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.

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.

June is Bustin' Out all over Outer Cape Cod -- Arts & Craft Shows, Cape Cod Baseball, Strawberry Festivals, Summer Theatre, and Father's Day Fun

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!

June 11th Stay at The Whalewalk Inn & Spa on Cape Cod-- Experience Fine Cuisine at Winslow's Tavern at Nebbiolo Wine Tasting Dinner

Wow! Two amazing happenings on Cape Cod. The first is a three-night mid-week 40% off special at the Inn. This offer is good from Sunday through Thursday until June 18th. So book early for your first choice of room.

Second great deal on the Cape is at Winslow's Tavern in Wellfleet. They are having a Nebbiolo Wine dinner with Michael Kane of Rosenthal Importers on June 11th at 7:00 PM. Dinner will start with passed appetizers and a Deforville Moscato D'Asti 2008.

Once seated you will be served fresh fava beans with creme fraiche, mint and meyer lemon zest. The wine is a Brovia Roero Arneis "Sanchin Vezza D/Alba, 2006. This will be followed with Jumbo Scallop and Lychee Gazpacho and Cucumber Spaghetti. The wine for this dish will be Luigi Ferrando Erbaluce "Cascina Cariola," 2007

Next sink your teeth into a seared rare Tandoori rubbed sushi grand tune with orange saffron braised endive and roast radish. Sample a Luigi Ferrando Carema "White Label," 2004.

Still hungry? Get ready for Balsamic marinated quail with avocado, heirloom tomato and chioggia beet mosaic, served with a Luigi Ferrando Carema "Black Label," 2003.

And the last dish before desert is Long Island duck ragu, Madagascar green peppercorns, pasta blanket and wild ramps. The wine accompaniament is a Brovia Barolo, 2004 and a Brovia Barolo "Rocche Dei Brovia," 2000.

Always room for desert -- of course! There is just enough sweet in this Mixed Berry Blanc de Noir Trrine with wild berry gelato. The desert wine is a Luigi Ferrando "Solativo" Erbaluce di Caluso Vendemmia Tardiva 2005.

This feast is $70 per person excluding tax and tip. For bookings please contact Tracey Barry Hunt at 508-349-6450.

So take a break from your hectic schedule. Let us pamper you at the Inn, and let Winslow's Tavern pamper your palate. Enjoy all that is on the Cape during this beautiful spring season.

Staycation--No Way -- Pamper Yourself on Cape Cod, Relax at The Cape Cod National Seashore, Shop our Amazing Boutiques, and Enjoy Fabulous Restaurants

We keep hearing advertisements for "Staycations," What is up with that! One works hard all year just to gear up for VACATION. The idea of time off is to take advantage of the 4 "Rs" -- to rest, rejuvenate, relax and re-acquaint ourselves with those in our lives. How can one possibly do that, if they are staying in their own back yards. There is still cooking to do, so no great out-to-dinner meals. Beds still need to be made, rooms need to be picked up, and all those beach towels need to be washed. Staring at the lawn, you realize that needs to be mowed. You can't relax because someone always needs something from you.

Our solution -- Come to our back yard and start your vacation at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa.
No need to cook as you will have a gourmet breakfast upon awakening. Lunch is always great at a clam shack. Before dinner enjoy a light hors d'oeuvre on the back patio. And, of course, dinner can be either fine dining or relaxed. There is something for all palates. When you arrive back from dinner, search the video library, have a brandy or port, and a cookie, to appease the sweet tooth--Chocolate Sparrow has great deserts and candy, too. All that you didn't have to wash one pot, dish or pan.

As to your accommodations -- kick back and relax. Your room is freshened daily. Your bed is made before you finish breakfast. All you have to do is sit on your porch, balcony, deck or the gazebo, kick up your feet and read that book that is on your "bucket list." If you have dishes to wash, those will be taken care of also. No muss no fuss.

Stress Relief -- Bring those stress points to the Spa and have them worked on and out. A combination massage to alleviate those aches and pains, and soothe the senses is just what the VACATION ordered.

