New Year's 2011/2012

Povincetown Business Guild

  508.487.2313, info@ptown.org      

Wrap Up 2011 and kick off 2012 with us. There's plenty of ways to celebrate the New Year - dining, shopping, clubbing. Provincetown is the perfect spot to make your New Year's resolutions... or maybe break a few.

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Friday, December 30, 2011

7:30 PM, SUEDE'S 5th ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S WEEKEND CONCERT in theParamount Room at the Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street (GA $25.00, VIP $50.00) Think Adele meets Diana Krall meets Bette Midler - sassy, smooth, and intoxicating.  Add a dash of Chris Botti and you might get an idea of Suede's unique talents and charm. Performing with her trio, Suede and crew will knock your socks off and kiss 2011 a fun farewell in top style! We have a limited number of VIP tickets available at $50 for the first few rows and general admission tickets are $25. Advance tickets may be purchased at www.onlyatthecrown.com. Have dinner in the Central House Restaurant before the show and receive priority show seating. Reservations are required by calling 508.487.1430. This is one show not to be missed and it sells out early so order your tickets today!!

10:00 PM, Dance Club at the Atlantic House, 4-6 Masonic Place
Featuring music by Resident DJ and Billboard Magazine Reporter David LaSalle. For more information visit www.ahouse.com.

Saturday, December 31, 2011

8:00 PM - 12 AM, New Years Eve party at the Harbor Hotel. 98 Commercial Street, 8:45 Dinner choice of 4 entrees and live entertainment all for $69/pp, must call 1-800-422-4224 to make reservations.

5:00 PM - 2:00 AM, Annual (14TH) Booze, Balloon and Buffoonery Blast at thePorchside Lounge @ the Gifford House Inn, 11 Carver Street (No Cover)
Please join us in this Provincetown tradition of "Where should I be on New Year's Eve?... Oh yeah!" Party favors and a count down balloon drop provided. Ring in 2012 with friends, family and smiles!

7:30 PM & 9:30 PM, ANA GASTEYER of Saturday Night Live and the hit new ABC series "Suburgatory" with Seth Rudetsky at the piano, at the Art House, 214 Commercial Street For tickets please visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/173215 

9:00 PM– Close , New Years Eve with VJ Tom Yaz in the Wave Bar at the Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street (No Cover)
Summer resident VJ Tom Yaz is back for 2 big nights to ring in the New Year. Tom continually pushes the pop culture envelope, infusing classic videos with comedy and cutting edge music. Expect the unexpected and be ready to be amused and amazed by his mix of the latest videos and retro classics. Be sure to catch him on New Years Eve or Saturday January 1st, or both nights! VJ Yaz will be in the booth from 9:00PM until close with NO COVER! www.onlyatthecrown.com

9:30 PM, Resolution 2011 Dance Party, in the Paramount at the Crown & Anchor,247 Commercial St. (No Cover)
The Paramount is excited to welcome back guest DJ Ranny from Boston for our New Year’s Party, Resolution 2011! His sets, a mix of tribal and electro beats, always with a little Brazilian touch, keep the energy high and the dance floor jumping. Come enjoy the big night in Provincetown's biggest and best nightclub as DJ Ranny takes you on a musical journey from 2010 to 2011. NO COVER! www.onlyatthecrown.com

9:30 PM to Close, Bobby Wetherbee in the Central House Piano bar at theCrown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street (No Cover)
He’s worked every gin mill in town and first played at the Crown & Anchor back in 1976. Bobby Wetherbee is back where he belongs, behind the piano in the Central House. His set list is varied, from Porter to Gershwin & Berlin, to Broadway musicals and the Star Spangled Banner. There’s always a diverse crowd with lots of audience participation. Make a dinner reservation to insure a prime spot to ring in 2011 with the fabulous Bobby Wetherbee. www.onlyatthecrown.com

10:00 PM, NEW YEARS EVE at CLUB PURGATORY, 9 Carver St., No Cover Charge
Dance the night away to the hits of 2011 with DJ Dave. Breakfast Buffet at Midnite.

