Prom 2012: All About Color
Spring on the Cape is abundant with color, and so is prom 2012. Gather inspiration for your vibrant prom look from these eye catching designer dresses:
Tony Bowls Le Gala Dress 112517
For the adventurous girl, prom is a way to make a statement. This bold, attention grabbing dress catches your eye with a rhinestone-embellished waist before it flows gracefully to the floor in a bright floral pattern. You can rock this floral strapless dress in pink or purple tones.
Choose jewelry that shimmers to play off the rhinestone details, but don’t overdo it on the jewelry, as you don’t want to take away from the statement of the dress. Have fun with your hair style though, with either an elegant updo, or let your mane flow in exaggerated curls. Whichever you choose, you are sure to have all eyes on you on prom night. (more…)
Collections Gallery
There is something exceptional about handmade items created by local artisans. Something handmade comes with that inimitable seal of extra thought, touch, care and passion imbued into it by the artists themselves. We hear a lot about shopping local in order to support our community businesses; well how about shopping local for items that are actually made right here on Cape Cod as well!
Collections Gallery is a combination boutique shop and gallery located on Jarves Street right in the historic village of Sandwich. They have been in business for 20 years having resided for their first 17 years in a shop on Route 6A in East Sandwich. An interesting nuance about this shop is that it’s an artist’s cooperative, comprised of 14 members. Each talented member sells and displays their own work in the shop and as part of the membership in the co-op, they must also each work in and contribute to the smooth running of the business. They also do have some consigning artists as well. The artists create and sell a vast variety of handmade pieces including: jewelry; paintings; pottery; quilts; hand-sewn and collage, and other fine art items.
This year the Gallery is also doing something special to help benefit the Sandwich Food Pantry. They have been working on creating 1,000 origami paper cranes and will be selling them all winter, with a generous portion of the proceeds going to the food pantry. There is a Japanese legend that reads if anyone folds 1,000 cranes, they will be granted a wish by a crane. In Japan the Crane is revered as one of many mystical and holy creatures said to live for a thousand years. The Gallery members decided to continue making the cranes in the good spirit which they embody and support a terrific local cause. The shop also had entered and won second place in, the Town’s annual holiday window decorating contest, which as you can see was adorned with the beautiful handmade cranes!
Come and view their unique collection of handmade art. Collections Gallery is located at 23A Jarves Street in Sandwich. Winter hours are: 11-4 Sunday through Friday and 10-5 Saturday. They will be closing on Tuesdays during the month of March. Then in April they will go back to their full time hours of 10-5 daily. They can be reached directly at 508.833.0039.
Cape Cod Happening This Weekend: Dec 29-Jan 1
It’s the final few days of 2011, a time to celebrate our successes past and the potential for what is to come! Some may choose to ring in the New Year in a big way while others may choose to celebrate quietly with just a few loved ones. No matter your personal choice, mixed in amongst all of the festive New Year’s happenings there is plenty going on around the cape to satisfy all ages and cravings. Here are few of our favorite picks.
Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove St. in Sandwich will be holding a Winter Family Fun Night at the Heald Center and Automobile Museum tonight December 29, from 6pm until 8:30pm. Come and enjoy a special viewing of Toy Story! Kids can come in pajamas and bring a blanket and stuffed animal to spread out and enjoy the film. Concessions will be available. Tickets are $6 for members 3 and older; $8 for non-members 3 and older and free for infant-2 years old. Tickets are available at door this evening. (more…)
Custom Nothing Apparel
Cape Cod inspires…the vast open skies and sea offering a contemplative spot to meditate if you will, on what is important to us. Perhaps it is these open spaces, the non-confining feel to the cape that allows us to feel a sense of freedom. We can look out to the sea that appears to never end, with the belief that anything is possible, helping us to fuel our passions and feel a sense of purpose. It is no surprise that with the sea in our back yard, and the open sky as a ‘pallet’, Cape Cod would be home to many talented artists whose personalities shine through their work. (more…)
Consigning Women
Finding a great deal when shopping is always satisfying. We talk a lot these days about shopping local and supporting small business and for good reason! Consignment stores are a great way to support your local retail community while saving money on some of life’s required purchases: clothing and furniture. There are a lot of high quality consignment shops scattered about the Cape. Perhaps one of the largest is Consigning Women in East Harwich.
