April 2, 2008 There are a multitude of choral music groups in the Upper Cape, providing not only a range of options for listeners, but also opportunities for area residents to come together and make music. Notable auditioned and open groups include: the Falmouth Chorale, the Mostly All Male Men’s Chorus, Mastersingers by the Sea, … Continue reading
Grange Coffeehouse
March 28, 2008 Grange Coffeehouse Offers Evening Of First-Rate Music And Congeniality Sandwich can be pretty quiet in the wintertime. Four years ago, Mark Wiklund and his friends decided to remedy that situation by providing a place for people to go—in Sandwich, in the off-season—to hear good music and enjoy an evening out with friends. … Continue reading
It’s Vincent Van Gogh’s Birthday!
March 28, 2008 One way to celebrate is to go see the Cotuit Center for the Arts‘ presentation of Inventing Van Gogh, which is playing on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through April 20 at the CCCftA. It is entertaining, thought-provoking, and well-acted. The stage becomes a van Gogh painting, as van Gogh and those close … Continue reading
Third Fret Coffeehouse
March 14, 2008 Coffeehouse Offers Folk, Acoustic Music for All Ages The Third Fret Coffeehouse [Third Fret’s MySpace page includes audio files of upcoming or recent performers] springs to life once a month with the sounds of acoustic music and song. Concerts are held from September to May in the friendly, folksy and comfortable atmosphere … Continue reading
Coffeehouse Fever
Originally published on March 28, 2008 I love coffeehouses. I’m not talking about the kind where you plunk down $4.50 for a caramel-apple-pumpkin-spice cappuccino with extra whipped cream. I’m talking about the kind where music is the central focus, the small, intimate concert hall that offers up acoustic music, along with a cup of plain … Continue reading
Welcome!
We are lucky to live on Cape Cod, a area with an abundance of talented musicians, artists, actors, writers, performers, craftspeople, and people who enjoy the arts and entertainment. I hope to use this blog to talk about the arts, to post my reviews, and to explore some new areas. I am happy to hear … Continue reading
Notes on The Arts 