Art & Entertainment

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…

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Art on the Plate: Encore Bistro & Bar

By Allyson Plessner | June 27, 2018

 “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

By Mary Stanley | June 27, 2018

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

By Mary Stanley | June 27, 2018

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…

Galley

Art on the Plate: Galley Beach

By Allyson Plessner | June 27, 2018

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

By Allyson Plessner | June 27, 2018

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

By John Greiner-Ferris | June 27, 2018

  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

By Allyson Plessner | June 27, 2018

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

By Allyson Plessner | June 27, 2018

“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!

By Allyson Plessner | June 27, 2018

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

By Allyson Plessner | June 12, 2018

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

By Haley Cote | June 12, 2018

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…

C Salt Wine Bar and Grille

Art on the Plate: C Salt Wine Bar & Grille

By Allyson Plessner | June 12, 2018

“The plating of the food is very important. People eat with their eyes first. You want to make sure that the plate is presentable, tight, clean and fun.”– Chef &…

ocean terrace at ocean edge resort

Art on the Plate: Ocean Terrace at Ocean Edge Resort

By Allyson Plessner | June 12, 2018

“If something you put down in front of people is exceptionally beautiful, they are going to be awestruck and want to enjoy it that much more. That first impression is…