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Mermaids on Main Street

Posted on by S.D. Kelly

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In anticipation of tomorrow night’s special shopping event in Rockport, here’s a little preview of the store The Paper Mermaid, located at 57 Main Street in Rockport, just around the corner from Front Beach.

The Paper Mermaid is a treat, both visually and practically-speaking.  Mary, the owner, carries some fantastic toys – we are faithful fans of the Automoblox line of cars (check ’em out, parents & grandparents – they are inexpensive, well-made, and kids like them – what more could you ask for?), books, and games.  She also covers a lot of ground in the world of paper.  There is a great selection of cards, many of which feature designs by local artists (including Mary herself), notepaper, and art supplies, both for children and grown-ups.  The atmosphere of the store is both modern and vintage, wildly colorful but also somehow very calm.  Shopping for toys and greeting cards can actually be a pleasant experience, shockingly enough, when you do it at The Paper Mermaid.   The store is featuring a discount during tomorrow night’s shopping event – for details give Mary a call at 978-546-3553.

GMG/THE OPEN DOOR HOLIDAY COOKIE CONTEST THIS SATURDAY AT CITY HALL!

Posted on by laurielufkin

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Ladies, gentlemen and kids of all ages–fire up those ovens and bring your holiday cookies to Gloucester City Hall on Saturday, December 11th at 1:00pm for the second annual Good Morning Gloucester Holiday Cookie Contest to benefit The Open Door Food Pantry.

Entry fee is $5.00 and two non-perishable food items for The Open Door.

And here are the rules:

You may enter more than one type of cookie but you must donate $5.00 and two non-perishable food items per entry.

Your entries will be judged on the following criteria by qualified food professionals and local notables, all with excellent taste buds:

Taste 40%

Appearance (of cookies and overall presentation) 20%

Texture 20%

Overall Appeal of cookies 20%

And now, the particulars:

You may decorate and garnish your entries with holiday flair as desired, 12 cookies per plate please–presentation is important!

No professional bakers/chefs or culinary arts students allowed to enter please.

No mixes allowed.  All entries must be from scratch.

Three legible copies of recipe must accompany all entries. Please include name, address and telephone number on the BACK of each sheet.  Recipes may be reproduced.  If your recipe is not original (your personal creation), please attribute its origin.

Judging will begin promptly at 1:30 and will conclude when all entries have been judged.  Announcement of the winners will follow the conclusion of judging.

You do not have to be present for announcement of the winners, but it will be more fun if you are.

The decisions of the judges are final.

All cookie entries will be packaged and donated to The Open Door the night of the event.

I am assembling prizes now so if you have something foodie/local/fun you would like to donate to the prize baskets, please let me know.    There will be adult first, second and third prizes and prizes for the kids too!

If you have any additional questions please feel free to email me at laurielufkin@yahoo.com and I will help you.

This Thursday at Latitude 43 ~ Mark Early & Karen Ristuben

Posted on by Joanne

This Thursday at Latitude 43, it’s Mark Early’s gig, featuring Rocky Neck’s own Karen Ristuben – Leading the band and singing from the American Songbook while holding down the rhythm guitar chair.  Nick Aparo will be the bassist, with special guest wizard Gary Wittner on guitar.

Don’t miss this special evening of music by some wonderful players, 6:30 – 9:00.

http://www.karenristubenmusic.com/

http://www.myspace.com/markearleysax

http://heritageensembles.com/june_002.htm

http://www.garywittner.com/pages/roadway.html

Deb Clarke’s Art Show and Opening Reception Sunday Dec 19th

Posted on by capeannpainter

Debbie Clarke’s Art Show and Sale is now Open to the Public at the Random Arts Gallery on Lexington Ave. in Magnolia.

Debbie will also be having an opening Reception On Sunday

December 19, 2010 between 5pm and 8pm

Drop in and say hello, share some cheer. (usual artist offerings: wine and cheese)

Artist in residence Sunday-Monday 1pm-5/6/7pm ish throughout December
For a private viewing or for more information call:  978-652-8273

Looking through the window of the Random Arts Gallery at Debs Show
One wall of Debbies Art show
Some of Deb's Sharpie Drawings only $25. signed. What a Deal!

You can check out more Photos of Debs Art that will be for sale by clicking the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46841138@N07/5238453335/in/photostream/

So You Want To Bang Out Some Holiday Shopping? Holiday Gift Photo Orders to Support The Effort

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Why stress out about holiday gifting?  I got your answer right here baby!

You want to get some Holiday shopping done from the comfort of your couch and support the Blog at the same time?

Thanks to the folks who have ordered photos.  Here is the info if anyone would like to order one (I’ll repost this once a week through the season in case folks want to contribute to the blog and my new camera fund) 🙂

Much thanks to the people who have ordered!  I appreciate it big time.

Many people have asked to buy my pictures and I’ve long refused but I’ve decided with the holidays coming up I’d give people an opportunity to get some holiday shopping done early and at the same time give the people who ask if there is any way they could support the blog a way to cut down on some of my hosting expenses and the like.

Most people charge upwards of $25 for an 8×10 photo but I decided that I’d start the pricing at $15 and give folks a break incrementally the more they buy. So if you would like to support the effort I put into the blog and want to bang out some holiday shopping early check out the pictures and email me at goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com with the picture number(s) you would like and your address and I will mail them to you. Each photo will come in a protective sleeve ready for gifting. All photos will come sans the Good Morning Gloucester Watermark.

