Month: February 2021

@FishermenGHS Schedule and News

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
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Thank you for all your efforts & best of luck w/all your future endeavors Cat, Mia, Rachel, & Mia.
— at Dorthy Talbot Rink.

Halyard – Gloucester

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Halyard's avatarCape Ann Home

Life Uncharted…

At Halyard, discover a collection of modern residents and thoughtful amenities that set the new standard for apartment living in Gloucester.

Conveniently located to everyday shopping necessities, close to downtown and the waterfront, with easy access to Boston and next door to a brand new, state-of-the-art YMCA – Halyard brings the best of Gloucester right at your doorstep.

Offering studio, one and two bedroom apartment homes with a variety of floorplans to cater specifically to your apartment needs. Our office is open 7 days a week, Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm and Sunday 12pm – 5pm. Give us a call today to set up a tour 978-515-2500 or visit our website.

One Bedroom Apartment Home – Kitchen

Halyard Clubhouse

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Hearts Abound at Arts Abound

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

From our friend and talented photographer Laurinda Butcher.  Come in and see my photography and pick up something for Valentine’s Day! Enter to win a Great Egret on 24×36 canvas to benefit the Open Door. Arts Abound Magnolia is a socially safe small shop with many local treasures to discover. Thanks, Laurinda Butcher  Free  Arts Abound, 21C Lexington Avenue Magnolia, Gloucester, MA  01930.  Saturday February 13, 2021 from 9 AM EST – 3 PM EST.  Look forward to seeing all.

This Saturday will be a great day to get your last minute Valentine Gifts.  artsaboundmagnolia@gmail.com

 

ARTS ABOUND is proud to present our wonderful artists:

SUE WHEELER – OWNER
Extensive variety of paintings, greeting cards, graphic design services and custom art

DONNA ARDIZONNI
Dramatic local photography

STEPHANIE MASON
All things fish! Placemats, mugs, ornaments, greeting cards

KAREN KEOUGH
Oceanside paintings, scarves, greeting cards, pillows

BRENDA MALLOY
Colorful and whimsical, magnets and greeting cards

CHRISTINE GAUTHIER-KELLEY
Stunning hand painted silk scarves and jackets

MELISSA COX
Inspirational local photography

SUE INGRAM
Lovely local watercolors and painted earrings

LISA KNEBEL
Beautiful ocean-inspired pottery

TIN CAN SALLY
Unique, cool jewelry made from upcycled tin cans

DEB SCHRADIECK
Stunning local watercolors

JOHN ABISAMRA
Local photography focusing on amazing light

CLAIRE PERRAULT
Colorful handwoven textiles including scarves, baby hats and table runners

AUDI SOUZA
Beautiful local paintings, prints, and painted shells with scenes of Gloucester and Magnolia

ELLEN GARVEY
Amazing handblown glass

CAITLYN MANLEY
Cleverly playful hair pieces

ERIK HAHR
Exquisite hand-etched copper and silver earrings

LARRY PARSONS
Closeup photography of nature

ALAN BOURGAULT
Incredible wood crafted items: cutting boards, knives, chopsticks

LAURINDA BUTCHER
Intriguing nature photography cards

ELMSHADE GLASS STUDIO
Gorgeous fused glass plates, window hangings, and ornaments

HERMIT HILL STUDIO
Hand-carved wooden signs

HEATHER BELL
Hand-painted bold silk scarves

ELIZABETH GILLETT
Amazing variety of gorgeous, soft wool scarves

BRANDY BROUILLETTE
Fun and funky earrings and handmade unique cards

 

 

Salisbury Snowy Owl and Red Tailed Hawk

Posted on by Pat D

We had great luck finding some of our favorites at Salisbury Beach State Reservation yesterday morning. This red tailed hawk brought its prey to a nearby branch allowing us to observe up close. The snowy owl was further away, but sitting prettily in the sandy snow. Oddly (in my mind) there were more people watching ducks than the snowy; which, of course, allows the snowy some extra peace. I highly recommend a ride to Salisbury Beach on a nice winter day. There is no admission charge, plenty of walking space and parking along with lots of wildlife to observe.

God Bless Tom Brady.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

T-Mobile Brady and Gronk Big Game Ad: Evidently Banned

Posted on by Nichole S.

