🐚 🎷 Jazz Under the Tent, 🍅 Tomatoes at Their Peak (Aug 21–27)

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Arthur Radtke
August 21, 2025

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🌊✨ Bay Life, Seals & Late-Summer Rhythm

Late August on the Cape has its own heartbeat. Twice a day the Brewster Flats stretch wide, kids chase crabs barefoot, and neighbors wander out as if the horizon were their front yard. Out on the bars, seals sprawl in the sun while a few stand guard — a reminder that this Bay has always had its own community.

This week, that rhythm spills into everything. Three Brewster sales — Sea Pines, Cobbs Pond, and Linger Longer — show how people choose to live with the tide, from starter spots to front-row sunsets.

And the calendar? It’s overflowing: Harwich’s 204 Market, Chatham’s lighthouse climbs and history talks, Brewster’s peak tomato season, and Orleans’ plein-air art and late-night music.

By sundown, you’ve got choices: Juilliard jazz in Brewster, reggae on 6A, Ray Greene closing out Wequassett under the tent, or theater under Cape skies from Sondheim to The Hobbit.

✨ This is the Cape at its richest — neighbors gathering, tides shifting, and stories unfolding one event at a time.

👉 The only question left: where will you dive in?

— Arthur
📬 Your newsletter guy first, Lower Cape neighbor always

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🌊✨ Neighborhood Spotlight: Bay Life in Brewster

By late summer, Brewster feels tuned to the tide. Twice each day, Cape Cod Bay retreats across twelve thousand acres of the Brewster Flats — the largest tidal flats in North America. Children sprint after crabs, neighbors stroll barefoot toward the horizon, and pickleball courts hum until the sky softens into dusk.

This rhythm of the Bay isn’t just scenery — it shapes how people choose to live. In the past 30 days, three sales revealed the full spectrum of Brewster’s Bayfront lifestyle: the entry point into Bay living, the exclusive front-row seat to sunsets, and the elegant community retreat.

🌊 Sea Pines – An Entry Point to the Bay

At 48 Landing Lane, buyers found something rare: a renovated one-bedroom condo in Sea Pines priced at a level the community hasn’t seen in years. At 942 sq. ft. with single-floor living and a garage, it delivered comfort and convenience with coastal flair — Andersen windows, propane fireplace, and a fresh 2024 renovation.

The real story, though, was just outside the door:

  • 1,100 feet of private Bay beach, reached by a gradual path through the pines.

  • Kayak racks and moorings, always claimed early in the season.

  • Pickleball and tennis courts buzzing after work hours.

  • A clubhouse, pool, and playground that knit the community together.

✨ Sea Pines proves that Bay life doesn’t always demand a million-dollar checkbook. Homes here move quickly because they offer buyers a lifestyle anchored in tides and sunsets rather than square footage.

🌅 Linger Longer – Exclusivity at “Bay View”

Exclusivity at Linger Longer is defined by scarcity: just 13 residences share this private sandy stretch of the Brewster Flats. “Bay View,” the community’s newest build (2007), offered panoramic water vistas from nearly every room, an open floor plan, and central air for year-round use.

Its soul, however, was outdoors. The mahogany deck, with seating for twenty, became a stage for sunsets that spread across the Flats in colors no designer could replicate.

The home sold fully furnished with nine weeks of 2025 summer rentals booked at nearly $7,000 per week, highlighting both its lifestyle and investment appeal.

✨ Linger Longer reminds buyers that the upper tier of Brewster’s market is defined by front-row tickets to one of Cape Cod’s greatest shows: the daily transformation of the Flats.

🌅 Cobbs Pond – Elegance with Connection

Cobbs Pond represents balance: prestige and views wrapped in a community with amenities. This 2,727 sq. ft. townhome blended classic design with modern comfort — cathedral-ceiling primary suite, spa-like bath, and water views from most rooms.

