August 08 Cape Web Calendar

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Cape Cod & the Islands

CapeCod&

theIslands

(thru Thu. 8/28) Fool of the

World and the Flying Ship

Written and directed by Stephen

Russell. Mon-Thur: 7pm. General

Admission: $9. WHAT for KIDS

(W4K Tent) 2357 Route 6, Well-

eet (next to the Julie Harris Stage)

508-349-9428 www.what.org

(thru Tue. 9/30) Kayak

Quest

A self guided tour. The Quest

clues will help you uncover

the story of the ponds people,

places, wildlife.Your quest ends

after you nd the hidden Questbox. Mon. & Fri: 1pm-3:30pm.

Tues.-Thur.: 9am-11:30pm, 11:

am-1:30pm, 1:30pm-4pm. Call

and sign up. Fee: member $30.

Non-member $40. (all equipment

included.) Felix Neck Wilife

Sanctuary, 100 Felix Neck Dr.,

Edgartown, 508-627-4850 or

e-mail: felixneck@massaudubon.

org www.massaudubon.org/fe-

lixneck

(thru Sat. 8/9) The Pillowman

By Martin McDonagh/ directed

by Jeff Zinn.

Tues-Sat: 8pm. Sat 7/19: 3:30pm

matinee Julie Harris Stage, 2357

Route 6, Welleet (next to Post Of-

ce) 508-349-9428 www.what.org

(thru Tue. 8/5) Artists Open-

ingMoment In Time Encaustic

abstracts by Providence artist Ta-

leen Batalian. Polaroid transfers

by Chatham photographer Bren-

ton Welsh. 5pm-7pm. Truro Fine

Art Studio, #3 Depot Rd. Truro

508-349-2303 www.truroneart-

studio.com

(thru Sat. 8/23) Ragtime

At the turn of the 20th century the

lives of an upper class white an-

glo-saxon family, a Jewish immi-

grant and his young daughter, and

black musician, his love, and their

newborn son are brushed by theicons of the day: Houdini, Emma

Goldman, J P Morgan, Henry

Ford, Evelyn Nesbit and Stanford

White. They are all intertwined in

an unforgettable story about the

great themes of the American ex-

perience: equality, freedom, race,

and economic opportunity. Dont

miss the opportunity to experience

this epic story of American life

set to some of the most thrillingmusic in Broadway theater history

in the intimate setting of Cape

Reps indoor theater. Tues-Sat:8

pm. $28. CapeRep, 3299 Rte.

6A, P.O. Box 1305, Brewster, MA

508- 896-1888 www.caperep.org

(thru Sat. 8/2) Annual

Woods Hole Film Festival

Woods Hole Film Festival offers

visitors only the best in indepen-dent lm, as well as a number

of educational workshops on the

intricate inner workings of the

lm business and lm produc-

tion. Visit our website for more

info. www.woodsholelmfestival.

org/2008

(thru Sun. 8/24) The Mis-

takes Madeline Made

By Elizabeth Meriwether/direct-

ed by Brendan Hughes. Tues-

Sun: 7:30pm. General Admis-

sion: $32, Matinee: $22, Student

Rush: $16 (1/2 hour before

show). Julie Harris Stage, 2357

Route 6, Welleet (next to Post

Ofce) 508-349-9428

www.what.org

(thru Sat. 8/2) Nocturama

By Annie Baker Race, sex, video

games and a dead poet all clash

in this new play set in a New

England town. We are proud to

present this comedy about melan-

choly and the trials of homecom-ing by one of Americas most

exciting new playwrights. Time:

8pm. Suggested $20 general, $10

students Falmouth Academy 7

Higheld Dr. Falmouth, 508-

457-4242 www.capecodthe-

atreproject.org

(thru Sat. 8/2) 27th Annual

Quilt Show

Exhibit of over 200 contempo-

rary and traditional quilts by

members. Special exhibitions.

Merchant Mall with over 25

vendors. Boutique items for sale.

Lectures and demonstrations by

experts. Food available for sale.

Handicapped accessible.Thu &

Fri; 9:30-4pm. Sat: 9:30-3pm.

Cape Cod Regional Technical HS

- Exit 10 off Mid Cape Contact:

Deb Krau 508-778-1756 www.

bayberryquiltersofcapecod.com

(Mondays thru 9/15) Wild-

life Discovery Tour at Long

Point

Wildlife Discovery Tour lets


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you experience the beauty of

one of the rarest habitats in the

world: sandplain grasslands.

Witness breathtaking views of

the Atlantic Ocean and explore

refuge habitats, as you paddle

throughout Tisbury Great Pond.

8:30am-1:30pm. Fees are Mem-bers: Adult $15; Child (15 and

under) $10. Nonmember: Adult

$25; Child (15 and under) $10.

Long Point Wildlife Refuge, Off

Edgartown-West Tisbury Road,

West Tisbury, Marthas Vineyard,

For additional information call

508-693-3678

(thru 10/8) Wildlife Canoe/

Kayak TourPaddle through the wild coast of

the island and observe its natural

wonders with a Trustees natural-

ist. 9am-2pm, Fee: $15/$18/$30

& $40. Cape Poge Wildlife

Refuge, Edgartown Dike Road,

Chappaquiddick Island, Marthas

Vineyard 508-627-7689

(thru 10/8) Cape Poge Natu-

ral History Tour

Cape Poge Natural History Tour

allows you to enjoy a 2.5-hour

oversand vehicle exploration

through Chappys sand barrier

beach. Relax and enjoy birding,

beachcombing, and great photo

opportunities. 9am-2pm, Fee:

$15/$18/$30 & $40. Cape Poge

Wildlife Refuge, Edgartown Dike

Road, Chappaquiddick Island,

Marthas Vineyard 508-627-

7689 www.thetrustees.org

(thru Mon. 10/13) Poucha

Pond-Self Tour

Reap the benets of Trustees

membership as you paddle

through Poucha Pond on half- or

full-day excursions. With map,

discover the effects humans and

nature have had on salt marsh,

dune, and shore. Fees: Members

only: 4 hours for $25 or 8 hours

for $35 (per canoe or kayak).