Take advantage of all that the Cape has to offer. The whales have been extremely wonderful this year, sometimes spotting up to 50 at a time. See the water ecology of the Cape, while taking a Kayak trip with the guides at Goose Hummock. Hiking, biking and birding are great sport found at the Cape Cod National Seashore and at the Audubon Nature Center. Wine tasting at the Truro Winery lends itself to a nice little respite in your travels -- and don't forget the spice shop across the street. Lighthouses dot the Cape for great tours and views. And, in the evening be sure to take in a play or two at the Cape Cod summer theatres (where summer stock theatre began.) And, soon Cape Cod League Baseball will begin. See baseball the way our fathers enjoyed it, sitting on a grassy knoll with your picnic dinner. Or, just simply take a walk at low tide on Cape Cod Bay, and watch for an amazing amount of sea creatures. Follow our simple guide and check off what you see.

So book your weekday vacation and remember until June 18th receive a 40% discount on any three nights, Sunday through Thursday. If you can only stay two nights, Sunday through Thursday, we will be happy to offer you our off-season rates through June 18th. Weekends are regular in-season prices now. Book early before your favorite room is taken. See you on Cape Cod -- the vacation that is only a car ride away.

Free Adventures at the Cape Cod National Seashore in Eastham

The first official weekend of the season, Memorial Day Weekend, was certainly a lot of fun. The Memorial Day Picnic and first ever Scavenger Hunt went really well.

Kevin did a superb job with the ribs and chicken and the brisket was done to perfection. Tried a new German potato salad with bacon and a sweet and sour dressing, which was served warm. The whole 5 pounds was eaten. Erika, one of my friends from Germany, really liked it and asked for the recipe. She said in Germany they never had it warm. Showed her the old family cookbook from 1947. Now she can't wait to make it for their next gathering. We had a corn salad, Navy beans with parsley, scallions and white wine vinegar, sweet potato salad with peanut dressing, lemon vinaigrette pasta salad, watermelon and brownies for desert.

Dinner was followed by the awarding of Scavenger Hunt prizes. The grand prize went to Alan and Karla who earned the most points and gave us ideas for some new questions for the Labor Day Scavenger Hunt. They were pleased with their two-night stay gift certificate at the Inn. Better make your reservations early for Labor Day and get in on all the fun.

The next picnic coming up is Friday, July 3rd. This picnic will be held in conjunction with the fireworks at Rock Harbor. Come and enjoy all the great food and beautiful fireworks. After dinner we walk down to Rock Harbor, and the fireworks are right over head. You feel like you can almost touch them. Those that boom kind of reverberate through ones bones.

While waiting for the Whalewalk Inn summer events, the Cape Cod National Seashore has some programs to get summer rolling. The Seashore has a host of weekly events that are free and informative. Some do require advance reservations, and a couple do have fees (Canoe and Kayak trips).


SUNDAYS

Tour the Three Sisters Lighthouse. Tours are 3:00 PM in May and 4:00 PM in June. Beach fees may apply.

MONDAYS

Walk: Life on the Edge at 3:00 PM for 1 hour for 1 mile. Witness the impact the sea has on the shore and the species that live there. Explore the beach below the bluff and discuss the issues associated with an ever-changing shoreline. Meet at Nauset Light Beach parking area. Beach fees may apply.

Walk: Stormy Nights at 10:00 AM, for 1 hour for 1 mile. Join a ranger for a short walk to discuss some of the more famous ship wrecks that came ashore and discover whether anything remains of the Newcomb Hollow wreck that mysteriously appeared in the winter of 2007/2008. Meet at the Newcomb Hollow Beach parking area, off Ocean View Drive, Wellfleet. Through June 8 only.

Tour the Captain Penniman House and learn about the their home, stories, and travels. Tour starts and 11:00 AM by reservation only. Call 508-255-3421, ext. 0 for details.

TUESDAYS

Call the Salt Pond Visitor Center, 508-255-3421, EXT.0 for hiking information. Explore your Park leaves at varying times and the hike is 3 to 4 miles and takes up to 3 1/2 hours. You will join an experienced ranger and explore the beauty and variety of park destinations, resources and stories. You must be a good walker. Dress for the weather. Bring water, sunscreen and bug spray.

