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Online Exclusive: From Four Friends to Founders

Peter Nelson, Ollie Cheever, Harrison Hill, and Ben Carbeau originally became friends in seventh grade in Concord, Massachusetts but then went their separate ways for high school and college—sharing summers together on Cape Cod is what kept their longstanding friendship alive. Despite being barely old enough to legally drink, four middle-school best friends have become co-founders of their very own hard iced-tea brand that’s inspired by their memories on Cape Cod. “We started out just...

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Posh Picnicking

Sharing special moments is part of what Cape Cod is all about and one creative way to do that is through the creation of a picnic—a timeless tradition that began with a woven basket and a simple meal shared in the fresh air, surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors. These days, the concept of a picnic has grown into a full-blown curated experience with endless possibilities for elegant setups and whimsical themes. These local...
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The best places to grab a bite or rest your head.

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    Your source for arts and entertainment on Cape Cod.

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    An insider's guide to local gifts and shopping.

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    Dine with spectacular views and delicious food.

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A Love for a Lifetime

Emma MacDonald and Payton Pritchard tie the knot in an intimate ceremony. 

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More Than Just Books

Libraries across the Cape and Islands expand their offerings.

Gunk’holing: Standing Tall in Truro 

As Brian passes the mantle to me for his Gunk’holing column, I am both honored and cautiously respectful of the…

A Study in Perseverance

Best-selling author, and local Cape Codder, Lisa Genova owns the story-telling space between intellect and intrigue.

Seaside Bridal Couture

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From the Ground up

When a family felt the growing pains of their older house, they enlisted a dream team comprised of Patrick Ahearn Architect & McPhee Associates of Cape Cod to update & recreate the home for future generations to enjoy.

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Out To Sea

The challenging task of preserving what could be lost was expertly tackled by the team of Bilek Builders and architect Peter McDonald in this Eastham project.

Mastering the Trade: George Davis  

George Davis has built a company upon a strong work ethic and the values instilled in him from his father.

Cultivating a Culture

Landscape professional Paul Miskovsky has been artfully and masterfully transforming outdoor spaces on Cape Cod for 40 years.

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Our feelings of support and gratitude for what the art community contributes to this unique landscape are deep. Therefore, all the content in this year's Cape Cod ART is available for everyone to read!

2024 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Jennifer Odell

Goldsmith Jennifer Odell’s journey as an artist channels a bit of Circe—the goddess of magic and transformation from Greek mythology.…

Artist Profile: Lizbet Carroll Fuller

Life on an island is many things, and for those who live there year-round while raising a family and making…

Artist Profile: Jeff Adams

Although Jeff Adams has been creating ceramic works of art for decades, in the last four years he has focused…

Artist Profiles: Process and Perspective

Profiles of 25 local artists including 4 emerging artists.

Artist Profile: Steve Kennedy

On the surface, Steve Kennedy is a complete contradiction; and yet then again, he is not. Words like swashbuckling, ruddy,…

Artist Profile: Sarah Hinckley

It could be said that Cape Cod is in Sarah Hinckley’s bones. Born and raised in Cummaquid, she has an…

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By King or Storm

Two Cape growers, Sandwich’s Bob King and Provincetown’s Stormy Mayo, share the straight scoop on growing magnificent Dahlias.

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Sea & Soil and Frost & Found

Two floral designers interpret their passion for flowers and the natural world with unique perspectives.

Blooming at the Water’s Edge

Landscape Designer Maria Hickey sets a seaside embankment ablaze with blooms!

Encompassed by Nature

Sudbury Design Group transforms a tranquil property on Fox Island in Osterville, a project that reflects the natural allure of this Cape gem.