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Thursday, May 31, 2012

International Encaustic Conference

By Rebecca M. Alvin
Provincetown Magazine

International Encaustic Conference
Provincetown, June 1-3
For the second year, throngs of artists working in the encaustics medium will descend upon Provincetown for the International Encaustics Conference, co-produced by founder/director Joanne Mattera and Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill. The conference, which is now in its sixth year, moved to Provincetown from Montserrat College of Art last year, because it had outgrown its space. 


This year, the conference integrates itself further into the community, with a total of 14 galleries participating with their own encaustics shows. It’s quite a growth spurt.  “I’m very thrilled about this,” says Francine D’Olimpio, owner of Kobalt Gallery. “There are a lot more galleries participating this year... The whole town seems to be involved in it this time and the conference organizers should feel very good about that.”
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Women of Color Weekend: May 31 - June 3

Women of Color Weekend Ptown
May 31-June 3





An entire weekend of fun in the sun
Thursday, May 31
8pm-1am | Opening night party

Friday, June 1
Noon-3pm | Fun Stuff TBA
3-5Ppm | ABSOLUT inn stroll   
6-7:30pm | Open mic  
8-10pm | Meet & Greet  
9pm | Comedy show: Mimi Gonzalez  
9pm-1am| Party  
1am | Pizza Meet-Up

Saturday, June 2
10am-Noon | Writers Workshop
Noon-4pm | Pool party & Cookout  
4-5:30pm | Tequila & Wine Tasting  
6 - 7pm | Show: vocalist Rajdulari  
8pm | Comedy show: Karen Williams 
9pm | Comedy show: Mimi Gonzalez  
9pm-1am | Blowout party  
1am | Grill Meet-up
  
Sunday, June 3
11am-1pm | Gospel, Blues & Jazz Brunch  
1pm-4pm | Deck party  
9pm | Comedy show: Mimi Gonzalez  

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

New Provincetown Bicycle Map and Safety Guide

The new Provincetown Bicycle Map and Safety Guide, which is a component of our "Share the Road" campaign, will hit the press soon. In the meantime, please have a look at the electronic copy.

The map and guide were created by the Provincetown Bicycle Committee and sponsored in part by the Provincetown Tourism Fund. 

The brochure includes maps of the bike trails, Massachusetts bicycle laws and bike rentals.

Be ready! Be smart! Act safe!

 
Provincetown Bike Brochure Outside
Provincetown Bike Brochure Inside

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Carnival of the Dogs: Let Your Pooch Loose at Pilgrim Bark Park

Join the Carnival of the Dogs party at the Pilgrim Bark Park in Provincetown on Saturday, June 9, from 9 am to 12 pm. Rain date is Sunday, June 10, same time. 


Some of the featuring events are: dog sketches, canine massage, dog park etiquette, pet-i-cures and many more. 


The event is a fundraiser for the Dog Park.


Let your pooch loose at Pilgrim Bark Park
Carnival of the Dogs,  June 9, 9 am - 12 pm


Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Cape School of Art, Quarterly Newsletter

Artist Friends of the Cape School fund two new projects 


Last fall, eleven Friends of the Cape School, all of them Provincetown artists, donated works to the Cape School's annual fundraising auction.  The proceeds from the sale of those artworks are currently making possible two exciting initiatives.

Henry's Painting Yard:  

In our winter issue, we told you about Ghee and Pat Patrick's generous donation of a space near the sudio to re-create Henry Hensche's painting yard.  Work on the yard is now underway thanks to pro bono consulting assistance from Jennifer Crooks, owner of Garden Renovations, and labor donated by Arthur Reis Landscaping, both of Provincetown. 

During Phase I, the area was cleaned up and leveled off.

Development Committee co-Chair Joanne Colucci records as the grading of the main garden area begins

The path from the school doorway to the garden, and an oval shaped area for the students and teacher, has been graded. 

The garden path is cleared and graded

The next step is to prune and mulch the area to make it presentable for the new school season, and then to add sand to make the oval shape firmer and fresher.  J.L. Noons of North Truro has generously offered to donate the mulch and sand. 

The garden can be used during Phase I, so all this summer's students will have a chance to enjoy it, beginning with the first classes!

Many thanks to Arthur Reis and his crew!

Phase II will include top soiling and planting colorful plants and foliage around the circle.  This is where the money raised by the Friends will be used.

Phase III will include moving the boulders and flat rocks to form benches in and around the circle and the shaded pathway.  Jennifer Crooks also has some great ideas for Phase III using some of the discarded items in the lot!


Scholarships At The Cape School of Art

We  are pleased to announce that we will be offering  several full scholarships this year. With the intention of serving Lower Cape Cod artists who may have an interest in studying at the school, we will be looking for folks of diverse experience, age, and background.

The primary purpose of offering scholarship is to encourage those who have begun study here at the school and wish to continue, as well as to invite those who have an interest in the experience to further their artistic inquiry.

We harbor the hope that this offering will encourage and invite those who would not otherwise be able to afford studying at the school.  The CSA is seriously invested in nurturing both current and future practitioners who will continue, and perhaps one day teach, in this unique and beautiful painting tradition.

