People & Businesses

Historical Societies & Museums

By Cape Cod Life Publications | July 6, 2015

Eastham Historical Society The Eastham Historical Society is home to two historical venues, which host a number of activities and events for the summer season. Built in 1741, the Swift-Daley…

Annual Art 2015

Cultivating the Arts

By Cape Cod Life Publications | July 6, 2015

  Artists Association of Nantucket The Artists Association of Nantucket promotes the visual arts on the island. Through educational programs, exhibits, and special events, AAN is busy year round fostering…

Annual Art 2015

For the ART of it

By Susan Dewey | July 6, 2015

Editor’s Note     Those of us lucky enough to be part of Cape Cod Life Publications know how fortunate we are to work at something we love in a…

Annual Art 2015

Artist Profile: Kathy Weber

By Nancy White | July 6, 2015

On a regular basis, artist Kathy Weber meets a friend at a local diner. The visit isn’t about eggs and bacon—or even in-depth conversation—it’s about taking in the surroundings. “I…

Artist Profile: Brenda Silva

Artist Profile: Brenda Silva

By Nancy White | July 6, 2015

A lifelong Provincetown resident, Brenda Silva is the fourth generation of a Portuguese fishing family. That’s important to note about this artist because it’s her familiarity with this picturesque world,…

Artist Profile: Julia O’Malley-Keyes

Artist Profile: Julia O’Malley-Keyes

By Susan Dewey | July 6, 2015

Maritime artists are known for their attention to detail, their nearly scientific ability to capture the intricacies of rigging, the exact swell and line of every sail, the perfect curve…

Artist Profile: Brandon Newton

Artist Profile: Brandon Newton

By Susan Dewey | July 6, 2015

One of Brandon Newton’s favorite things to paint on Martha’s Vineyard is the vast nighttime sky. Newton is an Expressionist inspired by both the light and dark sides of the…

Artist Profile: Richard Mckinley

Artist Profile: Richard Mckinley

By Nancy White | July 6, 2015

Richard McKinley’s connection to Cape Cod began long before he ever picked up a paint brush. As a child, one of his mother’s favorite songs to sing was “Old Cape…

Annual Art 2015

Artist Profile: Carlos Lopez

By Susan Dewey | July 6, 2015

Looking at his luscious oil paintings of oysters on the walls of Martha’s Vineyard’s Eisenhauer Gallery, it’s easy to believe that Carlos Lopez once dreamed of becoming a famous chef.…

Annual Art 2015

Artist Profile: Michael Klein

By Nancy White | July 6, 2015

Simple observations of beautiful subjects are at the heart of painter Michael Klein’s work. The artist most often captures fleeting beauty in timeless still lifes. Surrounded by the hustle and…

Artist Profile: L.R. Jasper

By Nancy White | July 6, 2015

Most photographs capture a single moment in time. Yet, a fine art photograph does so much more; it makes the viewer feel something. Eastham photographer, L.R. Jasper’s goal is to…

Annual Art 2015

Artist Profile: Robert Frazier

By Nancy White | July 6, 2015

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,…

Annual Art 2015

Artist Profile: Jack Dickerson

By Nancy White | July 6, 2015

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…

Annual Art 2015

Artist Profile: ChalermAkhwan ‘Kwan’ Buadam

By Nancy White | July 6, 2015

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…

July 2015

Savoring 35 years of Local Flavor- Cape Cod Potato Chips

By Ellen Albanese | July 1, 2015

Cape Cod Potato Chips celebrates a big anniversary in 2015 Move over, JFK Museum. Give way, harbor cruises. One of the most popular tourist attractions in Hyannis has nothing to…

Early Summer 2015

Berry Best

By Cape Cod Life Publications | June 30, 2015

Sweet early summer fare featuring pick-your-own berries fresh from Cape Cod farms.

Early Summer 2015

Nurturing Beauty on the Wing

By Erin Murray | June 30, 2015

Horticultural experts and dedicated local volunteers help create and preserve the habitat of beautiful butterflies.   Sandy earth, fresh salt air, ocean waves—all bathed in warm sunshine. The unique and…

Early Summer 2015

Seaside Magicians

By Mary Grauerholz | June 30, 2015

Mackenzie & Company is transforming coastal interiors with a whimsical, yet sophisticated sense of color and texture—and some fun touches of the unexpected.   Serendipity seems to follow Angela Hamwey…