Tour the Three Sisters Lighthouses. See Sunday for details.

WEDNESDAYS

Walk: Fort Hill: Window into the Past at 10:00 AM for 1 1/2 hours for 1 1/2 miles. Learn about the history of the various people who inhabited the lands at Fort Hill and surrounding Nauset Marsh. Meet at Hemenway Town Landing (one road north of Fort Hill off Route 6, Eastham. Through June 10 only.

Open House at the Captain Penniman House. Browse through this home. Meet at the Penniman House at Fort Hill, Eastham. Limited Parking.

THURSDAYS

Walk: Shoreline Stroll at 10:00 AM for 1 hour and for 1 mile. Explore the various habitats of forest, marsh, dunes and bay while discovering how they all work together to create a dynamic coastal barrier system known as the Great Island 'gut'. Meet at the Great Island parking area, Wellfleet. Through June 11 only.

Walk: Lore of Nauset Marsh at 3:00 PM for 1 hour for 1 mile. Meet at the terrace at the Salt Pond Visitor Center, Eastham. Learn about this alluring place and what has drawn people to its shores for thousands of years.

FRIDAYS

Canoeing: Gull Pond at 8:00 AM for 2 1/2 hours, 1 to 2 miles. Fee required. Call for reservations at 508-487-1256. Through June 12 only.

Walk: Seal Search at 9:30 AM for 1 1/2 hours for 1 1/2 miles. Hike along the Coast Guard spit and look for seals and learn about the species that might be seen. Meet at Coast Guard Beach parking area, Eastham. Through June 12 only.

Walk: Walking with Authors at 3:00 PM for 1 hour for 1 mile. Experience Cape Cod through the eyes of some of the area's most famous or most beloved authors, such as Beston, Thoreau, Hay and others. See what they saw and hear what they heard. Join local author Dana Eldridge for this stroll at the edge of Nauset Marsh. Meet on the terrace at Salt Pond Visitor Center. Through June 19 only.

SATURDAYS

Canoeing: Salt Pond paddle at 9:30 AM for 1 1/2 hours for 1 to 2 miles. Fee requires. Take a leisurely paddle in the protected waters of Salt Pond and Nauset Marsh in Eastham to explore its beauty. By reservation only. Call 508-255-3421, ext. 0, for information and reservations.

Captain Penniman House Tour. See Monday for more information.

Film: "Portrait of a Coast -- 21st Century" at 1:30 PM for 45 minutes. From the Storm of 1978 to the new Chatham inlet created during the April 2007 nor'easter, Cape Cod's coastline is constantly changing. Join a ranger for a viewing and discussion of this newly-updated film. Takes place at the Salt Pond Visitor Center. No showing on May 30th.

So make your reservations today to enjoy all the beauties of nature that the Cape has to offer. Also be sure to take a whale watching adventure. The naturalists are even surprised at how great the trips have been and how many whales are spotted at each trip. So see you soon at The Whalewalk Inn & Spa (where you can get the best massage ever!)

Maritime Days are in Full Swing on Cape Cod -- Win Two-Night Stay Memorial Weekend -- Follow the Blog for More Details

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 24

Boat 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.

Cape Cod Life's 2009 Best of the Cape & Islands Readers' Poll

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.

Brewster in Bloom 2009, Cape Cod Festival with Juried Craft Show, Golf Challenge, Historic Tours and Parade

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

Spring Break Discount on the Outer Cape Cod at the Whalewalk Inn

Greetings from Belize! We are resting up for the Spring season on Cape Cod, when gardens will be sprouting with daffodils, cherry blossoms, pansies, and the amazing wisteria vines. The Whalewalk Inn's kitchen will be merry with the scents of baking banana bread, frying bacon, Captain Harding's eggs and other delights. Beaches will be quiet for romantic walks, fishing, birding, and watching sunrises and sunsets. We look forward to seeing new guests and welcoming back old friends.

Remember to book your spring get away and take advantage of our 40% off discount which will also help us celebrate our 40th 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 upon a time having been a teacher, those teachers coming to the Cape for spring break, bring your lesson plan book. We will give you a split of champagne for all your hard work, and you may have your own romantic toast to spring.

