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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The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Welcomes Four New Summer Interns
From left to right: John Ryan, Kate Ryan,
Caroline Dorr and Kyla Woodhouse
photo by Anita Winstanley Roark  | The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod is pleased to have four college Interns supporting our professional staff this summer.
John Ryan will be attending
Wesleyan University as a Freshman this fall in Middletown, Connecticut.
Kaitlin Ryan will be a Junior at Boston University studying Communication and Advertising.
Caroline Dorr will be a Junior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst majoring in Business Management with minors in English and Economics.
Kyla Woodhouse will be a Senior at
Amherst College with a major in Anthropology.
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Citizens Bank Summer Concerts Series Begins June 28
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The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and the Citizens Bank Foundation will offer free, weekly outdoor concerts in eight Cape Cod towns this summer.
The highly popular Citizens Bank Summer Concert Series will be presented in:
Chatham Falmouth
Dennis Hyannis
Eastham Mashpee
Harwich Sandwich
Check our website for the full schedule of performing musicians, or call 508-362-0066.
All concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket to the concerts. There will be no rain dates.
The Citizens Bank Foundation is the charitable contributions vehicle of Citizens Bank. The foundation's support is focused on housing, community development and basic human needs. Visit them online at www.citizensbank.com.
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Submerge Yourself in a Cape Cod Rarely Seen
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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Volunteer NOW for Pops by the Sea!
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The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod has opened volunteer registration for the TD Bank Pops by the Sea concert on Sunday, August 1 on the Hyannis Village Green. Volunteers will help set up before the concert, monitor parking lots, collect tickets, lead group tours, and much more.
Please plan to attend one of the following volunteer training sessions on the Hyannis Village Green:
Thursday, July 8 at 5:30 pm
Saturday, July 10 at 10:30 am
Tuesday, July 13 at 5:30 pm
Tuesday, July 20 at 5:30 pm
PLEASE plan to attend 30 minutes before the session begins to ensure a smooth sigh-in and registration process for all of our 2010 volunteers. Each session takes about one hour and each volunteer will receive their specific job assignments and important information about parking, volunteer benefits and more! All new and returning volunteers MUST attend one of these information sessions.
Complete job descriptions and registration instructions can be found on the Pops by the Sea Volunteer page or by calling the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod at 508-362-0066. All Pops volunteers receive two free lawn tickets, a commemorative Pops t-shirt, and more.
The TD Bank Pops by the Sea concert is the only Cape Cod appearance of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra with conductor Keith Lockhart. This year's celebrity guest conductor has not yet been announced. For more information about the 2tth Anniversary TD Bank Pops by the Sea concert, please visit www.artsfoundation.org or call the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod at 508-362-0066.
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Fall for the Arts: 3-Day Festival Highlights the Arts and Culture of Cape Cod
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and Cape Cod VIEW Magazine are delighted to announce that the Third Annual Fall for the Arts Festival will be celebrated on the weekend of October 1-3.
Fall for the Arts promotes and celebrates the vibrant arts and culture of Cape Cod. Cape residents and visitors enjoy live music, delicious food and a spectrum of activities at hundreds of venues including museums, galleries, restaurants, libraries and parks.
Cultural and artistic venues from all fifteen Cape towns will be participating and showcasing the unique artistic flavor and flair of their community.
Members of the Cape's creative community are encouraged to get involved with the Festival and take advantage of the FREE rewarding opportunities available to Fall for the Arts participants. To become involved, call 508-362-0066 or email FallfortheArts@artsfoundation.org. For more information visit www.artsfoundation.org/fall-for-the-arts.
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Become a member of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod
Fly Free to Nantucket!
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Studio by the Sea |
Why become a member of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod?
- Because the Arts contribute to the wonderful
quality of life on Cape Cod
- Because Arts and Culture are an essential part
of the Cape Cod economy
- Because I receive a free
round-trip ticket to Nantucket from Hyannis
on Cape Air with each new adult membership
- Because Arts Foundation of Cape Cod memberships
make wonderful gifts - and I could keep the Nantucket
tickets!
- Because the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod
celebrates, promotes, and supports the Arts year-round; they need and
deserve my assistance
Become a Member Now - Join Online!
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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 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.
- Auditions will be held for the Harwich Junior Theatre production of Puss 'n' Boots on Saturday, July 3, 1 - 3 pm and Monday, July 5, 6 - 8 pm at HJT Arts Center on the corner of Sisson Road and Parallel Streets in Harwich Center. All ages are encouraged to audition. Performances are scheduled for August 10 - 26. 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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Three-Day Arts Alive "Spring Into Summer" Festival in Falmouth
The three-day Arts Alive festival will be held June 18 - 20 on the Falmouth Library Lawn and on Shore Street Extension in Falmouth.
