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Celebrate the Arts and Culture of Cape Cod
Fall for the Arts: Three-Day Festival
Contact the AFCC now to be featured
 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 info@artsfoundation.org or visit www.artsfoundation.org/fall-for-the-arts.
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Final Week to Enjoy Citizens Bank Summer Concert Series!
A perfect way to spend a sunny, warm, summer evening
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and the Citizens Bank Foundation presents 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 August 14 - August 21:
Friday, August 14 at 6:00-7:30 pm, Falmouth, Daniel Byrnes
Friday, August 14 at 6:00-7:30 pm, Sandwich, Stage Door Canteen
Monday, August 17 at 7:00-8:30 pm, Dennis, Crabgrass
Monday, August 17 at 6:00-7:30 pm, Harwich, Kami Lyle
Tuesday, August 18 at 6:00-7:30 pm, Hyannis, The Moonlighters
Wednesday, August 19 at 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Eastham, Joanna White and Company
Thursday, August 20 at 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Mashpee, Pat Ryan
Friday, August 21 at 6:00-7:30 pm, Falmouth, Tripping Lily
Friday, August 21 at 6:00-7:30 pm, Sandwich, Fred Clayton
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.
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Join the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod - Fly Free to Nantucket!
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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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New Exhibit at Guyer Art Barn Features Artist Mellissa Morris
Mellissa Morris will be featured in a solo exhibit, Nesting, at the Guyer Barn. The exhibit runs August 14 - 23, with an artist reception on Friday, August 14 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Nesting is the result of a yearlong exploration in light, space, time, shape, and color. After investigating birds and nests in their environments and reading extensively on how birds build their nests and where, Mellissa Morris built her own nests in her studio.
Guyer Art Barn is located at 250 South Street in Hyannis. For more information call 508-862-4990 or visit www.harboryourarts.com.
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Michael Fennelly Gallery Presents Grey Dey's Presence
Michael Fennelly Gallery is pleased to announce Presence, the second gallery exhibition for Provincetown painter Grey Day, August 14 - 21. A reception will be held on Friday, August 14 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
Grey Day returns with a new collection of male figures in oil and pastel. Presence continues to explore the artist's interest in the identity politics of appearance.
Michael Fennelly Gallery is located at 368 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-3109 or email fennellygallery@aol.com.
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Exhibit of New Work at artSTRAND
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New work by artSTRAND owners/artists Bert
Yarborough, Jim
Peters, Bailey
Bob Bailey and guest artist Katherine
Bradford will be on exhibit August 14 -
September 2, with an opening reception on Friday, August
14 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm. The show will be artSTRAND's final
individual artist exhibition of the season.
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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Painting Demonstrations and Talks at The Rowley Gallery
The Rowley Gallery offers Saturday afternoon painting demonstrations and talks through the month of August from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.
August 15: John Clayton - Oil Painting Demonstration
August 22: Janet Gilmore - Pastel Portrait Demonstration
August 29: Tom Eaton - Still Life Demonstration
September 5: Dorothy Strauss - Talk - Fauve to Abstract
Rowland Gallery is located at 84 Route 6A in Orleans. For more information call 508-255-3690.
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| Denis Kelly at Winstanley-Roark Fine Arts Gallery
 | Morning on Commercial Street
by Denise Kelly
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An artist reception for Robert Roark will be held on Saturday, August 15 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. The exhibit runs August 15 - 21.
Denise Kelly is a master of capturing the
visual impression and expressing the mood that it inspires. Her oil paintings
often depict quiet moments; she invites the viewer to be drawn into the scene and share that mood.
Winstanley-Roark Fine Arts Gallery is located at 744 Route 6A in Dennis. For more information call 508-385-4713 or visit www.masterfulart.com.
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Special Art Reception at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
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The Cultural Center of Cape Cod is hosting a special art reception for Lisa Sawlit, featuring a musical performance by Soprano Joanna Porackova, on August 15 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Lisa's exhibit, Venus by the Sea, will fill the Great Hall now - August 30. The exhibit includes her work and works from her private art collection.
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod is located at 307 Old Main Street in SOuth Yarmouth. For more information call 508-394-7100 or visit www.cultural-center.org.
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From Four Directions at Left Bank Gallery
 | Salt Pond by Peter Batchelder
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From Four Directions, paintings of the Cape from four unique perspectives, will be on exihibit August 15 - 28 at Left Bank Gallery. The show features work by Del-Bourree Bach, Peter Batchelder, Steven Kennedy and Joyce Zavorskas. Meet the artists at a gallery reception on Saturday, August 15, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Left Bank Gallery is located at 25 Commercial Street in Wellfleet. For more information call 508-349-9451, or visit www.leftbankgallery.com.
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The Sunshine Show at Color Obsession Gallery
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Color Obsession Gallery will hold an opening reception for The Sunshine Show on Saturday, August 15, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. There will be hand blown and stained glass, kiln formed and fused, sculpted, mosaic and lampworked, glass sparkles throughout the Gallery tableaux. The show will run from August 16 - September 18.
Color Obsession is located at 15 Joy Street in South Cape Village, Mashpee (near the Mashpee Rotary on Route 28). For more information call 508-246-6246 or visit www.ColorObsessionGallery.com.
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Truro/Truro at the Highland House Museum
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 more information call 508-789-6916 or visit www.21intruro.com.
