Entertainment Sampler

Thursday June 18

open mic at Brax Landing Restaurant, 705 Route 28, Harwich Port. 508-432-5515. www.BraxLanding.com

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT at  Joe’s Bar and Grille at The Barley Neck Inn, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. 5 Beach Rd., East Orleans.  Info: 508-255-0212.  www.BarleyNeck.com.

Live Accoustic Rock at The Woodshed. 1993 Main St. Brewster. 508 896-7771

Eastham Elementary Fish Fry Fundraiser at the Beachcomber, 1120 Cahoon Hollow Rd., Wellfleet,MA. 02667.508-349-6055. $8. Bar menu all night.

Friday June 19

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT at Brax Landing Restaurant, 705 Route 28, Harwich Port. 508-432-5515. www.BraxLanding.com

Somers Frost Band at  Joe’s Bar and Grille at The Barley Neck Inn, $7, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. 5 Beach Rd., East Orleans.  Info: 508-255-0212.  www.BarleyNeck.com.

Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk  at the Beachcomber, 1120 Cahoon Hollow Rd., Wellfleet,MA. 02667.508-349-6055. $12. Bar menu all night.

Live Accoustic Rock at The Woodshed. 1993 Main St. Brewster. 508 896-7771

Saturday                          June 20

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT at Brax Landing Restaurant, 705 Route 28, Harwich Port. 508-432-5515. www.BraxLanding.com

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

Squidda  at the Beachcomber. 9 p.m.,  $8,  1120 Cahoon Hollow Rd., Wellfleet,MA. 02667.508-349-6055.

Live Accoustic Rock at The Woodshed. 1993 Main St. Brewster. 508 896-7771

Sunday                          June 21

irish music 3 p.m. at  O’Shea’s Olde Inne, 348 Main Street, West Dennis.

Incredible Casuals at the Beachcomber. 4pm-8pm. $10 Food served starting at 11:30 Sat., Sun. , 1120 Cahoon Hollow Rd., Wellfleet,MA. 02667.508-349-6055.

Live Accoustic Rock at The Woodshed. 1993 Main St. Brewster. 508 896-7771

Monday                          June 22

Live Accoustic Rock at The Woodshed. 1993 Main St. Brewster. 508 896-7771

Tuesday                          June 23

Karaoke  8:30 p.m. at The Squire, Main St., Chatham,www.thesquire.com.

Live Accoustic Rock at The Woodshed. 1993 Main St. Brewster. 508 896-7771

Wednesday                          June 24

Live Accoustic Rock at The Woodshed. 1993 Main St. Brewster. 508 896-7771

Auditions

Harwich Junior Theatre announces auditions for “Beauty and the Beast”, Saturday June 20 from 1-3 p.m. Sunday June 21 from 3-5 p.m. directed by Rob Zapple, choreography by Michele Zapple. Performances July 21 – Aug 6. Ages 9 through adult. “Pinocchio” Sunday July 5 from 6-8 p.m., Monday July 6 from 6-8 p.m. directed by James P. Byrne, Performances August 11 -27, Ages 7- adult. The Old Harwich Rec. Building ( now Community Cultural Exchange Bldg.) on the corner of Sisson Rd and Parallel St. Harwich Center.

Theater

The Academy Playhouse presents “Chicago” June 10 - July 11. Tuesdays - Sundays 8 p.m., tickets $20. For reservations call 508-255-1963 Join us on June 10 for a pre show reception hosted by Rabideau Publishing at 7 p.m., followed by this fantastic musical! 120 Main St., Orleans, 508-255-3075.

Cape Rep Theatre presents “We’d Like to Propose a Toast!” playing June 21 through Sept. 13.  Sundays at 6:30 p.m.  A Dinner Musical Revue.  $55.  Old Sea Pines Inn, North Side Route 6A, E. Brewster.  508.896.6114 or www.oldseapinesinn.com

Cape Rep Theatre presents “Pitter Patter Puppets” playing June 23 through Sept. 1.  Tuesdays at 10 am. No performance August 4.  Mary Wilson’s wildly popular puppet shows.  $8.  “The Emperor’s New Clothes” playing June 24 through Sept. 3.  Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m.  An Aherns & Flaherty musical based on the Hans Christian Anderson story.  $10.   “Stones in His Pockets” playing June 25 through July 18.   Winner of London’s Olivier Award for Best Comedy.  Performances on Tuesdays and Wednesdays will be held “under the stars” in the Outdoor Theatre.  Performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays will be held in the intimate Indoor Theatre.   There is no performance July 4.   Tickets, $22,  Cape Rep Outdoor Theatre, North Side Route 6A, E. Brewster.  508.896.1888 or www.caperep.org

THE CHATHAM DRAMA GUILD.  Call box office 508-945-0510.  134 Crowell Road. 

