A summer evening program offering an informative and social exploration of summer snacks, drinks and good company. Sessions begin with a brief description of the evening’s tapas combinations, how to find, create, and serve them. Then join Highfield chefs and staff on the back porch to sample a few selected wines … or other appropriate beverages … along with the prepared food. Wednesdays, 5:30 to 7:00pm, on June 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28; August 4, 11, 18, 25 and September 1. Each session is $15 per person. Reservations can be made online at www.highfieldhall.org or by calling (508)495-1878, ext. 313.

Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 10am to 4pm; Thursdays to 8 pm in July and August; Sunday 10am to 1pm; Closed Saturday. Free admission; donations welcome. Some of Cape Cod's top photographers will be showcased in this exhibition, designed to complement the "Glories of the Garden" theme for the summer of 2010. Come and enjoy the sensational styles on this grand theme by Amy Rader, Mark Chester, Michelle Bosch, Nancy Faria, David Kelley, Dorene Sykes, Joseph Burns, Robert Manz, Milt Williamson, Rachel Fiore, Ken Carson and Dan Cutrona. The photographs will be for sale and a portion of the proceeds will support Historic Highfield, Inc. More information at www.highfieldhall.org/programs_exhibitions.shtml.

Paintings by Sam Feinstein and his Cape students. Opening Reception: Thursday, August 5 from 5 to 7:30 pm. Film screening at 7pm: “Sam Feinstein, Scargo Pottery, 1986” Free and open to the public. Highfield Hall, Falmouth Gallery Hours: Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Thursday, 10:00 am until 8:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm; Closed Saturday. Paintings by Cape artists: Sam Feinstein, Bonnie Brewer, Bess Coletti , Sandy Douglas, Pat Stark Feinstein, Bunny Fitzgerald, Kathleen Fowler, Louise Lane, Michael Pearson, Hedy Rosner, Ed Skoler, Phil Souza, and Karen Stewart. Related film screenings and slide talks at 7 pm on Thursdays, August 12, 19, and 26. More at www.highfieldhall.org.

Join us for a rare Cape Cod appearance by this spectacular band. James has not performed on the Cape since his last show at CCftA, when he played to a sellout, enthusiastic crowd. The band will be releasing a new CD shortly, and James is also featured, along with Morgan Freeman and Willie Nelson, in the film “Delta Rising”, about blues music in the Deep South. When blues legend James Montgomery plays the harmonica, he "brings it on home". Whether it's opening a concert for Aerosmith, BB King or Little Feat, performing with other legendary musicians, or fronting his hot band of thirty years, Montgomery plays with authority. While growing up in Detroit he learned first-hand from the masters - James Cotton, John Lee Hooker, and Jr. Wells - at the legendary "Chessmate." Over the years, he's carried on in the tradition and continues to be a vital presence in Blues as one of the most dynamic performers on the scene. He’ll be performing at CCftA with the addition of an extraordinary horn section to his band, the Uptown Horns, who have toured with the Rolling Stones and J. Geils. A limited quantity of VIP tickets are available that include a meet and greet reception with James at 7pm and reserved seating.

Cotuit Center for the Arts (CCftA) is pleased to announce the latest concert in the 2010 “Art on the Walls, Music in the Halls” music series: ENTRAIN. On Saturday, September 4th, we invite you to join us for 2 performances by the eclectic Martha’s Vineyard band. At 4 pm, we will have a family-friendly, all ages show, and at 9pm the action will rev up with a 21+ adult show. If you’ve never seen Entrain, you are in for an unforgettable, percussive experience. If you’re a long time fan, you know that each one of their performances exhibits their ability to shift effortlessly between musical styles - from rock, blues, calypso and ska, to zydeco, jazz and funk - often within the same song. "The whole Entrain concept is based around the drums and infectious rhythms. Once we’ve got that.... anything goes, everything goes." (T. Major).

