AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “RACHEL CARSON” PREMIERES TONIGHT ON PBS (AND DEBORAH CRAMER IS IN IT!)

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I’ve been very much looking forward to the debut of Rachel Carson and posted it on facebook yesterday as it is premiering tonight. Cape Ann environmental author Deborah Cramer then shared that she is in the documentary!!!

From an American Experience, “Rachel Carson is an intimate portrait of the woman whose groundbreaking books revolutionized our relationship to the natural world. When Silent Spring was published in September 1962 it became an instant bestseller and would go on to spark dramatic changes in the way the government regulated pesticides.

Rachel Carson premieres January 24 at 8/7c on PBS.”

Visit Deborah’s website for more about her beautiful book The Narrow Edge: A Tiny Bird, An Ancient Crab, and An Epic Journey, which was named Best Book by the National Academy of Sciences, and is the winner of both the Rachel Carson Book Award and the Reed Award in Environmental Writing.

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Downed phone lines and pounding surf from gale force winds

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I saw two downed phone lines this morning, reported them and steered clear. I was taught those are the low ones.

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Rusty & Ingrid Creative Company

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I have meaning to get over to Magnolia to visit the studio of Rusty & Ingrid Creative Company since purchasing some of their artwork at City Hall Plaza’s “Boston Winter” back in December. I have yet to do so, but wanted to give a shout out to their amazing work now anyway.  If I’m being honest, I didn’t realize when I first started to look through their shop for some holiday gifts that Rusty & Ingrid actually calls Gloucester/Magnolia home.  I was poking around and picking out some prints when I overheard someone mention that their studio was located on Cape Ann.  How have I missed that?  Their artwork is gorgeous! Of course, and I should have know, upon conducting some research, both Donna and Joey have done numerous posts here on GMG about the phenomenal art that this talented duo creates…and their super cute kids.

While the boys were skating at #BostonWinter that afternoon I quickly purchased a print of Brant Point, Nantucket for my own home (that’s where we got engaged) and a print of Martha’s Vineyard for my mom…who visits there often.  I really wanted, however, to also buy the print of Fenway’s Green Monster and at least ten of the prints depicting many of my favorite haunts of both Gloucester and Rockport…including, of course, Thacher’s Island for Thatcher.  I also texted photos of a print of Lake Winnipesaukee to a friend who owns a home up there….and several of their ski destination prints to friends who frequent various mountains. I would totally decorate a beach cottage or ski lodge with a large series of these….if I had one to decorate.

If you haven’t seen their work, take a peek at their website in the link below.  I’m in love with their work…but also that they are local and make magic happen as a small, family run business.

Visit their website HERE

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Alicia Unleashed- #makecraigviral

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aliciaunleashed-1-picsay-1Alicia Unleashed episode 53 with special guests Joey C, Rick D, Melissa and B-Side with Hostess Alicia Cox

World Premier of new Theme Song, Pats Nation, Our boy Craig and so much more…

 

 

Shipping Address: 95 East Main Street Gloucester MA 

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Beauport Hotel Gloucester Announces Partnership with Shalin Liu Performance Center

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Beauport Hotel Gloucester is excited to offer 20% off their winter/early spring offseason rates for any guests attending a concert or event at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport. Complimentary shuttle to and from performances. Call 978.282.0008 to book this package. hotel-shalin-liu-partnership

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Art teachers: they get the job done. Mary Sullivan and Brett Dunton at O’Maley Innovation Middle School

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Mary Sullivan and Brett Dunton, fine artists and visual arts teachers at O’Maley Innovation Middle School, Gloucester, MA, act like art is the best subject anyone could dream of teaching. It’s evident that they’ve established an inspiring collaborative approach; they work together seamlessly and dazzle the students.  Their art rooms are just the way you’d dream they should look–ample rooms that look like art work is done there in a big way.

 

They are super resourceful and adept at re-purposing and re-inventing materials. They adhere to the ‘your trash is our treasure’ school of thought. Any donated supplies can be dropped off at room 130 before or after school.

 

Art Room Wish List

– Yogurt cups (clean)
– Cardboard (clean)
– Wood (untreated by chemicals)
– Large paper grocery bags
– Magazines
– Hardcover books
– Yarn or string
– Fabric
– Any art supplies (crayons, colored pencils, paint, brushes, etc)
– Any kind of paint (tempera, acrylic, watercolor, latex house paint . . .)
– Posters of artwork
– Hardware (hammers, nails, screwdrivers, clamps, saws, sandpaper . . .)
– Other building supplies such as carpet, tiles, and linoleum
– Doo-dads and whatcha-ma-call-its
– Anything that could possibly be turned into art

contact: msullivan@gloucesterschools.com   mcsullivan.com and bdunton@gloucesterschools.com

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4 Days left to get in on the action in Beverly

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9WallisApprovedIt’s right down the road. Geographically, you could argue it’s the beginning of Cape Ann (see map) AND you can get there on a CATA bus… Beverly’s arts scene is about to get its first performance/event venue with flexible table seating from cabaret-style, to theatre-style to elegant dinner parties, called 9 Wallis.  Plus it’s a new venue for Gloucester artists to perform in — yes, Gloucester artists do cross the bridge from time-to-time.

We first told you about it in this post.  Here’s an update:

On Jan 12, the City of Beverly approved our liquor license and we’ve tentatively scheduled our Grand Opening Gala for Saturday, April 1.

Now you’ve got 4 days to help us get it open by pledging to our Kickstarter Campaign — and in return reap some wicked cool rewards like an invitation to our Grand Opening Gala!

psssst … all the cool kids will be there  ….

 

Best Air Freshener Ever

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Two boys + lots of hockey + two dogs + wet trips home from the beach = need for a good car air freshener.

And, this is it.  First of all, I welcome any reason at all to visit Surfari.  Secondly, they’re super cute.  Third, they’re inexpensive.  And, fourth, they work crazy well!

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GloucesterCast 215 With Kim Smith, Joel Favazza and Brandon Pratt of Happy Valley Ventures, Pauline Bresnahan and Donna Ardizzoni Taped 1/22/17

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GloucesterCast 215 With Kim Smith, Joel Favazza and Brandon Pratt of Happy Valley Ventures, Pauline Bresnahan and Donna Ardizzoni Taped 1/22/17

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Joel Favazza and Brandon Pratt- Happy Valley Ventures Dispensary and Cultivation Facility
Marijuana
What exactly is being proposed in Gloucester?
Where can people legally purchase marijuana and what credentials will one need to purchase it?
Will it be taxed?  On the State Level, Federal level, local level.
Besides jobs and real estate taxes, what other benefits to the City of Gloucester does having a dispensary have?
Are there laws for police officers when people are driving under the influence of marijuana and is there a test that police officers use?
Scott Memhard and Val Gilman filed ordinance to add Coyotes to existing ban on feeding Pigeons, Seagulls, terns and other Water Fowl downtown.
Winter Cabin Fever Creative Marketplace At Magnolia Library Sunday February 12
Elks Welcome home to Cape Ann We Left The Light on For Your initiative for returning vets, for more info- check out Pauline’s facebook page
Ringo Tarr’s flags on the Boulevard donations
Condolences to Brian, Bruce and Ringo Tarr for the passing of their mom
Women’s March yesterday Millions all over the country, Kim Smith reports
Patriots vs Steelers- Craig Kimberley Die Hard Steelers Fan going to tonight’s game.  Question is- “Will he be wearing his Patriots jersey under his Steelers Jersey at the Game and if the Steelers are getting blown out, does he take his Steelers jersey off?”
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