Santa Visits Rockport Part II
OMG, the blog counter tells me that was my 599th post here at Good Morning Gloucester. What to post for number DC? (Hey, I’m a nerd, DC is 600 in Roman numerals.) -Paul Morrison
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Because Farting Is Funny…
Super K Photo
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Subway Art, Santiago Chile
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December 7th 1941
Remember our fellow Americans who served us during WWII. Could we today respond the same way we did back then? I would hope so.
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Really?
You have to love where they placed the wreath
Sent on a Sprint Samsung Galaxy S® 5
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Another busy Saturday
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Water Lines – A photo from Anthony Marks
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Oh Teddy, my Teddy BEar
Over half of us still have our teddy bears. My sister (painter Barb) and I were given our teddy bears in the early 1950’s, when we were toddlers. From left to right: “Brownie,” Barb’s bear, my “Get Well” bear, who speaks, my childhood bear “Whitey,” and Janet’s “Get Well Bear.” The new bears speak when you press a button on their stomachs, saying in a lithe girl or boy’s voice things like “Laugh, you’ll feel better.” At first I thought this was corny, but then realized how important It could be to one who is bedridden or gravely ill, like I was. Oh Teddy, my two Teddy Bears, I love you both.
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Santa Gets Salty in Rockport
Even the rain couldn’t dampen the anticipation on T Wharf in Rockport yesterday afternoon as the crowd eagerly awaited the arrival of the one and only Santa!
It is truly a one-of-a-kind kind of day in a one-of-a-kind kind of town!
Please excuse my shoddy videography. As you can imagine, I was filming with one hand, taking photos with the other, and trying to make sure the boys didn’t do belly flops into Rockport Harbor. Intentionally or by accident.
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Ayn Rand Quote of the Week from Greg Bover
“You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.”
Ayn Rand (1905-1982) from the GHS Guidance Newsletter
Born Alisa Zinov’yevna Rosenbaum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Rand moved to the United States in 1926 with the intention of becoming a screenwriter. After two unsuccessful novels and a largely unnoticed play, she wrote The Fountainhead, published in 1943, which established her fame as a writer and was later made into a popular movie. Her magnum opus, Atlas Shrugged, published in 1957, expanded on her rationalist, anti-romantic themes, which she labeled Objectivism. This book essentially ended her career as a novelist, as she became more and more influential in Republican and conservative political circles for her libertarian philosophies, which rejected altruism and promoted laissez-faire capitalism. She continued to lead the Objectivist movement until her death due to complications of heavy smoking and decades of amphetamine use.
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Community Stuff 12/7/14
Hi Joey!
Here is some information about our Annual Santa Party (and a fun video)
On Monday December 8th, 2014 Santa himself will be visiting Cape Ann TV for an early appearance and to take gift requests and this will be recorded & aired on Channel 12 at Christmas!
To see Santa be here at Cape Ann TV (38 Blackburn Center, Gloucester) from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on December 8th, 2014!
New this year: We will also take a professional photo of your child and email it to you.
Wally’s Blackburn Bistro will be providing cookies and hot chocolate.
We are also a Project Uplift gift donation site, if you would like to bring in a new unwrapped present.
This is free event and open to all Cape Ann Children.
Merry Christmas!
Thanks!
~Becky Tober
Monday, December 8th – 4pm to Close at Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant on Main Street: Docksiders Fundraiser Night at Jalapenos. A portion of all restaurant sales will go towards the Docksiders’ fundraising efforts. There will be a 50/50 raffle that night, and we will also be selling tickets for our lottery ticket drawing.
Friday, December 12th – 7pm at the Gloucester High School cafeteria: Docksiders Coffee House. $5 admission. The band will be performing, and snacks will be available for purchase. There will be a 50/50 raffle that night, and we will also be selling tickets for our lottery ticket drawing.
