Christmas Food and Wine Pairing at Savour Wine and Cheese Thursday December 11th
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Community Stuff 12/10/14
Cape Ann Families are invited to the Cape Ann Skating Club’s “Winter Festival on Saturday, December 13, from 11-2 pm at the Talbot Rink, O’Maley School, 32 Cherry Street, Gloucester.
Free Family Event!
*11 am – Noon: Ice Skating Exhibition
*Noon – 1 pm: Free Arts & Crafts, Used Skate & Dress Sale
*1 – 2 pm: Open Skate – $5 per Family
*Great opportunity to learn about Cape Ann Skating Club Hockey & Figure Skating programs
Participants are encouraged to bring your own skates & helmets, limited rentals are available. Not a drop-off event!
Thanks!
Cape Ann Skating Club
For more information regarding Cape Ann Skating please visit:
http://www.facebook.com/CapeAnnSkatingClub
website: http://cafsc.org/
Treetop Yoga is happy to be a part of the Toy Drive Program fro Pathways for Children!
If you have new children’s toys and would like to donate them, please stop by our studio! All gifts must be submitted by Wednesday, December 17th.
We would also like to invite you to the “Holiday Flow” Class with Anneliese Brosch on Saturday, December 13th from 1:30-3 pm.
This will be a fun, warm Vinyasa-style class set to some of your favorite holiday tunes and carols. The class is designed to help you connect to the back body – the universal – and release some of the inevitable holiday stress.
The cost is $12 when you bring a child’s toy for Pathways for Children Toy Drive. ($20 otherwise.)
Wellspring House Annual Holiday Store on Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th
Wellspring House’s Annual Holiday Store will be held this year on Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th. In its 18th year, the Holiday Store program provides an opportunity for low-income parents to “shop” by appointment for toys and gifts for their children. This year Wellspring expects to serve 750 children from more than 350 families. The operation of the Holiday Store relies strongly on the generosity of the Cape Ann community. Many individuals and local organizations are holding toy drives, brightening the holidays for those most in need in our community.
On Sunday, November 16th Cape Ann Pee Wee Football and Cheerleaders held a toy drive at their Championship Sunday event at Newell Stadium. Over 100 items were collected. Gloucester Fire Department, as well as Manchester Fire and Police Departments, are also holding drives. New, unwrapped, non-violent toys/gifts may be dropped off at any of these stations until December 10th.
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Friends old and new are invited to En Vogue Salon’s Annual Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 11th.
We will be offering all day specials (listed below), refreshments, discounts on products and services, beautiful retail gifts by Leavitt and Co and a chance to catch up with our staff of stylists in the evening when they put down their scissors and blow dryers and socialize with you, our clients in the spirit of the holiday season.
Please join us!
Rosalie and the En Vogue Salon Team
En Vogue Salon
18 Washington St, Gloucester
(978) 281-8870
http://envoguesalongloucester.blogspot.com/
Open House Specials
Free Product Samples
20% off All Products
OPI Gel Manicure $25
Blow Outs $18
Makeup $25
Cuts and Blow Dry $30
Cut, Blow Dry, Makeup and Nails $75
Take advantage of our GIFT CERTIFICATE SALE December 11- 24. Save 10%
And sign up for our BASKET RAFFLE – $5 ticket, $200 worth of products.
Drawn on Christmas Eve Day
2 SHOWS LEFT
“TOMFOOLERY” IS A MUST-SEE!
Our first stage show, “Tomfoolery,” is a hit! It runs for 2 more shows, so catch it while you can!
Thanks to a generous gift from a patron (who is both a fan of our Cinema and of fringe theater), we have added a 30′ performance stage, complete with a new live sound package and thoroughly modern sound. Each quarter, we will either host or produce 
a repertory or original stage production. Join us for our final 2 performances of satirical songwriter Tom Lehrer‘s classic TOMFOOLERY.
