Chatham Living by the Sea - Fall/Winter 2019 Issue

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Our Favorite Things

Perfect gift ideas for everyone on your list.

Changing Tides

The founders of Chatham Kelp are at the forefront of a new industry.

Comfort and Joy

A hike on Hardings Beach brings nature from the outside in and provides inspiration for Christmas décor at a home designed and built by Polhemus Savery DaSilva (PSD).

Mapping Out a Career

Bob Zaremba and Danielle Jeanloz’s love of antiques, maps and travel inspired them to open Maps of Antiquity in Chatham nearly 15 years ago.

Research shows looking at art gives the same pleasure as falling in love. Beyond becoming the focal point of a room, original art can take one out of oneself bringing back memories of a cherished place or experience, fostering peace and joy.

Collecting can connect you with a community of artists and like-minded patrons while expressing yourself and your interests.

The Addison Art Gallery assists new and experienced collectors choose ideal works by many of the Cape’s most sought-after artists, as well as masters from across the Americas and France.

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Sunshine on the Harbor oil on canvas 24 x 30

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Meet the Next Generation of Business Owners

Three iconic Chatham businesses have passed the torch to a younger generation who vow to carry traditions forward.

Local Artisans By the Sea

Three artists create unique clothing, elegant jewelry and home décor that illustrate the charm of Cape Cod.

Colors of Chatham

As summer fades away, the bright hues of fall fill the town of Chatham and nature shares its varied autumnal palette.

Secret Spots

A local mother and daughter explore five hidden areas around Chatham dressed in classic and colorful clothes from Sara Campbell, Chatham Clothing Bar, The Trading Company, If the Shoe Fits and Lily Pulitzer.

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Peace and Joy!

hen I first moved from Boston to Cape Cod about 15 years ago, I remember having a difficult time adjusting from the buzz of city life to a slower pace. But after experiencing many summers of traffic and crowds, you tend to welcome the peaceful moments. It’s a time to reflect, reset and rejuvenate. I enjoy running on empty bike paths, walking the beaches when no one is around and exploring wooded trails and secluded spots.

Speaking of hidden places, one of my favorite areas on Main Street is a serene courtyard behind Lily Pulitzer, where The Blue Coral restaurant and Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters meet. The courtyard turned out to be the inspiration for this issue’s fashion feature. I scouted out four other secret locations, including the Godfrey Windmill, Little Mill Pond, Packet Wharf and the library at Chatham Bars Inn. We photographed these scenes at the beginning of September starting in the late afternoon. We were fortunate to end the night with a sky painted with pink and red hues. Over the years, I’ve learned to appreciate the Cape’s ever-changing palette!

If you’re like me, you might be scrambling for ideas on what to serve at a holiday gathering or what to bring to a dinner party. As you flip through the book, two food features will help make your party planning easier. We had a blast setting up a New Year’s Eve-themed fondue celebration at the Chatham Cheese Shop. In another food-related feature, Gustare Oils & Vinegars put together a delectable charcuterie board, created festive drinks and made streusel stuffed apples with their products. Of course, to make an informed decision, we had to sample all of the recipes. The verdict: Everything was delicious!

Also in this issue, you will find profiles of local artisans and business owners, holiday home decorating tips (featuring items foraged from the beach), our annual gift guide, ideas on where to dine and a list of exciting activities this fall and winter.

Happy New Year!

Volume 1 • Issue 2 Fall / Winter 2019-2020

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Lisa Leigh Connors

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Julia Cumes, Dan Cutrona, John J. Deignan, Marcy Ford, Michael and Suz Karchmer, Kritsada Panichgul, Kim Roderiques, Judith I. Selleck, Derrick Zellmann

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RACHEL ARROYO is a freelance writer who was born and raised on Cape Cod. She’s always on the hunt for new ways to explore and experience the Cape. For this issue, she sat down with the founders of Chatham Kelp to talk about their innovative new venture that has the potential to be the next big thing for the Cape’s blue economy.

Boston College graduate LISA CAVANAUGH—a former Hollywood story editor and producer—writes about the lifestyles, occupations and interests of Cape Codders. For this issue, she penned several stories, including Puritan Cape Cod celebrating its 100th anniversary, a fundraising project with dancers and pets, tips on how to plan a New Year’s Eve-themed fondue party and a Then & Now exhibit at the Atwood Museum.

DAN CUTRONA’s work appears regularly in Chatham Living by the Sea, as well as Gulfshore Life and Florida Design. For this issue, Cutrona photographed metal artist Rusty Griffin and the owners of Maps of Antiquity. Cutrona recently moved to Miami with his wife and three young children.

JOHN J. DEIGNAN Born and raised in Belmont, Deignan resides in The Seaport District of Boston. Deignan, who has fallen in love with Cape Cod, follows his passion for landscape photography and natural light photography by visiting beautiful locations across the Cape. For this issue, Deignan captured a stunning shot of Oyster River and Stage Harbor Light for the Final Thought page.

KRITSADA PANICHGUL has been an editorial photographer since 1998. His photography has been published in Better Homes and Gardens, Cottage Style, Modern Farmhouse, Country Home Magazine and Country Gardens Magazine. He photographed a beautiful Polhemus Savery DaSilva (PSD) home decorated and professionally styled for the holidays.

ROBIN CLARKE has written for environmental, community development and animal welfare causes for more than 20 years. A graduate of Emerson College with a BFA in Creative Writing, she is a passionate storyteller, poet and screenwriter. When she’s not writing, she can be found chasing the wind and surf along Cape Cod’s beautiful shorelines. For this issue, she interviewed several artists who work with metals, textiles and wood for the feature “Local Artisans Inspired by the Sea.”

A 20-year resident of Cape Cod, MARCY FORD has spent most of her education and various careers focused on the natural world and photography. For this issue, she photographed a variety of autumn scenes around Chatham. Rarely leaving her home in Harwich without her camera, she spends her free time traveling around the Cape photographing landscapes, flowers and wildlife.

Born into a U.S. military family in Germany, MARJORIE NAYLOR PITTS moved to the Cape at age 7 and developed a deep love for all things Cape Cod. A graduate of University of Massachusetts, Amherst (B.A.), and the University of Idaho (M.A.), she worked around the country and abroad in the field of international education before returning to the Cape to teach at a local high school. For this issue, she wrote stories about the next generation of business owners and B-Side Coffee.

JULIA CUMES is a South African-born photographer based on Cape Cod. Her work has appeared in The New York Times and The Boston Globe. For this issue, she photographed the new owners of three iconic businesses: Chatham Candy Manor, Yankee Ingenuity and the Chatham Squire; three artisans inspired by the sea; a New Year’s Eve-themed fondue party and the Knit-a-Thon at A Great Yarn.

Intern MADISON GRADY is a native Cape Codder and graduate of Sandwich High School. She completed her bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism from the University of Rhode Island and currently works in marketing. For this issue, she compiled events and activities for the calendar section.

MICHAEL and SUZ KARCHMER are Harwich-based husband-and-wife photographers who love to capture the people and places of the Cape. They share a particular fascination for photographing theater and musical performances. For this issue, the Karchmers photographed a holiday-themed photo shoot featuring Gustare Oils & Vinegars and a fashion show fundraiser at the Chatham Wayside Inn.

JOSEPH PORCARI is a Massachusetts native, graduate of Boston College and a former Woodrow Wilson Fellow. A founding partner of The Artful Hand Gallery in Chatham, he is interested in writing about history, people and places. For this issue, he wrote about metal artist Rusty Griffin and profiled the owners of Maps of Antiquity.

DERRICK ZELLMANN is a Bostonbased editorial and commercial photographer whose lifestyle approach to capturing images has been featured in both regional and national publications. His experience photographing everything from food to fashion has provided him the opportunity to work on several exciting projects, including this issue’s “Secret Spots” fashion feature.

IN THIS ISSUE

We searched high and low for unique local finds to help alleviate the stress of finding the perfect present for that special someone. Page 66

Richard “Rusty” Griffin uses a gas-fueled forge, tools and machines—some more than 100 years old—to create sculptural and functional work in forged steel, bronze and copper. Page 42

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five

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See full story, Page 82

COVER IMAGE

Chatham house built and designed by Polhemus Savery DaSilva (PSD), photographed by Kritsada Panichgul.

Foraged greens, horseshoe crabs and local products create a gorgeous holiday scene at a house designed and built by Polhemus Savery DaSilva (PSD). Page 82

A local mother

daughter explore

hidden

in Chatham—including a secluded wharf and the library at Chatham Bars Inn—dressed in classic and colorful clothes from Main Street shops. Page 116

PHOTOS BY DAN CUTRONA

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Brewster

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Bascom Hollow. Prestigious golf front community 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home now under construction by Eastward Homes. Custom craftmanship throughout.

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WRAPPED IN WARMTH

A Great Yarn Helps Cape Cod’s Homeless, One Blanket at a Time

Written by LISA LEIGH CONNORS | Photography by JULIA CUMES

If you drive by A Great Yarn on the first Monday of May, you’ll notice a burst of color: Handmade blankets cover the outside of the store, as well as the front lawn.

Welcome to the “yarn bomb”—a celebration of its annual Knit-aThon.

For the fourth consecutive year, A Great Yarn in Chatham teamed up with the Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) in Hyannis to make blankets for the Cape’s homeless population. In February through April of 2019, participants created 215 blankets for the homeless (beating the previous year’s mark of 194 blankets). All of the blankets and 100 percent of the donations—more than $1,100— were distributed to four homeless shelters on Cape Cod.

During the Knit-A-Thon in 2019, 500 individuals participated in the event and panels were mailed in from 10 different states.

Here’s how it works: Individuals are asked to knit or crochet long panels, about one foot wide and six feet long, which are then sewn together and turned into blankets by the shop’s staff and volunteers from the community. Four panels make a blanket. Every year, A Great Yarn owners Mary and Ron Weishaar and their employees

A Great Yarn owners Ron and Mary

(center) and volunteers from the community celebrated the end of the Knit-A-Thon last May by “yarn bombing” the exterior of the shop with blankets.

Weishaar

celebrate the conclusion of the Knit-aThon by “yarn bombing” the exterior of the shop with as many blankets as they can hang. New this year: Staffers formed a giant heart on the front lawn with the overflow of blankets.

After the blankets are on display for a day, Ron and Mary deliver the blankets to the Housing Assistance Corporation, with the help of Chatham resident Anne Van Vleck, chief development officer at HAC.

Reading about homelessness on Cape Cod—and learning how some people were living in the woods with nothing to keep them warm—inspired A Great Yarn co-owner Mary Weishaar to start the Knit-a-Thon in the winter of 2016.

“The panels can be made by any knitter, even a novice knitter, which means that anyone can participate,” says A Great Yarn co-owner Ron Weishaar, adding he is always impressed by the colorful blankets. “This was a great team effort, and we’re very grateful for the 500 people who pitched in—and so are the homeless individuals and families on the Cape, who will be sleeping beneath the blankets everyone helped create.”

In 2020, the Knit-a-Thon will start in February and run through April 30. If interested in participating, please email info@agreatyarn.com or call 508-348-5605 for more details about the event and instructions for knitting the panels. A Great Yarn, 894 Main St., Chatham, agreatyarn.com.

A mother and her 5-month-old son in Bourne receive a handmade blanket from A Great Yarn’s Knit-A-Thon for the homeless.

