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Fall for the Arts

Falmouth

FALL FOR THE ARTS A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS
 
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and Cape Cod VIEW magazine presented the region's first multi-town, multi-day arts festival on Saturday October 4th and Sunday October 5th.
 
This cultural tourism initiative benefited artists, arts organizations, arts-based enterprises, retailers and restaurateurs in the towns of Dennis, Falmouth and Hyannis.  After nearly a year of planning and hard work together, we succeeded in our FIRST YEAR in presenting a highly successful schedule of over 140 events which were enjoyed by residents and visitors.
 
THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!
 
We have already begun planning with Cape Cod VIEW to present this fabulous program next year!

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Restaurants


Businesses/Organizations


The Beads Nest
on sale at:
Howlingbird Screen Printing Studio
91 Palmer Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-457-0797
www.beadsnest.com

Exquisite handmade glass beads from sandy shores of Cape Cod. The beautiful lampwork of Sandra Spagone and Nancy Ness reflects colors and forms from land and sea. Drop into Howlingbird to see a sample of their work.

 


Bellezza Day Spa
221 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-299-8300
888-299-8303
www.spabellezza.com

Spa features exhibit of works by local artists.


 


The Black Dog
214 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-495-6000
www.theblackdog.com

Featuring the famous Black Dog tee, along with a wide selection of men's, women's and kid's wear, and a sundry of accessories. And yes, you can even buy a Black Dog tee shirt for your own canine companion!

 


Blast From The Past
267 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-1918
www.blastfromthepastma.com

Saturday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday
11:00 am - 5:00 pm

"Where Elvis and the Beatles are always rockin' the house and Marilyn and James Dean still light up the silver screen!" With a devotion to all things retro, Blast From The Past has assembled one of the best selections of nostalgic merchandise found anywhere. From a single piece of candy up to a full diner booth set, we offer something for everyone in the family!

 


Bojangles Intl.
239 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-9888
www.bojanglesintl.com

Simple pleasures for you and your home...
Voted one of the Top Five Boutiques on Cape Cod, this store is filled with a brilliant mix of classic and edgy gifts and house-wares and a beautiful selection of women's fashions.

 


Caline for Kids
149 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-2533
www.calineforkids.com

Caline For Kids features the latest in beautiful Children's fashion and is known for an extensive collection of carefully chosen baby gifts.

 


Cape Cod Conservatory
Falmouth Campus
60 Highfield Drive
Falmouth, MA 02541
508-540-0611
www.capecodconservatory.com

 


Cape Gallery Framer
245 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-5271
www.capegalleryframer.com

The gallery features watercolors, oils, pastels, etchings, prints and sculpture by local artists, and offers complete custom and conservation framing services.

 


Celebrations of Cape Cod
210 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-457-0530
www.celebrationsofcapecod.com

An eclectic shop carrying collectibles, luxurious soaps and lotions, fun, funky and dressy jewelry, soft and snuggly baby clothes and toys, stationery and invitations, beautiful paper tableware by Caspari, whimsical Cape Cod prints by Elizabeth Mumford, and wonderful gifts and greeting cards for all occasions.

 


Eight Cousins
189 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-5548
www.eightcousins.com

Eight Cousins presents a distinctive collection of quality children's books, chosen to offer culture, fun, beauty, insight and knowledge on many topics from the world over.

Eight Cousins invites you to sit in the Alphabet Throne, a bronze chair created by Falmouth sculptor Sarah Peters. The chair is formed by letters of the alphabet, and the surface of each letter has the texture of some object that starts with that letter: H, for example, is honeycombed!

 


Ellabellas
155 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-495-9900
www.ellabellas.com

Personalized gifts and accessories from the dunes of Cape Cod.

Jennifer Caprio, owner and designer, uses top of the line, colorful ribbons and buttons to enhance and decorate denim, handbags, summer fun flip flops and headbands for kids and adults. Decorative mosaic belt buckles are handcrafted by Jennifer with natural stone, vintage gemstone, semi-precious gemstone, shell, pearl and rhinestone to create unique, one-of-a-kind art for your hips. The store also offers monogramming and engraving for that personal touch.



Falmouth Artists Guild
311R Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-540-3304
www.falmouthart.org

 


Falmouth Framing and Art
311 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-0424

Stop by the gallery and browse a rich variety of works by local artists and photographers.

 


Falmouth Historical Society
55 Palmer Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-4857
www.falmouthhistoricalsociety.org

Explore Falmouth's past at Museums On The Green! Stroll through Colonial gardens, tour two 18th-century houses with period furnishings, step into an early 1800s doctor's office, imagine chasing a whale and cooking in a colonial kitchen!



Falmouth Jewelry Shop
225 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-0487
www.falmouthjewelryshop.com

Showcasing Inspirations, by owner Jan Freeman - one of a kind, classic designs in 14kt gold or Sterling silver that represent the timeless quality and sentiment of that which is Cape Cod.

