“Dance of the Cranes” with City Hall in the background. I took this photo on a “photo walk” with participants in my photography workshop at The Hive.
Month: July 2013
Sea Gull Crashes into Cape Ann Brewery
A seagull crashes into Cape Ann Brewery’s awning, but by the time I finished my beer he/she was on it’s feet ready to find a parked car somewhere in Gloucester.
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Meet James Owen Calderwood one of three artists awarded a public art project
Hi Joey,
If you’re downtown, have a look at Parsons Street from either Main Street or Rogers. The Gloucester Committee for the Arts is pleased to announce that the first of 3 public art award projects has begun right there. Stop by today or over the weekend, and next week. You might see artist James Owen Calderwood at work on his 190 foot idea.
Calderwood proposed a temporary painted abstract fishnet to extend the entire length of Parsons Street (alley way from Main Street to Rogers Street). He wrote, “This street acts as an important pedestrian link, and I am hoping to catch lots of visitors…I have been creating exterior public art for 20 years, and am interested in enriching public spaces with art that engages with the site’s history, culture and native surroundings.”
Here’s some before pictures:
Some proposal ideas
Action from yesterday:
DPW was working on a multi step process to ramp and level the transition from the sidewalk to the street. A manhole casting was raised, new concrete had to dry, and then there was some paving. There are also 2 new bollard/perch seats.
There’s art on Parsons now, here fleeting:
And substantial: sometimes there’s a peek through of artist Robert Stephenson’s transportive entrance. Fittingly his was the first signature on Jamie’s visitor sign.
And the harbor calling in one direction; and in the other, Main Street, City Hall and Cape Ann Museum, just quick steps away.
Many City departments are involved with any public art project.
Here’s Jamie meeting with Victoria Caldwell at City Hall.
Jamie rented equipment from nearby Gloucester rental (air blower, rake, weed whacker, weed sprayer—vinegar Kim Smith!)
Don’t forget to stop by the library this month to see the ideas from all 15 semi finalists on exhibit.
- James Owen Calderwood, awarded project
- Justin Desilva, awarded project
- Bartek Konieczny, awarded project
- Mike McNabney & Troy Zaushny, Hard Hat Painters
- Anna Chirico, Joann Chirico, Dave Blakney (no photo)
- Frank Morbillo
- Angelina Marino-Heidel & Joel Heidel
- Tiffany Carbonneau
- James Sardonis
- Juni Van Dyke
- Andrew Thurlow & Andrew Doyle
- Lise Breen & Laura Piraino (no photo)
- Robert Trumbour (photo), Anthony Sanchez, Jared Steinmark, Alex Cabral
- Kim Smith
- Gary Duehr (no photo)
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26TH Annual Cape Ann Chamber Auction July 19, 2013
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Community Stuff 7/14/13
The Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport will hold its annual Summerfaire on Saturday, July 27, 2013 from 8 a.m.-2
p.m. at the church, 4 Cleaves Street, Rockport. Activities will include a silent auction, 50-5- raffle, book sale, plant sale,
crafts, and children’s games. Hot dogs and baked goods will be sold and the Thrift Shop will be open.
Tickets for N Richard Nash reading 7/29
Amanda Nash writes-
Hello folks,
As promised, here is a follow-up email to invite you once again to the reading of my dad’s play, The Rainmaker, at the Gloucester Stage on July 29th. It starts at 8, and there will be a short Q&A afterwards and then a reception with some nice snacks 🙂 Please do come if you can. The event is $20 and you can get tickets by clicking on the link below.
(If you are able to get your tickets more than a week before the event that would be terrific, so I’ll know how many snacks to order. 🙂
My original email to you is below.
Thank you, I hope you can come!
-Amanda
p.s. Last night I went to their production of Spring Awakening, and it was FANTASTIC. I really recommend it (tho’ it is rather explicit) — it only runs through Sunday, so hurry!
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Susie and Her 6 Foot Lobster Roll
I went to a friends cookout and another friend of mine Darren Surette made this giant 20 some pound cheese burger. I told him at my next cookout I would have to out do his burger. So with much thought i decided to make a 6 foot lobster roll. Joe Virgillio made the 6ft roll for me and 30 lobsters later a 6ft lobster roll was born. What a sweet sound it was when Darren spoke those words~~ Yes, Susie you won !!
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Seal Pup From Tony Hilliard
Yo Joey!
Thought you and your readers would get a kick out of this pic I took last night while out on the Ardelle. Apparently this little guy is a regular on Ten Pound Island. We nicknamed him Rusty.
All the best to you and GMG
Tony H
ps: keep up the good work!
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The 2013 Patrican Memorial Golf Tournament: Please join us for this worthy cause and a good time
Hi Joe,
Could you please run the following announcement on GMG? We are continuing to raise money in Aran and Ryan Patrican’s memory for Aran’s now two-year old son, Thomas. Thank you for all that you do to support our proud community. JD Perry
The Patrican Memorial Golf Tournament will take place at the Beverly Golf & Tennis Club on July 22. The money raised at this event will benefit Thomas Patrican whose father, Aran, a decorated Gloucester Police Department and dedicated father, was tragically taken from us by a viral heart infection in January 2012, just after his only son’s first birthday.
The winning foursome will have their names engraved on and hold the two-foot tall Stanley Cup replica trophy until the tournament next year. Immediately following the round of 18 holes will be a lunch with raffle prizes.
Cost is $125 per player ($500 per foursome), if you would like to play please contact Rob Bouchie at 617-638-4910 or email him at inertia@bu.edu.
