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SUMMARY:Falmouth Chamber Players Orchestra Spring Concerts
DESCRIPTION:The Falmouth Chamber Players Orchestra\, under the direction of conductor Thomas Kociela\, will present “Nordic Legends & Mozart’s Masterpiece” on Saturday\, March 28\, at 3 PM\, and Sunday\, March 29\, at 3 PM\, at Morse Pond School Auditorium\, 323 Jones Road\, in Falmouth. \nThomas G. Kociela\, FCPO conductor for the 2025-2026 season\, is also music director of the Rhode Island College Symphony Orchestra and the Parkway Concert Orchestra (Norwood\, MA)\, as well as the Resident Multi-Camera Video Director at Symphony Hall in Boston.  For more information visit: thomaskociela.com \nThe program includes Sibelius’s Karelia Overture\, Grieg’s Symphonic Dances\, and Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto\, performed by soloist Sangwon Lee. \nJean Sibelius (1865-1957) was commissioned by the Viithat Students’ Association to compose incidental music for an historical pageant celebrating the history and culture of the Karelia region\, the source of much of Finland’s mythology and folk music tradition. Karelia sought to retain its own culture at a time when the Russification of Finland aimed to abolish its cultural heritage. \nIn Karelia Music (1893)\, one of Sibelius’s early compositions\, he incorporates the character of local folk music to portray events in the area’s history. The Overture includes elements of its eight tableaus\, including energetic marches\, moments of quiet reflection\, concluding with an exhilarating march. As one reviewer wrote\, the music has “an appealing dignified feel\, as of an army marching joyfully from the fields of victory\, accompanied by birdsong and sunlight.” \nLike Sibelius\, Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) is known for his nationalistic music\, music which bolstered the national identity of his country\, Norway. Sibelius based his Symphonic Dances on folk tunes collected by Ludvig M. Lindemann (1812-1887) and composed them for piano four hands\, a popular genre at the time. They were orchestrated by Hans Sitt. \nThe first and second dances are hallings: vigorous\, acrobatic Norwegian mountain dances that begin quietly and gradually build to a hypnotic intensity. The first is quite spirited\, the second more relaxed\, with a gentle theme provided by oboe\, harp\, and pizzicato strings. The third dance is a lively spring dance melody. The finale draws from an old mountain ballad\, a wedding song\, and a dramatic heroic march. \n“The Symphonic Dances are truly delightful to perform\,” said Melanie Hayn\, FCPO president and principal oboe\, “with melodies passed between woodwind players and with the strings. The oboe part in this work is particularly fun—I feel as if I’m dancing among the sections of the orchestra during some passages.” \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) composed his Clarinet Concerto for virtuoso clarinetist Anton Stadler to be performed on basset clarinet\, completing it just a few months before his death. The basset clarinet\, co-invented by Stadler\, could play a few notes lower than the standard clarinet. After Mozart’s death\, the low notes were transposed to be played on the standard clarinet\, and the original basset clarinet score was lost. \nThe concerto is considered one of Mozart’s greatest works. It is a piece of great emotional depth\, conveying peace\, simplicity\, and contentment\, making good use of the full range of the clarinet and the virtuosity of the player. The second movement Adagio\, in particular\, has been described as “achingly beautiful\,” lyrical\, and serene\, with a melancholic thoughtfulness\, while the third movement offers a cheerful and delightful rondo. \nSoloist Sangwon Lee notes that the concerto was written at a difficult point in Mozart’s life. He was beset by poor health and growing debt. “The music\, however\, is uplifting\,” Lee said\, with hints of somber tone.” \n“Like many clarinetists\,” Lee said\, “I have a complicated relationship with the concerto. It’s a piece we have been exposed to as young\, inexperienced players. It’s a piece that has been on virtually every audition we have taken. It’s the piece in the clarinet repertoire. There are times I cherished practicing it. There are times I loathed practicing it. But we always come back to it\, a lot of times not by choice\, and it ‘hits different’ as time goes on\, and we discover something new every time. We love it!” \nSangwon Lee joined the Hartford Symphony as Principal Clarinet in 2023. He has performed with orchestras all over New England\, appearing as guest principal clarinetist in the Boston Pops Orchestra\, New Bedford Symphony\, Dartmouth Symphony\, and others. As a chamber musician\, Sangwon has shared the stage with the late Peter Serkin—performing the Beethoven and the Mozart Quintets for Piano with Winds in multiple performances in 2018.  \nIn addition to performing\, Sangwon is passionate about music education. He has coached woodwind sectionals at Yale University\, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra\, Boston Latin School\, and elsewhere. He taught clarinet and saxophone at the summer Bard Music Camp and at Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington\, MA. \nA donation at the door of $20 for adults and $5 for young professionals is suggested\, with free admission for students. Tickets are available only at the door. For 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 Falmouth Fund of the Cape Cod Foundation\, Cape Cod Melody Tent\, and the Woods Hole Foundation.
