My View of Life on the Dock
Good morning kids:
Hope everyone is doing well. Our Saturday clean-up will be on Thatcher Road near Stop & Shop Gloucester –
Time: 8:00 – 9:00
When: Saturday, May 14, 2016
Where: Thatcher Road, we can park near Stop & Shop
Please bring gloves and I will get the yellow bags…
Thanks and take care
Our Lady of Good Voyage Madonna cedar-wood statue was created by two artists from Porto, Portugal, and was commissioned by Portuguese-American fishermen of Gloucester for the Our Lady of Good Voyage church. Silva Franca made the Madonna and Ourivesaria Alianca made the crown and vessel. It was brilliantly welcomed to Gloucester in 1948.
Here’s the timeline thanks to Sawyer Free and Gloucester Daily Times
350 Portuguese-American fishing skippers and fishermen, their wives and children and friends took part in the third crowning and readied for the upcoming fourth annual blessing of the fleet. “A most colorful procession in the annual coronation ceremonies of the DES club in the Church of Our Lady of Good Voyage when Rev. Stephen E. DeMoura, the pastor, honored 22 with the impressive mass of coronation including the imperator, Capt. John Lopes of Sadler Street.”
Cutting it close: the Gloucester Daily Times reported that the Portuguese ship Gil Eannes was expected at Fish Pier but didn’t arrive. The 279 foot, 1048 net tons, fishing fleet hospital vessel, str. Gil-Eannes, “bound here from Lisbon, Portugal, with the estimated 600 pound cedar-wood life size statue of Our Lady of Good Voyage was due in port by 9 o’clock this morning, but up to noon today had not been sighted off Eastern Point Light.”
It was here, just not at the pier. Take note: there’s a Ten Pound Island detail–Pancake Ground, and homeland security.
“It was believed that she was fog bound off the coast and was jogging awaiting clearing before chancing the remaining voyage into port. She will anchor on the Pancake Ground near Ten Pound Island until tomorrow afternoon when she is due to dock at the State Fish pier.” She was escorted off Whistling Buoy by the redfish dragger Carol Ann, Capt. Francis, and brought to anchor on the Pancake Ground for a “three hour inspection to clear her for official entry.” Harbormaster Captain Fred Wise used his own craft. Mayor Friend gave a short speech. Seventy one officers, crew, and ‘relief fishermen’ were on board the Gil Eannes as it made the 11 day crossing.
What an arrival: the fog was so thick no one ashore could catch any glimpse of her! The Princess of Portugal, her Royal Highness Antonia de Braganza, was expected to arrive for the festivities and was booked at the Tavern, as were the ambassadors. Thousands came to town including bus groups from New Bedford, New Jersey, and other states. There were 26 Gloucester fishing boats and the USS Perry destroyer for the blessing of the fleet.
A thrilling 3-day observance festival began with Bishop John Wright leading a mass and procession Friday morning to the pier, and closed on Sunday with Archbishop Richard Cushing. Reverend DeMoura had a zealous committee. Twelve brawny crew from the Gil Eannes (matching shirts) six at a time alternated carrying the statue to the church. Crowds lined the streets and these guests were stunned at the sheer size of such a welcome. Three thousand people watched the procession and it’s estimated 10,000 were there for the Sunday climax.
Over the 3 days, there were special programs along with Memorial Day ceremonies: a carillon concert from the towers Friday night, a plaza-like square was decorated with colored electric lights in front of the church, banquets (at the Tavern), band concerts, and folk dancing*. Later in the weekend, two men each from 25 different Gloucester draggers were chosen for the honor of bearing the statue on their shoulders to and fro the pier.Poor weather postponed the final day ceremonies. Ambassador Pereiro left with the Gil Eannes to travel to the Grand Banks and visit with the estimated 3000 fellow countrymen, fishing there in some 60 salt cod Portuguese boats at the time.
I would like to see a newsreel. Newspapers carried it across the country thanks to the Associated Press pictures. By 1953 National Geographic was in town for a feature story in color. (You can read that article)
More photographs tomorrow.
(*Rose Sheehan did you know?)
Our little beach is all fancied up with a nice new sign. Summer must be coming.
Looking good.
photo John Hintlian from http://johnhintlian.blogspot.com
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Juni Van Dyke has named Mary Rhinelander McCarl and Ed Leavitt the Rose Baker Artists of the Month for May and June. Juni is the instructor and coordinator of the Rose Baker Art Program and every two months she selects one or two artists from the program to be honored with a show of their work in the lobby of the Senior Center. The May/June show opened the first week in May and can be viewed weekdays from 9am to 4pm until the end of June.
During the summer, Mary Rhinelander McCarl paints the beaches, marshes, and rocks of Cape Ann. During the long Cape Ann winter she concentrates on painting flower arrangements and collages inspired by her study of Medieval Art. Over the years, Mary has studied printmaking, batik, embroidery, and quilt making.
In this exhibit, she has chosen to display her watercolor and acrylic work.