The funding of the scholarships come from various sources. This years funding is provided by the Artist Friends of The Cape school, who generously donated their art to the school's annual silent auction fundraiser. It is important to note that we can offer the large number of scholarships because our master teachers are readily donating teaching and class space, so that the money raised can supply the student with paints, boards, and any other needed supplies for their course.

For more information and any questions regarding scholarships, please contact info@capeschoolofart.com.

We are grateful to all our students for their continued support and interest in this important painting tradition.  And we are especially grateful to these artists who made the Painting Yard and the Scholarship Program possible:

James Bakker, Joan Baron, Midge Battelle, Karen Cappotto, Liz Carney, Pam Hudson, MP Landis, David Moulton, Pasquale Natale, Dorothy Palanza and Catherine Shearer-Neily.

Many thanks to you all!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

An Evening with Paul Theroux

Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux
Date: Saturday, June 30
Time: 6:00 pm 
Location: Provincetown Town Hall Auditorium 

The Provincetown Public Library, in collaboration with the Norman Mailer Center and Writers Colony, proudly presents a special appearance by acclaimed author and Massachusetts native Paul Theroux.  Theroux has written multiple best sellers including The Great Railway Bazaar: By Train Through Asia.  He will be on hand at the historic Town Hall Auditorium for a discussion about writing, his life, and his new book, The Lower River.   

Theroux, who holds honorary doctorates in literature from Trinity College in Washington and Tufts University, is appearing as part of fundraising efforts organized by the Norman Mailer Center and Writers Colony.  He is also the 1977 American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters Literature Award winner and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and the Royal Geographic Society in Britain.  Doors open at 5:30 pm and the event is free to all Provincetown residents, although donations are accepted.  Non-resident admission is $10.  Cash and checks only will be accepted at the door.

Following the Town Hall presentation, at 8:00 PM, there will be a private reception, with an opportunity to meet Mr. Theroux, at the Mailer Center at 627 Commercial Street.  Reservations and a donation of $125 per person (of which $100.00 will be tax-deductible) are required for the reception, which will be limited to 80 persons.  All proceeds of the evening will go toward the Center's capital campaign to purchase* of the Mailer home from the Mailer Estate.

Reservations for the reception at the Mailer home can be made by calling 646 374 3939, option 1. 

Monday, May 14, 2012

Restaurant Week & Gallery Stroll, May 18-24

Restaurant Week & Gallery Stroll,  May 18-20
Provincetown's Spring 2012 Restaurant Week-end & Gallery Stroll will take place between May 18 and May 24, and it will feature some of the best restaurants the Provincetown dining scene has to offer. 

The event is organized in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce and the Provincetown Business Guild. Please visit their websites for accommodations specials. For the complete listing of the participating restaurants and galleries, please click here.  
Restaurant Week
&
Gallery Stroll
Brochure

To download the 2012 Restaurant Week and Gallery Stroll poster, please click here.

Below a list of special deals and events happening during the same period. 
Other events taking place in Provincetown concomitant with the Restaurant Week and Gallery Stroll are: 
  Single Women's Weekend: May 18-20
  Twisted Fairy Tales: May 18-20
  Town-wide Monumental Yard Sale: May 19-20
  Mariner's Day Open House at Race Point Light Station: May 20

Other promotions* during Restaurant Week include:
  Essentials: 362 Commercial Str - free rainbow sticker
  Massage by Lenny: 97 Bradford Str - $55 for 1 hour massage
  Sage Inn & Lounge: 336 Commercial Str - May 17-23, $100 rooms/night and 1 free appetizer (house choice)
  Sandcastle Resort & Club: 929 Commercial Str - stay 2 nights get 3rd night free
  Somerset House Inn: 378 Commercial Str, %25 discount on stays of 3 nights or more.

all promotions require a receipt from a participating restaurant or gallery

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Provincetown's Single Women's Weekend, May 18-20


Single Women's Weekend
May 18-20, 2012
Provincetown's 2012 season of annual women's events kicks off next weekend with Single Women's Weekend, May 18 -20.  Single Women's Weekend, the only event of its kind in the world, brings gay women from around the country for a unique opportunity to meet.
 
The Single Women’s Weekend schedule of events is packed full of easy ways for registrants to get to know each other that includes everything from speed meeting to dine-arounds.  Registration for the event is available at SingleWomensWeekend.com.
 
Lynette Molnar, the event organizer, says that Single Women's Weekend has also morphed into a time when couples who are looking for a quieter getaway in Provincetown, but with lots of things to do, can come ahead of the raucous Memorial Day Weekend that follows.
 
Six events on next weeks lineup are open to the general public and everyone - single or coupled - are invited to attend:
Comedians
Vickie Shaw, Friday May 18 - 8pm, Crown & Anchor
Poppy Champlin, Saturday  May 19- 7:30pm, Crown &Anchor

Dance Parties
Cupid Party, Friday, May 18 - 9pm, Crown & Anchor
Flirt, Saturday, May 19 - 9PM, Pied Bar

Special Events:
Women's Wine Tasting, Saturday, May 19 - 4pm, Sage Lounge
Women's Brunch, Sunday, May - 20 10am, Bayside Betsy's.
Tickets for the shows and special events are available online at ProvincetownForWomen.com or by calling 508/246-2082.  
Single Women's Weekend is sponsored in part by the Provincetown Tourism Fund.