Ella fell in love with Cape Cod during her years of sailing trips from Newport RI to the Cape and Islands. A consummate professional with a creative flair, Ella is committed to providing all of her clients, both Sellers and Buyers, with a high level of service. She offers knowledge of the local market and important real estate trends; strong negotiating skills; attention to detail; and honesty and integrity. Ella is known for her ability to make the process of buying and selling a home an exciting, happy experience.

photo: Lighthouse Beach in Chatham, courtesy of Robin Litwin

Ella Leavitt, Realtor ABR, SRS, SRES, RSPS

BREWING ON THE B-SIDE

By MARJORIE NAYLOR PITTS

Building on the success of Hangar B Eatery, located at Chatham Municipal Airport on George Ryder Road, owner Tracy Shields has partnered with longtime associate Kourtney Keil to embark on a new venture—B-Side Coffee Company, which offers a delicious selection of locally roasted organic and fairtrade coffee. “Since opening Hangar B nine years ago, we have poured a Papua New Guinea bean that was roasted here in Chatham,” says Shields, referring to The Art of Roasting coffee company. “When that roasting business became available, purchasing it seemed like a natural extension for us.” Some of B-Side’s most popular coffees include a light roast Ethiopian Guji Sakicha Honey; medium roasts Papua New Guinea and Colombia Sierra Nevada EP; dark roasts Guatemala Huehuetenango and Sumatra Mandheling; and a decaffeinated Mexican blend—with additional selections coming soon.

In addition to offering their coffee at Hangar B (and at Hangar B’s seasonal “Grab and Go” counter downstairs from the restaurant), B-Side Coffee is available at Chatham Village Market, Chatham Village Café and Bakery, as well as at several local inns and B&Bs, with special blends at Chatham Works and at Rory’s Market in Dennisport and Mashpee Commons. Look for B-Side’s customized vintage ’64 Shasta Airflyte camper trailer at local farmers markets, where they serve a rotating selection of hot, cold brew, and Nitro cold brew, as well as Hangar B’s famous potato buttermilk doughnuts. For off-Cape coffee lovers looking for a taste of Chatham, B-Side Coffee can also be purchased online, with a subscription service option to keep it brewing on the B-Side all year long!

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240 George Ryder Road, 774-368-0808

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A CENTURY OF CLOTHING

By LISA CAVANAUGH

When 22-year-old Arthur Penn started as the shoe department manager at a new men’s clothing store in Plymouth in 1919, could he ever have imagined that his descendants would still be going strong, 100 years later?

Penn opened his original Puritan Cape Cod in Chatham in 1925, and it soon became a popular mainstay for both residents and visitors. “Our Chatham store was our very first location on Cape Cod, in the same building you’ll find it today,” says co-owner Rick Penn, grandson of Arthur Penn. “It’s truly incredible to have been a part of the Chatham community all these years.”

Puritan Cape Cod in Chatham (1951)

Jim, Julie and Rick Penn celebrated Puritan Cape Cod’s 100th anniversary earlier this summer with balloons, special promotions and a limited edition collaboration with Cape Cod Beer.

The Chatham store was renowned not just for offering high-quality, classic clothes, but also for outfitting the local Coast Guard. During one of the Coast Guard’s most notable and heroic moments, the 1952 rescue of the crew of the shipwrecked SS Pendleton, Puritan store manager (and Penn cousin) Ben Shufro was called to the Coast Guard station where he spent all night measuring and fitting the wet and exhausted crew for new clothes. In fact, this connection was celebrated in 2012, when Puritan launched the Chatham Chino Company brand, with a USCG hurricane flag logo.

Over the years, three generations of the Penn Family have stayed true to their patriarch’s motto of “I’d rather make a friend than a sale” by offering exemplary customer service. “People today can shop anywhere, anyhow, any time of day. They choose to shop at Puritan because of the relationships they’ve built over the decades and the feeling they get when they walk into our stores,” says co-owner, Jim Penn, also a grandson of Arthur. Rick adds that they like to say that it’s not just their roots here on Cape Cod, but their branches. “You’ll find our stores on the Main Streets of Cape Cod—the community centers,” he says.

“We are overwhelmingly honored, proud, grateful and humbled all at the same time,” says Jim. “We are thankful for our customers, community and employees for helping us reach this momentous milestone. It’s hard to believe it’s been 100 years.”

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Chatham Parade (1969)

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Blacksmith Richard “Rusty” Griffin shares his passion of creating Damascus steel-patterned blades and beautiful sculptural work in forged steel, bronze and copper.

BY JOSEPH PORCARI PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN CUTRONA

Tucked away in a nondescript industrial area of Chatham is a modern-day forge founded in 2005 and owned and operated by Richard “Rusty” Griffin. A selfdescribed “artist, blacksmith and sculptor,” Griffin uses a gas-fueled forge, tools and machines—some more than 100 years old—to create sculptural and functional work in forged steel, bronze and copper.

The artist is well known by collectors of knives and swords for his complicated Damascus steel-patterned blades with handles fashioned of petrified bog oak and hand-tooled leather cases. In addition to crafting beautiful sculptural railings and gates, Griffin’s recent projects for architects have included recreating an old wrought iron archway for an ancient stone wellhead for an Osterville estate and making a massive chandelier destined for a home in California.

Griffin was raised in Chatham by an artistic and musical family; his father, Richard, Sr., is a painter, musician and a co-founder of the Chatham Chorale. He received six years of classical training in fine art and illustration at The Art Institute of Boston and the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. A job as a teaching assistant to a professor of sculpture who taught bronze casting proved to be a turning point: “It was then I realized I couldn’t sit at a desk all day as an illustrator. I wanted to work with my hands—I’ve always been attracted to three-dimensional and large-scale art.”

A complete 180-degree turn from a desk job, a blacksmith’s shop is a place of drama, danger, brute force and primal power—the stuff of myths and legends, gods and heroes. There’s the roar of the gas jets fueling the forge, and the rhythmic chugging of the 5,000-pound power hammer punctuated by the bell-like sound of the hammer striking the anvil (Griffin says it rings in the key of C). There’s the heat: When the metal in the forge is around 2,300 degrees, the surrounding air temperature is upwards of 130 degrees. And there’s the ever-present danger of injury from burns and heavy equipment.

In this charged environment, the blacksmith’s movements must be quick, precise and alert to the visual cues from the heated metal itself. At slightly above 2,300 degrees, steel turns a yellowish white color that signals its plasticity, enabling it to be stretched and shaped like Play-Doh. If the steel gets too hot (around 2,500 degrees), it melts into a lava-like puddle. When forging objects like Damascus steel axe blades, Griffin needs an assistant, called a “Striker,” who wields

a heavy sledgehammer to flatten the metal, while he uses a small hammer and tongs to shape it. Griffin choreographs the striker’s moves, pointing to where he should hit, and how hard or soft. The two must work perfectly in synch—an errant blow could be catastrophic.

Passionate about the integrity and history of his craft, Griffin considers himself a lifelong student and is constantly honing his skills at workshops with master blacksmiths around the country and in Europe. When asked about his future plans, Griffin mentions expanding his forge and teaching workshops. Whatever direction he takes, Griffin finds satisfaction in knowing that he will be leaving something behind: “My work will be around for hundreds of years. I can’t ever see myself doing anything else.”

DANCES WITH PETS

By LISA CAVANAUGH | Photography by KIM RODERIQUES

Is your dog a dancer? Would your cat consider the cha cha? Is your rabbit ready to hip-hop?

Kim Roderiques—a Chatham photographer and author (“Dogs on Cape Cod”)—found the combination of dancers and pets irresistible, after local dance teacher Adam Spencer showed her a beautiful photo series of NYC Ballet dancers with dogs. “I told him we have to do this and make it unique and special for Cape Cod!” says Roderiques.

Already passionate about sharing her talents with local nonprofit organizations, Roderiques reached out to Monomoy Community Services, the MSPCA and a Chance to Dance—Adam in Chatham and Studio 878 Trust’s scholarship and training fund for young dance students with limited financial resources.

Roderiques settled on a photo book pairing all genres of dancers—including Irish stepdancing, tap, hip-hop, jazz, ballet and African dance—with their pets. Featuring the kinds of animals that are often at the MSPCA, the photos include dogs, cats, bunnies, guinea pigs, horses, ducks and goats, alongside their dancing counterparts.

“We have dancers as young as 3 or 4 all the way up to 80 years of age,” says Roderiques. “You will see that, once people are photographed next to animals, they just become their authentic selves.”

The project, “Pirouettes, Pliés and Pets: Cape Cod Poetry in Motion,” was funded by a generous grant from Rockland Trust, and all the proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit Monomoy Community Services, the MSCPA and a Chance to Dance. “It has been very touching photographing these dancers and their animals,” says Roderiques. “It’s indescribable!”

On Thursday, Dec. 12, from 6-8 p.m., The Chatham Orpheum Theater will screen an engaging documentary about the book, “Pirouettes, Pliés and Pets: Cape Cod Poetry in Motion.” The photo book and other merchandise will also be for sale. For more information, visit chathamorpheum.org

Trestle Table in Black Walnut with matching bench

“Shades of Robert” Trestle Table made from antique pine image boards

110 ¾”x 45 ½”x 30” (with 2 company boards attached)

84”x 41”x 30”

Historical and current panoramic photographs, on display at the Atwood Museum, illustrate both striking differences and how little has changed in town from 100 years ago.

Written by LISA CAVANAUGH

Historical photographs courtesy of THE CHATHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Current photographs courtesy of ANDY YOUNG

“People are really in awe,” says Danielle Jeanloz, executive director of the Atwood Museum. “They love the idea that there are photos of this area from 100 years ago.” Jeanloz is referring to the Atwood’s ongoing exhibit “Double Take: Historical & Current Panoramic Photographs of Chatham,” which pairs century-old photos with contemporary versions of the same image— painstakingly recreated and photographed by Andy Young, husband of the late Jean Young, former Chatham Historical Society (CHS) archivist.

Nearly 100 glass and acetate negatives discovered by William and Jacqueline Cotter in the attic of their Mayflower Shop were donated to the CHS in 2016 by the Cotters’ granddaughter Christine Padgett. They were most likely artifacts from the old Mayflower Studio, a former photography shop once housed in the same location. Mayflower Studio owners Charles Smallhoff and Harold Sawyer were both known for photographing local scenes for use on postcards in the early 1900s.

“The glass-plate negatives were interesting all by themselves,” says Andy Young, “and I quickly concluded that the acetate ones were panoramic. There were some very inventive panoramic cameras in that era, as people figured out how to take wide-angle photos on film with mechanical devices.”

After digitally scanning the acetate negatives to turn them into a photographic positive, Young realized that they had a high level of detail. “They were amazing and extremely interesting.” Young relates that his wife, the dedicated archivist, wanted to launch a show of the historical photos. But when they got one image blown up to a high-resolution print, with help from the experts at Orleans Camera, he lobbied for a different kind of exhibit. “It was the twin lighthouse image and it knocked our socks off!” he says. “I thought if I could find the original photographer’s point of view and replicate the same shot in a contemporary color photo, it would be incredible.”

While the work proved to be challenging in terms of location, angles, focal lengths and points of reference, Young succeeded in recreating the exact images for more than a dozen panoramic photos of Chatham, from approximately 1910 to 1923. “This project was a lot of fun for me and hopefully instructive for others,” he says.

“Andy did a marvelous job, “says Jeanloz. “He is very passionate about this collection and it is a real tribute to his late wife, Jean, who was able to see the show open before her death.” The exhibit includes additional historic panoramic prints that do not have a contemporary match and the collection is now large enough to merit a switchover to new images halfway through each season.

