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SUMMARY:Yarmouth Summer Concert Series: J Place & the Rockers
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce: Experience lively summer nights at the Yarmouth Summer Concert Series! Every Monday in July and August from 6:00 – 7:30 PM\, Parker’s River Beach\, 152 South Shore Drive\, South Yarmouth becomes a vibrant venue for fantastic live music. \nJ Place and the Rockers will perform on August 17. \nImagine relaxing with your feet in the sand\, the refreshing ocean breeze around you\, and the energetic sounds of talented bands creating a fun atmosphere. \nThese FREE\, family-friendly events are the perfect way to spend a summer evening. Bring your blanket or beach chair and get ready to enjoy great music right by the water. It’s a chance to unwind\, connect with the community\, and soak up the Cape Cod summer vibes with upbeat tunes and the sound of the waves. Join us for memorable Monday nights on the beach! \nFollow the event link to check out the entertainment lineup! \nEVENT LINK: https://yarmouthcapecod.com/yarmouth-summer-concert-series/
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/yarmouth-summer-concert-series-j-place-the-rockers/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Renaissance String Quartet: Artistic Explosion
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026 at 5:30 PM\nCotuit Center for the Arts\, 4404 Falmouth Road\, Cotuit \nRenaissance String Quartet\n● Randall Goosby\, violin\n● Jeremiah Blacklow\, violin\n● Jameel Martin\, viola\n● Daniel Hass\, cello \nThe exciting young Renaissance String Quartet make their debut with the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival. Founded in 2021 by violinists Randall Goosby and Jeremiah Blacklow\, violist Jameel Martin\, and cellist Daniel Hass\, the New York City-based quartet was formed on the basis of over a decade of friendship at The Perlman Music Program and The Juilliard School. The Renaissance String Quartet is driven by a desire to reimagine the role and capacity of the string quartet as a vehicle for change\, inspiring audiences\, students\, and collaborators around the world. They received a 2024 career grant from Salon de Virtuosi and were featured on WQXR\, New York City’s premier classical music radio station. \nThis incredibly creative and talented ensemble will perform String Quartet No. 2 in A minor by Florence Price\, Adagio and Fugue in C minor by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart\, and String Quartet No. 1 in A minor by Béla Bartók.
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/renaissance-string-quartet-artistic-explosion/
LOCATION:Cotuit Center for the Arts\, 4404 Falmouth Road\, Cotuit\, MA\, 02635\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T110000
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SUMMARY:The Outermost Mouse – Special Storytime with Author Lauren Wolk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special storytime Friday\, August 21st at 11 a.m. at the library\, featuring the newly released title The Outermost Mouse by Cape author Lauren Wolk (illustrated by Kristen Adam)\, followed by a book signing and sale in partnership with Eight Cousins Bookstore. This event has been rescheduled from June 19. \nThe Outermost Mouse loves her life at the tip of the beach. She has blue sky above and sand as warm and soft as her mother below. Best of all is the house\, a huge nest she has made her own. There are jam-jar posies\, lanterns full of gold\, and a clock that tick-tocks her to sleep at night. But a storm is coming. When the sky goes dark and a cold wind rises\, the little mouse must do everything she can to protect her home. Even though she’s small enough to fit into a teacup\, the Outermost Mouse is smart\, strong\, and brave—and ready to face the wild waves. \n“A triumphant tale of defending what you love.″ —Kirkus\, starred review \nLauren Wolk is best known for her novels\, including the New York Times bestselling novel Wolf Hollow\, which won a 2017 Newbery Honor\, the 2016 New England Book Award\, a 2017 Jane Addams Honor\, the 2018 Massachusetts Book Award\, and other honors. Lauren’s latest novel\, Candle Island\, published in 2025\, was a finalist for the New England Book Award. \nAdditionally\, Lauren is a visual artist represented by the Larkin Gallery (Provincetown and Harwich Port)\, and an award-winning poet and filmmaker. The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod recently named Lauren 2026 Artist of the Year\, along with her InkLines Project co-founder Jackie Reeves. Wolk was also awarded a 2026 Creative Individuals grant by the MA Cultural Council. The Outermost Mouse is her first children’s picture book\, with two more picture books in progress.
