Daily Archives: July 16, 2011

First Block Party A Huge Hit

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Are there more rabbits around than usual?

Donna Ardizzoni took this picture yesterday It seems everywhere I go there are rabbits hopping about lately?  Is it mating season?  Have the rabbits been getting extra busy if you know what I mean ? All those foodies who have … Continue reading

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Live Blogging The July 2011 Block Party

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Barbara Luster Moon Shot

Barbara (Marty’s Wife) Luster  writes in- Can’t wait for the real moon shot on Mon.

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GLOUCESTER AT WORK

Julie inspects Suzi’s  trim at K9 KUTS.

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We Will Be Playing The 2011 Greasy Pole, Seine Boat Races and 2011 St Joseph’s Novena Movies In Front Of Empire For The Block Party Tonight

Starting at 8:15PM Some Images from tonights movies-

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Todd Farm Time Tomorrow!

Todd Farm Flea Market in Rowley is always a lot of fun. Many Cape Ann citizens (and even a few GMG contributors, like Alicia) are regulars at the Flea Market. We know a good thing when we see it. If … Continue reading

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Henry Louis (H.L.) Mencken Quote of The Week From Greg Bover

Nobody ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public. Henry Louis (H.L.) Mencken (1880-1956) Often referred to as the “Sage of Baltimore”, Mencken’s notoriety was solidified by his acerbic coverage of what he called the Scopes Monkey Trial … Continue reading

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Did You Know? (Caponization)

That we can get into some very lofty discussions over here at Madfish Wharf on Rocky Neck?  This morning Wendie Demuth and I were talking about cooking bluefish, after Adam Bolonsky said he was going bluefishing and would bring us … Continue reading

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Blackburn Challenge Registration ends Midnight Tonight

Click here for Blackburn Challenge Registration. Do it today since the registration ends at midnight tonight. Next week will be the 25th running. Sign up and be part of history and get a cool shirt too. Stand Up and Paddle, sit … Continue reading

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Magnolia Library Art Festival Judges and People’s Choice Selections

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Seacoast Seven Road Race Medalist

Race held at Stage Fort Park Saturday July 16h.  

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Questions From Bill Hubbard

Hi, Joey, As an ex-gloucesterman and artist I look at thousands of local pictures and maps.  I know that the East Gloucester Ferry ran from the railways on Rocky Neck to about where the Coast Guard Base is today.  But … Continue reading

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Topside Grill To Raffle Off Two Free Front Row Nascar Tickets Tonight

Doug Silva manager at The Topside Grille writes us that you can go in and ask for a free raffle ticket to win two front row Nascar tickets for tomorrow at Laconia.

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This Weekend At The Topside Grill

Hey Everyone, Saturday is the first Block Party of the summer! Come check out some of our delicious food and drinks and enjoy the festivities! Visit Ryan and Jen behind the bar tomorrow night and Antoine and Elizabeth every Saturday! … Continue reading

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Bill Hubbard Painting

Joey, You’ve had some great blogs thes past few weeks especially the Fiesta pictures. Hers’s my latest painting.  It’s based on a 1909 post card that was titled, Coasting schooner in Gloucester Harbor.  I could not recognize the local from … Continue reading

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The Scene At The Seaport Grille, Gloucester MA

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Hello Mr Speckled Lobster- Landed At Captain Joe and Sons 7/15/11

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New England Plein Air Painters Exhibit

From: http://www.Outdoorpainter.com New England Plein Air Painters Exhibit From July 8 – August 28, 2011, members of the New England Plein Air Painters will present the ‘Paint the South Shore’ exhibition in the South Shore Art Center’s Shipyard Gallery in … Continue reading

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Want The Coolest Desktop Screen Ever? Check Out The Discovery Channel’s Sharkweek Live Feed

Click on the live video below and then make it fill up your screen by clicking this in the bottom right hand corner of the video- It is the live view of the Ocean Voyager exhibit at the Georgia Aquarium, … Continue reading

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Susan Goldman–Saltwater Fisherman Photographer

Hi Joey, Thought you and your GMG readers might like this photo.  I went to Intershell Seafood Market this afternoon and saw these two guys – Dave and Kevin – walking across the parking lot with their catch of the … Continue reading

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The Bean Keeps a Secret (Not Really)

This is an oldie but goodie for the new viewers.

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Poll- If You Are In Town This Weekend Do You Plan To Go To Tonight’s Block Party?

This is Obviously The Pick Of The Week!!!!   For More Info- http://www.downtowngloucester.com/ If so leave a comment as to where you plan to eat as well as vote!

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Rainbow over Jones Creek Photo from Roger Torre

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