As written on T-Mobile’s YouTube video of the ad they had planned to air during the Super Bowl, “We love the big game. The rivalries. The drama. The build-up. The athleticism. The sportsmanship. The ads. For the last eight years, T-Mobile’s gone big for the big game – Bieber, Tebow, Harvey, Drake, Snoop & Martha, Handler & Silverman, Anthony & Mama Doris and even a Kardashian. But we’ve never been banned. Until now. We made this amazing ad starring the amazing Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski. Even after editing, the spot was still banned “based on the … protected telco rights deal.” So, watch and decide for yourself … what does the “official telco sponsor” not want you to see?”

VALENTINE’S DAY at FEATHER & WEDGE! ♥️

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your special someone and let F&W take care of dinner and drinks! 🥂 

Re-opening for DINE-IN service beginning Friday, February 12th!

SPECIAL VALENTINE’S WEEKEND MENU available Saturday, February 13th + Sunday, February 14th for both TAKEOUT and DINE-IN! ♥️ View the menu at www.featherandwedge.com
Accepting pre-orders for takeout online now 🥡
To reserve your table, call the restaurant (978.999.5917) or email us (info@featherandwedge.com).

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Boston Globe good news – art critic weighs in on Cape Ann Museum walking tours and #GloucesterMA planning

Posted on by Catherine

Boston Globe “Walking Through History With Some of History’s Greatest Artists” by Murray Whyte published 2/9/2021

“Gloucester’s rich history feels carved into the very stone that lines its harbors, and the Cape Ann Museum has done well to seize on all of those elements this winter to craft a series of walking tours that fix the town firmly with its cultural heritage.”

Murray Whyte for Boston Globe on Cape Ann Museum winter walking tours, 2/9/2021

“…an around-town stroll to the many houses and scenes painted by Edward Hopper on his five extended painting journeys here. They’re captivating, and in one case, crushing: The spectacular mansard-roofed captain’s house perched high on a Rocky Neck cliff that Hopper painted in 1924 now shares its view of Gloucester Harbor with a sprawling McMansion next door whose aesthetic might best be described as haute Florida strip mall.”

Register for Cape Ann Museum upcoming walks like Feb. 20 (Spiritual history) and Feb. 27 (Edward Hopper) HERE

Happy to see the Cape Ann Museum guided walking tours featured!

Not to worry! The historic house on Clarendon is gorgeous. Edward Hopper customized his take on Gloucester vistas, as did artists before him.

Here is the Gardner Wonson home (built circa 1873) in horse and buggy days, a scene cropped for commercial keepsake photographs published by the Procter Brothers who were flying high in the 1870s [collection New York Public Library].

This home was an architectural attraction Hopper may have seen before he stepped foot off the train for his first visit to Gloucester.

In 1846 entrepreneurial publishing dynamos and developers, brothers Francis with George H. Procter, set up a book and printing shop. By 1850 they moved to Main Street. As the business grew, their news dispatch morphed from “Procter’s Able Sheet” to “Gloucester Advertiser” to “Cape Ann Advertiser”, and then in 1888 to “Gloucester Daily Times”. By 1892 the printing press for the newspaper branch alone could churn out 4000 papers, eight pages long, every hour (see Pringle). Any small business operating for decades and successive generations will suffer its share of adversity. Procter Brothers was leveled not once but twice by fire, and rebuilt. They published or were the go to printers for all manner of media: books, periodicals, photographs, lithographs, even a circulating library from their headquarters in 1874; building back and then some after that 2nd conflagration. The Wonson home was featured in a tourist photograph series, “Cape Ann Scenery”.

Swimming Ducks

Posted on by Nichole S.

I sat in the rain and watched these ducks play in the racing tide the other day for longer than I’m proud to admit. When I first got there the ducks were racing out the Annisquam River, swimming against the current, ducking under the pilings, and heading back out again. It was hysterical to watch them play! My video doesn’t do it justice…but, it made for some good laughs. Silly ducks. Click the link to see the video:

Show the Love Part 4 Yellow Sub Shop

Posted on by Pat D

The Yellow Sub Shop on Pleasant St. is offering homemade cookies dressed up for Valentine’s Day at a very reasonable price! Stop by to check them out. You need to pick up lunch anyhow…