DO IT NEWS AND PROGRAMMING SUMMER/FALL 2019
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR David Kuehn
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kathie Lynch Nutting, President Mark Wright, Vice President Alan Hidenfelter, Treasurer Graham Silliman, Secretary Ken Alsman Susan Andersen Michael Dunford Melinda Gallant Joyce Ginouves Spencer Hallett Susan Hamilton Ashley LaCroix Carl Lopes Don Megathlin Michael Princi Lee Smith Juliane Soprano Bob Willcutts DIRECTOR EMERITUS James T. Hoeck DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Tracy LaBonte DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND GRANTS Christine Rathbun Ernst TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Tristan DiVincenzo
COTUIT CENTER The arts are essential. Our mission is to be a FOR THE ARTS welcoming hub for Cape Cod’s artists, performers, students, and audiences, working together to make the creation and experience of art accessible, nurturing, and thrilling for all.
GALLERY MANAGER/VISUAL SPECIALIST L. Michelle Law FACILITY MANAGER Bruce Allen MARKETING MANAGER Daniel Fontneau MEMBER & DONOR RELATIONS MANAGER Margeaux Weber DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT Kim Zaniboni ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION Kim Baker ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR EDUCATION AND MARKETING Annie Labins BOX OFFICE SUPERVISOR Jason Mellin FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER Ira Mendoza BLACK BOX STAGE MANAGER Erin Trainor
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Letter from the President
Welcome to Cotuit Center for the Arts! The Center is, in the truest sense of the phrase, a community arts center. Our community of members, volunteers, performers, artists, teachers, sponsors, donors, and patrons, along with David and our dedicated staff, make remarkable things happen here. During the past six months, our Facilities and Strategic Planning Committee has been working with our architects to develop the plan for our future campus. One important part of this process was defining the vision for the Center, defining what elements of the Center are vital to the character of this incredibly special place. In a series of meetings with stakeholders, the word community came up repeatedly, and it was evident
that folks come to the Center for so much more than a show or a class. They come to connect with people, to share and socialize, to experience art in a warm and welcoming environment. We also heard that as the Center grows, it is critical to maintain that sense of community — its energy, vibrancy, and warmth. And that’s exactly what we plan to do! Enjoy your time here. You are part of an amazing community of people, a gathering place where art is celebrated and all are welcome. Thank you for being here and for your continuing support. Best always, Kathie Lynch Nutting
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Greetings and welcome to Cotuit Center for the Arts. Whether you are visiting for the first time or one of our thousands of regular patrons, you are probably aware that exciting things are happening here. Our educational programs are exploding; our theatrical productions, concerts, and special events range from the provocative to the popular; and our reputation as a community arts and culture center consistently presenting professional quality work continues to grow. Speaking of growing, just look around. We are in the middle of a major campaign to reinvent our campus and do something that will be transformative for our village and the Cape as a whole. We need a larger performance space without losing our current ones. With a new educational wing, we could quadruple the number of classes and provide opportunities
for students we are currently unable to serve. We will have a beautiful new green space where kids and adults can enjoy activities without having to cross driveways. One third of our campus will consist of natural forest, and we have already made a significant contribution to the town by removing potentially toxic underground storage tanks from the former gas station. Fulfillment of our dream is expensive AND will benefit our community on many levels. If you would like to hear more, or take a tour of the campus with me or any member of our staff or board, please let us know. I’m sure you’ll agree we are a great investment. So enjoy your time with us and think about the future possibilities while you’re here. All of us at Cotuit Center for the Arts are grateful for your support. David Kuehn Executive Director Do It at Cotuit | 5
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VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE Bruce Allen Bill Farrell Spencer Hallett Joe Longo Rich Marciante Sean McCahill CAMPUS PLANNING COMMITTEE Ken Alsman Melinda Gallant Richard Johnson David Kuehn Carl Lopes Kathie Lynch Nutting Don Megathlin Lee Smith Gary Souza CURATORIAL COMMITTEE Neil Grant Lois Hirshberg Marjorie Kaye David Kuehn L. Michelle Law Carl Lopes Neil Maciejewski Frank Winters DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Susan Andersen Julie Cline Tracy LaBonte Kathie Lynch Nutting Lee Smith EVENTS COMMITTEE Sue Andersen Michelle Gain David Kuehn Tracy LaBonte Michelle Law Ira Mendoza Ron Nunes Sharon Nunes Margeaux Weber Mark Wright
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Alan Hidenfelter David Kuehn Kathie Lynch Nutting Graham Silliman Mark Wright FINANCE COMMITTEE Michael Dunford Joyce Ginouves Alan Hidenfelter David Kuehn Kathie Lynch Nutting GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Melinda Gallant Don Megathlin Kathie Lynch Nutting Michael Princi Juliane Soprano Mark Wright HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Helen Feher Joyce Fuller Michelle Gain Beth Golden Tim Mara Elena Pine Marcia Randall Pat Silva Aurora Winters MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Amy Canaday Bonnie Corliss Lucy Cromwell Cori Egan Sue Hamilton Janice Kinder Tracy LaBonte Ron Nunes Sharon Nunes Margeaux Weber PUBLICITY COMMITTEE June Barrett Helen Feher Carolyn Ferrell Dale Silva Pat Silva VOLUNTEER ADVISORY COMMITTEE Helen Feher Suzy Fletcher Michelle Gain Beth Golden Ashley LaCroix Sharon Parkins Marcia Randall Dale Silva Andrea Watson Janet Wright Mark Wright
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THEATER PROGRAMMING It’s showtime! We’ve got drama, music, classic comedy, family fun, and experimental theater planned for this year. _______________________________
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THEATER SPOTLIGHT Christine Ernst on the return of the Fat Ass Cancer Bitch. _______________________________
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CONCERT & SPECIAL EVENT PROGRAMMING Concerts for all musical tastes and lots of fun events. _______________________________
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CONCERT SPOTLIGHT Black Inscription: a multimedia song cycle featuring rock, contemporary classical, and pop. _______________________________
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EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT Stained Glass with Neil Maciejewski. _______________________________
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GALLERY PROGRAMMING A feast for the eyes and mind, all year long.
