Tag: Things to do

Patrick Doud Will Be Signing His Book Sunday At The Bookstore Of Gloucester

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Patrick Doud Will Be Signing His Book Sunday At The Bookstore Of Gloucester, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Patrick Doud stopped by the dock yesterday to talk about his latest published book The Hunt For The Eye Of Ogin.

Look for the video interview tonight and attend the book signing Sunday March 21, 3PM at the Bookstore of Gloucester.

It’s funny about interviews.  Sometimes I have little to no time to prepare for them and they turn out great and sometimes I prepare like crazy and they fall flat.  I’m beginning to think that I do better when I don’t prepare because I’m terrified that the interview will fall flat so my awareness and questioning ability must kick into hyperdrive.  When Patrick pulled into the driveway yesterday I didn’t really have a clue in the world about what I would fill an interview about other than knowing that his book had just been published.  As it turns out I feel like we get to know a little about Patrick, what he likes about Gloucester, The bookstore of Gloucester and the interview went pretty well IMO.

Look for the interview tonight in any case.


The Weir Playing March19,20, 21 and 26, 27 and 28

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The Weir Playing March19,20, 21 and 26, 27 and 28, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Saturday’s Spring Fling Craft Fair from 10a-4p at O’Maley School

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Joey,

I am hoping you can help get the word out about this Saturday’s Spring Fling Craft Fair from 10a-4p at O’Maley School.  The flyer is attached.

The purpose of the event is to raise funds to provide handicapped accessibility for Cherylann Parker, the Veterans’ principal who was seriously injured in a fall.

Well over 100 craft vendors are participating and the elementary school PTOs are providing fun (and affordable!) craft activities such as sand art, making magnets, etc.  The O’Maley PTO is providing yummy food and snacks!  It is terrific that all the PTOs are coming together to help pull off this event.

So come on down to O’Maley on March 20 and show your support.  It promises to be a great time!!!  -From Erika Hansen

springfling, originally uploaded by captjoe06.


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

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East Gloucester Elementary School is holding an Auction for the Arts on March 26th from 7pm to 10:30pm at Cruiseport Gloucester. Tickets are $20 at the door. Proceeds will go toward a dedicated art room and expanded art programming at the school. The theme is inspired by Virginia Lee Burton, Cape Ann’s venerated children’s book author and designer, who lived and worked in Folly Cove.

Auction logo (above left) from an original drawing by Mary Rhinelander, inspired by Virginia Lee Burton’s “Little House”.

Further information:

EGS parents have organized a benefit auction for expanded art facilities and programming for their school. “When we realized that the budget for art at our school was less than $3 per student per year, we knew we had to act,” said auction committee member Nicole Bogin. Parents are hopeful that the proceeds will lay the groundwork for financing the building of a dedicated art room- “a space where kids can get immersed in long term projects and where community members can offer after school programs,” says Bogin..

The benefit, which includes both live and silent auctions, aims to pull together East Gloucester Elementary School’s resources. Says organizer Melanie Murray-Brown, “East Gloucester School is a place where art and community can come together. We’re drawing on Virginia Lee Burton for inspiration: she’s someone who embodied the merging of community, art, children and a sense of place.” Indeed, a dedicated “army” of parent volunteers, EGS teachers and staff, local artists, alumni, individuals and businesses as well as a donation from Cape Ann Savings Bank, have all come together to make this year’s auction both enjoyable and successful.

The auction includes unique items and experiences to bid on. There will be art and classes featuring local artists, writers and film-makers; gift certificates to local shops and restaurants; memberships to local organizations; and many surprises. Murray-Brown notes that there “is something for everyone — sail trips, oil deliveries, art.” Live music by Wheelhouse, delicious food provided by Duckworth Beach Gourmet and Turner’s Seafood, as well as lively banter from auctioneer Senator Bruce Tarr, promise to make this an entertaining evening. Please visit www.egscharityauction.blogspot.com for a preview of this exciting event.

Contact: Nicole Bogin: olbo@verizon.net (978) 283-1053

Melanie Murray Brown: mmbglouc@gis.net

Things To Do- Captains Courageous Festival This Saturday March 6

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Captains Courageous Festival
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Saturday, March 6

     Experience Rudyard Kipling’s seafaring coming-of-age story about a spoiled rich boy rescued at sea by Gloucester fishermen. Classic adventure novel inspires all-day event in America’s oldest fishing community. Join the celebration of Gloucester’s rich cultural heritage.