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Artist Walter Ford at PAAM
 | Nila by Walter Ford
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On Sunday, August 16 at 11:00 am, Walton Ford will offer a
two-hour public presentation at the Provincetown
Art Association and Museum. Attendees will have
the opportunity to converse with the artist, ask
questions, and view original
artworks.
PAAM is located at 460 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information or reservations call 508-487-1750 or email cmccarthy@paam.org or visit www.paam.org.
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Michael Ornstein New Works on Paper at the Falmouth Jewish Congregation
 | F1 by Michael Marisi Ornstein
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The Falmouth Jewish Congregation is hosting its annual Summer Series featuring films, theater, art exhibits, documentaries, and
speakers. FJC is displaying an exhibit by Michael Ornstein now - August 17.
The Falmouth Jewish Congregation is located at 7 Hatchville Road in East Falmouth. For more information call 508-540-0602
or visit www.falmouthjewish.org/SpecialEvents.asp.
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Cape Cod Woodturners Art Show at the Brewster Ladies Library
The Cape Cod Woodturners present the work of local woodturners at the Brewster Ladies Library. The exhibit is on display August 18 - 22 during regular library hours, with demonstrations on Saturday, August 22 at 10:00.
The Brewster Ladies Library is located at 1822 Main Street. For more information call 508-896-7858.
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Hans Hofmann Exhibition at PAAM
 | | Lillian Orlowsky |
The exhibition at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Search For the Real: Hans Hofmann and His Students, brings together more
than thirty drawings by several of Provincetown's
most celebrated contemporary artists. This
exhibition features fifteen drawings by renowned Abstract Expressionist Hans Hofmann. Twenty prefatory drawings by notable Hofmann students will also be on view.
The exhibit is on view now - October 11. On Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 pm Robert Henry, Selina
Trieff and Myrna Harrison will lead a panel discussion.
PAAM is located at 460 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-1750 or visit www.paam.org.
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Alden Gallery Presents Forbidden Colors
 |  | Over-Shadowed by Laurence Young
Standing in the Waves by Robert Morgan
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The Alden Gallery is exhibiting a two-person show, titled Forbidden Colors: New Work by Laurence Young and Robert Morgan, now - August 19.
Gallery hours are daily 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, or by appointment.
The Alden Gallery is located at 423 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-4230 or visit www.aldengallery.com.
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| Kahn/Selesnick, Peik Larsen, and Sarah Lutz at DNA Gallery
 | Funnel by Sarah Lutz
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DNA Gallery announces a new exhibition featuring Kahn/Selesnick, Peik Larsen, and Sarah Lutz. The exhibit runs now - August 19.
Friends of the Museum, a group show curated by Russell LaMontagne, will run concurrently in DNA's side space.
DNA Gallery is located at 288 Bradford Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-7700 or email info@dnagallery.com.
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Jacob Cooley and Ann Scott at Lyman-Eyer Gallery
 | Gathering Light by Jacob Cooley
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The Lyman-Eyer Gallery presents a two-person exhibition of new landscapes by Jacob Cooley and Ann Scott. The exhibition runs now - August 19.
A two-person exhibition of new male figurative by Robert Sherer and William Cash will be on exhibit August 21 - September 2 with the opening reception on Friday, August 21 at 7:00 pm.
The Lyman-Eyer Gallery is located at 432 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-3937 or visit www.lymaneyerart.com.
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New Work form Gallery Artists at The Schoolhouse Gallery
 | Mark Adams
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The Schoolhouse Gallery presents new work from gallery artists now - August 19. The artists exhibiting are Mark Adams, Daniel Heyman, Sharon Horvath, and Paul Lee.
The Schoolhouse Gallery is located at 494 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-4800 or email mike@schoolhouseprovincetown.com.
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New Exhibition at the Rice/Polak Gallery
 | Olga Antonova
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The Rice/Polak Gallery is pleased to announce its third exhibition of the 2009 season, featuring the work of Olga Antonova, Pedro Bonnin, and David Prifti. The exhibition runs now - August 20.
The Rice/Polak Gallery is located at 430 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-1052 or visit www.ricepolakgallery.com.
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Harvey Dodd Reception at Cape Light Fine Art Gallery
 | Dune by Harvey Dodd
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Cape Light Fine Art Gallery will be holding an artist's reception showcasing the watercolors of longtime Provincetown artist, Harvey Dodd, on Friday, August 21 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
Cape Light Fine Art Gallery is located at 372 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-2787 or visit www.capelightfineart.com.
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Larry Szycher paintings at the Kendall Art Gallery
 | | Old 6A, Truro by Larry Szycher |
An exhibit of paintings by Larry Szycher, titled Where the Heart Returns, is being shown now - August 21 at the Kendall Art Gallery.
Gallery hours are Tuesday -
Saturday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm, Sunday 11:30 am - 4:00
pm, and Mondays by appointment.
The Kendall Art Gallery is located at 40 Main Street in Wellfleet. For more information visit www.kendallartgallery.com.
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Hollywood Icons at Harmon Gallery
An exhibition of recent works by Daniel Maffia, titled Hollywood Icons, will be presented at the Harmon Gallery. The show is on display now - August 21.