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GALLERY SPOTLIGHT Proud to be American, an open, juried exhibit. _______________________________
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SUPPORT ART
Find out about the benefits of membership. _______________________________
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EDUCATE Fun classes for all ages in our Summer Under the Tent! _______________________________
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ENTERTAIN Much Ado About Charity... Two great shows in six weeks! _______________________________
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COCKTAILS COTUIT STYLE Try a few of our potables. _______________________________
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INTERN CORNER Intern Emma Wannie reflects upon her CCftA experience. _______________________________
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BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Profile of Board Member Ashley LaCroix. _______________________________
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Cori and Larry Egan. _______________________________
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Aurora and Frank Winters. _______________________________
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Raising a glass to our loyal sponsor, Cape Cod Package Store. _______________________________
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SNAPSHOTS FROM 2019 Some photos of how we “Do it. At Cotuit.”
ILLUMINATE Music. Theater. Art. CapeCodCAN’s arts programs. _______________________________ INSPIRE Dreaming Big: An update on CCftA’s campus expansion plan. _______________________________ PROUST QUESTIONNAIRE With Mary Poppins!
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2019 THEATER SEASON
Mainstage OF MICE AND MEN by John Steinbeck January 24 – February 10 John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men is one of the best-loved stories of all time. Two drifters – small, shrewd George and huge, simple-minded Lennie – get work on a ranch, planning to raise enough money to get a place of their own and live off the land, if George can save his childlike, bull-strong friend from getting into trouble.
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A TALENTED WOMAN by Jim Dalglish & Lynda Sturner March 21 – April 7 World Premiere Production. The story of a woman who, after her husband dies, discovers she’s spent most of her adult life living in a house of cards. Now she’s destitute in a down economy. Her practical daughter – who has her own set of problems with an unemployed husband and hellion daughter – insists that she begin a new life of austerity and sacrifice.
THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon April 11 – 27 Neil Simon’s classic comedy hit! When Felix becomes suicidal over his impending divorce, he accepts an offer to move in with his friend, the jovial but messy Oscar. Felix drives Oscar and the poker-playing gang crazy with his obsession over his soon-tobe ex. Oscar tries to get him out of his funk by arranging a double date with two British neighbors, Cecily and Gwendolyn. When the plan backfires and Felix grows even more despondent, his friendship with Oscar is put to the test. Neil Simon at his best in this fast paced comedy that will keep you laughing!
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare June 19 - July 21 The story of young lovers Hero and Claudio, soon to wed, conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles Benedick and Beatrice to wed as well.
SWEET CHARITY
SWEENEY TODD
a musical by Cy Coleman, Dorothy Fields & Neil Simon June 26 - July 28
by Stephen Sondheim October 10 – 27
Sweet Charity follows the romantic trials and tribulations of Charity Hope Valentine, “a girl who wanted to be loved.” Charity is a taxi dancer, a dance partnerfor-hire at a seedy dance hall in New York City.
The unsettling tale of a Victorian-era barber who returns home to London after fifteen years of exile to take revenge on the corrupt judge who ruined his life. A Sondheim masterpiece, not to be missed.
Doctor Dolittle: THE MUSICAL! by Leslie Bricusse November 26 – December 22 The classic tale of kindness to animals trots, crawls, and flies onto the stage in Doctor Dolittle, the big Broadway-sized family musical. All of the characters we’ve come to love through the stories of Hugh Lofting and the magical movie musical are given new life in the stage version. Do It at Cotuit | 13
2019 MORE THEATER The Weight of Silence
January 10 - 27 in the Black Box Written by Cheryl Allan Carlyle, presented by Anna Marie Johansen Features a mostly female cast whose struggles shed light on everything from abandonment to abuse, and on the inner child who shoulders it all.
Constellations
February 7 - 24 in the Black Box Written by Nick Payne, presented by Jason Mellin This spellbinding play explores how even the smallest change in our lives can dramatically alter the course we take.
Seminar
March 7 - 24 in the Black Box Written by Theresa Rebeck, presented by Watermelon Alligator Theater Company Seminar tells the story of four young writers who each pay $5,000 for a ten-week seminar with Leonard, an international literary figure.
Rose
April 4 - 21 in the Black Box Written by Laurence Leamer, presented by Linda Monchik The Kennedy story as told by the matriarch who lived it all. Inspired by audio recordings Rose Kennedy made, Rose takes the audience on a fascinating and unexpected journey. 14 | Do It at Cotuit
Shooting Star
May 9 - 26 in the Black Box Written by Steven Dietz, presented by Marcus Liuzzi Snowed in overnight at a middle-America airport, ex-college lovers Elena Carson and Reed McAllister have an unexpected and life-altering reunion.
Fully Committed
June 6 – 23 in the Black Box Written by Becky Mode, presented by Ruthe Lew This devastatingly funny one act follows a day in the life of Sam Peliczowski, an out-of-work actor who mans the red-hot reservation line at Manhattan’s number-one restaurant.
Brittany Loves Lucy
July 11 - 28 in the Black Box Written and presented by Brittany Halls A hilarious recreation of I Love Lucy’s famous “Vitameatavegamin” episode.
FACB 2019: Still a Bitch
July 15-16 on the Main Stage Written and performed by Christine Ernst The Fat Ass Cancer Bitch is back... performing this summer on the Mainstage!
Lulu + Mona vs. The Minotaur
August 2-18 in the Black Box written and presented by Holly Erin McCarthy A brand new musical by the creators of Lulu’s Lemonade Stand. Can Mona and Lulu beat the clock and best the beast? A thrilling new adventure-comedy for the whole family!
A Woman’s Heart
September 12 - 29 in the Black Box Written and presented by Judith Partelow This play explores the feminine spirit as it evolves through child-rearing, career, love relationships, and inevitable sufferings toward an integrated and joyful embrace of life.
