Month: March 2013

Next Auction Tuesday!

Posted on by Sharon

Cape Ann Auction

Tues. March 26, 6pm 

1 Lexingtion Ave, Magnolia Libary

Magnolia Village in Gloucester, MA 

This sale features a art, jewelry antiques & more from a Rockport MA home, incl:

Art:

– unsigned painting on wooden chair seat attributed to Al Czerapak,  personally presented to the consignor.
– several unframed Jonathan Hotz paintings of Cape Ann Seascapes
* Oil on canvas in the manner of Angelo Dall’Oca Bianca 48″x22″
* Oil on canvas of lake scene signed Bonnie Ford
*  Black and white photo of schooner ship
*  color photo of Sea Devil 1938
*   Signed Rockport print by Correale
* 1913 print of pretty woman, Acrylic painting of Magnolia mass signed J. Goldrick
* Acrylic painting up in Burnham Boatyard Essex Mass signed Jay. Goldrick
*  O/B Of boatyard signed RC Benham
* Unsigned oil on board of boat yard
*  primitive oil on canvas painting of farmhouse signed?
*  Oil on board painting of lighthouse signed May S Hammond
*  Old schooner on canvas painting signed Betty Flygare
* Acrylic painting of brook signed TR Searle
*  pair of Impressionist cityscape oil on board European scenes
*  Vintage black-and-white photograph of circus elephant signed RW Tarr                                        more….

Jewelry: We’ll have hundreds of pieces of jewelry, many to be pieces sold in lots. Here is a small sample of what we have.

   * 14 karat gold Druzy ring
* 14 karat gold rope bracelet
* Unusual etched clear glass Cameo brooch
* Sterling silver and marcasite Jack in the pulpit pin signed Han
* Rosary beads with cobalt blue and Austrian crystal beadsp
* Rhinestone necklace
* Rhinestone shoe buckles
* Sterling silver pendant and earring  set signed ?
* Sterling silver onyx and mother of pearl bracelet
* Unusual enamel whale pin
* Trifari gold-tone bracelet
* Beautiful rhinestone and blues tone brooch set in gold-tone sign J.J.
* Napier seashell charm bracelet
* Colored stone charm bracelet
* Gold-tone ships anchor brooch
* Tigers eye necklace and bracelet by Sigrid Olsen
* Sterling silver and red Jasper stone with matching charm, still has original Macy’s price tag
* Several large tray and box lots of parts pieces in jewelry findings
* A collection of rings including sterling silver and gold plated
* A collection of rhinestone and other very beautiful necklaces suitable for prom night
* Many, many more pieces of jewelry

Misc:
  • A collection of antique fountain pens, mechanical pencils incl: Marbleized and herringbone Parker, Sheaffer, Fords,
  • Signed Hitchcock Company Mirror,
  • Collection of antique bottles including, G. Dennis botonic beer Manchester, George a Davis Gloucester mass, Blatchford brothers Gloucester mass, GE Trumbull Gloucester mass, bitters, blob-tops, aquas, Harrison Royal Oak, Buffalo Lithia Springs and many more.
  • Sears & Roebuck’s transit in original box
  • Antique photo album with old cabinet card photographs And Tintypes,
  • Antique beverage boxes including Virginia Dare carbonated beverages, Old Kerry,  and Narragansett ale
  • Tole-ware tray signed Annie Domini (Peter Hunt student?)
  • Our snack bar will now be a kitchen! Come early, have a bite and save your seat.

    As usual, there is NO BUYER’S PREMIUM at The Cape Ann Auction.

    MA lic#2621

    See pictures of a small amount of what we have at

    www.auctionzip.com/auctioneer/gloucester​

Add Another Tradition Under Attack

Posted on by capeannpainter

Add Another Tradition Under Attack

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From Doug Powers;

“These days people aren’t even necessarily waiting for complaints from anybody, but instead implementing pre-emptive PC:

MUNSON, Ohio — A Northeast Ohio community is taking the “Easter” out of the egg hunt.

As the White House prepares for its annual Easter Egg Roll — a tradition dating back to 1878 — some in the community of Munson Township are asking if it’s okay in Washington, how could the word “Easter” offend someone in this small rural community?

Still, township trustees are opting to call this year’s Easter weekend event “The Spring Egg Hunt.”
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Munson homebuilder Enzo Perfetto is putting up the $600 to put the sponsorship in private hands and the Easter back in the egg hunt.

The decision to have the egg hunt privately sponsored is under review by the county prosecutor.

Perfetto said township trustees have already agreed to calling the event an Easter egg hunt as long as taxpayers aren’t footing the bill.

Eventually somebody will realize how much cholesterol is in eggs, and the name will be changed to the “Spring Hunt for Nothing in Particular.” As a matter of fact, “hunt” might offend animal rights wackos — so I can see that word being removed too.”

