My View of Life on the Dock
Hi Joey,
Miranda Russell here, AKA Daisy’s daughter, AKA the girl from Russell Orchards in Ipswich, AKA the singer with two nights coming up May 7th and 8th at the Shalin Liu in Rockport.
Also, belated thanks for the shout out last fall for the Orchard. Alicia worked for us for a season and she was such a sweetie. And yes you were right, it’s Russell Orchards, not Russells’s Orchards’s. 😉
Thanks,
Miranda
Hilary Frye submits-
See our new pinnies? Waylands’ are white
JUDITH STEELE GOETEMANN EXHIBITS MIXED MEDIA DRAWINGS AND SILK PAINTINGS SPANNING 45 YEARS
Gloucester MA, April 1, 2015— The Rocky Neck Art Colony is pleased to host an exhibition by Gloucester-born and long-time Rocky Neck Art Colony member Judith Steele Goetemann. “Here, Then, Now” features Goetemann’s studio work that includes mixed-media drawings, batik and quilted batik, and silk dye paintings from 1970 to the present on view at the Cultural Center Gallery on Rocky Neck. In Goetemann’s own words: “My studio is the place where I design, process, and judge… past and present meet, reality becomes art, and art becomes truth.”
“JUDITH STEELE GOETEMANN: Here, Then, Now” is on view at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, April 30-May 25, 2015 during gallery hours Thursday-Sunday from 12-4 PM. The public is invited to the Opening Reception Sunday, May 3, 2-4 PM at the Cultural Center.
Judith Goetemann has achieved national recognition through the media of batik and silk dye painting and has exhibited in Boston, Chicago, New York and in such venues as the New York Public Library and the Munich Winter Olympics. Throughout her career she has received awards and commissions, and been in numerous publications including the MET’s Encyclopedia of Textiles. Her work is held in numerous private and public collections including the Cape Ann Museum that has two of Judith’s batiks in their permanent collection. Judith is also an active member of the Rockport Art Association and runs the Goetemann Gallery on Rocky Neck with her husband, painter Gordon Goetemann. To see more of her work please visit http://www.goetemanngallery.com.
Photo credits:
Portraits of Judith Goetemann by Judith Monteferrante
Paintings courtesy of the artist
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On Sunday, March 29, 2015, the Grace Center Inc. held its 3rd Annual “Glow with Grace” candlelit walk to raise awareness for its mission to help those in crisis on Cape Ann.
Founding Executive Director, Rev. Tom Bentley opened the evening with an enthusiastic and compelling talk about the impact that Grace Center is making on the Cape Ann Community. He spoke about the benefits of the cost-effectiveness of the program, noting that the organization is run primarily by a strong volunteer base.
Also, present were City Councilman, Paul McGeary and Senator Bruce Tarr. Both officials emphasized the positive contributions this program has made in such a short time.
Following the 10 minute walk from the Gloucester High School to the Fisherman Statute, Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken greeted the walkers where she also spoke of the benefits of the Grace Center. Mayor Theken stressed the increased need for the Grace Center to be open more days in the week, and she pledged additional funds if a space for operations could be found. Presently the Grace Center program must rely on donated space in three churches which can offer no more than one day each per week.
Sen. Bruce Tarr echoed the Mayor’s appeal and pledged also to help secure additional funding if possible.
The evening was concluded with Rev. Tom Bentley offering a prayer, and guiding the participants in singing “Amazing Grace.”
The Grace Center Inc. operates as a day resource center for those adults on Cape Ann who are homeless, low-income and in crisis or transition. To date, the organization has served over 600 individuals, offering breakfast and a hot lunch, along with social services. Learn more at www.gracecenterinc.org
In the winter of 2009, the Cape Ann Clergy Association recognized an increasing number of requests for help from low-income and homeless adults. A Needs Assessment Study identified a number of pressing needs including the absence of a safe day space for the homeless in Gloucester. On December 22, 2011, the Grace Center, Inc. opened as a day resource center with professional staff and volunteers. To date we have served over 600 individuals. While we are proud to get to know and encourage individuals currently experiencing homelessness, we also continue to welcome the many older adults, lonely community members, or those at high risk of or currently experiencing crisis. No matter the life circumstances that have brought our guests to our doors, we strive to always provide gifts of acceptance, hospitality, and opportunity to all we meet.
