It is that time again, Gloucester wonderful Lobster Trap Tree Lighting. The work on this tree this year is amazing. Take a walk down Main Street and look how beautiful it is.
#Shrimp On The @WeberGrills Performer #KISS
Keep It Simple Stupid.
So often we get caught up in complex recipes with a million ingredients when some of the best things are simple to make with just a few.
Shrimp peeled and deveined. Swathed in butter and minced garlic.
A half a chimney of charcoal spread evenly on the bottom of the charcoal grate.
A turn or two and when the grill flares up from the dripping butter close it to snuff out the flames. Easy Peasy lemon Squeezy. 5 minutes prep time 5 minutes cook time.
Done.
Delicious.
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Goodlinens Studio 1st Year Celebration
Gloucester’s goodlinens studio celebrated its first year in business with a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at 130 Main Street, where shoppers find useful, well-designed goods for kitchen, bath, home and gift. Thank you to all of our patrons!
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BEST GINGERBREAD HOUSE EVER, Thanks to Sista Felicia!
For those of you who don’t know, Sista Felicia makes the most gorgeous and precious holiday cookie collections you’ve ever seen…in addition to a ridiculously long list of other culinary treats for the tastebuds.
I was so mad at myself for missing out on ordering her Halloween and Thanksgiving cookies…they kind of go like hot cakes….so, as soon as I saw heard that she was putting together gingerbread house kits, I reached out and ordered one!
Hands down one of the best holiday purchases I have ever made. I mean, I knew it would be great….but great is beyond an understatement. The time, care, attention to detail, and holiday spirit that goes into each and every kit is priceless. Finn and I picked it up the other day and were immediately dying to tear into it….but, we patiently waited…although not for long. I was able to hold the boys at bay for two nights, but come Tuesday, they couldn’t wait another second.
As we untied the bow, opened the box, unwrapped the goodies, and spread out the enormous number of treats, candies, intricate decorations, icing, and beautifully baked gingerbread roof and walls the boys’ imaginations starting racing. We have built Gingerbread Houses every year….but, this one takes the cake.
We melted the little hard candies into beautiful stained glass windows and went crazy decorating. The boys worked happily while listening to Christmas carols until we ran out of frosting. My boys were a bit heavy handed with their frosting application, otherwise we could have continued for another hour easily.
The best part is that we still have so many candy decorations left that we can go back this weekend and decorate lots more! The boys want to make a shed and a doghouse.
If you are interested in ordering do so quickly! No doubt these will sell out FAST!
sistafeliciaskitchen@gmail.com
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A Day Made for Poets and Artists
I took a walk on Good Harbor Beach this week in the sunshine and wind. The sand was swept toward the ocean pushed by the wind, rushing to meet the incoming waves. This picture doesn’t really show you how the sand was moving, but picture “Lawrence of Arabia” sandstorm and dial it back a couple of notches. (Allow me to note that I was crunching in sand in my teeth as I got into the car to leave just to add some color to the imagery.)
As the wind pushed and the tide approached against the wind, lovely spindrifts left the impression that the water and sand were moving as a couple out to sea.
If you look hard and squeeze your eyes a little, you can see the sun allowed for a little rainbow to make an appearance. Think “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and dial it back several notches.
Invigorating. Thank you Mother Nature.
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Backyard Growers awarded Community First Grant to increase healthy food access in Gloucester
Whole Cities Foundation announces 44 local community partners through innovative grant program.
Whole Cities Foundation, an independent nonprofit foundation established by Whole Foods Market, awarded Gloucester-based Backyard Growers a $5,000 Community First Grant, to fund healthy eating initiatives in the city.
Backyard Growers, in partnership with Gloucester Housing Authority, will be using grant funds to improve fresh food access in Gloucester by establishing new community gardens and expanding existing gardens at housing communities throughout the city. Backyard Growers has 64 gardening beds in low-income housing communities as well as 9 community gardens throughout Gloucester. Their school garden programs are in every school in the Gloucester Public School District, serving over 2,000 students, and their school garden program model is now being used in Manchester, Rockport, Marblehead, Lynn, and Chicopee School Districts as well.
