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Save the Date, Organ Concert

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

From FOB Kathleen Williams

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 26, 2023

CONCERT OF ORGAN MASTERWORKS BY JOONHO PARK SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Internationally acclaimed organist Joonho Park presents a program of masterworks for the organ Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 at the Gloucester Meetinghouse, corner of Middle and Church Streets.

Joonho Park, Korean organ virtuoso, will perform organ masterworks on the 1893 Hutchings-Fisk pipe organ in the historic 1806 Gloucester Meetinghouse. In this program, a stop on his current international concert tour, Joonho Park has selected works by great composers that illustrate the tone colors and sonorities of this fine instrument. The program includes works by Gigout, Bach, Fauré, Mendelssohn, Dupré, Mozart, Liszt, and Vierne.

His artistry has earned him international recognition including: 1st Prize, Johann Pachelbel, Nuremburg;

1st Prize, International Competition, Dublin; 2nd Prize, Grand prix de Chartres; 2nd Prize, Arp Schnitger Competition; and 2nd Prize, Saint-Maurie International Competition.

 

Beginning his musical studies in Seoul, South Korea, Joonho Park graduated from the Korea National University of Arts in 2007. He went on to study with Jon Laukivik at the University of Performing Arts and Music in Stuttgart, Germany and with Michel Bouvard at the Conservatory in Toulouse, France. He was recently appointed as professor of organ at the University of Texas at Austin and currently serves as an adjunct professor at the Hanyang University and at the Korea National University of Arts in Seoul, South Korea.

His busy international performance schedule has included solo recitals in: Bachwoche Ansbach, Stiftskirche in Stuttgart; Lorenzkirche in Nürnberg; Markt Kirche in Halle/Saale; Konstantin-Basilika in Trier; St. Jakobi Church in Lübeck; Westminster Cathedral; Westminster Abbey; St. John’s, Smith Square; St Albans International Organ Festival, Kings College Cambridge, and Magdalen College Oxford. He has also performed in many organ festivals such as: Galway Cathedral, Pipeworks in Dublin; Kilkenny Art Festival; Festival Toulouse Les Orgues; Summer Organ Festival in Bordeaux; and Quincena Musical de San Sebastián.

Joonho Park’s previous visit to Gloucester in 2017 featured a stunning all-Bach program of organ works. He performs at the Lotte Concert Hall in his home city of Seoul, Korea, and has performed in various concert venues in Japan, including: the landmark Fisk organ in the Minato Mirai concert hall in Yokohama; Lilia Hall; Opera City; Musashino cultural hall in Tokyo; and Parnassos Hall in Himeji.

 

Tickets are available online at www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org or at the door. General seating $25; students with ID $5; children under 12 free.

ABOUT THE GLOUCESTER MEETINGHOUSE FOUNDATION
Founded in 2015, the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation is dedicated to preserving the landmark building as a civic hub, entertainment venue, and community center. In addition to its work to preserve the historic 1806 Meetinghouse, GMF is currently raising funds to restore Meetinghouse Green. The GMF has received a $130,000 grant from the Community Preservation Act and a $2,000 grant from the Essex Heritage Partnership Grant Program towards a total project goal of $340,000. Construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2023.

For more information, a full schedule of upcoming concerts and events, and to sign up for the GMF newsletter, visit www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org.

We thank the sponsors of the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation’s 2022-2023 Autumn, Winter, Spring Concert and Event Series:
GUARANTOR: Woodie Brock, Patricia Roach & Robert Martin, Scobie Ward
PLATINUM: Anonymous, Peter Calkins & Susan Casey, Linzee Coolidge
GOLD: J.J. & Jackie Bell, John & Janis Bell, Karen Bell, Cape Ann Savings Bank, Susan Gray, Andrew Spindler & Hiram Butler
SILVER: JoeAnn Hart & Gordon Baird, Charles Nazarian, Patricia Poore
BRONZE: Beth Graham & William Schulz, Sandra & John Ronan, Holly Tanguay, Sarah Willwerth-Dyer and Michael Dyer
SPECIAL THANKS: Massachusetts Cultural Council, Essex County Community Foundation

 

 

 

I AM MORE PROJECT

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

From our talented friend and artist, Amy Kerr

For Immediate Release

I AM MORE EXHIBIT AT NORTHSHORE MALL

Portraits and essays addressing how we are more than our mental illness, health diagnosis, disability or life situation.

January 24, 2023, Gloucester, MA—From January 21st through February 25th the traveling exhibit I Am More can be seen at the Northshore Mall in front of Macy’s. The exhibit features pastel and colored pencil portraits by Gloucester artist Amy Kerr, accompanied by essays written by the subjects describing how they are more than their life challenges. This is the third I Am More exhibit hosted by Northshore Mall, and this year new portraits address surviving Covid, growing up with Alopecia, coping with hearing loss and tinnitus, cultural differences in dealing with mental illness, depression in the clergy, and coming out as gay as a teen.  The exhibit will include mental health resources and emergency number cards, and for the first time will include Spanish translations for all of the essays.