9am-5pm. Notes: Special mem-

bership offer available. Cape

Poge Wildlife Refuge, DikeRoad, Chappaquiddick Island,


3599 E-mail: [email protected]

(thru Wed. 10/8) Fishing

Discovery Tour

Catch sh-and shing tips-on

this 4-hour oversand vehicle trip.

Youll learn the artful skills of

surfcasting, reading the water,

and lleting sh. We provide thetackle. You bring a snack and

a sense of adventure. 8:30am-

1:30pm. Members only: Adult

$60; Child (15 and under) $25.

Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Dike

Road, Chappaquiddick Island,


3599 E-mail: [email protected]

(Thru Sun. 11/30) Flight Path:

Plimouth Beach

Plymouth Beach is part of the

breathtaking panorama seen from

Plimoth Plantation. Few visitors

know that this beautiful shoreline

plays a crucial role in a complex

and ancient system of shorebird

migration routes running from

the tip of South America to the

Arctic tundra. In addition to the

threatened and endangered spe-

cies that breed and nest on this

local barrier beach, more than

20,000 migratory birds use the

bay as a fuel stop.

Eighty-ve striking images by

nature photographer Jim Fenton

provide a close-up of coastal wa-

ter bird life to reveal their beauty

and behavior. Developed in part-nership with the Manomet Center

for Conservation Sciences,

Goldenrod Foundation and Mas-

sachusetts Audubon Society, and

produced with generous nancial

support from the Bobolink Foun-

dation, Goldenrod Foundation,

Sheehan Family Foundation and

others.

The Museum Shops in the Visi-

tor Center and Crafts Center areopen from 10 am to 5:30 pm,.

Plimouth Plantation only: Adults

$28, Children $18. 137 Warren

Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360

508 746 1622 www.plimoth.org

(First Thursdays of Month

thru 11/27) Artscape

You are cordially invited to join

the Hyannis Main Street com-

munity the rst Thurs of everymonth for a collective open

house of galleries and shops all

within walking distance of each

other. Our Artscape Exclusives

offer venues for local artists to

show their work on Main Street,

as well as a chance for the gal-

leries to feature various artistic

mediums. Meet, greet, eat, and

shop for local and unique art.

Visit any one of the galleries or

special events on Main Street in

Hyannis, and receive 20% off of

your dinner at one of our partici-

pating restaurants. Event time:

5pm-8pm. Hyannis Main Street,

Hyannis 508-775-7982 e-mail:

[email protected]


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(Mondays & Fridays thru

Sept) Guided Kayak Tour

Join a naturalist on an exciting

adventure. All trips focus on

the natural history of saltwater

communities found on Marthas

Vineyard. 10am-12pm. Fee:

Member $28 Non-member $35.

Registration required. Ages 11

and up with adult. Felix Neck

Wilife Sanctuary, 100 FelixNeck Dr., Edgartown, 508-627-

4850 or e-mail: felixneck@mas-

saudubon.org www.massaudu-

bon.org/felixneck

(Tuesdays thru Sept) Yoga in

the Gardens

Catherine Paulson is back to lead

this popular class, held in various

gardens throughout the grounds

every Tuesday, June throughSeptember. 8am-9pm. Fees per

4-week session: Members: $50;

Non-Members: $55. Drop in Fee:

$15 per class. Heritage Museums

& Gardens, 67 Grove Street,

Sandwich, To register or for more

information, call 508-888-3300

x-102 Email: info@heritagemu-

seums.org www.heritagemuse-

umsandgardens.org

(Tuesdays & Thursdays thru

Sept) Marine Discovery

Cruise from Oaksbluff Harbor to

Vineyard Sound aboard a Coast

Guard licensed boat.If time per-

mits participants will their hand

at scup shing. 5:30pm-7:30pm.

Fee: members $30 Non-members

$40. Children under 8 $4. Regis-

tration required. Felix Neck Wil-

ife Sanctuary, 100 Felix Neck

Dr., Edgartown, 508-627-4850 or

e-mail: felixneck@massaudubon.

org www.massaudubon.org/fe-

lixneck

(Tuesdays & Thursdays year

round) Art without Boundries

Join Miss Lori for a hands-on art

class where children enjoy paint-

ing messy masterpieces & many

other projects. 10:30am-2:30pm,

CCod Childrens Museum, 577

Great Neck Rd., Mashpee Call

for more info: 508-539-8788.

(Wednesdays) River RunSummer Concert Series

Sponsored by the A. D. Make-

peace Company. On clear nights

Bill Luzader from the Plymouth

Planetarium sets up a telescope

for stargazers. There is ample

public parking in and around

the concert site. This series is an

extremely popular community

event drawing many thousands of

attendees each summer. Familiesand children are welcome to at-

tend and are encouraged to bring

a blanket and/or lawn chairs.

6:30-9:30pm. The concerts take

place in Pilgrim Memorial Park

(South Park Location), located

on the beautiful Plymouth wa-

terfront at the intersection of

Water Street and Leyden Street.