Traditional Easter Bunny Cookie Making At Sista Felicia’s House

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Will the recipe make the cookbook?  Only Sista Felicia Knows!

Video Tomorrow!

Here’s a picture from back in at my mom’s place in Naples making them with the Bean back in 2008-

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Community Stuff 3/25/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Three local authors, Reverend Susan Moran, Joe Rukeyser, and Jonathan Strong, will be sharing brief selections from
their work on Sunday, April 14, at 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport, 4 Cleaves Street in
downtown Rockport. Enjoy a cup of cider while listening to and discussing the work of these accomplished writers.
Thank you for sharing this with your readers.
Judy O’Malley

The WOMEN’S COMMUNITY CLUB of MAGNOLIA will hold its Easter Bake Sale on Saturday, March 30th from 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. at the Magnolia Library Center located at the corner of Lexington and Norman Ave. All the proceeds from this fund raiser will go to the club’s scholarship fund.  Each year the Women’s Club gives scholarship money to deserving Magnolia students graduating from Gloucester High School who have been accepted to further their education at institutes of higher learning. 

Rockport Senior center Goings On

New exercise class..Zumba Gold Classes will run for 6 weeks beginning Friday, April 12th at 11:00. 6 weeks/$24.00 or walk in rate of $5.00/class. Call Diane 978-546-2573

ART Classes

North Shore VNA Nurse is at the Rockport Senior Center the 2nd  Thursday of each month from 9:30-12:00. She will check blood pressure and answer any health questions you may have.

Susan Testeverde from Bruce Tarr’s office will be at the center the 1st Thursday of each month for Constituent hours from 1-4 PM.

Shine Counselor, Sefatia Romeo Thekin will be at the Rockport Senior Center each month on the 3rd Tuesday from 1:30-3:30 to assist seniors with their insurance needs.

Awakening Arts with Carla Mattoli. 8 week course includes nature observation, drawing from nature with chalk pastels and a series of watercolor painting exercises.  Tuesdays, April 16- June 4th 1-3PM  8 classes/$40.00

“Drawing what you see” with Elizabeth Harty. This 8 week course will include using a variety of tools to create an interesting composition.  Basic design skills and drawing techniques will be covered. 

Alaska in April Jim Wallius will show a computerized presentation of Alaska at 1:00 PM on April17th. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP 978-546-2573

Mohegan Sun Trip on April 24th we will leave from the Rockport Depot at 7:00 AM and we will depart from the Casino at 4:30PM. Cost is $25.00 and includes transportation, a $15.00 bet and a $15.00 food voucher.  Call Diane or Paula at the Rockport Senior Center 978-546-2573.

Empty Bowl Painting We will be having another bowl painting at the Rockport Senior Center on Wednesday, April 9th from 3-5 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend. We do need a head count so they know how many bowls to bring. Please call 978-546-2573 for resevations.

The Rockport Senior Center will be having beginner Digital Camera & Intermediate Digital Camera Classes, Intro to Face Book and intro to Tablets, IPad, Kindle & eReaders.  Classes are taught by Colleen McGrath. Call for dates and information, call 978-546-2573

Memory Loss: What’s Normal, What’s Not  Free seminar on April 9th at 1:00 at the Rockport Senior Center. RSVP 978-546-2573. This program is sponsored by Spectrum Adult Day Care and Addison Gilbert Hospital.

Diabetes Screening On April 11 from 1-3PM. Pre-registration is required.  Call Diane at 978-546-2573.  This screening is sponsored by Addison Gilbert Hospital.

CATA If you need transportation, CATA will pick you up at your home to bring you to the Rockport senior Center. You need to fill out a one-time application at the Senior Center. If you need assistance, Diane will help you with the process.

Cape Ann Museum Project The Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester will be hosting a focus group discussion at the Rockport Senior Center on April 10th from 1:00-2:30 PM. This will bring people together through art conversions, exploring together the power of landscapes to evoke story and imagination. People in this group will follow up with a trip to the museum. RSVP to Diane 978-546-2573

Traveling Chef on April 11th at 11:30 will serve Roast Beef, baked potato, buttered green beans, gravy, parker house rolls, pound cake with blueberry sauce. $3.00, for reservations, call Freda 978-546-5027

Traditional New England Luncheon with Entertainment April 18th Baked scallops with cracker crumbs, wild rice pilaf, peas & asparagus, parker house rolls & Indian pudding $2.00, Call Freda for reservations 978-546-5027

The Scraffts Make a Day Of It At The Seacoast Science Center

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hey Joey,
Just when I thought we had dragged our children to every possible day trip imaginable, we took off after hockey today and went to the Seacoast Science Center…just a couple of miles off the Portsmouth Circle. SOOO worth the short drive!!! My boys LOVE the Gloucester Maritime Center and, as members, we go there all summer long, but the Seacoast Science Center is a perfect compromise between our own “little red aquarium” (as my boys call it) and trekking to Boston to the NE Aquarium. While it is no Mystic Aquarium, it is a fantastic day trip!! During warmer weather they also have great trail hiking and tidal pool exploration because they are located in Odiorne Point State Park. I thought that some of your readers may want to check it out! http://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/
Nichole Schrafft

Does Rubber Duck Want to be a Mommy?

