The Cape Community Orchestra (in which I play cello), will present its fall concerts this Friday, November 22, at 7:30 PM at the Yarmouth Senior Center, Forest Avenue, in South Yarmouth; and Sunday, November 24 at 3 PM at the Brewster Baptist Church on Route 6A. John Hagon conducts. We will be playing a mix of classical and popular works, … Continue reading
The Falmouth Chamber Players Orchestra will play a nicely varied program of Vivaldi, Haydn, and Douglas Townsend this weekend. Concerts are Saturday, November 16, at 7 PM, and Sunday, November 17, at 3 PM at Falmouth Academy. The Vivaldi piece is the lively “Concerto in C for Two Trumpets and Strings (RV 537), and the … Continue reading
The Barnstable Comedy Club’s “The Sound of Music” is rich with glorious voices, fine acting, and the beauty and power of the songs of Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein, and the timelessness of the multifaceted plot. The production, directed by Marcia Wytral, with music direction by Geraldine Boles and choreography by Geralyn Moquin, is fresh … Continue reading
There will be cellos a’plenty at Woods Hole Community Hall on Sunday, November 3, at 4 PM, when six young professional cellists coached Rhonda Rider are joined by eight young student cellist of Nikki Patton to present an all-cello concert of solo and ensemble classical and contemporary music. It will be a great event for … Continue reading
Caitlin Backholm as Columbia, Rob Minshall as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, and Samantha McMahon as Magenta. Photo by Corinne Cameron. “The Rocky Horror Show” opened last weekend, and runs through November 2, with performances Friday and Saturday at 8 PM, and special midnight shows on Halloween, Thursday, October 31, and on November 2. Tickets are $18. The theater … Continue reading
Calliope—Poetry Readings begins its seventh season on Sunday, September 15, at 3 PM at West Falmouth Library with readings by Cape Cod poet Lucile Burt and two Boston-area poets: Anne Champion and Anna M. Warrock. For Lucile Burt, writing poetry leads her to discover interconnectedness in seemingly disparate experiences and allows her to play with … Continue reading
An extraordinary collaborative work of art was installed piece-by-piece last night at Cotuit Center for the Arts, created by 96 Cape Cod artists in a variety of media from paint to glass to wood and wire sculpture and even photography. Back in April each participating artist was given a 4 by 4 inch square on … Continue reading
It’s a beautiful sunny day, perfect for visiting the Falmouth Art Market for some art, music, and conversation. The Falmouth Art Market will feature music by Fordham/Wilkes and the Joe Sutton Band on Tuesday, August 6, along with an array of fine art, crafts, and community information. The event takes place Town Hall Square, in … Continue reading
James Broughton was a poet, an experimental film maker, and a gay/countercultural icon who urged people “follow your own weird, do your odd thing” to fully experience the joy of life. His story is told in “The Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton” which was shown this week at the Woods Hole Film Festival … Continue reading
The Multi-Artisan Jewelry & Pottery Show and Sale is at the Maser Gallery at Falmouth Community Television (FCTV) through August 2. Meet the artists through this video. I talked to all the artists, except for Vicky (Garner) LeMarbre, who was not available. I met with Elaine Sinni and Gráinne (Granya) Coen at the Maser Gallery, … Continue reading
Notes on The Arts 