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How to be a Successful Grant Applicant
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod will hold a grants information workshop for interested applicants TONIGHT (Thursday, February 25) at 5:30 pm at the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod offices in Centerville. First time applicants to our semi-annual grants program are strongly urged to attend this workshop. Prospective applicants for other grants in the arts will also benefit from this free seminar.
Very limited space is still available. Reserve your space now!
Call 508-362-0066 or email info@artsfoundation.org.
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Register for the 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 special opportunity to meet our region's elected leaders and the chief executive officer of our State Arts Agency. Conference attendees are invited to attend:
CONVERSING WITH YOUR LEGISLATORS~ A PANEL DISCUSSION ~Anita Walker, Executive Director, Massachusetts Cultural Council, moderator
State Senator Robert O'Leary State Representative Demetrius Atsalis State Representative Tim Madden
State Representative Matt Patrick State Representative Sarah Peake
State Representative Jeffrey Perry State Representative Cleon Turner Sheila Lyons, Barnstable County Commissioner
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Help Raise Money for the Arts on Cape Cod
Open an account at TD Bank under the Affinity Membership Program and they'll make a contribution to the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod.
TD Bank will make an annual contribution based on the average balance in all members' accounts, as long as the minimum number of participants have signed up to trigger the donation. Checking, Savings, Money Market, CD and IRA accounts are all included in the program.
Of course, members' accounts are not affected in any way by this contribution and the account balances that are used to determine the level of contribution are kept entirely confidential.
If you are already a TD Bank customer, your participation would also be greatly appreciated. Just visit any TD Bank location and ask to have your balances included as part of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod's Affinity Membership Program.
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2010 Grant Funding Available for Artists and Cultural Organizations
Applications are now available for the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Spring grants cycle, which has a deadline of 5 pm, on 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 For more information call 508 362-0066 or visit www.artsfoundation.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 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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Conservatory Jazz Orchestra for Youth in Concert
The Conservatory Jazz Orchestra for Youth (CJOY), lead by renowned trumpeter Tony Lujan, will perform at Highfield Hall on February 28, 3 pm. The program includes compositions by Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Jimmy Heath, Woody Shaw, Frank Strozier and Freddie Hubbard.
CJOY is comprised of young jazz musicians from various area high schools. From brass to bass they cover jazz. The concert is a benefit fundraiser for the student orchestra.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Cape Cod Conservatory or on the day of the show at Highfield Hall. For more information call 508-540-0611 or visit www.capecodconservatory.org.
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Ensemble Passacaglia Welcomes Spring with Ancient Music
Ensemble Passacaglia will present Ecco la Primavera (Here Comes Spring)!, a concert of music to celebrate the end of winter. Performances will be on February 27, 4 pm at the Church of the Messiah's Fisher House and February 28, 2 pm at the Yarmouth Friends Meeting House.
This program will feature music from across Europe and beyond. Suites by Guillaume de Machaut, Guillaume Dufay and Anthony Holborne will alternate with lute songs, Sephardic music, ancient carols and dance tunes, as well as Turkish and Egyptian pieces. Members of the group are: Jan Elliott (recorder, crumhorn); Lisa Esperson (percussion); Tom Hanna (lute); and Molly Johnston (viola da gamba).
Messiah's Fisher House is located at 13 Church Street, Woods Hole and the Yarmouth Friends Meeting House is located at 58 North Main Street, South Yarmouth. For more information contact 508-540-0865 or www.solsticesingers.org/passacaglia.htm.
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Rebecca Parris to Perform at Cotuit Center for the Arts
The Cotuit Center for the Arts (CCftA) is proud to present Boston's First Lady of Jazz, Rebecca Parris, February 27, at 8 pm.
Ms. Parris has performed world wide with her own groups, as well as with some of jazz's greatest legends, including Dizzy Gillespie, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Terry Gibbs, David "Fathead" Newman, Norman Simmons. Harold Jones, Andy Simpkins, Gerry Wiggins, Bill Cunliffe, Red Mitchell, Buster Cooper, Nat Pierce, and many others.
