On Washington Street near the rotary, Generous Gardeners planted these beautiful daffodils. They work so hard to help keep our city beautiful.
Good Harbor Beach Inn is open for the season, directly on the beach & sporting new awnings #GloucesterMA 🏖️☀️
Good Harbor Beach Inn is open seasonally, 1 Salt Island Road, Gloucester, MA (978)-283-1489 / TOLL FREE 1-87-SEASHELL. Snack bar opens after May 21
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This Weekend in the Arts 4/26-29/19
Homer at the Beach: A Marine Painter’s Journey, 1869-1880
An Exploration of the Earliest Marine Works of Winslow Homer
On view: August 3 to December 1, 2019
This summer, the Cape Ann Museum will exhibit some 50 original works by renowned American artist Winslow Homer. The exhibition, Homer at the Beach: A Marine Painter’s Journey, 1869-1880, will be the first close examination of the formation of this great artist as a marine painter. The exhibition will include loans from some 40 public and private collections and will be on view from August 3 to December 1, 2019. The Cape Ann Museum will be its sole venue.
27 Pleasant Street • Gloucester, MA 01930
phone: (978) 283-0455 • www.capeannmuseum.org/
RAA&M ANNUAL ART AUCTION 2019
Saturday, May 4th, 2 PM (EST)
Over 200 Lots Featuring Masterworks by Historic Cape Ann Artists Offered in Rockport Art Association & Museum’s 34th Annual Art Auction on Saturday, May 4th, 2 PM (EST) in RAA&M’s Hibbard Gallery.
Auction Preview Exhibition: Wednesday, April 24th – Saturday, May 4th.
Evening Preview Reception: Friday, May 3rd, 5–7 PM with light refreshments.
Auction Preview Gallery Talk with Judith A. Curtis: Sunday, April 28th, 2 PM.
Join noted Cape Ann Art Historian and author Judith A. Curtis for a gallery talk and walk-through tour of the auction artists, as featured in her article from the April issue of American Art Review magazine titled “The Cape Ann School – A Voyage of Discovery.”
An online photo catalog of all auction lots is posted on the RAA&M’s website: rockportartassn.org/auction
Over the years, the Annual Art Auction, a major fundraiser for the Rockport Art Association & Museum (RAA&M), has become a highly anticipated event. As a prestigious art auction, it attracts serious collectors throughout the country, as well as those just starting a collection.
Held in the RAA&M’s Hibbard Gallery, the auction features works by master Cape Ann artists of the past including Aldro T. Hibbard, Anthony Thieme, Emile Gruppé, W. Lester Stevens, Harry A. Vincent, Antonio Cirino, Paul Strisik, Emma Fordyce MacRae, Philip Little, Hayley Lever, Marguerite Pearson, Carl Peters, Al Czerepak, Bernard Corey, and Charles Movalli, among many others. The auction specializes in Cape Ann art, but is not limited to this region and also includes works by numerous other prominent historic American artists.
The auction, now in its 34th year, began with a bequest by founding RAA&M member Antonio Cirino (1888-1983). Cirino left his artwork to the Association with the stipulation that the art be auctioned to help support the organization. The auction quickly evolved to include other historic Cape Ann artists, and has been the Association’s major annual fundraising event ever since.
Bidding is available live at the auction on May 4th, online via www.LiveAuctioneers.com (with advanced registration), or by submitting an absentee bid with the RAA&M in advance.
If you would like more information about the auction or need additional promotional images please contact: Margaret Redington, Program Manager & Auction Coordinator, 978.546.6604 or via email auction@rockportartassn.org.
This Weekend – April 27-29.
Cynthia Curtis Pottery is proud to announce she has been invited to show and sell her work at the Museum of Fine Arts! She and 11 other artists from across the region will be at the Art in Bloom Market in the Shapiro Family Atrium Saturday, Sunday and Monday 12-5.
Save the dates for upcoming shows!
– Art in Bloom Market at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
April 27-29, 10-5:00
www.mfa.org/programs/special-event/art-in-bloom
– Cape Ann Artisans Studio Tour
June 1-2 and Oct. 12-14, 10-5:00
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Love the new clothes at The Gloucester Shop of Cape Ann
Love the clothes at The Gloucester Shop of Cape Ann, 48 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930, 978-282-3227. Here are a couple of photos of the clothes. I actually bought a couple of the outfits. The dresses are so cute and love the skirts, tee shirts, pants, and jewelry. Come on down and take a look.
