Highfield Hall, Falmouth
10/01/09 to 05/01/10

Highfield Hall will launch season three of Music at the Mansion with an outstanding program of musical performances envisioned and planned by Director of Music, Robert Wyatt.  The series of solo and chamber music selections features exceptional musical artists based in New England. The repertoire spans centuries and represents lesser-known composers as well as the more famous.  "Music at the Mansion" is comprised of the Salon Series of chamber music on Sunday afternoons, the Sample Series featuring more conversational performances, and a series of four Saturday morning lectures by Robert Wyatt previously performed at the Smithsonian Institution. The popular annual holiday concert this year will be A Celtic Christmas. Highfield Hall concerts are presented in the elegant and acoustically sensitive ballroom of the mansion, an intimate venue providing heightened musical appreciation.  Tickets for all performances are available online at www.highfieldhall.org or by calling (509)495-1878 x308.  Advance purchase is recommended.

Cotuit Center for the Arts, Cotuit
10/09/09 to 11/07/09

During this month-long show, five PPSCC member artists with different styles and techniques will offer three "FRESH PAINT Sessions" in pastel on the grounds or in the gallery of Cotuit Center for the Arts. For more information please visit www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org or call the arts center at 508-428-0669.

New Exhibit Features the Works of the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod. Cotuit Center for the Arts located at 4404 Falmouth Road, Rte. 28 in Cotuit is proud to present The Members Show 2009, a gallery exhibit & sale featuring works by the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod. This 13 year old organization will present the best contemporary pastel artists' still lifes, portraits, landscapes, and abstracts. An opening reception for the artists will be held on Saturday, October 10th from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm and will feature live music, pastelists, and refreshments! The reception is free and open to the public. The exhibit and sale is on view October 9th through November 7th. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Cotuit Center for the Arts, Rte. 28, Cotuit
11/06/09 to 11/07/09 8:00pm

The Extremes return to Cotuit Center for the Arts after performing there two years ago to sold out houses.  Linda Auerbach, Joanne Callum Powers, Nancy Crosby, Barbara Ehle, Lynn Ellison-Murphy, and Barbara Vlachich are thrilled to be back!  They will be premiering their original soap opera, "It's a War Out There".  Directed by Joanne Callum Powers, the soap opera is written and performed by 6 daughters telling their story of growing up with dad in the wake of WWII.  When the war was over dad became a "warrior without a war".  He traded his rifle for the brief case and the battle at home was waged. Dad taught us that life is short, life is tough, don't forget to smile, look them right in the eye, wash your hands before dinner, and don't forget... "It's a War Out There".

The Extremes founded in 2000 by a collective of dance artists, blend music, theater, dance, soap opera and the art of storytelling.  They have been teaching, performing, and choreographing for over 30 years.  They have graced many stages on Cape Cod including Harwich Jr. Theatre, Academy of Performing Arts, Big and Small Puppet Theater, Cape Cod Community College, and Provincetown Playwrights.   The Extremes are working together with Berklee College of Music composer, Bryce Kanzer to create an original score for this show. They are also joined by writer/performer, Christine Rathbun.  Her acclaimed one-woman shows, "Reconstruction, or How I Learned to Pay Attention" and "Giant Women" were MCC grant finalists.  Her work has been featured in the magazine, MAMM as well as the literary journal, Ars Medica.

Performances will be held at 8:00 PM on November 6 & 7 , 2009 at Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Road, Rte. 28 in Cotuit. General admission tickets are $20; $18 for Seniors and CCftA Members and  $10 for Students.  Reservations are strongly suggested.  Advance tickets may be purchased online at www.CotuitCenterForTheArts.org or by calling the box office at 508-428-0669.     

The Crosby Mansion, Crobsy Lane, Brewster
11/06/09 to 11/08/09 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tickets: $15 in advance or $20 dollars at the door Tickets can also be purchased at Hyannis Country Gardens Agway: Orleans, Chatham, Dennis Puritan: Hyannis or Chatham Nory's in Orleans Brewster General Store   The Event: The Crosby Mansion, an old sea captains house, is completed transformed into a holiday wonderland by the women of the Nauset Garden Club. Each room has a different theme and is complimented with Christmas fair. There is a boutique to purchase unique garden and holiday gifts. Hot cider and festive cookies can be enjoyed while touring the mansion.

