St. Peter Novena Day 5

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The St. Peter Novena’s Next Generation!

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Faces Of The Rosary

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Last night daughter Amanda was in the house!

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Novena Confections!

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Do You Have Your Fiesta Whites Ready For Fiesta Sunday?

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The clock is ticking…Only 7 shopping days left to purchase your Fiesta Whites”!

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For generations it’s been customary to wear “White” clothing on Fiesta Sunday. As far back as l I can remember during the weeks leading up to fiesta in early June, our mother Pat, aunts, and grandmothers on both our paternal and maternal sides of our family shopped for Fiesta White clothing, for the entire family. They were not alone. Our entire Fishing Community was out shopping for white clothing. The Big question around town was “Do You Have Your Fiesta Whites and Wardrobe Yet?” Growing up the streets of downtown Gloucester on Fiesta Sunday looked like a sea of white. Last night while leaving the St. Peter Novena, I overheard a group of women talking about how they had their families, children and grandchildren’s “Fiesta Whites” all ready for next Sunday, along with their traditional Nautical theme outfits for Fiesta Saturday’s Races, on Pavilion Beach. I love that today this customary tradition continues!

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I look forward to capturing everyone again this year in their “Fiesta Whites” & Nautical Theme clothing at next Saturday Races and Sunday Parade…Get shopping, and smile for the camera!

Shop Local For Fiesta Whites! 

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Marshalls at Gloucester Crossing has a great selection of Fiesta Whites for men, women, and kids! 

Click Read More for  complete photo gallery of today’s post and last years Fiesta Sunday Whites photo Gallery

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Live From St. Peter Fiesta Altar

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Chris Pallazola and son Anthony working hard with a team of men to complete the altar for this up coming week! Chris Palazolla is the unsung hero of Fiesta, working hard behind the secesns for years. The man in charge of the construction of the Fiesta Altar. Thank you Chris for all do to help keep our Fiesta Tradition!


  

Wicked Tuna: Capt. Muniz Lands Three Tunas

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Capt. Muniz of the FV Lily lands three tunas yesterday, also see his view as they travel in the water.

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Walt Kelly Quote of the Week from Greg Bover

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

“I refuse to have a battle of wits with an unarmed person.”

Kelly grew up in Bridgeport, Connecticut and began his newspaper career there before moving to California in pursuit of his future wife. He was one of more than 1500 animators working for Walt Disney in 1941 when that group went on strike. Kelly subsequently moved back east and began work for Dell Comics, eventually creating the strip “Pogo.”

The strip was the forerunner of later politically barbed comics such as “Doonesbury.” Kelly is cited as an influence by cartoonists as diverse as Bill Watterson and R. Crumb.

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Santa Maria Saved

Posted on by Marty Luster

The  seine boat SANTA MARIA was found capsized at her berth in Harbor Cove Friday morning. It took the Coast Guard, Fire Department and volunteers to right and drain her.

Apparently, the boat was improperly made fast so that the rising tide hung her up and capsized her.

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Sorry, Not sorry, I’m obsessed!

Posted on by Alicia Unleashed

I am absolutely OBSESSED with Pilot House sushi!

Almost all my friends are sushi lovers like I am and we are starting to make this more than a weekly thing.

Check out the awesome boat we got last time!

 

In honor of St. Peter, a boat load of sushi!

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My mouth is watering…. This was so amazing!

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Serving You on the Yankee Freedom

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

She will be serving you all tonight, on the Night Cruise on the Yankee Freedom; You All Have a great Evening.

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The Five Retail Doors of the Cape Ann Tool Company

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The Cape Ann Tool Company as of June 19, 2015

It has been decades since the ring of the 100 ton drop forge has been heard at the Cape Ann Tool Company. It took most of 2013 to get the smokestack down. Now it is time to dream about what will go behind the five doors.

My wish list:

1) A restaurant: Northern India plus Seafood. Greg Bover wants it named “The Tan Dory”. Or Mexican Seafood. “The Pigeon Cove Taco”. This will include a bar which does not require ordering a Cove Burger in order to be served a Fisherman’s IPA.

2) Coffee Shop and Bakery: fresh coffee and a bagel. Opens at 6 AM and imports Brother’s Brew Butternut Crunch Doughnuts.

3) Village Market: loaf of bread, butter, potatoes, onions, six pack of beer, Cape Pond Ice, scratch tickets, Allen’s Coffee Brandy.

4) Tackle Shop: bait, rods to rent for kids to catch a flounder behind the store, T-Shirts from Cape Pond Ice.

5) Art Studio: Art CO-OP, all media, pottery, ceramics, Rockport Art Association North Colony.

What’s on your wish list? A fresh seafood market? In-N-Out Burger? Uniqlo?

Retail Space Available: 617-482-6050

Cultural Events this weekend

Posted on by James Eves

32nd Annual Open Studio Tour

June 20-21, 10am to 5pm each day
24 Artisans in 22 Studios
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Gloucester’s Middle Street

An ever evolving neighborhood:
Guided walking tour offers historic perspective

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The Saunders House, now part of the Sawyer Free Library, in the early 1880s. Photo by Edward Corliss & J. F. Ryan House Photographs, c. 1882-85. 4″ x 6″ cabinet cards. From the collection of the Cape Ann Museum Library and Archives.

