Ed Touchette in group show Rocky Neck Cultural Center
Ed writes: “The comments included below reflect understandings of my recent work that I’d like to share.”
Day Sailors, 2016, acrylic/ canvas, 24 ” x 30 ”
“Why Abstract: The Art of Imagination” – “The show is generally strong, and several works, especially those from Maria Malatesta and Ed Touchette, are unforgettable. Malatesta’s two “Field” series paintings (#26, #27), acrylic on paper, are full of air and atmosphere. The canvases don’t “abstract” the image of a field of flowers, but capture a field as if it were made of the stuff we breathe. We recognize that it’s a field, but we could also inhale it, almost hear it. Touchette’s two acrylics, “Phototaxis” and “Day Sailors,” invite interpretation. Bold lines describe something — something elusive. A bright color highlights. The titles intrigue. There is meaning, or suggestions, and we are invited to offer our ideas.” – Keith Powers, reviewing 3 abstract group exhibits for Cape Ann Beacon on view at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Trident Gallery and Flat Rocks Gallery.
“Why Abstract: The Art of Imagination” was reviewed by Keith Powers in today’s Cape Ann Beacon. I particularly was drawn over to Ed Touchette‘s piece almost expecting to find my secret location on land pushed against the sea currents navigating the shoreline. Maps of our existence of place or a dance with the China trade? I may have flown over and sailed through this place at one time. The piece has certainly pulled on my imagination. Look deeper and there is more.” – Jo Ann Castano
“Why Abstract: The Art of Imagination” continues through the end of May at the cultural center on Rocky Neck.
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Part 6 Manny Carrancho shares treasured photos Madonna statue carried from Gil Eannes at State Pier to Our Lady
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Lift off
I drive by the Mill River a zillion times a day and I can’t drive by without seeing if it’s low tide and maybe the Egrets are hanging out. It’s awesome to see they are all back for the summer!
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Happy Birthday Madeline and The Soccer Chicks At Gillette Stadium #NERevsGame
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Cindy Hendrickson is the proud new owner of Cape Ann Foodie Tours!
Hi Joey,
I wanted you to know that – besides being an 8 state in one-day swimmer – I am also the proud new owner of Cape Ann Foodie Tours! The business was created in 2012 by PJ Halloran and I am pleased to take over the reins – or Foodie Fork in this case!
What is a food tour people may wonder? It is a different way of seeing a city. Ours is a food focused walking tour (we travel about a mile) and folks walk away with local knowledge and a full belly.
The tour begins at Harbor Loop where our guide gives a history of Cape Ann. We walk up Rogers Street towards Main and visit the Topside Grill. Next it’s the Cape Ann Olive Oil Company, then onto Virgilios!
We cross the street for a treat at Café Sicilia before heading down to St Peter’s Square where – of course – we visit the Cape Ann Brew Pub. Last stop is Turtle Alley!
I don’t want to tell you everything because I’d spoil the tour! We do also run a tour in Rockport called Sights and Sweets as well as a Taste Newburyport tour.
Joey, we also have an Ales and Tales tour. This is really fun and it basically entails having a fisherman talk and drink beers with a group of people who are in town looking for local color. Do you know anyone who would be great at “guiding” this tour?
Please spread the word! We also have a 5* TripAdvisor rating on “Things to Do” on Cape Ann.
Thanks!
Cindy
Cape Ann Foodie Tours
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CHECK OUT THIS WONDERFULLY FUNNY VIDEO OF FRIENDS IN OUR COMMUNITY ~ BEASTIE BOYS BRASS MONKEY DANCE-ALONG!
Created by Martin Del Vecchio for Amanda Cook’s birthday and starring Jess Wall Gallagher, Michele Cremin Del Vecchio, Jane Cunningham, Tad Cunningham, Kelly West Figueroa-Ray, Tony Goddess, Samantha Porter Giddings, AnnMarie Shimanoski, , Amber Gaumnitz, Camilla MacFadyen, Lara Lepionka, Stevens Brosnihan, John Sarrouf, James Dowd, Sharon Bo Abrams, James Cook, Amanda Babson, Kimberly Buckley, Dennis Monagle, Joe Cardoza, KT Beans, and more!!
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Blackbird fly
Blackbird fly Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.
Blackbird in the moonlight
Lyrics by Paul McCartney “Blackbird”
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RED SHED FILM FESTIVAL AT THE SHALIN LIU THIS MONDAY NIGHT!!
Please join us at the Shalin Liu Performance Center for the Red Shed Film Festival Monday evening at
7pm. I hope to see you there!
