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Tom Doyle to Appear at 30th Annual Citizens Bank Pops By the Sea

The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod  is pleased to announce that radio personality Tom Doyle will be appearing with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra at the 30th Annual Citizens Bank Pops by the Sea concert on Sunday, August 9, 2015. He will perform his trademark satire of the Bourne Bridge during the 30th Anniversary concert's 'Tribute to Cape Cod' portion of the program.

Tom is often referred to as "Boston radio's legendary funnyman" and is known for his quick wit and comical character voices.  A radio personality for 40 years on several Boston stations and longtime featured cast member of the Loren and Wally Show , Tom is best known for his  Men from Maine  and  Townie Tunes  CDs. 

For further information about the AFCC or to order Pops tickets, please visit  popsbythesea.org  or call  508-362-0066 .



Volunteer Now!!! for the 26th Annual Cape Cod Five Pops in the Park
Pops in the Park

Saturday, August 22, 2015 (7-9pm) 
Eldredge Field, Orleans MA (rain date 8/23)

Featuring  The Cape Symphony  under the direction of  Artistic Director and Conductor Jung Ho Pak,  with Special Guest Appearance by Sheena Easton!

All Pops in the Park volunteers will receive: 
Two general admission unreserved lawn seating tickets 
Plenty of cold beverages and light snacks while working

Click  HERE to sign up today!
Our online registration makes it easy! 
Just go to our website, CLICK 'VOLUNTEER INFO' to see what jobs are available and the times required. Then let us know how you'd like to help using our easy online registration form. We thank you for your time and talent!

For more info & to purchase tickets, visit:  popsinthepark.org  or call 508-362-0066, ext. 116 

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Lawn Seat Tickets for Pops by the Sea Now Available at the Following Outlets:

Pops by the Sea Festival Seats

 

We recommend ordering e-tickets online at popsbythesea.org, but we also offer Lawn Tickets at select Cape Cod Outlets:

 

Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce Tourist Center, 5 Patti Page Way, Centerville

Puritan's Clothing, 408 Main St, Hyannis

Christmas Tree Shops, 655 Route 132, Hyannis

Christmas Tree Shops, 425 Main St Christmas Crossings Plaza, West Dennis

Christmas Tree Shops, Route 6A Cranberry Highway Sagamore

or at the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod office, 3 Patti Page Way, Centerville

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 Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and Mashpee Commons Soloist Series 

 

The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod has partnered with Mashpee Commons to present a new free live music program at Mashpee Commons  on Thursday evenings during the months of July and August. This series of outdoor summer performances  will feature some of the Cape's best songwriters playing their original music.  
  • Thursday, July 30 -  Diana Di Gioia - sharp lyrics set to blues & folk-rock rhythms 
  • Thursday, August 6 - Gerry Beaudoin - original instrumental jazz 
  • Thursday, August 13 -  Mwalim - original songs rooted in soul, funk and jazz 
  • Thursday, August 20 - Dan Lyons - original rock songs from a member of 57 Heavy 
  • Thursday, August 27 - Kathleen Healy - folk singer-songwriter 
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Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Presents an August Concert Series

summer concerts


For the month of August, The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod along with Arts Cape Cod presents a summer concert series featuring amazing Cape Cod musicians!   

 

Monday August 3 at Parkers River Beach in Yarmouth:
Groovy Afternoon

A tribute to the classic rock of the Woodstock era

Presented in partnership with the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce


Tuesday August 4 at Mashpee Community Park in Mashpee:
Steve Morgan & The Kingfish
Winner AFCC 2015 Talent Search - original modern blues and R&B

Presented in partnership with the Town of Mashpee

 

Friday August 7 at Aselton Park in Hyannis:
Crabgrass Bluegrass Band
Toe tappin' bluegrass

Presented in partnership with Hy-Arts

 

Friday August 7 at Peg Noonan Park in Falmouth:
Chicken Fry
Today's country, rockin' classics and a touch of southern rock

Presented in partnership with Falmouth Village Association

 

The concerts occur five nights a week from 6:00-7:30 pm and are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket to the performances.  There will be no rain dates. Full schedule is available here.





  

 

 

 

 

Learn More About Artist Howard Barnes!

 

 Artist Statement

 

"My work is to show artists' growth over a period of time - beginning with what I was creating 50 years ago to more recent work which is quite different in terms of approach and style. Having studied with Paul Reed from the Washington Color School in the 60's, I transitioned from color staining to a more hard edge format. This has allowed me to use scumbling to create motion within the color fields. The work has become more abstract, minimal and modular, allowing mastery of color to dominate the foreground. My concern remains the relationship of color to color to dominate on a large scale."

 

Howard resides in Dennis, having moved to the Cape in 2001. He is a retired Medical Illustrator with Advanced Practice Strategies, Boston Mass. and served as Art Director at Bolt Beranek and Newman, Cambridge, Mass. He is an abstract painter who has taught abstract design at NE College in NH and participated in Project Artband with DeCordeva Museum in a faculty assignment for the gifted middle school student. Howard studied at Washburn University School of Fine Arts, Topeka Kansas and Heidelberg University School of Design, Heidelberg, Germany. He was a student of Paul Reed, a member of the Washington School of Color and frequent exhibitor at the Corcoran Museum of Art.


 

Red Line Express                         Flower Garden                                              Morning Sun                                                        Twin Sisters

 

Current and Upcoming Shows

 

Cape Cod Museum of Art, Contemporary Artists on Abstraction, Dennis, MA. July 2015

Miller White Gallery Dennis, MA, August-Sept. 2015

 

For more information contact the artist at artbybarnes@comcast.net


VisualArts

Yarmouth Art Guild Presents Featured Artists

Yarmouth Art Guild at Artists' Paintbox presents Featured Artist Kat Sylvester, now - August 10.  The Artist will have a Reception on August 1 from 5 - 7 pm , all are welcome.

Yarmouth Art Guild at Cape Cod Five Bank's Yarmouth Branch presents Featured Artist Linda Lastoff, August 1 - 31.  Linda works in pastels and watercolor.

 

11 North Main Street, South Yarmouth. Info: 508-394-4500 / bankofcapecod.com

Harmon Gallery Art Opening - Daniel Maffia: One Man Show

Harmon Gallery presents Daniel Maffia: One Man Show, August 1 - 31: In his newest series of paintings, artist Daniel Maffia's beautifully painted birds are almost secondary to the formality and precision of his rendering of 18th century French mats.

95 Commercial Street, Wellfleet.  Info: 508-349-3617 / harmongallery.com

Post Office Gallery Juried Show, Doesn't Belong

Post Office Gallery presents Doesn't Belong, a juried show, August 2 - 17.

What doesn't belong? Find out in all of the creative works by artists in this uniquely themed show. Each artist's individual creativity defines their work and the theme. An Opening Reception will take place on Sunday, August 2 at 2 pm.

38 Shore Road, North Truro   Info: 508-487-3111 / bankofcapecod.com

Maser Gallery at Falmouth Community Television

People, Places, and Things: Paintings by Christine Weisiger, August 2 - 27: The public is invited to attend the Opening Reception, August 2, from 3 - 5 pm. 

