Program for Sunday, August 15, 2021 Amy Sanders paints in the lesser known medium of dry pastel, and uses the beauty of the natural world as her inspiration. Her highly realistic style renders the intricacies of both wildlife and landscapes, surpassing what can be captured in a photograph. Join her for a short demonstration of this medium along with a discussion of its history and technique. The roots of the soft pastel medium, with its intense colors and permanence,  can … Continue reading 15 Aug 2021: “Drawn into the Scene” – Painting with Amy Sanders

Program for Sunday, January 24, 2021 Award-winning photojournalist Steve Heaslip will take us behind the scenes as he pursues his daily beat for the Cape Cod Times. Steve’s photos are widely published and admired, and he’ll be illustrating his talk with a generous selection. You can preview some of his work on this blog. Steve Heaslip was born and raised in Canisteo, NY.  He started his photographic career by working on the high school year book.  A native of Canisteo, … Continue reading 24 Jan 2021: “All in a Day’s Work” with Photojournalist Steve Heaslip

Program for Sunday, January 10, 2021 On January 10, we’re pleased to offer you a short play written and produced by Candace Perry. Isn’t It Romantic interrogates the white privilege that would imagine a Southern plantation as a romantic setting for a wedding. Yes, destination weddings are still a “thing” and restored plantations are popular—albiet controversial—tourism destinations, as a recent NY Times article attests. Following the performance, there will be a “talk back” with the author and actors, who include … Continue reading 10 Jan 2021: Isn’t It Romantic

Program for Sunday, January 19, 2020 Sculptor Robert Marcus discusses two different methods for making bronze sculptures by “Lost Wax” casting methods, sharing his aesthetic considerations in using these methods to create sculptures. Robert Marcus enjoys the texture, appearance and strength of bronze, and most of his sculptural ideas find their final form in bronze metal. Marcus is inspired by the flowing curves of the human form and the negative spaces they create. His work ranges from wall reliefs of … Continue reading 19 Jan 2020: The “LOST WAX” Casting of Bronze Sculpture

Program for Sunday, December 8, 2019 Nina Schuessler and Tamara Harper will discuss the value and challenges of multi-generational theatre and education. Since its inception 68 years ago, Cape Cod Theatre Company – Home of the Harwich Jr. Theatre’s core work has been to use theatre as a vehicle for educating and entertaining young people and adults on Cape Cod. The theatre mounts eleven main stage shows each season for family audiences; these include classics, musicals, new work and dramas … Continue reading 8 Dec 2019: The Value and Challenges of Multi-generational Theatre