‘The Secret Life of Seaweed’ exhibit
There is a photograph of me at 6 months old on the beach in Menemsha holding up seaweed, so you could say I have a long-term relationship with these enigmatic organisms. Of course, as...
The Carnegie Heritage Center
You wouldn’t be far off in thinking that the Carnegie Heritage Center was a library. From 1904 to 2016, it was the Edgartown library, under the auspices of Andrew Carnegie, who built some 2,500...
Artist Alex Elvin: ‘Seasons on the Vineyard’
The one constant if you are a plein air painter is that nature is constantly changing. That is both the excitement and challenge of the approach. There is nothing like creating art in the...
Museum Pieces: Island treasures
“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” —Eckhart Tolle
Welcome to the time of year when we begin to focus on our many blessings. Even writing...
Dickens Christmas Village
Check out the magical annual Dickens Christmas Village, courtesy of Debbie and Dave Brown. The collection is made up of hundreds of individual pieces that Ms. Brown has meticulously amassed since 1998, all sold...
Annual holiday family craft
Make an adorable gnome with your family during a drop-in craft class at the Oak Bluffs library. All supplies and instructions are provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Sunday, Dec. 1,...
Open Studio and Sketchbook Club
Join a weekly welcoming group in a space to create, chat, and be inspired. Bring your sketchbook, knitting, paints, or even poetry to share. Draw, doodle, or simply explore your creative side while connecting...
Share a dish: Chilmark Potluck Jam
The Island community has been coming together for Chilmark Potluck Jams for years. People bring a dish to share, enjoy one another’s company, listen to great music, and if they’re feeling groovy, hit the...
Festival of the Wreaths returns
After a five-year absence following COVID isolation and the death of Alice Goyert, who founded the festival in 2010, the Festival of Wreaths returns on Dec. 5, from 5 pm to 7 pm. There...
Island Alpaca: Thanksgiving weekend fun
On Thanksgiving Day and weekend, bring your family and out-of-town holiday guests for a unique experience at Island Alpaca Co., home to more than 35 friendly, fluffy alpacas, including three new babies and two...
Ukulele Jam at West Tisbury Library
Everyone was having a good ole time at the West Tisbury library when I entered for their every-other-week Ukulele Jam. The community room was buzzing with energy. Folks were eager to start on time,...
MVY Radio: Live from Martha’s Vineyard
According to claymoresound.com, in the 1990s, a Texas-based media company slowly and meticulously began snatching up radio stations to add to its collection. Managing a mere 10 stations in the early ’80s, they grew...
Holidays with Vineyard Preservation Trust
From a Dickens Christmas Village to live performances and holiday gatherings, Vineyard Preservation Trust announces a festive lineup of holiday events, celebrating the spirit of the season in the Island’s most cherished historic landmarks.
Events...
Senior bowling program
The Barn, Bowl and Bistro senior bowling program is actively seeking more participants. Team members bowl every Monday and Tuesday at 11:30 am. The cost for participants, including bowling, shoes and lunch, is only...
Felix Neck Fall Festival
On Friday, Nov. 29, from 10 am to 4 pm, help celebrate the annual Felix Neck Fall Festival, and honor the passing of Gus Ben David, the first director of Mass Audubon's Felix Neck...
Poet’s Corner: Mothers
Mothers
By Cecily Bryant
We hear you mothers,
with your babies clutching your skirts
We hear you mothers,
when you exhaustively beg for food
We hear you mothers,
when you weep silently into the violent nights
The world you once knew and...
Around the Bookstore: Christmas Guide
We all have Christmas tribes, people with whom we spend the holiday, maybe family of origin, maybe family of choice. Even before becoming the book monger of Edgartown, I loved giving books to my...
Holiday Gift Show at Featherstone
The annual Holiday Gift Show at the Featherstone Center for the Arts is always a guaranteed treat. This Vineyard tradition has been going strong for 22 years, even during the pandemic when visitors had...
Don’t Miss: Events for the holidays
Vineyard Artisans Festivals
Saturday, Dec. 21, 10 am to 4 pm
Historic Grange Hall, West TIsbury
You won’t want to miss this very special holiday fair. Many holiday gifts are available, just right for that special someone...
Holiday festivities at Christmas in Edgartown
The Vineyard community knows how to celebrate the holidays. We don’t mess around! A must-see is Christmas in Edgartown — a magical experience for folks of all ages. The Vineyard Preservation Trust's historic buildings...