Magnolia spring market set up
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PHOTOS FROM THE GLOUCESTER HISTORICAL COMMISSION AWARDS
An outstanding group of citizens were recognized today by the Gloucester Historical Commission for their achievements in restoration, preservation, shipbuilding, education, outreach, stewardship, and documentation. Opening remarks were made by Mayor Romeo Theken. Co-chair Mary Ellen Lepoinka introduced the awardees. Congratulations to all the recipients for their great work, with an extra huge shout out to King brothers George and Charles.
The Gloucester Historical Commission are mayoral appointees. Commission members include co-chairs Bob Whitmarsh and Mary Ellen Lepoinka, Jeff Crawford, David Rhinelander (who is recovering from heart surgery and was unable to attend), Sandy Barry, Holly Clay, and Jude Seminara.
The recipients awarded for their stellar contributions to the beautiful community of Gloucester and Cape Ann are as follows:
Joseph Napolitano: Lifetime Achievement as a preservation contractor.
Sarah Dunlap: Lifetime Achievement as volunteer City archivist.
Harold Burnham: Local Preservationist, for his achievements in historic shipbuilding. Harold was unable to attend. His father Charles accepted the award for Harold.
Marietta Delahunt: Stewardship of the historic Sargent-Robinson House.
: Local preservationists, for their work on the Civil War coat.
Mariana Vaida: Rehabilitation and Restoration of 567 Essex Ave. by a preservation architect.
Gloucester Writers Center: Stewardship of the Maud/Olson Library in E. Gloucester.
Bing McGilvray: Education and Outreach, for his work on Cape Ann art history.
Captain Ray Bates: Education and Outreach, for his book on Cape Ann shipwrecks.
Christine & Paul Lundberg: Rehabilitation and Restoration of their Annisquam historic home.
Melanie & Mark Murray-Brown: Rehabilitation and Restoration of the Amos-Rackliffe House. Melanie was unable to attend and daughter Iona took her place.
John & Betty Erkkila: Documentation of Gloucester History, for their book on Lanesville.
George and Charles with friend Robert
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Tulip Festival
Even with rain, wind and fog the Tulips on the boulevard look so peaceful and amazing.
Again thank you Generous Gardeners.
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Gloucester’s Katy Geraghty part of Broadway’s Tony Award nominated musical Groundhog Day!
How exciting to follow news about this stunning vocalist and actress. Not at all surprised to hear that Katy Geraghty is part of a Broadway musical!
from today’s Gloucester Daily Times:
Katy On Broadway
A Gloucester woman is making her Broadway debut in a show that has racked up a number of Tony Award nominations. Katy Geraghty, a 2012 graduate of Gloucester High School and the daughter of city residents Rick and Martha Geraghty*, plays the role of Debbie in the acclaimed musical “Groundhog Day,” which opened April 17 at the August-Wilson Theater on New York’s 52nd Street…Geraghty, also a 2016 graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, said she landed the role after being called to audition in March last year. She said she had caught the attention of “Groundhog Day” musical director David Holtzenberg, whose husband, Michael Heitzman, directed Geraghty in North Shore Music Theatre’s 2015 production of “Shrek, the Musical.” “Groundhog Day,” based on the 1993 film that featured Bill Murray, stars Andy Karl, best known for his role in “Legally Blonde,” and has been nominated for a Tony as best musical…
Groundhog Day perform on TODAY show
Katy on Instagram
*Martha Geraghty is a Cape Ann Reads finalist
Katy stepping up to help Cape Ann Big Band raise money for O’Maley Middle School band (from prior post –2min video snippets including classics Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and ‘S Wonderful with vocalist Katy Geraghty) I think we first saw Katy in Once Upon a Mattress
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The Bookstore of Gloucester and local artists for Deborah Cramer’s Narrow Edge talk at Sawyer Free Library
Fans, friends, colleagues, and teachers enjoyed a free public program at Sawyer Free Library to hear more about the making of the Narrow Edge by Deborah Cramer. The talk was sponsored by the library, Kestrel, The Gloucester Writers Center, and Eastern Point Lit House (Deborah will be leading one of the upcoming book discussions at Duckworth’s). It was a treat to hear more about the long friendship and collaboration of Deborah Cramer and Susan Quateman (learn more about Susan’s art here) Patty Hanlon’s Cedar Tree Gallery at Walker Creek Furniture in Essex held the inaugural exhibit for this series.
