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Month: February 2011
Weekend Picks From Your Boy Joey and The North Shore Blogger Consortium
International Dory Races Winter Races! February 19th!
Join Glazed and GMG To Create A Springtime Treasure at The Home and Business Expo!
The BrainCandy Family FilmFest @ the CACC Featuring The Hobbit This Week
Art Haven February Vacation Programs February 21-25
The Weekend Picks From the North Shore Bloggers Consortium Here-
Weekend Picks from North Shore Kid here
Media giant Seth gives up the best of Lynn at Lynn Happens.
Please welcome Kimmy Bingham and her picks here
The wonderful Jane Ward has some great ideas, over at Food and Fiction.
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Celia Thaxter Quote of The Week From Greg Bover
There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart.
Celia Thaxter (1835 – 1894)
Click the picture to check out her wikipedia page-
The daughter of a lighthouse keeper, Thaxter (née Laighton) grew up among the Isles of Shoals, eight miles offshore on the border of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. At age sixteen she married her tutor, Levi Thaxter, eleven years her senior, and moved briefly to Newtonville, but returned to Appledore Island for the birth of her first child. After her first poem “Land-locked” was published in The Atlantic Monthly, Thaxter’s fame as a poet drew literati such as Emerson, Hawthorn and Longfellow to the islands where her father was constructing the first resort hotel. As hostess, she began holding summer salons and was befriended by painters Childe Hassam and William Morris Hunt among others. Hassam famously painted her garden, which still thrives on the island thanks to the Portsmouth Garden Club.
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Collective Consciousness
- Paintings by E.J. Lefavour
“COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS”
Poem by Joda Khan
the ocean flexed for just an instant
and a multitude of waves took form
no two alike
yet each the same
from the primordial womb they all were born
some came in quietly without a word to say
they calmly spent their force
others giggled loudly in utter delight
as they splashed and rushed ashore
sensuous swells brushed in blue silk
their sisters wrapped in rainbows
paid their respects to white capped gales
resplendent in gray
striking an ominous pose
the oceans of life
humankind’s collective mind
each drop a memory
every wave a lifetime
I have always loved Joda’s poetry, and for the years we were married, we collaborated on many works together – I painting his poetry, or he writing poetry to accompany my paintings. Much of our work during those years was of a social or political nature, but this one is spiritual and works well with the collective consciousness and ocean beauty of Gloucester.
If you know of any good spoken word poetry venues around Cape Ann, I’d love to pass on the info about them. Thanks.
E.J. Lefavour
www.khanstudiointernational.com
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Have You Lost A “mercedesish” Key?
Patty Knaggs writes-
Hi Joey,
Would you mind posting this pic on the blog? Spied it on the Magnolia Swamp trail in Ravenswood, heading up to the Salem Trail on the end of trail farther most from the parking lot. Found it in December/January I believe (pre snow deluge). So why did I wait so long to try and find its owner? Put it in a coat pocket and forgot about it…..sorry about that. Logo at top of silver part looks mercedesish (thats a word, check it out in wikipedia) to me.
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Signs of Spring
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Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce HOME & BUSINESS EXPOSITION MARCH 26th and 27th
The Cape Ann Chamber Home & Business Exposition will be held this year at Gloucester High School on March 26th and 27th. The event, which will be held inside the high school’s athletic field house, is open to all businesses. The floor will be open on Saturday (the 26th) from 10:00 to 4:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 3:00.
Committee chairman Ed Collard reports interest for the show is extremely high. “We are excited to have the interest of so many businesses on Cape Ann and other areas,” said Collard. “This year’s show is going to showcase many businesses that help the community in a variety of ways and I believe we will have a terrific turnout. This will be a ‘Show and Sell’ event.”
The Exposition replaces the Home & Garden Show from prior years. Bob Hastings, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce said, “We decided we would have a better show by opening it up to all businesses in the area. It will be a more diverse show with expectations of more booths than in prior years.”
The Exposition will feature a show kitchen with cooking demonstrations by local culinary stars. Another featured highlight will include an interactive children’s section; many exhibitors will be providing door prizes and other giveaways.
Booths are $375 with an early bird discount rate of $325 for businesses registered by February 25th. To register your company for the show please download the attached registration form or contact Project and Events Director Tim Burton at 978-283-1601 or email tim@capeannchamber.com.
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Lost Cast Iron Egret Footage On WHDH
Hi Joey — perhaps a GMG viewer who sees this footage may know where the Harringtons’ cast iron Egrets are:
Thanks, Amy
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Mayor Kirk helps keep City Hall Safe – During Cold spell
During a Cold spell, I caught Mayor Kirk spreading salt on the City Hall Steps after a Council meeting.
