Pablo Picasso Quote of the Week from Greg Bover

“Inspiration does exist, but it must find you working.”

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)

Born in Malaga, Spain, Picasso was arguably the most famous and influential artist of the twentieth century. His father, an art instructor, grounded him in the representational work of the masters, but by the outbreak of the First World War he had begun to develop, along with Matisse and Duchamp, modern styles including Cubism, with which he is most closely identified. Works such as Guernica, symbolically depicting the bombing of that city during the Spanish Civil War, vaulted Picasso into the front rank of artists and secured for him widespread celebrity and wealth. His personal life was tumultuous, he would have four children by three different women and a string of mistresses, some several decades younger than he. He was sought after by the rich and famous and counted many of them as his friends. His paintings and sculptures continue to set sales records to this day, fetching hundreds of millions of dollars.

Greg Bover

Community Stuff 7/12/15

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Women In Action Celebrate 4 Years and $200,000  to curb childhood obesity on the North Shore

United Way on the North Shore will celebrate 4 years of the Women in Action initiative this month at the organization’s annual “Summer Soiree” fundraising event at the Chowder House at Tuck’s Point in Manchester on July 30, 2015 from 6-8 pm. 

Thanks to the support of many generous North Shore donors, over the past 4 years the community has raised $200,000 of which 100% was directed to programs that provide nutrition education, healthy food, and physical activity for thousands of local children and their families. This year at the Soiree, United Way will announce $63,000 in support for ten innovative, grassroots programs at local nonprofits. The programs target supportive, healthy nutrition and physical activity to children from some of the lowest-income families in our region, increasing the families’ ability to both put food on the table while ensuring that food is healthy and family time is active.

Guests of the Summer Soiree will enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres by Relish Catering, a visit by the Ipswich Ale Tapmobile, and a silent auction with all proceeds to benefit the Women in Action mission. 

Sponsors include Coastal Capital, Beverly Hospital, East Coast Asset Management, Johnson O’Connor Feron & Carucci, Lynnette & Jerry Fallon, Peter Tarr & Gail Nelson, and Chris & Larry Carsman.

For more information and to purchase tickets to the Summer Soiree, visit: http://www.nsuw.org

 


Hi Joe
The Gloucester Youth Fishermen Football & Cheering Program have some up coming FUN events we’d like to share.
Football Mini Camp
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Mini camp is 7/23 & 7/24
Carnival 7/24

At The New Balance Stadium GHS
Summer Carnival
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Following the Friday evening Mini-Camp we will be hosting our 1st annual Summer Carnival at The New Balance Stadium GHS from 6-9pm
Where they’ll be:
Dunk a coach
Field goal kick off
Relay obstacle course
Shuttle run
Long distance Throw down
Pass throw
ZUMBA & more
Prizes,raffles,food & fun!!!!
We will also have T-shirts & bows for sale.
Not to late to register:
www.gloucesteryouthfishermen.org


I am writing about the Annisquam SeaFair on Saturday July 25.

It is the 169th annual fair, held in the village center.

I am attaching the poster which should start showing up in various places.

Would it be possible to get some publicity in Good Morning Gloucester?  Best weekend choice??

One particularly noteworthy event is the Waxworks.  A tableau theater event happening on the hour which has been a hit for over 50 years.

I look forward to hearing from you.

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PADDLE BOARD YOGA!

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Beautiful Mandy!

Mandy Davis reports that Cape Ann S.U.P will deliver and pick up their paddle boards to Niles Beach!Comsos 12 ©Kim Smith 2014 copy

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Magnolia Library Art Show

The Art Show at the Magnolia Library was very busy on Friday night and on Saturday.  They will be open tomorrow 10:00 – 4:00.  Come by and take a look at the local talented artists that are exhibiting.  Our chief has taken 2nd place, Thom F. first and Carol McKenna also received an award.

 

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Nadine Boughton Opening Today at 5pm at the Trident Gallery!

Opening Reception for Nadine Boughton: American Home. Today at 5:00pm

11072322_912001862193189_3181911435623536272_oTrident Gallery is pleased to present American Home, an exhibition of collage and photography by Nadine Boughton.