Daniel's work appeared on the covers of Time, Newsweek, Esquire and other well-known publications. His oil paintings have been exhibited in galleries in Paris, New York and throughout the US.
Harmon Gallery is located at 95 Commercial Street in Wellfleet. For more information call 508-349-0530.
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Three Truro Artists Exhibit at Castle Hill Gallery
Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill is pleased to announce that a three-person art exhibit featuring Truro artists Mona Dukess, Leslie Jackson and N. Cameron Watson will be on display at the Castle Hill Gallery now - August 21. An opening reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, August 13 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.
Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill is located at 10 Meetinghouse Road in Truro. For more information call 508-349-7511 or visit www.castlehill.org.
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| Guy Tringali at the J Miller Gallery
 | Patriots of Pleasant Point by Guy Tringali
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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 more information call
508-539-3888 or visit www.jmillerpictureframer.com.
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Herb Edwards and Mitchell Johnson Exhibit New Works at Munson Gallery
 | Green Bars by Mitchel Johnson.
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Color: Form and Function, a two-man show featuring new works by Herb Edwards of Falmouth and Mitchell Johnson of Palo Alto, is on exhibit now - August 23. Both artists are nationally recognized and have exhibited for many years at major galleries and museums.
The Gallery is located at 880 Main Street in Chatham. For more information call 508-237-5038 or visit www.munsongallery.net.
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Naturally Inspired at Highfield Hall
 Naturally Inspired, a show of paintings abstracted from nature or organic forms, is on exhibit at Highfield Hall now - September 16. A reception with the artists will be held on Wednesday, August 26 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.
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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| Lower and Outer Cape Artists Exhibit
 | Wise Trout by Robert Sabin
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The Lower and Outer Cape Artists (LOCA) will exhibit members' work on Friday, August 28 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at WOMR. Artists exhibiting include Mary Ince, Robert Sabin, Anne Flash, Anne Garton, Lorraine Kujawa, Cis Rossey, and Dee Shippelhute.
Membership in the group is open to Lower and Outer Cape artists. The next meeting of LOCA will be on September 15, 9:30 - 11:00 am, at the CDP in Eastham.
WOMR is located at 494 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information visit lowercapeartistsgroup.blogspot.com.
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The Studio on Slough Road Presents Character Study
 | Courtney Monks Giovinazzi
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The Studio on Slough Road is bringing together two visiting painters, Courtney Monks Giovinazzi and Sally Vince, to complement the work of Kathleen Sidwell in an opening reception titled Character Study. The three extremely different styles of these artists bring an exciting perspective to how the human form has been represented by all genres of art. The exhibit runs now - August 28.
Studio on Slough Road is located at 75 Slough Road in Brewster. For more information call 508-367-5749 or email studioonslough@yahoo.com or visit www.studioonsloughroad.com.
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The Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship presents On Location
 | Bridge to Tobey Island by Priscilla Levesque
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On Location, an exhibit of watermedia paintings by artist Priscilla Levesque of Cataumet, will be on display from now - August 28 and is open to the public Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 12:00 pm.
The Unitarian - Universalist Fellowship is located at 840 Sandwich Road in Falmouth. For more information visit www.priscillaart.com.
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Sally Bassett Dickeson's Work on Display
 | Kent's Point, Orleans
by Sally Bassett Dickeson |
Local artist Sally Bassett Dickeson presents landscapes and seascapes of Cape Cod in oils at the Cape Cod Five Cent Savings Bank in Orleans now - August 31. Also included in the show are a group of whimsical drawings inspired by childhood stick figures sketches.
Hours are Monday - Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Thursday - Friday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm, and Saturday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. The Cape Cod Five Cent Savings Bank is located at 97 Cranberry Highway in Orleans.
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Exhibition by Master Photographer Alison Shaw
The Cape Cod Conservatory's Master Photographer Series presents the
exhibit of internationally-recognized artistic photographer, Alison
Shaw, of Martha's Vineyard. The exhibit will be on display at the
Conservatory's West Barnstable campus now - August 31.
The Cape Cod Conservatory's West Barnstable campus is located at 2235 Route 132, across from the college. For information call 508-362-2772 or visit www.capecodconservatory.org.
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New Glass Sculpture Collection at The Millstone Sculpture Gallery
 Millstone Sculpture Gallery presents new glass sculpture by Benton Jones. The exhibition, Melting Hemispheres, runs now - September 1.
Millstone Sculpture Gallery is located at 3090 Route 6A in Brewster. For more information call 508-896-2452 or visit www.millstonegallery.com.
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James Wolf: Recent Works on Paper Solo Exhibition at CCftA
 | Untitled Watercolor on Paper by James Wolf
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Cotuit Center for the Arts' founder and Senior Artistic Director, Jamie Wolf, presents his first solo exhibit at the Center featuring spontaneous and vibrant abstract works. The exhibition features technically proficient and imaginative watercolor works presented in an array of forms and formats including sculpture and wearable art. The exhibit runs now - September 5.
The Cotuit Center for the Arts is located at 4404 Falmouth Road (Route 28) in Cotuit. For more information call 508-428-0669 or visit www.CotuitCenterForTheArts.org.
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| Icons of the Civil Rights Movement
 The exhibit Icons of the Civil Rights Movement, by Pamela Chatterton-Purdy, is at the Zion Union Heritage Museum now - September 30.
