[SEMCO] Center for Coastal Studies Celebrates 35 Years of Research and Education

[Tanya Grady]

Friday, May 06, 2011

*PCCS Contact:*

Tanya Grady

508.246.7665

tgrady at coastalstudies.org



*The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies Celebrates 35th Anniversary*



“The Bay,” Gallery Opening



*(Provincetown, MA)* - The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies will
celebrate its 35th anniversary throughout 2011 with a series of events.  The
kick-off event is an opening at the Elizabeth Rowley Gallery, 84 Route 6A in
Orleans, on *Friday, May 20th at 5:30 p.m*.   “The Bay,” is a collection of
original paintings by Lorraine Trenholm and other Gallery artists inspired
by Cape Cod Bay. A portion of the proceeds from paintings sold during the
opening will be donated to PCCS.  Guest will enjoy locally harvested seafood
and wines *courtesy of Brewster Fish House*.  The event is *free*.  For more
information call 508.487.3623, ext. 113.



Wine & Whales



*On Saturday, May 21, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m*. -  The Provincetown Center for
Coastal Studies and Truro Vineyards presents "Wine and Whales," a special
event to celebrate the launch of two new wines developed by Truro Vineyards
in honor of the 35th Anniversary of the Provincetown Center for Coastal
Studies.

The wines - Right Red and Right White - are named for the North Atlantic
right whale, one of the rarest whales in the world.  A percentage of the
proceeds from each bottle sold will be donated to PCCS to support right
whales and other marine mammals in Cape Cod Bay and beyond.

Guests will enjoy hors d'oeuvres prepared by Blackfish Restaurant and a
complimentary glass of wine courtesy of Truro Vineyards. Admission also
includes a free commemorative wine-glass and a raffle ticket for a chance to
win one of a number of eclectic prizes.  The talented musician and song
writer Kami Lyle will perform throughout the afternoon.

The event will be held under the tent at Truro Vineyards, 11 Shore Road, in
Truro.  Admission is $20 for non-members and $15 for members of PCCS.  Tickets
may be purchased in advance by contacting PCCS at 508.487.3622, ext.
103.  Tickets
will also be available at the door.

Special thanks to our event sponsors:  Gatehouse Media New England, Seamen’s
Bank, WCAI, Truro Vineyards, Cape Air, Cape Cod Five, Elizabeth Rowley
Gallery, Brewster Fish House and Nauset Disposal.


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The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies (PCCS) is a nonprofit
organization founded in 1976 and dedicated to preserving coastal and marine
ecosystems and providing educational activities which promote the
responsible stewardship of our oceans.  PCCS is celebrating its
35thanniversary!
To learn more about our work and 35th anniversary events, visit
www.coastalstudies.org.






-- 
Tanya Gabettie Grady
Director of Communications
Center for Coastal Studies
508.487.3623 x113
508.247.7665
tgrady at coastalstudies.org
www.coastalstudies.org
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