I Am More Opening Exhibit:
Hosted by Amy Kerr Draws Portraits and Ocean Alliance:
June 15, 2018 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
June 16, 2018 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
June 17, 2018 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
32 Horton Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
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We are more than our depression, addiction, grief, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorder, bipolar disorder, dysphoria and obsessive compulsive disorder. We are parents, children, and friends with loves, gifts and dreams.
Join us for the first public unveiling of the I Am More portraits, plus work by Cape Ann artists and Gloucester High students and learn how they are more than their mental challenges. Participate in an art installation to add your voice.
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Justice Lowy’s JUDGEMENT was released April 5, 2018. The Museum may sell Shuffleton’s Barbershop, and — via Sotheby’s– the remaining 39 works free of any restrictions.
“The museum has satisfied its burden of establishing that is has become impossible or impracticable to administer the Museum strictly in accordance with its chartiable purpose, thus entitling the Museum to relief under the doctrine of equitable deviation. Accordingly the court allows the Museum’s request for equitable relief to sell the designated artwork.”
Justice Lowy MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING
Reaction from Sotheby’s Auction House:
“We are very pleased that the court approved the agreement reached between the Berkshire Museum and the Massachusetts Attorney General. We look forward to working with the museum to ensure a bright future for the people of Pittsfield and Western Massachusetts.” Judge Lowy’s decision came in just in time to meet the auction’s press deadline clearing for art sales this spring, else sales would have been pushed back till the fall at the earliest. The catalogue pages are ready from last fall’s prep.
Reaction from Elizabeth McGraw, President, Berkshire Museum Board of Trustees:
“This is great news for the people of Berkshire County and everyone who visits the Berkshire Museum for one-of-a-kind experiences in history, art, and science. We recognize this decision may not please those who have opposed the museum’s plans. Still, we hope people will be able to move forward in a constructive way to help us secure and strengthen the future of this museum, at a time when our community needs it more than ever. “
“Save the Art-Save the Museum continues to oppose the sale of the Berkshire Museum’s art treasures and its unrestricted use of the resulting funds. We also regret the judge’s disregard of the public trust in which the museum held its collections. The impending sale will not only diminish Pittsfield as a city claiming to be of cultural import to Berkshire County, but will reverberate destructively for years through collections similarly held in trust throughout the state and country. As a group, we will make a more detailed statement after meeting in person to consider the loss to our community and its impact.”
1953
Have a look back at an inspiring 1965 Berkshire Eagle profile about Berkshire Museum Director Stuart C. Henry, and an earlier feature from the Berkshire Evening Eagle, published Thursday, Aug. 20, 1953, heralding the Berkshire Museum’s 50th anniversary. Both convey the museum’s seamless blend of high art, science, community and education.
A simple photograph, but so much that makes me smile …. Straitsmouth Light, a lone lobster boat, the beach, the town of Rockport, and a family of ducks. Life is good.
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When we tell people we are from New York, the inevitable next question is “Where in New York?”, most expecting to hear something about New York City or Long Island. We usually answer that we live near Binghamton in Central New York not far from the Pennsylvania border.
What we SHOULD say is that we are from April the Giraffe’s hometown. Maybe you were like me about a year ago, one of millions obsessively watching the Giraffe Cam awaiting the birth of April’s calf. April, her calf Tajiri, and the male Oliver drew thousands of visitors to our area last summer to visit Animal Adventure . It was quite the spectacle…and now that Tim Tebow is in Binghamton, another summer spectacle is about to begin. But I digress.
I remember very clearly clutching my phone in a parking lot in Binghamton last year awaiting the imminent birth and being somewhat teary at his arrival on April 15. Since we live only 2-3 miles from Animal Adventure, I found myself there several times last summer to coo over the 5′ 9″ baby towering over me.
He’s just adorable and the park is nicely set up for visitors to view the giraffe family. This is the famous April the Giraffe with baby Taj peeking out at visitors.
A little attention, please
Just the sweetest face
But, the nicest surprise of all was how many other animals this petting zoo is caring for. I’m especially in love the the bear cubs, but there’s also an Arctic Wolf, birds, monkeys…and new for this year, lion cubs (pretty sure there will be some cooing going on at that exhibit!)
Animal Adventure has won the honor of being the top New York State attraction in a recent I Love NY voting campaign, so if you go please know you are in our backyard! On April 15, Taj will celebrate his first birthday and it will be shown via the Giraffe Cam.
Cape Ann might have its obsession with Snowy Owls, but New York is all about April. I’m right in there with both……
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Join Feather & Wedge for a change of pace this Sunday with acoustic guitarist and vocalist Peter Hoare.
Peter brings his unique style to classics from artists like Van Morison, James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Johnny Cash, and many more. He is a legend on the North Shore. Come hear why.
10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Reservations suggested. 978.999.5917
Feather & Wedge, 5 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
ATTENTION Gloucester High School Students (and Parents):
Applications for 2018 summer jobs are now being accepted!
