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Pops by the Sea Commissioned Artwork On Display
Robert Douglas Hunter with his painting
Pops by the Sea 2010
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The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod is pleased to announce that the 25th Anniversary TD Bank Pops by the Sea guest artist Robert Douglas Hunter's painting Pops by the Sea 2010, will be on display now - July 31 in the lobby of TD Bank at 307 Main Street in Hyannis.
Mr. Hunter's commemorative painting, Pops by the Sea 2010 is a harmonious combination of a landscape and still life that centers on a violin and a composite of a beautiful impressionistic Cape Cod landscape. Mr. Hunter expressed delight with the honor and stated "I felt quite thrilled when the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod asked me."
Mr. Hunter's exquisite work will be auctioned at a special reception on Saturday, July 31. Proceeds from the sale will support the annual program of work of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod. Limited edition signed and numbered lithographs of Hunter's original work will be available during the TD Bank Pops by the Sea concert on Sunday, August 1 on the Hyannis Village Green. Thereafter, if available, signed and numbered lithographs may be purchased by visiting www.artsfoundation.org.
The 25th Anniversary Pops by the Sea concert, presented by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, is the only Cape Cod Appearance of the Boston Pops and conductor Keith Lockhart. To purchase tickets or for more information about the TD Bank Pops by the Sea concert on Sunday, August 1, please visit www.artsfoundation.org/pops-by-the-sea or call the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod at 508-362-0066.
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Pre-Show Performers for 25th Anniversary TD Bank Pops by the Sea
Favorite Local Musicians to Perform on the Hyannis Village Green
Top left: CrabGrass Bluegrass Band
Top right: Fred Clayton Blues Band
Bottom: Stage Door Canteen  | |
Three of Cape Cod's most popular performing groups will open the 25th Anniversary TD Bank Pops by the Sea concert on Sunday, August 1. Stage Door Canteen, the Fred Clayton Blues Band and CrabGrass Bluegrass Band will perform from 1:15 pm to 4:00 pm on the Hyannis Village Green prior to the Boston Pops taking the main stage at 5 pm.
Proceeds from the annual concert support the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, Barnstable County's designated local arts agency. The Pops by the Sea concert marks the only Cape Cod appearance of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra with conductor Keith Lockhart, Tony-award winning performer Idina Menzel, and a special celebrity guest conductor, to be announced.
Tickets are now available for the 25th Annual TD Bank Pops by the Sea concert on Sunday, August 1, 2010. Festival Seat Tickets ($50) and General Admission Lawn Tickets ($15) are on sale online and by phone from the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod. Proceeds support the programs of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod.
For further information, or to order Pops by the Sea concert tickets, please visit www.artsfoundation.org, call the AFCC at 508-362-0066, or email info@artsfoundation.org
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CCCMA and CCSO Merger Offers Significant Benefits to Cape Cod
Cape Cod is poised to benefit from the anticipated upcoming merger of the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra and the Cape Cod Conservatory of Music and Arts. Partnering together these cultural institutions are expected to further enhance Cape Cod's impressive regional reputation as a premier cultural destination.
With the merger the symphony will receive access to the conservatory's buildings and extensive acreage in West Barnstable and Falmouth, as well as its rosters of students and gifted instructors. The conservatory will receive the prestige of being affiliated with a highly regarded symphony orchestra and its visionary artistic director and conductor, Maestro Jung-Ho Pak.
The merger of the two organizations is being supported financially by a $100,000 challenge grant from several area organizations. The challenge grant is contingent upon another $200,000 being raised from the community by June 30.
Donations to support the Unite4Excellence campaign can be made online at www.unite4excellence.com, or by check made payable to the Cape Cod Conservatory of Music and Arts at Unite4Excellence, CCCMA, 2235 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable, MA 02668.
To learn more, contact Kevin Howard, khoward@capecodconservatory.org.
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New 2010-2011 Passport to the Arts is Now on Sale
The 2010/2011 Passport to the Arts, offering a 50% discount on admission to 48 Cape Cod theaters, museums, historical sites, and performances is now available for purchase for only $20.00.
Currently in its seventh year, the Passport to the Arts is a beautifully designed, souvenir-quality booklet with information about 48 participating cultural organizations. Passport holders receive a 50% discount on admission to select events at each participating venue once during the course of the year.
Purchase your Passport to the Arts NOW or call 508-362-0066.
For a complete list of participating organization visit
2010 Passport to the Arts.
Each member venue sets its own restrictions and rules of use, so Passport holders must call venues in advance to ensure availability.
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Cape Cod Melody Tent Opens Box Office for 2010 Season
 | The Cape Cod Melody Tent Box Office opened their season on Sunday, May 30. Hundreds of fans eager to purchase tickets to their favorite concerts and comedy events started to line up hours before the noon opening. Tickets buyers were entertained and refreshments were provided to the patient patrons who waited for their turn at the box office window.
The 2010 season will feature a long list of events and renowned and celebrated performers, including comedians Cheech & Chong, the Cape Cod Irish Summerfest, comedian Brian Regan, Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson & Family, Boz Scaggs, B.B. King, Tony Bennett, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, the Beach Boys, and the Temptations & the Four Tops and many more. A complete list of upcoming events is available on line at www.melodytent.org.
The box office, located at 21 West Main Street, Hyannis, is now open daily from noon until 6 pm, and through intermission on show nights, for in-person sales. Tickets also can be purchased by phone through Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000.
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod is proud to partner with the Cape Cod Melody Tent to serve both the residents of Cape Cod and the visitors to our region who look forward to attending one of the Cape's most popular summer venues.
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Larry Squire Retires from Prominent Banking Position
Larry Squire of Orleans celebrated his long and distinguished career in banking on Cape Cod at his retirement reception this past Thursday at the Orleans Inn. Mr. Squire most recently served as Co-President of TD Bank's Cape Cod region and for many years at its predecessor organization, Cape Cod Bank and Trust. Friends and colleagues from his nearly forty year professional career gathered to honor Mr. Squire and express their respect, admiration and appreciation for both his inspirational leadership and community service.
Mr. Squire continues to serve as Vice-President of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod's Board of Directors. His unyielding support, active involvement and commitment have been instrumental in guiding the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod efforts to strengthen and promote Cape Cod's arts and cultural industry throughout the year. The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod extends its congratulations to Larry and looks forward to his continued commitment to the Cape's vibrant cultural community.
 | Left (left to right): Jim Rice, past President, CEO & Chairman, CCB&T, Larry Squire, Mark Crandall, EVP, regional president MA/RI of TD Bank | Larry and Cindy Squire
photos by Kelly Oppelaar |
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Submit Your Events Online to Contact Thousands of Viewers
 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.
