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Arts & Flowers

Thu, 15 May 2008 05:03:00 EDT

The Rockport Art Association will host its annual Arts & Flowers gala reception on Friday, May 16, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in celebration of the opening of the first summer exhibition. The event features live jazz with the Jesse Ciaramitaro Duo, hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. The show highlights floral arrangements inspired by works of RAA artists. For ticket information, call 978-546-6604. The proceeds benefit the RAA children's programs.

Do North calendar

Thu, 15 May 2008 05:02:00 EDT

Music
CAPT. CARLO'S. Live acoustic pop and rock music by Frank and Richie on Thursday, May 15, 8 to 11 p.m.; live reggae music by Mile 21 on Friday, May 16, 9 p.m. to midnight; and live funk and dance music by Elephant House on Saturday, May 17, 9 p.m. to midnight, at Capt. Carlo's, 27 Harbor Loop, Gloucester.

Rockport's Motif tops weekend bill

Thu, 15 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT

Special events will be held in Rockport this weekend, with the arrival of the town's Motif No. 1 Days, sponsored by the Rockport Chamber of Commerce, Rockport Art Association, the Rockport Public Schools and other civic groups.

News anchor Randy Price narrates Lincoln program with symphony this weekend

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:16:00 EDT

For the past 60 years, notable personalities have narrated "Lincoln Portrait" by American composer Aaron Copland, written in 1942.
The words come from addresses by Abraham Lincoln, woven into a text for the orchestral work, commissioned in 1942 by conductor Andre Kostelanetz shortly after the United States began fighting in World War II.

Victory gardens: An idea whose time has come — again

Wed, 14 May 2008 05:03:00 EDT

Victory gardens — also called war gardens — were promoted twice in the last century, during World Wars I and II, to reduce the pressure on the public food supply caused by the wars.
The concept was also considered a morale booster. Planting and maintaining fruit and vegetable gardens empowered the people who participated and rewarded them with inexpensive and wholesome food.

Senior Lookout: Senior centers will need to adjust as boomers retire

Wed, 14 May 2008 05:01:00 EDT

The first baby boomers are collecting Social Security checks this year, but most of them — despite May being a time to honor older Americans — don't see themselves as the focus of "Older Americans Month."

Senior calendar: May 14

Wed, 14 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT

Ongoing events
Trash stickers for seniors — City of Gloucester trash removal stickers are sold at a discount to seniors only at the Rose Baker Senior Center. Gloucester residents ages 65 and older may purchase stickers Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Discounted stickers are limited to five per month per household. Seniors may purchase additional stickers at the regular price at other locations.

Liven up your mornings: Fresh herbs bring new flavors to breakfast staples

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:19:00 EDT

Take a hint from the French and perk up your morning fare with the incomparable flavors of fresh herbs.
With just a few snips of your kitchen scissors, you'll transform your favorite egg, potato, quick bread or crepe.

Hope for Hunter: Signs and words come together for 2-year-old boy with genetic abnormality

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:44:00 EDT

Tiny, 2-year-old Hunter Knowles is a precious toddler — blond curls and big, blue eyes with a sweet, friendly disposition and dimpled smile. Anyone meeting the Seabrook boy would be hard-pressed to find anything wrong.

Poets' Corner: A Mother's Day Prayer

Fri, 09 May 2008 05:04:00 EDT

Dear God we give you the praise
For all mothers upon your earth
Their times of advice and love they gave
Since the very beginning of our births
From the days and nights of changing diapers
To that lasting hug they would give

Poets' Corner: Missing Mom on Mother's Day White Feathers

Fri, 09 May 2008 05:03:00 EDT

Among your things a Mother's Day card
a genuine white feather adorns the front
I gave it to you a few years before.
In the corner is your chair, thoughts of
you enter my mind, a slight scent of
roses fills the air, it is time.

Gloucester survey shows high anxiety

Fri, 09 May 2008 05:02:00 EDT

This the latest in a series of columns exploring the health concerns affecting Gloucester residents as identified through a 2005-6 Community Health Needs Assessment.
As food and gas prices rise, Cape Ann residents are feeling the pinch and worrying about the future.

Health calendar: May 9

Fri, 09 May 2008 03:51:00 EDT

WOMEN'S SUPPORT/PROGRAMS
Connecting Young Moms Education/Support Group, conducted by the Social Work Department at Beverly Hospital, meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Women's Health and Medical Arts Building, Beverly Hospital campus. Free. Registration required; call 978-922-3000, ext. 2720.

