Community Stuff 4/16/15

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

      

Cape Ann Contra Dance This Friday

Hi Joey,

After a loooong winter we’re ready to celebrate spring with a contra dance at the Magnolia Library Center, 7:30 PM, this Friday, April 17.

Contra dancing is fun, it’s social, it’s mildly aerobic, and it features exceptionally fine live music.

Attendees don’t need to have previous experience – everything is taught. And it’s not necessary to come with a partner, either.

We love to see new folks discover the joy of dancing for the very first time and we hope to have both new friends and old join us this Friday.

The Cape Ann Contra Dances are organized and produced by Folk Life Studio, and they are supported in part by a grant from the Gloucester Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. 

There is a requested donation of $10 per dancer, dancers younger than 16 are free.

For more information, contact capeanncontradance@gmail.com, or find us at

https://www.facebook.com/CapeAnnContraDance or at
www.meetup.com/Cape-Ann-Contra-Dance.

Thanks for keeping our community well informed.

2015 Spring Fling APRIL ONLY

I’d forgotten just how good The Runaround is.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Searched high and low for a place to buy their music, I must be losing my touch.

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The Runaround at the Rhumbline

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Sweet Video from Lisa Smith and Becky Tober at CATV: Backyard Growers Cutest Fundraiser Ever!

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Beautifully filmed and edited Lisa and Becky, and great job with the interview Meghan! Thanks so much for sharing.

 

 

 

 

Tourists from Washington D.C.

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Grandfather, Father and Son 3 generations visit Gloucester from Washington D.C.  Father and son came up to watch the Red Sox play the Washington Nationals.

FYI – They were all Red Sox fans.  The young man also counted 537 Granit Blocks he walked on all the way out to the Beacon.

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Saturday’s Clean up

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

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Clean Gloucester and The One Hour at a Time Gang would like to invite you to volunteer for an hour on Saturday.

When:                 Saturday, April 18, 2015

Where:                Upper Main and Upper Roger’s Street

Time:                  8:00 am – 9:00 am

We can meet on Main Street near the Liquor Locker.

We have bags, please make sure you bring your gloves.  Look forward to seeing all.

Thank you

 

 

 

Cape Ann Symphony Mother’s Day Concert Saturday, May 9 feat. BSO Soloists

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Last month (in this post) I pointed to the roots of today’s music.  This month, the Cape Ann Symphony takes the whole thing one step farther.  First of all, they’re playing one of Beethoven’s most extraordinary compositions, the 7th symphony.  My guess is that the audience will jump to their feet after this finale just as they did last month for Beethoven’s first piano concerto, featuring David Deveau.

Beethoven’s 7th has been used in a number of films, most recently the 2nd movement in a tremendously powerful scene in which Academy Award winner Colin Firth as King George VI delivers a triumphant speech after struggling all his life with a terrible stutter.  Check out that scene in this video:

Now imagine hearing the whole symphony live.

And if that wasn’t enough, they’ve invited Boston Symphony Orchestra father and daughter team Richard and Erin Svoboda as soloists for Michael Gandolfi’s Double Concerto for Clarinet and Bassoon.  Plus you’ll hear an overture by Rossini, the most popular opera composer of his time.  You really do want to be there!  Get tickets here.

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Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ This week’s guest will be, Ron Schrank 8-11pm 4.15.2015

Posted on by Joanne

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Dinner Specials Every Week!

Wednesday, April 15th – 8pm
Special Guest: RON SCHRANK!

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Ron makes us all feel at home whenever he plays. Sweet and
gentle. Join us. We start at 8! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Check out Fred’s rockin’ wine menu!
Upcoming…
4/22
J. B. Amero

4/29
Allen Estes

Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂

Kites and Flight… or Attempts

Posted on by Lowell Peabody

Additional shots from Saturday’s Kite Day at Cogswell’s Grant in Essex. Some young, some old, some creative, some multitasking, a dog, and a lot of fun. Some great style and expressions!

April Vacation at Maritime Gloucester

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

April Vacation at Maritime Gloucester

Sign up today for our April vacation programs!  Learn all about the sea creatures from Gloucester and beyond as you create ocean-themed art projects.  Our popular February vacation programs sold out completely this year, so be sure to register today.

April 21 – For the Birds – 10am – 11:30 am (PreK – 1st Grade)

April 22 – Fish Food Chains with Art Haven – 9am – 3pm (Ages 5 – 10) 

April 22 – Something Fishy – 10am – 11:30am (PreK – 1st Grade)

April 23 – Go with the Flow with Art Haven – 9am – 3pm (Ages 5 – 10)

April 23 – Jiggly Jellies – 10am – 11:30am (PreK – 1st Grade)

Pet of the Week-Sonny

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

Hello there! My name is Sonny, and I am very happy to meet you.

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I am a very affectionate and happy 1 year old yellow lab mix, with the energy to prove it. I love going for adventures and meeting new people. Did I mention play time is my favorite, so I sure hope it is your favorite too! Think I could be the perfect guy for you? Then stop by and meet me today!

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Visit www.capeannanimalaid.org for more information about me and all the other animals waiting for homes.

Never Gets Old

Posted on by Nichole S.

This view on my nightly walk/run simply never gets old.  Good days become great and not-so-great days become better, once I round the corner on Atlantic Avenue and see this sight.

Thanks, Rockport.

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Community Stuff 4/15/15

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

GLOUCESTER’S MAYOR PLEDGES MONEY TO EXTEND PROGRAM TO 5 DAYS

GLOUCESTER, MA

“The Grace Center has become a very important part of what our community needs. People who are in trouble now rely on this program for basic support and safe space during the day. For years I have worked with people with these disabilities, and I know many of them personally. As mayor I am committing $15,000 from the city’s 2015 Community Development Block Grant budget.  This is a challenge grant to encourage the Grace Center to expand to five days of operations. Gloucester critically needs this, and I am confident that the many partner agencies, churches, and leaders involved will work with me to make this possible.” – MAYOR SEFATIA ROMEO THEKEN

The Grace Center Inc. operates as a day resource center for those adults on Cape Ann who are homeless,  low-income and in crisis or transition. To date, the organization has served over 600 individuals, offering breakfast and a hot lunch, along with social services. Learn more at www.gracecenterinc.org