Tag: Things to do

OPEN HOUSE AT ESSEX SHIPBUILDING MUSEUM – SATURDAY, MAY 14TH, 11 AM – 3 PM

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Join the Essex Shipbuilding Museum for its Open House on Saturday, May 14th between 11 am and 3 pm. We will have tours around our property and over to the Schooner Ardelle, steam shed demonstrations, live music by John Hicks and Friends, hot dogs cooked by our wonderful volunteers and Woodman’s will be serving their fabulous clam chowder and a vegetarian dish. Ipswich Ale will have one of their beer trucks on hand. The event will kick off as rowers in the Essex River Race cross the finish line not far from the Museum. Cheer your favorite boat on and mingle on the yard with the oarsmen, paddlers, and museum supporters. This is a wonderful opportunity to wander around the museum, find out what it offers you, and make new friends. So, come on down!

Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum

978-768-7541 www.essexshipbuildingmuseum.org

Things To Do- Motif #1 Day Festival Saturday May 21,2011

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Dear Joey,
The Rockport Art Festivals committee has been working hard on the upcoming Motif #1 Day Festival on Saturday May 21,2011.  Attached is the press release, schedule of events and flier.  I hope you will post the festival on GoodMorningGloucester and hopefully come enjoy the festivities!
Thank You,
Law Hamilton
Rockport Art Festivals

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Downtown Rockport will come alive with music, art, dance and poetry on Motif No. 1 Day, slated for Saturday, May 21, 2011.
Motif No. 1 Day is a long-standing Rockport tradition, a chance to celebrate Rockport across the arts through the symbol of Rockport’s famous fishing shack, Motif No. 1, the subject of countless paintings and photographs throughout the last century.
Motif No. 1 Day brings a focus on the arts to Rockport, both past and present. The festival includes interactive art events such as the Sidewalk Chalk Art contest, a scavenger hunt throughout downtown, the famous festival Dock Square Chowder Stand, live music, historical presentations, art activities for children, and the Words Before Dinner event, a poetry reading featuring the beauty and history of Cape Ann as its theme. The festival closes with Rockport on Film: Vintage Images of Rockport from the collection of Pierce Sears, proprietor of the Thomas Wilson Beverage Co.
Jazz, Bluegrass, and classic American Band music will all be featured, with appearances by Merrimack Valley Rounders, Soul Force V and the Rockport Legion Band among others. The day also includes featured events at participating businesses and an exciting array of community events such as an Instrument Petting Zoo and other activities for children sponsored by Rockport Music at the beautiful new Shalin Liu Performance Center.
The festival kicks off on Friday, May 20 at 7 o’clock in Dock Square with the premier of The Fish Shack Float That Charmed Chicago: filmmaker, historian & photographer Leslie D. Bartlett’s new film featuring archival footage of Rockport and the story of Rockport’s success at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. The screening is free and film-goers will enjoy Twin Lights soda courtesy of Rockport’s own bottling company, the Thomas Wilson Beverage Co.   
For more information, visit www.rockportartfestivals.com
or e-mail: rockportfestivals@gmail.com.
You can follow Rockport Festivals at facebook.com/rockportfestivals
and on twitter @rockportfest.

Cape Ann Museum, Sargent House Museum, and Historic New England Program at the Cape Ann Museum May 14th

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Museum presents Historic New England Lecture


In partnership with Historic New England and the Sargent House Museum, the Cape Ann Museum presents a lecture exploring the life and work of William Sumner Appleton, founder of Historic New England (formerly the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities) on Saturday, May 14 at 3:00 p.m. In 1910 when Appleton founded the organization, the New England preservation movement was still in its infancy. This talk, given by Historic New England’s Senior Curator of Library and Archives Lorna Condon, focuses on Appleton’s preservation efforts in Gloucester and Cape Ann. After the lecture, walk down Middle Street for a reception and abridged tours at the Sargent House. This program is free and open to the public.
The Cape Ann Museum is located at 27 Pleasant Street in Gloucester. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Museum is closed during the month of February, on Mondays, and on major holidays. Admission is $8.00 adults, $6.00 Cape Ann residents, seniors and students. Children under 12 and Museum members are free. The Museum is wheelchair accessible. For more information please call: (978) 283-0455. Additional information can be found online at www.capeannmuseum.org

