The YMCA of the North Shore & Manchester-Essex Middle School blooms and grows with “The Sound of Music – youth edition” in May 2023. Heidi Dallin shares the lovely performance flyer for next week’s shows May 5, 6, and 7. Tickets can be purchased here.
The Sound of Music opened on Broadway in 1959–an instant smash hit and perennial cultural favorite ever since. It’s special when there’s any production on Cape Ann: Thanks to Russel Crouse, much of the stage musical was written during stints in their Annisquam neighborhood in Gloucester.
A veteran with more than 30 years of experience in the food and wine industry in New England, Wendy is a familiar face to many. The energy and passion she exudes have helped to create lasting relationships, both on and off premise, and with wine makers world-wide.
Although experienced in many areas of the wine industry, Wendy’s greatest satisfaction is introducing “boutique wineries” into our country. They are mostly family owned, making high quality wines and have one thing in common, the striving for excellence, which Wendy has done throughout her career. (R&B Wine Imports)
Tenuto del Melo Gavi, Italy, Varietal: Cortese, Alc.13%
Gavi’s hills have been inhabited since the Neolithic age. It has always been a strategic passage from the sea towards the north. During more recent times, the Gavi area was strongly linked to the Genovese Republic: the city’s aristocratic families chose the scenic hills for their vacation homes. Tenuta del Melo is located in the heart of Gavi’s hills. It is owned by the Rossi Cairo family that for years has promoted a project of sustainable and quality agriculture, with the progressive introduction of organic cultivation methods. The Tenuto del Melo Gavi is straw yellow, with greenish hints. The aroma offers a particularly fine mineral feeling, with notes of honey and candied citron. The mouthfeel is lively and balanced, with a fresh acidity. There are hints of almond on the finish. Excellent as aperitif. Pairs well with hors d’oeuvres, vegetable-first courses, fish, fresh young and medium aged cheese. $ 17.99
Ronchi di Manzano, Pinot Grigio Ramato, Friuli, Italy
Varietal: Pinot Gris, Alc.14%
The Ronchi di Manzano farm has been managed since 1984 by Roberta Borghese, who, together with her daughters Lisa and Nicole, personally takes care of the management of the vineyards, the cellar techniques, and the promotion of their wines. When Roberta took over the company, she immediately imposed a program of total replanting of the older vineyards with the thickening of the vines and the adoption of shorter pruning systems, convinced that a quality wine can only be obtained starting from a great quality of the grapes. Precisely for this reason, in the countryside the plants are cared for using chemical products as little as possible, and the harvest is exclusively manual and in boxes, to damage the grapes as little as possible. Pinot Grigio Ramato is a red onion color, with a dry, fresh, and balanced taste. (When Pinot Grigio grapes are crushed and the skins are allowed to spend time with the juice, a teasing, tactile texture and coppery hue results in a distinct wine style called ramato. It comes from the word ‘rame’ which means ‘copper’ in Italian). It is very fragrant, elegant, and fruity but at the same time full-bodied and powerful. Notes of fruit salad, sage, and almond are present on the nose and palate.
Pairs well with appetizers, vegetarian first courses, fish. $21.99
Casina Adelaide, Barolo, Italy
After a highly successful engineering career, Amabile Droco achieved his lifetime’s ambition when he purchased an old farmhouse and the accompanying vineyards in the heart of the village of Barolo in 1999. He hired a top new winemaking team and constructed an incredible new subterranean winery, which had a predictably positive effect on the quality of the wines produced. What really sets Cascina Adelaide apart, however, is their vineyard holdings and their commitment to demonstrating the diversity of the terroirs within the Barolo DOCG. Cascina Adelaide has been a working winery with its own “Cru” vineyards for over 100 years. They now own top sites in eight out of the 10 Barolo “Crus,” with plans to get to 10 as and when the right sites become available. At this tasting we are featuring two wines from Cascina Adelaide:
commitment to demonstrating the diversity of the terroirs within the Barolo DOCG.
Dolcetto di Diano D’Alba
Varietal: Dolcetto, Alc. 14.5%
Once upon a time Dolcetto was a table wine usually drunk in homes in Piedmont. Today Dolcetto wine has a strong reputation among sommeliers and ardent fans as a red that can be relied on to consistently express that one particular place (Piedmont). The Cascina Adelaide Dolcetto pours an intense violet color. On the nose it has aromas of cherry, red currant, violet, and iris. On the palate, there are hints of menthol and smooth tannins, which give the wine a rich sapidity and an unexpected minerality. Pairs well with salamis and fresh cheeses. $34.99
Barolo Classico 2017
Varietal: Nebbiolo, Alc. 14%
Barolo is a wine produced in the appellation of the same name. It’s located in Northern Italy’s Piedmont region and is required to be made exclusively from the Nebbiolo grape variety. Nebbiolo, of course, is also grown in other countries around the world, but Barolo can only come from the Barolo DOCG (Denominazione d’Origine Controllata e Garantita) and must be produced following a strict set of rules and regulations, most notably that it be composed entirely of Nebbiolo that was grown on hillsides. It is known as the king of wines and the wine of kings. The Cascina Adelaide Barolo Classico is a vineyard blend that pours ruby red. On the nose, wild cherry blends with delicate woody notes. The palate is tannic, with a long finish, leading to bright acidity. Pairs well with red meat, game, truffle-based dishes, and strong cheeses. $64.99
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And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including two juicy NE IPAs and a clean, refreshing rice lager from East Regiment Brewing, a veteran-owned brewery in Salem.