Call or visit website for more

info on weekly groups: 508-747-

7727 [email protected]

www.project-arts.com

www.seeplymouth.com

(Wednesdays) Hornblower

Garden Picnic

Bring or purchase a picnic lunch

and join us in the Hornblower

Garden for a chance to learn

about this delightful hidden trea-

sure from staff horticulturist Lori

Danek. This beautiful garden

with its terraces and water fea-

tures is a well preserved example

of a 1920s formal perennial

garden and is a popular site forweddings. 12noon. Free with mu-

seum admission. Visitor Center

Courtyard, Plymouth Plantation,

137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth

508-746- 1622 www.plimoth.org

(Wednesdays & Thursdays

thru Sept.) Down by the Shore

Take a short walk through the

forest to a protected beach, where

you will meet amazing creatures.Wear clothes and shoes that

can get wet. Wed: 1pm-2:30pm

Thur: 10am-11:30am & 1pm-

2:30pm. Fee: members $6 Non-

members $9. Children under 3

Free. Felix Neck Wilife Sanctu-

ary, 100 Felix Neck Dr., Edgar-

town, 508-627-4850 or e-mail:

[email protected]

www.massaudubon.org/felixneck

(Wednedays thru 9/10)

Wild Wednesdays

Join us each week as we high-

light different specias of ora

and fauna. 10am-11am. Fee.

members $6. Non-menbers $9.

Felix Neck Wilife Sanctuary,

100 Felix Neck Dr., Edgartown,

508-627-4850 or e-mail: felix-

[email protected] www.

massaudubon.org/felixneck

(Thursdays) Concerts in the

Park

We are very excited about our

2008 summer line-up of bands,

promoting all local talent. Our

concerts are manned by volun-

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family-oriented events attract

hundreds of residents and visitors

throughout the region. Cape Cod

Canal Region Chamber of Com-

merce, 70 Main Street, Buzzards

Bay, 508-759-6000 moliva@

capecodcanalchamber.org www.

capecodcanalchamber.org

(Thurdays & Fridays thru

8/22) Cape Cod Center for the

Arts Theaterfor Children

Presenting performances on

Thur. and Fri. mornings at

9:30am & 11:30am with different

performers each week. Tickets

are $8-$9; group discounts (10+

persons) are available. The Cape

Cod Center for the Arts, 820Rte. 6A, Dennis Village, Box

Ofce 1-877-385-3911 www.

capeplayhouse.com

(Fridays 8/1,8/8 8/,15) Sum-

mer Family Fun Fridays

Begin your visit by setting out

your blankets or chairs on a spot

on the lawn to enjoy interac-

tive family entertainment on the

Outdoor Concert Stage. Thesehour-long performances have

something to please everyone

in the family, including puppet

shows, dancing, comedy, story-

telling, music, and in most cases,

a mix of everything. After the

performance, head over to the

Hosta Garden by the Windmill to

complete a craft or garden proj-

ect. Hunt Passport at the Ticket

Ofce, where you will be guided

to a different museum treasure

each Friday, and after discover-

ing this treasure, receive a stamp

in your passport. Collect stamps

each week and have a chance to

win fabulous prizes. 11am-2pm.

Free with museum admission,

registration not required. Out-

door Concert Stage (J.K. Lilly

III Automobile Museum in case

of rain) Heritage Museums

and Gardens, 67 Grove Street,

Sandwich 508-888-3300 Visit

website for weekly events. www.

heritagemuseumsandgardens.org

(Fridays) Breakfast with

the Animals

Wake up with Plimoth Plan-

tations Rare Breed animals

including Kerry and Milking

Devon cows, San Clemente and

Arapawa goats and kids, Wilt-

shire sheep, and Red Dorking

chickens. Participants will learn

modern and historical farming

practices by helping with the

morning chores along side the

museums farm staff. When thechores are done, participants will

enjoy a simple breakfast. 8am-

10am. Members Adult $14.Child

(6-12) $7. Non-member Adult

$20. Child (6-12) $10. Space

is limited to 15 participants. To

register, please contact Kathy

Roncarati at (508) 746- 1622 X

8114 or [email protected]

Plymouth Plantation, 137 War-

ren Avenue, Plymouth 508-746-

1622 www.plimoth.org

(Fridays year round) Crit-

ter Capers

Drop in for a half-hour visit with

the naturalist & one of the nature

centers resident animals. suit-

able for ages, 3 & up, year-round.

10:30am. Green Briar Nature

Center, 6 Discovery Hill Rd,

Sandwich 508-888-6870.

(Fridays year round) Kids

Night Out

New activities each week. 4-

8pm. Free Cape Cod FactoryOutlet Mall, 1 Factory Dr, Saga-

more . Call for more info: 508-

888-8417

(Fridays thru 9/5) Mashpee

Open Market

A unique shopping experience

featuring artisan made goods,

ne art and fresh produce. Fri:

10am-4pm. Mashpee Commons,

Mashpee Contact: Staff Phone:508-477-5400

(Fridays & Saturdays year

round) Mystic Bowl, Capewide

Enjoy a state of the art light &

sound show while you bowl.

Fri: 6pm Sat: 9pm. Ryan Fam-

ily Amusements, 3 locations,

441 Main St., Hyannis, 508-

775-3411, 1067 Rte. 28, So.

Yarmouth, 508-394-5644 & 200Main St., Buzzards Bay, MA

Call for more info: 508-759-

9892. Bowling parties available.

(Saturdays year round)

Drop-In Storyhour

Ages 3+. Join Tammy & Sarah

for stories, songs & theme-re-

lated activities. This program

targets the younger child, how-

ever, older siblings & children

are always welcome. 10:30am.

Eldredge Library, 964 Main St,

Chatham, MA Call for more

info: 508-945-5170

(Saturdays & Sundays thru

12/21) Cape Cod Winery Wine

Tastings


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During July and August we will

offer wine tastings Thursday

through Sunday from 11am-4pm.