Visitors to the museum are captivated by the exhibit, says Jeanloz. “The Cape in the early 1900s was rapidly changing from a more sleepy farming and fishing region to what we are today, which is primarily a land of tourism, and our museum visitors are amazed by the wide open landscapes, cows grazing on hills and numerous fish shanties.”

While some differences in location are striking— especially in the images where you can see people and vehicles—other panoramics in the collection show that things haven’t changed much at all. “I think that is the part that people enjoy the most,” says Jeanloz, “to see what is still here and is still pristine. I think people come to the Cape to sort of step back in time.”

Young, who has lived in Chatham full-time since 1981 and whose family goes back generations on Cape Cod, hopes that viewers will enjoy seeing the contrast and detail in the images—and get to know different parts of Chatham than they have known in the past. “History doesn’t start with us. There was so much happening a century ago, and these photos help share that story.” Young credits his late wife for all her hard work to bring it all to life. “Jean really loved Chatham and she really loved the history of this town.”

The Atwood Museum, home of the Chatham Historical Society, is located at 347 Stage Harbor Road. For details on the exhibit, visit chathamhistoricalsociety.org

CHATHAM LIVING BY THE SEA LAUNCH PARTY

Chatham Bars Inn hosted a launch party for Chatham Living by the Sea’s inaugural issue in the elegant Stars restaurant on May 1, 2019. More than 150 advertisers, writers, photographers and local people featured in the magazine gathered to support our debut issue.

1. Dan and Amy Cutrona, Sharon and John DaSilva

2. Gary Thulander, Marjorie Naylor Pitts and Paul DiAngelis

3. Jim Hilliard and Christine Roderiques

4. Sophia Malitas, Philip Malitas and Robin Rush

5. Lisa Connors, Janice Rogers and Eric Brust-Akdemir

6. Kristin Muller and Mary Cavanaugh

7. Joan Peters, Nora Carey and Ginny Nickerson

8. Kelly Chase, Maria Allen and Betty Wiley

9. Diane Rowlings and Terry Walther

Photography by Judith I. Selleck

A special evening of fashion, friendship and community to benefit the children of Chatham was held in the Monomoy Room at Chatham Bars Inn on Dec. 4, 2018. The benefit helped raise funds for Monomoy Community Services, the Chatham Children’s Fund and The Chatham Angel Fund.

Mary Birenza and Chris Seymour

Jennifer Stello and Rosanne Annoni

Sandy Wycoff, Brooks Handler and Dylan Poti. 4. Anne D. LeClaire, Diane Galazzo and Brian McGuirk

Ginny Nickerson and Pat Vreeland 6. Tucker McLain, Kevin McLain and Clarence Crowell 7. Kaylee Isner and Scott Isner

SPRING INTO FASHION

The Chatham Chamber of Commerce and the Chatham Merchants Association held “Spring into Fashion,” a benefit for the Chatham Children’s Fund Wish List Party, at the Chatham Wayside Inn on May 2, 2019.

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3. Nancy Gardner, Patti Lotane, Amy Tagliaferri, Sharon Mabile and Barbara Rugg

4. Sally Munson and Dougie Bohman

5. Emma Carroll and Mary Ann Donnelly

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Photography by Michael and Suz Karchmer

Amy Crowell, Pat Long and Andrea Love

Pat McKinley, Robin Rush and Kathie Curran

Mary Melo and Kathy Read

This Holiday Season Stroll Down to the East End

Wes’ Barber Shop

A SUMMER EVENING

The Chatham Orpheum Theater held its annual fundraiser on July 14, 2019, at the Wequassett Resort and Golf Club.

1. Sarah McDonald, Mary Cavanaugh, Kevin McLain

2. Caitlin LaCroix, Kathleen LaCroix, Doon Foster 3. Doug and Kinzie Gensler

Eric Riley and Greg Heyl

Stuart and Kathy Deadrick

Keith and Louise Wasley

Winnie Lear and Toni Doggett

Anne Foster and Joann Creedon

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Chatham Kelp’s ocean farm is located a half-mile off Hardings Beach in Chatham.

THE FOUNDERS OF CHATHAM KELP ARE AT THE FOREFRONT OF A NEW INDUSTRY.

Written by RACHEL ARROYO

by JAMIE BASSETT AND RICHARD CURTISS

hree years ago, if you had told the three founders of Chatham Kelp—all of whom are longtime shellfishermen—they’d one day operate the largest kelp-focused farm in Massachusetts, they might not have believed you.

Founders Jamie Bassett, Carl Douglass and Richard Curtiss admit, at the time, they hadn’t given seaweed a second thought— as a crop or otherwise. But the fishing industry, amidst increased regulations and decreasing stocks, was changing, and the trio wanted to find another revenue stream to offset the slow winter months.

Originally, they looked into starting an oyster farm, but no grants were available in town. That’s when Carl did some research, and found GreenWave, a Connecticut-based nonprofit dedicated to training and supporting ocean farmers. “They are kind of an incubator for kelp,” he explains.

Already widely cultivated and consumed in Asia, kelp is a superfood, high in fiber and rich in vitamins and nutrients. It is also an ingredient in many everyday products, from toothpaste and shampoo to pharmaceuticals, according to NOAA, and has shown promise as a biofuel.

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Last December, after three years of research, planning and a lengthy permitting process that included presenting plans to nine different committees, Chatham Kelp finally lowered five 200-foot lines seeded with sugar kelp spores into Nantucket sound, a half mile off Harding’s Beach in Chatham.

“We chose that area because it’s [better] protected from northeast winds,” says Jamie. It’s also dredged by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, leaving it devoid of eelgrass, a condition of their permit approval. If there is any eel grass anywhere near where we wanted to grow,” says Jamie, “it was a no go.”

Sugar kelp is native to the northeast Atlantic, and thrives in cold, swift-moving water. Its long golden brown strands, which bear a striking resemblance to lasagna noodles, can grow up to 15 feet in length. Sugar kelp is a sustainable, low-impact crop that requires no fertilizer, land use or freshwater resources to produce. And because it is a winter crop, it doesn’t interfere with commercial or recreational boating activities, making it ideal for Chatham’s shores.

Between December and May, Jamie, Richard and Carl made frequent boating trips to check on the new kelp farm. “The division of marine fisheries charged us with monitoring the kelp at least every two weeks. And we monitored it every week, weather dependent,” Jamie says. And, once a month, members of GreenWave would join them to provide additional support and onsite training.

The forward-thinking kelp farmers also invited chefs out onto the boat to visit the farm. “We like to take the chefs out on the boat, have them clip it off the line

Top: Chatham Kelp founders Richard Curtiss, Carl Douglass and Jamie Bassett.

Above: A spool of kelp seed is strung on a 200-foot line.

and cook it,” Richard says. “Then get to feel a part of it,” Carl adds.

Chef Anthony Cole, executive chef at Chatham Bars Inn, was one of the first chefs to sample the very first harvest. “It was great. I got to go check out the farm,” says Cole, who is always on the hunt for fresh, local and sustainable ingredients to serve restaurant guests. Surprisingly unsalty, sugar kelp has a very subtle flavor and a bit of a crunch to it when eaten raw, Chef Cole explains. And when boiled for 2.5 to 3 minutes, it goes from a dull brown to a vibrant green. “It still has a bite [to it], he says, “but isn’t chewy.” Because sugar kelp doesn’t have a ton of flavor, “It’s all about the texture and nutritional value,” says Chef Cole, and what you marinate and season it with to accent its natural flavor profile.

This summer, if you were lucky enough to attend one of the Chatham Bars Inn farm-to-table dinner events or dined at The Veranda you might’ve spotted sugar kelp on the menu; a refreshing tuna crudo with cucumber, sugar kelp and miso-chili vinaigrette was featured on the Veranda’s lunch menu in June.

Sugar kelp from Chatham Kelp also has been featured in dishes prepared by Chef Michael D. Ceraldi, chef-owner of Ceraldi, a seasonal, waterfront restaurant in Wellfleet that creates seven-course prix fixe dinners using local ingredients. “I saw them on Instagram,” says Chef Ceraldi, about discovering Chatham Kelp. “Our restaurant is based on what’s locally done. So when I find a new product that happens to be local I get very excited,” he says.

He has since used sugar kelp in a variety of ways. He’s pureed it and added it to pasta to create a kelp pasta with seafood; made a kelp salad with red onion, scallions and sesame oil; crafted crackers from dried kelp and served with tuna tartare; and, for a dinner he cooked for the James Beard Foundation in New York City in May, he shredded sugar kelp, put it into a dehydrator and created a kelp nori that he used as a garnish for a well-received ceviche salad.

Top to bottom: Carl Douglass and Richard Curtiss hold up part of their 500-pound haul. This summer, Chef Anthony Cole incorporated sugar kelp into a variety of dishes at Chatham Bars Inn. Chef Michael D. Ceraldi created a scallop ceviche with Chatham Kelp for the James Beard Foundation in New York City in May.

For those who’d prefer to drink their sugar kelp, you might soon have the opportunity. Rob Brosofsky of Shoal Hope Ciderworks, whose locally made hard ciders can be found across Massachusetts and on tap at Cape Cod Beer in Hyannis, is working with Chatham Kelp to create a hard cider with kelp. Based on a beer-making technique called “dry hopping,” Brosofsky dehydrates the kelp and adds it to the base brew once the fermentation process is complete to infuse with flavor. The kelp brew, says Brosofsky, “has a subtle, briny, beachy kind of aroma and flavor. It’s light. And to me, it’s just like being at the beach. I could taste it. I could smell it.”

In its first season, Chatham Kelp produced 500 pounds of sugar kelp. Next year the three founders would like to at least double production, and have been given the means to do so with a permit that allows for up to 350 lines in the water. “We are excited about [the future],” says Jamie, who, with his co-founders, hopes to one day open a processing facility and expand the business to give other local shellfisherman who are in the same boat as them an opportunity to keep working in the slow winter months.

At top: Richard Curtiss and Courtney Boyd Myers of Akua Kelp Jerky visit the farm. Above: Curtiss checks the weekly growth of the kelp.

WE’RE NOT JUST BUILDERS. WE’RE BUILDING PARTNERS.

Refined, sophisticated style. Classic Cape Cod architecture. Welcome home.

A hike on Hardings Beach brings nature from the outside in and provides inspiration for Christmas décor at a home designed and built by Polhemus Savery DaSilva (PSD).

The house is designed so natural light is everywhere and placid views of the landscape are visible throughout the home.

est friends Leslie Massa and Karin Lidbeck Brent share a love of hiking, nature, foraging and creating crafts together. So it’s no surprise that a fall hike along Hardings Beach inspired a seaside holiday décor theme at Leslie and Mark Massa’s Chatham home.

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Styling by KARIN LIDBECK BRENT

Photography by KRITSADA PANICHGUL

Architecture and Construction by POLHEMUS SAVERY DASILVA (PSD)

Karin and Leslie imagined a metallic, silvery blue palette, with touches of gray-greens gathered from the shore—lichen, sea creatures and pitch pines. “We wanted it to be about what we foraged in Chatham,” says Karin, a professional photo stylist and designer. Driftwood, horseshoe crabs, mussels and foraged greens were soon transformed into a gorgeous holiday scene at the Massa’s house—designed and built by Polhemus Savery DaSilva (PSD)—located steps from Hardings Beach.

Horseshoe crabs spray-painted blue and silver anchored the dining room table. Rope from Cape Fishermen’s Supply in Chatham was strung around the tree—decorated with spraypainted razor clams and oyster shells. Garland from Pine Tree Nursery was draped beautifully across the fireplace mantle and staircase.

