The first block party of the season got a pretty good crowd:
I got a few photos of GMG contributors at work (Craig Kimberly, Fred Bodin, and David Cox):
Leslie Heffron at The Bookstore of Gloucester Aug. 1-31
Hi Joey – I’m having a show at The Bookstore of Gloucester from Aug. 1-31.
Leslie Heffron
Recent Paintings, Drawings, Silkscreens, and Mixed Media Sculpture
at The Bookstore of Gloucester
61 Main Street
Hours: 9 AM-9 PM Mon. – Sat., 12 PM-9 PM Sun.
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2013 37th Magnolia Library Annual 5K & 1K Fun Run August 24
37th Magnolia Library Annual 5K & 1K Fun Run is Moving to Saturday Morning, August 24. This year’s race marks the official kick off to the Magnolia Library Center’s 125th anniversary celebration.
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2100475
Spread the Word! PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Library is opening the gates starting at 8:45am; right after the fun run on Saturday August 24. Yet another reason to run watch or volunteer. $5 for adults and $2 for kids.
This certified 5k course is lined with spectators, loops around the shore, and is chock full of gorgeous ocean views (and breezes!) Historically 200-400 runners participate and 50 volunteers run the show. Post-race celebrations include an awards ceremony, refreshments, and this year the Magnolia Library Center’s 125th anniversary celebration. ALL proceeds benefit the Magnolia Library Center, a non-profit community organization dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents by providing educational and cultural experiences through programming and events.
For more information email or call:
Amy Greaves (617) 283 2363
magnoliarace@gmail.com
Follow us on Facebook & Twitter
https://facebook.com/group/Magnoliarace
https://twitter.com/Magnolia5K
$20 pre-entry fee
$15 under 14 years old
$3 Fun Run (pre or post entry fee)
Pre-entries accepted on-line through August 22nd or postmarked by August 17, 2013
(post entry fee: $25; checks, cash accepted day of race)
REGISTER ONLINE AT: WWW.ACTIVE.COM or WWW.COOLRUNNING.COM
Key search word: MAGNOLIA
36th Annual Magnolia Art Show participating artists
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World’s Greatest Coffee Rolls and Not Gary’s Stones Pub Pulled Pork Omelet At Mamie’s Kitchen
Both Ridiculous.
Oh My Goodness!
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Fun and Smiles at Good Harbor Beach – 07/27/2013
A special Day for this couple they were getting married on the Footbridge later that day.
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Tiny Lobster found at Good Harbor Beach
Released to grow up and end up at the Lobster Pound someday.
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Community Photos 7/28/13
SailGHS coach Guy Fiero and team member Sarah Jaklin do some spin and trap drills this morning
JAMES FRYE PHOTO
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Community Stuff 7/28/13
Weather permitting, on Friday night August 9 from 9:00 to 11:00, the Gloucester Area Astronomy Club will have telescopes set up for free public viewing on the grounds of the Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan St in Lanesville. Everyone is invited to come see beautiful views of Saturn, the moon, 13 billion year old star clusters, the glowing remains of dying stars, and more.
This is an opportunity to learn all about (and to see) what’s up in our beautiful Cape Ann night sky, and to get all your astronomy questions answered. It’s still high summer, so we suggest you bring insect repellant. Remember, this program is dependent on clear skies; if you can see the moon you can assume we’ll be there.
GAAC meets at 8:00pm on the second Friday of every month for presentations, snacks and good conversation at the Lanesville Community Center. Learn more at our website, http://gaac.us and our Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/gaacpage . You can follow us on Twitter as @gaactweet.
Chargers Youth Program 2013 Football & Cheering Registration
Sign up on the following dates:
Friday, August 2nd 6PM – 8PM
Saturday, August 3rd 9AM – 11AM
Friday, August 8th 6PM – 8PM
Saturday, August 9th 9AM – 11AM
Location: Charger House
Concord Street, Gloucester MA(Red building – next to West Gloucester Fire Station)
Coaches/Committee members will be on hand for any questions.
Visit us at: http://chargersyouthprogram.org For details and ONLINE Registration!
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Sista Felicia Thanks Her Team Who She Never Could Have Created Such A Beautiful No-Compromises Cookbook
She writes-
The push to finish the cookbook the past several months has been an experience I will never forget. Months ago I began assembling a team of local creative people, to help me physically bring to life my vision for my cookbook “Gifts of Gold.” Each team member is truly amazingly talented in their field, passionate about what they do, generously giving of time and resources. Working together countless hours, to make important deadlines necessary to keep the project on schedule was always done with laughter and professionalism. Everyone had the same goal, and determination to do whatever it would take to get, to have, or provide whatever was needed when we needed it. I am so very proud to live in our community surrounded by so many creative, passionate, and fun people. What “Team Sista” pulled off the past few months is simply incredibly, even more incredible is that it was all done local and on this beautiful Island of Cape Ann we all call home.
