Jon Butcher joins Fly Amero this coming Wednesday @ The Rhumb Line 8:00-11:00

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Wednesday ~ 12-12-2012 – 8:00-11:00 pm

You really do not want to miss this one.  I am not asking why or how, just glad that it’s so. I personally got to hear Jon Butcher play at a benefit for Morgan Huke at The Regent in 2011. Talk about being thrilled.

Please note that he has some shows in the area. Maybe you might want to make it to one before hand.

Fri 12/7- w/ ROBERT CRAY, Blue Ocean Concert Hall, Salisbury MA

Sat 12/15- FARREN BUTCHER INC , Chan’s, Woonsocket RI

Tues 12/18- CHRISTMAS BUZZ BALL, The Palace Theater, Manchester NH

Fri 12/21- FARREN BUTCHER INC , Voices, Lowell MA

JON BUTCHER bio

Bio provided from http://www.jonbutcher.com

Grammy-nominated Jon Butcher is one of a select handful of influential recording artists comprising the legendary Boston music scene. MTV vids and hit songs, “Life Takes A Life” ,”Wishes”, “Holy War”, “Goodbye Saving Grace”, “Miracles”, “Send Me Somebody” comprise the underpinnings of a recording/ touring career that continues today. Two critically acclaimed CD’s, “Positively The Blues” and “Electric Factory” mark Jon’s enduring love affair with all things Americana- blues, jazz, Dixieland, folk, swing, Cajun and more.

Recorded with colleague and longtime friend Charlie Farren, “FBI”, the self-titled Farren Butcher Incorporated CD continues the relationship Jon has had with earthy, guitar drenched R&B. Including two re-written/ re-recorded hits from their respective early careers, the songs on “FBI” are explosive, cinematic and deftly recorded at Farren’s Boston-based FMansion Studios. Additionally Jon and Charlie appear as celebrity Judges on the Emmy Award-winning tv broadcast, Community Auditions.

Jon’s ELECTRIC FACTORY provides film score, soundtrack and music licensing services for television and film companies looking for something decidedly unique. With it’s launch at FOX in 1991, ELECTRIC FACTORY has provided music for all of the major network/cable television carriers through shows like; the currently running hit show, Shameless (Showtime), United States of Tara (Showtime), Ugly Betty [ABC], The Simpsons (Fox), Six Feet Under (HBO), Deadwood (HBO), My Name Is Earl (NBC), and many more.

2012 is already a busy year for Jon Butcher and ELECTRIC FACTORY. With a discography of 17 international CD releases, international critical and Guitar Press acclaim and a hit TV show preparing for its third season it’s hard to argue the point. Share the Vision.

For discography and other information about Jon Butcher, please visit:

www.farrenbutcher.com 
www.jonbutcher.com 
www.facebook.com/jonbutcher

Docksiders

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

GHS Docksiders had a busy day. They played in the morning for the Plum Cove school children

with a visit from Mickey Mouse. At night they played along Main St. for Ladies shopping night downtown. Sat.they will be at the high school from 11am-1pm for their Disney Christmas carnival.

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Pictures sent in uncredited

Under the Arc de Triomphe

Posted on by Matthew Green

Shot during my vacation in Paris.  We should get one of these in Gloucester.

– Fr. Matthew Green

 

Joey! The Real Santa!

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Fred Bodin writes-

Tonight Santa visited my gallery. Guests (L-R) Singer Annette Dion, Janet Crary (checking to make sure Santa’s beard is real), Saint Nick himself, and gallery artist Laureen Maher (she just loves Santa). We were jammed tonight, as I’m sure most shops on Main Street were too. See you all Saturday night for the GMG Holiday Party. Do not miss this party!

It’s A Barbie Christmas At Daphne Papp’s Gloucester Home

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Sista Felicia Captures The Magnificence Of Barbie At Daphne Papp’s Home

Video Coming

Community Photos 12/7/12

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Lanes Cove, Lanesville / Gloucester photos by Anthony Marks

Community Stuff 12/7/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hey Joey:

Just wanted to send out this invitation to the pottery show in Rockport this weekend. If it has already been sent to you I apologize.

