Holiday Shopping on Cape Cod -- Unique Handcrafted Gifts for All

Looking for a little holiday spirit -- come to Cape Cod this weekend and enjoy an early celebration, do a little shopping to find a unique gift for that someone special. You may even find some home grown cranberries to take back for your own Thanksgiving feast. (They freeze amazingly well and will keep for all your holiday entertaining.)

Friday, Nov. 6

Christmas at The Crosby Mansion “Deck the Halls,” presented by Nauset Garden Club, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Crosby Lane, Brewster, through Sunday, $15 advance, $20 at the door.
Harvest and holiday fair Christian Union Church, Shore Road, North Truro, noon to 5 p.m.
Rummage sale Eastham United Methodist Women, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Church, Route 6, Eastham.

Saturday, Nov. 7

Farmers market Orleans, Old Colony Way, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Holly fair Dennis Senior Center, Route 134/Setucker Road, South Dennis, 23rd annual, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sponsored by Northside United Methodist Church, to benefit charities.
Rummage sale Eastham United Methodist Women, 9 a.m.2 p.m., at the Church, Route 6, Eastham.
Harvest and holiday fair Christian Union Church, Shore Road, North Truro, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Book signing Kathryn Kleekamp “Cape Cod and the Islands Where Beauty and History Meet,” 12 noon-2 p.m., Snow’s Home and Garden, 22 Main St., Orleans.
Free ranger-guided program “Before Wireless,” at the French Cable Hut and Three Sisters Lighthouses, 1-3 p.m., park at Nauset Light Beach, Eastham. CC National Seashore, 508-255-3421.
Reading Visiting poets, Eamon Grennan and L. S. Asekoff, 8 p.m., Fine Arts Work Center, 24 Pearl St., Provincetown.

Sunday, Nov. 8

Dramatic presentation Elsa Bastone, performance artist, on the great stories of Greek Mythology, 2-4 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, Main Street, Chatham, 508-945-2075.
Author talk William Sargent “Just Seconds From the Ocean: Coastal Living in the Wake of Katrina,” 3 p.m., Wellfleet Public Library, Main Street, free.
African drum workshop Mohamad Kamara, 4-5:30 p.m., 79 Lakeshore Drive, Brewster, $20, 508-274-8626

Make your reservations at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa. Sit by your fireplace, read a good book, and enjoy dinner at one of the fabulous area restaurants after a great day of exploring the Cape. Call 508-255-0617 to make your reservations. See you on the Cape.

Orleans, Cape Cod Falls for the Arts! Get a great Selection of Art Works and Gifts -- Shop Early for the Holidays!

Fall for the Arts - Orleans

Besides all the great participation in Eastham for this festive weekend, check out what is available right next door in Orleans. Remember to make your reservations at the Whalewalk Inn so you will be close to all the festivities.

(Original Watercolor of Patio at Whalewalk Inn by Karol Wycoff.)

Addison Art Gallery 43 Route 28, Orleans 508-255-6200 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.Exhibit: Group show of works by artists from across the United States and France Saturday: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Fall for the Arts reception

ArtWorks! 57 Route 6A, Orleans 508-255-1187 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.Exhibit: SNAPS! Iconic Photographs from the 60s and Beyond: Solo artist, multimedia show, featuring work of Grammy award-winning photographer Rowland Scherman; reservations suggested; call for details

Designs by S & R 85 Route 6A, Orleans 508-240-3608 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Traditional and antique-style jewelry crafted by owner Steven Drysdale

Doug Johnson Gallery 76 Route 6A, Orleans 508-221-8419 Friday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Contemporary abstract paintings inspired by the New York School by Orleans artist Doug Johnson

Eastwind Gallery 34 Main St., Orleans 508-240-2133 Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.Cooperative gallery with pottery and paintings by 12 Cape artists

