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Setting the Stage for Summer

On a breezy afternoon at the far western tip of Nantucket, where the dunes meet the Atlantic, Chappaquiddick Island looms across the rip, and the sun dips behind Great Point Lighthouse, three creative brands came together to celebrate the seasons that shape their work. Among them was Shawn Laughlin—founder and creative force behind Caskata, a tableware brand rooted in coastal hues and the romance of nature; the women’s lifestyle brand Erica Wilson; and the beautiful...

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Traditions of Giving

These local businesses cultivate enduring partnerships with the nonprofits they support all year long.

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Cape Kitchen: Not Your Grandmother’s Cranberry Sauce

Kelly O’Connell of Lighthouse Keeper’s Pantry reminds us why the cranberry still deserves a spotlight.

Fifty and Fabulous

A Facebook group for Cape Cod women of a certain age has blossomed into a vibrant and supportive community.

A New Movement: The Cape Symphony’s Next Crescendo

Meet Alyssa Wang, the dynamic new maestra bringing energy and imagination to the Cape Symphony podium.

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A Season Well Lived

Local author and designer Marc Seivers reimagines and transforms his home into a warm, festive showcase of holiday spirit.

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Every Inch with Intention

In charming Osterville, a petite cottage proves that heartfelt touches can make every inch count.

Mastering the Trade: LP Building Solutions 

LP® SmartSide® offers durable, sustainable, and beautifully designed building materials.

Past and Future Connections

A stunning Cape Cod home by Hammer Architects in Truro blends tradition and Bauhaus modernism as it joins spaces from the past with the promise of the future.

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Our feelings of support and gratitude for what the art community contributes to this unique landscape are deep. Therefore, all the content in this year's Cape Cod ART is available for everyone to read!

2025 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Carol Maguire

For some artists, challenge is found most in the daunting stare of a blank canvas or in the struggle to…

Artist Profile: Molly Avellar

There’s no question that Cape Cod has a vibrant community of artists, but few can say that their journey as…

Artist Profile: Rob Longley

The word Impressionism conjures certain ideas about art–heavy brushstrokes, an emphasis on nature, and a European ideal. In Rob Longley’s…

Artist Profile: Lee Surette

“Cape Cod is a mirror,” says gifted watercolor and oil painting artist Lee Surette, reflecting the stunning beauty of natural…

Artist Profile: David Kooharian

What’s the best thing about living as an artist on Cape Cod? According to David Kooharian, “Anywhere you have different…

Artist Profile: Derek Macara

So many great artists achieve appreciation and recognition after they have left this earth. Van Gogh, Cezanne, Monet; the list…

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An Artist’s Assistant

With her trusty Golden Retriever by her side, there is nothing artist Meredith Hanson cannot create.

One Wag At A Time

Thanks to their team of dedicated volunteers (of human and canine kind), Hearts and Paws Comfort Dogs is bringing pawsitivity to our community.

Not Ruffin’ It

These accommodations across the Cape & Islands are ready to pamper you and your pup on your next getaway.

A Doggone Good Day

The Daffy Dog Parade, an annual event hosted by the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce in partnership with NiSHA, is a tail-wagging good time.