Tag: Things to do

Things To Do- Cooking Classes With The Gloucester Fishermen’s wives

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From Caitlin Chandler
Rockport Recreation Committee-

Hi Joe,

The Rockport Recreation Committee along with the Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association will be running a series of cooking classes at Rockport High School. They will be using local caught fresh fish that are part of the Cape Ann Fresh Catch Program. Didn’t know if this is something you might be interested in putting in your blog.

Fresh fish equals good health-please join us! The Rockport Recreation Committee in collaboration with The Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association (GFWA) will offer cooking classes using fresh caught local fish that are part of the Cape Ann Fresh Catch (Community Supported Fisheries). For the last 42 years the GFWA has been teaching the art of cooking around the world-now it is time to come back to our local community and share their skills with us. The GFWA will provide hands-on cooking classes using whole fish with filleting techniques taught as well.  Classes are $60.00 per session, each session meeting for three classes. The classes will run on Wednesday nights, from 6 to 9pm. They will be held at the Home/Health classroom at Rockport High School. Session one will be held on April 28th, May 5th and 12th, and session two will run May 19th, 26th and June 2nd. Please register soon, classes are limited in size to allow for hands-on instructions. To register please go to www.town.rockport.ma.us. Questions call 978-290-4343 or Email rockportrecreation@msn.com.

These cooking classes will be offered to Rockport residents only.

News From Rocky Neck

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THE  NEWS  FROM  ROCKY NECK
mail.rockyneckartcolony.org

On the Neck

Thursday, April 15: The Rudder Opening for the Season, 5 pm

The Rudder

Tax Relief Specials

Spring hours: Open Thursdays to Saturday at 5 pm

Visit These Galleries & Businesses Currently Open on Rocky Neck

  • Elynn Kröger Gallery, 15 Rocky Neck Ave., 2nd Floor
  • John Nesta Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Ave.
  • Sailor Stan’s, 34 Rocky Neck Ave.
  • The Rudder, 73 Rocky Neck Ave.
  • Bernard Gerstner Gallery, 75 Rocky Neck Ave.
  • Alma McLaughlin Gallery, 75 Rocky Neck Ave.

Weiler Photo Gallery to open on Saturday, May 1

SEASCAPES

Seascapes

The Weiler Photo Gallery will reopen on Saturday, May 1st!

Hours: Fri & Sat 11am – 9 pm & Sunday 11am – 3 pm

77 Rocky Neck Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930 Phone: 978-281-6443  E-mail: WeilerPhotoGallery@comcast.net

Mother's Day

MEMBER NEWS

Kathleen Miller at Sawyer Free Library,

April 5 – 30, 2010

Kate Miller

Kathleen (Kate) Miller at the Sawyer Free Library April 5 to 30, 2010.

Joyce Frederick at Stella Blue American Tapas Restaurant

Joyce Frederick

An exhibit of paintings by Joyce Frederick is on view at the Stella Blu American Tapas Restaurant, 70 E. Pearl St, Nashua, NH through April 30. They are open Tues – Sun from 5PM – 1 AM w live music on TH, Fri, Sat nights at 8 PM.

Judith Monteferrante : In Full Bloom ~

April 30 – May 30

Judith Monteferrante

Reception, Sunday May 2, 1-5 pm
Flat Iron Gallery
150 S. Division St., Peekskill, NY

KUDOS

Africa

Two of Judy Monteferrante‘s images were accepted into the Animalia exhibition at the Center for Fine Art Photography in Fort Collins, CO from May 28 to June 26, 2010.

Fresh Fish Fast Food

“Fresh Fish Fast Food” – A bald eagle grabs a shad fish for its fast food lunch from the waters of the Mississippi in LeClair, Iowa at Lock and Dam 14.

Richard Seeley’s image “Fresh Fish Fast Food” was awarded 2nd Place in the Wildlife Category at the Mile High Wildlife Photography Club competition at the Wildlife Experience Museum in Parker, Colorado (suburb of Denver).

Opportunities / Classes

Northeast Prize : Deadline April 23

Applications being accepted now for Cambridge Art Association’s Northeast Prize. $2500 in prize money awarded. Juried by CHERYL BRUTVAN Curator of Contemporary Art Norton Museum of Art Palm Beach, FL. Application deadline Digital entries are due Friday, April 23 by 5pm.

