Back on tour in search of Halloween decorations with the boys. We drive by this one at Ken Knowles Fine Art each day.
Tomorrow! Big Tiny Art Event fundraiser for Rocky Neck @theRudder
Go big and go home…with Tiny Art! Everyone will own art from this event. The 2017 Big Tiny Art Event will benefit The Rocky Neck Art Colony, Wednesday October 18, 6PM sharp. $50 tickets.
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The Rockport Library
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Reschedule of Anita Diamant at the Gloucester Writers Center
“Meet the Author Night”
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Seaport Grille Hits the Mark
Sunday evening we returned to the Seaport Grille for dinner and it was a great experience! Trainee Dawn and Trainer Chris served us with just the right amount of attention and were well informed about the menu.
Jim had the cioppino, a kind of seafood stew which came complete with a lobster bib! He needed it—the cioppino was full of a variety of seafood. I splurged on the lobster pie. There was plenty of lobster to bring home for a future meal.
The highlight of the meal (for me) might have been the Seaport Coffee!!! Yummmmm. Highly recommended. As we were having dinner, fireworks went off just across the water which added to the atmosphere but gave me a bit of a fright at first. When you hear that noise these days, fireworks isn’t first on the list of possibilities unless it is July 4th. Regardless, it was a nice little bonus on a lovely evening at the Seaport Grille.
**I am currently having trouble uploading pictures for this post. Your loss! The food even looks fabulous in the pictures **
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The Beauty of Gloucester, Massachusetts By Tom Curry
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Grapefruit ~
In Ayurveda, the secret of the grapefruit lies in its powerful flavors, sour and bitter. These cleansing tastes stimulate the flow of bile, diluting and flushing it out of the gallbladder and into the small intestine. Stagnant bile tends to collect and thicken in the gall bladder, where the liver stores the bile after producing it, forming problematic sludge and stones. The sludge inhibits the drainage of bile, congesting the liver. Sour and bitter flavors encourage the bile to move and flush toxins out of the liver to the relief of your newly cleansed liver cells.
*Grapefruits are contraindicated for high blood pressure or when using anti-depressants. If you take thyroid medication, please check with your doctor before adding grapefruit to your diet.
Grapefruit with Ginger, Honey and Cardamom
Ingredients
2 pinch Cardamon
2 pinch Ginger (dried)
1 c Grapefruit
1 tsp Honey
Preperation
1. Peel grapefruit
2…
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Art Haven’s Pumpkin Carving Party for Kids!
October 22 • Drop-in 12-3pm • FREE • Good for all ages
Celebrate Halloween with us! Carve a pumpkin to take home for halloween, have your face painted and take a Halloween Photos too.
For more information visit www.arthaven.org/workshops-and-events
This event is made possible by the generous support of the Institution for Savings for providing pumpkins for this year’s Pumpkin Carving Party. Special thanks to Wolf Hill for their help.
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Finding Fall: bound into exquisite Rockbound art exhibit at Cape Ann Museum before Oct 29!
CLOSING SOON
The blanketing New England autumn is stronger on the walls at Cape Ann Museum than the fall landscape all around us just now. (When I saw this ravishing exhibit at the beginning of June, I had that same feeling about ‘summer’.) Though the seasons of color may disappoint us one year to the next, the impact of these paintings only intensifies with close observation. This is a show for anyone with an interest in painting. Rockbound at Cape Ann Museum features a terrific variety of iconic Cape Ann seacoast scenes and artists. There’s an added urgency to see the show in person: most are on loan from private collections, shown together for the first time. Come fill your eyes and heart before this exclusive opportunity passes by.
Rockbound: Painting the American Scene on Cape Ann and Along the Shore closes October 29th.The Cape Ann Museum “gratefully acknowledges the many collectors* who lent to this exhibition and the following individuals: Mary Craven, Margaret Pearson, John Rando and Arthur Ryan.” *anonymous private lenders, Endicott College, Roswitha and William Trayes, JJ and Jackie Bell, and others
(The wonderful Fitz Henry Lane exhibition that just opened will be on view through March 4, 2018.)
3 works by W Lester Stevens
EXHIBIT MYSTERY
I think that the “Unattributed decorative mirror for over mantel” may be the hand of artist Frederick Stoddard. Perhaps it’s from a series or the “Morning Mantle Decoration by Fred L. Stoddard” that’s listed in the 1923 Gloucester Society of Artists inaugural exhibition.
