We once again invite you to attend the 8th annual Ales Over ALS: A Crafter’s Delight that will be celebrated in scenic Essex at the Shipbuilding Museum where the town and museum both take full pride in all things locally crafted from farm, sea and brew kettle. All proceeds from this fundraising event will go directly to Compassionate Care ALS (CCALS), in support of people living with ALS.The afternoon will be highlighted by a homebrewing competition set in the historic museum. The event will feature hand-crafted beers from home brewers that will be judged by special guests as well as by fundraiser attendees.
The beer that wins the judges’ competition will be brewed on the pilot system and served in the taproom or our premier sponsor the brand new Great Marsh Brewing Company on the Essex causeway. All proceeds from the sale of the winning beer will be donated to support CCALS.
Food will once again be provided by: Woodman’s of Essex
Kate’s Table (Best of Boston top caterer for 2019)
Iggy’s Bread
Brewing Sponsors: Great Marsh Brewing Company, Essex, MA
Ipswich Ale Brewery, Ipswich, MA
Essex County Brewing Co. Peabody, MA
True North Ale Company, Ipswich, MA
We once again would not be able to host the event without the generous participation of the North Shore Brewers.
The scenery of fall on the Essex river in the setting of the Essex Shipbuilding Museum is highlighted by our seven-year sponsor Aster B. Flowers of Essex, MA. Your support helps make the event both rustic and beautiful.
Online tickets are on sale until Friday, October 25th at midnight. Advance ticket purchase is highly encouraged.
The event is once again on the same day as the Essex Clamfest. Parking at the center of town will be limited until 3-4pm. Ales over ALS supporters are welcome to park down the street at Woodman’s of Essex. Please be aware that we will keep the spots near the museum reserved for handicapped attendees.
We can’t wait to see you and once again thank you for your generous support.
All the best,
Ales over ALS team
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Thank you,
Nathan Woodman
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It’s how you know fall has really arrived: pumpkins and mums….mums and pumpkins. These are displayed at Corliss Brothers in Ipswich, where I was getting a new RED hummingbird feeder so I am ready next spring for their arrival.
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Two Additional Reiki Shares/Clinics this month – in memory of a dear friend and colleague.
Sunday, October 27, 1:00 – 4 pm. Greene ME
Monday, October 28. 5:15 – 8:15 pm. Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neuron disease(MND) or Lou Gehrig’s disease. This month’s donations will be donated to support the ALS MA Chapter’s efforts to better treat and defeat this disease.
So far, there is no cure and only two medications approved for treatment by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
This month, our Reiki Shares/Clinics are offered ‘in memory’ of dear friend and colleague Nancy Earabino, Western Usui Reiki Teacher/Komyo Reiki Shihan, a nurse who offered reiki for many years at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport MA, North Shore Medical Center in Salem, Peabody and Danvers MA and at many charitable events, including the NSMC Cancer Walk, MGH Brain Cancer Support Group, Friends of Mel’s…
I spent the weekend chasing butterflies and will post more about the historical migration we are currently experiencing, along with the fantastic Monarch celebration at The Stevens Coolidge Place in Andover, when I have more than a few moments to write a post.
And I discovered several more of the magical butterfly trees that the migrating Monarchs roost in on cooler nights, and figured out how to find them!!! More about that in a future post, too 🙂
Butterfly tree at day’s end.
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Great time over at Marshall’s Farm Stand on Saturday for the Magnolia Fundraiser craft show and then to the Topsfield Fair on Sunday. Today I am itchy and little wheezing from loving the animals.
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“New Jersey artist Neal Hughes uses his considerable artistic skills as an act of celebration and testament, and he is rewarded with inspiration that helps him make creative decisions that elevate his oil landscapes.”
– M. Stephen Doherty, Editor, American Artist Magazine.
Neal Hughes is a graduate of The Philadelphia College of Art (University of the Arts) and resides in the historic town of Moorestown , New Jersey .
A former illustrator, Neal has been painting professionally for over 30 years. His work has been accepted into many local and national juried exhibitions such as the American Impressionist Society National Exhibition and Oil Painters of America National and Regional Exhibitions. His work has also been juried into the International Marine Art Exhibition at the Gallery at Mystic Seaport, the ARC Salon and the National Exhibition of The American Society of Marine Artists.
Plein air painting awards include Best Plein Air painting December/January 2016 Plein Air Salon, Artists Choice Award – Door County Plein Air Festival 2017, First Place – Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival 2017, Second Place – Cape Ann Plein Air 2017, Best Nocturne – Solomons Island Plein Air Festival 2017, Third Place – Lighthouse Plein Air Festival 2017, First Place and Artists Choice Award – Plein Air Rockies 2016, Second Place – Cape Ann Plein Air 2016, Artists Choice Award – Mountain Maryland Plein Air Festival 2016, Sourc Tek Award – Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival 2016, First Place – Bath County Plein Air Festival 2015, First Place quick draw – Plein Air Easton 2015, Best Use of Light – Easels in Frederick 2015, Wayne Art Center Award – Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival 2015, First Place – Lighthouse Art Center Plein Air Festival 2015.
Other awards include an Award of Excellence from Oil Painters of America at the 2012 Eastern Regional Exhibition, the Maritime Gallery Yachting Award and Awards of Excellence (2006 and 2013) at the prestigious International Marine Art Exhibition at the Gallery at Mystic Seaport. He was also awarded a Certificate of Excellence at the Fourteenth Annual Art of the Portrait Conference by the Portrait Society of America. In addition, Neal was the grand prize winner of the Utrecht 60th Anniversary Art Competition, winning the top prize out of over 12,000 entries and his work has been featured in Plein Air Magazine, Southwest Art Magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, American Artist Magazine and other publications.
Neal was elected a “Fellow” of the American Society of Marine Artists and is also a member of the Salmagundi Club in NY, the American Impressionist Society and the Mid Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association.
Cape Ann Plein Air’s (CAPA) mission is to preserve and promote Cape Ann’s legacy as the birthplace of American Plein Air painting, and enhance our local economy. This is made possible through the close collaboration of committed supporters from across the region — businesses, regional arts and cultural organizations, and the Cape Ann communities of Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester-by-the Sea — working with CAPA organizers to offer a robust, weeklong program of painting competitions, exhibitions and education.
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I couldn’t resist pulling over yesterday while rushing between activities and errands. I’m so glad that I did. A relaxing few minutes was enough to reset and get going again.
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I got my annual Serenitee email which added a free entree AND dessert to my card in celebration of my October birthday; which coincided perfectly with my plan to have dinner at Minglewood over the weekend. Our server Jamie expertly delivered our drinks, appetizer, meals and dessert. It was a delightful experience, made even better by a nearly 40% reduction in our final bill! A wonderful date night for us. It’s a no brained….get your own Serenitee card today!
Blood Orange Margarita (yum) and wine:
Fried pickles accompanied by a dill dip (genius move):
Baked Haddock and Baked Seafood Casserole:
Flourless Chocolate Torte:
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Join us every Wednesday and Thursday for our 1606 Live Music Series with local artists from 6-9PM! With full bar bites & dinner menus available, 44 seat bar with lounge, couches, fireplace, and wide screen TV’s, 1606 is a great spot for all to enjoy local live music. There is no cover fee and we also offer complimentary self and valet parking.
1606 Restaurant & Bar is located on the lobby level of Beauport Hotel Gloucester at 55 Commercial Street in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Good Morning Gloucester 