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The Weekly Catch From The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce

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THIS WEEK ON CAPE ANN

ROCKPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY presents Meet the Author, featuring Stephen McCauley as he discusses his latest book, "Insignificant Others,", on Wednesday, June 30, at 7pm. 978-546-6934

ROCKY NECK ART COLONY: Save the first Thursday of every month from June to September for Nights on the Neck, 5-9pm. Open Galleries and wonderful entertainment on Rocky Neck in Gloucester.

GLOUCESTER STAGE’S 2010 season kicks off with Table Manners, a heartbreakingly hilarious reunion of adult siblings and their spouses and the first play of Alan Ayckbourn’s infamous The Norman Conquests trilogy, June 17 through July 3. The production features the return of Academy Award nominee and Gloucester resident Lindsay Crouse to Gloucester Stage as she joins an all star cast of Boston actors. 978-281-4433

THE CAPE ANN FARMERS’ MARKET will be open every Thursday through October 7, 3-6:30pm at its new location– I-4/C-2 on Rogers Street.

GLOUCESTER UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH, located at the corner of Middle and Church Streets in Gloucester, will host an Overboard Concert Series every Friday in July at 8pm. General Admission, $10 – Students & Seniors, $5. Overboard is an a cappella group of 6 singers that have performed in Boston, the North Shore, and around New England and were nominated for 8 awards in 2010. 978-283-3410

THE ONE HOUR AT A TIME GANG’S next downtown Gloucester Clean-up session will be on Saturday, July 3, 8am, meeting at on the Boulevard– near the entry to Stage Fort Park. Please bring gloves!

THE CAPE ANN MUSEUM invites families to a theatrical performance at the White-Ellery House on Saturday, July 3, at 11am. Beauport Anthology is a collection of dramatic monologues of historical characters from Gloucester, 1600 – 1900. There will also be an arts activity for children and families provided by Cape Ann Art Haven. These programs are free and open to the public. 978-283-0455

INDEPENDENCE DAY INFORMATION is available on the Chamber’s website–www.capeannvacations.com, including event times and parade routes.

BOULEVARD EXTRAVAGANZA presents free live music before and after the HORRIBLES PARADE on the Boulevard (near the Blynman drawbridge) in Gloucester on Saturday, July 3, starting at 5pm. Safety – Gloucester’s best 80s band will kick things off with a rockin’ set at 5pm – awesome hair, awesome tunes. Horribles Parade st…arts at 6pm. Immediately following the parade, Henri Smith New Orleans Friends and Flavours plays jazz, blues and New Orleans favorites. Runaround – Gloucester’s favorite ska band follows. Fireworks begin at 10pm. Don’t leave after the fireworks. Stick around for a very special surprise.

Enjoy Gloucester’s fireworks from terrace and lawn of BEAUPORT, SLEEPER-MCCANN HOUSE on Saturday, July 3, 7-10pm. Bring blankets, chairs, picnics, and mosquito spray. Candles are prohibited. The house is open for abridge tours on the half-hour. Adults and children over twelve only, please. $10 for Historic New England members, $18 for nonmembers. Reservations required. 978-283-0800

CAPTAIN BILL & SONS WHALE WATCH will host a July 3 Fireworks Cruise aboard the Miss Cape Ann, departing from Harbor Loop (behind Captain Carlo’s). Boarding begins at 8:30pm. Adults $22, children $15. Beer, wine, and cash galley. Reservations recommended. 978-283-6995

Come join the YANKEE FLEET on 3rd of July for a night of fun with the fireworks! Come celebrate the festivities of Independence Day and enjoy the fireworks from the best view in town! We will be departing from East Gloucester Marina at 121 East Main Street at 8:30pm and returning at 11:30pm. Tickets $20/Adults, $15/children under 12 years old. Information/reservations: 1-800-942-5464

LANESVILLE EMERGENCY ACTION PROGRAM will hold the Whistleblowers 4K Road Race (start: 10am) and Whistleblowers 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (start: 10:45am) on Saturday, July 3. Check-in: 8:30-9:45. Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan Street in Gloucester. Go to leap-lanesville.org for mapped course, registration forms, award categories, discounts, and more. Information: LEAPJuly4@aol.com.

LANESVILLE EMERGENCY ACTION PROGRAM will host an Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 8:30am-1pm. Join a 3-legged race, show your strength in the tug of war, grab something from the grill or walk the neighborhood as you collect items for the scavenger hunt. Check out leap-lanesville.org for lots of extravaganza details, directions, discounts and race registration forms. Information: LEAPJuly4@aol.com.

THE SEAWARD INN, Rockport, will feature Patti DeRosa, an Acoustic / Folk singer – songwriter-guitarist Sunday Morning Live, July 4th. 9am-noon during a Breakfast Buffet by the Sea. Patti’s powerful presence is fun, funky and sizzling. There is no cover charge. 978-546-3471

ROCKPORT LEGION BAND CONCERT SERIES. Sunday, at 7pm at the bandstand overlooking Rockport’s Back Beach. Concerts will be held every Sunday evening through August 30; listeners are invited to bring their own chairs or blankets to this family-friendly program.

Join Celtic singer Michael O’Leary and string players Bob & Jennifer Strom for their Celtic music session on Sundays from 6-9pm, July 4 & 18 at THE LANDING AT 7 CENTRAL in Manchester. An acoustic session of mostly traditional songs and tunes from the Celtic countries.

We are pleased to announce the 2010 PAINTING-BY-THE-SEA, PLEIN AIR CONTEST AND EXHIBITION. Artists from around New England will be exhibiting recent Cape Ann paintings July 1-31 at the Manchester-by-the-Sea Historical Society’s Trask House. Monday-Friday, 9am-12noon. Additional hours can be arranged to view the exhibition by calling 978-546-6700

Opening Reception: Friday, July 9, 6-8 pm. All are welcome.

ROCKPORT GARDEN CLUB presents its 2010 Garden Tour July 9-10, 10am-4pm. Tour Rockport’s private coastal gardens. Luncheon, Plant Sale, and Sale of Original Art at one designated garden. Tickets $25, available at Toad Hall Bookstore. Allproceeds used to plant & maintain town gardens and to fund civic projects.

