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Celebrate the Arts and Culture of Cape Cod
Second Annual FALL FOR THE ARTS: Three-Day Regional Cultural Festival
 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 participating and showcasing the unique artistic flavor and flair of their communities.
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.
Museums, Galleries, Theaters, Libraries and Artists - contact the AFCC NOW to be featured. To become involved or for information call 508-362-0066 or email info@artsfoundation.org or visit www.artsfoundation.org/fall-for-the-arts NOW.
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Enjoy the Finale of Our 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 conclusion of this summer's 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.
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 are 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 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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 Visual Arts
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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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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, now - August 21.
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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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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New Exhibit at Rice/Polak Gallery
 | Under the Red Sun by Peter Arvidson
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The Rice/Polak Gallery is pleased to announce its fourth exhibition of the 2009 season, featuring the work of Bruce Ackerson, Peter Arvidson, and Aliza Augustine. The exhibition runs August 21 - September 3, with an opening reception on Friday, August 21 at 7:00 pm.
The Rice/Polak Gallery is located at 430 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-1052 or visit ricepolakgallery.com.
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Joerg Dressler and Kevin Cyr: New Work Opens at Alden Gallery
The Alden Gallery will present Joerg Dressler and Kevin Cyr: New Work, a two-person show, at a reception on on Friday, August 21 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, with both artists attending. The show will run August 21 - September 8.
Joerg Dressler paints in a bold style that can accommodate a wide spectrum of approaches, ranging from abstract compositions to representational landscapes. Kevin Cyr focuses on meticulous realism in his oil paintings.
The Alden Gallery is located at 423 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-4230 or visit www.aldengallery.com.
Rhombscape IV by Joerg Dressler
Collision by Kevin Cyr
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Photographers Exhibit at The Schoolhouse Gallery
 | | Christine Ebersole by Amy Arbus |
The Schoolhouse Gallery will present Amy
Arbus, Laura Arena, Adam Davies, Michael Fisher, Johnathan
Lewisin an exhibit running August 21 - September 9. There will be a reception on on Friday, August 21 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm.
The Schoolhouse Gallery is located at 494 Commercial Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-4800 or visit www.schoolhouseprovincetown.com.
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New Exhibit at DNA Gallery
 | Nest Egg by Tabitha Vevers
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DNA Gallery announces a new exhibition featuring Eric Aho, Peter Hutchinson, Daniel Ranalli and Tabitha Vevers on display August 21 - September 9, with an opening reception on Friday, August 21 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm.
DNA Gallery is located at 288 Bradford Street in Provincetown. For more information call 508-487-7700 or visit www.dnagallery.com.
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Upcoming Exhibits at Lyman-Eyer Gallery
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 gallery's Labor Day Open House will feature work by gallery artists including Steve Walker, Michael Breyette and Robert Adamcik. This exhibition runs from September 4 - 16 with the opening reception on Friday, September 4 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.
Gathering Light by Jacob Cooley
Coasting by Michael Breyette
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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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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 now - August 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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Gallery of the Guild of Harwich Artists
The Art Gallery of the Guild of Harwich Artists will feature Margie Nelson and Maryrose Reynolds
at an artists' reception on Saturday, August 22,
from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Talk to the artists and view some of their latest paintings, including pastels, oils, acrylics, and watercolors.
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.
Gone for Lunch by Margie Nelson
Standing Heron by Maryrose Reynolds
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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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| Jean O'Brien at Winstanley-Roark Fine Arts Gallery
 | Ted & Ann by Jean O'Brien
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An artist reception for Robert Roark will be held on Saturday, August 22 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. The exhibit runs August 22 - 28.
Jean O'Brien is a master of oil and egg tempera whose quiet and intimate paintings are portraits without human subjects. By combining her mastery of artistic and academic skill with quiet, intimate themes, she gives the viewer a glimpse into the human soul and excites emotions and stirs imaginations.
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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| Rowena Perkins Exhibit at Wellfleet Public Library
 | Powers Landing Three by Rowena Perkins
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Rowena Perkins will show new paintings at the Wellfleet Public Library from August 22 - September 5. A reception will be held on Saturday, August 29 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. This series of acrylics and watercolors will focus on the landscapes of Wellfleet 2008 - 2009.