A three-day festival of the arts, kicking off with a Town Dance on Friday night with music by Groovy Afternoon, the Cape's Woodstock tribute band, at 7 pm. Saturday, 10 am - 9 pm and Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm there will be 50+ performances of music, dance, theater, film, spoken word, events for kids, and more. There also will be 50+ artists and craftsmen offering their works for sale, sidewalk chalk paintings, live sculpture, a caricaturist, art in the windows along Main Street and Trashformation: Disposable Truths a participatory installation by the Falmouth Climate Action Team. Saturday night from 6 - 9 pmM will be Rock Fest, three tents of music by local rock bands.
The Falmouth Library Lawn and Shore Street Extension are located in downtown Falmouth. For information email info@ArtsFalmouth.org or visit www.ArtsFalmouth.org.
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Sesame Street at the Tilden Arts Studio Theatre
Starcreations Theater presents Sesame Street on Saturday, June 19, 7 pm and Saturday, June 26, 4 pm at the Tilden Arts Studio Theatre.
Tilden Arts Studio is located at Cape Cod Community College, Route 132, West Barnstable. Tickets available at the door. For more information visit www.starcreations.org.
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Summer Music And Arts Classes at Cape Cod Conservatory
Cape Cod Conservatory will be offering a new Summer Festival of week-long, half-day intensives in every music discipline from June 28 - August 27. Classes offered in strings, winds, brass, percussion, a cappella, Broadway or classical vocals. There will also be full programs in dance, including ballet at all levels, hip-hop and belly dancing. Art for all ages and pre-school summer program that rotates music, dance and art. Each week ends with a performance based on the week's work.
Cape Cod Conservatory's Barnstable campus is located at 2235 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable and Falmouth campus is located at 60 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. For more information call 508-362-2772 (Barnstable) or 508-540-0611 (Falmouth) or visit www.capecodconservatory.org.
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Summer Art Classes at the Cape Cod Museum of Art
This summer Cape Cod Museum of Art is offering a wide variety of adult classes and workshops, and art camp for children. Classes run June 28 - August 28.
Adult classes include a Painting Birds in Oil with Aleta Steward; Beginning Painting with Robert Roark; Wood Carving a Weather Vane with Eric Kaiser; and Plein-Air Landscape Painting with Julie Siler Olander.
Summer art camp sessions cover a broad range of methods and materials in classes such as Drawing and Printmaking; The Art of Animals; and Art of the Circus. Children's afternoon workshops teach the basics of drawing, painting, sculpture, bookmaking and collage. Some highlights are Sailor's Valentines, Castle Sculpture, and creating a Treasure Map.
The Cape Cod Museum of Art is located off Route 6A, 60 Hope Lane, in Dennis. For more information or to register call 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.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 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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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 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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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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More Family Events
- Hounds at Highfield, a fun, family-oriented event designed for canines and their humans, is on Sunday, June 27, 11:30 am - 3 pm. A variety of activities include a bless of the animals, dog-owner look-alike contest, 5K dog race, professional photos, informative presentations, guided walks of the Highfield estate and Beebe Woods, and more. 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. For more information call 508-495-1878 ext 313 or visit www.highfieldhall.org.
- 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.
- 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.
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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Poetry Session at O'Shea's Olde Inn
 The next Poetry Session with an open mic, hosted by Greg
Hischak and Robin Clark and held at O'Shea's Olde Inn, is on June 17, 7 pm. Rhode Island poet performer Ryk McIntyre is the featured reader for June. To sign up for an open mic spot, arrive before 7 pm.
O'Shea's Olde
Inn is located at 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.
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Megan Taylor Shockley at the Sandwich Public Library
 Titcomb's Bookshop and the Sandwich Public Library will sponsor a talk with author Megan Taylor Shockley on Thursday, June 17, 7 pm at the Sandwich Public Library. She will discuss her new book The Captain's Widow Of Sandwich: Self-Invention and the Life of Hannah Rebecca Burgess, 1834-1917. Megan Taylor Shockley examines how Burgess constructed her own legend and how the town of Sandwich embraced that history as its own.
The Sandwich Public Library is located at 142 Main Street in Sandwich. For more information call 508-888-2331 or visit www.titcombsbookshop.com.
