CapeMay.com Online Magazine

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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    How to cook scallops

    Posted by on May 1st, 2012 in The Persnickety Chef

    Scallops, whether they are called Cape May or Jersey Shoal scallops, are a boon to local plates and palates.

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    Convention Hall Sneak Peek

    Posted by on April 12th, 2012 in In PicturesVideo

    Mayor Mahaney takes CapeMay.com on a behind-the-scenes tour of the new Convention Hall in Cape May, New Jersey.

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    SOMA NewArt Gallery Exhibition Opens Saturday, May 19

    Posted by on May 16th, 2012 in *Going on nowHappenings

    SOMA NewArt Gallery, 31 Perry Street, NewArt Gallery will host a reception Saturday, May 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. Three Solo Exhibits will be in Galleries One, Two and Three. Artist featured are Terri Amig. Her new show in [...]

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    Race at the Cape Saturday, May 19 at 1 p.m.

    Posted by on May 16th, 2012 in *Going on nowHappenings

    Renewing the Cape May Motor Car Challenge 1905-2012
    On Saturday, May 19, from 10 am to 3 pm, Cape May Forum (CMF) presents a re-creation of the famous 1905 automobile beach races in Cape May between Henry Ford and Louis Chevrolet [...]

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    Stewart’s Root Beer Opens

    Posted by on May 16th, 2012 in Look at This

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    Sidewalk Sale Thursday, May 17 thru Sunday, May 20

    Posted by on May 14th, 2012 in *Going on nowHappenings

    The semi- annual Washington Street Mall Sidewalk Sale begins Thursday, May 17 and runs thru Sunday May 20 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Come on down and take advantage of the bargains, bargains, bargains.

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    Audrey Conant MAC Volunteer of the Month

    Posted by on May 7th, 2012 in Look at This

    Audrey Conant, of Cape May, N.J., is the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) Volunteer of the Month for May 2012. MAC’s Chief Outreach Officer Mary Stewart nominated Conant for her devoted volunteer work on MAC’s Tour Advisory [...]

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    “Uncle Jacques’ Symphony” Opens Friday

    Posted by on May 7th, 2012 in *Going on nowHappenings

    Uncle Jacques’ Symphony written and performed by Dominic Hoffman opens Friday, May 11 at the Robert Shackleton Theater at Cape May Stage, Lafayette Street.
    Uncles Jacques’ Symphony, “begins with the introduction of Jacques Hoffman, a ‘hip cat with fast hands on [...]

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    33rd Great Cape Footrace Saturday, May 12

    Posted by on May 7th, 2012 in Happenings

    The 33rd Annual Great Cape Footrace (10k & 5k) takes place Saturday, May 12 at 8 a.m. in front of Convention Hall. For more information call 609.884.5509.

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    29th Annual Word Series of Birding

    Posted by on May 7th, 2012 in Happenings

    The 29th annual World Series of Birding, North America’s premier conservation event, will be held Saturday, May 12, 2012.  This event has raised over $9 million for bird conservation throughout the world.  Join forces and form a team, pledge a [...]

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    East Cape May Spanish Style

    Posted by on May 7th, 2012 in B&BsCape May MagazineRestoration

    If the vision of one of East Cape May’s founders had caught on, homes on Beach Avenue east of Madison might have looked more Spanish Mission style today than Victorian.

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    Mostly Crazy About Quilts Exhibit

    Posted by on May 1st, 2012 in Happenings

    Mostly Crazy About Quilts will be on display at the Cape May United Methodist Church,  635 Washington Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 3, 4, and 5.
    Quilts and especially the people who make them, “Quilters,” hold a unique [...]

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    Fried Chicken & Soul at the Chalfonte Hotel

    Posted by on May 1st, 2012 in Cape May MagazineChefsRecipes

    At the Chalfonte, Cape May’s oldest continuous operating hotel, the Magnolia Room’s southern menu has been a tradition for 101 years.

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    Following Your Dog

    Posted by on May 1st, 2012 in The Four-Legged Tourist

    Your dogs will be happier and healthier traveling if you take appropriate safeguards in advance of your trip.

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    Grow Your Own Jersey Fresh Tomatoes

    Posted by on May 1st, 2012 in Garden Talk

    Everyone loves a big, thick juicy slice of a Jersey tomato on a sandwich!

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    Third Annual Strictly Boaters Boat Show begins Friday, May 4

    Posted by on April 30th, 2012 in Happenings

    The Strictly Boaters Show will be held Friday, May 4 through Sunday, May 6 at South Jersey Marina from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    From 19’ Key West skiffs to 50’ Viking sportfish yachts, most vessels are displayed in the water, [...]

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    Puerto Vallarta Night Sunday, April 29

    Posted by on April 24th, 2012 in Happenings

    The Center for Community Arts (CCA) is presenting Puerto Vallarta Night Sunday, April 29 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Pilot House on Decatur Street. Beach wear suggested. Admission is $25 and includes a buffet and live entertainment, plus [...]

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    Cape May’s 17th annual Spring Festival continues through May 6

    Posted by on April 24th, 2012 in Happenings

    Celebrate the beauty of spring during Cape May’s 17th annual Spring Festival, co-sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC).  Experience this National Historic Landmark City’s charm and discover its fresh flavors, fascinating history and lively culture [...]

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    CCA Presents the Shore Grand Slam Sunday, April 22

    Posted by on April 17th, 2012 in Happenings

    It’s time for the Center for Community Arts’ (CCA) Shore Grand Slam. On Saturday, April 22 at 6 p.m. the doors will open at Cape May Stage’s Robert Shackelton Playhouse, Lafayette and Bank streets.  Previous winners in the storytellers and [...]

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    SOMA NewArt Gallery Opens 2012 Season

    Posted by on April 17th, 2012 in *Going on nowHappenings

    SOMA New Art Gallery SOMA kicked off their season Saturday, April 21.  Inspired Brushstrokes – A Teacher and Her Influence, and Nature by Design will be on view through May 13. A reception will be held from 5-8 p.m, Saturday [...]

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    Jazz Musician George Mesterhazy Remembered

    Posted by on April 13th, 2012 in AnnouncementsPeople

    It was standing room only at the Middle Township Performing Arts Center Sunday, April 15 as friends and family members gathered for a memorial service for jazz musician George Mesterhazy.