Summer in the Spring

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Cape May, NJ – Call this an April heat wave – a little taste of summer in the springtime.  Cape May set two new back to back records yesterday and today . Temperatures soared to 83 degrees yesterday and 86 degrees today. That’s the warmest April 9th and April 10th every recorded  here. For people [...]

Early Daffodils 2013

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Cape May, NJ -  Early daffodils are beginning to bloom and they’re lighting up Cape May area streets and sidewalks. You’ll see them peeking out by doorways and along walkways. Some were many, many planted years ago.   Other plantings are newer. For those of us at the shore, these fat yellow flowers are truly the [...]

Jazz Vespers All Stars: Songs for Sandy

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December’s All Star Jazz Vespers Benefit will help raise money for  Hurricane Sandy victims. All time favorite musicians of the Cape May Vespers Stage have been invited to perform.   They include:  Barry Miles, Tim Lekan, Bob Shomo, Herb Moore, Ony Randrasana, Lois Smith, Bob Ferguson, and some surprise guiestrs. Some “Vespers Stars” will perform jazz [...]

Elisabeth Von Trapp Concert

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The granddaughter of the famous Maria and Baron von Trapp, the family whose story inspired The Sound of Music, will perform at Cape May Convention Hall in December. Building on her well known family’s passion for music, von Trapp has created her own artistic style, with a voice the New York Times calls “hauntingly clear.” [...]

Dennisville House Tour

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Historic Dennisville homeowners open their doors to the public for their annual Christmas House Tour, Saturday, December 15, 2012. This is a rare chance to see inside private homes in this historic village, just off Route 47, a half hour from Cape May. Many homes date from the early 1800′s. Bring flashlights to help light [...]

NJ Ballet The NutCracker

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The New Jersey Ballet Company bring its production of “The Nutcracker” to the Middle Township Performing Arts Center for two performances December 9th. The ballet, about a little girl named Clara and her amazing Nutcracker, is a holiday tradition.  This first-rate production never fails to enchant youngsters and grownups alike. Dates:  December 9,, 2012 When:  [...]

Holiday Concert

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Package Goods Orchestra (PGO) brings its message of peace, love, and music to Cape May Convention Hall on Saturday, December 8. Ocean City residents Bette Kaminsky and Bill Johnson, along with Barbara Fiedler, Steve Fiedler and Steve Friedland of Galloway Township, make up this musical group that uses bells, whistles and other unusual instruments. Admission [...]

Wildwoods Family Celebration

The Wildwoods Convention Center opens its doors for a full day of free family fun Saturday, December 8. While adults go shopping at the shopping bazaar, the kids can enjoy crafts, face painting, and holiday movies. Performances by local school choirs and bands continue non stop throughout the day. Santa Claus makes an appearance at [...]

Lamplighter Tour

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Self guided tour of five of  Cape May’s Bed and Breakfast Inns, decorated for the holidays. Includes admission to the Carriage House Gallery at the Physick Estate.  Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities.  Tickets at the Washington St. Mall Info booth. Dates: Fridays, through Dec. 28 When: 7:oo PM Where:  Cape [...]

Christmas Crib Lighting

Our Lady, Star of the Sea Church lights its Christmas crib after 6:30PM Mass (approximtely 7:15PM) December 7. The Knights of Columbus sponsor the annual lighting and caroling. Refreshments are served in the Knights’ meeting room after the lighting festivities. All are invited. Dates: December 7 When: 7:15PM Where: OPur Lady, Star of teh Sea [...]