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Music, Dance, and Dreams for all ages. Saturday, June 1

The North Shore’s own Arpeggione Ensemble will return for a second residency at the Manship Artists Residency later this month in preparation for the final offering of its second season. “Dreams and Dances” will be presented on June 1, 2024 as a family-friendly, multimedia concert with music by Beethoven and Mendelssohn and original choreography performed by three dancers.

Join Arpeggione at Starfield, the home of the Manship Artists Residency, for a performance celebrating the creativity and expression in all of us. “Dreams and Dances” will take listeners of all ages on a journey through enchanted forests and countryside with music and dance. Arpeggione’s musicians will be performing Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony and excerpts from Mendelssohn’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on instruments from the early 19th century. NYC-based choreographer and dancer Julian Donahue will be joined by dancers Guilia Faria and Mónica Lima to bring these dreams to life.

This performance is made possible by grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Institution for Savings, the Beverly Cultural Council, the Gloucester Cultural Council, and with the support of the Prometheus Circle of the Manship Artists Residency.

Founded in 2022, Arpeggione’s first public event was performed in the Manship barn studio, which followed a week-long residency at the Manship Artists Residency. Arpeggione Ensemble is known for its joyful, accessible, immersive chamber music performances. Arpeggione performs a full season of concerts on the North Shore, with outreach programs that bring the same world-class programming to underserved audiences. Arpeggione creates community through shared artistic experiences and brings beloved masterpieces out of the concert hall to those who would not normally be able to experience them live.

“Dreams and Dances” will feature Andrea LeBlanc, flute; Thomas Carroll, clarinet; Megumi Stohs and Emily Hale, violins; Anna Griffis, viola; Jacques Lee Wood cello; and Guinevere Conner, bass. Arpeggione’s members are among the country’s foremost experts in historical performance and hold leading positions with the most prestigious early music ensembles in the United States. Julian Donahue is the founder of Julian Donahue Dance, and appears with the New York Theatre Ballet, New York Baroque Dance Company, and the Boston Early Music Festival.

DETAILS:
WHEN:            Saturday, June 1, 5:00-6:00 pm
WHERE:           Starfield, the home of the Manship Artists Residency
TICKETS:          Priority Seating: $45 (rain or shine);
Lawn Seating $15 person/$40 per family (if weather permits – BYO lawn chair or blanket)

More info and tickets at www.arpeggione-ensemble.com or ManshipArtists.org.
You can also reserve your tickets here.

ABOUT the MANSHIP ARTISTS RESIDENCY

The site of the Manship Artists Residency was once the summer retreat of Paul Manship, the sculptor of the Prometheus Fountain at Rockefeller Center. Many of the same opportunities and qualities that attracted Manship to Cape Ann are available to those who come here seeking solitude or community in this restorative landscape. Manship Artists Residency gives artists and the creative spirit time and space to flourish for the benefit of our community by welcoming artists and thought leaders from around the world to work in these serene surroundings steps away from the scenic northeast coast of New England. Our residents magnify the social capital and the cultural value of Cape Ann, and our innovative programming contributes to the health and vitality of our community and beyond. ManshipArtists.org

ABOUT ARPEGGIONE ENSEMBLE

Arpeggione brings classical music into our community by playing familiar and lesser-known masterpieces in chamber arrangements. We perform on historical instruments with an awareness of social and musical contexts of the past to highlight what is timeless and universal about the music we play and affirm each listener’s integral place in a shared artistic journey. Our guiding principles of accessibility and inclusivity are woven into the fabric of our ensemble.

Arpeggione is a BIPOC- and woman-led organization at the forefront of historically-informed music. Drawing inspiration from the groundbreaking salons led by women in the past, we aim to expand the horizons of our musical repertoire and create a thriving, inclusive community that resonates with the legacy of those who dared to break boundaries. Arpeggione-Ensemble.com

$13.99 + tax Lobster Roll

$6.99 + tax All Beef Hot Dog

Half Price Cheese & I Topping 16″ Pizzas #*excluding gluten free crusts**

MAY 8, 2024 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY ~ 

Did you hear the news? The Sawyer Free Libraryhas been named a finalist for the prestigious 2024 National Medial for Museum and Library Service by the Institute of Museum and Library Services(IMLS)!!

This prestigious award honors institutions for their extraordinary public service and remarkable community contributions. Congratulations to all 30 finalists! The winners will be announced later this month.

