Gloucester's Fly Amero celebrates the release of his latest CD, "Paint it Blue," at a benefit concert tomorrow at the historic Universalist Unitarian Church on Middle Street in Gloucester.
"With all that history, there is also a dire need for restoration and maintenance money for the church, which is part of the Gloucester skyline," Amero said. "Plus, the place simply has the best darn acoustics on Cape Ann.
"My ultimate dream would be for the balcony to be restored to the point we could fill the place. So, I decided to ... see if we can't do our little part to help out."
Amero, who is also a member of the pop band Orleans, will highlight tracks from his newly released "Paint it Blue," which features songs recorded live at One World Coffee House in Essex, the Rhumbline in Gloucester and the Egg Center for the Performing Arts in Albany, N.Y.
Doors open at 6 p.m. for the 6:45 concert. A reception will follow upstairs at the Rhumbline and will feature an unedited screening of Amero's newly released "Mall Cop" video.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. They are on sale at Gloucester Music at 210 Main St. in Gloucester or by calling 978-281-4874. Half the proceeds from the concert will benefit the church.
World premiere of 'A Sense of Place'
The world premiere screening of "Virginia Lee Burton: A Sense of Place," a film by Gloucester's Christine Lundberg and Rawn Fulton, takes place Saturday at the Cape Ann Historical Museum in Gloucester. Two screenings are planned - at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The one-hour documentary explores the life and art of the 20th century Cape Ann author-illustrator who is known for such books as "Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel," "Katy and the Big Snow" and the Caldecott-winning "The Little House." Her books have never been out of print.
Admission is free, but reservations are required. Call the museum at 978-283-0455.
Gospel vocalist returns to Cape Ann
Cape Ann Symphony welcomes back gospel vocalist Renese King to its annual Holiday Pops concerts this weekend. Performances are Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Fuller Auditorium at Blackburn Circle off Route 128 in Gloucester.
"With all that history, there is also a dire need for restoration and maintenance money for the church, which is part of the Gloucester skyline," Amero said. "Plus, the place simply has the best darn acoustics on Cape Ann.
"My ultimate dream would be for the balcony to be restored to the point we could fill the place. So, I decided to ... see if we can't do our little part to help out."
Amero, who is also a member of the pop band Orleans, will highlight tracks from his newly released "Paint it Blue," which features songs recorded live at One World Coffee House in Essex, the Rhumbline in Gloucester and the Egg Center for the Performing Arts in Albany, N.Y.
Doors open at 6 p.m. for the 6:45 concert. A reception will follow upstairs at the Rhumbline and will feature an unedited screening of Amero's newly released "Mall Cop" video.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. They are on sale at Gloucester Music at 210 Main St. in Gloucester or by calling 978-281-4874. Half the proceeds from the concert will benefit the church.
World premiere of 'A Sense of Place'
The world premiere screening of "Virginia Lee Burton: A Sense of Place," a film by Gloucester's Christine Lundberg and Rawn Fulton, takes place Saturday at the Cape Ann Historical Museum in Gloucester. Two screenings are planned - at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The one-hour documentary explores the life and art of the 20th century Cape Ann author-illustrator who is known for such books as "Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel," "Katy and the Big Snow" and the Caldecott-winning "The Little House." Her books have never been out of print.
Admission is free, but reservations are required. Call the museum at 978-283-0455.
Gospel vocalist returns to Cape Ann
Cape Ann Symphony welcomes back gospel vocalist Renese King to its annual Holiday Pops concerts this weekend. Performances are Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Fuller Auditorium at Blackburn Circle off Route 128 in Gloucester.
King is a nationally recognized gospel vocalist who first appeared with the symphony for its 2004 Holiday Pops show. A frequent soloist with the Boston Pops, she can be heard on the CD "Sleigh Ride" with Keith Lockhart, the Boston Pops Orchestra and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus.
The Holiday Pops is designed as a festive evening of music for all ages. In addition to holiday vocal selections with King, the program will feature many other holiday favorites, including Anderson's "Christmas Festival," Delius' "Sleigh Ride," Hayman's "Carol of the Bells," Smith's "Jingle Bells Forever," Holcomb's "Festive Sounds of Hanukah" and the symphony's traditional holiday sing-along.
Tickets are $25 for adults. Children under 18 are welcome for free. Call 978-281-0543 or visit www.capeannsymphony.org.
Celebrate 'The Last Waltz'
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the historic rock event "The Last Waltz," area musicians will gather at The West End Theater in Gloucester on Saturday night to offer up some of the music performed at the event. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.