This FREE, simple and effective marketing tool 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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Photojournalist to Reveal the World Beneath the Cape's Waterlines
On Thursday, June 17 at 6 pm, award-winning photojournalist Ethan Daniels will speak at Barnstable's historic Sturgis Library about his newly released stunning book-length collection of underwater photography, Under Cape Cod Waters (Union Park Press, June 2010). The evening promises to draw an eclectic group of nature lovers, artists, and hardy divers interested in taking the plunge into Cape Cod's brisk waters. A reception and book signing will follow the author's remarks and slideshow.
With brilliant photographs and a conservationists' appeal, Under Cape Cod Waters is a revelation about the variety of flora and fauna found in Cape Cod's aquatic ecosystems - and the important roles these plants and creatures play in maintaining the overall health of this cherished peninsula.
The Sturgis Library is located at 3090 Main Street, Barnstable, MA. For
more information visit the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod call
508-362-0066 or visit www.artsfoundation.org.
This event is co-sponsored by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, the Cape Dive Club and The Sturgis Library.
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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 for Candide
 Counter Productions announces the final round of auditions for Leonard Bernstein's Candide on June 3, 7 - 9 pm. Prepare two songs (up tempo and ballad preferred).
Candide features a score by Leonard Bernstein. Part sophisticated operetta, part comedy, this irreverent satire is the musical expression of Voltaire's tongue-in-cheek send-up of optimistic philosophies.
Auditions will be held at WOMR / The Schoolhouse, 494 Commercial Street. For more information email info@counter-productions.org.
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Auditions
- Auditions will be held for the Harwich Junior Theatre musical production of Pippi Longstocking on Saturday, June 19, 1 - 3 pm and on Sunday, June 20, 3 - 5 pm at the HJT Arts Center on the corner of Sisson Rd and Parallel Streets in Harwich Center. All ages are encouraged to audition. Prepare a song and come dressed to move. Performances are scheduled for July 20 - August 5. For more information call 508-432-2002 ext 12 or visit www.hjtcapecod.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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Cape Cod Maritime Festival on the Hyannis Waterfront
Celebrate the Cape's rich nautical history at the Cape Cod Maritime Festival on June 12 & 13, 10 am - 4 pm, hosted by the Cape Cod Maritime Museum.
Explore the Black Dog Tall Ship Alabama and schooner Tyrone, sail on the catboat Sarah, learn from colorful exhibits, arts and crafts, children's programs, and pirates. Listen and listen to live entertainment from The Rum-Soaked Crooks, The Barnacles, Just Plain Folk, The New Bedford Sea Chantey Chorus, Ceilidh Na Mara, Kate McGarry, and Morgan Rattler.
The Cape Cod Maritime Museum is located at 135 South Street in Hyannis. Parking at Town Hall on South Street and at the Hyannis Marina at 1 Willow Street. For more information call 508-775-1723 or visit www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org.
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HJT is Accepting Enrollment for Summer Classes
Many classes and workshops are being offered to appeal to a wide range of ages and interests this summer at Harwich Junior Theatre. Classes for all ages - children and adult - are offered, including workshops in Creative Movement and Drama, Introduction to Acting, Technical Theatre (lighting, sound, set design and construction), Teen Acting, Adult Classes, Musical Theatre, Playwriting, Comedy and more.
Harwich Junior Theatre is located at 105 Division Street in West Harwich. For more information or to register call 508-432-2002 x17 or visit www.hjtcapecod.org.
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Summer Art Classes at Three Fish & a Ram Community Art Center
Three Fish & a Ram Community Art Center's summer class schedule for all ages is now available. Classes include Figure Drawing, Photoshop, Portfolio Preparation, Scratchboard, Cartooning and more.
Also offered is a special art program to all local teens in grades 7-12 from July 9 - August 6, 6 - 8 pm, on Mondays and Fridays. Students will have the opportunity to use a variety of mediums such as charcoal, watercolors, acrylics, pastels and mixed media/fiber art. The program will culminate in a student produced public art show and opening reception. Space is limited and registration must be received by July 2.
Three Fish & a Ram is located at 36 Bates Road, Mashpee Commons (northside) in Mashpee. For more information or to register call 508-292-1417 or visit www.threefishandaram.com.
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Summer Art Classes for Kids and Teens at CCAA
Cape Cod Art Association has many art classes offered for children and teens this summer from July 6 - August 26. A sampling of classes:
July 6 - 8, 10 am - noon: Fairy Houses with Lenore Lyons
July 13 - 15, 10 am - noon: Mixed Media Critters with Lenore Lyons
August 3 - 5, 10 am - noon: Seascapes & Landscapes with Sarah Ahrens
August 17 -19, 10 am - noon: Pirate's Booty Clay! with Sarah Ahrens
The Cape Cod Art Association is located at 3480 Route 6A in Barnstable. For more information and a complete list of summer classes and workshops, call 508-362-2909 or visit www.capecodartassoc.org.
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Guyer Art Barn Summer Art Classes
Guyer Art Barn offers several classes this summer such as Kids in Clay with Molly Driscoll, Exploring Visual Language with Mellissa Morris, and Figure Drawing for Teens with Sarah Holl. Drop ins welcome. Guyer Art Barn offers a relaxed atmosphere and inspiring venue for young artists.
Guyer Art Barn is located at 250 South Street in Hyannis. For more information or to register call 508-566-2880 or visit www.hyartsdistrict.com/guyer_barn.
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Summer Arts Day Camps for Kids at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod will hold arts camps the weeks of July 12 - August 20. All camps run from 9 - 11:45 am. Each camp week concludes with a display or performance of the children's work.
July 12-16: Writing/Poetry Camp with Deirdre Callanan
July 19-23: Arts and Crafts Camp with Annette Snow
July 26-30: Photography Camp with Joanne Simoneau
August 2-6: Jewelry Making Camp with Linda Lord
August 9-13: Scrapbooking Camp with Joanne Simoneau
August 16-20: Creative Arts Camp with Deborah Greenwood
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod is located at 307 Old Main Street in South Yarmouth. For more information or to register call 508-394-7100 or visit www.cultural-center.org.
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More Family Events
- Harwich Junior Theatre is offering Summer 2010 classes for all ages, such as Basic Acting and Improv, Technical Theatre, Sound Design Workshop, On Camera Acting, and more. 105 Division Street, West Harwich. For more information or a brochure call 508-432-2002 ext 11 or visit www.hjtcapecod.org/education.html.