310A Dillingham Avenue, Falmouth. Exhibit Hours: Sunday, noon - 8 pm; Monday 2 - 10 pm; Tuesday-Thursday, 10 am - 10 pm; Friday, 10 am - 6 pm. Info: 508-457-0800 /  fctv.org/ 
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Sailing Into Summer with Sandy Boudreau

Bank of Cape Cod presents Sailing Into Summer with Sandy Boudreau, for the months of  July and August at  Bank of Cape Cod in Hyannis.  Her work can be viewed during regular banking hours, Monday-Friday from 8:30-5 and Saturday from 8:30-noon.

In addition to her own work, Boudreau also teaches art at Station Avenue Elementary School in South Yarmouth, which she said provides her inspiration while helping to pass on her passion to future generations.

1582 Iyannough Road, Hyannis. Info: 508-568-2333 / bankofcapecod.com

Jon Goldman's Village Portrait Project

Goldman Arts presents Jon Goldman's Village Portrait Project, August 4, 5 - 7 pm.

This is an ambitious project by the multimedia artist to digitally paint 780 portraits of the people of Woods Hole, Massachusetts. 150 portraits have been completed. Each year the artist opens his studio to view the most recent portraits. 

12 Sydney Street, Woods Hole. Info: 978-505-5796 /  goldmanarts.com 

Larkin Gallery Variations

Larkin Gallery presents Variations, now - August 5.

Larkin Gallery incorporates the art of three of their gallery artists into one gallery show. The exhibit includs a number of Neva Hansen's evocative paintings and structural pieces, William Barron's new representational work and the unique "tiling styled" paintings of Tighe Hanson (pictured.)

405 Commercial Street, Provincetown. Info: 508-487-6111 /  larkingallery.com 

Current and Upcoming Exhibits at Tree's Place

Unique Visions, now - August 7: Karen and James Neil Hollingsworth will be featured in this new exhibition. Come experience the tranquil, dream-like scenes that Karen will be showcasing and Neil's precise detail will astound you.

The Art of Patrick Kitson, August 8 - 21:   A perennial favorite of the Tree's clentele, Kitson's new works will not disappoint.   Opening Reception:  Saturday, August 8th from 5-7 pm.  

60 Route 6A, Orleans. Info: 508-255-1330 /  treesplace.com 

Lynn Shaler: Internationally Celebrated Artist

Jozy Fine Art presents Lynn Shaler: Internationally Celebrated Artist, August 8, 5 - 7 pm.

Lynn Shaler, internationally collected artist, will come from Paris to show her latest fine, limited edition etchings. 

57 Route 6A, Unit 1, Orleans.   Info: 508-348-9726 /  jozyfineart.com 

Pastels By Invitation at Creative Arts Center

Creative Arts Center in Chatham presents Pastels by Invitation, August 8 - 29.

A National Exhibition of Pastelists from across the United States.

154 Crowell Road, Chatham    Info: 508-945-3583 /   capecodcreativearts.org

Gardens by the Sea Art Exhibit

28 & Bank Studio presents Gardens By the Sea, August 8 - 31.

Gardens by the Sea will be the focus of the August show at 28 & Bank Studio  featuring the collage works of Cape artist, Paula Brody.   

586 Route 28, Harwich Port   Info: 774-237-9143 /   28andbankstudio.com

Exhibits at Heritage Museums & Gardens

The Wyeths: America Reflected Special Exhibition, now - September 27:  "I want to show Americans what America is like," Andrew Wyeth once declared. Together with his father N.C. and his son Jamie, Andrew Wyeth has helped to shape how Americans view themselves, their history, and their aspirations. Consisting of works by all three artists, the exhibition The Wyeths: America Reflected will elucidate such quintessentially American themes as: patriotism and the meaning of America; family; the significance of place; and the role of storytelling.

Secret Sheltersoutdoor exhibition now - October 15:  Explore nine artistic  Secret Shelters  in this season's outdoor exhibit, made by artists and architects.  ( This exhibit was funded in part through a grant from the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod)

The Heritage Collection, now - October 15: The Heritage Collection presents Heritage's permanent collection in four themes that permeate American history - sense of place, home, work and conflict of ideas. Each object seen here, pivotal or humble, tells a story about our history, about ourselves, and like all good history, about our future.

67 Grove Street, Sandwich. Info: 508-888-3300 /  heritagemuseums.org

Exhibits at Brewster Ladies' Library

Art Show: Kadri Brattvet, now - July 31: Each of Brattvet's works was created from direct observation of nature. Each is instilled with a radiant and timeless artistic expression which inspires reflection and rewards repeated viewing. 

Art Show: Captain Mike Orbe, August 1 - 29: an exhibit of nautical wood carvings by Captain Mike Orbe.

1822 Main Street, Brewster. Info: 508-896-3913 / brewsterladieslibrary.org 
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Celebrating Cape Cod: A Photography Exhibition

Upper Cape Camera Club presents Celebrating Cape Cod: A Photography Exhibition, now - August 8 at the Falmouth Public Library.

Forty different members of the Upper Cape Camera Club will present photographs celebrating Cape Cod. 

Falmouth Public Library, Main Street, Falmouth Info: 508-540-5964 /  falmouthpubliclibrary.org

Exhibits at the Falmouth Art Center presented by the Falmouth Artists Guild

Summer Juried Exhibition, now - August 3:    The Summer Juried Art exhibit will be on display in the Francoise Hermann Gallery at the Falmouth Art Center. The juror for this exhibit is painter Robert Mesrop.

Art Exhibit Curated by Betsy Payne Cook , now - August 10:  This free art exhibit in  the lobby gallery of the Falmouth Art Center features works of art chosen by juror Betsy Payne Cook, an accomplished Cape Cod pastelist.

137 Gifford Street, Falmouth   Info: 508-540-3304 / falmouthart.org

Current and Upcoming Exhibits at Naturescape Gallery

Amazing Jules Photography, now - July 31: Photographer and firefighter Julie Bryant is currently working on a book of photos from Cape Cod. She donates 20% of her proceeds to local Veteran organizations throughout the year.

Nature Photographer Hans Rilling, Flowers and Their Pollinators, August 1 - 31:  Hans Rilling is a Cape Cod nature photographer, conservationist and biochemist.

869 Main Street (Route 6A)   Brewster. Info:  508-896-3867 ext. 133 /  ccmnh.org

Eastwind Gallery Featured Artists

Joan Jacobson, July 31 - August 6: Joan's love of the environment is evident in her landscapes and seascapes. 

Sallie Raymond , August 7 - 13:   Sallie graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Design, Architecture and Art, pursuing her career in London and New York City. She is now a Cape Codder expressing her love of art in her beautiful acrylic paintings.

34 Main Street, Orleans. Info: 508-240-2133 / eastwindgallery.com 

Current and Upcoming Exhibits at the Addison Art Gallery

After Hopper Plein Air Artists' Reception, August 1, 5 - 7 pm: Featuring works created plein air by contemporary artists of places painted by the great American painter, Edward Hopper.

