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In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

ᯓ‎𝄞Cape May Music Festival Features Evening of Chamber Music at Historic Church

🏖️Grant Street Beach Program Celebrates Cape May’s Black Heritage

 🪐Celestial Lineup Peaks June 16-18 as Moon Joins Three Bright Planets

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Cape May Music Festival Features Evening of Chamber Music at Historic Church

The annual Cape May Music Festival, presented by Cape May MAC is winding down but there are still a few more performances of this wonderful series left. Classical music enthusiasts will have the opportunity to enjoy an evening of chamber music when the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players take the stage as part of the Cape May Music Festival on Thursday, June 18. The performance will be held at the historic Episcopal Church of the Advent, a longtime festival venue known for its intimate setting and exceptional acoustics. Beginning at 7 p.m., the concert will feature a distinguished ensemble of New Jersey Symphony musicians, including violinists Darryl Kubian and Ming Yang, violist David Blinn, and cellist Philo Lee. The program will showcase a diverse selection of works spanning centuries of chamber music. Audiences can expect to hear Joseph Haydn’s String Quartet in G Major, Op. 76, No. 1, Jessie Montgomery’s contemporary favorite Strum, Ludwig van Beethoven’s String Quartet in C Minor, Op. 18, No. 4, and Felix Mendelssohn’s emotionally powerful String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op. 80. The concert will take place at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, located at 612 Franklin Street in Cape May.

Grant Street Beach Program Celebrates Cape May’s Black Heritage

 Cape May MAC will present “Grant Street Beach: Nostalgia, Connection and Black Joy” on June 17 at noon, offering a thoughtful look at one of Cape May’s most significant cultural landmarks. The program will feature local artist Chanelle René, whose acclaimed Grant Street Beach painting series reflects her personal connection to the historic beach and the generations of family memories rooted there. Through photographs, family stories, and personal reflections, René will explore themes of belonging, community, and the enduring joy experienced by Cape May’s Black residents and visitors. Grant Street Beach holds a unique place in Cape May’s history. During the early and mid-20th century, Black beachgoers were largely confined to the Grant Street area as a result of segregation and discriminatory social practices. Despite those barriers, the beach became a thriving gathering place where families and friends built lasting traditions, celebrated community, and created cherished memories along the shoreline. Historical records and photographs preserved by organizations such as the Center for Community Arts document how the beach evolved into a vibrant cultural hub, complete with social gatherings, recreation, and a strong sense of community identity. Today, Grant Street Beach is recognized not only for its historical significance but also as a symbol of resilience and connection. René’s artwork has helped bring renewed attention to that legacy, portraying generations of beachgoers through expressive, emotionally rich scenes that celebrate both the struggles and triumphs of Cape May’s Black community.

Celestial Lineup Peaks June 16-18 as Moon Joins Three Bright Planets

 Skywatchers will have a rare opportunity to witness a striking planetary alignment as a slender waxing crescent moon joins Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury in the western evening sky from June 16 through June 18. The celestial display will be visible shortly after sunset and can be enjoyed without a telescope. In fact, binoculars or the naked eye provide the best view, as the planets and moon will be spread across a broad section of the sky. According to website, Space.com. Venus will be the easiest object to spot, shining brightly above the horizon and outshining every other planet in the evening sky. Jupiter will also be clearly visible nearby, while Mercury will be much lower and fainter, making it the most challenging planet to locate. The alignment will shift slightly each evening. On June 16, the thin crescent moon will appear close to Mercury and Jupiter, with Venus glowing higher above. On June 17, the moon will move upward near Venus and Jupiter, creating one of the most photogenic views of the event. Observers may also catch a glimpse of earthshine, a subtle glow illuminating the moon’s dark side. By June 18, the moon will appear closest to Venus as the grouping gradually begins to spread apart. The planetary parade follows a notable close approach between Venus and Jupiter earlier in June, when the two planets appeared unusually close together in the evening sky. Mercury has also joined the lineup, creating a rare three-planet gathering visible at the same time. For the best viewing experience, observers should find a location with a clear, unobstructed view of the western horizon and begin looking 30 to 60 minutes after sunset. Beaches, open fields, elevated locations, and areas away from city lights will offer the best chances for success. Astronomy experts note that such favorable gatherings of multiple bright planets are uncommon. Similar June alignments involving Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, and a crescent moon are not expected to occur again until 2085..

Cape May is renowned as one of the best locations in North America for observing which natural phenomenon, attracting enthusiasts from around the world?

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 Answer to the June 13th Trivia Question

Which well-known architect, who worked on the United States Capitol, also designed an addition to a historic hotel in Cape May?

A) Stephen Decatur Button
B) Thomas U. Walter
C) Frank Furness
D) Samuel Sloan

Answer: B) Thomas U. Walter

Thomas U. Walter, who was one of the architects of the United States Capitol, also designed an addition to the Columbia Hotel in Cape May during the 19th century​. ​

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