This year is the 500th anniversary of The Assumption by Titian. It is located in the grand Basilica Dei Frari in Venice, completed in 1396. We attended an awesome choral concert there tonight.
People watching whales from Cape Ann Motor Inn, Long Beach, Rocks
Cape Ann Marina guests can see whales from their rooms! Back home from work and spotted three whales immediately which means that some of the six right whales have been feeding more than ten hours HERE. It’s thrilling! I even saw one head to Salt Island and back. They check in and circle together. Two are lingering off Long Beach on the Gloucester side. When two and three are gliding along, stepped back one by one nearly together in a line, and moving fast, the legendary sea serpent stories did come to mind.
Nearly as much fun are the clusters of whale watchers at the waters edge like schooner race photos of yore. I added a short video with Long Beach cottages and the stretch of sand in the background to give another relational vantage.
Long Beach video to show relation to sand and seawall–they’re further out now with tide coming in
early morning post began 6:30am
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Thank you Coast Guard
Watching the Coast Guard practicing the other day, want to thank you them for all they do.
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Bill Lee can find Fenway again
In 1969 Bill “Spaceman” Lee found Fenway Park on Jersey Street. They changed the name of the street and the gerbil traded him to Montreal for Stan Papi and a bag of balls. On the back of Fenway Park someone wrote the question, “WHO THE HELL IS STAN PAPI?” and the Red Sox quickly erased it. There were a few of us that kept writing it back on the wall until Zimmer gave up and ran off to New York.
Fun fact: Before GPS it was handy to memorize Street names to get around Boston.
The alphabet is whole again.
Arlington
Berkeley
Clarendon
Dartmouth
Exeter
Fairfield
Gloucester
Hereford
Ipswich
Jersey
Kilmarnock
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STUNNING CLOSEUP PHOTOS RIGHT WHALES FEEDING OFF LONG BEACH FROM MARTIN DEL VECCHIO
Martin writes, “The North Atlantic Right Whales that have been spotted around Gloucester spent the morning feeding just off Long Beach. And I mean just off; in some cases, within 20 feet of the rocks.
There were at least four of them, which represents 1% of the global population of this extremely endangered species, which has been described as “on the brink of extinction” (https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/national/amp-stories/right-whales-are-on-the-brink-of-extinction/). This past year has been a tough one, with no confirmed live births, and more than a dozen deaths due to boat strikes and entanglements.
They seemed to my untrained eye to be adults, much larger than the juvenile who visited Bass Rocks in 2015 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJVnGpiwigY). And unlike that whale, which seemed to be exploring and playing, these whales were feeding systematically.”
All photos copyright Martin DelVecchio
See Marty’s flicker album here for more North Atlantic Right Whale photos:
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Opening Reception at Deering Gallery
Please join Jan Weishanker & Judith Wright
Saturday May 5th 3:00-6:00pm
for the opening reception of
‘Two Women, Two Friends | Recent Works’ @ Jane
Deering Gallery . 19 Pleasant Street . Gloucester MA
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Grandmother, Mother and daughter
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Kathy Roberts, Artist Reception
Artist Reception on Saturday, May 5. 9:00am – 11:30am
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Santander Bank US – Branch (Manchester, MA) 17 Union Street, Manchester, Massachusetts 01944
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Public
· Hosted by “The Cape Ann Art Gallery’ of Kathy Roberts
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EMPTY BOWL FUNDRAISER celebrates 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPEN DOOR
Last night our Community came together to pick out some beautiful hand-made bowls and share a simple meal of soup and bread with our neighbors as a reminder that, every night across this country, people stand in line for just that, a bowl of soup, bread and something to drink. At the end of the night, the bowl goes home as a reminder that, somewhere, someone’s bowl is truly empty. I’m happy to report there wasn’t an Empty Bowl in the house and lots of funds and awareness were raised for this great cause! Part of last night’s fundraiser was to celebrate The Open Door‘s 40th Anniversary of serving the Cape Ann Community!
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The obsession continues
Thank you Catherine for letting me know where the whales were feeding. So exciting even in the rain.
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What a show! Whales so close you can hear the blows Gloucester, MA
They’re making a bunch of noise!
2 min video below *apologies for the hand held zoom–trying to share some of this natural wonder
4 whales in this one
Prior post– WHALES 5+ feeding between Salt Island & Long Beach visible from shore now! #GloucesterMA
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WHALES 5+ feeding between Salt Island & Long Beach visible from shore now! #GloucesterMA
Update: we spotted five or six right whales at 6:30AM just off the shore between Salt Island and Thacher. They remained feeding in the area for 11+ hours. Two crossed past the Rockport side of Long Beach, and back again. They were surprisingly fast at times! Post was updated during the day with more photos and videos. I hope some photogs with professional lens will be sharing soon.
30 seconds 4 right whales out of 6 off Gloucester Ma, Long Beach, Twin Lights in backgrounds
1 min video tracking 1 of 6 right whales
How close? This close: here’s another image from an FOB whales out her window!
Is this Atlantic right whale detection app active?
Second post- close up
Third post after work– 3 whales still feeding here 11+ hours later!