Apply for a GHS summer internship for July and August. Get a jump on your friends and nail down a summer job. THERE ARE VERY LIMITED OPEN SLOTS, SO WE LOOK FORWARD TO REVIEWING YOUR APPLICATION ASAP!
As part of this internship you will:
Be matched with a local company where you will gain important workplace skills
Be paid minimum wage or a stipend
Start to build a solid resume for college and future endeavors
Internship highlights:
Open to students in 9th through 12th grades
Interviews being conducted NOW and we will let you know if you are accepted into the program
A 2.5 hour workplace skills workshop each Wednesday at GHS during the weeks of July 9th- August 17th, and an internship placement at least 10 hours per week (exact weeks/hours…
Artist and gallery owner Judi Rotenberg will reflect on her father’s philosophies of observation and painting, and their years of plein air painting side by side. Space is limited; reservations required. $10 members; $15 nonmembers, includes museum admission.
Rebecca Reynolds (MARS board president), Annie Harris (CEO Essex National Heritage Area) and Mary Kay Taylor (Lowell’s Boat Shop education/grants director)
Today I attended the Essex National Heritage Area annual spring meeting as a recently appointed heritage commissioner. The meeting was held at the Saugus Town Hall, a magnificently maintained, predominately Gothic Revival style building, constructed in 1874-1877 and designed by architects Lord and Fuller. The East Lake inspired interior details and decoration were a treat to see and have been beautifully preserved.
It was a joy to see my friend Sarah Boucher, director of sales and marketing at Willowdale Estate and Briar Barn Inn, to meet Rebecca Reynolds, president of the Manship Artists Residency and Studios (MARS), and to see the always wonderful Mary Kay from Schooner Ardelle-Adventure-Lowell’s Boat Shop.
Today Mary Kay was wearing her Lowell’s Boat Shop and Museum hat, accepting the matching Essex National Heritage Area partnership grant. The grant will go towards the restoration of the Boat Shop. To learn more about Lowell’s Boat Shop and Museum, the oldest continuously operating boat shop in America, visit their website here.
Saugus Town Hall image courtesy wiki commons media
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The common grenadier was formerly regarded as a rare stray in the inner parts of the Gulf of Maine for only two had been recorded there aside from the Eastport and Lubec specimens mentioned above, the one from the western basin in 160 fathoms, the other from off Gloucester, both of them taken many years ago. But they must be rather common on the muddy bottoms of the deeper parts of the Gulf in 85 to 125 fathoms, for we have caught more than 100 of them at various localities on recent trawling trips. No doubt it is because few vessels ever fish on these grounds, which are not productive either of cod or of haddock, that the presence of grenadiers there has been overlooked. A grenadier, too, was reported from the slope of Jeffreys Ledge, in about 50 fathoms, during March 1934. Usually about a foot long.
Rough-headed Grenadier, Rat-tail, One-eye
Occurrence in the Gulf of Maine—
Three quarters of a century ago, when halibut were more plentiful in the Gulf of Maine than they are today, and when vessels, long-lining from Gloucester, still resorted regularly to the deep channel between Georges Bank and Browns Bank as well as to the deep gullies that interrupt the Nova Scotian banks, large grenadiers were often hooked. Fishermen described them as common enough to be a nuisance, for they stole the baits meant for other fish and were of no commercial value themselves. It was on the strength of such reports that Goode[7] characterized them as “exceedingly abundant on all of our offshore banks.” Maximum length of 3 feet and a weight of 4 or 5 pounds
From Fishes of the Gulf of Maine by Bigelow and Schroeder (1953) online courtesy of MBL/WHOI
This event is always well attended. Hope to see everyone there.
Spring Household Hazardous Waste Day – April 14, 2018
This year our Spring Household Hazardous Waste Event will be April 14, 2018, rain or shine, from 9am-12 noon. Residents are asked to schedule an appointment to bring their materials to the DPW yard. The Recycling Department will begin accepting appointments beginning March 15th. Please call 978-281-9785 to schedule your appointment. Registration closes April 13, 2018 at 11 AM.
Gloucester residents are allowed to bring up to 25 pound or gallons of material at no cost. If you exceed 25 pounds or gallons, and additional fee will be accessed and payable to ACV Enviro(payable by check only, cash is not accepted). For up to 10 gallons or pounds over it is $30, 11-25 gallons or pounds over the charge is $50.00.
Please understand that we can only accept hazardous materials when ACV Enviro is on site, early drop offs will not be allowed.
