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The Week Ahead: Friday, November 25 through Thursday, December 1, 2016

November 25, 2016

With Thanksgiving 2016 receding into memories of mashed potatoes, drumsticks and gravy, the Island’s collective imagination now entertains ‘visions of sugar plums,’ holly bedecked fireplaces and the full-on shopping rush that traditionally precedes December 25th.  The coming weekend and the Week Ahead hold lots of delightful activities to get in the spirit of the winter […]

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The Week Ahead: Friday, November 18 through Sunday, November 27, 2016

November 18, 2016

If you check in with the Week Ahead on a regular basis you’ll find this one somewhat different.  Leading up to Thanksgiving, mid-week events are understandably somewhat sparse as folks shop, travel and ready themselves for the holiday.  So instead of our day by day listing of events, you’ll find this week’s selection extending into […]

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The Week Ahead: Friday, November 11 through Thursday, November 17, 2016

November 11, 2016

A little bit indoors, a little bit outdoors in the Week Ahead as we approach the Thanksgiving weekend and the holiday season.  Also up for Saturday: the West Tisbury Winter Farmers’ Market and Grand Wine Tasting at MV Wine and Spirits to get you started on  shopping for feasts to come.  Natural Dyes 101 at […]

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The Week Ahead: Friday, November 4 through Thursday, November 10, 2016

November 4, 2016

Those of us who live on the Island and those who will be visiting in the Week Ahead continue to revel in the mild temperatures coupled with the russets, golds and oranges of autumn silhouetted against the slate green seas.  But reality reasserts at 2am on Sunday, November 6 as the end of daylight savings […]

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The Week Ahead: Friday, October 28 through Thursday, November 3, 2016

October 28, 2016

Welcome to The Week Ahead, Halloween weekend, and the month of November all rolled into one! Besides the events listed below and those in our Calendar of Events, there are a whole host of fun Halloween events for everyone taking place Island-wide this weekend for families, party-goers and kids of all ages.  Enjoy this magical […]

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The Week Ahead: Friday, October 21 though Thursday, October 27, 2016

October 21, 2016

Thus far October has brought us amazing days of summer-like weather, making it so appealing to get out and enjoy events or just the unbeatable combination of falling leaves and sunshine.  In the Week Ahead there are educational opportunities, readings and presentations to spark your interest in new topics or delve more deeply into old […]

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The Week Ahead: Friday, October 14 through Thursday, October 20, 2016

October 14, 2016

Two iconic Island events – The MV Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby and The MV Food and Wine Festival take pride of place in the Week Ahead. Though the Festival’s near decade makes it a newbie compared to the Derby’s seven+ decades, both events draw residents and visitors to Martha’s Vineyard to participate in their […]

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The Week Ahead: Friday, October 7 through Thursday, October 13, 2016

October 7, 2016

Welcome to the 3-day Columbus Day weekend!  Festivals abound for shoppers, chocoholics and those who just want to celebrate the exciting autumn season. Come honor the Gay Head Lighthouse, run the annual 5K road race, celebrate the most fun of all snacks – popcorn, or any of the other myriad events that engage our attention […]

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