My View of Life on the Dock
Marine Forecast….
Mon NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt…diminishing to 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft.
Mon Night NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Today clouds and sun with a chance of a few instability showers after noontime .. Highs in the 50’s with a gusty north west wind 15-25mph diminishing late in the day … Monday night clouds break showers dissipate .. North west winds 10-15mph lows in the 40’s …
Hourly Forecast….
Week Ahead ….
Sat., May 10 7:30pm
Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
6 Wonson Street
THOREAU ON ROCKY NECK
Suggested Donation $10
No one turned away for lack of funds
Join actor/educator Jay DiPrima, for this spirited and thought provoking reading of
Henry David’s Thoreau’s lecture on
Economy.
GLOUCESTER DIGGERS SERIES
David Rich
Wed., May 14 7:30
GWC 126 East Main Street
The Hiring and Dismissal of a
Black Teacher in 1950’s Gloucester
Come hear, speak and see
Joey Ciaramitaro, Steve Brettler, Greg Gibson, Martin Ray and Kathleen Valentine talk about
B L O G G I N G .
Tues. May 20th 7:30
Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
Robert Podgurski
Wandering On Course to a Gestalt Poetics
Thurs. May 29th 6:30pm Ravenswood Park
Space is limited so Email Annie to reserve a spot.
Donation at will
After the walk come to a reading by Bob at the GWC at 8:00pm
Fun, French, and Flirty is belle + me’s tagline and their vibrant Spring/Summer collection was all that and more! Photos from Friday’s opening ~
EJ writes, “Created by Anne Malvaux and Lisa LeVasseur, belle + me is a French-inspired line of cool scarves and cooler jewelry. Their hand-made pendants are one of a kind and they use “repurposed” metal, beads, and fabric when possible. These pendants are designed to be worn on their unique line of scarves, in a multitude of colors and designs.”
Read EJ’s previous Artist Spotlight post about belle + me here
Anne and her family are so photogenic and it was lots of fun taking snapshots. Best of luck with belle + me Lisa and Anne!
Terry Sands Honored for his hard work leading the Annisquam Village Players Sent from Xfinity Mobile App
Kay Ellis Honors Linn Parisi For her work for the DMO
Sent from Xfinity Mobile App
Video © Marty Luster 2014
Music by Dr. Saxtrum
Councilor Melissa Cox honoring John McElhenny for his leadership with the renovation of Burnhams Field Sent from Xfinity Mobile App
Melissa Cox honoring Donna Ardizzoni for her leadership in keeping our beautiful City Clean! Sent from Xfinity Mobile App
After spending the winter in the dusty old shop the lime tree is so happy to be outside in the fresh air and sun. A blast of fertilizer a few weeks ago and it is already cranking out the flowers for this summer’s gin & tonics, and pad thai.
Happy Birthday Wally!!!! XOXO
These guys are tremendous….Yikes!!!!
A Perfect way to start the day. Happy Sunday Everyone!
Hope- Y’all understand.
Have a great day.
Hi Joey,
Spring is here! The crew has been working for weeks and the Lannon is ready to start another season.
The Lannon starts sailing next weekend, Sat. & Sun., May 10 & 11 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. We’ll be sailing just on weekends for awhile.
Two specials on Opening Weekend:
On Saturday, tickets are $25/p. Reservations can be made online at www.schooner.org/book-online. Promotion code is openingday.
In honor of Mother’s Day, Mom sails free on Sunday, May 11. The fine print: She must be accompanied by a passenger (of any age) paying full fare. Reservations can be made online at www.schooner.org/book-online. Promotion code is mom.
Ticket prices have not gone up: $40/adults; $35/seniors (65 +), and $27.50/kids (0-16).
Can’t wait til it’s warm enough for Cigars and Rum!
CHURCH TO HONOR TEN RESIDENTS FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE
On Sunday, May 4, the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church will present Citizenship Awards to ten dedicated citizens (and one dog) for their selfless volunteer efforts on behalf of our city.
This year’s awardees will be Donna Ardizzoni, for her One Hour at a Time weekly cleanup efforts; Jim Flint, for spearheading the renovation and renewal of the Lanesville Community Center; Martin Krugman, for leading the restoration of the schooner Adventure; John McElhenny, for improvements to Burnham’s Field; Barry McKay, for his volunteer work at the Rose Baker Senior Center; Joe Novello, for helming the annual St. Peter’s Fiesta and keeping other traditions alive; Linn Parisi, for attracting tourism through Discover Gloucester; Maggie Rosa, for her work with the Gloucester Education Foundation and the preservation of City Hall; Terry Sands, for 23 years of musical theater productions at the Annisquam Village Players; and Ann Straccia and her rescue beagle, Ellie, for providing support and companionship to homeless people at the Grace Center.
The winners were nominated not just by members of the church but by individuals and organizations throughout the city. The final decision was made by the church’s Social Justice Committee. Many winners have no idea who nominated them and will not find out until they arrive at the ceremony.
The ceremony, which is informal, begins at 4 p.m. in the church sanctuary at the corner of Church and Middle Streets, with a reception downstairs in the church vestry to follow. Both floors are handicapped accessible. The event is open to all free of charge; freewill donations will be gratefully accepted. Sponsors of the program include Rockport National Bank, Cape Ann Savings Bank, Santander Bank, Jim’s Bagel & Bake Shop, The Dress Code, MAC Fitness, BankGloucester, and Dunkin’ Donuts.
Donna Ardizzoni
John McElhenny
Joe Novello
Ann Straccia
Martin Krugman
Jim Flint
Terry Sands
Maggie Rosa
Linn Parisi
What a treat to see Willowdale’s event tent decorated in Anthony D’Elia’s wonderfully fun and whimsical design for Thursday’s “Power of the Purse.” Upon arriving, I felt as though I had stepped into a Georges Lepape French fashion illustration from the early 1900s, when Orientalism was all the rage and summer garden fêtes were decorated in kind, and to the nines. 
The morning after the event, while the Willowdale crew and I were installing a new embroidered velvet curtain for the tent, I had the opportunity to meet Anthony as he and his staff were dismantling the decor. Anthony and his company, Revelation Productions, are responsible for many of the most stunning and beautifully produced special events held at Willowdale and venues throughout the North Shore and New England. Their creative and technical event services included imaginative décor, custom audio design, full spectrum video services, and gorgeous lighting. Visit their website for more information about Revelation Productions here.
The first two photos show how the parasols and lighting looked in daylight; below you can see how they appeared after sunset. I wasn’t the only one utterly captivated by the décor and Anthony received high praise from Briar, the Willowdale staff, and all attendees for his magical parasol and branch design.
Briar Forsythe, proprietor of Willowdale, donated the tent, her signature refreshments, and stellar staff to the “Power of the Purse,” as did Anthony donate his time and décor to the event. See previous posts about the Power of the Purse here.
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Georges Lepape (1887-1971) was a French fashion designer and illustrator, engraver, poster artist, book illustrator, costume, and textile designer. He collaborated and designed many covers for leading magazines of the day including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar, Femina, and The Art Sheets. See several more Georges Lepape illustrations here: Continue reading “Pure Whimsy!”
Good Morning Gloucester 