Day: April 18, 2024

‘Dreams and Dances’ at Annisquam Village Church

Posted on by James Eves


The Annisquam Village Church, where violinist and composer Scott Moore is Artist-in-Residence, will host Moore and his wife, violinist Erica Pisaturo, for a performance Saturday, April 26 at 7:30pm. The program is titled ‘Dreams and Dances’ and spans some 300 years of music: from the capricious elegance of Telemann’s Canonic Duos to the tender melodies and swirling textures of Moore’s Suite for Two Violins, which the composer describes as “equal parts ballet score, barn dance, Impressionist painting; like little postcards to favorite influences from all over music, art, literature, and life.” Folk music is the connection to another work on the program, Bela Bartók’s rustic Duos, whose evocative titles include “Whirling Dance,” “Bagpipes,” “Harvest Song,” and “Mosquito Dance.” And the world of ballet provides common ground with the other composer on the docket, Sergei Prokofiev, whose Sonata for Two Violins (from 1932) is a window on the modernist neoclassicism made famous in works like Romeo and Juliet (1935), Lieutenant Kijé (1934) and Peter and the Wolf (1936).
“The intimacy, beauty, and lush acoustics of the Village Church are an ideal place to play music like this,” offers Moore. “There’s something fascinating about the idea of a violin duo. It’s transparent, elemental: there’s the fire, sonorous beauty, and all the other qualities we associate with the violin, writ double, amid the dynamic of an ensemble of two—at once duel, duet, dance. . . . We’re excited to play this program of rare delights.” — Scott Moore
A reception will follow the concert.
Annisquam Village Church
820 Washington Street . Gloucester MA
$25 suggested

Earth Weekend cleanup

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Good day kids:

Hope all is well.

Saturday Clean Up

When:                 Saturday, April 20th

Time:                    09:00 – 10:00

Where:                 Main Street an Rogers Street

We can meet at St. Peters Square, I can bring the yellow bags.  Please bring pickers and gloves.

Thank you all.  You are all are the best.

Thanks

New Cape Ann Nautical Chart Dog Collar/Leash/Harness For Small-Medium Dogs 10% Of Sales Will Be Donated To Cape Ann Animal Aid thru 4/30

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

For Dogs Up To 30lbs.

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in honor of National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day April 30th we will be giving 10% of any sales of these collar/harness/ leashes back to Cape Ann Aid! Sales of the pet apparel through April 30th!

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Dreams and Dances | Concert at Annisquam Village Church

Posted on by Catherine

Mark your calendar!

Scott Moore’s and Erica Pisaturo’s concert Dreams and Dances on Friday April 26th, 2024 7:30 P.M. at the Annisquam Village Church in Gloucester.

“The Annisquam Village Church, where violinist and composer Scott Moore is Artist-in-Residence, will host Moore and his wife, violinist Erica Pisaturo, for a performance Saturday, April 26 at 7:30pm. The program is titled ‘Dreams and Dances’ and spans some 300 years of music: from the capricious elegance of Telemann’s Canonic Duos to the tender melodies and swirling textures of Moore’s Suite for Two Violins, which the composer describes as “equal parts ballet score, barn dance, Impressionist painting; like little postcards to favorite influences from all over music, art, literature, and life.” Folk music is the connection to another work on the program, Bela Bartók’s rustic Duos, whose evocative titles include “Whirling Dance,” “Bagpipes,” “Harvest Song,” and “Mosquito Dance.” And the world of ballet provides common ground with the other composer on the docket, Sergei Prokofiev, whose Sonata for Two Violins (from 1932) is a window on the modernist neoclassicism made famous in works like Romeo and Juliet (1935), Lieutenant Kijé (1934) and Peter and the Wolf (1936).

“The intimacy, beauty, and lush acoustics of the Village Church are an ideal place to play music like this,” offers Moore.”

A reception will follow the concert.

Annisquam Village Church. 820 Washington Street. Gloucester MA

$25 suggested

“There’s something fascinating about the idea of a violin duo. It’s transparent, elemental: there’s the fire, sonorous beauty, and all the other qualities we associate with the violin, writ double, amid the dynamic of an ensemble of two—at once duel, duet, dance. . . We’re excited to play this program of rare delights.”

Scott Moore

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Great Dinner At Yella On The Water

Posted on by Pat D

We were anxious to get back to Yella on the Water on Western Ave in Gloucester so we decided to stop for dinner after being at the shop all day. It was a GREAT decision! The atmosphere is relaxing, the staff welcoming and the menu nicely varied. They have not been open very long this season but the place was hopping that evening so I’d recommend reservations. Kezia was our friendly and helpful server and we were happy to be seated by a window outlooking the boulevard and harbor.

I had a chicken kabob and GMG Jim had the shrimp scampi. For the sake of the blog (as always), we each also ordered dessert: outstanding chocolate creme brulee and Jim had the strawberry shortcake. It was a lovely dining experience you won’t want to miss. Thank you Carlo and Danielle!