Month: January 2018

SNOWY OWL BUBO HAS A BOOBOO -By Kim Smith

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Although Bubo appears to have an injury surrounding his left eye, it did not seem to affect his ability to see. I sent a photo yesterday to Erinn Whitmore and both she and Jodi Swenson confirmed that he’s probably okay at this point.

This afternoon he flew into Hedwig’s territoy, which had been hers all day, and after an aerial battle took place, he claimed her rock. I don’t know if it’s the light but Bubo’s eye does not look any better today. The crows and seagulls are vicious and unrelenting towards the Snowies, other raptors don’t want them in their territory, and they are battling each other–it’s easy to understand how an eye could become injured. Posting photos tomorrow of the Snowy battle.

Comparing right eye versus left eye.

More sunset photos from Sunday

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

During halftime on Sunday, ran down to the Pier to catch the sunset.  The beautiful sky was a sign of a great Pats win. Also it helped calm my nerves.

Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ Tonights special guest: Chick Marston! 7pm 1.24.

Posted on by Joanne

Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, January 24th – 7pm
My Musical Guest: CHICK MARSTON!

American folk blues master, Chick Marston comes back to
do it all over again. Simple and to the point, Chick’s perfect
sense of time and rhythm brings us into a world shared by
true legends such as Doc Watson, Jelly Roll Morton, Merle
Travis, Leadbelly and so many, many more. All should
drop by whenever Mr. Marston is in the house, and… if you
happen to be a musician, well, bring a big notepad. ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen……now features Janet Brown with some new and healthy ideas!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
1/31 – Lynne Taylor

2/7 – Inge Berge

Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂

When the Students Become the Teachers

Posted on by Nichole S.

Cape Ann Youth Hockey would like to extend A big THANK YOU to Coach Geary and the Gloucester High School hockey team for spending their Saturday morning with the Learn to Skate crew.

What a great experience for the skaters,  both young and old.  Many of those same Gloucester Fisherman started pushing milk crates around in that very same program!  How special for them to return and share their time and talents with this year’s youngest skaters as they gain confidence and skill.  No doubt those young skaters will remember it for a long time to come!

These photos are courtesy of Dawn Enos.  She caught some really special moments.  Check out Cape Ann Youth Hockey’s Facebook page for even more photos.

 

East Gloucester Elementary WINTER CARNIVAL

Posted on by Nichole S.

East Gloucester Elementary School is presenting their 1st Annual Winter Carnival!

THIS SATURDAY, January 27th 10:00-2:00.

The fun will include Crafts, Games, Prizes, Raffles, Food, Face Painting, Bake Sale, and a Cake Walk.

All Ages Welcome!

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Shutdown in Salem

Posted on by Pat D

Since it was kind of grey and wet, we decided to take a ride to Salem which has been on our list of inclement weather activities.  Strike One: the Peabody Essex Museum was closed—-and I think we’ve made that mistake once already…….

Off we go to the Salem Maritime National Historic Site.  What’s that you say?  Government shutdown???  Parks open but no staff or amenities???  Strike Two although just wandering around reading the signs was pretty interesting by itself.

Oh well, let’s look at the map and decide what next.  The New England Pirate Museum sounds interesting and it’s right here.  Oh…….Strike Three “Closed for the season”…..you would think with the federal government shutdown, those pirates would need someplace to go.

 

It was a very quiet Monday in Salem and I found myself really wishing I had a drone…..

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I’m thinking the FAA would probably come right to life if I’d tested this NO DRONE ZONE out.

A Couple Of Openings For The January 25th Wine Dinner at Passports

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This Week at Backyard Growers:

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Part 2 of our Fermentation Workshop is this Thursday from 6-8pm.  Join us at Pigeon Cove Ferments kitchen where we will be making our own sauerkraut! Missed part 1? No problem! Participants will leave this workshop with full confidence on the science behind fermentation and how to make your own kraut.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or online. Questions? Contact: 978-281-0480 or community@backyardgrowers.org

Hope to see you there!

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Having a staycation during February break and looking for a way to keep the kids entertained?

Backyard Growers is hosting three days of children’s workshops during February break for children grades K-5 packed with hands-on activities. Each day children will learn and discover more about food and gardening though activities such as: grinding wheat to flour, making and painting with plant dyes, holding and learning about worms, dressing up like a plant, and more!

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COUNTDOWN TO CAPE ANN READS CHILDREN’S BOOK FAIR AND CELEBRATION!!

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CAPE ANN READS BOOK FAIR is happening Saturday!

