Bear Week 2019 in Provincetown! The ptownie Dispatch:
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Tim Fund Kicks off Campaign for Human Rights Award to Honor McCarthy
PROVINCETOWN — Tim McCarthy was a passionate and well-known activist and videographer who documented the LGBTQ experience across many different countries and cultures. He died unexpectedly last September at age 61. Within weeks of McCarthy’s death his friends...
It’s All About the High Notes at WOMR
There might not be a lot of opera going on in Provincetown itself, but thanks to Cape Cod’s only community radio station, that doesn’t mean you have to be deprived! WOMR offers opera every week, so check it out! Broadcasts begin at 2pm except where noted. ...
Come to This Cabaret!
Okay. Let’s get this out of the way immediately: there are simply not enough superlatives in the English language to describe the Peregrine Theatre Ensemble’s production of Cabaret. Anything written here is a poor reflection of this brilliant theatrical performance…...
17th Century Swedish Naval Vessel Coming to Provincetown
PROVINCETOWN – “Kalmar Nyckel,” the full-scale replica of a 17th century Swedish naval vessel of Delaware, arrives in Provincetown later this month for day and evening sails from MacMillan Pier. This unique hands-on experience offers adventure and education, allowing...
Provincetown Photo, July 12, 2019
Provincetown photo of the week for July 12, 2019 by Carlisle Stockton (www.StocktonPhoto.com) If you would like to submit a photo please email info@ptownie.com and photo credit will be given, of course.
Provincetown History Snippet: Useless and Ridiculous
During the Civil War, two defensive batteries were built on Long Point to protect Provincetown’s valuable harbor from a possible Confederate blockade. The batteries were essential: Provincetown had strategic importance for the war and both the fishing fleet and the...
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