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Rocky Neck – Women on the Wharf historic group exhibition with a focus on Jane McDonald plus Joan Frank, Eileen Mueller, Carol St. John, Patricia Sullivan. Reception, Book Talk August 13, 14th
News from Rocky Neck about great upcoming group show-
Women on the Wharf: Jane McDonald and Friends
Curated by Christina McDonald
- Exhibition Dates: August 11 – September 11, 2022
- Venue: Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA
- Galleries open: Thursdays through August noon – 7 PM, Friday-Sunday, noon – 5 PM
- Opening Reception: Saturday, August 13, 4 – 6 PM
- Book Talk with Carol St. John: Sunday, August 14, 3 PM
This retrospective exhibit honors the life and legacy of the renegade artist Jane McDonald, who painted on Cape Ann and Rocky Neck from the 1970s until her death in 2009. McDonald, a fiercely passionate artist who eschewed societal expectations, established her own studio/gallery at 77 Rocky Neck Avenue. In the 1980s and 1990s, she collaborated with and inspired other painters Joan Frank, Eileen Mueller, Carol St. John, and Patricia Sullivan, generating a powerful female presence on Rocky Neck’s Madfish Wharf. Jane dedicated herself to supporting these artists, encouraging each to be true to her own vision. This exhibit reunites this dynamic group for the first time. A genius of whimsical watercolors, McDonald’s spirit and influence echoes in the work of other Cape Ann artists: Patricia Sullivan’s strong colors and composition; Eileen Mueller’s bold brushwork and energy, Joan Frank’s combination of childlike vision and sophistication, and in Carol St. John’s playful, satirical watercolors. These works can be found in collections here and all over the world. These five artists join the long history of notable artists of Gloucester.
Artists:
Jane McDonald (1938-2009); Joan Frank (1941–2014); Eileen Mueller; Carol St. John; Patti Sullivan
Women on the Wharf: Jane McDonald and Friends is on view Thursday through Sunday, noon to 5 PM, with extended hours until 7 PM on Thursdays through August, at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, Mass. The public is invited to celebrate the artists at the Opening Reception Saturday August 13 from 4-6 PM. View the art and enjoy light refreshments, drinks and lively conversation. Carol St. John will deliver a free public talk on her recently-published work, With Life as Your Canvas, All is Art, Art is All, on Sunday, August 14, 3PM.
The Rocky Neck Art Colony offers an exciting roster of exhibitions, receptions, and events in 2022, with refreshments, admission and nearby parking free of charge. More information for all Cultural Center events is available on the website, http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org, by email at director@rockyneckartcolony.org, The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, is the official Welcome Center for Rocky Neck and home of the Art Colony, which hosts exhibitions, workshops, meetings, lectures and cultural events of all kinds.
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Fireworks Rockport Illumination Night & Day Saturday August 13, 2022
Reminder this coming Saturday: Rockport Massachusetts is hosting the annual Rockport Illumination day of free family summer fun!
Volunteers help place the enchanting paper lanterns in earnest this Thursday.
Illumination Day Schedule 2022 – Saturday August 13th
11:00-2:30Art and merchant raffles. Join us in paint your own lantern, face painting, kids activities, and…storytelling! Sponsored by “Institution for Savings”
Storytime Readers
11:00 Rockport Chief of Police John Horvath
11:30 Selectman Paul Murphy
12:00 Selectwoman Denise Donnelly
12:30 Emily Souza Children’s Librarian Rockport Public Library
1:00 Jean Woodbury local author of “The Tree in Dock Square”Music in Dock Square
2-4 Rhiannon Hurst, Steve Lacey, Jace Mason / Jazz Music
4:15-6:15 – RPS Band / Rhythm/Soul
6:30-8:30 Northwest Fox Trio / Alternative RockFireworks
9pm (will last about 20-25 minutes)
Rain date August 14th.
paper lanterns photo- c. ryan, 2016
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Gloucester Smiles – 2005
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It’s Always Fun At Maritime Gloucester
It’s always fun at Maritime Gloucester on the Harbor Loop but Food Truck Tuesdays are even MORE fun. Last week, The Lobster Roller and Blue Bird Dessert Bar were there and today is will be Butter UR Biscuit with Latin Soul Cuisine starting at 4 PM. Hurry down, these food trucks sell out! We almost always discover something new: did you know about the Little Library down there? We have had a great time just hanging out down there. You never know who you will run into……..
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Its SHARK WEEK at the Sawyer Free Library!
Shark Week at the Sawyer Free Library continues Tuesday, August 9 at 3:30pm
Join us for this special interactive event with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy.
Perfect for Grades 1 – 5. Registration required. Please register each child individually HERE
Any questions, reach out to mhall@sawyerfreelibrary.org or 978-325-5500.
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This week’s Food Truck is Butter “UR” Biscuit and we can’t wait to try… well, everything they have on the truck! Tuesdays are for dining on pier… we’ve got tables and chairs waiting for you. And, half price admission to the museum and aquarium with your purchase.
