A well-known local artist, poet and community activist will be leading a new art program at First Congregational Church, all corresponding with the Christian season of Lent.
The course, called "Images of Light in Famous Paintings: Ascent as Adventure in All Seasons" will be offered March 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The course, taught by Sharon Chace, will study art by Matisse, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and De Gelder.
Anyone seeking to register or looking for more information should contact the church office at 978-546-6638 or office@rockportucc.org.
Polar Plunge today
More than 150 people are expected to dive — literally — into a winter fund-raiser today at the Gloucester end of Rockport's Long Beach for the second annual Polar Plunge.
The event is hosted by the Rockport and Gloucester Rotary clubs, and money raised from pledges on the plungers (swimmers) will benefit Rotary International's global effort to eradicate polio.
All participants are meeting at the Cape Ann Motor Inn at 11 a.m. for a photo, then plunging at 11:30 am sharp.
Father-son authors
Best-selling author Michael Palmer and his son Daniel will be the featured speakers on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m., in the Brenner Friends Room at Rockport Public Library.
Michael Palmer's 17th medical thriller, "Oath of Office," raises concerns about genetic modification, corporate farming and shoddy labeling throughout the food system. Inspiration for the book came from "Food, Inc.," a documentary about many unpleasant realities behind what we eat.
Daniel Palmer's latest book, "Helpless" received a starred review in Library Journal and has a waiting list in the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium.
His novels focus on people overcoming obstacles and feature the hidden dangers of commonly used technologies. "Helpless" explores the teen phenomenon of sexting and its devastating consequences.
Shalin Liu shows
When Bret Williams takes the stage at the Shalin Liu Performance Center on Friday, Feb. 17, at 8 p.m., with a pre-concert talk at 7 p.m.
He will be the first classical guitarist to play a solo concert in Rockport Music's beautiful hall.
This Sunday, The Kingston Trio, one of America's most beloved folk and pop groups, comes to the Shalin Liu for a 5 p.m. program of beloved hits and popular standards.
Featuring George Grove, Bill Zorn and Rick Dougherty, the group's trademark three-part harmony and clean, crisp sounds are heard in concerts throughout the nation's many prestigious venues.
Cabin Fever series
Rockport Public Library's Cabin Fever movie series continues with "Funny Lady" Tuesday at 2 p.m., and the political thriller "Ides of March" at 2 p.m. next Saturday.
Rockport Ramblings is compiled each week by reporter Stpehanie Bergman. If you have a news tip or an item for Ramblings, call Bergman at 978-283-7000 x3451, or sbergman@gloucestertimes.com.
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