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.

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!

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!)

More Maritime Days' Activities, Wellfleet Harbor Tours, Lectures, and Lighthouse Tours

For those of you who will be visiting us on the Cape beginning on May 25th can still take advantage of our 40% discount for three nights, Sunday through Thursday. Here are some of the events for Maritime Days during that time. Also, heard from guests that whale watching has just be awesome this year. The whale antics are fun to watch and the numbers out there seems to be more than ever. Even the naturalists are excited about the numbers. So make your reservations today and enjoy all that the Cape has to offer.

MONDAY, MAY 25

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, shortbirds and waterfowl. Dress warmly, non-slip footwear preferred.
Information: Reservations required. Call 508-240-578


TUESDAY, MAY 26

Lighthouse Inn Tours
Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Location: The Lighthouse Inn, 1 Lighthouse Inn Road, West Dennis
Enjoy a tour of The Lighthouse Inn and West Dennis Light, built in 1855, the only privately owned and operated lighthouse in the US, sanctioned by the United States Coast Guard. Reservations required, space is limited.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-398-2244 for reservations


WEDNESDAY, MAY 27

Lighthouse Inn Tours
Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Location: The Lighthouse Inn, 1 Lighthouse Inn Road, West Dennis
Enjoy a tour of The Lighthouse Inn and West Dennis Light, built in 1855, the only privately owned and operated lighthouse in the US, sanctioned by the United States Coast Guard. Reservations required, space is limited.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-398-2244 for reservations


THURSDAY, MAY 28

“Thermometer-Mania Tour”
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Porter Thermometer Museum, 49 Zarahemla Road, Onset
The curator will provide guided tours of the museum in Onset, the Thermometer Capital of the World. Emphasis will be placed on maritime thermometers. Tour includes the museum’s collection of over 1,000 devices, recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records and Ripley’s.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-295-5504


FRIDAY, MAY 29

Boat Tour of the Historic Lower Cape
Time: 1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.
Location: Wellfleet Harbor to Great Island
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, www.blueclawboattours.com

Cape Cod Maritime Museum Lectures and Book signings
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Location: Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South St., Hyannis
“The Wreck of the Sparrow-Hawk”: Lecture by Historian and Curator Mark Wilkins.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-775-1723

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 Maritime Days--Enjoy Sea Tales, Sea Voyages, and Your Own Sea Escape

April showers are definitely out of the way, and Cape Cod is "busting out" with flowers and activities. May 21st is the last day for Cape Cod Maritime Days and it is chock full of activities. So make your reservations at The Whalewalk Inn & Spa for a Maritime Getaway.

Also, please read previous blogs for activities from May 13th on celebrating the Sea Heritage of Cape Cod.

SATURDAY, MAY 23

5th Annual Ocean to the Bay Road Race
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Highland Light Road, North Truro
Five-mile run/walk from Highland Lighthouse to the bay and back, to benefit the lighthouse preservation. Awards, raffles and refreshments.
Cost: $15 registration fee
Information: 508-487-1121

Boat Tour of the Historic Lower Cape
Time: 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.
Location: The River, Orleans to Pleasant Bay
Join Blue Claw Boat Tours for a one-hour narrated boat tour through the Lower Cape’s most pristine rivers, bays and island passages to learn about their history. View working fishermen and bay men as they go through the centuries old traditon of harvesting the sea. Glimpse diverse wildlife, including seals, shorebirds and waterfowl. Dress warmly, non-slip footwear preferred.
Cost: $20 per passenger
Information: Reservations required. Call 508-240-5783

Boatbuilding Demonstration
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Boat shop behind Woods Hole Historical Museum, 579 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole
Come visit the ongoing boatbuilding demonstration program, with participants on hand to answer questions.
Information: 508-548-7270


Eastern Mountain Sports Kayak Fishing Tour
Come fish on the kayak sponsored by Eastern Mountain Sports/Hyannis and Cape Cod Fly Fishing. $150 per person includes kayak rental and guide tour with professional Fly Fishing guide Michael Mullaney of www.capecodflyfishing.com Contact Michael at 508-208-2265. Anglers can spin fish or try their hand at fly fishing.
Cost: $150
Information: Contact Michael at 508-208-2265

Harbor Your Arts Artist Shanties
Location: Bismore Park, Ocean Street, Hyannis
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Harbor Your Arts artist shanties are a unique harborfront location for artists to create and sell their work. All work is juried, and includes painting, photography, glass blowing, jewelry and more!
Cost: Free

Kayak the Waterways of the Lower Cape
Time: 6 to 8:30 a.m.
Location: Sampson’s Island, Pleasant Bay
Investigate different coastal habitats during these exceptional kayak tours that include kayak instruction and environmental education. Certified kayak instructor and coastal educator, Dick Hilmer will lead you through sheltered creeks, into bays and marshes, and towards islands rich in cultural history. During the three-hour coastal exploration, the certified guides of Explore Cape Cod Tours will provide professional instruction in easy to paddle, comfortable and stable tandem kayaks. Perfect for novice or experienced paddlers. All equipment is provided including kayak, paddle, lifejacket and instruction – just bring a smile and a bottle of water, and $30 per person.
Information: Due to space limitations, reservations are required. Please call 508-240-1211 or email dhilmer@explorecapecod.com. You will receive directions upon making your reservations.

Maritime Exhibit at Captain Bangs Hallet House
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Captain Bangs Hallet House, 11 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouthport
The maritime collection of the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth will be open for display. Includes historical artifacts, paintings and ship models.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-362-3021

Maritime Matinee: “The City that Lit the World”
Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Province Lands Visitor Center, Race Point Road, Provincetown
Take an armchair journey to New Bedford during the height of the whaling industry. New Bedford was the mid 19th century’s preeminent whaling port and for a time “the richest city in the world.” This history is preserved today at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, where visitors can stroll its cobblestone streets, tour the world’s largest whaling museum, visit a whaling merchant’s home and whaleman's chapel, and walk a 19th century schooner’s decks. The 45-minute program includes the film and brief remarks by a park ranger.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-957-0738

A Whaling Family’s Story
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Location: Meet at the Penniman House at Fort Hill in Eastham
Learn about the Penniman family through a tour of their home and stories of their travels. Examine some of the hardships, adventures and lifestyle of a whaling family.
Cost: Free
Information: Reservations required! Call 508-255-3421, ext. 0

Besides all the sea activities, take a leisurely drive around and enjoy the picturesque scenery bursting with wisteria, roses, cherry blossoms and roses. Make your reservations today to enjoy all the diverse activities that the Cape has to offer.

