Im Exhausted

We finished the very successful Second Block Party Night with a walk down main street with blue gloves and trash bags to make sure every last peice of trash was picked up.

It was a blast.  I’m beat.  For all of you that asked me to link to your site- I’ll get to it soon but probably not today.

Thanks to all of our team- Vickie and Peter, Erika, Jackie, Janice and Linn.

Thanks to my family and friends from the dock for coming out to support me/us, especially the Mrs who brought The Bean and Snoop Mad out past their bed times despite all her baby schedule rules.

Mark Teiwes, Jay Albert, Jim Barber, Emile Doucette, Trish Sanford, David Brooks, The Musicians, Kenny Ryan and The Police Department, Ringo and Cathy Tarr, Kathy Middleton,The Board Of Health, The Liquor Licensing Board, The Fire Dept, Beth Morris and The Chamber of Commerce, The Belly Dancers, The Restaurants and Retailers, Mayor Kirk who has been behind us all the way, Miss Tina’s Dance Studio, Ian McColl, Cape Ann Center for Dance, Metamorphosis Studios, Bonnie Barish,Three Sheets to the Wind ,Will & Janice, Dire Wolf featuring Will Hunt & Peter Van Ness, The Paula Karahalis Band, Lee Cronk, Kate Seidman and seARTS.

I’m sure I’m forgetting some people but please forgive me as I can just about keep my head up.

Thank You, Thank you all so much for making the night such a fantastic success.

The Black Swan Is Decorating For The Block Party!

Come on down and check out the Downtown Gloucester Storefronts Autumn Window Displays.

Bananas Autumn Window Display

Bananas- a strong contender for the Block Party Autumn Storefront/ Window Display Competition Title!

Bananas Autumn Window Display, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Bubbles Window Display For The Block Party

Notice has gone out to Main Street Merchants from our committee that if they would like to participate, we will be having a Block Party Autumn Themed Window Dressing/Storefront competition.
Bere is Bubbles’ witch enjoying a sumptuous bath.  Come on out to the Second Block Party and check out the Main Street Window Displays at Night when they will be lit up for your viewing pleasure!

Menage Gallery Block Party Special From GMG Fan Heather

Hi Joe,
The Menage Gallery would like to extend FREE DELIVERY to all CAPE ANN residents for any purchases made at The Menage Gallery during the BLOCK PARTY- because nobody wants to carry their bags during the Block Party, it’ll be too hard to Dance!
Thanks
Heather
“The Menage Gallery”
A unique gift and home furnishings store.
Tel: 978-283-6030
Toll Free: 877-283-6030
Fax: 978-283-1039

http://www.menagegallery.com
http://www.ringlegfurnishings.com

Kate Seidman Designs At The Art Room on Center Street

Kate will be featuring local artists on Center Street Saturday night for the Block Party.

Here she shows us one of her unique designs.

Cormorant Shop Block Party Sale

Cormorant Shop Block Party Sale, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

At the Cormorant Shop Janice Will Be Passing Out Candy With Special % Discounts Attached To Each Piece.

DJ Rory On The Wheels Of Steel

Rory Will Be Dee Jaying In Front Of The Dress Code October 11th For The Block Party

click the picture to view the interview.

Cape Ann Food Pantry At The Block Party

If y’all think of it we will have a truck from Cape Ann Food Pantry up by CVS looking for dry and canned goods to feed needy families. Barbara Koen told me just the other day that the most selfish thing you can do for yourself is to give to others because you get so much more back in good juju.  Let’s all pitch in and help feed some folks that could use the help this winter.

Here is a link to Cape Ann Food Pantry

Here is a link to specic things they could use

DJ Extraodinaire Rory Will Be Spinning On The Wheels Of Steel

Rory is an Irishman who spent his youth spinning tunes in Dublin.   He is a complete maniac with  incredible musical sensibilities.  Rory will be manning the wheels of steel for the Autumn Block Party and he promises a free wonderfull music experience in front of The Dress Code.  Make sure to make your way up to that end of town the night of October 11th to get your groove on.