Toast to Olivier Suire Verley, August 8, 5 - 6 pm: A chance to visit the French Connection just before the reception from 5 - 7 pm at the Addison Art Gallery.

Olivier Suire Verley One Man Show Reception, August 8, 5 - 7 pm: Olivier Suire Verley is a solar painter, craving for the vast spectacle of life and eager to discover new atmospheres, new sceneries: in each of them, he finds a teaching and, as an alchemist, transmutes it in nuggets of pure joy for our eye and mind.

43 South Orleans Rd., Orleans. Info: 508-255-6200 / addisonart.com 

Julia Salinger: Are We There Yet?

Wellfleet Preservation Hall presents Julia Salinger: Are We There Yet? , now - August 17.

Julia Salinger's prints and drawings will be featured.

335 Main Street, Wellfleet. Info: 508-349-1800 / wellfleetpreservationhall.org 

Art Show: Kadri Brattvet

Brewster Ladies' Library  presents an art show by Kadri Brattvet    now - July 31.
 
Each of Brattvet's works was created from direct observation of nature. Each is instilled with a radiant and timeless artistic expression which inspires reflection and rewards repeated viewing. 

1822 Main Street, Brewster.  Info: 508-896-3913 /  KadriBrattvet

Paletteworks Exhibits

Artist Shacks in Orleans, now - September 7.

Sculpting In Oil Paint  at Cooke's Seafood in Orleans,  now - October 30.

Paletteworks features palette knife paintings by Cape Cod artist Stephen Roth. Paintings of Cape-scapes and Cape Cod flowers, all done with oil paints and palette knives.

1 South Orleans Road, Orleans. Open daily, 11 am - 8 pm. Info: 508-737-7788 /  artman1.com/

Exhibits at Woodruff's Art Center

Fascinating Fibers, now - August 2:  This is a group exhibit of fiber art and assemblages. It is a unique collection of textural art expressed through cloth, threads, wools, linens and textiles of all sorts. 

The Lure of the Sea , August 6 - September 20:  an exhibit  featuring a group of twelve artists and a photographer.  There is an opening reception being held on Thursday, August 6th from 5:30-7:30 pm.

1 North Market Street, Mashpee Commons  Info: 508-477-5767 / woodruffsartcenter.com  
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The Works of Sam Feinstein

Packet Galleries
presents The Works of Sam Feinstein , now - September 1 .

Born in Russia in 1915, Feinstein arrived at Ellis Island with his family when he was five. Raised in Philadelphia, he graduated from the Philadelphia Museum College of Art and at the age of nineteen was awarded his first one-man show at the Philadelphia Art Alliance.

311 Stony Brook Road, Brewster   Info: 508-385-3189 /  packetgalleries.com

Current Exhibits at the Cape Cod Chat House

Influences: New Paintings by Suzanne M. Packer , now - August 8: In this exhibit of new work by Suzanne M. Packer, pastels and oil paintings reveal the colors and shapes found in Cape Cod's skies and weather; in its rivers, marshes, ponds, and ocean waters; and in the endless variations of light on sand, rocks, and trees. 

Animal Spirits: Paintings by Jaime Elkins, August 12 - September 12: The moods and personalities of pigs, sheep, donkeys, goats, llamas, otters, elephants, bats, and even dinosaurs come alive in this solo exhibit of paintings by Jaime Elkins. Reception Friday, August 14, 5 - 7 pm.

593 Route 6A, Dennis. Info: 508-694-7187 / capecodchathouse.com

Events at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

Nature Screen Summer Festival of Films July/August, now - August 21: The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster continues its Nature Screen series with a summer festival of PBS Nature  and Nova documentaries for July & August.

Bird Carving 101 with Roger Jenks, now - August 31: Join Roger in the scenic Marshview Room at the Museum on Mondays in July and August for this rare opportunity to observe how a simple block of wood transforms into a beautiful bird. Ask questions and enjoy the Eldridge Arnold carving workshop exhibit.

869 Main Street, Brewster.  Info: 508-896-3867 ext. 133 /  ccmnh.org

New England Watercolor Society

Creative Arts Center in Chatham presents The New England Watercolor Society Regional Show, now - August 1.

Those wishing to submit a painting for consideration in the exhibit can obtain the prospectus at the following website:  www.newenglandwatercolorsociety.org .

154 Crowell Road, Chatham   Info: 508-945-3583 /  capecodcreativearts.org

A Walk in the Garden - Paintings by Sue McDonough Neff

Thornton W. Burgess Society  presents A Walk in the Garden - Paintings by Sue McDonough Neff , now - August 23.

A Walk in the Garden features the floral watercolors of Sue McDonough Neff, New England Society of Botanical Artists.  Her study and practice of botanical art has enabled her to see all parts that make each flower uniquely different, which helps her to create a true representation of a beautiful flower, a dried leaf or a bursting bud.  The artist's works are available for purchase.  

6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich   Info: 508-888-6870 /  thorntonburgess.org

Spend Mondays With the Monday Painters

Monday Painters presents Spend Mondays With the Monday Painters at the Dennis Village Green, now - September 7.

The Monday Painters  will display their artwork on the Dennis Village Green  located at Route 6A and Old Bass River Road every Monday this summer season. 

Dennis Village Green, Rt. 6A, Dennis   Info: 5 08-385-2366

Exhibits at Cotuit Center for the Arts

June - August Exhibits, now - August 24:  Richard Bertman: Kinetic Sculpture,  Roger Plourde: Sculpture,  Let Me Entertain You Open Juried Exhibit. 

Piece by Piece II, now - August 24: Piece by Piece II will be a large-scale collaborative installation featuring over 100 artists.

4404 Falmouth Road, Cotuit  Info: 508-428-0669 /  cotuitcenterforthearts.org
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Exhibits at Highfield Hall & Gardens


Bryan Randa Glass, now - September 7.

Ten Plus Years: 
The Art of Josh Dorman, now - September 7.

56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth  Info: 508-495-1878 /  highfieldhallandgardens.org

LiteraryArts

Orleans Historical Society Presents Talks at the Museum

Talks at the Museum, presented by Orleans Historical Society, August 4, 7:30 pm.

Cape Cod Public Radio Author Sean Corcoran will talk about the book The Long Haul:The Future of New England's Fisheries. Long Haul is the first book produced by WCAI, the local NPR station for the Cape, the Coast, and the Islands. The book strings together and supplements the series of radio reports produced by a small team of journalists at WCAI, located in Woods Hole, Cape Cod.

3 River Road, Orleans  Info: 508-240-1329 /  orleanshistoricalsociety.org

Events at Hyannis Public Library

People of Color on Cape Cod, August 5, 6 - 7 pm:  John Reed, President of Zion Union Heritage Museum, presents People of Color on Cape Cod. Learn about the important role that African Americans, Cape Verdeans and other people of color have played on Cape Cod and the surrounding areas.  

Nineteenth Century Winemaking, August 12, 6 - 7 pm: another Talks & Tunes program to learn about Nineteenth Century Winemaking with Kristen Harnisch, author of The Vintner's Daughter.   