Inside, details included a double-sided fireplace, den, and a finished lower level ready for films or fitness. Practicality was built in through an oversized garage, abundant storage, and a generous outdoor shower.

Beyond the door, the Cobbs Pond association offered a pool, tennis courts, and private Bay beach access, extending the living experience beyond the individual home.

✨ Cobbs Pond appeals to buyers seeking both prestige and connection — elegant homes paired with amenities and community belonging.

📊 Sales in Focus

Address

Sale Price

DOM

Why It Sold

48 Landing Lane (Sea Pines)

$540,000

27

Renovated, rare entry point with Bay access

40 Linger Longer Cartway

$1,675,001

34

Panoramic Bay views, exclusive enclave

138 Wauquanesit Drive (Cobbs Pond)

$1,450,000

22

Elegant townhome, amenities, Bayfront balance

✨ The Takeaway

Three different sales, three different tiers of the market, one shared truth: the Bay is always the headline.

  • Sea Pines shows accessibility — a chance to join Bay life without a seven-figure price tag.

  • Linger Longer defines exclusivity — homes where the horizon is part of daily life.

  • Cobbs Pond delivers balance — prestige and water views with community connection.

Together, these sales highlight the enduring draw of Cape Cod Bay. Buyers at every price point are seeking not just homes, but a rhythm — one shaped by tides, sunsets, and the communities that grow around them.

✨ I’d love to hear your perspective — when you picture yourself on the Bay, do you lean toward the ease of Sea Pines, the prestige of Cobbs Pond, or the pure exclusivity of Linger Longer? Drop me a note, I’m always curious to hear how others see Cape life.

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Show Us Your Cape

Seal Lookouts

A raft of seals draped on the sandbar, glossy and still—except for two sentinels bobbing in the channel, faces lifted, eyes on us and the horizon. It’s that late-summer hush when the bay breathes out and the water goes glassy. No schedule, no filter—just a real Cape moment you stumble into and carry home.

Every week, we feature one unforgettable moment in the newsletter. Now we’re going bigger: a real, neighbor-built gallery of the Lower Cape. No fluff. Just the quiet, perfect, wildly human (and sometimes very seal) scenes—like this—that remind us why we stay.

Soon, you’ll be able to vote, tag friends, and maybe win a local treat or two. No pro gear needed—just your knack for catching the Cape’s magic.

📸 Got a photo? Send it to [email protected]

Let’s show the world what real Cape life looks like—one photo at a time.

In front of North Island, seals soak up the sun at low tide. One or two are always on guard, protecting their crew. We watch the seals for countless hours, such that 'real Cape moments' become part of our soul! 📸 Elayne Daniels

Two Faces of the Cape: Bluefins & Chillingsworth

By the end of summer, Cape Cod splits into two moods: the electric hum of Main Street nights and the hushed glow of candlelit dining rooms. In the Lower Cape, no two restaurants embody this duality more exquisitely than Bluefins Sushi & Sake Bar in Chatham and Chillingsworth in Brewster. Together, they tell the whole story of Cape dining — vibrant, diverse, and unforgettable.

On Chatham’s postcard-perfect Main Street, Bluefins Sushi & Sake Bar feels like a portal — a step away from Cape Cod’s white clapboard charm and into a sleek, city-slicker dining room buzzing with energy. Dark wood, glowing bar shelves, and a pulse of music set the mood: Boston and New York energy, but dressed in flip-flops fresh from Lighthouse Beach.

Bluefins built its reputation on sushi — not the polite kind, but rolls that demand attention. The Toro Jalapeño, with spicy tuna topped with torched toro, jalapeño, tobiko, and mustard soy, is a fire-and-silk signature. The Cape Cod Monster layers spicy tuna with torched yellowtail, lime, and unagi drizzle — a bold nod to the Cape’s appetite for big flavors. Even the playful Bluefin Roll, with mango and tempura crunch tucked under tuna sashimi, feels like edible artwork.

