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CAPE MAY FORUM Presented by Cape May Forum Bloom is a freelance journalist who lives in Durham, N.C. The Boston native enjoys covering both serious and quirky topics related to food, the environment, business and the intersection of the three. Currently, Jonathan is researching food waste in America and maintains WastedFood.com. He also writes a monthly food column, “Fork & Spoon with Jonathan Bloom.” 8:00pm “MUSIC & HERBS IN THE MEDIEVAL MONASTERY” with Lorraine and Ted Kiefer Presented by Cape May Forum Lorraine Kiefer has gardened all her life. She is a garden writer, floral designer and professional horticulturist. Lorraine teaches many classes at Triple Oaks Nursery and Herb Garden in Franklinville, NJ, the family business she and her husband Ted started in the mid 1970 ‘s. Lorraine is founder and chairman of the South Jersey Unit of the Herb Society of America. She serves on the horticulture committee of the National Herb Garden in Washington, DC and has written a chapter in the Brooklyn Botanical Garden’s book on fragrant plants. Location: Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. Cost: Free (included in Cape May Forum 2011 Chautauqua ticket).
MIDWEEK SEPTEMBER 19-22 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 7:30am-9:30am Bird Walk with Pete Dunne Presented by Cape May Bird Observatory, NJ Audubon Walk off all that delicious food at the Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge on Sunset Boulevard, known to the locals as the “Meadows,” as hawks, ducks, and shorebirds hunt for their breakfast. Location: Meet in the Meadows Refuge Parking Lot on Sunset Blvd., Cape May. Cost: $6.00 for NJ Audubon ($10 for non-members).
Thursday, September 15, 2011 celebrating food and everything it represents, long-time Cape May resident and actress Kate Hathaway along with friends, Roy Steinberg and Marlena Lustik, will regale audiences with songs like, “If I Knew You Were Coming, I’d’ve Baked A Cake.” Audiences will indulge in a savory script full of quotes and quips by famous gastronomes like Woody Allen and Collette. Location: Cape May Stage’s Robert Shackleton Playhouse, 405 Lafayette Street (corner of Lafayette & Bank streets), Cape May. Cost: $50. For tickets, contact Cape May Stage for tickets 609-884-1341 or visit www. capemaystage.com
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 11am Fisherman’s Wharf Tour Presented by MAC’s 15th Annual Cape May Food & Wine Celebration Note: For details, see Sat., Sept. 17 at 11am. This event repeats on Thurs. Sept. 22 at 10am and Sat., Sept. 24 at 11am. 12:30pm 3-Course Gourmet Lunch Presented by MAC’s 15th Annual Cape May Food & Wine Celebration Note: For details, see Sun., Sept. 18 at 12:30pm. 6pm Beer Tasting with a four-course meal Presented by MAC’s 15th Annual Cape May Food & Wine Celebration Learn how to pair beer with food in this four-course dinner. America’s beer authority and former Sirius Radio contributor Gary Monterosso has matched each course to a different style beer and will discuss the pairings. Location: Aleathea’s Restaurant at The Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean Street, Cape May. Cost: $65 (gratuity included). Limited to 50. For reservations, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org .
11am “Food in the Military” Presented by Naval Air Station Wildwood (NASW) Aviation Museum Join US Coast Guard Food Service Specialist (FS1) Stanley Hamman as he talks about food in the military. NASW will offer a special $5 discounted admission for anyone attending the lecture who would also like to visit the museum. Location: Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum, 500 Forrestal Road (near Cape May County Airport), Lower Twn, Rio Grande. 609-886-8787 or http://usnasw.org. Free.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
12:30pm 3-Course Gourmet Lunch Presented by MAC’s 15th Annual Cape May Food & Wine Celebration Note: For details, see Sunday, Sept. 18 at 12:30pm. This event will repeat on Tues., Sept. 20.
10am Gourmet Brunch Walk Presented by MAC’s 15th Annual Cape May Food & Wine Celebration Stroll through a portion of Cape May’s historic district on this guided walking tour ending at the famous Mad Batter restaurant. Enjoy a gourmet brunch in what New Jersey Monthly deems one of the “best brunch and lunch” spots. Cost: $20 adults, $15 children (ages 3-12). Limited to 40. For reservations, contact the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) www.capemaymac.org at
8pm “Blue Plate Special” featuring Kate Hathaway & Friends in Concert Presented by Cape May Stage and Cape May Forum In a light epicurean evening of song and word
7:30-9:30am Birding Cape May Point with Mike Crewe Presented by Cape May Bird Observatory, NJ Audubon Take a leisurely walk around the streets of Cape May Point and look for birds as they search for breakfast. This walk will visit wildlife gardens which provide food for birds and butterflies. Location: Meet at the Wildlife Viewing Platform (Hawk Watch Platform) in Cape May Point State Park. Cost: $6 for NJ Audubon members ($10 for non-members)