New Years Weekend at the Crown & Anchor Provincetown Saturday Jan 2, 2010 - Suede

Imagine a cross between Natalie Cole, Diana Krall and Bette Midler. Add a dash of Louis Armstrong and you might get some idea of Suede's unique talents and charm. Think sophisticated pop/jazz, think naughty blues with a sizzling trumpet, think love songs that make you swoon, think funny, think Wow, what a voice! Think sassy, classy and fun!

Suede's latest CD, "Dangerous Mood" was recorded at Bennett (as in Tony) Studios in New York with her own hand picked 14 piece big band to celebrate her first 25 years on her own record label, Easily Suede Music. She tours extensively in the US, Europe and as far away as New Zealand and Australia, to full houses and rave reviews. Only At the Crown

While in Provincetown to celebrate New Years consider a Provincetown Inn or Provincetown Bed and Breakfast

Have a Holly Folly weekend! It’s the best time in P’town, Dec. 4th to the 6th

'Tis the season to be jolly, so deck the halls at Holly Folly, a Christmas festival held in Provincetown on the Cape Cod peninsula. The event is celebrated with all the trimmings, including carol-singing around a piano.

Visitors to Holly Folly can dance the night away at the jingle bell rock 'n' roll disco, take to the street on shopping trips, work up a sweat at a special Santa aerobic work-out and wind down at one of the many festive feasts. To learn more check out the website of activities: Holly Folly Website

When: December 4-6th, 2009; Where: Provincetown

Provincetown Inn; Holly Folly; Ptown Bed and Breakfast

Join us this Thanksgiving for the lighting of the Provincetown Pilgrim Monument, November 26

The Pilgrim Monument commemorates the history of the Mayflower Pilgrims, their arrival and stay in Provincetown Harbor, and the signing of the Mayflower Compact. It is the tallest all-granite structure in the United States. Visitors can walk to the top on a series of stairs and ramps. During the climb, you’ll see many interior stones donated by cities, towns, and organizations from all over the United States. The view from the top is spectacular.
The Provincetown Museum has extensive exhibits depicting important events and people in Provincetown history, including the arts.

Hours - Open Daily: Sept 13 - Nov 30 9 a.m. -5 p.m.

Join us for the 100 Anniversary of the Dedication of the Pilgrim Monument August 5th 2010 will mark the 100th anniversary of the dedicatory exercises for the completion of the Pilgrim Memorial Monument. Plans are already underway for a spectacular celebration of this landmark occasion. Reserve August 5th on your calendars and plan to join us for this landmark event. We will keep you informed of other special opportunities as we start the countdown!

Completed in 1910, the Pilgrim Memorial Monument commemorates the landing of the Mayflower in Provincetown Harbor and the signing of the Mayflower Compact, America's first democratic constitutional document assuring equality and justice for all.

Ptown Inn, Provincetown Monument Museum, Provincetown Inn

Restaurant week hits Provincetown on Friday, Nov. 6

Hungry for a taste of Provincetown? A crew of 20 P'town restaurants will “set their tables” for the town’s first annual restaurant week.

From Friday, Nov. 6 to Thursday, Nov. 12, participating restaurants will offer three-course (appetizer, entrée, and dessert) prix fixe dinners at either $25 or $35; excludes gratuity, alcohol and tax.

Here's the list of participating restaurants:

• Betsy’s
• Chach’s
• Central House at the Crown & Anchor
• Ciro & Sal’s
• Crowne Pointe Bistro
• Enzo
• Fanizzi’s By The Sea
• Front Street Restaurant
• Jimmy’s Hideaway
• The Lobster Pot
• Lorraine ’s Restaurant
• Napi’s Restaurant
• The Mews Restaurant & Cafe
• Michael Shay’s Rib & Seafood
• Red Inn & Restaurant
• Ross’ Grill
• Saki Sushi
• The Waterford Tavern & Cafe
• Townsend Lobster & Seafood
  

Experience the town's distinct dining options and vibrant year round community during the fall season. Art galleries, museums and local shops will extend business hours and celebrate the week with special events. Special lodging packages will also be offered.