401 Main Street, Hyannis  Info: 508-775-2280 /  hyannislibrary.org

Cape Cod Writers Center 2015 Conference

Cape Cod Writers Center presents the Cape Cod Writers Center 2015 Conference at The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis, August 6 - 9.

Register for one day or the entire weekend. Choose from thirty classes and workshops with distinguished authors, editors, agents, mentors, and media experts, including keynote speakers Marge Piercy and Claire Cook.

Info: 508-420-0200 /  capecodwriterscenter.org/

Henry Beston's Cape Cod

Thornton W. Burgess Society presents Henry Beston's Cape Cod, August 10, 7 pm.

Henry Beston's Cape Cod: How The Outer Most House Inspired a National Seashore is a highly acclaimed multimedia program presented by writer and filmmaker Don Wilding.  The program features over 130 slides and rough-cut footage from the Henry Beston Society's documentary film project. 


6 Discovery Hill Rd. East Sandwich, MA   Info: 508-888-6870 /  thorntonburgess.org

Inside the Pages: Suzan Saxman

Wellfleet Preservation Hall presents Inside the Pages: Suzan Saxman, August 13, 7:30 pm.

The dead are right here, according to Suzan Saxman. A clairvoyant and medium since birth, Suzan will share her astounding experiences from over thirty years of communing with spirits from the other side. 

335 Main Street, Wellfleet   Info: 508-349-1800 /  wellfleetpreservationhall.org


ChildrenYouthFamily

Events at Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

Family Drawing with Eve Aspinwall , now - August 12:   Bring your children and grandchildren to enjoy drawing together from the Museum exhibits. Frogs, turtles, fish, shells, insects and the birds of Bird Alley will be our subjects.  

869 Main Street, Brewster  Info: 508-896-3867 ext. 133 / ccmnh.org

Current and Upcoming Events at Heritage Museums & Gardens

The Hundred Acre School Summer STEM Adventures, now - August 28:  The Hundred Acre School opens its doors to children ages 4 to 7 in July and August for an eight week program designed to allow families the ability to sign up in one week sessions or for the entire eight week program. Join us in this new, bright, modern facility for a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)-focused summer program that allows children to question like scientists, use technology as a tool, be creative engineers, and think like mathematicians. 

Hidden Hollow 5th Birthday Celebration, August 2, 1 - 4 pm:  Create a special birthday craft from 1- 4 pm. From 1 - 1:45 pm, Teaching Creatures with Rae Griffiths takes to the Hidden Hollow stage for a special performance featuring reptiles. 

Family Fun Friday, August 7, 10 am - 5 pm: An award-winning performer who combines music, storytelling, visual art, and improvisation, Keith Munslow has entertained thousands of children and adults at festivals, concerts, schools and libraries throughout New England and beyond. 

67 Grove Street, Sandwich.  Info: 508-888-3300 x 158  /  heritagemuseumsandgardens.org

Truro Pamet River Float and Family Cookout

Truro Center for the Arts presents  the Truro Pamet River Float and Family Cookout, August 1, 12 - 4 pm.

Float down the Pamet River. Launch from Pamet Town Landing across from Castle Hill and end at the Town Boat Launch parking lot. There will be a family cookout after the float on the deck at Castle Hill.

10 Meetinghouse Road, Truro  Info: 508-349-7511 / castlehill.org

All Aboard the Harwich Railroad for Kids

Harwich Historical Society at Brooks Academy Museum presents All Aboard the Harwich Railroad for Kids, August 3, 1 - 3 pm.

Join an exciting adventure in model railroading in a hands-on program for kids. Train fans from six to 12 will have the chance to operate an extensive working HO-scale model layout of the Hyannis to Orleans line as engineers, brakemen, conductors, and dispatchers during the two-hour program.  

80 Parallel Street, Harwich  Info: 508-432-8089 / harwichhistoricalsociety.org

Annual Blueberry Day

Thornton W. Burgess Society presents  Annual Blueberry Day August 8, 10 am - 4 pm.

Enjoy a homemade blueberry dessert served in the historic Jam Kitchen for a $4 donation.  See a demonstration of old-fashioned blueberry jam making and sample jam tastings in the gift shop, where our jams, jellies and preserves may be purchased along with a vairety of nature-related items.

6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich  Info: 508-888-6870 / thorntonburgess.org

Summer Children and Family Programs

Highfield Hall & Gardens presents Summer Children and Family Programs, now - August 22.

Bring your little ones and have fun together in the Highfield craft room.  We'll have special project each week, and at the end of the hour, make a fairy parade out into the garden!

56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth Info: 508-495-1878 ext. 2 / highfieldhallandgardens.org



MusicalPerformances

Music at the Museum - The Girl from Quanset

Orleans Historical Society  presents The Girl from Quanset, July 30 - August 13, 7:30 pm.

An operetta, not seen in Orleans since 1908, presented Readers' Theatre Style.  Meet the fetching girls from Camp Quanset and the dashing men from the Orleans Life Saving Station.  The delightful songs and story also include a cast of young 'Japanese' ladies, a Duke, two Cape curmudgeons, and of course, fearsome 'Bulgarian' Pirates. 

3 River Road, Orleans  Info: 508-240-1329 /  orleanshistoricalsociety.org
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Hyannis HyArts Singer Songwriter Series

Hyannis HyArts Cultural District presents the Hyannis HyArts Singer Songwriter Series, now - August 29, 6:30 - 7:30 pm.

Singer Songwriter Spotlight Series at the Bismore Park  Artist Shanties. Featuring new musicians each week. Produced by LoveLiveLocal.

180 Ocean Street, Hyannis   Info: 508-862-4767 /  artsbarnstable.com

Bart Weisman Music Presents

Sunday Piano Jazz with Bart Weisman Jazz Group, August 2, 7 - 10 pm at the Riverway Restaurant.

Summer Jazz with Bart Weisman featuring Greg Abate, August 5, 6 pm at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum.

Bart Weisman Jazz Group Featuring Leslie Boyle, August 7, 8 pm at Grand Cru Wine Bar.

Sunday Pioano Jazz with Bart Weisman Jazz Group, August 9, 7 pm at the Riverway Restaurant.

Info:  bartweisman.com

Music at Cultural Center of Cape Cod

James Montgomery and the Blues Legends Show, August 1, 8 pm: James Montgomery is best known as the lead singer, blues harp player, front man, and bandleader of The James Montgomery Blues Band.  James will appear with Dave Hull on bass (who has toured frequently with Aerosmith), and George McCann on guitar. Mark T. Small will open the show.

Herbie Hancock 75th Birthday Tribute, August 3, 8 pm:  The Cape Cod Jazz Quintet: Steve Ahern (trumpet & flute), Bruce Abbott (sax & flute), Fred Boyle (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums).

Trad Superstars Matt Molloy, John Carty, and Arty McGlynn in Concert, August 10, 8 pm: The most exciting trad combination of recent times will perform at the Cultural Center on their first ever tour of the United States.

307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth  Info: 508-394-7100 /  cultural-center.org

Summer Musical Gala at Kelley Chapel

Historical Society of Old Yarmouth presents a Summer Musical Gala, August 9, 2 - 9 pm.