Mary strives to…
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Our Next Open House is THIS Thursday (May 12th) from 1 pm to 3 pm! Open houses at EPDS are a great way to learn about our school and programs for PreK through 8th Grade! Can’t make an Open House? CONTACT US ANYTIME to schedule a tour! Call us at 978.283.1700 or via email: epdsfrontdesk@gmail.com
Local Preschool Relocates and Rebrands to Accommodate Greater Enrollment and Reflect Its Commitment to Cape Ann
Gloucester, Mass. – May 9th, 2016 – Cape Ann Preschool, the most personal and positive first school experience for children of Cape Ann, has relocated in order to accommodate greater enrollment and has rebranded to reflect its commitment to families in Gloucester, Manchester, Essex, and Rockport.
“Location is an important consideration for our families,” said Meghan MacLaughlin, Director of Cape Ann Preschool, formerly Lanesville Preschool Center. “From bigger classrooms to the wider outdoor play area, this new space resonates with a sense of openness similar to our active community of teachers and families. Education is a team effort; we look for opportunities like this to simplify logistics for parents and to expand what we can do for our students.”
Beginning September 2016, Cape Ann Preschool will be conveniently located right off Route 128 via exit 14 at the West Gloucester Trinitarian Congregational Church (488 Essex Avenue). Lanesville Preschool opened in 1980 and then moved to its current location downtown on Gloucester Avenue in 2006. Ten years later, this newest expansion serves to extend the school’s rich history and unique focus on school readiness to all of Cape Ann.
Cape Ann Preschool is now open for fall enrollment with spaces in the Green Room (ages 2.9-4 years) and in the Blue Room (ages 4-6 / pre-kindergarten). The 2016-2017 academic year will be its 35th consecutive enrollment season with hundreds of former students and families comprising its current community network. For more information, visit capeannpreschool.com or call 978-270-1896 to schedule an in-person school tour.
Meghan Wall MacLaughlin, M.Ed., Director, Teacher has a B.A. from the University of Richmond and a Master’s degree in Education from Lesley College, and is licensed as an Early Childhood Director. She has more than two decades of experience in education having taught preschool in California for 2 years, and having worked as a teacher, coach, advisor, and admissions counselor with middle and high school students and their parents.
Shelley Halligan, Lead Teacher, is licensed as an Early Childhood Lead Teacher, and holds a degree in Early Child Education from Lasell Junior College. Upon graduation, Shelley began her career teaching preschool in Hopkinton, MA before bringing her talents to Cape Ann Preschool in 1990. Throughout the years, Shelley’s passion for teaching has been evident to the hundreds of students who have passed through her classrooms, and is now focused on incoming students ages 3-4 years in the Green Room.
Mara Destino, Lead Teacher, holds a degree in Elementary Education and a Masters Degree in Early Childhood (with a concentration in Special Needs) from Wheelock College, making her uniquely qualified to usher Cape Ann Preschool’s pre-K students into their first year of kindergarten. Beginning her working at the school as a substitute in 2000, and as a teacher in 2012, Mara has taught preschool, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten for over 25 years.
About Cape Ann Preschool
Providing the most personal and positive first school experience for children of Cape Ann, Cape Ann Preschool fosters curiosity and creativity in a supportive environment that engages young minds through play, group experiences, and individual accomplishment. The dedicated educators at Cape Ann Preschool integrate academic school readiness, social skills, and developmentally appropriate learning for children ages 2.9 through 6. For more information, visit capeannpreschool.com or for the Cape Ann Preschool Community, go to: Facebook, Pinterest, and Flickr.
![Blue body 2 [2]](https://goodmorninggloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/blue-body-2-2.jpg)
Our friends at Ocean Alliance have just returned from the Sea of Cortez. They took their drone SnotBot down there and successfully collected Snot from Blue, Grey and Humpback whales. Here is an except form Iain Kerr’s most recent blog along with some photos of the largest animal that has even live on this planet… a blue whale.
Iain Kerr and John Graham representing in the Sea of Cortez (Iain reports that Gloucester resident John is their resident McGyver, who can fix anything that goes wrong on a voyage)![Blue body & boat[2]](https://goodmorninggloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/blue-body-boat2.jpg)
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*news update: I amended the post to update it with some names and businesses seen in the photos and at the party–which I couldn’t manage live blogging.
Peter Webber, Ken Riehl, Kerry McKenna were there for the Chamber. The photographs show a range of businesses and organizations across Cape Ann coming together on such a nice evening like: Blue Shutters Beachside Inn, Cape Ann Camp Site, Cape Ann Plein Air, Cruiseport, Gloucester Stage, Vista motel, artist Melody Phaneuf, Mile Marker One, North Shore Music, Pauline’s Gifts, Rocky Neck Art Association, Ryan and Wood, Schooner Adventure, seArts, Seven Seas Whale Watch, and Woodmans.