Kathleen’s Price-Value Gems:
Unique to SAVOUR our three price-value collections, with
each category ($9.99ers – $14.99ers -$19.99ers) offering hundreds of wines
at one price, personally curated by Kathleen, some have limited availability.
9.99ers…the quality is taste delivering above-price enjoyment …Value!
14.99ers…exhibiting qualities of complexity…Elevating the Experience!
19.99ers…value laden wines by innovative vintners…Expect Exceptional!
Adding to this Saturday’s wine tasting with Wendy is Savour’s Everyday Tech Tastings at the North Shore’s Only Digital Wine Machine. Fun to use and enjoy! Taste up to 20 wines with new selections regularly added…& yes, complimentary. Kathleen welcomes your questions for food pairings.
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May 6 – Brooke Overheiser of Connoisseur Wines
May 13 – Gordon Alexander, Owner Terroir Wines
May 20 – Gary Ballard of MS Walker
Continuing to offer a case discount 0f 10% on wines and all items purchased with the case to all customers. Wine Club members get 5% off on 6 bottles and all items purchased with the 6 bottles. Thanks again for your support!
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We went to dinner with our friends Susan and Leo recently and decided to go to Lobsta Land on Causeway Street to celebrate its opening for the season. We made reservations by phone which was a wise decision as it was as busy as always there. Leo had Seafood Risotto, Susan ordered baked scallops; Jim had the Paella and I had the Buffalo Scallops in honor of the scalloping season. Good company, delicious food, friendly service all add up to a great big WELCOME BACK Lobsta Land! Can’t wait for deck season.
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New Gloucester hangout celebrates 149th “Run for the Roses”
Topside Bistro –formerly Topside Grille & Pub, that recently opened in Gloucester under new ownership and management – is gearing up for the 149th“Run for the Roses” by hosting a Kentucky Derby viewing party. In honor of Derby Day, sip on a twist of the official drink of Churchill Downs with the Larceny Mint Julep ($10) with lightly muddled mint, simple syrup, Larceny bourbon, and a double dash of angostura bitters served over crushed ice. From executive chef Sal Valenti’s kitchen, dig into a Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich ($17) served open-faced with layered thinly-sliced turkey on buttery grilled Texas toast topped with creamy Kentucky mornay sauce, thick-cut applewood smoked bacon and sliced tomato.
Because the “greatest two minutes in sports” is upstaged by few things every year, come dressed to impress because there will be prizes for those who prove to be “Best in Show.” For “Best Dressed,” bring home a $100 gift card back to Topside; for “Best Couple Ensemble,” a $50 gift card; and for “Best Hat,” a $25 gift card.
WHERE: Topside Bistro
50 Rogers Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
WHEN: Saturday, May 6, 11am
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On View: Sat. May 6 & Sun. May 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cape Ann Blossoms (2022) image of Diana by Umberto Romano, c. 1930. Oil on canvas. Gift of Clorinda Romano and U. Roberto Romano. Photo taken by Aram Boghosian.
GLOUCESTER, MASS. (April 2023) – To celebrate the beginning of spring, floral designers from the North Shore will create eye-catching arrangements that will be paired with art works around Cape Ann Museum as part of the popular Cape Ann Blossoms event on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cape Ann Blossoms will open with a ticketed Gala preview party on Friday, May 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The party will include hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and a chance to have the first view of the inspired floral compositions located throughout the Museum. Tickets are available online on the Museum’s website.
“Cape Ann Blossoms is an important signature event of the Cape Ann Museum’s calendar, please join us for this celebration of spring and juxtaposition between natural and artistic expression,” said Oliver Barker, Director of the Cape Ann Museum. “This temporal display honors Cape Ann’s storied and rich artistic history as well as the talents of local floral designers today.”
Among the artists in the Museum collection who will be paired with local floral designers are: Milton Avery, Theresa Bernstein, Virginia Lee Burton, Leon Kroll, Umberto Romano, and others. This year floral designers will also be responding to work within the temporary exhibition This Unique Place, which showcases 5 decades of Jeff Weaver’s work as one of the area’s most beloved artists.
