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Easter Brunch at Emerson Inn
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The Masshole Version Of Moby Dick- Wayyy Better Than The Actual Movie
If you told me this was narrated by The Rabbit I wouldn’t even flinch. This so the Rabbit.
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Friday sunrise over Glosta Harbor From Gary Dubinskey
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GHS Interact Club Pizza Taste Off
You are invited to the Gloucester High School Interact Club’s 10th annual Pizza Taste-Off on Wednesday, March 29, 5:30-7:30pm at Cruiseport Gloucester, located at 6 Rowe Square in Gloucester, MA. Taste them all for yourself and vote on the best!
Tickets on $10 (children 5 and under $5). Tickets are limited to 300 and will be available at the door.
All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
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5 great reasons to buy a ticket for the Cape Ann Farmers’ Market’s annual fundraiser!
5 great reasons to buy a ticket
for the CAFM annual fundraiser on April 3!
1. Support your local farmers’ market
2. Eat amazing food from some of the best restaurants in town!
3. Watch an incredible film about a very timely subject!
4. See all your old friends
5. Community + action = a restful night’s sleep
Get your ticket today!
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Poetry Workshop at the Cape Ann Museum
Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop
Saturday, April 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
April is national poetry month!
In this workshop, former North Andover poet laureate Gayle Heney will teach participants how to write poetry using the Museum’s collections as inspiration, concentrating on the new exhibition, Charles Movalli: Cape Ann & Beyond. As time allows, participants will be introduced to poetry prompts, stanzas, quatrains, ekphrastic poetry and experimental poetry. Depending on interest, discussion of the editing process and the option to read/perform may also be included.
$10 Museum members/ $20 non-members. Space is limited; reservations required. For more information email info@capeannmuseum.org. Tickets can be purchased by calling 978-283-0455 x10 or online at Eventbrite.
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Are fishcakes obsolete #10 from Al Bezanson
Pasteis de Bacalhau
There is something horribly wrong on this plate.
What is it?
Al Bezanson
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Feather and Wedge – 5 Main Street Rockport MA
Rockport Has Arrived. Sexy. Classy. Adult. Delicious. Finally.
Check Out Their Website- http://featherandwedge.com/
Reservations 978-999-5917
I have to imagine that the fine folks that live in beautiful Rockport MA are praising the heavens that they have a sleek, adult downtown restaurant to gather and nosh on something other than fish and chips (not that there’s anything wrong with fish and chips).
Chef Doug Papows which we’ve been a fan of for a long while has landed at Feather and Wedge. Kate and I went last night and were not disappointed.
Beautiful room, great food, excellent service. We will be back.
I’ll let the pictures do the talking-
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If you want something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.
$200
($160 for Cape Ann YMCA Members)
April 2 – May 12
Cape Ann Power Yoga
Join a healthy, engaged, and clear eyed community at Cape Ann Power Yoga for 40 Days to your own Personal Revolution and set yourself up for the Best Summer of Your Life.
Never done yoga? Sore? Not flexible? Out of shape? Nervous? Intimidated? This program is for you.
Starting next week with a kickoff meeting – you’ll come and take 5 classes in studio every week, learn to practice yoga at home by yourself, build meditation and mindful eating into your day to day, and start to shift some habits in your life, and meet some people of real quality in the other participants.
I encourage you to jump in with two feet. As a participant in this program last fall I confirmed the suspicions I had that no one in this life is…
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Cape Ann Theatre Collaborative Play "An Inspector Calls"
Our play “An Inspector Calls” We will be performing at the Gloucester Stage Co. March 30-31 April 1-2 and 7-9
Showtime evenings at 7:30 and Sunday at 5:00pm.
Photos:
Forefront: Dave Rich, Lauren Ashly Suchecki
Background : Ashley Skeffington, Nathan Arroyo-Long
Ashley Skeffington, Bob Karish
Left: Bob Karish, Dave Rich, Lauren Ashly Suchecki
Lauren Ashly Suchecki, Dave Rich, Ashley Skeffington, Nathan Arroyo-Long
Ticket reservation: www.capeanntheatrecollaborative.com
With much appreciation,
Pauline
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Rockport Middle School. Performances March 30, 31 and April 1.
