Author Carol McCleary speaks in Oak Bluffs
"The Alchemy of Murder" by Carol McCleary, Forge Books, 2010.
What’s happening: Main Street, Vineyard Haven
First, a big thank you to all the stores that stayed open for us this winter.
Martha’s Vineyard Women’s Network’s year-end meeting
She grew up in a rough New Bedford neighborhood, dropped out of school at 15, lived in her car and tended bar at a biker hangout.
Vineyard Bellydance and Revue perform Friday
Expect a lot more than harem costumes and shimmying this Friday during the Vineyard Bellydance and Revue show.
Taylor Toole: Martha’s Vineyard filmmaker debuts latest
"After Work," Taylor Toole's newest film, was almost an afterthought.
Martha’s Vineyard Film Society screens “Broken Embraces”
"Broken Embraces," the latest film from Spain's master director Pedro Almodovar, creates a dazzling pastiche of love, death, and melodrama that often feels dream-like.
Spa gifts for Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is the perfect time to say thank you for all that your mom has done for you over the years, from birthing you to rubbing your back when you were sick.
Water is Life Festival in photos
The Water is Life Festival, sponsored by National Geographic and World Waterway, concluded Sunday evening at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown, after a weekend full of events — from a book signing and authors' reception to a movie screening and concert.
Lambert’s Cove Art Studio student show
Cynthia Wayman has been teaching children of all ages at her Lambert's Cove studio for more than 30 years.
Island Theatre Workshop opens new doors
Island Theatre Workshop (ITW) is very excited to have their own space after 42 years of traveling to different venues, from the Sailing Camp Park in Oak Bluffs to schools and senior centers.
Derby Day at the P.A.
There were Mint Juleps aplenty at the Portuguese-American Club last Saturday for what some call the most exciting two minutes in sports, the Kentucky Derby.
Artist Bill Buckley shows at Chilmark Library
Bill Buckley describes himself as "Just a regular guy with a painting addiction.
Reel Picks
A young illiterate prisoner watches and learns as he climbs to the top of a Corsican prison gang in a French prison.
National Geographic hosts “Water is Life” this weekend
This weekend Martha's Vineyard will host a series of water conservation-related events to help celebrate the launch of "Written in Water: Messages of Hope for Earth's Most Precious Resource," published by the National Geographic Society and the Island premiere of Chilmark filmmaker Adam Geiger's film, "Shark Eden.
Words to take flight for Prominent Young Poet winners
Martha's Vineyard Regional High School (MVRHS) junior Jordan Wallace, son of Mark and Patricia Wallace of Oak Bluffs, hopes to play lacrosse and write poetry at Brown University.
Holga Heaven photography show at Featherstone
Weeks ago, several young art students were given inexpensive plastic cameras, called Holgas, and an assignment to take one roll of pictures per week.
WVVY’s Air Fair a hit
What began as a daytime trade show evolved in to an all-night dance party with local musicians and DJ's entertaining guests at WVVY's Air Fair last Saturday, April 24.
Wampanoag Spring Social
About 150 members of the Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah and their guests gathered at the tribal headquarters for a spring social featuring food, music, and the arts.
Chilmark filmmaker debuts “Journey to Shark Eden”
When "Water Is Life" producer William Marks went looking for a film to screen at this weekend's water festival, "Journey to Shark Eden" stood out.