Hi Joey,

Sorry to bother you on a busy Saturday.   Just wanted to catch up with you about the second Wearable Art Runway show.    In addition to the stuff already out there…(attached press release from July and poster), there’s a lot of exciting news including that I just found out that your lovely Sista is making a piece for the runway, how exciting!!!   Also we have received media endorsement from both North Shore Magazine and Art New England and that we are officially  part of Boston Fashion Week  – just what we need to bring people to our great arts destination.    Since there is so much going on, I didn’t know if you would be up to do a video with  a few folks from the committee and/or artists – or if you would rather just post….anyway – for those who want a table or good seat, things are really starting to move, so we want to be sure they buy their tickets here: http://celebratewearableart2013.eventbrite.com

Here are a few updates since the press release….

We have some incredible artists making pieces for the runway – an impressive group of Manchester High School students and their leader, Marion Powers, alumni of Montserrat Janet Souza & Blessing Mazarura as well as the current sculpture class led by Marilu Swett making pieces for the runway.  We are welcoming back Jen Greeke and  Shalyn Webber with their new collections, and Alyssa Fishendon from MassArt! 

We have visiting artists from New York City – couture designer, Jane Wilson Marquis and jewelry artist Julia Dusman and Claudia Brahms and Suzanne MacFadyen of Maine – collaborating with Camilla.

Among our special art pieces on the runway will be a much anticipated look from Sage Florist, a creation from Sista Felicia, bikinis from Gus & Francesca Alba, and something to WOW us from Lori Ireland, a winner of the Wearable Art World show in New Zealand. 

We have outerwear from Maralyce Feree and Leather from The Designers in Boston with  accessories including colorful ties from Stephen Bates,  enticing hats from Lisa Pedamonte-DePietro, and jewelry from many of our exhibiting artists.

Here’s the list of exhibiting artists that will greet you with their newest works.  A wonderful cross-section of jewelry, clothing,  outerwear & accessories from:  Meredith Anderson,  Apple Bay Designs , Stephen Bates, Mahri, Claudia Brahms, Marlene Cann,  Maralyce Feree, Couture Planet, Julia Dusman, Cape Ann Designs, Christine Gauthier-Kelley, Susan Kenna, Camilla MacFadyen, Heather Outlaw, Selina Narovlansky, Fran Osten, Mary Mandarino, & Beth Williams.

Our amazing models:

We have some lovely local models including Miss Bailee Kirk, Lexi Orlando,  Sarah Slifer, and Charlotte & Grace Papp (Charlotte a former Miss Massachusetts).  We will be delighted with a contingent of professional models and we have Deborah Coull’s Salon to wow us with their hair and make-up!

The Creative Raffle – you can buy your tickets now (even if you cannot attend!)

Residents Reminded to be Vigilant about Protecting Themselves from Mosquitoes

As we move into the later part of mosquito season, mosquito populations will start to decrease but older mosquitoes are also more likely to carry virus. It is essential that residents be reminded to be vigilant about taking all necessary steps to avoid mosquito bites. As Fall sports activities begin, residents are reminded that mosquitoes are highly attracted to both body heat and carbon dioxide and both are produced in higher amounts during physical activity.

The Cape Ann Boards of Health (Essex, Gloucester, Manchester and Rockport) reminds residents to take precautions when going outside so they can enjoy a happy and healthy fall.

West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are two diseases carried by mosquitoes that you may have heard about.

·    West Nile Virus (WNV) is a disease most commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people infected with WNV won’t have any symptoms and will recover on their own, but some may develop a fever, headache, nausea, a rash, or more serious symptoms.

To-date this year there have been over 200 positive WNV mosquito pools identified throughout Massachusetts, 0 positive horses and 2 human cases in Norfolk and Plymouth Counties.

·    Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a very rare but serious disease caused by a virus transmitted through the bite of a mosquito. The first symptoms of EEE are fever, stiff neck, headache and lack of energy.

To-date this year there have been 32 positive EEE mosquito pools throughout Massachusetts, 3 positive horses and 1 human case in Norfolk County.

Local officials monitor mosquito activity and disease throughout the fall until a hard frost occurs and will advise residents if the risk changes.

The good news is that there are some simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from these diseases:
·    Use the right bug spray anytime you are outdoors.
o    With DEET but not more than 30% DEET for kids.
o    Oil of Lemon eucalyptus is natural and as effective as low concentrations of DEET, though not as long-lasting.
o    Be sure to read the label before applying.
·    Wear long-sleeves, pants and socks when possible.
·    Avoid the outdoors from dusk until dawn during peak mosquito biting times.
·    Repair all screens to keep mosquitoes out.
·    Drain standing water from places in your yard where mosquitoes can lay eggs and breed, such as flower pots, pet food and water dishes, birdbaths, swimming pool covers, tarps, buckets, barrels and cans.
·    Use mosquito netting over infant carriers when outdoors.

Regardless of whatever else is going on to control mosquitoes in your town, personal protection is your strongest defense against mosquitoes and the diseases they carry.

For more information go to http://www.mass.gov/dph/mosquito or visit your Cape Ann Town website.

Hi Joey!

We’ll have our next Community Contra Dance on Sunday, September 8 at the First Baptist Church Gloucester.  We’ll start with a potluck at 5:00, provide a newcomers’ workshop at 6:30 and start the dance at 7:00.  These dances have been great fun!  This is a public event, open to all and family friendly.  We look forward to welcoming new dancers and sit-in musicians.  Nathan Cohen will be playing with us too!

