SAVE THE DATES! OFFICIAL SAINT PETER’S FIESTA 2018

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WEDNESDAY JUNE 27th THROUGH SUNDAY JULY 1st!!!

Sara Favazza, Joe Novello, Al Millefoglie

Thursday, June 23

6:30 p.m. Fiesta 5K Road Race, start at Stage Fort Park, finish line at St. Peter’s Park. Contact Cape Ann YMCA.

8-11 p.m. Entertainment, Dance and Music featuring Wild Fire at St. Peter’s Park

Youth 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament: Contact Cape Ann YMCA

Friday, June 24

4:45 p.m. Greasy Pole Contest and Women’s Seine Boat Races, Pavilion Beach

6:30 p.m. Entertainment at St. Peter’s Square

7:30 p.m. Formal Opening, St. Peter’s Square, followed by Elio Lorusso and Seabreeze entertainment until 11:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 25

9:30 a.m. Family Activity Day at Newell Stadium, Gloucester High School

10 a.m., Pavilion Beach, Military Seine Boat Race: U.S. Coast Guard vs. U.S. Navy, and Gloucester Fire Department vs. Gloucester Police Department

3 p.m. Children’s Games at Beach Court

4:45 p.m. Sports Events off Pavilion Beach: Seine Boat Races and Greasy Pole Contest

8-11:30 p.m. Musical Entertainment at St. Peter’s Square: Gian Faraone and Big Band Orchestra

Sunday, June 26

10 a.m. Celebration of Mass of St. Peter, at St. Peter’s Park

Noon: Procession begins after Outdoor Mass, Washington Street to Prospect Street to Main Street

3 p.m. Blessing of the Fleet, Stacy Boulevard

3 p.m. Concert, United States Navy Band Northeast, St. Peter’s Park

4:45 p.m. Sports Events off Pavilion Beach: Seine Boat Races and Greasy Pole Contest

6:30 p.m. Children’s Pinata Contest, Pascucci Court

6:30-7:15 p.m. Musical entertainment at St. Peter’s Square: Jimmy Geany

7:15 p.m. Awards Ceremony: Trophies awarded to winners of the Sports Events, St. Peter’s Park

8:30 p.m. Musical Entertainment at St. Peter’s Park: Paul London

11 p.m. Raffle Drawings and Closing Procession, St. Peter’s Park

Thank you to Saint Peter’s Fiesta Committee member Al Millefoglie for sharing the dates of the Saint Peter’s Fiesta 2018!


Sunday Walkers 2017

“Sisters” Giambanco Greasy Pole Rally

 

One Billion Rising event at City Hall February 14 3pm

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read more and for more information contact Kelley Hiland, Public Health Nurse 978-325-5266 for the Coalition for the Prevention of Domestic Abuse::

ONE BILLION RISING

The Gloucester Coalition for the Prevention of Domestic Abuse, Strong Men Don’t Bully, HAWC, the YWCA North Shore Rape Crisis Center, and the City of Gloucester invite you to join

ONE BILLION RISING TO STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS. RISE IN SOLIDARITY AND JOIN THE GLOBAL CAMPAIGN!

On Wednesday February 14, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall, Gloucester will join with activists from around the world for ONE BILLION RISING, the largest action in the history of V-Day, the global activist movement to bring an end to violence against women and girls.

Featuring women’s rights activists Megan Wolf, Gloucester recording artist and Laura Crook, Actor, Writer, Survivor.

ONE BILLION RISING began as a call to action based on the statistic that 1 in 3 women on the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. With the world population at 7 billion this adds up to more than one billion girls and women.

On February 14, Mayor Sefatia Romeo-Theken will lead our cry for justice, and our resolution that Gloucester will not look the other way, and that we will continue to seek justice for victims and survivors of abuse.

Mayor Sefatia Romeo-Theken notes: “This year more than ever, we join millions of women, girls and men around the world to demand an end to sexual assault and domestic violence. Here in Gloucester, as in many other communities of the U.S. we have been reviewing and strengthening our workplace procedures to assure sexual harassment is prevented. Please join us. ONE BILLION RISING is your opportunity to break the silence and speak out to express outrage at the number of girls and women who endure these injustices.”

WE WILL NOT BE SILENT ABOUT ABUSE Bring pots, pans and noisemakers to demand change DEMAND JUSTICE FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS City Hall February 14, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.

