Month: September 2013
3 Concerts for $99 at Beverly’s Historic Larcom Theatre
Once again, FOB’s get the news first!
Here’s your chance to save money on the best seats to see top talent in one of the most gorgeous theatres in the country — right in your backyard!
After the success of our sold-out April concert, we knew we had to bring more music to the acoustically perfect Larcom Theatre (more in this post). Now you can see all 3 concerts for $99. Click here to get the best seats.
It all starts 2 weeks from tonight when Gloucester legend Allen Estes and his new, 6 piece band fill Beverly’s historic theatre with music for one night only. You don’t get to see Allen with a large band very often. Plus we’re bringing Dave Foley and his Fabulous Mustangs all the way from the South Shore to open for Allen. This will be a special evening you won’t soon forget!
In a few months, when you see Allen Estes perform on TV in next season’s Wicked Tuna, you’ll be able to say you were there when he played his hits live with a full band at the Larcom Theatre in Beverly.
Don’t wait until all the good seats are gone. Click here now to reserve your seats and then you can relax and enjoy the Block Party tonight.
See the revised Block Party Live Music Schedule here.
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Sawyer Free Library Annual Art Auction 2013
What a Great Weekend to get out and Bid on your Favorite Painting!
Sawyer Free Library Annual Art Auction 2013
The Sawyer Free Library Art Auction is Heating up!
The Bid Book is filling up. Get a great deal on great artwork from some of Cape Ann’s Famous and emerging Artists.
Works of art will be displayed in the Adolph Matz Gallery, located in the main lobby of the library, and can be viewed by all that enter the library each day. Great interest in generated through the month as the bid book fills up. The final vocal auction is always an exciting event. In addition to funding art books, art DVDs, and a select number of museum passes, this year’s proceeds will support free art workshops for adults and children as well as an art movie series in the Fall and Winter.
The silent auction will take place in the Adolph Matz Gallery from August 26, to give visitors and opportunity to see the paintings and bid early. The vocal auction will be held October 2 at 7:00 p.m. A preview party will precede the auction.
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Block Rockin’ Tonight
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Saturday Mornings “ROCK!” 09/21/2013 6:50AM
Saturday Mornings “ROCK!” 09/21/2013 6:50AM
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Community Photos 9/21/13
US Coast Guard Ship 553 maintaining buoy
Christopher Lewis submits-
Fall Aster Flower and Bee
Len Burgess submits-
Big Green Eyes
Jaqueline Bennett Photo-
This guy was as interested in me as I was in him. What big green eyes you have.
Janet Rice Submits
Coast Guard Buoy Work
Bay View Sunset From Anthony Marks
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Community Stuff 9/21/13
FLU CLINIC AT ROCKPORT COUNCIL ON AGING
The Rockport Council on Aging will host a Health Clinic on Tuesday, September 24th from 12 Noon – 4:00 p.m. at the Rockport Senior Center, 58 Broadway. The Rockport Board of Health will provide flu shots for those 18 years of age and older. Please bring your Medicare card and supplemental insurance card for the flu shot. Diabetes screening and blood pressure screening will also be offered by Addison Gilbert Hospital.
Hi Joey!
There is a contra dance planned for Sunday, September 22 at the First Baptist Church here in Gloucester.
It’s a very friendly event, the music is excellent and the dancing is fun! The dance is open to all, no experience needed as everything is taught.
We look forward to welcoming more of our Cape Ann friends and neighbors to the dance floor (or just come watch and listen)!
Rose Sheehan Folk Life Studio
Plein Air Painting and Photography Morning on Thursday , September 26, 9-12 AM at the old Tarr and Wonson Paint Factory
Hi Everyone,
Rebecca Siswick and the CEO of Ocean Alliance, Iain Kerr, has invited our group to spend a morning at this gorgeous , partially renovated old paint factory site , painting and taking photographs . This is also a wonderful opportunity to also learn about Ocean Alliance and see the beautiful renovations. We will have coffee and pastry at the new lobby at 9 AM. Feel free to come anytime between 9 and 12 on September 26 and enjoy. Everyone is welcome! (There is quite a bit of parking at the site.)