VALENTINO’S RESTAURANT, located at 38 Main Street in Gloucester’s North End, will host Murder Mystery Dinners on Saturdays, July 10 and August 14. Show and dinner 7:30pm, doors open at 7pm. Ticket price includes: All you can eat pizza, pasta & meatballs, chicken wings, salad …and the Show! Cash bar available. Tips not included.. Pre-reservations: 978-283-6186

Karen Pischke of DREAMTIME WELLNESS will host Cape Ann Walking Meditations-on Saturday, July 10, 10am-12noon, and Saturday, August 21, 10am-12noon. Call for information/reservations. 978-283-4258   x-5

LOCAL COLORS ARTISTS’ COOPERATIVE, 121 Main Street in Gloucester, invites the public to come see ‘The Beauty of Cape Ann’ a new exhibit of oil paintings by Patricia Doherty. This special exhibit runs from July 3-23 with a reception to meet the artist on Saturday, July 10, 6-8pm. 978-283-3996

THE TRYIAN-ASHLER-ACACIA LODGE’S 6th Annual "Race To The Bottom" Wacky Cardboard Boat Race Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, July 10, 11am-3pm at Back Beach in Rockport. This time frame allows you to build your boat from a prepackaged kit (cardboard, duct tape, etc) and then race it. $100 per team donation., which is used for scholarship funds and community charity within the Cape Ann Area. 978-546-6788

THE GLOUCESTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH at 436 Washington Street is having its annual fair on Saturday, July 10, 8:30am to 1:30pm. Featuring fresh coffee and homemade donuts, crafts and toys, jewelry, books, and white elephants. Don’t forget our wonderful bake table where everything has been made by our wonderful ladies!. Lobster roll, chips and a drink for only $12 or a chicken salad wrap, chips and drink for $6.

ANNISQUAM VILLAGE CHURCH, in collaboration with the Sawyer Free Library, presents "Oh How Can I Keep on Singing? Voices of Pioneer Women in the Poetry of Jana Harris" on Sunday, July 11, 8pm at Annisquam Village Church. Featuring music by ‘Leven with Susan Slowick, violin. 978-281-9763

Celtic Music Sail. Join Michael O’Leary & Friends for a floating ‘seisiun’, an evening of traditional songs ‘n tunes aboard the SCHOONER THOMAS E. LANNON as it takes a sunset sail around beautiful Gloucester harbor on Sunday, July 11, 6-8:30pm. 978-281-6634

ANTONIO GENTILE BANDSTAND CONCERT SERIES. Sunday, July 11, at 7pm, Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, featuring North Shore Concert Band’s "American Salute" directed by David Benjamin
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SAVE THE DATE

SENIORCARE’S SUMMER SUNSET CRUISE. What better way to enjoy a summer evening than to enjoy great music, great food, and great friends aboard a harbor cruise? Join us on the Hurricane II for a great time on Thursday, July 15, 6:30-9:30pm. The cruise will take you to Salem Harbor and back, weather permitting. There will be a cash bar, light buffet, door prizes, a raffle, and music by Leo’s Classic Hits. $25/person.

THE ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATION will host an Opening Reception & Book Launch of "Harold Rotenberg, An Artist’s Journey" on Friday, July 16, 5-7pm. Come celebrate Harold Rotenberg’s 105th birthday. Meet the artist. Refreshments. $25 admission . 978-546-6604

Runners of all ages and abilities can now register as individuals or teams for the 7TH ANNUAL SEACOAST SEVEN ROAD RACE, a 7-mile run to directly benefit the residents of Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. This year’s Seacoast Seven will be held on Saturday, July 17, with a 1-mile fun run beginning at 8:30am and the 7-mile road race kicking off at 9am, both from Stage Fort Park. 978-283-0300

THE GLOUCESTER MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER is proud to present SEASCAPE on July 24–25. This 2-day festival celebrates Gloucester’s relationship with the sea through music, dance, storytelling and the visual arts. SEASCAPE is produced with grant funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Massachusetts Cultural Commission. 978-281-0470

ROCKPORT MUSIC presents Regina Carter in Concert on Saturday, July 24, 8pm at the Shalin Liu Performance Center. This performance features music from Ms. Carter’s new album "Reverse Thread," a collection of infectious African folk melodies in a beautiful, contemporary interpretation as only Regina can provide – that of a musician internationally acclaimed as among the most transcendent voices of contemporary violin. 978-546-7391 BUSINESS BRIEFS – News and Special Offers from Chamber Members

THE GLOUCESTER FIREWORKS COMMITTEE is very hard at working trying to raise funds for the July 3rd fireworks which follow the Horribles Parade. Help the harbor sparkle July 3rd by sending a donation to The Gloucester Fund, 45 Middle St., Gloucester, MA 01930. All donations are tax deductible. Please indicate on your check "Fireworks".

THE GLOUCESTER HORRIBLES PARADE COMMITTEE needs your support to keep this popular annual event going. Please consider a donation of any amount, which can be sent to The Gloucester Horribles Parade Committee, PO Box 924, Gloucester, MA 01930.

Release and renew with sound and song at SoulSong, a relaxing yet energizing class led by singer and song-leader Michael O’Leary. If you can talk you can sing! 7-week session starts Wednesdays, June 30 & July 7, 7-9pm at the 222 ARTS & WELLNESS CENTER. Private sessions also available. 978-283-0495  or Michael@222artsandwellness.com

THE CENTRAL STREET GALLERY, 11 Central Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, is showing Summer paintings by their award-winning artists. Come and see these plain-air pictures of Cape Ann, or have our Gallery Director, Alison Rowell help you choose that special gift. Hours: Thursday through Sunday, noon-6pm. at. 978-526-7650

EASTERN POINT DAY SCHOOL offers an interdisciplinary summer experience for children ages 5 – 9 (grades K-4, 2010-11). Each one week session will introduce a theme and bring it to life with literature, geography, science, art and music through fun, experiential, and informative activities. Children will also have the opportunity to play games and sports outside and visit scenic Niles Beach. 978-283-1700

THE MARIA MILES VISITOR CENTER on Route 95 in Salisbury will reopen on Thursday, July 1. There will be an opening day ceremony starting at 9am with Secretary of Transportation, Jeff Mullan.

O’NEIL FITNESS is celebrating its tenth season of The Boot Camp Workout. Monday-Friday 6-7am at Good Harbor Beach. All fitness levels are warmly welcomed. call Tracy O’Neil at 978-290-2365, or just show up!

Art In Lanesville Call To Artists!

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For More Info- www.lanesvillecommunitycenter.org. We want to make sure that the word gets out to as many artists that might want to show at Art in Lanesville as possible!

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Thanks SO much,
Kurt
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Kurt Ankeny
Ankeny Studio
978.281.2803
www.ankenystudio.com

If you don’t know much about Art in Lanesville, this is the 8th annual show, and its a show where the only requirement for entry is residence in Lanesville (and we let those nice folks in Bay View in as well.) It’s put on by the Lanesville Community Center, and it’s not only a showcase of all the talent we have in this little hamlet on the far side of the island, but its a great place for budding artists and shy hobbyists to get their feet wet with some exposure. We’ve had lots of people, young and old that have taken Art in Lanesville as their first opportunity to show their art to the world, and that’s one of our main goals.

 

As I often say to David Cox over breakfast- “Lanesville-Bay View-Annisquam, what’s the difference?”

