J.K. Simmons and Christine Baranski voice Edward Hopper and Josephine Nivison Hopper in this intimate documentary
Best known for iconic and enigmatic works including “Nighthawks,” “Chop Suey” and “House by the Railroad,” realist painter Edward Hopper has inspired countless artists and filmmakers, from Alfred Hitchcock to Ridley Scott to the creators of “The Simpsons.” But little is known about Hopper’s own influences. American Masters – HOPPER: An American love story reveals the man behind the brush and explores how his marriage to fellow artist Josephine Nivison Hopper shaped his art and career. American Masters –HOPPER: An American love story premieres nationwide Tuesday, January 2 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/americanmasters and the PBS App.
Featuring a generous selection of Hopper’s evocative images, revealing research and rare archival footage, American Masters – HOPPER: An American love story offers an exploration into his complex life, and how he became an enigmatic yet wildly popular artist. Hopper’s story is further illuminated through readings of letters and diary entries, voiced by Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons (“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”) and Emmy Award winner Christine Baranski (“The Gilded Age”) as Edward and Josephine, respectively. Isabel May (“1923”) also voices Hopper’s earlier, secret romantic interest Alta Hilsdale.
American Masters – HOPPER: An American love story reveals that one cannot understand Edward Hopper without understanding his relationship with his wife, Jo. Before Hopper became one of the most well-known American artists, he sold his first painting, “Sailing,” for $250 and did not sell another for 11 years. His fortune changed dramatically when he met fellow artist Josephine Nivison in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Nivison becomes Hopper’s primary model, marketer and muse. Her candid diaries chronicle her experience giving up her own promising career to take on the management of her husband’s work to boost his reputation and sales. With excerpts from rare television interviews, the film captures Edward Hopper’s peculiar personality and insight into his own art, as well as Josephine’s reflections on her sacrifice for him.
HOPPER: An American love story will also kick off efforts for the recently announced American Masters Visibility, Inclusion and Accessibility (VIA) Initiative, which aims to build upon the series’ commitment to presenting programming for, by and about disabled communities. The digital version of the film and its accompanying trailer will be the first to feature extended audio description, open captioning and onscreen ASL interpretation.
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We stopped by Long Beach to see the Cape Ann Motor Inn Christmas tree on the beach and were impressed by the festive look at the Inn on Rockport Road. They are clearly ready for you this holiday season if you find yourself short a bed or two while visitors are in town.
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Celebrate the beginning of New Year’s weekend on Friday, December 29th at 7:30pm in the historic Gloucester Meetinghouse with the Good Old Salty Jazz Band playing New Orleans Jazz tunes of the holiday season. This group of legendary local musicians will delight you with their fantastic sound!
Robert Tuffley, cornet & trumpet John Cameron, piano Jimmy Favazza, drums John Hicks guitar & banjo Dave Sag, bass Robert Landoni, sax & clarinet Rikki Razdan, sax & clarinet Ben Tuck, trombone
Last year’s New Year’s concert in the Meetinghouse sold out, so purchase your seats early! Light refreshments will be served. The Meetinghouse is located on the green at the corner of Middle and Church Streets.There is a side entrance with an elevator at 10 Church Street.
Unable to attend in person?The concert will start at 7:30pm and will be simulcast on the Gloucester Meetinghouse YouTube channel, where it will be available afterwards.
Tickets are available online at www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org or at the door by cash, check or credit card. General seating $30; students $10; children under 12 free.
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I’ll have them at Oak To Ember’s “Oak Port” Pop-Up this evening from 4-7:30PM. Or order now for delivery before Christmas!!! Should be a blast at “Oak Port” with Pat Dalpiaz, Castaways Vintage Cafe, Joe Higgins Fish Prints and more!
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Level by level. New England Scaffolding says the ETA for the removal of the critical scaffolding set up for the storm damage repair to Gloucester’s Our Lady of Good Voyage landmark will happen by Monday, and for sure by Christmas.
Images: Dec. 16, 2023. Scaffolding set up in August of 2023 is coming down. Beautiful and lofty work complete!
Images: 2021. Looking back Before repairs – storm damage
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It’s looking very festive and Mile Marker One! Did you know the igloos are back for dining? AND there’s a Sunday brunch. Check them out here online as well as along Essex Ave. Put them in your rotation as we have.
