This just in from Block Party Artistic Director, Val Markely:
Tell the little and the big kids too – these whacky acts just signed on for Saturday’s Block Party!
Don’t Miss At Kids’ Town & thru the Street! East Cackalacky :-musical saw, washtub bass, guitar, and “a threat of accordion.” Peddler’s Fortune for kids (and grownups!) – audience-participation -prizes, fortunes, jokes, and face-painted mustaches to the brave. Crudbot, a dancing musical robot that gets into water gun fun duels with audience members!
Here’s some (almost) live blogging: 3-year-old Drew Rodolosi (of Gloucester) dances to the music of Johnny Carwash in the Minglewood Tavern parking lot among some classic cars and bikes this afternoon. Wish I could do that!
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Kids needed to create art for Burnham’s Field garden
This Friday, Art Haven and the new Burnham’s Field Community Garden are teaming up to invite kids to paint a beautiful mural and vegetable “sculptures” to decorate the garden. The art workshop is free and open to children of all ages.
Burnham’s Field is the largest green space in central Gloucester. Many, many people will be able to enjoy the public art being created by these Gloucester kids.
The workshop will take place this Friday, July 15, from 4 to 5:30 at Art Haven, 180B Main Street in Gloucester. Kids must be accompanied by a parent.
SATURDAY, APRIL 17 @ 11:00AM, 1:00PM & 3:00PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 18 @ 1:00PM
MONDAY, APRIL 19 @ 5:00PM
TUESDAY, APRIL 20 @ 5:00PM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21 @ 5:00PM
THURSDAY, APRIL 22 @ 5:00PM
FRIDAY, APRIL 23 @ 5:00PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 24 @ 11:00AM & 1:00PM
“…discloses strange new vistas that nonetheless seem to have existed since ancient times.” -A.O. Scott, New York Times
“Rapturous! Stunning! A riot of color!” -Ella Taylor, Village Voice
“A visual feast…Unlike anything I have ever seen before!” -Lou Lumenick, New York Post
Do not miss the highly anticipated new animated masterpiece from the producers of “Kirikou and the Sorceress” and “The Triplets of Belleville.” Magic, fantasy and Celtic mythology come together in a riot of color and detail that dazzle the eyes in this sweeping story about the power of imagination and faith to carry humanity through dark times. Features the voices of Brendan Gleeson, Mick Lally, Evan McGuire and Christen Mooney.
Young Brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids. But a new life of adventure beckons when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest where mythical creatures hide. It is here that he meets the fairy Aisling, a mysterious young wolf-girl, who helps him along the way. But with the barbarians closing in, will Brendan’s determination and artistic vision illuminate the darkness and show that enlightenment is the best fortification against evil?
Nominated for a 2009 Best Animated Feature Oscar.
A film by Tomm Moore; Rated [G]; 75 minutes
PLAYING AT: 21 MAIN STREET (ABOVE MYSTERY TRAIN)
GLOUCESTER, MA 01930
(978) 282-1988 WWW.CAPEANNCINEMA.COM
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LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS CO-HOST EARTH DAY FILM FESTIVAL APRIL 15-22
The Cape Ann Community Cinema (at the Gloucester Stage at 267 East Main Street in East Gloucester) is pleased to partner with Essex County Greenbelt and the Cape Ann Farmers’ Market in presenting GREEN DAYS, a week-long eco film festival to commemorate Earth Day. The series will feature a mix of thought-provoking films – some startling, some – about the environment and people who are working to create a sustainable future. The series begins the Wednesday before Earth Day (April 15) and culminates on Earth Day (April 22) with an evening gathering, appetizers and the warm and engaging film “The Real Dirt on Farmer John.”
Essex County Greenbelt, the Cape Ann Farmers’ Market and the Cape Ann Community Cinema are all organizations focused on strengthening our communities by connecting people to each other and to their local landscape.
Information about these organizations will be available at the event, along with light refreshments. Special promotional memberships will be available for attendees. Tickets for each film are $8.50 for adults, $7.00 for students and seniors. The films and showtimes are as follows:
SUNDAY 19 NO WONDER TO COMPARE: THE MARVEL OF CETACEANS [1:30pm]
plus bonus short DISNEYLAND DREAM – FREE! Filmmaker Robbins Barstow, co-founder of the Connecticut Cetacean Society, will present his whale video “No Wonder To Compare” and his Library Of Congress-inducted travel document, “Disneyland Dream” (from 1956!). We will also show an additional short promotional film about Wakefield’s Pleasure Island, aka “The Disneyland Of The East.”
The best part of this colorful, tasty, broth-based dish? Everyone at the table can customize their serving with add-ins of their choice. And it’s simple to pull together, especially if you use precooked chicken. Here’s the recipe!
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Here’s an activity to do with the kids using all those wrapping paper tubes (along with paper towel and toilet paper tubes). Good rainy day fun!—Sharon
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Good Morning Gloucester 