Low Hanging Fruit

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Gloucester and Cape Ann are absolutely filthy with riches in scenery, dining, art and many other blessings.  My passion is family history and local history research, and for those of us interested in these, we are also blessed with Cape Ann treasures.

The “low hanging fruit” for local history research includes the City Archives housed in Gloucester City Hall. This hidden treasure is stuffed to the gills with valuable records and information.  It is staffed with volunteers, though you can also make online requests for information.  I have had very good luck doing that.  They are very efficient in response and willing to assist.

Another piece of low hanging fruit for researchers is the Cape Ann Museum Library.  Most are probably already familiar with the fabulous collections of the museum, but they also have a research library packed with gems and treasures for those seeking family or local history insight.  Staff there have been very helpful and their collection is in addition to the information available at the City Archives. Stop in an check it out next time you’re there!

And, of course, no such list would be complete without mentioning the Sawyer Free Library.  I have mostly taken advantage of the microfilm collection of newspapers,  they have a link to the genealogy collection here.  I have spent many many hours here and loved every minute.

There are many other resources as well, these are just some of the more prominent ones that I have made use of over the years.  The City is to be applauded for taking such great care of its history and making it available to all.

 

Don’t miss the final 2 outdoor farmers markets of the season!

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CAFM logo vectorCape Ann Farmers Market TODAY

Stage Fort Park 3:00-6:30

(Free parking)

**Cape Ann Farmers Market accepts SNAP/EBT, WIC, and Senior Farmers Market Coupons**

Great food, live music, beautiful artisan goods. Come watch the sun set while you shop, let your kids play on the playground, and check out some of the newest local vendors!

Want to support the market? Buy a membership today and get great discounts to local farmers, restaurants, and shops! Help us continue to support small local businesses!

Stay up-to-date on what’s going on at the market on and off season – sign up for our newsletter on our website! 

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SHINE Medicare Enrollment Day at SeniorCare

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It’s that time of year again! Medicare Annual Open Enrollment period is October 15- December 7, 2017. SeniorCare Inc. and the Massachusetts SHINE program will co-host a Medicare Plan Enrollment Day on Monday, November 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at SeniorCare’s offices at 49 Blackburn Center in Gloucester. Several SHINE Counselors will be on-hand for half-hour appointments to review Medicare options with beneficiaries.

Health insurance needs are as unique to the individual.  Because Medicare plans change every year, it is critical to review each Medicare plan to ensure it will be the most cost-effective plan in 2018.

Advance registration is required for this SHINE Enrollment event. Please call 978-281-1750 to reserve your space. Participants will need to bring the following to their appointment: Medicare card (the red, white & blue card), current insurance card(s), and a current list of medications.

About SHINE

The SHINE program provides free…

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Deep in the Quiet Wood opening reception Oct 7 Jane Deering Gallery

Jane Deering Gallery
Deep in the Quiet Wood

Featuring: Gabrielle Barzaghi, Adin Murray, Michael Porter, Esther Pullman, George Wingate

Opening Reception: Saturday. October 7, 5-7PM.

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Artist:  Adin Murray
Title:  Afternoon Light, Jones River  2014
Medium: Graphite on panel
Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches

from the gallery printed matter:

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BRIDE TOSSING THE BOUQUET IN THE LATEST KATIE FFORD MOVIE

Arriving at the Lighthouse just as the bride was tossing the bouquet in this latest Katie Fford drama filming in Gloucester.(The bouquet is up in the trees).
Wrapping up for the day’s shooting.

33rd Year Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show

This Columbus Day, discover a unique shopping experience. A large array of artisans converge on Annisquam’s historic Village Hall offering handcrafted, one-of-a-kind goods for sale. Perfect gift ideas for the holidays! What you’ll find: jewelry, paintings, textiles, glasswork, painted silk scarves, baby clothing, wooden toys, paper goods, ornaments, chocolates, and so much more!

