Cape Cod & the Islands
(thru Sat. 8/23) Ragtime (thru Sat. 8/2) Nocturama
(thru Thu. 8/28) Fool of the
Cape Cod & the Islands
World and the Flying Ship
Written and directed by Stephen
Russell. Mon-Thur: 7pm. General
Admission: $9. WHAT for KIDS
(W4K Tent) 2357 Route 6, Well-
fleet (next to the Julie Harris Stage)
508-349-9428 www.what.org
(thru Tue. 9/30) Kayak
Quest
A self guided tour. The Quest
clues will help you uncover
the story of the pond’s people,
places, wildlife.Your quest ends
after you find the hidden Quest
box. Mon. & Fri: 1pm-3:30pm.
Tues.-Thur.: 9am-11:30pm, 11:
am-1:30pm, 1:30pm-4pm. Call
and sign up. Fee: member $30.
Non-member $40. (all equipment
included.) Felix Neck Wilflife
Sanctuary, 100 Felix Neck Dr.,
Edgartown, 508-627-4850 or
e-mail: felixneck@massaudubon.
org www.massaudubon.org/fe-
lixneck
(thru Sat. 8/9) The Pillowman
By Martin McDonagh/ directed
by Jeff Zinn.
Tues-Sat: 8pm. Sat 7/19: 3:30pm
matinee Julie Harris Stage, 2357
Route 6, Wellfleet (next to Post Of-
fice) 508-349-9428 www.what.org
(thru Tue. 8/5) Artists Open-
ing
Moment In Time Encaustic
abstracts by Providence artist Ta-
leen Batalian. Polaroid transfers
by Chatham photographer Bren-
ton Welsh. 5pm-7pm. Truro Fine
Art Studio, #3 Depot Rd. Truro
508-349-2303 www.trurofineart-
studio.com
At the turn of the 20th century the
lives of an upper class white an-
glo-saxon family, a Jewish immi-
grant and his young daughter, and
black musician, his love, and their
newborn son are brushed by the
icons of the day: Houdini, Emma
Goldman, J P Morgan, Henry
Ford, Evelyn Nesbit and Stanford
White. They are all intertwined in
an unforgettable story about the
great themes of the American ex-
perience: equality, freedom, race,
and economic opportunity. Don’t
miss the opportunity to experience
this epic story of American life
set to some of the most thrilling
music in Broadway theater history
in the intimate setting of Cape
Rep’s indoor theater. Tues-Sat:8
pm. $28. CapeRep, 3299 Rte.
6A, P.O. Box 1305, Brewster, MA
508- 896-1888 www.caperep.org
(thru Sat. 8/2) Annual
Woods Hole Film Festival
Woods Hole Film Festival offers
visitors only the best in indepen-
dent film, as well as a number
of educational workshops on the
intricate inner workings of the
film business and film produc-
tion. Visit our website for more
info. www.woodsholefilmfestival.
org/2008
(thru Sun. 8/24) The Mis-
takes Madeline Made
By Elizabeth Meriwether/direct-
ed by Brendan Hughes. Tues-
Sun: 7:30pm. General Admis-
sion: $32, Matinee: $22, Student
Rush: $16 (1/2 hour before
show). Julie Harris Stage, 2357
Route 6, Wellfleet (next to Post
Office) 508-349-9428
www.what.org
By Annie Baker Race, sex, video
games and a dead poet all clash
in this new play set in a New
England town. We are proud to
present this comedy about melan-
choly and the trials of homecom-
ing by one of America’s most
exciting new playwrights. Time:
8pm. Suggested $20 general, $10
students Falmouth Academy 7
Highfield Dr. Falmouth, 508-
457-4242 www.capecodthe-
atreproject.org
(thru Sat. 8/2) 27th Annual
Quilt Show
Exhibit of over 200 contempo-
rary and traditional quilts by
members. Special exhibitions.
Merchant Mall with over 25
vendors. Boutique items for sale.
Lectures and demonstrations by
experts. Food available for sale.
Handicapped accessible.Thu &
Fri; 9:30-4pm. Sat: 9:30-3pm.
Cape Cod Regional Technical HS
- Exit 10 off Mid Cape Contact:
Deb Krau 508-778-1756 www.
bayberryquiltersofcapecod.com
(Mondays thru 9/15) Wild-
life Discovery Tour at Long
Point
Wildlife Discovery Tour lets
you experience the beauty of
one of the rarest habitats in the
world: sandplain grasslands.
Witness breathtaking views of
the Atlantic Ocean and explore
refuge habitats, as you paddle
throughout Tisbury Great Pond.
8:30am-1:30pm. Fees are Mem-
bers: Adult $15; Child (15 and
under) $10. Nonmember: Adult
$25; Child (15 and under) $10.
Long Point Wildlife Refuge, Off
Edgartown-West Tisbury Road,
West Tisbury, Martha’s Vineyard,
For additional information call
508-693-3678
(thru 10/8) Wildlife Canoe/
Kayak Tour
Paddle through the wild coast of
the island and observe its natural
wonders with a Trustees natural-
ist. 9am-2pm, Fee: $15/$18/$30
& $40. Cape Poge Wildlife
Refuge, Edgartown Dike Road,
Chappaquiddick Island, Martha’s
Vineyard 508-627-7689
(thru 10/8) Cape Poge Natu-
ral History Tour
Cape Poge Natural History Tour
allows you to enjoy a 2.5-hour
oversand vehicle exploration
through Chappy’s sand barrier
beach. Relax and enjoy birding,
beachcombing, and great photo
opportunities. 9am-2pm, Fee:
$15/$18/$30 & $40. Cape Poge
Wildlife Refuge, Edgartown Dike
Road, Chappaquiddick Island,
Martha’s Vineyard 508-627-
7689 www.thetrustees.org
(thru Mon. 10/13) Poucha
Pond-Self Tour
Reap the benefits of Trustees
membership as you paddle
through Poucha Pond on half- or
full-day excursions. With map,
discover the effects humans and
nature have had on salt marsh,
dune, and shore. Fees: Members
only: 4 hours for $25 or 8 hours
for $35 (per canoe or kayak).