The Wellfleet Public Library is located at 55 West Main Street in Wellfleet. For more information visit www.rowenaperkins.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 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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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 now - August 23. 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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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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Three Clay Artists Exhibit at Castle Hill Gallery
 | Kevin Crowe
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Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill is pleased to announce that a three-person art exhibit featuring clay artists Mikhail Zakin, Kevin Crowe, and Jim Brunelle will be on display at the Castle Hill Gallery from August 25 - September 3. An opening reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, August 27 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.
Castle Hill Gallery is located at 10 Meetinghouse Road in Truro. For more information call 508-349-7511 or visit www.castlehill.org.
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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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Truro/Truro at the Highland House Museum
21 in Truro presents an exhibition titled Truro/Truro at the Highland House Museum now - September 25. 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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| 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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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, is on exihibit now - August 28 at Left Bank Gallery. The show features work by Del-Bourree Bach, Peter Batchelder, Steven Kennedy and Joyce Zavorskas.
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 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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Current and Upcoming Exhibits at Cape Cod Museum of Art
 | Yearning at Dawn by Shawn Nelson
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now - September 6: Altar-ing Nature: New Perspectives on Landscape
by Shawn Nelson, depicts and celebrates the natural world
now - September 30: Portfolio Project is a selection taken from the portfolios produced since 2005 for the Provincetown gallery artSTRAND
August 29 - October 11: Nearer Than the Eye, photography of Don Krohn
featuring photographs from his book In the South of
France
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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Lisa Sawlit Exhibit at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
 | Venus by Lisa Sawlit
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The Cultural Center of Cape Cod is hosting an exhibit by Lisa Sawlit. Lisa's exhibit, Venus by the Sea, is in the Great Hall now - August 30. The exhibit includes her work, as well as contemporary masterpieces from Sawlit's private collection by artists Edward Minoff, Graydon Parrish, Christopher Pugliese, Robert Liberace, Hyeseung Marriage-Song, Patrick Kitson, and Paul Raymond Seaton.
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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Sally Bassett Dickeson's Work on Display
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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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Exhibit of New Work at artSTRAND
 | | Bert Yarborough's Studio |
New work by artSTRAND owners/artists Bert
Yarborough, Jim
Peters, Bailey
Bob Bailey and guest artist Katherine
Bradford will be on exhibit now -
September 2. 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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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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Explosions of Color at Cape Cod Art Association
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The Cape Cod Art Association presents Explosions of Color exhibit, a members' exhibit and sale, running now - September 7. Gallery hours are seven days a week, Monday through Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, and Sundays noon - 4:00 pm.
The Cape Cod Art Association is located at 3480 Route 6A in Barnstable. For more information call 508-362-2909 or visit www.capecodartassoc.org.
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The Sunshine Show at Color Obsession Gallery
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Color Obsession Gallery is displaying The Sunshine Show, an exhibit featuring hand blown and stained glass, kiln formed and fused, sculpted, mosaic and lampworked throughout the Gallery tableaux. The show will run from now - 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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| 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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Hans Hofmann Exhibition at PAAM
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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, on view now - October 11, features fifteen drawings by renowned Abstract Expressionist Hans Hofmann. Twenty prefatory drawings by notable Hofmann students will also be on view.
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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| Work from the Vortex at Sandwich Glass Museum
 The Sandwich Glass Museum is proud to present Fritz Lauenstein, well-known glass artist and master marble maker in the Contemporary Glass Gallery at the Museum. His exhibit entitled, Work from the Vortex, is dazzling in its colorful designs and complexity. This exhibit runs now - October 31.
The Sandwich Glass Museum is located at 129 Main Street in Sandwich. For more information call 508-888-0251 x15 or visit www.sandwichglassmuseum.org.
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More Visual Arts
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
- The Falmouth Artist Guild exhibits Best of the Guild, an all media members, students and faculty show, from August 23 - September 13. Opening reception on August 23 from 2:30 - 4:00 pm. 137 Gifford Street, Falmouth. For information: 508-540-3304 / www.falmouthart.org
- Harvest Gallery Wine Bar's artist Robert Lavery has paintings on exhibit now - August 24 at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth. For information: 508-394-7100 / www.cultural-center.org
- 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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Performing Arts
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See the Final Performance of Take Me Out at the Provincetown Theater
Take Me Out by Richard Greenberg, directed by Patrick Falco, is at the Provincetown Theater. Final performance is today, August 20
at 7:30 pm.
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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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 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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New Musical at Payomet Performing Arts Center
 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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John Brown's Body and Indigo Girl Amy Ray at The Beachcomber
 John
Brown's Body, on tour for their albums Amplify and brand new release Re-Amplify, plays at The Beachcomber on Friday, August 21 at 10:00 pm.
