Category: Art

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement!  Celebrate at Wellspring’s 2^nd Annual Benefit Concert on October 4^th at Rockport’s Shalin Liu Performance Center.  The concert will feature Grammy Award winners Joan Osborne and Paula Cole. 

Osborne who is best known for her smash hit, “One of Us”, has sold millions of albums and is currently in the midst of a national tour which includes performances from her recently released seventh album.

Cole also continues to write, produce and record critically acclaimed albums. The pairing of the two talented musicians promises to be a one-of-a- kind evening.  Don’t wait — get your tickets now! Tickets are $200 each (includes pre-concert reception) and are available at www.wellspringhouse.org or by calling (978) 281-3558 ext. 301. 

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Fisherman and supporters of Scott Brown are holding a reception with U.S.
Senator Scott Brown at the Gloucester House Restaurant Friday October 12,
2012 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
A buffet of local seafood donated by fisherman from up and down the coast
will be served. Come enjoy some fresh seafood including Haddock, Cod,
Calamari and more.
For tickets or more information contact the following
Joe Orlando  508 284 4479
Albert Cottone 508 284 9941
Susan Sandler 508 954 7568

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Gallery Hours

Mon – Sat 10am to 5pm

Sunday 12pm to 5pm

For more information please visit:

www.nsarts.org

North Shore Arts Association

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Captains Courageous Festival Saturday September 22, 2012

For more info-

www.captainscourageousfestival.org

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Rose Baker Center News

Hi Joey,
At one time you told me to send information for you to post especially about our Art program at the Rose Baker Senior Center.  I am finally getting to
e-mail you with three important articles of information if you could please post on your site.  I know how popular your site is and helpful:
I hope that you will come and visit our Art Program and see the quilts in progress, you will be pleasantly surprised.  8 of them are on display right now at the Sawyer Library. They are beautiful.

Free Flu Vaccination Clinic at the Rose Baker Senior Center
On Thursday, September 20, the Cape Ann Emergency Planning Team and the Cape Ann Boards of Health will
offer free flu vaccinations at the Rose Baker Senior Center  9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  for all Cape Ann residents age 6 months and older.
Please wear a short sleeve shirt and bring your insurance card.

Fewer Falls, Safer Seniors Program
Because falls are among the most frequent and preventable causes of injury, and a threat to the health and independence of older adults, the V.N.A. Care Network will present a series of seven week sessions at the Rose Baker Senior Center starting Monday, September 24 through November 9, 2012.  VNA Care Network Fall Prevention Experts, nurses and physical therapists will provide this program free of charge.  Registration for the seven week program or for just some of the session is at the senior center, 978 281-9765, or Maureen Sendrowski, RN, MPH, VNA Care Network at 1-888-663-3688  ext 5603 
The program will combine talks, health screenings, checklists, handouts, demonstrations and more to help you identify your own personal risks, learn prevention strategies, and take charge of your health.  Participants will be entered into a raffle to receive an American Express Gift Card and other prizes.
September 24    10:00 – 11:00    Falls and our Risks
October      1    10:00 – 12:00    Osteoporosis Screenings
October      15    10:00 – 11:00      Exercise
October      11    10:00 – 12:00      Orthostatic BP Screenings
October      29    10:00 – 12:00      Balance Screenings
November    5    10:00 – 12:00      Medication Review
November    9    10:00 – 11:00      Making fall Prevention Work for You
VNA Care Network offers this program free thanks to funding from Tufts Health Plan Foundation. 

Medication Disposal Drop-Off Day
On Saturday, September 29, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., parking lot of the Rose Baker Senior Center you will have the opportunity to dispose of unused,
expired, and unwanted medications.  Properly disposing of drugs saves the environment, children, pets and others from getting them.

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GHS Boys Soccer Plant Sale Fundraiser

Support GHS boy’s soccer and attend the Big Fall Plant sale  tomorrow, Saturday Sept 22^nd 8-2pm in downtown Gloucester at St Peters Square.

Mums, asters, daisies and lots more to chose from….stop by and show your support for GHS athletics!!!

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The News From Rocky Neck via Judy Robinson Cox

Kathy Chapman submits-

UrbanArt Public Art Opportunities

COMMISSIONS OVER $100,000

Deadline: 5:00 pm Friday, September 28, 2012

Boston, MA – Sicilian Fisherman’s Tribute

A work of public art is planned as a tribute to the Sicilian fishermen to be located on the north side of Long Wharf near the remnants of T Wharf, which along with Eastern Packard Pier and Commercial Wharf in Boston’s North End formed the commercial center of activity for the neighborhood.

Budget: $100,000

Eligibility: open to artists in New England.

Contact: Ricardo D. Barreto

617-285-1966

rdb8888@gmail.com

Please email rdb8888@gmail.com with the subject line "Sicilian Fisherman’s Tribute" to receive a copy of the RFQ.

Cape Ann Artisans – 2012 Fall Studio Tour

October 6, 7 & 8: 10am – 5pm each day

Come find out why

American Style Magazine named Gloucester #6

in Top 25 Arts Destinations for cities under 100,000

Cape Ann is home to a thriving arts community, one of the oldest in the country.  For twenty-nine years Cape Ann Artisans has been inviting the public to visit their studios during their Open studio weekends.

This year’s fall tour will be held October 6^th – 8^th, Columbus Day Weekend from 10 am to 5 pm each day. The self-guided tour along the scenic coastline of Gloucester and Rockport presents a unique opportunity to meet 21 professional artists and see their work in the setting in which it was created.

The work represented includes: pottery, painting, sculpture, photography, mosaics, jewelry, hand-made glass beads, and weaving. Several of the artists will be demonstrating their working process during the tours.

Brochures with route maps will be available at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, the Rockport Information Booth on Rte 127 and at each of the artisans. A bright magenta Studio Tour banner will mark each location.

For further information phone: 978-281-3347  www.capeannartisans.com
Many studios are open year round.