Month: April 2015

Messy Art Morning at the Lanesville Community Center

Posted on by James Eves

20150423_183151-1On Saturday, April 25, from 10-12, there will be a Messy Art Morning at the Lanesville Community Center–8 Vulcan St., Gloucester.

Susan and Cheryl and I are coordinating a fun time of paint and pastels and charcoal and glue!  I also mixed up some homemade play dough this week (it’s non toxic, but you wouldn’t want to eat it 🙂 )

This week, the donation request of three dollars is down to two dollars, as we are laying in some supplies!
For any questions, please email Mary Beth at pereira987@comcast.net

Have a happy art day!
See you there!

Mary Beth

Cape Ann Big Band to play for Salem Jazz & Soul Fest Spring Gala Fundraiser SUNDAY

Posted on by Vickie & Peter
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Renee Dupuis with Cape Ann Big Band at Beverly’s historic Larcom Theatre in May 2014 (photo Sheila Roberts Orlando)

Here’s an opportunity to have some fun while supporting an excellent cause.  Local favorites Cape Ann Big Band featuring vocalists Renee Dupuis and Nathan Seavey perform down the road at Beverly’s Larcom Theatre to help raise money for The Salem Jazz & Soul Festival and their excellent music education work.

Awesome Auction Items

Before and during the concert and at intermission you can bid on some awesome auction items.  Here’s a short list of highlights:

Original artwork, gift cards to local restaurants, KHS ladies bicycle donated by Salem Cycle, theater tickets, music lessons, martial arts lessons, wizard-themed party for kids at the Salem Witch Institute’s Crown and Shield Hall, weeklong stay at a house in Southern France.

Doors are 6:30.  Show starts at 7:00pm with the North Shore Jazz Project All Stars opening.

What better way to spend a Sunday evening!

Metal Scrap Drive

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Reminder:  Do you have metal that you would like to get rid of properly, The Magnolia Historical Society is holding a Scrap Metal Drive.

Scrap Metal Drive

“My Cure and Reward.”

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin

I went to see Dr. McIntyre at the AGH Oncology Clinic this morning. I weighed in at 148 lbs, dangerously 100 lbs less than the weight of old Big Fred. After some listening and probing, Dr. Mac looked in my mouth and said: “You’ve got thrush! I’ll prescribe some medication, and it should be gone in a week.”
Oral Thrush is a yeast infection afflicting babies, those with weakened immune systems (me), cancer (me), and the elderly (me?). I took 2 pills today and will swallow one for the next nine days. To revive me, the clinic dripped IV hydration fluid into me for 3.5 hours. While in the chair, I ate 2 Italian ices and eight pop sickles. While still coughing, I’m mightily relieved and thankful that your thoughts and prayers allowed me to dodge yet another bullet on my way to recovery. Fred.

Can We Talk About What A No Brainer The Maplewood Car Wash Is

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

(SPECIFICALLY THE $20 TOTAL POST-WINTER DOUCHING PACKAGE)
Self admittedly my truck hasn’t seen the car wash for an exterior or interior cleaning since fall. 
I’ve been waiting for a few good rain storms to get the salt off the road.
I’m basically doubling down on what Paul Morrison had to say in his praises of the Maplewood Car Wash a couple of weeks ago.
Just do it,  and spring for the $20 works package.  Interior vacuum,  Windows,  the whole works.  Is it a real deal detailing job that pros charge over a hundred bucks for? No,  but I’ll take five of these over the course of the year over one good detailing any day.
The guys are courteous and do a great job.
Best $20 I’ve spent in a long time!

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Alfred Hitchcockesque

Posted on by Nichole S.

Six relaxing and sunny days down in Virginia and we clocked some serious time swimming, walking the boardwalk, rollerblading, shooting slingshots on the beach, dolphin watching….and feeding the birds.

Safe to say that every meal the boys ordered came with french fries this week…and, while they ate their fair share…they were more concerned about taking their leftovers directly down to the beach for feeding frenzies.  For the record, hailing from Cape Ann, I am well aware of how annoying it can be when tourists feed seagulls while you’re trying to eat a meal on a deck.  That being the case, I promise you that we fed the birds far away from others…and that the beach was all but empty when doing so.

The birds loved my boys (or at least their french fries).  And…because everything is a learning opportunity…we learned something.  The seagulls liked to land on the ground to snatch their fries…while the laughing gulls like to hover above and try to grab the fries in flight.

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The Legend Jack Muniz- Now Serving On Rocky Neck

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Just like Jesus rising from the dead. 
Is it a coincidence that Easter is just around the corner? I THINK NOT!

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JACK IS BACK ! Tonight at The Rudder!
Go show your boy some love!
PHOTO CREDIT: crazy carl

Editors note from Joey, Super K sent me this photo and I thought it was hers but it was from Crazy Carl’s Facebook page.

Make Your Reservations Today ~ Writer’s Book Club Event at Duckworth’s Not to be Missed!

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

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CB Fisk Open House April 25th To Celebrate Opus 145

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

We cordially invite you to join us at our
Gloucester workshop to celebrate the creation of
Opus 145, a new pipe organ for—

Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Saturday, April 25

2 – 6 pm

21 Kondelin Rd

Gloucester, MA 01930

www.cbfisk.com

978 283-1909

Can’t make it on the the 25th?
Watch To Hear the Music, a documentary film by Dennis Lanson. Learn about the art of pipe organ building and the life and legacy of our founder, Charles Brenton Fisk.
To Hear the Music is available on DVD & Blu-Ray

BRANT GEESE INVASION!