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.

A Special Happy New Year, Events on Cape Cod for the Spring, and Maritime Days Celebrations

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 & Spa

Spring 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

APRIL

April 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


MAY

May 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.

Ring in the New Year with First Night, Chatham, Cape Cod

Ring in the New Year! 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.) Or,
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.

A Winter Walk Along Cape Cod Bay

Took a walk along Cape Cod Bay this morning. It was quiet and beautiful. One of the last of the fishing boats was being pulled from the water for its season of rest and refurbishing. The marsh is a topaz brown and when the sun comes up on the dewy marsh, it sparkles with diamonds. It really is an awesome sight!

There are still some craft fairs on the Cape, holiday strolls, and on the 12th of December, there will be Tea and Music with pianist, Lynne Weber, who will be performing at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, Route 6A, in Dennis. Free for members and $4. for non-members.

At the Provincetown Unitarian Meeting House the Outer Cape Chorale will perform "Imagine the Music of the Beatles," at 7 PM, on Friday and Saturday the 12th and 13th. It is free.

On Saturday there is a holiday cookie stroll featuring 12 Bass River homes, cookies and recipe book. The tour is $15 and starts at the Yarmouth Library, 312 Old Main Street.

Remember bathrobes are on sale for $110. Gift Certificates are available -- a great idea for the person who has everything. Also, a great idea for grab bag presents or for the office worker who deserves a little something extra. They can be purchased in any amount -- the recipients can book the dates suitable for their travel plans, and they have the option to pick the room that they really want. Gift Certificates can also be used for massages. We also have mugs and Christmas ornaments. So avoid the eBay crunch and buy the gift of relaxation and pampering.

Christmas Shopping on Cape Cod

"Christmas is coming and the lights are on the tree ..." and Cape Cod offers everything for a unique shopping experience and gifts for your loved ones.

Come and stay at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa and enjoy what we have to offer and get in the Cape Cod Holiday Spirit.

If you cannot travel to the Cape and want to give a special gift to remember a past stay here, we are offering our luxurious bathrobes for $110. Get the gift that keeps on giving. Also, have gift certificates available and will get them out before the holidays. So call early!


Saturday, December 6

Holiday craft fair -- local crafters, 8 am to 4 pm, Willy's Gym, Route 6, Eastham, free.

Christmas fair -- First Light Church, 195 Meetinghouse Road, Route 137, South Chatham, 9 am to 4 pm.

Hyannis Village Stroll, begins at 9 am with street activities all day, Harbor lighting and Santa's visit at 4:30 pm.

Holly Fair -- 9 am to 2 pm at St. Mary's Church, Route 6A, Barnstable Village. Luncheon. Crafts, attic treasure, handmade gifts, bake sale, live and dried wreaths, greens and more.

Holiday Boutique sponsored by the Barnstable Historical Society, 9 am to 4 pm at the Daniel Davis House, 3074 Main Street in Barnstable Village. Works by 50 select artisans and craftspeople.

Silver Bell Holiday Fair -- 9 am to 3 pm at Our Lady of the Assumption, Wianno Avenue, Osterville. Handmade items, jewelry, white elephant.

Holiday Fair -- 9:30 to 2 pm at Unitarian Church of Barnstable, Route 6A, Barnstable Village. Jewelry, handmade items, white elephant, arts raffle, silent auction, lunch, and holiday greens.

Holiday Festival -- 10 am to 4 pm at Taylor-Bray Farm, 108 Bray Farm Road North, Yarmouth Port. Holiday greens and Christmas trees. Crafts, baked goods, photos, artwork, honey and more. Watch demos of hearth cooking, hayrides and animals. Call 508-385-9407.

Festival of Trees Reception -- Reception and silent auction, 5--8 pm at Atwood House Museum, Stage Harbor Road, Chatham.


Sunday, December 7th

Taylor-Bray Farm -- 10 am to 4 pm -- see December 6th for details

Holiday boutique at Daniel Davis House, 11 am to 4 pm. See December 6th for details


Monday, December 8th

Rowley Gallery, 84 Route 6A, Orleans, 508-255-3690. Holiday show "Tiny Gems/Enormous Talent", through December 24th.

