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Congratulations Pops by the Sea T-shirt Scholarship & Competition Winners!
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by Lauren Thomas |
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod is proud to announce Lauren Thomas as the First Place Winner for The Eleventh Annual Cape-wide Student T-shirt Art Scholarship Competition.
First Place
Lauren Thomas, Barnstable High School
Second Place
Nicholas Glaser, Pop John Paul II High School
Third Place
Kyle Hogan & Nate Rockwood, Falmouth High School
Honorable Mentions
Alexa Johnson, Falmouth High School - Jordana Townsend, Sturgis Charter Public School West - Madaket Nobili, Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School - Haley Collins, Nauset Regional High School - Robyn Whaples, Sandwich High School - Audrey Hukalowicz, Barnstable High School
This annual competition is open to all 5th - 12th grade students living on Cape Cod, including those in public, parochial, private, charter, technical, and home schools. It allows students to participate in this community event by creating and submitting art work for the official Pops by the Sea T-shirt. Lauren's selected design will be printed on 600 T-shirts, which are given to hundreds of volunteers and available for the community to purchase! All winners plus five honorable mentions are awarded a scholarship, in addition to matching donations to their school art departments. Additionally, all entrants of this competition are given two complimentary Pops by the Sea tickets in order to offer students a chance to see and experience the Boston Pops.
Thank you to all of the participants for sharing your hard work and inspirational creativity with us!
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Highfield Hall & Gardens Upcoming Outdoor Activities!
Sunday Estate Walk & History of the Beebe Property - June 1 & 3, 12:30 pm: Reservation requested for large groups. Docents tell the story of the Beebe family who built both Highfield Hall and its sister mansion Tanglewood on their magnificent 700 acre estate. Learn about the Beebe family played in the history of the town of Falmouth, and how their land later became Beebe Woods, Falmouth Hospital, Falmouth Academy and so much more.
Historic Roses of Woods Hole: a presentation with Gretchen Ward Warren - June 21, 10 am - 12 noon: Gretchen Warren's presentation will focus on the remarkable history of the famous rambler rose varieties developed by Michael Walsh in Woods Hole a century ago. Her talk will include historic photographs of the famed rose garden on the Fay estate in Woods Hole, where Walk was Head Gardener at the turn go the 20th century. There will be a demonstration on planting roses in Highfield Sunken Garden, as well as recommendations for the best rose varieties to grow in our area. Warren will distribute maps for a self-guided tour of Walsh rambler roses still growing around the Woods Hole village.
Celestial Passage Walking Labyrinth - June 21 - September 7, 10 am: This meditative walking labyrinth, created by builder Dan DiNardo, is a 30 foot diameter design based on the geometry of the classic 7-circuit labyrinth. A spire will cast a shadow near the center of the inner circle marking the 2014 North American summer solstice on June 21.
56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth. Info: 508-495-1878 / www.highfieldhall.org
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The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Thanks Its Sponsors |
Garden Gate Temporary Installation on the Hyannis HyArts Campus
Hyannis HyArts Campus welcomes a stunning seven food wide, five foot high garden gate created by artist and teacher Tessa D'Agostino.
Filled with her own poetic inscriptions, this fanciful tree of life as the center doors attach to a mosaic of beach stone pillars. "This gate not only embodies symbols of spirituality and nature" says D'Agostino, "but also exhibits all earthly elements in tribute to life itself..."
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Cape Cod Art Association All Cape Cod Juried Exhibit & Sale
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by Andrew Howard |
Cape Cod Art Association presents All Cape Cod, a national advertised open juried exhibit & sale, May 22 - June 16 with an Opening Reception on May 22, 4 - 6 pm.
This exhibit showcasing artists' interpretation of the Cape's inspiring surroundings welcomes the public to the Grand Opening and Awards Reception on May 22. Refreshments will be served.
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New Exhibit Makes A Splash at Bank of Cape Cod
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Bank of Cape Cod's Falmouth Branch presents a new exhibit titled, Make A Splash featuring work by the Members of the Upper Cape Camera Club, now - June 17 with an Opening Reception on May 22, 5 - 7 pm.
Photographers in the club have spent the last several months preparing for the Make A Splash exhibit and will feature many different interpretations of that theme. The photos will be a mix of entries from new members as well as long-standing club members with a goal of about 30 pieces in the exhibit.
445 Main Street, Falmouth. For more info contact Mark Skala, Director of Marketing and Community Relations: 508-568-2333 / [email protected]
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Cultural Center of Cape Cod Upcoming Opening Reception
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by Sherri Starr
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Cultural Center of Cape Cod announces an Art Reception for Four New Exhibits on May 23 from 5 - 7 pm.
Come meet the artists and enjoy the art and refreshments. Both the exhibits and the reception are free and open to the public. All are welcome.