Rose Sheehan

Folk Life Studio

Celebrating Wearable Art II!  A seARTS Benefit
Sunday, September 29th, 2:00-5:30 PM
During Boston Fashion Week
What you will experience:
Over 60 unique looks of wearable art & fashion from local artists
Runway show with next generation of art & fashion from MassArt, Montserrat
and more
An exclusive shopping experience with local artists & designers
A chance to spend time with host-artists over “high tea”
Fabulous raffle prizes
For tickets, click here (please insert the following link:
http://searts.org/wp/celebrate-wearable-art-ii-2013-tickets-on-sale-now/)

Books Wanted for October Friends of the Rockport Library Book Sale

The Friends of the Rockport Library are preparing for the annual  Fall Book Sale to  be held  October 18 to 20.  Donations of  clean books in good condition are  being accepted at the library desk during the hours that the library is open.  Hard back, paper backs, children’s books, DVDs, books on tape are needed for the sale.

No textbooks, magazines or encyclopedias will be accepted.

All proceeds from the book sale go to support programs for children and adults at the library.

Thank you

Dianne Anderson

Pole Hill Trail Maintenance September 7, 2013

Join the Cape Ann Trail Stewards on September ? at Pole Hill in Gloucester to clip brush along the trails of this City-owned property.
This area was once known as Beacon Pole Hill because of a tall ship’s mast used as a flagpole. It is also sometimes called Whortleberry Hill because of the abundant Huckleberries.
With low growing shrubs such as Huckleberry and Sweet Pepperbush dominant on the site, it is one of the few sites on Cape Ann that has the open vistas so common here in the 19th century.
The City purchased the land in 1998 to prevent development and preserve this historic site. 
We will be on site from 10AM to 2PM. There is an access road with parking for several cars off of Riverview Road. There is also parking for two or three cars at the intersection of Periwinkle Lane and Sunset Hill Road.
Because parking is limited, we must limit the number of volunteers. Please register by emailing katewalton @ capeanntrailstewards.org if you plan to attend. Bring clippers and loppers if you have them.

Kate Walton

operations manager

www.capeanntrailstewards.org

katewalton@capeanntrailstewards.org

(978) 968-4109 (c)

A new season is just around the corner. Saturn is setting earlier and earlier now, and Jupiter won’t be back for a couple of months, but the fall sky is hardly a wasteland: some of the best astronomy of the year is upon us! Cooler, dryer weather (we hope), fewer insects and earlier nightfall allow eager astronomers to start sessions sooner, view in better comfort, and stay out longer.

But you don’t need a telescope. At the September 13 GAAC meeting, amateur astronomer Alan Winter will take us on a tour of the wonders now appearing in our evening sky. We won’t just look at pretty pictures; we’ll also learn about how far back in time we’re viewing, how big these objects really are, and what makes them tick. 

On the September agenda: sparkling open clusters and asterisms like Little Dagger in the Heart, Kemble’s Cascade, Muscleman and the Circus Bear, and the Dragonfly Cluster; a parade of odd little planetaries like the Saturn and Little Dumbbell Nebulae, as well as some giant favorites, like the Veil and North American Nebulae, now at optimum zenith visibility; and bigger-than-life views of our closest galactic neighbor, the Andromeda Galaxy, with its own little galactic orbiters.

GAAC meets at 8:00pm on Friday September 13, at the Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan Street. More information is available at facebook.com/gaacpage, at http://gaac.us or on twitter, @gaactweet.

Sequencing, Editing & Direction with Nubar Alexanian

Two-Day Photography Workshop, October 26-27

10:00am to 5:00pm

Limited to 12 photographers

Tuition: $325 – Lunch included

A $100 Refundable Deposit is required

Apply by contacting nubar@nubar.com

Workshop webpage: http://nubar.com /rncc_workshop.html

More about Nubar here: http://nubar.com/gallery/bio.html

The Workshop will be held at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center
6 Wonson St. Gloucester, MA
http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org

A two-day workshop for intermediate & advanced photographers to build, edit & sequence a strong portfolio or body of work. Whether you’re working on a long-term project, building a portfolio, a book or trying to find a cohesive thread in your work as a whole, each participant’s work will be reviewed with emphasis on how to strengthen their ability to communicate ideas visually.

In this workshop, you’ll gain important perspective on the editing process as you work to refine your own portfolio, and how to look at your work and see what it’s asking for. We’ll also explore how sequencing and context can alter the power and meaning of images. Our goal is for you to leave this workshop with greater insight and confidence in the direction of your own work.

“In a world where everyone can be a photographer, it is more and more challenging to know what makes a great photograph. Nubar is exceptional in his remarkable insight to see exactly where you are at in your photographic journey and guide you toward what it is you want to communicate through your work. I am deeply grateful for all that I learned from working with Nubar.”   –Millicent Harvey, Palm Springs, CA

“I had the privilege of being part of a small group of select professional photographers who worked with Nubar on our personal projects for almost 10 years. He understood exactly what was needed to bring our work to the next level. I owe much of my current success as a photographer to the critique group led by Nubar.” –Tsar Fedorsky, Gloucester, MA

http://nubar.com

www.rockyneckartcolony.org