It’s clear that treasure hunting at local beaches brings Leslie joy, as the giant piece of driftwood out front indicates. Karin stenciled the word Joy

and painted the letters white on driftwood they discovered at South Beach and carried for three miles back home (coincidentally, Joy is also Leslie’s maiden name). As you step inside and walk around the living room and dining room, you’ll discover more beach finds, including beach moss, beach grass, eggs, feathers and shells. The décor fits in perfectly with Leslie’s goal of creating a cozy and casual, yet refined home.

The original home on the property—a tiny cottage owned by Polly and “Ski” (Edward) Szemplenski, Mark’s aunt and uncle—was a place the Massa’s visited regularly and a house they eventually purchased. After the Szemplenskis passed away, the couple lived in the one-bedroom cottage for a couple of years before building new. When Leslie reached out to PSD in 2012, she envisioned a home that embraced the natural setting of the backyard meadow and marsh.

Stone and heavy timber surround a real wood burning fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

“Inspiration from vernacular cottages and simple 19th-century Greek revival houses allows a casual ‘old Cape Cod’ feeling, even though the complexities of contemporary living are accommodated,” says John R. DaSilva, PSD Design Principal. “Integrating comfortable solutions with respect for context yields a home that feels right to those who live in it and those who enjoy looking at it on their way to the beach.”

PSD mimicked some of the original cottage cabinets, counters and outside shutters. The character of the home was designed to be reminiscent of the original structure. “I wanted a home that celebrates all seasons and is not a traditional summer or coastal home, but rather one

that transitions naturally through the seasons,” says Leslie, adding that they salvaged some of the knotty pine from the original cottage and repurposed it as wainscoting, cabinets and mirror frames.

Leslie says that in addition to their two grown children and many friends and family who visit, they have local friends who make up their Cape Cod family. Often, they share potluck dinners and play cards or board games. The Massa’s house is indeed well loved, comfortable and welcoming, a place where special memories are created and holidays are celebrated around a farmhouse table surrounded by nature.

The house near Hardings Beach is deceptively simple on the outside, relaxing and serene on the inside. The architecture, decorating and landscape are carefully crafted to seamlessly come together.

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Bob Zaremba and Danielle Jeanloz’s love of antiques, maps and travel inspired them to open Maps of Antiquity in Chatham nearly 15 years ago.

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Bob Zaremba and Danielle Jeanloz turned their passion for maps and travel into launching their business, Maps of Antiquity.

he print drawers and bins at Maps of Antiquity are bursting with potential discoveries. Located in a restored 18th-century full Cape, the unique retail shop houses a fascinating and encyclopedic collection of more than 20,000 antique maps from around the world, as well as vintage postcards, celestial maps and nautical charts. The average customer spends about an hour browsing the collections.

“We’re not a walk in/walk out kind of place,” says Bob Zaremba, who owns Maps of Antiquity with his wife, Danielle Jeanloz. “Ninety percent of the people coming in to our store realize they want to be here.”

Zaremba and Jeanloz both grew up in academic households—surrounded by maps—and each followed an indirect path to their current business. Zaremba, who has a Ph.D. in Botany and worked for The Nature Conservancy, used early maps in his dissertation research to document changes in the form of barrier beaches. Jeanloz spent 25 years with American Airlines before becoming the executive director of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce, and most recently, executive director of the Atwood Museum. The couple’s love of antiques propelled them into a secondary business, which evolved into Maps of Antiquity, run full time by Zaremba.

“I find maps and the map business enjoyable because maps offer a fascinating intersection of history, technology, art and politics,” says Zaremba, who sells antique maps ranging from the 16th to late 19th centuries, a time when maps were works of art and printed from wood blocks or hand-engraved copper and steel plates.

Inside the shop, you’ll find a Cape Cod and New England room dedicated solely to maps and nautical charts from the region, along with a complete collection of town maps of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Prices vary from well under $50 for reproductions, up to many thousands, with the average price around $130. The business also specializes in framing and offers restoration services. A well-designed website contributes to 40 percent of their business.

People collect maps for many reasons. Maps satisfy our basic need to navigate our way through the world and help satisfy curiosity about our place in the universe. The earliest known maps are of the constellations, painted on the walls

of the caves of Lascaux more than 16,000 years ago. Maps can also stimulate our imagination and transport us to make-believe places like Stevenson’s Treasure Island and Tolkien’s Middleearth. According to Zaremba, there has been a renewed interest in maps and map collecting— even among young adults—thanks to the advent of Google Maps and websites like Ancestry.com. “People are always coming in asking for maps of ancestral countries or regions,” he says. Zaremba advises would-be collectors to “buy what you like, what catches your eye and piques your imagination.” Some collectors specialize in a particular genre like nautical, celestial or regional maps, for example, or the Caribbean, the Dakotas or Tierra del Fuego.

Among the more sought-after maps, according to Zaremba, is one from the early 18th century showing California as an island, and the “gold standard” of Cape Cod maps, a 60” x 60” tax map from 1858 depicting every building on the Cape. Zaremba recounts how one man acquired “the bug” after paying $5 for a map at a yard sale and discovered later it was a valuable 1580 map of Seville, Spain. The closest to an “Antiques Roadshow” moment occurred a few years ago when Zaremba made a house visit to a Falmouth home and discovered a 1740s New England map. He sold it on the homeowner’s behalf for $12,000.

Clients of Maps of Antiquity include museums, and businesses like inns and professional offices. Decorators also use maps to great effect in room settings, especially dens and studies. And increasingly, maps are perceived as great gift items for occasions like weddings and graduations; one popular wedding present is a framed map of where the couple met.

Jeanloz recalls studying maps as a child and dreaming of faraway places. Her Swiss parents traveled extensively and maps adorned the walls of her home. “During my career in travel,” says Jeanloz, “little did I know that this passion would turn into owning over 20,000 maps!”

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Three iconic Chatham businesses have passed the torch to a younger generation who vow to carry traditions forward.

Written by MARJORIE NAYLOR PITTS | Photography by JULIA CUMES

Chatham Squire

KEEPING THE MAGIC ALIVE

When contemplating the next chapter of their iconic Main Street restaurant and tavern, Richard Costello and George Payne, who established Chatham Squire in 1968 and last June celebrated its 50th anniversary, wanted to ensure that its next owner would safeguard the culture of the legendary establishment. Enter investment banker Todd Hearle, who moved to Chatham with his family at age 12, and for whom The Squire holds many fond memories.

“Richard and George were legends to me as a kid,” says Hearle. “My parents own The Hearle Gallery across the street, and when a painting sold, the big treat was to get burgers and fries at the Squire.” Although Todd went away to attend boarding school, college and then to pursue a career in investments, his home base remained in Chatham, where his parents, Debbie and Ron, have lived year-round since 1984. These days, Todd and his five children (ages 5 to 18), split their time between Connecticut and Chatham— with the idea of gradually transitioning toward Chatham. “At the end of the day, it’s where I want to be full time,” says Hearle.

Negotiations for the sale of the Squire began quietly several years ago. Costello and Payne took the time necessary to ensure they found the right person to carry on their legacy. “We feel good about Todd,” says Payne. “He grew up here in Chatham, he’s a family man and he loves the Squire.” Hearle credits Costello and Payne for their careful

deliberations and for demonstrating what he describes as intellectual honesty. “I’ve always been convinced in my heart of hearts that the Squire was a truly special place with deep community ties, trust and kindness,” adds Hearle. “I wanted to be part of that, ensuring the legacy of Richard and George.”

As the first pages turn in this new chapter of Squire lore, Hearle reflects on comments people make when they hear that he purchased the business. “Everyone’s asking, ‘What are you going to do?’ and I tell them ‘The Squire is The Squire—it’s like hallowed ground to me,’” Hearle explains. “It’s a je ne sais quoi; you can’t put your finger on what the magic is, but it’s there.” Hearle plans to keep it running much like it has, entrusting the staff, many of whom have worked there for decades, to do what they do best. “This organization has been honed for many years,” says Hearle. “Everybody does their job, just like Belichick—and they do a really fantastic job.” Chatham Squire, 487 Main St., thesquire.com, 508-945-0945

“The Flagship of Chatham,” oil on canvas, by Debbie Hearle

New Chatham Squire owner Todd Hearle (center) is pictured with his parents, Ron and Debbie, and his five kids (left to right): John, Reed, Alexa, Dalton and Hudson.

CHATHAM CANDY MANOR

FINDING THEIR SWEET SPOT

While keeping 60-plus years of traditions intact at the iconic and beloved Chatham Candy Manor, new owners and married couple Robbie Carroll and Paige Piper—both graduates of Bentley University—hope to make their own mark on the business, establishing new traditions and broadening its online presence. With the sun setting on their first full summer season at the helm, the entrepreneurial couple is eager to apply their business and marketing expertise to satisfy sweet-toothed patrons both near and far during all the seasons to come. While the shop remains open year-round (closed only on Christmas), seasonal visitors can also get their Candy Manor fix through their recently updated online store. “We really want to communicate with our customers in new ways—not just in the summer, but year-round via the internet,” says Carroll.

When longtime patrons hear the news of the change of ownership, some express concern. “You see the panic in people’s eyes,” says Carroll, “and they say things like, ‘Nothing’s changing, right?’” The

Young married couple Robbie Carroll and Paige Piper are the new owners of the Chatham Candy Manor.

couple is quick to allay those fears, assuring customers that Candy Manor’s unique recipes, quality products and customer service will remain as exceptional as ever, as will the staff, most of whom have been with the business for 10 years or more. “We can’t say enough about the staff here,” adds Paige. “They are so integral to Candy Manor’s success in the past and also moving forward.”

Robbie’s respect and nostalgic appreciation of Candy Manor comes from his long association with the muchrevered shop. “My mom has worked here for about 40 years, so I grew up sneaking into the back of the Candy Manor at night as a kid,” says Carroll, with a laugh.

“Later, when I was in high school and college, I worked here making fudge—it was great.” Piper, while having

grown up in Maine, quickly developed an appreciation for the special place that Candy Manor holds in the local community and beyond. “Candy Manor is so established and has such a rich culture,” says Piper. “Being able to be a part of it and also add our touch to it is really cool.”

With the holiday season fast approaching, Carroll and Piper plan to continue long-established traditions at the shop, such as the candy cane-making demonstrations.

“People love seeing the whole process of making them right in the shop, with the little song that goes along with it,” says Piper. The couple has also introduced a Candy Manor Advent Calendar, featuring a select handdipped chocolate for each day of December leading up to Christmas. “It’s so much fun,” Robbie says with a smile. “It’s something very special and unique.” A sweet spot indeed.

Chatham Candy Manor, 484 Main St., candymanor.com, 508-945-0825

YANKEE INGENUITY

AN INGENIOUS YANKEE SWAP

Gift-givers in Chatham need not worry about the transition taking place at Yankee Ingenuity, as founding owner Jon Vaughan and his wife, Sharon Hayes, pass the reins to their niece and longtime employee, Michelle Millett. Vaughan was just 26 years old when he started the business more than 48 years ago, originally focusing on antique restoration and sales. Gradually morphing into the renowned gallery and gift Mecca it is today, Yankee Ingenuity has delighted generations of locals and visitors alike with its eclectic array of unique items, from the whimsical to the ingeniously practical.

Reflecting on the transition of ownership, Hayes, who has worked at Yankee Ingenuity for more than 33 years, explains that the process started well over a year ago. “Michelle has been employed with us for 15 years, and she’s been the manager for 12 of those years, so it was time to do something more formal.”

Michelle remembers visiting the store as a child when her aunt came to do the bookkeeping. “I would come in with Sharon after school, and I was just fascinated,” reminisces Millett. “I just remember it being such a magical shop—I never imagined I would work in it one day, much less become an owner of it.”

