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The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Announces the
Distinguished Recipients of the 2010 Creative Community Awards
 The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod is pleased to announce the 2010 Annual Creative Community Awards. The award recipients will be honored at the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod's Third Annual Creative Collaborative Conference and Awards Reception, to be held at the Cape Codder Resort and Spa on Thursday, March 25, 2010. Please join us in extending our congratulations to: - Arts Educator of the Year:
Daniel Springer, Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School
- Collaborative Arts Project of the Year:
Falmouth Artists Guild Community Outreach
- Community Leadership in Support of the Arts:
State Senator Robert O'Leary
- Lifetime Achievement Award:
Maestro Royston Nash
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod supports, promotes, and celebrates the arts and culture of Cape Cod by creating a strong, stable, and diverse arts environment, and contributing to the quality of life and economic vitality of the region. For more information and to register for the Third Annual Creative Collaborative Conference and Awards Reception call 508-362-0066 or visit www.artsfoundation.org.
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Registration is now Open for the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod's
Third Annual Creative Collaborative Conference and Awards Reception!
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod is pleased to announce the schedule for the Third Annual Creative Collaborative Conference and Awards Reception on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at the Cape Codder Resort and Spa, 1225 Iyannough Road, Hyannis.
The creative community of Cape Cod will gather for a full day of presentations, panel discussions, displays, and activities to celebrate the best and brightest of the region's arts and culture, culminating in an evening awards reception.
This year's schedule includes a rare opportunity to convene and dialogue with the region's media leaders. Conference attendees are invited to:
REACHING THE MEDIA ~ A PANEL DISCUSSION ~
Mark Skala, Publisher, GateHouse Media, moderator
Sarah Colvin ~ News Director, Cape Cod Broadcasting
Terry Duenas ~ Executive Director, Cape Cod Community Media Center
Judith Goetz ~ Program Host, Quantum of Cape Cod
Paul Pronovost ~ Editor, Cape Cod Times
Michael Rabideau ~ Publisher, Cape Cod Magazine
Laura Reckford ~ Editor, Barnstable Enterprise
Brian Shortsleeve ~ Editor, Cape Cod Life Publications
David Still, II ~ Editor, Barnstable Patriot
Mindy Todd ~ Program Host, National Public Radio
Suzanne Tonaire ~ Program Director, Nassau Broadcasting
View the full schedule for the Creative Collaborative Conference and Awards Reception!
Register Now for the Creative Collaborative Conference and Awards Reception!
For more information call the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod at 508-362-0066 or visit www.artsfoundation.org.
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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Announces Spring 2010 Grant Deadline
Funding Available for Artists and Cultural Organizations
 The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, the designated local arts
agency for Barnstable County, is pleased to announce its next grant
cycle. Applications are now available for the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Spring grants
cycle, which has a deadline of Friday, March 19, 2010.
The
Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Grants Program provides cash awards to local artists and cultural
organizations that are engaged in projects that help create a strong,
stable, and diverse arts and culture industry on Cape Cod, and
contribute positively to the quality of life and economic vitality of
the region. Preference is given to specific program initiatives,
particularly those enhancing the arts education of learners of all
ages, and to collaborative efforts within the arts community.
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod will hold a grants information workshop for interested applicants on
Thursday, February 25 at 5:30 pm at the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod offices in Centerville.
First time applicants are strongly urged to attend this workshop.
Reservations are required by February 24.
Reserve your space now! Call 508-362-0066 or emailing info@artsfoundation.org.
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Highlight Your Art Related Event in the Voice of the Arts!
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod
would like to invite you to submit your upcoming events, exhibitions,
classes, performances, readings, signings or other
art/dance/performing/musical/literary events for inclusion in the Arts
Foundation of Cape Cod's weekly e-newsletter, Voice of the Arts.
This FREE,
simple and effective marketing tool reaches thousands of culturally
invested readers, artists and cultural/arts organizations on Cape Cod
and beyond! To submit your events for inclusion in Voice of the Arts, please send your listing to info@artsfoundation.org. Submissions are due every Tuesday by noon; the e-newsletter is published every Thursday. To ensure that your event information is properly listed please read the Submission Guidelines.
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Join the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod - Fly Free to Nantucket!
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Join the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and fly free to Nantucket! Now, all new adult members of the Arts
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Why become a member of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod?
- Because the Arts contribute to the wonderful
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- Because Arts Foundation of Cape Cod memberships
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- Because the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod
celebrates, promotes, and supports the Arts year-round; they need and
deserve my assistance
Become a Member Now - Join Online!
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February School Vacation at the Cape Cod Conservatory
 - February School Vacation with the Cape Cod Coservatory: Children will have a blast during their February school vacation with Musical Theater Dance Workshop taught by Michele Colley and five different art classes with Nancy Pettibone. February 15 - 19.
- MTDkids Workshop with Michele Colley, February 15 - 19, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. A performance-based workshop where kids learn the basics of singing, dancing, and art. Ages 6 - 12.
The Cape Cod Conservatory offers a variety of classes for students of all ages in art, music, dance, photography and early education for children. Students are being accepted now.
The West Barnstable campus is located at 2235 Iyanough Rd. (Route 132), West Barnstable and the Falmouth campus is located at 60 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. For more information or to register for classes, call the West Barnstable office at 508-362-2772, the Falmouth office at 508-540-0611 or visit www.capecodconservatory.org.
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Kids African Dance & Drumming Class
 Tara Murphy will be giving a special children's workshop of African dancing, drumming, singing and more during winter break for children ages 5-12, February 19, 3 - 5 pm.
The Cape Cod Dance Center is located at 1340 County Rd (formerly Mary French Studio), Cataumet. For more information or to register call 508-564-6165 or visit www.capecoddancecenter.com.
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Special Saturdays with CCftA and HJT
Special Saturdays with the Cotuit Center for the Arts and Harwich Junior Theatre, February 27 - April 3, are morning visual arts and performing arts classes for children. These are six week sessions for children ages 8 - 11.
The visual arts classes, 10 am - noon, will be coordinated with and followed by performing arts classes, noon - 2:00 pm.
Cotuit Center for the Arts is located at 4404 Falmouth Road, Rte. 28, Cotuit. For a list of classes, more information or to register call 508-428-0669 or visit www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org.
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More Family Events
- The Three Fish & A Ram Community Arts Center offers Winter Break Kids Camp for grades K & up. Three
Fish & A Ram Community Arts Center is located at 36 Bates Road,
Mashpee Commons North, Mashpee. For a complete list of courses,
information and to register call 508-292-1417 or visit www.cltartcenter.com.
- The Falmouth Artists Guild will offer a children's class with Lee Drescher, February 16 - 19, 10 am - noon. Children will create a play out of a picture book using improvisation and will learn songs and make scenery and props. A performance will conclude the class on February 19. For more information or to register call 508-540-3304 or visit www.falmouthart.org.
