October 8 2014 Do The Shore www.DoTheShore.com A33 Celebrate Cape May’s Heritage During Annual Victorian Weekend CAPE MAY - Experience Cape May’s gilded age during Cape May’s 42nd an- 10:15 a.m. Admission is $45. nual Victorian Weekend, sponsored by Victorian Learn about the Great Fire of 1878 the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & that destroyed a large part of what Humanities (MAC), and celebrate with is now Cape May’s historic district a weekend of events highlighting Cape Weekend during the Cape May On Fire Walking May’s Victorian heritage, including Tour Oct. 11 at 10:30 a.m. This walk- house tours, living history programs, ing tour led by an interpreter, with food and wine events, a crafts and an- living history presentations along tiques show, murder mystery dinners, the way begins at the Washington “The Summer of 1787: The Men Who Street Mall Information Booth at Invented the Constitution” the third Ocean Street and lasts 1.5 hours lecture in MAC’s annual Lessons of His- Admission is $10 adults, $7 for chil- tory Distinguished Lecture Series, trolley dren (ages 3-12) Tour is limited to 30 tours and more, from Oct. 10 through participants. See inside a selection of charm- Oct. 13. Photo Credit: MAC. Cape May’s Designer Show House ing private cottages and homes not returns in 2014-15 for its ninth year with normally open to the public during an exciting project that highlights the a Private Homes Tour Oct. 11, from Victorian Weekend Features best of Cape May: the city’s Victorian 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission $20; architecture beautifully preserved, the children (3-12) $15. creativity of those who come here, and Historic Inns and B&Bs offer deli- 'Show Us Your Undies' Brunch the joy of celebrating holidays here. The Ocean Victorian, cious chocolate delicacies for you to taste as you tour their 25 Ocean St., will open its doors to the public Oct. 10 as the property during the Chocolate Tasting Tour, Oct. 11, from Enjoy an overview (or Don’t miss the opportuni- MAC is a multifaceted 2014-15 Cape May Designer Show House with the theme 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for underview!) of what Victo- ty to hear master storyteller, not-for-profit organization “Celebrating Holidays,” presented by the Mid-Atlantic children (ages 3-12). rian ladies and gentlemen distinguished constitutional committed to promoting Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) and sponsored Join the Impromptu Players who will set the scene for wore as undergarments lawyer and award-winning the preservation, inter- by DesignNJ magazine. Guided and self-guided tours of a new original mystery, “Where There is No Will,” during during a ‘Show Us Your author David O. Stewart pretation, and cultural en- the Ocean Victorian will be offered from Oct. 10 through Murder Mystery Dinners offered Oct. 11, Oct. 12 and Oct Undies’ Fashion Show and deliver his lecture, "The richment of the Cape May June 14, 2015 at various times. Self-guided Designer Show 13 at 7 p.m. Enjoy a four-course dinner as you contemplate Brunch Monday, Oct. 13 Summer of 1787: The Men region for its residents and House Tours are offered daily from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. during the clues, interact with the cast and help solve the mystery. at 10 a.m. at the Carriage Who Invented the Constitu- visitors. To purchase tick- Victorian Weekend. Guided Designer Show House Tours Saturday’s dinner is at the Carriage House Café & Tearoom House Café & Tearoom on tion” the third lecture in the ets for Victorian weekend are offered at 7 p.m. each evening except Saturday during at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Sunday’s and the grounds of the 1879 annual Lessons of History or for more information Victorian Weekend. Each visitor will receive a full-color Monday’s dinners are at Aleathea’s Restaurant in the The Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Distinguished Lecture Series about MAC’s year-round program book with information about the designers, prod- Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St. $50 per person. Washington St., part of Cape on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 4 p.m. schedule of tours, festivals, ucts and vendors. Admission is $20 after Monday, Oct. 6. Build up your appetite with a walking tour of the Historic May’s 42nd annual Victorian Step inside Cape May’s fa- and special events call 609- Tickets may be purchased in advance through Oct. 6 for $15 District, and then enjoy a Southern-style breakfast buffet Weekend, sponsored by the mous architectural gems on 884-5404 or 800-275-4278, by