But the kitchen doesn’t stop at raw. Korean short ribs arrive smoky and tender, bone marrow roasted with crispy short rib winks at nose-to-tail indulgence, and Pad Thai has been called “the best ever” by locals who’ve traded beach blankets for bar stools. There’s even a touch of whimsy — the infamous Oreo Dessert Roll, a sweet sushi parody, converts skeptics with a grin.

What really defines Bluefins, though, is the pace. The bar fills with locals swirling sake flights or mai tais with a Chatham twist, and the dining room hums with a rhythm faster than most Cape kitchens dare. Service is sharp, the fish remarkably fresh, and portions generous. Some may find the tempo brisk, but many lean into it — this is one of the rare Lower Cape spots that runs at big-city speed.

The takeaway? Bluefins is Cape Cod reimagined: sleek, celebratory, unapologetically upscale ($50–100 per person), and unforgettable. It’s where you toast summer’s end with sashimi and sake before stepping back into the salt air of Main Street.

If Bluefins is the Cape’s electric pulse, then Chillingsworth in Brewster is its counterpoint: a hushed, candlelit institution where the Cape slows down to savor. Housed in a 300-year-old sea captain’s home, it has defined fine dining on the Cape for nearly five decades, offering French-inspired cuisine that feels timeless yet anchored in New England soil.

The menu reads like a love letter to French technique kissed by local waters. The Creole Lobster Bisque, capped with basil-whipped cream, is the stuff of legend — a dish diners describe as “revelatory.” The roasted stuffed quail with truffle risotto and jus captures French opulence with Cape restraint. On any given night, plates of seared duck breast, halibut over summer vegetables, or even elk tenderloin in a wine demi-glace leave diners hushed between bites.

Dessert carries the same sense of ceremony: the raspberry soufflé rises airy and tart, the trio of crème brûlées cracks under spoons like a rite of passage, and the sticky toffee pudding delivers quiet astonishment at meal’s end.

What sets Chillingsworth apart is its rhythm. Meals unfold slowly — two, even three hours — guided by one of the Cape’s deepest wine lists and a staff that blends warmth with polish. It’s where anniversaries are toasted, birthdays marked with soufflé, and golden August nights stretched luxuriously into memory. The building shows its age, yes, but that’s part of its magic: a little patina, a touch of New England eccentricity, wrapped around a dining room that insists you linger.

The takeaway? Chillingsworth is Cape Cod at its most exquisite: intimate, indulgent, steeped in tradition. It is the foil to Bluefins’ urban buzz — where one celebrates the now, the other honors the timeless. Together, they capture the Lower Cape in full: vibrant, diverse, and unforgettable.

🌊 One More Swim Before Summer Slips Away

Lower Cape Edition: Brewster • Chatham • Harwich • Orleans

Labor Day doesn’t slam the door on summer. Around here, it just nudges it. The traffic eases, the beaches breathe, and for a couple of golden weeks the water still feels like July.

That’s when locals take their real last swim — the one you’ll remember when you’re raking leaves or buying Thanksgiving cranberries.

🪣 Brewster — Ponds That Hug the Heat

If you’ve lived here long enough, you know Brewster’s kettle ponds don’t surrender summer easily.

  • Long Pond — Still lifeguarded through Labor Day. On a warm morning, you’ll see grandparents in folding chairs while kids paddle out.

  • Cliff Pond (Nickerson State Park) — The shallows hold their warmth. By September, it’s just you, the loons, and maybe a kayaker.

  • Sheep Pond — No frills, no lifeguards, just neighbors who wave because they know your car.

📌 Neighbor Tip
After Labor Day, no more sticker checks. Many locals bike in year-round anyway.

🥪 Post-Swim Ritual
Swing by Ferretti’s Market for a BLT with late-season tomatoes. It’s practically a Brewster tradition.

🐚 Harwich — A Gentle Saltwater Goodbye

When Harwich folks want one last saltwater swim, they head south.

