Music and Entertainment at Chatham First Night on Cape Cod

As promised here are the entertainers and music offerings at Chatham First Night. We still have rooms available to ring in the New Year. Book now for a fantastic New Year's celebration -- from your stay at the Inn to the festivities in Chatham.


Lee Amirault as Angus McPherson Scottish minstrel entertainment . . . humor and music. Eldredge Library, 8 pm

* Belle-Tones Three Andrews Sisters look-alike and sound-alike who will bring back memories as they sing the 40s songs. High School Methodist Church, 5 and 7 pm *

* Luigi Boccia Tenor extraordinaire. Will he be the next Pavarotti? He'll bring a tear to your eye and joy to your heart. You'll remember this performer! Congregational Church, 8 pm

Allan Brooks This talented singer will charm you.St. Christopher's, 7 pm
Liz Burke A tribute concert to Patti Paige, Connie Francis, and Patsy Cline. St. Christopher's, 9 pm

Rebecca Catron A Cape Cod native with a flair for Country-Western music. Elementary Cafeteria, 8 and 9 pm

Jimmy C's Real Deal Band A bluesy band with a definite attitude. With the band's harmonica-playing leader, you'll enjoy this toe-tapping music. Town Hall Meeting Room

Sorel Colina A 13 year old musician who plays the Celtic harp and will perform at the Faculty Art Show on First Night. Creative Arts Center, 7 pm

Cape Cod Bavarian Trio Trumpet, guitar and accordion! Polka with a mix of Czech, Irish, Russian, French, Spanish and German tunes. Foot-tapping fun for world music enthusiasts. St. Martin's Lodge, 7 and 8 pm

Cape Cod Fiddlers Ten of our most talented fiddlers and musicians . . . toe-tapping wonder! Grab a CD and take the music home with you! Methodist Church, 9 and 10 pm

Cape Cod Opera Our wonderful "day before" performers! Celebrate music from the 40's (1840 & 1940) from Broadway, the Opera, and Operettas. Methodist Church, 7:30 pm, Dec. 30

Chatham Drama Guild The Further Adventures of Nick Tickle--Fairy Tale Detective by Steph De Ferie, a local playwright. Directed by Karen McPherson, Chatham Middle School Drama Club. Produced by John F. Padgett. At 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm

Chatham Lightfoots Jump ropers extraordinaire from local Chatham schools. Atrium, 3 pm

Chatham Poetry Poetry Readings at the Eldredge Library, 7 pm

Cirque du Jour Back again by popular demand with all new acts... a must see for all, young and old! High School Gym, 2, 4, 7, and 9 pm

The Clancy Tradition From New York and Chatham . . . Irish music to warm your soul. Jr. High Gym, 7 and 8 pm

Crab Grass Cape Cod's own bluegrass artists! Bass, guitar, mandolin, banjo, and plenty of great vocals! Holy Redeemer Church, 7 and 8 pm

Colum Cille Pipes and Drums to stir the soul. Elementary Gym, 7 pm

Peter D'Elia A talented pianist in his 13th year with First Night Chatham. Chatham's Own Peter D'Elia continues to impress us with his keyboard skills. He will be playing Clementi, Ravel and Chopin. Congregational Church, 5 pm

The Elbows are four friends who got together one summer day to play music for some kids and their families...and they haven’t stopped since! Eldredge Library, 2 and 4 pm.

Shaun England Jazz Group Guitar, clarinet, and vocalist. St. Christopher's 1 and 2 pm.

Dreamers Big Band The classic big band sound . . . Dance, relax and enjoy. Monomoy Hall at Chatham Bars Inn. 8:30 - 11:30 pm.

Thom Dutton Celtic harp and vocals. A New Year's tradition! St. Christopher's, 11 pm
Feelin' Good Barbershop harmony with all the old familiar favorites. St. Martin's Lodge, 9 pm

Freddie and the Maybellines The beat goes on! Everyones favorite rock-and-roll band. Always a must!Community Center Gym, 8:30 - 11:30 pm

Brian Gillie Fantastic rock and roll music, song, and fun for the whole family. Junior High School Gym, 10 and 11 pm

Rick Goldin Music and puppets for children (and their parents!) Community Center Meeting Room, 4 and 5 pm

* Elena Griffin Elena does belly dancing and invites the audience to come forward and give it a try. Great exercise and great fun! Jr. High Gym, 9 pm

Jugglers Trevor Pearson . . . fanciful fun. Enjoyable for all. Performing at the Atrium at 4 pm.

