Holly Folly, 2008 - December 5-7
“Have a Holly Folly weekend! It’s the best time in P’town!”
Friday, December 5, 2008 – Sunday, December 7, 2008
Holly Folly Headquarters, Crown &Anchor, 247 Commercial Street, 10AM – 5PM
Holly Folly Welcome Center, Utilities, 393 Commercial Street, 11AM – 5PM
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FRIDAY, December 5, 2008
ALL DAY, Annual Holly Folly Shop Hop
Pick up your Holly Folly Shop Hop Passport at one of our Welcome Centers, make five qualifying purchases in any of Provincetown’s unique and eclectic shops, and enjoy lunch or dinner in one of our restaurants and receive a free gift!
9AM – 5PM, All-Town Invitational Art Exhibition, Fine Arts Work Center, 24 Pearl Street
Founded in 1968 by an illustrious group of artists, writers and patrons, the Fine Arts Work Center is the leading long-term residency program for emerging artists and writers. On display in the Hudson D. Walker gallery will be works from Artists of the Outer Cape – Provincetown, Truro, and Wellfleet.
12PM – 5PM, Provincetown Art Association & Museum, 460 Commercial Street
Hundreds of artists have called the Outer Cape home. The Art Association Collection has close to 2000 works by more than 500 artists.
5:30PM – 8:30PM, Holly Folly Sing-A-Long with Casey and Denise at the Porchside Bar, 11 Carver Street
Request your favorite holiday tunes. There is never a cover at the Porchside Bar. Free
5PM – 9PM, Land’s End Holiday Gala and Tree-Trimming Celebration, Land’s End Inn, 22 Commercial Street
Enjoy complimentary cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, caroling and entertainment around the grand Holiday Tree at this historic treasure. Celebrate and decorate the inn during this old-fashioned New England holiday tradition. Decorations will be available for those who want to help deck the halls, or bring an ornament to place upon the tree. The most unique and spectacular ornament wins a complimentary Provincetown escape and gift certificates to Provincetown merchants. (Free)
6PM – 8PM, Festival of Trees Opening Reception, PAAM, 460 Commercial Street
Festival of Trees: An Exhibition and silent auction of unique holiday trees designed by 12 invited artists and designers, including, fashion designers Marc Jacobs and Mary DeAngelis, designer John Derian, and florist Jeff Fresenius. All proceeds benefit PAAM. Silent auction ends December 21, 2008 at 1PM.
7:30PM, “Thom Paine,” Provincetown Theater, 238 Bradford Street
Counter Productions presents Tim Babcock in Will Eno’s play “Thom Paine”
8PM, “Starsky + Cox – Troll the Ancient Yule,” Madeira Room at Vixen, 336 Commercial Street
Hipster horoscopists & comical musical comedians with Billy Hough (musical director), Susan Goldberg, Paul Hough, and Anne Stott. Vogue calls them, “Brilliant and sexy,” and Oprah Magazine says they’re “Wonderfully dirty!”
10:00PM – 1AM, The Snow Ball, The Atlantic House, 4 – 6 Masonic Place
Get ready for some holiday fun and dancing hosted by Thirsty Burlington and featuring Resident DJ and Billboard Magazine Reporter David Lasalle spinning the hottest tunes to get you all heated up on a cold winters' night. Cover: $5. Proceeds benefit the Provincetown Business Guild.
SATURDAY, December 6, 2008
ALL DAY, Annual Holly Folly Shop Hop Day II
Pick up your Holly Folly Shop Hop Passport at one of our Welcome Centers, make five qualifying purchases in Provincetown’s array of unique and eclectic shops, and enjoy lunch or dinner in one of our restaurants and receive a free gift!
9AM – 5PM, All-Town Invitational Art Exhibition, Fine Arts Work Center, 24 Pearl Street
Founded in 1968 by an illustrious group of artists, writers and patrons, the Fine Arts Work Center is the leading long-term residency program for emerging artists and writers. On display in the Hudson D. Walker gallery will be works from Artists of the Outer Cape – Provincetown, Truro, and Wellfleet.