Asked if the transfer of ownership will usher in any substantial changes at the iconic shop, Millett says, “Nothing’s really changing at all. I have a passion for gift-giving, so I get so happy when I can help someone pick out a nice gift for a good price. For that, we rely on Jon’s rule of thumb for shopping.” Vaughan laughs as he explains his “Ooh, Aah” method for choosing Yankee Ingenuity’s surprisingly affordable merchandise, a method they all swear by: “At trade shows, when an interesting item catches my eye, I say ‘Ooh,’

and then, if it is reasonably priced, ‘Aah.’ If the price is too high, I mutter ‘Oh’ and move on.”

While Michelle provides continuity for customers and staff as she oversees the bulk of the day-to-day operations, Vaughan and Hayes revel in having more time to spend together to enjoy the Cape, as well as pursue their individual interests— his in photography and hers in painting. With the shop soon celebrating its 50th anniversary, Vaughan plans to publish his second book of photography in time to coincide with the milestone. As for the future, Vaughan says, “People should expect a change: They should just expect it to get better,” to which Hayes adds, “It’s going to be great.”

Yankee Ingenuity, 525 Main St., yankee-ingenuity.com, 508-945-1288

Yankee Ingenuity founding owner Jon Vaughan and his wife, Sharon Hayes, recently handed over the reins to their niece and longtime employee, Michelle Millett.

At Forest Beach Designer-Goldsmiths, you’ll find elegant argentium silver cuffs, designed by Steve Wardle and Barb Knowlton.

Written by ROBIN CLARKE

or Jerry Evans, Taylor Brown, Barb Knowlton and Steve Wardle, Chatham provides both seaside inspiration and sustainable livelihoods. Inside their cottage studios, they create fine clothing, unique jewelry and home designs that illustrate the charm of Cape Cod. These artisans all share a fascination with the magnificence and mysteries of our coastal community—and their creations reflect their interpretation of the natural world that surrounds us.

Photography by JULIA CUMES

Forest Beach Designer-Goldsmiths

Steve Wardle and Barb Knowlton, along with their daughter, Whitney, create exquisite jewelry at their shop, Forest Beach Designer-Goldsmiths.

For married couple Steve Wardle and Barb Knowlton, owners of Forest Beach Designer-Goldsmiths, inspiration can be found just down the street—from ocean waves and lighthouses to sea creatures and seashells.

Knowlton describes her one-of-a-kind creations as vision pieces. For her argentium silver cuff, for instance, Knowlton envisioned an underwater sea adventure and selected opals to represent the ocean’s diverse life forms: jellyfish, a fish and a scallop—nestled in gold seaweed.

Wardle says his designs are often based on ancient Etruscan styles, giving jewelry settings an antique look. One of his recent rings showcases tanzanite set between diamonds in 14k gold.

Together, they share a passion for creating exquisite jewelry that captures the brilliance of Cape Cod summer days.

Their daughter, Whitney, is talented, too. A recent visual arts degree graduate of SUNY New Paltz, she makes whale tail and shark fin rings, feather rings and earrings, and many other original designs.

Wardle began his goldsmith apprenticeship working side by side with his father, a metalwork professor. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology School of Fine and Applied Art. Knowlton received a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Science degrees from Syracuse University’s School of Visual and Performing Arts.

Now in their 25th year, they craft lavish rings and earrings; classic pearl necklaces; and modern pendants, such as a sparkling green dioptase oval set in gold with a diamond drop.

With the help of two additional goldsmiths, they make a line of 600 playful charms and 80 charm beads and ship them by the thousands all over the world.

Wardle said they source recycled gold and silver from refineries in New York and gems from small boutique cutters and miners in New England. They recycle the gold shavings from their work and send them to a refinery where the impurities are removed. Then they receive fresh balls of gold—seeds to sow again, in a sense.

Wardle likes the symmetry of running their business from an actual cottage that dates back to 1758. “It’s a cottage industry, not manufacturing,” he says. “We’re like the farm stand. We’re the neighborhood jeweler for people here in town, and across the country, too. Some customers we’ve had since we’ve been open.”

Fisherman’s Daughter

Taylor Brown, owner of Fisherman’s Daughter, an eclectic boutique on Main Street, creates clothing and home décor designs that echo her childhood. “I grew up on a fishing pier,” says Brown, “watching my dad bait his gear and unload his daily catch.” When her mother spread out the fishing nets to dry, Brown was fascinated by the sea urchins and other creatures that fell out of the nets. “There were lots of quirky and different things to be inspired by,” she remembers.

Her lineage also includes a grandmother who was a seamstress and one who ran a flower stand. Brown spent a lot of time hand-stitching embroidery and arranging bouquets when she was younger.

At Fisherman’s Daughter, owner Taylor Brown sells her own designs as well as clothing and jewelry from 50 other artisans and producers.

She began designing headbands and children’s clothing after high school. At Cape Cod Community College, she took hand-dyeing and screenprinting classes. In 1999, she opened her retail store featuring an ever-changing selection of ocean-conscious apparel and swimwear, as well as accents for the home.

“I classify my look as a twist on the classic beach resort vibe,” says Brown, who designs women’s clothing, kids’ fashions and some fishermen wear.

“It’s versatile, comfortable and elegant.

“I’m inspired by everything, so I try to do all of it.

I used to do all [the] cutting and sewing, I hand printed everything,” says Brown.

But as her business has grown, that’s become a challenge. Now she sketches a pattern and works with factories to produce clothing. Often, she’ll make a silkscreen design from a drawing or sew on the final touches and accessories herself.

Her T-shirt designs favor undulating waves, octopus, squid, and, of course, her logo of a fisherman’s daughter mermaid looking out to sea.

“I sought out factories and made sure they weren’t sweatshops,” she says of her suppliers in Southeast Asia, Miami and Los Angeles.

“And all of my fabrics are fair trade. Since fabric production is tied to water—water that makes its way to the ocean—I want to make sure my fabrics are eco-friendly.”

In her cottage shop, Brown sells her own designs as well as clothing and jewelry from 50 other artists and producers. Air plants—also known as Tillandsia—resting in sea urchins are popular accent items.

“My favorite moments are when kids, or even adults, come in and have never seen a starfish or a natural shell,” she says. Those moments reaffirm her love for the ocean world and encourage her artistic endeavors.

Chatham Wind and Time

For Jerry Evans, owner of Chatham Wind and Time, the idea to make time and tide clocks originally came from his passion for windsurfing. “You have to be an amateur meteorologist,” says Evans, if you want to catch the wind.

Evans grew up in the Lake Sunapee area of New Hampshire and earned a degree in machine tool technology. After working for a company in Nashua, he moved to Cape Cod in 1995.

“It was all about a lifestyle change and windsurfing,” says Evans. He chose Chatham as his home because he loves its extensive coastline and inner waterways.

To earn a living, he worked at Chatham Pottery for a few years making Ram press dyes and managing production in the studio. Some of his designs today reflect the pottery he made. He also helped a local sign maker, working with a CNC router. Eventually, Evans invested his passion for ocean-inspired designs and his machine tool experience into building a business of his own.

He started making clocks, but “with the advent of the iPhone,” admits Evans, “people don’t look at clocks much anymore.” He still assembles and installs weather instruments displaying wind speed and direction, and makes thermometers on backgrounds painted with hydrangeas, “entering town” signs, or the Chatham lighthouse.

Jerry Evans, with his dogs Amy Marie and Rainier, built his business Chatham Wind and Time into a success story with his custom “entering town” signs and tide clocks.

Using a CNC router and CAD/CAM computer system, Evans also designs and carves custom signs celebrating the Cape’s towns and beaches. He cuts and sands each sign in his workshop, using a dust vacuum he designed to capture the shavings.

Many of his customers are second homeowners who like to hang his custom carved signs on their beach houses. If you drive around Cape Cod, you’re sure to see one of Evans’ “Entering Chatham” (or Brewster or Harwich Port, etc.) signs.

A true waterman, Evans draws ideas from things he sees when he’s walking the beach or engaging in one of his sports: windsurfing, kiting, surfing and stand-up paddle surfing.

Evans is also a self-professed shark enthusiast and his favorite designs favor sharks. His “Welcome to Chatham, Summer Home of the Great White” sign was born of this interest. The shark drawing is his own design that came from a photo he converted to vector format and then added shark ‘bites’ for effect.

He built a shark weathervane for one customer, and the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy sells his Christmas ornaments—smaller versions of his sign— in the Shark Center’s gift shop in North Chatham.

“Seals and sharks are both an environmental success story—both came back to the Cape,” says Evans. He embraces all the wonders of the Cape environment and happily shares his enthusiasm with customers and friends alike.

Colors of CHAUTUMN

As summer fades away, the bright hues of fall fill the town of Chatham and nature shares its varied autumnal palette. Butternut-colored leaves, gleaming gourds and the scarlet berries of the bittersweet plant join vibrant man-made beauties, such as the crimson lighthouse at Monomoy Island and deep blue skiffs moored in Mill Pond.

Photography by MARCY FORD

Stage Harbor Lighthouse

First Congregational Church during annual pumpkin sale

Monomoy Island Lighthouse

Mockingbird at The Cow Yard

Bittersweet berries at Ridgevale Beach

Champlain Road Boathouse

Chatham Cookware

Cedar Street Foliage

Door décor on Main Street

Secret Spots

A local mother and daughter explore five hidden areas around Chatham dressed in classic and colorful clothes from Sara Campbell, Chatham Clothing Bar, Lily Pulitzer, The Trading Company and If the Shoe Fits

Photography by DERRICK ZELLMANN

Produced by LISA LEIGH CONNORS

Models: LORI AND JILLIAN GILMORE

Hair & Makeup by RALO HUES, OASIS SALON & DAY SPA

Packet Wharf

Dotted with old sea captains’ homes, Water Street runs from Mill Pond to the Atlantic Ocean, where it was once an important part of the commercial center of Chatham. In the 1800s, this now-quiet Town Landing was abuzz with Boston-bound packet ships unloading both passengers and cargo at wharves that jutted into the harbor. It’s best to get here on foot, as there is limited parking on this street.

On Lori: Cashmere/wool blend ribbed sleeve open cardigan paired with essential Sheri Pants.

On Jillian: Short sleeve rouched turtleneck with a colorful tweed skirt and resin chainlink statement necklace.

Outfits are available at: Sara Campbell 578 Main St. 508-348-1702, saracampbell.com

On Jillian: Ost camo jacket, Ost turtleneck, Roxy skirt and Tey-Art belt

On Lori: Ost reversible jacket, Ost turtleneck, Tey-Art belt, Not Your Daughters white jeans and Joy Susan hobo bag

Outfits are available at: Chatham Clothing Bar 534 Main St. 508-945-5292, chathamtco.com

Godfrey Windmill

Originally located on Mill Hill east of Atwood Street (now Stage Harbor Road), this circa 1797 wind-powered grist mill, built by Colonel Benjamin Godfrey, was moved in the mid-1950s to the newly designated Chase Park, a small and secluded park off Cross Street that was donated by Avis Chase. Over the years, the Godfrey Windmill has undergone significant renovations that were ultimately completed in 2012, in time to celebrate Chatham’s tri-centennial. Open seasonally for tours and corn-grinding demonstrations, the windmill is a wonderful year-round spot for a dog walk or a stroll with friends and family.

Enchanting Courtyard

Tucked between Main Street’s Lily Pulitzer store and the Snowy Owl Espresso Bar, this shaded and charming courtyard is a perfect place to stop and enjoy a cappuccino in the middle of a busy mother-daughter shopping day. Relax at one of the many tables or unwind on one of the benches set amongst trees and greenery.