Museum hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and
Sunday: noon - 4:00 pm.
Zion Union Heritage Museum is located at 276 North Street in Hyannis. For more information call 508-790-9466 or visit www.zionunionheritagemuseum.org.
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artSTRAND's Portfolio Project on Exhibition at Cape Cod Museum of Art
 | Threatened and Endangered Species - Truro
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A selection of works from artSTRAND's Portfolio Project is on exhibition at the Cape Cod Museum of Art now - September 30. This selection is taken from the portfolios produced since 2005 for the Provincetown gallery. The artists represented in this collection of work include: Bob Bailey, Daniel Ranalli, Tabitha Vevers, Paul Bowen, and Maryalice Johnston.
The Cape Cod Museum of Art is located off Route 6A, 60 Hope Lane, on the grounds of Cape Cod Center for the Arts in Dennis. For information call 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
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More Visual Arts
- The Cape Cod Art Association presents Explosions of Color, a members' exhibit and sale. The opening reception and awards will be on Friday, August 14 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. The exhibit runs August 13 - September 7. 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable. For information: 508-362-2909 / www.capecodartassoc.org
Left Bank Gallery exhibit Ellen Granter and
Graceann Warn on display now - August 14. 25 Commercial Street, Wellfleet. For
information: 508-349-9451 / www.leftbankgallery.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.
The Painted Ladies are holding their 6th Annual
Art Show and Sale now-August 15 at the Jonathan Bourne Public Library, Sandwich Road,
Bourne. Open during regular library hours (closed Sundays and Mondays) on
the Mezzanine Level. For information: dpmyers@gis.net
- Harvest Gallery Wine Bar's artist Robert Lavery will be hosting an opening reception on Saturday, August 15 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth. Paintings on exhibit August 15-24. For information: 508-394-7100 / www.cultural-center.org
Falmouth Artists Guild presents its Summer Juried Show now - August 16. 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
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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
Woodruff's Art Center is showing Journeys - Cape Cod and Beyond by Linda Walker and Mary Carroll running now - August 22. 1 North Market Street, Mashpee Commons, Mashpee. For information: 508-477-5767 / woodruffsartcenter@verizon.net
- 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
- Pastels by Deborah
Norton will be on display at Cape Cup now - August 31. Cape Cup is located at 54 Main Street in Orleans. For information call 508-255-1989.
- The Printmakers of Cape Cod will be having an exhibition of small works, titled Printed Visions, at the Maser Gallery at Falmouth Community Television, August 30 - October 1. The opening reception is Sunday, September 13, 3:00 - 5:00 pm. 310 Dillingham Avenue, Falmouth. For information: 508-495-0870 / www.printmakersofcapecod.org.
- 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
Falmouth Artist Guild is exhibiting a show celebrating the 150th birthday of Katherine Lee Bates titled That
Sees Beyond the Years. The exhibition runs now - September 8. 137 Gifford Street, Falmouth. For information: 508-540-3304 / falmouthart.org
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
- The Harbor your Arts Artist Shanties are open seven days a week!
Over 24 artists occupy 6 of the artist shanties. 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
through Labor Day. Bismore Park, Hyannis Harbor. For information:
508-862-4767 / www.harboryourarts.com
- 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.
- 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: 508-896-6655
- 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
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Pied Potter Hamelin's Magical Potter's Wheel at CCMA
 The Cape Cod Museum of Art will host the Pied Potter Hamelin's Magical Potter's Wheel on August 13 at 5:00 pm in the Bank of American/Hunter Gallery. Rick Hamelin will give an hour and a half performance including discussions of pottery making techniques, Massachusetts pottery history and storytelling.
The Cape Cod Museum of Art is located on the grounds of the Cape Cod Center for the Arts, off Route 6A, Hope Lane in Dennis. For more information call 508-385-4477 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
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Jeff Touhy at The Beachcomber
 Following the success of three national tours and recent release of a sophomore recording, NYC-based rocker/songwriter, Jeff Tuohy brings his band back to The Beachcomber on Thursday, August 20 at 10:00 pm.
August 13, 10:00 pm: George Gritzbach Band
August 14, 10:00 pm: Dinosaur Jr.
August 15, 10:00 pm: Apollo Sunshine
August 16, 4:00 pm: Incredible Casuals
August 17,
10:00 pm: Dance Night with DJ Nomad
August 18,
10:00 pm, Reggae Night with DJ Bud E. Green
August 19, 10:00 pm: The Original Wailers
The Beachcomber is located on Cahoon Hollow Beach in the Cape Cod National Seashore. For more information call 508-349-6055 or visit www.thebeachcomber.com.
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Staged Reading of The Guys
 The Woods Hole Theater Company presents a staged reading of The Guys by Anne Nelson, performed by Diane Quaid and Cleo Zani, directed by Lisa Smith. Performances are August 13-15 and 20-22 at 8:00 pm at the Woods Hole Community Hall.
The Guys is a post 9/11 play about a fire captain who comes to see a writer about writing eulogies for his lost men, but it transcends that particular moment of history.
The Woods Hole Community Hall is located at 68 Water Street, Woods Hole. For more information or reservations call 508-540-6525.
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Chandler Travis Philharmonic at Aselton Park
 Chandler Travis Philharmonic will perform on Friday, August 14 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm as part of the Hyannis Harbor Summer Sounds Concert Series.