The show, “by local folks, with local folks, for local folks,” is ensemble-directed and features Brian King, Jennifer-Lee Levitz, Jeph Ellis, and Olivia Gale, with Joseph Nuccio serving as musical director.
Click here for more information on the show, and here for more on Tom Lehrer.
While this addition is a dramatic (and comedic!) new part of what we do, we are still movies over 95% of the time. Keep your eyes on your email for an announcement of our big December 12th movie!
Won’t you please come out for TOMFOOLERY? It would mean a wicked lot to all of us who have put so much into bringing it to you.
The following shows still have tickets available:
WED. DEC. 10 @ 8:00PM
THU. DEC. 11 @ 8:00PM
TICKETS:
$20.00 GENERAL ADMISSION
$18.00 CACS MEMBERS
With great appreciation,
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Henry Allen & The New Swingset 50 Shades Of Jazz @ C.K. Pearl 7-9pm
Henry Allen & the New Swingset in concert. It’s a gratitude party! Great food, Great bar, Great music, Great friends! JOIN US Wednesday, December 10th.
SEATING IS LIMITED, so reserve now, and invite friends! 978-890-7378
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Painting – Meeting of Gloucester Boats on Rum-Row From Bill Hubbard and More About The Arethusa
Joey,
Here is my Painting, “Meeting On Rum-Row”
It’s 1932, Prohibition and two former Gloucester fishing schooners meet up with the US Coast Guard’s 75’ patrol boat, CG-100 which was then based in Gloucester. They are on Rum-Row, 3 miles off the coast of New York and New Jersey. The coast guard is charged with patrolling the 3 Mile Territorial Limit to protect against the illegal entry of liquor into the US.
On the left is the 100 ft. Sch. H.L. Marshall and on the right is the 110 ft. Sch. Arethusa. Both were Essex-built and had been high-liners among the Gloucester fishing fleet. They were purchased by the legendary bootlegger, Bill “The Real” McCoy of Florida. Both were rebuilt, strengthened and had their twin auxiliary engines replaced. The Arethusa had a new ten ft. bowsprit added to accommodate a flying jib and increase her carrying capacity to 16,000 cases of liquor. The Marshall carried 15,000 cases They were operating out of the Bahamas under British registry. At that time the Arethusa’s name was changed to Tomoka after McCoy’s home port in Florida. They were fast under sail or power and the nemises of the US Coast Guard. At the height of his career, McCoy operated six former fishing schooners, hauling illegal booze from the Bahamas, Cuba, Bermuda, Jamaica and St. Pierre & Miquellen Islands off Newfoundland. Those cases, offloaded on Rum-Row to fast small boats and landed in the US earned McCoy $10/case. The Marshall carried 1,500 cases and the Arethusa 1,600 and would earn him $31,000 cash
Rum-row was the 3 mile territorial limit of US legal jurisdiction off our coastline at the time. The federal boats had no jurisdiction outside the limit and the smart rum-runners stayed outside to avoid capture. McCoy operated one and hired young, seasoned fishing captains to skipper his other boats. His boats were mounted with Bofors and Colt Machine guns – not to battle the Coast Guard but, as protection against mob-owned hi-speed boats that cruised the “row” and hi-jacked unprotected ships. McCoy earned the nickname, The Real McCoy because he refused to buy his liquor from the mobsters and guaranteed it was not watered down.
Eventually, McCoy was captured by what he and many others claimed to be a very unscrupulous trick by the Coast Guard. My next painting in this series will be the show-down between his Schooner Tomoka/Arethusa and the cutter Seneca.
Bill Hubbard
Joey’s note:
Our Lobsterman Tommy Burns named his boat The Arethusa after Bill “The Real” McCoy’s Schooner Arethusa.
