Promote Your April School Vacations Events in the Voice of the Arts!
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The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod invites you to submit your organization's special family event, performance, show and activity for the upcoming April School Vacation Week to be featured in the Family Section of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod's Voice of the Arts E-newsletter. This is a great opportunity to highlight your events - at no charge to you!
Be sure to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to inform the community about all your great art-related happenings throughout the entire April school vacation week!
To have your listing included, simply SUBMIT your events by noon on Tuesday, April 13th!
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Advocate for the Arts, Humanities, and Sciences in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Cultural Council's budget this year is less than $10 million, after a cut of nearly 25 percent last year. Public investment in the arts, humanities, and sciences in Massachusetts this year is less than half its level a decade ago.
Over the next two weeks the House Ways & Means Committee will develop its proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, which begins July 1. This is a pivotal time in the budget season for advocacy. The MCC is not asking for a monetary increase in this difficult environment, they are asking that the Legislature maintain its funding at $9.7 million.
So what can you do? Advocate to support the arts, humanities and sciences in Massachusetts. Visit the MCC's website now to learn how at www.massculturalcouncil.org.
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Siobhan a Top 9 Favorite!
photo by American Idol / FOX  | Cape Cod's own Siobhan Magnus continues on in the top nine. On Tuesday's FOX network's season nine hit show, American Idol, her fellow contestants described her as "amazing, weird, interesting, unique, and true to herself."
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this week's performance Siobhan Magnus sang a gentle and moving version of Across the Universe, a John Lennon written song, as a tribute to her sisters. Randy Jackson said he loved the "tender side" Magnus showed and Ellen DeGeneres said she "loved" the song. Kara Dio Guardi and Simon Crowell both said they enjoyed her style change.
Join the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod in supporting the very talented Siobhan Magnus by voting for her each week!
Read
more about Siobhan Magnus.
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The AFCC Launches New Web-Based ADA and Accessibility Resource
For Individual Artists and Cultural Organizations
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod has designed a new resource section on our web site to provide the cultural community with relevant and useful information on issues of concern to artists and arts organizations.
Visit our new ADA and Accessibility Page for links to national organizations specializing in compliance and other ADA issues. We also encourage you to visit our new Umbrella Organizations Page for links to National, Regional, State and town-specific arts organizations to facilitate collaboration and to provide access to best practices for participants in the Cape's cultural economy.
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Nominate Your Favorite Place in Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts invites residents from all 351 cities and towns across the state to nominate their favorite places. The nominations will be considered for a final list of 1,000 Great Places in Massachusetts to be announced in May.
The Great Places initiative will celebrate what is unique about the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, its communities, and its people. It also aims to stimulate the economy by boosting visitation to the state's wide range of exceptional historic sites, cultural venues, and natural landscapes.
The deadline for nominations is April 15. Tell your members, visitors, and fans to nominate their favorite place here www.massvacation.com/1000.
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Get the Word Out!
Submit Your Events Online
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The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod invites you to submit your upcoming events, exhibitions, 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.
FREE, SIMPLE and EFFECTIVE! The Voice of the Arts is a great marketing tool that reaches thousands of culturally invested readers, artists and cultural/arts organizations on Cape Cod and beyond!
Submit your events today! Just fill in the form and hit send: www.artsfoundation.org/enewsletter.
Submissions are due every Tuesday by noon; the e-newsletter is published every Thursday.
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- Because the Arts contribute to the wonderful
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- Because Arts Foundation of Cape Cod memberships
make wonderful gifts - and I could keep the Nantucket
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- Because the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod
celebrates, promotes, and supports the Arts year-round; they need and
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Become a Member Now - Join Online!
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Announce Your Upcoming Auditions
 With the busy theater season approaching, be sure to spread the word about your theater's or cultural organization's auditions for your upcoming productions in the AFCC Voice of the Arts e-newsletter and on the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod's Events web page.
Announce your auditions in the Voice of the Arts using the AFCC Online Submission Form at www.artsfoundation.org/enewsletter.
Post
your upcoming auditions on the AFCC Events Web Page at www.artsfoundation.org/events.
For more information call 508-362-0066 or visit www.artsfoundation.org.
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Auditions
- Auditions for HATS! The Musical at the Chatham Drama Guild, April 10 and 11, 6 - 9 pm. Saturday and Sunday auditions will be for the acting/music elements. Callbacks and choreography audition will be held on April 12, 6 - 9 pm. Performance dates are July 11 - July 28. Chatham Drama Guild is located at 134 Crowell Road, Chatham. For more information email the director, Jeff Spencer, at wjs1632@yahoo.com or contact the Drama Guild directly at 508-945-0510.
