Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

                                Sunset over the Moraine Farm greenhouse

Beverly, MA –October 13, 2014 – Moraine Farm, a property of The Trustees of Reservations, is offering Fall Farm Shares. Located in North Beverly, just minutes off 128 at exit 20, the farm provides local residents, area school children, and local food pantries with seasonal farm-fresh produce and provides community members of all ages meaningful volunteer opportunities.

With a successful summer growing season behind them, the Moraine farmers are turning their attention to feeding local communities into the chilly months of November and December. Farm Manager Gretta Anderson notes, “Most folks who appreciate locally-grown produce in the summer, dread returning to the grocery store in the fall. The quality, flavor and nutrition of local veggies just can’t be matched. Our long-term goal is to supply our members with local vegetable year-round.” Moraine Farm’s customers include the Beverly and Salem public schools, as well as members of their Community Supported Agriculture program.

Farm Shares, also known as Community Supported Agriculture or CSA shares, are available for November and December on-farm pick ups. Members purchase a “share” of the fall harvest now.  Then they come to the farm to pick up their share of the harvest and enjoy the historic Olmsted designed landscape. Fall Farm Shares are distributed every-other-Saturday afternoon beginning November 8. Friday afternoon pick ups are also available.

Sign on today to be a part of the Moraine Farm community! To purchase your Fall Farm Share and to learn more about the farm visit http://www.thetrustees.org/morainefarm or email Farm Manager Gretta Anderson, ganderson@ttor.org. 

Oarmaster Cup – Dory racing

On Saturday Oct. 11 at 10 am the single handed dory races commenced off the Maritime Gloucester Harriet Webster pier. The course was from a line between Schooner Adventure’s bow and the nun off the Rocky Neck railway, out around Ten Pound Island leaving it to starboard, and return. Our president, Erik Dombrowski, rowing Corinthian in the second heat, took the win from Dylan Morrissey rowing Gertrude Thebaud of the first heat. Third was Len Robertson, 2011 and 2013 winner. There was a fine celebration lunch and trophy transfer up in Geno’s dory shop following the event.
Results:
1. Erik Dombrowski 21:50
2. Dylan Morrisey 22:02
3. Len Robertson 22:06
4. Billy Edmonds 24:55
5. Tyler Edmonds 25:41
6. Peter Parsons 28:15

Hi Joey C & GMG,
We’re celebrating HarvestFest at La Provence with a 5-day Linen SALE!
Save 20% OFF all tablecloths and matching accessories Thursday, Oct 16th
– Monday, Oct 20th.  Sale includes all tablecloths, napkin sets,
placemats, aprons, bread baskets, dish towels, chair cushions & rugs.
Visit us, Saturday, October 18th, during HarvestFest and enjoy homemade
snacks and cider while you shop our linen sale.
Hope to see you at the shop!
Dawn Noble
La Provence
4 Main Street
Rockport, Ma 01966
978.546.5868
www.laprov.com

Creative Economy of the North Shore:

A Talk with Stephen Immerman

Wednesday, October 22, 6:00 PM

The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester.

Free to the public

Gloucester MA—Please join the Rocky Neck Art Colony and seARTS in welcoming Stephen Immerman, to the Cultural Center at 6 Wonson St, Wednesday, October 22 at 6:00 PM when the president of Monserrat College of Art talks about the importance of the creative economy to the North Shore.

Creative economy companies include for-profit businesses, such as video game makers, architectural firms, musicians, and promotional product companies, as well as non-profits, like museums and theater companies. Over 120,000 people work for creative economy firms in Massachusetts, with an estimated economic impact of $1 billion.

Montserrat College of Art was named a North Shore regional leader in February 2014 as part of a statewide Creative Economy Network begun by Massachusetts State Secretary of Housing and Economic Development, Greg Bialecki and Economy Industry director, Helena Fruscio. The network is meant to help creative companies find resources, such as space, talent, access to capital and tracking progress.

Rocky Neck Art Colony and seARTS are partners with Montserrat in this regional effort that also includes Salem State University’s Enterprise Center, the Salem Partnership, North of Boston Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, North Shore Chamber of Commerce, Beverly Main Streets and many others. The Immerman talk is free to the public and all are invited.

All Things Victorian First Place TV Award For Cape Ann TV

Lisa Griffiths aka Victoriana Lady Lisa (aka That Nutty Redhead) wearing circa 1900 attire from her antique traveling museum collection. Shawl donated by Cape Ann resident Ruth Burnham.

I am incredibly honored, and proud, of John Grant and my 1st Place Award for our TV program “All Things Victorian” which airs Thursday 8:30pm on Cape Ann TV. We attended the awards ceremony today in NH. We won for “Profile Talk Show” in the professional category, in the northeast region including New England and New York. We are delighted that other TV stations already want to broadcast the program in their area.

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We thank the Alliance for Community Media, their judges, and Cape Ann TV for this wonderful opportunity to promote Victorian history. I also thank my soul mate and co-producer John Thomas Grant for creating this program, and for the hours of work that he puts into each show.
We are excited about the upcoming episodes, which include a Victorian Tea at the historic Emerson Inn in Rockport, an exclusive Steampunk exhibition, a Victorian baking show, an expert on Genealogy, and much more. Stay tuned, and prepare to be dazzled!
You can watch episodes on CapeAnnTV.org and on Youtube under “All Things Victorian.”

