New signs at Lexington Avenue

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Reblogged from the Magnolia Community Library facebook.

Check out the colorful school of fish that swam onto Lexington Ave and landed on our corner sign! Thank you to local Magnolia resident Layce Alves (Here Fishy Fishy) for brightening up the sign.

Palate To Palette Artist Dinner at Oak To Ember Coming Up!

Posted on by Pat D

From our friends Susan Gould Coviello regarding an upcoming opportunity to help Cape Ann Plein Air:

Morning! Cape Ann Plein Air is hosting monthly Palate to Palette artist dinners at various Cape Ann restaurants on Cape Ann. The next one is at Oak to Ember on Feb 22 from 5-8PM. An artist will be set up painting inside while diners watch, ask questions and learn. These are very popular! Please see the attached info and please help us spread the word!

Please join us on Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 5pm-8pm for Cape Ann Plein Air’s next Palate to Palette at Oak to Ember in Gloucester MA!  It’s like having a front-row seat to creativity, with plein air artist, Peter Bain, where the canvas comes alive in front of you.Watch him work and ask him questions about his art and techniques. Visit his website: pbainart.com

This event is perfect for anyone who loves art and food.

Located on Harbor Cove, Oak to Ember offers a variety of Coastal American cuisine dishes sourced from the Gloucester docks. A wood-fired grill and 500-gallon smoker add unique flavors to selected seafood and meat dishes. Homemade pastas and seasonal vegetarian offerings complement Oak to Ember’s menu. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience!

Reservations are strongly recommended.Visit oaktoember.com to view the menu and make your reservations.Watch for more information on upcoming monthly Palate to Palettes capeannpleinair.org/palate-to-palette

Cape Ann Plein Air, New England’s Premier Outdoor Painting Festival, is being held

October 5 – 13, 2024!  Artists are applying NOW and this spring we will be announcing our artists for 2024!

7 Days • 35 Artists • $20,000 in Awards

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All Washed Up

Posted on by Nichole S.

All washed up. It’s always sad for lobstermen to lose gear, but it sometimes makes for a pretty picture. Lots of little doggie footprints from pups who had been investigating the scene.

POV Paint Factory

Posted on by Pat D

In the calm before the expected storm, we went over to the Paint Factory on Rocky Neck for a look-around. Without fail, I find something intriguing over there and thought you might enjoy my POV (point of view).

Come Make a Zine at the Library – this Saturday!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY 

Stop by the Sawyer Free Library at 21 Main Street between 2 and 4 pm on Saturday, February 17 to make your own zine! We will provide all the supplies for you to finish something that you’ve been working on, or start something new.

Zines (pronounced “zeen” like “bean”) are self-published magazines with limited print runs. They typically provide an alternative point of view and provide a platform for underrepresented voices. We believe they belong in the library.  No registration required. All ages welcome! 

What: Drop-In Zine Making Workshop

When: Saturday, February 17. 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Where: Main Floor – Sawyer Free Library, 21 Main Street,Gloucester, MA, 01930

No registration required. All ages welcome! 

Questions? contact Julie Travers at jtravers@sawyerfreelibrary.org or 978-325-5525.

Our Friends At Cape Ann Pizza

Posted on by Pat D

Do you know why we LOVE to go to Cape Ann Pizza on Eastern Ave in Essex?? It’s not the GREAT food, the convenient location with easy parking or the wide range of menu options. All those are wonderful, but they are the friendliest staff on the most consistent basis EVAH. It’s like being greeted at Cheers. Often you will be called by name, they genuinely seem to care about their customers. It’s quite a pleasure to stop in. Jim got the 2 slice special and I got a large sub. I intended to take half home for later, but there was nothing left! There is nothing wrong at most of the other pizza/sub shops around, but their friendliness is outstanding every single time and we appreciate that.

Paint a bowl this weekend for The Open Door Empty Bowl fundraiser this spring!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

WHEN: Saturday February 17 at 10 am to 12 pm

WHERE: Gloucester Elks Lodge |101 Atlantic Rd Gloucester MA

Please register today to reserve a bowl to paint with us– there are limited spots available! CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

A bowl will be provided AT NO COST for each person to paint, along with all the materials needed! Your bowl will be fired and distributed through The Open Door Empty Bowl flagship fundraiser on April 24, which supports summer programs of The Open Door including Summer Meals for Kids and Mobile Market programs.

 ~ TODTHEOPENDOOR 

Red Sox Status = See You In Five Years

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

This interview tells you everything you need to know about the Red Sox for the next couple of years. I’m not sure how anyone wastes their time watching this team or how any free agent would want to sign here.

I hope I’m wrong.