We are in the San Juan Islands specifically to see orcas and eagles. BINGO on both counts, but for this post I will focus on the orca adventure. Whale watching in this part of the world is similar to ours in many ways but different in others. One reason is that orcas can be seen here and they have some habits that are a bit varied from our own humpbacks. We took a ride out in a small boat (I’m told it’s a Nyack and there are only 3 in the US) with about a dozen other people and sought the whales nearly to Whidbey Island. Here we found a group of 5 Biggs Killer Whales along with another pair. They seemed very active and playful. We followed them along for a while and they even swam under our boat and a pair surfaced right next to us. Thrilling. The day prior produced zero whale sightings for that trip. We were very fortunate! Thanks to our friend Nichole Schrafft for giving us some tips for this trip which is panning out to be more than memorable.

For additional pictures and story details, please visit Pat D’s Photos on Facebook. If you have never seen an orca penis, you might want to check out more photos there! That should push the views up…….

Gloucester Harbor fishermen in August 1985. pic.twitter.com/DCqbYNAozB

— GBH Archives (@GBHArchives) August 18, 2022

Early yesterday, we were in our boat and happened upon a gorgeous young couple posing on the rocky shore of Gloucester. They were having their wedding photos taken by their wedding photogs. I was out with my long lens capturing ocean wildlife but could not resist snapping a few images of this couple from my vantage point… I do not know who they are and do not wish to be too invasive so posted here are only two low-res jpeg images without showing their faces… Message me and I would be most happy to gift these two newlyweds with the high resolution images if they so choose. Cari Mac… Congratulations!

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Facebook profile link- https://www.facebook.com/cari.mac.31

Follow ken for some amazing drone footage- https://www.instagram.com/klawler9/

Nirvana…

Deftly Askew

Exhibition Dates: August 18 – September 18

Cove Gallery

37 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester, MA

Galleries open: Sunday-Monday, noon-5 PM; Thursday Through Saturday noon -7 PM

Opening Reception: Thursday, August 18, 5-7 PM

Closing Reception: Sunday, September 18,  3-5 PM

Gloucester, MA

Deftly Askew at Cove Gallery

Rocky Neck Art Colony is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition, Deftly Askew, at the Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester, MA.  The show will run from August 18 through September 18.

Artists Helen Tory, Patricia Wellenkamp, Laurel Rogers, and Tobi Klein employ a variety of mediums: paper, metal, paint, wax, and more but with a commonality that makes for a cohesive and vibrant connection. There is a search for expression and balance in using multiple pieces to create harmonious wholes.The rough edges, rich layering, and exploration of textures, inspire the boundaries of each work of art to be somewhat “askew” in its representation.  However, there is careful and “deft” thought in this organic creative process.

Laurel Rogers melds her extensive knowledge of papermaking, marbling and book binding skills with a lyrical design sense to create engaging and beautiful sculptures, books and journals.

Patricia Wellenkamp stamps, etches, chases, roll prints, gilds, braids and rivets to add texture to the mixed metals that she uses in creating elegant, one of a kind jewelry pieces. 

Tobi Klein’s work has taken her in two directions: graceful woven metal sculptures, and two-dimensional mono-prints/collages.  A variety of techniques and materials, in both arenas, elicit surprising, yet connected results.  The subtle play of energy and calm remain a constant in all of her pieces.

Helen Tory oil paints on clayboard and other rigid surfaces. Monotypes or etchings are collaged on top. Graphite powder, pen and ink or oil paint is added and then detracted using steel wool, eraser or cloth. The resulting images are evocative and powerful.

The Cove Gallery, run by the Rocky Neck Art Colony, is the former home and gallery space of beloved Rocky Neck artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Cove continues the tradition set by the Goetemanns of showing the best in local art and is made possible thanks to the generosity of Mark Goetemann, their son.

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The Rocky Neck Art Colony, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions, workshops, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. Long renowned for its luminous light, this harbor and coastal location has been a magnet for some of the most revered realist painters in US art. Edward Hopper and Emil Gruppe are examples. It has as well been a catalyst for the progressive ideas of Stuart Davis, Marsden Hartley, Theresa Bernstein, Milton Avery and Nell Blaine, among others. Today, Rocky Neck continues to attract artists and art lovers to a thriving, creative community. www.rockyneckartcolony.org. Telephone: 978-515-7004.

Some of you may know we are vacationing in the Seattle/San Juan Islands. Much of coastal Friday Harbor is similar to our own island: fishing industry, whale watching, and stunning views. But here was a sobering reminder that we are most certainly no longer on the east coast. More travelogue to come!

Sunday, August 28

4:30 – 7:30 pm

Featuring Marina Evans & Bernardo Baglioni

$60 pp

Enjoy the camaraderie of friends surrounded by the beauty of Cape Ann at sunset while sailing and listening to a special performance by this international folk/americana duo.

Complimentary beverages. BYOPicnics

Purchase Tickets 

Hi,

My name is Dave Janus.

I’ve put together a Scavenger Hunt to benefit Cape Ann Animal Aid at The Cave next Tuesday.  There will be a couple of dogs that are available for adoption.  The Cave will be offering free Wine (21+) and cheese to hunters.

I was wondering if you would do a post to let the locals know about the event.

The attached brochures and PoleWalkers.com explain the bigger picture of what the Scavenger Hunt is about.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Some views from St. Peter’s Landing on a beautiful summer morning several days ago. If you are not “home” (where you belong), maybe you need to see this…….

We had to come offload bait early before our lobster boats come in and first thing I do is walk up to the street and put up the “OPEN” sign.

We this skunk was right next to the sign post trying it’s hardest to stick it’s head into a can of pringles (wasn’t happening).

I made some noise and it lifted it’s tail and I moved a little further away, but it wouldn’t move.

Total Mexican standoff with that stubborn skunk.

Finally it left, I put the sign up and we were open for business.

Thanks to all who cam out to support local folks that work very hard to serve our community!

UPDATED MAP – we have made a recent update to our parade route. The judge’s boat, Cape Ann Whale Watch’s Hurricane II, will be located off the Gloucester Coast Guard station and the boats and judges will have 2 times to view each contestant. Be sure you give them a good show when you go by.

Follow www.facebook.com/boatparadeoflights for all updates!!!