Tag: gloucester

Friends of Seacoast Holiday Bazaar

Posted on by David B. Cox

….and everybody had a good time!

Frenchman’s Pier, Days Creek

Posted on by Lowell Peabody

View of Manchester Harbor from Beach Street overlooking Days Creek. Frenchman’s Pier at Little River, Gloucester

Days Creek, Manchester
Days Creek Sunset
Frenchman’s Pier, Gloucester

Skating on Mill Pond, 1943

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
This morning I drained the water out of the the deck umbrella base. Tonight's temperatures will drop to 21º, Sunday will only warm up to 30º and drop to 19º at night. Monday's high should reach 32º, and be 28º overnight. I just went on a short errand in my car, and the thermometer read 34º. With the wind, it's pretty brutal out there. I mentioned this to the clerk in the store, and then remarked: "Wait 'till winter gets here." It's time to bring in your potted plants for the winter. I'll bring some of mine to the gallery.
This morning I drained the water out of the the deck umbrella base. Tonight’s temperatures will drop to 21º, Sunday will only warm up to 30º and drop to 19º at night. Monday’s high should reach 32º, and be 28º overnight. I just went on a short errand in my car, and the thermometer read 34º. With the wind, it’s pretty brutal out there. I mentioned this to the clerk in the store, and then remarked: “Wait ’till winter gets here.” It’s time to bring in your potted plants for the winter. I’ll bring some of mine to the gallery.

Snapshots from Jeff Weaver’s New Works Show

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Jeff Weaver ©Kim Smith 2013

I took a little break from work this afternoon and ran over to Jeff’s studio to have a look at his new work. I urge to go; you will not be disappointed. Jeff captures the beauty of Gloucester’s waterfront and neighborhoods with matchless skill and inimitable eye. The show runs from now through December 21st. Ricardo Diana Fernandez ©Kim Smith 2013Perfect timing–while there, I met Beverly residents Ricardo and Diana Fernandez, the proud new owners of Jeff’s Cape Pond Ice painting.

Scott and Marie Memhard ©Kim Smith 2013Scott Memhard, owner of Cape Pond Ice, with his lovely daughter Marie.

Jim Holscher ©Kim Smith 2013Jim Holscher, collector of Jeff Weaver paintings, perusing the bins.

SIMPLY STUNNING~ Gorgeous New Works from Jeff Weaver

For more information, visit Jeff’s website.

Tomorrow night look for my latest mini film ~ Macklemore LIVE performing “Can’t Hold Us,” which I filmed at the Xbox Release Party at Best Buy Theatre in New York City this past Thursday Night!

A Deliberate Act of Kindness

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Peggy Russell, owner of the POP Gallery across the street, delivered this homemade soup to me, knowing that I wasn't feeling so great. All natural, and full of delicious vegetables, as you can see. After heating, I ate it all. Thanks Peg, it's nice to know there are people like you loose on this planet.
Peggy Russell, owner of the POP Gallery across the street, delivered this homemade soup to me, knowing that I wasn’t feeling so great. All natural, and full of delicious vegetables, as you can see. After heating, I ate it all. Thanks Peg, it’s nice to know there are people like you loose on this planet.

Feast of St. Joseph Film Project Update

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

St. Joseph Day Altar ©Kim Smith 2013 copyDear Community,

An update on the progress of the St. Joseph’s Day Film Project ~

Last year I wrote the script for our community documentary film about how Gloucester families celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph. We spent the month of March filming in your welcoming homes with your beautifully decorated altars and sharing your special stories and traditions. I wrote at that time, tremendous thanks is owed Felicia for coordinating the visits to her friend’s homes and for opening her home and family to filming during their preparations and celebration. Special thanks goes to Sefatia for coordinating the trolley tour and to her family for sharing their stories. Tremendous thanks goes to all the families for their generous hospitality and for embracing the project, including the Orlandos, the Ferrantes, the Groppos, the Silvas, the Canovas, the Scolas, the Russos, and many more.

St. Joseph Trolley Party ©Kim Smith 2013

Following filming in March, I have spent the past months filming what is called B-roll, which is very important because although not the primary action that takes place, B-roll gives a documentary a sense of place, and Gloucester is a very special and beautiful place.

Spring, summer, and autumn are the very busiest time of year for my landscape and interior design business. That being said, we are blessed that the best time of day to film is in the very early dawn hours and later hours of the day, which means I have been able to capture many scenes around Gloucester before my work day begins and at the tail end of the work day. I log and transfer all the footage at the end of each day and  make time to create little mini-films, which also helps to organize the B-roll.

Ciaramitaro Family and Friends St. Joseph 2013

Larger projects, such as the St. Joseph Day Film Project and butterfly life story documentaries that I am creating, take much, much greater chunks of time to edit and these projects I save for working on in January and February, when business traditionally slows. I cannot emphasize this enough–big projects require huge chunks of time to edit; huge chunks of time I simply do not have until after the holiday season.