Lily Tomlin to perform in Provincetown on Saturday, Aug. 29

Veteran Provincetown performer, lifelong visitor and passionate animal lover Lily Tomlin returns to Ptown on Saturday, Aug. 29 for a one-night-only show on MacMillan Pier to benefit Pilgrim Bark Park, the a new, non-profit, off-leash dog park and animal welfare resource.

Called "The D Word: A Top Dog Event," Tomlin is slotted to perform "Classic Lily" at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29. Prior to the show, host and comic Kate Clinton kick off the evening with a silent and live auction at 5 p.m.

Hungry pilgrims weren’t the only cargo aboard the Mayflower when it made its first New World landing in Provincetown in 1620--at least two dogs were on board as well.

Today, Provincetown remains one of the most welcoming canine retreats, with more than 30 pet-friendly places to stay, off-leash beaches and trails and doggie-friendly patio dining. Opened in 2009, The Pilgrim Bark is solely supported by volunteers and private donations. It was established to reflect the town’s love of dogs and provide animal welfare resources to the community.

The park also reflects the town’s long history as a thriving artist colony as evidenced by the benches and dog houses designed and painted by local artists.

Buy tickets, ranging in price from $75-$250 here.

Ptown's Pulitzer Prize-winning Poet Mary Oliver featured in New York Times

Longtime Provincetown resident and Pulitzer Prize-winning Poet Mary Oliver is featured in a prominent three-page spread in today's New York Times. The article uses Oliver's poetry as a starting point to explore the often overlooked places in the Province Lands like Beech Forest or Black Water Pond that many visitors often overlook. Check out the article here and its accompanying slideshow.

Woody Allen's 'Whatever Works' kicks off Ptown film fest

The opening night film at the Provincetown Film Festival will be the New England premiere of Woody Allen's "Whatever Works" starring Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Patricia Clarkson and Ed Begley, Jr.

Allen returns to New York with an offbeat comedy about a crotchety misanthrope (David from "Curb Your Enthusiasm") and a naïve, impressionable young runaway from the South (Wood). When her uptight parents (Clarkson and Begle.) arrive to rescue her, they are quickly drawn into wildly unexpected romantic entanglements.

Everyone discovers that finding love is just a combination of lucky chance and appreciating the value of "whatever works."

The film festival will take place in Provincetown from June 17-21. "Whatever Works" screens at the Art House beginning at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 17.

Click here for the lowdown.

'Naked Boys Singing' returns Thursday, June 25

"Naked Boys Singing," the musical revue with stark naked guys, returns to Provincetown summer 2009. Opening Thursday, June 25 at the Post Office Café and Cabaret, "Naked Boys Singing" is a traditional musical revue, in the vein of Vaudeville and high-camp musical theater, which reminds us that clothes alone do not make the man.

The show features six handsome "boys" of various body types with voices, perfect comedic timing, and, well, no clothing. With song titles ranging from "The Bliss of a Briss" to the culinary inspired "I Beat My Meat," "Naked Boys Singing" is 60 minutes of non-stop naughty laughs.

"Naked Boys Singing" opens Thursday, June 25 at The Post Office Café and Cabaret located at 303 Commercial Street. General Admission tickets are $25 and VIP tickets (first two rows) are $40. Information on where and how to purchase tickets to be announced in the near future.

Show Schedule:
Monday - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday - 10 p.m.
Wednesday - 10 p.m.
Friday - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday - 7:30 p.m.
Sunday - 7:30 p.m.

Go Provincetown - Events and Entainment May 23rd to June 2nd

Here's THIRSTY

Thirsty Burlington debuts her fabulous new weekly show at the Crown and Anchor Cabaret - Provincetown MA - Cape Cod

Starring Thirsty Burlington

Go Provincetown - Events and Entertainment May 23rd to June 2nd

CATCH KATE CLINTON AT THE CROWN & ANCHOR PROVINCETOWN 2009

It's Time For Some Comic Relief with Kate Clinton In Provincetown

MAY: 5/22-24 at 7 p.m.