Fishtown Horribles Day Fundraiser Wednesday May 11th at Giuseppe’s

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Hi Joey,
Can you put this flier up and remind people of the fundraiser for the Fishtown Horribles Parade on Wed May 11 at Giuseppe’s? We are raffling off a prize pack that includes $25 gift certificate to Giuseppe’s Ristorante and Piano Bar, Two tickets to Greasy Pole, The Musical at The Cape Ann from Henry Allen TheatreWorks and Two greasy pole shirts from Tiny Island Beach Glass. Value $115
Dinner, Show and Attire. What more can you ask for?
Giuseppe’s is generously donating 10% of the evening sales to The Fishtown Horribles Parade.
Also this will be the kick off to Hoot Night at Giuseppe’s with Scotty Parisi on the piano, 8-Close!
Thank you, Melissa Cox
Fishtown Horribles Parade Committee
fishtownhp@gmail.com

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Dory Dedication and Dory Auction This Friday May 13th

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Erik Dombrowski writes-

Dory Guys & Gals:

Thanks to all who could make it down Saturday to help move the new race dories!  Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Don’t forget that this Friday, May 13th at 6 PM we will be holding the dory dedication in preparation for their launch on Saturday morning.  Please make every effort to attend (flyer attached) and let us know if you can volunteer some time on Saturday morning to help drop them in right at the Heritage Center and row them over to the town landing (if you’re not rowing in the Essex River Race that is).

See you Friday!

A Gloucester Tradition Since 1952

The Gloucester International Dory Racing Committee cordially invites you to attend the dedication of 4 new racing dories generously funded privately by the community to continue the tradition of dory rowing and racing dating back to the schooner/dory fishing of the early 1900’s that helped define the fishing heritage of our unique city.

Friday, May 13th, 2011

6:00 PM New Dory Dedication

Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center

Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA

Meet boat-builder Geno Mondello and the infamous Jimmy T

Converse with rowers and donors

Public Welcome

We currently have a high bid of $550.00 for the practice dory in the water down St Peter’s Square. The bidding for the practice dory will run until the Friday night of Eliminations drawing and will be closed bidding.
Do I hear $600.00??? the New Dory Dedication at the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center on Harbor Loop. Hope to see you all there!

Contact Dory Representatives Here-

Glenn Harrington – Vice President, neptunemarineus@yahoo.com
Eric Dombrowski – Treasurer, edombrowski@verizon.net
Geoff Thomas – Board of Governors, GThomas@dcrsystems.net
James Tarantino – Board of Governors, james.tarantino@noaa.gov
Gina Lampassi – Board of Governors, ginarow@netzero.com
Mark Duvall – Board of Governors, mlduval17@hotmail.com

Dory Help And A Chance To Bid On A Dory

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The Dory Committee and boat builder Geno Mondello could use your help this Saturday, May 7th at 1 PM to help move the stored race dories in preparation for our dedication next Friday May 13th at 6 PM both at the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center on Harbor Loop downtown Gloucester.  This move shouldn’t take long if we get some volunteers, so please make an effort to get there on Saturday!

We would also like to remind all of you to make every effort to attend our dedication and congratulate our sponsors, our organization and Geno for all of their dedication and hard work with this boatbuilding project.  It has been many years since a nest of 4 dories has been built in Gloucester .  We hope to have a strong membership showing to offer our appreciation.  The event will consist of a short introduction and the unveiling of the dories followed by some light snacks and conversation with all attendees.