If you need any of the following services, don’t walk, run and experience firsthand how incredible they are to do business with. My heartfelt gratitude goes out to the following people and Businesses. Please help me support them as they supported me.
James and Anna Eves at Cape Ann Giclee. If you need photo editing of any kind I personally grantee they are the best of the best, dig out your old photos and get them to James.
Cathy Kelly graphic designer gifted in so many creative levels, if you need help with design for any type of publication she is awesome to work with.
Rick Moore and Donna Ardizzoni at Circle Consultanting Group provide incredible computer services, they are the best computer problem solves.
Craig Kimberly the best videographer on planet earth his eye behind the camera is like no other!
Hannah Kimberly a gifted writer, proofreader and professional educator.
Cape Ann Museum houses so many treasure from Gloucester’s history its truly a magical place and destination must for everyone.
Ryan Wood Distilleries, their Folly Cove Rum is delicious visit them and take a tour!
Gail McCarthy and the Gloucester Daily Times.
Charlie Carroll Photography, his still life photos are stunning.
Kim Smith photography, “The Butterfly Lady” you simply must see her documentary.
Audrey’s flower shop Heather, David and Dee always creating beautiful arrangements for all types of occasions.
Gallo productions, for start of the art, top quality, video production needs.
Cruiseport Gloucester, another Gem in our city, beautiful location for celebrations. For all your beauty needs visit Soft Touch Salon, Envouge Salon, Elite Nails and Vanesssa Linquata. Kahn Studio on Rocky Neck, always a fun art gallery to visit!
Thank you for all you support
Sista Felicia
To order yours and support her effort- http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/95596299/sista-felicias-sicilian-cookbook
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Michael Chamness (Wings and WavesT) Blackburn Challenge Photos
Hey Joey.
Gloucester photographer, Michael Chamness (Wings and WavesT) just uploaded
some amazing photos from the Blackburn Challenge. Check these out! If you
like them, please share them with GMG followers.
These are raw, unedited photos showing the ‘true grit’ that goes into this
‘marathon’ rowing/paddling event- 20+ miles circumnavigating Cape Ann. Like
Blackburn himself, these racers are determined to reach their personal goals
with courage, determination, stamina and the support of fellow
rowers/paddles and spectators. What a great local event with participants
from near and far (one paddler flew in from Hawaii!)
The finish line offered a ‘rainbow’ of boats on Pavilion beach as rowers
celebrated after finishing to delicious BBQ from Red Bones of Somerville,
Ipswich Beer, and rockin’ music from Orville Giddings. Despite some dramatic
and threatening lightening flashes streaking against a black sky, the
weather held out so the race could finish with a flare! Looking forward to
next year’s Blackburn Challenge! For photos from Wings and Waves
email:wingsandwaves@comcast.net. For details about the Blackburn Challenge
log onto- http://www.blackburnchallenge.com/CARC_Contact.html.
Thanks Joe!
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Fred Bodin’s GMG Birthday Mug Up
This Sunday, July 28th at 9:30am, Fred will be hosting Mug Up at his gallery, Bodin Historic Photo at 82 Main Street. Come help celebrate Fred’s birthday (inquiring minds want to know which one it is – anyone care to guess?), and bring along some food or beverage to share if you like, but it’s not required. We’ll be gnawing on deviled eggs, monkey bread, and Fred will be serving coffee and juice. Meet the GMG crew: Family, authors, and photographers of Good Morning Gloucester. Birthday presents are fine as long as they are edible and we’ll all share them. So come on down to Main Street when the parking is free and Fred is one year older. It’ll be fun, because we don’t just have a party — we ARE the party. All are welcome!
E.J. Lefavour
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Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx Quote of The Week From Greg Bover
“I’ve had a perfectly wonderful evening. But this wasn’t it.”
Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx (1890-1977)
Groucho’s comedy career spanned vaudeville, radio, film and later television. He made 26 movies, half of them with his brothers, Harpo, Chico, Gummo, and Zeppo. His solo career included the radio and television show “You Bet Your Life” which ran for 11 years in the 40’s and 50’s. Self-deprecating and self-taught, he was a voracious reader who said his greatest achievement was to have one of his books listed as a cultural treasure by the Library of Congress. Another favorite quote among his many witticisms is “Outside of a dog, man’s best friend is a book. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.”
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Laid Back Afternoon at the Annisquam Sea Fair
Music by Jason Shaw
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Gran Prix Meeting at Stage Fort Park Saturday
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Who Remembers Itchy Bones?
or Mopey Joe, or Joe Gorilla, or Billy Ape, or Joe Curley, or Joe Flattop, or Satchmo, or Harpo, or Charlie Skunk or Sleepie?
These are just a few of the nicknames of some Italian Gloucester men.
