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The Cape Ann Contra Dance spring schedule continues on Friday, May 29, at the Magnolia Library Community Center, 1 Lexington Street, Magnolia, MA.
Today at 7:30pm
Magnolia Library and Community Center
The Cape Ann Contra Dance spring schedule continues on Friday, May 29, at the Magnolia Library Community Center, 1 Lexington Street, Magnolia, MA.
The dancing starts at 7:30 PM. No experience is necessary. All dances are taught. Dancers of all ages are welcome; attendees range from eight years to 80 plus years! Everyone has a great time listening and dancing to the live music provided by the Cape Ann Contra Band and Friends.
There is a requested donation of $10 per dancer, dancers younger than 16 are free.
This event is supported in part by a grant from the Gloucester Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. The Cape Ann Contra Dances are organized and produced by Folk Life Studio.
Drinking water is available. Please bring water bottles to reduce the use of paper cups. Other non-alcoholic drinks and finger food snacks are welcomed to share during the break.
For more information, contact capeanncontradance@gmail.com
Find us at www.meetup.com/Cape-Ann-Contra-Dance
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Absolutely Amazing Awesome Gloucester Presentations by O’Maley School Students!
Not one, but TWO, micro grants of $1,000.00 each were awarded to the two winning teams of the O’Maley Innovation School student challenge for the Awesome Gloucester Awards.
The Bicycle Generator project, created by sixth grade students Cole Cunningham, Joseph Ciarametaro, and Owen Hardy, is an outstanding idea combining hands on building with harnessing kid’s natural energy in an effort to make their school more environmentally friendly. Read More About the Bicycle Generator Project Here.
The O’Maley Butterfly Garden is a wonderful project created by sixth grade students Emma Duckworth, Willa Brosnihan, and Kelsey Lowthers. The garden is already underway, with beds dug and ready for planting (the kids did all the heavy lifting)! The funds received will go towards purchasing plants. Read More About the O’Maley Butterfly Garden Here.
I just have to add that I was so impressed with the student’s presentations; with their poise, professionalism, humor, and their well-planned and well-executed proposals especially. I saw a roomful of beaming faces last night, not just of students, but wide smiles on teachers and parents as well. Hats off to all!
Super Proud Moms Lara, Tracy, and Nicole!
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How far have you gone?
Let’s face it, as much as everyone loves to be friendly with the peace, love and happiness there are times we just don’t want to talk to people. How many people do you see and talk to just in the market? It’s impossible to get through the market with out conversing!
I often don’t make eye contact because I figured if I can’t see them, they can’t see me right? (sounds good in theory)
If we spot someone we will casually turn around and walk the other way in the hopes they leave the market before making that inevitable eye contact.
How far have you gone just to avoid the awkward conversation somewhere?
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New Video from Lisa Smith ~ Gloucester City-wide Arts Festival 2015
Lisa writes ~ “Here it is fresh off the press video highlight of the Gloucester Schools City-wide Arts Festival held earlier this month in downtown Gloucester. I couldn’t cover it all, but what I did cover was amazing! It includes a short interview with GHS science teacher Kurt Lichtenwald, his robotics program is fantastic. People got to play with the robots and other engineering marvels that his students made.”
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Sawyer Free Library New Summer Hours
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These guys, tonight! Mike O’Connell, David Brown, Forrest Padgett & Dear Ol Dave himself. Put on your dancing shoes.. 8:30pm @The Rhumb Line 5.28.2015
Dave says,
The Rockport Ghetto Rage Festival continues with the arrival of Mr. Mike O”Connell to our stage this Thursday. Mikey, the kapusta king of Worcester,will have all of you stubbing your toes on his brand of southern rock. That and he can cook, too. And sing, like an angel! What’s not to like? Spread out!
He’ll be joined by our own locally groaned hero of catarrh: Mr. Dave Brown. And to add to all the senseless violence, let’s add Mr. David Mattacks, the Atomic Clock, on drums. And me, too. This is a really great combo plate. Czech it out. Hope to see you there.
