Art Haven 7th Annual Buoy Auction!

Colleen Apostolos-March Homegrown ©Kim Smith 2015Colleen Apostolos-March “Homegrown”

Fabulous Buoys, Super Delicious (Donated) Food, Wonderful Venue (Donated), Exquisitely Organized, with a Roomful of Friends ~ Outstanding Event for an Outstanding Organization!

Traci Corbett Buoy ©Kim Smith 2015jpgTraci Corbett’s “Draggers”

Blue Lobster Art Haven Buoy Auction ©Kim Smith 2015Lily Linquata’s “Blue Lobsters”

Glitter fish Art Haven Buoy Auction ©Kim Smith 2015Shelly Bradbury “A Fish Created”

Art Haven Buoy Auction -2 ©Kim Smith 2015

Art Haven Buoy Auction -3 ©Kim Smith 2015Art Haven Buoy Auction ©Kim Smith 2015David Brooks Muffy White Art Haven Buoy Auction ©Kim Smith 2015Organizers Muffy White and David Brooks

David Brookks Ann Margaret Ferrante Art Haven Buoy Auction ©Kim Smith 2015

David Pratt, David Brooks, and State Representative Ann Margaret Ferrante

Lotus Art Haven Buoy Auction ©Kim Smith 2015Lotus

Harold Burnham ©Kim Smith 2015

Harold Burnham

Nancy, Casey, Heidi Dallin LGloucester Stage Art Haven Buoy Auction ©Kim Smith 2015Gloucester Stage Company’s Nancy, Casey, and Heidi Dallin

©Kim Smith 2015Common Crow’s Kate

Muffy White Art Haven Buoy Auction ©Kim Smith 2015Muffy White

 

Sculpture Proposed for Gloucester Waterfront: GMG Readers Opinions Wanted

What do think about about the proposed installation of the sculpture “High Seas” at Solomon Jacobs Park?

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Ward meeting Monday on proposed sculpture at Solomon Jacobs Park

From Paul McGeary:

Dear Friends,

On Monday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m. Councilor Melissa Cox and I will be hosting a dual ward meeting at Maritime Gloucester on Harbor Loop to present the proposal to install a sculpture by the renowned artist and son of Gloucester David Black.

David, who was born here and was valedictorian of his class at Gloucester High School is making a gift to the city of a sculpture entitled “High Seas.” The sculpture will be located at Solomon Jacobs Park, between Maritime Gloucester and the Coast Guard Station.

David, who traces his roots back to the early families of Gloucester, including the Tarrs and the Wonsons, whose names appear on the old paint Manufactory across the harbor from the park, is a world famous artist. His works appear in cities around the world, including and Berlin, Germany, Washington DC, Nagano, Japan, and Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio. His sculptures epitomize the best of modern art, capturing in steel and shape the spirit of a place.

“High Seas” evokes billowing sails and stormy seas in a modern idiom.  It embodies Gloucester’s past and its future. It is fitting that it be located just down the hill from the Fitz Henry Lane house. David is very much in the tradition of the artists who have found inspiration in Gloucester for more than three centuries. He is donating his normal commission to the city as a gift to the place of his birth.

I encourage you to attend the meeting to hear for yourself about this exciting opportunity to enrich our city’s already rich artistic and cultural legacy.

 

GloucesterCast 115 With Guests Kim Smith, Toby Pett, Tommy Burns and Host Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 1/23/15 #GloucesterMA

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GloucesterCast 115 With Guests Kim Smith, Toby Pett and Host Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 1/23/15

