Well Lookey Here- Our EJ Is seARTS Artist of The Week!
seARTS Bass Rocks Art Loan Program
An interview with our Artist of the Week, E.J. Lefavour
How do you feel about being chosen for the Bass Rocks Art Loan Program?
Very excited. This opportunity is allowing me to exhibit my work in a venue and to a segment of our population that I may not have been able to reach otherwise (unless they are regulars to Rocky Neck). It is an honor to be in such great creative company, and I am grateful for the opportunity.
Pebble Beach through the Rearview Mirror, Mixed Media Photo Collage,
16" x 20". Click to enlarge.
What is your medium or area of creativity? I am a painter, photographer, writer, illustrator. Most recently I have been working with the over abundance of wonderful photos I have taken over the past few years and incorporating them into unique, three dimentional photo montages, which people are really enjoying. I created about 50 of them over the winter, and the series is called "Gloucester: The Grit and the Glory", since most encompass images of rope, chains, rusted hulls of boats, nets and other images from the working seaport aspect of Gloucester, combined with the glory of that industry and of the natural beauty that surrounds us here, as well as the history.
How long have you been an artist? I have been a working artist since 1991 after leaving the corporate world and making the decision to pursue my art full time.
Where do you get your inspiration? Anywhere and everywhere around me.
Other than the Bass Rocks Golf Club, where can we find your works? At my galler(ies) on Rocky Neck. Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery at 77 Rocky Neck Ave., Gallery 3 from May 15 to October 15, and at my winter gallery, up the stairs at 1 Wonson Street (behind Sailor Stan’s) from October to April.
What else would you like us to know? I passionately love Cape Ann, Rocky Neck where I now reside year round, Annisquam were I lived in the winter for three seasons, East Gloucester and the Backshore, Eastern Point, paddleboarding, Good Morning Gloucester and all the people associated with it, and all the wonderful people I meet and have met since moving here. I feel very blessed to be here.
Cape Ann going’s on and opportunities for the week…
Call to Artists, Designers & Creatives
seARTS Wearable Arts Group invites you to submit ideas
for this fall’s "Celebrate Wearable Art II!" runway show.
Click here for an application. Deadline is now June 1, 2013.
Opening Reception of Visitors’ Center, Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, May 23
Opening Reception of Rocky Neck Gallery, May 25
Cape Ann TV Annual Meeting, May 28
Cape Ann Artisans 30th Annual Studio Tour, June 22-23
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Gloucester Shack Series
This group of Shacks can be found on the way out to Eastern Point.
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Opening Reception at the Visitor’s Center Thursday evening
What a great crowd at the visitor’s center, lots of fun and good vibes for a great summer season.
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Bobby Viau and His Beautiful New Stage Fort Map Displayed At the Visitors Welcoming Center
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Community Stuff 5/24/13
BIG NEWS for the Backyard Growers Program fundraising campaign!
A fantastic anonymous donor has offered to MATCH EVERY DONATION that comes in for the next 48 hours up to $1,500. That would raise $3,000 for Gloucester’s school garden program in two days AND get us so amazingly close to our $7,500 goal!
Your $25 donation will automatically become $50! Your $100 donation will automatically become $200!! You will double the power of your generosity by TWO which is like having a SUPERPOWER!!!
If anyone has been on the fence about donating, now is really the time! Your donations need to come in between NOW and Friday at midnight!
And you generous, wondrous people who have given me hope for the human race by already donating to my campaign, please SPREAD THE WORD about this great, double-your-money opportunity!
Click here to watch our fundraising video and to make a donation through our indiegogo campaign site.
And support the Backyard Growers Program’s expansion into the Gloucester Elementary Schools!
Thank you so much! Lara
Lara Lepionka
9 Beacon Street
Opening Day!
The day we’ve all been waiting for! Saturday, May 25th at 10:00 the doors to our exhibits will open for the season. We have lobsters and sea stars and eels, oh my! Look for new items in the shop, new floats off (and on) the wharf, and some familiar faces around and about: Capt. Harold on the Ardelle, Geno in the Dory Shop, Stubby making sure it all runs smoothly.
Coming soon: new look to the shop (see below), interpretive kiosks along the walk, the compass rose sculpture at our entrance!
From now until the end of October we’ll be here everyday from 10:00 to 6:00 everyday. Join us!
