Year: 2011
Towing The Greasy Pole Through The Harbor
Towing The Greasy Pole Through The Harbor
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Ipswich Chowder Fest This Weekend
Hi Joey,
I haven’t seen any press on this, but the Ipswich Chowder Fest is this weekend in downtown Ipswich. What better place to sample some of the best chowder on the planet! I’m attaching a shot of tonight’s dinner – take out from Halibut Point!
Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid
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Did You Know? (Joan Kerry)
That Joan Kerry was born in London, July 27, 1929 and died October 5, 1996 on Rocky Neck in Gloucester? She grew up in the Seattle area, attended Washington State University, and graduated from the Museum School at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts in 1958. Kerry also studied in Tuscany and Sicily.
She lived on Rocky with her companion and artist colleague, Giovanni Aceto in this house. Kerry was an expert in the ancient medium of egg tempera, and developed innovative techniques for oil pastels, which were described by Gloucester artist Charles Movalli in a July, 1984 article in American Artist.
On Rocky Neck her garden delighted passers-by, who would stop and chat, and inspired many artists to paint its lilies, pink poppies and wisteria vines.
Kerry was very active in the arts organizations of the Cape Ann area. She was a member of the Rockport Art Association from 1977-1996, and was also active in the Rocky Neck Art Colony and a director of the North Shore Arts Association. In 1971 she was the manager of the Rocky Neck Gallery in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
In addition to local awards, she had received awards from the Oil Pastel Association at Nyack-on-Hudson, N.Y., the Pen and Brush Club of New York City, and Arena 77 of Binghamton, New York. The Christian Science Monitor had described the “brilliance, color, and imagination” of her work, and Long Island reviewer Malcolm Preston wrote of her paintings displaying a “dreamlike fantasy with intricate, sinewy rhythms.”
Kerry died in Gloucester on October 5, 1996 at age 67. This is one of her paintings.
E.J. Lefavour
www.khanstudiointernational.com
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Rubber Duck is the last one on the Greasy Pole
Rubber Duck knew it was her last chance on the greasy pole.
Doesn’t look that tough, tide seems about right.A guy in a boat with a chainsaw decided that Rubber Duck’s new name is “Hey Buddy!”
No argument from me! Hey Buddy it is.
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You’re Invited! Eat, Drink, Rebuild Beach Gourmet, Savour Wine and Cheese and the displaced families as they rebuild after the tragic fire.
At The Elks, October 13th
Please join the community of well-wishers as we band together to raise funds to aid Beach Gourmet, Savour Wine and Cheese and the displaced families as they rebuild after the tragic fire.
We will enjoy food donated by local businesses, a cash bar, and a small live auction to benefit Beach Gourmet and Savour wine and cheese.
Click on the link below to RSVP. We need to have an idea of numbers. You may also email us ateatdrinkrebuild@gmail.com if you would like to donate but cannot attend.
Entrance fee is a minimum of $50 per person- you decide. Please pay that day by cash or check made out to Action Inc. The entrance fee will be dispersed among the families by Action. No credit cards please!
Sincerely,
Friends of Matt, John and Kathleen
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“SURVEY” AT ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATION
Show by Award Winning Photographers Law Hamilton and Dale Blank with Sculptor John Fleming Opens October 2
“Survey,” featuring many new works by photographers Dale Blank and Law Hamilton and sculptor John Fleming, will be showing at the Rockport Art Association’s Martha Moore Room on October 2 through October 16, 2011. An Opening Reception with the artists will be held on Sunday afternoon, October 2, from 2 – 4pm.
The collaboration of Ms. Blank, a Gloucester landscape photographer, Ms. Hamilton, a Rockport naturalist photographer, and Rockport artist/sculptor Fleming, “Survey” provides sweeping landscapes, graphic close-ups and double exposures designed to share their unique views of the world. Most of the photographs are representations of Cape Ann. Mr. Fleming’s work is full of texture, yet reminiscent of charcoal drawing.
His sculptures inhabit the world created by the photographs.
“My sculpture primarily involves the human figure. To work on a sculpture, building and shaping the surface only to cut parts away and rebuild again, is to try to impart the same sense of growth, neglect, breaking down and recovery that we all experience,” says John.
Dale waits for the best light, in the golden hours before sunrise and sunset, or in the aftermath of a storm. “I hope to increase appreciation of the natural and built environments by sharing the beauty of these places.” Reflections, symmetrical components and fleeting light are the mainstays of her work.