Consigning Women was opened in August of 2005 by owner Mary Martin, consigning at that time just gently “loved” women’s clothing and accessories. In July of 2010 Mary moved the store into a 7,000 square foot space and began consigning furniture and home décor, along with the clothing. (more…)
Cape Cod Happening: This Weekend 12/09-12/11
Welcome to another weekend on the cape, offering no shortage of happening events to enjoy. It seems to be an all-arts weekend around here, with live music, theater and fine arts exhibits offering a little something for everyone! We wanted to share a few of our favorite picks.
Friday and Saturday December 9 and 10 at a 6:30 pm dinner theatre, you can catch Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”, presented by the Elements Theatre Co, and enjoy a traditional English Banquet, caroling, and live music of London in 1843. There is also a 3:30pm matinee on Sunday December 11. Paraclete House, RockHarbor, Orleans. 508-240-2400.
Out Late with Diana Di Gioia, a live music event at the Cape Cod Chat House 593 Route 6A, Dennis, MA 02638 at 7:30 pm on Friday December 9. Out Late provides a mix of rock and blues to folk and acoustic. This event is FREE. (more…)
Cape Crabbers: Cape Cod Apparel
Looking for a unique holiday gift for the person who you think has everything? How about a Cape Crabbers t-shirt, American made apparel that makes a statement: “Life is a Vacation”!
Cape Crabbers was launched in 2009 by then recent college grads and life long friends Melissa Johnson and Zane Krumanocker. Melissa was the artistic talent behind ‘Petey’ the official Cape Crabbers crab. Petey was ‘born’ after a doodle session resulted in a rough drawing of a funky cartoon-like crab. Melissa and Zane had always wanted to start an apparel business and with the creation of Petey their business idea came to fruition and Zane came up with their creative Cape Crabbers moniker! (more…)
Cape Cod Happening This Weekend 11/18-11/20
Another weekend is here … wow do those weeks fly by! So much to choose from this weekend around the Cape, including some festive holiday happenings; yes the Season is upon us! The weekend weather is supposed to be nice so let’s get out and enjoy! Here are just a few of our favorite picks for this weekend.
On Friday the 18th there are a few holiday happenings going on. The John Wesley United Methodist Church in Falmouth is holding their annual Holiday Fair from 3pm-8pm with local crafts; wreaths and other holiday greenery and baked goods. This will also run on Saturday the 19th from 8:30am-2:00pm. Country Garden in Hyannis is holding their Holiday Open House on the 18th (today) from 5pm-8pm. Lots of holiday craft making and other fun and family friendly events! (more…)
Cape Cod Happening This Weekend
The weekend is here and a special one at that, with today being Veteran’s Day. Let’s remember and celebrate in our own way to say thank you to all who have served and fought for the freedoms we have to enjoy these weekend events!
There is a mix of happenings this weekend around the Cape, from holiday festivals to live music and kids events. The weather may be more typical of New England November days, yet there is plenty to do to stay active! Here are just a few of our favorite picks for this weekend.
On Friday the 11th The Cape Cod Children’s Museum is holding their annual Veteran’s Day Fall Festival from 10:30am-2:00pm. There will be various games, activities and arts and crafts for the whole family. There will also be vendors situated throughout for some early holiday shopping! (more…)
A Call to Artists
The holidays are almost here and with them come all of the wonderful fairs and festivals highlighting local artisans. A unique event that takes place in December is the Holiday on the Hill art sale at the Cape Cod Conservatory of Music & Arts in Falmouth. It is a wonderful ‘buy local’ event that leaves one with a meaningful and long lasting gift … a piece of art! If you are, or someone you know is, an artist who would like to show their work at this exciting event please share the details below.
CALL TO ARTISTS FOR 4TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ON THE HILL ART SALE
THEME: Non-specific, please bring your best work to display.
RECEIVING: Monday and Tuesday, November 14th & 15th 10am – 5pm. Artwork must be hand delivered by the artist of origin.
FEE: $25 total per artist for 1 – 4 entries. Non-juried event.
REQUIREMENTS: Each piece must be wired and ready for wall mounting (non-wired pieces unfortunately will not be accepted). Each piece must be labeled by the artist on the back with name, title, media and sale price. No clamped glass entries. Art must be from within the last two years and not previously shown at a Cape Cod Conservatory of Music & Arts event.
SALES: All pieces are for sale with 80% to artist and 20% commission to the Cape Cod Conservatory.
PICK UP: By the artist January 4 – 5, Wednesday – Thursday, 10am – 5pm or by appointment.
SALE DATE: December 1 – 22, 2011
GALLERY HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Additional information on the actual art sale will be forthcoming so watch for updates.
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