Daily Archives: March 14, 2013

Civil War Monument at Mount Pleasant Cemetery From Peter Dorsey

Joey, While researching the Civil War statue that is next to City Hall c.1879, I discovered that there was an earlier Civil War monument that had been erected by the City. So I went to find it, and check it … Continue reading

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Gloucester High School sophomore, Jennifer Palazola won Best of School for her piece “Embedded by Nature” at the 6th Congressional District High School Art Competition

Gloucester High School sophomore, Jennifer Palazola, daughter of Maryjo Lamphier, won Best of School for her piece “Embedded by Nature” at the 6th Congressional District High School Art Competition. The awards were presented Saturday, March 9, by U.S. Representative John … Continue reading

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BREAKING NEWS: 2013 BLOCK PARTY DATES SET

July 20  August 17  September 21 (Subject to City Approval) Mark your calendars and fit us in your schedule!  Contacts Organization, Publicity:      glostablockpahty@gmail.com Valerie Marcley Artistic Director (Talent):     whuntrock@gmail.com Will Hunt Restaurant Liaison:             northshorerestaurantgroup@gmail.com Mark McDonough Merchant Liaison:                lseigel1@gmail.com Lucinda Seigel Sponsor … Continue reading

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Sculpture . . . .

by Brad Story. At Cape Ann Artisans exhibit, Cape Ann Museum.

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On a beautiful March afternoon

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Doorways of Annisquam

Did you know that a red door signifies welcome and a vibrant place, full of life, energy, and excitement?  A green door is said to represent balance, peace, compassion, tranquility, and harmony.  A door is painted blue to suggest a feeling of … Continue reading

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The Sistine Seagull

The beautiful symbolism of the Sistine Seagulls perched atop the smoke stack shortly before the white smoke billowed from the smokestack, announcing the cardinals had elected the new pope, Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He takes the name Pope Francis in honor … Continue reading

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Bach, Mozart, Hendrix, Prince & Elvis – all by one virtuoso guitarist on Sunday @ Shalin Liu

Benjamin Verdery does it all.  When Karen Herlitz from Rockport Music sent me the program for Sunday’s concert with Ben Verdery, I said, Really?  Bach & Hendrix in the same concert?  Mozart & Prince?  Elivs? Actually he’ll play Don’t Be … Continue reading

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KBMG ♪♫♪ Dog Bar Cape Ann ♪♫♪ Friday night 3.15.2013

Dan King is back in town and KBMG is going to rock your world at the Dog Bar this Friday night. Master musicians under one roof and offering up a great variety of songs. Ones that you will be able … Continue reading

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Lost Dog At Dogtown

I was wondering if GMG could post a note about my lost dog. Venus was lost at the Dogtown entrance near Cherry St. on March 6th. She is an 11yr old female Alaskan Husky, weighing 40lbs, and wearing a solid … Continue reading

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Good harbor beach

 

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“Olivia’s by the Sea” is under new management, renovated, and almost ready to roll

“Olivia’s by the Sea”, formerly “Amelia’s” (near Good Harbor Beach), is under new management! It has been taken over by the same people who run the new Cape Ann Diner in Brown’s Mall.  It has been renovated, and work will … Continue reading

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Best Money You Can Spend To Get Out On Gloucester Harbor–International Dory 2013 Sign Ups Are Here

From The International Dory  Racing Committee- A new year is upon us and Spring is right around the corner.  What a great opportunity to pitch in, and be a part of “living history” with the Gloucester International Dory Racing Committee.  … Continue reading

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Community Photos 3/14/13

Rick Isaacs submits- After The Storm The Storm Part 1 & 2 from Charlie Carroll Al Bezanson submits- Wickedest Tuna Hi Joey — Had a little slow time yesterday to look around at the Boston Seafood Show.  There was a … Continue reading

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Community Stuff 3/14/13

Hi Joey.   I don’t know whether or not this might be of interest to your readers, but today I posted several images (Kodachrome slides, 1954) of Japanese fishing boats in reference to comments my mother made regarding the “Bikini Incident”.  … Continue reading

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What’s New At The MAC? New Youth Basketball Program!

We are AST American Sports Training Academy on the North Shore, and we’d like to introduceyou to our new co-ed basketball skills & drills clinic program, AST Hoop-FUNdamentals forboys and girls age 7-17.We are launching our program mid-March at The … Continue reading

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