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Beagle on the Beach
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Heather Atwood Cooks Italian Chestnut Stew
Heather invited Giovanna Tognetti of the ancient Lombardian city of Brescia to her house for a winter time cooking session. There she learned from her Aunt Bruna this unique beef stew, thickened with melding chestnuts and sweetened with red wine. It is just as delicious made with the jarred variety of chestnuts.
click the picture to view the video and recipe at the Taste of The Times
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Early Morning in Front of the Black Swan Photo From Donna Ardizzoni
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Free Girls Lacrosse Clinic
Indoor Lacrosse Clinics Scheduled
at
Gloucester High School Gymnasium
Girls Sunday Feb 20th
10am to 11am U9 & U11 Girls
11am to Noon U13 & U15 Girls
For additional information please contact thomfalzarano@me.com or call 978-325-1696
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Passports New Breakfast Item- Scrambled Roll Up From Donna Ardizzoni
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I Still Don’t Believe I live Here Series
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seARTS Announces Partner with an Artist Award Winners
Mark Teiwes and our company Captain Joe and Sons collaborated two years ago for the seARTS Partner with an Artist program. It was fun and created a lot of positive energy.
The 2011 collaborations were announced recently. read the press release from seARTS below-
GLOUCESTER, Mass. – The Society for the Encouragement of the Arts’ (seARTS) is pleased to announce the selection of five creative artist/business partnerships. Each artist will receive a $1,500 grant to complete and publicly present new work.
Partner With an Artist (PWA), seARTS signature artist grant program, made possible by grants from the Bruce J. Anderson and the Andrew Bayness Funds of the Boston Foundation, invites artists to submit proposals for innovative collaborations with local businesses. PWA offers a unique opportunity for artists and businesses to explore creative relationships and develop innovative projects.
In the spring seARTS (date and location to be announced) will hold a public discussion where artists and partners will present the concept, development and execution of their projects. During the week of May 9 – 14 the five projects will be presented for the public to view and experience at several locations. Details will be available in April.
Partner With an Artist 2011 Grantees
Elizabeth Ann Harty and The Rockport Council on Aging
Harty’s mixed media work – using photo transfers, calligraphy, texture and collage – will reflect the history and future of the newly renovated historic Rockport Community House in connection with its key role in the community and its Cape Ann location.
Susan Erony and The Gloucester Writers Center with additional partner(s)
Visual artist Erony’s project, A Few Chosen Words: 100 Fragments of Text by Gloucester Writers, will explore the relationship between word and image through and with the words of Gloucester writers on paper mache bricks. The project will be on exhibit and Erony will present a lecture on visual art that incorporates literature.
Kristin Miller and Cape Ann Community Cinema with Robert Newton
Cellist Kristin Miller and writer/filmmaker Robert Newton will create a 15-minute multi-media presentation using film, original music and narration tracing the history of the WPA Murals and their importance to Gloucester.
John Taguiri and The Gloucester Marine Railways Corporation
Using a large film format camera and 35mm digital imaging public artist Taguiri will photograph the Captains, crew and vessels that haul out of the GMRC this spring. Images will be on display at GMRC and negatives will be housed at the Library of Congress Archives.
Abby Ytzen with community partners
Graphic artist Ytzen’s project Discover Gloucester is an integrated education series – map, interactive website, posters and t-shirts – for residents and visitors that presents different various aspects of Gloucester such as fishing, arts, and history.
Partner With an Artist is managed by Sarah Slifer, who successfully created and managed the Gloucester New Arts Festival as a seARTS partner. According to Slifer, "PWA is an exciting opportunity for artists to think and work in creative partnership with businesses, bringing art out of the studio and into the public forum in new ways."
The Society for the Encouragement of the Arts is a coalition of individual artists, art organizations, cultural and civic groups, and businesses working to improve the economic base for the arts on Cape Ann, and to promote Cape Ann’s thriving arts community and rich arts heritage. The Society for the Encouragement of the Arts has been a recipient of the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Adams Arts Fund for Cultural Economic Development.
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Miranda Russell Plays The Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport.
Two Nights Only in Rockport’s Gorgeous New Concert Hall!
Don’t miss this intimate evening of music at the world-class Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport.
April 7th and 8th at 8:00 PM. Advance tickets recommended. Call today for reservations and information: 978-546-7391. Check out the space online atwww.rockportmusic.org.
See you there!!! ~ Miranda
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Did You Know (Quarries)
For many years Cape Ann — Rockport in particular — sustained a thriving granite industry. As early as 1800, the inhabitants of Cape Ann began cutting the peninsula’s 450 million year old granite into blocks of stone. The granite industry gradually expanded throughout the 19th Century to the point where it actually superseded the fishing industry in Rockport as the town’s primary business. Quarrying reached its zenith about the year 1910.
