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Sheila Jones ~ Photos of music and Gloucester events.

Posted on by Joanne
Just got this email from Sheila Jones a lovely female vocalist and woman, of course. She and her husband Ron sing around town at different venues. (Sheila also sings with The Honky Tonk Women).  They are a real treat to hear together or alone. They (Sheila and Ron, also known as the Sheila and Ron Road Show then Sheila and  Elaine  also know as the Everly Sisters ) just finished a 6 month gig at the Alchemy with Dan King on his Thursday “acoustic” night. Let’s see what the New Year will bring.
Hi Joanne,
I have some photos that might be of interest to “anyone” on the staff.
I posted them on Flickr and want to get them out to everyone in the community.
because I don’t know WHO a lot of these folks are, but I know they would appreciate
seeing themselves and I figure Good Morning Gloucester would be the best bet for them
to view them.  Let me know what you think.
Best,
Sheila
The Holiday Tea at The Magnolia Inn.

Gloucester Ma – Middle St. Walk 2010

http://www.flickr.com/photos/99572267@N00/sets/72157625495758187/show/

Four part harmony, Doo – wop, oldies and 60’s girl groups, quartet from Gloucester, MA. Mass Barbara J, Elaine P., Caroline H., Sheila on guitar

Deb Clarke Art Show Reception Today 3pm-5pm

Posted on by capeannpainter

Deb Clarke Art Show Reception Today 3pm-5pm

Deb Clarkes Art Show Reception is Rescheduled for this Sunday 12/19/2010

Deb’s Art Show and Sale is now open to the Public.

it’s located at;

The Random Arts Gallery on Lexington Ave. in Beautiful Magnolia!

Check out the Box of Paintings she has that you can pick one out for FREE!

3pm-5pm Wine and Cheese will be served.

Anna Hyatt Huntington

Posted on by God's Morning

Did you know that this was the studio of renowned sculptor, Anna Hyatt Huntington, who created the World War I Memorial in Legion Square featuring the impressive sculpture of Joan of Arc on horseback? The horse was modeled after a magnificent Percheron that was part of the team at the East Gloucester fire station. Huntington’s niece posed astride a barrel, as she modeled the figure of Joan, first nude, then in costume. Anna Hyatt Huntington (1876-1973) became one of the best-known and most prolific sculptors of the 20th century. The studio is the first house on the left after you cross the causeway on Washington Street heading toward Annisquam Village.

Barbara & Jerry McAllister From Vero Beach Wish The GMG Community Happy Holidays!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Hi Joey,

We hope you and your family are having a blessed and beautiful Christmas Season.  Our best wishes for a happy and most importantly healthy 2011. I so much love GMG and wanted to send a greeting from Vero Beach (since we finally have thawed out from 27 degrees!!)  I look forward to GMG EVERYDAY.  I want a greasy pole ornament.  Let me know how to get one.  Is it snowing there yet??? 

Best Wishes,

Barbara & Jerry McAllister

Really?

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I just got an email from a guy who wants me to help him understand wordpress (the blogging platform which GMG uses). So I called him back.

This guy wants to start a blog and the premise of the blog has merit but when I asked him what he was stuck on as far as setting up the blog it was honestly some of the most rudimentary of things such as inserting a photo and adding pages. 

As many of you know I like to help people but when I asked him if he had even attempted to use the help sections in the support pages of wordpress his response was that the explanations were too “wordy” and that by sitting down one on one with someone it would be easier.  OK, I can understand all this up to this point and was still willing to help out with some of the basics over the phone.  I gave him a bunch of my shortcuts and tips.

But then he said something that really turned me off to the whole idea of helping him.

His words- “I’d be willing to sit down with you some time this week so you can teach me one on one how to do all this”

Really now?  I guess I should be honored that he would allow me to donate my time and expertise gleaned after thousands of hours figuring all this out on my own.

He would be willing to sit down with me.  I wonder if I should pay him for his time while I teach him all the ins and outs of blogging.  I guess if I have any time away from the dock he feels it would be best spent directly being his one-on-one tutor. 

Don’t get me wrong I like to help people but I’m not all about being the doormat who every time someone needs a free photo for a news story or for publicity for some commercial venture that I should be the thankful one for being the one to provide it.  How bout a fucking please or sounding a little bit thankful instead of assuming that I have nothing better to do. 

All it would have taken was one single please or hint of being thankful.  I like to help but don’t take me for a doormat.

end of rant

Deb Clarke Art Reception Rescheduled! This Sunday 12/19/2010

Posted on by capeannpainter

Deb Clarkes Art Show Reception is Rescheduled for this Sunday 12/19/2010

Deb’s Art Show and Sale is now open to the Public.

it’s located at;

The Random Arts Gallery on Lexington Ave. in Beautiful Magnolia!

