Tag: Things to do

This Week At Cape Ann Community Cinema (11/25-12/2)

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On Thanksgiving Day at 7:30pm, the Cape Ann Community Cinema at 21 Main Street in Gloucester continues its holiday tradition by again screening Arlo Guthrie’s 1969 chestnut "Alice’s Restaurant." The $10.00 ticket (no passes accepted) benefits Cape Ann’s food pantry, The Open Door. Guests are encourage to bring a non-perishable food item.
During the holiday weekend and the following week, the Cinema will present:
* "Mao’s Last Dancer" (Drama) – Friday the 26th and Sunday the 28th at 12:30pm.
* "The Secret Of Kells" (Animated) – Friday the 26th and Sunday the 28th at 3:00pm.
* "Four Lions" (Comedy) – Friday the 26th through Sunday the 28th at 5:00pm; Tuesday the 30th through Saturday the 4th at 5:00pm.
* "The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets’ Nest" (Thriller) – Friday the 26th through Sunday the 28th at 7:30pm; Tuesday the 30th through Thursday the 2nd at 2:00pm.
* "Best Worst Movie" (Documentary) – Saturday the 27th at 10:00pm.
Special event programming for the week includes:
* "Love’s Labour’s Lost" (Play in HD) – Shakespeare’s immortal comedy, performed in his very own Globe Theatre in London, has its final performances Tuesday the 30th at 7:30pm, Wednesday the 1st at 11:00am, Thursday the 2nd at 7:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday the 4th and 5th at 1:30pm.
* "Race To Nowhere" (Documentary) – Director Vicki Abeles turns the personal political, igniting a national conversation in her new documentary about the pressures faced by American schoolchildren and their teachers in a system and culture obsessed with the illusion of achievement, competition and the pressure to perform. Featuring the heartbreaking stories of young people across the country who have been pushed to the brink, educators who are burned out and worried that students aren’t developing the skills they need, and parents who are trying to do what’s best for their kids, "Race To Nowhere" points to the silent epidemic in our schools: cheating has become commonplace, students have become disengaged, stress-related illness, depression and burnout are rampant, and young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired.
"Race To Nowhere" is a call to mobilize families, educators, and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America to become healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens.
The film plays Wednesday, December 1st at 7:30pm. Director Vicki Abeles will appear for a Q&A via Skype. The $10.00 ticket (no passes accepted) benefits The Gloucester Education Foundation.
Synopses and trailers for all films are available on the Cinema’s website at www.CapeAnnCinema.com, and the Cinema can be reached at (978) 309-8448.

The Farm Is Having Keggs and Eggs For Thanksgiving Again

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The second annual Keggs and Eggs Thanksgiving at The Farm.  The poster’s date is from last year but the whole premise is the same just the date has changed.  This is a Thanksgiving day event.

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Going, Going, Going……………………

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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

 

Things To Do- Middle Street Walk 2010 December 11th

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This is one of the best family days of the entire year in Gloucester.  There’s literally something like 20 things to do and all for little to no money.  We had a blast last year.  look for much more information and interviews with the key players putting this year’s Middle Street Walk together in the coming weeks.

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Weekend Picks From Your Boy Joey

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There really is only one event you need to think about this weekend. 

Things to Do-

Friday November 19th

Rest Up For Sunny D and Folly Cove Rum Night At The Dog Bar on Saturday night

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 20th

Sunny D and Folly Cove Rum Night at Dog Bar

The Singular Greatest Cultural Event In All Of Massachusetts

The Dog Bar will be serving up the drink of the century and will be featuring great live music.

Wait there is MORE….

This will be a TMZ style affair and the  place to be seen Saturday night. The GMG team will be taking red carpet style photos and posting pics & videos all next week. If you have never met any of the team, this is the must add to your social calendar. Practice the Sunny D and Rum song and you too could be on your way to over 3 million views on YOUTUBE! We will have the lyrics available to you for practice this week!