Cape Cod Winery, 681 Sandwich

Road, East Falmouth, 508-

457-5592 www.capecodwinery.

com

(Sundays) Yarmouth Art

Guild Outdoor Show

Members of the Yarmouth Art

Guild offer their work for sale.

Sun: 11am-5pm. Free. Rt. 6A,

On the Lawn near Bank of Amer-

ica and Cape Cod Co-op banks,

Yarmouthport www.yarmouthar-

tguild.com

(Sundays & Tuesdays) Cha-tham Seal Cruise

Hundreds of gray seals can be

seen swimming in the surf andbasking on the beach just south

of Chatham throughout the year.

These hour-long trips will cruise

along South Beach and Mono-

moy looking for seals in the

water or hauled out on beaches

and sand bars. The natural-

ist on-board will discuss their

identication, behavior, and

natural history. Maximum group

size: 15 people. Instructions and

Directions: Meeting in Chatham

1/2 hour ahead. No restrooms

available. Wear sun protection.

Binoculars recommended. Bring

food and drink. Call for various

times. Fee: Adults $40m/ $45nm,

Children $35m/ $40nm. Reg-

istration is required. Location:

Chatham. For more information,

contact: Welleet Bay, 291 State

Highway, South Welleet, 508-

349-2615 E-mail: welleet@

massaudubon.org www.mas-

saudubon.org/felixneck www.


. (Sundays) Nauset Light-

house Tours

4:30pm-7:30pm. Tours are free

and open to the public (donations

accepted). Parking is available at

Nauset Light Beach parking lot

(Cape Cod National Seashore)

Parking fees may apply. Direc-

tions to Nauset Light:

Route 6 to Bracket Road (third

trafc signal from Eastham/Or-leans rotary). Right onto Bracket

Road. Go to end and take left

onto Nauset Road. Take rst

right onto Cable Road. At end of

Cable Road, take left onto Ocean

View Drive to parking lot. Walk

along path to Nauset Light. www.

nausetlight.org

(Sundays thru 10/13) 12th

Annual Vineyard Artisans

Summer Fair

Fair features many of the Islands

top craftspeople. Food available,

free parking. Craft demonstra-

tions 10am-2pm, Free. Contact:

Andrea Rogers. West Tisbury

Grange Hall, West Tisbury

Grange Hall, West Tisbury

508-693-8989 www.vineyardar-

tisans.com

(Sundays thru 10/31) Lost

Gardens of New England

Heritage celebrates the bygone

gardens of New England in thenewly renovated History Mu-

seum. 10am-4pm. Free with

Museum Admission. American

History Museum Heritage Muse-

ums & Gardens, 67 Grove Street,

Sandwich, To register a car to

show, call 508.888.3300, x-102,

or E-Mail mwilkins@heritage-

museums.org Email: info@heri-

tagemuseums.org www.heritage-

museumsandgardens.org

(Fri. 8/1-Sat. 8/2) Dirty Rot-

ten Scoundrels

A debonair con man and a clever

young American rogue are out

to stake their claim at a glamor-

ous resort in the French Riviera.

Mon-Sat: 8pm with matinees on

Wed & Thurs: 2pm., Sat: 4pm.

Tickets are $25-$49.50 and group

discounts (10+ persons) areavailable. The Cape Cod Center

for the Arts, 820 Rte. 6A, Dennis

Village, Box Ofce 1-877-385-

3911 www.capeplayhouse.com

(Fri. 8/1) Comedian Carlos

Mencia

One of the most popular comedi-

ans in the country 8pm. Tickets:

$50. Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21

West Main Street, Hyannis, 508-

775-5630 www.melodytent.org

(Sat. 8/2) Onset Blues Fes-

tival

The festival will be held at Pros-

pect Park, in the Bandshell, in the

quaint Victorian village of Onset

overlooking the harbor. Features


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ve live bands-a mix of blues

legends and regional favorites.

Free parking is available nearby.

9am Craft & Food Vendors;

11am-6pm Music. Tickets are

$20 at the event, and advanced

tickets are available for $15 at

the Onset Bay Association ofceand other locations. Call for more

information.Onset Bay Associa-

tion 508-295-7072 onsetbay@

capecod.net www.onsetvillage.

com

(Sat. 8/2) Teddy Bear Picnic

A lively

morning

of story-

telling,games,

and kids

activities.

Dont

forget

to bring

your teddy bear. 10am-noon.

Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Admission fee, $6 per person;

children must be accompanied by

adult.Spooner Secret Garden, 27 North

Street

Plymouth, 508-746-0012 www.

plymouthantiquariansociety.org

(Sat. 8/2-Sun. 8/3) Wampa-

noag Overnight

Spend the night in the Wampa-

noag Homesite and experience

the 17th century Native lifeways

rst-hand. This unique session

includes a guided tour of the

museum followed by a traditional

Wampanoag evening meal served

in the Homesite. After dinner

enjoy reside games, activities

and stories before going to sleep

inside a bark-covered wetu. Sat:

2pm. Sun: 9am A continental

breakfast is served in the muse-

ums Visitor Center in the morn-

ing. Member: $90pp, Non-mem-

ber $100. By reservation only.

Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren

Ave.


plimoth.org

(Sat. 8/2) Boston Pops Es-

planade Orchestra

8pm. Tickets: $90 & $62.75,

Club Prices: $85 & $57.75.

South Shore Music Circus,

130 Sohier Street, Cohasset 781-

383-9850

www.themusiccircus.org

(Sat. 8/2) Blueberry FestivalCelebrate our native blueberry

during the height of the season.

