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This Weekend in the Arts 12/14-17/18
New Exhibition at Jane Deering Gallery
Opening Reception: Saturday, December 15th 4:00-6:30pm
Jane Deering Gallery presents Jeffrey Marshall | Working the Waterfront with an opening reception for the public on Saturday December 15th from 4:00-6:30pm @ 19 Pleasant Street, Gloucester. Marshall moved into his studio on Gloucesterās Morse-Sibley Wharf in 2016 and began months of observing, drawing and painting the life and rhythms at the wharf, most often watching the fishermenās pick-up trucks that filled the area under his studio.Ā In Marshallās words ā ā¦. trucks pull up cab to cab to talk, or haul gear, and might stay for hours, days, or minutes.ā These works soon became a visual documentĀ ā a reflection ā respecting the movements and surroundings, the friendships and struggles of fishermen and lobstermen, at work at a specific place; and, too, connecting Marshall more strongly to the city he now calls home. The gallery will be open Saturdays and Sundays 1:00-4:00pm and by appointment through January 27, 2019.Ā Works in the exhibition can be viewed at janedeeringgallery.com info@janedeeringgallery.com . 917-902-4359
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In the paint- O’Maley
O’Maley in the paint- waning winter light, flag, and spruced up courts were so pretty on a cold winter’s day.Ā
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OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND! 5 STANWOOD POINT, UNIT B GLOUCESTER
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Jeffrey Marshall opens at Jane Deering Gallery
Jane Deering Gallery opening reception of Jeffrey Marshall | Working the Waterfront Saturday, December 15th, 4:00 ā 6:30 pm @ 19 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA
from the release:
“Jeff Marshallās studio sits above the tide on Smith Cove and overlooks a truck corral down at the Morse Sibley Wharf. Itās where ļ¬sherman hitch their workhorses for however long it takes to get the ļ¬sh from out there to back here. The ancient pilings driven deep into clay centuries ago and sistered to newer stringers form a solid structure. ā¦. Pickup trucks rest on a scrapple of broken asphalt penned-in by rusting cargo containers and dredges laced with Tansy gone to seed. ā¦ Decomposing memories of ļ¬sheries past ā a Gillnet dries on a wooden spool and a stone-age winch is ready to start a new life as a mooring stone. Future ļ¬shers will shelter in the lee of their steeds to talk weather, the price of ļ¬sh and about that new electric pick-up truck, theyāre gonna get someday.Ā So now comes Marshall to set himself, easel, paints and tools at the hub of this sometimes milling sometimes solitary station where ļ¬shers hitch their warhorses, cast the lines and slip to the fog. He knows the situation and the terrain down the old pier and his subjects know how to hold a pose.”-Ā Ken Riaf 2018 from the catalogue essay of the exhibition Gone ā¦..Fishing
āThe contested landscape has been my subject for over a decade, from the post-Katrina neighborhoods of New Orleans to the coastline of Massachusetts. I look for imagery that echoes the complex social and environmental issues of speciļ¬c places that I love. The subjects I choose are often overlooked, revealed as thematic possibilities only after intense visual research of a site. When I moved into my studio at Morse-Sibley Wharf in East Gloucester in 2016, I spent months drawing as a way of taking inventory of my surroundings, much of which I was lucky enough to view from my windows. This long process of drawing and painting from observation has allowed me to focus on what seems to drive the work, friendships, family, and struggles of the ļ¬shermen and lobstermen who show up to this place every day.ā ā Jeffrey Marshall 2018
About the artist
Jeļ¬rey Marshall has a BFA from Cornell University and and MFA in painting and printmaking from Massachusetts College of Art. He is a lifelong educator, most recently an Associate Professor of Art Foundation at Mount Ida College in Newton, MA. Previously he was Associate Professor of Graphic Design at The New England Institute of Art. His teaching career started with Teach for America in New Orleans, where he taught elementary school. His drawings and paintings have been shown in many national venues, including the Cape Ann Museum, Aspen Museum of Art, The University of Rhode Island, The Boston Center for the Arts, and Endicott College among many others. His New Orleans Drawing Project, a 10-year document of the city’s post-Katrina Recovery, was featured in The New York Times, Art New England and Artscope Magazine. The artist lives/works in Gloucester MA; he maintains a studio on Morse-Sibley Wharf.
Jane Deering Gallery, 19 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA
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Taking a break at Eastern point
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PLASTIC BAG ORDINANCE INFORMATION AND UPDATE FROM GLOUCESTER CLEAN CITY COMMISSION AINSLEY SMITH
Ainsley Smith writes,
What happens when the Plastic Bag Ordinance goes into effect?
Starting January 1st, 2019 retail stores will no longer distribute single use plastic bags at checkout. Thin plastic bags will still be available in the produce, deli, meat/seafood, and bulk sections of grocery stores.
What will retailers use?
Stores may provide you with any of the following:
āŖ Compostable bags made of organic materials
āŖ Paper bags
āŖ Cardboard boxes
āŖ Stores may sell reusable bags made from cloth, canvas, or thick plastic materials for a fee
What can you bring to a retailer in order to accommodate your shopping needs?
