Jane Deering Gallery Geoffrey Bayliss | Simple Isnโ€™t Easy solo exhibition opens next week

Jane Deering Gallery 

Geoffrey Bayliss | Simple Isnโ€™t Easy

Exhibition dates: July 7 – 31

Opening Reception . Thursday . July 7th . 6-8pm
Gallery hours: Friday & Saturday 1-5pm . Sunday 1-4pm
and always by appointment @ 917-902-4359
info@janedeeringgallery.com
19 Pleasant Street . Gloucester MA 01930

Geoffrey Baylissโ€™s recent work includes large collaged work and papier-mรขchรฉ sculptures which lend themselves to the viewerโ€™s interpretation.  Playful, imaginative, strange, or referential of classical ruins, the collages and sculptures are active and energetic. Bayliss is not new to collage; but his exploration of papier-mรขchรฉ is an exciting direction. The use of papier-mรขchรฉ goes as far back as 200 AD with the Chinese Han dynasty; in Europe, it was introduced c.1725 as an alternative to plaster or carved wood in architecture. Bayliss earned a degree in architecture from Columbia University; his current interest in the medium of papier-mรขchรฉ aligns well with his understanding of architectural elements and flourishes.

About the artist.

Geoffrey Bayliss, a native of Gloucester, holds a BA in architecture from Columbia University. He has studied with artist Celia Eldridge, sculptor John Bozarth, printmaker Coco Berkman, and artist Charlotte Roberts. His work is held in numerous private collections in the US. This is the artistโ€™s 4th solo show with Jane Deering Gallery. A few words from the artist: โ€™Making art has been my life โ€ฆ My impulse to create doesnโ€™t diminish
โ€ฆ It grows and develops infinitely.โ€™ โ€” Geoffrey Bayliss, July 2022

Works from the exhibition can be viewed at:

https://www.janedeeringgallery.com/geoffrey-bayliss-collage-and-papiermache-sculpture

Cape Ann Animal Aid News

MEWS AND PUPDATES | JUNE 2022

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Butter was one of the first adoptions in May, and she is in good company with 107 adoptions that took place last month! Butter’s new family writes: We are so grateful for the opportunity to welcome Butter to our family of seven; including three young children (ages 5,7,7) and 2 small senior dogs (both age 11)! We adopted Butter at the beginning of May 2022, and in June 2022 Butter joined us on the ultimate family road trip: Massachusetts to Arizona and back in our minivan! We stayed in dog-friendly hotels, Airbnb’s, and we even tent camped at the Grand Canyon for several days! She was warmly welcomed at the Arch in St. Louis, the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, The Painted Desert & Petrified Forest, Washington DC, and many other dog friendly stops along our route.

We could not have asked for a better road trip dog! She was even named “Pet of the Week” at one of the Hilton Home2Suites that we stayed at on the East Coast. When she’s not on the road, Butter just loves to play, go for walks, and snuggle. We are so happy she chose us!

What a grand adventure! Happy tails (and happy trails!) to Butter and her new family.

MEET MOOSE
Are you looking for a companion for your current pooch? Moose is looking for a home with another dog to show him that life is not so scary! Moose has lived with teenagers and another dog, and is a sweet loving dog, but he needs the confidence of another dog in the home to show him the ropes, as he spooks easily. Once settled, he is a fast learner, loves to play, and loves his people.
MEET MOOSE

Meet Annie
Annie is a beautiful black cat who loves to walk around and show off her lovely singing voice! Annie lived in a foster home with other cats and a dog, and got along with everyone. Her foster describes her as an active gal who is always on the move, and while she enjoys being around you, she isn’t fond of being picked up. However, given time to get used to her people, she is sure to warm up quick.
MEET ANNIE

WHAT A DIFFERENCE 10 YEARS CAN MAKE!

Rhoda (above) was one of the first animals adopted from our new Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter in June 2012. Her adopter, Carrie, visited our shelter and left with her faithful companion, whom she named Baylee.

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๏ปฟโ€œ10 years have gone by so quickly! Baylee is still thriving with daily zoomies and enjoying life! She accompanies me every morning in my Jeep with enthusiasm and brings such a light to our lives!!!โ€ โ€“ Carrie

โ€‹Since cutting the ribbon on our Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter ten years ago this June, we have saved 12,205 homeless cats and dogs! In the ten years prior to 2012, we saved 5,723 animals. We doubled our lifesaving capacity and are so grateful to all of those who supported this vision and continue to make this work possible. 