Elizabeth Rowley Gallery 84 Route 6A, Orleans508-255-3690 Friday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.Contemporary Impressionist paintings of New England landscapes and street scenes by local artists, including Loretta Feeney and Mary GiammariSaturday: 2 - 4 p.m. - pastel demonstration by 21 in Truro artist Lorraine Trenholm; refreshments

Frame Center 83 Old Colony Way, Orleans 508-240-6633 Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Custom framing ad framed prints by local artistsFall for the Arts special: 50% off selected picture frame molding and 30% off all other picture frame molding

Gallery at 31 Main 31 Main St., Orleans 508-247-9469 Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.Exhibit: Lower Cape Art Teachers Show: Mixed media in a variety of styles; gallery artists paint en plein air in Orleans town center.

Honey Candle 37 Main St., Orleans 508-255-7031 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday: noon - 4 p.m.Beeswax and bayberry candles handmade on the premises and classic and contemporary candle holders

Kemp Pottery 9 Route 6A, Orleans 508-255-5853 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wheel-thrown and hand-built stoneware and porcelain ware; studio demonstrations

Oceana 1 Main Street Square, Orleans 508-240-1414 Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Three galleries with gifts, jewelry, art and home decor, many crafted by local artisans

Pleasant Bay Antiques, Inc. 540 South Orleans Rd., Orleans 508-255-0930 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Early American antique furniture and accessoriesFall for the Arts discount.

Pleasant Bay Trading Company 80-82 Route 6A, Orleans 508-255-5310 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Custom-made tables by Dan Davis and primitive reproduction home decorFall for the Arts special: All floor-cloths on sale

Rock Harbor Gallery 104 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans 508-255-3747 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Original watercolors, gicle prints and cards by Kely KnowlesSunday: 9 a.m. - noon: Art class: Painting a Rock Harbor Sunset: Watercolor instruction by Kely Knowles; $40 ($50, including materials); reservations required; call for details

Sea Shell Pottery 95 West Rd., Orleans 508-255-7138 Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Handcrafted stoneware by Mikael Carstanjen

Snow Library 67 Main St., Orleans 508-240-3760 Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Works by local artists on display in the Craine Room and turn-of-the-century photographs by H.K. Cummings of Orleans and Eastham

Tree's Place 60 Route 6A, Orleans 508-255-1330 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Gallery specializes in realism, impressionism and post-modernism; also gifts and domestic and imported ceramic and natural stone tiles

OTHER ENTERTAINMENT

Land Ho! Route 6A and Cove Road, Orleans 508-255-5165 Saturday: 10 p.m.: Music by Typhoon Ferri

Joe's Bar & Grille 5 Beach Rd., Orleans 508-255-0212 Friday: 10 p.m.: Music by Link Montana Saturday: 10 p.m.: Music by The Rip-It-Ups

Join in all the fun and take advantage of all that the Cape has to offer.

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.

Cape Cod Events, Art Shows, Nature Walks July 23rd through July 26th

If you have booked at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa for this weekend, here are some activities that may be of interest -- once you move off those amazing beaches. If you haven't booked a room as yet, we still have a couple of vacancies for an enjoyable getaway. Remember on weekends, we do have a two-night minimum.

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Cape Cod National Seashore Six beaches, 11 self-guided nature trails, nine lighthouses, picnic area; daily family activities. Call Salt Pond Visitor Center, Route 6, Eastham, 508-255-3421; Province Lands Visitor Center, Province Lands Road, Provincetown, 508-487-1256

Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Route 6, Eastham/Wellfleet town line, 508-349-2615. Trails open daily 8 a.m.-dusk, family activities and programs, guided hikes, seal cruises, nature education, kayak trips and more. Call for reservations.

