Window Shopping in Rockport

The day after Santa the daughter and I were checking out Dock Square for leftover marshmallows, (none found), and stopped into Toad Hall. Overheard a conversation about “Dogtown: Death and Enchatment in a New England Ghost Town”. “It’s getting good reviews”, so decided to buy it for a Christmas present.

Two shots of art in the windows: If anyone still needs to get me something this glass lobster pot buoy would look nice in my front window. Maybe after I no longer have teenagers throwing footballs around.

The attack of the giant painter and giant baseball player made us laugh. Tired of giving the same old painted harbor scene or carved model of a sailboat? Get Grandma a giant house painter attacking the town. I forgot to write down the name of the store. This can be a modified “Whazzat?” First person to post the name of the store can buy me the glass buoy.

Open Studio At 50 Blackburn Center

Things are happening up at the Blackburn Industrial Park-

click the picture for the full size flyer

Check out the work of Daniel Altshuler,   http://altshulersculpture.com/About.html
the creator of the Gloucester 375th medal.

His studio will be open house for visitors these next two weekends.
Classic Cook, Julie Geary, and Ryan & Wood Distillery are helping.

Featured Artists:

Daniel Altshuler ~ http://www.altshulersculpture.com/
Eva Cincotta ~ http://www.evacincotta.com/
Carolyn Currie ~ http://www.carolyncurrie.com/

Dates: December 11th, 12th, and 13th 2009
December 18th, 19th, and 20th 2009

Hours: From 12:00 noon – 6:00 P.M.
Where: DIA Sculpture Studios, Ltd.
50 Blackburn Center
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930

Hemoglobin Boarding Class At Art Haven

The class is limited to eight students so call today!  GMGers With the first crack at it!

From Joe Brancaleone at Hemoglobin Boarding Co-

Hows it going? I got some great projects going on! I will be teaching a workshop at the Art Haven in January 10th on how to paint a longboard! I have attached the flyer so you can check it out. Also I am now selling Roller Derby skates! I found a distributor that i can get all types of RollerSkate/Blade Parts. Really anything they need I can get in 3 days time! Hope all is well and let me know the next time your going to a derby I defiantly wanna go!

Take care,

Joe B

Beth Williams Studio and More Info For The Middle Street Walk

http://www.bethwilliams.com/art/studio/bws-sign.JPG

From Beth Williams, Winner of the First Annual GMG Downtown Gloucester Flower Box Competition-

Stop by during the Middle Street Walk for some holiday cheer, live demos of glass beadmaking and see Beth’s newest work. Lots of pieces for gift-giving and gift-getting….for example, her very special fish ornaments that double as pendants or gift tags! http://www.bethwilliams.com

There are lots of things happening in Gloucester within 4 blocks of Beth’s studio that day: during the Middle Street Walk, open houses, concerts, special programs and traditional decorations will be featured throughout the afternoon, from one end of Middle Street to the other. 11am – 4pm, Later on, the Lobster Trap Christmas Tree lighting will be at 4:30, Rocky Neck “Meet the Artist Night” is from 5-8 on Main Street, the Christmas movie festival is at the Cape Ann Community Cinema in the evening, There’s even more to see and do….come check it all out!

And, don’t forget the third annual Wearable Arts Show at the Saunders House in the Sawyer Free Library, Friday 5-8 and Saturday 9-5 and enter the fabulous raffle with lots of great donated prizes! All raffle proceeds go directly to the library….help us support one of our local downtown treasures! http://www.searts.org

5 Center Street To Host Art Classes- Check It Out

The Lovely Kate Seidmen Fills Us In on The New Art Classes The Will Be Offered At 5 Center Street

Christmas Presents

Photos of Santa in Rockport will have to wait until tomorrow. Still warming up as it was blowing and raw but I got a few action shots.

But while we were waiting for Santa we went to Passports for a great “Chef’s Burger” and then my daughter and I stopped in at Bananas because Joey had posted a photo of their martini shakers. My daugther wisely got me a shaker for Christmas and my son (still in college) although he did not know it got me some martini glasses.

I have such smart children. I didn’t make it out of there before buying three pairs of sunglasses and a nice worn in pair of bluejeans.

Bananas, 78 Main Street, Gloucester. That shaker is from the 1930s and quite economical.

Christmas on Main -Things To Do At Art Haven!

From Dawn Gadow At Art Haven-

Hi Joey,
First, there’s a copy of the full schedule for the middle street walk.
I’m not sure if anyone has gotten this to you yet, but it would be
great if you could get it out there for people to see. Also, I’ve
attached our flier about the stuff that we’re doing on the 12th. And
finally, you should try to make it down sometime this week and check
out The Hive–they’re almost completely moved in now and it’s looking
really awesome 🙂 Hope all is well. The cookie contest looked pretty
awesome and successful, I stopped in for a few minutes. Thanks as
always for all you do and hopefully I’ll see you soon!
Dawn

Christmas on Main Things To Do!, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Holiday Gift Ideas- Paper Mache Ornaments at Alexandra’s Bread

Michael Seif Interviewed At The Rocky Neck Goes Downtown Gallery

This from Mike-

Hi Joey –
Thanks for doing the fun video of my work yesterday. Unfortunately, after all my calculating, I was off by a week for the opening reception of the Rockport Art Association photography show – it is December 13.

Any way to put this corrected date along with the video?
Thanks again. I hope to see you at an opening in the near future.
Mike

Vintage Martini Sets For Sale At Bananas Downtown Gloucester

 

Holiday gift idea-

Holiday Cards at PRESENT!

Here’s one of my holiday card designs that will be available this week at PRESENT downtown. Remember…This Thursday is Ladies’ Night downtown.

Come by the store and SHOP SHOP SHOP! A glass of wine really helps find that perfect gift! 🙂

Rocky Neck Goes Downtown

117 Main Street Gloucester- a fantastic collection of Rocky Neck’s finest.

Rocky Neck Goes Downtown, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

click pic for full size version

Judy Robinson-Cox Work at Rocky Neck Goes Downtown