Monthly Archives: April 2011

Did You Know? (Salsa and Cinco de Mayo)

That Salsa is a syncretic dance form with origins from Cuba as a major original American meeting point of European and African cultures, as well as being a yummy sauce?  Salsa is normally a partner dance, although there are recognized … Continue reading

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Chickity Check It! Fellow North Shore Blogger Consortium Member Jane Ward Publishes “The Mosaic Artist”

Jane writes- Food and Fiction blog followers already know that my latest novel, THE MOSAIC ARTIST, is published and ready to be read.  For other friends, this may be news.  Here is a link to the blog post that describes … Continue reading

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The Art Room Re-Opening! Saturday April 23 12-5PM

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Chris Wood, Abstract Artist From Rockport Opening Reception at Henry Allen Theatreworks April 23

The details: Sat. Night April 23rd Opening Reception for Chris Wood; Rockport Contemporary Artist from 7:00 to 10:00 pm Henry Allen Theatreworks (Blackburn Building) 1 Washington St. Gloucester, Ma Show includes vibrant watercolor mixed-media paintings and assorted pottery pieces. A … Continue reading

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Easter Bunny Cookies With Sista Felicia at The Gloucester Daily Times Taste of The Times

From The GDT: Felicia Mohan grew up waiting for Easter so she could eat these cookies her grandmother made. After her grandmother retired in Florida and was no longer around for Easter, her Aunt assumed the responsibility and now she … Continue reading

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Some Type of Healthy Desert At Common Crow

With my horrible memory I forgot what the lady said but you could throw all the greenie terms at it and it probably was what she told me-vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free, I’m not really sure if it was all or some … Continue reading

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Representin’ for GMG

  I’m not usually a big fan of Tatoos but …………………………..   But Ya gotta love the ones that represent for GMG!

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History Of Eastern Point Lighthouse (Found Inside and Added To Over The Years)

Sorry for the lousy images, I had a couple of monkeys tugging at me because they wanted to climb up to the top and had very little patience.

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ROTARY CLUB HIGHEST HONOR TO BOVER, INGRAM- Congrats!

Hey lookey lookey our boy Greg Bover who contributes the quote of the week get’s the Rotarian Club Highest Honor! (Along With Paul Ingram) Here’s Our Buddy Greg At C. B. Fisk- The Gloucester Rotary Club has named Gregory Bover … Continue reading

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Angela Cook To Open Oasis Rockport Gallery On Bearskin Neck

A big celebration is planned for Mother’s Day weekend. Oasis Rockport, the newest Bearskin Neck art gallery, is holding their Grand Opening. The gallery features fine art scenic photography from Angela Cook. Angela’s focus is on dramatic seascapes and breathtaking … Continue reading

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Adam Bolonsky Sends In This Lanesville Oral History

Adam Writes- Hi Joey, I cleaned up the audio quality and did some editing of some of the oral histories on file at the Sawyer Free Library. Ray Hjalmer, who worked in Cape Ann quarries, talks in this one about … Continue reading

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Did You Know? (Celtic)

That “Scots/Scottish” and “Irish” are purely modern geographical references to a people who share a common Celtic ancestry and consequently, a common musical heritage?  Having both Scottish and Irish  ancestry, I guess I can’t help that fact that I love … Continue reading

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Labeling The First Bottles Of Rye Whiskey Produced At Ryan and Wood Distillers

Bob Hastings Tries His Hand At Labeling The Very First Bottles Of Rye Whiskey Produced At Ryan and Wood Distilleries In Gloucester MA

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JOEY C WANTS HIS MENTOS!!!!

Being good friends with Joey C is always an adventure. I would say in our friendship, I am Cameron and he is Ferris Bueller (“he’ll keep calling and calling and calling”) or maybe I’m just part of his entourage. I … Continue reading

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Homie in Love Part XII to XIV

“Can I hide in here?” Or maybe I should take sailing lessons and get the hell out of Dodge?” “Maybe I’ll just go surfin’” (This was Hoop Pole Cove this past Sunday, April 17.  Second time in three years there … Continue reading

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Whiskey Barrel Aged Fisherman’s Rock-Porter At Cape Ann Brewing Friday Night April 22nd

This coming Friday, April 22nd, Cape Ann Brewing Company along with Ryan & Wood Distillery will be tapping our collaborative project; Whiskey Barrel Aged Fisherman’s Rock-Porter. Oak barrels used by Ryan & Wood to age their rye whiskey for 2 … Continue reading

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Eastern Point Light House Black and White

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Simple Spring Cream of Asparagus Soup

Hi friends!  Even though today is a little rough with that nasty wind and probably even a wind chill, here’s a nice easy seasonal soup for Spring and perhaps a first course at Easter Dinner on Sunday. This soup came … Continue reading

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Celebrate Earth Day at Goose Cove

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Concert @ The Brewery to Celebrate Earth Day

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Topside Easter and More

Hi everyone! I wanted to let you all know about a few things the Topside Grill has going on This Sunday is Easter… No plans or don’t want to cook? No problem, come visit us in our newly renovated dining … Continue reading

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Jaws Revisited: The White Shark in New England Seminar At The Maritime Heritage Center

Dr. Gregory Skomal will be speaking about "Jaws Revisited: The White Shark in New England."  The seminar will be held Thursday, 7pm, at the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center.

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Thursday Night Blues Party has Andrew Clark performing

A special treat for you this week as we drag in Mr. Andrew Clark, the Tootin’ Torquemada of the Tenor, kicking and screaming his way to your hearts. Singer, gunslinger, and beefcake model, AC is sure to  get your aorta … Continue reading

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Frank Hawks ~ Friends For Morgan Huke Benefit Concert

Hello Everyone, I wanted to let you know that I will be performing at a benefit concert this Friday for an old  friend of mine who is experiencing some serious health issues.  Morgan Huke has been involved with the music … Continue reading

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Secret Shopper Gig At Mark McDonough’s Restaurants- Press Release

Press Release- Love Food? Know Food? Win this Contest and Eat Well – FREE Do you love food?  Do you think you “KNOW” food? Then you could become a secret shopper and eat for free at local restaurants. Serenitee Restaurant … Continue reading

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