INSTALLATION highlights
Artists include Yarnall Abbott, Gifford Beal, George Bellows, Theresa Berenstein, Hugh Breckenridge, Stuart Davis, Marsden Hartley, Aldro Hibbard, Max Kuehne, Emma Fordyce Macrae, Margaret Patterson, Lester Stevens, Anthony Thieme, and more (hover over image to see artist information)
photos pairings below: Finding Cape Ann Museum Rockbound color/mood inspiration just outside in Gloucester October vistas (not literal place/time pairings but that could be done as well!)
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MONARCH MIGRATION UPDATE AND THANK YOU KIND DONORS FOR CONTRIBUTING TO MY DOCUMENTARY “BEAUTY ON THE WING!”
I AM OVERJOYED TO SHARE THAT WE HAVE RAISED OVER $2,500.00 IN THE FIRST WEEK OF “BEAUTY ON THE WING” ONLINE FUNDRAISER!!! MY DEEPEST THANKS AND GRATITUDE TO NEW ENGLAND BIOLABS, LAUREN M., MARION F., ELAINE M., DONNA STOMAN, PEGGY O’MALLEY, JOEY C., CATHERINE RYAN, JOEANN HART, JANE PAZNIK BONDARIN AND ROBERT REDIS (BOTH FROM NEW YORK), NUBAR ALEXANIAN, PETER VAN DEMARK, PATRICIA VAN DERPOOL, FRED FREDERICKS, LESLIE HEFFRON, JIM MASCIARELLI, DAVE MOORE (KOREA), LILIAN AND CRAIG OLMSTEAD, TOM HAUCK, AND ANONYMOUS PERSONS FOR THEIR GENEROUS HELP.
If you would like to help towards the completion of my documentary film Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly, filmed in the wilds of Cape Ann and Angangueo, Mexico, please consider making a tax deductible donation here:
DONATE HERE
Donors contributing over $5,000. will be listed in the credits as a film producer.
For more information, visit the film’s website here: Monarch Butterfly Film
For an overview of the film’s budget, please go here: Budget
Thank you so very much for your help.
With gratitude,
Kim Smith
Cape Ann Monarch Migration Update October 16, 2017
Monarchs roosting overnight in the old chokecherry tree.
We have had four beautiful waves of Monarchs pouring into Cape Ann. The first arrived on September 23rd and the fourth departed last Wednesday morning, on the eleventh of October. As there are reports of Monarchs still further north, we should be expecting at least one more wave, quite possibly this week. And, too, my friend Patti found several Monarch caterpillars in her garden only several days ago. These caterpillars won’t be ready to fly to Mexico for another week to ten days at least. If this warm weather continues, we may still yet have more batches coming through in the coming weeks.
What can you do to help the Monarchs, Painted Ladies, bees, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, and all pollinators at this time of year? Don’t tidy up the garden just yet! When you cut back remaining flowering stalks and sprigs, you are depriving winged creatures of much needed, and less readily available, nourishment. Bees, and migrating butterflies on the wing, especially Monarchs, need nectar throughout their journey to Mexico. Songbirds eat the seeds of expiring flowering stalks.
I keep my client’s gardens neat and tidy at this time of year by pulling out the occasional dead plant and trimming away dried out foliage. In deference to the pollinators, the very best time of year to plant bulbs and organize the garden for the following year, is after November 1st, at the very earliest. And even then, if for example my Korean Daisies are still blooming, I work around the plant. Usually in November and up until the first frost, it is covered in bees. I’ve had many a Monarch pass through my garden in November and the Korean Daisies were there at the ready to provide nectar for weary travelers.
Patti’s Caterpillar, found in her garden on October 14th. He’s now at our home in a terrarium, happily munching away on Common Milkweed leaves. I leave him outdoors in a sunny location during the day but bring him indoors late in the afternoon because the air temperature is dropping considerably at night. Patti Papow Photo
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The sky is showing off tonight
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“Puffy- Lion Dog”
From Wikipedia:The Chow Chow (sometimes simply Chow[1]:7–8) is a dog breed originally from northern China,[3] where it is referred to as Songshi Quan (Pinyin: sōngshī quǎn 鬆獅犬), which means “puffy-lion dog”. The breed has also been called the Tang Quan, “Dog of the Tang Empire.” It is believed [4][5] that the Chow Chow is one of the native dogs used as the model for the Foo dog, the traditional stone guardians found in front of Buddhist temples and palaces. It is one of the few ancient dog breeds still in existence in the world today.[6]
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The Spirit of Cape Ann
Ryan & Wood Distillery produces fine gin, vodka, and whiskey. I don’t pretend to totally understand the process, but I am enthusiastic about the product! Today, Bob Ryan spent a generous amount of time explaining a little bit about what happens post production with some of the by-product and it was very intriguing.
