Vote for The Andrea Gail Lego Set
This is a site where you can create your own Lego set, and if it reaches 10,000 votes the Lego review board will decide to make it a official set or not,
This week we’re highlighting models of ships. The staff pick of the day is: F/V Andrea Gail
http://lego.cuusoo.com/ideas/view/37260
VOTE HERE
created by mmbace on 2013.03.14
“The aren’t many LEGO sets that allow one to identify with an episode of modern history like this. The Andrea Gail would be a gem in any shipbuilder’s collection.”
“She’s comin’ on, boys, and she’s comin’ on strong.”
— Last radio transmission from Capt. Frank “Billy” Tyne of the Andrea Gail.
If you have seen the movie The Perfect Storm (or read the book on which it was based), then you should be well acquainted with the history of the Andrea Gail. If not, I’ll give you a little background:
The Andrea Gail was a longline fishing vessel built in 1979. She was homeported in Marblehead, Massachusetts, but usually sailed from Gloucester. On or around October 28, 1991, the Andrea Gail was caught in one of the worst storms to ever hit the North Atlantic, the so-called “Perfect Storm” of 1991. The Andrea Gail radioed her last position at around 6:00 PM on October 28, and then went silent.
Although the US and Canadian Coast Guards mounted a vigorous effort to rescue the crew of the Andrea Gail, searching almost 200,000 square nautical miles, the only items ever recovered were an EPIRB unit (a rescue beacon), several 55-gallon drums, and a few random pieces of flotsam.” CLICK HERE FOR MORE
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The Gloucester Fleet
The Gloucester Fleet
“Jupiter II”
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Folly Cove
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Spiritual Power
Lemons? Yep. Lemons.
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Community Photos 3/22/13
Len Burgess submits-
Thinking about last year’s warm weather and looking forward to being out in the beautiful Harbor again on each of Gloucester’s maritime schooners breathing in the clean salty air and gathering the sunsets in my camera.
-Len Burgess
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10% Off Early Bird Sign Up For Summer Camps At The Manchester Athletic Club Sign Up Before April 1st
Register now for Summer Camps at Manchester Athletic Club! Wonderful options for ages 3-16. Register by April 1, 2013 and receive our Early Bird Discount- 10% off! Check out different camp options, pricing and a schedule of camp events at:
http://www.manchesterathleticclub.com/club/scripts/section/section.asp?NS=SC
For more information call our Program Registration Department at 978-526-8900 Ext. 257
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Gloucester Fishing Boats circa 1954
Courtesy – David B. Cox
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Community Stuff 3/22/13
Congratulations Rockport High School DECA State WinnersÂ
Moving on To DECA International Career and Development Conference in Anaheim, CAÂ this AprilÂ
Left to Right: Loren Grier, Veyla Jackson, Matt Ambrogi, Krysia Strumpf, Miranda Gale (all seniors)Â
 If you are interested in making a donation to help sponsor part of the cost for the students to compete at this event, contact Mr. Scott Larsen RHS DECA advisor at slarsen@rpk12.org.
Fundraiser for trip to Nationals will be on Saturday, February 6, 2013 at the Fish ShackÂ
Pancake Breakfast from 7:30-10 AM
Tickets are $8 and may be purchased from one of the students, at the door, or by emailing slarsen@rpk12.org
We strongly encourage you to purchase in advance.Â
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Joey —
   Wondering if we can get this posted to the blog.  For three shows only across the Easter weekend, we’re bringing in a Broadway actor named Bruce Kuhn who has developed a one-man show that tells the story of Jesus, word-for-word from the book of Luke, in good old King James English (which takes to the stage like Shakespeare!)  This is not just a church thing;  it’s a city of Gloucester thing; it’s a Cape Ann thing. The shows aren’t even going to be in a church — they’re taking place at the Gorton Theatre, in historic East Gloucester.
