Historic Adventure

Posted on by Marty Luster

Today I went down to Maritime Gloucester to take a look at Schooner Adventure at her new summer home. While there, I ran into Jim Burkholder and Christine Minnix of New Hampshire. Jim and Christine have a particular interest in Adventure. Jim’s grandfather was Col Edwin H. Cooper, who, in the 1930s, photographed Adventure and other maritime subjects.Jim and Christine have recovered the collection and have reproduced many of the images as prints and note cards.They can be reached at minnixchristine@yahoo.com or 603 997 9521.

DSCF4558Jim shows some of the photo collection to Ardelle’s skipper, Harold Burnham.

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Announcing the 31st Cape Ann Artisan Studio Tour

Posted on by God's Morning

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SAVE THE DATE!
ANNOUNCING THE 31st CAPE ANN ARTISAN STUDIO TOUR!
26 artisans will be welcoming visitors into their studios during the tour on June 21-22
from 10-5 pm. Those of you who have followed the tour before will be treated to new
work by veteran artisans and become acquainted with the work of artisans who have
joined in recent years. The work comes in many shapes, sizes, and media including:
• Fiber Arts – Camilla MacFadyen & Sarah Wright
• Glass Beadmaking – Beth Williams
• Jewelry/Wearable Art – Meredith Anderson, Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco, & Judy
Wright
• Mosaic – Pam Stratton & Judith Wright
• Painting, Printmaking & Drawings – Pat Lowery Collins, Rob Diebboll, Julia
Garrison, Elizabeth Harty, David Montgomery, Pia Juhl Nadel, Sinikka Nogelo, Terry
Del Percio-Piemonte, Mace and Mary Ann Wenniger, & Judith Wright
• Photography – David Piemonte
• Pottery and Ceramic Arts – Cynthia Curtis, Anni Melancon, Scott and Erin Place, &
Ruth Worrell
• Sculpture – Mike Foley, Pia Juhl Nadel, Margaret Rack & Bart Stuyf
This best way to follow the tour is by obtaining an artisan brochure map, found in key
tourism kiosks, restaurants, most inns and other businesses around Cape Ann. For the
web-savvy, the map is downloadable as a PDA at http://www.capeannartisans.com
To learn more, please visit http://www.capeannartisans.com

SELL-OUT WARNING: THE TOASTERS on Beauport Princess Cruise Ship with the MILE 21 Reunion Next Friday

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

If you’ve been following our recent posts (like this one) you know we’ve been warning you of potential sell-outs, so you don’t lose out.

Last weekend’s James Cotton/Jay Geils show at The Larcom in Beverly sold out by Wednesday.

Next Friday’s (6/13) Concert Cruise featuring The Toasters with a special reunion of local favorites Mile 21 aboard Gloucester’s very own cruise ship, Beauport Princess is likely to sell out too.

The Toasters (called Ska “Pioneers” by Billboard Magazine) will bring their infections brand of Ska, Reggae, Jazz, Punk & Soul to Gloucester as part of their 2014 world tour.

Mile 21’s 2014 reunion features Lead Vocalist Mike Francis, Carlos Menezes, Jr. on trombone, Keith Amero on Bass, Steve Russo on Drums, Mike Lentini on saxophone, and Mike Goulart on lead guitar.  These guys alone are worth the price of admission.

Tickets are only $35 in advance and include this very special Concert PLUS a Gloucester Harbor Cruise and Party Buffet featuring Seafood Grille’s world famous Lobster Rolls!

As you might expect, seating is limited (this is a cruise ship, remember) so if you want to get aboard, you’re going to have to act quickly and get your tickets here.

You don’t want to be one of those losers who waits until it’s sold out and then tries to convince Homeland Security to let you aboard, do you?

Just in case you’re not sure what I mean by infections, watch this video:

You Can Get There From Here

Posted on by Nichole S.

Another little weekend project that my boys and I tackled.  Some of our favorite little getaways.  The boys did a great job painting the arrows and it was fun to guess how far away each place was…before finding the real answers on MapQuest.  IMG_5444 IMG_2691

 

A Look Back 2009 Gloucester Triathalon

Posted on by capeannpainter

I got a call at about 5:30am from Joey. He couldn’t get away from the dock to cover the event. I was tired and pissed but I obey’d Joey and I did have a good time. Hopefully Gloucester will get the TRI Back.

Banana Split Scones

Posted on by Sista Felicia

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Banana Split Scones

This morning I created this recipe for my daughter Amanda, who requested freshly baked scones for breakfast.  I thought I whip up a batch using slightly overripe strawberries, and extra coconut milk leftover from another recipe.  The results were great! The scones are light and fluffy, and not overly sweet.  Tuck this recipe into your recipe box…strawberry season is around the corner!  

