Year: 2011

Partners in ART!

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This is what Happens when you give your MusicianĀ Partner a Camera for Christmas!

David “Doc” Vincent and Debbie Clarke

an Audio Visual ArtĀ colabraration

Orca Spotted In Boston

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Joey- here are Donald Chapelle’s of Brilliant Ice Sculpture in Lawrence’s First Night Boston Orca sculpture pix. Cape Pond Ice supplied Donald with sculpture ice blocks and logistical support for his beautiful ice creations

Tree Professionals ā€“ Brings down 75ā€˜Tree – Video

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Lachance Tree Professionals brings down a 75 foot tree with acrobatic easy.

Enjoy the video belowĀ 

Music byĀ  Calendar ā€“ ā€œWhat the wind has leftā€ on Gimme Sound

Barry Laufer Recalls His Days In Gloucester

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

In 1962-1964 I had the pleasure to be stationed on
the best unit in the best town possible. I served aboard the USCG
General Greene which back then tied up at the old fish pier.
In those simpler days we loved the town and the town loved
us. I can remember all the times we answered distress calls to tow
some fishing boat back to port and how they never let go of the tow
line without putting some of thier catch on the end of it. The
people of Gloucester were the warmest people I have ever known.
They made a young man far from home feel welcome. I am proud to say
that even after all these years I still have some friends there. I
guess the best way i can sum up my feelings for the town is to tell
you that when my time is up my plan is to have my ashes scattered
off the Gloucester coast.
In that way I will feel like
I have come home.

Mercury and Venus in the morning

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If you happen to be up as astronomical twilight begins at 5:30 AM you can catch Mercury rising before the sunrise at 7:14AM. 6:30AM might be a good time to see it. Finding bright Venus is easy. Then go left and down to find Mercury.

Fun Fact: Joey down in St Croix doesn’t have to go as far left. If he was on the equator Mercury would be straight below Venus.

Quote of the Week From Greg Bover

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
January 6, 2011

I would not belong to any club that would have me as a member.

Julius Henry “Groucho” Marx (1890-1977)

Grouchoā€™s comedy career spanned vaudeville, radio, film and later television. He made 26 movies, half of them with his brothers, Harpo, Chico, Gummo, and Zeppo. Self deprecating and self-taught, he was a voracious reader who said his greatest achievement was to have one of his books listed as a cultural treasure by the Library of Congress. His many witticisms range from the sublime to the ridiculous, often within a single quote: ā€œOutside of a dog, manā€™s best friend is a book. Inside of a dog, itā€™s too dark to read.ā€

Greg Bover

Did you Know?

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That Mount Adnah, formerly known as Jakes Hill, consists of 5.12 acres, which were purchased by Annisquam Village members as a burial ground in 1848?Ā  The first person interred was David Lane, who died in 1848.Ā  The name Adnah was selected because the Hebrew translation means ā€œrest or testimony eternalā€.Ā  The cemetery was incorporated in 1860, and in 1890 the Annisquam & Bay View Civil War Monument was dedicated to the Bay View and Annisquam men who served in the Civil War from 1861-1865.Ā  Nine men from Bay View and Annisquam lost their lives in the Civil War, and their names are inscribed on the monument.Ā  Over the past 155 years, this beautiful location has been improved with walls, shrubs, monuments, tombs, pathways and trees into one of the more unique cemeteries in all of New England.Ā  Persons buried at Mount Adnah represent a diverse cross-section of the Annisquam/Bay View population.Ā  Iā€™ve walked through this cemetery on a number of occasions, and it is a very unique one.Ā  My first time there I encountered three turkeys. Beyond the stones in the photo above is a view of Lobster Cove.

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

Dead of Winter at Inn Magnolia

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Dead of Winter

     at Inn Magnolia    

Have you ever wanted to go on a ghost hunt? Now’s your chance!

On Saturday January 15th, from 8pm to midnight, join author, radio personality, and paranormal investigator Ron Kolek and members of the New England Ghost Project for an investigation of Inn Magnolia. The elegant mansion has a history of unusual occurrences and many visitors have witnessed strange events.
Sign up for this special event and you will become part of the NEGP team as they attempt to collect evidence of paranormal activity at the inn. An initial investigation on Halloween revealed that the spirits there were more than willing to communicate but reluctant to disclose their true identities. Who haunts the inn? Is it one of the former residents, a sailor looking for a lost love, a struggling artist, an ailing child? Or is it something more sinister?
Join Ron and the rest of the NEGP crew for an unbelievable night as they and you attempt to unravel the mystery of Inn Magnolia. The price of this investigation is only $60 and space is extremely limited, so sign up today at www.neghostproject.com/magnolia.htm or for  more information call 978-455-6678.
Overnight accommodations are available from the Inn for $20 off the already very low winter rates. Call 978-525-3642 or go to http://www.innmagnolia.com for room reservations.

Inn Magnolia ā€“ 18 Norman Avenue ā€“ Gloucester, MA 01930
p.s. Watch the Inn Magnolia website, www.InnMagnolia.com, for news of our special evening of music in celebration of Valentines Day — for both guests and local attendees.

Alchemy of Art Gallery announces Patti Sullivan Opening

Posted on by Joanne

Alchemy Tapas & Bistro is Gloucesterā€™s newest culinary patron of the arts. Building on his original vision of Alchemy as a ā€œcommunity living roomā€ and a gathering place for cultural creatives, owner Mark McDonough is proud to host this monthā€™s ā€œThe Alchemy of Artā€ Gallery by showcasing the work of local artist Patti Sullivan on Wednesday January 12, 2011 at 5:30-7:30.

Patti is a Gloucester-based artist whose subjects range from landscapes to city scenes. Her oil paintings are an intense, vivid response to her environment.Ā  She uses saturated hues and expressive brush strokes to create a drama to draw the viewer into her work.

Throughout the year, Patti can be found painting both inside her studio as well as outdoors. Though painting outdoors can be a challenge, she enjoys the experience of transferring the moments and her sense of place onto canvas.

Patti’s work has been recognized by Art du Monde in New York, NY, by the Copley Society in Boston, MA, and by the Rockport Art Association in Rockport, MA.Ā  She is currently represented by ARA Gallery in Hamilton, MA.

ā€œ We are doing this in partnership with the community and in such a way where both the artists and local organizations benefit. Ā In 2011 we will contribute our consignment fee of 10% of all art sales directly to the Gloucester Education Foundation, which bridges budget shortcomings in schools to continue important programs like art and music, programs that we feel must continue for the benefit of the next generation of artistā€, Explains Alchemy owner, Mark McDonough of the partnership.

Each series will open the second Wednesday of the month and include an ā€˜Evening with the Artistā€™ in which the new series will be personally introduced by the artist and patrons can enjoy an evening of live music, appetizers, and drinks while viewing the art and talking with the artist. For more information on Alchemy go to www.alchemybistro.com , on the Gloucester Education Foundation ā€“ www.thinkthebest.org and on Patti Sullivanā€™s work www.pnsullivan.com