Russ Gershon Trio (RG3) Friday, June 19, 2015, 7:30pm

The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

Tickets: $15 at the door, $10 Rocky Neck Art Colony members.
Limited seating – call ahead to reserve, 978-515-7004

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The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) Only Excellent Music series is thrilled to present an outstanding evening of jazz by the Russ Gershon Trio (RG3).

The leader of Boston’s legendary Either/Orchestra, Russ Gershon will be on saxophones, flute and piano joined by bassist Blake Newman (Lizard Lounge poetry band, Revolutionary Snake Ensemble, Agachiko) and drummer Oscar Suchanek (Either/Orchestra) for an evening of soulful jazz. The program will include Sonny Rollins’ seldom-heard Freedom Suite, Charles Mingus’ Meditations on Integration and music by Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Gershon and others. Swinging, bluesy, exploratory and exciting.


People Really Eat This Stuff?

 

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Why do people eat Mushrooms?

I never understood it. There’s no taste to them they only suck up the flavors they’re cooked in.

I personally think they’re are disgusting looking. Not a fan of the texture.

I will only eat them if there is no way to pick them out of food they’re cooked with.

Maybe GMG will have a Mushroom cook off. Then maybe someone can change my small mind.

Below there are some photos of a mini mushroom farm my son bought.

It’s easy to do and it’s funny watching them grow everyday. They grow very fast.

They’re called “Oyster Mushrooms” so if your into eating these disgusting things I’m sure you’ll enjoy them.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Grilled-Oyster-Mushrooms/

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE

Rockport Music Just Announced Pousette-Dart Band

Just Announced!

SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER

Pousette-Dart Band

Saturday, August 8, 8 PM

 

 

 

A fixture of the folk rock scene of the 70’s and 80’s, Jon Pousette-Dart continues to find that sweet spot between rock, blues and country.  Whether mining classic hits from his days fronting the Pousette-Dart Band (“Amnesia,” ‘County Line,” “For Love”) or shifting into the acoustic bluesy folk of his current solo work, Pousette-Dart remains a vibrant and beloved performer.
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New Podcast Festival Screening 
SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER
CAST PARTY: Podcast Festival Live Tuesday, July 28, 8 PM 

Hosts of several of the biggest and best podcasts in the world will convene for CAST PARTY, a festive, rousing original variety show beamed live via satellite from New York City, including RadioLab, Invisibilia, and Reply All.

Rockport Chamber Music Festival in full swing!

 

 

Don’t Miss These Great Upcoming Chamber Music Concerts!

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The Madfish Grille Grand Opening this Friday with “Groove Therapy” then Music for the rest of the weekend. Saturday “Mike O’Connell & Friends” and on Sunday “Soul Rebel Project”

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The Madfish would like to invite YOU to the first of our fresh and invigorating experiences, GRAND OPENING night! For our lively evening we are offering you LATE NIGHT BBQ and RAW BAR. In addition, we will have a SPECIAL VISIT from Ketel One. Groove Therapy will grooving you all night long in our new “Big Room”! So come join us, because here at The Madfish Grille …”WE HAVE MORE FUN!”  Saturday Mike O’Connell and Friends then on Sunday Soul Rebel Project

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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Groove-Therapy/164865875787?sk=timeline

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http://www.soulrebelproject.com/

The Mad Fish

77 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930

978-281-4551

Email
info@madfishgrille.com

Dave Sag’s Blues Party Tonight with Jon Ross @ The Rhumb Line 8:30pm-11:30pm 6.18.2015

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Dave says,

I’m psyched for this week! My electrolytes are running high, so, let’s get to it! This Thursday our martini-induced conglomeration starts with that Maine mind-melter, Mr. Jon Ross, on catarrh and vocals.It’s been a while since we joined forces and the chemistry has always been bubbly.

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Not only that, but Mr.John Cameron has taken time off from slicing his fingers in his shop to join us on the typewriter. Keys, that is. Always a pleasure. And Mr. Chris Rivelli, of RFB fame, is diving in for eggbeating sorties that will have you running for cover. Gwan be a great time!
Now Sunday, why not spill your drink all over your flip flops dancing to the groovy sounds of Mr. Orville Giddings and company at the Mile Marker? I’ll be there with the likes of Mr. John Cameron (again!),and L’il Steevee Chaggaris, on drummps. It’s a great place to have light indigestion and several strong drinks while waiting for summer to happen. hours: 6 to 9. Semi- nudity advised.