“Ocean Alliance, Inc, a 501(c) organization, was founded in 1971 by biologist Roger Payne. Led by Dr. Payne and CEO Iain Kerr, Ocean Alliance collects a broad spectrum of data on whales relating particularly to toxicology, bioacoustics, behavior and genetics. Working from that data we give information to policy makers, politicians, non-governmental organizations, educators and students about ocean pollution and the health of the sea life, especially mammal populations. Our data is the basis of many conservation success stories.”
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Angela Cook Reports-
Last night, the Rockport School Committee honored Bob Cannon, Phil
Nutting, Jim Schell and Angela Cook for their commitment to the Rockport
Electrathon program. Bob Cannon has been the backbone of the program
since its inception at RHS. Phil and Jim provided ongoing and very
valuable consulting and advice along the way in all things engineering.
Angela took endless photos of the building, race days, team, etc. All
of us attended the events, which were held at Lime Rock Park in
Lakeville CT, a LONG drive from Rockport. On race day, we leave Rockport
around 2am to head west to the New York/CT/MA border to a beautiful race
track in the mountains. The team competes with other schools in the
northeast region in an endurance race with electric race cars they
design, build and drive. It is an absolutely invaluable and innovative
program, and one that has brought about much pride and incredible
commitment from the students involved. The Electrathon America races
are held in CT twice a year. Rockport has been competing for five years
now. The new Tech Design teacher Dave Young has now gotten involved in
continuing in Bob Cannon’s footsteps with this program. Our very
generous Education Foundation for Rockport has helped fund the program.
Attached are photos from the event, including one with those who
received Certificates of Appreciation along with former Rockport High
School student Ben Cook, and current Rockport High School student Jeremy
Wesley.
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Now did I get this right or did I get this right? People who buy Apple products aren’t looking for the cheap version, they’re looking for the best version available.
Posted by Joe Rossignol at 9:37 am
Apple Cites ‘Incredible’ Launch Day Demand for iPhone 5s
It appears that Apple is having yet another successful iPhone launch day, with the all-new gold iPhone 5s facing the biggest constraints thus far.
“Demand for the new iPhones has been incredible, and we are currently sold out or have limited supply of certain iPhone 5s models in some stores,” an Apple representative told AllThingsD.
Estimated shipping dates for most iPhone 5s models have been pushed back to at least 7 – 10 days worldwide, with certain models not shipping until October. On the contrary, there remains more widespread availability of the iPhone 5c in all colors through most retail channels.
The cheaper plastic 5c is readily available while the upscale top of the line iPhone 5s is getting backed up and limited supply.
Now if they would just listen to me instead of offering the cheaper version, they should have offered the super no-compromises version which includes a larger screen, more memory and a larger battery and charge $400 for it and watch apple freaks from all over line up half way to China to buy one and in the process probably win over a bunch of android fans who would have liked a larger phone which previously had only been available on the android platform.
My previous posts on the subject-
iPhone 5s and 5c and What I Would Have Done If I Were Apple
Posted on September 12, 2013 by Joey C
In light of the recent iPhone releases of the 5c and 5s a poll for iPhone users or potential iPhone users
Posted on September 16, 2013 by Joey C
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Trident Gallery, 189 Main Street Gloucester, MA
Announcing weekly talks at Trident Gallery on Saturdays at 5pm
Saturday afternoon gallery talks at Trident Gallery will focus on artists featured in the current exhibition. Prepared remarks for 30-45 minutes will be followed by discussion and light refreshments. Additional works of art by the subjects will be on display during each event.
Saturday, September 21st, 5pm
“Home, Safety, and Art”
Presenters Matthew Swift and Susan Erony will speak on the work of artists Albert Alcalay and Susan Erony. Both Alcalay and Erony’s father emigrated to the United States to escape persecution. Additional works of art by Alcalay and Erony will be on display.