As Paul Genovese touchingly and succinctly announced on his Facebook page:
As you know Thomas Patrican’s father Aran Patrican and uncle Ryan Patrican were taken from us far too early, Aran was a dedicated father, police officer, and very good friend to manyof us. We are hoping to raise funds so Thomas will have an education fund when he finishes high school and can make his wayto college without a financial burden. This tournament was started not only to help raise money for Thomas but to also pause and remember two of our very good friends, Aran & Ryan Patrican,
thanks to all who participate and make this worthwhile event a
success.
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AFRICA FINALE
This final sequence takes us to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, a visit to a family living compound in a rural village, the primary school, some heavy bargaining in town, a short, but bouncy, elephant safari and a farewell from our friend Mthokozisi.
This trip was only 17 days, but it opened up a whole new world for us.
Our thanks to Overseas Adventure Travel (Boston), their outstanding staff and guides and to the people of Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe who granted us the privilege of visiting their magnificent lands.
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Beautiful Flowers on Rocky Neck
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No Mug Up Sunday, But Come to Marion Hall’s Opening Reception Sunday Afternoon
There will be no mug up this Sunday morning, but do come by Sunday afternoon from 2-5:00 pm to the Opening Reception for Marion Hall’s truly wonderful watercolor exhibit, Life is a Beach. Marion is from Manchester and is a member of both the North Shore and Rockport Art Associations. If you love well executed traditional watercolor paintings of our beautiful area, at incredibly reasonable prices, you don’t want to miss this exhibit.
E.J. Lefavour
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James Eves Creating “Photos from Memory” with Felicia
Cape Ann Giclee’s James Eves is creating photos from Felicia’s childhood memories for her forthcoming cookbook. Using a current photo of an updated house, the ultra-talented James has removed the contemporary fencing and younger trees and instead, he has replaced with the previous owner’s original lovely shrub hedge, flower plantings, and cheery shutters.
Whatever your heart desires–photo retouching, photo recreating, fine art photo printing, and painting reproduction needs–James Eves is THE MAN!
Filmed with iPhone 5 Super 8mm app.
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Get up by 9am tomorrow to hear Allen Estes on the radio
North Shore 104.9 host Aurelia Nelson interviews Allen Estes on her radio show, “Curtain Up”, tomorrow at 9am. Aurelia and Allen talk about Gloucester’s exploding local music scene — and Allen’s TV show that promotes it (see here). (See Allen Estes Videos here.)
Plus they preview major musical events in Gloucester and Cape Ann and you’ll hear some of Allen’s new music.
It’s worth getting up for. And once you’re up, you can take advantage of the live music starting at 11AM, with new shows starting practically every hour and going on through the wee hours. Check out the complete music schedule here.
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Lost Cat
“Hi Joey, Not sure you have a lost and found section for pets… our cat has been missing for 2.5 weeks and I have exhausted all avenues. Someone mentioned posting on GMG… I love your blog, but have never posted. If you have a lost and found section, could you please post this picture and information about our very missed small cat… Thank you.”
Darlene Story
e-mail wincurls@aol.com
phone: (978)283-0383
LOST since Tuesday June 25: 10 month old BROWNISH/GRAY Indoor cat. Answers to Gandy. Not spayed. Door was left ajar and wandered out. Haskell Street, Gloucester MA. Usually very friendly, may be skittish. Hoping someone is taking good care of her.
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Celebration through Worship, Arts, & Cultural Heritage – Free Community Event
For More infromation contact: Eagle & Dove Ministries at 978-283-9111 or 978-621-6285; www.eagledove.com
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Bling Cherry tonight @ Captain Carlo’s 9-12 ~ 7.13.2013
photo by louise
Here is a striped down version of Bling Cherry
Renee Dupuis and Jon McCormack
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bling-Cherry/298417633508797
Captain Carlo’s Restaurant
27 Harbor Loop
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-6342
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New for 2013: Cape Pond Ice meets Leonard Crask’s Fisherman at the Wheel
Joey: New for 2013, as Gloucester’s historic fishing industry struggles under tightening Federal regulation. Our traditional Cape Pond Ice logo on a Comfort Colors Khaki T-Shirt features Leonard Crask’s Gloucester Fisherman Statue on the front, with our snowflake serving as ship’s wheel, and the monument’s "They That Go Down To The Sea In Ships" from Psalm 107, Verse 23 on the back, with the dates "1623-2013".
Icons on Icons… Definately a Collector’s Item, right up there with GMG caps… call us, stop by our shop at 104 Commercial Street, the Weathervane on Main Street, or on-line at: www.capepondice.com
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Market Basket Steak Bomb. Reg Price $6.99
Note the ingredients
1.27lbs
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The Past Present Shoppe
Leaving Main Street behind – but not too far behind – today we make a virtual visit to the Past Present Shoppe! (30 Railroad Ave., practically right across from the train station)
This is another consignment shop with a variety of items, including clothing, jewelry, china, etc.. What probably is most unique about this shop is the selection of Catholic religious items.
Of course, this is just part of their selection of items, as you can see from these photos:
(Click on any of the photos to enlarge)
They are open Mon.-Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 12:30PM-5:30PM. Well worth visiting!
I hear that a new antique store has opened on Main Street. I’ll investigate and include them in this series if it’s true! Plus I have heard about a couple of other stores in East Gloucester… I’ll keep you posted!
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Places in the Heart @ 5pm this Sunday, July 14 at Cape Ann Community Cinema.
Hi Joey!
Rob Newton will be showing Places in the Heart @ 5pm this Sunday, July 14 at Cape Ann Community Cinema.
Lindsay will talk about the movie afterward.
Everyone is invited!
Tickets are $10 and benefit THE SUMMER RETREAT. Tickets can be purchased online at capeanncinema.wordpress.com/advance-tickets/ or at the door.
Hope you’re having a wonderful summer.
xoxo
stacey
Good Morning Gloucester 