The final concert in this music series is Friday, August 21 with Lydia Warren, who performs original blues-rock, soul and R&B.
Aselton Park is located at the corner of South Street and Ocean Streets in Hyannis. For more information call 508-862-4990 or visit www.harboryourarts.com.
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Provincetown Jazz Festival This Weekend!
 | | Shawnn Monteiro |
The 5th Annual Provincetown Jazz Festival is this weekend, August 14-16. This is the only three-day jazz festival on Cape Cod and draws jazz musicians from the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom and Europe. The Festival donates a portion of the proceeds to worthy causes on the Cape.
This year's linup includes: String of Pearls, Beat Kaestli, Shawnn Monteiro, New York's Finest Jazz Ensemble, Krisanthi Pappas Trio, and John Harrison III &
Jim Robitaille.
All performances are held at the Provincetown High School located at 12 Winslow Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-274-2513 or visit www.provincetownjazzfestival.org.
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Weekend Entertainment at the Harvest Gallery and Wine Bar
 Friday, August 14, 7:00 - 11:00 pm: Toast and Jam Bluegrass with Tim Dickey
Saturday, August 15, 8:00 - 11:00 pm: Chandler Travis Trio
Sunday, August 16, 6:00 - 10:00 pm: Classic covers and jazz piano with Jeff Lowe
The gallery currently features large paintings by Michael Pearson, Jo Ann Hughes and Courtney Giovinassi.
Harvest Gallery and Wine Bar is located at 776 Main Street in Dennis. For more information call 508-385-2444 or visit www.harvestgallerywinebar.com.
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Tripping Lily CD Release Concert
 Tripping Lily is in concert on August 15 at 7:30 pm at the Pope John Paul II High School Auditorium. The concert is in celebration of releasing their long awaited studio recording The Day Everything Became Nothing. The new record consist of fourteen original compositions all written by the members of Tripping Lily.
Pope John Paul II High School Auditorium is located at 120 High School Road in Hyannis. For more information visit www.trippinglily.com.
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Encore Performance by The Lindsays at the Cultural Center
 The Lindsays will be performing on Saturday, August 15 at 8:00 pm at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. Husband-and-wife duo Stephen and Susan Lindsay have been performing together for more than ten years. Their repertoire includes a mix of songs both old and new, alongside upbeat traditional instrumental jigs and reels played on Irish flute, whistle, and saxophone. Performing with the Lindsays will be an Irish step-dancer and Brian Haley on conga and djembe.
The Cultural Center of Cape Cod is located at 307 Old Main Street in South Yarmouth. For more information or reservations call 508-394-7100 or visit cultural-center.org.
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Academy Playhouse Presents Godspell
 Godspell is presented by The Academy Playhouse, with Josh Koopman as Jesus and DJ Kostka as Judas, now - August 15, Tuesday - Sunday at 8:00 pm.
The Academy Playhouse is located at 120 Main Street in
Orleans. For more information or reservations call 508-255-1963 or visit www.apacape.org.
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August Productions at Monomoy Theatre
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The Ohio University Players have announced the schedule for their 52nd season at the Monomoy Theatre. Shows are Tuesdays - Saturdays at 8:00 pm, with matinees on Thursdays at 2:00 pm.
now - August 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 more information and tickets call 508-945-1589 or visit www.monomoytheatre.org.
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Performances at Payomet Performing Arts Center
 The Payomet Performing Arts Center presents Jean Paul Satre's No Exit now - August 15. Performances at 8:00 pm.
Investment Strategies For The Post - Money World, a new musical by Gip Hoppe, will run on August 20-22, 27-29. Performances at 8:00 pm.
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 more information and tickets call 508-487-5400 or
visit www.ppactruro.org.
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Cape Cod Opera Presents Cosi fan tutte
 Cape Cod Opera presents one performance only of Mozart's Cosi fan tutte or Lessons for Lovers, on Sunday, August 16 at 3:00 pm on the stage of the Tilden Auditorium.
The plot, written by Lorenzo de Ponte, is to be sung and spoken in English. The story is of the challenges two sisters face to remain faithful to their fiancés under trying, tempting and hilarious circumstances.
Tilden Auditorium is located on the campus of Cape Cod Community College, Route 132 in West Barnstable. For information call 508-945-9274 or for tickets call 508 246-0039 or visit www.capecodopera.org.
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Shows Now Playing at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (WHAT)
 now - August 16: Laughing Wild, Wednesday - Sunday at 7:30 pm on the Harbor Stage now - August 23: The Happy Oyster Spectacular Show, Sunday at 8:00 pm on the Julie Harris Stage August 25: Death by Chocolate, Tuesday at 7:30 pm on the Harbor Stage
now - September 5:The Little Dog Laughed, Tuesday - Saturday at 8:00 pm on the Julie Harris Stage
WHAT's Julie Harris Stage is located at 2357 Route 6 in Wellfleet. The Harbor Stage is located at 1 Kendrick Avenue in Wellfleet. For more information or tickets call 508-349-9428 or visit www.what.org.
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Cape Cod Melody Tent: This Week's Entertainment
Almost all of the upcoming shows at the Melody Tent this week are sold out! Two shows have tickets remaining:
Wednesday, August 19 at 8:00 pm: Great Big Sea
Friday, August 21 at 8:00 pm: B.B. King
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Counter Productions at the Provincetown Theater Presents 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 more information and tickets call 508-487-9793 or visit www.provincetowntheater.org.
