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GMG Q&A With Rocky Neck Artist In Residence Melinda Hannigan

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Local Website everyone should know about (excluding GMG)
My website is www.melindahannigan.com

How long have you lived in Gloucester?
One month.
What is your favorite season In Gloucester?
Right now.
Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?
Why would I want to get away?
What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?
I’ve only been to Sebastiani’s and it was great.
What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?
Oh dear.  Have a missed a Gloucester specialty?  I have a few more days here.  How about you telling me where I can get the best sub in Gloucester?
What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?
How about a picnic at the beach: wine, great sandwhiches and soup from the Last Stop, chocolate cake from Charlies.
What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?
The Rudder.  Not only do they make me welcome but I can stagger home after one of their martini’s without driving.
What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?
I do my internet at the Lone Gull and have enjoyed their scones.
What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?
I wish I had been here for the schooner fest.
In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?
Maybe next time I am in Gloucester I will be here during the summer and would love to explore by boat.
Who is your favorite local artist?
This is hard. Rocky Neck has so many talented artists. But I would say the work of Ruth Mordecai suits my sensibilities.
Which is your favorite local beach?
Good Harbor.  What a treasure.  Puget Sound has so few sandy beaches.
Who has the best chowder in town?
I have made it my mission to have chowder everywhere I go.  I can assure you Gloucesterites that nothing in the seafood capital of the West Coast,  Seattle, compares with even the most mediocre chowder in Gloucester.  I’ve had so much chowder at so many places that I can’t pick a favorite.
Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?
Is there another local blog?

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?
I love clam chowder.
What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?
I wish I had made it to one but I saw the photos on the GMG blog.
What is your favorite local band?
I play doghouse bass.  Next visit maybe I could jam with the locals
Thanks, Joey

Things To Do- Nights On The Neck Thursday September 3rd

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Please join the Rocky Neck Art Colony for Nights on the Neck, an evening of gallery receptions and entertainment, on Thursday, September 3, 5-9 pm, featuring

Three Sheets to the Wind

The Schooner Adventure organization spawned Three Sheets to the Wind, a group of local musicians and Adventure crew members who are preserving the history of maritime work songs (chanteys) and forebitter songs.

Rick Drost

Rick Drost began singing with a Kingston Trio-style group in high school, continued in a small folk group in college, then a glee club and an opera chorus. He started writing and singing around coffeehouses in DC and New England in the ‘70s, finally settling in Cambridge MA where he started playing with the folk-rock group Parts and Labor.  He performs at least once a week, wherever he goes, and has enjoyed stints with great instructors and students at Song School in Colorado , SAMW and other workshops.

Rick Berlin

Rick Berlin sings honest narrative (sometimes funny) songs from the torn pocket of the heart; his style has been compared to Waits, Weil, and Newman. Rick’s impressive past credits in the Boston music scene include Orchestra Luna/Luna, Berlin Airlift, Rick Berlin–The Movie, Rome is Burning, Rick Berlin–The Awful Truth, and The Shelley Winters Project. He was a regular at Jacques in Boston ’s Bay Village for nine years, and now appears frequently at the Lizard Lounge, among many other places.

Chris Brokaw & Geoff Farina

Chris Brokaw & Geoff Farina, both well known in the indie rock scene, will play pre-World War II country blues songs on acoustic guitars and vocals, including such favorites as Stagger Lee and Trouble in Mind.

Geoff Farina

In 1998, Geoff and his bandmate, Jodi Buonanno, purchased and renovated the Narragansett Grange Hall, a historic public building that would otherwise have been demolished.  With the aid of a HUD program they made the building into music and painting studios and living space, and for seven years provided living and studio space to annual artists in residence. Geoff will talk about his experiences developing the project.

Boston Derby Dames

A group of Boston Derby Dames, Boston ’s first and only all-female, DIY, skater-owned and -operated flat track roller derby league, will make a swift but no-doubt high impact appearance on Rocky Neck Avenue.

Additionally, Sigrid Olsen & Kathleen Archer invite you to a cocktail party at their galleries, ISLA Beach House and Painted Bird, at 77 Rocky Neck Avenue.

Rocky Neck Art Colony, Rocky Neck Avenue, East Gloucester

Beaux Arts Ball Slide Show Pics From David Cox

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Rocky Neck Art Association held its Beaux Arts Ball Celebration Thursday night and David Cox went down to get us the photos!

