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Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities MAC VOLUME XLVII, ISSUE 3N www.capemaymac.orgewsletter SUMMER 2017 (CONTINUED ON PAGE 8) Lessons of History lecture announced Celebrating our new partnership with Cape May Winery at an “uncorking” ceremony at the Summer Solstice Social on June 21 were (left to right): Mayor Chuck Lear, Kelli Schiffbauer from Cape May Join us on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 4 p.m., Winery and MAC President Chris Shoemaker. as Admiral Thad W. Allen, U.S. Coast Guard (retired), former Commandant of Cape May Winery at the Physick Estate the U.S. Coast Guard (May 2006-May 2010) and leader of disaster response Thanks to our new Mayor and Council, both to patrons of our Café & Tearoom and for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the we’ve recently achieved a long-sought to customers in the Museum Shop. We owe Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, delivers breakthrough at the Physick Estate – Cape heartfelt thanks to our partners at Cape May his lecture “Always Ready: Stories of May Winery has received permission to Winery (Toby Craig and Kelli Schiffbauer) American Leadership and Unity During issue us one of their retail licenses. They are and to Mayor Chuck Lear and his colleagues Crisis” -- the sixth lecture in MAC’s now able to sell a wide range of their award- on Cape May City Council, for making this annual Lessons of History Distinguished winning vintages out of the Carriage House, long-deferred dream a reality. Lecture Series -- at Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. The lecture will be followed by a meet-the-speaker reception at the Mainstay Inn, 635 Columbia Ave. He has been named “The Master of (CONTINUED ON PAGE 12) PNC Bank has again stepped forward with In This Issue a $10,000 sponsorship of our 6th annual Craft Coming Attractions ........ Pages 3 & 4 Beer & Crab Festival, Donor Profile ................................Page 5 scheduled for Saturday, August 5 from 10am to From the Director.......................Page 5 6pm (with PNC’s Jean Membership News ....................Page 6 Canfield being thanked at last year’s Festival by MAC Music Festival Wrap-up ...........Page 11 President Mary McKenney Recent Happenings ........Pages 2 & 12 and Director Michael Zuckerman). Thank You Department..... Pages 7-10 MAC RECENT HAPPENINGS Spring Wrap-up The beginning of Spring Celebration means several things to us at MAC. It always marks the opening of our major annual exhibit in the Carroll Gallery, which this year is “Cape May’s Stormy Past.” Guest Curator Ben Miller, author of Exit Zero’s bestselling book, “The First Resort,” provides visitors with an unforgettable look at iconic storms that have ravaged Cape May, and a greater appreciation for the awesome power wielded by Mother Nature. In addition to archival photographs and newspaper clippings, the exhibit includes several paintings by local artists showing their interpretation of the impact of weather on our fragile area. Designed by Catherine Bosna and Jean At the April 28 opening of the “Cape May’s Stormy Past” exhibit, guest curator Ben Miller (center) Barraclough, the exhibit is free and open was congratulated by (left to right): MAC Director Michael Zuckerman, City Councilwoman Tricia daily through October 9. Hendricks, Deputy Mayor Shaine Meier and Mayor Chuck Lear. Spring Celebration also marked the sales of Cape May Winery wines at the Café pleted – only 2 ½ hours behind schedule! introduction of our new Physick Estate tour were recently approved. We were forced to close mid-week from theme, just in time for the return of the Self- Spring Celebration Weekends were busy late April until the Friday of Memorial Day guided Physick Estate Tours. This year, times, with open air Crafts & Collectibles Weekend, but a look at the refurbished tower Curator Gail Capehart came up with the Shows on the grounds of the Physick Estate, will show you the inconvenience was worth theme of “Let’s Go Shopping! Victorian a variety of tours including the Private it. We extended the hours at the World War Consumer Culture,” which shows how the Homes Tour and Chocolate Tasting Tour II Tower so visitors could have an alternative Victorian era forever changed how people (this year featuring treats from the Sweet while we painted. shopped. Examples of Victorian consumer Shop, Empanada Mamas and the Cape The Friends of the Physick Estate had culture are on view throughout the Physick May Peanut Butter Company). The Murder a full bus load for their visit to the Barnes House museum. Mystery Dinners at Aleathea’s remained Foundation on May 11. Suggested by Friends The Carriage House Café & Tearoom a popular attraction as did the always sold- Advisory Team member Eileen Cassidy, the reopened this weekend as well. Chef Dave out Chocolate Lovers Feast at the Blue Rose trip featured a guided docent tour followed Corkery returned with his key staff and Inn. by