Motif #1 Day is right around the corner and the weather forecast looks fantastic!


2012 Motif No. 1 Day Schedule of Events
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All Day Activities
Kids’ Art Zone art activities for children
Dock Square Chowder Stand
Mini-Motif Scavenger Hunt
Sidewalk Chalk Competition
Try Your Hand Interactive Art Event


Scheduled Events
9 am
The Motif No. 1 Day 5K to benefit Rockport Elementary Schools Health & Wellness
programs!


10 am
The Way We Were a multi-media presentation by the Rockport High School Band in
Harvey Park
The Motif: Why it Matters presentation on the Motif by artist and historian Les Bartlett at
the Rockport Art Association.
Community Event: Toad Hall 40th Birthday Celebration! Meet at 10 o'clock in front of Toad
Hall for a walk to Millbreak Meadow to enjoy face-painting, books & CUPCAKES!


10:30 am - 12 noon
Instrument Petting Zoo at the Old Firehouse Trust. Sponsored by Rockport Music. For more
click HERE.


11 am - 3 pm
Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest throughout downtown. Registration located at the corner of
School & Main Streets.
Spirit of the Motif: a wandering dramatic presentation throughout downtown.
Strolling Art Exhibit a wandering art presentation throughout downtown.
The Merrimac Valley Rounders in Dock Square. A lively mix of bluegrass & Americana.


12 pm - 1 pm
Free Community Concert at the Shalin Liu Performance Center. Sponsored by Rockport
Music.


12 pm - 2 pm
Photography Exhibit Reception at the Rockport Art Association.


1 pm
The Rockport Legion Band in Harvey Park.
Folly Cove Designers Feature in the Old Firehouse Trust.


● Design Showcase: the Sarah Elizabeth Shop Rockport block printer Julia Garrison is
the new owner of the legendary Sarah Elizabeth Shop and will be showcasing her work
as well as the work of Isabel Natti and the Folly Cove Designer Sarah Elizabeth, printed
on the original Folly Cove Designers' acorn press.
● Film: Virginia Lee Burton: A Sense of Place with the film's producer, Christine
Lundberg. A short documentary on the legendary Cape Ann author & designer. The
producer, Christine Lundberg will be at the screening.


2 pm
Alek Razdan & the A-Train Orchestra on Bearskin Neck.
Artist Rocky Delforge painting in Dock Square in a collaborative work created on the spot.
Brad Byrd playing an acoustic set in Dock Square on Bearskin Neck.


3 pm
Carrtunes in Dock Square. Dixieland Jazz from the 20s, 30s & 40s.


3:30 pm
"In Search of the Motif" reading & book signing by author LM Vincent at the Old Firehouse
Trust.


4 pm
Sidewalk Chalk Contest Winners announced in Dock Square
Words Before Dinner Event at the Old Firehouse Trust. Original poems inspired by life on
Cape Ann. Twin Lights Soda, a Cape Ann original, will be on hand.


5 - 5:30 pm: A Community Festival Finale
Rockport Home Movies with Twin Lights Soda. Film from the collection of Pierce Sears of
the Thomas Wilson Beverage Co. Located at the Old Firehouse Trust. Complimentary Twin
Lights soda available at the screening.

Looking for something enjoyable to do with Mom this year on Mother's day? Our Mother's Day Brunch Buffet will be Sunday, May 13th from 10am - 2:30pm. We have a great selection of starters, salads, carving stations, entrees, accompaniments and a dessert display planned.http://www.emersoninnbythesea.com/dining_events.htm

Prime Rib, anyone?

Want a peek at our menu for this weekend? http://www.emersoninnbythesea.com/AprilMenu.pdf

Empty Bowl Dinner

Stay tuned for information from us about our part in the Empty Bowl dinner.

Emerson Inn's 2012 Easter Grand Buffet

This year's Easter Grand Buffet was a huge success. If you didn't make it out to see us this year, here are some photos of what you missed on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=366122640093440

It's April, Spring is in the air and The Grand Cafe is OPEN Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 5pm-9pm!

Ocean Front Dining, Classic and casual cuisine, fine wines, local brews and spirits. Reservations are recommended.

Slow Roasted Black Angus Prime Rib of Beef Every Friday Night for $19.99

Our Easter Grand Buffet is Sunday, April 8th. There is limited seating so reserve now at 978-546-6321.

Our Mother's Day Brunch Buffet is scheduled for Sunday, May 13th.

The Parlor offers casual meals & cocktails, soups, salads & burgers, there is a children's menu available, live piano music on weekends... open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 5pm-9pm.

We are OPEN for dinner this weekend!!!

www.emersoninnbythesea.com/AprilMenu.pdf