Gull waiting for summer on Rocky Neck
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Cape Ann Ceramics Festival Fundraiser at Cape Ann Community Cinema
What: Cape Ann Ceramics Festival Special Film Showing – “To Spring from the Hand: The Life and Work of Paulus Berensohn” + Soup & Dessert Benefit
When: Sunday, March 9, 2014, 1:30pm, doors open at 1:00
Where: Cape Ann Community Cinema, 21 Main St., Gloucester, MA
Who: Open to the public. Reservations recommended at http://www.capeanncinema.com
Cost: General Admission $10, Students/Seniors $8.50, Cinema Members $7.00
GLOUCESTER, Mass. – The Cape Ann Ceramics Festival in association with Rocky Neck Art Colony, seARTS Cape Ann and the Cape Ann Community Cinema is pleased to present an inspiring documentary film about the life of Paulus Berensohn, acclaimed craft artist, educator and author. His book “Finding One’s Way with Clay,” now in its 42nd printing is a staple on the bookshelves of ceramic artists worldwide. Paulus began his career on the stage as a dancer, studying with greats, Merce Cunningham and Martha Graham, and appearing in major Broadway productions. In keeping with Paulus personal philosophy, the ticket proceeds will be donated to Craft Emergency Relief Fund + Artists’ Emergency Resources (CERF+) which supports the careers of craft artists throughout the United States. Soup & dessert proceeds to benefit CACF and RNAC. The film will be followed by a Q&A call with the filmmaker, Neil Lawrence, on Skype from Australia.
CONTACT:
Jenny Rangan
Cape Ann Ceramics Festival
978-317-8617
WisdomOfTheBody@yahoo.com
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Mardi Gras is tomorrow: Celebrate @ Lat 43 and help send Y Teens on their service trip to New Orleans & the Navajo Nation
Good food, good music, good cause. What more could you want? How about a chance to win 4 tickets to see Grammy-winner Charles Neville (of the Neville Brothers) with Henri Smith and his 8 piece band at the Larcom Theatre in Beverly on Friday night? That’s right folks … these tickets will be in tomorrow’s raffle at Lat 43. So come on down to Lat 43 for some good food, good music, good fun and a chance to win good tickets — all for a great cause!
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Music Around Town ~ March 3-9, 2014
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New SingerSongwriterShuffle begins this Thursday @ Giuseppe’s Ristorante, Gloucester, Ma. Start planning your week!! This Thursday, our 7th SingerSongwriterShuffle begins!!!! 7-10pm
New SingerSongwriterShuffle begins this Thursday @ Giuseppe’s Ristorante, Gloucester, Ma
Start planning your week!! This Thursday, our 7th SingerSongwriterShuffle begins!!!! 7-10pm Here is the lineup!
7:10-7:30 Matt Minigell
7:35-7:55 Toni Ann Enes
8:00-8:20 Satch Kerans
8:25-8:45 Charlee Bianchini
8:50-9:10 Allen Estes
9:15-9:35 Penni Hart/Tony Trites (Folkapotamus)
9:40-10:00 John Jerome
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TONIGHT 7PM: Green Crab Forum – from Sen. Tarr
This just in from Senator Tarr’s office:
Green Crab Forum Offers Informative Presentation on Invasive Species
Sen. Tarr, Cape Ann Lawmakers, Constable Grundstrom, and DMF
Host March 3rd Forum
Boston– Since the early 1800s, the carcinus maenas, or more commonly known as green crabs, have been invading the waters off the coast of Massachusetts and New England harming native habitats as it continues to colonize. This invasive species has grown so rapidly over the years that it is now threatening marine wildfire, including fisheries that are harvested by local fishermen. If left unchecked, the devastating path created by the green crab population will not only have a lasting effect on oceanic life, but also on local economies.
Due to the dire situation, Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester), State Representative Brad Hill (R-Ipswich), and State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D-Gloucester) have joined with Rowley Shellfish Constable Jack Grundstrom, and the Division of Marine Fisheries to offer a special open to the public Green Crab Forum on Monday, March 3rd to discuss the very real threat of green crabs.
Who: Senator Bruce Tarr, Shellfish Constable Jack Grundstrom, and Division of Marine Fisheries
What: Open to the public Green Crab Forum
Where: Anniquam River Marine Fisheries Field Station
30 Emerson Ave.
Gloucester, MA 01930
When: Monday, March 3rd
7:00pm-9:00pm
“Green crabs pose a strong and growing threat to our shellfish resources, our shellfish industry, and the integrity and sustainability of our marshes and wetlands,” said Senator Tarr. “Confronting that threat is going to take a comprehensive effort and innovation.”
Green crabs, which are originally from Europe, feed normally on shellfish such as blue mussels and soft-shell clams. Due to the recent acceleration in size, the invasive species has become destructive to the survival of native species. In order to prevent further damage to the local marine habitat, planning and action must be taken immediately in a coordinated and responsible fashion.
Some highlights of the evening’s agenda include:
• A brief history of the green crab species;
• Impacts caused by the green crab; and
• Controlling the green crab threat.
“In order to prevent further destruction of our fragile marine ecosystem from the invasive green crabs, we as a region need to work together to protect the natural habitat and the shellfish industry,” said Representative Brad Hill (R-Ipswich).
“This forum is important so we can learn more about the eco-system and of natural predators not just the effects of overfishing,” said Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D-Gloucester).
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Put me in, Coach! Psyched to be a part of the team!
So, I’m beyond excited, and kind of flattered, that Joey has asked me to be a regular contributor to this amazing little thing he has going on called Good Morning Gloucester. I have stalked the blog for quite a while now, as my charming husband once pointed out to Joey during a chance encounter (thanks for that, honey). My stalking my have started because, let’s be honest, Joey is easy on the eyes, but it has grown to something much more. (Just seeing if you’re paying attention). Joey has been kind enough to let me crash the party and contribute here and there, but for the most part, I have admired from afar the wisdom, the wit, and the love that the GMG contributors share for this tremendous community. I love the diversity, the honesty, and the intelligence of both the contributors and the followers! That having been said, I also love the absurdity, the randomness, and the widely inappropriateness that often slithers in.
Born and raised on the North Shore, primarily Hamilton, I moved to Gloucester (the hometown of both of my parents) just after college graduation. My husband, two young sons, and I now live in Rockport and I consider myself blessed to be raising the boys in such an amazing community. As is probably true for many of you, my family and my career somewhat define me and I wouldn’t change that for a thing, but I’m also pretty passionate about selfishly maintaining “me time” to pursue some other things that keep me feeling like, well, me. I’m psyched to have the blog be one of those things!
If you listened to the most recent podcast, you heard Joey introduce me….and also mention a couple of times that I like to eat and drink. Jerk. Okay, well, he didn’t say it exactly like that, but still…
So, what better way to further introduce myself than by showing you one of my favorite things to eat….and one of my favorite things to drink.
Here’s the podcast we taped yesterday for the second time after Joey inadvertently forgot to press the record button the first time around (dumbass)-
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St. Joseph Altar Construction
Last night’s construction project and preparation’s leading up to it
A Special thank you to my Husband Barry, son BJ, daughter Amanda, mother Pat, Aunt Gina Ciaramitaro, and Cumnares, Andrea Butler, & Christie Guarrasi DaSilva for all their hard work pulling this huge project together and making it fun!
For a look at more behind the scenes click see more… Continue reading “St. Joseph Altar Construction”
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Why Creative Geniuses Often Keep a Messy Desk
I’m not saying I’m a creative genius but I sure as fuck have the messy desk thing down pat.
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More from our friend Fred’s Diary
The Hospital:
Be honest with your doctor and other health care professionals. They all want to help you. Throw all your modesty out the window. You’ll be treated with respect.
Ask questions. I not only wanted to know about my own treatment, and was curious about the tools and techniques being used.
Do what you can to make your stay comfortable. Bring sweat pants, long and short sleeve t-shirts, socks, a cell phone, and non-perishable snacks. If you’re confined to bed, bring a 24-inch grabber to extend your reach.
I‘ve found that the hospital environment can be disorienting, especially if medications are involved. One day in early February I awoke at what I thought was 6 am, only to realize it was 6 pm, and I had only slept for an hour! Currently, I’m taking six different medications, and a total of ten pills per day (some are administered twice daily). You may want to invest in a pill chopper.
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Black Ocean Eel Finds Skinny Girl
Black Eel also became part of a Portuguese stew.
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Monday March 3rd 2014 Cape Ann Weather..
Marine Forecast …
Small Craft Advisory !
