Name: Opening Reception
Start: 2026-08-07T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Falmouth Art Center

Falmouth Art Center

Friday, August 7| 5-7 PM | Falmouth Art Center, 137 Gifford St, Falmouth | 508.540.3304
The Opening Reception for two new shows is scheduled for Friday, August 7, 5 – 7pm. In addition, visit our classroom to see paintings inspired by the 2026 Hydrangea Fest Gardens.
The Reception is potluck: Bring an appetizer (sweet or savory) or a beverage to share. This event is free and open to the public.
Falmouth Art Center, 137 Gifford Street, Falmouth Free and open daily: Mon–Fri 9am–4pm; Sat 10am–2pm; Sun 1–4pm

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Friday, August 7| 5-7 PM | Falmouth Art Center, 137 Gifford St, Falmouth | 508.540.3304
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August 1 - 31| Hermann Gallery | Falmouth Art Center 
Our biggest exhibition of the year is back with 139 diverse pieces of local art! Michael Palmer, recently retired Town of Falmouth Town Clerk, picked his favorite 14 works to receive this year's blue ribbons. The following artists received blue ribbons for their work: Arlene Cloninger, Lyn Coffey, Marian Colman, Judith Fai, Emily Ferguson, Brook Howard Keane, Michael Klehm, Preston MacAndrews, Bill Noble, Rowland Scherman, Diane Scotti, Desiree Tedford, Jim Weinberg and David Williamson.
The Opening Reception for this show is scheduled for Friday, August 7, 5 – 7pm. This reception is also for three additional shows Loom to Canvas and exhibition of paintings and textiles by Leslie Voiers; Marine Snow: A Lyrical Meditation by Dr. Clarissa Karthauser and Laurie Kaplowitz; and Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival paintings.
Falmouth Art Center, 137 Gifford Street, Falmouth 
Free and open daily: Mon–Fri 9am–4pm; Sat 10am–2pm; Sun 1–4pm
The Puddle Jumper by diane scotti
The Falmouth Art Center, a nonprofit founded in 1966, supports the visual arts through education and exhibitions for all ages and abilities.

Local Event: Falmouth Art Center Presents: Members Blue Ribbon

Falmouth Art Center Presents: Members Blue Ribbon

August 1 - 31| Hermann Gallery | Falmouth Art Center 
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West Falmouth Library

The library’s Artist of the Month for August is watercolor artist <a href="https://www.mariancolmanart.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Marian Colman</a>. Items on display are for sale.
Marian Colman has been an artist and art educator for more than 40 years. She has an MAE from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth and has taught K-12 Visual Arts in Colorado and Massachusetts. She retired as an instructor in the Art Education department of the University of Minnesota-Duluth where she taught watercolor and mentored pre-service art education students. Marian discovered watercolor in 1988 while studying with Jane A’Lee Heyerdahl at Cape Cod Community College. The love of the medium continues to challenge and inspire her. Her passion lies in painting the light and atmosphere of the coastal areas of Cape Cod and Cape Ann. She has studied with Cheng Khee Chee, John Salminen, Dale Latinen, Andy Evansen and Tom Hoffman. She is a member of the Falmouth Art center, the South Cape Artists, the Barnstable Plein Air Painters and a juried artist member of both the Cape Cod Art Association and the Rockport Art Association. Recently Marian has moved part time to the north shore where she looks forward to connecting with local artists and art associations.
Please visit her web site at <a href="https://www.mariancolmanart.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mariancolmanart.com</a>.

Local Event: August Artist of the Month is Marian Colman

August Artist of the Month is Marian Colman

The library’s Artist of the Month for August is watercolor artist Marian Colman. Items on display are for sale.
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Falmouth Historical Society

Women’s History – 10:30am – Friday, August 7th, 14th, 21st, &amp; 28th
This walking tours delves into the less familiar history of Falmouth as we introduce you to a few of the notable women who made – and continue to make – their mark in Falmouth. Along the way, you will meet educators, abolitionists, suffragettes and storytellers. The tour features their stories and will give you new insight into the history of Falmouth.Meet at the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time, registration not required). Free, donations welcome. No need to register.View our Historical Walking Tour page for more information. <a href="https://museumsonthegreen.org/2022-historic-walking-tours/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgg8uimnbgO1agwzfntpVwjHOePatwzoiQ29CzCd7IuWJmGuum9j54jqQ4PK_aem_Kj1SO4lOjefudW-cn0WOWw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://museumsonthegreen.org/2022-historic-walking-tours/</a>

