Grand Re-Opening at The Art Nook’s New Location

Last Saturday, The Art Nook had an opening reception at it’s new location at 58 Bearskin Neck in Rockport.

 

It features a variety of work by local artists, including Kathleen Miller, Stefan Mierz and Larry Martin-Bittman and Micheal Foley.

Kathleen Miller with one of her landscape paintings

 

Stefan Mierz next to one of his works
Larry Martin-Bittman with some of his paintings
Michael Foley at a recent presentation at the Cape Ann Museum - some of these works are being sold at the gallery
Michael Foley at a recent presentation at the Cape Ann Museum – some of these works are being sold at the gallery

Of course, the reception offered delicious food!  As we circulated through the gallery, many of us took a moment to admire the sunset from the gallery’s back patio.

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Photos from the Massachusetts Military Heroes Memorial on Boston Common

Joey,

I’m sharing on behalf of Veterans Director, City of Gloucester that went to Boston for this event.

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Ward 2, City Councillor

RICHARD E. BARBATO WRITES-

Councillor,

            Thought you might want to see these, from the common in Boston, over 33,000 flags were placed and they read off the names of those from the Commonwealth who were killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan (The parents of the young men who were killed read the names, it was really tough to get through). 

Bottom Picture from Left to Right,  Rich Barbato Director Office of Veteran Services City of Gloucester & Captain, 82nd Airborne Division, Iraq**Governor Patrick**Jeff DaSilva,U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division, Afghanistan

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DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF VETERAN SERVICES

CITY OF GLOUCESTER

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Community Stuff 5/25/13

Tainted Dish‘s Charles Stone Returns for Tantalizing Adventures Down Under in the Newly Released The Molina Curse

Charles Stone finds his love tested and his life in the balance in The Molina Curse, the sequel to the Tainted Dish thriller.

May 14, 2013 – Sun City West, AZ and Gloucester, MA – It’s a love tested and a life in balance on a tantalizing journey through Australia’s Outback in Charles L. Fields’ latest thriller. Hero Charles Stone’s adventures take him Down Under in The Molina Curse, the newly released sequel to Tainted Dish, both published by Outskirts Press.

The fifth book in the Charles Stone thriller book series, The Molina Curse finds protagonist Stone at the receiving end of several assassination attempts and a close call in the Australian Outback. From sea-bound hi-jinx aboard a cruise ship through Sydney, New Zealand, Tahiti, Fiji and Hawaii, to ill-fated Aussie adventures, Stone is cursed and his luck is tested.

Stone’s odd journey terminates with a strange foray into the dark side of the Papacy and an unholy alliance that lifts the curse but not without a horrible price.

The Molina Curse can be ordered by retailers or wholesalers for the maximum trade discount price set by the author in quantities of 10 or more from the Outskirts Press Direct bookstore at www.OutskirtsPress.com/bookstore. The book is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and is being aggressively promoted with a focus on the fiction and suspense categories.

ISBN: 978-1-4787-0831-5 Format: 6 x 9 hardback w/jacket Retail $24.95

ISBN: 978-1-4787-0880-3 Format: 6 x 9 paperback cream   Retail $11.95

Genre: Fiction/Suspense                     Kindle: $2.99              NOOK: $2.99             

Learn more about The Molina Curse at the author’s Outskirts Press page, www.OutskirtsPress.com/themolinacurse.com.

About the Author: Charles L. Fields grew up surrounded by the seaside beauty of Rockport, Mass., and the artists who attempted to depict it. His varied and bizarre careers went from banana boat engineer to lobster dealer to chicken hatchery manager and include being an author, poet, sculptor and world traveler. These lifetime experiences enriched his published memoir, Many Lands Many Hearts and add realism and depth to his fictional writing. He is married and divides his time between Massachusetts and Arizona. This book follows Sentimental Me, Canyons of the Soul, Broken Spirit and Tainted Dish in the Charles Stone travel mystery series. For more information about Charles L. Fields or his books, contact the author at 21817 N. Maya Court, Sun City West, AZ 85375; 623-975-3482 978-525-3431; or email fields808@msn.com. Additional information is available at www.charleslfields.com.


