Artist, writer, sommelier- PAIGE FARRELL | RELATIONSHIPS photography exhibit at Jane Deering Gallery #GloucesterMA
Don’t miss evocative pairings Paige Farrell solo exhibition


The exhibition Paige Farrell | Relationships will be at Jane Deering Gallery, 19 Pleasant Street, Gloucester MA through February 27th with a reception on Saturday February 23rd from 4:00-6:30pm. Farrell (writer, sommelier, and wine consultant) reveals the relationship between the world of two arts — the art of photography and the art of the grape. Her monthly wine column appears in Northshore Magazine, and she writes for The SOMM Journal, Boston Wine School, Winestone, and Reservoir and Wollaston Wine & Spirits. Farrell will be traveling to Valencia, Spain in March as the official wine correspondent for the Boston press, then to the Champagne region in France. Farrell holds a BA in French from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with studies at Paris-Sorbonne University, Paris, France and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Presently, she is a Diploma Candidate with the prestigious Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). Gallery hours: Saturday and Sunday 12noon-5:00pm and by appointment at farrellpaige@gmail.com
Nip Litter taking over
At tonight’s City Council meeting a resolution will be discussed and [we hope] signed to send a message to the statehouse – it’s time to take action on nip litter.
A way to nix nip litter: Council considers resolution to add water, tiny liquor bottles to deposit bill

Check Out Victory Designs by Vee
Check out Victory Designs by Vee for some unique, handmade, locally crafted gifts for friends far and wide or for yourself and your home.
I have ordered three of her Longitude and Latitude signs and they are wonderful. She takes custom orders and creates them quickly….with very fair prices! While the photos I have included are of her signs, she also designs custom apparel so be sure to scroll through the Facebook page here
I think these are such fantastic gifts for weddings, vacation homes, home buyers, college graduates (with their college/university symbol), businesses (I ordered one for the school where I work…see below), to celebrate an engagement, or honeymoon, favorite vacation destination….. the possibilities are endless!
You can contact her via message on Facebook or at the following email: DesignsByVionette@gmail.com







Back in the Day Main Street
The 1943 photographs taken by Gordon Parks for the Farm Security Administration have been discussed in previous Good Morning Gloucester posts but I just thought it might be interesting to show you one example of a view of Main Street in 1943 and one taken 2019. Very different and yet much the same. Other photos from this collection can be viewed here.


Nia classes on Cape Ann in February New Routine “Source” featuring the music of Lis Addison
New Nia Routine-“Source”
This new routine from Nia headquarters focuses, no pun intended, on the movement of the eyes and how that movement directs the rest of the body especially the spine and head. The music for the routine is from Lis Addison.
Lis Addison is an award winning and internationally recognized Composer, Vocalist, Keyboardist and Electronic Musician who creates and records music in her Singing Tree Studio. She specializes in electronic and world music designed to inspire, empower and support healing for the individual and the natural world.
Not sure what Nia is all about? Here is a video from founder, Debbie Rosas on Nia.
Nia cardio-dance workouts combine 52 simple moves with dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts to get you fit in 60 minutes – body, mind, emotion, and spirit.
Nia is non-impact, practiced barefoot, and adaptable to individual needs and abilities. Nia classes are taught by…
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Chicken Chimichanga Beat Down
With Eric, Chris and The Rabbit
BEAUTIFUL SNOWY EVENING IN GLOUCESTER TOWN- with MAN AT THE WHEEL, DESTINOS, UU CHURCH, OUR LADY OF GOOD VOYAGE, ST. JOHN’S, AND MORE
To music teacher, with love & the kids are alright (what a happy Massachusetts story!)
Friends from New York, Kansas City and Los Angeles shared this heartwarming feel good wedding rehearsal story- Hingham Middle School students surprise their teacher. #MassProud

Free North Shore Home Value Report via mail
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Feeling Lucky? Get Your Tickets for the Irish Sweepstakes Today!

Every March, The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce hosts its Annual Irish Sweepstakes. A total of $20,000 is given away at this fun event – including one Grand Prize of $10,000. The Irish Sweepstakes also features a 50/50 raffle, a traditional Irish dinner and much more!
Tickets are sold for $100 each and grant you and a guest entrance the night of the event. There is a limit of 400 tickets sold – the best odds on Cape Ann!
Tickets for the Irish Sweepstakes go fast and we’ve been known to sell out.
Call us at 978-283-1601 or stop by the Chamber today to get yours.
Can’t make it to the event? No problem! You do not have to be present to win.
NOT ONE, BUT TWO SNOWY OWL BOYS!
Not one, but two, Snowy boys were well camouflaged amidst the rocks. They were far apart from one another when one flew toward the other. The stationary fellow didn’t move an inch and barely opened his eyes, while the flying fellow hid himself expertly behind a clump of dry wildflowers. The two sleepily hung out together, positioned not twenty feet apart.
I wished I could have stayed to see if they would behave territorially, but frozen fingers chided me off the beach.
I see you little Snowy Boy!
A flock of Snow Buntings foraged in between the rocks and they too were well-camouflaged.
SAVE THE DATE! Piping Plover Ecology, Management, and Conservation
Sponsored by the City of Gloucester Animal Advisory Committee
Nine Piping Plover Fledglings, Coffins Beach, Gloucester
On Saturday March 30, 2019 Dr. Katharine Parsons, Director, Coastal Waterbird Program for Mass Audubon will be giving a presentation on Piping Plovers. The talk will be held at the Library, downstairs in the Friend room.
Dr. Katharine Parsons received her Bachelor’s degree from Smith College and Ph.D. in Ecology from Rutgers University. She has 35 years of experience in coastal waterbird research, management and policy in the northeast. Since 2011, Dr. Parsons has directed Mass Audubon’s Coastal Waterbird Program which works with coastal communities throughout Massachusetts to protect rare birds and their habitats. In addition, she has taught courses in coastal ecology and natural systems at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design since 2008. Her presentation at the Gloucester Public Library will cover Piping Plover ecology, management and conservation.
City Announcements From Sefathia No Council Meeting Tonight, No Parking Ban

Adventureman is in Virginia!
Afternoon at the State Pier

Magnolia Library Blood Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px4afUhzUxE#action=share
Magnolia Library and Community Center is hosting a blood drive with Red Cross on Friday, February 15 from 2-7pm. Since many blood drives nationwide have been cancelled recently due to extreme weather, donations & support are critical. To limit your wait in line, RSVP an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org/donate
1 Lexington Avenue
Magnolia, Gloucester, MA 01930
978-525-3343
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Tong Ren Healing Circle ~
🎼 Monday, Monday, so good to me
Monday Mornin’, it was all I hoped it would be
Oh Monday mornin’, Monday mornin’ couldn’t guarantee…that Monday evenin’ you could still be HERE with us (just a play on the Mamas & Papas song)
But it’s true – tonight at 7pm join our Tong Ren healing circle ✨
When: Tonight, Monday, February 11
Where: Ayurveda Wellness Healing, 25C Lexington Ave, 2nd Floor, Magnolia, MA
Donation of $10 suggested.
We promise we won’t sing 😊
For further details check out our Facebook page, website or email us.
info@ayurvedawellnesshealing.com
http://www.ayurvedawellnesshealing.com




