SAVE THE DATE

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PRESS RELEASE

Cape Ann Classic Cars on the Green

Saturday, October 1, 2022, 9:00am to 2:00pm (rain date Oct.8)

Corner of Middle & Church Streets, Gloucester, MA

EVENT DESCRIPTION

This event is free to the public and is the fourth annual classic car show on Meetinghouse Green displaying vintage or significant cars owned by North Shore collectors. The audience will choose the trophy winners from 9 categories, including Best in Show. Great fun for the whole family!

DETAILS

Vintage and significant cars will be arrayed on Meetinghouse Green with opportunities to speak with owners and collectors. Tours of the Meetinghouse interior will be offered. Food and beverages are available at several restaurants and coffee shops nearby on Main Street. Trophies awarded to the winners at the conclusion of the show. More info: www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org

PRIZE CATEGORIES

  • FIRST PRIZE             Best in Show, the People’s Choice
  • ELEGANCE             The most elegant car
  • LUXURY             The car with the most luxurious interior
  • GRAND TOURING The best road-trip car
  • SPORT The best racing car
  • OSTENTATIOUS The showiest car
  • PRACTICAL             The most useful vehicle
  • BEAUTIFUL The car with the best styled exterior
  • DELIGHTFUL The most fun to drive

CLASSIC CAR REGISTRATION

Show cars may be registered on the day of the event ($15 fee) at the entrance at 50 Middle Street but space is limited. Advance registration is encouraged.  Email: c.nazarian@gloucestermeetinghouse.org

 

Annisquam Village Church special celebration

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

 

Vivekananda Celebration at Annisquam Village Church 

To celebrate the historic visit of Swami Vivekananda 128 years ago, the Annisquam Village Church will host the Vedanta Society of Providence at worship on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 10 a.m. The church is located at 820 Washington Street in Gloucester. Swami Vivekananda is credited with bringing Hinduism to the West.

Swami Yogatmananda and Rev. Sue Koehler-Arsenault will be speaking on “Unity in Diversity.” Music will be offered by the church choir, under the direction of Kathleen Adams, and members of the Vedanta Society.  A repast of Indian food will follow. All are welcome to attend.

For more information, call the church at 978-281-0376 Wednesday – Friday or visit annisquamvillagechurch.org

 

Cape Ann Makers Market-Summer Market at Ocean Alliance

Posted on by James Eves

Thursday, August 18,2022 (Today)

Fundraising Event for Ocean Alliance! Each market event will feature 20+ Artisans, Crafters & Makers offering handmade Arts and Crafts, including jewelry, metal-smithing, painting, photography, woodworking, fiber arts, candles, artisanal sea salts, natural body care and more. We will have a Food Truck and Live Music as well.

Ocean Alliance

Conserving whales and our ocean through research and education since 1970
http://www.whale.org

Orcas On The West Coast

Posted on by Pat D

We are in the San Juan Islands specifically to see orcas and eagles. BINGO on both counts, but for this post I will focus on the orca adventure. Whale watching in this part of the world is similar to ours in many ways but different in others. One reason is that orcas can be seen here and they have some habits that are a bit varied from our own humpbacks. We took a ride out in a small boat (I’m told it’s a Nyack and there are only 3 in the US) with about a dozen other people and sought the whales nearly to Whidbey Island. Here we found a group of 5 Biggs Killer Whales along with another pair. They seemed very active and playful. We followed them along for a while and they even swam under our boat and a pair surfaced right next to us. Thrilling. The day prior produced zero whale sightings for that trip. We were very fortunate! Thanks to our friend Nichole Schrafft for giving us some tips for this trip which is panning out to be more than memorable.

For additional pictures and story details, please visit Pat D’s Photos on Facebook. If you have never seen an orca penis, you might want to check out more photos there! That should push the views up…….

How many Gloucester Fishermen do you recognize from this @gbharchives video from The Gloucester State Fish Pier in August of 1985

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News from your YMCA!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

ymcaofthenorthshore's avatarCape Ann Wellness

As I reach one month as the new Executive Director, I am genuinely inspired each day by our dedicated and diverse member community. Thanks to you and the generosity of our supporters, hundreds of families and children have access to health and wellness, learning, and fun at our Y.Last year, we awarded more than $510,000 in financial aidfor membership, program, childcare and camp withprojections even higher this year.

Exciting news!We’re hosting our firstgolf tournament at Bass Rocks on Monday, October 3, 2022and you’re invited!100% of the proceeds go directly into our financial assistance program for children and families.

Erina McWilliam-Lopez
Click here for all the tournament details

Get Excited for Fall

As summer winds down, we are gearing up for even more fun this fall! Fromswim lessons,gymnasticstopersonal training,pickleball, and more, there is something for every age and every interest…

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Cari Mac is looking for this couple who she photographed

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Early yesterday, we were in our boat and happened upon a gorgeous young couple posing on the rocky shore of Gloucester. They were having their wedding photos taken by their wedding photogs. I was out with my long lens capturing ocean wildlife but could not resist snapping a few images of this couple from my vantage point… I do not know who they are and do not wish to be too invasive so posted here are only two low-res jpeg images without showing their faces… Message me and I would be most happy to gift these two newlyweds with the high resolution images if they so choose. Cari Mac… Congratulations!