Would You Lookey Here At Who Just Manned Up and Hopped On The @STOKGrills Revolution! @Frankruptcy

Hey Frankie, I think they may give you 29 cents at the scrapyard for the old Weber. Bah! 🙂

Looks like it’s gonna be pizza makin’ time on the @stokgrills #wooot @kettlepizza #kettlepizza

Pet of the Week-Hogan

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Hello, my name is Hogan and I am a happy hound!  I enjoy walks in the park and snuggle time on the couch.  I get along with other dogs and like life at a slower and quieter pace.  If you think I might be the fellow for you then be sure to come in soon.  For more information about Hogan or any of his furry friends please visit the shelter in person or check our website www.capeannanimalaid.org for more information.

St. Peter Novena Day 3

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Video take on day 2 of the 2015 St Peter Rosary

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Last Night’s Head Table Leading the Nightly Rosary

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Rose Loiacono and Grace Favazza

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Grazia Taormina and Giovanna Taormina

Faces of the Rosary

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Kay Orlando (left)

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Sara Maniaci and Maria Sanfilippo 

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Fina Farrara

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Grace Ciaramitaro and Margarita Pellicca

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Sarah Favazza

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Passing on tradition to the next generation!

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Novena Coffee Time!

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Novena Pastries

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Click Read More for complete photo gallery of day 3 St. Peter Novena! Continue reading “St. Peter Novena Day 3”

An up Close Look of the St Peter Novena Altar

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The Novena Committee welcome all to attend the Nightly Novena

7 pm 

The American Legion Hall on

Washington Street

Gloucester Ma.

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Therefore I have sailed the seas and come, To the holy city of Byzantium. Yeats

Peter Digre submits-

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Not sure if Peter had any more levers he could stretch any further with his photo editing software on this one. Winking smile


Plum Cove Beach Sunset – photos from Anthony Marks

Golfing Cape Ann and Special Gifts for Father’s Day

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Father’s Day is almost here! Looking for a Gift for the Special Men in Your Life? Here are some ideas for those that love to golf – A round of golf at their favorite course. Golf lessons with a pro. A gym membership for improved fitness, strength and flexibility to avoid injury and improve their game. Or, for a Unique Gift – a Session of ‘Hypnotherapy for Improved Golf.’   

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Golf opportunities on Cape Ann –

  • Bass Rocks Golf Club. Gloucester MA
  • Cape Ann Golf Club. Essex MA
  • Rockport Golf Club. Rockport MA

For more information on golfing on Cape Ann – http://capeannvacations.com/wordpress/golf-gloucester/

Golf is Exercise for the Body and the Brain. For those that don’t think of golf as exercise, golf entails walking, balance, flexibility and coordination for the body. Plus mental focus and concentration for the mind.

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Bunch of Crazies Aboard The Cape Ann Harbor Tours’ Lady Jillian- Careful Mayor Sefatia, That Cat Looks About Ready To Poop On Your Hand!

The Harbor Shuttle Has Seen Exponential Rider Growth In The Past Three Years.  Absolutely a great take for tourists and locals alike.

More info on getting season passes here-http://www.capeannharbortours.com/shuttle.html

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Nichole’s Picks 6/20 + 6/21

So many fabulous options for this weekend!  I’m a bit jealous that I’ll be out of town….kind of.

Pick #1  Connor’s Farm Strawberry Festival

Read all about it HERE

Saturday, June 20, 2015 – 9am to 6pm (Rain date Sunday, June 21, 2015)

$7.95 Admission per Person, 2 and under are free.

(A Portion of the Proceeds Benefit Jimmy Fund Clinic at Dana Farber)

Note: Everyone must pay the $7.95 fee for entrance to pick your own and all festivities

Activities Included with $7.95 admission: Live Music, Jumping Pillow, Farm Animals, Hayrides, Cow Train, Grain Train, Duck Races, Pedal Carts & more!