Chris Henshaw Irish music. A one-man band to tickle your fancy.St. Martin's Lodge, 10pm

Scott Jameson Magic with a flair! Community Center Meeting Room, 3 pm

Greg Johnson Plays acoustic guitar -- a Chatham favorite! St. Christopher's Church, 5 pm

Keith Michael Johnson The Bubble Guy -- silly fun for kids. Elementary School Gym, 3 and 4 pm

Jumpin' Juba Steve Hurl on guitar and vocals, and Bruce Ward on piano, play blues mixed with many flavors of roots music, especially from New Orleans and Louisiana. Elementary School Gym, 8 and 9 pm

Joan Kirchner Vocalist with a program of 1940s songs. Methodist Church, 11 pm

* Rick Larrimore Presenting a tribute to Rod Stewart. Rick looks like him, dresses like him, acts like him and has that distinctive Rod Stewart wonderful sound. You're in for a treat! High School Auditorium, 6, 8, and 10 pm

* Lesli Loosli A soprano with a lovely and lilting voice. A gal who can definitely hit the high notes! Congregational Church, 11 pm

Anoush Longerstaey An accomplished 13--year-old pianist. Methodist Church, 4 pm

* Ross Mac Vicar Wood carving with a chainsaw . . . how very interesting! In the town parking lot to be enjoyed by all. 1:30 - 4:30 pm

Marcus the Magician Super magic for the young and the young at heart. Monomoy Hall, 5 pm

* MGM Trio A delightful group new to First Night who will definitely have you in a nostalgic mood. Elementary School Gym at 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm

Joe Marchio Congregational Church organist, Joe brings new excitement and vibrant sounds to the beautiful organ. Congregational Church, 10 pm

Monomoy Six Dixieland jazz to keep you dancing 'til 11 pm in the Atrium. 7 - 11 pm

* Jodi & Richard Mulcahy Two generations of family who do guitar and vocals with a flair. Holy Redeemer Church, 9 pm

John Murelle A versatile baritone singing the songs of Irving Berlin. Congregational Church, 3 pm

* Noteables Chris Morris takes the baton to this amazing chorus that will thrill and excite you with their incredible voices. Congregational Church, 7 pm

Lilly and Paul O'Brien Kids, try your vocal skills with Paul's help at some karaoke at Monomoy Hall, Chatham Bars Inn. 2, 3, and 4 pm

Oyez! Renaissance music performed with gorgeous period instruments. A rare musical treat. UU Meeting House, 9 pm

Pans in Paradise Steel Band trio featuring Bruce Guyon, Seth Martin, and Debby Martin with a Caribbean sound. Don't worry, be happy! Atrium, 2 pm

* Andrew Prete Acoustic guitar and vocals to give a new meaning to the blues, soft rock and a bit of pop. St. Christopher's, 10 pm

John Randall's Saltwater Jazz These three musicians will help you greet the new year in style with wonderful ukulele, drums, and bass. UU Meeting House, 10 and 11 pm

Dave Rauscher -- Everyones favorite classical guitarist! Another First Night Chatham faithful . . . and are we glad. St. Christopher's, 8 pm

Reunion Band A bluegrass band with lots of fun, toe tapping sounds to keep you happy. Community Center Meeting Room, 10 and 11 pm

The Rip It Ups Formerly Skeeter and the Buzztones, pop/rock with four guitars, a coronet, and vocalist. Community Center Meeting Room, 8 and 9 pm

* Sound Waves Eight lively ladies offering their songs in the a cappella tradition. Community Center Meeting Room, 7 pm

* Three Cats and a Dog An acoustic bluegrass/Celtic/swing/folk/pop band. Elementary Gym, 5 pm

Toe Jam Puppet Band Interactive high energy musical treat guaranteed to make the whole family wiggle and giggle. Community Center Meeting Room, 12:30 and 2 pm

Ashley Wade and Morris Ashley Wade, mezzo soprano, and Chris Morris at the piano. Opera to Broadway, spirituals to standards . . . a musical tour de force. Congregational Church, 9 pm

Martha Whatley and Peter Earle Romantic duets by two talented Cape Cod entertainers . . . pleasing audiences for many years. Methodist Church, 8 pm

Kids in the Community Lullaby of Broadway . . . John Murelle's students' voices go to the Great White Way. Congregational Church, 4 pm

Bell Ringing Pull the rope that rings the bell. St. Christopher's, 4 pm

After your fun day in Chatham and the fireworks, enjoy your New Year's champagne and treats in your room as you bring in the New Year at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa.