Saturday, September 28th, 5pm
“Perspectives on Cape Ann”
Remarks and discussion on the diverse representations of Cape Ann by painter Joe Poirier and photographers Winston Swift Boyer, Charlie Carroll, and Lynn Swigart. Additional works by these artists will be on display. Presenters to be determined.
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Fishing Is Stinky But This Pre-Dawn Fishing Shot Isn’t
Nice sunrise the other morning to make up for the slow slow fishing! Here is Porter Bingle of http://www.binglelandscape.com casting away hoping for a fish before work.
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‘FLIGHT’ Exhibit at Cox Reservation in Essex From Bill O’Connor
Hi Joey,
We visited the ‘FLIGHT’ Exhibit at Cox Reservation in Essex Tuesday and had a lot of fun! The exhibit was designed by Haverhill artist Dale Rogers and will be on display until the end of September. The installation is playful & interactive, and stirs the mind with its contrasting media and its placement in the setting. The giant steel birds should seem out of place in the setting, but the scope and layout of the installation make it as if it always belonged there. Make the effort to stop on your way through Essex because it is definitely worth a visit!
Thanks,
Bill O’Connor
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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.
Last night and this morning Kathy and Marty photographed the clam flats in Essex where most of the local clams are caught and then sold at Gloucester’s Intershell http://intershell.biz/.
The 4 feet below and above normal tides during this full moon was a great situation for the clammers. Because razor clams like the shoreline they were easier to catch in this “minus” tide.
Both whelks and conchs are carnivorous gastropods. They eat horseshoe crabs and are a by-catch of the lobster traps and dredging cages used for surf clams.
Photos © Kathy Chapman 2013
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Video © Marty Luster 2013
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Colors in Magnolia Harbor
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Harry Cusick Wharf Dedication at Marine Railways
Some photos from this afternoon’s dedication of the new Harry Cusick Wharf at Gloucester Marine Railways – the completion of a 9 year project involving cutting through a myriad of government agency red tape and paperwork by Alice (I’m so sorry Alice, I forgot your last name). Even a harbor seal and the Ardelle came by to check it out and holler congratulations (Harold, not the seal). Viking gave a great speech thanking all involved in the process. It is a really beautiful wharf, and if you haven’t been to the Railways lately, you should go by and check it out.
E.J. Lefavour
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Moonbeams Over Niles Pond
Yesterday afternoon I was photographing a friend’s garden, looking west towards the very last shimmer of sunlight as it melted into the horizon. I packed up my gear and while heading home, passed the rising Harvest Moon brightly illuminating Niles Pond. Knowing my family was home hungrily waiting for dinner, I hopped out of the car and snapped away for only a brief moment, wishing I could stay but happy to to get a few photos. At this time of year, every which way you turn brings the reward of unfolding beauty.
Full Harvest Moon Over Niles Pond
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Joan Osborne and Eileen Ivers Perform in Early October at Rockport Music
2013-14 SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
Eileen Ivers
Joan Osborne
Rockport Music proudly presents Celtic fiddler Eileen Ivers on October 3 and Joan Osborne on October 11. Other early October events include the Dublin Guitar Quartet on October 18, the Metropolitan Live in HD production of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin and National Theatre of Londons broadcast of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
Save the Date – Jazz on the Rocks-Take 4 Gala Benefit with pianist Ramsey Lewis and guitarist-vocalist John Pizzarelli on Saturday October 12.
SUBSCRIPTIONS: Purchase 4 or more concerts & receive 10% discount & other benefits!
For more information call the Box Office at 978.546.7391, M-F, 10-4.
Check out Rockport Music Education Video
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Meditation and Music combined in a 1-hour secular program Sunday September 29 at 7:30
This just in from Karen Rembert
SUNDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 29, 2013 at 7:30pm
in the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church
Corner of Middle & Church Streets
Open to the Public with Free-Will Offering
Social Gathering Afterwards with Refreshments
INFORMATION:
The Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church is pleased to announce the fourth in a monthly series called Music & Meditation in the Meetinghouse (MMM) that offers Cape Ann residents and visitors a unique spiritual, but non-religious, experience of beautiful music and relaxing meditation. It is held in the candle-lit, early-evening setting of the 1806 Meetinghouse with golden light beaming through the stained glass windows.