Acceptable Materials
From the House:
Rubber Cement, Airplane Glue
Fiberglass Resins
Photo Chemicals
Chemistry Sets
Furniture Polish
Floor & Metal Polish
Oven Cleaner
Fluorescent Bulbs
Mercury bearing wastes
Drain & Toilet Cleaner
Spot Remover
Rug & Upholstery Cleaner
Hobby Supplies, Artist Supplies
From the Yard:
Poisons, Insecticides, Fungicides
Chemical Fertilizers
Weed Killers
Moth Balls
Flea Control Products
From the Workbench:
Oil Based Paints ONLY
Stains & Varnishes
Wood Preservatives (except Penta)
Paint Strippers/Thinners
Solvent Adhesives
Lighter Fluid
From the Garage:
Fuels/Gasoline/Kerosene
Motor oil
Car batteries
Antifreeze
Engine Degreaser
Brake Fluid/Carburetor Cleaner
Transmission Fluid
Car Wax, Polishes
Driveway Sealer
Roofing Tar
Swimming Pool Chemicals
Unacceptable Materials
What Not To Bring!
LATEX PAINT (pop lid, let dry, throw in trash)
Empty Containers/Trash
Commercial or Industrial Waste
Radioactive Waste, Smoke Detectors
Infectious & Biological Wastes
Compressed Gas Cylinders (other than propane)
Ammunition, Fireworks, Explosives, Flares
Fire Extinguishers
Prescription Medicines/Syringes
Asbestos
How Can I Safely Transport These Hazardous Materials?
Leaving materials in original containers.
Tighten Caps and lids.
Sort and pack separately: oil paint, pesticides,and household cleaners.
Pack containers in sturdy upright boxes and
pad with newspaper.
NEVER MIX CHEMICALS.
Pack your car and drive directly to the site.
NEVER SMOKE while handling hazardous material.
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Episode 77- We are on location for this one too! We recorded this 2 Southern Ave also known as The Board Barn and Retail Shop! With Owners Dom and Anneliese with Fila (the paddleboarding dog)
Hot Plate:
How many times does Alicia say Um?
*The Great Gloucester Clean Up-April 21st 9am-11am (check out our girl Donna’s One hour at a time gang page)
**Dom and Anneliese will be down at Pavilion Beach, come help clean!
*Cape Ann Lanes is hosting Unlimited Bowling on Tuesdays in April! $15 (shoes included) 7pm-Close UNLLIMITED BOWLING!
*Pride Stride April 29th
*Check out GloucesterCast 270 with Eric Lorden!
*One Ocean, One Love-OPENING WEEKEND!
We get right in to it with Dom and Anneliese, about the origins and where it all began with 1 spot (RIP Birdseye Building) to now having 4 locations! They discuss the Surf/Paddle/Retail Shop, working with businesses to support the local economy. We discuss the services that they provide, between Kid’s Surf Night (M,T,THR), Military Mondays-a working title (1/2 all services for any Active Duty or Retired Veterans), SUP YOGA (Sundays/Wed), keep an eye out for Wine Nights! Laides Surf Night (Fridays-Jul/Aug). They discuss the growth of the company, the partnerships with the commuinity and HOW FREAKING COOL IT IS!
Season Opener coming soon! Stop by the Barn of the Beach and say HI! AND GET OUT THERE!
This first Hearing Mission event introduces the human hearing system, how to protect good hearing, and the restorative benefits of aural rehabilitation. Attend this event to learn about the human hearing system, your brain, and how you can keep your brain sharper through better hearing. There will be door prizes and gifts too! We will answer your questions about hearing aids and explain the role of aural rehabilitation and brain fitness in hearing health. Beauport Hearing Care takes a more holistic approach. Good nutrition and exercise matter. Better hearing is not just about hearing aids! In addition, hearing screenings will also be offered at the program. And free hearing tests with personalized heari…ng coaching will be scheduled for those that request it.
Mission participants that need hearing aids but cannot afford them may apply for free hearing aids through the Beauport Hearing Mission in partnership with the Starkey Hearing Foundation. But whether or not you qualify for free, all participants are introduced to a new way of thinking about their hearing and health.
Hearing and healing are central to every spiritual and religious tradition! The vast majority of traditions are oral traditions, e.g. they have no written language. ‘Hearing’ God’s Word is universal to all traditions. Moreover, science is discovering that hearing is the primary sense to help the brain organize and prioritize all sensory inputs. The beautiful human hearing system bridges our physical and spiritual worlds. Healthy hearing promotes measurably better social and physical health. Socialization is important to maintain good brain health, and hearing is essential to socialization. Hearing is also necessary to understand the advice of your doctor.
The Beauport Hearing Mission demonstrates one way St. John’s Community Health Ministry enables better health. Like healthy hearing, other health problems like diabetes also require a more holistic and social intervention to be most effective. We need your help! Come see how the Hearing Mission is leading. Consider volunteering for St. John’s Community Health Ministry by becoming a St. John’s ‘hearing coordinator’.
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Here’s a shot I had been thinking of doing for opening day,, being a huge Sox fan, and baseball fan. The feeling of home opener means a lot to me brings me back to when I was a kid playing baseball in the churchyard and down the fields or hair playing catch in the backyard,I know to some they have lost the passion because of all the big contracts and how expensive it is to spend a day at the ballpark,, all I have to say to those is grab a glove and ball a couple friends and just have a pick up game, I know that feeling will comeback!!
Let’s Go Redsox
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Good Morning Gloucester 