Tag: Manchester

Manchester by the Shop – Central Street Gallery

Posted on by Lowell Peabody
11 Central Street

Located at 11 Central Street in Manchester, the Central Street Gallery is an artists cooperative. Gallery Director Alison Rowell says that they have about 14 members who each rent wall space in the gallery which starts off at a width of approximately 73″. The artists can hang as many paintings as are practical.

The focus of the gallery is a traditional Plein Aire style with the paintings set in gold frames. There are some deviations on the theme providing  some different styles though the general style for paintings is still life and landscapes.

Each member of the Gallery agrees to rent space and also to paint 5-6 new paintings every two months which they deliver framed and ready for hanging. The Gallery presents six shows each year so the collection of paintings is changing every two months. To give each artist equal opportunity to the better display areas on the walls, every two months each artist rotates their space three wall spaces, guaranteeing each artist equal time in the front window.

Central Street Gallery is celebrating their fifth year at 11 Central Street and will be starting their next show with an opening night reception on December 7th. This show will focus on smaller works from the artists.

In addition to the Gallery there is a website (www.central street gallery.com) where more of each artist’s works are shown.

The artists are generally local with a number living in Manchester and Gloucester. Central Street Gallery is a great place to support local artists and is clearly a place to check out.

Manchester by the Shop – Mimi

Posted on by Lowell Peabody
19 Central Street
The Man Cave on the left..

Mimi is an artist driven gift, jewelry and fine art store located at 19 Central Street in Manchester. It was started in Ipswich in the summer of 2007 with locations in Ipswich and a bit later Manchester. Having closed the Ipswich store about three years ago Manchester has become their flagship store.

Co-founders Mia Nehme and her daughter Claudia Bowman say that they search for gifts and fine art that are made or designed by artists, and they feature the work of several local painters and artisan gifts. In addition they carry glassware, silverware, scarfs, by several vendors including Ekelund, Simon Pearce, Le Jaquard Francais, Mariposa and more. Then there is an extensive selection of jewelry.

In the having something for everyone department, Mimi has gifts from $10.oo on up, Yankee Swap gifts to art work and gifts for very special occasions.  For men they have created a “Man Cave” at the back of the store where they sell primarily shaving and smoking items.(Actually the “Cave” is a nice display case).  They have a jewelry selection with pieces from various local artists. Aron Leaman of Gloucester, a artist who works in glass produced a number of glass globes with actual Singing Beach Sand inside. Mia highlights this to say that because they deal directly with many of the artists special orders even with design changes on some items can be requested.

From time to time Mimi holds special events in which their customers are invited to hear from, see and learn about particular vendors or artists work.

Mimi’s website is at http://www.mimigiftgallery.com, the store is at 19 Central Street just across the street from the Town Hall.  Check them out!

Manchester by the Shop – Surfari

Posted on by Lowell Peabody
26 Central Street
Christian del Rosario

As a start to a series highlighting local shops in Manchester, Christian del Rosario at Surfari agreed to be the first victim!

I have wondered for some time, how is it a surf shop can survive in New England, let alone Manchester by the Sea.  What I have been learning is the incredible appeal of SUP or Stand Up Paddle boarding.  As Christian says paddle boards have become the bicycles of water enthusiasts who can purchase racing models, cruising models and boards built for beginners. Manchester with it’s relatively flat waters, islands to visit and proximity to lakes has been perfect. The chances to exercise, explore hard to reach places, enjoy touring and for some explore yoga on a board and even fish are all around Manchester. Taken to the extreme there are organized races and SUP has even started to appear in rivers running rapids!

The surf market is also strong in the area and Christian says that the season is getting underway now. Storm waves that surfers pray for are stronger in the winter months and the season really extends from October to April.

Surfari sells surf boards, paddle boards, shoes, clothing, beach wear, water sport accessories, sunglasses and gifts. Many items are perfect as boating accessories as well.  Boards can be rented and lessons can be scheduled. They have sun shirts (AKA “Rash guards” for those on boards), and other sun protection items. They also have cold weather equipment for those surfers braving the ocean at this time of year.

In addition to lessons and working with the Manchester Parks and Recreation department, Surfari provides programs for adults and children from May to October. Anyone, not just Manchester residents, can participate in these programs so there are many ways to learn and enjoy SUP boarding.

Christian, his wife Nicole and two daughters have returned to Christian’s home town of Manchester after 13 years away. He has specialized in surfing and paddle boards and most recently was in Nantucket where he sold boards and provided lessons. Opening a retail store in Manchester looked like a great opportunity to expand from selling boards to clothing, accessories and all the other items they now sell.

Surfari is located at 26 Central Street in Manchester. Their website is http://www.standuppaddlesurfari.com . Stop in and say “Hi” to Christian and Nicole.

Inner Harbor of Manchester

Posted on by Lowell Peabody

Fall view of the inner harbor of Manchester by the Sea. Click the image for a larger view.