Lopsided
October 10 - 27 in the Black Box Written by EA Kafkalas and presented by Watermelon Alligator Theater Company “How long, and how tight, should you hold on to a part of yourself that’s no longer there?” It’s the most wrenching question in this play about a woman facing breast cancer and the aftermath.
Flowers in the Desert
November 7 - 24 in the Black Box Written by Donna Hoke, presented by Jade Schuyler A once-married couple try to patch up their broken marriage for the sake of the kids. Can you rekindle long-lost love, forgive misdeeds, and start afresh in a tired old relationship?
Constellations
December 5-22 in the Black Box Written by Nick Payne, presented by Jason Mellin Back by popular demand! This spellbinding play explores how even the smallest change in our lives can dramatically alter the course we take.
ONGOING: 2nd Wednesday Theater
2nd Wednesday of each month A monthly play-reading series of rarelyperformed classics, undiscovered gems, old chestnuts, and exciting new works. Free admission! Do It at Cotuit | 15
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Theater Spotlight
FACB fatasscancerbitch
still a
2019 bitch So who would have thunk a loudmouth middle-aged woman calling herself the Fat Ass Cancer Bitch – or the FACB, for a less-alarming acronym – would have success with a one-woman-show featuring stories about menopause, marriage, aging parents, politics, social justice, and cancer? I am a fortunate woman. Returning to the Center (well, I never actually leave the Center) every summer since 2011 with a mostly-new collection of essay and poetry mashed up together into a kind of stand-up comedy/storytelling show, I am grateful for the big stage, the beautiful venue, the wonderful audiences. It tickles me that folks know me as (variously) the Big Ass Cancer Bitch, the Big Loud Bitch, the Smartass Cancer Bitch, the Big Fat Bitch, and as often happens at Stop & Shop – “hey, you’re that Bitch!” It was a lucky day in 2006 when my neighbor, whose Great Dane’s poop I had found (again) in my yard and was thoughtfully returning to her driveway, called me a fat ass cancer bitch.* It struck me as absurd (I did not, at that time, have a fat ass) and slightly delightful – and certainly better than “survivor.” I claimed the brand, had some bumper stickers printed, and here we are.
This year’s show, “Still a Bitch,” is 80-or-so minutes of personal stories interspersed with some terrible jokes and the occasional political commentary – sort of a really long Moth Hour. But – there is a full bar in the Gallery, and I give you cookies and a free fridge magnet. How bad could it be? Come and see. – CHRISTINE ERNST * my neighbor apologized in 2009 and we have exchanged Christmas gifts ever since.
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2019 CONCERTS Special EvenTS THE BRUCE MARSHALL GROUP January 19 Bruce returns to rock the Center, ripping through a catalogue of original material that truly sets this band apart.
THE WIZARD OF OZ IN CONCERT February 9 & 10 A joint production with the Cape Symphony, this rare concert presentation will be held at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center.
AN EVENING WITH ANDREA BAKER: LORI MCKENNA SING SISTAH SING! April 25 April 28 Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Lori McKenna in Concert, with special guest Mark Erelli.
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Mezzo-soprano Andrea Baker’s celebration of the sound and extraordinary breadth of the African American female voice.
BEST OF THE WOODS HOLE FILM FESTIVAL February 15 & 22 December 4, 5, 9, 10
“FUNK AND SOUL CELEBRATION” WITH THE GROOVALOTTOS February 16
Best of the Fest! Screenings of work from New Englandbased independent filmmakers.
Powerhouse soul-funkblues band. Concert sponsored by the Zion Union Heritage Museum.
UNBOUND III May 2
6TH ANNUAL KENTUCKY DERBY GALA May 4
High school students of Cape Cod in a pop-up experiment celebrating student activism, voice, and vision. Part of ArtWeek.
Enjoy a mint julep while adjusting your hat before placing your bid on the big race at this special CCftA fundraiser.
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WINTER MAGIC: MAGIC, MYSTERY, AND FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY February 19 & 20
MEMBER MOVIE NIGHT March 2
OLLI SOIKELLI TRIO March 3
A cinematic treat, just for our members!
Gypsy jazz. The trio pays homage to the great Oscar Peterson and Nat King Cole trios.
NANCY WITTER MOMMAGANZA! May 11
A SEASIDE SUMMIT TWISTED PINE AT THE GRAND June 1 ESCAPE HOTEL Full of energy and May 17-19 surprise, wit and subtlety,
School vacation magic show from Rich Archer and Company.
BOB DYLAN BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE CONCERT May 10 8th annual celebration presented by The Third Fret.
Join us as for a hilarious exploration of motherhood with Nancy Witter!
A new theatrical/musical performance presented by CapeCodCAN, theater by artists with disabilities.
RUBY ROSE FOX: SUPERNATURAL LOVE April 20 A vocal powerhouse of soul-Âdriven, edgy indie-pop, whose voice threatens to knock down the walls of any room.
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2019 CONCERTS • Special EvenTS
PIECE BY PIECE IV ART INSTALLATION June 15 Come witness the installation of this thrilling collaborative art project!
MEMBER SUMMER SOCIAL August 4 This fun Member-only event will top off a lovely summer Sunday afternoon!
WEST SIDE STORY SING-ALONG August 11 Join us for a sing-along screening of this classic film musical!
ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT! July 9 The Center’s annual fundraiser – great food, great entertainment, and more!
CAPE COD CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL August 6, 13, 20 Three weeks of exceptional music by exceptional artists.
MELISSA ERRICO: SONDHEIM SUBLIME July 23 Beloved Broadway actress Melissa Errico brings her glorious voice to Cotuit with this Sondheim tribute. Presented by Mark Cortale, Broadway@CCftA.
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS: A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN August 8-18 A rocking revue, featuring the music of Freddie Mercury & QUEEN.
MARILYN MAYE WITH BILLY STRITCH AT THE PIANO August 27 Longtime Cape Cod favorite SUEDE IN CONCERT August 23-24
smooth crooner Suede joins us for two nights of beautiful tunes.
Legendary jazz & cabaret singer and musical theater actress comes to Cotuit. Presented by Mark Cortale, Broadway@CCftA.
A NIGHT AT THE DISCO July 31
THE RIP-IT-UPS IN CONCERT August 1
A celebration of the 1970s music sensation! Come and shake your groove thing!
Traditional rock & roll band – with lots of blues, rockabilly, country jazz, and soul.
WELL-STRUNG August 12
PROVINCETOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL August 19
BROADWAY BACKWARDS August 21
JIMMY TINGLE: 20/20 VISION August 22
Swing to some of the hottest jazz on the East Coast.
Tedi Marsh and John Weltman present a musical revue in which traditional broadway songs are performed by the opposite gender!
The comedian returns to Cotuit with his new oneman show. A funny and thought provoking look at contemporary life and politics.
GEORGE GRITZBACH BAND IN CONCERT September 7
BLACK INSCRIPTION September 11-15
RHYTHM FUTURE QUARTET October 23
A multimedia song cycle about an undersea odyssey, by Matthias Bossi, Jeremy Flower, & Carla Kihlstedt.
These four young jazz virtuosos will blow your mind.
A talented quartet of men who sing and play stringed instruments, brilliantly blending pop and classical music.
THE BRAZEN BELLES BURLESQUE FESTIVAL August 28-31 The Belles are back, with their special brand of sultry sass!
The GG Band is always there to give you a healthy dose of Original House Rockin’ Roots.
SARAH SWAIN AND THE OH-BOYS August 2 The band will be playing both Sarah’s originals and rockabilly classics with a splash of soul.
A TRIBUTE TO JOE’S TWIN VILLA August 3 Barbecue and gallery opening all in one!
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2019 CONCERTS • Special EvenTS
19TH ANNUAL ART & SOULS MASQUERADE BALL November 1 Featuring great music, bone-chilling refreshments, and costume prizes.
8TH ANNUAL UKULELE CELEBRATION December 1 Come and join the Uke-A-Long!
LEE SQUARED: AN EVENING WITH LIBERACE AND MISS PEGGY LEE December 8 New York City favorites David Maiocco and Chuck Sweeney perform as these musical legends.
MATT NAKOA IN CONCERT November 2
ANNUAL MEMBER TALENT SHOW November 23
Internationally touring singer/songwriter, recently appearing at The White House, and regularly with folk legend Tom Rush.
Come see our members perform on the Center stage.
TOM RUSH IN CONCERT December 2-3
MEMBER ART & CRAFT SHOW December 7
The folk legend returns to the Cotuit stage.
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SUEDE IN CONCERT December 12
SONS OF SERENDIP HOLIDAY CONCERT December 19
Longtime Cape Cod favorite smooth crooner Suede joins us for a special holiday concert.
Smooth sounds - this group rocketed to popularity after a 4th place finish on America’s Got Talent.
ONGOING EVENTS Fun EVENTS happening weekly, monthly, or quarterly
2ND WEDNESDAY THEATER 2nd Wednesday of every month
WINE AND MUSIC WEDNESDAY 3rd Wednesday of every month
A monthly play-reading of rarely-performed classics, undiscovered gems, old chestnuts, and exciting new works.
Enjoy wine, live music, great art, and scintillating conversation. (Please note: Will be held on the 2nd Weds in June).
DRUMMING THROUGH TRAUMA Every Tuesday
YOGA Every Sunday morning
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Relax and reinvigorate at our Hatha-based yoga on SUNday.
SALON OF SHORTS 3rd Wednesday of every month Open mic series of poetry, story, essay, song, performance art, dance, improv, and stand-up.
CAPE COD DRUMMING CIRCLE 1st Sunday of every month
FIRST FRIDAY CAMPUS TOUR SERIES First Friday of every month (except July) Sign up for one of our Monthly Campus tours and get all the backstage dirt on how we create our magic!
WHAT’S YOUR STORY, MORNING GLORY? Every Saturday morning A Writing Gym for Women with Christine Ernst. Give it a try -- the world requires your story.
QUARTERLY COFFEE AT COTUIT Apr. 12, Sept. 13, Nov. 8
Come join us at 10:00 am at this fun social event where you can learn about The Group drumming led by Center. Sam Holmstock of Entrain.
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Concert Spotlight
Cotuit Center for the Arts is proud to present the Cape Cod premiere of a stunning new work that received its world premiere at New York’s Prototype Festival in January 2018. A free diver descends into the depths of the ocean, never to resurface. As her terrestrial ties dissolve, she embarks upon an Odyssean journey. Transported by the sea’s currents, she encounters a mystifying underworld with billions of bioluminescent creatures, endlessly inventive structures of coral, gyres of human detritus, and abandoned nets still fishing for no one – sights both awe-inspiring and devastating.
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Black Inscription, written by Carla Kihlstedt, Matthias Bossi, Jeremy Flower, and directed by Kihlstedt and Mark DeChiazza, is an immersive multimedia song cycle by a team of veteran creators, drawing on the most powerful aspects of rock, contemporary classical, and pop music. Through music, sound and imagery, Black Inscription plunges us into our oceans and fills us with wonder, outrage, and hope.
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with Neil Maciejewski am currently working out of my home studio in Cotuit and teaching stained glass classes here at the Center. Teaching the art of stained glass at CCftA has been extremely rewarding and has furthered my passion for stained glass by teaching others how to create beautiful art.”
