 Fall for the Arts - OrleansBesides all the great participation in Eastham for this festive weekend, check out what is available right next door in Orleans. Remember to make your reservations at the Whalewalk Inn so you will be close to all the festivities. (Original Watercolor of Patio at Whalewalk Inn by Karol Wycoff.)
Addison Art Gallery 43 Route 28, Orleans 508-255-6200 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.Exhibit: Group show of works by artists from across the United States and France Saturday: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Fall for the Arts reception
ArtWorks! 57 Route 6A, Orleans 508-255-1187 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.Exhibit: SNAPS! Iconic Photographs from the 60s and Beyond: Solo artist, multimedia show, featuring work of Grammy award-winning photographer Rowland Scherman; reservations suggested; call for details
Designs by S & R 85 Route 6A, Orleans 508-240-3608 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Traditional and antique-style jewelry crafted by owner Steven Drysdale Doug Johnson Gallery 76 Route 6A, Orleans 508-221-8419 Friday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Contemporary abstract paintings inspired by the New York School by Orleans artist Doug Johnson Eastwind Gallery 34 Main St., Orleans 508-240-2133 Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.Cooperative gallery with pottery and paintings by 12 Cape artists
Elizabeth Rowley Gallery 84 Route 6A, Orleans508-255-3690 Friday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.Contemporary Impressionist paintings of New England landscapes and street scenes by local artists, including Loretta Feeney and Mary GiammariSaturday: 2 - 4 p.m. - pastel demonstration by 21 in Truro artist Lorraine Trenholm; refreshments
Frame Center 83 Old Colony Way, Orleans 508-240-6633 Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Custom framing ad framed prints by local artistsFall for the Arts special: 50% off selected picture frame molding and 30% off all other picture frame molding
Gallery at 31 Main 31 Main St., Orleans 508-247-9469 Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.Exhibit: Lower Cape Art Teachers Show: Mixed media in a variety of styles; gallery artists paint en plein air in Orleans town center.
Honey Candle 37 Main St., Orleans 508-255-7031 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday: noon - 4 p.m.Beeswax and bayberry candles handmade on the premises and classic and contemporary candle holders
Kemp Pottery 9 Route 6A, Orleans 508-255-5853 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wheel-thrown and hand-built stoneware and porcelain ware; studio demonstrations
Oceana 1 Main Street Square, Orleans 508-240-1414 Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Three galleries with gifts, jewelry, art and home decor, many crafted by local artisans
Pleasant Bay Antiques, Inc. 540 South Orleans Rd., Orleans 508-255-0930 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Early American antique furniture and accessoriesFall for the Arts discount.
Pleasant Bay Trading Company 80-82 Route 6A, Orleans 508-255-5310 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Custom-made tables by Dan Davis and primitive reproduction home decorFall for the Arts special: All floor-cloths on sale Rock Harbor Gallery 104 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans 508-255-3747 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Original watercolors, gicle prints and cards by Kely KnowlesSunday: 9 a.m. - noon: Art class: Painting a Rock Harbor Sunset: Watercolor instruction by Kely Knowles; $40 ($50, including materials); reservations required; call for details
Sea Shell Pottery 95 West Rd., Orleans 508-255-7138 Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Handcrafted stoneware by Mikael Carstanjen
Snow Library 67 Main St., Orleans 508-240-3760 Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Works by local artists on display in the Craine Room and turn-of-the-century photographs by H.K. Cummings of Orleans and Eastham
Tree's Place 60 Route 6A, Orleans 508-255-1330 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Gallery specializes in realism, impressionism and post-modernism; also gifts and domestic and imported ceramic and natural stone tiles
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT Land Ho! Route 6A and Cove Road, Orleans 508-255-5165 Saturday: 10 p.m.: Music by Typhoon Ferri
Joe's Bar & Grille 5 Beach Rd., Orleans 508-255-0212 Friday: 10 p.m.: Music by Link Montana Saturday: 10 p.m.: Music by The Rip-It-Ups
Join in all the fun and take advantage of all that the Cape has to offer. Labels: Arts, Cape Cod Arts and Crafts, Cape Cod Dining, Craft Show, Festival, Galleries, Music
Fall for the Arts: October 2 - 4, 2009Once 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. Labels: Antiques, Art, Arts, Cape Cod Arts and Crafts, Cape Cod Lighthouses, Festival, Food, Galleries, Lighthouse, Museum Tour, Tours
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 13 th 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. Labels: Antiques, Art, Cape Cod Arts and Crafts, Cape Cod Chowdah' Suppers, Car Show, Chowdah, Craft Show, Dance, Festival, Food, Parade, Picnic, Shopping
 Wondering what to do for vacation? Well, check out the June events below and all your questions will be answered. You can enjoy summer theatre, arts and crafts shows, historical tours and Bonnie Snow will take you on an amazing cemetery tour. You will even see where the Harding family has their family plot -- and then you can stay in one of the family home of Henry Harding, right here at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa. Stay at a whaling captain's home and become a part of its history.
Baseball at its best is back and looking forward to a great season. Games for June are listed with time and place so you can plan to see your favorite team or teams. So don't forget to bring the peanuts and Cracker Jack.
Also, Father's Day is not far away. Give Dad a special time away (at the Inn). After a gourmet breakfast at the Inn, he can enjoy the car show in Hyannis, sample Chowdah from area restaurants at the Big Blue Tent in Hyannis, and then end the day with a game of baseball. Orleans will take on Chatham at the Orleans field. We will supply the blanket or beach chairs, and Dad can take a picnic supper to the game. Doesn't get much better. Take advantage of all the fun events that June has to offer -- come back to the Inn for peace and quiet after a hectic day -- and enjoy all that the Cape has to offer.
June 10-July 12
“The Bald Soprano”, 7:30pm Wednesday through Sunday. WHAT’s Julie Harris Stage, Route 6, Wellfleet. 508-349-WHAT.
Wednesday, June 10
Architectural Walking Tour, 1pm. Guided walking tour along Route 6A. History & architecture of the “Captain’s Mile”. Rain date 6/11. Presented by the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth. 1.25 hour, limited to 25, reservations required. $5; $3 HSOY members. Meet at the Captain Bangs Hallet House, 11 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port. 508-362-3021.
Friday, June 12
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Falmouth @ Brewster 5pm, Orleans @ Yarmouth-Dennis 5pm, Wareham @ Chatham 7pm, Bourne @ Hyannis 7pm.
Saturday, June 13
Annual Learn to Fish Day, 10am-3pm. Hands on casting, rigging, knot tying. Boat safety tips, demos, fish & tackle experts, scrapbooking. Popular saltwater marine tank, casting contest. Fun events & prizes for kids. Contests, crab races. Sponsored by the Cape Cod Salties Sportsfishing Club in cooperation with the Town of Dennis. Free! Residents’ area of West Dennis Beach, West Dennis.
Walking Tour of Historic Quivet Neck, 10:30am. Presented by the Dennis Historical Society. Tour guided by historian Brendan Joyce. Rain date 6/14. Meet at the Jacob Sears Library, 23 Center Street, East Dennis.
2009 Annual Strawberry Festival & Plant Sale, 12pm-4pm. Rain or shine. Strawberry shortcake. Variety of plants for sale. Music by the Note-Ables and the Good Time Guys throughout the afternoon. $5 per person. Orleans Historical Society, Main Street & School Road, Orleans.
The Tastes of Truro, 3pm. Part of Truro’s Tercentennial Celebration. Truro Vineyards, 11 Shore Rd., N. Truro.
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Yarmouth-Dennis @ Bourne 5pm, Hyannis @ Chatham 7pm, Harwich @ Falmouth 7pm, Brewster @ Orleans 7pm, Cotuit @ Wareham 7pm.
PAAM’s Spring Consignment Auction, 7pm. Live auction of rare and vintage work. Free admission. Provincetown Art Association & Museum, 460 Commercial St., Provincetown. 508-487-1750.
June 13 & 14th
Annual Cape Cod Maritime Museum Festival, 10am-4pm. Explore tall ships. Exhibits, boat builders, arts & crafts, children’s entertainment, music, pirates, seafood, walking tours, harbor cruises. Free admission. Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South St. & Aselton Park (next to museum), Hyannis. 508-775-1723.
June 13 & 27
Winslow Crocker House, tours on the hour from 11am-4pm on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month through 10/15. Admission: $4. Circa 1780. 250 Route 6A, Yarmouth Port, 617-227-3957, ext. 256.
Sunday, June 14
Art Show & Sale, 11am-5pm. Rain date 6/28. Yarmouth Art Guild. Lawn of Bank of American and Cape Cod Cooperative Bank, Route 6A, Yarmouth Port.
Truro Cemetery Tour, 1pm. Part of Truro’s Tercentennial Celebration. Old Meet at North Cemetery, drive to Snow and First Parish Cemeteries.
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Chatham @ Brewster 5pm, Falmouth @ Cotuit 5pm, Wareham @ Bourne 5:30pm, Orleans @ Harwich 5:30pm, Yarmouth-Dennis @ Hyannis 7pm
Monday, June 15
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Bourne @ Cotuit 5pm, Chatham @ Yarmouth-Dennis 5pm, Brewster @ Harwich 7pm, Falmouth @ Orleans 7pm, Hyannis @ Wareham 7pm.
Tuesday, June 16
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Wareham @ Brewster 5pm, Harwich @ Yarmouth-Dennis 5pm, Cotuit @ Chatham 7pm, Bourne @ Falmouth 7pm, Orleans @ Hyannis 7pm.
“I Got Sick, Then I Got Better”, 8pm. By Jenny Allen. One woman’s funny story of survival. $32 & $25. WHAT’s Julie Harris Stage, Route 6, Wellfleet. 508-349-WHAT.
