Happenings

Love is in the air at Congress Hall

Text by Susan Tischler | Published February 1st, 2012 in *Going on now • Happenings

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Congress Hall with a Stylish and Sweet Afternoon Tea Dance.
Join Tom Cupp, America’s two time ballroom dancing champion, for an elegant event at Congress Hall. The Valentine’s Day Tea Dance will take place in the ballroom [...]
Winter Shore Slam Feb. 7 at Lucky Bones

Text by Susan Tischler | Published February 1st, 2012 in *Going on now • Happenings

CAPE MAY – The Center for Community Arts holds its Winter Shore Slam on Tuesday, February 7th at Lucky Bones Backwater Grille, 1200 Route 109, Cape May. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the competition runs from 7 – 9 [...]
Access to Art brings the music of the Danube to Cape May for a Valentine treat

Text by Susan Tischler | Published 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 [...]
Comfort in the Cold: 4th Annual Slow Food Winter Feast

Text by Susan Tischler | Published January 19th, 2012 in 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.
Location: Washington [...]
“Wendel White’s Schools for the Colored” Exhibition Opens Jan. 16

Text by Susan Tischler | Published 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 [...]
Wine Tours at Cape May Winery

Text by Susan Tischler | Published 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 [...]
Glitter Ball at Congress Hall

Text by Susan Tischler | Published 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, [...]
Open Mic Night Friday at the Pilot House

Text by Susan Tischler | Published 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 [...]
Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Rides

Text by Susan Tischler | Published 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” [...]
Annual Washington Street Mall Hospitality Night – Thursday & Friday

Text by Susan Tischler | Published 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 [...]
Center for Community Arts hosts 17th Annual Great Cookie Exchange Tonight

Text by Susan Tischler | Published December 5th, 2011 in Happenings

The Center for Community Arts is presenting the 17th annual Great Cookie Exchange, Monday December 5 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Cape May Elementary School, 921 Lafayette Street, Cape May. Kids young and old are welcome to make and decorate [...]
46th Annual West Cape May Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 3

Text by Susan Tischler | Published November 28th, 2011 in Happenings

It’s here. Dig out the mittens, the gloves and the scarves because you know it will be cold. The 46th Annual West Cape May Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 3 beginning at 5 p.m. on Broadway, winding its [...]
Cape May’s 38th annual Christmas Candlelight House Tours end Dec. 17

Text by Susan Tischler | Published November 21st, 2011 in Happenings

CAPE MAY- Every year since 1974, Christmas Candlelight House Tours sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) have drawn thousands of visitors and local residents to Cape May to celebrate the holiday season. An annual tradition [...]
Access to Art Presents Italian Renaissance Concert Saturday

Text by Susan Tischler | Published November 18th, 2011 in Happenings

Cape May – The pre-Civil War Southern Mansion, will host a concert/lecture on the Italian Renaissance at 3:30 p.m., November 19th featuring Dr. Bert Greenspan, violin, violist. Access will present its second benefit event featuring the Italian Renaissance in music [...]
MAC’s Holiday Crafts Fair helps kick off shopping season

Text by Susan Tischler | Published November 18th, 2011 in Happenings

CAPE MAY – Black Friday Christmas shopping comes to Cape May with the Holiday Crafts Fair sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). Get a head start this year and find a special gift for those [...]
Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall

Text by Susan Tischler | Published November 18th, 2011 in Happenings

The Great Lawn and wrap around porch at Congress Hall has been transformed this holiday season into a Winter Wonderland. Congress Hall’s Shopping Village includes vendors with gifts for the holiday season, train rides and the very popular Hot Chocolate [...]
Holiday Preview Weekend Begins – MAC Tree Lighting Saturday

Text by Susan Tischler | Published November 15th, 2011 in Happenings

Get a head start on the Holiday season! Santa and his elves have decked out the Physick Estate with thousands of lights and holiday trimmings. Enjoy a wide variety of holiday tours and food and wine events to get you [...]
Second Sundays Gallery Walk Nov. 12

Text by Susan Tischler | Published November 11th, 2011 in Happenings

Browse the art, and enjoy refreshments, as you stroll from gallery to gallery along the streets of historic Cape May.
On the Gallery Walk
1. Artists’ Cooperative Gallery/West End Garage, 484 West Perry Street
2. Spirit Catcher Photography, Carpenter’s Square Mall, 31 Perry [...]
Geno White, Tom Larsen Band and Frank Bey Headline Jazz Fest Fundraiser

Text by Susan Tischler | Published November 11th, 2011 in Happenings

The Friends of Cape May Jazz and Cabanas/ Martini Beach have teamed up to host this spectacular fundraiser to help raise funds for the Cape May Jazz Festival held annually in Cape May. Please joins us for the smooth sounds [...]
The Friends of the World War II Lookout Tower host a Salute to the Music and Memories of World War II

Text by Susan Tischler | Published November 7th, 2011 in Happenings

CAPE MAY - The Friends of the World War II Lookout Tower present an educational program entitled, “First Annual Veteran’s Day Salute: Music and Memories of World War II.” Members of the public are invited to the program on Saturday, [...]