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Sold 91+ million! Edward Hopper crushes world auction records at Christie’s American sale
The 1929 painting, Chop Suey, by Edward Hopper, sold for $91,875,000 (including auction and buyer premiums) on November 13, 2018. It was the premiere lot at Christie’s November sale of American art, and provided quite a return for the heirs dispensing the Barney A. Ebsworth marquee collection. A native of St. Louis, Ebsworth made his fortune in the travel industry (Royal Cruise Lines). He maintained ties with museums across the country because of his stellar collection. Reportedly, Ebsworth promised to gift the painting to the Seattle Art Museum about 2007 and contradicted those statements in later years. Even if it’s spelled out directly, wills and contracts can be broken.
The hammer price for Chop Suey was 85 million net which fell squarely within its presale auction estimate range of 70 million to 100 million. The buyer is unknown. There was a bidding war, and initial rumors suggest it was acquired for a public collection.
Hopper’s prices have raced since 2000. Hopper’s former record at auction was 40.5 million- also at Christie’s– for East Wind Over Weehawken, a 1934 oil painting sold on November 26, 2013. That sale toppled Hopper’s prior record of $26.9 million (for Hotel Window).
Just ten years ago, one of Hopper’s large Gloucester houses drawings, Prospect Street Gloucester, 1928/1929, sold for 2 million from yet another Christie’s sale. Hopper’s 1934 oil painting Sun on Prospect Street has been part of the Cincinnati Art Museum collection as a result of the Edwin and Virginia Irwin Memorial since 1959.
At 8.4 million, Cape Ann Granite was a savvy purchase from the sales last spring.
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Millbrook Meadow Holiday wreaths
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Ralph and Kim DiGiorgio Represent At The Country Music Awards
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Peace, Love, and Beauport
Beauport’s iconic Volkswagen Beach Buses, our Hippie buses as they were called when I was first learning to drive, exude Peace and Love….. if I were naming the darling duo that’s what I would call them.
I stop and snap a photo of them each and every time I see them parked at the Beauport.
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9 ribbon cuttings! Byway kiosks
Essex National Heritage Heather Goss, Project Manager, shares save the date notice
Ribbon Cuttings – Essex Coastal Scenic Byway Kiosk Installations save the dates
- BEVERLY, Wednesday, December 5th, 9:30am
Location: 191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915IPSWICH, Wednesday, December 5th at 1:00pm
Location: 36 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA 01938LYNN, Friday, December 7th, 9:00am
Location: Intersection of Union and Broad Street, Lynn, MA 01901SALEM, Friday, December 7th, 11:00am
Location: 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA 01970SALISBURY, Friday, December 7th, 4:00pm
Location: Maria Miles Visitor Center, Exit 60 on Route 95, South Bound, Salisbury, 01952MARBLEHEAD, Monday, December 10th, 1:00pm
Location: Chamber’s Information Booth, at the intersection of Pleasant, Essex and Spring Streets, Marblehead, MA 01945NEWBURYPORT, Tuesday, December 11th, 9:30am
Location: Information Booth, 35 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA 01950ESSEX, Tuesday, December 11th, 1:00pm
Location: 113 Main Street, Essex, MA 01929GLOUCESTER, Wednesday, December 19th, 10:00am
Location: Stage Fort Park, 24 Hough Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
About the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway kiosks:
The Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage) is pleased to announce the installation of 9 informational kiosks in communities along the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway, a state-designated route linking 14 coastal cities and towns from Lynn to Salisbury. These kiosks are a part of a wayfinding signage project that has been ongoing for over a decade with the goal of supporting a tourism-based economic initiative by showcasing the region’s historic, cultural, and natural places. Envisioned as a sustainable form of economic development, the route of the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway was established by the state legislature in the mid-2000s. The 90-mile Essex Coastal byway is one of 15 state-designated scenic byways in Massachusetts and guides visitors and residents through one of the country’s most picturesque and historically significant regions – Boston’s legendary North Shore. The route features mile after mile of breathtaking vistas, historic homes, access to world-class art and culture destinations, distinctive local businesses and visitor centers. With the addition of these kiosks to the existing wayfinding signage, travelers of the byway will be able to access visitor- related information about the communities and the Essex National Heritage Area, stimulating the exploration of the byway region’s extensive heritage sites, recreational resources, and visitor services. Additionally, these kiosks list byway access routes from local major highways and are an accessible resource for the public year-round. From south to north byway communities are Lynn, Swampscott, Marblehead, Salem, Beverly, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, Ipswich, Rowley, Newbury, Newburyport and Salisbury. “Essex Heritage is working to support our local economy and the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway is an excellent vehicle for promoting tourism within these communities,” said Essex Heritage CEO Annie Harris, “The kiosks help bring attention to our enduring local landmarks and demonstrate how heritage sites continue to financially benefit the businesses and residents of this coastal region.” The wayfinding signage and kiosk system was funded by a grant from the Federal Highway administration (FHWA) with matching funds provided by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The hardware and panels were designed by Omloop Design based in Framingham, with strong support and direction from stakeholders within the represented communities*. The kiosks were fabricated and installed by Design Communications Ltd (DCL). Essex Heritage is organizing ribbon cutting ceremonies for each community receiving a Byway Kiosk.
