Category: Art

Christopher Anderson writes-

Hi Joey,

I hope this finds you well. Can you help spread the word on a very special book club series happening this summer at Duckworth’s Bistrot? 

Duckworth’s Bistrot and Eastern Point Lit House & Press are hosting a series of book club events featuring an exciting lineup of great writers coming by to hang out and lead a discussion about the books they love over fine wine (or beer) and fresh, seasonal appetizers. I’ll be kicking things off with my partner at Eastern Point Lit House, poet Jenn Monroe, on Sunday, May 26 (5:00 PM) with a discussion of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Tickets for our first meeting are $35 (includes wine/beer, food, and lively discussion), and are available now at www.easternpointlithouse.com. Seating is limited, so you don’t want to wait. It’s sure to be a great time. 

Future authors include JoeAnn Hart (June 23), Tim Horvath (July 14), Anna Solomon (August 18), and Steve Almond (September 15). Tickets for these events go on sale soon. 

Expect magic. Ken and I are aiming for nothing less. And to answer the question that is sure to be asked, the reason we’re not serving a full dinner is so Ken can participate in the discussion. You can bet the appetizers are sure to be nothing short of amazing, and the discussion even better. 

Much gratitude for all you and your team do!

Cheers,

Chris

On Saturday, May 18 from 8.30 to 12 Noon the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum, 66 Main Street, Essex will be hosting a fund-raising Yard Sale consisting of household items such as glass, china,  table ware, kitchen items, kitchen equipment, rugs, pictures, cushions, small pieces of furniture (no stuffed sofas or chairs), lamps and lampshades, ornaments, linen, books, jewelry, toys, garden implements and furniture, electrical appliances  (no microwaves, televisions or humidifiers);  and Shipyard equipment and tools, including marine machinery, a selection of tools, metal working, hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, heavy machinery, bicycles and most else.

All donations of items to sell will be very welcome.  Drop off times at the Museum Admissions Center, 66 Main Street, Essex are Saturday, May 11 from 10.00 until 2.00 pm, Tuesday, May 14 from 7-8pm., Friday, May 17 from 5-7pm, and Saturday, May 18 from 7.30-8.30 am 

For more information, call 978-768-7541

NORTH SHORE ARTS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS SEASON’S FIRST GORDON GRANT ROOM “FEATURED ARTIST” EXHIBIT

North Shore Arts Association is featuring the works of artist member Tom Gill in the Gordon Grant Room from May 2-21, 2013. The exhibit consisting of works in acrylic will include some of Tom’s figure paintings from the Rockport Art Association Sketch Group.

Tom Gill has received numerous awards and is represented in the State of the Art Gallery in Gloucester and The Brush Art Gallery in Lowell, among others. His work is displayed in several permanent museum and corporate collections; most notably in several New England branches of Enterprise Bank.

Some of Gill’s awards include the F. Hugh Brown award, the Silver Brush Award for Figurative Painting from Springfield Academic and the Judges Award from the Whistler House Museum.

North Shore Arts Association is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5.p.m. and Sundays Noon to 5 p.m. In addition to exhibitions, NSAA also offers demonstrations, workshops, lectures, an art auction on August 17 and much more. Please call 978-283-1857 or visit www.nsarts.org for more information.

NORTH SHORE ARTS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS SEASON’S FIRST HALLWAY GALLERY “FEATURED ARTIST” EXHIBIT

North Shore Arts Association is featuring a solo exhibition of watercolor paintings by artist member Doris Suminsby in the Hallway Gallery from May 2-21, 2013.

Doris is a true “New Englander” who enjoys painting close-ups of people, boats, flowers and beach scenes. She has taught in all mediums, but prefers watercolors.

Some of Suminsby’s recent accomplishments include a one artist show in October 2012 at Mahri in Manchester-by –the-Sea, as well as an honorable mention in the Spring juried show at The Guild of Beverly Artists for her piece “At Birth”.

In addition to exhibiting at the Salmagundi Club (NYC) and Museum of Fine Arts (Springfield), Suminsby was commissioned to do a large mural depicting Wenham Ice Cutting days which is on display at the Wenham museum.

North Shore Arts Association is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays Noon to 5 p.m. In addition to exhibitions, NSAA also offers demonstrations, workshops, lectures, an art auction on August 17 and much more. Please call 978-283-1857 or visit www.nsarts.org for more information.

Doris Suminsby’s  “Winter Harbor” 

Info & Sign Up:   https://karen-conant.squarespace.com/shop/pastel-painting

May 16 – June 20

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Hi Joe!  Me and a few others have organized a fund raiser to benefit the One Fund.  Would you please pass the word on?  Tickets are available at Jeff’s Variety…more locations to follow.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thank you, as always.

Leah Lovasco 

GLOUCESTER’S RAFFLE FUNDRAISER

TO BENEFIT THE BOSTON ONE FUND

TICKET COST: $15.00 EACH

100% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO ONE FUND BOSTON

RAFFLE ITEMS:

Pair of Red Sox v. Tampa Bay Tickets – June 19^th

Kids Bicycle

Capt. Dave Marciano of Wicked Tuna Autographed TShirt

Four Tickets to Canobie Lake Park

Pair of Red Sox v. NY Tickets – August 18^th

Kids Bicycle

Capt. Dave Marciano of Wicked Tuna Autographed TShirt

Four Tickets to Six Flags New England

Capt. Dave Marciano of Wicked Tuna Autographed Print

Kids Bicycle

DRAWING: MAY 19, 2013 – WINNERS WILL BE CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE