A Timeless Photo Triggers A Treasured Memory

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Fried Smelt

The above photo was included in a Sista Dish post yesterday. Shortly after it posted, I received a message from Facebook friend, Mary Ann Albert Boucher,  that touched my heart and made my day!

 

Mary Ann Writes~ “OMG…never thought a photo of fried smelt would bring a tear to my eye, but smelt ice fishing was one of my father’s favorite hobbies and would go several times during the winter to Brunswick, ME with the guys and bring home hundreds and hundreds of them… he’d bag them up by the dozen or two or three and deliver them all over the city to friends……………as kids we would often go to the Cape Ann Marina or to a small bridge off of Essex Avenue and fish with him…Memories”

 Mary Ann, Thank you so much for sharing your memory triggered by the Fried Smelt photo posted yesterday. Your comment not only touched my heart and made my day, it once again reinforced why I’m so passionate about connecting younger generations to our past through celebrations of food, family and friendship. Each time I receive a comment like yours, it fuels my determination to find a way to share the remainder of my cookbook series with the world, and expand the ability to share step-by-step recipes, and childhood memories involving food on a larger scale. 

 Mary Ann Comments posted on FB regarding today’s Post~AWWWWW…thank you for the kind words Felicia…..isn’t it funny how a simple photo CAN bring the most awesome memories rushing back. You are a blessing to not only your family, but the entire community…God Bless! 🙂

Follow Sista Felicia on Twitter, Instagram & FaceBook for a daily sneak peek at what’s cooking in Sista’s Kitchen… @SistaFelicia

 

 

 

Cape Ann Giclee Month Of March 20% Off Custom Print Special

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,
We are running a special for the rest of the month of March we are offering 20% off custom prints for orders placed ONLINE thru our website – photo paper, canvas, fine art paper – all of it is on sale online only – use our easy upload feature with cropping and custom sizing, we even have a wall preview feature! Spruce up your walls for Spring or get ready for an upcoming show. In store or phone orders are NOT eligible for the discount. Coupon code is march15 go to
http://www.capeanngicleeshop.com/upload-page to upload your photo and place your order!
This is for anybody who has an image they want printed whether they are a pro with a show coming up or a person with family photos they want printed.
Thanks,
Anna Baglaneas Eves
Cape Ann Giclee
20 Maplewood Ave
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-546-7070
http://www.capeanngiclee.com
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Len Burgess Submits Edward B. Snow Hull Life Saving Museum Rowing Race

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Hi Kim,

I thought you might like to see this and pass it on for the Cape Ann rowers. I don’t know if any entries came from here.
It’s a slideshow of the Edward B. Snow, Hull Lifesaving Museum rowing race that was held this past weekend in Hull. It sure doesn’t look like spring, does it.

“Out with the Old, and In with the Old!”

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin

OutWithOld5712wmI’ve been busy moving my Middle Street Office into my Main Street Gallery. Surplus furnishings be given away. This includes steel and wood shelving, work tables, chairs, and who knows what else. First come, first serve. I’ll be open after 12 noon this Friday 3/27/15 and Saturday 3/28/15. Best contact: info@bodinhistoricphoto.com or simply walk in to take away what you want. Bodin Historic Photo, 82 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

Fort Square Cafe Breakfast In A Bowl

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If you don’t know, now you know.

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FORT SQUARE CAFE BREAKFAST IN A BOWL #GLOUCESTERMA

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Should Boston Voters Should Decide Whether or Not The City Of Boston Host The Olympic Games?

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

From WGBH Greater Boston Report

Support for Boston’s Olympic bid has tripped out of the starter’s gate. Now, Boston 2024 says it won’t go forward without public support. Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim and United Independent Party chairman Evan Falchuk have proposed ballot questions to gauge just that, hoping to provide a place for voters to weigh in, maybe even have the final say.

Should people get a say, maybe the final say, on whether the Olympics come to Boston? And if so, should it just be Bostonians? Or the whole state? Let us know.

One if by Land, Two if by Sea

Posted on by Nichole S.

