Closely Related

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CLOSELYRELATED group show curated by Juni VanDyke for Flatrocks Gallery opens May 25, 2018. The opening Reception is Saturday May 26. Participating artists: Kathleen Gerdon ARcher, Shelly Champion, Loren Doucette, Paige Farrell, Jay McLachlan, Barbara Moody, Hans Pundt, Lynne Sausele, Patti Sullivan, Juni VanDyke

from the press release:  CLOSELY RELATED…an exhibit that attempts to identify and examine artistic elements that appear congruently in works by artists related by friendship or marriage, or by filial kinship, or by the duality of artist and place or…other.  (many possibilities)

Is our art influenced by our environment; our politics; the company we keep, and/or by our generic connections?  And is what we create truly unique? Or was Picasso right when he said: “Every painting already has a mother and a father.”?

Mayor Romeo Theken shares reminder for MCC regional meeting in Ipswich

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Dow detail view in ipswich color woodblock printFrom the MCC:

“We wanted to remind you that the Essex County Power of Culture Regional Meeting will take place next Wednesday, May 23rd, 6-8pm in Ipswich. Please join us for a conversation on arts and culture initiatives in the County, and take part in developing your Power of Culture message for your communities and region.”

Where?
Collins Meeting Room
Ipswich Public Library
25 North Main Street
Ipswich, MA 01938-2287

REGISTER here 

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Motif No.1 Day Fest THIS Saturday rain or shine!

Posted on by S.D. Kelly

Lots of good stuff is happening in Rockport this weekend as Rockporters and visitors celebrate the ol’ fishing shack known as Motif No.1 at the annual Motif No.1 Day Fest.

Arts activities, roving poetry, dance, live music, theater, local food, aerialists, acrobats, and much more are on the schedule. It all kicks off with the Motif No.1 Day 5K & Fun Run at 9am, with proceeds going to benefit the Rockport Public Schools’ WELL initiative. We’ll have tents to keep you dry in case of rain, lots of great food, balloons, face-painting, print-making with Rusty and Ingrid, a Pet Parade to benefit Cape Ann Animal Aid – the list goes on…

The Schedule of Events:

So who organizes the Motif No.1 Day Fest? I can hear you asking. Is it the Chamber of Commerce? The Town of Rockport? Magic fairies? No, the organizers of Motif 1 Day volunteer for a local nonprofit called Rockport Exchange. Rockport Exchange works with commercial, cultural, and civic groups to help create a strong sense of community through events and initiatives that promote local food, culture, and industry. Rockport Exchange works hard to be self-funded, but could use your support in sustaining the free community programming the organization provides.

One fun way you can help fund Motif No. 1 Day is by entering the “Win Free Coffee for a Year” raffle at Brothers’ Brew. A $20 ticket gives you a chance for a free cup of coffee every day at Rockport’s favorite doughnut (and more) shop. And the staff at BB throws in specialty coffee as part of the deal for the winner, which makes this prize practically priceless. Last year Rockport’s Harbormaster, Rosemary Lesch, won. And since Rosemary holds court in the corner table nearly every day at Brothers’ Brew, she got her money’s worth with that winning raffle ticket over this past year. Think she can win again? Rosemary is hopeful and has already bought her raffle ticket. You have a few days left to stop by Brothers’ Brew and buy your ticket! Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the Fest! For more details, go to www.rockportexchange.org

 

 

 

 

 

Our Lady of Good Voyage’s Holy Name Society Celebrates the Feast of the Holy Spirit

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

_2018_05_17_103806The Feast of the Holy Spirit is a 700 year old tradition celebrated by the Portuguese people, and has been celebrated at Our Lady of Good Voyage since 1902.

 

 

 

 

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Mr. and Mrs Celestino Goulart are the 2018 Mordomos

This week the parishioners’ of Our Lady of Good Voyage have been attending the Rosary and Mass at the Youth Center led by Mr and Mrs Goulart and Father “Jim” Achadinha.

Sunday May 20th the procession starts at 11:15 at the Youth Center and will proceed to Our Lady of Good Voyage Church for a mass at 11:45. Mr and Mrs Goulart invite all to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Sprit.

Sunning Seals

Posted on by Pat D

Some seals sunning themselves on a recent spring day on Brace Cove. I think these are the first pictures I’ve gotten of these guys on a bright sunny day.   We were happy to see such a great post storm restoration down there!