The Spring Tourism Mixer was presented by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce’s Tourism Council. Members of the Tourism Council are:
Sara Young (Chair) Schooner Adventure;
Matt Anzivino, Rockport Inn & Suites;
Laura Dow, Vista motel;
Tony Sapienza, Blue Shutters Beachside Inn;
Bonnie Scatterday, Woodman’s;
Jim Douglass, Cape Ann Whale Watch;
Meredith Anderson, Cape Ann Museum;
Rev. Sue Koehler-Arsenault, Rockport Cultural District;
Tom Balf, Maritime Gloucester;
Steve Frisch, Loblolly Seal Cruises;
Richard Nestel, Lantana House;
Ted Marshall, Agawam Boat and Fishing Charters;
Carol Thistle, City of Gloucester Community Development/Tourism;
Mike Storella, Central Street Gallery;
Charlie Brackett, Brackett’s Oceanview Restaurant;
Tony Beadle, Rockport Music
Alicia Unleashed Episode 25 with guest B-Side and Alicia Cox
Titled “No bread for you”
Running Man Challenge, We love you Ellen, Millennials, Episode 25, Alicia is almost 35, Instagram PSA, Shout out to Pop gallery, Ashley Bridget Bracelet, Not all guys like the Barbie look, Giving up Dating, Off the grid, Deactivating Facebook, Social Media Downturn, Talking to the Universe, Summer Blockbuster, Do you dress to impress yourself or someone else?, Public’s perception of Alicia, Bridget DJ mix skillz, Are we too PC nowadays?, Denied a bra, Sam Hunt
The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) invites New England artists to submit work to “A Visual Feast” a six-week exhibition at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930.
RNAC seeks a mix of contemporary, experimental and traditional works of art suggested by the title “A Visual Feast.” The art could rock with realism, stun in still life, interpret abundance in line, color, pattern, or abstraction. Bring on your best in assemblage, pastels, paintings, drawings, photographs, mixed media and small sculpture. Close to thirty works will be chosen for their ability to dazzle or tease the eye. Juror will select one or more works for special recognition.
Ellen Wineberg is an artist and co-curator (with Cathleen Daley) at ROOM 83 Spring, an alternative gallery and event space in Watertown, MA. Ellen has work in the Danforth, DeCordova, and New Britain Museums, and Simmons College, Dana Farber and Fidelity collections. She has shown at the Clark Gallery in Lincoln, and Gallery Henoch in NYC. She was a Mass Cultural Council finalist in painting in 2004 and a recent member of Bromfield Gallery in Boston.
Open to all artists 18 years and older living and working in New England.
$35 for 3 entries, 2 additional entries $10 each; RNAC members: $25 for 3 entries, 2 additional entries $5 each. (Member discount code available.) Please make sure you have a credit card or a PayPal account to make your payment at the time of applying.
9:00 AM, Wednesday, May 4, 2016
11:59 PM, Wednesday, June 22
Selected artists and 30 works will be announced on the RNAC website (www.rockyneckartcolony.org) by 5:00 PM on June 28, 2016. Accepted artists will be contacted with a follow-up email. Artists will be invited to join us in welcoming viewers for a day during the exhibition.
You will need good quality photos of your work in JPEG format, sized no greater than 2 MB, with 1200 pixels for the longest dimension. Each image must be labeled with the following information: last name, first initial, title, medium.jpg. Example: Smith_J_SunsetSymphony_acrylic.jpg. Do not use any special characters (e.g. !@#$%^&*+()][{}|/) in your image name, your image will not be accepted.
Submitted 2-D work may not exceed 60 inches in height and 48 inches in width, including a frame. 3-D work must fit on a 16 x 16 inch pedestal top (3-D artists should be prepared to supply pedestals as needed). There is a space for one large work of 60″h x 70″w.
All work must be for sale. There is a 40% commission on the sale of non-member work; 25% on RNAC member work. Artists must be members when entering to take advantage of the reduced entry fee and the membership commission rate. To join the Rocky Neck Art Colony go to http://rockyneckartcolony.org.
URL for more information: http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org/a-visual-feast-call-for-submissions/
Please send any questions about this call to entry@rockyneckartcolony.org.
For more information about the gallery at the Cultural Center or to join the RNAC go to www.rockyneckartcolony.org. OK
#blessed
If you live in Gloucester, you most likely listen to North Shore 104.9 FM radio for local news, happenings, Red Sox games, classic rock and the best local morning show on radio, hosted by Dana Hersey & Kevin McGonagle (Mugs) who lives in Gloucester.
Tomorrow morning (5/11) at about 8:30 local vocalist Miranda Russell will be their guest.
Miranda will give a little preview of her concert next Saturday, May 21 (right down the road at The Larcom Theatre, Beverly’s most intimate, acoustically stellar listening room) and perhaps a bit about what to look for this season at Russell Orchards (her farm in Ipswich) and probably a surprise or two.
Dana & Mugs are always entertaining — and when they’re joined by a world-class entertainer it’s even more fun. Check them out!
Here’s a taste of what you can expect from Miranda at her concert on May 21. Tickets (starting at only $19.00) are still available, but they’re selling fast. The best seats are in the balcony. Get them here.
Do you like stories told from the heart? Do you listen to NPR’s Moth Radio Hour? Well, you owe it to yourself to go to the Rocky Neck Cultural Center on Friday evening for this presentation of Fish Tales from the Gloucester Writers Center. These will be true stories told by people you know. It doesn’t get much more real than this. 
If you missed the last one, Tattoo Show and Tell, here’s a link to the video from Henry Ferrini.
Good Morning Gloucester 