Sun and snow
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Reason #98 Why Rockport Rocks
We get this big dump of snow and John Penaloza has a harebrained idea it would be fun to flip the lights on at Evans Field and go sledding. Jeff Proposki finds the keys to the light pole and done. People bring hotdogs, hot chocolate, kids, and sleds and this is what Evans Field looked like on Sunday night.
Jen Keough backed way up to get 99 people in the shot.
Facebook group “Rockport Stuff”. If you live in Rockport, definitely worth joining and checking out.
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Tonight at Katrina’s ~ Inge Berge Filling in for Toni Ann 7-10pm 1.29.2015
Dear Friends,
Once upon time there was a local singer songwriter who got a steady Thursday night local gig.
This was very exciting for her to play weekly with some of the finest players in her little town. One January
Thusday night she had planned to play with her good friend, and, have for the first time, her cousin
as her guest!
Sometimes the best layed plans mean nothing…this singer songer got the flu and couldn’t
perform!
Luckily her friend, Inge Berge, put on his superhero cape and saved the night! THE END
At Katrina’s tonight 1/29 from 7-10PM Inge Berge will be covering for me, so please show him your support and I’ll see you next week!
14 Rogers St
Gloucester, Massachusetts
(978) 515-7817
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The Good Ole Salty Jazz Band at Dave Sag’s Blues Party – 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM Thursday 1.29.2015
I’m late again! Poetic licence had expired and had to wait in line for *** tetragrammation**** to re-up my status. So let’s go!
I can’t wait for you to hear this fabulous band: The Good old (Sea)Salty Jazz Band. All 35 of them are showing up on Thursday to wail away your blues!
But seriously, folks there’s only 8 to 11 of us,depending on who has a doctor’s appointment at the time. Looks like there’ll be 10 of us this evening. We’ve been holding SRO concerts at The Rose Baker Senior Center for years, and now that our record sales have gone platinum, it’s time to play the big time! So grab a date (or some prunes), put on those soft shoes and beat me, daddy eight to the bar! and don’t forget to try one of Jeff, the bartender’s famous Metamucil-infused cocktails for the smell of success. Ahhhh.
The Ole Salty Jazz Band play great music at Rose Baker a few times a month. This was shot on Monday March 19th.
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Henry Ferrini video 2012
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Arctic Explorers, Rockport, Massachusetts.
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Community Photos 1//29/15
Josephine McCullough submits-
Just witnessed the most amazing ballet of dump trucks w a front loader clearing North Street in Manchester. HUGE thanks to our local DPW workers!!!
Joey,
Not sure how to offer a couple pictures to share but thought these
where pretty cool.
Gregg Shupe
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Shark, The Other White Meat?
Taking photos today and caught seagulls having a fish dinner.
Oddly, there was more than one shark for the main course!
Niles Pond Road – photo from Anthony Marks
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Nichole’s Picks of the Weekend 1/31 and 2/1
So, somehow, I have a new time slot. I think something may have gone down. I may have missed something….I’m not sure.
Regardless….here I am at 7:00 a.m. Wow….it’s an early time slot to fill!
I’m feeling kind of tired, crazy blizzard and all (did you know that we had a blizzard?), two young boys, full-time job….lots going on. Plus I’m kind of crampy. And out of Midol. Just saying.
I know that I accepted the responsibility to report some family friendly Picks of the Week…and accepted eagerly at that…but, maybe I’ll just sit back and hope that someone else will cover this mumbo jumbo this week. Maybe Craig will randomly step up and offer some kid friendly activities. I wonder types of activities those would be 😉 Maybe, Donna or Kim will. Maybe Paul or the other Paul. Surely someone will pick up my slack. After all, my hands are still cold from sledding and shoveling…..and taking photos and videos during the blizzard at the end of my street.
Oh, wait, that would be wrong, I mean I agreed to do this….I WANTED to do this. I mean, if I suddenly wasn’t in the mood to do this……or was too busy doing it for someone else….obviously the right thing to do would be to let Joey know. You know….so he could count on someone else right??
So, on that note…. Here are my Picks of the Weekend.
It’s all about the snow, bout the snow, bout the snow….
It’s all about the snow this weekend because we haven’t had much to enjoy thus far this year!
So, that being the case, my favorite picks would just be to get out and enjoy it!
Pick #1
Sledding, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, you name it.
