Month: January 2018

HUGE SHOUT OUT TO CATHERINE RYAN, CAPE ANN READS ORGANIZER AND DIRECTOR EXTRAORDINAIRE!

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There are so many to thank for the tremendous success of the Cape Ann Reads Book Fair and Celebration, but one huge extra special shout out goes to Catherine Ryan for all that she did to make the day sing.

Thank you Catherine ❤ ❤ ❤

 

Unfortunately I didn’t take very many photos today, but here you can see Mayor Sefatia giving accolades to Catherine for not only the tremendous job she did helping to launch and organize Cape Ann Reads, but for her role as the Mayor’s art liaison, and for all that she does each and everyday for the Cape Ann arts community.

Ribbon Cutting for the inaugural Cape Ann Reads celebration, the first of what promises to be an annual event.

MY NEW FRIEND KIKI <3

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Six-year-old Kiki from Essex came to Cape Ann Reads today with her Grandmom Susie to connect about Monarchs. Kiki successfully raised fifty Monarch butterflies this past summer, from eggs she collected herself in the wild. After they emerge from their chyrsalides, she brings the butterflies to places such as the Italian Garden at Crane Estate and gives them to people to release, along with a handout on how to raise Monarchs.Six-year old conservationist Kiki from Essex

Cruiseport and the Beauport Boat

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On Friday before the Buoy Auction went over to the State Pier, the harbor was like a mirror.  Amazing how the ocean can change continually.

Gloucester Smiles-826

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Gloucester Smile with a her Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs (aka Swissies)

SUPER FUN KID ACTIVITIES AT CAPE ANN READS TODAY AT CITY HALL!

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From noon to four this afternoon City Hall will be abuzz with a special celebration exhibiting the work of Cape Ann children’s book authors and illustrators. Each author has a table with their projects. Come meet and talk to the authors about their original stories. The illustrators have created art coloring sheets taken from the pages of the books to give to guests. The award ceremony, hosted by Mayor Sefatia, takes place at 1:30. This is a unique and new book fair created by Cape Ann’s four library directors, Deborah Kelsey (Gloucester), Deborah French (Essex), Sara Collins (Manchester), Cindy Grove (Rockport), and art director Catherine Ryan.

I am looking forward to seeing all the artists coloring sheets. My Monarch Butterfly project and documentary film Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly first incarnation was an illustrated book, then photo exhibit, and now film.

The illustration above is of a male and female Monarch mating. The Monarchs fly up into a tree and stay joined together, abdomen to abdomen, for about four hours. The blue butterflies are a cousin of the Monarchs, the Blue Tiger of India (Tirumala limniace), but you can color your butterflies anyway you see fit–I’d love to see a pair of rainbow Monarchs 🙂

Read more about the Cape Ann Reads celebration in a post by Catherine about Gail McCarthy’s Gloucester Times article here.

Coyote Ecology & Behavior Presentation

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

Hi All,

The Animal Advisory Committee is hosting a coyote awareness program at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck on February 26th at 7pm. Dr. Jonathan Way will be giving a presentation based on his eastern coyote research. We hope the presentation will be educational on how we can peacefully coexist with coyotes. We anticipate this will be a packed event and hope to do more of these events in the future.

Hope to see you there!

You can follow the Animal Advisory Committee on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GloucesterAAC/

Alicia P.

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Buoys at Cruiseport

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Mayor Sefatia helps celebrates the 10th annual Buoy Auction at Crusieport, a fun evening for everyone.

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DON’T MISS THE ANNISQUAM VILLAGE PLAYERS THIRD ANNUAL WINTER CABARET!

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Join past and present members of the Annisquam Village Players for an evening of live entertainment. Admission includes wine and appetizers. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Entertainment starts at 7:30. 

 

That’s a big movie poster! Dead in the Water Cape Ann Museum premiere

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from the Cape Ann Museum- Gloucester Screening set for “Dead in the Water” FEB 10

The Cape Ann Museum, in collaboration with the Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association,  is pleased to present “Dead in the Water”,  on Saturday, February 10 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  The documentary film dealing with the devastating impacts of federal regulations on the lives of New England ground fishermen was produced and directed by Rockport native and professional filmmaker David Wittkower. A panel discussion with film participants will follow each showing. Tickets are $8 for Museum members and $10 for nonmembers. Reservations can be made at camuseum.eventbrite.com or call (978)283-0455 x10.

Two and a half years in the making, “Dead in the Water” is Wittkower’s fifteenth documentary film. It was shot in different coastal towns and features scenes and interviews with area fishermen, their spouses and other family members; advocates for fishermen; elected officials; and community activists.  “This film opens the doors for the world to see how difficult and dangerous the life of a fisherman is,” said John Bell, a former three-term mayor of Gloucester (2002 -08). “On top of that, the impact of misguided federal regulations on fishermen has never been presented as powerfully as it is in ‘Dead in the Water.’ This film packs a real punch. It stays with you long after you’ve seen it.” The film also includes the song, “Gloucester Harbor Shore” by Grammy® Award winner, Paula Cole.

Wittkower, a graduate of the American Film Institute in cinematography, describes “Dead in the Water” as an examination of the “relentless destruction of the New England ground

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coming home to sunset and nice news

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Thanks Tim McCarthy, Cape Ann Beacon, for this big reminder about the Cape Ann Reads celebration tomorrow, noon to four. Gloucester City Hall is set up and ready for dozens of area artists and writers and their original children’s picture books!

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The I Am More Project

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

From our friend Amy Kerr, she is doing a wonderful project. Please go to her website for more information.

THE I AM MORE PROJECT IS LOOKING FOR WRITERS

 Those of us who suffer from depression, grief, anxiety, addiction, eating disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, and dysphoria can become overshadowed by our struggles, but we are more than our suffering. We are parents, friends, artists, professionals and children. We have dreams, loves, goals and gifts.

 You can read the stories of those here in Cape Ann that you might not have realized struggled with these issues, like Donna and Seth, by following I Am More at https://amykerrdrawsportraits.wordpress.com. Then share your own essay or poem by emailing amykerrdraws@gmail.com to receive a Writing Guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Get your Cape Ann License Plate!

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It’ so easy to get the plate and show your love for Cape Ann. You just go online, pay for the plate, the registry sends it right to your house. Even if you have a leased car you can still get a plate. The more plates on the road the more money for Cape Ann Non-profits. Step up to the plate today!

HAVE YOU TRIED PRANCERCISING-IT GETS YOU IN TOUCH WITH YOUR SENSUAL NATURE, WHILE ALSO GIVING YOU THE FITNESS CAPACITY TO KILL A MOUNTAIN LION

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Prancercising with JP

See more of JP’s videos here.