The calendar goes on and on, but will keep you posted.

New Year's Eve 2008 on Cape Cod -- Ring in the New Year 2009 -- Chatham First Night

Now with Thanksgiving behind us, Christmas shopping looming before you, and you are still looking for the perfect gift for that someone special. Look no further. Give your favorite someone a New Year's celebration at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa. Check our Special's Page for details for our New Year's Package. The package also includes your First Night button. Listed are many of the activities that you can enjoy on New Year's Eve and before. Make your reservations today by calling 508-255-0617. OH! and don't forget that Gift Certificates make a nice gift, too -- especially if you cannot travel for New Year's.


Celebrate the Forties!

Special Happenings for 2008 First Night Chatham


Special Luncheon to Honor Veterans of WW II

Monday, December 29, Noon to 3:00 p.m. VFW Hall by Invitation Only
The iconic photo at left symbolizes one of the happiest days of the 1940s - the end of World War II and the outbreak of peace. The photo was taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt for Life Magazine in Times Square on Aug. 14, 1945, during the celebration to mark V-J Day, the end of the war. First Night Chatham recognizes the contribution of the men and women who served their country so well during this critical period.

This special luncheon will be held to honor all of our local residents who served in the armed forces during the 1940s. Men and women left their homes and families for domestic and foreign places to support of the war effort and safeguard our freedom. Their work and sacrifice brought us peace for many years. We join with others in appreciation. The First Night committee continues to seek out the names of our honored veterans who served during this time. If you know of someone who has not yet been contacted, please email us at veterans@firstnightchatham.com!

Countdown Cod and Fireworks

Chatham's answer to Times Square at New Year's Eve is Countdown Cod*. Designed and built by First Night Chatham's Richard Clifford, the sculpture is a true work of art and a codfish with a personality. The cod will be hoisted 60 feet above the Oyster Pond parking lot on a crane at about 11:45 pm. Five minutes later, the cod will be illuminated by 20 halogen lights planted in its body. And at 11:59 pm on the dot, Countdown Cod will be lowered to the ground at the precise speed of one foot per second. When the cod completes its descent at midnight, the fireworks display will commence over Oyster Pond to welcome in the New Year. You have to see this!

Cape Cod Opera
The Cape Cod Opera will perform to celebrate Chatham in the Forties on Tuesday, December 30 at 7:30 pm at the Methodist Church. This performance requires a First Night Chatham button. The program will include selections from opera, operetta, Gilbert and Sullivan, and musical comedy.

The Town Photo and Lighthouse Tour

The tradition of the Town Photo is that all who show up at the Chatham Lighthouse on Noon of New Year's Eve will be included. Prints are available for purchase at CVS on Main Street.

At the same time and in the same place, the Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct tours of the Chatham Lighthouse from Noon to 2:00 pm. You will enjoy the view from the top!

Carnival Caper Road Race

A costumed road race sponsored by the Chatham Squire. Register outside the Squire from 2:00 pm ($10). Costume judging at 2:30 pm. Race at 3:00 pm. T-shirts and beef stew served at the Squire after the race!

Ice Carving

Chip Koser comes to Chatham to demonstrate the fascinating art of ice carving. He will carve in the parking lot of Town Hall and no button is required.

Chain Saw Sculpture

New this year. Ross MacVicar shows the First Night Chatham crowd how a chain saw and a great imagination, coupled with skill, and a keen sense of safety, can turn an ordinary tree into a fabulous creation at the parking lot of Town Hall.


Horse and Wagon Rides

Grab a ride on Main Street at Town Hall beginning at 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Ride through town the old fashioned way, slowly, taking in all the sights, sounds, and beauty of Chatham in winter.


No Button Required Events at the Atrium

Hear the soothing and happy sounds of the Pans in Paradise Steel Drums, watch the amazing Chatham Lightfoots jumping rope team, marvel at the Harwich Junior Theater jugglers, and enjoy every one's long time favorite dixieland band, The Monomoy 6 .