You can bring your own reusable bags or boxes, or you can bring your own plastic bags that youāve saved from other shopping trips. You can also use the paper bags or boxes provided at the store.
How do you manage pet waste or personal items?
You can use produce bags, newspaper bags, or any bags you saved from your recent purchases. If you donāt need these bags, you can share with a neighbor who may want to use them. You can also purchase pet waste and garbage bags, such as the 13 gallon waste bags that will fit small waste barrels. You can buy plastic waste bags of any size at your local grocer.
How do you keep reusable bags clean?
Designate one set of reusable bags for groceries ā do not use them for gym clothes or other errands. Reusable bags made of fabric should be safe for machine washing with a mild detergent.
Reusable bags made of plastics should be rinsed or wiped clean with a damp cloth and general kitchen cleaner. Cleaning is recommended monthly or whenever bags contact raw meat or fish.
For additional questions, contact the Gloucester Clean City Commission at GloucesterMACleanCommission@gmail.com or your City Councilor.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gloucester’s Plastic Bag Ordinance
What happens when the Plastic Bag Ordinance goes into effect?
Starting January 1st, 2019 retail stores will no longer distribute single use plastic bags at checkout. Thin plastic bags will still be available in the produce, deli, meat/seafood, and bulk sections of grocery stores.
What will retailers use?
Stores may provide you with any of the following:
āŖ Compostable bags made of organic materials
āŖ Paper bags
āŖ Cardboard boxes
āŖ Stores may sell reusable bags made from cloth, canvas, or thick plastic materials for a fee
What can you bring to a retailer in order to accommodate your shopping needs?
You can bring your own reusable bags or boxes, or you can bring your own plastic bags that youāve saved from other shopping trips. You can also use the paper bags or boxes provided at the store.
How do you manage pet waste or personal items?
You can use produce bags, newspaper bags, or any bags you saved from your recent purchases. If you donāt need these bags, you can share with a neighbor who may want to use them. You can also purchase pet waste and garbage bags, such as the 13 gallon waste bags that will fit small waste barrels. You can buy plastic waste bags of any size at your local grocer.
How do you keep reusable bags clean?
Designate one set of reusable bags for groceries ā do not use them for gym clothes or other errands. Reusable bags made of fabric should be safe for machine washing with a mild detergent.
Reusable bags made of plastics should be rinsed or wiped clean with a damp cloth and general kitchen cleaner. Cleaning is recommended monthly or whenever bags contact raw meat or fish.
For additional questions, contact the Gloucester Clean City Commission at GloucesterMACleanCommission@gmail.com or your City Councilor.
Thank you
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Nichole’s Picks 12/15 + 12/16
Pick #1: Rockport Makers Festival
Saturday and Sunday!Ā Read more HERE
Please read more to learn about all of the fun and exciting activities that will be taking place.Ā Much thanks to the organizers, volunteers, and participants!Ā What a fun holiday weekend.
Just some of the fun…
Print-your-own event at Rusty + Ingrid
A book signing at the Paper Mermaid by the author of A Day in Rockport
Meet and Greet with puppies from Cape Ann Animal Aid at the Good Dog Gallery
Jam Making Demo at Seven South Street Inn
Indoor Farmers Market
Horse Carriage Rides
A showing of A Christmas Carol at 7:00 pm for FREE at the Shalin Liu
and much, much more…..Ā Not to mention all of the great shopping one can do!
A Town-wide Festival
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Shop local and handmade
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Maker-themed events in local shops
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Fun and crafty family activities
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Festive food, holiday music
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Special programming at Rockport’s famous art venues
Pick #2: Holiday Ice Skating at MarketStreet’s Rink
With the new warming tent and JP Licks hot cocoa next door, this is a fun way to get the kids outside and knock off some holiday shopping at the same time.
Pick #3: Winter Lights at the Stevens-Coolidge Place
NEW: This holiday season, the gardens at two of our most popular historic homes,Ā NaumkeagĀ in Stockbridge andĀ The Stevens-Coolidge PlaceĀ in North Andover will sparkle with thousands of shimmering holiday lights. Each weekend features performances and activities for the whole family, from the young to the young at heart.Ā See something new throughout the season.
Don your coats, pull on your boots and join us for a new family tradition!
Please note: paths may be muddy and slippery, please wear appropriate footwear. No handicap parking available at Naumkeag though drop off at the front driveway is permitted.
Select a date below to purchase your tickets
Entrance to the gardens is ticketed in 15-minute increments between 5-8PM. Upon selecting a date below, you will be prompted to select an arrival time. Please be prepared to arrive 10 minutes prior to your ticketed entrance time to help expedite the check-in process.Members: $12
Nonmembers: $17
Children 12 and under: FREE
READ MORE HERE
As always, for a comprehensive list of family activities, visit our friends at North Shore Kid!
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Where in the World on Cape Ann Round 2
A while ago, I promised I would continue this series of pictures of CB (crystal ball) around Cape Ann. Round 1 was pretty easy; round 2 is more difficult. Can you tell where CB has been recently?
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The Best Christmas Gift on Cape Ann!
