Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

The bird that perches in the marsh by Farnham’s and good advice from a homie!

Schmoopie writes-

Good Morning Joey,

Merry Christmas!

Here’s the email I’ve been promising you. 

I have come up with a Fiesta Committee Approved way to help contribute to the Greasy Pole Rebuild Fund…

AUTHENTIC Greasy Pole!  I’ve attached a couple of pictures as well as a link to my video with Santa and special guest stars called "Message in a Greasy Bottle". 

AUTHENTIC Greasy Dust Bottles cost $12.00 and each Certificate of Authenticity is numbered!  Viva!

Cynthia Curtis Pottery invites you to the 6th Holiday Student and Studio Potter Show and Sale as part of the Christmas in Rockport Gallery Stroll Weekend.

The peaceful pottery nestled in the woods near magnificent quarries and colorful Atlantic coastline is home to Cynthia’s work and has been shared with nearly 1000 students over the past 13 years.  Many of the emerging artists from her studio, as well as their talented, experienced teachers, will display original ceramics with fresh approaches to functional pottery, at prices you will appreciate!
 
Student and faculty pieces are displayed for the weekend in the beautifully transformed pottery studio while Cynthia’s work is on exhibit in her cozy, wood stove- warmed gallery – an inviting place to shop for the holidays and connect with new and familiar friends over a cup of hot cider and Ali’s delicious chocolate chip cookies.
 
Stop by the weekend of the Christmas in Rockport Gallery Stroll, Saturday and Sunday, December 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.   Artists’ Reception Saturday, from 4 p.m. –7 p.m.  Free admission, refreshments and plenty of parking.  All are welcome! 
 
Profits go to the Cynthia Curtis Pottery Scholarship Fund.  Cynthia’s gallery will also be open throughout the holidays.  Private lessons and weekly classes offered year round.
More information at 978-546-6186 or www.cynthiacurtispottery.com

Chamber of Commerce Focus On Education

The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and Business Education Collaborative will be sponsoring a “Focus on Education” breakfast at The Gloucester House Restaurant.  It will be held on December 9 at 7:30 am and will conclude by 9:00 am.  Members of the business and education community are encouraged to attend along with family, friends, and classmates.  Tickets are $20 per person.  Reservations are suggested and will be accepted through Wednesday, December 7.  For reservations and more information, email Tim Burton or call 978-283-1601.

Happy Holidays from the "Coolest Guys Around!"

Santa is checking his list and knows how to made shopping easy!

Fisherman know Ice = Quality

Visit us ON-LINE!

Cape Ann Skeptics in the Pub

Cape Ann Skeptics in the Pub will meet  Tuesday, December 13th. In place of our regular program, we will be having our 2nd Annual Season of Reason Celebration!  We will be doing a variety of fun and interesting things including a short video, a skit, and more. Come for the good company, the good cheer and to help us wrap up the skeptical year in style.  Please note that the meeting is on the 2nd Tuesday and on not on our regular meeting time, which is the third Tuesday.

For more information on Cape Ann Skeptics, go to www.capeannskeptics.com

Mitten Tree at Addison Gilbert Hospital

From now through December 10th, Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington Street, Gloucester,  will be accepting items of warm articles to share with friends at Action, Inc. New items for infants, children and adults; hats mittens, scarves and other items are welcome. Items may be left inside the main entrance of Addison Gilbert Hospital , inside the Fisher Lobby near the Café.

The collection will be done just in time for the holidays and cooler weather.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT STUDIOVO

"I am so sorry, my dear, but the party tonight is next door at Mr. Bodin’s Historic Photo gallery. However, you’re welcome to come in for a bite!" Mr. Tiger, an amazing display in the window at Banana’s.

proud mom Jen reports

The Senior Running Back was the force behind a powerful Fisherman rushing attack in 2010. Shairs rushed for 31 TD’s for the Fishermen in 2010, including two at Gillette Stadium in Gloucester’s Division 1A Super Bowl win over Bridgewater-Raynham.

Bodin Historic Photo Open House Dec 3rd

Deck the Walls at our Holiday Open  House

Saturday, December 3rd, 6 pm until 10 pm

Bodin Historic Photo & Fine Art 82 Main Street

Gallery artists Fred Bodin, Jean Byrd, and Kathleen Miller invite you to our annual Holiday Open House. We’re brimming with new and historic photographs, fine oil paintings, blown glass, ceramics, fish prints, t shirts, calendars, and cards of all kinds. Seasonal refreshments will be served, along with a table of appetizers, including my fresh creamed herring. Come one, come all ~ Eat, Drink, and be Merry!

We are also celebrating Downtown Gloucester’s Ladies’ Night tomorrow, December 1st, from 5 pm till 10 pm. Start early and stay late.

Our friends at the POP Gallery, across the street, will be serving champagne and chocolate on Ladies’ Night; and tasty treats at their own Open House on December 3rd.

Julie LaFontaine writes-

Hi Joey,

Want to find some genuine Glosta treasures? Take a step in the "green" direction and do some holiday shopping at Second Glance this Sunday, December 4, from noon to 4 p.m. This special one-day sale is packed with items that are sure to please that someone special on your list this year. Its lots of fun, and all proceeds benefit The Open Door. www.foodpantry.org.

Hope to see you there!

Rockport Chamber Half Price Sale

All Rockporters are invited to and encouraged to attend the Rockport Chamber of Commerce’s annual Holiday Party and Half Price Sale at the Fish Shack Restaurant on Tuesday, December 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. This annual event is free and all are welcome.  This is a delightful occasion to gather with friends and colleagues, where we take the opportunity to thank the Rockport community, Chamber members, and our volunteers for their support of the Chamber and our community over the past year.  The half-price sale is also a fun way to shop for great gifts while helping to raise funds in support Christmas in Rockport. It is anticipated that more than fifty items worth over $3000 in total, all of which are being donated by Rockport’s business community, will be available for purchase at half of their retail value.  Some additional items will be auctioned off to the highest bidder that evening.  Also, Rockport artisan Leslie Wind once again will be at the party, this year crafting ornaments and cocoa stirrers and offering them for sale at $5 and $10 apiece. All proceeds from the half-price sale, including 100% of the sales of Leslie Wind’s creations, will be used to help support programming and defray expenses for this year’s Christmas in Rockport events.   The Rockport Holiday Calendar and Guide is now available online at ChristmasinRockport.com  and throughout the Rockport community, filled with listings of the season’s events in Rockport throughout December. 

Wait til the girls find him!

Emerging Cape Ann Artist Show last night at the Annie! VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

SUPER ART AND SUPER FUN CONTINUES AT THE ANNIE!
Artists and friends had a great time at the Emerging Cape Ann Artist Show Thursday night at the Annie! Fun, beautiful and though-provoking art hangs in four rooms. The show continues Saturday 3 – 7 pm. Come by and check the art, get to know new artists and support Cape Ann arts. Plus 25% of art sales go to support the Annie our treasured Cape Anne Theatre!
Buy some art for Christmas! You’ll find cards to sculpture, video art, photography, gorgeous paintings of Cape Ann – too much to list here, so check it out yourself! Come on up around the corner of Main to the Washington Street entrance of the Cape Ann Theater.
Hours are: Saturday 12/3 from 3 to 7 pm, and again during the Men’s Shopping Stroll, December 8 from 5 to 9 pm. The Annie is at One Washington Street.
Photos here include the opening night crowd and some of the fun sculpture by Kerry Mullen and Linda Palmer included in the show..