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James Taylor & Carol King “Troubador Tour” at Tanglewood
Sunday, July 4 - Monday, July 5
Don’t
miss these two in concert at Tanglewood - you’ll LOVE the excellent seats
we have in the shed for this show! Those of you that went to the concert last
summer with James Taylor and the Pops will be glad to hear that he is
returning to mesmerize us with another wonderful performance, and this time
with his friend Carol King! Nearly 40 years after
Carole King's first public performance, which was with
James Taylor at The Troubadour in Los Angeles, the duo
will embark on a world tour together in 2010. Along for the ride is their
original backing band, consisting of guitarist Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar,
drummer Russ Kunkel and bassist Lee Sklar. Since the early 60s, King has been a
songwriting force -- not only is she behind the landmark album 'Tapestry,'
her early days found her penning songs for doo-wop, pop and Motown greats
such as
Aretha Franklin,
Dusty Springfield, the
Monkees, the Chiffons and the
Drifters; cover versions of her songs were done by the
Beatles,
Marvin Gaye, and
Neil Diamond. Taylor's most recent release is 2008's
'Covers,' an album of bluesy-folk renditions of songs such as 'On Broadway,'
'Hound Dog' and
Leonard Cohen's 'Suzanne'.
We have EXCELLENT seats in the shed for the show – in section 9, Fourth of July Fireworks will follow the 7:00 pm show, and ALL proceeds from this concert will benefit Tanglewood. Don’t hesitate – these won’t last long! We will enjoy a delicious dinner at the historic Red Lion Inn before the show and overnight at the Hampton Inn in West Springfield. Before returning to the Cape, we will travel to Newport to enjoy some free time for lunch and shopping and a one-hour narrated cruise around Newport Harbor with the Newport Cruise Company. Package Includes: one night accommodation at the Hampton Inn, expanded continental breakfast, luggage handling, dinner, shed seats for concert, Newport free time and Newport harbor cruise.
$ 309 per person, double occupancy, $ 70 single supplement
NOTE: a $ 100 per person deposit is required to reserve your space for this trip to cover the cost of your ticket
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Quebec City
Saturday July 10 – Tuesday July 13
We’ll
stay at the four-star Manoir Victoria Hotel, conveniently located in the
heart of Quebec City. Each evening at 5 pm, the street in front of the
hotel is closed to vehicles, and street performers and strolling
musicians perform. We will be in the city during the Quebec City Summer
Festival, which hosts musical talent from all over the world during the
11-day event. We can enjoy the musicians that perform each evening on
the stage that is set up within walking distance to the hotel. Take a lively
and informative full-day tour of the Quebec area to see Old Quebec
City, Place d'Armes, the Basilica, City Hall, Parliament, the Plains of Abraham,
the Citadel, Quartier Petit Champlain, and Place Royal. Drive along the oldest
road in North America, where we will see the 17th century stone
farmhouses and churches. Visit Ste-Anne de Beaupre Basilica, and stop at
Chez Marie's Bread Oven for a sampling of her wonderful breads. We will
also see the spectacular 274 feet high Montmorency Falls, and see the
ancestral farms on the Island of Orleans. You will enjoy an entire day at
leisure to explore the Old City independently before returning to the Cape.
Package Includes: three nights at The Manoir Victoria Hotel, 3
breakfasts, 1 dinner, Saint Anne de Beaupre Basilica, Montmorency Falls, full
day guided tour. A valid passport or passport card is required.