Remember the next day is our fillet Mignon brunch, salmon with cream cheese on bagels with a dollop of sour cream and caviar. Plus many sides to make for a great brunch.

Ring in the New Year 2009 on Cape Cod

Plan early to ring in 2009 at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa. Give the perfect holiday gift to yourself or someone close to you. You can enjoy the festivities, the food, and still continue your exercise program in the Spa. If you are interested in spa treatments, time and space are limited. Those reservations must be made one month in advance. Join us for a fun and food filled weekend – the last “hurrah” before those resolutions for 2009 become a reality and before the cruise diets begin.

Packages include New Year’s Eve hors d’oeuvre party—5:30 to 7:30 PM, First Night in Chatham buttons (a circus, musicians, presentations by local artists, theater, opera, entertainment, a bonfire, a noise parade, and a fireworks finale!). Return to the Inn for a Midnight surprise, and at 11:00 the following day, a New Year’s Day brunch with filet mignon, Mimosa or Bloody Mary, smoked salmon, caviar and more. Receive a departing gift from Select Registry to help with your other 2009 travel plans. Book three nights (December 29th, 30th, and 31st) and packages start at $670 depending on the amenities in the room (size of bed, fireplace, whirlpool tub, kitchenette, etc.) Book two nights (December 30th and 31st) and packages start at $480 depending, again, on the amenities in the room.

All Spa treatments must be booked one month in advance. There will be no spa treatments after 2:00PM Wednesday, New Year’s Eve. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Tax and gratuity are not included in the package price.

Cape Cod Fall Things to Do in Eastham, Dennis, Chatham and Wellfleet

This week on Cape Cod (November 1 through November 8), 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 Producers" Academy Playhouse, 8:00 PM, Thursday through Saturday; 2:00 PM, Sunday through November 9th, $20, Main Street, Orleans, 508-255-1963.

"Shining City", mystery, Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (W.H.A.T.), 8:00 PM, Wednesday through Sunday: 3:30 PN Sunday, through November 1, Julie Harris Stage, 1 Kendrick Avenue, Wellfleet, $32, $22 matinee, 508-349-9428.

“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.




Saturday, November 1, 2008

Book signing with David Wright “The Famous Beds of Wellfleet: A Shellfishing History,” 1 PM Jules Besch Stationers, 15 Banks Street, Wellfleet.
Music live at Joe’s Bar and Grilled at the Barley Neck Inn. East Orleans. Free live entertainment weekends. Halloween Costume party, tonight with Last Men on Earth, 9:30 to close.

Sunday, November 2

Architecture of Cape Cod talk with John DaSilva “Designing a Seaside Home,” 2 PM, Cape Cod Museum of Art, Route 6A, Dennis.

First Sunday film series “Life and Debt,” 2 PM, Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, Maine Street, Chatham, discussion follows, free. 508-945-2075

Sundays at Snow Library -- Edmond J. Harnett, retired teach of American History “The U.S. Constitution and American Political Parties,” 2:30 PM, Snow Library, Main Street, Orleans.

Monday, November 3

Fen Shui talk with Alexis Barron who teaches how one can make adjustments to lighten and brighten physical spaces, 1 PM, Cape Cod Museum of Art, Route 6A, Dennis, $15, free for Friends of CCMA.

Tuesday, November 4

Author talk -- Nancy Rubin Stuart “The Secret Pen of Mercy Otis,” 3:30 PM, Eldredge Public Library, 564 Main Street, Chatham.

Nau-Sets Square dancing, multi-level with intermediate rounds, 7:30 to 9:30, workshop 7:30 to 8:00 PM, Dennis Senior Center, Route 134, $7, 508-896-5237.

Wednesday, November 5

Music and literature lecture -- Dr. John F. Clark, “An Investigation into Endings in Music and Literature,: 7 PM, Eastham Town Hall, Route 6, free.

Thursday, November 6

One Night Stand – The FOG Group, 15 amateur photographers “For the Love of the Art,” 5:30 PM, Cape Cod Museum of Art, Route 6A, Dennis, admission by donation.

Lecture – “Fish Voices,” Dr. Rodney Rountree, marine biologist, 7:30 PM, Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Route 6A, Brewster. $5 members, $7 non-members.

