The Cape Cod Museum of Art has 2 very interesting local film events scheduled for April.

The first is the film Women of Faith by Rebecca M. Alvin. It’s a documentary that explores the relationship between the Catholic Church and the women who serve or have served in the church. The women profiled include 3 Maryknoll sisters, 2 Poor Claire Nuns, Donna Heitzman (Provincetown resident and ex-nun), and the Rev. Marie David (Harwich resident and ordained Roman Catholic womanpriest). The director will be present, as may some of the women profiled in the film, to participate in a discussion after the showing.  It will be held on Thursday, April 16, at 7 pm. Admission $10.

The second is a mini film festival, called A Critic’s Choice: Cape Cod Short Films. Join Cape Cod Times Film Editor, Tim Miller, for an afternoon of short films by Cape Cod film makers. Many of the film makers will be present and I’m sure there will be a great discussion. This event will be held on Sunday, April 19, from 1 to 5 pm. Admission is $10.

If you’d like more info on these events call the Cape Cod Museum of Art at 508-385-4477.

Maritime Art by Mike Mazer will be on display at the Cape Cod Museum of Art from March 21 to May 10. Mazer has had over 370 of his maritime paintings juried into national and maritime art exhibits and has received over 80 major awards. He is an elected or signature member of 34 national art societies, including 2 terms as president of New England Watercolor Society. Serving in that capacity he was pivotal in setting up the Society’s Gallery on Newbury Street in Boston.

Two of his paintings have been included by North Lights Books’ Splash 9 (2006) and Splash 10 (2008). These publications list the top 100 American contemporary watercolorists.

Mike Mazer retired in 1998 from a 36-year career as Chief of Cardiology and Nephrology at several Greater Boston hospitals. He was also a LCDR, US Navy retired.

Admission to the Cape Cod Museum of Art is only $8.

Leo and I have friends coming in on April 18 and 19 for the Woods Hole Model Boat Show and I’m going to suggest that we visit the Cape Cod Museum of Art and the Cape Cod Maritime Museum, as well. They’re staying for a few additional days so we’ll have time.

CLICK HERE, if you’d like to learn more about Cape Cod art and maritime history shown in our local museums.

During March, the Cape Cod Museum of Art, in Dennis will present local artists and musicians. It will continue its tradition of delighting all of our senses by joining with local restauarnts on Artful Thursdays.

On March 2 Barrett Keating, antiques conservator, will speak at 1 pm. Keating is a well-respected figure in the field of fine furniture preservation. He’s clients include historical societies, and both State and Federal agencies. Keating is a Cape Cod native and his furniture conservation business is now located in North Falmouth, MA. Keating graduated from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and spent 5 years at sea. Keating’s love of the sea and woodworking lead him to open his business in the 1980’s specializing in boatbuilding and wordworking. Tickets $15 non-members and Free for Museum Members.

On March 5 several Cape Cod potters will demonstrate ceramic finishing techniques. Nancy Craemer - Colored Clay; Ron Geering - Sgraffito and Slip Trailing; Denny Howard - Brushwork; Tessa Morgan Sgraffito; Ron Dean - Burnishing and Smoking; and Gail Turner - Wax Resist. Wine and light refreshments, admission by donation.

The Cape Cod potters demonstration is part of Artful Thursday, when admission is by donation all day (10 am to 8 pm). Artful Thursday has morning talks by exhibition artists or curators and afternoon tours by docents to help us appreciate the rich art heritage of Cape Cod. Two local restaurants join the Cape Cod Museum of Art in Artful Thursday by offering 10% discounts. Enjoy lunch at the nearby Mercantile or lunch and dinner at the Blue Moon bistro.

On March 27, pianist Lynne Weber will perform in the Tea and Music series from 2:30 to 4 pm. You’ll enjoy popular music and tea and cookies. Admission for Cape Cod Museum members is free for others $4.

The Sunday music series continues in March. Performances are at 2:30 pm. Tickets for Museum Members $15 for everyone else $18.
March 1 Katie Lynch and Laura Smolowitz: Song of the Lark. Explore nature and art through music.
March 8 Martha Whatley and Peter Earle (with Chris Morris at piano): The Best of Broadway
March 15 Grace O’Conner (with Doug Hamner at piano and Bruce Abbott at saxaphones and flute): Broadway and Beyond.
March 22 Bobby Wetherbee: Cabaret. Mr. Wetherbee is known for his performances at the famed Copley Plaza.
March 29 Jenifer and Julian Jackson and Sonny Barbato: Together in Time. Jazz and American Standards.

Leo and I have a family membership at the Cape Cod Museum of Art. It’s only $75 a year. We love getting to know local artists, listening to the music, and meeting fellow art lovers. The Cape Cod Museum of Art is located in Dennis off of Route 6A.

I’m psyched Leo and I just got invited by friends to a Kate McGarry concert at the Cape Cod Museum of Art this Sunday at 2:30 pm. There are still tickets available. (They’re only $18.) If you love jazz, this is a real opportunity to hear fabulous music in an intimate setting.  She reminds me a little of Joni Mitchell.

Forty-something McGarry was recently nominated for a grammy for her CD If Less Is More…Nothing Is Everything, which came out this August. While she didn’t win, it was really exciting to see a local singer get this kind of recognition. Click on the highlighted cd title and you’ll go to amazon.com listen to her sing!

McGarry is truly a local girl graduating from Barnstable High and then attending the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. It’s supposed to snow this Sunday, so I think it will be a perfect way to spend a snowy afternoon.  We’re still pondering a favorite question ours. Where should we eat?