Swinging on a Star: a Cocktail Party Fundraiser to Support Falmouth Museums on the Green

Savor the summer while supporting Falmouth Museums on the Green at “Swinging on a Star,” a cocktail party fundraiser, on Friday, August 7 from 5:30 to 8 PM. Solon Z and The Sapphires will once again wow with the Big Band sounds of the 1940s and an an eclectic repertoire sure to get all ages on the dance floor! Stroll about the campus and gardens while enjoying decadent offerings from Chef Roland’s Catering, and pose for the pen of caricature artist Mark Penta.

This festive evening will also feature an exhibition of 1940s inspired fashion and a silent auction. Some of the exclusive items you will enjoy bidding on include: 

You and nine guests will enjoy a private wine tasting in your home, donated by “The Wine Advisor.” 

Ellen Brodsky of Cape Cod Dance will instruct your group with a private salsa lesson in the Falmouth Museums on the Green Cultural Center.

Wine of the Month for a full year! Murphy’s Package Store will personally select a wine each month for you.

Unleash the writer within! Get in touch with your creative side with a writing workshop for eight children or six adults, donated by Falmouth author and Boston College writing professor T.M. Murphy.

Tickets to the event are $65, which includes one ticket to the cash bar. Reservations are required and can be secured by phone:508-548-4857, email: fhs@cape.com, or online at http://www.museumsonthegreen.org. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Falmouth Museums on the Green, home of the Falmouth Historical Society, whose mission is to preserve and share the town of Falmouth through collections, exhibitions, and educational programs. Sponsors include Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank, Lawrence-Lynch Corporation, and Salt Pond Realty LLP. For sponsorship opportunities contact Carolyn Tarr: 508-548-4857 ext. 20 or by email: eventsfhs@cape.com.