On Jillian: Sleeveless Emile dress in Zanzibar zoo, paired with Terri wrap in heathered blue peri, with starfish charm and short necklace from Lilly’s resort charm bar collection and Sirena Crossbody in Gold Metallic.

Shoe: Bridgette wedge in gold metallic

On Lori: Elsa silk blouse in true navy with Kelly high-rise skinny ankle pant in Zanzibar zoo and Malindi clutch in gold metallic.

Featured bracelets from Lilly Pulitzer’s jewelry collection.

Outfits are available at: Lily Pulitzer 483 Main St. 508-348-0106, lillypulitzer.com

Library at Chatham Bars Inn

Amidst the bustle of the grand lobby of Chatham Bars Inn, nestled off the elegant main seating area, is a cozy and charming library. With a decorative fireplace, floor-to-ceiling books and plenty of board games, this nook is ideal for a quiet retreat during your visit to this venerable resort. You can even bring your coffee, tea, cocktail or glass of wine—served in the adjacent South Lounge— with you as you snuggle up with a good book on a wintery afternoon.

On Jillian: Tonet two-piece dress plisse skirt and sweater with paillettes, Columbo Cashmere/silk accordion pleated scarf, Fabiani Filippi Taupe cross body leather bag with Monili silver trim and Brunello Cucinelli mixed metal bracelet.

On Lori: Loro Piana Buff Cashmere basket weave sweater, Loro Piana Paper Bag Cashmere pant, Loro Piana cream double-faced Cashmere wrap with fringe and Fabiani Filippi gray satchel with Monili silver trim.

Outfits are available at: Trading Company 614 Main St. 508-945-9191, tradingcompanychatham.com

Little Mill Pond

This saltwater pond, located just south of Main Street and west of School Street, allows access to Nantucket Sound via Stage Harbor, making it a popular location for residents of nearby Mill Pond Road, Chase Street and other local neighborhoods to moor their boats.

On Lori: Aldo Martin Shawl Collar Coat, DL 1961 Florence cropped jeans, Rosemunde cotton/silk turtleneck, Soft Shoe Bellis bootie, Amsterdam heritage leather belt. Latico cross-body bag.

On Jillian: DL 1961 Ultra highrise skinny jeans, Mauritius Christy Stars leather jacket, RD style sweater and Eva Hike Hiker bootie.

Outfits are available at: If the Shoe Fits 442 Main St. 508-348-1926, iftheshoefitsonthecape.com

Oasis Salon & Day Spa 1671 Main St., 508-945-5577, oasissalonchatham.com

Eat, Drink, Love!

Gustare Oils & Vinegars, celebrating its 10th year, presents healthy and creative recipes for the perfect dinner party.

Written by LISA LEIGH CONNORS

Recipes by KELLY WRIGHT

Photography by MICHAEL KARCHMER

Gustare—an Italian word that means to taste, enjoy and savor—is the name of a boutique village shop in Chatham that specializes in fine oils, vinegars and gourmet foods. Each bottle is hand-labeled, filled, corked and sealed on the premise.

Gustare Oils & Vinegars has its own test kitchen where recipes containing their artisanal products are developed and refined. With the holidays on the horizon, we asked co-owner Catherine Ferraresi and culinary advisor Kelly Wright to come up with a delicious appetizer, drink and dessert for a festive seasonal gathering. Apples were chosen as a featured ingredient on their menu. “[Apples] are a comfort food during the winter months,” says Ferraresi, adding that apples were a common thread that pulled these recipes together.

On the following pages, Gustare serves up recipes for the ultimate charcuterie board, delicious streusel stuffed apples and a festive drink called Apple of My Eye Opener made with prosecco and Gustare’s Red Apple Balsamic Vinegar.

Buon appetito!

Culinary advisor Kelly Wright and Gustare co-owner and founder Catherine Ferraresi.

Pictured above: Impress your guests with a charcuterie board featuring fig and almond cake, heirloom tomato jam made with Gustare balsamics, and Humboldt Fog cheese from Chatham Cheese Company.

Streusel Stuffed Apples

WITH BOURBON MAPLE BALSAMIC GLAZE

s a child growing up on a fifth-generation apple farm, my mom frequently whipped up baked apples for a naturally sweet, yet healthy afternoon snack for me, often from apples plucked moments earlier from the trees in our yard. The memory makes me smile and my tastebuds hunger for it once again. Here, I offer a more sophisticated version of my childhood treat, chockfull of oats, nuts, dried cranberries, warming spices—and thanks to Gustare Sweet Butter Olive Oil—not a scrap of saturated fat. The ever-so-slightly tangy Gustare Bourbon Maple Balsamic Vinegar glaze adds a nice balance to the sweetness of the fruit. — Kelly Wright

Ingredients:

¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons of apple cider

¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons of dried cranberries

4 Gala Apples, washed and cored

¾ cup raw gluten-free oats

¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons pecans, roughly chopped

6 tablespoons brown sugar

¾ teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Pinch 1830 Sea Salt

4 ½ tablespoons Gustare Sweet Butter Olive Oil

1/2 cup Gustare Bourbon Maple Balsamic Vinegar

2 tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 40-45 minutes

Serves: 4

Dietary Specifications: Dairy-free, Gluten-free

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Bring apple cider to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Add dried cranberries and soak to reconstitute.

3. Combine oats, pecans, brown sugar and seasonings. Stir together.

4. Blend in Gustare Sweet Butter Olive Oil, stirring well to distribute evenly.

5. Drain dried cranberries, reserving apple cider for later use. Add cranberries to filling and stir well.

6. Stuff mixture into cored apples. Be sure to press filling very tightly into the cores and allow the “overflow” to create a crown over the top of each apple.

7. Place stuffed apples in shallow baking dish. Sprinkle excess streusel across the base of the dish and moisten with all reserved apple cider.

8. Bake apples uncovered for 40-45 minutes, until crispfork tender but not mushy.

Prepare reduction while apples are baking.

1. Bring Gustare Bourbon Maple Balsamic Vinegar and pure maple syrup to boil over high heat. Lower heat to simmer. Cook approximately 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until balsamic is reduced to approximately ½ cup.

2. Drizzle glaze over warm apples, top with excess crispy baked streusel, and enjoy.

Serving Suggestions: The baked apples can stand deliciously on their own, but you can make them a bit more decadent by serving them warm with your favorite ice cream. Or start your morning off right with a baked apple for breakfast.

Apple of My Eye Opener

This is a nice winter cocktail for brunch or served at a casual dinner party.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Serves: 6

Ingredients

FOR COCKTAILS:

1 bottle prosecco, chilled

1 bottle pear nectar, chilled

1 quart apple cider, chilled

Gustare Red Apple Balsamic Vinegar

Charcuterie Board

At Top:

Vegetarian pâté made with spinach, leeks and carrots (watch for recipe on gustareoliveoil.com)

Fig and almond cake (Gustare)

Heirloom tomato jam, made with Gustare balsamics

Humboldt Fog cheese (Chatham Cheese Company)

Champagne (or narrow non-stemmed) glasses, chilled

FOR APPLE GARNISH:

2 Gala apples

Directions

1. To each champagne glass, add 2 oz. of pear nectar and 1 oz. apple cider. Slowly pour in Prosecco to fill the remainder of the glass. Add ¼ tsp. of Red Apple Balsamic Vinegar and let it float.

2. Garnish with a thin slice of apple perched on the rim of the glass or a curl of a peel hanging from the glass. Two apples should provide garnish for 6 glasses. Enjoy!

Gustare Oils & Vinegars

461 Main St., 508-945-4505, gustareoliveoil.com

Hot Italian peppers (Gustare)

Above:

Parmesan Reggiano (“It’s not just for grating,” says Catherine Ferraresi. “You can enjoy it with crackers, baguettes or grapes.”)

Stilton cheese (Chatham Cheese Company)

Prosciutto-wrapped breadsticks and flatbread

Rosemary honey with almonds (Gustare)

Caperberries (Gustare)

Dried apricots

Sopressata and Varzi salami

Breadsticks and flatbread (Chatham Cheese Company)

Chatham Cheese Company

902 Main St., 508-945-1605, chathamcheese.com

Ring in the New Year with friends, fun and fondue! It’s easy to gather everything you need for a unique and festive affair—right here in Chatham

Written by LISA CAVANAUGH

Photography by JULIA CUMES

Styling by HEATHER McGRATH, SIMPLER PLEASURES

1 Elegant Invitations

2 Artisan Cheeses

3 Stunning Dinnerware

4 Fine Wine

5 Decadent Desserts

6 Glorious Flowers

PLAN THE PARTY

Comfortingly retro yet surprisingly chic, a fondue party is the perfect way to celebrate this winter. The Chatham Cheese Company is ready to host an intimate gathering—or supply you with everything you need to create your own cheery, cheesefilled celebration.

“We have fondue pots you can buy or rent to host your own party,” says Heather Cantin, owner of the Chatham Cheese Company. “It’s very fun and people just love it!”

Cantin offers a wide selection of imported cheeses, including the Emmenthaler and Gruyère she uses in her signature fondue recipe. “These are Alpine cheeses, great melters, with nutty, rich and complex flavors,” she says. Her shop also has made-to-order sandwiches, an array of gourmet condiments and a broad range of both domestic and imported wines.

“We do cheese and wine tastings here, which are a great way to learn about our selection, but the fondue parties are even more popular,” says Cantin. She provides the prepared cheese fondue, fresh baguettes and apples for dipping and a cozy corner table for six to eight guests to enjoy an evening of fondue fun at her Main Street store.

Chatham Cheese Company will also create cheese platters for any size holiday party and Cantin, who was a personal chef for 15 years, provides catering services, with items like truffle mac and cheese, lasagne and stuffed shells on the menu. The shop is open until Dec. 31, when they have a fantastic year-end sale, and then closes until Easter.

Share the delights of a fondue party with your closest friends and family or throw a bigger bash for the neighborhood or entire office!

Enjoy one of Chatham Cheese Shop’s fine wines in elegant iridescent glassware and display both in this clever bottle and glasses holder. (Glassware and holder both from Simpler Pleasures in Chatham.)

CHEESE FONDUE

Set the perfect table with a wood and chalkboard-edged Lazy Susan, cheery red cotton napkins and fine Casafina stoneware, all available at Simpler Pleasures. Festive blooms, like this bright arrangement of fall and winter flowers from Sonny Garda of Stony Hill Exchange, complete the scene.

CHATHAM CHEESE COMPANY’S CHEESE FONDUE:

1 garlic clove

1 1/2 cups dry white wine

1-2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/2 pound Emmenthaler (grated)

1/2 pound cave-aged Gruyère (grated)

(you can also add Comté or Appenzeller cheese for more depth of flavor)

In a large bowl, coat cheeses with cornstarch. Rub inside of a 4-quart pot with garlic, then discard clove. Add wine to pot, bring to simmer. Gradually add cheese and stir until melted. Do not boil. Cook until thickened. Transfer to fondue pot, set over flame. Serve with cubes of French bread, sliced apples or pears, cherry tomatoes, blanched broccoli or roasted mushrooms.

DESSERT

Indulge in hand-dipped chocolate covered strawberries from the Chatham Candy Manor or make your own delectable chocolate fondue.

EASY CHOCOLATE FONDUE

1/2 pound bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Splash brandy (optional)

Combine chocolate and cream in heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Use wooden spoon to stir occasionally until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and brandy. Put in fondue pot over flame, and serve immediately with berries, banana, dried fruits, mini cookies or angel food cake.

