Wenham Museum’s Annual Sleigh Bell Artisan Fair is November 17th & 18th. While there, don’t miss the Dig this and build that exhibit featuring Virginia Lee Burton originals and more!
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Andy Warhol art found in Amesbury North Shore MA goes to local Auction house
Andy Warhol gifts of art and memorabilia to Jon Gould to sell at John McInnis Auctioneers estate sale on December 2, 2017
From the auction house printed matter:
The Contents of The Harriett (Woodsom) Gould Country Home in Amesbury, MA
Removed for convenience to our McInnis Gallery,76 MAIN STREET – AMESBURY, MA
SESSION ONE
Friday, December 1 at 3 p.m.
OLD FASHIONED DISCOVERY AUCTION
There will be no internet bidding for this session
SESSION TWO
Saturday, December 2 at 1 p.m.
IMPORTANT CATALOGED SALE Of ANTIQUES and POP ART, WARHOL, BASQUIAT and RELATED ITEMS
Harriett and her husband “Bud” were well known long time Amesbury Residents. Harriett grew up on the famous Woodsom Farm and Bud ran Gould Insurance for decades. Discovered in the estate to be auctioned are the personal belongings of Jon J. Gould, son of Harriett and Bud. Jon was a former Vice President of Paramount Pictures and shared a special bond with Andy Warhol, becoming Andy’s closest friend and companion in the 1980’s.
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surfing through rainbow sprays #GloucesterMA
Looking out over Long Beach from Gloucester side, November 10 2017, chilly and pretty surfing for a couple of dozen surfers, mesmerizing for onlookers
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Veterans Day at GHS Mayor Romeo Theken said Happy Belly offering free entree for veterans
Adam Curcuru, Director, Cape Ann Services master of ceremonies
Lucia nearboy sweet boy’s lifting voice chiming Pledge of Allegiance
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Return of the Magnificent 7: Healy halts Sotheby’s from selling Berkshire Museum art
For now, PASS!
On Friday November 10, 2017, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healy responded to Judge Agostini’s November 7th decision greenlighting Sotheby’s sale. The Massaschusetts AGO appeal reversed the decision, ultimately procuring an injunction from Judge Trainor, Massachusetts Appeals Court. This 11th hour move will not be the last word on the case, though it scuttles any scheduled sale prior to December 11 (with allowances for extensions to build the case.)
Meanwhile, on Monday, November 13, 2017, collectors can purchase Martin Johnson Heade’s Crimson Topaz Hummingbirds and 76 major American paintings at Sotheby’s. The Sotheby’s sale originally featured 84 lots. Norman Rockwell’s Shuffleton’s Barbershop, and 6 more of the Berkshire Museum 40, will not be sold, yet.
No bidding No sales for these 7 Berkshire Museum Sotheby’s lot 10 – lot 16:
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Attorney General APPEALS @BerkshireMuseum Judge Agostini decision, & Sotheby’s sale is HALTED
INJUNCTION!
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healy responded Friday November 10, 2017
Appeal trail underway then Injunction granted for Monday’s Sotheby’s sale
- 11/10/2017 Motion for stay under M.R.A.P. 6(a) filed by Maura Healy.
- 11/10/2017 Memorandum of law in support filed for Maura Healy
- 11/10/2017 Record Appendix Volume I filed by Maura Healy
- 11/10/2017 Record Appendix Volume II filed by Maura Healy
- 11/10/2017 IMPOUNDED Record Appendx filed by Maura Healy
- 11/10/2017 Response to Motion to Stay, filed by Tom Patti, Tom Patti Design LLC.8
- (none)
- 11/102017 Motion to exceed page limit filed for Trustees of Berkshire Musuem by Attorney William Lee.
- 11/10/2017 Opposition to Motion to Stay, filed by Trustees of Berkshire Musuem.
- 11/10/2017 Supplemental Record appendix filed for Trustees of Berkshire Musuem
- 11/10/2017 ORDER: The motion for a stay pending appeal pursuant to Mass. R. App. P. 6(a) from the November 7, 2017, order of the Superior Court denying the request for a preliminary injunction, is allowed. The Attorney General’s Office shall forthwith file a notice of appeal in the Superior Court if it has not already done so. The Attorney General’s Office shall file a status report on or before December 11, 2017, regarding the status of the appeal. (Trainor, J.). Notice/attest/Agostini, J.