Good morning!
The Lighthouse project was designed to look at the social ramifications of small, positive acts of kindness. The experimental curriculum works directly with a group of students who are empowered to take on miniscule tasks and then report on the social consequence of their behavior. The group has tracked their progress in order to determine a variety of outcomes. For example, do they have the ability to impact themselves through these behaviors? Does this expand beyond themselves to the people close to them in life? Does it go beyond that to the school and/or community? Can one beacon of light pave a new direction for the masses?
The students have been encouraged to take pride in themselves and their school. Students come together each week to talk about their personal experiences with this task. In addition, we plan monthly “acts of kindness” done for no other reason than to bring hope to other students and inspire creativity, inspiration and an overall feeling that each student matters. The program is designed to inspire confidence and pride in positive (even if small) successes.
The students have dedicated hours after school to create inspirational gestures of hope which are randomly distributed to the student body. It is amazing to see the amount of energy and enthusiasm students put towards recognizing each other’s strengths….not always an easy or popular thing to do in high school!
The project has been recognized by the White House and has inspired students in Gloucester High School’s Cabinet Making program to make an official sign. I have attached pictures of the projects…
Tomorrow we are embarking on our next random act….leaving colored eggs around the school full of inspirational quotes and candy:)
Follow us on twitter: The Lighthouse Project https://twitter.com/arose_project
I would be happy to talk to anyone interested in running the story….and would be thrilled to be able to prove to my students that kindness and small acts of kindness can change the world.
Thank you!!
Amy Rose
Rockport High School
Guidance Counselor
Marine Science Internships at Maritime Gloucester
Maritime Gloucester offers unpaid High School Internships and College Internships. These Summer Marine Science Internships focus on hands-on learning in our Sea Pocket Lab Aquarium. Interns work as interpreters, assist in animal husbandry duties, and participate in the care of Aquarium exhibits. The summer internship also includes science, fieldwork, and career exploration enrichment activities, and the opportunity to participate in our Harborwatch Citizen Monitoring Program. Click here for full information on High School Internships or College Internships.
“I can’t tell you how much I learned about marine life, running an aquarium, and even teaching the public. Every shift I came home with a new story to tell: ‘Today I watched a squid shoot ink!’ or ‘Today I looked at live crab plankton with a microscope!’ and the entire experience was extremely valuable.”
-Lindsey, High School Intern
Here’s John accepting his Community Award From Gloucester Universalist Church for spearheading the revamping of Burnham Field, Gloucester’s largest downtown green space.
Photo Kim Smith-
One of the friendliest, funniest, good-hearted people I know.
Happy Birthday My Man!
Easter is April 5—Sunrise Service, Breakfast, and 10:30 a.m. Service at Union Congregational Church in Magnolia
Easter in Magnolia begins with a sunrise service on the rocks at 6:15 a.m., just off the intersection of Lexington Ave. and Shore Rd., hosted by Union Congregational Church. An Easter Breakfast, free of charge, will be held in the church vestry at 3 Norman Ave shortly thereafter. Then a second Easter service of worship is in the church sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. You are welcome to join us.
Empowered to Connect Simulcast: April 10 and 11
On April 10 and 11 Union Congregational Church (3 Norman Ave. in Magnolia) will be hosting the “Empowered to Connect” Conference simulcast. The conference is for adoptive and foster parents, social workers, and professionals, and is designed to help them connect with children from hard places, in order to help them heal and become all God desires for them to be. The simulcast broadcast of this conference is perfect for those who have adopted, are thinking about adoption, or who work with those touched by adoption. The conference is from 10am – 6pm both days. There is a $10 registration fee. 11 CEUs are available for social workers who attend both days. For more information feel free to email Danielle at empower.to.connect.magnolia@gmail.com. You can also see a one-page flyer here.