  • Red River Beach — Calm, spacious, and lifeguarded through Labor Day. After that, it’s wide open and free to park.

  • Bank Street Beach — Smaller, walkable from town, and perfect for a quick dip after work.

📌 Neighbor Tip
Take the back way down Uncle Venie’s Lane to dodge summer traffic.

🍦 Post-Swim Ritual
Grab one last cone at Sundae School before it closes for the season. Nothing says “goodbye summer” like dripping ice cream in a damp bathing suit.

⚓ Chatham — Bay Waters Stay Warmest

Chatham locals know the Atlantic cools fast. That’s why the last swims happen on the bay side.

  • Oyster Pond — Shallow, warm, and family-friendly. Grandparents with Dunkin’ cups, kids off the dock — you know the scene.

  • Cockle Cove & Ridgevale — Chairs and coolers out until sunset. The snack shack may be closed, but the neighbor chatter never is.

  • Hardings Beach — Bigger waves, steady breeze. Swim here, then head into town for chowder at The Squire.

📌 Neighbor Tip
After Labor Day, parking spots actually open up. No more circling like a tourist.

🌅 Orleans — The Last Hurrah

For many, Orleans is where the “real” last swim happens.

  • Nauset Beach — The Atlantic in all its drama. One more dive through the surf before the lifeguards pack up.

  • Skaket Beach — Warmer, shallower water. At low tide, locals drag lawn chairs out onto the sandbars and linger until the sky turns pink.

  • Pilgrim Lake — Freshwater fallback if you want an easy dip without the salt.

🍦 Post-Swim Ritual
Skaket regulars stop at Ice Cream Café. Nauset diehards swing by Nauset Farms for fresh corn and something sweet.

✅ Before You Head In

  • Best window: Early–mid September (water’s still in the mid-60s to low 70s).

  • Buddy up: Lifeguards leave after Labor Day. Swim with a friend.

  • Parking eases up: Especially in Brewster and Harwich.

  • Pack a hoodie: Late-day swims feel warm in the water but chilly when you towel off.

✨ The Takeaway

The last swim isn’t about squeezing in another beach day. It’s about that September moment:

  • Floating in Cliff Pond while Nickerson grows quiet

  • Wading into Oyster Pond as gulls circle overhead

  • Diving through Nauset surf at sunset with just a handful of neighbors nearby

Those are the swims you’ll carry with you all winter.

🎷 Summer’s Last Note at Wequassett

On summer evenings, Pleasant Bay has a way of setting the stage all on its own. The water stretches calm, the sky shifts to soft rose and lavender, and beneath a white canopy at Wequassett Resort & Golf Club, neighbors and visitors gather for a ritual now in its twenty-first year: the Cape Cod Jazz & Arts Festival.

It isn’t simply a concert series. It’s where you see familiar faces across a linen-draped table, where champagne glasses catch the light of lanterns, where music feels like part of the Cape itself.

This season has been one to remember. Mandy Barnett opened with a voice steeped in Grand Ole Opry tradition — smooth, commanding, the kind that drew the whole tent into silence. Bruce Hornsby followed weeks later, his piano work both intimate and expansive, turning the evening into something more like a conversation than a performance. The Cape’s own Funktapuss shook things up with an energy that spilled off the stage, while Grace Kelly’s saxophone lit August nights with a modern spark. And just last week, Suede filled the tent with her signature blend of fire and finesse — a performance that locals will be talking about well beyond summer’s end.

Now, the season closes with a finale designed to linger. On Wednesday, August 27, Ray Greene and the All-Star Band take the stage. Known for his work with Santana and Tower of Power, Greene carries a voice that moves with range and soul — one moment smooth and velvet, the next soaring with gospel strength. His presence fills a room, but in this case, it fills the bay, carried on the late-August breeze.