Noise Parade and Bonfire

The Noise Parade is a major component of the First Night tradition. Children and adults parade through town wearing costumes and sounding the loudest noisemakers possible. Assemble at 6:30 pm at the Methodist Church on Main Street, amble around the rotary to Stage Harbor Road, and complete the route to the Oyster Pond beach. Local merchants are likely to have a full stock of lightsticks, hats, and noisemakers. At the Oyster Pond, a bonfire and sing along await the paraders to celebrate a fitting end to scheduled kid's events at First Night Chatham.

Cirque du Jour

A very entertaining circus that is always enjoyed by adults as well as children of any age! The Cirque du Jour features clowns, animals, aerialists, jugglers, and amazing feats that you will not believe. In the afternoon and evening at Chatham High School.

This is just the beginning of the festivities. Will let you know what music performances are available for your listening pleasure at a later date.

December Discount -- Pilgrim Monument Lighting -- Provincetown, Cape Cod -- November 26th

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.

Romantic Thanksgiving Getaway and Dinner on Cape Cod

Thanksgiving menus are still arriving. There are some great choices out there. So hurry and make your reservations at the Inn, and then read further down the blog for all the choices for Thanksgiving dinner. Friday you can plan to shop and take advantage of all the "Black Friday" sales in Hyannis, or you can buy that unique gift at one of the many fine galleries throughout the Cape. Also, we will be serving our own breakfast version of Thanksgiving leftover -- with our own Mesquite smoked turkey!

Here are the menu choices for The Captain Linnell House in Orleans:

Captain Linnell House THANKSGIVING 2008

Appetizers
Fresh Fruit Cup
Wild Mushroom Soup Chilled or Warmed Apple Cider Garden Salad
Optional Appetizers
Bourbon Lobster Bisque $7.00
Maine Crab Cake with Lemon - Chive Beurre Blanc $8.00
Iced Wellfleet Oysters (5) $12.00

Entrees
Turkey - Roasted ... with a Savory - herb stuffing and Cranberry - Pear Chutney $34.00
Com Cob Ham - Baked ... with Wild Rice Pancakes and a Pommery Mustard Sauce $35.00
Duckling - Roasted "Crisp" Semi Boneless with a Raspberry Honey Glaze $37.00
Lobster Cakes - Baked ... with a Remoulade Sauce .... $38.00
Scallops and Shrimp - Sauteed with a Lobster Sauce and Puff Pastry Crescent $37.50
Salmon - Poached with herb Hollandaise $36.00
Filet Mignon - Grilled with a Wild Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Sauce $39.50

Please note that we do not split dinners!
Thank You!

Desserts
Pumpkin Custard Pie
Mincemeat Pie
Apple Crisp
Grarnmy's Rice Pudding
Esther's Chocolate Cake

Cape Theatre Offers Fall Fare -- Productions at Chatham Drama Guild, Cape Rep Theatre, Elements Theatre Company, Harwich Junior Theatre

This weekend on Cape Cod (November 14 through November 16), there are a couple of things that you may not want to miss.

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 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. Tickets $18. Call 508-432-2002, ext. 4

“Lady Windermere’s Fan” by Oscar Wilde, at the Elements Theatre Company, Paraclete House, Rock Harbor, Orleans. Friday & Saturday at 7:30 PM, and Sunday at 3 PM until November 23. Tickets $30. Call 508-240-2400

“Member of the Wedding”, Cape Rep Theatre, 8 PM, Thursday through Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM, through December 7, Route 6A, Brewster, 508-896-1888



Friday, November 14, 2008

Holiday Showcase – Three day extravaganza by Hyannis Garden Club, 10 to 5 PM at Cultural Center of Cape cod, Old Main Street, South Yarmouth. $20 at the door 508-394-7100

Early Christmas sale: Arts and crafts at Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, Intersection of Route 28, Chatham, through December 5th

Films with a conscience series: Pete Seeger; The Power of Song, by Jim Brown, 7:30 PM, Unitarian Universalist Meeting House 236 Commercial Street, Providence, 508-487-9344

Joe’s Bar and Grilled at the Barley Neck Inn, on the way to Nauset Beach, East Orleans, Free live entertainment on weekends.


