Monthly Archives: July 2024
Linda Morrell
Linda Diane Barker Morrell, 76 of Amsterdam, N.Y., and Oak Bluffs, passed away on June 18, 2024, due to complications from a ruptured brain...
‘Thelma’ — there’s more to this codger comedy
A 93-year-old grandmother taking justice into her own hands?
Now showing at the M.V. Film Center, “Thelma” has gotten rave reviews, and is drawing large...
Charges ramp up to murder for Ravizza
Updated July 2
Connecticut police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Jared Ravizza on a charge of murder.
While police have connected Ravizza to...
Understanding a superhero
Superman — able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, until, of course, we know he couldn’t.
But don’t think that “Super/Man: The Christopher...
Cape, Island sheriffs push back against D.A.
The legal dispute between the Cape and Islands D.A. and two sheriffs continued in the state’s highest court on Friday, as both the Dukes...
Patricia J. Williams ponders ‘The Miracle of the Black Leg’
Patricia J. Williams, legal scholar, former Nation magazine columnist, and frequent Island visitor, offers a genre-exploding journey. “The Miracle of the Black Leg: Notes...
Museum Pieces: Independence, fireworks, and fire engines
“As the sun dips to dusk, downtown Edgartown pairs pyrotechnics with a picturesque backdrop of its iconic lighthouse and seascape.” –MV Times, June 28,...
Jemima James brings us ‘Silver and Gold’
Island musician Jemima James' new album, “Silver and Gold,” has been released from the nest it was nurtured in, and is flying free at...
Islanders Write: On pitch
Last week during a book talk at the Chilmark library, someone asked me how I found a publisher for my novel. It’s a question...
‘Invisible Nation’ explores relationship between Taiwan and China
“Invisible Nation” comes to the M.V, Film Center on Saturday, July 6, at 7:30 pm. This documentary looks at the fraught relationship between Taiwan...
Movement workshop
Join an introductory creative dance class with Claire Page that engages kids and adults of all ages. Participants will strengthen their bodies while exploring...
Family Fishing Day
Want to feel the sun on your face and get a little fresh air? Grab a fishing buddy and meet librarian Jonathan on the...
Two loggerheads washed ashore in June
The bodies of two loggerhead sea turtles were found on the Vineyard in recent weeks, both of which likely died out at sea before...
Roman History book talk and signing
Medieval historian Alizah Holstein will share her exquisite and profound new memoir, "My Roman History." In the book, she traces her lifelong obsession with...
By the books
The literary arts are thriving this summer at Featherstone Center for the Arts. The program officially began in the summer of 2019, when Justen...
New summer delight
Every once in a while I like to pat myself on the back in the kitchen, and this is definitely one of those times....
Ways to wave a flag on the 4th
Independence Day is here, and there are lots of ways to celebrate across the Island.
Before going to your beach barbeques or eating fresh lobster...
A cultural celebration in stitched fine art
Ingenuity threads throughout Featherstone Center for the Arts’ new exhibition “Rising Up! A Multi-Cultural Celebration of Stitched Fine Art.”
Put the idea of a quilt...
Housing Bank looks to the future
To the Editor:
As you may know, the transfer fee did not get included in the Affordable Homes Act. We are disappointed, maybe as disappointed...
Visiting Vet: The tale of PeeWee
PeeWee is a young hypothetical cat. Let’s say he lives with his owner, who keeps him indoors to make sure he stays safe (with...