- Auditions for The Producers, by Mel Brooks, April 26 and 27, 7 - 9 pm, at the Academy Playhouse 120 Main Street, Orleans. Roles are available for women & men ages 15+.
Please bring 16 bars of an up-tempo monologue and be prepared to read
from the script. For more information call 508-255-3075.
- 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.
- Auditions for Camelot at The Cotuit Center for the Arts, May 2, 10 am - 1 pm, in the Art Barn, May 3, 7 pm - 9 pm and May 4, 7 pm - 9 pm, in the performance space. Rehearsals beginning May 9th. Show dates are August 5 - 22. CCftA is located at 4404 Rte 28 (Falmouth Rd), Cotuit. For more information contact Patrick Pope at patrick@cotuitcenterforthearts.org or visit www.cotuitarts.org.
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Applications, Grants, Spaces and Work
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Deadline for the 2010 Spring Playwrights' Festival Extended
The deadline for submissions for the 2010 Spring Playwrights' Festival has been extended to April 8. The Festival will be held June 4 - 6 and June 11 - 13. Only one submission is allowed per playwright. Playwrights submitting more than one play will have all plays disqualified.
In honor of the centennial celebration of the Provincetown Monument, all short plays should include the monument as a character, set or concept, set in any time period. One act plays have no thematic requirement. Full-length plays will not be accepted at this time, but will be called for prior to the next Winter Reading Series.
For more information call 508-487-7487 or visit www.provincetowntheater.com/content/submissions.
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Falmouth Chorale Johnson Music Scholarship
The Falmouth Chorale invites applications from music students from the towns of Falmouth, Bourne, Mashpee, and Sandwich for the 2010 Frederick Johnson Music Scholarship. The deadline is April 15 for submitting applications. The scholarship is intended for graduates from Upper Cape high schools and residents from the four towns who are pursuing a college degree in music and performance.
High school seniors and college students may obtain an application for the Falmouth Chorale Frederick Johnson Music Scholarship from their high school guidance departments. For more information call 774-392-2383.
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CCAA Call to Artists for Opened Juried Exhibition and Sale
Cape Cod Art Association invites all artists to participate in an open juried exhibit and sale. Artwork should be brought to the CCAA, 3489 Route 6A, Barnstable on April 27, 9 - 4 pm. Up to five pieces may be brought in for review but only two will be accepted. The exhibit runs from April 29 - May 17. The reception and awards will be held on April 30, 4 - 6 pm.
For entry fees and more information call 508-362-2909 or visit www.capecodartassoc.org.
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MBL Seeks Vendors for Summer Craft Fairs
The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) is seeking vendors for two summer craft fairs it is sponsoring on July 16, and August 13, 8:30 am - 4 pm, in Waterfront Park, Water Street, Woods Hole. There is a $35 space donation for each date, payable in full with registration.
Past fairs have featured the work of fine artists and skilled artisans from surrounding communities and have included photography, jewelry, pottery, and sculpture.
Information and vendor applications are available by contacting Ann Woolford, MBL Human Resources Office at 508-289-7422 or by email at humanres@mbl.edu.
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A Call to Artists and Volunteers for the Cape Cod Maritime Festival
Artists interested in exhibiting their work on the Cape Cod Maritime Museum grounds and the adjoining Aselton Park on the Hyannis waterfront during the 9th Annual Cape Cod Maritime Festival on June 12 - 13.
Applications must be received no later than May 15.
To download an application visit www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org/fesival9th, or call 508-775-1723 or email info@capecodmaritimemuseum.org to request an application be sent via mail.
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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.
- Greater Falmouth Mostly All-Male Men's Chorus begin rehearsals for the Spring 2010 season now - Memorial Day, 7:00 - 9:30 pm at the Morse Pond School, 323 Jones Road, Falmouth. Musical themes are by American composers sung in traditional four-part (TTBB) harmonies. New and returning members welcomed. For more information call Marcy Lerner at 508-564-0054 or email info@falmouthmenschorus.org.
- Call For Artists for summer exhibition To Tell A Story, May 15 - July 15. Submission deadline is April 24. Accepting all media: paintings, prints, drawings and illustrations that combine multiple photographs, paintings, drawings, text, etc. or fuse photography with illustration. For more information contact ArtWorks!, 384 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford. For guidelines and application email ryandraws2@yahoo.com.
