Manchester Snow Day

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There is more to Manchester than a beach and the Harbor…

North Street, Manchester MA

Jersey Boy’s

Posted on by capeannpainter

Never knew how many songs the “Four Seasons” made famous . Cathy and I went to see the Jersey Boys Tuesday night at the Hampton theater in Worcester. The theater was awesome. great seats,  great sound. We stayed at the same hotel as the crew and hung out with them. If you get a chance to see the show go for it! And a lot of “F” Words. My kind of show. Check them out on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM4fMmMq1S0

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Sista’s Helpful Tips…Learn How To Hand Paint Sugar Cookies

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My friends at Audrey’s Flower Shop asked if I could lend a helping hand by making 100 flower themed sugar cookies for their table at tomorrow’s Bridal Show scheduled to take place at Cruiseport Gloucester.   I didn’t bat an eye at the 100 cookie request but the “flower” theme had me a little worried.  I can bake all day and shape and frost cookies all night but give me a pastry bag and ask me to get fancy with it, and I’m instantly out of my comfort zone.  I turned to YouTube for a crash course in piping frosting using pastry tips and came across a video tutorial that changed my world!  After viewing the Wilton company’s  brush stroke  embroidery technique using royal icing 15 times, I decided to give it a try.  I sketched a design template and began  the process. I was instantly WOW”d! The results were amazing and I quickly learned that their ridiculously forgiving technique  was  perfect for someone like me who lacks the artistic skills needed to produce professional results when using a pastry bag.

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To learn how to hand paint beautiful flowers onto sugar cookies using royal icing. 

…Click link below for Step-by Step  video …You will be amazed at how easy they are to create!

The Flake Yard, Rocky Neck

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
These fish fillets are drying in the open air on Rocky Neck. They don't rot because they've been salted. People have asked me why the seagulls aren't feasting on this buffet, and I've heard two answers: The fish are too salty for the gulls, and maybe it's the guys standing around with shotguns. I believe the first theory. Please inform us if you know!
These fish fillets are drying in the open air on Rocky Neck. They don’t rot because they’ve been salted. People have asked me why the seagulls aren’t feasting on this buffet, and I’ve heard two answers: The fish are too salty for the gulls, and maybe it’s the guys standing around with shotguns. I believe the first theory. Please inform us if you know!

Community Photos 1/26/14

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Building Center hoisting up the new sign Photo from Cat Ryan

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Joey,

   Here’s a picture I took of the shack at Dunfugin boat ramp after storm Wednesday

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Motif Number One by Night By Peter Digre

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Community Stuff 1/25/14

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Gloucester Stroke Club, meeting Thursday, February 6th at 2 pm, 

Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington St., Healy Room (Front Entrance

Room on Left). Please note change in time and location. Dr. Jonathan Inz will be 

speaking on Dealing with Grief. Dr. Inz is a Licensed Psychologist with 25 years of 

clinical experience working in the area of behavioral medicine and medical psychology. 

He had been an instructor in Psychology with Harvard Medical School at the Beth Israel 

Deaconess Medical Center. He is founder and director of the Medical Psychology Center 

in Beverly,Mass. Dr. Inz previously directed the Outpatient Psychiatry of Beverly Hospital. 

There is no fee and pre-registration is not required Everyone is welcome. Refreshments.

For more information about the Gloucester Stroke Club, a Very Welcoming Support Group,

call Virginia McKinnon, LSW  978-283-3968

Submitted by Virginia McKinnon, 2 Stanwood Terrace, Gloucester, MA

COLD WEATHER REQUEST TO RESIDENTS

THE ROCKPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT AND ROCKPORT COUNCIL ON AGING ARE ASKING RESIDENTS TO REGULARLY CHECK IN WITH THEIR ELDERLY FAMILY MEMBERS, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS.

THE WINTER MONTHS BRING ADDITIONAL HAZARDS TO SENIOR CITIZENS , WHICH INCLUDE SNOW AND ICE, HYPOTHERMIA, AND POWER OUTAGES.

CONTACT THE ROCKPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT ( 978-546-1212), EMERGENCIES 911, AND THE COUNCIL ON AGING (978-546-2573) FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS TO THER AGENCIES.

Saturday Forecast ..

Posted on by Peter J Lovasco

Sun / Clouds temps 28-36 degrees .. Watching late day Arctic cold front that will produce snow showers or periods of light snow late day / night . Accumulations will be rather light dusting – inch or two .. Temps dropping into single digits to 13 above at the shore … Winds southerly 20-30mph with higher gusts .. Continued breezy over night Saturday ..

GALE WARNING!!!
Marine Forecast
.SAT…S WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT. SEAS 4 TO
6 FT. SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY. VSBY 1 TO 3 NM.
.SAT NIGHT…SW WINDS 15 TO 20 KT…BECOMING W 20 TO 25 KT AFTER
MIDNIGHT. GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FT. A CHANCE OF SNOW
SHOWERS. VSBY 1 TO 3 NM.
.SUN…W WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT. SEAS 2 TO
4 FT.
.SUN NIGHT…SW WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 KT. SEAS
2 TO 4 FT. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS..

