The Cape Cod Channel

02/05/2023

Greetings everyone, this is John Small, admin for this page.
Yeah, I may not live on Cape Cod now but that doesn't mean I'm not going to stay connected nor does it change the fact that my Small family ancestors (and other ancestry names, Snow, Dyer, Hopkins, etc.) Had a lot to do with building and being important parts of Cape Cod history.
Having said that, my artwork and Children's Book (still in the making) are going to be very much tied to Cape Cod and the history there.
So, if you'd like to keep up with my latest artwork and art projects.
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05/10/2022

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/wellfleet-ma/susan-howe-10951879

Celebrate the life of Susan Howe, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of .

14/07/2022

'Treasures of the Tides'
Meet Neal Personeus, sculptor / mixed media artist (Saturday July 16th 11:00 - 1:00) the artist who has created the wonderful and whimsical driftwood sculptures that have been delighting Highland House visitors this summer!
(Exhibit ends July 20)

24/05/2022

YARD SALE ON SATURDAY 9-3!
Visit the Highland House Museum on Saturday between 9 and 3 to check out all the items we’re selling at our Annual Yard Sale to benefit the museum! You’ll find lots of treasures –jewelry, furniture, games, and a selection from the Salt and Pepper Collection of Betty Groom, long time Truro resident and avid collector!

17/05/2022

Tour the Highland Historic District with Dan Haslam on Saturday, May 21st! Contact Paul Carr: [email protected] to sign up. $10 donation per person. Rain or shine. This event is part of the Cape Cod Seashore's Spring Fling!

10/05/2022

Join us for our next webinar:
Peggy Jablonski
Cape Cod Camino Way - Walking With a Purpose
May 11, 2022 at 5 PM on ZOOM
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YHve-0jVSweN4Ozn2Iv6hg

Over the summer of 2020, Peggy Jablonski walked through every town on Cape Cod, the peninsula she calls home, on a pilgrimage to reflect, listen, understand, and take action. The Cape Cod Camino Way is her story of asking questions, finding answers, and sharing what she has found. It is the story of building awareness toward true social justice action for the future. And it is a guide for creating a Camino Way walk of your own!

12/04/2022

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 5 PM on ZOOM
Dan Sanders: Truro Shipwrecks
Mark your calendar and register now!
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Uuhy0HKNSaiOOFJt8EcxJw
Dan will present the stories behind some of the most famous shipwrecks that occurred in the Truro area including one of the worst disaster in the history of the life-saving service on Cape Cod, the wreck of the iron ship Jason, on the bars at Pamet River, Dec. 5, 1893. Twenty-four lives were lost. The British ship was bound from Calcutta, India, for Boston, with a cargo of jute. Please join us on ZOOM for stories of this amazing and tragic part of Truro history.

22/11/2021

21/08/2021

HURRICANE WATCH CANCELED; STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT:

STORM SURGE - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Life-threatening storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 3-5 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: early Sunday morning until early Monday morning - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm surge flooding greater than 3 feet above ground - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Plan for life-threatening storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above ground. -

20/08/2021

"A rare hurricane watch is in effect for New England, with forecasters warning Tropical Storm Henri will likely develop into a hurricane before making landfall this weekend — which would be the region's first hit since 1991."

With Tropical Storm Henri strengthening, resort areas such as Martha's Vineyard, Block Island and Nantucket are in the watch zone this weekend, as are parts of Long Island and Connecticut.

20/08/2021

30/07/2021

Here's segment of my latest tutorial video, "Polar Bear at the Pier"
Full video, in-depth process explaining how I create illustrations are on my Patreon page.

Thank you all for your support 🙏

https://youtu.be/XQZsMgaP_BA

Small segment of tutorial - drawing a ‘Polar Bear at the Pier’.The full length video tutorial, approx. three hours, is on my Patreon page (Patreon.com/JohnSm...

30/07/2021

09/07/2021

***I will soon have some of my art tutorial illustration videos aired on Lower Cape TV (channel 22 for those in the area) but if you don't live on Cape Cod, you will have access to viewing these via their website, https://www.ch22online.org .***

Here's the channel's write up about my art and illustration style:

"While some kids prefer stomping around on the Flats and picking up sea creatures, other children prefer to swoosh their hands in paint, smudge pastels, and draw. Still other youngsters remain transfixed on their iPads and seem to adapt to technology tools at light speed. Community Partner, John Small, shares his illustration videos with Channel 22 (both on-air and coming soon to our website). An artist who is comfortable with both pencil and stylus, John’s storybook style literally comes to life in the videos, offering inspiration and how-to tips for artists of any age. Enjoy John’s videos some rainy day with your kids–and feel free to share what they make with us!"

23/06/2021

Show your support! We encourage you to check out
"Photography From Cape Cod and Beyond" by Elizabeth G Brooke. A stunning exhibit of photographs featuring Cape Cod landscapes, wildlife and more. Elizabeth is a dear friend and supporter of Wild Care. We are in love with her photography!

