Behind the scenes at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival
Eighteen years ago, Island carpenter Thomas Bena and a handful of friends decided they wanted to show the film shorts they’d made, so they put together a small one-day festival for the community. They...
Winter vacation week
Winter vacation brings out the couch potato in all of us. After weeks of Christmas shopping and holiday planning, all while dodging the cold, the days between Christmas and New Year’s are the days...
It’s a ‘Hard Nut’ life
On Saturday, Dec. 23, at 3 pm, the Edgartown library is screening a hilarious, gender-bending, naughty rendition of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker.” The film, “The Hard Nut,” is a ballet choreographed by the Mark Morris Dance...
Skate with Santa
The MVRHS girls ice hockey team invites you to their annual winter wonderland “Skate with Santa.” On Sunday, Dec. 24, head to the M.V. Ice Arena in Oak Bluffs from 11:30 am to 1:30...
Where to celebrate Halloween on Martha’s Vineyard
Every year there are more and more Halloween happenings on-Island. From kids’ crafts to community parades to late-night parties, there’s almost an overwhelming amount going on. We’ve got the all-inclusive list. Let the festivities...
Dark comedy concludes Monday Night Specials at the Vineyard Playhouse
A new play by actress Brooke Adams will complete the Vineyard Playhouse's series of Monday Night Special play readings. The dark comedy “Dystopian Daze” deals with a wayward teenage girl and her strained relationship...
Carly Simon’s love affair with peonies
Carly Simon says she is to peonies what Holland is to tulips. There are upwards of 400 peonies on her West Tisbury property now, the collection having started with just a few given to...
Can’t miss events this September on Martha’s Vineyard
September is upon us, and fall is in the air, but Martha's Vineyard is still an exciting place to be! Enjoy these early autumn events while the weather is still warm and the crowds...
Autumn events on Martha’s Vineyard
Martha’s Vineyard is known for its summer happenings but autumn is a beautiful time to visit and often easier, with more affordable lodging rates and less traffic. Here's a round up of some of the...
Summer Institute Speaker Series at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center
David Plouffe, former Obama campaign manager will give a talk on the 2016 election. Photo by Kaveh Sardari.
This year’s Summer Institute Speaker Series’ lineup will give policy wonks heart palpitations. Unless otherwise stated, the...
