Michalak Fine Art opens for the season, Saturday April 8th with a three person show. Work by three former SMFA graduates celebrate the change of season with “Perpetual Spring.”
The exhibition highlights a variety of different media including collage, acrylic, gouache and oil painting.
Sasha Parfenova, a Boston-based artist’s intricate collages, meld realistic imagery of flowers, birds and other natural phenomena in abstract, contemplative arrangement. Fotini Christophillis, based in Greenville, SC, taps into family history, presenting paintings inspired by her visit to Greece, where her grandparents once lived. And Vanessa Michalak explores imagery around the theme gardens and wildflowers in her dynamic oil paintings.
Show Opening, Saturday, April 8th with a reception from 4pm-7pm. Show dates: April 8th– May 14th
Location: Michalak Fine Art on Madfish Wharf 77 Rocky Neck Ave, Gloucester, MA
Fotini Christophillis, Acrylic Gouache on Paper 14”x11” (attached image)
Sash Parfenova Mixed Media on Yupo 21”x19” (attached image)
Vanessa Michalak 54”x48” oil on canvas (attached image)
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We are excited to have the breakfast back after our in-person breakfast was suspended during COVID. We need your support, since COVID we have seen an increase of need for our older adults and increase in food and supply cost as well.
Tickets are $20.00 can be purchased online or at the door, we also have an on-line auction with some great items, including“Hard Merchandise” fishing vessel with Captain Dave Marciano from the TV hit series “Wicked Tuna.”, overnight stays in Gloucester, Boston and more..
We are so fortunate to have the Linquata Family provide this annual fundraiser for us; this year guest can check out their newly renovated space.
This past year, SeniorCare served 192,000 meals to over 600 older adults. Our drivers deliver a well-balanced meal, special diets, they also are a friendly contact, providing an informal safety check, while addressing social isolation.
We are always in the need for volunteer drivers so please reach out to volunteer!
Thank you for your help in supporting our older community!
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As many of you know, Sclafani’s Bakery on Washington St recently underwent some inside renovation for the benefit of its many customers. New flooring and a new seating area are among the improvements. They are back and better than ever! Stop down and check them out.
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GMG Questionnaire Series- Your Answers will be posted-
How long have you lived in Gloucester? 5 years
What is your favorite season In Gloucester? All seasons..yes, even Winter!
Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”? On water: a Thomas Lannon ride On land: YMCA
What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester? This is tough…Magnolia Cafe and/or 525 for traditional but I love Bravo Wood Fire too…this is why they don’t ask me when we are out driving to decide….
What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester? Another tough one… Jeff’s has great variety and quickness! Speciality Sub? St Josephs at Virgilios
What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester? Oliver’s Harbour or Passports
What is your favorite bar in Gloucester? Minglewood
What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester? Since I am an all season guy – Mom’s Kitchen but when they go vacation Sugar Mags but when they go on vacation – Georges
What is your favorite local event in Gloucester? Naming a favorite is tough… I really loved the BlueFin Blowout…what a blast but I also loved to watch the Soap Box Derby too! I loved Fiesta! But I really enjoyed the lobster crate races too!
In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat? Someone’s boat and I let them pick what beach we should go to!
Who is your favorite local artist? Joe Fish. I appreciate the many musicians that perform in Rumbline…great job Fred to some artists back after Covid!
Which is your favorite local beach? Plum Cove
Who has the best deck in Gloucester for dinner/drinks? LobstaLand
Who has the best chowder in town? Sit down: Passports Roaming around: The Lobsta Roller Food Truck
What are some of your favorite local online websites/Instagram accounts? GMG!!!!
Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder? Haddock
Name an unsung local hero. The Generous Gardeners and Warren Waugh
What is your favorite local band? This I cannot answer… I am still new to the scene and have witnessed many good groups…
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I don’t know who this is, but he was out on the Audubon rocks this morning balancing stones on his see-saw. He had patience.
Bringing stones for the second layer of the stacksEasy enoughAnd more stones for the third layerHave to put them on at exactly the same timeLooking goodA little adjustmentA fourth layer is going to be trickyGot to hold the see-saw steadyBut that wasn’t steady enoughI’ll rearrange the stack and try againDisaster – hard to balance the see-saw while picking up the stonesThere goes the stack at the other endTime to go – the stones won this round
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This was the first year that our annual St. Joseph’s Day Feast was held at the Elk’s Lodge on Bass Rocks. The turnout, food, smiles, and laughs were amazing! Thank you to Sista Felicia, and all the ladies of Novena, for starting this and keeping it going year after year.
Viva San Giuseppe!!
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Location: The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA
Dates: March 23 – April 23, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 25, 4 – 6 PM
Gallery Hours: Thursday-Sunday, Noon – 5 PM
Gloucester MA— Don’t miss Part 2 of ROCKY NECK NOW 2023, the highly anticipated annual Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) members show! In commemoration of Gloucester’s 400+ and RNAC’s 50th anniversary as a non-profit organization, members were invited to reflect on the past, assess the present through the lens of history and look to the future with fresh eyes. The resulting exhibition, divided into two parts, showcases the work of 73 artists that demonstrates where they have been, are now or are headed in their practice. Each show presents a wide range of artistic interpretations with representational, abstract and expressive styles in all media.
This second part of the exhibition runs for five weeks, and will include work by 39 member artists in the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck’s two galleries, Thursday through Sunday, from noon to 5 PM and online at RNACexhibitions.com.
Elizabeth Bish_One Warm Day_Oil on CanvasVanessa Michalak_Two-Hikers_oil on canvas.Brian Murphy-Paint-Factory-3
The Artists
Exhibiting in the second show: Meredith Anderson, Lisa Angelini-Adams, Claire Bean, Robert Bent, Elizabeth Bish, Paula Borsetti, Jennifer Brown, Mike Cangemi, Matt Cegelis, Michele Champion, Yhanna Coffin, Alev Danis, Terry Del Percio, Maria Denjongpa, Cheryl Dyment, Cindy Efinger, Seth Goldfine, Dina Gomery, Nancy Gorman, Leslie Heffron, Ann Lafferty, Maria Malatesta, Carmela Martin, Roy McCauley, Elizabeth A. McLindon, Vanessa Michalak, Ed Mowrey, Brian Murphy, R. D. Murphy, John Nedosko, Jenny Pivor, Joyce Roessler, Katherine Richmond, Kathy Roberts, Judy Robinson-Cox, Tom Robinson-Cox, Helen Tory, Suellen Wedmore, Jodi Wright.
Special Events
The public is invited to celebrate the creativity of RNAC artists at the opening reception on Saturday, March 25, from 4 to 6 PM. View the art, meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments, drink and ever-lively conversation.
The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) was founded in the mid-19th century and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 1973. With the creation of the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck in 2012, RNAC programs are reaching a wider demographic as the visual arts focus is expanding to include more diverse cultural and educational offerings. The Cultural Center is located at 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. For more information, visit www.rockyneckartcolony.org.
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Good Morning Gloucester 