Art & Entertainment
Harwich: 2016 town profile
Located along Nantucket Sound and featuring a topography that includes ponds, harbors and flatlands, the town of Harwich is often referred to as the birthplace of the Cape’s cranberry industry.…
Brewster: 2016 town profile
Named for Elder William Brewster, a Mayflower passenger and one of the Pilgrim’s first religious leaders, the town of Brewster is a mecca for nature lovers and outdoor explorers. For…
Dennis: 2016 town profile
Located in the center of Cape Cod, the town of Dennis boasts a variety of cultural venues and historic sites, endless beaches and several great restaurants. A good place to…
Yarmouth: 2016 town profile
One of the Cape’s oldest towns, Yarmouth has thrived off the ocean since it was incorporated in 1639. Driving along Route 6A, visitors will pass by the homes of 50…
Barnstable: 2016 town profile
Barnstable, Cape Cod’s largest town in both geographic size and population, offers a variety of unique attractions—and some fantastic dining options. Stretching from Cape Cod Bay to Nantucket Sound, the…
Mashpee: 2016 town profile
The town of Mashpee has a fascinating history—and boasts a well-known shopping complex as well as relaxing beaches and open space areas. In the years following King Phillip’s War (1675…
Falmouth: 2016 town profile
Traveling to Falmouth? Here’s a few things to bring to best enjoy your experience: a bicycle, a book on marine life, a bathing suit, a big appetite, and a few…
Sandwich: 2016 town profile
Settled in 1637 and incorporated two years later, Sandwich is Cape Cod’s oldest town, and visitors will find little tastes of history throughout the community. Downtown, several historic sites are…
Bourne: 2016 town profile
The first community most visitors experience, or at least drive through, when they arrive on Cape Cod is Bourne. Though the traffic over the bridges may be hectic in summer,…
Finding poetry in the commonplace
Edward Hopper’s interpretive paintings of everyday scenes continue to influence—and inspire—today Edward Hopper saw Cape Cod as no one else did. The iconic American artist (1882-1967), who was featured on…
CAPE COD LIFE’s 2016 student art contest–winners, details, and a slideshow
Inspired by the entries we received last year, we decided to host another art contest to help us illustrate the six local history articles in this issue, our 2016 Annual…
Field Trips: Jan. 9th — Dec. 31th
Cape & Islands Field Trips January through December WINE AND MUSIC WEDNESDAYS ‘Wine and Music Wednesday’ is an open house held on the third Wednesday of every month in the…
A real-life blockbuster
Author Nathaniel Philbrick discusses the disaster of the whale ship Essex—and the new film bringing the story to life In the 2015 Warner Bros. film In the Heart of the…
Sewing Sweetness
The threads of this Cape Cod quilt-maker’s talent connect her to admirers far and wide. Tucked away on a wooded hillside in Dennis, Joyce Harvey’s small brown house does not…
Field Trips: Nov. 27th — Jan. 17th
Decorating Tidings Weekend NOVEMBER 28, 29 Casabella Home Furnishings in East Sandwich hosts a magical weekend for homeowners with a special “Love Where You Live” event when design experts at…
"You get what you give!"
For 22 years, painter Marieluise Hutchinson has utilized her artistic talent to benefit local non-profits Marieluise Hutchinson travels old New England roads searching for perfect scenes to paint. She is…
A very festive holiday lineup!
Previews of five upcoming events on the Cape & Islands—and details on 21 more Here’s a few easy holiday-themed questions for you. Are you in the mood for any of…
Cape Cooking: Holiday bonus!
Here’s a menu for a warm and festive meal courtesy of the Old Yarmouth Inn Friends, readers, and Cape Cod folk, lend me your ears. The holiday season is nigh…
