Cathy Ode News Today

Have you ever searched your closet only to find nothing to wear? Do you avoid a certain dress in your closet because it brings up memories of a past relationship?

“Van Life,” a new play by local performer and playwright Rick Martin, opened last week in the Black Box Theater at Cotuit Center for the Arts.

The Sandwich Arts Alliance and the Woods Hole Theater Company will each host staged readings of local playwright Gary Vacon’s new play, “Uncertainty.”

March Mayhem of theater continues in Orleans (the return of "Once"!) while reviewers weigh in on "Pack of Lies," "Our Town" and "Shirley Valentine."

We have reviews of "Our Town" and "Shirley Valentine," plus previews of "Pack of Lies" and never-seen plays, including some created in 24 hours.

Shows on Cape stages this week are heartwarming "Our Town" in Dennis; "Shirley Valentine" comedy in Cotuit; and gripping "Pack of Lies" in Barnstable.

When Janet Geist Moore heard that a swastika was spray painted on the garage of a family in Sandwich, it brought to mind the fate of her ancestors.

Sandwich Chamber holds annual awards luncheon Mark Snyder Sagamore Inn & Restaurant. The event, sponsored by Cape Cod 5 Savings Bank, was held in a socially-distanced mask-wearing space outside in a tent. Outgoing Chair of the Board of Directors, Heidi Trottier, did the opening speech and played host at the microphone. Executive Director Denise Dever gave an update on the past year, which was marred by a pandemic. Awards were presented to: Marc Petralia of Tomatoes Italian Grille and Bar fo...