11AM – 5PM, Holly Folly Trolley, (WEST on Commercial, NORTH on Franklin, EAST on Bradford, Up to the Monument, EAST on Bradford, SOUTH on Howland
We’ve made it easier for you to get around town! The Trolleys will make continuous loops connecting you to everything Provincetown has to offer. So, shop ‘til you drop, then bring your bags back to the car! There are no pre-determined stops. Flag down a trolley anywhere along the route! (Free)
10AM, Reindeer Spin at Mussel Beach Health Club, 35 Bradford Street
Start your day with Donner and Dasher for a morning workout. You need to get the heart pumping for some serious shopping, eating and touring today. $16 Day Pass (includes all classes)
10AM – 2PM, Book and Bake Sale, Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 236 Commercial Street
Baked goods and bargain books! Everyone Welcome!
11AM-1PM, Mr. & Ms. Santa Photo-Op, Song of Myself Photography, 349 Commercial Street
Get a professionally taken photo with Santa, Mrs. Santa, or both! Not only will you have a great memory of your weekend and proceeds benefit Helping Our Women and The Aids Support Group of Cape Cod. You receive a CD with photo for your use in cards, prints or whatever. $25
11AM – 4PM, Holly Folly Farmer’s Market, Ryder Street Parking Lot
The Farmer’s Market is a seasonal hit in Provincetown. And, especially for Holly Folly, the farmers will be selling winter vegetables, apples, fresh cider, greens, wreathes, jams, jellies, plants, flowers and other seasonal products.
11AM - 4PM, Souper Saturday at the Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street
Nothing warms the heart like a cup of hot soup on a winter’s day, especially when it’s raising money for The Provincetown Soup Kitchen. So have your appetizer on the run and than go have a nice lunch in one of Provincetown’s great restaurants.
11AM – 4PM, Gift Wrapping, Wave Bar, Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street
Allow us to wrap all of those purchases that will even impress the likes of Martha Stewart! Proceeds from gift wrapping benefit Aids Support Group of Cape Cod.
11AM – 4PM, Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum, High Pole Hill
Built to commemorate the “first landing” of the Mayflower Pilgrim’s, the Pilgrim Monument is the symbol of Provincetown – its Eiffel Tower, its Statue of Liberty, its Big Ben, or Mount Rushmore. Last chance to climb the Monument 45 minutes prior to close. The Holly Folly Trolley will make stops at the PMPM daily. (Free)
12PM – 5PM, Provincetown Art Association & Museum, 460 Commercial Street
Hundreds of artists have called the Outer Cape home. The Art Association Collection has close to 2000 works by more than 500 artists.
2PM-4PM, Holly Folly Holiday Stroll, Various Inns and Businesses around Provincetown
Many of our inns and businesses have “decked the halls,” and opened the doors to visitors for light refreshments and holiday decoration. Visit Holly Folly Headquarters or one of our Welcome Centers for the list of participating Inns and businesses. After all that touring you'll need to treat yourself to a great meal in one of Provincetown's wonderful restaurants. It’s also a great opportunity for some pre-concert entertainment to get you in the holiday spirit!
3PM – 6PM, Karaoke Caroling with Thirsty Burlington, Little Bar at Atlantic House, 4 – 6 Masonic Place
There is no better way to celebrate the holidays than with singing carols by the fireplace. Join local performer extraordinaire, Thirsty Burlington for holiday karaoke with a Ptown twist! No cover
5:30PM – 8:30PM, Holly Folly Sing-A-Long with Casey and Denise at the Porchside Bar, 11 Carver Street
Request your favorite holiday tunes. There is never a cover at the Porchside Bar. Free
7PM & 9PM, Boston Gay Men’s Chorus performs “Stars: A Holiday Concert,” Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 236 Commercial Street.