- 11/10/2017 ORDER: After reviewing the parties’ submissions, the request for a preliminary injunction prohibiting the defendant, Trustees of the Berkshire Museum from selling, auctioning, or otherwise disposing of any of the artworks that have been listed for auction commencing on November 13, 2017, is allowed. The balance of the risk of irreparable harm to the petitioner and the respondent in light of each party’s chance of success on the merits weighs in favor of the petitioner. Packaging Industries Group, Inc. v. Cheney, 380 Mass. 609, 615-617 (1980). The injunction shall expire on December 11, 2017. Prior to the expiration of the injunction, the Attorney General’s Office may move to extend the injunction with a date certain by which the investigation will be completed. (Trainor, J.). Notice/attest/Agostini, J.
This 11th hour move is not the last word on the case. Stay tuned!
On Monday, November 13, 2017, collectors CAN purchase Martin Johnson Heade’s Crimson Topaz Hummingbirds from Sotheby’s.
But not Norman Rockwell’s Shuffleton’s Barbershop, or any of the Berkshire Museum 40, for now.
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fun news from Sugar Mags @TasteofCapeAnn | Drift Wood Charcuterie boards scrumptious and custom
Melissa Sallah, owner of Sugar Magnolia’s has opened DRIFT WOOD CHARCUTERIE, a delicious catering option to help you entertain in style. When you order Drift Wood Charcuterie boards– like the one featured at Taste of Cape Ann– you’ll get a delicious spread to kick off your party plus a one off charcuterie board hand crafted by RPF Woodworking that you keep! Call Melissy at Sugar Magnolia’s (978) 509-5641
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YMCA 9th Annual Taste of Cape Ann at Cruiseport draws huge crowd
YMCA teens help host & work the fundraiser
photos: teens help the annual fundraiser run smoothly (click on photos to enlarge and see captions)
Sarah Jean
Who Brought the Magic for a great cause?
I don’t think that there are many individual YMCA or towns that could pull this fundraiser off so well. They don’t have Rick Doucette and the rest of the great staff in Gloucester or such a ridiculous abundance of local foodie establishments and culture. Here’s a list of Gloucester, Cape Ann and North Shore great eats and drinks establishments that participated this year:
1606 Restaurant, Beauport Hotel, Gloucester; Azorean Restaurant, Gloucester; Cake Ann, Gloucester; Cape Ann Brewing Company, Gloucester; Cape Ann Foodie Tours, Gloucester; Captain Carlos, Gloucester; Classic Cooks Catering, Gloucester; Feather & Wedge, Rockport; Ipswich Ale Brewery; Italiano Restaurant & Bar, Gloucester; Jalapeno’s Mexican Restaurant, Gloucester; Latitude 43, Gloucester; Liquor Locker Gloucester; Mile Marker One Gloucester; Mojo coffee Beverly Cape Ann Farmers Market; Mom’s Kitchen Gloucester; Passports Restaurant Gloucester; Pigeon Cove Ferments; Pigeon Cove Tavern & Emerson Inn By the Sea, Rockport; Riverwalk Brewing Company, Newburyport; Ryan & Wood Distilleries, Gloucester; Sea Glass Restaurant @ Castle Manor Inn, Gloucester; Seaport Grille, Gloucester; Stones Pub & Eatery, Gloucester; Sugar Magnolias, Gloucester; Virgilio’s Italian Bakery, Gloucester
Dazzling fine food, desserts and drinks were at every turn. Feather & Wedge, 1606 Restaurant, Mile Marker One, Classic Cooks, Azorean, Sea Glass Restaurant, and Sugar Mags served winning main dishes. To die for desserts and specialty drinks were abundant. Virgilios cannolis were gone fast!
photos: Great fun taking snapshots at all the booths. (Apologies to Liquor Locker! The only photo that didn’t come out.)
Live Entertainment – Jerome Music
Sounds of Taste of Cape Ann thanks to fine musicians were John Jerome on guitar and vocals, and Steve Jerome on drums. Cameron sat in as a back up drummer.