And don’t forget, next Monday, from 1 to 3, The Good Old Salty Jazz Band will be circling the wagons at The Rose Baker Senior Center. It’s free and the Jello® is really good.
Put on your dancing shoes…it’s gonna be a wicked good one…or just listen…you’ll be glad you did.
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Gloucester Stage Opens Tonight!
Richard Nelson’s “Sweet and Sad” opens May 28 at Gloucester Stage, 267 E. Main Street, Gloucester, MA, with performances until June 20.
Presented in collaboration with Stoneham Theatre. Directed by Weylin Symes. Video trailer created by 8mufnz for Gloucester Stage. For tickets visit gloucesterstage.com or call the Box Office at 978-281-4433.
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Peggy’s House, a Cape Ann Cottage
Photographs by Robert Lerch
GLOUCESTER, Mass. (May 26, 2015) – The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to present Peggy’s House, a Cape Ann Cottage, a photographic series by Robert Lerch. The one-day exhibit will take place at the White-Ellery House onSaturday, June 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The White-Ellery House is located at 245 Washington Street in Gloucester at the Route 128 Grant Circle Rotary. This program is free and open to the public.
Peggy’s House is a collection of photos, primarily interiors, all taken in one particular house in Annisquam. Built in 1761, “Peggy’s House” is one of only 65 or so known surviving Cape Ann cottages. Typically referred to as a story and a half with a gambrel roof, it was the vernacular house of the time. During the Colonial period, approximately 350 Cape Ann cottages dotted the coastline around the island, and were home to the many families who made their livelihood fishing and farming.
Robert Lerch said of working on this project, “I am fortunate and grateful that I was given the opportunity to photograph inside a very special Cape Ann Cottage, within the current owner’s daily living space.”
Robert Lerch is a contemporary fine art photographer who has owned and operated a gallery on Bearskin Neck in Rockport for 35 years. His work is sensitive, soulful, and full of substance. He uses all found material and works only with natural light.
The White-Ellery House, located at 245 Washington Street in Gloucester at the Route 128 Grant Circle Rotary, was built in 1710 and is one of just a handful of First Period houses in Eastern Massachusetts that survives to this day. Unlike other structures of this period, the largely unfurnished house has had very few interior alterations over the years. Stepping inside today, visitors enter much the same house they would have 300 years ago. The historic home will be open this year on the first Saturday of June, August, September and October as part of Escapes North 17th Century Saturdays. Parking is available off Poplar Street in the field behind the house.
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Sawyer Free Library Presents Guatemala: The View from One Village
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Our History Told Through Scraps ~ Unveiling of the Gloucester “Downtown Quilt” with Juni Van Dyke
Just Beautiful, and what a beautiful community turnout for today’s unveiling of the Neighborhood Quilt Project’s 13th panel, the “Downtown Quilt.” Congratulations to the amazing Juni Van Dyke and her talented troupe of Gloucester senior quilting artists. It was especially appropriate that the unveiling was conducted by our Mayor Romeo Thekan as growing up on Middle Street, her childhood neighborhood centered around many of the buildings depicted in the quilt. Our deepest thanks of appreciation to Juni and the artists for splendidly illustrating Gloucester’s history, with merely scraps.
Scraps of Beauty
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The Hosts with the Mosts
Not only is GMG’s Craig Kimberley a superb videographer, editor, and cameraman, in case you haven’t noticed on these pages, he’s also the most amazing master of the grill. Yesterday we were treated to his superlative steak tips, barbeque ribs, and pulled pork. Thank you Joan, Hannah, and Craig for the wonderful gifts of friendship, fun, and fantastic food. Happy Summer Yet to Come!
Joan, Hannah, and Craig Kimberley
Craig, Barry, Joey, and James
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MEMORIAL DAY GLOUCESTER
Music Around Town ~ May 25- 31, 2015
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The Hot Tub Piranhas R Back at Mile Marker One for 1st of 2 gig’s! Memorial Day ~ See Chuck & John Acoustic Duo Bridge Deck 1-4pm
Monday May 25th is a great time to meander on down to Mile Marker One to enjoy a fun rock performance by The Hot Tub Piranhas who will help you move your feet to some of the best classic & modern rock covers ever produced. We will be playing from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. We promise a terrific show for you to feast your ears on and move your feets to, all while you feast on some exquisite fare from the bounty that is the sea. The food is terrific here as are the beverages, all served by an attentive and friendly staff. You cannot go wrong when you go to Mile Marker One… so go. 🙂 See you there! Please bring dancing footwear… You’ll be needing them, lol!