June 17-21
11th Annual Provincetown International Film Festival, honoring innovation in filmmaking. Screenings, parties, workshops and other special events including a Night at the Drive in with Charles Busch and a “Mama Mia” sing-a-long at the Ptown High School on Sunday. Venues throughout Provincetown. 508-487-FILM
Thursday, June 18
Sea Captain’s Open House, 1pm. Capt. Bangs Hallet House opens for the season. Cape Cod’s only fully-furnished sea captain’s home open to the public. Captain Bangs Hallet House, 11 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port. 508-362-3021.
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Brewster @ Yarmouth-Dennis 5pm, Falmouth @ Hyannis 7pm, Cotuit @ Orleans 7pm, Harwich @ Wareham 7pm.
Friday, June 19
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Brewster @ Cotuit 5pm, Chatham @ Falmouth 7pm, Hyannis @ Harwich 7pm, Bourne @ Orleans 7pm, Yarmouth-Dennis @ Wareham 7pm.
Saturday, June 20
7th Annual Run/Walk for the Arts, 9am. Competitive, non-competitive, adults, children. Begins and ends at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., S. Yarmouth. 508-760-2015.
Josiah Dennis Manse Opening Reception, 1pm-4pm. Presented by the Dennis Historical Society. 1745 schoolhouse, herb gardens. Refreshments. 1736 Josiah Dennis Manse Museum, 77 Nobscusset Road, Dennis.
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Orleans @ Brewster 5pm, Bourne @ Yarmouth-Dennis 5pm, Wareham @ Falmouth 5:30pm, Harwich @ Chatham 7pm, Cotuit @ Hyannis 7pm.
Sunday, June 21
15th Annual Father’s Day Main Street Car Show, 9:30am-1:30pm. Over 400 special interest cars, free admission. Fun for the whole family. Presented by the Hyannis Chamber. Main Street, Hyannis.
Annual WCOD Chowder Fest, 12pm. Sample chowder from area restaurants. Entertainment. $10 ($15 day of), children under 10 $4. Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West Main St., Hyannis. 508-775-5630.
Brooks Academy Open House & Season Opening, 2pm-4pm. Opening of baseball exhibit “Harwich Boys of Summer”. Music provided by the Harwich Town Band. Free. Harwich Historical Society. Brooks Academy Museum, 90 Parallel Street, Harwich. 508-432-8089.
Annual Strawberry Festival, 2pm-4pm. Fresh strawberry shortcake. Adults $5, children 12 and under $3. Honoring Father’s Day. Garden behind the Preservation Hall, 300 Main Street, Wellfleet.
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Wareham @ Cotuit 5pm, Falmouth @ Yarmouth-Dennis 5pm, Harwich @ Bourne 5:30pm, Brewster @ Hyannis 7pm, Chatham @ Orleans 7pm.
Harwich Town Band Concert, 7pm. Pilgrim Congregational Church, Route 28, Harwichport. 508-432-1668.
June 20 & 21
Annual Brewster Drummer Boy Park Arts & Crafts Show, 9:30am-5pm. Free admission. Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A, Brewster.
2009 Hands on the Arts Festival, 10am-5pm. Juried arts & craft show with original works by more than 50 local artists. Free activities and instruction under the tent from noon to 4pm. Entertainment including storytelling, puppetry and music. Windmill Green, Route 6, Eastham. 508-240-5915.
Monday, June 22
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Chatham @ Brewster 5pm, Yarmouth-Dennis @ Cotuit 5pm, Hyannis @ Bourne 6pm, Falmouth @ Harwich 7pm, Orleans @ Wareham 7pm.
June 22-July 4
“Musical of Musicals” - The Musical! 8pm, Monday through Saturday. Cape Playhouse, 820 Main Street/Route 6A, Dennis. 877-385-3911.
Tuesday, June 23
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Wareham @ Hyannis 7pm, Harwich @ Orleans 7pm.
Wednesday, June 24
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Bourne @ Brewster 5pm, Yarmouth-Dennis @ Chatham 7pm, Cotuit @ Falmouth 7pm.
Summer Jazz with Bart Weisman, 6pm. Featuring vocalist Lori Colombo. $15. Provincetown Art Association & Museum, 460 Commercial St., Provincetown. 508-487-1750.
“Hopper House Then and Now”, 7pm. How 70 years have changed the Truro landscape Hopper painted. Part of Truro’s Tercentennial Celebration. Truro Public Library, 5 Library Ln., No. Truro.
Thursday, June 25
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Hyannis @ Cotuit 5pm, Orleans @ Yarmouth-Dennis 5pm, Falmouth @ Bourne 6pm, Brewster @ Harwich 7pm, Chatham @ Wareham 7pm.
Friday, June 26
Bonnie Snow’s Cemetery Walk, 10am. Approx. 1 hour. $3, children free. Meet at the Orleans Historical Society, Meeting House Museum, 3 River Road, Orleans. 508-240-1329.
44th Annual Season Lobster Roll Suppers, 4:30pm-7:30pm. Fridays through 9/4. Eat in or take out. First United Church, 16 Cross Street, Chatham. 508-945-0474.
Friday Night Grill, 5pm-7pm. Hot dogs, hamburgers, more. St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 625 Main Street, Chatham. 508-945-2832.
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Bourne @ Chatham 7pm, Brewster @ Falmouth @ 7pm, Harwich @ Hyannis 7pm, Yarmouth-Dennis @ Orleans 7pm, Cotuit @ Wareham 7pm.
Saturday, June 27
Treasure Trove & Silent Auction, 9am-2pm. Gently used books, household items, jewelry, plants and new handmade craft items. Presented by the Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary, Barnstable Branch. Howard Masonic Lodge, Rte. 28 & Davis Rd., South Yarmouth.
36th Annual Open Air Antiques Fair, 9am-4pm, rain or shine. Presented by the Brewster Historical Society. Free parking, admission 45, children under 12 free. Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A, Brewster.
Bob McCourt 5K Road Race, 9:30am. Begins at Municipal Parking Lot, Main St., Harwichport.
21st Annual Garden Tour, 10am-4pm. Rain or shine. Sponsored by the Orleans Improvement Assoc. Tickets $15 advance, $20 day of tour, available at Nory’s, Main Street Gourmet, Snow’s and Agway. Orleans.
First Annual Wellfleet Garden Tour, tour 12pm-4pm, reception 4pm-6pm. Rain date 6/28. Self-guided tour of private gardens, reception at one of the gardens. $35 pp. Proceeds benefit the Wellfleet Preservation Hall and the Wellfleet Community Garden.
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Yarmouth-Dennis @ Brewster 5pm, Chatham @ Cotuit 5pm, Hyannis @ Falmouth 5:30pm, Wareham @ Harwich 7pm, Bourne @ Orleans 7pm.
25th Anniversary Gala, 6:30pm. A birthday party complete with food, drinks & entertainment. $150. WHAT’s Julie Harris Stage & WHAT for Kids Tent, Route 6, Wellfleet. 508-349-WHAT.
Sunday, June 28
31st Annual Chatham Harbor Run/Walk, 12pm. Begins at Chatham High School, Crowell Road, Chatham.
62nd Annual Blessing of the Fleet, 1pm. A Provincetown Portuguese Festival tradition. Mass at 10:30am at St. Peters, procession from the church to the pier from 12pm to 1pm, blessing at 1pm at MacMillan Pier, Provincetown.
A Victorian Tea Party, 1pm-4pm. Presented by the Dennis Historical Society. Tea and refreshments. Tour of Capt. Baker’s home, the Barn featuring a country store and antique tools and the Driftwood Zoo. 1801 Jericho Historical Center, 90 Old Main Street, W. Dennis.
“Rails to Harwich and Beyond”, 2pm. Talk on the Lower Cape railroads in the early 20th century. Free with admission. Harwich Historical Society. Brooks Academy Museum, 90 Parallel Street, Harwich. 508-432-8089.
Great Music on Sunday @ 5, 5pm. “Broadway Baby!” $15, 12 and under free. Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 236 Commercial Street, Provincetown.
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Hyannis @ Cotuit 5pm, Brewster @ Wareham 5pm, Falmouth @ Yarmouth-Dennis 5pm, Harwich @ Bourne 5:30pm, Orleans @ Chatham 5:30pm.
“Phèdre”, 8pm. By Jean Racine, new version by Ted Hughes. HD live broadcast from London’s National Theater. Starring Helen Mirren. $24, $22 seniors. WHAT’s Julie Harris Stage, Route 6, Wellfleet. 508-349-WHAT.
Monday, June 29
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Chatham @ Brewster 5pm, Cotuit @ Bourne 6pm, Orleans @ Falmouth 7pm, Yarmouth-Dennis @ Harwich 7pm, Hyannis @ Wareham 7pm.
Tuesday, June 30
Cape Cod Baseball League Games: Harwich @ Brewster 5pm, Cotuit @ Yarmouth-Dennis 5pm, Falmouth @ Chatham 7pm, Bourne @ Hyannis 7pm, Wareham @ Orleans 7pm.
“Summer Solstice”, 7pm. Screening of the 1981 movie filmed in Truro starring Henry Fonda and Myrna Loy. Part of Truro’s Tercentennial Celebration. Truro Public Library, 5 Library Ln., No. Truro.
Lecture: “Captain’s Gam”, 7:30pm. Local salts swap stories about Rock Harbor in the old days. Orleans Historical Society, Meeting House Museum, 3 River Road, Orleans. 508-240-1329.
