MAC Releases February 2015 Calendar for Cape May Events

CAPE MAY –
Through April 12
Carroll Gallery Exhibit: This 16th annual Center for Community Arts (CCA) exhibit — “Center for Community Arts Celebrates 20 Years of History.” At the Carroll Gallery on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Admission is free. Jan. 17 through April 12. Open Saturdays Feb. 7 and Feb. 21, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 14, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Saturdays, beginning Feb. 28, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Feb. 15, 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.; and Monday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Center for Community Arts (CCA) in association with the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For information on the exhibit, call 609-884-7525 or see www.CenterforCommunityArts.org. For gallery hours call 609-884-5404 or see www.capemaymac.org.
Feb. 4
Lunch & Learn: Victorian Valentines, Courtship and Marriage: Was courtship a career move during the Victorian era, or a romantic attachment? Could it be both? Learn from Mary Stewart how the young men and women of the Victorian era took courting very seriously. Bring a bag lunch and hear these talks on popular topics of history, culture, science and the arts at the Carriage House on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Admission free for MAC members and $5 for non-members. Admission includes beverages. Feb. 4 at 12 p.m. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Feb. 11
Lunch & Learn: Historical Perspectives on the Presidency: For long periods of our history, the president was a steward carrying out the will of a more powerful Congress. Bring a bag lunch and hear this talk by Bob Heinly on how, why and when the presidency changed, presidents who contributed to this change and its merits. Bring a bag lunch and hear these talks on popular topics of history, culture, science and the arts at the Carriage House on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Admission free for MAC members and $5 for non-members. Admission includes beverages. Feb. 11 at 12 p.m. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Feb. 14
Cape May Wine Trail: Spend the day visiting Cape May County’s wineries and sampling the unique flavors of each. Begin with lunch at The Mad Batter, then board the trolley to Willow Creek Winery, Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery and Natali Vineyards. $75 includes lunch, wine tastings at each vineyard and a wine tasting glass. Feb. 14 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Feb. 14-15
Crafts and Collectibles in Winter: The region’s most sought-after craftspeople come together for a two-day show featuring an array of handmade items and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 14 and Feb. 15. Cape May Convention Hall, Beach Avenue at Stockton Place. Admission $2. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information or to purchase tickets, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour: Take this spine-tingling, 45-minute evening trolley ride through the streets of Cape May with a guide who relates the paranormal findings of Ghost Writer Craig McManus. Offered Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. $12 for adults, $7 for children (ages 3-12). Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Feb. 15
Free Panel Discussion on the Carroll Gallery Exhibit: “Center for Community Arts Celebrates 20 Years of History.”
Join representatives from the Center for Community Arts (CCA) and the local community to discuss the current Carroll Gallery exhibit. Feb. 15 at 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Center for Community Arts (CCA) in association with the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For information on the exhibit, call 609-884-7525 or see www.CenterforCommunityArts.org. For gallery hours call 609-884-5404 or see www.capemaymac.org.