He loves it when I say that- NOT!

Things To Do- GREENBELT TRAIL RUN (5K OR 10K) July 17, 2010

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Hello Joey,
My name is Julia and I work at the Essex County Greenbelt Association.  
We are having an upcoming trail run, as part of the North Shore Trail  
Series, on our Pingree Reservation on July 17.
I was wondering if you could please post this description about the  
run on your blog to help promote the run:
GREENBELT TRAIL RUN (5K OR 10K)
July 17, 2010
9 a.m. start
Pingree Reservation, Pingree School, Hamilton, MA
*Only the 10K race is part of the North Shore Trail Series
Greenbelt’s Run for the Hills trail race is back for a third year!  
Last year’s run had a wonderful turnout and was a lot of fun. As  
always, we are excited to promote the use of our conserved land for  
the sport of trail running. This year, Run for the Hills 10K is part  
of the North Shore Trail Series!
Encouraging people to get outdoors and on our properties for  
recreational pursuits is important to Greenbelt. We expect this race  
will encourage both novice and experienced runners to lace up and hit  
the trail!
As a regional land trust, we have a responsibility to educate  
community members about the benefits of land conservation. One way to  
have people understand why conservation is important is to help them  
enjoy and experience protected land in their community. With the trail  
run, we will introduce more people to our land conservation efforts,  
while providing a fun and healthy outdoor activity.
Or do I need to post this description about the trail series run on  
your blog, and if so, how do I go about doing so?
Thank you for your help,
Julia

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Boulevard Extravaganza Presents Free Live Music Before And After The Horribles Parade

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SAFETY

Dear Joey,

I’m working with Ringo Tarr on this event.  Would you be able to  promote it on GMG?

Thanks,

pvn

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Peter Van Ness

pvn@gimmesound.com

988.525.9093

Boulevard Extravaganza presents free live music before and after the Horribles Parade

Boulevard Extravaganza Presents free live music on the Boulevard (near the Blynman drawbridge) in Gloucester, MA on Saturday, July 3 starting at 5pm.

Safety – Gloucester’s best 80s band will kick things off with a rockin’ set at 5pm – awesome hair, awesome tunes. http://www.myspace.com/safetygloucester

Horribles Parade starts at 6pm.

Immediately following the parade, Henri Smith New Orleans Friends and Flavours plays jazz, blues and New Orleans favorites.  http://www.gimmesound.com/HenriSmith/

Runaround – Gloucester’s favorite ska band follows.

Fireworks begin at 10pm.

Don’t leave after the fireworks.  Stick around for a very special surprise.

For more details and to preview some of the music visit http://www.gimmesound.com/Venue.cfm?vID=163.

Henri-Smith

GOT Wheels

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GOT Wheels – Gloucester-on-Two Wheels

Want to join a group of riders? Want to turn Gloucester into a riding community? Want to make the streets safer to ride on? Want to have great trails to ride on?

Visit Facebook for discussions and upcoming rides:

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Baby on Board!

Cape Ann Chamber Of Commerce Weekly Highlights

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The Weekly Catch
Weekly Highlights from the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester by the Sea, and Essex
June 23, 2010

CapeAnnChamber.com

CapeAnnVacations.com

RockportUSA.com

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS


Goods & Services Auction
Cruiseport Gloucester
Live Auction: July 16, featuring a live and silent auction
Online Auction: July 14-26, featuring over $10,000 in goods

Evening Business Exchange
The Landing at 7 Central, Manchester-by-The-Sea
July 21

Joint Networking Mixer
with North Shore, Salem, Marblehead, and Beverly Chambers of Commerce
North Shore Music Theatre
July 22

Manchester Arts Festival
Downtown Manchester-by-the-Sea
July 24

Gloucester Sidewalk Days
Downtown Gloucester
August 5-7

Gloucester Waterfront Festival
Stage Fort Park
August 14-15

Gloucester Schooner Festival
Gloucester Harbor
September 3-6

THIS WEEK ON CAPE ANN

GLOUCESTER STAGE’S 2010 season kicks off with Table Manners, a heartbreakingly hilarious reunion of adult siblings and their spouses and the first play of Alan Ayckbourn’s infamous The Norman Conquests trilogy, June 17 through July 3. The production features the return of Academy Award nominee and Gloucester resident Lindsay Crouse to Gloucester Stage as she joins an all star cast of Boston actors. 978-281-4433

ST. PETER’S FIESTA is a five day festival honoring the patron saint of the fisherman St. Peter. The festival is put on by the Italian American community of Gloucester. Viva St. Pietro!

Please join us as we welcome back Eoin Vincent to THE ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATION, to give his "Eyes of Tanzania" lecture Part II on Wednesday, June 23, 7pm. Eoin will be reporting updates regarding this important project. Free and Open to the Public Refreshments and a book signing will follow the lecture. 978-546-6604

ROCKPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY presents a panel discussion, featuring nonfiction writers, on Wednesday, June 23, at 7pm. "Memoir: From the Personal to the Universal" explores the relationship between author and reader, between personal anecdote and broader understandings. 978-546-6934

CAPE ANN MUSEUM is pleased to present New England’s Vernacular Architecture and the Atlantic World, presented by J. Ritchie Garrison, Director of Winterthur Program in Early American Material Culture at the University of Delaware, on Thursday, June 24 at 7pm. $10/Museum members, $15/non-members. Reservations are required. 978-283-0455  x11.

THE CAPE ANN FARMERS’ MARKET will open the 2010 season on Thursday, June 24, 3-6:30pm at its new location– I-4/C-2 on Rogers Street. The market will be open from every Thursday from June 24 to October 7.

To celebrate Gloucester’s annual St. Peter’s Fiesta, THE CAPE ANN COMMUNITY CINEMA, located at 21 Main Street in downtown Gloucester, will present a trio of popular Italian films – one classic and two recent hits plus a free fishing film – to kick off the 5-day downtown celebration throughout the second half of June. Check the website for schedules. 978-309-8448

ROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL continues this weekend. Tickets are still available for Friday’s concert with the Biava Quartet with Stephen Salters, baritone. Check the website for full details. 978-546-7391

Kick off Fiesta with a Sunset Music Sail on the SCHOONER THOMAS E. LANNON on Friday, June 25, 6-8pm. Local musicians perform acoustic bluegrass, Celtic, folk music, etc. as the Schooner sails around Gloucester harbor. Tickets are $47.50/adults, $42.50/seniors, and $35/children. Seating is limited and reservations are suggested. 978-281-6634

BEAUPORT, SLEEPER-MCCANN HOUSE closes to the public at 3pm this Saturday, June 26, for a private function, but is open for guided tours at 10am, 11am, 12noon, 1pm and 2pm. The grounds will remain open until 5pm. 978-283-0800

 

Karen Pischke of DREAMTIME WELLNESS will host a Reiki I Class on Saturday and Sunday, June 26 and 27, 10am-6pm in Manchester. Call for information/reservations. 978-283-4258 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting   978-283-4258 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 978-526-4400  x-5

NEW ENGLAND PIRATE FAIRE. June 26-27, 10am-5pm, Stage Fort Park, Gloucester. Admission is $12 for adults; $10 for senior citizens, students, and military personnel (positive ID required!); and $8 for children age 12 and under. Rain or shine. Saturday, June 26 is Gloucester Day. Gloucester residents who show proof of residency at the gate (driver’s license, MA state ID, or other form of picture ID showing a Gloucester address) will receive $4 off an adult admission. (Discounts cannot be combined; the greater discount will be honored.)