The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to present Historic Middle Street, a guided walking tour of one of Gloucester’s many historically rich streets, on Saturday, June 20 at 10:00 a.m. The tour meets at the Cape Ann Museum at 27 Pleasant Street and lasts about 1 1/2 hours. Tours are held rain or shine. Cost is $10 for Cape Ann Museum members; $20 nonmembers (includes Museum admission). Space is limited, reservations required. Email info@capeannmuseum.org or call (978) 283-0455, x16 for more information or to reserve a spot. Additional walking tours are offered throughout the summer – please visit capeannmuseum.org/events for more.

The Widows Handbook

Reading by Contributors

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Souvenirs of Pigeon Cove

Local authors discuss their latest book, a history of the Rockport neighborhood of Pigeon Cove

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Photo courtesy of the authors.

The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to welcome John and Betty Erkkila for an illustrated presentation and book signing on Saturday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m. The Erkkilas will present a selection of images from their new book, Souvenirs of Pigeon Cove. Copies of the book will be available for purchase in the Museum Shop and the authors will be available to sign copies following the presentation.

Dance and Music Performance
on Sat 20th at Trident

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ARTISTS’ RECEPTION:
Fishtown Art at Local Colors

Local Colors Artists’ Cooperative, 121 Main Street, Gloucester, MA

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: June 19th, 6:30-8:30

Fishtown Art.  A New Exhibit and Reception at Local Colors Artists’ Cooperative celebrates the fishing tradition and natural beauty of Cape Ann.  Each of the 16 artists has interpreted the theme according to their artistic calling. The public is invited and light refreshments will be served.

St. Peter Novena Day 4

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Faces of the Rosary

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Mary Russo and daughter Connie Orlando

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The Fishermen of the Rosary

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 Nicolo Sanfilippo

Retired Fishing Captain of the vessel

“Enza Rosa”

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Al Millefoglie

 Retried Fishing Captain of the vessel

“Maria and Al”

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Al Millefoglie

Current Fiesta Committee Member

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Dante Holding

Future Fiesta Committee Member

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Dante Holding having fun with Al Millefoglie during last night’s Novena clean up!

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Novena Coffee

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Caryn Linquata Ryder & Joanne Aiello

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Marie Siliva, Bea Ciaramitaro, and Agnus Burnham

 Novena Confections!

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Ricotta Pie

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Chick Pea filled Cassateddi

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Italian Cookies

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Sista Felicia’s Coconut Macaroon Cookies

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Gloucester Smiles ~ 18

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

A Gloucester Smile by a lovely young lady after her Yuga Work out.

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A Proud Gloucester Smile by grandparents after a breakfast with their oldest grand-daughter and celebrating the arrival of a new younger sister, Congratulations!

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TheHomieCast Episode 4 Posted For Your Morning Commute

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Check It Out Here- http://thehomiecast.com
Also A Reminder Only Two More Days To Submit Your Nomination For Gloucester’s Best Bartender on TheHomieCast website

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TheHomieCast Episode 4 Taped 6/18/15 Featuring Toby Pett, James Eves, Brian OConnor, Frankie Gwynn, Chris DeWolfe, Craig Kimberley, Joey Ciaramitaro

Frankie Gwynn Wearing YogaPants- Cut or Uncut? Craig Kimberley’s “Suck It Bitches” Crystal Decanter, Gloucester Best Bartender Nominations, What Makes A Great Bartender, Best Father’s Day Presents, The Inaugural GMG BBQ Throwdown, Frankie Gwynn’s New STOK Grill, What Does It Mean To Be Offended?, The Menu- Porterhouses, Atomic Buffalo Turds, Mushroom HoboPacks, Toby’s Cornbread Pudding, Craig’s Firepit, Can A Guy Compliment His Spouse Too Much?, Feminism and Farts, Does The Moment Your Girl Farts In Front Of You Signify That Your Relationship Has Taken It To The Next Level?, Will We See The 2015 Bikini Speedo Dodgeball World Championship Movie?

And Then There Were Three! Baby Bird Update.

Posted on by Nichole S.

Three little chicks chillin’ in our nest!

Some of you have asked for updates on our little eggs and the feathered interloper who has found its way into the House Sparrow nest in our front porch hanging plant.

If you’re not sure of the background information, check out the post HERE!

We started with a nervous momma bird who would bolt each time we entered/exited our little house.

Soon enough we realized that there was a perfect little nest inside our hanging plant with four small eggs….and one larger one.

We discovered the larger egg belonged to an “Interloper”…in this case a Cowbird.

Just a couple of days after the discovery, the baby cowbird hatched.

Somewhere along the way the four house sparrow eggs dwindled slightly to just three! No trace of the egg shell anywhere.  Weird.

The momma house sparrow began taking care of the newly hatched chick…who clearly hatched from an egg deposited into her nest…by a totally different bird!

The update comes here…

A couple of days later, there are now also two much smaller babies in the nest.  For now, the three birds are snuggling together nicely and all seems OK in their world.

Will the peace continue??  I sure hope so!

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