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/the-outermost-mouse-special-storytime-with-author-lauren-wolk-2/
LOCATION:West Falmouth Library\, 575 West Falmouth Highway\, West Falmouth\, MA\, 02574\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T193000
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SUMMARY:Yarmouth Summer Concert Series: Woof Woof Meow
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce: Experience lively summer nights at the Yarmouth Summer Concert Series! Every Monday in July and August from 6:00 – 7:30 PM\, Parker’s River Beach\, 152 South Shore Drive\, South Yarmouth becomes a vibrant venue for fantastic live music. \nWoof Woof Meow will perform on August 24. \nImagine relaxing with your feet in the sand\, the refreshing ocean breeze around you\, and the energetic sounds of talented bands creating a fun atmosphere. \nThese FREE\, family-friendly events are the perfect way to spend a summer evening. Bring your blanket or beach chair and get ready to enjoy great music right by the water. It’s a chance to unwind\, connect with the community\, and soak up the Cape Cod summer vibes with upbeat tunes and the sound of the waves. Join us for memorable Monday nights on the beach! \nFollow the event link to check out the entertainment lineup! \nEVENT LINK: https://yarmouthcapecod.com/yarmouth-summer-concert-series/
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/yarmouth-summer-concert-series-woof-woof-meow/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T150000
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SUMMARY:Cape Symphony Presents: Pokey LaFarge
DESCRIPTION:A rare\, intimate evening with one of America’s most distinctive voices in roots music. \nPokey LaFarge brings a series of exclusive solo performances to the East Coast this August\, and Cape Cod is one of the select stops. \nThis special performance will take place in the Hermann Theater at the Simon Center for the Arts at Falmouth Academy\, an intimate listening room ideal for experiencing live music up close. \nPresented in collaboration with MVY Radio and supported by the The Cape Cod Foundation through the Falmouth Fund and Cape & Coast Bank\, this evening reflects a shared commitment to bringing meaningful\, high-quality live music experiences to the region. \nKnown for his unmistakable blend of Americana\, early jazz\, ragtime\, country blues\, and rock and roll\, Pokey’s music feels both timeless and completely alive. Drawing from the deep roots of American music while carving out a sound entirely his own\, his performances balance vintage influence with a modern edge. \nFor these special solo shows\, Pokey strips it all back to voice\, guitar\, and storytelling\, offering a rare\, up close reimagining of songs from his nine album catalog\, alongside fresh interpretations of Gospel\, Rock and Roll\, and Country classics. \nThis is not a full band show.\nThis is something rarer. \nAn artist at the height of his craft\, alone on stage\, creating a direct and immersive connection with the audience in a setting designed for deep listening. \nWhether you’re a longtime fan or discovering him for the first time\, this is a chance to experience one of the most compelling performers in Americana in an intimate\, one night only setting. \nThis is a limited capacity performance. Early purchase is strongly recommended. Secure your tickets now and experience Pokey LaFarge like never before.
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/cape-symphony-presents-pokey-lafarge/
LOCATION:Falmouth Academy\, 7 Highfield Drive\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Culture,Folk music,Live concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T193000
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SUMMARY:Yarmouth Summer Concert Series:  Gay Perkoski
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce: Experience lively summer nights at the Yarmouth Summer Concert Series! Every Monday in July and August from 6:00 – 7:30 PM\, Parker’s River Beach\, 152 South Shore Drive\, South Yarmouth becomes a vibrant venue for fantastic live music. \nGay Perkoski will perform on Monday\, August 31. \nImagine relaxing with your feet in the sand\, the refreshing ocean breeze around you\, and the energetic sounds of talented bands creating a fun atmosphere. \nThese FREE\, family-friendly events are the perfect way to spend a summer evening. Bring your blanket or beach chair and get ready to enjoy great music right by the water. It’s a chance to unwind\, connect with the community\, and soak up the Cape Cod summer vibes with upbeat tunes and the sound of the waves. Join us for memorable Monday nights on the beach! \nFollow the event link to check out the entertainment lineup! \nEVENT LINK: https://yarmouthcapecod.com/yarmouth-summer-concert-series/
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/yarmouth-summer-concert-series-gay-perkoski/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T170000
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SUMMARY:International Book Group – The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali
DESCRIPTION:The International Book Group at West Falmouth Library is a volunteer-led group that meets on the first Wednesday of each month 3:45-5 p.m. Selections have either foreign settings or foreign authors\, usually both. New members are always welcome! Annual registration is requested to receive important communications about schedule or location changes; register below. Meetings are both in-person and on Zoom. \nThe Wednesday\, September 2 meeting will discuss The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali. \n“Marjan Kamali weaves a powerful\, heartbreaking story of star-crossed lovers and Iran’s political upheavals…The Stationery Shop is at once a layered historical saga of a country struggling toward democracy and an intimate meditation on “a love from which we never recover.” ― Shelf Awareness \n“Marjan Kamali’s The Stationery Shop is an affecting novel about first love.” ― Real Simple
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/international-book-group-the-stationery-shop-by-marjan-kamali/