THE FISHERMEN’S WIVES ASSOCATION invites you to "Hands Across the Sand"-the largest world-wide event against offshore oil drilling in history on Saturday, June 26, 11:30am at Good Harbor Beach and Pavilion Beach. Angela Sanfilippo: 978-283-2504, Jane Barry: 978-335-1573 .

THE SEAWARD INN, Rockport, will feature Tom Rousseau, an Acoustic / Americana /Folk Rock singer – songwriter Sunday Morning Live, June 27, 9am-noon during a Breakfast Buffet by the Sea. Tom’s wife may join him in song during the concert. There is no cover charge. 978-546-3471

Celtic Music Sail. Join Michael O’Leary & Friends for a floating ‘seisiun’, an evening of traditional songs ‘n tunes aboard the SCHOONER THOMAS E. LANNON as it takes a sunset sail around beautiful Gloucester harbor on Saturday, June 26, 6-8:30pm. 978-281-6634

THE CAPE ANN AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION will host a free outdoor demonstration of amateur radio on Saturday, June 26, starting at 2pm, and runs 24 hours straight until Sunday, June 27, at the James Babson Cooperage Museum Field. This is a fun and educational outdoor event where we show we show yesterdays technologies such as morse code but we also show how we use today’s computer technology to transmit digitally to amateur radio operators around the world as well as on satellites.

ROCKPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY presents Meet the Author, featuring Stephen McCauley as he discusses his latest book, "Insignificant Others,", on Wednesday, June 30, at 7pm. 978-546-6934

We are pleased to announce the 2010 PAINTING-BY-THE-SEA, PLEIN AIR CONTEST AND EXHIBITION. Artists from around New England will be exhibiting recent Cape Ann paintings July 1-31 at the Manchester-by-the-Sea Historical Society’s Trask House. Monday-Friday, 9am-12noon. Additional hours can be arranged to view the exhibition by calling 978-546-6700 . Opening Reception: Friday, July 9, 6-8 pm. All are welcome.

INDEPENDENCE DAY INFORMATION is available on the Chamber’s website–www.capeannvacations.com, including event times and parade routes.

THE CAPE ANN MUSEUM invites families to a theatrical performance at the White-Ellery House on Saturday, July 3, at 11am. Beauport Anthology is a collection of dramatic monologues of historical characters from Gloucester, 1600 – 1900. There will also be an arts activity for children and families provided by Cape Ann Art Haven. These programs are free and open to the public. 978-283-0455

Enjoy Gloucester’s fireworks from terrace and lawn of BEAUPORT, SLEEPER-MCCANN HOUSE on Saturday, July 3, 7-10pm. Bring blankets, chairs, picnics, and mosquito spray. Candles are prohibited. The house is open for abridge tours on the half-hour. Adults and children over twelve only, please. $10 for Historic New England members, $18 for nonmembers. Reservations required. 978-283-0800

LANESVILLE EMERGENCY ACTION PROGRAM will hold the Whistleblowers 4K Road Race (start: 10am) and Whistleblowers 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (start: 10:45am) on Saturday, July 3. Check-in: 8:30-9:45. Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan Street in Gloucester. Go to leap-lanesville.org for mapped course, registration forms, award categories, discounts, and more. Information: LEAPJuly4@aol.com.

LANESVILLE EMERGENCY ACTION PROGRAM will host an Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3, 8:30am-1pm. Join a 3-legged race, show your strength in the tug of war, grab something from the grill or walk the neighborhood as you collect items for the scavenger hunt. Check out leap-lanesville.org for lots of extravaganza details, directions, discounts and race registration forms. Information: LEAPJuly4@aol.com.

ROCKPORT LEGION BAND CONCERT SERIES. Sunday, July 4, at 7pm at the bandstand overlooking Rockport’s Back Beach. Concerts will be held every Sunday evening through August 30; listeners are invited to bring their own chairs or blankets to this family-friendly program.

SAVE THE DATE

ROCKPORT GARDEN CLUB presents its 2010 Garden Tour July 9-10, 10am-4pm. Tour Rockport’s private coastal gardens. Luncheon, Plant Sale, and Sale of Original Art at one designated garden. Tickets $25, available at Toad Hall Bookstore. Allproceeds used to plant & maintain town gardens and to fund civic projects.

VALENTINO’S RESTAURANT, located at 38 Main Street in Gloucester’s North End, will host Murder Mystery Dinners on Saturdays, July 10 and August 14. Show and dinner 7:30pm, doors open at 7pm. Ticket price includes: All you can eat pizza, pasta & meatballs, chicken wings, salad …and the Show! Cash bar available. Tips not included.. Pre-reservations: 978-283-6186 .

Karen Pischke of DREAMTIME WELLNESS will host Cape Ann Walking Meditations-on Saturday, July 10, 10am-12noon, and Saturday, August 21, 10am-12noon. Call for information/reservations. 978-283-4258  or 978-526-4400  x-5

SENIORCARE’S SUMMER SUNSET CRUISE. What better way to enjoy a summer evening than to enjoy great music, great food, and great friends aboard a harbor cruise? Join us on the Hurricane II for a great time on Thursday, July 15, 6:30-9:30pm. The cruise will take you to Salem Harbor and back, weather permitting. There will be a cash bar, light buffet, door prizes, a raffle, and music by Leo’s Classic Hits. $25/person.