Additional charge for: Food, Our Famous Strawberry Shortcake, BBQ Food, Pick Your Own Strawberries, Pony Rides, Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate and Face Painting.

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Pick #2  Cape Ann PMC

Read all about it HERE

Welcome to our Second Annual Cape Ann Kids PMC Ride!
Join in and help us make it even more memorable than our first!!
We welcome kids from all over the North Shore, especially Manchester, Essex, Rockport and of course Gloucester to get together for fun and the ultimate goal – raising funds for the Jimmy Fund to battle cancer. Every child who wants to ride is welcome to ride!
  • O’Maley Middle School, 32 Cherry St. Gloucester, MA
  • Saturday, June 20, 2015
  • 9am to noon
  • Ages 2 – 15
  • Registration Fee: $15.00
  • Required fundraising minimum: $25 per child
    (Minimum due on day of ride)
  • PMC Heavy Hitter: $250+/PMC Breakaway Fundraiser: $700+
  • Email contact: Pat Morris

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Pick #3  Arts Fest Beverly

Check it out HERE

Saturday, June 20th, 2015

10am-4pm on Cabot Street – Rain or Shine

Arts Fest Beverly is a free outdoor festival that’s fun for the whole family – including over 100 juried fine artists and crafters, music and entertainment, kids’ activities, art-on-the-spot creations and local fresh food.

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Pick #4  Strawberry Festival at Marini Farm, Ipswich

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Pick #5  Hot Dog Safari 2015, Lansdowne Street

The 25th annual Phantom Gourmet Hot Dog Safari will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Lansdowne Street next to Fenway Park. The Safari is an all-you-can-eat hot dog event, with other foods available, and provides a lot of kid-friendly family entertainment. Beverages are not included in the entrance price. Proceeds from the Hot Dog Safari benefit the Joey Fund which is helping to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. Tickets are $10 in advance online, or $20 at the event if not sold out.

PLEASE go HERE to read much more about this excellent event!  Tons of fun with great vendors, entertainment, and kids’ events too!  Not to mention 150,000 hot dogs.  All for a great cause!

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For a more comprehensive list of family activities, please visit our friends at North Shore Kid

Cape Ann TV’s Annual Meeting

Cape Ann TV (www.capeanntv.org), a non-profit community access cable station serving Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Essex, invites you to our upcoming Annual Meeting event, taking place at Cape Ann Television (38 Blackburn Center, Gloucester, MA 01930) on Thursday, June 25th at 7pm

This year’s keynote speaker is Mary Alice Crim, Field Director at Free Press. Free Press is a fantastic organization that advocates for individual’s rights to connect and communicate. 

Mary Alice led the campaign to stop the Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger and participates in ongoing campaign and policy initiatives through outreach, organizing and public education activities. She develops, plans and runs Free Press events like the National Conference for Media Reform and leads the organization’s member-engagement work. She also serves on the board of Northampton Community Television.

She will be covering the future of the Internet, how broadcast and broadband will merge, and the importance of people power in media.

Also at this year’s event, Senator Bruce Tarr will be receiving the Legislator of the Year award for his continued support of Cape Ann Television and the values of community access television. 

Delicious food will be provided by Wally’s Blackburn Bistro. 

It’s sure to be a fun, informative event. Seating is limited so please RSVP to rtober@capeanntv.org

Thank you and we hope to see you there!

“The Widow’s Handbook” at the Eastern Point Lit House Saturday June 20th

“Mainly through poetry, the compilers of this anthology have provided the words widows feel but often cannot speak. Fittingly, The Widow’s Handbook is both empathetic and encouraging. The poems speak first of the long days and nights consumed by mourning, then of the need to tackle the necessities of living without the support that once sustained them, and ultimately of the capacity still to seek the joys of being alive.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States

 

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TheIsland From Lukas Struppe and Matilda Grow

Lukas writes-
Hello Joey,

My name is Lukas Struppe and I am a student at Gloucester High School. My friend, Matilda Grow, have produced a short documentary on the influence the waterfront has on Gloucester’s culture. We were wondering if you could share it to the rest of Gloucester for us through your website. If you could let me know of your decision of posting it or not that would be great, but I will send the link to you anyway right now.

Thank you for your time and consideration!

Sincerely,

Lukas Struppe