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 […]
See MoreThe 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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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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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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The Week Ahead: Friday, September 30 through Thursday, October 6, 2016
September 30, 2016
Welcome to October! The old month ends and the new one begins in the Week Ahead with the hugely popular Living Local Harvest Festival – taking place as the Island gradually settles back into its roots as a community of farmers and fisherman. Just about the same time, the Annual Manahattan Short Film Festival allows […]
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The Week Ahead: Friday, September 23 through Thursday, September 29, 2016
September 23, 2016
Welcome to the first full week of autumn! Weather-wise, unless we’re in for a rapid change, thus far the season could easily be mistaken for summer. Appropriately, there are still many activities on our calendar encouraging us to be outdoors to enjoy the sun, sea and socializing. New this year is the first ever […]
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The Week Ahead: Friday, September 16 through Thursday, September 22, 2016
September 16, 2016
We sail into the second half of September with a visit from the National Historic Landmark Schooner Adventure making port in Vineyard Haven then, it’s on to Tivoli Day in Oak Bluffs for an all-day block party on the town’s favorite block, Circuit Ave. The week also offer two summer reprise events – the weekly […]
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The Week Ahead: Friday, September 9 through Thursday, September 15, 2016
September 9, 2016
Martha’s Vineyard schools have reopened and the days are settling back into the rhythms of Island life. The Martha’s International Vineyard Film Festival, the upcoming MV Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby and a long list of other events continue to draw visitors to the Island. Holdover events from the summer continue to delight, including many […]
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The Week Ahead: Friday, September 2 through Thursday, September 8, 2016
September 2, 2016
Welcome to the first week of September. The month started with a day of much needed rain creating a let’s-kick-back atmosphere that I think we all appreciated. Next up is a long and fun-filled Labor Day weekend followed by school reopening and a much deserved break for some Island businesses. But that doesn’t mean the […]
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This week we’re dedicating the Week Ahead to activities that will be coming to a close as August exits and September makes its end-of-the-week debut. Some will continue until after the Labor Day holiday, but most will making a quiet exit only to reappear again next year at the start of a new season. So […]
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