A variety of Upper Cape visual, performing, and literary programs and events ahead
McGRATHPR.com – Sandwich Arts Alliance (SAA), an artist-driven nonprofit organization supporting the region’s arts and artists, presents a spring events season featuring visual, performing, and literary arts events and programs, serving the Cape Cod community, at 130 Main Street, Sandwich and other community venues. SAA is home to a beautiful art gallery, gift shop, and bookstore, featuring the works of local and regional artists in gallery openings, exhibits and special events. Visitors are welcome to attend the openings or view the works on display during business hours. For more information, visit sandwichartsalliance.org.
Members email their current writing project samples in advance for preliminary critique, then read aloud at the meeting, inspiring further discussion. Supportive, encouraging, and informative, all writers are welcome.
~ Schedule of Events and Programs ~
Writers’ Critique Group
Thursdays, February 6 and 20, March 6 and 20, April 3 and 17, 1 to 2 pm
Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Admission is free, SAA membership encouraged
Members email their current writing project samples in advance for preliminary critique, then read aloud at the meeting, inspiring further discussion. Supportive, encouraging, and informative, all writers are welcome.
Tales on a Winter’s Night
Saturday, February 8, 7 to 9 pm
The Glasstown Stage, Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Tickets: $30
Experience an enchanting evening of storytelling and spoken word that will warm your heart on a cold winter’s night. It’s a celebration of the art of storytelling and spoken word, exploring the depths of human emotion embodied with the theme of ‘And my heart went pitter pat’. We’ll be featuring eight local storytellers who will transport the audience through tales that evoke a range of emotions and leave a lasting impact on all who attend.
Snapshot Stories ~ with Nicole Hendrick Donovan
Wednesdays, February 12 through March 19, 11 am to 1 pm
Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Fee: $120 members/$140 non-members
In this workshop we will explore the power of “time travel” by using personal old photographs as our muse. In this stepping-stone class, we will explore reflective writing and how to use this sacred practice in your life. You’ll be introduced to guided meditation, techniques to enhance your intuition, and writing tools and prompts to tap into your imaginative mind.
Your Daily Practice Writers Group
Wednesdays, February 12 and 26, March 12 and 26, April 9 and 23, 11 am to 12 noon
Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Admission is free, SAA membership encouraged
This popular group meets twice monthly, supporting writers who desire to establish a daily practice, encouragement, and accountability.
Finding The Writer Within ~ with Linda Maria Steele
Fridays, February 14 through March 14, 10 am to 12 noon
Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
$100 members/$120 non-members
Finding the Writer Within invites writers of all levels and interests to explore different writing genres in a supportive writing community. The participants will write and read their work throughout the class. The workshop will be playful yet productive. This class is highly regarded and recommended for writers and non-writers alike.
A Gathering of Poets
Thursdays, February 20, March 20, April 17, 12 noon to 1 pm
Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Admission is free, SAA membership encouraged
A supportive and informative poetry critique group meeting monthly – all are welcome. Attendees read their poems aloud each session, consider suggestions, and make constructive observations to support poets.
Memoir Boot Camp ~ with Donna Harrison
Thursdays, March 6 through April 10, 3 to 5 pm
Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
$120 members/$140 non-members
Have a story to tell? Have you been thinking about writing a memoir — but just can’t get your butt in the chair to get started? Can’t even imagine putting words to paper? Welcome to Memoir Boot Camp, a 6-week writing challenge at Sandwich Arts Alliance. We’ll help you kickstart your memoir writing routine no matter your procrastination excuses. Look forward to in-class jots, at-home assignments, plenty of prompts, reading assignments/discussion and surprise visitors. All ages welcome!
Celebrate the Irish: Featuring Cat’s Melodeon
Saturday, March 8, 7 to 9 pm
The Glasstown Stage, Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Tickets, $30/each
Embrace the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with an evening of traditional Irish music performed by some of the best musicians on Cape Cod. Get your dancing shoes on for this lively and festive event! Libations available for purchase.