Where: Maritime Gloucester
23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester
A New Look at Maritime Gloucester
Aaron Snider works on a prototype frame for our new informational kiosks. The kiosks will line the walkway from Harbor Loop to the Harriet Webster Wharf. Each kiosk will describe a facet of life associated with Gloucester Harbor. Thanks to the City of Gloucester for help with this exciting project.
American Eels are the latest addition to the creatures in our Aquarium. Come by and check out the rock crabs, the skates, the sea ravens, and much more!
Our museum shop will be getting a facelift. Details are still in the works, but expect to see something like this. Many thanks to Monty Lewis Designs for his work on this and so many other things!
MG and the City of Gloucester are Winnahs!
Gloucester, Maritime Gloucester, and Untravel Media won the Gold Medal at last week’s American Alliance of Museums conference. In the "Audio Tours & Podcasts" category for Media and Technology, the HarborWalk’s "Walking Cinema: Posts from Gloucester, Maritime Gloucester and Untravel Media" beat some formidable competition — the Barnes Museum/Foundation and the National Museum of American History.
Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House opens May 25
Beauport, Sleeper –McCann House
opens for the 2013 season
on Saturday, May 25, 10 am – 5 p.m.
Come hear Oliver Horovitz talk
about growing up and looping on the Old Course.
"An American Caddie in St. Andrews"
When: May 25th, 1-3:00pm
Where: Bass Rocks Golf Club
Books available for purchase.
Great gift for Father’s Day!!
Bass Rocks Golf Club | 34 Beach Rd | Gloucester, MA 01930-0303 | United States
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Craig Kimberley. The Bruins. Fishermen’s Brew And The Best Wings In Town. #Boom!
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Ringo and His Flag Crew From Bridgette Matthews
Good Morning Joey,
Ringo and his Flag crew were up bright and early this morning adorning the Boulevard for Memorial Day!
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More live blogging at Welcoming Center
Ed finds a friend.
Donna gets da fork.
Ed now has a date.
Joey and Mayor Kirk cut up.
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Live Blogging: Gloucester Welcoming Center
You know how we do!
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Eastern Point Light and the breakwater
Another possible motif.
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Anne and Chris Lewis’ Whale…
Finella williams submits-
Good morning Joe,
I hope that you’re doing great. I love your site and must admit I have not subscribed but will do so now!
Anne and Chris Lewis wanted us to share their Whale sculpture with you and Good Morning Gloucester.
They had a little gathering at their home this past Sunday for the purpose of naming the new addition to their family. "Wally" was picked out of the 20 or so names. So, per their request, I’m attaching a photo of Wally the Whale sculpture for you to post on your site.
It’s hand forged/welded and made entirely of Bronze and also has a water feature spouting from top.
Anne and Chris commissioned this piece from local Essex sculptor, Chris Williams (my husband, you probably imagined that).
You can also add his website link if you’d like… www.chriswilliamssculpture.com
Again, the Lewis’ thought that it would be fun to have this on Good Morning Gloucester.
Thanks Joe.
Finella
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House on Eastern Point
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Brace Cove
Beautiful windy afternoon at Brace Cove
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Our Darth Maul Lobster Makes Top Story In Huffington Posts Weird News and Green Page
This Lobster Looks Like Darth Maul (PHOTOS)
Original Story Here On Good Morning Gloucester-
Darth Maul Lobster Landed At Captain Joe and Sons
Posted on May 19, 2013 by Joey C
We’ve had some crazy mutated lobsters landed at our dock over the years including albino, blue, marbled, calico but none that were separated at birth from Star Wars character- Darth Maul.
Separated At Birth? You decide.
Some previous mutant lobster landed at our dock-
Click below for the slideshow of all the mutant lobsters landed here at our dock.
We have more documented mutated lobsters here than any other dock on the planet!
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Work in your PJ’s
Sue Handman Fabric Collage Gallery on Rocky Neck is looking for an experienced, responsible sewer to do piecework at home. Must have your own machine – zig zag and straight stitches. Fun Work! Must be quick and accurate. Part time, but will be busy this summer. Email: suehandman@yahoo.com
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New Format for Cape Ann TV Annual Meeting
Paul Jermain, Cape Ann TV board president writes,
“Thanks for accepting our invitation to participate in the CATV annual meeting next week.
You know, historically, CATV annual meetings, like most other of that ilk, have been a tad boring. Yes, the business got done, but holy smokes, it could be dull.
