| Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Media Advisory 8.6
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Theresa M. Barbo: 774.263.4219
September 3 Sunset Harbor Cruise to Benefit PCCS & Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum
(Provincetown, Cape Cod, MA) - Board the Capt. Red of Portuguese Princess Excursions on Sunday, September 3, for a Sunset Harbor Cruise from 6 to 8 p.m. to benefit the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies (PCCS) and the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum.
Boston Spirit Magazine and Portuguese Princess Excursions will sponsor the event with support from Provincetown's Tourism Office and catering provided by Provincetown Parties.
The Sunset Cruise will depart Provincetown from Fisherman's Wharf, adjacent to MacMillan Pier. Only 200 tickets - at $20 apiece - will be sold for this event. A cash bar and light fare will be provided.
"The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies and the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum represent what is wonderful about this town's past and present day cultures," explained Jay Hurley, director of marketing at Portuguese Princess Excursions, and partners with the Center in whale watching from May through October.
For tickets for the Sunset Cruise, contact the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum at 508-487-1310, 9 to 6 p.m., daily.
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'30 Years of Discovery & Commitment'
The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies was founded in 1976 and is dedicated to researching and protecting marine mammals and marine ecosystems in the Gulf of Maine, through applied research, conservation, environmental and education programs. Its world-renowned whale disentanglement team operates under a permit from NOAA Fisheries Service.
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The Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum commemorates the Pilgrims' first landing in America. This summer, the Pilgrim Monument began a year-long celebration to honor the Centennial Celebration of the official Laying of the Cornerstone which took place in August 2007. The Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. from April 15 until October 31. For more information visit PM&PM online at: www.pilgrim-monument.org.
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Provincetown's premier whale watch company The Portuguese Princess Excursions, inc. has been whale watching from Provincetown Harbor since 1985. The company's commitment to the research, and conservation of these amazing mammals is evident by its commitment to and affiliation with the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies. The company's dedication to the enlightenment and enjoyment to the Cape and its waters and inhabitants is displayed in its special programs for school children on the Cape as well as to numerous non profit agency's here as well. For schedules and rates visit: www.princesswhalewatch.com.
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Boston Spirit is a free to subscribers, bi-monthly magazine designed to provide relevant news, entertainment and lifestyle information to Massachusetts' gay and lesbian community. The glossy, color publication features articles on high profile members of the gay and lesbian community from the worlds of business, politics, and entertainment, as well as special sections on travel, the Arts , fashion, dining and home. For a free subscription visit: www.bostonspiritmagazine.com.
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PCCS Contact:
Theresa M. Barbo
Director of Communications
Office: 508.487.3622 x103
Mobile: 774.263.4219
ccsmedia@coastalstudies.org
PM&PM Contact
Ellen Burbank
Executive Director
508.487.1310
Portuguese Princess Excursions, Inc.
Jay Hurley
Director of Marketing
800.442.3188
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