What’s New with Backyard Growers

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Looking for a way to support Backyard Growers this winter?

Join us on March 3rd as we partner with Treetop Yoga for a Karma class!

Yogi VeggiesTreetop’s Emma Delphin will lead the class and provide the bartending skills. Emma offers an energizing, lighthearted 1 hour flow and after we will celebrate our community with a fun post savasana cocktail!

Minimum donation of $10 includes the class and the cocktail – all money raised will go to Backyard Growers.

If you find more zen in the garden then on the mat, consider supporting our Give-A-Garden, Get-A-Garden Program.

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The Get-a-Garden, Give-a-Garden is a program for those who are not income eligible for the Backyard Garden Program. When you participate in the Get-a-Garden, Give-a-Garden program, not only do you get a garden, but you make it possible for a low-income Gloucester family to have a garden just like yours!  When you make a contribution…

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Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ Tonights special guest: John Rockwell 7pm 2.21.2018

Posted on by Joanne

Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, February 21st – 7pm
My Musical Guest: JOHN ROCKWELL!

Apologies for previous misinformation with upcoming guests.
This week we have the ever popular John Rockwell gracing
our presence (Liz Frame will be with us in March). Among so
many other wonderful selections, John will be performing his
great rendition of “Bartender’s Blues” in honor of Michael’s
ensuing retirement. ~ Fly

FOR THOSE WHO MISSED IT: After 38 incredible years, our
beloved bartender, Micheal Gallagher has decided to retire. His
final shift will be Wednesday, February 28. We have a very special
night of music in store for him which you won’t want to miss!
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen……now features Janet Brown with some new and healthy ideas!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
2/28 – Michael Gallagher’s Final Shift!

3/7 – Toni Ann

3/14 – Ron Schrank

3/21 – Liz Frame

3/28 – J.B. & Dave Brown

Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂

Empire Alley

Posted on by davefernandes2

While out walking around taking night photos i turned around and saw this. Had to set up and take the shot. The shadows, light and the lines all came together pretty well.

IMPORTANT Safety Notice in Response to Parkland Florida Incident

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Gloucester Public Schools

Our mission is for all students to be successful, engaged, lifelong learners

 Richard Safier, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

Phone: (978) 281-9800/Fax: (978) 281-9899

Email: rsafier@gloucesterschools.com

Dear Parents/Guardians and Colleagues,

On Wednesday, we all learned of a massive shooting at a Florida high school. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families, school staff and the communities affected by this unthinkable tragedy. While reports continue to unfold the circumstances, we know that an incident of this magnitude is troubling to adults and children alike as we struggle to understand why tragedies such as this occur. Please know that the safety of our students, staff and faculty is our number one priority in the Gloucester Public Schools. Our schools continue to work hard at maintaining and refining our building emergency preparedness plans. Our plans have been developed in coordination with local police (I last met with a member of the police department on Monday on just this issue) and the fire and emergency management departments of the City of Gloucester. Their extensive training and guidance has been at the forefront of our plans. We have, in turn, trained our school staffs and regularly practice scenario-based drills at every school. Please be assured that preparedness for emergencies has been and continues to be a top priority in your schools.

Currently, students are safely attending our schools, and may or may not be aware of the most recent incident which occurred just two days ago. As we enter the vacation week, however, this incident will no doubt be discussed among families and throughout the nation for days to come. For your immediate reference, here are some suggestions to help make your children feel safe:

 

  • Turn off or monitor the television. Endless news programs are likely to heighten anxiety, and young children cannot distinguish between images on television and their personal reality;
  • Maintain a normal routine;
  • Stick to facts. Answer questions factually. “Yes, there was a very sad incident in Florida yesterday, but your teacher and principal are working very hard to keep you safe;”
  • Remain calm and reassuring; children take their cues from their parents, teachers and adults;
  • Be optimistic;
  • Be a good listener and observer; pay attention to changes in behavior;
  • Take care of yourself; you are better able to help your students if you are coping well.