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Woods Hole Film Festival "Best of the Fest" to Screen at Payomet
Lower Cape audiences will have the opportunity to see the best films from this year's Woods Hole Film Festival when the "Best of the Fest" heads to the Payomet Center for the Arts from August 23-25 at 6:00 pm.
The
Payomet Center for the Arts is located at the Highlands Center in the
Cape Cod National Seashore, 29 Old Dewline Road (off South Highland
Road) in North Truro. For more information and tickets call 508-487-5400 or
visit www.ppactruro.org.
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U.S. Air Force Wind Ensemble in Concert at Highfield Hall
The New England Winds, a performing ensemble of the United States Air Force Band of Liberty based at Hanscom Air Force Base, will be in concert on August 25 at 7:00 pm at Highfield Hall. The concert, including popular, Broadway, patriotic, jazz and folk music, is tailored to audiences of all ages and promises to be an entertaining combination of musical excellence and showmanship. This concert is indoors and seating is limited, so reservations are strongly suggested.
Highfield Hall is located at 56 Highfield Drive in Falmouth. For more information or reservations call 508-495-1878 or email reservations@highfieldhall.org or visit www.highfieldhall.org.
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Sylvia at Cotuit Center for the Arts
 Cotuit Center for the Arts is proud to present Sylvia by A. R. Gurney. John Williams directs this modern romantic comedy. The show runs from now - August 30 with performances at 8:00 pm on Thursday - Saturday and Sunday matinee performances at 4:00 pm.
Cotuit Center for the Arts is located at 4404 Falmouth Road (Route 28) in Cotuit. For more information or tickets call 508-428-0669 or visit www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org. The Passport to the Arts will be accepted for this production.
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Tickets Now Available for the Tennessee Williams Theater Festival
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The Tennessee Williams Theater Festival box office is now open for individual ticket sales and discount packages for performances and events that celebrate the work and spirit of America's great playwright, Tennessee Williams, from September 24 - 27.
The Festival box office is located at Crown and Anchor at 247 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information or tickets call 866-789-8266or visit www.twptown.org.
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More Performing Arts
- The Optimist Cafe presents Kami Lyle on Thursday, August 13
at 6:30 pm and the The Dan Sullivan Trio on Saturday, August 15 at 6:30 pm. 134 Main Street (Route 6A),
Yarmouthport. For information: 508-362-1024 / www.optimistcafe.com
Elements Theatre Company presents Rumors by Neil Simon and, directed by Danielle Dwyer, CJ. Performances Friday and Sunday evenings at 7:30 pm and Saturday Dinner Theatre at 6:00 pm. August 14-16. Paraclete House, Rock Harbor, Orleans. For information and tickets: 508-240-2400 / www.gdaf.org
- The Grand Cru Wine Bar August Entertainment lineup: August 14, 28-29 Lori Columbo & Jim Robitaille Duo; August 15 Mark Bornfield & D'Jamin; August 21 Bart Weisman; August 22 Ibis Trio Jazz Band. The Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Route 132 & Bearse's Way, Hyannis. For information: 508-771-3000
Walking Tours of Historic Sandwich Village on Thursday, 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
- The Academy Playhouse presents Art on Mondays, now - August 31 at 8:00 pm. 120 Main Street,
Orleans. For information and tickets: 508-255-1963 / www.apacape.org
British Beer Company August Entertainment lined up in Falmouth, Hyannis and
Sandwich now-August 31. For information: 508-888-6610 / www.britishbeer.com
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.
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Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Richard Russo Comes To Sandwich
Richard Russo, Pulitzer Prize winner, will make two Cape Cod appearances, as part of Titcomb Bookshop's 40th anniversary celebration. On Saturday, August 15 at 7:00 pm, he will be at the Sandwich High School auditorium to talk about his new novel That Old Cape Magic.Prior to the talk, from 5:00 - 6:30 pm, he will be the guest of honor at a dinner reception at the home of Ralph and Nancy Titcomb. Reservations are required for the the reception.
The Sandwich High School is located at 365 Quaker Meeting House Road in Sandwich. For more information or reception reservations call 508-888-2331 or visit www.titcombsbookshop.com.
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The Fine Arts Work Center Summer Readings and Artist Talks
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Monday, August 17, 7:00 pm
Reading by Elizabeth Strout, Artist Talk by Anthony Kirk
Tuesday, August 18, 7:00 pm
Reading by Nick Flynn
and Marie
Ponsot; Artist Talk by Linda Bond
Wednesday, August 19, 7:00 pm
Readings by Marie Howe, Artist Talk by Richard
McCann
Thursday, August 20, 6:15pm
Student Open Studios and Reading
The readings and talks are held in the Stanley Kunitz Common Room, Fine Arts Work Center located at 24 Pearl Street in Provincetown. For information call 508-487-9960 x103 or visit www.fawc.org.
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Book Signing: Major New Novel by Local Author Peter Canova
Meet the author, Peter Canova, for a book launch and signing of Pope Annalisa at the Cotuit Center for the Arts on Saturday, August 22 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. At 2:00 pm there will be a short video shown in the theater with commentary by the author. The event is free and open to the public. In Pope Annalisa, Peter explores an ancient spiritual tradition, which cut across not only Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, but also the so-called pagan mystery schools of ancient days.