9am-5pm. Notes: Special mem-
bership offer available. Cape
Poge Wildlife Refuge, Dike
Road, Chappaquiddick Island,
Martha’s Vineyard 508-627-
3599 E-mail: islands@ttor.org
(thru Wed. 10/8) Fishing
Discovery Tour
Catch fish-and fishing tips-on
this 4-hour oversand vehicle trip.
You’ll learn the artful skills of
surfcasting, reading the water,
and filleting fish. We provide the
tackle. You bring a snack and
a sense of adventure. 8:30am-
1:30pm. Members only: Adult
$60; Child (15 and under) $25.
Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Dike
Road, Chappaquiddick Island,
Martha’s Vineyard 508-627-
3599 E-mail: islands@ttor.org
(Thru Sun. 11/30) Flight Path:
Plimouth Beach
Plymouth Beach is part of the
breathtaking panorama seen from
Plimoth Plantation. Few visitors
know that this beautiful shoreline
plays a crucial role in a complex
and ancient system of shorebird
migration routes running from
the tip of South America to the
Arctic tundra. In addition to the
threatened and endangered spe-
cies that breed and nest on this
local barrier beach, more than
20,000 migratory birds use the
bay as a fuel stop.
Eighty-five striking images by
nature photographer Jim Fenton
provide a close-up of coastal wa-
ter bird life to reveal their beauty
and behavior. Developed in part-
nership with the Manomet Center
for Conservation Sciences,
Goldenrod Foundation and Mas-
sachusetts Audubon Society, and
produced with generous financial
support from the Bobolink Foun-
dation, Goldenrod Foundation,
Sheehan Family Foundation and
others.
The Museum Shops in the Visi-
tor Center and Crafts Center are
open from 10 am to 5:30 pm,.
Plimouth Plantation only: Adults
$28, Children $18. 137 Warren
Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360
508 746 1622 www.plimoth.org
(First Thursdays of Month
thru 11/27) Artscape
You are cordially invited to join
the Hyannis Main Street com-
munity the first Thurs of every
month for a collective open
house of galleries and shops all
within walking distance of each
other. Our Artscape Exclusives
offer venues for local artists to
show their work on Main Street,
as well as a chance for the gal-
leries to feature various artistic
mediums. Meet, greet, eat, and
shop for local and unique art.
Visit any one of the galleries or
special events on Main Street in
Hyannis, and receive 20% off of
your dinner at one of our partici-
pating restaurants. Event time:
5pm-8pm. Hyannis Main Street,
Hyannis 508-775-7982 e-mail:
info@hyannismainstreet.com
 (Mondays & Fri’days thru
Sept) Guided Kayak Tour
Join a naturalist on an exciting
adventure. All trips focus on
the natural history of saltwater
communities found on Martha’s
Vineyard. 10am-12pm. Fee:
Member $28 Non-member $35.
Registration required. Ages 11
and up with adult. Felix Neck
Wilflife Sanctuary, 100 Felix
Neck Dr., Edgartown, 508-627-
4850 or e-mail: felixneck@mas-
saudubon.org www.massaudu-
bon.org/felixneck
(Tuesdays thru Sept) Yoga in
the Gardens
Catherine Paulson is back to lead
this popular class, held in various
gardens throughout the grounds
every Tuesday, June through
September. 8am-9pm. Fees per
4-week session: Members: $50;
Non-Members: $55. Drop in Fee:
$15 per class. Heritage Museums
& Gardens, 67 Grove Street,
Sandwich, To register or for more
information, call 508-888-3300
x-102 Email: info@heritagemu-
seums.org www.heritagemuse-
umsandgardens.org
(Tuesdays & Thursdays thru
Sept) Marine Discovery
Cruise from Oaksbluff Harbor to
Vineyard Sound aboard a Coast
Guard licensed boat.If time per-
mits participants will their hand
at scup fishing. 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Fee: members $30 Non-members
$40. Children under 8 $4. Regis-
tration required. Felix Neck Wil-
flife Sanctuary, 100 Felix Neck
Dr., Edgartown, 508-627-4850 or
e-mail: felixneck@massaudubon.
org www.massaudubon.org/fe-
lixneck
(Tuesdays & Thursdays year
round) Art without Boundries
Join Miss Lori for a hands-on art
class where children enjoy paint-
ing messy masterpieces & many
other projects. 10:30am-2:30pm,
CCod Children’s Museum, 577
Great Neck Rd., Mashpee Call
for more info: 508-539-8788.
(Wednesdays) River Run
Summer Concert Series
Sponsored by the A. D. Make-
peace Company. On clear nights
Bill Luzader from the Plymouth
Planetarium sets up a telescope
for stargazers. There is ample
public parking in and around
the concert site. This series is an
extremely popular community
event drawing many thousands of
attendees each summer. Families
and children are welcome to at-
tend and are encouraged to bring
a blanket and/or lawn chairs.
6:30-9:30pm. The concerts take
place in Pilgrim Memorial Park
(South Park Location), located
on the beautiful Plymouth wa-
terfront at the intersection of
Water Street and Leyden Street.
Call or visit website for more
info on weekly groups: 508-747-
7727 nightmusicco@verizon.net
www.project-arts.com
www.seeplymouth.com
(Wednesdays) Hornblower
Garden Picnic
Bring or purchase a picnic lunch
and join us in the Hornblower
Garden for a chance to learn
about this delightful hidden trea-
sure from staff horticulturist Lori
Danek. This beautiful garden
with its terraces and water fea-
tures is a well preserved example
of a 1920’s formal perennial
garden and is a popular site for
weddings. 12noon. Free with mu-
seum admission. Visitor Center
Courtyard, Plymouth Plantation,
137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth
508-746- 1622 www.plimoth.org
(Wednesdays & Thursdays
thru Sept.) Down by the Shore
Take a short walk through the
forest to a protected beach, where
you will meet amazing creatures.
