What a week. After days of apocalyptic smoke descending, blotting out the sun, turning midday into dusk, and the moon into a red planet, a lightning show, wind, and rain, cleaned it up. Sunday was glorious.
There are so many things to see and do. Ronni Simon’s work is on display at the Chilmark library until August 2. And her gallery in Chilmark is always open by appointment; call 508-325-2242.
She has a wide range of talents, as a screenwriter, potter, and hand-colorist. Her jewelry expertly uses the textures, shapes, and colors of semiprecious stones and freshwater pearls.
Constantly evolving, Ronni’s designs experiment with color and form, drawing the viewer into the pleasing balance and expansive wonder at the entire composition. Her sculptures are fabulous.
Ronni has lived on Martha’s Vineyard for 40 years, and continues to be inspired daily by its magic and natural beauty. We are so lucky.
Anne, A.F. Cook’s collection of recent paintings, “Seasonal Impressions,” opens this week at the Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank across from the Chilmark Community Center, and runs through August 5. In this exhibit the artist explores cool-warm color contrasts to capture the Vineyard landscape in different seasons. The opening reception is Friday, July 24, at 5:30 pm.
North Tabor Farm is resuming its Wednesday Night Pizza Pickup. Their wood-fired pizzas topped with our seasonal ingredients are delicious. Preorder early, because they often sell out before the 3 pm cutoff on Wednesday: They have 15 pizzas available per time slot. Pick the time, and then choose your pizza type. Unfortunately, the ordering platform will not display how many are still left until you get to the checkout page. If you have any questions, reach out to them at northtaborfarmmv@gmail.com.
July 26, Peaked Hill’s Valerie Sonenthal is offering a Restorative Sound Journey. Register on her website: peakedhillstudio.com.
Tuesdays are for lobster rolls from the Chilmark Church, 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
Wednesday and Saturdays, the Chilmark Flea Market is off North Road. On Wednesdays, stop by the church’s rummage table.
Sunday 1 to 5 pm, Indigo Dye at Native Earth Teaching Farm.
Sig Van Raan reported the following from the softball game: “In spite of the heavy overnight rains and a field that needed mud clearance and regrading by the grounds crew, enough players showed up to play the usual Sunday morning game.
“This writer was recruited to pitch (for the first team in multiple years) versus veteran pitcher Hans Solmssen, who pitched his usual steady and reliable self. Van Raan pitched nobly for three innings, but then we won’t discuss that nine-run fourth inning.
“Always great to see players from years past who show up for a game or two in July. Both Junior Farrel and Ed Eger hit mammoth shots over everything — the younger players played really well — The beautiful weather beckoned for beach time, as did the World Cup for the big game later in the afternoon.”