Magnolia Historical Society/Blynman School

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

The Blynman School will be the new home of the Magnolia Historical Society.  The following are a couple of pictures of the school.  How many FOB remember going there?

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Maria and Niño Cannova

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Pietro, Maria Cannavo ©Kim Smith 2013

Niño, Oldest Son Pietro, and Maria Cannova with their beautiful altar.

Cannova ©Kim Smith 2013

After giving the interview for the St. Joseph film project, Niño gave Felicia the lovely poster of St. Joseph for her altar. He also gave both Felicia and I each a salted and seasoned salmon. Niño travels to Alaska to work on salmon fishing boats. He suggested serving the salmon with fresh lemon, and I did, and it was delicious!! Thank you Canovva Family for your beautiful gifts and warm hospitality.

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Niño’s Gift of Salmon

 

Same Love Marriage

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

This week the Supreme Court begins reviewing laws that ban same-sex marriage. Beautiful video by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, inspired by Macklemore’s two uncles.

Music for Marriage

The Heist

Chelsea Berry shares news about her local show.

Posted on by Joanne

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Hey, all!
This message is going out to all the Glosta folks… thank you  for all the support you have given me over the last 5 years, my music has made its way from barrooms and small festivals to coffeehouses and concert halls and theaters— most of them out of state! This is what I have worked for and I am so grateful that it’s finally happening.. but it also means less shows on the island. 😦  
I’ve run into a number of people this last month who have asked what’s next for me around here — and it just so happens that this week’s show will be unique, fun, and totally different than a lot of shows you may have seen.
Dawn Mitschele is an INCREDIBLE singer/songwriter from San Diego. She and I will co-bill at Manchester-by-the-Sea’s Crowell Chapel.. it’s a gorgeous venue if you haven’t been there yet to see a show. The format is ‘writers in the round’, where the two of us will share the stage all evening, switching back and forth and telling the stories behind our songs.
Here’s  one of Dawn’s tunes… 
 
Also, Manchester’s own Alexandra Valenti will kick the night off with an opening set.
The chapel only seats 120 people- and about half of the seats are gone, so please purchase your tickets now if you plan to attend! Tickets are $20, or you can purchase a whole pew for $120 (seats up to 7 people). http://event.attendstar.com/event/show/chelsea-berry-dawn-mitschele-songwriters-circle/
Show Details: THIS Wednesday, March 27th at 7pm at the Crowell Chapel (4 Rosedale Avenue in Manchester-by-the-Sea)
Hope to see you there. Thanks for your ongoing support… you rock!!!!  🙂

Love,
Chelsea
 

Steak Tip Salad at Stones Pub

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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You can vote for Stones as the Best Irish Pub in The North Shore Magazine BONS Awards. For some reason Best Irish Pub is listed in the Play Category. Stones Currently Has A Small Lead.

Aim High Snoop Maddie Mad

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Parent Night At School Madeline shows us her Kindergarten painting depicting what she wants to be when she grows up.  A fashion designer in Paris.  Nice aspiration right there Madeline.  Much better than what she told us she wanted to be last year- a taxi driver or a hole puncher.  Imagine a career as a hole puncher. 

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Customizable Buoy Birdfeeders Now Available At Pauline’s Gifts

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Check Out Pauline’s Gifts On Facebook Here

I can picture one with a cool lobster, couldn’t you?  or maybe a codfish, or maybe a dory, or maybe a lighthouse, or maybe your favorite flower.

New Tennis Pro at The Manchester Athletic Club- Stu Lehr

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Stuart Lehr is a USPTA Certified Tennis Pro that has been involved in instructing tennis for over 20 years. He has recently left the corporate world to get back to his passion of tennis and is now teaching full time at the MAC. Please contact Stu if you would like private or group lessons or to host social tennis events. He can be reached at slehr@mactennis.com or at 978-496-6621.

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I’m not sure I’ve met a person in the past year that has as positive an attitude as Stu.  He’s also a resident of God’s Country in the heart of East Gloucester.

 

Updated: Today’s Tennis Bags Are Large Enough To Smuggle Illegal Aliens

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I grew up playing tennis.  Played at least 5 days a week from the age of 7-18.  Never had more than one tennis racket,  never had a tennis bag.  I had a racket cover that zippered around the head of the tennis racket.

I see kids running around today with tennis racket bags that take up at least 50% of their body mass.  It’s insane. No clue what they could possibly be carrying around in there.

A couple tennis rackets, books, ipads, laptops, lunch, sweat suit, a midget or two, a couple of little people, some goats for milking and some extra room left over to use as a tent

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Michael Benton- Manchester Athletic Club Pro Shop Manager
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Niece Amandacakes Shares Exactly What She Has In Her Outrageously Sized Tennis Bag-

Amanda Writes-

“Uncle Joey, this is what’s in “one of those bags”

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Sailor Stan’s – A Very Cool Place for Breakfast

Posted on by God's Morning

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In case you didn’t know, Sailor Stan’s is open for breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings from 7:30 until 11:30-12:00.  As season starts coming in, they will be open more mornings.  Sailor Stan’s is one of the coolest most colorful artsy spots on Cape Ann, which always reminds me of Key West.  Karen and Wayne are the nicest people, and will cook you a special breakfast treat.  Wayne has a great display of his bold paintings on display, so your eyes as well as your mouth will be busy.

E.J. Lefavour