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workshop is suitable for teachers Cape Cod & the Islands of all grade levels. Participants will be awarded 10 Professional (Fri-Sun 11/1-11/22) BreakDevelopment Points. 9am-7pm. fast with the Animals Members-$100; Non-membersWake up with Plimoth Planta$150. Plimoth Plantation, 137 tion’s Rare Breed animals includWarren Ave, Plymouth, 508-746ing Kerry and Milking Devon 1622 x8359 programservices@ cows, Arapawa goats, Wiltshire plimoth.org www.plimoth.org sheep, and Red Dorking chickens. Help us feed the kids, collect (Sat & Suns 11/1-11/29) 1627 eggs, and brush the cows. This Harvest Dinner with the Pilfamily- friendly program is a grims great opportunity for a hands-on, Experience a tasty bit of Ameribehind-the-scenes look at the ca’s past. Join us in the year 1627 care and training of the special for an evening of entertainment animals that live in the 1627 and hospitality with the residents English Village. When the chores of the English Village. Sit down are done, enjoy a simple breakto a “groaning board” filled with fast. 8am-10am. Members Adult finest food that this season of $14, Child (6-12) $7; Non-memplenty has to offer. Discover ber Adult $20, Child (6-12) $10. the table manners that traveled Space is limited to 15 particiacross the Atlantic with the “Pilpants. Pre-registration is regrims,” (remember not to wipe quired. To register, please contact your mouth with the tablecloth!) Kathy Roncarati at (508) 746and find out about what really 1622 X 8114 or kroncarati@ happened at the harvest celebraplimoth.org Plymouth Plantation, tion of 1621. During dinner, you 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, will be entertained with psalms 508-746-1622 www.plimoth.org and songs and perhaps you will be convinced to join in singing (Sat. 11/1-Thu. 11/27) Twia round or two. 5:30pm. Adult: light Lantern Ghost Tour $60.95, Child (12 & under) Come with a canned good and $43.95. Adult Member: $41.95, receive $1 off Twilight Lantern Child Member: $31.95. Prices Ghost Tour. All canned goods include museum admission and donated to a local food pantry. tax. Advance reservations re7:30pm. For more info call 508quired. Call soon to avoid disap866-5111 www.deadofnightghostpointment. Plymouth Plantation, tours.com 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, 508-746-1622 ext 8353 www. (Sat. 11/1) Teaching Thanksplimoth.org giving Featuring living history sites, (Thu. 11/6)) Artscape hands-on activities, presentations You are cordially invited to join the by museum staff, working groups Hyannis Main Street community using primary sources and, best the first Thur. of every month for of all, a meal of period Wama collective open house of gallerpanoag and English foods. This ies and shops all within walking

distance of each other. Our Artscape Exclusives offer venues for local artists to show their work on Main Street, as well as a chance for the galleries to feature various artistic mediums. Meet, greet, eat, and shop for local and unique art. Visit any one of the galleries or special events on Main Street in Hyannis, and receive 20% off of your dinner at one of our participating restaurants. Event time: 5pm-8pm. Hyannis Main Street, Hyannis 508775-7982 e-mail: [email protected] www.hyannismainstreet.com/Artscape (Thu. 11/6) 5th Annual Taste of the Town Featuring 20+ restaurants and 60+ wines. This event will be held at the Grand Ballroom Radisson Hotel, 180 Water St. Plymouth 508-747-4900 (Thu. 11/6-Sun. 12/7)The Member of the Wedding In 1945 in a small southern town, 12 year old Frankie Adams, motherless since birth, is nurtured by the family’s wise and loving black cook, Berenice. Her brother Jarvis’s imminent marriage causes Frankie to act upon her yearning to belong and connect to a wider world. This is our choice for an American classic this season and the play that launched the career of a young actress named Julie Harris, to whom we dedicate our production. Thu-Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm except 11/9. $20. CapeRep Theatre, 3299 Rte. 6A, Brewster, 508-896-1888 [email protected] www.caperep.org (Fri. 11/7) Opening Reception-National Drawing Show

(Sat. 11/8-11/9) Veteran’s Day Weekend Special activities for the entire family. Plymouth Plantation, 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, 508746-1622 (Sat. 11/8-Sun. 11/9) Courtyard Harvest Buffet Join us in the Courtyard for a delectable selection of fall favorites from Giving Thanks: Thanksgiving Recipes and History from Pilgrims to Pumpkin Pie by Plimoth’s food historian, Kathleen Curtin. 11am-4pm. Come on by-reservations not required. Museum admission required. Plymouth Plantation, 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, 508-7461622 www.plimoth.org (Fri-Sun 11/14-11/30) Christmas Festival of Lights Over 7 million lights throughout the park, a 2-mile train ride, animated holiday displays, an indoor play area and visits with Santa. Parking is free. Open daily in December-January 4th. Call or visit website for hours. Edaville USA, 7 EDA Avenue, Carver, 508-866-8190 www.edaville.com (Fri. 11/21) Free Patriotic Concert Tops in Blue, America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration. 7pm-10pm. Plymouth Memorial

Hall, Court Street, Plymouth, 508-746-1818 www.usathanksgiving.com (Fri-Sun. 11/21 thru 12/30) Spectacle of Lights

All new animated displays, model train and antique train exhibits, Santa Claus, millions of twinkling lights, free carousal ride and much more. 5-9pm. $10 Adults, $5 youths 6-16; Children 5 and under Free. Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, 508-888-3300 www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org (Sat. 11/22) America’s Hometown New England Food Festival 11am-4pm. Historic Waterfront, Pilgrim Memorial State Park, Plymouth, call for more info. 508-746-1818 www.usathanksgiving.com (Sat 11/22) Old Mother West Wind’s Christmas Crafts Fair Find something special for the holidays among our quality handmade wreaths, gifts and decorations. Enjoy some home-baked goods, mulled cider and a cup of our home-made clam chowder or chili. 10am-4pm. All proceeds benefit the educational programs of the Thornton W. Burgess Society. Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich, 508-888-6870 E-mail [email protected] www.

