Arts Foundation of Cape Cod

Pops by the Sea Festival and Lawn Tickets on Sale Now

Pops by the Sea
photos by Studio by the Sea
Tickets for the 24th Annual TD Banknorth Pops by the Sea concert on Sunday, August 2 are on sale now.  Featuring the only Cape Cod appearance of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, conductor Keith Lockhart, and special celebrity guest conductor Angie Dickinson on the Hyannis Village Green. Proceeds benefit the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod.

Purchase your tickets online or at Cape Cod area TD Banknorth branches, Christmas Tree Shops locations, the Puritan Cape Cod in Hyannis, the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce, and the Cape Cod Mall information desk. 

Festival seats are located immediately behind the VIP tables and each seat has a terrific view of the stage. Festival Tickets are $50. General Admission Lawn Tickets $15 for adults, $20 on the day of the show (if available), $5 for children ages 6-12, Free for children under 5 with each paid adult General Admission Lawn Ticket.

Advance ticket sales are strongly encouraged, as this event has consistently sold out in the past. 

For information call the AFCC at 508-362-0066 or visit www.artsfoundation.org/pops-tickets.


Tonight is the Last Training Session for Pops by the Sea Volunteers
Held at the Federated Church, 320 Main Street, Hyannis

Pops volunteers
photo by Studio by the Sea
The last training session for Pops by the Sea 2009  Volunteers is scheduled for tonight, Thursday, July 23 at 5:30 pm. Additional volunteers are still needed.

If you are planning to volunteer and have not yet attended a training session, you must attend tonight's session, which will be held at the Federated Church of Hyannis, 320 Main Street.
 
The session takes about one hour and each volunteer will receive their specific job assignments and important information about parking, volunteer benefits and more!


Celebrate the Arts and Culture of Cape Cod
Fall for the Arts: Three-Day Festival


Fall for the Arts The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and Cape Cod View Magazine are delighted to announce that the Second Annual Fall for the Arts Festival will be celebrated on the weekend of October 2-4.
 
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.
 
All fifteen Cape towns are invited to participate and showcase 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 rewarding opportunities available to Fall for the Arts participants. To become involved or for information call 508-362-0066 or email zornstein@artsfoundation.org or visit www.artsfoundation.org/fall-for-the-arts.


Citizens Bank Summer Concert Series
A perfect way to spend a sunny, warm, summer evening

Citizens Bank Summer Concerts The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and the Citizens Bank Foundation are presenting the highly popular Citizens Bank Summer Concert Series in Dennis, Eastham, Falmouth, Harwich, Hyannis, Mashpee, and Sandwich.  Visit our website for a full schedule or call 508-362-0066.

Upcoming concerts for the week of July 24-31:
   
Friday, July 24 at 6:00-7:30 pm, Falmouth, The Elbows
Friday, July 24 at 6:00-7:30 pm, Sandwich, Kami Lyle

Monday, July 27
at 7:00-8:30 pm, Dennis, Tripping Lily
Monday, July 27 at 6:00-7:30 pm, Harwich, Joanna White and Company

Tuesday, July 28
at 6:00-7:30 pm, Hyannis, Kami Lyle

Wednesday, July 29
at 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Eastham, Pat Ryan

Thursday, July 30
at 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Mashpee, Stanley and Grimm

Friday, July 31 at 6:00-7:30 pm, Falmouth, Stage Door Canteen
Friday, July 31 at 6:00-7:30 pm, Sandwich, The Elbows


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.


Pops by the Sea Commissioned Artwork to be Auctioned

Donald Beal
photo by Studio by the Sea
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod is pleased to announce that Harbor Song, the original painting by Pops by the Sea 2009 commissioned artist Donald Beal, is on display in the lobby of the Centerville Branch of TD Banknorth

Mr. Beal's exquisite work will be auctioned at a special reception on Saturday, August 1, 2009, and proceeds from the sale will support the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod. Limited edition prints of the work will be available during the TD Banknorth Pops by the Sea concert, Sunday, August 2nd on the Hyannis Village Green. 

The TD Banknorth Centerville Branch is located at 1708 Falmouth Road in Centerville.




Join the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod - Fly Free to Nantucket!

Join the AFCC
photo by Studio by the Sea
Join the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and fly free to Nantucket! Now, all new and renewing adult members of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod will receive a free, round-trip ticket from Hyannis to Nantucket from Cape Air!

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 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
Join online now as a member!


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Literature
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Classes and Workshops
Applications, Grants, Space and Work
Auditions
Events
Visual Arts

Exhibiting at the Rice/Pollack Gallery 

Larry Calkins
Larry Calkins
The work of Larry Calkins, MIJU, and Rusty Wolfe will be on exhibit
July 24 - August 6. An opening reception will be held on Friday, July 24 at 7:00 pm, with a preview on Thursday, July 23 from 9:00 - 10:00 pm.

The Rice/Pollack gallery is located at 430 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For information call 508-487-1052 or visit www.ricepolakgallery.com.







Bowen, Lipton, Olschafskie and Schiele at artSTRAND

Irene Lipton
Untitled by Irene Lipton
The recent work of artSTRAND artists Paul Bowen, Irene Lipton, Francis Olschafskie and guest artist Kristen Schiele will be on exhibit at the gallery, from July 24 - August 12. An opening reception will be held on Friday, July 24 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm. Selected work from the exhibit will be on display in the Online Gallery.

artSTRAND is located at 494 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For information call 508-487-1153 or visit www.artstrand.com.




