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The Lights are out but not for Long

Text by Susan Tischler | Published June 3rd, 2011 in Look at This

The Cape May Star and Wave reports that the beacon at the Cape May Lighthouse is out. CapeMay.com Facebook fans report it has been out since April 27, but help is on the way in the form of the U.S. [...]
Harry’s of Cape May Summer Opening

Text by Susan Tischler | Published May 12th, 2011 in Look at This

You know summer is quite near when Harry’s has their season opening party. Complete with outdoor bar and music, not to mention that great view – business owners and friends turned out to enjoy the music and say hello to [...]
2011 Flower Show Held at the Grand Hotel

Text by Susan Tischler | Published May 12th, 2011 in Look at This

“Birds of a Feather” was the theme for this year’s Annual Cape May Flower Show sponsored by the Garden Club of Cape May and held at the Grand Hotel on April 28.

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SOMA Kicks Off Art Season

Text by Macy Zhelyazkova | Published May 2nd, 2011 in Look at This

SOMA NewArt Gallery opened the 2011 season Saturday, April 30, with Harriett Sosson’s work “Portals” in both Gallery 1 & 2. Jo-Anne Echevarria-Myer’s mixed media paintings, “Uncontrollableurges,” were on display in Gallery 3. The show runs through May 31.

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KT Sullivan Knocks Them Dead

Text by Macy Zhelyazkova | Published May 2nd, 2011 in Look at This

Broadway chanteuse KT Sullivan knocked them dead both Friday and Saturday nights when she performed her show Rhyme, Women & Song at the East Lynne Theater Company, located at 500 Hughes Street at the First Presbyterian Church. She is shown [...]
Easter Stroll

Text by Macy Zhelyazkova | Published April 28th, 2011 in Look at This

The weather was gorgeous and so were the participants of the Annual Easter Parade Fashion Stroll on the Washington Street Mall Easter Sunday. Mayor Ed Mahaney hosted the award’s ceremony donning his own Easter chapeau and the judges, Linda Steenrod, [...]
35th Cape May Jazz Festival

Text by Macy Zhelyazkova | Published April 11th, 2011 in Look at This

There was a little something for everyone at the 35th Cape May Jazz Festival, April 8-11. From guitarist Kevin Eubanks formerly of The Tonight Show to congo player and Latin jazz artist Poncho Sanchez. Many artists performed in venues throughout [...]
CROP Walk

Text by Macy Zhelyazkova | Published April 11th, 2011 in Look at This

On Saturday, April a CROP Walk began at the Emlen Physick Estate. The route took walkers through Cape May’s historic streets and down to the beachfront. The walk was organized by local churches to recognize those in the world who [...]
Bait and Swish

Text by Macy Zhelyazkova | Published April 7th, 2011 in Look at This

New York comedians played to a packed house at Cabanas Saturday night as Gables sponsored its 4th Annual Diversity Weekend Bait & Swish night of comedy hosted by Adam Sank.

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Slow Food

Text by Macy Zhelyazkova | Published April 7th, 2011 in Look at This

The Cape May Forum presented a Spring Slow Food Dinner Saturday, April 2 at the Ballroom in Congress Hall. The mission for the event is to build the farm-to-table connection among farmers, artisan producers, chefs restaurants, schools and families. For [...]
Chili Cook Off

Text by Macy Zhelyazkova | Published March 18th, 2011 in Look at This

The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May held a Chili and Chowder Cook-Off, Saturday, March 12th at Congress Hall. Chefs, both amateur and professional, participated in this second annual event. All proceeds benefit Cape May food banks. And the [...]
Hidden Valley Ranch Celebrates

Text by Macy Zhelyazkova | Published March 3rd, 2011 in Look at This

Hidden Valley Ranch celebrated “We Are Over the Winter Hump” with a beef and beer benefit on Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Cape May VFW. The evening also included a 50/50, music, and an All You Can Eat buffet. All [...]
2011 Oscar Party

Text by Macy Zhelyazkova | Published March 2nd, 2011 in Look at This

The Cape May Film Festival hosted its annual Oscar Party right before the Oscars, Sunday February 27, at the Mad Batter Restaurant. Movie aficionados gathered for great food and pre-Oscar talk.

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Rum Runners Ball – the Bees Knees

Text by Macy Zhelyazkova | Published February 18th, 2011 in Look at This

The Rum Runners Ball sponsored by the Cape May County Historical Society
was held in the Ballroom of Congress Hall Saturday, Feb. 12. The event
was peppered with Roaring 20s-style gentlemen in gangster attire as well
as those the more formal tuxedo. Ladies [...]
Share your Beach Theatre memories with The Press

Text by Susan Tischler | Published February 14th, 2011 in Look at This

As developers and preservationists battle over the theater’s fate, The Press wants to take to a look back.
New Parking Meters for Washington Street Mall

Text by Susan Tischler | Published February 9th, 2011 in Look at This

Your complaints were heard! Cape May gets new USER-FRIENDLY parking meters to replace the “old” Rhino USER-UNFRIENDLY parking meters
Souperbowl

Text by CapeMay.com | Published February 8th, 2011 in Look at This

Souperbowl, the annual fundraiser for the Center for Community Art’s radio station WCFA, was held Friday, February 4, at the Fire Hall in West Cape May.
7th Annual Burns Supper

Text by Macy Zhelyazkova | Published January 28th, 2011 in Look at This

The 7th Annual Burns Supper was held at the Ugly Mug Thursday, January 27. Kilt-clad Scots and wannabe Scots gathered to enjoy a dish of haggis, both traditional and…Dare we say it?…vegetarian. For the meek at heart, commonly referred to [...]
Can I Get a Witness Opening

Text by Macy Zhelyazkova | Published January 18th, 2011 in Look at This

On January 17th, Martin Luther King Day,the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities held an opening reception for the new exhibit “Can I Get a Witness!” at the Carriage House on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate. The [...]
Cove Beach Replenishment

Text by Macy Zhelyazkova | Published January 14th, 2011 in Look at This

A $9 million state-funded beach replenishment project began this week. The project will pump 140,000 cubic yards of sand onto the severely eroded Cove Beach. The project initially was shot down by City Council in a 3-2 vote. Those opposed [...]