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Month: September 2011
The News From Rocky Neck via Judy Robinson Cox
Hurricane a/k/a Tropical Storm Irene Mug-up
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NIGHTS ON THE NECK
THURS, SEPTEMBER 1, NIGHTS ON THE NECK, 5-9pm
Friday, September 1 : Tom Nihan, A Small Show of New Work
Kismet Wharf / Residency Studio, 51A Rocky Neck Ave
7-10 pm
For more information, call 978-879-6211
Apples Hanging from the Sun, oil, 15" x11"
Ruth Mordecai : Open Studio and Sale
Saturday, September 3 and Monday, September 5
Paintings, drawings, monoprints, collages, 1980 – 2007, framed and unframed
All work priced to sell to make room for new work.
4 Terrace Lane, Rocky Neck
(up the stairs across Rocky Neck Avenue from IMAGINE. Look for Balloons on the stairs andBalloons on the porch of the third house up on the right.)
Call Ruth at 617 462 9171 for more information.
August 31 – September 13: From Cape Ann to Tahiti
Oil paintings by Rokhaya Waring
RECEPTION : SAT, September 3, 6 – 8pm
Rocky Neck Gallery, 53 Rocky Neck Ave
Sunset, Opunohu Bay 20" x 20" , oil by Rokhaya Waring
Last June, I traveled to Moorea, a volcanic island in the middle of the South Pacific and part of Tahiti. Moorea can truly be called "Paradise on Earth". A place I had only read about was suddenly the place I stood, paints in hand. I often had the feeling there of being in a dream. I couldn’t help but think of Fletcher Christian and the Bounty or wonder where Gauguin and Matisse might have walked… My greatest challenge was seeing through its picture-postcard beauty. It is a real place, after all. On Tahiti I was drawn by the swiftly changing clouds, lush vegetation, and the colors of the ocean- the same elements I love about my home in Gloucester, Mass., on the Atlantic. As far apart as they are, each place has helped me see the other- more often contrasting though at times reminiscent.
Guest Artist at Khan Studio
Dorothy Englander, Through Sept 15
RECEPTION: Saturday, Sept 3, 4-7pm
Khan Studio / Good Morning Gloucester Gallery on Madfish Alley
Artwork by Dorothy Englander
Dorothy Englander, a resident of Albany, NY, holds an MFA from The University at Albany and a BS from Skidmore College. She has received awards for her work, which she has exhibited regionally and nationally since 1980. Her art is in public, corporate, and private collections. She has taught painting in college and private settings.
Dorothy works in a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolor, drawing, monotype, collage, and digtal imaging. She incorporates abstraction with recognizable imagery in her work.
Dorothy’s Guest Artist Exhibit at Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery at 77 Rocky Neck will run from Friday, 9/2 through Thursday, 9/15 with an Opening Reception on Saturday, 9/3 from 4:00-7:00 pm.
Khan Studio, Madfish Alley | www.khanstudiointernational.com | 857-891-9054
Wedding Gifts from Sigrid Olsen Art
Fish and Birds have long been among my favorite motifs. The egret was, in fact, the first shape I cut out of the surface of a potato and applied to the surface of a fabric to print. It was the central icon of my company’s logo and still to this day graces many a card or platter in my gallery. And love is one of my favorite emotions. The promise of new love is imbued with such hopefulness, such optimism that the notion of an upcoming wedding grabs everyone’s heart and makes it sing.
I developed two favorite motifs long ago to honor the happy couple and can be created on a platter and inscribed with the names and date of the wedding.
NOW we also haveLove Cards: Kissing Fish and Love Birds to enclose with your gift!
34 Rocky Neck Ave | Gloucester | MA | (978) 281.1766
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Music Around Town ~ August 1 – 4, 2011
This Thursday at the Harbor Loop Concert to play ~ Phat Maxx and the opening act Chelsea Berry
Opening act ~ Chelsea Berry
Photo By Louise
Thursday – 9:00 to 12:00 ~ Dave Sag’s Blues Party
Dave says,
Well, another summer shot to hell. I’m needing all this week to recover from last weekend’s grueling gigload. Nearly made $150 for three nights’ work. Things are looking up! We’re going to razzmatazz you this thursday with the likes of Mr. Andrew Clark, the tootin’ Torquemada of the tenor. Thrill to the dentist drill-like sorties from one of the most pre-eminent sax tootlers in the New England area. A.C.’s the man! Whether he’s crooning yer favorite toon or just outgassing to the boogie beat, you’ll find something to pray for.
Pushing the beat behind him will be one of my personal faves, Mr. Forrest “Gump” Padgett. Or, “Frosty” as we refer to him. I don’t know why. Someone left him here one night and we can’t figure out how to get him home!
Of course,all you air glitar heads will be happy to know that, yes, Greg T. will be there, too, as well as myself.
