Cape May’s Music Scene Heats Up with Spring 2025 Exit Zero Jazz Festival

Issue #347

May 14, 2025

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather 

 🎶Cape May’s Music Scene Heats Up with Spring 2025 Exit Zero Jazz Festival

‍👮‍ After Last Year's Chaos, Wildwood Cracks Down for a Safer Summer

✈Experience the Jersey Shore from the Skies in a WWII Biplane

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👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇  

 May 14

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Cape May’s Music Scene Heats Up with Spring 2025 Exit Zero Jazz Festival

 

 The 2025 Spring Exit Zero Jazz Festival will be held May 16–18 in Cape May, NJ, featuring international jazz artists like Samara Joy, Terence Blanchard, and the Captain Black Big Band with Lisa Fischer. The three-day event includes performances at Cape May Convention Hall and various venues around town, with second-line parades, and artist talks. In addition to the main performances, festivalgoers can enjoy artist conversations hosted by WRTI radio, student band showcases, and Cape May’s flourishing craft beer, winery, and distillery scene. Whether dancing through the streets or discovering a new favorite musician, the Exit Zero Jazz Festival offers an unforgettable weekend of music, community, and celebration.

 

After Last Year's Chaos, Wildwood Cracks Down for a Safer Summer

 Wildwood has banned alcohol on its beaches and boardwalk and introduced new ordinances to maintain public safety ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Measures include a 10 PM youth curfew, backpack ban, increased law enforcement, vehicle barriers, enhanced surveillance, stricter rental rules, and proactive social media monitoring. These new actions follow last year’s Memorial Day weekend, during which Wildwood faced a state of emergency triggered by overwhelming crowds of unsupervised young people. The volume of emergency calls exceeded the police department’s capacity, highlighting the need for stronger preventive measures. City leaders emphasized their commitment to balancing a festive atmosphere with the need for public safety, thanking public safety officials for their ongoing dedication.

Experience the Jersey Shore from the Skies in a WWII Biplane

 An authentic World War II biplane, the Cannibal Queen, offers passengers a scenic and interactive ride along the Jersey Shore. This is absolutely  a top  bucket list activity, a ride in the Cannibal Queen promises an unforgettable journey. Each flight is customized to the rider’s preference—whether it's a smooth, leisurely sightseeing tour or a heart-pounding adventure with acrobatic maneuvers. Departing from Ocean County Airport in Bayville, the tours range from 50 to 75 minutes, providing an immersive glimpse into aviation history. For those seeking an even deeper experience, the flight also offers a chance for passengers to take the controls under the guidance of expert pilots.

Cape May is often considered one of the best locations in the U.S. for observing what natural phenomenon?

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Answer to the May 13th Trivia Question

Which Cape May building, constructed in 1816, is one of the oldest hotels still in operation in the United States?

A) The Chalfonte Hotel
B) Congress Hall
C) The Virginia Hotel
D) The Southern Mansion

Answer: B) Congress Hall​

Congress Hall was established in 1816 by founder Thomas H. Hughes, a prominent Cape May businessman.

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