Indigo Girl Amy Ray kicks off the tour for her new solo album Didn't It Feel Kinder on Saturday, August 22 at 10:00 pm.
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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Lydia Warren at Aselton Park
 The final concert in the Summer Sounds Concert series in Aselton Park is Friday, August 21 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm, with Lydia Warren, who performs original blues-rock, soul and R&B, with Janis Joplin-like vocal power and a precise, tuneful guitar style. Band members include Lydia Warren (guitars/vocals), Warren Grant (drums), Tom Appleman/Jason Pratt/Brad Hallen (bass). They have opened for B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter, Little Feat, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Rick Derringer.
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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Cape Cod Melody Tent: This Week's Entertainment
Weekend shows at the Melody Tent are sold out! However, there are weekday shows with tickets available:
Friday, August 21 at 8:00 pm: B.B. King
Wednesday, August 26 at 8:00 pm: The Black Crowes
Thursday, August 27 at 8:00 pm: Mike Birbiglia
Friday, August 28 at 8:00 pm: Steve Miller Band
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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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Shows Now Playing at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (WHAT)
 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
now - September 27: Speech and Debate, Wednesday - Sunday at 7:30 pm on the Harbor 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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August Productions at Monomoy Theatre
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For the final show of the season, The Monomoy Theatre in Chatham presents Room Service by John Murray and Allen Boretz, a slapstick comedy with wickedly funny dialogue and a snappy pace set in the 1930's. The show runs August 25 - 29 at 8:00 pm, with a Thursday matinee at 2:00 pm.
Currently playing is The Trip to Bountiful, now - August 22 with performances at 8:00 pm, Thursday matinee at 2:00 pm.
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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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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Adrian Belew Power Trio at the Cotuit Center for the Arts
 The Cotuit Center for the Arts presents the Adrian Belew Power Trio on Thursday, September 3 at 8:00 pm. Since 2006, Adrian Belew has led his favorite "Power Trio" lineup, with Eric Slick (drums) and Julie Slick (bass). They have been playing to audiences all around the globe. In addition to brand new material, the concert features classics from Adrianís many solo albums, spirited improvisation, King Crimson favorites, and special solo moments by Adrian.
The 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.
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Counter Productions Presents Seth Rudetsky for Four Nights Only
 Counter Productions is proud to present Sirius/Xm Radio and Broadway star Seth Rudetsky in his one-man show Deconstructing Broadway: The Good, the Bad and the Headeache-y Four shows only on September 3 - 7 at 7:30 pm.
Productions at the Provincetown Theatre, located at 238 Bradford Street in Provincetown. For more information or tickets call 508-487-7487 or visit www.counter-productions.org.
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Tickets Now Available for the Tennessee Williams Theater Festival
 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. Among the highlights will be The Day On Which A Man Dies, a fantasia on the life of Tennessee Williams' friend Jackson Pollock, that will be presented at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, September 26-27.
For more information or tickets call 866-789-8266 or visit www.twptown.org.
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More Performing Arts
- The Optimist Cafe presents Kami Lyle on Thursday, August 20
at 6:30 pm and the Fred Clayton Trio on Saturday, August 22 at 6:30 pm. 134 Main Street (Route 6A),
Yarmouthport. For information: 508-362-1024 / www.optimistcafe.com
- The Grand Cru Wine Bar August Entertainment lineup: August 21 Bart Weisman; August 22 Ibis Trio Jazz Band; August 28-29 Lori Columbo & Jim Robitaille Duo. The Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Route 132 & Bearse's Way, Hyannis. For information: 508-771-3000
- Last open mic and talent show of the season at Three Fish & a Ram Art Gallery on Saturday, August 22 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm. 36 Bates Road, Mashpee Commons North. For information: 508-292-1417
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
- Cape Rep will present its annual benefit for two performances only on September 4-5 at 8:00 pm. All Our Best features performances from many of Cape Rep's biggest hits as well as previews of future productions. 3299 Route 6A, Brewster. For information or tickets: 508-896-1888
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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Literary Arts
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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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The Poets' Corner Open Mic Night Featuring Nancy K. Pearson
 Nancy K. Pearson is the featured poet at The Poets' Corner Open Mic Night, hosted by Joe Gouveia and Barry Hellman, at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod on August 27 at 7:00 pm. Nancy K. Pearson's first book of poems, Two Minutes of Light, won the 2009 L.L. Winship/ PEN New England Award and was a finalist for a Lambda Literary Award. Her book has been selected as a Must-Read from the 9th Annual Massachusetts Book Awards.
