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Cape Cod and Cape Ann

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New Yorkers have the Hamptons, Bostonians have “the Cape.” There’s so many places and towns to explore on Cape Cod. If you like walking and hiking to take in nature and the area’s scenery, the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce has a great page with 100 public walking trails on Cape Cod. The Chamber of Commerce also offers a free app, with the latest events, where to stay and eat, as well as local deals.

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For the LGBT community, Provincetown is the place to be. But it’s also a must-stop destination for whale watchers and other marine life lovers, since Provincetown is also the closest place to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. This is a great place to whale watch.

If you’re looking for a little day trip or a weekend getaway, explore “the other Cape,” which is just a 30 mile drive north of Boston. Founded by the pilgrims in 1623, this beautiful stretch of coastline along Massachusetts includes four communities – Gloucester, Essex, Rockport and Manchester-by-the-Sea. Film buffs might recognize the area because the “Perfect Storm” was filmed here. Cape Ann boasts America’s oldest seaport and art colony.
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Provincetown Entertainment

New Velvet Lounge & Cabaret
Abrakadabra

Provincetown's entertainment scene has never been more diverse and rich.


Alongside renowned cabaret and entertainment venues such as the Crown & Anchor, the Art House, the Post Office Cafe & Cabaret and the Provincetown Theater, a new cabaret venue opened its doors in 2012- Velvet Lounge & Cabaret.


Provincetown is proud to host well-known performers this summer including: Whoopi Goldberg, Bruce Vilanch, Bobby Wetherbee, Miss Richfield 1981, Patti LuPone, Seth Rudetski, Varla Jean, Betty Buckley and many others. 

Here are some emblematic performers and shows for your consideration:

Some of the Crown and Anchor shows feature: Teatime with Armistead Maupin, 2012: We'll all be dead by Christmas, Independence 2012, Pam Ann (one performance only), Mary Poppers.

Entertainers: Kate Clinton, Ryan Landry, Dina Martina, Miss Coco Peru, Miss Richfield and Suede to name a few.

Some of the Art House shows feature: Well-Strung, Drag-In, Snail Road, The Medium

Miss Richfield 1981

Entertainers: Varla Jean, Seth Rudetski, Patti LuPone, Zoë Lewis, Mario Cantone, Judy Gold and Betty Buckley to name a few.

Post Office Cafe & Cabaret: Naked Boys Singing, Icons.

Provincetown Theater: The Devine Sisters 

Entertainers: Ryan Landry.

Velvet Lounge & Cabaret: Abrakadabra

Entertainers: Miss Molly, Mona Mour, Shady Pines. 

Provincetown International Film Festival, June 13-17

Provincetown International Film Festival (PIFF)
PtownFilmFest.org
508.487.3456
contact@ptownfilmfest.org  


Opening night film: "Bachelorette" 
Closing night film: "Fairhaven"
Friday spotlight film: "Gayby" 
Saturday spotlight film: "Vito" 

Passes and special event tickets now on sale. 


This year's honorees are: Roger Corman (2012 Filmmaker on the Edge Award), Parker Posey (2012 Excellence in Acting Award), Kirby Dick (2012 Faith Hubley Career Achievement Award). 

Roger Corman

Parker Posey

Kirby Dick

2012 Films from the PIFF that are now playing or soon to be released: 

Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Windfall 

Bully (formerly The Bully Project)

The Perfect Family

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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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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  

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

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