JULY: 7/2,3,4,9,10,11,16,17,18,23,24,25,30,31
at 7 p.m.

AUGUST: 8/1,5,6,8,13,14,15,16,20,21,22,23, 27,28,29,30
at 7 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE:
Wednesday August 5 at 9 p.m. -show is a fundraiser for Family Equality Council, VIP reception poolside after show!!

Thursday August 6 at 7 p.m. -Gen Admission and VIP for COLAGE benefit, reception post show poolside.

Saturday August 8th at 7 p.m.

SEPTEMBER: 9/3, 4, 5,6 @ 7 p.m.

OCTOBER: 10/15, 16, 17
10/15 at 7 p.m.; 10/16 at 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.; 10/17 at 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.

KATE'S OTHER DATES

Provincetown International Film Festival

Film Making On The Edge with The Eleventh Annual Provincetown International Film Festival, June 17-21st, 2009.

Join us for 5 days of on the edge film, panels and parties.

Phone: 508-487-3456
Fax: 508-487-2494
Email: info@ptownfilmfest.org
Web Site: www.ptownfilmfest.org

Free Movie at Cape Inn - Provincetown

Did you know about the free movie at the Whaler Lounge ?

The Whaler Lounge is a Provincetown tradition. Gather with the locals for a free movie and popcorn. Movies are shown nightly on a 70 square foot screen.

The lounge serves light fare such as appetizers, hamburgers, chicken wings, pizza, and more. Enjoy a bite to eat, have a cocktail, and sit back and relax

Movie Schedule
THE LOUNGE IS OPEN
Serving food nightly 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Showtimes:
7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday
8 p.m. Friday and Saturday
ALL MOVIES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM
508-487-1711 EXT. 313

Guide to getting married in Provincetown

Since 2004, Massachusetts became the first state in the union to extend full marriage benefits for same-sex couples. Luckily, Provincetown’s inclusive, gay-friendly spirit provides the perfect place for all couples (straight ones, too!) to host a wedding, commitment ceremony, or honeymoon. In addition to the charming seaside splendor that only Provincetown can provide, there are many party planners, caterers, venues, and other helpful businesses that make it simple, easy, and comfortable for future newlyweds to plan their special day.

The Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum rents its spacious outdoor grounds for weddings. Besides the opportunity to trade vows under the monument’s regal 250-foot tower, the venue’s hillside perch affords gorgeous views of the Atlantic Ocean and Cape shore.

If it’s more than a view of the water you want, consider holding your ceremony on one of Provincetown’s beaches. Town beaches do not require a permit, but, you also can not block access to the general public. Beaches along the Cape Cod National Seashore require a permit, but, allow for a more secluded experience. You can even have a bonfire!. For more information, please call 508-349-3785 ext. 214

Of course, some couples prefer the conventional approach of a religiously-affiliated venue. The Unitarian Universalist Meeting House is a perfect fit: a traditional sense of spirituality combined with progressive, open-minded values. For extremely reasonable rates, the Meeting House and its chaplains will host a ceremony that reflects the individual spirituality of any given couple, gay or straight; no dogma, just devotion.

Information about getting married in Massachusetts

TAKE A PEAK AT YOUR FAVORITE EATING SPOTS from Provincetown to Truro to Orleans

OUTER CAPE SUMMER DINING GUIDE

Outer Cape Eateries
From Provincetown, Truro,
Wellfl eet, Eastham & Orleans

See what they are offering for the new Season !


Click here for free guide
07 dining guide

Town Hall in Provincetown gets $2 million facelift

Town Hall, located at 260 Commercial St. in Provincetown, is currently getting a $2 million facelift thanks to money raised by the local Community Preservation Act.

Click here for more information.

--Photo by Sam Baltrusis

Photo gallery from Provincetown, Mass.

--Photos by Sam Baltrusis