- Saint Mary's Summer Choir Camp is August 16 - 20, 9 am - 1 pm. All children and youth of the Cape Cod community who are entering 4-8 grade in the fall of 2010, are invited to participate regardless of religious affiliation. Participants will learn about singing, sing in a choir, learn about music and instruments, play fun games, and make new friends. 3055 Main Street, Barnstable. For more information or a registration form contact Music Director Dan Romero at 508-362-3977 ext. 815.
- 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 CapeAbilities 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 508-771-8600.
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Author Events This Weekend at Titcomb's Bookshop
On Saturday, June 5, 3 pm, join author David Morine as he talks about his wonderful new book, Two Coots in a Canoe: An Unusual Story of Friendship, an account of the comic misadventures of two old friends as they float down the Connecticut River.
On Sunday, June 6, 3 pm, Heidi Jon Schmidt will sign copies of her newest novel The House On Oyster Creek. It is the story of a young mother who moves to Cape Cod when her much older husband inherits a home here.
Titcomb's Bookshop is located at 432 Route 6A in East Sandwich. For more information call 508-888-2331 or visit www.titcombsbookshop.com.
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Understanding New England Gravestones and the Stories They Tell
 The Friends of Cape Cod Museum of Art present Understanding New England Gravestones and the Stories They Tell by Laurel Gabel Monday, June 7, 1 pm. Reservations are recommended.
Laurel Gabel's presentation will provide an explanation of the symbolism and special language of gravestones and further explore the attitudes about death that these historic artifacts reflect. In addition to the presentation, there will be a display of rubbings created with foil and on paper by Judith Trainor who captures the imagery found on gravestones.
Cape Cod Museum of Art is located off Route 6A, 60 Hope Lane in Dennis. For more information or reservations call 508-385-4477 ext. 7 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
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Provincetown Heritage Day Talk at the Provincetown Public Library
 The Provincetown Public Library hosts a lecture and slideshow on June 14, 11:30 am - 1 pm called Building Provincetown: Inside Stories and Photos on the Making of a Book and Web Site Devoted to Provincetown's Architecture and History by David W. Dunlap, New York Times reporter and author. Presented by the Board of Library Trustees and the Provincetown Historical Commission.
The Provincetown Public Library is located at 356 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-2441 or visit www.ptownlib.com.
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Innagural Book Club Night at The Wine List
The Wine List will hold its first book club night on Tuesday, June 15, 6:30 pm. The Wine Lists's very own Lynore Frew, who has run a book club for seven years, will be leading the discussion on Angela Davis-Gardner's book Plum Wine.
The Wine List is located at 655 Iyannough Road (Route 132) in Hyannis. For more information or to reserve a place call 508-771-9463 email thewinelist@verizon.net.
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More Literary Arts
- The Cape Cod branch of the American Association of University Women will raise funds for a local scholarship with a Book and Author Tea on Tuesday, June 8, 1:30 pm at Nelson Hall at St. David's Church. Mindy Todd, host of The Point on the Cape and Islands NPR stations, will be moderator. Authors Sally Gunning, Susan Santangelo, Paul Kemprecos and Nancy Rubin Stuart will discuss their writing and their careers. 205 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth. For more information or tickets call 508-540-9029 or email phyllisrubin@comcast.net.
- Norris Mailer, wife of the late Norman Mailer, will talk about her recently published memoir, A Ticket to the Circus at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, Friday, June 11, 3 pm. The book will be available for sale through the courtesy of Titcomb's Bookshop and Mailer will be available to sign books after her talk. 60 Hope Lane, Dennis. For more information call 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
Literary Arts Offered Weekly or Monthly
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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Applications, Grants, Spaces and Work
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Free Housing and Art Studio
Free
housing/art studio in East Falmouth in exchange for care
taking, available starting in June.
Fairly independent, kind and gentle 40-year-old woman with
developmental disabilities seeks a roommate provider(s) who will live on
premises in a beautiful 3 bedroom Cape house. For more
information fax 781-449-0429 or email wccaccount@gmail.com.
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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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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.
- Wanted: artist to create a large mural for mid-Cape business. For more information and complete details call Kathy at 508-775-9316.
- The First Church of Christ, United Church of Christ, in Sandwich is seeking a Music Director/Accompanist. This position could be divided, Director and Accompanist (keyboard, piano, pipe organ). The position is part-time, having responsibility for choral choirs, praise band, and bell choirs. Submit cover letter and resume to: Music Ministries Search Committee, PO Box 810, Sandwich, MA 02563 or email personnel.firstchurch5@gmail.com with 'Music Ministries Search Committee' in the subject line. For more information call 508-888-0434.
- Call to Artists: Three Fish & a Ram Community Art Gallery is offering space to lease for a nominal fee to eligible artists to show their work for the summer season at their new gallery space at 19 Fountain Street in the Mashpee Commons. The Gallery will also host "Thursdays at the Fountain", a weekly Fine art & craft show, open to all local artisans. For more information call 508-292-1417 or email info@threefishandaram.com.
- 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.
- Call for Artists: painters, sculptors, printmakers and photographers are invited to apply for a 10'x10' outdoor space at Art at the Farm 2010 on Sunday, August 21, 10 am - 4 pm (set up 9 - 10 am). The event will coincide with the West Barnstable Festival. Meetinghouse Farm, Route 149, West Barnstable. Early registrants (by June 30) will receive a 50% discount on the entry fee. For more information contact Susan M. Griffin at 508-862-4761 or susan.griffin@town.barnstable.ma.us.
- 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 June 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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Daughter of Venus and Colorado at WHAT
 The Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater's season opens with Howard Zinn's Daughter of Venus with performances Thursday - Sunday, now - June 26, 8 pm on the Julie Harris Stage. A searing family drama set against the backdrop of a world where governments gamble with mutual annihilation.
The Harbor Stage season opens with the New England premiere of Colorado Wednesday - Saturday, June 3 - July 3, 8 pm. Just your typical American family in a sharp, dark comedy about American dreams and the traps set to keep those dreams far away.
The Wellfleet Harbors Actors Theater is located at 2357 Route 6, Wellfleet (next to the post office). For more information or tickets call 508-349-9428 or visit www.what.org.