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Gardening and What's Under Cape Cod Waters At Titcomb's Bookshop
 On Saturday, June 18, 3 pm, Jennifer Benner will discuss creating gardens using her new book The Nonstop Garden, which gives gardeners all the information needed to create a productive, beautiful garden from the ground up.
On Sunday, June 19, 3 pm, award-winning photojournalist Ethan Daniels will talk about his book Under Cape Cod Waters. Ethan captures in photos the often overlooked natural communities along the Cape Cod coastline.
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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Kate Clinton Reading and Book Signing
 Comedian Kate Clinton reads from her latest book, I Told You So, at the Provincetown Public Library in a benefit for the Provincetown Public Library Restoration Fund on June 23, 7 pm. Kate will also be signing copies of her book.
The Provincetown Public Library is located at 356 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information or tickets, visit the library or call 508-487-2441 or visit www.ptownlib.com.
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Monthly Poets' Corner Open Mic with Featured Poet Alice Kociemba
 The Monthly Poets' Corner Open Mic, hosted by Barry Hellman and Joe Gouveia at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, will feature poet Alice Kociemba on June 24, 7 pm. Come early to sign up for the open mic, which is open to poets 14 and older.
Alice Kociemba's recent poems and haiku have or will appear in the Aurorean, Bluelines, Plainsongs, Salamander, Slant, and Roanoke Review. She won an International Merit Award from the Atlanta Review (2008) for "Death of Teaticket Hardware", the title poem of her chapbook (2010).
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod is located 307 Old Main Street in South Yarmouth. For more information call 508-394-7100 or visit www.cultural-center.org.
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Literary Luncheon with Maggie Pouncy, Dwayne Raymond, Lynn Kiele Bonasia
 An author luncheon with debut novelist Maggie Pouncey (Perfect Reader), Provincetown memoir writer Dwayne Raymond (Mornings with Mailer: A Recollection of Friendship) and bestselling author of Some Assembly Required, Lynn Kiele Bonasia (Summer Shift out June 2010) will be held on June 25, noon - 3 pm at the Wequassett Inn Resort. Tickets are available at Where the Sidewalk Ends Bookstore, 432 Main Street, Chatham.
Wequassett Inn Resort is located at 2173 Route 28 in Harwich. For more information call the bookstore at 508-945-0499 or visit www.booksonthecape.com.
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Letters to Jackie Author Ellen Fitzpatrick at Yarmouth Public Library
 On Friday, June 25, 5:30 pm, Books by the Sea will host Ellen Fitzpatrick at the South Yarmouth Library. For Letters to Jackie, Ellen combed through literally thousands of condolence messages sent by ordinary Americans to Jacqueline Kennedy following the assassination of her husband, President John F. Kennedy, in 1963. The first book ever to examine this extraordinary collection, Letters to Jackie presents 250 intimate, heartfelt, eye-opening responses.
The Yarmouth Public Library is located at 312 Old Main Street in South Yarmouth. For more information call 508-760-4820.
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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.
- 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 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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Staged Reading of New Playwrights, New Plays Competition Winning Play
 Eventide Arts Inc. and the Jeremiah Kaplan Foundation are pleased to announce that A.M. Dolan is the winner of the 2010 Jeremiah Kaplan Foundation New Playwrights, New Plays Competition. A.M. Dolan's play, This Verse Business, will be performed in a stage reading on June 18 and 19, 7:30 pm on the Gertrude Lawrence Stage.
The Gertrude Lawrence Stage is located in the Dennis Union Church, 713 Main Street in Dennis. For more information or tickets call 508-398-8588 or visit www.EventideArts.org.
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Aretha Franklin and Her Orchestra at Cape Cod Melody Tent
 Aretha Franklin will be performing June 18, 8 pm at the Cape Cod Melody Tent. Aretha Franklin is the undisputed "Queen of Soul" and the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She is a singer of great passion and remains one of the preeminent vocalists of the age. Borrowing from jazz, soul, R&B, rock, pop, and, of course, gospel, she sings with such graceful abandon that she is recognized as one of the handful of inventors of hard-core soul.
The Cape Cod Melody Tent is located at 21 West Main Street in Hyannis. For more information or tickets visit www.melodytent.org.
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Music at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
 Abby Ahmad and Barnaby Bright in concert on June 18, 7:30 pm. With edgy, intelligent lyrics and hypnotic melodies, Abby Ahmad's music bridges genres of folk-rock, blues, and alternative. Brooklyn-based Barnaby Bright combines acoustic guitars, harmonies, string arrangements, instruments and subtle electronics.