Gallery of the Guild of Harwich Artists 

Marion Harcourt and Kathy ElKamouny The Art Gallery of the Guild of Harwich Artists will feature local painters Marion Harcourt and Kathy ElKamouny at an artists' reception on Saturday, July 25, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.  Marion and Kathy will be displaying their latest works, and each will discuss their particular approach to their favorite medium, watercolor. All are welcome, and the event is free.

The Gallery of the Guild of Harwich Artists is located at 551 Route 28 in Harwich Port, across from the Chamber of Commerce. For more information call the Gallery at 508-432-1012.




The Old Pilgrim by Marion Harcourt
No Catch Today by Kathy ElKamouny


Sculptors 2009 at Winstanley-Roark Fine Arts Gallery 

WRFA sculpture
Alfano, Birbeck, Davis and Russo
Sculptors 2009: Michael Alfano, Robert Birbeck, Al Davis and Vincent Russo. An artists' reception will be held on Saturday, July 25 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm.  The Exhibition runs through July 25 - 31.

The current exhibition, F. Ronald Fowler, is on display now - July 24.

Winstanley-Roark Fine Arts Gallery is located at 744 Route 6A in Dennis. For information call 508-385-4713 or visit www.masterfulart.com.







New Glass Sculpture Collection at The Millstone Sculpture Gallery

Benton JonesMillstone Sculpture Gallery presents new glass sculpture by Benton Jones.  An opening reception will be held on Saturday, July 25 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.  The exhibition, Melting Hemispheres, runs July 25 - September 1.

Millstone Sculpture Gallery is located at 3090 Route 6A in Brewster. For information call 508-896-2452 or visit www.millstonegallery.com.








Michael Ornstein New Works on Paper at the Falmouth Jewish Congregation

Michael Marisi Ornstein
F1 by Michael Marisi Ornstein
The Falmouth Jewish Congregation is hosting its annual Summer Series featuring films, theater, art exhibits, documentaries, and speakers. FJC will be hosting an opening reception on Tuesday, July 28 at 7:30 pm for Michael Ornstein. The exhibition runs through July 28 - August 17.

The Falmouth Jewish Congregation is located at 7 Hatchville Road in East Falmouth. For information call 508-540-0602 or visit
www.falmouthjewish.org/SpecialEvents.asp.







Dreams and Harsh Realities at Bowersock Gallery

Rose Umerlik
Settling by Rose Umerlik
The exhibition of Dreams and Harsh Realities is on display at Bowersock Gallery now - July 28.

Bowersock Gallery is located at 373 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For information call 508-487-4994 or visit www.bowersockgallery.com.









Schoolhouse Gallery presents New Work from Gallery Artists

Paul Stopforth
The Schoolhouse Gallery presents new work from gallery artists now - July 29. Artists include Morgan Cohen, Eunju Kang, MP Landis, Paul Stopforth, Michelle Weinberg. With Consuelo Isaacson and Gina Kamentsky.

The Schoolhouse Gallery is located 494 Commercial Street in Provincetown.  For information call 508-487-4800 or visit www.schoolhouseprovincetown.com.           





Cathleen Daley and Alice Denison: New Work at Alden Gallery
Cathleen Daley
Nugget or Bright Side by Cathleen Daley

Alden Gallery presents new work by Cathleen Daley and Alice Denison from July 24 - August 6, with and opening reception on Friday, July 31 from 7:00-9:00 pm.

Alden Gallery is located at 423 Commercial Street on the East End of Provincetown. For information call 508-487-4230 or visit www.aldengallery.com.






George Booth at Guyer Art Barn

George Booth Recent Works on Paper, by artist George Booth, is on exhibit from July 24 - August 9 at Guyer Art Barn. An artist reception will be held on Friday, July 31 from 6:00-9:00 pm.

Guyer Barn is a showcase for emerging and established local artists. It is a community art space, a working artist studio and professional artist gallery supporting and promoting the arts.

Guyer Barn is located at 250 South Street in Hyannis. For information call 508-862-4990 or visit www.harboryourarts.com.






Exhibition by Master Photographer Alison Shaw

Alison Shaw The Cape Cod Conservatory's Master Photographer Seriespresents the exhibit of internationally-recognized artistic photographer, Alison Shaw, of Martha's Vineyard at the Falmouth Cape Cod Conservatory at Highfield Hill.

The show is running now - July 31.

Falmouth Cape Cod Conservatory at Highfield Hill is located at 60 Highfield Drive in Falmouth. For information call 508-540-0611 or visit  www.capecodconservatory.org.



Summer Series at PAAM


Now-August 2: Window to the Sea: Birds, Light and Water, a retrospective exhibition of the work of Pat de Groot

Friday, July 24
at 8:00 pm: Varujan Boghosian: A Career Survery Exhibition opens with a public reception from 8:00-10:00 pm, on exhibit July 24 - August 30

Tuesday, July 28 at 7:00 pm: Anne Peretz Lecture with Curator Chris McCarthy

Saturday, August 8 at 3:00 pm: American Abstract and Figurative Expressionism: Style is Timely, Art is Timeless, a lecture with Marika Herskovic

Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00 pm: Charles W. Hawthorne and Provincetown Lecture with Mary E. Abell

A weekend with Walton Ford: Dinner at the Norman Mailer Home with Walton Ford on Saturday, August 15, 7:30 pm. Public presentation by Walton Ford on Sunday, August 16, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. For tickets and information call 508-487-1750 or visit www.paam.org.

Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 pm: Hans Hofmann Panel Discussion with Robert Henry, Selina Trieff and Myrna Harrison

Saturday, September 19 at 3:00 pm: Gallery Talk with Paula Horn Kotis

The Provincetown Art Association and Museum, located at 460 Commercial Street, is open Monday-Thursday, 11:00 - 8:00 pm, Friday, 11:00 - 10:00 pm and Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 - 5:00 pm Memorial Day through September. For information call 508-487-1750 or visit www.paam.org.


Pastels by Deborah Norton at Cape Cup

Deborah Norton Pastels by Deborah Norton will be on display at Cape Cup August 1 - 31. An opening reception will be held on Tuesday, August 4 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

Cape Cup is located at 54 Main Street in Orleans.  For information call  508-255-1989.







Cape Cod Museum of Art Summer Events


Thursday, August 6 at 6:00 pm: Discussion of Charlie Chaplin's life and screening of The Kid

Thursday, August 13 at 5:00 pm: Pied Potter Hamelin's Magical Potter's Wheel.

Now - August 16
: Unbroken Thread: Nature Paintings and the American Imagination by Philip Koch

Thursday, August 20: Shawn Nelson will speak about her work at the museum.

Now - August 23
: Nick Patten: Interiors

Now - September 13: Harvey Dodd: Interactive Drop Something into the Universe

Cape Cod Museum of Art is located off Route 6A, 60 Hope Lane in Dennis. For information call 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.org.


Guy Tringali at the J Miller Gallery

Guy Tringali
Patriots of Pleasant Point by Guy Tringali
Guy Tringali's oils and watercolors are on display now - August 22 at the J Miller Gallery.

The J Miller Gallery is located at 681 Falmouth Road in Mashpee. For information call 508-539-3888 or visit www.jmillerpictureframer.com.







Robert Sweeney oil paintings at the Kendall Art Gallery

Robert Sweeney
On Saturday, July 25 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, a reception will be held for Robert Sweeney's oil paintings exhibition A New England Re-vision. The exhibit is on display July 25 - August 7.

On Saturday, August 8 from 6:00-8:00 pm, a reception for Larry Szycher will be held. The exhibit of his paintings runs  August 8 - 21.

The Kendall Art Gallery is located at 40 Main Street in Wellfleet. For information visit www.kendallartgallery.com.


Jacob Cooley and Ann Scott at Lyman-Eyer Gallery

Passing Storm
Passing Storm by Jacob Cooley and Ann Scott 
The Lyman-Eyer Gallery presents a two person exhibition of new landscapes by Jacob Cooley and Ann Scott. The exhibition runs from August 7-19 with the opening reception on Friday, August 7 at 7:00 pm.
           
The Lyman-Eyer Gallery is located at 432 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For information call 508-487-3937 or visit  www.lymaneyerart.com.





The Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship presents On Location

Priscilla Levesque
Bridge to Tobey Island by Priscilla Levesque
On Locationon exhibit of watermedia paintings by artist Priscilla Levesque of Cataumet, will be on display from August 3 - 28 and is open to the public Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 12:00 pm.  A reception will be held on Saturday, August 8 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

The Unitarian - Universalist Fellowship is located at 840 Sandwich Road in Falmouth.  For information visit www.priscillaart.com.



Truro/Truro at the Highland House Museum
21 in Truro


21 in Truro presents an exhibition titled Truro/Truro at the Highland House Museum from August 15 - September 25. An opening reception will be held Saturday, August 15 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.  A talk and slide presentation will take place on Wednesday, August 26 at 7:30 pm. 

The Highland House Museum is located at 27 Highland Road in North Truro. For information call 508-789-6916 or visit www.21intruro.com.


Nauset Painters Outdoor Art Shows

Nauset Painters
The Nauset Painters Outdoor Art Shows, the oldest outdoor art shows on the Cape (51 years) consists of 12 local Cape artists, showing their work every Tuesday during the summer from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at Square Park in Orleans.
 
For information call Debbie Norton at 508-896-6655.