- Corrine Bellingham, Judy Beck, Joline Diehl, Marlene Geary, Willie Hayduck, Gerry Murray, Marjorie Cotton Supple, Marja Watson, and Mary Fran Wattles exhibiting in the Great Hall - May 14 - 25
- T-Bu paintings and collages in the Board Room - May 12 - 25
- Sherri Starr oil paintings exhibiting in the Vault - May 21 - June 1
- Claire Johnson paintings exhibiting in the Blue Room - May 21 - June 1
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The Schoolhouse Gallery Presents An Exhibition of New Work
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All Mine by Doug Padgett
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The Schoolhouse Gallery presents an exhibition of new work from selected artists from May 23 - June 23 with an Opening Reception on May 23 at 7 pm.
This exhibition features new work from selected artists with a focus on the effect of light on image, texture, color and environment. The selected artists are: Mart Epp-Carter, Amy Heller, Patti Hudson, Doug Padgett, William Scully, and Andre van der Wende.
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The Art Gallery of the Guild of Harwich Artists Season-Opening Weekend Event
The Art Gallery of the Guild of Harwich Artists will hold a
Season-Opening Weekend Event on May 24, 10 am - 5 pm featuring a special exhibition of paintings titled Lighthouses of Cape Cod and the Islands exhibiting May 23 - 26.
Highlighting the show will be a day-long Celebration and Open House on the May 24 date. Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome to this free event.
551 Route 28, Harwich Port. Info: 508-769-6759.
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Annual Birdhouse & Garden Auction at Wellfleet Preservation Hall
Wellfleet Preservation Hall announces their Annual Birdhouse & Garden Auction on
May 24, 4 - 7 pm.
The annual auction this year is with a fresh spin to include beautiful garden art and fabulous getaways in addition to the wonderful birdhouses. Preview for the Silent Auction will take place from 4 - 6 pm, followed by the Live Auction. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar is available with free admission.
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By the Sea with Elizabeth Pratt at Addison Art Gallery
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Sunlight on the Coral
by Elizabeth Pratt
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Addison Art Gallery presents By the Sea with Elizabeth Pratt on May 24, 5 - 7pm.
Elizabeth Pratt is one of the most highly awarded watercolor artists in New England. She has the first of over 60 solo shows at the Spectrum Gallery in Washington, D.C. Pratt is a Copley Master and has juried membership in Audubon Artists, New York City and the New England Watercolor Society. Her work has been acquired by many government agencies, courts, corporations and collectors. A full-time artists with a spontaneous style evolving as the images develop, Pratt keeps her work continually fresh and alive in a range of subject matter treated with new techniques.
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Packet Galleries Presents Works from The Weaving Network of Cape Cod
Packet Galleries hosts an exhibit of weavers in tribute to Janet Petrillo-Rice titled, Remembering Janet Petrillo-Rice, Works from the Weaving Network of Cape Cod from May 31 - July 15 with an Opening Reception on May 31, 5 - 7 pm.
Janet's love of weaving and incorporating the colors of her garden was a source of joy in her life. She motivated many, and will be sincerely remembered. Artists showing include: Christine Anderson, Susan A. Clarke, Joanna MacCuspie, Sandra Godwin, Shannon Goheen, Katie Hickey, Christina Jervant, Nancy Kirchner, Beth Minear, Barbara Pelletier, Sue Pellowe, Linda Scharf, Helene Stracco, Gretchen Romey-Tanzer, Elena Tobin, and Patricia Walker.
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Eighth International Encaustic Conference at the Provincetown Inn
Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill announces The Eighth International Encaustic Conference that will take place at the Provincetown Inn from June 6 - 8.
Founded and directed by artist Joanne Mattera, now in conjunction with Truro Center for the Arts and its artist/director, Cherie Mittenthal, the International Encaustic Conference offers three days of lectures, demonstrations, panel discussions, and book signings, as well as numerous opportunities to network and exhibit. Forty events will take place over three days, Click Here for a full schedule!
Featured Exhibitions running May 23 - June 12 with an Opening Reception at Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill on June 5, 4 - 6 pm.
- Conference Juried Show: Subliminal in the Main Gallery: The featured juror of this exhibit was Dan Addington, artist and owner of the Addington Gallery in Chicago. This year's theme looks under the surface to explore ideas that emanate from below the threshold of conscious perception, or from processes more intuitive than planned, or in which images or materials are literally under a surface of wax.
- Material Consequences in Gallery 10: The curators of this exhibit were Susan Lasch Krevitt from California, and Nancy Natale from Massachusetts. Exhibiting artists will show mixed-media work characterized by the term bricolage. Bricolage deconstructs found objects or manipulates them so that their original identities are subsumed into a new work" as defined by the curators of the exhibit.
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In the Moment at Woodruff's Art Center
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Woodruff's Art Center presents In The Moment, now - June 8.
This solo exhibition by Kate Aubrey features new and recent watercolors. Playful use of color and bold execution of light invite the viewer to truly experience "the moment." Kate's fascination of light and color, value and emotion shines through in this exhibit.
