The Provincetown Business Guild has released this promo to remind everyone the theme for Carnival Week in Ptown (August 18 – 24) will be Viva Las Vegas.
Do you plan on attending Carnival in Provincetown this year?
I’ve included a video my friend Olivier made from the 2012 Carnival Parade to help get you in the mood. I predict a lot of Cher impersonators and some rather interesting show girls will be parading down Commercial Street.
Since the season officially closed last year there have been a number of changes regarding restaurants and dining options in Provincetown. I’ll continue to update what I hear is happening as I learn more.
Probably the biggest surprise for me was to learn that Frappo’s at the Art House is no more. Replacing the popular eatery will be Blondies Burger. Blondies previous location on Commercial Street will remain but undergo changes that include upgrading the menu.
Look for big changes at Tip for Tops’n on Bradford Street. The restaurant is now being operated by Chef Melissa Ettlinger from the East End restaurant, Devon’s.
Tip for Tops’n had previously been a relatively cheap eats, but one would surmise that under Ettlinger’s direction the new menu will more likely mimic the modern American cuisine that is her signature – time will tell.
Lastly, Lorraine’s, which started in the East End but has resided on Commercial Street in the West End for years is now looking for new space. It appears that a wine bar will go into the space and be operated by the owner of The Squealing Pig and the former owner of the now defunct Joon Bar (above Vixen). They are currently seeking permits from the city so nothing is confirmed.
Last week Bay Windows ran an article featuring Provincetown’s calendar of events for 2013. I thought it worth sharing as many of you may still be making summer plans to visit Provincetown. Theme weeks this summer that may be of interest include:
For a complete listing read the Bay Windows‘ article. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about Provincetown. If you are traveling from afar and will need overnight accommodations here in Boston either before or after your stay in Ptown, I’m happy to play the role of concierge and make suggestions regarding lodging, dining, night life and transportation.
It may be chilly in Boston right now, but The Crown & Anchor in Provincetown is hoping to warm you up with news about this summer’s Independence Week celebration in Ptown. You can access their site here.
If travel plans this summer will bring you up to Boston / Provincetown, feel free to reach out and let me know. I’m more than happy to make suggestions on specific properties, bars and restaurants.
If you’ve never been to Ptown during the 4th of July celebration, feel free to peruse my photos from last year Photos from Ptown: 4th of July and 4th of July Party Photos.
FYI – Bear Week in Ptown has moved and will be July 13-21st this year.
4th of July: Tea Dance at The Boatslip
It might be cold and blustery here in New England, but yesterday I spoke to my friend in Provincetown and confirmed reservations that will bring me back for 4th of July and Carnival Week in 2013.
Will you be planning any visits to Provincetown in 2013? I’m happy to offer tips or suggestions for first timers and happy to meet for a drink at Tea Dance or elsewhere should we be in Ptown at the same time.
I’m not exactly sure what the heck I was saying / doing when Richard photographed my reflection in the sun glasses tightly tucked in the shirt of someone standing across from me. Apparently what happens in Provincetown doesn’t always stay in Provincetown.
In my defense, this was at Tea Dance a few weeks ago and I may have had one or two of the Boatslip’s Planter’s Punch cocktails.
This past Saturday I was an invited guest of MassEquality to come and enjoy food and drink from 30 Cape Cod restaurants. The fact the event ran so smoothly and was so enjoyable is credit to the Host Committee.
The crowd delighted in the cooking competition, which pitched two chefs in a head-to-head showdown. Your’s truly was one of three judges who sampled the lobster plate that was created. The entire evening was great fun. I’d strongly suggest putting on your calendar for 2013.
For the past couple of weeks I’ve been writing about The Taste of Provincetown, which takes place this Saturday from 6 PM to 9 PM at Provincetown Town Hall. Will you be in Ptown this weekend? If so, come and join me. The event begins with a VIP reception but is open to the public from 6 PM to 9 PM.
5 PM to 6 PM VIP Reception – Harbor Lounge
6 PM to 7 PM Music and Food & Wine Tastings
7 PM to 7:30 PM QuickFire Challenge with Chef Tiffani Faison
7:30 PM to 8 PM Speaking Program with Special Guests
8 PM to 9 PM More Music, Food and Wine Tastings
Money from this worthwhile event goes to support MassEquality, a group that works to ensure every lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender person in Massachusetts is protected from cradle to grave—with equal rights and opportunities in school, in marriage and family life, at work and in retirement.
My friend Olivier Jamin Changeart and his partner Fréd-éric Nicol are two of the three silver aliens who keep appearing in the video above.
Olivier was so quick that when he posted this great video of all the fun from last Thursday during Provincetown’s Carnival Parade I couldn’t resist asking if I could swipe this and share it with you.
Have you never visited Provincetown for Carnival? Next year’s theme of Viva Las Vegas is sure to be enticing. 2013 Carnival Week will run from August 18th – 24th. Book your rooms / house now.
Carnival Week in Provincetown started this past Saturday. Today, the week-long celebration, comes together on Commercial Street for the big parade. This year’s theme is A Space Odessey.
I’ll be taking many photos so I can share the experience for anyone interested who was not able to attend. I’ve included a quick video I created last year after the 2011 Carnival parade. Enjoy this clip.
I leave for Provincetown later today on the afternoon high speed ferry and with any luck I’ll be sipping a cocktail at the Boatslip Tea Dance this afternoon. I will be posting photos from Ptown’s Carnival Week celebration which actually started this past Saturday.
In the interim, I thought I’d share some pictures from Carnival 2011.
Last year’s theme “Can’t Stop the Music” was a lot of fun. I’ll be sure to share with you the crazy costumes from this year’s parade which takes place tomorrow (Thursday) once I return home.
Last week I wrote about The Taste of Provincetown, which will take place on Saturday, August 25th at Provincetown Town Hall.
The event will include Boston Sweet Cheeks chef-owner Tiffani Faison refereeing a cooking challenge by three Provincetown chefs.
Yours truly will join Frank Vasello, chef and owner of Relish to judge the cooking challenge. Proceeds go to benefit MassEquality so come down and join me at The Taste of Provincetown.
Purchase your tickets online here.
On Saturday, August 25th The Taste of Provincetown will take place with all proceeds going to benefit MassEquality, and yours truly has been invited to attend the event.
Thirty of Cape Cod’s most highly-rated restaurants and chefs will be on-hand to tempt your taste buds and satisfy your stomach. I will share more about The Taste of Provincetown over the next few weeks, but I hope you will come and join me for an evening of cocktails and good food, knowing that your money goes to such a worthwhile non-profit. You may purchase your tickets here.
The Taste of Provincetown is at 6PM on Saturday, August 25th. The event will be hosted at Provincetown Town Hall, 260 Commercial St.
Armistead Maupin is the author of nine novels, but he is best known as the writer of the Tales of the City series, which was eventually turned into a miniseries starring Olympia Dukakis and Laura Linney. This series first aired on PBS in 1994 and was the first time I can recall seeing a story line that included viable gay characters.
Armistead Maupin was in Provincetown last week at The Crown & Anchor where he shared anecdotes about his life and writing. After the program concluded Sergio bumped into Maupin, and I couldn’t resist posting the photo. Did you read Maupin’s Tales of the City series?
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Here is Sergio hanging out with Chris Marchant (2nd violinist, vocalist) from one of Ptown’s many talented summer acts, Well Strung.
Well Strung is an all-male singing quartet that features classical musicians who put their own spin on music new and old. This handsome and talented troupe is performing at the Art House in Provincetown through September 22nd. Tickets are $30 with V.I.P. seats only five dollars more.
You may buy tickets here.
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