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 AllRefer.com - Provincetown Players (Theater) - Encyclopedia
Provincetown Players, American theatrical company that first introduced the plays of Eugene O'Neill.
The company opened with his Bound East for Cardiff at the Wharf Theatre, Provincetown, on Cape Cod in 1916 and later worked in New York City in conjunction with the Greenwich Village Theatre under the auspices of Robert Edmond Jones, Kenneth Macgowan, and O'Neill.
Among the well-known writers associated with the Provincetown Players were Edna St. Vincent Millay and Djuna Barnes.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/P/ProvncPle.html   (226 words)

  
 Provincetown MA Lodging and Accommodations - The Carriage House Hotel Cape Cod
Provincetown MA is the site of the tall granite Pilgrim Monument, commemorating the Pilgrims' landing and the signing in the harbor of the Mayflower Compact.
Provincetown lodging grew very slowly during the 18th century and its population fluctuated with the price of fish.
Provincetown was a bustling place with all of the ancillary maritime businesses operating, such as ship chandlers, shipwrights, sail makers, caulkers, riggers and flsmiths.
www.thecarriagehse.com   (805 words)

  
 History: Provincetown.Com
The spit of land that is Provincetown tapers and curls upon itself in a spiral.
Provincetown is one of only a few places on the East coast where the sun sets over water (Massachusetts Bay), an occurance usually thought of as a West coast phenomenon.
Provincetown has become famous, not only for the incredible natural beauty of its location, but also for the open-mindedness of the hardy souls, creative-types, political renegades, entrepreneurs and eccentrics who have settled here.
www.provincetown.com /plan/about_town/history   (2177 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Provincetown Harbor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Provincetown Harbor is located off of the town of Provincetown, Massachusetts.
It was the original landing place of the Pilgrims traveling on the Mayflower in 1620, before they proceeded to Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Peregrine White, the first child born to the Pilgrims in New England, was born in Provincetown Harbor.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Provincetown-Harbor   (103 words)

  
 Provincetown School District   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Provincetown Junior-Senior High School is a New England Association of Schools and Colleges accredited school which serves students in grade 7-12 from the towns of Provincetown and Truro as well as other Cape Cod communities through its School Choice Program.
Provincetown Junior - Senior High School is located high on the hill in close proximity to the Pilgrim Monument in the center of The town of Provincetown overlooking Provincetown Harbor.
Provincetown, the first landing place of the Pilgrims, has a year-round population of approximately 4000 which swells to 60,000 during the summer season.
www.provincetown.k12.ma.us /schools_ph.html   (491 words)

  
 Provincetown
Provincetown (PCS–1378), a wooden–hulled submarine chaser, was laid down 13 February 1943 by Wheeler Shipbuilding Corp., Whitestone, N.Y.; launched 18 December 1943; accepted by the Navy 8 February 1944; and commissioned the next day, Lt. (j.
Provincetown then commenced systematized OPAREA drills in ASW techniques, in which both officer and enlisted personnel practiced and refined their hunting skills on friendly submarines.
In October 1945 Provincetown was shifted to Newport, R.I. and assigned a month’s OOD underway training duty.
www.history.navy.mil /danfs/p12/provincetown.htm   (272 words)

  
 Provincetown Real Estate and Homes For Sale in Cape Cod, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Provincetown Peninsula is located at the tip of Cape Cod and, contrary to public perception, is the site where the first Pilgrims first set foot on the "New World" on November 11, 1620.
Provincetown has grown from a whaling port to an art colony and tourist attraction.
The Provincetown real estate market is predominantly single-family homes although a few condominiums and townhouses can be found ranging in price from the high-$100,000s to $450,000.
www.brewster-chatham-real-estate-and-homes.com /provincetown.htm   (703 words)

  
 Provincetown, Massachusetts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aerial view of Provincetown Harbor in Provincetown, Massachusetts at the tip of Cape Cod.
Residents elect selectmen, employ a town manager, and hold open town meetings.
According to the U.S. Census, Provincetown has a total area of 45.2 km² (17.5 mi²).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Provincetown,_Massachusetts   (742 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Provincetown, Massachusetts at Epinions.com
Provincetown is snuggled amongst the Cape Cod National Seashore, which provides a rural and undeveloped region surrounding the town and offers miles and miles of undeveloped beaches.
Provincetown is famous for some of the best beaches on the Cape and none of the many beaches surrounding the town disappoint.
However, Provincetown is one of the plaintiffs with a suit that seeks to overturn the law that is preventing out of state gay and lesbian couples from marrying.
www.epinions.com /content_146442980996   (1836 words)

  
 Provincetown Print   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
In the early 1900's, Provincetown, Massachusetts, was a place of bustling energy and creativity where the influence of the Japanese woodblock prints, Cubism and Abstract Theory all contributed to the development of a new technique of color wood-block printing.
The creative energy that permeated Provincetown, Massachusetts, along with the influence of the Japanese woodblock print and the theories of Cubism and Abstract Expressionism led to the development of the Provincetown Print, a truly unique American art form.
The woodblock is cut in the Provincetown manner and is painted with watercolor containing carbon.
www.gis.net /~scatt/patterson/ptownprint.html   (1950 words)