Lastly, we continue to take offers on our last floating old practice boat.  The initial and only offer at this point is $500.00.  Please respond if you would be interested in putting in an offer!

 contact one of our board members below with an offer:

Glenn Harrington – Vice President, neptunemarineus@yahoo.com
Eric Dombrowski – Treasurer, edombrowski@verizon.net
Geoff Thomas – Board of Governors, GThomas@dcrsystems.net
James Tarantino – Board of Governors, james.tarantino@noaa.gov
Gina Lampassi – Board of Governors, ginarow@netzero.com
Mark Duvall – Board of Governors, mlduval17@hotmail.com

See you Saturday,

Your IDRC Board of Directors

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Gloucester Public School 2011 Arts Festival- Saturday May 7th

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Click here or the picture to view the full size schedule of events-

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Call Out For Visitor Center Volunteers -GMG Gloucester Tourism 2011 Kick Off Week

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The Visitors Center At Stage Fort Park Is Looking For Volunteers. 

If you would like to volunteer there is a checkbox on GloucesterMA.com for people who want to help out at the Visitor Center.

You can see it on the CONTACT form here: http://gloucesterma.com/Contact.cfm.

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Blue Shutters Inn Food and Wine Tasting May 7th

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Joey — here are some details on our upcoming Food & Wine Tasting Fiesta coming up on May 7….

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The Blue Shutters is having its final Food & Wine Tasting of the off-season on Saturday May 7, and there are still a few spots open. These Food & Wine Tastings are our most anticipated off-season events…and why not? You get to try some great wine paired with amazing dishes in a fun and friendly atmosphere overlooking Good Harbor Beach — and it’s our treat for those who spend a night or two at the Blue Shutters that weekend. And if that’s not enough of an incentive, consider this: we’re using our May 7 event to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, featuring wines and food items fromChile, Argentina and other countries south of the border. This all unfolds in the Main Room of the Blue Shutters, where you can compare notes with other wine and food lovers before retiring to one of our uniquely decorated rooms overlooking Good Harbor Beach. Once again, our Traveling Vineyard wine expert Kathy Hill and Langham Hotel chef Mark Sapienza are putting together the tasting menu for this afternoon. We’ll know more about their plans in a few weeks but to give you and idea of what’s in store, check out the items from our March tasting: Smoked Salmon Crostini; Chicken Rillettes with Apple Ice Wine and Toasted Baguettes; Fennel Salami, Speck and Duck Proscuitto with Fig and Cherry Moustarda Fruits; Meatball Parmesan Sliders; Manjari Soft Chocolate with Burgundy Cherries…all paired with yummy red and white wines (in the photo here you see Mark, his wife Donna and innkeeper Patty preparing those meatball sliders). No matter what Mark and Kathy serve up, this is definitely not your average Saturday afternoon snack. Call or email us today and reserve a room for this weekend — one night or two — and get in on this special event. We’re also offering a weekend discount — if you stay two nights that weekend, the second night is half-price! You won’t find a deal like this anywhere.

Thanks

Tony, Patty, Ed and Annmarie

Mother’s Day is coming soon — May 8 — and we have a suggestion on how you can make this a special treat for Mom. That Saturday, May 7, we’re holding our Food and Wine Tasting — you’ll find details in the post below. Mom can enjoy great wine and amazing food items on Saturday afternoon and wake up to the beauty of Good Harbor Beach the next morning (in this photo you see our innkeeper Moms AnnMarie and Patty enjoying some wine at our last tasting event in March). We’ll make sure Mom has some flowers — our treat! There will be time to enjoy walks on the beach, and we’ll also have menus and recommendations for those interested in dining at one of Cape Ann’s many restaurants – and a guide to some of our favorite spots for drinks, shopping and entertainment while you’re here. Of course it would be even more special if you were there as well — or maybe you want to treat yourself to a Mother’s Day getaway. No matter who comes along, it’s sure to be a special weekend. And we’re making it even easier to spend a few days here — book a room Saturday and get Friday night at half-price. Call and make a reservation while there’s still space left.

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Weekend Picks From Your Boy Joey,The Chamber, Rocky Neck and The North Shore Blogger Consortium Thursday April 28, 2011

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Thursday April 28th, 2011

Sawyer Free Library Poetry Jam Thursday Night

Tourism Meeting At Cruiseport Open To All Tourism Related Business Owners

Sunday April 30th, 2011

Temple Ahavat Achim Moving Home Procession

Also Check Out The Weekly Catch From The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
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T H E   N E W S   F R O M   R O C K Y   N E C K

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North Shore Blogger Consortium Picks-

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The wonderful Jane Ward has some great ideas, over at Food and Fiction.