Cotuit Center for the Arts is located at 4404 Falmouth Road (Route 28) in Cotuit. For more information call 508-428-0669 or visit www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org.
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More Literature . . .
- On Friday, August 14 at 6:00 pm, Liz Fodaski will read poetry alongside Gordon Faylor and Eddie Hopely at DNA Gallery, 288 Bradford Street, Provincetown. For information: 508-487-7700 / www.dnagallery.com
- On Sunday, August 16 at 7:30 pm, DNA Gallery hosts Charles Bernstein, Mimi Gross and George Kuchar for an evening of poetry, art and film. Charles will read from his poetry, Mimi will show work made exclusively in Provincetown, and George will show several brand new films. 288 Bradford Street, Provincetown. For information: 508-487-7700 / www.dnagallery.com
- The next Poetry Session at O'Shea's Olde Inn will be on Thursday, August 20 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. August's feature is West Falmouth poet Nikoletta Nousiopoulos. Arrive before 7:00 pm to sign up to read. 348 Main Streeet (Route 28), West Dennis. For information: 508-398-5434 / alarmpup@verizon.net
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
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Harwich Junior Theatre Shows
 Now - August 27, evenings at 7:30 pm and Friday and Sunday at 4:00 pm, no Saturday show: Pinocchio, based on the story by Carlo Collodi and directed by James P. Byrne.
August 14-15, 21-22, 28-29
and September 2-6, 9-13 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.
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Pet Photography Day at the Edward Gorey House
 On Saturday, August 22 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, bring a favorite furry friend or use one of the Gorey House's, for a professional photography session. Reservations recommended.
The Edward Gorey House is located at 8 Strawberry Lane in Yarmouth Port. For information call 508-362-3909 or visit www.edwardgoreyhouse.org.
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Magical Nights With Family Movies at Wellfleet Preservation Hall
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, August 25: Pirate Night - The Little Rascals, Gilligan's Island and more!
For information or rain locations visit wellfleetpreservationhall.org/events.
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Puss in Boots Currently Under the Tent at WHAT
 Puss in Boots, or The
Astonishing Adventures of Ocelot Ugg, written and directed by
Stephen Russell, runs now - August 27 at 7:30 pm, Monday - Thursday, under the tent next to the Julie Harris Stage at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater.
WHAT is located at 2357 Route 6 in Wellfleet. The Harbor Stage is located at 1 Kendrick Avenue in Wellfleet. For more information or tickets call 508-349-9428 or visit www.what.org.
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Productions at Cape Rep Theatre
 Now - August 29, Tuesdays - Saturdays at 8:00 pm:My Fair Lady
Now - September 1, Tuesday at 10:00 am: Pitter Patter Puppets
Now - September 3, Tuesday and Wednesdays at 10:00 am: The Emperor's New Clothes
Cape Rep Theatre is located at 3299 Route 6A in Brewster. For information and tickets call 508-806-1888 or visit www.caperep.org.
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More Family
- The Harwich Junior Theatre summer classes, now - August 21, are for all ages.
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
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 or registration form: 508-394-7100 / www.cultural-center.org
- The Guyer Barn has several classes geared for children this summer. Many offer discounts and "drop in" days. There are also workshops offered for teens and adults. 250 South Street, Hyannis. For information: 508-862-4767 / www.harboryourarts.com
- The Academy Playhouse presents Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty on Fridays and Saturdays, now - September 6 at 10:00 am. 120 Main Street,
Orleans. For information and tickets: 508-255-1963 / www.apacape.org
- Meryl's Music and Arts Center announces open registration for its 10-week fall session of classes for Cape Cod families. Offering Music Together for children 0-5 and their adult caregivers in Orleans, Harwich, S. Yarmouth, Sandwich, and Cataumet. Also offering Signing Smart, baby sign language classes, Music Moves for Piano for kids 4.5-6, and the Art of Infant Massage. 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
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Lee Boynton Oil Painting Workshop at CCAA
 Cape Cod Art Association is pleased to present a workshop with Lee Boynton on August 22 - 23 from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. Lee uses a palette of colors that corresponds to the natural spectrum of light, which he feels increases the artist's ability to depict the subtle nuances in nature. He is the founder and president of the Mid Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association, and has received top awards for his watercolor and oil paintings. The Cape Cod Art Association is located at 3480 Route 6A in Barnstable. For more information or to register call 508-362-2909 or visit www.capecodartassoc.org.
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Art Camp for Kids at CCftA
 Cotuit Center for the Arts is offering Art Week for ages 7-10 from August 24-28. The art camp meets daily from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm and includes entertainment during the lunch hour. Students may register for full or half days. Students are invited to explore the worlds of fine art, music, and theater as they create under the instruction of area artists and performers. As class size is limited, advance registration is required.
The Cotuit Center for the Arts is located at 4404 Falmouth Road (Route 28) in Cotuit. For more information or to register call 508-428-0669 or visit www.CotuitCenterForTheArts.org.
