The doors are open at M.V. Museum
By Lucas Thors
The Martha’s Vineyard Museum never stopped celebrating the rich uniqueness of the Island, but now folks can immerse themselves in the arts, culture, and history of our home in person.
After the museum...
You’re gonna need a bigger screen
By Isabel Gitten
A whirl of a projector and the crackling of a radio piped in from a transmitter filled the M.V. Ice Arena parking lot. Families and friends gathered in their cars to stare...
The show goes on
By Isabel Gitten
The show must go on at the M.V. Film Society, and executive director Richard Paradise is enthusiastic about continuing to bring cultural arts to the Island this fall. September’s lineup includes the...
Under the sea
By Gwyn McAllister
You can't possibly walk past Benjamin McCormick's Under the Surface Gallery in Menemsha without being drawn inside by the colorful photos featured both on the front porch and beckoning from the open-fronted...
Explore the Oak Bluffs Arts District
By Gwyn McAllister
The Oak Bluffs Arts District may not be hosting its annual strolls this summer, but the Dukes County Ave. neighborhood is still a great place to take a stroll anytime, away from...
Artists Colin Ruel and Nettie Kent open a new gallery
By Gwyn McAllister
Anyone familiar with the village of Menemsha surely knows the tiny Harbor Craft Shop next to the Bite, which operated for decades under the amiable oversight of owner/artisan Roberta Morgan. Now retired...
Festival round-up
If you think the Martha’s Vineyard season ends after August — think again. From beer, food, wine, and chocolate, there are plenty of themed festivals that extend the local season well into the fall...
Cycling on Martha’s Vineyard: Do’s, don’ts, and must-sees
By Kelsey Perrett
From seaside vistas to pastoral farm fields to dense oak forests, some would say the scenery of Martha’s Vineyard is best enjoyed while rolling by on two tires. We love exercise, we...
Cousen Rose ends the season with a retrospective
By Brooks Robards
Cousen Rose Gallery in Oak Bluffs ends the season with a retrospective that showcases most of its 17 artists. “This was an incredible summer for selling art,” said owner Zita Cousens in...
International Film Festival spotlights other cultures
By Brooks Robards
Now in its 14th year, the M.V. International Film Festival, playing through Sunday, Sept. 8, brings a welcome bounty of foreign films to the Island. The festival screenings provide fascinating windows into...
