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The Provincetown Portuguese Festival & Blessing of

The Provincetown Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet is a time-honored tradition that has flourished and grown thanks to the continued effort of its many volunteers. The Festival honors our Portuguese traditions while the Blessing recognizes the courage and fortitude of the Portuguese fishermen who risked their lives on the open seas to feed their families and to share their catch with residents of their unique fishing village.
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It’s a tradition that is as vital today as it was 75 years ago. When June was proclaimed Portuguese Heritage Month in 1998 by the Governor of Massachusetts, the traditional Blessing was expanded to encompass the Portuguese Festival.
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The Festival now embraces four town-wide, fun and activity-filled days of music, dancing and food, as well as the colorful pageantry of our popular parade. Culminating at the end of Macmillan Pier on the last Sunday in June, the blessings of good fortune for the coming year are bestowed by clergy on fishing vessels and leisure craft.
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This June, join Cotuit Library in touring some of

This June, join Cotuit Library in touring some of the most unique, privately-owned properties in the village! Visit a variety of spaces, each boasting its own unique combination of bountiful blooms, delightful designs, and impressive natural elements, all guaranteed to inspire. Learn about bonsai trees, cranberry bogs and more! This one-of-a-kind event could only happen in Cotuit, and is certain to draw homeowners and garden enthusiasts from across the region.
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Purchase tickets online at cotuitlibrary.org, or by calling or stopping into the library: (508) 428-8141
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Mark Perry, Inspirations Past and Present at the C

Mark Perry, Inspirations Past and Present at the Cahoon Museum
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This exhibition features basswood carvings by sculptor Mark A. Perry (b. 1958) that reflect his passion for American folk art. As an avid collector of folk art sculpture, Perry was initially inspired to begin carving in wood when he attempted to recreate a carved whale he had been outbid on at auction. Later, he found a photograph of a 19th century scrimshaw pie crimper, in the form of a dog. That image resonated deeply and became the inspiration for his many ‘crimper’ works; designs which incorporate a wheel carved in various exuberant forms.
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Perry lived and worked on Nantucket for 20 years, during which time he unexpectedly transitioned from being the property manager of a large beach front estate to a full-time, self-taught carver. The island’s rich history of whaling, and the folk art traditions that flourished there, made Nantucket the perfect breeding ground for his artistic passion. To learn his trade, hone his skills, and better understand his medium, Perry began successfully recreating antique folk art masterpieces and, in doing so, developed the confidence and skills he would later apply to creating his own sophisticated folk art sculptures. The works in this exhibition represent some of the highlights of Perry’s artistic career to date.
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These unique artworks embody the emotional spirit of folk art, highlighting what he calls an “unexpected, simple, and perfect balance of surface and form.” Perry hopes his heirloom sculptures will find a place of their own in our contemporary world and will continue to be appreciated for their timelessness, from one generation to the next.
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Flowerpot Music Concert Celebrates the Solstice wi

Flowerpot Music Concert Celebrates the Solstice
with Barnstable Land Trust and friends
Pollinators, Percussion, and Environmental Preservation Hit the Global Stage
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In honor of international Make Music Day on Tuesday June 21, Barnstable Land Trust (BLT) is celebrating the official start to summer with a free participatory percussion concert at its Ropes Field conservation property in Cotuit with festivities starting at 6:00 pm. The public is invited to BYOFP (bring their own flowerpot) and a blanket or lawn chair, make pollinator-themed arts/crafts with the Cotuit Library preceding the concert, and rehearse/perform the concert under the direction of guest conductor Su D’Ambrosio from Cape Symphony. The event, also part of the conservation community’s four day Celebrate the Solstice Cape Cod celebration, will conclude at 7:30 pm. Free parking is available at Lowell Park. Rain or Shine except for heavy rain.
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Flowerpot Music is a special initiative of the global Make Music Day celebration, and was performed in 45 towns and cities throughout the world in 2021. This will mark its debut on Cape Cod and put both musical and nonmusical visitors and residents on the international ‘concert’ stage. Mallets will be provided free to participants (while supplies last) thanks to the generosity of Vic Firth which is part of the The Avedis Zildjian Company, the world’s leading maker of cymbals, drumsticks, and mallets, which is headquartered in Norwell, MA.
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Su D’Ambrosio of Cape Symphony, will be the guest conductor. A seasoned music educator, she will lead a 30-minute pre-concert rehearsal starting at 6:30 pm so that interested attendees can learn how to perform musical ‘blooms,’ ‘waves,’ ‘frisbees,’ and ‘travelling swells’ on their flowerpots. Warm-up activities start at 6:00 with pollinator-themed arts/crafts, hosted by the Cotuit Library. June is also National Pollinator Month.
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It’s another week which means it’s another loo