Wouldn’t happen without the 9th Annual Taste of Cape Ann generous sponsors:
Platinum Sponsors: Institution for Savings and Cruiseport Gloucester
Presenting Sponsors: Beauport Financial Services, Robert Stewart PC, Tom Davis CPA
plus all the participating restaurants, hotels, specialty food and liquor businesses, and local business support for all those gift basket raffles
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YMCA taste of Cape Ann on now!great party amazing food
More photos coming!
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Patti Amaral Clean City Initiative thanks Jason Burroughs & others for refurbishing #PublicArt Carry In Carry Out murals @Gloucester beaches
Nice letter from Patti Amaral in today’s Gloucester Daily Times writing on behalf of the city’s Clean City Initiative. She thanked the city, donors and supporters while providing some background about the Carry In Carry Out art. In case you missed it: Nov 9 2017 Letter to the Editor
The murals were refurbished by Jason Burroughs in October 2017. They were designed and painted by Bob Viau from StudioVo 15 years ago. Here are a few photos documenting the refurbishing. The Wingaersheek wall needed more attention.
Carry In Carry Out mural at Good Harbor Beach BEFORE
Carry In Carry Out mural at Good Harbor Beach AFTER
Carry In Carry Out mural at Wingaersheek BEFORE
Carry In Carry Out mural at Wingaersheek AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER
Anyone interested in sponsoring a possible update to these beach displays, please let her know!
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Dinner Tonite! yMCA Taste of Cape Ann @Cruiseport
6-9pm
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Annisquam Village Church: Sacred Images Sacred Jazz concert + Art Exhibition November 18th
Join us for an exploratory voyage to the nearly inexpressible world of spirit. By bringing together inspired paintings with soulful improvisations and soundscapes, we joyfully invite you into the sacred dance of life.
Concert + Exhibition
Saira Elizabeth Austin, artist Greta Bro, vocals, songwriter with Stan Strickland, sax, vocals + friends: – Akill Jamal Haynes, bass; Josh Rosen, piano; Pashawarl Cohen, percussion
Saturday Nov 18, 6:30 pm Viewing + Artist Talk followed by Concert at 7:30 pm
Donations at the door: $20/$15
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Annual Annisquam Sewing Circle Christmas Fair December 2nd
Save the Date! Press Release From The Annisquam Sewing Circle:
Each autumn the members of the Annisquam Sewing Circle gather to prepare for the Annual Christmas Fair, well known for its fabulous one-of-a-kind wreaths and center pieces as well as decorated boxwood trees. Also one will find beautiful bulbs and potted plants ready to give or take home, delicious homemade gourmet food items and handcrafted gift items.
Annual Annisquam Sewing Circle Christmas Fair
December 2, 2017 – 8:00am – 12:00 pm
Annisquam Village Hall
34 Leonard Street, Gloucester MA 01930-1322
The Annual Christmas Fair & Luncheon and the Annual Plant and Gourmet Food Sale raise funds to support scholarships for graduating seniors who are going on to college, training for a trade or other educational opportunities and community projects on Cape Ann, for example: The Open Door Food Pantry, Backyard Growers, Cape Ann Animal Aid, Pathways for Children.
The Annisquam Sewing Circle was begun in 1837 as the Annisquam Female Benevolent Society. It is thought to be the oldest continuous independent society of women on Cape Ann.
The Society’s purpose as stated in its Preamble, was “for the performance of acts of benevolence.” Through the years, the Society, and now the Circle, has contributed generously to community programs and to individuals.
Web site: AnnisquamSewingCircle.org
Blog: http://www.annisquamsewingcircle.net
FaceBook: www.facebook.com/AnnisquamSewingCircle
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#GloucesterMA Mayor Romeo Theken and Beauport Hotel’s Jeanne Hennessey honored by North of Boston CVB at Hawthorne Hotel, Salem
On November 8, 2017 the North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau held their annual gala and awards dinner in the beautiful ball room at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, MA. Last year it was held at Beauport Hotel.
