Category: gloucester

DON’T MISS THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE NUBAR ALEXANIAN GLOUCESTER PRINTS! SALE ENDS DECEMBER 7TH

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Nubar writes, “I am offering photographs from my Gloucester work for sale as single, partial or full portfolio sets. The normal retail price for these prints is $800 and up. However, from November 14 thru December 7, they are priced from $125 to $395 with free packing and shipping (U.S.). Prints will be delivered by December 20. The purpose of this offering is to raise money for the post-production of our documentary film, Scars of Silence: Three Generations From the Armenian Genocide. Click HERE for more information.”

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SUN SETTING OVER ROCKY NECK

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Day’s end standing at Smith’s Cove, looking towards Rocky Neck and the Railways

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This Saturday Night ~ Little Sugar and The Big Spoonful 9pm @ Katrina’s…They are going rock the place

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Get ready cause Little Sugar and The Big Spoonful is coming to Gloucester… Keri Anderson female lead vocal powerhouse…Many of you remember her from the Rocky and Keri duo…
They’ll be @ Katrina’s this Saturday 9pm December 3rd to rock the joint…hope to see you there!

Little Sugar ( Keri Anderson)

Keri Anderson is a Elementary art teacher, a visual artist as well as a singer songwriter. Some of her bands she has performed with are: Whalebone Farmhouse, Sugar and The Cane Breakers, Keri Anderson and The Big Lonesome. Her current band Little Sugar and The Big Spoonful is lead by powerhouse guitarist Mike Lynch.
Dave Kendarian – bass
Ron Ouimette – drums

http://www.littlesugarandthebigspoonful.com/

https://littlesugarandthebigspoonful.bandcamp.com/releases

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14 Rogers Street

Goucester, MA

978.518.7817

https://www.facebook.com/katrinasgloucester/

 

GREG BOVER AND MICHAEL BERGMANN AWARDED SCHOONER ADVENTURE VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR!

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Congratulations to Greg Bover and Michael Bergman! Both were awarded Schooner Adventure’s Volunteers of the Year at the annual meeting of the Adventure. 

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BUOY AUCTION PAINTING IS HERE!

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From Cape Ann Art Haven ~ The moment you’ve all been waiting for… Buoy Auction Painting is here! Check out our flyer for dates and times. 15178167_1462080990470494_474404661900827886_n

NILES POND GREAT CORMORANT

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Another glimpse of the Niles Pond juvenile Great Cormorant

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SEE PREVIOUS POST ABOUT THE GREAT COROMORANT AT NILES POND HERE

GLOUCESTER STAGE PRESENTS HOLIDAY DELIGHTS (Hurry Up and Get Your Tickets NOW!)

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Present

HOLIDAYDELIGHTS

The Holiday Season Event for All Ages Returns

For Eighth Year

The Gloucester Stage Youth Acting Workshops proudly present Holiday Delights on December 9, December 10 and December 11 at Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester. Holiday Delights features a cast of over 40 young people ranging in age from 6 to 16, all students in Gloucester Stage Youth Acting Workshops. This family holiday event marks the eighth time in Gloucester Stage history that a production has featured a cast of student actors from the Gloucester Stage Youth Acting Workshop Program. First produced in 2007, Holiday Delights has become an audience favorite and Cape Ann holiday tradition. Conceived and directed by Gloucester Stage YAW Director and teacher Heidi Dallin, Holiday Delights is a festive evening of stories, songs, and dance recounting the special traditions that other cultures and families experience as seen through one young girl’s magical journey on Christmas Eve to discover what is really important during the holiday season. Holiday Delights performance times are 7:30 pm onDecember 9 and 2 pm on December 10 and 11. Ticket prices are $15 for Adults; $12 for Senior Citizens, $8 for Students and $6 for Children under 12. For tickets and further information, call 978-281-4433 or visitwww.gloucesterstage.com