THE ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATION will host an Opening Reception & Book Launch of "Harold Rotenberg, An Artist’s Journey" on Friday, July 16, 5-7pm. Come celebrate Harold Rotenberg’s 105th birthday. Meet the artist. Refreshments. $25 admission . 978-546-6604

Runners of all ages and abilities can now register as individuals or teams for the 7TH ANNUAL SEACOAST SEVEN ROAD RACE, a 7-mile run to directly benefit the residents of Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. This year’s Seacoast Seven will be held on Saturday, July 17, with a 1-mile fun run beginning at 8:30am and the 7-mile road race kicking off at 9am, both from Stage Fort Park. 978-283-0300

Local Farm: Green Meadows Farm

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Local CSA farm, Green Meadows Farm in Hamilton is a certified organic farm raising vegetables, fruits and heritage breeds of livestock. Visit the Farmstand to pick up both their own in-season wares and other natural and organic dry goods, local cheeses, milk, meat and gifts. Join the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and pick up a weekly share of fresh produce, fruit, flowers, or meat. Join the co-op for wholesale prices on products or discover the wonder of the farm at one of their many excellent educational programs. Visit the chickens, baby sheep, and baby piggies (not so wee anymore) or accept their invitation to build a faerie house in their forest faerie village!

Farmer Andrew with the farm dog, Otis!

Farmer Andrew and Farmdog Otis

Green Meadows Farm Collage

Gloucester Zen- Women’s Seine Boat Crew Practice Session

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Minimal Editing- Minimal Commentary- Just A Slice of Time On Gloucester Harbor
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Tick Tick Tick- 5 Days Til Fiesta!!!!!!!

Today- A Ridiculous Number of Events In Gloucester

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It’s an Embarrassment of Cultural Riches In Gloucester Today

This Morning The Pancake Breakfast at 8:00AM followed by the International Dory Races At The Head of The Harbor or Viewed from The State Fish Pier.

Cape Ann Artisan Tour All Day

Pirate Faire At Stage Fort Park

A Train Orchestra At Amy’s Coffee And Cones Deck from 4-8

Downtown Gloucester Block Party- Not To Be Missed 6PM-

What Events Do You Plan To Attend?

Saint Peter’s Fiesta Schedule of Events

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It’s the very best time of the year and NO ONE Will Cover It Like Good Morning Gloucester

From The Saint Peter’s Fiesta Website

ST. PETER’S FIESTA 2010
NOVENA JUNE 14 THRU JUNE 22

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23
7:00 p.m.-10:00p.m.—– **MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
at St. Peter’s Park
“FOREVER LEGENDS” featuring “Sinatra and Friends”
THURSDAY, JUNE 24
6:00 p.m. FIESTA FIVE ROAD RACE – with Cape Ann YMCA – starting at St. Peter’s Square
8:00-12:00 Youth Block Dance / D.J, Sam Santuccio
FRIDAY, JUNE 25
4:45 p.m. GREASY POLE CONTEST and
WOMEN’S SEINE BOAT RACES
6:30 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT – Prior to Opening Ceremony
7:30 p.m. **FORMAL OPENING– St. Peter’s Square
Program immediately following until Midnight
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT —“SEABREEZE”

SATURDAY, JUNE 26
9:30 a.m. YOUTH AND ADULT SOCCER GAMES –
Newell Stadium
10:a.m. Military Seine Boat Race- USCG vs.
US Navy- Pavilion Beach
Gloucester Fire Dept. vs. Gloucester Police Dept. Race
2:30 pm ——-**CHAMIONSHIP SERIES-
YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT at Fort Playground
(Rain date—Sunday June 28)
3:00 p.m. CHILDREN’S GAMES – at Beach Court
4:45 p.m. SPORTS EVENTS – at Pavilion Beach
Seine Boat Races and Greasy Pole Contest

6:00pm – 12:00AM MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT –
St. Peter’s Square –
Jimmy Geany Entertainers, featuring
Vocalist Angela Rossi
SUNDAY, June 27
10:00 a.m. CELEBRATION OF MASS OF ST. PETER, at – – – St.Peter’s Park
12:00 noon PROCESSION FOLLOWING THE CELEBRATION OF MASS
3:00 p.m. BLESSING OF THE FLEET- at Stacy Boulevard –
3:00 pm Concert, United States Navy Band Northeast, St.Peter’s Park
4:45 p.m. SPORTS EVENTS – at Pavilion Beach – SEINE BOAT RACES and GREASY POLE CONTEST.
6:00 PM CONCERT ST. ALFIO’S BAND,(1 HOUR) ST. PETER’S PARK
6:30 p.m. CHILDREN’S PINATA CONTEST – at Pascucci Court

7:30-PM ——**AWARDS CEREMONY. for winners of Sporting Events.

8:30 pm MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT — St. Peter’s Park
Jimmy Geany Entertainers, featuring
Vocalist Angela Rossi
10:00 p.m. FIREWORKS DISPLAY (weather permitting)
ENTERTAINMENT CONTINUED-
11:00 p.m. Raffle drawing and Closing Procession

MANY THANKS FOR YOUR DONATIONS OFFERED AT
ST. PETER’S ALTAR VIVA SAN PIETRO.

Alchemy Cafe and Bistro

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Alchemy Cafe and Bistro boasts a new Spring menu full of goodies and a redesigned interior with more big chairs and comfy corners. A beautiful and funky new metal sign on the corner should attract some attention. The menu offers yummy sharing tapas as well as pizza and delicious entrees. I love that they really try to source everything locally and care where their meat comes from and what it has eaten. I had to go here after Joey’s food map. There was a serious shortage of Alchemy photos – I had to be sure it got on that food map – and I did my duty. It was tough, boy, I tell you! I managed though…

Rob ordered the grass-fed burger and fries, which were heavily wife-taxed, and my sea bass managed to be eaten almost entirely by me as well. (Poor Rob.) Asparagus with poached egg tapas and a lavender creme caramel dessert made for a fine, rare date night indeed!

10-Picture slide show

Alchemy Cafe and Bistro – click photo for slide show

Are you hungry?

Grilled Asparagus
poached egg, truffle oil, shaved Grana Padano, 
and smoked sea salt – 6

Pan Seared Striped Bass
marinated squash and salsa verde – 16

Grass Fed Beef Burger
bacon onion jam, herb cheese, lettuce, tomato, 
homemade pickles and a black pepper bun – 13

Spring Peas with Butter & Parsley – 5

Lavender Scented Crème Caramel
organic honey custard, fresh berries, caramel sauce – 6

A-Train Orchestra Saturday at Amy’s Coffee and Cones

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Amy Writes-

A-Train Orchestra is going to be playing on the deck of Amy’s Coffee & Cones this Saturday, June 19th from 4pm-8pm.  They are a fun band and crowd pleaser…they perform jump blues, boogie and soul!!!  The drummer is Gloucester’s very own Dave “Doc” Vincent, it’s sure to be a fabulous time!    Also very exciting news about Amy’s, as of tomorrow I am serving hotdogs and what is so exciting about that is the special sauce from my family’s restaurant when i was growing up….customers can now get a “Max’s Dog”!!!  Please stop by tomorrow and try one out….I’ll even get on video again to share the history of this special sauce!

