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Spring Pictorial
Posted by CapeMay.com 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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Who’s New, Who’s Moved, and Who’s Gone
Posted by Susan Tischler on June 1st, 2013 in Who's New
It’s June and time for the long awaited CapeMay.com’s Who’s New, Who’s Moved and Who’s Gone.
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6th Annual Harbor Fest Enjoys Sunny Skies and Great Crowds
Posted by Susan Tischler on June 17th, 2013 in Look at This
Cape May’s 6th Annual Harbor Fest, Saturday, June 15 combined the best elements of a street festival and community block party complete with vendors, nature programs, children activities, live music, exhibits, a beer garden, and the ever popular scallop challenge.This year WIBG (Wibbage) & Philly Bill Culp broadcast live from the festival this year. Five [...]
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Antique Fair Sunday June 23
Posted by Susan Tischler on June 17th, 2013 in *Going on now • Happenings
The Greater Cape May Historical Society will host an Antique Fair located in Wilbraham Park. Proceeds benefit the Colonial House Restoration Fund. From 9AM to 5PM. Call Joan Green at 609-898-1236 for information. Free parking. Rain date June 24.
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Cumberland County Band at Rotary Park Wednesday, June 19
Posted by Susan Tischler on June 16th, 2013 in *Going on now • Happenings
The Cumberland County Band will perform June 19 at 8 p.m. at Rotary Park (Lyle Lane between Decatur and Jackson Streets). Bring your own beach chair or relax on one of our comfortable park benches. Enjoy and participate in the lively music and dancing.
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Cape May Designer Show House to open June 21
Posted by Susan Tischler on June 16th, 2013 in *Going on now • Happenings
A beautiful, Neo-Victorian home has arisen in Cape May. After a year’s hiatus, Cape May’s Designer Show House returns in 2013 for its eighth year with an exciting project that has steadily and majestically transformed the streetscape. The Cavalier Cottage, at 1109 Washington Street, opens its doors to the public on Friday, June 21 as [...]
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Treat Dad to a Free Lighthouse Climb
Posted by Susan Tischler on June 12th, 2013 in *Going on now • Happenings
Dads are admitted free with a paid child admission at two of Cape May’s historic sites, the Cape May Lighthouse and the World War II Lookout Tower, on Fathers’s Day, Sunday, June 16, courtesy of the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). Dads climb the 199 steps to the top of the beautiful [...]
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Richard Crossley Book Signing Saturday, June 15
Posted by Susan Tischler on June 11th, 2013 in *Going on now • Happenings
Whales Tale and Splash will host Richard Crossley on Saturday June 15, signing both his new book ‘The Crossley ID Guide: Raptors’ as well as the award winning The Crossley ID Guide: Eastern Birds. Richard will be at The Whales Tale, 312 Washington Mall from 3 p.m.- p.m. and then over at Splash, 513 Carpenters [...]
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“Lend Me a Tenor” Playing at Cape May Stage June 12
Posted by Susan Tischler on June 11th, 2013 in *Ongoing events • Happenings
Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor opened at Cape may Stage Wednesday, June 12. Winner of 3 Tony and 4 Drama Desk awards, this side-splitting comedy will have you singing its praises! When a fiery-tempered, world famous Italian opera star comes to town, he finds himself in a compromising situation giving an unexpected star the [...]
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ELTC Opens Season with “Lost on the Natchez”
Posted by Susan Tischler on June 10th, 2013 in *Ongoing events • Happenings
East Lynne Theater Company opens its summer season Wednesday, June 12 with a New Jersey premiere performance of Lost on the Natchez, written by Jan Buttram. The year is 1825. A storm begins to brew as Malcolm Jeters, a slave auctioneer, is heading home to his wife and children, on the Natchez Trace. The Trace [...]
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Tales of the Victorians Returns for its 24th Summer Run
Posted by Susan Tischler on June 9th, 2013 in *Ongoing events • Happenings
The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company’s popular “Tales of the Victorians” returns for its twenty-fourth year! Take tea at one of Cape May’s finest inns or tea shops, indulge in homemade tasty treats, and listen to stories by famous American authors, like O. Henry and Louisa May Alcott, all for only $10.00. Children [...]