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Premiere of Previous at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
 The Cultural Center of Cape Cod hosts the premiere of Previous on Friday, June 4, 8 pm. Producers-directors Jeff Buoncristiano and Phil Hinkley go back to the golden era of television, when the good guys were presented with a problem, got into a bigger problem, fought five henchmen, and stopped the evil genius in his tracks. Previous features Miles Previous, the best detective in the world, whose amazing ability to see into his immediate past gives him the power to track down information that no one else remembers.
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod is located at 307 Old Main Street in South Yarmouth. For more information call 508-394-7100 or visit www.cultural-center.org.
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Spring Playwrights' Festival at the Provincetown Theater
 The 2010 Spring Playwrights' Festival will be presented by the Provincetown Theater Company on June 4 - 5, 11 - 12, 7:30 pm and June 6 and 13, 2 pm.
The Spring Playwrights' Festival joins Provincetown in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Pilgrim Memorial Monument with seven original short plays by Cape Cod playwrights, with the Monument appearing throughout the production. Plays will include Touchstone, by Doug Asher-Best; The Revenant by Jennifer Sirrico; Snakebite, by Max Braun; Almost There, by Candace Perry; Passing the Torch, by Jerry Thompson; Cleaning the Corners, by Jeannette Angell; and Birdy at the Lily, by Jody O'Neil. Audience feedback and discussion will be invited after each performance.
The Provincetown Theater is located at 238 Bradford Street in Provincetown. For more information or tickets visit the theater box office, call 508-487-7487 or visit www.provincetowntheater.com.
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Cape Rep Announces First Production of 25th Anniversary Season
 Cape Rep Theatre will open its 25th Anniversary Season with Sarah Ruhl's Eurydice, Thursdays - Saturdays, now - June 6, 8 pm.
Eurydice is a fresh take on the Greek myth of Orpheus told through the eyes of its heroine. On her wedding day, a mysterious man delivers a letter to Eurydice from her dead father, provoking a journey across the chasm of life and death. Resident Director Maura Hanlon will stage this Pulitzer Prize nominated play.
Cape Rep Theatre is located at 3299 Route 6A, Brewster. For more information or tickets call 508-896-1888 or visit www.caperep.org.
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Bleacher Bums at the Cotuit Center for the Arts
 Bleacher Bums, the famous nine-inning comedy classic comes to the Cotuit Center for the Arts theatrical diamond Thursdays - Sundays, June 10 - 27, 8 pm, Sunday matinees at 4 pm. Conceived by the Organic Theater Company of Chicago over 30 years ago, Bleacher Bums is a wacky, improvisational romp for eight loyal fans who gather in the famous right hand bleachers of Wrigley Field to cheer on their hapless Chicago Cubs. The action is fast paced and funny with hometown characters full of insight, laughter, and loyalty.
The Cotuit Center for the Arts is located at 4404 Falmouth Rd (Route 28) in CotuitFor more information or tickets call 508-428-0669 or visit www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org.
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Elements Theatre Company presents The Doorway by Phyllis Tickle
 Elements Theatre Company presents the premiere performance of The Doorway on Saturday, June 12, 8 pm at the Church of the Transfiguration.
The Doorway tells the story of an artist, Madeleine, as she finishes her work in a church. Her muse, an owl named Theodore, advises her to call upon the building itself, and the stories recorded in the art there, to help bring the work to an end.
Church of the Transfiguration is located at Rock Harbor in Orleans. For more information or tickets call 508-240-2400 or visit www.elementstheatre.org or www.churchofthetransfiguration.org.
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Organ Recitals and Spirit of America Wind Ensemble Concert
 June 12, 11:30 am: Internationally acclaimed organists Gerre and Judith Hancock will perform in concert on the church's E.M. Skinner Organ. Both Drs. Gerre Hancock and Judith Hancock are Co-Chairs of the Organ Department at The University of Texas at Austin.
June 12, 1:30 pm: Spirit of America Wind Ensemble will perform in an outdoor concert of symphonic arrangements of hymns and more.
June 13, 3:30 pm: Thomas Murray will perform an organ concert. Thomas Murray, concert organist and recording artist, is University Organist and Professor of Music at Yale University, where he has served on the faculty for 28 years.
Church of the Transfiguration is located at Rock Harbor in Orleans. For more information or tickets call 508-240-2400 or visit www.churchofthetransfiguration.org.
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Bonnie and Clyde Presented by Harwich Junior Theatre
 The Harwich Junior Theatre presents Bonnie and Clyde, directed by Mary Arnault, musical direction by Robert Wilder, starring Caitlin Mills and Troy Barboza. Bonnie and Clyde chronicles the lives and loves of one of history's most notorious couples. Performances are now - June 13, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 pm, Sundays at 4 pm.
The Harwich Junior Theatre is located at 105 Division Street in West Harwich. For more information or tickets call 508-432-2002 ext 4 or visit www.hjtcapecod.org.
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More Performing Arts
- Harvest Gallery Wine Bar
presents Sam Chase with Ryan Fardy on June 4,
7:30 pm, the Pat Ryan Duo on June 5,
7:30 pm, and Toast & Jam on June 6, 6:30 pm. Harvest Gallery
Wine Bar, 776 Main Street (Route 6A), Dennis Village. For more
information call 508-385-2444 or visit www.harvestgallerywinebar.com.
- Beachcomber presents Garage Band weekend on Friday and Saturday, June 4-5. Music starts at 9 pm both nights. On Sunday, June 6, 4 - 8 pm is Reggae musician Turbulence, with the Dis n' Dat Band. 1120 Cahoon Hollow Road, Wellfleet. For more information call 508-349-6055 or visit www.thebeachcomber.com.
- The Academy Playhouse presents The Producers Tuesday through Sunday, June 9 - July 10, 8 pm. 120 Main Street, Orleans. For more information or tickets call 508-255-1963 or visit www.apacape.org.
Performing Arts Offered Weekly or Monthly
- Bart Weisman Music performs Thursdays, 6:30 pm at Riverway Lobster House, 1338 Route
28, South Yarmouth (Exit 8), 508-398-2172; Fridays, 8 pm, at the Grand Cru, Cape Codder Resort, Route 132 & Bearse's Way, Hyannis, 508-771-3000; every third 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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Workshops and Classes at the Creative Arts Center
top: Libby Kyer
bottom: Mel Stabin  | Libby Kyer will be teaching a Colored Pencils workshop at the Creative Arts Center June 7 - 9, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. Mel Stabin will be teaching a Watercolors class June 14 - 18, 9:00 am - 4 pm.
A variety of summer classes and workshops are available, including painting, pottery and jewelry making.
The Creative Arts Center is located at 154 Crowell Road, Chatham. For more information call 508-945-3583 or visit www.capecodcreativearts.org.
