Valentine’s Day on Cape Cod

Still trying to decide how you want to spend your Valentine’s Day and eve? For those last minute planners who want to enjoy a delicious meal with those you love, we have a selected a few of our favorite restaurants serving a special dinner package. We have also outlined a few fun and unique ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day Cape Cod style!

Why not celebrate Valentine’s Day in grand style at Mashpee Commons on Sunday, February 12 from 12-4pm! Surprise your loved ones with a romantic Horse-Drawn Carriage ride around the Commons, then catch a movie at Regal Cinemas or dinner and drinks at one of their award-winning restaurants. Provided by Paradise Stables of West Yarmouth, the carriages are beautiful white and black vis-à-vis limos, each pulled by two Percheron draft horses. The first 150 couples in line will receive a complimentary red rose from Verde Floral Design and a Red Hot goodie bag to help plan the special day. Each bag will be filled with gifts from our fine boutiques and restaurants including Roberto Coin, New Balance, Ghelfi’s Candies of Cape Cod, The Tinder Box, In the Pink and Bleu French Bistro. Pick-up and drop-off locations for the Carriage Rides will be located at the entrance to Williams Sonoma on Market Street.  This is a free event and open to the public. (more…)

Cape Cod Happening This Weekend: Feb 3 – Feb 5 2012

There is a lot going on around the cape this weekend! The big game is Sunday creating a fever pitch of energy around here of late, with lots of parties and other football related events happening. However for those of you who are not in the mood for pre, during and post game partying, never fear … there is plenty to do otherwise. Here are a few of our favorites to share with you.  Remember no matter what you choose, relax and enjoy! Go Pats!

KIDS/FAMILY

The Woods Hole Public Library at 581 Woods Hole Rd, continues their Kids Winter Film Series at 3pm on Saturday, February 4. This event is FREE and the film will be shown in the lower level meeting room. The Library cannot divulge the movie title in print but it is based on a honey-loving furry fellow from the book by A.A. Milne. He has become loved by generations of children, both here and in England, where he was created along with his friend Christopher Robin.  For additional information please call the library at 508-548-8961. (more…)

New Year’s Eve Happenings

It is almost 2012, can you imagine another year has almost come to an end! For some of us this means quietly ushering in the New Year, making our own personal resolutions for a fresh start, maybe sharing a delicious meal with someone we love; and for others this means rocking in the New Year with a party and some live music and dancing. Whichever option best suits you, we have compiled a comprehensive listing of  New Year’s events throughout the cape sure to offer a little something for everyone! For detailed menu offerings and additional information on any of the events listed below please just click on the venue name to be directed to their website. This listing will grow and change so please check back often. (more…)

Cape Cod Happening This Weekend

The weekend is here and a special one at that, with today being Veteran’s Day. Let’s remember and celebrate in our own way to say thank you to all who have served and fought for the freedoms we have to enjoy these weekend events!

There is a mix of happenings this weekend around the Cape, from holiday festivals to live music and kids events. The weather may be more typical of New England November days, yet there is plenty to do to stay active! Here are just a few of our favorite picks for this weekend.

On Friday the 11^th The Cape Cod Children’s Museum is holding their annual Veteran’s Day Fall Festival from 10:30am-2:00pm. There will be various games, activities and arts and crafts for the whole family. There will also be vendors situated throughout for some early holiday shopping! (more…)

National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day

Who doesn’t love a mid-Monday chocolate break.  Today, November 7, just happens to be National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day!

The darker the chocolate the better, we have all heard recently, eating or baking with at least a 70% dark chocolate to obtain the ‘heartiest’ health benefits. As you know chocolate is derived from the Cocoa Bean one of the most concentrated sources of flavanols, a subgroup of the natural antioxidant plant compounds called flavonoids. According to WebMD flavanoids help to reduce the risk of cardio vascular disease; and almonds contain Vitamin E, fiber, folic acid and help to lower cholesterol … so what a great healthy mix, right? (more…)

Cape Cod Happening This Weekend

Welcome to another weekend on the Cape! There will be a chill in the air these next few days making it feel like Halloween and a true late fall weekend. We have a few days full of frightful events; yet never fear, for those who have already had their fair share of candy corn and ghosts, there is still plenty to do. Here are just a few of our favorite picks for this weekend.

The Falmouth Theatre Guild Production of Jesus Christ Superstar opens on Friday the 28^th at the Highfield Theatre on Depot Ave in Falmouth. Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:00pm. Tickets $14.00 – $16.00

Tony Andrews Farm Harvest of Horrors Friday, October 29 6:30pm-9:00pm. There is a $10 admission fee. This runs on Saturday the 29th as well, same time. Please note this is for kids 10 and older and if under 16 you must be accompanied by an adult. (more…)

Rediscovering the Public Library

Remember the days when hanging out in the public library after school or on weekends was the thing to do? Finding a corner to call ‘home’ for those few hours, traveling the peaceful aisles savoring the sights of all the wonderful stories that were being told. When is the last time you remember spending time in a public library?

Cape Cod has some terrific public libraries that not only retain that wonderful spirit from years past, but also have a history deeply rooted in their community. The buildings are often an architectural find as well! A library is more than just a place to borrow a favorite book or find a reference for a paper or article that is being written, it can also offer a place for people to come together and share in storytelling or learning.  The beauty of a library is that the books are free. Electronic book readers are a fantastic idea, yet buying an e-reader is not always an option for everyone…reading a good book should be though. (more…)

A Bountiful Feast

Can you imagine that the 2011 holiday season is almost upon us? Already there are intermittent and beautiful autumn displays of colorful turkeys and cornucopia in shops around town. We do love Thanksgiving and all of the traditions and sharing of food, but for some, the holidays present many challenges not the least of which is being able to provide food for their families. The holidays I would imagine only magnify the stress for those who are currently struggling financially. (more…)

A Walk With Angels

The dreaded, but expected, writers block gripped like a vice around my head. So I walked, with my dog, studying his rhythmic and tidy little gallop as he scanned the area like a night watchman. I live in a neighborhood where pride is reflected in the well kept row of houses that line the street. It’s my ‘big loop’ walk that is both peaceful and invigorating at the same time. The streets are quiet but for the occasional car driving by and yet I can feel the houses looking back at me as I stroll past. We become where we live, and these houses can tell some wonderful stories! A beautiful evening walk with Willie and that familiar feeling of freedom helps to clear the senses. I realize that everything truly appears so interconnected, as I come home to find this quote I reference above on my computer … and voila, a lovely idea is born for beginning this new journey! Angels? Perhaps; but why not take a walk and decide for yourself. (more…)