With only 200 seats, the CCftA performance space provides an up close and personal experience for all music and theater lovers.
Cotuit Center for the Arts is located at 4404 (Rte 28), Cotuit. For more information or to reserve tickets call 508-428-0669 or visit www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org.
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Free Screening of Everyday Struggles
A free screening of Everyday Struggles will be shown at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, February 28, 7:30 pm,
Everday Struggles is the result of the week-long Movie Team project led by Hollywood Heart that involved students from Harwich High School in all aspects of movie-making. The 15-minute film is an example of what kids can do when given the opportunity and guidance to be creative and share their stories.
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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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 now - February 28, Friday - Sunday at 7:30 pm.
Women Behind Bars was written by Tom Eyen and is directed by Patrick Falco. The play is a 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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Porgy & Bess: Music & Stories
In recognition of the 75th anniversary of Porgy & Bess, Cotuit Center for the Arts will present Porgy & Bess: Music & Stories, four staged concerts featuring selected arias and ensemble pieces from the famous folk opera. This will be the premier performance of this show on Cape Cod with a two piano arrangement, Porgy and Bess: Fantasy for Two Pianos, arranged by Percy Grainger, performed by Jared McMurray and Robert Wyatt, which will punctuate the individual performances. Throughout the evening, Dr. Wyatt will also present information focusing on the historical and cultural significance of the opera.
Shows will be held on March 5, 7 pm lecture, 8 pm performance; March 6, 3 pm lecture, 4 pm performance & 7 pm lecture, 8 pm performance; March 7, 1 pm lecture, 2 pm performance.
Cotuit Center for the Arts is located at 4404 Falmouth Rd. (Rte 28), Cotuit. For more information call 508-428-0669 or visit www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org.
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Harwich Junior Theatre Presents Peter Pan and Wendy
Harwich Junior Theatre presents Peter Pan and Wendy, directed by Maura Hanlon, now - March 7. Performances will take place on Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays and Sundays 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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The Music Man at The Academy Playhouse
The Academy Playhouse presents The Music Man, now - 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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More Performing Arts
- Gloriæ Dei Cantores, a 40-voice choir directed by Elizabeth C. Patterson, presents a Lenten concert at the Church of the Transfiguration, Rock Harbor, Orleans, February 26, 27, 28, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 pm and Sunday, 3 pm. The program contains sacred choral works spanning from Gregorian chant through the 20th century, including Heinrich Schutz' Saint Luke Passion, 508-240-2400 or visit www.gdcchoir.org.
- Easy Love, a play by Susan Lumenello, directed by Deborah Peabody, is about a world in which almost everyone is gay. The reading of this play takes place on March 3, 7:30 pm, at the Provincetown Theater. The play delivers the message that prejudice is wrong and that the golden rule applies to everyone. The Provincetown Theater is located at 238 Bradford Street, Provincetown, 508-487-7487 or visit www.provincetowntheater.com.
- Friday Night Music Café with the Fred Clayton Blues Band, 8 - 10:30 pm. Adults only. Composer Fred Clayton, plays the bass and sings lead. With Dan Sullivan on saxophone. Brad Keith on drums. Alex "BZ" McClellan on guitar and vocals. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, 508-394-7100. To hear a sample, visit www.myspace.com/fredclaytonmusic.
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, 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, 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. Every Thursday, 6:30 pm at Riverway Lobster House, 1338 Route 28, South Yarmouth (Exit 8), 508-398-2172. Every 3rd Sunday of the month at The Island Merchant, 508-771-1337. February 28, 2:30 pm at the Cape Cod Museum of Art's Music & More Series, 508-385-4477, www.ccmoa.org.