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The last batch! Here are images of the final Gloucester homes added to the Holiday Lights and Cocoa Drives 2023 edition, the Google online and printable map, and the 2023 Mad Merry Highlights Tour reveal. Whether they’re religious or secular, traditional or one hit wonders, minimal or ornate, by hand or by hire–; let’s admire the joy and creativity brought to their Gloucester designs and the spark they share from a little light on dark winter nights!
note: you might want to increase the brightness on your display if you have it set low.
The 2023 ‘Mad Merry Highlights’ Tour
IMAGES: As in deck the halls, doors, windows, roofs and yards with boughs of holly-holidays! Here’s the list of 20 (alphabetized by roads in Gloucester neighborhoods)
BAYVIEW
7 Cherry Hill Road Impressionist Jewell
18 Reynard Street Journey of Joy
22 Reynard street White Lights Wonderland
37 Reynard Street Red Lights Shimmer
42 Reynard Street Blue Green Showstopper
8 Spruce Road Ho Ho Holiday Spirit
EAST GLOUCESTER
6 Abbott Road Aglow & Glistening
2 Crestview Terrace (off Harrison Avenue) Christmas Corner
6 Crestview Terrace (off Harrison Avenue) 1970s Animation Islands
4 Elizabeth Street Frosty House
12 Elizabeth Street Joyland House
29 High Popples Road
8 Lendall Street (off Harrison Avenue) Lights on Lendall
12 Starknaught Road (off Witham) Starknaught Santa candy cane cheer
DOWNTOWN
Centennial & Washington St. Blue Angel
6 Friend Court Santa Waving
79 Perkins Street Indigo Traditional
MAGNOLIA
357 Western Avenue Merry and Bright
WEST GLOUCESTER
12 Concord Street Gingerbread Dazzler
326 Essex Avenue Magical Delight
FOUR ‘New England Traditional’ HighLights
Images: DOWNTOWN. 57 Prospect St. at the RR & Maplewood buoy intersection; 158 and 160 Washington Street pair; Corner of Ashland Place & Washington St. (across from Poplar)
Merry Whimsy Highlights
Images: Have you seen…? The blue crescent moon rising over Rt. 128 between the rotaries is the OG hanging lights design–an annual beacon heralding the Seasons that’s inspired others; the magical lights reflecting Goose Cove; ‘Merry’ on Cherry hedge; Days pond’s tiny floating Santa; Santa and his reindeer flying in the sky (seen from Rt. 128)
ROADS WORTH A RIDE AND ICONIC SCENIC STOPS
Roads worth a ride: Essex Ave (Rt. 133) between Essex and Kent Circle in Gloucester; Finch Lane; Elizabeth Street; Harrison Ave (to Crestwood); Reynard Street, Reservoir Road, and High Popples.
Iconic Scenic Stops: Gloucester’s Christmas trees at Kent Circle and Lobster Trap Tree on Harbor Loop, the Lobster Trap Menorah on Middle Street and Rockport’s Christmas Tree in Dock Square are enchanting! (This year there are more homes illuminated on the drive into Rockport via Eastern Ave.)
Trends 2023
Images: the Red and Green color scheme!
Photo Batch #5 (last one for this season!)
Images: photo additions as of Dec. 14th to the Google map include the following streets: Reynard Street, Linden Road, Cherry Street, Finch Lane, Washington Street, Brightside Ave., Crestview Terrace, Decatur Street, East Main Street, Hartz, High Popples Road, Marina Drive, Western Avenue
2023 Map Holiday Lights and Cocoa Drives
A selection of Gloucester’s decorated homes (about 250). Photos were posted on Good Morning Gloucester in 5 separate batches.
This is the last batch of photos for 2023. There are photos of about 250 homes. Some are added to the map in bundles on streets. There is at least one image for each map point. If I’ve missed one of the requests or a favorite let me know.
Kate and I are going to feature one or two local places to buy holiday gifts each day highlighting the fact that there’s no need to buy your presents online or trudge up to the mall. There’s excellent places to shop right here in Gloucester. For more visit www.goodmorninggloucester.com
GloucesterCast 700 Livestream 12/17/23
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