The HyArts Artist Shanties at Hyannis Harbor/Bismore Park are now open seven days a week from 11 a.m., now through the end of September.  The shanties provide visitors to Hyannis Harbor the opportunity to find something made on Cape Cod, sometimes with indigenous materials, to bring home as a remembrance of their visit.  You may even find an artist's rendition of that beautiful sunset you saw at Rock Harbor while staying at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa.  Make your reservations today -- 508-255-0617.  .

Download Your Cape Cod Arts App Today

Looking for something to do on Cape Cod?  Why not download the ArtsApp, a guide to all things art on Cape Cod.  Take a day to travel to galleries and meet local artists.  Even if the sun isn't outside, touring the many galleries will put the sunshine back in your day.  Who know -- you may find all your Christmas presents and avoid the rush in December.   Click here to download -- www.capecodchamber.org/ArtsApp

We are back at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa and enjoying this wonderful spring weather.  This past weekend was glorious and even this April Fool's Day turned out beautiful after an evening or rain.  Soon our doors will be open to welcome you to the Inn.  Rooms have all been deep cleaned, gardens are being pruned, and outdoor painting will begin soon.  So get ready to come and visit.  Pick out your favorite room, go to our Home Page and book right on line.

Restaurant Week is coming soon -- May 13 through May 19, 2013

 

During Cape Cod Restaurant Week, the best restaurants across the Cape will be offering 3 or 4 course prix fixe menus, in the affordable price range of $25 - $35 per person. We hope you'll seize this great opportunity to take advantage of the amazing value and creativity that these fixed price menus deliver. It's a great reason to get out and enjoy some of your old favorites and maybe even discover some new ones!

Cape Cod Restaurant Week has been showcasing the delicious talent of the Cape restaurant community on a bi-annual basis since its establishment in the Fall of 2009. As restaurants sign up for this spring's dining extravaganza, be sure to check back often for participating restaurant information and menus. And get ready to make those reservations! 

Restaurant Week on Cape Cod

One of my favorite weeks is coming soon!

Restaurant Week Cape Cod is Monday, Oct 8th to Sunday, Oct 14th
and will include nearly 30 fine dining locations across the Cape! Reservation books are just
beginning to show some space, so there is no better time to enjoy these eateries as they prepare the fruits of the year's harvest in characteristically elegant fashion. Many top- quality, locally-owned businesses are offering their particular variations on a 3 or 4-course exhibition menu at a fixed bargain price.  Prices start at $25 for a three course meal.  So hurry down and enjoy the feast.

Make your reservations today at www.whalewalkinn.com.  See you soon!

Off-Season Rates are in Effect at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa, Cape Cod

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR OFF SEASON RATES and enjoy the off season quiet of Cape Cod. Walk the beaches, stroll through our quaint villages, and delight in our fruits of the sea. See you at the Inn -- Make your reservations online at www.whalewalkinn.com or call us at 508-255-0617.

This weekend in Eastham is the Windmill Weekend.  Browse the artist's booths, enjoy the entertainment, and watch a good old-fashioned parade.  See the schedule below:

Windmill Green Entertainment at the Gazebo

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Allegretto with Denya Levine	A family musical adventure
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Chandler Travis Three-O + 1
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.	Cranberry Shores
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	Sarah Burrill
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.	The Rip-It-Ups
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	Toast and Jam	Enjoy this group while you eat dinner!
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	Family Square Dancing	Dave Perrault, Caller

Windmill Green Events

11:00 a.m.	"The Eastham Game"	Information-based scavenger hunt starts at the Library Booth
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Family Games	Fun for young and old!
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Photo Contest Voting	Vote at the Raffle Booth
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Bayside Skippers	A great jump rope show for all ages
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Trevor the Juggler	An amazing show on the Windmill Green!
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Children's Games	Ages 8 and under
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Poekoelan Demo	Martial arts demo from Willy's Gym
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.	Cookout on the Green	All are welcome. The Fire Association will provide the grill, cooks, condiments, and paper goods. Bring your own meat for the grill!