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Cape Cod Museum of Art Current Art Exhibitions
 | Marina Abromovic and El Lizzitsky
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Leonard Baskin, Laus Pictorum, now - June 8: Printmaker Leonard Baskin's prints are a series of portraits of 19th century artists, which Baskin created in honor of the artists he considered his spiritual ancestors. From the CCMoA's permanent collection, this series includes 10 original wood engravings and 5 original etchings, signed and numbered by the artist.
Bill Liebeskind: We Make Art: 1,001 Artist Portraits, now - June 14 with an Opening Reception on June 12, 5:30 - 7 pm: New York artist Bill Liebeskind has spent two years fashioning 1,001 heads of artists from modeling clay. This fun and funky collection is displayed on a series of shelves running around walls of the museum's Polhemus Savery DaSilva Gallery. Related Event: Gallery Talk, June 12, 4 pm.
Six of One, now - June 22: Every few months over the past three years, six nontraditional Cape artists have gathered in one another's studios to critique each other's work. The artists in question - Joe Diggs, Sarah Dineen, Richard Neal, Jackie Reeves, Andre van der Wende and James Wolf - have highly individual styles, but share a passion for frank dialogue concerning contemporary painting. The tie that binds the group is readily apparent in this exhibition. Related Event: Gallery Talk with Six of One Artists, May 29, 2 pm: A gallery talk with features artists Sarah Dineen, Jackie Reeves and James Wolf - will be free with price of admission to the museum.
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Miller White Fine Arts presents work by Four Contemporary Artists
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Miller White Fine Arts presents a new exhibition, now - June 13.
Miller White Fine Arts is pleased to host an exhibition of paintings and sculptures in the abstract, figurative and landscape traditions by four nationally and internationally eminent contemporary artists. This exhibition features work by Heather Blume, Joe Diggs, Anne Garton & William Hemmerdinger.
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Light Defines by Suzanne M. Packer at Cape Cod Chat House Gallery
Cape Cod Chat House Gallery will show Light Defines: New Oil Paintings by Suzanne M. Packer, now - June 21, 10 am - 5 pm.
Light defines what we see and how we feel. Shapes make the composition, but different types of light define it. Colors are added to set the mood, but it is light that brings colors up or tones colors down. Opening Reception is open to the public, come and celebrating the opening art exhibit of the 2014 season.
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Reluctant Landscapes at Cotuit Center for the Arts
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Reluctant Landscapes, an exhibit of abstract paintings and sculpture by Jan Lhormer, Betty Carroll Fuller, and Susan Lyman in the main gallery, now - June 29 with an Opening Reception on May 24, 5 - 7 pm: All three artists featured in this exhibit are inspired by the Cape Cod landscapes.
Call Me Ishmael, a juried show in the upper galleries will also run, now - June 29: This juried show is presented in tandem with the Main Stage production of Moby-Dick! The Musical! which is a mixture of high camp, wild anachronism, and double entendre. Two and three dimensional work celebrating any interpretation of Moby-Dick was accepted.
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More Visual Arts
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Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen presents Illustrations from The Turtle Sisters of Cape Cod, now - June 29. This exhibit displays the artwork of Susan Bauer, whose illustrated books document the underwater lives of turtles on Cape ponds. 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich. Info: 508-888-6870 / www.thorntonburgess.org
- Cape Cod Museum of Natural History presents a Naturescape Gallery, now - May 31. For this exhibition John Small puts his considerable talents and love of Cape Cod's bird-life on to the canvas as well as creating an outdoor interactive vitrine "sculpture" for the birding public. 869 Main Street, Brewster. Info: 508-896-3867 / www.ccmnh.org
- Brewster Ladies' Library presents Henry and Mudge Artwork by Sucie Stevenson, now - May 31: Are you a fan of the Henry and Mudge books by Cynthia Rylant? Their illustrator, Sucie Stevenson, will be displaying original illustrations in the Children's Room. 1822 Main Street, Brewster. For more info, please call: 508-896-3913
- Mashpee Public Library features a Contemporary Collaboration featuring work by Mashpee artist Pam Abrams Warnick and Sandwich artist Annette MacAdams, now - June 3. The show includes mixed media pieces, pastels, encaustics, acrylics and oils, many of which are abstractions of a variety of subjects. 64 Steeple Street, Mashpee. For more info, contact Annette MacAdams: [email protected]
- Tao Water Art Gallery presents an exhibition of the work of a selection of Cape Cod artists featured in Deborah Forman's forthcoming book Contemporary Cape Cod Artists: People and Places, June 7 - July 8, with an Opening Reception on June 7, 5 - 7 pm. Portraits, figures, still lives and interiors by distinguished artists in a variety of mediums will be on exhibit. 1989 Route 6A, West Barnstable. For more info, contact Dian Tong: 508-375-0428 / [email protected]
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Miller White Fine Arts presents a new exhibition, now - June 13. This exhibition features work by Heather Blume, Joe Diggs, Anne Garton & William Hemmerdinger. 708 Route 134, South Dennis. Info: 508-385-6932 / www.millerwhitefinearts.com
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Thomas E. Hanley Art Gallery on the Basement Level of the Faxon Center of the Falmouth Hospital will be displaying Three Generation's View, now - June 27. This art photography exhibit by Muriel Henault Locklin, Cynthia Locklin Campbell and Brendon Campbell explores their grandmother, mother and grandson dynamic through photography. 110 Ter Heun Drive, Falmouth. Info: 508-495-0870.
