Working the Plank…

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We stopped by Machaca on Rogers St Sunday afternoon but we didn’t intend to eat. And then we saw the weekend afternoon appetizer specials! It was time for early dinner/late lunch (linner? dunch?). I had to have the caldo soup (not on the special app menu) as well as the taquitos. Jim had Mexican pizza. LOVED the beef taquitos; just the right portion. Jim very much enjoyed his pizza as did Joey when he arrived as well and finished it up. The caldo soup was perfect for that cold afternoon. What a nice surprise this late afternoon break turned out to be. Thanks Luis and Joe and all the staff for making it great.

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MARCH 26, 2024 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

SAWYER FREE LIBRARY PRESENTS EXCITING MONTH-LONG LINEUP OF ACTIVITIES CELEBRATING EARTH DAY 2024

As the global community gears up to commemorate Earth Day 2024, the Sawyer Free Library proudly presents a month-long extravaganza of activities aimed at celebrating and advocating for environmental consciousness. 

In celebration of Earth Day 2024, the Sawyer Free Library is excited to unveil a diverse lineup of events and initiatives throughout April. From educational workshops to reading challenges, the Library endeavors to inspire and empower individuals to embrace sustainable living and make meaningful actions in their own lives to protect our environment.

Throughout April, the community is invited to participate in a variety of events designed to promote environmental awareness and stewardship. Highlights of the Earth Day 2024 lineup include:

Sustainability Reading Challenge: In collaboration with TownGreen, the Library invites community members to participate in a Sustainability Reading Challenge. From March to April, individuals are encouraged to read books aligned with the United Nations Sustainability Goals, with the chance to win a $25 Holy Cow gift card. These goals serve as a blueprint for addressing global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change.

Plant a Garden: Discover the joys of gardening with the Sawyer Seed Library. Select from a diverse array of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds to cultivate your own garden. By nurturing these plants from seed to harvest, participants contribute to a thriving community of gardeners and expand the Seed Library’s offerings for future generations.

Indulge in “Holy Cow Ice Cream“: Grab a spoon and satisfy your sweet tooth. Award winning Holy Cow Ice Cream created a new ice cream flavor celebrating Earth Month in partnership with the Sawyer Free Library and Cape Ann Climate Coalition. Available throughout April at Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafes across the North Shore, this special chocolate and raspberry-flavored all-natural treat embodies the organizations’ commitment to environmental advocacy and the understanding that every day is earth day. A portion of sales of this limited time special flavor will support the Cape Ann Climate Coalition’s educational programs.

In addition to these exciting initiatives, the Sawyer Free Library will host a series of captivating events, including workshops, educational talks, and family-friendly activities. Highlights include “Start Your Own Kitchen Herb Garden” with Backyard Growers, “Tree Talk” with 400 Trees, “Earth Month Musical Storytime” and a “Recycled Art Workshop” led by a local artist.

All events are free and open to the public, with registration required for certain activities. For more information and to view the full schedule of Earth Day events, please visit sawyerfreelibrary.org.

As the Sawyer Free Library continues its commitment to sustainability, it looks forward to the official opening of its new and modernized space in the fall of 2025. Designed to achieve LEED Gold Certification and Mass Save Path 1 Net-Zero-Ready Verification, the renovated library will exemplify energy efficiency and renewable practices. 

The Sawyer Free Library knows that every action we take individually and collectively toward making our environment resilient and sustainable is a step toward a net zero-impact future. To learn more about or to invest in the 2025 Sawyer Free Library’s sustainability features and programs, please visit sawyerfreelibrary.org/sustainability. 

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Saturday, March 30^th, 2PM, Cape Ann Museum. 
Free for Members, $10 for guests  
Click here to register.

CAM Talk, Why I Create, moderated by Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco and M. Kristine Fisher, featuring four artists on the panel.

The Cape Ann ARTWaves team and the Cape Ann Museum have been working together for the past year to create a permanent home for the video archive featuring over 75 in depth interviews with local and regional artists and gallerists.   