The Cape Cod Jazz Quintet with Bart Weisman will perform for a Summer Gala sponsored by the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth at 3 pm in the Kelley Chapel Meadow, Yarmouth Port. The event will also feature a silent auction of art, antiques, goods and services donated by society members and local businesses. The auction preview and bidding begins at 2 pm. The concert with a guest appearance by Siobhan Magnus will begin at 3 pm followed by wine and refreshments at 4 pm.

Kelley Chapel, Route 6A, Yarmouth Port   Info: 508-362-3021 /  hsoy.org

Sonia Bettencourt Sings Portuguese Blues at Summer Sunset Series

Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum present Sonia Bettencourt, August 11, 7 - 9 pm.

Sonia Bettencourt, accompanied by Jose Silva on Portuguese guitar and Jose Mota on guitar will entertain audiences outdoors on the East Lawn of PMPM against a backdrop of the sun setting over Provincetown Harbor.  Food and drink will be available from the Shallop Café and a cash bar.

Kelley Chapel, Route 6A, Yarmouth Port   Info: 508-362-3021 /  hsoy.org

Spirit of America Concert by the Bay

Spirit of America Band presents a Spirit of America Concert by the Bay, August 12, 7 - 8:30 pm.

Spirit of America Wind Ensemble presents a nautical-themed Concert by the Bay, celebrating Cape Cod's landscape and seafaring history.  This free concert on the green at the Community of Jesus, overlooking Rock Harbor's fishing fleet and radiant sunset, features favorites from American composers like John Williams, Grundman and Sousa. 

5 Bay View Drive, Orleans   Info: 508-240-2400 /  spiritofamericaband.org

Music at Cotuit Center for the Arts

Wine & Music Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 pm:   Wine and Music Wednesday   is an open house held in our gallery on the  third Wednesday of every month  with wine tasting and live music.

An Irish Session, now - August 26, 7:30 pm:  It has been defined as a gathering of Irish traditional musicians for the purpose of celebrating their common interest in the music by playing it together in a relaxed, informal setting. The music is played primarily by amateur musicians on instruments such as flute, fiddle, accordion, tin whistle, bodhran, concertina, guitar, banjo, mandolin, harp, uileann pipes.

Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival, August 11 - 25:  Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival has grown to become an established year-round presenter of chamber music and a major contributor to the cultural life of Cape Cod since its inception in 1979. 

Brazen Belles Burlesque, August 12 - 15:   Every show includes a mixture of racy retro costumes, chorus line kicks, slapstick antics, sultry dance moves, and physical comedy skits. A troupe of dangerous flirts, rowdy rabble-rousers, and saucy comediennes, they will have you laughing, lusting, and longing for more.

Pretty World: Songs by the Fab Ladies of the 60's, August 13, 6:30 pm at the Dan'l Webster Inn and Spa:  Pretty World: Songs by the Fab Ladies of the 60's presents 23 favorite songs by some of the finest female singers of the 60's including Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Petula Clark, Lani Hall, Carole King, Dusty Springfield and Karen Carpenter, to name just a few. 

4404 Falmouth Road, Cotuit  Info: 508-428-0669 /  cotuitcenterforthearts.org

Music in the Park , Sponsored by Jeff Kobold & Sage Bank

Orleans Cultural District presents: 

Puffy Elvis at Music in the Park, August 4, 6 - 7 pm: Puffy Elvis is composed of current and former Falmouth High School teachers and plays music from the 1960's to the present with vocals, trumpet, trombone, keyboards, guitar, bass, and drums. 

George Gritzbach at Music in the Park, August 11, 6 - 7 pm: George Gritzbach Blues Band has appeared at a wide variety of venues & festivals and has opened for the late B.B. King performing blues classics and originals with energy and passion.

Main Street and Route 28, Orleans  Info:  orleanscommunitypartnership.org

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11th Annual Provincetown Jazz Festival

 

Provincetown Jazz Festival presents their 11th Annual Provincetown Jazz Festival, August 13 at Crown & Anchor in Provincetown, August 17 at Cotuit Center for the Arts in Cotuit.  Featuring: Dane Vannatter, Kate McGarry, Fabiano de Castro, Tish Adams, Cape Cod Jazz Quintet, Keith Gantz, Mark Greel, Steve Ahern, Bruce Abbott, Fred Boyle, Ron Ormsby, and Bart Weisman.  


 

4404 Falmouth Road, Cotuit  Info: 508-274-2513 / provincetownjazzfestival.org


Bright New Stars: Luiz Caracol Trio & Eleanor Dubinksy

Wellfleet Preservation Hall presents the Luiz Caracol Trio and Eleanor Dubinksy, August 5, 7:30 - 9:30 pm.

The Luiz Caracol Trio includes singer-songwriter, guitarist and bassist Luiz Caracol, Ruca Rebordão (percussionist from Angola, now living in Portugal and Maine) and Gustavo Roriz (Brazilian bassist and viola caipira player living in Portugal).

335 Main Street, Wellfleet   Info:  508-349-1800 / wellfleetpreservationhall.org 




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Cape Cod Poetry Group: Poetry & Music Series

Cape Cod Poetry Group presents their   Poetry & Music Series, July 31, 2 - 3:30 pm.

Featuring Poet Martha Rhodes with music by Ellen Watters Sullivan and Claudia Wellington. 
   
7 Standish Way, North Truro   Info: 508-240-5316  /   truro-ma.gov
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Performances at Monomoy Theatre

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, now - August 8:  Music and Lyrics by William Finn, book by Rebecca Feldman.  An ingenious, hilarious, charming, award winning musical.

Pride and Prejudice, August 11 - 15: By Jane Austen, adaptation by Jon Jory.  A beautiful adaptation of Austen's powerful, funny, heartwarming love story.

776 Main Street, Chatham   Info: 508-945-1589 /  monomoytheatre.org\

Performances at Cape Rep Theatre

Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play, now - September 3: Based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems.

Evita, August 4 - 29:  Eva Peron's journey to charismatic, powerful and controversial First Lady of Argentina from her poverty-stricken roots in the outskirts of Buenos Aires is a star-making, tour de force role in one of the most challenging and memorable scores in musical theater.
   
3299 Rt. 6A, Brewster   Info: 508-896-1888  /   caperep.org

Performances at Harwich Junior Theater 

Aladdin, now - August 1: Adapted by James P. Byrne, Aladdin is a tale of mystery and magic set in a fairy tale land in a time of flying carpets, magical palaces, magic lamps Genies and rebellious princesses.

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, August 7 - 23: The Cape premiere of Grace Lin's Newbury-honored novel, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon weaves legend and myth with the tale of a young girl's adventures.

Just So Stories , August 11 - 27: The Harwich Junior Players bring the lively action, intriguing stories and colorful characters from Rudyard Kipling that will delight audiences for all ages.  
 
105 Division Street, West Harwich   Info & tickets: 508-432-2002 /   hjtcapecod.org
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Man of La Mancha

Academy of Performing Arts presents Man of La Mancha, now - August 22.