 


G2 Gift Gallery
104 Palmer Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-1048
www.g2squared.net

G Squared has beautiful Jewelry, Glassware, Pottery and one of a kind locally-produced art on display. The store showcases Badal's Baskets - handmade, high quality woven baskets from Bangladesh. Proceeds from the sale of these baskets helps provide food, clean water and housing for people in Bangladesh.

 


Gallery 333
333 Old Main Road
North Falmouth, MA 02556
508-564-4467
www.gallery333.com

Gallery 333 exhibits the works of nationally and internationally recognized artists.


 


Ghelfi's Candies
Homemade Chocolates
878 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-457-1085
www.shipchocolates.com

Ghelfi's offers a mouthwatering assortment of homemade chocolates, fudge, brittle and truffles, all made in their own kitchen from the finest ingredients. Their assortment of sweet treats is completely irresistible!



Highfield Hall
56 Highfield Drive
P.O. Box 494
Falmouth, MA 02541
508 495-1878
www.highfieldhall.org



Homespun Garden
174 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-457-4441
www.homespungarden.com

This gift shop is a breath of fresh air! Lots of unusual, whimsical gifts for the garden and the home and the friendly staff members are always happy to help out with gift ideas!

 


Howlingbird Screen Printing Studio
91 Palmer Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-540-3787
www.howlingbird.com

Howlingbird creates and sells distinctive silkscreen-printed tees, sweatshirts and bags with unique local, scientific, and marine designs. Howlingbird also showcases beautiful handmade glass beads by The Beads Nest.

 


Inkwell Bookstore
199 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-540-0039
www.inkwellbookstore.com

The Inkwell Bookstore is well-stocked, comfortable and engaging, and with an inventory of over 26,000 titles, it has something for everyone!

 


J. McLaughlin Company Store
199 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-495-2968
www.jmclaughlin.com

Presenting high quality, classic American clothing with a flare for bold colors and signature prints combined with unexpected design twists. This is a store that caters to those who enjoy beautifully designed and crafted clothing and accessories.

 


Jacqueline's Gifts and Antiques
123 Palmer Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-4648

This is the way an antique store should be! Antique and retro jewelry nestles beside paintings, porcelain and collectibles; small furniture pieces, mirrors and picture frames fill the rooms. Jacqueline also features new stained glass windows and sea-glass jewelry created by local artisans. And best of all? A collection of original artwork by the famous illustrator Eric Pape!

 


Johnson String Instrument
49 North Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-457-4525
www.johnsonstring.com

 


Jan Collins Selman Fine Art
317 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-457-5533
www.jancollinsselman.com

Featuring the work of award-winning Cape Cod Artists and New England Artists, in the fields of oil painting, watercolors, pastels, ceramics, mobiles, wooden vessels, sculpture, and limited edition fine art and giclee prints.

 


Julianne Early Sea Glass Jewelry
available at:
G2 Gift Gallery
104 Palmer Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540

Hand-crafted jewelry made with authentic sea glass found along the beaches of Vineyard Sound.

 


Kaleidoscope Toys

208 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-5635

Toys and games for kids aged zero to ninety-nine! Webkinz, activity sets, trucks, puzzles, dolls and everything else in between!



Maxi's on Main
261 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-5241

Artful furnishings and accents for the home.

 


Maxwell and Co. Inc.
200 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-540-8752
www.maxcocapecod.com

Maxwell & Co. has classic men's and women's clothing with flair from European and American designers, handmade French shoes and boots, and leather goods and accessories.

 


Murphy's Fine Wines, Cigars and Spirits
303 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-540-7718
www.murphyscigars.com

Excellent service and competitive prices make Murphy's a local favorite! The store has over 250 varieties of wine and an extensive range of liquors, aperitifs, after dinner liqueurs and single malt scotches. An impressive assortment of cigars includes CAO, Montecristo and Rocky Patel. Not sure what to choose? Friendly staff will help you find just what you're looking for!



Port Cargo Intl.
156 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-540-4466

Global gifts and clothing abound at Port Cargo. Classic, wearable fashion and accessories, gorgeous jewelry and much, much more!


 


Puritan Cape Cod
199 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-0116
www.puritancapecod.com

Puritan offers the finest of everything: Men's and Women's Clothing, Ski and Tennis Equipment, Service.

 


Real Bodies - Clothing from Bali
100 Palmer Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-5260
www.realbodies.com

A unique boutique specializing in garments crafted from gorgeous fabric designs and colors to satisfy a wide range of tastes and styles. Images of flowers, dragonflies, sea life, birds, stars, animals and symbols are skillfully blended into colorful bolts of fabric which become jackets, blouses, dresses and much more. Petite or voluptuous, there's a beautiful outfit for everyone at Real Bodies.

 


Sage Fine Gifts and Yarns
263 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-457-9513
www.sageyarn.com

Featuring gifts and home furnishings, yarns and knitting accessories, buttons and kits; a wide variety of quality products at exceptional value that surprise and delight even the most discriminating visitors!



