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Thoreau speech at Library
From the Beacon
On the 20th of December in 1848 several hundred citizens of Gloucester packed into the Town Hall to hear what was billed as an “original and highly entertaining lecture.” The lecturer was Henry David Thoreau, the gentleman from Concord. These men and women of Gloucester, who paid the not insignificant sum of one-dollar admission for a yearlong series of lectures, were perhaps somewhat starved for cultural offerings and evening entertainment. After all, they were without television, radio, movies, sports bars and none of their children were in the Little League!
On Thursday, March 31 at 7 p.m., that evening in Gloucester history and the Thoreau lecture will be recreated by Jay DiPrima, who brings history to life through his dramatization of people and events. The program is being sponsored by the Gloucester Lyceum and Sawyer Free Library, the current day version of the original sponsor. The Lyceum, which is the program arm of the Library, carries on the mission of cultural enrichment, education and entertainment.
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Mongolia: The Last Wilderness In the Global Economy At the Sawyer Free Library March 24th
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Terry Del Percio Art Exhibit at Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester, MA
January 12, 2011
New Art Exhibit at Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester, MA
Artist Terry Del Percio-Piemonte displays a sampling of her abstract paintings along with a few whimsical animals and flowers in a colorful exhibit of watercolor and mixed media at the Sawyer Free Library on Dale Avenue in Gloucester. Visit the library to see a change of pace from boats and the sea, with uplifting colors providing an antidote to the gray and stormy skies of winter. With colors that force you to take notice, some of the paintings just make you smile and some encourage you to think about life. On display now through January 30. Call the library for hours at (978) 281-9763.
Contact:
Terry Del Percio-Piemonte
978.281.1188 home & studio
Fish, Interrupted by Terry Del Percio-Piemonte
Sweet Osmosis by Terry Del Percio-Piemonte
Innocence by Terry Del Percio-Piemonte
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“Cycle del Sol” – at Sawyer Free
“Cycle del Sol” is one of my images on exhibit at the Sawyer Free Library. The photo was taken several years ago in Magnolia. There was a tiny shop next to the pizza place and every time I passed it, the bicycle resting against the wall shouted out to be photographed. I complied and this was the result.
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Go see my photos at the library!
From now until the end of December, my photography is on exhibit in the Adolph I. Matz Art Gallery at the entrance of the Sawyer Free Library. The exhibit includes local scenes capturing the weather, light, and beauty of Cape Ann. Please stop by. Thank you! —-Sharon
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E.J. Lefavour History Behind The Painting At The Sawyer Free Art Auction
Good Morning Joey,
Great – this will be fun. Attached is a little info about me, and a painting I did of a turnabout (this painting was donated to the Sawyer Free Library for their annual art auction), info below about it and its history. EJ-
Did you know
That the National 10 class was originally known as the Turnabout class, built in 1953 by Harold R.Turner as a small wooden single or double handed dinghy class at the Parker River Marine. The boats were initially built as a junior training boat, although adults enjoy the boats as well. The class has grown mainly in the New England and Northeastern regions of the U.S. Fleets are located in Northern Lake George, New York, Boston, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine and New Jersey. This turnabout, located in Annisquam on Lobster Cove, is said to be the first turnabout ever built.
I went by the Art Auction display at the library this morning and leafed through the bid book. there were many gorgeous paintings without any bids.
My suggestion is for you to go to that auction tomorrow night (Wednesday) for the live auction and you might just walk away with a great piece for very little dough.
Details-
Annual Art Auction 2010 Rescheduled
The live auction will take place December 8 at 7pm. with a Preview Party at 6pm. Please join the Library for this very special evening.
Wednesday, December 8
Main Floor, 7:00pm
To check out E.J.’s work-
E.J. Lefavour-Khan Studio
www.khanstudiointernational.com
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Going, Going, Going……………………
It’s That Time of Year Again!
It’s Time for the Annual Art Auction at the Sawyer Free Library right here in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
This is your chance to win a beautiful piece of Artwork from Some Great Cape Ann Artists!
The Bidding Starts low and if your Lucky you’ll win your favorite Painting. There’s always great stuff to choose from.
From the Sawyer Free Library;
The Art Advisory Committee of the Sawyer Free Library is sponsoring the always popular “Annual Art Auction” in the Matz Gallery the entire month of November.
Patrons are invited to come in and view Original Paintings by Local Artists.
Silent bids will be accepted the entire month.
Great interest is generated throughout the month as the Bid Book fills up.
A Final Live Vocal Auction will take place on Dec. 1, 2010 at 7 p.m. A preview party will precede the auction.
The Final Vocal Auction is always an exciting event. There will be a lot of Beautiful Paintings on display.
Go Check it out! and Bid!
Below is my contribution to this years Auction.
“Glass Vase with Flowers” by Paul F. Frontiero Jr.
http://www.sawyerfreelibrary.org/
Http://www.FrontieroGallery.com
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Food For Fines At Sawyer Free Library All Month Long
Are you one of those slackers that never brings your books back in time? Well there is good news- You can assuage your guilt in two ways by bringing in some non-perishable food items in lieu of overdue book fines. You help needy families and feel good doing so.
