Another shot I took during vacation last fall… this is St. Suplice church in Paris.
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Looking for a Picnic
Ants are social insects of the family Formicidae and, along with the related wasps and bees, belong to the order Hymenoptera. Ants evolved from wasp-like ancestors in the mid-Cretaceous period between 110 and 130 million years ago and diversified after the rise of flowering plants. More than 12,500 out of an estimated total of 22,000 specieshave been classified. They are easily identified by their elbowed antennae and a distinctive node-like structure that forms a slender waist.
(Wikipedia)
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Something to soothe your eyes
I’ve been too busy moving to do be able to get much together for a blog post – I’m working on something about all the great places to buy 2nd-hand items in Gloucester, based on my experiences these days, but it’s not ready yet! So, here’s a photo I took two years ago, on vacation in Ireland.
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A Look Back at Rocky Neck
E.J. Lefavour
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Opening Reception Inside and Outside
This Friday, June 7th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, don’t miss the Opening Reception for Inside and Outside, exhibit of works by Judith Monteferrante and Roger Salisbury. Exhibit runs through June 14th at Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery, 77 Rocky Neck Ave., Gallery 3.
E.J. Lefavour
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Rocky Neck Art Colony’s Teaching Artist Partnership Program TOMORROW!
A noteworthy new program is being celebrated tomorrow, Thursday, June 6, from 5-7 pm at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center (lower level gallery). It is the Art Colony’s Teaching Artist Partnership, a two-year pilot program funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council through the 2013-14 academic year. The program brings professional artist members of the Rocky Neck Art Colony into O’Maley Innovation Middle School as artists in residence, to enhance teaching objectives through the visual arts. The works on display tomorrow, presented by artists Gigi Mederos and teacher Brett Dunton, are papyrus made from celery, then painted in hieroglyphics to link with the students’ study of Egyptian culture.
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Community Stuff 6/5/13
Just the facts:
Interpreting the Moment, a exhibition of oils by Priscilla Serafin
Time & Tide at Post Road Framers
225 Newburyport Turnpike (Rt 1) in the Market Basket center June 1-30
Opening Party Saturday, June 8 5-7pm
Refreshments
For more information contact Kristina Brendel 978 238 8848 or kristina@timeandtidefineart.com
Schooner Adventure’s History Sharing Program – June 14, 2013 (10am) Come see images of old Gloucester and share your own memories during these free monthly presentations at the Rose Baker Senior Center. This month – Working Waterfront 1880’s-1930’s Part 2 See images and hear about the various businesses that once lined our waterfront. (Program supported by New England Biolabs Foundation and Applied Materials). For more information – call Schooner Adventure @978-281-8079.
Hi Joey,
I am writing on behalf of the Magnolia Library and Community Center. Could you let your readers know that we are currently taking registrations for our our 36th annual art show to be held on July 12th-14th. We take paintings, photography, sculpture and mixed media. This is a well attended event and a great way for artists to display their work. More information can be found here: http://www.magnolialibrary.org/. 100% of the proceeds from the show go into community events and building upkeep.
Thank You,
Krista Queeney
Art Committee
Bobbi and Bob Lemay
‘June Artist Gallery at Lone Gull Coffee House Wings & Waves . Photo Art by Gloucester photographer, Michael Chamness features birds and scenery from beautiful Cape Ann.
My personal favorites are the baby swan- ‘Swannabe’ and Eastern Point Light and Breakwater!
Swan Symbolism: Animals were thought to be ‘power totems’ and messengers in Native American Folklore and Greek/Egyptian Mythology. The swan is thought to bear messages of love and relationships. They pair for a lifetime. When the swan glides upon the waters of our awareness, it might be a symbol of love, and a reminder of the blessings found in our relationships. ‘Swanabee’ was photographed in the pond across from Pebble Beach Rockport, MA. E.J. or Joey- I think this is Henry’s Pond. Can you confirm?
These photos will be on display the month of June. Let me know your favorite! Stop by for a cup of tea or iced coffee or one of Mary Ellen’s delicious pastries while enjoying the familiar and beautiful scenes of Cape Ann!’
Thanks Joey!
