I took this photo of a crowd sunbathing and swimming at Wingaersheek beach a year ago today. I went swimming myself at Cambridge Beach that day. It was in the 80’s.
E.J. Lefavour
My View of Life on the Dock
I have been wondering about two moons shining so brightly in the Party Time video…
You know the season is upon us when there are 26 live shows over the weekend and most of the summer-only venues aren’t even open yet. (If you’re a summer business, stop what ever you’re doing, take Paul & RD’s advice and let him know when you open: see here).
And just in case you’ve missed my incessant plugs for taking kids to live music, here we go again … shows start as early as 7pm tonight and tomorrow. Then on Sunday it’s 8 different start-times in 8 1/2 hours: 11am, 2pm, 3, 5, 5:30, 6, 7 and 7:30. See the complete weekend live music schedule here.
One of this weekend’s shows features Noise publisher/editor T Max, who’s got a new CD out soon. And on that CD, is a new song Clickity Clack, which was inspired by a spontaneous burst of creativity from over a year ago, when we filmed his walk through Gloucester’s music scene (see the video series here). Now he’s turned it into a clever romantic tragedy with an edge (see lyrics and chords here).
Here’s the original spontaneous creative burst from February 2012
Here’s the new version a year later performed by T Max with Bird Mancini
Each player shared some original songs. A great time was had by all.
Be sure to stop by next week March 28th to hear Inge Berge, Jon Waterman, Dylan Estes, Allen Estes, Steve Caraway, Joe Wilkins and Marina Evans.
Last nights singers where Will Hunt, Satch Kerans, Annette Dion, Jon Waterman, Bradley Royds, Marina Evans, Brian O’Connor and Joe Thomas as our friendly host and comedian.
Will Hunt
Satch Kerans
Jon Waterman
Bradley Royds
Marina Evans
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
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
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

Congratulations Rockport High School DECA State Winners
Left to Right: Loren Grier, Veyla Jackson, Matt Ambrogi, Krysia Strumpf, Miranda Gale (all seniors)
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 Shack
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.
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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.
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).
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.
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.