We don’t care if it’s overcast; it’s Spring and we’re doing a happy dance! Sure, we found creative ways to have a great winter, but as we all know, the Cape is beginning to truly come alive and you’re probably as ready as we are to get outside, enjoy the event season, and explore Cape Cod.
in this issue
- It’s time to re-focus on Mother Earth – no, really! – and we’ve rounded up some awesome events happening in April to educate, engage, and inspire you to help preserve our special piece of the world.
- Chat With A Local: Natalia Von Hausen, a local woman in science who shares important ways to get involved this Earth Month (and every day) with protecting the Cape’s fragile ecology.
- There’s a new subject in Amanda’s Shop Local Transformation series! Read about Lauren and her Amazon addiction.
- We Love local podcasts and have a new one for you … everyone has a story, but if you Live to tell yours, there is an event for you … what new Local spot is black and yellow and (almost) impossible to escape?
what’s up + where to get down
Thrilled to share a few of our favorite events for this month – see you there?
- Kick off Earth Month learning about protecting our Cape Cod acquifer at the Cape Wildlife Center – bring your own reusable cup! {4.5, 6pm}
- Molly Parmenter is at Harvest Gallery Wine Bar – make it a spontaneous date night! {4.5, 7pm}
- Start your weekend with Stomp 86 at Cape Cod Beer’s First Friday’s Concert Series! {4.7, 5pm}
- Do you have your tickets yet for the 5th Annual Aston’s Bloody Mary Mix-Off autism awareness event and Cape Cod Child Development fundraiser?! Join us! {4.9, 1pm}
- The Chatham Orpheum Theater and Cape Abilities present “Beethoven” as part of the “Sensory Film Series,” special screenings for families with children and adults affected by Autism. {4.15, 9:30am}
- Prepare to nourish yourself in with Nostalgic Warm Weather Foods That Will Make Your Summer at Sage’s cooking class in Provincetown. {4.15, 11am-1pm}
- We’re the speakers at the inaugural Cape Cod Women’s Association dinner meeting! Come and learn more about this great new organization, as well as the LoveLiveLocal mission. {4.11, 5:30pm}
- Eat well and do good at the Cape Cod Potters and Cape Cod Regional Technical High School annual fundraiser, Soup Bowls For Hunger. Proceeds help local families in need through the Family Pantry. {4.12, 5:30pm}
- Tell your story in short form or show up to hear and support others at The Cape Media Story Slam, hosted by the Cape Cod Community Media Center! {4.20, 6:30pm}
- Eat, learn, and have fun on a farm! Check out Dinner & A Movie: “Seed: The Untold Story” at Coonamessett Farm. {4.22, 4pm}
- It’s time for the Current Quarterly’s 5th Annual Fashion Show & Shopping Event to benefit WE CAN! Don’t miss this annual favorite at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. {4.26, 5pm}
- Socialize and learn about the environmental impact of our consumption choices at Eco-wear, Eco-aware, a Cape Cod Green Drinks event at Shift. {4.27, 5pm}
- Catch a special screening of locally made documentary Organic Farms Are Everywhere at Cape Cod Beer! {4.28, 6:30pm}
- Get outside on a “Spring Thaw Walk” hosted by local conservation organizations and led by Marcus Hendricks! {4.29, 10am}
Locally yours,
Amanda, Kate and Jen
PS :: As always, be sure to check out LoveLiveLocal on Facebook for our Local Lowdown each Friday afternoon, and look out for the 2017 CapeMade Field Guide coming out this month! You’ll find it at Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod branches as well as locally owned businesses throughout the Cape!
