BCAE Celebrates Provincetown's LGBTQ History

Throughout May and June 2015 the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) will host a series of special programs commemorating Provincetown's historical significance and influence on the LGBTQ community.

This special exhibit will kick off on Friday, May 15, 2015 with "Sip the Rainbow." The cocktail reception will mark the opening of the BCAE's new photo exhibition, P-Town to Boston: A Photo Exhibit by local artists, which will be on display from May 15 to September 30, 2015. With more than 50 images from members of the Provincetown Photography Facebook group, this exhibit features a wide array of work from locals, fans and professionals alike all of whom capture the historical significance, geographic beauty and vibrant community of Provincetown in one all-inclusive presentation.

Entry into the "Sip the Rainbow" reception, held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., is a $15 donation in advance/$20 on the day which includes unique cocktails created by local mixologists (using the colors of the Gay Pride Flag as their inspiration) as well as samples of tasty treats cooked up by some of Provincetown's favorite chefs. The exhibition and event are made possible by generous contributions from Hunt's Photo & Video, Deep Eddy Vodka, Polar Beverages and Sage Inn and Lounge. Tickets can be purchased in advance by visiting the BCAE's website. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the BCAE's normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 9:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. and on select weekends.

Other programs in the series include community-targeted classes offered at the BCAE throughout May and June including: "Why Independent Films Matter" with Christine K. Walker CEO of Provincetown Film Society (Monday, May 18, 2015); "The Art of Drag with Drag Queens Extraordinaire Trampolina Glenellen and Constance Waverly" (Wednesday, May 20, 2015); "What Matters?! Finding Well-Being Amid the Overwhelm and Complexity of the 21stCentury" with David Garten and Paul Sherman (Saturday, May 30, 2015); "Small Plates - Big Taste" with Lucio Garnica of the Sage Inn and Lounge (Monday, June 1, 2015); "Art Collection for Beginners" with PAAM Executive Director Christine M. McCarthy (Wednesday, June 3, 2015); and "Tennessee Williams: Everything You Need to Know" with film festival director Jeff Hall-Flavin (Monday, June 8, 2015).

The Boston Center for Adult Education is located at 122 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116. Registration to all events is required and can be done by visiting www.bcae.org. Please visit www.bcae.org or call the Boston Center for Adult Education at 617-267-4430 for more information.