- Art Studio for Kids with instructor Andrea Moore on Thursdays, 4 - 6 pm at the Cataumet Arts Center Gallery through February 18.
For ages 6 - 12. Students will explore
multiple media in guided creative projects and an introduction to art forms
of many cultures for inspiration. Student work will be exhibited in the
gallery for a special exhibition. Home-school families welcome. The
Cataumet Arts Center Gallery is located at 76 Scraggy Neck Road,
Cataumet. For information and registration call 508-563-5434 of visit www.cataumetartscenter.org.
- Cape Cod Museum of Art offers Art Camp and clay workshops for children. Children's afternoon workshops teach the basics of drawing, painting, sculpture, book-making and collage. Off Route 6A, 60 Hope Lane, Dennis. For more information call 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
- The Cahoon Museum of American Art offers children's art classes. The Cahoon Museum is located at 4676 Falmouth Road, Cotuit. For more information call 508-428-7581 or visit www.cahoonmuseum.org.
- Cape Cod Art Association's children's classes offer watercolor painting, clay creations, a new teen open studio, and more. Classes held at the Cape Abilities Art Center, 425 Massasoit Road, Eastham. For more information call 508-362-2909 or visit www.capecodartassoc.org.
Family Events Offered Weekly
- Nature Book Club for Young Readers at The Thornton W. Burgess Society meets in the new education center on the last Friday of each month from 4 - 5:30 pm. 6 Discovery Hill Road, just off Route 6A in East Sandwich. For more information call 508-888-6870 or visit www.thorntonburgess.org.
- The Hyannis Public Library hosts The Chess Club every Wednesday, 4 pm. The club is open to children ages 7 and up. The Hyannis Public Library is located at 401 Main Street, Hyannis. For more information call 508-775-2280.
- The Eastham Public Library has a Weekly Story Time every Friday, 10:30 am. The program features books, rhymes and action for children aged 2 - 5 years old. Everyone is welcome! The Eastham Library is located at 190 Samoset Road, Eastham. For more information contact Fran McLoughlin at 508-240-5950 or at franm@easthamlibrary.org.
- The Pizza Art Club, 5 - 7 pm, on Saturday nights for kids ages 7 - 11. Two hours of art instruction. All art supplies, pizza dinner and drinks are included. Black Whale Gallery is located at 349 Main Street, Hyannis. For more
information, a list of art instructors, fees and to register call 508
274-9031 or 508 771-8600.
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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
 Eventide Arts Family Theater will present You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. This production is based on the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz, book, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner, February 11 - 21. Performances on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays take place at 7 pm and performances on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 pm.
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown invites the kid in all of us into the world of Charlie Brown, his dog Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang for a fast-paced, lighthearted musical. This 1999 revised version of Charlie Brown won two Tony Awards and three Drama Desk Awards.
Performances will take place at the Gertrude Lawrence Stage, Historic Dennis Union Church, 713 Main Street (Route 6A & Old Bass River Road), Dennis. For more information or to purchase tickets call 508-398-8588 or visit www.eventidearts.org.
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Counter Productions Presents Women Behind Bars
 Women Behind Bars, presented by Counter Productions, will open at the Julie Harris Stage in Wellfleet Harbors Actors Theater on February 12 - 28, Friday - Sunday at 7:30 pm.
Women Behind Bars was written by Tom Eyen and is directed by Patrick Falco. In this hilarious satire on B-movies of the 1950's, Mary Eleanor, an innocent duped into crime, lands in the Greenwich Village Women's House of Detention which is presided over by a massive matron with a taste for sadism and female flesh. Poor Mary Eleanor ends up hardened and cynical, but that's just the way it was in the movies.
The Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (W.H.A.T) is located at 2357 State Highway, Route 6A, Wellfleet. For more information or to purchase tickets call 508-349-9428 or visit www.counter-productions.org or www.WHAT.org.
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The Music Man at The Academy Playhouse
 The Academy Playhouse presents The Music Man, February 11 - March 21, Thursday - Saturday 8 pm and Sundays 2 pm.
The Academy Playhouse is located at 120 Main Street, Orleans. For more information or reservations call the box office at 508-255-1963 or visit www.apacape.org.
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Shelter from the Storm Concert
 Student artists from across Cape Cod will perform in concert to raise money for homeless veterans. This will be a showcase of high school talent, featuring 18 acts including singers, bands, dancers, and instrumental performers from high schools across the Cape.
The benefit concert will be held at Tilden Auditorium at Cape Cod Community College, Hyannis, on February 12, 7 pm. All proceeds will go directly to the Vietnam Veterans Outreach Center for Cape Cod and the islands.
For more information call Lawrence Brown 508-771-5096 (home) or at Cape Cod Academy during school hours at 508-428-5400
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Harwich Junior Theatre Presents Peter Pan and Wendy
 Harwich Junior Theatre presents Peter Pan and Wendy, directed by Maura Hanlon, February 12 - March 7. Performances will take place on Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm. On February 13 and February 20, 7:30 pm. Matinees on February 17 - 18 at 2 pm.
Peter Pan and Wendy is a true play adaption by Doug Rand of J.M. Barrie's original novel. When the carefree and careless Peter Pan flies into the nursery of the Darling home, Wendy follows her instincts for adventure, bringing her little brothers along to magical Neverland. She takes care of the motherless Lost Boys but soon the Darling children are swept into Peter's battle with Captain Hook and his mostly-fearsome pirate crew.
Harwich Junior Theatre is located at105 Division St. West Harwich. For more information call the box office at 508-432-2002 or visit www.hjtcapecod.org.
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An Affair of the Heart with John Murelle
Baritone,
John Murelle, creates a musical journey at Highfield Hall on February 12, 7:30 pm, in
celebration of Valentine's Day with a repertoire from classical opus as
well as the world of popular song. Also featured is Lucy Banner on
piano.
Highfield Hall is located at 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. For more information call 508-495-0890 or visit www.highfieldhall.org.
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The Cape Cod Conservatory Performance Series
Vocalist Joan Kirchner will perform on February 12 at the West Barnstable Campus.
After the performance there will be an artist reception . Unless otherwise stated, the concerts within this series begin promptly at 5:30 pm.
For a complete list of performances or more information call 508-540-0611 or visit www.capecodconservatory.org.
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Jon Batiste Band Playing at the JazzFest Valentine's Day Ball
 The New Orleans sensation, Jon Batiste Band, is coming to Falmouth for one night only, February 12, 6 - 10 pm, at the Coonamessett Inn for the JazzFest Valentine's Day Ball. The evening will feature a 3 course dinner (black tie is optional) with Gifts for the Ladies, Silent Auction and Raffle.
Advance purchase recommended as space is limited. All reservations are non-refundable and will be held at the door.