thorntonburgess.org (Sat. 11/22) America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade In 1621 America’s most famous immigrants, the Pilgrims, celebrated a harvest feast with their Wampanoag Neighbors. Come to Plymouth to celebrate this event with a Parade, Floats, Bands, the New England Food Festival and so much more. Come the night before to hear drum and bugle corps competition at Memorial Hall, which is Handicap Accessible. Plymouth, MA Call for more info 508.746.1818 www. usathanksgiving.com (Sat. 11/22) Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra - Classical II: Straight to the Heart Held in the Duxbury Performing Arts Center with a guest solo pianist. Bartok-Roumanian Folk Dancers; Mozart-Piano Concerto No.21, Elvira Madigan; Mendelssohn-Symphony No.3, Scottis. The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra call for more info 508-746-8008 [email protected] www.plymouthphil.org (Sat. 11/22) Thanksgiving Parade in Plymouth Celebrate America’s Hometown Holiday at the annual Thanksgiving Parade complete with bands, floats, costumed performers and drum & bugle corps performances. For more information go online to www.seeplymouth.com (Mon. 11/24-Fri. 11/28) Thanksgiving Week at Plimoth Plantation Celebrate the quintessential Thanksgiving experience at Plimoth Plantation. Be among the

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Celebrate the diversity of drawing, juried by Rachel Rosenfield Lafo, the Director of Curatorial Affairs at the DeCordova Museum. A large variety of original works will be on display and for sale. 6-8pm. South Shore Art Center, 119 Ripley Road, Cohasset, 781-383-2787 www.ssac.org

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thousands who make the annual pilgrimage to the museum to share in the holiday spirit. Visitors will explore the Plantation’s multiple sites, which include the Wampanoag Homesite, the 1627 English Village,, the Crafts Center and Mayflower II. In addition, a variety of Thanksgiving Dinners are offered to suit your budget and individual holiday needs, but keep in mind, dining reservations fill up quickly. Tickets include admission and are on sale now. For more details visit our Thanksgiving Dining page Plymouth Plantation, 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, 508-7461622 x8353 www.plimoth.org

(Thu. 11/27) Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument The annual lighting of the Pilgrim Monument, which celebrates the Pilgrims’ First Landing in America at Provincetown on November 11, 1620, is one of Cape Cod’s most beautiful traditions and one that is supported by PMPM’s members and friends. For a small donation, you can help support the traditional lighting of the Pilgrim Monument. Time: 5-7pm. Pilgrim Monument and Provinc-

etown Museum High Pole Hill Road, Provincetown, 508-4871310 www.pilgrim-monument.org (Thu. 11/27) Thanksgiving Day 5K Road Race Work up an appetite while supporting a great cause. Road race proceeds support fuel assistance for the Island’s elderly in need. Event is brought to you by the Oak Bluffs Road Race Committee. 8:30am. Admission Fee: $10 Oak Bluffs Police Station, Oak Bluffs Contact: Roger Wey 508693-7887 www.marthasvineyardtickets.com. (Fri. 11/28) Eat Like a Pilgrim Leave your forks behind and learn the 17th-century table manners that came to Plymouth with the English colonists! Don giant napkins, eat with your fingers and find out exactly how the colonists ate their porridge. Menu served family style. 12noon. Adult: $38.95, Child (12 & under) $28.95, Prices included museum admission and tax. Adult Member: $21.95, Child Member: $18.95. Advance reservations required.Call early to avoid disappointment. Plymouth Plantation, 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, 508-746-1622 ext 8353 www.plimoth.org (Fri. 11/28-11/29) Thanksgiving Day Weekend The largest Holiday Art Show on the Vineyard with over 85 IslandArtisans. Balsam wreaths and ceramic ornaments to start off the holiday season and gifts galore from the Islands finest artists and craftsmen. Fine jewelry,

glass, ceramics, fine art, clothing, book arts and much more. 10am4pm. Free Admission, Catered Food by Slice of Life of Oak Bluffs. $2 Parking fee helps to support the Vineyard Artisans/Craftsmens Scholarship for the Arts. Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury, 1067 State Rd, Vineyard Haven, 508-696-1020 www.vineyardartisans.com (Fri. 11/28) A Victorian Thanksgiving Dinner Spaces are all sold out for our Thanksgiving Day Victorian Dinners this year and this event (the day after the holiday) will be sold out soon, too. Celebrate the quintessential American Holiday at our Victorian Thanksgiving Dinner. Victorian hosts will take you back to the mid-19th century to experience a delightfully familiar holiday feast. Enjoy the sweet harmonies of period singers and remember your Thanksgiving experience with a complimentary posy and souvenir program. Join us for an unforgettable taste of the good old days. 1pm. Call for more datails. Plymouth Plantation, 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, 508-7461622 ext 8353 www.plimoth.org (Fri. 11/28-11/29) 13th Annual Vineyard Artisans Thanksgiving Festival 13th Annual Vineyard Artisans Holiday Festival features many of the Islands top craftspeople working in fiber arts, leather crafts, glass, home furnishings, painting, ceramics, paper, botanicals, mixed media, sculpture and photography. 10am-4pm. Rain or Shine. Free. Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury Contact: Andrea Rogers 508-693-8989 www.

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(Sat. 11/29) The Holiday Showcase Holiday shopping at our local shops, all under one roof along with Santa for the kids. Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce, Nantasket Ave, Nantasket Beach, Hull 781-925-9980 www. hullchamber.com