$ 629 per person, double occupancy, $ 280 single supplement
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Concord & Lexington: The Road to Revolution
Saturday, July 10
Step
back in time to the American Revolution, Minutemen and the shot heard ‘round the
world. We’ll begin our day with a visit to the Lexington Visitor Center
to see the diorama of the battle fought on the village green. We’ll continue on
to the Battle Road Visitor Center, where we will begin our visit to
Minute Man National Park with the multimedia theater program “The Road to
Revolution.” Learn about Paul Revere’s ride and the battles at Lexington
Green, North Bridge and along the Battle Road. Follow Battle Road Trail, a
five-mile trail that follows the original remnants of the Battle Road taken in
April, 1775, see the site where Paul Revere was captured, and continue on to
Hartwell Tavern, an authentic period home. A costumed Ranger will tell
us about the history of the home and talk about America’s first soldiers,
the Minute Men. Weather permitting; this program includes a musket firing
demonstration. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the historic Colonial Inn
(choice of Chicken Pot Pie or baked salmon with lemon caper beurre blanc),
originally built in 1716 as the home of one of Concord’s first settlers, and
then home to Henry David Thoreau. At the North Bridge, we’ll learn about
the opening battle of the American Revolution, and see Daniel Chester
French’s iconic Minute Man statue. Before heading home we’ll stop at the
National Heritage Museum where we’ll see a wide range of exhibits on
subjects from traditional stories on Paul Revere, George Washington and the
American Revolution to non-traditional stories such as Route 66, diners,
neon signs, and even doing laundry in America.
$ 82
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Coastal Maine Culinary Tour
Thursday, July 15
Whether
you're a novice or an experienced cook we invite you to join us in our newest
culinary adventure. Stonewall Kitchen; in York, Maine. They started from
humble origins, but Stonewall Kitchen is now nationally renowned for their
gourmet, specialty foods. They have opened their kitchens to the public in
the new Stonewall Kitchen Cooking School, voted Best Cooking School by the
Taste of the Seacoast Magazine. Their “Learning with Lunch” series will
teach us how to prepare a tasty meal while also being served the recipe we
are learning (includes three-course lunch). You'll go home with a clear
understanding of how to recreate the recipes in your own kitchen and have the
opportunity to purchase the finest tools, appliances and utensils used by the
chefs after lunch. Then we’ll head to Portland to shop some of their
fine culinary stops. Then, we’ll stop at LeRoux Kitchen, where you will
find tools, gadgets, and cookware and sample varieties of aged balsamic
vinegars. We’ll also stop at Two Fat Cats Bakery, voted Best
Bakery Shop by Bon Appétit Magazine and featured on the Food Networks “The
Best of the Best in America” for their whoopie pies; and at When Pigs Fly
Bakery to sample their homemade breads.
$ 92
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Boston’s Chinatown Culinary Walking Tour
Friday, July 16
Are you wild about Asian food, but easily confused by the huge variety of unfamiliar ingredients in the markets? If so, this tour is your key to unlocking the mysteries that lie beyond the Chinatown Gate. Our guide from the award winning Michelle Toper Market Tours leads us through this vibrant, energetic “village,” where we’ll learn the differences between the many regional cuisines of China. Find out how to select the finest authentic ingredients. Discover a bakery offering the best Chinese sweets, and learn the origin of Chinese Moon Cakes. Visit a Barbecue Shop and savor the tastes and smells of traditional Cantonese roasted meats. Slip into an authentic Chinese Herbal Pharmacy, and explore the concept of Yin and Yang. Experience the phenomenon known as “Bubble Tea.” Tour a market with exotic produce, fabulous seafood, and an endless array of spices. Learn the ins and outs of ordering from the roaming carts and stationary stalls, and the unique rules of Dim Sum etiquette. While in the city enjoy some free time to browse the shops at Faneuil Hall and enjoy a guided bus tour of the various ethnic villages of Boston! The Chinatown portion of the tour is a 2-hour walking tour; participants should wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
$ 99
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Boston Pops with Keith Lockhart & Arlo Guthrie at Tanglewood
Sunday, July 18
Travel to Tanglewood to listen to the Boston Pops, conducted by Keith Lockhart (subject to change) with special guest Arlo Guthrie on vocals. Guthrie’s musical career has spanned nearly four decades finding his start in the 60’s “Folk Boom” era with hits like “Alice’s Restaurant” and “The City of New Orleans”. We have great seating for the show in the shed, sections 15 & 16 for the 2:30 PM concert, and you'll enjoy free time in Stockbridge before the show.