LOCATION:West Falmouth Library\, 575 West Falmouth Highway\, West Falmouth\, MA\, 02574\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T160000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Miciah Bay Gault
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday\, September 23 at 4 p.m. at West Falmouth Library to meet Miciah Bay Gault for an author talk and special opportunity to purchase a signed copy of The Nobody Code\, in partnership with Eight Cousins Bookstore. \nA spellbinding novel steeped in New England folklore following a woman who leaves her marriage to uncover who’s punishing her for the crimes of her adolescence—for fans of Liz Moore’s The God of the Woods and Celeste Ng’s Everything I Never Told You. \nOne fateful night in the 1990s\, Dinah\, a small-town Vermont teen\, sneaks out on a mission to jump on the neighbor’s forbidden trampoline. There she comes upon a handsome\, seductive boy named Rex\, who leads a group of underground vigilante teenagers who call themselves “Nobody.” Dinah falls under Rex’s sway and joins the group. She’ll do anything to impress him\, even when it’s dangerous. After an incident orchestrated by Rex results in steep repercussions for herself and others\, Dinah leaves the town and her adolescent years behind. \nNow\, twenty years later\, Rex has long vanished. Dinah is married with a baby and a job at the local zoo. But she is not at peace\, and it seems as if someone from the past won’t let her go quietly. When mysterious clues start appearing\, animals at the zoo go missing\, and an old conspirator barely survives a suspicious fire\, Dinah’s paranoia gets the best of her\, and she takes the baby and drives back to her hometown to investigate. Although Dinah reunites with old friends\, the forces out to get her make it painfully Dinah must repent and face her enemies alone. \n“Gault explores coming-of-age\, the power of stories\, and vigilante justice in this ambitious literary mystery. . . . [She] dusts the proceedings with light mysticism . . . grounding the story’s emotional stakes while lending it added psychological depth. . . . Engrossing.”―Publisher’s Weekly
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/author-talk-with-miciah-bay-gault/
LOCATION:West Falmouth Library\, 575 West Falmouth Highway\, West Falmouth\, MA\, 02574\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T190000
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SUMMARY:Guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto
DESCRIPTION:West Falmouth Library presents guitarist and composer Hiroya Tsukamoto\, on Friday\, September 25 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. \n“A Journey Through Strings and Stories”: Tsukamoto brings a blend of masterful fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural barriers. His artistry\, honed at the prestigious Berklee College of Music\, has been celebrated on renowned stages like the Blue Note in NYC and the United Nations\, and lauded for its “delicate\, fluid\, and beautifully detailed” style by Acoustic Guitar magazine. \nTsukamoto’s concerts are not just musical events; they are immersive experiences that weave lyrical narratives with intricate melodies. Recognized for his soulful performances that create an orchestra at his fingertips\, he invites audiences into his world of musical exploration and emotional expression. This is a rare opportunity to witness a performer who has been celebrated for his ability to take listeners on an “impressionistic journey” (Boston Herald). Enchanting music that promises to resonate long after the final note is played. \nHiroya Tsukamoto is a Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist who moved to the United States in 2000 to attend the Berklee College of Music. Needless to say\, he’s not only a dizzyingly agile fingerpicker\, but a soulful and transcendent performer\, with compositions that combine instrumental guitar work with lyrical performance and spoken stories from his life. \nTsukamoto has been recognized for his talents on stages such as at Blue Note in New York City\, Japanese National Television (NHK)\, International Storytelling Center and United Nations\, and by scoring second place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship both in 2018 and 2022. \n“Hiroya Tsukamoto may play the guitar with the skill of a virtuoso\, and he may write compelling music that draws from many different cultures and genres\, but if I had to choose one word to describe him it would be orchestrator. ” – Acoustic Guitar Magazine \n“Hiroya Tsukamoto takes us to an impressionistic journey ” –Boston Herald \n“…chops\, passion and warmth. Zealously recommended!” –Jazz Review.com
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/guitarist-hiroya-tsukamoto/
LOCATION:West Falmouth Library\, 575 West Falmouth Highway\, West Falmouth\, MA\, 02574\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guitar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T140000
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SUMMARY:2026 Cape Cod Optimism Walk for Parkinson's
DESCRIPTION:The Annual APDA Cape Cod Optimism Walk is more than just a walk—it’s a powerful celebration of hope\, community\, and progress in the fight against Parkinson’s disease. \nJoin us in 2026 as we step forward together for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. This inspiring event unites our community to raise critical funds that drive real change: supporting groundbreaking research toward a cure\, expanding vital local programs and services\, and empowering people with Parkinson’s to live life to the fullest. \nEvent Details:\nDate: Sunday\, September 27\, 2026\nLocation: Falmouth High School Track\nTime: Check-in: 10:00 AM\nOpening Ceremony: 11:00 AM \nWalk Length: Walk as much or as little as you choose—everyone is welcome! \nFundraise to earn fantastic incentive prizes while enjoying live music from our DJ\, a complimentary lunch for all participants\, and the chance to connect with Community Partner tables featuring valuable resources and information.
