Arts & entertainment
Four Island students’ artwork selected in SSA contest
Four students from Vineyard schools will have their artwork showcased in the Steamship Authority’s (SSA) 2027 calendar. The SSA announced the winners of its 11th annual “Sail into Imagination” art contest Thursday. More than 100 art pieces were submitted, inspired by this year’s theme, “the sea and me,” in which the students were asked to…
Calling all Vineyard artists
Art has always been a defining force on Martha’s Vineyard — a reflection of our landscapes, our history, and our shared community. With this in…
Celebrating art in community
The distinctive shingled, single-towered building in Edgartown, just yards from the harbor, carries a fascinating history and a strong commitment to the artistic community. The…
A collection of legends
The Granary Gallery’s current star-studded show is a splendid way to end the summer season. The works by Kib Bramhall (b. 1933), Thomas Hart Benton…
Catching iconic images of the Island
Doug Allen’s new exhibition, “Salty Air & Island Days,” on view in the Feldman Family Artspace at the MV Film Center through September 6, offers…
visual arts
Seeing and hearing history
In her mission statement, seasonal Vineyarder Daryl Royster Alexander says, “Art sets so many tasks, and a primal one is to be heard, to challenge, and to engage. I take…
Translating textile to glass
Artist Jennifer Brown, who grew up on the Vineyard, recently took the leap from 2D to 3D, moving from flat, textured textile work to handblown glass. The resulting translucent and…
Language overlays in a variety of material
The title of a new exhibition at the Martha’s Vineyard Bank in Chilmark, “Evangeline J. Montgomery: Art, Diplomacy, and the Power of Print,” speaks to the remarkable multipronged career of…
Speak up
Allison Roberts, features editor at The MV Times, doesn’t shy away from creating provocative art for the edgy times we live in. While she often uses miniatures that might be…
performing arts
Steering through mental illness with dark humor
The description of Ellie Brelis’ play “Driver’s Seat: Obsessive Compulsive Disaster” immediately grabs our attention. Buckle up for a twisted…
Behind the Band: Agreeable Men
What makes a man agreeable? For guitarist and bassist Christopher Knott and drummer Ted MacInnes, being agreeable is their entire…
A chilling new facet of the Holocaust
This weekend, longtime Vineyard theater artist Scott Barrow directs the documentary play “Here There Are Blueberries” at the Martha’s Vineyard…
New album from Carly Simon comes out Friday
Carly Simon’s first album in more than 18 years, “Comes in Waves,” is set to be released this Friday, August…
That’s just the way Bruce Hornsby is
Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers brought a full crowd to their feet at the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs with a…
film
An Italian documentary that hits close to home: ‘The Siege of Paradise’
The title of Irish director Gar O’Rourke’s thoughtful film, “The Siege of…
‘Amerigo’ asks questions about the American Dream
For the past 250 years, the “American Dream” has been summed up…
21st annual M.V. International Film Festival 2026
Richard Paradise, founder and executive director of the M.V. Film Society, has…
literary arts
From public defender to children’s book author
Imagine being accused of stealing something. Now, imagine you’re a fifth-grader, and…
Journey of resilence
Author and longtime seasonal resident Kevin Parham launches us into the harsh…
Around the Bookstore: Autumn comes in like a lion
Summer 2026 has been one of the busiest and buzziest of the…
The woman beyond the look
For nearly two decades, the world has watched Michelle Obama, both adoringly…