Check out the Box of Paintings she has that you can pick one out for FREE!

3pm-5pm Wine and Cheese will be served.

Took this flash pic before I left the gallery Sunday. It is a tight space, jam-packed with work. This is one small section. There is a lot more.

The reception sunday was a washout. Pelting cold rain and wind. David and I drank some wine and ate a lot of cheese/crackers. My friend Paul Frontiero from http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com stopped by, took some pictures and David bent his ear for a bit.

Reception Redux next Sunday 3-5.

best,
deb.

ALSO, DEB HAS A BOX OF PAINTINGS THAT YOU CAN BROWSE AND PICK OUT ONE FOR FREE! I grabbed a beauty Last Sunday and it’s Hanging on my Wall right now. IF IT’S FREE IT’S FOR ME!

THE FREE BOX!!!

Yeah! Thanks GMG!

Posted on by capeannpainter

Thanks to GMG We’re down about $60.00 today and probably at least another $60.00 tomorrow! My Beautiful Wife Cathy who’s a Nurse at Seacoast Nursing Home bought a few Greasy pole Ornaments and T-Shirts from Tiny Island Glass Beach store at the Westend of Main St. Today. It sounds like the woman who sold her the stuff could’nt have been nicer! She gave a little discount because she bought a lot of stuff. Maybe if she dropped my Name she could’ve have done even better.  Well, Maybe.

We Love the ornament! Very Creative! and pretty! It means a lot to two of my Son’s who have walked the Pole at St. Peter’s.

Gloucester is full of very creative People.

I don’t recomend things very often, But these Greasy pole Ornaments and T-Shirts are Unique and Beautiful! Check them Out!

Christmas Concert in Rockport December 18th

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The North Shore Christian Men’s Choir and the Lighthouse Brass Quintet
will host a Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 18th at 3:00 p.m.
at the First Baptist Church, Four High Street at Harvey Park, Rockport.
Free admission.  Refreshments will be served.  All are welcome and
invited to attend.
This concert is part of Rockport’s Annual Christmas Pageant that
will be held at 5 p.m.  Don’t miss Christmas in Rockport; like the town
and the season, it is special!

LIGHTS OF LOVE LIGHTS UP ADDISON GILBERT HOSPITAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Lights of Love

Nearly 200 Cape Ann residents and business and community leaders turned out for the 3rd annual Lights of Love Tree Lighting Ceremony at Addison Gilbert Hospital.  The event, which took place on December 2nd , brings community members together to honor family and friends who have battled cancer and to support Gorton’s Specialty and Cancer Care Center at Addison Gilbert Hospital.

The Lights of Love is a volunteer effort led by Gloucester residents Sue Kyle and Shawn Wilson to help raise awareness of the world class cancer care available at Addison Gilbert Hospital. During the ceremony guests enjoyed a special visit from Santa, and caroling with the talented Gloucester High School Chorus, which was led by GHS Music Director Dave Adams. The tree lighting, symbolizing the many Cape Ann residents affected by cancer, was one of the highlights of the evening.  Cape Ann artist Ken Knowles also donated an original painting for the event and many local businesses contributed to the “Fives for Lives” raffle packages.

“This marks the third annual Lights of Love ceremony and we are now proud to call it an official Cape Ann tradition,” said Dr. Angus “Sandy” McIntyre, an oncologist at Addison Gilbert Hospital.  “We are thrilled to have the community involved in this wonderful event.  Gorton’s offers vital cancer and specialty care services right here on the North Shore, and we are so grateful for the continued support of this facility.”

The Gorton’s Center offers a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to patient care that brings together medical oncology physicians, pathologists, radiologists and nurses to provide patients with the latest diagnostic technology and evaluation, innovative treatment approaches, and superior care and support. Patients also have access to the latest in clinical trials and protocols through Addison Gilbert’s affiliation with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

There are nearly 3,000 patient visits to the Gorton’s Center each year.  Since its launch in 2008, the Lights of Love has raised close to $35,000 for the Gorton’s Center.

Those wishing to make a gift in support of Addison Gilbert Hospital Cancer Care Services can visit www.addisongilbert.org and click on "giving/make a gift" and select Addison Gilbert Hospital Annual Fund.  Please note Lights of Love in the "in honor of" section.

To see a full listing of Sponsors and Cape Ann Tributes, please visit the Addison Gilbert Hospital Main Entrance throughout the month of December.  The 2010 Lights of Love Photo Gallery is available at www.addisongilbert.org/lightsoflove. 

Please save the date for the 2011 Lights of Love Raffle and Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 1, 2011.

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