Do you know why Italian men have such unique nicknames? I didn’t until Joseph de Lina Novella “Joe Curley” stopped into the gallery and explained it to me. When the first male child is born in an Italian family, he is named after the father’s father (his grandfather). If a girl, she is named after the mother’s mother (her grandmother). The second born is named after the mother’s father, or mother if a girl. The 3rd is named again after the father’s father, or mother. The 4th after the mother’s father, or mother, and on and on for as many children as come into the family. If a large family, say with 6 boys, you would have 3 sons named Joseph (if that was their grandfather’s name) and as many as 6, if the mother’s father’s name was also Joseph. Hence the need for creative nicknames to be able to identify which one you were talking about, referring to or calling.
Thanks Joe, nice to meet you and interesting bit of information.
E.J. Lefavour
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Man Pleads Guilty in Paul Frontiero’s Murder Trial
Nashua, NH –Matthew Packer pleaded guilty last week to fatally stabbing Gloucester son EMT Paul Frontiero.
Paul was murdered while coming to the aid of his friends Jill Arnold and Kathryn Libby who were being brutally attacked by Packer. To read more about the heartbreaking story: Fatal Stabbing and Guilty Plea.
Charged with murder in the first degree, Packer was originally planning to plead guilty by reason of insanity. Instead he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and will serve a minimum of thirty years. The prosecution is asking for sixty to life. Sentencing will take place on August 21, 2013.
Mercifully for the Frontiero Family there won’t be a long drawn out trial. The Frontieros are very relieved that sentencing will take place soon. Now comes the healing. Our prayers and thoughts are with Paul and Cathy and sons Salvatore, James, and Christopher over the loss of their beloved son, brother, and hero Paul Frontiero III.
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See Paul’s Beautiful Memorial Page on Facebook
Paul Frontiero III
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GMG Hat Represents! at the NEHSA Summer Sports Clinic
Lowell Peabody submits-
Joey,
I spent 4 days in New Hampshire with New England Handicapped Sports Association, a great bunch of Veterans and all the volunteers which made the event run smoothly. The Vets were amazing in their intensity, encouragement and support for each other …and partying! Emotions run high for team wins but also for individual accomplishments regardless of finishing order. It’s a wonderful fellowship that draws more veterans each year for competition in kayaking, bicycling, shooting, waterskiing, geo-caching and fly fishing. I was asked to help photograph the event and I was blown away with all I saw, heard and learned. Given the chance I will be back in a heartbeat! The GMG Baseball hat was a hit and there may be a few new subscribers!
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Magnolia Historical Society Craft Fair
Lexington Avenue
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ART NEWS DOWNTOWN FROM CAT RYAN
Editor’s note: When I posted this yesterday I forgot to take my watermark off which my blogging software does automatically for me. Al these photos were taken by Catherine Ryan-
Hi Joey
Phil Cusumano, artist/captain, and volunteer juror for the 2013 HarborWalk Public Art Challenge administered by the Committee for the arts, stopped by to inspect the public art in process on Parsons Street. The artist, James Owen Calderwood, was being filmed for an interview by Lisa Smith for Cape Ann TV. Dale Brown of the Committee for the Arts was there, too.
Jason Burroughs who is teaching with TAG is volunteering some hours yesterday and today for James’ project.
Though difficult for painting, the off and on rain does provide opportunities for visiting. Last week there were business meetings, here with Sarah Garcia Harbor Planning Director.
Today looking out from City Hall, peering past the high school kids cleaning, the bank, Parsons, and on to the harbor.
James visiting the Hive.
While there, we were privileged to witness GREAT news hot off the press and an intensity enough to match their vibrant space! TAG team members wrote and were awarded a $10,000 grant. Congratulations all!
Pictured are David Brooks(TAG Director) Emma Johnson(Forest Foundation Intern), Alex Barrett(Forest Foundation Intern) , Satomi Nishimiya, Rachel McClenagan, Rebecca Siswick Graham (Tag Open Studio Manager), Chrid Boudrow(TAG Assistant Director) , Lauren Horne, and Greer Viau. Also Not pictured is Katie Flores (Forest Foundation Intern) not pictured.
They were heading over to the Farmer’s Market and David promises to send in names and more information. They were also tracking down Mary Ann to share the news; she was at Maritime Gloucester with the Art Haven campers partnership week.
Next time we’ll head down Parsons over to see the permanent public art installation at Maritime Gloucester museum. The twelve foot diameter compass rose is being installed on city property where the HarborWalk crosses onto Maritime Gloucester. Two artists installing new public art downtown and connections—very exciting news.
Donna and Kathy documenting the compass rose on GMG:
https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2013/07/23/the-compass-rose/
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Calling Yard Sale Fanatics
Pete Chamberlain is holding a yard sale at 101 East Main Street – going on now. See Pete pictured here with satisfied customer, 97 year old DJ. Sale on until everything is gone. You might remember Pete as a guest artist at Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery the first season.
E.J. Lefavour
Good Morning Gloucester 