Arts Alive 2021: A view of the Music Tent from a craft tent.
Welcome to ArtsFalmouth!
ArtsFalmouth celebrates, sponsors, and promotes arts and culture in and around Falmouth. The mission of ArtsFalmouth is to promote the arts, culture, and creative economy of Falmouth; to facilitate collaboration among visual, performing, and literary artists and arts organizations in Falmouth and across the Upper Cape and to encourage community engagement in the arts.
ArtsFalmouth holds three major events each year: the Woods Hole Trad Stroll, Arts Alive, and the Jazz Stroll, as well as an annual meeting.
Woods Hole Trad Stroll 2026will be held Saturday, May 2, 2025, in Woods Hole Community Hall and other locations in the village of Woods Hole.
Arts Alive 2026 will be held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 13 to 15, on the Falmouth Library Lawn and adjacent Peg Noonan Park and Shore Street Extended, celebrating the performing, visual, and literary arts, as well as Juneteenth, Father’s Day, and Pride Month.
We expect to hold the Jazz Stroll on Saturday, October 3. 2026, in venues along Main Street and Palmer Avenue in downtown Falmouth.
Please email us at info@artsfalmouth.org for more information or if you would like to be involved in the planning/implementation process. ArtsFalmouth has no funded staff and relies on the help of volunteers to plan and run its events. Please help!
Contact us:info@artsfalmouth.org Mailing Address: P. O. Box 136, Falmouth, Mass. 02541
Arts Alive 2025
Arts Alive 2025 takes place Friday, June 13 through Sunday, June 15 on the Falmouth LIbrary Lawn, Shore Street Extension, and Peg Noonan Park. There will be 40 performances and about 70 artisan and food vendors.
Community Organizations will be on the Library Lawn Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM. Click here for more information.
Art Tent activities will take place on the Falmouth Library Lawn on Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday, 11 AM to 4 PM. Click here for more information.
Volunteers are still needed! Even an hour or two helps so much. Please let us know your availability by filling out the Volunteer Form here.
Arts Alive Performances
Arts Alive performances take place under two tents on the Falmouth Library Lawn and under one tent in Peg Noonan Park, where Lily Rapoza’s Songbird Collective will perform. Click on the links below to see performers at each location/day.
Wayside Sound is a Falmouth-based Americana-blues band. The group reimagines roots music in an organic and inviting way. With poignant storytelling, energetic guitar solos, and captivating vocals, Wayside Sound cultivates a homegrown and memorable sound.
6 to 7 PM: Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor
Soul & Blues performance by Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor, including originals from his NAMA nominated album, THUNDERCHILD. Accompanied by The ZYG 808.
7 to 9 PM: Falmouth Town Dance with The Paradise Rock Band
Founded in 1982, The Paradise Rock Band features lead singer Craigo Carlson, with Chesna Mandl on vocals, Luka Capitovic on guitar, Alex Lane on drums, Brendan Sullivan on bass, Dickie Nolan and Eric Hayden on keyboards, and Alec Zueli on saxophone. With over 100 original songs and an extensive classic rock cover set list, it’s always a dancing good time.
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Performance Tent
10 to 11 AM: The Familiars
The Familiars of Cape Cod perform a blend of folk, fiddle, country, and Americana music from the 1950s through 1980s, and more. The Familiars include Manny Dias on vocals and guitar, Linda Dias on violin, mandolin, harmonica, Irish whistles and Celtic harp, Frank Carotenuto on vocals and guitar, and Robert Nelson on bass.
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM: Turning Pointe Dance Studio
Get swept away in the currents of music and movement with the Turning Pointe Dance Studio.
12:30 to 1:30 PM: Troupe Mirage
Authentic Egyptian belly dance with graceful and colorful costumes
1:45 to 2:45 PM: Jelly Jazz Quintet
Joe Mongelli and his band perform classic jazz hits from the ’50s and ’60s: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Art Blakey, and more.
3 to 4 PM: Andrew Sue Wing Duo
Andrew Sue Wing is a seventeen-year-old R&B singer/songwriter and guitarist from Boston. Equipped with a strong baritone voice and a unique style of rhythm and lead guitar, he’s able to belt out soaring choruses and deliver soulful ballads. He has performed over 100 live shows since he was thirteen, scored Cassie Crowe’s ‘Mid’ Life, a feature-length film, and released his debut EP, Seventeen. With influences such as Stevie Wonder, Gregory Porter, and Gary Clark Jr., his originals combine blues, rock, funk, and soul.
