Downed phone lines and pounding surf from gale force winds
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
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.
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Crazy waves awesome
Donna Ardizzoni / Circle Consulting Group 978-526-9222
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Alicia Unleashed- #makecraigviral
Alicia 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…
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Shipping Address: 95 East Main Street Gloucester MA
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Friday Night Lights event at Treetop Yoga
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MAN AT WORK
Gloucester man at work daybreak
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A touch of color at sunset
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Beauport Hotel Gloucester Announces Partnership with Shalin Liu Performance Center
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. 
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Art teachers: they get the job done. Mary Sullivan and Brett Dunton at O’Maley Innovation Middle School
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
It’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 ….
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Music Around Town ~ January 23-29, 2017
click photo for music info
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Gloucester Smiles-488
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Stage Fort silhouettes
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Best Air Freshener Ever
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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Women’s March Video From Karen Pischke
https://youtu.be/5sZlv1fFMvc
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Craig Kimberley Caption This Photo Contest
Winner gets a free GMG tshirt
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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
GloucesterCast 215 With Kim Smith, Joel Favazza and Brandon Pratt of Happy Valley Ventures, Pauline Bresnahan and Donna Ardizzoni Taped 1/22/17
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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BOSTON STRONG, BOSTON BEAUTIFUL, BOSTON WOMEN’S MARCH!
The day started with a wonderful chance meet up with Gloucester students and the Grow and Abrams-Dowd family. Thanks to both families for their kindness; I so enjoyed the train ride into town with Bo, Sarah, and Jason. We were amongst the early birds arriving on the scene and it was tremendously exciting to see the preparations underway and the crowd swelling in number throughout the morning.
Girls applying glitter, of course!
Manchester-Essex Contingency
The newest estimate is perhaps 175,000 attendees at an event where initially 25,000 were expected. The Boston Women’s March was one of over 600 peaceful rallies held around the world. Reportedly not a single arrest related to the march took place in Boston.
Representative Ann Margaret’s friendly face in the crowd.
People rallied for different reasons–for compassion and dignity towards others, equality and justice for all, for better stewardship of our environment, affordable healthcare, to protect women’s reproductive rights, for equal opportunity for the disabled–along with many other issues. The signs carried reflected all our concerns. For those who may be wondering why and to what end, I believe it is the coalescing of many movements into one and the beginning of a new world movement. Women are refusing to move backward and most assuredly, there is more to come.
First Nation’s Savannah Fox Tree stunned the crowd with her beautiful rendition of Amazing Grace, sung in both Cherokee and English.
Pastor Mariama White-Hammond from Bethel A.M.E. Church gave a compassionate sermon.
Senator Elizabeth Warren
Senator Ed Markey
Congressman Joseph Kennedy III – the pink haze on several photos is my camera’s lens trying to see through an ocean of pink pussy hats 🙂
Mayor Marty Walsh
Disability Commissionr Kristen McCosh and husband John McCosh
The official program began with music and dance performances, followed by speeches given by our fiercest advocates. The march was to follow however, it was delayed by several hours because the planned route was overflowing with marchers. Participants were not just from the immediate Boston neighborhoods, but had come from all around the state. The Boston Common and streets surrounding the Common had become a sea of people. Despite the human gridlock, kindness and patience prevailed.
All photos copyright Kim Smith
Gridlock at the corner of Charles and Beacon Streets where two streams of marchers converged.
Beacon Hill side streets were also jammed with marchers.
Good Morning Gloucester 