- The New Horizons Band, with
chapters all over the country, is for seniors who want to make new
friends and share their love of music and who have
never before played an instrument and would like to learn in a group
setting or who used to play but haven't in some time. The band
rehearses every Monday, 3:30 pm. A Chord in the Hand is a club for people who enjoy traditional folk songs, children's ballads, classic protest songs, sea shanties, and the like, meets on Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm. Both groups meet at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, 508-394-7100 or visit www.cultural-center.org.
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Quilter's Tea at The Falmouth Art Center
The Falmouth Art Center will host the Quilter's Tea, February 28, 2 pm.
There will be a tea party and a trunk show of quilts by Lynn DiRusso, President of Crazy Quilters of Cape Cod. One lucky attendee will go home with an 80 inch square "shabby chic" quilt. Seating is limited.
The 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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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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Collections Gallery Sponsors Pet Food Collection
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To celebrate their one year anniversary, Collections Gallery is sponsoring a pet food collection. The food will be donated to the local pet food pantry to help people having a hard time affording food for their pets. Beginning March 1 - March 13, everyone who brings in pet food will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift certificate good at the Collections Gallery. The gift certificate winner will be chosen on March 31.
Collections Gallery is located at 23A Jarves Street in Sandwich. For more information call 508-833-0039.
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More Family Events
- Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum presents A Night at the Museum! February 25, 5:30 - 8:30 pm. A community feast with music, raffle, and other fun with local music by The Reverend Nelson & Friends. Discover the exciting plans for the 100th Anniversary celebration on August 5th as the PMPM brings history to life! Dress up as your favorite Pilgrim, President, or Provincetown personality. For more information call 508-487-1310 or visit www.pilgrim-monument.org.
- The Movie Team Project that involved all students in the Harwich Alternative Learning Program in all aspects of movie-making will screen their 15-minute film on February 28, 7:30 pm, 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.
- The Thornton W. Burgess Society welcomes the coming spring season with a delightful Snowdrop Tea on a March afternoon
to be determined as Mother Nature allows. Eugenie and Jonathan Shaw
will open their historic home and gardens in Sandwich Village, where
visitors will enjoy tea served with homemade deserts and tour the
gardens containing one of the largest collections of snowdrops on the
East Coast. The event will be held on a weekday from 2 pm to 4 pm.
All proceeds benefit the maintenance of the Shirley G. Cross Wildflower
Garden at the Green Briar Nature Center. Call the Burgess Society
office at 508-888-6870 for reservations now and as soon as the date has
been set notifications will be sent.
- 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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Art in Harmony: All About Animals Art Reception
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The Cape Cod Conservatory's Falmouth Campus will host a new art exhibition Art in Harmony: All About Animals art reception on February 26, 6 - 8 pm.
The show will feature guitarist Joseph Scott playing classical Latin American and Spanish guitar music. The theme of the art show will be All About Animals, from pets to wildlife. The exhibit continues through March 31.
The Cape Cod Conservatory Falmouth Campus is located at 60 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. For more information call 508-540-0611 or visit www.capecodconservatory.org.
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Fine Arts Work Center Exhibitions
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- Kirsten Ullrich: Ms.Ullrich's subject matter acts as a record of her free associations. The artist's creative process is an impulsive combination of images that takes on personal significance. Exhibition dates are February 26 - March 3, with an opening reception on February 26, 6 - 8 pm.
- Martin Smick earned his bachelor's degree in painting from Washington University and his MFA in Painting at the Rhode Island School of Design. Exhibition dates are March 5 - 10, with an opening reception on March 5, 6 - 8 pm.
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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Guild
of Harwich Artists Presents John Glass
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The Gallery of the Guild of Harwich Artists will present a reception for oil painter John Glass on February 27, 2 - 4 pm.
Mr. Glass, whose oil paintings are on permanent display at the Gallery, will demonstrate creating a Cape Cod marsh. The public is welcome to observe a skilled painter at work. The event is free.
The Gallery of the Guild of Harwich Artists is located at 551 Route 28, Harwich Port, with parking at the Visitors' Center across the street. For more information call 508-432-1012 or visit www.guildofharwichartists.com.