4:15 to 6 PM: Cape Cod Moonlighters Big Band
The Cape Cod Moonlighters Big Band was formed in 1989 by a few close musician friends, including Len Savery, trumpeter/director, Carl Justice, percussionist, and Bob Ingals, saxophonist. They held a common vision, using their talents to bring the classic “big band” orchestra sound of the ’30s, ’40s, and ’50s to the region. They were based in Sandwich, with members from towns across the Cape. As the band grew, it added newer arrangements from the ’60s to the present day.
6:15 to 7:15 PM: Cognitive Dissonance: Afro-Cuban & Mainstream Jazz
Cognitive Dissonance is a jazz quintet specializing in Afro-Cuban and mainstream jazz. The band consists of Olivia Yingling on vocals, Bill McManus on alto sax, Greg Polanik on electric guitar, Sam Holmstock on percussion, and Matt Brown on electric bass.
7:30 to 9 PM: Puffy Elvis
Puffy Elvis is a big, old-time rock ‘n’ roll band made up of teachers, retired teachers, and some people who know teachers. Young in spirit and high in energy, the band plays classic rock hits and a few new tunes to encourage attendees to dance the night away. Tom Messer leads the band.
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Music Tent
10 to 11 AM: Morgaihne Huntress: Love, Peace, and Gratitude
Morgaihne Huntress returns to Arts Alive with a fresh collection of original music, poetry, and a new puppy to introduce. Join Morgaihne as she reflects on moments that give one pause and searches for a peaceful path forward.
11:15 to 12:15: Back in Time
Back in Time is a five-member oldies cover band that is all about singing along, dancing, and having fun. They play songs by the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Eagles, Creedence, Jimmy Buffett, Motown hits, and more. Band members inslude Andy Hamilton, Steve Cortis, Manny Rosado, Dave Margaretos, and Curt Bakal.
12:30 to 1:30 PM: Dawna Hammers
Dawna Hammers sings your favorite Joni Mitchell songs . She will be joined by Turning Pointe Dancers for a special collaboration.
1:45 to 2:45 PM: Low Pressure Band
Low Pressure Band plays eclectic and iconic cover songs, as well as their own originals, in a blend of rock, blues, and country music, infused with rich vocal harmonies.
3 to 4 PM: Maureen Burke
Maureen Burke has delighted audiences from Cape Cod to the Rocky Mountains with her finely crafted original music, her warmth and energy, as well as her powerful interpretations of works by other songwriters. A stunning vocalist, her guitar style is a unique blend drawn from folk, fingerpicking, blues, and light jazz influences.
4:15 to 5:15 PM: Audio Fossil
The members of Audio Fossil are old enough to know better and young enough not to care. Their eclectic mix of mostly classic rock covers tunes from the ’60s to something closer to today. Joe keeps the beat, Marty handles the wailing guitar, Katherine sings her heart out, and Bob does whatever it is that bass players do.
5:30 to 6:30 PM: Saltclouds
Saltclouds is an indie rock band playing originals and some covers, using both acoustic and electric instrumentation. Their tunes are moody and introspective, with a beat you can dance to.
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Peg Noonan Park: Songbird Collective
12 to 12:30 PM: Levi Cooper
Levi Cooper is a multi-instrumentalist, local educator, and outdoor enthusiast. Whether he’s ripping riffs on a guitar, teaching a steady beat to 7-yer-olds, or singing heart-wrenching lyrics, his music will soothe all.
12:30 to 1 PM: Lily Rapoza
Lily Rapoza is a singer/songwriter, audio engineer, and producer. Her songs bend and mix many genres, often with folk and jazz influences. She is the creator and organizer of Songbird Collective, a cozy, bi-weekly event showcasing local songwriters and their original music.
1:15 to 1:45 PM: J Alexis Bautista
J Alexis Bautista is a songwriter, performer, and music teacher. They offer an eclectic sound, a soulful rasp, and fiery guitar playing.
1:45 to 2:15 PM: Michael Shea
Michael Shea began performing in Minneapolis during the early ’70s. His main influences are Ray Charles, Laura Nyro, Joni Mitchell, John Prine, Bonnie Raitt, and Jackson Browne.
2:30 to 3:30 PM: Renée Levesque
Renée Levesque is a singer/songwriter who describes her genre as folk/pop. She has been celebrated for her clever lyrics and catchy melodies and recently released her debut EP, All the Kids.
