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Sixth graders from Cape May Elementary School went on a trolley tour Nov. 5 with the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Center For Community Arts. The tour took them along Underground Railroad and African American history sites in Cape May. (Center: Hope Gaines, Center for Community Arts.)
Photo by Rachel Shubin
Cape May Star and Wave Newspaper
Today we learned of the death of Roy Baker, a treasure to WCFA and the entire Cape May music community.
For decades, Roy was a major figure in the Cape May music scene. For over eight years, his program “Open Mic,” which he created and co-hosted with Liz Shay and Tom Nagley, Jr., has been one of the cornerstones of WCFA. “Open Mic” provided the first broadcast opportunity for many local musicians and performers. He was one of WCFA’s pioneers, and his contributions to WCFA were critical in creating the music and arts culture that the station continues to foster.
Roy’s talent, his voice, his playing, and his love and respect for music and musicians in Cape May will be greatly missed.
Photo by Suzanne Kulperger
On July 20th at 7 PM join us at West Cape May Borough Hall for a screening of this Emmy winning, Oscar nominated documentary about "The High Priestess of Soul," Nina Simone. This film includes rare film footage of recordings never heard before. WCFA 101.5 radio personalities Ed and Marie LaDuca will be on hand to talk with us about all things musical, about the Center for Community Arts and to energize our conversation with fun facts and musical myths.
Admission is $5. Thank you for your support...see you at the movies!
“Collecting History: Personal Collections of Cape May's African American Community,” is presented by CCA in association with the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). The exhibit opens Jan. 19.
This exhibit presents never-before-seen personal collections of dolls, stamps, postcards, hats, books, quilts, art and pocket watches along with artifacts from the collection of Cape May African American civic leader and teacher, John Nash. The exhibit will also display items from the African art collection of the late Rev. Robert Davis, who led Cape May’s Macedonia Baptist Church for over 40 years.
The public is invited to an exhibit opening celebration Monday, Jan. 21 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) at 4 p.m. at the Carroll Gallery in the Carriage House on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May.
The exhibit is open: Saturdays, Jan. 19- Feb. 9, noon-3 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 18, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.; Saturdays, Feb. 23-March 16, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sundays, March 17-24, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Friday, March 22, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, March 23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibit is open daily, Monday, March 25-Sunday, April 14; hours vary.
Don’t miss the Center for Community Arts’ 23rd annual Great Cookie Exchange. Cookie making, cookie bag decorating, holiday hat making, carolers, bike and wagon raffle. Santa! And, even more cookies! And, bring cookies to share. Monday December 3, 2018, 6 pm – 8 pm. Cape May Elementary School, Lafayette Street. Free to all! CCA: 609/884-7525.
See You in September' Fall Fundraiser for the Center for Community Arts in Cape May.
Rock into the fall with local legends Bluebone & more!
Purchase tickets here: https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1226359&presenter=CAPEMAY&venue=&event=CCA92118&version=&tck=true
The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities present
REV Theatre Company’s
1940s Cabaret
Wednesday July 11 – Sunday July 15
Tuesday July 17 – Saturday July 21, 2018
All performances begin at 7PM
The Emlen Physick Estate, Washington Street, Cape May
REV Theatre Company returns to the Physick Estate for the fourth year with an exciting musical production in partnership with the Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities.
REV’s 1940s Cabaret is a great big piece of all-American apple pie! It’s a happy, heady hit parade of musical nostalgia aimed straight for your heart. Based on the 1940’s sensational song stylings and best-selling recordings of Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters, and the Cabaret features such enduring, endearing classics as Bei Mir Bist Du Schon, Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Mairzy Doats and Rum and Coca Cola, among many, many equally marvelous more.
4 performers will recreate and recharge the marvelous harmonies, rhythms and dynamic songs and choreography of the original performers. REV’s cabaret will share the exuberance and ebullience with audiences who are familiar with these songs/performers, and will introduce this unique and irresistible musical experience to new audiences of all ages.
Come join us and let REV Theatre Company renew your romance with these terrific, toe-tapping, time-tripping tunes…or fall in love with them for the very first time!
The Stamford Advocate writes “the company compels, mesmerizes and delights”…”an unforgettable ride”.
Philadelphia Weekly says: “exhilarating and imaginative”…
And The Philadelphia Inquirer: “Superb”
And The Village Voice: “Delicious”.
The production is directed by Rosey Hay, Co-Artistic Director of REV Theatre Company and is musically directed by Charis Duke. Cast members are Rudy Caporaso, Hannah Wolff, Susanna Herrick and Mary Howe.
New York professional actor AEA member Rudy Caporaso (Co-Artistic Director of REV Theatre Company) played the roles of twin Dromios in The Comedy of Errors, Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and most recently the tile role in last year’s Hamlet.
He has performed extensively Off Broadway, Philadelphia, regionally and in the U.K.
Bring blankets or chairs and a picnic to enjoy before the performance!
For further Information and tickets: 609-884-5404
Tickets: $25 Adults; $20 Seniors; $15 Students (12 and older); Free for kids under 12.
Running time: 70 minutes without intermission.
Reservations strongly suggested.
Wednesday July 11 – Sunday July 15 and Tuesday July 17 – Saturday July 21, 2018
All performances begin at 7PM
Website: www.revtheatrecompany.org and www.capemaymac.org
