Lisa Marie Tonight @ The Dave Sag’s Blues Party!

Posted on by Joanne

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She’s back….! That boisterous belter of the blues: Ms. Lisa Marie. Just back from the cotton harvest in Mississippi, she’s ready to drop that eleven foot sack on your big toe. One of our faves, this gal has the wherewithal to get your intestines in a double clove hitch! Till you cry “ooh whee!”
  She’ll be bringing along her posse of sympathetic players including “Silvertone” Steve or is it “Silverfish?” on guitar, Johnny Juxo, a new guy for me, on kleeboards, and Steevee “HaHa” Chaggaris, on defibrillators. I’ll be on base, in the corner, and hopefully, in the pocket.  Do come! Our new hours are 8:30 to 11:30.
And like Dave Brown says:” We are nothing without you!” I mean it. Free Serutan® to the first 300 contented fans!

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Grilled Ginger Infused Mahi-Mahi with Mango Salsa

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Grilled Ginger Infused Mahi-Mahi with Mango Salsa

Tuesday night’s Grilled Mahi-Mahi dinner was caught off the coast of Hatteras NC by my husband Barry’s and his buddy Ralph  during their week of male bonding and fishing!  I’m super excited to have fresh Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, and Golden Pile fish in the freezer!   

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Only in Gloucester!

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Only in Gloucester! The two ads appeared side by side in yesterday's Gloucester Daily Times. National Geographic is looking for new tuna boats, captains and crew who are tough and outgoing. We've got plenty of fishermen just like that here. www.WickedTunaCasting@gmail.com The Seaport Grille menu, left, lists their weekly specials. My favorite is the lobster roll with fries (slaw can be substituted). It contains the meat of one lobster served in a fresh Virgillio's roll and is priced at $9.95. Seaport also has the best view of Gloucester's "working harbor."
 These two ads appeared side by side in yesterday’s Gloucester Daily Times. National Geographic is looking for new tuna boats, captains and crew who are tough and outgoing. We’ve got plenty of fishermen just like that here. http://www.WickedTunaCasting@gmail.com
The Seaport Grille menu, left, lists their weekly specials. My favorite is the lobster roll with fries (slaw can be substituted). It contains the meat of one lobster served in a fresh Virgillio’s roll and is priced at $9.95. Seaport also has the best view of Gloucester’s “working harbor.”
While dining at the Seaport Grille one night, I saw a huge tuna being offloaded across the channel under the movie lights (right). It's great to live here. www.cruiseportgloucester.com
While dining at the Seaport Grille one night, I saw a huge tuna being offloaded across the channel under the movie lights (right). It’s great to live here. http://www.cruiseportgloucester.com

The Annisquam Exchange is opening for the season

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

 

SUMMER SEASON OPENING – FRIDAY, MAY 16

Come visit us at The Annisquam Exchange, a nonprofit fine consignment shop offering items for the home: china, silver, antiques and collectibles, including many estate pieces. The Exchange, a well-kept secret among area antique dealers and collectors, also features jewelry, gifts, toys, cards and Annisquam apparel and souvenirs.

SUMMER SCHEDULE

Opening, Friday, May 16: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday & Saturday only

Beginning June 9: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

Saturday 10 a.m to 1 p.m.

32 Leonard Street, Annisquam

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Thursday May 15th , 2014 Cape Ann Weather..

Posted on by Peter J Lovasco

Marine Forecast :
Thu S winds 5 to 10 kt…increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Patchy fog. Patchy drizzle. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Thu Night S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Patchy fog. Patchy drizzle. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
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THE RED SHED FILM FESTIVAL AND BARBECUE ~ Coming This Saturday May 17th

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The Red Shed Film Festival is a micro film festival featuring selected short films produced on Cape Ann, by Cape Ann filmmakers, with a focus on Cape Ann. Contributing filmmakers include Henry Ferrini and Kim Smith, along with videos produced by C.B. Fisk and Cape Ann TV.

The films range in subject matter from the creation of a C.B. Fisk pipe organ to local prominent writers and painters. Festival-goers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite film at the end of the evening.

Come for dinner and film screenings–Wally’s Bistro will be on hand from 5pm to 8:30pm offering pulled pork, mac ‘n’ cheese, and much more!

The Red Shed Film Festival takes place at Harvey Park, located in downtown Rockport (between High Street and Broadway) on Saturday, May 17, beginning at 7:00pm. The Film Festival is under the umbrella of Rockport’s annual Motif No.1 Day. The Red Shed Film Festival is produced in conjunction with Granite Visions Video Productions. For more information please got to Rockport Art Festivals or call 978.290.9200

Twin Lights Soda, a staple of summers on Cape Ann and manufactured in Rockport for over one hundred years, will be available during the screenings.

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Chickety Check It ~ Friends of Burnham’s Field New Facebook Page!

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10341465_632893203468511_7192875601165661724_nGreat Progress being made at Burnham’s Field!!!

Checkout the Friends of Burnham’s Field Facebook Page Here!

