BOSTON SYMPHONY CELLIST MAKES CAPE ANN SYMPHONY DEBUT IN ROMANTIC MASTERS CONCERT ON MARCH 26

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CAPE ANN SYMPHONY

THE 65th ANNIVERSARY SEASON

Yoichi Udagawa, Music Director

 

BOSTON SYMPHONY CELLIST MAKES

CAPE ANN SYMPHONY DEBUT IN

ROMANTIC MASTERS CONCERT ON MARCH 26

BSO Cellist Blaise Déjardin Performs Saint-Säens Cello Concerto

 

Cape Ann Symphony’s 65th Concert Season continues on Sunday, March 26 at 2 pm with the Romantic Masters Concert featuring the CAS debut of Boston Symphony Orchestra cellist Blaise DĂ©jardin at the CAS performance venue at Manchester-Essex High School Auditorium on 36 Lincoln Street in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. TheRomantic Masters Concert brings to life the humor of Rossini withLa Scala di Seta, the power of Dvorak with Symphony No. 8 and the elegance of Saint-Säens Cello Concerto with BSO cellist BlaiseDĂ©jardin, while celebrating the richness and beauty of great music from the Romantic Era.

 

According to Cape Ann Symphony Music Director and Conductor Yoichi Udagawa, “The Romantic Masters program for March 26thfeatures the music of Rossini, Saint-Säens and Dvorak. The Rossini is energetic and fun-full of high spirits. The Saint-Säens is work of perfect proportion and balance. Virtuoso BSO cellist Blaise DĂ©jardin will be the soloist. He is an amazing musician, and it is his first appearance with the Cape Ann Symphony. We are very excited to be working with him. The Dvorak Symphony No. 8 has one gorgeous melody followed by another and then another and then another! During the concert, we will take a few minutes to show the audience some incredibly intricate and beautiful details that are in the music, in the hope that it will add to their appreciation and understanding of the music.”

Born in Strasbourg, France, cellist Blaise DĂ©jardin made his orchestradebut at age fourteen, performing Haydn’s C Major Concerto at the Corum of Montpellier, France. He was a member of the European Union Youth Orchestra and the Gustav Mahler Jugend Orchester, as well as a founding member of A Far Cry. A dedicated chamber musician, he spent two summers at Ravinia’s Steans Institute for Young Artists prior to joining the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 2008. That same year, he gave the US premiere of Les formes du ventfor cello solo by French composer Edith Canat de Chizy. Continue reading “BOSTON SYMPHONY CELLIST MAKES CAPE ANN SYMPHONY DEBUT IN ROMANTIC MASTERS CONCERT ON MARCH 26” →

Gloucester Snow Emergency Declared: Parking Ban Starts at 10AM 3/14, Schools Closed

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The City of Gloucester has declared a snow emergency and parking ban on all city streets due to an upcoming severe snow storm. All city buildings including City Hall, library and schools will be closed on Tuesday, March 14th, with regular city hours planned for Wednesday, March 15th (weather permitting). Please see full parking ban timing, warming shelter updates and complete details below:

PARKING BAN: 
Effective at 10:00 AM tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14th, until 7:00 AM Wednesday, March 15th all vehicles are banned from parking on city streets. Residents may park in all municipal and school parking lots. Please remove all vehicles from municipal and school parking lots before the parking ban expires at 7:00 AM Wednesday. School parking lots will be the first areas to be ticketed and towed once parking ban has concluded.Violators of this emergency declaration will be at the owner’s expense.

TRASH & RECYCLE PICKUP DELAY:
Trash and recycling will NOT be picked…

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PHOTOS FROM THE BEST PASTA-MAKING DAY WITH THE GROPPO FAMILY AND FRIENDS

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St. Joseph pasta-making day began with Franco and the gentlemen heading over to Gloucester Fraternity to make huge batches of pasta dough with the Fraternity’s new mixer machine. Thanks were given to the club’s Mario for making it possible. Back at the Groppo’s kitchen, Nina and Fina were making steamy hot vats of homemade ricotta on the stovetop to serve for breakfast to all the helpers. Friends and family arrived in waves throughout the day and all were there to lend a hand making pasta.

After all the St. Joseph Day pasta that was needed was made, an extra batch of pasta was made for we pasta-makers. Nina heated up her divinely delicious tomato sauce that she had canned over the summer, with tomatoes from her garden. We had a wonderful lunch feast and as I looked around the table at the many generations gathered, I thought of the memories being made that will be cherished by all, created from this very special community tradition of honoring Saint Joseph each year at the welcoming home of the Groppo Family.

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Rolling Pins!

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Last batch, fini!

Some birds on the feeder

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Since Saturday and Sunday was so cold and windy, it was difficult to go out to photographs some birds, so set up the tripod in the living room at the window and took some photos at the our feeders.

From the City of Gloucester with regards to Trash Pick up

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Trash Will Not Be Collected Tuesday March 14, 2017
Due to the impending snow storm, trash collection for Tuesday, March 14, 2017 has been cancelled. We will be operating on a holiday schedule for the rest of the week and collection will be one day later.

If your trash day is Tuesday – please do not put your trash out until Wednesday morning.

Tuesday’s collection will be Wednesday
Wednesday’s collection will be Thursday
Thursday’s collection will be Friday
Friday’s collection will be Saturday

When a Good Old Fashioned Grilled Cheese is What You Need…

Posted on by Nichole S.

So this was unbelievably yummy.  Every once in a while a grilled cheese sandwich sounds like the right thing to order.  And this one did not disappoint.