​Gloucester Block Party 2014

As many of you know  have a Kickstarter Project underway with only 3 weeks left. I’m not yet halfway to my goal yet. My record of accomplishments should encourage you to sponsor me with confidence. I’m a woman who gets the job done. I humbly ask for your support for my business, and I thank those that have already joined me on this incredible journey. The exposure from my TV program generates interest in my gourmet nut business. (My recipe is based on my Victorian grandmother’s recipe, so it all ties in together. )
Please partner with me. Any and all dollar amounts will be appreciated, as it adds up when many people come together. I have wonderful thank you rewards waiting for you!

My sincerest thanks!! To be a sponsor- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1019762443/that-nutty-redhead-praline-gourmet-nuts?ref=nav_search

Cape Ann TV Announces It’s Next Lunch & Learn Event
Getting Started with Adobe Premiere

Adobe Premiere Basics taught by Cape Ann TV’s Henry Cooper

Cape Ann TV (www.capeanntv.org), a regional non-profit local access television station that serves all of Cape Ann, is pleased to announce the next learning experience in the popular “Lunch & Learn” series – Getting Started with Abode Premiere to be held on October 21, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at Cape Ann TV (38 Blackburn Center, Gloucester MA 01930).

“The question of which editing platform to use is a common one,” said Erich Archer, Executive Director of Cape Ann TV. “Adobe Premiere has been generating a tremendous amount of interest recently and it’s time we open the hood and take a look.”

Here to guide us through the basics is Henry Cooper. Henry has a Graduate Certificate in Digital Video from Northeastern University and has worked as a Production Assistant with Rockport Music for 3 years.  He has a wonderful and informative presentation to help us navigate through getting started with Adobe Premiere.

About Cape Ann TV: Cape Ann TV is a non-profit, member-based organization dedicated to the Cape Ann Community. Cape Ann TV is an important community resource that gives everyone a voice. We strive to produce programming and educational content for the community, by the community.

RSVP to: rtober@capeanntv.org
This event will fill up fast!

Lunch to be provided.

NORTH SHORE ARTS ASSOCIATION SPECIAL ARTIST PRESENTATION
Sunday, October 12th,  3pm, “Remembrance – The Pink Chair Project”  OPEN FREE
TO THE PUBLIC

Artist Lynn Schulte, currently on exhibit in a two-part solo show at NSAA, will present stories and answer questions about those paintings which comprise an homage to her mother -“Remembrance-The Pink Chair Project.”  Schulte says, “The Pink Chair Project” is a story that everyone can relate to.  We have all lost someone, and dealing with our grief is a universal journey.  As an author and artist I found a route that brought me closer to my mother than ever before in many unexpected ways.   This project has been traveling for three years with this being its fourteenth and final stop.”
    In addition, Schulte will share background on the second part of her show “New England Shores” – richly colored oil paintings that celebrate working waterfronts, sky
and sea.
  
           The North Shore Arts Association’s galleries are open, free to the public, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m. 
    More information on all North Shore Arts Association events is available by visiting  their website at www.nsarts.org , and by email at arts@nsarts.org , or by telephone 978 283-1857.

Get a raised-bed garden for your backyard!

Would you like to pick fresh vegetables from your own backyard garden next summer? If so, you should apply for the 2015 Backyard Garden program from Backyard Growers, the grassroots nonprofit that brought schoolyard gardens to every public school in Gloucester and has put raised-bed gardens in the backyards of 120 Gloucester households.

Don’t delay! Now is the time to apply — Backyard Growers will be reducing the number of backyard gardens they offer next year to focus more on school and community gardens.

Low- to moderate-income Gloucester families are invited to apply. The deadline is Thursday, October 16. Get your application at www.backyardgrowers.org.

Y Celebrates renovations/new space with Community Celebration Days -Oct 14-16

Hi Joey,

The CAPE ANN YMCA is celebrating their newly renovated space and the opening of its Community Center at 67 Middle Street. We are hoping you might have space to mention this exciting news so your readers will join us for some fun next week. The details are below. I have attached additional information as well – we appreciate anything you can do to help spread the word!

Best,

Pam Sullivan
WHAT: The Community Celebration Days – October 14-16

‘Tis the season… for POPtoberfest!

It’s that spooky, kooky time of year again, friends! And we are kicking off POPtoberfest at Pop Gallery yet again, starting with the long holiday weekend!!

Seasonal beverages will be served up as well as the return of our “TRICK OR TREAT” GRAB BAGS!!!

Some will be $5 and some will be $10. You don’t know what you’ve got till you open it up! And FYI, every bag is a TREAT!

So, come by this HOLIDAY weekend to take advantage of the 40 – 50 % OFF SALES and good times with the baddest girls on Main Street at POP GALLERY!

And be sure to follow us on instagram for even more ways to SAVE with secret sales this month!

The annual Rockport Fall Classic Car Show & Cruise Day is coming up.  There are a few spots left for show cars.  Weather is supposed to be great.  Can you help spread the word?  Here is the flyer.
Thanks
Angela

Comedy at The Rhumb Line November 6th

Fred writes-

Hi Joey

We are having a comedy show at The Rhumb Line Nov. 6th with two people with strong connections to Gloucester…including nationally known Paul D’Angello who is known in real life as Paul Murphy . He was an Assistant DA in Gloucester for a few years and did stand up on the side as Paul D’Angello. Also joining him is Dugie Russell who was the District Court Officer in Gloucester for 15+ years. They are both friends of mine and I might do a little stand up myself. It’s going to be a laugh riot.

Tickets are only $15 and are on sale at The Rhumb Line.

Doors open at 6pm ..The show starts at 7pm .