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Brant Geese Plum Cove Beach Gloucester Massachusetts ©Kim Smith 2015

Brant Geese Plum Cove Beach Gloucester

Just kidding, however, they have recently been spotted all around Cape Ann! Several weeks ago I noticed three on Niles Beach, yesterday another 20 or so bobbing and diving in the waves off a little beach in Rockport, and this morning Michelle Anderson emailed that her son Atticus, with his eagle eyes, had spotted a blizzard at Plum Cove Beach. I was working on a design project in Andover and wasn’t able to get there until afternoon. The Brants were still there! Perhaps there were 50 or so feeding at the shoreline and another several hundred further off shore.

Brant Goose Plum Cove Beach Gloucester Massachusetts ©Kim Smith 2015The geese are shy. At one point while photographing, I lay flat down in the beach grass trying to blend in with the landscape while inching forward, but they were not deceived. Too far away for my camera to get a good close up, and heavily overcast today, nonetheless you can see that they are quite beautiful creatures.

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Brant Geese Rockport

Smaller than Canadian geese, the Brant Goose, also called Brent, Black Brant, and American Brant, is a coastal bird that breeds in the Arctic tundra. It migrates along both the Atlantic and Pacific flyways. With white or buff belly, black head and neck, and contrasting white bars at the neck, Brants are easy to identify. They feed on green plants including sea lettuce and eel grass. Brants have a highly developed salt gland, which allows them to consume salt water.

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU SEE ANY BRANTS, AT WHAT LOCATION AND WHEN. We would love to hear from you!

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State Representative Ann Margaret Ferrante Hosts Gloucester Girl Scout Tour of the State House

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns
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Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and Representative Ann Margaret Ferrante with Gloria Parson’s East Gloucester Girl Scout Troop
The East Gloucester Girl Scouts led by Gloria Parsons (Mrs. P) were privilged to visit the State House yesterday. During the grand tour, State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante and her aides gave the girls a history lesson as they visited the various chambers of the State House, including the House and Senate Chambers.
IMG_4278 (1)Representative Ferrante also introduced the girls to the Speaker of the House, Robert DeLeo. The girls had a great time visiting the State House and later taking a ride on the Swan Boats in the Boston Public Garden. Thank you Ann-Margaret for the tour and inspiring girls to become leaders!
IMG_4301 (1)Yesterday was also Girl Scout Troop Leader Appreciation Day. Gloria Parson has been the East Gloucester Girl Scout Troop Leader for over 30 years. Thank you for your service
Mrs. P.!
PHOTOS COURTESY KATIE COSTA

FREE Support Groups offered at Beverly Hospital

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Cape Ann Wellness- Your source for Cape Ann health, fitness and wellness information
http://www.capeannwellness.com

Addison Gilbert Hospital's avatarCape Ann Wellness

All support groups listed below are offered on the Beverly Hospital Campus and are FREE of charge. 

Huntington

Melanoma

Ostomy

Neuropathy

Crohn's

Breast Cancer Support Beverly

NAMI

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Application Deadline in One Day: Montserrat Summer Immersive Educator Fellowship

Posted on by James Eves

Educator Fellowship

WHAT: This year we are pleased to offer the Summer Immersive Educator Fellowship. This is a competitive award given to an educator of exceptional merit who would benefit from joining a studio program for one week of intensive study, and earning Professional Development Points. The award provides full tuition and housing and the option to give an educator’s/artist’s talk; an award valued at $1,300.

WHEN: The fellowship will take place during the Summer Immersive Studio Program, and all week-long courses offered from June 15 to July 10 are eligible. The deadline for submitting an application is April 24. All applicants will be notified of with the award decision by May 8.

WHO: Full-time educators from anywhere are eligible to apply. Secondary and Primary School Educations will be given preference.

HOW: Interested educators may apply for one course only. They must submit an application form, CV and statement describing how attending the Summer Immersive Program will benefit their career as an educator. Please note: Submitting an application to the Fellowship program does not guarantee a space. We will not reserve seats for fellowship applicants. Applicants who plan to attend the Summer Immersive Program regardless are encouraged to register and pay for courses early as seats may fill quickly. If an applicant is accepted for a fellowship, their course tuition will be refunded.

DEADLINE: Fellowship applications are due April 24th. All applicants will be notified of the decision by the week of May 8.

APPLY NOW!

Chris Stovall Brown Tonight! Dave Sag’s Blues Party @ The Rhumb Line 8:30 – 11:30 April 23, 2015

Posted on by Joanne

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Dave says,

I’m back! And I’m ready to esophageally regale you with tales of loup Garou, after visiting the hinterlands  of swamp county, USA. Let’s go!
This week is brought to you  by those  zzzing folks at Instant Blues® liver enlightener. Yes, Yes, feeling blue? or seasick?  Just mix our steaming powder with vodka  for instant relief of conundrums, boils and shortness of pants. Relief guaranteed!
That means Mr. Chris “Stovall” Brown and his band of renown are in town. Chris, the ultimate string-biting, double- jointed gootarist and vogellist is ready to take you to the cleaners, blues- wise. I love playing with this guy! Not only that, but Mr. Jim Gwin, Fred’s brother,and Boston Pops stalwart will be allowed to remove his ankle bracelet and join us. I’ll be back singing’ and frolicking’ on the bass. Come join us!

 

 

 

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http://users.rcn.com/drhepcat/CHRIS_WEBSITE/Home.html

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40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732

http://www.therhumbline.com/