AND That’s not ALL!

Ryan & Wood Distilleries is joining in on the fun and will be giving away some free T-shirts and will be the RUM in the featured drink – Sunny D and Folly Cove Rum!

Wait You want More?

FunBucket is hitting the stage at 9PM. We are hoping they will learn the song and during their break the audience will come up and sing the Sunny D and Rum Song!

Where: Dog Bar – 65 Main Street, Gloucester MA


When: Saturday, November 20th – 8:00PM til CLOSE

and here are the 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.

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Heather Atwood from the Gloucester Times has her picks at Food For Thought

News From Cape Ann Art Haven

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November 2010

ART HAVEN NIGHT AT JALAPENOS!

Join us tonight for some appetizing Mexican food at Jalapenos (located at 86 Main St. in Gloucester)!!  If you’re on the go and don’t have time to sit and eat there, order some take-out.  Ten percent of all profits will be donated to Art Haven so bring family and friends.  We’re offering a raffle for a FREE session of class at Art Haven to anyone who comes so don’t miss out!  We look forward to seeing you all there!!

SAVE THE DATES!

We have a few big events coming up in the next month
that we wish you all to be a part of: 

CAPE ANN PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES: On November 16th from 6-7:30 there will be an informational meeting at Pathways for Children on various programs provided for children and families provided by the Cape Ann community.  It will include dinner and presentations from Art Haven, Cape Ann Families, Cape Ann Museum, and Cape Ann YMCA.  Please join us!

SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN HOUSE:  Join us in our introducing of our Special Needs class! On December 8th from 5:30-7 come meet the teachers and partake in an art activity!
WORKSHOP WEEKS: December 6th to the 17th, we’ll be running workshops with things like block printing, ornament and card making, and holiday mugs!  More information to follow!
BUOY PAINTING AND ICE SCULPTURE:  The holiday season is right around the corner!  Make sure to mark your calendars for our buoy painting and ice sculpture event!  Buoy painting starts Friday, December 10th from 3-7 and continues on Saturday, December 11th from 10-4.  We look forward to celebrating with you all!

Thank you to everyone who donated and participated in our 3rd Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest!  It was a blast!  Your continued support is what keeps us going.  We truly appreciate it.

Sincerely,

Dawn Gadow
Cape Ann Art Haven

Pathways For Children Snow Ball Dec 17th

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SAVE THE DATE:  Pathways for Children is hosting a Snow Ball on Friday, December 17th from 7:00 – 11:00pm at Cruiseport Gloucester, 6 Rowe Square.  Please join us to eat, drink & be merry!  Sumptuous appetizers and cash bar available.  Tickets, $40 each, will be available beginning November 22, and can be purchased in Gloucester at the Deborah Coull Salon (116 Main Street), Pathways (29 Emerson Avenue) or by contacting Pathways at 978.281.2400×154 or cdellaporta@pw4c.org.  We hope to see you there!

Lights of Love at Addison Gilbert Hospital Thursday Dec 2nd

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~ Lights of Love at Addison Gilbert Hospital ~
The 3rd annual Lights of Love fund-raiser,
to benefit cancer care services for patients at
Addison Gilbert Hospital’s Gorton’s Specialty and
Cancer Care Center will take place on
Thursday, December 2 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
outside the Washington Street entrance of
Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington Street,
Gloucester.
A tree-lighting will begin this special event. Many
quality raffle prizes will be available,
including a beautiful seascape oil painting
by award-winning Cape Ann artist
Ken Knowles. The Gloucester High School
Chorus will get everyone into the holiday
season while they are enjoying refreshments.
If you are interested in receiving more
information, please contact:
Shawn Wilson, Co-Chair, shawn@vigaeatery.com
(978) 853-4738
Sue Kyle, Co-Chair, sue@vigaeatery.com
(978) 283-5437
or Rebecca Imperiali, Northeast Health Foundation,
rimperiali@nhshealth.org (978) 236-1624.
http://www.addisongilbert.org/lightsoflove
Don’t miss this fun event and remember to bring
the children – you never know who
might be the special guest at this event!!!

