TOMORROW at the Rockport Farmers Market!

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Thanks to all those who came out last week for the first summer Rockport Farmers’ Market! We had a great time and are looking forward to an entire summer of starting the weekends off with awesome food from local growers and makers. As usual, the Rockport Festivals Market booth will be staffed with volunteers to answer questions and offer information. Festival posters will be available for purchase (with other great stuff, such as t-shirts, coming soon!).

June 29th Rockport Farmers Market Lineup

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First Light Farms
Prides Osteria
It’s-All-About-the-Herbs
Seaview Farm
Ma’s Tomato Marmalade
Sasquatch Smokehouse
Brothers’ Brew
Sea Biscuit Bakery
Twin Lights Soda
Home growers: herbs, rhubarb, flowers, produce
1003879_10201364186291922_1985052180_nGarden Talk: Market-goers will enjoy having master gardener Mary White, owner of White Gardens of Rockport and a long-time organic gardener, on hand to answer questions and engage in a discussion on gardening. Mary will have tips on everything from making your own compost to growing tomatoes. The discussion is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Rockport Festivals Market booth.

imagesMusic: Brad Byrd, the award-winning singer-songwriter, will be playing at the Rockport Farmers’ Market at 11:30 a.m. — a great opportunity to hear one of the region’s best indie musicians in a fun setting!

Pet of the Week-Lily!

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

Lilly

Hello!  My name is Lilly!  I am a sweet, cuddly and playful three-month-old female Lab/Retriever/Chow Newfoundland mix. My siblings and I are at the Cape Ann Animal Aid, located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, Four Paws Lane, Gloucester. We have beautiful silky and wavy black coats.  We love to play and we are all very eager to be adopted.  Please stop by and visit us.  We love meeting new people.   I can’t believe my photo is on Good Morning Gloucester – this is my favorite blog – I must! be famous now!

I love it when the nice volunteer takes me outside to swim in the kiddy pool, then I get to play in play yard and run, then we play ball and then I need a nap and I think the nice volunteer needs one more than I do!   Check our website at: CapeAnnAnimalAid.com to learn more about our upcoming events.  We also have a “wish list” of items we need such as large trash bags, paper towels, bleach, etc.  It is ok to bring toys over for shelter cats and dogs…I will greet you with open paws!!

Going “Bananas” for vintage clothes

Posted on by Matthew Green

Among the many second-hand stores in Gloucester, some are “generalists” (the church and charity-affiliated thrift shops, Main Street Arts and Antiques, etc..) and others are specialized in things like books, music, or clothes. Today we look at one that specializes in vintage clothing and accessories: Bananas (78 Main St)!
_Bananas façadeI have heard from many people that this is the go-to place for vintage clothing, jewelry and accessories for theater productions, but Bananas also sells contemporary clothing. I picked up a nice pair of suspenders here not long ago.

The store hours are 10-5 Monday-Saturday., 11-4 Sunday.  Click here to see a GMG interview with the proprietor, Richard Leonard, from four years ago.  Most of the time when I go in, I see local artist Debbie Clarke behind the counter.  Her beautiful work has been seen on this blog on more than one occasion.

I can’t help but mention that frequent GMG contributor and all-around nice guy Fred Bodin’s gallery is practically next door.  But then again, there are so many cool places and GMG contributors and friends in close proximity downtown, that if I were to list them all, I’d end up making a map of downtown Gloucester… And I mean that!

– Matthew Green

Nelson Rolihlala Mandela Quote Of The Week

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

“There is no passion to be found playing small ― in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”

Nelson Rolihlala Mandela (1918-    )

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Born into a family of royal counselors of the Xhosa people of South Africa’s Cape Province, Mandela, whose given name Rolihlala means “troublemaker”, was called Nelson by his British influenced teachers only when he began to attend school. He studied law and later joined the African National Congress rising to the presidency of its youth league in 1947. Later a member of the ANC’s executive council he was arrested and jailed numerous times culminating in his conviction for treason and his incarceration from 1962 to 1990. Even from prison his example and leadership helped overthrow the whites-only government, and he is credited with ending apartheid without the widely expected bloodbath. In the first South African election in which blacks were allowed to vote he was elected President and served in that role from 1994 to 1999, overseeing policies of national reconciliation and reconstruction. Described as the father of South African democracy, Mandela has in recent years served as counselor and elder statesman, receiving multiple international recognitions including the Medal of Freedom (US), the Order of Canada, and the Order of Merit (UK). He is currently hospitalized and in failing health.

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Fiesta on Thursday From Fred Bodin

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

It’s 7:30 pm, the rain has stopped, and I’m venturing up the street to Fiesta-Land. When I come back to the gallery, I’ll try to post a few of the photos. Jalapenos next door is "a F’in log jam" as I overheard from one guy walking by. All of the restaurants are busy.