The 4th annual Red Shed Film Fest is a celebration of local and global filmmaking via a selected series of
short films. Mixing genres, this year’s entries span narrative, documentary, and short episodic pilots and
established series. As in years past, there is also a science-fiction entry and a music video. All in
attendance will have the opportunity to vote for the Audience Choice Award to be given to one of the
entries screened. The winner will be announced at the post-screening reception on the third floor of the
Shalin Liu Performance Center.
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Day of Discovery
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Sun and reflections
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Part 5 Readers Respond and vessel list Manny Carrancho treasured photos Fred Buck Cape Ann Museum and Reginald Santos
Fred Buck at the Cape Ann Museum sends a message, photo and printed matter. Thank you so much, Fred!
“Thanks to the Carrancho family for preserving this piece of Gloucester and the memories still out there. I’m attaching a news photo i found on ebay a couple years ago of this same event. Hand-written notes on the back but no attribution for photographer or publication. i’m adding a piece from the June 1948 Atlantic Fisherman Magazine in the museum collection, giving their write-up of the event. Please pass these on to the Carranchos and feel free to add them to any additional posts on Good Morning Gloucester about the occasion. The breadth of history in this little city is a beautiful thing.”
Reginald Santos sent a comparison of statues (1948 vs 1953), plus a photo marked up that may identify his Uncle, Capt. Albino Pereira. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this!
1953 – 1948 Our Lady Statue Comparison
Newspaper clippings include many names, participants, organizers, and skippers. The vessels in line for the blessing as reported in the Gloucester Daily Times were as follows:
Capt Domingos, Capt Carrancho*, Capt David Lopes Maranhas, Capt John Oscar Ribeiro* of the dragger Puritan (*best man at Joanna and Manny’s wedding)
Capt Manuel Silva, Capt Frank Brown of the dragger Emily
Capt Frank Brown of the dragger Emily Brown
Capt John Francis of the dragger Carol Anne
Captain Edward Silva of the dragger Magellan
Captain Capt Manuel P. Goulart, Capt Manuel Carise of the dragger Evalina M Goulart
Capt Hawk, Capt Frank Rose formerly of the dragger Edith and Lillian
Capt Joseph DaCruz of the dragger Alvan T Fuller
Capt Albino Pereira of the dragger Portugal
Capt John Fragata of the dragger Olivia Brown,
Capt Chris Cecilio* of the dragger Mary and Josephine
Capt Manuel Carrancho of the dragger Raymonde
Capt Fernando Pereira of the dragger Manuel P. Domingos
Capt Manuel Marques of the dragger Gov Al Smith
Capt David Ribeiro of the dragger Edith L Boudreau
*Chris Cecilio= Joanna’s uncle (her father’s brother). Her father, Joseph, died in 1939.
*Carrancho listed on the Puritan could be Manny’s brother or father
*still checking on which John Carrancho led the committee
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The Silks Make Their Debut Tonight at Katrina’s – this is were it’s at! 9pm 5.14.2016
Looking to get your face melted? Well that’s what The Silks will do for you. This power trio is rock ‘n roll reborn. Tyler-James Kelly, Jonas Parmelee and Sam Jodrey have already hit a stride that a lot of groups probably never find. They’re able to produce that fantastic 70’s rock sound in a way that doesn’t feel fabricated or dishonest in any way.
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Madeline’s Birthday Checklist: Cooler, Cornhole, @WeberGrills Performer. Guess We’re Ready!
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Part 4 Manny Carrancho shares treasured photos Madonna statue carried from Gil Eannes at State Pier to Our Lady
Scenes from the banquet at The Tavern Hotel
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A Case of the Measles Reported in Rockport
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Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind and Spirit
Did you know? A case of the measles was reported in Rockport – According to the Public Health Department, a visitor in Rockport turned out to have a case of the measles. They were said to have visited various places in Boston and Cambridge May 1st and on May 3rd, they visited The Pewter Shop and Sea Star Gift Shop, and Brothers’ Brew Coffee Shop. The Boston Globe reported, “On May 4, the tourist was back in Boston, at the Star Market in Copley Square and shopping along Newbury Street. By May 5 through Sunday, the visitor was at Massachusetts General Hospital. Health officials said patients and visitors at the hospital who may have been exposed will be notified by hospital administrators. Nespresso’s cafe on Newbury Street was closed yesterday by the public health department, scheduled to reopen today.”
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WEBER GRILL PORN for Smokin Joey C #webergrills
Let’s start the summer with a nice tour of the Weber factory!
I think this will inspire all of you to get out and get cooking!
Good Morning Gloucester 