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Summer Classes at the Fine Arts Work Center
The Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown is offering summer courses in creative writing and visual arts June 12 - August 20.
A sample of courses: Drawing from the Figure with Selina Trieff, Printmaking in the Sun with Dan Welden, Telling the Family Story with Liz Rosenberg, and Doorways: A Poetry Workshop with Howard Norman.
The Fine Arts Work Center is located at 24 Pearl Street in Provincetown. For more information and a full listing of summer courses call 508-487-9960 or visit www.fawc.org.
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Chinese Calligraphy & Ink Painting Workshop at Falmouth Artist Guild
Tryptich Parts 1, 2 & 3 by Deena Gu  | Learn Chinese brush techniques at the Chinese Calligraphy & Ink Painting workshop on Saturday, June 12, 9 am - noon at the Falmouth Artist Guild. Guest teacher Deena Gu also teaches at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and has had many solo exhibitions. This workshop will includes techniques of calligraphy and Chinese brush painting on rice paper for students at any level. Demonstration is followed by hands-on instruction that allows each student to acquire skills sufficient to produce a painting.
The Falmouth Artist Guild is located at 137 Gifford Street in Falmouth. For more information or to register call 508-540-3304 or visit www.falmouthart.org.
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Landscape Painting Workshop at Gallery 31
 Gallery 31 is holding a How to Start a Landscape Painting weekend workshop on June 26 - 27, 9 am - 5 pm, led by popular instructor Arnie Casavant and assisted by a team of Gallery 31 painters. There will be informal critiques each day and a reception on the last day. Limited to fifteen. Reservations are requested by June 19 as the class size is limited to fifteen.
Gallery 31 is located at 31 Main Street in Orleans. For more information call 508-247-9469 or visit www.gallery31capecod.com.
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More Classes and Workshops
Please check out our Family Section for additional Classes and Workshops for Children
- Upcoming Cape Cod Art Association workshops: June 5 and 6 Three Steps to a Better Painting with Mary Moquin; June 12 A day with Photographer Andre Gallant; June 12 Fields and Fields of Lavendar with Brigitte Cheyrou; and more! 3480 Main Street, Barnstable. For more information or to register call 508-362-2909 or visit capecodartassoc.org.
- Gallery 31
is sponsoring a weekend workshop How to Start a Landscape Painting led by popular instructor Arnie Casavant and assisted by a team of Gallery 31 painters. Meeting on Saturday and Sunday, June 26 and 27, 9 am - 5 pm. Informal critiques and a wine and cheese reception on the last day. 31 Main Street, Orleans. For
more information call 508-247-9469 or visit www.gallery31capecod.com.
- Sam D'Ambruoso is now accepting
students for a plein air workshop in June
22 - June 30, in Amalfi, Italy. For more information and to
register call 203-758-9660 or
visit www.DAmbruosoStudios.com.
- Green Briar Nature Center will host a bird carving workshop for all skill levels June 26 - 28, 9 am - 5 pm. Carve a life-size House Wren during this workshop led by carver Steven Weaver. Most materials provided. 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich. For more information or to register call 508-888-6870 or visit www.thorntonburgess.org.
- The Studio on Slough Road is accepting early registration for a five-day workshop led by Jordan Wolfson, July 19 - 23, 9 am - 3 pm. For more information or to register call
720-542-8249 or visit www.studioonsloughroad.com.
- Three Fish & a Ram current classes:
Drawing with Marc, Tuesdays
6:30 - 8 pm, Fridays 1 - 2:30 pm; Painting
with Alex, Saturdays 1 - 2:30 pm. 36 Bates Road, Mashpee Commons
(north side). For more information call
508-292-1417 or visit www.threefishandaram.com.
- 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.
- 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.
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The SchoolHouse Gallery Presents A Portfolio for Provincetown
Edge of the Sea
by Jefferson Hayman  | The Schoolhouse Gallery is pleased to announce a special portfolio of photographs by renowned photographer Jefferson Hayman, assembled and presented by the Gallery in honor of the Provincetown International Film Festival. The portfolio will be on exhibit at the gallery from June 4 - 23 with a reception on Friday, June 6, 6 - 9 pm.
Also on exhibit: selected photographs from Amy Arbus's On the Street series; a set of black and white photographs by Allen Ginsberg, to accompany the film Howl; and Five Hundred Seventy-Six Frames, featuring twelve 48 frame strips from Gina Kamentsky's House Bunny.
The Schoolhouse Gallery is located at 494 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For information call 508-487-4800 or visit www.schoolhouseprovincetown.com.
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Guild of Harwich Artists' Meet the Artist Will Host Vivien Oswell
Sailboat by Vivien Oswell  | The Gallery of the Guild of Harwich Artists
presents a reception and demonstration by well-known Cape artist Vivien Oswell on Saturday, June 5, 2 - 4 pm. Vivien will paint the Cape Cod Cooperage in Harwich.
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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Paintings by Richard Pawlak at Woodruff's Art Center
South Cape by Richard Pawlak  | Woodruff's Art Center presents an exhibition of works by Richard Pawlak from now - June 29. An opening reception will be held Saturday, June 5, 6 - 8 pm. Artist Richard Pawlak's pieces are introspective yet approachable. His thick layers of paint are scraped away to reveal abstract shapes and scenes. Pawlak's paintings are created in gouache and acrylic; he is also beginning to explore multimedia techniques.
Woodruff's Art Center is located at One North Market Street, Mashpee Commons in Mashpee. For more information call 508-477-5767 or visit www.woodruffsartcenter.com.
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Exhibits Opening This Weekend at Cape Cod Museum of Art
left: The Photojournalist
by Andreas Feininger
right: Boats at Wellfleet by Earl Blust
 | The Cape Cod Museum of Art presents The Christopher Hyland Collection of
Photography: By Way of These Eyes - The Sublime, Exotic and Familiar
will be on exhibition June 5 - August 8.
The Hyland Collection includes many of the iconic images of the early
1900s side-by-side with masters of the 21st century. Fifty-three
photographers are represented in the exhibition.
Seven Lively Artists: Plein Air Painting will be on exhibition at the Cape Cod Museum of Art June 5 - August 15, with a gallery talk with the artists on Sunday, June 21, 1 pm, and a reception on Thursday, June 24, 6 - 8 pm. Seven Lively Artists is a group of plein air painters from the Harrisburg, PA area who spend a week each summer painting on Cape Cod.