Thanks

PS….GMG is such an asset to Gloucester. You have done an amazing job! Good for you…who would have thought that little boy I used to ride the school bus with , would be such a huge presence in the city. And not because of his business, but because he has made the citizens of the city his business.  Take care. Nina(Testaverde)Goodick J

cynthia curtis pottery 7th annual student and studio potter holiday show and sale dec 8-9 2012

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Hi Joey
We are hoping you can add us in for the show we are doing at The Saunders House
at Sawyer Free Library for the Middle Street Walk
Friday night 5-8:30 (please stop in and have some refreshments and listen to part of the Cape Ann Big Band!!)
Saturday 9-5
with a BIG raffle that benefits the Library!!
Thanks
Jo-Anne Crawford
(and Jackie)

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Adult Learning Initiative at Wellspring House to hold Information Sessions

The Adult Learning Initiative (ALI) at Wellspring House in Gloucester will be holding Information and Registration Sessions on Thursday, Dec. 13 and Thursday, Dec. 20, from 9-11 a.m.  ALI provides free classes in Computers, English, Basic Math and Career Development, for men and women in transition who need a boost to get into a new and better job or back to school. Income eligibility may apply.
The overall goal of ALI is to help individuals move toward personal and financial self-reliance by helping them gain the self-confidence, direction, motivation, workplace skills, and training necessary to move toward further education and careers. Whether your goal is to go back to school or into the workforce, come to an Information Session to see what the program is all about.
Call Program Coordinator Mary Scofield for more information or to RSVP at 978-281-3558, ext. 304.
Wellspring House is located at 302 Essex Ave., Gloucester.

Hi Joey!
The Sarah Elizabeth Shop is having Storewide sale!
People who purchase 10 or more handmade cards from the shop will receive 15% off when they bring in this ad
Linen table runners and wall hangings are 50% off!
T shirts and Tote Bags are 20% off!
We are now open Thursday-Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 12-6. 
Thanks to everyone for shopping local this Christmas!
Julia
The Sarah Elizabeth Shop
5 Whistlestop Mall
Rockport, MA
www.sarah-elizabeth-shop.com

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I am having an open studio sale at my home art studio Sat 12/8/12. My studio is at 2 Straitsmouth Way in Rockport . The show/sale is from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. I paint in oils. I have many paintings of Gloucester and Cape Ann. I also make prints and cards from my paintings. All are welcome.
If you could mention this in your blog
tomorrow, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you,
Jean Byrd

hi  joey,

will you please post the attached flier about our shop in Lanesville? we sell clothing and handknits, all made right here in our Lanesville shop!! a great opportunity to "shop local" and get some high quality, one-of-a- kind gifts. besides, it’s a fun place to visit…

thanks, kathy powers

wulla 1074 washington street gloucester, ma 01930 978-515-7432

www.wullawulla.com

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2012 GMG Downtown Gloucester Holiday Gift Series- Village Silversmith

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The fourth year of the GMG Downtown Gloucester Holiday Gift Video Series where we walk up and down Main Street and try to capture as many retailers as we can and highlight their best gift ideas one a day every day leading up to Christmas.

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2012 GMG Downtown Gloucester Holiday Gift Series- Toodeloos

2012 GMG Downtown Gloucester Holiday Gift Series Bananas

2012 GMG Downtown Gloucester Holiday Gift Series- Nelsons
2012 GMG Downtown Gloucester Holiday Gift Series Alexandras Bread Co
2012 GMG Downtown Gloucester Holiday Gift Series Lone Gull
2012 GMG Downtown Gloucester Holiday Gift Series Kids Unlimited
2012 GMG Downtown Gloucester Holiday Gift Series- Harbor Loop Gifts
2012 Downtown Gloucester Holiday Gift Series- Pleasant Street Tea and Coffee Co