Brewster in Bloom Just Around the Corner Followed by Cape Cod Maritime Days

May is just around the corner, and the cherry blossoms are in bloom. To start May off take advantage of Brewster in Bloom Festival May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Click on the link below and it will take you to all the events for the weekend. If you are coming later in May all the Maritime Days' Events are here -- from tours, to museums, to artist receptions, boat exhibits and safety at sea talks. Remember those who book three nights mid-week (Sunday through Thursday, except the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend) receive a 40% discount on the room rate. So plan your vacation and take part in all the great happenings on Cape Cod.

MONDAY, MAY 18

History and Restoration of the Hay Barge from Nauset Marsh
Time: 1 to 2 p.m.
Location: Salt Pond Visitor Center, Eastham
Perhaps the last barge of its kind, this vessel now sits on display at the Salt Pond Visitor Center. Learn about its history and restoration, and visit the vessel.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-255-3421

Lighthouse Inn Tours
Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Location: The Lighthouse Inn, 1 Lighthouse Inn Road, West Dennis
Enjoy a tour of The Lighthouse Inn and West Dennis Light, built in 1855, the only privately owned and operated lighthouse in the US, sanctioned by the United States Coast Guard. Reservations required, space is limited.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-398-2244 for reservations

TUESDAY, MAY 19

Researching Cape Cod’s Civil War Years
Time: 3 to 4 p.m.
Location: Sturgis Library, Barnstable Village
Stauffer Miller, a long-time Cape Cod resident and avid historian, is author of the compelling new history of Cape Cod’s naval officers in the Civil War titled “Hoisting Their Colors: Cape Cod’s Civil War Navy Officers.” He utilized the collections of the Sturgis Library, as well as additional Cape Cod libraries, historical societies, and other resources. Mr. Miller will discuss his research strategies and answer questions from researchers and others on the rewards and challenges of documenting the Civil War era.
Cost: Free
Information: Space is limited. Call 508-362-6636 to register.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20

Boat Tour of the Historic Lower Cape
Time: 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.
Location: Town Cove Orleans/Eastham
Join Blue Claw Boat Tours for a one-hour narrated boat tour through the Lower Cape’s most pristine rivers, bays and island passages to learn about their history. View working fishermen and bay men as they go through the centuries old traditon of harvesting the sea. Glimpse diverse wildlife, including seals, shorebirds and waterfowl. Dress warmly, non-slip footwear preferred.
Cost: $20 per passenger
Information: Reservations required. Call 508-240-5783

“Hoisting their Colors: Cape Cod’s Civil War Navy Officers”
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: South Yarmouth Library, Old Main Street, South Yarmouth
Author Stauffer Miller brings to light the story of 170 Cape Cod merchant captains and mates who served in the Civil War navy. Books available for purchase and signing.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-760-4820

Kayak the Upper Reaches of the Herring River
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Explore the narrow and sometimes winding reaches of the Upper Herring River on this 2-mile kayak trip. Bring your own kayak and gear.
Cost: Free
Information: By reservation only! Call 508-255-3421, ext. 0.

Songs of the Sea Concert
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street, Falmouth
“Songs of the Sea” concert performed by folk singer and storyteller Mark Alan Lovewell of Martha’s Vineyard.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-457-2555, ext. 6

Truro's Naval Officers in the Civil War
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Truro Public Library, 5 Library Lane, Truro
Talk by Stauffer Miller based on his recent book "Hoisting their Colors: Cape Cod 's Civil War Navy Officers." Sponsored by the Truro Public Library and the Truro Historical Society.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-487-1125

THURSDAY, MAY 21

Lighthouse Inn Tours
Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Location: The Lighthouse Inn, 1 Lighthouse Inn Road, West Dennis
Enjoy a tour of The Lighthouse Inn and West Dennis Light, built in 1855, the only privately owned and operated lighthouse in the US, sanctioned by the United States Coast Guard. Reservations required, space is limited.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-398-2244 for reservations

“Thermometer-Mania Tour”
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Porter Thermometer Museum, 49 Zarahemla Road, Onset
The curator will provide guided tours of the museum in Onset, the Thermometer Capital of the World. Emphasis will be placed on maritime thermometers. Tour includes the museum’s collection of over 1,000 devices, recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records and Ripley’s.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-295-5504

Talk and Book Signing – Stauffer Miller
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum, One High Pole Road, Provincetown
Stauffer Miller, a longtime Cape Cod resident and avid historian, will discuss his new book “Hoisting their Colors: Cape Cod’s Civil War Navy Officers.” He utilized the collections of the museum for part of his research. Discussion will include question and answer period and book signing.
Cost: Free with admission ($7 adults, $5 seniors, $3.50 students)
Information: 508-487-1310,

FRIDAY, MAY 22

“Hoisting their Colors: Cape Cod’s Civil War Navy Officers”
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Falmouth Senior Center, Dillingham Avenue, Falmouth
Stauffer Miller will introduce his new book, “Hoisting their Colors,” and share stories about 10 officers from Falmouth, including a rare account by William Please of his service on the Tallahatchie from January-April 1865. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-548-4857

Cape Cod Maritime Museum Lectures and Book signings
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Location: Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South St., Hyannis
“Woodrow Wilson and the Sinking of the Lusitania”: Lecture by Historian and Curator Mark Wilkins.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-775-1723

See you soon! And, it is a proven fact, that people who take vacations live longer. So reduce the stress in your life and stay with us at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa.