Print Sizes 17” x 22” Priced at $60 Theory Being That We Want The Pieces To Be Affordable and Get Them On People’s Walls Rather Than Stacked Up In A Gallery Somewhere.
April 10, 2015 from 5 to 8PM
20 Maplewood Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 546-7070
www.capeanngiclee.com
While You’re Here You Can Buy One Of Their Awesome Cape Ann Hometown Graphics Prints. Here’s the link to purchase one
For Personalized Cape Ann Real Estate Info-
https://capeannhome.wordpress.com/
House Hunting Or Ready To List Your Home?
Contact Kenny at 978-758-0983
Contact Kenny For Personalized Real Estate Information Or Just To Chat About Your Real Estate Needs- 978-758-0983
OSPREY CAM GOES LIVE!! We are excited to announce that today is Day One of Year Three for Greenbelt’s Osprey… http://t.co/hb7GBgk7D0
— Greenbelt (@ECGreenbelt) April 2, 2015
Greenbelt’s OspreyCam is located at our 30 acre Allyn Cox Reservation in Essex, MA along the shores of the Essex River. This webcam was installed in 2013, the third year that the same osprey pair, Allyn and Ethel, nested on this platform. For 2014 updates, visit Greenbelt’s Osprey Blog shown to the right on this page or follow Greenbelt on Facebook.
EXPLORING INDIA: WORDS, IMAGES AND MUSIC
ANITA PANDOLFE RUCHMAN, NURSE-PSYCHOTHERAPIST, SHARES HER COLORFUL, STILL AND MOVING IMAGES AND INSPIRATIONAL INDIAN MUSIC FROM HER RECENT MONTH-LONG JOURNEY IN INDIA.
Please join us and be transported to the magical land of India during a fun and informational evening.
LOCATION Wisdom’s Heart Center, 2 Duncan Street Gloucester, Ma.
DATE Friday April 10 7-9 pm
Suggested Donation $15 to benefit Wisdom’s Heart Center
CONTACT ANITA PANDOLFE RUCHMAN 978 546 6599
Hello Friends,
I am playing Papa in Beauty and the Beast with Neverland Theatre.
*They need a male aged 16-40 to play the Villain role of Gustav
Rehearsals: Tuesday evenings 6-9 pm and Saturdays 2:30-6:30 pm
Performance dates: April 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 ( evenings during April Vacation plus Sunday Matinee)
Please let me know ASAP
Thanks!
Jape Payette
JapeScape Productions, Acting for youngSTARS!
978-879-9293
japepayette@hotmail.com
www.japescape.com
Shooting Tonight At East Gloucester School, and East Gloucester Richdale, Here’s Shots Of The Production Equipment In The Old Bob’s Clam Shack Parking Lot On East Main St.
Al Bezanson submits-
The Gulf of Maine Chapter of the American Schooner Association in conjunction with the Nova Scotia Schooner Association announces a new radio program to be aired jointly on PBS and CBC, “Wicked Cod.” The show will feature a multi-national schooner fleet under sail scouring the Gulf of Maine in search of a codfish. The rules stipulate hook and line fishing only, and if a cod is actually captured it will be measured and released without disclosing its location. The program will be broadcast continually. Further details to follow.
(Painting credit: Cod __ 30 X 15 Acrylic on Masonite __ Phyllis Bezanson 1970)
Al Bezanson
Super K crushes this turkey burger with avocado, turkey bacon, baked sweet potato slabs, killer kale salad.
That’s called getting it done son.
Product endorsement: Emeril’s dijon mustard with kicked up horseradish- big winner in the condiment aisle!
Ted Reed submits-
This just appeared from beneath a melting snow bank in front of our house–cover date January 27, 2015. If only we knew then….
With The World Championship looming just around the corner on April 12th I thought a poll naming the best Bikini Speedo Dodgeball team name would be a fun idea.
Oh and for more info click here- 2015 Bikini Speedo Dodgeball World Championship Event Page
Don’t forget to sign up to get your free UBER ride to the event by signing up with free ride coupon code CAPEANN Here- https://get.uber.com/go/capeann
So here goes, vote for your favorite-
Good Morning Gloucester 