Circadia Bistro and Tavern 86 Sisson Road, Harwich Port, 508-432-2769, Jazz with Michael Oakland in the tavern.

Things to Do on Cape Cod: Music, Arts & Crafts, Hikes and Walks

The weather is absolutely marvelous this week -- cool, sunny and great for a hike or bike ride. Enjoy the following:

Wednesday, October 8 -- Eastham Hiking Club offers a free guided hike starting at 9:00 am at the Harwich reservoir and Conservation lands. Call 508-255-3808 for information and directions

Wednesday walks with naturalist Connie Boyce at Spruce Hill to Namskaket Marsh. Leave the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Route 6A at 9:45 am, 508-896-3867 for cost and details.

Saturday Walks -- If you want to get the family outdoors and get a little education while you're at it, the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History hosts Family Field Walks year-round every Saturday and Sunday (and Monday-Friday in July and August). Explore the John Wing Trail at the museum with a trained naturalist, who will give you all the facts about marsh, oak-pine forest and beach habitats. The one-and-a-half hour walk covers 1.2 miles, so even the little ones can enjoy it. Cost is free with museum admission. Call 508-896-3867 for time of hike.

Arts and crafts: Saturday, October 11th and Sunday the 12th at Nauset Middle School in Orleans where a visit to the Cape area isn't complete without a peek at what local artisans have to offer. The Artisans' Guild Arts and Crafts shows, which are held five different times a year at the local Middle School, feature a vast selection of the best in local crafters' wares. Take advantage of this gift-shopping opportunity to find something special for a loved one or yourself that is distinctly "Cape Cod." Admission is free; plenty of parking is available. See website for dates and details.

Entertainment: Music nightlife is available on Friday or Saturday (and sometimes both nights at the following establishments: Agro Dolce, Route 6, Brewster, Jazz both nights, 508-896-8600

Bayzo's Pub at the Mansion at Ocean Edge Friday and Saturday pianist 6-10PM. Call 774-323-6012.

Joe's Bar and Grille at the Barley Neck Inn on the way to Nauset Beach has free live entertainment, which we have had rave reviews by our guests, on the weekends. 508-255-0212 -- great lobster, too. Reserve your table and lobster at the same time.

Paula Poundstone, comedian with be at The Vixen Nightclub in Provincetown on the 11th and 12th, 7 and 9 pm, $45 and $50 seats. Call 508-487-6424 for ticket information.


Musical Performances: Rum Soaked Crooks Autumn Winds concert with sea chanteys and folk music, 7:00 pm, Saturday, October 11 at Salt Pond Visitor Center, Route 6 Eastham, free.

First encounter coffeehouse, Samoset Road, Eastham, 508-255-5438. Doors open at 7:30 pm, performance at 8:00 pm, $15 at the door. Sharon and Matt Heaton will perform on October 11th.

Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra, Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis. For information on ticket prices and discounts call 508-362-1111. Saturday, October 11th at 8:00 pm and Sunday, October 12th at 3:00 pm for a Classical Mystery Tour.

Galleries: There are many fine galleries and exhibits on the Lower Cape. When you arrive at the Inn please check the second section of The Cape Codder available in the den of the Main Inn. We also have a whole map of galleries found in Wellfleet and Orleans. So ask for those also.

Truro Treasures Weekend and Truro Winery Grape Stomp

GET READY FOR A FUN-FILLED WEEKEND IN TRURO!

Truro Treasures began in 1992 when several community members, most notably Betty Groom and Boo Houstoun, envisioned a fall weekend for children and adults to raise money to help save the Highland Lighthouse, and to promote community pride and interest in Truro. As a result, a non-profit organization, called Truro Treasures, was created to sponsor the event. Since then Truro Treasures has evolved and expanded into an annual fall weekend event that is crammed full of activities.

This year's theme is "Community Spirit", and the Lighthouse logo is reminiscent of the first Truro Treasures, organized to help raise money to preserve Highland Lighthouse.

The weekend begins on Friday evening with a cocktail party at Adrian's Restaurant, 5 - 7 pm, right on Route 6, cash bar and complimentary hors d'oeuvres.

The Saturday and Sunday activities including the following:

A silent art auction at the Pamet Yacht Club. It will take place on Saturday, September 20th from 10am-4pm. Silent Bids will begin closing at 3:30pm.