Wes
Today at 6:00pm – 9:00pm Mile Marker One 75 Essex Ave, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930 New American Restaurant (978) 283-2122 info@milemarkerone.com
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Don’t Miss the Unveiling of Juni Van Dyke’s and the Seniors’s “Downtown Quilt” Tuesday with Mayor Sefatia
Juni Van Dyke writes, “Hi Kim, The stunning “Downtown Quilt” is finished and on Tuesday May 26th at 11:00am Mayor Sefatia will unveil the quilt at City Hall (second floor). Come cheer on the creativity of our amazing seniors!
Snapshots of Previously Completed Works in the Extraordinary Neighborhoods Quilt Project ~
Maggie Rosa’s Detail of Beauport
The Amazing Juni Van Dyke and Her Son Sean at the Matz Gallery
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Live Music Today @ Mile Marker One with Steve Caraway, Loose Ends and The Megan McKenzie Band starting @ 1:00pm to 11:pm On the bridge deck 5.24.2015
Steve Caraway
Acoustic Pop/Rock
Bridge Deck 1-4pm
steve caraway
Loose Ends
Acoustic Duo
Bridge Deck
4:30pm-7:30pm
loose ends bob cooney and mike mcnair
Megan McKenzie
Band
Pop / Rock / Soul
Bridge Deck 8-11pm
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Super Fun at Super K’s Birthday Party!
Kate and Her Dad Bill
Wonderful friends, fun, and food–with Joey expertly grilling! Happy Birthday Kate!
See More Photos Here Continue reading “Super Fun at Super K’s Birthday Party!”
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Magnolia’s Little Lost Cat Happy News!
Terry Weber writes that Max the cat has returned. He showed up on his deck, safe and sound, after a couple of days vacation. Thank you Terry for letting us know!
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Fun Facts About Gloucester’s Breakwater From Terry Weber
Fun Facts About Gloucester’s Breakwater
Because I am a research geek, I present to you some fun facts about Gloucester’s breakwater.
This 2,250 foot breakwater was built by the Army Corps of Engineers aided by the Rockport Granite Company between 1894 – 1905.
Its official name is the Dog Bar Breakwater.
It was built partly because after Eastern Point Lighthouse was lit in 1832, ships continued to run aground on Dog Bar Reef. Residents also wanted to keep rough water out of the harbor during storms.
The substructure is a rubble hill made from grout, broken granite and the refuse from quarries, averaging 100 feet wide at the base and gradually narrowing to about 30 feet.
The rubble was dumped overboard in a line and allowed to “settle” for several years until it was ready for the top structure, or “superstructure.”
The superstructure is composed of seven tiers of cut granite, placed on top of each other in pyramid-like fashion.
Each of the top capstones weights at least ten tons.
Further extension of the breakwater was considered, but officials at the time could not agree whether it was necessary, or would have adverse affects on the harbor.
Cost at the time was $300,000 to $500,000; now it would cost an estimated 14 million.
The breakwater was described in a 1905 Boston Globe article as a “delightful promenade for the people.”
Dog Bar Breakwater is now part of a 53-acre nature preserve owned by the Massachusetts Audubon Society. Monarch butterflies and seabirds can be spotted there.
Nearby the breakwater, towards the Eastern Point lighthouse, you can find “Mother Ann’s Rock”—a rock formation similar to New Hampshire’s Old Man of the Mountain. You can find a great post about Mother Ann’s Rock from E.J. LeFavour on GMG, just put the words “Mother Ann” into the Search Box, and you will see it about three posts down.
Did you know? A short loop trail through a nearby “forest“ is located across from a cul-de-sac named Aileen Terrace. It’s public and you can walk it if you can find it!
Good Morning Gloucester 