Naturally, Gloucester and Cape Ann have connections with the North of Boston CVB, and several board members include area business owners. Last night, Gloucester was in the house! Speakers were compelled to mention Gloucester even if they weren’t among multiple Gloucester contingent tables. Paul Tucker, MA House of Representatives, quipped that there was no surprise Mayor Romeo Theken received two standing ovations, and went on to compliment her as his favorite Mayor, and Kim Driscoll of Salem, too! Senator Joan Lovely confessed that her Grandmother was from Gloucester. And “New Member Award” recipient, Willow Spring Vineyards, said perhaps they’d open up in Gloucester.
Congratulations to all the 2017 Tourism Award winners: Mayor Romeo Theken City of Gloucester, Jeanne Hennessey Beauport Hospitality Group; Robin Donovan, The Trustees of Reservation, Castle Hill at the Crane Estate; Hope Hitchcock, Witch Pix of Salem; Kathryn Rutkowski, Essex National Heritage Commission; Willow Spring Vineyards; and Paul Tucker, MA House of Representatives.
Mayor Romeo Theken received the North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau 2017 Anne Turcotte Leadership Award
Jeanne Hennessey, Beauport Hospitality Group, received the North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau 2017 Geoff Woodman Hospitality Award
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Power outages 200+homes Nov. 8 Gloucester, Rockport
Massachusetts Emergency Management maps
No sign in required
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Berkshire Museum can sell ALL art | Judge John Agostini okays Sotheby’s auction
detail from Norman Rockwell Blacksmith (1940 for Saturday Evening Post)
From Berkshire Museum Board of Trustees President Elizabeth “Buzz” McGraw:
“We believe we acted consistent with our responsibility to this community and our collections, to keep this museum open now and strengthen it for generations to come. We are grateful the Judge recognized the care and diligence the Board exercised in arriving at this decision, and that today’s decision will ensure we can move forward.”
–more to come —
*sent from phone, no power again in East Gloucester
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Boston Globe lists the Great Marsh symposium NOV 9th- public invited
TOMORROW
There’s still time to register today or walk in tomorrow for the Great Marsh Coalition 5th annual special conference on rising water issues and natural systems. Register thru Essex County Greenbelt $20 fee WHEN: November 9, 2017, 8:30AM- 3:15PM. WHERE: Woodman’s in Essex.
From the Great Marsh Coaltion:
Generous Great Marsh coalition symposium supporters (many are coalition members)- local municipalities, Essex County Greenbelt, Essex National Heritage Area, Mass Audubon, Ipswich River Watershed Assoc., League of Women Voters Cape Ann, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (MAPC), National Wildlife Federation, and The Trustees
What is the Great Marsh Coalition?
The Great Marsh Coalition is a group of organizations and agencies that began meeting in spring 2000 to discuss ways of building a regional consciousness and identity for the Great Marsh. The Coalition supports a coordinated approach to education, research, protection, and management to promote preservation, restoration, and stewardship of the Great Marsh. Current Coalition members include (but are not limited to): City of Gloucester is one of Eight Towns and the Great Marsh, Essex County Greenbelt Association, Essex National Heritage Area, Ipswich River Watershed Association, Massachusetts Audubon Society, Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management’s ACEC Program, Parker River Clean Water Association, Cultural Alliance of the Lower Merrimack Valley, and The Trustees of Reservations.
Boston Globe article and Continue reading “Boston Globe lists the Great Marsh symposium NOV 9th- public invited”
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#GloucesterMA #publicart | 370 Main Street Action Inc mural newly repainted by artist Jason Burroughs
On November 2 2017 David Brooks and Jason Burroughs re-installed the Action Inc public art mural, Harbor and Home, which was newly repainted by Burroughs.
Cole Herbst was the original artist of the Home and Harbor mural, installed in 2010. Herbst used spray paint, acrylics and markers. Fellow artists Jake Stafford and Giacomo Vorhees helped Herbst with the project, and Jason Burroughs was involved a bit, too. Burroughs and Herbst were students together in the Compass youth program, Action Inc. Burroughs and Herbst have been in contact about the condition of Harbor and Home and settled on the current solution. Herbst is living overseas and is pleased Burroughs revived the mural and its new iteration.