Grilled cheese with arugula, roasted red peppers, and avocado from Half Baked Bakery in Beverly Farms. Come on.

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ONE OCEAN ONE LOVE SHOP: GRAND OPENING

Posted on by Craig Kimberley

Today was the grand opening of the One Ocean One Love Shop in Gloucester. Offering all types of ocean-lifestyle goods, this little shop by the docks is open just in time for spring.  Hidden just down at the end of the state fish pier, the shop is located where Parker and Wall St. meet down by the marina. The shop is chuck full of great original prints and gear, along with cool gift ideas, skin care products, solar-charged blue tooth beach speakers, cool hats, stickers, & beer koozies. If you see the lighthouse, you’ve found it! Stop by and show your support! (Jamie Verga and family cameo no less!)

http://www.oneoceanoneloveshop.com

SUPPORT OUR LOCALS !!!!!!!!!

BEST PASTA-MAKING DAY!

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When you get to spend the day with these wonderful friends. Lots of photos to post later ❤

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Go Lila from Rockport go! What a cook Masterchef Jr Season 5

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We’re tuning in to watch Masterchef Jr because we read about Lila, a young chef from Rockport. What an accomplishment for this poised and talented cook. We’re not entirely current and caught up, so no spoilers, please. Excerpt from episode 3– “I live on an island so I’m used to cooking a lot  of fish…”

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Now check out the real thing! These kids are unbelievable! Catch up on episodes   

Masterchef Jr Season 5 on Fox channel premiered  February 9, 2017 with hosts Gordon Ramsey and Christina Tosi. Airs Thursday nights.

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VIVA SAN GIUSEPPE!

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Beautiful tribute to Saint Joseph

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KEEP HOPE ALIVE! – HEIDI WAKEMAN IN THE PULPIT

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What? Wakewoman is in the pulpit? Come, come whoever you are to an hour of power at the UU Church in Rockport!

Sunday morning (March 12th) Heidi will be leading the service at the Rockport UU. Musical accompaniment by Rockwell & Kerwin.

 

Happy Birthday to Len Burgess

Posted on by Marty Luster

As Len celebrates his 80th, let’s revisit one of his ice crystal masterpieces. Len is truly a fine artist, craftsman, musician and scholar. Above all, he is a warm and gentle soul and, happily, a good friend.

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©Len Burgess 2015

                                     At Dawn

 At dawn we walk through a forest of frozen firs,

 their branches dipping to snag our hats and drip

ice down our backs and send chills to our toes,

with snow underfoot and shadowy woods ahead.

 

But, the young sun’s glow gives a sweet caress

and promises us shelter as we trudge through

this strange, mysterious  and glorious world

of shadow and light, of biting cold and loving

warmth

© Marty Luster 2015

 

 

 

Marshalls Farm Stand

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

On Thursday decided to take a ride over to visit the animals at Marshalls Farm Stand, 144 Concord Street, Gloucester, MA near Wingaersheek Beach. By the way the farm stand will be opening in late May.

The Alpacas and the horses are so friendly. Great place to visit with your kids/grandchildren

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Sally

Frankie

The beautiful horses

Call for Entries – Cape Ann Museum Photo Contest

Posted on by James Eves

At the Water’s Edge
Online Photo Contest

fiss054.jpgIn conjunction with the Cape Ann Museum’s spring exhibition, Charles Movalli: Cape Ann & Beyond, the Museum is hosting an online photography contest. Photographers of all ages and experience levels are invited to submit images based on the theme of “at the water’s edge” that capture the magical place often seen in Movalli’s work where land and sea meet. Photos must be taken in Rockport, Gloucester, Essex or Manchester-by-the-Sea.

For over forty years, Charles Movalli (1945–2016) was a pillar of Cape Ann’s year-round art community, a distinguished landscape and marine painter, a prolific writer and advocate for the arts and a widely respected teacher.

Submission deadline April 30 | Live Facebook voting May 5 through May 19 | Winners announced May 26

A photographer in the pulpit of a sword fishing vessel, Gloucester, MA (possibly Vincent’s Cove). Handcolored slide from the Fishermen’s Institute, c. 1921. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum Library & Archives.

Cape Ann Museum staff will select photos for public voting on the basis of creativity, photographic quality and effectiveness in conveying the theme of “at the water’s edge.” Beginning on Friday, May 5, the selected photos will be posted on the Museum’s Facebook page at facebook.com/camuseum. The public will be encouraged to vote for their favorite photo(s) by “liking” them.

For more information please visit: capeannmuseum.org/waters-edge

Prizes:

  • 1st Prize: One year Cape Ann Museum Membership (Contributor or Red Cottage Society Individual level)
  • 2nd Prize: $50 Gift certificate to Museum Shop
  • 3rd Prize: Copy of Kodachrome Memory by photographer Nathan Benn

A selection of photographs, including the top three winning entries, will be displayed on the Cape Ann Museum website.

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The Cape Ann Museum celebrates the art, history and culture of Cape Ann – a region with a rich and varied culture of nationally significant historical, industrial and artistic achievement. The Museum’s collections include fine art from the 19th century to the present, artifacts from the fishing, maritime and granite quarrying industries, textiles, furniture, a library/archives and two historic houses. For a detailed media fact sheet please visit www.capeannmuseum.org/press.

The Museum is located at 27 Pleasant Street in Gloucester. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $10.00 adults, $8.00 Cape Ann residents, seniors and students. Youth (18 and under) and Museum members are free. For more information please call: (978)283-0455 x10. Additional information can be found online at www.capeannmuseum.org.