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THEATER
CAPE MAY STAGE
“The Drawer Boy”
Cape May Stage’s latest award-winning
production is a sweetheart of a
play: “The Drawer Boy” by Michael
Healey. The action takes place on an
Ontario farm in 1972, where a young
actor goes to learn about ‘farm life.’
What he finds, amongst the cows and
bales of hay, are two elderly farmers
that have been friends for over 40
years. What he learns...well, get over
to the theatre at Bank and Lafayette
Streets to find out for yourself. There’s
lots of smiles and feel-good stories
just waiting for you... Wednesday
through Sunday at 8pm from now
through September 25. Tickets $22,
seniors/students $18, children $10.
For a special evening, check out the
theatre’s fabulous “Dinner and a
Show” promotion at 11 local gourmet
restaurants.
EAST LYNNE THEATER
COMPANY
“Tales by Twain”
Four actors bring several of Mark
Twain’s humorous and poignant tales
to life through storytelling and song.
Last year, “Tales” was so successful
that the theater is bringing it back
for a longer run this summer with
script and cast changes. Shows will
run at 8:30pm Wednesdays through
Saturdays until September 4 at the
First Presbyterian Church. On Friday,
August 27, there will be an American
Sign Language interpretation of the
play. Tickets are $20 general admission
and $17 for seniors, students,
and people with disabilities. Kids 12
and under are free. Dinner and a show
combinations are available. Call 884-
5898 or www.eastlynnetheater.org.
ELAINE’S DINNER THEATER
“The Strange Tale of Mystic
Cove”
Mystic Cove is a sleepy little town
nestled along the craggy coast of New
England. The Martin family has just
arrived from New York to remodel an
old light house into a trendy antique
shop. Life has been serene and peaceful
in Mystic Cove, but all that is about
to change! A strange fog has rolled in
and a powerful storm is mysteriously
heading straight for the town. Wanna
see the show? Call 884-4358.
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3 rd ANNUAL ALICE STEER WILSON INVITATIONAL
F YOU’RE interested in local
art, artists or just love art in
general, then you should not
miss the Alice Steer Wilson
invitational at the Chalfonte hotel
opening September 5 th .
Local artist Stan Sperlak’s
work is featured as is Lambertville
painter Robert Beck, Lehigh
Valley painters Virginia Tabor
and Sandra Corpora, Narberth’s
Ann Simon, and the late
Alice Steer Wilson. Two former
students of Wilson, Carol King
Hood and Tom MacDonald,
3rd annual invitational features paintings by local artists. Right: Porch Parade
by Alice Steer Wilson. Above: Lifeboat by Robert Beck
COME FLY WITH ME
First Flight Attendant Jilline Ringle
is Cape May’s sassiest songstress,
and “Come Fly With Me” is her newest,
fastest and funniest creation.
Costumed as her passengers might
expect, Jilline makes a musical trek
around the world, covering 50 countries
on 4 continents with familiar,
delightful tunes, rendered with
props and Ringle’s well-known stage
antics. The show’s repertoire is dizzying
and she is co-piloted for the
third season, with Musical Director
Owen Robbins. Performances run
until September 12. Shows are at 9
pm on Wed, Thurs, Sat and Sun evenings
in The Henry Sawyer Room at
The Chalfonte, 301 Howard St, Cape
May. Tickets will run you $20 (only
$18 for seniors/students & $8 children
under 12). Call 884-8409.
SIZZLING SUMMER CINEMA
Monday, August 30
Let mystery, mirth, and music enrich
your summer nights by attending
Monday night at the movies at the
Chalfonte hotel. This terrific new
series is sponsored by the Cape May
New Jersey State Film Festival and
appeals to anyone who loves movies,
especially talking about them
afterward. Screenings begin at 8pm
for a $6 suggested donation. There’s
hot popcorn, cold drinks, and lively,
provacative discussion. On August
30, it’s A Midsummer’s Night’s
Sex Comedy on the big screen. Call
884-6700 or njstatefilmfestival.com.