Celebrate the summer solstice with Celtic harpist and singer Áine Minogue on June 20, 7:30 pm. Mixing music and poetry, this show embodies a mellow mood and features music tailored to the celebration of Celtic summer traditions.
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod is located at 307 Old Main Street in South Yarmouth. For more information, or tickets for Áine Minogue, call 508-394-7100 orvisit www.cultural-center.org.
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Celtic Concert hosted by the Colum Cille Pipes and Drums
 A Celtic Concert will be hosted by the Colum Cille Pipes and Drums at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy on June 19, 7 pm. The concert will include performances by the current Bagpipe Band World Champions Jack Lee and Reid Maxwell (Simon Fraser University). The evening will also include Scottish Highland Dancing, Irish Step Dancing as well as smallpipes and harp music.
The Massachusetts Maritime Academy is located on 101 Academy Drive in Buzzards Bay. For more information call 508-367-7920 or visit www.capecodpipesanddrums.com.
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Cape Cod Chorale Summertime Serenade
 The popular Cape Cod Chorale is rounding out its successful 27th season with American
Songs: From Shaker to Spirituals concerts on June 19, 7:30 pm at the United Methodist Church and June 20, 2:30 pm at the First Church of Christ. The Chorale is proud to welcome a guest appearance of We Are The Men, a chorus of over 30 male voices who will share the program.
The United Methodist Church is located at 57 Pond Street in Osterville. The First Church of Christ is located at 136 Main Street in Sandwich. For more information call 508-362-9462 or visit www.capecodchorale.org.
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Provincetown International Film Festival
 The Provincetown International Film Festival is happening now - June 20 at seven screening venues in Provincetown, most within a short walk from town center, and a special event night at the Wellfleet Drive-in. In addition to presenting over 50 films from around the world, the Festival hosts several parties and special events.
For more information or tickets call 866-811-4111 or visit www.ptownfilmfest.org.
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Monomoy Theater Presents Fiddler on the Roof
photo by Erik Skoog  | The Monomoy Theatre is proud to present the musical classic Fiddler on the Roof to start its 53rd season. The performances run June 22 - July 3, Monday - Saturday, 8 pm, Thursday - Saturday, 2 pm.
The cast includes Monomoy's artistic director Alan Rust as Tevya and Nora Chester as his wife, Golde, and features the musical mainstays of "If I Were a Rich Man," "Matchmaker," and others with music provided by a 12-piece orchestra conducted by Michael Morris.
Monomoy Theater is located at 776 Main Street in Chatham. For more information or reservations call 508-945-1589 or visit www.monomoytheatre.org.
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Met Opera at WHAT: Romeo et Juliette
 Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater presents an encore showing of The Met's Romeo et Juliette on the HD screen on Wednesday, June 23, 6:30 pm. WHAT
presents select encore performances from the award-winning series The Met: Live in HD this summer through July 28.
Gounod's interpretation of Shakespeare stars soprano Anna Netrebko and tenor Roberto Alagna, both of whom bring their appeal to the title roles. Nathan Gunn is Mercutio and Placido Domingo is conductor.
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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Haiti Rocks! Festival at Payomet Performing Arts Center
 Haiti Rocks! comes to Payomet Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 26 with a triple bill of film (The Price of Sugar at 6 pm), talk (presentation by Ellen LeBow at 7:45 pm) and music (concert by African/Haitian roots 11-member band Tjovi Ginen at 8:15 pm).
Payomet Performing Arts Center is located at 20 Old Dewline Road in Truro. For more information call 508-487-5400. For tickets call 866-811-4111 or visit www.payomet.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, now - June 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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More Performing Arts
- English Country Dance on Friday,
June 18, 7:30 pm at the Fisher House. Beginners welcome. All
dances taught by Linda Nelson, live music by Melanie Hayn, Richard
Payne, and Deborah Siegal. Church of the Messiah, 13 Church Street,
Woods Hole. For more information call 508-540-1151.
- Harvest Gallery Wine Bar
presents Sam Chase with Paul Good on June 18,
7:30 pm, Andy McWain on June 18,
7:30 pm, and Bill Atwood's Delta Kings on June 19, 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.
- We Are the Men, MVC will present a concert of sacred and secular music, sung in Welsh and English, on June 26, 7:30 pm at Christ the King Parish. This chorus, comprising over 30 male singers, was formed to bring to Cape audiences the rich choral tradition of Wales. 5 Job's Fishing Road, Mashpee. For more information coo 508-362-3076 or email lujon@comcast.net.