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/2026-cape-cod-optimism-walk-for-parkinsons/
LOCATION:Falmouth High School\, 874 Gifford Street\, Falmouth\, 02540
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T170000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Janis Robinson Daly
DESCRIPTION:Join us at West Falmouth Library Sunday\, September 27 at 4 p.m. for an engaging talk with Cape Cod\, award-winning historical fiction author Janis Robinson Daly as she shares her inspiration and research which led to writing her latest novel Under Two Flags: a Novel of World War I. Free and open to all. Co-presented with Eight Cousins Bookstore. \nDrawing upon the memoir of eighteen-year-old Josephine Therese Marzynski\, a Boston opera student trapped in Berlin during World War I\, Daly explores how Josephine’s passion for music drives her strength to endure even in humanity’s darkest hours. Early praise highlights Daly’s deft storytelling and emotional depth: \n“Daly sensitively explores war\, patriotism\, and ambition in this well-researched tale.”— Kate Quinn\, bestselling author of The Alice Network
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/author-talk-with-janis-robinson-daly/
LOCATION:West Falmouth Library\, 575 West Falmouth Highway\, West Falmouth\, MA\, 02574\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T170000
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SUMMARY:International Book Group – Death in Sicily by Andrea Camilleri
DESCRIPTION:The International Book Group at West Falmouth Library is a volunteer-led group that meets on the first Wednesday of each month 3:45-5 p.m. Selections have either foreign settings or foreign authors\, usually both. New members are always welcome! Annual registration is requested to receive important communications about schedule or location changes; register below. Meetings are both in-person and on Zoom. \nThe Wednesday\, October 7 meeting will discuss Death in Sicily by Andrea Camilleri. Collected in one volume—the first three books in the bestselling Inspector Montalbano mystery series. \n“There’s a deliciously playful quality to the mysteries Andrea Camilleri writes about a lusty Sicilian police detective named Salvo Montalbano.”— The New York Times Book Review \n“The novels of Andrea Camilleri breathe out the sense of place\, the sense of humor\, and the sense of despair that fills the air of Sicily.”— Donna Leon \n“This series is distinguished by Camilleri’s remarkable feel for tragicomedy\, expertly mixing light and dark in the course of producing novels that are both comforting and disturbing.”— Booklist
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/international-book-group-death-in-sicily-by-andrea-camilleri/
LOCATION:West Falmouth Library\, 575 West Falmouth Highway\, West Falmouth\, MA\, 02574\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T210000
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SUMMARY:ArtsFalmouth Jazz Stroll 2026
DESCRIPTION:ArtsFalmouth’s signature fall event\, the Jazz Stroll\, returns to downtown Falmouth on Saturday\, October 17. The event\, which is free and welcoming to all\, takes place rain or shine from 3 to 7:15 PM in locations along North Main Street\, Palmer Ave\, and Main Street\, and continues with an After-Stroll Concert from 6 to 9 PM at the Vine Restaurant. Refreshments will be offered at some Stroll locations. \n \n“Jazz Stroll 2026 offers seven performances by well-known local jazz and blues musicians and introduces some new voices to Falmouth\,” said Marilyn Rowland\, president of ArtsFalmouth. “The music is outstanding\, but so is the opportunity to explore local galleries\, shops\, and restaurants\, to meet up with friends and neighbors\, and to admire the many creatively decorated scarecrows along the way\, thanks to Falmouth Village businesses.” \n \nThe Stroll features an eclectic array of jazz\, blues\, and contemporary music from American standards and international rhythms to progressive jazz and original compositions. The overlapping performances are each one hour and fifteen minutes long. \n \nThe event begins at 3 PM with the Tish Adams Trio at Byway Barber + Massage Co.