3:30 to 4:30 PM: TBD
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Performance Tent
11 AM to 12 Noon: North River Brass Quintet
The North River Brass Quintet is a chamber group of brass musicians from the Southeastern Philharmonic Orchestra performing orchestral and contemporary music from all genres. They are delighted to share their music with the community.
12:15 to 1:15: Shining Sea Strummers
Thirty to 35 ukulele players, along with a couple of guitars, a bandura, and a percussionist, play and sing popular sing-along songs.
1:30 to 2:30 PM: Falmouth Fiddlers
The Falmouth Fiddlers are friendly people who play fiddle tunes and other acoustic music on fiddles, banjos, bass, bodhran, guitars, mandolins, whistles, and cello. All are welcome to join the group.
2:45 to 3:45 PM: College Light Opera Company
Twenty-eight members of the CLOC 2025 vocal company present selections from its upcoming season of musicals and comic operas.
4 to 5 PM: Dan Lawson Band
Considered one of America’s premier guitar players, Dan Lawson’s style has evolved into a charismatic blues-rock sound with jazz and funk influences. Lawson is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer with a stylistic depth and emotional resonance, His album, Soldiers of Fortune, was named Album of the Year at the Limelight Magazine Music Awards.
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Music Tent
11 AM to 12 Noon: Bird at Sea
Bird at Sea is the alt/indie duo of songwriters SierraPartlan on vocals and Andrew Aghababian on guitar. Sierra and Andrew have been writing and performing together for over a decade. Their music has been described as soulful and inventive.
12:15 to 1:15 PM: Blue Jasmine
Blue Jasmine is a collaboration between Neil and Bela Ganju, covering old and new American classics, along with co-written originals.
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM: Richard Keith
Influenced by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan, singer/songwriter Richard Keith writes in a distinctly American style, all his own. He plays guitar and harmonica and has released two albums and many singles of original music.
2:45 to 3:45 PM: Brynne Santos
Brynne Santos is a vocalist and harpist originally from Cape Cod. Her music tends toward a variety of styles, including folk, traditional Celtic, medieval/renaissance, rock/metal, and more.
4 to 5 PM: Northern Lights
Northern Lights plays a wide variety of genres: soft rock, Americana, folk, blues, classic rock, Motown, ’80s, disco, and pop. The band features Wendy Kaiser Smith on lead vocals, A. J. Geoghegan and Stephen Smith on guitars and vocals, Karen Magda on bass, and David Penn on drums.
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Peg Noonan Park: Songbird Collective
11 to 11:30 AM: Isabella Power
Isabella Power is a 17-year-old aspiring singer/songwriter who, with her guitar and journal, focuses on bringing personal and emotional pieces to life. She drives an authentic and raw edge in her songs that resonates with those of all ages.
11:30 AM to 12 PM: Sophia DePuy
Sophia De Puy is an 18-year-old singer/songwriter. An avid writer and artist, she dedicates herself to crafting songs that connect with others and communicate inner emotions.
12:15 to 12:45 PM: Boda Corona
Bode Corona is a guitarist and singer/songwriter. As a song interpreter, Bode enjoys rearranging well-known songs to offer a new perspective. His original songs bring to mind the sounds of Dave Matthews, Neil Young, and others.
12:45 to 1 :15 PM: Andrew Sexton
Andrew Sexton has been writing songs, singing, and play guitar for many years. His repertoire includes selections from the Great American Songbook and tunes from the ’50s through the “70s, as well as his own compositions.
1:30 to 2:30: Scout Rockwell
Scout Rockwell writes music about being human, which is relatable to most people. He uses his guitar and voice to make songs, and he sings these songs for himself and others.
2:30 to 3:30: James Davis
James “Troubadour” Davis is a multi-instrumentalist. He self-titled album, Troubadour Davis, is available on every major streaming platform.
Thank you!
We gratefully thank our sponsors and donors who make Arts Alive and our other events possible, the ArtsFalmouth, Inc. Board Members who work tirelessly throughout the year to organize our events, and the volunteers who help so much. Thanks, also, to our many attendees, who support our artisan and food vendors and performers!
Arts Alive 2024 Vendors
Arts Alive offers an exciting array of vendors in 2024 on both Shore Street Extension and Peg Noonan Park. Be sure to visit all of them!
NOTE: Vendors will be either on Shore Street Extended (to the right as you face the Falmouth Public Library from Main Street) or in Peg Noonan Park (to the left as you face the library from Main Street). In the listings below, SSE indicates Shore Street Extended, and PNP indicates Peg Noonan Park.