This musical version of Don Quixote is framed by an incident allegedly from the life of its author, Miguel de Cervantes. Don Quixote is the mad, aging nobleman who embarrasses his respectable family by his adventures. Backed by his faithful sidekick Sancho Panza, he duels windmills and defends his perfect lady Dulcinea.

120 Main Street, Orleans    Info:  508-255-1963 /  apacape.org

Performances  at Chatham Drama Guild

Elsa Live!/Cinderella Live!, now - August 22: Come sing and read with Queen ELSA from Saturdays. Please check the schedule for which princess appears on which day.

Guys and Dolls, July 28 - August 16:  Guys and Dolls, a wonderful musical with lots of well known songs. Fun for the whole family. 

134 Crowell Road, Chatham   Info: 508-945-0510 /  cdgonline.org
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Mother (and me), by Actress and Playwright Melinda Buckley

The Alzheimer's Family Support Center and The Cape Playhouse present  Mother (and me),   August 2, 4 pm.

Mother (and me) is a story of two women who are losing everything they've ever been - in very different ways - as they both lose each other. 

820 Main Street, Dennis   Info: 508-385-3911 /  capeplayhouse.com

Auditions for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Woods Hole Theater Company is holding auditions for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, by Christopher Durang,  August 2 - 3.

To be directed by Joan Edstrom. Sunday, August 2 at 2 pm in the Community Hall in Woods Hole AND Monday, August 3 at 7 PM   in the Old Fire House, Woods Hole Roles for two women and one man in their fifties, one woman and one man in the mid twenties to thirties, and one woman of indeterminate age. Production dates: November 5 - 22 weekends.
 
68 Water Street, Woods Hole   Info: 508-540-6525 /  woodsholecommunityassociation.org

Run For Your Wife

Barnstable Comedy Club  presents Run For Your Wife, August 6, 8 pm.

Written by Ray Cooney, directed by Christy Morris. A London cab driver, John Smith, literally has two lives, complete with two different wives, Mary and Barbara. Somehow, he manages to juggle them both without arousing suspicion. However, he gets caught up in a mugging, and wakes up in a hospital. He ends up with the wrong wife by his side, and is forced to deal with explaining things to both of his wives and the police all at once.

Please note this play contains adult language and situations and may not be suitable for all audiences.

 
3171 Route 6A, Barnstable   Info: 508-362-6333 /   barnstablecomedyclub.org
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Alice, presented by New Classics Company and Hyannis HyArts Cultural District

New Classics Company and Hyannis HyArts Cultural District present Alice, August 6 - 22.

Written and Directed by Greg Parker. The world of Lewis Carroll's Alice Liddell gets a makeover in this New Classics adaptation of an old classic. Combining elements of Through the Looking Glass and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Greg Parker's adaptation, Alice takes us on the fantastical adventures of a modern Alice as she navigates the troubles of adolescence and the unknown wonders of the looking glass world.

250 South Street, Hyannis    Info: 857-210-4447 /  newclassicscompany.org

Elements Theater Company Presents Talking Heads

Talking Heads, presented by Elements Theater Company at Paraclete House, July 31 - August 9.

This award-winning series of solo pieces is considered a classic of contemporary drama, universally hailed for its combination of razor-sharp wit and deeply felt humanity. 

5 Bay View Drive, Orleans  Info: 508-240-2400 /   elementstheatre.org

Impresario Now! 90% Musicale, 90% Theater, Very Mozart Most of the Time!

Cultural Center of Cape Cod presents Impresario Now!, August 4, 7:30 - 9:30 pm.

Hosted by the Cultural Center of Cape Cod in partnership with Wendy Taucher Dance Opera Theater. Impresario Now! is a re-telling of the comic Mozart tale of producers going broke, auditioning out-of-work singers, general mayhem, jealousy, art versus commerce and a true love of music.

307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth  Info: 508-394-7100 /   cultural-center.org
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An Evening Honoring Beverly Bentley

Provincetown Theater presents An Evening Honoring Beverly Bentley
, August 10, 6 pm.

6 - 6:15 Champagne toast in the theater lobby
6 - 6:45 Brick dedication ceremony
6:55 Introduction of the film
7 - 9:15 Screening of the film Michael Todd, Jr's Holiday in Spain
9 - 10:30 Reception in the lobby

Performances at Cotuit Center for the Arts

Art, now - August 2: How would you feel about your best friend if she suddenly did something so colossally stupid, it made you doubt the very basis of the friendship? It happens in Yasmina Reza's monster international hit, Art.

The Fat Ass Cancer Bitch Turns 49, July 31 - August 29:  Edgy, unapologetic, funny, wickedly honest, hell-bent, and loudmouth, Christine Rathbun Ernst is a writer, poet, and performer. Her play about her battle with breast cancer, Reconstruction or How I Learned to Pay Attention, has been performed throughout New England. 

Gypsy, now - August 2: Gypsy is a musical extravaganza featuring some of the best-loved music in the entire American musical theater songbook. 

A Midsummer Night's Dream, August 3, 7:30 pm:  One night only. A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare,

directed by Neil McGarry.


Stephanie Weaver: Meet Me at the Movies, August 4: Meet Me at the Movies is a multi media concert of beloved classical music from the silver screen.

2nd Wednesday Theater: Driving Miss Daisy, August 12: Racial tensions are delicately explored when a warm friendship evolves between an elderly Jewish woman and her black chauffeur. 

A Couple of White Chicks Sitting Around Talking, August 13 - 30: Written by John Ford Noonan, directed by Melinda Gallant.

4404 Falmouth Road, Cotuit   Info: 508-428-0669  /   artsonthecape.org
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Performances and Events at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, now - August 22: Tracey Conyer Lee is Billie Holiday. Written by Lanie Robertson. Directed by Stephen Nachamie.

WHAT for Kids, now - August 27:  In Old Russia, things have been pretty much the same for as long as anyone can remember. Most people are dreadfully poor and even the Tsar can travel no faster than a horse can gallop. But what if he had a ship that could fly through the air? 

Hard Travelin' with Woody, August 2 - 11: Hop a box car through the dust bowl with Woody Guthrie and commune with the spirit, stories and songs of America's iconic folksinger, saint-of-the-workingman and poet-of-the-people as he plays for a union meeting of striking mine workers in Oklahoma on the verge of vigilante violence.

2357 Old Route 6 Rd., Wellfleet  Info: 508-349-9428 / what.org



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Current and Upcoming Workshops at Cotuit Center for the Arts

now - August 4:   Ages 14-17 In this four-week intensive, students practice and hone their singing, dancing and acting skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Artful Thursdays - Mermaid Sculpture with Lenore Lyons, August 6, 6 - 9 pm:  A mixed media sculpture class to create a unique mermaid with easy to use materials. 

Open Life Drawing/Painting, now - August 26: These sessions provide an opportunity to work in a studio environment from a live model in the artists preferred medium. Artist Jackie Reeves will structure and time the model as well as be available for some basic instruction and coaching (optional for those who would like it).

Cotuit Center for the Arts has more going on! Check out their website for details.

