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Monday, January 30, 2012

Dunes 101

The weather's been really good to us this winter here at Land's End. We've had more sunny days than ever before and little rain and snow. If you love the outdoors like I do, a walk at the sand dunes can be a real delight, both in season and off-season. 


Wanderer over a Sea of Sand

My friend and I parked the car at Snail Road and started climbing that first big dune, which can be discouraging to some. Once at the top we knew the effort was worthwhile.  


Where the Sands meet the Skies


The magical scenery, which consisted of natural vegetation, turquoise skies, golden sands and solitary dune shacks was breathtaking and gave us a feeling of awe, perfection and accomplishment. 


Vegetation at the Dunes


It's only a one-hour walk to where the sands meet the ocean and back, but the experience is priceless. The hike is great exercise and you're surrounded by fresh air and Mother Nature at its best. 


Converging footsteps
I strongly recommend it when it's nice and sunny. 
Good hike!   

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

"Lesson learned in Provincetown"

Lesson Learned in Provincetown



There's snow tonight in Provincetown
The benches so empty.
Commercial Street without a soul
So peaceful by the sea.

The winter's cold the people scarce
Some gone to warmer shores
The opposite of summer days
Few restaurants, few stores

Remembering when I was young
I'd come with family
As soon as we were old enough
My sister, friends and me.

This town would always speak to us
So softly we would hear
"In Provincetown we welcome all
There is no need to fear"

I've always felt so out of place
When here, can just be me
This town has taught me kindness, love
This jewel by the sea.

Poem by Barb, New Jersey

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Provincetown: "Best Resort Town" Award on Gaycities.com

Provincetown, MA was voted "Best Resort Town in 2011" by Gaycities.com readers. This is a great honor for Provincetown and the award comes after the US Census declared Provincetown "the gayest city in America," also in 2011. 


Provincetown: "Best Resort Town"
"It's no surprise to me that our members voted to make Provincetown the Best Resort Town 2011," said Scott Gatz, Gaycities.com CEO. "Just one look at GayCities guide to P'town and you'll see it's got everything you'd want for your escape: great food, great beaches and a great social scene," he added. 


www.GayCities.com
Provincetown won 28% of the total votes, whereas Palm Springs, the runner-up, received 24 percent. Sitges, Saugatuck and Rehoboth Beach followed with 18, 8 and 6 percent, respectively. 


"Members from all over the world casted tens of thousands of votes for their favorite towns. Provincetown and Palm Springs were neck and neck up til the very end. Both places offer a great escape for the traveler (and nearby locals) and are incredibly welcoming to the gay community. Our members were asked to choose their favorite resort town, and the results show just how loyal folks are to P'town," said Gatz. 


Other categories included "best nightlife," "best pride," "best food," "best city," etc. 

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

The Cape School of Art

Registration is now open for Spring, Summer and Fall Classes with The Cape School of Art in Provincetown

The principles of light and color taught by Charles Hawthorne and Henry Hensche, beginning 1899, continue today. 

You can email the Cape School of art at info@capeschoolofart.com or call 508.413.9492.


The Cape School of Art, since 1899

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend 2012

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., ptown.org

Entertainment
Atlantic House, 4-6 Masonic Place - open year round, Little Bar at noon daily, Dance Club 10pm. For more information visit www.ahouse.com
Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street - Wave Bar and The Vault is open Friday through Sunday. Sunday January 16th PATRIOTS vs Jets football at the Wave Bar 4:30pm with beer drinks specials! For more information visitwww.onlyatthecrown.com
Porchside Bar at the Gifford House, 9 Carver Street - Open daily 5pm to 1am. For more information visit www.giffordhouse.com
Shipwreck Lounge, 8 Carver Street at The Brass Key508-487-9005 or visitwww.ptownlounge.com.
A whole weekend of parties starting at 6pm to close.
1/14 - I Have a Dream Party
1/15 - You Have a Dream Party
1/16 - We Have a Dream Party
Dining
Special thanks to CelebrateProvincetown.com for compiling and providing the list of open dining establishments (schedules do change so please call ahead to confirm that the restaurant is open at the time you wish to visit):
BreakfastFar Land Provisions, 150 Bradford Street, 7 days a week - (508) 487-0045,www.farlandprovisions.com
Purple Feather Cafe, 334 Commercial Street, Saturday and Sunday - (508) 487-9100, www.thepurplefeather.com
Lunch
Fanizzis, 539 Commercial Street, 7 days a week - (508) 487-1964,www.fanizzisrestaurant.com
Far Land Provisions, 150 Bradford Street, 7 days a week - (508) 487-0045,www.farlandprovisions.com
Napi's, 7 Freeman Street, 7 days a week - (508) 487-1145, www.napis-restaurant.com
Purple Feather Cafe, 334 Commercial Street, Saturday and Sunday - (508) 487-9100, www.thepurplefeather.com

