Rocky Neck Gallery’s Summer Artists Series: Ice Cold: Natural Extracts New photography by Skip Montello and Tom Robinson-Cox Wednesday, August 14 – Tuesday, September 4, 2013 Artists’ reception this Friday, 8/16 @ 6-8 PM
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Chocolate Chip Cookies At Madfish Wharf
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Gloucester, MA and Gloucester, England
Had a very interesting visit Sunday at the gallery from Lisa Hogan, originally from Gloucester, MA and Andrew Garfield from Gloucester, England. The couple were married in February 2000 in Rockport at the Old Sloop Congregational Church, where Lisa’s mother and grandmother had also been married. That in and of itself I found interesting, but the more we talked, the more interesting they became. The couple now lives in Rockport in the winter and summers in Gloucester on their boat which they keep at Cape Ann Marina.
Andrew and Lisa co-founded a company called Glevum Associates LLC. Glevum was a Roman fort in Roman Britain that became a “colonia” of retired legionaries in AD 97. Today it is known as Gloucester, located in the English county of Gloucestershire. Glevum Associates LLC a company that specializes in conducting face-to-face research and analysis in conflict and post conflict societies. Since its inception, Glevum has supported numerous U.S. Government and military clients – including the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Army, and more recently the Department of State – providing actionable and vital political, security and quality of life information on local populations including in Iraq (550,000 interviews to date) and Afghanistan (250,000 interviews to date).
From 2005 to 2012, Andrew has taught two modules on “Winning the War of Ideas” and “Exploitation of the Human Terrain” to the commanders and staffs of almost every Army and National Guard brigade, division and corps that has deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan since 2005, as well as multiple supporting formations and specialist units.
Andrew has recently completed a fascinating paper based on in-depth interviews with 78 active Taliban insurgents, living and operating in many of Afghanistan’s most volatile provinces, titled “Understanding Afghan Insurgents: Motivations, Goals and the Reconcilation and Reintegration Process. Who Are They? What Do They Want? Why do They Fight?” https://www.fpri.org/docs/Understanding_Afghan_Insurgents_Garfield_and_Boyd.pdf
You meet the most interesting people on Rocky Neck.
PS Joey – I don’t have any GMG stickas left, so they had to hold up my Deviled Egg Competition ribbon! Don’t let me forget to get some more when I come by the dock.
E.J. Lefavour
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And the Winner is . . .
There was intense competition this morning at the GMG Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition Mug Up. Five excellent entries were received, which were blind tasted and judged by the attendees. The runaway winning chocolate chip cookie was submitted by Alexandra’s Bread of Gloucester. The 2nd place chocolate chip cookie was lovingly baked by Sue McDermott of Magnolia. Paul Morrison was awarded Best in Show for the most artistic and creative cookies baked in the shape of a duck, set onto a boat of vanilla ice cream and surrounded by waves of whipped cream. I didn’t get a shot of a completed presentation of Paul’s creation, so if anyone did, please send it in or upload it. Other entries were submitted by Alicia Cox from Mamie’s Kitchen and a 2nd entry was submitted by Alexandra’s Bread
In my book, although all the cookies were excellent and I had a hard time picking the best one, my absolute favorite contribution to the morning was Al Bezanson’s schooner fare of crispy fried Spam and pineapple chunks. It was just incredible. I haven’t had Spam in probably 50 years, and have never it served like that. True genious. If I’m ever stranded on a deserted island, all I want is cans of Spam and pineapple chunks (and of course a can opener – it would be a total drag if I didn’t have a can opener).
Thanks to Donna & Rick Ardizonni for the fruit salad and whipped cream, Kathy Chapman for the fruit salad with yogurt, Gigi Mederos for making the coffee and bringing cookies, Alma McLaughlin for hosting in her beautiful back patio area and providing the doughnuts from Jim’s Bagel & Bake Shop, and all the others who brought contributions but I didn’t see who brought what, although I think Giclee James brought the blueberry muffins.
Another great Mug Up.
E.J. Lefavour
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The Latest from Operation Toxic Gulf – Ocean Alliance’s Collaboration with Sea Shepherd of Animal Planet’s “Whale Wars”
Ocean Alliance is coming to the end of its summer expedition in the Gulf of Mexico looking at the effects of the 2010 BP Oil Disaster on Gulf wildlife, particularly sperm whales. Iain Kerr, CEO of Ocean Alliance, is concerned, because of the Gulf oil spill and all that the Mississippi dumps into the Gulf of Mexico after traveling though the heartland of America, that the Gulf sperm whales could be the most polluted in the world. The principle goal behind this campaign is to see if the massive use of dispersants in the Gulf was the right course of action for the wildlife in the Gulf. While the dispersants removed the oil out of sight (and out of mind) there is compelling evidence to suggest that the dispersants moved the oil throughout the food chain and made the oil and dispersant mixture more bioavailable (easier to absorb or ingest by animals).
A rarely answered question is what causes whales stress – typically the bigger the animal the less that stresses it. To try and answer that question Ocean Alliance did preliminary testing of its “Snot Bot” (developed by Olin College), a flying robot that will collect stress hormones, viruses, bacteria and DNA from whale blows.