\, 49 North Main Street. Vocalist Adams has an extensive and engaging repertoire of time-honored jazz standards with a dash of the blues. Joining Trish are two accomplished musicians: pianist Paul McWilliams and bass player Marshall Wood\, who was Tony Bennet’s long-time bass player. They will play until 4:15 PM. \n \nThe Andrew Sexton Quartet will play at Coffee Obsession\, 110 Palmer Avenue\, from 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM. The group offers standards music from the 1930s and beyond\, plus some originals. Singer/songwriter/guitarist Sexton will share the stage with Stephen Folino on mandolin\, Klem Klimek on saxophone\, and John Goldie on bass. \n \nAt 4 PM\, Blue Train can be found at Falmouth Museums on the Green\, 55 Palmer Avenue\, playing gypsy jazz\, also known as “hot club jazz\,” made famous by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli in France in the 1930s. The band\, which will play until 5:15 PM\, includes Jon Pachter on banjo\, George O’Connor on mandolin\, Stewart Roberts on guitar\, Wendy Pachter on bass\, and Alison Smith on violin. \n \nBongogenesis offers Afro-Cuban jazz from 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM at the First Congregational Church of Falmouth\, 68 Main Street\, a new venue for the Jazz Stroll this year. The band includes multilingual vocalist Olivia Yingling\, Greg Polanik on guitar and Cuban tres\, Sam Holmstock on percussion\, Laird Boles on bass\, and special guest Bill McManus on alto sax. \n \nAt 5 PM\, the New Dreams Jazz Ensemble performs a playful and energetic eclectic mix of tunes at the Pickle Jar Kitchen\, 170 Main Street. The band\, which will play until 6:15 PM\, includes Pat Ryan on guitar\, Danny “Mo” Morris on bass\, Dan Fox on trombone\, and Rick Andre on drums\, steel pans\, and percussion. \n \nThe Dawna Hammers Trio performs from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM at the Black Dog General Store\, 214 Main Street. Joining singer/songwriter Hammers are her son John Graham on percussion and Scott Sheehan on upright bass. They will share songs by Louis Armstrong\, Duke Ellington\, Thelonious Monk\, Antonio Carlos Jobim\, and more\, as well as some originals. \n \nAt 6 PM\, Long Lost Friend provides some jazzy blues at So French\, 303 Main Street. The trio\, which includes Chris LoCasio on piano\, Bill Hayes on drums\, and Ben Sloan on bass guitar\, will play music by Thelonious Monk\, Ray Charles\, Eric Clapton\, Taj Mahal\, Dr. John\, and Bob Dylan. They will perform until 7:15 PM. \n \nThere will be an After-Stroll Gathering with Bart Weisman’s Smooth Jazz Group at the Vine Restaurant\, 824 Main Street\, from 6 to 9 PM. Performing with drummer Weisman are Steve Hambleton on guitar and Ron Ormsby on bass. \n \nSchedule cards will be available at Stroll venues and other downtown locations. Information is also available at artsfalmouth.org/jazz-stroll-2026/ or email artsfalmouthinc@gmail.com \n \nArtsFalmouth is grateful for the support of the host venues. as well as organizations and foundations who have helped fund and support not only the Jazz Stroll\, but also ArtsFalmouth’s other events\, Arts Alive\, and the Woods Hole Trad Stroll. They include the Mass Cultural Council\, the Falmouth Cultural Council\, the Woods Hole Foundation\, the Melody Tent\, Leader Bank\, the Falmouth Fund of the Cape Cod Foundation\, and Falmouth Community Television.