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/falmouth-chamber-players-orchestra-spring-concerts/
LOCATION:Morse Pond School\, 323 Jones Road\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical music,Concerts
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SUMMARY:Nature’s Engineers: Partnering with Beavers to Restore Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:The Woods Hole Public Library will welcome scientist\, engineer\, and experimentalist Jordan R. M. Kennedy to speak on Monday\, March 23\, at 6 PM. \nKennedy’s Ph.D thesis in materials science and mechanical engineering\, as well as her recent work\, focuses on how partnering with beavers can help restore North American landscapes. She is passionate about bridging science\, traditional knowledge\, and engineering to restore landscapes and reconnect with tradition and land. A member of the Blackfeet tribe\, Kennedy has worked as the Tribal Partnerships Liaison and Beaver Behaviorist at the Beaver Institute\, promoting the incorporation of tribal knowledge and Indigenous representation in the dissemination of knowledge about best practices concerning beavers in North American waterways. She is currently a ​​Traditional Ecological Knowledge Postdoctoral Researcher in Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute\, and in partnership with the Tlingit Tribe of southeast Alaska\, her research is focused on clam gardens\, a highly productive Indigenous aquaculture technology engineered and stewarded for millennia by many Tribes across the Pacific Northwest. \n\,For her talk at the Woods Hole Public Library\, Kennedy will share her expertise on beaver ingenuity. Beavers are some of the best engineers in North America; they build dams\, dig canals\, and can completely transform a valley. Kennedy has helped to build a new computer tool to simulate that process\, starting with real landscape data (like maps of elevation and water flow) and then adding realistic beaver behavior. The result is a simulation where “virtual beavers” move around\, make choices about where to build\, and slowly reshape the landscape as they go. The goal is to use this tool to support restoration planning\, especially projects designed to work with beavers rather than against them. \nWith her work connecting science and technology with Indigenous knowledge and practices\, Kennedy’s research ties in perfectly with the 2026 Falmouth Reads Together selection – Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. In the book\, Kimmerer strives to blend scientific knowledge with Indigenous wisdom\, particularly from her Potawatomi heritage\, to explore humanity’s reciprocal relationship with the natural world. \nThis talk will be held in the Library’s lower level Community Room and is free and open to the public.
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/natures-engineers-partnering-with-beavers-to-restore-landscapes/
LOCATION:Woods Hole Public Library\, 581 Woods Hole Road\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment,Falmouth Reads Together,Nature,Talks
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SUMMARY:Chant\, Drum\, & Dance
DESCRIPTION:Songwriter\, song leader\, and music teacher Dawna Hammers presents Chant\, Drum\, & Dance on Saturday\, March 21\, at Woods Hole Community Hall. All ages are welcome. Admission is $10\, $20 for couples or families. \nThe event celebrates the Spring Equinox. Dawna will leach simple healing chants and rhythms from various traditions\, as well as her own original chants for the Earth\, Air\, Water\, and Fire. There will be dancing to Dawna’s playlist. \nAdditional events are planned for April 10\, May 23\, and June 10\, \n  \n 
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/chant-drum-dance/
LOCATION:Woods Hole Community Hall\, 68 Water Street\, Woods Hole\, MA\, 02543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chanting,Dance,Singing
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SUMMARY:Tea Time Book Club – Commonwealth: A Novel by Ann Patchett
DESCRIPTION:The Tea Time Book Club meets once a month on the third Thursday at 6 p.m. Each time we meet\, we’ll enjoy tea and take some time to catch up and get to know each other. We’ll discuss the book of the month and everyone will have an opportunity to recommend a book for the group to vote on for upcoming months. \nThe selection for the March 19 meeting is Commonwealth by Ann Patchett. The acclaimed\, bestselling author—winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Orange Prize—tells the enthralling story of how an unexpected romantic encounter irrevocably changes two families’ lives. \n“Patchett brings humanity\, humor\, and a disarming affection to lovable\, struggling characters… Irresistible.” – Library Journal \n“Commonwealth is an all-American family saga\, but her touching and even-handed approach to themes such as family politics\, love\, the role of literature and the acidic nature of lies is buoyed by a generous sprinkling of matter-of-fact humor” – BookPage
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/tea-time-book-club-commonwealth-a-novel-by-ann-patchett/
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:20260315T160000
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SUMMARY:Christine Fawson Quartet in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Vocalist and trumpet player Christine Fawson brings her all-star trio featuring Tim Ray (piano)\, Marshall Wood (bass)\, and Casey Scheuerell (drums) to historic West Falmouth Library on Sunday\, March 15 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $45 at www.FalmouthJazz.org. Co-sponsored by Falmouth Jazz and West Falmouth Library. \nA two-time Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition finalist and former Berklee College of Music professor\, Fawson has released four acclaimed albums blending the Great American Songbook with a fresh\, contemporary voice. Don’t miss this intimate evening of swinging\, soulful jazz with musicians at the very top of their game. Bring a friend.
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/christine-fawson-quartet-in-concert/
LOCATION:West Falmouth Library\, 575 West Falmouth Highway\, West Falmouth\, MA\, 02574\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T150000
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SUMMARY:WFL Book Club – Becoming Madam Secretary
DESCRIPTION:WFL’s volunteer led book club’s March selection is Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray. All are welcome to join on Tuesday\, March 10 at 1:30 p.m. Annual registration is requested to receive important communications about schedule or location changes. \n“Stephanie Dray brings Frances Perkins\, and everyone around her\, so alive you feel she will walk off the page. With an indomitable heroine for our times\, Becoming Madam Secretary is destined to be a classic of historical fiction.”—Patti Callahan Henry\, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea\,
URL:https://artsfalmouth.org/event/wfl-book-club-becoming-madam-secretary/
LOCATION:West Falmouth Library\, 575 West Falmouth Highway\, West Falmouth\, MA\, 02574\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book clubs
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