Month: February 2010

T H E N E W S F R O M R O C K Y N E C K

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

THE NEWS FROM ROCKY NECK
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Application Deadline, March 15:
Goetemann Residency at Rocky Neck Art Colony

The Rocky Neck Art Colony is currently accepting applications from visual artists for the fifth year of the Goetemann Residency at Rocky Neck Art Colony Program, which runs from June 1 through October 7, 2010. The artists selected will evidence high-level accomplishment, originality and seriousness of purpose. One applicant will be selected for each of three four-week residency terms. The program includes prime studio/gallery/living space (including utilities), press coverage, art sales opportunities, and access to a rich cultural community.

See www.rockyneckartcolony.org/residents.html for more information. Download application form.

Applications Now Available for the Rocky Neck Gallery

Applications for returning and new members of the Rocky Neck Gallery are now available online.

Deadline for Returning Members to apply is March 1, 2010

Deadline for New Members to apply and submit work for jurying is April 2, 2010

Go to www.rockyneckartcolony.org/rn_gallery.html to download applications.

MEMBER NEWS

Sat, Feb 20 and Sun, Feb 21, Karen Ristuben in Concert

 

Saturday, February 20, Peter Fedele (jazz guitarist extraordinaire) & Karen (on guitar & vocals) will again be playing at Kingston Station in Boston (25 Kingston St., a block from Downtown Crossing). This is a very cool restaurant/bar venue – good food, service, vibe. 7-10 pm. www.kingstonstation.com

And, Sunday Feb. 21, Peter & Karen will be at Elliotts at Blackburn, 2 Main St. Gloucester, from 12-3 pm. A warm jazz brunch for a cold winter day!! www.elliottsattheblackburn.com

 

Feb 16-22: Winter Palette Art Show

Susie Field and her students

including Art Colony members Susie Field, Mary R. McCarl and Kathleen Miller

Bodin Gallery, 82 Main Street, Gloucester

 
Radiant Glow, acrylic mixed media painting (one of the Lantern Series)
by Elizabeth Harty

Elizabeth Harty at The Firehouse Center for the Arts

Through Sunday, March 21

An exhibit of Elizabeth Harty’s paintings and prints will be on display at The Firehouse Center for the Arts in Newburyport from Wednesday Feb. 3 to Sunday March 21, 2010. The Firehouse Center for The Arts is open Wednesdays to Sundays and located at Market Square in downtown Newburyport. See www.firehouse.org for directions and more information

W. G. Brown’s Department Store

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

I was in the Cape Ann Historical Museum on 27 Pleasant Street, doing a project and came across a painting I had not seen in years.  W. G. Brown’s Department store was the place to buy that special gift, and hanging on the wall was this massive painting of the owner.

In the museum library, there it was on the wall where I was taking photos of old Captains Courageous books.  I extend many thanks to Rhonda Faloon and Stephanie Bucks who have helped me so much the past few days.

I thought I would share with your readers.

Vintage Gloucester Ad- Sea Tang! Davis Bros Atlantic Ocean Mackerel

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Thank you to Monkeyfist who sent a link to this vintage Gloucester ad along.

But now down to business.  SEA TANG? Seriously, they went with SEA TANG?

 I don’t know about you but that sounds dirty to me.

I wonder what the ad execs were thinking about when they thought that one up.  It must have come from the Mad Men at Sterling Cooper. 🙂

Let’s just hope your sea tang doesn’t taste like mackerel. -Just sayin’

Vintage Gloucester Ad Sea Tang! Davis Bros Atlantic Ocean Mackerel, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Cape Ann Youth Lacrosse

Posted on by Thom Falzarano
Cape Ann Youth Lacrosse

For any girl interested in playing lacrosse, on February 28th from 10am to Noon in the GHS Field-house, Coach MacLaughlin, Coach Barker and members of the GHS girls lacrosse team will be hosting a clinic for girls of any age that would like to learn about lacrosse.

