Historic Happenings Blog

Wednesday, March 27 –- Cape May County Lunch & Learn - Music of the World’s Fairs with Rich Chiemingo Rich Chiemingo will introduce you to  the music of the World’s Fairs, from the Centennial Celebration in Philadelphia (1876) to the World’s Fair in New York (1939) .  Come and enjoy the music and information about these landmarks in American history.  Cape May United Methodist Church, 635 Washington St., Cape May. Free admission for students, MAC members. $5 for nonmembers. Bring a bag lunch. The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities by MAC is a multifaceted not-for-profit organization committed to promoting the preservation, interpretation, and cultural enrichment of the Cape May region for its residents and visitors. MAC membership is open to all. For information about MAC’s year-round schedule of tours, festivals, and special events call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or visit MAC’s Web site at  www.capemaymac.org .

Wednesday, March 13 – Cape May County Cape May MAC’s ‘Lunch & Learn’ series continues this winter   CAPE MAY – Meet other curious learners during this winter’s Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) Lunch & Learn series — informative and illustrated talks on popular topics of history, culture and the arts through March 27. All talks are at noon. Wednesday, March 13 – Lunch & Learn - Victorian Women of Music, with Rich Chiemingo The 19th century produced many outstanding women musical performers and composers. Rich Chiemingo presents this sight and sound lecture that will introduce you to these extraordinary women and their music. Cape May United Methodist Church, 635 Washington St., Cape May. The presentation begins at noon. Free admission for students, MAC members. $5 for non-members. Bring a bag lunch.

Wednesday, February 27 – Cape May County Cape May MAC’s ‘Lunch & Learn’ series continues this winter CAPE MAY – Meet other curious learners during this winter’s Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) Lunch & Learn series — informative and illustrated talks on popular topics of history, culture and the arts through March 27. All talks are at noon. Wednesday, Feb. 27 – Lunch & Learn - Music of The Titanic, with Rich Chiemingo Rich Chiemingo presents the sights and sounds of the historic, tragic voyage of the HMS Titanic. Listen to the music exactly as it was played then and learn its relevance to the spirit of the times.  Cape May United Methodist Church, 635 Washington St., Cape May. The presentation begins at noon. Free admission for students, MAC members. $5 for non-members. Bring a bag lunch.