Cape Ann Artisans Tour October 9,10th and 11th 2010

October 9, 10 & 11th, 2010
Please join me for the fall 2010 Cape Ann Artisans Tour, from 10 am to 5 pm daily on the dates above.
During this art weekend, I will be offering all works displayed in the gallery at one-third off their normal sale price.
This is a one-time offer, only good during this event weekend. Call 978.281.2803 or write kurtankeny@gmail.com for more information.
Thank you! I hope to see you during the tour.
—Kurt

 

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North Shore Weekend Picks From Your Boy Joey

Here’s My Top Picks As Part of the North Shore Blogger Consortium Weekly Cultural Things To Do

Thursday October 7

Cape Ann Farmer’s Market

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Niki Bogin Writes-

Hi Joey,

Could you let your folks know that this is the last week of the Farmers
Market and we still need the communities support! Plus it is a great time to stock
up on maple syrup, honey, baked goods and produce for the fall and get some early
Christmas shopping done!

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Topsfield Fair- do I really need to explain this one?  Just a gentle reminder that it’s out there as an option.

Here’s a link to their schedules of events-

Topsfield Fair Website Click Here

Saturday October 9th

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The Cape Ann Film Festival

Cape Ann, Massachusetts * October 1-17, 2010 * Multiple Venues

Cape Ann Community Cinema Film Festival

Saturday, Oct. 9 features a trio of special filmmaker events: the free screening of the the documentary about Gloucester poet Charles Olson, “Polis Is This” (Sat. Oct. 9 @ 3:00pm, CACC). The screening part of the Charles Olson Centennial celebration taking place all over Gloucester for two weeks in October, and film director Henry Ferrini will host; the fishing industry is on the menu in “Truth: Fishing Crisis Or Government Mismanagement?” (Sat. Oct. 9 @ 5:00pm) when director Brian Loftes is joined by representatives from the local fishing industry in what is sure to be a spirited discussion; “Handsome Harry” (Sat. Oct. 9 @ 7:30pm) director Bette Gordon will discuss her psychological thriller and her storied career in filmmaking.

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2010 CAPE ANN ARTISANS OPEN STUDIO TOUR DATES

The Cape Ann Artisans welcome you to our 27th season. Come visit the 16 artisans who make up the 2010 Open Studio Tour. Look for our magenta banners as you travel around the beautiful coastline of Gloucester and Rockport. Visit us by appointment through the year, or during our Open Studio Tours.

Fall Tour: October 9 – 11
10 am – 5 pm

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Annisquam Arts and Crafts show will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on Saturday October 9th and Sunday October 10th 

from 10AM to 5PM at the Annisquam Village Hall, 34 Leonard Street, in the center of the quaint village.

Sunday October 10th

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Common Crow’s Tenth Anniversary Crow Ball
Sunday October 10 2010 5 to 9 pm
at Legion Hall, corner of Middle and Washington Street
admission Free!

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The Cape Ann Film Festival

Cape Ann, Massachusetts * October 1-17, 2010 * Multiple Venues

“Orgasm, Inc.” (Sun. Oct. 10 @ 2:00pm, CACC) features director Liz Canner live, talking about making her documentary about Big Pharma’s relentless quest for a “Viagra for women.”

“Hibakusha” (Sun. Oct. 10 @ 4:30pm, CACC) is the haunting retelling of stories of the Japanese, Korean and American survivors of the atomic bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. Director David Rothauser will present.

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* “The Stranger” (Sun. Oct. 10 @ 5:00pm, RMC) – Orson Welles’s 1946 spy drama about a Nazi-in-hiding has been fully digitally restored by Rockport’s own Phil Hopkins of Film Chest, who will present a brief before-and-after demonstration.

Marty Morgan Pottery Sale During Cape Ann Artisan Tour

HI Joe,

I’m having my annual fall sale during the Cape Ann Artisans Studio Tour, October 9 – 11:   10 am – 5 pm each day.

I save all my “seconds”,  warped pots, ones that did not come out of the kiln the way I wanted them to, etc – all half the regular price.

Marty

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Today- A Ridiculous Number of Events In Gloucester

It’s an Embarrassment of Cultural Riches In Gloucester Today

This Morning The Pancake Breakfast at 8:00AM followed by the International Dory Races At The Head of The Harbor or Viewed from The State Fish Pier.

Cape Ann Artisan Tour All Day

Pirate Faire At Stage Fort Park

A Train Orchestra At Amy’s Coffee And Cones Deck from 4-8

Downtown Gloucester Block Party- Not To Be Missed 6PM-

What Events Do You Plan To Attend?

Things To Do- Cape Ann Artisan Tour

Cape Ann Artisans Studio Tour
Cape Ann Artisans will hold their 26th Annual Spring Tour on Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21, from 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. each day. This self-guided tour presents a unique opportunity to meet thirteen professional artists and see their work in the setting in which it was created. The work represented includes jewelry, pottery, painting, sculpture, photography, mosaics, and glass beads.

The Tour is self-guided and free of charge; handicap accessibility varies by location. Brochures with route maps will be available at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, the Rockport Information Booth on Rte 127 and at each of the artisans. A bright magenta Studio Tour banner will mark each location.

For further information: tel: 978-281-3347 http://www.capeannartisans.com