Barrence Whitfield with Four Wild Guys ~ Tonight @The Rhumb Line – 9:30pm

Posted on by Joanne

barrenceThis is just a sample of what your gonna get….The joint will be jumpin!

http://www.barrencewhitfield.com/

Breaking News!! Rockport is Open!!

Posted on by paultmorrison

It’s been open all year but today it is really open.rockport1 Reconnoiter of the strategic plan. Maximum food intake per distance travelled.

rockport2The calm before the storm.

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Roy Moores smoked salmon with a tasty horseradish  dip on the side.
rockport4My pal the lobster, haven’t seen you on a plate with butter in quite some time. Get in my belly!

rockport5First in line at Top Dog for my Chili Dog and fries. Opens at 11AM, hhmm maybe there is time …

rockport7 I can scoot down to Helmuts Strudel for a pastry.

rockport6Will you hold my place in line?

Cape Ann Artisans at 30

Posted on by Matthew Green

 

I stopped in the museum the other day, having heard great things about the art on display. I was not let down!

 

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Smaller items

In conjunction with the Cape Artisans at 30 Exhibit, the Museum is hosting a series of demonstration days. Members of the Artisans will demonstrate their various crafts throughout each scheduled day. This program is free with Museum admission.

Saturday, March 30
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mike Foley, Sculpture
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Leslie Wind, Jewelry-making activity for children.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Beth Williams, Jewelry; Pam Stratton, Mosaics; Judith Wright, Mosaics.

– Fr. Matthew Green

 

Free Gloucester Tri T Shirt To First One To Spot Dick Wilson

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Steve Winslow Submits-

Joey:

A few signs of Spring around Gloucester:

Joe’s Hot Dog cart down on the Boulevard…

Re-bar going in for the new foundation for Newell Stadium…

(Scheduled to open September 6th!! Mark the date)

First one to spot Dick Wilson gets a free Gloucester Tri-athalon Shirt!!

Steve Winslow – Get Fit Gloucester!

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Cape Ann Seasonal Openings Part II

Posted on by paultmorrison

This list used to be easy to make but Cape Ann is exploding with openings today. So turn this computer off, finish that cup of coffee and get off your butt and get out there. Because when you are putting up your Christmas wreath this fall you do not want to regret missing one day of the season. The outdoor, eat a fried clam and enjoy Cape Ann season.

Rockport Update: “BearskinNeck.net has this covered. Click Here for their facebook update. TopDog opens today. Helmuts Strudel is Open. Roy Moore is open. Lobster Pool next weekend.  The Town Fathers officially did not roll the sidewalks up last night. Really. Click Bearskin to get the full list.

Below I stick my normal list but there are plenty more places opening this weekend.  I could spend time adding names and links but I got a date with a fired clam and I don’t want to

Hot Tip: Cape Ann Whale Watch sets sail starting on Saturday April 13 at 10AM weather permitting.  Tonight, after you drag your fired clam filled sunburned butt back to the couch click here and get tickets.

Saturday, March 30, Top Dog of Rockport opens.

Thursday, April 11, Lobsta Land Restaurant opens.

Thursday, April 11, Captain Carlo’s opens.

Friday April 12th, Dairy Train in Rockport opens.

Thursday, April 18 The Rudder opens.

Woody Allen Quote of The Week From Greg Bover

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The QW is still on location in Indiana.

March 28, 2013

“If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.”

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Woody Allen (1935-    )

Born Allan Stewart Konigsberg in the Bronx, Woody began writing comedy as a teenager and in the 1950’s was a highly paid gag man for Ed Sullivan, Sid Caesar and others. In the Sixties he began developing his own stand-up career and the character of the nebbish with which he is so closely identified today. He began his film writing and directing with slapstick comedies but moved quickly on to more dramatic material with Annie Hall, Manhattan, and Hannah and Her Sisters. He describes his work as heavily influenced by Bergman and Fellini, and he himself is taken more seriously in Europe than at home. He has won four Academy Awards and has been married three times. Woody frequents the New York club scene and sits in as a jazz clarinetist. Although he is famously agnostic, his quote reveals a recognition of the comedy inherent in humans attempting to understand the divine.

Greg Bover

Community Photos 3/30/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,
I took this with my phone on my run down east Main Street last night. Such a beautiful sunset!
Amanda Matczynski

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Charlie Carroll Writes-

This is the last of the March Images.

Still looking for some Color… even a hint would be welcome…

http://seasquared.viewbook.com/

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Charlie

Community Stuff 3/30/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Is Innkeeping for You?