More Visual Arts
  • Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill presents Postmarked in Truro, art sent through the mail and postmarked in Truro. Exhibit is on display now - July 24. 10 Meetinghouse Road, Truro. For information: 508-349-7511 / www.castlehill.org
  • 820 Main Gallery, The Hopkins Gallery and Herring River Studio @ 820 Main presents Watch the Artists Paint Day onSaturday, July 25, 10:00 am. 820 Main Street (Route 28), Harwich Port. For information: 508-430-7622
  • Burdick Art Gallery presents Summons to the Beholder by Connie Fiedler. Artist reception on Saturday, July 25, 6:00 - 8:00 pm. 25 Bank Street (between Main and Commercial Streets), Wellfleet Center. For information: 508-349-0660 / www.burdickartgallery.com
  • Falmouth Artists Guild presents its Summer Juried Show July 26 - August 16. Opening reception July 26, 2:30 - 4:00 pm. Hours are Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday 12:00 - 4:00 pm. 137 Gifford Street, Falmouth. For information: 508-540-3304 / www.falmouthart.org
  • Yarmouth Art Guild presents an Outdoor Art Show on the lawn of Bank of America and Cape Cod Cooperative Bank on Sundays, July 26, August 9, 16, 23, September 6, 13, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Possible Rain Dates August 2 & September 20. Route 6A, Yarmouthport. For information: 508-394-7043
  • DNA Gallery presents Jay Critchley, Peter Allen Hoffmann, Jeremy Kost, Andy Rosen now - July 29. For information: 508-487-7700 / info@dnagallery.com
  • Left Bank Gallery presents three New England artists: Mary Bourke, Amy Kaufman and Jennifer O'Connell now - July 31. On Saturday, August 1, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, opening reception for Ellen Granter and Graceann Warn. Exhibit August 1-14. 25 Commercial Street, Wellfleet. For information: 508-349-9451 / www.leftbankgallery.com
  • Woodruff's Art Center is showing Wood, Wire and Paint by David Masch and Jeanne Swan. The exhibition runs now - August 1. Open Monday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm and Sunday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. 1 North Market Street, Mashpee Commons, Mashpee. For information: 508-477-5767 / woodruffsartcenter@verizon.net
  • Studio on Slough Road presents Character Study: The Realism & Interpretation of Painters Sally Vince & Courtney Giovinazzi on Saturday, August 8, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. For information: 508-367-5749 / www.studioonsloughroad.com
  • Dakota De Smet and Ellie Weinberger are showing their oil paintings of Cape Cod scenes and Still Lifes at the Brewster Ladies' Library now - August 15. Opening reception is Saturday, August 1, 4:00 - 6:00 pm. 1822 Main Street (Route 6A), Brewster.
  • Rowley Gallery presents Charcoal Portraits by Janet Gilmore on Fridays, now - August 28, 4:00 - 6:00 pm; Painting Demonstrations & Gallery Talks on Saturdays, now - September, 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Please bring a lawn chair. No appointment. 84 Route 6A,  Orleans. For information: 508-255-3690 / www.elizabethrowleygallery.com
  • The Chatham Historical Society presents a lecture by Jane Turano-Thompson titled Photography and the Maritime Experience in America, 1840-1880 on Sunday, August 16, 2:00 pm. Chatham Community Center, 702 Main Street, Chatham. For information: 508-945-5175
  • The Harbor your Arts Artist Shanties are open for the season! Over 24 artists will occupy 6 of the artist shanties.  The shanties are now open seven days a week, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm through Labor Day. Bismore Park, Hyannis Harbor. For information: 508-862-4767 / www.harboryourarts.com
  • Guild of Chatham Painters Summer 2009 Exhibit Schedule now - September 4; Thursdays 9:30 am - 5:30 pm and Fridays 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. Front Lawn of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 625 Main Street, Chatham. For information: www.guildofchathampainters.com
  • Woods Hole Bridge Reconstruction at the Woods Hole Historical Museum. The show runs now - October 10.  Also on exhibition is the work of six area potters. The show runs now - October 10. Partially funded by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod. 579 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole. For information: 508-548-7270 / www.woodsholemuseum.org
  • Pilgrims, Patriots and Products on view at Provincetown Museum now - November 30, explores how the marketplace has exploited a mythical image of America's colonial past. 1 High Pole Hill Road, Provincetown. For information: 508-487-1310 / www.pilgrim-monument.org
Visual Arts Offered Weekly
  • Guild of Harwich Artists has Monday Art-in-the-Park shows at Doane Park in Harwich Port.  The Gallery is located at 551 Route 28 in Harwich Port. For information 508-432-1012.
  • Artful Thursdays at the Cape Cod Museum of Art: Talks by exhibiting curators at 11:00 am, docent-led museum tours at 2:00 pm, and special events on selected Thursday evenings. Off Route 6A, 60 Hope Lane, Dennis. For information 508-385-4477 x12 / www.ccmoa.org.
  • Pearl Street in Hyannis is home to Sarah Holl Artspace, open Saturdays 1:00 - 4:00 pm and by appointment (www.sarahholl.com).  Artist work studios at 50 Pearl with artists Melanie Chartier, Carole Ann Danner, Deb Donovan, Jenny Fragosa, Ken Gavin and pottery studio of Molly Driscoll. For information: 508-862-4787 / www.harboryourarts.com


Performing Arts

Monomoy Theatre is Showing. . .

Monomoy Theater sign The Ohio University Players have announced the schedule for their 52nd season at the Monomoy Theatre:

July 21-25: Dracula

July 30-August 8
: Honk!

August 11-15: Romeo & Juliet

August 18-22: The Trip to Bountiful

August 25-29: Room Service

Monomoy Theatre is located at 716 Main Street in Chatham. For information and tickets call 508-945-1589 or visit www.monomoytheatre.org.


Mwalim at the The Black Spot on Tonight

Mwalim
Mwalim at the The Black Spot Cafe Thursday, July 23 at 8:30 pm.

Soul artist who embodies the time-honored tradition of the multifaceted singer, songwriter and producer. Emerging from the east coast small club circuit

The Black Spot Cafe is located at 10 Ocean Street in Hyannis. For information call 508-771-4004 or visit www.theblackspotcafe.com.


