at Hammond Castle, where he proposed to Julie, on bended knee, on the stairs of the castle; and Julie said yes.  Today the three of them came in to share the good news, and get the book signed, which could now include congratulations to the two of them.  Such a sweet couple and nice Dad/father-in-law to be, and now everyone out there in GMG land can wish them well.

E.J. Lefavour

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Happy Almost Independence Day

That the monkey bread miraculously made it intact from Rockport to Mug Up at Rocky Neck this morning?  Here you see the proof with Paul Morrison holding up the prize (thank you Paul for your generous and delicious offering).  Ed Collard took his rightful place at the head of the table, right beside the super special Lattof Farm monkey bread.  Youngest mug uppers this morning were wharf neighbors Dahlia (3 months old, being held by newest Madfish Wharf artist, Gigi Mederos) and Lily, with their mom Violet.  R. Duck was in attendance, but on a tight leash because she has been wandering a bit too much lately and went missing for 4 days.  Greg Bover made the long journey back from Harvard Yard to join us, and Pete and Joyce Chamberlain were in the house, along with Stevie and some new visitors to the Neck.  Finally, Gloucesterites, Kelly and Kai Rich stopped in for a GMG sticka and T-shirt for Kelly to wear to the parade today.  Mug Up is held every Sunday morning at 10:00 at Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery, 77 Rocky Neck.  Put it on your calendar and join us.  Coming attractions: next Sunday there is rumor that we will again be blessed with some of Paul Morrison’s amazing smoked bluefish pate’ (amazing stuff!). 

E.J. Lefavour

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GMG contributor Terry Weber files this preparation of the Fishtown Horribles Parade organizers.-

‘Twas the night before the Horribles, when work was done at a clip,
Not a committee member was resting, not even Al Kipp;

The frames for the floats were constructed with care,
In hopes the parade would be the best in years;
The children were helping and looking ahead,
While visions of fireworks danced in their heads;
The parade was in doubt, and once ready to fade,

But the faithful and true, stepped in with some aid;

May the little city by the sea always keep within sight,

Its culture, its heart–its own guiding light;

A Happy Horribles to all, and to all a good night!

Click photo below for Terry Weber’s slide show-

A huge thank you to all that donate the tremendous amount of time and effort to putting on the Fishtown Horrible  Parade for the entire community to enjoy!

 

A MESSAGE FROM THE FIREWORKS COMMITTEE:

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The Fireworks committee hopes everyone has a happy and safe holiday! There are some changes and additions to this year’s display that we want everyone to be aware of:

First, the display will start at 9:30pm, not 10:00pm as in previous years.

Second, the display will be preceded by a laser light show as part of the concert on the boulevard prior to the show after the Horribles parade has past that area.

Third, the fireworks display will begin with a two minute tribute to Gloucester Police Officer Steve Amaral who recently passed away; Steve was always on the Police boat helping secure our safety perimeter for many years and he truly loved the fireworks, especially the low special effects (hint hint)!

. . .at Duckworth’s Bistro

That tomorrow is Sunday, and therefore Mug Up morning at Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery at 10:00 am.  Come on by before you begin your horribles parading and fireworks oooing and aaaing.  Rumor has it that Paul Morrison is bringing fresh baked monkey bread from Lattof Farm, and new Madfish Wharf artist, Gigi Mederos, is bring scones.  I’ll be making deviled eggs again, and of course, coffee.  Everyone is welcome.  Just don’t tell Ed Collard about the monkey bread.

E.J. Lefavour

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Happy 90th Eleanor!

Eleanor Fisher (L) and Judi Harris, both of Rockport and members of the Cove Circle celebrate their birthdays together with other members of the Cove Circle.   Eleanor tuned 90 years old on June 24, while Judi has a while to go to catch up to Eleanor.

The Cove Circle is a non-profit civic organization made up of men and woman throughout Cape Ann.  The group conducts fund-raising events and through their hall rental, provide scholarships and assist in other worthy events on Cape Ann.  Those wishing to learn more about the Cove Circle are invited to attend one of their pot luck dinners held on the fourth Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at Six Breakwater Avenue in Rockport.