Friday – 9:30 to 12:30 ~ Down and Derby Band
Photo by Sharon Lowe
Saturday – 9:30 to 12:30 ~ Soul Force ~V~
Sunday ~ 8:30 ~ Pitch Black Ribbons
http://www.captcarlo.com/index.cfm
Thursday – 6:30 to 9:30 ~ John Jerome – acoustic
Friday – 9:00 to 12:00 ~ Full Circle
Saturday – 6:00 to 8:00~ CASEY HERLIHY
9:00 – 12:00 – FAST TIMES 80’S TRIBUTE SHOW
Sunday – 3:00 to 6:00 ~ MICHAEL KING
The Dog Bar~http://dogbarcapeann.com/welcome1.html
Thursday – 9:00 to 11:00 ~ Marina Evans
Friday – 9:00 to 12:00 ~ Blue Bop – featuring Marty Rowen, Dave Mattacks and Dave Brown
Saturday- 9:00 to 12:00 ~ Funbucket
Sunday – 9:00 to 12:00 ~
Minglewood Tavern
Photo by Louise
Groovin’ at the Lat.
Live Music at Latitude 43!
September 2, 2011
Ned Nugent & The Big Babies
Ultimate Rock N Roll Band! In the Pub
September 3, 2011
Mike O’Connell Band
Southern/Classic Rock In the Pub
Alchemy~http://www.alchemybistro.com/
“Art of Alchemy”
Wednesday.
10% of proceeds go to fund Gloucester Arts Education.
We’ll have a new artist every month. Matt
Wednesday ~ Ladies night ~ 7:00 to 9:00 ~
The Franklin Cafe ~ http://www.franklincafe.com/
Friday night – 7:00pm ~ Chelsea Berry
Cape Ann Brewing ~ http://www.capeannbrewing.com/
Thursday nights ~ Open mic with Brian Fines
Friday night 9:30 to close~Troy and Tramack
Saturday 9:30 ~ 9:00 pm ~ The Runaround
Madfish Grille ~ http://www.madfishgrille.com/
Thursday – 9:00 to close ~ Soul Rebel Project
Friday – 9:00 to close ~ 9:00 pm ~ Safety
Saturday – 9:00 to close ~ Richard James
Sunday – 9:00 To close ~ Jack Lee and Diversity ~ 5.00 dollar cover charge
Topside Grille – Events ~ http://www.topsidegrill.com/index.php?link=events
Jazz brunch-11:00 to 2:00
Giuseppe’s~ http://www.giuseppesma.com/Giuseppes/Welcome.html
Click photo for info and tour.
Thursday – Saturday 8:30 pm ~ JOE THOMAS
Sunday – 7:00 pm ~
http://www.thecapeann.org/
www.henryallen.org
First Monday of the month
Gloucester Dine and Dance Cruise ~ http://gddcruise.com/menu.html
7:00 ~Jack Lee and Diversity
http://www.espressoitaliangrille.com/
Sunday Brunch – 11:00 to 2:00 ~
Monday night karaoke
DJ SCOTTIE MAC @ ESPRESSO’S
Coffee House at Saint John’s ~ http://www.stjohnsgloucester.org/
7:00pm –
Pleasant Street Tea Company ~ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gloucester-MA/Pleasant-Street-Tea-Co/69436656326#!/pages/Gloucester-MA/Pleasant-Street-Tea-Co/69436656326
The Gloucester House – http://www.thegloucesterhouse.com/
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=237702456259719
Cruiseport Gloucester ~ http://www.cruiseportgloucester.com/
Studio Restaurant ~ http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Studio-Lounge-Deck/118740858169297?sk=wall
Friday ~ 9:00 ~ Generation Gap
Saturday ~9:00 to 12:00~
Sunday – 6:00 pm ~
Antonio Gentile Memorial Bandstand Summer Concert Series ~ http://www.capeannvacations.com/festival-event.cfm?id=268
Gentile Bandstand Summer Concert Series, 32 Revere St., Gloucester, MA 01930
7:oo pm ~ Cape Ann Community Band
Cape Ann Community Cinema – http://www.massbayfilmproject.org/
Woodmans – http://www.woodmans.com/
Woodman’s of Essex
Latin Night events at the Lobster Trap is Essex, presented by Franco Lazo Morales, Woodman’s Director of Entertainment. You can expect a live music set early around 7 that will lead you into Salsa lessons and a live DJ Latino-style dance party! Franco is from Mexico City and works as a soloist inviting along special guests, he plays a variety of Latin inspired music with a reggae flare. Please spread the word, these events are taking place every Thursday in May with prospects of continuing throughout the Summer!
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?created&¬e_id=10150175856403124#!/event.php?eid=215246525158899
Sea Garden Restaurant at Seaward Inn – http://www.seawardinn.com/ http://www.seawardinn.com/pdfs/Seaward%20Inn_Calendar_2010.pdf
The SEAWARD INN, Rockport welcomes back Jay & Abby Michaels, The Harper and the Minstrel, Sunday Morning Live,
9:00 a.m. to Noon, September 4th. during a Breakfast Buffet by the Sea.
“Celtic Harps, Flutes, Recorders, Penny Whistle, Bowed Psaltery, Guitar, Dulcimer and beautiful vocal harmonies will transport you to another place and time!
Visit blog.seawardinn.com or call 978-546-3471. There is no cover charge!
