Good Morning Gloucester

Heads Up Schooner Committee and other key parties – I spoke to the captain of the Schooner Columbia and this 175′ replica schooner will be arriving in Gloucester Harbor next Thursday morning around 10am. (August 27th). The owner and builder, Brian D’Isernia, will be on board.

More information to follow next week but we want to give them a grand welcome and think about best ways to generate a “schooner mob” for this welcome home trip.

Thomas Balf
Executive Director
Maritime Gloucester
23 Harbor Loop
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-281-0470
www.maritimegloucester.org

The Schooner Colombia was built in 1923 and sank in 1927. It was built as a racer but has a storied history in it’s short 4 year life. When it sank it lost all hands and those names are on the Cenotaph on the plaque representing 1927.

Watch the video and see the construction in which no expense was spared. What a thing of beauty.

If someone didn’t know better, they would believe this was a photo taken on some beautiful tropical island.  We are so blessed.

E.J. Lefavour

What’s your favorite way to serve up tomatoes this time of year?

Floating Lotus Gloucester Presents 35th Parallel
Saturday, August 22nd at 7:30 pm

Described by Showcase Magazine as “One of New England’s most innovative ensembles,” 35th Parallel takes the listener on a sinuous journey around the globe. Multi-instrumentalists Mac Ritchey and Gabe Halberg weave a sonic spell, winding a musical trail through the Middle East, North India, North Africa, and the Mediterranean.

We are honored to bring back these great musicians to our new space at 169 Main St. in Gloucester,MA.

Tickets: http://www.floatinglotus.net/products/35th-parallel

This MFer right here….

I know that I wrote about attending a polo match at Myopia Polo last summer, but it totally bears repeating.

We went last Sunday and had such a great afternoon.  I think that with a little bit of planning ahead and some proper picnic packing, an afternoon at the polo fields with a great group of friends is a phenomenal way to spend a day.

If you get there early enough (gates open at 1:30) you and your friends can score some tailgating spots right along the sidelines and eat, drink, and hobnob all while appreciating one heck of a sport!

Tickets are only $10 for adults and children under 12 are free.  Dogs are even allowed as long as they are kept on a leash.  With that last tidbit of information, we may have just lost Joey, but the rest of us should totally go.

Read all about MYOPIA POLO HERE

Sandy Bay Historical Society will hold a reception, discussion and signing by Paul St.Germain and his new book entitled Cape Ann Granite.

On Thursday night August 27 at 7:30, local author, Paul St.Germain will discuss and sign his new book at the Sandy Bay Historical Society Museum at 40 King Street in Rockport.

Telling a story in pictures is Cape Ann Granite, the newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series. The book was just released on July 20, 2015. It boasts over 200 vintage images, many of which have never been published, and showcases memories of the granite industry that prevailed on Cape Ann for over 100 years.

St.Germain will discuss his book and explain some of the photographs on display in the museums granite exhibit. He will also sign his book which will be available for sale. Admission is free.

Hard Merchadise brings one in at the State Fish Pier 08/20/2015. 7:22pm

Wicked Tuna Filming

Just got my new Spork for the dock.  Soooo tired of using plastic utensils, having them break off inside my chicken or melt inside my pizza slice, not to mention how bad plastic is for the environment.

Ordered it on Amazon and can not believe how sturdy it is despite being unbelievably light.  I guess that’s the thing about titanium and why it’s such a highly regarded material that they use it in surgical equipment.

order yours here- Light My Fire Titanium Spork

Humm…. What shall I make first? Loving this time of year!

The historic North Shore Arts Association opens an exciting Artist Members’ Small Works Exhibit, July 30 – August 29, and offers its First Juried Associate Members’ Show of the 2015 Season, August 6 – August 29.   **Receptions for both the Small Works and Associate Members’ Exhibits will be held Sunday, August 23, 1 – 3 pm.   Refreshments served.  Open and free to the public.

Many giants of the art world including Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Vermeer painted much treasured and highly prized Small Art works.  The appeal of small works is manifold with flexible display options:  the work can be clustered in and around other pieces; or placed in tiny, sometimes awkward spaces; or hung in discreet groupings, and easily placed on small easels atop a side table, and, often, lower price points are also an advantage.  The main appeal, however, is to enjoy an intimate and crystallized expression of the artist’s focused vision.

Come join the North Shore Arts Association as it celebrates its “Year Of The Artist!” with a Small Works members exhibition and Associate Members Show.