Be sure to wave to him on his drops on Main Street and wish him luck.
Don’t forget The Fiesta does not start until you have an Ambie’s Italian sausage.
Great Happenings on Rocky Neck Saturday
There are two side by side artist openings at 77 Rocky Neck Ave on Madfish Wharf. At Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery #3, Carol McKenna will be having an opening from 7:00-9:00 pm for her exhibit of photography, paintings and haiku.
Last Chance Trophy Gallery #2 next door features the collection of a lifetime of work by citizen of the world, Mary Mccarthy, including one of a kind tapestries and wall hangings, quilts, hats and more. The Grand Opening celebration for her gallery will be from 6:00-8:00 pm.
The awesome video above entitled Mary McCarthy: Journey of Gloucester was created by Lily Gray, Mary’s 14 year old granddaughter. Check it out, it really is excellent.
Come by Madfish Wharf Saturday night to meet Carol and Mary, have some refreshments and enjoy their unique and beautiful work.
Then stop by Madfish Grille at 9:00 for a little rock n roll with THE JACKLEG PREACHERS, with Dave Balin and The Bailouts.
E.J. Lefavour
www.khanstudiointernational.com
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Keith Richards to co-produce Aaron Neville’s new CD on Blue Note Records with Don Was
Imagine the new CD that Aaron Neville, Don Was and Keith Richards will create for Blue Note Records, the most famous jazz record label of all time (think Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Chick Corea, Norah Jones, etc., etc.)
Oh, did I mention — Keith Richards will play guitar on this new CD too!
In two weeks we may hear some of the music slated for this new CD at North Shore Music Theatre. Tickets are still available here.
8 live music choices tonight, 11 tomorrow and 13 on Saturday. Whew … what a weekend we’ve got comin’ to the Live Music Capital of the World! See the full weekend music lineup here.
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Discover Gloucester Weekly from Linn Parisi
Gloucester is getting a lot of exposure from all the familiarization tours (FAMs) that have been here lately-and they’re still arriving! Some of them are sent here by MOTT- the MA Office of Travel & Tourism- via the North of Boston CVB (Convention & Visitor Bureau), and some are generated by PR for Gloucester, via Matter Communication – thanks John McElhenney!
The week before last we had a the UK Travel Channel crew here filming for their show, and last Sunday an Italian TV RAI 3 crew was here.
This coming mid-week, there will be four different FAMs here- and it’s all good for Gloucester.
Thanks to all the accommodations, attractions and dining establishments who host and welcome these valuable FAMs!
You’re probably wondering why the re-run of your fabulous photo of lobsters?
Because tomorrow, June 15, is NATIONAL LOBSTER DAY!
Over 40 restaurants on the island to get your lobster fix…. and if you want to cook ’em and have your own feast at home like my Father in Law will as our gift on Father’s Day, then you get ’em at Capt. Joe & Sons!
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City Hall at night in the mist
I like the shadow cast by the tower into the misty atmosphere…
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13 Year Old McKenzie Plante Recyled Lobster Rope Mac’s Mats
HI Joey!!
My mom Marcy told me that I should send you pictures of my business, Macs
Mats. I am 13 and I am going into 8th grade. You can find my story on
www.macsmats.com. I have my mats in many stores in Gloucester like Willow
Rest, Cape Ann Marina, Emerson Inn in Rockport and the Island hobby art Shop
on Maine Street. Can I answer any questions for you? Thank you again for
helping promote my business.
Mac
Saving Whales One Mat At a Time
Here’s the Story-
THE STORY………
Off the coast of Maine, Northern Right Whales were getting entangled in lobsterman’s rope. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) enacted a regulation mandating that fishermen use sinking rope in order to prevent right whales and other marine life from dieing. At the same time, the regulation provides a “buyback” of the floating rope, giving the fishermen a voucher to purchase new sinking rope.
Every piece of rope used in the dog leashes and the mats is part of the recycle effort!
Contact us You can contact me atmacsmats@gmail.com or 978-758-8825
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Gloucester Family roots? Arnold, Arundel, Alcot, Curley, Olcut
Rich Bean writes-
Hello Fellow Friends of the Blog!
After moving here last year, I discovered I have family roots here. My Mom has been doing some research and the folks at the archives at City hall are amazing. I thought I’d also give a try here and see if anybody thinks they are related. I know there are a lot of great resources connected to this blog. Thanks for the time and positive thoughts!
cheers!
Rich Bean, rbean2@gmail.com
Hugh Curley
Mary Alcott
Daughter: Nellie M Curley 1871 (Gloucester) – 1948, Married Michael Foley in 1894, split at some point, not sure how. Married Robert Arundel (when?), Moved to Lynn, had 2 kids, Moved to Somerville, Buried in Gloucester.