Harwich Junior Theatre “Winnie the Pooh” dramatized by Kristin Sergel from the Stories of A.A.Milne Directed by Lisa Canto June 30 – July 16. Open on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. On following weeks we run on Monday thru Thursday eves at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Sunday matinees at 4 p.m.   Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 youth for under 21 Box Office 508 432-2002 ext. 4. www.hjtcapecod.org

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater “The Mystery of Irma Vep: A Penny Dreadful” by Charles Ludlam, directed by Todd Olson. May 20 - June 20   Wednesday - Sundays at 8 p.m. Hitchcock’s “Rebecca”, the novels of the Bronte sisters and practically every monster movie ever made are tossed together and shaken vigorously to create this literate, fast paced comedy. With two actors portraying a dozen delectable roles, Irma Vep is a tour-de-force that can’t be missed. Julie Harris Stage. Tickets: $32 ($25 with Flex Pas) $16 student. Also playing: “I Got Sick Then I Got Better” Written and performed by Jenny Allen, Co-Directed by James Lapine & Darren Katz. Stand-up comedian and New Yorker writer Jenny Allen joins forces with 3 time Tony Award-winner James Lapine and Darren Katz to give us an amazingly funny and deeply personal account of her adventures after “falling down a medical rabbit hole.” One night only:  June 16 at 8 p.m. at The Julie Harris Stage. $25 and up;  Student Rush:  $16.00.

Galleries

Brewster

Aries East Gallery, on the corner of Rte. 6A and Ellis Landing Road. Owned and operated by artist Geoff Smith. A contemporary gallery representing established artists who work in oil, watercolor, acrylic and pastel cover a diversity of subjects. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10-5 and Sunday noon - 5 p.m. 508-896-7681.

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. www.lizperry.com.  Winter hours by appointment only. 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.

HandCraft House located on Route 6A in Brewster, near the Orleans line. Offering watercolor paintings by owner/artist Eileen Smith, the hand made creations of American craft artisans, and fine gifts since 1986.  Open year round. 508-240-1412  www.handcrafthousegallery.com

The Visual Artists Cooperative (VAC) announces the opening of their summer exhibit, “A Summer’s Tapestry” at the Brewster Ladies Library, Route 6A., Brewster, from June 2 through June 28. The exhibit will feature a variety of new works, including photography, watercolors, pastels, printmaking, mixed media and oils. The public is invited to attend the opening reception  on Saturday, June 6 from 1 to 3  p.m.  The members of VAC exhibiting their work are Bonnie Brewer, Ailsa Brown, Georgia Coxe, Charles Crozier, Rita Doddridge, Paula Draper, Pat Frykland, Maura Ghedini, Ruth Greenblatt, Mary Ince, Ilse Johnson, Martine Jore, Barbara Melcher, Norma Mutch, Blossom Newman, Melora North, Liz Perry, Rowland Sherman and Betty Twiss.  The library is closed on Sundays and Mondays. 

CHATHAM

BARN HILL POTTERY, 46 Barn Hill Rd., West Chatham 508-945-1027. www.Barnhillpottery.com.  Handmade pottery in bright Cape Cod colors with fish and seashell motifs. Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.

BARTHOLOMEW GALLERY, 511 Main St., Chatham, 508-945-3111.  Distinctive art and jewelry.  Exhibiting original oil/acrylic/watercolor paintings featuring Chatham artists Nancy Cole and Mary Flaig;  limited edition bronze sculptures, handblown glass sculpture, 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. - 4 p.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 Street, 508-945-4699, featuring the work of seven local artists has re-opened for its 21st season. The gallery is open seven days a week. Spring and Fall hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summer hours 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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.

Christopher Seufert Photo Gallery, Chatham Media Center, 2469 Main Street, South Chatham. www.ChathamPhoto.com, 508-430-2866. Open year round.

Featuring matted and framed photographs, Chatham photography books, greeting cards, and historic reprints of Chatham and Cape Cod. Aerials, landscapes, and seascapes. Peruse our vintage camera collection. Portraits and head shots on location. Visit our website for pubic wine and cheese receptions and photo workshops.

Creative Arts Center, 154 Crowell Road. CAC 40th Anniversary events for June & July 2009. The Creative Arts Center in Chatham will continue to exhibit their All Cape Cod Art Show until June 30th. If you are interested in taking a watercolor workshop, Gail Speckmann will be at the Center the week of the 22. Rosalie Nadeau will do a Plein Air workshop the week of June 29-July 2. For all you SAC ART fans, this year’s date is the Friday before the 4th of July. So, mark you calendars for Friday, July 3, 9 a.m. – noon. Please be sure to cheer on the Center, as our “car” with CAC Founder, Marguerite Falconer in the front seat drives bye and waves to you. Weekly classes will resume the first week of July. Visit the web site for your favorite class offering. Children classes are also listed. The opening for the Charles Sovek sale and exhibition will be Saturday, July 11 from 5-8 p.m. This is a great opportunity to add a Sovek to your fine art collection. Hope to see you there! www.capecodcreativearts.org, 508-945-3583

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 - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon  - 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.

THE HEARLE GALLERY, 488 Main Street, Chatham, 508-945-2406, or studio 508-945-0983.  Established  in 1985. Featuring a vast collection of original paintings in oil and watercolor with a special emphasis on Marine paintings depicting classic sailing yachts, New England coastal scenes and “Beach Bum” commissioned portraits by owner/artist Debbie Hearle. www.thehearlegallery.com.

