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Contact: Jenna Sammartino, 508-255-3421 ext. 0304
EASTHAM, Mass. – Summer is in full swing, and Cape Cod National Seashore is again hosting free evening events at the Salt Pond Visitor Center in August. Join music ensembles, performing artists, scientists, and historians to learn about the seashore’s resources and fascinating stories. Programs are held most Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and occasionally on Wednesdays and Fridays. All programs are free, wheelchair accessible, and most are supported by Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore, the national seashore’s philanthropic partner since 1987. Additional sponsorship of some programs is provided by the seashore’s education partner, America’s National Parks, operating stores in seashore visitor centers and the Keeper’s Shop and tours at Highland Light. Some programs will be held at the indoor auditorium; other programs will be held at the outdoor amphitheater on the shores of Salt Pond. Bring bug spray and a flashlight to outdoor programs.
Thursday, August 1, 7 pm: Toast and Jam A favorite Cape Cod duo, Tim Dickey and Julie Charland perform original bluegrass, modern folk, Americana, and more.
Tuesday, August 6, 7 pm: Delicious Wild-Harvest: Wampanoag Fishing, Shellfishing, and Whaling Technology Join Elizabeth and Jonathan James Perry for a presentation on coastal tribal community lifeways and seasonal hunting based on family tradition and historical accounts in the Northeast. They will also bring examples of their art and hand-crafted fishing gear.
Wednesdays, August 7 and 14, 6:30 pm: Romeo and Juliet When young Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love, an age-old vendetta between two powerful families erupts into bloodshed. Join Shakespeare Under the Stars, The Tilden Arts Center, and Cape Cod Community College for this timeless tale presented on Salt Pond’s outdoor stage.
Thursday, August 8, 7 pm: CrabGrass Bluegrass Band Old and new foot stompin’ music comes to you courtesy of this entertaining five-piece band.
Tuesday, August 13, 7 pm: Neal Nichols’ Geography Show Explore our world through this amazingly innovative and interactive program, created and presented by Neal Nichols, and especially geared toward young people.
Thursday, August 15, 6 pm: Mosquito Story Slam The Mosquito Story Slam is a live storytelling event and podcast now in its 6th season on the Outer Cape. Storytellers will have five minutes to tell a true story based on the theme, Mother Nature. Sign up at 5:30 pm, stories begin at 6. Sponsored by America’s National Parks.
Tuesday, August 20, 7 pm: Bauhaus Summers on the Outer Cape Join Cape Cod Modern House Trust founder Peter McMahon to learn about how the Outer Cape attracted many of the prime movers of the enormously influential Bauhaus architectural movement.
Friday, August 23, 7 pm: Symphony at the Seashore For the fourth summer, Cape Symphony, led by Artistic Director and Conductor Jung-Ho Pak, will again bring its beautiful music to the shores of Salt Pond. Enjoy heart-stirring patriotic tunes, Broadway hits, and even a bit of Disney magic! Free event; no tickets required. Pre-concert activities for children and families will be held from 6-6:45 pm.
Tuesday, August 27, 7 pm: A Sailor’s Valentine: An Evening of Storytelling Gather ‘round as master storyteller Linda “Schuyler” Ford enchants you with stories of mermaids, sailors, and the sea.
Thursday, August 29, 7pm: So Goodly a Land: How the Outer Cape’s Landscape and Environment Have Changed since the Landing of the Mayflower The seashore’s mapping specialist, Mark Adams, teams up with park historian Bill Burke for a free-ranging discussion looking back through time.
Last updated: July 17, 2019