Kid Friendly
Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8th, 2017

10:00 am – 5:00 pm both days

Annisquam Arts & Craft Show

Hosted by Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show
36 Leonard Street
Gloucester, MA 01930

Cape Ann Auctions

From our friend Walt Kolenda from Cape Ann Auctions:

I have a great auction coming up! It’s probably my best quality sale since I’ve been on the island!
So I’m hoping that you can post this article in GMG this week

 

For more info and last minute additions to this auction, go to

www.capeannauction.com

 

Here’s a partial listing of other lots:

Jewelry,Coins & related incl: 18k gold Tiger’s Eye ring, 14k gold Peridot ring, 14k gold Lapis ring, 10k gold star sapphire ring other 10k gold rings, antique Sterling Silver Argent Dore lady’s watch with exquisite enamel work, beautiful quartz slice pendant w/ mountains over cacti, Turquoise Fish pin by Native American artist Lopacki, lots of costume jewelry incl; rhinestones, pins earrings etc, silver half dollars, sterling proofs, US, Israel & other mint sets, art nouveau era WWI bronze medals incl: Merci bronze medal by Pierre Alexander, 1920 Feriam Sidera plaque by Paul Marcel Dammann, Bronze GAR medal of Abe Lincoln, 1919 WWI Bronze Alsace Stork, many pieces of sterling silver incl heavy relief serving pcs, Wallace sea-shell bowl, Victorian era sterling baby rattle/whistle, early tongs, button hooks and much more, several old stamp albums & a lot of 200 + First Day Covers, lots of antique Gloucester MA & Cape Ann Postcards.

Unusual/Random –Rare Baseball Batter at Bat Weathervane purchased in the 1960s, but made when? Excellent Victorian box w/ intricate marquetry, beautiful hand-carved box w/ Peacock on cover, Boxed Models Lindberg, B-58 Plane, WWI Artillery kit, half-hull model of the Gloucester MA pinky Ardelle, large antique Asian bronze incense burner w/ figure mounted on Stag. Stag has jade eyes. (one horn damaged) lots of ephemera, pretty girl advertising blotters from 1920s, postcards of Boston/Fenway Park, tourist booklets, antique photo scrapbook, bronze sailboat art deco ashtray, 3 Graces brass lamp, Antique Fisherman brass doorstop, hand carved Turkish Meerschaum pipe, Man at the Wheel bookends, pair antique Perko boat lights (as found), antique surveyor’s transit, Pair of mid-century lamps 1962 Creative corp Quartite, 4×6 Native American rug, 2 Perthshire milifiori paperweights, 2 glass whale paperweights, unusual high quality custom Bird’s Eye Maple stand, Red oriental style coffee table, 5 Thoren’s Swiss Music boxes in working condition, beautifully painted folk art stool, Carved leather Native American mask, several cast iron toys, an awesome pair of Steampunk spectacles with cobalt lenses, 7.5” burl wood vase, pair of slate top end tables, 8 Day Seth Thomas Mantle Clock circa 1900 (working), Fisherman Bookends, Cool Chrome Robot Belt Buckle, Harley Davidson Buckle & others, Mini-Shakespeare leather-bound books, Several lots of antique/vintgage camerals ncl: editing camera w/Schneider-Kreuznach lenses, No.1 Kodak Jr box cameras, Bee Bee, Kodak A-22, Kodak no.2 Ansco Flash Clipper. Box lots, tray lots etc!

Art incl: Pair of Karl Sterrer repousse allegorical poly-chrome neo-classic sculptures 11×22 in gold gilt frames, 3 Excellent Eleanor Parsons Custis Photographs, George Wainright Harvey orig. watercolor painting, signed & dated 1886, 4 Edward Harvey Orig. watercolor paintings of Twin Lights Thatcher Island Rockport MA dated 1895, Sailboat in cove w/ lobster trap circa 1890s,Sailboat on sandbar w/ sails down, circa 19th century, w/c 10×18” boats by boathouse, 1940s framed Vargas Girl calendar prints, intricate hand done antique Asian needlepoint, Folly Cove placemat “Baked Bean Supper 1954, Southwestern Statue by Austin productions 36” tall, small Native American art/rug gulls over mountains, David Tava carved 15” stone sculpture” Meditation”, Native American sculpture signed Vera Fkagur Jemez, Native American Statue 14″ tall. 2Titled “Blue Rain” signed Neda, 28” stone sculpture of flowers, large abstract watercolor of Mermaids, hand painted cottage window w garden scene, 2 Alice M. Curtis signed, hand colored photographs, Unsigned 19th century w/c titled Mill River, Riverdale, Gloucester, MA, large portrait of Lady in Blue by Cape Ann Artist, David Pallock,