Be sure to get your tickets early for this highlight of Holly Folly Weekend because we usually sell out! Tickets are available online now or in person at the Holly Folly Headquarters. $20 in advance, $25 at door.
7:30PM, “Thom Paine,” Provincetown Theater, 238 Bradford Street
Counter Productions presents Tim Babcock in Will Eno’s play “Thom Paine”
7:30PM – 8:30PM, “The Santaland Diaries,” Art House, 214 Commercial Street
This hilarious one-person play chronicles a man's experience working as an elf in Macy's Santaland. Sedaris is a genuine American voice--witty, unpredictable, mercilessly cutting through the Christmas spirit to point out what crazy things we do as human beings during the holidays. For mature elves only. ($20)
8PM, “Starsky + Cox – Troll the Ancient Yule,” Madeira Room at Vixen, 336 Commercial Street
Hipster horoscopists & comical musical comedians with Billy Hough (musical director), Susan Goldberg, Paul Hough, and Anne Stott. Vogue calls them, “Brilliant and sexy,” and Oprah Magazine says they’re “Wonderfully dirty!”
9:00PM – 12AM, Brian Patton at the Piano, Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street. (Free)
9:30 PM – 1AM, “Jingle Ball with DJ Chris Racine” at the Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street
Be transported to a land of make believe where the Grinch rules and Rudolph is shaking his shiny nose and busy tail on the dance floor. Prepare yourself for an avalanche of fun and performance. No cover.
SUNDAY, December 7, 2008
ALL DAY, Annual Holly Folly Shop Hop Day
Pick up your Holly Folly Shop Hop Passport at one of our Welcome Centers, make five qualifying purchases in Provincetown’s array of unique and eclectic shops, and enjoy lunch or dinner in one of our restaurants and receive a free gift!
9AM – 5PM, All-Town Invitational Art Exhibition, Fine Arts Work Center, 24 Pearl Street
Founded in 1968 by an illustrious group of artists, writers and patrons, the Fine Arts Work Center is the leading long-term residency program for emerging artists and writers. On display in the Hudson D. Walker gallery will be works from Artists of the Outer Cape – Provincetown, Truro, and Wellfleet.
11AM – 5PM, Holly Folly Trolley, (WEST on Commercial, NORTH on Franklin, EAST on Bradford, Up to the Monument, EAST on Bradford, SOUTH on Howland
We’ve made it easier for you to get around town! The Trolleys will make continuous loops connecting you to everything Provincetown has to offer. So, shop ‘til you drop, then bring your bags back to the car! There are no pre-determined stops. Flag down a trolley anywhere along the route! (Free)
11AM – 4PM, Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum, High Pole Hill
Built to commemorate the “first landing” of the Mayflower Pilgrim’s, the Pilgrim Monument is the symbol of Provincetown – its Eiffel Tower, its Statue of Liberty, its Big Ben, or Mount Rushmore. Last chance to climb the Monument 45 minutes prior to close. The Holly Folly Trolley will make stops at the PMPM daily. (Free)
12PM – 5PM, Provincetown Art Association & Museum, 460 Commercial Street
Hundreds of artists have called the Outer Cape home. The Art Association Collection has close to 2000 works by more than 500 artists.
2pm, “The Santaland Diaries,” Art House, 214 Commercial Street
This hilarious one-person play chronicles a man's experience working as an elf in Macy's Santaland. Sedaris is a genuine American voice--witty, unpredictable, mercilessly cutting through the Christmas spirit to point out what crazy things we do as human beings during the holidays. For mature elves only. ($20)
5:30PM – 8:30PM, Holly Folly Sing-A-Long with Casey and Denise at the Porchside Bar, 11 Carver Street
Request your favorite holiday tunes. There is never a cover at the Porchside Bar. Free
7:30PM, “Thom Paine,” Provincetown Theater, 238 Bradford Street
Counter Productions presents Tim Babcock in Will Eno’s play “Thom Paine”
