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Cape May Music Festival: 30 Years and Counting! Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities MAC VOLUME XLVIV, ISSUE 2 www.capemaymac.org SPRING 2019 For all 30 years, the New York Chamber ewsletterEnsemble has been the keystone of the N Cape May Music Festival. Cape May Music Festival: Much as it did 160 years ago, the Lantern of the Cape May Lighthouse sparkles in the 30 years and counting! sunshine (thanks to its repainting last Fall). They say time flies when you’re having The New York Chamber Ensemble, Lighthouse Exhibit fun. We have had quite of bit of fun over the group that helped us launch the festival the last 30 years enjoying the artistry that in 1990, will perform three concerts crafted opens on April 26 the Cape May Music Festival has brought to by the Ensemble’s Artistic Director, Eliot Illuminating darkness over the town. We expect more of the same for our Bailen. On Tuesday, May 28 at 8pm, Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay for 30th anniversary season, which opens on featured guests include Ted Rosenthal 160 years, Cape May’s lighthouse is the Sunday, May 26 at 7pm at Rotary Bandstand and Eddie Barbash in a “Chamber Jazz” third beacon to guide mariners through when the Atlantic Brass Band returns with a program that includes music from Mozart the tumultuous waters at the confluence rousing program, perfect for Memorial Day to Roy Orbison. The ensemble will return at of the ocean and bay. Memories and Weekend. Free admission. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 12) historic images abound, from the keepers who dedicated their lives to maintaining At the March 19 the light, the MAC preservationists who dedication of our restored it, and all those who’ve relied Historic American upon it for over a century and a half. Building Survey Curated by Ben Miller and designed by (HABS) exhibit’s (CONTINUED ON PAGE 12) permanent installation (CONTINUED ON PAGE 6) in Cape May City Hall, exhibit designer Jean Barraclough and In This Issue curator Karen Fox Coming Attractions ..........Pages 3 & 4 were congratulated by (left to right): Donor Profi le ..................................Page 5 MAC President Tom Education Wrap-up ....................Page 6 Carroll, Mayor Chuck From the President ......................Page 5 Lear, HABS architect Membership News ......................Page 6 Perry Benson and MAC Director Michael Recent Happenings ...........Pages 2 & 6 Zuckerman. Thank You Department......Pages 7-9 MAC RECENT HAPPENINGS Winter Wrap-Up Our Winter season started off with the rather daunting challenge of removing all the holiday decorations in the Physick House and Carroll Gallery and all over the grounds. That amounts to thousands of lights and box after box of decorations. Most of the chore falls to Maintenance Director Paul Smargiassi, exhibit designer Jean Barraclough, Curator Gail Capehart and Registar Ben Ridings and a score of volunteers. It does come down more quickly than it goes up and is, of course, necessary in order be ready for tours and the installation the winter exhibit. “Collecting History: Personal Collections of Cape May’s African American Community,” co- sponsored with the Center for Community Arts, opened on Monday, January 21, and illustrates the lifelong passions of several local individuals. The exhibit shows us that The Cape May Food Closet’s Tina Johnson (left) gratefully received the durable goods it’s not just the object that holds curiosity, but collected by the Friends of the Physick Estate during their three free tours in March and delivered by (left to right) Friends Coordinator Mary Stewart, Barbara Lamont and Carol the story it has to tell. The exhibit included Hartman. never before seen personal collections of dolls, stamps, postcards, hats, books, art and Grand Hotel and The Queen Victoria B & B. Lighthouse reopened for the season and we pocket watches along with items from John Presidents Weekend was busier than offered a full schedule of Historic District Nash’s collection. Our thanks go to Mayor usual. Director of Visitors Services and Trolley and Emlen Physick Estate Tours. Chuck Lear for helping us officially open the Special Events Janice Corkery and her The following Sunday, February 24, exhibit. crew planned and executed a full schedule the MAC family gathered at FiNS Bar & We were happy to stretch the season again of activities. Along with the ever-popular Grille for the Sunday Social. FiNS’ owner this year, adding Historic District Trolley Crafts & Collectibles in Winter (nearly Jeff Gernitis generously included us in his Tours Fridays through Mondays in January 2,000 attendees!), our visitors enjoyed a Cape wonderful gift to Cape May’s non-profit and February to give our visitors more to do. May Wine Trail, a Cape May Wine School, community. Thanks to Jeff’s support and that This tour program was underwritten by four a Chocolate Lovers Feast and