“Amy Kerr’s I Am More project is combining art and personal storytelling in a unique and powerful way, to bring the issues of mental health awareness out of the shadows and into public spaces to engage communities and start conversations,” says John Rosenthal, Founder of PAARI (Police Assisted Addiction Recovery Initiative), Friends of Boston’s Homeless, and Stop Handgun Violence.

Paint Afternoon Save the Date

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Please join us to learn from a terrific artist and fabulous instructor, Audi Souza. This event promises to be fun and informative…it’s the perfect way to spend a February afternoon.
To sign up email us at: artsaboundmagnolia@gmail.com

Gloucester’s so SALTY

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Reblogged from CAPE ANN MUSEUM

2nd Annual Gloucester’s So Salty

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21

10:00 a.m.

Community Programs, Youth and Family Programs

Saturday, January 21 & Sunday January 22, 2023 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm 
Downtown Campus, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA  
Free and open to the public 

Celebrate the fish city’s recognizably salty character with local cultural institutions and businesses during the 2nd Annual Gloucester’s So Salty festival on January 21 and 22, 2023 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm! Over 800 people came out last year to share their salty pride while enjoying free ice sculptures and cultural activities around Downtown Gloucester. The Cape Ann Museum is partnering with several area cultural institutions and businesses to offer two full days of free programming in the coldest part of the year. Inspired by the annual Salem’s So Sweet event, this two-day event will include ice sculptures, live music, salty treats, free kids’ art activities, and much more.

Teaming up for the event is a unique partnership between Art Haven, Movement Arts Gloucester, MA (MAGMA), Cape Ann Olive Oil, the Book Store of Gloucester, Discover Gloucester, Pathways, Maritime Gloucester,  and more! Participants are invited to bundle up and stroll down Pleasant Street and Hancock Street or wander across Main Street and Rogers Street to find free activities.

Grab an icy map from the Museum and find ice sculptures across Downtown Gloucester. Check back soon to see more details on the schedule:

Find All the Ice Sculptures!

  • Fishermen at the Wheel at Gloucester City Hall presented by the Cape Ann Museum
  • Katy and the Big Snow at the CAM Sculpture Garden presented by the Cape Ann Museum
  • Hopper’s Houses at the CAM Courtyard presented by the Cape Ann Museum
  • Folly Cove Design at the CAM Courtyard presented by the Cape Ann Museum
  • Sculpted Glass at Beth Williams Studio presented by Beth Williams Studio
  • A Beaver in Ice at 236 R Main Street presented by hrm group
  • A Magnolia in Bloom at Unwind Luxury Vegan Beauty presented by Unwind Luxury Vegan Beauty
  • Eastern Point Lighthouse at Cape Ann Savings Bank, 109 Main Street presented by Cape Ann Savings Bank
  • 1623 at Maritime Gloucester presented by 1623 Studios
  • The Olive Tree at Cape Ann Olive Oil presented by Cape Ann Olive Oil

All Weekend:

  • Free Admission and Kids Activities at the Cape Ann Museum
  • Book Display and Sale on Select Salty Titles at the Bookstore of Gloucester
  • 20% of any Salt Products at Cape Ann Olive Oil
  • 20% off all skincare in the salon at Unwind Luxury Vegan Beauty
  • Katy and the Big Snow Archival Materials on display in the CAM Library & Archives
  • Grab a piece of Saltwater Taffy at Fireflies Boutique
  • Kick off the day with Breakfast in an Igloo or end the day with a Sweet & Salty Cocktail in an Igloo at Mile Marker One, reservations recommended for igloos.

 Saturday, January 21 Schedule

  • 10:00 am – Ice Carving with Donald Chapelle at the Cape Ann Museum
  • 10:00 am-2:00 pm – Buoy Pick Up & Icy Slime Activity at Cape Ann Art Haven
  • 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Colorful Salt Designs with Pathways at the Cape Ann Museum
  • 11:00 – 11:30 am – Flameworking Demo & Hot Cider at Beth Williams Studio
  • 1:00–2:00 pm – Sea Shanties and Maritime Heritage Through Folk Music with Olivia Gale at SFL@21Main (21 Main Street, above Mystery Train)
  • 1:00–3:00 pm – Arts & Crafts with the Moonrise Fae at the Cape Ann Museum
  • 3:00–5:00 pm – Sea Shanties with Three Sheets in the Cape Ann Museum Auditorium

 Sunday, January 22 Schedule

  • 10:00 am – Opening Remarks with Mayor Greg Verga and local civic officials at Gloucester City Hall
  • 11:00 – 11:30 am – Flameworking Demo & Hot Cider at Beth Williams Studio
  • 1:00–3:00 pm – Arts & Crafts with the Moonrise Fae at the Cape Ann Museum
  • 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Irish Music with Michael Hamill at the Cape Ann MuseumPE

2nd Annual Gloucester’s So Salty

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21

10:00 a.m.

