Day: October 1, 2015

E.J. Lefavour

Natura Naturans Meets Natura Digitalis
(Photography Exhibition)

Opening Reception – Sunday, October 4th, 2:00-4:00 PM
Rockport Art Association, 12 Main Street, Rockport MA 01966

This exhibition is a 2-person show of works by photographers Joe Reardon and digital artist Otto Laske which presents two different, but complementary, interpretations of Nature: what our eye sees more or less directly and what the mind imagines. These two interpretations are inter-related since the eye also imagines just as the mind sees.

In both artists’ work, the photographic or algorithmic capturing of nature produces endless varieties of fauna that turn into imaginary ones, and appear simultaneously as real and allegorical. While Reardon’s shapes represent real objects, their exquisite precision instantly turns them into allegories. While Laske’s shapes often have the energy of drawings, they are close enough to natural phenomena to evoke energies we sense in observing natural growth.

The show uses digital technology in the broadest sense in a way adapted to each artist’s predilections. It expands the notion of Nature beyond what can be seen, close by or at a distance, into what can be viscerally felt and experienced even with eyes closed.

This small group show will be on view through October 18^th. The RAA is open Monday – Sunday and is free to the public.

The Rockport Art Association (RAA) is one of the oldest and most active art organizations in the country. The Association has a long and distinguished history that has spanned 94 years. Each year the RAA welcomes thousands of visitors from all over the world. The RAA continues to be one of Cape Ann’s most prominent cultural beacons. Since its founding, the Association has steadily increased in size and currently includes approximately 250 artist & photography members, and hundreds of contributing members. By promoting year-round programs of classes, lectures, demonstrations, exhibitions and community outreach, as well as an impressive museum collection, the RAA remains dedicated to its mission of making fine art appreciation accessible to all. rockportartassn.org/

Good Harbor Beach
10/01/2015 12:51pm

October, for reals.

Time to get your Autumn on, my friends.

Pick #1   Harvest Fest at Mile Marker One

Always a great event…be sure to stop by!  Thanks to Cape Ann’s Marina Resort and Mile Marker One for hosting this morsel of perfect fall family fun.

http://www.milemarkerone.com/entertainment.htm

Pick #2  Topsfield Fair

While I know that there exist families who do not enjoy the Topsfield Fair for reasons of their own, we have always loved the fair!

Find the calendar of events within this link and see all that the fair really has to offer!!

http://www.topsfieldfair.org/

Pick #3  Family Day at the Bird Banding Station

Like many other local Audubon locations, Joppa Flats offers so many wonderful opportunities for families with young children.  This Sunday is no different.

http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/program-catalog#program:program_code=40911

Registration is required in advance.

Family Day at the Bird Banding Station

Sponsored by Joppa Flats Education Center

Sun, Oct 04, 2015 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Location:

Bird Banding Station, Plum Island

Audience:

All (suitable for children 6 – 18 years)

Members:

Adult $8.00, Child $5.00

Nonmembers:

Adult $10.00, Child $6.00

Nonmembers can join today during checkout and take immediate advantage of member prices.

Come for an exciting visit to the Joppa Flats Bird Banding Station on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. See Mass Audubon scientists capture, measure, weigh, examine, and release migrant songbirds. Learn about migration, habitat use, and scientific research at a real field station. The station operates only during the height of migration in spring (April and May) and fall (September and October). Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more family friendly activities, please see our friends at North Shore Kid

Hi Joey,
The Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church is hosting a two day Open House on Saturday, October 3 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon and Sunday, October 4 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM to showcase its children’s and youth’s programs.
All are invited to stop in and visit. Rose Sheehan, Director of Religious Exploration will be on hand to chat and answer questions. There will be a make and take craft activity. Light refreshments will be available.
This event will take place on the church’s lower level. Entrance is at 10 Church Street, Gloucester, MA. The church is handicapped accessible.

Thanks!

“Our Town” by Thornton Wilder opens Thursday at 7:30 at Shalin Lui in Rockport. Produced by Theatre in The Pines, the cast includes many from Rockport and Gloucester. Performances are Oct 1, 2 & 3 at 7:30 and a Sunday matinee on Oct. 4. Admission is $20. Tickets available at the door or at Toad Hall, The Bookstore and Rockport Music at Shalin Lui.  Don’t miss this classic American play of
New England life.

Backyard Growers cordially invites you to the Grand Opening of the Riverdale Park Community Garden

Help us celebrate as Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken cuts the ribbon to our new garden! Learn about Backyard Growers’ Community Garden program, tour the new garden space, and plant some fall seeds.

Date: Wednesday, October 14 (rain or shine)

Time: 8:30-9:15 AM

Place: Riverdale Park, Veterans Way 

(off of Washington Street after the rotary—see map below)

To RSVP or for more information: Contact Lara Lepionka, 

Executive Director at lara@backyardgrowers.org or 978-317-8025

The Riverdale Park Community Garden is made possible with funding from the

City of Gloucester and private foundations. Garden programming and support

is provided by our MassLIFT AmeriCorps service member.

Thank you to the Gloucester Housing Authority for partnering with us on this project.