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Right Now on Madfish Wharf
Kathy Roberts exhibit is up and looks beautiful at Khan Studio. Her opening reception is tomorrow from 6-8:00pm.
Tonight Sue Handman is having a reception at her gallery, 77 Rocky Neck Ave. G2 from 5-8:00pm.
Aquatro is having an opening reception for Catherine McMurray’s ceramic exhibit from 5-8:00pm.
Lots of goodies for the eyes and the bellies. Come on by.
E.J. Lefavour
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Madfish Wharf Mug Up – Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition and Opening Reception
This Sunday, August 11th at 9:30, there will be a joint Madfish Wharf Mug Up on the patio behind Alma’s Arts & Antiques and Carol McKenna’s Gallery – a lovely, cool undercover outdoor spot with a gorgeous view of Smiths Cove. Come by for some Sunday morning socializing and sharing of food with friends old, new and not yet met. Parking is a breeze on Sunday mornings. This Mug Up will also include the first annual Chocolate Chip Cookie competition, so bring on your favorite Chocolate Chip cookies for a friendly competition. Cape Ann Giclee James is judge #1, who else can we convince to judge chocolate chip cookies? Paul? Ed? Joey?
Then from 6-8:00 pm, Kathy Roberts will be having an opening reception for her View of Beaches, Back Shores and Seaports of Cape Ann exhibit of paintings at Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery.
E.J. Lefavour
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Meet The Artist Reception At Aquatro Gallery For Artist Catherine McMurray
Aquatro Gallery Kicks Off Cape Ann Ceramics Festival Weekend with Tennessee Artist Catherine McMurray’s Delightfully Sublime Pottery.
Artist Catherine McMurray’s Meet The Artist reception provides a chance to open the Cape Ann Ceramics Festival in style. Her greenware pottery has already been a big hit at Aquatro Gallery this season, as have been her gorgeous raku pots with natural fiber handles. McMurray will also be bringing new work for this event, raku platters, lamps and vases and other items in a beautiful radiant, dazzling glaze called Dolphin Blue.
Held in conjunction with the inaugural Cape Ann Ceramics Festival which serves to draw attention to the artists working in clay and porcelain across the Cape Ann region, this Meet The Artist event whets the appetite for month-long event anchored at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck in East Gloucester, MA. McMurray’s work encompasses both those turned on the wheel and hand-built using a variety of glazes (most notably the MacKersie copper glaze). A native Vermonter trained at SUNY Potsdam, her Turning Grace Studio located outside of the Nashville area in Brentwood, TN has operated since 2000. This is Catherine McMurray’s appearance on Rocky Neck.
Meet The Artist Reception
for Catherine McMurray
at Aquatro Gallery
Saturday, August 10, 2013, 5-8PM
Aquatro Gallery
77 Rocky Neck Avenue
for Catherine McMurray
at Aquatro Gallery
Saturday, August 10, 2013, 5-8PM
Aquatro Gallery
77 Rocky Neck Avenue
Gallery #4
Gloucester MA 01930
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My View of Beaches, Back Shores and Seaports of Cape Ann by Kathy G. Roberts
My View of Beaches, Back Shores and Seaports of Cape Ann – Paintings by Kathy G. Roberts – August 10-23 at Khan Studio 77 Rocky Neck Ave., Gallery
Opening Reception: Sunday, August 11 6:00-8:00 pm.
E.J. Lefavour
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Celebrating Attitude and Humor on the Neck
Sue Handman, who calls her photo and quote combinations “fabric novellas” is the maker of those fabulously sassy collage textile pieces that mix vintage -inspired fabrics, photographs transferred onto cloth and favorite quotes of hers that would have so delighted Oscar Wilde and Mark Twain. Each statement garment is flattering, easy to wear and certain to be a conversation piece – refreshingly direct and funny.
Until this season, the vintage bohemian clothing and accessory pieces in Sue’s collection could only be found in the festival circuit. Sue Handman is quite a favorite in Massachusetts shows like the Oyster Fest in Wellfleet, Marshfield Art Festival and Marblehead Festival of Arts, as well as many other fairs and festivals along the Eastern US and as far down as Key West. Sue also exhibits in Trade-shows; but she has found a perfect fit in Vintage shows like the Country Living Fair that took place this past June in Rhinebeck, NY and will take place in Atlanta, GA in October. In Florida Sue Handman Fabric Collage pops-up at the Big Bang Bazaar in Maitland and the Fancy Flea in Lakeland and at the famous Antique Market right here in Brimfield, MA.
Come meet the talented fabric collage artist Sue Handman in her gorgeous little gallery in the historic Rocky Neck Art Colony. At Sue Handman Fabric Collage you will also find Beach Rock Jewelry by Kem Designs and selected paintings by Tracey Martin Logan. Sue Handman will be in her Rocky Neck Gallery until Columbus Day weekend.
You are invited to the Reception
Saturday, August 10
From 5-8 pm
Sue Handman Fabric Collage
77 Rocky Neck Avenue
Gallery #2
Madfish Wharf
Gloucester, MA 01930
(941)321-4182
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Beaux Arts Ball 2013
Some photos from last night’s Beaux Arts Ball by Carol McKenna.