Paul Frontiero Photo-
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Arethusa 04/22/12
Arethusa
Definition: Arethusa was a nymph, possibly the daughter of an Arcadian river god, and a follower of the virgin goddess Artemis. One day as she was bathing, she discovered the river god Alpheus desired her, so she fled. She ran as far as the island of Syracuse, but he kept up. In desperation, Arethusa called on Artemis to defend her. Artemis did what she could. She transformed Arethusa into a spring, but according to Pausanias, the nymph didn’t remain pure even in her transformed state. Alpheus had himself transformed into a river running under the spring so that the waters of river and spring might mingle. AND KNOW YOU KNOW.
There are also these videos from Ben who came up and had a short stint aboard the Tommy’s Arethusa-
You may remember Ben from his brief stint as a lobsterman aboard Tommy Burns’ Arethusa and the Cartoon That Was Made About His Experience-
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Ukulele Love Affair John Hicks Part II
John talks about the Ukulele resurgence on Cape Ann
His website –
Check Out Ukulele Hootenany At Eastern Point Lit House-
Join us each month for Uke Night @ The Lit House! All levels of uke enthusiast is welcome.
The Next Uke Night is December 15
Ukuele Hootenanny with John Hicks
6:30-8 p.m. |Third Monday each month
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Beautiful Wonson’s Cove Sunday Sunset
Sunday’s sunset was a gem–with this nor’easter upon us, sunny skies are not predicted again until Friday.
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1st Annual Employee Night on Main Street! December 11th!
1st Annual Employee Night on Main Street!
Do you work in Gloucester but never seem to get a chance to hit up Main Street shops due to your work schedule? Well, now might be your chance to take advantage of extended hours with Gloucester’s first ever EMPLOYEE NIGHT! THIS THURSDAY, December 11th! 5 to 11 pm!
POP is participating and we’ve got a whole new sale rack full of discounted clothing/accessories!
Also, tons of new housewares, gifties and of course…. jewelry and accessories!
We’re very excited to offer up FREE food and drink! 20 % OFF select sale items and clothing! Plus, 10% off ALL PURCHASES of $50 or more!
There will also be one whole rack consisting of $20 garments!!
Come play at Gloucester’s Emporium of Cool at 67 Main Street! (Be sure to bring your name-tag or proof of employment to snag the discounts!)
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Storm Photos
Gulls riding it out …Cove in Rockport…One back shore
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Lonely moorings in Magnolia Harbor
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NBC st. Peter square
They look like setting up
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Gerry O’Leary Art Exhibit at the F.I.T. House
Saturday, December 13, 5:30-7:00
@ The F.I.T. House
17 Harold Street
Manchester, MA
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Cape Ann Hospice Tree of Lights at Gloucester Bank
Patrick Thorpe, President of Bank Gloucester, with Diane Stringer, President and Elizabeth Macomber of Hospice.(Care Dimensions)
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Back shore
Wind blowing. .sideways rain and car is actually shaking. Be careful out there
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Great Shows Coming in 2015 to Shalin Liu – Don’t Miss them
Friday, January 2, 8 PM
Paula Poundstone
A beloved comic who thrives on spontaneity and improvisation, Paula Poundstone has been performing stand-up comedy for over 25 years, fine-tuning her craft over the years to become of the truly great humorists of our time. Learn more
GUEST PRESENTATION
PRESENTED BY THE CAPE ANN SYMPHONY
Friday, January 23, 8 PM
Owen Young and Lucia Lin in Concert- A Benefit for the Cape Ann Symphony
Acclaimed Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians Owen Young (cello) and Lucia Lin (violin) will be performing a dynamic program of duets (Mozart, Kolday and more) to benefit the Cape Ann Symphony. Learn more
Sunday, January 25, 5 PM
Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion
A folk rock duo drawing from a musically-rich gene pool, Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion combine the down-home campfire strumming of Woody and Arlo with a modern pop/indie rock sensibility, all anchored by their lush, intimate harmonies. Learn more