Maritime Days on Cape Cod-- Kayak Trips, Museum, Boat Shop and Chatham Fish Pier Tours,

May is fast approaching and with May comes wisteria, cherry blossoms, daffodils and Maritime Days. Maritime Days begin May 14th through May 21st. Below is a list of Friday activities. To check other activities, read our other blogs below. You can print the whole schedule from the blog. Also, for your Sunday through Thursday stay of three nights or more you are eligible for the 40% discount. Weekends are our regular off-season rates. If you are planning an earlier May vacation, remember that May 1, 2, and 3 is the Brewster Daffodil Festival. The schedule of events can be found further down on the blog.

SUNDAY, MAY 17

Boat Tour of the Historic Lower Cape
Time: 10-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m.
Location: The River, Orleans to Pleasant Bay
Join Blue Claw Boat Tours for a one-hour narrated boat tour through the Lower Cape’s most pristine rivers, bays and island passages to learn about their history. View working fishermen and bay men as they go through the centuries old traditon of harvesting the sea. Glimpse diverse wildlife, including seals, shorebirds and waterfowl. Dress warmly, non-slip footwear preferred.
Cost: $20 per passenger
Information: Reservations required. Call 508-240-5783om

Columbia: The 18th Century Maritime Adventures of Privateer and Explorer John Kendrick
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Brooks Academy Museum, 80 Parallel Street, Harwich
Discover the maritime adventures of Harwich-born John Kendrick, whose circumnavigation of the globe helped establish the China trade.
Cost: $4
Information: 508-432-8089

Harbor Your Arts Artist Shanties
Location: Bismore Park, Ocean Street, Hyannis
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Harbor Your Arts artist shanties are a unique harborfront location for artists to create and sell their work. All work is juried, and includes painting, photography, glass blowing, jewelry and more!
Cost: Free

Heritage Kayak Guided Fishing Tour
Come fish on the kayak sponored by Cape Cod Sea Sports/Hyannis and Cape Cod Fly Fishing. $150 per person includes kayak rental and guide tour with professional Fly Fishing guide Michael Mullaney of www.capecodflyfishing.com. Michael is the Loop Fly Rod Co. endorsed fly fishing guide for Cape Cod & Heritage Kayak Co. endorsed fishing guide. Anglers can spin fish or try their hand at fly fishing.
Cost: $150
Information: Contact Michael at 508-208-2265

Kayak the Waterways of the Lower Cape
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Nauset Marsh, Eastham
Investigate different coastal habitats during these exceptional kayak tours that include kayak instruction and environmental education. Certified kayak instructor and coastal educator, Dick Hilmer will lead you through sheltered creeks, into bays and marshes, and towards islands rich in cultural history. During the three-hour coastal exploration, the certified guides of Explore Cape Cod Tours will provide professional instruction in easy to paddle, comfortable and stable tandem kayaks. Perfect for novice or experienced paddlers. All equipment is provided including kayak, paddle, lifejacket and instruction – just bring a smile and a bottle of water, and $30 per person.
Information: Due to space limitations, reservations are required. Please call 508-240-1211. You will receive directions upon making your reservations.

Memoirs of Old Truro
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Truro Community Center, Truro
Kick-off event for Truro's 2009 "One Book, One Town" program. Richard Whalen will provide an overview of Truro's history to introduce a series of programs based on Anthony Marshall's book "Truro, Cape Cod, As I Knew It." Sponsored by the Truro Public Library and the Truro Historical Society.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-487-1125

Open House at Three Sisters Lighthouses
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Park at Nauset Light Beach in Eastham, follow signs to the lighthouses
These 19th century lighthouses once provided a beacon for sailors off the shore of Nauset Light Beach. Come and learn their history and importance.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-255-3421

Tours of Race Point Lighthouse
Time: 10 a.m to 3 p.m.
Location: Race Point Lighthouse, Provincetown
Tour the historic structure at Race Point. The Keeper’s House has been meticulously restored to its 1950’s-era beauty. Climb the stairs to the top of the lighthouse for a breathtaking view. Free transportation from the Race Point Beach parking lot (lower level). Light refreshments will be served.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-487-9930

Tours at Nauset Lighthouse
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Nauset Light, North Eastham
Guided tours of the lighthouse, open to the public. Please park in the Nauset Beach parking lot.
Cost: Donations are welcome
Information: 508-240-2612

Besides all these extra activities, take advantage of whale watching with the Dolphin Fleet, Lighthouse tours, fabulous restaurants and the beautiful Cape Cod National Seashore.

Book your reservation today -- and remember to book your massages at the same time.

Maritme Days on Cape Cod--More Events for a Fantastic Vacation

We have had so many wonderful guests who are helping us celebrate our 40th Anniversary. Also, have received many messages and cards via the mails and email. Thank you to all our friends!

Check our website for availability and specials, especially our 40th Anniversary special. Also, if you would like to send us your email address, we would be happy to put you on our Constant Contact list, and then you will see monthly events on the Cape and at the Inn.

Remember, Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend is our smokin' picnic.