Download Application (www.cambridgeart.org/documents/neps10prospectus.pdf)

Manchester Arts Festival : Deadline April 30

Applications being accepted for the Manchester Arts Festival, Saturday July 2, 9am-6pm.

All media are accepted including fine art, sculpture, textiles, pottery, jewelry, apparel & accessories, garden ornaments, photography, and paintings. Applications are due by April 30th on a first come, first serve basis. Download Application (www.capeannvacations.com/cacc/ManchesterArtsFestivalRegistration.pdf)

Pottery Classes

Rentals

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Cripple Cove

FOR RENT

Artist Studio/office in East Gloucester Harbor view, good light, clean and quiet, friendly environment of artist community RECENTLY REDUCED  $285 monthly, incl.utilities please call 781 504 9596

CALENDAR

THUR, April 15 The Rudder Opening for the Season
SAT, May 1 Weiler Photo Gallery Open for the Season
TUES, May 11, 6:30 pm RNAC General Meeting
SAT, May 29, 5-8 pm Rocky Neck Gallery Opening Reception
http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org/
Rocky Neck Art Colony, PO Box 60, Gloucester, MA 01931

Send email to info@rockyneckartcolony.org to add an event

Things To Do-Cape Ann Farmer’s Market Event At Cape Ann Community Cinema Sunday April 18th

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Things To Do- Fishing Families & Friends Health & Safety Day

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From Kathy Day-

Fishing Families & Friends Health & Safety Day
This Saturday April 17th 9-3 pm Coast Guard Station Gloucester
Rain or shine
Free Health Screenings and vaccinations, lunch, CG Safety Stations, kids activities Raffle items – Floatable bibs, First AID kits, IPODS courtesy of GFWA, MFP, NHS
Sponsored by the Healthy Gloucester Collaborative, US Coast Guard, Northeast Health System

For more info call Kathy Day 866-964-4604

One Hour At A Time Gang Notice From Donna Ardizzoni

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Good Morning all:

Hope all is well on this beautiful day. 

Saturday:             April 17, 2010

Meet:                   St. Peters’ Square

Time:                     8:00 am

I think we should again do the streets but also if we can get a lot of people we could also do the blvd.  I will get the bags and brooms, dustpans, and someone mentioned if anyone had trash barrels on wheels would also help.

 Thanks all and enjoy your day

 Donna

Things To Do! Earth Day Kids Clean Up and Concert!

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The Berry Green Earth Day Kids Clean Up and Free Concert In Gloucester!

In recognition of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Chelsea Berry – singer/songwriter and ardent environmentalist – is coordinating a kid’s clean up and free concert on Sunday, April 25. 

 Interested children and their families (all ages welcome!) should plan to meet on the front lawn of the Unitarian Universalist Church at the corner of Middle and Church Streets in Gloucester between 12:30 and 1:00 to pick up gloves and (empty) trash and recycling bags.  The clean up will take place from 1 to 3 – rain or shine.  In the event of rain, bag and glove distribution will take place in the lower level of the church.  The clean up is city-wide and participants are encouraged to clean up a public area in Gloucester of their choosing– it could be their school grounds, favorite playing field, park or beach.  (We will also have a list of suggested sites on hand, if folks need ideas).  Any young children unaccompanied by a guardian will work with one of our trash / recycling coordinators and pick up trash within walking distance to the church. 

 Participants will then meet back at the Church @ 3:30 (with their collected trash/ recycling) for the free concert (which will start at 4).   Refreshments will be served, but in keeping with Chelsea’s commitment to preserving the environment, her concert will be a ZERO WASTE event – that is no trash will be generated at this event.  Food and paper waste will be composted and any beverage containers will be recycled.

 Who is Chelsea Berry?  Chelsea is a very gifted and talented singer-songwriter.  Originally from Alaska, Chelsea has made Cape Ann her new home.  Increasingly a regular on the Gloucester music scene, Chelsea also gives singing, guitar and piano lessons to many of the next generation of Cape Ann musicians.  Given her love of the outdoors and concern for the environment, she came up with the idea to combine her 2 passions to celebrate Earth Day and to do it in concert with Cape Ann Kids – instilling in them (the future stewards of the earth) the importance of preserving our environment.  According to Rose LoPiccolo, Gloucester Recycling Coordinator, Chelsea is using her gifts to give back to Gloucester!