$ 109
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Boston Tea Party Cruise
Tuesday, July 20
Step
back in history with us as we tour some of Boston's most famous landmarks and
re-live the events of the Boston Tea Party. We'll start our guided tour at
Boston Common, and we'll walk to the Old South Meeting House, where
over 5,000 colonists planned the Boston Tea Party. We'll stop at the Old
State House, the site of the infamous Boston Massacre and the
proclamation of the Declaration of Independence. Stop for lunch at
Quincy Market, and then go to Faneuil Hall to see the meeting hall where
the first cries for Independence were heard. Then, enjoy the sights and sounds
of Boston Harbor under the sails of one of Boston's Tall Ships where we
will journey back in time to reenact the famous Boston Tea Party with our
authentically costumed crew. Sail aboard the Tall Ship Liberty Clipper,
join with the crew and help set the sails - then the fight is on! Will you be
Colonial Privateer or a British Jack Tar? Hear the protest of Sam Adams and
decide whether you'll help them throw the chests of tea overboard in this fun,
interactive cruise sure to bring out the patriot and history buff in us all.
$ 99
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Lighthouses & Lobsters
Saturday, July 24
We’ll
stop at Ogunquit’s Main Street to browse the shops that line both sides
of the street! Afterwards, enjoy lunch at the Cliff House; Ogunquit’s
magnificent oceanfront resort, perched high on Bald Head Cliff (choice of
lobster roll, hamburger or turkey wrap). Then we’ll head to
Perkins Cove, a quaint little harbor that has been home to artists from
around the world where we will embark on our 1½ hour narrated Nubble
Lighthouse Cruise with unsurpassed views of York’s elegant homes and rocky
coast - and a fantastic view of Nubble Lighthouse. After our cruise, we will
return to our coach and stop at Nubble Lighthouse for a view of it from land.
$ 99
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Behind the Scenes Tours of Boston’s Theatres
Monday, July 26
Opened in 1925, The Citi Performing Arts Center (formerly The Wang) is one of the five largest stages in the country. Originally called The Metropolitan or "The Met” it was hailed as a magnificent movie "cathedral," reminiscent of the splendor of a Louis XIV palace and was considered historically the most important Boston landmark of "the Roaring Twenties." In the early 90s the theatre underwent a nearly 10 million dollar renovation to return it to its original splendor. Our knowledgeable guide will take us behind the scenes on a 90 minute tour to see the inner workings of the theater including the backstage area and dressing rooms. Enjoy some free time to watch the world famous street performers, browse the shops and enjoy lunch at historic Quincy Market. Next we’ll stop at The Boston Opera House where we will see the recent restoration that brought beauty and elegance back to this century-old theatre. We will enjoy a tour that encompasses historical and architectural highlights of the building, including the grand lobby areas, majestic auditorium and backstage space (when possible) for a new outlook on your theater-going experience. This is a walking tour that includes some stairs.
$ 82
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Isles of Shoals Cruise & Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Wednesday, July 28
Join
us as we learn about the fascinating legends of the New Hampshire/Maine Seacoast
on our 2 ½ hour narrated cruise of Portsmouth Harbor and the
Isles of Shoals. As we glide through the Portsmouth Harbor, we will see a
unique working port with tugboats, tankers, the nation’s oldest active naval
yard, the closed castle-like prison “the Alcatraz of the East”, 5 historic
forts and 3 lighthouses proudly guiding mariners safely through the
waters. We will also enjoy an included lunch at Warren’s Lobster
House (choice of seafood Newburg, fried baby shrimp, ritzy filet of haddock,
crab crusted salmon, top sirloin steak or chicken parmesan) and enjoy free
time to explore downtown Portsmouth.
$ 95
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