GUEST PRESENTATION
PRESENTED BY M.E. PRODUCTIONS
Friday, January 30, 8 PM
American Crossroads: David Bromberg, David Hidalgo & Larry Campbell
Three of America’s most admired musicians meet for an evening of musical diversity. David Bromberg pioneered the skillful blending of several genres into what is now known as Americana. David Hidalgo is the co-founder of acclaimed Los Lobos. Larry Campbell is renowned for his work with Bob Dylan and Levon Helm among many others. This will be an unscripted evening of spontaneity, discovery and musical virtuosity by three American music masters. Learn more
Saturday, February 7, 8 PM
Amy Helm
A dynamic singer and talented songwriter blessed with legendary rock and roll blood (her dad is the late great Levon Helm, her mother is songwriter Libby Titus), Amy Helm infuses her particular brand of Americana with heavy doses of gospel, folk and country. Learn more
Friday, February 20, 8 PM
Mavis Staples
Opening Act: Dwight and Nicole
A veritable titan of both gospel and R&B, Mavis Staples has been tiptoeing the boundary between the spiritual and the secular for more than 60 years. And she isn’t slowing down. Learn more
Sunday, February 22, 5 PM
Travis Tritt– solo acoustic
As one of the leading lights of country music throughout the 90’s, Travis Tritt stood out among the pack with a style that borrowed as much from southern rock as it did the Grand Ole Opry. Of course his trademark long hair and conspicuously absent cowboy hat aided in making Tritt one of the most recognizable country music stars of the last 25 years. His impressive string of multi-platinum albums and Top Ten singles didn’t hurt either. Learn more
Friday, February 27, 8 PM
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet
As the preeminent Cajun band in the world, BeauSoleil has been generously exporting the rich musical traditions of Southwestern Louisiana for close to forty years. After almost singlehandedly reviving Cajun music in the 70’s, they began incorporating various folk and world music traditions into their sound, creating a musical hybrid unlike any in the world. Learn more
Friday, March 6, 8 PM
Justin Townes Earle
In the last five years, Justin Townes Earle has emerged as a genre-busting acclaimed singer-songwriter, infusing country, blues, folk and indie rock into his vintage Americana sound. As the son of beloved country folk rabble-rouser Steve Earle, Justin had large musical shoes to fill, but after five critically-adored records and an ever-growing legion of fans, it’s safe to say he’s done that. Learn more
Saturday, March 7, 8 PM
Billy Childs All-Star Quartet
A tremendous jazz pianist with a seemingly boundless curiosity and adventurous spirit, Billy Childs plays and composes in a unique style that borrows heavily from the classical world, but still manages to be wholly his own. Learn more
Sunday, March 8, 5 PM
Hot Club of Cowtown
Expertly combining the dusty stomp of Western swing with hot gypsy jazz, the Austin-based trio has crafted a unique and infectious hybrid that playfully blurs musical boundaries. Fiddler Elana James, guitarist Whit Smith and bassist Jake Erwin have been conjuring the spirit of both Bob Wills and jazz manouche legend Django Reinhardt for close to fifteen years and show no sign of slowing down. Learn more
Tuesday, March 10, 8 PM
Danú
One of Ireland’s most cherished Irish folk bands and among the leaders of the new traditionalist movement in Celtic music, Danú has been thrilling audiences with their instrumental virtuosity and powerfully emotive ballads for close to 20 years. Learn more
Saturday, March 14, 8 PM
Leo Kottke
A two-time Grammy nominee, legendary acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke is known for his signature fingerpicking style drawing from blues, jazz and folk music and his syncopated, polyphonic melodies. Widely recognized as a master of his instrument, he has collaborated on records with legends such as John Fahey, Chet Atkins and Lyle Lovett, and is a frequent guest on radio variety show A Prairie Home Companion. Learn more
Sunday, March 15, 5 PM
Maceo Parker
Maceo Parker stands among the legends of funk, forging the first half of his stellar career as a sideman for the genre’s forefathers James Brown and George Clinton. From being an essential voice in Brown’s horn section to helping steer George Clinton and Parliament’s Mothership Connection to platinum status, his soulful saxophone playing and vocals are firmly rooted in funk music history. Learn more
