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Gloucester Parade of Sail 2012 Video from Kenny MacCarthy
Kenny writes-
http://www.capeanninfo.com We took a boat ride out into the middle of Gloucester’s Parade of Sail. The weather was perfect. The tide was right. And the schooners were under sail in our harbor. More good reasons to love living on Cape Ann.
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2012 Gloucester Schooner Festival Photos From Brian O’Connor
Brian writes-
High light of the weekend was not only Gloucester Schooner Festival 2012 and another awesome Gloucester event but Ed brought free food on the boat with him.
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Track The Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta From Gloucester To Provincetown Right Now Live!
Al Bezanson forwarded the link to me this morning.
Click on the interactive map below to follow them throughout the day!
View: Fleet Course The Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta
Boat Name
Adventurer
Ardelle
Estrela
Perception
ROSEWAY
Thomas E Lannon
Click on each boat to see it’s information like this-
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FOX Zip Trip To Gloucester Live Blog From Stage Fort Park
4:10AM Hard At Work Setting Up At Stage Fort Park
Send In Your Pics to goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com and we will post them.
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Jeff Weaver painting on Pleasant Street
I was walking down the Pleasant Street several days ago when I saw him with his easel on the sidewalk, almost right across Prospect Street from St. Ann’s School. He courteously let me snap a photo of him while he worked – apparently, I was something like the 15th person to photograph him that day… He has a gallery at 16 Rogers Street here in Gloucester (open Friday and Saturday 1-5 p.m., also by chance or appointment). His website gives you an idea of his beautiful work. I haven’t made it to his gallery yet, but after perusing his web gallery, I really want to go!
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Steele Insurance
On Pleasant Street, next to City Hall.
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Name This Schooner From Al Bezanson
Joey… Let’s see who can identify this speedy old schooner. The photo is from GREEN DRAGON during a Gloucester Schooner Race.
Al Bezanson
For more info about the Gloucester Schooner Festival Check Out The Chamber of Commerce website-
Gloucester Schooner Festival Information
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Why Hurry?
You will find this poster and much more at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum. Two good books on the topic:
A Race for Real Sailors “Bluenose and the International Fisherman’s Cup 1920 – 1938” by Keith McLaren
Caught in Irons “North Atlantic Fishermen in the Last Days of Sail” by Michael W Santos
The 28th Annual Gloucester Schooner Race will be upon us September 2nd.
Al Bezanson
For more info about the Gloucester Schooner Festival Check Out The Chamber of Commerce website-
Gloucester Schooner Festival Information
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HUGE REMATCH RESCHEDULED – Sugar Mags vs. Classic Cooks Tomorrow (Thursday) at 4pm
OK, you’ve waited patiently now for 4 weeks to see this epic rematch and tomorrow is the day — 4pm Stage Fort Park — weather looks great — and we have a special twist: Thursday’s throwdown will help answer the question How does local seafood affect the health and diet of young people? In addition to the pro judges (Lara Lepionka of Backyard Growers and Beacon Street Farm and Hallie Baker of Turtle Alley Chocolates) we’ll have 3 youth judges who will make sure the chefs’ creations are compatible with young people’s palates — a very tall order, indeed. So bring your kids and get them to try the dishes too.
Here’s a video that Joey made of the last contest between these two culinary giants (check out the end of the video where Angela Sanfilippo tells you what to do with the head of a hake — delicious!)
And here’s the press release from Niaz Dorry of the Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance, who sponsors the throwdowns:
Seafood Throwdown Brings Unique Partnership to Farmers Market
Highlights Local Seafood in Healthcare Industry’s Purchasing Decisions
Gloucester, MA – Seafood Throwdown, a unique cooking competition that highlights the importance of local seafood in restoring a healthy ocean ecosystem, is back at Cape Ann Farmers Market on Thursday, August 23, 2012 with a twist: focus of this Throwdown will be to highlight the role of local seafood in young people’s health and diet while showcasing the work underway to assist healthcare industry in shifting their buying practices to support locally caught seafood. The Cape Ann Farmers’ Market and the Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance have sponsored Seafood Throwdowns for the past four years to raise awareness about why “Who Fishes Matters.”
This Thursday’s event is a rematch between Classic Cooks and Sugar Mags. Last year’s Seafood Throwdown winner Julie Ann Geary of Classic Cooks Catering will be joined by Justin Grandin of The Happy Taco food truck. They will compete against 5 time winner Sugar Mags who will be featuring Lidia Sands and Sandro Carvalho with owner Missy Hart cheering from the sidelines … download the full press release PDF here.
After the throwdown, be sure to stay in town for a night of great music at 10 local venues. See the full music lineup here.