Besides all the above activities, there are beaches, beaches and more beaches that you must visit for a fabulous stay on Cape Cod. See you at the Inn! Labels: 5K Runs, Antiques, Art, Auction, Baseball, Car Show, Cemetery Tours, Chowdah, Craft Show, Father's Day, Festival, Food, Lectures, Museum Tour, Music, Picnic, Tag Sale, Theatre, Tours, Wine
 Cape Cod Maritime Days are in full swing! Please see previous blogs for happenings across Cape Cod. Sunday May 24th , besides being chock full of activities, we will host our Memorial Day Picnic. Kevin and Brendan will be smokin' some great meats and the rest of the staff will be making salads for your dining pleasure. Also, this will be our first ever Scavenger Hunt -- first prize, a two-night stay at the Inn. Some restrictions will apply, but anytime at the Inn is a great time. SUNDAY, MAY 24Boat Tour of the Historic Lower Cape Time: 11a.m.-12 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. Location: The River, Orleans to Pleasant Bay Join Blue Claw Boat Tours for a one-hour narrated boat tour through the Lower Cape’s most pristine rivers, bays and island passages to learn about their history. View working fishermen and bay men as they go through the centuries old traditon of harvesting the sea. Glimpse diverse wildlife, including seals, shorebirds and waterfowl. Dress warmly, non-slip footwear preferred. Cost: $20 per passenger Information: Reservations required. Call 508-240-5783 Eastern Mountain Sports Kayak Fishing Tour Come fish on the kayak sponsored by Eastern Mountain Sports/Hyannis and Cape Cod Fly Fishing. $150 per person includes kayak rental and guide tour with professional Fly Fishing guide Michael Mullaney of www.capecodflyfishing.com Contact Michael at 508-208-2265. Anglers can spin fish or try their hand at fly fishing. Cost: $150 Information: Contact Michael at 508-208-2265 Harbor Your Arts Artist Shanties Location: Bismore Park, Ocean Street, Hyannis Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Harbor Your Arts artist shanties are a unique harborfront location for artists to create and sell their work. All work is juried, and includes painting, photography, glass blowing, jewelry and more! Cost: Free Kayak the Waterways of the Lower Cape Time: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Paddle to Nauset Beach Investigate different coastal habitats during these exceptional kayak tours that include kayak instruction and environmental education. Certified kayak instructor and coastal educator, Dick Hilmer will lead you through sheltered creeks, into bays and marshes, and towards islands rich in cultural history. During the three-hour coastal exploration, the certified guides of Explore Cape Cod Tours will provide professional instruction in easy to paddle, comfortable and stable tandem kayaks. Perfect for novice or experienced paddlers. All equipment is provided including kayak, paddle, lifejacket and instruction – just bring a smile and a bottle of water, and $30 per person. Information: Due to space limitations, reservations are required. Please call 508-240-1211. You will receive directions upon making your reservations. Marine Rummage Sale Location: Osterville Museum, 155 West Bay Road, Osterville Held outside on museum grounds, this old-fashioned rummage sale will feature maritime items. Proceeds to benefit the Osterville Museums’ children’s programs. Cost: Free to attend Information: 508-428-5861 Tours at Nauset Lighthouse Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Location: Nauset Light, North Eastham Guided tours of the lighthouse, open to the public. Please park in the Nauset Beach parking lot. Cost: Donations are welcome Information: 508-240-2612 Walking Tour of the Three Sisters Lighthouses Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Meet at Nauset Light Beach parking lot in Eastham These 19th century lighthouse once provided a beacon for sailors off the shore of nauset Light. Come and learn of their history and importance. Half-mile walk. Cost: Free Information: 508-255-3421 We look forward to hearing from you, and remember to book early for Memorial Day Weekend. It promises to be a great weekend. Labels: Arts, Barbeque, Beach, Boating Expo, Craft Show, Festival, Food, Kayak, Lectures, Lighthouse, Model Boat Show, Museum Tour, Picnic, Tag Sale, Tours
 What an exciting day at The Whalewalk Inn & Spa! We just received a congratulatory letter that the Inn is a winner in Cape Cod Life's 2009 Best of the Cape & Islands Readers' Poll. (Not just winners, but GOLD WINNER!) The letter states "Our readers have a great loyalty to the magazine, and they take pride in voting for their favorite places on the Cape and Islands--you were voted among the very best! The results will be published in the June 2009 issue of Cape Cod Life. By the end of this month, this special issue will be on sale in retail outlets." Thank you to all who have stayed with us and voted for us. We appreciate your loyalty, and the fact that you took the time to vote for us. Mother's Day is fast approaching and we do have a little availability, if you are interested in a getaway. Check our availability page for room choice. Also, Maritime Days are fast approaching and we are offering the mid-week (Sunday through Thursday 40% Off your room rate) special. Weekends are still our off season rates. Read some of the past blogs to see what is being offered for Maritime Days -- kayak trips, nature walks, sea tales and talks, lighthouse tours and much more. Be the first on your block to enjoy this seasons Wellfleet oysters, clam chowdah' and lobster. Golf courses are up and running, so plan a day of golf also. A fun day of golf is 9 holes at Highland Links in Truro, lunch at the Book Store in Wellfleet, while enjoying a water view, and then 9 more holes at Chequessette Golf Course. A day trip to Nantucket makes for an exciting trip. Book through us and receive $6.00 off on each ticket. These tickets are available for the Hy-Line Cruises. You can upgrade these tickets to the first class section and receive complimentary breakfast treats and evening cheese and crackers. You can also upgrade to the Hy-Line Fast Ferry upon arrival for the 40 minute trip over. You will still have the $6.00 discount, but it cannot be booked in advance. Make your reservations today and we look forward to seeing you at the Inn. Labels: Beach, Chowdah, Discount, Festival, Food, Golf, Hiking, Kayak, Lectures, Mother's Day, Oysters, Press Releases, Romantic Getaway, Room Special, Sale, specials, Tours
 April showers are definitely out of the way, and Cape Cod is "busting out" with flowers and activities. May 21st is the last day for Cape Cod Maritime Days and it is chock full of activities. So make your reservations at The Whalewalk Inn & Spa for a Maritime Getaway. Also, please read previous blogs for activities from May 13th on celebrating the Sea Heritage of Cape Cod.SATURDAY, MAY 235th Annual Ocean to the Bay Road Race Time: 9 a.m. Location: Highland Light Road, North Truro Five-mile run/walk from Highland Lighthouse to the bay and back, to benefit the lighthouse preservation. Awards, raffles and refreshments. Cost: $15 registration fee Information: 508-487-1121 Boat Tour of the Historic Lower Cape Time: 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. Location: The River, Orleans to Pleasant Bay Join Blue Claw Boat Tours for a one-hour narrated boat tour through the Lower Cape’s most pristine rivers, bays and island passages to learn about their history. View working fishermen and bay men as they go through the centuries old traditon of harvesting the sea. Glimpse diverse wildlife, including seals, shorebirds and waterfowl. Dress warmly, non-slip footwear preferred. Cost: $20 per passenger Information: Reservations required. Call 508-240-5783 Boatbuilding Demonstration Time: 9 a.m. to noon Location: Boat shop behind Woods Hole Historical Museum, 579 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole Come visit the ongoing boatbuilding demonstration program, with participants on hand to answer questions. Information: 508-548-7270 Eastern Mountain Sports Kayak Fishing Tour Come fish on the kayak sponsored by Eastern Mountain Sports/Hyannis and Cape Cod Fly Fishing. $150 per person includes kayak rental and guide tour with professional Fly Fishing guide Michael Mullaney of www.capecodflyfishing.com Contact Michael at 508-208-2265. Anglers can spin fish or try their hand at fly fishing. Cost: $150 Information: Contact Michael at 508-208-2265 Harbor Your Arts Artist Shanties Location: Bismore Park, Ocean Street, Hyannis Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Harbor Your Arts artist shanties are a unique harborfront location for artists to create and sell their work. All work is juried, and includes painting, photography, glass blowing, jewelry and more! Cost: Free Kayak the Waterways of the Lower Cape Time: 6 to 8:30 a.m. Location: Sampson’s Island, Pleasant Bay Investigate different coastal habitats during these exceptional kayak tours that include kayak instruction and environmental education. Certified kayak instructor and coastal educator, Dick Hilmer will lead you through sheltered creeks, into bays and marshes, and towards islands rich in cultural history. During the three-hour coastal exploration, the certified guides of Explore Cape Cod Tours will provide professional instruction in easy to paddle, comfortable and stable tandem kayaks. Perfect for novice or experienced paddlers. All equipment is provided including kayak, paddle, lifejacket and instruction – just bring a smile and a bottle of water, and $30 per person. Information: Due to space limitations, reservations are required. Please call 508-240-1211 or email dhilmer@explorecapecod.com. You will receive directions upon making your reservations. Maritime Exhibit at Captain Bangs Hallet House Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Location: Captain Bangs Hallet House, 11 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouthport The maritime