If you are anxious or upset, your students are more likely to be so as well. Our schools are ready with counseling support for those children who might need additional reassurance. Please let your school principal or counselor know if you have specific concerns about your student/s. We are in the process of organizing and scheduling our training sessions and drills for the spring (these vary in execution at the different levels–high school, middle school, and elementary school due to the age and developmental stages of the children). For more information, please refer to the National Association of School Psychologists, Talking_To_Children_About_Violence.pdf.

The painful reality is that no school district or public place can ever be completely immune from such senseless violence. We recognize, however, that safety and security does not rest with an individual, a facility, or the district alone, but rather that safety is everybody’s responsibility. We all play a vital role in staying vigilant, aware, and in reporting any concerns.

We are asking all staff and parents to remain engaged with our schools and to know that our safety and security measures are in place. We want our schools to remain welcome and inviting places for all students and families, but please understand that some of our safety and security measures must continue to be a priority regardless of inconvenience. We know that you share in our concern and our focus on safety and security.

Thank you for your support. Please contact your principal with any questions or concerns.

Respectfully,

Richard Safier

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Never Look Backwards

Posted on by Pat D

Stairways around town have special beauty.  The trip up offers promise with each step; sometimes the destination can be life changing.  Rudyard Kipling, who has his own special place in Gloucester history said: “Never look backwards or you’ll fall down the stairs.”  Some of these stairs beg you to climb. Never looking backwards seems like sound advice.

 

Added bonus homage to Rudyard Kipling in case you haven’t seen this recently:

Shout Out To Easy Ship and Pack

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I can’t say enough good things about Easy Ship and Pack at East Gloucester Shaws Plaza. I literally showed up and was in and out on a minute.

HUGE NEWS FOR FELLOW LOVERS OF CREME BRULEE!

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

I know there are more than a few of you out there. Just saying–DUCKWORTH’S BISTROT is now serving crème brûlée!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nicole’s Blood Orange Crème Brûlée is beyond fantastic. My darling husband took me to our fabulous neighborhood French bistrot, and favorite hangout, for a divine Valentine’s dinner. Tom had his very favorite, the chicken schnitzel and I ordered two half-portion dinners–the always to-die-for lobster and vegetable risotto, and steak with an exquisite Bernaise sauce. Of course it was one dinner too many, with their very generous portions, and the lobster made for the greatest lunch the following day. Michelle, and all the staff at Duckworth’s, make every dining experience there a wonderful treat, with their warm, welcoming ways. Thank you Nicole and Ken Duckworth for the best Valentine’s dinner date ever!

Only a cell phone photo, next time bringing my good camera! 

Beautiful Fish: Shad -By Al Bezanson

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns
 

A typical member of the herring tribe. Largest of the herrings that visit our gulf, growing to a length of 2 ½ feet.  One tagged in Chesapeake Bay was recaught 39 days later at Race Point.  The shad, like the alewife, spends most of its life at sea, and makes most of its growth there, but runs up into fresh rivers to spawn, the spent fish soon returning to salt water, and its fry running down also.

From Fishes of the Gulf of Maine by Bigelow and Schroeder, 1953

In the spring of 1778, the shad run in the Schuylkill River saved George Washington’s army from starvation at Valley Forge. Thus one could claim that this country owes its victory over the British to shad and, hence, the title of John McPhee’s book, The Founding Fish.

https://us.macmillan.com/thefoundingfish/johnmcphee/9780374528836/

Al Bezanson

Artists’ Call for Entries

Posted on by James Eves

Artists’ Call for Entries

from combat veterans for the exhibition:

IN WAR AND AFTER: The Art of Combat Veterans

May 17 – June 24, 2018

The Rocky Neck Art Colony invites combat veterans to submit works of art to be considered for inclusion in the exhibition, “In War and After: The Art of Combat Veterans” a six-week exhibit at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930.