 For questions about the event, email:  berrygreen2010@gmail.com

 Thanks to the Unitarian Universalist Church for providing the venue, to the City of Gloucester for providing the trash bags and trash collection, Common Crow for providing refreshments and to the MassDEP for their help in coordination of the event.

 *Trash picker-uppers get into the concert for free!  Suggested donation for all others:  $10

Go see! The Effect Of Gamma Rays On Man-in the Moon Marigolds

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Hey Gang!
 
If any one is around April 30th, May 1st or 2nd come see our show!!! We will be performing three nights only at the Gloucester Stage Company aka Gorton Theatre.  Hope everyone is enjoying the great weather!!!
 
Cheers & Love,
 
Lauren

Gloucester Battle Of The Bands Fri and Saturday April 9th and 10th

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City leaders, concerned musicians and the Gloucester Fishermen’s Athletic Assoc. have banded together to create a Battle of the Bands Weekend, Fri & Sat. April 9 & 10 at Gloucester High School Auditorium to raise money to help school sports and rebuild the crumbling bleachers at Newell Stadium so that football and other games can be played. Both events begin at 8 pm and feature the city’s top musical talent.

The Friday show is oriented more to younger bands and emcee’d by football record setter Connor Ressel, while the Sat. tilt features the cream of 7 area bands, headlined by Fly Amero, Allen Estes, Willie Alexander, The Tide and is emcee’d by the spectacular Linda Amero. Tickets are $10 for Friday and $20 for Saturday and 100% of the proceeds will go to save Gloucester sports, the stadium and cut sports fee’s for student athletes.

All parties are citizens committed to solving an immediate problem without waiting around for a cash strapped local government that can’t bail them out. For more info, email gordon@rampartsfarm.com


Ten Pound Studio From Kate Seidman

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Kate Seidman and The Art Room Boutique are happy to announce a new venture:
Ten Pound Studio – a fabric arts working & teaching studio.Housed on the 3rd floor of One Center Street in downtown Gloucester (entrance to the right of The Art Room Boutique).
Staffed by creative, professional artists who wish to continue Gloucesters tradition of encouraging and developing textile arts.
We are offering classes to adults at all skill levels, from beginner to advanced.
April Schedule:
1. Silk Painting: Tuesday mornings 10-12:30 $100/ 4 weeks
Introduction to the art of silk painting.
Teacher – Kate Seidman
2. Sewing: Thursday evenings 6-9 PM $100/ 4 weeks
Bring a project, bring your own machine, and learn.
Teacher – Helen Begley
May Schedule: the center will continue intro to silk painting, sewing, and add two more classes: Color Theory and Advanced Surface Design
(days and times to be announced).

We also have a $50 membership which gives you independent studio time, a discount on classes, and when we find them – locker space.

If you are interested:
Please call the Art Room Boutique- 978-283-0606
leave your name and # and we’ll get back to you.
Or email Kate
kateseid

I look forward to hearing from you.
Kate

This Week On Cape Ann From The Cape Ann Chamber Of Commerce

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ROCKPORT MUSIC presents a free community concert– SO Percussion on Wednesday March 31, 7pm at the Rockport High School Performing Arts Center. Experience the joyful noise of flower pots, tea cups, and brake drums! “If you think about it, drums are the new violins.” – New York Times. Free and open to the public. General admission seating. No reservations required. 978-546-7391

ROCKPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY presents award-winning author Kate Braestrup on Wednesday, March 31, at 7pm. Love and commitment from the first kiss to the last straw is the focus of her latest work “Marriage and Other Acts of Charity.” Advance reservations are required. Please call 978-546-6934

ADVENTURES AT YANKEE FLEET celebrates their Opening Day, tomorrow, April 1. Trips will run daily, 7am-4pm. Despite the extended closure on cod till April 15, we will be going out to fish for haddock and pollock. Yankee Tackle is also open and is filling up on all the necessary deep sea, salt-water tackle you may need. 800-942-5464

AUDREY’S FLOWER SHOP will host a Bunny class on April 1 at 5pm, all ages are welcome. So much fun and these Bunnies make a great Easter gift for anyone. Class is $30 per person and that includes all the materials and instruction. Please RSVP at 978-283-2171at Audrey’s Flower Shop, 38 Railroad Avenue, Gloucester.