Check Out Gloucester’s Frankie Ragusa Talking About Gloucester Seafood On Chronicle

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Teen Girls emPOWERed Yoga Workshop

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Treetop Yoga (3A Pond Rd, Gloucester) welcomes our local teen girls this Sunday for a specialty workshop. Teenage yoga is an excellent way to help your child deal with the overwhelming emotional and physical changes that she goes through during adolescence. This workshop will introduce girls to basic yoga poses and connect the poses through a fun flow. We will also find support from each other with partner poses and games. Finally, there will be a short conversation period to learn how to use either breathing techniques or the yoga practice to help calm the mind when girls face stressful moments in the classroom, on the playing field, or during everyday social interactions. Pre-register HERE.

“I was feeling really stressed out in math class the other day, but I pretended I was in Savasana at my desk, and it helped me finish my work. It was crazy. No one…

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GoFundMe Page For Astrid and Fred (West Gloucester fire)

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Hello Joey,

As you probably heard, there was a major fire at a house in West

Gloucester earlier today resulting in a total loss of the home and all

possessions. It was the home of my next door neighbors Astrid af

Klinteberg and Fred Day.  Both of them made it out safely along with

their dog Amelia and eventually they found one of their cats.

A GoFundMe page has been setup at

https://www.gofundme.com/please-help-astrid-amp-fred?viewcontent=92869302

to help them get back on their feet.

If at all possible, publishing a link on the GoodMorningGloucester page

would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Joel Swan (a.k.a. http://simplycapeann.blogspot.com/)

Jazz Brunch at Feather & Wedge Featuring the Park Warsi Duo – May 20 – 10:30 to 2:30 PM

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Feather & Wedge will be jumping this Sunday with music by the Park-Warsi jazz duo. With Jimin Park on piano and Sahil Warsi on double bass, these talented musicians perform frequently in Boston jazz ensembles. They combine their deep love of the old standards and early jazz with a contemporary sensibility. 

Sunday, May 20

10:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Reservations suggested. 978.999.5917

Feather & Wedge, 5 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966

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Our Young Swan Suffers a Second Attack

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns
The Young Swan has survived a second attack by Mr. Swan, but only barely. He is injured and needs veterinary care.
The Young Swan is temporarily back at Lyn Fonzo’s swan sanctuary, until a forever home can be found. Photo courtesy Lyn Fonzo.
Katia Mason shares the following, “Tonight the Young Swan was being chased then attacked by the Senior Male Swan in the Harbor. The neighbors at Hawthorne Point ran into the harbor and broke up the attack and protected the young swan.  Thank goodness for Jodi Swenson at Cape Ann Wildlife who got their message and came to help complete the rescue before the tide came in and it got too dark.
Thanks to the Good Morning Gloucester Blog, neighbors had been following the story and knew what was happening. “
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It’s Thursday! Come by for our $2 bar Menu from 4-6:00 Tonno Gloucester

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It’s Thursday! Come by for our $2 bar Menu from 4-6:00

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BREAKING: TONIGHT ON FOX 25 WITH LITSA PAPPAS SEE OUR GOOD HARBOR BEACH PARKING LOT PLOVERS!

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Thank you to reporter Litsa Pappas and videographer Steve Wright from Fox 25 for taking the time to learn about Gloucester’s nesting Piping Plovers and for sharing their story 🙂

 

Steve Wright and Litsa Pappas

The story airs tonight at 6 on Fox 25!

COME LEND A VOICE TO HELP GLOUCESTER’S PIPING PLOVERS AT TONIGHT’S ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

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Gloucester’s Animal Advisory Committee is meeting tonight to vote on whether or not to change the Good Harbor Beach dog rules. The meeting is at 6:30 at City Hall, 3rd floor. At present dogs are allowed at GHB through April 30th. Our hope is that the new ordinance would shorten the time, to end on March 31st. Nesting Piping Plovers, as well as the many species of shorebirds migrating through (and some also nesting at) Good Harbor Beach would benefit tremendously from this change to the ordinance. Thank you!

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Magnolia Farmers Market

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Almost time for Farmers Markets. YEAH

Start Date: June 25, 2018
Time: 4:00- 6:30
Lexington Avenue, Magnolia, hope to see you all there.