INVASION OF THE LITTLE BLACK SCOTERS!

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The best kind of invasion–an usual bird invasion! The flock of male and female Black Scoters was fairly far offshore at daybreak. Later in the day I checked back on the scoters and they were continuing their southerly directed swim along the shoreline, but a little closer to the rocky coastline. Oh how I wish we could see them really close-up!

Male Black Scoters sport a distinctive orange-knobbed bill

I call them little because they are the smallest of the three scoters we would see in our area, the other two being Surf Scoters and White-winged Scoters. Even from far off shore I could hear their soft whistling calls.

The little Black Scoter breeds in the northern tundra, wintering along both the East and West coasts, as well as the Gulf of Mexico. This beautiful little duck is a species thought to be in decline, namely because of its susceptibility to oil spills and pollution.

A day late and a gobble more

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“…having bowed to the inevitability of the dictum that we must eat to live, we should ignore it and live to eat…” MFK Fisher

Leftovers indeed.

Jazz Brunch at Feather & Wedge This Sunday

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Feather & Wedge is open for its weekly Jazz Brunch this Sunday. New York City-based jazz guitarist, Steve Lacey, will be performing. Steve will be playing songs from the American Songbook along with some originals. If you’ve missed Steve’s performances at Feather & Wedge previously, make sure you catch him this time around. Reservations recommended. Call 978-999-5917 to book.

Sunday, November 25, 2018

10:30 – 2:30 PM

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Holiday Sales and Pop Up Shop at Treetop Yoga

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Treetop Yoga invites you into the studio for classes this weekend and to #shoplocal. We are so grateful for the downtown businesses in Gloucester and Rockport, and we encourage our community to support local shops on both Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. At Treetop, we will offer great deals this weekend on class passes, gift certificates, and retail items (clothing, yoga mats, jewelry, Herb and Stone skin and body products, etc.).

Our regular class schedule will run all weekend, and we will have extended hours with desk staff on hand for shopping throughout the day. The studio will be open Friday 9:00-6:30 and Saturday 7:00-4:00. We are excited to offer 15% off both Friday and Saturday (some exclusions apply).

In addition, we will host a Holiday Pop Up Shop for Small Business Saturday as we open our doors to local artisans. Join us in the Moon Studio as it is…

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One Of Our Lobster Boats, The Lori B’s Buoy Washes Up On Shore In Bermuda

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Jon Jerman From Bermuda Submits:

I am in Bermuda and today the fender with the name on it marked Lori B17 washed up on shore, the beach is Whalers cove beach in Southampton parish at the Fairmont Southampton resort on the island of Bermuda

Here she is in Gloucester MA at our dock-

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The Turkey Is On At The Ciaramitaro House. Live Cook On The @WeberGrills Ivory Mastertouch

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

She went on at 1:45PM.

Breast side down for the first hour. Two charcoal baskets full and pushed to the back of the kettle.

After one hour flip the bird and add about ten coals to each charcoal basket.  Pull the bird off at 165 internal temp probed in the thickest part of the thigh.

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Sister-In Law Erin’s charcuterie tray was ridiculous.

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Sister Felicia and Kate also monsters in the kitchen!

A great day!

This Weekend in the Arts 11/23-26/18

Posted on by James Eves

Rockport Art Association & Museum presents

Olga Gernovski One-Artist Show –
Color Transitions

November 24 – December 6, 2018

Opening Reception: Saturday, November 24th, 2 – 4 PM

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Color Transitions – An exhibition of oil paintings by artist Olga Gernovski will open in the Marguerite Pearson Room of the Rockport Art Association & Museum (RAA&M) on Saturday, November 24th with an artist’s reception from 2 – 4 PM. The exhibition will be on view Saturday, November 24 – Thursday, December 6.

Olga’s paintings show the celebration of sunlight through the leaves, through the flowers, and the inspiration of what nature is generously giving us every day. This exhibition represents fall, Olga’s favorite time of year – the most colorful season, and opens Thanksgiving weekend when people are grateful for many things in life.

“I wish for the people looking at my paintings to feel the acuteness of a red blossom, transparency of glass, rushing forces of nature and the thrill of human emotions. At those moments, lines flow as music and every artwork is a confession.”

– Olga Gernovski

Rockport Art Association & Museum

12 Main Street, Rockport MA 01966
978-546-6604
www.rockportartassn.org

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Sea Smoke on Thanksgiving Morning

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Only November 22, 2018 and the sea smoke off Shore Road was awesome,  The wind blowing the sea smoke very impressive Mother Nature.  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving

Black Friday and Small Business Saturday 20% off sale at Foster’s Grill Store

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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107 Eastern Ave Gloucester MA

(978) 283-1275

Thanksgiving eve – Open 8 am to 3 pm

Thanksgiving – CLOSED

Black Friday – Open 9 am to 5 pm

Small Business Saturday – Open 9 am to 5 pm