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Classes and Workshops
Please check out our Family Section for additional Classes and Workshops for Children
- Mary L. Moquin will hold an Art Encounter and Retreat at Sandy Neck in Barnstable from September 25-27. All levels and mediums are encouraged to attend, even the complete novice. For information or to register: 508-420-0087 / moquin@sandyneck.net
- 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
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Applications, Grants, Spaces and Work
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Call to Artists for any which way at Guyer Art Barn
 Side to side, long and narrow, several together for a grouping - calling all established, emerging and want-to-be artists to participate in any which way, an eclectic exhibition at Guyer Barn, September 19 - October 12. Artists use one or several 12" x 6" panels to create any which way their heart desires in any media. Panels may be picked up in Growth Management Department, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and at the Guyer Barn on Tuesday evenings, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Also at Guyer Barn, Fridays - Sundays, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Guyer Art Barn is located at 250 South Street in Hyannis. For more information call 508-566-2880 or email injasoul@aol.com.
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Exhibit your work at the 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 more information call 508-362-8448 or visit www.sturgislibrary.org.
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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 information: www.artsfoundation.org/careers
- 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
- Schoolhouse Gallery Video Party 2009 - call for short videos! All submissions of 5 minutes or less are welcome and will be chosen for their visual impact, originality and appropriateness. Deadline for submissions is Friday, August 22. They will be shown on Friday, September 4 from 7:30 - 10:00 pm. 494 Commercial Street, Provincetown. For information: 508-380-5354
- Playwrights' Lab of the Provincetown Theater Company announces a call for submissions for its Fall Playwrights' Festival to be held on November 7-8, 14-15. The festival is open to playwrights who live full- or part-time on Cape Cod. Submission deadline is August 29. For information on submission guidelines and production requirements: www.provincetowntheater.com/playrights/festivals.php
- The Falmouth Cultural Council's Art Market is up and going for its third summer, showcasing Falmouth artists and artisans. 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.
- New publication requests for artists:
The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Coastal Community Capital,
Homebuilders and Remodelers Association of Cape Cod, Cotuit Center for
the Arts, and Cultural Center of Cape Cod are creating a Sourcebook of Handcrafted Items with Architectural Elements
designed for Architects, Designers and Builders. Artists must live or
have their main place of business on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, or
Nantucket and be able to supply photographs of work installed in homes
or businesses. Criteria and submission
guidelines in a downloadable form. For information: 508-362-8910 / clare@capecodchamber.org
- 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
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Auditions
- Cotuit Center for the Arts will hold open auditions for Joy Unbounded: A Gilbert & Sullivan Jubilee, an original staged piece featuring the music of Gilbert & Sullivan, conceived and directed by Laura Gardner. Auditions will be held on August 29 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, August 30 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm and September 2 at 7:00 pm. Auditions will be held at the arts center located at 4404 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Cotuit. Casting is available for 12 singers; all vocal ranges. Those who audition will be asked to sing a prepared Gilbert & Sullivan piece that showcases their capacity and are asked to bring their own sheet music. Music director Geraldine Boles will accompany all singers. Production dates are slated for the last 2 weekends in November. For information: 508-428-0669 / tara@cotuitcenterforthearts.org / patrick@cotuitcenterforthearts.org
- The Academy Playhouse announces auditions for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels on September 1-2 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at The Academy School, 5 Giddiah Hill Road, Orleans. Prepare a solo and be ready to read from the script. Performances are scheduled for October 8 - November 8,
Thursdays - Sundays. For information: 508-255-3075
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Las Vegas Night at Wellfleet Preservation Hall
With a Texas Hold 'Em Tournament
 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 will go towards completing 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 more information and tickets call 508-349-6972 or email marla@wellfleetpreservationhall.org or visit www.wellfleetpreservationhall.org.
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CraftFest Cotuit - Cotuit's 39th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
 The Village Green in Cotuit will be home to more than 100 regional artisans and craftsmen on Friday, August 14, 10:00 am - 5:0 pm and Saturday, August 15, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Organized by Cotuit Federated Church, the festival enters its 39th year with a new name and expanded to two days.
The Cotuit Federated Church, next to the Village Green, is located 40 School Street in Cotuit. For more information visit www.CraftFestCotuit.com.
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Artists Market at the Cape Cod Conservatory in Barnstable
 Cape Cod Conservatory's Artists Market features unique arts & crafts from staff and students, demonstrations, and fun projects for children. The Artists Market will be held on August 14, 21, 28 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
The Cape Cod Conservatory is located at 2235 Route 132 in West Barnstable, across from the college. For more information call 508-362-2772.
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Little Beach Gallery Expands and Adds a Working Artist Studio
 The Little Beach Gallery, an innovative art gallery featuring a mix of beach-inspired work including photography, paintings and hand-crated pieces from 18 local artists, announces its recent expansion and addition of working artist studio on location. The new addition to The Little Beach Gallery also includes an additional display room allowing for more space for events and artwork.
In collaboration with talented local artist, Meaghann Kenney of Breakdown Lane, Kenney will be working out of the artist studio.
The Little Beach Gallery is located at 539 South Street in Hyannis. For more information call 508-775-5522 or visit www.thelittlebeachgallery.com.
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More Events
- 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. Proceeds
to benefit WCAI. For information and reservations: 508-548-9600
- Local treasures to be celebrated in a mini-golf course constructed on Hyannis Main Street! Open now - August 15, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm. Proceeds benefit the Barnstable Education Foundation. 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
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
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