My View of Life on the Dock
October 9, 10 & 11th, 2010
Please join me for the fall 2010 Cape Ann Artisans Tour, from 10 am to 5 pm daily on the dates above.
During this art weekend, I will be offering all works displayed in the gallery at one-third off their normal sale price.
This is a one-time offer, only good during this event weekend. Call 978.281.2803 or write kurtankeny@gmail.com for more information.
Thank you! I hope to see you during the tour.
—Kurt
You may need your night vision googles for this one.
I love the Waterfront after Dark
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Niki Bogin Writes-
Hi Joey,
Could you let your folks know that this is the last week of the Farmers
Market and we still need the communities support! Plus it is a great time to stock
up on maple syrup, honey, baked goods and produce for the fall and get some early
Christmas shopping done!
Topsfield Fair- do I really need to explain this one? Just a gentle reminder that it’s out there as an option.
Here’s a link to their schedules of events-
Topsfield Fair Website Click Here
Cape Ann, Massachusetts * October 1-17, 2010 * Multiple Venues
Cape Ann Community Cinema Film Festival
Saturday, Oct. 9 features a trio of special filmmaker events: the free screening of the the documentary about Gloucester poet Charles Olson, “Polis Is This” (Sat. Oct. 9 @ 3:00pm, CACC). The screening part of the Charles Olson Centennial celebration taking place all over Gloucester for two weeks in October, and film director Henry Ferrini will host; the fishing industry is on the menu in “Truth: Fishing Crisis Or Government Mismanagement?” (Sat. Oct. 9 @ 5:00pm) when director Brian Loftes is joined by representatives from the local fishing industry in what is sure to be a spirited discussion; “Handsome Harry” (Sat. Oct. 9 @ 7:30pm) director Bette Gordon will discuss her psychological thriller and her storied career in filmmaking.
2010 CAPE ANN ARTISANS OPEN STUDIO TOUR DATES
The Cape Ann Artisans welcome you to our 27th season. Come visit the 16 artisans who make up the 2010 Open Studio Tour. Look for our magenta banners as you travel around the beautiful coastline of Gloucester and Rockport. Visit us by appointment through the year, or during our Open Studio Tours.
Fall Tour: October 9 – 11
10 am – 5 pm
Annisquam Arts and Crafts show will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on Saturday October 9th and Sunday October 10th
from 10AM to 5PM at the Annisquam Village Hall, 34 Leonard Street, in the center of the quaint village.
Common Crow’s Tenth Anniversary Crow Ball
Sunday October 10 2010 5 to 9 pm
at Legion Hall, corner of Middle and Washington Street
admission Free!
Cape Ann, Massachusetts * October 1-17, 2010 * Multiple Venues
“Orgasm, Inc.” (Sun. Oct. 10 @ 2:00pm, CACC) features director Liz Canner live, talking about making her documentary about Big Pharma’s relentless quest for a “Viagra for women.”
“Hibakusha” (Sun. Oct. 10 @ 4:30pm, CACC) is the haunting retelling of stories of the Japanese, Korean and American survivors of the atomic bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. Director David Rothauser will present.
Donna was the first to send in this picture from the Topsfield Fair of The Team GMG First Place Pumpkin Display!
The GMG Pumpkin display was put together by Sista Felicia, friend of the family Sara Francis, niece Amandacakes, nephew BJ, The Bean and Snoop Maddie Mad. Great work team!
Donna you can pick up your Gran Prix Poster right here at the dock.
Jazz legend Larry Coryell and  renowned guitarists Ken Bonfield and Steve Davison will lead an inspiring tour of the world of American fingerstyle guitar in a benefit for the Society for the Encouragement of the Arts on Nov. 19. “Celebrating the Guitar: A Masters’ Showcase” will feature country blues, ragtime and folk, traditional Celtic, jazz and classical pieces in an intimate café-style setting, appealing to fingerstyle guitar aficionados and newcomers alike.
The concert will feature three of the most talented guitarists performing today in a single venue. Coryell, one of the world’s acknowledged guitar masters, has recorded 75 albums over the past 40 years. The New York Times called him “a true pioneer of rock-jazz fusion.” Bonfield, a Gloucester resident who has toured nationally since 1994, was called “one of the best guitarists recording today” by Wind &Wire. Davison, who released his debut “White River Suite” this year, has teamed with Bonfield on the “Artistry of the Guitar” tour around the country.
–       “Larry (Coryell) has remained in the pantheon of great jazz guitarists for more than 40 years.”- Jim Wadsworth Productions
–       “(Ken) Bonfield’s music always evokes strong emotions and vivid images… (he) may be the best acoustic guitarist recording today. ” – Wind and Wire
–       “CafĂ©s and other venues ought to be booking the 52-year-old (Steve) Davison … It is really good to see someone at the top of their game.” – Arkansas Times
Tickets for “Celebrating the Guitar: A Masters’ Showcase,” are on sale now for $75 before Oct. 31 and $85 thereafter at http://tinyurl.com/searts-2010-benefit or by emailing info@searts.org. Tickets are limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Bass Rocks Golf Club is also home to seARTS original “Art Loan Program” and the arts on the walls are original works for sale by 24 seARTS artist members. The evening will also feature over a dozen ceramic artists of Cape Ann whose work will be on display and for sale to benefit seARTS.