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Cape Cod Museum of Art Exhibitions
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bottom: Reed
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- Sarah Son-Theroux: Landscapes is the Second Annual Arthur J. McMurtry Memorial Exhibition at the museum, February 27 - April 11.
- The Recent Gifts and Acquisitions 2009 exhibition highlights additions to the museum's permanent collection, now - March 29.
- On Common Ground, now - April 25. A variety of still life paintings from the museum's permanent collection.
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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Brewster Ladies Library Presents Local Colors
 | | Cove at Low Tide by Priscilla Levesque |
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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Spring into Art Presented at E. Hanley Gallery
 | | Ducklings by Joline Diehl |
In an exhibition entitled Spring into Art the art work of Joline Diehl will be presented at the E. Hanley Gallery, Falmouth Hospital. An opening reception will be held February 28, 1 - 3 pm. The show will run from February 28 - April 30.
Ms. Diehl is a graduate of the New England School of Art and Design.
The E. Hanley Gallery at Falmouth Hospital is located at 100 Ter Huen Drive, Falmouth. For more information call Joline at 508-775-3712 or visit www.jolinediehl.com.
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Prints from the Heart at 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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Exhibitions at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
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- Ron Tinney, will give an art demonstration February 28, noon - 2 pm.
- Forever Young: A Celebration of Folk Music in New England features photographs and memorabilia from the roots of the contemporary folk scene, March 3 - 21. As part of this event a kick-off concert featuring Tripping Lily will take place on March 6, 8 pm.
- Painting the Light with Joe McGurl and Bill Davis in the Board Room, March 3 -14.
- Bobbi Bailin presents collages, cards, books, and bowls made from paper and natural materials in the Blue Room, March 3 - 21.
- Nauset Youth Alliance will be held in the Vault, March 3 - 14.
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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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 |
The Sweetest Thoughts, now - March 3, opens at the Bowersock Gallery.
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.
The show will feature sculptures of politically incorrect bed mates 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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Faces & Places: Artworks by David Kelly at the Maser Gallery
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An exhibition of the paintings of David Kelley will be held at the Maser Gallery, now - March 4.
The show includes 19 pastel portraits and landscapes completed since 2007 plus 5 colorful wildlife paintings in watercolor/mixed media. Many of these paintings have won awards in juried shows on and off Cape Cod. Mr. Kelly is a member of the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod.
The Maser Gallery is located at 319 Dillingham Avenue, Falmouth. For more information call the gallery at 508-456-0800, Mr. Kelly at 508-566-1252 or visit www.fctv.org/ts/node/19.
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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 information call Sally or Mary Carroll at 508-945-3583 or visit www.capecodcreativearts.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, now - 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.
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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Art Exhibitions at Provincetown Art Association and Musuem
 | Mother Dancing
by Chaim Gross |
- Drawings, Studies and Final Works, now - March 7, features 40 artworks from the Provincetown Art Association and Museum's permanent collection.
- Members' Juried Exhibition: Paper Works, now - March 28, featuring works on paper created by emerging and established artists within the PAAM membership.
- Thinking Figuratively, an exhibition created by the educators of the Provincetown School System and part of the Student and Educator Curating Program at PAAM, 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
 | Jumping Off the Dinghy Dock
by Sean Boyce |
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.
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 Art Association Presents In Like a Lion
The Cape Cod Art Association presents In Like a Lion, a juried members' exhibit and sale. This exhibit will run from now - March 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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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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Gallery 31 Opens for Tenth Year with New Display Introducing New Artists
The artist-owned Gallery 31 opens its tenth year of the 2010 season with a freshly mounted display of stimulating and affordable fine art in its newly renovated space in the historic Old Post Office, now - April 30.
Four new partners have joined as the gallery celebrates its tenth year: Phil Bergson, oils; Susan Carey, pastels and acrylics; Arnie Casavant, oils and acrylics, and Jane Eccles, oils and pastels.