There’s something about the last evening. The days are shorter, the air softer, and the audience lingers a little longer. People don’t rush for the lot when the music ends; they pause, sharing goodbyes and promising to meet again next summer under the tent.

The Cape Cod Jazz & Arts Festival is more than a calendar of performances. It is part of the Cape’s summer rhythm — refined, joyful, and neighborly. And when Ray Greene closes the festival on August 27, his final note will be more than an ending. It will be a season’s farewell, offered in the language of jazz.

✨ This Week on the Lower Cape: August in Full Swing

Brewster COA — Creativity & Connection

  • Thu Aug 21: Walking Club (9:00 AM), Advanced/Beginner Tai Chi, Senior Dining, Bingo, Chair Yoga

  • Fri Aug 22: Quilters (9:00 AM), Duplicate Bridge, Mah Jongg

  • Mon Aug 25: Yes, You Can Draw! (9:30 AM), Tai Chi, Canasta, Hearing Loss Support (1:00 PM)

  • Tue Aug 26: Qi Gong (9:00 AM), WOW (9:30 AM), Chair Yoga, Keep Movin’, Mindful Meditation (3:15 PM)

  • Wed Aug 27: Computer Help (10:00 AM), Line Dancing (10:15 AM), Music with Kathleen Healy (1:30 PM)
    📍 1673 Main St, Brewster | 📞 508-896-2737

Chatham COA — Care & Companionship

  • Thu Aug 21: Blood Pressure Clinic, Ryders Cove Respite, Chair Yoga (1:00), Reiki

  • Fri Aug 22: Bridge, Cribbage, Sailing Lessons (1:30 PM)

  • Mon Aug 25: Petanque (10:00 AM), Smartphone Skills (11:00 AM), Reiki (1–3 PM)

  • Tue Aug 26: Full Body Fitness (12:00), Rummikub (1:00 PM), Farmers Market Trip

  • Wed Aug 27: Petanque, Outreach Lunch & Learn (11:30 AM), Cribbage
    📍 193 Stony Hill Rd, Chatham | 📞 508-945-5190

Harwich COA — Coffee, Craft & Community

  • Fri Aug 22: Women’s Breakfast (9:30 AM), Craft Workshop (1:30 PM, Dennis Port)

  • Mon Aug 25: Caregiver Connections (10:00 AM), games & movement

  • Tue Aug 26: Qi Gong, WOW, Chair Yoga

  • Wed Aug 27: Dementia Caregiver Support (2:00 PM)
    📍 100 Oak St, Harwich | 📞 508-430-7550

Orleans COA — Music, Movies & Reflection

  • Thu Aug 21: Tai Chi (8:30), Qigong (9:45), Senior Cinema: Juror #2 (1:30 PM)

  • Fri Aug 22: NIA Dance (10:00 AM), Art Afternoon (1:30), Mahjong

  • Mon Aug 25: Gentle Yoga (9:00), Pottery, Funny Business Humor Workshop (1:00)

  • Tue Aug 26: Exercise in the Garden (9:00), Dance Fit (2:00), Reiki

  • Wed Aug 27: Book Club (10:00), Dementia Caregiver Support (2:00)
    📍 150 Rock Harbor Rd, Orleans | 📞 508-255-6333

✨ Together, the Lower Cape COAs carry August’s song — from Brewster’s music hour to Chatham’s outreach lunch, Harwich’s craft trip to Orleans’ cinema send-off.

✨ This Week on the Lower Cape: August 21–27


From sharks to Sondheim, lantern tours to tomato festivals — the Cape is buzzing. Days brim with art, markets, and seaside science. Nights explode with theater, music, and history under the stars.

Thursday, August 21

Friday, August 22

  • 🐦 Bell’s Neck Birding Walk
    8:00 AM–10:00 AM • Bell’s Neck Conservation Lands, Harwich
    A guided stroll through one of Harwich’s richest bird habitats.