THE ESSEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND SHIPBUILDING MUSEUM presents The Evelina Goulart Symposium – Managing a Ninety-Ton Historical Articfact, a 4-part symposium. The Evelina M. Goulart, a fishing schooner built in at the A.D. Story Shipyard in Essex in 1927, is one of seven remaining Essex-built schooners in existence. Part Two: The Evelina M. Goulart Comes Home will be held on Thursday, April 1, 7pm. Suggested donation: 1-session $10, $25 4-sessions. 978-768-7541

Sharon Gonick PT, COS-C, Rehabilitation Manager, Northeast HomeCare will provide a demonstration on MYOMO NeuroRobotics for stroke rehabilitation, developed by MIT engineers. The free lecture will be held on Thursday, April 1 at 7 p.m., at ADDISON GILBERT HOSPITAL. Pre-registration is not necessary and open to the public. For further information about Stroke Club, call: 978-283-2633 or 978-283-3968

THE ONE HOUR AT A TIME GANG’S next downtown Gloucester Clean-up session will be on Saturday, April 3, 8am, meeting in the St. Peter parking lot. Please bring gloves! For information, contact Donna Ardizzoni or Ed Collard.

In celebration of 300 years of the construction of the White-Ellery House, THE CAPE ANN MUSEUM is pleased to offer a tercentennial lecture series, which will begin on Saturday, April 3, at 11am with Private Lives – Public House: The Story of the Families Who Lived in the White-Ellery House. 978-283-0455 x11 to reserve a space.

CAPE ANN HEALING CENTER is hosting a free Spring Community Workshop Series at Treetop Yoga Studio, Para Research Center, 85 Eastern Ave, Gloucester. The Easy Art of Meditation for Relaxation and Eliminating Stress, with Annette Dion, Spiritual Counselor will be held on Saturday, April 3, 4-5pm. Pre-registration is required, call today to reserve your space. 978-282-1191

THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH, located at 4 Cleaves Street in Rockport, will host the Music of the Soul Concert on Saturday, April 3, at 7pm. $10 admission benefits the No Surrender Program, a program of the INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER NORTH SHORE & CAPE ANN.

THE GRAND CAFE AT THE EMERSON INN BY THE SEA will host an Easter Grand Buffet on Sunday, April 4, 11:30am-3:30pm. $45/person ($22.50 children 3-10) includes Starters and Salads, Carving Station, Entrees and Accompaniments, and Dessert. 978-546-6321

CELTIC MUSIC SESSIONS. Join Michael O’Leary and Friends ’round the fire for their Celtic music sessions on Sundays from 5-8pm, April 4 & 18 at The Landing at 7 Central in Manchester and April 11 & 25 at Elliott’s at the Blackburn in Gloucester. An acoustic session of mostly traditional songs and tunes from the Celtic countries and Cape Breton.

THE ROCKPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE invites you to attend “Building Rockport’s Economic Future: Developing Strategies For Success,” a special informational showcase, on Wednesday, April 7, 6-9pm, at the Rockport Inn & Suites. Designed to stimulate renewed enthusiasm for Rockport as a place to live, work and do business, this free event will focus on how to create a welcoming atmosphere for both the local community and global visitors through a positive exchange of information, ideas and contacts. All are welcome.

EASTERN POINT DAY SCHOOL will host an Open House on Thursday, April 6, 9-11am. Meet some of our great teachers, students and families that make Eastern Point Day School a unique and enriching community. Children are welcome to come and participate in classroom activities while parents learn more about our exciting programs. 978-283-1700

THE NORTH SHORE CAREER CENTER and the Cape Ann Chamber will host a job fair at the Gloucester Masonic Hall, 27 Eastern Avenue, April 7, 10am-1pm. For employers to register please contact Paul Ventresca at 781-691-7429 or pventresca@detma.org. There is no charge and space is limited.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS two-day event! Gloucester’s top young bands will battle to benefit Gloucester sports on Friday, April 9, 8pm at Gloucester High School. $10/donation. Gloucester’s best musicians will rock out to benefit Gloucester sports on Saturday, April 10, 8pm at Gloucester High School. $20/donation. Tickets are available at the Chamber, Destino’s Sub Shop, and the Liquor Locker.