Tomorrow at 8:00AM my interview with Rory will be available right here at GMG.

One Third Of Team Block Party With Sinakka Nogelo

We had a blast at Cape Ann TV studios (despite the lack of a fluffer).  Vickie was on point as usual with her lists and great memory.  I’m a little disapointed we didn’t get in a “concentric circles” reference for Erika Hansen, but other than that I think we hit all the points we wanted to get across.  Sinikka tells me it should be aired once or twice more.  I’ll let y’all know if I find out when.

You just have to watch it when re-aired so you can catch Vickie’s idea for a Pimp and Ho themed Block Party for next year.

Sinikka has a way of relaxing you on the set and making the whole interview fun and engaging.

Thanks Sinakka and crew at Cape Ann TV!  Represent!

Pumpkin Carving Contest October 11 For Block Party

David Brooks at Art Haven (180 Main Street ,where Ula Blue used to be, next to Magic Scarf) is planning a Pumpkin Carving Contest.   The Pumpkin Carving Contest will start at 4:00 and end at 9:00.  With an award ceremony at the end of the night.

The Awards ceremony will be held in front of Bubbles on Main St

Pumpkin Carving Contest

Adult Contest
1st. $100
2nd. $75
3rd. $50

Prize for youth Competition Ages 15 and Under

Most Creative monst creative
Scariest
Best Carved

Prize Full month of Art Classes By Cape Ann Art Haven $60 value

Cost of pumpkin TBA

For more information on the Block party check out Downtown Gloucester

Y’all Ready To Party?

The Downtown Block Party Committee is excited to announce that we are in the final stages of approval for the next Block Party scheduled for
October 11, 2008.
Rain date of October 18, 2008

Mark your Calendar More Details to Follow

Downtown Gloucester Block Party
Saturday Ocotber 11, 2008
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Main Street Gloucester
from Pleasant Street to Washington Street

More than 3000 People Came Out to Enjoy
Our City and Each Other for the First Block Party on 8/16/08.

Some of the Activities we are working on for the October Block Party are:

  • Dine Al Fresco (make reservations now)
  • Kid friendly Al Fresco dining (more details to come)
  • Music by Great Local Musicians
  • Watch Local Dance Performances
  • Learn Dance Steps in the Streets
  • Enjoy Local Art
  • See a spectacular slide shows and media presentations from local photographers
  • Harvest Displays
  • And More

All musicians, performers, and organizers donated their time.

Downtown Block Party Official Website -Put Together by The Van Ness Group

Downtown Block Party #2 Info

We cleared the first step with the liquor licensing board last night with a 3-0 yes vote pending  City Counsel giving their blessing.

If approved by City Counsel it will include another block, from  Pleasant Street intersection down through the West End.

We will have 5 different slideshow/movies.  Dun, and Jim B will be featured along with the work of Mark Teiwes, and a presentation by Chad Carlberg from Bait and Tackle Productions. (I may have a short movie in there as well)

I’ll let you know more as the info comes in.

Downtown Gloucester Block Party- Jalepeno’s

Downtown Gloucester Block Party- Jalepeno’s, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Photo Cortesy David Cox from Main Street Arts and Antiques

Downtown Gloucester Block Party

Downtown Gloucester Block Party, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Photo courtesy David Cox from Main Street Arts and Antiques

Downtown Gloucester Block Party

Folks enjoying the music in the West End of Main Street during the first ever Downtown Block Party.

Downtown Gloucester Block Party, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Photo Courtesy David Cox from Main Street Arts and Antiques

 

Downtown Gloucester Block Party

Photo courtesy David Cox.

Maria Seniti, manager at The Franklin is all smiles at The First ever Downtown Gloucester Block Party.

Downtown Gloucester Block Party, originally uploaded by captjoe06.