Hi Joey,
Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe is casting for the Valentine’s show, Shakespeare on Love, and we still need a few roles filled. The show will run February 13th-15th at the Community House in Rockport. At this time, we are looking to cast:
a Lady Ann, to perform a scene from Richard III (Duke of Gloucester). Richard is already cast, but if you’re interested in reading for Lady Ann, please contact Susan at salconsult@verizon.net
We’re also in the market for:
A charismatic and dashing gentleman to play Mercutio
A lovesick young man to play Romeo
a girl-Friday type lady to play Benvolio
They’ll be performing an arrangement of scenes from Romeo and Juliet that explores the bromance (and maybe romance) between Romeo and Mercutio. If you’re interested in reading for one of these roles, please contact Aynsley at aynsleyms@gmail.com to arrange a reading.
There are a few other roles that have not been cast, so if you’re interested in acting, you can email aynsleyms@gmail.com with a short description of any acting experience and anything you’d be interested in.
Thanks!
Aynsley Dunn
Cape Ann Painter and Photographer Group Meeting on Friday, December 12 9-10:30
Hi Everyone,
Happy Holidays!
The Cape Ann Painter and Photographer Group will meet on Friday, December 12 fro 9-10:30 AM at Cape Ann Giclee, 20 Maplewood Ave, Gloucester.
Please bring something that you are working on to share. All are welcome!
Hope to see you.
Alice Gardner
North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau
Celebrates Essex County’s Tourism Leaders at their
Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony on November 12th
The North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau held their Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, November 12th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at Salvatore’s Restaurant, 354 Merrimack St., Lawrence. North of Boston CVB leadership presented the 2014 Essex County Tourism Awards, inducted new Board members and thanked outgoing Board members for their service.
2014-2015 Board of Directors
Executive Board
Patrick Cornelissen, Chair – Endicott College
Kate Fox, Vice Chair – Destination Salem
Tobin Dominick, Immediate Past Chair – Cape Ann’s Marina Resort
Scott Marshall, Treasurer – Seacoast Events
Bethany Groff Dorau, Secretary – Historic New England
Tina Jordan, At Large – Salem Witch Museum
Rinus Oosthoek, At Large – Salem Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Donna Abdulla– Joe’s Playland
Julie Arrison – Historic New England/ Phillips House
Michael Bevilacqua – Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce
George Carey – FINZ Seafood & Grill
Jennifer Close – Peabody Essex Museum
Tammy Harrington – Salem Trolley
Karen Nascembeni – North Shore Music Theatre
Tami O’Brien – Encompass Premiums & Apparel
Linn Parisi – Discover Gloucester/ Over the Bridge Tours
Bill Steelman – Essex National Heritage Commission
Taunya Wolfe Finn, CTP – Wolfe Adventures and Tours, LLC
Rhonda Woodman – Woodman’s of Essex
New Directors
Pilar Garro – The Trustees of Reservations, Castle Hill at The Crane Estate
John Orlando – The Harborview Inn
Departing Director
Ann Ormond – Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce
2014 Anne Turcotte Leadership Award
Paul Frontierro, 7 Seas Whale Watch in Gloucester
The Anne Turcotte Leadership Award is presented to an individual or organization whose innovation, expertise and energy serves as an inspiration for others in the tourism industry.
Paul Frontierro, Owner and General Manager of 7 Seas Whale Watch in Gloucester was nominated by the membership and endorsed by the Nominating Committee and Board of Directors for going above and beyond to make sure that visitors have a wonderful and unforgettable experience. Paul and his team offer visitors an experience well beyond that of your typical whale watch. They educate in a fun and memorable way, entertain, and set a high standard for future tours and excursions. And they do it under some of the most difficult conditions, including seasickness, bad weather, or (worst of all) no whale sightings. Even if hit by all three of these catastrophes, visitors walk away from a 7 Seas Whale Watch with smiles. Paul and his crew are “that good.” His passion and dedication makes him the perfect candidate for this award.
2014 Award Winners l.to r. Paul Frontierro, Pam Peterson, Stacia Cooper, Dr. Michael Medlock, Will Cole, Senator Kathleen O’Connor Ives
CVB Leadership: Outgoing Chair Tobin Dominick and Incoming Patrick Cornelissen
Sale price on The Frenchman
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Boudreau reels the reader into this quirky tale of two misfits bonding and building a relationship that feels like family. One is drawn so subtly into their story that, as events escalate, the reader can’t help but anxiously wait and hope while turning those pages! Bravo, Ms. Boudreau! Rose Mary Espinoza – June 2013 InD’Tale Magazine (5 stars)
The Frenchman was nominated and became a finalist for The 2014 RONE awards in Las Vegas. Treat your family and friends to this fun literary ride.