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10th Annual Gloucester Public Schools Arts Festival
The Gloucester Public Schools Art Festival is back! Join us for a free day-long celebration of art, music, dance and theater. Amazing artwork by Gloucester’s pre-K-12 students will be on display and performances will take place all day. We’ll even have a group painting project with Cape Ann Art Haven taking place in the Cape Ann Museum Courtyard. Don’t miss this fun, family event for all ages. Sponsored by Gloucester Education FoundationWhen: Saturday, May 12, 2018 11:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Downtown Gloucester – Sawyer Free Library, City Hall & Cape Ann Museum,
For more info:https://www.facebook.com/events/2131934250371512/
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Cape Ann Museum:
11 – 1 Community Art Project – Paint with Art Haven (Courtyard)
12 – 12:20 Veterans’ 4th & 5th Grade Chorus “The Gleeful Eagles” (Auditorium)
12:20 – 12:40 O’Maley Chorus Performance (Auditorium)
12:40 – 1 GHS Chorus Performance (Auditorium)
2 – 2:30 GHS Theatre Program Performance: Once…
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Colorful New Art Exhibit at Rose Baker
Juni Van Dyke, Director of the Art Program at the Rose Baker Senior Center, recently unveiled the Artists of the Month exhibit for May and June. Every two months artists from the program are honored with an exhibit of their works in the lobby of the Senior Center. The public is encouraged to stop by the Center between 9am and 4pm any weekday to see the work of these accomplished artists.
For May and June, Juni has selected two artists who have been honored before: Helen Burgess and MaryRhinelander McCarl. The artists are shown below: Helen (l) and Mary (r) with Juni in front of the exhibit.
Helen Burgess was honored in an exhibit last February with her daughter Valerie Sadler. It was Valerie who convinced her Mother to attend the Rose Baker art program. Although Helen insisted she had no artistic talent at all, she gave the program a…
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Calling All Gloucester Businesses…
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TREMENDOUS DAY OF SAFETY AND SURVIVAL TRAINING AT THE USCG WITH THE FISHING PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT SERVICES
A full day of Safety and Survival Training was held today at Gloucester’s Coast Guard Station. SST is cosponsored by the Fishing Partnership Support Services, Division of Marine Fisheries, and the USCoast Guard. “Fishermen are 37 times more likely to die on the job than policemen. And on top of that, New England’s waters are the most dangerous in the country. Safety and survival training is not something to ignore—it’s desperately needed and can truly be life-saving for everyone on your boat.” Training was conducted in these vital areas:
- Man-Overboard Procedures
- Fire Fighting & Emergency Communications
- Flooding & Pump Operation
- Flares & EPIRBs
- Survival Suits
- Life Raft Equipment
- Helicopter Hoist Procedures
- Basic First Aid
To learn more about the Fishing Partnership Support Services Safety and Survival Training, and all the services provided to fishermen, visit their website here.
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WHERE TO PURCHASE PAPER STRAWS ON CAPE ANN?
Plastic straw stuck in a turtle’s nostril.
Have you made the switch to glass, paper, bamboo, or metal straws? I love paper straws, they are much easier on wildlife and the environment, and am looking for a local place to purchase. Paper straws are carried randomly at the grocery market and I can find them online, but I was wondering if our readers know who might carry them locally, and with consistency, which led me to wondering also, have any of our local restaurants made the switch to anything-but-plastic straws?
We would love to support these businesses. Please write and let us know if you know of a source and/or of a restaurant. Thank you! 
Garbage left on the beach becomes garbage polluting our ocean.
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Walking at dusk
The sky looked so pretty the other night taking a walk at dusk. (I actually was looking for the whales) new obsession.
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Yawn, Another Sunset on Cape Ann: Wednesday May 3, 2018
But it was 72 degrees Fahrenheit, no wind, no bugs, no mosquitoes, the asparagus just popped out of the ground, summer is stretched out in front of us, and the Ryan and Wood Knockabout Gin in my glass is ice cold.
Like Bill Murray in Groundhog Day describing the one day in his life he would like to repeat over and over, this one. And maybe today too.
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Art show at Beauport Hotel
Attention Art lovers on Cape Ann!
Art show at Beauport Hotel
Beauport Grand Ballroom | Beauport Hotel Gloucester| 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 5:30PM to 8:30PM
COST: If you’re interested in showcasing and selling your work, there is a $25 entrance fee. All sales will be directly handled by the artists, and all funds go directly to them. The event itself is free and open to the public.
Beauport Hotel Gloucester will be hosting their next Art show at Beauport Hotel on Wednesday, May 23 from 5:30 to 8:30PM. The evening will consist of over 50 artists from Rocky Neck Art Association, North Shore Art Association, and other local organizations. They’ll be showcasing and selling their paintings, photographs, and sketches. All funds go directly to the artists. In addition, there will be live music from 6 to 9PM, light refreshments, cash bar, and an all-day 15% off sale in the Beauport Boutique.
CALLING ALL CAPE ANN PHOTOGRAPHERS, PAINTERS, AND SKETCH ARTISTS
HOW TO SIGN UP: To sign up, please call the Beauport Boutique at 978.282.0008 extension 4 between the hours of 9AM and 9PM. Once you provide your information, you will need to provide your e-mail so the Boutique staff can send you a link for payment. Once the payment is received, your spot will be reserved. Please keep in mind that calling the boutique does not guarantee your spot, but it’s still needed for the sign up process. Spots are limited.
Requirements: In order to be eligible, you must be a resident of Cape Ann. Eligible works of art include paintings, photography, sketches, drawings, and other forms of canvas-like art. Due to the nature and theme of this event, we will not be accepting 3D works of art, sculptures, jewelry, and other forms.
Additional details will be given upon calling the Boutique.
If you’re interested in sharing the event, please find our Facebook event on Beauport Hotel’s profile. In addition, we will be sending along a digital flyer in the coming days if you would like to hand them to your guests. If you have any additional questions, please call the Beauport Boutique during business hours (7 days a week from 9AM to 9PM.) Thank you!
Beauport Hotel Gloucester | 55 Commercial St | Gloucester, MA 01930 | BeauportHotel.com • 978.282.0008 ext. 4
Good Morning Gloucester 