The Society for the Encouragement of the Arts (seARTS) in partnership with local cultural groups and businesses: Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center, Sawyer Free Library Cape Ann Art Haven, Cape Ann Community Cinema and Schooner Adventure.

  • Cover-to-cover reading of Captains Courageous by community volunteers
  • Children’s & family activities, tours: scavenger hunt, rope-making, mapping & more
  • Three Sheets to the Wind, Cape Ann sea shanty singers & musicians
  • Captains Courageous (1937 film) with Spencer Tracy & Lionel Barrymore
Saturday, March 6, 2010 9:00am – 9:30pm Readings and related events are free to all; film tickets are $10

WHERE: Downtown Gloucester locations, all within a short walk of each other; see Schedule of Events for details

“If you need to know what Gloucester looks like and you can’t manage a visit to the actual place… without fail read Kipling’s brilliant Captains Courageous and see the 1937 film adaptation. It’s a small masterpiece.” – playwright Israel Horowitz in his introduction to Captains and Courage

You can manage it all by visiting Gloucester on March 6 to participate in and enjoy the Captain Courageous Festival.

 See http://www.searts.org/events.htm for more information.

 

Things To Do-Holy Family Parish Irish Stew Supper

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Hi Joe
Last August you mentioned our Penny Sale on your blog, how about another big favor for Holy Family Parish Women’s Guild?
An Irish Night will be held on Saturday, March 13th in St. Ann Church Hall on Pleasant Street beginning at 6p.m. with an Irish Stew Supper followed by lots of Music and Comedy, great entertainment and fun!   Tickets are $15.00 each and may be purchased at the Parish Office or from one of the Guild members.  A cash bar of beer and wine will be available and table reservations may be made.  Everyone is welcome to attend and join in our “circle of friendship”, any questions please call Helen at 978-283-7391.
Thanks for your consideration.
Helen Downey

The First Episode of The Good Morning Gloucester Program

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Featuring Anne Robinson from seARTS talking about the upcoming Captains Courageous Festival-

Special thanks to Gallo Productions and Joe Langhan for producing the segment and Earl Foote and Archie Muise who provided the theme music.

Things To Do- East Gloucester Elementary School Auction

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East Gloucester Elementary School Auction, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

The Second GFAA Triathlon IS On!

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The date has been set and the course laid out for the second annual Gloucester Tri.  1/3 mile swim-bike 15.5 miles and run 3.1 miles.

August 8th 2010 and if you are interested I would sign up immediately.  Last year’s event was an incredible success and after speaking with a ton of the athletes they all planned to return.  So I would get your entry form in ASAP if you want to compete.

There is a ton of information on the website so get to it and chickity check it by clicking on the picture below

click the picture to check out the official website

Boston Derby Dames Season Opener This Saturday Feb 27th

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February 27, 2010: Season Opener
Boston Massacre vs Rhode Island Riveters
Cosmonaughties vs Wicked Pissahs
Who: Boston Derby Dames
What: Full Contact, Flat Track Roller Derby
Date: Saturday, February 27th 2010

Where: Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, MA
Time: Doors at 4 pm (that’s one hour earlier than usual!)
Bout #1, 5 pm: Boston Massacre vs. Rhode Island Riveters
Bout #2, 7 pm: Wicked Pissahs vs. Cosmonaughties
After party 9pm: DJ John Barera
Tickets: $14 in advance, $16 at the door

For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.bostonderbydames.com

Opening games for February 9th, 2008, February 28th, 2009 drew crowds topping 1,600 fans and with a season full of double-headers, we expect a turnout for the February 27th, 2010 opener to be bigger than ever.
Bout #1: The Massacre taks on their sisters to the south, Providence’s Rhode Island Riveters. The two teams have a long history dating back to both leagues’ founding, and both teams want to bring home a win.

Bout #2: Kicking off the home team season, the second bout of the evening sees the Wicked Pissahs take on the Cosmonaughties for the first time since Season Three’s playoff bout in September 2009. That bout saw the Cosmos take home their only win of the 2009 season. Can the Pissahs pay back the Cosmos for that heartbreaking defeat?

Half time show features live music and as always, the after party dance floor is open to all, with DJ John Barera spinning until midnight.

