Ms. Pettibone has been teaching art at the Cape Cod Conservatory in West Barnstable to the delight of all our families for many years. We are excited to annouce that this spring, Ms. Pettibone is offering fun & creative art classes for children at our Falmouth campus as well. Ms. Pettibone designs her art classes for young people to have enough structure to assure accomplishment and enough freedom to allow for individual expression. She believes early art education builds life-long learning skills, such as critical thinking and creative problem-solving. Please visit our website for full details. Dates, times, and rates vary.

The Cape Cod Conservatory's Falmouth campus presents "All Things Black and White," a mixed-media art exhibit. Artists interested in contributing pieces for the show should contact Robin at the Conservatory (508-540-0611). Artwork drop off dates are Monday, March 22 through Friday, March 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm. There is a $10 fee per entry with no limit on the number of entries. All pieces must be wired for hanging. Among other works of art, we welcome wall and ceiling hung sculptures, as well as large works of art. The opening reception for "All Things Black and White" is on April 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. During the reception, Gary Girouard will perform neo-classical compositions from his acclaimed Naked Piano series. The evening's reception includes dessert and beverages. Since this is a black and white art exhibit, we invite you to attend in your favorite black and white attire!

Highfield Hall presents Robert Wyatt lecture/recital: “Chopin in Paris” Saturday, April 10, 10 am to noon Highfield Hall, 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth Robert Wyatt, Director of Music at Highfield Hall, will present a lecture/recital entitled “Chopin in Paris” on Saturday, April 10 from 10:00 am to noon. The program was previously presented at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., where Dr. Wyatt has been a lecturer for more than 15 years. Wyatt’s live piano performance will highlight the morning’s program during which he will play at least 10 Chopin works. Tickets are $20 per person and are available for purchase online at www.highfieldhall.org or by calling (508)495-1878.

More Information: Highfield Hall is the heart of Falmouth’s cultural and community life, an engaging historic property where the public can participate in year-round programs and events in the arts, music, cooking and nature. Highfield Hall is operated by Historic Highfield, Inc., a nonprofit organization founded in 1994 to save, restore, and operate the 1878 mansion, located at 56 Highfield Drive, off Depot Avenue, in Falmouth. Directions and information about our programs and events can be found at www.highfieldhall.org or by calling (508) 495-1878.

Highfield Hall presents: Three’s a Charm with Triple Helix Sunday, April 18, 4:00 pm Highfield Hall, Falmouth Featuring Bayla Keyes, violin; Rhonda Rider, cello; and Lois Shapiro, piano. In addition to presenting superb traditional concerts, this sensational piano trio presents discussion-recitals which offer listeners new perspectives and insights. The Los Angeles Times notes that “Triple Helix is clearly something special…the players have a splendid musical chemistry with virtually perfect dynamic balance, a firm collective sense of rhythm, and fervor and authority when needed.” Tickets $25; www.highfieldhall.org (508)495-1878x313.

More Information: Highfield Hall is the heart of Falmouth’s cultural and community life, an engaging historic property where the public can participate in year-round programs and events in the arts, music, cooking and nature. Highfield Hall is operated by Historic Highfield, Inc., a nonprofit organization founded in 1994 to save, restore, and operate the 1878 mansion, located at 56 Highfield Drive, off Depot Avenue, in Falmouth. Directions and information about our programs and events can be found at www.highfieldhall.org or by calling (508) 495-1878.

Violinist Charles Sherba, instructor at the Conservatory and concertmaster of the Simon Sinfonietta, performs with his wife, violist Consuela Sherba, who serves as Artistic Director of Aurea. Mr. Sherba holds the Heidi and Chester Kirk concertmaster chair of the Rhode Island Philharmonic, where he has served as concertmaster since 1987. He is a founding member of the Rhode Island-based ensemble Aurea, and teaches at Brown University and the Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School. He has performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Milwaukee Symphony, the New Hampshire Symphony, the Vermont Symphony, the Boston Classical Orchestra, the Charleston String Quartet, and served as concertmaster of the West Virginia Symphony, the Atlanta Ballet, and the Atlanta Chamber Orchestra.

Art Exhibit: Addison Art at Highfield Hall Wednesday, April 28 through Wednesday, June 9 Highfield Hall, Falmouth Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm; Closed Saturday. OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, May 7 from 5 to 7pm; Wine and cheese reception with the artists; Free and open to the public. Addison Art Gallery of Orleans will bring five of its outstanding artists to Highfield Hall in an exhibition that focuses on homes and interior spaces. Artists include Penny Billings, Garry Gilmartin, Mary Moquin, Nick Patten and Paul Schulenburg. This stunning show is curated by Helen Addison, owner of Addison Art Gallery. Her gallery has been hailed by Cape Arts Review as having become "the gallery of choice for a large number of collectors, as well as the home of some of the most sought-after artists on Cape Cod. More info at www.highfieldhall.org.

Mark Crociati specializes in clarinet and saxophone. He is an accomplished Yale graduate with an exceptional reputation and record. Anne F. Perrault is one of New England’s most sought-after piano soloists and is an instructor at the Cape Cod Conservatory. Their program for the evening includes: Three Fantasy Pieces for Clarinet & Piano, Op. 73 Robert Schumann Premiere Rhapsody pour Clarinet Claude Debussy Sonata in E flat Major, Op. 120 No. 2 Johannes Brahms Introduction, Theme and Variations Giachino Rossini

Sweet and Low Down at the Cotton Club Saturday, May 1, 10:00 am– 12:00 pm Highfield Hall, Falmouth A reprise of a lecture by American music specialist Robert Wyatt previously presented at the Smithsonian Institution. Wyatt will perform rags by Scott Joplin and Joseph White, and George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. He will play recordings of Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Ethel Waters, Benny Goodman, and others. Video and newsreel clips of the ‘20s, ‘30s, and 40’s meld into a musical collage of the Cotton Club’s heyday along with videotaped reminiscences about Ellington by Alvin Ailey, Jean Bach, Cab Calloway, Kitty Carlisle, Mercedes Mercer, Ruth Ellington, and John Hammond. Tickets $20.00; www.highfieldhall.org (508)495-1878x313.

More Information: Highfield Hall is the heart of Falmouth’s cultural and community life, an engaging historic property where the public can participate in year-round programs and events in the arts, music, cooking and nature. Highfield Hall is operated by Historic Highfield, Inc., a nonprofit organization founded in 1994 to save, restore, and operate the 1878 mansion, located at 56 Highfield Drive, off Depot Avenue, in Falmouth. Directions and information about programs and events can be found at www.highfieldhall.org or by calling (508) 495-1878.