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Falmouth Historical Society and Cape Cod Music Society proudly present the Fourth Annual “A Night At The Movies” concert on Friday, August 7th, 2026 at 5-7:30pm at the Falmouth Historical Society – Museums on the Green.
This exciting outdoor summer concert is inspired by the spirit of “Pops in the Park” and will feature an unforgettable evening of music from film, television, Broadway, and popular classics performed by the Cape Cod String Quartet – Dan Flonta, Jeff Pearson, Sofia Nikas, Nancy Torrente, and special guests – Emma Fahle, Anna McEntee, Zack Johnson, Bart Weisman, Andy Troyanos, Eric Williams, Jonathan Weir and James Peterson.
Set in the beautiful and historic Museums on the Green campus, audiences can expect a relaxed summer atmosphere filled with movie favorites, beloved melodies, exciting crossover performances, and live entertainment under the Cape Cod sky. The song selections echo Falmouth maritime history from the shark filled waters of Jaws filmed just across Vineyard Sound on Martha’s Vineyard, to the age of pirates, privateers, and whaling captains that once sailed from Falmouth Harbor, to the soaring anthem “Con Te Partirò” reflecting the voyages, departures, and immigrant journeys that shaped this maritime community. This concert will be an unforgettable evening where music meets the history and spirit of Falmouth.
A complimentary reception with drinks and snacks will be offered during intermission.*Update 8/3/26: Seating will be available for all guests. If you have a favorite lawn chair and would like to enjoy the concert from the lawn, you are welcome to bring it for your comfort. We look forward to seeing you on Friday!*
Rain Date: Friday, September 4th, 2026
This annual concert continues our mission of bringing high-quality live music performances to the Cape Cod community while supporting arts education and young musicians throughout the region.
We look forward to sharing this memorable summer evening of music and community with you!
Tickets: $45 Museums on the Green members, $55 non-member. Please register in advance, limited availability.

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Falmouth Historical Society and Cape Cod Music Society proudly present the Fourth Annual “A Night At The Movies” concert on...

Summer Concert with Cape Cod String Quartet – Fourth Annual “A Night At The Movies” concert

Have you ever wondered what’s going on below the water surface of West Falmouth harbor? Come find out at this library presentation on Friday, August 7 at 5 p.m. Co-hosted by <a href="https://www.chapoquoityachtclub.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chapoquoit Yacht Club</a> with local experts, scientists Melanie Hayn, Mirta Teichberg &amp; Sarah Merolla. Together, they’ll provide an interactive talk and demonstrations about the harbor ecosystem, its challenges and organisms, from algae and seagrass to snails and scallops. Free and open to all.
With over 30 combined years of studying the harbor, three Woods Hole scientists will tell you the story of the ecology of West Falmouth harbor and how it’s been changing. Melanie Hayn has been studying the harbor for 20+ years as part of a team of experts from Cornell University and the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, working to understand the impact of nitrogen on the eelgrass habitat and general health of the harbor. She’s now working with the Buzzards Bay Coalition with a focus on restoration. Mirta Teichberg is a scientist at MBL who has been studying seagrasses around the world for decades. For the past five years she has been working on eelgrass health and restoration strategies in West Falmouth harbor and around the Cape with research technician, Sarah Merolla.

Local Event: Ecology of West Falmouth Harbor

Ecology of West Falmouth Harbor

Have you ever wondered what’s going on below the water surface of West Falmouth harbor? Come find out at this library...

Cornelia Clapp Auditorium

Whether you’re in Woods Hole or halfway around the world, join us for this venerable MBL lecture series.
Lectures are free and open to the public for in-person and virtual attendance.“The Microbiome: From Guts to Lungs” - George O’Toole, DartmouthThe human gut microbiome (the microbes in your intestine) are sometimes considered the largest organ in the human body. In fact, we are made of equal numbers of human cells and bacterial cells. There is a growing appreciation that the microbes in the gut can impact distant body sites, including the brain and the airway. By studying infants and children with cystic fibrosis (CF), we reveal that the best way to predict disease in the airway is the composition of the microbes in the gut. Jumping off from this observation, we show evidence for this gut-to-lung connection we call the “gut-lung axis.” I’ll discuss how we’ve moved from a clinical observation, to understanding some fundamental microbe-host connections, to taking the first steps toward a therapy to treat airway diseases like CF using a gut-focused probiotic.
George O’Toole joined the Geisel School of Medicine as an Assistant Professor in 1999 and was promoted to Professor in 2010. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with Dr. Jorge Escalante-Semerena and performed postdoctoral studies at Harvard Medical School as a Damon-Runyon and Hood Fellow with Dr. Roberto Kolter. O’Toole’s honors include an NSF Career Award, Dupont Young Investigator Award, Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences, election as a fellow of AAAS and the American Academy of Microbiology and serving as Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Bacteriology. O’Toole’s laboratory studies surface-associated microbial communities called biofilms, including how these communities form and how we can destroy them. They also study the microbial communities in the gut and the airway of people with cystic fibrosis, and how the gut and airway communicate to influence health.No registration required for in-person attendance. Doors open at 7:30 PM, lectures start at 8:00 PM.