Wear clothes and shoes that
can get wet. Wed: 1pm-2:30pm
Thur: 10am-11:30am & 1pm-
2:30pm. Fee: members $6 Non-
members $9. Children under 3
Free. Felix Neck Wilflife Sanctu-
ary, 100 Felix Neck Dr., Edgar-
town, 508-627-4850 or e-mail:
felixneck@massaudubon.org
www.massaudubon.org/felixneck
(Wednedays thru 9/10)
Wild Wednesdays
Join us each week as we high-
light different specias of flora
and fauna. 10am-11am. Fee.
members $6. Non-menbers $9.
Felix Neck Wilflife Sanctuary,
100 Felix Neck Dr., Edgartown,
508-627-4850 or e-mail: felix-
neck@massaudubon.org www.
massaudubon.org/felixneck
(Thursdays) Concerts in the
Park
We are very excited about our
2008 summer line-up of bands,
promoting all local talent. Our
concerts are manned by volun-
teers and free to the public. These
family-oriented events attract
hundreds of residents and visitors
throughout the region. Cape Cod
Canal Region Chamber of Com-
merce, 70 Main Street, Buzzards
Bay, 508-759-6000 moliva@
capecodcanalchamber.org www.
capecodcanalchamber.org
(Thurdays & Fridays thru
8/22) Cape Cod Center for the
Arts Theater for Children
Presenting performances on
Thur. and Fri. mornings at
9:30am & 11:30am with different
performers each week. Tickets
are $8-$9; group discounts (10+
persons) are available. The Cape
Cod Center for the Arts, 820
Rte. 6A, Dennis Village, Box
Office 1-877-385-3911 www.
capeplayhouse.com
(Fridays 8/1,8/8 8/,15) Sum-
mer Family Fun Fridays
Begin your visit by setting out
your blankets or chairs on a spot
on the lawn to enjoy interac-
tive family entertainment on the
Outdoor Concert Stage. These
hour-long performances have
something to please everyone
in the family, including puppet
shows, dancing, comedy, story-
telling, music, and in most cases,
a mix of everything. After the
performance, head over to the
Hosta Garden by the Windmill to
complete a craft or garden proj-
ect. Hunt Passport at the Ticket
Office, where you will be guided
to a different museum ‘treasure’
each Friday, and after discover-
ing this treasure, receive a stamp
in your passport. Collect stamps
each week and have a chance to
win fabulous prizes. 11am-2pm.
Free with museum admission,
registration not required. Out-
door Concert Stage (J.K. Lilly
III Automobile Museum in case
of rain) Heritage Museums
and Gardens, 67 Grove Street,
Sandwich 508-888-3300 Visit
website for weekly events. www.
heritagemuseumsandgardens.org
(Fridays) Breakfast with
the Animals
Wake up with Plimoth Plan-
tation’s Rare Breed animals
including Kerry and Milking
Devon cows, San Clemente and
Arapawa goats and kids, Wilt-
shire sheep, and Red Dorking
chickens. Participants will learn
modern and historical farming
practices by helping with the
morning chores along side the
museum’s farm staff. When the
chores are done, participants will
enjoy a simple breakfast. 8am-
10am. Members Adult $14.Child
(6-12) $7. Non-member Adult
$20. Child (6-12) $10. Space
is limited to 15 participants. To
register, please contact Kathy
Roncarati at (508) 746- 1622 X
8114 or kroncarati@plimoth.org
Plymouth Plantation, 137 War-
ren Avenue, Plymouth 508-746-
1622 www.plimoth.org
(Fridays year round) Crit-
ter Capers
Drop in for a half-hour visit with
the naturalist & one of the nature
center’s resident animals. suit-
able for ages, 3 & up, year-round.
10:30am. Green Briar Nature
Center, 6 Discovery Hill Rd,
Sandwich 508-888-6870.
(Fridays year round) Kid’s
Night Out
New activities each week. 4-
8pm. Free Cape Cod Factory
Outlet Mall, 1 Factory Dr, Saga-
more . Call for more info: 508-
888-8417
(Fridays thru 9/5) Mashpee
Open Market
A unique shopping experience
featuring artisan made goods,
fine art and fresh produce. Fri:
10am-4pm. Mashpee Commons,
Mashpee Contact: Staff Phone:
508-477-5400
(Fridays & Saturdays year
round) Mystic Bowl, Capewide
Enjoy a state of the art light &
sound show while you bowl.
Fri: 6pm Sat: 9pm. Ryan Fam-
ily Amusements, 3 locations,
441 Main St., Hyannis, 508-
775-3411, 1067 Rte. 28, So.
Yarmouth, 508-394-5644 & 200
Main St., Buzzards Bay, MA
Call for more info: 508-759-
9892. Bowling parties available.
(Saturdays year round)
Drop-In Storyhour
Ages 3+. Join Tammy & Sarah
for stories, songs & theme-re-
lated activities. This program
targets the younger child, how-
ever, older siblings & children
are always welcome. 10:30am.
Eldredge Library, 964 Main St,
Chatham, MA Call for more
info: 508-945-5170
(Saturdays & Sundays thru
12/21) Cape Cod Winery Wine
Tastings
During July and August we will
offer wine tastings Thursday
through Sunday from 11am-4pm.
Cape Cod Winery, 681 Sandwich
Road, East Falmouth, 508-
457-5592 www.capecodwinery.
com
(Sundays) Yarmouth Art
Guild Outdoor Show
Members of the Yarmouth Art
Guild offer their work for sale.
Sun: 11am-5pm. Free. Rt. 6A,
On the Lawn near Bank of Amer-
ica and Cape Cod Co-op banks,
Yarmouthport www.yarmouthar-
tguild.com
(Sundays & Tuesdays) Cha-
tham Seal Cruise
Hundreds of gray seals can be
seen swimming in the surf and
basking on the beach just south
of Chatham throughout the year.
These hour-long trips will cruise
along South Beach and Mono-
moy looking for seals in the
water or hauled out on beaches
and sand bars. The natural-
ist on-board will discuss their
identification, behavior, and
natural history. Maximum group
size: 15 people. Instructions and
Directions: Meeting in Chatham
1/2 hour ahead. No restrooms
available. Wear sun protection.