Thanks so much,
Amy Blake
Amy’s Coffee & Cones

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Ten Pound Studio Video From High Above Main Street

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It’s hard to imagine that the presses for the Gloucester Daily Times were in this very same space

Kate Seidman Rocks

Ten Pound Studio Textile Arts Classes

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Kurt Ankeny and Kate Seidman have been holding textile art classes high above Main street in the Corner building One Center Street (the third floor above Passports)  The room was the former press room of The Gloucester Daily Times.

Video with Kate coming tomorrow

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Things To Do- Metamorphosis Fitness Summer Classes

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Jennifer Amero sends in this-

Hey Joe –
Can we get this on GMG?  I think we are doing alot of the block parties with my specialist teachers – stay tuned.

Summer classes and camp at Metamorphosis Fitness
(aka The MET – 84 Main)
Hula Hooping
Saturdays 10:30 Fort Playground
Bellydance
Wednesdays 5:15pm
Irish Music and Dance Camp with Emerald Rae (of Alchemy Sundays) 
July 19th-22nd 10-1pm
And check out Inside/Out, Abs Blast kickboxing and Step Aerobic – offered early morning and outside at night.
www.facilebelle.com/ClassesAtTheMet

Thanks!
Jen

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Current Schedule

Tuesday 6:15am Step and Sculpt

Tuesday 5:30pm Inside/Out (call for meeting place)

Wednesday 6:15am Heavy bag Circuit (Weights, ropes, bag)
5:15pm Belly dance
Thursday 6:15am Step and Sculpt
5:30pm Inside/Out (call for meeting place)

Friday 6:15am Heavy bag Circuit (Weights, ropes, bag)
Saturday 10:30am Hooping (Fort Playground)

$80 for a 10 class all-access card.  Drops-ins welcome if space is available $12

Small, private studio.  Call ahead to ensure space.

*Buy a card and sign up ahead!
Jennifer Goulart Amero
The MET – Metamorphosis Alternative Fitness
84 Main St, Gloucester, MA

Facile Belle Personal Chef
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www.facilebelle.com

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 | MEMBER NEWS | OPPORTUNITIES/CLASSES | KUDOS | CALENDAR

On the Neck

Through June 16: Passions by Ed Touchette

Passions

Passions, three large canvases by Ed Touchette are currently on exhibit in the Ann Fisk Room
at the Rocky Neck Gallery through June 17.

Paint Factory

6:30pm, Wednesday, June 16: Paint Factory Community Meeting

Hear it from the Horse’s Mouth! Join Ocean Alliance’s Iain Kerr and Patrick Woods for an informal discussion on schedule, status and plans for Ocean Alliance’s ongoing restoration of the historic Tarr & Wonson Paint Manufactory at 6:30pm on Wednesday, June 16 at the Rocky Neck Gallery, 53 Rocky Neck Ave.
Since acquisition of the Paint Manufactory, the Ocean Alliance team has been working diligently to conduct all necessary background work in preparation for the restoration—cleanup and remediation, site visits, inspections, initial permitting, design, etc.
As of June 1st, on-site work has begun—come join the gang to learn more about short-term and long-term goals and share your thoughts on the project. We look forward to seeing you and discussing the exciting restoration!

June 1 – 30: Ekua Holmes, First Goetemann Artist in Residence

Ekua Holmes
Golden, Collage on paper by Ekua Holmes

Collage artist Ekua Holmes will have open studio hours over the weekend. Hours will be posted outside the Residency Studio, 51A Rocky Neck Ave. She will give a Gallery Talk about the work she did during her residency at 7pm on Tuesday, June 29 at the Residency Studio, 51A Rocky Neck Ave.

Weiler Photo Gallery : A Paris Portfolio

Weiler Photo Gallery
Paris Metro, photograph by Joseph Flack Weiler

The Weiler Photo Gallery Exhibiting “A Paris Portfolio” through August.

Please visit us on weekends or by appointment or check out “A Paris Portfolio” on our website.

77 Rocky Neck Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930

www.weilerphotogallery.com

Phone: 978-281-6443  e-mail: WeilerPhotoGallery@comcast.net

Sigrid Olsen Art

Wedding Season
at the
SIGRID OLSEN art gallery

Alphabet

Personalized Wedding Alphabet : Insert specially chosen words for your bride and groom for a very special gift. Hand-painted and signed by Sigrid Olsen. 8×10 framed artwork $200

Fish
Kissing Fish Handle Platter $90

Mugs

Kissing Fish Matching Mugs 2/$60

Cups

Kissing Fish tall latte mugs 2/$70

MEMBER NEWS

North Shore Arts Association

The North Shore Arts Association is currently showing its second Members’ Exhibition of the season June 5th through August 1st.

Charles Shurcliff

In addition to the Members’ Exhibition, there is a solo exhibition of paintings by Charles Shurcliff from June 5th through June 23rd.

Claudia Kaufman

Also from June 5th through June 23rd a solo exhibition of small paintings by Claudia Kaufman is on display.

Upcoming Events

Two new Featured Artist Exhibitions will be on display from June 23 until July 11. Mark Shasha’s paintings will be exhibited in the Gordon Grant Room. The Artist Reception will be held Sunday, June 27 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

Pamela Giarratana will display Small Works.

Rockport Drydock by Pam Giarratana

Rockport Drydock by Pam Giarrantana

North Shore Arts Association has a thriving artist membership of over 350 contemporary artists recognized nationally and worldwide. They come not only from Cape Ann, but throughout North America. In addition to the exhibitions, NSAA offers a diverse schedule of workshops and demonstrations, which are listed in the Opportunities/Class section below.

KUDOS

Orleans in Concert by Marilyn Swift
Orleans in Concert by Marilyn Swift

Marilyn Swift was recently awarded the Aldro Hibbard Award for her painting Orleans in Concert
in the Exhibition II exhibit at the North Shore Arts Association.

Nesting
Nesting by Dale Blank

Dale Blank‘s photograph Nesting was accepted into the "Bird…watching" show
at Gallery Della-Piana, Wenham May 20-July 24.

Opportunities / Classes

Summer Pottery Classes

Cynthia Curtis

Cynthia Curtis Potter, 80 Pigeon Hill Street, Rockport (978) 546-6186

CURRENT OPENINGS FOR THE NEXT SESSION: July 5 – August 21, Sign up now!
  • Monday kid’s class with Margie Malley and Sami Steer: 9:00 – 10:30
  • Wednesday a.m. adult class with Cynthia Curtis: 9:00 – 12:00
  • Thursday p.m. adult class with Cynthia Curtis: 6:00 – 9:00              
  • Friday a.m. adult class with Anni Melancon: 9:00 – 12:00

Classes are available to all levels of experience.  Each session covers throwing pots on the wheel, handbuilding, and glazing.  Students work at their own pace supported by individualized instruction.

Private lessons * Independent Study Program * Retail Gallery.

