Month: February 2012

What’s Your Favorite Vintage Item?

Posted on by S.D. Kelly

The Roving Home’s next show is scheduled to open on April 21st. The idea behind the show (well, the idea behind everything at The Roving Home, really) is an exploration of the place that old things have in our lives, whether our items are valued in the marketplace or just for sentimental reasons.

One of the ways I plan to demonstrate the meaning of our old stuff is by featuring snapshots that readers send in of their favorite vintage item. So I would love it if you could take a few moments to submit a snapshot of something old in your house. Feel free to include yourself in the photo — and if you qualify as vintage, that works too — just make sure to include the vintage item as well as your decrepit self. The item in the snapshot could be something you inherited or a piece you just picked up at the thrift store yesterday. Something as small as a teacup or as large as your house itself. And please send in a couple of sentences stating why the item is significant to you. It would be fascinating to see which of your older possessions you find meaningful and why. And don’t worry about the quality of the photo – it’s not a most-beautiful-photograph contest, just a chance to see what matters to those of you who care about old stuff (like GMG contributor Alicia Pensarosa, for instance, who has a very cool blog featuring vintage stuff).

Just to make it interesting I’ve put together a contest for photo submissions over on The Roving Home’s Facebook page. You can submit your photo there and if your snapshot featuring a vintage item receives the most votes you’ll win a prize from our online shop. You can view more details about the contest HERE.

If you want to participate and aren’t interested in the contest, I would still love to have (and need) your photo for our upcoming show. Please e-mail it to me at therovinghome@gmail.com, or send me a message if you want to send a hard copy of your photo via the post office (I’ll send you my address). Of course you must be willing to have your snapshot used in the show and sending it in gives The Roving Home permission to display the item along with a few lines of explanation from you about why the item is meaningful. Thanks so much for your help, and I hope to see you joining in on Facebook or sending in a photo via e-mail!

Community Stuff Friday

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

From Cape Ann Brewing

Hey Joey,

We are celebrating Mardi Gras @ the Brewery all weekend and wanted to put the shout out to all your followers.  Friday night, Henri Smith is an phenomenal jazz vocalist who grew up in New Orleans and is a true all around entertainer.  On Saturday night, The Runaround will be rocking the house.  For all those who like Cajun style food, we have crawfish and jambalaya all weekend.  Hope to see you there!

Cheers

Walter Bunten
Cape Ann Brewing Co.

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For that special evening on an Italian Cruise

Posted on by God's Morning

If the heels weren’t so high, I could see Paul Morrison sporting a pair of these at Night on the Neck this summer, if for no other reason than to drive Joey crazy.

Submitted by Alice Gardner

E.J. Lefavour

Special Events At Willowdale Estate

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

As many know from reading my posts, my dear friend, and one of my favorite design clients, is Briar Forsythe, proprietor of Willowdale Estate, located in Topsfield. I was delighted to attend Briar’s birthday party, which was a wine and food tasting event, and held in the new conservatory at Willowdale. Usually when there I am up to my elbows in design projects so it was a real pleasure to get a sense of how it feels to be a guest. I’ll write more in a future post about the history of, and rebuilding of, the conservatory.

The party started at 4:00 and the late afternoon sunlight streaming through the conservatory windows lent a warm and welcoming glow to the event. The service was absolutely impeccable (do you find that is not often easy to say?). Chef Joe Joyce and staff had prepared simply the most divine courses, paired with wines that perfectly complemented each dish. All the wines were delicious and I can imagine they would be great paired with any number of meals. Unfortunately, I did not take a snapshot of the first course, which was a  Duxbury Oyster with Champagne Foam and Blood Orange Caviar, served with a sparkling Dibon Cava Brut. I love sparkling wines and found this perfectly not overly sweet. I am not going to go on and on telling you how super delicious was all–it was–and hope the photos give an idea. The wines were provided by Geoffrey Fallon.

Sweet Pea Agnolotti, Lobster Tail, Vanilla Aioli and Pea Shoots
Paired with Lamoreaux Chardonnay
Crispy Pork Belly, Poached Apple, Celeriac Puree, Micro Dijon Greens
Paired with Arabanta Rioja

Seared  Tenderloin of Beef, King Oyster Mushroom, Bone Marrow Cracker, and Bordelaise Paired with Pietrantonj Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Braised Lamb Shank, Grilled Polenta, Mustard Greens and Baby Turnip Paired with Armandiere Cahors 

Visit Willowdale’s website—they are a full service special events venue, specializing in their own in-house fabulous catering. Tours are offered throughout the year and many Gloucester companies do business with Willowdale, including several of our local florists and photographers.

Click last photo to see slideshow of all party pics.

Name Those Tunes!

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

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Yesterday, Peter talked with Henri Smith at Minglewood Tavern about how he’s bringing Charles Neville to Gloucester for Mardi Gras this year.  You’ll hear that he’s mixed some of Henri’s tunes into the video.  Can you name them?  Just reply to this post if you think you know.

Wednesday is the new Thursday, now featuring 3 excellent choices for music every week.  Check it out.

p.s., Thank you Laura Dow for giving Charles Neville an excellent view of Gloucester from Vista Motel.

School vacation is next week… are you ready?

Posted on by dawntheresa

Cool stuff going on during February Vacation at Art Haven and Pathways for Children!