Saturday, November 15, 2008

Holiday fair – Orleans United Methodist Church, Route 28/Main Street, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Attic treasures, jewelry, baked goods, plants, crafts and café.

Climate change talk and walk – “A Rising Tide,” 2:30 PM, Salt Pond Visitor Center, Route 6, Eastham, free.

Illustrated talk – Don McLaughlin, “Bolivia: Beyond the Andes,” 3 PM, Wellfleet Public Library, Main Street, free

Holiday Showcase – See Friday

Live music at Joe’s Beach Bar and Grille – See Friday


Sunday, November 16

Talk on early American glass – Joan Kaiser, author and antique collector, 2 PM, Brooks Academy Museum, 80 Parallel Street, Harwich, $4, Harwich Historical Society.

Lecture – History of Cahoon Museum by Dr. Robert Gambone, director, 2 PM, Jacob Sears memorial Library, East Dennis.

Library program – “The Year of the Woman,” featuring Ellen Mulroney of Cape Rep Theatre, 2:30 PM, Snow Library, Main Street, Orleans.

Gingerbread house event – The Children’s Center annual event and silent auction, 5 – 7 PM, Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, East Harwich, $50 includes wine or beer, hors d’oeuvres, and bidding paddle, 508-432-0742

Holiday Showcase – See Friday.

Cape Cod Thanksgiving -- Chillingsworth in Brewster Offers Traditional Fare

Another way to spend Thanksgiving dinner is at Chillingsworth in Brewster. Thanksgiving is their swan song for the season and one of their most popular days; so bring the family!! Two seatings: 2/2:30 & 5/5:30, with a selection of complimentary cheese, pates, olives, smoked fish in the lounge beforehand and then a spectacular menu that features all the traditional menu items with an upscale flair, as well as pheasant, duck, lobster, Foi Gras and other delights for the non-traditionalist in the family. Seconds to take home on turkey dinners!! Price varies according to menu selection. Here is a sample menu (I absolutely love the Truffle Mac and Cheese -- you will never have better!)

Sample Dinner Menu 2008

Black & White Truffle “Mac & Cheese”
Snails in Garlicky Pesto Cream w/ Pistachios, Tomato & Grilled Brioche
Foie Gras Salad w/ Jicama, French Beans and Arugula, Truffle Vinaigrette
Grilled Portobello, Chevre, Fig. Prosciutto and Beet Napolean w/Beet Drizzle, Portobello Vinaigrette
Shrimp ‘Taco’ w/ Lemon Hollandaise, Beans, Tomatoes, Scallions, Cilantro & Two Chile Sauce
Oysters in Puff Pastry with Spinach, Lemon Butter & Salmon’Pearls’ and Oyster Shooter w/ Mango Mignonette
'Maryland' Lump Crab Cake w/ Cucumber and Tomato Julienne, Saffron Remoulade
Seared Cape Diver Sea Scallop w/ Asparagus Risotto & Lemon Butter Sauce
Jumbo Ravioli w/ Spinach, Mushrooms & Four Cheeses, Truffle Jus
Wild Green & Baby White Asparagus w/ Morels, Morel Sauce & Lemon
Pan Seared Foie Gras w/ Grilled Brioche, Rich Stock & Sun Dried Cherries $9
Creole Lobster Cream with Fried Basil

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Mixed Green Salad with Chevre Crouton
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Sorbet
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Cilantro Crusted Rare Grilled Tuna Tournedos w/ Veggie stix Salad & Morel Sauce
Grilled Swordfish ‘Steak’ w/ Roasted Potatoes, Tomato Relish & Fiddleheads, Saffron Mussel ‘Jus’
Basil Crusted Salmon w/ Oyster Mushrooms, Tomato and Pea Fondue, Chive Lemon Butter Emulsion
Seared Cape Sea Scallops w/ Corn Risotto, Mushroom & Corn Ravioli, French Beans & Corn ‘Jus’
Rare Grilled Duck Breast w/ Duck Confit & Julienne Veggie Salad, Duck Sauce & Blackberries
Seared Veal Steak w/ Mushroom Risotto, Asparagus, Mixed Mushrooms & Wild Mushroom Sauce
Seared Loin of Lamb w/ Basil Mashed Potato, Tomato Olive Caper Relish, Brocolini & Herbed Lamb Sauce
Roasted Tenderloin of Beef w/ Potato, Fennel, Leek & Artichoke ‘Ragout’, French Beans and Truffle Sauce

