My View of Life on the Dock
Good Morning kids:
Hope all are enjoying the spring weather. Thank you to all come out and help pick up for one hour to help clean up the city.
When: On Saturday, May 18, 2024
Time: 09:00 – 10:00
Where: Washington Street near Train Station
I have the yellow bags and please bring pickers and gloves.
Thank you and look forward to seeing you.
Donna
Beautiful clouds, sun and ocean.
The first Gloucester screening of Shep Abbott’s film, ‘GLOUCESTER SPEAKS’
On Friday, May 17th at 7:00pm the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church and the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation proudly host Shep Abbott’s film ‘Gloucester Speaks,’ in collaboration with the Cape Ann Community Cinema, in the Church sanctuary. This will be the premiere screening of the epic documentary film in Gloucester.
Fishermen, Scientists, Public Officials, Scholars, Authors, Artists, Merchants, Local Citizens: in Gloucester documentarian Shep Abbott’s new film ‘Gloucester Speaks’ – nearly a decade in the making – all of these people convey their deeply-held thoughts and feelings about their storied City’s illustrious past, present, and projected future.
Beginning in 1606 with explorer Samuel de Champlain’s naming and mapping of what was to become America’s first commercial fishing port – “Le Beauport” (The Beautiful Harbor) – the film is narrated by Gloucester residents. Their historic port experienced many blessings over the ensuing 400 years, such as the establishment of the greatest cod fishery in the world. It would also endure profound sorrows, including the disappearance of the indigenous Pawtucket People and the eventual loss of 10,000+ fishermen to the sea.
These hardy New England residents share their concerns about the present day, exploring today’s crises of the loss of that great fishery, floods brought by advancing, warming oceans, 100-year storms, and the continuing loss of remaining fish populations heading north to find colder waters. Their stories, hopes and dreams are told with warmth, dignity, and humor, manifesting a deep love and concern for this historic and beautiful fishing port.
Shep Abbott is a veteran, award-winning documentary film-maker, artist, photographer and longtime member of the Unitarian Universalist Church whose hometown is Gloucester, Massachusetts. The screening of his monumental film is a not-to-be missed event!
Tickets ($13.50 General, under 12 free) are available at the door and in advance online at the Cape Ann Community Cinema website: www.capeanncinema.com
The Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church is located on the green at 50 Middle Street, at the corner with Church Street. Note: the green is closed for renovation but the main entrance is open. Please seek parking on the street and in lots nearby. A side entrance with an elevator is located at 10 Church Street.
The clouds were amazing, and the ocean was telling stories.
Beautiful tulips and playing on the beach.
Love the blue feathers on the swallow’s head.
Taking a walk on Shore Road Thursday near sunset, the clouds were beautiful, and Boston was in clear view.
Taking a nice spring walk on Shore Road
Sculptures from Horseshoes and repurposed Metal. You can contact Kris at JKFmetal on Instagram. I love this one.
Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation to host screening of Nubar Alexanian’s film, ‘FINDING ARMENIA’
On Saturday, May 18th at 3:00pm the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation will present the premiere North Shore screening of ‘Finding Armenia’ by noted Gloucester resident, documentary photographer and filmmaker Nubar Alexanian in the sanctuary of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church.
The program will include remarks with an audience Q&A with the filmmaker. After the screening, a reception with the artist will be held in the Church’s historical room for those who may want to support the completion of the film project as donors.
An intimate portrayal of one man’s search for his Armenian identity, Nubar Alexanian’s ‘Finding Armenia’ not only provides a vital history lesson for those unfamiliar with the Armenian Genocide, but also challenges its viewers to grapple with the profound questions that influence all of our identities. What does the healing of intergenerational trauma look like? What does it mean to regain control of our ancestral narratives? How can these narratives be reconciled with a hostile world? And what responsibility do we have to painful histories, even when they are not our own?
Tickets ($13.50 General, under 12 free) are available at the door and in advance online, with more information, at www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org
The Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church is located on the green at 50 Middle Street, at the corner with Church Street. Note: the green is closed for renovation but the main entrance is open. Please seek parking on the street and in lots nearby. A side entrance with an elevator is located at 10 Church Street.
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ABOUT THE FILMMAKER
Nubar Alexanian is an acclaimed photojournalist and filmmaker who, for the past 50 years, has worked for magazines in the U.S & Europe including Life Magazine, The New York Times Magazine, Fortune, Geo, Time & Newsweek, National Geographic and many others. He’s also produced & directed long and short form videos for organizations and companies such as Bose Corporation, The Conversation Project, MTV and others. Nubar has six books in print, including JAZZ with Wynton Marsalis and Nonfiction Photographs with filmmaker Errol Morris.
Since October 2012 he has been working on a feature documentary film which deals with the powerful legacy of the Armenian genocide and the ways that a century of silence and denial has shaped him and his family. His production company, Walker Creek Media, LLC was created in 2006 and produces short documentary films for non-profit organizations. He is President of the Board of Directors at Atlantic Public Media, Woods Hole, MA and formerly Board Chair at Project SAVE Armenian Photograph Archives, Inc.
Solo exhibitions of his work include the Walker Art Center, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, the Burden Gallery; the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, the LOOK3 Festival of the Photograph and Clark University with prints in private and public museum collections internationally.
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SPONSORS OF THE AUTUMN-WINTER-SPRING MEETINGHOUSE SERIES, 2023-24
GUARANTORS: H. Woody Brock and Scobie Ward
PLATINUM: J.J. & Jackie Bell, John & Janis Bell, Karen Bell, Peter Calkins & Susan Casey, Linzee Coolidge, Massachusetts Cultural Council
GOLD: Cape Ann Savings Bank, Susan Gray, Patricia Roach & Robert Martin, David Rabin & Heather Atwood, Andrew Spindler & Hiram Butler, Nancy Steele
SILVER: Beth Graham & William Schulz, JoeAnn Hart & Gordon Baird, Charles Nazarian, Patricia Poore, Geoffrey Richon, Sandra & John Ronan, Holly Tanguay
BRONZE: Anthony & Dodge CPA, Phillip Cutter
ABOUT THE GLOUCESTER MEETINGHOUSE FOUNDATION
The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit, founded in 2015 to undertake major projects to preserve this historic landmark, built in 1806 for first Universalist Church in America, as a civic hub, entertainment venue, and community center. For more information about the ongoing restoration, a full schedule of upcoming concerts and events, or to sign up for the GMF newsletter, please visit: www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org.
Thank you all who come out to help out.
When: Saturday May 11, 2024
Where: Essex Avenue
Time: 09:00 – 10:00
We can park on Stacy Boulevard. I have yellow bags. Please bring gloves and pickers.
Thank you all
Pop of color
On Friday there were reports of an Atlantic Right Whale off of Shore Road. Of course, I went out to check it out, but the whales had moved on. There was a report that the Whales were following the whale watching boat. Found this ironic and was wondering if the whales had binoculars to people watch. Noticed the captain of the boat was very respectful of the whale.
I wish my neck could do what the swans neck can.
On a Sunny day took a walk on Gloucester’s beautiful Stacy Boulevard. We are lucky to have this jewel.
On Thursday the workers on Magnolia Pier were putting the cement blocks to hold down the float.
There were divers to attach the cement blocks.
Saw this swan as it was raining on Sunday afternoon.
Good Morning Gloucester 