SATURDAY, MAY 16

Boat Tour of the Historic Lower Cape
Time: 9-10 a.m. and 2-3 p.m.
Location: Wellfleet Harbor to Great Island
Join Blue Claw Boat Tours for a one-hour narrated boat tour through the Lower Cape’s most pristine rivers, bays and island passages to learn about their history. View working fishermen and bay men as they go through the centuries old traditon of harvesting the sea. Glimpse diverse wildlife, including seals, shorebirds and waterfowl. Dress warmly, non-slip footwear preferred.
Cost: $20 per passenger
Information: Reservations required. Call 508-240-5783

Boatbuilding Demonstration
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Boat shop behind Woods Hole Historical Museum, 579 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole
Come visit the ongoing boatbuilding demonstration program, with participants on hand to answer questions.
Information: 508-548-7270

Harbor Your Arts Artist Shanties
Location: Bismore Park, Ocean Street, Hyannis
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Harbor Your Arts artist shanties are a unique harborfront location for artists to create and sell their work. All work is juried, and includes painting, photography, glass blowing, jewelry and more!
Cost: Free

Heritage Kayak Guided Fishing Tour
Come fish on the kayak sponored by Cape Cod Sea Sports/Hyannis and Cape Cod Fly Fishing. $150 per person includes kayak rental and guide tour with professional Fly Fishing guide Michael Mullaney of www.capecodflyfishing.com. Michael is the Loop Fly Rod Co. endorsed fly fishing guide for Cape Cod & Heritage Kayak Co. endorsed fishing guide. Anglers can spin fish or try their hand at fly fishing.
Cost: $150
Information: Contact Michael at 508-208-2265

Kayak the Waterways of the Lower Cape
Time: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Strong Island, Chatham
Investigate different coastal habitats during these exceptional kayak tours that include kayak instruction and environmental education. Certified kayak instructor and coastal educator, Dick Hilmer will lead you through sheltered creeks, into bays and marshes, and towards islands rich in cultural history. During the three-hour coastal exploration, the certified guides of Explore Cape Cod Tours will provide professional instruction in easy to paddle, comfortable and stable tandem kayaks. Perfect for novice or experienced paddlers. All equipment is provided including kayak, paddle, lifejacket and instruction – just bring a smile and a bottle of water, and $30 per person.
Information: Due to space limitations, reservations are required. Please call 508-240-1211 or email dhilmer@explorecapecod.com. You will receive directions upon making your reservations.

Opening of the Dennis Lifesavers Exhibit
Time: Open Tuesdays 10 a.m. to noon and Thursdays 2 to 4 p.m.
Location: 1736 Josiah Dennis Manse, 77 Nobcusset Road, Dennis
Telling the story Dennis men who served at the Cape Cod stations of the US Life Saving Service saving survivors, and sometimes vessels, on the Outer Cape shores. This extremely hazardous duty is little known today.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-385-2232

Hyannis Waterfront History Walk
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Meet at the flagpole at Aselton Park, Hyannis
Barnstable historian Professor James Gould will lead a historical walk along the Lewis Bay waterfront, featuring ships & shipwrecks, Native American leaders, Naval skirmish of the War of 1812, Figawi race and more.
Information: 508-428-8267

Maritime Matinee: “Around Cape Horn”
Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Province Lands Visitor Center, Race Point Road, Provincetown
Take an armchair journey to Cape Horn during the last great days of commercial sail. “Around Cape Horn” was photographed in 1929 and depicts Captain Irving Johnson sailing aboard the massive bark, Peking. Footage includes spectacular scenes filmed during a wild storm as the ship rounds the feared Cape Horn. The one-hour program includes the film and brief remarks by a park ranger.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-957-0738

Open house at Nobska Lighthouse
Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Nobska Light, Nobska and Church Road in Woods Hole
Tours of the lighthouse. Children must be 45” tall and over age 6. Only six people can go up at a time on tour.

Spring Tour of Bourne’s Historic Boatyards
Time: 9:45 a.m.
Location: Briggs-McDermott House, 22 Sandwich Road, Bourne
Visit Ballentine Boatshop and Parker’s Boatyard, and enjoy a viewing and commentary about some of the most handsome sailing yachts. Sponsored by Bourne Society for Historic Preservation.
Cost: $15 ($10 for BSHP members)
Information: 508-563-2503


Please check our past blogs for more information on Maritime Days and for April Events. So book today and for the perfectly relaxing getaway, book your massages also. Check our Spa Menu for what we have available for your best massage ever.

Cape Cod Potters, Spring Concerts, and Garden Expo

We mentioned the Cape Cod Potters and the Garden Expo in the previous blog, so wanted to give a little more information on what it is all about. Sounds exciting! So take advantage of our 40% savings on your room and enjoy what the Cape Cod Potters have to offer.

Gallery Talks with Cape Cod Potters
Cape Cod Museum of Art, Dennis
03/05/09 to 04/09/09 11:00am

A dozen potters represented in Clay: Works by Cape Cod Potters will present Gallery Talks at the Cape Cod Museum of Art on Thursday mornings, March 5, 12, 19 and 26; and April 2 and 9 at 11 am.

The potters will work in pairs, talking about both their own work and the work of their fellow Cape potters. Expect a range of ideas and styles to spread across the six Thursday mornings - from wood-firing by Joe McCaffery to raku by Lois Hirshberg to ash glazes by Hollis Engley. No two will be alike and, frankly, there may be differences of opinion between any two presenters, as well. It should be fun.

Clay: Works by Cape Cod Potters is a celebration of the diverse clay styles employed by potters who live and work on Cape Cod whose love of clay and membership in the Cape Cod Potters, Inc., binds them together. The range of work in the exhibition in Dennis depicts a wide range of functional, decorative, sculptural, traditional, and non-traditional pieces and demonstrates the many ways artists use this medium. Dan Finnegan, English-trained potter and founder of the Liberty Town Arts Workshop in Fredericksburg, VA, juried the exhibition.

Cape Cod Museum of Art, the regional art museum of Cape Cod, the Islands and Southeastern Massachusetts, is located off Route 6A, 60 Hope Lane, on the grounds of Cape Cod Center for the Arts, Dennis. Admission: $8, free for children 18 and under and museum members. Gallery hours: Thursday, 10 am - 8 pm; Friday - Saturday, 10 am -5 pm; and Sunday, noon - 5 pm. Show runs from April 4th through the 19th. Information: 508-385-4477.

Cape Cod Horticultural Conference

Barnstable Performing Arts Center, Barnstable High School
04/04/09 8:30am - 4:00pm

This event is sponsored by the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and the Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod. Cost:$45.00. All paid registrations received before March 13th will include lunch. Walk-in registrations welcome on the day of the event, but these will not include lunch.