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Can You Identify This Schooner?
Schooner Festival is Coming!!! August 31st – September 2nd
Can you identify this schooner?
Hint – the photo is from GREEN DRAGON in one of the previous 27 Gloucester Schooner Races.
Al Bezanson
For more info about the Gloucester Schooner Festival Check Out The Chamber of Commerce website-
Gloucester Schooner Festival Information
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Video- Maritime Gloucester From Kenny MacCarthy
Kenny writes-
http://www.capeanninfo.com/ Great place to take a walk, see the harbor, learn about Gloucester’s rich history.
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State Fish Pier Sunset 08/19/2012 video
State Fish Pier Sunset 08/19/2012
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Live Community Blogging The 2012 Gloucester Waterfront Festival
We will be posting updated pictures all day long from the Gloucester Waterfront Festival.
If you wander down there snap a picture or two. if you are a vendor down there send in your photo in front of your booth and we will post it. Send in your iphone/android phone pics from the waterfront festival to goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com
If you don’t have a camera or the ability to take a picture head to our GMG booth(Booth 88) and Amanda will take your picture and send it in.
9am to 6pm each day
Where to Park?
Free parking along Stacy Boulevard or at the High School.
However, please note that there is small fee to park across the street at Beach Parking.
Directions … Stage Fort Park, Hough Ave, Gloucester, MA
Easy to find … From Route 128 North, take Exit 14, follow to end.
Weather … Held Rain or Shine! …and it’s gonna Shine!
Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce … Area info dining, shopping…
Meet the Artisans at the Gloucester Waterfront Festival …
7:30AM getting set up.
There are a limited number of the new GMG T Shirts for sale in these sizes-
M, L, XL Pink
L and XL Sunwashed Blue
L and XL Navy
S, M Lg Youth
Dri Fit Long Sleeve Navy (Bad Ass) Limited number of these and once they are gone we probably wont be getting more.
Mason Jars with Iced Tea
8:45AM:
Report From The Waterfront Festival and Rotary’s Pancake Breakfast From Ron Gilson
12:00PM Update From Bill O’Connor
Taken from High above on Tablet Rock
12:20PM Update Latest Mason Jar Iced Tea Customers- The Melvin Family
12:40PM Update
B represents at GMG Live!
Pictures From Around The Waterfront Festival Taken By Amanda
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Sista Felicia, The Mrs, BJ and Amanda Showcase Waterfront Festival Wares
Look for their tent at The Gloucester Waterfront Festival Saturday and Sunday and get your photo taken for the live blog we’ll be running all weekend long!
Click pic below for the video-
We will be Live blogging from the GMG tent at The Waterfront Festival so be sure to stop by to get your mug shot taken to be featured on these pages!
Sista Felicia and The Mrs set up tonight here’s their space booth 88 behind the Chamber’s tent and in the first row! T Shirts and Iced Tea in those killer mason jars with the crazy straws! Get yours!
Also don’t forget that Saturday night your shopping doesn’t stop with the waterfront festival. Head down to The Downtown Gloucester Block Party to shop and dine Al Fresco.
Family Fun Throughout The Weekend In G-Town Baby!
9am to 6pm each day
Meet the Artisans at the Gloucester Waterfront Festival …
Sponsored by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
Where to Park?
Free parking along Stacy Boulevard or at the High School.
However, please note that there is small fee to park across the street at Beach Parking.
Directions … Stage Fort Park, Hough Ave, Gloucester, MA
Easy to find … From Route 128 North, take Exit 14, follow to end.
Weather … Held Rain or Shine! …and it’s gonna Shine!
Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce … Area info dining, shopping…
Donna Ardizzoni photo
Click for the slideshow below-
Featured TOP 20 SUMMER EVENT in Yankee Magazine!
Historic Stage Fort Park along Gloucester Harbor will come alive with color, flavor and music for the
32nd Annual
Gloucester
Waterfront Festival
Saturday, August 18 & Sunday, August 19
9am to 6pm daily
Over 175 Juried Artists and Craftsmen from throughout the U.S. will display their unique American made creations, craft demonstrations, live musical entertainment, children’s activities plus delicious ethnic foods.
A pancake breakfast, famous Gloucester Lobster and a huge assortment of Antique Cars complete this picture perfect Seaport event!
Are you ready for this?…. this is a big one folks!
