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Online Exclusive: From Four Friends to Founders

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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Seas the Morning

Rise, shine and dine! What’s better than the irresistible scent of sizzling bacon or just-brewed coffee first thing in the morning? Whether you’re craving a buttery stack of pancakes, a bowl of fresh fruit, or a grilled muffin (chef’s kiss!), the Cape’s breakfast scene delivers. Some of these spots might be new discoveries for you, while others are longtime favorites, but we think you’ll find all of them flipping delicious!Blueberry MuffinCedarville & The Pinehills –...

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Dream Weaver

Michelle Romano has big plans for a production she’s created, set against the charming backdrop of Chatham.

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The Nest Best Thing

Backyard chickens: a passing trend, a source of fresh eggs, a lesson in responsibility, or all three?

Cape Kitchen: A Very Salty Cape Cod Summer

Lighthouse Keeper’s Pantry and Cape Cod Saltworks pair tradition with flavor.

Gunk’holing: Small Craft Warnings

Continuing with the Best of Gunkholing, this month we are re-running “Small Craft Warnings” from Fall 1983. It’s another true, harrowing tale about Brian and his adventures in sailing. ~ Kevin Shortsleeve

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Pretty In Pink (and Blue and White)

Nina Mayfield showcases color through use of intricate patterns and rich textures, creating a perfect retreat by the sea in Hyannis Port.

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Over the Rainbow

Maria Hickey lends her creative spirit to design a very personal garden in Sippewissett bursting with colors.

Shades of the Sea

On the harbor in Nantucket, Nina Liddle’s project is a truly serene escape. A soft color palette makes for a home that’s as inviting as it is visually stunning.

Mastering the Trade: Mid-Cape Home Centers

Mid-Cape Home Centers and Marvin Windows: A Partnership Built On Excellence.

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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: Jennifer McCalmont

Oil painter Jennifer McCalmont’s treatment of the coastal light provides a diffused essence that floats atop her paintings; whether they…

Artist Profile: Steve Bowersock

“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.”  – Aristotle People…

Artist Profile: Lizbet Carroll Fuller

Life on an island is many things, and for those who live there year-round while raising a family and making…

Artist Profile: Steve Kennedy

On the surface, Steve Kennedy is a complete contradiction; and yet then again, he is not. Words like swashbuckling, ruddy,…

Artist Profile: Whitney Alexanderson Heavey

If you were to close your eyes and someone were to utter the words ‘Daydream’, ‘Summer Surf’, ‘Drift’ and ‘Running…

Artist Profile: Miriam Voros

When Miriam Voros was growing up in Germany and her parents would plan their family vacations, she used to inquire,…

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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.