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Dennis Memorial Library Lecture with Don Wilding
Dennis Memorial Library will host a Henry Beston's Cape Cod: Inspiration for a National Seashore Lecture on May 29, 2 - 3:30 pm.
Outermost House Expert, writer and filmmaker Don Wilding presents a lecture program of over 150 slides and rough-cut footage from the Henry Beston Society's documentary film project. Learn how Henry Beston, returning from the horrors of World War I, wrote the classic book, The Outermost House, while finding the peace of mind he was seeking on Cape Cod's Outer Beach. Years later, The Outermost House was cited by the National Park Service as to why the Outer Beach should be preserved. Signed copies of the book will be available after the program.
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Enjoy the 16th Annual Hands on the Arts Festival at the Windmill Green!
The 16th Annual Hands on the Arts Festival will take place rain or shine at the Windmill Green in Eastham from June 14 - 15, 10 am - 5 pm.
Everyone can enjoy the creations of local artists and crafters at a juried show and attend a variety of music and dance performances, while children can have hands-on experience with arts, theater, movement, music and other creative and fun activities. There will also be 2 performances of Pinocchio, a marionette show with musical accompaniment. Hands on the Arts is proudly sponsored by the Eastham Cultural Council.
Windmill Green, Route 6, Eastham. For more info, contact Brian LaValley: 508-240-5900 / www.handsonthearts.org
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Teen Art: A Weekly Art Class & Club Just for Teens at Black Crow Gallery
Instructor Tessa D'Agostino announces the Teen Art: A Weekly Art Class & Club Just for Teens on Fridays, 4 - 5:30 pm at the Black Crow Gallery.
This innovative class has been designed exclusively for creative teens. Tessa will work with teens on the art media and subject of their choice. This class encourages individuality, creative expression, and exploring the art concept, while providing a supportive art club environment. Teen Art is a great class for the absolute beginner or for those interested in building their portfolio for art school.
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Heritage Museums & Gardens Celebrates Spring with Rhododendron Festival
Heritage Museums & Gardens celebrates spring with Rhododendron Festival, now - May 25.
The annual Rhododendron Festival is one of the most beautiful times to visit Heritage and special festival programs will engage everyone from children to avid gardeners.
PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
Daily Walking Tours, between 11-11:30 am & 2-2:30 pm, now - May 25: Docent Tour Guides will lead 30-minute tours of Heritage's renowned rhododendron collection. Discover how two hybridizers associated with Heritage-Charles Dexter and Jack Cowles-contributed to the genus Rhododendron and created the plants we love today.
Behind the Scenes Greenhouse Tours, between 1-2 pm, May 25: Visitors can go behind the scenes with Director of Horticulture Les Lutz for a tour of Heritage's new greenhouse. Les will share facts about the structure and why it was built and what is is used for.
Rhododendron Propogation Workshops, between 1-2 pm, May 23 & 24: Everyone wants more of these great plants, and Director of Horticulture will demonstrate how easy it can be to propagate them. Participants will learn how and when to take cuttings and what rooting medium (soil) to use. After watching the demonstration, participants will have the opportunity to practice these techniques and will leave knowing how to successfully propagate rhododendrons of their own this fall.
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More Children, Youth & Family Events
- Cultural Center of Cape Cod presents a Reception for Art and Music by Students from Station Ave. Elementary School, June 4, 4 - 6 pm. The exhibit of student will run in the Blue Room from June 4 - 15. Come meet the artists and their teachers and enjoy the art, music, and refreshments. 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth. Info: 508-685-6561 / www.cultural-center.org
- Cape Cod Children's Museum announces their terrific summer program Little Sprouts Kids' Garden at the Coonamesset Farm held during the months of June, July and August. Classes will focus on gardening and activities at a real working farm. Children will plant, maintain and harvest their very own garden filled with a variety of vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. 277 Hatchville Road, East Falmouth. For more information or to request a registration packet, contact Lori Lieberman: 508-564-5624 / [email protected]
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Cultural Center of Cape Cod Featured Events of the Month
George Gritzbach Blues Band Concert and CD Release - May 24, 7 pm: George Gritzbach burns with energy and passion for the music he loves. He has appeared at a wide variety of venues & festivals and has opened for B.B. King & Eddie Money. He is a seasoned blues guitarist/vocalist who performs blues & funk classics plus originals. Up front: Gritzbach's smoky vocals, steamy harmonica, and shimmering guitar. Backing him up: Rick Hill pimps the hottest bass lines this side of the Willie Dixon, and drummer Bart Weisman gives them the beat.