- Call for Artists for All Cape Cod Exhibit, showing April 29 - May 17 at the Cape Cod Art Association. Submission is Tuesday, April 27, 9 am - 4 pm. All artists are welcome to submit up to five pieces, two of which can be accepted. Cape Cod Art Association, 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable. For more information call 508-362-2909 or visit www.capecodartassoc.org.
- 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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Joseph FireCrow Performs The Gift of the Elk
 The Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra presents Grammy Award-winner Joseph FireCrow, Native American flutist, performing the world premiere of James Cockey's The Gift of the Elk at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center, April 10, 8 pm and April 11, 3 pm.
A rich blend of Native American, African-American and Old World cultures.
Barnstable Performing Arts Center is located at 744 West Main Street, Hyannis.
For the complete program or to purchase tickets call 508-362-1111 or visit www.capesymphony.org.
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TIDES Dance Company at WHAT
 TIDES Dance Company will present two collaborative concerts of dance, music and theater, April 10, 8 pm and April 11, 2 pm, at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater.
The shows feature the premiere of Wrinkles, the Hot Flash Revue; To Reveal, a humorous and profound performance piece created and performed by The Extremes; Dream Girls, performed by the Elaine Chase Dancers; Montreal soloist Eveline Carle, director of Cape Cod Dance Center performing the work of Brazilian choreographer Leda Muhana; as well as a variety of original contemporary, jazz and tap pieces. A pre-show champagne, oyster, and chocolate reception will precede the April 10 performance at 6:30 pm to benefit TIDES, the WCC and WHAT.
WHAT's Julie Harris Stage is located at 2357 State Highway Route 6, Wellfleet. For more information or to make reservations call 508-349-9428 or visit www.what.org.
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Round Mountain to Perform at Grange Hall Coffeehouse
 Grange Hall Coffeehouse presents Round Mountain, April 10. Door opens at 7:30 pm and music starts at 8 pm.
These two brothers, Char and Robby Rothschild, have a quirky eccentricity and immediate rapport with their audience. They are songwriters and instrumentalists whose lives are clearly devoted to music. They have been playing music together for most of their lives but while their music is varied, it is far from random. There is a solvent behind all these different dry ingredients that allows them to blend seamlessly their original songwriting with respect and love for the music.
Grange Hall Coffeehouse is located at 91 Old County Road, East Sandwich. For more information and tickets please visit our website grangehallcoffeehouse.org.
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Robert Wyatt: Chopin in Paris
Robert Wyatt
photo by Jay Elliott  | Robert Wyatt, Director of Music at Highfield
Hall, will present a lecture and recital entitled Chopin in Paris, April 10, 10 am - noon, at Highfield
Hall, 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. For more information
call 508-495-1878 x 313 or visit www.highfieldhall.org.
Pianist Robert Wyatt performs a Chopin recital with historical and anecdotal narration, The Life and Music of Frederic Chopin, April 11, 2:30 pm, at the Cape Cod Museum of Art's 2010 Music & More series, 60 Hope Lane, Dennis. For more information call 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
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Payoment Documentary Film Showcase
 Payomet Performing Arts Center will present an all day retrospective of four different shows, April 10. Showcase curator and filmmaker Rebecca Alvin will attend along with several of the filmmakers and subjects of the films. Tickets will be available at the door.
- Women of Faith by Rebecca M. Alvin at 2 pm.
- Herb & Dorothy by Megumi Sasaki at 3:30 pm.
- Stagestruck: Confessions of a Theatre Family by Liz Argo at 5:45 pm. Stagestruck will be preceded by Green Eco-Machine by Kristin Alexander.
- Provincetown (USA) by Seth Rolbein at 7:30 pm.
Screenings will be held at the Truro Community Center on Library Lane (off Standish Street), North Truro. For more information call 508-487-5400 or visit www.ppactruro.org.
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The Best of Broadway
The Friends of Brewster Elders presents The Best of Broadway featuring Peter Earle, Martha Whatley and Chris Morris, April 11, 3 pm, at the Brewster Council on Aging. Admission is free.
The Brewster Council on Aging is located at 1673 Main Street, Brewster. For more information please call 508-896-2737.
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Edward II at The Provincetown Theater Company
 The Provincetown Theater Company presents Edward II by Christopher Marlowe and directed by Anthony Jackman, April 16 - 18, 23 - 25 and 30 - May 2 at 7:30 pm.