That’s why I’m so excited about the new format we’re going to try out next week, and your participation in it.
In contrast to an endless chain of drawn out speeches, this event is going to revolve around you and some select other producers. Now, I have to share a little bit about the Station in review of last year’s highlights. But, really, the core of the evening is going to be you and the others sharing a bit about your programs- how and why you got started; what you learned; and some interesting moments and clips. As a producer myself, I’m looking forward to hearing what you have to share. And you’ll probably enjoy listening to the other folks as well.
What: CATV Annual Meeting
Where: CATV Studio, 38 Blackburn Center
When: Tuesday, May 28th, 7-8pm
Why: Celebrate the achievements of the station and the producers over the past year.
I’m looking forward to seeing you again and working together to deliver an evening that people will really enjoy and appreciate.”
Thanks Paul for writing. I met Allen Estes at the station yesterday and he is looking forward to participating as well. Best wishes for the new format!
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Lisa Marie to join the Thursday night blues party @ The Rhumb Line 8-11
Thursday Dave Sag’s Blues Party with ~ Lisa Marie
Dave says,
Back by fopular demand! It’s Lisa Marie! Yeah, she’s been gone awhile but returns to our stage this Thursday with a really hot band and all your favorite musical chestnuts roasting on her open fire! She’ll be getting’ down with the likes of Mr. Bob Enik, on catarrh, Mr.Jim Gambino. on keys, and Mr. Jeff Casper, the friendly drummer. Truly on of my faves, and yours, too. I say bring it on! It’s still winter hours: 8 to 11.
Photo from Lisa Marie website
http://www.zyworld.com/lisamarie13/
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Assault Prevention Seminar for Women and Teen Girls
Hi Joey,
The Gloucester Karate Academy is having a seminar on Friday that will teach women and teen girls the basics of NOT becoming a victim. Considering that 1 in 4 college age women report being victims of rape or attempted sexual assault, attending this course is a no-brainer, especially for younger women. The cost is $10, and all of the proceeds will be donated to HAWC. For more information check out this link: http://northshorekid.com/event/assault-prevention-seminar-women-and-girls
Contact the dojo at 978.282.0629 to register.
Thanks,
~Bill O’Connor
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Do you Shuffle?
Make sure you are ready to do the Shuffle when you head down to Giuseppe’s for the Singer Songwriter Shuffle and say hi to T. Max & Orville Giddings.
Ok, so the weatherman says it is not going to be a beach weekend (I think he is wrong) but there is a lot of great music happening, and it starts tonight. See the Full List Here
Thursday, May 23, 2013
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7:00 pm  T MAX
Singer-songwriter Shuffle – 7 performers – 20 minutes each – T Max hosts
FREE SHOW
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7:00 pm ORVILLE GIDDINGS
Shuffle w/ Sunni Badore, Nick Zaino, Amy Spillert, Kirsten Manville & Marianne Chatterton
FREE SHOW
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8:00 pm BRAD BYRD
And Friends
FREE SHOW
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| 8:00 pm DAVE SAG’S BLUES PARTY
w/ Lisa Marie
FREE SHOW
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| 8:30 pm BRIAN FINES
open mic
FREE SHOW
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9:00 pm DJ VITO
“shake it thursdays”
FREE SHOW
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| 9:30 pm FIVE POINT BRASS GANG
FREE SHOW
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Friday, May 24, 2013
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7:00 pm LINDA AMERO
Menage a Trio w/ Steve Heck and Bronek Suchanek
FREE SHOW
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| 7:30 pm WILLIE ALEXANDER
after the movie Hello Gloucester, Willie & the Persistence of Memory Orchestra will perform
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| 8:00 pm FREEVOLT
Bridge Deck
FREE SHOW
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8:00 pm MIRANDA RUSSELL
Miranda Russell and her band at the beautiful Shalin Liu in Rockport, MA
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
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| 8:30 pm JOE THOMAS
FREE SHOW
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9:00 pm FULL CIRCLE
FREE SHOW
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| 9:00 pm PETE AND DAVE’S MOTOWN DANCE PARTY
FREE SHOW
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9:00 pm GROOVE THERAPY
FREE SHOW
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| 9:00 pm SYM
classic rock jam
FREE SHOW
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| 9:30 pm BOSTON HORNS
FREE SHOW
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| 9:30 pm BUBBA AND THE TROUBLEMAKERS
FREE SHOW
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