THE CAPE ANN MUSEUM is pleased to present a special exhibition of works by quilt maker and public celebration artist Clara Wainwright. An opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Saturday, April 10, 3-5pm. This program is free and open to the public. The exhibition is on view through June 20. 978-283-0455
THE ROTARY CLUBS OF ROCKPORT AND MANCHESTER/ESSEX present a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, April 10, at Cameron’s Restaurant in downtown Gloucester. Registration starts at 5pm and the tournament begins at 6:30pm. $100/day of event. $90/pre-registration. Alan: 978-546-7103 Dave: 508-843-8420, Randy: 617-953-5710 , Dave: 978-479-5614 . Tickets also available at The Landing @ 7 Central in Manchester. Proceeds benefit the services and programs of Rotary.

THE SANDRA L. OLSON LUNG CANCER FUND will host a Springtime Gala on Saturday, April 10, 6-11pm at the Top of the Hub in Boston. Live and silent auctions, music by Boston Common Band, Tastes of Boston. $75 in advance, $85 at the door. 978-578-5688

SORELLANZA, a Cape Ann women’s chorus directed by Patti Pike, will hold it spring concert, “Walking on Sunshine,” with songs of beauty and joy from across the ages on Saturday, April 10, 7:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4 Cleaves Street, Rockport and Sunday, April 11, 4pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 48 Middle Street, Gloucester. $10/person. 978-281-6417

THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS IN CAPE ANN is hosting a “Wilderness to Special Place” Walk at Ravenswood Park, Gloucester, on Sunday, April 11, 1-3pm. Once a main thoroughfare, then a backwoods, and now our favorite local refuge–join us for the story of Ravenswood through the centuries. Please preregister at 978-281-8400

Things To Do- Explore Your Creativity Mosaic Workshops With Pam Stratton

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This piece won best in show in the contributing members show and is on display at the Rockport Art Association until April 25th

Introduction to Smalti Workshop

April 18th from 9 o 5

Learn to work with the beautifully colored glass seen in the mosaics of the great cathedrals throughout the world. We will focus on the fundamentals of cutting smalti using nippers to create a vibrant, colorful 6”x6” mosaic. Materials and a choice of designs will be provided to allow you to use your newly acquired techniques and skills.

Limited to 8 people.    $150.00

Introduction to Mosaics Workshop

May 9th 9 to 5 and May 16th from 9 to 12

We will discuss the four elements of mosaics: tessera, adhesives, substrates, and grout.  Bring with you a 10″ by 10″ drawing that you would like to create in mosaic.   Some designs will be available if you do not have a plan of your own.  I will provide colored vitreous glass and ceramic tile.

You may incorporate materials of your own; broken pottery, beach glass, shells, minerals or other personal treasures.   Limited to 8 people.    $150.00

www.pamstrattonmosaics.com 978 546-7582

“Tell Inn” Storytelling Series at Inn Magnolia.

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Tell Inn

Sunday, March 28, 4-6 pm

Inn Magnolia

18 Norman Ave

Gloucester, MA 01930

978-525-3642

Suggested donation: $4

Tell Inn #2 will feature storytellers:

Tony Toledo

Alicia Quintano

Andrea Lovett

Laura Lovett

and

Leigh Calabrese on her singing saw.

Come with a story of your own (under 5 minutes) and participate in our “Magic Hat” storytelling open mic.

Tony Toledo has been paying the rent with his mouth since 1990. Kids at elementary schools, libraries, and festivals all yell for more stories.  Tony adds sign language to some of his stories since his wife is deaf. They live on a massive tenth of an acre estate with just room enough for his wife’s basil, his books and their Corn Museum . Tony is 52 years old but reads at a 67 year old level. He also hosts SPEAK UP! Spoken Word Open Mike every Wednesday evening in Lynn , MA , which has been going strong for two years.

Alicia Quintano has traveled to 38 states telling stories in theaters, universities, coffeehouses, and on the radio.  New England appearances include Gloucester Stage Company, Passim’s, and First Night Boston.

