Cape Ann Reads writers group: Anyone looking for help in writing their Cape Ann Reads picture book entry? If you are, you are welcome to join the Cape Ann Reads Writers Group which will be meeting from 1:00 – 2:00 on Wednesday October 19 at the Sawyer Library.
~30 seats left for this Saturday’s panel: “Republican Motherhood to Democratic Nominee,” held at Maritime Gloucester from 2-5P.
Please RSVP using this embedded link.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there.
Last call to get your bids in for the Chamber’s Online Auction! This year we have wonderful items including beautiful artwork, weekend getaways, gift certificates and more. The auction closes TOMORROW – Friday night at 10:00 PM. Click Here to view the items and place your bids.
The Cape Ann Plein Air Gala is this Saturday night, October 15, 2016 from 6-10 PM at Rockport Art Association. Tickets are $60 and 100% of the ticket price may be applied to the sale of a CAPA painting. Mix, mingle and meet the juried artists from around the country. You’ll have the opportunity to acquire award winning works freshly painted on location from over 40 artists.
Tickets also include a celebratory drink upon arrival and an evening of complimentary of hors d’oeuvres from Best of Boston award winner Vinwood Caterers. Click Here for more information and to purchase Gala Tickets. View photos of this week’s plein air events on their Facebook Page.
There is also a dinner at the Gloucester House Restaurant on Friday, October 14 from 6:30-8:00 PM that is free for CAPA artists. $25 for family and guests.
(Photo via Cape Ann Plein Air)
A thrilling family event: silent horror film classic ‘Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde’ accompanied by organist Peter Krasinski at the Gloucester Meetinghouse on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 6:00pm. The program is sponsored by Cape Ann Savings Bank and ticket proceeds benefit the Meetinghouse Foundation Preservation Fund.
World-renowned sonic artist Peter Krasinski performs on the grand 1893 Hutchings-Fisk pipe-organ in the historic 1806 Meetinghouse, improvising accompaniment to 2 silent film classics: the Buster Keaton comedy, ‘The Haunted House’ and the scary main feature ‘Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde.’ This Halloween season event opens with a fun costume parade and an impressive organ prelude followed by the 2 movie features.
The Gloucester Meetinghouse is located at the corner of Church & Middle Street with an accessible side entrance at 10 Church Street. Admission is $15 General, $12 Students & Senior (65+), kids under 12 free. For more information please visit http://www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org
Dear Friends,
I invite you all to attend a free screening of the Documentary film 1 Revolution and Q and A with Chris Waddell. I hope you can make this event!!!
Here is the trailer:
ONE REVOLUTION -Movie Trailer
ONE REVOLUTION -Movie Trailer
ONE REVOLUTION: The story of Chris Waddell’s historic journey to the roof of Africa. ONE REVOLUTION captures…
Here are the details:
Best,
Erin Canniff
Community Screening of 1 Revolution with Chris Waddell
Wednesday, October 12th
Lane Auditorium, Rockport High School
Doors open at 6:30, film begins at 7 followed by Q and A
About Chris: Waddell was inducted into the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and the Paralympics Hall of Fame. The Dalai Lama honored him as an “Unsung Hero of Compassion”. People Magazine named him one of the “Fifty Most Beautiful People in the World”. Skiing Magazine placed him amongst the “25 Greatest Skiers in North America”. Middlebury College presented him with a Doctorate in Humane Letters. National Public Radio (NPR) named his 2011 commencement address to Middlebury College as one of “The Best Commencement Speeches, Ever.”
Sponsored by the RES Health, Wellness and Sustainability Team
Please join us for our Open House!
Meet the instructors & current students.
Saturday, October 15, 2016
1:00pm – 3:00pm
55 Blackburn Center, Gloucester
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