June 3, 2008 I‘m heading off-Cape this weekend to go to the Bluegrass on the Bogs festival about 30 miles away in South Carver. There will be a lot of local and regional bluegrass bands playing over the 2-day event: No Spare Parts, Lisa Bastoni and Chris Boucher, Bluegrass Invitation Review, Bradford Bog People, Crossfire, … Continue reading
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Nature Drawing
May 24, 2008 About a dozen years ago, I found myself with a few hours of free time in Washington DC, following a business meeting, before I had to catch a plane for home. I decided to go to the Smithsonian Institute, where I stumbled upon a wonderful exhibit of biological illustrations. Included in the … Continue reading
The Candidates on the Arts
May 20, 2008 Checking the official websites of the candidates to see what their positions were on the Arts, I found that: John McCain has no stated positions relating to the arts. Hillary Clinton says she is a strong supporter of the arts and our nation’s cultural and historic sites and appreciates the role that … Continue reading
The Gong Show
May 15, 2008 I was listening to FCTV, local cable access tv for Falmouth, the other day, listening, not watching, because, in my home office, my desk is arranged so that I have my back to the tv and because my little tv is on its last legs, and has a very dark, sometimes indecipherable … Continue reading
Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival
May 24, 2008 Pianist Jon Nakamatsu wowed the audience last weekend with his dazzling performance of Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto. He and conductor Jung-ho Pak, and an inspired Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra filled the 1440-seat hall at the Barnstable Center for the Performing Arts with beautiful, electrifying music. A number of those attending on Saturday evening … Continue reading
Modeling for the Arts
May 4, 2008 Driving down to the Falmouth’s Artists Guild on Friday, I wondered what I had gotten myself into. Encouraged by my friend Carol, I had agreed to pose for a figure drawing class. Carol is both an artist and a cellist and had recently posed for the group while playing her cello. I … Continue reading
Watercolor Wizardry
April 27, 2008 I went over to the Cotuit Center for the Arts yesterday to see a watercolor demonstration by John Krenik of Plymouth. I dabble in watercolor and thought it might be fun to see an artist in action. I was kind of expecting a lesson in how to paint a realistic sky, but … Continue reading
Eugene Friesen, Cellist
Eugene Friesen Expresses The Multiple Voices Of The Cello April 25, 2008 Contemporary improvisational cellist Eugene Friesen made his annual trip to Falmouth recently to perform at the Fishmonger’s Café Coffee House, entertain young school children, and teach some elements of jazz to a group of 25 student cellists of all ages and abilities. Mr. … Continue reading
Signs of Spring
April 21, 2008 At last, it is sunny and warm here on the Cape, but the real signs of spring are the reopening of the local clam shacks, up and down the Cape. We were in Dennis recently to learn about the Cape Playhouse summer schedule and to visit the Cape Cod Museum of Art. … Continue reading
“The Oldest Profession”
April 18, 2008 ‘The Oldest Profession’ Offers Laughs, Insight, Social Commentary The cast of the Woods Hole Theater Company’s dinner theater production of “The Oldest Profession” (from left): Cathy Smith of Falmouth, Louise Patrick of Waquoit, Geralyn Peterkin of East Falmouth, Lori Spurling of East Falmouth, and Gail Almeida of Sandwich. The play will be … Continue reading
Notes on The Arts 