Festival of the Trees Manchester November 29th

Posted on by Lowell Peabody

A newly formed group made up of downtown merchants in Manchester have formed the Manchester Mercantile. In order to promote the Christmas season, create a festive atmosphere and plant the seed to think locally when shopping, they are organizing the first Festival of the Trees hoping to make this an annual event.

The plan is to decorate 24 8 foot tall Evergreens on the Town Hall Common. Groups (Hornet sports teams, a Middle School art class or make up a group) will be provided a tree and a string of white lights. The rest of the decorations are left to the imagination of the groups and individuals decorating.

Trees will be set up for decorating which will take place between November 29th and December 7th. The number of trees is limited so people are encouraged to sign up early.

For specific guidelines and sign-up sheets contact Nicole DelRosario at Surfari (978) 704-9051 or email info@supsafari.com.

Manchester Essex Falls to Northeast in Semi-Final Football Action

Posted on by Lowell Peabody

A tough day on Saturday for the Hornets as they fell in semi-final action to Northeast Metropolitan 38-12. Behind 14-6 at the half, the defense played long and hard in the second half and held for several exciting stops but the offensive team could only find the end zone one more time. A good season for the Hornets comes to an end, but memories of how far they got in the tournament should be an inspiration at the start of next season!

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Dumont breaks free
Defense doesn’t budge
We’re ready coach!
Carter hands off
Carter gets away
Coach
Carr breaks free
Hennigan about to hit

Sunset By The Sea – In Manchester

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While Singing Beach showed an almost pastel, soft set of colors with a little fog blowing in, the Harbor was sharp and bright! Always interesting how different things can look within a half mile!

Singing Beach

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Lowell Peabody Submits-

Great day for a walk on the beach. Had my daughter Whitney with me and we practically had the beach to ourselves!!

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GloucesterCast 9/15/13 With Guest Ed Collard and Host Joey Ciaramitaro

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GloucesterCast 9/15/13 With Guest Ed Collard and Host Joey Ciaramitaro

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Host Joey Ciaramitaro

Thanks to Bill OConnor from www.northshorekid.com for the fancy “NEW EPISODE” GIF

Topics Include:

“There’s nothing around here”, LobsterFest, Bluesfest, Gloucester Daily Times Comment Section Banning Anonymous Commenting, Bloody Mary Competition, Mark Ring, Fish Box Derby, Manchester Festival By The Sea, Essex Mums, Rockport Merchants, Sara Kelly, Angela Cook, Dawn Noble, Joey’s Show At Cape Ann Coffees

Lowell Peabody Covers The Manchester Chamber Festival By The Sea

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Some pictures from the Fiesta by the Sea in Manchester. Great music. lots of crafts, good food and good weather!

Chamber Music @ Crowell Chapel on Sunday 7/14

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Join Us for Arcadian Winds

Date: July 14, 2013
Location: Crowell Chapel
Artist: Arcadian Winds

“A Night at the Opera!”

The Arcadian Winds wood­wind quintet will present their pro­gram “A Night at the Opera!” a cel­e­bra­tion of famous arias by Puccini, Verdi and Bizet in addi­tion to their own pop­ular arrange­ment of Wagner’s “Siegfried Idyll.”  Other works include excerpts from Paquito D’Rivera’s “Aires Tropicales.”   The sound of the wood­wind quintet offers a broad range of depth, color and variety of sounds, that lends itself per­fectly to these rich vocal works.  The majority of the pro­gram will fea­ture arrange­ments unique to Arcadian Winds, cre­ated by clar­inetist and long­time Arcadian Winds member, Mark Miller.

Program:

Brindisi from La Traviata  Verdi [1813–1901]/arr. M. Miller

Sigfried Idyll    Wagner [1813–1883]/trans. M. Miller

Aires Tropicales  D’Rivera [b. 1948]

4. Vals Venezolano

3. Habanera

6. Contradanza

Intermission 

Carmen Suite  Bizet [1838–1875]/arr. M. Miller

1. Aragonaise

2. Habanera

3. Seguidilla

4. Intermezzo

5. Couplets and Toreador Song

“Songs Without Tenors”  arr. M. Miller

La donna è mobile (from Verdi’s Rigoletto)

Una furtive lagrima (from Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’amore)

E lucevan le stele (from Puccini’s Tosca)

Nessun dorma (from Puccini’s Turandot)

Ah! mes amis…Pour mon âme (from Donizetti’s La Fille du rég­i­ment )

Visit our website for more information about Arcadian Winds and to Buy Tickets

ARCADIAN WINDS was founded at Boston University in 1987 as a wood­wind trio con­sisting of flute, clar­inet, and bas­soon. The ensemble expanded to a wind quintet in 1989 and has since pre­miered almost 50 new works and cham­pi­oned many others. As recip­i­ents of Chamber Music America’s “Residency Partnership Grant” in 2004, the Arcadian Winds pro­vided a year-long inten­sive chamber music expe­ri­ence for stu­dents in the Boston Public Schools, cul­mi­nating in a per­for­mance of a com­mis­sioned piece by Daniel Pinkham for the pro­grams’ top wind players.  With a strong com­mit­ment to edu­ca­tion, the group con­tinues to bring chamber and con­tem­po­rary music into the public, pri­vate and com­mu­nity schools in the Boston Area including ongoing work as fac­ulty with the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Lecture Tonight at the Seaside Garden Club

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Lecture Tonight at 7:30 at the Manchester Community Center: Oh Garden of Fresh Possibilities! ~ Notes from a Gloucester Garden.