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All photos courtesy Friends of Burnham’s Field

Beautiful Creamy Panna Cotta by Willowdale’s Chef Bennie Lightbody

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Panna Cotta ©Kim Smith 2014JPGToday at Willowdale we celebrated our dear friend Sarah’s new baby-on-the-way. Lots of fun was had by all and Sarah was truly surprised. I’ll post photos tomorrow after I have a few minutes to sort through, but wanted to share about this fabulous, elegant and simple desert that Bennie Lightbody, Willowdale’s Executive Chef extraordinaire, created for the shower.

Panna Cotta, which means cooked cream in Italian, is made by simmering cream, milk, and sugar with a very small amount of gelatin. The pudding is eaten all around Italy, but is thought to have originated in Piedmont. Bennie served the Panna Cotta with a coulis of mixed berries along with the whole fruit. Pure Heaven!

Willowdale Estate Noah, Bennie, Sarah ©Kim Smith 2014Noah Quist, left, Bennie Lightbody center, and Sarah Boucher right

FRED BODIN: The Road to Recovery

Posted on by Marty Luster

Regular readers of GMG are aware that contributor and friend-to-all Fred Bodin was stricken with cancer that has damaged nerves and muscles, greatly impairing his ability to walk and function at home and in the Bodin Historic Photo gallery.He  is now undergoing intensive physical and occupational therapy. In this video, Fred takes us into a therapy session, introduces us to members of his rehab support team and talks about his illness and his hopes. As you will see and hear, he has made dramatic progress and his attitude is nothing less than inspirational.

Many of you have generously contributed to the Friends of Fred Bodin Fund. Fred will thank each of you personally. In the meantime, bills continue to come in and we urge all readers to contribute what you can so that Fred’s business and home will be waiting for him when he is back on his feet.

Please send checks payable to Friends of Fred Bodin Fund c/o Marty Luster, 6 Castle View Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930.

Thank you.

Marty Luster and Donna Ardizzoni

CANINE INFLUENZA HITS CAPE ANN… don’t panic :))

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Woof…Woof…Dr. Ray Cahill Writes~We wanted to offer to help answer questions and hopefully quell concerns about the Canine Influenza Virus that has now spread to the North Shore. Here’s a primer with a link to some reliable information if you think it’s blogworthy.

Best,

Ray Cahill

SeaPort Vet Hospital

CANINE INFLUENZA HITS CAPE ANN… don’t panic :))

According to the State Veterinarian, multiple cases of Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) have been confirmed in dogs on the North Shore. All cases were reportedly exposed at the same day care facility in Ipswich.

The main thing to know is that this is not an epidemic. Canine Influenza is new to our area, and there is no need for alarm. Owners whose dogs go to daycare, boarding facilities or dogs shows are already familiar with the risks of traditional kennel cough and how to help protect their dogs via vaccination. CIV (the symptoms of which mimic those of kennel cough) presents one more challenge to dog care facilities and the pets that visit them. Those facilities may already be considering whether or not to require the influenza vaccine.

The Canine Influenza Virus is highly contagious between dogs but will not transmit to people or other species. Not all dogs become sick when exposed, and serious illness from CIV is uncommon. Also, just like for most diseases, dogs that are sick, immunocompromised or very young are considered most at risk.

Reliable information about CIV can be found at:

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2146

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Rockport Harbor, 1934

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Two mackerel seiners are tied up at Rockport's Bradley Wharf in front of Motif No. 1. The boats are the Rosie and the Joe D’Ambrosio.
Two Boston mackerel seiners are tied up at Rockport’s Bradley Wharf in front of Motif No. 1. The boats are the Rosie and the Joe D’Ambrosio.

Wednesday May 14th , 2014 Cape Ann Weather..

Posted on by Peter J Lovasco

Marine Forecast :
Wed SE winds 5 to 10 kt…increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Wed Night S winds 10 to 15 kt…diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Areas of fog. Areas of drizzle. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Video Forecast:

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Bluets in Bloom, or Quaking Quaker Ladies

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At this time of year, when you pass by a field with patches of white, stop and have a closer look. The Bluet’s tiny florets are actually a dreamy azure blue; the little bunches also “quake” in the seasonal breeze! Also called Quaker Ladies, the sweet petite blossoms attract Little Carpenter bees, Green Metallic bees, small butterflies, and the Meadow Fritillary Butterfly (Boloria bellona). Both nectar and pollen are the pollinator’s floral reward!

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Azure Bluets, Quaker Ladies, Houstonia caerulea ©Kim Smith 2014Ipswich River Canoers and Bluets at Willowdale Estate

 

Cape Ann Community Cinema Film: Looking for Johnny Thunders, Legendary Guitarist of the New York Dolls, Q&A with Director Danny Garcia

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Two From Salem

Posted on by Marty Luster

DSCF4369In the foreground, the privateer Fame, built by Harold Burnham, with the ferry Nathaniel Bowditch behind, both up from Salem for maintenance at Rose Marine Boatyard.