Bluebird Bluebird through My Window

Posted on by Pat D

I spotted my very first bluebird recently and caught these shots through our window. It might surprise some to learn I have never seen one before so this was a big thrill. I actually saw it a few days ago but wasn’t quick enough with the camera. Of course, we went off to get ourselves proper bluebird accessories in hopes of drawing them back. I don’t think the accessories worked too well, but there’s at least one around for me to keep an eye on. I’ll be like Miranda Lambert and “Keep a bluebird in my heart”. I am grateful for the wide range of wild birds we see right from our vantage point, but this one was special to me.

New York Times Bestselling Author of Ordinary Grace: Author Talk with William Kent Krueger on 4/27 at 8pm

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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The Sawyer Free Library invites you to a riveting hour online withNew York Timesbestselling author William Kent Krueger! Join us on Thursday, April 27 from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. as he discusses his newest book in theCork O’ConnorseriesFox Creekand his other works.

This is a virtual event. Registration is required. Click HERE to register.

Fox Creekfollows Cork O’Connor in a race against time to save his wife, a mysterious stranger, and an Ojibwe healer from bloodthirsty mercenaries. The ancient Ojibwe healer Henry Meloux has had a vision of his death. As he walks the Northwoods in solitude, he tries to prepare himself peacefully for the end of his long life. But peace is destined to elude him as hunters fill the woods seeking a woman named Dolores Morriseau, a stranger who had come to the healer for shelter and the gift of…

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Bowling Fun & Fundraiser at Cape Ann Lanes

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Thanks to Cape Ann Lanes for hosting a family-friendly night of bowling, with proceeds supporting Backyard Growers‘ work empowering people to grow their own food.

Tickets to bowl are $25 per person. Your ticket will include three strings of bowling and shoe rentals. There will be a lot of great raffle prizes, and Cape Ann Lanes offers a fun arcade and in-house brew pub. It’s going to be an awesome night!

As our veggie gardeners know well, team work makes the dream work! Please consider recruiting a team to play at this fundraiser — just make sure all team members select the same lane at checkout.

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Magnolia Cafe Serves Ice Cream Too! 20 Lexington Ave Gloucester

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Check out this peanut butter chocolate milkshake with order cookie crumbs on the bottom! 

Milkshakes, Frozen Yogurt, Smoothies and more! 

20 Lexington Ave Magnolia MA 01930
www.mymagcafe.com
978-526-0443

Manchester by the Sea Historical Museum Spring Art Show

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Only a week left to see the great art at the Manchester Historical Museum.

Hybrid Class: Yin Yoga for Gardeners

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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🌿 Join community gardener & yoga teacher Jasmine Epstein for this hybrid yin yoga class designed specifically for gardeners — including deep stretches and release for the neck, shoulders, and back.

📆 Friday, April 28, 4pm

📍 You can attend this class in-person at Backyard Growers HQ or online.

🎟 FREE for Backyard Growers program participants / $15 general admission. Proceeds support our work building healthy, connected, resilient communities by empowering people to grow their own food. Thanks to Jasmine for donating her time and talent by leading this class!

Learn more & reserve your spot

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Gloucester Smiles – 2134 with Local Artist Stapleton Kearns

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Stapleton Kearns Fine Art link http://stapletonkearns.net/collections/71925

Gloucester House Is A Relaxing Take

Posted on by Pat D

As many couples do, we looked at each other and asked “So what do you want to do?” and we agreed the Gloucester House on Rogers Street in the late afternoon in dreary weather might be the ticket. And it was! We saw friends, had a good meal and relaxed over drinks. Jim tried the seafood pizza and I had the blackened haddock tacos. The atmosphere was pleasant and the service was outstanding. Jim enjoyed the sports on TV and I was people watching. See you there soon!

Hi Joey, On Saturday the Cape Ann Museum, led by Sinikka Nogelo, celebrated Earth Day by creating collaborative art works from trash at the CAM Green.

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The final pieces will be displayed along with original work by Sinikka Nogelo at the historic White-Ellery House from May 12-14 and May 19-21, 2023. – Brianne Caso

Hammond Castle — pat morss

Posted on by patmorss

We finally got back to visit Hammond Castle yesterday, on the Magnolia side of Gloucester Harbor, and to enjoy an exhibit (through the end of April) of paintings by Eric Pape, a friend of prolific inventor John Hays Hammond Jr, who built his medieval-theme home and museum in the late 1920s. There are guided tours, as well as an excellent self-guided tour pamphlet.

The just restored Cloister colonnade. Eastern Point is across the harbor at the left.
The Cloister from the ocean side.
Keyboard console for reportedly the largest private pipe organ in the western hemisphere.
Burmese Buddhist manuscript chest in an alcove of The Great Hall.
Faithful 17th C copy of original Italian 13th C “Rucellai Madonna of Florence.”
Eric Pape exhibit, ‘Natalie Hammond.’
Eric Pape exhibit. ‘Natalie Hammond, In the Orchard,’ center painting.
Dining Room with ocean and interior Courtyard views.
The War Room, with part of Eric Pape’s 22′ mural of an imaginary Gloucester sea battle.
Center mural detail. Hammond designed torpedoes that used his invention of radio control.
Clothing hanging in a corridor.
The Courtyard, interior skylit, and modeled on a 15th C French village.

Hale Design-Build Corporation A design-forward construction company based out of Gloucester, MA.

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A design-forward construction company based out of Gloucester, MA. Contact us for residential, commercial, and industrial design-build needs of any kind.

(781) 589-2280
info@haledesignbuild.com