collection of the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth will be open for display. Includes historical artifacts, paintings and ship models. Cost: Free Information: 508-362-3021 Maritime Matinee: “The City that Lit the World” Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Location: Province Lands Visitor Center, Race Point Road, Provincetown Take an armchair journey to New Bedford during the height of the whaling industry. New Bedford was the mid 19th century’s preeminent whaling port and for a time “the richest city in the world.” This history is preserved today at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, where visitors can stroll its cobblestone streets, tour the world’s largest whaling museum, visit a whaling merchant’s home and whaleman's chapel, and walk a 19th century schooner’s decks. The 45-minute program includes the film and brief remarks by a park ranger. Cost: Free Information: 508-957-0738 A Whaling Family’s Story Time: 11 a.m. to noon Location: Meet at the Penniman House at Fort Hill in Eastham Learn about the Penniman family through a tour of their home and stories of their travels. Examine some of the hardships, adventures and lifestyle of a whaling family. Cost: Free Information: Reservations required! Call 508-255-3421, ext. 0 Besides all the sea activities, take a leisurely drive around and enjoy the picturesque scenery bursting with wisteria, roses, cherry blossoms and roses. Make your reservations today to enjoy all the diverse activities that the Cape has to offer. Labels: Art, Biking, Boating Expo, Festival, Hiking, Kayak, Lectures, Lighthouse, Model Boat Show, Museum Tour, Tours, Whalewatching
 May is just around the corner, and the cherry blossoms are in bloom. To start May off take advantage of Brewster in Bloom Festival May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Click on the link below and it will take you to all the events for the weekend. If you are coming later in May all the Maritime Days' Events are here -- from tours, to museums, to artist receptions, boat exhibits and safety at sea talks. Remember those who book three nights mid-week (Sunday through Thursday, except the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend) receive a 40% discount on the room rate. So plan your vacation and take part in all the great happenings on Cape Cod. MONDAY, MAY 18History and Restoration of the Hay Barge from Nauset Marsh Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Location: Salt Pond Visitor Center, Eastham Perhaps the last barge of its kind, this vessel now sits on display at the Salt Pond Visitor Center. Learn about its history and restoration, and visit the vessel. Cost: Free Information: 508-255-3421 Lighthouse Inn Tours Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Location: The Lighthouse Inn, 1 Lighthouse Inn Road, West Dennis Enjoy a tour of The Lighthouse Inn and West Dennis Light, built in 1855, the only privately owned and operated lighthouse in the US, sanctioned by the United States Coast Guard. Reservations required, space is limited. Cost: Free Information: 508-398-2244 for reservations TUESDAY, MAY 19Researching Cape Cod’s Civil War Years Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Sturgis Library, Barnstable Village Stauffer Miller, a long-time Cape Cod resident and avid historian, is author of the compelling new history of Cape Cod’s naval officers in the Civil War titled “Hoisting Their Colors: Cape Cod’s Civil War Navy Officers.” He utilized the collections of the Sturgis Library, as well as additional Cape Cod libraries, historical societies, and other resources. Mr. Miller will discuss his research strategies and answer questions from researchers and others on the rewards and challenges of documenting the Civil War era. Cost: Free Information: Space is limited. Call 508-362-6636 to register. WEDNESDAY, MAY 20Boat Tour of the Historic Lower Cape Time: 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. Location: Town Cove Orleans/Eastham Join Blue Claw Boat Tours for a one-hour narrated boat tour through the Lower Cape’s most pristine rivers, bays and island passages to learn about their history. View working fishermen and bay men as they go through the centuries old traditon of harvesting the sea. Glimpse diverse wildlife, including seals, shorebirds and waterfowl. Dress warmly, non-slip footwear preferred. Cost: $20 per passenger Information: Reservations required. Call 508-240-5783 “Hoisting their Colors: Cape Cod’s Civil War Navy Officers” Time: 2:30 p.m. Location: South Yarmouth Library, Old Main Street, South Yarmouth Author Stauffer Miller brings to light the story of 170 Cape Cod merchant captains and mates who served in the Civil War navy. Books available for purchase and signing. Cost: Free Information: 508-760-4820 Kayak the Upper Reaches of the Herring River Time: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Explore the narrow and sometimes winding reaches of the Upper Herring River on this 2-mile kayak trip. Bring your own kayak and gear. Cost: Free Information: By reservation only! Call 508-255-3421, ext. 0. Songs of the Sea Concert Time: 7 p.m. Location: Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street, Falmouth “Songs of the Sea” concert performed by folk singer and storyteller Mark Alan Lovewell of Martha’s Vineyard. Cost: Free Information: 508-457-2555, ext. 6 Truro's Naval Officers in the Civil War Time: 7 p.m. Location: Truro Public Library, 5 Library Lane, Truro Talk by Stauffer Miller based on his recent book "Hoisting their Colors: Cape Cod 's Civil War Navy Officers." Sponsored by the Truro Public Library and the Truro Historical Society. Cost: Free Information: 508-487-1125 THURSDAY, MAY 21Lighthouse Inn Tours Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Location: The Lighthouse Inn, 1 Lighthouse Inn Road, West Dennis Enjoy a tour of The Lighthouse Inn and West Dennis Light, built in 1855, the only privately owned and operated lighthouse in the US, sanctioned by the United States Coast Guard. Reservations required, space is limited. Cost: Free Information: 508-398-2244 for reservations “Thermometer-Mania Tour” Time: 7 p.m. Location: Porter Thermometer Museum, 49 Zarahemla Road, Onset The curator will provide guided tours of the museum in Onset, the Thermometer Capital of the World. Emphasis will be placed on maritime thermometers. Tour includes the museum’s collection of over 1,000 devices, recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records and Ripley’s. Cost: Free Information: 508-295-5504 Talk and Book Signing – Stauffer Miller Time: 11 a.m. Location: Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum, One High Pole Road, Provincetown Stauffer Miller, a longtime Cape Cod resident and avid historian, will discuss his new book “Hoisting their Colors: Cape Cod’s Civil War Navy Officers.” He utilized the collections of the museum for part of his research. Discussion will include question and answer period and book signing. Cost: Free with admission ($7 adults, $5 seniors, $3.50 students) Information: 508-487-1310, FRIDAY, MAY 22“Hoisting their Colors: Cape Cod’s Civil War Navy Officers” Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Falmouth Senior Center, Dillingham Avenue, Falmouth Stauffer Miller will introduce his new book, “Hoisting their Colors,” and share stories about 10 officers from Falmouth, including a rare account by William Please of his service on the Tallahatchie from January-April 1865. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing. Cost: Free Information: 508-548-4857 Cape Cod Maritime Museum Lectures and Book signings Time: 6 to 7 p.m. Location: Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South St., Hyannis “Woodrow Wilson and the Sinking of the Lusitania”: Lecture by Historian and Curator Mark Wilkins. Cost: Free Information: 508-775-1723 See you soon! And, it is a proven fact, that people who take vacations live longer. So reduce the stress in your life and stay with us at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa. Labels: Arts, Boating Expo, Festival, Kayak, Lectures, Lighthouse, Model Boat Show, Museum Tour, Room Special, Tours
 May is fast approaching and with May comes wisteria, cherry blossoms, daffodils and Maritime Days. Maritime Days begin May 14th through May 21st. Below is a list of Friday activities. To check other activities, read our other blogs below. You can print the whole schedule from the blog. Also, for your Sunday through Thursday stay of three nights or more you are eligible for the 40% discount. Weekends are our regular off-season rates. If you are planning an earlier May vacation, remember that May 1, 2, and 3 is the Brewster Daffodil Festival. The schedule of events can be found further down on the blog. SUNDAY, MAY 17Boat Tour of the Historic Lower Cape Time: 10-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. Location: The River, Orleans to Pleasant Bay Join Blue Claw Boat Tours for a one-hour narrated boat tour through the Lower Cape’s most pristine rivers, bays and island passages to learn about their history. View working fishermen and bay men as they go through the centuries old traditon of harvesting the sea. Glimpse diverse wildlife, including seals, shorebirds and waterfowl. Dress warmly, non-slip footwear preferred. Cost: $20 per passenger Information: Reservations required. Call 508-240-5783om Columbia: The 18th Century Maritime Adventures of Privateer and Explorer John Kendrick Time: 4 p.m. Location: Brooks Academy Museum, 80 Parallel Street, Harwich Discover the maritime adventures of Harwich-born John Kendrick, whose circumnavigation of the globe helped establish the China trade. Cost: $4 Information: 508-432-8089 Harbor Your Arts Artist Shanties Location: Bismore Park, Ocean Street, Hyannis Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Harbor Your Arts artist shanties are a unique harborfront location for artists to create and sell their work. All work is juried, and includes painting, photography, glass