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Free Band Concerts Begin 38th Season Monday, May 28

Text by Susan Tischler | Published May 21st, 2012 in *Going on now • Happenings

Cape May City’s 38th Season of Free Band Concerts begins Monday, May 28 at 8 p.m. with entertainment by the Atlantic Brass Band. The concerts take place in Rotary Park on Lyle Lane, behind the Washington Street Mall. Bring your [...]
Traditional Irish music a highlight for first week of 23rd Annual Cape May Music Festival

Text by Susan Tischler | Published May 21st, 2012 in *Going on now • Happenings

PHOTO CAPTION: Masters of the Celtic Harp, comprised of Gráinne Hambly and William Jackson, will perform a free concert in the newly renovated Cape May Convention Hall, Beach Avenue at Stockton, as part of the 23rd Annual Cape May Music [...]
Convention Hall Opens Friday, May 25

Text by Susan Tischler | Published May 21st, 2012 in *Going on now • Happenings

CITY OF CAPE MAY ANNOUNCES MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
The City of Cape May kicks off the start of the summer season with a weekend full of events, ranging from the Grand Opening of the new Cape May Convention Hall, to [...]
SOMA NewArt Gallery Exhibition Opens Saturday, May 19

Text by Susan Tischler | Published May 16th, 2012 in Happenings

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

Text by Susan Tischler | Published May 16th, 2012 in Happenings

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 [...]
Stewart’s Root Beer Opens

Text by CapeMay.com | Published May 16th, 2012 in Look at This
Sidewalk Sale Thursday, May 17 thru Sunday, May 20

Text by Susan Tischler | Published May 14th, 2012 in Happenings

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.
Audrey Conant MAC Volunteer of the Month

Text by Susan Tischler | Published 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 [...]
“Uncle Jacques’ Symphony” Opens Friday

Text by Susan Tischler | Published May 7th, 2012 in *Going on now • Happenings

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 [...]
33rd Great Cape Footrace Saturday, May 12

Text by Susan Tischler | Published 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.
29th Annual Word Series of Birding

Text by Susan Tischler | Published 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 [...]
East Cape May Spanish Style

Text by Lynn Martenstein | Published May 7th, 2012 in B&Bs • Cape May Magazine • Restoration

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.
Mostly Crazy About Quilts Exhibit

Text by Susan Tischler | Published 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 [...]
Fried Chicken & Soul at the Chalfonte Hotel

Text by Karen Fox | Published May 1st, 2012 in Cape May Magazine • Chefs • Recipes

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

Text by Linda Steenrod | Published 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.
Grow Your Own Jersey Fresh Tomatoes

Text by Lorraine Kiefer | Published May 1st, 2012 in Garden Talk

Everyone loves a big, thick juicy slice of a Jersey tomato on a sandwich!
How to cook scallops

Text by Jon Davies | Published 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.
Third Annual Strictly Boaters Boat Show begins Friday, May 4

Text by Susan Tischler | Published 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, [...]
Puerto Vallarta Night Sunday, April 29

Text by Susan Tischler | Published 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 [...]
Cape May’s 17th annual Spring Festival continues through May 6

Text by Susan Tischler | Published 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 [...]