Among the designers and garden clubs participating are: Margaret Allard, Linda Brown of All Purpose Flowers, Deb Gonet and Beth Williams of the Cape Ann Artisans, Bonnie Angus and Rose Beecher of the Cape Ann Garden Club, Celia Gibson of Celia’s Flower Studio, Joni Pesola of the Danvers Garden Club, Maureen Duncan and Kathy Newman of Flowerscapes by Maureen, John Archer of the Essex County Horticultural Organization, Mary Grazen Browne, Judy Caulkett, Susan Kelly and Leslie Pope of the Generous Gardeners, Cindy Gordon & Leandro Gomes of Gordon Florist and Greenhouse, Pat Fleming and Nancy Donaldson of the Hamilton Wenham Garden Club, Keelia Otten of Helios Floral, Eileen Saunders and Kerry O’Donnell of the Rockport Garden Club, Amy Sadler of Luna Moss, Beth Genovese and Gina Russo of Sage Floral Studio, Sueky Ginsburg of Suekena’s Bouquets, Nancy Walke of the Danvers Garden Club, and Misty Florez and Carol Palmer of the Yankee Dahlia Club.
Cape Ann Blossoms signifies the return of spring and the return of joyful floral colors to the Museum,” said Cape Ann Blossoms Committee member Gail Anderson. “It’s a unique and beautiful combination of nature-inspired art and fine art from the Museum’s collections.
The Cape Ann Museum, founded in 1875, exists to preserve and celebrate the history and culture of the area and to keep it relevant to today’s audiences. Spanning 44,000 square feet, the Museum is one of the major cultural institutions on Boston’s North Shore welcoming more than 25,000 local, national, and international visitors each year to its exhibitions and programs. In addition to fine art, the Museum’s collections include decorative art, textiles, artifacts from the maritime and granite industries, three historic homes, a Library & Archives and a sculpture park in the heart of downtown Gloucester. In Summer 2021, the Museum opened the 12,000 square foot Janet & William Ellery James Center at the Cape Ann Museum Green. The campus also includes three historic buildings – the White-Ellery House (1710), the recently acquired Babson-Alling House (c.1740), and an adjacent Barn (c. 1740), all located on the site at the intersection of Washington and Poplar Streets in Gloucester. CAM Green will re-open in the spring.
The Cape Ann Museum is located at 27 Pleasant Street in Gloucester and is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $15.00 adults, $12.00 Cape Ann residents, seniors, and students. Youth (under 18) and Museum members are free. Cape Ann residents can visit for free on the second Saturday of each month. For more information please call (978)283-0455 x110 or visit www.capeannmuseum.org.
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Our classic burger featured a juicy 5oz patty, fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, savory onion, and crispy pickle on a soft brioche roll. Perfectly crafted for a satisfying meal! Come by and try it out!
Magnolia Cafe www.mymagcafe.com 20 Lexington Ave Magnolia MA 978-526-0443 Dine In, Take Out & Delivery now available through Doordash.com
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Here is a great opportunity to advertise your business, maybe play some golf, and give back to a very worthy cause. A friend’s family is hosting the HSAN IV FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT (read about this rare childhood disease below) on Monday, May 8th at the Rockport Golf Club. Click link to learn more. They still have sponsorship/advertising opportunities available as well as some room for new foursomes to play. Please consider making a donation …be it monetary, a gift card, or a gift basket. The foundation supports research for the rare condition of HSAN IV.
Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type IV (HSAN4 or HSAN IV) is a rare genetic disorder that usually begins in infancy and is characterized by an inability to feel pain and an inability to sweat (anhidrosis). Affected individuals also cannot feel temperature and cannot distinguish between hot and cold. The sensory loss in individuals with HSAN IV is due to abnormal functioning of the sensory nerves that control responses to pain and temperature. Anhidrosis can cause recurrent episodes of fever and high body temperature. An inability to feel pain can lead to unintentional self-mutation, repeated fractures, and joint damage. Affected individuals and especially children or infants may be unaware of injury delaying treatment. HSAN IV is caused by changes (mutations) in the NTRK1 gene. The disorder is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.
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You may have seen the demo of Pat D’s Photos new flags on a recent podcast. I think they make a great Mother’s Day gift idea at $35 with free local delivery. They are 28 x 40″ and ready to hang. They are sturdy vinyl and printed on both sides.
Check out Pat D’s Photos or the GMG blog post to order directly or reach out to me in the comments or by messaging me Pat D’s Photos And Adventures on Facebook. I can also be reached by email GMGPatD@gmail.com. Including a photo from a happy customer.
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We recently visited AstroCats Cosmic Feline Lounge at 65 Eastern Ave Essex (same plaza as Blue Marlin and Cape Ann Pizza) to see what was what over there. Alissa was a wonderful hostess and introduced us to her 2 year old business watching over felines of all shapes and sizes. If you have a cat, you may find a need for her services for daycare or travel or whatever and her place appears to be just the ticket. She and her partner Matthew ( also at Googans Galley on Martin St in Essex) obviously care very much for the health and safety of their feline clients. There are a number of screened off small rooms lined with generously sized crate-style temporary homes with enough room for about 2 dozen visitors. The entire place is decorated to suit their needs including TVs running bird and nature shows with soothing music. If you’re wondering if this might work for you, give a call and check it out 978-890-5177
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Good Morning Gloucester 