blowing, jewelry and more! Cost: Free Heritage Kayak Guided Fishing Tour Come fish on the kayak sponored by Cape Cod Sea Sports/Hyannis and Cape Cod Fly Fishing. $150 per person includes kayak rental and guide tour with professional Fly Fishing guide Michael Mullaney of www.capecodflyfishing.com. Michael is the Loop Fly Rod Co. endorsed fly fishing guide for Cape Cod & Heritage Kayak Co. endorsed fishing guide. Anglers can spin fish or try their hand at fly fishing. Cost: $150 Information: Contact Michael at 508-208-2265 Kayak the Waterways of the Lower Cape Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Location: Nauset Marsh, Eastham Investigate different coastal habitats during these exceptional kayak tours that include kayak instruction and environmental education. Certified kayak instructor and coastal educator, Dick Hilmer will lead you through sheltered creeks, into bays and marshes, and towards islands rich in cultural history. During the three-hour coastal exploration, the certified guides of Explore Cape Cod Tours will provide professional instruction in easy to paddle, comfortable and stable tandem kayaks. Perfect for novice or experienced paddlers. All equipment is provided including kayak, paddle, lifejacket and instruction – just bring a smile and a bottle of water, and $30 per person. Information: Due to space limitations, reservations are required. Please call 508-240-1211. You will receive directions upon making your reservations. Memoirs of Old Truro Time: 3 p.m. Location: Truro Community Center, Truro Kick-off event for Truro's 2009 "One Book, One Town" program. Richard Whalen will provide an overview of Truro's history to introduce a series of programs based on Anthony Marshall's book "Truro, Cape Cod, As I Knew It." Sponsored by the Truro Public Library and the Truro Historical Society. Cost: Free Information: 508-487-1125 Open House at Three Sisters Lighthouses Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Location: Park at Nauset Light Beach in Eastham, follow signs to the lighthouses These 19th century lighthouses once provided a beacon for sailors off the shore of Nauset Light Beach. Come and learn their history and importance. Cost: Free Information: 508-255-3421 Tours of Race Point Lighthouse Time: 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Location: Race Point Lighthouse, Provincetown Tour the historic structure at Race Point. The Keeper’s House has been meticulously restored to its 1950’s-era beauty. Climb the stairs to the top of the lighthouse for a breathtaking view. Free transportation from the Race Point Beach parking lot (lower level). Light refreshments will be served. Cost: Free Information: 508-487-9930 Tours at Nauset Lighthouse Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Location: Nauset Light, North Eastham Guided tours of the lighthouse, open to the public. Please park in the Nauset Beach parking lot. Cost: Donations are welcome Information: 508-240-2612 Besides all these extra activities, take advantage of whale watching with the Dolphin Fleet, Lighthouse tours, fabulous restaurants and the beautiful Cape Cod National Seashore. Book your reservation today -- and remember to book your massages at the same time. Labels: Boating Expo, Book Signing, Discount, Festival, Kayak, Lectures, Lighthouse, Museum Tour, specials, Tours
 Just wanted to give you a preview of what May will bring. If you are planning on an April trip, read further down for April Events. Maritime Days are a great spring treat full of activities for visitors and locals alike. Brewster in Bloom Weekend, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of May, has many fun-filled activities. Cape Cod Maritime Days begin on May 13th. The list below is only Saturday's activities and the rest of the activities will follow in future blogs. Remember that at the end of Maritime Days is the Memorial Day Weekend. Here at The Whalewalk Inn & Spa, we will celebrate that weekend with our traditional picnic. Kevin and Brendan will be smoking ribs, chicken, and beef brisket. YUMMMMM! This year to get people in the summer mood, we will have a scavenger hunt. So while enjoying the beaches, shopping, tours and such, you will be able to pick up scavenger points. Prizes will be awarded. The picnic will be held on Sunday evening of that weekend, so make your reservations early to get the jump on your summer tan. Cape Cod Maritime Days Schedule of EventsWEDNESDAY, MAY 13 Boat Tour of the Historic Lower Cape Time: 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m.. Location: The River, Orleans to Pleasant Bay Join Blue Claw Boat Tours for a one-hour narrated boat tour through the Lower Cape’s most pristine rivers, bays and island passages to learn about their history. View working fishermen and bay men as they go through the centuries old traditon of harvesting the sea. Glimpse diverse wildlife, including seals, shorebirds and waterfowl. Dress warmly, non-slip footwear preferred. Cost: $20 per passenger Information: Reservations required. Call 508-240-5783 Cape Cod Maritime Museum Lectures and Book signings Time: 6 p.m. Location: Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South St., Hyannis “A Ruinous and Unhappy War: New England and the War of 1812”: Lecture and Book Signing by Author James Ellis, in cooperation with Books By The Sea. Cost: Free Information: 508-775-1723, www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org New Life for a Life-Saving Station: The Restoration of the Old Harbor Life-Saving Station Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Location: Province Lands Visitor Center, Race Point Road, Provincetown Join Cape Cod National Seashore Historian William Burke for a look at the ongoing restoration of the historic Old Harbor Life-Saving Station, one of the last stations of its kind in the nation. Meet at the Province Lands Visitor Center auditorium for a 30-minute discussion and slideshow about the history of the station and the plans to restore it, inside and out, to its 1900 appearance. Then, drive 5 minutes to the station for a first-hand look at the restoration progress to date. Cost: Free Information: 508-255-3421 x14 Make your reservations early! Don't forget to make your Spa reservations at the time of booking. Also, weekday stays do qualify for the 40% discount when you stay three or more nights. Labels: Barbeque, Beach, Book Signing, Festival, Hiking, Kayak, Lectures, Lighthouse, Picnic, Room Special, Tours, Whalewatching
 The town of Brewster, 5 minutes from the Inn, will once again host The 23rd Annual Brewster in Bloom, May 1,2,3, 2009. The Whalewalk Inn has its own daffodil gardens and the wisteria, mock cherry trees, the rhododendrons, the lovely lilacs, and lily of the valley will all be in bloom. It is such a beautiful time of year! While visiting the Inn you can take advantage of the events in Brewster, and who knows, maybe find a treasure to take home to remember your Cape Cod visit. All Week End Long take advantage of the many art galleries, antique, specialty, and craft shops, restaurants and business events, open houses all having special sales and gifts. Here are some of the events that make for a very enjoyable weekend. CAPTAINS GOLF COURSES CLOSEST TO THE PIN CONTESTS FRI-SAT-SUN BREWSTER BAND CONCERT FRIDAY EVENING 7:30PM BREWSTER IN BLOOM RUN SATURDAY 10AM JURIED FINE ARTS & CRAFT SHOW SAT & SUN 8AM - 4PM CAPE COD SEA CAMPS ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE FAIR SAT & SUN 8AM - 4PM SWING INTO SPRING BIG BAND DANCE AT OCEAN EDGE SAT. 7PM-10PM RESTAURANT CHOWDER TASTING & TOUR SUN. 2:30PM-4PM BREWSTER IN BLOOM PARADE SUNDAY 1PM Labels: Antiques, Art, Chowdah, Concerts, Craft Show, Dance, Dinner, Festival, Food, Gardens, Golf, Music, Restaurants, Shopping
Happy New Year to all! May 2009 bring you happiness, great health and prosperity. We look forward to seeing former guests and meeting new ones. To help jump start your spring travel plans, we have a special offer for you. Also, have some of the events that have been posted by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. There will be more to follow.  Celebrate Spring at the Whalewalk Inn & SpaSpring is a rainbow time of year. Bright with golden daffodils, and lots of pretty flowers. Spring truly is a serene time on Cape Cod. It is a time to celebrate the rebirth of all that is beautiful in nature. We are also celebrating a special time in our lives. This is the year of our 40th Wedding Anniversary. We would like to share this significant event in our lives, and also do our part to boost our economy, by offering our guests a 40% discount, Sunday through Thursday, during the months of April, May, and the first two weeks in June. We do require a three-night minimum for this celebration of Spring and our lives together. And, once having been a teacher, an extra bonus for teachers only – bring your lesson plan book and you may toast spring with a split of champagne. Do not forget to book your massages when booking your reservation. So reinvigorate your romance with a Spring stay with us and enjoy this budding time on Cape Cod. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Valid Sunday through Thursday with a three-night minimum. Friday and Saturday nights are regular off-season rates. Memorial Weekend begins our in-season rates. This special is valid for direct booking only and not when booking through a travel agent.