Chatham Cheese Company 902 Main St. 508-945-1605 chathamcheese.com

WHERE TO SHOP

Cheese Fondue and Wine, Chatham Cheese Company, chathamcheese.com

Table setting and dishes, Simpler Pleasures, simplerpleasures.com

Flower arrangements, Sonny Gada, of Stony Hill Exchange, she.designcapecod.com

Milk and dark chocolate-covered strawberries, Chatham Candy Manor, chathamcandymanor.com

FALL AND WINTER 2019

Event Guide

Compiled by MADISON GRADY AND LISA LEIGH CONNORS

Fall Art Film Series at the Chatham Orpheum Visit the Orpheum theater to view one of their Art series documentaries throughout the fall months. In October, explore Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s journey from a conservative upbringing in Japan to her famed art of the 1960s. In November, learn about the influence Japanese art had on Vincent Van Gogh. In December, experience the journey of legendary Paul Gauguin from France to Tahiti, where his great works that are now preserved across American museums, such as Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts and the New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. For more information and playing times, visit chathamorpheum.org

OCT. 4 - NOV. 1 Chatham Shellfish Co. will be hosting a grand tour of Chatham’s historic Oyster Pond River and their own Oyster farm! Ride comfortably aboard oyster barges while you travel along the scenic river to Chatham’s only oyster farm. Patrons will be educated on the process of farming oysters and will experience harvesting their own, to later be served at a private raw bar on the river. Fridays, 5-6:30 p.m. Tours are BOYB. Tickets are $100 each. Chatham Shellfish Co., 393 Barn Hill Road. For more information, visit chathamoysters.com.

OCT. 12 Chatham Sparkles Artists will paint scenes from all over town during the morning and early afternoon and then see their paintings framed and displayed for a sparkling reception. 5:30-7 p.m. Creative Arts Center, 154 Crowell Road, 508-945-3583, capecodcreativearts.org

OCT. 19-28 Pumpkin People in the Park Local businesses and regular folk create unique and fascinating displays with pumpkins. Travel & Leisure Magazine named Chatham the 4th “Best Towns in America for Halloween,” citing the Chatham Merchant’s Association Oktoberfest and Pumpkin People in the Park as must-go events. Thousands of spectators pose with the “people” every year. Sponsored by Chatham Merchants Association. Kate Gould Park, Main St., chathammerchants.com

OCT. 24 Witches’ Walk An evening of cocktails, raffles and wildly wicked good times to benefit Monomoy Community Services. Ticket includes chowder, light dinner fare, brew ticket to redeem at the party of your choice, entrance to raffles and holiday activities at each location. There’s also a best hat contest, bus service to each party and a delicious dessert party with a cash bar at Chatham Bars Inn to end the evening. Call Monomoy Community Services for ticket information at 508-945-1501 or visit monomoy.org

OCT. 26 Oktoberfest Pumpkin People in the Park, great beer, bratwurst, music, kids’ games. All these events are just a small part of Chatham’s Oktoberfest in Kate Gould Park, Main Street, Chatham. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Kate Gould Park, Main St. chathammerchants.com/oktoberfest

OCT. 16-30 Chatham Lighthouse Tours Tour the historic Chatham Lighthouse and climb all the way to the top before the season comes to an end. To learn more about the history of Chatham Lighthouse and to book a tour, visit chathaminfo.com.

OCT. 31 Halloween at the Batwood! Spooky things are happening at the Batwood! From 2:30-4:30 p.m., children (and their adults) can dress up and trick or treat through the Atwood Museum’s 12 exhibit galleries. From 6-8 p.m., adults can enjoy Halloween-themed apps and light beverages while taking in the Halloween classic, “Arsenic and Old Lace.” For tickets to the movie, visit chathamhistoricalsociety.org.

NOVEMBER

NOV. 7 & 23 Fall Art Film Series: van Gogh & Japan The film follows Vincent van Gogh’s fascination with imported Japanese “Ukiyo-e” prints—colorful woodblock prints on handmade paper that were popular in Europe in the late 19th century—and documents how van Gogh’s encounter with Japanese artwork gave his work a new and exciting direction. 10 a.m. Chatham Orpheum Theater, 637 Main St., 508-945-0874, chathamorpheum.org

NOV. 1, 8, 15, & 22 Mixology Class with Adam Couto Learn to create your favorite cocktails with a different theme every week ranging from specific spirits to cocktail history and techniques. Chatham Bars Inn’s Master Mixologist Adam Couto leads the class and guests will receive recipe cards to take home. Hosted in the South Lounge from 6-7 p.m. The classes are complimentary with cash bar available. Must be 21+ to participate. Chatham Bars Inn, 297 Shore Road, 297 Shore Road, 508-945-6871, chathambarsinn.com

NOV. 9-DEC. 22 Chatham Chorale Concerts Listen to the talented, musical stylings of Chatham’s Chorus at the First United Methodist Church throughout the Holiday season. For more information, visit chathammethodist.org. 569 Main St.

NOV. 10 The Urban Whale Lecture by Marilyn Marx Join the Atwood Museum and Marilyn Marx, a Right Whale specialist, to learn about the North Atlantic Right Whale. This is an installment of the Atwood Monthly Lecture Series. For more information, visit chathamhistoricalsociety.org. Atwood Museum, 347 Stage Harbor Road, 508-945-2493

NOV. 11 Veterans Day Parade The ceremony will take place at the Chatham Community Center. Participants include members of the Chatham VFW and American Legion, the Ladies Auxiliary to the Chatham VFW, the Chatham Coast Guard, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and boys and girls from the local Scout organizations. 11 a.m. chathaminfo.com

NOV. 14 Chatham Bars Inn Cooking School: Crash Course on Thanksgiving Join Chatham Bars Inn for a hands-on, crash course on the basics and learn helpful tips to prepare your Thanksgiving feast. Whether you’re a seasoned holiday pro or someone ready to take on their first feast, you will be given the knowledge (and recipes) you need for a wonderful gathering with family and friends. 6-8 p.m. $65 per person. Must be reserved in advance by contacting Concierge at 508-945-6871 or at concierge@chathambarsinn.com. Chatham Bars Inn, 297 Shore Road, 508-945-6871, chathambarsinn.com

NOV. 26 The Best Bake Sale in History Get ready for the holiday season with tasty treats at the Atwood! The annual bake sale will begin at 10 a.m. until sold out. The Atwood museum’s gift shop will be open and copies of “American Cookery and New England Pie” will be available, along with a selection of holiday gifts. Atwood Museum, 347 Stage Harbor Road, 508-945-2493, chathamhistoricalsociety.org

NOV. 28 15th Annual Chatham Turkey Trot Fun run or walk over 3.1 miles of winding and rolling paved roads and beautiful scenery. Founded by the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House and The Chatham Walkers, the trot benefits Lower Cape Outreach Council. Free T-shirts (first-come firstserve), raffle and homemade pie sale. Registration 7-8 a.m. behind the Chatham Orpheum Theater at the corner of Main Street and Stage Harbor Road. Adults (13+): $15 + a bag of nonperishable groceries. Children (5-12): $5 + two grocery items. Under 5: free + 1 grocery item. For more information, call 508-432-7194 or visit chathamturkeytrot.com

DECEMBER

DEC. 1 Annual Santa Claus arrival at Chatham Fish Pier on Coast Guard Vessel After greeting children at the pier, Santa will hop into a fire engine and travel to the Community Center, where he will take up residence at 2 p.m. to hear Christmas wishes. Children who meet Santa will receive a small gift. This annual event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Lower Cape Cod. chathammerchants.com

DEC. 5 & 14 Fall Art Film Series: Gauguin in Tahiti: Paradise Lost The 90-minute documentary traces the legendary life story of Paul Gauguin, who left France for Tahiti, in search of deep immersions into nature, for feelings, visions and colors. Chatham Orpheum Theater, 637 Main St., 508-945-0874, chathamorpheum.org

DEC. 6 Benefit Christmas Concert featuring the NoteAbles Get together for some holiday cheer to listen to the talented voices of the NoteAbles. Tickets are $15. St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 625 Main St., stchristopherschatham.org

DEC. 6, 13 & 20 Mixology Class with Adam Couto Learn to create your favorite cocktails with a different theme every week ranging from specific spirits to cocktail history and techniques. Chatham Bars Inn’s Master Mixologist Adam Couto leads the class and guests will receive recipe cards to take home. Hosted in the South Lounge from 6-7 p.m. The classes are complimentary with cash bar available. Must be 21+ to participate. Chatham Bars Inn, 297 Shore Road, 508-945-6871, chathambarsinn.com

DEC. 7, 13 & 14, AND 20 & 21 Gingerbread Workshop at Chatham Bars Inn

Celebrate the sweetness of the season. The award-winning pastry team at Chatham Bars Inn bakes and assembles gingerbread houses and you will have the fun part –decorating them with an array of edible sweets and chocolates, making the experience fun, easy and delicious. So, let your imagination flow and decorate a gingerbread house with your family or friends! 4 -6 p.m. $70/house, 2 seats/reservation. Monomoy Room. Must be reserved in advance by contacting Concierge at 508-945-6871 or at concierge@chathambarsinn.com. Chatham Bars Inn, 297 Shore Road, 508-945-6871, chathambarsinn.com

DEC. 13 & 14 Christmas by the Sea Holiday Stroll Weekend

Chatham shops welcome hundreds of shoppers with homemade cookies, a tree-lighting ceremony, carolers, a brass trio, horse and carriage rides, breakfasts with Santa and Santa’s workshop! For the annual tree lighting parade and ceremony, meet at Carmine’s Pizza at 5:45 p.m. on Dec. 13 and sing carols while walking down to Kate Gould Park for the annual tree lighting. chathamchristmasbythesea.com

DEC. 14 Chatham Historic Inn Tour Enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas as you visit Chatham’s intimate inns all decked out for the holiday season. More information and participating inns to be announced later in the year. chathaminfo.com

DEC. 14 Grub with the Grinch Join the Atwood with your family for breakfast with the Grinch! Enjoy Christmas and Grinch-themed breakfast while Mr. Grinch shares stories of his Christmas adventures— he may even sing a Christmas song with his guests! 9-11 a.m. Visit chathamhistoricalsociety.org for tickets. Atwood Museum, 347 Stage Harbor Road, 508-945-2493, chathamhistoricalsociety.org

DEC. 14 Hearth Warming Santa will be visiting the Atwood for their annual hearth-warming event. Experience the historic Atwood as it was 200 years ago! Enjoy cocoa, cider and cookies, and have your photo taken with the Jolly Old Elf! 1-4 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children; members are free. Atwood Museum, 347 Stage Harbor Road, 508-945-2493, chathamhistoricalsociety.org

DEC. 14 Breakfast with Santa A Chatham Christmas stroll tradition! Enjoy a hearty breakfast with Saint Nick and be sure to tell him what’s on your Christmas wish list! 9 a.m. This event sells out quickly and tickets are required. Sponsored by the Chatham Wayside Inn and Chatham Merchants Association. For tickets and information, visit chathamchristmasbythesea.com. Chatham Wayside Inn, 512 Main St., waysideinn.com

DEC. 31 First Night Chatham Now in its 29th year, the family-friendly, alcohol-free, town-wide celebration of the arts with more than 70 performances and events. Don’t miss the circus show, ice sculptures and fireworks! A full day of fun and entertainment, starting with a town photo at noon at the Chatham Lighthouse, culminating with fireworks at Oyster Pond as the Countdown Cod takes revelers to the stroke of midnight. firstnightchatham.com

JAN. — MARCH 2020 Friday Night Art Series at Chatham Bars Inn Every Friday from 5:30-7:30 p.m., local artists and art enthusiasts gather in the Garden Suite for the weekly art series. Meet local artists and gallery owners, and learn about their inspiration and various works of art. This is a complimentary event and all art will be available for purchase. Chatham Bars Inn, 297 Shore Road, 508-945-6871, chathambarsinn.com

CAPE COD LANTERNS

BISTRO ON MAIN AND CHATHAM RAW BAR

With the seasons in mind, Bistro on Main is a low-key spot offering an eclectic menu and great people watching.

