Cape May’s March and April 2013 Calendar of Events Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)

March 1
Free Tour of the Emlen Physick Estate to benefit the Cape May Community Food Closet: Enjoy this entertaining and educational guided tour of Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate at 1048 Washington St., and help a worthy cause. Bring a non-perishable food item for donation and receive a free tour of the estate on Friday, March 1 at 11:45 a.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Physick Estate, an affinity group of 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 8
Free Tour of the Emlen Physick Estate to benefit the Cape May Community Food Closet: Enjoy this entertaining and educational guided tour of Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate at 1048 Washington St., and help a worthy cause. Bring a non-perishable food item for donation and receive a free tour of the estate on Friday, March 8 at 11:45 a.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Physick Estate, an affinity group of 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 15
Free Tour of the Emlen Physick Estate to benefit the Cape May Community Food Closet: Enjoy this entertaining and educational guided tour of Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate at 1048 Washington St., and help a worthy cause. Bring a non-perishable food item for donation and receive a free tour of the estate on Friday, March 15 at 11:45 a.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Physick Estate, an affinity group of 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 15-17
Sherlock Holmes Weekend: New mystery for 2013! Join Sherlock Holmes and his partner, Dr. Watson for a weekend of mystery and intrigue, Friday through Sunday, March 15-17 and help solve the new mystery for 2013: “Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Anima Orbis.” 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 $180 per couple or $95 per person and include the welcome reception, performances, tour, luncheon and gift. Weekend overnight packages are also available. Friday, March 15-Sunday, 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 15-16
East Lynne Theater Company presents “Sherlock Holmes’ Adventure of the Norwood Builder”:
Performed in the style of an NBC radio show from the 1930s, complete with live sound effects and commercials. All of the evidence points to a young lawyer as the murderer. But is he being set-up, or is he the murderer after all? It’s an exciting puzzle fit for Holmes and Watson. Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16 at 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St. Tickets: $25 general; $15 students; ages 12 and under free. Sponsored by East Lynne Theater Company in association with 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 and search for clues as you try to solve the Sherlock Holmes mystery. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 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.
March 22
Friends of the Physick Estate meeting: “All About Antiques” Join the Friends of the Physick Estate for a discussion of antiques with appraisals. Bring your treasures for appraisal, for a nominal cost. Admission is free for Friends members; $5 for non-members. Friday, March 22 at 1 p.m. Cape May Lutheran Church, 509 Pittsburgh Ave. Sponsored by the Friends of the Physick Estate, an affinity group of 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 31
Children’s Trolley Ride: Board MAC’s quaint red trolley for a guided tour of Cape May’s Historic District, geared specially for children. 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 31. $7 all seats. 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.