The Coonamessett Inn is located at 311 Gifford Street, Falmouth. For more information call 508-548-2892 or to purchase tickets visit www.jazzfestfalmouth.org.
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Cotuit Center Concert Series Presents Greg Abate
 Greg Abate, jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer, continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist performing February 13, 8 pm, at the Cotuit Center for the Arts.
In the mid 70's after finishing a four year program at Berklee College of Music, Mr. Abate played lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra for 2 years. Greg recorded his first CD, Live at Birdland NYC, in 1991 on the Candid Jazz Label with the trio of James Williams, Rufus Reid and Kenny Washington. To this date Greg has recorded more than 12 other recordings and was nominated for a Grammy for his 2004 recording EVOLUTION in four categories. James Williams, Harvie S. and Billy Hart comprised the trio.
Cotuit Center for the Arts is located at 4404 Rte 28, Cotuit. For more information call 508-428-0669 or visit www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org.
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W.H.A.T. Presents Placido Domingo in Simon Boccanegra at the Met
 Simon Boccanegra by Giuseppe Verdi with James Levine as the conductor with performances by Adrianne Pieczonka, Marcello Giordani, Placido Domingo and James Morris at W.H.A.T., February 13, 1 pm. Approximate running time 3 hours 40 minutes with 2 intermissions.
Decades into a legendary Met career, tenor Placido Domingo makes history singing the title role in Verdi's gripping political thriller, which is written for a baritone. Adrianne Pieczonka, Marcello Giordani, and James Morris are his co-stars in this moving and tragic story of a father and his lost daughter. James Levine conducts.
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater is located at 2357 Route 6 (next to the Wellfleet Post Office), Wellfleet. For more information or to purchase tickets call 508-349-9428 or visit www.what.org.
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Legendary Scottish Singer Archie Fisher in Woods Hole
 The Woods Hole Folk Music Society continues its 38th concert series on Sunday, February 14 with a performance by Scottish singer and songwriter Archie Fisher. The concert takes place at 7:30 pm in the Community Hall at 68 Water Street in Woods Hole. Doors open at 7 PM.
Singer, songwriter and guitarist Archie Fisher is known as Scotland's foremost troubadour. His deep and gentle baritone, creative compositions and intricate guitar fingerpicking have earned him a place in the Scots Traditional Music Hall of Fame. In 2007 he was awarded the prestigious MBE (Member of the British Empire) medal by Queen Elizabeth for his services to traditional music.
For more information call 508-540-0320 or visit www.arts-cape.com/whfolkmusic.
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Payomet Performing Arts Presents Livingston Taylor & the Parkington Sisters
 Payomet Performing Arts Center presents
Livingston Taylor and the Parkington Sisters, February 14, 3 pm, at the First Congregational Church, on Main Street in Wellfleet.
Livingston Taylor brings together the pure joy of performance with a professionalism gained from 40 years of experience. His repertoire includes country, Broadway, bluegrass and blues.
The Parkington Sisters share lead vocals and produce an acoustic sound undeniably their own with songs of vibrant string arrangements featuring warm and interwoven 5-part harmonies.
For more information or to purchase tickets call 866-811-4111 or visit www.payomet.org.
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Bluegrass at Cape Cod Museum of Art
 Music & More at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, February 14, 2:30 pm, features an afternoon with Toast and Jam. The trio, Tim Dickey, Julie Wanamaker and Laird Boles, together since 2008, composes and performs original bluegrass music. Their collection of new songs, Ten Slices, has recently been released on CD.
Cape Cod Museum of Art is located off Route 6A, 60 Hope Lane, on the grounds of Cape Cod Center for the Arts, Dennis. For more information call 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
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WHTC Presents Last of the Red Hot Lovers
 The Woods Hole Theater Company will perform the Tony Award nominated comedy, The Last of the Red Hot Lovers by Neil Simon. This dinner theater production, under the direction of Don Dutton, will be held at a new venue, the Holiday Inn, 291 Jones Road, Falmouth.
Performances will be held February 18, 19, 20, 26, 27 with dinner at 7 pm and show at 8 pm, plus a matinee February 28, dinner at 3 pm, show at 4 pm.
For more information or to make reservations phone 508-540-6525 or visit www.woodsholetheater.org.
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Performing Arts Offered Weekly
- Open Mic Night at The International Inn on Wednesdays with Blues, Rock, Jam, Funk, Fusion, Acoustic, Full Band, Improv, Comedy and featuring The Clayton's Hat Jam Band. The International Inn is located at 662 Main Street, Hyannis.
- The Provincetown Theater Company's Playwright Lab meets every other Sunday, 4 - 6 pm, 238 Bradford Street, Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-9793 or visit www.provincetowntheater.com.
- British Beer Company presents its December entertainment lineup in Falmouth, Hyannis and Sandwich - this week with performers such as 57 HEAVY, Flydowns, and Tripl3Crown. For more information call 508-888-6610 or visit www.britishbeer.com.
- Bart Weisman Music performing every Friday, 8 pm, at the Grand Cru, Cape Codder Resort, Route 132 & Bearse's Way, Hyannis, 508-771-3000. Also performing every Thursday, 6:30 pm at Riverway Lobster House, 1338 Route 28, South Yarmouth (Exit 8). For more information call 508-398-2172.
- A Chord in the Hand, a club for people who enjoy traditional folk songs, child ballads, classic protest songs, sea shanties, and the like, meets on Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth. For more information call 508-394-7100 or visit www.cultural-center.org.
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Cape Cod Art Association Special Event and Juried Show
- Hot Winter's Night will feature a chocolate and wine tasting affair with prizes and raffles, music of Allen McGarry and Bill Maloney will paint with chocolate, February 12, 7 -10 pm. Receive dinner discounts for the Barnstable Tavern. Tickets are now on sale.
- The Cape Cod Art Association presents Love and Romance, a juried members' exhibit and sale. This exhibit will run from now - February 15.
The Cape Cod Art Association is located at 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable. For more information call 508-362-2909 or visit www.capecodartassoc.org.
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Creative Convergence: Renowned Painters Showing on Cape Cod
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The exhibition Creative Convergence: Renowned Painters Showing on Cape Cod is a collaboration between Cape Cod Museum of Art and Addison Art Gallery. The CCMA exhibition will be on view now - February 28. A reception will be held February 12, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, at the Cape Cod Museum of Art.
The CCMA will also host a Gallery Talk, February 12, 1 pm.
The associated exhibition at Addison Art Gallery in Orleans will be on view now - March 31. An artists' reception will be held February 13, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, at Addison Art Gallery.