Please call (978) 546-6186 for more information or visit website, www.cynthiacurtispottery.com

North Shore Arts Association

North Shore Arts Summer Workshops

Laurie Bryce – June 3 – “One-Day Website”  *10:00am-3:00pm Do you wish you had your own website so you could easily showcase your artwork for galleries, exhibitors, and clients? Come to this hands-on demonstration and workshop to learn how to put your artwork online. See how creating a website is inexpensive, easy and fun! No technical or web skills needed. Limit 10.

Member $75 Non-Member $85

Elizabeth Harty – June 5, 6 – “Acrylics with Mixed Media” Ths class will focus on the exploration of personal vision in a series. Using color, collage, mark making techniques, simplification and abstraction, students will learn to find joy in experimenting. They will expand their artistic perspective and learn new ways of working. Limit 12.

Member $150 Non-Member $170

Bea Pappas – June 16, 17, 18, 19 – “Layering with Mixed Media” Students will “layer” over texture and stampings. Acrylics will be used to create texture and students will make their own stamps. Nothing is ever wasted working in this manner. This class is a perfect continuation of Pappas’ Pouring Workshop, but it is not necessary to have previous experience. Open to students of all levels of experience. Limit 10.

Member $300 Non-Member $340

Peter Spataro – June 22, 23, 24 – "Plein Air Workshop" This workshop is designed for all media painters. It will be especially beneficial for watercolor painters who have felt the urge to try acrylics. On the first day, Spataro will demonstrate the use of acrylic as a watercolor, on watercolor paper. Over the next two days students will use acrylic on canvas; however all are encouraged to use any medium regardless of what is demonstrated each day. Limit 15.

Member $225 Non-Member $255

Larry & Judy Pumfrey – June 24, 25, 26 – “Expressive Paintings – How to Paint with Feeling” Loosen up your painting! Gain painting insights from this dynamic duo who will demonstrate their approach on how to observe and interpret subject matter. Learn the skill of oil painting, a process that starts with big shapes, setting the stage for an intuitive interpretation of subject matter and expressing feelings with impact. Limit 12. www.pumfreygallery.com

Member $225 Non-Member $255

Barbara Donnelly – June 25, 26, 27 – “Capture the Moment” Watercolor Plein Air Workshop In this three-day plein air workshop each student will learn to “capture the moment” with light and shade. Light is what defines the objects in space. The luminous Cape Ann light on the harbor and landscape is glorious! There will be watercolor demos on site, covering composition, values and color. An award-winning artist and popular teacher with her studio on Gloucester harbor, Donnelly will advise students at their easels with an emphasis on individuality. To help students learn to judge their own work, there will be a positive group critique. Limit 12. www.barbaradonnelly.com

Member $225 Non-Member $255

John Caggiano – July 9, 10, 11 – “Painting from the Heart and the Head” This workshop is geared to all levels of artistic ability. It will concentrate on drawing, composition, design, color and value. Caggiano will endeavor to have each student utilize inner talent and perception to grow and develop his/her artistic abilities. The day will begin on location with a painting demonstration that will emphasize the essential elements of composing a successful painting en plein air. Caggiano will then circulate among the group and help each student successfully meet the challenge of interpreting the chosen subject matter. To emphasize a painting principle, mini demonstrations may occur. At the end of the painting day the class will meet for a group critique. Limit 18. www.johncaggiano.

Member $225 Non-Member $255

Dennis Poirier – July 12, 13, 14 – "Color Vibrations in Oil and Acrylic" In this workshop Dennis Poirier works with each individual to establish the simple shapes in a motif and to understand that a good concept leads to good picture making. Students will learn to understand the process of painting on location and gain knowledge of techniques, and the control of the mediums (oil and acrylic). Limit 10. www.dennispoirierstudio.com

Member $225 Non-Member $255

Ellen Rolli – July 14 & 15 – “Big Color, Bold Strokes” Acrylic Workshop Artist Ellen Rolli, recently featured in an American Artist Workshop Issue for her bold style and “loosening up” teaching techniques, will instruct in the art of arranging simple still life set-ups and on the second day will discuss outdoor composition and painting. Students will leave this workshop not only feeling educated but truly inspired! Limit 14. www.ellenrolli.com

Member $150 Non-Member $170

Susan Daly – July 16 & 17 – “Monotypes with a Plexiglas Plate” Students will savor the “Joy of Monotypes!” in this two-day workshop exploring water-based printing inks, water-soluble oils and watercolor. Daly will demonstrate all mediums as students work from their previous completed paintings, photos or their imagination to create unique images with this hand-pulled process. Limit 10.

Member $150 Non-Member $170

Steve Kennedy – July 19, 20, 21 – “Perspectives – Painting the Streets of Gloucester” *9:30 am-3:30pm Learn how to see light and shade as it relates to architecture, along with a focus on proper perspective and drawing. Paint right on the streets of East Gloucester in this three-day workshop with award winning artist, Steve Kennedy. In a pragmatic, yet appreciative approach, Kennedy wants to bring his students on an exploration of Cape Ann streets as they really are. Limit 15.

Member $225 Non-Member $255

David Curtis – July 21, 22, 23 – “Understanding Light” David Curtis will use his 35 years of plein air painting experience to instruct a plein air oil painting landscape workshop. The focus will be on understanding and interpreting the effect of light on a chosen subject. Individual days will be given to studying and practicing back light and front light and the impact each has on landscape painting. Limit 15. www.davidpcurtis.com

Member $225.00 Non-Member $255.00

Andrew Anderson-Bell – July 23 – “Landscape Painting in Pastel” This pastel workshop will focus on landscape painting working in the studio from photographs, memory and imagination. Emphasis will be placed on composition, values and light. Andrew will share his different techniques using pastel paper, tools and materials. Students will receive individual attention at their easels, as well as demonstrations and critiques. Limit 15.

Member $75 Non-Member $85

Charles Gruppé – July 30, 31, Aug 1 – “Plein Air Painting” Award winning Artist Charles Gruppé is offering a three-day landscape and marine painting workshop in oil and acrylic. Gruppe shares his unique techniques using a palette knife and brush in a rapid wet-on-wet approach to achieve a controlled, impressionistic style painting. For beginning to advanced students, daily instruction includes individual assistance and critiques. Limit 18. www.charlesgruppe.com

Member $225 Non-Member $255

Judythe Evans Meagher – Aug 2 – “Color Mixing with a Limited Palette” Award winning artist Judythe Evans Meagher is offering a special one day workshop. While demonstrations will be done in transparent watercolor, the information presented also applies to opaque media such as oils, gouache and acrylics. Students may bring a medium of their choice. Limit 6.

