With country music songwriters coming to town this weekend for the sixth annual New England to Nashville Martha’s Vineyard Songwriters’ Festival, we’ve been thinking about all the ways the Island could be the subject of a country music hit: “On the Island Again,” “I Hope You Dance (at the Ritz),” “The Devil Went Down to […]
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Film fans, this is your weekend on the Vineyard. The 13th annual Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival had its official kickoff party last night (though films began rolling on Tuesday) and the line-ups for this weekend at Island theaters are stellar. Films show at both the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center in Tisbury Marketplace in Vineyard […]
See MoreLast weekend, ferries leaving the Vineyard were packed. But we also noticed that boats arriving from Woods Hole were not exactly empty: couples hand in hand, bicyclists with backpacks, retirees and pooches — everyone (dogs included) with knowing smiles on their faces. They’re all in on a not-very-well-kept secret: September is the best month on […]
See MoreJust like all of you, Island Time 2 has had a busy and enjoyable summer on Martha’s Vineyard. Now that Labor Day has come and will soon be gone, the Monday edition of the newsletter is leaving along with the seasonal residents and will return as soon as summer arrives in 2019. Thanks for a […]
See MoreRelief from the heat arrives tomorrow and with it the bittersweet end to the summer. Labor Day weekend is that last long goodbye—to families (cousins and aunts and uncles parting ways until next year), to houses (floors swept of sand, curtains washed, windows shuttered), and to the Island (one last swim, one last lobster roll, […]
See MoreThe end of summer is predictably bittersweet. Going back to re-experience events that have become synonymous with summer is a special pleasure. But, that said, we also crave the opportunity for new sights, sounds and experiences as we wrap up our Island time or are simply switching gears into a new season. The days ahead, […]
See MoreEvery fall, Martha’s Vineyard is seized by fish fever as one of the East Coast’s best known saltwater fishing tournaments gets underway. Started in 1946 as a promotional event and run since 1987 by a non-profit organization composed largely of local fishermen, the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby attracts anglers from all over […]
See MoreIt’s late summer and the Island is in seafood overdrive. Even better, the bluefish season has started. (Read more about fishing for bluefish here.) And while little can beat the taste of an unadorned, freshly caught, freshly grilled, skin-on filet, this assertive fish also takes well to a variety of flavorings—especially ingredients with a bright […]
See MoreThe end of August has a split personality—part summer, part other. The other is something we welcome but don’t quite want to imagine yet, despite scuttling clouds and stiffer breezes reminding us of what’s around the corner. It’s a good time to stay in the present, especially with a lay weekend between Fair week and […]
See MoreTake a deep breath and enjoy some Down Time after all the excitement of this past weekend! For starters, polish your trivia skills at Bad Martha’s Brewery then, take in a night at the movies. While shopping the West Tisbury Farmers’ Market, learn something new to try in your home kitchen. Later in the week, […]
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