From Shore Road before the rain started.
Goetemann Environmental/Installation Artist, Matthew Trueman, Begins Project at Ocean Alliance, September 3
Opening Talk: Tuesday, September 3, 7:00 PM at the Cultural Center on Rocky Neck
Closing Talk: Thursday, September 26, 6:00 PM at Ocean Alliance, 32 Horton Street, Gloucester
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Canadian sculpture and video artist, Matthew Trueman, was chosen as the Rocky Neck Art Colony’s 2019 Goetemann Environmental/Installation Artist. Truman is currently building on a series called Instruments for Landscapes that utilizes musical and clockwork technology powered by found sources of energy to create autonomous instruments tuned to specific landscapes. He plans to create a similar piece for his Goetemann Residency project at Ocean Alliance, 32 Horton Street, in Rocky Neck.
Truemann will give an opening talk at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 3 at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester. He will show and talk about his completed project at 6:00 PM on Thursday, September 26 at Ocean Alliance. The public is also invited to watch Truemann at work anytime by walking up Horton Street to Ocean Alliance anytime from September 4 to 22.
A central theme of Truemann’s work is an exploration of space using our ears, as opposed to our eyes, as the primary source of information. This shift of sense is especially relevant for understanding marine animals that rely far more on acoustics that humans.
The Instruments for the Landscapes series aims to allow us to listen closer by making sound. To do this the sculpture, and ultimately the listener, must absorb, respond and harmonize with the elemental and ecological sounds of the coastline.
The sculpture powers itself using energy from the wind, water or the sun to create an output that works like a telescope, allowing listeners access into the depth of the soundscape around them.
About Matthew Truemann
A Canadian sculpture and video artist who completed his MFA at Western University in 2018, Truemann is a resident of London, Ontario. He employed his woodworking background to found an environmentally responsible furniture business called Joined Habitat. See http://www.matthewtrueman.com/#/instrument-for-inquiry-into-the-melody-of-the-landscape/ to see and hear examples of Truemann’s prior constructions. Matthew Truemann’s residency is sponsored by Karen Ristuben.
About the Goetemann Artist Residency
Named in honor of its founder, artist Gordon Goetemann, the Residency fosters innovation and courageous artistic experimentation within a nurturing community that supports cultural tolerance and the exchange of new ideas.
About the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930, the official Welcome Center for Rocky Neck and home of the RNAC, hosts exhibitions, workshops, meetings, lectures and cultural events of all kinds. The Center accommodates up to 100 people. For information about renting the facility for a meeting, theatrical or musical performance, a small wedding or anniversary, both private or for the community, please contact: director@rockyneckartcolony.org.
Named in honor of its founder, artist Gordon Goetemann, the Residency fosters innovation and courageous artistic experimentation within a nurturing community that supports cultural tolerance and the exchange of new ideas.
About the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930, the official Welcome Center for Rocky Neck and home of the RNAC, hosts exhibitions, workshops, meetings, lectures and cultural events of all kinds. The Center accommodates up to 100 people. For information about renting the facility for a meeting, theatrical or musical performance, a small wedding or anniversary, both private or for the community, please contact: director@rockyneckartcolony.org.
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Magnolia Community Farmers’ Market Sunday
Looks like great weather on Sunday for the Magnolia Community Farmers’ Market. Great time to stroll, socialize, get great fruits, veggies, meats, food and treasures. ALso always a great breakfast at Sherry’s Corner Cafe.
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1623 Studios Cape Ann TV building out on Pleasant Street
Change is coming to the streetscape beneath the stunning oriels.
There’s work in progress underway at 11 Pleasant Street downtown Gloucester: 1623 Studios (Cape Ann TV) is building out in the former Cape Ann Art Haven Hive space. I interviewed the station director, Erich Archer, back in 2016 (here) and recall him expressing some street presence downtown as one goal among many. The space on the right of the entrance at 11 Pleasant Street (7 Pleasant Street ,formerly Ruby Wolf) is available to rent.
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The 5th Annual Gloucester Harvest Music Festival~ September 14, 2019 . 10:30am to 8:30pm
Houston…we have a set list! Announcing our lineup with all our amazing bands. Make sure to get your tix in advance! at: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3321532
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Come to Minglewood Harborside and try our buffalo cauliflower. Yummo!
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Schooner Dock Walk
I took some time yesterday morning to walk a couple of docks and admire a few schooners up close. They are incredibly magnificent….true pieces of maritime art.
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Beachcroft Residences at Niles Beach
Here’s an update on the Daventry Lane units at Niles Beach: Beachcroft Residences at Niles Beach.
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Jackie Bennett Roseway, Columbia and Lannon From Schooner Festival
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Updated Hours and Policy Reminders
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A Few Photo Impressions of the Adirondacks
Osseetah Lake 
Typical Backwoods Road 
John Brown’s grave, North Elba, N.Y. 
Tunnel Under Whiteface Mountain 
At John Brown’s Farm 
A Walk In The Woods
We have visited the Adirondack Mountains in N.Y. on a regular basis since 1972. Over the years, I scaled 38 of the 46 Adirondack peaks with summits over 4,000 feet. Most of my climbing was with my son and my brother-in law. My climbing days are over, but I’m still drawn to the region to enjoy the majesty of the mountains, its intricate history and its gleaming waterways. These photos were taken a few weeks ago when we enjoyed a wonderful family reunion in the Saranac Lake area of the Adirondack State Park.
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VIDEO MONTAGE OF GUSTER IN GLOUCESTER AT THE RIVERFEST SEASIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Wonderfully fun and funny, heartfelt, quirky, original, and fabulous musicians all, Guster headlined Gloucester’s first Riverfest Seaside Music Festival. Montage of highlights from the show with favorite songs “Amsterdam,” “Happier,” “Satellite,” “Stay With Me Jesus,” “Homecoming King,” “Ramona,” “Do You Love Me,” “This Could All Be Yours,” and more.
For information on upcoming shows, tickets, store, and to see Guster’s latest hit video for “Overexcited,” go HERE to www.guster.com
Riverfest presented by 92.5 The River and the City of Gloucester, Stage Fort Park. See photos from the show at Kim Smith Designs
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EXCITING NEW INSTALLATION AT iartcolony – OPENING SEPTEMBER 7 AT 5PM
My friend Jill Whitney Armstrong writes that “this is one exhibit not to be missed, with tents in the yard, interactive augmented reality, a magical live painter, free reiki and more! Plus David Robinson has work in the show – a communal atmosphere.”
I am looking forward to attending and hope to see you there!
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More Schooners
This weekend is amazinhg and so much fun.
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Back to school beauty: East Gloucester Elementary
DPW year round endeavors, Backyard Growers beds, and EGS PTO grounds help East Gloucester elementary be back to school ready. Neighbors, too! In August, three generations tackled the turnabout center island.
Before / After
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Back to school beauty: Veterans’ Memorial elementary school
Sunny sunflowers and Backyard Growers beds ready for the first day of school at Veterans’ Memorial Elementary School
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The Parade of Sail
Oh what a morning, more photos to come. Rick and I were on the Lady Jillian.
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BEAUTIFUL SCENES FROM AROUND THE HARBOR DURING SCHOONER FEST
Gloucester in all her glory- part two-filming B-roll around the Harbor
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Ken Knowles Fine Art -Art and Music Gala September 5th
Parking and shuttle at Rockport inn and suites And Location of Gala 102 Main st 10% of all proceeds to Care Dimensions 25$ suggested donation
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Music Around Town ~ September 2-8, 2019
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Good Morning Gloucester 