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Crossing Paths, by Russell Vujs Courtesy of the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
Culture - Theater, Arts and Music on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket
Cape Cod and the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket are blessed with rich history - from the first landing of the Pilgrims, to Revolutionary War activists, the lucrative clipper ship trade with the Orient and the heyday of the whaling industry.
Numerous museums, both maritime and historic, are open to the public, along with many former sea captains' homes, historic lighthouses and exhibits of Native American artifacts.
Actor's theatres, cabaret venues and symphony orchestra performances are abundant. Art museums are plentiful and galleries provide a full schedule of gala opening shows when one may meet and greet the featured artist.
307 Commercial St • Provincetown, MA 02657
Tel: (508) 487-3424
Provincetown.... Cape Cod's most exciting destination: An historic town that knows how to have fun! Our first visitors: Nov. 11, 1620. For more information, please visit http://www.ptownchamber.com <more>
4676 Falmouth Road • Cotuit, MA 02635
Tel: (508) 428-7581
The Cahoon Museum of American Art resides in a beautifully restored 1775 Georgian Colonial that was once an overnight stop on the stagecoach line between Hyannis and Sandwich. Wide floorboards, stenciled walls and floors, fireplaces and antique furnishings give the cheerful galleries a homey intimacy. The heart of the collection is the fanciful primitive paintings of the late Ralph and Martha Cahoon, local legends who had their home, studio and gallery in the old house for 37 years. Using a palette of jewel-like colors, Ralph Cahoon created a world populated by innocently flirtatious mermaids and admiring sailors. Their exploits often ... <more>
135 South Street • Hyannis, MA 02601
Tel: (508) 775-1723
Dedicated to preserving and interpreting Cape Cod's maritime past, present, and future. Centrally located in Hyannis with frontage on the town marina and harbor, the Cape Cod Maritime Museum serves as a focal point for the Cape and Islands' maritime past, present, and future. Transformations: from Farmer to Seafarer. Cape Cod 1639-1739 Cape Cod Maritime Museum's second major exhibit will open May 16th, 2008 This exhibit will chronicle and explore life on Cape Cod both from European and Native Peoples' perspectives. Differences as well as commonalities between peoples will be presented with a special focus on the transition from farming-based communities ... <more>
at the Wellfleet Drive-In - 51 Route 6 (Mid-Cape Highway) • Wellfleet, MA 02663
Tel: 508-349-0541
Wellfleet Flea Market is truly Cape Cod's Biggest and Best! Up to 300 vendors sell it all! Shop for new items, Cape Cod memorabilia, antiques, and much more. The entire family will surely find bargains galore. There is a snack bar, and restrooms for your convenience. A playground too! For family entertainment, visit Wellfleet Theatres. Cinema open year round and features Dolby Digital Sound on all screens. Drive-in theatre open from mid-April through early fall. Mini-golf, Dairy Bar & Grill with cocktail bar open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Flea market open weekends mid-April through October, plus Wednesday and Thursday in July ... <more>
Route 151 • East Falmouth, MA 02536
Tel: (508) 563-3200
The Barnstable County Fair has been an annual summer tradition on Cape Cod for 164 years. The Fair is a place where families can spend the day together and share experiences they can only experience at the Barnstable County Fair. There are animal shows, 4-H demonstrations, petting zoos, horticulture displays, rides, games, live music, arts & crafts, food and commercial vendors with various arts and crafts for sale. The Fair features the best in wholesome family fun and entertainment. More than 85,000 people attend with an anticipated 90,000 this year. The Barnstable County Fair is a great place to get ... <more>
19 I/2 Washington Square North • Salem, MA 01970
Tel: (800) 544-1692 or (978) 744-1692
Visit the Salem Witch Museum for a dramatic look at the history of the Salem witch trials of 1692. Our main presentation uses narration, lighting and figures to tell the story of the accusers and accused, the court proceedings and the executions of innocent victims. Our exhibit, Witches: Evolving Perceptions, examines the changing interpretations of the word “witch” over time. Images and figures portray the stereotypical witch and modern day Wiccans. A formula for a witch hunt and examples complete the exhibit. The museum is open year round and admission is charged. Available in English, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Spanish ... <more>
P.O. Box 1698 • Martha's Vineyard, MA 02568
Tel: 800.505.4815
Discover the Magic of Martha's Vineyard Located just 7 miles off the Massachusetts coastline, the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard is a world apart, offering a vacation ambience unlike any other. Explore the diversity of our six island towns, take long walks along our pristine shores, and step back in time to a more leisurely pace. Each season offers something different. We invite you to come and experience all the island of Martha’s Vineyard has to offer. —MARTHA’S VINEYARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE <more>
51 Route 6 PO Box 900 • Wellfleet, MA 02667
Tel: (508) 349-7176