Cape Cod Museum of Art is located off Route 6A, 60 Hope Lane in Dennis. For more information call 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
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Medley of Work from Dozens of Artists and Several Towns
left: Cape Cod ABCs
by Leslie Hatton and Kate Walls
right: Theresa Hadley  | These Cultural Center of Cape Cod exhibits are on display now - June
6.
- Kate Walls, an artist from South Yarmouth, and Leslie Hatton, a writer from Bourne, have paired up to create Cape Cod ABCs, a picture book whose original artwork will be on exhibit in the Board Room gallery.
- Mattapoisett's Elaine Gardner, paintings, in the Blue Room. And Yarmouthport's Theresa Hadley, cyanotypes, in the Vault.
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod is located at 307 Old Main Street, in South Yarmouth. For more information, call 508-394-7100 or visit www.cultural-center.org.
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Remembered Encounters: Solo Exhibition of Recent Work by Mary Moquin
Look Beyond by Mary Moquin  | The Cotuit Center for the Arts will host Mary Moquin's Remembered Encounters from now - June 7. This solo exhibit will feature Mary's landscapes - simple, straight ahead compositions, many created with architectural structures set into or against the landscape, serving as blueprints for Mary's paint experiments in shifting light and space.
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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Multifarious, an art show at the Old Selectman's Building Gallery
Multifarious is an eclectic art show with unique sculptural hand built pottery, hand painted elaborate furniture, and digital imagery. The exhibit will be at the Old Selectman's Building Gallery from June 9 - 13, with an opening reception on June 10, 6 - 8 pm.
The Old Selectman's Building Gallery is located at 2311 Meetinghouse Way (Route 149) in West Barnstable. For more information call 508-685-9836 or email arturchin@verizon.net.
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Fine Arts & Fine Fabrics Demonstration at Rowley Gallery
L: Bolchoi fabric
R: Sliding Doors by Dorothy Strauss  | The Rowley Gallery and Cape Cod Interiors will host a Fine Arts & Fine Fabrics demonstration on Wednesday, June 9, 2 - 4 pm. The demonstration on coordinating fine art with fine fabric will be held in the Rowley Gallery Courtyard.
Rowley Gallery is located at 84 Route 6A in Orleans. For more information call 508-255-3690 or 508-240-0880 or visit www.elizabethrowleygallery.com.
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PPSCC's For Pastels Only on Cape Cod 2010 Exhibition
Afternoon Snack by Jeanne Roiser  | The Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod (PPSC) presents For Pastels Only on Cape Cod 2010 from June 9 - 27 at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, with an opening reception and awards presentation on June 12, 5 - 7 pm.
For the 14th year, the PPSC is sponsoring a national juried exhibition showcasing paintings in the medium of soft pastel, created by some of the country's most talented and renowned pastel artists. 90 pieces were juried in from almost 300 entries.
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod is located at 207 Old Main Street in South Yarmouth. For more information visit www.pastelpainterssocietyofcapecod.com.
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Michael Mazur & Selections from the New Provincetown Print Project at FAWC
untitled (Seagull) by Michael Mazur  | The Fine Arts Work Center will feature an exhibit that includes Michael Mazur: Monotype/Edition Prints/Painting 1989-2009 and Selections from the New Provincetown Print Project from June 11 - July 6, with an opening reception on June 11, 6 - 8 pm. On June 12, 3 pm, is the dedication of the Michael Mazur Printmaking Studio.
Michael Mazur is nationally recognized as a master of contemporary printmaking, especially in the medium of monotype. In the early 1990s, he launched the New Provincetown Print Project. Selections, includes work by James Balla, Varujan Boghosian, Paul Bowen, Sue Coe, Yvonne Jacquette, George McNeil, and Therese Oulton.
The Fine Arts Work Center is located at 24 Pearl Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-9960 or visit www.fawc.org.
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Sand and Solitude Photography Show in West Falmouth
Twelve Ripple
by Dorene Sykes  | Photographer Dorene Sykes will be the Featured Artist of the Month at the West Falmouth Library from June 11 - July 8. Her Sand and Solitude collection of photographs portrays peaceful Cape Cod seascapes, landscapes, and boats at rest.
Ms. Sykes is an active member of Professional Photographers Association of Massachusetts, Professional Photographers of Cape Cod, Falmouth Artists Guild, and Cape Cod Art Association. Her works of art have been accepted into all juried shows entered and have won many awards.
The West Falmouth Library is located at 575 West Falmouth Highway (Route 28A). For more information email dorene@dorenesykes.com or visit www.dorenesykes.com.
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Eye On Havana at Iona Print Studio & Gallery
Dancing Lady by Judy Jalbert  | Iona Print Studio & Gallery will exhibit a collection of prints, Eye on Havana, by Judy Jalbert from June 11 - July 21. The opening reception will be on Friday, June 11, 6 - 8 pm.
A recent sailing excursion landed Cape Cod photographer and print maker Judy Jalbert at Hemingway Marina in Havana Cuba for five days this winter. This exhibit of giclée prints captures the mood of life in Havana Viejo. The opening reception is being held in concert with the Havana Journal's CubaCon Conference in Provincetown.
Iona Print Studio & Gallery is located at 379A Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call508-487-7500 or visit www.ionaprint.com.
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Meet the Artists - An International Celebration of the Arts
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church of the Transfiguration on Saturday, June 12 - Meet the international artists for the Church of the Transfiguration as they share insights on their work: Alan and Kathryn Hughes, Whitechapel Bell Foundry, London - 9:30 am; Gabriele Wilpers, Glass Sculptress, Essen, Germany - 9:30 am; Alessandra Caprara, Master Mosaicist, Ravenna, Italy - 10:30 am; Régis Demange, Stone Sculptor, Concremiers, France - 10:30 am; Daphné Du Barry, Bronze Sculptress, Pietrasanta, Italy - 2:45 pm; William Rawn, Architect, Boston; - 3:45 pm - Walking Tour.
Church of the Transfiguration is located at Rock Harbor in Orleans. For more information or tickets call 508-240-2400 or visit www.churchofthetransfiguration.org.
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Anne MacAdam 60-Year Retrospective Exhibit at Berta Walker Gallery
Wetlands #4 by Anne MacAdam  | Berta Walker Gallery is pleased to present a gallery-wide retrospective exhibition of a selection of over forty paintings and drawings by Anne MacAdam now - June 13.
The exhibit starts from her student years at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 1949, and continues through her most recently-completed painting. Her subjects include the Provincetown dunes in winter and summer, the moors both in day and at night, the fields of loose strife, the yellow and reds of Fall in Vermont, soaring seagulls, and misty beaches.