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/artsfalmouth-jazz-stroll-2026/
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SUMMARY:Falmouth Chamber Players Orchestra Presents: Once Upon a Symphony--Adventures in Sound
DESCRIPTION:The Falmouth Chamber Players Orchestra Presents “Once Upon a Symphony—Adventures in Sound” on October 24 and 25 \nThe Falmouth Chamber Players Orchestra believes that classical music is for everyone\, and that people of all ages can appreciate the many joys of the genre. Under the direction of Thomas Kociela\, the FCPO will present its October concerts\, “Once Upon a Symphony—Adventures in Sound\,” twice\, once for general audiences and a second time to specifically appeal to children and families. Adults are encouraged to come to either or both concerts. \nBoth concerts will be held at the Morse Pond School Auditorium. The traditional concert will be on Saturday evening\, October 24\, at 7 PM\, and the family concert will be Sunday\, October 25\, at 3 PM. \nThe program is essentially the same for both concerts. It includes excerpts from Englebert Humberdinck’s Suite from Hansel and Gretel\, Jacques Offenbach’s Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld\, and Alexander Borodin’s Symphony No. 1 in E minor. \n“For the family concert\, we’ll provide slightly shorter versions of Hansel and Gretel and Overture to Orpheus\, with introductions to the instrument families from the stage\,” said Kociela. “We’ll also have activity packets available in the lobby before the show and a chance to meet some of the musicians at intermission. The second half of the concert will feature the Borodin symphony\, which is just over 30 minutes long.” \n“Offenbach’s Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld is an exhilarating piece of music which shows off the orchestra and many of our principal players\, including clarinetist Kathy DiPasqua-Egan and concertmaster Gigi Turgeon\,” said Kociela. “This music depicts the ultimate non-stop party destination for the residents of Mt. Olympus!” \nOrpheus in the Underworld is an irreverent and witty comic opera parodying the tragic Greek myth of Orpheus and Euridice\, upon which Christoph Willibald Gluck’s opera Orfeo ed Euridice (1762) was based. In Offenbach’s tale\, Orpheus is a mediocre music teacher\, and he and Euridice are unhappily married. When Euridice flies to the Underworld with her lover Pluto\, Orpheus is relieved\, but forced\, by Public Opinion to try to retrieve her. Orpheus uses his musical skills to save his wife\, but\, in the end\, loses her again when he looks back at her as they are leaving: it is a happy ending for them both. \nOrpheus in the Underworld premiered in 1858 with only a prelude as an introduction. The Overture was created in 1860 by Austrian musician Carl Binder\, who compiled it using selections from the opera. The Overture is best known for its wildly energetic “Galop infernal.” The tune was later adopted by Parisian cabarets to accompany the can-can dance and has been known as the can-can ever since. \nWhen his sister\, Adelheid Wette\, first asked Humperdinck to write some music for her Christmas Hansel and Gretel puppet show\, he was not enthusiastic. But\, after several revisions\, he transformed his musical sketches and songs into a complete “fairy tale opera” with libretto by Wette. Richard Strauss conducted the premiere in December 1893 and praised it as a masterpiece\, admiring Humperdinck’s use of folk melodies and the polyphonic richness of the orchestra. \nHumperdinck and Wette rewrote elements of Hansel and Gretel to make it less frightening for children. The parents are kinder and several forest friends help them along their journey. The orchestra will perform several excerpts from the opera: Strawberry Picking in the Forest\, Witch’s Ride\, Sandman’s Song\, Evening Prayer\, and Fourteen Angels Guard the Children. \n“The Evening Prayer melody is one of the most captivating ever written\,” said Kociela. Lost in the woods as night approaches\, the frightened children are calmed by the Sandman\, who sprinkles magic dust into their eyes. The children sing their evening prayer to each other\, secure that they will be kept safe by their guardian angels. \nHumperdinck and Wette rewrote elements of Hansel and Gretel to make it less frightening for children. The parents are kinder and several forest friends help them along their journey. The orchestra will perform several excerpts from the opera: Strawberry Picking in the Forest\, Witch’s Ride\, Sandman’s Song\, Evening Prayer\, and Fourteen Angels Guard the Children. \nFollowing an intermission\, the orchestra will perform Borodin’s Symphony No. 1. Part of “The Five\,” a group of Russian nationalist composers\, Borodin’s melodies reflect the character of his country’s folk melodies. As a child\, he learned to play flute\, cello\, and piano and began composing when he was 30. His primary occupation\, however\, was as a chemistry professor and researcher; he also advocated for women’s medical education. It is said that when he was writing Symphony No. 1\, he would pause a complex chemistry experiment to rush to the piano to work out a musical thought and then hurry back to his scientific work. \nBorodin wrote the symphony between 1862 and 1867. It was published for piano four hands in 1875 and for orchestra in 1882. \n“Borodin’s first movement begins solemn and serious\, then