Chocolate Lover’s Feast: Indulge in nine courses of unique chocolate creations, one more decadent than the next, at the Blue Rose Inn, 653 Washington St. This is a limited event so reserve early. The Blue Rose Inn, 653 Washington St. Sunday, Feb. 15, at 1 p.m. Admission is $35. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Cape May Wine School: Learn about Italian wines at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St. Discern and appreciate a selection of fine wines and increase your knowledge of pairings. 1 p.m. Feb. 15. $40 per person. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information or to make reservations, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Feb. 18
Lunch & Learn: Presidential Armageddons: Elections That Changed History: Hear from Bob Heinly about presidential elections that changed the course of American history and government, including the election of Jefferson in 1800, Jackson in 1828, Lincoln in 1860 and 1864, McKinley in 1896, Wilson in 1912, F. D. Roosevelt in 1932, Ronald Reagan in 1980 and Barack Obama in 2008. Bring a bag lunch and hear these talks on popular topics of history, culture, science and the arts at the Carriage House on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Admission free for MAC members and $5 for non-members. Admission includes beverages. Feb. 18 at 12 p.m. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Feb. 21
Friends of the World War II Tower Trip to the Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum: Join the Friends of the World War II Tower on this trip to the Forgotten Warriors Museum at the Cape May County Airport in Erma with a tour by museum staff. Free parking at Forgotten Warriors Vietnam Museum. Offered Feb. 21 at 12 p.m. weather permitting. Rain/snow date is Saturday, Feb. 28. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour: Take this spine-tingling, 45-minute evening trolley ride through the streets of Cape May with a guide who relates the paranormal findings of Ghost Writer Craig McManus. Offered Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. $12 for adults, $7 for children (ages 3-12). Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Feb. 25
Lunch & Learn: Top Ten Presidents: Historians, journalists and the general public are often asked to rate the presidents. Hear from Bob Heinly about some of these ratings and the reasons for them focusing on those presidents considered the best and why. Bring a bag lunch and hear these talks on popular topics of history, culture, science and the arts at the Carriage House on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Admission free for MAC members and $5 for non-members. Admission includes beverages. Feb. 25 at 12 p.m. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Feb. 28
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour: Take this spine-tingling, 45-minute evening trolley ride through the streets of Cape May with a guide who relates the paranormal findings of Ghost Writer Craig McManus. Offered Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. $12 for adults, $7 for children (ages 3-12). Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Ongoing Tours and Events –
Cape May Bike Tour: Explore Cape May on bicycle and discover its history at your own pace with this booklet as your guide. Stop along the historic streets of Cape May, West Cape May and Cape May Point and read about over 50 of the area’s landmark architectural treasures depicted for easy identification with photos. Booklet includes suggested routes and a map with descriptions. $5 per booklet. Available at the Carriage House Visitors Center and the Hill House office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. during regular hours of operation. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Cape May Family Treasure Hunt: Discover the fun of exploring Cape May and uncovering its architectural elements from a kid’s perspective. Each packet contains a clues sheet and map that will take you on a self-guided discovery tour, set to your own pace (answer sheet also included). Available in the Hill House office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., during regular hours of operation. Also available at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, Saturdays, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Feb. 21 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Co-sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) and Preservation New Jersey. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Cape May Lighthouse, Oil House and Museum Shop: 1859 structure with 199 steps to watch gallery for a panoramic view of the Jersey Cape and Atlantic Ocean. For those who choose not to climb, the Oil House contains a fully-accessible Visitors’ Orientation Center and a Museum Shop stocked with maritime accessories and lighthouse memorabilia. 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays, beginning Feb. 14, Feb. 15 and Feb. 16. Cape May Point State Park, Lower Township. Admission to the Visitors’ Orientation Center and the ground floor of the Lighthouse is free. Tower admission is $8 for adults, $3 for children (ages 3-12). Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Carriage House Museum Shop: Located on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., the Carriage House Museum Shop is stocked with unique themed items, from teapots, teas, tea related merchandise, jewelry, books, and decorative items, all with that distinctive Cape May style. Open Saturdays, Feb. 7 and Feb. 21, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Feb. 14, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Feb. 28, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Feb. 15, 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.; and Monday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Carriage House Museum Shop is fully-accessible and proceeds benefit the on-going restoration and preservation efforts of the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tours: Enjoy a guided trolley tour of Cape May’ Historic District, followed by a guided tour of Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., with the house tour theme for 2014-15, “Dr. Physick Throws A Party!” Saturdays, Feb. 7 and Feb. 21 at 12:30 p.m. (tours begin and end at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.); Feb. 14 at 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m.; and Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. (tours begin and end at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, Washington Street Mall at Ocean Street.) $20 for adults, $12 for children (ages 3-12). Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Designer Show House “Celebrating Holidays” Guided Tour: The Ocean Victorian, 25 Ocean St., opens its doors to the public as the 2014-15 Cape May Designer Show House with the theme “Celebrating Holidays.” A dozen design spaces show the creativity of local and regional designers with rooms celebrating Chinese New Year to Christmas. Guided tours are offered at 11 a.m. on Saturdays through Feb. 28, Sunday, Feb. 15, and Monday, Feb. 16. Each visitor receives a full-color program book with information about the designers, products and vendors. Admission is $20. Oct. 10, 2014-June 14, 2015. Presented by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) and sponsored by DesignNJ magazine. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Emlen Physick Estate Tour: Enjoy this entertaining and educational guided tour of Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate at 1048 Washington St., with the house tour theme for 2014-15, “Dr. Physick Throws A Party!” Saturdays, Feb. 7 and Feb. 21 at 1:15 p.m.; Feb. 14 at 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.; Feb. 15 at 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Feb. 16 at 11:45 a.m.; and Feb. 28 at 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery Tour: Taste while you tour! Learn how the grapes are grown and the process that turns them into delicious Hawk Haven wines at the Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery, 600 S Railroad Ave, Rio Grande. Tour includes a souvenir glass and gourmet cheese tasting on the vineyard-view crush pad. Offered at 1 p.m. on Saturdays, and Feb. 15. Tickets are $20 if purchased at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Historic District Trolley Tours: Get acquainted with Cape May on a trolley tour as knowledgeable guides present entertaining and educational stories about the nation’s oldest seashore resort Offered Saturdays, -Feb. 7 and Feb. 21 at 12:30 p.m. (tours begin and end at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.); Saturday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m.; and Saturday, Feb. 28 at 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. (tours begin and end at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, Washington Street Mall at Ocean Street.) $12 for adults and $7 for children (ages 3-12). Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Self-guided Audio Tour of Cape May: Discover the Historic District of Victorian Cape May at your own pace with Acoustiguide Inform hand-held units. Tour comes complete with a map and index for 96 historic buildings on 69 sites. Available in the Hill House office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Offered Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Saturdays, Feb. 7, and Feb. 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Feb. 28, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Feb. 14 and Feb. 15, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Rental fee is $10 per unit. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Self-guided Wine Trail: Spend the afternoon touring the wineries of Cape May County. Visit Natali Vineyards and Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery and taste wines at each. Admission is $10 and includes a map with the wineries listed and a tasting glass. Offered 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and Sunday, Feb. 15. Purchase tickets in advance at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Hill House office or the Carriage House Visitor’s Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., during hours of operation. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Self-guided Wine & Brewery Trail: What’s brewing in Cape May? Some great spirits, as you’ll find out on this tour of two area wineries, Natali Vineyards and Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery plus the Cape May Brewing Company. Take a tour at each stop and sample some of their products. Admission is $13 and includes map with directions. Offered 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and Sunday, Feb. 15. Purchase tickets in advance at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Hill House office or the Carriage House Visitor’s Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., during hours of operation. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Winery Cellar Tour & Tasting: Visit the Cape May Winery, 711 Town Bank Rd., and tour the vineyard to see how the grapes are grown, get an introduction to the winemaker’s art, and enjoy a barrel tasting with cheese, fruit, and a sampling of 5 to 6 kinds of wine. Admission $20. Offered at 3 p.m. Saturdays, and Sunday, Feb. 15. Purchase tickets in advance at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) is a multifaceted not-for-profit organization committed to promoting the preservation, interpretation, and cultural enrichment of the Cape May region for its residents and visitors. MAC membership is open to all. For information about MAC’s year-round schedule of tours, festivals, and special events, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or visit MAC’s Web site at www.capemaymac.org. For information about restaurants, accommodations and shopping, call the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May at 609-884-5508. For information about historic accommodations, contact Cape May Historic Accommodations at www.capemaylodging.com.