   The stories of Jesus have had an incredible impact on art, literature and theatre across the centuries, and it is our hope to enrich the life and culture of our city by bringing in this show to help our city celebrate Easter.  So we’re inviting everyone who might have once remembered going to Sunday School or Confirmation Class to come and remember what Easter is all about; or anyone who might be curious to hear Jesus in his own words and on his own terms; or anyone who just wants to see a fantastic show this Easter!  It’s a great way to get in touch with the story behind the holiday.  Tickets are available for $15 and can be purchased online at http://eastgloucester.org/brucekuhn.  With only three shows, tickets will go fast.  We wanted the GMG community to get the heads up!
 Thanks for the way you serve our city,
 Tim.
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Motif #1–Rockport MA circa 1954
Courtesy – David B. Cox
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Little Mermaid Jr Wraps Up At O’Maley
O’Maley Innovation Middle School Drama Club performed final show of Disney’s Little Mermaid Junior this past weekend
 This year’s cast and crew of over 100 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, performed a total of seven shows, including one morning performance attended by all current Gloucester fifth graders.
 
O’Maley Innovation Middle School “X” cast, 7th grader Jared Gilman (Prince Eric) and 6th grader Sadie Cook (Ariel) pose at the production’s final curtain call on Saturday night, March 16th.
 
Final performance scene for “X” cast, left to right, 6th grader Caroline Muniz (Flounder), Jared Gilman (Prince Eric), Sadie Cook (Ariel), and 7th graders TS Burnham (Ursula), Henry Hardy(Scuttle) and Talia DeWolfe (Sebastian).
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Great Minds Think Alike
Here is Fred Bodin’s version of “Through A Glass, Darkly,” taken a few years before I posted my rendition yesterday.
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It is Time
The One Hour At A Time Gang will be cleaning the streets starting this Saturday, March 23, 2013. It is too bad that we all do not carry a bag in our car and pick up when we see the mess the winter and others have made. Whoever wants to join us, we will be meeting at 8:00 am at St. Peters’ Square. Please bring gloves and I will get the yellow bags. If any readers know of a particular place that needs us, please let me know. donna@circleconsulting.com
Thanks all and see you Saturday.
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Anna Vojtech and Roland Cornelis – First Dual Exhibit
March 21-31 at The Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street
Anna Vojtech and Roland Cornelis present paintings and sculpture in this not-to-be-missed two-week exhibition. We are looking forward to this landmark show that celebrates the work of two dedicated local artists who are partners in life. This is their first dual exhibition featuring abstract wood sculptures by Cornelis and paintings by Vojtech that cover a wide timeframe—some work dates from the 1980s. You are invited to an opening reception on Saturday, March 23, 4-8 PM and “Meet the Artists” Saturday, March 30, 4-6 PM.
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Happy Women’s History Month! Brought to You By Hannah Kimberley
On Sunday, March 3rd, thousands of women attended the Centennial Women’s Suffrage March, and walked from the Capitol to the Washington Monument in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 1913 Women’s Suffrage March in which Alice Paul and many other suffragists demanded the right to vote the day before President Wilson’s inauguration in Washington D.C.  Read More About Annie Smith Peck and Hannah Kimberley on Hannah’s Blog.
Hannah Scialdone-Kimberley is a professor of English and author currently creating a biography on Annie Smith Peck (she is also married to GMG’s own Craig Kimberley).  I had the pleasure to meet Hannah when she and Craig came to dinner, and very much enjoyed learning a bit about her biography-in-progress about Annie Smith Peck. About her interest in Peck, Hannah writes, “I first learned about Peck in 2007 via a poster that my father purchased for me in an antique shop that displays an image of her in her climbing costume and reads, “A Woman’s Place Is at the Top.” I had never before heard of Peck, but the image of her in her climbing costume was so striking that I set out to see who she was and what she had accomplished. After a bit of research, I became completely enthralled with Peck’s accomplishments, including her scholarship, her climbing career, her role in politics, and her longstanding commitment to the advancement of women’s rights.”  Annie Smith Peck Blog
Hannah and Craig Kimberley and John McElhenny
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Lecture Tonight ~ The Pollinator Garden
Tired of the monochromatic New England landscape? Tonight, Thursday, I am giving my lecture program The Pollinator Garden from 7 to 9 at the Andover Public Library Memorial Hall. The public is welcome.