Brunch & of Members, staff and friends who came to of MAC’s good business partners- Carroll Bingo at the Beach. It truly was a case of enjoy Mimosas, Bloody Marys and a special Villa/Mad Batter, Congress Hall, The something for everyone. The Cape May brunch menu, we raised $2,600 for the Cape May Music Festival. The Friends of the Physick Estate had a busy winter. In January, the group presented NEWSLETTER a Valentine’s Day Card-making Workshop. Published by The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities, a not-for-prot corporation Dottie and Mal Knapp first presented a short P.O. Box 340, Cape May, NJ 08204 • Phone: 609-884-5404 PowerPoint program on the history of the day New Jersey Relay Center for TTY Customers: 800-852-7899 and then encouraged our attendees to unleash their inner artist. In March, Barbara Lamont Web Site: www.capemaymac.org • E-Mail: [email protected] organized benefit Physick Estate Tours on Editor: Michael Zuckerman; Assistant Editor: Jean Barraclough the first three Fridays, lining up volunteer Contributors: Susan Krysiak, Anna Marie Leeper, Mary E. Stewart, Melissa Palmer, guides for each date. Admission to the tours Sandra Adams and Michael Zuckerman was a donation of non-perishable items for the Community Food Closet. OUR MISSION Sherlock Holmes and company reached The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities is a multifaceted not-for-profit organization our sandy shores on March 15 for the first committed to promoting the preservation, interpretation, and cultural enrichment of the of our three annual Sherlock Holmes Cape May region for its residents and visitors. Weekends. They joined an enthusiastic group ---- v ---- of amateur sleuths at the Rose Room at the OUR VISION Inn of Cape May and plunged headlong into Preserving Cape May’s rich heritage and assuring its vitality through superior cultural programs and events. the weekend. This was the debut of our new (CONTINUED ON PAGE 6) PAGE 2 • SPRING 2019 WWW.CAPEMAYMAC.ORG MID-ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS & HUMANITIES (MAC) NEW PHYSICK ESTATE Presented by the GUIDED TOUR THEME Mid-Atlantic Center MAC Begins Friday, April 26: Did you know that for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) celery was a hugely popular and pricey treat for many Americans in the late 19th century? Join us for a guided tour of the Physick House Museum Coming with “What’s For Dinner? Victorian Food and Foodways” — the new tour theme beginning this Spring during guided tours of the 1879 ATTRACTIONS Emlen Physick Estate. Explore some of the many 609-884-5404 • www.capemaymac.org • 800-275-4278 ways Victorians shaped our modern cuisine and left indelible marks on the foods we enjoy today. Thursdays through Sundays, FRIENDS OF THE PHYSICK ESTATE present April 26-May 22 Extended schedule thereafter “PUSHING BOUNDARIES- (except June 23 & Aug. 4) STORIES OF COMING OF AGE 12noon-4pm IN THE 1950s AND THE FIGHT FOR Enjoy gracious, yet casual, dining with a EQUAL RIGHTS” café menu that includes fresh-baked goods, Wednesday, May 1: 2:30pm: Join the Friends signature sandwiches, salads and tea for afternoon tea at the Carriage House Café sandwiches, homemade soups and quiche, & Tearoom and this one-woman living history plus a Classic Tea Luncheon and Afternoon program bringing to life the saga of coming Tea, with loose tea service and specialty teas of age during the 1950s. Ellouise Schoettler is from Philadelphia’s House of Tea. Takeout also known for her stories of “heart and humor.” $25. available. FRIENDS OF THE CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL Call 609-224-6064 present PHIL GOLDENBERG, GUITAR Sip Into Spring Festival Saturday, May 11: 7pm: Join the Friends for this Saturday, May 11: 10am-4pm: Celebrate Spring’s rebirth on the beautiful grounds of intimate concert at The Mission Inn, 1117 New the Physick Estate featuring family activities, Mother’s Day crafts, demonstrations, live music, Jersey Ave. Space is limited! RSVP required via food, wine, craft beer, a crafts & collectibles show, and more! Free admission. the website: https://www.missioninn.net/en-us/ music. Co-presented by The Mission Inn. Armed Forces Day at the JAZZ BRUNCH AT THE ESTATE FOR MOTHER’S DAY World War II Lookout Tower Sunday, May 12: 10:30am: Celebrate Mother’s Saturday, May 18: 11am: All are invited to join the Friends of the World War II Lookout Tower Day under the tent at the Carriage House Café & in patriotic ceremonies honoring all veterans. Free Tower admission, 10am-3pm. Tearoom with brunch and enjoy live jazz from The Great American Songbook, featuring Mary Lou Spring Celebration Garden Tour Newnam and Sonny Troy. Free parking. $30. Saturday, May 18: 1pm-4pm: New in 2019! Here is your invitation to step past the frontage and explore FREE ADMISSION ON the private plants and blooms of some of the Cape May area’s most dedicated gardeners.
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