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Financial Impacts Of Gran Prix Of Gloucester Felt Long After Race Has Packed Up and Gone
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Some DAVID COX Photographs, HIVE, Harbortown Cultural District.and Fred Bodin In God We Trust
Cat Ryan submits-
David Cox took a few photographs at the HIVE during the Harbortown Cultural District second annual meeting earlier this month. He is a founding partner in the downtown district, along with Joey/GMG and Fred Bodin. Kim Smith is a NEW partner!
Art Haven generously offered the HIVE spaces as a host venue and opened up their Window Gallery for a pop up group exhibit. Please remember to support *Art Haven and all its efforts!
Harbortown Cultural District Partners group exhibit featured:
*David Cox, *Fred Bodin, *Joey Ciaramitaro, *Loren Doucette, John Sarkin, represented by Ken Riaf’s Law and Water Gallery, Juni Van Dyke, Ken Riaf, Beth Williams, goodlinens, Belle + Me, and *Ten Pound Studio (artists Susan Quateman, Muriel Lee Steele, Stephen Bates, and Chris Gauthier Kelly). Founding Partner *Island Art & Hobby has rotating art exhibits; they featured a wonderful painting by Eileen Patten Oliver for the Harbortown Cultural District event. Jason Burroughs was one of many artists with work exhibited on site at our host,*Art Haven’s HIVE space. You can find Burroughs at Island Art & Hobby, and see more of his art on display at Pleasant Tea and Latitude 43. *Founding Partners
12 NEW Harbortown Cultural District Partners:
Designer and start-up Jo-Anne Chirico’s goodlinens
Designers Ann Malvaux’s and Lisa LeVasseur’s Belle + Me
Artist and proprietor Beth Williams
Artist and gallery owner, Ken Riaf, Law and Water Gallery
Artist and art teacher with Rose Baker Senior Center and more Juni Van Dyke
Artist and designer Veronica Morgan
Musician, founder Contra Dance and more Rose Sheehan’s Folk Life Studio
Art dealer Matthew Swift Trident Art Gallery
Business, Cape Ann Brewing Company
Business, Cape Pond Ice
University partner, Endicott College
Artist, filmmaker, author, landscape designer, KIM SMITH
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Man Helps Dead Shark Give Birth to Three Babies!
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Santa arrives for the 30th time in Rockport
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Storm brewing on Friday
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Catch of the Day: Santa!
Live blogging from T wharf. Santa is in the house!
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Lexicon Gallery Opening in Magnolia!
Lexicon Gallery
15 Lexington Avenue
Magnolia, MA 01930
You are cordially invited to the opening of the new Lexicon Gallery on 15 Lexington Avenue, Magnolia, (Gloucester) MA during the Lexington Lights celebration on Sunday December 7, 2014 from 4-8pm.
The ceramic artists represented, including several from Cape Ann, include: Diane Chen KW, Cynthia Curtis, Larry Elardo, Jeremy Randall, Thomas Hoadley, Jenny Rangan, Jill Solomon, Irina Okula, Zachary Mickelson, Judith Rosenstein, Pam Gorgone, Joanna Mark, Chris Williams and Seyrel Williams.
Other artists include: Kerry Mullen (ceramics, watercolor, mixed media), Deb Hardy (mixed media), Cindy Beck Goldstein (collagraphs), Mahri (jewelry), Gary Gilbert (wood sculptures), Eleanor Fisher (glass shard-covered oil paintings), Randall Thurston (cut paper silhouettes) and Lenore Hill (India ink, walnut ink, graphite and gouache on paper), Jay Havighurst (sculptures).
We are thrilled to have live music by guitarist, Ken Bonfield and flutist, Christine Routhier.
Come eat, drink and be artsy with us!
Best Wishes,
Seyrel and Chris
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