Thursday, July 23

Arts and crafts fair Cape Cod professionals, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A, Brewster.
French Cable Station tour 41 South Orleans Road, Route 28, Orleans, 1-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, donations accepted.
Family folk dancing Marilyn Weissman, 2 p.m., Brewster Ladies’ Library, Route 6A, Brewster, free.
Lobster and scallop roll dinner Clam fritters, clam chowder, hot dogs too, 5-7 p.m., Nauset Light Lodge, St. Martin’s Lodge, 52 Old Harbor Road, Chatham, 508-945-2853.
Chowder supper With salad and strawberry shortcake, $10, optional hot dogs, chips and ice cream, 5:30-7 p.m., Eastham United Methodist Church, Route 6, Eastham.
Historic reenactment Rangers in period dress reenactment of beach apparatus drill, 6 p.m., Old Harbor Life-Saving Station, Race Point Beach, Provincetown, $5, $2 seniors and children.
Storytelling evening Theme: “The One That Got Away,” 7 p.m., Chapel in the Pines, Samoset Road, Eastham. Information: 508-240-5950.
Reading and slide talk Student open studio 6:15 p.m., reading 7 p.m., Fine Arts Work Center, 24 Pearl St., Provincetown, free.
Cape League All-Star game at Fenway Park 7 p.m., Boston, $10, 877-733-7699.
Rainforest reptiles Amphitheatre at Nickerson State Park, Route 6A, Brewster, 7 p.m., donations encouraged, no reservations required. .
Author talk Phineas Baxandall “The Rebirth of Public Transportation,” 8 p.m., Wellfleet Public Library, 55 West Main Street, Wellfleet.

Friday, July 24

Arts and crafts fair Cape Cod professionals, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A, Brewster.
Lobster roll luncheon Christ Church Episcopal, Route 28, Harwich Port, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $14, free PBJ for kids, pie slices $2. 508-432-1787.
Gossip girls talk Boston Herald’s “Inside Track” columnist, Gayle Fee and Laura Raposa, 7 p.m., Eastham Town Hall, Route 6, sponsored by Eastham Public Library.

Saturday, July 25

Farmer’s market Orleans Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Old Colony Way, Orleans. Local products and produce.
Yard sale fundraiser Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled,” 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 106 Bassett Lane, Hyannis. 508-775-8300.
Church fundraiser yard sale First Parish Church, Bridge Road (near Town Hall), Truro, 9 a.m.
Butterfly count North American Butterfly Association, at Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Brewster, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call Alison Robb to register, 508-564-4331.
Botanical walk Bank Street Bogs, botanist, Rich Eldred, 9:30 a.m., Harwich Conservation Trust, 508-432-3997.
Arts and crafts fair Cape Cod professionals, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A, Brewster.
Outside sale Orleans Community Exchange, Post Office Square, Orleans, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Arts and craft fair Dennis Harwich Lions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Melpet Farms, Route 134, South Dennis.
Art demonstration Rowley Gallery, 84 Route 6A, Orleans, 4-6 p.m., Tom Eaton.
Pig roast Orleans-Eastham Elks Lodge, McKoy Road, Eastham, social hour starts 4 p.m., dinner served 5 p.m.
Lobster and scallop roll dinner Clam fritters, clam chowder, hot dogs too, 5-7 p.m., Nauset Light Lodge, St. Martin’s Lodge, 52 Old Harbor Road, Chatham, 508-945-2853.

Sunday, July 26

Arts and craft fair Dennis Harwich Lions, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Melpet Farms, Route 134, South Dennis.
Old-fashioned base ball game Provincetown Grays Vintage Base Ball Club, 1:30 p.m. Brooks Park, Main Street, Harwich Center, free.
Nauset Lighthouse tour Nauset Light Preservation Society, Eastham, 4:30-7:30 p.m., donations accepted. 508-240-2612.
Double feature film “Gypsy Heart” and “Flamenco: Here and There,” 6 p.m., Payomet Performing Arts Center, 29 Dewline Road, North Truro, $10, 508-487-5400.
Bird talk Henry Lappen, educator and comedian “A Passion for Birds,” 7 p.m., Province Lands Visitor Center, Provincetown, free.

See you this weekend!