Payomet Performs! with Lineup of Music, Film and Theatre 

flamenco dancer Thursday, July 23 and Friday, July 24 at 8:00 pm
Truro Shorts: Celebration of Truro


Sunday, July 26
at 6:00 pm
Gypsy Heart and Flamenco Here and There

Sunday, July 26 at 8:00 pm
Juanito Pascual


The Payomet Performing Arts Tent is located at the Highlands Center in the Cape Cod National Seashore, 29 Old Dewline Road (off South Highland Road) in North Truro. For information and tickets call 508-487-5400 or visit www.ppactruro.org.


Cape Cod Melody Tent: July's Entertainment

Melody Tent
ABBA The Music
Thursday, July 23 at 8:00 pm: Buddy Guy with Quinn Sullivan

Saturday, July 25 at 8:00 pm: Comedian Joy Behar

Tuesday, July 28 at 8:00 pm: An Evening With The Rat Pack Is Back

Wednesday, July 29 at 11:00 am: Kaleidoscope Children's Theatre Presents Snow White

Thursday, July 30 at 8:00 pm: ABBA The Music

For tickets call 1-800-745-3000 or visit melodytent.org/events.php or visit the Melody Tent box office, located at 21 West Main Street in Hyannis, open daily, noon - 6:00 pm.


Starcreations Theater presents Mrs. Doubtfire 

Starcreations Theater presents Mrs. Doubtfire on Thursday, July 23 and 30 and Saturday August 1 and 8 at 7:30 pm held at the Tilden Arts Studio Theatre.

Tilden Arts Studio Theatre is located on the campus of Cape Cod Community College, 2240 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable. For information and reservations call 508-747-1234 or email info@starcreations.org.





Beachcomber Music Listings

Beachcomber

Thursday, July 23, 9:00 pm: The Alternate Routes

Friday, July 24, 9:00 pm: Will Dailey with Dana Labb and No Casino

Saturday, July 25, 10:00 pm: Jenny Dee and the Delinquents; The Lights Out; John Powhida International Airport

Sunday, July 26, 4:00 pm: Incredible Casuals

Monday, July 27, 10:00 pm: Squirrel Nut Zippers

Tuesday, July 28, 9:00 pm: King Yellowman and the Sagittarius Band

Wednesday, July 29, 9:00 pm: Jermaine Wells and the Ill Funk Ensemble

For information and tickets call 508-349-6055 or visit www.thebeachcomber.com.


Counter Productions at the Provincetown Theater Presents Take Me Out

Take Me Out Take Me Out by Richard Greenberg, directed by Patrick Falco, is at the Provincetown Theater. Performances are Wednesdays and Thursdays, now - August 20 at 7:30 pm.

On Saturday, September 5 will be Art Performance with Robert Cardinal.

Provincetown Theater is located at 238 Bradford Street in Provincetown. For information and tickets call 508-487-9793 or visit www.provincetowntheater.org.







More Performing Arts
  • British Beer CompanyJuly Entertainment in Falmouth, Hyannis and Sandwich now-July 31. For information: 508-888-6610 / www.britishbeer.com
  • 18th Annual Woods Hole Film Festival Saturday, July 25-Saturday, August 1 at various locations in Woods Hole. For information: 508-495-3456 / www.woodsholefilmfestival.org
  • The Cape Cod Conservatory's Falmouth Campus is presenting USA Perspective. USA Perspective - Music Showcase with Gary Girouard and Louis Landon. The exhibit runs now-August 7, weekdays from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. 60 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. For information: 508-540-0611 / www.capecodconservatory.org
  • The Academy Playhouse  presents Art, featuring Peter Milsky, Rick Smith and Paul Widegrin, Mondays, now - August 31 at 8:00. For information and tickets: 508-255-1963 / www.apacape.org
  • The Optimist Café presents Kami Lyle Thursday, July 23 ; The Fred Clayton Trio Friday and Saturday, July 24 and 25. All performances are at 6:30 pm. 134 Main Street (Route 6A), Yarmouthport. For information: 508-362-1024 / www.optimistcafe.com
  • Live entertainment at 8:00 pm at The Grand Cru Wine Bar.  Friday, July 24 Lori Colombo & Jim Robitaille Duo; Saturday, July 25 Ibis Trio Jazz Band; Friday, July 31 Bart Weisman. The Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Route 132 & Bearse's Way. For information: 508-771-3000
  • Shakespeare in the Park Sunday, July 26 and free Friday night concerts now-August 21, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm. Aselton Park, Hyannis - corner of South and Ocean Street. For information: 508-862-4990 / www.harboryourarts.com
  • Meeting House Chamber Music Festival Sunday, July 26 - First Parish Unitarian, Route 6A, Brewster; Monday, July 27 - Church of the Holy Spirit Episcopal, 204 Monument Road, Orleans. For information and tickets: 508-896-3344 / www.meetinghousemusic.org
  • Walking Tours of Historic Sandwich Village Thursdays, July 30, August 13 and August 27. Join author/naturalist Thornton Burgess as portrayed by actor David B. Hobbs on an easy one mile tour of the village Burgess knew as a child. Thornton W. Burgess Museum, 4 Water Street (Route 130), Sandwich. For information: 508-888-6870 / www.thorntonburgess.org
  • Elements Theatre Company presents Rumors by Neil Simonand directed byDanielle Dwyer, CJ. Performances Friday and Sunday evenings at 7:30 pm and Saturday Dinner Theatre at 6:00 pm. August 7-9, 14-16. Paraclete House, Rock Harbor, Orleans. For information and tickets: 508-240-2400 / www.gdaf.org
Performing Arts Offered Weekly
  • A Chord in the Hand, a club for people who enjoy traditional folk songs, child ballads, classic protest songs, sea shanties, and the like, meets on Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth. For information: Elizabeth Moisan 508-394-3679 / liz1485@verizon.net / www.cultural-center.org
  • The Photographic Society of Cape Cod meets year round on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 7:00 - 9:30 pm. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth. For information: 508-428-3937
  • Open Mic Night at The International Inn, 662 Main Street in Hyannis, Wednesdays. Blues, Rock, Jam, Funk, Fusion, Acoustic, Full Band, Improv, Comedy. Featuring The Clayton's Hat Jam Band.
  • FilmArt@PAAM screenings are held twice a month on Thursdays, 7:00 pm in the museum's galleries. Provincetown Art Association and Museum, 460 Commercial Street, Provincetown. For information: Howard Karren 508-487-9457 / hjkarren@mac.com
  • Cape Cod Art Association invites photographers, amateur and professionals, to join their Camera Club, which meets second and fourth Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, educational pre-meetings at 6:30. CapeAbilities, Inc., Lyndon Center, 895 Mary Dunn Road, Independence Park, Hyannis. For information: 508-362-2909 / curator@capecodartassoc.org  / www.capecodartassoc.org
  • Harry's Cajun Bar & Grill invites all musicians to Funky Sunday Jam Night with Funktapuss at 7:30 pm. 700 Main Street, Hyannis.