- The Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater
presents Daughter
of Venus with performances Thursday - Sunday, now - June 26, 8 pm on the Julie Harris Stage and Colorado
Wednesday - Saturday, now - July 3, 8 pm
on the Harbor Stage. 2357 Route 6, Wellfleet (next
to the post office). For more information or tickets call 508-349-9428
or visit www.what.org.
- The Meeting House Chamber Music Festival series begins with concerts on Monday, June 28, 8 pm at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 204 Monument Road in Orleans, and on Tuesday, June 29, 8 pm, at the Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Road in Cotuit. For more information call 508-896-3344 or visit www.meetinghousemusic.org.
- The Academy Playhouse presents The Producers Tuesday through Sunday, now - July 10, 8 pm. The Playhouse also presents The Gin Game on Monday nights, now - September 10, 8 pm (no performance July 19). 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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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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Summer Classes at the Cataumet Arts Center
Old Green Car by Priscilla Levesque  | Experienced landscape painter and art teacher Priscilla Levesque will teach weekly drawing and watercolor classes at the Cataumet Arts Center beginning July 6. The drawing class will meet Tuesdays, 9:30 - noon, and the watercolor class on Wednesdays, 9:30 - noon. Both classes will last seven weeks and will meet outdoors, weather permitting. Some drawing experience is recommended before taking the watercolor class.
The Cataumet Arts Center is located at 76 Scraggy Neck Road in Cataumet. For more information or to register call Priscilla at 508-564-4616 or visit www.priscillaart.com.
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More Classes and Workshops
Please check out our Family Section for additional Classes and Workshops for Children
- 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.
- 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.
- Cape Cod Art Association's summer session of classes begins June 28. ,
and
more! 3480 Main Street, Barnstable. For more information or to register
call 508-362-2909 or visit caprcodartassoc.org.
- The Studio on Slough Road is accepting 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.
- 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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Sarah Riley and Nancy Nicol Reception at the WHAT Gallery
Raven and Crow by Nancy Nicol  | A new show opens at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater featuring the work of Nancy Nicol and Sarah Riley and will run June 17 - 30, with an opening reception on June 17, 7 pm.
Artist and sculptor Nancy Nicol has been painting and exhibiting locally for many years. Nicol's oil paintings, abstract cartography, and folk art are in collections from the Keys to Anchorage.
Sarah Riley is a painter / printmaker who creates mostly figurative works in both mediums. The figures in her work come from photographs, which she manipulates and layers on the computer.
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater is located at 2357 State Highway Route 6 in Wellfleet. For more information call 508-349-9428 or visit www.what.org.
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Scratching the Surface Reception
The Centerville Historical Museum will host an opening reception for Scratching the Surface, an exhibit by Melissa Averinos, on June 18, 5 - 7 pm.
Scratching the Surface features dreamed-up landscapes, including symbols of Melissa's childhood home in Centerville and the 40 Steps in Craigville. This series of paintings celebrates the power of imagination and creativity and the comfort found in nature.
The Centerville Historical Museum is located 513 Main Street in Centerville. For more information email melissa@yummygoods.com.
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Four Exhibits Open at Berta Walker Gallery
left: Kathryn Lee Smith
right: Robert Henry  | Berta Walker Gallery open four exhibits with a gallery reception on Friday, June 18, 7 - 9 pm. The exhibits will run June 18 - July 4.
The artists are Herman Maril, paintings, Renate Ponsold and Blair Resika, black and white photographs, Kathryn Lee Smith, white line prints, and Music in Art, a group show to benefit the "Great Music on Sundays @5" concert series.
Berta Walker Gallery is located at 208 Bradford Street, Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-6411 or visit www.bertawalkergallery.com.
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Group Exhibit at Chatham Village Gallery
Showtime by Mary Felton  | The Chatham Village Gallery presents works by 15 gallery artists, featuring South Shore award-winning artist Mary Felton's Equine Drawings in Charcoal exhibit, from June 19 - July 18, with a reception on Saturday, June 19, 4 - 8 pm.
Gallery artists include Irma Cerese, Bruce W. Cook, Frances Duval, Mary Felton, Ken Northup, Robert McCulloch, Richard Muccini, Moira Swiartkowski, Jeanne Tassinari, Russell Vujs (ASMA) and June Yeomans. New artists added for the 2010 season include Louise Bendonis, Jeff Gardner, Stephen Knight and Carl Richards.
The Chatham Village Gallery is located at 37 Kent Place, Chatham. For more information call 508-945-0070 or email bwc_artist@hotmail.com.