You may not dig my photography but want a way to say thanks for the work put in. If so, here’s your chance.

click the picture below to see the set and to select any pictures you might like

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Number of Pictures Cost
1 $15
2 $29
3 $42
4 $52
5 $60
6 $66
7 $70
8 $80
9 $90
10 +1 Free Picture $100

Shipping cost will be $2.99 total for any amount ordered.

email goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com (that’s me) to place an order and I’ll email you the details

Ron Gilson Updates “The Gloucester I Love”

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Out of the Ashes Rises A Symbol of Hope

December 6, 2010
Congratulations to our Cape Ann Jewish Community, especially to their synagogue design and architectural oversight committee, for the beautiful futuristic building taking shape on historic Middle Street. This modern temple sends a message of hope and inspiration. Our Jewish community is alive and well, moving forward with an edifice that inspires hope for the future while honoring their founding fathers from the past.
Gloucester has been my home for a lifetime and some of my most memorable experiences involved my Portuguese neighbors and lifelong Italian friends. Reflecting on my formative years, our Jewish community the smallest of Cape Ann’s ethnic groups influenced my life more than any other; I am truly grateful.

Click here for the entire blog post

A Tribute to John Lennon with special guest Dan King Wednesday at 8:00pm

Posted on by Joanne

From Fly Amero,



Thirty years ago to the day…

On Monday, December 8, 1980, John Lennon was fatally shot four times in front of the Dakota Building, NYC, by Mark David Chapman after a mixing session with Yoko Ono at Record Plant Studio.  As with the Kennedy assassination, most of us remember exactly where we were when we heard the tragic news.  Upon the suggestion of bartender Michael Gallagher, Dan and I have put a modest collection of his songs together for the purpose of a special Rhumb Line tribute.  Hope you can all be there.

Feel free to bring candles and lighters. Dinner with Fly Amero: 8 – 11pm Host and perform as always

*Each week features a special, invited musical guest *Comfort food dinner specials from Dave Trooper’s kitchen

*Sponsored by Shipyard Ale Food is prepared fresh by “Troop” and is always good!

Fred features special discounted entrees with half-off on a Shipyard every week!

 

December 15th: Rhumb Line Christmas Party

December 22nd:Amero Family Christmas

 

🙂 ~ Fly>

 

 

Dan King:photo by Louise

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WhereZat? Winner! Micah again?

Posted on by Sharon

Here’s another view of the photo location- off Summer St. in Manchester where those steer used to be. I thought this might be easier than it was, but only one person got it-Micah Dean! Congratulations!

Thanks,everyone, for playing. See you next week!

6 Responses to WhereZat? Just for fun!

  1. swimdad says:

    Marsh around Concord and Bray Streets

  2. George Burton says:

    Is it Niles pond

  3. George Burton says:

    Niles Pond

  4. Is it Clark’s Pond

  5. Micah Dean says:

    On 127 in Manchester, just east of the Railroad bridge?

  6. Mike Titus says:

    Atlantic Street near Camp ground, pull out, looking North

Charlie Farren & Jon Butcher have teamed up and collaborated as FBI

Posted on by Joanne

Farren/Butcher Inc.

They will be performing together as Charlie Farren & Jon Butcher – two distinct talents, who have both led world renown groups and both have performed throughout the country as well-recognized leaders of bands that have gained them both countless reviews across the country and beyond as bandleaders, and writers of popular music that has maintained its place in New England music history for countless years, through their well-known bands, and  have been mainstays in local music i.e. Jon Butcher Axis  and through various groups, that have gone under different names, but still remained  under the direction of Charlie Farren through several changes,from his bands Balloon who played at the Channel,The Jamm Band, both of which featured several luminary people in  rock history such as James Montgomery, Roger Earl of Foghat & others in local rock history.He toured with Joe Perry Project and  also  with his own group Farrenheit, which featured bassist David Hull who co wrote songs together that became rock classics,such as East Coast-West Coast and Political Vertigo and Listen to the Rock, and I,ve Got the Rock and Rolls again- they spent years together that including a new band that featured his sister Robin  and ex Berlin Airlift bassist Philip Bynoe-former Til Tuesday guitarist Robert Holmes as second lead guitarist and heavy touring brought them to open shows With Aerosmith, Brad Delp & Boston,and several other groups.

They have played over the years as Farren  with New England, the Fools, Aimee Mann, and has now started a new collaboration with  a veteran rocker who will be joining forces to create a new sound. Both have performed in front of thousands all across the country and they bring their experience as rockers to the Cruiseport Terminal in Gloucester this Friday Dec 10 @ 8 p.m.to help the Vernal Pond Group – help the environmental issues that now have become serious issues.

Proceeds will be donated to their continuance of resources that are on Cape Ann.

Morgan Huke

Christmas tree is up!

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

A beautiful Christmas tree from Wolf Hill!
I’m almost done decorating. It’s so fun to go through all the ornaments and the memories that go along with them.

Gloucester resident Kendra McGrath granted Medical Device patent

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Gloucester resident granted Medical Device patent

Kendra McGrath of Little River, along with her team in the Northeastern University Capstone Program for the Mechanical Engineering class of 2005, received a patent November 23, 2010 for the Hydrocephalus shunt system quick connector assembly, a device that can be used in a prevalent form of brain surgery. “The connector assembly can be operated quickly, minimizing the time for the surgical procedure and the opportunity for infection.”, says http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7837646.html.

The Northeastern Team was working under the supervision of Johnson & Johnson sponsorship. The Capstone team cited in the patent are Eidinger, Bruce (Sutton, MA, US), Mcgrath, Kendra (Gloucester, MA, US), Rigberg, Joshua (New York, NY, US), Callaway, Peter (Laguna Beach, CA, US), Macomber, Mark (Norton, MA, US).

Ms. McGrath is a designer for California Closet Company, Inc., partner in the Event Planning firm WingaerChic, LLP and graduate of Gloucester High School class of 2000.

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