Community Stuff 11/25/15

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UUSR 2015 Holiday Fair

The Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport will hold its annual Holiday Fair on December 4, 2015 from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 4 Cleaves Street, Rockport. Among the exciting offerings this year will be:

  • Unique Gift Baskets–gift-ready baskets for every taste, interest, and price
  • Original Art–small paintings by local artist
  • Bling!–lovingly restored jewelry and accessories
  • Children’s Shopping Emporium–gifts priced just-right for children shopping for family, teachers, and friends
  • Thrift Shop–freshly stocked with a supply of bargains for holiday gifts and decorations
  • Hand-Made Crafts–wonderful one-of-a-kind gifts
  • Potted Plants–many options dressed for the holidays

Raffle Tickets–take a change on even more holiday joy

  • Bake Sale and Hot Cider–busy shoppers deserve a holiday treat

For more information: 978-546-2989 rockportuu@rockportuu.org

 

Homiecast 11 Taped 11/23/15 At Enrico Pallazzo’s With Bobby Turner, Erik Lorden, Chris DeWolfe, @Craig Shoots and @Joey_C

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Homiecast 11 Taped 11/23/15 At Enrico Pallazzo’s With Bobby Turner, Erik Lorden, Chris DeWolfe, @Craig Shoots and @Joey_C

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Topics Include:

Monday Night Football Intro, The Grub and Erik Lorden’s Secret To Cast Iron Meatball Greatness, The Perfect Sized Balls, The Smoked Bluefin Tuna Dip,  Bobby Turner Debut On The Homiecast, That Time Craig and Bobby Shared Air space, Best Man Present For The Holiday, Craig Backs Up On His Peyton Manning Is The Greatest QB of All Time Rhetoric, Craig Will be wearing the Black and Gold For Patriot’s vs Steelers, Shout Out To Scotty and Helder From Backlash Brewing and Their Podcast www.betagainst.us, Subscribe To Bobby Turner’s Drone Dirty YouTube Channel, Patriots/Bills Pre/Game Predictions-

Bobby- Patriots 38 Bills 10

Erik Lorden- Patriots 42 Bills 9

Chris DeWolfe- Patriots 34 Bills 27

Craig Kimberley- Bills 28 Patriots 26

*Joey C- Patriots 28 Bills 14

Actual score-…

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Chickity Check It!- Bobby Turner’s Drone Dirty YouTube Channel

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Featuring Awesome Gloucester Ma Drone Footage and More- Check It Out and Subscribe Here

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HELLO CHOCOLATE LOVERS

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Calling all chocolate lovers (and friends of chocolate lovers) ~ Get this book from local chocolatier Hallie Baker, proprietor of Turtle Alley: Turtle, Truffle, Bark: Simple and Indulgent Chocolates to Make at Home.

HALLIE BAKER TURTLE ALLEY ©KIM SMITH 2015I am starting my Christmas wish list today and this book is at the top! Turtle, Truffle, Bark is available to purchase at Turtle Alley and on Amazon.

About the Author ~ Hallie Baker started learning how to make chocolates half her life ago, and hasn’t stopped since. She opened Turtle Alley Chocolates in Gloucester, MA. in 1999, and Turtle Alley II in Salem MA. in 2002. Her chocolates have been featured in Gourmet Magazine, Saveur, Roadfood, The Boston Globe, The Splendid Table, the Food Network’s Roker on the Road, the Rachel Ray show, Tonia’s Kitchen, and more.
Having studied painting in college, her parent’s sage advice to work in the food business kept her fed, but ultimately led her to her chocolatier-ing ways. Now playing with flavor is as much fun as painting was back in the day. This is Hallie’s first book. Fingers crossed for many more!

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Hallie’s book is the absolute perfect gift for the lover of all things chocolate on your Christmas list!

Rocky Neck Art Colony Holiday Art and Crafts Festival

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Rocky Neck Art Colony Holiday Art and Crafts Festival

at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester

EXHIBIT DATES
Fri Nov 27, 4 to 8 pm • Sat/Sun Dec 5-6, 10 am to 6 pm • Sat/Sun Dec 12-13, 10 am to 6 pm • Sat/Sun Dec 19-20, 10 am to 6 pm • Sat/Sun Dec 26-27, 10 am to 6 pm.

FIVE FESTIVE EVENTS

  • Friday, Nov 27, 6 to 8 pm: Preview Party – first chance to peruse the artwork while enjoying beverages and artist-made hors d’oeuvres
  • Saturday, Dec 5, 2 to 4 pm: Season’s Best Cookie Contest – sample homemade cookies and hot chocolate. Vote for your favorite.
  • Sunday, Dec 13, 2 to 4 pm : Holiday Tea – Sample teas and treats from around the world
  • Saturday, Dec 19, 4 to 6pm : Winter Solstice Party – Enjoy live music, cheery drinks and munchies
  • Sunday, Dec 27, 2 to 4pm : Yankee Swap – bring an extra wrapped gift, or something you have around the house (value $5 to $25) and join the fun.
“Redeemed By Fire” sterling silver necklace with pearl” by Katherine Bagley
“Spring Forth” mixed media sculpture by Pam Cortleigh
“Gentle Breeze” liquid pencil drawing by Marilyn Swift

The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) presents the third annual Holiday Art and Crafts Festival, open to the public on five consecutive weekends starting with a preview party from 6 to 8pm on Friday November 27 at the Cultural Center on Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester. The Holiday Festival is open for holiday viewing and shopping from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 28-29, Dec. 5-6, Dec. 12-13, Dec. 19-20, and Dec. 26-27. The public is invited to enjoy a festive event each weekend.

