Tag: Block Party

Joey – our child is all grown up!

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Downtown Gloucester Block Party

With apologies to all the good people who run the block parties now, I finally finished the new Block Party website with 9 days to spare before the first block party NEXT SATURDAY, JULY 21!

This block party crew has really taken it to a whole new level (more music, more dancing, more dining, more entertainment, magic, etc,) and next Saturday, you’ll see what I mean — our child is all grown up!

They call themselves Blockheads (see a whole page about them here) and they asked that I keep the page about the founders and guess what?  I found a picture of an original Block Party committee meeting taken by our boy Joey using a timer (If you want to know why we’re all smiling so much click here and find out).

So what ever your plans are for the rest of this month, be sure to go downtown next Saturday at 6pm — stores are open ’till 11!

See you there . . .

Put On Your Magnifying Glasses For The Latest 2012 Downtown Gloucester Block Party Info.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Tremendous work on this one. 

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perhaps this could help:

New Good Morning Gloucester Series: Tips For PR Professionals

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Joey C

Prepare Yourself For Another Bat Shit Crazy Fun Filled Weekend In Gloucester- Here’s Your Playbook

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I suggest y’all rest up because yet again (I feel like I say this every week) there is an insane amount of fun just about free stuff to do.  Get Ready To Partay!

Saturday September 17th

Downtown Gloucester Block Party

Entertainment:

At 6 pm sharp start dancing to the Docksiders Big Band plus jazz, reggae, African, folk, rock, show tunes and oldies. Linda Amero is at the Franklin Café, the Bandit Kings play at the Dog Bar.  The Honky Tonk Women of Gloucester and we will be performing at 7p.m. in front of the Sovereign Bank.  Enjoy exquisite dancing by OmBellyCo Tribal Dance and the Cape Ann Center for Dance Performance. Buy 50/50 raffle tickets from our Gloucester High School cheerleaders and help support the parties.

Also at 6 pm, a special magic show in Kids’ Town – win a special prize from magician Joe Howard!

GMG/ Lat 43 Outdoor Celebrate Gloucester II Bash To Renew Newell Stadium

Stop by and say hey and let me take your pic.  We will be live blogging the event!

LAT 43 Entrance

Saturday Starting at 7PM

Matt Burke From the Gloucester Daily Times Will be presenting  Awards To the top 25 Gloucester High School Gridiron Greats and we will have photos of the award winners blown up 25 feet on the big screen as Matt gives out the awards.

We will unveil the 25 foot screen that Ed Collard and I conceived and Ed mostly built with help from Sista Felicia and screen Sam Hartson’s “This Is Fiesta” movie- outside hoisted high up on the pilings in front of Lat 43, show footage of the blue lobsters albino lobsters, golden sea robin, Sunday Senior Seine Boat race, Friday Saturday and Sunday greasy pole footage, Monkey Balls, Craig Kimberly’s Fiesta Videos, Faces Of The Fishermen From EJ, Gloucester’s Finast Kind Calendar, and much much more.  The Outdoor café setup in the parking area in front of Lat 43 will be incredibly set up Lat 43 will be practically giving the food away and there will be adult beverage service- NOT TO BE MISSED!!!!!

Lat 43 will be serving Sista Felicia’s Special Hot Cocoa and Peppermint Schnapps (also served without the booze for the little ones) and we will be proudly serving The fantastic Ryan and woods Folly Cove Rum with hot mulled Cider to keep y’all warm through the night.

Best of all 10% of all food and beverage sales goes to GFAA to help rebuild Newell Stadium.

Art Now Rockport

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Tickets are available for this evening event, please visit www.artnowrockport.com. (The official promo poster is attached to this email.)

Featured artists: Kurt Ankeny, Renata Fryshara, Ben MacAdam, Nina Samoiloff, and Karen Tusinski. Much thanks to Sarah Kelly, Rockport’s very own events guru and all around booster for the arts!