Girls registration is open for 5th thru 8th grades. First practice will be mid March and the first game is on Sunday, April 11th. The schedule will be announced soon!

To register online visit www.capeannyouthlacrosse.org or for more information contact Coach MacLaughlin at meghan_w_mac@yahoo.com

Boys registration is open for U9 (K-2), U13 (5th – 6th)  & U15 (7th – 8th)

First practice will be mid March and the first game is on Sunday, April 11th against Danvers.

To register online visit www.capeannyouthlacrosse.org or for more information contact Thom Falzarano at thomfalzarano@me.com

This is Cape Ann Youth Lacrosse’s 7th year; it has been built on the principles of learning and sportsmanship, not competition and trophies. There are no standings kept, no league championships or playoffs. We play all players as equally as possible with the goal of teaching the sport and providing a fun experience for all involved. There are no try outs or cuts.

NO LACROSSE EXPERIENCE is NEEDED

Eastern Point Light Submitted by John Hintlian

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Eastern Point Light Submitted by John Hintlian to the GMG Flickr Group

IMG_5725a.jpg, originally uploaded by hye tyde.

 

Tigerfish Gymnastics Photos From David Cox

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

Tigerfish Gymnastics Photos From David Cox, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Tigerfish pics from David Cox
Tigerfish pics from David Cox
Tigerfish pics from David Cox

Dog Art

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

Here’s a video I just received from my dog walker, Jen Nicol aka The Fairy Dog Ma. I love the pictures and videos she sends to show how much fun Coconut has while I’m stuck at work. This video she took on her iPhone and used the Qik VideoCamera application to create the effect.

Save The date From The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The GLOUCESTER TOURISM COMMISSION, in cooperation with the Cape Ann Chamber , Discover Gloucester DMO, and Downtown Development Commission, invites you CABI’s (Cape Ann’s Business Incubator) new office space on the third floor of 33 Commercial Street (above the Chamber of Commerce) to meet with fellow Gloucester business owners on Wednesday, March 3, 6-8pm. Bring your business cards and promotional materials and an open mind. Please RSVP to Laura Dow at 978-281-3410 or info@vistamotel.com.

THE ESSEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND SHIPBUILDING MUSEUM presents The Evelina Goulart Symposium – Managing a Ninety-Ton Historical Articfact, a 4-part symposium. The Evelina M. Goulart, a fishing schooner built in at the A.D. Story Shipyard in Essex in 1927, is one of seven remaining Essex-built schooners in existence. Part One: the Evelina M. Goulart, its’ history and place in the Northeast Fishing Industry will be held on Thursday, March 4, 7pm. Suggested donation: 1-session $10, $25 4-sessions. 978-768-7541

The CAPE ANN MILITARY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP would like to invite family members and friends of our men and women serving in the military from Cape Ann to a ” Meet and Greet” evening at the Major Frank Ritvo Veterans’ Center, 12 Emerson Ave., Gloucester on Thursday, March 4, 7-9pm. Local veterans are invited to attend to honor them for their past services and to share their experiences of being a Veteran. This is an opportunity for the community to come together informally to support our Troops who have kept and are continuing to keep our country free and safe.

THE CAPE ANN MUSEUM is pleased to present an exhibition of paintings by marine artist Peter Vincent. An opening reception for the exhibition will be held in the Museum’s Maritime Wing on Saturday, March 6, 3-5pm. This program is free and open to the public. 978-283-0455

THE 7TH ANNUAL NORTH SHORE ARTHRITIS WALK will be held on Sunday, May 23, in Beverly. We are seeking those who are interested in sponsoring, forming a walking team or volunteers, to support this fundraiser in this important fight against arthritis!