Chickity Check It! What Causes A Sea Breeze From Sail Magazine

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

What Causes a Sea Breeze

By Teresa Carey • Posted: Dec 3, 2012

My first solo offshore passage began with sunshine, gentle breezes and easy sailing. But there was nothing gentle about my return to land at day’s end. Tempestuous headwinds opposed my progress as my little boat crashed through the waves in the gathering darkness. By the time I finally neared the harbor entrance, it was fully night and there was no light to guide me through the channel. I was tense as Daphne raced between the rows of channel markers, inconspicuous in the gloom.

for the entire article click here

On a Gray December Day

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could change a gray day into a beautiful sunny afternoon as easily as Photoshop can?

Which one would you prefer?

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Windmill over Gloucester

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Photo by Lucy Gatchell
Photo by Lucy Gatchell
Photo by Lucy Gatchell
Windmill over Gloucester
A different view of the windmill. Photos by Lucy Gatchell, taken from Tom Bernie’s little red plane on Monday. It had to have been freezing cold up there.

All We Are Is Ducks in the Wind …

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These go together. Crank the sound to eleven on the video while Rubber Duck and the Homies are on screen. Don’t worry, it will all make sense.homiesgalore

Multiple Exposure Fujifilm X-E1

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Fujifilm X-E1 Multiple Exposure ©KIm Smith 2012

To create a double exposure select the Multiple Exposure mode in the shooting menu. Take your first shot, and if acceptable, press ok. The first photo is now visible in both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor, which allows you to easily compose the finished photo. Take the second shot and press ok to exit. If you do not like the second shot, you have the option to retry. 

Fujifilm X-E1 Multiple Exposure -4 ©KIm Smith 2012

Multiple Exposure mode allows you to change focal length, degree of focus, and aperture between shots. I absolutely adore this feature and can think of a hundred thousand images. Creating double exposures is always possible post production although I prefer the ephemerality of composing in the moment.

Swans Niles Pond ©KIm Smith 2012

Over the past several months I have spent many mornings at Eastern Point trying to film the resident swans in their pre-dawn flight. My hope was to capture 20-30 seconds of swans silhouetted against the red rising sun. For the most part I have been  unsuccessful and have only managed a mere snippet or two. The swans eye me warily and then head to the far side of the pond. Yesterday morning I went to my usual observation point to experiment with the Fujifilm X-E1 multiple exposure shooting mode. Perhaps because I was so focused on my exposure experiment and wasn’t paying a lick of attention to them or perhaps because I did not have my tripod with me (I am convinced now more than ever after today that the swans think my tripod is a rifle), but for whatever reason, two decided to groom themselves within arms reach.

Swans Niles Pond-1 ©KIm Smith 2012

Ladies Night Stuff That Came In today

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
Cape Pond Ice – Solving Christmas present problems in a Cool way

Joey – I’m not big on Tweeting, and The Weathervane is covering us on Main Street for Ladies Night with our CPI shirts, sweats & caps, but we do like to say that Cape Pond Ice Company has stepped up to solving alot of local’s, or former local’s, Christmas present problems over the years.  The best selection of our "coolest guys & gals" merchandise line is right here in our 104 Commercial Street ice company office shop, and we’re open  this time of year  9 – 4 weekdays, and Saturday 9 – noon.  If someone can’t make that, call us, and we’ll make arrangements to meet you/

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Article: Steve McCurry talks to WordPress.com about his work, and why he blogs

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Steve McCurry talks to WordPress.com about his work, and why he blogs

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/12/06/steve-mccurry-interview-on-wordpress

2012 Seacoast Holiday Fair Photos From David Cox

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

I have a couple of series of pictures taken by my Dad, David Cox at the Seacoast Holiday Baazar. They are great! We would love it if you would post them with the message below to the Friends of Seacoast.

The residents and staff of the Seacoast Nursing and Rehab facility would like to express our gratitude and give special thanks to the Friends of Seacoast for all they do to enhance the lives of the residents living at Seacoast.

The holiday fair sponsored by the Friends of Seacoast was a huge success and enjoyed by all!