launches into relentless forward motion\, hinting at beautiful folk melodies\,” said Kociela. “The second movement was a major hit at the premiere\, with restless energy and folk music\, which feels authentic but is original to Borodin. \n“In the Andante (third) movement Borodin channels the culture of his Georgian father and presents his original folk music evoking the eastern frontiers of Russia at the time (1862)\,” he continued. \n“The Andante has a beautiful main melody\,” said Melanie Hayn\, president of the orchestra\, “which first is presented by the celli. It’s a treat for me as an oboist to get to bring out my English horn and play the melody myself with variations later in the movement.” \n“The fourth movement is blazing\, making rapid and aggressive jumps between sounds which the classical masters before him never touched\,” said Kociela. “Borodin was essential in establishing a uniquely Russian style of classical music. We are pleased to share this rarely performed symphony with our audiences.” \nIn addition to the two concerts on October 24 and 25\, the FCPO is performing an abridged version of the concert on October 21 for all third and fourth graders in the Falmouth Public Schools. The program will show how the orchestra creates beautiful music through teamwork and leadership. This performance was funded by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod.  \n“This is a special series of concerts for the orchestra\,” said Hayn. “I’m delighted that we can present these three spirited and engaging pieces in performances for three different audiences. There’s something for everyone in this show\, and we’re looking forward to sharing it.” \nThe concerts are free to the public. Donations are gratefully welcomed. \nFor more information\, visit falmouthchamberplayers.org. \nThe FCPO is funded in part by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod\, the Falmouth Cultural Council\, the Mass Cultural Council\, the Cape Cod Foundation\, the Cape Cod Melody Tent\, and the Woods Hole Foundation.
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/falmouth-chamber-players-orchestra-presents-once-upon-a-symphony-adventures-in-sound/
LOCATION:Morse Pond School\, 323 Jones Road\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical music,Concerts
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SUMMARY:Falmouth Chamber Players Orchestra Presents "Once Upon a Symphony--Adventures in Sound"
DESCRIPTION:The Falmouth Chamber Players Orchestra believes that classical music is for everyone\, and that people of all ages can appreciate the many joys of the genre. Under the direction of Thomas Kociela\, the FCPO will present its October concerts\, “Once Upon a Symphony—Adventures in Sound\,” twice\, once for general audiences and a second time to specifically appeal to children and families. Adults are encouraged to come to either or both concerts. \nBoth concerts will be held at the Morse Pond School Auditorium. The traditional concert will be on Saturday evening\, October 24\, at 7 PM\, and the family concert will be Sunday\, October 25\, at 3 PM. \nThe program is essentially the same for both concerts. It includes excerpts from Englebert Humberdinck’s Suite from Hansel and Gretel\, Jacques Offenbach’s Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld\, and Alexander Borodin’s Symphony No. 1 in E minor. \n“For the family concert\, we’ll provide slightly shorter versions of Hansel and Gretel and Overture to Orpheus\, with introductions to the instrument families from the stage\,” said Kociela. “We’ll also have activity packets available in the lobby before the show and a chance to meet some of the musicians at intermission. The second half of the concert will feature the Borodin symphony\, which is just over 30 minutes long.” \n“Offenbach’s Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld is an exhilarating piece of music which shows off the orchestra and many of our principal players\, including clarinetist Kathy DiPasqua-Egan and concertmaster Gigi Turgeon\,” said Kociela. “This music depicts the ultimate non-stop party destination for the residents of Mt. Olympus!” \nOrpheus in the Underworld is an irreverent and witty comic opera parodying the tragic Greek myth of Orpheus and Euridice\, upon which Christoph Willibald Gluck’s opera Orfeo ed Euridice (1762) was based. In Offenbach’s tale\, Orpheus is a mediocre music teacher\, and he and Euridice are unhappily married. When Euridice flies to the Underworld with her lover Pluto\, Orpheus is relieved\, but forced\, by Public Opinion to try to retrieve her. Orpheus uses his musical skills to save his wife\, but\, in the end\, loses her again when he looks back at her as they are leaving: it is a happy ending for them both. \nOrpheus in the Underworld premiered in 1858 with only a prelude as an introduction. The Overture was created in 1860 by Austrian musician Carl Binder\, who compiled it using selections from the opera. The Overture is best known for its wildly energetic “Galop infernal.” The tune was later adopted by Parisian cabarets to accompany the can-can dance and has been known as the can-can ever since. \nWhen his sister\, Adelheid Wette\, first asked Humperdinck to write some music for her Christmas Hansel and Gretel puppet show\, he was not enthusiastic. But\, after several revisions\, he transformed his musical sketches and songs into a complete “fairy tale