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Happy Days
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We Had Ourselves A Time At Lobsterfest
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Pretty Magnolia Pier
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Moments
Special Effects…
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Clothing Swap at the Magnolia Community Library/ REMINDER
We hope you will consider donating your kiddos clothes that they no longer wear for our Clothing Swap! We are taking donations Aug 9th 5-7 and 10th 11-1 in the library. Then pay just $15 to get in and ‘shop’ for free! Members save $5. Donate 20 or more items and get in at 4:30.
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Studio Restaurant On Rocky Neck Lobster Rolls and Live Music
What’s better than our lobster roll, filled with freshly shucked Maine lobster meat, dressed with our house made aioli, and seasoned with fresh tarragon and lemon? Getting two! Grab your favorite seafoodie and dig in.🦞 #StudioGloucester
🍴 Open for lunch daily at 11:30am.
🍸 Cocktail hour/menu is from 3pm – 4:30pm, while our kitchen preps for dinner.
🍽️ Dinner is served 4:30pm – 10pm every night.
🎶 We have live music M-F 6pm-9pm! Join us for dinner & a show.
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Gloucester Smiles – 2004
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Commemorative Vietnam Exhibit and Presentations at the Village Hall
VIETNAM WAR RETROSPECTIVE ~ Fifty Years Hence
THE ANNISQUAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Annisquam Historical Society is sponsoring an Exhibit and Presentations to mark the end of U. S. military
engagement in Vietnam, 50 years ago. On display in the Firehouse is an exhibit of local
veterans’ evocative photographs, maps, artifacts, artwork, slideshows, videos and personal
items documenting the Vietnam era. The veterans will tell the stories of their tours of
duty in Presentations at the Village Hall.
- Ron Beck – U.S. Coast Guard, served aboard a cutter on blockade duty in South China Sea.
- Kermit Birchfield – U. S. Air Force, served as pilot with the 4th Air Commando Squadron on
AC 47s (DC 3s modified as gun ships) over S. Vietnam, the Ho Chi Min Trail and Laos, as well
as out of Thailand.
- Bob Griffith – U. S. Army, served as armored cavalry platoon leader in the Northern Sector of
South Vietnam.
- Rob Russell, M. D. – U.S. Army, served as a physician at Long Binh, South Central and Delta
region.
- Robert Williams – U.S. Marine Corps, served as Combat Artist and infantryman in the field,
stationed at the Combat Information Bureau, DaNang, Vietnam.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
EXHIBIT: AHS FIREHOUSE ~ THRU SEPTEMBER
Mondays – 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Fridays – 9 :00 am to Noon (during the Annisquam Farmer’s Market)
Visit by request to: annisquamhistoricalsociety.org
Annisquam Historical Society – 7 Walnut Street, Gloucester
PRESENTATIONS BY VETERANS ~ AUGUST 22, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Ron Beck, Kermit Birchfield, Bob Griffith, Rob Russell, Robert Williams
Annisquam Village Hall – Leonard Street, Gloucester
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International Dory Race Eliminations Results
The winners of these races will travel to Lunenburg Nova Scotia to race against the Canadians
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Challenger
The giant Challenger looks even more massive when you go past it on a very little boat.
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Margarita Monday At Tonno
We celebrated Margarita Monday at Tonno on Main St in Gloucester last week and think you might want to consider the same for tonight. It’s always a pleasure to go to Tonno for the delicious food, excellent service and friendly atmosphere. We had made a reservation but decided to go early and sit at the bar so we could have something from the Bar Bite menu. We were accommodated with an easy smile and enjoyed our time at the bar among old friends and new.
I tried a pineapple margarita (yum). Jim had a Veal Milanese Bar Bite along with his Chicken Parmesan entree. I had my new Tonno favorite Chicken Milanese. Our meals were satisfying and tasty. Our friend Joey recently reminded us that summer is going quickly so we need to take advantage while we can and Margarita Monday is one way we celebrate summer. Thanks Tonno for the assist in celebrating summer!
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Long Bright River: Author Talk with Liz Moore
The Sawyer Free Libraryis pleased to offer an author talk with New York Times Bestselling author Liz Moore as she discusses her international bestseller, Long Bright River, and her other works.
The virtual event will take place on Tuesday, August 9 from 9:00 to 10:00pm.Register here to receive the zoom link.
The novel takes place in Philadelphia, where Moore has lived for a decade. She traces the story of two sisters estranged from each other but bonded by their choices. Mickey is a cop, and Kacey lives on the streets in the vice of addiction. When Kacey disappears, Mickey panics over her sister’s safety—obsessed with finding the culprit and her sister before it’s too late.
Drawing on deeply personal volunteer work, Liz Moore spins a story that is both graphically honest and dignified. Long Bright River puts a very human face on the effect that addiction…
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Check Out The New Boat Flag That Regina Made at Again and Again Sailbags with Our Boat Name and Logo on It!
Check Out The New Boat Flag That Regina Made at Again and Again Sailbags with Our Boat Name and Logo on It!
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