ISAAC BEA YOUNG, 1840 house gallery, 727 Main St., Chatham, 508-945-9427. Owner/artist Jan Whittemore also representing many other award-winning artists. Welcome by appt. 508-945-9427, 774-722-0822

Marleys Restaurant, 1077 Main St., Chatham. Open every evening at 5 p.m. exhibiting a collection of framed photographs by Michael J. DiSabato with various locations throughout Chatham and other Cape Cod Communities. Owner of MJD Designs, he can be contacted at 508-816-6292 or mike@mjddesigns.net.

MUNSON GALLERY, 880 Main St., The Munson Gallery is celebrating its 54th season in Chatham and can also be found online at www.munsongallery.net.  508-945-2888.

Nickerson Art Gallery 618 Main Street  will be open in May and June, Monday –Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays noon to 5 p.m. The work of pastel painters; Virginia Nickerson, Kimberly duCharme, Pat Ross Marx and Andrea Petitto, also fine art photographer Shareen Davis, and artists; Jeff Eldredge, Joe Nickerson, Suzanna Nickerson, Rachel Nickerson Luna, Moraiah Nickerson Luna and Armando Luna.

HARWICH

820 Main Gallery, 820 Rte. 28, Harwich Port, 508-430-7622. Oil paintings, watercolors, prints and photographs by local artists.Open Monday - Saturday from 10 to 5, and Sunday from 1 to 5.

The Art Gallery of the Guild of Harwich Artists, 551 Main St, (Rte 28) Harwich Port, 508-769-6759. Open Daily. Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday noon - 4 p.m.  Grand Re-Opening Gala “Color Your Summer” on Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Plein Aire painters will be out in town from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Look for the RED balloons on their easels! From 1 p.m to 4 p.m. there will be food, drink, and live music at the Gallery. At 2 p.m., a Wet Paint Auction will be held featuring the Plein Aire Painters works. “Wild Bill” Corney, ‘Cape Cod’s own Jimmy Buffet’, will provide the entertainment.

CAPE COD FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK IN HARWICHPORT presents Jeanne Tassinari through June 30.

Kennedy Gallery and Studios,  189 Route 28, Unit 1, West Harwich. 508-432-0448. www.kennedyartgalleries.com. Open Thursday & Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday by chance or by appointment.

Port Framing Gallery,  544 B Main St., Harwich Port, 508-430-8008. Open Tuesday  -  Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. year round.

Private Collection Gallery & Custom Framing,  515 Rte. 28, Harwich Port, 508-430-0303. Custom framing by Howard Johnson. Open daily year round.

WILLIAM HUGH LUTZ STUDIO & GALLERY, featuring William Hugh Lutz. Artist on site painting. 584 Rte 28, Harwich Port. Wed-Sat 10-5, Sunday Noon - 5 508-430-8387. 

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 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 

WELLFLEET

BLUE HERON GALLERY, 20 Bank St., 508-349-6724, blueheronfineart.com.

BROPHY’S FINE ART, 313 Main St., Wellfleet Center.  Open on Saturdays only in the winter. Exquisite Stained Glass by Thomas Brophy. Paintings by masterful artists Robert Cardinal, Arlene Gade, Judy Harmon, Anne Hitch, Neil McAuliffe, David Parish, Romanos Rizk & Ronald Tinney. 508-349-6479  www.brophysfineart.com

Cove Gallery & Custom Frame Shop 15 Commercial Street, Wellfleet, 508-349-2540. Email: covegallery@msn.com  www.CoveGallery.com. Showcasing internationally recognized Fine Artists and  Fine Illustrators, including Leonard Baskin, John Grillo, Jane Lincoln, David Witbeck, Tomie dePaola, Larry Horowitz , Joan Gitlow, Judith Shahn, Satoko, Carol Lummus, Christoph Spath. Our Custom Frame Shop utilizes conservation materials. Until Mother’s Day we work by appointment, Call us at 508-349-2530

KENDALL ART GALLERY AND WELLFLEET FRAME SHOP 40 Main Street, Wellfleet, 508-349-2482. www.kendallartgallery.com Fine arts gallery and sculpture garden showing 30 contemporary artists and sculptors.  Featuring animal bronze sculptor Elisabeth Holmes, prints by Linda Dujack, new sculpture by Mark Newton and Dan Arpin, and artistic line of jewelry by Lee Griffin. Open daily, Monday by Appointment.

Left Bank Gallery, 25 Commercial St., Wellfleet, 508-349-9451, commercial@leftbankgallery.com.  Hours: Sunday 11 a.m - 5 p.m, Monday - Friday 10 a.m - 5 p.m, Saturday 10-6. 

Left Bank Gallery 3 West Main St., Wellfleet, 508-349-7939, westmain@leftbankgallery.com. Hours: Sunday 11 a.m - 5 p.m, Monday - Friday 10 a.m - 5 p.m, Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.