“I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior.” –Hippolye Taine
My big news is that I adopted a kitten. Or perhaps she adopted me! It had been a few years since my last cat died, and I thought I was ready to begin another feline journey. What I forgot is how they entertain you endlessly with crazy antics, find dangerous corners of your house you didn’t know existed, and grab hold of your heart. She’s tiny and white, with subtle calico markings, and she can catch balls of paper in midair with her paws. My husband says she is the best thing that has ever happened to him, which is somewhat dismaying to his wife and children.
The annual Feast of the Holy Ghost is this weekend! This cherished tradition since the 1920s honors Queen Isabel’s crown and Portuguese culture. Head to the P.A. Club on Saturday the 18th from 5 to 10 pm for food, live music, games, and more. On Sunday, the parade at 11:30 am, featuring Portuguese culture, costume, and music, will carry the crown through Oak Bluffs to the club, where there will be more festivities.
The Sunset Concert series continues on the Tabernacle lawn with Phil DaRosa this Friday, July 17. Bring your lawn chair and picnic at 6 pm for some great local music.
Doug Thompson of Trinity Park will present “It Sounds So Sweet: Folk Music on Martha’s Vineyard, 1958-1963,”at the M.V. Museum on July 18 at 5 pm. He will share his extensive collection of photographs, memorabilia, and recordings to bring alive the events of that transformative era in American music, and the music scene in Oak Bluffs.
Musical Mondays at Featherstone features Sarah Shaw Dawson and Friends on July 20, from 6:30 to 8 pm.
On Monday, July 20, a celebration of life will be held at the P.A. Club for Mark Grandfield, beloved Island musician who left us way too soon on March 1. The gathering will begin at 7 pm, with music from Mark’s many friends, including Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish, Jon Zeeman and friends, and more. All are welcome.
Looking for summer reading? The Oak Bluffs library book sale is coming next weekend – July 23–25. Hours are Thursday and Friday, 10 to 4, and Saturday 10 to 2. This is a popular event to benefit the awesome programs that Alison Cohen and staff put together for the community, so go grab some great books to get you through August!
Happy birthday to Joanne Cassidy on July 16! She shares the day with Sophie Combra and Beth Healy. Summer Clements DeSouza celebrates her day on July 17! Suzanne Reagan Pond celebrates her birthday on July 18, sharing the day with Nelson Mandela. On the 19th, sing happy birthday to Lynn Webster. Nikki Mercaldo Dority celebrates on the 20th, along with Monica Maxim and Laurie Leonard. Big birthday hugs to Kate Lefer and Janet Robichaud on July 21. My neighbors Lisa Fitzpatrick and Charlene Alley celebrate on the 22nd.
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