The following are the speakers: Bill Cullina "What the Heck Will Grow Here?" Native plants for difficult situations; Mal Condon "Hydrangeas, Hydrangeas" All about Hydrangeas including new & over-looked varieties; and Alan Armitage "Crazy Plants for Crazy People" Annuals and perennials to add pizazz to your garden.

To receive registration materials call the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension 508-375-6690. Plant sale, door prizes and book signing by the speakers. For more info call: 508-375-6690.

“Mendelssohn Celebration” Concert

Barnstable Performing Arts Center, Hyannis
04/04/09 to 04/05/09
Cape Symphony Orchestra presents a concert at 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. More information and tickets: 362-1111, ext. 100.

Make your reservations today!

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.

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.

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.

Theater, Holiday Bazaars, Lectures, Fundraisers, Guided Hikes,Music --All happening in November on ' Outer' Cape Cod

This week on Cape Cod (November 7 through November 13), there are a couple of things that you may not want to miss. Walks in the fog are quite a delight in their eeriness. Give it a try. There are many craft benefit fairs this weekend, so you are bound to find a treasure.


Theater

"Beatlejuice" Starcreations Theater, 7:30 PM, Thursday, October 30th at Hyannis Elks Club, 852 Bearses Way, Hyannis, $10, 508-747-1234."The Importance of Being Earnest", comedy, Chatham Drama Guild, 134 Crowell Road, Chatham, 8)) PM Thursday - Saturday; 2:00 PM Sunday, October 23rd through November 16th. Call 508-945-0510 for ticket information.

"The Producers" Academy Playhouse, 8:00 PM, Thursday through Saturday; 2:00 PM, Sunday through November 9th, $20, Main Street, Orleans, 508-255-1963.


“The Importance of Being Ernest” comedy, Chatham Drama Guild, 134 Crowell Road, Chatham, 8 PM Thursday-Saturday; 2 PM, Sunday, now through November 16, $15, Thursday $10, 508-945-0510.

“The Fantasticks” musical, Barnstable Comedy Club, opening Thursday, November 6 at 8 PM. Runs 8 PM Friday and Saturday; 2:30 PM Sunday, November 7 – 23, Route 6A, Barnstable Village, $18 and $16 for seniors, 508-362-6333.

“The Invisible Man” – based on the book by H.G. Wells at Harwich Junior Theater, 105 Division Street, West Harwich, Thursday – Saturday 8:00 PM, Sunday matinees at 2 PM, until November 23. Tickest $18. Call 508-432-2002, ext. 4


Friday, November 7, 2008

Rummage Sale – Eastham United Methodist Church, Route 6, 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Saturday, 9 AM to 2 PM.

Literary evening – Writers read their original works, 7 PM, Brewster Ladies’ Library. Route 6A. Brewster

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Holly Berry Bazaar – Fundraiser of Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary, 9 AM to 2 PM, Nauset Middle School, route 28, Orleans. To benefit cardiac care center. Whalewalk Inn & Spa is the first place raffle prize – buy your tickets there.

Harvest fair – 9 AM to 2 PM, Pilgrim Congregational Church, Route 28, Harwich Port. Crafts, jewelry, attic treasures, silent auction and more. To benefit Mission and Scholarship Fund.

Holly fair – 22nd annual Holly Fair, 9 AM to 3 PM Dennis Senior Center, Route 134, Setucket Road, South Dennis

Holiday fair – Brewster Baptist Church, Route 6A, 9 AM to 3 PM. Coffee bar, lunch, silent auction of quilts made by member.

Holiday craft fair – Wellfleet Council on Aging, 10 AM to 3 PM, 715 Old King’s Highway, Wellfleet. Quilts, crafts, jewelry, chili and corn chowder, raffle.

First Encounter Coffeehouse, Samoset Road, Eastham, 508-25505438. Doors open 7:30 PM, performance 8PM, $15 at the door, Peggy Seeger.


Sunday, November 9

Fundraiser auction – Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School, 13th annual fundraiser, 2 – 4 PM. Four Points Sheraton, Route 6, Eastham. Viewing and silent auction 12 – 2 PM; live auction 2 – 4 PM. $10 admission.

Clock lecture – Dan Hanff “American Clock Industry: 1800 to WWI,” 2 PM Atwood House Museum, Stage Harbor road, Chatham, donations welcome.

Talk and slide presentation – Peter McMahon “Cape Cod Modern House Trust, Modern Architecture on the Outer Cape,” 2 PM. Cape Cod Museum of Art, Route 6A, Dennis.

Power Point presentation – Charlie Ducie “The History of the Federal Reserve System,” 2:30 PM, Snow Library, Main Street, Orleans

Jewish literature reading and discussion – Dr. Sharon Leder, scholar, 2:30 PM, Wellfleet Public Library, Main Street, free. Call to register, 508-349-0310.

Horseshoe crab program – “The Amazing World of Horseshoe Crabs,” 2:30 PM, Salt Pond Visitor Center, Route 6 Eastham, free.


Tuesday, November 11

Exercise walk – Harwich Conservation Trust, 10 AM, Island Pond Conservation Lands, Pat Sarantis, 508-432-3997 for directions.

Art talk – Al Kochka “The Life and Work of Arnold Geissbuhler,” 11 AM, Cape Cod Museum of Art, Route 6A, Dennis, admission by donation.

Squid program – Owen Nichols, “Longfin Inshore Squid in Nantucket Sound,” 1:30 PM, Friends of Cape Cod Museum of Natural History meeting, Route 6A, Brewster, members free, guests $3.

Nau-Sets – Square dancing, multi-level with intermediate rounds, 7:30 to 9:30 PM, workshop 7:30 to 8 PM, Dennis senior center, Route 134, $7.


Wednesday, November 12

Guided hike, Eastham Hiking Club, 9 AM, free, open to all, 508-255-3808. Meet at George Nilson Road, Truro for Paradise/Lombard Hollows to Ryder Beach.

Rhododendron lecture – Jeannie Gills, “Dexter and Coles Rhododendron collection at Heritage Plantation,” 2 PM, Cape Cod Community College, West Barnstable, free.

