Looking for Something to Do in Cape May for Halloween 2012 ?
Cape
May’s Halloween Happenings 2012 Calendar
Oct.
12-31 Halloween
Happenings in Victorian Cape May: Seaside spirits stir up some
fun in Victorian Cape May during Halloween Happenings, sponsored by the
Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC),from Friday, Oct. 12
through Wednesday, Oct. 31. Get into the “spirit” of the season with more than
two weeks of Halloween-themed tours and events including ghost trolley tours,
spooky tours of Cape May’soriginal haunted house, the 1879 Emlen Physick
Estate, psychic teas, murder mystery dinners, paranormalexperiences with
investigator and medium Craig McManus and much more. Friday, Oct. 12 throughWednesday,
Oct. 31. 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.
Oct.
5-Nov. 4 Scarecrow Alley: The grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate,
1048 Washington St. are ghoulishly transformed for Halloween with a display of
frightening and fun scarecrows created by members of the community. Take a
stroll along Scarecrow Alley on the grounds. Free admission. Friday, Oct. 5
through Sunday, Nov. 4. Open daily.
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.
Scarecrow
Contest: Artistic, ghoulish, funny and frightening scarecrows compete for
prizes during the annual Scarecrow Contest on the grounds of the Emlen Physick
Estate, 1048 Washington St. Community participants submit full-sized scarecrow
entries that are displayed on the grounds of the estate along “Scarecrow Alley,”
from Friday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Nov. 4. Register for the contest and create a
scarecrow alone or as a team. Straw and stakes are available from estate
maintenance staff from Monday, Sept. 24. Drop off finished scarecrows
Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contest winners will receive prizes in
various categories, with a People’s Choice Award and $200 to the creators of
the scarecrow that garners the most votes. Participate by voting! Each
scarecrow will have a numbered photo on display in the Carriage House Gallery,
so cast a vote for your favorite. Registration for the competition is required.
Call 609-884-5404, ext. 111, to register. 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.
Through
Oct. 13 Cape May Stage presents “Time Stands Still”: Sarah
and James, a photojournalist and a foreign correspondent, try to find happiness
in a world that seems to have gone crazy. This moving new play prompts poignant
questions about responsibility – to ourselves, to our loved ones, to our
community, and to our world. Performance
schedule is as follows: Wednesdays through Sundays at 8 p.m. The Robert
Shackleton Playhouse is located at the corner of Bank & Lafayette streets.
Admission: $35 Adults, $30 Seniors (62+), and $15 Students. Sponsored by Cape
May Stage 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.
East
Lynne Theater Company presents “It Pays to Advertise”: A
long-running hit when it
opened on Broadway in
September of 1914, this screwball comedy by Roi Cooper Megrue and
Walter C. Hackett was
twice made into a movie: a silent in 1919, and in 1931 with Carole Lombard.The
premise – and promise – that anything can be sold in America is at its core,
but it also examines the very nature and romance of advertising and its
influence. Shows run Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. Shows at the First
Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St. Tickets: $30 general; $25 senior; $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.
Oct.
12 Midnight at the Physick Estate: Be
one of the 25 lucky people who get to spend midnight in the haunted Physick Estate with ghost writer and
psychic medium Craig McManus. Craig will share his experiences and perhaps
channel a spirit or two. Friday, Oct. 12, 11 p.m. $35 per person. 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.
A
Ride with the Ghost Writer: This 45-minute evening
trolley ride takes you through the streets of Cape May's Historic District with
psychic medium Craig McManus (the Ghost Writer of Exit Zero fame) providing the
narration. Craig will talk about ghosts and spirits, the history of the houses where
he has sensed activity and legends of ghost activity in Cape May. Friday, Oct.
12 at 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $25 per person. 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.
Oct.
13 Harvest Festival Crafts &
Antiques Show: Crafters and antiques dealers from throughout the region display and sell their wares on the
lawn of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 13. Free admission and free parking. 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.
A
Ride with the Ghost Writer: This 45-minute evening
trolley ride takes you through the streets of
Cape May's Historic District with psychic medium Craig McManus (the
Ghost Writer of Exit Zero fame)
providing the narration. Craig will talk about ghosts and spirits, the history
of the houses where he has sensed
activity and legends of ghost activity in Cape May. Saturday, Oct. 13 at 9:30 p.m. $25 per person. 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.
A
Walk with the Ghost Writer: Walk the haunted streets of
historic Cape May with your guide, psychic
medium and ghost writer Craig McManus, who will talk about the houses where he
has sensed paranormal activity.
Saturday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. $25 per person. 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
Phantoms
of Cape May House Tour: Enjoy a spooktacular self-guided tour of
a selection of Cape May’s Victorian
treasures decked out in ghoulish fashion for Halloween. Includes admission to
the Phantoms of the Physick Estate Tour.
Saturday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $20 adults, $15 children (ages 3-12).
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
Phantoms
of the Physick Estate: Visit Cape May’s original haunted house
for either a familyfriendly day-time tour or a terror tour in the evening. The
kid-friendly tour is a special self-guided tour featuring a variety of
Victorian Halloween happenings including spooky sounds, special effects and
scary stuff. Saturday, Oct. 13. The kid-friendly tour from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. is
$10 for adults and $5 for children (ages
3-12). The terror tour, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., is a self-guided tour with
special effects, ghosts and ghouls,
scary characters and more. The evening tour is $15 for adults and $12 for children
(ages 3-12). Combine evening tour with Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Ride and
save $2. 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
Madame
Parmentier’s Psychic Tea: New in 2012! Enjoy
a psychic demonstration with selected readings
over tea at the Carriage House Café & Tearoom on the grounds of the Emlen
Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., featuring the Psychic Twins, Adele and
Allison, who work professionally as psychic
mediums, educators, and motivational speakers. The twins have been featured on
local radio and TV shows, and often when
they work together, “phenomena” occur. There is something unusual about their work! Saturday, Oct. 13 at 2:30
p.m. Admission is $40 per person and reservations are necessary. 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.
