Salt Lake City is getting some North Shore Ice Crystals…From Our Len Burgess!!!!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Len writes-

Back in the beginning of the year an architectural designer, Catherine Widgery purchased a lot of my macro photos of ice crystals that she found on my Flickr site, ‘Photoholic1’. She used them, combined with lightning graphics, into large etched-glass windows for a transit station platform, elevator enclosure and stairs in Salt Lake City, Utah which is now under construction. Here’s a few photos of the work being done. -Len Burgess

Check out some of the great projects that Catherine has done and is designing for future contracts.

http://widgery.blogspot.com/

Also, click here for the link for some of my photos that were used to design the transit station project…

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HOW COOL IS THAT???????

Congrats Len!!!!!

George Rosen Reading at the Harbor Room Nov 28th

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

 

November 28, 2012 • 7:30 pm

The Harbor Room • 8 Norwood Court

East Gloucester, MA

 

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Chicago-born, Harvard-educated, George Rosen, now lives in Gloucester, Massachusetts. As a journalist, he has reported on West Africa and Mexico, writes frequently for the Boston Globe’s op-ed page, has done radio commentary for WBUR, and worked as a political speechwriter. Rosen’s novel, Black Money, was called by Publishers Weekly “a strong study of power that corrupts and idealism that persists,” and his short stories have appeared in Harper’s, the Yale Review, and the Harvard Review. He has received the Frank O’Connor Memorial Award and fellowships from the Artists Foundation and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

 

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The Immanence of

God in the Tropics

Tales of soccer, death, hot water, lost love, and the presence of God in Africa, Mexico, and the coast of New England

“The stories in George Rosen’s collection take place in unlikely sites under unsure conditions; they treat with respect odd people — a man somewhere between a bum and a crazy, another who’s afraid of words, a reticent couple who practice reckless abandon. The unadorned sentences often reach a conclusion whose truth makes you catch your breath. This unpretentious book is the work of a master.”
–Edith Pearlman, Winner, 2011 National Book Critics Circle Award in Fiction

 Sponsored by:

Gloucester Writers Center 

Bookstore of Gloucester

The Immanence of God in the Tropics at Amazon

“Songs are these great recipes of inspiration and torture.”

Posted on by Vickie & Peter
Megan Burtt on Local Music Seen

That’s what award-winning, Denver-based singer / songwriter Megan Burtt, says on Local Music Seen with Allen Estes, which premieres tomorrow night at 6:30pm on Cape Ann TV Channel 12.

Megan was kind enough to stop in and tape a show last week after having played to a sold out crowd at the Old Sloop Coffeehouse.  Her writing is straight from her heart and gut. Her songs take you away and when you return you’re a different person. You don’t want to miss this show!

Those of you familiar with Local Music Seen know that Allen starts every show with a song, and for this one, he premiered a brand new song that doesn’t even have a title.  (Megan told me her idea for a name, but we won’t reveal that until after the show airs.)  Here’s a video of that song.  Leave a comment using the link below to share any ideas you have for a name (See more videos by Allen Estes here)

You can see Allen at Jalapenos tonight sitting in with KBMG for Dan King, who’s in Seattle.

More excellent music all week long.  See the complete live music Schedule here.

Being Distracted Can Get You Wet

Posted on by God's Morning
Photos by E.J. Lefavour

Three people went for a walk out on the sandbar off Wingaersheek Beach Sunday afternoon and ended up going for an unexpected swim.  It was a beautiful day and I was out showing the village to visiting FOB’s Linda and Rob Castagna from Milford, NJ when we came across this scene.  In the first photo, you can see the most distracted of the three running full speed to catch up with his two friends who were nearly back to the beach (2nd photo).  In the 3rd photo you can see that the beginning of the sandbar is now under water and in the 4th photo, well – they have no choice but to wade in to shore.  Fortunately is was a balmy November day and the water hasn’t had a chance to get too cold.

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Beautiful November Skies

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

More stills from the B-roll for my Monarch butterfly film, photographed this past weekend.

Wonson’s Cove Gloucester November

Paint Factory Gloucester November 

Good Harbor Beach Sunrise November 

GHS Football vs. Swampscott (David B. Cox Photos)

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Gloucester 43 – Swampscott 19

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Breakfast at George’s Coffee Shop

Posted on by Matthew Green

Practically since I arrived in Gloucester, people have been telling me I have to try breakfast at George’s (178 Washington Street). For one reason or another, I had not made it until this past Sunday when I had breakfast there after Mass with some parishioners.  From among the many appetizing things on the menu, I chose “breakfast boats”:

That’s three potato halves, hollowed out and filled in with scrambled eggs and bacon, topped with shredded cheese and served with salsa and sour cream.  Wow.  It tasted as good as it looks!  However, it was twice what I could eat, so I ended up with leftovers for later.   Definitely worth ordering!  We were all satisfied with our meals.  I had tried a bite of someone’s plate-sized pineapple coconut pancake, and it was delicious too…

While we ate, I saw this unusual sight:

I’ve never seen a sign like that on a car before. The owner must have real problems with people trying to get friendly with those beautiful hounds.  It reminds me of this scene from “The Pink Panther Strikes Again” (which I just watched again):

– Fr. Matthew Green

No need to go over the Bridge!