opera” with libretto by Wette. Richard Strauss conducted the premiere in December 1893 and praised it as a masterpiece\, admiring Humperdinck’s use of folk melodies and the polyphonic richness of the orchestra. \nHumperdinck and Wette rewrote elements of Hansel and Gretel to make it less frightening for children. The parents are kinder and several forest friends help them along their journey. The orchestra will perform several excerpts from the opera: Strawberry Picking in the Forest\, Witch’s Ride\, Sandman’s Song\, Evening Prayer\, and Fourteen Angels Guard the Children. \n“The Evening Prayer melody is one of the most captivating ever written\,” said Kociela. Lost in the woods as night approaches\, the frightened children are calmed by the Sandman\, who sprinkles magic dust into their eyes. The children sing their evening prayer to each other\, secure that they will be kept safe by their guardian angels. \nHumperdinck and Wette rewrote elements of Hansel and Gretel to make it less frightening for children. The parents are kinder and several forest friends help them along their journey. The orchestra will perform several excerpts from the opera: Strawberry Picking in the Forest\, Witch’s Ride\, Sandman’s Song\, Evening Prayer\, and Fourteen Angels Guard the Children. \nFollowing an intermission\, the orchestra will perform Borodin’s Symphony No. 1. Part of “The Five\,” a group of Russian nationalist composers\, Borodin’s melodies reflect the character of his country’s folk melodies. As a child\, he learned to play flute\, cello\, and piano and began composing when he was 30. His primary occupation\, however\, was as a chemistry professor and researcher; he also advocated for women’s medical education. It is said that when he was writing Symphony No. 1\, he would pause a complex chemistry experiment to rush to the piano to work out a musical thought and then hurry back to his scientific work. \nBorodin wrote the symphony between 1862 and 1867. It was published for piano four hands in 1875 and for orchestra in 1882. \n“Borodin’s first movement begins solemn and serious\, then launches into relentless forward motion\, hinting at beautiful folk melodies\,” said Kociela. “The second movement was a major hit at the premiere\, with restless energy and folk music\, which feels authentic but is original to Borodin. \n“In the Andante (third) movement Borodin channels the culture of his Georgian father and presents his original folk music evoking the eastern frontiers of Russia at the time (1862)\,” he continued. \n“The Andante has a beautiful main melody\,” said Melanie Hayn\, president of the orchestra\, “which first is presented by the celli. It’s a treat for me as an oboist to get to bring out my English horn and play the melody myself with variations later in the movement.” \n“The fourth movement is blazing\, making rapid and aggressive jumps between sounds which the classical masters before him never touched\,” said Kociela. “Borodin was essential in establishing a uniquely Russian style of classical music. We are pleased to share this rarely performed symphony with our audiences.” \nIn addition to the two concerts on October 24 and 25\, the FCPO is performing an abridged version of the concert on October 21 for all third and fourth graders in the Falmouth Public Schools. The program will show how the orchestra creates beautiful music through teamwork and leadership. This performance was funded by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod.  \n“This is a special series of concerts for the orchestra\,” said Hayn. “I’m delighted that we can present these three spirited and engaging pieces in performances for three different audiences. There’s something for everyone in this show\, and we’re looking forward to sharing it.” \nThe concerts are free to the public. Donations are gratefully welcomed. \nFor more information\, visit falmouthchamberplayers.org. \nThe FCPO is funded in part by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod\, the Falmouth Cultural Council\, the Mass Cultural Council\, the Cape Cod Foundation\, the Cape Cod Melody Tent\, and the Woods Hole Foundation.
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/falmouth-chamber-players-orchestra-presents-once-upon-a-symphony-adventures-in-sound-2/
LOCATION:Morse Pond School\, 323 Jones Road\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's events,Classical music,Concerts
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SUMMARY:Ana Gasteyer's Sugar & Booze Holiday Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holidays in unique style with Ana Gasteyer’s Sugar and Booze Holiday Spectacular. Beloved for her work on Saturday Night Live and her Broadway performances\, Ana Gasteyer delivers an evening of dazzling vocals\, sophisticated humor\, and festive charm. Blending holiday classics\, jazz-infused favorites\, and sparkling storytelling\, this exclusive Cape Symphony Presents event is a joyful and elegant celebration of the season—perfect for sharing with family\, friends\, and everyone on your holiday list.
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/ana-gasteyers-sugar-booze-holiday-spectacular/
LOCATION:Barnstable Performing Arts Center\, 744 West Main Street\, Hyannis\, 02601
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Holiday events,Live concerts,Live music,Musical theater,Theater
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