Lights of Love at Addison Gilbert Dec. 3rd

KnowlesPainting Addison Gilbert Hospital’s Seventh annual celebration of life and hope – Lights of Love – will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the hospital. Lights of Love was co-founded by Sue Kyle, who fought a courageous five-year battle with colon cancer. Together, Sue and her partner Shawn Wilson founded Lights of Love to ensure that Cape Ann residents could benefit from the comprehensive care provided by the cancer care team at AGH. Since 2008, Lights of Love has raised more than $116,000 to ensure access to high-quality cancer care for Cape Ann families and the 2,000 patients served each year at the Gorton’s Specialty and Cancer Care Center. This year’s goal is to raise $25,000 for cancer services, with proceeds supporting Addison Gilbert Hospital’s cancer program, including the provision of special care packages to new cancer patients. This year’s event will be presented in honor of Tina Ketchopulos.

For a chance to win an original 20×24 framed oil painting, “Schooner Races in Gloucester,” by renowned Cape Ann artist Ken Knowles, visit the web site listed below. All event proceeds support cancer care at Addison Gilbert Hospital, including special care packages to patients.

For more information or to make a donation, please visit addisongilbert.org/lightsoflove.

Writer’s Note: This is my special place is for cancer care, which I’ve written about extensively here and for my Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/BodinHistoricPhoto?sk=wall. I look forward to attending and also donating.

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Community Stuff 11/30/14

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Auditions for CAST,s Season Seven production of Shakespeare on Love (February 13, 14, 15) will be held Wednesday, December 3 from 7-9 pm at the Rockport Community House, 58 Broadway. Please bring a 1-2 minute monologue from any genre you’d like and be prepared to read from scenes given to you by the directors as well. 

See you there!

Ashlee Holm

Joseph Stiliano


Hi Joey,

We’re happy to share that the next Cape Ann Contra Dance will be Friday, December 5, 7:30 PM at the American Legion Hall in Gloucester.

It’s the perfect hall to enjoy traditional New England music and dance.

Everyone is welcome!

Thanks so much,

Rose Sheehan, Folk Life Studio

December 5


HIGH TEA PARTY AT THE ROCKY NECK ART COLONY’S

HOLIDAY ART & CRAFTS SHOW

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, 2 – 4 PM. 

All are invited to savor the ambiance of an English High Tea with sweets and tea sandwiches!  Experience the fun of shopping and socializing away from the crowds in the quintessentially New England charm of the historic Cultural Center at Rocky Neck.

Enjoy your choice of an exotic or classic variety of organically grown teas.  Then sip your special tea from elegant porcelain cups while you ponder gift ideas from among splendid art and crafts creations exhibited by local artists:   wearable and functional art pieces, jewelry, pottery, books, calendars, cards, photographs and paintings.  Share with friends a fun High Tea Holiday afternoon of casual elegance as you sip and shop.  Open to All!  Refreshments and admission free.  The RNAC Holiday Art and Crafts Show continues 12 – 4 pm, Friday-Sunday,  through December 28th.

More information on all Cultural Center events is available by visiting our

website at www.rockyneckartcolony.org, by email info@rockyneckartcolony.org

or  telephone 978 515-7004.

ABOUT CULTURAL CENTER at ROCKY NECK

The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930,

the official Welcome Center for Rocky Neck and home of the Art Colony, hosts exhibitions, workshops, meetings, lectures and cultural events of all kinds. The Center accommodates up to 100 people. For information about renting the facility for a meeting, theatrical or musical performance, a small wedding or anniversary, both private or for the community, please contactdirector@rockyneckartcolony.org

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Rocky Neck Art Holiday Show

The opening was on Friday, November 28, 2014.  Great food, great artist and wonderful gifts for others or yourself.

Enjoy..

Law & Water Gallery opens a new exhibit of Sam Feinstein’s paintings of Gloucester’s inner harbor in the late 1940s

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Law & Water Gallery opens a new exhibit of Sam Feinstein’s paintings of Gloucester’s inner harbor in the late 1940s. Geometry of Port will be shown through February 2015.

 

Sam Feinstein with his wife, Barbara, and a friend in Gloucester surrounded by his work.

 

 

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Some DAVID COX Photographs, HIVE, Harbortown Cultural District… and FRED BODIN In God We Trust

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Hey Joey,

David Cox took a few photographs at the HIVE during the Harbortown Cultural District second annual meeting earlier this month.