With the support of the Whole Cities Foundation, Backyard Growers built the Willowood Community Garden in…
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New Year, New Classes! Call Today!
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Here are some opportunities to support the GMG contributors. Check out their holiday offerings
Here are some opportunities to support the GMG contributors. Check out their holiday offerings-
www.ardizzoniphotography.com
thanks
Sista Felicia’s Italian Cookie Platters Available for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Holiday Parties, Weddings, Funerals Confirmations, Communions and all other special occasions! Now through December
Last day to place Italian Cookie Platter orders for THANKSGIVING is Monday NOVEMBER 20th
* Large Cookie Platters 9 1/2 dozen
*Small Cookie Platters 5 Dozen
~and~
*Italian Specialty Fancy Cookies: Not included in platters &
Sold by the lb. ONLY Separately from Cookie Platters :” Cucudidatha” Fig Cookies, Cucuzza Cookies (Candied Zucchini Cookies) while supplies last, and Almond, Pistachio, Pignoli, & Coconut Macaroons
To place orders & pricing Please Email Sistafeliciaskitchen@gmail.com
Bridgette Mathews photography-
https://shutterbythesea.artstorefronts.com/
David Cox Photography Available At Main Street Antiques-
Address: 124 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Peter and Vickie Van Ness 9 Wallis Shows
6 NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCED ON SALE NOW to Concert Club Members (check your email) PUBLIC ON SALE SATURDAY @ NOON!
James Eves- www.capeanngiclee.com
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@SassyEcoBag Photo Shoot @ Captain Joe and Sons.
Check Out Susan’s Site- http://www.sassyecobags.com/
- southernsolearySassyEcoBag photo shoot @ Captain Joe and sons.
#gmg #goodmorninggloucester#sassyecobags # recycle #upcycle #captjoe06
Check Out Kate’s New Bag That Susan Made- Very Festive for The Holidays!
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GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER BROUGHT TO YOU BY HOMIES
Seagulls in Seaspray
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SCARS OF SILENCE UPDATE AND APPEAL
Two hundred year old Armenian olive trees, Yalova, Turkey, 2015. I found myself looking for living things I could touch and photograph that witnessed the Armenian Genocide. It is said that the olive tree was first brought to the Mediterranean region from Armenia in 4000BC.
Scars of Silence: Three Generations From The Armenian Genocide
a film by Nubar and Abby Alexanian
2017 has been a very productive year for our film, Scars of Silence. Our first ever multimedia art installation opened in September at The Armenian Museum of America in Watertown MA and runs through January 27, 2018. Curated by Jennifer Liston Munson, Senior Designer at the MFA, the show includes excerpts from our film and a selection of beautiful black and white prints by Nubar from his last trip to Turkey. The gallery talk we did at the opening was very moving, with poignant audience questions and family stories paving the way to a memorable evening. We’re planning a second gallery talk in January and hope to show a couple of additional scenes in addition to the current seventeen minute assembly. More on this soon.
We plan to release our film in 2018. But in order to do this, we need a hefty blast of wind in our sails. As you may remember, we’ve received grants and strong positive feedback in the past for our earlier 10 -17 minute assemblies from foundations (including MacArthur). What we’ve learned from foundations is that they want to see where we’re taking this film: what is the narrative arc of the film and what are our cinematic options. Before we apply for the funds from them to complete post production, we need to hire our editor, Sabrina, to create a rough cut of the entire film that will give the funders and places like Sundance and PBS, an idea of the story we are telling and how we plan to tell it.
The good news is that Sabrina’s schedule has an opening in January & February, so we need to raise $15,000 by the end of December to engage her. We’ve made it this far thanks to you, our generous supporters, and we hope you can continue on this journey with us by making a tax-deductible contribution that will bring us where we need to be to complete Scars of Silence.
You can also send a check to Filmmakers Collaborative, 6 Eastman Place, Suite 202, Melrose MA 02176
and write Scars of Silence on the check.
As always, we are grateful for your support these past 6 years and look forward to screening the film with you.
All our best
Abby and Nubar
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City Hall
Camera: Voigtlander-Bessa R3M; Film: Kodak Tri-X 400 (pushed 1 stop to ISO 800); 1/1000 sec at f 11.