Christopher Marlowe's play Edward II: The Troublesome Reign and Lamentable Death of Edward the Second, King of England, with the Tragical Fall of Proud Mortimer tells the story of a king controlled by his basest passions, a weak man who becomes a puppet of his homosexual lover, and pays a tragic price for forsaking the governance of his country.
The Provincetown Theater Company is located at 238 Bradford Street, Provincetown. For more information or reservations call 508-487-9793 or visit www.provincetowntheater.com.
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Provincetown Cabaret Fest 2010
 The Provincetown Cabaret Fest will be held April 16 - 18, 15 performers and 4 venues.
Performances by Jim Caruso (Host of Cast Party at Birdland, NYC), Billy Stritch (Liza Minnelli's Pianist), Carol O'Shaughnessy, Krisanthi Pappas, Dane Vannatter, Pat Fitzpatrick, Lisa Jason, Barbara Nye, Fred Boyle, Bart Weisman and many others.
For more information or to purchase tickets call the PBG office at 508-487-2313 or visit www.ptown.org/CabaretFest.asp.
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Treasure Island at the Cotuit Center for the Arts
 Treasure Island is at the Cotuit Center for the Arts, with performances now - April 18, Thursdays & Fridays, 8 pm, Saturdays, 2 pm & 8 pm, and Sundays, 2 pm (no performance Easter Sunday).
Based on the adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island is a yarn of piracy on the tropical seas. At the center of it all are Jim Hawkins, a 14-year-old boy who longs for adventure, and the infamous Long John Silver, who is a complex study of good and evil, perhaps the most famous hero-villain of all time.
The Cotuit Center for the Arts is located at 4404 Route 28, Cotuit. For more information or for tickets call 508-428-0669 or visit www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org.
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Harwich Junior Theatre
 Harwich Junior Theatre presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, now - April 18, Friday & Saturday, 7:30 pm, Sundays, 2 pm, plus Saturday, April 10 & 17, 2 pm. Directed and choreographed by Terry Norgeot, musical direction by Robert Wilder.
This hilarious tale of overachievers' angst chronicles the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Before the show four audience volunteers are recruited to participate on stage as guest spellers.
Harwich Junior Theatre is located at 105 Division Street, West Harwich. For more information call the box office at 508-432-2002 or visit www.hjtcapecod.org.
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Of Mice and Men at the Academy Playhouse
 The Academy Playhouse presents John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, now - May 2. Performances will be held Thursday - Saturday, 8 pm, and Sundays, 2 pm.
The Academy Playhouse is located at 120 Main St., Orleans. For reservations and more information call 508-255-1963 or visit www.apacape.org.
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More Performing Arts
- Provincetown Schools and Provincetown Counter Productions presents The King and I, directed by Susan Grilli, a musical by Richard Rogers, book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, April 8, 9, 10 & 11, 7 pm. For more information or to purchase tickets call 508-487-5040.
Performing Arts Offered Weekly
- Harvest Gallery Wine Bar is re-opening for the season on April 9, 7:30 pm, with Opening Night featuring Chandler Travis (original, eclectic music; guitar/vocals) and on April 10, 7:30 pm, Kami Lyle Trio (Jazz, Pop, Original Music: Kami Lyle - Songwriter, Trumpet, Piano & Voice; Joey Spampinato - Bass; Tad Price - Guitar). Harvest Gallery Wine Bar, 776 Main Street (Rt. 6A), Dennis Village, 508-385-2444 or visit www.harvestgallerywinebar.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.
- 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.
- 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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Announce Your Classes & Workshops Online
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod welcomes artists and cultural organizations to post their classes and workshops on the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod's Classes web page.
This FREE interactive database connects arts educators from every town of Cape Cod with students of all ages, interests and abilities.
Search Classes by artist, location, date and subject.
It's simple and it's free! Post your class or workshop now to reach new students: www.artsfoundation.org/classes.
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PPSCC Pastel Workshops
 The Portrait in Pastels with Alain Picard, April 17 & 18, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Working from the model, Alain will demonstrate a painterly approach to pastel. Held at the Cape Cod Art Association, Barnstable. For more information call Celeste Woodes Koper at 623-734-7876 or email pastelworks@yahoo.com.
Exploring Pastels, a 1 day introductory class, May 1, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm. Held at the Creative Arts Center, Chatham. To reserve your place call Bev Gorvine at 617-306-1873.