Don’t miss this wonderful celebration, the first of what is hoped to be a recurring fair. Cape Ann’s four library directors and Mayor Sefatia are planning a fantastic reception for the attendees, authors, and artists in what promises to be a super fun and unique new event. The fair will take place at Kyrouz Auditorium at City Hall from noon to four with the award ceremony scheduled for 1:30. See the list of authors and artists in the flyer below, but I just want to draw attention to several of my very favorite local artists, names that you will surely recognize, that are participating–Daisy Nell, Mary Rhinelander, Juni VanDyke, Sarah Kelly, Mary Faino, Alice Gardner–I think you get the idea of the caliber of work that is going to be exhibited. Shoutout to Catherine Ryan for all that she is doing to make this fantastic and original celebration possible. When you see her, please give her a huge thank you. 

I hope to see you there!

Cape Ann Artisans Tour

Posted on by James Eves

Cape Ann Artisans Announce Details for 35th Anniversary Open Studios

 

image004.jpgThe Cape Ann Artisans have set the schedule for 2018.  The Spring Tour will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 2-3.   The Fall Tour will encompass the entire three day Columbus Day Weekend, Oct 6-8 which falls during American Craft Week (Oct 6-15), a national celebration.  The tour time is 10AM-5PM.  The Holiday Show will return during Rockport’s Main Street festivities in early December alongside Shop Rockport night.

Among the new developments for 2018, the Artisans are in discussion with a local tour operator to put a real “tour” option in place.   This would provide a convenient alternative to those that would like to hop on a mini-bus vs. drive their own vehicles.

Also exciting is the expansion of the “Cape Ann Artisans in the Community” event throughout the year.   If you have a regular meeting where your organization would appreciate exposure to this group, the Artisans will create an on-site display and mini-presentation to provide some insight as to role in the community, education, and quality of life that is enhanced by the presence of working artists.  Meet the artists, hear about the CAA history and help share the story with your community.   To request a visit by the artisans, please send a note to Jackie via info@CapeAnnArtisans.com.

The Artisans thank the community for its continued support of its partner program that includes sponsorships on the brochure and online.  Annually, the Artisans print and distribute over 12,000 brochures which are distributed throughout the region.  The annual printed brochure with the Cape Ann map outlining the tour, will be finalized in early February and a few places are still available for local businesses.  Those interested  should contact Sinikka Nogelo [snogelo@yahoo.com] before January 31 to secure one of the limited spaces.  Online-only sponsorships are accepted on a rolling basis.

The Tour will include 20 studios and 23 Artisans, with several working as husband and wife teams and Ruth Worrall teaming up with Bart Stuyf at his studio.  The Artisans newest member is Andy Matlow, who creates sculptural and functional ceramics and Judith Wright returns from sabbatical.  The 2018 Artisans are:

  1. David Archibald
  2. Cynthia Curtis
  3. Rob Diebboll
  4. Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco
  5. Deborah Gonet
  6. Elizabeth Harty
  7. Camilla MacFadyen
  8. Andy Matlow
  9. Anni Melançon
  10. Sinikka Nogelo
  11. Bond Street Studio: Terry DelPercio-Piemonte & David Piemonte
  12. Marcie Rae
  13. Margaret Rack
  14. Mi Robertson
  15. Pam Stratton
  16. Bart Stuyf
  17. Twin Lights Studio: Erin O’Sullivan & Scott Place
  18. Beth Williams
  19. Ruth Worrall
  20. Judith Wright
  21. Sara Wright

Here’s a re-cap:

What:  The Cape Ann Artisans open studio, self-guided tour of 20 studios

Where: Gloucester and Rockport, MA.

When:   June 2-3 and October 6-8.   All Days: 10-5

Holiday Show:  December 1 & 2nd Rockport

Mass. General Illuminations Program

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

So very honored to represent Cape Ann with Photography at Massachusetts General Hospital for their Illuminations Program.

Two Book Discussions to be held tonight

Posted on by Pat D

Hillbilly Elegy A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance will be the topic of discussion tonight Tuesday Jan 23 at Books and Brews to be held at the Azorean 6-8 PM.  Maybe you’ve already read this and would like to join the discussion! It’s a very thought provoking book.

Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis

I haven’t read this one myself, but I always am intrigued when I see a new detective character introduced.  A Carrion Death by Michael Stanley will be discussed tonight at The World’s a Mystery Book Club gathering at the Pleasant Street Tea Company from 6:30 – 8 PM.

 

A Carrion Death (Detective Kubu, #1)