The arts & crafts fair is held at Truro Central School Gymnasium, Route 6, Saturday & Sunday, September 20th and 21st, 2008, 10 am to 4 pm.

The flea market is Saturday, September 20, 2008, Truro Central School, Front Lawn, Route 6, Market Hours: 10am-4pm, Rain Date: Sunday, September 21, 2008.

Antique appraisals are Saturday, September 20, 2008, 10am-2pm, Pamet Yacht Club
by Keith Klinger, Professional Appraiser,$5 per Item. Bring in your treasures and find out their value!

Antique & classic car show is held Sunday, September 21, 2008, 11am-2pm, Seamen's Bank, Route 6, North Truro. For more information, please contact John O'Brien at 617-733-5183.

The treasure hunt begins at 10am-Noon, Saturday, September 20, 2008, at Town Hall Parking Lot. The object is to team up and find treasures to win 1st, 2nd or 3rd. Place. Sounds just like TV reality show.

Golf tournament at Highland Links Lighthouse Road, North Truro, 18 Hole Scramble,
Sunday, September 21, 10am. Sign up sheets will be available at the club house after Labor Day. Participants must pay when they sign up. For more information, please contact Carol Nickerson at 508-349-7360.

5k run/walk, Sunday, September 21, 2008, 8:15am Registration at Pamet Harbor Parking Lot. 9:00am Start ~ Finish at Ballston Beach. Registration Required. For information on the event, please contact: Phil Smith (508-487-8280)

Saturday evening dinner held on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Terra Luna Restaurant, Shore Road, Route 6A, North Truro. There Will Be Two Dinner Seatings: 6:00pm and 8:00pm. Seating is Limited - Advance Ticket Purchase Required. Tickets will be available at Dutra's Market and Truro Chamber of Commerce on July 30th. For more information, please call Gail Stevenson at 349-3142. $32.95 per Person, includes Tax, BUT NOT GRATUITY.

The climax of an entire weekend of family fun, art, music, storytelling, classic cars, flea markets, and more at the tip of the Cape takes place at Truro Vineyards, rain or shine, with a 6-piece jazz band, Moby Dick and the Wailers, playing on our expansive front lawn. Bring a picnic or purchase food here, plus tour the grounds and winery and buy a tasting of our nine varieties of Massachusetts-made wines for just $7 (you get to keep the glass).

GRAPE STOMP at 3:00 PM for "kids" of all ages. Take off your shoes and feel real grapes beneath your feet, in an aged wooden barrel under a mulberry tree.


Admission FREE. Food, souvenirs and and wine extra

Cape Cod Nightlife and Music

On the Lower Cape you can enjoy music and good food. Joe's Bar and Grilled at The Barley Neck Inn on the way to Nauset Beach, East Orleans has free live entertainment on the weekends. Call for a reservation and if you are hankering after a boiled lobster, reserve one at the same time. Call 508-255-0212.

On Cahoon Hollow Road in Wellfleet, 508-39-6055, experience the only beach bar and grill for 40 miles on the National Seashore. Performances are as follows: Sunday--the Incredible Casuals. August 8 and 9--Apollo Sunshine. August 10--The Trainwrecks with Bouyant Sea. August 12--DJ Bed E. Green. August 13--WOMR benefit with Eric Lindell and August 14--Tjovi Ginen.

Bubula's by the Bay in Provincetown, 508-487-0773, on Thursdays through September 4th enjoy the Chandler Travis Philharmonette, 10-12:30ish -- call for details.

Around the corner and over the Bridge on Bridge Road to Samoset Road, in Eastham, 508-255-5438 enjoy an evening at First Encounter Coffeehouse. Doors open at 8PM with performance at 8:30. Tickets are $15 at the door, children free. August 16th is Vance Gilbert, singer/songwriter. Every Monday 7-8 PM is the Eastham Windmill Green Band Concerts. August 11th is Celtic Concert with Clayton, Denya and Greg

And, August 15th -17th is the 4th Annual Provincetown Jazz Festival at 8 PM at Provincetown High School. Call 866-811-4111 for reservations. Tickets are $25 for each night per person.

Oh, and don't forget the Pops in the Park 2008 featuring The Cape Symphony Orchestra with Maestro Jung-HO Pak. Tickets are available at Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Snow's Home & Garden and local banks. Call 508-255-1386 for more information.

That is only the tip of the iceberg. You can go on line and fine many more performances to suit your music tastes.