Literature

Writers Who Paint at Julie Heller Gallery

Me and my Shadow
Me and My Shadow
The Julie Heller Gallery hosts Annie Dillard and Ellen Langer on Friday, July 24 at 7:00 pm.

Gallery hours are 11:00 am - 11:00 pm and always by appointment.

Julie Heller Gallery is located at 2 Gosnold Street in Provincetown. For information call 508-487-2169 or visit www.juliehellergallery.com.



More Literature  . . .
  • WCAI presents Brunch With Cokie; an interview with NPR Senior News Analyst Cokie Roberts on Friday, August 14 at 10:00 am. Brunch at Farm Neck Golf Club Cafe in Oak Bluffs. For information and reservations: 508-548-9600
  • 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 every month, two Cape Cod authors will read from their published prose. Jacob Sears Memorial Library, 23 Center Street, East Dennis. For information: 508-385-8151


Family

Productions at Cape Rep Theatre

Stones in His PocketsNow - July 25: Stones in His Pockets in the Outdoor Theatre.

Now-September 1, Tuesday and Wednesdays at 10:00 am: The Emperor's New Clothes

Now-September 1, Tuesday at 10:00 am: Pitter Patter Puppets (no performance August 4)

Now-September 13, Sundays at 6:30 pm: We'd Like to Propose a Toast!

Cape Rep Theatre is located at 3299 Route 6A in Brewster. For information and tickets call 508-806-1888 or visit  www.caperep.org.


Harwich Junior Theatre Shows

Beauty and the Beast

Now - August 6:Beauty and the Beast, adapted by Stephen Russell, directed by Rob Zapple, and choreographed by Michele Zapple

July 24-25, July 31, August 1, August 14-15, August 21-22, August 28-29 and September 2-6 at 8:00 pm: Elvis... The King and Me, by Jay Stewart, musical direction by Robert Wilder, directed by Nina Schuessler

The Harwich Junior Theatre is located at 105 Division Street in West Harwich. For information or tickets call 508-432-2002 ext. 4 or visit  www.hjtcapecod.org.


Magical Nights With Family Movies at Wellfleet Preservation Hall

Movie Nights Films start at sunset. The pre-film activities begin at 7:00 pm. Set up your beach chairs or blankets in the beautiful garden and enjoy a pre-film activity in keeping with the theme of the night's movies.
 
Tuesday July 28: Cops and Robbers Night
Tuesday, August 4: Surfer Night
Tuesday, August 25: Pirate Night

For information or rain locations visit  wellfleetpreservationhall.org/events.





