The quiet winter months on the Outer Cape call many to their desks to tell their stories in writing. And in this particularly dark winter, that call can seem more […]
PHOTOGRAPHY
Lew Schwartz Turns His Eye to the Outer Cape
In his scope of vision, every picture tells a story
“Clear mind, tabula rasa, the four corners of the frame, calm breath,” photographer Lew Schwartz says as he prepares to shoot. “Someone on the street brushes away a mosquito, waves […]
CLEANING HOUSE
With Swap Shops Closed, the Giving Isn’t So Easy
Where to donate, and how to do it thoughtfully
As each new year begins, many people are motivated to purge their homes of clutter. “Everyone wants a fresh start,” says Diana Morgan, a professional organizer based in Brewster. But […]
MEDIA
In Provincetown, Learn to Shoot Your Story for Free
Amy Davies teaches film and video in courses and at PTV
“Community television is about telling the story of a community directly through the voice of the residents,” says Amy Davies. “And that is very appealing to me.” Davies is executive […]
HOMESTEADING
Could She, Would She Give You Goat’s Milk?
It’s not easy to make a match for your backyard doe
For some people, chickens are a gateway farm animal. You start out with a backyard flock. The fresh eggs are nice. So, you start thinking about producing something else, maybe […]
LOCAL COLOR
The Paintings of Felipe Ortiz Explode With Life
He’s driven by memories of his native Colombia and an older brother
Felipe Ortiz stands on the deck of Wellfleet’s Lechay House, the modernist former home of the late painter James Lechay. The view stretches across the pine forest all the way […]
PERFORMANCE
Bitch Is Back in Provincetown
She has a new album and video of ‘Pussy Manifesto’
“It’s a new year/ or about to be/ I wanna forgive/ everything that has harmed me.” These are the opening lyrics of the song “New Year,” by Bitch, formerly half […]
DAY 286
The Stay-at-Home School Vacation Week
Ideas for getting outdoors, ditching the screen, and connecting in the kitchen
On Christmas Eve, it will have been 286 days since social distancing became our new normal and our school, work, and home lives merged into one, sometimes overly close, space. […]
ARTISTS
Cameron Barker Reveals Sweetness in Anonymous Sex
Depicting places thought to be dirty as tender and loving
“There are far more similarities to human touch than there are differences, regardless of who you love,” says artist Cameron Barker. “Because of the need many people feel to reject […]
GOOD GRIEF
At the Holidays, Reframing Grief as Love
Forget about closure, learn to listen, and keep lost loved ones present
The holiday season is upon us and, for many, this is a time when grief hits hard. This year, as we continue to isolate from one another because of the […]
HOMESTEADING
For a Cozy Coop, Hens Don’t Ask Much
A draft-free roost and ‘deep litter’ will keep them dry and warm
We’re bundling up and our furry friends are growing thick coats, but what about our feathery flocks? How do domestic chickens get through the freezing winter months? I became a […]
ARTISTS
You Can’t Take the Wellfleet Out of Paul Suggs
His realist acrylic paintings reflect a community he has made his own
The first light of dawn casts shadows on the white walls of an Outer Cape home. At low tide on Wellfleet Bay, shimmering mudflats mirror the image of a moored […]
DISPATCHES
Postcards From the Pandemic
Dear Truro, I miss you.
In a year that seems to have brought as many visitors as ever to the Outer Cape, including some who say they’ve come to stay, we also heard from people […]
SEASCAPES
With an Eye on the Surf, Colin McGuire Paints Provincetown
A local artist contemplates the Outer Cape’s past and present
“The ocean is both beautiful and terrifying to me,” says Colin McGuire. An emerging local artist, he finds “limitless inspiration” in the seascapes of the Outer Cape and their “variety […]
OFF THE TABLE
The Many Moods of Monsieur Dinde
A turkey is pardoned and becomes a pet
Goodness, there are turkeys everywhere! We Outer Cape dwellers watch as ever-growing flocks, or rafters, of these wild birds boldly wander across our lawns and streets. We are also surrounded […]