  WHAT:          “Celebrating the Guitar: A Masters’ Showcase”
–       Jazz legend Larry Coryell and renowned guitarists Ken Bonfield and Steve Davison to play a concert featuring American fingerstyle guitar
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fall fundraiser for the Society for the Encouragement of the Arts
WHEN: Friday, Nov. 19
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 6 p.m. Art Show Walk-around
–       6:30-7:30 Hearty Hors D’Oeuvres
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 7:30-10PM Â Music
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Bass Rocks Golf Club, 34 Beach Road, Gloucester
–       Note: Intimate cafĂ©-style setting; seating is limited
 TICKETS:       $75 before Oct. 31; $85 thereafter                                                                                                        Contact info@searts.org or http://tinyurl.com/searts-2010-benefit
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 The Society for the Encouragement of the Arts is a coalition of individual artists, art organizations, cultural and civic groups, and businesses working to improve the economic base for the arts on Cape Ann, and to promote Cape Ann’s thriving arts community and rich arts heritage. The Society for the Encouragement of the Arts has been a recipient of the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Adams Arts Fund for Cultural Economic Development and the Boston Foundation’s Bruce J. Anderson fund.
CONTACT:Â Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco
Society for the Encouragement of the Arts
978.281.1222Â or at jgdefalco@verizon.net
Check out more designs at the official Sarah Elizabeth Shop website by clicking here
Here’s a handy map to Alexandra’s Bread Company-
HI Joe,
I’m having my annual fall sale during the Cape Ann Artisans Studio Tour, October 9 – 11: 10 am – 5 pm each day.
I save all my “seconds”, warped pots, ones that did not come out of the kiln the way I wanted them to, etc – all half the regular price.
Marty
The GMG Pumpkin display was put together by Sista Felicia, friend of the family Sara Francis, niece Amandacakes, nephew BJ, The Bean and Snoop Maddie Mad.
Great work team!
Thanks to Auntie Elenor for sending in the pics.
Vincent Ferrini and Charles Olson designated Honorary poet laureates of the City of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Councilor Paul McGeary presents proclamation to Henry Ferrini and Charlie Olson.
Thanks to Henry Ferrini for providing this video
Hi Joey,
Here’s a link to my post with a pic of a painting that i did as a demo for my students during a class last June. The painting is a Stuff.
maybe you could post the link to encourage folk to go down, look at it and maybe buy it for a good cause.
Thanks Joey!
Deb.
http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/2010/09/intershell-seafood-oil-on-canvas-275.html
Joey:
Rockport will play host to the world premiere of Orson Welles’ legendary film, The Stranger, to be presented for the first time ever in exquisite, newly-restored high-definition (HD), Sunday, Oct. 10 at Shalin Liu Performance Center.
Behind this unique premiere is local resident Philip Hopkins, co-owner of Film Chest, with offices in New York City, Bridgeport, Conn., and Rockport. The company specializes in the restoration, digitizing, distribution and archiving of older and vintage film footage – including many well-known feature-length movies and TV series – with clients that include Turner Classic Movies and American Movie Classics.
For the past six months, Hopkins and his company have been working to painstakingly upgrade and digitally-restore the 1946 Orson Welles classic in HD for the first time. Hopkins is available for interviews.
Some stills from the stranger-
Common Crow Natural Market is hosting a Giant Food Art contest for all ages! Come by Art Haven for our Family Studio on Friday from 3:30 to 5 to make some food from a variety of recycled and natural materials. Click on the link below for more details!
Stop by and pick up an entry form here at Art Haven, Common Crow, or click the following link for an entry form:
See you all Friday!
17TH CENTURY SATURDAY!!
Join us for block printing at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum this Saturday, October 2nd! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to create art and explore the little shipyard that put out more wooden fishing schooners than anywhere in the world! Bring the whole family anytime between 11am and 3pm! Take a look at what the museum has to offer:
Don’t Forget!
October 23rd we’ll be celebrating Halloween with our annual Pumpkin Carving Contest and Costume Party! Don’t miss out on the excitement!
We appreciate all of the community support. Please join us in our exciting upcoming events! We look forward to seeing you all soon!
Sincerely,
Dawn Gadow
Cape Ann Art Haven
From Gloucester All The Way To San Diego! That’s one well traveled Art Rock! Thanks So Much for sending in the picture Bonnie!
Thanks so much for sending in the photo Bonnie!
Bonnie Writes-
Hello: I found your art rock on Friday the 24th around 2:30 pm. I was heading toward the cruiseport in order to board my tender for the Eurodam when I noticed your rock leaning against the bottom of the granite boulder in the cruiseport sign area in Gloucester. I was so surprised to find it and chuckled when I turned the rock over and noticed the contact information. I was visiting your city as part of my package. I live in San Diego and am a jogger/walker always on the look out for treasures. I also found a nice purse flashlight while I was out walking to add to my list.
