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Porch Music and Pop-Ups

August 20, 2020

While events like the Ag Fair have moved to the internet this summer, other Island activities are taking place in 3-D, including hikes, live music and a Chilmark Chocolates reunion pop-up. Saturday afternoon, you might also glimpse red-clad dancers taking part in the Built on Stilts flash mob at 3 p.m. The Complete Martha’s Vineyard Calendar is […]

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Island Time, August 13-18: Diving into August

August 13, 2020

Even at the height of summer, you’ve got to come off the beach some time. Fortunately we’re on Martha’s Vineyard, where there are plenty of alternatives such as hands-on (but socially distanced) art classes, intriguing virtual talks with scholars, journalists and leaders, hikes through Island landscapes and this week’s 100th-anniversary celebration of the Constitutional amendment […]

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Island Time, August 6-12: The Art of August

August 6, 2020

This summer may have started slowly, but it’s in full swing now. With more and more events migrating outside or taking place in large and airy indoor spaces, all you need is a mask to enjoy the high season for arts on Martha’s Vineyard. Even more shows, classes and conversations are taking place online — […]

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Summer Adventures, Inside and Out

July 30, 2020

As July eases into August, Martha’s Vineyard really hits its seasonal stride. Under the summer sky, you can watch sailboat races in Edgartown, nosh on lobster rolls in Vineyard Haven and follow a fanciful sculpture trail in Chilmark. (And on Monday, there’s a full moon.) Inside, group art shows are blossoming at galleries in every […]

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Island Time, July 23 – 29: Vineyard Dreams

July 23, 2020

The week ahead brings opportunities to bid on one-of-a-kind Martha’s Vineyard experiences, to hear live music, and to take a custom guided wildlife tour — on land or over water. Of course you can always grab a carry-out meal and bask at the beach or sit by the waterfront and watch the boating world go by. The […]

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Island Time, July 9: Put on Your Walking Shoes

July 9, 2020

More of the Vineyard is coming back to life this week, as state guidelines allow movie theaters, gyms and cultural centers to reopen. Art galleries, ice cream shops and restaurants are bustling as well, indoors and out. The Complete Martha’s Vineyard Calendar has a day-by-day rundown of Island events, and here we’ve picked a few […]

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Island Time, July 3: The Big Weekend

July 2, 2020

Welcome to the holiday weekend! Despite a few changes in the usual Fourth of July lineup on the Vineyard, there’s still plenty to do. The Martha’s Vineyard Museum will open for outdoor browsing on Friday, art galleries are reopening, and beaches are beckoning. The Aquinnah shops are open and a modified parade is planned in Aquinnah (no parade in […]

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Island Time, June 18 – 21: Strawberries and Lobster Rolls

June 18, 2020

It’s truly summer on Martha’s Vineyard now. Umbrellas are popping up on the beaches, shops and galleries are reopening their doors and outdoor dining is the season’s latest trend. For local events and online happenings, the Complete Martha’s Vineyard Calendar is a day-by-day list of things to do. We’ve looked there and beyond for these […]

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Island Time, June 4-10: Off to the Races

June 4, 2020

Welcome to summer, welcome to Island Time. We know you’re wondering what’s open and what’s closed on the Vineyard, what the beach rules are, whether the ferries are running regular service, what shops and restaurants are doing. To that end, this summer’s Island Time newsletter will provide you with regular links to updated Island information […]

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Island Time, May 28 – June 2: Passage to Summer

May 28, 2020

At last, we can bid farewell to an iffy spring and welcome the summer season. Restaurants are coming back to life — with curbside service for now, but that includes adult beverages — the air and water are warming, and the beaches are open. To find out what else is happening on Martha’s Vineyard this weekend and in […]

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