Events Around Town

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Open Space Walk	Upper Boat Meadow/South Eastham Conservation Area	Meet at Upper Boat Meadow trailhead on Smith Lane
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Sand Art Contest	First Encounter Beach	8:30 a.m. - Registration starts 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Building 12:00 p.m. - Winners announced
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Eastham Painters Guild Exhibit and Sale	Eastham Town Hall Lawn
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Craft Show	Nauset Regional High School, Cable Road	Held indoors - rain or shine!
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Antique and Classic Vehicle Show	Elks Lodge, 1 McKoy Road	See Event Info page for details and registration info.
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Museum Open Houses	Swift-Daley Museum, Tool Museum, Dill Beach House	Next to Post Office on Route 6
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Friends of the Eastham Library Book Sale	Eastham Library, 190 Samoset Road

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Penniman House Tour	Penniman House, Fort Hill Road	Reservations needed, call 508-255-3421
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Schoolhouse Museum Open House	Schoolhouse Museum	Across from National Seashore Visitor's Center

The Sandwich Glass Museum is preparing to host its 25th Annual Cape Cod Glass Show & Sale on Saturday, September 15 10 - 5, and Sunday, September 16, 11 - 4 in St. Theresa's Hall, Corpus Christi Church, located at Exit 3 off Route 6 (Mid-Cape Highway) at 324 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, East Sandwich, MA 02537. Nationally-prominent glass dealers will show unique antique and contemporary collectible American and European glassware. Visitors will have the opportunity to see, examine and acquire glass of practically every age and description. Learn about the Cape Cod Glass Club, meet the dealers and discuss all aspects of glass and glass collecting. Admission to the Glass Show will allow entry to the Sandwich Glass Museum for the weekend.  Then drive up to the National Seashore and see the beauty of our beaches.  Hope to see you at the Inn!  For reservations book online or call us at 508-255-0617.

Pan Mass Travels Past the Whalewalk Inn & Spa -- Things to Do for the Weekend

Always exciting the weekend of the Pan Mass Race from Sturbridge to Provincetown.  Sunday morning cyclists will zoom past the The Whalewalk Inn while guests are having breakfast, or cheering the riders on to the victory as they raise money for the Jimmy Fund. 

On August 4th from noon to 4 p.m., the Edward Gorey House in Yarmouth Port will hold its fourth annual Fantastagorey Day! Fun for all ages, there will be food, entertainment, games, face painting and prizes, and winners of the annual art contest will be announced. Share the joy of reading with games, activities and performances inspired by your favorite children's books. All activities are free! More information is available at www.edwardgoreyhouse.org.

The Cape Cod Antique Dealers Association's 42nd Annual Antiques Show will be held at the Nauset Middle School in Orleans on Saturday, August 4th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Quality dealers from across the Cape and throughout New England will present a wide array of 18th, 19th, and early 20th century antiques! Admission to the show is just $6, $5 with a show card or ad, and children and students with IDs will be admitted free. Proceeds from the show benefit the Association's Scholarship Fund and Cultural Endowment Fund. Visit www.ccada.com for information.

Sandwich Glass Museum presents its summer exhibition, Sandwich Redux, from August 1st through October 31st. The exhibit celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Contemporary Studio Glass Movement, and welcomes some of the nation's renowned glass artists to create an innovative interpretation of a piece from the Museum's collection reflecting the glass made in Sandwich from 1825-1907. The exhibit is curated by Dorothy Hogan-Schofield, the Sandwich Historical Society and Glass Museum's long-time curator and an authority on Sandwich glass.

The 8th Annual Provincetown Jazz Festival will be held on August 11th & 13th at the Provincetown Town Hall and at the Cotuit Center for the Arts! The festival on Saturday will be begin at 8 p.m. at the Provincetown Town Hall, and feature jazz musicans Alex Brown, Sharon Clark, Paul Carr, Chris Grasso, Joe McCarthy and Zach Brown. The concert Monday evening at the Cotuit Center for the Arts kicks off at 8 p.m. and features jazz artists Debra Mann, Steve Ahern and Bruce Abbott, Fred Boyle, Ron Ormsby and Bart Weisman. Making a special guest appearance will be vocalist Tedi Marsh. Tickets are $25 per concert - visit ProvincetownJazzFestival.org to buy yours! Festival supported by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce.