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August 20, 2026. the ptownie dispatch!

Provincetown: There’s Always More to the Story. Provincetown is always creating, celebrating, and surprising—where colorful characters, timeless traditions, fresh ideas, and seaside spirit come together to make every day feel like its own unforgettable...

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Making Waves in Provincetown

In Provincetown, the water is more than scenery—it’s part of the experience. Surrounded by Cape Cod Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, town offers countless ways to spend a summer day swimming, paddling, sailing, fishing, whale watching, or simply watching the...

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August 13, 2026. the ptownie dispatch!

Provincetown Carnival: Feast. Flaunt. Celebrate. Provincetown turns up the sparkle for Carnival, serving a week of fabulous events, delicious food, colorful crowds, and nonstop celebration. Come hungry, dress boldly, and dive into the fun! The ptownie...

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Provincetown’s Hidden Art: The Fireplaces of Conrad Malicoat

Provincetown is filled with art, but some of its most remarkable pieces aren’t hanging in galleries. They’re built into the town itself. Hidden inside private homes, tucked into restaurants, and even visible from the street are the unmistakable brick...

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Fences (Maybe) Make Good Neighbors: The Realistic Joneses at the Harbor Stage Company

At the end of The Realistic Joneses, now playing at the Harbor Stage Company in Wellfleet, I overheard one audience member say to another, “What was the point they were making?” And it was difficult to not laugh at the question—because this is...

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Tip Your Waitress: Marty Miller Brings One-Man Comedy BETH to the Provincetown Theater

If you have a Monday free in August, head over to the Provincetown Theater for Marty Miller’s one-man comedy, playing weekly through the end of the month. No: scratch that. If you have any plans on a Monday, cancel them now: you’ll thank me for it. Beth...

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The Original Whodunit: The Mousetrap at the Harbor Stage Company

Agatha Christie is a deity in the pantheon of mystery writers; she has not only written but inspired others to create millions of hours of amazing and entertaining reading and watching. I know; I’m one of them—in many ways, I owe her my career. That...

Books

A western cowboy finds a new home: The Washashore by Christopher Mirabile

It’s difficult to imagine two places that could be any more different from each other than the mountains of Montana and the dunes of Provincetown, Massachusetts. From the heart of ranching—and conservative-to-right-wing mentality—to a gay seaside...

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