Posted on by paultmorrison

I think I figured it out. This has happened dozens of times. I lose track of Rubber Duck for a minute and the next thing I know she is perched onto another  round shiny object.

Rubber Duck and Joey at GMG Mug-Up
Rubber Duck and Joey at GMG Mug-Up

Jamie at Stones Pub was describing how he was not really that sleep deprived even with one week old baby boy Cameron taking up some of his time lately and the next thing you know Rubber Duck has jumped off the bar.

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Rubber Duck and Jamie at Stone’s Pub

So. Do you think Rubber Duck wants to be a mommy? I never got around to explaining the birds and the bees to RD and now I don’t know how to break it to her. Should I put out a call to Homie and get a nice seagull egg for Rubber Duck to sit on?

Wahooooooooo! Tuffy Represents! In Honduras

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Natural Born Fisherman!

Da Sticka Looks Like It’s Havin A Hell of a Time In Honduras!!!!

Thanks Tuffy!

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Magnolia Historical Society/Blynman School

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

The Blynman School will be the new home of the Magnolia Historical Society.  The following are a couple of pictures of the school.  How many FOB remember going there?

March 9, 2013 Blyman School bubbler March 9, 2013 Imagine March 9, 2013 love this type of window March 9, 2013 who remembers this classroom march 12, MHS

Maria and Niño Cannova

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Pietro, Maria Cannavo ©Kim Smith 2013

Niño, Oldest Son Pietro, and Maria Cannova with their beautiful altar.

Cannova ©Kim Smith 2013

After giving the interview for the St. Joseph film project, Niño gave Felicia the lovely poster of St. Joseph for her altar. He also gave both Felicia and I each a salted and seasoned salmon. Niño travels to Alaska to work on salmon fishing boats. He suggested serving the salmon with fresh lemon, and I did, and it was delicious!! Thank you Canovva Family for your beautiful gifts and warm hospitality.

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Niño’s Gift of Salmon

 

Same Love Marriage

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

This week the Supreme Court begins reviewing laws that ban same-sex marriage. Beautiful video by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, inspired by Macklemore’s two uncles.

Music for Marriage

The Heist

Chelsea Berry shares news about her local show.

Posted on by Joanne

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Hey, all!
This message is going out to all the Glosta folks… thank you  for all the support you have given me over the last 5 years, my music has made its way from barrooms and small festivals to coffeehouses and concert halls and theaters— most of them out of state! This is what I have worked for and I am so grateful that it’s finally happening.. but it also means less shows on the island. 😦  
I’ve run into a number of people this last month who have asked what’s next for me around here — and it just so happens that this week’s show will be unique, fun, and totally different than a lot of shows you may have seen.
Dawn Mitschele is an INCREDIBLE singer/songwriter from San Diego. She and I will co-bill at Manchester-by-the-Sea’s Crowell Chapel.. it’s a gorgeous venue if you haven’t been there yet to see a show. The format is ‘writers in the round’, where the two of us will share the stage all evening, switching back and forth and telling the stories behind our songs.
Here’s  one of Dawn’s tunes… 
 
Also, Manchester’s own Alexandra Valenti will kick the night off with an opening set.
The chapel only seats 120 people- and about half of the seats are gone, so please purchase your tickets now if you plan to attend! Tickets are $20, or you can purchase a whole pew for $120 (seats up to 7 people). http://event.attendstar.com/event/show/chelsea-berry-dawn-mitschele-songwriters-circle/
Show Details: THIS Wednesday, March 27th at 7pm at the Crowell Chapel (4 Rosedale Avenue in Manchester-by-the-Sea)
Hope to see you there. Thanks for your ongoing support… you rock!!!!  🙂

Love,
Chelsea
 

Steak Tip Salad at Stones Pub

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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You can vote for Stones as the Best Irish Pub in The North Shore Magazine BONS Awards. For some reason Best Irish Pub is listed in the Play Category. Stones Currently Has A Small Lead.

Aim High Snoop Maddie Mad

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Parent Night At School Madeline shows us her Kindergarten painting depicting what she wants to be when she grows up.  A fashion designer in Paris.  Nice aspiration right there Madeline.  Much better than what she told us she wanted to be last year- a taxi driver or a hole puncher.  Imagine a career as a hole puncher. 

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