Community Programs, Youth and Family Programs

Saturday, January 21 & Sunday January 22, 2023 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm 
Downtown Campus, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA  
Free and open to the public 

Celebrate the fish city’s recognizably salty character with local cultural institutions and businesses during the 2nd Annual Gloucester’s So Salty festival on January 21 and 22, 2023 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm! Over 800 people came out last year to share their salty pride while enjoying free ice sculptures and cultural activities around Downtown Gloucester. The Cape Ann Museum is partnering with several area cultural institutions and businesses to offer two full days of free programming in the coldest part of the year. Inspired by the annual Salem’s So Sweet event, this two-day event will include ice sculptures, live music, salty treats, free kids’ art activities, and much more.

Teaming up for the event is a unique partnership between Art Haven, Movement Arts Gloucester, MA (MAGMA), Cape Ann Olive Oil, the Book Store of Gloucester, Discover Gloucester, Pathways, Maritime Gloucester,  and more! Participants are invited to bundle up and stroll down Pleasant Street and Hancock Street or wander across Main Street and Rogers Street to find free activities.

Grab an icy map from the Museum and find ice sculptures across Downtown Gloucester. Check back soon to see more details on the schedule:

Find All the Ice Sculptures!

  • Fishermen at the Wheel at Gloucester City Hall presented by the Cape Ann Museum
  • Katy and the Big Snow at the CAM Sculpture Garden presented by the Cape Ann Museum
  • Hopper’s Houses at the CAM Courtyard presented by the Cape Ann Museum
  • Folly Cove Design at the CAM Courtyard presented by the Cape Ann Museum
  • Sculpted Glass at Beth Williams Studio presented by Beth Williams Studio
  • A Beaver in Ice at 236 R Main Street presented by hrm group
  • A Magnolia in Bloom at Unwind Luxury Vegan Beauty presented by Unwind Luxury Vegan Beauty
  • Eastern Point Lighthouse at Cape Ann Savings Bank, 109 Main Street presented by Cape Ann Savings Bank
  • 1623 at Maritime Gloucester presented by 1623 Studios
  • The Olive Tree at Cape Ann Olive Oil presented by Cape Ann Olive Oil

All Weekend:

  • Free Admission and Kids Activities at the Cape Ann Museum
  • Book Display and Sale on Select Salty Titles at the Bookstore of Gloucester
  • 20% of any Salt Products at Cape Ann Olive Oil
  • 20% off all skincare in the salon at Unwind Luxury Vegan Beauty
  • Katy and the Big Snow Archival Materials on display in the CAM Library & Archives
  • Grab a piece of Saltwater Taffy at Fireflies Boutique
  • Kick off the day with Breakfast in an Igloo or end the day with a Sweet & Salty Cocktail in an Igloo at Mile Marker One, reservations recommended for igloos.

 Saturday, January 21 Schedule

  • 10:00 am – Ice Carving with Donald Chapelle at the Cape Ann Museum
  • 10:00 am-2:00 pm – Buoy Pick Up & Icy Slime Activity at Cape Ann Art Haven
  • 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Colorful Salt Designs with Pathways at the Cape Ann Museum
  • 11:00 – 11:30 am – Flameworking Demo & Hot Cider at Beth Williams Studio
  • 1:00–2:00 pm – Sea Shanties and Maritime Heritage Through Folk Music with Olivia Gale at SFL@21Main (21 Main Street, above Mystery Train)
  • 1:00–3:00 pm – Arts & Crafts with the Moonrise Fae at the Cape Ann Museum
  • 3:00–5:00 pm – Sea Shanties with Three Sheets in the Cape Ann Museum Auditorium

 Sunday, January 22 Schedule

  • 10:00 am – Opening Remarks with Mayor Greg Verga and local civic officials at Gloucester City Hall
  • 11:00 – 11:30 am – Flameworking Demo & Hot Cider at Beth Williams Studio
  • 1:00–3:00 pm – Arts & Crafts with the Moonrise Fae at the Cape Ann Museum
  • 3:00 – 4:00 pm – Irish Music with Michael Hamill at the Cape Ann Museum

How to get rid of the winter blues

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

All Purpose Flowers located at 15 Lexington Avenue, Magnolia, Gloucester, MA will brighten your day.  Linda Brown, the owner, always make you feel welcome.   I wish you could smell through the computer the scent in this great flower shop.

A Sunday visit to Parker River and Plum Island

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

We love walking Parker River Refuge.  The exercise is great, and the scenery is beautiful.  We did see the Barred Owl, but this owl was hiding in the trees so no photos, I tried but this beautiful bird was having none of it.  The Coyote was way out in the marsh just sitting there with ducks.