NEW AND
NOTEWORTHY
OUTRAGEOUS REPTILES
Come to the Wetlands Institue to
see scaly and slithery creatures,
who just happen to be the stars of
this show. You’ll come face-to-face
with bull snakes (what ARE those?),
turtles, alligators and legless lizards
to learn about diverse reptilian lifestyles.
C’mon-legless lizards? Here
on Earth? Couldn’t be. Call 368-1211.
SUGAR SAND RAMBLERS IN
CONCERT
Saturday, August 28
Historic Cold Spring Village will be
hosting the ninth in its 10-part series
of free summer concerts. The concert
will also exhibit.
The show is held at the Chalfonte
Hotel, 301 Howard Street,
and on September 5 th there’ll be an
artists’ reception from 2-4pm. The
event is free, open to the public,
and wine and hors d’oeuvres will
be served. Paintings will remain on
display in the Solarium and Magnolia
Room through September
30th, although visitors are advised
to call 884-8409 to confirm viewing
times other than the reception.
begins at 6:30pm and is held, light
rain or shine, at the Gazebo located
in the center of the Village. There is
ample seating available. Come and
enjoy a delightful evening among
the shade trees. During intermission,
the Village Ice Cream Parlor will be
open. Historic Cold Spring Village
is located on Route 9 between Cape
May and Rio Grande. Call 898-2300.
WATERCOLOR EXHIBIT
Entire month of August
New York watercolorist, Penny Chiusano
will be featuring her whimisical
collection of work entilted “Ditz
and Kitsch.” The self-guided exhibits
will be on display from 11am to 4pm.
Call 884-8409 or just turn up at this
charming old hotel and help yourself,
while maybe enjoying a glass of wine
or a cold beer from the King Edward
bar.
CRAB CAKE COOK OFF
Sunday, September 11
Be there as local chefs compete for
the title of Best Crab Cake in Cape
May. Held at Martini Beach, this
second annual contest is open to the
public, so come, pull up a seat on the
awesome second floor porch, watch
the sunset and judge the cakes for
yourself. From 5 to 8pm. Call 884-
1925.
CONCERTS BY CANDLELIGHT
Tuesday, August 31
The Chalfonte Hotel presents Bonnie
Hoke, soprano, and Martha Hyde,
clarinet with Michael Scheadel on piano.
The theme of this performance
is “Flute, Clarinet, and Voice: a versatile
combination throughout history.”
The program highlights voice,
flute, and clarinet combinations, in
Bach, Handel, Bach, Saint-Sans and
Gounod among others. The group
appears in The Henry Sawyer Room
at The Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard
Street, Cape May, NJ. Tickets are $10
per adult/$7 per child, or free with
dinner in The Chalfonte’s Magnolia
Room. For information and reservations
call 609-884-8409.
CONVENTION HALL
CONCERT SCHEDULE
Friday, August 27
Country Dance Night with Ken &
Debbie Gaskill @ 8pm.
Saturday, August 28
Al Raymond Orchestra for children
@ 7pm, adult dancing @ 9pm.
Sunday, August 29
Salem County Brass Society@ 9pm.
Tuesday, August 31
Joanne Reagan Dance Revue @
8pm.
Wednesday, September 1
Hal Davis Band. Kids @ 7pm, Adults
@ 9pm
CAPE MAY CITY’S FREE BAND
CONCERTS SCHEDULE
The concerts are held at the Rotary
Bandstand every Wednesday and
Saturday at 8pm. Please bring your
own chair.
Saturday, August 28
The Hobo Band
Wednesday, September 1
Cape Harmonaires Barbershop
Singers
Saturday, September 4
Cape May County String Band
JERSEY TOMATO FESTIVAL
Saturday, September 4
It’s that time of year again where we
all celebrate the fruit that has come
to make New Jersey famous all over
the world. Well, we really aren’t positive
about the entire world, but we
know that folks in the nearby states
look up to our quality red fruit. On
Saturday, West Cape May Borough
Hall will be hosting the festival, so
get up and spend the day from 9am
to 4pm.