Member $75 Non-Member $85

Lynda Goldberg – August 5, 6 – “Creating Monotypes with an Etching Press” Explore the process of creating monotype (one-of-a-kind) prints on paper. Students will learn general printmaking techniques using an etching press. Incorporating the elements and principles of design students will create prints using natural and man made objects. Students will explore different ways of creating texture and depth on an inked surface. Using the plates created and pulled, students will have the original print, a “ghosted” print, and a third print utilizing what is left on the plate. The possibilities are endless! Limit 6.

Member $150 Non-Member $170

Lynn Loscutoff – August 7, 8, 9 – “Watercolor on Yupo” This workshop is geared towards intermediate and experienced painters or the beginner who likes a challenge. Students will be working on “YUPO” paper, a synthetic coated paper which works in a very organic way. Paint moves and blends and leads to an even greater creative experiences.

Member $225 Non-Member $255

Frank Federico – August 7, 8, 9 – “The Painterly Pastel”  *9:00am-3:00pm Award winning artist, Frank Federico, is holding a three-day plein air pastel workshop. During this workshop, Federico will show students how he focuses on the essence of a landscape or figure, while applying emotional and aesthetically crafted content in the pastel medium. Limit 18. http://www.frankfederico.com

Member $225 Non-Member $255

All workshops will meet on site at NSAA from 10:00am to 4:00pm unless otherwise noted.

Please register early to insure yourself a place in any of the workshops.  Participants may register and pay online via PayPal by clicking on the ‘Add to Cart’ buttons below each workshop listing or print out a WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM and mail it with a check to:
North Shore Arts Association, 11 Pirates Lane, Gloucester, MA  01930

ART on the PIER
Located on the Scenic Gloucester Harbor

KIDS SUMMER ART PROGRAM

SUMMER SESSION: Focus on Drawing and Illustration technique: Portraiture features, Landscape, Still life, Sculpture & Molds: In sessions 1 & 2 Bob will instruct the students in pencil work through illustration and drawing techniques that focus on elements of size, dimension, lay-out, shading, light and darks, facial features for Portrait work and Harbor views sessions. Self portrait work will be covered. Please send in a 5 x 7 photograph of a person or pet. Relief sculpture work and making molds will be covered in session 3. Co-ed Ages 8 – 13 (space limited)

INSTRUCTOR: BOB VIAU: BFA from Mass Art Owner/Artist of STUDIOVO: Commercial and Fine Art Studio 121R East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. (At East Gloucester Marina) http://www.studiovo.com

PRIVATE or SEMI PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE: $35hr.

SUMMER Program Sessions: Tuesday and Wed. mornings

Session 1: July 6, 7, 13, 14 : 9:30-11:00 : Portraiture

Session 2: July 20, 21, 27, 28 : 9:30-11:00: Harborviews

Session 3: August 3, 4, 10, 11: 9:30-11:00: Sculpture&Mold

One session $90: Two Sessions $170: Three Sessions $250

10% Family discount off second child

Snacks and Materials Provided. MUST BE 4 Students for class to proceed

Click to Download application or call 978-282-0269

GHS Sailing Program- Fun In the Harbor

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This is all done with little to no cost at all for the students.  How great is that?

Nothing better than getting out on the water and using our harbor.  For more information on how you can get involved contact Patti Page at sailghs@yahoo.com

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The Gloucester High School Sailing team is in its 5th season as a competitive racing team and a member of the Mass Bay League in Boston. We accept participants from Gloucester, Rockport and home schooled students ranging from 6th grade through high school. We have a learn to sail program and the racing team. There is no charge to the particpants of the program. In lieu of fees, SailGHS, the non-profit booster organization, raises funds to cover all expenses. That is the basis of this fund raising initiative. Our learn to sail boats, Rhodes 18, are used by both the GHS sailing program and the YMCA summer sailing. The Rhodes 18 sailboats and are need of sails. If we can raise $1000 we will be provided enough matching funds to purchase the sails. Any proceeds in excess of the $1000 will be put towards routine program expenses.

At this time for the purpose of fund raising, we are offering this one time adult experience. Please see attached flyer. If there is further interest, we may expand into an adult learn to sail program.

Thank you for your interest. By engaging in this worth while experience you will be providing support for a very unique, water dependent program.

Sailing is a lifestyle which lasts a lifetime.

Patti Page, Administrator, Sailghs

Bobby Viau Starting Art On The Pier Sessions

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Deej writes in-

Hi Everyone,

School is almost out and ART on the PIER will begin it’s second summer of classes down at StudioVO: Commercial and Fine Art Studio of Gloucester.  www.studiovo.com .  Attached is a revised form of what we will be offering.  Session 1 & 2 are dedicated to illustration work.  Portraiture work (self, pet, etc…),  Boats and Harborviews off the dock.  Session 3 is dedicated to reliefs and molds.  For more information please contact us by email.  Please feel free to download the attached form and send to Viau 41 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. 

Best, Deej Viau

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ART on the PIER

Located on the Scenic Gloucester Harbor

SUMMER ART PROGRAM

SUMMER SESSION: Focus on Drawing and Illustration technique: Portraiture features, Landscape, Still life, Sculpture & Molds: In sessions 1 & 2 Bob will instruct the students in pencil work through illustration and drawing techniques that focus on elements of size, dimension, lay-out, shading, light and darks, facial features for Portrait work and Harbor views sessions. Self portrait work will be covered. Please send in a 5 x 7 photograph of a person or pet. Relief sculpture work and making molds will be covered in session 3.

Co-ed Ages 8 – 13 (space limited)

INSTRUCTOR: BOB VIAU: BFA from Mass Art

Owner/Artist of STUDIOVO: Commercial and Fine Art Studio

121R East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. (At East Gloucester Marina)

www.studiovo.com

· PRIVATE or SEMI PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE: $35hr.

SUMMER Program Sessions: Tuesday and Wed. mornings

Session 1: July 6, 7, 13, 14 : 9:30-11:00 : Portraiture

Session 2: July 20, 21, 27, 28 : 9:30-11:00: Harborviews

Session 3: August 3, 4, 10, 11: 9:30-11:00: Sculpture&Mold

One session $90: Two Sessions $170: Three Sessions $250

10% Family discount off second child

Snacks and Materials Provided. MUST BE 4 Students for class to proceed

Registration and payment for Session One: July 2. Session Two: July 16. Session Three: July 30

Any questions please contact us at dviau3@verizon.net or 282-0269

Please read and sign below with registration and mail or deliver to:

StudioVO: 41 East Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930

CHILD’S NAME and Age: _______________________________ Phone ________________

Allergies: ___________________________ Parent sign: __________________________-_____

I hereby allow my child/children to participate in the ART on the PIER. I acknowledge that my child/children are in proper health to do so. I will not hold the Viaus, StudioVO or their property liable/responsible in any legal way should anything occur with or to my child.