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Babson Boulders at home
The Babson Boulders of Dogtown are one of the harder-to-find attractions in Gloucester; you have to download a map and go trekking through the woods. It’s well worth the walk, and can be a lot of fun (especially when it isn’t tick-and-mosquito season).
But you can also get your own miniature, customized “Babson Boulders” at home. Here’s mine:
It was a gift from the artist, my friend Michael Foley. I don’t know of anyone else who makes these! You can see more of his work, including other “boulders”, on his website or on Facebook. He also has work at “The Art Nook” on Bearksin Neck.
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Video Interview With June 2013 Goetemann Artist in Residence : Allison Hornak
Allison Hornak speaks about her Goeteman Residency On Rocky Neck. Check out her website to learn more about her work and her vision
Painting and building are my practice. I have devotion toward material, and I am as devoted to aerosol paints as I am to mud. All material is flesh and connotes promiscuously within society and nature. Then there is the problem of the impulse to order. As an artist I need to still stuff. Each piece acts as a halt—a submission, as a person, to the need to resist chaos. What chaos? Every artwork, every mark: a deceleration. Every one a breaking. Since, still, at the end of the day, at a turn, rupture is in the lull. This is my protest. I (am) matter too.
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A painting in the SeArts show at Bass Rocks Golf Club from Lisa Courtney
Beach Shack #2
By Lisa Courtney
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The Gloucester Fleet
The Gloucester Fleet
The “Lydia & Maya”
Tears of Rust
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A few Fred Bodin’s Photos of Harbortown Cultural District celebration
Catherine Ryan submits-
Hi Joey,
Here’s a few photos from Fred Bodin’s coverage of Tuesday’s May 28 kick off Celebration for the Harbortown Cultural District. The party was held in the Gorton’s gallery of Maritime Gloucester and it was packed! Check out the special cake –it very nearly covered a 4 x 6 table.
Gloucester from its water’s edge and beyond: the center for all! Like the “Harbortown” name, the cake was a mash up of two flavors, too. Lise Breen and Judith Hoglander worked with Jim’s Bagel and Bake Shoppe for this classic riff of Saul Steinberg’s famous 1976 New Yorker cover, a favorite motif for him.
Music filled the rooms and welcomed everyone. One of the Harbortown event’s surprises was the talent of musicians Zach Bridges & Steve Lacy from Henry Allen & The New Swingset. Here’s Henry Allen (on the steering committee for Harbortown) visiting with Mayor Carolyn Kirk and Karen Ristuben (Rocky Neck Cultural District) Gloucester ’s Rocky Neck Cultural District is a partner. Mayor Kirk spoke twice.
Leadership here and at the state level are advocating for the arts in a big way. The Harbortown Cultural District would not have happened without the support and commitment from Mayor Carolyn Kirk, Harbor Planning Director Sarah Garcia, Chief Administrative Officer James Duggan, all the Gloucester City Councilors, Senator Bruce Tarr, Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council representatives. The party filled up quickly. There was bountiful conversation and energy buoyed by appetizers and drinks thanks to so many wonderful partners and stakeholders. Here’s one of Fred’s crowd photos peeking through Maritime Gloucester’s display–what an apt framing for the themes of connection.
One of the first surprises on the evening’s program was a presentation from Harbortown partner, the Gloucester Public Schools. Teachers Kurt Lichtenwald’s and John Barry’s S.T.E.A.M. (science technology engineering, Arts and mathematics) classes feature students’ and made, engineered musical instruments. David Puglisi came to the event and showcased his handmade plywood electric guitar see his youtube video!
Co-chair for Harbortown Cultural District, Judith Hoglander looks on.
Anita Walker, executive director for the Massachusetts Cultural Council gave a wonderful speech about Gloucester , this district, the arts and maritime connections. She spoke to the legacy of the continuous involvement of youth and fostering stewardship through generations. She took a moment to recognize a contribution completed for the application.
Fred captures the authentic spirit of Anita Walker in this one and sheer fun. The MCC is passionate about Gloucester and the arts across Massachusetts . Sarah Garcia surprised Walker with an iconic Gloucester southwester. They visited Nelsons on Main Street on the day of the site visit, and the classic yellow slicker hats and ancillary businesses of the fishing industry were obvious topics. To the left of Walker, Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free Library Director, Carol Gray enjoys the moment.