So if you have been wondering about our beautiful community project, know that I am eagerly looking forward to editing the film this winter. Know too, that another challenge to overcome is film distribution. There is no point in creating a beautiful documentary about our community and not have the knowledge on how to best distribute the film.

I hope this clarifies any questions that you may have. If not, please feel free to contact me at kimsmithdesigns@hotmail.com or through the comment section of this post. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Kim

Reminder: Jeff Weaver’s New Works Opening Reception is Saturday November 23rd, 2 ~ 6pm

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See previous GMG post to read all the good things people are saying about Jeff Weaver ~

SIMPLY STUNNING~ Gorgeous New Works from Jeff Weaver

and visit Jeff’s website for more information about the opening.

Jeff Weaver

Passports’ Makeover after Olive Kitteridge

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
After HBO filmed there, our Passports Restaurant (110 Main Street) is taking the opportunity to renovate and will reopen soon. Top notch painter Katherine Richmond, center, is in charge of the wall treatments. Owner Eric Lorden is working his ass off, with his trusted crew. Passports is the only restaurant I've ever sent people to, who went out of their way to come back and thank me for the recommendation.
After HBO filmed there, our Passports Restaurant (110 Main Street) is taking the opportunity to renovate and will reopen soon. Top notch painter Katherine Richmond, center, is in charge of the wall treatments. Owner Eric Lorden is working his ass off, with his trusted crew. Passports is the only restaurant I’ve ever sent people to, who went out of their way to come back and thank me for the recommendation.
Here, owner and chef Eric Lorden, in the white t-shirt, is pulling up 100+ years of flooring with a claw hammer. Eric and his construction crew are going petal to the metal, and hoping to open in a couple of weeks.
Here, owner and chef Eric Lorden, in the white t-shirt, is pulling up 100+ years of flooring with a claw hammer. Eric and his construction crew are going pedal to the metal, and hoping to open in a couple of weeks.

The Oceanside Hotel, Magnolia, circa 1900

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
The Oceanside Hotel in Magnolia was built in 1878. With its 400 rooms, it was the 2nd largest hotel of its type in New England. Shore Road with a carriage underway is in the foreground. Sadly, the Oceanside burned to its foundation in 1958.
The Oceanside Hotel in Magnolia was built in 1878. With its 400 rooms, it was the 2nd largest hotel of its type in New England. Shore Road with a carriage underway is in the foreground. Sadly, the Oceanside burned to its foundation in 1958.

New Video: Sefatia and Friends Cooking for a Cause!

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

City Councilor At-large Sefatia Romeo Thekn and friends help raise funds to support Megan Cole’s participation in the Boston Marathon to benefit the Hoyt Foundation. She and her commares cook breakfast and lunch for Jack Ventola and his employees at National Fish & Seafood.

Congressman John Tierney, Mayor Carolyn Kirk, and State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante join Sefatia and friends. Wicked Tuna Captain Dave Carraro and First Mate Paul Hebert stop by to share lunch.

~ Starring ~ Sefatia Rome Thekan

~ Featuring ~ Megan Cole, Congressman John Tierney, Jack Ventola, Mayor Carolyn Kirk, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Dave Carraro, Paul Hebert

~ Commares ~ Giovanna Margiotta, Gus Margiotta, Liz Margiotta, Rosalia Favazza, Pietra Locontro, Maria Cannavo, Rosaria Floyd, Lia Romeo Oliver, Tonianne Enes, Domenic Enes, Megan Cole, Mark Cole, Jane Fonzo, Frances Ferrante, Jennifer Arson, National Fish Employees

~ Music During the Event by Torianne Enes

~ Pastries and Bread Donated by Jim’s Bagel and Bake Shoppe, Sclafani Italian Bakery, Cafe Sicilia

Opening Credit Music: “Fritto Misto;” Closing Credit “Music: Don Pietro.”

A note about the song “Fritto Misto” ~ Searching for fun lively music for the video, I came across the song “Fritto Misto.” Google search led to many recipes for Fritto Misto, which loosely translated means ‘fried seafood and vegetable medley’–how perfect for this little film about cooking seafood with Sefatia and friends!

Filmed at National Fish and Seafood, March 25, 2013.

“FEAST” from; Deb Clarke

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“FEAST” from; Deb Clarke

attached is the email invite with artists and information about “FEAST!”  the holiday show at The Flatrocks Gallery.  The show will be up through December 29 and lots of great art from our art community.  The gallery is located near Folly Cove on Langsford Street.  opening reception is Saturday November 9, 4-6pm.