10:00 PM to 2AM, Dance Club at the Atlantic House, 4-6 Masonic Place
Featuring music by Resident DJ and Billboard Magazine Reporter David LaSalle. For more information visit www.ahouse.com.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

11:00 AM - 2:30 PM, New Years Day PJ Brunch at the Mews Restaurant, 429 Commercial St.
We wear the pj's, you don't have to but it sure is fun if you do! Enjoy Bloody Marys your way, the best way to kick in 2011! Come to the Mews P.J. Brunch featuring the Largest Bloody Mary Bar in the entire East Coast! Pick your Vodka, we have over 277 of them, and then head to the mixes and garnishes buffet... that's bloody marys your way! Full Bruch menu and Oyster Shooters Special. Reservatons suggested, call 508.487.1500.

Harbor Lounge, 359 Commercial St. We will be open all weekend! Saturday is Bloody Mary day! Come cure your hang over with liquid brunch and a beautiful view of the harbor.

NOON, Little Bar at the Atlantic House, 4-6 Masonic Place. Open daily all winter long. For more information visit www.ahouse.com.

2:00 PM, ANA GASTEYER of Saturday Night Live and the hit new ABC series "Suburgatory" with Seth Rudetsky at the piano, at the Art House, 214 Commercial Street For tickets please visithttp://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/173215 

6:00 PM to close, "Recovery Party", at the Shipwreck Lounge, 8 Carver Street at The Brass Key. Come to the Shipwreck Lounge to celebrate the new year with some of your closet friends or make new ones. There will be Party favors for all! See you there! For more information visit www.ptownlounge.com.

8:00 PM, "Seth Rudetsky in Deconstructing Broadway!", at the Art House, 214 Commercial Street. Sirius/XM radio star Seth Rudetsky stars in this one man show. For tickets please visit https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/173403

9:00pm – Close , New Years Night with VJ Tom Yaz in the Wave Bar at theCrown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street (No Cover)
Summer resident VJ Tom Yaz is back for 2 big nights to ring in the New Year. Tom continually pushes the pop culture envelope, infusing classic videos with comedy and cutting edge music. Expect the unexpected and be ready to be amused and amazed by his mix of the latest videos and retro classics. Be sure to catch him on New Years Eve or Saturday January 1st, or both nights! VJ Yaz will be in the booth from 9:00PM until close with NO COVER! www.onlyatthecrown.com.

9:30PM to Close, Bobby Wetherbee in the Central House Piano Bar at theCrown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street (No Cover). He’s worked every gin mill in town and first played at the Crown & Anchor back in 1976. Bobby Wetherbee is back where he belongs, behind the piano in the Central House. His set list is varied, from Porter to Gershwin & Berlin, to Broadway musicals and the Star Spangled Banner. There’s always a diverse crowd with lots of audience participation. Start off 2011 with a bang with the fabulous Bobby Wetherbee. www.onlyatthecrown.com

10:00 PM, Dance Club at the Atlantic House, 4-6 Masonic Place
Featuring music by Resident DJ and Billboard Magazine Reporter David LaSalle. For more information visit www.ahouse.com.

Restaurants

Fanizzi's By the Sea, 539 Commercial Street. Open everyday (except Christmas Day) - New Year's Buffet Brunch 10:00am to 2:00pm. Make Reservations Early: 508-487-1964, fanizziinc@aol.com or visit fanizzisrestaurant.com.

