The Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living will hold its first in a series of fall and winter cultural luncheons on Saturday, Oct. 20, from noon to 2 p.m. at The Grill on Main street in Edgartown.

The featured speaker is David R. White, executive and artistic director of the Yard. Mr. White served as executive director and producer of The Dance Theater Workshop in New York city from 1975 to 2003.

For reservations, call Leslie Clapp 508-939-9440.