Tag: Reminisce

  • Thursday, February 18 – Sunday, February 21 – Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show

    The 2016 Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence will surely be one to remember. Our Spring Fling theme will be our first show to delight ALL of your senses. As seen at our past shows, our talented gardeners will create beautiful gardens, full of eye-popping color for you to SEE. You will certainly SMELL the wonderful fragrance of the fresh flowers and greenery again this year. Many of our displays will be completely interactive, allowing you to TOUCH and feel the gorgeous bounty that spring provides. But hold on to your hat- this is where we really mix things up— At this year’s show, right in the heart of our magnificent garden displays, you will HEAR something so spectacular that your feet just won’t be able to keep still. Yes, that’s right- You may find yourself singing and dancing while viewing the gardens at this truly memorable Spring Fling. Chances are you won’t even realize that it’s the dead of winter or freezing cold outside because we will be seriously cranking up the heat at the 2016 Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show!

    On Friday, February 19, from 4-7, the ever popular band, Reminisce will absolutely dazzle you with their amazing 50’s & 60’s musical performance – you heard it here, Doo Wop- right in the in the middle of our gardens! As if that weren’t exciting enough, on Saturday, February 20, from 4-7, the electrifying World Premier Band will kick it up a notch bring a whole new twist to your favorite music of the 90’s and today seeding it with funk, lots of dance, some exciting originals and their remarkable Rhythm & Blues. Tickets and all other information are available online at www.flowershow.com.

  • Saturday, October 17, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Falmouth Cranberry Harvest & Farm Festival

    Come enjoy an old fashioned family celebration of a cranberry bog being wet harvested before your eyes!  On Saturday, October 17 (rain date Sunday, October 18), between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, come to the  John Parker Bogs (between Route 28 and Sandwich Road) in East Falmouth.  This event is free.  Taste the many homemade cranberry treats – baked goodies, cranberry juices, cranberry breads, jellies, relishes, etc.  See an antique cranberry separator remove the chaff from your own bag of fresh berries.  There will be delicious Portuguese food available under the tent while you listen to the Falmouth Fiddlers, and ’50’s and ’60’s music by The Grand Daddios.  Reminisce with experienced local farmers and hear their stories.  Take a guided bog walk describing historical remnants, bog plants, and animals with an experienced guide. There will be historical displays on cranberry farming and harvesting, demonstrations of old-time crafts such as wool spinning, Nantucket basket making, cranberry wreath making, plus many free children’s activities and cranberry games.  Tables of cranberry soaps, candles and jellies will be available for purchase, and there will be a raffle of special items.  For more information, call 508-457-1809, email pleaselouise@comcast.net, or log on to www.falmouthfarms.org/cranberryharvestfarmfestival.

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