More Information: Ticket Prices:\ 4pm: $20 General Admission/$10 Students/under 12 FREE 9pm: $25 Adults Only (21+ - ID required)

Monthly, 1st Sunday of each month from May through December Learn about the building of Highfield Hall and its sister mansion, Tanglewood, explore the grounds and gardens, and hear about the Beebe family members who lived a lavish Victorian lifestyle during the late 19th and early 20th century. $5 donation suggested. Reservations are encouraged, especially for groups. Please call 508-495-1878, or email info@highfieldhall.org.

Hold onto the glories of summer! Before the leaves change and the first frost covers the ground, the Conservatory's Falmouth campus is exhibiting art of Cape Cod and the Islands. Original paintings, drawings, pen and ink, monoprint, fabric, mosaic, photography and more wanted for hanging in the Conservatory's vast exhibit space. Entries: Artists may submit up to three original, wall-mountable pieces of art, large or small. All art must be wired and ready for hanging (no saw-tooth hangers or push hooks allowed). No clamped glass pieces will be accepted. Receiving Dates: September 7 - 10, Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Reception: Artists and Art enthusiasts alike, please join us on Friday, September 24, 6:00 - 8:00pm. Enjoy music and refreshments, alongside art of the Cape and Islands!

More Information: http://www.capecodconservatory.org/Events.php

Cotuit Center for the Arts and Trespass Music are partnering to present ‘The Art Barn Songwriter Series’ beginning on Monday, September 13, 2010. The series will be held in the second and fourth Monday of every month. Each performance will feature 2 professionally touring songwriters, each playing a 45 minute set. Doors open at 7pm and the shows begin at 7:30pm. There is a suggestion donation of $5.00 at the door. The Art Barn Songwriter Series will be held in the Art Studio building to the right of the main building at Cotuit Center for the Arts. This special series will give music fans an up close and personal look at the area’s up and coming performers. As a surprise treat, nationally touring artists are expected to stop by for an occasional show. The season kicks off on Monday, September 13th, with Long Island based singer songwriter Joe Iadanza and Cape Cod’s own John and Rachel Nicholas sharing the night. For more information on the Art Barn Songwriter Series, the schedule, and to learn more about the performers, visit www.trespassmusic.org/theartbarn or www.artsonthecape.com.

More Information: Doors open at 7pm. Ongoing series on the second and fourth Monday of each month

Join the GFMAMMC as we begin rehearsals for our fall 2010 season! Membership fee for the fall 2010 season is $40.00. The chorus welcomes new and returning members as we prepare for our concerts on December 4 & 5, and for participation in the annual Falmouth Veterans' Day ceremonies. For more information, call us: 508-564-0054; email us: info@falmouthmenschorus.org; or visit our web site at http://www.falmouthmenschorus.org "Sing from the heart, sing till we part"

More Information: Location: St Patrick's Church, 511 Main Street, Falmouth, MA

Cotuit Center for the Arts (CCftA) is pleased to announce the latest concert in the 2010 “Art on the Walls, Music in the Halls” music series: the Greg Abate Jazz Quartet. On Saturday, September 25th at 8pm, we invite you to join us for Greg Abate - jazz saxophonist, flutist, and composer as he continues performing as an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 150 days a year touring the globe. Greg will be joined by Greg Wardson on piano, Todd Baker on contrabass, and Artie Cabral on drums. In the mid 70's after finishing a four year program at Berklee College of Music, Greg played lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra for 2 years. Greg recorded his first CD Live at Birdland NYC in 1991 on the Candid Jazz Label with the trio of James Williams, Rufus Reid and Kenny Washington. To this date Greg has recorded over 12 other recordings and was nominated for a Grammy for his 2004 recording EVOLUTION in four categories. He is also an adjunct professor of Jazz Studies at Rhode Island College and is also a very active jazz clinician with sponsorship from the Conn -Selmer Instrument Co., conducting workshops and master classes through the U.S and abroad.