THE SOCIETY FOR ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE ARTS, in partnership with several Gloucester-based businesses, announces a special event with a focus on Captains Courageous: A Story of the Grand Banks, Rudyard Kipling’s classic adventure novel, and film adaptation, featuring Gloucester fishermen. The all-day event will take place on Saturday, March 6, 9am-9:30pm at the Cape Ann Museum, Sawyer Free Library, Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center, Cape Ann Art Haven, and Cape Ann Community Cinema.

Gloucester Little League 2010 Baseball Registration Announcement

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The Gloucester Little League would like to announce
The 2010 Player Registration for ALL age levels ~
Tee Ball thru Senior League.

DATES: Saturday, February 20, 2010 & Saturday, February 27, 2010

TIME: 9:30 A.M. ~ 3:00 P.M.
PLACE: Gloucester High School Foyer

FEES: $ 60.00 ~ A & AA (T-Ball & Coach Pitch)
$110.00 ~ Majors A, Majors B, Junior and Senior League
$200.00 ~ Family Maximum

ALL PLAYERS MUST REGISTER and pay the registration fee at the sign-up.
Players who do not pay will not be eligible to play.

For more information, please click on the link to our website http://www.eteamz.com/gloucesterlittleleague/

Thanks to Cindy Rich for forwarding this along

The Brendels Representing in Zhodino

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Well, Joey, here we are in the town of Zhodino, Belarus (former Soviet Union), where our ministry NewThing.net has “adopted” a shelter for abused & abandoned children. We’ve visited many times down through the years, but this time we told the children all about the wonderful place called Gloucester, and our “crazy friend Joey,” and the blog – and they were eager to represent!

Passports Wine Dinner Thursday February 18th

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

Passports Wine Dinner Thursday February 18th, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

Here you Go Joey!

Posted on by capeannpainter

These are from the 2006 St. Peter’s Fiesta.

My Son Paul The 3rd was asked by Peter “Black” to represent the Frontiero’s on the Saturday Greasy Pole Contest.

He’s not one to turn down a Challenge. So he Agreed. I think he’s still hurting today.

Paulie The Pirate 2006 Greasy Pole.

Paul and Friends before the walks
Paul gets a Ride out to the Pole
1st walk with costume. Please don't embarrass the Family!
Second walk, A little bit further.
Third and Last, OUCH! I felt that one!

HAPPY 26TH BIRTHDAY PAUL!!!

Sister Felicia Debuts her Sicilian Cooking On The Gloucester Times Website

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Joe Langhan and Gianni Gallo produced the cooking show for the Gloucester Times Taste of The Times series.  It also includes the Homebrew show and many other recipe on demand episodes.

http://food.gloucestertimes.com/?v=x84v7o82&catid=15004

Once you go to the video click that second button from the right which looks like a compass with north south east and west arrows on it to see the video full screen.

EVERYBODY IS READING CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS video By Manuel Simoes

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Manny happened to be casually strolling through town yesterday and by golly wouldn’t you know that everyone is so excited about the upcoming Captains Courageous Festival organized by seARTS on March 6th from 9:00AM-9:30PM that he started snapping photos of people reading the classic in anticipation.

Check out the incredible effort Manny put into this video capturing many of Gloucester’s characters-

From Manny-

Here’s the video of over fifty people reading Captains Courageous, at different establishments in Gloucester .  With the storm yesterday, I think most people may have curled up next to a warm fire and did some reading.   Gloucester Coffee Shops, like the Lone Gull and Pleasant Street Tea house, had everyone reading

You can get your copy at The Dogtown Bookstore, Sawyer Free Library, The Bookstore of Gloucester or Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport.

Mayor Kirk – Reading Captains Courageous Video From Manuel Simoes

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Anne Robinson and Mayor Kirk team up for the Captains Courageous Festival on March 6th 2010

Everyone is Reading Captains Courageous, preparing for the Captains Courageous Festival.

Even Mayor Carolyn Kirk took time off from her busy schedule to get in a chapter.

Be sure to pick up your copy and join Mayor Kirk.