Music seminar – “All that Jazz,” by Paul Nossiter, 3:30 PM, Wellfleet Public Library, 55 Main Street.

Countdown to Christmas fundraiser – Lower Cape Figure Skating Association, 7- 9 PM at Consigning Women, Route 137, Harwich. Pampered Chef, Arbonne, Tastefully Simple, Silpada and other vendors.

Songs from the harp – Maeve Gilchrist Trio will perform at the Harwich Junior Theatre, 105 Division Street, West Harwich, at 7:30 pm, tickets $18. Also, November 16 at Wellfleet Public Library, 55 West Main Street at 7 PM, tickets $15.


Thursday, November 13

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

Paper bead making – Make beads out of recycled paper with Suzanne, 10:30 am, Brooks Free Library, Harwich Center. 508-430-7562 to register and for directions.

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.

Sunny Cape Cod Activities -- AAUW, Book Signing, Square Dancing and Guided Hikes

The weekend of October 24th through 26th brought a really nice group of people to the Inn. We shared in anniversaries, birthdays, and family get-to-gethers. Guests enjoyed the property, massages, breakfast and happenings in the area. One family was especially pleased with our itineraries and spent the day finding all the sights mentioned in it. Thanks to the many great restaurants in the area, guests said a diet was in order starting on Monday.

This week on Cape Cod (October 27 through October 30), there are a couple of things that you may not want to miss.

Monday, October 27 -- chair yoga begins with Patty Renauld at the Eastham Methodist Church, Route 6. Call 508-349-1915 for details.

Tuesday, October 28 -- University Women at 12:30 at St. David's Church, Old Main Street, South Yarmouth. Jeanmarie Fraser, "Women as Leaders at CCCC," open to the public.

Book signing and reception for Beverly Ryle "Ground of Your Own Choosing," 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Brewster Ladies Library, Route 6A, Brewster.

Nau-Sets Square dancing, multilevel with intermediate rounds, 7:30 to 9:30 PM, workshop 7:3- to 8:00 PM, Dennis Senior Center, Route 134, $7.00, 508-896-5237, Halloween Dance.

Wednesday, October 29 -- Guided hike with the Eastham Hiking Club, 9:00 AM, free, open to all, 508-255-3808. Meet at south Street parking lot for Dennis-Crowes Pasture hike, just past Quivett Cemetery.

Wednesday walks with Naturalist Connie Boyce, Flax Pond to Run Pond, Dennis, leave Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, route 6A, Brewster at 9:40 AM, 508-896-3867.

Thursday, October 30 -- Free film screening "Iron Jawed Angels," with Hilary Swank, 7:00 PM at Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth.

Radio hoax lecture 70th anniversary of the 1938 War of the World radio hoax, 7:00 PM, Brooks Free Library, Harwich. Bart Stewart, author, reads excerpts from his story "Theater on the Air."

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.

So call now for your reservations at the Inn. You don't want to miss any of the great events, nature, and the arts that the Cape has to offer. See you soon!

What is Fen Shui? Learn More at The Cape Cod Museum of Art

What is Feng Shui and How Can it Make Your Life Better?

A TALK WITH ALEXIS BARRON

MONDAY WITH FRIENDS
AT CAPE COD MUSEUM OF ART
Monday, November 3, 1 pm.

Alexis Barron will talk about Feng Shui (fung shway), the Chinese study of the relationship a person has to their environment, bringing ecology and art into the home and work space to promote a greater sense of happiness and abundance to one’s life.

Barron, who has a doctorate in Behavioral Sciences from Harvard School of Public Health, will suggest adjustments one can make to lighten and brighten physical spaces as well as the spirit.

Barron also studied at the American Institute of Feng Shui in Florida has a passion for the philosophy and teaches use of it as a vehicle for change and support throughout life by balancing and unifying the movement of life’s energy.

Light Refreshments are served. $15, Free for Friends of CCMA.

Cape Cod Museum of Art -- Beauty, Inspiration, Community -- Enriching Our Lives
60 Hope Lane P. O Box 2034 Dennis, MA 02638
Off Rte. 6A Dennis at the Cape Cod Center for the Arts
508/385-4477 x 12 Mon - Sat 10 am - 5pm, Sun 12 noon -5pm,
Artful Thursdays: open by donation 10 - 8, Talks at 11, Tours at 2, Discounts at Restaurants



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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.

Cape Cod Calendar of Events for 9/30 through 10/3

Outdoors is the place to be -- and the weather is looking good for the weekend. So plan to visit Cape Cod and enjoy the many events that are on the calendar. Also, nothing like a nice romantic place to share with someone special. We still have some lovely rooms available at the Inn. So pick your favorite and we will see you soon. Remember, too, that mid-week you can enjoy our off-season rates.

Tuesday, September 30 -- Illustrated program by Park Ranger Brent Ellis, "The Birth of Cape Cod National Seashore," 6:30 pm at the Salt Pond Visitor Center, Eastham, free.

Wednesday, October 1 -- Guided hike with the Eastham Hiking Club, 9 am, free, open to all, 508-255-3808. Meet at Great Island parking lot, Wellfleet.

Wednesday walks with naturalist Connie Boyce, Sandy Neck, Barnstable. Leave Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Route 6A, Brewster by van at 9 am. Call 508-896-3867 for reservations.

Thursday, October 2 -- Book discussion Marcia Dalton trail guide, "Sightings " by Sam Keen and "Silence of Songbirds" by Bridget Stutchbury, 2:00 pm, Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Route 6A Brewster, free.

Poetry reading Keith Althaus, Nancy Pearson, Deborah Bernhardt, 5:30--7:30 pm, Cape Cod Museum of Art, Route 6A, Dennis

Friday, October 3 -- Archaeology lab open house tour with Fred Dunford, Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Route 6A, Brewster, 9,000 years of human history. 508-896-3867

Saturday, October 4 -- The Harwich Historical Society's fourth annual Hometown Treasures Sale from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Brooks Academy Museum. The sale includes a wide variety of locally made crafts, collectibles, books, antique lace, farmer's market produce, attic treasures and items from the museum's gift shop. Museum is located at 80 Parallel Street, Harwich.

