The back-to-back storms in the last two weeks made the return of sunshine welcome this week. The Fall Equinox arrived on Saturday, the Harvest Moon will shine brightly tomorrow night, and as the calendar turns a page from September to October, we’re all looking for opportunities to be outdoors before cozy hibernation season sets in. […]
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Little kids have their own fishing derby this weekend. Big kids are scrambling to find the best spots in the ongoing Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby. And fly fisherwomen can take a class from Kismet Outfitters at the Edgartown Lighthouse on Saturday. It’s enough to make anyone want to pull on a pair […]
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When the weather behaves, the third weekend in September on the Island is a perfect time for outdoor events like Tivoli Day, the Hospice Golf Classic, the George V. Tankard Jr. 5K Road Race/Walk and more. But this year, with tropical storm-force winds and rain potentially affecting activities and travel on the Island beginning Friday […]
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The long holiday weekend begins today, a last hurrah for summer as the Vineyard segues to a glorious fall. Compared to the last few weeks filled with festivals, the fair, fireworks and more, the next several days offer the space and time for family gatherings, beach days, long hikes, art strolls and a little shopping. […]
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Right on the heels of the fair comes more excitement: Beach Road Weekend, the music festival bringing Mumford & Sons, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Patti Smith, Bon Iver, Leon Bridges and more acts to Veterans Memorial Park in Vineyard Haven starting on Friday, August 25 and running through Sunday, August 27. There are still some three-day […]
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We can’t blame you if you’ve got the 161st Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair and Livestock Show on your mind. It begins this morning at 11 a.m. and ends Sunday evening at 7 p.m., offering something for everyone, from live music and food trucks to competitions and carnival rides. But for those of you who get […]
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Vineyard summers always fly by, but this one certainly has had the wind behind it. It’s hard to believe that next week is fair week, but it’s true – the calendar doesn’t lie! So go ahead and make your plans for next week; we’ve got info on the big events at the end of this […]
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Start planning now because this is no ordinary weekend on the Vineyard! Astronauts and space exploration in Oak Bluffs? That’s right. It’s happening in Waban Park on Friday, August 4 and Saturday, August 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at From STEM to the Stars. Presented by the National Math and Science Initiative, NASA, Blue Origin, […]
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It’s show time! There’s a wealth of talent gathering on the Island in the week ahead; be sure to treat yourself to a performance and buy your tickets now. The Martha’s Vineyard Concert Series is bringing two internationally-acclaimed bands to the Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center in Oak Bluffs on Saturday, July 29. At 4 […]
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Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish take to the outdoor stage — the deck of Featherstone’s Art Barn — tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. That’s just one of 53 opportunities to hear live music on this Island in the next week! Music not your thing? There are 62 art exhibits, classes, or shows you and your […]
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