Provincetown
11/06/09 to 11/12/09

Provincetown's First Annual Restaurant Week will take place between November 6 and November 12, and it will feature twenty of the best restaurants the Provincetown dining scene has to offer. www.provincetowntourismoffice.org

Provincetown Theater, Provincetown
11/07/09 to 11/15/09

The Provincetown Theater Fall Playwrights' Festival will be held Saturday, November 7th through Sunday, November 15th. Six world premier short plays will be performed, along with readings of five new full length plays, all by Cape Cod artists!www.newprovincetownplayers.org

Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth
11/13/09

Plimoth Plantation celebrates this tasty bicultural treat that would never have happened if it were not for the combination of Native corn meal and Colonial spices.  Learn more about this ugly, yet delicious New England dessert and try a sample. www.plimoth.org

HT Wing School, Sandwich
11/14/09 10:00am - 3:00pm

The Sandwich Women's Club is pleased to announce our 23rd  Annual Harvest Craft Fair will be held indoors at the HT Wing School on Route 130 (Exit 2 off Route 6) in Sandwich, MA.  Many talented artisans and crafters from throughout New England participate in this juried, indoor show.  Many distinct and unique items will be exhibited and available for purchase.

In addition to the many fine crafts, the clubwomen will be serving a delightful lunch, as well as a delicious assortment of baked goods, available for purchase.  Free admission and ample parking.  www.sandwichwomensclub.org.

Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth
11/23/09 to 11/27/09

More information: (508) 746-1622, ext. 8366 or www.plimoth.org.

Heritage Museums & Gardens
11/27/09 to 12/13/09 5:00pm - 9:00pm

November 27, 28 and 29
December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13
5 - 9pm

Heritage will once again join in the spirit of the holidays by presenting a multi-day community event to celebrate the season.  Visitors will stroll the lighted paths, explore the Hart Family Maze Garden and several lighted vignettes created by the area's premier landscape companies.  Christmas trees decorated by community partners will also adorn the grounds.  The J.K. Lilly III Automobile Museum and the Art Museum with its antique carousel will be decorated with elegant indoor holiday displays.  Santa will be available for photo opportunities in the Model T.  Blossoms Café by Nibbles-n-Sips will offer delicious treats, and unique gifts will be available in the Museum Store.  Additional activities such as drop-in crafts and community musical performances make this a holiday celebration not to be missed!

Tickets are $5 Member Adults, $6 Non-Member Adults, $2 for children ages 4 to 12. Children 3 and under are free.  Please bring a canned or dry good item for a neighbor in need.  All food contributions will be donated to the Sandwich Food Pantry.  Join us for this community-wide traditional holiday celebration. 508-888-3300

Green Briar Nature Center, Sandwich
11/27/09 to 12/18/09

The Sandwich Chamber invites you to join us for a Country Christmas at the Green Briar Nature Center, listen to the First Church of Christ Handbell Concert and remember to Shop Sandwich. Please visit our website for a full listing of Holly Days events. http://www.sandwichchamber.com/

Nauset Middle School Gym, Route 28, Orleans
11/27/09 to 11/28/09

The Artisans' Guild of Cape Cod Annual Holiday Fine Art & Craft Show will be held Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nauset Middle School Gym, Route 28, Orleans. Gifts for everyone on your list: pottery, jewelry, clothing, photography, painting, woodworking  and more. All handcrafted by Cape Cod Artisans. Raffle of artisan donated works to benefit the Lower Cape Outreach Council. Free Admission and plenty of parking. www.artisansguildcapecod.org/

Highfield Hall, Falmouth
11/27/09 to 12/06/09

November 27, 28, & 29; December 5 & 6 10 am-4 pm. View the elegant rooms of Highfield Hall in all of their holiday finery. Local decorators and florists will be filling the rooms with holiday décor and tree trimmings and an international crèche collection will be on display. Upstairs will showcase an exhibition of small art works for sale and a holiday gift gallery. Musical performances and refreshments are also featured. Keep an eye on www.highfieldhall.org  for more information. $5 admission at the door only; KIDS FREE.