Gallery 31 is located at 31 Main Street, Orleans. For more information call 508-247-9469 or visit www.gallery31capecod.com.
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More Visual Arts
- The exhibition Creative Convergence: Renowned Painters is on display at Addison Art Gallery in Orleans will be on view now - March 31. Addison Art Gallery is located at 43 Route 28, Orleans. For more information call 508-255-6200 or visit www.addisonart.com.
- Prints from the Heart will run now - February 28, at the Falmouth Artist Guild. The Art show and sale of original prints are by members of The PrintMakers of Cape Cod. The Falmouth Art Center, 137 Gifford Street, Falmouth. For more information call 508-540-3304 or visit www.falmouthart.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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George Inness: A Look at the Modern 19th Century Painter
Hillary Osborn will give a lecture on George Inness: A Look at the Modern 19th Century Painter, February 25, 7 pm, at the Osborn & Rugh Gallery.
Considered at one point to be America's finest landscape painter, George Inness developed a very personal style of painting and continues to inspire artists today. His late career paintings fused together his skill and a deep interest in theology culminating in a profoundly personal body of work. George Inness shows us there is more to life than what is right in front of our eyes. Seating is limited - first come, first served.
Osborn & Rugh Gallery is located at 114 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth. For more information call 508-548-2100 or visit www.osbornandrughgallery.com.
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A Fundraiser for the Cape Cod Literacy Council
Phantom Book Club will host a fundraiser for the Cape Cod Literacy Council at the Riverway Lobster House, February 27, 6 - 9 pm.
The evening's event features Miss Patti Page, who will perform Old Cape Cod and many of her other hit tunes. Ms. Page's memoir, This Is My Song, will be available for sale and Martin Sandle, author of over 75 titles will be on hand with his new book, Resolute.
The evening includes dinner along with the music of the Tim Sweeney Trio. Mindy Todd, from WCAI's The Point, will MC the evening's events. A silent auction will also be held.
For more information or to purchase tickets call the Cape Cod Literacy Council at 508-771-0211.
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Celebrate - Song, Dance & Story!
As part of the Yarmouth Reads program, the Yarmouth Library presents six artists representing a wide array of indigenous communities from around the United States March 1, 4 pm, at the Yarmouth Senior Center.
This performance is a journey down life's paths from childhood to love and marriage and beyond. Whether about respect for ancestral ways or the dangers of jealousy and vanity, the songs, dances and stories will describe the challenges, triumphs and values of these communities. This event is free and open to the public.
The Yarmouth Senior Center is located at 548 Forest Road, South Yarmouth. For more information call 508-760-4820 or visit www.yarmouthlibraries.org.
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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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More Literary Arts
- Poetry Out Loud! The state semi-finals for this national competition will take place on March 6, 1 - 5 pm, at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. Semi-final winners will go on to compete in Boston and (perhaps) Washington, DC! We hope you'll show your support by joining us for this free event. For more information call 508-394-7100 or visit www.cultural-center.org.
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. 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. February 25th features Timothy Mason. 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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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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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 www.harboryourarts.com.
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PPSCC Offers Classes at Cape Cod Art Association
- Painting Water with Pastels with Deborah Quinn-Munson, March 6 - 7, 9 am - 4 pm. Ms. Quinn-Munson will demonstrate and teach her process of painting water with pastel over watercolor.
- Painting Night Scenes with Donna Rossetti-Bailey CPS, PPSCC, PPoM, March 20 - 21, 9 am - 4 pm. Ms. Rossetti-Bailey will be teaching how to experiment with different painting surfaces and colors.
For more information call Celeste Woodes Koper at 623-734-7876. Registration forms are available on www.pastelpainterssocietyofcapecod.com.
Cape Cod Art Association is located at 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable. For a complete list of classes or workshops offered at the Cape Cod Art Association visit www.capecodartassoc.org.