Thanks to the efforts of the CAM head librarian and archivist, Trenton Carls and his team, all the videos and the highlights reels are now available on the CAM website under the Library and Collections Resources tab.   

To recognize this important moment, the CAM and ARTWaves team have designed a panel discussion to address the core theme that resonates across all the interviews – the essence of creativity.  The panel of four artists will be led by with Cape Ann ARTWaves co-producers Jacqueline Ganim DeFalco and Kristine Fisher.   The conversation entitled “Why I Create” offers an opportunity for the invited artists to share their views on pathways to creativity and understanding nuances of artist and viewer engagement.  Kristine and Jacqueline will also share their insights after three years of hosting and producing Cape Ann ARTWaves.   The artists cover a wide range of styles, approaches, and media – each bringing an important perspective to the discussion.  

The panelists include: Shelly Bradbury, Sculptor;  Nella Lush, painter,  Adin Murray, painter,  and Dana Woulfe, visual artist and muralist.  Kristine and Jacqueline will lead the discussion and also hare their insights after three years of hosting and producing Cape Ann ARTWaves. Registration for the event is required. Click here to register.

For detailed biographies on each artist, please see Addendum to this Advisory. 

Media Advisory| Addendum

Panelist Bios

Shelly Bradbury holds a Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture from Boston University. She has served as an adjunct professor at Boston University and Gordon College, and she has exhibited works throughout Massachusetts and in New York City, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., and California. Her prestigious awards include the Helen Foster Barnett Award in Sculpture from the National Academy of Design in New York City, the Audubon Artists Gold Medal of Honor from the Salmagundi Club, and the Anna Hyatt Huntington Award from the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club. She is an elected member of the National Sculpture Society.  Shelly works from her studio in Ipswich, Massachusetts.

Nella Lush, originating from Italy’s Puglia with a rich artistic heritage, evolved from creating marine landscapes in Spain to “representational abstract” art, showcasing her drive for creative freedom. Her formal education in art history and languages, combined with her cultural background, has significantly shaped her artistic journey. Lush innovative use of oils, cold wax, marble dust, and pumice has secured her membership in elite art associations and representation in galleries across Bridgehampton, Nantucket, the UK, and Provincetown. Her works, found in both private and corporate collections globally, defy conventional art norms and champion self-expression, weaving a connection between humanity and history. As the founder of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Women Artists and the Experimental Art Group, Lush has been instrumental in advancing women’s art and experimental practices, highlighting her dedication to broadening the scope of artistic exploration.

Adin Murray was born and raised in Manchester, Massachusetts. He received his BA in Art/Biology from Tulane University, and his MFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design. His work has been shown at the Woodruff Art Center in Atlanta, the Rymer Gallery in Nashville, the Pei-Ling Chan Gallery in Savannah, among others. His work has been featured in Faultline, the University of California, Irvine’s literary and art publication, and has also appeared in Southern Living and North Shore Magazines, as well as the Boston Globe. Adin and his wife, author Elizabeth H. Winthrop were also included in the online project Urban Exodus. His work is held in both private and corporate collections nationally and internationally, and is in the permanent collection of the Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester MA.  He is represented by the Jane Deering Gallery. Adin currently lives and works on Cape Ann, Massachusetts.

Dana Woulfe is a visual artist living and working near Boston, MA.  He is known for his colorful abstract paintings and large-scale mural work. A New England native, he grew up in Rhode Island and learned to appreciate the arts at a young age through the influence of his grandmother, an illustrator and painter. After moving to Boston in the mid-90’s to attend Massachusetts College of Art, he became involved in the local graffiti scene and developed an affiliation with the members of Project SF, a local art/graffiti collective.  As co-director of Project SF he directed and exhibited at events worldwide, and worked with clients including Nike, Converse, Vitamin Water and Bodega. His solo and collaborative work has appeared in publications such as Juxtapoz, Booooooom, Inked, Acclaim and Sole Collector.  Woulfe currently runs Studio Fresh, a hand paint mural and graphics company and works out of his Beverly based studio, where he continues to develop his visual language and build towards whatever comes next.

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