Just a few of the things that caught my eye while out walking Marlin last night. Including “our beach” and bits and pieces of Bearskin Neck….such as one of the most photographed lanterns on Cape Ann. It was nice to be able to hit the streets again without having to battle colossal snow banks.  Bring on Spring!

Live Spring Training!! Bon Voyage!! #gloucesterma

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And I’m off to FENWAY South to report on the RedSox! JetBlue would like to remind everyone leaving Boston that your leaving Title Town. BOOOOM #

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It appears that only one is missing…

Stay tuned for live updates from the games!

Community Stuff 3/24/15

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Good Evening Joey,

Could you please include the following brochure in the Good Morning Gloucester website before March 31st. I will have a power point presentation, and will do a few book readings. I will also have autographed copies of my book for sale on hand. I will share some sea stories of my career at sea, as well as my experiences growing up on Cape Ann.

Could you confirm this when you do it?

Thank you very much.

George Grimes

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Please join us at the Shipbuilding Museum on March 31 at 7:30 PM as Master Mariner, Captain George Grimes of Rockport shares stories of a life working at sea. Remember, this program is free for museum members!

Hi Joey-

We are gearing up for CAFM’s 7th annual Dinner and Movie Fundraiser on April 6th-

Great film, great food and great company!!!

Hoping you can post this for us when you have a chance-

Thank you!

Niki

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Maritime Gloucester April Vacation Programs

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Sign up today for our PreK – 1st grade April vacation programs!  Make your own creature crafts, and hear ocean stories.  Our popular February vacation programs sold out completely this year, so be sure to register today.  We’ll be announcing additional April vacation programs for ages 6 – 10 soon, so stay tuned.    

10am – 11:30am, parents/guardians required. $10 per session for non-members, $5 for Maritime Gloucester members. 

April 21 – For the Birds

April 22 – Something Fishy

April 23 – Jiggly Jellies

Captured: Photography, Sculpture and Fine Crafts by RNAC Members

March 5-29

The Cultural Center Gallery

6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gallery hours, Thurs-Sun, 12:00-4:00 PM

Closing Celebration Reception Sunday, March 29, 2-4 PM / Viewers Choice Award at 3 PM.

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SAVE THE DATE

Gloucester MA, Mar 21, 2015 —The public will have a last chance to view the photos and craft pieces ”captured” by members of the Rock Neck Art Colony in this first member’s exhibition of 2015. The public is invited enjoy the exhibition accompanied by light refreshments with the artists at the Closing Celebration of CAPTURED on Sunday, March 29, 2-4 PM. Cast a vote for your favorite work by 2:30 PM Sunday for the Viewers Choice award to be presented at 3 PM. The Gallery is open each week, Thursday-Sunday, 12:00-4:00 PM.

Be sure not to miss the work of exhibiting artists, jeweler Katherine Bagley, mosaic magicians Mary Boles and Pam Stratton and photographers Matt Cegelis, Leslie Heffron, Skip Montello, Judith Monteferrante, Tom Nihan, Michael Oleksiw, David Piemonte, Katherine Richmond, Judy Robinson-Cox and Dianne Schaefer.

Next up at the Cultural Center is “It’s Not Furniture” a juried annual of paintings and mixed-media 2D work April 2-26.

Currently Packing GMG Charcoal Stonewashed Caps For Shipping. Including The New St Paddy Day GMG Stickers In Each Shipment!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Currently Packing GMG Charcoal Stonewashed Caps For Shipping. Including The New St Paddy Day GMG Stickers In Each Shipment! To Get Yours Click Da Link!-
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46 Granite St. #1 Rockport, MA 01966 For Sale From Kenny MacCarthy

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For More Cape Ann Real Estate News-
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Contact Kenny For Personalized Real Estate Information Or Just To Chat About Your Real Estate Needs- 978-758-0983

$295,000

Condominium

1 Bedroom

1 Bathroom

5 Units

Interior: 736 sqft

Rockport

Spectacular Cape Ann awaits you when you drop your bags in this sun drenched, spacious condominium. Watch sailboats from your living room overlooking Granite Pier and spend the afternoon walking the shared garden path to the pristine waters of the quarry behind you. You have deeded swimming rights to “Little Parker’s” quarry, a short distance away. The generous interior features a California Closet Murphy bed to double your living space …

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Order Your Beautiful Caffe Sicilia Cassata Siciliana for Easter Today!

