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

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

Theater

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

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

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

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

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

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



Friday, November 14, 2008

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

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

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

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


Saturday, November 15, 2008

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

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

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

Holiday Showcase – See Friday

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


Sunday, November 16

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

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

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

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

Holiday Showcase – See Friday.

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.

Cape Cod Happenings: Dance Festivals, Theatre, Costume Exhibit, and Home and Garden Expo

What a great past weekend! The Wellfleet Oyster Fest was just great! We all went and had a wonderful time with fresher than fresh oysters, shrimp, lobster rolls, Winslow's Tavern famous Bloody Mary's, children's festivities, live music, and quite an array of craft items. It really was a lot of fun -- in spite of the wind. However, that doesn't stop a New Englander from having a good time -- you just layer on more clothes and continue to have fun.

The marsh is changing colors with golden waves of marsh grass, white flowering bushes and dabs of red here and there. When the sun shines on the marsh it is a photo opportunity not to be missed. Ask about our special walk along Dyer Prence Road -- a small microcosm of the Cape for you to enjoy.

This weekend, October 23rd through 26th, offers a variety of activities.

Historic Costume Exhibit
Captain Bangs Hallet House
09/22/08 to 10/05/08 1:00pm - 4:00pm

11 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouthport. Featuring costumes & accessories from the museum collection 1825-1925. Sponsored by the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth and in part by MA Cultural Council. Admission $10. 508-362-3021.

Weavers’ Network Annual Exhibit
Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth
10/22/08 to 11/02/08

More information: (508) 394-7100

3rd Annual Cape Cod Life Home & Garden Expo
Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis
10/24/08 to 10/26/08

The third annual Cape Cod Life Home & Garden Expo and Home Tour will kick off on Friday, October 24that the Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis. The three-day event will include more than one hundred exhibitors from all sectors of the Cape's home improvement industry, including interior designers, building contractors, landscaping experts and many more. The weekend will also include free seminars and book signings with some of the Cape's most talented authors. New elements in this year's show will also reflect today's growing interest in all things "green" and "high tech". For the first time, the traditional Home Tour will be featured online. Exclusive prizes will also be given away throughout the entire Expo weekend, valued at thousands of dollars. Friday, October 24, 2008 from 12 pm - 4 pm. Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26, 2008 from 10 am - 4 pm. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. For more information, call 508-775-9800 ext. 50.

Orlean's Main Street Gourmet
42 Main Street, Orleans
508-255-1112

Sponsoring their 1st Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest. Bring your carved at home pumpkin to the store on Saturday, October 25th. Judging and photos begin at dark. All age are invited and there are 4 categories and 4 age groups. Prizes will be awarded in each age group and category. Official rules and entry forms are available at the shop, or call for entry details.

The Producers
Academy of Performing Arts
120 Main Street
508-255-1963
Thursday through Saturday, 8:00 PM and Sunday, 2:00 PM
Through November 9th

This little theatre does an amazing job with a big show, with a terrific set, great costumes and a superb cast that uses Mel Brooks witty dialogue and lyrics to such great effect that the audience was in stitches throughout much of the show on opening night. So if you could use an evening of laughter go see this play. You can't lose -- $20 admission.

Provincetown Dance Festival

Live performances by full dance troupes, panel discussions and workshops, 7:30 PM. Friday and Saturday, October 24th an 25th at Provincetown Theatre, 238 Bradford Street, $28.50, premium seats available. Call 508-487-9793

There are other theatre productions around town, and live music at different restaurants around the Cape. Also, many galleries are open so you can begin your holiday shopping. Find that unique gift for someone special on your list. Check out the Cape Codder newspaper for an extended listing when you arrive at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa -- oh, yes, and we still have Spa reservations available. So make your reservations for your stay and massage at the same time.

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.

Play Reviews

Debi Boucher Stetson says, "It's dark, it's saucy, it's gritty and it's fun. The Academy of Performing Arts' production of 'Cabaret' is everything the play should be and then some, with a tremendous cast dishing up an evening of great singing and dancing infused with raw emotion." See this production through August 16th.

Ellen Petry Whalen asks, "What do you get when you cross the sixties television show 'Laugh-in' with a comic strip? 'Snoopy! the Musical' at the Chatham Drama Guild. Quick scene changes and colored backdrops reflect the short, classic, comic strip style of Charles Schultz' "Peanuts," about the optimistically-challenged Charlie Brown and his independent beagle, Snoopy. This all-kid cast gives a quick pace performance and is true to Schultz' comic strips. The re viewer's children liked the play. It is in Chatham until August 17.

Michelle Koch says of 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels', " Overwhelmingly, the audience was amused by the off-color banter and coarse references. 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' played Broadway for over 600 performances beginning in 2005, and since then has toured cities worldwide. It's all here, catch music, inventive lyrics, stylish sets and wardrobe, wonderful instrumentalists, lovely voices, dancing fun and cheeky asides." Plying through august 2nd. (Nor for children.)

Sue Harrison reviewed 'Wild Party' playing at The Provincetown Theater this summer, also not recommended for children. She says it is "A tightly choreographed, uber-spirited son-and-dance extravaganza that floats over the dark underbelly of passion gone wrong. Broadway musical fans will find what they are looking for in 'The Wild Party'.

Theater Guide

Did you know that before air-conditioning, New York theatre closed for the Summer? So where did the actors go? Why to Cape Cod, of course -- where you may still experience some of the finest summer stock theatre today.

Here are your choices -- something for everyone.

La Cage Aux Folles at Academy Playhouse in Orleans, Tuesday through Sunday, June 11 -- July 12 at 8:00 pm. $20 per person.

Guys and Dolls, Ohio University Players, 8:00 pm Monday--Saturday and 2:00 pm on Thursday and Saturday, June 24--July 5 at Monomoy Theatre, $30/$24.

Mark Salem's Mind Games, Cape Playhouse, Route 6A, Dennis Village, 8:00 pm, Monday-Saturday; 2:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, June 23-July 5, $25-$50.

Red Herring, Cape Rep Theatre, 8:00 pm Thursday-Saturday; 2:00 pm Sunday, June 19-July 12, Toure 6A Brewster, $20.

Triumph of Love, Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (WHAT), 8:00 pm, Sunday, Monday, June 29-September 1, 3:30 pnSaturday, June 19-July 12, 3:30 pm; Saturday, June 21 and July 12 at Julie Harris Stage, Route 6, $32 general admission, $22 matinee.

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