Binoculars recommended. Bring
food and drink. Call for various
times. Fee: Adults $40m/ $45nm,
Children $35m/ $40nm. Reg-
istration is required. Location:
Chatham. For more information,
contact: Wellfleet Bay, 291 State
Highway, South Wellfleet, 508-
349-2615 E-mail: wellfleet@
massaudubon.org www.mas-
saudubon.org/felixneck www.
massaudubon.org/felixneck
. gardens of New England in the
(Sundays) Nauset Light-
house Tours
4:30pm-7:30pm. Tours are free
and open to the public (donations
accepted). Parking is available at
Nauset Light Beach parking lot
(Cape Cod National Seashore)
Parking fees may apply. Direc-
tions to Nauset Light:
Route 6 to Bracket Road (third
traffic signal from Eastham/Or-
leans rotary). Right onto Bracket
Road. Go to end and take left
onto Nauset Road. Take first
right onto Cable Road. At end of
Cable Road, take left onto Ocean
View Drive to parking lot. Walk
along path to Nauset Light. www.
nausetlight.org
(Sundays thru 10/13) 12th
Annual Vineyard Artisans
Summer Fair
Fair features many of the Islands
top craftspeople. Food available,
free parking. Craft demonstra-
tions 10am-2pm, Free. Contact:
Andrea Rogers. West Tisbury
Grange Hall, West Tisbury
Grange Hall, West Tisbury
508-693-8989 www.vineyardar-
tisans.com
(Sundays thru 10/31) Lost
Gardens of New England
Heritage celebrates the bygone
newly renovated History Mu-
seum. 10am-4pm. Free with
Museum Admission. American
History Museum Heritage Muse-
ums & Gardens, 67 Grove Street,
Sandwich, To register a car to
show, call 508.888.3300, x-102,
or E-Mail mwilkins@heritage-
museums.org Email: info@heri-
tagemuseums.org www.heritage-
museumsandgardens.org
(Fri. 8/1-Sat. 8/2) Dirty Rot-
ten Scoundrels
A debonair con man and a clever
young American rogue are out
to stake their claim at a glamor-
ous resort in the French Riviera.
Mon-Sat: 8pm with matinees on
Wed & Thurs: 2pm., Sat: 4pm.
Tickets are $25-$49.50 and group
discounts (10+ persons) are
available. The Cape Cod Center
for the Arts, 820 Rte. 6A, Dennis
Village, Box Office 1-877-385-
3911 www.capeplayhouse.com
(Fri. 8/1) Comedian Carlos
Mencia
One of the most popular comedi-
ans in the country 8pm. Tickets:
$50. Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21
West Main Street, Hyannis, 508-
775-5630 www.melodytent.org
(Sat. 8/2) Onset Blues Fes-
tival
The festival will be held at Pros-
pect Park, in the Bandshell, in the
quaint Victorian village of Onset
overlooking the harbor. Features
five live bands-a mix of blues’
legends and regional favorites.
Free parking is available nearby.
9am Craft & Food Vendors;
11am-6pm Music. Tickets are
$20 at the event, and advanced
tickets are available for $15 at
the Onset Bay Association office
and other locations. Call for more
information.Onset Bay Associa-
tion 508-295-7072 onsetbay@
capecod.net www.onsetvillage.
com
(Sat. 8/2) Teddy Bear Picnic
A lively
morning
of story-
telling,
games,
and kids’
activities.
Don’t
forget
to bring
your teddy bear. 10am-noon.
Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Admission fee, $6 per person;
children must be accompanied by
adult.
Spooner Secret Garden, 27 North
Street
Plymouth, 508-746-0012 www.
plymouthantiquariansociety.org
(Sat. 8/2-Sun. 8/3) Wampa-
noag Overnight
Spend the night in the Wampa-
noag Homesite and experience
the 17th century Native lifeways
first-hand. This unique session
includes a guided tour of the
museum followed by a traditional
Wampanoag evening meal served
in the Homesite. After dinner
enjoy fireside games, activities
and stories before going to sleep
inside a bark-covered wetu. Sat:
2pm. Sun: 9am A continental
breakfast is served in the muse-
um’s Visitor Center in the morn-
ing. Member: $90pp, Non-mem-
ber $100. By reservation only.
Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren
Ave.
Plymouth, 508-746-1622 www.
plimoth.org
(Sat. 8/2) Boston Pops Es-
planade Orchestra
8pm. Tickets: $90 & $62.75,
Club Prices: $85 & $57.75.
South Shore Music Circus,
130 Sohier Street, Cohasset 781-
383-9850
www.themusiccircus.org
(Sat. 8/2) Blueberry Festival
Celebrate our native blueberry
during the height of the season.
Enjoy a special blueberry dessert
in the historic 1903 Jam Kitchen
along with a demonstration of
blueberry jam making. 11am-
2pm. Desserts are $3, and all
proceeds benefit the educational
programs of the Thornton W.
Burgess Society and its Green
Briar Nature Center. Green
Briar Nature Center & Jam
Kitchen, Thornton W. Burgess
Museum, 4 Water Street (Route
130), Sandwich, 508-888-4668
E-mail: info@thorntonburgess.
org www.thorntonburgess.org
(Sat. 8/2 & Sun. 8/3, Sun.
8/17, Thu. 8/21,Sat. 8/23,Sat.
8/30) Kayaking 2008
We will explore the many tidal
creeks and islands of the harbor,
looking for shorebirds, osprey,
horseshoe crabs and other crea-
tures of the marsh. We’ll also
come ashore at the Sandy Neck
barrier beach lighthouse. This
trip is intended for those with
previous kayaking experience,
yet all experience levels are
welcome. Kayaks, paddles and
life vests provided. Call for Vari-
ous times. Fee: Adults $35m/
$40nm. Previous kayaking expe-
rience (within the last few years)
and swimming ability are re-
quired for this trip. You must be
12 years or older to participate.
Ages 12-18 must be accompa-
nied by an adult. Participants will
be required to wear a life vest.
