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East Lynne Theater Company Brings Delany Sisters’ Century-Long Story to Cape May Stage

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June 07, 2026

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 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

📜East Lynne Theater Company Brings Delany Sisters’ Century- Long Story to Cape May Stage

𓌉♫ New York Chamber Ensemble Honors Immigrant Composers in June 11 Concert

🏊🏻‍♂️Rip Current Dangers Highlighted by Multiple Shore Tragedies

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East Lynne Theater Company Brings Delany Sisters’ Century-Long Story to Cape May Stage

 East Lynne Theater Company will launch its 2026 Mainstage season with Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years, a moving theatrical production that traces both the remarkable lives of sisters Sadie and Bessie Delany and the sweeping history of America across the 20th century. The play follows the sisters as they reflect on more than a century of life experiences. At ages 102 and 103, the Delany sisters invite audiences into their home, where everyday routines spark memories of pivotal moments in American history. Through their stories, the production explores life under Jim Crow segregation, the impact of two World Wars, the rise of the Civil Rights Movement, and the social and cultural changes that reshaped the nation. Their journey offers an intimate look at perseverance, family, and the challenges and victories experienced by generations of Americans. Directed by Mark Edward Lang, the production also marks a significant milestone for East Lynne Theater Company as it begins a new era at The Clemans Theater for the Arts, located within the historic Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church in Cape May. The church, whose cornerstone was laid in 1888, shares historical roots with the era in which the Delany sisters were born, creating a meaningful backdrop for the story. The timing of the production adds another layer of significance. Opening just before Juneteenth and continuing through Independence Day, the play arrives as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary. It also coincides with major local milestones, including Cape May’s 175th anniversary as a city and the 50th anniversary of its designation as a National Historic Landmark. Performances run from June 18 through July 19, 2026, at The Clemans Theater for the Arts, 717 Franklin Street in Cape May. Evening performances are scheduled Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. A special Independence Day matinee will be held on July 4 at 2 p.m.

New York Chamber Ensemble Honors Immigrant Composers in June 11 Concert

The New York Chamber Ensemble will present an evening of chamber music celebrating the lasting contributions of immigrant composers to America’s cultural and musical heritage. The concert, titled “Bartók, Rachmaninoff, Dohnányi and Stravinsky: The Genius of American Immigrant Composers,” will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, at the Episcopal Church of the Advent. The program features works by four internationally acclaimed composers whose careers and artistic influence became intertwined with the United States during the 20th century. Audiences will hear a selection of chamber music that highlights the distinctive voices and innovations of Sergei Rachmaninoff, Ernő Dohnányi, Igor Stravinsky and Béla Bartók. Featured performers include pianist Margaret Kampmeier and clarinetist , joined by fellow members of the New York Chamber Ensemble. The concert repertoire includes Rachmaninoff’s Trio Élégiaque in G Minor, Dohnányi’s Aria for Flute and Piano, Op. 48, Stravinsky’s Histoire du Soldat for violin, clarinet and piano, Bartók’s Suite Paysanne Hongroise for flute and piano, and Dohnányi’s Sextet, Op. 37 for clarinet, horn, strings and piano. The performance offers listeners an opportunity to experience a wide range of musical styles while reflecting on the profound impact immigrant artists have had on American classical music.

Rip Current Dangers Highlighted by Multiple Shore Tragedies

Two serious water emergencies occurred at Jersey Shore beaches on Friday. A 28-year-old Lacey-area man died after being caught in a rip current in Ship Bottom, while authorities continued searching for a 23-year-old Palmyra man reported missing in the ocean off Seaside Park. The incidents add to an already heartbreaking week at the Jersey Shore. On Monday, a 14-year-old student from Philadelphia disappeared while swimming near Schellenger Avenue in Wildwood during a class trip. Search efforts for the teenager have continued as authorities battle challenging ocean conditions.

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 Answer to the June 5th Trivia Question

What former borough of Cape May County was dissolved after being severely damaged by the Great Atlantic Hurricane of 1944?

A) Cold Spring
B) South Cape May
C) West Cape May
D) North Cape May

Answer: B) South Cape May

South Cape May was a borough that existed from 1894 until 1945 when it was officially dissolved due to the extensive damage caused by the 1944 hurricane​​. ​

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