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at Jazz at the Point, a three-day weekend of great artists in intimate settings in and around the Somers Point area. The weather might still be a little chilly but, hey, jazz is the perfect way to chase away those winter blues. The Somers Point Jazz Society also sponsors other events in various locations throughout the year. 609- 927-6677. www.
spjazz.org
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favored by such celebrated naturalists as John Audubon and Tory Peterson. More than 400 different species have been seen on the peninsula during the fall migration and the area is known for spectacular flights of peregrines, merlins, ospreys and sharp-shinned hawks. Cape May Point is one the premier places with marked, easy- to-follow trails to help even the novice birder spot ducks, swans, osprey and other shore birds and wildlife along the way. Along the bay side in Cape May and Cumberland counties, birders can enjoy
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Cape May is THE location for observing birds in North America,
Kick back, grab a cold drink and enjoy some hot jazz every March
more than a million migrating birds each spring,
the second-largest assembled
shorebird population in the Western Hemisphere. The World Series of Birding challenges birders to count as many species as possible in a 24-hour period; nearby, in Cumberland County, bald eagles, great blue herons, osprey and more can be found in Turkey Point, the Maurice River, and Stow Creek. For information, contact Cape May Bird Observatory.609- 884-2736 or 609-861-0700.
www.birdcape-
may.org In Atlantic County, bald eagles soar even in the winter months at Lake Lenape in Mays Landing. Other birding locations – Forsythe Wildlife Refuge, Wharton State Forest, Weymouth Furnace, Gaskill Park, Makepeace Lake Wildlife Management Area and Estell Manor Park – are listed in a Guide to Bird watching in Atlantic County. For a free brochure or more information visit
www.aclink.org
CAPE MAY STAGE
heart of Cape May’s historic district, is housed in the restored, state-of-the-art Robert Shackleton Playhouse, a classic
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Cape May Stage, at the corner of Bank & Lafayette Streets in the
Renaissance Revival building (c. 1853). The season runs Mid-May through December with performances nightly at 8PM. In addition to seven main stage productions, the theater hosts a ‘Second Stage Series’ with additional “dark-night” programs featuring exclusive performances ranging from Broadway cabaret acts, puppet theatre and original works by emerging artists. The rich performance history of Cape May Stage combines time- less classic plays and the best contempo- rary and premiere works, as well as inspir- ing artists who deliver unforgettable performances. The 2012 season opens with May 11 with “Uncle Jacques’ Symphony.” Want to make a night out of it? Try a “Din- ner and a Show” package with a number of gourmet Cape May restaurants. 609-884- 1341.
www.capemaystage.com
SMITHVILLE/VILLAGE GREEN
Smithville and Village Green in Galloway Township. Stroll through the historic shopping district or enjoy a wonderful meal in one of Smithville’s restaurants.
www.smithvillenj.com
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Shops and eateries line the quaint, brick walkways of Historic
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