More Family
  • Harwich Junior Theatre will be offering four Special Fridays Theatre Workshops for Kids this summer at Cotuit Center for the Arts. Mary Arnault instructs classes now - August 7, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. For information and enrollment forms: 508-428-0669 / www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org
  • Six weeks of Summer Arts Day-Camps for kids ages 6-12, now-August 21, at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. All camps are Monday-Friday, 9:00 - 11:45 am. Snack included. Topics include photography, arts and crafts, creative writing, scrapbooking, and jewelry-making. 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth. For information and registration form: 508-394-7100 / www.cultural-center.org
  • Capesters, Inc. is a offering a summer art program for students ages 6-8, 9-12 and 13-15. July 27-31: Marine Animals; August 3-7: Sea Serpent, Mermaids and Treasure Boxes; August 10-14: New England Birds. The Old Schoolhouse, 3328 Main Street (Route 6A), Barnstable. For information: 508-534-9494 / capesters.blogspot.com
  • The Cotuit Center for the Arts offers Summer Art, an intensive program for students, ages 12 - 16, with an enthusiastic interest in art. Sculpture, drawing, painting, and photography will be taught. The 2-week session is July 27 - August 7. Tuition includes all materials, equipment, and studio fees. 4404 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Cotuit. For information: 508-428-0669 / www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org
  • The Harwich Junior Theatre's summer classes are for all ages. July 27 - August 21. Classes include Creative Movement, Creative Drama, Teen Acting, Musical Theatre, Basic Acting, Technical Theatre, Comedy Improv, Playwriting, Film Acting, and more. 105 Division Street, West Harwich. For information: 508-432-2022 x11 / www.hjtcapecod.org
  • The Guyer Barn has several classes geared for children this summer.   Many offer discounts and "drop in" days. Classes include: Summer Art Camps for Kids with Melanie Chartier; Fun with Clay and More! with Molly DriscollsmARTs-When Art Meets Science with with Mellissa Morris; Kids Improv and Teen Acting Lab Workshops with Laura Latrelle and Tom Kee. Workshops offered for teens and adults this summer include: Mixed Media Workshop with Sarah Holl; Embellished Mirrors with Alfie Glover; Exploring Abstract Art with Bonnie Brewer; Landscape Meditations with Bernadette Waystack; Watercolor Realism: Landscapes and Seascapes of Cape Cod with Sandy O'Connor. Guyer Barn is located at 250 South Street Hyannis in Hyannis. For information: 508-862-4767 / www.harboryourarts.com
  • Meryl's Music and Arts Center announces open registration for its 6-week summer session of classes for Cape Cod families.  Offering Music Together for children 0-5 and their adult caregivers in Orleans, Harwich, Sandwich, and Cataumet.  Also offering a new program, Making Musical Instruments, for kids 4-6 in Harwich and Sandwich.  For information 508-432-5240 / www.merylsmusicandarts.com
  • Cape Cod Museum of Art is offering a wide variety of adult classes and workshops, and 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 information: 508-385-4477 / www.ccmoa.org
  • The Callie Lewis Tyber Center for the Arts are offering classes: Monday Kids Create Camp; Hands on Healing with Art; Tuesday Yoga, Intro to Needle Felting; Oil Painting for Beginners; Cartooning; Clay; Beginners Drawing; Wednesday Kids Create Camp; Creative Painting; Thursday Watercolors; Drawing/Pastels; Friday Kids Create Camp; Open Art Studio for Teens. 36 Bates Road, Mashpee Commons North, Mashpee. For information and to register: 508-292-1417 / www.cltartcenter.com


Classes and Workshops

Workshops at Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill

Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill
August 3-7, 9:00 am - noon: painting workshop with Jan Lhormer at the Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove Street, Sandwich.

August 10-14: Bill Evaul is teaching a workshop called The Provincetown Print.

Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill is located at 10 Meetinghouse Road, Truro. For information call 508-349-7511 or visit www.castlehill.org.







Classes and Workshops
Please check out our Family Section for additional Classes and Workshops for Children
  • The Cape Cod Art Association is is offering several weekend workshops through the summer. 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable. For information: 508-362-2909 / www.capecodartassoc.org
  • Summer Weekly Workshops in South Wellfleet, Monday-Thursday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Workshop Methods are informed by the traditions of teaching established on the Outer Cape, i.e. Charles Hawthorne and Hans Hoffman, as well as others, and by basic methods enjoyed by students enrolled in degree programs within the fine arts. For information: 508-349-0976 / www.projectarts.org/workshops.html


Applications, Grants, Spaces and Work

Exhibit your work at the Sturgis Library

Sturgis Library The Sturgis Library has exhibition space available.  Please visit online for exhibits and displays and for an application form.

The Sturgis Library is located at 3090 Main Street in Barnstable. For information call 508-362-8448 or visit www.sturgislibrary.org.



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 information: www.artsfoundation.org/careers
  • Counter Productions, the primary renter at the Provincetown Theater, is employing stage crew and tech people for their 2009 Summer Season. The Provincetown Theater is located at 238 Bradford Street in Provincetown. For information: www.counter-productions.org
  • The Harwich Summer Arts and Craft Festivals, on August 8-9, are accepting applications from artists and craftspeople. Information and applications for exhibit space are available from Harwich Cranberry Festival Summer, Crafts Registrar, P.O. 555, Harwich Port, MA 02646. For information: 508-527-7620 / mcmanused@msn.com
  • Painters, sculptors, photographers and printmakers may register for ART at the FARM (Meetinghouse Farm outdoor Show and Sale in West Barnstable on August 15 during the Village Festival) For information, or to register: Jean Carbonell 508-362-1339 / carbonel@cape.com / Pat Nickerson patnickersonart@yahoo.com
  • Playwrights' Lab of the Provincetown Theater Company announces a call for submissions for its Fall Playwrights' Festival. Submissions due by August 29 Festival dates November 7-8 and November 14-15.  For information: www.newprovincetownplayers.org
  • The Falmouth Cultural Council's Art Market is up and going for its third summer. It is running now - September 3, every Thursday from 3:00 - 8:00 pm, at Town Hall Square in Falmouth. There is no charge if nothing is sold and only a 15% commission on what is sold. Proceeds go towards the Falmouth Cultural Council's grants pool to be given to local artists and arts organizations. For information: martket@verizon.net
  • Robert John Cook hosts The Art Of Spiritual Gifts on Thursday, February 4, 2010, 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Cape Cod Museum of Art. Selected artists will answer the question "What Spiritual Gifts have you received and what/how have those Spiritual Gifts been used in your art?" For information: 508-367-5571 / MayflowerStudio@aol.com
  • Samuell Day Gallery Outdoor Arts & Fine Crafts is seeking artists, craftspersons, and musicians: No commission, rent your space by the day, week, or month. All days except Tuesday available for rent. One acre of beautiful grounds at 4039 Rt 6A in Cummaquid, MA.  Submit photos to c_samuell@hotmail.com or bring samples of your work to Samuell Day Gallery, 4039 Rt 6A, Cummaquid, MA.  Musicians can submit demo to Samuell Day Gallery on Facebook or drop off a CD at Samuell Day Gallery.
  • 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 a creative skill are asked to volunteer and share their skills with veterans. For information or to participate: Robert John Cook 508-367-5571 / MayflowerStudio@aol.com

