VCC Top TEN Picks of the Week

Feb 1 to Feb 7

Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

The Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is one of Massachusetts Audubon's largest and most beautiful sanctuaries. Here visitors can explore more than 5 miles of magnificent nature trails that traverse salt marsh, pine woods, freshwater ponds, coastal heathland, sandplain, grassland, barrier beach, and tidal flats.
Our beautiful new nature center offers you the opportunity to view a wide array of natural history exhibits, including a bird watcher's corner, orientation map, habitat mural and a marine aquaria. This state-of-the-art environmental center also serves as the
focal point for many educational and entertaining programs that are offered year-round. Natural history cruises, canoe trips, Monomoy Island tours, bird walks, workshops, day camps, family programs and much, much more are available for your enjoyment at Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.

Location:
291 State Highway, Route 6
South Wellfleet, MA 02663

Times: Nature Center: Memorial Day to Columbus Day: Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Columbus Day to Memorial Day: Tuesday through Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trails: Open every day, 8 a.m. to dusk (8 p.m. in the summer).
Price: nonmembers is $3/adult, $2/child.
Contact Info:508-349-2615
http://www.massaudubon.org/NatureConnection/Sanctuaries/Wellfleet/index.php

Brewery Tour

Tour Cape Cod's only brewery and learn how beer is made. Tour takes about 45 minutes and is free. Children are welcome but must be supervised. Must be 21 to sample beers.

Location:
1336 Phinney's Lane
Hyannis
Times: 11 am Tuesday, 1pm Saturday
Price: Free
Contact Info: 508-790-4200
www.capecodbeer.com

Cape Cod National Seashore 2010 Winter Film Festival

Cape Cod National Seashore 2010 Winter Film Festival: "Comedy, Mayhem, Survival and Mutiny"

February 7 "Endurance"
February 14 "Fly Away Home"
February 21 "The Caine Mutiny"
February 28 "March of the Penguins"

Location:
Salt Pond Visitor Center
off Route 6
Eastham
Times: Sunday, February 7, 2010 01:30 PM
Price: Free
Contact Info:508-255-3421
http://www.nps.gov/caco

Cape Cod Chamber Music Ensemble

Cape Cod Chamber Music Ensemble –Under the direction of founder and bassoonist David Gallagher a concert will be presented of classic woodwind quintet music. Sponsored by the Friends of Brooks Free Library.

Location:
Brooks Free Library
739 Main Street
Harwich
Times: Sun., Feb. 7 – 2:00 p.m.
Price:
Contact Info: 508-430-7562
http://www.brooksfreelibrary.org

Edward Gorey House

Celebrating the life and works of Edward Gorey. Featuring and exhibit on Edward Gorey’s children’s books.

Location: 8 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port
Times: 11am-4pm Fri & Sat, 12pm Sun early October to late December
Price: Adults $5, students & seniors $3, children 6-12 $2
Contact Info: 508-362-3909

FIRST THINGS FIRST: A Regional Exhibition Presented by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod

The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod will present a major regional art exhibit entitled FIRST THINGS FIRST, at the Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Rd, Cotuit, from January 9 to February 6, 2010, Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. The show will feature over 50 established living Cape Cod artists who have created art that explores those things that are most important to them. To engage young viewers, art work will be displayed at a children’s eye level of 4 feet throughout the exhibit. In addition, a mini art library will be made available to visitors, and a series of child-friendly events will be scheduled over the course of the month. School groups are welcomed to the exhibit for free and will be given docent-led tours and art instruction customized to the age of the children. FIRST THINGS FIRST is presented thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation, and support from the Donald C. McGraw Foundation and Cape Cod Melody Tent.
Location:
Cotuit Center for the Arts
4404 Falmouth Rd
Cotuit MA 02635
Times: January 9 to February 6, 2010, Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Price: Free
Contact Info:Arts Foundation of Cape Cod
508-362-0066
info@artsfoundation.org
http://www.artsfoundation.org/first-things-first

Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen

Nature trails, jam kitchen, programs for kids & adults

Location:
6 Discovery Hill Road
E. Sandwich
Times: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1pm-4pm April to December; 10am-4pm Tue-Sat January to mid-April
Price: Admission by donation
Contact Info: 508-888-6870

Jason Bishop Illusionist

Dinner Theater: Comedy, Mystery, Music & More, doors open at 7:30pm Dinner & show (lavish buffet dinner and show): $45 per person plus tax and administrative fee. Fee is not a gratuity. Overnight packages available starting at $110 include dinner, show and room, per person, double occupancy, plus tax and administrative fee. Fee is not a tax. See show descriptions below.

Magic by Dave
Magic Dave’s award-winning performances are full of high energy, witty comedy, and mind-blowing miracles. Each show is a unique combination of wonder, fun and sheer enjoyment presented by one of Boston’s best magicians. Fun for the whole family!


Improv Asylum
This show features a cast of actors who bring together improvisation and sketch material. Taking suggestions from the audience, they create comedic scenes on the spot – nothing is predictable, anything can happen and it’s never the same show twice! Described as a “hilarious mix of Whose Line is it Anyway? meets Saturday Night Live!”.

Jon Stetson MENTALIST
Part mind reader, part magician and part comedian, Jon Stetson will keep the audience mesmerized and thoroughly entertained.

Mobfather
You are invited to the Scarplace mansion to attend a surprise 40th birthday party for the Mobfather - leader of the Boston Mafia. But it’s the guests who are surprised when gunshots are fired and the doors are blocked. There is no way out until the family honor has been restored and the killer captured. Enjoy an interactive murder mystery, a delicious meal and great live music.

Finnegan's Wake
The beloved Tim Finnegan has passed away and the grieving widow invites you to a real Irish wake with plenty of food, drink and laughter. This interactive, Celtic comedy is filled with tender ballads, rowdy reels and hilarious eulogies. This show is usually a sell-out, so reserve early.

Comedy On the Road
This is one of our most popular dinner theater offerings. Harmon-Marino brings you the very best in stand-up comedy from Boston and New York. You’ll recognize many acts from The Tonight Show, David Letterman and Conan O’Brien Shows. New headliners for the 2010 season! Mature content.

Location:
Cape Codder Resort
Route 132 and Bearses Way
Hyannis
Times:
Sat, 02/13: Jason Bishop Illusionist
Fri, 02/19: Magic by Dave
Sat, 02/20: Improv Asylum
Sat, 02/27: Comedy on the Road
Sat, 03/06: Mobfather
Fri, 03/12: Finnegan's Wake
Sat, 03/13: Finnegan's Wake
Sat, 03/20: Improv Asylum
Sat, 04/10: Comedy on the Road
Sat, 04/17: Magic by Dave
Fri, 04/23: Jon Stetson
Sat, 04/24: Improv Asylum
Sat, 05/01: Comedy on the Road

Price: see description
Contact Info:(508-771-3000
http://www.capecodderresort.com/