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Eating Your Way Back To Health

By David Calvo

Lately on a personal level, I have been taking another look at my eating habits as they relate to health. Years ago in one of my workshops, a students had handed me a book called “ The China Study” by Colin Campbell and told me to read it which I never did. Recently, I searched that topic on the Internet to see if there was anything current about it and found that a documentary had been done on the book titled “Forks Over Knives”. Netflix’s stream had it so I watched it several times and the information seem academic, competent and undeniable. “Forks Over Knives” is basically about eating your way back to health and reversing certain illnesses on the way. The documentary presents an interesting case with results beyond expectations. Simply stated, your health and dis-ease are related to your diet. Then Netflix, in its logical way, said, if you like this documentary you might like to watch this one as well, so I watched a series of documentaries on nutrition, diet and health. At the end of it all, I sat there quietly with the conclusion that I would be “turning a blind eye” if I ignored what I had learned.

With the information in hand, the task then was how to address my personal diet, turn myself into an experiment, and see how these changes would affect me. Of course, in light of all this, the strong winds of my own personality and habits blew hard and it became a challenge. Like many of us, I was faced with the riddle of personal change. The idea came to mind that others in the area might be interested in the connection between diet and health. I saw people posting on the topic in Facebook and also noticed in my brief conversations with others that they were having similar thoughts too… so an idea occurred to me.

Here is my proposal. If I have piqued your interest in watching “Forks Over Knives”, then start there. In addition, in my research I ran across an interesting Web site: www.Nutritionfacts.org, hosted by a medical doctor named Dr Greger. On that Web site, scroll down until you see the video “Uprooting the Leading Causes of Death” and watch that. If you are a Netflix streamer, after “Forks Over Knives” it will prompt you with a number of other documentaries as well. Research diet and nutrition and educate yourself.

Then, let’s meet as a group and address the topic as a community experiment. It will be a forum for many diverse perspectives. Bring all your thoughts and information including your personal health habits because we can learn from each other. We will meet once a month. Our first meeting will be Tuesday, May 28th at 7:30pm. at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center. I have set up a Facebook page titled “Eating Your Way Back to Health” where you can post your thoughts, or you can contact me at: david@calvostudio.com

If you come to my same conclusions, which to me were undeniable, and are looking to make this kind of personal change with the collective support of others, then join us. All said, I can pass along one simple observation from the steps I have taken, when I wake up in the morning, I wake up earlier and I feel rested.


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Please join me for an artist reception on Saturday June 1 from 6pm – 8pm  at Flatrocks Gallery  77 Langsford Road Gloucester, MA.
If you can’t attend the opening reception there’s still time! This impressive group show will be up through July 7th.
Hope to see you there,
Paul

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The East Gloucester School PTO would like to thank the following businesses for contributing both goods and services to help raise money for our school.

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!

The East Gloucester School PTO would like to thank the following businesses for contributing both goods and services to help raise money for our school.

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!

Amy Barry Accupuncture, Aldo’s Fitness, Alexandra’s Bakery

Alissa Curcuru’s Photography, The Art Studio, Benco Landscaping, Brand Group International, Cafe Sicilia, Cape Ann Lanes, Cape Ann Brewery, Cape Ann Cinema, Cape Ann Golf Course, Cape Ann Whale Watch, The Cave, Charlie’s Place, Couture, Duckworth’s Bistrot, The Event Co., Giusseppes, Gloucester Cinema, Gloucester Education Foundation

Gloucester Graphics, GHS Boosters, Good Morning Gloucester, Hi-Tech Auto Repair

Elite Nails, Friendly’s , The Franklin Café, Jalapenos, Jeff’s Variety, Lone Gull, Malaluca’s Basket, Mamie’s Kitchen, Manchester Athletic Club, Maplewood Detailing & Car Wash