Please help us celebrate our 10-year anniversary and the work that makes their life and yours better byย making aย donationย today!ย 


THANK YOU, BEEMAN STUDENTS!

We were so thrilled to visit Beeman Memorial School this month with the adorable miss Maple! The 2nd and 3rd graders at the school spent the afternoon making 3 LARGE boxes of cat and dog toys for the shelter animals. The students also raised over $400 between a coin collection drive and donations from one student’s friends and family to benefit the shelter Animals.

We are always excited to meet with Cape Ann’s youth, and we love seeing community-minded students making a difference! Thank you for being a friend to the animals, Beeman!


UPCOMING EVENTS
PUPPY YOGAGet your zen on at Cape Ann Animal Aid with Robyn from Yogasatki in Salem AND shelter puppies! This yoga class takes place outside in our beautiful front play yard, where shelter puppies will join you in helping you find your inner peace. Students should bring their own yoga mat or towel and water, and should leave their own furry friends at home. Class is limited to 20 yogis, so purchase your ticket early so you can “OHM” and “AWW” all class!Date: Saturday, July 16th | 9:30 am-10:30 amPrice: $20 per ticketREGISTER NOW!
MAGNOLIA FARMERS MARKETMEET AND GREETCatch us at the Magnolia Farmer’s market in July with some shelter puppies!July 24th, 10 am-1 pmLexington Ave, Magnolia MAABOUT THE MARKET
RAINBOW BRIDGE RIDEWhen: Saturday, July 30th | 11 am-4:30 pmRide Start: Pratty’s CAV, 10 Parker St.Gloucester, MARide starts at 11 amRide End: American Legion Post 22769 River St. Middleton MARide ends around 1 pmCost: $20 per bike, $10 per passenger$10 for walk in at the LegionMotorcycle ride and after-party benefit the veteran’s adoption discount at CAAA (provides $100 off an adoption for MA veterans). Registration begins at 10 am at Pratty’s CAV, and riders may register day of.
VOLUNTEERWant to volunteer at the shelter? Sign-up volunteering is a fun way to help the shelter animals without needing to sign up for a weekly shift. Activities are based on the shelter’s biggest need at the time and the number of volunteers signed up.All volunteer activities include time to visit with the animals.Check out our upcoming dates below and sign up. We hope to see you soon!VOLUNTEER
RESCUE REUNION 2022Thank you to everyone who came out to our Rescue Reunion on June 18th! We had a fun, breezy day complete with over 100 adopters coming out to celebrate rescue with us at Stage Fort Park. Special thanks to our 2022 reunion sponsor Best Friends Pet Hotel!Want to see the highlights? You can check out our albums on Facebook to see all of the fun!Reunion CandidsFamily Photos
PETS AROUND TOWNWe were out and about this month, but by far our biggest meet and greet was at the stunning Hammond Castle on June 25th! We brought out several puppies, and even three litters of kittens to the castle yard to meet potential adopters. We could not have asked for better weather or for kinder visitors to head down to make a possible love connection.Thank you to Hammond Castle for hosting us for such an enjoyable afternoon!Want to know where we’re heading next? Check out our events page below!
HAMMOND CASTLEUPCOMING EVENTS
HAPPY TAILS YOU MADE POSSIBLE

MAXI (GINGER)“She gave us 17 years of love and devotion.”READ HAPPY TAILS

TOBY (NOW LULU)“I was instantly drawn in by her confidence and cute little crooked walk.”SHARE YOUR STORY
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Pre construction Sale: Friends of Sawyer Free Library book Shop Sale 50% off

July 2022- Friends of SFL Bonanza Book Sale โ€“ย 50 %ย off all books!!!

Mid -August:ย Our Friends Book Shop will be closing temporarilyย for the renovation of theย SFL Monell Building and Annex, and will reopen again in 2025. Please stop by the Book Shop to stock up on your summer reading while we still have an abundant supply of โ€œgently used booksโ€. We appreciate your many years of support and look forward to seeing you in our new library location in 2025. If you have questions, please email us at friendsofsawyer@gmail.com.

