The Week Ahead: Friday, July 31 through Thursday, August 6, 2015

The Week Ahead: Friday, July 31 through Thursday, August 6, 2015

July 31, 2015

Revisit the 1960s, learn about wine, set sail on a schooner and build yourself a castle in the sand and more…all this happening in the Week Ahead on Martha’s Vineyard. Also this week: August begins and the summer season is in full swing and full of fun for all ages.
Enjoy the Week Ahead!

Friday, July 31
Seasonal Appraisal Day with Skinner, Inc.
Join appraisers from Skinner, Inc. who will evaluate your prized objects. Items may be consigned for sale by Skinner with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Museum.

Saturday, August 1
Wine Tasting with David Mitchell of Mise Wines
Wine Tasting with David Mitchell of Mise Wines.  The Terrace at The Charlotte Inn, 27 S. Summer Street, Edgartown.

Saturday & Sunday, August 1 & 2
Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival
Featuring great books & great writing, the festival celebrates the island’s rich literary heritage with nationally and locally renowned authors.

Monday, August 3
Sunset Sails on Gen. Patton’s 1939 Schooner When and If
Come enjoy a gourmet cheese platter sunset sail with us on General Patton’s 1939 wooden schooner!

Tuesday, August 4
Edith Blake Presents “Vanishing Towers”
Join Vineyard historian Edith Blake and trace the history of Oak Bluffs homes and architecture from the days of the first Methodist camp meeting in 1835 to the present.

Wednesday, August 5
Sand Sculpture Contest
This family event is great for the creative at heart and your budding little builders. So pack your pails and shovels and head to South Beach.

Thursday, August 6
The Tony Award Winning Musical “Hair”
The Tony Award Winning Musical “Hair” is being performed at the Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center.