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Classes and Workshops
Please check out our Family Section for additional Classes and Workshops for Children
- The Black Whale Gallery will host a Scrimshaw Class on March 20, noon - 4pm. Learn the facts about the craft of scrimshaw. Each student will complete one project on antique ivory. Space limited to 6 students, 349 Main Street,Hyannis.. For more information or to register call 508 771-8600.
- A second Winter Session of art classes has been scheduled at the Creative Arts Center, 154 Crowell Road, Chatham. The classes run for 6 weeks. For more information call 508-945-3583 or visit www.capecodcreativearts.org.
- The Cape Cod Conservatory offers a variety of classes for students of all ages in art, music, dance, photography and early education for children. 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.
- Master Glassblower Jim Holmes of Chatham Glass Company is offering Get Hot glassblowing classes with weekend workshops, now - February.
Private lessons available by request. For more
information or to register call 508-945-5547 or visit www.chathamglass.com.
- 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 www.stringegallery.com.
- 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.
- Robert K. Roark offers ongoing private
painting classes in all media and subjects at The Studio Gallery.
Students at all levels are accepted. 766 Route 6A,
Dennis. For more information call 508-385-4713 or visit www.masterfulart.com.
- 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. 15
Joy Street in South Cape Village, Mashpee. For more information call
508-246-6246 or visit www.colorobsessiongallery.com.
- Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill offers winter classes. For more information or to sign up call 508-349-7511 or visit www.castlehill.org.
- 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.
- 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. 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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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
- Applications for the 39th Festival of the Arts, August 20 - 22, are now available on the Creative Arts Center web site www.capecodcreativearts.org. Deadline for submission is April 1.
- Call for artists interested in contributing pieces for the Falmouth campus The Cape Cod Conservatory's mixed-media art exhibit, All Things Black and White. The opening reception will be April 9, 6 - 8 pm. Interested parties should contact Robin at 508-540-0611.
- 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.
- 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 is 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. 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. 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. 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
- HJT holds auditions for the Cape premier of the major hit musical, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story on March 2, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, at the HJT Arts Center (old Rec Hall) on the corner of Sisson Road and Parallel Streets in Harwich Center. Auditions are for Actors/Singers/Musicians, ages 15 - 50. Mary Arnault directs with musical direction by Bob Wilder and choreography by Suzette Hutchinson. For more information call Nina Schuessler at 508-432-2002 ext 12.
- Auditions will be held for Joseph Kesselring's dark comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, directed by Christy Morris, at the Barnstable Comedy Club, Route 6A, Barnstable Village, March 15, 16, and 17, 7:00-9:00 pm. Roles are available for nine men, two of which will be dual roles, and three women. Perusal scripts available at Hyannis and Sturgis libraries. For more information call 508-362-6333 or visit www.barnstablecomedyclub.com.
- Auditions for Our Town will be held at The Provincetown Theater on March 6, 1 - 4m pm, March 9, 6 - 9 pm, and March 13, 1 - 4 pm.
The play is a CTEK Arts production and will be directed by David
Drake. Actors of all ages are needed for this production. 238
Bradford Street. There is a copy of the script at the theater. For
more information contact psample@ctekarts.org or mvansant@ctekarts.org.
- 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.
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Nominate Your Favorite Massachusetts Places
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The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod urges you to respond quickly to "1,000 Great Places in Massachusetts."
Your nominations are needed to ensure that the Cultural Treasures of Cape Cod are included!
This new cultural tourism program celebrates what is unique about our state, its communities, and its people, and stimulates cultural tourism. The program seeks to increase visitation to the state's wide range of exceptional historic sites, cultural venues, and natural landscapes.
Nominations will be considered for a final list of 1,000 Great Places in Massachusetts to be announced in May. The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) has established a web site to accept nominations from the public: www.Massvacation.com/1000greatplaces. All Great Places that are nominated must be open and available to the public. Only one nomination per person will be accepted. The nomination period will close April 1, 2010. The Commission will meet later that month to draw up a final list of 1,000 Great Places in Massachusetts, which will be announced in May.