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Artist Melanie Chartier Featured at Guyer Art Barn
Artist Melanie Chartier's Still Life Over Time is featured at Guyer Art Barn from June 18 - 27. An opening reception on June 19, 6 - 8 pm. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays noon - 4 pm.
In the exhibit, apples, corks, books and shells arranged and rearranged are the subjects of Melanie Chartier's solo exhibit. Chartier's paintings are meant to be comforting and contemplative and are occasionally peculiar and metaphorical in their narrative.
The Guyer Art Barn is located at 250 South Street in Hyannis. For more information call 508-862-4990 or visit www.hyartsdistrict.com.
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Balanced through Nature Exhibit at Bowersock Gallery
left: June Morning by Dustan Knight
right: Eve's Sin by Erin McFarland  | Balanced through Nature, a fine art exhibition at the Bowersock Gallery, features the florals of Dustan Knight and people and creatures of Erin McFarland. The exhibit opens with a reception on Friday, June 18, 7 - 9 pm and the show runs June 18 - 29.
Knight, a highly respected watercolorist, developed her approach to her medium by veering from its traditional use and taking it to large surfaces. McFarland's latest body of work was introduced in the previous Bowersock exhibition. Given the great response, the gallery decided to carry her over into the next exhibit as a featured artist.
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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New Paintings by Carole Ann Danner and Emilia Dubicki
left: Danner right: Dubicki  | The Julie Heller East Gallery will exhibit new paintings by Carole Ann Danner and Emilia Dubicki from June 18 - July 1. An opening reception will be held on Friday June 18, 7:30 - 10:30 pm.
Carole Ann Danner will be showing her new encaustic paintings and also seniors from her Mothers, Aunts, and Grandmothers series. Emilia Dubicki will be showing her latest series of non-objective paintings.
Julie Heller East Gallery is located at 465 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-2166 or visit www.juliehellergallery.com.
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Opening Reception for PMPM's 100 Views, 100 Years
When My Mother Speaks to Me
by Julia Kelly  | The Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum (PMPM) will hold an opening reception on June 18, 5 - 7 pm for its special exhibit 100 Views, 100 Years and the re-opening of its recently renovated Mayflower Room. The exhibit will run now - November 30.
100 Views, 100 Years features 100 images of the Pilgrim Monument over the past century, including artwork and decorative objects depicting the Pilgrim Monument. In addition to its display renovation, the Mayflower Room offers three new case exhibits.
PMPM is located at High Pole Hill Road. For more information call 508-487-1310 or visit www.pilgrim-monument.org.
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Art Show by Joline Diehl
Two Sheep by Joline Diehl  | An art exhibit of new works by Joline Diehl will be held at the Old Selectmen's Building from June 23 - July 4, 10 am - 4 pm daily. A reception will be Sunday, June 27, 3 - 6 pm. Portraits, landscapes, animals, pets and a diverse assortment of subjects in oil and watercolor make up her portfolio.
The Old Selectmen's Building is located on Meetinghouse Way (Route 149) in West Barnstable. For more information call 508-775-3712 or visit www.jolinediehl.com.
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Sand T's Breathing Sublimity Exhibit at FARM
T-1 by Sand T  | Artist Sand T exhibits new works at FARM Project Space and Gallery from June 24 - July 12. A reception will be held on Saturday, June 26, 6 - 8 pm.
Sand T's solo exhibit Breathing Sublimity, consists of a series of epoxy resin art objects utilizing the fundamental visual elements of dot, line, color, surface and light.The artist utilizes a combination of UV resistant epoxy resin, graphite, and paint on archival tempered clayboard panels.
FARM is located at 15 Commercial Street in Wellfleet. For more information call 617-650-9800 or visit www.farmprojectspace.com.
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Six Artists Exhibits at Schoolhouse Gallery
Higher Ground by Michelle Weinberg  | The Schoolhouse Gallery presents exhibits by Laura Arena, Karen Coill, Joe Fiorello, Sue Post, Phil Smith and Michelle Weinberg from June 25 - July 14, with a reception on June 25, 7 - 10 pm.
The installation by Michelle Weinberg is presented as a complement to Gathering: Art about Architecture, Art by Three Architects and Architecture by Three Artists which will be on view at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum June 25 - August 29.
The Schoolhouse Gallery is located at 494 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-4800 or visit www.schoolhouseprovincetown.com.
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New Work by Bailey Bob Bailey and Maryalice Johnston at artSTRAND
left: Cosmo by Bailey Bob Bailey
right: Angels by Maryalice Johnston  | artSTRAND is pleased to announce the first of the gallery's individual artist exhibitions of the season, a show featuring new work by Bailey Bob Bailey and Maryalice Johnston. An opening reception will be held on Friday, June 25, 7 - 10 pm. The show will be on exhibit June 25 - July 14.
