Hold on to your hats, here comes The Big Week. But before you surrender to the (joyful) madness of Grand Illumination Night, The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair, and the Oak Bluffs Fireworks, take advantage of the shows, speakers and classes crowding the weekend calendar (find highlights below). If the kids are excited about next week, […]
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During the month of August on the Vineyard, the biggest challenge is finding a balance between activity and leisure. It’s a good problem to have, for sure, but with so much going on, it can be hard to make decisions. Evening swim or morning yoga? Eat out or cook at home? Watch a film or hear live music? Take in an art show or […]
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Savor the moment. On the Vineyard, it’s a phrase most often associated with the late Oak Bluffs activist and arts educator Della Hardman, and as the calendar turns swiftly from glorious July to busy August it is advice worth taking. Ride your bike in the state forest, take the kids for a pony ride at Misty Meadows Equine […]
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With the heat wave sliding up the East Coast and enveloping the Island, ice cream cones and beach umbrellas will be imperative this weekend! Plan to make the most of cooler evenings with a beach walk, a ride up to the Cliffs for shopping and sunset-watching, and a trip to the Vineyard Drive-In to screen Jaws (yes!). […]
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Art lovers, this is your weekend – the calendar is packed with events and exhibits, including the Oak Bluffs District Art Stroll on Saturday. There are new exhibits up at The Granary, Featherstone, Old Sculpin, North Water, Galaxy Gallery and many more art galleries. And ongoing events all over the Island, including the Vineyard Artisans Summer Festival, the […]
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Well, hello, Fourth of July weekend! We’re ready for you. Bring on the houseguests, fire up the grill, grab a spot to watch the parade. While the parade and the fireworks in Edgartown will close out the holiday weekend on Monday, there’s plenty to do before and after that. If you’re a live music fan, […]
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June is flying by in a fragrant whirl of roses, strawberries, freshly mown hay and, well, skunks. It’s hard to believe that July is right around the corner — and it’s tempting to take a few days off for a breather before gearing up for all that’s ahead. But if you’re up for keeping the […]
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While people all across the country will celebrate Juneteenth this weekend, the Vineyard will honor the holiday with a packed lineup of events that includes author talks, film screenings, social gatherings, kids’ programs, historic dedications and more. The first ever Juneteenth Jubilee on MV will take place in all three down-Island towns from the Martha’s Vineyard Museum […]
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From the Pride Parade on Saturday afternoon to The Best of the Vineyard Party on Wednesday evening, the Vineyard will be nothing if not festive for the next several days. Get dressed up and have some fun, soak up the live music and support your Island friends and businesses. Don’t forget to grab your market […]
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Memorial Day broke the spell — the month of June is free to let loose with music and dance, festivals and art. Boats have slipped into the water, baseball is back. Twilight stretches the long days out with gentle color (jackets required). Lean into June on the Vineyard with whatever makes your heart sing, whether […]
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