Central House at the Crown & Anchor 247 Commercial St
Open Tuesday 12/28 for Dinner 5:00 – 9:00pm, Wednesday 12/29 through Saturday 1/1 for lunch 11:00am – 4:00pm and dinner 5:00pm – 9:00pm. With a special a la carte menu and extended hours on New Years Eve. 508-487-1430 ext 3 www.onlyatthecrown.com

Bayside Betsy's, 177 Commercial St. Open Wednesday 12/29 through Sunday 1/2.
Reservations now being accepted for New Year's Eve: tel. 508-487-6566 or www.baysidebetsys.com

The Bistro at Crowne Pointe, 82 Bradford St. Sunday Night is $14.95 Italian night at The Bistro. Check out the special Sunday January 2nd, 2011 while visiting for New Year's. Call 508-487-2365 for reservations.

Shops & Attractions

Hersheldon's Leather, 317 Commercial St
Open year round. Call 508-487-9046 for exact hours. Selected coats 50% off. Selected footwear 50% off. Sales last year round while merchandise lasts. Largest footwear selection you have ever seen.

Wired Puppy, 379 Comercial St. Open daily. Offers all Organic Direct Trade Specialty Coffees and Teas and a wide range of Wired Puppy accessories, all in a comfortable environment complete with great music, free WiFi and free computer use.  Come on by for a delicious espresso beverage decorated with the Barista's own latte art creation - you'll be amazed! 

Provincetown Art Association and Museum, 460 Commercial St
Open year round. Hours for NYE weekend are Friday 12/31 and Saturday 1/1 from Noon to 5pm. Call 508-487-1750 or visit www.paam.org for information on exhibits.

i d, 220A Commercial St. Open Thursday - Sunday, Dec 29th - January 1st, at 11am. Wide selection of jewelry, gifts, items for kids, and home accents; all with a retro, cool or modern twist. Many items are on SALE. 508 487 4300 for more information or shop year round at swell247.com.

Specials

New Year's Eve Weekend at the Shui Spa at the Crowne Pointe Historic Inn, 82 Bradford St.
Dec 31-New Year’s Eve Day. Relax and look great tonight with a $99.00 55 minute Shui Spa Massage or Facial. Included is a complimentary glass of Truro Vineyards Chardonnay to begin your festivities.  Open 9am-7pm

Jan 1- Time to treat yourself and your loved one to a Couple’s massage in our couple’s sanctuary for $199. Add a 25 minute Earth and Sea Scrub to your massages and get an additional $20 off. Open 9am-7pm.

Jan 2-Greet the New Year with $20 off either a Deluxe Manicure/Pedicure or wake up that tired winter skin with a full Earth and Sea Scrub. Open 9am-5pm. After your treatment relax in the mineral soaking tub, steam room and sauna or enjoy other treatments we have to offer at Shui Spa. Call 508-487-3583 for available times or visit www.shuispa.com.

Lodging

Prince Albert Guest House, 164-166 Commercial St. Prince Albert Guest House is offering "Stay two nights, get the third for 50% off" between November 1st and May 15th, subject to availabilty and holidays may be excluded". Tel. 508-487-1850 or visit www.princealbertguesthouse.com.

Christopher's by the Bay, 8 Johnson St. Winter Escape to Beautiful Provincetown! Reseve now! Now until March 31, 2011, stay 3 consecutive nights and get the third night half off! Enter code "WINTER ESCAPE" online or via phone when making your reservation. Park the car and spend some time in beautiful Provincetown at the tip of Cape Cod. Walk to beaches, curl up with a good book by the fireplace, hiking, shopping, art galleries and fantastic restaurants - just some of the fun you can have! Excludes holidays and special events. Subject to availability. Rooms start at $75 per night. Tel. 508-487-9263 or visit www.christophersbythebay.com

Pilgrim House, 336 Commercial St. Limited number of rooms still available for New Year's. For reservations phone 508-487-6424 or visit www.thepilgrimhouse.com.

Email PBG at info@ptown.org or call 508.487.2313.

Right whales return to Provincetown for rare December frolic

Right Whales were seen breaching in Cape Cod Bay

By Kaimi Rose Lum

Provincetown Banner
Posted December 21, 2011


The right whales have returned in time for the holidays this year, creating such a spectacle in Provincetown Harbor last week that even Dr. Charles “Stormy” Mayo, researcher of right whales for 30 years, was impressed.