Calendar of Events on Cape Cod for April and May APRILApril 14-15 Woods Hole Model Boat Show, Woods Hole Historical Museum, Falmouth. Displays Ship models,kits for sale,demos,workshops -- 10 AM - 4 PM -- 508-549-7270 April 17-May 14 Harwich Junior Theatre Presents "Stuart Little", Harwich Junior Theatre. Performance of E.B.White's classic about a mouse who runs away from home to find his fortune -- 508-432-2002 April 21 Earth Day Celebration, Hertiage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich. Explore the gardens, enjoy crafts, outdoor activities, learn about the importance of caring for Mother Earth -- 508-888-3300 April 27-29 Brewster in Blossom, Town of Brewster. Brewster Artist receptions, 5K road race, arts & crafts fair, antiques market, historic inns tour, open houses Varies -- 508-896-3500 MAYMay 1-31 14th Annual Cape Cod Maritime Days, Various locations, Sponsored by Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, Cape Cod Commission and IFAW. Featuring Maritime art and harbor cruises, kayak tours, boat-building exhibits, historic lighthouse and walking tours, boat-building celebrating Cape Cod's rich maritime heritage. 10 AM - 4 PM -- 888-33-capecod May 5 Spohr Gardens Daffodil Days, Spohr Gardens, Falmouth. Beautiful gardens, crafts for children, garden lectures and guided tours, 10 AM - 2 PM -- 508-548-0623 May 5-7 Annual Spring Sidewalk Sale, Mashpee Commons, Mashpee, Sidewalk Sales Varies -- 508-477-5400 May 5-6 Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra Concert, Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center, Hyannis. The season concludes with Violinist Miriam Fried performing one of the world's favorite violin concertos - Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D Major --508-362-1111, ext. 100 May 11 Toast of Harwich, Wequassett Inn Resort, Harwich. Silent auctions and exhibits by local artists, wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres from Harwich's finest restaurants. Varies -- 508-430-1165 May 18-20 26th Annual Herb Festival, Green Briar Nature Center, East Sandwich. Lectures/demos on the use of herbs, extensive plant sale, guided garden walks and exhibits. N.B. Paid reservations required for luncheon and lectures. 10 Am - 4 PM -- 508-888-6870 May 26-28 Figawi Sailboat Race Weekend, Nantucket Sound. Hyannis-Nantucket Sidewalk Sales -- 508-737-2987 There are also many great walking tours, especially in the Eastham area at the Audubon Society and at the National Seashore. Will keep you posted of guided tours. Just watch the blog for information. Labels: Antiques, Art, Auction, Blog Special, Craft Show, Festival, Food, Gardens, Lectures, Lighthouse, Museum Tour, Music, Romantic Getaway, Room Special, Shopping, Spa Treatments
Wednesday, November 26th -- begin your day with a guided hike with the Eastham Hiking Club. It is free and open to all. Call 508-255-3808 for details. Meet at Pilgrim Heights parking lot. Truro. Then in the evening take a ride up to Provincetown. The official 2008 Lighting Ceremony of the Pilgrim Monument will take place on Wednesday, November 26 from 5-7 p.m., at the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum (PMPM). Come share in Cape Cod’s most beautiful tradition, which celebrates the Pilgrim’s First Landing in America at Provincetown. Local composer and pianist, John Thomas will provide entertainment and refreshments will be served by the Provincetown Business Guild. The lights will be switched on promptly at 6:00 p.m. and continue to shine every night through January 6, 2009. After the lighting, a raffle will take place with the winner receiving a pair of round-trip Provincetown/Boston tickets generously donated by Cape Air. Friday there will be sales all around town, so you can begin your holiday shopping. Of course, you have to go to Snow's Department Store in Orleans. There you may become a kid again, when you play with their famous train set up. You can start all the trains, help the tiny skiers ride up the ski lift, and turn on the lights all around the "tiny" town. Most items in the store will be 20% off. You surely can find some wonderful Cape Cod memorabilia. To help celebrate the holidays take 10% off any room on Sunday through Thursday in December. Cannot be applied to existing reservations. Offer ends Thursday, December 18, 2008.Labels: Blog Special, Festival, Food, Hiking, Museum Tour, Music, Room Special, Shopping, specials, Thanksgiving
This week on Cape Cod (November 7 through November 13), there are a couple of things that you may not want to miss. Walks in the fog are quite a delight in their eeriness. Give it a try. There are many craft benefit fairs this weekend, so you are bound to find a treasure. Theater"Beatlejuice" Starcreations Theater, 7:30 PM, Thursday, October 30th at Hyannis Elks Club, 852 Bearses Way, Hyannis, $10, 508-747-1234."The Importance of Being Earnest", comedy, Chatham Drama Guild, 134 Crowell Road, Chatham, 8)) PM Thursday - Saturday; 2:00 PM Sunday, October 23rd through November 16th. Call 508-945-0510 for ticket information. "The Producers" Academy Playhouse, 8:00 PM, Thursday through Saturday; 2:00 PM, Sunday through November 9th, $20, Main Street, Orleans, 508-255-1963. “The Importance of Being Ernest” comedy, Chatham Drama Guild, 134 Crowell Road, Chatham, 8 PM Thursday-Saturday; 2 PM, Sunday, now through November 16, $15, Thursday $10, 508-945-0510. “The Fantasticks” musical, Barnstable Comedy Club, opening Thursday, November 6 at 8 PM. Runs 8 PM Friday and Saturday; 2:30 PM Sunday, November 7 – 23, Route 6A, Barnstable Village, $18 and $16 for seniors, 508-362-6333. “The Invisible Man” – based on the book by H.G. Wells at Harwich Junior Theater, 105 Division Street, West Harwich, Thursday – Saturday 8:00 PM, Sunday matinees at 2 PM, until November 23. Tickest $18. Call 508-432-2002, ext. 4 Friday, November 7, 2008Rummage Sale – Eastham United Methodist Church, Route 6, 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Saturday, 9 AM to 2 PM. Literary evening – Writers read their original works, 7 PM, Brewster Ladies’ Library. Route 6A. Brewster Saturday, November 8, 2008Holly Berry Bazaar – Fundraiser of Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary, 9 AM to 2 PM, Nauset Middle School, route 28, Orleans. To benefit cardiac care center. Whalewalk Inn & Spa is the first place raffle prize – buy your tickets there. Harvest fair – 9 AM to 2 PM, Pilgrim Congregational Church, Route 28, Harwich Port. Crafts, jewelry, attic treasures, silent auction and more. To benefit Mission and Scholarship Fund. Holly fair – 22nd annual Holly Fair, 9 AM to 3 PM Dennis Senior Center, Route 134, Setucket Road, South Dennis Holiday fair – Brewster Baptist Church, Route 6A, 9 AM to 3 PM. Coffee bar, lunch, silent auction of quilts made by member. Holiday craft fair – Wellfleet Council on Aging, 10 AM to 3 PM, 715 Old King’s Highway, Wellfleet. Quilts, crafts, jewelry, chili and corn chowder, raffle. First Encounter Coffeehouse, Samoset Road, Eastham, 508-25505438. Doors open 7:30 PM, performance 8PM, $15 at the door, Peggy Seeger. Sunday, November 9Fundraiser auction – Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School, 13th annual fundraiser, 2 – 4 PM. Four Points Sheraton, Route 6, Eastham. Viewing and silent auction 12 – 2 PM; live auction 2 – 4 PM. $10 admission. Clock lecture – Dan Hanff “American Clock Industry: 1800 to WWI,” 2 PM Atwood House Museum, Stage Harbor road, Chatham, donations welcome. Talk and slide presentation – Peter McMahon “Cape Cod Modern House Trust, Modern Architecture on the Outer Cape,” 2 PM. Cape Cod Museum of Art, Route 6A, Dennis. Power Point presentation – Charlie Ducie “The History of the Federal Reserve System,” 2:30 PM, Snow Library, Main Street, Orleans Jewish literature reading and discussion – Dr. Sharon Leder, scholar, 2:30 PM, Wellfleet Public Library, Main Street, free. Call to register, 508-349-0310. Horseshoe crab program – “The Amazing World of Horseshoe Crabs,” 2:30 PM, Salt Pond Visitor Center, Route 6 Eastham, free. Tuesday, November 11Exercise walk – Harwich Conservation Trust, 10 AM, Island Pond Conservation Lands, Pat Sarantis, 508-432-3997 for directions. Art talk – Al Kochka “The Life and Work of Arnold Geissbuhler,” 11 AM, Cape Cod Museum of Art, Route 6A, Dennis, admission by donation. Squid program – Owen Nichols, “Longfin Inshore Squid in Nantucket Sound,” 1:30 PM, Friends of Cape Cod Museum of Natural History meeting, Route 6A, Brewster, members free, guests $3. Nau-Sets – Square dancing, multi-level with intermediate rounds, 7:30 to 9:30 PM, workshop 7:30 to 8 PM, Dennis senior center, Route 134, $7. Wednesday, November 12Guided hike, Eastham Hiking Club, 9 AM, free, open to all, 508-255-3808. Meet at George Nilson Road, Truro for Paradise/Lombard Hollows to Ryder Beach. Rhododendron lecture – Jeannie Gills, “Dexter and Coles Rhododendron collection at Heritage Plantation,” 2 PM, Cape Cod Community College, West Barnstable, free. Music seminar – “All that Jazz,” by Paul Nossiter, 3:30 PM, Wellfleet Public Library, 55 Main Street. Countdown to Christmas fundraiser – Lower Cape Figure Skating Association, 7- 9 PM at Consigning Women, Route 137, Harwich. Pampered Chef, Arbonne, Tastefully Simple, Silpada and other vendors. Songs from the harp – Maeve Gilchrist Trio will perform at the Harwich Junior Theatre, 105 Division Street, West Harwich, at 7:30 pm, tickets $18. Also, November 16 at Wellfleet Public Library, 55 West Main Street at 7 PM, tickets $15. Thursday, November 13Circadia Bistro and Tavern 86 Sisson Road, Harwich Port, 508-432-2769, Jazz with Michael Oakland in the tavern. Paper bead making – Make beads out of recycled paper with Suzanne, 10:30 am, Brooks Free Library, Harwich Center. 508-430-7562 to register and for directions. Labels: Art, Bazaar, Craft Show, Dance, Festival, Food, Hiking, Lectures, Museum Tour, Theatre