Big presence of the Essex County Sheriff’s Department, who were camped out on the traffic island at the intersection of Washington, Main, and Rogers Streets. One of the officers invited me to post a photo on the agency’s FB Page as he pointed to the star on the side of their vehicle. I told him they could also send their own post to me. All in good fun! I bet they’ll find this photo. Nice people.

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An overall view on the way out. Law enforcement everywhere. Not busy tonight, but they will be, especially Saturday night.

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Community Stuff 6/28/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The Annisquam Yacht Club Sailing and Tennis Program have spots open for this year’s summer programs!

 

The AYC STP is a non profit summer sailing, tennis and swimming program for boys and girls aged 8 to 15. Our program is run in cooperation with the Annisquam Yacht Club in Gloucester, Massachusetts.  We teach sailing and tennis at all levels as well as basic swimming and water safety. The program runs four consecutive two-week sessions from June 24th -August 16th. Our next open session begins July 8th. For more information and applications please visit our website, http://www.annisquamyc.org and click on the ‘Junior Program’ tab.  If you have any questions, please contact Joe Maher, Program Director at squampd@yahoo.com, or call the club at 978 283 4507

Good morning Joey–
Would you post info on GoodMorningGloucester about the GSF Youth-on-Water program?
Info is available at: http://gloucesterschoonerfestival.net/?p=324
The application is available at: http://gloucesterschoonerfestival.net/doc/13-YouthApplication.pdf
The deadline for youth organizations to apply is August 1.

Youth On Water
With an eye toward the future, as well as the past, the Gloucester Schooner Festival Committee is seeking to support programs that involve young people on Cape Ann. This past year, the Committee chose to institutionalize the educational component of the Festival by providing opportunities for kids to sail on the participating schooners, as well as offering financial support to local programs that put Cape Ann kids on the water throughout the year.  Specifically, the Committee selected two organizations that foster greater knowledge and appreciation of Cape Ann’s coastal waters by providing opportunities for young people to sail, row or otherwise become immersed in our ocean environment. Two grants of $1,500 were awarded in 2012. Leading up to this year’s Festival, we will again raise funds, beyond the costs of producing the Gloucester Schooner Festival weekend, and offer similar support to youth-on-the-water organizations to be used in their 2014 season. To apply for these funds, please complete the attached application and submit by August 1, 2013.

Thanks very much!!
Tracy Arabian
Gloucester Schooner Festival

Joe, can you please post this.  I am trying to start a Featured Tee of the Week at the Weathervane. Here is the first one. I promise that they all will be unique.

New to the Weathervane this year.  Wicked Pissah tee shirts, a true Gloucester shirt.  Comes in Navy Blue and Forrest Green, sizes S- M- L- XL $18.95  2XL $21.95

The Weathervane has the best selection of Gloucester clothing for children and adults in town.  Check us out.  Sale going on everyday:  buy 1 tee at regular price, buy 2 tees get 10% off on each by 3 or more tees get 20% off on all. 

Thanks

Joseph A. Ciolino

The Weathervane

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Mary Fahey reports-

Hey there!  The sign on washington st in lanesville warning of pleasant dreams ahead is gone!!!!!!  Any insight!
Thanks

2013 Saint Peter’s Fiesta Schedule Of Events

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Click Here For Hundreds Of Saint Peter’s Fiesta Pictures and Videos (Over 426 Individual Posts Containing Thousands of Pictures and Videos)

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St. Peter’s Fiesta 2013
Novena to St. Peter
Monday, June 17 – Tuesday, June 25
7:00 p.m. at American Legion Hall

Wednesday, June 26

7:00–10:00 p.m. Musical Entertainment….
St. Peter’s Park: " featuring "People of Many Voices"

Thursday, June 27

6:30 p.m…… Fiesta 5K Road Race – with Cape Ann YMCA – Starting at St. Peter’s Square
8:00–11:30… Youth Block Dance….. DJ Jack LoPiccolo…. St. Peter’s Park

Friday, June 28

4:45 p.m……. Greasy Pole Contest…and…Women’s Seine Boat Races… Pavilion Beach
6:30 p.m……. Entertainment….Before Opening Ceremonies
7:30 p.m. …… Formal Opening ….St. Peter’s Square – Entertainment immediately
following to 11:30 p.m…. Gianni Farrone

Saturday, June 29

9:30 a.m…….. Youth & Adult Soccer Games…. O’Maley School Field
10:00 a.m……. Pavilion Beach…Military Seine Boat Race:
U.S. Coast Guard vs U.S. Navy… 
Gloucester Fire Department vs Gloucester Police Department
3:00 p.m…… Children’s Games…. Beach Court
4:45 p.m…… Sports Events… Pavilion Beach – Seine Boat Races & Greasy Pole Contest
8:00–11:30 pm. Musical Entertainment…St. Peter’s Square…. Franco Corso & Pianist

