Author: Donna Ardizzoni

Ardizzoni Photography, Business Manager, Grandmother, love living in Gloucester, love to swim, kayak, walk and of course take pictures. Our company does computer networking, Office Management, Medical Billing, transcription, networking software updates and virus protection

Gloucester’s Pauline from Pauline’s Gifts one of the winners of ACW

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Congratulations to Pauline
Go visit Pauline’s Gift, Pauline Gifts never disappoints.
512 Essex Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930

https://www.paulinesgifts.com/

2018 STAR AWARDS
For

Exceptional Participation in ACW

 

Most Innovative Event
InFlux –  Nashville, TN
Check-Out Influx: Borrowing Bowls
Ultimate Group Celebration
Connecting with Craft –  Stone County, ARUltimate Group Celebration
Baker Art Guild –  Baker City, OR
Open Studios Tour
Best Use of Social Media
Pauline’s Gifts – Gloucester, MA
Live Facebook Demonstration
Outstanding Charity Event
With These Hands Gallery – Edisto Island, SC
Fundraiser for Breast Cancer
Outstanding Charity Event
indigenous craft gallery – Cinncinnati, OH
Empty Bowls Cincinnati
Outstanding Family Event
Firefly Artisan Fair – Nashville, TN
Artist Demonstrations
Most Energizing Advocate
Martha Fitch – Montpelier, VT
Vermont Crafts Council
Exceptional Nonprofit Participant
Clinton Presidential Center – Little Rock, AR
25th Anniversary Exhibition of The White House Collection of American Craft
Exceptional Support from The Public Sector  
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
Tennessee Craft Week
Exceptional ACW Sponsor
Emerald Expositions: American Handcrafted Philadelphia & NY NOW
Best Use of ACW Materials
Quad City Arts – Rock Island, IL
Best ACW Event Series
Zeber-Martell Clay Studio and Gallery – Akron, OH
Outstanding Legacy of Craft Education and Demonstrations
  Waterford Fair – Waterford, VA
Outstanding Legacy of Craft Education and Demonstrations
Mary Carol Koester, Azalea Bindery – Asheville, NC
Best Multi-Day Event
John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival – Brasstown, NC
Best Multi-Day Event
Paradise City Arts Festival – Northampton, MA
Exceptional Media Support
Handmade Business – Iola, WI
Exceptional Media Support
Asheville Made Magazine – Asheville, NC
Best New Event
SHAPIRO’S Fine American Crafts –  St. Petersburg, FL
Gallery Scavenger Hunt
Best New Event
Artisans Center of Virginia –  Greenville, VA
Virginia Artisans Market in Collinsville
ACW Artists Extraordinaire
Holden McCurry and Ed Byers –  Asheville, NC
Byers and McCurry Open Studio
Best Collaborating Artist Event
Great Smoky Arts & Craft Community – Gatlinburg, TN
Do the Loop and Learn A Craft
Congratulation to all the winners!

Early morning Sun, then rain and then sun

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On Wednesday the weather was typical New England, started off sunny, then rain and it cleared up for an amazing sunset. Oh also it turned really cold, but love it anyway.


 

Save the date for early Christmas Shopping

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The Magnolia Women’s Community Club of Magnolia always puts on a great event for early shopping.  Hope to see you there.

Magnolia Library

1 Lexington Avenue

Magnolia, Gloucester, MA  01930

Afternoon walk on Wingaersheek Beach

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On Monday the wind died down and so I decided to take a walk on Wingaersheek Beach.  Again never disappoints.  The tide was very low.

Love the Fall sunsets

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When the sun starts to go down the sky turns such a beautiful color.  Love going to Magnolia Landing to take some photos.  The photo below took from Shore Road.

Fenway Park Red Sox

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With the Red Sox heading into the World Series, we went down to Fenway on Sunday to take in the atmosphere.   You could feel the excitement and the anticipation of a great series.  Love our Red Sox.

I AM MORE

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Amy Kerr’s project, I AM MORE, will be hosted at the Action Inc. until October 30, 2018.  Also here is example of Amy’s amazing work.

This month the I Am More portraits by Amy Kerr are being generously hosted at the Action Inc. headquarters at 180 Main St., Gloucester on the first floor and in the stairwell up to the second floor. The colored pencil and pastel portraits of mostly Cape Ann residents of all ages celebrate how we are more than our grief, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, addiction, eating disorders and dysphoria with an essay written by each of the subjects. The portraits will be at Action Inc. until October 30th. For more information about I Am More please visit https://amykerrdrawsportraits.wordpress.com, and to inquire about hosting a monthly display contact Amy Kerr at amykerrdraws@gmail.com.

 

Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation

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GLOUCESTER MEETINGHOUSE FOUNDATION
presents
The Silent movie ‘WAXWORKS’
Accompanied by PETER KRASINSKI, ORGANIST
In the Sanctuary on Sunday, October 21, 2018, 3:30pm
Corner of Middle & Church Street, Gloucester, MA
EVENT DESCRIPTION
As Halloween approaches, maestro of the pipe-organ and sonic artist Peter Krasinski returns to
the Meetinghouse to accompany the scary silent movie ‘Waxworks.’ As in past years, Peter will
perform on the sonorous 1893 Hutchings-Fisk organ to the delight of the audience, young and
old. A short film, featuring Douglas Fairbanks, called the ‘Electric House’ will open the show.
HIGHLIGHTS
‘Waxworks’ is a 1924 German horror-fantasy film (Das Wachsfigurenkabinett) directed by Paul
Leni. The plot is about a poet hired by the owner of a wax museum in a circus to write tales
about Harun al Raschid, Ivan the Terrible and Jack the Ripper. While writing, the poet and the
daughter of the owner, Eva, fantasize the fantastic stories and fall in love for each other.
TICKETS at the door, cash, check or credit card
Adults $20
Students $10
12 & Under Free
MORE INFO
The Gloucester Meetinghouse (home of the Unitarian Universalist Church) is located on the
green at the corner of Church and Middle Street. An elevator up to the Sanctuary level is
available from the side entrance at 10 Church Street. Event parking is allowed on the green.
For anyone unable to pay, limited free tickets are available. This event is presented in
collaboration with Cape Ann Cinema & Stage. Online information at:
info@gloucestermeetinghouse.org

Silent Movie with Organ Accompaniment at the Gloucester Meetinghouse on October 21st, 2018, PRESS RELEASE

Walking Tour with Herbalist Kylee Foote at Seaview Farm

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Seaview Farms on Sunday October 21, 2018
10:00 – 11:00
38 South Street
Rockport, MA 01966

Back by popular demand! Local herbalist Kylee Foote will lead us on the last walk of the season down beautiful Lane’s Farm Way, sharing her knowledge of backyard plants along the way. Enjoy learning about medicinal plants while taking a Sunday morning stroll. Farm-fresh hot coffee is included. Suggested donation: $5

Splash over on the Boulevard

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Driving by the Boulevard on Monday afternoon about 90 minutes before high tide, the ocean was telling a story.

20th year of the Grand Prix

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What a great time on Sunday at Stage Fort Park for the 20th Grand Prix.  Love volunteering as a Road Marshall.  The cyclists are always polite and thank us for our time.  Also it is inspiring.

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Rockport Harvest Festival 2018

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Even though it rained and was cloudy the Rockport Harvest Festival drew large crowds.

Angie and Jen from Angie’s Alpacas from Marshalls Farm Stand.

The Motif as the sun was trying to come out

Lisa from the Nutty Redhead, she told me today she has been in business for 5 years. Contrats to The Nutty Redhead

Classic Cooks great food and fun