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Grand Opening for Minglewood Harborside is Tonight! 7-10pm 4.25.2019 ~ Get there early for the ribbon cutting!
APR 25 Minglewood Harborside Grand Opening Party!
Join us for our Grand Opening Party on Thursday, April 25th
7 PM – 10 PM
Minglewood Harborside 25 Rogers St.
Gloucester, MA
Enjoy complimentary light bites from our new menu
Over The Bridge will be in the house, with Live Music starting at 8 PM
Don’t miss it!
**we’ll also have regular seating available if you’d like to come in for dinner**
check out their new website!
http://www.minglewoodharborside.com/
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The celebration continues through the weekend
TOMORROW
First Friday with Big Ol’ Dirty Bucket!
Friday, April 26th, 2019, 7:00pm
Big Ol’ Dirty Bucket has taken the New England music scene by storm since their debut in 2009. The full size ensemble has redefined the sound of classic funk, by slathering it with hip-hop, blending it with flavors of jazz, blues, rock, soul.
Hailing from Boston, Big Ol’ Dirty Bucket is led by the triple-threat of velvet-voiced front-woman Kobi, emcee Micah Casey (a.k.a. “Big Daddy Disco”), and guitar slinger/vocalist Ryan Green (a.k.a “Funk McNasty”). The ferocious and relentless groove of the bands all-original funk music is driven by the the thunderous rhythm section of drummer Dave Share, bassist Joe Cesarz, and percussionist Jim Schunemann. The groups hard-hitting pocket sound is rounded out by Keyboard extraordinaire Scotty King, and a horn section anchored by saxophonist Matt Oliphant, trombone player Rich Houghton, and trumpeter Bryan McCulloch.
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F-Bomb
Saturday, April 27th, 2019, 9:00pm
First gig of the year, and we are stoked that it will be on the first Saturday night of the highly anticipated new Minglewood Harborside! Everybody in town is wanting to see the renovations they made, so we anticipate a FULL capacity show. Carpool, and get there EARLY! Stay safe, and let’s have a Fn ROCKING time.
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Toni Lynn Washington Tonight! Dave Sag’s Blues Party @ The Rhumb Line 8:30pm 4.25.2019
Oh, boy! Thursday at the Rummbbie: let’s hear it for Toni Lynn Washington! What a gal! What a singer! She’ll have you convulsing in the aisles with her full tilt R&B klaxoning and really bad jokes. Like me! There’s a reason she’s been around for years and successfully, too.She just nails it.
A dance party! 830 to 1130 Backed by Mike DiBari, of Madhouse™ fame, on gootar, and Steve Bankuti, humina, humina, on drums.
40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732
http://www.therhumbline.com/
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New Great Marsh brewery construction moving right along and Bicentennial Celebrations 2019 #EssexMA
Great Marsh Brewing Company expansion is well underway on the former Fortune Palace site at 99 Main Street in Essex, Ma. The brew pub makes a statement on the skyline and will have incredible views. Slated to open in the fall of 2019, the new brewery and restaurant received a five million bond boost from MassDevelopment and partnership with Webber Restaurant Group. North shore owner John Collins resides in Newburyport. If progress remains on track, the opening will sync right in with Town of Essex Bicentennial Celebrations in 2019 (see brochure below).
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Archaeological Site, Nora, Sardinia
This site is quite large and very interesting. Nora sits on a peninsula not far from Cagliari, Sardinia. It was settled by the Phoenicians (Lebanese) in the late 9th century or early 8th century BC. The town came under Roman control in 238BC and became an important trading center .
Much of the town is now under water.
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Visitors to Gloucester From Denmark
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Last chance to catch Once Upon a Contest in Manchester-by-the-Sea and temporary public art by Leslie Galacar
Tomorrow is the last day to catch the travel exhibition Once Upon a contest in Manchester. Explore fantastic new children’s books by local authors and artists at the lovely Manchester Historical Museum. Friday will also be the last chance to catch Leslie Galacar’s temporary work consisting of a series of intricate illustrations that progress from the entry to the main gallery. Can you find this one on site?
