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Showgirls Provincetown at the Palms Springs International Film Festival
Showgirls, Provincetown is playing at the Palms Springs International Film Festival.
Over the course of the summer of 2007 director, C.Fitz documented the legendary Provincetown stage production of “Showgirls,” and the stories of the people involved. Her camera crews descended upon the tiny idyllic fishing village located on the tip of Cape Cod that is the backdrop for “Showgirls.” Every Monday evening musical performers, comedians, performance artists, drag queens, dog acts, and those who could only be described as, talent challenged, emphatically conducted their acts with the goal of the $500.00 prize at the end of the night. C.Fitz taps the Host of “ShowGirls,” Ryan Landry as the guide throughout the film to not only introduce the show on stage, but also the viewer to the town and performers offstage and backstage. Through their performances and interviews we are introduced to a group of misfits who are regulars in “Showgirls” whom Ryan has labeled “The Gold Dust Orphans.” These unique and creative individuals share their stories and why they keep performing week after week. A sampling of these characters are: “Deborah Downer,” “Della Cattesen,” and “Steamy Brown.” Such nationally known acts as Randy Roberts and Varla Jean Merman also grace the “Showgirls” stage. They both give their perspective in the film on the importance of playing “Showgirls” to make it in Provincetown. The film makes you fall in love with not only these characters but also their passion for the stage. Visit the Showgirls Myspace page for more info : Showgirls on Myspace For details and showtimes visit Palms Springs International Film Festival Website
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Jon Arterton hoping to record with Yo-Yo Ma !
Jon Arterton, conductor of Provincetown’s Outer Cape Chorale, is hoping to win a chance to record with Yo-Yo Ma. A few days ago he read something about Indabamusic, an organization that helps musicians from around the world collaborate via the internet. They were having a contest, and the winner gets to make a recording with Yo-Yo Ma. Everyone was given an audio recording of Yo-Yo Ma playing “Dona Nobis Pacem” on his cello, and contestants were given the chance to record an accompaniment for it. Arterton got out his Echoplex – an electronic looping device – and began creating his entry. He sang a musical phrase to accompany the cello part, and then began to add various layers over it. In this case, he created twelve different vocal layers that he added to Yo-Yo Ma’s playing, one by one. You can hear the result at www.indabamusic.com. If you like it, you can even vote for him and help send a local musician off to record with Yo-Yo Ma!!!
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Winter benefit series WOMR
Januarys Benefit Movie Series Modern Times 1924 Spies 1928 A Night of Griffith Shorts The Private Life of Henry VIII Every Thursday at 7:30pm at the Schoolhouse 494 Commercial Street, Provincetown $5 donation Free POPCORN!.
January 8th- Modern Times 1924 with Charlie Chaplin- Directed by Charlie Chaplin. January 15th - Spies 1928 with Rudolph Klien-Rogge Directed by Fritz Lang Piano by Mary J. Martin. January 22nd - A Night of Griffith Shorts with Judith of Bethulia Directed by D.W. Giffith Piano by Mary J. Martin. January 29th - The Private Life of Henry VIII with Charles Laughton and Lisa Lanchaster Directed by Alexander Korda. Over the years hundreds of people have contributed their time and talents to create WOMR's diverse and special programming. There are very few, if any, radio stations like WOMR in the country. We are a non-profit organization, not affiliated with any educational institution, and derive our financial support from listeners, businesses and grant making organizations like the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Involving the community in our programming is our mission and we invite anyone to become part of WOMR. If you have an idea for a music or spoken word program send it to WOMR's Programming Committee: 508-487-2619 or 800-921-WOMR
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Tick Tick Boom :: Provincetown Counter Productions
Tick Tick Boom a musical from Jonathan Larson the creator of Rent. Counter Productions is thrilled to be reprising their very wonderful June 2008 Production with returning cast members: Ethan Paulini, Adam Berry, Denise Parks, Casey Sanderson Musical Director, Susan Grilli Director and the usual talented suspects in the pit!. December 26 - Jan 3rd all Performances at 7pm No Performance on New Years Day. tick, tick... BOOM! is a musical written by American composer Jonathan Larson. It tells the story of an aspiring composer named Jon, who lives in New York City in 1990. Jon is worried he has made the wrong career choice to be part of the performing arts. The story is autobiographical, as stated by Larson's father in the liner notes of the cast recording – Larson had been trying to establish himself in theatre since the early 1980s. Counter Productions is a community based performing arts organization with a commitment to cultivating and supporting our thriving community of theatre artists and audiences. For many of us, the experience of theatre, be it as artist or audience member often leads to discoveries we may never have traveled to, whether that be in the realization of a new artistic concept or a story not yet heard. Counter Productions' goal is to invest itself in Provincetown's own unique voice. TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED BY CALLING 508 487- 7487.
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Through the years, painters, writers, photographers have trekked to this outermost tip of Cape Cod and called Provincetown their home -- Edward Hopper, Franz Kline, Mark Rothko, Tennessee Williams, Pulitzer Prize winners Norman Mailer and Stanley Kunitz ... The list goes on, and the tradition endures. Visit the many art galleries from the West End to the East End of town and be sure to drop by the Provincetown Art Association and Museum to view timeless works spanning Provincetown's art history. And be sure to drop by the Pilgrim Monument, the tallest all-granite structure in the USA Cape Cod, MA. Join in the fun! Ptown festivals include the Provincetown Portuguese Festival, Family Week, Provincetown Blessing of the Fleet, Bear Week, Provincetown Carnival, Mate's Leather Weekend, Women's Week, Meet Your Man in Provincetown, Provincetown International Film Festival 2008, The Great Provincetown Schooner Regatta &; Yacht Race, Provincetown Jazz Festival. and the Christmas-themed , Holly Folly .... Oh, and whats a Ptown vacation without taking a cruise out to Stellwagen Bank Sanctuary to do some Whale watching. Want a laid-back experience? Take the Long Point Shuttle and bask in the sun, sand and blue sky, at the edge of Provincetown. Hop on the Provincetown Trolley and take a narrated tour of the many distinct places that makes Provincetown Cape Cod truly special.
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