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Peter Nelson, Ollie Cheever, Harrison Hill, and Ben Carbeau originally became friends in seventh grade in Concord, Massachusetts but then went their separate ways for high school and college—sharing summers together on Cape Cod is what kept their longstanding friendship alive. Despite being barely old enough to legally drink, four middle-school best friends have become co-founders of their very own hard iced-tea brand that’s inspired by their memories on Cape Cod. “We started out just...

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Après-Sea

At first glance, this Dennis home exudes  warm, clean, and coastal vibes—a quintessential Cape Cod home with its shingled exterior, white seashell driveway and bright and airy interior. Yet, once you spend time in the home, the details and thoughtfulness that homeowners Tricia and Mark put into their family home surface in an impressive way. The family had spent many summers coming to the Cape for stays in Chatham, Harwich and Brewster—visiting friends and enjoying...

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    Your source for arts and entertainment on Cape Cod.

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A Love for a Lifetime

Emma MacDonald and Payton Pritchard tie the knot in an intimate ceremony. 

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Navigating the Storms of Cape Cod’s Past

Local author and historian, Don Wilding, documents the ferocious storms of the Cape’s storied past.

A Study in Perseverance

Best-selling author, and local Cape Codder, Lisa Genova owns the story-telling space between intellect and intrigue.

Good Reads in LIFE: If You Give a Man a Fish….

But if you teach a man to fish… he’ll write a book about it. For fishermen and best-selling authors Adam…

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Perfectly Preserved

A team of professionals band together to restore, reconfigure and re-envision a beloved Cape cottage.

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Rates vs. Rewards

Market conditions and limited inventory have created a housing market that seemingly leaves few options. Unless of course you have the right professionals guiding your way.

A Welcome Addition

With the final iteration now complete, a family home in Chatham is ready to enjoy the fruits of labor.

Shorethings: Design Intersection

Two respected architectural and design firms merge to make one dynamic impact on the region.

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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!

2024 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Scott Panuczak

Some artists are identified by the color palette they use, others by the brush strokes or how they make their…

Artist Profile: Mary Nolan

In the world of the chicken or egg question, is it an artful life or a life lived with art?…

Artist Profile: Barry T.  O’Neil

Barry O’Neil is the real deal. A Korean War veteran of the Navy with nautical experience, years as a lighthouse…

Artist Profile: Sarah Hinckley

It could be said that Cape Cod is in Sarah Hinckley’s bones. Born and raised in Cummaquid, she has an…

Artist Profile: Caryn Phipps

Our childhood experiences are said to have a profound and lasting impact on us—and further, recent studies show that children…

Artist Profile: Linda Ryder

There’s a quote often attributed to George Eliot that says, “It’s never too late to be what you might have…

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By King or Storm

Two Cape growers, Sandwich’s Bob King and Provincetown’s Stormy Mayo, share the straight scoop on growing magnificent Dahlias.

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Sea & Soil and Frost & Found

Two floral designers interpret their passion for flowers and the natural world with unique perspectives.

Blooming at the Water’s Edge

Landscape Designer Maria Hickey sets a seaside embankment ablaze with blooms!

Encompassed by Nature

Sudbury Design Group transforms a tranquil property on Fox Island in Osterville, a project that reflects the natural allure of this Cape gem.