Entertainment Sampler

 Thursday                    May 8

Open mic night at The Squire, 8 p.m. Main St., Chatham. 508-945-1111.

Bart Weisman Group at Circadia. 86 Sisson Rd.,  Route 39, Harwich Port. www.circadiabistro.com, 508-432-2769.

Greg McGrath at Joe’s Bar and Grille at The Barley Neck Inn, 5 Beach Rd., East Orleans.  Info: 508-255-0212.  www.BarleyNeck.com.

FRIDAY May 9

GENERATORS will perform from  9:30 p.m. to close at The Squire, Main St., Chatham. 508-945-1111.

Tim Dickey, Julie Wannamaker AND Friends at  Joe’s Bar and Grille at The Barley Neck Inn, 5 Beach Rd., East Orleans.  Info: 508-255-0212.  www.BarleyNeck.com.

Friday night Jazz in the Tavern at Circadia.86 Sisson Rd.,  Route 39, Harwich Port. www.circadiabistro.com, 508-432-2769.

Cape Cod Community Orchestra Spring concert series at 3:00 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Orleans, MA.

Saturday                          May 10

George gritzbach will perform from  9:30 p.m. to close at The Squire, Main St., Chatham. 508-945-1111.

Torn to Shredz at Joe’s Bar and Grille at The Barley Neck Inn, 5 Beach Rd., East Orleans.  Info: 508-255-0212.  www.BarleyNeck.com.

THE CHATHAM CHORALE presents Missa Gaia (Earth Mass) at 8 p.m. at the Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center on 744 West Main St.

Sunday                          May 11

Sunday Jazz Jam at Circadia. 86 Sisson Rd.,  Route 39, Harwich Port. www.circadiabistro.com, 508-432-2769.

Theater

Chatham Drama Guild  “Lost In Yonkers”, by Neil Simon. Directed by Ray Girardin, 8:00 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, May 8 - May 31, and 2:00 p.m. Sunday Matinees, May 11, 18, 25 and June 1. 134 Crowell Road, Chatham.  $18 Adults, Students (w/ID) $12; half-price on Thursdays.  Call (508) 945-0510. Theater audtions for “Snoopy” (musical) will be held at 7 p.m. May 11 to 13 at the Guild.  Casting three men ages 14-40; Three women 14-40; One man or woman.  Be prepared to sing and bring your own musci.  Performance dates: July 16-Aug. 17.

EVENTIDE “The Miser” a farce comedy by Moliere. Adapted by Miles Malleson, directed by Daniel Fontneau.  Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m. tickets $18 at the Gertrude Lawrence Stage, 713 Main St., Rte. 6A, Dennis Village. www.EventideArts.org

Nauset regional middle school drama presents “Willy Wonka,” on May 9 and 10 at the Nauset Regional Middle School Auditorium.  Tickets are $6.

Galleries

Brewster

Blue Jacket Studios and Gallery, 80 Blue Jacket Way, Brewster (off  Route 6A in West Brewster across from Michael’s Cottages). Monoprints, watercolors, oils, collages, handmade cards by Liz Perry and Carl Ahlstrom. Winter hours by appointment. www.lizperry.com.  508-896-3353.

CAPE COD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, 868 Route  6A, Brewster. Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Info: 508-896-3867 www.ccmnh.org.

CHATHAM

BARN HILL POTTERY, 46 Barn Hill Rd., West Chatham, and 400 Main St., Chatham, 508-945-1027. www.Barnhillpottery.net.  Handmade pottery in bright Cape Cod colors with fish and seashell motifs. Winter hours: Tuesday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday,                                                                                                                                        noon - 5 p.m., Monday. Call first.

BARTHOLOMEW GALLERY, 511 Main St., Chatham, 508-945-3111.  Distinctive art and jewelry.  Exhibiting original oil/acrylic/watercolor paintings, featuring Chatham artists, Amos Mumford, Mary Flaig and Nancy Cole; limited edition bronze sculptures, handblown glass sculpture, scrimshaw and handcrafted jewelry in gold and silver.  Open every day 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

CAPE COD LANTERNS / S. WILDER and CO., 309 Orleans Rd., Northport Plaza, North Chatham, 508-945-1659. Open Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4p.m.

CASUAL SHOTS STUDIO and GALLERY, Photography by Jennifer Eldredge Stello specializing in family portraiture and Cape Cod photographs.  Open daily or call for an appointment  508-432-2225. 310 Commerce Park, off Route 137, South Chatham. www.capephotographs.com.

CHATHAM ART GALLERY, 464 Main St., Chatham 508-945-4699.

CHATHAM GLASS COMPANY exhibits the wall constructions of Richard Rockford and the jewelry of Lucy Bergamini, who specializes in handcrafted beads. 758 Main St., Chatham. 508-945-5547. Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. -5 p.m.