Enjoy a special blueberry dessert

in the historic 1903 Jam Kitchen

along with a demonstration of

blueberry jam making. 11am-

2pm. Desserts are $3, and all

proceeds benet the educational

programs of the Thornton W.

Burgess Society and its Green

Briar Nature Center. GreenBriar Nature Center & Jam

Kitchen, Thornton W. Burgess

Museum, 4 Water Street (Route

130), Sandwich, 508-888-4668

E-mail: info@thorntonburgess.

org www.thorntonburgess.org

(Sat. 8/2 & Sun. 8/3, Sun.

8/17, Thu. 8/21,Sat. 8/23,Sat.

8/30) Kayaking 2008

We will explore the many tidal

creeks and islands of the harbor,

looking for shorebirds, osprey,

horseshoe crabs and other crea-

tures of the marsh. Well also

come ashore at the Sandy Neck

barrier beach lighthouse. This

trip is intended for those with

previous kayaking experience,

yet all experience levels are

welcome. Kayaks, paddles and

life vests provided. Call for Vari-

ous times. Fee: Adults $35m/

$40nm. Previous kayaking expe-

rience (within the last few years)

and swimming ability are re-

quired for this trip. You must be12 years or older to participate.

Ages 12-18 must be accompa-

nied by an adult. Participants will

be required to wear a life vest.

Bring sunscreen, appropriate sun

glasses, water and a hat. Meet at

Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary,

at 345 Bone Hill Rd, Cumma-

quid. Take Bone Hill Road to last

driveway on left. Park at end of

driveway. Registration is re-quired. To register and for more

information please call 781-837-

9400. Long Pasture, 345 Bone

Hill Road

Barnstable 508-362-7475E-mail:

[email protected]

www.massaudubon.org/felixneck

(Sun. 8/3) TD Banknorth

Pops by the Sea

Join the Arts Foundation ofCape Cod for the 23rd annual

TD Banknorth Pops by the Sea

concert, featuring the only Cape

Cod appearance of the Boston

Pops Esplanade Orchestra and

conductor Keith Lockhart on

the Hyannis Village Green on

Sun: 5pm-7pm. Hyannis Village

Green, Hyannis

508-362-0066 Email: info@arts-

foundation.org www.artsfounda-

tion.org

(Sun. 8/3 & Sun. 8/10) Pil-

grim Belle Sunday Brunch Buf-

fet Cruise

Combine Plymouths best

Harbor Cruise with a great

Brunch.10:30am-12:30pm.


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$27 per person. Reservations

strongly suggested. No coupons.

For more information call 508-

747-3434 or visit: www.plym-

outhharborcruises.com

(Mon. 8/4 & Sun. 8/31) Sun-

set Harbor CruiseJoin us aboard the Naviator on a

sunset cruise into scenic Welleet

Harbor and Cape Cod Bay. Well

enjoy the scenery while watch-

ing for birds and other wildlife,

learning about the folklore sur-

rounding Billingsgate Island, and

getting an offshore perspective of

the coastline.Call for times: Fee:

Adults $25m/ $30nm. Maximum

group size: 35 people. Registra-tion is required. For more infor-

mation, contact: Welleet Bay,

291 State Highway, Route 6,

South Welleet,

508-349-2615 E-mail: well-

[email protected] www.


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(Mon. 8/4 thru Sat. 8/16)

Leader of the Pack

A Baby Boomer Bonanza of hitsongs is up next with, a rousing

60s song and dance journey of

go-go boots hits from the leg-

endary writer Ellie Greenwich.

Mon-Sat: 8pm. Matinees Wed,

Thur, Sat: Tickets: $49.50-$25

and group discounts (10+ per-

sons) are available. Cape Play-

house, 820 Main Street, Route

6A, Dennis, 508-385-3911www.

capeplayhouse.com

(Tue. 8/5 thru Thu. 8/21)

Hansel and Gretel

Gingerbread houses and Gum-

drops Join the adventures of

Hansel and Gretel in this delight-

ful adaptation of a classic Broth-

ers Grimm fairy tale. Mon-Thur:

7:30pm. Fri-Sat: 4 pm. Perfor-

mance schedules are subject to

change. Please check with the

HJT box ofce for updates. Har-

wich Junior Theatre, 105 Divi-

sion St. West Harwich, 508-432-

2002 X4 www.hjtcapecod.org

(Wed. 8/6) Auditions for

Americas Hometown Plym-

outh Idol Competition

4:30-7:30pm ,The Plymouth Area

Chamber of Commerce will be

holding the auditions at Colony

Place in the courtyard between

Croma and Cold Stone Creamery

in Plymouth. The Competitions

Semi-Final Round will be held

on Sat. 8/23 and the Final Roundwill be held on Sun. 8/24 on the

Festivals featured Main Stage

located on Plymouths water-

front. Ten performers will be

selected from the auditions to

continue onto the Semi-Final and

Final Rounds of the Americas

Hometown Plymouth Idol

competition. Those who wish

to audition must register for the

competition by 7/31 (4pm) byvisiting: www.plymouthwater-

frontfestival.com. No walk-in

auditions or late registrations will

be accepted.

(Thu. 8/7, 8/14, 8/21) Piop-

pis & Lobster Tales Cruises

Summer Sunset Wine Cruise Se-

ries. Returning by overwhelming

popular demand, this is a series

of seven Thursday evening sun-

set wine cruises through August.

Each cruise will feature a unique

theme that includes a fantastic

sampling of excellent wines,

great food, entertaining speak-

ers, a beautiful sunset and lots

of fun. Themes & Restaurants

to be determined. 7pm Board-

ing - 7:15pm Departure. All trips

will depart from the Plymouth

Town Wharf aboard the Lob-

ster Tales, which will return to

the dock at 9:30pm, just in time

for you to enjoy a night cap at

your favorite spot. Reservations

are required for all trips. Pricingvaries depending on the cruise

you have selected. Pioppis, 183

Court Street, Plymouth, 508-746-

1943 www.pioppis.com

(Thu. 8/7) Kaleidoscope

Childrens Theatre-Rapunzel

10:30am. Tickets: $8 South

Shore Music Circus, 130 Sohier

Street, Cohasset

781-383-9850 www.themusiccir-cus.org

(Thu. 8/7 & Thu. 8/28)

Pilgrim Belle Special Event

Cruise

7-9:30pm. Parrothead Cruise.

$27. per person. Depart May-

ower II State Pier. Coupons are

not accepted on Special Event

Cruises. Must be 21 with proof of

ID. For reservations or informa-tion call 508-747-3434 or visit:

www.plymouthharborcruises

(Fri. 8/8-Sun. 8/10) Jay Jay

The Jet Plane


8/12

Live stage shows throughout the

day. 10am-5pm. Call for more

info. Edaville USA, 7 EDA

Avenue, Carver, 508-866-8190

www.edaville.com

(Fri. 8/8) Kenny Rogers

The Gambler continues to hold

all the cards. Still a consummate

entertainer and storyteller after

40-plus years in the music busi-

ness, Kenny Rogers makes his

audience feel like theyre right

in his living room. He is a true

American icon. 8pm. Public:

$48.75 Club Members: $43.75.Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West

Main Street, Hyannis, 508-775-

5630 www.melodytent.org

(Fri. & Sat. 8/8-9,15-16,22-

23; Tue. 8/26-Sun. 8/31) Patsy

Cline

The hot-

test ticket

in town

based

on a true

story and

starring

Laura

Cap-

pello as Patsy Cline and Suzette

Hutchinson as Louise Segar.

Directed by Robert Wilder and

featuring The Bodacious Bobcat

Band. 8pm. All Tickets: $22.

Harwich Junior Theatre, 105

Division St. West Harwich, 508-

432-2002 X4 www.hjtcapecod.

org/

(Sat. 8/9) Annual OnsetCape Verdean Festival

10am-6pm. Held at the Onset

Bandshell and Bluffs. Raindate

Sun. 8/10. Onset Bay Associa-

tion, 4 Union Street, Onset, 508-

295-7072 [email protected]

www.onsetvillage.com

(Sat. 8/9) The Summer Con-

cert Series at Colony Place

Mark DeLorenzo, Six Piece Jazz/Swing Band. Enjoy great live

music plus lots of family fun. All

concerts are feature art displays,

wine tastings from Village Vine-

yards and food offerings from

participating restaurants. 1-3pm.

Colony Place Mall, 174 Colony

Place, Plymouth www.colony-

place.com

(Sat. 8/9) Jeff Timmons of

98 Degrees

Also, Rich Cronin of LFO, and

Louie Bello & the Bello Project.

Hosted by Dre Robinson. Hear

them sing all their original songs

in one great night. 8pm. Plym-

outh Memorial Hall, 83 Court

Street (Rte.3A), Plymouth,

508-747-1622 www.Memorial-

Hall.com

(Wed. 8/13) Peter Rabbits

Animal Day

This day of outdoor family fun

with live animal exhibits, a pet

rabbit show, story times, and

personal appearances by Peter

Rabbit, Reddy Fox and Smokey

the Bear. Refreshments are avail-

able. 10am-2pm. Free. Thornton

W. Burgess Museum, 4 Water

Street (Route 130), Sandwich,

508-888-4668 E-mail: info@

thorntonburgess.org www.thorn-

tonburgess.org

(Wed. 8/13) James Mont-gomery with Johnny Hoy and

the Bluefsh

7:30 pm,

gates

open at

6:30.

Ticket

prices

are

$18 for

membersand $22

for non-members in advance,

and $25 on the night of the show.

Concert Stage, Heritage Muse-

ums and Gardens Concert Stage,

67 Grove Street, Sandwich 508-

888-3300 www.heritagemuseum-

sandgardens.org

(Thu. 8/14) World Premiere

of Fabuloso & WHAT awards

Once again John Kolvenbach

(Gizmo Love; Love Song; On An

Average Day) brings his spot-on

humor and zinging dialogue to

the WHAT stage-this time with a

world premiere. Our second an-

nual WHAT award for fabulous

theater goes to John Kolvenbach,

author of Fabuloso, Love Song,

Gizmo Love and On an Average

Day. 8pm. Regular Tickets: $50

Premium Tickets: $125 (Includes

reception) Welleet Harbor The-

ater, 2357 Start Hwy Rt 6, (Next

to Post Ofce)

Wellee 508-349-9428 www.

what.org



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Childrens Theatre-Cinderella,

Too

10:30am. Tickets: $8. South


Street, Cohasset,

781-383-9850 www.themusiccir-

cus.org

(Thu. 8/14) Pilgrim Belle

Special Event Cruise

7-9pm. Wine Tasting. $35. per

person. Depart Mayower II

State Pier. Coupons are not ac-

cepted on Special Event Cruises.

Must be 21 with proof of ID.

For reservations or information

call 508-747-3434 or visit: www.

plymouthharborcruises.com

(Fri. 8/15) Randy Owen Of

Alabama-All the Hits & More

Tour

8pm. Tickets: $59. & $44. South


Street, Cohasset, 781-383-9850


(Fri. 8/15 thru Sun. 8/17)

Provincetown Jazz Festival

See website for performing art-ists and more info. 8pm. Tickets

are $25. per concert and can be

purchased online, at the door,

or by calling 866-811-4111.