'Ti's the Season for crafters and bazaars. One of Cape Cod's outstanding bazaars is the Holly Berry Bazaar. They have some amazing crafted items, all done locally, to choose from, and the prices will not break the bank. After the election lines -- get ready for another line as this bazaar draws crowds early in the morning. There is also a raffle and guess who is the First Prize -- you got that right! Take a chance, and win two nights and two massages at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa. So if you don't have anything going on this weekend, come to Cape Cod; enjoy a relaxing couple of nights at the Inn and experience the Holly Berry Bazaar. Also, this past weekend, we went to Provincetown for a Sunday drive. What a great time of year to head on over. The sales for your early Christmas shopping pleasure, were really good. The clothiers had some really great prices and the art galleries offered nice discounts. Had lunch at the Lobster Pot. Their prices seemed a little high, but the amount of food certainly made up for the cost. We order the clam chowda' and Portuguese Cod and Chiopino. Both were delicious. Here is the information about the bazaar: Holly Berry Bazaar 09:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday, November 08, 2008 Presented by Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary. Wrap up your shopping in a heartbeat! Proceeds to benefit Cape Cod Hospital Cardiac Care Center. Location: Nauset Middle School, Center of Orleans, Route 28, Orleans MA Also, offering the November special -- Book two nights and two massages and Sunday night is free. Labels: Bazaar, Blog Special, Craft Show, Festival, Sale, Shopping, Spa Treatments, specials
Plan early to ring in 2009 at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa. Give the perfect holiday gift to yourself or someone close to you. You can enjoy the festivities, the food, and still continue your exercise program in the Spa. If you are interested in spa treatments, time and space are limited. Those reservations must be made one month in advance. Join us for a fun and food filled weekend – the last “hurrah” before those resolutions for 2009 become a reality and before the cruise diets begin. Packages include New Year’s Eve hors d’oeuvre party—5:30 to 7:30 PM, First Night in Chatham buttons (a circus, musicians, presentations by local artists, theater, opera, entertainment, a bonfire, a noise parade, and a fireworks finale!). Return to the Inn for a Midnight surprise, and at 11:00 the following day, a New Year’s Day brunch with filet mignon, Mimosa or Bloody Mary, smoked salmon, caviar and more. Receive a departing gift from Select Registry to help with your other 2009 travel plans. Book three nights (December 29th, 30th, and 31st) and packages start at $670 depending on the amenities in the room (size of bed, fireplace, whirlpool tub, kitchenette, etc.) Book two nights (December 30th and 31st) and packages start at $480 depending, again, on the amenities in the room. All Spa treatments must be booked one month in advance. There will be no spa treatments after 2:00PM Wednesday, New Year’s Eve. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Tax and gratuity are not included in the package price. Labels: Blog Special, Festival, Fireworks, Food, Jazz, Spa Treatments
Looking for the ultimate in festival fun? Then come on down to Cape Cod and enjoy one of the last festivals of the season -- The Wellfleet Oyster Fest. Just think of all those oysters, fresh from Cape Cod Bay -- and a whole weekend to enjoy them! We still have rooms available for the weekend -- so come on out for a fun filled weekend on Cape Cod -- and oysters, too. We have some availability, especially on Friday night. Also, read our September 30th blog. There you will find all the activities for the weekend, so you can pick and choose what events you want to attend. So call the Whalewalk Inn & Spa for your reservations today. Labels: Festival, Festivals, Food, Oysters
Looking for the ultimate in festival fun? Then come on down to Cape Cod and enjoy one of the last festivals of the season -- The Wellfleet Oyster Fest. Here are the activities and times for a spectacular weekend: Friday, October 17, 2008 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Number and Shirt Pick-up for Sunday's 5K Road Race Baker’s Field Recreation Building across from Mayo Beach. 9:00 pm - 1:00 am Disco Night at the Lighthouse Restaurant Lighthouse Restaurant, 317 Main Street Dance to disco classics at this classic OysterFest tradition. Saturday, October 18, 2008 8:00 am - 9:00 am Shucky's Day: part 1, On the Flats A unique two-part local experience! Meet at Cove Road Parking lot for part 1, a visit to the grant of acquaculturist Jim O'Connell to tour his flats and harvest your own Wellfleet oysters which you will later shuck and enjoy paired with wine (part 2). Bring waterproof shoes if you have them. Cost is $50 per person, limit 15 participants. For information and registration, email Heidi Clemmer or phone 508-340-2424. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Main Street Festival Main Street and Town Hall Parking Lot Food, Arts & Crafts and Education Booths open. Shuttle Service available from designated beach parking lots and Town Pier. Walk-in parking from Cove Corner Parking Lot and Wellfleet Elementary School. Handicap parking and accessible shuttle from Mayo Beach lot. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm SPAT Booth Located just behind Town Hall Stop by for information, schedule, registration forms, directions and lots of great OysterFest merchandise. 10:00 am - 10:15 am OysterFest 2008 Kick-off Announcements and DJ from the Main Stage behind Town Hall 10:00 am - 1:00 pm U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Boat Public dock at Wellfleet Pier (adjacent to Mac's Seafood) Meet U.S. Coast Guard crew members and explore the 47-foot motor life boat designed as a first response rescue resource in high seas, surf and heavy weather environments. Open to all, free of charge. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm The Woodfleet Project Art Auction Located behind Town Hall next to Hatch's Fish Market TODAY ONLY: Wellfleet's own mobile art gallery brings one-of-a-kind works of fine art created by dozens of admired artists to the heart of the OysterFest. Don't miss the exciting action - bid early, bid often and take home an affordable piece by any one of the featured local and nationally-known artists. Bidding begins at $20 and all proceeds go to support SPAT's educational mission, scholarship and grants program. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm “Shellfishing in Wellfleet: 19th-20th Century” Wellfleet Historical Society, 266 Main Street Admission is free to a special exhibit in our new Annex of arts and artifacts concerning the history of the shellfishing industry in Wellfleet. Also, enjoy a look back through time at our quintessential Cape Cod village. 10:30 am - 11:15 am CrabGrass (progressive Bluegrass & Folk)
Music on the Main Stage 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Family/Children’s Entertainment Area Entrance on Main Street at Wellfleet Preservation Hall Featuring clowns, moon bounce, face-painting, oyster jewelry making, pumpkin painting, cotton candy, balloon twisting and more right off Main Street, but away from the crowds in the enchanting park behind Wellfleet Preservation Hall (the old Catholic Church). 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Haunted Wellfleet Wellfleet Public Library, 55 West Main Street Seems like some people love Wellfleet so much they never want to leave! Ghost hunters and authors of Cape Encounters, Dan Gordon and Gary Joseph, talk about Wellfleet's ghosts and haunted places. Admission is free. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Guided Beachcombing Walk on Mayo Beach
Mayo Beach Join staff from the Massachusetts Audubon Society Wellfleet Bay Sanctuary for a beachcombing and birding walk along Mayo Beach. Weather permitting, beachcombers will have the opportunity to wade with a seine net to see what small fish may be in the Harbor. 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Number and Shirt Pick-up for Sunday's 5K Road Race Baker’s Field Recreation Building across from Mayo Beach Advance registration available or download registration form here. 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Tennis Round Robin Baker’s Field Tennis Court across from Mayo Beach Sponsored by the Wellfleet Recreation Department. Information form available here or by visiting the Recreation Department, Town Hall, 300 Main Street or by contacting Becky Rosenberg: phone #508.349.0330 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Cooking Demonstration: Homemade Clam Chowder Masonic Hall, corner of Bank & Commercial Streets Seasonal South Wellfleet resident, JJ Gonson, voted Best Personal Chef 2008 by "Best of Boston", will prepare Clam Chowder with Bacon "like my mom used to make" featuring local bacon and Wellfleet clams. For more on JJ Gonson, visit her blog at www.cuisineenlocale.com. Cost is $10/per person, participation is limited to 75 people, online reservation system available October 1st. 11:30 am - 12:15 pm XCape (Motown, 50's thru 70's rock) Music on the Main Stage 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Kid's Interactive Steel Drum Workshop Family/Children's Entertainment Area Stage Erik Sewer, originally from the Virgin Islands, will lead a steel drum workshop in the Kid's Area from 12 to 1 both days on a first come basis. Experience playing the island sounds on the steel drums and learn from a real pro! 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Oyster Shuck-Off, Shucking Contest Preliminaries Main Stage Emceed by local hero and reporter, Eric Williams, host of CapeCast, the daily webcast of the Cape Cod Times, seen at capecodonline.com/capecast. Register at the SPAT booth by 12:3o pm. Advance registration form available here or for more information contact Tracy Vanderschmidt. Prizes awarded: 1st Place-$1,000 2nd Place-$500 3rd Place-$250 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Erik and His Steel Band Family/Children's Entetainment Area Stage 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cooking Demonstration: Oyster Cornbread Stuffing Masonic Hall, corner of Bank & Commercial Streets Seasonal South Wellfleet resident, JJ Gonson, voted Best Personal Chef 2008 by "Best of Boston", will prepare Oyster Cornbread Stuffing, "a Gonson family favorite for holidays and more". For more on JJ Gonson, visit her blog at www.cuisineenlocale.com. Cost is $10/per person, participation is limited to 75 people, online reservation system available October 1st.