Mayo dashed off to the residence of an old friend, Dick Burhoe, on Beach Point last Thursday after Burhoe reported seeing right whales breaching offshore. The scientist arrived in time to witness a scene worthy of “Animal Planet”: a sort of unwieldy whale ballet being performed about a third of a mile out, as a pair of the rare cetaceans leaped repeatedly from the water.

“I’ve never seen two right whales jumping simultaneously,” Mayo said. “It’s extremely dramatic when you see an extremely rare animal doing such extremely rare behavior. … These two animals were breaching regularly, more than I have ever seen. I probably saw as many as 20 or 30 breaches and maybe more.”

Between jumps, he said, the whales engaged in some overtly flirtatious behavior, rolling at the surface and zigzagging. Frisky groups of right whales are referred to as SAGs, for “sexually active groups” or “surface active groups.”

As far as the right whales’ reproductive calendar goes, December is the most fruitful month, a time when fertilization tends to be successful, Mayo said. So it’s possible that one of the baby right whales born next year will have been conceived in Provincetown.

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Provincetown Historic Walking Tour

The birthplace of American democracy. America’s oldest art colony. And where modern American playwriting began. Come with us on this interactive walking tour of historic Provincetown! The walking tour is also available for the iPhone. Please click here to download free app. 

Provincetown Historic Walking Tour

From the signing of the Mayflower Compact by the Pilgrims in 1620 to the staging of Eugene O’Neill’s first play in 1916, Provincetown’s harbor, homes and other landmarks are rich in a layered history and have inspired artists and tourists alike. 

Walking Tour for iPhone Screenshots

In this walking tour we have selected some of the most significant buildings and sites associated with four centuries of Provincetown history. As you walk the length of Commercial Street, you will see how each of these 50 buildings or sites tells part of our extraordinary story. 


If you are inspired to learn more, please visit our website provincetownhistoryproject.com and look for the book Building Provincetown, by David W. Dunlap, which expands the story for over 600 of our historic buildings. 


We are proud to share this rich history with you. 


Enjoy the tour!
Provincetown Historical Commission


This Historic Provincetown Walking Tour app is provided by the Provincetown Historical Commission and was funded by the Provincetown Tourism Fund.

Acknowledgments
Provincetown Historical Commission:
Eric Dray, Chair, Stephen Borkowski, Polly Burnell, Steve Milkewicz, Char Priolo, and Susan Avellar

Text: David Dunlap
Photographs: Ewa Nogiec and Eric Dray

© 2010 All rights reserved

Development

This app was developed by TourSphere LLC.

Provincetown Town Hall

Beautiful photo of our newly renovated Town Hall, by Paul Cezanne

Provincetown Town Hall, by Paul Cezanne

Same-sex duo dances for a cause in Provincetown

By Terrence Doyle

Provincetown Banner

Posted Dec 13, 2011 @ 06:44 AM

Looking for something to do Thursday, Dec. 15, from 8 p.m. onward? Well, look no further. 


Same-sex ballroom dance champions Kalin Mitov and Michael Winward will be performing and delivering a short instructional class on ballroom dancing in the Gifford House’s basement venue, Club Purgatory. The event is a fundraiser in support of the “It Gets Better Project,” which helps teens in the LGBT world deal with bullying and combat depression and thoughts of suicide. There will be no cover at the door, though Mitov says a donation will be suggested. There will also be a raffle.


“We've gotten local businesses to donate things like clothing and gift certificates as prizes,” says Mitov. Mitov and Winward are the current holders of both the U.S. and the North American same-sex ballroom dance titles, as awarded by the North American Same Sex Partner Dance Association. 