Mayhem ruled as you will see in the slide show by clicking the picture below.

click the picture to view the slide show
click the picture to view the slide show
Beaux Arts Ball Pics From David Cox
Beaux Arts Ball Pics From David Cox
Beaux Arts Ball Pics From David Cox
Beaux Arts Ball Pics From David Cox
Beaux Arts Ball Pics From David Cox
Beaux Arts Ball Pics From David Cox
Click Flyer To View Slide Show
Click Flyer To View Slide Show

GMG Local Music Schedule Aug.6-Aug.9

Posted on by Sharon

Remember you can subscribe to GMG Local Music by clicking on the link on the sidebar.There’s lots of good music in Gloucester this week. This post will be updated as info comes in.

Elliott’s

Latitude 43

Dog Bar

Rhumb Line

Capt. Carlo’s

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Harbor Loop

http://www.myspace.com/slingdaddy

http://www.myspace.com/eleganttrash

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From Dave Sag on the Rhumb Line’s Thursday Night Blues Party

“Got a special show for y’all this week as I drag my dearest friend, John Rankin, out of the slickery swamp of Louisiana and wring  him dry on  Fred’s font of perpetual resurrection: the Rhumb Line. Educator, performer, vocalist, citizen, weekend father, this guy can do it all, and at the same time, too. He’ll be digging deep into that good ol’  Nawlins pile of steaming R&B, and throwin’ in a coupla originals to boot. You gotta hear this.

Behind him, pushing the beat will be our old buddy, Forrest “gump” Padgett on heart attack drums, Paul  Ahlstrand on tenor twelve sax, and yers trooly on base. C’mon down and tell John how much you like my punctuation!”

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Nights On The Neck
Nights On The Neck

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Groovin’ on Rocky Neck this Friday!
 From Mike Lindberg –
“We are going MadFish-ing this Friday Aug. 7th!! Come party hard with us on Rocky Neck as the the band returns to the Madfish Grille for another wild summer night of live music to shake your booty too. It’s high season here in G-Town, so come get a mad-buzz as we rock the neck Groove style.

Show starts @ 9pm. Let your freak flag fly!”

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The 2009 Summer Concert Series at the Antonio Gentile Bandstand in Stage Fort Park in Gloucester continues Sunday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. with The Herb Pomeroy Tribute Concert.

Click here for more info

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WhaZat? Winner! Mike Again!

Posted on by Sharon

This week’s winner is Mike once again. He guessed that our mystery boat was the Nantucket Lightship II on the railways in Rocky Neck in 2005 or 2006. Congratulations, Mike! You can pick up your prizes at Capt. Joe’s!

Full copyClick on the photo for more info on the Nantucket Lightship and here too.

Lightship 612 was completed in 1950 at the Coast Guard Yard and sailed for the West Coast where she served as San Francisco Lightship for 18 years and then for a short period (1969-1971) as Blunts Reef Lightship. The ship then returned to the Atlantic Coast, the only lightship to have transited the Panama Canal both ways. 612 served as Portland Lightship, 1971-1975, and then as Nantucket II. In 1983 the last lightship station, Nantucket, was discontinued and 612 had the unique distinction to become a white cutter, sent to the Caribbean to act as a fueling station for the SES (surface effect) vessels engaged in drug interdiction.. When this assignment ended, the ship returned to Boston and was decommissioned in 1985, concluding 35 years of Coast Guard service.

Sailor Stan’s Rocky Neck Breakfast

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Funky bright colors and gentle Rocky Neck breezes flowing through the screens make Sailor Stan’s a perfect summer breakfast stop.

Sailor Stan’s Rocky Neck Breakfast, originally uploaded by captjoe06.


Sailor Stan’s Greek Omelet

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

It’s been a while since I’d had breakfast at Sailor Stan’s on Rocky Neck.  Too long.  This Greek Omelet was fantastic.

Sailor Stan’s Greek Omelet, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Things To Do- Nights On The Neck

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Please join the Rocky Neck Art Colony for Nights on the Neck,

an evening of gallery receptions and entertainment,

on Thursday, August 6, 5-9 pm

featuring

Three Sheets to the Wind

The Schooner Adventure organization spawned Three Sheets to the Wind, a group of local musicians and Adventure crew members who are preserving the history of maritime work songs (chanteys) and forebitter songs.