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Book Talk: The Famous Beds of Wellfleet Wellfleet Public Library, 55 West Main Street Author and local historian, David Wright, will speak about the history of Welllfeet shellfishing and read from his new book, The Famous Beds of Wellfleet. Sponsored in part by a grant from Wellfleet SPAT. Admission is free. 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm The Woodfleet Project Art Auction Next to the SPAT booth directly behind Town Hall Don't miss the exciting final 30 minutes of bidding and the opportunity to add a beautiful piece of art to your home. Benefits SPAT''s educational mission, scholarship and grants program. 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Rip It Ups (Rockabilly) Music on the Main Stage 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Shucky's Day: part 2, Sunset Soiree Sol Restaurant, 15 Kendrick Ave (Mayo Beach) Part 2 of Shucky's Day continues with a personal hands-on shucking demonstration followed by wine pairing of several exquisite offerings to sip while enjoying your own catch as the sun begins to drop over the bay. The shucking gloves and oyster knife are yours to keep. 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Spelling Bee Wellfleet Public Library, 55 West Main Street Join the craze and test your spelling skills at the annual OysterFest Spelling Bee with children's and adult rounds, prizes and fun! Register at the SPAT booth or the library by 3:00 pm. Registration form available here or for more information contact Ed Miller. 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pre-race Spaghetti Dinner Masonic Hall at the corner of Bank and Commercial Street 5K road racers load up on carbs, but open to all. Sunday, October 19, 2008 TBD Oyster Grant Tour Wellfleet Shellfish Department, 30 Kendrick Ave Sponsored by the Wellfleet Shellfish Department. Meet at Wellfleet Shellfish Dept for a guided tour of an oyster grant. For more information, contact Wellfleet Shellfish Constable Andy Koch: phone #508-349-0325. 9:00 am 5K Adult Road Race Mayo Beach Parking Lot Sponsored by the Wellfleet Recreation Department. Check-in and on-site registration beginning at 7:30 am at Baker's Field Recreation Department. Advance registration form available here or visit the Recreation Department at Town Hall, or contact Becky Rosenberg: phone #508.349.0330 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Main Street Festival Main Street and Town Hall Parking Lot Food, Arts and Crafts & Education Booths open. Shuttle Service available from designated beach parking lots and Town Pier. Walk-in parking from Cove Corner Parking Lot and Wellfleet Elementary School. Handicap accessible parking and shuttle at Mayo Beach lot. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm SPAT Booth Located just behind Town Hall Stop by for information, registration forms, directions and lots of great OysterFest merchandise. 10:00 am 1.4 Mile Children's Fun Run Mayo Beach Parking Lot Sponsored by the Wellfleet Recreation Department. Check-in and on-site registration beginning at 9:30 am at Baker's Field Recreation Department. Advance registration form available here or visit the Recreation Department at Town Hall or contact Becky Rosenberg: phone #508.349.0330 10:00 am - 10:15 am OysterFest 2008 Kick-off, Day 2 DJ and Announcements from the Main Stage behind Town Hall 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Boat Public dock at Wellfleet Pier (adjacent to Mac's Seafood) Meet U.S. Coast Guard crew members and explore the 47-foot motor life boat designed as a first response rescue resource in high seas, surf and heavy weather environments. Open to all, free of charge. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm “Shellfishing in Wellfleet: 19th-20th Century” Wellfleet Historical Society, 266 Main Street Admission is free to a special exhibit in our new Annex of arts and artifacts concerning the history of the shellfishing industry in Wellfleet. Also, enjoy a look back through time at our quintessential Cape Cod village. 10:30 am - 11:15 am Crabgrass (progressive Bluegrass &Folk) Music on the Main Stage 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Taste the Terroir Masonic Hall, corner of Bank & Commerical Streets To learn more about oysters, clams and terroir (the french word for "taste of place"), join Fisheries & Aquaculture Specialist Bill Walton from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for an educational and fun "taste-the-terroir" seminar. Participants will sample 3 types of oysters and 3 types of clams from different sections of Wellfleet Harbor. Walton will provide details about the biology behind Wellfleet oysters and aquaculture in the harbor, while guiding a discussion to taste the differences. Wellfleet shellfishermen will also be available for questions. Cost: $10/per person, participation is limited to 50 people, online reservation system online October 1st. 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Family/Children’s Entertainment Area Entrance on Main Street at Wellfleet Preservation Hall Featuring clowns, moon bounce, face-painting, oyster jewelry making, pumpkin painting, cotton candy, balloon twisting and more right off Main Street, but away from the crowds in the enchanting park behind Wellfleet Preservation Hall (the old Catholic Church). 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Zoe Lewis and her Elastic Band (jazzy latin & quirky originals) Music on the Main Stage 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Guided Beachcombing Walk on Mayo Beach Mayo Beach Join staff from the Massachusetts Audubon Society Wellfleet Bay Sanctuary for a beachcombing and birding walk along Mayo Beach. Weather permitting, beachcombers will have the opportunity to wade with a seine net to see what small fish may be in the Harbor. 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Poekoelan Demonstration Family/Children's Entertainment Area Stage Sponsored by the Tulen Center for Martial Arts and Wellness/Willy's Gym. Poekoelan is a rare and beautiful Indonesian martial art. 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Kid's Interactive Steel Drum Workshop Family/Children's Entertainment Area Stage Erik Sewer, originally from the Virgin Islands, will lead a steel drum workshop in the Kid's Area from 12 to 1 both days on a first come basis. Experience playing the island sounds on the steel drums and learn from a real pro! 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Book Talk: The Famous Beds of Wellfleet Wellfleet Public Library, 55 West Main Street Author and local historian, David Wright, will speak about the history of Welllfeet shellfishing and read from his new book, The Famous Beds of Wellfleet. Sponsored in part by a grant from Wellfleet SPAT. Admission is free. 12:45 pm - 1:00 pm Pirate Shellfish Biggest Oyster Competition Main Stage Sponsored by Pirate Shellfish. Announcement of prizewinner! Oysters from participating shellfishers are collected and measured on Saturday morning to determine the biggest oyster. Owner of the biggest oyster and first prize winner will be announced. For more information on participating, email info@pirateshellfish.com. 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Oyster Shuck-Off, Shucking Contest Finals Main Stage Emceed by local hero and reporter, Eric Williams, host of CapeCast, the daily webcast of the Cape Cod Times, seen at capecodonline.com/capecast. Finalists check in at SPAT booth by 12:30 pm. Prizes awarded! 1st Place-$1,000 2nd Place-$500 3rd Place - $250 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Haunted Wellfleet Wellfleet Public Library, 55 West Main Street Seems like some people love Wellfleet so much they never want to leave! Ghost hunters and authors of Cape Encounters, Dan Gordon and Gary Joseph, talk about Wellfleet's ghosts and haunted places. Admission is free. 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Cooking Demonstration: Paella Masonic Hall, corner of Bank & Commercial Streets Homegrown Wellfleet chef, Fred Vanderschmidt, showcases 20 years of culinary expericnce that began at the Lighthouse Restaurant and culminated in serving as Executive Chef at Aesop's Tables. Fred will prepare an authentic paella (traditional Spanish rice dish) with Wellfleet oysters and clams. Cost: $10/per person, participation is limited to 50 people, online reservation system online October 1st. 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Zoe Lewis's Funtabulous Show for Kids Music on the Family/Children's Entertainment Area Stage 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Booty Vortex (disco, dance & funk) Music on the Main Stage 5:00 pm OysterFest closes See you next year! There are still rooms available at the Inn for this fun filled weekend. So book early and enjoy our off-season rates. Labels: Beach, Concerts, Craft Show, Festival, Food, Lectures, Music, Recipe
Columbus Day is just around the corner. Yarmouth is celebrating their 30th Anniversary of the Yarmouth Seaside Festival. So get on board for a fun-filled weekend. The festival boasts a craft fair of more than 125 crafters from all over the country. There is a giant parade, continual musical entertainment, kayak and canoe race, 5K road race, greased pole contests, pie eating contests, fireworks display -- to name a few. The event is free for all to enjoy. You can get a full schedule of events at yarmouthseasidefestival.com. We have two rooms available at this time. Our Carriage House 1 at $270 per night and our superbly luxurious Carriage House 5 at $365 per night. Carriage House 1 has a queen bed, private balcony, fireplace, sitting area, small frig and bathroom with a stall shower. Carriage House 5 is super romantic with a king bed, large balcony overlooking the wetlands, a fireplace, whirlpool tub for two, wet bar and frig, sitting area and more. All of our rooms have TV/VCR,DVD, CD players, and WIFI. So if you do need to bring your computer, you have the means to use it. Labels: County Fair, Craft Show, Festival, Fireworks, Food, Kayak, Music, Romantic Getaway
GET READY FOR A FUN-FILLED WEEKEND IN TRURO! Truro Treasures began in 1992 when several community members, most notably Betty Groom and Boo Houstoun, envisioned a fall weekend for children and adults to raise money to help save the Highland Lighthouse, and to promote community pride and interest in Truro. As a result, a non-profit organization, called Truro Treasures, was created to sponsor the event. Since then Truro Treasures has evolved and expanded into an annual fall weekend event that is crammed full of activities. This year's theme is "Community Spirit", and the Lighthouse logo is reminiscent of the first Truro Treasures, organized to help raise money to preserve Highland Lighthouse. The weekend begins on Friday evening with a cocktail party at Adrian's Restaurant, 5 - 7 pm, right on Route 6, cash bar and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. The Saturday and Sunday activities including the following: A silent art auction at the Pamet Yacht Club. It will take place on Saturday, September 20th from 10am-4pm. Silent Bids will begin closing at 3:30pm. The arts & crafts fair is held at Truro Central School Gymnasium, Route 6, Saturday & Sunday, September 20th and 21st, 2008, 10 am to 4 pm. The flea market is Saturday, September 20, 2008, Truro Central School, Front Lawn, Route 6, Market Hours: 10am-4pm, Rain Date: Sunday, September 21, 2008. Antique appraisals are Saturday, September 20, 2008, 10am-2pm, Pamet Yacht Club by Keith Klinger, Professional Appraiser,$5 per Item. Bring in your treasures and find out their value! Antique & classic car show is held Sunday, September 21, 2008, 11am-2pm, Seamen's Bank, Route 6, North Truro. For more information, please contact John O'Brien at 617-733-5183. The treasure hunt begins at 10am-Noon, Saturday, September 20, 2008, at Town Hall Parking Lot. The object is to team up and find treasures to win 1st, 2nd or 3rd. Place. Sounds just like TV reality show. Golf tournament at Highland Links Lighthouse Road, North Truro, 18 Hole Scramble, Sunday, September 21, 10am. Sign up sheets will be available at the club house after Labor Day. Participants must pay when they sign up. For more information, please contact Carol Nickerson at 508-349-7360. 5k run/walk, Sunday, September 21, 2008, 8:15am Registration at Pamet Harbor Parking Lot. 9:00am Start ~ Finish at Ballston Beach. Registration Required. For information on the event, please contact: Phil Smith (508-487-8280) Saturday evening dinner held on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Terra Luna Restaurant, Shore Road, Route 6A, North Truro. There Will Be Two Dinner Seatings: 6:00pm and 8:00pm. Seating is Limited - Advance Ticket Purchase Required. Tickets will be available at Dutra's Market and Truro Chamber of Commerce on July 30th. For more information, please call Gail Stevenson at 349-3142. $32.95 per Person, includes Tax, BUT NOT GRATUITY. The climax of an entire weekend of family fun, art, music, storytelling, classic cars, flea markets, and more at the tip of the Cape takes place at Truro Vineyards, rain or shine, with a 6-piece jazz band, Moby Dick and the Wailers, playing on our expansive front lawn. Bring a picnic or purchase food here, plus tour the grounds and winery and buy a tasting of our nine varieties of Massachusetts-made wines for just $7 (you get to keep the glass). GRAPE STOMP at 3:00 PM for "kids" of all ages. Take off your shoes and feel real grapes beneath your feet, in an aged wooden barrel under a mulberry tree. Admission FREE. Food, souvenirs and and wine extra Labels: Antiques, Arts, Car Show, Concerts, Craft Show, Festival, Food, Golf, Jazz, Lighthouse, Music, Picnic, Restaurants, Tours, Wine
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Fall for the Arts - Orleans