These are the fermentation tanks. You’ll note they’ve been named after some well known local vessels. Ryan & Wood is careful to select “ancient” or “heritage” grains for their products. Some of what is leftover after distillation is sent to the Sea View Farms for use. A smaller amount is mixed with potting soil and used for growing vegetables like potatoes, beets and peppers.
Bob Ryan demonstrating some of the techniques used with the spent grain to produce these potatoes.
The potatoes hearken back to Bob’s Irish roots. Bob told me he began distilling partially in order to be part of the change in Gloucester as the city adjusted to the reduction in the fishing industry. We have heard a great deal recently about the changes in the fishing industry and potential ways for the area to maintain its heritage and also thrive. Ryan & Wood is one way to contribute to the Spirit of Cape Ann.
As much as we are all moving forward, using leftover ancient grains to grow and fertilize staple vegetables seems a perfect example of “the cycle of life” that was part of the lives of those early Cape Ann settlers. Returning to the soil in the most basic way! Thanks for sharing this with us, Bob, Kathy and Doug!
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Another Great Gran Prix on Saturday and Sunday
Every year I look forward to The Gran Prix and when asked to volunteer always enjoy doing it. This year and years past have been a Road Marshall, this helps keep the spectators safe as well as the bicyclists safe. The Gran Prix organizers have always been very polite and grateful. The bicyclists thanked me numerous times for volunteering as did the spectators. Kids of all ages really enjoy watching this event. A couple of the bicyclists also thanked me for sharing our beautiful Stage Fort Park. Thank you to the organizers, participants and spectators who all came out over the weekend. Look forward to next years event.
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Half Off Menu At The Studio Today October 16, 2017
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Upcoming Events at the Sawyer Free Library
Laura Harrington discusses her new book
Thursday, October 19 7:00-8:30pm
Friend Room at Sawyer Free Library
Local author and playwright, Laura Harrington, will be talking about her latest book, A Catalog of Birds.
Greg and Axel Save Halloween
Saturday, October 21 10:00-11:00am
Friend Room at Sawyer Free Library; 2 Dale Ave.
Greg and Axel save Halloween from the zombie book worms by using magic, comedy and audience participation.
Check our calendar for more details. http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SFL
Halloween Crafts for Kids
Monday, October 23 3:00-5:00
Friend Room at Sawyer Free Library; 2 Dale Ave.
Come drop in and create some fun Halloween crafts!
The Bay State: A Multicultural Landscape
Saturday, October 21, 2:00-4:00pm
Friend Room at Sawyer Free Library; 2 Dale Ave.
Photographer Mark Chester will present his work supporting the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition. These portraits tell the story of Massachusetts cultural diversity and represent over 180 countries.
The World’s a Mystery Book Club
Tuesday, October 24, 5:00-7:00pm
Held at Pleasant St. Tea Company
7 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA 01930
A great opportunity to read and discuss mysteries from around the world. Pick up your copy of October’s book Murder in the Marais at Sawyer Free Library (2 Dale Ave) Register Online http://tiny.cc/v1o9ny
Directions to the Sawyer Free Library
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Sunday, Cape Ann Plein Air Quick Draw in Essex.
Forty CAPA 2017 artist and lots of other artist came together in Essex Sunday to create an amazing body of work in just two hours from 9am till 11am. Many thanks to Cape Ann Plein Air 2017, Essex, The Essex Shipbuilding Museum and all the artist and volunteers that made this last week extraordinary!
Great entrainment, thanks Daisey Nell, Stan & the guys!
Grace Collins, an amazing young artist with so much potential is the painting I purchased.
Tim Kelly’s “Misty Morning” 1st Place 2017 Quick Draw
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Manchester Athletic Club Huge Discounts
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The Yellow Sub Shop–More Than just a Sub Shop
The Yellow Sub Shop along with catering, we serve breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and pastries. Our dinners are complete with bread bowl soups, hot and cold subs and dinner plates. Come Visit and enjoy !!
Located: 73 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Telephone: (978) 281-2217
Regular Hours Mon – Wed7:00 am – 9:30 pm
Thu – Fri7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sat7:00 m – 9:00 pm
Sun7:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Couple from Florida
Good Morning Gloucester 