4404 Falmouth Road, Cotuit. Info: 508-428-0669 /  cotuitcenterforthearts.org

Workshops at Cape Cod Art Association

Secret Gardens: Flower Photography Workshop with John Tunney, August 1, 9 am - 4 pm: In this one-day workshop, you will practice techniques for creating beautiful fine-art photographs of flowers and other plants. The emphasis will be on composition, depth of field, shutter speed and lighting.

Focus Stacking Photography Workshop with John Klingel , August 8, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm:   John Klingel will show you how to manually shoot a series of photos for focus stacking and how to combine the photos in post processing. In addition, he will demonstrate very sophisticated software that automates the process.

3480 Route 6A, Barnstable    Info: 508-362-2909  /  capecodartassoc.org

Before There was Instagram...Summer Sun Printing!

Mass Audubon's Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary presents Before There was Instagram...Summer Sun Printing!, August 11, 1 - 3 pm.

Make beautiful photographic nature prints without using a camera. Artist and photographer Bruce Childs will introduce participants to antique sun printing methods including traditional brush-on Cyanotype processes. Using natural objects found outdoors, participants will learn the fascinating process of print making in an unforgettable setting by the sea.


345 Bone Hill Road, Cummaquid.    Info: 508-362-7475 ext. 9353  /   massaudubon.org

Workshops and Classes at Cultural Center of Cape Cod

Color and Composition with Suzanne M. Packer, now - August 5: Create paintings that have visual movement, paintings that have the viewer's eye move across and around the canvas, this is the focus of the class. Learn to develop a composition that works within the plane of the canvas. 

Irish History: A 6-Week Class with Sean Murphy, now - August 18: This course explores The Vikings and their impact on Ireland; the Normans and the history of Ireland from the 12th-16th century; the re-conquest of Ireland: 1536-1691; the Irish as slaves and servants; and the Penal Laws; Risings: 1798 to 1916. Instructor Sean Murphy is from Ireland and has a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Sociology and Politics.

Wild about Wilde!, now - August 26: Join instructor Mary Ann Eaton for an 8-week study, through film and text, into the brilliant works and fascinating life of Oscar Wilde. 

307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth. Info: 508-394-7100  /  cultural-center.org

Gravity Painting with Dick McGarr

Cape Cod Chat House presents Gravity Painting with Dick McGarr, August 22, 2 - 4 pm.

The wonders of watercolor are its fluidity and transparency. The magic of blending color and water on wet paper is exciting to see. If you've always wanted to "paint loose," come to this demonstration and workshop by Dick McGarr and try it yourself.

($5 materials fee per person per session, cash or check only.) 

593 Route 6A, Dennis    Info: 508-694-7187 /  capecodchathouse.com
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Classes and Workshops at Cape Cod Museum of Art

Clay for Kids - 4 Day Workshop, August 10 - 13: Suggested Ages: 10 - 14 yrs.  Students will create both sculptural and functional works, emphasizing their form and structure, and then individualize projects by learning a variety of ways to decorate the surface of the art work.

Funday Monday Artday for Kids!, now - August 24, 1 - 3 pm:   Every Monday in July and August will feature a creative, artful afternoon workshop for kids.  Mixed media, painting, drawing, sculpture - all kinds of creative possibilities for art projects.

Snacks & drinks included.


3480 Rt. 6A, Barnstable. Info: 508-362-2909  /  capecodartassoc.org







Calling All Performance Artists and Musicians!

Organizers of  Wellfleet  the OysterFest have recognized the limited number of performance opportunities at the 'Fest compared to the significant amount of talent in our community. It is for this reason that the Entertainment Selection Committee has developed a new performance opportunity this year by adding a Street Performer or Busker category. These additional performance slots will be located throughout the event site and are intended to enliven the 'Fest while providing artists a chance to be appreciated by the festival's 25,000 attendees!

The 15th annual Wellfleet OysterFest will be held on October 17 & 18, 2015 from 10am until 5pm, rain or shine. There is no fee to participate as a Busker, donations may be collected and no merchandise may be sold. This is also an opportunity to be heard by the OysterFest Entertainment Selection Committee and perhaps the first step toward a Main Stage time slot!

Here is a link to the application that contains all the information that you will need. Feel free to share it with your performer friends. It will also be posted on the home page our website shortly. Busker Applications are due by July 31, 2015. Notifications and the performance schedule will be sent out two weeks after the deadline.

Info: SPAT (Shellfish Promotion & Tasting, Inc.)   508-349-3499  /  michele@wellfleetoysterfest.org 

Call for Cape Cod Artists & Artisans - Artists Cottages at Orleans Market Square

The Artist Cottages at Orleans Market Square are expanding!

Applications are now being accepted for artists and artisans interested in participating in the Shoulder Season Weekend Cottages, open over Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day Weekend.  Seeking high quality work in all media. Work must be hand made or hand crafted, by a Cape Cod based artist.

How to Apply: Obtain your application by contacting Debbie Oaks at doakes@c4.net. Applications should be submitted ASAP. Artists will be juried and first selections made on a rolling basis, until all available slots are filled.

Labor Day Weekend Dates: September 5, 6, 7
Cottage Hours:  Will be open Saturdays, 9 am - 5 pm, Sundays, 11 am - 5 pm, Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends from 11 am - 5 pm
Cottage Details: Each Cottage is 10' x 12' and the License Fee is $65 for the entire Weekend.

For details and an application, contact Debra Oaks at doakes@c4.net. For more information about the Artist Cottages, visit: artcottages.com 


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Events at Heritage Museums and Gardens

Under the Hood with Evan Ide, July 30, 6 - 7:30 pm: A Senior Specialist at Bonhams auction house, Evan Ide is also an accomplished automotive scholar, author, and award-winning restorer, as well as a collector. He will discuss Bugatti, a marque that holds a particular and unique fascination among collectors, and will provide an exclusive opportunity to see two examples rarely on public view - his own (currently undergoing restoration) and one from a private collector.

One Day University: A Presidential Breakfast and Discussion, August 2, 9 - 11:30 am: Renowned Brown University Political Science Professor Wendy Schiller will discuss all of the possible candidates for president in the 2016 election from the Republicans to Democrats to third party possibilities. She will assess each potential candidate's strengths and weaknesses in the context of platform, personality, organization, and fundraising. 

The Wyeth DNA: Drama, nature, Art with Wanda M. Corn, Art History Professor Emerita, Stanford University, August 2, 2 -3 pm:  This talk will explore the legacy of N.C. Wyeth on Andrew's exquisitely crafted and emotionally haunting work and suggest ways that Jamie Wyeth, in the third generation, has re-invented the family's DNA.

674 Route 6A, East Sandwich. Info: 508-888-3300 x175  /  heritagemuseums.org
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Events at the Osterville Village Library

The Luminaries of West Barnstable, August 4, 5 - 6 pm:  A Revolutionary War Lecture Series.
Author James Ellis discusses his book, The Luminaries of West Barnstable.

The 1st Barnstable Regiment's Role in the Revolution, August 11, 5 - 6 pm: The 1st Barnstable Regiment's Role in the Revolution - as told by General Joseph Otis. 