Sunday September 18th

10:00AM

Mug Up and GMG Lobster Roll Competition!!! at Khan Studio Good Morning Gloucester Gallery

Swing by the Gallery at 77 Rocky Neck Ave gallery G3 (On Madfish Wharf)

Meet lots of your favorite GMG personalities and enjoy free coffee, pastries and EJ’s killer deviled eggs.  Bring some pastries if you would like but it’s not mandatory.  Sometimes Paul Morrison even graces us with Monkey Bread!

On Sunday, September 18th during Mug Up, we will be holding the First Annual Lobster Roll Competition.  Judges for this competition will be Sista Felicia (we all know what an awesome cook and foodie Felicia is), Wendie Demuth (who grew up working for her father’s lobster business and ate huge amounts of lobster, prepared in every imaginable way), Brenda Hill (food judge for the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association, author and freelance writer from FL, originally from Gloucester) and Kim Smith (butterfly garden and lobster roll expert, who’d better show or Ed Collard gets her spot).  The lobster roll competition will be fierce and require special handling, so we need to have an idea of the number of entrants in advance.  Bun grilling can be done here at the gallery just before the entry goes to the judges, so entrants only need to bring a batch of their filling (hopefully enough to share a little with everyone after judging is complete) and their buns of preference.  If you are planning to enter, please reply post on the blog, or if you want to be more secretive, you can email me at khanstudio@comcast.net.  You might also want to put in a reservation early with Joey at Capt. Joe & Sons for your lobsters.

12:00PM Sunday

The Fish Box Derby On Rogers Street!

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Fish Box Derby Info Here

Sunday September 18th
The Lone Gull 10K

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Runners (and those interested in running),
An email will be sent out to all registered runners sometime tomorrow in regards to the final race details. I will outline some important points below for anybody who doesn’t feel like waiting for the email. This year’s Lone Gull 10K will in fact be its final running. It has been a great five years and I really want to thank all of the runners, volunteers, sponsors, and most of all my family for helping and putting up with my September stress! So here are some details for the race:

1) Pre-race packet pickup is available at New England Running Company on Friday (10-7) and Saturday (9:30-6).
2) You can pickup your numbers and shirts on raceday starting at 7:30 AM at Good Harbor Beach.
3) You can sign up for the race on raceday.
4) There is plenty of free parking available at Good Harbor Beach.
5) We will not be holding on to shirts that have not been picked up so after the race it will be on a first come, first serve basis.
6) Good luck to all runners!!!!!

For more info-

http://www.lonegull10k.com/

September 2011 Block Party Entertainment Schedule Saturday Night!

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Sargent Stage
 
6:00​The Docksiders Big Band
27 piece super band from Gloucester High School
7:30​OmBellyCo Tribal Belly Dance Troupe
Dynamic American Tribal-Style, Elegant and Feminine
8:00​Deb Hardy and Kerry Mullen
Acoustic Folk Rock, Originals & Classics
8:45​Solomon Murungu
Traditional Music from Zimbabwe played on the Mbira
9:30​Chris Merten Band
​​Classic/New/Original Rock
 
Sovereign Stage
6:00  ​Lauriellen and the Boys
Folk and Bluegrass with members of Old Cold ‘Tater
6:50  ​Honky Tonk Women of Gloucester
Classic Hits/Unique Harmonies
7:45​Cape Ann Big Band
17 piece Talent Burst
8:45​The Runaround Sound
Reggae at its Absolute Best!
Kids Town
Arts, Crafts & Games with Art Haven & YMCA
6:30 ​Yo, Joe, What a Guy! Magic Show with Joe Howard
Who will win Joe’s magic prizes?
Franklin Stage
6:00  ​Linda Amero
Wonderful Jazz Interpretations
Dog Bar Stage
9:00 ​The Bandit Kings
Rock with a Splash of Country
Mystery Train Stage
6:00​The Dynamic Duo
​​Show Tunes and Classics
7:00​Not that Blonde with Jim D’Augustine  
​​Unique harmonies of familiar tunes to the obscure
8:00​​Livin’ on Luck
​​Acoustic Covers of Treasured Classic Rock
Latitude 43 Theater
Celebrate Gloucester II “Farewell to Summer Show” for GFAA
10% of proceeds from Outdoor Food and Drink support Re- Newell Stadium Fund
 