Curator/Juror: Ken Hruby – Combat Veteran, West Point graduate, Sculptor, Author, Faculty at School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University, Boston Massachusetts.
Submissions: Online, via Smarter Entry
Deadline for Submissions: Midnight, Friday, March 23, 2018
Exhibition Dates: May 17 – June 24, 2018
Gallery Hours: Thursday – Sunday, 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Opening Reception: Sunday, May 20, 4-6 p.m.

The Intent of this Exhibition

The exhibition seeks to show the work of artists who are combat veterans working in the visual arts. Artists are urged to submit their best work, showing or interpreting the realities of war or its aftermath —the lives, emotions, tragedies, and actions of those who have lived through theaters of war, civilian and armed forces, and it effects upon them, their loved ones, friends and comrades—perhaps exploring the relationships between military citizens and their civilian counterparts.

Eligibility

Open to all veterans who served in the Combat Artist Program as well as Combat Veterans engaged in the visual arts from all branches of the military.

Details for Submission

All media are welcome: painting, photography, signed and numbered prints, drawings, pastels, assemblage, small sculpture, videos, mixed media and more.

  • Entry fee: In appreciation of the artists who are submitting, all entry fees will be paid by the exhibition sponsors.
  • Include an Artist Statement and a Bio (PDF, Doc, or txt files). Include in the Bio the artist’s Branch, Dates and Theater of service.
  • Artists may submit images for up to three works of art, one image per two-dimensional work and up to three images for each three-dimensional work.
  • Entries must be submitted via the “Smarter Entry” online entry system, see
    https://client.smarterentry.com/rnac
  • You will need good quality photos of your work in JPEG format, sized no greater than 2MB, maximum 1200 pixels for the longest dimension. Each image must be labeled with the following information: last name, first name initial, title, medium.jpg. Example: Smith_J_SunsetSymphony_acrylic.jpg
  • Smarter Entry will not accept special characters, (e.g. !@#$%^&*+()][{}|/) on jpeg labels.
  • Two-dimensional art should not exceed 48” maximum width.
  • Three-dimensional art should fit on a 16×16” pedestal, be hangable or free-standing.
  • For exceptions to be considered: Please contact the Exhibitions Committee at entry@rockyneckartcolony.org as soon as possible. Every effort will be made to accommodate your work.
  • Submissions deadline: 11:59 PM, Friday, March 23, 2018.
  • Notification: Works and artists selected for the exhibition will be announced on the RNAC website (http://rockyneckartcolony.org) on Friday, March 30, 2018 by 5:00 PM.

Commissions on Sales

  • 40% commission on the sale of non-member work
  • 25% commission on the sale of RNAC member work.

NOTE: Artists must be members at the time of the beginning of the exhibition to take advantage of the reduced commission rate. Membership is $100. For membership information please see: http://rockyneckartcolony.org.

About the Curator

Ken Hruby is a sculptor, an author, and a faculty member of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University in Boston. As a combat veteran who served in Korea and Vietnam, his work has been shown in numerous group and solo shows across the nation and is included in several private and public collections, including the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum in Chicago and the Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester, MA. See more about Ken here: http://www.kenhruby.org/

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The Mission of The Rocky Neck Art Colony, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, is to nurture excellence in the arts through exhibitions, workshops, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. Long renowned for its luminous light, Gloucester’s harbor and coastal location has been a magnet for some of the most revered realist painters in American art and a catalyst for the progressive ideas of artists as Stuart Davis, Marsden Hartley, Theresa Bernstein, Milton Avery, and Nell Blaine, among many others. Today, Rocky Neck continues to attract artists and art lovers to a thriving creative community. For up-to-date information visit rockyneckartcolony.org.

We at the Rocky Neck Art Colony look forward to seeing your work!

Sound Harbor’s FIRST Open Mic on March 4th

Posted on by Catherine

NEW! Middle and High School students are invited to participate in Sound Harbor’s first Open Mic hosted by Renee Dupuis March 4th, 2018, 2PM-5PM. All instruments welcome.

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Check out their updated website , like ’em on Facebook, and sign up for their newsletter to find out about all their great musical offerings.