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MBL Friday Evening Lecture Series: George O’Toole, Dartmouth

Men’s Ministries Welcomes Men of all Ages
Falmouth Baptist Church’s Men’s Ministries welcomes men of all ages to their Saturday morning Bible study from 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM. This Saturday, July 25 the emphasis will be on Galatians 3:1-14, Faith Brings Righteousness.&nbsp;
&nbsp;The hour will include a time of teaching, conversation, fellowship, and prayer. COME, JOIN THE DISCUSSION! Coffee and light refreshments will be available.
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The church is located at 60 Central Park Court. Additional information is available at Falmouth.church

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Men's Bible Study

Men’s Ministries Welcomes Men of all Ages
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The Rainmaker —AClassic American Tale 
Brings Love, Hope, and Faith to Hyannis Arts Hall Stage 

Hyannis Arts Hall and Back Porch Theater present the N. Richard Nash play The Rainmaker,
a tale of love, hope, and faith in ourselves and each other, from Thursday, August 6 through Sunday, August 9. A surprise hit of the 2025 summer season for the Sandwich Arts Alliance, The Rainmaker brings a unique blend of humor and insight into the human heart to Hyannis Arts Hall, an emerging hub for music, theater, and film in the historic East End of Hyannis, behind the Federated Church of Hyannis, at 81 Willow Avenue 
“A tale of love, a tale of hope, a tale of faith - in ourselves and in each other. At a time of paralyzing drought in the West, where ‘the only thing we have to fear is fear itself,’ we discover Lizzie, a girl whose father and two brothers are worried as much about her becoming an old maid as they are about their dying cattle — when out of nowhere appears an unexpected visitor. Honey-tongued and grandiose, he promises rain. For $100. And the rain comes. And so does love.”
Massachusetts and Cape Cod actorsNeil McGarry and Miranda Jonte return in this American classic. The two will also codirect the production. Funny honest, and sincere, The Rainmakeris a quintessential piece of Americana, and a timeless romance. 
Tickets can be found at <a href="https://www.hyannisartshall.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">hyannisartshall.com</a> or <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993688308399?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">on Eventbrite.com</a>, for $35 general admission including fees. Senior/Student/Military admission is $30. Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7 pm. Sunday at 2 pm. 

Hyannis Arts Hall is part of the 501[c]3 nonprofit <a href="https://www.hyannisartshall.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hyannis Arts &amp; Film</a>, along with Hyannis Film Festival and Hyannis Arts &amp; Flea. The organization is devoted to bringing the performing arts and culture to Hyannis and Cape Cod, and to boost the local economy.
Find <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559778658135" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hyannis Arts Hall</a> at<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hyannis+Arts+Hall/@41.6547164,-70.2816502,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89fb31162ce081a7:0xb1ca756aaeca2b0!8m2!3d41.6547164!4d-70.2816502!16s/g/11md3z91gd?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw==" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">81 Willow Avenue</a> across from Centerville Dry Cleaners, footsteps down the gated walkway alongside the Federated Church of Hyannis, at 320 Main Street. Visit HAH on social media or at hyannisartshall.com. For more information, call managing director William Ferrall at 508-228-8535, or email hyannisartshall@gmail.com.

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The Rainmaker —AClassic American Tale 
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The Rainmaker — a classic American tale — on stage at Hyannis Arts Hall

Falmouth Baptist Church is hosting an&nbsp;Illumination Station&nbsp;Vacation Bible School program at 6 pm. Children ages pre-K through entering sixth grade are welcome to join in a week of Bible skits/stories, High-energy, joy-filled Music, Games, Crafts, and Snacks. The program runs until 8:15 pm. The event is FREE and every station will be FUN!
The church is located at 60 Central Park Court. For more information, answers to frequently asked questions, and to register your child, please visit http://falmouth.church/vbs

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Illumination Station VBS

Falmouth Baptist Church is hosting an Illumination Station Vacation Bible School program at 6 pm. Children ages pre-K through...