*In Gloucester most recently those assisting ENA with the Kiosks include Marie Santos, Gloucester’s Community Development (and Voice of Gloucester HarborWalk narration), and Elizabeth Carey, Director Discover Gloucester.
About Essex Heritage and the Essex National Heritage Area:
Essex Heritage is the non-profit organization that manages the Essex National Heritage Area by developing programs that enhance, preserve, and encourage recreation, education, conservation and interpretation projects on Boston’s North Shore and the Lower Merrimack River Valley. The Essex National Heritage Area is comprised of the 34 cities and towns of Essex County, MA. For more information, visit http://www.EssexHeritage.org or call (978) 740-0444.
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Cripple Cove in Shadow and Light
Cripple Cove is a small hidden treasure that speaks to Gloucester’s personality. On a dreary day or in bright sunshine, it’s a sight to behold.
Personally I feel the sunshine presents the true glory of this area.
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Gloucester and @WickedTuna on The Today Show today 11/14 between 8:30am and 9:30am.
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Nia, Thursday, Nov. 15, 10:15 am at MAGMA Classic Nia-AYA
What is Nia? Safe, thoughtful, cardiovascular fitness to great music! No-impact movement, adaptable to all levels of fitness and ability. Nia is a fun, no-impact cardiovascular, fitness program that draws from
three areas of movement:
- Martial Arts:Tai Chi, Taekwando & Aikido,
- Dance Arts:Jazz, Modern & Interpretive Dance
- Healing Arts:Yoga, Alexander Technique &
Feldenkrais Method
Nia can be practiced by people of all ages and ability levels. Nia can be done in bare feet and comfortable workout or yoga clothing.
For more info visit niawithlinda.com
Experience a Classic Nia routine. Our current routine, AYA, is classic Nia by co founder Carlos Rosas. Great music, moves and a good workout without impact on the tootsies. Time to care for the body and mind after all the political shenanigans. Here’s a link to samples of the music (click here).
Building Access Update: Filming in the building is complete so…
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City Of Gloucester Community Electricity Aggregation Program Information
Opt-Out Period Ends This Saturday, November 17th
To learn more:
Call: (866) 456-8232
Or go to the website: www.gloucester-cea.com
Keep in mind that your National Grid bill is divided into two sets of charges, one for supply and one for delivery. The Gloucester CEA program will only impact the supply portion of your bill. This is identified on your National Grid bill under Supply Services. The program does not affect the delivery or transmission portions of your bill which are substantial. Additionally, summer rates have been historically lower than winter rates. For example, the National Grid residential rate for summer 2018 was 10.87 cents/kWh.
THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF SAVINGS
The primary intent of the program is to provide price stability and savings over the duration of the 36-month term. National Grid’s rates for electric supply change every six months for Residential and Small Commercial customers and every three…
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Cape Ann Report – Community Round Table
Maureen Aylward hosts Cape Ann Report – Community Round Table, a discussion about community issues with: Bob Gillis, President of the Cape Ann Savings Bank and Tri-Chair of Gloucester 400; Greg Bover of CB Fisk; and Dick Prouty, Co-Chair of TownGreen2025.
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GRAND HERON OF THE GREAT MARSH: CAPE ANN’S GREAT BLUE HERONS
Mostly elegant, though sometimes appearing comically Pterodactylus-like, the Great Blue Heron is found in nearly every region of the United States, Mexico, and Central America, as well as the southern provinces of Canada.
Its light weight, a mere five pounds, belies the fact that the Great Blue Heron is North America’s largest heron, with a wingspan of up to six and a half feet and a height of four and a half feet. I write elegant because it truly has a grace unsurpassed when in repose or waiting to strike a fish. Images of Pterodactylus come to mind when you see the bird battling for territory with other herons or flapping about in a tree top; the Heron loses all its sophisticated exquisiteness, transformed into what looks like a great winged beast.
Pterodactylus images courtesy wiki commons media
This summer past was a tremendous year for observing herons and egrets on Cape Ann. Our marshes, ponds, and waterways were rife with Little Blue Herons, Snowy Egrets, Great Egrets, Yellow-crowned Night Herons, Black-crowned Night Herons, Green Herons, American Bitterns, and especially Great Blue Herons.
Great Blue Herons, Little Blue Herons, Snowy Egrets and Great Egrets, Cape Ann
At nearly every location Great Blue Herons were seen foraging either with a flock of mixed herons and egrets, or in a solitary manner. Great Blue Herons hunt day and night and I would often find them at daybreak. They will stand quietly for hours, repeatedly striking the water with lightning bolt swiftness, almost always resurfacing with fish or frog. Great Blue Herons are survivalists and their diet is wide ranging, including large and small fish, frogs, insects, small mammals, and even other birds. Because of its highly varied diet, the Great Blue Heron is able to spend winters further north than most other species of herons and egrets. Even when after waters freeze, we still see them on our shores well into December.
Great Blue Herons are sometimes mistakenly referred to as cranes, which they are not. Cranes are entirely different species. Bas relief at Crane Estate, Ipswich.