Artisans
Aestes Art (SSE) Amy Estes Original watercolor/pastel paintings on textiles, pillows, tea tiles, and marble coasters
Barnstable Bag Lady (PNP) Martha Gruhn Locally made bags and totes from repurposed sails
BFF Kitchen (PNP) Katie Buehlmann Dry rubs, seasonings, hot honey, vanilla, maple sugar
Brown Bowl Co. (PNP) Mike Adams Wooden bowls turned on a lathe
Bzzyfingers (SSE) Melissa Oliveira Handmade fabric gift items: zipper pouches, purses, keychains, reusable snack bags, book sleeves, notebooks, and more
Candles and More by Heather (PNP) Heather Pelland Gel candles, soy candles, pie candles, drink candles, cereal candles, wax tarts, book marks
Cape Carder (SSE) Laura Puopolo Photo cards, framed prints, mini meditation prints
Cape Cod Henna (SSE) JoAnn Whittemore Henna body art and accessories
Cape Cod Octopus’s Garden (PNP) Judy LaCava Sea glass and shell jewelry, sailboat earrings, and beach angels
The Cape Coop Farm (PNP) Liz Martin Homemade soaps, sugar scrubs, body butters, lip balm, hair and face care, alpaca wool items
EKL Designs (SSE) Ellen Lewis Wood products: cutting boards, boxes, and more
Eldridge Ceramics (SSE) Amy Eldridge Hand-built potter pottery inspired by the sea and natural world, with a good dose of imagination
Elias Studios Glass (SSE) John and Jennie Elias Hand blown ornaments, tumblers, hummingbird feeders, ring holders
Fox and Plover (PNP) Anastasiya Yakovleva Handmade crafts, paintings, t-shirts, stickers, art prints
Franky and J (SSE) Karla DeStefano Mixed-media art: stationery, greeting cards, paper pulp bowls and vases, framed paper pulp art, hand-painted planters
Jen Kano Photography (PNP) Jen Kano Photographs as finished pieces, matted prints, notecards, books
Just Tickled (PNP) Jeannie MacMasters Bows, tutus, bubblegum necklaces
Incandescent Gems (PNP) Nina Colón Handmade jewelry: necklaces, earrings, and more
Little Cat Metals (SSE) Carol Joannidi and Dana Hunt Jewelry hand-fabricated from recycled American silver and gold, along with ethically sourced precious and semi-precious stones
Oscar Boxer Doggie Duds (PNP) Kathleen Bamber Handmade dog collars, bandanas, bow ties, small batch essential oils
Paris & Company Jewelry (SSE) Robin Paris Coastal jewelry, seaglass and seashell nightlights, suncatchers, hair accessories, ornaments, hanging vases
People for Cats(SSE) People for Cats is dedicated to finding good homes for adoptable stray and surrendered cats and kittens, reducing the stray and feral population through spaying and neutering and educating the public about responsible cat care and ownership. They will be selling T-shirts, tank tops, hats, mugs, bags, and socks.
Petals and Seashells (SSE) Sally Langlais Dried flowers preserved in resin in mason jars, candlesticks, wine glasses, frames, candle holders, and more
Pine Island Maker Studio (SSE) William Brown Cast concrete geometric and pop culture planters and macrame
ArtsFalmouth, Inc. is run by an all-volunteer Board of Directors who plan and implement all our activities, with the aid of an Advisory Council to advise on specific issues. All monies raised by ArtsFalmouth are used to fund our three annual events: the Woods Hole Trad Stroll in May, Arts Alive in June, and the Jazz Stroll in October. If you are interested in joining the board or helping out as a volunteer or donor, please email us at info@artsfalmouth.org
ArtsFalmouth Board of Directors
Marilyn Rowland, President
William Brown, Vice President
Diane Precourt, Treasurer
Andrew Sexton, Clerk
Kirsten Karplus, Assistant Clerk
Morgaihne Huntress, Accessibility Advisor
Michael Pavan, Director
Lily Raposa, Director
ArtsFalmouth Advisory Council
Marie Younger Blackburn, Inclusion
Lisa Maini, Video
Robin Joyce Miller, Art, Poetry, African American Culture
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 136, Falmouth, Mass. 02541
Membership
Membership in ArtsFalmouth is open to visual, literary, and performing artists, and all those who enjoy the arts and believe in the value of supporting artists and the creative economy.