A three hour luncheon workshop sponsored by the Rockport Innkeepers Association

Saturday, April 20, 2013 12 noon to 3pm

Spend an afternoon in our seaside village at one of our distinctive inns to discover the art of innkeeping

12noon – 1:00 pm: Lunch, Introductions, Icebreakers, Overview of the B and B Industry in Rockport and Cape Ann

1:00 – 2:00 pm: Explore key steps in the process of becoming an innkeeper

· Buying an Inn: Identify your criteria for success

· Creating a Business plan: Take the emotion out of decision making

2:00 – 3:00 pm: Consider what you need to survive and thrive in the innkeeper lifestyle

· Hospitality: How to provide a positive guest experience from inquiry to checkout

· Food Service: Identify the type of breakfast that suits your guests’ expectations and reflects your style

· Operations: The importance of establishing policies and procedures

· Marketing your Inn: Create and promote your niche

· Technology: What you need to be technologically current and effective in a fast paced industry

Fee: $50.00 per person includes lunch

This workshop will give you the opportunity to interact and learn firsthand from experienced innkeepers and is an overview of the nuts and bolts of innkeeping. It is a preview of the more intensive two and a half day seminar which will be offered in the fall on November 1- 3, 2013. If you are interested in continuing the learning experience by attending the seminar your $50.00 workshop fee will be credited to the seminar fee.

For more information or to register please contact

Dan Duffy at beechtreebbreservations@gmail.com or 732-773-0429

Debbie Benn at theinn@sevensouthstreet.com or 978-546-6708

Financial Planning Seminar:  The First congregational Church of Rockport is hosting a Financial Planning Seminar on Saturday, April 13th, starting at noon.  This event is open to the entire community.  Some of the questions answered are:  Should I have a will?  What is included in a will?  What is a trust?  Should I have one?  Who needs life insurance?  How much life insurance is enough?  When should seniors sell their house?  Where can I find answers to my financial questions?

These questions will be answered by a team of experts in the field of financial planning.  For more information, call 978-546-3221

Hello Joey,

In partnership with Maritime Gloucester, the Large Pelagics Research Center, UMass Amherst is hosting its third annual Gloucester Fish and Fisheries Public Seminar Series.  The talks will take place on Thursdays at 7pm, from April 4th  through April 25th, at Maritime Gloucester.  I have attached our poster for the event that lists the speakers and their titles. Would you post the announcement on Good Morning Gloucester?

Thank you,

Emily Chandler Program Manager

Large Pelagics Research Center

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Community Stuff 3/30/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Ashley Brummett asks about an Easter Morning Sunrise Service In Gloucester-

Hi Joey,

I am coming to Gloucester for Easter weekend and cannot seem to find any info on a sunrise service I have heard takes place on Good Harbor Beach. Do you happen to know anything about this? I just want to know the time and location, if it is still something that is done.

Thanks for your help!

Ashley

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A Spectacular Art Sale Event

Capt. Phil Cusumano Presents; An exclusive 2 day sale of high quality, reasonably priced original fine art at the Gloucester House Restaurant April 5th & 6th from 12 noon to 8PM. Please open the attached PDF file flier for more information. In order to make room for new inventory he is selling all paintings in this limited two day event. This is an opportunity to purchase quality fine art affordably priced.

Marine Art, Still Life, Floral, Figurative, Landscape

Each painting will have an already low starting price. However, you will have an opportunity to negotiate further for each of the paintings you want to purchase. Capt. Phil will be on hand to welcome you and to talk to you about what went into each of the paintings and the thoughts, feelings and story of what is being depicted.

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Cape Ann Artisans Tour Gets Nod As Second Best New England Festival or Event After Being Edged Out by The Illustrious Maine Whoopie Pie Festival

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Best New England Festival or Event

Winner, Runners-up for the 2013 New England Travel Readers’ Choice Award Are…

From about.com

Eclectic events that celebrate everything from music and art to whoopie pies were the finalists for Best Event in the second annual New England Travel Readers’ Choice Awards. All five of these annual happenings are worthy of your bucket list, but only one could nab 2013’s top honors.

1. ***Winner*** Maine Whoopie Pie Festival

Whoopie Pie FestivalMedia photo courtesy of the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival

In 2012, more than 5,000 people converged on the town of Dover-Foxcroft for the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival, shattering previous attendance records. After winning Readers’ Choice honors, 2013 could be an even bigger year for this tasty annual event, which pits whoopie pie bakers against each other in competition for best traditional and best original whoopie pie honors. In addition to sampling entries for a quarter apiece, attendees can enter a variety of contests, enjoy music and participate in a variety of other fun activities. Save the date–June 22, 2013–for this quirky celebration of the official state treat of Maine.

2. Cape Ann Artisans Studio Tour

Twice each year in summer and fall, two dozen artists who call the stretch of coast north of Boston "home" open their studio doors, providing visitors with a wonderful glimpse of the inspiring settings in which they work. The Cape Ann Artisans Studio Tour celebrates its 30th year in 2013: Dates are June 22-23 and October 12-14. In addition to viewing diverse creations and interacting with artists, visitors enjoy spectacular coastal views as they follow this tour through the picturesque and historic towns of Gloucester and Rockport, Massachusetts.

For the rest of the list click here to view the entire article at about.com