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Singing Beach and Eagle Head, Manchester

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Warm October light enriched the colors and made lengthened the shadows on the beach. The setting sun revealed the moon and a star. This transparency was shot on a tripod with Fuji Velvia film with a Pentax 6x7 (cm) camera. The wide angle 55mm lens accentuated the blue sky. Except for adding my watermark (©Fredrik D. Bodin), no filters or digital manipulation were used.
Warm October light enriched the colors and made lengthened the shadows on the beach. The setting sun revealed the moon and a star.
This transparency was shot on a tripod with Fuji Velvia film with a Pentax 6×7 (cm) camera. The wide angle 55mm lens accentuated the blue sky. Except for adding my watermark (©Fredrik D. Bodin), no filters or digital manipulation were used.

Brett Gamache At The Cultural Center On Rocky Neck

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

June 5 – 29 : Landscapes & Seascapes,
Recent Paintings by Brett X. Gamache

Brett X. Gamache

SAT June 7, 4-7pm : Opening Reception
SUN, June 8, 4-5pm: Artist Talk

The Interview-

Plein Air Landscape Painting Workshop
with oil painter, Brett X. Gamache

Saturday, June 14, 9 AM-2 PM

At RNAC’s Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson St. Gloucester, MA

Brett X. Gamache
Experience the joy of painting on site by joining a small group of fellow artists in a Plein Air Landscape Painting workshop on Saturday, June 14th from 9 AM -2 PM on Gloucester’s Rocky Neck. Gamache provides one-on-one instruction as participants paint at near by locations. Workshop fee: $100 (RNAC members, $75)
For more details, go to rockyneckartcolony.org/workshops.php

Friday June 6th , 2014 Cape Ann Weather.

Posted on by Peter J Lovasco

Marine Forecast
Fri W winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Fri Night W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Clouds / sunny breaks / few pop up showers / storms . 66-76° warmest inland away from the coast . Light west winds 5-10mph becoming SE onshore 10-15mph ..
Friday night few early showers / storms possible lows dipping into the 50’s ..
Humidity and Mugginess arrives Sunday and Especially Monday Through Wednesday with Dew Points in the 60’s … So hang in there if u like humid / sticky / sultry weather…

Hourly Forecast

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Weekend Outlook

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Community Stuff 6/6/14

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Sign up now for the 3rd Annual Schooner Challenge

Len Burgess submits-

Don’t miss this fun filled 3rd annual Schooner Challenge Monday, June 16th. from 6pm to 8pm. Starts from Maritime Gloucester. Be on board one of the three Harold Burnham built schooners the ‘Thomas E. Lannon’, the ‘Fame’ or the ‘Ardelle’ and help your ship compete for the prize. SIGN ABOARD TODAY!  For tickets, visit www.essexshipbuildingmuseum.org or call: Marcia at 978-375-3337.

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Free Fun Fridays From Cat Ryan

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Here’s the poster and link for the Free Fun Fridays summer schedule. Free Fun Fridays is an annual summer program that opens doors at no cost to visitors to many of Massachusetts’ most treasured museums and cultural venues all across the state. Initiated by the Highland Street Foundation; follow the link to print the schedule http://highlandstreet.org/2014F3Full.pdf

Maybe all the Massachusetts Cultural Districts can be listed, too! Next year, let’s hope any of our Harbortown (http://www.gloucesterharbortown.org)  and Rocky Neck (http://mail.rockyneckartcolony.org) Cultural District partners who want to be included can and will be! In Gloucester alone, not to be missed venues include among others:

Beauport Sleeper-McAnn

http://www.historicnewengland.org/historic-properties/homes/Beauport

Cape Ann Museum

http://www.capeannmuseum.org/

City Hall

http://www.gloucester-ma.gov/index.aspx?nid=102

Hammond Castle

http://www.hammondcastle.org/common/index.php?com=HAMM&div=AA&nav=AA&page=A91

Maritime Gloucester

http://maritimegloucester.org/

Sargent House

http://sargenthouse.org/

Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer (always) Free for cultural center, spa-era fresco murals and more

http://www.sawyerfreelibrary.org/

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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE REVEALED!

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

IMG_7916Nathan writes: 

Bottle was opened, pictures were sent to Kim. 🙂
Date was May 11, 2014
Found on June 1, 2014

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IMG_7924Message said : To who finds this. My name is Josh and I am eleven. Please write back (address included, and was to a local business in Gloucester).

The bottle survived a 3 week journey in the ocean and 3 day journey on land, before I opened it.

I called the company today and I am hoping to return the bottle and message to the boy! 🙂

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Thanks so much Nathan! I think this story has really captured people’s imaginations and made for wonderful fun. Perhpas we’ll hear from Josh. Thank you so much for sharing all!
See previous GMG post here: MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE FOUND ON NILES BEACH SUNDAY AFTERNOON

CAN YOU GUESS WHAT’S IN THIS CEVICHE ?

Posted on by Craig Kimberley

Recently, Hannah and I decided to make a new fresh ceviche recipe. Next we pitched some fresh chips in oil we keeps it real. Now look closely at the bowl and at my chip. There’s a secret ingredient thats creatively thrown in the mix here. Can you see it? Do you know what it is? Is it local? Was it alive? Is it Vegan?

Now if all the guesses are just way off, I’ll drop a new hint…and so on.

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