Tie-DyeELEMENTARY PROGRAMS
Paint Big: Monday, Feb 20 | 9 – 11:30am
Tie Dye a T-shirt: Tues, Feb 21 | 9 – 11:30am
Lord of the Rings Day: Wed, Feb 22 | 9 – 3:30p [Check out the video below for more info]
Book Making: Thurs, Feb 23 | 9 – 11:30pm
Jewelry Making: Friday, Feb 24 | 9 – 11:30pm

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Paint Big: Monday, Feb 20 | 12:30 – 3pm
Tie Dye a T-shirt: Tues, Feb 21 | 12:30 – 3pm
Lord of the Rings Day: Wed, Feb 22 | 9 – 3:30p
Book Making: Thurs, Feb 23 | 12:30 – 3:00pm
Photoshop 101: Friday, Feb 24 | 12:30 – 3:00pm

There is a small class fee for each program, but financial assistance is available if needed. Fill out and return the registration form for more information.

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More marine origami

Posted on by Matthew Green

I think some local businesses would get crabby if I tried to pay with folded money…

Dollar bill origami crab. Folded according to the design by Won Park.

(Folded by me, designed by Won Park)

The Cape Hedge Inn, circa 1950

Posted on by Sharon
The Cape Hedge Inn, Land’s End, Rockport, circa 1950 Don Felt/©Fredrik D. Bodin
The Cape Hedge Inn was located at the end of South Street in Rockport, between Cape Hedge and Pebble Beaches. Across the street was the over flow guest house, and the little shack to the right of it was a hot dog stand. In the later 1950s and 1960s, the inn was called the Sandpiper by its new owners. Sadly, the Sandpiper burned in 1978. All that remains is a crumbled foundation.
The Cape Hedge Inn, Land’s End, Rockport, 1954 Anonymous/Fredrik D. Bodin
Aerial printed archivally from the original 4×5 inch film negative in my darkroom. Image #a9245-578
Sandpiper Inn printed digitally from a post card.
Fred

Fredrik D. Bodin
Bodin Historic Photo
82 Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930

Reading and Celebrating Valentine’s Day With Snoop Maddie Mad’s Class

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Cape Ann Brewing Company names Gloucester resident photo contest winner

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Our friend Steve Borichevsky from www.shootingmyuniverse.com took home the honors with his photo being used on the new packaging for Fisherman’s Brew.

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On Tuesday, February 28th at 6 p.m., Cape Ann Brewing Company(CABC) will host an award ceremony in honor of Gloucester resident and photography enthusiast, Steve Borichevsky.
CABC invited the general public to submit photos of local scenes that would best reflects the spirit and courage of the North Atlantic fishing fleet. The winning photo replaces the original image on the Fisherman’s Brew six pack. Borichevsky submitted the winning photo of a fishing vessel returning to it’s home port of Gloucester Harbor, which was selected from over 40 images.

Cape Ann Brewing Company
Founded in 2004, Cape Ann Brewing Company is an award-winning, family-owned, micro-brewery in the heart of the historic seaport of Gloucester in Cape Ann. Brewing beer whose bold flavor and character reflects the spirit and courage of the sailors of the North Atlantic fishing fleet, and is the same passion that drives what we do. The Fisherman’s line of beer is a tribute to hard work, and a salute to friendships that endure. Cape Ann Brewing continues it’s support of the Northeast Seafood Coalition, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving fishing communities, protecting fishery resources and feeding the world, and urges people to get involved in aiding our local fishermen.

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Cape Ann Brewing Will Be Fielding a Squad “Nacho Libre” for Our Bikini and Speedo Dodgeball Tournament March 4th.  For more Details click here

Tea Party Ship Beaver’s new planking Photos- Kathy Chapman

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Laying the planking over the deck beams of the Beaver.

http://www.kathychapman.com

BeaverDecks

Red Rock Canyon Panoramas and More

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I’ve gone to Vegas for years but rarely leave the Strip.  My usual Vegas trip is not what people envision when they think of Vegas.  I hardly gamble but spend most of the time at the spa chilling out in the spa lounge or wet facilities Jacuzzi saunas or by the pool and eating my way through town.

This trip my boy had a photo shoot out in Red Rock Canyon for some crazy singer.  While I’m also not the type to hike I had a blast.  Maybe because the Rabbit let me mess around with his full frame Canon’s but also because Red Rock Canyon is so unlike anything we have out here that I found it fascinating.

It’s only about 15 minutes off the strip and I highly recommend making a day of it if you head out there.

Here are some of the shots out of my Sony HX9V (Two Albums- One With The Panoramas)-

Come On Summer! From Ann Kennedy

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Ann Writes-

I know it’s time for summer when I stare longingly at last year’s photos!   Can hardly wait!  As usual, we’re loving the great coverage of all things Gloucester and have started the count-down to return!

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"Reverie" at Lille Fine Art Salon

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The inaugural exhibit, Reverie at Lille, is curated to allow escapism and contemplation among paintings of landscape, seascape, still life, and architecture. The works of eight notable Cape Ann impressionist, luminist, and colorist painters: John Caggiano, Rudi Colao, Suzanne Crocker, Jonathan MacAdam, Eugene Quinn, Lauri Fielding, and Jill Demeri are featured. Four nudes by Camilla McRoberts, painted at the Art Students League of NewYork from 1951-1953, are also on exhibit to introduce the second Lille event coming in May 2012: Nude at Lille.

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Lille Fine Art Salon, located at One Lawson Lane, Suite 15 in the lakeside city of Burlington, VT, will be the site of Reverie at Lille, an exhibition which runs from February 10, 2012 to April 6, 2012.  Reverie at Lille showcases a collection of more than 70 works by notable impressionist, luminist, and colorist painters from the island of Cape Ann situated on the north shore of Boston, MA.

The opening receptions will be held on two evenings, Friday, February 17 and Saturday, February 18, 2012, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Lille Fine Art Salon, One Lawson Lane, Suite 15, Burlington, VT. Lille will also host weekly “Salon Evenings.” Every Thursday night, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., the public is invited to the salon to meet exhibiting artists and art experts and enjoy refreshments. The first “Salon Evening” is February 23, 2012.