Bring sunscreen, appropriate sun
glasses, water and a hat. Meet at
Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary,
at 345 Bone Hill Rd, Cumma-
quid. Take Bone Hill Road to last
driveway on left. Park at end of
driveway. Registration is re-
quired. To register and for more
information please call 781-837-
9400. Long Pasture, 345 Bone
Hill Road
Barnstable 508-362-7475E-mail:
longpasture@massaudubon.org
www.massaudubon.org/felixneck
(Sun. 8/3) TD Banknorth
Pops by the Sea
Join the Arts Foundation of
Cape Cod for the 23rd annual
TD Banknorth Pops by the Sea
concert, featuring the only Cape
Cod appearance of the Boston
Pops Esplanade Orchestra and
conductor Keith Lockhart on
the Hyannis Village Green on
Sun: 5pm-7pm. Hyannis Village
Green, Hyannis
508-362-0066 Email: info@arts-
foundation.org www.artsfounda-
tion.org
(Sun. 8/3 & Sun. 8/10) Pil-
grim Belle Sunday Brunch Buf-
fet Cruise
Combine Plymouth’s best
Harbor Cruise with a great
Brunch.10:30am-12:30pm.
$27 per person. Reservations
strongly suggested. No coupons.
For more information call 508-
747-3434 or visit: www.plym-
outhharborcruises.com
(Mon. 8/4 & Sun. 8/31) Sun-
set Harbor Cruise
Join us aboard the Naviator on a
sunset cruise into scenic Wellfleet
Harbor and Cape Cod Bay. We’ll
enjoy the scenery while watch-
ing for birds and other wildlife,
learning about the folklore sur-
rounding Billingsgate Island, and
getting an offshore perspective of
the coastline.Call for times: Fee:
Adults $25m/ $30nm. Maximum
group size: 35 people. Registra-
tion is required. For more infor-
mation, contact: Wellfleet Bay,
291 State Highway, Route 6,
South Wellfleet,
508-349-2615 E-mail: well-
fleet@massaudubon.org www.
massaudubon.org/felixneck
. Hometown” Plymouth Idol
(Mon. 8/4 thru Sat. 8/16)
Leader of the Pack
A Baby Boomer Bonanza of hit
songs is up next with, a rousing
60s song and dance journey of
go-go boots hits from the leg-
endary writer Ellie Greenwich.
Mon-Sat: 8pm. Matinees Wed,
Thur, Sat: Tickets: $49.50-$25
and group discounts (10+ per-
sons) are available. Cape Play-
house, 820 Main Street, Route
6A, Dennis, 508-385-3911 www.
capeplayhouse.com
(Tue. 8/5 thru Thu. 8/21)
Hansel and Gretel
Gingerbread houses and Gum-
drops Join the adventures of
Hansel and Gretel in this delight-
ful adaptation of a classic Broth-
ers Grimm fairy tale. Mon-Thur:
7:30pm. Fri-Sat: 4 pm. Perfor-
mance schedules are subject to
change. Please check with the
HJT box office for updates. Har-
wich Junior Theatre, 105 Divi-
sion St. West Harwich, 508-432-
2002 X4 www.hjtcapecod.org
(Wed. 8/6) Auditions for
“America’s Hometown” Plym-
outh Idol Competition
4:30-7:30pm ,The Plymouth Area
Chamber of Commerce will be
holding the auditions at Colony
Place in the courtyard between
Croma and Cold Stone Creamery
in Plymouth. The Competition’s
Semi-Final Round will be held
on Sat. 8/23 and the Final Round
will be held on Sun. 8/24 on the
Festival’s featured Main Stage
located on Plymouth’s water-
front. Ten performers will be
selected from the auditions to
continue onto the Semi-Final and
Final Rounds of the “America’s
competition. Those who wish
to audition must register for the
competition by 7/31 (4pm) by
visiting: www.plymouthwater-
frontfestival.com. No walk-in
auditions or late registrations will
be accepted.
(Thu. 8/7, 8/14, 8/21) Piop-
pi’s & Lobster Tales Cruises
Summer Sunset Wine Cruise Se-
ries. Returning by overwhelming
popular demand, this is a series
of seven Thursday evening sun-
set wine cruises through August.
Each cruise will feature a unique
theme that includes a fantastic
sampling of excellent wines,
great food, entertaining speak-
ers, a beautiful sunset and lots
of fun. Themes & Restaurants
to be determined. 7pm Board-
ing - 7:15pm Departure. All trips
will depart from the Plymouth
Town Wharf aboard the “Lob-
ster Tales”, which will return to
the dock at 9:30pm, just in time
for you to enjoy a night cap at
your favorite spot. Reservations
are required for all trips. Pricing
varies depending on the cruise
you have selected. Pioppi’s, 183
Court Street, Plymouth, 508-746-
1943 www.pioppis.com
(Thu. 8/7) Kaleidoscope
Children’s Theatre-Rapunzel
10:30am. Tickets: $8 South
Shore Music Circus, 130 Sohier
Street, Cohasset
781-383-9850 www.themusiccir-
cus.org
(Thu. 8/7 & Thu. 8/28)
Pilgrim Belle Special Event
Cruise
7-9:30pm. Parrothead Cruise.
$27. per person. Depart May-
flower II State Pier. Coupons are
not accepted on Special Event
Cruises. Must be 21 with proof of
ID. For reservations or informa-
tion call 508-747-3434 or visit:
www.plymouthharborcruises
(Fri. 8/8-Sun. 8/10) Jay Jay
The Jet Plane
Live stage shows throughout the
day. 10am-5pm. Call for more
info. Edaville USA, 7 EDA
Avenue, Carver, 508-866-8190
www.edaville.com
(Fri. 8/8) Kenny Rogers
“The Gambler” continues to hold
all the cards. Still a consummate
entertainer and storyteller after
40-plus years in the music busi-
ness, Kenny Rogers makes his
audience feel like they’re right
in his living room. He is a true
American icon. 8pm. Public:
$48.75 Club Members: $43.75.
Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West
Main Street, Hyannis, 508-775-
5630 www.melodytent.org
(Fri. & Sat. 8/8-9,15-16,22-
23; Tue. 8/26-Sun. 8/31) Patsy
Cline
The hot-
test ticket
in town
based
on a true
story and
starring
Laura
Cap-
pello as Patsy Cline and Suzette
Hutchinson as Louise Segar.
Directed by Robert Wilder and
featuring The Bodacious Bobcat
Band. 8pm. All Tickets: $22.
Harwich Junior Theatre, 105
Division St. West Harwich, 508-
432-2002 X4 www.hjtcapecod.
org/
(Sat. 8/9) Annual Onset
Cape Verdean Festival
10am-6pm. Held at the Onset
Bandshell and Bluffs. Raindate
Sun. 8/10. Onset Bay Associa-
tion, 4 Union Street, Onset, 508-
295-7072 onsetbay@capecod.net
www.onsetvillage.com
(Sat. 8/9) The Summer Con-
cert Series at Colony Place
Mark DeLorenzo, Six Piece Jazz/
Swing Band. Enjoy great live
music plus lots of family fun. All
concerts are feature art displays,
wine tastings from Village Vine-
yards and food offerings from
participating restaurants. 1-3pm.
Colony Place Mall, 174 Colony
Place, Plymouth www.colony-
place.com
(Sat. 8/9) Jeff Timmons of
98 Degrees
Also, Rich Cronin of LFO, and
Louie Bello & the Bello Project.
Hosted by Dre Robinson. Hear
them sing all their original songs
in one great night. 8pm. Plym-
outh Memorial Hall, 83 Court
Street (Rte.3A), Plymouth,
508-747-1622 www.Memorial-
Hall.com
(Wed. 8/13) Peter Rabbit’s
Animal Day
This day of outdoor family fun
with live animal exhibits, a pet
rabbit show, story times, and
personal appearances by Peter
Rabbit, Reddy Fox and Smokey
the Bear. Refreshments are avail-
able. 10am-2pm. Free. Thornton
W. Burgess Museum, 4 Water
Street (Route 130), Sandwich,
508-888-4668 E-mail: info@
thorntonburgess.org www.thorn-
tonburgess.org
(Wed. 8/13) James Mont-
gomery with Johnny Hoy and
the Bluefish
7:30 pm,
gates
open at
6:30.
Ticket
prices
are
$18 for
members
and $22
for non-members in advance,
and $25 on the night of the show.
Concert Stage, Heritage Muse-
ums and Gardens Concert Stage,
67 Grove Street, Sandwich 508-
888-3300 www.heritagemuseum-
sandgardens.org
(Thu. 8/14) World Premiere
of Fabuloso & WHAT awards
Once again John Kolvenbach
(Gizmo Love; Love Song; On An
Average Day) brings his spot-on
humor and zinging dialogue to
the WHAT stage-this time with a
world premiere. Our second an-
nual WHAT award for fabulous
theater goes to John Kolvenbach,
author of Fabuloso, Love Song,
Gizmo Love and On an Average
Day. 8pm. Regular Tickets: $50
Premium Tickets: $125 (Includes
reception) Wellfleet Harbor The-
ater, 2357 Start Hwy Rt 6, (Next
to Post Office)
Wellflee 508-349-9428 www.
what.org
(Thu. 8/14) Kaleidoscope
Children’s Theatre-Cinderella,
Too
10:30am. Tickets: $8. South
Shore Music Circus, 130 Sohier
Street, Cohasset,
781-383-9850 www.themusiccir-
cus.org
(Thu. 8/14) Pilgrim Belle
Special Event Cruise
7-9pm. Wine Tasting. $35. per
person. Depart Mayflower II
State Pier. Coupons are not ac-
cepted on Special Event Cruises.
Must be 21 with proof of ID.
For reservations or information
call 508-747-3434 or visit: www.
plymouthharborcruises.com
(Fri. 8/15) Randy Owen Of
Alabama-All the Hits & More
Tour
8pm. Tickets: $59. & $44. South
Shore Music Circus, 130 Sohier
Street, Cohasset, 781-383-9850
www.themusiccircus.org
(Fri. 8/15 thru Sun. 8/17)
Provincetown Jazz Festival
See website for performing art-
ists and more info. 8pm. Tickets
are $25. per concert and can be
purchased online, at the door,
or by calling 866-811-4111.
Provincetown High School, 12
Winslow St, Provincetown, 508-
487-5040 www.provincetown-
jazzfestival.org
(Sat. 8/16) Annual Sandcas-
tle & Sculpture Day
This event takes sand castle
building to the highest level, but
still manages to remain a fun,
family affair. Every year teams
converge on Jetties Beach, just
outside Nantucket Town, to
create art out of beach sand. A
panel of judges chooses winners
in a number of classes. Although
standard castles and mermaid
sculptures rule the day, a number
of creative entries win a prize
each year. Anyone can enter, but
whether competing or just watch-
ing, fun is a guaranteed factor.
Food concession is available on
the beach. No admission charge,
4 Bathing Beach Rd
Nantucket, For more info and
registration call: 508-228-1700
www.nantucketchamber.org/visi-
tor/events.html
(Sun. 8/17 thru Sat. 8/23)
Provincetown Carnival Week
2008
Howdy, lads and lassies. It’s time
to pull out your chaps and spurs,
grab your lassos and head to
P’town for the 30th Anniversary
of Carnival-Wild, Wild West.
We’re putting together a week-
long schedule of fabulous events
and entertainment for you. Past
events have included boat cruis-
es, dance parties, casino nights,
headline concerts. The parade is
scheduled 8/21. www.ptown.org
(Mon. 8/18 thru Sat. 8/30)
Born Yesterday
A sharp comedy that combines a
Pygmalion story with Washing-
ton shenanigans when a shady
senator-buying tycoon hires a
handsome journalist to tutor his
bubble-headed mistress. A little
knowledge becomes a dangerous
thing when she decides to turn
the tables on her crooked junk-
yard baron and his boozy lawyer.
