The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 – June 1 at 2:00PM

Date: Sunday, June 1

Time: 2:00PM-3:30PM
Admission: Free and open to the public (donations to RNAC is encouraged)

Gloucester, MA — Rocky Neck Art Colony is pleased to present a special performance by artist and musician Stephen Bates on 

Sunday, June 1 at 2:00 PM. This multidisciplinary event will feature Bates’ original paintings alongside live musical compositions, performed by the artist himself on clarinet, flute, and bass clarinet.

Bates has created four evocative paintings for this performance—three inspired by powerful stories from the Old Testament, and a fourth interpreting William Blake’s visionary poem The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. Each artwork is accompanied by an original piece of music composed by Bates, exploring the emotional and thematic depth of the subjects.

With a distinguished career as a clarinetist in the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra for 36 years (1973–2009), Bates has long pursued a parallel passion for the visual arts. Since moving to Manchester, he has taught silk painting in Gloucester for over a decade, continuing to explore the interplay between music and visual expression.

In this interactive presentation, Bates invites the audience to reflect on and discuss the underlying themes of each artwork after hearing its corresponding musical piece. The stories depicted include Eve’s acceptance of the forbidden fruit, God’s promise to Noah, the worship of the golden calf, and a bold artistic and musical response to Blake’s Marriage of Heaven and Hell.

This event promises to be a rich, thought-provoking experience where music, art, and dialogue converge. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with Stephen Bates’ unique vision at the intersection of creativity and conversation.

For more information, visit www.rockyneckartcolony.org

North Shore Arts Association’s 3^rd annual 
Emerging Artists Open Show is now open for submissions! 

This open call exhibition is the perfect opportunity for students, art enthusiasts, and/or artists earlier in their career to exhibit at two historic Gloucester locations: the North Shore Arts Association and the Sargent House Museum. The Sargent House Museum, originally the home of Judith Sargent Murray, it is now home to a small collection of works by famed painter and relative, John Singer Sargent. Running from July 11 – September 27, 2025, this unique exhibit will be spaced between these two renowned locations on Cape Ann, on display simultaneously for three months.

Artwork must be submitted on Smarter Entry by 11:59PM on June 6, 2025, to be considered for admittance and awards. Artists may submit up to 3 works of art.

Please refer to our Emerging Artists Event Page for the submission guidelines and any additional information.

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🦞$13.99 Lobster Rolls !!
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles
Have a great day!

May 16, 2025 by Angel Wings Wellness

Crohn’s Disease and CBD

Research and studies on the use CBD of for individuals with irritable bowel syndrome have shown promising results. CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties and it’s interaction with with the bodies Endocannabinoid system, which plays a role in gut function, may contribute to the relief of symptoms related to this condition. By potentially reducing inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract and modulating gut function, CBD may help with Crohn’s disease experience less pain and discomfort.

Come by Angel Wings Wellness to pick up some free samples to see if CBD can improve the quality of your life. Friday and Saturday 11-4 or call for an appointment. 12 Rogers Street- Gloucester

Or Visit Us Online! AngelWingsCBD.com

Crohn’s Disease and CBD

From the City of Gloucester Facebook page:

Last week it was perfect on Monday for a frozen raspberry margarita at Jalapenos on Main St. It’s my favorite spot for a frozen margarita. We always enjoy the atmosphere there, where it feels like a neighborhood bar. The food is great, the service friendly…it’s a win-win for Margarita Monday.

The Final Bracket In the Gloucester’s Best Bar Staff Has Been Set With The #1 seed @thelobsterofgloucester (seeding determined by number of community nominations) blasting its way through to the final tallying large margins of victory along the way facing off against #7 seed @seaport_grille which has plodded its way through the tournament in the last three rounds with an average margin of victory of 1.5%. Will The Lobster continue its wrecking ball run or will the fans of Seaport Grill rise up to take down Goliath? Only time will tell. Voting has begun and runs through Wednesday morning at 5:30AM! Vote for your favs at http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com Good luck!!!

The Silver Martini Shaker will be presented to the champs this weekend!

Link to vote: Once you go here you click start voting button at the top!

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Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department responded Sunday when a car containing three people plunged into the water at St. Peter’s Park.

Two off-duty firefighters on a boat nearby witnessed the crash, and one immediately jumped into the Gloucester Harbor Cove water to help. Their rescue efforts were joined by several local fishermen and other bystanders at the scene.

The pair of off-duty Gloucester firefighters, Deputy Chief Andrew McRobb and Lt. William Doucette, called the incident into dispatch at 10:49 a.m., Sunday, May 18. 

Lt. Doucette entered the water to help several crewmembers from Tight Lines, a Gloucester-basedlobster boat, who had broken one of the car windows with a hammer to help free the occupants.

They worked together quickly with a small group of brave bystanders to help all three of the car’s occupants out of the vehicle, which had landed on its roof.

According to a preliminary investigation, the vehicle was driven around granite barriers and over the seawall, where it plunged about 15-20 feet into the water. A Gloucester Police investigation is active and ongoing.

Gloucester Fire crews arrived on the scene and discovered all three occupants were out of the vehicle but still in the water. The bystanders and off-duty firefighters rendered aid and kept the rescued car’s occupants’ heads above the water level. 

“Fortunately it was low tide and not high tide,” said Deputy Chief Tom LoGrande. 

All three occupants were transported to area hospitals with varying injuries.

Lt. Doucette was also transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. 

“Lt. Doucette jumped into the water with little regard for his own safety,” said Deputy Chief LoGrande. “I’m happy to report that Lt. Doucette is okay after this ordeal. Three people could have easily been lost in Gloucester this morning if not for the bold and decisive actions of these two firefighters and a group of very brave bystanders.”

Gloucester Police also responded to the scene and assisted with traffic and crowd control. A local tow company removed the vehicle from the water.

All three occupants were conscious and alert when they were removed from the water and transported to area hospitals. 

“We’d like to thank everyone who helped get these three people get out of the vehicle,” said Chief Smith. “If not for all of their selfless efforts, this could have been a tragic day in Gloucester. Instead, this is an inspirational story of our community banding together to help three people in mortal danger. All of these people working together in an emergency makes me proud to be a Gloucester resident.”

The story- https://www.snowbearsailing.com/we-discover-the-friendliest-town-in-the-us/

The Instagram is updated regularly if you’d like to follow along!- https://www.instagram.com/51rockyneck?igsh=eHJheDd6YXY2cXh1

CamoFrog…

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🦞$19.99 Lobster Rolls
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles

We have been enjoying watching the Baltimore Orioles hang around in our backyard. There appear to be at least two pairs flitting back and forth doing oriole things. We put out oranges and grape jelly to attract and feed them. They also enjoy the nectar from the hummingbird feeder. I wouldn’t be suprised if one of these images became a new notecard for Pat D’s Photos. Comments on your favorites are welcomed.

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