Come on out and meet the Artisans … Exhibits include Fine Jewelry, Original Watercolors, Pottery, Quilts, Silk & Dried Floral Arrangements, Wildlife Art, Dolls, Doll Clothes and Accessories, Custom Signs, Plush, Acrylic Sculpture, Tile,
Wire Mesh Buffalo by
Peter Robinson Smith
Pressed Flowers, Painted Antiques, Photography, Candles, Metal Sculpture, Intarsia, Carved Birds, Maps, Fiber Arts, Tapestry, Stained Glass, Vintage Chic, Scroll Work, Wood Burning, Slate, Scarves, Nautical Crafts, Aromatherapy, Pewter, Soaps, Wearable Art
, Oil Paintings, Blown Glass, Ornaments,
Tide Clocks, Stone, Fleece, Calligraphy, Pet Gifts, Fragrance, Primitive and Folk Art, Mosaics, Wire Mesh, Stone, Candles, Stained Glass, Turned Wood, Basketry, Leather, Glass Chimes, “Sports” wear, Felting, Handbags, Walking Sticks, Accessories, Flags, Burl Wood, PVC Birds & more.
Come and sample gourmet delights such as Herbal Dips, Jams & Jellies, Honey, Nuts, Home-made Fudge and Candies, Oils, Vinegars, Maple, Pickles, Fruit Sauces, Wine Slushies, Cupcakes, Hot Sauces and more.
Bring your appetite … Food Vendors include traditional American Fare and Lobster Rolls, plus Fried Dough with all the fixins, Fabulous Kettle Corn, Gourmet Lemonade, Brick Oven Pizza, Trolley Dogs and Fresh Healthy Paninis, Guzpacho, Soups, Crab Cakes and Cup Cakes!
Live craft demonstrations include Basketry, Decorative Painting, Fiber Art, Red Work Sewing, Pottery, Tile Making, Leather Embossing & Acrylic Sculptures.
The Rotary Club starts us off Saturday morning with their fabulous Pancake Breakfast! From 7:30am to 10am
North Shore Old Car Club will display over 75 Antique or Vintage Autos on Sunday …. 
The Gloucester Waterfront Festival runs from 9am to 6pm each day.
Handicap Accessible and friendly pets are welcome, on a leash. 
Directions: From Route 128 North take Exit 14.
Location: Stage Fort Park, Hough Ave Gloucester
Admission is FREE! Rain or Shine.
Free parking along Stacy Boulevard or at the High School. However, please note that there is fee to park across the street at Beach Parking.
Stick around and visit the Downtown Gloucester Block Party
on Saturday night from 6pm til 10:30pm
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Bound For Gloucester. Can You Name The Location?
WHERE?
Joey …. Schooners will be arriving for the Festival in less than two weeks. For some it will be a trek, but getting here can be half the fun. Sometimes. Depending on the breeze.
GREEN DRAGON is a ‘local’ boat but we are not always local. Here we were bound for the Festival. WHERE is this?
From Al Bezanson
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A photo of a GMG photographer photographing a GMG photographer
… at the street bazaar!
I bought one of the famous mason jars with straws. Very handy indeed!
I have lots more, colorful photos of the bazaar. Click here or on the thumbnails for a slideshow.
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More taekwondo in the streets
These folks impress me no end… From Demetri’s Taekwondo Academy at the street bazaar.
See the top piece of the board flying away in the photo below?
I bet her kids say, “Yes, ma’am!” when she tells them to clean their rooms… (although her son was also there breaking things during this demo).
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Around The Pond
Found In Our Pond
Walked out the door, looked up and whoa. That’s one big Bird.
What is it?
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Chickity Check It! Gloucester 2.0 From Derrick Z. Jackson Boston Globe
Gloucester 2.0
By Derrick Z. Jackson Globe Columnist
August 09, 2012
GLOUCESTER
This town’s last national burst of buzz came from the movie version of “The Perfect Storm,” in which desperate fishermen going farther and farther out in search of dwindling stocks of swordfish were swept into the abyss by a hurricane. You may soon hear about Gloucester again, as visionary leaders chart out what they hope is a perfect scenario of renewal. There are still hundreds of working fishermen here, but officials now talk of Gloucester becoming a cluster for a much broader “marine economy.” Picture an aquatic Silicon Valley — a center of research on the “wired ocean” and a workshop for entrepreneurs developing products based on discoveries from the deep.
Wendy Maeda/Globe staff
Gloucester Mayor Carolyn Kirk demonstrates how QR codes enable an interactive smartphone tour along the city’s HarborWalk.
“This is what’s happening to the city, this is where we’re going,” vows Mayor Carolyn Kirk. “Come hell or high water, we’re going there.”
Touring the city this week, there was ample evidence that Gloucester can build on its seafaring heritage, even as it seeks to develop economic niches beyond fishing.
For the entre story click here
Good Morning Gloucester 