June 2013
Some of the things to see, do and consider in the Hub of the Lower Cape
Orleans Village Center Declared a Cultural District by the Massachusetts Cultural Council May 21, 2013
The trees are in along the new Cove Road walkway thanks to the Town and the Tree Warden. Photo by David Lyttle
Celebrating Cape Cod Pride
Gallery 31 Fine Art Main Street Square The image for the show is called "Flowing" and is of Boat Meadow on Bridge Road, Eastham, 40" x 30," by Louise Lamontagne, formerly of Bridge Rd and now of St. Ignatius, Montana. The show continues through June 28. 
Pops in the Park Artwork to be Unveiled
at Orleans Chamber Business After Hours Event Wednesday, June 19 5:30-7:30pm The Farm - W.B. Richardson Growers 40 Rock Creek Road, Orleans The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod will unveil the official painting for the 24th Annual Cape Cod Five Pops in the Park concert at the Orleans Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event on The artwork commissioned from Cape Cod painter Elaine Coffee will be featured on the cover of the concert's commemorative program book and auctioned at a reception and to benefit the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod later this summer. A trio from the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra will provide musical entertainment at the unveiling and refreshments will be provided by The Beacon Room, The Yardarm Restaurant, Mahoney's Atlantic and Rock Creek Oysters. Orleans Chamber members and non-members are welcome; there is a $10 suggested donation for this event. Contact the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod to reserve advertising space, VIP Tables and Seats, Festival Seats or General Admission Lawn Seats with prices starting at $25. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.artsfoundation.org/pops-in-the-park. The Orleans Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours provide an opportunity for members and non-members to mingle and build business relationships in an informal, relaxed business setting. For more information please call (508) 255-7203 or visit www.orleanscapecod.org. For further information about the AFCC or to order Pops in the Park tickets, please visitwww.artsfoundation.org or call 508-362-0066. 
The third annual “Paws for Celebration”
Saturday, June 22 11am -3pm Nauset Regional Middle School The event for people and pooches includes tons of pet-related activities, entertainment and contests, and a pledge walk through downtown Orleans. It’s a fun day out for all the family – including your dog! Event highlights include:
If you don’t want to join the Pledge Walk, come to Nauset Middle School and join in the fun. Entry is free! For all the information, click through to Paws for Celebration | - Animal Rescue League of Boston 
The Federated Church of Orleans
presents Hyannis Sound Sunday, June 23 7:00 PM 162 Main Street East Orleans Hyannis Sound is a 10-member men's collegiate a cappella chorus. Their diverse and extensive repertoire of popular music is sure to please all ages and tastes. Tickets are $10. Call 508-255-3060 x14 for tickets and more information. 
Labyrinth Walk
Friday, June 28 10:00 am Church of the Holy Spirit Margaret Rappaport will facilitate monthly labyrinth walks in the Parish Hall at the Church of the Holy Spirit. Each event includes a brief, informative talk on the spiritual practice of walking the labyrinth, the history of these specific types of gardens and their impact in health practices today. Mark your calendars now for additional walks on Friday July 19 Friday August 23 Friday September 27 Participants are invited to be founding members of the Orleans Labyrinth Guild. 
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June 20 - July 13
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7 pm Thursdays - Saturdays at 8 pm Sunday, June 30th at 2pm No performance June 25 or July 4 Ticket Price - $25 Written and Directed by Art Devine The year is 1967. Over a game of pool, two young men swap identities. One goes to prison; the other to war. Inspired by true events and pulsating with the sights and sounds of the late 1960s, 9-Ball was Art Devine’s hugely successful first play at Cape Rep and is being brought back by popular demand! 3299 Rte. 6A, Brewster, MA 02631 Box Office: (508) 896-1888 | info@caperep.org 
25th Anniversary
Orleans Garden Tour Saturday, June 22 10am to 4 pm Rain or Shine Buy your tickets after now by clicking through to Garden Tour 2013 - Orleans Improvement Association - Orleans ... or by visiting Nory's, Snows or Agway to make your purchase. Advance Tickets are $25 and pre purchased tickets should be picked up at the Orleans Historical Society the day of the tour. Tickets can also be purchased the day of the tour at the Orleans Historical Society for $30 by credit card, cash or check. 
Lower Cape Outreach Council is providing nutritional assistance to record numbers of households in the 8 towns from Harwich to Provincetown.
The shelves in our main food storage facility, located at 19 Brewster Cross Road in Orleans, are at an all time low. We are in need of the public’s help. Here is a list of the items we need most: Canned Fruit (Pineapple, peaches, pears, fruit salad) Canned Protein (Tuna, Beef Stew, Chili, Chef Boyardi/Spaghettios) Cold Cereal Pancake Mix Peanut Butter Jelly Cooking Oil Mayonnaise Ketchup Our offices at 19 Brewster Cross Road in Orleans are open Monday – Thursday from 9:30 AM until 3:30 PM. On Fridays in summer, we are open 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM. All donations will be gratefully received. 
The Orleans Farmers Market
is Open for Our 20th Season We now have over 30 vendors selling a wonderful variety of fresh Cape Cod grown vegetables, plants, honey, soap, flowers, bread and other local products. We are open Saturdays through November Rain or Shine 8 AM to 12 Noon 
Friends of Arts & Culture in Orleans
Monthly Roundtable Friday July 12th 8:30-9:30 AM Old Firehouse Gallery An open community conversation to increase access, awareness, participation and the economic vitality of arts and culture in Orleans. This meeting will focus on Orleans Volunteers/Docents, , Music in the Park, July and August highlights of the summer season. Our goal is to promote business and philanthropic activities through cultural engagement. |
This is the slide show presented at Town Hall for the MA Cultural Council site visit for cultural district designation
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