Registration forms and more info are available at www.pastelpainterssocietyofcapecod.com.
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More Classes and Workshops
Please check out our Family Section for additional Classes and Workshops for Children
- English Country Dance, April 16, 7:30 pm, Fisher House, Church of the Messiah, 13 Church Street, Woods Hole. Beginners welcome. All dances taught by Linda Nelson,live music by John Yankee and Jan Elliott. For more info call 508-540-1151.
- The Creative Art Center will host a demonstration by Master watercolor painter Robert Mesrop, April 29, 10 am. A variety of Spring Classes,
including classes in painting, pottery and jewelry making will soon
start at the Creative Arts Center, 154 Crowell Road,
Chatham. For more information call 508-945-3583 or visit www.capecodcreativearts.org.
- The Academy of Performing Arts offers classes year-round in dance, music, theater, 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.
- 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.
- 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 Cape Cod Maritime Museum is accepting students for their upcoming classes in Line Splicing, Mar 27, 10 am - noon, Introduction to Boat Building, May 4 - 27, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm and Ship in a Bottle, May 8 - 14, 10 am - noon, 135 South Street, Hyannis. For more information call 508-775-1723 or visit www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org.
- 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 now has its Spring-Summer 2010 Catalog available. For more information call 508-349-7511 or visit www.castlehill.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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sam D'Ambruoso is now accepting
students for a plein air workshop in June 23 - June 30, in Amalfi, Italy. For more information and to register call 203-758-9660 or
visit www.DAmbruosoStudios.com.
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Hip Hop Storytime with Jef Czekaj and Mr. Parsons at Titcomb's Bookshop
Jef Czekaj  | Titcomb's Bookshop and the Sandwich Public Library will host a special Hip Hop Storytime featuring a new children's picture book called Hip & Hop Don't Stop on Saturday, April 10, 10:30 am. Author Jef Czekaj will host this hand clapping, foot stomping storytime with Mr. Parsons, the children's librarian from the Sandwich Public Library.
Hip is a turtle who raps really slowly. Hop is a bunny who raps superfast. A hip new take on the tortoise and the hare fable, this debut picture book features simple, engaging art that combines elements of comics with those of a traditional picture book.
Titcomb's Bookshop is located at 432 Route 6A in East Sandwich. For more information call 508-888-2331.
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More Family Events
- 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.
- Heritage Museums & Gardens host Earth Celebrations, April 24, 2010 from 10 am - 5 pm. Tour the trees, create recycled art, explore green living,and receive a free tree seedling. Rain or Shine! All activities are free with museum admission. Heritage Museums & Gardens is located at 67 Grove Street, Sandwich. For more information call 508-888-3300, ext 159 or visit www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.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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With the Flow by Odin Smith  | Bayside Realty Consultants is hosting an open house and major art exhibit and sale of works by Odin K. Smith. Open house and reception is on Saturday, April 10, 3 - 7 pm.
The work of Cape Cod artist, Odin K. Smith will be featured in a one woman art exhibit and sale, sponsored by Bayside Realty Consultants Thomas Hoy and Kim Clark. This is a unique opportunity to view more than 40 of the artist's original works in one setting. A portion of all sales will be donated to the organization WE CAN.
Bayside Realty Consultants is located at 12 Bridge Street, East Dennis. For more information call Odin K. Smith at
508-432-8824 or visit www.odinksmith.com.
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Guild of Harwich Artists Reception Features Doris Mee
Weekend Delight
by Doris Mee  | An artist reception for artist Doris Mee will be held at the Guild of Harwich Artists gallery, April 10, 2 - 4 pm.
A reception and demonstration will be held as Doris demonstrates a technique using YUPO, a synthetic paper. While YUPO presents its challenges to the painter, it can produce surprising and beautiful results.
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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Falmouth Artists Guild Presents Blowing in the Wind
Boy With Kite by Jane Sauro  | Blowing in the Wind is an all media art show and sale featuring the atmospheric cycles of gales, blusters and balmy breezes at the Falmouth Art Center, now - April 18. An artists' reception will be held April 11, 2 - 4 pm.
Falmouth Artists Guild, 137 Gifford Street, Falmouth. For more information call 508-540-1142 or visit www.falmouthart.org.
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Cultural Center of Cape Cod Exhibitions
New York in Snow
by Doug Lew  | - The
work of Marstons Mills watercolor artist Robert Mesrop, in the Board Room, April 14 - May 2 and South Yarmouth
painter Dick McGarr in the Blue
Room, April 14 - 25.
