Art & Entertainment

Partner Profile: Michael Petrizzo

By Gabriella Messina | October 3, 2018

From Passion to Profession: Photographer Michael Petrizzo takes his talent to the next level Michael Petrizzo hasn’t followed the traditional path to becoming a photographer. Instead, Petrizzo turned a hobby…

Fins Up: Mermaids on Cape Cod

By Haley Cote | September 13, 2018

  Mermaids on Cape Cod is fast becoming a local favorite, thanks to an owner who’s putting community first “I wanna be where the people are,” pines Ariel in Disney’s…

Village LIFE: Dennis Village

By Julie Craven Wagner | September 13, 2018

“Village is a place where you can find peace, unity, strength, inspiration and most importantly a natural and beautiful life.” – Minahil urfan Where the Past is Present This is…

#sunsetsunday

By Allyson Plessner | September 13, 2018

  A September sunset on the Cape can’t be beat! Online, we celebrate all the breathtaking sunsets the Cape and Islands have to offer every Sunday on Instagram using the…

The Art of Antiquing

By Gabriella Messina | September 13, 2018

Cape Cod’s most loved antique shops are where you’ll find a nostalgic piece of Cape history Looking for the perfect addition to your Cape cottage, or something to bring back…

Note to Self: Write More Often

By Brian Shortsleeve | September 13, 2018

Introducing Cape Cod Life Note Cards Above is one of our favorite aerial photos, taken as part of our Aerial Tour, showing the entire shoreline of Cape Cod (available online…

The Cape Cod Effect: Cultural Districts

By Allyson Plessner | September 13, 2018

Cultural districts throughout the Cape & Islands invest in unique artistic opportunity, economic growth and the vibrant cultural personalities of towns across the region An unparalleled push against postmodernism in…

Harbor LIFE: Wellfleet

By Bill O'Neill | September 13, 2018

 Fresh seafood & fine art set this coastal community apart This is the fifth installment of a new series exploring the vibrant harbors across Cape Cod and the Islands…

September/October 2018 Events: Islands

By Mary Anglin | September 13, 2018

October 17-21: MV Food & Wine Festival The 11th annual Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival is the perfect event to experience the local production of farm and fish on…

September/October 2018 Events: Lower Cape

By Mary Anglin | September 13, 2018

September 15-16: Harwich Cranberry Festival Set up on the fields of the Harwich Community Center, the Harwich Cranberry Festival will take place September 15-16. This festival is well-known for its…

September/October 2018 Events: Upper Cape

By Mary Anglin | September 13, 2018

September 15th: Cape Cod Canal Day, Bourne The Cape Cod Canal has always been a hotspot for activity. whether it’s biking, running, rollerblading, or relaxing. Taking place at Buzzards Bay Park,…

September/October 2018 Events: Outer Cape

By Mary Anglin | September 13, 2018

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…

Yarmouth Seaside Festival

September/October 2018 Events: Mid Cape

By Mary Anglin | September 13, 2018

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

By Mary Anglin | September 13, 2018

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

Harbor LIFE: Woods Hole

By Bill O'Neill | August 2, 2018

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…

By Allyson Plessner | August 2, 2018

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

By John Greiner-Ferris | August 2, 2018

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

By Julie Craven Wagner | June 29, 2018

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…