TWO TO TANGO
WINE DINNER
Martini Beach’s chef Drew Tuano
presents a four course menu paired
with Tango lessons and fancy cocktails
and wines. $175 per couple.
Call 884-1925.
TOURS & TRIPS
AFRICAN AMERICAN
HERITAGE TOURS
Take an interesting walking tour
around Cape May showcasing
African American Heritage. The
one-hour tour begins at 10am every
Saturday throughout the summer.
The tour leaves from the CCA office
at 712 Lafayette Street. Learn about
untold stories as you walk the west
side of downtown, from rumors of
Harriet Tubman, to the blacks-on-
ly beaches and USO, the thriving
African American business, social
and religious community and the
fate of the segregated Franklin
Street School. Tickets are $10 for
adults and $7 for age 12 and under.
Call 884-7525.
AIRPLANE RIDES
If you think that high up in the sky is
the best way to see the lovely views
of the Cape, then call up South Jersey
Air to prove your theory. They offer
rides, charters, and flight instruction.
Really, how exciting would it be
to fly co-pilot over the shoreline? We
say, very. 889-7433 or 780-0316.
CAPE MAY WINERY TOUR
If you love the Cape May Wine
School, you won’t want to miss
this new event on Wednesdays at
3pm. Spend the afternoon at the
award-winning Cape May Winery,
tour the vineyard to see how grapes
are grown, and then visit the winery
for an introduction to the
wine-maker’s art. You’ll also enjoy a
barrel-tasting with cheese and fruit,
and receive a complimentary tasting
glass. Tours are limited to 40 people.
Tour costs $20 per. Call 884-5404.
DOO WOP TROLLEY TOUR
Strap on those wing tip shoes and
Come fly with Jilline Ringle in her new cabaret show at The Chalftone. Photo: Erin Kirk
fluff up your poodle skirt for a trip on
over to Wildwood to take a swell tour
through the wet ’n’ wild never mild
pastels and neons of the 1950s, Elvis
era architecture that juts, slopes,
curves, and slices. Don’t miss out on
the whole twist of doo wop details
that make Wildwood the hoppin’
place of 1950’s America. Tour runs
Monday-Thursday cost $10 from
Cape May and $8 from the Wildwoods,
children ages 3-12 are $5
from Cape May and $4 from Wildwood.
Call 884-5404.
HISTORIC DISTRICT
WALKING TOUR
Take your time and walk around
Cape May with this 90-minute guided
tour with the good folks at the
Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts.
Call 884-5404 for times and ticket
reservations.
LIGHTHOUSE
Since 1859 the red and white sentinel
at Cape May Point has been lighting
the way for passing ships and providing
a most scenic shoreline for all
beach goers. On a clear day, climb
the 199 circular and narrow steps to
the top and walk out onto the railed
viewing area Or take an entertaining
trolley ride from Cape May to Cape
May Point at night and climb the
lighthouse to see the sky ablaze with
stars. The view is spectacular to say
the least. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic
Center for the Arts (MAC). For
more information, call 609-884-
5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.
capemaymac.org.
EMLEN PHYSICK ESTATE
Not only was the house designed
by Frank Furness and intricately
built in 1879 but also several outstanding
pieces of furniture inside
the house were crafted by Furness.
This mansion is Cape May’s only
Victorian house museum. Take the
45-minute guided tour through the
18-rooms of this impressive house
and learn more about history and its
people. Tickets are sold in the Sun
Porch Museum Shop at the Physick
Estate, and are $8 for adults, $4 for
children 3-12. Call 609-884-5404 or
800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH WALKS
Take a lovely walk around charming
Victorian Cape May’s Historic
District to see the gingerbread
architecture, up close and personal.
A friendly and knowledgeable MAC
guide leads the tour and once you’ve
built up your appetite, enjoy a delicious
brunch. Tickets cost $20 for
adults and only $10 for kids ages 3
–12. Dates and times vary. Purchase
your tickets from the Washington
Street Mall Information Booth or in
advance by calling MAC, 884.5404