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

During this year’s round of filming for Gloucester’s Feast of Saint Joseph Community Film Project, I had the wonderful good fortune to stop at Caffe Sicilia just as Maria Cracchiolo was about to decorate her signature Cassata Siciliana.

It was the morning of Saint Joseph Day and as you can imagine, Caffe Sicilia was bustling to fill the day’s special orders of delicious Sicilian pastries and altar breads. Nevertheless, I asked Maria if she would mind if I filmed her while she decorated the cake. No, not all, she graciously allowed. Maria is so deft at cake making that it took her only minutes to create this masterpiece. It’s all been captured for our film project! The Vine below gives a tiny glimpse of Maria’s artistry.

Cassata Siciliana is also traditionally served at Easter time. What a gorgeous gift Caffe Sicilia’s cassata would make to share at your family’s Easter celebration, which as you may know is coming up very soon, in less than two weeks, on Sunday, April 5th. Believe me when I write, Maria’s Cassata Siciliaina tastes as good as it looks–divine, actually! A partial list of the ingredients includes sponge cake, ricotta, liquor, marzipan, royal icing, and candied fruit.

Special orders may be placed by calling Caffe Sicilia at 978-283-7345.

Caffe Sicilia Maria Cracchiolo Cassata Siciliana Gloucester ©Kim Smith 2015

 

Businesswomen of Cape Ann Take Over The Crow’s NestTomorrow Night.  Join us! 

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Businesswomen of Cape Ann Take Over The Crow’s NestTomorrow Night.  Join us! 

 

Tuesday, March 24, 2015 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

 

 

Come mix and mingle with other area Businesswomen at the Crow’s Nest!  The event will feature yummy appetizers and a cash bar.  

 

There will be plenty of time to Network and get the face of your business out there!  Let Cape Ann know who you are, where you are and what you do.

 

Join us on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 5:00PM at The Crow’s Nest for a fun evening of mingling and networking.  We look forward to seeing you there!

 

REGISTER HERE…

 

PLEASE NOTE:  Parking for tomorrow night will be across the street from the Crow’s Nest at the Cape Ann Whale Watch parking lot. 

 

Thank you to Rose’s Marine and Cape Ann Whale Watch!

 

Driving report cards for teenagers

Posted on by Alicia Unleashed

I’m not that parent that wants to buy my teenager a “new car” but after looking at this article it sure is tempting!

Toby Pett sent in this link in relation to the post about teen driving last week. The new 2016 Chevy Malibu is coming out with a system that will give you a report of how your child was driving among other wicked cool features! SAY WHAT! HOW AWESOME IS THAT?

http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/2016-chevrolet-malibu-will-give-teens-a-driving-report-card/ar-BBivN2t?ocid=iehp

 

 

Cousin Joe Marcantonio Hosted Tommy & Peter from the Isle of Mauritius After The Boston International Seafood Show

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Tommy & Peter from the Isle of Mauritius came to Sister Felicias after Joe invited them.  Joe works for Stavis Seafoods as a director of buying and they source a good amount of fish from The Isle Of Mauratius.

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I’m pretty sure they ate pretty good at Felicia’s Smile

Cape Ann Paintings for Sale by Paul Frontiero Sr.

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AUCTIONS END MONDAY AT 3PM

For Sale on Ebay

Paintings by the Late Paul Frontiero Sr. 1925-2012

They are all 9″x12″ oil on Panels.

More Coming Soon.

Larger Paintings Available. Contact; Paul at Frontiero@hotmail.com

CLICK HERE FOR LISTINGS

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Celebrating St. Joseph Day with Feast Food Family & Friends

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 A traditional Feast of St Joseph Pasta, Italian bread, Orange and Finochio Salad, Frittata, Baked Haddock, Panelle, Fried Calamari, Smelts, Haddock, Crab Cakes, Muddica Artichoke, Seafood Casserole and St. Joseph Zeppole, were served with cordials of homemade Limonciello and Arancello. All were accompanied by many other delicious foods and desserts that were prepared by and enjoyed with family and friends on Thursday evening following our nine day nightly St. Joseph Novena. 