Meet Neil Maciejewski! Recently returned to his home state of MA after living in California for many years, Neil is an artist who began designing in stained glass at the age of 19, learning the craft and honing his skills with San Francisco – and Boston-based glass artists for the past 25 years. Neil accepts private commissions, working closely with homeowners to create the perfect window, and his work is featured in homes on both the west and east coasts. Neil says, “After living in San Francisco for the past 12 years, I left my career in advertising and moved back home to Massachusetts where I am focusing on my stained glass art. I
Neil joined our Curatorial Committee earlier this year and began teaching the art of making stained glass in the Schoolhouse classroom here in March. An immediate hit, Neil’s classes have become very popular and his students return again and again. The Center invested in some equipment: soldering guns, light boxes, safety gear (glasses and gloves!), pliers and cutters, and Neil generously loaned us what we didn’t have. Students first choose a design, then choose materials from Neil’s extensive and gorgeous library of colored and textured glass, then cut and grind the pieces to fit into their design – the results are stunning. We are thrilled that Neil has joined the Center family and can’t wait to see the exciting work his classes produce!
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Bon Appetit Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Winter Exhibit January 12 - February 23
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Painting by Percy Fortini-Wright
Georganna Lenssen, Mantled by Water
2019 gALLERY eXHIBITS
Georganna Lenssen, Paintings _______
Percy Fortini-Wright: Street Art _______
Liberty and Justice Salley Mavor _______
Bite Your Tongue Works by Joe Fusaro _______
Serious Fun An Open Juried Exhibit
Erik Durant: Myths & Narratives
March 2 - April 20 Opening Reception March 2 5:00pm - 7:00pm Artist Talk at 5:20pm
May 11 - June 9 Opening Reception May 11 5:00pm - 7:00pm Artist Talk at 5:20pm
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Joe Diggs: Top, Fabulous Joe’s. Bottom, Joe’s Returning
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Piece by Piece IV A most incredible collaborative community art installation June 15 - July 28 Opening Reception and Installation June 15 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Joe Diggs: A Tribute To Joe’s Twin Villa _______
Hear the Ocean Sobbing Joan Hall _______
Proud to be American An Open Juried Exhibit
Every Breath You Take Krisanne Baker _______
August 3 - September 1 Opening Reception August 3 Music, food, day-long festival. Check website for more information.
Ardero Willard, Sculpture September 7 - October 6 Opening Reception September 7 5:00pm - 7:00pm Artist Talk at 5:20pm
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Terra Incognito: Exploring New Terrain Mary Doering _______ Black and White: Launch Point Various Artists October 12 - November 18 Opening Reception October 12 5:00pm - 7:00pm Artist Talk at 5:20pm
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Annual Member, Student, and Faculty Exhibit November 23 - December 29 Opening Reception November 23 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Mary Doering, Heartland
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Proud to be american Each year the Center features open juried exhibitions where artists from around the region and beyond are able to enter work for consideration for the show. It’s a wonderful way to showcase a wide variety of work mostly created by artists from our own community. Our next juried exhibit will be “Proud to be American.” “Proud to be American” runs August 3 – September 1 and will be juried by local artist Joe Diggs and the curator of his show “Joe Diggs: A Tribute To Joe’s Twin Villa,” Mara Williams. For many local patrons, Joe’s Twin Villa, a legendary hot spot in Osterville and the inspiration for this highly anticipated exhibition, will be a draw. The opening reception will feature a festival atmosphere with a day of music, barbecue, and brews. A digital gallery of photographic images will round out the open juried part of this exhibit. We encourage entries in all artistic mediums, including 2- and 3- dimensional works on video, etc. All artists of all abilities are encouraged to submit work. Entry fees are $10 for members and $15 for the general public per entry, and all work must be submitted gallery-ready. Drop off date for “Proud to be American” is July 29. Do It at Cotuit | 41
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Summers on Cape Cod are special for anyone lucky enough to experience them, but they are particularly special for children. Memories are made with activities from baseball games and picnics to beach days and camping trips. Here at Cotuit Center for the Arts, we are proud to announce that our favorite memory-making summer fixture is returning for another season: The outdoor Schoolhouse Stage (a.k.a. “the tent”)! “The tent” is our beloved, seasonal, outdoor stage that comes to life in the summer months. Throughout our 48 | Do It at Cotuit
popular array of Schoolhouse Stage classes, participants enjoy planning a production and performing in the summer breeze. Kids and teens hone their performance chops while learning what goes on behind the scenes to create theatrical magic. At the conclusion of each session, families and friends are invited to view the performance and watch these young artists shine on stage. For the 2019 season, we have three exciting opportunities to experience life in the outdoor limelight. Performers, age 6-10, will love Stories on Stage with instructor Genevieve
Breitbach. This summer lab will teach aspiring entertainers how to develop stories from their everyday lives into crowd-pleasing, attention-grabbing productions. Kids will participate in theater games, improv, and a variety of other engaging and creative activities to expand their theatrical skills. If karaoke, dance, and stage combat sound like skills your child would like to add to their acting repertoire, then educator Ed O’Toole and dance extraordinaire Susan Friedman’s Summer Theater Lab: Green Eggs in Eastham will be a hit. During this camp, kids will learn a variety of new performance skills while putting a Cape Cod twist on an old childhood favorite. Whether participants have experience with performance or not, all of our
expert teachers and mentors work effectively with each individual to foster their talents and bolster their confidence both on and off the stage. Participants will gain a love for collaboration and teamwork, as well as a sense of pride in seeing an entire performance come together. Year after year, our youth summer programs have provided wonderful experiences and memories for budding young artists. The Center offers a variety of wonderful summer classes for people of all ages. We invite you to explore our offerings and enroll today, before classes fill up. Make this summer one to remember by creating unforgettable experiences. - CANDACE COLLIER
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have a week off, then back for a week for a total of 6 weeks. Our actors will have a chance to enjoy more of the summer and recharge their batteries between shows while our audiences have an opportunity to see two fantastic productions. And don’t expect your traditional Shakespeare or Musical Comedy – Directors Ed O’Toole and Michele Colley and their hugely talented crew of designers and artists have some surprises and tricks up their sleeves that will leave you smiling from ear to ear. We’re looking forward to the most exciting summer season yet!