  
 Lesbian owned motel in Provincetown, Massachusetts, USA - Inn at the Moors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The Moors Motel is a nautical treasure crafted of driftwood, portholes and lanterns and moored at the west end of Provincetown on the tip of Cape Cod.
From the quiet west end we are a twenty minute walk to the hum and sometimes roar of downtown, so at the end of a beautiful day turn on the paddle fan and fall asleep to the comforting sound of crickets and distant fog horns.
Provincetown has a wonderful history as first landing place of the Pilgrims, world renowned fishing capital and second home to famous writers and artists.
www.purpleroofs.com /moorsmotel-ma.html   (340 words)

  
 Town of Provincetown, Massachusetts
One year into the implementation of the Goodridge decision, Provincetown continues to issue licenses to out-of-state same-sex couples intending to reside in Massachusetts.
Provincetown is lead plaintiff in suit to overturn 1913 statute.
The Board of Selectmen has proclaimed Friday, July 29, 2005 as "Poet Laureate Stanley Kunitz Day" in the Town of Provincetown.
www.provincetowngov.org   (283 words)

  
 Board of Assessors - Provincetown, MA
The Provincetown Board of Assessors wishes to notify all Commercial Property Owners that commencing on July 5, 2005 and ending October 31, 2005, a representative of the assessor's office will be visiting commercial properties for the purpose of data verification.
Provincetown's total assessed valuations increased by 6.02% between January 1, 2003 (FY 2004) and January 1, 2004 (FY 2005), the Board of Assessors has announced.
The Town of Provincetown is in the process of revising the Assessors' web pages to provide enhanced features.
www.provincetowngov.org /assessor.html   (634 words)

  
 Friendly Gay Provincetown   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Provincetown is an enchanting village at the tip of Cape Cod that is like no other place in North America.
Provincetown has been a mecca for artists and writers since the turn of the century attracted to its various museums, boutiques, shops and art galleries and activities as varied as bicycle riding and whale watching.
Provincetown offers visitors a wide array of things to do with eating establishments which range from sidewalk cafes to fine restaurants and a varied nightlife of cabarets and nightclubs.
www.funmaps.com /provincetown.htm   (272 words)

  
 Provincetown
Cabral was born and educated in Provincetown, the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Ramos) Souza Palheiro.
She worked as a chambermaid at various motels in Provincetown for many years, including the Provincetown Inn and the Blue Sea Motel.
The installation of five larger-than-life fl and white photographs of Provincetown women of Portuguese descent, mounted on a building at the end of Fisherman’s Wharf in Provincetown Harbor, is conceived as a tribute to the Portuguese community and its fishing heritage.
www.iamprovincetown.com /PortugueseWomen   (417 words)

  
 Home: Provincetown, MA on Ptown.org
Ever since Native American tribes first canoed their way to the spiraling tip of Cape Cod, Provincetown has been a place of magic and escape.
Provincetown’s spirit still calls to the young and the young at heart.
Provincetown has always danced to its own rhythm, and today its music is louder and prouder than ever before.
www.ptown.org   (229 words)

  
 Article Detail: Oct 20th, 2005: Provincetown Banner
The former art studio of early wood-block printmaker Blanche Lazzell was razed this week in Provincetown, on the eve of exhibition openings of her work at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Provincetown Art Association.
One-thousand-eight-hundred-thirty structures in Provincetown were inventoried in 1988, in Provincetown's application for its National Register of Historic Places designation, which was granted in 1989.
Provincetown Building Commissioner Warren Alexander said this week that he was unaware of the significance of the waterfront cottage at 351A Commercial St. and that he refers strictly to the binder in his office that contains the National Register inventory, which labeled the cottage as 'non-contributing.'
www.provincetownbanner.com /article/_/25914/News/1/17/2002   (955 words)

  
 Gay owned guest hosue in Provincetown, Massachusetts, USA - Revere Guest House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Provincetown is an ideal place to visit in the spring or fall, in addition to the high season in the summer.
The Provincetown Historical Commission awarded the Revere House on 14 Court Street with the 1998 Preservation Award for being maintained in an authentic historic manner.
Having a car in Provincetown is not ideal, so we encourage guests to arrive by other means of transportation.
www.purpleroofs.com /revere-ma.html   (662 words)

  
 HIV & AIDS - Has Provincetown Become Protease Town?
All over the world are gay men whose happiest memories are of vacations in Provincetown, which for most of the 20th century has been the premier gay resort.
Within the space of a few miles are Provincetown's primevally beautiful sand dunes, salt water marshes, swamps, cranberry bogs, forests, sand beaches, the ocean and bay, and a large and beautiful natural harbor.
That is because the protease inhibitors are working for half the patients, *but the rest are getting much sicker.* [emphasis added] The social worker says she may eventually have to split the support group in two.
www.virusmyth.net /aids/data/jlprotease.htm   (2204 words)