Joseph Arundel
Mary Olcut
Son: Robert J. Arundel 1863 - 1948 Married Nellie Curley (when?), Moved to Lynn, had Two Kids, Moved to Somerville. Buried in Gloucester.
Robert J. Arundel
Nellie M Arundel
Born in Gloucester, Lived in Lynn at some point, then Somerville. Two Kids. Helen Arnold 1906 - 2001, Robert Arnold ? – ?
There was a name change of Arundel to Arnold. We dont know why.
Helen had 9 kids and over 35 grandkids, including me. :- ) Thanks to all the names above I am breathing and writing this email :- )
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Sir George Savile Quote of The Week from Greg Bover
June 11, 2012
"Popularity is a crime from the moment it is sought; it is only a virtue where men have it whether they will or no."
Sir George Savile, First Marques of Halifax (1633-1695)
Among the foremost intellectuals of his era, Halifax was the son of minor nobility. He served in the House of Commons, and later, the House of Lords, after being raised to the peerage in recognition of his service to the King. A centrist in an age of extremists, he navigated between Catholic and Protestant interests, eventually siding with William and Mary during the revolution of 1688, and urged them to follow a path of toleration. During their reign he was elected Speaker of the House of Lords and eventually rose to Lord Privy Seal. An early advocate of publicly funded education, Halifax is among the most quotable of English statesmen, having written numerous essays on the moral and ethical place of the state in the everyday lives of men and women.
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More west Parish Stuff From Susan O’Leary
New sign for west parish from the 2012 5th grade class
New wallboard from W. Parish 5 the graders 2012! Everyone’s a Star!!
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Community Stuff June 14, 2012
Father’s Day Special At Maimie’s Kitchen
Hey Joey
Just incase you do a community segment on what’s going on in the city for Fathers Day
here’s what we are doin!
Join us on Father’s Day where Dad’s get FREE Coffee!
We have a special brunch menu that’s DAD FRIENDLY!
Mudiga Steak and Eggs, Homemade Linguica Scramble, Meat Lovers Omelet and More!
Parties of 5 or more call and reserve 978-283-0474
Thacher Island Association Annual Meeting.
The public is invited on Monday June 18, at the newly restored Rockport Community House, Broadway, Rockport, 7:30pm.
Learn more about both Thacher and Straitsmouth Islands, how you can come for a visit, become a member or a volunteer. We will have a special presentation on the past year’s accomplishments and our future plans. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free!
Paul St.Germain President
Thacher Island Association
web site www.thacherisland.org
GHS Class 1947 65th Reunion
Gloucester High School Class of 1947 will celebrate their 65th Reunion on July 14th from 2-6 pm at the Gloucester House, 7 Seas Wharf. Classmates are reminded to send their check now for $45.
GHS Class 1947 Class and indicate haddock, chicken or steak on the check. Send to Virginia McKinnon, 2 Stanwood Terrace, Gloucester MA 01930. Souvenir engraved pens, notebooks and booklets will be distributed. Classmates are coming from Texas and Georgia. Anyone who started with the class is welcome, even if they did not graduate. St. Ann’s Class of 1947 is welcome.
Submitted by Virginia McKinnon, 2 Stanwood Terrace, Gloucester, MA 978-283-3968 mckinnon02@msn.com
"Just, one word…" upcoming performances from Karen Ristuben
Greetings friends & family!
I will be presenting "Just, one word…", a performance/lecture on the
issue of marine plastic pollution, plastics toxicity, and public health on
the following dates:
*Thursday June 28*, 10:15 am, National Marine Educators Association annual
conference, Univ. of Alaska, Anchorage AK
*Monday July 16*, 7 pm, at Seabrook Beach Civic Association, 210 Ocean
Boulevard, Seabrook Beach, NH
*Wednesday July 25*, 7 pm, at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson
St., Gloucester MA (former Christian Science Church).
Future performances are scheduled for the Boston Harbor Islands (Aug),
Maine Maritime Academy (Oct), and American Cetacean Society’s Annual
Meeting in San Diego (Nov).
Hope to see you soon!
Karen
www.karenristuben.com
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Gloucester Quilter Has a Litter
…in a good way
Check out our litter of puppies!
http://gloucesterquilter.wordpress.com/our-labrador-retrievers/
Bex
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Snoop Maddie Mad and Mammaw On Graduation Day
Mad, STOP GROWING!!!!!!!
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Down the Garden Path
On Tuesday evening, GMG’s KIM SMITH led a tour of the gardens she designed at Willowdale Estate, followed by a screening of her film, “The Butterfly Garden at Willowdale Estate.”