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Please welcome Kimmy Bingham and her picks  here

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Media giant Seth gives up the best of Lynn at Lynn Happens.

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Choices from all over New England at The Two Palaverers.

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North Shore Dish spices things up with their weekend picks here North Shore Dish

Chris Wood, Abstract Artist From Rockport Opening Reception at Henry Allen Theatreworks April 23

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The details:

Sat. Night April 23rd

Opening Reception for Chris Wood; Rockport Contemporary Artist

from 7:00 to 10:00 pm Henry Allen Theatreworks (Blackburn Building)

1 Washington St. Gloucester, Ma

Show includes vibrant watercolor mixed-media paintings and assorted pottery pieces.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Brain Candy Foundation.

People can check out some of the works on Facebook: 

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Whiskey Barrel Aged Fisherman’s Rock-Porter At Cape Ann Brewing Friday Night April 22nd

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This coming Friday, April 22nd, Cape Ann Brewing Company along with Ryan & Wood Distillery will be tapping our collaborative project; Whiskey Barrel Aged Fisherman’s Rock-Porter. Oak barrels used by Ryan & Wood to age their rye whiskey for 2 years were re-used by Cape Ann Brewing to age our Fisherman’s Rock-Porter for another 2 months. This event marks the first of many future collaborations between the two companies. Come down to The Pub at Cape Ann Brewing on Friday at Six O’Clock pm and talk with the brewer, Dylan Labbe Lindquist and from Ryan & Wood, the distiller Bob Ryan.

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Earth Day Info and Concert – April 23rd

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Earth Day Celebration – April 23rd

Celebrate and Be Celebrated this Earth Day!

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It has been a long winter and now that the snow has finally melted, it is time to give the City we love a good Spring Cleaning! So here is your chance!!   In observance of Earth Day we are asking folks to turn out for a citywide clean up on Saturday, April 23rd. And after you are done cleaning, you are invited to an Earth Day Concert featuring Chelsea Berry and friends at the Cape Ann Brewery from 6 to 8 pm!
Interested participants (all ages welcome!) should plan to meet at Stage Fort Park Visitors Center Saturday morning starting at 9 am until noon to pick up gloves and City provided yellow trash and clear recycling bags. A limited number of pick sticks will be available so volunteers are encouraged to bring their own tools if they want. The clean up will take place rain or shine. The Clean City Initiative will be focusing on Stage Fort Park from 9 to noon, the One Hour at a Time Gang will be working downtown, but the clean up is citywide and participants are encouraged to choose a public area in Gloucester they would like to see cleaned up. We are also asking different groups to reach out to their members and pick a problem area to clean that day. We will also have a list of suggested sites on hand, if folks need ideas.
The Concert!!
Berry Green Earth Day Concert April 23rd from 6 – 8 at The Brewery
Chelsea (Berry) will be doing an Earth Day Concert at The Brewery (from 6 to 8 pm) that night along with Pete Lindberg and Jake Pardee. Anyone can go, not just volunteers, but it is hoped that volunteers go and be celebrated for their work. All ages are welcome!
To sign up or for questions about the event, contact Sharon at skishida@beverlyma.gov or 978 605 2409 / 978 317 9701.
Thanks to the City of Gloucester for providing the trash bags and trash collection, Hiltz Waste Disposal, the Gloucester Clean City Initiative, the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, the One Hour at a Time Gang and to the MassDEP for their help in coordination.

Weekend Picks From Your Boy Joey,The Chamber, Rocky Neck and The North Shore Blogger Consortium Thursday April 21, 2011

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Thursday April 21-

Sal Zerilli’s Fort Movie “No Pretty Prayer” Train To Boston Thursday For The Boston International Film Festival

 

Friday April 22-

Whiskey Barrel Aged Fisherman’s Rock-Porter At Cape Ann Brewing Friday Night April 22nd

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Saturday April 23-

Earth Day Celebration – April 23rd

Celebrate and Be Celebrated this Earth Day!