Posted on by Sharon

My Cape Ann calendars are available locally at Present, Premier Imprints, and online. Thanks!  ~Sharon

Video- Adventures Aboard The F/V Pretty Girl- Tom Ring Kit Kat Endorsement

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Click below to watch the first installment of The Adventures Aboard The F/V Pretty Girl

 

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Community Photos 11/13/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Addison Gilbert Hospital Reunion

Over 100 people attended the Addison Gilbert Hospital Reunion held on November 10.

Current, former and retired employees, volunteers, associates and medical staff members shared in an enjoyable evening of memories, viewing memorabilia, raffles and a delicious dinner at The Gloucester House Restaurant. 

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Reunion Committee members who were praised for all of their hard work in organizing this fun event included (L to R), Judi Gross, Roberta Evans, Dr. Candace Thompson, Judy Brosnan and Shirlee Farina.

Community Stuff 11/13/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

18th Annual Taste of Magnolia will be held Friday, Nov. 16

SAVE THE DATE !! EAT! DRINK! BE MERRY!
WIN SOME CASH !!

The 18th Annual Taste of Magnolia will be held Friday, Nov. 16 from 7 to 9:30pm at the Magnolia Library & Community Center, 1 Lexington Ave (at Norman Ave) in Magnolia.
Enjoy delicious food from favorite Cape Ann restaurants and sample fine wine and beer.

** A 50/50 cash raffle (up to $2500 1st prize, $1500 2nd prize, $1000 3rd prize!!) is underway. ONLY 200 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD for the 50/50 cash raffle.
THESE ARE GOING FAST (compare these odds to the lotto)!

Event: $30 includes all food & drink. Tickets are available in advance or at the door.
50/50 Raffle: $50 available in advance; any unsold tickets will be offered at the event
A Silent Auction will also be held at this popular event.
Tickets for either may be obtained by calling Magnolia Library & Community Center Board of Directors (see magnolialibrary.org), including Board members
Donna: (978)290-3734 or Bobbi: (617) 429-7279.
Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
All proceeds benefit this Gloucester non-profit and will be used to support the center.

The Genius Who Redesigned Gum Packaging Should Be Publicly Flogged

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I took this cell phone pic this morning as I was getting ready for work.  That pack of gum was not propped to look like the mess it is.  That’s the way it came out of my pants last night when I put the stuff in my pockets onto my bathroom vanity at the end of the day.

Can someone please explain to me what kind of mental giant came up with this design?

I think we should find out what school this person went to and publicly humiliate that institution of higher learning.

It is inevitable that the packets of gum flail about in your pockets and never stay put.  It’s a mess.  Bring me back those old school Wrigley’s packets with the Doublemint or Juicyfruit FTW!

This shit is just not acceptable.

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Chris Brayton – Survivor Application Video

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi, Joey!
My cousin Chris is working very hard to finish his years at Northeastern University…but he’s working just as hard on getting onto Survivor! Could you post this video and small blurb about him onto GMG? THANK YOU in advance!!!!
Jen Holmgren 🙂

Let’s show CBS that Chris has all kinds of support on GMG, and that CBS would be foolish not to put him on!

Organizations: North Shore YMCA, Wellspring, Camp Spindrift, Rockport Boy Scouts (Scoutmaster) Ellis Memorial (an after school program in Roxbury), Squashbusters (a sports oriented after school program for youth) in Boston, Curley K-8 school in Boston, Mission Hill K-8 School in Boston, Memorial Spaulding Elementary School in Newton.. He has also done fund-raisng walks for several years with Pridestride and AFSP (Suicide Prevention.) In total in College thus far he has completed over 2000 hours of community service.
Awards: Youth of the Year award from the YMCA, Child of the Year Award from Wellspring, Eagle Scout rank (highest award in Scouting), "Above and Beyond" awards through Northeastern University for volunteering service (four consecutive years), the Mary Herald-Synan Volunteer Award through Ellis Memorial, and the DAR Good Citizenship award in Middle School and in HS.
As you can see, he has certainly been a huge part of the community. Let’s help him reach a dream by giving back!

News from Ohana

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Check us out on WCVB Channel 5’s Chronicle on Tuesday November 13th at 7:30.  http://www.wcvb.com/chronicle

North Shore Magazine, Best of North Shore: New Restaurant, 2012

Ohana News – November 2012

Aloha!   Here is our monthly newsletter for November!   We want to share the latest news with you. 

Our Prix-Fixe is in full swing and has been well received.   A few pictures are shown here.   There is Special Pricing for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights for the Prix-Fixe.  

Please see below for catering information.

Our pastry chef is also available to make cakes and pies for your holiday needs. 

Watch out for other special events coming.   

November 25th – Gloucester’s Christmas Tree Lighting

December 6th -  Gloucester’s Ladies Night (Special Menu to be announced)

December 13th – Gloucester’s Men’s Night  (Burgers, Ribs and Steak)

We look forward to seeing you!

Mahalo from our family to yours,

   Enx Dadulas – Chef/Owner

   Alyssa Cohen – Owner/Manager

   Paul & Amy Cohen

Friend and follow us on Facebook!   https://www.facebook.com/ohanacapeann