Cramer read quotes from her book that also inspired Janet Essley’s art; Quateman, Essley and works by Michael DiGiorgio and George Textor were exhibited at the Matz Gallery in the Library. Martin Ray’s sculpture seen to the right and behind Deborah during her talk is part of the library’s art collection.
“Unbeknownst to most people horseshoe crab blood safeguards human health.”
Avery from The Bookstore of Gloucester helped with the crush at book signing time.
Heidi Wakeman, a Gloucester O’Maley teacher, was excited to visit with her first grade teacher, and Barbara Kelley who we learned accompanied Cramer on a research trip for The Narrow Edge.
More scenes from this wonderful evening
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Tulip Festival awesome
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Mercury Goes Direct!
Wow – now that was a tough three week period of Mercury Retrograde!
Yesterday, Mercury moved forward and just in time for us to enjoy the upcoming weekend, Mother’s Day, Graduations, Weddings and just everyday life! Now everything that happens until the next Mercury Retro you only have yourself to blame 🙂
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SUPER EXCITING NEWS: OUR CHARLES AND GEORGE KING RECEIVING THE GLOUCESTER HISTORICAL COMMISSION AWARD TOMORROW (SATURDAY) AT THE CAPE ANN MUSEUM!!!
George and Charles write,
Hi Everybody!
We are so, so happy to write about two special awards for the Albert Bacheler Gloucester Civil War coat. On April 13th, we received the YMCA MAYOR’S YOUTH EXEMPLARY AWARD from Mayor Romeo Theken at the 2nd Annual Community Awards. The Mayor gave an awesome speech and we felt truly honored to be included. There was a giant reception at Cruiseport including a delicious breakfast. We were presented with a great plaque from the YMCA and a Senate Citation from Senator Tarr. It’s cool to receive such an award from the YMCA because their mantra is exactly the same as Albert Bacheler’s: give kids a good opportunity to learn, have fun and be active. Also he cared a lot about character. The photos we are sharing are from Mayor Romeo Theken and were taken by Ashley Snell for the YMCA event that day.
The second award is from the GLOUCESTER HISTORICAL COMMISSION. It will be taking place tomorrow May 6 2017 at Cape Ann Museum. Please come to celebrate with us and see the presentations. There are many interesting projects being awarded. It’s going to be fun!
Here is what they sent us:
The Gloucester Historical Commission invites the public to attend the annual 2017 Preservation Awards ceremony on Saturday, May 6, 2 to 4 pm at the Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester.
May is National Historic Preservation Month, and each year the Commission recognizes outstanding cultural heritage preservation, restoration, and education projects, based on the following criteria.
Preserved neighborhood history through research, writing, or art
Preserved a property that is historically significant in age, style, or use.
Restored using traditional materials or methods.
Preserved historical integrity or appearance.
Protected from present threat or future harm.
Completed project within the past two years.
Accomplished by individual, family, group, or community advocacy or fundraising
Award categories include the following.
Archaeology
Adaptive reuse
Stewardship
Education and outreach
Landscape preservation
Restoration and rehabilitation
Local preservationist
Individual lifetime achievement
Documentation of Gloucester’s history
This year’s award recipients are:
Joseph Napolitano: Lifetime Achievement as a preservation contractor.
Sarah Dunlap: Lifetime Achievement as volunteer City archivist.
Harold Burnham: Local Preservationist, for his achievements in historic shipbuilding.
Marietta Delahunt: Stewardship of the historic Sargent-Robinson House.
