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Sarah Holl | Cape Cod ART

Artist Profile: Sarah Holl

By Marina Davalos | June 28, 2016

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…

Romolo Del Deo | Cape Cod ART

Artist Profile: Salvatore & Romolo Del Deo

By Amanda Wastrom | June 27, 2016

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…

Melanie Chartier | Cape Cod ART

Artist Profile: Melanie Chartier

By Kathy Blackwell | June 27, 2016

“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…

Melissa Averinos | Cape Cod ART

Artist Profile: Melissa Averinos

By Kathy Blackwell | June 27, 2016

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,…

Forrest Pirovano | Cape Cod ART

Artist Profile: Forrest Pirovano

By Lilly Lowe | June 20, 2016

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…

Emerging Artists, Tom Coute | Cape Cod ART

The grateful eight!

By Haley Cote | June 20, 2016

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, Cape Cod HOME | capecodlife.com

A few pointers from the pros

By Haley Cote | June 2, 2016

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, Cape Cod HOME | capecodlife.com

Creature Comforts

By Matt Taylor | June 2, 2016

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 Hyannis Main Street

Welcome to Main Street Hyannis

By Matthew J. Gill | May 24, 2016

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!

By Brian Shortsleeve | May 24, 2016

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

Welcome to Main Street in Falmouth

By Matthew J. Gill | April 28, 2016

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…

Recent sunset over Buzzards Bay

The overwhelming power of natural beauty

By Brian Shortsleeve | April 27, 2016

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…

Johnny Depp has played Jack Sparrow in several Pirates of the Caribbean films.

Dressed to inspire, astonish & impress

By Joe O'Shea | April 27, 2016

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

By Robert Manz | March 23, 2016

A collection of Robert Manz’s springtime photography   Photo Gallery [foogallery id=”29503″]

A simple man, an extraordinary talent

By Chris White | March 14, 2016

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

By Cape Cod Life Publications | March 14, 2016

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

By Cape Cod Life Publications | March 14, 2016

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

By Matthew J. Gill | February 4, 2016

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.…