Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson return to Cape May for another weekend of murder, mystery, and intrigue.
The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) presents Sherlock Holmes Weekend, Friday to Sunday, March 20-22, featuring the new mystery for 2009, the ‘Case of Mistaken Identity,’ by John K. Alvarez.
Sherlock Holmes is faced with a medical investigation, an inadvertent victim, a case of mistaken identity, a notorious villain, a dark secret, a career policeman, a deep friendship, and a daring detective.
Sounds like a bit too much for any sleuth to handle, but although you’ll be on the edge of your seat, expect Holmes to deduct the truth.
On Friday, the game’s afoot at 8:30 p.m., so join your fellow Holmesian students at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St., for an exciting evening.
It all starts innocently enough: Dr. Watson has come to this peaceful, seaside community to attend a symposium. As he reminisces with his friends and colleagues, we learn about his first meeting with the great detective, and how this chance encounter became his life’s work.
Watch the mystery unfold and start to formulate your theories along with Holmes and Watson. A cash bar will be available. Registration will begin at 7 p.m. and doors open for seating at 8 p.m.
Continue your search for the solution to the crime on the ‘Search for Clues Tour’ on Saturday, March 21. From 1 to 3 p.m., participants will hunt for evidence and complete answer sheets on a self-guided tour through a selection of Victorian properties.
Along the way, you may encounter Holmes and Watson, and a suspicious character or two. Complete your answer sheet for your chance to be the grand prizewinner!
Anyone completing an answer sheet is eligible to win, and you do not have to be present to win.
The game continues on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. at the Inn of Cape May.
What about this case intrigues Holmes? Compare notes as Holmes works his way through the mystery.
On Sunday, March 22 at 12:30 p.m., Holmes unlocks the mystery! Enjoy a hearty brunch at the Inn of Cape May with Mr. Holmes, Dr. Watson, and the full cast of characters.
Is the villain among us still? Did you discover the clues and choose well? Once the mystery is solved, the winners will be announced, and prizes awarded in various categories.
Optional activities that weekend include the five-course, murder mystery dinner, “Dinner at the Orient Express” at the Mad Batter Restaurant, 19 Jackson St., on Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m.
The dinner is inspired by the menu on this famous train. Period costume is highly encouraged. Prizes will be awarded for solving the mystery and best costume. Dinner is limited to 60 people and admission is $60 per person.
On Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m., The East Lynne Theater Company presents “The Adventure of the Speckled Band,” a 1930’s radio-style production, complete with sound effects and commercials.
The Great Detective and The Good Doctor are pitted against a psychotic villain in a race against time to stop the bizarre murders in an eerie country manor. This optional activity takes place at the First Presbyterian Church, Decatur and Hughes streets and admission is $23.
Full weekend packages are available for Sherlock Holmes Weekend. Call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, ext. 185 for more information.
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