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New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players Perform Tuesday, June 11
Posted by Susan Tischler on June 9th, 2013 in Happenings
The 24th Annual Cape May Music Festival continues with a performance on Tuesday June 11 at 8 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, Washington and Franklin streets, by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players. New Jersey premier chamber ensemble returns to the Festival for another program from the classical repertoire. Haydn Opus [...]
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Cape May’s Annual Harbor Fest June 15
Posted by Susan Tischler on June 9th, 2013 in *Going on now • Happenings
Join Join in the fun at Cape May’s 6th Annual Harbor Fest, Saturday, June 15th. This exciting event commences with the Blessing of the Waters ceremony and showcases marine activities throughout the weekend. Saturday, of course, will combine the best elements of a street festival and community block party complete with vendors, nature programs, children [...]
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Rotary Park Concert Series Features Barrington Community Band
Posted by Susan Tischler on June 6th, 2013 in Happenings
The Rotary Park Band Concert Series features the Barrington Community Band Saturday evening at 8 p.m. at the Gazebo on Layle land and Lafayette Street, behind the Washington Street Mall. Bring your own beach chair or relax on one of our comfortable park benches. Enjoy and participate in the lively music and dancing.
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21st Annual Boardwalk Craft Show Crafts June 8 & 9
Posted by Susan Tischler on June 5th, 2013 in Happenings
The 21st Annual Boardwalk Craft Show Crafts will be held Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Various vendors around the tri-state area display their lovely items on our Promenade surrounding Cape May Convention Hall along Beach Avenue. Visit www.capemayrecreation.org or call (609) 884-9565 for more information.
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George Mesterhazy Tribute Concert Sunday, June 9
Posted by Susan Tischler on June 5th, 2013 in Happenings
On Sunday, June 9 at 8 p.m., come to Cape May Convention Hall to celebrate with friends and fans during the George Mesterhazy Tribute concert. George’s trio returns with guests Barry Miles, Paula Johns and Joe Barrett for another tribute from the Great American Songbook, remembering and celebrating the musical legacy of Cape May’s favorite [...]
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Bay-Atlantic Symphony Playing Thursday, June 6
Posted by Susan Tischler on June 3rd, 2013 in Happenings
The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts continues its 24th Annual Cape May Music Festival with a performance by the Bay-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Thursday June, 6 at 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Hughes and Decatur streets. For tickets and information call 609-884-5404 or visit capemaymac.org. Thursday’s performances includes the following: Folk and Fashion Antonio Vivaldi: [...]
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New York Chamber Ensemble Tuesday, June 4
Posted by Susan Tischler on June 3rd, 2013 in Happenings
The New York Chamber Ensemble will play “A Musical Offering for BACHcombers” Tuesday June 4 at the Episcopal Church of the Advent at Franklin and Washington streets at 8 p.m. as part of the continuing 34th Annual Cape May Music Festival. Baroque comes to the Beach again, as we welcome virtuoso harpsichordist Bradley Brookshire, making [...]
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33rd Annual South Jersey Shark Tournament June 13 to June 16
Posted by Susan Tischler on June 2nd, 2013 in Happenings
In deference to the season’s first tropical storm, Andrea, making its way up the east coast, South Jersey has made the prudent decision and postponed the 33rd Annual Shark Tournament by one week. The “footprint” for the tournament will remain the same commencing with the Captain’s Meeting on Thursday, June 13th beginning at 6:00. The [...]
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Bach’s Lunch Mini-Concert Wednesday at Carriage House Tearoom
Posted by Susan Tischler on June 1st, 2013 in *Going on now • Happenings
Bach’s Lunch: Enjoy a mini-concert by members of the Bay-Atlantic Symphony and an elegant Tea Luncheon at the Carriage House Café & Tearoom located on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5 and Wednesday June 12. $30 per person. Presented by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts [...]