Mon-Sat: 8pm. Matinees Wed,
Thur, Sat: Tickets are $49.50 to
$25 and group discounts (10+
persons) are available. Cape
Playhouse, 820 Main Street,
Route 6A, Dennis, 508-385-
3911 www.capeplayhouse.com
(Wed. 8/20 thru Sat. 9/13)
Neil Simon’s-Come Blow Your
Horn
Tues-Sun: 8pm. Tickets: $20.
Playhouse, 120 Main Street,
Orleans, 508-255-3075 www.
apa1.org
(Thu. 8/21) Kaleidoscope
Children’s Theatre-Rumpel-
stiltskin
10:30am. Tickets: $8. South
Shore Music Circus, 130 Sohier
Street, Cohasset, 781-383-9850
www.themusiccircus.org
(Thu. 8/21) Pilgrim Belle
Special Event Cruise
7-9:30pm, Irish Sing-Along
Cruise. $22 per person. Thursday
Evening Special Event Cruises
depart Mayflower II State Pier.
Coupons are not accepted on
Special Event Cruises. Must be
21 with proof of ID. For reserva-
tions or information call 508-
747-3434 or visit: www.plym-
outhharborcruises.com
(Fri. 8/22) Sacco & Vanzetti
Dinner
Explore the history and legacy of
a later group of Plymouth set-
tlers-the Italian-Americans-dur-
ing a classic Italian dinner and
program under the grand tent on
our lawn overlooking Plymouth
harbor. Bruce Watson, author of
Sacco and Vanzetti: The Men,
the Murders & the Judgement of
Mankind, recounts the story of
one of the 20th century’s most
dramatic and conflicted trials.
Watson’s balanced re-examina-
tion of the famous case is rich in
local connections-Bartolomeo
Vanzetti was a one-time resident
of North Plymouth. 7pm. Pre-
paid reservations required. Call
for more info. Hedge House, 126
Water Street, Plymouth, 508-746-
0012 www.plymouthantiquarian-
society.org
(Fri. 8/22) Turnstones and
Plovers and Terns, Oh My-
Guided Bird Walk on Long
Beach
Meet
at State
Pier
(near
May-
flower)
and
take
the water route (via The Volun-
teer, Plimoth Plantation’s work
boat) to Goldenrod Cottage on
Plymouth’s Long Beach. Once
at Goldenrod you will get an
introduction to this important
breeding and nesting area and to
the day’s events that will include
a guided bird walk and brunch
at the cottage. You’ll also have
a chance to enjoy this wonder-
ful beach before you take the
water taxi back to the pier. RSVP
by contacting Kathy Roncarati
at kroncarati@plimoth.org or
508-746-1622, ext 8114.$75 for
non-members; $50 for members,
limit of 12 people per walk. The
deadline for registration is Wed.
8/20th. All times reflect the start
time at the State Pier in Plym-
outh. Plymouth Plantation, 137
Warren Avenue, Plymouth 508-
746- 1622 www.plimoth.org
(Fri. 8/22) Gretchen Wilson
8pm. Tickets: $72.75 & $57.75.
South Shore Music Circus, 130
Sohier Street,Cohasset,
781-383-9850 www.themusiccir-
cus.org
(Sat. 8/23 & Sun. 8/24)
Annual Plymouth Waterfront
Festival
The Festival will take place
throughout Plymouth’s water-
front & downtown with events
for the whole family. Art &
Crafts shows, Duck Races, Mo-
tor Head’s Cruise-In Car Show,
“America’s Hometown” Plym-
outh Idol Competition, Carnival,
live entertainment and “Row to
the Rock”, featuring homemade
replicas of Mayflower II racing to
be first to reach Plymouth Rock.
Call for more info: 508-830-1620
www.plymouthchamber.com
(Sat. 8/23 & Sun, 8/24) 3rd
Annual “America’s Home-
town” Plymouth Idol
Join us on the Plymouth Water-
front to watch the area’s most
talented compete to become the
next “America’s Hometown”
Plymouth Idol. Sat. is the semi-
final round of competition with
the 10 semi-finalists singing the
song of their choice for their
chance to move on to the final
round held on Sun. when we
will crown our newest Plymouth
Idol...Don’t miss it. Sat: 12pm.
Sun: 2pm. For more information
on how you can audition or for
competition details please visit:
www.plymouthwaterfrontfestival.
com
(Sat. 8/23) Antiquarian
Summer Fair
Attic treasures, jewelry, home-
made goodies, and bargains
galore are some of the delights
of this old-fashioned New Eng-
land fair, held under a big tent
on our sweeping lawn overlook-
ing Plymouth harbor. 10am-3
pm. Browsers welcome, free of
charge. Fee for luncheon. Hedge
House, 126 Water Street
Plymouth, 508-746-0012 www.
plymouthantiquariansociety.org
(Sat. 8/23) The Beach Boys
8pm. Tickets: $59.25 & $44.25.
South Shore Music Circus, 130
Sohier Street, Cohasset,
781-383-9850 www.themusiccir-
cus.org
(Sat. 8/23) Gretchen Wilson
8pm. Tickets: $57.75. Cape Cod
Melody Tent, 21 West Main
Street, Hyannis, 508-775-5630
www.melodytent.org
(Sun. 8/24) The Beach Boys-
Special Guest Charlie Farren
4:30pm & 8:30pm. Public:
$42.25. Club Members: $37.25.
Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West
Main Street, Hyannis, 508-775-
5630 www.melodytent.org
(Sun. 8/24) 3rd Annual Mo-
tor Head’s Cruise-In Car Show
Bring your classic & custom
vehicles to the Jenney Grist Mill
parking lot & enjoy live enter-
tainment all afternoon. Food
vendors will also be at this year’s
show, so bring your appetite as
well. There is no cost to cruise in
and be part of this event, which
will feature food, live enter-
tainment and the New England
Patriot’s Cheerleaders.Prizes will
be awarded to the winners in the
following categories; Best Clas-
sic Car (Pre & Post 1950), Best
Classic Truck (Pre & Post 1950),
Best Custom Car (Overall), Best
Custom Truck (Overall) and
Cruise-In’s Best in Show. 2-4pm.