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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Carol Maguire at Addison Art Gallery
Apples by Carol Maguire  | Addison Art Gallery will hold two events for Carol Maguire on June 26. Carol Maguire is an artist known for her unique paint application and saturated colors.
From 2 - 4 pm, Carol Maguire's new collection of table linens, and tapestries will be available. The linen line is inspired by her expressive paintings of flowers. From 5:30 - 7:30 is a reception for new works by artist Carol Maguire, which will be on display.
Addison Art Gallery is located at 43 Route 28 in Orleans. For more information call 508-255-6200 or visit www.addisonart.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 now - June 27 at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod.
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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Flavors of the Season Exhibit
Swanboats on Boston Public Garden  | The Eastwind Gallery presents Flavors of the Season at Cape Cup from now - June 30.
The exhibit includes the following Award Winning Artists: Marge Babcock, Julie Blanchard, Diane Goers, Debbie Norton, Rosanne Francesconi, Deb Stidsen, Pat Nickerson, Kay Marsh, JoAnn Boyers, Elisabeth J. Kelly, Liz Hardy, JoAnn Boyer and Porter Lewis.
The Cape Cup is located at 54 Main Street in Orleans. For more information call 508-240-1989 or 508-240-2133.
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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 now - 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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Lyrical Abstraction: The Spirit of the Cape at Studio on Slough Road
Abstract Explosion
by James Wolf  | The Studio on Slough is exhibiting an exclusive one man show featuring Cotuit Center for the Arts founder and Senior Artistic Director Jamie Wolf from now - July 12. The Opening will feature some never before seen work done especially for this show in abstract watercolor, sculpture and wearable art.
The Studio on Slough Road is located at 75 Slough Road, Brewster. For more information call 508-367-5749 or visit www.studioonsloughroad.com.
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Glories of the Garden Art Show at Highfield Hall
Lilies and Iris
by Joyce Zavorskas  | Highfield Hall welcomes 35 professional artists from all over the Cape to participate in its major invitational show of 2010, Glories of the Garden, on display now - August 1.
The exhibit celebrates the gardens to come at Highfield Hall with works in a variety of media by 35 artists. Hours are Monday - Friday, 10 am - 4 pm; Thursdays to 8 pm in July and August; Sunday 10 am- 1 pm; closed Saturday.
Highfield Hall is located at 56 Highfield Drive in Falmouth. For more information call 508-495-1878 or visit www.highfieldhall.org.
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More Visual Arts
- Work by Castle Hill members
will be on exhibit in the Truro Center for
the Arts at Castle Hill gallery now
- June 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.
- Addison Art Gallery will hold a reception for Paul Schulenburg's One Man Show on June 19, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Paul is a critically acclaimed local artist, and a member of the esteemed Copley Society. Paul's work is both admired and collected for it's meaningful subject matter, and meticulous brush work. 43 Route 28, Orleans. For more information call 508-255-6200 or visit www.addisonart.com.
- 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 now - June 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.
- 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.
- The Cape Cod
Museum of Art presents The Christopher Hyland Collection of Photography: By Way of These Eyes - The Sublime, Exotic and Familiar on exhibition now - August 8. Seven Lively
Artists: Plein Air Painting on exhibition at the Cape Cod Museum of Art now - 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.
- The Wellfleet Public Library is exhibiting artist Joyce Hawk's
watercolor paintings now - June 26.
55 West Main Street in Wellfleet. For more information call
508-430-4490 or email joycehawk@gmail.com.
- Woodruff's Art Center presents an exhibition of works by Richard Pawlak from now - June 29. One North Market Street, Mashpee Commons. For more information call 508-477-5767 or visit www.woodruffsartcenter.com.
- The Creative Arts Center's All Cape Cod Exhibition is on display now - June 30. Don Demers presents an oil painting demonstration on Tuesday, June 29, 7 pm. 154 Crowell Road,
Chatham. For more information or to register for the demonstration call 508-945-3583.
- The Alden
Gallery presents 3 x 13, a group show featuring three works each by all 13 gallery artists, from now - July 1. 423 Commercial Street, Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-4230
or visit www.aldengallery.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.
- The Falmouth Artist Guild is
featuring in the lobby of the Falmouth
Art Center the art of The Plein Air Painters of Cape Cod from now - July 13. This special exhibit
will feature the art of Gloria Warren, Sigrid Hecker, MaryLou Gitliz,
Mary Nickerson, Grace Stergis and Ruth Leech. 137 Gifford Street,
Falmouth. For more information call 508-540-3304 or visit www.falmouthart.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.