2015 (by then the mural had faded) BEFORE vs 2017 AFTER
2010 Unveiling and 2017 Unveiling
2010 unveiling (Tim with Cole Herbst who painted the original mural)
2017 unveiling (David Brooks with Jason Burroughs who repainted the Action Inc mural)
Jason Burroughs worked on the mural at the HIVE Cape Ann Art Haven.
Jason Burroughs worked on Harbor and Home at the HIVE space, Cape Ann Art Haven
In process – Jason Burroughs working on mural
In process- Jason Burroughs taking care of faded mural; worked on it at HIVE location, Cape Ann Art Haven
Work in progress
Works in progress: Jason Burrough helping mural. Carved eagle from Cameron’s facade.
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MCC Cultural Districts convened at IDEO Cambridge & coming to Gloucester!
SAVE THE DATE
November 8, 2017 North of Boston Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony will honor
Mayor Romeo Theken and Jeanne Hennessey, Beauport Hotel
November 11, 2017 2-6PM – Gloucester Meeting House Foundation Preservation & Architectural Sustainability SYMPOSIUM TownGreen|2025 Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church
Monday, Nov. 27, 10 am, JOIN MASSACHUSETTS CULTURAL COUNCIL POWER OF CONNECTION TOUR at Gloucester’s Rocky Neck Art Colony, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930, with Mayor Romeo Theken, Senator Bruce Tarr & Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante of Gloucester. RSVP here.
November 29, 2017 Dogtown Public Presentation and Meeting- archaeological survey and pursuit of National Historic district designation
December 17, 2017 Cape Ann Cinema & Stage Oscar winner Chris Cooper will personally host a screening of the role that won him the Gold for Best Supporting Actor…horticulturist John Laroche in Spike Jonze’s superb, darkly comic 2002 drama, “Adaptation.” The evening benefits The Jesse Cooper Foundation.
Message from Anita Walker the Power of Culture- MCC has a new logo for its 50th year
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Rare Edward Hopper print The Lonely House fetched record auction price @SwannGalleries
The Edward Hopper etching The Lonely House was the star lot going into the sale and in the live auction last night. The print sold for $310,000 vaulting past its pre auction estimate of $150,000-$200,000.
Hopper’s Les Poilus circa 1915 surpassed its $15000-$20,000 pre-sale estimate as well, selling for $42,500. I’ve sold an impression of the Lonely House before but I’ve only scene Les Poilus in the Whitney collection.
The sale featured Old Master through Modern prints by American and European artists.
Here’s a link to the Swann Galleries catalogue for the November 4th 2017 sale 2460 and the Swann Galleries auction results. Images in this post are from Swann Galleries.
Besides Edward Hopper, there were prints by artists with Gloucester connections (or topics of interest such as a 1680 engraving of a beached whale).
Childe Hassam Inner Harbor Gloucester 1919 etching sold for $3750
Stow Wengenroth The quiet hour lithograph sold for $12500
Stow Wengenroth High Arches Brooklyn Bridge 1960 litho ed 50 sold for $16250
Kent Man at Mast wood engraving sold for $5500
Lozowick Tanks #1 1929 lithograph ed50 sold for $2750 est 3 to $5000
Will Barnet Bowling Alley scene 1934 litho ed less than 10 sold at Swann for $1375. candlepin?! jk
ASTRONOMY CLUB daniel and hieronymus hopfer collection ca 1515 to 1530 including ecclesiastical and secular metal work unsold
Albrecht Durer The Sea Monster before 1500 sold for 50000 at Swann Auction
John Sloan Conoisseurs of Prints 1912 ed 80 proposed ed 100 $1875
Louis Lozowick 57th Street 1929 lithograph ed 40 sold $10625
Records were achieved for other prints like Martin Lewis, Relics, $55,000
a rare Odilon Redon 1892 lithograph sold for $47,500
and a Rembrandt 1631 etching, Self portrait with Cap Pulled Forward, that sold for $65,000.
See more highlights below the “read more” break from the nearly 500 prints that were sold at the November Swann Galleries auction.
Head to the Cape Ann museum Fitz Henry Lane exhibition Drawn from Nature and on Stone: The lithgraphs of Fitz Henry Lane to experience a great print show in person. Continue reading “Rare Edward Hopper print The Lonely House fetched record auction price @SwannGalleries”
