Tuesday, April 3 – Friday, May 2, 2008 in the main galleries
"Open Spaces II"
Presented by Highfield Hall, the Falmouth Artists Guild and the 300 Committee and sponsored by the Falmouth Cultural Council. In a reprise of a popular 2005 exhibition, these three organizations once again welcome local artists to submit works of art that celebrate Falmouth’s open spaces and historic places. Submissions may be made through the Falmouth Artist’s Guild, 508-540-3304.  Click here for a complete schedule of Open Spaces II events.
Reception Sunday, April 6, 2:30 - 4:00 pm

Pastries and Savories with the Regatta Restaurant
Tuesday, April 8   11:00 a.m.   $39
Join Regatta chef/owner Weldon Fizell and pastry chef Vanessa Benoit as they share some favorite easy hors d’oeuvres recipes using phyllo dough. They’ll also show you how to utilize the phyllo dough for some sweet recipes as well. Sure to be a big hit at your next party! Use the registration button above to register.

Musical Notes          (lecture/recital)
Thursday, April 10, 2008  11:00 am                    The  Guitar
The Guitar with Joseph Scott. One of the oldest of instruments with roots tracing back 5,000 years, the guitar has been a principal player in many traditions of world music. A master teacher and recitalist, Joseph Scott, will share the story enhanced with examples of traditional and novel repertoire. Purchase tickets using the button at the bottom of the page!

Nature Journaling and Bookmaking Workshop
Sunday, April 13   2:00 – 4:00 pm at Highfield Hall
For Families, Adults and Kids
Join Rebecca Noack, head of the Art Department for the Falmouth Public Schools, as she leads children and their favorite adults in this fun program for the family. Be inspired by the beautiful natural surroundings of Highfield Hall to create your own personal nature journal.  Mini, accordion and more complicated book styles will be taught with different styles being appropriate for different ability levels.  Create "stamps," collage, drawings, rubbings, textures, incorporating words, poetry, and embellishments. Meet on the back porch and in the Highfield Billiard Room. Advance registration with the Falmouth Artists Guild appreciated, 508-540-3304 or www.falmouthart.org, but not required. All materials supplied; feel free to bring your own items to use or add to your journal too. Rain or shine.

Workshop is free -- $5 material fee requested to cover supplies

Italian Cooking with Café Villaggio
Monday, April 14 6:00 – 8:00 pm   $39
Seafood, Italian Style
Chef Bartolomei will share some of his favorite Italian seafood dishes including the substantial cacciucco (seafood stew) and linguini with various seafood sauces. Use the registration button above or below to register. 

Trail Walk of Beebe Woods with Alison Robb
Tuesday, April 15, 10:00 a.m. meet at Highfield Hall
Alison Robb, founder of Nature’s Circle and Nature Coordinator for Highfield Hall will lead walkers on a spring ramble through Beebe Woods to look for signs of life. Free of Charge

Town Arbor Day at Highfield Hall
Thursday, April 17 10 am – 2 pm Rain date Friday, April 18
Arbor Day Ceremony at 12:30
Celebrate Arbor Day at Highfield Hall as dozens of arborists descend upon the Highfield landscape to care for hundred-year-old specimen trees, transplant beech trees to new locations, plant new flowering trees, and clear the historic gardens for their rebirth. An Arbor Day Ceremony will be held at noon. This event is sponsored by the Town of Falmouth, Mullen-Hall School, the Falmouth Beautification Council, the Falmouth Garden Club, NSTAR, and local arborists.

Nature Sketching with Alison Robb
Thursday, April 24, 2:00 pm at Highfield Hall
Join local naturalist and artist Alison Robb in this adventure in sketching nature from life. Work will be indoors or outdoors depending upon weather. Please register by calling 508-495-1878. Free of charge as part of the Open Spaces Celebration.

Sunday, April 27
Kids Cafe -- new session begins
Our Kid's Culinary Academy program for children ages 6 to 10. For more information click here.  Email chef@highfieldhall.org with questions.

Culinary: Panini Class with Gail Blakely
Sunday, April 27, 2:00 pm at Highfield Hall
Join Falmouth Enterprise Food Columnist Gail Blakely on an adventure in Panini making! This fun workshop will teach the basics of paninis and provide lots of ideas for great sandwich combinations and condiment recipes. Fee per student is $29 for the two hour class. Register using the button below.

Volunteer Meeting
Monday, April 28, 1:30 pm at Highfield Hall
Highfield Hall volunteers will get together to learn what is new at Highfeld Hall and to sign up for volunteer opportunities. New volunteers are welcome. Call 508-495-1878 x8 to RSVP.

Tuesday, April 29 – Tuesday, May 13, 2008 in the Clark Gallery
"Artful Teaching" from the Falmouth Public Schools Art Teachers
Reception Friday, May 2, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Join our local Falmouth Public Schools art teachers as they exhibit their own artwork and share their inspirations. Reception is free and open to the public. Artful Teaching is on display in the Clark Gallery from April 29 - May 13.
 

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