May 28
Village Green to Memorial Lane on Library Lawn, 300 Main Street, Falmouth
Crystal Knowlton 508-495-7453
9:45am
Parade to leaves from the village green. Ceremony to commence when parade reaches Memorial Lane! There will be a Light Lunch served at the Falmouth Elks Lodge, 140 Palmer Ave., following the ceremony.
May 27
Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth
508-394-7100
Website: www.cultural-center.org
7:30p.m. – 9:30p.m.
Pat Wictor, Greg Greenway, and Joe Jencks—nationaly touring folk artists from Boston, New York, and Chicago—have formed a dynamic new male trio whose harmonies and lyrics are warm as a campfire, stirring as a gospel church, rousing as a call to arms. Calling upon contemporary songwriting, and informed by the deep roots of gospel, blues, and folk, the trio weaves a tapestry of harmony that is brilliantly fresh and yet familiar. Their combined musical skills should make for an unforgettable evening – three rich voices blending on a well-crafted foundation of guitar, slide guitar, and piano. Call for reservations. For more, visit http://www.brothersunmusic.com Tickets: $17 in advance, $20 at the door. Co-Hosted by WOMR.
LIGHTHOUSE TOUR OF THE THREE SISTERS
May 27 (May 6 – June 24)
Nauset Light Beach, Eastham
508-255-3421
Website: www.nps.gov
4p.m. – 5p.m.
These 19th-century lighthouses once provided a beacon for sailors off the shore of Nauset Light Beach. Come and learn of their history and importance. Meet at Nauset Light Beach parking area.
NAUSET LIGHTHOUSE TOURS
May 27
Nauset Lighthouse, Ocean View Dr, Eastham
Website: http://www.nausetlight.org/NLtours.htm
4:30p.m. –7:30 p.m.
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. Directions to Nauset Light: Route 6 to Bracket Road (third traffic signal from Eastham/Orleans 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.
May 27 & 28
Plimoth Plantation, Horticulture Center/Greenhouse, 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth
508-746-1622 EXT. 8346
Website: www.plimoth.org
8a.m. – 3p.m.
Don’t miss out on this annual tradition at the Plimoth Plantation Horticultural Center with the best selection of Plimoth Plantation’s own herbs, flowers, fruits and vegetables all grown right here at the Museum!
WOODS HOLE THEATER COMPANY PRESENTS: “BEYOND THERAPY”
May 25 & 26 (THURS, FRI, SAT: May 10- May 26)
Woods Hole Community Hall, 68 Water Street, Woods Hole
508-540-6525
Website: www.woodsholetheater.org
8p.m.
An absurdist comedy about looking for love in the personals. A farce that just gets better with age, “Beyond Therapy” is Durang’s most frequently performed play. It opened on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theater in May 1982 with John Lithgrow as Bruce and played for 21 performances. In 1987 Durang adapted it for a screenplay. Tickets: $15.00.
May 25 & 26
Coonamessett Farm, 277 Hatchville Road, East Falmouth
508-563-2560
Website: www.coonamessettfarm.com
5p.m. – 8p.m.
JOIN US FOR A MEMORIAL DAY VEGETARIAN BUFFET AND PULLED PORK BBQ! There will be Music Provided: Amy and Jonathan – Friday night and Jim Decatur – Sat. night. Admission: $19.95/ 10 years and up, $10.95/Kids 4 TO 9 years, and Free/Kids 3 and under. Buffet Menu: Salads: Field Salad w/honey lemon vinaigrette, Arugula salad with walnuts, cranberries, fega and cran/herb vinaigrette, Minted Fruit Salad, Picnic potato salad, Southwestern Corn and Black Bean Salad, New England Style Cole Slaw . Soups: Vegetarian Chili and Thai Green Curry Quinoa Soup. Caramelized Onion and Roasted Red Pepper Quiche with Sharp Cheddar, Roasted Garlic and Herb Pizza, Corn Bread. Entree’s: Asiago Baked Eggplant and Grape Tomato, Rosemary Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes, Mediterranean Broccoli, Meema’s Macaroni and Cheese. And from the Grill: Pulled Pork w/Honey Chipotle BBQ Sauce.
Vineyard is open daily from May – Oct
Truro Vineyards, 11 Shore Rd, Rte 6A, North Truro
508-487-6200
Website: www.trurovineyardsofcapecod.com
Tours: Memorial Day – Columbus Day Weekend @ 1p.m. & 3p.m., Tastings are daily and begin @ 11:30a.m. and continue every half hour with the last tasting at 4:30p.m.
Truro Vineyards has been in existence since 1992 but the house and the estate date back nearly two centuries. Built in 1813, the square dignified Federal house was part of a farm from its earliest beginnings. First owned by John and Hannah Hughes, the property was later purchased by Captain Atkins Hughes. It was in turn given to his daughter, Amelia and her husband Michael Rich. Rich became a prosperous farmer selling grain, coal and milk from the estate. His hard work and ambition earned Michael the reputation of being “the busiest man in the village”. In 1930 famed artist Edward Hopper was inspired by the property and painted “Rich’s House”. He returned a year later to paint “Rich’s Barn”. During the 1940’s Elton and Margaret Rich were in stewardship of the property. During that time the Richs produced magnificent cantaloupes grown in the estate’s warm, well drained sandy soil. Later, this same soil and site would prove to be a perfect spot for growing grapes. In 1964 the property was sold to Burton and Maxine Rice. The Chinese Mulberry tree that graces the property to the right of the front door was brought over by a ship’s captain around 1850. It has been carefully preserved and maintained. Our most frequently asked question is not about our wines, but rather: “What kind of tree is that?”
May 25 & 26 (May 19 – May 26)
Heritage Museums and Gardens, Heald Conference Center, 67 Grove Street, Sandwich
508-888-3300
Website: www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org
Daily: 10a.m. – 5p.m.
Thousands of rhododendrons in more than 100 varieties cover our 100 acres with spectacular blooms during this week-long event. Enjoy a peaceful walk surrounded by walls of flowers, learn more about these gorgeous plants from horticulture experts explore Heritage’s connection to noted rhododendron hybridizers Charles Dexter and Jack Cowles, challenge yourself to a rhododendron scavenger hunt and participate in other family activities. A plant sale offers many varieties perfect for a Cape Cod garden, including the rare opportunity to purchase Dexter and Cowles rhododendron hybrids.
May 19 to Mid-October
Highland Light Rd, North Truro
508-487-1121
Website: www.capecodlight.org
Tours: Daily from 10a.m. – 5:30p.m.
Cape Cod’s oldest lighthouse, locally known as the Highland Light, is officially named “Cape Cod Light” on the NOAA nautical chart for the region. It sits perched 120 feet above the ocean in the Highlands of Truro. Its beam shines 174 ft. above sea level to give mariners warning of the treacherous sandbars off this shore. The Cape Cod Highland Lighthouse is a major attraction for visitors to Cape Cod. There is a $4 dollar fee to climb the lighthouse. Children MUST be 48 inches tall. Gift Shop is open from 10a.m. – 6p.m.
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