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“Be vewy vewy quiet. I heaw a quahog”

Just only two days ago was the second annual Quahog Day Festival in Sandwich, Massachusetts at the prestigious Hemisphere Restaurant. If you don’t know what this is, don’t worry I’ll explain it to you. This day is a representation of the first day of summer. What happens at this festival is after about an hour of people […]

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Painted Ladies Artwork for Animals, #5 of 5

REMINDER:  ART RECEPTION TONIGHT! Wine and Cheese Reception for Painted Ladies Marine Life Art, A Benefit for the National Marine Life Center WHEN: Friday, June 18, 4-7 pm WHERE: NMLC’s Marine Animal Discovery Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay COST: Free to browse.  Art work available for $50 each. In preparation for the show, we […]

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Painted Ladies Artwork for Animals, #4 of 5

WANTED: MARINE ANIMAL ART AFFICIONADOS! Wine and Cheese Reception for Painted Ladies Marine Life Art, A Benefit for the National Marine Life Center WHEN:  Friday, June 18, 4-7 pm WHERE:  Marine Animal Discovery Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay COST:  Free to browse.  Art work available for $50 each. In preparation for the show, we […]

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The Think Tank-Dory’s Blog

Walking into the doors of NMLC, I had little idea of what to expect. As a marine biology major, I applied to the center wanting not only to garner a better understanding of some aspects of this vast field of science, but I was also keen to know more about sea turtles and other marine […]

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Quahog Day – How Many Weeks of Sunshine?

There’s a new tradition on Cape Cod – Quahog Day! Sponsored by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, the event features Doug, the official prognosticating quahog, who will tell us how many weeks of sunshine to expect this summer!  It’s fun, it’s free, it’s kind of wacky, and some of the event proceeds benefit the […]

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Catching Joy Celebrates World Oceans Day

The following is a post by Joy Olaes Surprenant, Founder and President, Catching Joy.  Joy is also a Trustee at the National Marine Life Center.  Thank you, Joy and Catching Joy Kids for celebrating the National Marine Life Center on World Oceans Day! June 6, 2010, World Oceans Day at the New England Aquarium By […]

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Painted Ladies Artwork for Animals, #3 of 5

CALLING ALL ART LOVERS! Wine and Cheese Reception for Painted Ladies Marine Life Art, A Benefit for the National Marine Life Center WHEN: Friday, June 18, 4-7 pm WHERE: Marine Animal Discovery Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay COST: Free to browse. Art work available for $50 each. In preparation for the show, we will […]

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Painted Ladies Artwork for Animals, #2 of 5

PLEASE JOIN US! Wine and Cheese Reception for Painted Ladies Marine Life Art, A Benefit for the National Marine Life Center WHEN: Friday, June 18, 4-7 pm WHERE: Marine Animal Discovery Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay COST: Free to browse.  Art work available for $50 each. In preparation for the show, we will preview […]

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Painted Ladies Artwork for Animals, #1 of 5

YOU’RE INVITED! Wine and Cheese Reception for Painted Ladies Marine Life Art, A Benefit for the National Marine Life Center WHEN:  Friday, June 18, 4-7 pm WHERE:  Marine Animal Discovery Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay COST:  Free to browse.  Art work available for $50 each. In preparation for the show, we will preview several […]

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Painted Ladies Give Art for Animals!

Artwork for Marine Animals! The Painted Ladies are a group of independent watercolor artists who meet at the Jonathan Bourne Public Library. They hold several art shows and sales and charitable events throughout the year.  Recently, they decided to help marine animals by donating artwork to the National Marine Life Center! Eight artists donated a […]

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