Mon: NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Light freezing spray likely. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Mon Night: NW winds 15 to 20 kt…diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Monday overcast few flurries or snow showers first thing in the morning possible highs in the low to mid 20’s. Midday sunny breaks and sunshine . North wind 10-20mph… Monday Night very cold low around 10 above !
Tuesday through Friday sun / clouds with temps in the 20’s to lower 40’s Friday . Few bouts of snow showers possible as well .. Lows in the teens to mid 20’s late week.. Ok enjoy you’re Monday … Thanks for viewing …
Peter Lovasco
GMG
Weatherman
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Community Stuff 3/3/14
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Community Photos 3/2/14
Examples of Mother Nature’s fabulous February artwork!
Best, Janet (Rice)
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Monarch Expedition: Part One ~ Angangueo Michoacán, Mexico
After the four-hour drive from Mexico City, across a wide valley of rustic farmland and over and around volcanic mountains, we arrived in the early evening at the sleepy town of Angangueo. Pitched on a steep mountainside, the narrow streets and closely packed buildings with shared stucco walls immediately reminded me of southern European villages. Especially lovely were the modest and many handmade outdoor altars gracing townspeople’s homes and gardens.
Angangueo is located in the far eastern part of the state of Michoacán in the central region of Mexico within the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt. During the late 1700s minerals were discovered. Large deposits of silver, gold, copper, and iron ore brought a rush of people into the area. Today, Angangueo is noted as home to two of the most beautiful Monarch Butterfly Biospheres, El Rosario and Sierra Chincua.
Our guesthouse, the Hotel Don Bruno, was utterly charming. As with many of the buildings we passed on the way to Angangueo, a cheery row of glazed terra cotta pots brimming with red and pink geraniums lined the hotel entrance. Through the entryway door and past the front office, guests entered the beautiful inner courtyard garden. All the rooms faced into the courtyard and mine had a delightfully fragrant sunny yellow rose just outside the door. I quickly changed to meet my fellow travelers for dinner in the hotel’s second floor dining room. A long dining table arranged family style, running the length of the room, had been set up for our group, with a view onto the flowering courtyard below.
As he did that evening, and every dinner and breakfast, Chef Jean Gabriel Salazar López had prepared an elegant feast of many different entrees, mostly native Mexican dishes, and including and combining a fabulous array of local fruits and vegetables. The proprietors and hotel staff could not have been more friendly and accommodating.
Dinner was followed by a discussion led by Dr. Emmel. Tom Emmel is the Director of the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, which is part of the University of Florida’s Museum of Natural History. He is also a professor of zoology and entomology and the author of 35 books (more about Dr. Emmel in the next installment). I recorded several of Dr. Emmel’s lectures and an interview atop the Sierra Chincua Biosphere and will be posting all on youtube.
Mural in the center of town
At daybreak the following morning, I climbed the central outdoor stairwell to the top of the hotel to film the sleepy town awakening. Roosters crowed and the hotel’s freshly washed and drying sheets whipped to the wind in the crisp mountain air. The morning light did not disappoint. Kitty corner across from my rooftop vantage point was one of the small town’s several churches, with a walled courtyard and red and white banners fluttering in the breeze. The village’s main road leads up to the mountains and is lined with red tiled roofed-homes and sidewalks swept immaculately clean. The sun was just beginning to peek through the mountains when I had to leave to hurry down to breakfast.
Continue reading “Monarch Expedition: Part One ~ Angangueo Michoacán, Mexico”
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Live At Sista Felicia’s- St Joseph’s Novena Prep Is Underway
Update 6:53PM
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Linear Perspective
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LIVE BLOGGING: FENWAY SOUTH
Step up ya sticka game folks! No more posing with the GMG stickas! STICK THEM WHERE IT COUNTS! I want to see folks leaving our mark, so stick em’ then pose or show us. Better yet, stick em’ and ask the FOB’s to guess where it’s at!
Game on.
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Great fun at the boat show
Thank you to Voyager Marine Electronics in Essex for the tickets to the Boat Show. This year’s show was so much fun, with a Quad Ski, (it looks like an all terrain vehicle that can go from land to water, The Wicked Tuna crew signing autographs, the Tug Ranger boats, my favorite, Tobin from Cape Ann Marina, Manchester by the Sea Marina and boats that are electric and solar. Here is a couple of pictures from a fun day at the 2014 New England Boat Show.
Good Morning Gloucester 