Category: Art

THEMED “On The Rocks!”, ROCKY NECK ART COLONY HOSTS ITS ANNUAL BEAUX ARTS BALL SUPPORTING LOCAL ARTISTS.

Friday, April 17, 2015, 7:30 pm. Costume judging and awards 8:30 pm.

The Studio Restaurant, 51 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, will graciously open its doors prior to its season only for this unique event. Tickets are available at the door or online at www.rockyneckartcolony.org

The Rocky Neck Art Colony’s Beaux Arts Ball is this art community’s most vibrantly festive social event of the season!

Celebrating the art of self-expression, the Beaux Arts Ball, famous for its guests’ exuberantly expressive costumes, invites all to raise a glass of bubbly and feast on fabulous fare. Then, dance the night away in an “On The Rocks!” costume creation that’s gorgeously garish, wildly whimsical, flagrantly flamboyant, ethereally elegant, or funky and fun – or not! Costumes add to the fun, but are certainly optional.

Participate in or simply enjoy the Costume Prize Competition, then try your luck in a raffle for a wide array of handsome gifts: a 3 hour trip for six on the “Windfall”, a 49 foot Hinckley-made sailboat; a hand-made birdhouse crafted by a local artisan; a colorful wheelbarrow filled with Spring gardening tools; a hand crafted full size wooden kayak; cases of locally made craft beers; a brand new bicycle; and a hand designed mirror by a noted artist and other exciting offerings from local donors.

The Beaux Arts Ball is a glorious tradition on Rocky Neck that, over the years, has attracted some of the great lights of the New England art world. So, share in the history, support your local artists, and experience the fun as you strike a pose, bring chaos to couture, hustle your bustle and dance like a dervish at the Beaux Arts Ball!!

For more information www.rockyneckartcolony.org

DAVID CALVO HAS POSTED HIS WOOD CARVING CLASSES FOR 2015 ON HIS WEBSITE.  

IF INTERESTED CALL 978-283-0231 FOR MORE INFORMATION. ($20 off April Five-Day Class)

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Date Night!!!!  AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 32 is hosting Country Western Line Dance Lessons this Saturday from 7-9pm.  Lessons are being given by Eric Lilienthal.  By supporting this event, you will help us support our Veterans, Active Miliatry, Community and our Youth! 
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AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post #32
14 Prospect St.
Gloucester, MA 01930
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
Visit our website for more information:
http://amvetspost32ma.org/LadiesAUX.html

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This porcelain wall piece by Marty Morgan is on display at The Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton , MA as part of the State of Clay : Pushing Boundaries exhibit. The show runs until May 24th. For hours and directions contact www.fullercraft.org.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED @ WELLSPRING HOUSE

Wellspring’s Adult Learning Initiative (ALI) is seeking volunteer tutors to help in our Computer Skills and Career Development classes.  You don’t need to be an expert, just bring your enthusiasm!  These classes meet Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings during each of our eight week sessions during the year.  Our current session runs until May 14^th.  Classes meet at 302 Essex Ave, Gloucester.  Please contact Mary to learn more about these volunteer opportunities at (978) 281-3221 x300.

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Get Your Dixie Funk Boogie On

Beverly, MA.  M.E. Productions is excited to present The New Orleans Suspects with Little Feat’s Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett at the Larcom Theatre on Saturday, April 11th at 8pm.  The Suspects are known as a NOLA supergroup, and Barrere & Tackett as multi instrumental jam pioneers.    The night will culminate with a full set of the music of Little Feat.   Tickets for this concert start at $35.

Music of the Big Easy.  It’s as American as apple pie–and rock ‘n roll itself.  It transcends boundaries, a freewheeling fusion of California rock, Dixie-inflected roots, and country-fried funk and boogie.  For one night only, New Orleans Suspects will join forces with Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett of Little Feat. Don’t miss a rare and intimate show with the men who continue to bring you Little Feat(on an ‘ indefinite hiatus’), and a NOLA superband.   Yep, we said it…superband.

The New Orleans Suspects formed in summer of 2011 in the wake of the breakup of The Radiators after 34 years. The band comprises some of the best, most highly respected players in New Orleans, including: Reggie Scanlan on bass (Radiators, Professor Longhair Band); Mean Willie Green on drums (Neville Bros. current drummer since 1981); Jeff Watkins (James Brown Band, Joss Stone Band) on saxophone; Jake Eckert on guitar/vocals (current member of The Dirty Dozen Brass Band); and CR Gruver on keyboards and vocals (Polytoxic, Outformation).