Performance Dates: Much Ado About Nothing: June 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Sweet Charity: June 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 Much Ado About Nothing: July 3, 5, 6, 7
Sweet Charity: July 11, 12, 13, 14 Much Ado About Nothing: July 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 Sweet Charity: July 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 Do It at Cotuit | 53
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If you rolled into our parking lot on Friday, March 22, you would have run into Stella Blue, the nifty rambling blue bus of the ClayChick Studio. This beautiful art bus was here as part of a CapeCodCAN program. Students of all abilities created a hanging clay bird feeder. And the program was SOLD OUT! Welcome to the growing art programming of The Cape Cod Collaborative Arts Network (CapeCodCAN)! CapeCodCAN is a 56 | Do It at Cotuit
stand-alone, self-sustaining program of Cotuit Center for the Arts dedicated to inclusive arts, music, and theater for people with all abilities on Cape Cod and in Plymouth. Shared art experiences can build communities like nothing else can. Each of CapeCodCAN’s programs promotes inclusion and celebration of capabilities, regardless of disabilities. Over the last five years, CapeCodCAN collaborative programs have provided
hundreds of people with disabilities the chance to participate in the arts and have introduced large audiences to their aweinspiring talents. In addition to performing in the popular musical revues on the Cotuit stage several times each year, CapeCodCAN performers participated in March in a staged reading with other actors in 2nd Wednesday Theater’s Testing Testing by Alan Haehnel. This unique inclusive experience was in collaboration with WatermelonAlligator Theater Company. A six-week Acting Studio class facilitated by Garrett Olson and Jessica Wilson culminated in the reading and a fabulous performance. WatermelonAlligator also mentors a ten-member improv troupe that most recently was invited by the Department of Developmental Services to conduct workshops in southern New England. Participants role play, offer peer mentoring, and do skits to bring awareness to developmental challenges. Ongoing programs include public art projects, such as the mosaic totem statue that now resides outside the MSPCA in Centerville, the popular Art Shanties and the Sun Porch Gallery at the Schoolhouse, displaying and selling art by CapeCodCAN art class participants. The Art Shanties will be open in Hyannis from June 13-16, and the Sun Porch Gallery opens again in late April. In September 2017, CapeCodCAN launched “Engaged in Learning,” an integrated afterschool arts pilot program with Sandwich Above left: Students on the ClayChick Bus. Below left: CapeCodCAN students perform Testing Testing.
High School. “Engaged in Learning” aims to enhance the educational and social experiences of teens from special education/life skills classrooms and typical learning peers. The program continues to grow and evolve. It is jointly facilitated by CapeCodCAN artist instructors and special education teachers at each of four Cape Cod high schools. CapeCodCAN looks forward to bringing “Engaged in Learning” to high schools across the Cape. The 2018-2020 program is supported by grant funding from United Way and the Tower Foundation. But hold onto your hats! Blowing the roof off the Art Studio is the monthly Open Mic! Participants of all abilities are welcome. Recently, they performed music, comedy, and poetry. In addition to providing socialization, this popular program increases self-awareness and self-confidence. So please drop by on the last Friday of the month to lend your ear, your support, your talent! Programming continues to grow and evolve. And we always need and want your support. If you want to support CapeCodCAN, you can donate on the website capecodcan.org and follow us on Facebook @capecodcollaborativeartsnetwork. And you can take a class! We all love the arts. And all abilities are welcome. Maybe buy a birthday gift for your sister at the Sun Porch Gallery or at the Art Shanties. CapeCodCAN arts programming is alive and evolving. All we need is you! – ARTICLE BY KIM BAKER AND MALISSA KENNEY Right: “Engaged in Learning” at Sandwich High.
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Cotuit Center for the Arts is dreaming big. The Center is embarking on a major campus expansion that will be transformative for the community. The Center has been exploding at the seams and needs to grow in order to fulfill its mission. Flansburgh Architects, under the guidance of our board, staff, and facilities committee, has come up 60 | Do It at Cotuit
with a new plan that supports the vision and goals of Cotuit Center for the Arts while honoring its legacy. The new plan organizes performance venues, art galleries, community spaces, and educational spaces around a central green. This organization concentrates the energy and vitality of CCftA through a shared, outdoor, multigenerational experience. The
expanded campus will provide a range of venues including the conversion of the existing 200-seat theater to a flexible performance, exhibit, and reception space, addition of a 400-seat theater, retention of the existing black box theater, and a new multipurpose movement and rehearsal space that can support small music ensembles and dance performance. New educational studios will minimize conflicts and allow all programs to thrive in an atmosphere of collaboration and interdependency. The plan envisions an outdoor sculpture garden and nature path that will extend
art outdoors fostering a connection with nature. These spaces, combined with the main lobby, will provide the Center with the physical facilities to increase its regional influence and bring more arts offerings to the community. In the end, Cotuit Center for the Arts is about positive social engagement through the arts. The expanded and overlapping programs located in multiple buildings, situated in an open, park-like setting will enhance and build upon the Center’s treasured community experience. - BY DAVID KUEHN AND TRACY LABONTE Do It at Cotuit | 61
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We are happy to offer adult beverages at our performances, and many of our patrons have come to look forward to interesting signature cocktails that often tie in with one of our shows. We thought we’d share some of your favorites to enjoy at home – just remember to raise your glass to us when you do!
The Ungar Featured cocktail during The Odd Couple In a shaker, put 5 blueberries and muddle, fill shaker with ice and add; • 1 oz of Açaí berry vodka • 1 oz fresh lime • 1 oz of simple syrup Shake vigorously. Strain into a champagne flute and top with champagne or Prosecco. Garnish with blueberries.
