Tag Archives: Rockport

Grand Re-Opening at The Art Nook’s New Location

Posted on May 25, 2013 by

Last Saturday, The Art Nook had an opening reception at it’s new location at 58 Bearskin Neck in Rockport.   It features a variety of work by local artists, including Kathleen Miller, Stefan Mierz and Larry Martin-Bittman and Micheal Foley. … Continue reading →

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Chickity Check It! “New England: a perfect break on the ‘other’ cape”

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

New England: a perfect break on the ‘other’ cape Cape Ann, home to the most oft-painted building in the US – celebrated in a festival on May 18 – deserves to be better known in Britain, says Paul Wade.   … Continue reading →

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Love’s Labour’s Lost – don’t lose out on it!

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe’s production of Love’s Labour’s Lost is playing May 11, 17, 18 @ 8 PM and May 12 & 19 @ 3 PM, Rockport Community House 58 Broadway.  It’s a fun show! Here’s a more complete slideshow: … Continue reading →

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Ann Kennedy Gets Her Pile Driver On In Rockport

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

Had a wonderful early a.m. lesson on how a pile driver works.  I appreciate the patience with which my questions were answered  as well as the opportunity to see a perfect demonstration.

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Exploring Rockport yesterday…

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

Ann Kennedy Submits- Exploring Rockport yesterday… Waiting to become an art rock?  A stony silence? Waiting for the boat to Easter Island?

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Patricia Conant Digs The Blue Lobster In Rockport

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

Patricia writes- Awesome breakfast at the Blue Lobster.  Light fluffy omelets, crispy home fries and a view to die for!!  They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

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Chronicle producer’s new book cover is Motif #1

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

You may know Ted Reinstein from the award-winning TV show Chronicle on Channel 5. I’ve been a fan for years and  was lucky enough to meet Ted when he produced Chronicle’s feature of Gloucester in 2007 right after Celebrate Gloucester and the opening of … Continue reading →

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Video- Gloucester MA Waterfront , Rockport, Bearskin Neck, 1959-1967 Part 1

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

Old reels of tape converted to digital files.  Ciaramitaro and Curcuru families.  Benny Curcuru, Auntie Annie, Captain Joe and Felicia Ciaramitaro.  Stage Fort Park, Gloucester Harbor, the Paint Factory, The Dragger Fleet, Downtown, Rogers Street, The Gloucester House, Bearskin Neck, … Continue reading →

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RC Plane Flight Over Rockport MA From Allen Stanish

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

Hi Joey,Here is a short video your viewers might enjoy.  I made it by placing a camera on my RC plane. It shows the spectacular coastline in between Rockport and Gloucester. Allen Stanish Rockport, MA

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The Ocean Reporter

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

The Old Ocean Reporter Before She Sunk. CLICK HERE FOR THE STORY

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A few shots from Easter at St. Joachim’s in Rockport

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

On Sunday I had the two morning services at St. Joachim’s in Rockport. I snapped a few photos in between:       For Catholics, Easter (like Christmas) doesn’t end on the main day of celebration; it continues to be … Continue reading →

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Breaking News!! Rockport is Open!!

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

It’s been open all year but today it is really open. Reconnoiter of the strategic plan. Maximum food intake per distance travelled. The calm before the storm. Roy Moores smoked salmon with a tasty horseradish  dip on the side. My pal the … Continue reading →

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Cape Ann Seasonal Openings Part II

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

This list used to be easy to make but Cape Ann is exploding with openings today. So turn this computer off, finish that cup of coffee and get off your butt and get out there. Because when you are putting … Continue reading →

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The Rockport Fleet

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

The Rockport Fleet The “Amie” http://art-rocks.org/

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We can’t forget lovely Rockport

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

My heart is in Gloucester, but Rockport is lovely too. E.J. Lefavour http://www.khanstudiointernational.com/galleryphotomontage2013.htm

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2-25-13 Good Harbor before the Full Moon

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

Twin Lighthouses Also known as Cape Ann Light Station, these twin lights are the only surviving multiple lights on the coasts of the United States. The original 45-foot towers were constructed and lit in 1789—making them among the oldest of … Continue reading →

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Art ROCKport

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

When the mood hits. left at 3:10 2/20/13 http://art-rocks.org/

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Main Street Rockport Photo from Gail McDonald

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Cape Ann MarketWATCH 1/24/13 From Kenny MacCarthy

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

Interested in Gloucester/Rockport real estate? Watch Kenny MacCarthy’s video commentary, complete with photos, stats and analysis. This week, Kenny tours 8 local properties and has some pricing analysis. Call Kenny if you have any Cape Ann Real Estate needs- (978) … Continue reading →

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Community Art 1/24/13

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

Seven Swans a Swimming Dear Joey, I’m sure you know all about the family of 7 swans that spent most of the summer and fall at Front Beach in Rockport (see photo 1868, and our granddaughter Brooke confronting the “father … Continue reading →

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High and Dry

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

Rockport Harbor Dry Dock

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Rockport Greasy Pole Video

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

I think two different people sent this in, JP from Rockport and Vicki Gamage.  Not sure if they saw it on the same site or not or if they both just happened to run across it on youtube.  If they … Continue reading →

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Community Stuff 12/30/12

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Swans Waiting For Lunch at Rockport High Tide Today

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

“Just another two feet Alice and we can eat off the kitchen table!”

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Rockport Farmers Market THIS Weekend!

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

Here’s the info from BearskinNeck.net: Wondering what’s going on in Rockport now that Christmas is over? Well, there is an exciting event happening this weekend! There will be a FARMERS MARKET in the grocery store space at Whistlestop Mall. Saturday, … Continue reading →

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