Andrea Lovett was born talking and telling tales but has been telling  professionally since 1992. She tells to audiences of all ages on all stages. She is the co-founder of MassMouth and the ever growing  series of story slams located in both downtown Boston and Cambridge .  On the 28th of March she’ll be telling personal stories with lots of  humor tucked in.

Laura Lovett is an author and storyteller. She has two novels in progress, has had work published in magazines and has had works read on radio. She’s currently a student at UMass Amherst.

With her singing saw in tow, over the years Leigh Calabrese has been humbled to perform with artists including What Time Is It Mr. Fox?, The Sob Sisters, Sukey Tawdry,  Beat Circus, The Burlesque Revival Association, and (of course) as part of the soundtrack to countless haunted houses. And yes, it does cut wood.

For more information, please contact Amanda Nash, NoTeaParty@yahoo.com, 978-525-3642

Things To Do- Gloucester Pride Stride April 25,2010

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The Pride Stride will be entering it’s 23rd year this coming April 25th.

Dennis Acker writes in-

Good morning,
We are hoping to be listed with the Upcoming Events on your site. The 23rd Annual Pride Stride Walk is Sunday April 25, 2010 at Stage Fort Park. We are encouraging Cape Ann Non-Profits to register and recruit walkers to help raise money for their Non-Profit.
Thank you
The Gloucester Pride Stride Board of Directors

Here’s a link to The Pride Stride Website for more details on how you can get involved

From the website-

The 23rd Annual Gloucester Pride Stride Walk will begin at noon on Sunday April 25, 2010 at Stage Fort Park. The 5 mile walk will start and finish at Stage Fort Park, while enjoying scenic views of the Boulevard, Rogers Street, State Fish Pier, Main Street, Boulevard. We look forward to your participation on behalf of your favorite Cape Ann Non-Profit.  We will begin collecting pledges at 10:00AM in the Visitor Center.  If you are unable to join us on the 25th, you can still collect pledges for your Cape Ann Non-Profit and bring them to Becky Sumner at The First National Bank of Ipswich in the Walgreens Plaza, mail them to us, or a donation may be made to the Gloucester Pride Stride Committee to help defray the costs of the annual walk.

Friday Night! East Gloucester Elementary Auction For The Arts

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This is not to be missed.  there are many fantastic prizes to be had.

Now if you click on the Upcoming events tab at the top of the blog you will be able to access the GMG Community Calendar in which you will find all the details about the event.  If you have a community event coming up, don’t hesitate to contact us so we can add it and share it.

East Gloucester Elementary Auction For The Arts, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

East Gloucester Elementary School Auction Friday Night

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I donated breakfast with me and on me at Sailor Stan’s as an auction item (I know, not that exciting, right?)
Come on out and bid it’s sure to be a great night and how can you beat it when you have the food being done by Duckworth Beach Gourmet?

from Marty Del Vecchio via Cape Ann Online-

The East Gloucester Elementary PTO is holding an “Auction for the Arts” on Friday, March 26th at 7:00p, at Cruiseport in Gloucester.

East Gloucester is lucky to have Ed Touchette, a truly wonderful art teacher.  He is unlucky enough to have no dedicated art room, and to get by on less than $3 per student per year.  The proceeds from this auction will help in both regards.

The evening will feature appetizers provided by Duckworth Beach Gourmet, a cash bar, and dance music by Wheelhouse.  Bidding for silent auction items will commence immediately, with select items presented in a live auction at approximately 8:00p.

Please check our blog for page at http://egscharityauction.blogspot.com/ for more details.
Here’s one of the featured items-

Vintage School Chairs Decorated By Each Classroom


Also here is a list of other items up for Auction

Gloucester Battle Of The Bands Fri and Saturday April 9th and 10th

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City leaders, concerned musicians and the Gloucester Fishermen’s Athletic Assoc. have banded together to create a Battle of the Bands Weekend, Fri & Sat. April 9 & 10 at Gloucester High School Auditorium to raise money to help school sports and rebuild the crumbling bleachers at Newell Stadium so that football and other games can be played. Both events begin at 8 pm and feature the city’s top musical talent.