Maxie’s Manhattan Cocktail Featured cocktail during A Talented Woman. In a cocktail shaker, add ice and fill with: • 1 1/2 oz Bourbon or Rye • 1/2 oz sweet vermouth • 2 dashes of orange bitters Shake, then strain into a rock glass over ice or up. We used one large ice cube with sliced orange peel in it and garnished with Luxardo Cherries. Enjoy! Do It at Cotuit | 69
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INTERN Hi! My name is Emma Wannie, and I’m a high school intern in the Development Department here at Cotuit Center for the Arts. I am currently just finishing my senior year at Barnstable High School and plan to move to New York in the fall where I will be studying Arts and Entertainment Management. I’ve always had a passion for the arts! Throughout my life I’ve been involved in music, dance, and theater. Something that I say I’m very passionate about is keeping the spirit of the arts alive, and after my experience interning at Cotuit Center for the Arts, I know I can fulfill that goal. I found out about the Center from friends who have auditioned for shows here. I would come to watch them perform and would be blown away by each production. The sets were stunning; the music was incredible; and the amount of time, effort, and commitment shined through on stage. Back in 8th grade, I auditioned to 72 | Do It at Cotuit
be in the Barnstable High School Drama Club in their production of Anything Goes. After falling in love with being on stage, I found a calling to join the backstage crew. Through my dedication and my love for the arts and theater, I gained the title of Barnstable High School Drama Club President this school year. I’m currently running rehearsals, marketing, making connections, assisting directors, and coordinating between the actors and the crew. All of these duties I carry out are connected to what I do here at Cotuit Center for the Arts. Through coordinating with the lively Development Department, I’ve gained
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like the current capital campaign to expand the campus. Every director, supervisor, and manager has such a friendly and welcoming personality and a loving passion to make every detail count. At my first interview here last spring, I was greeted enthusiastically by Tracy LaBonte and her team and was invited to sit and have lunch with them and talk about and how I would benefit as a Development Department intern. That inviting and charismatic atmosphere is what I was looking for at an internship, and it’s exactly what Cotuit is all about! - BY EMMA WANNIE
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Board Member Spotlight
Ashley LaCroix what role I wanted to play, and in the Fall of 2018, I had a successful audition! Where did you grow up, and how and where did you end up on the Cape?
How did you get involved the Board at CCftA? Over the past several years, I have gotten to know the incredible individuals that work so hard to make the organization as wonderful as it is, and I often found myself pondering on how I could best contribute. Many of the actors with whom I have performed had suggested that I become involved with the Board, and although I appreciated their faith in me, I never pursued it. The experience that truly ignited my desire for a spot on the Board was after working as the Stage Manager for Jesus Christ Superstar in 2018. It was the first time I was on the other side of a show, and I was amazed at the coordination and effort from all areas of the Center it took to deliver a quality end product. After JCS closed and the time I was spending at CCftA was back in the House, I started to see that the most impactful way I could personally give back to the organization that I loved so much was to be a member of the Board and provide perspective and insight from my experience as an actor and production team member. I had defined 74 | Do It at Cotuit
I am from Glens Falls, NY, a lovely city on the southern tip of the Adirondack Mountains. I came to the Cape in 1998 and settled in Yarmouth initially, and after five years, I relocated to Centerville. I love the quaint villages of the Cape and being so close to the ocean. I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to live in such a beautiful part of our county. Tell us a little bit about your work. I work at Merrill Lynch as a member of a Wealth Management team, The Gulmann Group. I am one of two fully registered representatives working with three Financial Advisors in the Hyannis office. Building meaningful relationships with our clients and providing service for their needs is my primary role; however, my specialization on the team is Trusts and Estates. I have had the privilege of working with Merrill Lynch since 2004 and I truly love what I do. It’s an industry that affords me the opportunity to learn and grow every single day. Family? Kids? Pets? Tell us a little about your home life. I have an amazing group friends and a significant other who treats me like a queen. I do not have any of my own children; however, I am blessed with the kids of my friends that
let me take on such titles as “Second Mom” and “Best Auntie.” Every single day I stop and think about how grateful I am to have such meaningful relationships. I truly have a wonderful life. What do you do for fun? I love to cook and I love to entertain. There’s nothing better than looking around my dining room table as my guests sip on a glass of wine with dinner, creating memories together. What do you love about the Center? CCftA is a family. It’s that intimacy that makes the Center so special. I love that when I walk through the door, I feel welcomed and cared for by each and every person with whom I come into contact. Everyone is invested in making our space warm and welcoming while providing a vast array of cultural experiences to our community. The classes, the gallery exhibits, concerts, musicals and plays, the Black Box… all of it brought to you by an extraordinary group of talented individuals working together to ensure what we do is the
very best, and in my opinion – IT IS! What do you find rewarding about being on the Board of Directors? The time and dedication that each person at the Board level gives coupled with the leadership of David Kuehn as the Executive Director of Cotuit Center for the Arts makes our organization the envy of its peers. To be a member of the Board with such an esteemed group of individuals sharing the same passion and commitment to the Center as I do is indeed rewarding. Any thoughts about our exciting expansion plans? It’s going to be magnificent! No detail has been left unturned, from the aesthetically pleasing design to the environmental considerations, not to mention the new fabulous campus our actors, artists, volunteers, staff and patrons will be able to enjoy. When I see what the Center is going to look, like I am ecstatic. What a magical time for CCftA!
Ashley LaCroix (left), with Jo Brisbane and Jane Loutzenhiser in Hope for the Holidays in the Black Box Theater. Photo by Tristan DiVincenzo.