Jenney Grist Mill, 6 Spring Lane,
Plymouth, 508-830-1620 www.
plymouthwaterfrontfestival.com
(Mon. 8/25-Tue. 8/26) Bus
Tour-Summer Excursion to
Strawbery Banke, MA and
Lost Gardens, NH
Our first stop will be the Geor-
gian-style Codman Estate, c.
1740, in Lincoln, MA. The
grounds feature a hidden Itali-
anate garden with perennial beds,
statuary, and a reflecting pool
filled with waterlillies as well
as an English cottage garden.
Following lunch at Concord’s
Colonial Inn, we will continue on
toward the Hamilton House, c.
1785, in South Berwick, ME. Sit-
uated on the Salmon Falls River.
We’ll be strying at the historic
Sise Inn in the charming seaport
of Portsmouth, NH. After a day
of activities, spend the evening
as you wish - stroll Portsmouth’s
cobblestone streets, dine in one
of the many fine restaurants or
simply relax in the comfort of
the fire-placed parlor at the inn.
Tues. we will visit the Strawbery
Banke Museum for a glimpse
into garden history. These gar-
dens bring new life to the ground
where generations of immigrants
helped to create the unfolding
story of America. After a guided
tour and time for independent
discovery, we will board the bus
for our return trip to the Cape
making one stop to stretch our
legs. Time: 8:30am-5pm. Fees:
Members: $245 Per Person,
Double Occupancy. Non-Mem-
bers: $260 Per Person, Double
Occupancy. Price per person
includes round trip transportation
on deluxe motor coach, lodg-
ing, breakfast, 1 lunch, museum
admissions, guided tours at each
site, and Heritage escorts. Sign-
up for this event. Call the Public
Programs Department for more
info. 508-888-3300 ext. 102.
Registration deadline: 7/7. www.
heritagemuseumsandgardens.org
(Tue. 8/26) Huey Lewis &
The News
Opening Act: Paul Thorn
8pm. Public: $52.75. Club Mem-
bers: $47.75. Cape Cod Melody
Tent, 21 West Main Street,
Hyannis, 508-775-5630 www.
melodytent.org
(Thu. 8/28) Kaleidoscope
Children’s Theatre-Hansel &
Gretel
10:30am. Tickets: $8. South
Shore Music Circus, 130 Sohier
Street, Cohasset,
781-383-9850 www.themusiccir-
cus.org
(Fri. 8/29-Sun. 8/31) Day
Out with Thomas the Tank
Engine
Thomas the Tank Engine heads
the train on a 2-mile train ride
through the 1300 acre cranberry
plantation. Get your photo taken
with Thomas; enjoy live enter-
tainment, storytelling, amuse-
ment rides and more. Handicap
Accessible. 9am-5pm. $18 for
anyone ages 2 and over. Chil-
dren under 2 are free as long as
they sit on a lap for the train ride.
Admission includes all rides and
attractions and parking is free.
Edaville USA, 7 EDA Avenue,
Carver, 508-866-8190 www.
edaville.com
(Fri. 8/29) A Special Acous-
tic Evening With Vince Gill
8pm. Public: $42.75. Club Mem-
bers: $37.75
Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West
Main Street, Hyannis, 508-775-
5630 www.melodytent.org
(Sat. 8/30) Pop Goes the
Summer
Broadway artist Jodi Benson
will perform with the Cape Cod
Symphony Orchestra, led by
conductor Jung-Ho Pak. at the
Barnstable County Fairgrounds
in Falmouth. Table seating 10
guests $450 per table. Garden
seating is available on a first-
come, first-served basis $20.
Guests are welcome to bring
picnic blankets or beach chairs
from which to enjoy the concert
and fireworks display. Falmouth
Chamber of Commerce (508)
548- 8500
(Sat. 8/30) Comedian Artie
Lange
8pm. Public: $59-$74. Club
Members: $54-$69. Cape Cod
Melody Tent, 21 West Main
Street, Hyannis, 508-775-5630
www.melodytent.org
(Sun. 8/31) Plymouth Rock
Triathlon Festival
This new Plymouth event will geology, wildlife, and the history
bring hundreds of athletes from of the quiet, protected islands.
all over the country to Plymouth Along the way, we’ll look for
for a chance to compete in this endangered Roseate terns and
grueling event. The event will be other species of seabirds and
broken into various categories for waterfowl. 9am-5pm. Fee: Adults
both novice triathlon contestants $53m/ $58nm, Children $48m/
right up to the pro competitors. $53nm. Registration required.
7am IDT race-10am Mayflower For more information contact:
race. Long Pasture, 345 Bone Hill
The festival features two soon- Road, Barnstable 508-362-7475
to-be legendary races: The Iron E-mail: longpasture@massaudu-
Distance Triathlon (IDT) at bon.org www.massaudubon.
Plymouth Rock and The May- org/felixneck
flower International Triathlon.
Both races will finish at historic
Plymouth Rock in downtown
Plymouth MA.Review current
rules at: www.USATriathlon.org
For more information see: www.
plymouthrocktriathlon.com
These are both USAT sanctioned
events and each race is limited to
the first 500 entrants. For Reg-
istration visit www.active.com
www.seeplymouth.com

(Sun. 8/31) Pilgrim Belle

Special Event Cruise
6:30-8:30p. Tapas on the Harbor.
$45 per person. Coupons are
not accepted on Special Event
Cruises. Must be 21 with proof
of ID. For more information call
508-747-3434 or visit: www.
plymouthharborcruises.com

(Sun. 8/31) Cuttyhunk and

Elizabeth Island Tour
Join us for a day-long excur-
sion to Cuttyhunk Island, off the
southern coast of Massachusetts,
on a privately chartered boat.
The one and a half-hour boat trip
which leaves from Woods Hole
will take us through Vineyard
Sound and Buzzards Bay along
the Elizabeth Islands, with com-
mentary focusing on landmarks,