Breweriana, Signs & Related incl: Antique Keg Tap by A.J. Houghton, Vintage Iroquois beer tray w/ Indian head, rare enamel Dawes tray w horse, rare McEwan’s Pale India Ale tray, Utica Brewing co ,Krueger Beer & Ale, Brockert’s Brewing co. Worcester. MA of Willimansett Mass Man on Keg, Hamm’s Preferred Stock, Pabst Tray Brewery on face, Louis F Neuweiler’s & Son Allentown P.A., Hampden Brewery Who want’s the handsome waiter, Schmidt’s Beer circa 1930s lady pours, 20″x28″ Saunder’s Chanticleer Ice Cream Washington St. Gloucester MA 1940s metal sign, Holihan’s Beer vintage ad thermometer, 12×24” Nu-Icy antique Grapefruit Juice sign, 12.36” Jacob Rupert beer sign, 10×28” Diamond Spring Ale sign, Dawson’s Ale reverse painted on glass sign, Schlitz lighted beer sign circa 1960s, antique beer bottles w orig. labels incl: Pabst, Old Town, Ruppert & others.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS ONLY A PARTIAL LISTING – WE HAVE MUCH MORE COMING IN!

The Auctioneer is not responsible for errors & omissions.

There will be a snack bar on premises. Parking is available on the Church Common and on/around Church St.

MA Auction License lic#119

Terms of the sale:

Cash, Known Checks & Credit Cards Accepted. There will be a 15% buyer’s premium.

NO INTERNET BIDDING FOR THIS AUCTION!

 

Tonight!!! Benefit Class for Wellspring

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Karma Class to Benefit Wellspring House-44fb849_3f1c30bdcb2a4c90a215412cab0be28f~mv2Please join us for a Karma Yoga class at Treetop Yoga (3A Pond Road Gloucester, MA 01930) on Wednesday, Oct. 4th, 7:15-8:30 pm to benefit Wellspring’s Holiday Store! Sharon Esker will be leading an uplifting and interactive vinyasa class for all levels and ages. We will end with a relaxing savasana and cucumber-mint water refreshments. 

 Each December, for one weekend before the holidays, Wellspring is stocked with donated toys, books and gift cards for eligible low-income parents to shop by appointment for their children. Last holiday season, Wellspring’s Holiday Store served 854 children from 394 homeless and low-income families on Cape Ann and the surrounding communities, providing tremendous financial relief at a time of year when the need is greatest. That’s over 1500 gifts! Books, toys and especially gifts for teens (or gift cards) are greatly needed as we rely on donations to make this program a success.

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GERMAN TV KATIE FFORDE FILMING IN GLOUCESTER!

Filming on Katie Fforde romance movies for German television ZDF is currently taking place at Eastern Point.

 

The Great Kransinki, Organist Extraordinaire returns to the Meetinghouse,

From FOB Charles Nazarian

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame on Friday, October 13, 2017


PRESS RELEASE
THE GLOUCESTER MEETINGHOUSE FOUNDATION PRESENTS:
FRIDAY THE 13TH silent film classic THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME accompanied by THE GREAT KRASINSKI on the pipe organ!
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: World-famous pipe-organ maestro Peter Krasinski accompanies the silent horror film classic “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” starring Lon Chaney at the Gloucester Meetinghouse on Friday the 13th of October, 2017 at 7:30pm.
MORE INFO: Sonic artist and organist extraordinaire Krasinski begins the program with a thrilling organ prelude followed by the comedy short “The Haunted House” starring Buster Keaton. Krasinki performs on the grand 1893 Hutchings-Fisk pipe-organ, improvising the accompaniment to 2 silent film classics shown on the big screen in the Sanctuary. This event is presented in collaboration with the Cape Ann Community Cinema.
LOCATION: The historic (1806) Gloucester Meetinghouse, home of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, on the green at the corner of Church & Middle Street. Parking is available on the green, next door at St. John’s Church, and at the Sawyer Free Library. Side entrance with an elevator is at 10 Church St.
COST: $20 General, $15 Students & Senior (65+), kids under 12 free.
SPONSOR: Cape Ann Saving Bank
TICKET SALES BENEFIT: The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation Fire-Sprinkler & Deterrence Project, now under way.

EVENT CONTACT: Charles Nazarian, president, Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation at chasnaz@gmail.com or 978-821-5291