Berta Walker Gallery is located at 208 Bradford Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-6411 or visit www.bertawalkergallery.com.
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Pollaro and McFarland Wild and Wonderful Exhibit at Bowersock Gallery
left: Swift by Erin McFarland
right: Tapestry by Lauren Pollaro  | The exhibit Wild and Wonderful, featuring Erin McFarland and Lauren Pollaro, is at the Bowersock Gallery from now - June 15.
Wild and Wonderful is an excursion into the worlds created by two distinct artists. The fluidity of McFarland's style enhances the other worldliness of her uniquely representational imagery. Pollaro's assemblages of created and found components are deftly worked, and yet appear to have always been in the finished state.
Bowersock Gallery is located at 373 Commercial Street, Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-4994 or visit www.bowersockgallery.com.
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PLACE and artBOOK Dual Season Opening Exhibit at artSTRAND
ArtSTRAND is excited to announce the opening exhibition for its 2010 season, a dual show featuring PLACE, a landscape invitational, and artBOOK, the gallery's sixth
annual portfolio project. The exhibit runs now - June 23.
PLACE is the gallery's first landscape show, one of two invitational exhibits being held this season. artBOOK is a collection of nine works, each approximately 13x19," housed in an artist-made wood book casing.
artSTRAND is located at 494 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-1153 or visit www.artstrand.com.
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Alden Gallery Present 3 x 13 Exhibit
 The Alden Gallery presents 3 x 13 from now - July 1. 3 x 13 is a group show featuring three works each by all 13 gallery artists: Liza Bingham, Ed Christie, Marc Civitarese, Kevin Cyr, Cathleen Daley, Alice Denison, Joerg Dressler, Robert Glisson, Robert Morgan, Mark Palmer, Linda Reddy, Anne Salas, and Laurence Young.
Alden Gallery is located at 423 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-4230 or visit www.aldengallery.com.
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Exhibition of Paintings by Adam Peck Throughout the 2010 Summer Season
Distant Lights by Adam Peck  | The Adam Peck Gallery will be showing a selection of paintings by Adam Peck throughout the summer season at the new location of Kinlin Grover Real Estate in Provincetown. Adam's iconic image of the house used in many of his paintings lends itself perfectly to an establishment dedicated to assisting people in finding their own place on the Cape.
Kinlin Grover Real Estate is located at 1 Winthrop Street in Provincetown. The Adam Peck Gallery is located 137 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call the Gallery at 508-274-8298 or visit www.adampeckgallery.com.
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More Visual Arts
- The Truro Center for the Arts
at Castle Hill will exhibit a Print
Spectacular & Pottery Show now - June 4, 10 am - 4pm. Works by the Printmakers of Cape Cod, Castle Hill Clay Faculty and the Cape Cod Potters will be on display.
The Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill is located at 10
Meetinghouse Road, Truro. For more information call 508-349-7511 or
visit www.castlehill.org.
- Members of the Falmouth Artist Guild and the Monotype Guild of New England present Unique Impressions, a special exhibit of monoprints and monotypes in celebration of MGNE's 25th anniversary from June 6 - 27, with a reception on June 19, 3 - 5 pm. 137 Gifford Street, Falmouth. For more information call 508-540-3304 or visit wwwfalmouthart.org.
- Cape Cod Museum of Art current exhibits: the sculpture of Robert
Marcus is on exhibition now -
June 6; The Art of Cape Cod - 200 Years, on display now - January 2, 2011. 60 Hope Lane, Dennis. For more
information call 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
- Celebrate the opening of the Three Fish & a Ram Art Gallery at a reception on Friday, June 11, 5 - 7 pm. A variety of art, sculpture and fine crafts from over a dozen artists. 19 Fountain Street, Mashpee Commons (south side). For more information call 508-292-1417 or visit www.threefishandaram.com.
- Look Through Any Window,
an exhibition running now - June 13,
explores the window as an effective artistic devise at the Cahoon Museum of American Art. 4676 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Cotuit. For more information call 508-428-7581
or visit www.cahoonmuseum.org.
- Cape Cod Art Association
presents Points of
View now - June 14. Points of View is a unique exhibit and sale of artwork produced from photography entries. Each photograph
has been interpreted by artists in several mediums. 3480 Route 6A,
Barnstable. For more information call 508-362-2909 or visit www.capecodartassoc.org.
- Work by Castle Hill members will be on exhibit in the Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill gallery June 15 - 25. An opening reception and summer celebration takes place on June 17. 10 Meetinghouse Road, Truro. For more information call 508-349-7511 or visit www.castlehill.org.
- In an exhibit at the Cape Cod Maritime
Museum, ship model artists T.J. Lauria, Mat Leupold, Steve Lush
and Mark Sutherland share some of their most exquisite and intricate
works in Ships in
Scale now - June 18. 135
South Street, directly on Hyannis Harbor. For more information call
508-775-1723 or visit www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org.
- A one-man show, title New England Through My Eyes, by well-known artist
and popular Guild of Harwich Artists teacher Larry Folding is being exhibited at Mayflower Place in W. Yarmouth. The exhibit runs now - June 20. 579 Buck Island Road,
West Yarmouth. For more information visit www.larryfolding.com.
- Early Impression: Drawings by Edward Hopper, will be on
exhibit at the Provincetown Art
Association and Museum (PAAM) now
- July 4. The exhibit features early and rarely seen illustrations, sketches and drawings created during the early career of one of America's most prominent
artists. PAAM is located at 260 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information or to register call 508-487-1750 or visit www.paam.org.
- Bringing Back the Animal is an exhibit of Native American artists to be shown at Highfield Hall from now - July 18.
Curated by Mashpee artist/musician Ej Mills Brennan, it includes her
own multi-media works and artwork of Native American artisans from
throughout New England. Highfield Hall is located at 56 Highfield Drive
in Falmouth. For more information call 508-495-1878 or visit www.highfieldhall.org.
- Burgess Characters on Tin and Textiles is one of the special exhibits featured at the Green Briar Nature Center this year in celebration of the the 100th Anniversary of Old Mother West Wind. This exhibit on display now - July, includes decorated tinware pieces utilizing Burgess characters as drawn by Harrison Cady, best known as the leading illustrator of Burgess books. Also displayed are hooked rugs, quilts and other Burgess related fabrics. 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich. For more information,
call 508-888-6870 or visit www.thorntonburgess.org.
This exhibit is funded in part by the
Arts Foundation of Cape Cod.