Marty Mars (artist: East Gloucester drawing), Northshore Kid, O’Maley Dorothy Talbot Rink, Palazola’s, Passports, Salon Unique, Savour Wine & Cheese, Serenity Nail Spa

Sostratus Technologies, Stones Pub, Stop & Shop, Sugar Magnolias, Toodeloos, West End Salon, Wolf Hill, Yankee Fleet


North Coast Angler Fishing Report 5/24/2013 From Skip Montello

Fishing Report: 5-24-2013

Sorry about the weekly fishing report being late, as I’m just back from Abaco, Bahamas (@ 1 this morning) hunting bonefish and tangling with big ‘Cudas, huge Mutton Snappers, and the shark that ate half of the biggest bonefish of a lifetime; estimated at 34 inches and 12 pounds!


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Capt Al reported that the Merrimac and Joppa were alive all of last weekend as solid numbers of stripers were chasing tons of herring. The guys that got out to fish were well rewarded as stripers pushing 40 inches were mixed in with schoolie sized fish. Flies and soft plastics were the hot baits. Meanwhile, Cape Ann enjoyed some very good backwater fishing at the Candy House, Jones Creek and at the Essex Greenbelt areas. Most of the stripers were schoolies, but few fish in the mid 30 range were also taken. Steve P. was taking his fish with the jumping minnow, skitter pops and plastics on a jig head. Brian also did OK with fish at Crane but the Essex backwaters slowed as the rains fouled the water quality, best baits were topwater JM’s and the MD sandeel.

Video from Brian featuring Matt A. two weeks past


Rocco with a nice Essex backwater striper

To Contact Captain Skip and Schedule Your Fishing Guide-

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Fish on Fridays

The Fish on Fridays series is a collaboration between Gloucester photographers Kathy Chapman and Marty Luster. Look for various aspects of Gloucester’s centuries-old fishing industry highlighted here on Fridays.

Repairing the nets wlll take a few days for the crew of F/V Capt Joe. The large parking lot at the State Fish Pier is an ideal area to spread out the nets, refasten them to the float line and make other repairs. When this work is complete, they will go out to fish for cod and other ground fish.

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Photos © Kathy Chapman 2013
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Not to Miss Openings this Weekend

The Rocky Neck Gallery is looking incredible this year.  Don’t miss the Opening Reception on Saturday, May 25th from 6:00 – 8:00.  The same night, Carol McKenna will be having her Opening Reception from 5:00 – 8:00 in the red barn on Madfish Wharf.  Rocky Neck as a whole is looking amazingly good this year.  All the galleries have amped it up and are totally professional and look great.   So put Rocky Neck on your schedule of places to go and things to do this Memorial Day weekend. 

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Starting off the weekend, make sure you check out the new kids on the block at Madfish Wharf.  Liz Sullivan and Jamie O’Neill (and their little 2 year old Owen) will be having their Opening Reception at ZBY Gallery tonight (Friday) from 5:00-10:00pm at Gallery 6 (Joe Weiler’s old gallery and where Aquatro was last year).  They have some really fresh and exciting work that you don’t want to miss.  Come by and welcome them to Rocky Neck and Madfish Wharf.  Afterwards, pop into Madfish Grille and get your groove on with Groove Therapy who have a groovy sound, that will get you movin’ – a great way to warm yourself on a bleaky Friday night.  Yes, I said groovy, man.

Also, don’t forget Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Grand Opening Mug Up Sunday, May 26th from 9:00am until . . .

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E.J. Lefavour

Curry Lamb – Favorite Meals (One of Many)

Indian – Curry Sauce with Lamb over Rice with multiple condiments (Red Peppers, Bacon Bits, Red Onions, Crushed Nuts, Boil Egg White, Chutney, and Boil Egg Yellows)

Would love to hear about some of Sista Felcica’s Lamb Recipes.

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THIS SUNDAY!!!!! Khan Studio and the GMG Gallery Grand Opening Mug Up- DON’T MAKE US COME FIND YOU!!!!