Creative Convergence brings together 15 established landscape plein air artists from across the United States, Mexico, Ireland, Bulgaria and Russia, who, in the fall of 2009, met in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
Cape Cod Museum of Art is located at 60 Hope Lane (off Route 6A), on the grounds of the Cape Cod Center for the Arts, Dennis. For more information call 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
Addison Art Gallery is located at 43 Route 28, Orleans. For more information call 508-255-6200 or visit www.addisonart.com.
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Castle Hill Gallery Host Haiti Benefit and Red Party Opening
 The Opening Party LOVE + RED will be February 13, 7 - 10 pm.
To celebrate love and 39 years of operation, Castle Hill has chosen to
give back to our community as well as our friends in Haiti by hosting a
Haiti Benefit and the RED Party. All proceeds from sales of donated work will go to Haiti to Doctors without Borders and Partners in Health. Please come and be part of this historic event.
Featuring a chocolate fountain and music by DJ Matty Dread from WOMR's Soul Funky Train.
Castle Hill Barn is located at 10 Meetinghouse Road, Truro. For more information call 508-349-7511 or visit www.castlehill.org.
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Soul Clap: Art in the Black American Tradition at Cotuit Center for the Arts
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In recognition of Black History Month, Cotuit Center for the Arts will present Soul Clap: Art in the Black American Tradition, February 13 - March 6. The exhibit will feature 6 diverse artists: Hartman Deetz, J. Vincent Diggs, Shea Justice, Carl Lopes, Robert Peters and Mwalim and explores the value of culture, worldview, history, myth and legend.
The opening reception will be held February 13, 4:30 - 6:30 pm will feature a live performance by digital media artist Mwalim.
A book reading and signing by Robert Peters, author of Da Goodie Monsta will take place on February 21, 1 - 3 pm in the gallery.
Cotuit Center for the Arts is located at 4404 Rte 28, Cotuit. For more information call 508-428-0669 or visit www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org.
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Valentine's Day at the Guyer Art Barn and Sarah Holl Artspace
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The Guyer Barn and Sarah Holl Artspace to celebrate Valentine's Day with open studios, February 14, 5 -8 pm.
- Enjoy artwork on display by studio artists presently working with Sarah Holl.
- The studios at 50 Pearl Street will also be open to welcome visitors showing the art work of Melanie Chartier, Carole Ann Danner, Jenny Fragosa and Sandra Ginnis. Visit the artists' studios and enjoy art work as individual as the artists who created them.
The Guyer Art Barn is located at 250 South Street, Hyannis. The Sarah Holl Artspace is located at 46 Pearl, Hyannis. Artists' working studios are located at 50 Pearl Street, Hyannis.
For more information call Sarah Holl at 508-364-7949 or Melissa Morris at 508-566-2880 or visit www.harboryourarts.com.
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The Bowersock Gallery Celebrates It's 6th Year with The Sweetest Thoughts
 | Heart Woman by Jane Kaufmann
Red Stir by Kim Bernard
Tilting by Jayne Adams
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The Sweetest Thoughts, February 14 - March 3, opens at the Bowersock Gallery. A reception will be held February 14, 2 to 4 pm to celebrate the gallery's sixth year.
The Sweetest Thoughts will feature scores of artists and a broad variety of styles and mediums. It will also "take on" the topic of love - in all its guises.
There are oil works featuring swirling dancers, floating ethereal beings and strong, even harsh images of love lost. The show will feature sculptures of politically incorrect bedmates and images of love's struggles.
The Bowersock Gallery is located 373 Commercial Street, Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-4994 or visit www.bowersockgallery.com.
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New England Coastal Landscapes and Marine Show
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Russell Vujs, Lance Walker, and
Ron Tinney will be the featured artists in a New England Coastal
Landscapes and Marine Painting show held in the Great Hall of the Cultural
Center of Cape Cod, now - February 28.
Free art demonstrations will place from noon - 2 pm:
- Russell Vujs,
February 14
- Lance Walker,
February 21
Cultural Center of Cape Cod is
located at 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth. For more information call
508-394-7100 or visit www.cultural-center.org.
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Art Exhibitions at PAAM
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- Generations Exhibition, now - February 14, featuring works from Provincetown's most prolific artistic families - drawn primarily from PAAM's collection. Robert Motherwell, Red Grooms, Max Bohm, Nancy Webb, Chaim Gross, Anne Packard, Conrad Malicoat, Sacha Richter, among others.
- The Provincetown Art Association and Museum
will feature an exhibition of works by the 2009-2010 Visual Arts
Fellows: Nadia Ayari, Taylor Baldwin, Matt Bollinger, Robin Mandel,
Elizabeth Mooney, Leslie Murray, Sarah Peters, Martin Smick, Kirsten
Ullrich and Jacob Yanes, now - February 28.
- Gifts from the Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Foundation, features artworks by Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed, two of Provincetown's celebrated abstract expressionists, now - March 7.
PAAM is located at 260 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information or to register call 508-487-1750 or visit www.paam.org.
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Cahoon Museum of American Art Presents Memories
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Memories, an exhibition on display at the Cahoon Museum of American Art, now - March 14, includes memory paintings and artworks that evoke memories, all accompanied by the artists' reminiscences and thoughts on the subject. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the artworks will be donated to Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod & the Islands.
Three artists will speak in conjunction with the show with all talks beginning at 11 am.
- Arnold Desmarais will give a presentation on his work titled Capturing Light in Marine Paintings, February 19
- Kathryn Kleekamp will give a presentation on her recently published book Cape Cod and the Islands: Where Beauty and History Meet (Schiffer Publishing). Fifty of the book's illustrations are reproductions of her oil paintings, February 23
The Cahoon Museum of American Art is located at 4676 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Cotuit. For more information call 508-428-7581 or visit www.cahoonmuseum.org.
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Cape Cod Community College Higgins Art Gallery Presents East Meets West
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The Cape Cod Community College Higgins Art Gallery will host an exhibition entitled East Meets West, featuring the works of Sara David Ringler, now - February 25.
An exhibition comprised of works of handmade paper, handmade books and original prints responding to Ms. Ringler's experiences living in Florence, Italy as a visiting artist and studying with a master paper maker on the island of Shikoku, Japan at his studio Kamikoya.
Cape Cod Community College Higgins Art Gallery is located at 2240 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable. For more information call 508-362-4484 or visit www.capecod.edu/web/higgins.
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Brewster Ladies Library Presents Local Colors
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Brewster Ladies Library presents a collection of watercolor and casein paintings by Priscilla Levesque of Cataumet in an exhibition entitled Local Colors, now - February 27.
The Library hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm and Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.
The Brewster Ladies Library is located at 1822 Main Street, Brewster. For more information call 774-323-0333 or visit www.priscillaart.com.
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Prints from the Heartat Falmouth Artists Guild
 Prints from the Heart is an art show and sale of original prints by members of the Printmakers of Cape Cod and the Falmouth Artists Guild, now - February 28.
