Art & Entertainment
Artist Profile: Robert Frazier
When Robert Frazier prepares to paint, he selects only a limited choice of colors—just as his mother taught him. The oil painter creates evocative, Impressionistic landscapes with only two yellows,…
Artist Profile: Jack Dickerson
The study of color and design has dominated Jack Dickerson’s life and work, but his passion for painting came later in life. “I didn’t pick up a paintbrush until I…
Artist Profile: ChalermAkhwan ‘Kwan’ Buadam
Painting all day long is Chalermakhwan ‘Kwan’ Buadam’s idea of perfection. “I could work all day at the easel. I’m happiest when I’m working and thankful I have the ability…
Marquee Attractions
A preview of the 2015 Provincetown, Nantucket, and Woods Hole film festivals Cape Cod and the Islands are known around the world for their gorgeous beaches, pristine natural settings, fresh…
Artist Profile: Philip Bergson
In the depths of winter, when temperatures dip into the 20s, even hardy Cape Codders don’t want to spend too much time outside. That’s not the case for artist Philip…
Artist Profile: Mark Beck
A painter for 25 years, Mark Beck has found the best way to keep his art fresh and creative is to change up his style. “When I look at my…
There’s a Big Story behind these little squares…
Bourne exhibit to showcase historic town quilts Jane MacDonald was perusing one final booth at a flea market in Charlotte, North Carolina in the year 2000 when she spotted them—a…
It’s summertime—and the reading’s easy
Details and descriptions of seven great “Beach Reads” with Cape and Islands connections Imagine this scene: toes in the sand, the sun shining overhead, ocean sounds bubbling before you, and…
First Nantucket, then the world!
Director to bring his new film on a tour of Cape Cod, the Islands, and beyond this summer A writer, director, and film studies professor from Vermont, Jay Craven has…
Early Summer Field Trips
June 20, 2015 STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL IN FALMOUTH Savor sweet treats on the grounds of St. Barnabas Church (91 Main Street, Falmouth) adjacent to Falmouth’s picturesque town green. Enjoy strawberry treats,…
Putting a New Twist on an old Tradition
Cape Cod artist weaves tapestries from seaweed, grass, and other natural materials. Shannon Goheen is a landscape designer, and for more than a quarter century, her work has involved transforming…
From Canvas to Gingerbread
The sweet history of a Martha’s Vineyard neighborhood. Step into the historic “campground” in the Martha’s Vineyard town of Oak Bluffs, and the bustle and glitz of this resort island…
Manry on a Mission
Remembering one sailor’s epic journey from Falmouth, MA to Falmouth, UK When Robert Manry arrived on Cape Cod in the spring of 1965, his visit began like that of countless…
Drawing on a Large Talent Pool
Six articles, Nine schools, 138 entries, and a one-of-a-kind art contest We were not sure this would work. When Cape Cod LIFE art director, Jen Dow, proposed we host a…
Taking on Tough Topics with Love
Cape writer Lisa Genova shares some of the personal stories behind her best-selling books In Love Anthony, Cape Cod author Lisa Genova delivers a compelling tale about the unexpected friendship…
Sandwich artist makes a giant impression
Michael Magyar has inspired a community with his unique—and sizeable—creations Taking a drive to peruse Christmas lights in December is a time-honored tradition for families around New England, yet this festive endeavor…
Lauren Wolk
Lauren Wolk is working on her third novel. “The first one was published by Random House and the second one is with my agent,” Wolk says. “The third one is…
Robyn Whaples
Robyn Whaples, a 2014 graduate of Sandwich High School, is on the path toward a career in animation, and she credits the “ArtWorks School to Careers” program sponsored by Heritage…