I also dabble in art and would like to refer you to a website you might find interesting called atcsforall.com The members trade original artists cards the size of a baseball card throughout the world.
Thanks for helping to make my trip fun and interesting. It’s always fun to have a unique story to tell.
Bonnie
If you’re heading out to the Topsfield Fair this week, be sure check out my photography the Coolidge Building. I have 2 hanging pieces in the main hall and several smaller photos and note cards in the bin room. Many of the images have been seen on GMG, so here’s your chance to see the real thing, and maybe take one home!
This one, “Niles Pond Rd.”, is hanging in the main hall.
Thanks for your support!  —–Sharon
Guest Post From Jo-Ann Castano Announced first here On GMG!
What: State Senator Bruce Tarr and Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante of Gloucester will read a proclamation from Governor Deval Patrick declaring October Arts & Humanities Month in Massachusetts, kicking off a month-long series of events designed to showcase the public value of the arts and humanities in communities around the state. The event coincides with the kick-off of the "Charles Olson Festival," a week-long collaborative celebration among the City of Gloucester’s cultural institutions and its community of writers, artists and businesses, to honor the 100th year of the poet’s birth.
When: Sunday, October 3, 2010 at 1 p.m.
Where: White-Ellery House, 245 Washington Street, Gloucester
Who: Sen. Tarr, Rep. Ferrante, Ronda Faloon, Director, Cape Ann Museum, Jo-Ann Castano, ArtsGloucester, Peter Anastas, The Charles Olson Society
About the Massachusetts Cultural Council:
The Massachusetts Cultural Council promotes excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities and sciences, to improve the quality of life for Massachusetts residents and contribute to the economic vitality of our communities. MCC is committed to building a central place for arts and culture in the everyday lives of communities across the Commonwealth. The agency pursues this mission through a combination of grants, services, and advocacy for cultural organizations, schools, communities, and artists. MCC receives an annual appropriation from the state of Massachusetts and funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and other sources.
THE EVENT: Proclamation will be presented on Sunday, October 3rd at 1:00 pm at the …
(left) Susan Erony, To Gloucester with Love. Courtesy of the artist. (right) Paul Cary Goldberg, Olson, Fragment #3. Courtesy of the artist.
The Man Who Loved Gloucester, by Susan Erony
The Big O, by Paul Cary Goldberg
To Gloucester with Love is Susan Erony’s ode to Olson and his passion and to Gloucester through him. She made it with respect and awe for his momentous work. Other works in the installation, The Man Who Loved Gloucester, are condolences for the environment Olson wanted so much to protect. Paul Cary Goldberg’s installation is "a series of photographic fragments, interpretations and riffs on Charles Olson the manpoet, the largeness of him and his work, the BIG O." This program is part of a series of events associated with the Charles Olson Centennial Celebration and is free and open to the public. The historic White-Ellery house will also be open that day as part of Escapes North’s 17th Century Saturdays
Then go out to lunch in downtown Gloucester and head back over to the Cape Ann Museum
on Pleasant Street at 4:00 p.m. for the…
BOOK LAUNCH
Charles Olson: Letters Home 1949-1969
Edited by David Rich, published by Cape Ann Museum
Sunday, October 3, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Poet Charles Olson (1910-1970) took the fishing port of Gloucester as the subject of his Maximus Poems, an enduring literary achievement that explored the relation of self to place on an epic scale. From childhood summers at the Barrett campground to living at Fort Square as a controversial poet at the height of his powers, Charles Olson was fascinated by Gloucester.
This book, published in Olson’s centennial year, is a study in letters of Charles Olson and a sampling of ten people in Gloucester who were part of his circle: artists, writers, a publisher, a museum president, an inventor, and an architect. Editor David Rich has taken the unusual step of arranging each chapter by correspondent and presenting both sides of each exchange when possible: the result is a group portrait, with Olson at the center, of a vibrant literary and artistic scene.
The book signing and reception with editor David Rich will be held at the Museum; this program is free and open to the public as part of the Charles Olson Centennial Celebration.
(left) Book jacket; (right) Charles Olson contemplating a statue of the Madonna, 1961, Fort Square, Gloucester.
Jon Sarkin Interview At His Birdseye Building Studio Part II
Thanks For Watching
Jon Sarkin Interview At His Birdseye Building Studio Part I
Jon talks about his relationship with Chad Carlberg, gives us a tour of his workspace inside the Birdseye building, shows how some of the pieces for the Guster Music Video were made and how success breeds success.
Look for part II tomorrow
WED, Sept 29th: Anne Krinsky
Artist in Residence Studio Talk
Delineation Lime, by Anne Krinsky, acrylic on panel, 24” x 24”
Goetemann Artist in Residence and printmaker Anne Krinsky will talk about her experience on Rocky Neck and show work that she has completed during her residency on Wednesday, September 29 at 7pm in the Residency Studio, 51A Rocky Neck Ave.
Good Morning Gloucester 