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. This and other Poets' Corners are supported by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod.
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Poet Maxine Kumin to Read at the Wellfleet Public Library
Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill is pleased to announce that poet Maxine Kumin will be reading at the Wellfleet Public Library on Friday, September 11 at 7:30 pm. Critics have compared Kumin with Elizabeth Bishop because of her meticulous observations, and with Robert Frost, for she frequently devotes her attention to the rhythms of life in rural New England.
The Wellfleet Public Library is located at 55 West Main Street in Wellfleet. For more information call 508-349-7511 or visit www.castlehill.org.
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More Literature . . .
- 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
- Cape Cod Museum of Natural History presents Theresa Barbo on Friday, September 11 at 7:00 pm. Theresa will speak about her novel Cape Cod Bay: A History of Salt & Sea, the first book to be set in the bay, and her current scholarly work Nantucket Sound: A Maritime History. The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is located at 869 Main Street (Route 6A) in Brewster. For information: 508-896-3867 ext. 133 / www.ccmnh.org
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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Family
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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 29-30, September 1-2 at 11:00 am: The Amazing Richard & Trevor P., magic, mystery and laughs for the whole family!
August 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 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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Classes and Workshops
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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
- The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History will offer the course Botanical Color Pencil Art with Gillian Rodgers. This six-session course will take place Wednesdays, September 9 - October 14 at 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Limited to 10 people; registration required. 869 Main Street (Route 6A), Brewster. For information: 508-896-3867 ext. 133 or www.ccmnh.org.
- The Cape Cod Art Association's next session of classes begins September 21, with a full schedule of day and night
classes offered. 3480 Route 6A,
Barnstable. For information: 508-362-2909 / www.capecodartassoc.org
- 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
- 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
- Art Upstairs is a new art gallery and gift shop located at 332 Main Street, Hyannis, above Kelley's Music Emporium. Gallery is looking for original artist works of all kinds to sell on consignment, in particular small scale works, jewlery, unique & original crafts, and functional art. For information: ArtUpstairs@gmail.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
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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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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 21 and 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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Robert Vickrey Portrait of Hubert H. Humphrey in CCMA's Art Auction
A portrait of Hubert Humphrey by Robert Vickrey will be
offered at the Cape Cod Museum of Art's 22nd Annual Art Auction. Absentee bids will be accepted. The auction, CCMA's
major fundraiser of the year, is on Saturday, August 29 from 5:30 - 9:00 pm.
The
Cape Cod Museum of Art is located at 60 Hope Lane, off Route 6A, in Dennis. For
more information and reservations call 508/385-4477 x 7 or visit www.ccmoa.org.
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The Wings of Freedom Tour at Barnstable Municipal Airport
 The Wings of Freedom Tour, brought to the Cape by the Collings Foundation, will be on display at Griffin Aviation Services at Barnstable Municipal Airport from September 16 - 18. Hours of ground tours and display are 2:00 - 5:00 pm on Wednesday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on Thursday, and 9:00 am - noon on Friday.
The airplanes included in this living history tour are the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress "Nine O Nine" WWII Heavy Bomber, Consolidated B-24 Liberator "Witchcraft" WWII Heavy Bomber, and P-51 Mustang.
Griffin Aviation Services is located at 630 Barnstable Road, Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis. For more information email hchaney@collingsfoundation.org or visit www.collingsfoundation.org.
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Provincetown Artist Studio For Sale
Motivated seller. Open to negotiation.
- Historic waterfront location
- New electrical
- Winterized
- Low common charges/taxes
- Lofted space w/ high ceiling
- Full use of deck
- Waterfont access
- Wireless access
For more information call 718-541-8115 or email csilva@rcn.com.
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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
- TD Banknorth Summer Music Stroll on Main Street, Hyannis on Thursday, August 20 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Enjoy a varitey of musical performances all along Main Street. For information: www.hyannis.com
The Provincetown Theater Foundation / Provincetown Theatre Company presents Art Performance with Robert Cardinal on Saturday, September 5 from 4:00-6:00. Mr. Cardinal will be accompanied on stage by violinist Cenovia Cummins and oboeist Marilyn Coyne, as he completes a full size painting. At the conclusion of the demonstration, a raffle will select the recipient of the just-completed painting. For information: 508-487-7487 / www.provincetowntheater.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
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