Thursday, March 26, 8 PM
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
One of the first bands to blend rock and roll with country, the pioneering Nitty Gritty Dirt Band have crafted a musical legacy that has spawned an entire genre of music, influencing a generation of country-rock bands in its over 45 year history. Learn more
Sunday, April 19, 5 PM
Taj Mahal
A bonafide blues and rock legend, the inimitable Taj Mahal has been instrumental in preserving and shaping American roots music. With his booming baritone, nimble finger-picking guitar playing and pioneering fusion of blues with disparate world and folk styles, the iconic artist has earned himself a place amongst the titans of American music. Learn more
Friday, May 15, 8 PM
Edwin McCain
Known for his earnest, heart-on sleeve balladry, folk pop songwriter Edwin McCain has enjoyed a lengthy career since the mid 90’s, mostly due to the success of his smash hit single “I’ll Be” and a relentless touring schedule. Learn more
Friday, July 17, 8 PM
Melanie
(Re-scheduled from September 27)
A singer-songwriter known for her surprise starring role at Woodstock and her subsequent #1 hit “Brand New Key,” Melanie has remained an iconic voice for the “summer of love” generation. Learn more
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Lobster Trap Tree Buoy Painting Week Art Art Haven! Find Your School On The Calendar-
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Who’s Going On This Red Sox “Baseball Winter Weekend”?
The Red Sox will host a “Baseball Winter Weekend” this January where fans will have an opportunity to interact with players, hear from owners, and listen to roundtable discussions on a variety of baseball topics. The event takes place at Foxwoods Resort and Casino from Friday, January 23, through Sunday, January 25. Passes for Baseball Winter Weekend are available now at redsox.com/winterweekend.
Hotel accommodations are available at Foxwoods, so the entire North Shore could make a weekend getaway out of it.
Note: Please don’t blow your entire life savings at the craps table. We’d prefer you save at least enough to buy a few Red Sox tickets — which will be available for sale at the event. OR — Red Sox fans will have their first opportunity to purchase 2015 single game tickets and “Sox Pax” on Saturday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m…. and then they can spend their leftover $$$ at Foxwoods.
Photo courtesy Boston Red Sox
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Good Egg Steve Nobel Fixes The Fisherman’s Wives Memorial Holiday Wreath
There isn’t a women in this world who would want a big red bow on her rear-end…The women of Gloucester thank you Steve Nobel owner of Nobel Electric for fixing our beautiful Monument !
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Breaking Gloucester Restaurant News- La Trattoria Calling It Quits After 9 Years #GloucesterMA
Looks like timing for Pinoli opening could not be better-
https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2014/12/09/two-star-michelin-chef-paolo-laboa-to-open-new-restaurant-in-gloucester/
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Pics-Crazy Women Take Over Sista Felicia’s For The Boxwood Tree Party
Sunday afternoon, my friends and family joined me for my 5th annual personal Christmas Party. My childhood friend Katrina Lafata Haskell’s husband Jim kick off of our evening with a special wine tasting, which included a bottle of homemade wine produced here in Gloucester, by Friends Neil & Bridgett Mathews, and their Family. Every year we looks forward to learning something new from Jim about his line of wines. This year wine was served in hand painted wine glasses adorned rhinestone “PEACE” symbols made by my mom. The hand painted glasses have become an annual tradition my mom and guests equally enjoy! Mom loves to create them, and our guests enjoy taking them home at the end of the night. I want to thank my husband St. Barry and my mother Pat for insisting I keep tradition and host the party this year, when they heard talks about me not hosting it this year, shortly after my daughter recent surgery. They knew I need a night of fun, and knew this night would raise my spirits….and that it did! Thank you ladies and Merry Christmas!
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