Corruption, Crime, and Politics 
 
New England Talk Radio Icon Howie Carr&nbsp;Brings&nbsp;Passion, Wit to Hyannis Arts Hall Stage 

Hyannis Arts Hall presents New England talk radio legend and New York Times best-selling author Howie Carr, on stage Sunday, August 16 from 4 to 5:30 pm. Carr, host of the largest syndicated talk radio show in New England, will bring his unmistakable blend of outspoken passion and confrontational conservative politics to the Hyannis Arts Hall. The hall continues as an emerging hub for music, theater and film in the Historic East End of Hyannis, located at 81 Willow Avenue, across from the former Plymouth &amp; Brockton bus terminal.
Howie Carr is one of the most potent local hosts in talk radio today, bringing an extremely loyal and active listenership.~ Michael Harrison, Talkers MagazineTICKETS&nbsp;on Eventbrite.com
In 2015, Howie Carr launched The Howie Carr Radio Network, the first host-owned radio network in New England. Carr quickly grew his network from a few stations in Massachusetts to more than 20 terrestrial radio stations across New England. The Howie Carr Radio Network is the only radio network reaching a majority of the 14 million people living in New England.Carr has authored numerous books, including the bestselling The Brothers Bulger, Hitman, and other works focused on Boston’s underworld and political corruption. Copies of some titles will be available for sale at his appearance.
 
Doors will open 30 minutes before the 4 pm talk, with seating on a first come first served basis except for contributor ticket holders, who will be seated in front rows. Beverages, and snacks will be available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1995981771208?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com</a>
for $35 general admission including fees; $100 for contributing tickets. Or visit Hyannis Art Hall for a direct link to tickets. Proceeds benefit Hyannis Arts Hall.
Hyannis Arts Hall is part of the 501[c]3 nonprofit Hyannis Arts &amp; Film, along with Hyannis Film Festival and Hyannis Arts &amp; Flea. Hyannis Arts &amp; Film is devoted to bringing the performing arts and cultural events to Hyannis and Cape Cod, with an additional mission to boost the local economy. Hyannis Arts Hall may also be rented for events.
Find <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559778658135" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hyannis Arts Hall</a> at<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hyannis+Arts+Hall/@41.6547164,-70.2816502,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89fb31162ce081a7:0xb1ca756aaeca2b0!8m2!3d41.6547164!4d-70.2816502!16s/g/11md3z91gd?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw==" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">81Willow Avenue</a> across from Centerville Dry Cleaners,
footsteps down the gated walkway alongside the Federated Church of Hyannis, at 320 Main Street. Visit HAH on social media or at hyannisartshall.com. For more information, call managing director William Ferrall at 508-228-8535, or email hyannisartshall@gmail.com.

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Talk Radio Icon HOWIE CARR on Corruption, Crime, & Politics at Hyannis Arts Hall

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Our mission is simple: make HOA management easier, more transparent, and more human—for boards, homeowners, and neighborhoods across the country....

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Sea Stars Early Learning Center

Sea Stars Early Learning Center offers a balanced program that incorporates play-based learning, structured lessons, and physical activities. Children are encouraged to explore their interests, whether through music, art, science, or outdoor exploration. There’s a focus on developmental milestones, including fine motor skills, communication, and social interaction. The facility focuses on helping children develop strong social skills through group activities, games, and cooperative learning. There’s an emphasis on emotional intelligence, teaching kids how to manage their feelings and resolve conflicts peacefully. Our amazing helps kids learn to share, collaborate, and support one another, fostering a sense of community. The facility embraces children from all backgrounds and is sensitive to cultural differences, making sure all children feel accepted and valued. The facility features a large, secure outdoor play area with age-appropriate equipment. Children spend plenty of time outdoors, engaging in physical play and exploring nature. There may also be gardening activities. The building is designed with child safety in mind, featuring soft corners, non-toxic materials, and secure fencing around outdoor areas. Access points are monitored and locked to ensure only authorized individuals can enter. There’s a first aid kit and trained staff on hand at all times to handle any emergencies. The classrooms and play areas are spotless, with an abundance of natural light streaming in through large windows. The space is well-organized, with age-appropriate toys, books, and learning materials accessible to children. There’s a cozy reading nook, art stations, and sensory play areas where kids can explore their creativity. Our staff is certified in child development, first aid, and CPR, but they also have a genuine passion for working with children. Melissa Anderson and Leigh-Ellen Ferreira are two Falmouth natives who have spent many years working with children.

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