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Sista Felicia’s Homemade “St. Joseph Zeppole” filled with both traditional vanilla custard, and sweetened ricotta topped with cherries and confectioners sugar!

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What’s left of 130 lbs Hand made pasta!

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It was a fun day of cooking, feasting and celebrating!

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Stuff Happening at Rocky Neck Cultural Center

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

It’s Not Furniture: Paintings and drawings by RNAC Members

April 2-26, 2015

The Cultural Center Gallery

6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gallery hours, Thurs-Sun, 12:00-4:00 PM

Meet the Artists Reception Sunday, April 12, 2-4 PM

Closing Celebration and award ceremony, Sunday, April 26, 2-4 PM

RNAC MEMBERS SHOW FEATURES PAINTINGS AND DRAWING

Gloucester MA, Mar 23, 2015— On April 2, 2015, the Cultural Center Gallery on Wonson Street in Gloucester opens the second of two RNAC member shows—a juried Spring exhibition of paintings and drawings by Rocky Neck Art Colony members. Provocatively titled “It’s Not Furniture,” the exhibition features 35 works by 23 member artists exhibiting 2D works in oil, acrylic, watercolor mixed media, encaustic, collage and color pencil. Juror Carol Pelletier, Chair of Fine Arts and Professor of Art at Endicott College, selected the work.

“It’s Not Furniture” is on view April 2-26, 2015 during gallery hours Thursday-Sunday from 12-4 PM. The public is invited to a reception for artists and friends on Sunday, April 12, 2-4 PM at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester. 

According to the exhibition organizer Martha Swanson, the slightly odd title for this painting show is meant to provoke a discussion about the function of art from both artist’s point of view and intention, to the non-utilitarian function of wall art. To express one of the myriad of reasons for collecting art, a member of the Cultural Center’s exhibition committee succinctly stated, “a painting need not match the décor.”

“It’s Not Furniture” looks at the landscape, seascape, cityscape, still-life study and more in styles ranging from realistic to abstract through the diverse styles of artists Kathleen Gerdon Archer, Kristie Bernard, Katherine Coakley, Mary D. Cole, Robin Colodzin, Maura Cronin, Terry DelPercio-Piemonte, Loren Doucette, Gail Gang, Leslie Heffron, Michele Kenna, Kat Masella, Mary Rhinelander McCarl, Sinikka Nogelo, Gerry O’Leary, Sue Ann Pearson, Regina Piantedosi, Ronald Pruett, Deb Schradieck, Lully Schwartz, Kate Somers, Anna Vojtech, and  Rokhaya Waring.

Photo credits:

“Poppies” by Katherine Coakley

“Stairway“ by Mary D. Cole

“Thinking of Hartley” by Loren Doucette

“Halibut Point, Winter Color” by Deb Schradieck

“Apple Trees and Boulders in the Snow” Rokhaya Waring

ALSO:

Looking and Drawing: 6-week workshop with Gabrielle Barzaghi

April 13, 20, 27 & May 4, 11, 18, 2015, 1-4 PM

Cost for the workshop: $330, $300 for RNAC members

Email to Register: Gabrielle Barzaghi, gb@gabriellebarzaghi.com

The Cultural Center Gallery

6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

DRAWING WORKSHOP WITH GABRIELLE BARZAGHI

Gloucester MA, Mar 23, 2015 – This class is designed to help you draw with accuracy, confidence and enthusiasm. Drawing basics such as mapping, structural line and composition will be covered. You will learn to observe very carefully and to create volume  and space with both line and value. Lively and nuanced mark making will be explored. There will be demos, critiques and lots of one on one attention. The class will be flexible to allow for a variety of skill levels and experienced participants may choose to work in a self-directed manner. A supply list will be provided.

Artist and educator Gabrielle Barzaghi is a Senior Lecturer at New England School of Art and Design at Suffolk University and has taught college level drawing since 1980. Visit her website at www.gabriellebarzaghi.com.