Downtown Magnolia News From The 525 Including Opening Date! (Former Space OfThe Patio)
Thank you, Joey!
Here’s our mission statement:
Downtown Magnolia is undergoing a revitalization. At the heart of this transformation, is a gathering spot that will bring people together. Owner/Developer Eric Loiacano has partnered with the Serenitee Restaurant Group to build a restaurant that will serve as that meeting place for the community.
Appropriately named 525, the restaurant’s neighbors may be the only ones to get the connection reference, but everyone is going to love the food! 525 will feature creative tavern fare with New England staples, served in a comfortable setting. The bar will boast great cocktails, wines by the glass and ice cold beers. With plenty of outdoor seating available, 525 will be the perfect après beach destination this summer.
525 will be opening on Thursday, May 8th
Big Brother???
I’ve asked this question before, but never on GMG. I have yet to get an answer.
Can anyone out there tell me what these things are??? They look like polaroid pictures. Speed checkers, car counters, solar gizmos, mere reflectors??? Big Brother seems to be watching for something, I guess.
I used to notice one random one on a rock…somewhere near Exit 15 heading North on 128 in Manchester. That damn thing wouldn’t budge. It stood there through rain, snow, wind…you name it. It kind of looked like an old iPod glued to a rock. I became a bit obsessed with checking to see if it was still standing day after day. It always was. Sooner or later, I started to notice them everywhere. Some are bright blue….some are black or grey. They are on street signs, on the medium strips, on guard rails….everywhere! For some reason, I only really notice them going to and from work in Beverly, but I did notice a bunch near Gillette Stadium in the fall while stuck in traffic leaving a Patriots game. With so many of them now, my love affair with the first lonely one on the rock has diminished. I keep forgetting to check if it is still there. I’m sure it is.
Ummm, and, for the record, before Joey goes all crazy-ass LMGTFY on me. I have tried “Googling” it several different ways and haven’t had any luck!
Funeral Of Boston Firefighter Lt. Edward Walsh photos from State Senator Bruce Tarr
Good Morning Gloucester
Sista’s Helpful Tips
“Wild Italian Origano”…a must in every pantry!
One hasn’t truly tasted “Oregano,” until they have tasted “Wild Italian Origano!” The flavor, of “Wild Italian Origano”, has a more pungent oregano flavor then any other dried oregano on the market, that I have tasted. Trust me on this one… without fail this oregano brings the flavors in my recopies to a higher level every time I use it. After testing the difference between “regular Oregano” and this aromatic “Wild Italian Origano” I immediately became hooked. I only use fresh or dried “Wild Italian Origano” when preparing dishes in my kitchen!
Use up your supply of average tasting oregano…
…and making a special trip Joe Pace & Sons in Saugus Ma. to purchase this flavorful dried herb. The “Wild Italian Origano” is sold in bunches, for $4.99.
For Step-by-Step Directions and photos to store dried “Wild Italian Origano” click see more Continue reading “Sista’s Helpful Tips”
1961 Edward Hopper interview-Check it!
Cat Ryan submits-
2 minute mini video combining vintage 1961 Edward Hopper interview with paintings evolving from related drawings. Created for the exhibition: Hopper Drawing: A Painter’s Process now at the Walker Art Center, last year at the Whitney.
http://www.walkerart.org/channel/2014/edward-hoppers-creative-process
The Walker Art Center video features clips from 1961 interview by Brian O’Doherty, excerpt from Invitation to Art III: #32 Conversation with Edward Hopper, The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, footage courtesy Thirteen Productions, LLC, WNET NY and WGBH-TV Boston
Thursday April 3rd , 2014 Cape Ann Weather…
Marine Forecast….
Thu N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Thu Night NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Thursday beauty plenty of Sunshine 45-50°degrees … Light North to North East winds 10-15mph .. Possible Sea-breeze at the shore cooling temps down into the lower 40’s… Thursday Night a few clouds lows in the 30’s with light North East winds 5-10mph…
Hourly Forecast ….
Community Stuff 4/3/14
Gloucester Stroke Club meeting Thursday, April 3rd, 2 pm. Addison Gilbert Hospital, Babson Women’s Health
Conference Room, Washington St. entrance. For handicapped access, please use Fisher Lobby entrance to elevator.
Loss, Grief, and Healing Seminar presented by Dr. Jonathan Inz, guest speaker.
We will be honoring the memory of our deceased leader Cynthia Asaro. Also memories of former deceased members: Betty Lafata, Patricia Aiello, Charles Cognato, Manuel Garcia, Leo Downey, Donald Sutherland, Josephine Salah, Russell Asaro, Leonard Bolonsky, Sonny Favaloro, Lois Lattof, Sophie Bogyo, Leslie Lane and Vincent Pizzamenti.
Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Dr. Joathan Inz is a Licensed Psychologist with 24 years research and clinical experience working in the area of behavior medicine and medical psychology. He had been an Instructor in Psychology within Harvard Medical School at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is founder and director of the Medical Psychology Center in Beverly, Mass.
He previously directed the Outpatient Psychiatry Service at Beverly Hospital.
There is no fee or pre-registration. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments. For more information about the support group please contact Virginia McKinnon, LSW 978-283-3968 or email mckinnon02@msn.com
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Video- Back Shore Gloucester MA 04/01/14
Rendezvous with French Cinema at the Cape Ann Community Cinema
Ipswich Bay
Looking westward along Coffin’s Beach to the houses on Two Penny Loaf, across the Essex River to Cranes Beach and beyond to Plum Island. From this vantage, on a clear day, we can also see the Isle of Shoals on the New Hampshire – Maine border. It still amazes me that just 15 minutes away by car is Niles Beach from which we can view the Boston skyline, so that from two locations in the City of Gloucester we can enjoy the view of more than 50 miles of beautiful New England shoreline.
Melting at the Gloucester Water Shed
Call to Artists – Be a Part of the Excitement of Rocky Neck this Summer
There are a number of seasonal gallery spaces available for the 2014 season on Madfish Wharf, 77 Rocky Neck Ave. near the Madfish Grille, Rudder and newly renovated Studio Restaurants. For an artist, the Rocky Neck Art Colony is the place to be in the summer. If you or a group of artists have thought about opening your own gallery space, this could be the perfect time and opportunity for you. To learn more, email Niki Ahearn at nicoleahearn@comcast.net or text her at 617-543-2977.
What’s on your Easel? A call to Artists
BREAKING NEWS: James Cotton Band w/ guest guitarist Jay Geils @ Larcom Theatre

JAMES COTTON BLUES BAND
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It’s that time again. The first Friday of the Month ~ Indoor Yard Sale, 1 Lexington Ave. Gloucester, MA. 4.4.2014 5pm sharp.
Doors open at 5pm sharp! We’ll be packed again with fresh lots of antiques, collectibles, junque, household items and more. People are setting up with things out of their attics, basements etc. There are also other dealers, and of course, Cape Ann Auction will have it’s usual unusual selection. Please share and pass it along!
https://www.facebook.com/CapeAnnAuction?ref=br_rs
OH, and Coffee by Glosta Joe’s, Desserts by East Main St Baking co.
Magnolia Library Center Inc
1 Lexington Ave
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
Phone (978) 525-3343
Evan Goodrow joins the Dave Sag’s Blues Party this Thursday @ The Rhumb Line April 3rd 8-11.
This week features The dynamic Mr. Evan Goodreau, standup philosopher,winged digitator and blues tweezer, comin’ at you with arms akimbo, ready to take you to where the rubber meets the road. Mr. G., former Stetson® spokesperson and Zen magistrate,is gonna show you how it’s done…in spades! Big G has been busy, but has made the time to come down here and hook you up to the jumper cables of life. Ladies, put away your Jane Austin and start your Austin Healeys!
http://www.evangoodrow.com/
Fortunately, Mr. Benny Benson, who required CPR after last week’s paroxysm with Mike O’Connell will be on hand to paradiddle the night away. So will I, plucking the bass and eyebrows to the boogie beat. Free smelling salts provided, compliments of Schrigley Industries.
THE RHUMB LINE BAR & RESTAURANT
40 Railroad Ave.
Gloucester, MA 01930
phone: 978-283-9732
Shout Out To All GMG Peeps!
Years ago Marshmallow Peeps were only sold during the springtime months surrounding the Easter holiday. Today they are manufactured into dozens of holiday shapes and marketed in retail stores year round. Even though they are now regularly available, I think many would agree that spring time, and Easter wouldn’t be complete without enjoying a brightly colored sugary traditional bunny or chick shaped marshmallow Peeps! With thousands of people across the country annually flocking to the store to buy a package, I thought It would be fun to give GMG FOB’s an opportunity to share their favorite way to incorporate a marshmallow Peep into an Easter/Spring Time sweet treat! …Send us your creative ideas including a photo and I will personally post them for all to see here on Sista’s Dish!
Stephen Colbert Gives a Brilliant Response to #CancelColbert
http://www.nerdist.com/2014/04/stephen-colbert-gives-a-brilliant-response-to-cancelcolbert/
Thanks Brooke for forwarding the link


























