ROMANTIC MASTERS COME TO CAPE ANN SYMPHONY ON SUNDAY, MARCH 26

Concert Features Composers: Dvorak, Rossini Saint-Saens &

World Renown Cellist Blaise Dejardin

 Cape Ann Symphony continues the orchestra’s 65th AnniversaryConcert Season on Sunday, March 26 at 2 pm with Romantic Masters featuring the richness, beauty and power of music from the Romantic Era and the CAS debut of Boston Symphony Orchestra cellist Blaise Dejardin at the CAS performance venue at Manchester-Essex High School Auditorium on 36 Lincoln Street in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. Manchester-Essex High School Auditorium is handicapped accessible. The concert program features Rossini’s La Scala di Seta, Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8 and internationallyacclaimed cellist Blaise Dejardin performing the elegant Saint-Saens’Cello Concerto. Ticket prices for the Cape Ann Symphony RomanticMasters Concert are $40 for adults, $35 for senior citizens and $5 forYouth age 18 and under. For tickets and information, call 978-281-0543 or visit www.capeannsymphony.org.

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Celebrating Small Business National ‘Be Heard’ Day

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Today is Small Business National ‘Be Heard’ Day. Join us in celebrating Cape Ann’s many small businesses and the entrepreneurial spirit that is vital to America’s way of life. #NationalBeHeardDay.

GloucesterTEASE™ is a new women-owned small business on Cape Ann. On National ‘Be Heard’ Day we’re giving a ‘shout out’ to other businesses and residents of Cape Ann. We believe in the concept of ‘Think Globally/Act Locally.’ With that in mind we offer high quality apparel that is locally designed and manufactured (Made in the USA) with a global mission of offering messages to spread positivity, optimism and peace.

We also celebrate and promote the City of Gloucester MA – Which We LOVE, and where we live, work and play.

“Together Everyone Achieves Something Extraordinary™” Our tag-line reflects the Community Spirit found here on Cape Ann. From Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, to the many charitable organizations (too many to name here!) and the many residents…

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GLOUCESTER’S HANNA ANDERSON AND MASK RENASCENCE

The mask that Mayor Sefatia wore at the International Women’s Day celebration was created especially for her by Gloucester’s own Hanna Anderson. Hanna was the costume designer for the Annisquam Village Player’s Peter Pan. The Mayor was so proud to show off her beautiful mask. Usually kept in a protected place at her home, she was thrilled to have the opportunity to wear it once again. The Mayor wanted to be sure to give Hanna a huge shout out for her exquisite design.

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Since designing costumes for AVP’s Peter Pan, Hanna is still involved in the theatre arts however, she is now performing and designing her own costumes. She is an aerial silk performer working in San Diego. Michelle Barclay, Hanna’s Mom, sent along these photos.

FEEDING THE TORTOISE AT CAPE ANN MUSEUM

Don’t you love the fabulous and recently gifted Paul Manship “Tortoise” ❤

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The bronze “Tortoise” was modeled in 1916 and cast in 1999. The gift was made possible through the generous donations of Arthur N. Ryan, Henrietta Gates, Heaton Robertson, and attendees of the 2015 Women’s Luncheon. Read more about Paul Manship’s work at the Cape Ann Museum here.

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Perhaps Manship’s most well known work, it’s interesting to see how the plaza surrounding “Prometheus” has changed through the decades.

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Alicia Unleashed- Shout out to G-Town

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Alicia Unleashed Episode 55 taped 3/5/17 with B-Side and Hostess Alicia Cox

Pier 23, Dress Code, Azorean, Seaport Grille, Short and Main, Second Glance, Gloucester Mattress, Stones Pub, Phia Wellness Center, Beauport Hotel, Studio Restaurant

Motif Monday New England architecture: religious conversion

So many titles! This Old Church. When a house of worship is a house. I wonder about the people and the history behind their unique architecture, and smile thinking about dedication and reverence. What were the maddening, fascinating and funny stories of the houseproud chapters?

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Author Wayne Soini Talks about Abraham Lincoln at Sawyer Library

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When: Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 7 p.m.
Where: Sawyer Free Library, Gloucester, MA
Subject: A brief talk with Questions and Answers on “Researching and Writing about Abraham Lincoln in 2017”
(None of my books on sale that night but I will gladly sign copies if people bought copies on Amazon.)
Author of DEEP SNOW, HIGH WATERS and FULL HEART (Young Man Lincoln Trilogy)…
Free and Open to the Public.

 

Oil painting of Abraham Lincoln by artist and sculptor Richard R. Miller

Last few shots, I promise!

The weekends go by too fast!   We had a great time in NY despite the sub zero temps.  I promise these are the last few pics I’ll bore you with.   These few black and whites are from our walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and the view from Hoboken, NJ at Sinatra Park looking over to Manhattan.   Have a great Monday!!

Goodnight, Rockport

We had to make a little pitstop on Granite Pier to watch this nice sunset over Rockport Harbor last night.

A nice end to a busy weekend.

Here’s the original photo and then the photo played with very quickly in the brushstroke app.

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Cyclones take home the GOLD!!!

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On Sunday March 5, 2017 the Cape Ann Cyclones, our local Special Olympics Junior Basketball Team traveled to the Fay School in Southboro to compete in their first Unified Team State Tournament. The Cyclones beat the Franklin Challengers(18-12) and the North Attleboro Rockets to earn the gold medal.The Cyclones showed great teamwork, outstanding sportsmanship throughout the day. Special Olympics Unified Sports®brings together ATHLETES with intellectual disabilities and athletes without intellectual disabilities (UNIFIED PARTNERS) to train and compete on the same team. Participants improve their physical fitness, sharpen their skills and learn acceptance and inclusion while participating in Unified Sports. ​

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UNITY, REFLECTION, ADVOCACY, AND ACTION ~ FIGLI DI TRAPPETO 11th INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION!

A wonderful time was had by all at the Festa della Donna celebration, hosted by Figli di Trappeto, and held Saturday evening at the Gloucester House Restaurant. The guests included a tremendous group of Cape Ann’s community-spirited women. international-womens-day-gloucester-2017-4

Each year a special guest is recognized for her commitment to the people of Gloucester and Cape Ann. Gloucester’s beloved Rosaria Giambanco-Floyd was honored for her generosity towards the ill, the elderly, the homeless, and especially for the care and love she provides to members of the community who are suffering from cancer.


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Everyone was decked out in masks and beads and the Gloucester House was sparkling in the gold, green, and purple mardi gras themed decor, created by committee members Crocetta Groppo, Josephine Taormina, Enza Taormina, Fay Puopolo, Nancy Millefoglie, Faye Pavia, Kathy Numerosi, Geri Parisi, and Jackie Zappa. After a delicious dinner of fried chicken and baked haddock, dancing, and a hysterical adult version of scavenger hunt/musical chairs kept the audience entertained.

To learn more about the history of International Women’s Day, visit the official website here

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Figli di Trappeto Board Members: Crocetta Groppo, Josephine Taormina, Enza Taormina, Fay Puopolo, Nancy Millefoglie, Faye Pavia, Kathy Numerosi, Geri Parisi, and Jackie Zappa.

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Sand to City

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Wednesday, March 22 at 6:30 PM – 9 PM

The Franklin Cafe
118 Main St, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
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