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Hankering for Trupiano’s Sausages
What’s Cookin on Washington Street… Yummy menu and great customer service
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Martine and The Owlpusses Need Your Help
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1997277714/martines-owlpuss-interviews-and-tales-of-bong-tree
E.J. Lefavour
http://whereisbongtreeisland.wordpress.com/
www.khanstudiointernational.com
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Art in the Barn
This weekend the grounds at the Cox Reservation will be transformed into a sculpture park and the barn overflowing with paintings, pottery, prints, and jewelry. I stopped in last Friday to photograph sculptor Kim Radochia’s works that had earlier that day been installed along the trails and fields overlooking the Essex River.
Listen Up ~ Aluminum 7′ x 5′ x 3′
Listen Up is a delightful form, and without knowing its name, all at once reminded me of my grandfather’s victrola and a futuristic sensory receptor.
Listen Up detail
“Some are able to support Greenbelt with large gifts of land or funds, others give their artistic talent and enthusiastically volunteer their time and energy,” said Committee Chairperson, Nathalie Meyfarth.
Branching Out
“Sculpture in any environment gives those of us participating in that experience a different perspective. After seeing and connecting to something new your viewpoint will forever change and as an artist this is my ultimate goal,” said Kim Radoccia.
J-Birds Nest
Schedule for Art in the Barn 2012
Friday, June 15, 9:30 am to 4 pm
Wine & Cheese Reception: Friday, June 15, 6 pm to 8:30 pm
Saturday, June 16, 9:30 am to 6 pm
Sunday, June 17, 10 am to 4 pm
J-Bird’s Nest
Proceeds from the sale of all items directly support Greenbelt’s land conservation effort.
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Amadee Castenell from HBO’s hit series Treme Joins Henri Smith on June 30 at North Shore Music Theatre
Yesterday we featured Stanton Davis and Les Lumley from Ghetto Mysticism. Today it’s Amadee Castenell, who has recorded and toured with Elvis Costello, Allen Toussaint — with whom he appears in the HBO hit series Treme (Amadee is to Irma Thomason’s left in this video) and many others. Amadee joins Henri Smith’s band on sax & flute June 30 opening for Aaron Neville at North Shore Music Theatre (get tickets here). At about 3 minutes into the video below you get an idea of Amadee’s virtuosity — starts out slow and subtle, then wows the audience!
Now that it’s summer, there’s more to do on a Wednesday night in Gloucester. Lots of good people playing (see full music lineup here), but we just have to mention the first solo appearance by Dylan Estes (Allen’s son) at Giuseppe’s tonight. He’ll start about 8:30. We’ll be there with John, the Zip Line Kid.
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Thursday night blues party @ The Rhumb Line to host The Geezers
Thursday – 9:00 to 12:00 ~ Dave Sag’s Blues Party
Dave says,
It’s another harrowing experience this week as we aim that elephant gun and bring you down with the magnificent combination of Mr. Dave Brown and Dave Mattacks. Yes, yes, the Geezerz® are back in town and ready to mulch your mind with the grooviest of toons. With the systolic sliiideman and the atomic clock on board, it’s a new record every day. With the available Greg Tower option ,it’s pedal to the metal time. See your dealer for details. No salesman will visit your home. Wear safety glasses!
And remember, next Monday, The good old Salty Jazz Band hits it again at the Rose baker Senior Center downtown from 1 to 3 p.m. It’s free and diapers are available at the door! These cats swing! Even if you don’t come, you’ll be there sooner than you know!
And future heads up: Friday nite June 22 I’ll be opening up the Summer season at a new venue in town. The Manor Inn on Essex Ave. is opening under new management and I’ll be there with an all-star lineup to crank out some serious dancing music. Hours are 7 to 10, so you have no excuse not to show up! Come cheer us and them on! We need this!
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Sparkling Wine Dinner June 21st 7:00pm with Kathleen Erickson The Wine PHD
Passports Restaurant
110 main street Gloucester, Ma. 01930
Seating is limited!!! $50 per person
Start Time 7:00 pm
1st course – Thai Chicken lettuce wraps
Wine pairing – Brut Champagne, Cordon Rouge, G.H. Mumm – France
2nd course – Jill’s Lobster Roll
Wine pairing – Brut Prestige, Napa Sparkling, Mumm Napa – USA
3rd course – Jerk Tuna w/ papaya salsa, purple potato salad and kale chips
Wine pairing – Brut Rose, Cremant d’ Alsace – France
4th course – Local Strawberry Tart w/ pastry cream and sugar short crust
Wine pairing – Zonin Prosecco Bellini – Italy
Good Morning Gloucester 