Day: April 6, 2022

Female Cardinal

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni
On Tuesday morning I heard a thump and realized that a female cardinal went into my sliding window.  I do keep bird savers on the sliders. 
According to the web, the first thing is to keep the bird safe. If the bird appears just to be stunned, put it in a safe, sheltered place. If possible, leave the bird in the area where the collision occurred, but if the area is not safe from predators or other hazards, put the bird in a small box or paper bag.
I picked the bird up and made sure she was ok.  Put the bird on a chair with some seeds.  She eventually seemed to come out of the stunning feeling.  She then looked at me and flew away.

 

BIGtiny Makes a Virtual Comeback

Posted on by James Eves

Location: Virtual at www.rnacbigtiny.com

Dates: April 10 through April 13, 2022

Pick-up Party: April 14, 6-8 PM, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA.

The Rocky Neck Art Colony’s much-anticipated annual fundraiser, BIGtiny, returns on Sunday April 10 and runs through Wednesday, April 13. 

Close to 200 original works – all on a scale of 7-inches square – created by more than 100 artists are offered for sale. Artists’ names are not revealed – each work is signed on the back, so participants just buy what they fall in love with. 

Purchasing begins Sunday, April 10, at 9 AM. Just log on to www.rnacbigtiny.com (RNAC)to start purchasing the pieces you desire. 

 
First-comers get the best shot at the work they want. Artwork is priced per day:

Sunday, April 10: each piece costs $150

Monday, April 11: each piece costs $100

Tuesday & Wednesday, April 12-13: each piece costs $50

Each original artwork is matted. Donors can buy frames for $8 each; buy three pieces of art, and get three free frames. 

Pick-up Party: On Thursday, April 14 from 6 to 8 PM, join fellow art-lovers and artists for the big reveal. This exciting end to the fundraiser takes place in person at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck (6 Wonson Street, Gloucester), where all artists and buyers can share a drink, have a bite to eat, and receive the thanks of the entire Rocky Neck Art Colony community.

Proceeds from BIGtiny go to support the many exhibitions and programs put on by the Rocky Neck Art Colony through the year. See our website, www.rockyneckartcolony.org, for up-to-date information on events and activities.

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With an exciting roster of planned exhibitions and events in 2022, The Rocky Neck Art Colony invites the public to receptions and events throughout the year with refreshments, admission and nearby parking free of charge. More information for all Cultural Center events is available by visiting the website at www.rockyneckartcolony.org, by email at director@rockyneckartcolony.org  or telephone 978-515-7004.

One Hour at a Time Gang

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Good afternoon kids:

Hope all is well.

Here is a couple of weeks of clean up:

This Saturday, Washington Street near the Azorean

When:                  Saturday, April 9, 2022

Where:                 Park near the Azorean

Time:                     09:00 – 10:00

Please bring pickers and gloves, I will get yellow bags.

 

Thank you and see you then.

 

Ps:  The week later is the day before Easter, maybe we could take a day off

On April 23, 2022 which is Earth Day Clean up we will be doing the Back Shore.  We are partnering with other groups that day, more information to come in a week or so.

 

Thank you again

 

Donna Ardizzoni

Business Manager

Circle Consulting Group

PO Box 5506

Gloucester, MA  01930

978-526-9222

339-234-0776 cell

www.circleconsulting.com

donna@circleconsulting.com

A new play about aging and ageism, written by an Ipswich resident, was inspired by, and will be performed by, two senior-citizen North Shore actors.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi, Joey! Here’s a story and some graphics that I hope you’ll be interested in running.
A new play about aging and ageism, written by an Ipswich resident, was inspired by, and will be performed by, two senior-citizen North Shore actors.
Please contact me with any questions.
Thank you!
Doug


(photos by Cynthia August)

(At left: Barbara Bourgeois. At right: Rebecca Axelrod)

CODA Make you cry? Channel 7 News at Gloucester Cinema after Oscar Best Picture Win #GloucesterMA #CODA

Posted on by Catherine

Charming local coverage by Channel 7 News, April 1, 2022!

