The schooner Amistad will drop anchor in Vineyard Haven harbor tomorrow, Friday, June 16, signaling the beginning of the three-day Juneteenth Jubilee weekend on the Island with the theme of “Free as the Wind.” Tours of the Amistad, a replica of the historic ship that became famous after a group of enslaved Africans led a […]
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And just like that, the rosa rugosas bloomed, Johnny Hoy grabbed his harmonica, and summer sailed in on a wave of beautiful weather and festive gatherings. Not to skip a beat, the calendar boasts plenty more this coming weekend, though we can’t necessarily promise blue skies. Take a look at the options below, then discover […]
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A heady mix of celebration and remembrance, Memorial Day weekend is both the unofficial start to summer and a time to pause and honor those who’ve died in service to our country. On Monday, there will be both picnics and parades, flags at half-staff and doors thrown wide open, ferries coming and ferries going. Over […]
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And they’re off! The Martha’s Vineyard Marathon, a Boston qualifier, begins this Saturday morning, May 20, at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School at 8:30 a.m. A half-marathon and a two-person half-marathon relay will be run at the same time. To catch a glimpse of the winners, head to Waban Park in Oak Bluffs for […]
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Art, film, dance, books – one of the best things about living on the Vineyard is access to the work of talented makers and artists who call this Island home, whether year-round or seasonally. Friday night, the work of two seasonal residents, Michael J. Fox and Davis Guggenheim, is on the big screen at the […]
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You can count on this: There will be something for everyone at this year’s Climate Action Fair, taking place on Sunday, May 7 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury. Dozens of Island organizations have joined together to offer workshops, crafts, games, art exhibits, and energy consultations – plus food and […]
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Now that horse pastures and hay fields are greening up and the fanciful chartreuse florets of Norway maples are unfurling across the Island, the misty mornings are pretty magical. There’s a feeling that you could be in Ireland or Scotland, only it’s Martha’s Vineyard – even better. If Mother Nature is in charge of the […]
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Two female llamas arrived at Island Alpaca last weekend to take on their new duty as guard ladies to the alpacas. You could stop and say hello to 15-year-old Poppy and 1-year-old Spring this weekend, any day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Maybe that’s a side trip on your way back from Birding 101 […]
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Every day now a restaurant or shop re-opens, a seasonal activity hops back on to the calendar, an outdoor gathering reconvenes. It seems we are truly shaking off winter-itis and loosening up for a more spontaneous approach to spring. Maybe we’ll catch a great film or go out for supper and live music. Or perhaps […]
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With pinkletinks chirping loudly at Mill Pond and red-breasted robins foraging in front lawns, it feels like spring has finally begun in earnest on the Vineyard. The longer days coinciding with Passover and Easter this weekend bring a much needed burst of light and energy. Whether you’re attending tonight’s Community Seder at the Martha’s Vineyard […]
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