Don’t you think it amazing how perfectly these largest of North America’s herons meld with the surrounding landscape?
Here are some moments from this past summer and autumn observing the elusively elegant (mostly), and sometimes comical, Great Blue Heron.
Fishing – Great Blue Herons capture small fish and amphibians by plunging into water and then swallowing whole the prey. They also use their powerful bills like a dagger to spear larger fish.
Great Blue Heron Range Map
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Great Blue Herons
Driving by Clark Pond on Monday, noticed this beautiful Heron and then saw two more playing with ducks. The photo with the ducks is grainy due to the sun right in my lens.
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Write a letter to the FCC to support 1623 Studios (Cape Ann TV) community media
New rules may be implemented with the FCC that could decimate funding to local community television. You still have time to weigh in with public comments today and tomorrow. See below for a current 2018 update and easy how-tos for public comments. (You can read more about the FCC history and cape ann tv leading up to 1623 studios in a prior 2016 post.)
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LETTER TEMPLATES & HOW TO FILE COMMENTS BY 11/14/18
You can submit a comment to the FCC before November 15th with these steps:
- Go to this link: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/proceedings?q=name:((05-311))
- Click on ‘+ Express ‘
- Fill in your information and send
You can also the template found here. You can find other sample letters you can get from local lawmakers about the rulemaking to enter into the record. Let us know if you have questions!
BACKGROUND
The FCC’s “Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making (FNPRM) on Cable Franchising” was published in the Federal Register on October 15. This means that the deadline for comments will be November 14. This proposed Rule seeks to redefine and place a value on cable franchise obligations that have been traditionally defined as “In-Kind” (backhaul of signal, IPG, possibly our PEG channels themselves). The result would be to charge these “expenses” back against the franchise fee and essentially undermine the intent of the Cable Act. The national impact on PEG Access and local municipalities could be devastating.
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US Senator Edward Markey of Massachusetts knows community media and why it exists. He was on the House committee that helped enact the 1984 Cable Act that supported PEG across the United States. That’s why he’s outraged at the actions of the Federal Communications Commission to destabilize communities in its FNPRM on Cable Franchsing.
Among other things, the rulemaking proposes to define “in-kind” support so broadly it will allow cable companies to deduct just about ANY support against franchise fees – thus defunding municipalities AND community television.
Senator Markey is trying to organize Democratic US Senators to support a letter to the FCC disapproving of the proposed rulemaking. ACM wants to thank him for the effort. He’s been a champion of our cause for many years! Here are the Senators who so far have agreed to sign on to the Markey letter:
- Senator Tammy Baldwin (WI)
- Senator Ben Cardin (MD)
- Senator Maggie Hassan (NH)
- Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow (MI)
- Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden (OR)
- Senator Bernie Sanders (VT)
We want to thank all the ACM members who’ve been contacting their US Senators about signing on, but we need more! Please contact your US Senator about joining Senator Markey’s effort to oppose the FNPRM. You may notice some Democratic Senators who are not on the list!
If you need assistance or background information about the FNPRM, please contact Mike Wassenaar by email at mwassenaar@allcommunitymedia.org.
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Gloucester Smiles-1068
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Please support O’Maley Academy After School Program!!!!
Please support O’Maley Academy After School Program!!!!
O’Maley Academy Invites you …..
Please join us at Jalapenos on Wednesday, November14th!!!!
Fun starts around 5:00!
10% of all food purchases go DIRECTLY to O’Maley Academy After School Program!!!!
If you can’t join us grab some take out! That works too!
We hope to see you all there!!!!!
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Who Wore it Better?
Something happened over the weekend that made me remember that I snapped these photos at Stone’s Pub right around Halloween.
Freddy and I happened to be sitting at the bar for a quick bite when one of Stone’s patrons came in dressed as, none other than, Stone’s bartender Jamie.
Nice job. He did, in fact, shave his head and dye his beard to complete the outfit along with donning the Stone’s Pub t-shirt and jeans.
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Critters at Parker River
Here’s some of the wonderful wildlife we saw at the Parker River National Wilidlife Refuge last week. Although it may have seemed quiet at the refuge, the critters just go about their business as usual. We enjoy our trips to Parker River and I do plan to renew my membership.
Bird watchers in the vicinity told me this is a Cooper’s Hawk.
I was surprised to find the Great Blue Heron.
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Well The Blog Redesign Had Been In The Works For Weeks. I Hope You All Like It
We’re coming up on 11 years and I don’t want to rest on our laurels. It was time to freshen up. Some of the things added are the podcast preview clips which are a lot of fun (to me anyway). We now have a larger header with rotating photos from this past year (many of which are in the new calendar).
It’s a cleaner design, less blocky and has an easier to read font.
Piece by piece I agonized over changing things but I think you, our readers will benefit and ultimately that’s what makes me happy.
Do me a favor, even if you hate it, lie to me and tell me it’s great. I don’t want to have to do another redesign for a while. 😉
If you’re reading this it means you’ve figured out you scroll down to the content. Hoping some of the less savvy folks don’t just hit the full screen landing page and freak out, not knowing they should scroll down.
Good Morning Gloucester 