Do North calendar: May 8

Thu, 08 May 2008 05:29:00 EDT

Music
MEMORIAL CONCERT. A Herb Pomeroy Memorial Concert, presented by the MIT Festival Jazz Ensemble and Alumni Bands, will take place Saturday, May 10, 7 p.m., in the Kresge Auditorium, MIT, 84 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. Admission is $5. Call Vanessa Gardner at 617-253-2826.

Around Cape Ann: May 8

Thu, 08 May 2008 05:25:00 EDT

Forum turns spotlight on energy policy
The Cape Ann Forum will host author and social critic Michael Klare in a Sunday night event that will spotlight a critique of U.S. energy policy.
That critique will be drawn from Klare's new book, "Rising Powers, Shrinking Planet: The New Geopolitics of Energy," and will run Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gloucester City Hall.

One piano, four hands

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:36:00 EDT

Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms, historic composers, as well as their modern counterparts, have created music for four hands — two pianists on the same piano.
Now, residents will have an opportunity to experience the art form as part of a free lecture next Tuesday, sponsored by the Rockport Chamber Music Festival.

Guitarists uniting for a 'Big Strum'

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:33:00 EDT

Musicians who have played with stars such as David Bowie, Joe Cocker and Billy Joel will come together for a special event titled "The Big Strum" on Saturday in Essex.
Gloucester's Fly Amero, a guitarist with Orleans, organized the event of super-guitarists for the one-night-only show.

Journal Pages: A high-flying affirmation of the cycle of life

Wed, 07 May 2008 02:38:00 EDT

I arrived at Stacy Boulevard an hour before sunrise one chilly morning last week, intent on a brief walk to test my twisted knee. As soon as I parked my car and began trudging along the iron railing of the holding wall that hugs the water, I sensed that something astonishing would happen, and something did.

Everday Etiquette: Thank you notes go a long way

Wed, 07 May 2008 02:20:00 EDT

Q: One of my husband's clients gave him Red Sox tickets several years ago. He has not been to a game since and has wanted desperately to go. He refuses to pay the going rate through ticket brokers and decided to ask the client if he could purchase some tickets from him. Naturally, the client gave my husband four awesome tickets, three rows right behind home plate, to a recent Red Sox game and everyone had a wonderful time; they won, too! Is it appropriate to send a thank you note and thank someone again for their gift after they have enjoyed, not only in this case Red Sox tickets, but also for a gift certificate, money, etc.? My husband also sent him a gift certificate to his favorite restaurant as a "thank you" as he would not accept any money. Was this gesture over the top?

Mother's Day a time to think about health

Wed, 07 May 2008 02:20:00 EDT

Mother's Day on Sunday begins the ninth annual Women's Health Week. National Women's Check-Up Day will be Monday, May 12.
This is a nationwide initiative, coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health (OWH), and it encourages women to make their health a top priority and take simple steps for a longer, healthier and happier life.

Senior menu

Wed, 07 May 2008 02:08:00 EDT

SeniorCare serves the following lunch menu this week to seniors 60 and older:
Thursday, May 8 — Turkey divan, red bliss mashed potato, baby whole carrots, strawberry shortcake
Friday, May 9 — Sweet and sour meatballs, chef's blend, chive whipped potatoes, pudding

Senior calendar

Wed, 07 May 2008 02:03:00 EDT

Ongoing events
Trash stickers for seniors — City of Gloucester trash removal stickers are sold at discounted prices, for seniors only, at Rose Baker Senior Center. Gloucester residents ages 65 and older may purchase stickers Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Discounted stickers are limited to five per month, per household. Seniors may purchase additional stickers at the regular price at other locations.

Colbert, will.i.am among special Webby award recipients

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:22:00 EDT

NEW YORK — Stephen Colbert's use of the Internet to connect with fans earned the Comedy Central host special recognition as recipients of the annual Webby awards for Web sites and online achievements were announced Tuesday.

A winning 'Taste' 20th annual Essex fundraiser nets an estimated $80,000

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

For the 20th straight year, visitors enjoyed a "Taste of Essex" in the Essex Room at Woodman's restaurant this past weekend. And it was a sweet "Taste" indeed — raising an estimated $80,000 for the L. Dexter Woodman Scholarship Fund, organizer Wendy Viator said yesterday.

Of Books and Poems and Fantasies and Cabbages and Kings

Fri, 02 May 2008 05:35:00 EDT

Let's keep fairies at the bottom of our gardens,
Let Harold's purple crayon never tire,
As Max and all his wild things play,
We'll hear little tales told by the fire.
Did it start for you with "Goodnight Moon,"