Paul Barrere plays a mean slide guitar, and sings lead and background vocals for Little Feat. He joined Little Feat for the band’s third album Dixie Chicken, and the rest is history with his guitar, vocals, and songwriting becoming an important part of the Little Feat sound.  Fred Tackett plays guitar, trumpet, and mandolin for Little Feat. Hailing from Arkansas, Fred Tackett worked as a side man on many Little Feat albums before becoming a full member of the band for Let It Roll. Along with his fine guitar work, Fred’s mandolin and trumpet have become a featured part of the Little Feat sound. The duo first played together on the album ”Dixie Chicken” some thirty-five years ago.

The night will begin with a set from Barrere & Tackett, then The New Orleans Suspects will perform a full set of their own material. If that wasn’t enough, the two groups will join forces at the end of the night for a crowd pleasing set of Little Feat tunes.

“We have so many great shows on the North Shore…but we’re pretty excited about this one.  It’s going to be FUN,” say Seth McNally of M.E. Productions.  “If you like New Orleans music, or Little Feat, mark your calendar.”

Tickets to see NOLA Suspects with Barrere and Tackett are $30, $35, and $40 for premier seating.  For tickets and more information visit www.larcomtheater.com or call 978-525-9093.

Good Evening Joey,

Could you please include the following brochure in the Good Morning Gloucester website before March 31st. I will have a power point presentation, and will do a few book readings. I will also have autographed copies of my book for sale on hand. I will share some sea stories of my career at sea, as well as my experiences growing up on Cape Ann.

Could you confirm this when you do it?

Thank you very much.

George Grimes

Please join us at the Shipbuilding Museum on March 31 at 7:30 PM as Master Mariner, Captain George Grimes of Rockport shares stories of a life working at sea. Remember, this program is free for museum members!

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Hi Joey-

We are gearing up for CAFM’s 7th annual Dinner and Movie Fundraiser on April 6th-

Great film, great food and great company!!!

Hoping you can post this for us when you have a chance-

Thank you!

Niki

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Maritime Gloucester April Vacation Programs

Sign up today for our PreK – 1st grade April vacation programs!  Make your own creature crafts, and hear ocean stories.  Our popular February vacation programs sold out completely this year, so be sure to register today.  We’ll be announcing additional April vacation programs for ages 6 – 10 soon, so stay tuned.    

10am – 11:30am, parents/guardians required. $10 per session for non-members, $5 for Maritime Gloucester members. 

April 21 – For the Birds

April 22 – Something Fishy

April 23 – Jiggly Jellies

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Captured: Photography, Sculpture and Fine Crafts by RNAC Members

March 5-29

The Cultural Center Gallery

6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gallery hours, Thurs-Sun, 12:00-4:00 PM

Closing Celebration Reception Sunday, March 29, 2-4 PM / Viewers Choice Award at 3 PM.

SAVE THE DATE

Gloucester MA, Mar 21, 2015 —The public will have a last chance to view the photos and craft pieces ”captured” by members of the Rock Neck Art Colony in this first member’s exhibition of 2015. The public is invited enjoy the exhibition accompanied by light refreshments with the artists at the Closing Celebration of CAPTURED on Sunday, March 29, 2-4 PM. Cast a vote for your favorite work by 2:30 PM Sunday for the Viewers Choice award to be presented at 3 PM. The Gallery is open each week, Thursday-Sunday, 12:00-4:00 PM.

Be sure not to miss the work of exhibiting artists, jeweler Katherine Bagley, mosaic magicians Mary Boles and Pam Stratton and photographers Matt Cegelis, Leslie Heffron, Skip Montello, Judith Monteferrante, Tom Nihan, Michael Oleksiw, David Piemonte, Katherine Richmond, Judy Robinson-Cox and Dianne Schaefer.

Next up at the Cultural Center is “It’s Not Furniture” a juried annual of paintings and mixed-media 2D work April 2-26.

Also, The Photoshop for Photographers classes were so popular and the winter is almost over we have added two new dates for classes – April 14th and May15th – class runs 3 hours 6pm-9pm in our studio and covers file and color management, shooting in RAW vs jpg etc cost is $60 and sign ups are online athttp://www.capeanngicleeshop.com/class-signupsn-2ui72rzmk

For more information- http://www.capeanngiclee.com

Dear RNAC Artist and Community Members,
Please join in the Beaux Arts Ball 2015 on April 17^th at 7:30PM. The Studio Restaurant, 51 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, will graciously open its doors prior to its season only for our unique event.
RNAC Members may purchase tickets in advance, online only, for a discounted price. For more information and to purchase tickets: http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org/events.php
The Beaux Arts Ball is a glorious tradition on Rocky Neck. So, share in the history, and experience the fun as you strike a pose, bring chaos to couture, hustle your bustle and dance like a dervish at the Beaux Arts Ball!!