Jeff Serusa is a photographer with an artist’s eye
“Magic,” was the answer Jeff Serusa, owner of Seaworthy Gallery, gave me when I asked him, “How do you take what you shoot and make it into your final image, into a work of...
‘Is that a Roy swimsuit?’
Like many Islanders, Liane FitzGerald has spent some quality time in a swimsuit. She was a lifeguard at Lucy Vincent Beach for 10 years; it’s probably safe to say she’s spent the majority of...
‘To the New Owners’ is a meditation on gratitude
Pulitzer prizewinning writer Madeleine Blais has spent years examining the art of memoir writing with her journalism students at UMass Amherst, so it’s no surprise that “To the New Owners,” Ms. Blais’ memoir of...
Made on MVY: ‘One Big Home’ documentary
There is no downside to placing reasonable limits on house size.
In his first feature-length documentary, “One Big Home,” Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival founder Thomas Bena makes the case that limiting house size can...
Island Copper brings a global vibe to a unique gallery
The artwork and merchandise are tastefully displayed so as not to overwhelm the space, and the items on offer all benefit from a simplicity of design. “We're a little more home goods in our...
Stone cold beauty: Rumi Sumaq
Melanie Vento and Coco Paniora Salinas of Rumi Sumaq brought their nature-inspired jewelry to Martha’s Vineyard in 2016. Rumi Sumaq means “beautiful stones” in Coco’s native language of Quechua, one of three national languages...
ReFabulous Decor offers upcycled inspiration
In a former life, Anne-Marie Eddy worked in corporate sales. Today she spends her days reimagining new life for vintage finds at ReFabulous Decor, her retail store and studio in Vineyard Haven. And she’s busier...
Ruth Kirchmeier’s passion for printing
“I found my medium late in life,” says artist Ruth Kirchmeier. The octogenarian West Tisbury artist has, for the past three decades, been fully engaged in making and selling woodcut prints, beautiful full-color images...
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,...
Martha’s Vineyard Summer Concert Series lineup
Mavis Staples headlines the concert series this summer. —Chris Strong photography
The official 2018 Martha’s Vineyard Concert Series schedule includes a WMVY 35th Anniversary Benefit Concert featuring Mavis Staples, which will headline the 3rd Annual Martha’s Vineyard...
