This Saturday is the last Saturday before Christmas. Come on down to Arts Abound at 21 C Lexington Avenue, Magnolia Gloucester, MA 01930. I will be outside spreading some holiday cheer.
My View of Life on the Dock
This Saturday is the last Saturday before Christmas. Come on down to Arts Abound at 21 C Lexington Avenue, Magnolia Gloucester, MA 01930. I will be outside spreading some holiday cheer.
There are some great gifts to purchase such as puzzles, beach towels, Magnolia Tee Shirts, Hats, etc. Hope to see you all there. Please remember to shop local.
46 Magnolia Avenue
Magnolia, Gloucester, MA 01930
“Magnolia Shoppe” will be open every Saturday from 9-12 at the little red school house. Come and do some holiday shopping.
Great event held on Main Street Gloucester. Lots of shoppers and participating retailers. Please shop local.
The season opener for our 65th season features big symphonic pieces that showcase the talents of the Cape Ann Symphony musicians. An evening of thrilling music not to be missed.
this Saturday, March 12th
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Tickets: $15 advance; $20 at the door
Call to reserve: 978-356-2560
Event includes a Can Food Drive for The Open Door
– Bring Can Goods with you-
Ascension Memorial Church, Dorman Gym
31 County Street, Ipswich
Free Snacks/Cash Bar (beer, wine)
PLUS: Irish-theme Raffle Items!
Last month (in this post) I pointed to the roots of today’s music.
And a few weeks ago (in this post) you saw the 2nd movement of Beethoven’s 7th Symphony used in Academy-Award winning film, The King’s Speech.
So to help you get ready for tomorrow night’s powerful Cape Ann Symphony concert (Get tickets here), I’ve put a few other films and videos using this iconic music at the end of this post.
In addition to Beethoven, they’ve invited Boston Symphony Orchestra father and daughter team Richard and Erin Svoboda as soloists for Michael Gandolfi’s Double Concerto for Clarinet and Bassoon. Plus you’ll hear an overture by Rossini, the most popular opera composer of his time.
You really do want to be there! Get tickets here.
Last month (in this post) I pointed to the roots of today’s music. This month, the Cape Ann Symphony takes the whole thing one step farther. First of all, they’re playing one of Beethoven’s most extraordinary compositions, the 7th symphony. My guess is that the audience will jump to their feet after this finale just as they did last month for Beethoven’s first piano concerto, featuring David Deveau.
Beethoven’s 7th has been used in a number of films, most recently the 2nd movement in a tremendously powerful scene in which Academy Award winner Colin Firth as King George VI delivers a triumphant speech after struggling all his life with a terrible stutter. Check out that scene in this video:
Now imagine hearing the whole symphony live.
And if that wasn’t enough, they’ve invited Boston Symphony Orchestra father and daughter team Richard and Erin Svoboda as soloists for Michael Gandolfi’s Double Concerto for Clarinet and Bassoon. Plus you’ll hear an overture by Rossini, the most popular opera composer of his time. You really do want to be there! Get tickets here.
Don’t miss the International Dory Races in Gloucester ’s Inner Harbor this Saturday, June 21st from 10 AM – Noon. See the American teams battle the Canadian’s for the International titles in Juniors (men 18 & under), Mixed Doubles, Women, and Senior (men open). The races are best viewed from the Jodrey State Fish Pier or the park at the head of the north channel. What a great opportunity to bring the whole family to see Gloucester ’s historic seafaring past in present day competition on our beautiful waterfront. You may know some of our competitors:
Juniors: Tyler Edmonds /Thomas Beaton
Mixed: Jimmy & Laurel Tarantino
Women: Amanda Palazzola/Lindsey Rogers
Seniors: Mike Mitchell/Vito Giacalone
Hi Joey,
A woman I know from Bayview, Marianne Spencer, invited me to Saturday night’s Bananas Benefit Extravaganza, and here are my
photos from that event: http://finedesign.net/photo/index.php?/category/22 .
Michael Miller
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Here’s the scene 9:15AM at The Heritage Center
See David’s 2011 Saturday Fiesta Slide Show with Over 100 Pictures By Clicking Here
also click any photo on the blog to make it full sized
Collaboration Between Adam Bolonsky, Joey Ciaramitaro and Sam Hartson
All taken from the video footage taken by our man Adam Bolonsky in the 4 part rough cut 2011 Saturday Greasy Pole video series-
Part II The Blessing Of The Feet
Filmed By Adam Bolonsky For Good Morning Gloucester
All taken from the video footage taken by our man Adam Bolonsky in the 4 part rough cut 2011 Saturday Greasy Pole video series-
Part II The Blessing Of The Feet
Part III The Arrival at The Pole
Part IV The Final Greasy Pole Round and Your Champ
Filmed By Adam Bolonsky For Good Morning Gloucester
All taken from the video footage taken by our man Adam Bolonsky in the 4 part rough cut 2011 Saturday Greasy Pole video series-
Part II The Blessing Of The Feet
This is one of my favorite posts of all time and I owe it all to Peter Black Frontiero who granted GMG access to get on the Greasy Pole and Adam Bolonsky who captured the video footage perfectly for us.
I spent all morning pouring over every second of video footage to take these screen shots.
The pictures show the heart, strength, passion and determination of the warriors who put it all on the line in the quest for Greasy Pole Glory.
More videos coming all day long-