6:00​Joe & Renee
​​Classic Rock  
7:30​25 GHS Gridiron Greats with Slideshow
​​presented by Gloucester Daily Times – Sports Ed.- Matt Burke
8:00​The Joey Show on his home made 25 foot screen
​​Sam Hart’s  “This is Fiesta” Movie and
​​lots of crazy wonderful “Soul of Gloucester” video
​​gathered by Good Morning Gloucester
​​Impresario Joey Ciaramitaro

POP Gallery Steps Up With A The Block Party Promotion

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POP Gallery Gloucester invites you to join ALL the restaurants and Galleries for the last Block Party of the 2011 season! SATURDAY Sept. 17th from 5-11 (gallery hours that day are from 12-11 all DAY/Night)

Based on the pop-up store concept this little gem of a gallery will have art, craft, design, homewares and wearables with style to spare.

POP will be serving lite refreshments, and beverages, along with all the dining establishments around Main street PLUS LIVE music, and entertainment for ALL ages. Bonus discounts on selected art and design in store …

A fun crew in here that night and dancing under the stars…( or wherever you prefer?) Weather forecast looks GREAT for Saturday night mayhem!

POP GALLERY
67 Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
poponmain@gmail.com

Mark Your Calendars- Next Saturday The Last Block Party of 2011!!!

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THE DOWNTOWN GLOUCESTER BLOCK PARTY – DANCING IN THE STREET!

SEPTEMBER 17, FREE!

Gloucester’s last block party of the season is a Dance Party! Main Street will be filled with entertainment at five stages, dining, dancing, magic and our special Kids’ Town. THIS IS YOUR PARTY and it’s free!

At 6 pm sharp start dancing to the Docksiders Big Band plus jazz, reggae, African, folk, rock, show tunes and oldies. Linda Amero is at the Franklin Café, the Bandit Kings play at the Dog Bar.  The Honky Tonk Women of Gloucester and we will be performing at 7p.m. in front of the Sovereign Bank.

Enjoy exquisite dancing by OmBellyCo Tribal Dance and the Cape Ann Center for Dance Performance. Buy 50/50 raffle tickets from our Gloucester High School cheerleaders and help support the parties.

Also at 6 pm, a special magic show in Kids’ Town – win a special prize from magician Joe Howard!

The Block Party series celebrates Gloucester’s unique downtown. The stores and galleries are open and busy. Dine al fresco at our diverse restaurants while you enjoy the entertainment.
Don’t miss it! Get downtown at 6 pm with your dancing shoes on!
http://downtowngloucester.com

Here is the Proposed Layout For Our GMG/ Lat 43 Outdoor Celebrate Gloucester II Bash To Renew Newell Stadium September 17- Final Block Party Night!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Click on The Plan To see It Full Sized-

LAT 43 Entrance

You can see where our 25 foot screen will be located as well as the serving areas and outdoor café tables.

We have some big time surprises that we are working on!  Stay Tuned!

From the initial testing to measure dimensions of the projection-

testing projection size for screen building measurements

building the screen-

Day 1
Day 2

The Menu-

All very affordable pick up food.

Clam Chowder $4

Chicken Wings $4

Pizza $4

Pulled Pork Sliders  $4

Sushi $8

Popcorn  $2

And To Top It All Off- 10% of all food and beverage sales goes to GFAA to help rebuild Newell Stadium.

Some of the highlights-

Sam Hartson’s  “This Is Fiesta” Movie,all three winning walks from the 2011 Greasy Pole, Seine Boat Races, Blue Lobster Videos 2o feet wide, St Joseph’s Novena Video, Faces of The Greasy Pole, Back Shore After The Storm Video and some big time surprises we are working on!

