At the end of the parking lot on the right, just after you turn onto Rock Neck Avenue to go onto Rocky Neck, there’s a blue and white information sign that’s been there in some form for many years.  We’ve created an upgrade, it is beautiful!

The new sign is being installed this Friday, June 17^th, in the morning.  There’s going to be a Gloucester Times photo op at 11 a.m. and all are welcomed.  Then there’s also going to be an “unveiling” ceremony on Thursday, June 23^rd, at 5:30 p.m., and Herhonah The Mayor will be there for that little ceremony.

The new “wayfinding” map was designed by a committee of dedicated RNAC artists, and it shows the locations of places of business on the Neck, including 20 Artist Galleries, representing over 50 artists.  (We thought about also showing all the artists who live and work on the Neck but don’t maintain galleries, but there were so many that it was impractical.)  Rock Beaudin of White Light Design, in Beverly, did an amazing job of translating the many ideas the artists had into an integrated, clear, and effective design which will help tourists understand and enjoy Rocky Neck.

The framing and installation of the sign is going to be 100% professional and absolutely beautiful, thanks to the generosity of Frank Biscardi, Gloucester Resident, support of the arts, and owner of Boston Fence Company.  The carpentry of the frame is amazing, done by Rocky Neck resident, violinist, artist, and Master Carpenter Jimmy Lounsberry.  It’s beautiful, it’s strong, and it’s gonna last us many, many years!

Everybody’d invited to both events!

Artist Demonstrations
at Gallery 53 on Rocky Neck

Gallery 53 on Rocky Neck is sponsoring a series of artist demonstrations for the 2016 season.

On Saturday, June 18th Katherine Bagley shows silversmithing techniques.

Several galleries across the country have displayed and sold Katherine’s work. She has been a member of Gallery 53 for 4 years.

On Saturday, June 25 printmaking artist Mary Rhinelander will demonstrate linoleum block carving and will let visitors try their hand at making a print to take home with them.

For more information about the show, please call
Gallery 53 on Rocky Neck at 198-282-0917

Q&A WITH THREE ARTISTS
at Cultural Center on Rocky Neck

Sunday, June 19, 2:00 PM

Kathleen Gerdon Archer, Michele Fandel Bonner and Conny Goelz-Schmitt talk about the work in the exhibition, Time Matters: Three Explorations on view through July 4 at the Cultural Center. These aesthetically allied artists recognized that their work, while employing different mediums, shared a  fascination with the impact of time on the physical nature of objects, and the evolution of lives and cultures. Learn more about their work and approach.

The public is invited: Free

Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA

Stephen LaPierre, Key West oil painter
joins Rocky Neck Art Colony for 2016 Season

Stephen LaPierre, the Key West oil painter, has relocated to Rocky Neck this summer. Known for his startling plein air nightscapes and dayscapes, capturing Newburyport to Cape Ann, Vegas to Key West, and Havana to Oslo, LaPierre is also spending studio time this season expanding his epic clowns-with-cellphones series.

Stephen LaPierre plein air painter at work in Key West

Gloucester Harbor: Stephen LaPierre, 15” x 12” oil on canvas

LaPierre’s studio, filled with over two hundred original pieces, offering a twenty five year retrospective, is located along Madfish Alley, 77 Rocky Neck Avenue, in Gloucester; open Thursday through Sunday from noon until dark, or by appointment.

LaPierre is represented by Manchester resident, Susan Wadia-Ells. For more information: susan.we@comcast.net or info@stephenlapierre.com or 978 578 1546.

Visit old Mother Hubbard at the Gloucester Dog Park
Info Below.

We are headed “Off the Island” for an extra long weekend with our “Goombas” up to the Bar Harbor/Acadia area.   First stop of the road trip is to fuel up for the 5 1/2 drive at Lobsta Land!

Eggs Bene, banana walnut french toast and a veggie omelet!

Peaceful morning view of the marsh

Welcome To Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board

Joey C ~

A place where non-profit Cape Ann organizations can post press releases directly and then those press releases will be reposted to http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com . This is not an advertising space for businesses, fitness or wellness organizations, or music listings.

The web address will be http://www.capeanncommunity.com

To have your community organization news posted here, contact Joey C who will grant access for you to post directly.

Seacoast 10k July 16th

Image ~ June 16, 2016

ALL WELCOME WATERMARK LAUNCH THURSDAY@Maritime Gloucester

Image ~ June 15, 2016 ~ maritimegloucesterprograms

Brunch at Beauport

June 15, 2016 ~ Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House

Brunch at Beauport

Thursday, June 30, 10:00 – Noon

Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House, 75 Eastern Point Boulevard, Gloucester, Mass.

Beauport Brunch 2016 – both dates

$40 Historic New England members, $50 nonmembers

Bring friends and family to an elegant morning brunch on the Beauport terrace overlooking Gloucester Harbor. Catered by “beach gourmet catering” from Gloucester, the brunch includes assorted quiche, fresh fruit, croissants, sticky buns, and mimosas. A tour of the house is offered after brunch. Sunhats are recommended. Rain date: Thursday, July 7.

Registration is required. Please call 978-283-0800 for more information. Purchase tickets now.

Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Events!

June 15, 2016 ~ chambercacc

The Chamber has some exciting ribbon cuttings coming up on Cape Ann.  We’ll be at 7th Wave Restaurant, Tonno Restaurant and The Brass Monkey with our big scissors and ribbon!  We invite you all to join!

The Chamber will hold a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at Tonno Restaurant at 2 Main Street in Gloucester on Friday, June 17, 2016 at 3:00 PM. The ribbon cutting will celebrate the grand opening of the restaurant.

Later that night, June 17 at 7:00 PM, we’ll be in at 7 Tuna Wharf in Rockport for a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 7^th Wave Restaurant . The ribbon cutting will celebrate the grand re-opening and of the restaurant and New Concept Menu under new owners, Natasha Kahn and Zac Tran.

The Brass Monkey is having a grand opening celebration at 85 Main Street in Gloucester on Monday, June 20, 2015 at 5:00 PM. Their newly renovated space is open for business with an eclectic mix of goods.

We are excited about all three of these new ventures on Cape Ann.  Join us to celebrate!

International Dory Races 2016

June 14, 2016 ~ bedmonds67

NOTICE

Schedule of Events for June Races 2016
Thursday, June 16^th, 6:30 pm – Canadian Reception

At: St. Peter’s Club

*All committee members are welcome to attend and greet the Canadian rowers.

Saturday, June 18^th, 10 am – International Dory Races

Versus Nova Scotia, Canada

At: Jodrey State Fish Pier

*Open to the public.

Saturday, June 18^th, 1 pm – Awards Banquet

At: Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center

*All committee members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Thank You!

Your International Dory Committee’s Board of Directors

Solar-Voyager yesterday morning woke up and one of the two solar panel output’s showed zero output. Redundancy kicked in and yesterday’s travels were heading to Lisbon but last night’s drift occurred earlier because half the juice was made during the day.

But either the connection wiggled back closed or they rebooted it last night because both solar panels are making juice this morning!!  Onward to Portugal!

Click here for map and click dots for info. The dashboard on the bottom fo the map also has good info.

Must visit.  Must Order The Pork Chop.  Yes the pork chop.  Don’t ask questions.  Just do as I Say and thank me later.
Tonno-Ridiculous .  There,  I said it again.

Tuna Tar Tar.

Hale Construction Crew and Steve Corbett of Corbett  Electric – The Crew That Put This Beautiful Place Together

Madame Mayor and Anthony

The Pork Chop-

The Ribeye-