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Articles on what's happening in Cape May, local history, local people, the best in dining, beach weddings, The Best of Cape May, and recipes from our very own Persnickety Chef. Look for feature articles from our sister publication, Cape May Magazine.

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    Spring Pictorial

    Posted by on May 1st, 2013 in In Pictures

    Although it seems to be slow in arriving, spring is in the air and the photographers at CapeMay.com have been out and about to record the blooming of our island.

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    Atlantic Brass Band Opens 24th Annual Cape May Music Festival Sunday May 26

    Posted by on May 20th, 2013 in *Going on nowHappenings

    Opening the 24th annual Cape May Music Festival on Sunday, May 26 at 8 p.m. is the 35-piece Atlantic Brass Band, a long time Cape May favorite, under the baton of Salvatore Scarpa. The Atlantic Brass Band returns to present a rousing concert of American music perfect for a Memorial Day weekend celebration! Bring a [...]

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    Craft and Antiques Show at Convention Hall Sunday May 26

    Posted by on May 20th, 2013 in *Going on nowHappenings

    Craft and Antiques vendors offer a wide selection of country crafts, folk art, custom-designed jewelry, antiques and a choice selection of Victorian items. Cape May Convention Hall, Beach Avenue and Stockton. Admission $2. Sunday, May 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, [...]

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    Grammy Award Winner Peter Nero Returns to Convention Hall May 25

    Posted by on May 13th, 2013 in *Going on nowHappenings

    Two-time Grammy award winning pianist Peter Nero, Music Director of Peter Nero and The Philly Pops will hold its second annual concert at Cape May Convention Hall Memorial Day weekend – Saturday, May 25 at 8 p.m. The Philly Pops consistently bring audiences to their feet with exhilarating performances. Now in its 34th year, The [...]

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    Cape May Stage Opens its 25th Anniversary Season with World Premiere

    Posted by on May 13th, 2013 in *Ongoing eventsHappenings

    Cape May Stage opens its 25th anniversary season with the world premiere of New Jersey playwright Shawn Fisher’s How to Make a Rope Swing. Directed by Emmy nominee Roy Steinberg, How to Make a Rope Swing, is a dramatic story about long-buried secrets in a Jersey Shore town, and will feature guest performers Lynn Cohen [...]

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    Fred Hall Orchestra Comes to Convention Hall

    Posted by on May 12th, 2013 in *Going on nowHappenings

    The City of Cape May will present An Evening with the Fred Hall Orchestra on Friday, May 17 at Cape May Convention Hall.  Music aficionados and party goers will dance the night away to the enthusiastic approach Fred gives to show tunes, disco, big bands, oldies and rock. Since 1971, the name Fred Hall has [...]

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    Spring Sidewalk Sale Thursday, May 16 through Sunday, May 19

    Posted by on May 12th, 2013 in *Going on nowHappenings

    The Annual Spring Sidewalk Sale gets underway Thursday, May 16 on the Washington Street Mall, the Washington Commons and the beachfront. Looking for bargains? Now is the time. The sale runs through Sunday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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    Cape May Forum Presents “Water Matters”

    Posted by on May 12th, 2013 in *Going on nowHappenings

    “Water Matters” is the understatement of 2012, and the most urgent topic yet for the Cape May Forum’s 2013 Annual Forum, to be held Saturday, May 18 from 9 am to 1 pm at Cape May’s Convention Hall. Cape May is surrounded by water, and makes much of its livelihood on water’s tourism and fishing [...]

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    Cape May Lighthouse-MAC Celebration Saturday May 11

    Posted by on May 5th, 2013 in *Going on nowHappenings

    Help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) reopening the Cape May Lighthouse for climbs to the top, and the for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) reopening the Cape May Lighthouse for climbs to the top, and the release after 20 years of the digitally re-mastered CD by [...]

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    World Series of Birding Begins Saturday May 11

    Posted by on May 5th, 2013 in *Going on nowHappenings

    The 30th Annual World Series of Birding begins at midnight Saturday, May 11. What is the World Series of Birding? It’s a game, it’s a marathon, it’s a challenge, it’s a heck of a lot of fun! Many great birders have raised glasses in this event.  The first official World Series of Birding began at [...]

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    34th Annual Great Cape Footrace Saturday May 11

    Posted by on May 5th, 2013 in *Going on nowHappenings

    The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May will transform the Cape May beachfront into certified 5k & 10k race course. Runners will enjoy the fast flat course that loops throughout Cape May. To register or for more information visit capemaychamber.com or call 609-884-5508.

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    The Garden Club of Cape May Hosts 2013 Flower Show at Convention Hall

    Posted by on May 1st, 2013 in Look at This

    The Garden Club of Cape May returned to Convention Hall for its 2013 flower show. The theme, “Victorian Pastimes: The Way It Was” was held Tuesday, April 30 from noon to 5 p.m.  Restricted by social rules and traditions the Victorians successfully communicated through the language of flowers.  The show featured floral design entries in [...]

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    MAC Hosts PBS “Tales of the Jersey Shore” creator Emil Salvini

    Posted by on May 1st, 2013 in *Going on nowHappenings

    New Jersey author, Emil R. Salvini, will be greeting members of the public and signing copies of his book, “Historic Cape May, New Jersey – The Summer City by the Sea,” at the Carriage House Gallery Shop at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., on Saturday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. [...]

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    Then and Now: The Impact of Urban Renewal

    Posted by on May 1st, 2013 in Cape MayCape May Magazine

    Even for people who have been in Cape May for generations, the Cape May of just 50 years ago is a real juxtaposition with today’s town.

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    Oceanfront and Center

    Posted by on May 1st, 2013 in Food Finds

    With its panoramic views of the Atlantic, stately Georgian Revival architecture, and fine dining, The Peter Shields has stood out from the sea of restaurants historically.

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    The Candyman

    Posted by on May 1st, 2013 in Characters

    Joe Bogle has been a presence in Cape May for all of his 59 years.

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    Pulling Mussels from a Shell

    Posted by on May 1st, 2013 in The Persnickety Chef

    Mussels are the black sheep of the shellfish world. Lacking the sex appeal of oysters and not as boldly flavored as clams, mussels need some muscle in the P.R. department.

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    Good Sense and Good Senses – Part 3 on A Dog’s Senses!

    Posted by on May 1st, 2013 in The Four-Legged Tourist

    This month we are going to sniff out some information about a dog’s sense of smell!

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    Strictly Boaters Boat Show May 3,4 & 5 – South Jersey Marina

    Posted by on April 29th, 2013 in *Going on nowHappenings

    Now in it’s fifth year, the Strictly Boaters Boat Show has been specifically designed to appeal to the serious boating enthusiast. Unlike conventional boat shows that seek to attract a vast, non-boating public, South Jersey’s new show has sought to reach out to a specific demographic, boaters! And given South Jersey’s long tradition of boat [...]

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    The Garden Club of Cape May Flower Show April 30

    Posted by on April 26th, 2013 in Happenings

    The Garden Club of Cape May is presenting a Flower Show “Victorian Pastimes: The Way It Was” at the Cape May Convention Center, 714 Beach Drive on the Promenade Tuesday, April 30 from noon to 5 p.m.  Restricted by social rules and traditions the Victorians successfully communicated through the language of flowers.  The show features [...]