Law is known for her unique photographs of the region’s flora. “Love of nature leads me to express through investigation, using patterns to lead the eye to a new perspective of what otherwise might be passed by,” she states.
All three are artist members of the Rockport Art Association. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am – 5pm and Sunday, 12pm – 5pm. Galleries are open free to the public.
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Official Statement From Mayor Kirk Regarding Rebuilding The Greasy Pole
I reached out to Mayor Kirk this morning for a statement about the greasy pole.
Here is her response.
The Greasy Pole will be rebuilt. I have already met with members of the Fiesta Committee this morning and assured them the city will be their partner. It will take a community effort though. We need the Fiesta Committee, the Waterways Board and the city to all step up to the financial challenge. The Greasy Pole represents a tradition and culture that we cherish in Gloucester, and we won’t let it vanish.
Regards, Carolyn Kirk Mayor
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Valentino’s Pizza Reopens With Thin Crust
It was good, a crust unlike any other in Gloucester. Incredible that yet another Pizza joint opens within a football field’s distance of at least 7 places to buy pizza. I count Sclafani’s, Sebastians, Virgilio’s, Giuseppe’s, La Trattoria, Minglewood Tavern, Valentino’s and I’m not sure if Café Sicilia does or doesn’t sell pizza. All within a football field range.
Hopefully they can carve out their own niche and everyone can prosper.
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Video Rusty Shatford Greasy Pole Collapse Reaction
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Video- Two Time Former Greasy Pole Champ Samo Frontiero Vows- “By Hook or By Crook The Greasy Pole Will Rise Again”
Video Below- Manny Simoes
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Going Once, Going Twice…………..
The Sawyer Free Library’s Annual Art Auction
You can place a silent bid Bid on your favorite Painting all Through the Month of September until Oct. 5th. 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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On The Whiteboard At Ryan and Wood Distillers
We had a great visit with Bobby Ryan last night at the Distillery. Look for Patrick Ryan’s report soon.
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Live Greasy Pole Video Feed Right Now!!!! Live Interviews From the Beach
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Video Greasy Pole Being Towed Through Gloucester Harbor from Paulie Walnuts-
From DiscoverGloucester
we will be updating all day
Official Statement From Mayor Kirk Regarding Rebuilding The Greasy Pole
I reached out to Mayor Kirk this morning for a statement about the greasy pole.
Here is her response.
The Greasy Pole will be rebuilt. I have already met with members of the Fiesta Committee this morning and assured them the city will be their partner. It will take a community effort though. We need the Fiesta Committee, the Waterways Board and the city to all step up to the financial challenge. The Greasy Pole represents a tradition and culture that we cherish in Gloucester, and we won’t let it vanish.
Regards, Carolyn Kirk Mayor
Donna Ardizzoni Photos-
Ex Champs of the greasy Pole, Tom Favazza, Scott Clayton, Stew McGillvary On the Scene
Greasy Pole Being Hauled Out Of The Water At Rose’s Marine From Paulie Walnuts
Another angle from Rob Foley
So proud of our team!
You guys are the best. I wouldn’t trade any one of you for anyone else. Great work on bringing this critical story to our readership and the world.
GMG Takin’ No prisoners!!!!
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Greasy Pole Photos Before and Now 9/30/2011
Greasy Pole Photos Before and NOW 9/30/2011
I took this photo of the Pole Monday at Low Tide. It hasn’t been looking to healthy lately. The Storms took their toll
NOW 09/30/2011
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Chickity Check It! The Bean and Snoop Maddie Mad Send Monarch to Mexico
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Releasing Monarch Butterfly
September 28th, 2011
Eloise and Madeline Send Monarch to Mexico
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BREAKING NEWS THE GREASY POLE IS GONE!!!!!
PICS AND VIDEOS UPLOADING NOW!!!
SAY IT ISN”T SO
This is Way Worse Than The Red Sox Collapse!!!!!!!
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Enjoying the Weather on Pavilion Beach Photo Donna Ardizzoni
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Greenbelt Walk Sunday
On Sunday morning, Oct 2nd, Greenbelt’s own Becky Dean will lead a one-hour walk at Greenbelt’s latest project site – 125 Bray Street, the proposed 6.5 acre expansion of our Tompson Street Reservation. The public is welcome to join Becky from 9-10am to learn more about the project, which will enhance the reservation trail system and further protect wildlife habitat in this 300-acre community resource. RSVP to becky@ecga.org. Directions can be found at http://www.ecga.org/Events/walks.html.
Thanks.
Mary Williamson
Director of Community Engagement
Good Morning Gloucester 