Passport to New England

The famed Concord spokesman for individualism and self-reliance, Ralph Waldo Emerson, once wrote, "When I go into a good garden, I think, if it were mine, I should never go out of it."This year the Concord Museum is celebrating 21 years of "going into good gardens" on the anual Concord Garden Tour.

The Museum's Garden Tour has become a New England tradition for garden lovers from near and far. Each of the nine private gardens reflect the individual interests and passions of the owners and thier families and will inspire both new gardeners designing their first perennial bed and accomplished landscapers with acres of "garden rooms".

The tour of Concord-area gardens is self-guided and self-paced. Garden-goers should arrive at the Museum to pick-up a map prior to starting out. Tickets are good for either or both days, but each garden may only be visited once. The Museum Shop is filled with garden-related gifts and visitors are invited to admire the Museum's beautifully restored gardens.

Friday and Saturday June 4-5, 2011 (rain or shine) 9:00 am- 4:00 pm.
Tickets at the door for non-members $38.
Concord Museum, 200 Lexington Road, Concord, Massachusetts 01742
tel: 978-369-9763 www.concordmuseum.org

Cape Cod has a great variety of museums -- giving you the history of what makes Cape Cod so special. Here are a few for your consideration and to help you plan your time on the Cape:

• Cape Cod Maritime Museum, Tue-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun 12pm-4pm mid-March to mid-December. Exhibits and displays featuring the Cape’s turbulent maritime heritage. Interactive exhibits the whole family will enjoy. Adults $5; seniors/students $4; under 7 free. 135 South Street, Hyannis. 508-775-1723.


• Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, 11am-3pm Wed-Sun through Dec; Jan for special programs only; Feb-Mar Thurs-Sun 11am-3pm; April Wed-Sun 11am-3pm. Exhibits feature the Cape’s flora & fauna including whales, indigenous birds, mollusks and much more. Interactive children’s activities. Three nature trails. Lectures, workshops. Adults $8; Seniors $7; ages 3-12 $3.50; under 3 are free. 869 Rte. 6A, Brewster. 508-896-3867.


• Centerville Historical Museum, Tue-Sat 12pm-4pm through 12/12. Permanent collection includes period rooms, furniture, Sandwich glass, Elmer Crowell carved birds, Revolutionary & Civil War uniforms and weaponry, vintage dolls and toys. $6; seniors/students $5; children under 8 free. 513 Main St., Centerville. 508-775-0331.


• Edward Gorey House, Wed-Sat 11am-4pm and Sun 12pm-4pm through 10/3; 10/4-12/19: Fri & Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm; mid-April Thurs-Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm. Celebrating the life and works of Edward Gorey. Featuring and exhibit on Edward Gorey’s children’s books. Adults $5, students & seniors $3, children 6-12 $2. 8 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port. 508-362-3909.


• JFK Hyannis Museum, Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm through October; Thurs-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm in Nov & Dec; mid-April Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm. Multimedia exhibit of Kennedy photos and videos. 18 & over $5; 10-17 $2.50; under 10 free. 397 Main Street, Hyannis. 508-790-3077.


• Provincetown Museum & Pilgrim Monument, 9am-5pm April 1 through November 30, extended summer hours. Monument commemorates Pilgrims’ first landing in America. Walk to the top & view Plymouth & Boston on a clear day. Museum houses exhibits on the Pilgrims, the Mayflower & local history. $7 adults, $5 seniors/students 15 & older. Children 4-14 $3.50, under 3 are free. High Pole Hill, Provincetown. 508-487-1310.


• Salt Pond Visitor Center, 9am-4:30pm daily, with extended summer hours. Main visitor facility for the Cape Cod National Seashore. Orientation movies, museum, bookstore, trails, restrooms. Nauset Road, Eastham. 508-255-3421.


• Sandwich Glass Museum, daily 9:30am-5pm Apr-Dec; closed in January; 9:30am-4pm Wed-Sun in Feb & Mar. Over 5,000 glass creations. Exhibits and demonstrations. $5 adults; $1.25 kids 6-14; free 6 & under. 129 Main St., Sandwich. 508-888-0251.

So make your reservations today, and we look forward to seeing you all on the Cape at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa-- where nature is majestic, history abounds, and food is great. A place where you can leave your daily stress at the Sagamore Bridge, kick off your shoes, and roam the beaches that abound. Make your reservations online at www.whalewalkinn.com or call us at 508-255-0617.

Labels: Cape Cod Museums

Cannot believe that it is the middle of September already. Seems like we were just hunkering down for Earl--who by the way, got way more hype than he deserved. We had rain from 8:30 pm to 4:00 am, and could have served breakfast outdoors, it was that beautiful the next day. Unfortunately, we had all the furniture tied up, but have been having breakfast outside since.

The weather is really beautiful right now. It is those clear bright days and cool nights. The moon seems bigger than ever and it is only a half moon. Soon we will have a harvest moon to brighten our sky.September is a great month to take advantage of the arts and entertainment that abounds on Cape Cod.

After a day of enjoying different galleries on Cape Cod, take advantage of the night life offered by our many off Broadway theatres. Here are a few choices:
Annual Tennessee Williams Festival in Provincetown -- "Under the Influence" -- September 23 -26
Danny Casolaro Died For You -- Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater, 8 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday, Sept. 16-Oct. 17, Julie Harris Stage, Route 6, Wellfleet, $34, students $17, 508-349-9428.
The Glass Menagerie -- Harwich Junior Theatre, 105 Division St., West Harwich, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17-Oct. 10, $20, youth under 21 $15, 508-432-2002.
The Odd Couple -- Academy Playhouse, Main Street, Orleans, 8 p.m., Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30-Oct. 31, $20, 508-255-1963.
Side Man -- Cape Rep Theatre, Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Sept. 16-Oct. 17, (7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6), Route 6A, Brewster, $25, 508-896-1888.
Diff’rent -- 8 p.m., Sept. 16-19, Provincetown Theater, 238 Bradford St., Provincetown, $33.50, 866-811-4111.

Oh, and the beaches are also awaiting your arrival. Book your reservations today, either on-line or give us a call at 800-440-1281. Have a romantic weekend getaway!

Labels: Cape Cod Beaches, Cape Cod Entertainment, Cape Cod Theatre