- The 2010 Traveling Exhibit of the National Watercolor Society will open at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod opens April 14 - May 23. An opening reception will be held April 17, 6 - 8 pm.
- Mutual Muses Exhibit
III: A Marriage of Visual Art and Poetry, is on display now - April 11 at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. The
exhibit features the work of over 80 of the Cape's finest painters,
photographers, artisans, and poets inspired by each others creations.
All exhibits and the reception are free and open to the public.
Cultural Center of Cape Cod is located at 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth. For more information call 508-395-7100 or visit www.cultural-center.org.
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Cahoon Museum of American Art Current Exhibitions
top: Zavorskas
bottom: Schutter  | Places with Wind: Monotypes by Joyce Zavorskas, an exhibition/sale of about 15 recent works on view from now - April 18 in The Little Gallery.
A Natural Affinity, an exhibition running from now - April 25, pairs painter Tracy Spadafora and sculptor Joyce Utting Schutter who are both inspired by nature, often taking organic forms as their starting point, then allowing their capricious imaginations full play.
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.
| The Evolution of Maritime Art at the Cotuit Center for the Arts
Moorings by Megan Hinton  | The Cotuit Center for the Arts is proud to announce its newest exhibit The Evolution of Maritime Art, now - April 24.
A joint venture with the Cahoon Museum of Art, the Provincetown Art Association and Museum and the Cape Cod Museum of Art, the exhibit will feature paintings on loan from the museums, as well as contemporary works by Wellfleet artist Megan Hinton. Starting with the classic ships at sea from the turn of the 19th century, this exhibit will highlight contributions made by the American impressionists, modernists and on to expressionist interpretations.
The Cotuit Center for the Arts is located at 4404 Falmouth Road (Route 28) in Cotuit. For more information call 508-428-0669 or visit www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org.
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The Evolution of Maritime Art
top left: Smith, botton left: Dujac
middle: View from Here
top right: Lebow, bottom right: Poor  | - The View from Here is an exhibition created by the advanced portfolio students of Nauset Regional High School as part of the Student and Educator Curating Program, now - April 25.
- Houghton Cranford Smith: Gifts to the PAAM Collection on view now - May 2.
- Members' Open Exhibition: Go Green, now - April 18. This exhibition features work by emerging and established artists from within the PAAM membership.
- Myths, Stories and the Life of Things, curated by Donald Beal and Maura Coughlin, is a retrospective exhibition featuring the art work of Anna Poor and Ellen LeBow, now - May 2.
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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Highfield Hall Exhibitions
Top: Dr. Adelman
Bottom: Gifford  | - People and Places as Viewed by an Artist, now - April 26. Referred to by many as a Renaissance Man, Dr. Bill Adelman has had several "post-retirement" careers. Dr. Adelman will show a range of his works including en plein air pieces and figurative works.
- Falmouth
Goes Whaling: The Paintings of Franklin Lewis Gifford, now - May 2, features the work of
Franklin Gifford (1854-1936) who was a lifelong resident of Woods Hole
and a self-taught artist who found that oil-on-canvas was an effective
means for him to chronicle the history and traditions of his beloved
village.
Highfield Hall is located at 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. For more information call 508-495-1878 or visit www.highfieldhall.org.
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Great Women Artists of Orleans Exhibit at Cape Cod Conservatory
Statue of Liberty
by Florence Adams  | The Cape Cod Conservatory's West Barnstable Campus has on exhibit Great Women Artists of Orleans, now - April 30. Artists include Joyce Aaron, Florence Adams, Rita Doddridge, Jane Eccles, Catherine Hertz, Diane Johnson, Martine Jore, Barbara Melcher, Matrie Morongell, Melora North, Phyllis Szerejko, Betty Twiss and Marge Uhl.
The Cape Cod Conservatory West Barnstable Campus is located at 2235 Iyannough Rd. (Route 132), Hyannis and the 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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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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Water at the Cape Cod Maritime Museum
Castle of Reeds
by Robert Shreefter  | The exhibit Water is on display at the Cape Cod Maritime Museum, now - May 16. It features works by Cape Cod artists who look at water from many perspectives. An essay by Sandy Macfarlane, Orleans author and President of Coastal Resource Specialists serves as an introduction to the exhibit.