Wellfleet Cinemas was built in 1986 and is independently owned and operated. All four screens all equipped with Dolby Digital EX. and JBL Speakers. We now have Dolby Digital EX installed on all screens. Some customers have asked why most of the sound does not come out of the surround speakers. As you can see on the Dolby web site (click here), most of the sound is destined for the Left Front, Center Front, and Right Front speakers behind our acoustically transparent screen, were the largest speakers are. The surround chain is usually only used for "flyover" or ambient sounds, ... <more>
Rte 6A at the Cape Playhouse Center • Dennis, MA 02638
Tel: (508) 385-4477
The Cape Cod Museum of Art’s mission is to collect, conserve, study, interpret and exhibit works by outstanding artists associated with Cape Cod and the Islands. Through its programs, the museum seeks to preserve the artistic heritage of the area and to foster artistic and cultural growth within the individual and the community. Visit CCMA to discover the Cape through historical and contemporary artists: - See exhibitions in seven galleries - Stroll through the lovely sculpture garden - Visit the Museum Shop for unique gifts by artists and artisans - Explore your creativity in year-round art classes ... <more>
Off Route 6 • Wellfleet, MA 02663
Tel: (508) 349-2510
Fall in love with Wellfleet... and Enjoy Cape Cod at its Best! Wellfleet on Cape Cod offers something for everyone. Located some thirty miles out into the Atlantic Ocean, Wellfleet offers an abundance of quaint seaside character and charm. Our miles of beautiful sandy beaches are perfect for swimming, surfing, flying a kite or just relaxing. If you're willing to walk a short distance, you can enjoy complete solitude on your own private beach. The calmer waters of Cape Cod Bay and our harbor are a haven for boating, windsurfing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing. Don't miss taking a refreshing dip ... <more>
3 Shoot Flying Hill Road • Centerville, MA 02632-1428
Tel: (508) 362-0066
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod is the regional arts agency for Barnstable County, committed to strengthening and promoting Cape Cod's arts and cultural industry throughout the year. We serve individual artists, cultural organizations, fine and performing arts groups and businesses, and cultural and historical establishments such as museums and archives. Find out more about the year-round programs provided by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod! <more>
Route 3 Exit 4 • Plymouth, MA 02360
Tel: (508) 746-1622
These and many other unique living history experiences can be yours when you visit Plimoth Plantation. In the 1627 Pilgrim Village, talk with costumed role players who portray the Plymouth colonists (popularly known as the "Pilgrims") going about their daily lives in this small, re-created coastal village. Discover a different perspective at Hobbamock's (Wampanoag) Homesite, where modern-day Native staff practice and preserve traditional skills and speak about the history and culture of the Wampanoag People. On the Plymouth waterfront, walk aboard Mayflower II, a full-scale reproduction of the type of 17th-century sailing vessel that made the famous voyage in 1620. ... <more>
820 Rte 6A Dennis Village • Dennis, MA 02638
Tel: (877) 385-3911 or (508) 385-3911
Take a 19th century Cape meetinghouse, an extraordinary history, and more than eighty seasons of top-notch professional theatre, and it’s easy to see why the Cape Playhouse is one of the most famous summer theatres in the country. “America’s Oldest Professional Summer Theatre” has combined the best Broadway comedies, musicals, mysteries and dramas with unforgettable performances from the nation’s finest actors since 1927. Also, the Cape Cod Center for the Arts offers fantastic Theater for Children. Enjoy the magic of live theatre as the CCCArts at the Cape Playhouse brings you classic tales, zany humor, beloved stories and lively music. A ... <more>
PO Box 234 • Woods Hole, MA 02543
Tel: (508) 548-8500
Woods Hole is a salty, sea spray village that brings the Nobel Laureate and the local fisherman together in harmony. It is a village of the past, with many seafaring tales, and it is a village of the future. In the summer, Woods Hole bustles with visitors, shoppers, scientists, residents, and passengers waiting for the next ferry to the island of Martha's Vineyard. It is a strolling village, easily reached in the summer aboard the "WHOOSH" trolley or by the "Shining Sea Bikepath." As you amble about the village, you'll discover many great eating places, unique shops, galleries, museums, educational ... <more>
56 Highfield Drive • Falmouth, MA 02540
Tel: (508) 495-1878
367 Main Street • Hyannis, MA 02601
Tel: 877.HYANNIS (492.6647) or 508.775.2201
One High Pole Hill • Provincetown, MA 02657
Tel: (508) 487-1310
PO Box 2831 • Orleans, MA 02653
Tel: (508) 255-3999
67 Grove St • Sandwich, MA 02563
Tel: (508) 888-3300
311 Rear Main Street • Falmouth, MA 02540
Tel: (508) 540-3304
105 Division Street • West Harwich, MA 02671
Tel: (508) 432-2002
869 Route 6A • Brewster, MA 02631
Tel: (508) 896-3867
397 Main Street • Hyannis, MA 02601
Tel: (508) 790-3077
58 Highfield Drive • Falmouth, MA 02541
Tel: (508) 548-0668
PO Box 1111 • West Dennis, MA 02670
Tel: (508) 385-5594
West Barnstable Railroad Station & • West Barnstable, MA 02668
Tel: (508) 888-6444
4404 Falmouth Road • Cotuit, MA 02635
Tel: (508) 428-0669
21 West Main St. • Hyannis, MA 02601
Tel: (781) 383-9850
307 Old Main Street • South Yarmouth, MA 02664
Tel: (508) 394-7100
154 Crowell Road • Chatham, MA 02633
Tel: (508) 945-3583