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David Cox is a founding partner in the downtown district, along with Joey/GMG and Fred Bodin. Kim Smith is a NEW partner!

12 NEW Harbortown Cultural District Partners:

Designer and start-up Jo-Anne Chirico’s goodlinens

Designers Ann Malvaux’s and Lisa LeVasseur’s Belle + Me

Artist and proprietor Beth Williams

Artist and gallery owner, Ken Riaf, Law and Water Gallery

Artist and art teacher with Rose Baker Senior Center and more Juni Van Dyke

Artist and designer Veronica Morgan

Musician, founder Contra Dance and more Rose Sheehan’s Folk Life Studio

Art dealer Matthew Swift Trident Art Gallery

Business, Cape Ann Brewing Company

Business, Cape Pond Ice

University partner, Endicott College

Artist, filmmaker, author, landscape designer, KIM SMITH

Artist Spotlight – Deb Aldrich

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You can see more of Deb’s work at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, during the Second Annual Rocky Neck Holiday Art & Crafts Show:

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Noon-4 PM
November 28 – December 28

and look for her during one of the fun parties:

First Choice Opening Party – Friday, 11/28, 5-7 PM
Full Moon Madness Party – Saturday, 12/6, 2-4 PM
High Tea Party – Sunday, 12/14 2-4 PM
Solstice Party & Cookie Competition – Sunday, 12/21 2-4 PM
Last Chance Closing Party – Saturday, 12/27 2-4 PM

Artist Spotlight – Jane Keddy

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You can see these and more of Jane’s work during the Rocky Neck Holiday Art & Crafts Show at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, noon to 4:00pm Friday through Sunday from 11/28-12/28.

Ever Wonder How Rusty and Ingrid Make Their Awesome Prints?

Beautiful, Beautiful New Works by Jeff Weaver

Imagine ~ We live in this world that Jeff Weaver paints with such arresting beauty and realism.

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Community Stuff 11/18/14

Hi Joey! Would you please post this info about my beautiful class? This is my fourth fortunate year doing this work. It’s an amazing hour of art and circle time. This makes a wonderful holiday gift for children and grandchildren! thank you! hope your sweet girls are well. peace, colleen

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Vincent Ferrini Mural Unveiling Event

MuralUnveiling5121wmChalk up another successful  Community event in my gallery. In addition to mural artist Tricia O’Neill, mural subject Vincent Ferrini’s nephew Henry Ferrini was there and spoke to the audience of about forty. After the speeches, the group walked down to see Tricia’s mural. I’d say this was a “win-win” for all.

There are Many Paths, but only One Way

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The official unveiling of this mural takes place in my gallery today (11/8/14) from 2pm until 4pm. seArts will host an opening honoring Gloucester artist Tricia O’Neill’s mural, and also honoring the subject, the late famed Gloucester writer Vincent Ferrini. It is painted on the side of Palazola’s sporting goods, facing Porter Street. The public is invited. The gallery is at 82 Main Street, Gloucester. 978-283-2524 or info@BodinHistoricPhoto.com for information. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

Gallery as Venue for Community Events

Boucher5037wmI’ve hosted a few community gallery events over the past 15 years. Political “Meet and Greets” are interesting and fun. The reelection of Bruce Tarr for State Senate was my first such event, then Bob Whitmarsh for City Council, and recently Mike Boucher for State Representative (accompanying photo). There is no charge to the candidate or visitor for the 2 to 4 hour event. The candidates or incumbents bring signs, literature, food and refreshments. And they take it all away when it’s over. My criteria for selection is this: You have only to ask me.

I have also hosted a wedding reception, and the final meeting with the Mass Cultural Council to grant Gloucester’s Harbortown Cultural District. I’ve been told that this community meeting was instrumental in receiving our designation. I’ve invited food and wine vendors share free samples, as well as restaurants. My next public event is seArts holding a mural “unveiling” on Saturday, November 8. The reception runs from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. The mural honors Gloucester artist Tricia O’Neill’s, artwork and  honors the subject, famed Gloucester writer Vincent Ferrini. It is on the side of Palazola’s sporting goods facing Porter Street. The public is invited.

Paul Cary Goldberg Gets Some Local Love At His NYC Exhibit

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Joey a group of Gloucester Residents went to New York to support Paul Goldberg in his book Tutta la familglia here we are at a round table, we went up in the am and back same day but its was worth supporting local artist.

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Editors Note:

Sefatia, the hair is looking fantastic.  You’ve got a little Farrah Fawcett thing going on there. Va Va Voom.