43 Wianno Ave, Osterville   Info:  508-428-5757 /  ostervillefreelibrary.org

24th Woods Hole Film Festival

Woods Hole Film Festival presents the 24th Woods Hole Film Festival
, now - August
1.

The 24th Annual Woods Hole Film Festival features eight days of independent films from near and far.

87B Water Street, Woods Hole   Info: 508-495-3456 /  woodsholefilmfestival.org

Events presented by the JFK Hyannis Museum

Sergei Khrushchev Reception and Lecture, August 5: Sergei Khrushchev will be giving a lecture at Nantucket's Dreamland Theater, with a reception at 5:30 pm. Doors will open for general seating at the lecture at 7 pm. 

Jack and Bobby - Brothers Firstnow - December 31:  From their boyhood seasons in Hyannis Port to the glory days of JFK's presidency, Jack and Bobby were always brothers first.

JFK Hyannis Museum - 397 Main Street, Hyannis. Info: 508-790-3077  /  jfkhyannismuseum.org

Summer Antique Show in Orleans

Cape Cod Antique Dealers Association presents a Summer Antique Show at Nauset Regional Middle School, July 31 - August 1.

Over 40 quality dealers from across the Cape and New England will present 18th, 19th, and early 20th century antiques. 

70 Route 28, Orleans. Info: 508-240-7726  /  ccada.com
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13th Annual Celebration of the Arts Festival

Cultural Center of Cape Cod  presents the  13th Annual Celebration of the Arts Festival, August 7 - 9.

Widely known as one of the Cape's best arts festivals. Featuring dozens of the Cape's premiere artists and artisans selling their work indoors and out: jewelry, pottery, paintings, textiles, wood carvings, note cards, painted tiles, glass art, photographs, and more. 

307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth   Info: 508-394-7100 /  cultural-center.org

Sandwich Glass Museum & Historical Society Events

Sandwich Glass Museum's Walking Tours of Sandwich Village, now - August 27: Enjoy a truly memorable walk through time and discover the historical delights of this charming and quintessential Cape Cod village.  

A Gravedigger's Tale - Cemetery Stories   now - Oct. 24:  Join the Sandwich Glass Museum for twilight walking tours of Sandwich's Old Town Cemetery.  The Cemetery, which dates back to 1663 and is located on the banks of Shawme Pond, captures the lives and stories of some of Sandwich's earliest and most influential residents.

Special Exhibit: Cutting Edge - A New Perspective on Glass , now - October 25: This Exhibit  showcases local glass artists and sculptors, including Michael Magyar and Benton Jones, to push the limits and re-interpret glass as sculpture. 

Ed Branson, Glass & Nature - Contemporary Gallery, now - November 1:  Branson is the recipient of numerous awards, honors and accolades and his works are part of private collections at Holyrood Palace, Scotland and numerous others. 

129 Main Street, Sandwich. Info: 508-888-0251 /  sandwichglassmuseum.org

Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum Exhibit

Historical Society of Old Yarmouth  presents a  Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum Exhibit , now - August 2 at the Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum.

Featured exhibit is of objects representing U.S. maritime history from the collection of artist and nautical collector Ryan M. Cooper of Yarmouth Port. 

11 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port. Info: 508-362-3021 /  hsoy.org
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Entertainment Tonight! 2015

Cotuit Center for the Arts presents Entertainment Tonight! 2015, August 7, 6 - 11 pm.

The Center's annual gala fundraiser featuring live performances from the year's theatrical productions, a feast of Hors d'Oeuvres, Full-Service Bar, VIP Lounge, Live and Silent Auctions, and Dancing into the wee hours with the incredible rock & roll of the Rip It Ups!

4404 Falmouth Road, Cotuit     Info and Tickets: 508-428-0669 /  artsonthecape.org

Tuesday Morning Wildflower Garden Tours

Thornton W. Burgess Society at Green Briar Nature Center  presents Tuesday Morning Wildflower Garden Tours  , now - August 25. 

Each Tuesday morning at 10 am in July and August enjoy an informal guided tour of the award-winning wildflower garden conducted by a knowledgeable volunteer.  The garden has three distinct zones: shady hillside, swamp and sunny meadow.  

6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich. Info: 508-888-6870 /  thorntonburgess.org

Artist Cottages at Orleans Market Square

Now - September 7, presented by Artist Cottages at Orleans Market Square.

The Artist Cottages provide a venue for local artists and artisans to make and sell their work. Visit the Artist Cottages July, August and  Labor Day weekend, and stroll among the charming collection of 8 colorful cottages, located in the Village Center Cultural District of Orleans. We offer the artwork of over 35 local artists who work and sell their wares right from their cottages throughout the summer. 

21 Old Colony Way, Orleans  Info: 508-255-6300  

Sandwich Artisans Fine Arts & Crafts Show at the Sandwich Public Library

Sandwich Artisans present a  Fine Arts & Crafts Show  on the  lawn of the Sandwich Public Library  on  August 1, September, 5, 26 & October 10, 10 am - 4 pm.

The shows feature fine art, jewelry, pottery, glass work, photographs, hand-crafted clothing, home accessories, wooden items, and much more made by local artisans!  All artisan fees are donated to benefit the Sandwich Public Library.

142 Main Street, Sandwich. Info: 617-827-5298  /  sandwich-artisans.com

Swinging on a Star: a Cocktail Party Fundraiser to Support Falmouth Museums on the Green

Museums on the Green and Falmouth Historical Society present Swinging on a Star: a Cocktail Party to Support Falmouth Museums on the Green, August 7, 5:30 pm.

Solon Z and The Sapphires will once again wow with the Big Band sounds of the 1940's and an an eclectic repertoire sure to get all ages on the dance floor. Also enjoy a silent auction. 

55 Palmer Ave, Falmouth  Info: 508-548-4857  /  museumsonthegreen.org
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Current Happenings at Osterville Historical Museum

Osterville Farmer's Market,  now - September 18: On the grounds of the Osterville Museum campus. Enjoy breads, fruit, vegetables, flowers, jams, honey, butters, meats, pickles, marinara sauce, ice cream, granola, pasta, cookies, salads, soaps, and so much more.

24th Annual Antiques Show, August 13, 9:30 am - 4 pm:   Over forty dealers from around New England featuring unique items. Rain date is August 14.

155 West Bay Road, Barnstable    Info:  ostervillemuseum.org

Explore Upcoming Events on ArtsCapeCod.org

Visit ArtsCapeCod and fill your calendar with arts & cultural events throughout the Cape!

ArtsCapeCod was designed to promote the estimated 3,000 cultural events that happen right here on Cape. We are currently promoting over 500 events, and we welcome all new events! The site has an  on-line box office capability, allowing a site visitor to book tickets to multiple venues, as well as a comprehensive calendar that has the capability of feeding information to other media outlets.  ArtsCapeCod is being made possible through an Adams Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and contributions from the Cape Cod Foundation, John K & Thirza F. Davenport Foundation and the Edward Bangs Kelly & Elza Kelley Foundation.
 
For more information about ArtsCapeCod please contact Project Manager Ben Hughes by emailing support@artscapecod.org


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