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Amusements

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Apple Tart w/ Caramel Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce
Warm Chocolate Cake w/ Espresso Ice Cream

Lemoncello Panna Cotta w/ Blueberry Compote Trio of Crème Brulées
Strawberry Triple Crown w/ Strawberry Sorbet Chocolate Peanut Butter 'Candy Bar'
Raspberry Soufflé w/Crème Anglais (Advance Order $7.50)

Coffee, Decaf. Coffee, Tea, Espresso or Cappuccino

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The Price of each Dinner ranges from $60 - $75 and includes :
Choice of an Appetizer, Salad, Sorbet, Choice of an Entrée, Amusements,
Choice of a Dessert and Coffee or Tea.

(Menu subject to change without notice: it varies daily)

Thanksgiving Dinner on Cape Cod -- Academy Ocean Grille -- Traditional Turkey or Great Menu Choices

Here is another choice for your Thanksgiving dining pleasure. Had dinner here the other night and the food is delicious. We tried the crab cakes and they were actually just crab, which made the rich and delicious. I had the frog legs as an entree, and they were to die for. I guess I get that from my mother, who was very conservative in her eating, but she loved her frog legs -- nice and little -- and she would have loved these. Also, had beets with dinner -- one of my favorite veggies there.

One of the other ladies had the petite surf and turf and thoroughly enjoyed it. The third in our party had the veal saltimbocca and it was huge, delicious, and she had enough for the next night for dinner. It was a lovely dining experience all around.

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Crab Bisque

Academy Clams
Littlenecks broiled with garlic, apricots, ham, macadamia nuts and butter

Duck Potstickers
Ground duck seasoned with 5 spices wrapped in won-ton wrappers

Chesapeake Crab Cake
Lump crab, sweet peppers and onions, pan-fried served with a
pesto butter and roasted pepper coulis

Southwestern Chicken Spring Rolls
Shredded breast of chicken, peppers, onions, black beans and corn tossed with fresh cilantro, Cajun seasoning and a hint of cumin, rolled in thin rice skins and served crispy with yellow tomato salsa and chipotle lime sour cream

Vegetable Samosas
Carrots, peas, onions and potatoes, roasted with assorted spices and curry leaves, wrapped in thin pastry, served crispy with our house made chutney

Butternut Raviolis
Served with a prosciutto and sage butter

ENTREES

All entrées come with our House salad of mesclun greens, feta cheese, cucumbers, grape tomatoes and cranberry vinaigrette
or
Classic Caesar salad with garlic croutons and grated Parmesan cheese

Turkey Dinner
Fresh turkeys, slow roasted, served with sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, green beans and homemade cranberry sauce

Sole Francaise
Dipped in egg, sautéed, topped with blue crab and a lemon beurre blanc, served with rice pilaf, asparagus and carrots

Pork Tenderloin
Slow-roasted pork tenderloin with a maple cream sauce, served with sweet potato, green beans and corn

Ocean Grille Sword
Center cut, wood fire grilled, topped with our basil-Parmesan glaze, served with mashed potatoes, broccolini and sautéed zucchini & summer squash

Flat Iron Steak
10 oz. flat iron steak, grilled over hickory with our house spices, garnished with your choice of buttermilk blue cheese butter or Bearnaise sauce, served with scalloped potatoes, asparagus and beets

Veal Saltimbocca
Veal scaloppini topped with Prosciutto, sage and fontina cheese, served with Marsala sauce, scalloped potatoes, broccolini and spaghetti squash

DESSERTS

An assortment of homemade pies or pumpkin mousse for you to enjoy


$37.00 per person plus tax and gratuity

So make your reservations at the Inn and we will be happy to make your dinner reservations from any of those listed today and yesterday. See you soon!