Spinnaker
176 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-457-1796
www.spinnakercd.com

You'll find a great selection of CDs and music in this small, cozy and well stocked store. Browse their vast collection of new and used music - you're bound to stumble across one of those musical gems that you won't find any where else!

 


Touché
234 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-495-0598

Touché features unique gifts, clothing, and accessories. Something for everyone!

 


Twigs of Falmouth
178 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-540-0767

Twigs, a unique gift store with items for both home and garden, features local artisans whose work includes decoupage bird-houses, hand-painted slate signs, sponged and blocked art work, handmade gift cards, wreaths and framed botanical prints.

 


Uptown Dog Cape Cod Bakery and Boutique
143 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-4115
www.uptowndogcapecod.com

Whether you are shopping for all natural dog treats, an adorable new collar and lead, or trendy dog clothing, Uptown Dog Cape Cod Bakery & Boutique has it all for your 4-legged friends. They offer high quality dog food, a bakery case stocked with dog birthday cakes and cookies (our dogs recommend the bon-bons), and the latest in stylish dog-wear. For the human in your life, Uptown Dog Cape Cod also has clothing and gift items for both dog and cat lovers alike!



Restaurants


Artie's Café
281 Main Steet
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-457-0100
www.artiescafe.com

Whether you're in the mood for a sit down meal or just a quick sandwich, Artie's has what you're looking for. They offer a great variety of sandwiches, salads, and panini, pastas, burgers, wings and ribs, fresh seafood and Artie's Famous Clam Chowder! Artie's Cafe is your best bet for a consistent, quality meal at a reasonable price.

 


Bangkok Cuisine Thai Restaurant
809 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-495-3760

 


Bean and Cod
140 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-8840

Bean and Cod, a specialty food shop, sells cheeses, breads, and picnic fixings, along with pastas, coffees and teas, and unusual condiments. Also on offer are beautiful linens and colorful tableware.

 


Ben & Bill's Chocolate Emporium
209 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-7878
www.benandbills.com

Fine chocolates, candies and ice cream made fresh daily using family recipes that have been passed down from generations of candy makers and the finest ingredients available.

 


Betsy's Diner
457 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-540-0060

 


The Boat House Restaurant and Lounge
88 Scranton Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-7800
www.boathousefalmouth.com


 


Casino Wharf FX
286 Grand Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
www.casinowharffx.com

 


The Coonamessett Inn
311 Gifford Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-2300
www.capecodrestaurants.org

The Chef and his staff at the Coonamessett Inn specialize in contemporary regional cuisine. Seafood dishes are often featured on the menus, as are choice meats and poultry. All the food is prepared to order and everything is fresh and seasonal. The Inn's exceptional wine list offers several excellent choices for any dining experience, with traditional favorites as well as some "discovery wines," chosen for their artistic merits and compatibility with the sumptuous cuisine.

 


Country Fare Restaurant
319 Main St
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-9020

 


Flying Bridge
220 Scranton Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-2700
www.capecodrestaurants.org/flyingbridge

 


Grumpy's Pub
29 Locust Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-540-3930
www.grumpyspub.net

 


Italian Gourmet Foods
890 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-495-1106
asliceofitaly@aol.com

 


KK Codder's Seafood
4100 Davis Straits
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-299-8200

 


La Cucina Sul Mare
237 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-5600
www.lacucinasulmare.com

 


Laureen's
170 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-540-9104
www.laureensrestaurant.com

This cozy and inviting eatery specializes in gourmet Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Fresh breakfast pastries, delicious soups, salads and sandwiches for lunch, and a full dinner menu satisfy the most discerning palate. The carefully crafted menu changes with the seasons to take advantage of fresh local produce.

 


Liam McGuires

273 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-0285


 


Mary Ellen's Portuguese Bakery
829 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-540-9696

 


Min's Kitchen
352 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-495-3388

 


Molly's Tea Room
227 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-457-1666

www.mollystearoom.com

Relax and enjoy some quiet time in Molly's! Choose from a large selection of teas from around the world, and linger over delicious light fare and spectacular desserts, then take a few moments to browse the array of unique tea related items for sale.

 


Osteria La Civetta
133 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-540-1616

 


Pi Bistro
75 Davis Straits
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-495-5553
www.pipizzabistro.com


 


Pies a la Mode
352 Main Street
Library Square
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-540-8777
www.piesalamode.com

Offering fresh baked pies and tarts made from scratch and an array of cookies, cupcakes and cakes; delicious homemade ice cream and gelato; cheesecake and key lime pie. Chicken and beef pot pie, home-made baked beans and quiche too!

 


The Quarterdeck

164 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-9900


 


Steve's Pizzeria and More
374 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-457-9454

Offering great pizza, hot and cold subs, fish and chips, and other tasty dinner combinations. Stop by for a quick bite or take it to go!


 


Villagio Italian Restaurant
188 Main St
Falmouth, MA 02540
508-540-6400
www.villaggiocapecod.com