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Also Check Out The Weekly Catch From The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce

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T H E   N E W S   F R O M   R O C K Y   N E C K

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North Shore Blogger Consortium Picks-

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Media giant Seth gives up the best of Lynn at Lynn Happens.

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The wonderful Jane Ward has some great ideas, over at Food and Fiction.

Chickity Check it!- Junior Sailing at EPYC

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This just in from FOB Dani Lubbers-

EPYC Junior Sail Ad

www.epyc.net for more info or call 978-283-3520

This Weekend At The Liu

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Rockport Music has two awesome programs at the Shalin Liu this weekend. On Friday we present a choral ensemble from Cape Cod and on Sunday we offer a terrific jazz ensemble.

GLORIÆ DEI CANTORES

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Friday, April 15, 8PM
Shalin Liu Performance Center (37 Main Street, Rockport)

Gloriæ Dei Cantores sings weekly services at the Church of the Transfiguration on Cape Cod. Praised by The Washington Post as “a world-class concert choir,” Gloriæ Dei Cantores has performed in over 20 countries, including three invitational tours of Russia and a performance at the 900th anniversary of St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice. They make their Shalin Liu Performance Center debut with a program of music for the Lenten season, including composers whose birthdays are being commemorated in 2011: Hovhaness (100) and Liszt (200).

Tickets: $18, $24, $32. 978-546-7391 or www.rockportmusic.org

BEBOP GUITARS

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Sunday, April 17, 4 pm

Shalin Liu Performance Center (37 Main Street, Rockport)

The BeBop Guitars is a guitar ensemble made up of members of the faculty at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Directed by Belmont guitarist and composer John Baboian, the group consists of five teachers from Berklee’s highly regarded guitar department, along with trumpet, vibes, bass, and drums. They will play original compositions along with their unique arrangements of jazz standards, such as Salt Peanuts – Dizzy Gillespie; Perdido – Duke Ellington; and God Bless The Child – Billie Holiday

Tickets: $18, $24, $32. 978-546-7391 or http://www.rockportmusic.org

Tonight! Our EJ To Be The Featured The Alchemy of Art Artist

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Alchemy Bistro continues it’s “The Alchemy of Art” Gallery Series, a yearlong art showcase featuring local artists and benefiting arts education in Gloucester through the Gloucester Education Foundation.  This month’s featured artist is Ellen “EJ” LeFavour.  The April show will open Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 5:30-7:30 with an open gallery night at the bistro featuring complimentary appetizers, the music of Chelsea Berry and a chance to meet the artist.
In a statement from the artist, EJ shared, “I use my paintbrush, camera and computer graphics to express and pass on to others my joy and peace in life.  
Since moving to Cape Ann, I have been focusing on both the natural beauty of the area, and the spiritual connection it imparts, as well as the historical significance of the area.
I hope my work instills a sense of peace in you, gives you joy and expands your love and appreciation of Cape Ann.”
EJ’s lives in Annisquam.  Her works have won numerous awards and found homes in private collections around the world. Her path to the North Shore has taken her through Boston, Jamaica, Key Largo, and East Boston. She also runs Khan Studio which provides services for other artists and the general public which range from photographing . To view more of her work and that of other artists in Khan Studio, go to www.khanstudiointernational.com
All paintings are available for purchase on-site at Alchemy Bistro, 3 Duncan Street in Gloucester with cash or credit at the event and throughout the month.  The series benefits the Gloucester Education Foundation with a 10% donation from the sale of all paintings throughout the year donated to that organization to support and grow arts programs in the schools.  A year-end gala auction is in the works with 100% of the sale of auction proceeds also going to the GEF.
Alchemy would like to extend our Request for Artists and invite local artists who are interested in potentially showing their art at Alchemy to contact us and we will send out our “Guidelines for Consideration” package. Artists to be showcased in 2011 will be contacted by Alchemy. For more information please contact Matt Rose at mattalchemy@gmail.com or at Alchemy at 978-281-3997.  For information on the GEF and it’s mission go to www.thinkthebest.org

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