Desi Smith At The August 2011 Downtown Gloucester Block Party

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Photo from photog extraordinaire Ed Collard (he’s getting better)

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Hey Desi, it’s nice to see you in front of the camera for a change!

Two Entries for The Downtown Gloucester Block Party Poster Contest Helen Lind and Linda Cordner- The Vote Ends Tomorrow Morning At 5AM

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H.A. Lind-

Hi Joey:
I could not resist your challenge of a new design for the Block Party poster
for three (very serious) reasons:
• I miss Glosta soooo much.
• I lived/worked in 3 apartments in Kirk Noyes wonderful 92 Main Street building downtown,and
• I just miss everything Gloucester, especially downtown!!!
Yes – I am passionate about downtown!
You will notice my design reflects these interests!
Many Thanks to you and all of your contributors for helping me to maintain my sanity –
in spite of our 3000 miles of separation!!!
Best regards,
H. A. Lind
aka. HelannaBanana
;  )

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and below Linda Cordner-

BLOCK PARTY BULLETIN – Update for Your Party!

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POSTER SUBMISSION DEADLINE, AUGUST 1 – The entry deadline for the new Downtown Gloucester Block Party poster is next Monday! Win dinner for two at Alchemy or Latitude 43 – your choice! Submit here for viewing and voting: https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/. The winner will be announced on Good Morning Gloucester.
Guidelines: Posters should be any medium, 8 ½” X 11” for duplication purposes and contain the following information arranged as artists like:
·    Downtown Gloucester Block Party
·    Third Saturday of the Month
·    August 20  September 17
·    6 to 11 pm
·    Include: “Free” “Outdoor Dining”, “Music and Entertainment” “Fun for All Ages” – or some arrangement of these (quotes not needed). Give us your own ideas too.
·    http://www.downtowngloucester.com

STREET PERFOMERS NEEDED! Artistic Director, Valerie Marcley is delighted that so many performers have applied for inclusion in the August 20th Block Party. “The Steering Committee and I picture the street filled with entertainers. The stages are booked. We need acts that can stroll the street and entertain. Buskers, magicians, acoustic music, comedians, jugglers – you name it. I bet there are plenty of creative people in town that audiences would cheer! If you’ve got a street act, please email glostablockpahty@yahoo.com.”

THE ELUSIVE VOLUNTEER – The Block party had a few wonderful volunteers who helped beyond what was expected. We need more of you! Do a shift at the Info Table, sell raffle tickets or stage manage. All easy tasks, short shifts and time to enjoy the party yourself. Clean-up was not difficult, but we can use your help at the end of the night when the Main Street turns back into a tidy, dynamic business district. Vendors are also sought – sell your product, promote your business, inform audiences of your service.

RAFFLE – The 50/50 raffle funds the Block Party and the winner receives half the money raised. We need more sales to support the series. Some businesses have agreed to pre-party sales to help us. If you have any ideas to sell raffle tickets, or want to sell during the party, please contact: glostablockpahty@yahoo.com

SPONSORS – While we’re begging – would you or your business like to be a sponsor of the Downtown Gloucester Block Party series? For your generosity you would be included in promotional and publicity materials. Or you may remain anonymous. Email us at the given yahoo link and we’ll discuss your involvement.

THE JULY PARTY – Block Party Organizers received wonderful, encouraging feedback and suggestions from audiences, the City, stores, restaurants and performers. All are considered to make your next party even more successful. We are grateful to all: the acts that gave their talent free to help continue the party series, businesses, the City and the establishing committee – all so cooperative and supportive. Thank again! See you August 20th at 6 pm!

The Block Party Steering Committee Sends Thanks

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

THANK YOU, GLOUCESTER!

Heartfelt and appreciative thanks to all the wonderful people who helped the “second generation” Block Party Committee produce the first Downtown Gloucester Block Party of 2011! With three successful years of the Block Party to live up to, it was an honor and a challenge to accept that baton.

