That Extra Day
February 22, 2024
The shortest month is a little longer in 2024, thanks to leap year, the once-every-four-years phenomenon that adds a day to February. How how will you enjoy your extra day? Step out of your busy life and unlock your creativity by joining a Slow Stitching Circle at PathwaysARTS. Cook up some chicken and dumplings soup with Chef Chris Look at the Edgartown library. Pick up some acting and improv skills at Theater Fun for Adults at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse. Or just recover from a vigorous game of Millennial Pickleball the night before.
Check The Complete Martha’s Vineyard Calendar for a full list of activities and events to make most of your February. March will soon be roaring in.
Dive deep into the world of Charlie Giordano, the artist whose work is the focus of a new exhibit at Martha’s Vineyard Museum. On Thursday, Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m., the artist will offer a behind-the-scenes look at his creative process building the Voodoo Doll motorcycle and celebrating the intersection of art, mechanics, resiliency and new paths. Can’t make it tonight? Visit the Clearly Misunderstood: C. F. Giordano exhibit on view at the museum through May 5.
If you love First Fridays, Sunday evening concerts by the Vineyard Haven Band, the annual Town Picnic or the view from a hilltop down to the water, you owe it to Vineyard Haven’s waterfront parks to help keep them clean. Join Vineyard Conservation Society and the Beach Be-Frienders on Saturday, Feb. 24 for a clean-up of the Tisbury waterfront. Check in at Owen Park or the Tashmoo Overlook any time starting at 2 p.m. before joining fellow community members in caring for some of Islanders’ favorite places. The clean-up continues until moonrise, which is arriving later and later each day.
Conveniently board in New Bedford for a quick ride to the island. Cruise in comfort and save money! Dock-side parking is FREE, and with a discounted ticket book you can set sail for as little as $18! See the ferry schedules and purchase your tickets at Seastreak.com. (Sponsored Content)
Martha’s Vineyard Film Society and ShortsTV make it easy for you to prepare for Oscar Night, coming up on March 10. Over this coming weekend, Oscar-nominated short films will be playing at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center on Beach Road in Vineyard Haven. Catch the Live Action shorts on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 4 p.m. and the Animated shorts on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. Bring your friends and predict the winners!
Restore peace of mind and heal your spirit with a Restorative Sound Journey at Peaked Hill Studio in Chilmark. Valerie Sonnenthal uses Himalayan and crystal singing bowls, monochords and a variety of other musical instruments to create a soothing and healing soundscape. The next sound journey takes place on Thursday, Feb. 29 starting at 5:30 p.m. Be sure to pre-register for this unique experience!
Start your outdoor springtime pursuits early by exploring a historic Land Bank property. On Sunday, March 3, join staff from the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank for a guided tour of Fulling Mill Brook Preserve in Chilmark. Beautiful trails meander through dense woods where birds will soon be nesting, and wooden bridges cross over ancient streams. The walk begins at 1 p.m.
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