The Latest Calendar of Events for Winter/Spring 2013

CAPE MAY - The 2013 Cape May, NJ Calendar of Events sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) is here! Jan. 19-April 14 "Celebrating Community Service: Black Fraternal, Social and Civic Organizations of Cape May County." This exhibit presented by the Center for Community Arts (CCA) in collaboration with MAC will uncover the significance of black fraternal, social and civic organizations in African American social life. Because the African American community is often ignored by mainstream organizations, the Busy Bees, Sea Gals, Masons, Eastern Stars, Elks, the Black USO and CCA - to name a few - have emerged with the sole purpose of enhancing the lives of African Americans. In addition, black organizations can serve specific needs that only pertain to African American families. Hundreds exist nationwide with local chapters in cities and towns. The focus of this exhibit will be the Black organizations of Cape May County. Free admission. Gallery hours vary. Free exhibit opening Jan. 21 at 4 p.m. Co-sponsored by the Center for Community Arts (CCA) and the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information call 609-884-5404 or see www.capemaymac.org. -------------------------------------------------------------- Jan. 21 Exhibit Opening: "Celebrating Community Service: Black Fraternal, Social and Civic Organizations of Cape May County." Celebrate Martin Luther King Day with this free exhibit opening in the Carriage House Gallery celebrating black fraternal, social and civic organizations of Cape May County. Light refreshments. Jan. 21 at 4 p.m. The exhibit is open through April 14. Gallery hours and days vary. Co-sponsored by the Center for Community Arts (CCA) and 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. 15-17 Cape May Wine Weekend: Triple your enjoyment by packaging together a four-course Friday evening Wine Tasting Dinner at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St.; a Winery Cellar Tour and Tasting at Cape May Winery at 3 p.m. Saturday; and a Wine School Class at 1 p.m. Sunday that will feature a fine selection of wines and teach the art of wine-pairing at the Washington Inn, for a weekend of total indulgence. Feb. 15-17. Total weekend package is $145 (gratuity not included). The Feb. 17 Wine School Class is available for purchase separately for $40. 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. 16 and 17 Crafts and Antiques in Winter: The region's most sought-after antiques dealers and craftspeople come together for a two-day show featuring an array of handmade items, country antiques, glassware, silver, furniture and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cape May Convention Hall, Beach Avenue at Stockton. Admission $2. Feb. 16 and Feb. 17. 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. ---------------------------------------------------------- Feb. 17 Cape May Wine School-Appreciating Wines: Keith Bader from Lauber Imports shares his knowledge of the world of wine at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St. Learn to discern and appreciate a selection of fine wines and increase your knowledge of pairings. 1 p.m. Feb. 17. $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. ---------------------------------------------------------------- March 15-17 Sherlock Holmes Weekend: New mystery for 2013! Help solve "Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Anima Orbis," when you join Sherlock Holmes and his partner, Dr. Watson, for a weekend of mystery and intrigue, Friday through Sunday, March 15-17. Get into the spirit of things by donning Victorian attire. Stalk the gaslit streets in search of clues and compete for the $250 grand prize and a variety of other valuable gifts as you attempt to solve the mystery. Full weekend packages are available at $180 per couple or $95 per person and include the welcome reception, performances, tour, luncheon and gift. Weekend overnight packages are also available. March 15-March 17. The Search for Clues tour on Saturday, March 16, can be purchased separately. 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. ----------------------------------------------------- March 16 Search for Clues Tour: Travel from inn to inn in Victorian Cape May while you try to solve a murder mystery. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. March 16. $15 for adults, $7.50 for children (ages 3-12). Tour begins and tickets are available at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth. Part of Sherlock Holmes Weekend, 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. -------------------------------------------------------- April 19-21 Girlfriends Getaway Weekend: It's time to dig out your spring wardrobe, call your best girlfriends and head to Cape May for a weekend of food, wine, shopping, fashions and fun. Join the Friends of the Physick Estate for an Afternoon Tea in the Carriage House Café & Tearoom, 1048 Washington St., on April 19 at 3 p.m. Then, on April 20 at 3 p.m., sniff, swirl and sip during a Winery Cellar Tour & Tasting at Cape May Winery. Also on Saturday, enjoy a Cape May Wine Trail - an afternoon that includes lunch and trolley transportation to local vineyards for wine tastings. 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 . ------------------------------------------------------------- April 26-May 5 Cape May's Spring Festival: Celebrate the arrival of Springtime in America's first seaside resort with Private Homes Tours, Ghost Tours, Chefs' Dine-Around, Murder Mystery Dinners, Civil War Vintage Dance Workshops and Ball, food and wine events, living history programs and much, much more. April 26-May 5. Co-sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) and the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.