Topics Include: Guests Kim Smith and Toby Pett, Hosted By Joey Ciaramitaro, Mid-Week Podcast, If Kim Had To Keep One Person In Her Life, Kim Compares Santa Monica to Gloucester MA, Bucket List Destinations, Art Haven Lobster Buoy Auction, David Black Proposed Sculpture Once Again Proves My Theory That Getting Local Art Installations Is Always Filled With Animosity- Kim’s Take, Toby’s Take and Joey’s Take, Kim’s Energy Assesment, Yorkshire Terrier Killed By Coyote, More Info About What Nonni’s Is Supposed To Be, What Would It Take For Nonni’s To Succeed, Lobsterman Tommy Burns Stops In And Lights The Place On Fire, Destinos, Mike’s Place, Yellow Subs, Bridal Show At Cruiseport, Tommy Talks About His Ex-Wives’ Dimensions, The Winner of Clarke Snow’s Book Waltzing With Lady Luck Is Debby Lloyd- Must Be Picked Up Here At the Dock, This Weeks New Subscriber To the GloucesterCast Prize Is A Fleece Lined Good Morning Gloucester Logo Jacket Donated By Paulie Walnuts- Subscribe Here For a Chance To Win. Jacket Must Be Picked Up At The Dock, Paulie Walnuts Personal Blog Here.
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Trenel Cove, circa 1915

a8357_082wmTrenel Cove is where a ferry went between Gloucester Island and the mainland. Ferry Street, off of Washington Street, goes there. Today, the Route 128 A. Piatt Andrew Bridge crosses the Annisquam from the hill just behind Trenel Cove. Clammers still pull up their skiffs onto the beach at the head of the cove. This Trenel Cove photo is going to hang in…..Trenel Cove!

Ward meeting Monday on proposed sculpture at Solomon Jacobs Park

An opportunity for Gloucester


Ward meeting Monday on proposed sculpture at Solomon Jacobs Park

Dear friends:
On Monday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m. Councilor Melissa Cox and I will be hosting a dual ward meeting at Maritime Gloucester on Harbor Loop to present the proposal to install a sculpture by the renowned artist and son of Gloucester David Black.
David, who was born here and was valedictorian of his class at Gloucester High School is making a gift to the city of a sculpture entitled “High Seas.” The sculpture will be located at Solomon Jacobs Park, between Maritime Gloucester and the Coast Guard Station.
David, who traces his roots back to the early families of Gloucester, including the Tarrs and the Wonsons, whose names appear on the old paint Manufactory across the harbor from the park, is a world famous artist. His works appear in cities around the world, including and Berlin, Germany, Washington DC, Nagano, Japan, and Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio. His sculptures epitomize the best of modern art, capturing in steel and shape the spirit of a place.
“High Seas” evokes billowing sails and stormy seas in a modern idiom.  It embodies Gloucester’s past and its future. It is fitting that it be located just down the hill from the Fitz Henry Lane house. David is very much in the tradition of the artists who have found inspiration in Gloucester for more than three centuries. He is donating his normal commission to the city as a gift to the place of his birth.
I encourage you to attend the meeting to hear for yourself about this exciting opportunity to enrich our city’s already rich artistic and cultural legacy. 

Life-long Cape Ann Resident Hired as Community Relations Manager for Lahey Health- Congrats Grace!

Grace Giambanco Numerosi has been hired as the Community Relations Manager for Lahey Health. Grace will work out of Addison Gilbert Hospital and be responsible for all community relations and health benefits on Cape Ann. She will continue to build relationships with those on Cape Ann served by Addison Gilbert Hospital and Lahey Heath.

Grace has more than 20 years of experience in marketing and community relations. After graduating from Boston College, she began her career at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, and then continued her experience with the City of Gloucester. Most recently, she held a marketing position at Rockport National Bank. During her career, Grace has spearheaded several local events, been an active board member and worked collaboratively with local nonprofits, social service agencies, community organizations and city and state governments.

Grace is particularly excited to be working at Addison Gilbert Hospital since she was born in the hospital’s maternity ward and raised in Gloucester.

“We are thrilled to have Grace join our team,” said Gerald MacKillop, director of Community Relations at Lahey Health. “She is a life-long resident of Cape Ann, she knows the community and she can appreciate the health related challenges that the area presents. Her passion for Cape Ann and her enthusiasm will be a benefit for both Addison Gilbert Hospital and the Cape Ann community.”

Grace lives in Gloucester with her husband and two children.

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