The Boston Derby Dames are Boston’s first and only all-female, DIY, skater-owned and operated flat track roller derby league and proud members of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association.

GHS Theatre performance tomorrow evening

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The Gloucester High School Theater Program will perform “The Scheme of the Driftless Shifter” this Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in the GHS auditorium. The play, a 40-minute one-act comedy, is Gloucester’s entry in the Massachusetts High School Drama Guild Festival statewide theatre competition.

GHS has invited their peers from North Shore Technical High School to join them for this special performance. They too will also present their competition piece, “Grimm’s Fairy Tales.”

The shows begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 25. Admission is $5, payable at the door. GHS and the community can be very proud of these students. Please come out and support them.

Thanks to Beth Morris for the photo and information!

Things To Do- Inn Magnolia New England Storytelling Series

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Please join Inn Magnolia and

Suzie Sims-Fletcher
H.R. Britton
Rowan Meade
Norah Dooley

and

clarinetist Todd Brunel

for

“Tell Inn” New England Storytelling series
last Sunday of every month, beginning
Sunday, February 28, 4-6 pm at

Inn Magnolia
18 Norman Avenue
Gloucester (Magnolia), MA 01930

978-525-3642
InnMagnolia@gmail.com

Please see attached and/or email or call for more information.
Thank you!

Suggested donation $4.

Save The date From The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce

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The GLOUCESTER TOURISM COMMISSION, in cooperation with the Cape Ann Chamber , Discover Gloucester DMO, and Downtown Development Commission, invites you CABI’s (Cape Ann’s Business Incubator) new office space on the third floor of 33 Commercial Street (above the Chamber of Commerce) to meet with fellow Gloucester business owners on Wednesday, March 3, 6-8pm. Bring your business cards and promotional materials and an open mind. Please RSVP to Laura Dow at 978-281-3410 or info@vistamotel.com.

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 One: the Evelina M. Goulart, its’ history and place in the Northeast Fishing Industry will be held on Thursday, March 4, 7pm. Suggested donation: 1-session $10, $25 4-sessions. 978-768-7541

The CAPE ANN MILITARY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP would like to invite family members and friends of our men and women serving in the military from Cape Ann to a ” Meet and Greet” evening at the Major Frank Ritvo Veterans’ Center, 12 Emerson Ave., Gloucester on Thursday, March 4, 7-9pm. Local veterans are invited to attend to honor them for their past services and to share their experiences of being a Veteran. This is an opportunity for the community to come together informally to support our Troops who have kept and are continuing to keep our country free and safe.

THE CAPE ANN MUSEUM is pleased to present an exhibition of paintings by marine artist Peter Vincent. An opening reception for the exhibition will be held in the Museum’s Maritime Wing on Saturday, March 6, 3-5pm. This program is free and open to the public. 978-283-0455

THE 7TH ANNUAL NORTH SHORE ARTHRITIS WALK will be held on Sunday, May 23, in Beverly. We are seeking those who are interested in sponsoring, forming a walking team or volunteers, to support this fundraiser in this important fight against arthritis!

THE SOCIETY FOR ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE ARTS, in partnership with several Gloucester-based businesses, announces a special event with a focus on Captains Courageous: A Story of the Grand Banks, Rudyard Kipling’s classic adventure novel, and film adaptation, featuring Gloucester fishermen. The all-day event will take place on Saturday, March 6, 9am-9:30pm at the Cape Ann Museum, Sawyer Free Library, Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center, Cape Ann Art Haven, and Cape Ann Community Cinema.

EVERYBODY IS READING CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS video By Manuel Simoes

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Manny happened to be casually strolling through town yesterday and by golly wouldn’t you know that everyone is so excited about the upcoming Captains Courageous Festival organized by seARTS on March 6th from 9:00AM-9:30PM that he started snapping photos of people reading the classic in anticipation.

Check out the incredible effort Manny put into this video capturing many of Gloucester’s characters-

From Manny-

Here’s the video of over fifty people reading Captains Courageous, at different establishments in Gloucester .  With the storm yesterday, I think most people may have curled up next to a warm fire and did some reading.   Gloucester Coffee Shops, like the Lone Gull and Pleasant Street Tea house, had everyone reading

You can get your copy at The Dogtown Bookstore, Sawyer Free Library, The Bookstore of Gloucester or Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport.