  • 🌿 Trailhead Tick Talk: Pop-Up Education
    9:00 AM • Kent’s Point Trail, Orleans
    Learn how to stay safe from ticks while enjoying Cape trails.

  • 🦁 Disney’s The Lion King JR.
    1:00 PM • Cape Cod Theatre Company / Harwich Junior Theatre, Harwich
    A family-friendly performance full of color, music, and spirit.

  • 💃 5th Annual United We Dance
    5:00 PM–8:00 PM • Brooks Park, Harwich
    An evening of rhythm, community, and joy in the park.

Saturday, August 23

  • 🎨 CHATHAM Strong Island: Artists’ Outing
    8:00 AM–12:00 PM • Strong Island, Pleasant Bay, Chatham
    A plein-air adventure where artists capture the island’s beauty.

  • 🚶 Cold Brook Eco-Restoration Tour
    9:00 AM–10:30 AM • Robert F. Smith Cold Brook Preserve, Harwich Port
    Explore wetlands revival and local ecology with expert guides.

  • 📚 Defensive Driving Course
    9:00 AM–3:00 PM • Brewster Public Library – Community Room, Brewster
    Sharpen safe-driving skills in this all-day workshop.

  • 🛍️ 13th Annual Kill Tide Arts & Craft Festival
    10:00 AM–5:00 PM • Drummer Boy Park, Brewster
    A bustling fair of handmade treasures, food, and fun.

  • 🍅 Chatham Bars Inn Farm Tomato Festival
    11:00 AM–5:00 PM (two sessions: 11–2 & 2–5) • Chatham Bars Inn Farm, Brewster
    Celebrate peak tomato season with tastings and farm-fresh bites.

  • 🦁 Disney’s The Lion King JR.
    1:00 PM • Cape Cod Theatre Company / Harwich Junior Theatre, Harwich
    Beloved characters and music in a family-friendly stage show.

  • 🎭 The Hobbit on Stage
    4:00 PM • Cape Cod Theatre Company / Harwich Junior Theatre, Harwich
    Bilbo Baggins’ adventure springs to life in this magical play.

  • 🥋 Capoeira for Kids
    4:00 PM–5:00 PM • Center for the Spiritual Journey, Chatham
    Brazilian martial art meets dance and fun for young movers.

  • 🎨 Artists from Away: Inspired by Our World
    5:00 PM–7:00 PM • Addison Art Gallery, Orleans
    A fresh collection of works from visiting artists.

  • 🕯️ Harwich Union Cemetery Lantern Tours
    5:30 PM • Harwich Union Cemetery, Harwich
    Step into history as lantern light reveals past lives.

Sunday, August 24

  • 🐦 Bird Is The Word: Mindful Birding
    8:00 AM–9:00 AM • Chase Park, Chatham
    A gentle guided practice combining birdwatching with mindfulness.

  • 🎨 13th Annual Kill Tide Arts & Craft Festival
    10:00 AM–4:00 PM • Drummer Boy Park, Brewster
    Handmade treasures, food, and family fun fill the park.

  • 🎭 Sunday in the Park with George
    2:00 PM • Cape Rep Indoor Theatre, Brewster
    Sondheim’s masterpiece of art, love, and legacy performed live.

  • 🎬 Moonlight & Magnolias
    4:00 PM • Chatham Drama Guild, Chatham
    A whip-smart backstage comedy about rewriting “Gone With the Wind.”

  • 🐉 The Hobbit on Stage
    4:00 PM • Cape Cod Theatre Company / Harwich Junior Theatre, Harwich
    Bilbo Baggins’ journey comes to life in this magical play.

Monday, August 25

  • 🪶 Bird Carving with Stephen C. Rich
    10:00 AM–1:00 PM • Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Brewster
    Watch a master transform wood into lifelike Cape birds before your eyes.

  • 🎨 Elinor Freedman: Spirit of Place Exhibit
    10:00 AM–5:00 PM • Eastwind Gallery, Orleans
    A featured artist showcase celebrating landscapes and memory.

