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Greasy Pole Movie At Fiesta!

Posted on by Rob Newton

Come check out the award-winning short documentary made by Gloucester-based filmmaking group of Michael Pallazola, Emile Doucette, Tom Papows and Brian Wright this Friday, Saturday and Sunday night at the new home of the Cape Ann Community Cinema. The cinema is located at 21 Main Street in Gloucester, above the St. Peter’s Club and Mystery Train Records. The film will be shown from 6:00pm to 10:30pm every 30 minutes.

Admission is free, and movie snacks (and a comfortable rest room) are available. Please come help us christen our new home!

http://gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_127224532.html

Sorry Charlie

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

In the past couple of days I’ve gotten a few emails from a person I really think the world of.  This woman is smart, sweet and well meaning but for the sake of answering what some may be thinking collectively in one post instead of individual emails I’ll address some of their concerns here.

This woman has been bothered by the potty humor or cursing that sometimes appears on GMG, written mainly by me.  She went on to tell me that she fears I’ll lose the GMG audience and it reflects poorly on me and the town.

Here is my respectful response to my friend who was bothered by the What Would You Do? post yesterday-

I’m sorry you didn’t find it amusing but I did.  Maybe that’s what my humor level is- like a third grader.  The blog had the highest amount of hits in one single day ever just yesterday, the day you wrote this email.

I appreciate all your comments and have the highest respect for you but I won’t compromise what the blog is to try to please everyone and bastardize it in a way to make it sterile and uninteresting from my perspective.  If I was getting paid to sell out my style and be the face of the city or the chamber of commerce or some other business group I would write it from that perspective but that isn’t what GMG is or ever promised to be.

The tag line from day one has been  “My view from the dock” and if the potty humor or the not-so-pretty side of things bothers you then I don’t know what to say except I will not compromise what I’m writing or posting for the sake of anyone. It is what it is- the good, bad and ugly.

Slacking Out Herring At Cape Seafoods

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Slacking Out Herring At Cape Seafoods, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Defrosted Herring Flats Get Dumped Into Vats
Defrosted Herring Flats Get Dumped Into Vats

Defrosted Flats Of Herring Get Salted in Vats
Defrosted Flats Of Herring Get Salted in Vats
Each Layer Of Herring Gets Salt As A Preservative
Each Layer Of Herring Gets Salt As A Preservative


What would you do?

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Here’s the scenario-

I go to a restaurant to grab a quick lunch before heading home from the dock.
I order a soda water w/lime and a burger and head to the bathroom to wash my hands after being at the dock all morning.  So after trying to open the mens room door I find it locked so I step aside and wait for whoever is in there to finish thier business (always an akward situation).
The fella opens the door and storms past me and I head in only to find a ginormous crap in the bowl. It was so big it curled around the bowl like a freaking python.

Now I wasn’t going in there to pinch a loaf, I was simply going in to wash my hands but now it’s gonna look like it was me that left that huge steamy turd.

I tried to flush the toilet using my foot but it wouldn’t go down.

Would you alert the manager and risk them thinking it was you that left the present behind or would you ignore it as if you never saw it?

Where Zat? #28

Posted on by Sharon

This week’s Where Zat may be too simple for those of you who know this area. But it could be difficult because it’s kind of generic. Anyone know for sure?

Have fun! And thanks for playing Where Zat for the last 4 months!DSC_7045 [640x480]

Texas Rollergirls Warm Up

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The Texas Rollergirls finished up their East Coast tour with a win over our Boston Massacre.

Texas Rollergirls, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Let’s Rock!

Krush Puppy In The Box

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Derby was a blast as usual although I was exhausted and didn’t get the interviews that I really enjoy doing because I just didn’t have the energy.

Krush Puppy In The Box, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Bloodbath Bettie
Mrs Dash, Bedlam Belle and Killary Clinton

Yesterday’s Dory Races- From Jay’s Boat

Posted on by Sharon

Thanks, Jay! That was great!

For more information on the results of the races, see Mike Lindberg’s post here.

BLOCK PARTY CANCELED

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Due to the near certainty of rain and out of respect to people who may want to alter their plans the June Block Party Has Been Cancelled.

We would like to encourage people to still go downtown and enjoy the shops and restaurants but the streets will not be closed

From Dawn Gadow- director at Art Haven-

Arrhhgg,
The Art Haven Crew will brave any storm, the pirates will still be out in force to help new recruits fit the bill–equipping them with swords, eyepatches, and pirate bandanas. Please be telling your friends.

Art Haven will Be dressing Children Like Pirates Today

Click this text for more info

Where Zat Answer

Posted on by Sharon

Where Zat 27

This building  is at the corner of Toronto Ave. heading out to the lighthouse next to the grey shed right before you turn the corner to go to Niles Pond. It’s a cool little structure with the rock wall and the wood design at the top.