- Hydrangea House of Dennisport opens for another season. It features beautiful and unique handmade home decor, jewelry and paintings by Cape Cod artisans. 227 Depot Street, Dennisport. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm. For more information call 508-394-1516 or visit thehydrangeahouse.webs.com.
- The new Three Fish & a Ram Art
Gallery is now open. Hours will be Tuesdays 11 am - 4 pm,
Wednesday - Sunday, noon - 5 pm, beginning June 18, Wednesday - Sunday
noon - 8 pm. 19 Fountain Street, Mashpee Commons (south side). For more
information call 508-292-7338 or visit www.threefishandaram.com.
- The artist-owned Gallery 31
celebrates its tenth year anniversary with new works of art by ten
artist members in its newly renovated space in the historic Old Post Office, now - October 11, 10 am - 5 pm. Gallery 31 is located at 31 Main
Street, Orleans. For more information call 508-247-9469 or visit www.gallery31capecod.com.
- Art of the Final Farewell: The Gravestones of Cape Cod at Heritage Museums & Gardens, now - October 31. Explore the art of the carver through photographs and rubbings of the earliest stones of the 1600s and 1700s and learn about the development of a local carving industry in the nineteenth century. 67 Grove Street, Sandwich. For more information call 508-888-3300 or visit www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org.
- Stephen Roth currently has 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 or Monthly
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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An Artful Evening Auction for the Yarmouth Art Guild
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The Yarmouth Art Guild presents An Artful Evening, the first annual fundraiser for the Guild, on June 5, 7 - 10 pm at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. Preview from 2 - 6 pm. Live and silent auctions of paintings and other goods and services, with music by Chappel & Stole.
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod is located at 307 Main Street in South Yarmouth. Tickets are available at the door or by calling MaryEmma Colson at 508-771-5368.
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Cape Cod Rhododendron Festival
A new event on Cape Cod this spring is a two-day Rhododendron Festival co-sponsored by Heritage Museums & Gardens and the Thornton W. Burgess Society. On Friday and Saturday, June 4 - 5, 10 am - 4 pm, six private homes in Sandwich, Cotuit and Osterville will open their gardens to the public. In addition to the garden tours, the festival will offer a rare rhododendron auction, plant sale, book signings, exhibits and lectures at both sponsor locations.
Heritage Museums & Gardens is located at 67 Grove Street in Sandwich. Thornton W. Burgess Society is located at 6 Discovery Hill Road East Sandwich. Tickets may be used both days and are good for all activities at both facilities as well as for the home garden visits. For a complete schedule of festival events and tickets call 508-888-3300 ext. 111 or visit www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org.
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Culinary Classes at Highfield Hall
Highfield Hall is holding a Gourmet to Go series of adult culinary classes now - June 23 on Wednesdays. Each class is designed around a theme, but recipes, tips and packing ideas are all interchangeable. Gail Blakely, longtime food writer for The Enterprise, will provide recipes and suggestions for menus and presentation.
June 9, 1 - 3 pm: An Elegant Picnic...Fit for a Festival
June 16, 1 - 3 pm: Last Minute Invitation: Let's Go Sailing
June 23, 1 - 3 pm: Picnic on the Beach
Highfield Hall is located at 56 Highfield Drive in Falmouth. For more information or to register call 508-495-1878 or visit www.highfieldhall.org.
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2nd Annual Pirates Ball at the Cape Cod Maritime Museum
To kick off the Cape Cod Maritime Festival, the 2nd Annual Pirates Ball will be held Friday, June 11, 7 - 11 pm, behind the Cape Cod Maritime Museum. The "Fun-raiser" is a costume (optional) party, with dancing, live entertainment from Jo & Co, food and drink from Pirate Shellfish Co. and The Island Merchant, and silent and privateer auctions to benefit the Museum and celebrate the Maritime Festival.
The Cape Cod Maritime Museum is located at 135 South Street in Hyannis. For more information or tickets call 508-775-1723 or visit www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org.
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More Events and Notices
- First Sunday Estate Walk and History of the Beebe Property hosted by Highfield Hall the first Sunday of each month, now - December 5, 1 - 2:30 pm (no tour July 4). Next walk on June 6. Learn about the building of Highfield Hall and its sister mansion, Tanglewood, explore the grounds and gardens, and hear about the Beebe family members who lived a lavish Victorian lifestyle. Reservations encouraged, especially for groups. Highfield Hall is located at 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. For more information call 508-495-1878 or visit www.highfieldhall.org.
- The Swift-Daley House Museum hosts a Plant, Book and White Elephant Sale on June 6, 9 am - 2 pm. Plants from a large assortment of annuals and perennials donated bylocal landscapers, books at a bargain and the famous white elephant table. Route 6 (next to the Post Office), Eastham. For more information call 508-255-0773 or visit www.easthamhistorical.org.
- Architect Sara Jane Porter will lead an architectural walking tour along Route 6A in Yarmouth Port on Wednesday, June 9, 1 - 2:30 pm (rain date June 10). She will discuss the history and architecture of the "Captain's Mile" houses. Tour starts at the Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum on Strawberry Lane opposite the Yarmouth Port Village Common. For information and reservations call the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth at 508-362-3021 or visit www.hsoy.org.
- Green Briar Nature Center's Annual Strawberry Festival is on Saturday, June 12, 11 am - 2 pm. Homemade strawberry desserts, used book sale, gallery exhibits. 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich. For more information call 508-888-6870 or visit www.thorntonburgess.org.
- The Provincetown Art Association and Museum's Annual Spring Consignment Auction is on June 12, 7 - 9 pm. Preview now - June 12 until 5 pm. Presenting 120 desirable vintage fine art and collectable objects. Absentee and telephone bids accepted. 460 Commercial Street, Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-1750 or visit www.paam.org.
- The Cape Cod Modern House Trust, whose mission is to document and preserve the outer Cape's modern architecture, is auctioning vacation weeks in three of Wellfleet and Truro's unique modern houses as part of the Trust's 2010 fundraising efforts. The houses being auctioned are: The Flato House, designed in 1954 by Serge Chermayeff for Charles Flato, is a variation on Chermayeff's summer house prototype, an number of which are nearby; The Kugel/Gips House, designed by Charlie Zehnder in 1970 has been newly restored opened for rental and artist residencies; The Lechay House and Studio, designed by Hayden Wailing in 1959 was home and studio to renowned Wellfleet painter, James Lechay and his family. For information, photos, and to place a bid, visit www.ccmht.org and select the auction link.
Other Events Offered Weekly or Monthly
- 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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