The September event features meditation leader Dr. Neil Williams and harpist Carol McIntyre. There will be a collation with sweets and Italian sodas afterwards in the church’s Entrance House, giving participants the opportunity to meet the leaders and each other in a convivial atmosphere. The Sanctuary is accessible for persons with disabilities via the Church Street Entrance. A free-will offering is requested and everyone is welcome.
MEDITATION LEADER:
Dr. Neil Williams believes that meditation is a tool like prayer, music, beauty, silence and loving-kindness and that these tools are freely available. It is in the love of music and beauty that we are connected to one another. Silence and loving-kindness ground us in difficult times and promote healing. As a recent immigrant to Gloucester, Dr. Williams is finding everything new and fascinating, especially the rhythms of the sea and the sky. He observes that meditation allows us to slow down to the speed of life, like the movements in Nature; a gateway to connect with our internal rhythms, our music, and our inner voice. He believes that this voice within is a reflection of the divine spark we share with all beings.
MUSICIAN:
Carol McIntyre, a harpist from Ipswich, plays classical, folk, celtic and meditation music. She studied the harp since childhood, receiving a BA in Classical Music from Stanford University, and ventured into Celtic music and playing a folk harp. Carol is a past New England Scottish Games harp champion. She plays for many schools in the area and is a past instructor of Comhaltas (Irish Music) School in Cambridge. Carol currently teaches privately out of her studio in Ipswich.
KAREN REMBERT
Church Administrator
Hours Available: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (9 am – noon)
Call (978) 283-3410
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Mo Bounce! This Saturday at Gloucester’s Block Party ~ The Dog Bar on Rodgers Street side. 7:30 to close. Hot Diggity!
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There are still some great seats left! Saturday, September 21, 8 PM for SAVOY BROWN – UNPLUGGED featuring KIM SIMMONDS @ The Shalin Liu Performance Center
Legendary…a blues/rock institution…true innovators. These are just a few of the ways Savoy Brown has been described over the past 40 years by music critics and fans. One of the earliest of British blues bands, Savoy Brown, with founder guitarist Kim Simmonds at the helm, helped launch the 1967 UK blues boom movement that brought blues music back to the USA invigorating the style forever. In the process, the band became part of the framework that launched the rock and roll music of the 1970’s. Their influence now stretches into modern rock as we know it today. From London’s Soho night clubs in 1966 to headlining the world’s most famous venues (Carnegie Hall, Fillmore’s East, and West, Cobo Hall, etc.), Savoy Brown has done it all and as the band continues to tour worldwide they give a glimpse into the past and also inspire new listeners with their personal brand of rocking boogie, blues, and rock.
The band will play a special ‘bare essentials’ unplugged show, tailored for the intimate setting of the Shalin Liu Performance Center. For any Savoy Brown fan, this is a unique opportunity to see a one of a kind show with special material!
TICKETS: $25-$39 http://rockportmusic.org/jazz-world/9-21-13.html
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Poll- @TheSteveDuJour Has Set The Over/Under On Days Til The First Story About A Person Getting Lost In A Corn Maze Makes Headlines At 7 Days
Just as sure as there’s a New Year’s Eve, A Memorial Day and Labor Day, every year we get treated to the annual story about a person or group of persons who get lost in a corn maze and police or fire departments have to be called in to save these people.
I asked my boy Steve Saleeba at WBZ where he would peg the over/under for days until this annual story gets filed and he replied-
7 days. Rain this wkend. “@Joey_C: What’s the over/under on number of days before a story surfaces about people being stuck in a corn maze?”
— Steve Saleeba (@TheSteveDuJour) September 20, 2013
If you don’t follow Steve on Twitter you really ought to, he’s one of my most worthy follows. @TheSteveDuJour
So how bout you? You taking the over or under 7 days til we get the first Northeast report about someone getting lost in a corn maze and some type of professional help being brought in to rescue them?
Deadline 8:24AM Friday September 27th
Good Morning Gloucester 
