Thanksgiving Break Pop Up Art Fair UPDATE Gloucester’s inaugural younger artist fair

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Hi Joey,

Since the first announcement, we now have 10 younger Gloucester artists signed up for the inaugural Thanksgiving Break POP UP ART FAIR on November 28, 2015 at the Hive from 4-8pm.

So far that’s representation from GHS alumni years 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, and 2015. Pretty good so far!

We hope more artists will sign up and can’t wait to see what they do. Spread the word! Contact Pauline at paulinebresnahan@hotmail.com to add your name to the growing list of exhibitors. We are looking for artists working with any media and/or creative service. Writers, musicians, documentarians, performers, printmakers—who is out there?

Friends and family: please share the fair and save the date. And thanks Joey for the first post—it truly helped to get the news out and encourage sign ups.

Click here for the first announcement on GMG https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2015/09/22/gloucester-18up-and-under30-cook-up-some-good-art-this-semester-and-let-your-hometown-buy-thanksgiving-break-pop-up-art-fair/

POP UP fair update Oct 11 2015

I Have to Know!

Posted on by Nichole S.

So, I suppose there is a chance that these “flashes” are simply sunlight reflecting off of boats waaaay far out, but I don’t think so.

When driving home from Cape Hedge Beach, past Pebble Beach, by Lands End, and down Eden Road along the ocean near Thacher’s Island, my own Thatcher noticed “lights” flashing off that little sailboat.  After pulling over, and upon closer inspection, the lights were obviously well beyond the sailboat and more to the right.  He was concerned the boat was in trouble and was shooting off flares.  Too much Discovery Channel or National Geographic at home? Maybe.

So, we watched for a while and they continued….a good distance a part, dotting the horizon.

Forgive the surly tone coming from one of my boys ….and the dog barking in the background.  Such is my life.

Watch closely, to the right of the boats, and as far over as the edge of the screen.  You’ll see 7 or so flashes.  Just sunlight?  I don’t know…maybe.

You thought you didn’t like brussel sprouts til you roasted them on the @STOKGrills Charcoal Drum Using Their wok insert

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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I never thought I liked brussel sprouts but we were doing mushroom swiss burgers with sauteed onions and I was looking for a side.  At Stop and Shop in East Gloucester they had brussel sprouts on sale for $2 a bag so I figured I could do something with them on the grill.

I never thought I’d have such a passion for BBQ Charcoal grilling but this grill with all the different inserts and the cast iron grates and the ash catching system at the bottom and the figuring out how to arrange your coals, it’s just straight up addicting. The process just takes you away and while I can’t imagine why some people like to golf, I imagine it’s the same type of thing- that you immerse yourself in the process and the stresses of every day life go away because you need to be focused.   It’s been a joy and the thing that takes the STOK grill system to the next level is all the cool inserts that you can use to try different types of cooking with wood chunks, chips and/or charcoal.

Anyway, preparing and roasting the brussel sprouts couldn’t be easier. 

You wash them under cold water and dry them, cut them in half length-wise drizzle them with Atlantic Saltworks coarse salt, crushed black pepper and some garlic powder and place them cut side down on the wok insert or if you don’t have the wok insert , a good seasoned cast iron pan will do.  Get the grill up to 400 degrees and move them around a little as you cook.   About 15 minutes and they’ll bring out that sweet caramelizing  from the heat.   If you didn’t think you liked brussel sprouts, you really ought to give them a try this way.

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DOG BAR BREAKWATER PANORAMA

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Dog Bar Breakwater panorama, from end to end!

Dog Bar Breakwater Panorama ©Kim Smith 2015

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Built to protect ships from the Dog Bar Reef, the Dog Bar breakwater was built on top of the ledge. The half mile long breakwater is seven and a half feet above mean high water and ten feet wide, constructed of 231,756 tons of Cape Ann granite over a substructure of rubble. Built by the Army Corps of Engineers between 1894 and 1905 at a cost of only $300,000.00, I wonder what it would cost to build a granite breakwater such as Gloucester’s in today’s economy?

For more interesting history about the Dog Bar Breakwater visit Lighthouse Friends and Terry Weber’s fun facts about the Breakwater.

Eastern Point Lighthouse ©Kim Smith 2015

Catnip Bill

Posted on by God's Morning

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This is the portrait of Catnip Bill done by Isabel La Freniere in the late 1950’s, for those of you who fondly remember the Catnip Man.

Submitted by Rob Dorting.  Thanks Rob.

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If you missed Gloucestercast 154 Where Toby Walks Out, It’s A Pretty Good One-

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Topics Include:

Bernice Blitz wins this weeks podcast subscriber contest

Coyote Attacks An Adult Human Being On Eastern Point ,Cape Ann Artisans Fall Tour Ends Monday Night at 5PM, Greg Verga considering a write in campaign, Black Mass reviews from Kim and Joey, www.CapeAnnCommunity.com, John Cougar Mellencamp 64 dating Christy Brinkley 61, Mayoral Arts and Culture Debate Review From Kim Smith, Ben Richardson From Gloucester to Head US Sailing program For The US Olympics, Toby Has Difficulty Answering A Yes Or No Question and Walks Out, Eric Lorden Pool Table Power Move Discussion

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Calling All Sports Fans

Posted on by Nichole S.

While watching the Patriots yesterday….and while sadly NOT watching the Red Sox play postseason ball, I started to wonder…..

How are we divided?

If you had to pick one of the major team sports to call a favorite which one would it be? I am well aware that golf, tennis, polo, race car driving, archery, boxing, wrestling, etc. are absolutely sports…but, for these purposes, let’s stick with Baseball, Football, Basketball, Hockey, and Soccer.  

For the record, I’m talking as a spectator.  What is your favorite team sport to watch and cheer for?

Please take the survey below, but also feel free to comment if your answer needs explanation.

 

GloucesterCast 154 With Guests @KimSmithDesigns, @Donnaard, Big Tony, Toby Pett and Host @Joey_C Taped 10/11/15

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Topics Include:

Bernice Blitz wins this weeks podcast subscriber contest

Coyote Attacks An Adult Human Being On Eastern Point ,Cape Ann Artisans Fall Tour Ends Monday Night at 5PM, Greg Verga considering a write in campaign, Black Mass reviews from Kim and Joey,  www.CapeAnnCommunity.com, John Cougar Mellencamp 64 dating Christy Brinkley 61, Mayoral Arts and Culture Debate Review From Kim Smith, Ben Richardson From Gloucester to Head US Sailing program For The US Olympics, Toby Has Difficulty Answering A Yes Or No Question and Walks Out,  Eric Lorden Pool Table Power Move Discussion

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Somebody pinch me

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Somebody pinch me. Out of work in time to catch the second half of the Pats game. No one home but me. A bowl of leftover Duckworth lobster risotto. A cold colors light. My fuzzy robe and my ugg slippers. Are you kidding me right now? #missyoukate

AMBER AND JOHN FISHING BOAT WITH SAIL?

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

What is the purpose of the sail on the Amber and John? Is to help power the boat or does it have some other purpose? I would love to know. Thank you.

Fishing boat with sail ©Kim Smith 2015

 

Cape Ann Artisans Tour 2015

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Wish I could visit all Artisans, there is another chance on Monday, October 12, 2015.  It is a great take in.