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ONGOING EVENTS
“A Short Life and Merry: The Pirates of New England”
Event date: Starts April 1, 2007
Time: Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Heritage Museums & Gardens, 67 Grove St. Sandwich
Discover the story of New England’s connection to some of the most famous pirates in history, including Sir Henry Morgan, Thomas Paine, Captain Kidd and Black Sam Bellamy.
Cost: Free with museum admission
Information: 508-888-3300 or www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org
Bike Rentals at Little Capistrano Bike Shop
Event date: May 1-31
Location: The Little Capistrano Bike Shop, 30 Salt Pond Rd. Eastham
Bike through the Nauset National Seashore Bike Trail to Coast Guard Beach and the Coast Guard House. Then bike to the Nauset Lighthouse and 3 Sisters Lighthouses. Three-hour Bike & Helmet Rental is $12 per person.
Information: 508-255-6515 www.capecodbike.com
Bike Rentals at Corner Cycle Cape Cod
Event date: May 1-31
Location: 115 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth
Information: http://www.falmouthchamber.com/link.php?id=3492&cat=283
Creative Arts Center Student Exhibit
Event date: May 4-23
Time: Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Creative Arts Center, Crowell Road, Chatham
Information: 508-945-3583 or www.CapeCodCreativeArts.org
Highland Lighthouse tours
Event date: Opening May 17th for the season
Time: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Highland Light Road, North Truro
Climb to the top of the lighthouse and view a video depicting the history, moving and re-lighting of Highland Light. Children must be 51 inches tall to climb stairs.
Cost: $4 admission
Information: 508-487-1121, www.trurohistorical.org
Kayak Rentals at Cape Cod Windsurfing & Watersports
Event date: May 1-31
Location: 350 Quaker Road, North Falmouth
Information: http://www.falmouthchamber.com/link.php?id=2567&cat=297
Kayak Rentals at Cape Cod Kayak
Event date: May 1-31
Location: 1270 Route 28A, Cataumet
Information: http://www.falmouthchamber.com/link.php?id=2313&cat=297
Making Art Demonstration
Event date: May 14-18
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth
A gathering of maritime artists at work in the Great Hall, including a sailor’s valentine maker, model ship builder and Nantucket Lightship basket maker.
Information: Contact the Cultural Center for details. 508-394-7100 or www.cultural-center.org
Maritime Movies in May
Event date: May 5, 12 and 19
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: South Yarmouth Library, 312 Old Main Street, S.Yarmouth
Showing of maritime-themed movies at the library. Refreshments served.
The 2008 Regional Exhibit of the American Society of Marine Artists
Event date: May 7 – June 15
Location: Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth
A world-class exhibit by an organization that traditionally shows its work in prominent museums and has chosen the Cultural Center for its New England Regional show. The entire Cultural Center will be consumed with this exhibit of incredible marine paintings and other art. The Opening Gala Reception on May 10 will feature excellent food and entertainment and a chance to meet many of the artists and view their art.
Information: Contact the Cultural Center for details. 508-394-7100 or http://www.cultural-center.org/.
Tour the Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center
Event date: Reopens for the season on May 8
Time: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday
Location: Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center, US Coast Guard Station and
Sandwich Marina, Ed Moffitt Drive in Sandwich
Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center reopens for the season! Explore the rich history, fascinating features and vigilant operation of the Cape Cod Canal. Highlights include a 41-foot patrol boat, live radar & camera images of the waterway, a small theater with films on Canal history, and interactive exhibits for all ages.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-833-9678 or www.capecodcanal.us
Waters of Cape Cod exhibition
Event date: May 1-June 1
Event time: Open during museum hours
Event location: Cape Cod Museum of Art, Route 6A, Dennis
Enjoy paintings of Cape artists of and about the sea, from the permanent collection.
Cost: $8 admission
Information: 508-385-4477, www.ccmoa.org
Woods Hole Science Aquarium
Event date: May 1-31
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Woods Hole Science Aquarium, Albatross Street, Woods Hole
Information: www.nefsc.noaa.gov
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