The 2016 edition of Holiday Delights features the journey of Meagan, a young girl who discovers the spirit and the joys of the holiday season as she faces the unhappy prospect of leaving her beloved hometown of Gloucester and moving with her family to a new home in Michigan. Meagan’s special Christmas Eve journey helps her to realize and appreciate the importance of her family and friends as well as her own special holiday traditions. During her Christmas Eve travels with Mrs. Claus and the elves, she celebrates Hanukkah, travels back in time to turn of the century Gloucester to see her Italian-Irish ancestors celebrate the holidays, meets famous characters including The Cratchit Family and the young Ebenezer and Fan Scrooge from Charles Dickens’A Christmas Carol, and new to this year’s show. Cindy Lou Who, The Grinch and the residents of Whoville, and Charlie Brown and his friends.

All Photos by Gary Ng

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SHOUT OUT TO THE FANTASTIC TEAM AT WOLF HILL AND TO THEIR BEAUTIFUL TRIM-A-TREE SHOP

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Thanks to the wonderful folks at Wolf Hill for their always super helpful assistance. Don’t you love that right here on Cape Ann we have simply the best holiday hot spot for all your decorating needs. I am constantly comparing prices for my client’s benefit and when you are purchasing greens by the carload it pays to shop wisely. Hands down, not only does Wolf Hill provide the very best customer service, but their holiday decor prices consistently beat out big box stores such as Home Depot.

Thank you, especially today, for help from Dave, Collin, and Jackie. 

Wolf Hill has expanded their hours during the holiday season beginning Friday, December 2nd:

Monday through Thursday from 8am to 8pm

Friday and Saturday from 8am to 9pm

Sunday from 9am to 8pm

See previous posts here:
SHOP WOLF HILL FOR ALL YOUR HOLIDAY DECORATING FANCIES!
CHECK OUT WOLF HILL’S FABULOUS AND FUN HOLIDAY DECOR AND TRIM-A-TREE SHOP!
BABY ROBINS, BROUGHT TO YOU BY WOLF HILL

 

Wolf Hill poinsettias ©Kim Smith 2014

#GIVINGTUSEDAY PRESERVING SCHOONER ADVENTURE!

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Help us connect children and adults to Gloucester’s maritime culture. Schooner Adventure is a unique platform designed to engage through hands-on experiences, providing lasting lessons and an appreciation of our shared maritime heritage.

In honor of #GivingTuesday, the Gates Foundation will match up to $500,000 in donations to fundraisers today. Facebook is waiving all fees.
TO DONATE PLEASE VISIT THE SCHOONER ADVENTURE FACEBOOK FUNDRAISING PAGE HERE

 

#GIVINGTUESDAY TO BACKYARD GROWERS!

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15304293_959017724202062_7914960486487041530_oYour “Giving Tuesday” donation to Backyard Growers will help us reach our goal of raising $10,000! AND we’re already a 1/3 of the way to our goal thanks to generous donors who have launched our campaign with a collective gift of $3,500. OUR GOAL IS TO MATCH $3,500 ON GIVING TUESDAY!

When you donate to Backyard Growers on Giving Tuesday (11/29), your credit card processing fees are covered by The Giving Common so 100% of your donation benefits Backyard Growers.

Click on the this link and then click the blue DONATE button. And thank you! https://givingcommon.org/profile/1141198/backyard-growers-inc/#8

Wednesdays with Fly Amero @ The Rhumb Line ~ This weeks special guest: Charlee Bianchini 7pm Nov. 30, 2016

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rhumblineDinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, November 30th – 7pm
Special Music Guest:
CHARLEE BIANCHINI!

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photo by Sheila Roberts Orlando

We are blessed to have the wonderful Charlee Bianchini in
our presence this week at the Rhumb. The Noise’s Lois A.
McNulty writes, “Charlee Bianchini, with Gloucester roots four
generations deep, went out to see the world, and came back
to her hometown with songs to sing.” I can tell you, these
songs are moving and soulful. Her music touches us all. ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen…
…now features Janet Brown with some new and healthy ideas!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
12/7 – Marina Evans (tentative)

12/14 – Liz Frame

12/21 Amero Family Christmas!

Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂

YET ANOTHER BAD BREAK FOR THE MONARCHS

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monarch-butterfly-gloucester-ma-2-copyright-kim-smithAmerica’s growing demand for avocados is fueling the deforestation of central Mexico’s forests. Avocado trees grow at the same altitude as do the sacred oyamel fir forests in the mountains of Michoacán, the only state in Mexico permitted to grow the fruit.

The Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, the Monarch’s unique winter habitat, is located in Michoacán and the state of Mexico. The area of deforestation is beginning to encroach on the butterfly’s sanctuary. Unfortunately the region is one of desperate poverty and avocado farming is extremely lucrative. Additionally, the avocado trees and chemicals used to maintain the farms are putting a tremendous strain on the crystalline mountain waters on which people, the butterflies, and myriad species of wildlife depend.

For more information, see links below:

http://www.fronterasdesk.org/content/9945/avocado-orchards-mexico-compete-forest-land

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/9176bc7479e048508203f10a68da6fa7/mexico-high-avocado-prices-fueling-deforestation

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SCENES FROM AN EARLY MORNING WALK ALONG THE BRACE COVE NILES POND CAUSEWAY

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https://www.instagram.com/p/BNEq92EjF3M/

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https://www.instagram.com/p/BNVGuZ5jJgT/

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WULLA Designs to Host Gloucester Ladies Night Event

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Clothing designer Kathy Powers of WULLA will hold a special evening on Thursday December 1st at Jane Deering Gallery in celebration of Ladies Night in Gloucester. Ladies Night will feature a selection of designs including jackets, tunics, sweaters, scarves and more.  Each piece is either one of a kind, or of a very limited edition. Everything is handmade in Lanesville.

Refreshments will be served.  Come for the fun!
December 1st: 5:00=10:00pm @ Jane Deering Gallery . 19 Pleasant Street.917-902-4359 and info@wullawulla.com
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Wednesday, November 23rd – 8:30pm Thanksgiving Eve features: ORVILLE GIDDINGS ALL-STAR BLUES BASH

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Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, November 23rd – 8:30pm
Thanksgiving Eve features:
ORVILLE GIDDINGS
ALL-STAR BLUES BASH

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Thanksgiving Eve at the Rhumb Line is probably the most festive
and happening Cape Ann musical scene I’ve ever known. Totally
sets the mood for the holidays. Always a big night, I’d plan on
getting there early. Grab a seat. Order dinner. Have a blast!
My good friend Orville Giddings has something special lined up
for you. All you have to do is be there to enjoy it. And, speaking
of being there, I wish to thank Allen Estes and all those who attended
my return last week. It was a special night, and it meant the world!
Have fun, everyone! Love ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen……now features Janet Brown with some new and healthy ideas!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Coming sooner than you think…
An Amero Family Christmas!

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Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂

Cape Ann TV Lunch and Learn with Ted Reed

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The latest Lunch & Learn presentation – DSLR vs Camcorder – What’s Right For Your Shoot? is now available to watch on Cape Ann TV and YouTube.

BREAKING: NILES CLOSED DUE TO BLUE OCEAN SHIPWRECK DEBRIS LITTERING BEACH

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blue-ocean-dragger-shipwreck-gloucester-ma-niles-beach-closed-copyright-kim-smithKnocked about by rough seas and high winds, the pilot house and other large parts of the Blue Ocean dragger overnight washed ashore onto Niles. Updated plans for the ship’s total demise include towing onto the beach and crushing it, which may take place Tuesday.

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THE CUTEST #WEBERGRILL EVER!

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Happy friend with his newest find. Who would have known there was such a thing as a Homer Simpson limited edition 10th anniversary grill?!