The prints are original works of art such as monotypes, woodcuts, etchings or lithographs, not reproductions of paintings. This show helps promote the Falmouth Art Center's two new presses, Open Studio time, and printmaking workshops.
Falmouth Art Center is located at 137 Gifford Street, Falmouth. For more information call 508-540-3304 or visit www.falmouthart.org.
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Creative Arts Center to Host Open Juried Photography Competition
 The Open Juried Photography Competition, now - March 5, at the Creative Arts Center.
The show will be open for viewing Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm. The
Center is closed Monday, February 15th for President's Day. Should the
Chatham High School close for snow days the Center will also be closed.
The Creative Arts Center is located at 154 Crowell Road, Chatham. For more info call Sally or Mary Carroll at 508-945-3583 or visit www.capecodcreativearts.org.
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The Fuchsia of Art at Color Obsession Gallery
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The exhibition The Fuchsia of Art: From Our Hands to Yours will be held at Color Obsession Gallery, now - February 27.
Included in the exhibition are several of the gallery's wood-working artists including Bob Brahm, Matthew Ellis, Alfred Glover, Michael Gould and Ryan Maheu.
Color Obsession Gallery is located in South Cape Village, 15 Joy Street, Mashpee (near the Mashpee Rotary on Route 28). For more information call 508-246-6246 or visit www.ColorObsessionGallery.com.
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Cape Cod Museum of Art Exhibitions
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- The Recent Gifts and Acquisitions 2009 exhibition highlights additions to the collection, now - March 29. Some of the artists in this exhibition include Gladys Winn Dorfman, Varujan Boghosian, Richard DeQuattro, Arthur Diehl, Remo Farruggio, R. H. Ives Gammell, John Whorf and Peter Hunt.
- On Common Ground, now - April 25. A variety of still life paintings from the museum's permanent collection. Artists included are Thomas T. Eastwood, Howard Gibbs, Marion Hawthorne, Henry Hensche, Robert Douglas Hunter, Frank Milby, Hilda Neily, and Barbara Rockefeller among others.
Cape Cod Museum of Art is located off Route 6A, 60 Hope Lane, on the grounds of Cape Cod Center for the Arts, Dennis. For more information call 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
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Burgess Birds at Green Briar Nature Center
Thornton W. Burgess Society opens the 2010 season at its Green Briar Nature Center with the Burgess Birds exhibit, now - April 30.
The exhibition includes mounted bird specimens, information on how important protecting and studying birds was to Burgess and original illustrations of birds done for Burgess stories. Most of these pen-and-ink drawings by Harrison Cady have never been exhibited before and are part of a gift from Time-Warner Book Division.
Burgess Birds will be the first of six exhibits at Green Briar which pay tribute to Mr. Burgess and celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the publication of his first important children's book, Old Mother West Wind.
Green Briar Nature Center is located at 6 Discovery Hill Road, just off Route 6A in East Sandwich. For more information call 508-888-6870 or visit www.thorntonburgess.org.
This exhibit is funded in part by a grant from the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod.
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More Visual Arts
- My Impression of Impressionism, now - February 14, in the Board Room, is an exhibit of impressionist paintings by 8th Grade French students from Mattacheese Middle School. Another exhibit on display is Community Connections Art Program, led by painter Anne Hitch, now - February 14. All shows will take place at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth. For more information call 508-394-7100 or visit www.cultural-center.org.
- An exhibition of the paintings of David Kelley will be held at the Maser Gallery, 319 Dillingham Avenue, Falmouth, now - March 4. For more information call the gallery at 508-456-0800 or Mr. Kelly at 508-566-1252.
- The Market Street Bookshop presents south Cape artists in Stroke of a Brush Joins Stroke of a Pen, now - March 31. Artwork is displayed along with books that inspired the paintings. 20 Steeple Street, Mashpee Commons. For more information call 508-539-6985.
Visual Arts Offered Weekly
- The Photographic Society of Cape Cod meets year-round on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 7 - 9:30 pm. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth. For more information call 508-428-3937.
- Cape Cod Art Association invites photographers, amateurs and professionals, to join their Camera Club, which meets second and fourth Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm, educational pre-meetings at 6:30 pm. CapeAbilities, Inc., Lyndon Center, 895 Mary Dunn Road, Independence Park, Hyannis. For more information call 508-362-2909 or visit curator@capecodartassoc.org or www.capecodartassoc.org.
- Artful Thursdays at the Cape Cod Museum of Art hosts talks by exhibiting curators at 11 am, docent-led museum tours at 2 pm, and special events on selected Thursday evenings. Off Route 6A, 60 Hope Lane, Dennis. For more information call 508-385-4477 x12 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
- Harbor Your Arts features Sarah Holl Artspace at 46 Pearl Street in Hyannis, open Saturdays, 1 - 4 pm and by appointment (www.sarahholl.com). Also featured are artist work studios at 50 Pearl Street with artists Melanie Chartier, Carole Ann Danner, Jenny Fragosa, Sandra Ginnis and the pottery studio of Molly Driscoll. Guyer Art Barn, featuring year-round exhibits, is located at 250 South Street, next to the properties on Pearl Street and is open Saturdays and Sundays, 11 am - 4 pm. For more information visit www.harboryourarts.com.
- Brown Bag Crafters, an adult crafting group that has fun being creative together while dedicating their projects to help fund the Centerville Public Library Children's Room Programs. For more information call 508-790-6220.
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15th Peace Week Poetry Contest Calling For Submissions
 Veterans for Peace Cape Cod Chapter invites submissions of poems to celebrate Peace Week, April 11 - 17. The contest is open to all Cape and Island writers. Winners will be selected from 14 categories, K - 12th grades and adults.
All entries must be received (not just postmarked) by 5 pm on April 2. Entries should be sent to Veterans for Peace, 39 Muskeget Lane, Centerville, MA 02632. For more information and contest rules call 508-771-3915.
This contest is funded by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod.
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Master Craftsman Charles Peterson Discusses New Book at Titcomb's
 Titcomb's Bookshop will host a talk and book signing with nationally certified Advanced Master Craftsman Charles Peterson about his new book Wood Flooring: A Complete Guide To Layout, Installation & Finishing, March 7, 3 pm and will be followed by book signing.
"Wood Flooring" is a professional-level resource which covers every aspect of installing residential wood flooring -- from preparing the job site, through sanding and finishing, to repairs and maintenance.
Titcomb's Bookshop is located at 432 Route 6A, East Sandwich. For more information call 508-888-2331 or visit www.titcombsbookshop.com.
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Literary Arts Offered Weekly
- Calliope Poetry Readings with featured poets Greg Hischak, John Anderson and Ryk McIntrye. Meets on the fourth Sunday of every month at the Falmouth Library. Open-mic sign-up at 2:45 p.m. The Falmouth Library is located on West Falmouth Highway, Route 28A, near the corner of Blacksmith Shop Road across from the Quaker Meeting House. For more information call Alice Kociemba at 508-566-1090 or calliopepoetryreadings@verizon.net.