The 1,000 Great Places Commission was created by the Legislature in 2009. It is chaired by Eric Turkington of Falmouth, a former state representative and first House Chair of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development.
Nominate Your Favorite Massachusett Location Now!
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Woods Hole Celebrates Black History Month
The Woods Hole Black History Month Committee celebrates the 2010 Woods Hole Black History Month with Harambee, an ethnic potluck feast February 25, 4 pm, at the Swope Center.
Everyone from every ethnicity is welcome and invited to bring their favorite potluck dish. The event will feature exotic food, multicultural arts, crafts, and music. June Monteiro, Falmouth artist and teacher will present her fashionline designs.
Swope Center is located at 5 North Street, Woods Hole. For more information call Lionel Hall from the Marine Biological Laboratory at 508-289-7449 or visit www.woodshole.er.usgs.gov/outreach/WHBHMC.
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ArtsFalmouth Winter Gathering
ArtFalmouth will host a Winter Gathering on February 26, 6 to 8 pm, at the Cape Cod Conservatory. This is a chance to catch up, share ideas and discuss plans for the spring and summer. Learn about Arts Alive '10 and bring information on your work and activities.
Music will be performed by Joseph Scott, a classical guitarist trained at Boston Conservatory. Mr. Scott has over 20 years experience performing and teaching in the Boston to Cape Cod area.
Cape Cod Conservatory is located at 66 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. For more information or to RSVP email info@artsfalmouth.org or call 508-548-2892.
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Creative Art Center Hosts A Painting Demonstration 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 am. Lunch is included with ticket.
Mr. Roark, a museum recognized artist, 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.
The Creative Arts Center is located at 154 Crowell Road, Chatham. For more information or to register call 508-945-3583 or visit www.capecodcreativearts.org.
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Events 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.
- Canapés and Hors d'oeuvres, March 10, and Pastries and Soup Shots, March 31. The classes will combine both demonstrations and hands-on experience for those who so desire. All classes held on Wednesday afternoons, 2 - 4 pm. Classes includes 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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CCMA Acquires Thomas Hart Benton Lithograph
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On January 29, 2010, the Cape Cod Museum of Art purchased a Thomas Hart Benton lithograph, Island Hay. Thomas Hart Benton was an important realist painter of the regional school, a muralist, printmaker, teacher and writer. Island Hay will remain on exhibition for the foreseeable future.
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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More Events and Notices
- The Search for Solutions to Messy Problems: A Creative and Critical Thinking Workshop at the Cape Cod Art Museum, March 6, 10 am - 2 pm. Apply powerful thinking and problem
solving strategies to explore an issue of importance for the Cape from
problem finding to solution finding - crucial skills with across the
board usefulness for us all. Registration deadline is March 1, with
limited space. From more information email Nina Greenwald at nlgreenwald@comcast.net or David Martin at davidchina2000@yahoo.com.
- The annual Giant Yard Sale of the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth (HSOY) will be held on March 20, 9 am - 3 pm, at the Yarmouth Senior Center,
Forest Road, South Yarmouth. Many intriguing bargains are available
(maybe an antique or two) in the event to benefit the research and
preservation efforts of HSOY. If you want to participate in the yard
sale, you may donate your "treasures" in good condition. For
information and to make donations call 508 362-3021.
- Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod will be hosting its 1st Annual Mailbox Silent Auction on May 28, 5 - 8pm, at the Chequessett Club, Wellfleet and is looking for people interested in participating on the planning committee or sharing their artwork on a mailbox, The evening will feature a variety of uniquely designed mailboxes to bid upon. All proceeds from the event will be used to support Habitat's work and mission to work in partnership with families in need to build homes for the community. For information please contact Sue Daggett, Director of Resource Development at 508-775-3559 or by email at sue@habitatcapecod.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 on Saturdays, 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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