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Member Spotlight
Cori and Larry Egan Cori and Larry Egan are tried and true Cape Codders. By local standards, of course they are Wash-Ashores. Wee Sprongs who just fell off the turnip truck one day and found themselves covered in beach sand and lobster juice. Flatlanders by the Sea. Yet both have assimilated so neatly into Cape Cod culture, indeed define so much that is Cape Codlian that one hardly remembers what it was like before they were here. Cori hails from Connecticut, specifically West Haven, which may mean that she is either Italian or wicked educated or both. Larry represents the more local hamlet of Norwood, MA. This seems like a reasonable place to hail from because folks on this side of the bridge know all about the Auto Mile and the Lebanese Restaurants, and thus Norwood is on the road trip list for both. Cori and Larry feel as familiar as their hometowns, too, which is no wonder since both majored in some form of Communications in college and are really very good at it. If you have encountered either of them, you know them and recognize what it means to be their friend. They are kindred spirits to all of us and fun to be around. Larry is a broadcaster, radio personality, and home improvement guru. As a long-time contractor and host of the beloved radio show “The Handyman Hotline” with co-host John O’Rourke, Larry helps locals tackle home improvement projects one splinter at a time. Inspired by NPR’s Car 76 | Do It at Cotuit
Talk show, Larry and John take callers and offer tips on projects with their own blend of humor and frank advice. If you haven’t heard The Handyman Hotline, you can tune in to 95.1FM (or listen from anywhere on the iHeart app) on Saturdays from 1-3pm. Before the Hotline, Larry got his start in radio on WMVY in the mid-90s and moved on to Cool 102 and has been a staple in people’s living rooms, workplaces, and car radios for over two decades on the Cape. Larry can also be found calling playby-play weekly on WEEI (Cape Cod) for the Cape Cod Baseball League, and he’s producer and now the host of the Falmouth Road Race broadcast for more than 17 years. He knows about more than siding your house. He’s a sports enthusiast who started his career on college radio calling sports games for the University of Rhode Island. Nowadays, he exercises his throaty voice on another microphone as well. As a lifelong storyteller, he can be found participating in competitive Story Slams produced by Cape Cod Media Center, and he has graced the stage here at the Center in such staged readings as Christmas in Connecticut and The Quiet Man. And as if that weren’t enough, he has a cocktail named after him called the Dirty Larry (gin & tonic & ginger ale). This is one well-rounded guy. Cori’s line of communications is more face-to-face. She is a networker and as an Ambassador of Cotuit Center
for the Arts’ Membership Committee she has probably asked you if you are a member once or twice. Cori’s first job on the Cape was with Pierce-Cote’ Advertising and then the Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce. In both roles she met people and connected them to something. She is delightfully engaging and knows everyone. In her free time, both she and Larry contribute to Edible Cape Cod. Cori takes photographs and Larry writes feature articles, sometimes in unison and often not. This article wouldn’t be complete without one last teeny little thing about Larry. He’s a veteran of David Letterman’s Stupid Human Tricks. For real. Larry has an impressively outlandish trick too. It seems he can roll himself up into a fold-up sofa bed
and then stay in it while others fold up the couch, sit down and presumably drink a couple of Dirty Larrys. This is largely unimaginable given that Larry is six foot five. Cori explains that everywhere they go, people often stand next to Larry, but it’s not always because of his rapturous personality but because he’s easy to find in a crowd. I’m with Larry is a thing people like to say. For all sorts of reasons. So the next time you are at Wine and Music or a concert or a play, look for Cori and Larry. He’ll be easy to spot although Cori will most likely find you first. Give them a few seconds of your time, and you will find out what we love so much about our Cape Cod friends. -TRACY LABONTE Do It at Cotuit | 77
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Volunteer Spotlight
Aurora and Frank Winters Aurora and Frank Winters are part of the Cotuit Center for the Arts family – and they think it’s a great family to belong to. They are about as involved here as anyone can be: as volunteers, members, and artists. They also support CCftA by attending as many performances and events as they possibly can – Entertainment Tonight is one of their favorite fun events!
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After that introduction, the Winters quickly became part of our incredible network of volunteers. Aurora first pitched in as a docent for children’s gallery tours. Now, if you are at an event that features delicious refreshments, you will see Aurora hard at work with the rest of our Hospitality Committee. Frank serves on our Frank is a retired IT executive; Aurora Curatorial Committee, selecting the is a retired teacher. Like many before fantastic art that you see in our Gallery, them, they moved to the Cape after and has had his own photography and vacationing here for decades, drawn mixed media pieces featured in the in large part by the Cape’s lively arts scene. Aurora says, “Although we knew Center’s galleries and other exhibits across the Cape. They sum up their a lot about the Cape when we moved experience as volunteers like this: here in 2012, we didn’t know anyone “We think of CCftA as not just another who lived here year round. Getting home, but as our ‘second church,’ for involved in the Center and feeling it truly does feed our souls. As with so welcomed and embraced, helped to make the Cape feel like home.” so many volunteer experiences, you usually get back more than you give. “ The Winters’ involvement with CCftA started with artists’ talks at the Center, - MARGEAUX WEBER where they first met Gallery Manager Do It at Cotuit | 79
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Sponsor Spotlight
Cape Cod Package Store
Family-owned business Cape Cod Package Store has been a long-time sponsor of the Center. We spoke to Danette Atsalis (who co-owns Cape Cod Package Store with her two sisters) about the store’s history and why they love to support the arts. CC: Tell me some of the most interesting tidbits about the history of Cape Cod Package Store. DA: Cape Cod Package Store was one of the first liquor licenses issued after Prohibition. Now, as a third generation family-owned business, we are thrilled to be celebrating our 80th Anniversary! The ‘Package Store’ part of our name came from a legal requirement that all purchased alcohol was to be placed in brown paper bags since drinking in public was against the law. CC: What about owning CCPS do you find most rewarding? DA: Our business is built on relationships; with our customers, our staff, our vendors & distributors, and our community. These relationships are the cornerstone of our everyday operations.
CC: How does CCPS try to give back to the community? DA: As corporate members of the local chambers as well as industry organizations, we believe that networking and engaging with others keeps us abreast of the developments in the community and allows us to show our support for one another. We also support many local non-profit organizations, libraries, and galleries. CC: What do you enjoy most about Cotuit Center for the Arts? DA: The Center allows everyone to explore their own creativity through fun workshops and classes in all facets from art to music to theater. We are so lucky to have this opportunity to express our gratitude for the hard work and commitment of the staff, volunteers, and financial supporters of Cotuit Center for the Arts. A true gem in our local neighborhood!
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