free time to explore the collections. It was immediately plunged into the whirlwind. We launched an exciting new partnership a pleasant and painless way to raise funds to In addition to catering the exhibit opening with the Center for Community Arts (CCA) support the curator’s project list. The Friends and offering regular lunch service, the Café during Spring Celebration. The Underground gathered again on June 5 to wish Dr. Physick staff also served the 34 guests on the April Railroad Trolley Tour, developed by CCA’s (Bob Heinly) a happy 162th birthday. A 29 Cape May Wine Trail a delicious lunch History Committee, takes tour-goers to croquet match was planned in his honor, but to start them on their way and then on May the places where escaped slaves sought Mother Nature didn’t cooperate so we settled 6, provided breakfast for guests attending refuge and help to continue their journeys for birthday cake, baked for the occasion by Show Us Your Undies. It didn’t seem long to freedom. This tour will be offered every Carol Hartman, instead. before Dave and crew were preparing for Tuesday during the summer as well. The Friends of the World War II Tower Jazz Brunches at the Carriage House Café We’re happy to say the repainting of were more fortunate on the weather front, & Tearoom in honor of Mothers’ Day and the Cape May Lighthouse by contractors with a perfect day for their Armed Forces Fathers’ Day. In an exciting turn of events, Eastern Industrial Services has been com- Day Celebration on May 20. Bob Heinly planned the event as a moving tribute to Cape May in World War I, with help from Pamela NEWSLETTER Sigafoose, John Bailey, Rich Chiemingo Published by The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities, a not-for-profit corporation and local dignitaries. This was a slightly P.O. Box 340, Cape May, NJ 08204 • Phone: 609-884-5404 bittersweet celebration in that Bob Heinly New Jersey Relay Center for TTY Customers: 800-852-7899 announced his retirement as coordinator of the Friends group that he founded in 2010. He Web Site: www.capemaymac.org • E-Mail: [email protected] has recruited Museum Education Assistant Editor: Michael Zuckerman; Assistant Editor: Jean Barraclough Alex Breve to step into the position and Contributors: Susan Krysiak, Anna Marie Leeper, Mary Stewart, Sandra Adams and Michael Zuckerman (CONTINUED ON PAGE 12) Page 2 • Summer 2017 www.caPemaymac.org Mid-atlantic center for the artS & humanitieS (MAC) DINNER & FULL MOON CLIMBS Presented by the Sunday, Aug. 6, Thursday, Sept. 7 & Friday, Mid-Atlantic Center MAC Oct. 6: 6:15pm: New in 2017! Here’s an exclusive for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) chance to see the light of the full moon from the ideal vantage point - atop the Cape May Lighthouse! Take the trolley to the Red Store Coming in Cape May Point for Chef Lucas Manteca’s Tasting Menu experience. After dinner, hop back ATTRACTIONS on board the trolley for a short ride to Cape May Lighthouse, where you will climb to the top 609-884-5404 • www.capemaymac.org • 800-275-4278 to relish the full moon from the watch gallery, weather permitting. Reservations necessary; limited to 22. $85. Cape May Stage GRAVEYARD, GHOSTS AND MANSION COMBO TOUR Showcase Tour & Tea Saturday, Aug. 12 at 7:30pm: New in 2017! Thursdays, July 27, Aug. 17 and Oct. 12: 2:30pm Take a trolley ride to the Cold Spring Presbyterian New in 2017! Take the ultimate “insider’s” tour of Cape May Stage’s Cemetery with Ghost-One, a team of paranormal Robert Shackleton Playhouse. See how one of the country’s leading investigators, to spend time at the graves of Dr. equity companies achieves a perfect fit between a state-of-the-art Emlen Physick and his family. On the return from theater and a faithfully restored Cape May landmark – the 1853 Cape the graveyard to the Physick Estate, listen to EVPs Island Presbyterian Church. Following this half-hour tour, enjoy a (electronic voice phenomenon) recorded at the delicious afternoon tea at the Carriage House Café & Tearoom at the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, and experiences Emlen Physick Estate. Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall reported there by staff and tour-goers. Then Information Booth (at Ocean Street). $18. join the paranormal research team for an actual investigation in the Physick House, followed by a 21st Annual Food & Wine Celebration discussion of discoveries during the investigation. Sept. 15-24: Taste the best in the “restaurant capital of New Jersey” with special events centered Tour begins and ends at the Physick Estate, 1048 on great local food, beer, wine and spirits that celebrate Cape May’s extraordinary chefs de cuisine! Washington St. $40. Enjoy returning favorites including Cape May Farm to Table With The Red Store, Grilling At the Vineyard, a Chocolate Lovers Feast, the amazing Chefs’ Dine-Arounds, Cape May Wine Trails and NIGHT ART MARKET more! Thursdays, July 27 & Aug.
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