The Friday show is oriented more to younger bands and emcee’d by football record setter Connor Ressel, while the Sat. tilt features the cream of 7 area bands, headlined by Fly Amero, Allen Estes, Willie Alexander, The Tide and is emcee’d by the spectacular Linda Amero. Tickets are $10 for Friday and $20 for Saturday and 100% of the proceeds will go to save Gloucester sports, the stadium and cut sports fee’s for student athletes.

All parties are citizens committed to solving an immediate problem without waiting around for a cash strapped local government that can’t bail them out. For more info,  email gordon@rampartsfarm.com


Jalepenos Little League Event Tonight!

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Monday, March 22nd, 4:00PM – Close
Jalapenos Restaurant in Gloucester

(86 Main Street, (978) 283-8228)

Jalapenos will donate 10% of all sales from that night to Gloucester Little League including eat in or take out, appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks to suit everyone.

Have a fun family night out and a taste of summer with your friends.

Jalapenos has plenty of room and a variety of dishes to please your palate!

GMG Kid’s Art Project

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Have you ever thought to yourself, “Hey, how could I contribute something for the pages of GMG?”

Well there are many ways, you could always join the GMG Flickr Group Pool and add pictures there like many folks have done.  You could send in a self-stamped and addressed envelope for a GMG sticker and take pictures on your travels for use here on our pages with Da Sticka.

You could send in uplifting stories from around town for us to share.

But now we have another way to get your kids involved (or if you are a big kid feel free to participate).

The GMG Kid’s Art Project!  The premise is pretty simple.  You know those rainy days that we are bound to have all through the spring?  The ones where your kids are climbing the walls?  Have your kids draw a picture and somehow incorporate the Letters GMG or Good Morning Gloucester.  Take a picture of it and send it in.  I’ll post them as they come in and make a slide show with the names of the young artists on each picture.

It could be a picture of anything as long as it has GMG or Good Morning Gloucester clearly visible on it.  Pictures of Lobsters, Seagulls, the Man at The Wheel, A Beach Scene, A Fish- Anything.

How fun would that be?

If there are any art teachers who are looking for art projects for their class I’d love to have entire classes of school kids have their stuff represented and we could post them and give the teachers some props as well!  David and Dawn at Art Haven- I’m talking to you too!  I know you have the cameras and I know you have the kids there.  Bobby Viau-you listening?

The one below was from niece Amanda Mohan to give you an idea of what I’m talking about.

GMG Kid’s Art Project, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

East Gloucester Elementary Auction For The Arts Fridat March 26th!

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To read the flier more easily click on it and select “all sizes”

East Gloucester Elementary Auction For The Arts, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Chickity Check It! The All New Good Morning Gloucester Community Calendar

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GMG Logo Designed By Beth Swan

I had a conversation with Patrick Doud yesterday, the writer who will be having his book signing Sunday at The Bookstore of Gloucester, about being an artist and creating.  Specifically we talked about a subject I’ve discussed with many different artists in different mediums such as painting, writing, sculpting, blogging, basically any passion in which you are creating.

The premise that I find to be common among people who have that creative fire within is that if they hit a wall or lose momentum or stop pushing the boundaries of their medium that they  get really depressed or in a big time funk.

And so it is with the blog.  When I feel like I’m bumping up against the same material or formats or functions of the blog I feel an itch and it bothers me if we are not pushing forward with new ideas or if there are ways we can do things better.  It may mean ways to reach more people.  It may mean a better way to serve up video or pictures.  It may mean higher quality production.  It may mean new tools for people to use on the blog.

Some of the spawn of these itches have been the GMG Local WiFi Map, many of the various contests we hold, new HD video, and other things like that. Well now you can add another dimension to the GMG Blog-  another tool to communicate with our community, another way for folks to find out what is going on around town.

It’s The Good Morning Gloucester Community Calendar. As people send me new events coming up around Cape Ann I’ll add the listings to the GMG Community Calendar so anyone can peruse what is happening.  If you have an event coming up just send it along in a comment and I’ll be sure to add it to the GMG Community Calendar for our entire community to learn about.

I included a tab along the top of the page titled Upcoming Events.  Click on that tab for the Link to the GMG Community Calendar and please don’t hesitate to send in suggestions.

-Joey