Cape Ann Gift Certificates are the perfect gift for anyone on your list.Ā They can be used at over 200 local shops, restaurants, service businesses and more! Stop by the Chamber office at 33 Commercial Street today to finish your holiday shopping.Ā They can also be purchased at Gloucester Shawās locations and Tuckās Candy & Gifts in Rockport.
Gift certificates are available in any denomination over $10. There is a 50 cent charge per gift certificate.Ā You will receive a list of all participating businesses with each gift certificate purchase.
Not only do Cape Ann Gift Certificates make perfect giftsā¦ they are also a great way to support our local businesses by keeping it local for the holidays!
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New GMG Sticka Unboxing With Chuck Shewbridge At Gloucester Graphics
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Last week Cape Ann Museum loaded 5,000+ issues of newspaper published on Cape Ann between 1827-1900 into a truck. The Gloucester Telegraph, Cape Ann Advertiser,
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Last week we loaded 5,000+ issues of newspaper published on Cape Ann btwn 1827-1900 into a truck. The Gloucester Telegraph, Cape Ann Advertiser, and many more will be microfilmed, digitized, and then returned. Soon, they will be available online with open access for us all to search and explore…just in time for the 400th!
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ARE WE GOING TO HAVE A SUPER SNOWY WINTER??
Emma, Ben, and Lily – note that the snow is nearly as high as is the Duckworth’s sign – Snowmageddon 2015
On Sunday’s podcast we asked our guest, Chris Spittle, the Cape Ann weatherman to predict whether 2018-2019 would be a snowy winter, or not. Judging by the snowstorms of the past that have brought the greatest amounts of snowfall, it is likely that we may very well have a snowy winter and here’s why Chris suggests yes.
Historically, the greatest amounts of snowfall occur when North America’s trade winds are transitioning (Neutral state) from La NiƱa to El NiƱo. During the transition, and at the beginning (weakest) state of the transition to El NiƱo we are most likely to experience the greatest amounts of snowfall. Currently, La NiƱa (east to west trade winds) is oscillating to El NiƱo (west to east).
Chris shared the graphic below classifying the ten worst snowstorms of the past two centuries.
On the plus side, El NiƱo summers are generally warmer š
NOAA website: What are El NiƱo and La NiƱa?
El NiƱo and La NiƱa are opposite phases of a natural climate pattern across the tropical Pacific Ocean that swings back and forth every 3-7 years on average. Together, they are called ENSO (pronounced āen-soā), which is short for El NiƱo-SouthernĀ Oscillation.
The ENSO pattern in the tropical Pacific can be in one of three states: El NiƱo, Neutral, or La NiƱa. El NiƱo (the warm phase) and La NiƱa (the cool phase) lead to significant differences from the average ocean temperatures, winds, surface pressure, and rainfall across parts of the tropical Pacific. Neutral indicates that conditions are near their long-term average.
Our front dooryard, in 2015, between blizzards.
Pirate’s Lane East Gloucester 2015
Plum Street 2015
We even had visit from a Snow Goose during the winter of 2015! He mixed with a flock of Canada Geese, staying for about a week, foraging on sea grass at Good Harbor Beach.Ā
Eastern Point Lighthouse Snowy Day
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Black Beach Sunset
This time of the year I am totally obsessed with sunsets.
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Nia with Linda Holiday Schedule
Tomorrowās Nia class at MAGMA on Thursday December 13 at 10:15 am will be your last chance for your 70ās fix. Ā Next week, holiday music! Ā Not just ordinary holiday music, but some unusual pieces including a Klezmer version of Joy to the World or Oy to the World, and the Christmas Can Can.
Schedule changes for the next few weeks:
- Classes at Rose Baker Center: Ā Dec 17 at 1 PM
- Rose Baker Center is closed on Xmas and New Yearās Eve so no classes.
- Classes at MAGMA: Ā Dec 13 and 20 at 10:15 AM
- MAGMA is closed the week between Xmas and New Yearās Day so no classes
- MAGMA Classes resume on Jan 4 at 10:15 AM
- Rose Baker Center Classes resume on Jan 7 at 1 PM
MAGMA Building Access:
You may find MAGMA byĀ either entering the building on the Pleasant St. side or viaĀ the Main St. entrance. Ā Theā¦
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Quentin Callewaert This week Wednesdays with Fly Amero @ The Rhumb Line 7pm 12.12.2018
Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, December 12 – 7pm
My Musical Guest: QUENTIN CALLEWAERT!
Kid Dynamite returns! The fantastic Quentin Callewaert lights
up the Rhumb Line stage this week with his fiery youthful
spirit, unlimited energy and oh-so snappy fingerpickin’! No one
ever wants to miss one of his nights with us. We hit at 7! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen……features Morgan Forsythe! Dishes are better than ever before!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Next week…
12/19 – Amero Family Christmas
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there š
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Our Harbormaster Has Achieved A Marinas.com Boaters Choice Award! Congratulations To The Harbormaster Office!
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Holiday Marketplace
Agape Brewing Community
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Visitors to Gloucester – Vikings from Norway
Good Morning Gloucester 