North Country, in concert! - May 31, 7:30 pm: North Country is a new and exciting Cape Cod country music band. The group is comprised of five talented, well-established musicians from various musical backgrounds including Fred Ghioto on lead guitar, from the well-known band Freddie and the Maybellines. Join the Cultural Center for North Country's superb mix of classic and modern country music.
New Black Eagles Jazz Band, in Concert - June 1, 3 pm: The concert will include many familiar New Orleans favorites plus several exciting new numbers written by members of the band. The Black Eagles have been a fixture on the international jazz scene since 1971, bringing the sounds of traditional New Orleans Jazz to audiences all over the world.
Liz Live! A Cabaret of Music and Humor - June 8, 2 pm: Featuring Liz Saunders, vocals; Mark Borgmann, piano; Peter Hallemeier on upright bass; Michael Gross, drums/percussion. Liz Live is an entertaining show in a classic Liz-interactive style including powerful vocals and instrumental selections.
New Horizons Band Spring Concert - June 9, 4:30 pm: Free and open to the public. Donations of non perishable food or money are more than welcome to benefit the Yarmouth Food Pantry.
For more information about these and other events, classes, and exhibitions, please visit www.cultural-center.org. Call 508-394-7100 for reservations. The Cultural Center is located at 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth.
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Jonathan Edwards Headlines The Reel Blues Fest
Sea Crest Beach Hotel hosts The Reel Blues Fest co-presented by MVYRadio.com and co-founder James Montgomery on May 24, 7:30 - 10:30 pm.
After a sellout show in 2012, Johnathan Edwards returns to The Reel Blues Fest on Memorial Day weekend to kick off the start of the summer on the Cape. The Reel Blues Fest co-founder and blues legend James Montgomery and his band also perform, accompanied jazz saxophone phenom Grace Kelly. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the show beings at 7:30 pm.
350 Quaker Road, Falmouth. Tickets are available online at www.thereelbluesfest.org & www.mvyradio.org and in person at Eight Cousins Bookstore (189 Main Street, Falmouth). For more info, please call 508-495-3456.
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More Musical Performances
- Bart Weisman Music presents - Jazz in Hyannis at Grand Cru - May 23, 8 pm: Bart Weisman Jazz Group featuring Pamela Hines (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums); George Gritzbach Band in South Yarmouth - May 24, 7 pm: George Gritzbach (vocals & guitar), Rich Hill (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums). For a full list of Bart Weisman Music, please visit: www.bartweisman.com
- John Wesley United Methodist Church presents Old Time Gospel Night, May 30, 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Join this community sing-a-long with music, laughter, entertainment and surprises. John Yankee will lead on the keyboard with the help of an all string band as they raise the roof with scared bluegrass, spirituals, and classic hymns. Robert Wyatt will delight you with a special performance, and refreshments will be served in Fellowship Hall to wrap up the evening. 270 Gifford Street, Falmouth. For more info, contact Sarah Sadler: 774-392-2383 / www.falmouthchorale.org
- Church of the Transfiguration hosts the Pentecost Organ Concert on June 1, 3:30 pm. The vibrant orchestral colors of the unique 7,500 pipes of the E.M. Skinner organ at the Church of the Transfiguration will be beautifully displayed for this concert. Enjoy works by Widor, Langlais and Jongen at this Pentecost organ concert performed by Sharon Rose Pfeiffer and James Jordan. 5 Bay View Drive, Orleans. Info: 508-240-2400 / www.gdaf.org
- The Weary Traveler's Club presents The Groovalottos on the second Saturday of every month from now - December 13, 7:30 - 11:30 pm. Dance & groove to the sounds of NDN Soul-Funk by Cape Cod's funkiest original band, The Groovalottos. 77 Valley Bars Road, Bourne. For more info, contact Dave: 508-759-2707 / www.thegroovalottos.com
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Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival Upcoming Annual Dinner!
Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival Annual Dinner & Announcement of Tennessee Williams' Circle of Friends Program will take place at Town Hall on May 31, 6:30 - 7:30 pm with Guest of Honor Zachary Quinto.
Film and stage actor Zachary Quinto, will be part of the festivities at this year's Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival's Annual Dinner. At the dinner, Quinto will also appear on stage at Town Hall in a candid conversation with Festival Curator David Kaplan. The dinner is the special occasion to announce the line-up of shows for the Festival's 9th Season. This dinner also includes a Live Auction with several artworks by well-known artists including: Gaston Lachaise and Joan Cobb-Marsh. Dinner will be provided by Far Land Provisions.
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Extraordinary Women of the American Revolution at the Thacher 1680 House
The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth presents Extraordinary Women of the American Revolution at the Thacher 1680 House on June 1, 1:30 - 2:30 pm & 3:30 - 5 pm.
The first-person stories of non women who made significant contributions to the American Revolution will be told in a dramatic presentation by costumed Cape Cod women. They will portray the women, including: Mercy Otis Warren, Abigail Adams, and Mary Gray of Yarmouth Port.