Looking for theatre -- The Cape Rep Theatre in East Brewster has "Dirty Blonde", a comedy with music by Claudia Shear with Trish LaRose and Ethan Paulini, September 18 through October 19, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm.

Guided Hikes at National Seashore and Museum of Natural History

Tuesday, September 23rd, visit the Salt Pond Visitor Center, Eastham for an illustrated program by Park Ranger Jenna Sammartino, "Shifting Sands of the Shore" at 6:30 PM.

Wednesday, September 24th, there will be a guided hike with the Eastham Hiking Club at 9:00 AM. It is free and open to all. Call 508-255-3808 for more details. Meet at the entrance parking lot at Nickerson State Park, Route 6A, Brewster.

Guitta Blau, member of Boston Mycological Society will host a foraging walk and talk at 10:00 AM at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Route 6A, Brewster. The cost is $5 for members and $7 for non-members. Call 508-896-3867 for more details.

All for the Arts Festival at the Cape Cod Museum of Art

October 4 and 5, 2008



CCMA will take part in the festivities in the town of Dennis during the first Annual Cape Cod Fall for the Arts Festival. Fall for the Arts is a new regional arts festival presented by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and Cape Cod VIEW magazine featuring family friendly performances and exhibitions in the towns of Falmouth, Dennis and Hyannis throughout the weekend.

CCMA's full week-end schedule of special talks and demonstrations follows below.

The main exhibitions on view will be:

Aiden Lassell Ripley: (1896-1969) A Retrospective: A broad range of subjects by one of America’s pre-eminent painters of the sporting life in the 1940s and 50s. Sunday will be the last day for this show.

At Home on the Cape - In celebration of the Fine Arts Work Center's 40th anniversary, this show spotlights artists who came to Provincetown as Fellows for the year-long program and made Cape Cod their home.

A show of Tapestry Artists Patricia Walker & Gretchen Romey-Tanzer

Cape Cod Plein Air Painters will be painting on the grounds at different times.

At anytime, children and parents can enjoy the Kids’ Treasure Hunt in the Galleries.

The schedule is:


Saturday, October 4

9:00 am Curator Michael Giaquinto gives a private behind-the-scenes tour of the museum.

10:00am Talk with Tapestry Artists Patricia Walker & Gretchen Romey-Tanzer

11:00 am –A Docent Guided Tour of the Museum

1:00 pm – A Docent Guided Tour of the Museum

2:30 pm – Art In Its Soul, A half-hour documentary on the history of the Provincetown Art Colony, followed by a talk with the film’s writer, Debbie Forman, editor–in-chief of Cape Cod VIEW Magazine

3:30 pm – “Architecture of the Cape Cod Summer” Talk & book signing with John Da Silva of the award-winning firm of Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders.


Sunday, October 5

12:15 – Painting New England Together – This special talk with artists Jerome Greene Peter Kalill, and Lance Walker who have painted landscapes throughout New England together, brings back one of the museum’s most popular talks during the year. Showing samples of their work, they talk about their friendship and influence on each other’s ideas and techniques.

12:30 pm Talk with Tapestry Artists Patricia Walker & Gretchen Romey-Tanzer

1:00 pm A Docent Guided Tour of the Museum

2:00 pm…A Family Adventure With Clay…Guided by an art instructor, children and their parents will make clay creations they can take home.

3:00 pm…Gallery Talk on Aiden Lassell Ripley with Elizabeth Ives Hunter, CCMA Exec Director on the last day of this exhibition.

Hours: Saturday 9 – 5; Sunday 12 – 5; General Admission $8; free for 19 & under.

Cape Cod Museum of Art Beauty, Inspiration, Community
Enriching Our Lives
60 Hope Lane P. O Box 2034 Dennis, MA 02638
Off Rte. 6A Dennis at the Cape Cod Center for the Arts
508/385-4477 x 12 Mon - Sat 10 am - 5pm, Sun 12 noon -5pm,
Artful Thursdays: open by donation 10 - 8, Talks at 11, Tours at 2, Discounts at Restaurants
Sign up for Enews Updates at www.ccmoa.org

After a full day of art events, enjoy the hors d'oeuvre hour at the Whalewalk Inn and dinner at one of the fine restaurants in the area -- Abba, Joe's Beach Bar at the Barley Neck Inn, Mahoney's, or The Nauset Beach Club.

Happenings on Cape Cod-Craft Shows, Guided Museum Tours

Here are some events for those visiting the Cape this week -- starting September 10th:

Wednesday the 10th -- Historic Walking tour of the Eastham Historic District. Meet at the Schoolhouse Museum, Route 6 at 9:45 am. The cost is $8.

Thursday the 11th -- Art talk by Elizabeth Ives Hunter about "Aiden Lassell Ripley: A Retrospective" at 2:30 pm at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, Route 6A, Dennis, admission by donation.

Friday the 12th -- French Cable Station guided tours from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, at 41 South Orleans Road (Route 28), Orleans. History and equipment of telegraph cable from France to the US. Available through Sunday.

Friday the 12th -- Don Wilding, "The Legacy of Henry Beston and the Outermost House," 7:30 pm at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, 869 Route 6A, Brewster

Saturday the 13th -- Arts and crafts show at the Harwich Cranberry Festival, 9:30 am to 8:00 pm, Harwich High School, Oak Street. Over 250 American made crafts. $7 admission.

Saturday the 13th -- Antiques auction and book signing at Chatham Historical Society, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Chatham Elementary School, Depot Road, $6. Gerry Nickerson will be signing "Chatham's Sea Captains."

Saturday the 13th -- Nature walk at Hawksnest Woods, 10:00 am, sponsored by Harwich Conservation Trust. Call 508-432-3997 for details.

