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Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Fall for the Arts -- Cape Cod's Art Community Shines

Fall for the Arts: October 2 - 4, 2009

Once again The Cape Cod Arts Foundation is showcasing performances and exhibitions highlighting the region’s exciting cultural scene. You will have the opportunity to meet and talk with exhibiting artists in hundreds of venues including museums, galleries, restaurants and parks. You can enjoy a sampling of the fine cuisine of the area. Enjoy live entertainment; discover cultural organizations; take a walk through history, and even create works of art!

Eastham -- Gateway to the National Seashore will be part of this exciting weekend. Here are some of the places involved. So come down, stay at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa; enjoy our art collections, and have a fun-filled weekend.

Collector's World, Route 6, Eastham 508-255-3616 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Gifts, antiques and collectibles

Eastham Public Library 190 Samoset Rd., Eastham 508-240-5950 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Genealogy and local history collection, plus online genealogy resources

Gristmill Antiques Gallery 2320 Route 6, Eastham 508-240-0033 Friday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Primitive, Victorian, retro and modern pieces, vintage clothing, silver, furniture, Asian collections and nautical artifacts, and antique and vintage books

Kitson Fine Arts 20 Massasoit Rd., Eastham 508-255-6426 Call for hours Artwork by Cape Cod artist Jack Kitson

Lucy J'ss Glass 480 Massasoit Rd., Eastham 508-255-5920 Call for hours. Glass art crafted on site; jewelry, stained glass, fused glass, supplies and classes

Nauset Light Ocean View Drive, Eastham 508-240-2612 Saturday: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Full Moon Tour; free, call for details. Sunday: 1 - 4 p.m.: Tour and explore one of Cape Cods iconic lighthouses; free

The Schoolhouse Museum 6 Nauset Rd., Eastham 508-255-6896 Saturday: 1 - 4 p.m. Housed in a one-room schoolhouse built in 1869, the museum displays objects from the town's history, including farming, shipwrecks, the Life Saving Service, Native American artifacts, the school and daily life in town.; a replica schoolroom offers children of all ages a chance to step back in time and play school.

Whispering Wings Wildlife Art 460 Quason Dr., North Eastham 508-415-5189 Friday - Sunday: 9 am - 4:30 pm Decoys and original wood carvings centered around waterfowl, shorebirds, wildfowl, raptors, fish and a wide variety of birds found throughout native New England and North America; each woodcarving is a one of a kind, unique work of art. Fall for the Arts special: 10% discount

Join us for a beautiful Cape Cod Weekend at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa.

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Friday, September 11, 2009

Windmill Festival at Eastham, Cape Cod -- Gateway Town to the National Seashore

Excitment on Old Cape Cod! Visit us in Eastham and enjoy the Windmill Festival. Here is a listing of events for you to read through. So hurry on down to enjoy the Whalewalk Inn and the Windmill happenings.

There are many fun things to do. There will be a road race on September 13th for all you energetic runners. After the race enjoy the Chowdah contest. Sample the chowders and cast your vote for the best.

Get your artistic talents in gear and join the fun with the sand sculpture contest. All ages are welcome to create their best in sand. And, all you viewers of this great art can cast your vote for the "Viewer's Best of Show."

The antique vehicle show will be held on Saturday also. Prizes will be awarded after judging by a local garage owner. There will also be awards for Voter's Choice and the Chairperson's Choice Award. Know I see some great old cars on the road during the summer. Take a step back in time and cast your vote for the winners/

At Nauset High School, on Saturday there will be a craft fair. Start your holiday shopping early and find that unique gift for that someone special.

During the day at the Windmill, there will be music, dancing, jumping rope, bag pipers and more. The weekend will culminate with a grand parade down Route 6.

See you for all the festivities. Call today for rates and availability at the Inn.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Labor Day Weekend on Cape Cod

Pack your bags for the traditional last weekend of summer -- although Cape Cod weather is amazing throughout all of September (bright blue sky, clean, clear air, high 70 days, low 60 nights). This weekend we are having our Labor Day Scavenger Hunt and first prize is a two-night stay in our Carriage House 5 or 6 rooms -- depending on availability. We still have a couple of rooms available -- three-night minimum, but have a couple of two-nights available.

After looking for all your scavenger treasures, we will celebrate the winners with a complimentary picnic. The menu will include smoked ribs, chicken, and beef brisket. We will have Ann's best baked beans ever, Hot German Potato Salad, White Balsamic Corn Salad, Sir Cricket's Famous Cole Slaw, Joe Muir's Famous Bean Salad (Whalewalk Inn Style), Asian Peanut, Snap Pea and Sweet Potato Salad, and Chocolate, Chocolate Brownies.

Winners of the Scavenger Hunt will be announced after dinner. So check our availability and we will see you at the Inn.

The first week of September begins our mid-week specials. Check them out on our Specials Page. There is a three-night minimum -- so come for a quiet stay on Cape Cod, gourmet breakfasts, beautiful seas, sunny days, and star studded nights.

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