THE NEWS FROM ROCKY NECK via Judy Robinson Cox

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

Go to mail.rockyneckartcolony.org if you are having trouble viewing this email.

ON THE NECK | ANNOUNCEMENTS | MEMBER NEWS | COMMUNITY NEWS | KUDOS | CALENDAR

Nov 26 – Dec 23: Rocky Neck Art Colony Winter Show

Rocky Neck is Going to Town: Great Art in Small Packages

The Rocky Neck Art Colony Winter Show will be open Friday Nov. 26 through Thursday Dec. 23 at 130 Main Street. The opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, December 4, from 5 to 8 pm.

Application Deadline Extended to November 15, 2010

Any art colony member may participate. The application deadline is November 15, 2010. You must appy by that date to be in the show. Click Here for more information and to apply.

MEMBER NEWS

Bodin Historic Photo and Fine Art Gallery welcomes Kathleen Miller

Kathleen Miller

Opening Reception: Saturday, November 13th, 6-10pm

82 Main St. Gloucester, MA

Refreshments will be served.

Hope you can attend!

For more information, please visit www.kmillergallery.com

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Friday, November 19 : Celebrating Guitar Masters

WHAT: “Celebrating the Guitar: A Masters’ Showcase” – Jazz legend Larry Coryell and renowned guitarists Ken Bonfield and Steve Davison to play a concert featuring American fingerstyle guitar – Fall fundraiser for the Society for the Encouragement of the Arts

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 19 – 6 p.m. Art Show Walk-around – 6:30-7:30 Hearty Hors D’Oeuvres – 7:30-10PM Music

WHERE: Bass Rocks Golf Club, 34 Beach Road, Gloucester – Note: Intimate café-style setting; seating is limited

TICKETS: $85

Contact info@searts.org or http://tinyurl.com/searts-2010-benefit

Through November 28: Ruth Mordecai at Soprafina Gallery

Ruth Mordecai (painting)

Ruth Mordecai, Jacob’s Dream, 2010. Acrylic, oil and collage on paper.

A solo show by Ruth Mordecai, Dreams and Symbols, Works on Paper is on display at Soprafina Gallery in Boston’s South End (SOWA district) and continues through November. Soprafina, located on Boston’s Thayer Street, was chosen the second best gallery in Boston by Boston Magazine.

Soprafina Gallery
55 Thayer Street, Boston
617 728 0770 Soprafina.com

Joseph Flack Weiler

Judy Robinson-Cox in OTHER WORLDS at art sites through December 19
Other Worlds

Four person show at

art sites
651 W. Main St., Riverhead, NY 11901
T 631 591 2401 Th-Sun 12-5 PM

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TREAT YOURSELF, FAMILY, FRIENDS

TO A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY GIFT!!!

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2011 SEASON PLAYPASSES ON SALE NOW!!

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CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT (978) 281-4433

OR BUY THEM ON-LINE AT

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OPPORTUNITIES, CLASSES AND COMMUNITY NEWS

Free Golden Acrylic Workshop on SAT November 13th

If you are interested in attending a free Golden Acrylic workshop on Saturday, November 13th, please email Ruth Mordecai at rglouc@comcast.net. More info will be announced if 25 people sign up.

Free Workshop: Marketing for Artists

Friday, Nov. 12 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Whether you are a full- or part-time artist, this interactive workshop will help you promote and sell your artwork in the 21st century.  Susan Fader, co-owner of Ditto Editions and a lifelong artist, will draw on her 30-year career in marketing and promoting fine art and consumer products.  Topics will emphasize today’s art marketing trends and tools. Fader is also the author of "The Artists Giclée Handbook: Digital Fine Art Reproduction." 
Speaker: Susan Fader, Owner, Ditto Editions 
Co-sponsored by Small Business Development Center  and the Creative Economy Association of the North Shore

Click Here to Register

Printmaking Workshops by Elizabeth Hardy at the Rockport Art Association

5 Sessions for $75 or $20 a class

Mondays: 10 am – 1 pm, Nov. 8 thru Dec. 6, 2010, Drop-ins accepted
Linocuts, Monotypes, Stamps,Stencils, Photo transfers, etc.

Printing without a Press
Easy and fun, No experience necessary

Location: The Studio at the rear lower level of the RAA

Contact: The Rockport Art Association at 978-546-6604
or Elizabeth Harty at 978-546-6020

Jayn Gardner Smithing Classes in Beverly Farms, Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:45pm

Jayn Gardner

Jayn Gardner is offering smithing classes in downtown Beverly Farms on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm. A single class is 25 dollars. A series of four is $90. This is an all-levels class. Space is limited so please call 508-284-8663 for details.

Calling All Massachsetts Artists! Come to the Boston MA State House on Nov 18th! 10 AM to 3:30 PM

A R T I S T S  U N D E R  T H E  D O M E

Come to the MA State House on Nov 18th!

The fourth Annual Artists Under the Dome Event 2010 will be held THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010 from 10am to 3:30pm Massachusetts State House’s Nurses Hall (The Big Hall at the Boston State House.)

It is a Free Annual Event for Massachusetts Artists Working in all Disciplines.

More info: http://www.artistsunderthedome.org/annualevent.html

For the fourth time, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is inviting Massachusetts artists working in all disciplines (visual arts, literary, performing, crafts, new media, etc.) to the State House on Thursday, November 18th to thank them for all they contribute to our state’s economy and quality of life. Massachusetts is the only state in the country to have such an event!

The 2010 event is brought to you by the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development, the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, Treasurer Tim Cahill, the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, the Joint Committee of Community Development and Small Business, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Cultural Caucus, and the Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition ( MALC).

Announcements

Goetemann Artist in Residency Program Information Available Online

The application form for the 2011 Goetemann Artist in Residency Program is now available online at www.rockyneckartcolony.org/11Residency_application.pdf

ART, ROCKS! 11/13/2010

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My Fathers family grew up here way back in the 20’s-40’s.

Alot of Sicilian families grew up here.

can you find it?

do you know where this is?

drawn and left at 8:45am 11/13/2010

Rick Isaacs, Organ Builder, Design Engineer C.B. Fisk Part IV

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Rick explains why ivory is no longer used in the creation of the organ keys

side note *this video was edited with Windows Live Movie Maker* for comparison to Apple’s iMovie.

The C.B. Fisk Open House will be November 13 from 2-6PM

for more info–

Weekend Picks From Your Boy Joey, the North Shore Blogger Consortium, The Chamber and North Shore Kids

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Tonight,November 11th

World Premiere Feature Film of Celebrate Gloucester at Cape Ann Community Cinema
Plus Special Live Performances by

Performances by Inge Berge, Dan King, Fly Amero, Allen Estes, Henri Smith

Inge Berge
Dan King
Fly Amero
Pete Lindberg
Allen Estes
Henri Smith

Hors d’oeuvres complements of
Latitude 43, Alchemy & Jalapeños
Beer & Wine Tasting
Tickets $20 ~ Seating is Limited ~ Call 978.525.9093
Save $9.50 Get a signed DVD and go to the Party
only $35 Click Here

Did you miss Gloucester’s most talked about event of the summer? Or do you just want to party with the stars of the show. You can have the Celebrate Gloucester experience in the intimate comfort of Cape Ann Community Cinema with the world premiere screening of Celebrate Gloucester (Director’s Cut), great sound, good food, wine, beer and special live performances. Best of all you can buy a Limited Edition Two-DVD Set (including bonus performances and special features) signed by the Sam Hartson, the director, and some of the performers.
Doors, food and drinks at 7:30pm. Screening at 8pm. Live performances before and after the film. If you can’t make the DVD Release Party Click here to pre-order the Limited Edition Two-DVD Set. Portions of the proceeds from DVD sales and Release Party tickets benefit The Gloucester Fund.

Friday November 12th

Gloucester Football vs Swampscott at Newell Stadium 7PM Under The Lights

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For all North Shore High School Football Schedules the Salem Evening News Lists Them Here

Saturday November 13th

C.B. Fisk Open House and Showing of OPUS 137

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The Weekly Catch From The Chamber of Commerce

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And here are the North Shore Blogger Consortium Picks-

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Abby shares her picks from 5th Joy.

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

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Choices from all over New England at The Two Palaverers.

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

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

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Good Morning Gloucester weekend picks here

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C B Fisk Open House Invitation and OPUS 137 Video Part III

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Dear Joey,

Here’s our open house invitation again which I hope you will find time and space to run again towards the end of the week, I hope you’ll stop in too. We expect to have several hundred people at our shop on Saturday, especially since this organ will be going to a church so close to home lots of Andover parishioners will also show up. There are tours of the shop at 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 and folks are invited to play the organ as well.

By the way, thanks so much for your support of the Sawyer Free Library, it is much appreciated. The Board and staff work hard to give Gloucester the library it needs.

Regards,

Greg

I’d love to see Willie  “Loco” Alexander jam out on the OPUS 137

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Celebrate Gloucester Release Party Benefit Thursday Night

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This is going to be a blast!!!!!!! I’ll be there, will you?

Peter Van Ness Writes-

Hey Joey,

Pete Lindberg, who was originally not able to play at the Celebrate Gloucester Release Party Benefit is going to be there after all.  That means you can see live performances by 6 of the stars who were at the original concert.  Plus Sam Hartson, the director, will be there.  Here’s the new poster including a great screen shot of Pete from the film.

There are still seats left, but it will likely sell out, so tell people to call 978.525.9093 to reserve a seat or go to this link: http://www.gimmesound.com/CelebrateGloucester.cfm

See you there!

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Cape Ann Skeptics To Meet November 16th

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Welcome to Cape Ann Skeptics

We are a group of people interested in exploring the world with a skeptical point of view.

One definition of skepticism is "rational, critical, and scientific thinking." We are not cynics nor contrarians. Rather, we are people who look at the world rationally.

Skeptics in the Pub

There are Skeptics in the Pub meetings around the world. It’s an opportunity for skeptics and those who want to learn more about skepticism to gather and share ideas.

The third Skeptics in the Pub is on November 16 at 6:00PM. We are meeting at the Dog Bar, 65 Main St. Gloucester.
"Cryptozoology – Is It Cryptic and Is It Zoology?" by Rosie Sagall
Send your questions to Rosie

Meeting are scheduled for third Tuesday of every month.

Agenda:
  6:00-6:30 – Meet and greet with time to order food and drink
  6:30-7:00 – Presentation
  7:00-8:00 and beyond – Questions and Answers and discussion

All are welcome!

Send an email to rich@capeannskeptics.com to join our mailing list and learn about upcoming events.

Chickity Check It! North Shore Kid

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Maybe all the moms and dads out there already know about this and I’m late to the game but just in case they aren’t in the know- this is IMO the definitive guide to what to do with your kids each week if you live North of Boston. 

It is comprehensive and very easy to navigate.  I’ve never seen such a well laid out and easy to understand calendar of things to do format on the web as this one.

I rarely get days off this time of year but when I do there are often times the Mrs and I will look at each other and ask “what do you want to do?”  My response 9 times out of 10-“I dunno, what do you want to do”

Let North Shore Kids be your guide and ease the pressure of finding great things to do with your family each and every week.  I’ll be adding in a link to the weekend pics roundup as well.

Here’s the link-

North Shore Kid