The exhibition changes with each installation as each locale and architecture is unique and special- as are the programs and public art component. The reading and art exhibit is coming to Essex next, opening on May 4th at TOHP Burnham Library.
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2019 brochure is out! Woman Owned Businesses on the Byway
Trifold brochure see the front here and the back here. Donna Ardizonni, Johnanne Cassia, Bachman and Essex Heritage contributed photography for the new edition.
Woman Owned Businesses on the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway post on Facebook and Instagram. Contact Pauline Bresnahan paulinesgifts@gmail.com or Johanne Cassia jwcassia@gmail.com with any questions. Tours welcome.
Essex National Heritage – Essex Coastal Scenic Byway
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All-Clad “Deal Of The Day” Sale Today
Check out the huge All-Clad Sale On Amazon At This Link
I’m a huge fan of our All-Clad cookware!
From Gizmodo-
“If you’re still using the $10 pots and pans you bought when you moved into your first apartment, Amazon’s All-Clad sale has your name on it. While All-Clad cookware is never cheap, it heats up much faster and more evenly than most pans thanks to its trademark steel-encased aluminum core, and is basically indestructible to boot. You may never have to buy pans again in your life if you buy these.
The highlights here are a combo pack with both am 8” and 10″ frying pan set and 12″ and a 10″ tri-ply skillet for $154. These skillets are some of the most popular pieces of cookware we’ve ever posted, and usually cost $100 or more individually. Just be warned, once you use the skillets, you’ll want to start buying All-Clad versions of everything.”
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Come Support GHS Girls Lacrosse at 525
Enjoy the delicious food and cozy atmosphere at Magnolia’s 525 next Tuesday, April 30th, and simultaneously help support the hard working girls on the Gloucester High School Lacrosse team!
A portion of earning between the hours of 4:30 to 9:30 will help raise funds to support their efforts this year. You enjoy a great meal and company of friends….while helping the team enjoy a great season.
Read more about 525 HERE and take a peek at their menu and beverage list!
We hope to see you there!
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Sunday- Dory Prep (Sanding and Painting) week 4
Boat Prep Sunday
We are going to be prepping (sanding and scraping and painting) the two practice and four race boats for the season this weekend. Looks like Mother Nature doesn’t want us to work on Saturday so this weekend we will try Sunday. We need to finish the boats so as many people as possible would be greatly appreciated. Any one with extension cords, sanders, scraper or able arms please bring them. The more people the faster we get the boats in.
Sunday April 28th 8:30 AM
Upon your arrival text Bill Edmonds (978) 675-6007 so he can open the gate for you. We will have some sanders and scrapers to use. We have four boats to prep and six boats to paint. The more people we have the better so come all members. Thank you in advance for your help.
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Ripple on the Water in Essex
We enjoyed dinner at the recently opened Ripple on the Water Restaurant in Essex. The vibe is beach house casual, the service friendly and efficient (shout outs to Cathy, Lily, Michelle and Tom). GMG Jimmy splurged on chicken and waffles, which he enjoyed very much! Except for the bite he allowed me to take, every bit was eaten. My lobster rolls were perfectly proportioned and yummy. We’ll go back! Looking forward to the outdoor seating.
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Weekend Workshops at Treetop Yoga
Looking forward to a full weekend of rock and roll, meditation, advancing our practices, and giving back.
PINK FLOYD FLOW WITH AMY CONNORS
Friday, April 26, 6:30-8:00 PM
Join Amy Connors for a 90 minute Vinyasa flow set to a stellar Pink Floyd soundtrack. Class will include Reiki Assists and each student will receive a charged crystal to take home with them after the experience. 
Investment: $30 In Advance/ $35 Day Of
KARMA CLASS TO BENEFIT WELLSPRING
Saturday, April 27, 6:30-7:30 PM
Gather with others to celebrate the important work that Wellspring has been doing for over 35 years. Erin Mckay will lead a heart opening practice that brings our community together to practice compassion and empathy. This year’s Women’s Luncheon will honor the value of empathy with a presentation by Dr. Helen Reiss, author of The Empathy Effect.
When we allow ourselves to be more open…
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PLOVERS NESTING IN THE PARKING LOTS AT STAGE FORT PARK, O’MALEY, AND GOOD HARBOR BEACH
How to tell the difference between a Piping Plover and a Killdeer
This past week, we have received a half dozen reports of “plovers” nesting in local parking lots. Folks are correct, they are a type of plover, but they are not Piping Plovers. The bird is a more common sort, a Killdeer, and Killdeers, like Piping Plovers (and other species of plovers), share many similar courting, nest scraping, mating, and defensive behaviors.