Provincetown High School, 12

Winslow St, Provincetown, 508-

487-5040 www.provincetown-

jazzfestival.org

(Sat. 8/16) Annual Sandcas-

tle & Sculpture Day

This event takes sand castle

building to the highest level, but

still manages to remain a fun,

family affair. Every year teams

converge on Jetties Beach, just

outside Nantucket Town, to

create art out of beach sand. A

panel of judges chooses winners

in a number of classes. Although

standard castles and mermaid

sculptures rule the day, a number

of creative entries win a prize

each year. Anyone can enter, but

whether competing or just watch-

ing, fun is a guaranteed factor.

Food concession is available onthe beach. No admission charge,

4 Bathing Beach Rd

Nantucket, For more info and

registration call: 508-228-1700

www.nantucketchamber.org/visi-

tor/events.html

(Sun. 8/17 thru Sat. 8/23)

Provincetown Carnival Week

2008

Howdy, lads and lassies. Its timeto pull out your chaps and spurs,

grab your lassos and head to

Ptown for the 30th Anniversary

of Carnival-Wild, Wild West.

Were putting together a week-

long schedule of fabulous events

and entertainment for you. Past

events have included boat cruis-

es, dance parties, casino nights,

headline concerts. The parade is

scheduled 8/21. www.ptown.org

(Mon. 8/18 thru Sat. 8/30)

Born Yesterday

A sharp comedy that combines a

Pygmalion story with Washing-

ton shenanigans when a shady

senator-buying tycoon hires a

handsome journalist to tutor his

bubble-headed mistress. A little

knowledge becomes a dangerous

thing when she decides to turn

the tables on her crooked junk-

yard baron and his boozy lawyer.

Mon-Sat: 8pm. Matinees Wed,

Thur, Sat: Tickets are $49.50 to

$25 and group discounts (10+

persons) are available. Cape

Playhouse, 820 Main Street,

Route 6A, Dennis, 508-385-

3911 www.capeplayhouse.com

(Wed. 8/20 thru Sat. 9/13)

Neil Simons-Come Blow Your

Horn

Tues-Sun: 8pm. Tickets: $20.

Playhouse, 120 Main Street,

Orleans, 508-255-3075 www.apa1.org


Childrens Theatre-Rumpel-

stiltskin



Street, Cohasset, 781-383-9850


(Thu. 8/21) Pilgrim BelleSpecial Event Cruise

7-9:30pm, Irish Sing-Along

Cruise. $22 per person. Thursday

Evening Special Event Cruises

depart Mayower II State Pier.

Coupons are not accepted on

Special Event Cruises. Must be

21 with proof of ID. For reserva-

tions or information call 508-

747-3434 or visit: www.plym-

outhharborcruises.com

(Fri. 8/22) Sacco & Vanzetti

Dinner

Explore the history and legacy of

a later group of Plymouth set-

tlers-the Italian-Americans-dur-

ing a classic Italian dinner and

program under the grand tent on

our lawn overlooking Plymouth

harbor. Bruce Watson, author of

Sacco and Vanzetti: The Men,

the Murders & the Judgement of

Mankind, recounts the story of

one of the 20th centurys most

dramatic and conicted trials.

Watsons balanced re-examina-

tion of the famous case is rich in

local connections-Bartolomeo

Vanzetti was a one-time resident


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of North Plymouth. 7pm. Pre-

paid reservations required. Call

for more info. Hedge House, 126

Water Street, Plymouth, 508-746-

0012 www.plymouthantiquarian-

society.org

(Fri. 8/22) Turnstones andPlovers and Terns, Oh My-

Guided Bird Walk on Long

Beach

Meet

at State

Pier

(near

May-

ower)

and

takethe water route (via The Volun-

teer, Plimoth Plantations work

boat) to Goldenrod Cottage on

Plymouths Long Beach. Once

at Goldenrod you will get an

introduction to this important

breeding and nesting area and to

the days events that will include

a guided bird walk and brunch

at the cottage. Youll also have

a chance to enjoy this wonder-ful beach before you take the

water taxi back to the pier. RSVP

by contacting Kathy Roncarati

at [email protected] or

508-746-1622, ext 8114.$75 for

non-members; $50 for members,

limit of 12 people per walk. The

deadline for registration is Wed.

8/20th. All times reect the start

time at the State Pier in Plym-

outh. Plymouth Plantation, 137

Warren Avenue, Plymouth 508-

746- 1622 www.plimoth.org

(Fri. 8/22) Gretchen Wilson

8pm. Tickets: $72.75 & $57.75.

South Shore Music Circus, 130

Sohier Street,Cohasset,


cus.org

(Sat. 8/23 & Sun. 8/24)

Annual Plymouth Waterfront

Festival

The Festival will take place

throughout Plymouths water-

front & downtown with eventsfor the whole family. Art &

Crafts shows, Duck Races, Mo-

tor Heads Cruise-In Car Show,

Americas Hometown Plym-

outh Idol Competition, Carnival,

live entertainment and Row to

the Rock, featuring homemade

replicas of Mayower II racing to

be rst to reach Plymouth Rock.

Call for more info: 508-830-1620

www.plymouthchamber.com

(Sat. 8/23 & Sun, 8/24) 3rd

Annual Americas Home-

town Plymouth Idol

Join us on the Plymouth Water-

front to watch the areas most

talented compete to become the

next Americas Hometown

Plymouth Idol. Sat. is the semi-

nal round of competition with

the 10 semi-nalists singing thesong of their choice for their

chance to move on to the nal

round held on Sun. when we

will crown our newest Plymouth

Idol...Dont miss it. Sat: 12pm.