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

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THE ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATION has re-scheduled its official opening day to Friday, February 19. We hope you will join us on Thursday, February 18, 5-7pm to view our extensive museum collection and enjoy complimentary wine and cheese. RAA hours starting Friday, February 19, will be: Wednesday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday Noon-5pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday. 978-546-6604

Join Michael O’Leary and Friends ’round the fire for their Celtic music sessions on Sundays from 5-8pm, February 21 at THE LANDING AT 7 CENTRAL in Manchester and February 28 at ELLIOTT’S AT THE BLACKBURN in Gloucester. An acoustic session of mostly traditional songs and tunes from the Celtic countries and Cape Breton.

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! 8-week session starts Wednesdays, February 17 & 24, 7-9pm at the 222 ARTS & WELLNESS CENTER. Private sessions also available. 978-283-0495 or Michael@222artsandwellness.com

THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS is hosting a series of programs “February School Vacation = Exploration!”, at the Cape Ann Discovery Center with explorations at their surrounding properties through Sunday, February 21 at various times and locations. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. 978-281-8400

HAITI RELIEF BLOOD DRIVE to be held at Beverly Hospital. An America Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Beverly Hospital, 85 Herrick Street, Beverly on Saturday, February 20, 9am-2pm. To schedule an appointment, please call: 1-800-733-2767 (1-800-REDCROSS).

CAPE ANN HEALING CENTER. Free winter community workshop series held in the Treetop Yoga Studio, Para Research Building, 85 Eastern Avenue, Gloucester. Intro to Reiki Healing and Reiki Clinic with Silvie Lockerova on Saturday, February 20, 4-6pm. Pre-registration is required. Call today to reserve your space. 978-282-1191 x1.

THE GLOUCESTER HOUSE invites you to an evening of dancing, dining, romance and memories on Saturday February 20, 6-10pm. Enjoy an hour of dance instruction from Miss Tina’s School of Dance, followed by a dinner buffet and dancing to the music of the 30’s 40’s and 50’s as performed by Stardust. $25/person. 978-283-1812 for reservations.

HALIBUT POINT STATE PARK will host Winter Birding walks on February 21, and March 21, 8-10am. Meet Peter Van Demark in the parking lot for this approximately 2-mile stroll along graded paths and the rocky coastline. Learn how to identify some common and uncommon shore, migratory and feeder birds by sight and sound. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain or shine. Bring your binoculars! 617-828-1728

SALEM STATE ENTERPRISE CENTER presents From Military Service to Entrepreneur, A Panel Discussion and Forum for Veterans Interested in Growing or Starting a Business, on February 22, 8:30-10:30am. Free. Featuring introductory remarks by Congressman John F. Tierney and a panel of five highly successful veteran entrepreneurs and military support representatives. 978-542-7576

SEARTS will hold an Annual Meeting on Wednesday, February 24, 6-8:30pm at the Rockport Art Association. Community members, arts and cultural groups, and businesses – all are invited.

Join the Good Time Team from NORTH SHORE 104.9 and THE OPEN DOOR FOOD PANTRY on Thursday, February 25, 7-8:30pm to decorate a bowl for the annual Empty Bowl Dinner. The decorating evening will be held at 28 Emerson Avenue in Gloucester. Bring your creativity and a friend. Children welcome. Decorating is free, but reservations are required. info@foodpantry.org or 978-283-6776

THE GRAND CAFE AT THE EMERSON INN BY THE SEA will host a special “3 for $33” dinner to benefit The Open Door on Friday, February 26, 5-9pm. A special 3-course meal will be offered for $33/person, with 10% of all dinner sales going to The Open Door. Full dinner menu will also be available. 978-546-6321

SAVE THE

Things To Do- An Evening To Remember- Concert

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The Docksiders- Tony Verga, Vito Calomo, and Linda Amero

Thngs To Do- An Evening To Remember- Concert, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Anne Robinson Talks CCF- Captains Courageous Festival Video

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Saturday, March 6 , 9am – 9:30pm Organized by seARTS

When viewing the video let the video load fully first by pausing the video to let the red line at the bottom load it up so you won’t have lagging if you have a slow internet connection.

Art Haven February Vacation Elementary School Programs

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You don’t want your kids up your butt all vacation long do you?   Get em enrolled today!

(I shoulda been an ad man)

Art Haven February Vacation Elementary School Programs, originally uploaded by captjoe06.