Featured Photo by Dorothy Kowalski: Extraordinary women of the American Revolutions: Mercy Otis and Deborah Sampson, portrayed by Judy LeGrand and Terri Fox.
Route 6A, Yarmouth Port. Info & tickets: 508-362-3021 / www.hsoy.org
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Cotuit Center for the Arts Upcoming Performances
Becky's New Car - SOLD OUT!
Moby Dick The Musical! June 5 - 29: In an effort to avoid financial ruin, a girls' reform school mounts a production of Moby Dick to raise funds to save their school in this energetic mixture of high camp, salty innuendo, and 27 musical numbers. Directed by Tristan Divincenzo, written by Robert Longden, with music and lyrics by Longden and Hereward Kaye.
2nd Wednesday Theater: Greater Tuna, June 11, 7:30 pm: Greater Tuna is the third smallest town in Texas; a place where books like Huckleberry Finn and Romeo and Juliet are too smutty for the library shelves and the Lion's Club is too liberal. A humorous look at small town life. Written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard. Presented by Tara Galvin.
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More Theater, Dance & Film
- The Community Hall in Woods Hole presents a week long Sacred Circle Dance Retreat May 31 - June 7, 10 am - 4 pm. A week of immersion in Sacred Circle Dance and community with special activities in a beautiful seaside setting. You will dance simple, delightful, rhythmic, joyful, mesmerizing Circle Dances. Afternoon sessions combine offerings by participants with time to enjoy the beauty and charm of the Cape. Water Street, Woods Hole. For more info, contact Bobbi Bailin: [email protected] / www.BobbiBailin.com
- Eventide Arts presents A Little Night Music on the Gertrude Lawrence Stage, now - June 1. A comedy with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, this performance is based of Hugh Wheeler's book. Directed by Steve Reynolds with Musical Direction by Maggie Bossi. 713 Main Street, Dennis Village. Info & tickets: 508-398-8588 / www.eventidearts.org
- Cape Rep Indoor Theatre announces their upcoming show Jerusalem by Jez Butterworth, now - June 1. Johnny "Rooster" Byron is a charismatic local legend to the youth of Flintock, England but to local authorities he is the Pied Piper; mocking social conventions, corrupting their songs and daughters and squatting illegally in the outskirts of their town. It is time to evict him. Timeless, mythic, brilliantly funny and moving, Jerusalem will stay with you long after you leave the theater. Directed by Maura Hanlon. Not recommended for children. 3299 Route 6A, Brewster. Info: 508-896-1888 / www.caperep.org
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Cotuit Center for the Arts Announces Upcoming Audition
Cotuit Center for the Arts will hold auditions for The Kind of True Story of Mona Coyote, in the Black Box Theater on May 24, 12 - 4 pm.
Written by Christopher Compton, and directed by Holly Erin McCarthy. This magically original epic adventure from the imaginations that brought you Lulu's Lemonade Stand and Frog: A Modern Fairy Tale. The story follows young Mona Coyote, an ordinary girl who just happens to live her life as if she is the hero of a video game...along with her trusty sidekicks and best friends.
Looking for 15 actors, male and female ages 10+. There are a few "adult" roles which we would prefer to fill with teenagers or young 20 somethings. There is no need to prepare anything for the auditions. There will be a sign in sheet and actors will be seen on a first come, first served basis. Actors will be asked to cold-read excerpts from the script and some actors may be asked to sing. All actors are required to have reliable transportation to and from all rehearsals and performances. Performance Dates: August 11, 7 pm; August 14-16, 10 am - 12:30 pm; August 20-22, 10 am - 12:30 pm.
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Exciting Opportunities with the Cape Cod Art Association
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Figawi PhotoCruise, May 24, 8 am: A rare opportunity to shoot the annual Hyannis to Nantucket Figawi Race from the best vantage point on the water! View the parade of sails, capture that ultimate action shot from abroad a catamaran. Arrive at 8 am, catamaran boards at 8:30 am, departs at 9 am from Hyannis Harbor (Bay Spirit catamaran, Ocean Street). Tour lasts 2-4 hours depending on shooting and sailing conditions.
Brown Bag Lunch Series: Marketing Your Art with Roberta Miller & Amy Neill, June 5, 12 - 1:30 pm: The series provides an opportunity for artists and art enthusiastic to collaborate and discuss important ideas and elements related to their craft. The events are free, open to the public and catered to all skill levels Bring your lunch and drinks will be provided.
Whales and Wildlife Photography, June 13 - 15, 9 am: Join instructors and award-winning photographers Bob Singer and Jim Pennypacker as they share their tricks and techniques to help you capture your own spectacular whale and wildlife images in this fun, action-filled workshop. Registration fee includes two whale watch trips, an eco boat tour, along with two lunches aboard the whale watch boat.
