There’s a quiet grace to winter on the Vineyard. Some days are wrapped in a cocoon of fog, others are clear and bracing. But all are blissfully quiet. In West Tisbury, you can hear the ferry horn blow when the boat steams out of Vineyard Haven harbor five miles away. Excepting the (occasionally cacophonous) company […]
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The snow was lovely, the solstice has passed. The days are both longer and for now a bit warmer. Yet time seems suspended while we stretch out the holiday celebration – our only goal this week. Resolutions and diets will have to wait until Monday. Tonight we will be stargazing at twilight, looking for Venus […]
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Build a fire and get cozy – it’s now officially winter in New England. And right on cue, winter weather in the form of walloping winds and frigid temps will arrive for the holiday weekend. Indoor activities will be decidedly more appealing, so tidy up your Christmas shopping and errands today and lay in supplies […]
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Christmas in Edgartown was a resounding success. And now, after a blizzard of activity around the Island — not to mention a few actual snowflakes — it’s time to double-down on holiday shopping. Conveniently, three special holiday markets join the list of ongoing artisan fairs and pop-ups this weekend. (You can find them all at […]
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Everyone’s excited about Christmas in Edgartown – especially our furry friends who plan to participate in the Holiday Dog Show on Sunday. Perhaps instead of antlers, you’re planning to don that charming holiday sweater or a Santa hat for the parade on Saturday. But even if jogging in the Holiday Hustle 5K or making a […]
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December first already! The month is going to fly by in a whir and blur of activities, so why not pause for a moment to ring in the season with a holiday concert? You can start tonight: The annual Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Winter Concert begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center. […]
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Happy Thanksgiving! The glorious long weekend stretches ahead – after you recover from the big meal and indulge in some serious couch time. You might want to stay in that groove and simply do nothing on Friday. But the Vineyard has other plans for you: shopping, art shows, music, and a multi-event festival in Oak […]
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It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next week and that holiday fairs and markets are already popping up across the Island. For help with Thanksgiving, check out Thanksgiving Central at cookthevineyard.com, visit What’s Open on Martha’s Vineyard for take-out and dine-in sources, and consider a cooking class (see below). For a complete list of […]
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After the buzz and bustle of Halloween and election week, the next few days are a great time to recalibrate — and honor our veterans. Friday, Nov. 11 is a federal holiday and schools, post offices and government buildings will be closed, though most retail stores will remain open. Good news: veterans ride for free […]
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The calendar turned a page earlier this week, and on Sunday morning the clocks will fall back an hour just after midnight.The earlier sunrise may be good news for farmers, students and their teachers, morning walkers and yoga practitioners taking the West Tisbury Library’s online Chair Yoga class with YogiJay. An extra hour of Sunday morning sleep […]
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