For the last twelve years, Boughton has used a digital process to compose collages of mid-century vintage materials. By placing disparate imagery into creative juxtaposition, she creates witty, provocative narratives that engage and reveal the popular cultures and the psychologies of both the mid-century and contemporary eras. Her creations delight with humor, surprise, and uncategorizable blends of fantasy and the familiar, and of darkness and fun.

Paintings for sale by Paul Frontiero Sr.

Last batch of small paintings for sale by Paul Frontiero Sr. 8″x10″, 9″x12″, 12″X16″.

If you’d like to see larger Paintings contact me at frontiero@hotmail.com

EBAY AUCTIONS CLICK HERE

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Live From Kickball With the Navy

Rockport kids look forward to this every summer. Such great sports!

Thanks to all of the organizers, volunteers, the Rockport Navy Committee, and of course the sailors and midshipmen!

Printed, Painted, Folded or Torn: Paper Work at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center ~ Opening reception Saturday, July 11th 4-6pm

July 2-26, 2015

Opening Reception: Saturday, July 11, 4–6 pm

Closing Celebration: Sunday, July 26, 4-6 pm
Presentation of Juror’s Choice and People’s Choice awards
Curated by Katherine French, Director Emerita at Danforth Art, Framingham MA

6beba40d-5beb-468a-b1be-ff900c9a682aAngel Face, Robin Solit 2015, 30 x 40 inches, paper, acrylic

For this juried exhibition, juror Katherine French, chose 64 pieces from over 200
submissions that present a wide range of creative usage of paper as a primary component.

French has singled out a print by Julia Talcott, a multimedia collage by Ruth Mordecai, and a
trio of small collages by Kimberly Quint for the Juror’s Choice special recognition.

The Artists
Janet Albert, Justin Barfield, Deborah Barnwell, Kristi Beisecker, Joy Buell, Kevin Carr, Elizabeth Carter, Katherine Coakley Yhanna Coffin, Mary D. Cole, Christiane Corcelle, Anne Marie Crotty, Kay Dolezal, James Flahaven, Carol Flax, Jean Fogle, Conny Goelz-Schmitt, Sarah Graziano, Mike Grimaldi, Leslie Heffron, Sarah Hulsey, Daniela Hyacinthe, Laura Louise Lester, Karen McCarthy, Ruth Mordecai, Veronica Morgan, Sinikka Nogelo, Kimberly Quint, Lauri Rakoff-Chertok, Ilene Richard, Judith Robinson-Cox, Lisa Russell, Elaine Sapochetti, Carolyn Sirois, Robin Solit, Lorraine Sullivan, Martha L. Swanson, Julia Talcott, Lois Tarlow, Barbara Trachtenberg, Constance Vallis, June Vernon, Timothy Wilson and Philip Young

SHARK DRONE VIDEO BY MARTIN DEL VECCHIO

In celebration of Shark Week (July 5th through the 12th), I thought it would be fun to see Martin Del Vecchio’s amazing basking shark video shot in 4K with his drone off of Bass Rocks. So cool that Martin captured and so cool we have Basking Sharks visiting our shores!

Greasy Pole Walker Matt Militello In the House! #GreaseGang

Thanks so much to Matt Militello from McGrath Plumbing. Matt did an outstanding job repairing our tub fixtures. Prompt, courteous, professional, and with our old house, I am sure we’ll be seeing more of Matt in the future!

Matt Militello ©Kim Smith 2015

 

 

JETT STREAM!

Jett Sayess, a fifteen-year-old student of the pipe organ, will give a recital on Sunday, July 12 at  11:00 AM,  just after the morning service at the Annisquam Village Church (820 Washington Street in Gloucester).  The program includes repertoire from J.S. Bach to Elton John, assisted by young colleagues in the choir, and vocalist, Jack Favazza.  Jett began his piano studies when he was 7, winning a Young Organists Initiative Scholarship from the American Guild of Organists in 2011. He continues his studies with Kathleen Adams, Music Director at the Village Church where he is Organ Scholar.

A sophomore at Gloucester High, Jett is the pianist for the Docksiders, and will accompany the HS Chorus this year. Later this summer, Jett  will attend a Pipe Organ Encounter (POE) based at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, where he will have an intensive week of lessons with master teachers on many of the extraordinary instruments in New York.

The public is cordially invited.  FREE  (Donations will benefit the POE and Heifer International).

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