EXHIBITING ARTISTS

Exhibiting artists include jewelers Katherine Bagley, Deborah Barnwell, Belle & Me, Lisa Carlson, Trish Conant, Mindy Lindterk, Sally Seamans, and Deborah Way; painters Gail Gang, Mary McCarl, Deb Schradieck, and Marilyn Swift; photographers Harriet Harding, Carol McKenna, Skip Montello, Michael Oleksiw, David Piemonte, Judy Robinson-Cox, Tom Robinson-Cox, and Dani Shirtcliff; Mixed media artists Robin Colodzin, Deborah Barnwell, and Judy Robinson-Cox; printmakers Jane Keddy, Rusty & Ingrid, and Stephanie Mason; Sculptors Pam Cortleigh, and Sally Seamans.

Single Tree Music Presents Holidays & Wintertide featuring Chelsea Berry, Brian Alex of ENTRAIN, Renee Dupuis, Joe Cardoza and Dennis Monagle.

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On Saturday, December 12th at 7pm, join us for our 4th annual celebration of Christmas on Cape Ann: HOLIDAYS & WINTERTIDE.

Each year, this magical celebration of the holidays has highlighted holiday classics and lesser-known, future favorites performed by some of the area’s most acclaimed talents.

This year’s performance has moved to Gloucester, Massachusetts’ Tavern on the Harbor. The new location will afford our guests a more comfortable viewing and listening experience, a full bar and convenient access to parking.

Tickets are just $25 ahead of time or $30 at the door.

Get tickets here > http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2464074

tavern eTavern on the Harbor
30 Western Ave, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930

http://www.tavernontheharbor.com/
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Thanksgiving Eve @ The Rhumb Line ~ Dave Sag’s Blues Part with this crazy good lineup. Orville Giddings, Mark Earley, Tom Palance, Kent Allyn & Steve Chaggaris. This Blues Bash is right for you!

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Due to impending Turkey-eating holiday this week, We are commandeering Wednesday night at the Rhumb Line for a night of pre-digestive exercise. This means the heavy dancing guns.
So, C’mon down and boogie your scruples away to Mr. Orville Giddings and crew, featuring The Tower of Kielbasa Horns. That’s world-famous Mr. Marque Earley on honkophone and Tootin’ Tom Palance, on strumpet. Furthermore, a new guy: Mr. Kent Allyn will be poking’ those ivories in the nose. Wait till you hear this guy! Li’l Steevee Chaggaris will be thumpin’ and I’ll be basic. We’re gonna start a li’l later, too: 9 to midnight. Comport or contort yourself! Ask your yoga instructor if The Blues Bash is right for you!

Wednesday November 25 9pm-12am

rhumbline

40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732

http://www.therhumbline.com/

Spicy String Beans with Toasted Sesame

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Spicy up Thanksgiving with this easy to prepare, side dish!  Last week I served these delicious green beans with a Roasted Asian Infused Turkey. The family gave both a two thumbs up!https://instagram.com/p/-eEO3Cg13U/

 

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Liana’s Ransom visiting Gloucester Harbor on Monday

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November 23, 2015 Liana Ransom

For more information on this schooner please go to the following link:
http://www.lianasransom.com/

New HomieCast For Your Commute Is Live-

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Homiecast 11 Taped 11/23/15 At Enrico Pallazzo’s With Bobby Turner, Erik Lorden, Chris DeWolfe, @Craig Shoots and @Joey_C

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Topics Include:

Monday Night Football Intro, The Grub and Erik Lorden’s Secret To Cast Iron Meatball Greatness, The Perfect Sized Balls, The Smoked Bluefin Dip,  Bobby Turner Debut On The Homiecast, That Time Craig and Bobby Shared Air space, Best Man Present For The Holiday, Craig Backs Up On His Peyton Manning Is The Greatest QB of All Time Rhetoric, Craig Will be wearing the Black and Gold For Patriot’s vs Steelers, Shout Out To Scotty and Helder From Backlash Brewing and Their Podcast www.betagainst.us, Subscribe To Bobby Turner’s Drone Dirty YouTube Channel,

Patriots/Bills Pre/Game Predictions-

Bobby- Patriots 38 Bills 10

Erik Lorden- Patriots 42 Bills 9

Chris DeWolfe- Patriots 34 Bills 27

Craig Kimberley- Bills 28 Patriots 26

*Joey C- Patriots 28 Bills 14

Actual score- Patriots 20 Bills 13

*Denotes closest prediction

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SHOP LOCAL SATURDAY AT BACKYARD GROWERS!

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12238232_744193979017772_8600542545552765950_oCome do your holiday shopping for the gardeners in your life at Backyard Growers this Saturday for SHOP LOCAL SATURDAY! We have new t-shirts, ready-to-go garden gift tins filled with donated products from local businesses, and High Mowing seeds, sprouts, and gift boxes. 100% of your purchase will support our non-profit programs that benefit Gloucester kids and families!

PHOTO CREDIT: BACKYARD GROWERS

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM CAFFE SICILA

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Caffe Sicilia has a few pumpkin, ricotta, coconut cream, and pecan pies still available. They are going fast so hurry on in! Please pick up your pie orders before 8pm Wednesday night as they are closed Thanksgiving Day.

Captain Hollywood Mayor Sefatia ©Kim Smith 2015Mayor Sefatia stops in for a quick cup of Caffe Sicilia fabulous vegigie soup during her super busy day and shares a bite with Wicked Tuna Captain Hollywood Bill Muniz.Mayor Sefatia Caffe Sicilia ©Kim Smith

 Left to right Mario Balstreri (seated), Peter Zappa, our Mayor, and Peter Locontro

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