CHATHAM POTTERY, 2568 Route 28, South Chatham, 508-430-2191. Unique stoneware pottery made in Chatham. Open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

CREATIVE ARTS CENTER, 154 Crowell Rd., Chatham. On exhibit in the Somy and Bigelow Galleries from May 4 to 23. An Opening reception will be held on Sunday, May 4th from 4-6 p.m. Robert Mesrop will hold a watercolor workshop April 29, May1 and 2. Space is still open. Enjoy Printmaking? Then sign up for “Everything You’ve Ever Wished to Create via Printmaking” taught by local artists Ruth Hogan and Joyce Zavorskas. White-line woodblock and mono-prints will be the topics of this workshop being held on May 3 and 4.  William Maloney, will conduct an Oil Painting workshop at the Center from May 7,8,9 Wednesday-Friday. Call Sally or Mary Carroll with any questions or register for events on-line at www.capecodcreativearts.org. 154 Crowell Road, Chatham 508-945-3583.

THE DRAWING ROOM, 403 Main St., Chatham, 508-945-3548. Fine art, antiques and designer gifts provide creative choices to feather your favorite nest.  Joyce Edwards, Sharon Z. Ferguson and an additional 20 award-winning Cape Cod artists exhibit fine art in all media surrounded by antiques and distinctive gifts in an historic 1700s Cape. Winter hours:  Thursday  -  Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, noon - 4 p.m. www.chathamdrawingroom.com.

THE EAST WIND SILVER CO., LTD. , 878 Main St., Chatham, 888-800-9033.  A surprising gallery where fine sterling jewelry meets art.  Vintage Asian furniture, home accents and lighting designs; paintings by Chatham’s Maryalice Eizenberg.  www.eastwindsilver.com. Open Monday and Friday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

FRAMER'S FRAMER, 23 Post Office Rd., Chatham, 508-945-1848. New exhibit of local artists, including  Carolyn Ross, Norm Kenneally and others.

GALLERY AT SOL SPA, 1291 Main St.,  at the Cornfield, Chatham 508-945-8772, featuring the whimsical and surreal art of  Elizabeth McOsker, oils on canvas as well as unique painted barrel staves. Jewelry, soaps and handmade crafts by local artists. Open Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Thursday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sundays and evenings open by appointment.

HANDCRAFTED NANTUCKET MATTAPOISETT and WHALER’S BASKETS, 154 Old Harbor Rd.,  Chatham, Kathy and Ken Campbell 508-945-4657. Appointment suggested.

THE HEARLE GALLERY, 488 Main St., Chatham, 508-945-2406,  or  studio, 508-945-0983. Established  in 1985. Featuring the finest in marine art and coastal scenes by regionally and nationally acclaimed artists. “Beach Bum” commissioned portraits by owner/artist, Debbie Hearle. Open daily.www.thehearlegallery.com. Open everyday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

ISAAC BEA YOUNG 1840 HOUSE GALLERY, 727 Main St., Chatham, 508-945-9427.   A must-see gallery that has captured Chatham's charm, featuring fine art and art prints from award winning artists, antiques and collectibles.  Open most days at 10 a.m. or call for a private viewing.

MUNSON GALLERY, 880 Main St., Chatham hosts, “Gone Sailing,” an exhibition featuring Munson Gallery artists.  Open  by appointment. Munson Gallery has been committed to excellence in contemporary art since 1860 in Chatham. www.munsongallery.net.

NANCY COLE STUDIO and GALLERY, 89 Barcliff Ave., 508-945-9851. Oil paintings and prints, portraits and landscapes/seascapes. Specializing in children. Visit by chance or call for appointment.  www.nancycoleart.com.

Odell Studios/Gallery,  423 Main Street, 508-945-3239. Exhibit including jewelry and sculpture of Tom Odell and paintings by Carol Odell. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Saturday. Off street parking.

PINE BRAE GALLERY, 6 Munson Meeting Way, Chatham, (next to the Munson Gallery). 508-945-5855.  The only multi-photographer art gallery on the Cape. Fine art and gift items by Jessica Charous, Bill Leigh, Marty Koblish, Elaine McSweeney and Kristin Wall. On location photo sessions for pets, animals, babies, children and house portraits. Open year round. Call for an appointment  or visit by chance. www.pinebraestudio.com.

WYNNE/FALCONER GALLERY, 492 Main St., Chatham, 508-945-2867. Selling fine art on Main Street for over 45 years. Representing well-established contemporary artists from around the country as well as regional artists. Abstract to realism.  Corporate art consulting services. www.wynne-falconergallery.com.  Open daily at 11 a.m.

