Category: Art

Things To Do- Lobster Trap Tree Lighting Saturday Dec 13th

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From Jeff Worthley-

On Saturday, December 13th, at 4 pm the community will gather to light the Lobster Trap Tree at the Gloucester Police Station Plaza (Main Street).

This year’s tree, believed to be the world’s largest Lobster Trap Tree consists of over 300 traps which have been loaned by a half dozen Gloucester lobstermen.

The tree will be adorned with over 50 buoys, donated by Winchester Fishing, which will be painted by children at Art Haven on Friday afternoon and Saturday during the day.

The tree lighting ceremony will feature music provided by DJ Scotti Mac, caroling, Santa’s arrival and the lighting of the tree.

The 300 traps were moved by Tally’s Trucking Service and Earth Works where a half dozen volunteers have labored for the past two weeks building the tree and stringing the lights

This year marks the ninth time the Lobster Trap Tree has been built and stands taller than ever.

This year’s celebration is sponsored by BankGloucester, which is opening their renovated building to the public on the same day.

Coveted Yarn Baby Hat Contest

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At Coveted Yarn they have a fantastic contest in which everyone is a winner.  For every baby hat knitted and donated Coveted Yarn places an entry in for a drawing for a $50 gift certificate.  The baby hats then get donated to children wards at hospitals.  That’s a great idea in my book.  For all you knitters or people that want to learn how, swing by their shop on East Main Street next to Smoking Jim’s from 10-12 on Saturdays for free knitting lessons.

Coveted Yarn Baby Hat Contest, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Coveted Yarn Part Three Interview at 3:00PM

LURE OF CAPE ANN SALTWATER FISHING TOURNAMENT LOGO CONTEST

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The first annual LURE OF CAPE ANN SALTWATER FISHING TOURNAMENT create a logo for the event with a contest. All entries must include the name of the tournament and whatever creative ideas you can come up with. The winning logo will receive a $50 Cape Ann Gift Certificate, and recognition of the artwork. The logo will be highly visible – and printed on brochures, t-shirts, banners, on our website and more. Please email your entry to judy@capeannchamber.com or bring it to the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce no later than January 2, 2009. Electronic artwork must be a minimum of 300 ppi resolution and needs to be provided in a JPG or TIF format. Non-electronic artwork must be camera-ready. will be on Saturday -Sunday, August 22-23, 2009. The Committee would like to extend the opportunity to

Here is the information about the fishing tournament logo contest.  Thanks for helping us get the word out!  Judy

Judy Caulkett
Program Manager
Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
978-283-1601

Fisherman Statue Ice Sculpture Cape Pond Ice

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It’s a sculpture of a sculpture!  This particular ice sculpture has been hanging around frozen inside Cape Pond Ice for four years.  It is shown on the tours that they give.   Part IV video is coming at 9:00AM

Beautiful Industry- Cape Pond Ice, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Robert Porter At Coveted Yarns On East Main Street

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Look for the first of a bunch of interviews with Robert at Coveted Yarn at 3:00PM today.

Robert Porter At Coveted Yarns On East Main Street, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Cape Pond Ice Martini Funnel

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This Martini Funnel breaks down to three pieces the top, bowl, the stem, and the base.  The Vodka or Gin gets poured in the top of the bowl and whooshes down through the ice into your glass (in the beginning of the night when everyone is behaved) or mouth(at the end of the night when everyone is hammered).

Cape Pond Ice Martini Funnel, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Things To Do- seARTS Presntation At Cape Ann Community Cinema Dec 7th 4:30PM

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After rounding up musicians from a thriving immigrant neighborhood in Rome to create the eclectic Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio, filmmaker Agostino Ferrente captured their heartwarming individual stories in this captivating documentary. The film reveals that, for many members of the group — which is made up of Muslims, Jews, Christians, Hindus and atheists from 11 countries — making music is as second nature as breathing. Presented by seARTS.

Ice Luge At Cape Pond Ice

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I hear people pour booze down these 300 lb ice block luges at parties…..not that I would know anything about that.  🙂

Beautiful Industry- Ice Luge At Cape Pond Ice, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Things To Do- The Art Room Boutique

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Things To Do- The Art Room Boutique, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Gloucester Holiday Shopping Spotlight- Beth Williams Studio Slide Show

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Beth Williams was the winner of the first GoodMorningGloucester Downtown Flower Box Competition.

You can see that slide show by clicking this text.

New Where Zat Game From Sharon Lowe (With a Prize)

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This just in from Sharon Lowe-

“Here’s Where Zat? #2. Same great “Get me over the bridge… I’m GLOSTA-phobic !” t-shirt for the first person to identify the photo’s whereabouts!  This game will close Friday, December 5. Good luck! “

-Sharon

To see more of Sharon’s work click this text.

Sharon Lowe Offers Up Prize For Winner Of What Zat Slideshow Game

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From Sharon-

“Because it wasn’t clear that the What Zat? game was a slide show, I’m going to give the t-shirt to the first person who identified the Annisquam Lighthouse. It was Paula Ryan O’Brien. If Paula sees this, please contact me at sharone.lowe@verizon.net. Congratulations!

A new contest with one photo will begin on Monday, December 1.”

Sharon also will be exhibiting 6 framed prints (suitable for holiday giving!) at the First National Bank of Ipswich in the Walgreen’s plaza.  If you are in the area, check out some of Sharon’s incredible work.


GMG Local Shopping Spotlight- Present On Pleasant Street

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

In deference to Black Friday, fighting the madness and risking your lives at the malls I will be highlighting local shopping alternatives for your holiday gift giving dollars.

Today I’ll start out with an aptly titled local store which is a coopperative of local artisans who rent space on Pleasant Street and have their shop- Present.