Be Aware! My license expired!

Posted on by Sharon

Please be aware that the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is no longer sending out mail with information related to the following items:

  • License renewal notices
  • Mass ID renewal notices
  • License reinstatement letters:
    • Letter sent to a licensed customer when his/her license is reinstated, provided that the license is active
    • Letter sent to an unlicensed customer when his/her right to operate is reinstated
  • Registration reinstatement letters:
    • Letter sent to a person or corporation whose suspended registration has been reinstated
    • Letter sent to a person or corporation whose revoked registration has been reinstated
  • Vehicle Inspection reminder letters for vehicles that are overdue for inspection
  • Inspector license renewal notices
  • 7D license renewal notices
  • Driver’s Education Certificates
  • Junior Operator Brochures for parents (still available in branches)
  • Change of address labels (customers can create their own)

Plan B Tuna Seiner Getting Remade Into A Herring Seiner

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The Plan B was a tuna seiner that is now being re-outfitted as a herring seiner.

Plan B Tuna Seiner Getting Remade Into A Herring Seiner, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

New welding –
Finished –


GMG Local Music Schedule June 15-June 21

Posted on by Sharon

Remember you can subscribe to GMG Local Music by clicking on the link on the sidebar.There’s lots of good music in Gloucester this week. This post will be updated as info comes in.


Elliott’s

Latitude 43

Dog Bar

Rhumb Line

Capt. Carlo’s

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From Dave Sag

Rhumb Line Thursday Night Blues Party

Well, summertime’s here and you need sumphthin’ to keep you kool… so here it is: Mr. Willie Alexander heads over to the Rhumb Line this Thursday for a rip-snorting, heart attack inducing maelstrom of good ol’ rock n’ roll. Backing up over him will also be his longtime  glitarist from his Boom-Boom band, Mr. Billyclub Loosigian, and much revered drumnambulist Mr. Stevie Chaggaris. As usual, Greg T. and I will try to rein everyone in just enough to not blow a fuse. Good luck to us! It’ll be a great nite, so don’t miss it!

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From Steve Caraway-

..Of Babylon at The Dog Bar

Big Aqua-Net hair and leg warmers welcome

Thursday, June 18 at 9:00pm
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Phat Maxx this Friday night at Latitude 43

phat maxx

When:
Friday, June 19, 2009
8:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT

Where:
Latitude 43
Rogers St
Gloucester, MA 01930

So come on by and join us this Friday, June 19th!

See ya soon!

Thad, Pete, and Eric

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Mike O’Connell Band Elliott’s Tonight Friday  June 19

So Sorry! Last minute shout out,, Tonight at Elliott’s we will be appearing here on 1 Main St. Gloucester Ma. 8:30-11:30, Please come early for some Great Food and Drinks by Chef Jon,,  Special Guests coming to play also! Sorry so last minute with this e mail, Remember.. We Love You,, and we need your support so come on down and join in Tonight. Hope to see you, Have a great Father’s Day Weekend, Mike

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GARFISH returns to The Rhumbline Saturday June 20th

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Come dance the night away!

Start Time: Saturday, June 20 at 9:30pm
Where: The Rhumbline

The Rhumb Line has been in the live music business for over 30 years and has built a reputation as THE live music venue on Bostons North Shore. The Rhumb Line attracts a clientele who are passionate about music and expect nothing but the best. The Rhumb Line also serves up GREAT FOOD, so stop in for a great meal before the music starts! http://www.therhumbline.com

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Erinn Brown Band –  Our last gig with Fran McConville on guitar….

JUNE 20th, SATURDAY
9:15 pm – 12:30
The Dogbar
65 Main St Gloucester,MA

Come down and say “Bon voyage”…. but don’t buy him too many cuz he’s got a plane to catch!
Steve Peabody, drums/ Alison Keslow, bass/ Fran McConville, lead guitar/ and 2N on gtr/vox.

www.dogbarcapeann.com

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Elegant Trash – Cameron’s

Saturday   June 20th    9pm


Where Zat? #28- Revisited

Posted on by Sharon

DSC_6614 [640x480]I guess this was a tough one. So if you’re interested in where it is, take a ride out to the lighthouse on Eastern Point. It will be on the way. Look closely at the buildings and you’ll find it. Let me know if you spot it!

Fort Walk 2005

Posted on by Sharon

Fort WalkAfter the fireworks on Sunday night, when everything is winding down, around 11:30, the statue of St. Peter is carried through the Fort. The group stops along the way at the homes of those who have lived in the Fort for years. Confetti is thrown and the crowd shouts “Viva San Pietro!”. As the festivities close, St. Peter is placed back in the window at the Club until June of the next year.