North American Native Pink-flowering Dogwood ~ Cornus florida rubra
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More Gloucester Blues Festival Lineup ~ Tickets go on sale April 10
This just in from Bob Hastings, co-producer of the Gloucester Blues Festival. Â Excellent lineup for August 10. Â And this isn’t even everybody. Â There will be at least one more performer, so stay tuned. Â Tickets will be available April 10 on the Blues Fest website.
B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, Tommy Castro headlines:
Ana Popovic – how does she play in that dress?
Soulful Johnny Rawls
Biscuit Miller – with a name like Biscuit, you gotta be funky
Anthony Gomes – Smokin! Â You saw him yesterday. Â Here he is with Ana Popovic – again I ask, how does she play in that dress?
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Free Chamber Music Concert at Shalin Liu on Saturday
Some of the best young musicians in the state will perform for FREE as part of the Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras (NMYO) Honors Chamber Ensemble Concert this Saturday, 3/23 at Shalin Liu.
Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to hear top young artists perform Chamber music in a venue acoustically tuned to that kind of music. Â Plus you can expose your kids to the music you love!
Check out the press release from Laura Heinrichs below the video.
NMYO’s Honors Concert
Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 7:00pm
Shalin Liu Performance Center,
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA
Free Admission
DANVERS, MA – 20 March 2013 – The Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras will be presenting their Honors Chamber Ensemble Concert on Saturday, March 23rd, 7:00pm, at the Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA.
“Our Honors Chamber Concert features NMYO’s top student musicians,” says Trudy Larson, NMYO’s string and chamber music director, “chosen because they demonstrate a high level of skill and musicianship.” This special concert will include music from some of the great masters of the chamber music genre such as Beethoven and Mozart in addition to more contemporary composers.
NMYO’s Honors Concert will feature around 30 musicians from all over northeast Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire playing in small chamber ensembles as well as selected soloists.
This concert is free and open to the public and appeals to all ages.  The evening’s musical selections will last approximately an hour and a reception will follow the performance.
This concert is sponsored, in part, by the Geoffrey H. Richon Company, with additional grants from the Gloucester and Rockport Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
For more information on NMYO and their performances and opportunities for young musicians, please visit the website or contact NMYO at info@nmyo.org or (978) 309-9833.
About Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras
The mission of the Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras (NMYO) is to provide young musicians with exceptional ensemble training and opportunities for growth through musical performance and community service. Led by Music Director Gerald J. Dolan Jr., with an accomplished team of music professionals, NMYO creates community connections and collaborations for its young players. NMYO’s musicians come from over 40 towns and participate in one of eight ensembles offered by the program. The regular rehearsal and concert schedule is supplemented with master classes, enrichment days, chamber music coaching, community service outreach concerts to underserved populations, and a composer in residence program.
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Meet Chocktaw Rocket
Chocktaw Rocket a fairly new band around town. I’ve seen them twice before. Once, when they made their debut at The Cape Ann Brewery last year and then again at The Dog Bar Cape Ann, about a month ago.
We had the pleasure of hearing them this week at The Rhumb Line’s Monday night open jam . They were the first band to go on to play after The Bandit Kings opened up the evening.
The first song they performed was one that I have never heard before “Everybody’s Gonna Be Happy”. Â It was so good that people hit the floor dancing and it seemed they very familiar with the tune.
Their second song was an original that Bill Foley wrote “My Type Of Girl”. Â Both songs were lively, fun and great to dance to.
I hope we get to see more of this band around town soon
Choctaw Rocket is:
Bill Foley_ Vocals and Guitars
Thomas Mitchell_Bass Guitars
Frank Hawks_Lead Guitars
Tod Ellyson_Drums and Vocals
Paula Dion_Vocals and Percussion
Have a listen.
Good Morning Gloucester 