Music at the museum
In 1800, a ship’s fiddler named William Litten sailed with the British India fleet. On Tuesday, the Flying Elbows will perform some of his tunes at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum as part of a...
The Quins perform at the Ritz Saturday
South Shore–based band the Quins will come to the Vineyard to perform a concert at the Ritz in Oak Bluffs on Saturday, June 1, as part of their See Ya Never summer tour. The...
Summer theater at the M.V. Playhouse
A little poetry, a good dose of comedy, some Shakespeare, and a generous helping of the blues. The Martha's Vineyard Playhouse summer season will offer a well-rounded schedule of entertainment, with something for everyone.
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A little Monday night music
With a cool breeze coming in the open front door, the Ritz hosted a new band last Monday night, the Cottage City Collective. Well, the band members are not entirely new to Island ears,...
Legendary folk-rock artist Richard Thompson at the Old Whaling Church
Richard Thompson, legendary folk-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter, will come to the Old Whaling Church on Thursday, June 27, for a solo acoustic show. Thompson’s career began more than 50 years ago, fusing traditional Celtic...
Leonardo Sandoval dances the Yard
All you need to do is look at the photograph of Leonardo Sandoval to discover a few key aspects of his work. First is that he clearly uses a dancer’s whole body as a...
The Ritz gets back to its roots
The Ritz, the year-round bar that anchors the entrance to Circuit Avenue in Oak Bluffs experienced a bit of an identity crisis this past year. It underwent a significant renovation almost a year ago,...
More than dancing happens at the Yard this summer
If you thought the Yard in Chilmark was just a dance venue, think again; there’s also some great live music going on this summer. In the past, the Yard hosted Island-based bands such as...
‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ onstage at the M.V. Playhouse
Laughter abounds in “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” which even in its title sounds more than a little absurd. This laughter-provoking farce by well-known playwright Christopher Durang is a rollicking story essentially...
Here’s what you need to know about Beach Road Weekend
What time does Beach Road Weekend start and end?
The festival starts Friday, August 9, at 4 pm, with a screening of the film “Jaws” at 6:30 pm, accompanied by a live performance by the...