It’s another week which means it’s another look at the artists. Join me as we take a walk through the Hyannis HyArts Shanties and meet the artists and artisans.
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We have now opened to full weeks. Shanties will be open from 11-6 daily. Stop on down to say hello and check out everyone’s amazing pieces of work. Our artists are local and everything is handmade!!!
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You know its the true start of summer when the sha

You know its the true start of summer when the shanties move into full weeks. We are in full time season now.
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Shanties will be open from Monday to Sunday from 11-6PM each day. New artists rotate in each Monday. Check out the 13 artists this week!
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Remember parking is free up by the Town hall. Just a quick walk through the Village Green to the Harbor Overlook and then a walk down to Bismore Park.
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Father's Day Car Show Main Street, Hyannis Time: 8

Father's Day Car Show
Main Street, Hyannis
Time: 8:30-2:00 pm
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The 2022 Greater Hyannis Chamber of Commerce Father's Day Car Show is back! Join what has become not only the largest Car Show in New England but the largest non-sporting event held in a single day on the Cape! Over 350 cars will be on display on Main Street, Hyannis.
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Dash plaques and goodie bags will be provided to all 350 show cars that register and pay their registration fee. Awards, including the coveted Participant’s Choice Award, will be presented to 40 vehicles.
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Celebrate The Solstice Cape Cod June 18 – 21, 2

Celebrate The Solstice Cape Cod
June 18 – 21, 2022.
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This regional celebration features eleven (11) free hikes and programs across Cape Cod providing a range of opportunities for families, children, residents, and visitors to get outside and celebrate during four days surrounding the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, which happens on Tuesday, June 21.
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“Over four days, people will experience the outdoors with free guided walks and a variety of activities while learning more about Cape Cod’s parks, trails, and natural resources,” said Janet Milkman, Executive Director of Barnstable Land Trust.
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From June 18 – 21, 2022, local nonprofit conservation organizations representing the towns of Barnstable, Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Falmouth, Harwich, and Wellfleet/Truro are offering hikes, story walks, history talks, an interactive community Flowerpot music concert, open houses, sunset beach strolls and more. A full schedule is featured on www.blt.org/celebrate-the-solstice-cape-cod
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Please check individual websites for event details concerning registration, weather cancellation policies, and any changes to individual events.
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About #CelebrateTheSolsticeCapeCod and #FirstDayHikesCapeCod
Championed by Barnstable Land Trust and supported by local conservation organizations, Celebrate the Solstice and First Day Hikes Cape Cod are initiatives designed to encourage people to get outdoors with free guided walks and activities to explore Cape Cod’s parks, trails, and natural resources. Nonprofit conservation organizations offering hikes include the Barnstable Land Trust, Brewster Conservation Trust, Chatham Conservation Foundation, Dennis Conservation Land Trust, 300 Committee Land Trust (Falmouth), Harwich Conservation Trust, and The Friends of Herring River (Wellfleet and Truro). Full schedule of events at www.blt.org/celebrate-the-solstice-cape-cod.
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Town Of Barnstable & Our Community Partners

Hyannic Main Street Business Improvement District

Cape Cod Art Center

Business Barnstable

Greater Hyannis Chamber of Commerce

Arts Foundation Cape Cod

Sandy Neck Beach

Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce

Mass Cultural Council

Mid Cape Cultural Council

Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority

Cape Cod Maritime Museum

John F. Kennedy Museum Hyannis

Barnstable Recreation

Barnstable Adult Community Center

Town of Barnstable

Park Happy Barnstable

Hyannis Youth & Community Center

Cape Cod Gateway Airport

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