All4Love

Facebook profile link- https://www.facebook.com/cari.mac.31

Hye Fusion Performs at Free Friday Evening Music on Meetinghouse Green Concert August 26

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

ABOUT THE GLOUCESTER MEETINGHOUSE FOUNDATION
Founded in 2015, the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation is dedicated to preserving the landmark building as a civic hub, entertainment venue,
and community center. In addition to its work to preserve the historic 1806 Meetinghouse, GMF is currently raising funds to restore Meetinghouse
Green. The GMF has received a $130,000 grant from the Community Preservation Act and a $2,000 grant from the Essex Heritage Partnership Grant
Program towards a total project goal of $340,000. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2023.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Thanks to our sponsors, many of whom have contributed since the series’ first year, all of the season’s expenses for musicians and logistics are fully paid
making it possible for 100% of audience donations to go directly to our non-profit partners.

PLATINUM: John and Janis Bell, J.J. and Jackie Bell, Karen Bell, Cape Ann Savings Bank, J. Linzee Coolidge, Scobie Ward, GOLD: BOMCO, Mary Hintlian,
Trish Roach and Rob Martin, Mary Weissblum, SILVER: JoeAnn Hart and Gordon Baird, Landesign, Susan Mckain and Ken Steiner, Charles Nazarian,
John and Sandra Ronan, BRONZE: Jerry Ackerman, Peter Calkins and Susan Casey, Jonathan Golding and Sally Bradley-Golding, Joe and Maggie Rosa,
Kathleen and Peter Van Demark, Kathleen Williams

For more information, a full schedule of upcoming concerts and events, and to sign up for the GMF newsletter, visit www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org.

 

Deftly Askew Opens at Cove Gallery Thursday, August 18

Posted on by James Eves

Deftly Askew

Exhibition Dates: August 18 – September 18

Cove Gallery

37 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester, MA

Galleries open: Sunday-Monday, noon-5 PM; Thursday Through Saturday noon -7 PM

Opening Reception: Thursday, August 18, 5-7 PM

Closing Reception: Sunday, September 18,  3-5 PM

Gloucester, MA

Deftly Askew at Cove Gallery

Rocky Neck Art Colony is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition, Deftly Askew, at the Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester, MA.  The show will run from August 18 through September 18.

Artists Helen Tory, Patricia Wellenkamp, Laurel Rogers, and Tobi Klein employ a variety of mediums: paper, metal, paint, wax, and more but with a commonality that makes for a cohesive and vibrant connection. There is a search for expression and balance in using multiple pieces to create harmonious wholes.The rough edges, rich layering, and exploration of textures, inspire the boundaries of each work of art to be somewhat “askew” in its representation.  However, there is careful and “deft” thought in this organic creative process.

Laurel Rogers melds her extensive knowledge of papermaking, marbling and book binding skills with a lyrical design sense to create engaging and beautiful sculptures, books and journals.

Patricia Wellenkamp stamps, etches, chases, roll prints, gilds, braids and rivets to add texture to the mixed metals that she uses in creating elegant, one of a kind jewelry pieces. 

Tobi Klein’s work has taken her in two directions: graceful woven metal sculptures, and two-dimensional mono-prints/collages.  A variety of techniques and materials, in both arenas, elicit surprising, yet connected results.  The subtle play of energy and calm remain a constant in all of her pieces.

Helen Tory oil paints on clayboard and other rigid surfaces. Monotypes or etchings are collaged on top. Graphite powder, pen and ink or oil paint is added and then detracted using steel wool, eraser or cloth. The resulting images are evocative and powerful.

The Cove Gallery, run by the Rocky Neck Art Colony, is the former home and gallery space of beloved Rocky Neck artists Gordon and Judith Goetemann. Cove continues the tradition set by the Goetemanns of showing the best in local art and is made possible thanks to the generosity of Mark Goetemann, their son.

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The Rocky Neck Art Colony, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, nurtures excellence in the arts through exhibitions, workshops, residencies and vibrant cultural events for its members and the public. Long renowned for its luminous light, this harbor and coastal location has been a magnet for some of the most revered realist painters in US art. Edward Hopper and Emil Gruppe are examples. It has as well been a catalyst for the progressive ideas of Stuart Davis, Marsden Hartley, Theresa Bernstein, Milton Avery and Nell Blaine, among others. Today, Rocky Neck continues to attract artists and art lovers to a thriving, creative community. www.rockyneckartcolony.org. Telephone: 978-515-7004.

Jimmy, We Aren’t in Gloucester Anymore

Posted on by Pat D

Some of you may know we are vacationing in the Seattle/San Juan Islands. Much of coastal Friday Harbor is similar to our own island: fishing industry, whale watching, and stunning views. But here was a sobering reminder that we are most certainly no longer on the east coast. More travelogue to come!