Author Archives: E.J.

About E.J.

Artist, researcher, spiritual traveler of this fascinating orb we inhabit, lover of life and all it has to offer. Hi everyone out there in GMG land. My name is Ellen “E.J.” Lefavour (a/k/a “Ejay Khan” – the pseudonym I used during my years as a political activist artist). I am a newcomer to Cape Ann, and thrilled to be a new contributor to Good Morning Gloucester. I am a painter and photographer who has lived and worked as an artist for 20 years, since leaving the corporate world in 1990 to pursue my passion. My contributions to GMG will consist of images (either my paintings, photographs, or the occasional video) and a little history about the image, called “Did you Know?” I hope to come up with tidbits of information that people don’t already know, or had forgotten they knew. As I am new here, everything is new and fascinating to me, especially the amazing history, so bear with me if I post something that is common knowledge – I’ll eventually come up with something that’s new to you. Please take a minute to comment on my posts, like them or not, especially if you have corrections or something to add, as that is how I, and all of us, learn. Have a Good Morning Gloucester, and a blessed day.

And the Winner is…

Eric Kaplan of Rocky Neck and Chelmsford was the winner of the Sailor Stan’s For the Love of Soup Competition and $25 Sailor Stan’s gift certificate, with his scrumptous mushroom soup made with cashew paste, soy milk, curry and tons … Continue reading

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You Gotta Love the Causeway

My sister Judy came to visit last weekend with two Guatemalan exchange students they have staying with them.  Marcela Pineda is in an OBGYN program at Mass General; Federico Murga is studying sleep therapy and neurology at Beth Israel.  They … Continue reading

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Breakfast and Soup at Sailor Stan’s

My mom, Jean Lefavour, came to visit for a couple of days and got to kick up her heels at the dance at the Rocky Neck Center last night, and have breakfast at Sailor Stan’s this morning.  We had the … Continue reading

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Need some help?

Thinking about entering the Sailor Stan’s First Annual Invitational Soup’s On Best of Cape Ann Soup Competition this Sunday but don’t know what kind of soup to make?  Check out this site: http://glorioussouprecipes.com/?refsrc=email.  Of course, you don’t have to enter … Continue reading

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The Circle of Life

Seals enjoying a morning bask in the sun on the rocks at Brace Cove.  Seagulls enjoying a morning meal of dead seal on the Niles Beach side of Eastern Point. E.J. Lefavour

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“A Concert for Mother Earth” in celebration of Earth Day

  The Annisquam Village Church presents:  “A Concert for Mother Earth” in celebration of Earth Day.  Saturday, April 20 at 8 p.m   Featuring Greta Bro Group with Ricardo Frota, Maurice Cahen and Steve Travis.  Tickets at the door only: $20/$10 students. … Continue reading

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Swing Into Spring

  Hello friends,   Please join us and show your support for the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck on Sunday April 28, 4 pm.  We start with wine & cheese at the Center for an hour with the Cape Ann … Continue reading

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Love Soup?

“Eat soup first and eat it last, and live to till a hundred years be passed”  Do you love soup?  Do you have a great soup recipe?  Do you want to help support the Rocky Neck Cultural Center?  Then you … Continue reading

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The Gloucester Boyz

Rare sighting of The Gloucester Boyz on Rocky Neck by Sailor Stan’s.  They wanted their identities to remain secret.  Does anyone know who they are? E.J. Lefavour

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Community Education Forum

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BOLO! The Alewives are running!

Fish Counters, I counted two alewives at the counting board today at 1:00 – 1:10. Hopefully they are the first of many. I also stopped by the bridge at Apple Street in Essex around noon today and there were about … Continue reading

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Digital Photography Workshop

To sign up, or find out more, you can e-mail Barry O’Brien at bobrien@northshorecommunications.com

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Fluid Dynamics Opening Friday, 4/12 5-9:00pm

This is going to be the photography exhibit of the season, so don’t miss it.  Charlie is an amazing photographer and James at Cape Ann Giclee has gone over and above to make his printed photos look fantastic.  Very intriguing and … Continue reading

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Best Dance Party in Town

If you went to the last one, you already know that.  If you love to dance, meet and hang out with cool, fun and lively people, in a spot with a great dance floor and great dancing music, don’t miss … Continue reading

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Bodin Gallery Boarded — by the Australian Coast Guard!

  After the Easter Parade and Egg Hunt, I had a visit from Craig Longmuir, Acting Chief of the Rescue Coordination Centre, Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Emergency Response Division (equivalent to our US Coast Guard). He’s here on official business … Continue reading

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Cape Ann Painters and Photographers Group

Happy Spring. Our Cape Ann Painter and Photographer Meeting will be held on Monday April 8 from 9-11 AM . 9-9:30 is coffee/tea time – please bring your own! The meeting will be held at our new home on 17 … Continue reading

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Bob Franke with John Schindler at Old Sloop Coffeehouse

April 6 – Bob Franke with John Schindler at Old Sloop Coffeehouse Advance tickets can be gotten at http://www.rockportucc.org/April06-2013.htm, Toad Hall Bookstore, or Gloucester Music. Bob Franke Bob Franke’s songs are considered classics, fueled by his deep faith and the … Continue reading

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Best of Rocky Neck

This is the “don’t miss” of spring.  Opening Reception Saturday, April 6th, 4:00-6:00 pm.

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Doodads and Gadgets

There was a boat at the Railways yesterday sporting all these strange looking doodads and gadgets.  Does anyone have any idea what kind of boat it might be and what all those doodads and gadgets are for?  I assume they … Continue reading

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Shoring Up The Accommodations

In case anyone else was wondering what this huge barge was doing in Smiths Cove today, it is there to replace two steel eye beams under the Rocky Neck Accommodations, so that it will be there for people to stay … Continue reading

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Sailor Stan’s – A Very Cool Place for Breakfast

In case you didn’t know, Sailor Stan’s is open for breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings from 7:30 until 11:30-12:00.  As season starts coming in, they will be open more mornings.  Sailor Stan’s is one of the coolest most colorful artsy … Continue reading

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Sailing into Spring

Really, it is spring. E.J. Lefavour

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Anyone up for swimming today?

I took this photo of a crowd sunbathing and swimming at Wingaersheek beach a year ago today.  I went swimming myself at Cambridge Beach that day.  It was in the 80′s. E.J. Lefavour

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Anna Vojtech and Roland Cornelis – First Dual Exhibit

March 21-31 at The Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street Anna Vojtech and Roland Cornelis present paintings and sculpture in this not-to-be-missed two-week exhibition. We are looking forward to this landmark show that celebrates the work of two dedicated … Continue reading

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Who’s Got Talent?

Reservations recommended: avchurch820@gmail.com or call 978-281-0376

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