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On the Roof at Sawyer Free Library
Dennis Gannett and Daughter team finish up the roof on the Sawyer Free Library.
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Another Reason To Love Our Library- Discount Aquarium Passes- $8 Per Person
That’s A Huge Savings For A Family-
Here Are The Details-
Sawyer Free Library New England Aquarium discount coupons are back – the coupon allows 4 people in at $8.00 per person. There is only one coupon available each day, so it is best to reserve the date you want to go. Call to reserve it: 978-281-9763
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John N. Morris Alone At Sea Book Signing At Sawyer Free Library Slide Show By David Cox
This Saturday- Sawyer Free Library Book and Bake Sale
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Captains Courageous Festival a Full day of Activities
Captains Courageous Festival presented by seARTS March 6th. A full day of activities from 9:00 AM through 9:30 PM. Reading by a cast of many at Cape Ann Museum, Sawyer Free Library, Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center, and Cape Ann Art Haven.
Link to Play slideshow
Cape Ann Community Cinema presented the Three Sheets to the Wind, The Cape Ann sea Shanty Singers & Musicians and Captains Courageous (1937 film) with Spencer Tracy & Lionel Barrymore.
Videos of the Readings and the Cape Ann Shanty Singers.
Sorry for the long posting, but I will be on holiday for the next two weeks.
Check out seARTS http://www.searts.org/events.htm
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Things To Do- Fish ‘n’ Fiction Event Feb 23
Fish ‘n’ Fiction
A new series hosted by the Phyllis A. Marine Association
Sawyer Free Library, Friend Room
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
6:00-8:00pm
Suggested Donation of $5.00 per person
Captain Richard Arnold will lead an informal conversation on his personal experiences fishing on board the Phyllis A., out of Gloucester harbor from 1984-2000. Please come and join us with your own stories.
This program benefits the Phyllis A. Marine Association who mission is, “to promote the history of gillnetting in Gloucester, Massachusetts through the display and preservation of the fishing vessel Phyllis A.” All conversations will be recorded for our oral history collection.
Additional conversations will occur on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
We offloaded the Phyllis A back when we handled fish at our dock. The Arnold Brothers were about as classy as you get not only on the waterfront but in humanity in general. These men are role models believe me and to have the opportunity to hear the stories as told by Richard, well let’s just say it’s something that no one who loves the fishing industry should miss.
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Gloucester Twitterers You Should Follow-Sawyer Free Library
Twitter is something I use to search happenings on particular topics. There are other localorganizations and individuals using twitter also.
I’ll highlight some from time to time. Click here to check out Sawyer Free Library tweets
Gloucester Twitterers You Should Follow-Sawyer Free Library, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
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Library News: ‘Nature of Cape Ann’ on Feb. 4
From the Beacon
The Sawyer Free library is located at 2 Dale Ave. For information, call 978-281-9763 or visit sawyerfreelibrary.org.
Lyceum program: ‘The Nature of Cape Ann’
The Sawyer Free Library and Gloucester Lyceum will offer a program titled “The Nature of Cape Ann,” presented by Chris Leahy, a field ornithologist with the “The Nature of Cape Ann,” on Thursday, Feb. 4, on the Main Floor at 7 p.m.
The talk will illustrate in words and pictures Cape Ann’s rich diversity of habitats and spectacular species, including the origins of its rocky foundations, the fascinating marine life of its surrounding waters, its many natural communities such as vernal pools, pocket fens, salt marshes and coastal heathlands and a variety of intriguing life forms from whales to orchids and salamanders to dragonflies. Leahy will also discuss conservation issues and answer questions about the nature of Cape Ann.
For more information, please call 978-281-9763 or visit the library Web site at sawyerfreelibrary.org.
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Sawyer Free Library Art Auction Exhibit Video- How It Works Video
There are works by Jeff Weaver and Bittman that are going for fractions of their worth.
My advice? Get down there and bid! You might just steal something. The Live Auction sounds like a blast as well-
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The Annual Sawyer Free Library Art Auction
The Annual Sawyer Free Library Art Auction
Here are some Photos from this years Sawyer Free Library Art Auction Exhibit.
There are 71 paintings up for Auction this year.
The bidding starts low and if your lucky you can get a great deal on a work of Art by some of the best artists on Cape Ann.
Just in time for the Holidays!
The Silent Auction will be taking place all through the month of November.
The Bid book is located along with the paintings in the front lobby.
You are warmly invited to attend the Annual Art Auction, featuring live music and refreshments at the 6pm preview party, followed by the live auction. Proceeds support the Sawyer Free Library’s museum passes, programs, scholarships, art books and materials.
Paintings make great gifts to others, or to yourself! Please join us!
Wednesday, December 2
Preview Party 6pm, Live Auction 7pm, Main Floor
Paulie Frontiero’s pic-
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Paul Frontiero’s Grace Marie Painting For The Sawyer Free Library Art Auction
Good Morning Gloucester 