Monthly Archives: March 2011

A Visitor Returns

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Last here in Gloucester in December 1848, Concord resident Henry David Thoreau paid us a return visit Thursday evening sharing his wisdom, insight and humor with a group at the Gloucester Lyceum and Sawyer Free Library.  

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Quote Of The Week From Greg Bover

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"When a man is wrapped up in himself, he makes a pretty small package." John Ruskin (1819-1900) An Oxford graduate, Ruskin was the pre-eminent art and achitecture critic of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. His support of then modern painters … Continue reading →

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47 Motor Life Boat Tour At USCG Station Gloucester With MK1 Kurt Lubbers

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This is The First Part of A Ten Part Video Series- CWO2 Luis Munoz extended an invitation to GMG to come down to the USCG Station Gloucester and see what it’s all about in anticipation of the upcoming Boating Safety … Continue reading →

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Café Bishco Chicken Salad on Focaccia From Star Squiggle

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Chicken Salad on Focaccia ..Lettuce Tomato, Cucumbers, Red Onion YUMMY!!!

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Crane Beach Cold Winter Walk 2/20/11 Photo from Brianmoc

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check out Brian’s photostream here

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Did You Know? (You’re All Invited!)

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That I’m having my first coming out party as a Cape Ann artist on Wednesday, April 13th at Alchemy, and I’d love everyone to come?  I am excited about my exhibit at Alchemy, and the opportunity to meet in person … Continue reading →

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Cape Ann Seasonal Openings Part IV

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Tomorrow is April Fool’s Day and the seasonal openings really start heating up. I have colored red everything that will be opening this coming weekend. Blue is two weeks from now. Friday, March 25, , Nate’s of Front Beach Rockport … Continue reading →

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Dory Report From Laurel Tarantino

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Hello Joey, It’s me again, Jimmy T’.s Secretary and I’m not sitting in his lap!  We got the Practice dories painted up and ready for the next step, which is "Launch Day" Saturday, April 2nd.  Hopefully that will go as … Continue reading →

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Melissa Cox’ Cranberry Giraffe Represents At The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Home And Business Expo

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Friend Of The Blog Doug Brendel- Book Reading Tonight March 31st At The River’s Edge In Ipswich 6-7:30PM

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River’s Edge Place page15 Market Street Ipswich, MA 01938 (978) 356-2363

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ALL ELECTRIC ALL FANTASTIC ~ This Friday at the Dog Bar.

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Mike O’Connell, Tim Pike and the Backstabbers ~ Friday April 1st. Lat 43 ~ Minglewood Tavern

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Lord have mercy, these two together. Band rolls back to Lat 43 for April Fools Day, and there are gonna be some fools on stage,, Honorable Back Stabbers… Uncle Timmy Pike will be on hand with some Shenanigans!!! Cliffy The French Octopus … Continue reading →

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My Sources Tell Me…..

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That Captain Dusty’s Will Open and Ice Cream Location May 1st In The Schooners Plaza In Essex Where Puna’s Market Used To Be. On the Corner of Haskell Ct and Eastern Ave In Essex I haven’t confirmed this but that’s … Continue reading →

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Topside Grill GMG Art Show This Season- Sharon Lowe

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Doug Silva who has been making some fantastic changes as manager at his father’s Topside Grill invited our posse to fill the newly renovated space with our photos.  If you haven’t heard by now from Paul Morrison’s Seasonal Restaurant Openings … Continue reading →

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Schooner Race 2010

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Liberty Clipper and Fame

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YuKanRun Road Race Just Two Weeks Away

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Joey – It’s hard to believe that we are only 2 weeks away from race day. Thanks so much for your help promoting the upcoming Building Center YuKanRun.com Road Race.  I really appreciate your help. If there’s any chance you … Continue reading →

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Cafe Bishco West End Cafe First Look

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The Cafe Opens At 51 Main Street In Gloucester’s West End March 31st. We get you inside before anyone else…natch.

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Preview Pics- USCG 47’ Motor Life Boat

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Here are a few preview pictures from tonight’s Behind the Black Gate video- look At USCG Station Gloucester. Look for the video at 5PM tonight.  GMG contributor Manny Simoes and I had almost complete full access.  the only room we … Continue reading →

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Ho Hum, Another Milestone- 7,000,000 Views for GMG

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A couple of days ago we passed 7 million.  It just seems like yesterday we were talking about passing 6 Million.  GMG, We’re Killin It Baby!!!!!

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Café Bishco To Open March 31- Another GMG Exclusive

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Look for the interview tomorrow 51 Main Street In Gloucester’s Historic West End Highlights- Large Portions, Diverse Menu, Free Wifi, Reasonable Prices click pictures for full sized menu

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Judith Monteferrante To Be Displaying At The Topside Grill As Well

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Check out the slide show of her beautiful work-

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Duckworth Beach Gourmet Sake Tasting Tonight!

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Cape Pond Ice HDR From FOB Kevin Henry

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Gloucester Dog Park Represents At The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Home And Business Expo

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Glazed! Open House Sunday April 3rd

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