calling 609-884-5404 or by visiting www.capemaymac. with mimosas at the historic Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard Mid-Atlantic Center for the private homes tours, meet or visit MAC’s Web site at org. Dining packages and tour packages are also available. St. during the Champagne Brunch Walk Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. Arts & Humanities (MAC). characters from the past www.capemaymac.org. New in 2014! Stroll around Dr. Physick’s neighborhood on Admission is $20, $15 for children (ages 3-12). The Historic Visitors can relive Cape on the new Cape May Time tree-lined Washington Street and hear about the families District Walking tour is available for purchase separately May’s Victorian heyday Capsule Trolley Tour, take a Enjoy an overview who lived there and the architecture of the homes during subject to availability; admission is $10 for adults, $7 for during this weekend that winery tour, savor dozens includes house tours, liv- of different creations during (or underview!) of Dr. Physick’s Neighborhood Walking Tour & Tea. Explore children (ages 3-12). what one of Cape May's great mysteries - why the Doctor chose Crafters and antiques dealers from throughout the re- ing history programs, food the Chocolate Lover’s Feast, to live in this area of Cape May, then return to the Carriage gion display and sell their wares on the lawn of the Emlen and wine events, a crafts enjoy a champagne brunch Victorian ladies House Café & Tearoom on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and antiques show, murder and historic district walk, and Estate, 1048 Washington St. to enjoy afternoon tea. Offered Oct. 12 during Victorian Weekend Crafts & Antiques Show. mystery dinners, trolley and more, during what the gentlemen Oct. 10 at 2:30 p.m. and Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. Admission is $20. Admission is free and free parking is available. tours and more, from Friday, American Bus Association Oct. 10 through Monday, calls a “Top 100 Event in wore as The walking tour is offered separately at $10. Meet “Dr. Emlen Physick” on his Estate’s grounds at undergarments. Come to the award-winning Mad Batter Restaurant, 19 1048 Washington St. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12 dur- Oct. 13. North America.” Jackson St. at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 for the Mad Batter Beer ing The Dr. Is In. Ask him about medical practices in the Dinner featuring Local Craft Beers. This four-course dinner Victorian age – you might be surprised, even shocked! Opt pairs comfort food with local microbrews. Admission is $65 for a guided tour of his house with its theme in 2014: “Dr. per person. Seating is limited to 60. Physick Throws A Party!” Admission is $12 for adults and New in 2014! The Red Store is designated by New Jersey $7 for children (ages 3-12). Monthly magazine food critics as one of the Top 25 restau- Learn about red and white wines of Bordeaux wine in rants in New Jersey. Owner and chef Lucas Manteca, who this themed class designed to refine your palate. Cape grew up in Buenos Aires, brings his extraordinary culinary May Wine School is held at the incomparable Washington experience and creativity to each dish. During Cape May Inn, 801 Washington St. 1 p.m. Oct. 12. Admission is $30. Farm to Table With The Red Store, tour-goers take a trolley New in 2014! It’s a bountiful buffet for chocolate lovers shuttle, from the Washington Street Mall at Ocean Street, at The Blue Rose Inn, 653 Washington St.! Enjoy dozens of to The Red Store’s farm, Fincas del Mar, enjoy a tour of the different chocolate creations at the Chocolate Lover’s Feast, farm and then lunch at the Red Store. Offered Oct. 11 at and return for more of your favorites. This is a limited event (Page A34 Please) CAPE MAY STAGE PRESENTS DRAMA SEPT24–OCT31 OTHER 7PM | Wed thru Sat DESERT 3PM | Sat and Sun CITIES TICKETS by Jon Robin Baitz (609) directed by Roy Steinberg 770-8311 M A34 www.DoTheShore.com Do The Shore October 8 2014 Tour Historic Inns & Homes During 42nd Annual Victorian Weekend CAPE MAY — Cape May’s 42nd annual Victorian Week- end, sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC), gives visitors the chance to go behind the doors of many private homes. You’ll discover beautifully designed modern interiors, along with Victorian décor, on Victorian Weekend’s popular house and inn tours offered Oct. 10 through Oct. 13. Peek around the corners! You’ll see inside a selection of charming private cottages and homes not normally open to the public during the Private Homes Tour on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.