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Convention Hall Sneak Peek

Text by Macy Zhelyazkova | Published April 12th, 2012 in In Pictures • Video

Mayor Mahaney takes CapeMay.com on a behind-the-scenes tour of the new Convention Hall in Cape May, New Jersey.
Craig McManus channels spirits in Cape May during a spine-tingling weekend beginning Friday the 13th

Text by Susan Tischler | Published April 12th, 2012 in Happenings

Fans of the paranormal will enjoy a spine-tingling weekend of events sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) with Cape May’s extraordinary ghost writer and psychic, Craig McManus. Learn about ghosts and hauntings from McManus, renowned [...]
The vanishing Cove Beach

Text by CapeMay.com | Published April 10th, 2012 in Look at This

The Cove at low tide. The jettys are now exposed. The bike racks were up against a 6′ dune last year and the pylons were under the sand!
The Easter Stroll – A Hopping Success

Text by Susan Tischler | Published April 9th, 2012 in Look at This

Cape May’s Easter Fashion Stroll held on the Washington Street Mall was conducted under bright sunny skies. Approximately 85 contestants paraded in their Easter finery before more than 500 spectators. The event sponsored by the City of Cape May, the [...]
Discover ‘What Those Victorians Wore’ on a tour of Cape May’s Emlen Physick Estate

Text by Susan Tischler | Published April 9th, 2012 in *Going on now • Happenings

In the 1860s, women wore a wire cage under their skirts to give them a dome shape. In the 1880s they wore a shelf in the back to make their behinds stick out a foot. They wore woolen long johns [...]
Barbara Heim is MAC Volunteer of the Month for April

Text by Susan Tischler | Published April 4th, 2012 in Look at This

Barbara Heim of North Cape May, N.J. is the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) Volunteer of the Month for April 2012. MAC’s Chief Outreach Officer Mary Stewart nominated Heim for her many years of volunteer work and [...]
This Easter, get the kids outside, and experience natural Cape May!

Text by Susan Tischler | Published April 4th, 2012 in Happenings

Mommy and Me: Friday morning, 10:30 to 11:30, April 6th: (ages 2 to 4) Designed for the curious naturalist-to-be and a parent, guardian or grandparent. Every session focuses on a different aspect of nature with stories, song, crafts, activities and [...]
Easter Fashion Stroll on the Mall Sunday

Text by Susan Tischler | Published April 4th, 2012 in Happenings

The annual Easter Fashion Stroll will held on the Washington Street Mall Easter Sunday in the 300 block this year. Registration begins at noon and the stroll begins at 1 p.m. Prizes will be given for the following categories:
Age Group [...]
Children’s Trolley Ride Easter Sunday

Text by Susan Tischler | Published April 2nd, 2012 in Happenings

Children’s Trolley Ride: Take a fun, 30-minute ride through the streets of Cape May geared for the 3-7 year old age group. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Easter Sunday, April 8, at 11:30 a.m. $7 all seats. Sponsored [...]
In Bloom: Spring Pictorial

Text by Macy Zhelyazkova | Published April 1st, 2012 in In Pictures

A pictorial of Cape May in spring.
Fun For Everyone at the Cape May Dog Park

Text by Linda Steenrod | Published April 1st, 2012 in The Four-Legged Tourist

You can visit the dog friendly beaches, which are just a short drive away, but you can also visit the Cape May Dog Park, which is right in town!
Perfecting Pasta

Text by Jon Davies | Published April 1st, 2012 in The Persnickety Chef

Fresh pasta is simple to make and brings that soul-satisfying fulfillment that is only achieved by making something with your own hands.
5th Annual Singer Songwriter Weekend March 30-31

Text by Susan Tischler | Published March 26th, 2012 in Happenings

Cape May will come alive in the Spring of 2012 during the annual singer-songwriter weekend.
The 5th annual Singer-Songwriter of Cape May will be held March 30 & 31, 2012 at historic Congress Hall and select showcase venues in Cape May, [...]
Beer Tasting Saturday noon to 4

Text by Susan Tischler | Published March 20th, 2012 in *Going on now • Happenings

Cape May Brewing Co., 1288 Hornet Road, off Breakwater Road in the Cape May County Airport complex, has a beer tasting every Saturday from noon to 4. The brew is made on the spot and a sampling of the four [...]
Cape May Wine Trail Saturday

Text by Susan Tischler | Published March 20th, 2012 in Happenings

Cape May Wine Trail: Spend the afternoon visiting Cape May County’s wineries and sampling the unique flavors of each. First enjoy lunch at one of Cape May’s great restaurants, and then take the trolley shuttle to Natali Vineyards and Hawk [...]
GABLES presents: Bait & Swish The Deep End

Text by Susan Tischler | Published March 20th, 2012 in Happenings

GABLES brings comedy to Cape May once again in a salute to Diversity Weekend. America’s most “out there” performers will take to the stage Saturday, March 24 at 8 p.m. in Marq’s Pub at the Marquis de Lafayette Hotel on [...]
Go “Green” For Dinner Over St. Patrick’s Weekend!

Text by Susan Tischler | Published March 12th, 2012 in Happenings

Come out and go “green” in Cape May this coming St. Patrick’s Day weekend as Cape May Forum partners with Slow Flood South Jersey Shore to host “Forum on the Green: A Farm-to-Table Dinner at Congress Hall” on Friday, March [...]
Sham-Rockin’ St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Congress Hall’s Boiler Room

Text by Susan Tischler | Published March 12th, 2012 in Happenings

Celebrate all weekend with our drink specials, traditional Irish fare and

What better way to spend St. Patrick’s weekend than in Cape May at the historic Congress Hall’s nightclub, The Boiler Room! Able to bring out a little Irish in [...]
ELTC Presents Sherlock Holmes

Text by Susan Tischler | Published March 12th, 2012 in Happenings

Step back in time, on Friday March 16 and Saturday March 17 at 8 p.m., when East Lynne Theater Company presents Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “Sherlock Holmes Adventure of the Norwood Builder” in the style of a radio broadcast, complete [...]
The Art of the Wedding

Text by CapeMay.com | Published March 12th, 2012 in Cape May Magazine • Weddings

If a picture is worth a thousand words, a wedding album is priceless. Some of Cape May’s finest photographers generously shared their favorite wedding portraits with us and their thoughts as to why that particular photo is their favorite.