Gallery is open Thursday- Sunday 12-5 or by appointment.

emailFeast

next 4 attachments are selections from my Family Heirloom series.  verre eglomise and mixed media on glass.  all work is for sale.

here’s the link to my blog where i finally updated my blog with more info.

http://www.debbieclarke.blogspot.com

Feast!  Nov. 7- Dec. 29
Nov. 9   6-8p  An Opening reception
Nov. 21  7:30 pm  “A Look at Some Grand Meals”- talk by Don Lindgren
Dec. 14 &15  A Fundraising weekend
Dec. 22  4-6  Songs of Joy & Peace

Flatrocks Gallery 77 Langsford St/Rt 127  Gloucester, MA
Open Thu-Sun 12-5pm (& by appt) 978-879-4683

Surf City USA ~ Gloucester, Massachusetts?

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Gloucester Surf City ©Kim Smith 2013Gloucester’s Good Harbor Beach Surfers at Daybreak in Autumn

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Gloucester Surf City -3©Kim Smith 2013.

I often see the surfers arriving en mass at daybreak and then departing around 8:30–I imagine heading off to work. What a terrific way to start the work day! For the daily New England surf forecast, visit New England Surf.

Gloucester Surf City -4 ©Kim Smith 2013.

Gloucester Surf City -2 ©Kim Smith 2013.Good Harbor Beach

 

Olive Kitteridge in Gloucester

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Olive Kitteridge Gloucester Harbor ©Kim Smith 2013Late afternoon view of Gloucester Harbor from Rogers Street, with I4-C2 jam packed with Olive Kitteridge production trucks. Click to view larger.

Earlier in the day ~

Olive Kitteridge Gloucester Harbor -2 ©Kim Smith 2013.

Olive Kitteridge Gloucester Harbor -1 ©Kim Smith 2013.Thanks Catherine!

HBO on Main Street, Day Three

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Today was the last day of filming Olive Kitteridge on Main Street. I don't want to be redundant with the snow and production shots. Here are cast members taking a break outside the pharmacy, including the pharmacist. The wheelbarrows and shovels are for moving the snow.
Today was the last day of filming Olive Kitteridge on Main Street. I don’t want to be redundant with the snow and production shots. Here are cast members, taking a break outside the pharmacy, including the pharmacist (Richard Jenkins). The wheelbarrows and shovels are for moving the snow.
The movies travel on, but I'd like to leave you with a nice photo of flowers and snow in front of the West End Salon. Why the dirty snow? HBO purposely put sand on the snow to make it realistic. We know all about that too.
The movies travel on, but I’d like to show you with a nice photo of flowers and snow in front of the West End Salon. Why the dirty snow? HBO purposely put sand on the snow to make it realistic. We know all about that too.

The “snow truck.” Not real snow, but what you see on the sidewalks is real snow. I understand they’re going to just let it melt. We know what that’s all about!

The "no truck." This SUV plowed thru 4 traffic cones and was dragging one toward the set. The young woman on duty stopped them and put them on the right course. She also reset all of the orange cones at the top of Center Street.
The “no truck.” This SUV plowed thru 4 traffic cones and was dragging one toward the set. The young woman on duty stopped them and put them on the right course. She also reset all of the orange cones at the top of Center Street.

SIMPLY STUNNING~ Gorgeous New Works from Jeff Weaver

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

2013 New Works

Opening reception
Saturday, November 23, 2013, 2-6 p.m.

Show runs through December 21, 2013

JEFF WEAVER studio/gallery
16 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

For gallery hours and more information please call: (978) 590-2979.

Jeff Weaver

Artist Statement

“This show will include paintings and drawings of familiar subjects, seen perhaps from a perspective or time of day which highlight their character or emotional content.

This past year I’ve tried to achieve a freshness of approach through use of varied media or technique.”

View from the Bridge and the Causeway

Posted on by Lowell Peabody

Sunsets in Gloucester and Essex.

HBO on Main Street, Day 2

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
This scene featured a woman driving a firewood truck. The camera was aimed into the cab.
This scene featured a woman driving a firewood truck. The camera was aimed into the cab.
I look around, and who do I see, but Hillary Derby, costumer! She's going over some stats with a colleague. I stuck close to the Gloucester Police officer, because you're usually safe from getting into the scene when next to them.
I look around, and who do I see, but Hillary Derby, the costumer! She’s going over the call sheet, which informs the cast and crew where they should report on a particular day of filming). I stuck close to the Gloucester Police officer, because you’re usually safe from getting into the scene when next to them.

Here's the last scene of the day, the firewood truck driving away. It was being pushed for whatever cinematic reason. There was supposed to be a kitten in the scene, but I never saw it. Notice the unusual reflection on the side of the building across Center Street (where Gabriel's Antiques is).
Here’s the last scene of the daytime, the firewood truck driving away. It was being pushed for some cinematic reason. There was supposed to be a kitten in the scene, but I never saw it. Notice the unusual reflection on the side of the building across Center Street (where Gabriel’s Antiques is).

Night filming on Main Street. about 5:30. Very impressive to see the setup. They've got a ton of equipment to stow away for tomorrow.
Night filming on Main Street. about 5:30. Very impressive to see the setup. They’ve got a ton of equipment to stow away for tomorrow.