According to the NASSPDA’s mission, the body is “a membership organization committed to the promotion and expansion of social and competitive same-sex partner dancing, which includes Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Country Western and other partner dances, as well as different styles within those terms, such as International and American Style. NASSPDA acknowledges and celebrates its origins in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community.” Read more: Same-sex duo dances for a cause in Provincetown.
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Notes from Land's End: December 6

Awesome gifts for $20 or less in Provincetown

By Laura Shabott

December 6th, 2011 

Being on a budget this holiday season will be easy if you do your gift shopping right here in Provincetown. This roving Christmas elf went out during the Holly Folly Shop Hop and found awesome presents for under a sawbuck. 

Joe & Chris @ 141 Market

Bradford Natural Market has hundreds of gift-worthy products for the gluten-free, organically inclined or health conscious on your list. The Green & Black Organic Chocolate Classic Collection is just $13.00 and Bloomin’ Flower Cards and Tags ($3.50 to $7.50) are a garden patch message for spring. Owners Joe and Chris are great holiday hosts, with a daily hot lunch that is sublimely good for you ($8.99/pound) by FarmMaid’s 141 Kitchen.

Scott Cunningham and his delicious "Scottcakes"

Next stop was to mail off some sensationally sugary “Scottcakes”, now available to ship for the Xmas Season. The iconic pink-frosted butter-cream cupcake became all the rage when actor Scott Cunningham was brought to court for selling these morsels on Commercial Street in 2010. Now, with his own location across from the Provincetown library, Scottcakes will send out a half dozen for $15.00 (plus shipping) with frosting instructions available on YouTube. Check this out: The ScottSwirl! Call 508-487-PINK to order.
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Happy as a Ptown Clam

I never thought I'd enjoy scratching for clams, but...well, I was wrong. I am in Cape Cod after all, and, when in Rome...

Nancyann

Scratching for clams

Halfway there

Clamming is just one of the many winter activities in Provincetown if you're not too busy attending popular social events, catching up on your reading or lighting a bonfire on the beach. 

John and Nancyann

Low tide at Breakwater

Whether you're a visitor or a Provincetown resident you can easily acquire a shellfish license at Town Clerk's Office, which is good for the entire season (November through March that is). 

Low tide at Breakwater

A good friend of mine gave me some Clamming 101 lessons and I was ready to go. She was also kind enough to lend me the gear: a bucket, a rake with long prongs, rubber boots and advice on where "hotspots" might be. 

Sunshine over the Moors

This year clamming takes place near the Breakwater, right at the very West end of Commercial Street, and it is only allowed on Fridays and Sundays (for obvious reasons given the popularity of this activity) when tides are low. 

Beautiful day for clamming

"Why should I acquire a license and go clamming?" you may ask. Here are just a few good reasons: it is fun, you're spending time outdoors exercising (trust me, clamming is a good workout), you get to eat fresh clams for dinner, you get to see some of your friends who you haven't seen in months, and last but not least, the scenery is gorgeous. And I have pictures to prove it...

John and Nancyann

Two hours and a bucketful later I had met my daily quota and I was happy as a Ptown clam.

December 1 - World Aids Day

The Swim for Life & Paddler Flotilla is being honored at the State House in Boston on December 1st, World AIDS Day, in Nurses Hall.

In honor of the 25th anniversary of the Swim next year, Jay Critchley will speak and the Prayer Ribbons will be displayed from 11:00am to 3:00pm. These five-foot long colored ribbons have been collected over 15 years and are inscribed with names and messages of people we wish to honor in our lives, both living and deceased.

The event is being organized with Rep. Sarah Peake, the Mass Department of Public Health and other legislators. Donna Roll's students from Longy School of Music will sing musical selections. HIV/AIDS organizations from across the state have been invited, and the event is open to the public.

The Prayer Ribbons bear witness to the annual Swim for Life, a quintessential Provincetown event.  They are on view in the Meeting House, on Commercial Street and on the Boatslip deck during the event.   

The 25th Annual Swim for Life & Paddler Flotilla will be held on September 9, 2012.