Did You Know? (Gloucester Creates Art Big Time)

 Nyctalopia prevents me from doing many things at night because I can’t see to drive, but last night my awesome sister, Judy Wilburn and her husband, Ron drove up from Winthrop to take in some amazing things on Main Street with me. 

First there was the incredibly well attended reception for the Rocky Neck Art Colony’s Winter Show.  There was great art, lots of cool, fun people, amazing food, beverages and decorations most generously provided by sponsors: Topside Grille, Lat 43, Alchemy, Jalepenos, Cruiseport Gloucester, The Boston Beer Company, Stop & Shop and Corliss Bros.  If you missed it, you missed the event of the season; but you can still stop in daily to see the exhibit at 130 Main Street through December 29. 

Then we stopped at the The Annie and saw Henry Allen and some of the really great art at the “Gloucester Creates Art” exhibit.  If you missed last night, you have one last chance to see this dynamic exhibit on Men’s Night, Thursday, December 8 from 5:00-9:00pm.  In addition to some great art, there will be music and food in a really cool space that Henry has lovingly created for our community.

We ended up at Fred Bodin’s open house at Bodin Historic Photo & Fine Art.  I love Fred and its always great to stop in his gallery and visit.  He had some great refreshments, and as always, great photography, art, cards, prints, calendars, pottery and more.  BTW, in case you don’t know, GMG will be having its Christmas Party at Bodin Historic Photo on Saturday, December 17th, and Joey will be providing the pizza.  More details will be forthcoming.  While at his open house, I met Steve Ludwick.  While I don’t want to encourage duck envy on the blog, Steve is the proud owner of one humungus duck.  He is also the local Aflac agent, and lives in West Gloucester.  If you want to receive money if you are hurt and can’t work, contact Steve at 978-879-8453 or stephen_ludwick@us.aflac.com to find out how.  He’ll show up at your place with the big honkin duck in his back seat to tell you all about it. 

E.J. Lefavour

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