3480 Route 6A, Barnstable. For more info, contact A.J. Johnson: 508-362-2909 / capecodartassoc.org
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Cultural Center of Cape Cod Upcoming Workshops
A Trio of Salsa Dance Classes - May 27, 7 - 8 pm: These classes will focus on the Salsa, a dance that makes everyone want to get up and shake those hips. Instructor Doug McHugh of Ballroom Bliss has been teaching professionally now for over 14 years.
Painting Demonstration by Doris Mee - May 27, 10 am - 12 noon: Doris will give us a preview of the strategies she will teach in her upcoming class entitled Design with mixed media / Collage.
Color and Composition: A 3-Day Painting Workshop with Suzanne Packer - May 28, 29, 30, 9:30 am - 3 pm: Still life paintings that have visual movement, paintings that have the viewer's eye move across and around the canvas, this is the focus of the workshop. The days end with a group critique, a beneficial way to learn by looking at what others are doing. Oil paints and the water-mixable oils are the materials of choice.
Design with Mixed Media / Collage with Doris Mee - 4 Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm: Have fun with collage and mixed media. Student may choose to use either water-based media; watercolor or acrylic.The instructor will use brief demonstrations on a variety of papers, with an emphasis on good design, strong value contrast, and visual movement.
Painting Demonstration by Julie Blanchard - June 7, 1 - 3 pm: Come watch as Julie demonstrates techniques she uses to create her extraordinary watercolors. No charge, but please reserve a place in advance.
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Photography Workshops at the Jacob Sears Memorial Library
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Smartphoneography! now - May 27, 4 - 6 pm: The proliferation of camera capable cellphones and tablets have given rise to a while new genre in photography. Capturing, editing and processing of photographic images in the applications that have been developed for these devices has become a standalone art to itself. Assignments will be given weekly and critiques of prints will be held at each class meeting.
Basic B&W Digital Photography class, now - May 29, 4 - 6 pm: The successful B&W photographer develops an eye that allow him/her to visualize the world around them in monochrome. Advanced digital tools give us an extraordinary ability to realize that vision. In this class you will explore the techniques that separate basic vision from the personalized style everyone works with.
21 Center Street, East Dennis. For more info & to register: 508-385-3189 /http://www.stangodwin.com / email: [email protected]
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Spring Art Classes at Cape Cod Museum of Art
Sign up now for Spring Art Classes at CCMA from pottery to painting, drawing, art history and multimedia work.
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Beginning Wheel Thrown Pottery with Nat Doane - now - June 2, 6 - 8 pm
- Intermediate/Advanced Wheel-Thrown Pottery with Nat Doane - now - June 3, 6 - 8 pm
- Beginning Pottery with Nat Doane - now - June 6, 10 am - 1 pm
- Open Clay Studio with Nat Doane - now - June 5, 6 - 8 pm
- Painting Seascape, Marine and Landscape with Kenneth Evans - now - June 9, 10 am - 12 noon
- Watercolor Painting with Kelly Knowles - now - June 9, 1 - 3 pm
- Introduction to Oil Painting with Melanie McGraw - now - June 3, 1 - 3 pm
- Acrylic Painting for All Levels with Michael Giaquinto - now - June 13, 9 - 11 am
- Drawing with Elizabeth Mumford - now - June 4, 10 am - 12 noon
- Capturing the Coastal Landscape: A Studio Approach for All Levels with Rick Fleury - now - June 5, 10 am - 12 noon
- Hobbit/Fairy Homes and More with Christy King - now - June 3, 10 am - 12 noon
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More Classes & Workshops
Please check out our Family Section for additional Classes and Workshops for Children
- Jacob Sears Memorial Library hosts a Basic B&W Digital Photography class, now - May 29, 4 - 6 pm. The successful B&W photographer develops an eye that allow him/her to visualize the world around them in monochrome. Advanced digital tools give us an extraordinary ability to realize that vision. In this class you will explore the techniques that separate basic vision from the personalized style everyone works with. 21 Center Street, East Dennis. For more info & to register: 508-385-3189 / http://www.stangodwin.com / email: [email protected]
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Creative Placemaking Project: An Opportunity for Artists & Creative Designers!
The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, Coastal Community Capital, and the Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard Chambers of Commerce have announced a Creative Placemaking project & call for designs from professional artists, architects, landscape designers, graphic artists, and others who produce their work within the Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket communities.
The partners have announces the Creative Placemaking project, which seeks to commission artful and creative design elements within Cultural Districts across the Cape, will expand to include three new locations in Sandwich's Glasstown Cultural District. The inclusion of Sandwich in the Creative Placemaking project, brings the total number of sites on Cape Cod seeking placemaking designs to seven. The partners seek to commission, through a juried competition, artwork that will create excitement and spur interest in visiting the communities, honor their rich histories and culture, and integrate with their environment, culture, and activity. Deadline for design submissions is at midnight on June 1.
This project was funded in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council Adams Arts Program.
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Black Grow Gallery Call to Local Artists
Black Crow Gallery in Mashpee Commons announces a Call to Local Artists to join them in their new location.