February events at Manchester Historical Museum

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FEBRUARY EVENTS AT MHM

FREE FAMILY FUN:  Quilting
Saturday, Feb 17, 10:30am at MHM

LECTURE: Grafly and Weems: A Bronze Bond
Explore the Generation-Spanning Friendship Between a
Determined Manchester Sculptor and Her Once-Reluctant Mentor

Tuesday, Feb 20
6:30 reception/7:00 Program at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, School St.
Members Free, Guests $10

Guest speaker Leon Doucette, Curatorial Assistant at the Cape Ann Museum, will share his recent research into the fascinating relationship between esteemed sculptor and teacher Charles Grafly and Katharine Lane Weems, a Manchester summer resident who, over time, would become one of the finest sculptors of animals in the country.

Please RSVP for these programs by calling 978-526-7230 or emailing info@manchesterhistoricalmuseum.org

VALENTINE’S EVENING GLOUCESTER STAGE PRESENTS TRIALS OF LOVE FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

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Robert Walsh, Artistic Director     Jeff Zinn, Managing Director

From: Heidi J. Dallin, Media Relations Director Phone: 978-281-4099/978-283-6688 Email: hjdallin@hotmail.com

Dating Comedy Show Trials of Love arrives at Gloucester Stage for Valentine’s Day

 

Mike Dorval’s hilariously interactive Trials of Love comes to Gloucester Stage for one night only on Valentine’s Night, Wednesday, February 14 at 7:30 pm. After playing to sold out houses at the Charles Playhouse in Boston — the side-splitting cast will be laughing along with couples on this side of the bridge. According to GSC Managing Director Jeff Zinn, “Trials of Love is truly unique — each new couple and audience brings fresh fodder for comedy. It’s the perfect date night out, ladies’ night, or group outing.”  This interactive problem-solving comedy show, hosted by Mike Dorval, the show’s creator, will run Valentine’s Night, Wednesday February 14th at 7:30pm at Gloucester Stage at 267 E Main St, Gloucester MA 01930. Doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.; reserved seating; tickets available online at gloucesterstage.com.

 

Trials of Love, crafted by Dorval, a renowned standup comedian, brings everyday couples into the Love Judge’s (Dorval’s) ‘courtroom’ to have their relationship conflicts worked out through comedic insight and juried audience participation. The couple receives prizes and a lifetime courtroom pass — as well as having their relationship saved — and the partner who emerges victorious is awarded an official proclamation for their triumph. The Love Judge promises there isn’t a couples’ conundrum he can’t resolve — although he does footnote that “isn’t an actual promise.”

The show features fellow comedians from around the East Coast and New York, Carman Lagala, Sam Evans, Emily Ruskowski, Katie McCarthy, and Srilatha Rajamani.

In addition to each night’s featured couple on trial, the Lightning Round of Love gives every member of the audience an opportunity to stump the Love Judge with their relationship dilemma, and the top problem of the night also wins a prize — in addition to their newfound flaw-free relationship!

For more information or tickets visit gloucesterstage.com or  Facebook/Twitter/Instagram@GloucesterStag

Pia Juhl & Peter Herbert at Jane Deering Gallery, reception February 10th

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Two person February exhibition at Jane Deering Gallery is one to see! See below for more information about the exhibition and the artists fromt the gallery’s press release:

Pia Juhl . After the Storm 2015 . Acrylic on canvas . 20x30 inches .jpgNew Work: Peter Herbert & Pia Juhl opens February 2nd at Jane Deering Gallery, 19 Pleasant Street in Gloucester with a reception on Saturday February 10th from 4-6pm.  Peter Herbert’s series of land and seascapes examines the play of light and color above and below the horizon line.  Also included are images inspired by Degas’ visit to Saint-Valery-sur-Sommes in the South of France and small works that focus on the glare of early morning light in Annisquam.  Pia Juhl writes: ‘I love to paint landscapes of Cape Ann and presently am concentrating on large-scale subjects.’ Glacial boulders, the marsh land, monolithic stones, the vast interaction of sky and sea — all of this has captured her eye.  She breaks down a scene into its essential colors and shapes, using the brush to ‘feel’ the painting’s form.  Both artists live and work on Cape Ann.  This is their first exhibition showing together.  Gallery hours: Friday-Sunday 12noon-5:00pm or by appointment by calling 978-283-2263 or 978-257-6608.