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BREAKING: GLOUCESTER STAGE OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO ISRAEL HOROVITZ ALLEGATIONS
Gloucester Stage Company
Press statement – November 30, 2017
Earlier this month, the Board of the Gloucester Stage Company received information about an allegation of sexual assault by Israel Horovitz. We cancelled plans to produce a Horovitz play in 2018 and agreed that under no circumstances would he continue to serve on the Board, ex officio, as artistic director emeritus. Mr. Horovitz denied the allegation and requested a meeting, but then resigned. We deeply regret that past complaints were mishandled. On behalf of the Board I apologize to the brave women who came forward in 1992 and 1993 but were not heard. We are individually and collectively appalled by the allegations, both old and new. Such behavior cannot be tolerated and our thoughts are with the women who were victimized. We are committed to making sure that GSC is a place where people are safe, free to do their best work, and to speak out without fear of reprisal.
Liz Neumeier, Board President
Board of Directors
Gloucester Stage Company
NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE charging Israel with sexual assault.
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Love going to visit these cuties
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It is the time of the year
Lots going on.. have fun
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Two Great Events Friday Night
You are cordially invited to join us at our Gloucester workshop to celebrate the creation of a new pipe organ. Come see and hear Opus 147 and learn about the craft of organbuilding.
Friday, December 1
4 pm – 8 pm
C.B. Fisk, Inc
21 Kondelin Road
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
978 283-1909 • www.cbfisk.com
click here for map
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8 local artists, The Aqua Divas, upcoming exhibition in Marblehead
“Reflections: A Group Show by the Aqua Divas” is an upcoming exhibition opening December 4 at the Carten Gallery, Marblehead’s Abbott Public Library, 235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA. The show features 8 artists from Gloucester, Manchester, Marblehead, and Sudbury.
Monday, December 4 – Saturday, December 30
Public Reception: Saturday, December 9, 2:00 – 4:00PM
From their printed matter:
“The Aqua Divas are a group of eight like-minded ladies who love to experiment with water media. We are all individuals with our own styles and palettes and like to think our paintings reflect who we are. We paint together once a week and help each other achieve our own artistic goals. Any subject is fair game as our motto is “give it a try”. We use a wide range of techniques, as we help each other become better painters. We hail from Marblehead, Manchester, Gloucester and Sudbury.”
The Aqua Divas participating artists: Pat Flaherty, Marion Hall, Jeannie McIntyre, Brenda Lee Rangel, Charlotte Roberts, Bonnie L. Sylvester, Ginny von Rueden, Jean Yeaple
- Impatiens by Pat Flaherty
- Two Good Terns by Marion Hall
- Summer Bicycle by Jeannie McIntyre
- Spello, Italy by Brenda Lee Rangel
- Morning by Charlotte Roberts
- Plenty by Bonnie Sylvester
- Sunset on Marblehead Harbor by Ginny von Rueden
- Harbor Sunset by Jean Yeaple
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Boston Globe on Cape Ann Museum Fitz Henry Lane
The wonderful Cape Ann Museum exhibition Drawn from Nature & on Stone: The Lithographs of Fitz Henry Lane was in the news two more times this week: reviewed by Cate McQuid in the Boston Globe, and Rick Russack in Antiques and Arts Weekly.
Click the link to read the Boston Globe article: “Honoring an artistic native son in Gloucester” by Cate McQuaid
Click the link to read the Antiques and Arts Weekly article: Drawn From Nature & On Stone: The Lithographs of Fitz Henry Lane
This comprehensive exhibition focusing on Fitz Henry Lane (1804-1865) as a printmaker runs through March 2018. Georgia Barnhill, Andrew W. Mellon Curator of Graphic Arts Emerita at the American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, MA, served as guest curator and worked closely with the Museum to organize this special show.
Barnhill will be giving another curator gallery talk Saturday, December 2, 9:30AM.
More photos from the exhibition
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Community Stuff 11/30/17
The Inns of Rockport invite you to join them for an evening stroll. For the second year, the Inns of Rockport are opening their doors for the Twilight Holiday Inn & Cookie Tour! Join us on Saturday, December 9 from 4 – 7 PM.