Cabbage White Butterflies mating in Cornus florida ©Kim Smith 2009

Cabbage White Butterflies Mating in the Native Flowering Dogwood Foliage 

The lecture tonight is based on the book of the same name, which I wrote and illustrated. In it I reveal how to create the framework, a living tapestry of flora, fauna, and fragrance that establishes the soul of the garden. Using a selection of plant material that eliminates the need for pesticides and herbicides, and guided by the plants forms, hues, and horticultural demands, we discuss how to create a succession of blooms from April through November. This presentation is as much about how to visualize your garden, as it is about particular trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, and annuals. Illuminated with photographs, and citing poetry and quotations from Eastern and Western cultural influences, this presentation engages with an artist’s eye while drawing from practical experience.

For a complete lit of my 2013 – 2014 programs and workshops, visit the Programs and Lectures page of my blog.

Cecropia Moth ©Kim Smith 20009

The Cecropia Moth, or Robin Moth (Hyalophora cecropia) is the largest moth found in North America, with a wingspan of up to six inches. He is perched on the foliage of our beautiful native Magnolia virginiana (Sweetbay Magnolia), one of several of the caterpillar’s food plants. You can tell that he is a male because he has large, feathery antennae, or plumos, the better for detecting scent hormones released by the female. This photo was taken in our garden in early June.

The Manchester Community Center is located at 40 Harbor Point, Manchester.

Singing Beach Beat Up From Recent Storms- Photos From Allison Sigrist

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Hi Joey,

Here are some storm damage photos from Singing Beach, if you’d like to post them. Several feet of sand just left, and lots of rocks exposed. You can see just how much, since the recreation area line is now way above ground level. The beach was literally flattened by the storms.

-Allison Sigrist

Community Photos

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Mike Dyer Submits-

They are: Wingersheek Beach, bright blustery spring day.

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Congregational Church, Manchester BTS.

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Library and Congregational church, Manchester

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Janet Rice Submits-

I took this shot a few days ago while we were waiting for the rain that never came.

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Kathryn Sift Submits-

Hi Joey,
I hope you’re well. My parents are big fans of your blog and I spotted this – attached – today on East 86th Street in Manhattan!  They, Larry and Marilyn Swift, suggested I send it to you.
Enjoy!
Kathryn

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INTER TOWN LEAGUE (ITL) SEASON KICKOFF EXTRAVAGANZA

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INTER TOWN LEAGUE (ITL)

SEASON KICKOFF EXTRAVAGANZA Including:

Here’s the league site/blog that covers info on the league and updates. Year #82, the oldest know amateur baseball league in the country. 
http://www.itlbaseball.blogspot.com/

ALUMNI GAME & 2011 SEASON OPENING GAME

FEATURING THE REMATCH FROM THE 2010 CHAMPIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ROCKPORT TOWNIES & MANCHESTER/ESSEX MARINERS

SATURDAY MAY 21st, 2011 MEMORIAL PARK, ESSEX

DAY’S EVENTS

12PM-1PM     ITL Alumni Batting Practice

1PM        ITL Alumni Game

Immediately after ITL Alumni Game will be the

2010 Awards Presentation

(All Stars, MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of Year, Championship Trophy)

4PM (Approx.) Rockport Townies vs. M/E Mariners

Any former ITL players interested in participating in the game must email Bryan Lafata @ bryanlafata@hotmail.com or Terry Poste at itlbaseball@yahoo.com to reserve a spot on one of the teams. 

Cost is $10 per player, and this includes a game shirt.

50/50 Raffle

Food Concession provided by the Essex Lions Club

Free Outdoor Family Concert, July 20 6-8pm, Masconomo Park, Manchester

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Hi Joey,

Hope you’re having a great summer! We’ve got a very fun, free outdoor concert coming up next week that we would appreciate you posting about on Good Morning Gloucester. I’m attaching a photo of us and our CD album cover, in case you want to use either in the posting. Bring the whole family!!

The Music in Masconomo Park Summer Concert Series continues on Tuesday, July 20, from 6:00-8:00pm with award-winning children’s music artists Leeny and Tamara! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, maybe the fixings for a nice picnic, and get ready for a fun evening of singing, dancing, learning, and laughing for the whole family! We’ll have a full band with us for this event. And, we are especially excited to be premiering some new music, including a song that was co-written with 9-year-old Sara Wheeler of Gloucester! (Rain date is July 21.) For more details, please visit our website at www.leenyandtamara.com and click on Shows.

THANKS JOEY!

Ilene Altman(aka Leeny