Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

Essex author and folksinger Daisy Nell releases a story in rhyming verse, with a twist: it’s a coloring book. Moxie and the Whale is about a small dog and a large humpback whale.

In Daisy Nell’s latest book we meet Moxie the “doxie,” a long-haired miniature dachshund, who goes out sailing with Captain Stan to look for whales off Cape Ann, MA. Moxie is not a quiet mate, but he learns a lesson about barking when he falls overboard–and lands on a whale! Accompanying the story are illustrator George Ulrich’s twelve lively drawings, ready to be colored.

Daisy Nell, a life- long sailor and singer with her husband Stan Collinson, is a native of Essex, MA, and is the chair of the Gloucester Schooner Festival, now celebrating thirty years as an annual gathering of schooners from near and far. For her, writing children’s books has become a consuming passion. “I love to combine local history and  lore with a made up story. I always aim for a bit of humor to keep adults engaged as well. After all, they are usually asked to read these books again and again. With this new coloring book, I’ve been fascinated to see that children latch onto the story immediately and are ready to take over and fill in the colors for themselves”.

The book is available at Seven Seas Whale Watch, The Book Store of Gloucester, Maritime Gloucester, Sea Meadow Gifts in Essex, and Russell Orchards in Ipswich.

Mary Kay Taylor, Education Director, Maritime Gloucester says:

Daisy Nell has inspired generations to appreciate the local culture and heritage of Cape    Ann through her music and song writing, education programs and children’s books. She once again charms us with her new book, Moxie and the Whale. Through its playful verse and imaginative coloring pages, kids will connect with their ocean environment and the charismatic creatures that make their home right off our shores.

Hi Joey, 

It is that time of year again to launch the Seasonal Discounted Water Shuttle Pass,

Could this be run twice a week through May? Last years campaign went pretty well.

Now available, the Water Shuttle Seasonal Pass $50 per person, purchased before June 30th.  $ 75.00 per person after that date. If interested please email to harbortours@gmail.com or call 978-283-1979 leave details.

Thank you,

Capt. Steve Douglass
Harbor Tours, Inc.  

Gloucester, MA., America’s Oldest Seaport

www.capeannharbortours.com

Pisces is turning 12 Sale

Hi Joey, I hope you survived the winter and are beginning to thaw out like the rest of us.. Finally!
Pisces is celebrating our 12th anniversary for 4 days starting May 1st – the 4th.
If you have space in your community section of your blog in the next few days, would you mind posting this link reminding our fellow Cape Ann friends of some of the bright and cheery spring things which can be found down on Main street 🙂
Thanks very much.
Annika Phenix
Pisces

Rockport Art Annual Auction

Rockport Art Association
Annual Auction of Historic Art
Saturday, May 3rd, 2014, 2:00 PM

Nearly 200 Lots Featuring Works by Historic Cape Ann Artists

Visit our website for a photo catalog of all lots: http://www.rockportartassn.org

Auction Preview at the RAA: Wednesday, April 23rd – Saturday, May 3rd
Evening Preview Reception: Friday, May 2nd, 4-7 PM

Over the years, this major annual fundraiser has become a highly anticipated event. As a prestigious art auction, it attracts serious collectors throughout the country, as well as those just starting a collection.

Held in the Association’s Hibbard Gallery, the auction features works by masters of the Cape Ann School including Aldro T. Hibbard, Anthony Thieme, Harry A. Vincent, Emile Gruppé, W. Lester Stevens, Marguerite S. Pearson, Carl W. Peters, Antonio Cirino, Max Kuehne and numerous other renowned Cape Ann artists of the past such as Frederick Judd Waugh, Emma Fordyce MacRae, Childe Hassam, Aiden Lassell Ripley, Harrison Cady, Al Czerepak, Theresa Bernstein and many more.

The auction, now in it’s 29th year, began with a bequest by founding member Antonio Cirino (1889-1983). Cirino left his artwork to the association with the stipulation that the art be auctioned to help support the organization. The auction quickly evolved to include other historic Cape Ann artists, and has been the association’s major annual fundraising event ever since.

Join us at the RAA for our auction on May 3rd. Bidding is also available live online via http://www.LiveAuctioneers.com or by submitting an absentee bid with the RAA in advance.

The Rockport Art Association, founded in 1921, is one of the oldest and most active art organizations in the country. The RAA offers an extensive calendar of programs throughout the year including exhibitions, classes, workshops, lectures, demonstrations, and community outreach, and also maintains an impressive museum collection that represents a pictorial history of life and art on Cape Ann.

More Info: www.rockportartassn.org or call 978.546.6604

Rockport Art Annual Auction VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

Images Attached:
Lot #155 – Aldro T. Hibbard – “Up the Valley,” 17 x 20.25 in., oil/board
Lot #151 – Frederick Judd Waugh – “Seascape,” 25.5 x 30.5 in., oil/board
Lot #136 – Emma Fordyce MacRae – “The Bathers – Cape Ann,” 25 x 30 in., oil/canvas
Lot #173 – Emile Gruppé – “Rockport Church,” 25 x 30 in., oil/canvas

The annual Gloucester Area Astronomy Club “Welcome to Amateur Astronomy Night” is coming up on Friday, May 9, from 8:00 to 9:30. This one will be a lot of fun.
In addition to the usual good things to eat and drink and great conversation, this month we’re focused on everyone who may have an interest in amateur astronomy but doesn’t know what to do about it. We’ll have all kinds of telescopes and equipment set up inside for you to look at, and we’ll explain everything you ever wanted to know about amateur astronomy and about the dark Cape Ann sky over your head.
It’ll be an exciting evening, featuring a series of speakers with ten-minute presentations on everything from “Why are we doing this” to “Yes, we’re made of stardust,” from “How different kinds of telescopes work” to “How to aim your telescope,” and much more.
There are no dues or fees: it doesn’t cost anything to come to a GAAC meeting. If you’ve ever wondered about astronomy, or even about what’s up there in our dark Cape Ann skies, this is for you. Last year this was one of our most popular meetings, so get there early!
The Gloucester Area Astronomy Club meets at 8:00 pm on the second Friday of every month at the Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan Street in Lanesville. You can contact us or get more information on our website, http://gaac.us . You can also visit our facebook page at http://facebook.com/gaacpage , and we’re on twitter, @gaactweet