Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

Hey Joey!
Things are hopping over at the Paint Factory since the move-in has begun!
Over two weeks we’ve had wonderful teams of volunteers, including members of
the Rocky Neck Art Colony, helping us clean and paint the inside of Building
E. You can see the gorgeous original wood trim that Jim Casey has
painstakingly sanded. Rebecca Siswick from Island Art & Hobby is still
painting some of the original building details with her skilled artist’s
hand. We had a lot of fun working with everyone and are very grateful to
Barbara Boudreau for organizing the effort.
This weekend Iain and Geoffrey Richon battled for hours with the septic
system to install a new alarm, another nasty job to cross off the list. The
bathroom is in, lights are in, phones are in, furniture is in, gravel is
coming, so it’s a very exciting time.
Thanks for passing along the good news.
Amy Kerr
Ocean Alliance

Gloucester artist Naomi Lee’s paintings will be on display this month in Manchester.  There will be an Art Opening Reception on May 4th at the Sovereign Bank in Manchester By The Sea from 10am to 11:30am.

Rockport author, Gunilla Caulfield and June Houghton Sullivan Guest Speakers at the Pigeon Cove Circle

On Thursday, May 30 at 6 p.m. Rockport author Gunilla Caulfield and June Houghton Sullivan will be guest speakers at the Pigeon Cove Circle meeting, Six Breakwater Avenue, Rockport.   Gunilla Caulfield will discuss her recent book, “WW II Army Nurse June Houghton Sullivan – A Life Story!”  This heroic true-life story of June Houghton Sullivan of Rockport, will provide members of the Pigeon Cove Circle and guests an opportunity to meet this talented author and respected Army nurse June Houghton Sullivan.   A book signing will be held and those who wish to purchase a book ($15.) may.  It is not necessary to be a member of the

Pigeon Cove Circle to attend this event, all are welcome.

The Pigeon Cove Circle is a civic organization made-up of men and women throughout Cape Ann.  During the year a variety of fund-

raisers are held and these monies are utilized for community purposes such as scholarships to Cape Ann students, etc.  The group meets on the last Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.  A pot-luck dinner is held and guests are always welcome at no fee and pre-

registration is not required.  Those attending are welcome to bring an item for the pot-luck buffet.  New members are always welcome as are guests.

Hi Joey,
I’m celebrating 20 years at Barbara Donnelly Gallery at 19 Harbor Loop – one of Gloucester’s best kept secrets!  I have had studio space in Gloucester since 1979. The water and boats have always drawn me to them. My grandfather and uncle built wooden boats so the boats and sea speak to me. One of my ancestors was a Welsh sea captain who immigrated to Maine so I have the sea in my blood,    OPEN STUDIO & Sale  May 3 – 5 from 12 – 6 each day.  Need your help to let people know there is Art on Harbor Loop. I’ve followed your GMG for about a year and I love it.
Barbara Donnelly

Barbara Donnelly Open Studio VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

Len Burgess writes-

The Essex Shipbuilding Museum’s flagship schooner Lewis H. Story will be the focus of attention at a Mount Desert Island, Maine celebration.
In July a Mount Desert Island Historical Society crew will come to Massachusetts and sail the Lewis H. Story from Gloucester to Mount Desert Island, Maine. The Harold Burnham designed Lewis H. Story is a replica of a Chebacco type boat, the kind of vessel used by the first colonial settlers to come to Mount Desert Island. The Island Historical Society will be inviting the community to come aboard the boat the week of July 15 to 21 for day sails and other fun events. -Photo Len Burgess

Today we’re disposing headless rabbits

Theatre in the Pines – “Dividing the Estate”

Opening Night – Proceeds will be donated to Susan G. Komen Foundation

“Dividing the Estate” by Horton Foote and directed by Nan Webber, will be held on May 9, 10, 11 at 7:30 and May 12 at 3 p.m. at Spiran Hall located at the corner of School Street and Broadway,  Rockport.

In, “Dividing the Estate,” old resentments and sibling rivalries surface as the members of this hilariously dysfunctional family go head to head to see who might claim the biggest piece of the pie.  Rich humor clearly reflects the spirit of the playwright. Cast members include Scott Hazzard,  Kierstin Hazzard, Sarah Clark, Sue Barratt Souza, Rick Doucette, Eileen Fitzgerald, and  Mark and Patti Natti, Ruth Exama, Alexa Exama, Patricia Richards and Carl Pulkkinen. Randy Dupps is Stage Manager, Frank Walcott is the technical director and  set design and production manager is Martin Ray.

Tickets are now on sale at The Bookstore in Gloucester and Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport.

WalkBoston Honors Gloucester With Golden Shoe Award

City recognized for “Creatively getting Gloucester walking”

Mayor Carolyn A. Kirk was pleased to recently accept the Golden Shoe Award on behalf of the city. WalkBoston awarded Gloucester in recognition of its efforts to make the City more pedestrian friendly.

The award recognizes Gloucester’s recent achievements, including:

• Creating “Gloucester HarborWalk” to promote accessibility and walkability around Gloucester’s working waterfront
• Increased funding to dramatically improve sidewalks and development of a Complete Streets Plan to identify gaps in the existing sidewalk system
• Advocate for a Transportation Bond to improve sidewalks around Gloucester’s elementary schools and to establish a Safe Routes to School assessment for O’Maley Middle School

With the help of WalkBoston, Gloucester also developed GloucesterWalks maps, and has distributed 2,500 maps to residents and tourists since May. Gloucester was honored at WalkBoston’s annual celebration, along with Madison Park Development Corp. and the Barr Foundation.

Wendy Landman, Executive Director WalkBoston; Stephen Winslow, Get Fit Gloucester!; Sarah Garcia, HarborWalk Project Manager; Mayor Carolyn Kirk, Gloucester; and Matt Lawler, Vice President, WalkBoston.

It’s that time of year again. Could you post that we are having our Open House on: 

Sunday, May 5th

5-7 PM

at Maritime Gloucester, Harbor Loop

Come learn about our community rowing program, see the boats and meet a fun group of people.  Free and open to the public. 

Thanks!

Heidi Tarr Henson

Joey:Here’s a little picture page on the visit of the state Education Secretary to O’Maley and GHS yesterday.
Paul McGeary