Around Our Island

Events and pictures, including photos of the Washington Street Mall renovation in progress.

  1. Cape May Restaurant Week is October 18-25

    Posted by CapeMay.com on September 18th, 2009 in Around Our Island

    Sponsored by Cape May Magazine and the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May, the second Cape May Restaurant Week will showcase some of Cape May’s best restaurants in an 8-day event offering fixed-price menus, which makes the event tempting and affordable.
    There are three tiers of dining offered: dinner menus for $35.09 and $22.09, and [...]

  2. Cape May Jazz Festival Brunch Fundraiser

    Posted by Susan Tischler on September 15th, 2009 in Around Our Island

    Sunday, Sept. 13 Carney’s hosted Sunday Jazz Brunch featuring the Little Jazz Giants performing the standards. Proceeds benefit the Cape May Jazz Festival.

  3. Cape May Stage hosts Sundaes on Sunday

    Posted by Susan Tischler on September 1st, 2009 in Around Our Island

    Friends of Cape May Stage (CMS) gathered at the Harbor Cove home of Mary and Tedd McKenney for an old fashioned ice cream social and to honor Steve and Janet Miller for their 20 years of support to Cape May Stage. The couple were presented with a certificate of appreciation, a bouquet of flowers and [...]

  4. 77th Coronation of Queen Maysea

    Posted by Susan Tischler on August 6th, 2009 in Around Our Island

    Queen Maysea LXXVII is Bridget Elizabeth Martin. The coronation took place Wednesday, Aug. 5 at the Cape May Elementary School and presided over by Mary Stewart, director of Outreach for the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts.  Mayor Ed Mahaney presented the crown and assorted tiaras. The retiring queen is Melanie Sheehan. The new queens court [...]

  5. Historical Photo Gallery

    Posted by Susan Tischler on August 3rd, 2009 in Around Our Island

    The Greater Cape May Historical Society held an Open House Sunday August 2 at The Colonial House Museum featuring a collection of Vintage Cape May Pictures in their new Exhibit Room. The Colonial House, circa 1700,  is one of Cape May County’s oldest houses.

  6. Nature Center Fundraiser

    Posted by Susan Tischler on August 3rd, 2009 in Around Our Island

    On Saturday, August 1, the Nature Center of Cape May held its South of the Border Gala Fiesta at the Cape May Corinthian Yacht Club.  The funds raised allow the continuance of the Nature Center’s mission of high quality environmental education programs focusing on Cape May’s unique and fragile ecosystems. They are a family-oriented center [...]

  7. Designer Show House Gala

    Posted by Susan Tischler on July 14th, 2009 in Around Our Island

    The 2009 Designer Show House Gala was held Saturday, July 11. The house at 511 Franklin Street was originally one of two lots, including 513 Franklin St.) sold by the Corgie family to Aaron and Elizabeth Garretson in 1853. The house was presumably built shortly thereafter. Garretson was the builder and owner of the National [...]

  8. Antique Car Show

    Posted by Susan Tischler on July 14th, 2009 in Around Our Island

    Antique Car show at Rotary Park on Saturday,  June 11th.

  9. 4th of July Parade

    Posted by Susan Tischler on July 6th, 2009 in Around Our Island

    The Normal Rockwell experience is alive and well in Cape May where our small town celebrates Independence Day the old fashioned way.

  10. New Deputy Mayor Takes Oath

    Posted by Susan Tischler on July 2nd, 2009 in Around Our Island

    Cape May – Former Deputy Mayor Niels Favre took back the title yesterday at the City’s Reorganization Meeting July 1. Favre replaces Councilmember Linda Steenrod who took the helm at last year’s July 1 meeting.
    Council also announced the settlement of a 20-year lawsuit between East Cape May Associates, owners of the 96-acre Sewell Tract located [...]

  11. Evening at the Whaler Cottages

    Posted by Susan Tischler on June 29th, 2009 in Around Our Island

    Friends from the Center for Community Arts gathered at the restored Whaler Cottages on Batts Lane, owned and restored by Dave and Chris Clemans (check out the upcoming August issue of Cape May Magazine), for a fund raiser Saturday, June 27. Proceeds go to fund the arts and to help restore the Franklin Street School.

  12. Beach Ball for Cape May Stage

    Posted by Susan Tischler on June 22nd, 2009 in Around Our Island

    Threatening showers did not daunt the Beach Ball at the Beach Club on Maryland Avenue Saturday, June 20. Live music and a live auction spiced the festivities with a lovely sunset as a bonus. Proceeds went to support Cape May Stage.

  13. Spa Opening at Congress Hall and Virginia Hotel Celebrates 20

    Posted by Susan Tischler on June 19th, 2009 in Around Our Island

    Curtis Bashaw cuts the ribbon on Sea Spa, the new spa in Congress Hall’s Arcade. Just a street away, on Jackson, Curtis and staff celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Virginia Hotel’s opening.

  14. 400th Cruise

    Posted by Susan Tischler on June 15th, 2009 in Around Our Island

    Cape May – It was touch and go with the weather, but skies were fair by the time The Spirit of Cape May set sail Thursday, June 11 for a fundraiser sunset cruise for the 400th Celebration of Henry Hudson’s sail-by Cape Island and the Delaware Bay. Events celebrating the August 29th event are taking [...]

  15. CCA’s Youth Arts Program Quilts Featured in House of Blues Exhibit

    Posted by Susan Tischler on June 10th, 2009 in Around Our Island

    On Sunday, June 7, the International House of Blues Foundation- Atlantic city (IBHOF) presented its 2009 Action for the ARts Community ARts Program and Exhibit which featured 3 quilts created this spring by the Center for Community Arts’ Youth Arts Program participants from Wildwood, Lower Township, and Cape May. YAP is an arts program of [...]