Cape-Cod-LIFE

Cape Cod
LIFE

September/October 2024

Subscribers

Not a subscriber yet?

Get full access to ALL of our publications for as little as $9.95.

This Month's Featured Article

A Love for a Lifetime

The morning of their wedding, Emma and Payton Pritchard sat together while they enjoyed their first sips of coffee in their Cape house. Making coffee together is a normal part of their morning routine, but this morning was particularly special as it was the last time seeing each other before Emma would walk down the aisle. Basking in the significance of the moment, they took this time to connect and reflect on their relationship and...

Free premium content

Editors Choice

All capecodlife.com readers can enjoy FREE access to select premium articles hand-picked by our Cape Cod Life editors.

More Free Access to Premium Content

Posh Picnicking

Sharing special moments is part of what Cape Cod is all about and one creative way to do that is through the creation of a picnic—a timeless tradition that began with a woven basket and a simple meal shared in the fresh air, surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors. These days, the concept of a picnic has grown into a full-blown curated experience with endless possibilities for elegant setups and whimsical themes. These local...

Keep your head out of the sand!

Sign up to stay in touch with Cape Cod Life Publications!

Premium Content From This Month's Issue

A Study in Perseverance

By Greg O'Brien | September 24, 2024

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

A Bridal Bouquet

By Sarah Serota | September 24, 2024

It was nothing short of a kaleidoscope of colors for florist Hira Rafiq’s own wedding. 

Nothing by Half-Measure

By Virginia Noone | September 24, 2024

The Arthurs combine Irish and Cape Cod traditions in a beautiful spring ceremony.

Crafting Dream Coastal Celebrations

By Cape Cod Life Publications | September 24, 2024

Locals and visitors alike have chosen Cape Cod time and again as the place to begin their union. The breathtaking coastal views, upscale venues and the extraordinary and creative vendors intersect…

Stones With Stories

By Sarah Serota | September 24, 2024

Cape Cod residents are giving cemeteries a new life, rather than death, with projects to restore and uplift historical graveyards.

Bewitching the Cape

By Sarah Serota | September 24, 2024

Witches on the Water rings in the spookiest time of year with their annual paddle for charity.

More Than Just Books

By Hannah Eaton | September 24, 2024

Libraries across the Cape and Islands expand their offerings.

Navigating the Storms of Cape Cod’s Past

By Mia Phillips | September 24, 2024

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

Of Cockle Shells and Shutter Dogs

By Julie Craven Wagner | September 24, 2024

Falmouth’s Gallery on Main presents an exhibit of the late James Tobey’s unique approach to art.

Notable Neighbors: Megan Murphy

By Sarah Serota | September 24, 2024

Megan Murphy’s Project Her’d amplifies the voices of women across the Cape.

Photo Portfolio: Allie Richards

By Christina Galt | September 24, 2024

From taking photos in her childhood backyard, to capturing images of some of the world’s most breathtaking destinations, local photographer Allie Richards is on a path of exploration.

Good Things in LIFE: Cheers to Ice-Cream!

By Leslie Hatton | September 24, 2024

From college friends to innovators: crafting ice-cream that has a spirited twist.

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

By Chris White | September 24, 2024

But if you teach a man to fish… he’ll write a book about it. For fishermen and best-selling authors Adam Gamble and Michael Tougias, fishing has proven a lifetime journey…

Gunk’holing: Standing Tall in Truro 

By Julie Craven Wagner | September 23, 2024

As Brian passes the mantle to me for his Gunk’holing column, I am both honored and cautiously respectful of the reflections he has shared with all of us for decades. …

Free Content: Local Businesses Share Insights About The Cape Cod Way of LIFE

Readers’ Resource: Seaside Bridal Couture

By Cape Cod Life Publications | September 23, 2024

Seaside Bridal Couture is a full-service boutique catering to Cape Cod’s informed, contemporary brides.

Readers’ Resource: The COOP & HMSBID

By Cape Cod Life Publications | September 23, 2024

A delicious view of Hyannis and a taste of Main Street.

Spotlight: Cape Cod Package Store Fine Wine & Spirits

By Cape Cod Life Publications | September 23, 2024

Beverage Retailer: Cape Cod Package Store Fine Wine & Spirits Three generations of the Pendergast family truly constitute a family legacy. Celebrating 85 years in business, Cape Cod Package Store,…

Spotlight: Scott’s Landscaping

By Cape Cod Life Publications | September 23, 2024

Scott’s Landscape Provides Cape Cod with Comprehensive Landscape Solutions. 

Handpicked Related Content

Celebrating Cape Cod

By Allyson Plessner | September 5, 2023

Jamie Bohlin spends her work days creating the special details that her clients will treasure forever.

Every Oyster has its Pearl

By Abigail Jones | September 26, 2022

Poet and Philosopher Meaghan and Taylor Quinn tie the knot on Cape Cod, where their relationship began.

The Hero With 1,000 Colors

By Chris White | September 26, 2022

Painter Ed Chesnovitch vividly captures Scorton Creek.

Discover More Cape Cod LIFE

Filter Results

Online Exclusive: Heating Up

By Hannah Eaton | September 19, 2024

Pain D’Avignon celebrates new Chatham, Hyannis and Osterville locations with flair.

Online Exclusive: Love, Cranberry Bogs, and Murder… Oh My!

By Virginia Noone | September 18, 2024

Local author, Lenore Bavota, writes a gripping tale based in Sesuit Harbor.

Online Exclusive: Coastal Hospitality

By Mia Phillips | September 9, 2024

Michael Martir, CEO and Managing Partner of Coastal Hospitality, Cape Cod’s newest hospitality group, is making waves in the local restaurant industry.

He was in the Room

By John Basile | August 20, 2024

Local photographer Jack Bradley spent much of his career quietly capturing some of jazz’s greatest musicians.

Layers of Time

By Sarah Serota | August 20, 2024

Color and texture guide Marc Kundmann’s quest to find beauty in all of life’s imperfections.

Jazzed Up

By Mia Phillips | August 20, 2024

Entering its 20th year, the Provincetown Jazz Festival brings community together with another lineup of powerhouse performers.

The Bucket-Listers

By Chris White | August 20, 2024

Retirement agrees with these local gentlemen who finally put pen to paper.

Cape Cod Icons

By Chris White | August 20, 2024

A legendary illustrator creates a timeless lithograph to raise funds for local nonprofit Tommy’s Place.

Gunk’holing: Shifting Sands

By Brian Shortsleeve | August 20, 2024

It seems impossible that merely during my lifetime, the precious entity—Cape Cod—which I have celebrated with our magazine, is diminishing to maybe someday…

Seaside Bridal Couture