And some photos taken by me of Audi Souza’s extremely successful opening reception at Khan Studio. That girl’s paintings just flew off the walls. Congratulations Audi.
E.J. Lefavour
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It All Happens Tonight on Rocky Neck!
REMINDER!!
5-8:00 Chowder House at Sailor Stan’s with music by Sunny Fishcakes Review. Chowder and Chili $5 cup/$7 bowl. Fortify yourself for a night of art and dancing.
6-8:00 Opening Reception for Audi Souza’s Cape Ann Views and North Shore Gardens exhibit at Khan Studio, 77 Rocky Neck Ave.
6-10:00 Our annual, traditional, seasonal, communal, danceable, funfilled Beaux Arts Ball at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street…come and support your leading community arts organization as we expand our scope and programming for the year-round benefit of all! Meet at the Park at 5:30, party at the Center 6-10 pm, dance & groove to Le Prestige, and bid on many awesome silent auction items including a boat, yes a boat! Costume theme – if you choose to partake – is a VERY WIDELY interpreted ReCycle, RePurpose, ReVive…see you there!!
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Amistad by Len Burgess
The tall ship “Amistad” from New Haven Connecticut is a replica of a historic slave ship and will be at the end of Maritime Gloucester pier until Sunday, helping prepare the Schooner Adventure for the Schooner Festival. You may see the Amistad in the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie! –Len Burgess
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I see a visit to Carol McKenna’s Gallery in your future
If you haven’t stopped into Carol McKenna’s gallery recently, you should go by and see her work and work by new artists: Kathy Chapman, Lisa Courtney, Alice Gardner, Jane Keddy and Eileen Patten Oliver.
Also, if you have been wondering what the future might hold for you, stop by for a reading with psychic, Joy Kasmer. I’m no psychic, but I see a visit to Carol McKenna’s Gallery in your future.
E.J. Lefavour
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Four Great Reasons to Have Rocky Neck on your Radar this Week
Thursday, August 1st – Nights on the Neck – always fun for the whole family.
Saturday, August 3rd – Stop by Khan Studio and the GMG Gallery, 77 Rocky Neck Ave., Gallery 3 for Audi Souza’s Opening Reception for her exhibit Cape Ann Views and North Shore Gardens from 6-8:00, then head over to the Beaux Arts Ball at the Center. And if that’s not enough, Chowderhouse is back at Sailor Stan’s with music by Kitt Cox’s Sunny Fishcakes Review 5-8:00pm. Chowder & Chilli ($5 Cup/$7 Bowl).
E.J. Lefavour
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Steeple Rescue in Progress
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Don’t Miss Nights on the Neck – Thursday, August 1st
Always a great time on Rocky Neck. Here are some photos from July NOTN on Madfish Wharf, with Sol y Canto putting on a great performance for a rapt audience. See schedule of performers for our August 1st and September 5th Nights on the Neck below.
E.J. Lefavour
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Get Creative – Have a Ball!
August 3rd, 6-10:00 pm – Don’t miss it! The 2013 Rocky Neck Beaux Arts Ball. Dig out some old threads and make them into something new. Turn your recyclables into a trendy fashion statement. You’re not expected to look like the model here – go for something uniquely you. See you there.
E.J. Lefavour
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Fred Bodin’s GMG Birthday Mug Up
This Sunday, July 28th at 9:30am, Fred will be hosting Mug Up at his gallery, Bodin Historic Photo at 82 Main Street. Come help celebrate Fred’s birthday (inquiring minds want to know which one it is – anyone care to guess?), and bring along some food or beverage to share if you like, but it’s not required. We’ll be gnawing on deviled eggs, monkey bread, and Fred will be serving coffee and juice. Meet the GMG crew: Family, authors, and photographers of Good Morning Gloucester. Birthday presents are fine as long as they are edible and we’ll all share them. So come on down to Main Street when the parking is free and Fred is one year older. It’ll be fun, because we don’t just have a party — we ARE the party. All are welcome!
E.J. Lefavour
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Who Remembers Itchy Bones?
or Mopey Joe, or Joe Gorilla, or Billy Ape, or Joe Curley, or Joe Flattop, or Satchmo, or Harpo, or Charlie Skunk or Sleepie?
These are just a few of the nicknames of some Italian Gloucester men.
Do you know why Italian men have such unique nicknames? I didn’t until Joseph de Lina Novella “Joe Curley” stopped into the gallery and explained it to me. When the first male child is born in an Italian family, he is named after the father’s father (his grandfather). If a girl, she is named after the mother’s mother (her grandmother). The second born is named after the mother’s father, or mother if a girl. The 3rd is named again after the father’s father, or mother. The 4th after the mother’s father, or mother, and on and on for as many children as come into the family. If a large family, say with 6 boys, you would have 3 sons named Joseph (if that was their grandfather’s name) and as many as 6, if the mother’s father’s name was also Joseph. Hence the need for creative nicknames to be able to identify which one you were talking about, referring to or calling.
Thanks Joe, nice to meet you and interesting bit of information.
E.J. Lefavour
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