- Iona
Print Studio & Gallery will exhibit a collection of prints, Eye on Havana, by
Judy Jalbert now - July 21. Iona Print Studio &
Gallery is located at 379A Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more
information call508-487-7500 or visit www.ionaprint.com.
- 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.
- 820 Main Gallery features the work of many well known Cape Cod artists: meet Dona Spillane on Mondays; William Maloney on Tuesdays; Larry Folding on Wednesdays; Joyce Hawk on Thursdays; Vivien Oswell on Fridays and Milton Welt on Saturdays. Talk with the artists as they work on their paintings. 820 Main Street, Harwich Port. For more information call 508-430-7622.
- 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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Expanding Architecture: Design as Activism Lecture
The Cape Cod Modern House Trust presents a lecture by Bryan Bell, founder and director of Design Corps, on June 18, 8 pm, at the Wellfleet Public Library. Founded in 1991, Design Corps' mission is to create positive change in communities by providing architecture and planning services. Through its current projects and past projects, Design Corps provides affordable architectural services to those currently underserved by traditional architecture practices.
The Wellfleet Public Library is located at 55 West Main Street in Wellfleet. For more information visit www.ccmht.org.
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Mayflower Heritage: Connecting the Generations Talk at PMPM
The Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum will host Paul Bumpus, Historian General for the General Society of Mayflower Descendents, will talk on Mayflower Heritage: Connecting the Generations on Saturday, June 19, 1 pm.
In an illustrated lecture, Bumpus will discuss how to trace genealogy and give hints about which online sites are most useful and reliable. Bumpus will delve into the genealogies of early Cape Codders dating back to the 1600s while teaching modern techniques anyone can use to trace descent from the Mayflower Pilgrims as well as others.
PMPM is located at High Pole Hill Road. For more information call 508-487-1310 or visit www.pilgrim-monument.org.
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Last in the Series of Culinary Class at Highfield Hall, Plus a New Series
Highfield Hall is holding the last class of the Gourmet to Go series of adult culinary classes on June 23, 1 - 3 pm. The class is designed around the theme "PIcnic on the Beach," 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.
A summer evening program, "Tapas and Tastes" is on Wednesdays, July 23 - September 1, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, offering an informative and social exploration of summeer snacks, drinks and good company. Sessions begin with a brief description of the evening's tapas combinations, how to find, create and serve them.
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 Wellfleet Garden Tour, Inspired by Nature
The 2nd Annual Wellfleet Garden Tour, Inspired by Nature, is on Sunday, June 27, rain or shine. The garden tour is noon - 4 pm and reception at the Community Garden is from 4 - 6 pm.
Inspired by Nature, presented by Wellfleet Preservation Hall, is a self-guided tour of five gardens in the historic town of Wellfleet. The new Wellfleet Community Garden is included in the tour as a special feature. Master Gardeners and Bob Bergeron, a horticulturist from Snow's Home and Garden will be available to answer gardening questions.
Wellfleet Preservation Hall is located at 335 Main Street in Wellfleet. For more information call 508-237-2319 or visit www.wellfleetpreservationhall.org.
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More Events and Notices
- The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce and the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce present the Second Annual Quahog Day on Monday, June 21, 4 pm at Hemisphere Restaurant in Sandwich. To RSVP call 508-362-3225, ext. 531 or email kristen@capecodchamber.org. For more information about the week of activities visit www.quahogday.com.
- On June 23, 7:30 pm at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Dr. Greg Skomal, biologist with the State Division of Marine Fisheries, will present a program on the pop-up satellite transmitting tags placed on Great White Sharks off Chatham last summer and what the scientific community is learning about the travels and behavior of this ancient and mythic animal. Dr. Skomal is the author of The Shark Handbook: The Essential Guide for Understanding the Sharks of the World. 869 Route 6A, Brewster. For more information call 508-896-3867 or visit www.ccmnh.org.
- The Bourne Historical Society holds its annual Strawberry Festival on June 26, 11 am - 2:30 pm on the banks of the canal behind the Aptucxet Trading Post. Artisan crafts and art will also be part of the festival. 24 Aptucxet Road, Bourne. For more information call 508-759-8167 or visit www.bournehistoricalsociety.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 Kugel/Gips House and the Lechay House and Studio. For information, photos, and to place a bid, visit www.ccmht.org and select the auction link.
- 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). 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.
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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