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. . . on PADRE PIO at Rose Marine.

That I love Reggae?  I have to say that for a bunch of white boys, Soul Rebel Project is good.  Their covers and originals come with the right lick and moves (the Reggae King, Peter Tosh and Sizzla influences are definitely apparent and they would take no offense).  Their lyrics are positive, with an irie Rasta vibe that you can’t help but move to. If you overstand and appreciate Rasta culture and Reggae music, you will love Soul Rebel Project.  Wharf Girl, Alma McLaughlin danced up a storm and had a great time.  My dance card for Thursday night is filled for the summer with Soul Rebel Project at Madfish Grill.

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

Boy Scout Troop 112 Fundraiser to defray costs of equipment and Summer camp.

Free Car Wash

Saturday, May 28, 2011

East Gloucester Marina, East Main St., Gloucester

8am to 12pm

As to not be detected and to maintain the utmost credibility in North Shore Dish restaurant reviews, the NSD team wore paper bags over their heads to protect their anonymity in the first ever GMG/North Shore Dish Blog Off.

Hi Joey,

I happened to be at Pavilion Beach on last night and snapped this shot.  Looks like they’re doing some upgrades on the greasy pole!

Enjoy,
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid

Watercolorist and teacher, Jane Goldman, is offering a 2-day workshop in lovely Annisquam?  You can see some of her work at http://www.somervilleopenstudios.org/artists/artist_profile.php?artistID=119 and see her teaching resume here http://www.janegoldmanartist.com/teaching_resume.pdf.

That Diana Pasquariello has operated Diana’s Gallery at 75 Rocky Neck, G12 for ten years?  Diana’s gallery showcases her original watercolor paintings inspired by florals, landscapes and abstract concepts.  Fine art prints can also be found in this sun-filled gallery (when the sun is actually out).  Primarily self-taught, Diana has taken workshops and classes with several wonderful artists over the years.  As a child she loved drawing and painting and has developed a unique, impressionistic style which is both delicate and strong in color.  Her style is spontaneous and intuitive, and she creates from memory or instinct.  Her gallery is really lovely and welcoming, and although Diana is a bit camera shy, I was able to capture her, so you’ll recognize her when you visit.  Her husband, Tony is often there helping her as well, and he is the one responsible for stringing the white Christmas lights along Madfish Wharf to make the place more festive and inviting at night.  Her gallery is open from May 15 to October 15, and normal gallery hours are noon to 6:00 pm and weekends until 9:00 pm.  

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

The Saint Jude

Hagfish (better known as Slime Eel) Boat

for more info check out- www.capeannharbortours.com

click below for the interactive map which shows you all the stops

That the Discover Gloucester season’s tourism kick-off event was held on on Tuesday, May 24, 6:00PM at the Stage Fort Park Visitor Welcoming Center?  There was a great turnout, and the new Discover Gloucester Visitor Guide was launched.  Here are some photos from the event, starting with a number of the volunteers who make the Visitor Welcoming Center so welcoming and informative for our visitors.  Also see the cover of the new Visitor’s Guide (which we have a supply of at Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery), as well as shots of some of the attendees.  Everyone got a couple of minutes to talk about their business and/or volunteer efforts and to exchange information.  GMG stickers were, needless to say, a big hit.

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

That there is now an awesome sushi bar at Madfish Grill at Rocky Neck?  Here you see parking angel, Phil and his wife, Lynn getting ready to enjoy hot rock (sashimi-style meat cooked at the table on a 1,000-degree volcanic rock).  Next you see Chef, Jordan Rubin at the Sushi Bar.  Just look at how fresh and beautiful everything looks!  When not at Madfish Grill, I am told Jordan can be found at wildly popular Uni Sashimi Bar in Back Bay, Boston.  I’m not a big sushi fan myself, preferring my meat cooked, but I could definitely go for some of that hot rock sashimi, and plan to next time the Sushi Bar is open (Thursday and Friday for dinner and Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner, and Memorial Day – check out menu here).  And can you identify the GMG contributor in the background behind Lynn?

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

Ahhhhhh! Finally!

I think you all know that Sista Felicia is an amazing cook.  Did you know that she bakes the most amazing macaroon cookies?  She baked these cookies and left them with Joey at the dock for me to have at the gallery (I was in Boston and the gallery was closed).  It was very trusting of her, as they apparently are Joey’s favorites.  He was very disciplined and didn’t break into them until I arrived.  I’ve had two of them myself.  Please come by and visit the gallery (77 Rocky Neck, G3 – noon to 8:00pm) and have one or two, and save me; if you don’t come and eat them, I will have to. 

Sista Felicia, thank you so very much; that was so sweet of you, as was the card with them.  EJ