Art & Entertainment
September/October 2018 Events: Outer Cape
October 13-14: Wellfleet OysterFest The Wellfleet OysterFest, in its 18th year, has returned for another weekend of food, drink and entertainment. During the two-day festival, families can enjoy arts and…
September/October 2018 Events: Mid Cape
October 6-8: Yarmouth Seaside Festival Spending summer on the Cape is a no-brainer, but you may not have considered attending events on Cape Cod for Columbus Day weekend. The Yarmouth…
Foliage, Family & Fun: Cape & Islands festivals you won’t want to miss this fall
The end of summer does not mean the end of good times on the Cape and Islands. All throughout Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket there are festivals and events…
Harbor LIFE: Woods Hole
Adventure awaits in this sublime village This is the fourth installment of a new series exploring the vibrant harbors across Cape Cod and the Islands In Woods Hole, you’ll find…
If you’re fond of sand dunes and salty air…
Sarah McCaffery and her husband, Simon, grew up enjoying summertime on the Cape with their families. From days spent roaming the beach or developing a taste for lobster rolls to…
Magic Moments
A true Cape Cod tradition, the Chatham Band continues to strike a chord There is more than a bit of magical time traveling that happens when the Chatham Band performs…
Q&A: Jennifer Dow
Our Creative Director, Jennifer Dow, recently celebrated her 100th issue with the Cape Cod LIFE April 2018 publication. Jen is an invaluable member of our team at Cape Cod Life…
Art on the Plate: Encore Bistro & Bar
“Food is my way of expressing myself on the plate, of telling my story, and I put my heart into every single dish.” – Co-Owner & Executive Chef: Tyler LaChance…
Dive into some of the best bookstores
There’s nothing like the feel of a book in your hands—the smell of the pages, especially if it’s an old classic. Knowing the toll that big box stores—and later technology—would…
The best scoops around town
There is perhaps no other food that is more synonymous with summer than ice cream, and when it comes to the cool, creamy confection, Cape Codders and visitors certainly have…
Art on the Plate: Galley Beach
Owner: David Silva • Mixologist: Mark Sybe “With each bottle of Elyx sold, it provides a week’s worth of fresh drinking water to a single person in Peru. One bottle…
Art on the Plate: Harborview Restaurant & Bar
Owner: Michael Gustafson • Mixologist: Anthony Mendoza “I love that every day is different. You just don’t know what will happen at any given day or time.” -Michael Gustafson Michael…
Handcrafting history
Sculptor David Lewis finds redemption in art Like many histories of families on Cape Cod, Osterville sculptor David Lewis’ family history is a curious blend of lore and real…
Art on the Plate: Soprano’s Casino by the Sea
Chef: George Brown “We thrive on friendly service, local products and an all-around great experience.” -Barbara Komenda It’s hard not to appreciate al fresco dining on a terrace overlooking the ocean,…
Art on the Plate: Portside Tavern
“I like the craftmanship of cooking. We make our own mozzarella. We grind our own sausage, proof our own breads and make our own stocks. To me, it’s about actually…
Oh, snap!
It’s said a photo is worth a thousand words, so we can only wonder what a spectacular photo of the Cape and Islands is worth. There were so many incredible…
Artist profile: Jim Freeheart
Jim Freeheart starts each of his paintings with a big heart and a smile—both literally and figuratively. He paints this as his signature before coating the canvas in color. “The…
Paint and play
These artists, and their muses, are not your average art group This wasn’t a typical gig for Jerry Portnoy. The blues great, an East Dennis resident who’s played harmonica for…