593 Main St. | 508-945-5033 bistroonmainchatham.com

CHATHAM RAW BAR

“Nature Uninterrupted.” Offering local shellfish and seafood in its purest form.

593 Main St. | 508-945-5033 chathamrawbar.com

BLUEFINS SUSHI & SAKE BAR

Asian-infused lunches and dinners with sushi and martini bar.

513 Main St. | 508-348-1573 bluefinschatham.com

CAPTAIN’S TABLE

Family owned and operated, a favorite destination for more than 50 years.

576 Main St. | 508-945-1961 captainstablechatham.com

Chatham Bars Inn STARS

Fine oceanside dining by candlelight featuring a farmto-table approach to modern classics. 297 Shore Road | 508-945-0096 800-527-4884 | chathambarsinn.com

THE SACRED COD

A classic, upscale tavern featuring local ingredients, including produce from the Chatham Bars Inn Farm. 297 Shore Road | 508-945-0096 800-527-4884 | chathambarsinn.com

CHATHAM SQUIRE

Chatham’s family restaurant offers a tavern atmosphere with a diverse menu. Check website for events and live entertainment schedule. 487 Main St. | 508-945-0945 | thesquire.com

CHATHAM WINE BAR & RESTAURANT

Offering more than 100 wines by the bottle, craft beers and artful entrées for brunch, lunch and dinner. Outdoor seating and fire pit. 359 Main St. | 508-945-1468 chathamwinebar.com

DEL MAR BAR & BISTRO

Bistro cuisine, wood-fired pizza and an extensive wine list make this one of Chatham’s coolest nightspots. 907 Main St. | 508-945-9988 delmarbistro.com

IMPUDENT OYSTER

An upscale eatery in a former church, featuring a fresh take on seafood plus a bustling bar scene. 15 Chatham Bars Ave. | 508-945-3545 theimpudentoyster.com

KNOTS LANDING BAR & GRILL

New restaurant offers a variety of fresh-made Italian, steaks and seafood options, as well as gluten-free and vegan choices. Greek items such souvlaki, moussaka and spanakopita are also on the menu. 1077 Main St. | 508-945-1700

MOM & POPS BURGERS

Pressed burgers, including El Dyablo (hot!), and steamed cheeseburgers, plus homemade lumpia— hand-rolled Filipino pork eggrolls.

1603 Main St. | 774-840-4144 momandpopschatham.com

ORPHEUM CAFÉ

Featuring appetizers, sandwiches and a five-course wine pairing series.

637 Main St. at Chatham Orpheum Theater 508-945-0874 | chathamorpheum.org

PATE’S RESTAURANT

A Cape Cod landmark since 1957, Pate’s offers prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood and a classic lounge menu.

1260 Main St. | 508-945-9777

patesrestaurant.com

RED NUN BAR & GRILL

Chatham’s sports pub tavern, consistently rated best burgers on the Cape.

746 Main St. | 508-348-0469 | rednun.com

THE TALKATIVE PIG

Chef Jeff Mitchell serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes using the freshest locally sourced ingredients. Don’t miss their signature hand-pulled pizzas.

2642 Main St. | 508-430-5211 thetalkativepig.com

Wequassett Resort and Golf Club

TWENTY-EIGHT ATLANTIC

Chef James Hackney’s menu at the resort’s signature restaurant celebrates native and seasonal ingredients with creative, award-winning flair. Waterfront location.

2173 Route 28 | Harwich

508-430-3000 | wequassett.com/dining

THOREAU’S

A club-like bar adjacent to Twenty-Eight Atlantic, Thoreau’s offers a unique menu, an extensive wine list and a wide selection of martinis and specialty cocktails.

2173 Route 28 | Harwich | 508-430-3000 wequassett.com/dining

WILD GOOSE TAVERN AT CHATHAM WAYSIDE INN

Destination dining in the heart of Chatham village, “the Goose” offers local seafood and organic and glutenfree options.

512 Main St. | 508-945-5590 wildgoosetavern.com

CHATHAM COOKWARE

Home to the famous French breakfast muffins, “the Cookware” serves up breakfast and lunch. 524 Main St. | 508-945-1250 chathamcookware.com

CHATHAM FILLING STATION

Baked goods, breakfast and lunch in a retro diner. Located in the former Old Harbor Bakery location, next to Chatham Fish & Chips.

75 Old Harbor Road | 508-945-4380 chathamfillingstation.com

STARS

Fine oceanside dining by candlelight featuring a farm-to-table approach to modern classics. 297 Shore Road | 508-945-0096 800-527-4884 | chathambarsinn.com

THE SACRED COD

A classic, upscale tavern featuring local ingredients, including produce from the Chatham Bars Inn Farm.

297 Shore Road | 508-945-0096

800-527-4884 | chathambarsinn.com

CHATHAM SQUIRE

Chatham’s family restaurant offers a tavern atmosphere with a diverse menu. Check website for events and live entertainment schedule. 487 Main St. | 508-945-0945 | thesquire.com

MAC’S SEAFOOD: CHATHAM FISH & LOBSTER CO.

Mac’s Seafood has taken over the popular Route 28 fish market and deli. Renovated interior features a new kitchen and a full raw bar. 1291 Main St. | 508-945-1173 macsseafood.com/markets/chatham

CHATHAM PERK

A local coffee bar and café featuring specialty sandwiches for breakfast and lunch, and catering for any size event.

307 Orleans Road | 508-945-5005 chathamperk.com

RESTAURANT GUIDE

CHATHAM VILLAGE CAFÉ & BAKERY

Local hometown bakery featuring hand-cut donuts and gourmet sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. 69 Crowell Road | 508-945-3229 508-945-2525 | chathambakery.com

CORNER STORE

A fun place to stop by for a burrito, panini or whoopee pie.

1403 Old Queen Anne Road 508-432-1077 | freshfastfun.com

HANGAR B EATERY

Offering classic breakfasts and lunches, such as eggs benedict and fish tacos, including gluten-free options.

240 George Ryder Road | Chatham Airport 508-593-3655

JOMAMA’S NEW YORK BAGELS AND COFFEEHOUSE

Featuring organic coffees and all-fruit smoothies, plus breakfast sandwiches, wraps and paninis. 400 Main St. | 508-348-5621 jomamascapecod.com

LARRY’S PX

Serving breakfast and lunch since 1955, this unassuming eatery offers classic American fare. 1591 Main St. | 508-945-3964

SANDI’S DINER

Great breakfasts, service and prices in a relaxed downtown location. 639 Main St. | 508-945-0631

ASIAN PARADISE

Authentic Cantonese, Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine cooked in an open kitchen. Takeout. 1587 Main St., Shop Ahoy Plaza 508-945-7788 asianparadisechatham.com

BRANCHES GRILL AND CAFÉ

New restaurant offers a mix of Caribbean and American fare, including jerk chicken, pulled pork, fried plantains, fish sandwiches, hamburgers and chicken wings. 155 Crowell Road | 508-348-1716 branchesgrillandcafe.com

PUBLIC CAFÉ

Locally roasted organic coffees, breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring ethnic cuisine and gluten-free options. Located next to Sandi’s Diner. 641 Main St. | 508-444-8833

CARMINE’S

Specialty pizzas and more in a retro-inspired setting. 595 Main St. | 508-945-5300 carminescapecod.com

NEW ENGLAND PIZZA HOUSE

Classic pizza, subs and salads with a Greek flair. 1200 Main St. | 508-945-9070 newenglandpizzachatham.com

PATE’S RESTAURANT

A Cape Cod landmark since 1957, Pate’s offers prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood and a classic lounge menu. 1260 Main St. | 508-945-9777 patesrestaurant.com

CHATHAM PERK

A local coffee bar and bakery featuring assorted muffins, scones and cakes. 307 Orleans Road | 508-945-5005 chathamperk.com

CHATHAM VILLAGE CAFÉ & BAKERY

Local hometown bakery featuring hand-cut donuts, whoopee pies and cupcakes. 69 Crowell Road | 508-945-3229 or 508-945-2525 | chathambakery.com

MARION’S PIE SHOP

Established in 1947, this specialty bakeshop offers gourmet pies and more. 2022 Main St. | 508-432-9439 marionspieshopofchatham.com

MONOMOY COFFEE CO.

Fresh muffins and bagels daily, homemade flavored cream cheeses and grab-and-go sandwiches. 447a Main St. | 508-945-5662

SNOWY OWL COFFEE ESPRESSO BAR

In addition to their espresso and brewed beverages, Snowy Owl’s Chatham location offers cookies from Kayak Cookies, pastries from Pain D’Avignon and gluten-free vegan muffins from Cape Cod Muffins and White Lion Bakery.

483 Main St. | 774-323-0605 socoffee.co/espresso-bar-in-chatham

CHATHAM PENNY CANDY

An old-fashioned penny candy store with a great selection of ice cream, fudge and saltwater taffy. Corner of Main St. and Seaview St. 508-945-3518 | chathampennycandy.com

KREAM N’ KONE

This family owned landmark has served awardwinning fried seafood and soft ice cream for more than 30 years.

1653 Main St. | 508-945-3308 kreamnkonechatham.com

CHATHAM CHEESE COMPANY

A gourmet wine and cheese shop featuring artisanal cheeses from all over the world.

902 Main St. | 508-945-1605 chathamcheese.com

CHATHAM JAM & JELLY

Specialize in making traditional homemade preserves, jam, jelly and marmalade. 16 Seaquanset Road | 508-945-3052 chathamjamandjelly.com

CHATHAM VILLAGE MARKET

A grocery store featuring full-service butcher shop, seafood and sushi. Fresh produce and bakery sections, prepared foods available year-round and full selection of beer and wine. Known for outstanding customer service. 20 Queen Anne Road | 508-945-9783 chathamvillagemarket.com

GUSTARE OILS & VINEGARS

Sample the world’s finest extra virgin olive oils and traditional balsamic vinegars in Chatham. 461 Main St. | 508-945-4505 gustareoliveoil.com

SNOWY OWL COFFEE ESPRESSO BAR

In addition to their espresso and brewed beverages, Snowy Owl’s Chatham location offers cookies from Kayak Cookies, pastries from Pain D’Avignon and gluten-free vegan muffins from Cape Cod Muffins and White Lion Bakery. 483 Main St. | 774-323-0605 socoffee.co/espresso-bar-in-chatham

BLUEFINS SUSHI & SAKE BAR

Asian-infused brunches, lunches and dinners with sushi and martini bar. 513 Main St. | 508-348-1573 bluefinschatham.com

Purple Haze

“There are a few special locations in Chatham that I always love to stop by. This is one of those spots. There is always a gorgeous presentation displayed in the sky—what I like to call “Nature’s Canvas.”

PHOTOGRAPHER JOHN J. DEIGNAN CAPTURED THIS IMAGE OF OYSTER RIVER AND STAGE HARBOR LIGHT IN MID-OCTOBER SHORTLY AFTER SUNRISE.