- Poetry Venue every Monday, 7 pm, at the Mews Restaurant & Cafe, 429 Commercial Street, Provincetown.
- Chatham Writers @ 02633 meets every Monday, 10:30 am - noon, at the Eldredge Public Library - in the Friend's Room. The members meet to explore different writing genres, share work with the group, and receive guidance and feedback. Each year they publish an anthology of their work. The Eldredge Public Library is located at 564 Main Street, Chatham. For more information call Jeff Hahner at 508-945-9962.
- A Book in the Hand celebrates the tactile pleasure of the printed page and the intimacy of the spoken word. On the second Monday of the month two Cape Cod authors will read from their published prose. Jacob Sears Memorial Library, 23 Center Street, East Dennis. For more information call 508-385-8151.
- Book Discussion Group meets the third Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm, at the Marstons Mills Library. The Marstons Mills Public Library is located at 2160 Main Street, Marstons Mills. For more information call 508-428-5175 or visit www.mmpl.org.
- Stony Hill Book Club is open to the public and meets at the Chatham Senior Center, 193 Stony Hill Road, Chatham. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 1 pm. For more information call 508-945-5190 or email kdalton@chatham-ma.gov.
- British Authors Book Club meets the fourth Tuesday of the month, 6:45 - 7:45 pm, at the Osterville Free Library in the Library North Room. The Osterville Free Library is located at 43 Wianno Avenue, Osterville. For more information call Lee Ann Amend at 508-420-0550.
- Centerville Public Library Book Club invites anyone to join them to discuss books. Held on the last Tuesday of the month. 585 Main Street, Centerville. For more information about the book club contact Vicki Mitchell 508-775-2426 or zionwanderer@aol.com.
- The Writer's Voice Café meets the second Wednesday of the month from November - June, 7 - 8:30 pm, upstairs at Napi's Restaurant and provides an opportunity for Cape writers to read from their work and discuss it. Napi's Restaurant is located at 7 Freeman Street, Provincetown.
- The Truro Library Book Group meets on the last Wednesday of the month, 6:30 pm, at the library. All are welcome whether you can attend regularly or occasionally. Copies of each month's selection are available for check-out at the circulation desk. 5 Library Lane (Off Standish Way), North Truro. For more information call 508-487-1125 or visit www.trurolibrary.org.
- Cape Lyceum Lecture and Discussion at 7 pm takes place on the second Monday of each month, held at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. For more information visit www.newenlightenmentinstitute.com.
- Open Mic Poetry Night at Buckies's Biscotti every Friday, 6:30 pm. Buckies's Biscotti is located at 281 Main Street (Route 28), Dennisport. For more information call 508-398-9700.
- Brown Bag Lunch Book Reviews at the Hyannis Public Library, 401 Main Street, Hyannis, held the first Friday of the month at 12:15 pm. For more information call 508-775-2280 or visit www.hyannislibrary.org.
- Writers Night Out is a monthly event of the Cape Cod Writers Center. For a listing of upcoming readings, meetings and more information visit www.capecodwriterscenter.org.
- The Poetry Session with an open mic, hosted by Greg Hischak and Robin Clark, is held the third Thursday of the month. To sign up arrive before 7 pm in the back room of O'Shea's Olde Inne. February's feature poet is Cape Cod writer and 2009 L.L. Winship/PEN New England Award winner Nancy K. Persons. 348 Main Street (Route 28), West Dennis. For more information call Gregory Hischak, Cape Poets Theater at 508-398-5434 or email alarmpup@verizon.net.
- Poets' Corner Open Mic Night. Come
early to sign up. The mic is open to poets 14 and older. The featured
poet begins at around 8pm. Free and open to the public.. The Poets' Corner takes place the last Thursday of the month, 7 - 9 pm, held at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. For more information email bmhellman@comcast.net or visit home.comcast.net/~bmhellman.
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Castle Hill Offers Throwing Workshop
 Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill is offering a winter throwing class taught by Linden Gray. The workshop will run for eight weeks beginning February. The clay studio is opened year round, and if you participate in this workshop you have access to the studio on Tuesdays and Thursday as well.
Linden Gray has been throwing pots for 9 year and holds a BFA from Alfred University. In her work, she is interested in the material nature of clay, which is often reflected in her wet altered work. Working primarily with functional forms, she is interested in exploring notions of use.
For more information call or to sign up call 508-349-7511 or visit www.castlehill.org.
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Art Classes at the Guyer Barn
 The Guyer Barn offers a variety of new and ongoing classes for adults, teens and children. Classes include collage, painting and drawing, ceramics, painting in different mediums and levels, drawing from still lifes and from a live model, the sculpture-making processes and poetry. Students are now being accepted.
The Guyer Art Barn is located at 250 South Street, Hyannis, on the
campus of town-owned properties that make up the Shirley Blair Flynn
Center for Creative Arts. For more information or to register call the Guyer Art Barn Director, Mellissa Morris at 508-566-2880 or visit harboryourarts.com.
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The Academy of Performing Arts presents New Spring Classes
 The Academy of Performing Arts offers classes year-round in dance, music, theatre, workshops, main stage Playhouse and School productions as well as informal in-class demonstrations and presentations. Students may enroll now for new spring classes.
The Academy of Performing Arts is located at 5 Giddiah Hill Road, Orleans. For more information call 508-255-5510 or visit www.apacape.org.
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Classes and Workshops
Please check out our Family Section for additional Classes and Workshops for Children
- The Studio on Slough Road is accepting early registration for a five day workshop led by Jordan Wolfson, July 19 - 23, 9:00 a.m. - 3 pm. For more information or to register call
720-542-8249 or visit www.studioonsloughroad.com.
- The Lillian Orlowsky / William Freed Museum School at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum
announces a new series of studio art courses for absolute beginners,
established artists and everyone in between. Classes and workshops
taught by professional instructors are available in computer art,
drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and more. Students can even
learn off-campus from working artists in their private Cape Cod
studios. PAAM Museum School
is located at 460 Commercial Street, Provincetown. For more
information or to register call 508-487-1750, ext.13 or visit www.paam.org.
- Color Obsession Gallery in South Cape Village in Mashpee is offering ongoing workshops.
Workshops in stained glass technique, painting canvas floor cloths,
beaded jewelry and collage techniques are taught by gallery artists. Color Obsession Gallery is located at 15
Joy Street in South Cape Village, Mashpee. For more information call
508-246-6246 or visit www.colorobsessiongallery.com.
- Wool Appliqué Needle Art Class with Joanne Skudder on February 11, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, at Highfield Hall, 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. For more information call Lee Anne at 508-495-1878, ext. 313 or visit www.highfieldhall.org.