  
 Provincetown bed and breakfast & inns. Find the perfect Provincetown B&B lodging on BedandBreakfast.com.
Carriage House Provincetown - Provincetown, MA The Carriage House Provincetown - a perfect blend of luxurious space, amenities, privacy and...
Fairbanks Inn - Provincetown, MA We are pleased to introduce you to the award winning Fairbanks Inn, one of America’s most distinguished...
The Sunset Inn - Provincetown, MA The Sunset Inn is one of Provincetown's oldest guest houses.
www.bedandbreakfast.com /provincetown-massachusetts.html   (486 words)

  
 Beachfront White Sands Motel - Provincetown, Cape Cod Massachusetts
Some of the best restaurants on Cape Cod are located in Provincetown and the variety of different types of cuisine to choose from is extensive.
Downtown is full of energy and the people watching is exceptional since Provincetown is known for its acceptance of many diverse lifestyles.
The house sits on a hill overlooking Provincetown Harbor on one side and the Salt Marsh behind Herring Cove Beach on the other.
www.provincetownlodging.com   (286 words)

  
 Provincetown Bear Week : July 9-16, 2005
Provincetown Bears prepares a special welcome for Bears to one of North America's most famous gay resort towns.
Provincetown's oldest bar and dance club,established 1786, a favorite bar of Eugene O'Neill and Tennessee Williams, it includes the Little Bar (downstairs), the Macho Room (a leather/levi bar upstairs) and the Big Room (a dance club with DJ David LaSalle).
Provincetown Bears presents a night of American country dancing including New England contras as well as a few country western 2-step and waltz couples dances.
www.ptownbears.org /event.html   (959 words)

  
 Brass Key Guesthouse - Provincetown MA Lodging and Accommodations - Guesthouse, Hotel Cape Cod
Provincetown, also known as P-town, located at the very tip of Cape Cod is famous for its mile long beaches and great sand dunes.
Originally a seafaring town, Provincetown is now a premier vacation destination.
It is one of Provincetown's most unique guesthouses that offer a cozy retreat yet in the center of all the action.
www.brasskey.com   (192 words)

  
 Gay News From 365Gay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
(Provincetown, Massachusetts) Despite threats from Gov. Mitt Romney that they cannot marry in Massachusetts and laws in their own states that prevent their marriages from being recognized dozens of out-of-state same-sex couples are arriving in Provincetown to wed.
The gay mecca at the tip of Cape Cod is one of three towns in Massachusetts refusing to heed Romney's demand that gay couples from outside the state cannot be granted marriage licenses.
The majority of the 110 couples lined up in Provincetown today were locals, or people who have summer homes in the community.
www.365gay.com /newscon04/05/051704ptownMarr.htm   (571 words)

  
 Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown: Winter Fellowship
Located in Provincetown, an area with a long history as an arts colony, the Work Center provides seven-month fellowships to twenty fellows each year in the form of living/work space and a modest monthly stipend.
An historic fishing port, Provincetown is situated at the tip of Cape Cod in an area of spectacular natural beauty, surrounded by miles of dunes and National Seashore beaches.
In 1968, the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown was founded by a group of artists, writers, and patrons including Fritz Bultman, Alan Dugan, Stanley Kunitz, Phil Malicoat, Robert Motherwell, Myron Stout, Jack Tworkov and Hudson D. Walker.
www.fawc.org /winter/index.shtm   (650 words)

  
 Gay-MART - Travel & Resource Guide: Provincetown, Massachusetts, USA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Period restoration of late 1800's mansion set high on a bluff in the center of Provincetown with sweeping harbor views.
General on-line guide for Provincetown providing extensive coverage of accommodations, retail shopping, restaurants, galleries and services.
General on-line guide for Provincetown providing extensive coverage of accommodations, restaurants, bars, clubs, nightlife and entertainment.
www.gaymart.com /travel/us/ma/province.html   (428 words)

  
 Provincetown hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Massachusetts, by All-Hotels(tm)
Adjacent to Cape Cod National Seashore - Provincetown Inn - A seaside resort and conference center - is a 100 room resort and is...
The Surfside Hotel and Suites is a newly renovated property located in Provincetown, Cape Cod, MA.
At the Best Western Chateau Motor Inn in Provincetown, the luxury of your spacious room is matched only by our exceptional...
www.all-hotels.com /usa/massachusetts/provincetown_e1.htm   (300 words)

  
 Provincetown News
Provincetown has long been regarded as one of America's premiere art colonies.
For years, Provincetown officials struggled with the financial burden of the debt-ridden, town-owned nursing home.
That was the message two Provincetown, Massachusetts, theatre companies heard loud and clear recently when they decided to merge under the proposed new name The...
www.topix.net /city/provincetown-ma   (1109 words)

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