Return of FACES ON THE WATERFRONT
“I succeeded by saying what everyone else is thinking.” – Joan Rivers #RIPJoanRivers
“I succeeded by saying what everyone else is thinking.” – Joan Rivers #RIPJoanRivers
In this day and age of Hyper Political Correctness the loss of Joan Rivers and her tell-it-like-it-is attitude is a loss for America.
Best part of watching the Oscars was watching Joan carve ’em up on the red carpet.
You see people like Joan who tell it like it is and make us laugh get replaced by “safe” vanilla talking heads that don’t dare stir things up and tow the corporate line ever fearful of saying the wrong thing and getting canned because someone far too sensitive didn’t get the joke.
That’s the world in which we now live. The world in which big media outlets can’t hire women like Joan Rivers because they’re scared shitless that she might utter the words “midget pickles” and a whole contingency of midget parents will freak out and call for a boycott of the channel.
Thanks for the laughs Joan. Hope you’re in a good place with decent plastic surgeons.
Magical Path
GMG Mug Up and Rocky Neck Art Walk
Chris Stovall Brown joins the Dave Sag’s Blues Party tonight at 8:30pm @ The Rhumb Line. 9.4.2014
Omigod….what an amazing weekend Labor Daze was. Lots o’ music and drunken dancing. Anybody who livered through it: congratulations. The clinic is open at Addison-Gilbert and Sullivan for those of you who can’t stop crying. Now onto the zbig news.
Let’s welcome back Mr. Chris “Stovetop” Brown to our stage this Thursday. Winner of this years Hugh Beaumont Award for excellence in gum chewing, Mr.. B. is sure to get your heart in a big tither as he bites his way thru the chord changes without dropping a stitch of laughter. But, seriously, folks, Chris is one of my personal favorites, as he can play guitar, sing and yuck it up with the best of them. Never a dull moment.
And we’re using a cool and totally new drummbler in the form of Mr. Chris Anzelone, a monster in his own right. Can’t wait! c’mon down and watch the fur fly!
http://users.rcn.com/drhepcat/CHRIS_WEBSITE/Home.html
40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-973
Breaking News! Big and Hungry Great Whites Spotted on Gloucester Beach
Breaking News! Big and Hungry Great Whites spotted on Gloucester Beach
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Bruins Street Brigade hits Cape Ann Youth Hockey!
Well, we’re back to school and that can only mean one thing…we’ll soon be back to the hockey rink too! Soon, meaning next week.
I’ve been known to complain about the cold, crazy hours at the rink, but…between you and me…I wouldn’t have it any other way! My boys love the game and being a part of Cape Ann Youth Hockey has been a fantastic experience for us all.
For any of you fellow hockey families, don’t forget about this great event! A win-win for sure. A win for the kids and a win for the Open Door Food Pantry who will receive donations from all registered players! Check out the link below for much more information! See you there!
Space is Limited — Register Today!
“Art, Rocks!” in real time. The Video
Green Dragon and Skipper Al Bezanson Winners!
Schooner Green Dragon placed first in the Small Schooner Class in the 2014 Schooner Races, winning the Betty Ramsay Plate. Al Bezanson, who’s the owner of Green Dragon and is on the Schooner Race committee, sits in the cockpit of his schooner. Photo by Kathy Chapman.
Photo © Kathy Chapman 2013-14
http:www.kathychapman.com
Last Stop Variety Turkey Gobbler
Thursday September 4th , 2014 Cape Ann Weather…
Marine Forecast :
Today W winds around 5 kt…becoming SE this afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less.
Tonight SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 foot or less.
Beach Forecast :
80°s Mostly Sunny
Water Temp 68° Degrees
Winds West 5-10 mph becoming onshore late morning / early Afternoon..
UV INDEX 9
Precipitation 0%
Pod Cast Weather:
http://www.spreaker.com:80/episode/4925715
Hourly Forecast :
Ocean Reporter hauls back Sugar Babe after Rudder Broke
Community Stuff 9/3/14
Psychic Weekend at Blue Shutters Beachside Inn, Gloucester 9/13 & 9/14
Psychic, Card, Mediumship or Channeled Readings with Julie Ann on Saturday September 13, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Sunday September 14, 2014 from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. This tranquil and most beautiful location is beloved by many all over the country. Have a refreshment and snack, enjoy the gorgeous view and walk the beach before and after your session(s). To schedule your appointment with Julie Ann call 978-387-5306 or email JulieAnn@NHMetaphysical.com Innkeepers Ann Marie & Eddie Comer , Patty & Anthony Sapienza encourage all to stop by, relax, and enjoy the view.
Maritime Gloucester’s Online Fundraising Auction – Just a few days left to bid! Proceeds from this online auction benefit Maritime Gloucester’s educational programs for Cape Ann youth and support our efforts to inspire students and visitors to value marine science, maritime heritage and environmental stewardship through hands-on education and experiences. Thank you for your support and get your bids in before September 5th at 9:00pm!
New England getaways to New Hampshire or Maine!
Children’s gifts, including Daisy Nell books, Schooner Ardelle summer programs, and a Bookstore gift certificate!
Enjoy food, glorious food from Virgilio’s, Patty’s Guacamole, a personal chef, or Duckworth’s Bistrot!
New items added!
