Art & Entertainment
Artist Profile: Sarah Holl
Growing up in an artistic family, Sarah Holl always intrinsically understood that she would be an artist. “In fact, one of my earliest memories is of throwing myself on the…
Artist Profile: Salvatore & Romolo Del Deo
In the East End of Provincetown, there is a dirt road that begins with a smattering of mismatched mailboxes stabbing the ground at all angles and looking as if they…
Artist Profile: Melanie Chartier
“I am always looking for objects to be my muse,” says Melanie Chartier. “Now that I live on Cape Cod, I use local objects found in the natural surroundings, which…
Artist Profile: Melissa Averinos
Self-taught in a variety of media, Melissa Averinos defies the confines of any one artistic category. “I am fluid in my artwork,” says the fabric designer, digital artist, quilter, author,…
Artist Profile: Forrest Pirovano
Forrest Pirovano was first introduced to the architecture and landscape of Cape Cod while he was serving in the Navy. What really drew him in, aside from falling in love…
The grateful eight!
These emerging local artists are young, inspired, and appreciative of those from whom they have learned When someone has it—whatever rare talent or gift “it” may serve to represent—it is undeniable.…
A few pointers from the pros
Four local companies have a lot of experience with weathervanes A weathervane can say a great deal about its owners. From displaying one’s love of the sea with a sailboat,…
Creature Comforts
Geoff Semonian has carved a career out of whales, eagles, and other wooden creations There is a saying that the most important ingredient in any great recipe, product or other creation…
Welcome to Main Street Hyannis
For two days last August, photographer Charles Sternaimolo and I explored the shops, restaurants, and cultural venues that make up today’s Main Street in Hyannis, and we met many of…
Happy Birthday, Judy!
For the recent birthday of my wife, Judy, our associate publisher, I wanted to give her something she did not already have. I mean how often does one turn 30?…
Welcome to Main Street in Falmouth
For two days last August, photographer Charles Sternaimolo and I explored Falmouth’s lovely Main Street, attempting to capture the color and charm of the village for the photo essay on…
The overwhelming power of natural beauty
My son Max called me from school recently and told me that one of his recent Cape Cod Life Facebook posts reached 102,000 people. It was one of our beautiful…
Dressed to inspire, astonish & impress
Heritage Museums & Gardens unveils fabulous movie costume exhibit for 2016 Love him or hate him—and most people love him—one of the most memorable movie characters of the 21st century…
Photo portfolio: The light of spring
A collection of Robert Manz’s springtime photography Photo Gallery [foogallery id=”29503″]
A simple man, an extraordinary talent
Harwich’s A. Elmer Crowell—the father of decorative bird carving In 1874, a son of a Harwich cranberry farmer receives a gift of his first 12-gauge shotgun. He’s 12 years old,…
Upcoming Cape & Islands events: April through September
Check out this robust listing of unique, fascinating and fun upcoming events on Cape Cod and the Islands! Through September 1 CAPE COD MUSEUM OF ART CELEBRATES 35 YEARS! In…
Cape & Islands fieldtrips: March through June
Through September 1 CAPE COD MUSEUM OF ART CELEBRATES 35 YEARS! In 2016, the Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis celebrates its 35th anniversary. The museum is hosting exhibits and…
Did you know? – 17 fun trivia items about the Cape & Islands
1. Bourne Did you know? That the term Sagamore—as in Bourne’s Sagamore Village, the Sagamore Bridge and the Sagamore Inn Restaurant—is a Native American term that means chief or sachem.…