Dive into Playwriting ~ with Jana Hattemer-Stringer
Saturdays, March 8 through March 29, 1 to 3:30 pm
Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
$100 members/$120 non-members
Come play with playwriting! (Psst–inner critics don’t hang around writers who are just playing.) It’s fun, hard work, and mind-expanding. Prepare to laugh frequently. By the end, you might even have a play and/or the tools to write one on your own! To participate you will need a glass of water, a writing instrument (pen, pencil) and paper or a laptop.
Celebration of Women in the Arts Weekend
By Women, For Women, About Women
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 13 through 15
Events:
Opening Art Show & Reception ~ featuring Katie Koglin, Harpist
Thursday, March 13, 5 to 7 pm
Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Admission is free – donations gratefully accepted
The Couch ~ an original play written by Susan Lambert
Friday, March 14, 7 pm, tickets: $30
The Glasstown Stage, Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Sandwich Arts Alliance Literary Performers
Saturday, March 15, 2 pm
Grist Mill Coffeehouse, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Admission is free – donations gratefully accept
A Tribute to Joni Mitchell ~ with Dawna Hammers and Friends
Saturday, March 15, 7 pm, tickets: $30
The Glasstown Stage, Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Ball in the House ~ Boston Acapella Ensemble
Friday, May 9, 7 pm
The Glasstown Stage, Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Tickets, $30
Ball in the House is a Boston-based R&B/Soul/Pop acapella group, whose high energy shows have audiences singing, dancing, and even beatboxing along! With their extensive tour schedule, Ball in the House has performed everywhere – from theaters to performing arts centers, fairs & festivals, to opening for some of the biggest acts in the world, such as The Beach Boys, The Jonas Brothers, The Temptations, Fantasia, Gladys Knight, Lionel Richie, Jessica Simpson, Blondie, Smokey Robinson, KC & The Sunshine Band, Diamond Rio, Colin Raye, Orleans, and numerous others.
Exhibits:
Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Exhibits by members in SAA’s gallery and at community venues
on view during business hours, and viewable online at sandwichartsalliance.org
Spring Business Hours (starting 3/5): Wednesday through Saturday, 12 noon to 4 pm
Sandwich Public Library, 142 Main Street, Sandwich, during business hours
February 4 through March 4 ~ Jason Goldstein
March 4 through April 1 ~ Lyla Vasquez
April 1 through May 6, ~ Ana Johnson-Moore
May 6 through June 3 ~ Alan Pinto
June 3 through July 2 ~ Julita Lucas
Fishermen’s View Restaurant, 20 Freezer Rd, Sandwich, during business hours
SAA artists exhibit works for sale on a rotating basis
About Sandwich Arts Alliance
Founded in 2015, Sandwich Arts Alliance (SAA) is an artist-driven nonprofit organization supporting the arts and artists – serving as a platform for new works, cultivating the creative economy, and culturally enriching the Sandwich and greater Cape Cod communities.
Sandwich Arts Alliance is comprised of four groups that meet regularly: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Literary Arts and Friends of the Arts. Membership is open to all artists and friends residing in Sandwich and beyond. As part of its mission, SAA collaborates with other nonprofit and community-based organizations to help promote a wide variety of cultural programming. SAA’s goal is to identify and support all local artists through a resource database, providing greater exposure and opportunities for fellow artist networking.
Sandwich Arts Alliance’s offerings include a gallery of original art, art classes for artists of all ages, books by local writers, a gift shop for year-round shopping, and performances throughout the year. Its gallery, located at 130 Main Street, Sandwich, is open to the public from Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm (winter) and Wednesday through Sunday, 12 noon to 4 pm (spring). For membership, class, exhibit, and performance information, or to purchase tickets, call 774-338-5201, email info@sandwichartsalliance.org, or visit sandwichartsalliance.org, where you’ll also find its online store. For the latest on Sandwich Arts Alliance, follow on social media on Facebook and Instagram.