YANKEE INGENUITY, 525 Main St., Chatham, 508- 945-1288, www.yankee-ingenuity.com. A unique collection of fun and affordable arts and crafts, featuring award-winning Cape photography by Jon Vaughan. Open daily year round. Open 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Saturday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday

HARWICH

820 MAIN GALLERY, 820 Main St.,  Route 28, Harwich Port, 508-430-7622. A cooperative gallery offering original paintings and prints in all media at affordable prices.  Hours:  Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  820 Main Gallery features original paintings and prints by Vivien Oswell, Joyce Hawk, D. Jullian Spillane, Larry Folding, William J. Maloney and Milton Welt.

The Art Gallery of the Guild of Harwich Artists, 551 Main St., Harwich Port, 508-432-1012. Winter hours: Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday noon - 4 p.m. A cooperative presenting the original works of 22 member artists in all media. Special exhibitions of themed paintings:Meet the Artist Series at the Guild of Harwich Artists Gallery, 551  Main Street (Rte 28), Harwich Port, 508-432-1012, will feature Barbara Quinn-Grasso on Saturday, May 3, 2008, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  Barbara will demonstrate in pastel the use of a warm-toned underpainting in a landscape. A discussion of her technique will follow.  Light refreshments will be served.  The demonstration is free and open to the public.

Cape Cod Cooperative Bank,  Route 39, in East Harwich, the works of Guild of Harwich Artists Member Miriam Tamsky on display thru May.

Cape Cod Five Savings Bank, Route 28 in Harwich Port, the works of Guild of Harwich Artists Member Pat Arre on display thru May.

Cape Cod Five Savings Bank, Routes 39 and 137  in East Harwich, the works of Guild of Harwich Artists Member Marion Harcourt on display thru May.

Diamond Fine Art, 103 Route 28, W. Harwich. 508-432-0634 rdiamond@fineantiquepaintings.com. Open year-round. Paintings by Charles, Ralph and Martha Cahoon, Harold Brett, Harold Dunbar, Arthur V. Diehl, CW Hawthorne, Henry Hensche, Ross Moffett, Gerrit Bencker CH Gifford, LD Eldred and John Whorf. Winter hours, open by appointment.

Hopkins Gallery, 820 Main St., Route 28, Harwich Port, 774-209-9473. Gallery offers original watercolor paintings and prints. Winter hours: Saturdays 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Kennedy Gallery and Studios,  189 Route 28, Unit 1, West Harwich. 508-432-0448. Live portrait sessions held in an outdoor viewing area. www.kennedyartgalleries.com. Open Wednesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Port Framing Gallery,  544 B Main St., Harwich Port, 508-430-8008. Open Tuesday  -  Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. year round. Featuring Debbie Bennig, Odin Smith, Margaret Berndt, Martha Cahoon, James Cromartie, Robert Duff, Richard Sparre, Bill Braden and more.

White Flowers, 571 Main St., Harwich Port, 508-432-5540. Vintage linens in the loft of their saltbox barn. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

William Hugh Lutz Studio and Gallery, Featuring William Hugh Lutz Artist on site painting. 584 Route 28, Harwich Port. Open Thursday  -  Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Noon-5 p.m. 508-430-8387.

ORLEANS

Craine Gallery Snow Library, 67 Main St., Orleans. 508-240-3760 for more info. Open Monday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Sunday 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Left Bank Gallery, 8 Cove Rd., Orleans, MA 508.247.9172 cove@leftbankgallery.com. Wednesday  -  Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Monday and Tuesday. Artists: Michael Davis, Carole Chisholm Garvey, Ellen Granter, Holly Hauser, Diane Johnson, Elizabeth Noerdlinger, Carol Odell, Kathryn Olson, Ellen Rolli, Carole Rollins, Kathleen Speranza, Bill Starke, Beth Weintraub, Terry Wise.

WELLFLEET

BROPHY’S FINE ART,  313 Main St.,  Wellfleet Center.  Masterful art by Robert Cardinal, Judy Harmon, Anne Hitch, Neil McAuliffe, Romanos Rizk, Ronald Tinney and others.   Stained glass by owner/artist Thomas Brophy.  Open year round, call for hours 508-349-6479. www.brophysfineart.com. Open Saturday, noon - 4 p.m., and also by appointment.

Left Bank Gallery, 25 Commercial St., Wellfleet, MA. 508-349-9451, commercial@leftbankgallery.com. Thursday through Monday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Artists: Arthur Bauman,  Gail Bessette,  Jeffrey Stevens Bonasia,  Mary Bourke,  James Carter,  Robert Clibbon,  Michele Dangelo,  Willoughby Elliott,  Laurie Goddard,  Xavier Gonzalez, Audrey Heard,  Jim Holland,  Amy Kaufman,  Steven Kennedy,  Philip Keohan,  Tatjana Krizmanic,  Teresa McCue,  Rosalie Nadeau,  Kate Nelson,  Maggie Schmidt,  Fay Shutzer, Matthew Smith,  Mark Sherwin,  Katie Trinkle-Legge,  Alexandra Walker,  Graceann Warn,  Joanne Williams.