Welcome to the sweet spot of summer on Martha’s Vineyard. Water temperatures have reached the mid-70s, the days are long and warm and whenever the humidity gets too high, a helpful thunderstorm or two will blow through to clear the air. On days like these, all Island roads lead to beaches. But there are plenty of other […]
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The first full week of July is packed with things to do—or you could just sit back and relax. Either way, here are five activities to consider over the next few days and we’ll be back Thursday with the weekend’s events. 1. The Tisbury Street Fair returns, Monday, July 8, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in […]
See MoreThe glorious Fourth is here at last, when Island celebrations start early and go on long after the last embers from the fireworks have fallen into Edgartown Harbor. If you’re heading to Edgartown for the parade, or just the pyrotechnics after dark, keep in mind that parking will be closed at 3 p.m. on Main street, North […]
See MoreFlags are flying and the Fourth of July is Thursday. We’ll be back later in the week to let you know more about holiday activities, but in the meantime, enjoy these five terrific things to do on Martha’s Vineyard this week. And check out the complete Gazette calendar for more activities. 1. The new play Sid & […]
See MoreSome of the Vineyard’s best-loved summer traditions return this weekend, including weekly screenings of Jaws and Sunday night band concerts in Island parks. Fortunately, the days are at their longest now, so we can pack a lot into the time we have before July arrives and things really get busy. Here are some best bets for the weekend to […]
See MoreSummer’s really rolling now, with fun things to do all day and into the night. Here are five things to check out this week. Find everything that’s happening in the Complete Martha’s Vineyard Calendar. 1. The Featherstone Flea & Fine Art Market returns Tuesday, June 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Featherstone Center for the Arts in Oak […]
See MoreThe solstice is here at last: Summer, in astrological terms, begins a few minutes before noon on Friday. With well over 16 hours of light between 4:30 a.m. and 9 p.m., these are the longest days of the year—and we’ve got lots of ways to fill them with fun Martha’s Vineyard activities. Find them all […]
See MoreAnother Vineyard summer weekend is in the books—here’s what to do over the next few days. In Thursday’s Island Time, we post our picks for the weekend to come. 1. Celebrate the summer solstice early, starting at 6 p.m. today at Featherstone Center for the Arts in Oak Bluffs. Get a jump on the season at Featherstone’s ninth […]
See MoreWhat is so rare as a day in June? In our humble opinion, a whole weekend of things to do on Martha’s Vineyard in the early summertime. Farmstands are bursting with Island grown produce, ice cream shops are open, and at the beaches, water temperatures have reached the upper 60s. You might not be ready to jump […]
See MoreWho was the Life of the Party? Everyone! Winners, runners-up, friends, and family rocked the 2019 Best of the Vineyard Awards party at Farm Neck Golf Club last Thursday night. Photo of Kitchen Porch Catering staff by Naomi Paulson, Salty Snapshots Photobooth. [/caption] Days are warmer, nights are livelier and the Island is blooming. Here […]
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