Maplewood Car Wash Super Clean Detail
Octopus Paintings by Maritime Gloucester educator and artist Rebecca Visnick
And many more unique experiences, products and services!
CAPE ANN BREWING MAKES SWITCH FROM BOTTLES TO CANS, BRINGS PACKAGED PRODUCTION HOME
Cape Ann Brewing Company (CABC) is proud to announce that they are changing over from bottles to cans with the opening of a new canning facility located in Gloucester, MA. Currently, the Fisherman’s Brew and Fisherman’s IPA are available throughout Massachusetts with the Fisherman’s Pils joining as their core year round beers. The new canning facility is located down the road from the original brewery at the old Cape Ann Forge, overlooking the Annisquam River. It will allow CABC greater quality control, improving consistency and bringing the flavor profile of the packaged beer more in-line with that of the draught beers. It will also enable to company to produce and distribute beers beyond the flagship Fisherman’s line, under the Cape Ann Brewing Company brand in 16 oz “tall boys”.
The new cans are not only a change from bottling beer but also offer an update to the company’s brand, with a more modern and sophisticated take on the iconic image of Gloucester’s “Man at the Wheel” memorial statue. The new line of “tall boys” will focus more on the original “Twin Lights” logo that has come to represent Cape Ann Brewing so well.
”We are very excited to finally fulfill our promise of bringing our full production of back to the city of Gloucester,” said Jeremy Goldberg, CABC owner. “Our local identity is extremely important to us, and we feel this investment is important in more ways then just about the beer.” On July 31, 2014 CABC had it’s very first canning run. The new canning facility is located down the road from the original brewery at the old Cape Ann Forge, overlooking the Annisquam River.
-August saw the (re-)release of Fisherman’s Brew and Fisherman’s IPA in 12oz. Cans. Fisherman’s Pumpkin Stout, the first of the now often replicated style, will be available for a limited time and will be the last 12 oz bottles to be released by CABC.
– September will bring the introduction of the Fisherman’s Pils to round out the flagship year round brands, replacing the discontinued Fisherman’s Ale.
-October will see the first release of the new line of 16 oz cans, the Imperial Pumpkin Stout which will be followed in November, by a very limited release of the Deadeye Double IPA. 2014 will be punctuated by the release of the Navigator, a German-style Doppelbock, CABC’s winter seasonal beer. In 2015, you can look forward to such releases as the Tea Party Barley-Wine, Ironclad IPL, and the Chili Stout.
The Legend Returns- The Bobskill Chronicles Pick Up After A Six Year Hiatus
If you’re an old school FOB you remember The Bobskill Chronicles featuring Bobby Bobskill. Well it’s been a while and after a little run in the joint Bobby is BACK and still up to his old tricks.
Here’s a little refresher from back in 2008 when it all began-
The Bobby Bobskill Chronicles- Wake Up Sleepyhead!
And Now Bobby 2.0 2014 Edition
The More Things Change The More They Stay The Same-
New rewards program for GHS honor students
Joel Favazza submits-
There is no doubt that Gloucester High School students will play a pivotal role in the future success of our community. The O.A.R. (“On a Roll!”) program seeks to support these hard-working honors students by awarding O.A.R. Cards that allow for discounts at local stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
The program aims to both provide a show of community support for the accomplishments of our brightest young adults, and also to foster the habit of “shopping locally” from a young age. Through the O.A.R. program, we hope to incentivize teenager consumers who will develop shopping habits that will carry on throughout their adult life.
Instead of heading down Rt. 128 to “the Mall” or further to grab a bite to eat, buy a new shirt, or find a group activity to pass free time, GHS students that make honor roll all four terms in any given school year will have access to a list of local merchants offering them discounts and special promotions, showing them that what they’re looking for is right here in their hometown.
Over time, we hope utilizing the O.A.R. Card helps recipients (and their peers) recognize that Gloucester is not just a place to lay your head down at night—but a unique and vibrant community in which you can work, live, and play. And we hope they will remember this and choose to remain in, or return to, Gloucester as they transition from high school students to young professionals and college students, as they start families of their own, and during each successive chapter of life thereafter.
We plan to award the first edition of O.A.R. Cards at the end of the 2014-2015 school year. Already, over a dozen local businesses have signed on as participants. We’re hoping to continue to build this list throughout the school year. If you or your business are interested in participating, please contact us at GloucesterOAR@gmail.com .
ZDF Filming at Gloucester’s Eastern Point Lighthouse
This morning while filming B-roll and “Bee”-roll for my nature documentaries I came upon the German National television channel’s ZDF cast and crew getting organized for a day of filming at the Eastern Point Lighthouse. They are shooting films based on the Katie Fforde romance novels. Not considered a mini-series, four separate films are being shot all around the North Shore and filming will continue to take place in Gloucester this week.
“All of Fforde’s stories-into-movies focus on the lead character (usually a woman) overcoming obstacles to achieve a dream. Each film runs for 90 commercial-free minutes.”
For the past several seasons the show has been filmed in and around Poughkeepsie, New York. This year, the producers wanted to change it up and film north of Boston. I hope they decide to come back next year!
Stills from last night and this morning ~
“Bee”-roll ~ Native Wildflower Gaura lindheimeri — Its Common Name is ‘Whirling Butterflies’
Henry Eiler’s Sweet Coneflower ~ Note the Unique Quilled Petals



















