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ENTERTAINMENT Provincetown is a real melting pot for performers of all kinds. Comedians, drag artists, cabaret and concert performers all rub shoulders through the spring, summer and fall seasons. Kate Clinton, Naked Boys Singing, Judy Gold, VarIa Jean Merman and Jimmy James are just some of the performers who perform regularly in town. Each Sunday, "the Great Music Series at 5 pm" takes place at the Unitarian Meeting House on Commercial St. These series of classical and popular performances feature singers, quartets, solo performers and choral groups from around the world. Add to this, concert performances by such well-known artists as Jane Olivor, Margaret Cho, Michael Feinstein and Betty Buckley and you get the picture. Provincetown is a vibrant center of entertainment to satisfy all tastes and moods. Enjoy! Cinemas The Provincetown Film Festival is fast becoming one of the most talked about film events in the country. Held in June, the three day program features a range of classic and contemporary films created by great directors and those making a name for themselves. Check our calendar for details. New Arts Cinema and Whaler's Wharf Cinema - Tel: (508) 487 9222 are both on Commercial St. Both cinemas are open virtually year round and programs are detailed in the local newspaper, The Banner. Wellfleet Cinema - Tel: (508) 349 7176 located just the other side of Wellfleet (about 25 minutes from Provincetown) is open year round and shows more main stream films. |
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Theater Provincetown has a long and cherished history in the world of theater. Eugene O'Neill wrote many of his early plays here. Today, a new theater is now complete and is home to the New Provincetown Players. In addition, several independent plays are also produced in different venues throughout the town during the summer months. Provincetown Theater Tel: (508) 487 0600Located in the East End of town. Video Rental Sometimes, the best adventure is to sit in front of a TV and watch that favorite movie or the one you've been waiting to see. There is a video store called City Video Tel: (508) 487 4493 on Commercial opposite Spiritus Pizza. |
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Liquor Stores We only mention this here because…well just because. There are several liquor stores in town; Pennies Liquor Store by the A & P on Shank Painter Road, Yard Arm Liquor Store on Conwell St, Perry's Liquor Store on Commercial St opposite the Coast Guard Station in the West End, and Adams Liquor Store in the center of town on Commercial St. Remember that Massachusetts's laws require…
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