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
Falmouth Art Market Features Glenway Fripp and Jennifer Stratton on Tuesday, July 9 On Tuesday, July 10, the Falmouth Art Market will feature music by Glenway Fripp and by Jennifer Stratton and Gerry Mack, along with an array of fine art, crafts, and community information. The event takes place Town Hall Square, in front … Continue reading
The Falmouth Art Market will feature music by Tom Goux and John Dirac and by the Sonnay Fiddlers on Tuesday, July 16, along with an array of fine art, crafts, and community information. The event takes place Town Hall Square, in front of Falmouth Town Hall on Main Street, from 2 PM until dusk every … Continue reading
Calliope will celebrate Falmouth Poet Laureate Adelaide Cummings’ 99th birthday with “A Poet Laureate Reading,” on Sunday, June 9, 3 to 5 PM at the West Falmouth Library. The reading will feature Martha’s Vineyard’s poets laureate, Justen Ahren, Steve Ewing, Lee McCormick, and Fan Ogilvie, as well as Adelaide Cummings. Audience members are welcome to … Continue reading
The Cape Cod Conservatory Concert Band, directed by John P. Hagon, celebrates the music of American composers with a concert Sunday, May 19, from 3 to 4:50 PM, at Falmouth High School auditorium, 874 Gifford Street in Falmouth. The event is free, but a $5 donation is suggested. No tickets or reservations are required. The … Continue reading
“Clouds at Falmouth Heights” by Diana Lee Diana Lee’s colorfully exuberant oil and acrylic paintings and softly muted pastels brighten the Maser Gallery at Falmouth Community Television (FCTV) through May 2. In this video I did for FCTV, Diana gives us a tour of the exhibit and tells us the stories behind the paintings. A … Continue reading
I was not ready for today’s Healing Our City prayer service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. I was not ready to be resilient. I a little more time wailing, keening, and weeping over the tragic deaths of two young women and a boy and the many devastating injuries caused by the bombings … Continue reading
Calliope—Poetry Readings at West Falmouth Library is a monthly event organized by poet Alice Kociemba. It features readings by three accomplished poets, after which the floor is opened to anyone in attendance who wants to share one of his or her poems. The meeting concludes with a reception, during which poets autograph and sell copies … Continue reading
The Falmouth Chamber Players Orchestra will present music of George Gershwin, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in concerts on Saturday, April 13, at 7 PM, and Sunday, April 14, at 3 PM, at John Wesley United Methodist Church, Gifford Street and Jones Road in Falmouth. John Yankee is music director of this orchestra, … Continue reading
Notes on The Arts 