Black Crow Gallery has recently moved to their new location in Mashpee Commons and their summer contract is now open. Black Crow is looking for local artists of all media who are interested in renting space this summer. Spaces are available upon review of work and are limited. Summer rent/contract runs from May through September in a busy Mashpee Commons location. This is a great opportunity to show/sell your work in this upscale outdoor shopping center.
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Kennedy Center VSA Artist Opportunities
ART in Embassies Program - Deadline: Ongoing
Established by the United States Department of State in 1964, the ART In Embassies Program is a global museum that exhibits original works of art by U.S. citizens in the public rooms of approximately 180 American diplomatic residences worldwide. Information regarding artwork submissions is on the website.
Northern Virginia Art Center - Deadline: Ongoing
Northern Virginia Art Center is searching for talented professional artists with a cohesive body of work to exhibit in their new Special Exhibitions space in the heart of Crystal City's thriving restaurant district. 380 square feet of gleaming exhibition space available for monthly exhibits of 2D or 3D art! Their full time gallery staff will assist in exhibit installation, process sales of you work, and will coordinate your opening reception, all for a small fee and low sales commission.
For more info, contact the VSA and Accessibility Office - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: 202-416-8898 / [email protected]
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Eventide Arts 16th Annual Songwriting Competition Deadline EXTENDED!
Eventide Arts announces their 16th Annual Songwriting Competition with a deadline for entires EXTENDED to May 23.
Finalists will have the opportunity to perform live on Sunday, June 8 on the Gertrude Lawrence Stage at the historic Dennis Union Church. Even if you aren't entering the competition, join Eventide Arts on June 8 to listen to the finalists perform excellent music and find out who the winners are.
713 Main Street, Dennis. For more info, contact Sue Martin: 508-280-4221.
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Cape Cod Art Association Seeking Submissions & Vendor Applications
Call to Artists - The National - Deadline: May 30
The jury will consist of James Maddocks, Diana Panarelli Miller and Ronald Wilson. There is an entry fee for members and non-members. Five entries per artist may be submitted. Over $2,500 of cash prizes will be given for Best in Show, Best American Landscape and First and Second in each category. Categories include: oil/acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, fine art photography, printmaking, drawing and sculpture. Accepted works can be viewed in both galleries from July 17 - August 18. The public is cordially invited to the Grand Opening and Awards reception on July 17.
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Cultural Center Announces Call For Submissions
8th Annual National & Regional Poetry Competition, with a submission postmark deadline on June 16: A National Prize of $1,000 will be awarded for a single, unpublished poem that has not won 1st prize in any national competition. Open to all U.S. residents 18 years & older. A Regional Prize of $250 will be awarded for a single, unpublished poem (that has not won 1st prize in any national competition) by an adult resident of Cape Cod, Nantucket, or Martha's Vineyard. All proceeds will support the Cultural Center's literary programs. General Guidelines: submit up to 3 poems of any style or subject totaling no more than five pages with an entry fee of $15. All entries should be typewritten on plain, white paper. The poet's name should not appear on any page except the cover page, which should include name, address, phone number, and email address, the titles of the poems submitted, and a brief bio.
Heavenly Bodies: The Human Form, Transformed, juried exhibition with a drop-off date on November 18, 9 am - 5 pm: All work in the exhibit will depict the human form, transformed in some interesting and creative way. A dozen artists have been invited to transform mannequin torsos into art. The results will populate the Great Hall for the duration of the exhibit, November 19 - December 7. Submissions of work that communicates ideas, stories, relationships, metaphors, and epiphanies are strongly encouraged. Although digital work will be considered, you are discouraged from using form without function. The transformation should be metaphoric or layered in some way.
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More Applications, Grants, Spaces & Work
- Provincetown Public Library is proud to announce their Summer Heritage Series & call out to those interested in scheduling a date to present unique history of their specific town, with a submission deadline on June 1. The Library seeks to provide a platform for local historical and preservation societies to share their town's story in the form of 9 presentations from July 1 - August 25. Representatives are invited to present for 30 minutes to one hour with images, video, eyewitness accounts, artifacts, and more to describe the rich history of their specific town. If you are interested, please contact Provincetown Library Director of Marketing and Program Development Matt Clark: 508-816-6373 / [email protected]
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More Other Events & Notices
- Atwood House Museum will have a Constructing Wilderness Lecture Series Managing the 21st Century Wilderness on May 25, 2 - 4 pm. Speakers for the day will be Refuge Manager Dave Brownlie from Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge and National Wilderness Coordinator Nancy Roeper from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Wilderness Act and Monomoy, the only area in Southern New England designed under the Act, the Atwood House Museum is proud to present Constructing Wilderness.
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Submit Your Upcoming Events!
Submission deadline is Wednesdays, noon.
August 10, 2014 ~ Conductor Keith Lockhart & Guest Conductor Charlie Rose
August 23, 2014 ~ Artistic Director & Conductor Jung-Ho Pak
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