In particular, we thank the people of Gloucester for your support, attendance, and enthusiasm!  It was our pleasure to see so many residents (and visitors!) gather downtown to celebrate our city.

We appreciate the support and cooperation of Mayor Kirk and the City of Gloucester; Fire Chief Dench and Police Chief Lane, Lt Aiello, Mark Foote and their departments; Public Works Director Mike Hale and the DPW staff, especially Mark Cole; Joe Ciolino and the entire Planning and Development Board; and the members of the Liquor Board.

We very much appreciate the support of The Gloucester Daily Times.

We thank the wonderful folks who generously donated their time and talent to keep us “Dancing in the Streets”: Willie “Loco” Alexander; Honky Tonk Women of Gloucester; Livin’ on Luck; The Cape Ann Center for Dance; The Polygroove Orchestra; The Bones and Roses Circus Sideshow; Strings Attached, Banjo Roger Hussey; magician Joe Howard; bongo/poet Jay Kameese; and face painter Kathy Heywood.

Thanks to the originators of the Downtown Gloucester Block Party, who guided us so well: Janice Lufkin; Linn Parisi; Erika Hansen; Peter and Vickie Van Ness; Jackie Hardy; and Joe Ciaramitaro.

Thanks to Good Morning Gloucester for spreading the Block Party love. Thanks to Dawn Gadow and Art Haven; Kate Seidman of the Art Room, Michael Butter of the Empire, Henry Allen of the Annie and the Cape Ann Savings Bank. Thanks also to Rick Doucette and Camp Spindrift, and to Katie Milne and the YWCA Clean Team for a great job cleaning up!

A huge thanks to the participating businesses and civic organizations: Alchemy; Art Haven; The Art Room Boutique; The Black Swan; Bodin Historic Photo; The Bookstore; Café Sicilia; Café Bishco, Cape Ann Brewery; Cape Ann Cable TV; Common Crow; The Dog Bar; Dogtown Books; the Dress Code; the Franklin Café; Gabriel’s Ltd.; Gimme Sound; Giuseppe’s; Gloucester Estate Buyers; Gloucester Fine Arts; Gloucester House; Green Life; Harbor Goods; House of the Raven; Jalapeño’s; Kids Unlimited; La Trattoria; Latitude 43; Local Colors; Magic Scarf; Main Street Arts & Antiques; Mark Adrian Shoes; Mystery Train; Palazzola’s; Passports; Pisces; Pop Gallery; Stone Leaf; Stop & Shop Gloucester; Stuff; Sugar Magnolias; Tiny Island Beach Glass; Toodeloos; Topside Grill; Valentino’s; Village Silversmith; Virgilio’s; The Weathervane; West End Sweets; World’s Hands.

And of course, a big thanks to our the volunteers: Nancy Olsen and Alex; Tonya Woolcott Riggs; Diane Usewick; Will Hunt for audio support; Hartz Street Nursery School; Dave Amero; John at Village Silversmith for helping us power the stage; to Julie Titone for helping clean up; and to anyone else who strung a light, carried a ladder or did any of the many things that made the event come together so smoothly.

We thank you all—and we look forward to seeing you at our second Block Party of 2011: Saturday, August 20!

Sincerely,
The Downtown Gloucester Block Party Steering Committee: Valerie Marcley, Artistic/Organizational Director; Mark McDonough; Jennifer Goulart Amero; Judith Brackley; Lucinda Seigel; Lorre Anderson; and Dawn Gadow
glostablockpahty@yahoo.com

Barbara Bodin Paints During The July 2011 Block Party

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Fred Bodin Writes-

Barbara Bodin, Fred Bodin’s sister, paints outside his galley in the West End during the Block Party. Barb is visiting from Martha’s Vinyard to take painting workshops at the North Shore Arts Association. And, of course, spend some quality time with her brother. The view is of diners in front of La Tratoria.