- Master Glassblower Jim Holmes of Chatham Glass Company is offering Get Hot glassblowing classes with weekend workshops, now - February.
Workshops include 10 hours of glassblowing instruction, demonstrations,
lectures and coldworking techniques. Private lessons available by request. For more
information or to register call 508-945-5547 or visit chathamglass.com.
- The Falmouth Artists Guild offers an extensive selection of classes and workshops during the winter months. For more information call 508-540-3304 or visit www.falmouthart.org.
- Priscilla Levesque will be teaching drawing on Tuesdays and watercolor on Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Lawrence School on Lakeview Avenue, Falmouth. Classes start February 2, for a seven week semester. To register call the Falmouth Night School office between 9 am and 4 pm at 508-548-5739.
- Tom Stringe is now accepting students for a workshop in Tuscany, May 2 - 9.
An exhibit of the works will be held at the instructor's gallery in
Brewster. For more information and to register call 508-896-5946 or
visit stringegallery.com.
- Harwich Junior Theatre in West Harwich offers a wide range of classes for students of all ages! For more information call 508-432-2002 or visit www.hjtcapecod.org.
- Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis offers adult and children's classes and workshops. For more information or to register call 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
- Guyer Art Barn offers classes for all ages in a variety of mediums: clay, painting, printmaking, drawing and poetry. For more information or to register call 508-566-2880 or visit www.harboryourarts.com.
- The Museum School at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum offers many classes and workshops. PAAM is located at 460 Commercial Street, Provincetown. For more information or to register call 508-487-1750 or visit www.paam.org.
- Join the Centerville Public Library Knitting Group. Free and open to the public on Fridays, 3:30 pm at the library. Beginners through experts welcome. The Centerville Public Library is located at 585 Main Street, Centerville. For more information call 508-790-6220 or visit www.centervillelibrary.org.
- A variety of art, writing and dance classes is offered at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main Street, South
Yarmouth. For more information or to register call 508-394-7100 or visit www.cultural-center.org.
- Mark Preu will be leading a digital travel photography class in the Val d'Orcia area of Tuscany. Staying at the Fattoria La Palazzina in Radicofani, the class will visit several nearby hill towns and historic sites. There will also be an overnight trip to Monte Argentario on the Tuscan coast. The course is presented for beginning and intermediate photographers, but advanced students are welcomed. Reservations are now being accepted. For more information call 508-896-4071 or visit www.preuphoto.com.
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Applications, Grants, Spaces and Work
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Call for Entries For Pastels Only on Cape Cod, 2010
 For Pastels Only on Cape Cod, 2010, sponsored by the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod, will be held June 9 - 27, at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, South Yarmouth.
The deadline for entries (via digital image on CD) is February 12. Submission of entries to For Pastels Only is open to all artists. All work must be predominately soft pastel (at least 80%; no oil pastels). Paintings must be created within the last 3 years and not previously shown in a PPSCC exhibition or at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. Paintings allowed in this exhibition have a size limitation of 40" wide x 50" high, including frame.
The jurors for this national exhibit are both members of the Pastel Society of America. Margaret Dyer, who presented our 2009 Master Class, and Richard McKinley, who will present the upcoming 2010 Master Class will jury For Pastels Only and be the judges of awards.
For more details and to download the Prospectus visit www.pastelpainterssocietyofcapecod.com and look under Exhibitions.
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Dune Shack Residency Applications Due February 15
Applications for residencies in the historic Fowler and C-Scape Dune Shacks in Provincetown for artists, writers and the general public are now available. The deadline is February 15, 2010, for residencies that run from April through November.
One residency includes a $500 fellowship for a visual artist, and there are two funded weeks for writers. The general public is encouraged to apply for this unique, primitive experience in the Cape Cod National Seashore.
Applications are available at The Provincetown Community Compact website at www.thecompact.org.
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NEST Touring Grant Program
March 1, 2010 is the next deadline for NEFA's New England States Touring (NEST) grant program.
NEST artists are performing artists from New England who meet the NEST Artist Requirements on MatchBook.org. They represent a wide range of disciplines, such as chamber music, contemporary dance, opera, spoken word, puppet theater, and storytelling.
For more information visit NEST.
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More Applications, Grants, Spaces and Work
- Intern Positions at the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod: Design and Media Services Intern and Administration and Development Intern. For more information visit www.artsfoundation.org/careers.
- The Falmouth Artists Guild would like its Lobby Gallery to be a place to showcase a variety of excellent art for sale. All entrants must be members of the Falmouth Artists Guild. Proposals must include three or more artists. Four proposals will be selected for dates spanning March 16 - July 6. For more information visit www.falmouthart.org.
- Woods Hole Handworks is seeking new members for the summer season 2010. Applications are due February 12, and are available from Mark Chester at mark@cape.com .
- The Society of Cape Cod Craftsmen is now accepting applications for membership
for craftspeople residing on Cape Cod or in the towns of Plymouth,
Carver, Wareham, Bourne and the counties of Nantucket and Dukes. All
work submitted must be fashioned and finished by the applicant, be of
professional quality and display originality and creativity.
Applicants will be judged solely on the pieces submitted. Applications
should be submitted by February 8,
jurying will be February 25. Send applications along with SASE to Jury
Chairperson, The Society of Cape Cod Craftsmen, 333 Megan Road,
Hyannis, MA 02601. For more information call 508-778-6727.
- Central Productions is proud to announce its annual open call for submissions to the 9th Annual Boston Cinema Census (BCC) hosted by the Brattle Theatre. Deadline is February 10.
The BCC is a carefully curated annual showcase of the most interesting
and
innovative works produced by local emerging filmmakers, whether they
are students, professionals, struggling artists, or film enthusiasts.
For more information, entry guidelines and forms visit www.bostoncinemacensus.org.
- Samuell Day Gallery is looking for artists and craftspersons for the 2010 season. All submissions must be in by March 1. Please send pictures to c_samuell@hotmail.com or come by the gallery with work samples between 10 am - 5 pm, Wednesday - Saturday at 4030 Route 6A, Cummaquid.
- The Aesthetica Short Film Competition has been launched. Searching for filmmakers who are driving
the genre of short film forward through inspirational and innovative
works, the competition provides an opportunity for both new and
experienced filmmakers to have their work broadcast to a wider
audience. All genres of film are being accepted: drama, documentary,
music video, animation, satire, comedy, artists' films and anything else
you can think of. Films should be up to 20 minutes long. The deadline for submissions is April 30. For
detailed guidelines and entry visit www.aestheticamagazine.com/film_submissions.htm.
- Arts Falmouth is calling for interested parties to contact them to help organize, create and participate in a telethon on FCTV this spring to support Arts Alive Festival and JazzFest. For more information call 508-548-2892 or email info@artsfalmouth.org.
