Painter JJ Baker, the Rocky Neck Art Colony’s final 2019 Goetemann Residency Artist, presents Opening Talk on Tuesday, October 1

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Man with the Golden Helmet (after Rembrandt) by JJ Baker

The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) Is pleased to announce painter JJ Baker as its last Goetemann Residency Artist for the 2019 season. The public is invited to attend his free opening and closing talks.

The Opening Talk is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1 at 7:00 PM at Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson St., Gloucester. The Closing Talk takes place on Thursday, October 24 at 7:00 PM at the Goetemann Residency Studio, 77 Rocky Neck Ave., #10.

Currently living in Houston, Texas, JJ was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He received his BFA from the University of Cincinnati. His work has been shown in both Cincinnati and Houston. His recent art is focused on portraits and the figure, exploring the human psyche and our environment. His recent art focuses on portraits and the figure. He use portraits to explore the human psyche and our environment, pulling images from art history, movies and his surroundings. This synthesis of images represents the barrage of information we are subject to. Combining various drawing, painting and collage techniques, he paints portraits to represent the perception of the self: How we perceive, how we are perceived, and how we want to be perceived.

For more information, call 978-515-7004

Zuiderdam

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Took this photo from Dolliver’s Neck. This ship is almost 1,000 ft and carries over 2,000 passengers and almost a $1,000 crew. It certainly is huge.

MAC Tennis Hits Back at Hurricane Dorian, Raises Money for American Red Cross.

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The tennis program at Manchester Athletic Club raised over $1000 this month with the help of north shore tennis players who participated in a fundraiser to benefit the American Red Cross and those affected by Hurricane Dorian.

In their 3-hour, season-opening tennis event held Friday, September 13, 28 players from the North Shore Tennis League, came together for this fun event to support those whose homes and lives were devastated by the destructive hurricane which hit at the end of this summer. Participants included teammates from the MAC as well as surrounding area clubs.

“It was a great event. The women were able to enjoy a day of tennis that included high-intensity tennis drills followed by competitive matchplay—all while raising money for a cause we all care about. It was a win for everybody,” said Todd Carpenter, who hosted the event along with other tennis staff.

This kicks off a season of fundraising tennis events at the Manchester Athletic Club, which will run its next event on October 11 from 9:00-12:00pm to support breast cancer awareness—marked around the world in October. Fundraising tennis events will be open to both MAC members and guests. If you would like to participate in upcoming tennis fundraisers, contact, Todd Carpenter at tcarpenter@macathletics.com.

CRUSIESHIP HOLLAND AMERICA’S ZUIDERDAM RETURNS TO GLOUCESTER HARBOR

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The Zuiderdam arrived this morning to Gloucester Harbor.

Myopia Polo

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We try to get to Myopia at least one a season and, since yesterday was the last match of the year, I was happy to finally make it.  Yesterday’s event was the Harriman Cup and Yale took on University of Virginia.  Learn more about Myopia Polo HERE and plan on attending at least once next season.

Yella!

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I had a wonderful dinner at Yella on the Water last night. So relaxing to sit on the deck, which is supplied with blankets if needed. The chicken wings are out of this world. And chocolate creme brûlée…need I say more?

Enter to WIN a $200 Gift Certificate to Duckworth’s Bistrot!

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  • 15 Hot Yoga Classes                                       (any of them, no set schedule)
  • No weed.
  • No booze.
  • No extracurricular drugs

ZERO YOGA EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

Brand New / Out of Shape / Never Done Yoga / Inflexible People are especially encouraged to Join us. 

Come meet some bright eyed, clear headed, healthy and fun people this October at Cape Ann Power Yoga’s annual Sober October.

I know personally that it can be easy in the summer time to drink more than I was planning to or spend a couple of later nights partying than might be good for me. I think that’s ok – it doesn’t make you a bad person or less than if you howl at the moon from time to time. It is however a real possibility that if you don’t put…

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Acoustic Music Night Featuring Headlands at Feather and Wedge!

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Headlands, featuring John Rockwell, Amy Rich and Eric Wilson, all of Rockport, return to Feather & Wedge this Thursday for an evening of entertainment and great food. Their set list includes selections from Roots and Americana to a little bit of Country. Reservations highly suggested! 978.999.5917

Thursday, October 3, 2019
7:00 – 9:30 PM

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Feather & Wedge, 5 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
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https://featherandwedge.com

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GloucesterCast 359 with Chris McCarthy, Tom McCance, Susan Coviello, Mike Storella, Pat and Paula Ryan, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 9/29/19

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GloucesterCast 359 with Chris McCarthy, Tom McCance, Susan Coviello, Mike Storella, Pat and Paula Ryan, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 9/29/19

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Topics Include:
Observations from long time visitors on Gloucester
Coffee Cakes From Mom’s Kitchen.
Cut Bridge entertainment and @thequalifiedcaptain Instagram account
Chris’ diet
Cape Ann Plein Air Weeklong Events! Check Here For all the Details
Paula Ryan O’Brien will be in the house! She had an interesting experience at the Local Colors store on Main Street that she would like to share.
Donna Amero and Judi Plank
Hammond Castle’s last day of the regular season is today Sunday Sept 29, but there are a number of special events coming up for October including “Halls of Darkness Fears and Phobias” starting Oct 11…….NOT suitable for children.
Next Saturday Oct 5 in Essex: Burial Ground tours Chebacco Parish 36 Main St noon and every hour on the hour until 4 PM.  Pat plans to attend but isn’t expecting Joey ……
Chris McCarthy’s Boston Whaler Update
Chris McCarthy Spreading Money All Over Downtown By Boat.
The amazing things kids say
Russell Orchards

 

 

WATERFRONT SUNRISE SUNBURST

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Intently filming from a warehouse, and facing out toward the water, I turned around at just the right moment to catch the sunrise bursting through an adjacent window. Finding beauty in the most utilitarian of places 🙂