View this show from June 18th to July 20th at Orleans Camera.
Orleans Camera, at Skaket Corners, 9 West Road, Orleans, MA

A portion of the proceeds from this show will be donated to Friends of Cape Wildlife and Wild Care. For more information, call Elizabeth, at 508-487-2779.

Executive Director, Stephanie~
Photo from the Opening Reception on June 18th.
Left: Elizabeth Brooke, and Wild Care Director, Stephanie Ellis.

11/06/2021

Don & "Shipwrecks of Cape Cod" will be all over the Cape this summer -- lectures in Brewster, Bourne, Hyannis, and Barnstable; walks at Cape Cod National Seashore; and a book signing in Chatham. Details at dwCapeCod.com/events. Hope to see you this summer!
The History Press Cape Cod Times Eight Cousins Books Titcomb's Bookshop Murphy's General Store Cape Cod Central Railroad Cape and Islands Tour Guide Association (CITGA) Cape Cod & The Islands Barnes & Noble The Brewster Store The Brewster Book Store Sea Howl Bookshop Below the Brine Bookshop Where The Sidewalk Ends Gift Barn Inc. East End Books Ptown Books By The Sea Parnassus Book Service Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Bourne Historical Society Cape Cod Maritime Museum Tales of Cape Cod Harwich Conservation Trust

06/05/2021

If anyone can recommend a good, reliable pet groomer in the mid Cape area, please post in the comments below.

We had been going to The Hair of the Dog in Osterville, they always did a great job but when we tried to schedule an appointment with them yesterday, they told us they're no longer accepting pets to groom, only washing - and only if the dog has no tangles or matting.

This has really left us in a tough spot as they were the goomer we had gone to since moving to the Cape nearly 5 years ago.
When we questioned them further as their answering machine doesn't state what we were told above, we discovered that they are only grooming existing clients pets who have their pets brought in on a very regular schedule of every two weeks or so and they pointed out, we haven't brought our Doodle in since Oct.

Anyway, we are now searching for a reliable groomer for our beautiful goldendoodle.

26/04/2021

18/04/2021

A steam shovel digging the Cape Cod Canal and loading dirt into a railroad car, about 1912.

09/04/2021

In case you had missed this previously.
Here's a video on my YouTube channel, it's an old audio file of my dad, John R. Small, on WOCB radio on Cape Cod where he introduces his in-studio guest, storyteller extraordinaire, George Washington Snow of Provincetown, MA. George tells us, in his own inimitable way, about the story of his pet seagull.
My dad published The New Beacon newspaper - and this booklet, "The Cape Cod Lyars' Handbook - The Snow Job" in Provincetown through his company, 'New Beacon Publishing, Inc." in Provincetown on Cape Cod in the late 1940's until the early 1950's.
Check it out and "SUBSCRIBE" to my YouTube channel.

https://youtu.be/399di9SqMBY

This is an old audio file of my dad, John R. Small, on WOCB radio on Cape Cod where he introduces his in-studio guest, storyteller extraordinaire,George Wash...

04/04/2021

NEW VIDEO UPLOADED!
Cape Cod artist, John Small - Artist

Intro - 'My Upcoming ART TUTORIAL Videos - A Quick Glimpse at Polar Bear Drawings in Charcoal and Pastel'
A very short video introduction to my upcoming drawing & illustration tutorial videos, high-speed shorter videos for my YouTube channel - and longer real time drawings for my Patreon page - showing the progression of drawings from concept through completion.

https://youtu.be/zvNuTQgJ9_A

A quick video introduction to my upcoming drawing & illustration tutorial videos, high-speed shorter videos for my YouTube channel and longer real time drawi...

29/03/2021

Virtual Programs Due to the pandemic, the Museums on the Green is currently closed to the public. However, we have created a dynamic new virtual series of talks with authors and historians (see what’s planned below), and new virtual exhibits featuring items from the archives. You can also read the...

19/03/2021

Daily new case numbers in are moving upward again, following a major decline since the holiday season surge. The case increases are most prominent in the mid-Cape region. Please stay vigilant with mask wearing and all precautions.

16/03/2021

No details have been released by the state Department of Public Health about Barnstable County woman's illness or recent travel history.

08/03/2021

Here's the cover of my next book, “Shipwrecks of Cape Cod: Stories of Tragedy and Triumph,” from The History Press. Look for it on Monday, May 24, 2021!

07/03/2021

05/03/2021

A lovely view of Point Gammon Lighthouse at the end of Great Island, West Yarmouth around 1900, before the top was replaced by Charles Cory to use as a bird viewing station.

12/02/2021

Addison Art Gallery exhibits first rate artists in a personable and approachable manner. They also give back to the community when you purchase art! In fact, from now until February 13th, a portion of each art sale is being donated to CWC!

Thank you for your generous support, Addison Art Gallery!

11/02/2021

YARMOUTH, MASS. (WHDH) - At least six more pirate skeletons have been discovered in a shipwreck off the coast of Cape Cod, investigators announced Wednesday....