Todd Brunel

Todd Brunel is an innovative, critically acclaimed clarinetist and educator who leads a dual life as a cross-over classical and jazz musician. The Boston Globe said he had “tremendous virtuosity and heart.” Brunel has made guest appearances at Carnegie Hall, the International Woodwind Festival, the Montreal Jazz Festival, the SEAMUS Festival, the National Black Arts Festival, and Preservation Jazz Hall in New Orleans

Leigh Calabrese

With her singing saw in tow, over the years Leigh has been humbled to perform with artists including What Time Is It Mr. Fox?, The Sob Sisters, Sukey Tawdry,  Beat Circus, The Burlesque Revival Association, and (of course) as part of the soundtrack to countless haunted houses. And yes, it does cut wood.

David Kirkdorffer / UNDO

David Kirkdorffer / UNDO performs melodic textural ambient music that can sooth or seethe your spirit. You are invited to bring your consciousness however you will.

Boston Hoop Troop

The Boston Hoop Troop is a collective of (hula)hoopers from New England who gather to practice, perform, and teach the graceful art of hoop dance. Make sure you stay ‘til the end for a special treat! 😉

Rocky Neck Avenue, East Gloucester

Nights On The Neck
Nights On The Neck

Rocky Neck Happenings With Brenda Malloy

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

FOB Brenda Malloy Gives Us The Latest Happenings On Rocky Neck

Good Egg Brenda Malloy At Her Imagine Studio On Rocky Neck

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Here’s Brenda Malloy, a super sweet person who brings much joy and happiness to everyone around her.  Brenda runs her studio and creates art on Rocky Neck.  She is also very involved with the Rocky Neck Art Association.   You can click this text to see a ton of her cool stuff and learn more about her.

Look for a video with Brenda at 1PM

Good Egg Brenda Malloy At Her Imagine Studio Onrocky Neck, originally uploaded by captjoe06.


Fishing Boats moored at Rocky Neck

Posted on by Sharon
Photo by Paul Frontiero
Photo by Paul Frontiero

Here’s a photo of the fishing boats moored at Rocky Neck during the one beautiful days we’ve had in a while. I guess they’ll be there till June when they can go fishing again. What a shame. —Paul

Rudder Reconstruction Update 3/30/09

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

They saved the original floor.  There was a layer of flooring that was put right down over the original floor.  It is being restored to the original floor which is estimated to be over 100 years old.  Throughought the project care was taken to try to save as much of the original elments from the building.

Rudder Reconstruction Update 3/30/09, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Rudder Reconstruction Original Windows

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

These are the original windows.  It would have been much easier and less costly to use new windows. The owners commitment to saving as much as possible of this building throughout the rebuild is commendable.

Rudder Reconstruction Update 3/30/09, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Rudder Reconstruction Update 3/30/09

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The crew has a deadline for opening and The Rudder should be open on time without skipping a beat.

Rudder Reconstruction Update 3/30/09, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Rudder Reconstruction Update 3/30/09

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Here is one of the changes to the inside of the newly reconstructed Rudder Restaurant on Rocky Neck.  This lobster tank has been framed out with driftwood.  Lots of the original detail and wood has been retained and reinstalled.  Video coming from inside at 10:00AM

Rudder Reconstruction Update 3/30/09, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Rudder Reconstruction Update 3/30/09

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Anyone that has been reading the blog for a while knows about my fascination with construction projects around town.  I’ve been keeping up with the Rudder reonstruction on Rocky Neck this past winter but FINALLY I got to go inside to tape some video for YOU, my loyal readers!  Sweet!  Who brings you inside like your boy Joey?  Nobody!

Anywho, hee is a pic of the chef of many years, the infamous Wheels who had been at Dogbar all winter but will resume his duties at The Rudder come opening day.

Look for the video tour of the guts of this favorite summer haunt of many Gloucester resident and tourists alike tomorrow morning at 10:00AM.

Rudder Reconstruction Update 3/30/09, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Rudder Reconstruction Update 3/30/09

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Look for the video inside the Rudder Reconstruction project Monday Morning.  Yep, you knew I’d get you on the inside, didn’t ya?

Rudder Reconstruction Update 3/30/09, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Early Saturday in Gloucester Video

Posted on by Sharon

Rolled out of bed, threw on some clothes, grabbed the camera, nice!

To see the photos separately and larger, click here.