  • 🎨 Art in the Park
    11:00 AM • Doane Park, Harwich Port
    A colorful day of creativity and community outdoors.

  • 🐍 Rainforest Reptiles
    2:30 PM–3:30 PM • Brooks Free Library – Thornton Meeting Room, Harwich
    Slithering guests bring the rainforest up close and personal.

  • 🌀 Guided Labyrinth Walk
    5:00 PM–6:00 PM • Chase Park, Chatham
    A mindful walk through Chatham’s historic labyrinth.

  • ✨ Soirée on the Bay
    5:30 PM (arrival) • Wequassett Resort & Golf Club, Harwich
    An elegant summer evening by the water with music and dining.

  • 🎱 Pool Tournament
    7:00 PM • The Squire, Chatham
    Rack ’em up for a lively Main Street competition.

  • 🧠 Cape Cod Trivia Night
    8:00 PM–9:00 PM • The Barley Neck, Orleans
    Test your Cape smarts with friends and pints.

Tuesday, August 26

Wednesday, August 27

🎶 Cape Cod Music This Week: Aug 21–27

The Cape doesn’t sleep — it sings.

Thursday, August 21

Friday, August 22

  • 🎶 Darling Live at Hog Island Beer Co.
    6:00 PM–9:00 PM • Hog Island Beer Co., Orleans
    Indie vibes and local brews for a perfect summer night.

  • 🎹 Moon-Up by Robert Arthur
    7:30 PM • Joppa, 5 Bay View Drive, Orleans
    An original performance blending sound and spirit under the moonlight.

  • 🎤 Lisa & Lori Brigantino in Concert
    7:30 PM–9:30 PM • Brick Hill House Concerts, Orleans
    A soulful sister duo blending folk, pop, and harmony.

  • 🎺 Chatham Band Concert
    8:00 PM–9:30 PM • Whit Tileston Band Stand, Kate Gould Park, Chatham
    Classic Cape tradition with marches, waltzes, and summertime fun.

  • 🎵 Amalia Ververis Live
    9:00 PM–11:00 PM • The Barley Neck, Orleans
    Smooth vocals and a seaside vibe for a late-summer Friday.

  • 🎧 DJ Johnny Quest
    10:00 PM • The Squire, Chatham
    High-energy beats keep Main Street buzzing late into the night.

  • 🎸 Dune Billy All Stars
    10:00 PM • The Squire, Chatham
    Local legends turn the night electric with Cape rock and roll.

Saturday, August 23

  • 🎶 Summer Concert: The Kerosene Heater Band
    2:00 PM • Brewster Ladies Library, Brewster
    Roots rock and Americana fill the summer air.

  • 🎵 Reggae on 6A
    2:00 PM • Ember Gardens, Orleans
    Laid-back island rhythms in a garden setting.

  • 🌙 Moon-Up by Robert Arthur
    3:30 PM • Joppa, 5 Bay View Drive, Orleans
    An immersive performance that blends art, sound, and spirit.

  • 🎸 The Boston Naturals Live
    7:00 PM–10:00 PM • Hog Island Beer Co., Orleans
    High-energy covers and classics at Orleans’ favorite brewery.

  • 🎷 Juilliard Jazz Ensemble: Originals & American Songbook
    7:30 PM • Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center, Brewster
    An unforgettable evening of jazz from rising Juilliard stars.

  • 🎤 Eddie and Matt Live
    8:00 PM–11:00 PM • Jake Rooney’s, Harwich
    Acoustic duo bringing energy and Cape charm to the stage.

  • 🎶 Sarah Burrill Band
    9:00 PM–11:00 PM • The Barley Neck, Orleans
    Rock, soul, and energy from a Cape favorite.

  • 🎸 Nautilus Band
    9:30 PM • The Squire, Chatham
    Lively rock fills Main Street late into the night.