Peter Herbert studied at the Brooklyn Museum, the Art Students League of New York, with Brooklyn realist Andrew Reiss, master painter David Levine, and under the mentorship of Gloucester painters Erma Wheeler and Gordon Goetemann. His work has been exhibited at The Crosby Gallery, New York, NY, The Century Association of New York City, the Wenniger Gallery, the North Shore Arts Association, The Sawyer Free Library and in solo and group exhibitions at The Annisquam Exchange Art Gallery and the Annisquam Village Art Show.

Pia Juhl was born in Denmark and after meeting her American husband there, moved to Boston.  Early on, Edward Hopper was a great influence.  Today, her painting is more intuitive and influenced by Milton Avery, Wolf Kahn and Catalan artist Jaume Muxart. Her work has been exhibited widely on Cape Ann at Flatrocks Gallery, Cove Gallery, Annisquam Exchange Art Gallery and Art in the Barn.  She has also shown at Faneuil Hall in Boston and in Harvard MA. 

Jane Deering Gallery supports regional artists by offering work and exhibition space during the months January, February, March, April & May

Peter Herbert . Sky and Sea No.1 . 2017 Oil on canvas . 24x30 inches

Last Light

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This image was taken in 2015 at Plum Cove Beach just as the sun was setting it’s one of my favorites and really began my journey as an artist showing my work.

Visitors from Maryland and Delaware

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Three sisters from Maryland and Delaware come to Gloucester to  visit 92 year old Aunt Tilly.

Cape Ann Youth Hockey vs. Beijing, China

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On Saturday night Cape Ann Youth Hockey’s Squirt 1 team was invited to play a team in town from Beijing, China.  The team from China was in town as part of a cultural exchange program with the Boston Bruins.  The Bruins and the Valley Hockey League invited Squirt 1 to play Beijing at the Porrazzo Arena in East Boston.  While Cape Ann was happy to be victorious with a score of 7-2, more importantly the team was honored to have the opportunity to build bridges with hockey friends from China.  At the end of the game, Cape Ann’s coaching staff presented the visiting team with CAYH pins to take with them as they return to China.

From out friends who want a Clean City

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From FOB Ainsley Smith

From Keep Massachusetts Beautiful:
The fate of a bill that adds a 5 cent deposit on nip liquor bottles sold in Massachusetts will be decided this Wednesday, Feb 7.

Contact Rep. Thomas Golden at 617-722-2263 and Thomas.Golden@mahouse.gov or Sen. Mike Barrett at 617-722-1572 and Mike.Barrett@masenate.gov to voice your support.

While a 5-cent deposit will not eliminate the vast amounts of nip litter in Massachusetts, we believe this is a common-sense way to reduce the problem

If It’s True That Malcolm Butler Missed Curfew After Going To A Concert When Battling The Flu and Got Caught With Weed Do You Feel Sympathetic Toward Him Or Disappointment?

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Restorative Workshop with Thai Massage

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Looking for something AMAZING to do this FRIDAY!!? Join us at NSRY this Friday, February 9, 2018 from 6:30pm-8PM for the ultimate BLISS and RELAXATION: Restorative Yoga with Thai Massage.

Enjoy an evening of maximum relaxation as you are guided through a series of supportive, relaxing restorative poses and given gentle Thai Yoga assists. TWO HOURS of complete pampering and deep therapy for the body, mind and heart–you will be floating!

Thai bodywork involves palming, pressing and passive joint movements.  The bodyworker uses her hands, feet, elbows, fingers and knees to gently knead tight muscles with a soothing rhythm that brings the brain into a dream-like state.  You will be buzzing with a light and natural flow of prana that will both sooth and energize your body, mind connection.
Advanced sign up is strongly recommended due to a class limit of 10 so that each student receives specialized attention and…

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New GMG Series: Stories From Vietnam Illustrated And Told By Our Friend Hussey

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Tuffy shares:

David Hussey and I started fishing together in Nahant MA in the early 70’s. I was 16 and he was 30, and he had just gotten back from spending over a year in the jungles of Vietnam as a Staff Sargent. Eventually he was transferred to the base (the rear), to serve as a Supply Sargent for the rest of his tour. This transfer saved his life.

The stories below I’ve known for years, they would be shared on long days out at sea over the 35 years we were partners. Back then, there wasn’t as much awareness about PTSD or therapy available for people leaving war, and I was glad to listen.

There are so many brutalities of war that most of us will be lucky enough to never know. For soldiers, these memories can constantly loop in their mind, sometimes for the rest of their lives. These are David Hussey’s.

Part 1

Enemy caught drinking out of bomb crater.

Hussey in the visor with Scott Swicker and Tuffy back in 1983.