More photos to come; David Cox, local media, and co-Chair Bob Whitmarsh were all snapping away at different points. By the way, one of the best Facebook pages in town, Fred Bodin may have some posted https://www.facebook.com/BodinHistoricPhoto
We’ll add some photos to our website http://www.gloucesterharbortown.org.
Thank you Joey and GMG for helping!
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Cape Ann Museum Annual Meeting Tonight!
May 30, 2013
Reaching Out – Strengthening Within
The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to announce a $5 million Capital Campaign. Hear more at the Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 30. Reception, 6:30. Business meeting and program, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. To RSVP, call (978) 283-0455 x35 or email amyfanning@capeannmuseum.org.
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Backstage at the Banana’s fashion show To Benefit City Hall From Henry Ferrini
Head Banana, Richard Leonard brings his extravaganza to help raise money for the Gloucester City Hall Restoration Campaign. Richard, a one time Junior High School teacher, started Bananas a vintage clothing store in Gloucester back in the 70’s. The clothes all come from his store.
Featuring: Uvi Ajavon, Jean Anscombe, Elizabeth Bollenberg, Cynthia Capone, Leigh Calabrese Deborah Clarke, Barbara Drake, Susan Erony, Susan Fehrmann, Jenn Foss, Susan Frey, Margi Green, Carol Hager,Shayla Kaufman,Sarah Lafferty,Ann Mckay,Mary Mathews,Kerry NormandSabine Ocker, Jane Poirier, Oriana Reardon, Laura Ritchie, Tina Salah, Patti Salvucci, Ann-Marie Shimanoski, Sarah Slifer. Dale Theberge, Katherine Thompson, Heidi Wakeman, Kathatine Worth, David Adams, Colin Campbell, Jesus Camelo, Kevin Flynn, Daniel Larson. Tom Nihan, Joe Poirier, Phil Storey & Tony Tran.
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Island Art & Hobby
I love Don at Island Art & Hobby. I stopped in recently looking for something he didn’t carry. He immediately went onto his suppliers sites, found what I wanted and ordered it, so I can buy locally and at the same price I would have paid if I had ordered it online. In addition to a great selection of art and hobby supplies, there is also something for the wee ones.
Here is Colleen with some of her charming little students. Colleen’s little ones classes are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:15 – 11:15 at Island Art & Hobby ($12). If you have a budding little artist in your midst, bring them over and let Colleen nurture their creative side. For more info, call 978-879-4511.
E.J. Lefavour
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Art at Bass Rocks Opening Reception
A great exhibit at a beautiful venue. Hope to see you there. I have a photo montage piece on exhibit. RSVP at 978-281-1222 or email info@searts.org.
E.J. Lefavour
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Imagine
Brenda Malloy’s Imagine Gallery on Rocky Neck has a fresh, new look this season. While you’ll still find the cool, funky jewelry, bags and clothing she carries, she is focusing her gallery more on the great new work she created this winter. Don’t miss a chance to experience the ever positive, bubbly Brenda and her innovative work.
E.J. Lefavour
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Dragons!
Getting ready to move, I came across a box of origami dragons I have folded… They are mostly my own designs. They are restless waiting to go to their new home!
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The Art of DiNo – Mandalas At Cape Ann Giclee June 1- June 21
Hi Joey,
We have another great art show coming up at Cape Ann Giclee – The art of DiNo – Mandalas in our studio/gallery at 20 Maplewood Ave Gloucester runs from June 1st to June 21st the opening reception is June 1st 4 – 9 pm and all are welcome. Artist John DiNappoli uses technical pens to create intricate mandalas that are out of this world and must be seen.
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Grand Re-Opening at The Art Nook’s New Location
Last Saturday, The Art Nook had an opening reception at it’s new location at 58 Bearskin Neck in Rockport.
It features a variety of work by local artists, including Kathleen Miller, Stefan Mierz and Larry Martin-Bittman and Micheal Foley.
Of course, the reception offered delicious food! As we circulated through the gallery, many of us took a moment to admire the sunset from the gallery’s back patio.
Good Morning Gloucester 