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Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery

2013 Season Grand Opening Mug Up

Sunday, May 26th, 9:00-11:30 or so

77 Rocky Neck Ave., Gallery 3

All are invited and welcome – come for coffee, tea, mimosas, deviled eggs, cheesecake and more.  Check out new works by Joey Ciaramitaro, Deb Schradieck, Donna Ardizzoni, Fr. Matthew Green, Craig Kimberly, Kim Smith, E.J. Lefavour and guest artists, Judith Monteferrante and Roger Salisbury.

SNEAK PREVIEW OF WHAT’S IN STORE:  In addition to pomegranate mimosas, deviled eggs, key lime and regular cheesecake, special unidentified Sister Felicia treat and Deb Schradieck’s egg and sausage casserole, some early treats got delivered this afternoon.  Anne and Bob Kennedy can’t be here tomorrow, so they dropped off a batch of her carmelized bacon with chocolate dipping sauce.  Uncle Marty Daley was in the house and got to try some.  I bet he’ll be back tomorrow for more.  Then Deb dropped off a batch of peanut butter and jelly muffins.  I had to try one,  just to make sure they were ok for everyone.  They are to die for.  BEWARE!  This Grand Opening Mug Up is not for dieters.

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

Winners Announced 2013 Rockport Short Film Festival People’s Choice Awards

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Rockport Festivals is pleased to announce that two films received the inaugural Motif 1 Short Film Fest People’s Choice award(s):

Homemade Parade by Emile Doucette BomBom Butterflies by Kim Smith

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Wow! What a great first year for the first Motif 1 Short Film Fest! We had some great submissions, ranging on topics from the launch of an Essex-built schooner to the legend of the Gloucester Sea Serpent. The following eight short films were chosen for the first Motif 1 Short Film Fest:

Launch Day of the Schooner Ardelle
by Len Burgess
What do You Love About Cape Ann?
by Mike Kelly
BomBom Butterflies
by Kim Smith
Gloucester Sea Serpent
by Doctor Colonel Gonzo
No More Gloomy Sundays
by Robert Newton
New England Blood
by Dylan/Ladds
Homemade Parade
by Emile Doucette
Thacher Island Nature Reserve Sunrise
 

by Ron Rismen

Two screenings were held at the annual Motif No.1 Festival in Rockport, one on Friday, May 17th and another on Saturday, May 18th, with Twin Lights soda courtesy of Rockport’s own Thomas Wilson Beverage Co. at both screenings. Viewers were asked to vote for their favorite film (if they felt so inclined — voting was entirely optional). Across the ballots all the films received great feedback, with one voter checking off every single option with the comment that each one was a favorite. But in the end, two films emerged as the front runners with both receiving the same number of votes.

Read more about the event at Rockport Art Festivals

To The Wonder

Gloucester’s Sarah Green will host a special screening of the Terrence Malick-directed romantic drama To The Wonder, which she produced, on Saturday, May 25th at 7:30pm at The Cape Ann Community Cinema at 21 Main Street in Gloucester.

Green’s impressive filmography includes Jeff Nichols’ Mud (also now in theaters) and Take Shelter, as well as the boxing drama Girlfight. She has worked frequently with David Mamet and John Sayles, and produces all of legendary auteur Malick’s films, including The Tree Of Life, for which she was nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture in 2012.

To The Wonder, which stars Oscar winner Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, and Javier Bardem, was the last film reviewed by the late great film critic Roger Ebert, who awarded it 3 1/2 out of 4 stars, saying of the interactions between its characters, “As all of these relationships intertwine, Malick depicts them with deliberate beauty and painterly care.”

Tickets for this special event are $15.00 ($13.50 for Cinema Members), and benefit the Cinema and its upcoming Kickstarter campaign to upgrade its projection equipment. Tickets can be purchased at www.CapeAnnCinema.com (or in person at the box office).

A full schedule can be found on the Cinema’s website at www.CapeAnnCinema.com.

The Man Behind the Claw

Another mutant lobster, lands at Capt. Joe’s.  The man behind the claw is sometimes the man behind the camera.

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