Sun: 2pm. For more information

on how you can audition or for

competition details please visit:

www.plymouthwaterfrontfestival.

com

(Sat. 8/23) Antiquarian

Summer Fair

Attic treasures, jewelry, home-

made goodies, and bargains

galore are some of the delights

of this old-fashioned New Eng-

land fair, held under a big tent

on our sweeping lawn overlook-

ing Plymouth harbor. 10am-3

pm. Browsers welcome, free of

charge. Fee for luncheon. Hedge

House, 126 Water Street


plymouthantiquariansociety.org

(Sat. 8/23) The Beach Boys8pm. Tickets: $59.25 & $44.25.

South Shore Music Circus, 130

Sohier Street, Cohasset,


cus.org

(Sat. 8/23) Gretchen Wilson

8pm. Tickets: $57.75. Cape Cod

Melody Tent, 21 West Main

Street, Hyannis, 508-775-5630

www.melodytent.org

(Sun. 8/24) The Beach Boys-

Special Guest Charlie Farren

4:30pm & 8:30pm. Public:

$42.25. Club Members: $37.25.

Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West

Main Street, Hyannis, 508-775-

5630 www.melodytent.org

(Sun. 8/24) 3rd Annual Mo-

tor Heads Cruise-In Car Show

Bring your classic & custom

vehicles to the Jenney Grist Mill

parking lot & enjoy live enter-

tainment all afternoon. Food

vendors will also be at this years

show, so bring your appetite as

well. There is no cost to cruise in

and be part of this event, which

will feature food, live enter-

tainment and the New England

Patriots Cheerleaders.Prizes will


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be awarded to the winners in the

following categories; Best Clas-

sic Car (Pre & Post 1950), Best

Classic Truck (Pre & Post 1950),

Best Custom Car (Overall), Best

Custom Truck (Overall) and

Cruise-Ins Best in Show. 2-4pm.

Jenney Grist Mill, 6 Spring Lane,Plymouth, 508-830-1620 www.

plymouthwaterfrontfestival.com

(Mon. 8/25-Tue. 8/26) Bus

Tour-Summer Excursion to

Strawbery Banke, MA and

Lost Gardens, NH

Our rst stop will be the Geor-

gian-style Codman Estate, c.

1740, in Lincoln, MA. The

grounds feature a hidden Itali-anate garden with perennial beds,

statuary, and a reecting pool

lled with waterlillies as well

as an English cottage garden.

Following lunch at Concords

Colonial Inn, we will continue on

toward the Hamilton House, c.

1785, in South Berwick, ME. Sit-

uated on the Salmon Falls River.

Well be strying at the historic

Sise Inn in the charming seaportof Portsmouth, NH. After a day

of activities, spend the evening

as you wish - stroll Portsmouths

cobblestone streets, dine in one

of the many ne restaurants or

simply relax in the comfort of

the re-placed parlor at the inn.

Tues. we will visit the Strawbery

Banke Museum for a glimpse

into garden history. These gar-

dens bring new life to the ground

where generations of immigrants

helped to create the unfolding

story of America. After a guided

tour and time for independent

discovery, we will board the bus

for our return trip to the Cape

making one stop to stretch our

legs. Time: 8:30am-5pm. Fees:

Members: $245 Per Person,

Double Occupancy. Non-Mem-

bers: $260 Per Person, Double

Occupancy. Price per person

includes round trip transportation

on deluxe motor coach, lodg-

ing, breakfast, 1 lunch, museum

admissions, guided tours at eachsite, and Heritage escorts. Sign-

up for this event. Call the Public

Programs Department for more

info. 508-888-3300 ext. 102.

Registration deadline: 7/7. www.

heritagemuseumsandgardens.org

(Tue. 8/26) Huey Lewis &

The News

Opening Act: Paul Thorn

8pm. Public: $52.75. Club Mem-

bers: $47.75. Cape Cod Melody

Tent, 21 West Main Street,Hyannis, 508-775-5630 www.

melodytent.org


Childrens Theatre-Hansel &

Gretel



Street, Cohasset,


cus.org

(Fri. 8/29-Sun. 8/31) Day

Out with Thomas the Tank

Engine

Thomas the Tank Engine heads

the train on a 2-mile train ride

through the 1300 acre cranberry

plantation. Get your photo taken

with Thomas; enjoy live enter-

tainment, storytelling, amuse-

ment rides and more. Handicap

Accessible. 9am-5pm. $18 for

anyone ages 2 and over. Chil-

dren under 2 are free as long as

they sit on a lap for the train ride.

Admission includes all rides andattractions and parking is free.

Edaville USA, 7 EDA Avenue,

Carver, 508-866-8190 www.

edaville.com

(Fri. 8/29) A Special Acous-

tic Evening With Vince Gill

8pm. Public: $42.75. Club Mem-

bers: $37.75

Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West

Main Street, Hyannis, 508-775-5630 www.melodytent.org

(Sat. 8/30) Pop Goes the

Summer

Broadway artist Jodi Benson

will perform with the Cape Cod

Symphony Orchestra, led by

conductor Jung-Ho Pak. at the

Barnstable County Fairgrounds

in Falmouth. Table seating 10

guests $450 per table. Gardenseating is available on a rst-

come, rst-served basis $20.

Guests are welcome to bring

picnic blankets or beach chairs

from which to enjoy the concert

and reworks display. Falmouth

Chamber of Commerce (508)

548- 8500

(Sat. 8/30) Comedian Artie

Lange

8pm. Public: $59-$74. Club

Members: $54-$69. Cape Cod

Melody Tent, 21 West Main

Street, Hyannis, 508-775-5630

www.melodytent.org

(Sun. 8/31) Plymouth Rock

Triathlon Festival


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