The Cape Cod Maritime Museum is located parallel to Main Street in Hyannis and adjacent to Aselton Park at 135 South Street, directly on Hyannis Harbor. For more information call 508-775-1723 or visit www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org.
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Karen North Wells: Landscapes and Seascapes
The Center of the Universe
by Karen North Wells  | |
Brewster artist Karen North Wells will have her paintings of landscapes and seascapes on display and for sale at The Cape Cup Restaurant, now - May 31.
Karen North Wells is an award-winning artist who paints primarily in watercolor and oil. Karen regularly paints florals, boats, still lifes, landscapes and seascapes, but bringing buildings and waterviews to life for special commissions are Karen's specialties.
Cape Cup Restaurant is located at 54 Main Street, Orleans. For more information call 508-896-3757 or visit www.undergroundartgallery.com.
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More Visual Arts
- Exhibition
of Leslie Murray and Taylor Baldwin, April 9 - 14, opening reception April 9, 6-8 pm. The Fine Arts Work Center is located at 24 Pearl Street, Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-9960 or visit www.fawc.org.
- Presentation on Winslow Homer by Arlene Mollo at the Falmouth Artists Guild, April 11, 1 - 2 pm. Ms. Mollo is current Chair of the Department of Art Education at UMass, Dartmouth. Falmouth Artists Guild, 137 Gifford Street, Falmouth. For more information call 508-540-1142 or visit www.falmouthart.org.
- Spring into Art is an exhibition featuring
the art work of Joline Diehl at the Thomas E. Hanley Art
Gallery, Falmouth Hospital, now -
April 30. Ms. Diehl is a graduate of the New England
School of Art and Design. The Thomas E. Hanley Art 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.
- Cosi Restaurant is exhibiting
photographs by Woods Hole photographer Mark
Chester, now - April 30. Mark Chester black-and-white images from foreign travels and in the
U.S. show people at work and in their daily lives. Cosi
Restaurant at Wareham Crossing, 2421 Cranberry Highway,
Suite 336. For more information call 508-295-1035.
- 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. Gallery 31 is located at 31 Main Street, Orleans. For
more information call 508-247-9469 or visit www.gallery31capecod.com.
- Stephen Roth will have exhibitions of palette knife paintings at Cooke's Seafood Restaurant, intersection of Route 23 and 6A, Orleans, now - October 31, and at Saint Aubin Nursery, 4859 State Highway, (Rte 6), Eastham, now - December 31. For more information call 508-737-7788 or visit www.artman1.com.
Visual Arts Offered Weekly
- The Creative Arts Center hosts Art and Alzheimer's
Project which meets every second
Friday of the month is designed to bring art and conversations
into the lives of individuals living with memory impairment and their
caregivers. For more information call the Center or Alzheimer's
Services. The Creative Arts Center is located at 154 Crowell Road,
Chatham. For more information call 508-945-3583 or visit www.capecodcreativearts.org.
- Arts Care of Alzheimers is an art activity session to provide hands-on experience for caregivers and Alzheimer's clients held at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, 60 Hope Lane, Dennis, on the third Friday of each month, 1 - 2 pm. Ann Hitch is the instructor. There is no charge, but registration is required. Please call 508-385-4477 x 16 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
- 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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Book Signing and Reading of Master of the Sweet Trade
 Cape Cod Maritime Museum presents Master of the Sweet Trade, a story of the pirate Samuel Bellamy, Mariah Hallet and The Wydah Presentation. Author Elizabeth Moisan will give a reading and be on hand for a book signing, April 9, 5 - 7 pm.
Cape Cod Maritime Museum is located at 135 South Street, Hyannis. For more information call 508-775-1723 or visit www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org.
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Fine Arts Work Center ArtTalk
 The Fine Art Work Center's ArtTalk features Angela Dufresne, April 9, 8:15 pm. Ms. Dufresne's work has been included in group shows at PS1 Greater New York 2005, the Aldridge Museum, and the Rose Museum, among others. She has taught at the Rhode Island School of Design and at Princeton University.
The Fine Arts Work Center is located at 24 Pearl Street, Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-9960 or visit www.fawc.org.
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Good Stories Well Read at the West Yarmouth Library
The West Yarmouth Library features Good Stories Well Read the second Sunday of each month. On April 11, listen to a selection of readings from some of the greatest stories in literature with a theme of Silver Bells and Cockle Shells. The stories are from a wide range of sources and reflect new beginnings and growth. Selections will be read by local actors who have been seen in a variety of roles in the Cape theaters. Doors open at 2:30 pm and is free to the public.