- Call for entries for Oncology on Canvas: Expressions of a Cancer
Journey Art Competition
and Exhibition. All artistic skill levels are
encouraged to enter. Contest applicants must be 18 years of age or
older, a resident of the United States or Puerto Rico, and a person
diagnosed with any type of cancer or a family member, friend,
caregiver, or healthcare provider of a person diagnosed with cancer.
Grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 will be donated to a cancer
charity of the winner's choice. For complete details or to complete the
required registration form visit the www.lillyoncologyoncanvas.com/Pages/Index.aspx no
later than June 10.
- The Falmouth Chamber Players Orchestra is seeking additional musicians.
The Falmouth Chamber Players Orchestra is a volunteer classical
orchestra rehearsing and performing in the Falmouth area. They welcome
calls from all classical musicians. For more information call Juen
Gallant at 508-274-2632 or email sonnichs@berkshire.net.
- Three Fish & a Ram is calling for volunteers. We have opportunities for artists, teachers, and anyone who loves artists and art. For more information call 508-292-1417 or visit www.cltartcenter.com.
- The Provincetown Art Association and Museum became one of twenty-one associates of the Cape Cod Youth Empowerment Initiative (CCYEI), of Compassion Massachusetts. The primary focus of the CCYEI has been providing grants for training, and organizational support to programs serving at-risk youths and their families. For more information on Compassion Massachusetts contact Steve Brown at 508-560-1189 or by email sbrown@donahue.umassp.edu.
- Call to artists to help support veterans: in search of artists, professional and otherwise, whether it's with a paint brush, cooking spatula, a guitar with a few chords, or a poet writing a poem. Those with creative skills are asked to volunteer and share their skills with veterans. For information or to participate contact Robert John Cook at 508-367-5571 or by email at MayflowerStudio@aol.com.
- New England Foundation for the Arts offers several grants opportunities with rolling deadlines. For more information about these grants and services, visit NEFA's website.
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Auditions
- Harwich Junior Theatre will hold auditions for the Cape premier of the major hit musical, Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story, February 20 and 21, Saturday and Sunday, 2 - 4 pm, at the HJT Arts Center on the corner of Sisson Road and Parallel Streets in Harwich Center. Auditions are for Actors/Singers/Musicians, ages 16 - 40. Mary Arnault directs with musical direction by Bob Wilder and choreography by Suzette Hutchinson. For further information call Nina Schuessler at 508-432-2002 ext 12.
- The Academy Playhouse announces auditions for John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, February 23 and 24, 7 pm,
at The Academy Playhouse, 120 Main Street, Orleans. Please prepare a
monologue and be ready to read from the script. Roles available for 9
men and 1 woman. For more information please call 508-255-1963.
- The Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra holds open auditions each spring. If you would like to be notified when these auditions will take place, email Lisa Sheehy, Director of Concert Operations, at lsheehy@capesymphony.org. Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra, 712A Main Street, Yarmouth Port, MA 02675.
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Creative Art Center Hosts a Painting Demonstration by Robert K. Roark
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by Robert K. Roark
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Robert K. Roark will give a painting demonstration at the Creative Arts Center, March 18, 10:30 a.m. - noon. Lunch included with ticket.
Mr. Roark received his formal training at the Art Students League of New York, the National Academy of Design, and the Cape Cod School of Art. He has been the recipient of a Ford Foundation Scholarship and the Kunyoshi Memorial Scholarship and has won numerous awards in both oils and pastels. His art work hangs in the permanent collection of the Hirschhorn Museum, Washington D.C., Cape Cod Museum of Art, Dennis, MA and the Cahoon Museum of American Art, Cotuit, MA
The Creative Arts Center is located at 154 Crowell Road, Chatham. For more information or to register call 508-945-3583 or visit ww.capecodcreativearts.org.
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Three Fish & A Ram to Host Winter Snowball Valentines Dance
Three Fish & A Ram Community Arts Center will be celebrating the season of love by hosting the Winter Snowball Valentines Dance, February 13, 8 - 11 pm.
Come have a rockin' fun time with music from every genre, with door prizes too! All proceeds benefit the art center.
Three Fish & a Ram Community Arts Center is located at 36 Bates Road, Mashpee. For more information call 508-292-1417 or visit www.ThreeFishandaRam.com.
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Cooking Series at Highfield Hall
The focus of these classes is to provide tips, techniques and shortcuts guaranteed to make you a better cook. The series is hosted by Gail Blakely, Personal Chef and Provisioner, and longtime food columnist for The Enterprise. Each class will introduce participants to local culinary experts.
- Tapas on February 24, 2:00 pm and Canapés and Hors d'oeuvres on March 10, 2:00 pm. The course will combine both demonstrations and hands-on experience for those who so desire. All classes held on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and include recipes, menus, suggestions for wine and/or cocktails, and "small tastes."
Highfield Hall is located at 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. For more information call Lee Anne at 508-495-1878 x 313 or visit www.highfieldhall.org.
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More Events and Notices
- The Pilgrim Monument will be open February 13 - 14, noon - 4 pm, with free admission. On February 13 the museum will host Make a Heart Healthy Climb
to the top of the monument with Dr. Judy Yorio, a physical fitness
trainer from Willy's World Wellness and Conference Center. Dr. Yorio
has volunteered to lead the climb and will be on hand to discuss the
benefits of heart healthy walking. For more information call
508-487-1310 or visit www.pilgrim-monument.org.
- Current and Future Threats and Changes Impacting Ocean Resources, February 17, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Cotuit Library. A lunch with presentation by Richard Delaney, Executive Director, Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies. For more information call 508-428-5874 or visit www.cotuitlibrary.org.
- The American Rhododendron Society Cape Cod Chapter meets at Cape Cod Community College, 2240 Iyannough Road Route 132, West Barnstable, in the first floor Room SG8 in the South Building on the second or third Sunday of each month from 1 - 3:30 pm. For more information visit www.capecodrhododendrons.org.
- Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod & the Islands, Inc. is pleased to announce its Cape-wide Arts & Alzheimer's Initiative, a series of moderated conversations stimulated by artwork for those with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia and their family caregivers. Free programs will be held several times each month in sixteen different galleries, museums and other venues beginning in January. A list of locations, dates and times can be found on the Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod & the Islands, Inc. webpage or by calling 508-775-5656.
- Tutti Italiani is a gathering for those who love Italy, meeting the fourth Monday of each month at 7 pm. Table Francaise will gather for those who enjoy French culture and language, meeting the first Wednesday of each month at 6 pm. To celebrate the third anniversary of Table Francaise, the February gathering will be followed by a concert by chanteuse Suzan Dolabany. Conversational Italian with free classes begin on February 6, 11 am - 1 pm. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth. For more information call 508-394-7100 or visit www.cultural-center.org.
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