Sunday the 14th -- another day for the Harwich arts and crafts show. Also the Chatham Historical Society antiques auction continues.

Sunday the 14th -- Nauset Lighthouse tour at Nauset Light, Eastham, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, sponsored by the Nauset Light Preservation Society. Call 508-240-2612 for details.

So make your reservations today and see you at the Inn.

Cape Cod National Seashore Passes for Seniors

WOW! Did you Know 62 Isn't so Bad? Here are three really important items for those turning (or have already turned)62 years of age. First of all, the National Parks offers, for a one-time fee of $10, a National Park Pass that is good for any National Park in the USA, and it is good for the whole of your life.

Secondly, Cape Cod National Seashore, which is a nationally recognized premier destination for those visiting the Cape, is a place where you can use this great little pass.

Created by an act of Congress in 1961, here is what the National Seashore has to offer: 43,000 acres of coastline, dunes, kettle ponds and trails. It is a vibrant source of education and entertainment for locals and visitors alike. You can sightsee by car, canoe, bicycle, kayak, or backpack. There are six beaches, 11 self-guided nature trails, nine lighthouses, numberous picnic areas and countless breathtaking views. At the Salt Pond Visitor's Center, open from 9 to 4:30 daily, pick up trail maps, event calendars, and knowledge of the area. There is also a visitor center in the Province Lands in Provincetown, where the bicycle trail offers a challenge.

Third, you can spend your vacation at the Whalewalk Inn on our three acre compound. Become a part of the history of this 1830s whaling captain's house. Also, check out our wildlife -- bunnies, coyote, deer, and birds galore: Gold Finch, Red-tailed Hawks, Robins, Blue Jays, Cardinals, Chickadees, the Phoebe bird, Bob Whites, Orioles, Red-winged Blackbirds, Crows, Morning Doves, Sparrows, Grackle, and squirrels, who think they are birds.

September is a beautiful time of year on the Cape. It is warm in the day, cool at night, and the water is actually the warmest of the whole summer. Get into the nature of the Cape by also visiting the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History 508-896-3867, Green Briar Nature Center 508-888-6870, Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary 508-362-7475, Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary 508-349-2615, and the Woods Hole Science Aquarium, which is the country's oldest acquarium for public education and scientific research 508-495-2267.

See You in September

Well, children are back in school, the weather is still amazing on Cape Cod, and the traffic is smooth sailing. There are still many events planned for fall visitors, so hop in your car and come on over to the Cape.

If you are spending the day on Nantucket, now through September 5th is the 16th Annual Nantucket Arts Festival featuring a vast array of local talent. Call 508-325-8588 for details.

Right here in beautiful Eastham -- step back in time and enjoy a three-day Eastham Windmill Weekend. The "Fabulous 50s" is the theme so you can listen to the rock and roll sounds of the Juletones, check out the sand art contest enjoy the Cookout on the Green or check out the Antique and Classic Vehicle Show.

September 6th cheer on the swimmers and kayakers at the 21st Annual Provincetown Harbor Swim for Life and Paddler Flotilla.

Enjoy bird watching -- September 6th and 7th the Bird Carvers' Show and Sale comes to East Sandwich. The show includes works from 20 of New England's most prominent bird carvers.

The Cape Cod Museum of Art current exhibit, "Spirits of Sea and Land: Skip Treglia's Found Objects, has an unusual twist. He uses objects he finds in nature to craft pieces depicting fish, shamans, and other figures. See now through September 28th.

At the Heritage Museums & Gardens host the first ever Cape Cod Scottish Highland Festival. There will be dancing, athletic competitions, sheep herding, authentic food and tons of music from the Cape Cod Fiddlers. Call 508-888-3300 for details.

September 13th is the Second Annual Provincetown Music Festival held at the high school from 5 to 9 PM. For information call 508-274-2513.

September 19 to 21 is the Truro Treasures Annual Gala Weekend. The exciting weekend features activities like a silent art auction, antique and classic car show, treasure hunt and golf tournament. Visit trurotreasures.org.

So see you at the Inn and make plans to enjoy many of the festivities around.

Thursday, July, 31 -- What's Happening about Town

Just a couple of things to do to kick off your vacation. Art show and sale by the Eastham Painters guild, 9 AM to 5:30 PM at the Schoolhouse Museum, Route 6, Eastham.

The Guild of Chatham Painters is having an outdoor art show Thursday and Friday at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, Main Street, Chatham.

The French Cable Station hosting guided tours 1 -- 4 PM, at 41 South Orleans Road (Route 28), Orleans. History and equipment of telegraph cable from France to the US. Open through Sunday.

If Wildlife sightings are part of your perfect vacation, things are starting to heat up in the shorebird world. Numbers and varieties are increasing as are rarities and uncommon shorebirds showing up.

The first rarity of the season was a Ruff spotted at the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary in Wellfleet. Also spotted was a Wilson's Phalarope. Although the Wilson's Phalarope breeds in Massachusetts, they can still be difficult to find away from breeding grounds.

South Beach continues to bring in large numbers of shorebirds. In Chatham this past week those seen were: black-bellied plover, semipalmated plover, piping plover, American oystercatcher, greater yellowlegs, lesser yellowlegs, willet, spotted sandpiper, whimbrel, husonain godwit, ruddy turnstone, red knot, sanderling, semipalmated sandpiper, least sandpiper, white-rumped sandpiper, dunlin and short-billed dowitcher. That surely is a full days exploration.

Right here around the corner from the Whalewalk Inn at Nauset Marsh a good number of shorebirds are being spotted.

Not only are the birds plentiful, but the whales continue to dazzle guests with their numbers and their antics. Humpback whales still number from the 40s to 60s, while the Minke and fin whales continue to put in a nice appearance. There have even been Sea Turtle sightings and if you are fortunate enough to spot one, please report it to 1-888-732-8878.

For more information please call the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary at 508-349-2615. If you want to take a one night trip to Cape Cod, we do have a couple of one-nights availabel -- and don't forget the 15% discount.