  • 🎧 DJ Johnny Quest
    10:00 PM • The Squire, Chatham
    Dance beats to keep the night alive in downtown Chatham.

Sunday, August 24

  • 🍀 Rose Clancy Irish Sessions
    5:00 PM • The Squire, Chatham
    Traditional Irish music with local legend Rose Clancy.

  • 🎶 Dela and Steady Rock Easy
    6:00 PM–9:00 PM • Hog Island Beer Co., Orleans
    Reggae rhythms and good vibes at Orleans’ favorite brewery.

Monday, August 25

Tuesday, August 26

Wednesday, August 27

🌀 Cape Mood | Aug 21–27

Because the Cape never just “has weather” — it makes a scene.

  • 🌧️ Thu, Aug 21 – Gale Whispers
    68°/62° • ENE gusts, morning showers, gray skies, porch lights on early.
    ☕ Perfect for Orpheum reels or live music at The Squire.

  • 🌤️ Fri, Aug 22 – Windswept Blue
    74°/59° • Crisp skies, clean air, bikes & sails belong to the day.
    🚲 Cape Cod Rail Trail with the breeze at your back = unbeatable.

  • ☀️ Sat, Aug 23 – Pure Postcard
    77°/64° • Cloudless, sparkling, brag-worthy Cape day.
    🍦 Peppermint stick at Sundae School — no rush, just summer.

  • 🌞 Sun, Aug 24 – Golden Hours
    75°/64° • Beach-perfect, then twilight clouds gather.
    🎶 Chatham Band finale = Cape summer’s curtain call.

  • 🌥️ Mon, Aug 25 – Two-Faced Sky
    74°/64° • Morning gloom, afternoon glow. Sweatshirt weather at sunset.
    🍤 Brax Landing patio dinner, boats drifting by.

  • 🌞 Tue, Aug 26 – Blue Ribbon Day
    76°/60° • Every color sharper, every wave glistening.
    🚤 Paddleboard Town Cove at dusk = golden light, glassy water.

  • 🌅 Wed, Aug 27 – Summer’s Soft Goodbye
    73°/59° • Gentle sun, a hint of September in the breeze.
    👣 Skaket sunset: barefoot kids, long shadows, last hurrah.

📍 Cape Lowdown
🅿️ Skaket & Ridgevale packed by 9:15 AM weekends → bike in.
🌿 Bell’s Neck, Fri AM = best light, no bugs.
💐 Hydrangeas: Limelight thriving, Endless Summer fading.
🌅 Sunset MVPs → Sat: Ridgevale • Tue: Town Cove • Wed: Fort Hill.

🌊 That’s the tide for this week — catch you on the next one, neighbor.

Every week I’m reminded that living on the Cape isn’t about the houses we’re in — it’s about the rhythm we share outside them. Thanks for letting me be part of your inbox and, in a small way, your Cape story.

That’s why I love doing this newsletter. It’s not about listings or headlines — it’s about keeping us connected to the pulse of the Lower Cape, week by week, tide by tide. Thanks for letting me be part of your inbox and, in a small way, part of your Cape story.

See you out there,

— Arthur
🏡 Helping Cape folks find the right place
Arthur Radtke
REALTOR®, eXp Realty
MA License# 9582725

P.S. Trivia Answer: D — All of the above!
The Brewster Flats are Cape Cod’s secret stage — 12,000 acres that appear twice a day when the Bay pulls back like a curtain. Locals call it “walking to the horizon,” because you can wander a mile into the ocean without getting your hair wet.

Back in the day, the Wampanoag gathered clams here (still the best spot for a quahog rake), and today kids chase minnows while neighbors wave from lawn chairs parked on the sandbars. The seals? They’ve been crashing this party for generations — hauling out like suntanned lifeguards who never clock in.

✨ That’s the Flats: part dinner table, part playground, part magic trick. The only catch? Be back before the tide sneaks in behind you — or you’ll get the wettest reminder that nature runs the show.

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