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An Ounce of Compost, A Pound of Stewardship: Cape-Ann Non-Profit Boosts Sustainability
An Ounce of Compost, A Pound of Stewardship: Cape-Ann Non-Profit Boosts Sustainability
For just $10, you can join the movement to make Cape Ann sustainable through the purchase of local, high quality compost. Seaside Sustainability is partnering with Black Earth Compost in order to provide the highest quality of local compost at the best price. Spreading good quality compost boosts plant nutrients and taste and improves the garden’s soil that they are grown in. All money raised through the fundraiser will go to Seaside Sustainability’s Sea Yacht Sailing program, in which individuals can learn about water safety, basic sailing, navigation, oceanic terminology, as well as maritime sustainability.
https://www.seasidesustainability.org/buy-compost/
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Is It Oscars Time Yet? Cuz I’m All In On The New Baywatch Movie
I’m not saying it shouldn’t sweep the Oscars but it should totally sweep the 2018 Oscars.
You heard it here.
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BIKINI SPEEDO DODGEBALL IS COMING UP- A COUPLE OF SLOTS ARE OPEN!
Calling all dodgeball players and spectators, the 6th Annual Bikini and Speedo Dodgeball tournament is here!Not only is the dodgeball tournament back on of this year, but due to a few teams combining and a few teams dropping out (none of the defending champs from the last 4 years are able to participate this year!!) THERE ARE STILL A FEW TEAM SPOTS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! Get on it ASAP as regstration is first come, first serve.
We have a new location and a new charity as well. The event will be held in Essex on April 8 from 11-4 (tournament starts at noon).
This is a great event for players and spectators. All proceeds go to Sweet Paws Rescue, which is a phenomenal local animal rescue charity.
Teams of 5 players must have a minimum of 2 women to play and all players must be 21+. It is a double elimination tournament and takes place outdoors with music, and an event MC. Registration fee includes 5 event T-shirts. To register your team and check out pictures and videos from previous years, go to the Facebook event page here:
Or if you want just the google doc for registration:
Please contact Frankie at ftgwynne@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. See you on game day!
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Cotton Candy #Sunrise At Captain Joe and Sons Lobster Company #GloucesterMA
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Our thoughts today are our future…
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Cape Ann Museum Photo Contest
At the Water’s Edge Online Photo Contest
In conjunction with the Cape Ann Museum’s spring exhibition, Charles Movalli: Cape Ann & Beyond, the Museum is hosting an online photography contest. Photographers of all experience levels are invited to submit images based on the theme of “at the water’s edge” that capture the magical place often seen in Movalli’s work where land and sea meet. Photos must be taken in Rockport, Gloucester, Essex or Manchester-by-the-Sea.
Submission deadline April 30 | Live Facebook voting May 5 through May 19 | Winners announced May 26
A photographer in the pulpit of a sword fishing vessel, Gloucester, MA (possibly Vincent's Cove). Handcolored slide from the Fishermen's Institute, c. 1921. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum Library & Archives.
Winning Images
Winning entrants will be notified by May 26, 2017; top three selections will be awarded the following prizes:
1st Prize: One year Cape…
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Spring Seed Starting Workshop at Backyard Growers!
Interested in growing your own vegetables from seed? Join Backyard Growers for Seed Starting Part 2! Starting your own seeds is a great way to garden more sustainably while also enjoying a wide variety of veggies!
Buy your tickets HERE!
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Sawyer Free Library Week of March 26, 2017
Lego Club
Join us for an afternoon of fun building with Lego! Ages 6-12. Monday, March 27, 3:30pm-4:30pm in the Friend Room. Please register online at http://www.sawyerfreelibrary.org or call 978-281-9763 x18.
Books & Brews Book Club
Tuesday, March 28 from 6-8 p.m. at the Azorean Restaurant, the Books & Brews Book Club will meet to discuss this month’s read, Kate Atkinson’s Life After Life. Enjoy an evening out meeting new friends, good discussion, and treat yourself to a beverage and appetizers. Check out a copy at the Main Desk of the Sawyer Free Library! 21 & up welcome. Please register online at http://www.sawyerfreelibrary.org or call 978-281-9763.
Tax Assistance
Volunteers from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will be at the Sawyer Free Library every Wednesday through April 12 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. They offer free tax preparation particularly for those over 50 or who can’t afford their own tax…
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