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
Seaport Grille Eggplant Panini,Tuna and Pear Salad
Wednesday April 2nd , 2014 Cape Ann Weather..
Marine Forecast ..
Wed NE winds 5 to 10 kt…becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
Wed Night S winds 5 to 10 kt…becoming W after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
Today Sunny with a few clouds 45-50° degrees .. Cooler along the shore with a light north east wind 5-10 mph becoming SE 5-10mph later in the afternoon .. Wednesday night partly cloudy not as cold lows 35-40° degrees with a light and variable wind…
Hourly Forecast ….
The Smoker Is Alive And Well!
Details Soon on the GMG Google+ Community Group Page…
Community Stuff 4/2/14
2014 Fish and Fisheries Public Seminar Series at Maritime Gloucester
Maritime Gloucester will host the Large Pelagics Research Center’s April Seminar Series. Weekly programs start at 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays in the Gorton’s Seafoods Gallery. For advance online reservations click the links below or call 978 281 0470.
April 10: From Food Webs to Fisheries: The Interdependence of Socioeconomics and Ecology in the Gulf of Maine
April 24: Near and Far, Large and Small: What Underwater Sound Can Tell Us About Fish and Plankton in the Sea
Gloucester Police Launches Spring Citizens Police Academy
Beginning Tuesday, April 29, 2014 and continuing for the next 8 weeks, the Gloucester Police Department will be offering its 3rd Citizens Police Academy to Gloucester residents age 18 and over. Gloucester Officers will instruct classes on subjects such as domestic violence, motor vehicle law, patrol procedures, accidents, firearms awareness, juvenile and drug problems, and many other topics relevant to police work. The academy will also include a police ride-along, a tour of the Middleton House of Correction, and a K-9 demonstration.
This class experience is designed to bring citizens into the station and give them a clear picture of what it’s like to be a Gloucester Police Officer. Citizens will learn a great deal about all aspects of police work and leave with a true representation if life as a police officer.
Application forms may be picked up at the police station and area businesses. You may drop the completed applicationoff at the front desk of the police station or mail it to: Lt. John McCarthy, Gloucester Police Department, 197 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. We will notify you on or before April 22, 2014. Please feel free to contact Lt. John McCarthy at (978)281-9900 with any questions.
This program fills up fast. Get your application in early!!
Citizens Police Academy Application
Beginning Wednesday April 29, 2014 and continuing for the next 8 weeks, the Gloucester Police Department will be offering its 3rd Citizens Police Academy to Gloucester residents age 18 and over. Gloucester Officers will instruct classes on subjects such as domestic violence, motor vehicle law, patrol procedures, accidents, firearms awareness, juvenile and drug problems, and many other topics relevant to police work. The academy will also include a police ride-along and a tour of the Middleton House of Correction.
This class experience is designed to bring citizens into the station and give them a clear picture of what it’s like to be a Gloucester Police Officer. Citizens will learn a great deal about all aspects of police work and leave with a true representation if life as a police officer.
Please complete and sign the form below. You may drop it off at the front desk of the police station or mail it to: Lt. John McCarthy, Gloucester Police Department, 197 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. We will notify you on or before April 22, 2014. Please feel free to contact Lt. John McCarthy at (978)281-9900 with any questions.
Thank you for your interest in the Gloucester Police Citizens Police Academy.
GPD CIVILIAN POLICE ACADEMY APPLICATION
Name:_____________________________________ DOB:_____________________________
Address:___________________________________ SSN:______________________________
Telephone:(H)_____________(C)_______________
Signature___________________________________ Date:______________________________
A short background check will be performed for each applicant.
Make Your Voices Heard for the Monarchs!
This is not a request to donate money. Click here to sign this petition and tell the EPA to protect the Monarchs!
P.S. The photo that is on the NRDC’s Monarch petition page is my photo, of a male and female Monarch Butterfly, newly emerged, and resting on the foliage of Marsh Milkweed (Asclepias incarntata).
Savour Wine and Cheese First Annual Spring Wine and Beer Tasting, with Appetizers by Chef Matt Beach
First Annual Spring Wine and Beer Tasting
Sunday, April 13, 1-4 p.m.
Complimentary!
76 Prospect St., Gloucester, Ma.
978 282-1455
Our wine vendors will be pouring over 80 wines and craft beers from around the world but there will be a few changes. We will clear out the room and have our tasting tables spread out, so you can move easily around them and We are reserving the first hour from noon – 1 p.m. for our Wine Club Members only! You can taste and sample, make your purchases and be on your way before the crowds even arrive. So, if there was ever a reason to join, this is it! Wine Club members get their own tasting card (with the red glass). The card is a one-time fee of $20.00 and you can get 5% off on all purchases of 6 bottles, anytime. THE CARD NEVER EXPIRES So – why not join now? Present your red card at the door between noon and 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 13 and get a “free pass” to our first hour.
Chef Matt Beach, of Beach Gourmet, will prepare a sampling of mouth-watering Easter appetizers to taste along with the wines.
10% off 6 bottles, 15% off 12 assorted wines and beers featured in tasting (not to be combined with other discounts)
(Free Parking in back of Savour building. Additional parking in St. Ann School lot across street). Pass this along and bring a friend! As always, we will see you at Savour!
Sincerely,
Kathleen Erickson Morgan
Savour Wine and Cheese
LIVE SMOKING! Who dat?
Mikey Wins Plastic Head on Small Animal Photo Contest!
Mandy Leone Moffett on behalf of her son Mikey submitted three photos of “Squirrel With Plastic Horse Head”.
Contest rules here.



Contest rules state that entries had to be photographed in March and sent in on April 1st. So Mikey wins first second and third place. That makes three Rubber Ducks which Mikey can pick up down at Joey’s Dock or at the next GMG Mug Up.
If there are any late entries there might be consolation prizes.
Well played Mikey, well played.






