If you’re looking form simpler things to do in your own backyard, check out these links full of snowy day activities!
Snow Day Activities from Woman’s Day Magazine
Parents Magazine: Snow Day Activities
And, here’s a link to a cute blog with a perfect Homemade Snow Ice Cream recipe! Ummm….Yummm. Just stay away from the yellow snow 😉
Gimme Some Oven: Snow Ice Cream
Pick #2
If you’re tired of the snow already (it’s ok to admit it) and are looking for an indoor activity that you haven’t already done 100 times, maybe check out the North Reading High School Masquers Club and their performance of Peter Pan!
READ MORE HERE Please note that this also runs next weekend!
Pick #3
It’s Groundhogs Day!
I am well aware that I use the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary as my go-to weekend “to do”, but I can’t help that they offer such interesting and fantastic activities each weekend. This weekend is no different!
Groundhog Day Extravaganza Saturday 1:00-4:00
Registration is required.
Register online or call 978-887-9264 to register by phone.
Is spring on the way, or are we faced with another six weeks of winter? According to legend, Punxsutawney Phil foretells the impending weather each year. If he sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If not, spring is near. Ongoing activities throughout the afternoon include nature hikes, a groundhog obstacle course, snow sculptures (if there’s snow), crafts, refreshments, and more. The official groundhog celebration takes place at 2:00 pm in our warm and spacious Barn. Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for this fun seasonal event.
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My Apology Is No Longer Here Because Pete Asked Me To Take It Down
Before the conspiracy theorists come out of the woodwork, the reason the post is no longer here is because Pete asked me to take my apology post and his farewell post down.
Out of respect for his wishes and because I believe I was wrong to call him out publicly I’m obliging and once again extending my thanks for the posts he did here and wish him huge huge success.
If you would like to follow him for his passionate weather reporting you can follow his Wicked Weather Facebook Page with great videos from the top 5th or 6th storm of all time.
Here’s the link, follow and like his awesome page-
https://www.facebook.com/PLweather
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My Hood After Storm East Gloucester #blizzard2015
A few more snapshots from after the storm, Smith’s Cove and Plum Street, East Gloucester #blizzard2015.
The red crane has been parked in this location at Smith’s Cove for several weeks. I don’t recall seeing it there in previous years. Does anyone know the story behind the crane?
The DPW tackling the side roads. Thanks Murray!
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East Gloucester Blizzard 2015
Snapshots from this morning ~ Our neighborhood looks gorgeous in the new fallen snow and I can’t wait to get back out there and take more photos later this afternoon!
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Snowstorm Jan 27 2015
Storm and next day…. hope a big clean-up will follow.
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I wonder where I was?
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Downtown
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Storm is over. Time to get out and have some fun!
Lots going on — even in the middle of winter! Here’s the schedule from gimmesound.com for the next few days. Aren’t you glad you live in a town with a vibrant music scene?
TONIGHT, Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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8:00 pm  FLY AMERO
Dinner with Fly with special guest Ron Schrank
FREE SHOW
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| 8:30 pm JOHN JEROME MUSIC
FREE SHOW
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7:00 pm TONI ANN ENES blues rock jazz
FREE SHOW
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8:30 pm DAVE SAG’S BLUES PARTY blues
FREE SHOW
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| 9:00 pm BRIAN FINES
Open Mic
FREE SHOW
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Friday, January 30, 2015
| 7:00 pm BERKLEE INVASION
guitarist Jake Pardee, super bassist Joe Cardoza and Boston’s own drummer Brad Conant
8 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
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8:30 pm ALLEN ESTES
with Mike O’Connell
FREE SHOW
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9:00 pm DJ VITO rock hip-hop electronic
FREE SHOW
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| 9:00 pm TERRAFUNK
FREE SHOW
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| MET OPERA LIVE IN HD: OFFENBACH: LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN
The magnetic tenor Vittorio Grigolo takes on the tortured poet and unwitting adventurer of the
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
Phone: 978-546-7391 |
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6:00 pm LIVIN’ ON LUCK
Playing acoustic classic hits
1 Cathedral Avenue, Rockport, MA 01966
Phone: 978-546-6321 FREE SHOW
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6:00 pm DAN KING acoustic folk-rock
FREE SHOW
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| 6:00 pm ELEANOR BIGBY
FREE SHOW
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8:00 pm GARY BACKSTROM
Opening for John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band
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| 8:30 pm JOE THOMAS
FREE SHOW
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| 9:00 pm THE JOE MACK BAND
FREE SHOW
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| 9:00 pm MO BOUNCE
FREE SHOW
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Keeping the Bird Feeders Well-stocked for the Songbirds
The Massachusetts state bird, the Black-capped Chickadee, is well-known at bird feeders. We’ve strategically placed one of our bird feeders adjacent to an iron trellis. The chickadees pop in for a safflower seed and then hop over to the trellis to crack it open against the metal.