Colleen Hogan-Lopez w/Friends of SFL

Update on Street Hockey Rink Progress

A great deal of progress seems to have been made at the new street hockey rink at Stage Fort Park. Some additional information available here. I think it’s looking very sharp!

Now Showing at the Little Art Cinema! (7/1)

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This week we have Vincente Minnelliโ€™s Some Came Running July 1st, 3rd & 6th!

Frank Sinatra stars in this chronicle of postwar disillusionment and small-town hypocrisy, shrewdly directed by Vincente Minnelli. In one of his most textured portrayals, Sinatra is Dave Hirsh, an embittered ex-GI who returns to his Midwestern hometown to write the next chapter of his life. Heโ€™s torn between the โ€œrespectableโ€ influences of his social-climbing brother and schoolteacher love interest, and the decadence embodied by gambler Dean Martin (brilliant in his first pairing with Sinatra) and floozy Shirley MacLaine (in her breakout role). A widescreen classic that canโ€™t be missed on the big screen!

We also have the recent Iranian film Hit the Road July 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 13th! Watch the Trailer here!

In the first film from Panah Panahi (son and collaborator of embattled filmmaker Jafar Panahi and apprentice to Iranian master Abbas Kiarostami)โ€ฆ

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Summer Concerts At The Bandstand Are Back!

The Antonio Gentile Bandstand Concert Series is back on summer Sunday evenings starting July 10 at 7 PM at the bandstand at Stage Fort Park. Here’s the link for further information. This event has been greatly missed by many and we are so pleased to see it return.

Music on Meetinghouse Green on July 15, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2022

EZEKIELโ€™S WHEELS KLEZMER BAND PERFORMS AT MUSIC ON MEETINGHOUSE GREEN FRIDAY, JULY 15
Internationally-acclaimed Klezmer ensemble brings high energy performance to free Friday evening concert at the corner of Middle and Church Streets, July 15 at 6:00 p.m.

Praised by critics both individually and collectively for their virtuosity and passion for Klezmer music, the five musicians of Ezekielโ€™s Wheels Klezmer Band return for the seventh season of Music on Meetinghouse Green. Their repertoire includes traditional instrumental renditions and original compositions of Klezmer-inspired music as well as songs in Yiddish and English. A favorite of local audiences, they have played at the Kennedy Center and Yidstock, and continue to build an international following with their performance at the Third Biennial International Jewish Music Festival in Amsterdam where they received the Audience Pick Award. The five performers feature Abigale Reisman on violin and vocals; Jonathan Cannon on violin; Kristen Lamb on double bass and vocals; Nat Seelen on clarinet, and Pete Fanelli on trombone. An accomplished violinist and composer, Abigale Reisman is the music director at Temple Ahavat Achim in Gloucester.

Free-will donations will support the concertโ€™s featured local non-profit partner Backyard Growers, connecting people and communities through access to healthy food. The eveningโ€™s food vendor is the Causeway.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Now entering its seventh season, Music on Meetinghouse Green features nine free Friday evening concerts from July 8 to September 9. Performances are held on the Green and feature great music, favorite foods from local vendors, and a different North Shore non-profit organization featured each week through free-will donations from the audience. Concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 8:30 p.m. Some chairs will be provided and audience members are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Picnic with delicious local food from our vendors or bring your own. Performances are handicapped accessible and parking on the Green is limited to persons with disabilities.

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 seriesโ€™ first year, all of the seasonโ€™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.

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

2022 Greasy Pole Champions – By Adrian Hewitt

Friday – Leo Cannavo

Saturday – Anthony Novello

Sunday – Derek Hopkins

Men at Work and at Play

Fishing, Off Loading Mackerel, Managing Restaurant, Ice man at Cape Pond Ice, Greasy Pole Caveman, Fixing Boat, Rowing, Playing Chess – This is Gloucester!

Boat House Grille in Essex Great for Lunch

We hadn’t been to the Boat House Grille in Essex for a while so we stopped by for lunch recently. We were not disappointed! Friendly service, relaxing atmosphere, delicious food, varied menu, creative drinks all added up to another wonderful dining experience. Thanks to our server Hannah for being so attentive and efficient.