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Extended Forecast through Wednesday Frigid temps teens and low 20’s . Lows single digits below to single above zero .. Snow threat Monday night through Wednesday time frame , but still to early to nail which day … Stay tuned.. Have a Wonderful Weekend stay warm Gloucester ! 🙂

Party Pics from the 6th Annual Art Haven Buoy Auction and Family Fun Night

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Congratulations Art Haven for an Absolutely Fantastic Event!!!

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David Brooks and His Mom and Dad

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There’s A Reason the Causeway Restaurant Is Ranked 5th our of 127 Restaurants In Gloucester On trip Advisor

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I have no idea how they put out the quality food and huge portions that they do at The Causeway but I’m not about to question it- the formula just works.  People drive from Upstate New York just to eat here. 

Insider tip:

This is the time of year to eat here.  I don’t even bother in the summer because I’m not the kinda guy that waits a half hour for a seat at a restaurant.  But this time of year you can get in, especially if you go just before noon or just after noon. 

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Round Up of Top 2013 Local and National Art Stories: Advocacy

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Hats off to Catherine Ryan for this amazing series!

THANK YOU CATHERINE!!!

Part One: ADVOCACY

The word “Creative” Replacing the noun ‘artist’ with ‘creative’ nearly mainstream, at least for the DIY and the art world!

National news, December 5, 2013: No, not Art Basel. Not the sale at Christies. It’s the Arts impact on the GDP. The National Endowment for the Arts and the US Bureau of Economic Analysis released results of their joint report announcing that the creative sector (2011) added 500 billion to the United States Gross Domestic Product. With this base number at last in place, the arts impact on GDP can be measured annually from hereon. The GDP measures the nation’s production of goods and services. Putting the pressure on and leading the stats, contributors included Hollywood film industry, cable TV production, advertising, broadcasting, the performing arts, publishing, independent artists, and design and architectural services. Other measurable indicators include production output and workforce. Analysts estimated the production output for the creative sector to be greater than 900 billion (where arts education including college departments joins the list), and 2 million plus folks working in the creative sector.

Read more of Catherine’s Round Up here: Continue reading “Round Up of Top 2013 Local and National Art Stories: Advocacy” →

Fish on Fridays

Posted on by Marty Luster

The Fish on Fridays series is a collaboration between Gloucester photographers Kathy Chapman and Marty Luster. Look for various aspects of Gloucester’s centuries-old fishing industry highlighted here on Fridays.

Gloucester’s Intershell International Corporation is in the process of moving their processing plant from The Fort to Blackburn Circle. Monte Rome talks to Marty and Kathy about the state of the fishing industry and his company’s goals. http://www.intershell.biz

 

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Treetop Yoga Benefit for Pathways for Children

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Hello,

I am excited to announce that Treetop Yoga has chosen Pathways as the beneficiary of this month’s Karma Class.  The class will be held on Sunday, January 26th, 6:30-8pm at Treetop (7 Parker St. in Gloucester).  This class is a great opportunity for anyone who has ever wanted to try yoga or the long-time yogi, every level is welcome.  Come out on Sunday evening to show your support for Pathways and Treetop and enjoy a relaxing, restorative evening – I guarantee you will leave with a smile. Treetop Yoga also hosted a toy drive for our Holiday Store this year.

Join Katie to honor Pathways for Children with a sweet, playful flow to warm the body preparing you for a soothing restorative sequence to open the heart and calm the mind. All levels will benefit from this heartfelt class dedicated to the children of our community.

All Karma Classes are donation based. Minimum donation of $10 recommended.

Katie O’Malley has been a devoted student of yoga for over a decade and became a certified yoga instructor with Kim Valeri at YogaSpirit Studios. She is also a certified mediator, facilitator and conflict resolution trainer. She holds a Masters Degree in Dispute Resolution from the University of Massachusetts Boston and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder.

http://treetopyoga.com/workshops.html

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.  Please don’t be shy – I just started yoga last year and Katie was my first teacher, she is friendly, patient and very welcoming.

I hope to see you there!

Best, Jill Cahill

Communications & Special Events Coordinator

Pathways for Children

29 Emerson Avenue

Gloucester, MA 01930

978.281.2400, ext. 154

GMG Hard Core Dog Farting

Posted on by paultmorrison

Joey’s sick post about a deer farting got me to thinking and so I loaded up Stella with some beans.

smalldogCould I get this cute dog to rip off a full beaner? Well if you are over 13, click the more button button below. Don’t be eating your lunch. Go ahead. I am learning how to use the “more” button. I promise there are no rubber ducks involved.

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