After enjoying the afternoon gallery stroll in downtown Rockport, plan to stay the evening and visit some of Rockport’s finest Inns decorated for the season.
In addition to opening their homes, the Inns will be offering snacks and drinks as well as an assortment of home baked cookies for you to collect and take home. The tour also includes coupons for discounts at several of Rockport galleries and gift shops and, new this year, each Inn will be host to a local artisan who will be displaying and selling their creations! What a great way to do some holiday shopping, have a snack, enjoy the beautiful Inns of Rockport and, best of all, collect a bag of cookies!
Tickets are $25 and are limited. Tickets are available through the Chamber of Commerce or from ACE Hardware or call 978-546-6708. Proceeds benefit the Inns of Rockport Scholarship Fund. Join us!
Sunrise Over Eastern Point From Gary Dubinsky
Still Life From John Abisamra
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Nichole’s Picks 12/2 +12/3
Pick #1: Santa’s Arrival in Rockport!
It doesn’t get any more quintessential New England small town than Santa arriving by lobster boat in Rockport, Massachusetts. Santa is due at T Wharf at 1:00. He’ll then hop in “his sleigh” (umm…firetruck) for a trip downtown. The stores are open for holiday shopping and then the town comes back together in Dock Square for caroling and the annual tree lighting beginning at 4:00 pm.
Pick #2: Christmas at Castle Hill: The Season of Carols
Visiting Castle Hill at Christmas is a time-honored tradition for many New England families. Don’t miss this year’s spectacular “The Season of Carols”. Each room in our 1920s mansion is festively decorated for a beloved Christmas carol. You’ll find live music and dance, fresh baked cookies and cider, a treasure hunt, family activities, and a visit with Santa.
Make Friday, date night with evening tour hours, a cash bar, light appetizers, and festive music.
Come with friends on Saturday for great decorating ideas, shopping in the Castle Hill gift shop and Harbor Sweets pop up cafe, and more.
Bring the children on Sunday to visit with Santa, take photos, and hunt for carol-themed items in our holiday treasure hunt.
Persons named Carol get in free! Please bring i.d.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, December 1, 5-8pm
Piano music by Robert Allison
Cash bar with beer, wine, and our own holiday punch
Saturday, December 2, 10am-4pm
Season of Carols treasure hunt
11am Ipswich High School Chamber Singers and Bel Canto directed by Abigail Frost
12:00 String Quartet: Michael Hamill, Carlos Heymann, Alice Newell, & Ann Ward
Ipswich High School Chamber Players
12:30pm Ipswich High School Chamber Orchestra directed by Michael Coelho
1pm Ipswich High School Jazz Ensemble
2pm Ipswich Moving Company’s Youth Dance Ensemble
2:30pm Venti Players and Bright Phoebe
Sunday, December 3, 12noon-4pm
Season of Carols treasure hunt
12Noon-2pm Visit with Santa in the second floor bay
12Noon Ipswich High School Honors Brass
1pm Ipswich Middle School Clarinet Ensemble
2pm Brass Bells
3pm North Shore Ringers
Date & Time
Friday, December 1
Friday, 5-8PM, Saturday 10AM-4PM, Sunday, 12Noon-4PM
Cost
Member: Adult $10, Child/Senior $5; Nonmember: Adult $20, Child/Senior $10; Ipswich resident with i.d. $10. Tickets are available at the door only.
Contact Information
978.356.4351 x4015
tschell@thetrustees.org
Pick #3: Polar Express 4D at the Museum of Science
READ MORE AND PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Go on an extraordinary 4-D adventure this holiday season on THE POLAR EXPRESS! When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. THE POLAR EXPRESS 4-D Experience® is based on the inspiring and beloved Caldecott Medal children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg.
Featured in digital 3-D and brought to life with 4-D multisensory effects, this is an immersive experience for the whole family to enjoy!
THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s17)
LENGTH
15 minutes
LOCATION
4-D Theater, Blue Wing. Find on map
AUDIENCE
Recommended for: Grades toddlers – 12 and adults
As always, for a comprehensive list of family activities please visit our friends at North Shore Kid
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