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Monthly articles on what's happening in Cape May, gardening tips and ideas, recipes from the Persnickety Chef, local history, characters & more. Plus, feature articles from our sister Cape May Magazine.
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Wendel White’s Schools for the Colored: Highlighting the Life and Soul of the Franklin Street School
Posted by Susan Tischler on January 20th, 2012 in Look at This
Schools for the Colored – a collection of photographs by Wendell White, professor at Stockton University – depicts the landscape and architecture of historically segregated schools in northern states. Each B&W photo shows the school as it is today – [...]
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Access to Art brings the music of the Danube to Cape May for a Valentine treat
Posted by Susan Tischler on January 19th, 2012 in *Going on now • Happenings
Bela Horvath, Hungarian born violinist, award winning protege of Pinchas Zuckerman, joins Access to Art’s Sam Maitin Summer Chamber Music Festival Director, Aurelia Mika Chang, pianist in Valentine’s Day weekend concert on February 11th at Cape Island Baptist Church, Cape [...]
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Comfort in the Cold: 4th Annual Slow Food Winter Feast
Posted by Susan Tischler on January 19th, 2012 in *Going on now • Happenings
The Slow Food Feast comes back to Cape May Saturday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. with a five course meal. Selections include Maryland lamb, local fisherman’s stew with roasted garlic aioli, shaved winter root salad, and beach plum cheesecake.
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Stewart’s Root Beer coming to Washington Street Mall
Posted by CapeMay.com on January 9th, 2012 in Look at This
The conceptual image for the new Stewart’s Root Beer, coming to the Washington Street Mall in place of Atlantic Books, which closed in late 2011.
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Sharon and Mark Bostrom are Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities’ (MAC) Volunteers of the Month for December
Posted by Susan Tischler on January 6th, 2012 in Look at This
Pictured Here: (photo credit: Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities): Volunteers Sharon and Mark Bostrom man the Physick Estate hospitality center Dec. 3 on the first Christmas Candlelight House Tour of the 2011 season, sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center [...]
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“Wendel White’s Schools for the Colored” Exhibition Opens Jan. 16
Posted by Susan Tischler on January 6th, 2012 in Happenings
Celebrate Martin Luther King Day at this Carriage House Gallery exhibit depicting the landscape and architecture of historically segregated schools in northern states in 50 photographs by nationally renowned New Jersey photographer Wendel White. Also included is an exhibit highlighting [...]
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Wine Tours at Cape May Winery
Posted by Susan Tischler on January 6th, 2012 in *Going on now • Happenings
Tours of Cape May Winery, 71 Townbank Road, North Cape May, run approximately an hour and a half and include a tour of the facility and vineyard. You will learn from “vines to wines” how we make our wine. Our [...]
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Looking forward to 2012
Posted by Susan Tischler on January 1st, 2012 in Announcements
We asked a few of the movers and shakers in Cape May to tell us what they are looking forward to on the Cape May landscape next year.
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What you thought about 2011
Posted by CapeMay.com on January 1st, 2012 in In Pictures • The Year in Review
When something happens in Cape May, we post it on Facebook, and we always love hearing what you have to say about hot topics affecting your favorite vacation spot.
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Things to do in Cape May with Your Dog
Posted by Linda Steenrod on January 1st, 2012 in The Four-Legged Tourist
Here are a few of my favorite activities for you and your dog(s) to enjoy in Cape May, and some people/doggie etiquette reminders so we can all enjoy these activities together now and later.
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The Cherry House
Posted by Bill Godfrey on January 1st, 2012 in House Detective • Restoration
The house, or parts of it, is old for sure. But there are some odd quirks in the old girl’s history.
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New Year, Old Traditions
Posted by Jon Davies on January 1st, 2012 in The Persnickety Chef
Sunday dinner is a simple and fun tradition you can begin with the New Year. Start with these easy recipes: Seven Layer Salad, Roast Pork with pan gravy, Scalloped Potatoes, and Berry Cobbler.
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Where to be on New Year’s Eve
Posted by CapeMay.com on December 27th, 2011 in Restaurants • The Holidays
We have the scoop on the best parties in town.
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Glitter Ball at Congress Hall
Posted by Susan Tischler on December 27th, 2011 in Happenings
If you hurry, there is still time to make reservations for Congress Hall’s New Year’s Eve Glitter Ball. Held in the Ballroom, the fun begins at 7 p.m. and goes until the clock strikes 12:30. Included is a 5-course dinner, [...]
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Come inside Cherry House
Posted by Susan Tischler on December 22nd, 2011 in Look at This
A Christmas tea was held at Cherry House, 637 Hughes Street, December 19 and CapeMay.com was invited inside for peak at the lovely interior. For those of you who don’t know, Cherry House was built in 1849 by Lemuel Leaming, [...]
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Open Mic Night Friday at the Pilot House
Posted by Susan Tischler on December 19th, 2011 in *Going on now • Happenings
Singer/guitarist Barry Tischler hosts Open Mic Night every Friday from 8 until 11 at the Pilot House, 142 Decatur Street. Musicians from around the area entertain with an eclectic array of styles. There’s something for everybody’s lsitening pleasure and if [...]
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Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Rides
Posted by Susan Tischler on December 15th, 2011 in Happenings
Listen to classic American ghostly tales “Old Applejoy’s Ghost” and “The Twelfth Guest” told in a dark trolley, while the twinkling lights of the beautifully decorated homes and streets are seen through the windows of the heated vehicle. The “spirited” [...]
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Hospitality Night 2011
Posted by CapeMay.com on December 9th, 2011 in Look at This • Video
It’s hospitality night on the Washington Street Mall, and we drop in on a few stores!
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CCA holds 17th Annual Great Cookie Exchange
Posted by CapeMay.com on December 6th, 2011 in Look at This
The Center for Community Arts held its 17th annual Great Cookie Exchange, Monday evening December 5 at the Cape May Elementary School, 921 Lafayette Street, Cape May. Kids young and old arrived to make and decorate cookies, baskets and hats, [...]
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Annual Washington Street Mall Hospitality Night – Thursday & Friday
Posted by Susan Tischler on December 5th, 2011 in Happenings
The Washington Street Mall’s Annual Hospitality Night will be held Thursday & Friday nights, Dec. 8 & 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. Merchants open their doors to welcome visitors and locals alike offering goodies and spirits, both the holiday [...]