But first we need the community’s help!  The Library would greatly appreciate it if you would show the IMLS how the Sawyer Free Library has made a difference in their lives. Or what is your favorite memory or experiences from your visits to Sawyer Free Library? Please share these memories and thoughts on your social media (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter). Feel free to include photos and videos too. And be sure to tag  @US_IMLS and @SawyerFreeLibrary with the hashtags #ShareYourStory #IMLSmedals  

The Library is trying to get as many people as possible to help share their stories by THIS FRIDAY, May 19! If you have any questions, please call the Library at 978-325-5500. In advance, thank you everyone for your help! We appreciate you! 

Our backyard has been popping with familiar colors and sounds this week. Welcome back my friends! When I took these photos, it appeared that Mr. Oriole was still awaiting his mate, but she’s made an appearance as well. Looking forward to a fruitful spring and summer in the bird world!

MAY 8, 2024 ~ BHGMARKETING2023 ~ 

Kick-off the start of summer with us on May 23rd at 6PM at our Tiki-themed cocktail style party featuring a Privateer Rum tasting!

Bring your lei’s and join us on our Sunset Terrace for Tropical-inspired cuisine, such as Spicy Tamarind Glazed Pork Belly Skewers, Polynesian Meatballs, and Mini Pineapple Upside Cakes, paired with four delectable Privateer Rum cocktails – all while taking in the salty air and sounds of the crashing waves in Gloucester Harbor.

++MA State Tax & 20% Gratuity will be collected on-site in addition to the $75 price of the experience. Cancellations & no shows will be charged the full amount.

Book Now:  https://bit.ly/3Qx7afd

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Everyone knows that the best place to watch the Parade is on the Boulevard. Now’s your chance to get your own private viewing spots without having to fight the whole city to get there the morning of the parade! We will have 2 lucky winners. Each one will come with a spot to watch the parade with your friends and family and a basket of goodies to help you celebrate!!

You can purchase through our square or by attending one of our upcoming fundraisers!
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We will be pulling the winners on June 30th!!
Best of luck!!

We saw our first family of 8 Mallard ducklings last week. Otherwise, it is all hidden activity on Niles Pond.

Snug Harbor…

City of Gloucester Continues Commitment to Balancing Bird Conservation and Beach Access

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Gloucester, Mass. (May 9, 2024) – The City of Gloucester announces the extension of its partnership with Mass Audubon to continue the vital monitoring and management of coastal nesting birds. 

This collaboration underscores Gloucester’s ongoing dedication to the protection of piping plovers, which inhabit the city’s shoreline. Designated as “threatened” on the US Endangered Species List since 1986, these birds face ongoing challenges along the Atlantic coast. Mass Audubon will play a crucial role in overseeing the presence of and minimizing disturbances to coastal birds, including piping plovers, least, common, and roseate terns. 

“Mass Audubon’s nationally recognized expertise will greatly contribute to our ongoing efforts in protecting these vulnerable bird species,” stated Mayor Greg Verga. “This extension of our partnership reaffirms our commitment to preserving the delicate balance between conservation efforts and the enjoyment of our beaches by residents and visitors alike.” 

Through collaborative efforts with the City’s Department of Public Works, Mass Audubon will continue to implement measures such as symbolic fencing and signage at Good Harbor Beach to raise awareness among beachgoers about nesting areas and the importance of protecting Piping Plovers.  

Additionally, the prohibition of dogs at Good Harbor Beach from April 1st to September 30th and at Wingaersheek Beach from May 1st to September 30th will be enforced. 

The extended agreement encompasses a comprehensive range of activities, including predator mitigation, public education initiatives, and ongoing communication and coordination with City administration and staff, ensuring the continued protection of coastal bird populations while facilitating beach access for all. 

Next week, Thursday and Friday 16/17, Lenny Kaye from Patti Smith’s band is bringing his Nuggets all-star show to town at The Cut.  Quite a few Cape Ann-ers – Tony Goddess, David Robinson, me, Willie Alexander, Ts Burnham, Sam Goddess – are joining David Minehan, Josh Kantor, Peter Buck from R.E.M. and others for a show that’s celebrating the 50th anniversary of the double-album that musicians have had as a touch-stone influence – He’s had sold out shows in NYC, LA, N. Carolina, NJ, and just a couple of weeks ago in London. It’s quite a thing that he’s coming here instead of playing it in Boston.

Here’s the flyer for it; I’d be grateful if you could write about it on GMG.

Thanks,

Hugo B.

E. Gloucester