Killdeer courting in the parking lot at Stage Fort Park
Killdeers have been nesting in the dunes and in the Good Harbor Beach parking lot for a number of years, and some years they even have two broods. Last year, the first brood of the season hatched from a nest in the dunes, the second brood, from a nest at the perimeter of the parking lot. For the second nest, Gloucester’s amazing DPW crew put up a large rock adjacent to the nest, to prevent cars from driving over the nest.
We don’t hear as much about Killdeer Plovers because they are not an endangered species. Killdeers are found in every state of the continental US, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America. They are the least shorebird-like of shorebirds because they breed and dwell in many types of habitats including grasslands, fields, urban areas, gravel pits, airports, parking lots, athletic fields, and golf courses. Despite their super ability to adapt to human habitats, it is a species in decline.
Killdeers are nearly twice as large as Piping Plovers, but you wouldn’t know that unless you see them side-by-side. The easiest way to tell the difference is Killdeers have two black collar bands whereas PiPls only have one.
Killdeers have a red eye ring, two collar bands, and a black, longer bill.
Piping Plovers have one collar band, no red eye ring, and an orange bill tipped black.
The back and wing feathers of the Killdeers are a mid-shade of brown, with rust and orange under wings. This coloration more easily blends with gravel pits, grasslands, and scrubby dune habitats. The Piping Plover’s wing and back feathers are a soft pale gray, in shades of driftwood and sand; the birds are much better camouflaged for beach life. The Killdeer has a red eye ring, the Piping Plover’s eyes are jet black. Killdeer’s bills are more elongated and are a solid black, the PiPls’s is shorter and orange, tipped in black. Piping Plovers have orangish legs; Killdeer’s legs are light buff and light gray.
The feathers of the Killdeers at Stage Fort park blend beautifully with gravel, scrubby grass, and dirt found there in the parking lot. Notice in the third photo in the above gallery how the Killdeer blends with its grassy surroundings.
Piping Plovers are camouflaged in coastal hues of sand and driftwood
The same advice that applies to observing Piping Plover chicks as does to Killdeer chicks. Watch from a safe distance that does not cause the birds to flush and never pick up or touch the eggs or chick.
Killdeer and Piping Plover chicks are precocial. That is a word biologists use to describe a baby bird’s stage of development at birth. Precocial means that shortly after hatching, the bird is fully mobile. Plover chicks are not completely mature, they still need parents to help regulate their body temperature, but they have downy feathers and can run and feed themselves within moments after emerging. Both Killdeer and Piping plover chicks are well camouflaged in their natural habitats.
The opposite of precocial is altricial. Birds that hatch helpless, naked, usually blind, and are incapable of departing the nest are altricial. Robins and Cardinals are examples of altricial birds.
Killdeer chicks are well hidden in their habitats, as are Piping Plovers chicks in theirs.
Follow this link for more photos of Killdeers and chicks
Even though they are not Piping Plovers, we still love to hear about Killdeers and to learn more about where they are nesting in our area. Please email me at kimsmithdesigns@hotmail.com if you have any information you would like to share about Killdeers. Thank you.
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The Great Gloucester Cleanup
The One Hour at a Time Gang will be at St. Peter’s Square
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Jazz Dinner Featuring Alex Olsen – Thursday at Feather and Wedge in Rockport
Stop in at Feather & Wedge Thursday for an evening of music by jazz keyboardist, Alex Olsen! Alex has performed in world-renowned venues including Rose Hall, Symphony Hall, and Lincoln Center alongside genre-defining artists such as Wynton Marsalis, John Oates of Hall and Oates, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He is known for his inventive compositions and improvisation drawing inspiration from his studies in jazz, classic orchestral, and hip-hop. Recipient of several awards from international jazz competitions including Essentially Ellington, Alex graduated from the Berklee College of Music with honors and is now frequently playing in the Boston music scene.
Reservations highly suggested! 978.999.5917
Thursday, April 25
7:30 – 10:00 PM
Feather & Wedge, 5 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
978-999-5917
http://featherandwedge.com/events
Good Morning Gloucester 