Charles and George King: Local preservationists, for their work on the Civil War coat.
Mariana Vaida: Rehabilitation and Restoration of 567 Essex Ave. by a preservation architect.
Gloucester Writers Center: Stewardship of the Maud/Olson Library in E. Gloucester.
Bing McGilvray: Education and Outreach, for his work on Cape Ann art history.
Captain Ray Bates: Education and Outreach, for his book on Cape Ann shipwrecks.
Christine & Paul Lundberg: Rehabilitation and Restoration of their Annisquam historic home.
Melanie & Mark Murray-Brown: Rehabilitation and Restoration of the Amos-Rackliffe House.
John & Betty Erkkila: Documentation of Gloucester History, for their book on Lanesville.
At the ceremony, members of the Commission will introduce recipients and present award certificates. Slides will be shown, and recipients will talk briefly about their projects. This event will take place on Saturday, May 6th, 2 to 4 pm in the Cape Ann Museum at 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester, Massachusetts.
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PARKER RIVER BRIDGE
The view from the Parker River Bridge Tuesday night gave me pause to turn around, pull over, and stop to take a photo. It’s always pretty, but this just seemed extra 🙂
From the Newbury Historical Commission:
For a little over 100 years, the only bridge crossing the Parker River was Thurlow’s Bridge (1654), located on Middle Road (south of Governor Dummer Academy). The first bridge across the Parker River on the High Road (Route 1A), was built under the direction of Ralph Cross in 1758; it considerably shortened the distance to and from Rowley and Ipswich. Although the structure has been repaired and replaced many times since it was built, over it traveled Benedict Arnold in 1775, Washington in 1789, President Munroe in 1817, and the Marquis de Lafayette in 1824. The 1911 structure was partially washed away in 1929. The 1930 bridge was replaced with a new structure in 2010.
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The Lit House Book Club at Duckworth’s Bistrot
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Local artist Kathy Roberts painting with the Tulips
While on the Boulevard on Thursday admiring the tulips and flowers met Kathy Roberts painting this beautiful garden with an amazing view.
Kathy painting
Tulips with a view
Preparing to paint
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Our Lady of Good Voyage Lights up the Sky Guiding Fishing Vessels Home
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13 Ways Massachusetts Is America’s Black Sheep… And We Love It That Way
7. Not to mention Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg.
9. We have a house made of newspaper.
10. Childhood here still happens outdoors. Whether that means hours peering into tide pools and beach bonfires…
12. We’ve heard of spring, but rarely see it in person.
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Sunday’s Spring Market at the Magnolia Library
Here is a list of participating vendors at this fun event. Hope to see you all there. Thank you.
Sara McDermott Sunniest Side Up- Note Cards
Sharon Lowe Photography
Carolyn Gurrisi- Paparazzi Accessories
Lauren Negron Cape Ann Olive Oil
Jillian Shamberger JBombs Bath Luxuries
John Theo Author
Emma Sanders Hand painted Notecards
Sara Adams Memory Quilts
Amy Plummer Watercolor cards and gifts
Wendy Antrim Trendy Wendy’s Fashions
Haley Allison Bare Cheek Beauty
Donna Ardizzoni Photography
Diana Whitten/
Karen Pischke Gloucester Tease
Dreamtime Wellness
Top Dog Nutrition
Melissa Cox Hand Crafted Soaps
Jessica Biker Knitting and hand made bags
Diane B Saunders Lularoe Rep
Heather O DiFonzo Wine Tasting
Judy Gillis and Betty Cannon Magnolia Historical Society
Susan O’Leary SassyEcoBags
Julie Geary Classic Cooks
Rosandra Olivio PUREhaven
Bob Marshall Marshalls Farmstand
Erin Pequeno Stone Design and Face painting
Lindsay Marshall Angies Alpacas
Lara Jardullo Visual Interest headbands and fascinators
Jen Holmgren City Council Candidate
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Calvo Studio Workshop
Good Morning Gloucester 