“On the Big Screen Gloucester Cinema has you covered”

Reporter Sam Bleiweis and crew* LIVE in Gloucester share great writing and camerawork capturing the local excitement in Gloucester after CODA wins 3 Oscars including Best Picture. Locals interviewed include John Williams, Gloucester Cinema owner, busy hosting extra screenings following Oscars big night.

*apologies to the unnamed journalist / cameraman

“GLOUCESTER , MASS. (WHDH) – If you’ve been itching to see “CODA” on the big screen — Gloucester Cinema has you covered. But if you want to see it, you better get those tickets because owner John Williams says they are going fast…”

Sam Bleiweis, Channel 7 News. “Tremendous: Locals Flock to Gloucester Cinema to see Coda.” article and video here

images: interior views Gloucester screening room, showing CODA (note local backdrops such as Rockport Town Hall, Pratty’s, Goose Cove, etc.), plus Gloucester Cinema’s Facebook page shared Channel 7 news- Minnetta King interview 🙂

“MADE ME CRY” video clip (51 secs)

Same story first shown nightly news, April 1, 2022 (introduced by different anchors)

Gloucester Cinema Facebook

https://fb.watch/cdc2cROeD9/

Did CODA Make you cry? Channel 7 News at Gloucester Cinema after Oscar Best Picture Win #GloucesterMA #CODA

Posted on by Catherine

You’re not alone. Charming local coverage by Channel 7 News, April 1, 2022!

“On the Big Screen Gloucester Cinema has you covered”

Reporter Sam Bleiweis and crew* LIVE in Gloucester share great writing and camerawork capturing the local excitement in Gloucester after CODA wins 3 Oscars including Best Picture. Locals interviewed include John Williams, Gloucester Cinema owner, busy hosting extra screenings following Oscars big night.

*apologies to the unnamed journalist / cameraman

“GLOUCESTER , MASS. (WHDH) – If you’ve been itching to see “CODA” on the big screen — Gloucester Cinema has you covered. But if you want to see it, you better get those tickets because owner John Williams says they are going fast…”

Sam Bleiweis, Channel 7 News. “Tremendous: Locals Flock to Gloucester Cinema to see Coda.” article and video here

images: interior views Gloucester screening room, showing CODA (note local backdrops such as Rockport Town Hall, Pratty’s, Goose Cove, etc.), plus Gloucester Cinema’s Facebook page shared Channel 7 news- Minnetta King interview 🙂

“MADE ME CRY” video clip (51 secs)

Same story first shown nightly news, April 1, 2022 (introduced by different anchors)

Gloucester Cinema Facebook

https://fb.watch/cdc2cROeD9/

You Should Wake Up Here

Posted on by Nichole S.

The Cape Ann Motor Inn is truly “on the beach.” Whether from out of town or nearby, you should put waking up to this view on your summer bucket list. Located on it’s own stretch of private beach at the quiet end of Long Beach, with a beautiful view of Thacher’s Island, Cape Ann Motor Inn is about as idyllic as it gets. Park your car, enter your room through one door, and leave your cares behind as you take in the view from the large sliding glass door at the other end of your room….. to immediately feel a million miles away. Every single room faces the ocean and sits beachfront. Walk onto your deck and have your toes in the sand within seconds.

We make a point of staying for a couple of nights each summer even though we live just a few short miles away. There is nothing better than staying on the beach late at night, walking to your room, and waking up to the sound of the waves early the next day. With long, easy days and no agenda but to enjoy the sun and ocean, it is truly the most perfect “Stay-cation.”

https://www.capeannmotorinn.com/

A Walk Around the Railways

Posted on by Pat D

I had some time to kill over the weekend, so I took a little walk around the Railways to see what was new. I noticed some of our Wicked Tuna friends spiffing and polishing up their vessels as well as the Schooner Adventure getting some work done. Always interesting though I am careful not to go down during normal work hours.

STEM-tastic Thursday at the Sawyer Free Library

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Cape Ann Community

Join children’s librarian Marisa Hall on Thursday, April 7th from 3:30-4:30pm

for

STEM-tastic Thursday!

Perfect for 1st through 5th-graders.

An afternoon full of questions, experiments and discovery featuring hands-on engineering and architecture projects.

Space limited. Individual registration required at sawyerfreelibrary.org.

Questions? contactmhall@sawyerfreelibrary.orgor 978-325-5505.

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