Sunday, June 30

10:00 a.m…… Celebration of MASS OF ST. PETER….. at St. Peter’s Park
12:00 noon….. Procession following the Celebration of Outdoor Mass
3:00 p.m…… Blessing of the Fleet… Stacy Boulevard.
3:00 p.m… … Concert….Entertainment To be Announced…St. Peter’s Park
4:45 p.m…… Sports Events…at Pavilion Beach – Seine Boat Races..&…
Greasy Pole Contest
6:00 p.m…… Concert…..St. Alfio’s Band (One Hour) St. Peter’s Park
6:30 p.m…… Children’s Pinata Contest – Pascucci Court
7:15 p.m……. Awards Ceremony – Trophies awarded to winners of the Sports Events
8:30 p.m……  Musical Entertainment –  St. Peter’s Park
featuring Seabreeze
11:00 p.m…… Raffle Drawings and Closing Procession

Save the Date:  Next Year….St. Peter’s Fiesta June 25 – June 29th, 2014

Cape Ann Chamber Coffee and Connections At Mamie’s Kitchen

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Caroline Haines Represents Like A MF Down The Green River Utah

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hey Joey,
I carried this down the Green River in a dry bag, just to get this shot!  Flying home to fish city tomorrow.
Caroline Haines

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Nice!!!!!!

Lookie Lookie Band performs Latin Bugalu @ The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck ~ 7-10 ~ June 28, 2013

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Location: The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck


DANCE PARTY! Come hear the hot, groovy sounds of 1960s Latin Bugalu from Boston-based Lookie Lookie, Friday June 28, 7-10 at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, $10. Some of Boston’s best musicians and a groove guaranteed to make you smile!

A brand new band playing Latin Bugalu music, Lookie Lookie is named for a song by Ricardo Ray. The music of Ray and Joe Cuba form the core repertoire, with a healthy dose of African Latin music, including Soukous.Lookie Lookie is the brainchild of bassist Chris Maclachlan, best known for his work in the seminal Boston punk band Human Sexual Response.Maclachlan has an abiding love for Latin Bugalu, a crossover genre invented primarily by Newyorican musicians in the 1960s. Incredibly fun and catchy, Bugalu lies somewhere between the stately Cuban sounds of the 50s and the manic high salsa of the 70s. Top artists included Joe Cuba and Richie Ray, whose tunes form the backbone of the new band’s repertoire.

In fact, the band is named for an early Richie Ray hit, “Lookie Lookie,” which encapsulates some of the pan-American fusion that went into Bugalu.

Lookie Lookie is an all-star lineup: Scott Getchell, trumpet; Ken Field, alto sax; Russ Gershon, tenor sax; Chris Maclachlan, bass; Rick Barry and Vicente Lebron, percussion. Collectively this hoary crew is in some way responsibile for the Either/Orchestra, the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble, Bim Ska La Bim, Agachiko, Willie Alexander’s Persistence of Memory Orchestra and other top Boston bands.

Band godfather Vicente Lebron has played with many members of Ricardo’s Ray and Joe Cuba’s band over a long and storied career, beginning in New York in 1971. Since moving to Boston in 1974, he has been a mainstay of the Latin music community, as a player on the jazz scene with bands like the Either/Orchestra and Club D’Elf.

Lookie Lookie has the amazing ability to put a smile on the face of just about everybody, no matter what their musical taste. And, it’s easy and fun to dance to – you don’t have to know any fancy steps, the rhythm will take you away.

$10 at the door. Beer/wine/snacks available.

Contact: Karen Ristuben
Email: karen.ristuben@gmail.com
Phone: 978-758-1210

More Info: www.rockyneckartcolony.org 

Location Details
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
6 Wonson Street
Gloucester MA 01930 US

 

Wednesday the start of Fiesta 2013

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Even in the rain, The Lannon looked beautiful coming around 10 pound island and the Seine boats getting ready to race, the Altar and some of the rides.

Put on Your Dancin Shoes

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Lookie Lookie.Rocky Neck

Don’t miss Lookie Lookie tomorrow night at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, 6 Wonson Street – and be ready to get your groove on.

 

We Made It To The Front Page Of Gizmodo (A Gawker Media Site)

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

What the Most Famous Brands Are from Each State

When you close your eyes and think of California, what famous brand comes to mind? Is it Apple? Facebook? Google? Or some movie studio? What about Texas? New York? Florida? These are the most famous brands of each state. The Corporate States of America, if you will.

It’s very embarrassing to admit that I have no idea what some of these brands are (I’m looking at you Allsup’s and Cabela’s) while other states have so many brands to pick from that I’m not sure I agree with what the map says. But a lot of technology companies make the cut in this map with California being the most contentious battle because of Silicon Valley. Which famous brand from your state do you think this map missed?

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