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Blizzard Update from City Councilor Paul McGeary
Cleanup has begun, but it’s slow going
Dear friends:
The city has been struggling to keep main roads open during this week’s unprecedented snowfall. DPW crews and private contractors have been on the road for 36 hours straight, but they are having trouble keeping up.
This means that cleanup has fallen behind on many smaller roads. Currently there is a substantial list of roads that need attention.
Your patience and keeping cars off the streets will help immeasurably to get the roads open as quickly as possible.
Do be aware that even if your street is impassable, the Fire Department is able to reach people in emergency situations.
Snow Emergency Update
Due to the ongoing storm and blizzard conditions, a snow emergency remains in effect until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Parking is banned on all City streets until that time. Violators of this ongoing declaration are subject to ticketing and towing at the owner’s expense. Municipal and School lots will remain available to residents until Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. at which time they are to be removed.
Gloucester Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday Jan. 28 and all City offices will be delayed in opening. All City offices will open and resume business at 10 a.m. Wednesday Jan. 28.
The city website www.gloucester-ma.gov is updated regularly with the latest information.
Trash Collection delayed
Due to the blizzard, trash collection for Wednesday Jan. 28, has been cancelled. Collection will resume on Thursday. The schedule is as follows: Wednesday’s pick up will be Thursday, Thursday’s pick up will be Friday, Friday’s pick up will be Saturday. If your regular day is Tuesday we are asking that due to the extenuating circumstances that you please hold onto your trash until next week.
General Snow Emergency Information
Where Can I Park?
Off-street parking areas including:
- Harbor Parking Lot (near Gloucester House Restaurant)
- Main Street Parking Lot
- Manuel F. Lewis Parking Lot
- Pleasant Street Parking Lot
- St. Peter’s Square (Town Landing Parking Lot)
- Fitz Hugh Lane Lot (Roger’s St next to TD Bank)
- Boynton Way Lot (off Rogers St in between Pilot House lot and House of Mitch)
- School Parking Lots may also be used for off-street parking
Vehicles parked in parking lots must shovel their cars out of the space.
NOTE: All vehicles must be out of municipal and school lots by 1 p.m. today.
Please be aware that the City of Gloucester is authorized to remove any vehicle that interferes with the removal of snow and ice. Removal costs shall be paid by the owner of the vehicle.
Residents are required to remove snow and ice from the sidewalks in front of their homes/businesses.
Please call the Department of Public Works at 978-281-9785 for information or questions concerning snow and ice removal.
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#Blizzard2015 Digging Out!
Colleen Apostolos Digging Out!
It’s a Glorious Morning! Although I did crash after only taking ten steps from our door and, not realizing it, got water spots all over my camera’s lens. Every photo had to be de-spotted prior to uploading. I hope I didn’t miss any spots.
Ken Duckworth Digging Out!
Valerie and Joey Marino Digging Out!
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Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ Special guest: Ron Schrank @ The Rhumb Line 8pm 1.28.2015
Dinner Specials Every Week!
Wednesday, January 28th
Special Guest: RON SCHRANK!!
Ron has developed a serious fan base around here. Why?
Well, let’s start with a soft, soothing voice. Then there’s the
eclectic, hand-picked song repertoire. But, bottom line… just
look at him. I mean, how can you not love this guy? 🙂 ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Check out Fred’s rockin’ wine menu!
Upcoming…
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂
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DRONE AERIAL: THE BLIZZARD 2015 – RESCUED IN BAY VIEW
IT’S THE BIG DIG 2!!
So here’s the rescue I was waiting for! Finally we are getting dug out of here. With drifts as high as 8 feet, there was no access to Kilby St., until now. Sorry for the crappy flying, but it was very gusty up here!
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Good Morning Gloucester 