West Yarmouth Library is located at 391 Route 28, West Yarmouth. For more information call 508- 775-5206 or visit their website.
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April Maritime Series at Bourne Historical Society
April Maritime Lectures, every Wednesday at 7 pm at the Bourne Historical Society.
- Lifesavers of the South Shore, John Galluzzo, April 14
- Restoration of Race Point Light, Jim Walker, April 21
- The Long Tow From Africa, Skip Barlow, April 28
Bourne Historical Society is located at 30 Keene Street, Bourne. For more information call 508-759-8167 or visit bournehistoricalsoc.org.
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Literary Arts Offered Weekly
- Advance sign-up for readings are being accepted for Memory and Desire: Barry Hellman's Annual Poetry Open Mic will be held in celebration of National Poetry Month at The Chapel in the Pines, 220 Samoset Road, Eastham, April 11, 2 - 4 pm. To sign-up email bmhellman@comcast.net. For more information visit www.home.comcast.net/~bmhellman.
- Calliope Celebrates National Poetry Month, April 25, 3 - 5 pm, with four featured poets: Alan Albert, Steve Brown, Fred Marchant, Fan Ogilvie. 575 West Falmouth Highway (Rt. 28A), West Falmouth. For more information call 508-566-1090 or visit www.calliopepoetryseries.com.
- 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. April's feature is John Murillo who will be reading from his upcoming book Up Jump Boogie. 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. Free and open to the public. The Poets' Corner takes place the last Thursday of the month. The open mic begins at 7 pm. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth. For more information email bmhellman@comcast.net or visit home.comcast.net/~bmhellman.
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CCCMA and CCSO Reveal Plans to Merge
The Cape Cod Conservatory of Music and Arts and the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra have announced plans to launch "Unite4Excellence," a capital fundraising campaign aimed at merging the two non profit organizations. The merger of these two arts organizations will create a stronger link between music performance and music education; a greater investment in music and arts programs for students of all ages; and an improved ability to further the cultural, educational, and economic interests of the region.
In order for the merger to take place by the target date of August 31, 2010, the CCCMA and the CCSO have agreed to raise $300,000 by June 30, 2010. Three local foundations have created a challenge grant of $100,000. The additional $200,000 must be raised through the "Unite4Excellence" capital campaign, with the merger contingent on a successful outcome. Once merged, the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra's name will remain the same and the Conservatory's new name will be the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra Conservatory of Music and Art.
The Honorary Chair of the Unite4Excellence Campaign Committee is Jung-Ho Pak, Artistic Director & Conductor, Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra. AFCC Board President, Margaret Van Sciver and AFCC Board members Daniel A. Wolf and Wendy Northcross are joining many others to co-chair this fundraising campaign.
To learn more, contact Kevin M. Howard, khoward@capecodconservatory.org.
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Craft Emergency Relief Fund Joins National MayDay Readiness Campaign
Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF), a national non-profit, will join in MayDay 2010, a national disaster readiness campaign for the cultural community. CERF feels that it is important for artists to safeguard their careers to help protect the vitality of our cultural heritage.
In joining MayDay 2010, CERF will concentrate its efforts on individual artists by encouraging them to take one step toward covering their A's (art, assets, archives). CERF, the "go-to" organization for emergency preparedness for studio artists, will use its newly released Studio Protector: The Artist's Guide to Emergencies as the focus of several MayDay outreach activities. The Studio Protector is the first-ever disaster preparedness toolkit to be created specifically for artists. It includes both a wall-mounted guide and a companion website.
For more information on CERF and its 25-year history of providing grants, loans and brokered assistance to craft artists whose careers have been threatened by emergencies go to www.craftemergency.org.
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More Events and Notices
- Early Cape Cod Blacksmithing will be presented on Thursday, April 22, 7 - 9 pm, at the Jonathan Bourne Library, 19 Sandwich Road, Bourne. Jim Ellis, Cape Cod's celebrated blacksmith, shares his extensive knowledge with an informative lecture illustrated by slides. For more information contact Frances Speers at 508-563-2503 or email fespeers@capecod.net.
- 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. Conversational Italian meets on Saturdays, 11 am - 1 pm. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main
Street, South Yarmouth, 508-394-7100 or visit www.cultural-center.org.
- Wine tasting and live local music in the Cotuit Center for the Arts gallery on the third Wednesday of the month from March - September. New wine offerings and different musicians each month. 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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