The Shalin Liu Performance Center ~ Performance Center” – http://www.rockportmusic.org/newperformance.html
10:00 pm ~
Click the banner for upcoming events
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA
978-546-7391 or www.rockportmusic.org
Shalin Liu Performance Center,
Main Street in Rockport, MA
Old Sloop Coffee House ~ http://www.rockportucc.org/oldsloopcoffeehouse.htm
Click banner for event happenings
The Rockport Legion Band~http://rockportlegionband.wordpress.com/
Steve Thomas, Music Director Rockport (MA) Legion Band WEB: http://rockportlegionband.wordpress.com E: rockportband@gmail.com
One World Coffeehouse ~ http://oneworldcoffeehouse.org/
One World Coffeehouse has been hosting folk & acoustic music since 1993. Concerts are held (more or less) monthly on Saturday night. All concerts start at 8 PM. Unless otherwise noted, $15 donation at the door. Handicapped accessable. Reservations:978-768-3690
The Farm – http://farmbargrille.com/events.html
Friday – 9:00 ~
Saturday -9:00 ~
The Landing – http://www.thelandingat7central.com/index.php/calendar
Friday 8:30 pm
Saturday – 9:00 pm ~The Bandit Kings
Sunday 6:00 – Michael O’Leary
Up coming events
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Video- Amenities At The Bass Rocks Ocean Inn
Esther gives us a rundown of some of the amenities available to guests at the Bass Rocks Ocean Inn.
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GOING ONCE!
The Sawyer Free Library’s Annual Art Auction Starts Today!
You can Bid on your favorite Painting all Through the Month of September. The live Auction Will take place on October 5th 2011 including The preview party, with a lot of great food, drink and Entertainment will begin at 6pm and the live Vocal Auction Starts at 7pm. This is the time to get a great painting by one your favorite Cape Ann Artists for a great price.
Go and Check it out at the Sawyer Free Library!
CLICK HERE FOR THE SAWYER FREE LIBRARYS FACEBOOK PAGE
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Missing Dog: Rubio
Rubio has been missing since 6pm last night!
Rubio was last seen near the end of Riverside Avenue (around 10:30pm) near the forge. He is very scared and will run away from you if you try and chance him. Please if you see him, do not approach him. Please call Animal Control or Cape Ann Animal Aid 978-283-6055
Let’s get him home safe!
-Alicia
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Joe Garland 1922-2011 RIP
A Cannon Salute, and Farewell to Joe Garland
By Gail McCarthy, Gloucester Daily Times Staff Writer
“Joseph Garland, Gloucester’s historian, spent the last moments of his life in his beloved house by the sea.
One of the last sounds he heard on Tuesday was a cannon salute, a tradition he treasured; he would often give boats passing by a round from his own small cannon.
Garland’s family brought him home from the hospital Tuesday afternoon under hospice care. He would have turned 89 on Sept. 30. But he spent his last 90 minutes of life surrounded by family.
“When we brought him into the house from the ambulance, the (schooner) Lannon was heading out to sea with a sail excursion,” said Rob Carlson, his stepson. “We got him set up in the bed, and the Lannon was heading straight into port and we fired the cannon to get their attention. They immediately changed course and came over and gave a salute, fired their cannon and we fired back for them.
“About 10 minutes later,” he said, “Joe was gone.”
Helen Garland, his wife, said the bed was set up for him to look out at the harbor and the city.
“He was peacefully aware and was squeezing my hand right up to the end,” she said.”
To read more on Joe’s passing, please click here and for Richard Gaines’ article.
My dad was a great admirer of Joe and although he loved Joe’s books, I remember heated discussions over city policies. After my dad passed, my mom and I stopped to talk with Joe as he worked on his sailboat across the road from his house. He will be sadly missed at the Schooner Races this weekend. It was always a treat to hear his voice announcing the schooners passing by the boulevard during the Parade of Sail.
To quote John F. Kennedy-
“We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch – we are going back from whence we came. ”
Rest in Peace, Joe. The sea will always be your home.
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series of pictures of girls being silly during storm pics from howard amaral
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Video- 2012 Gloucester Fisherman Calendar Interview With EJ
Calendars Are Now Available
You can go to EJ’s website to order yours- www.khanstudiointernational.com
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Something Different After The Rain- Indian Pipe Found on East Main Street From Kathy Chapman
Indian Pipe found on East Main street.
The dainty, extremely delicate flowers of the epiparasitic Indian pipe appear in the fall following a rain.
Kathy Chapman
Here is some information about the Indian Pipe or Ghost Flower from www.uswildflowers.com
Wildflowers of the United States
Indian Pipe, Ghost Flower, Ghost Plant – Monotropa uniflora
When first seen, Indian Pipe seems more like a mushroom or other fungus than like a true flowering plant due to the color – or lack of color. However, it has a stem, bract-like scales in place of leaves, and a single flower at the end of the stem.
Indian Pipe has roots through which it gathers its nourishment. The plant lacks chlorophyll but instead gets its nutrients through a mutually beneficial relationship with a fungus in the soil where it grows.
Source: http://uswildflowers.com/detail.php?SName=Monotropa%20uniflora
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