The Cape Ann granite industry became successful for a number of reasons. The fine quality of the granite quickly attracted the attention of builders all along the eastern seaboard. As word spread, the granite was regularly shipped throughout the world. Cape Ann’s location allowed for quarries to be set-up close to shore so that the granite blocks could be shipped by vessel. This was important in the early days when railway service was non-existent. Despite the above advantages, it was the rugged character, ingenuity, and perseverance of the people of Cape Ann that made quarrying successful. The men worked year-round in the quarries — irrespective of weather. Before steam engines and drills became available in the 1850s, most of the arduous work was done by hand or with teams of oxen.
The Great Depression ushered in the collapse of the local granite industry. By that time, demand shifted to concrete and steel for building construction and asphalt for street paving. For over 100 years, however, the rock cut and shipped from Cape Ann was used in the construction of many famous buildings throughout the U.S. — including parts of the Statue of Liberty and other great monuments. Paving stones from local quarries were used in the construction of thousands of streets worldwide.
Today, most of the quarries in Cape Ann have filled with both rain and spring water to form deep ponds. Many of the quarries are now hidden in forests which nature has reclaimed. Owing to their colorful beauty and intriguing nature, the quarries are popular with visitors and artists alike. Guided quarry tours are offered frequently at Halibut Point State Park in Rockport — site of the Babson Farm Quarry.
From www.cape-ann.com
E.J. Lefavour
www.khanstudiointernational.com
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Deb Bretton Robinson The artist of The Month at Alchemy
I’ve featured Deb’s work before on the pages of GMG. now she has the space at Alchemy-
She writes-
Come in from the cold and enjoy Debra Bretton Robinson’s exhibit of her acrylic paintings at the Alchemy Cafe and Bistro on 3 Duncan St., Gloucester until March 4th aptly titled "Out of the Cold". She includes many vibrant, warm and colorful scenes of Gloucester and Cape Ann. Don’t miss it!
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Huh-Yoooge! The Bandit Kings are back from LA!
Hello lovely Banditos, we meet again…
What’s the good word?
When last we spoke, The Bandit Kings were just about to get a stellar review from Francis DiMenno in The Noise, Boston. Here’s a snippet:
“…These musicians are no ironists, camp followers, or genre clowns; rather than treating country as a bad joke, they take the genre, and their work, quite seriously indeed, enough to make even a jaded connoisseur want to really like them, and the care they have put into their debut collection is proof. I am even willing to stick my neck out onto the chopping block—something I’ve done about half a dozen times in the last twenty-six years-—and venture that these guys have the potential to be huge. Not lower-case “h” huge, but Huh-yooooge.“
Note the four O’s! You can see the full amazing review here
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More good stuff
This month marks The Bandit’s one-year anniversary as a band (they’ve been friends a lot longer—awww) and to celebrate, the BKs just returned from a STELLAH trip to LA where we were treated to warm breezes and purple mountain majesties…the show at The Mint was amazing and we want to extend special warm thank you’s to Rebecca at Lovestruck Productions (you rock), the awesome staff at The Mint, the fiendish fiddler, Danny Graziani, Nelson Bragg , Mr. Skip Hart for, well a lot of things, our friends and families who flew with us from Boston; everyone who flew from other cities; and of course all our friends from the LA-area who braved the 405 just make it to the show. THANK YOU.
Ann Marie says: “The trip was such a great experience. We were so proud to bring some fresh Gloucester air to the west coast and show LA what we are made of.”
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Upcoming
We’ve got some awesome shows coming up soon:
• like, Dennis Monagle’s Wednesday Night Showcase @ LAT 43°s Minglewood Tavern on Wednesday, February 16 at 9pm (free);
• and The Rhumbline this Saturday, February 19 at 9pm with guest drummer Mr. Dave Mattacks (KBMG, Paul MaCartney, Roseanne Cash), free;
• and then there’s the show at the Dolphin Striker in Portsmouth, NH on Friday, March 11 at 9pm (free);
• oh and then we’ve been invited back to TT the Bears in Cambridge, MA on Thursday, March 31 at 8:30pm. This show is $12 but there’s gonna be five bands and us so it’ll be worth it (buy tickets here).
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There are trip photos and more dates at www.banditkings.com
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The Bandit Kings are:
Renee Dupuis on lead vocals and keys, Ann Marie, also on lead vocals, Dennis Monagle on drums, Joe Cardoza on bass, and Dan King on lead guitar. The Bandit Kings’ play original tunes written by the band members and hot b-sides by classic artists for longer shows. They have found bare-bones musical chemistry, including the rich meld of vocalists Ann Marie and Dupuis, who “both have voices that bring us back to the dawn of country rock, whisky soaked and raspy in just the right places while never crossing into the overpowering. The song is a rare treat that could have been tossed aside as a boring anachronism in less capable hands.” -Boston Band Crush
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