"The Last Waltz" was a farewell concert held on Thanksgiving Day 1976 by the rock group The Band, which was joined on stage by more than a dozen special guests, including Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Ringo Starr, Muddy Waters, Dr. John and Neil Young. Director Martin Scorsese filmed the concert and made it into a documentary.
Dan King and Ian McColl have organized Saturday's show, which will bring together more than 20 area musicians. They include Steve Amazeen, Jason Apt, Inge Berge, Julie Dougherty, Julie Dukas, Wolf Ginandes, Tony Goddess, George Hall, Satch Kearns, Russ Lawton, Tucker Lindquist, John Newcomb, Mike O'Connell, Elaine O'Rourke, Lori Perkins, Vincent Brigulio, Henri Smith, Leo Sharitmitar and other special guests. They will perform renditions of many classics by "The Band" as well as their own originals.
Tickets are $15. Call the theater, located in The Blackburn Building in Gloucester at 1 Washington St., at 978-281-0680.
Dan King at West End Theater
Dan King will perform a solo acoustic show while shooting video for his upcoming musical release on Sunday at 4 p.m. at the West End Theater in Gloucester.
The one-time Harvard University lineman has recorded four albums. Admission is $10 ($5 for those who attend "The Last Waltz" at the theater on Saturday night).
Next weekend, the West End Theater will feature rap/rockers Elephant House, with Gloucester's own Bingo opening the show, on Friday, Nov. 30, at 8 p.m.
On Saturday, Dec. 1, the group What Time Is It Mr. Fox?, a chamber rock quartet, will perform.
For tickets or information call 978- 281-0680.
Rocky Neck goes to town
The Rocky Neck Art Colony is coming to downtown Gloucester tomorrow for its third annual winter exhibit and sale. The show runs through Dec. 23 at 117 Main St.
The exhibit will be open Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. A meet-the-artists reception takes place Saturday, Dec. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m.
ARTxtravanganza open for bids
The Rockport Art Association's ARTxtravaganza online auction opened for bidding this week. Bidding continues until Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m. at the association, 12 Main St.
Artwork from past masters to contemporary artists is now on display in the Hibbard Gallery. To view the work online, go to www.rockportartassn.cmarket.com.
Holiday ornaments of art
The Rockport Art Association is presenting its 13th annual hand-painted holiday ornament fundraiser featuring mini-masterpieces painted on Masonite tiles with a variety of subjects.
These original, miniature artworks will go on sale for $40 starting tomorrow at 10 a.m. The sale continues through the holidays.
In addition to the ornaments, photography members have put together an assortment of holiday cards that are being sold as part of the fundraiser.
'Birds of Cape Ann'
Field ornithologist Jim Berry presents "Fall and Winter Birds of Cape Ann" on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 7 p.m. at the Sawyer Free Library at 2 Dale Ave. in Gloucester.
Berry will talk about both migratory and winter resident birds on Cape Ann, including ducks, grebes, loons, guillemots, razorbills, gannets, gulls and cormorants.
Admission is free. Call Joanne Souza at 978-281-8079 or visit www.schooner-adventure.org for more.
North Shore Film Festival
The Boston North Shore Film Festival Fall Independent Film Series continues Thursday, Nov. 29, at Gloucester Cinema with a screening of "Oswald's Ghost" at 7 p.m.
The film offers a new look at the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. It incorporates rarely seen archival footage and interviews and explores the public's reaction to the tragedy and the government investigations.
"Plagues & Pleasures on the Salton Sea" will be the featured presentation on Dec 6. Director Christopher Metzler will be on hand to answer questions on the "green film" following the screening.
Gloucester Cinema is at 74 Essex Ave. (Route 133) in Gloucester. For more information, visit www.MassBayFilmProject.org.
Fools return to Gloucester
The Fools head back to Jazzy Joe's on Main Street in Gloucester on Saturday night.
The Ipswich-based group that formed in 1975 became known for songs like "She Looks Alright in the Dark" and its Talking Heads parody "Psycho Chicken." The band later signed to EMI Records, releasing the album Sold Out, and has performed with such groups as Van Halen, The Doobie Brothers, Rush, Jefferson Starship, Blondie, the Cars and others.
The Fools will performs songs from its latest CD, "10," which includes "Dancing on the Moon" and "Time will not Erase Us." Tickets are $10 and are available at the club.
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Around Cape Ann is a column devoted to events happening on Cape Ann and artists from Cape Ann performing elsewhere. If you would like to submit an item, contact reporter Gail McCarthy at 978-283-7000, ext. 3445, or gmccarthy@ecnnews.com, or fax to 978-281-5748.
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