Dinner
Bistro at Crowne Pointe, 82 Bradford Street, WED-SUN, closed M & Tu. - (508) 487-2365, www.provincetown-restaurant.com
Ciro & Sal's, 4 Kiley Court, FRI-SUN, 5:30pm - (508) 487-6444,www.ciroandsals.com
Fanizzis, 539 Commercial Street, 7 days a week - (508) 487-1964,www.fanizzisrestaurant.com
Mews Restaurant & Cafe, 429 Commercial Street, 7 days a week - (508) 487-1500, www.mews.com
Napi's, 7 days a week (508) 487-1145, www.napis-restaurant.com
Waterford Cafe, WED-SUN, closed M & Tu. - (508) 487-6400
,www.thewaterfordinn.com

Shopping Specials & Activities
Schedules do change so please call ahead to confirm that the business is open at the time you wish to visit:
Hersheldon's Leather, 317 Commercial St, (508) 487-9046
Open year round, 7 days a week 11am-4pm. 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.
Provincetown Art Association and Museum, 460 Commercial St, Call 508-487-1750 or visit www.paam.org for information on exhibits.
Open year round - Thursday to Sunday Noon to 5pm including holiday Mondays.
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!

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 availability and holidays may be excluded". 508-487-1850 or visit www.princealbertguesthouse.com.
Christopher's by the Bay, 8 Johnson Street
Winter Escape to Beautiful Provincetown! Reserve 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. 508-487-9263 or visit www.christophersbythebay.com.
Fairbanks Inn, 90 Bradford Street
Winter Special, now through March 17th. Stay three consecutive nights, get 50% off the third night! Rates range from $100/night to $169/night, subject to availability. 800-324-7265 or visit www.fairbanksinn.com.
The Gifford House Inn, 9 Carver St.
Low off season rates. www.giffordhouse.com. 508 487-0688.
The Red Inn, 15 Commercial St.
SPECIAL RATES FOR THESE HOLIDAYS RANGE BETWEEN, $150 TO $285** per night plus tax, Make it a long weekend with ½ off the third night!!
(**Additional discount for groups, ask upon booking.)
Included in your room rate is our extended continental breakfast, a cold cut and soup bar for lunch and a wine and cheese hour in the early evening www.redinn.com. 508 487-7334.
Watership inn, 7 Winthrop St
Need a winter getaway? Join us in front of our wood burning fireplace and take advantage of our low winter rates from $50-$135 per night before discount. Stay 2 nights and get 20% off or stay 3 nights and the third is FREE! Ideally located on a quiet side street, yet walking distance to all there is to see and do in Provincetown. Parking, breakfast and wi-fi included. 800-330-9413 or visit www.WatershipInn.com.


Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Notes from Land's End: Jan. 3


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2012 Predictions


January 3rd, 2012 



2012. Here it is: The year that Mayans, Seekers, Spiritualists, Naysayers and Nostradamus groupies all say is the end of the world.


What-ev-er. Negative thinking is, just, so last year.


Here are my positively divine predictions for Provincetown in 2012:


1. Record numbers will attend Jay Critchley’s eclectically cleansing 29th Re-rooters Day Ceremony on Saturday, January 7th, at 4pm across from the Harbor Hotel along the beach on Route 6A. If you’ve never attended, this remarkable ritual allows attendees to throw something onto a raft with a burning Christmas tree, as a symbol of letting go, and watch it go out to sea. Free and freeing! Also, the creator of the Swim for Life, this diverse conceptual artist is an icon.

2. Winter locals will actually leave their houses after dark and go to a free (or very inexpensive) movie. There are wonderful film series at the PAAMProvincetown LibraryHarbor Hotel’s Whalers Loungeand vintage black and white film collector Brad Moore’s Benefit at WOMR. The Provincetown Film Society has a robust schedule of year-round cinema at Whalers Wharf as it fundraises to renovate the space and prepare for PIFF 2012



3. A huge growth in last-minute bookings in travel and hospitality. This Tourism Industry Blog prediction bodes well for Provincetown. With its accommodating nature and accessibility by planeferry and car, day trippers and urban dwellers seeking the beach can wake up in the morning, decide to visit and be having lunch along Commercial Street by Noon. Expect a marked increase in walk-in guests with spontaneity being a vacation trend for 2012. 
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Thursday, December 29, 2011

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.

Free parking in Municipal lots

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.