A variety of visual, performing, and literary programs and events on tap throughout the season
McGRATHPR.com – Sandwich Arts Alliance (SAA), an artist-driven nonprofit organization supporting the region’s arts and artists, presents a winter and holiday 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.
~ Schedule of Events and Programs ~
Oat Squares ~ a new comedy by playwright George Barnett
Starring Steve Lajoie, Kim Lajoie, Edmund Kinney, and Charlotte Green
Fridays, November 1 and 8, 7 pm, Saturdays, November 2 and 9, 7 pm, Sundays, November 3 and 10, 2 pm
The Glass Town Stage, Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Tickets: $30 general admission
Directed by Gary Vacon, produced by Melinda Gallant
A hilarious new original play about a couple of empty nesters whose adult daughter returns home with her free-living boyfriend. Oat Squares shines its spotlight on the typical husband and wife, Mary and Ralph who are getting older, more set in their ways, and used to their empty nest. When their daughter Ashley returns home with her burnt-out rocker boyfriend, Justin, and asks to move back in just on the precipice of COVID, hilarity ensues. Loving mayhem is the outcome to the delight of audiences. With an original set and popular actors, this new play is sure to please.
Writer’s Critique Group
Thursdays, November 7 and 21, December 5 and 19, January 2 and 16, 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.
20 Trailblazing Women ~ Session Two with Claude Kerven
Tuesdays, November 12 through December 17, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Fee: $100 members/$120 non-members
Movies play a key role in spreading awareness among women, uncovering their potential, challenging their male-dominated world and compelling social change. Historically, the film industry has portrayed women as wives, lovers and mothers, or as glorified objects of beauty, symbolizing entertaining sex appeal. Due to the feminist movement, gender stereotypes are being challenged, with more complex female characters represented on screen. This course addresses the greater recognition women film directors are beginning to receive, and honor twenty remarkable women who blazed the trail forward.
Your Daily Practice Writers’ Group
Wednesdays, November 13 and 27, December 11, January 8 and 22, 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.
Gelli Plate Painting ~ with Melissa Galvin and Nancy Dapkiewicz
Wednesday, November 13, 12:30 to 3:30 pm
Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Fee: $70 members/$80 non-members, materials fee: $10
Create dazzling one-of-a-kind botanical prints in the explorative and fun workshop. Using vibrant colors, custom stencils, and botanical materials, learn all the basics and apply them to create unique beauty with every print. No previous printmaking experience is necessary to enjoy this simple (and addictive!) printing technique. Develop a stack of gorgeous papers that you can use as greeting cards, backgrounds for other art pieces, or craft into garlands, mobiles, sketchbook pages…or anything else you can dream up! All tools and supplies will be provided by the instructors.
Mixed Media Christmas Tree Workshop ~ with Jacqui Hawk
Saturday, November 16, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Fee: $55 members/$65 non-members
Enjoy the therapeutic process of creating a mixed media Christmas tree using collage, markers, beads, buttons, and special personal objects. There are no set design rules; the instructor encourages independent thought while inspiring the use of unique and personal touches. All materials are provided – canvas size is 16″x20″. Bring a personal item which has special meaning such as a charm, bead, etc. if you wish.
Sandwich Community Open Mic
Saturdays, November 16 and January 18, 5 to 7 pm; performers sign up from 4:30 to 5 pm
First Church Sandwich, 136 Main Street, Sandwich
Admission is free, donations gratefully appreciated
The Sandwich Community Open Mic welcomes every performance genre and skill level. Attend to perform or enjoy the entertainment from the audience.
A Gathering of Poets
Thursdays, November 21, December 19, January 16, 12 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.
Needle Felting Sheep Workshop ~ with Isabel Stearns
Thursday, November 21, 4 to 6 pm
Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Fee: $60 members/$70 non-members
Baaaaaaaaa! At this therapeutic felting workshop, you’ll be introduced to the basic techniques involved in needle felting, resulting in a hand crafted, adorable little sheep. The creations make a great gift or cheerful decoration for your home. This fun class for all levels includes all materials.
Sandwich Chamber Village Stroll
Sunday, December 8, 12:00 to 4:30 pm
Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Admission is free
In collaboration with Sandwich Chamber of Commerce, Sandwich Arts Alliance participates in the 3rd Annual Sandwich Village Stroll exploring charming Main Street, Jarves Street, and Route 6A. Attendees enjoy experiencing Merchant Open Houses, family fun, live music and dance performances in front of the Belfry Inn, all while savoring delicious food and libations in historic downtown Sandwich.
Rasa String Quartet Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 15, 2 to 4 pm
The Glass Town Stage at Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Tickets: $30 general admission
Rasa String Quartet explores the musical space where classical and folk traditions intersect and influence one another. They’ve collaborated with renowned folk musicians like Celtic harpist Maeve Gilchrist, Irish fiddler Liz Carroll, and singer-songwriter Judy Collins, and performed across the country at venues including the 2023 Osaka International Chamber Music Competition, Celebrity Series of Boston, Rockport Music, WGBH, WBUR, and the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival. By exploring the connection between music and storytelling at the heart of folk traditions, Rasa String Quartet delivers fresh, engaging performances that blend classical elegance with folk whimsy, celebrate global traditions, and elevate lesser-known composers.
Family First Last Night
Tuesday, December 31, 3 to 5 pm
Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Tickets, $10 adults, $5 students ages 5 to 15, children under 5 attend for free
Ring in 2025 with family fun and loads of entertainment. “Family First Last Night” dazzles the entire family with wonderful acts including sing-a-longs, mind blowing magicians, storytelling by woodland animals, jugglers and more. A fun night ablaze with lights featuring an entrance inspired fairy garden. Sparkling lights, giveaways for the kids, a raffle drawing for your very own Sandwich Giant, and a very festive countdown to the New Year! Early ticket purchase is highly recommended, as seating is limited to capacity.
Exhibits
Sandwich Arts Alliance, 130 Main Street, Sandwich
Original art, art classes for artists of all ages, books by local writers,
and a gift shop for year-round shopping, and performances throughout the year
Business Hours: Tuesday through Sunday weekly, 11 am to 4 pm
Holiday Small Works Exhibit and Gift Shop Sale
November 12 through January 29
Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm
Sandwich Public Library, 142 Main Street, Sandwich, during business hours
November 5 through December 2 ~ Nora Cannon
December 3 through January 6 ~ Mary Smith
January 7 through February 4 ~ Jory Mason
Fishermen’s View Restaurant, 20 Freezer Rd, Sandwich, during business hours
SAA artists exhibit works for sale on a rotating basis
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.
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 weekly from Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm. 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.
Sandwich Arts Alliance is pleased to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program; inquire at info@sandwichartsalliance.org about available discounts and more information.
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.
The Sandwich Arts Alliance Center’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. SAA’s Gallery, located at 130 Main Street, Sandwich, is open to the public weekly from Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm. For membership, class, exhibit, performance and exhibit information, call 774-338-5201, email info@sandwichartsalliance.org, or visit sandwichartsalliance.org, where an online store is also available. For the latest on Sandwich Arts Alliance, follow its social media platforms on Facebook and Instagram.