Murder
Mystery Dinner: Join the Impromptu Players who will set the scene for a new original
mystery at Aleathea’s
Restaurant at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St. Enjoy a three-course dinner as you contemplate the clues, interact with the
cast and help solve the mystery. $45 per person. Saturday Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.
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.
Oct.
14 Murder Mystery Luncheon: Join the Impromptu Players
who will set the scene for a new original
mystery at Aleathea’s Restaurant at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St.
Enjoy a three-course luncheon as you
contemplate the clues, interact with the cast and help solve the mystery as it
unfolds. $30 per person. Sunday, Oct. 14
at 1 p.m. 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.
Oct.
17-Oct. 27 Cape May Stage presents “The
Belle of Amherst:” Emily Dickinson’s life is recreated with liberal excerpts from her poetry and by the method of
her playing the roles of her father, teacher and friends. “The Belle of Amherst”
delicately explores the life of America's greatest woman poet at various stages in her experience from the age of 15,
when she was full of hope and success, until she died at 56, a virtual recluse with her door closed
against society. Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. Half-price
preview performance Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. Official Opening Night Oct. 18 at 8 p.m.
Half-price Senior (62+) matinee: Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. Pay What You Can, Oct. 27 at
3 p.m. The Robert Shackleton Playhouse is located at the corner of Bank &
Lafayette streets. Admission: $35 Adults,
$30 Seniors (62+), and $15 Students. Opening Night $50. Sponsored by Cape May Stage in association with the
Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For
Oct.
19 Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventure: Come aboard the
newly redesigned Cape May Whale Watcher or the new Spirit of Cape May on a
5-hour cruise to view and photograph historic lighthouses of the late 19th and early part of the 20th centuries. Most of these
lighthouses stand on pedestals out of sight of land and are still operational. Each cruise also includes
narration on Delaware Bay lore and legend, including information on fishing, spawning grounds and more. Includes
complimentary continental breakfast in the morning and a lavish buffet lunch. A
cash bar is available. Friday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. Tickets $75. Sponsored
by the Cape May Whale Watcher and 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.
Oct.
20 Phantoms of the Physick Estate: Visit Cape May’s original
haunted house for either a familyfriendly
day-time tour or a terror tour in the evening. The kid-friendly tour is a
special self-guided tour featuring a
variety of Victorian Halloween happenings including spooky sounds, special
effects and scary stuff. Saturday, Oct
20. The kid-friendly tour from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. is $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 3-12). The terror tour,
from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., is a self-guided tour with special effects, ghosts and ghouls, scary characters
and more. The evening tour is $15 for adults and $12 for children (ages 3-12). Combine evening tour
with Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Ride and save $2. 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
Phantoms
of Cape May House Tour: Enjoy a spooktacular self-guided tour of
a selection of Cape May’s Victorian treasures decked out in ghoulish fashion
for Halloween. Includes admission to the
Phantoms of the Physick Estate Tour. Saturday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$20 adults, $15 children (ages 3-12). 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
Phantoms
of the Physick Estate: Visit Cape May’s original haunted house
for either a familyfriendly day-time tour or a terror tour in the evening. The
kid-friendly tour is a special self-guided tour featuring a variety of
Victorian Halloween happenings including spooky sounds, special effects and scary stuff. Saturday, Oct. 27. The
kid-friendly tour from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. is $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 3-12). The terror tour,
from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., is a self-guided tour with special effects, ghosts and ghouls, scary characters
and more. The evening tour is $15 for adults and $12 for children (ages 3-12). Combine
evening tour with Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Ride and save $2. 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
Madame
Parmentier’s Psychic Tea: New in 2012! Enjoy
a psychic demonstration with selected readings
over tea at the Carriage House Café & Tearoom on the grounds of the Emlen
Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., featuring the Psychic Twins, Adele and
Allison, who work professionally as psychic mediums, educators, and
motivational speakers. The twins have been featured on local radio and TV
shows, and often when they work together, “phenomena” occur. There is something
unusual about their work! Saturday, Oct. 27 at 2:30 p.m. Admission is $40 per
person and reservations are necessary. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for
the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For moreinformation, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278
or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Murder
Mystery Dinner: Join the Impromptu Players who will set the scene for a new
original
mystery at Aleathea’s
Restaurant at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St. Enjoy a three-course dinner as you
contemplate the clues, interact with the cast and help solve the mystery. $45
per person. Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.
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.
Oct.
28 Murder Mystery Luncheon: Join
the Impromptu Players who will set the scene for a new original mystery at Aleathea’s Restaurant at the Inn
of Cape May, 7 Ocean St. Enjoy a three-course luncheonas you contemplate the
clues, interact with the cast and help solve the mystery as it unfolds. $30 per person. Sunday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. 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.
Oct.
31 Trick or Treat at the Physick Estate:
Some spooky characters are waiting at the Emlen Physick Estate,
1048 Washington St., with treats for good little ghosts and goblins and pirates
and princesses. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 31. Free. 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.
Courtesy of the Mid Atlantic Center for Arts Cape May
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