Auditions

Auditions
  • Counter Productions is holding auditions for Insatiable Hunger by Meryl Cohn, with music by Susan Goldberg and Billy Hough. Roles available are for five female roles, ages 18 to 50, and three male roles, ages 18 to late 40s. Audition dates are Monday August 3 and Wednesday August 5, from 3:00 - 6:30 pm at the Provincetown Theatre, 238 Bradford Street, Provincetown.  Performance Dates are October 2-23. For information: insatiablehunger2009@gmail.com
  • Cape Rep Theatre announces auditions for Our Country's Good by Timberlake Wertenbaker. Art Devine will direct. Auditions on Sundays, August 9 and August 16 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm and 7:00 - 9:00 pm in the Indoor Theatre, Route 6A, East Brewster. Headshots and resumes are preferred but not required. For information: 508-896-1888 / www.caperep.org


Events

Las Vegas Night at Wellfleet Preservation Hall
With a Texas Hold 'Em Tournament
Wellfleet Prez Hall model

An exciting evening of gaming under the stars at Wellfleet Preservation Hall on Thursday, August 13 from 7:00 - 11:00 pm. In addition to the tournament, there will be scores of items at the Silent Auction. Early reservations are recommended. 

Proceeds go to complete the renovation of Prez Hall so that it can open as a community cultural center next year. 

Wellfleet Preservation Hall is located at 335 Main Street in Wellfleet. For information and tickets call 508-349-6972 or email  marla@wellfleetpreservationhall.org or visit www.wellfleetpreservationhall.org.


The Line Up at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod

Friday, July 24, 6:00-8:00 pm: artist reception for Joline Diehl, paintings, in the Board Room, now-August 2.

Friday, July 24, 8:00 - 11:00 pm: Salsa Dance Party. Hosts Doug and Kimberlee McHugh of Ballroom Bliss are professional ballroom dance instructors with over ten years of experience. For information: call 508-760-4071 / email ballroom_bliss@verizon.net / www.ballroom-bliss.com
 
Saturday, July 25, 7:30-9:30 pm: Two Old Friends in Concert, Mac McHale and Emery Hutchins sing and play songs from Ireland

July 28-September 1, 1:30-3:00 pm: six Tuesday afternoons Heirloom Braided Rug: Advanced Class

The Cultural Center of Cape Cod is located at 307 Old Main Street in South Yarmouth. For information call 508-394-7100 or visit www.cultural-center.org.


More Events
  • The Children of the World is a silent auction being held at the Jonathan Bourne Public Library now - August 1, 5:00 pm. The Painted Ladies have created works that are dedicated to various charities that help children nationally and internationally. Sandwich Road, Bourne.
  • Local treasures to be celebrated in a mini-golf course constructed on Hyannis Main Street! Open now - August 9, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm. Near corner of Ocean Street and Main Street (across from Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream), Hyannis. For information: 508-420-2067 / www.BarnstableEducationFoundation.org
  • The Little Beach Gallery hosts over 18 local artists, all inspired by the beaches of Cape Cod showcased through painting, photography, silk, wood, ceramics, glass, pottery and much more! 539 South Street, Hyannis. For information: 508-775-5522 / www.thelittlebeachgallery.com 
  • The Cape Cod Museum of Art presents a new partnership with The Artful Hand Gallery.  The Artful Hand Gallery will have a new retail space at the CCMA, open daily during regular museum hours. Located off Route 6A, 60 Hope Lane, Dennis. For information: 508-385-4477 / www.ccmoa.org
  • The Old Village Art Gallery is a co-op gallery in its third year of operation.  The Gallery represents 10 award winning artist. Open 6 days a week, Monday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, closed Tuesday, and Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 pm.  193 Main Street, Chatham. For information: 508-945-2400
  • The Front Porch Gallery features fine art, handcrafted wooden furniture, pottery and more. Open Thursdays - Mondays, 3:00 - 7:00 pm. 210 Baker Avenue, Wellfleet. For information: 508-633-0600

Submit Your Upcoming Events!

Submit your events to The Voice of the Arts on Cape Cod

The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod's Weekly Arts and Culture Insider Update
Submission deadline is Wednesdays noon.


The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod 3 Shootflying Hill Road, Centerville, MA 02632  TEL: 508-362-0066

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