News Briefs
Taylor Time at the Old Whaling Church
August 21, 2019
Livingston Taylor has been playing music on the Vineyard for over 50 years and he will continue playing here on Friday, August 23 at the Old Whaling Church.
Former Tisbury Police Officer Sues the Town
August 20, 2019
A former Tisbury police lieutenant has filed a lawsuit in federal court against the town claiming civil rights violations and breach of contract.
Tribal Chairman Named as Panelist in Iowa Forum
August 20, 2019
Cheryl Andrews-Maltais, chairman of the Wampanoag tribe, was selected to be a panelist at the Frank LaMere Native American Presidential Forum.
Felix Neck Preschool Set to Open
August 19, 2019
Felix Neck will be opening the doors of a new nature-based preschool on Sept. 3.
Endowment Launches New Impact Grants
August 19, 2019
The Permanent Endowment will launch a new class of impact grants in the $15,000 to $25,000 range.
U.S. Slave Song Project
August 15, 2019
Jim Thomas and the U.S. Slave Song Project will bring a special performance of 1854 A Folk Opera to Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs on Friday, August 23, beginning at 5 p.m.
Blast Off in Oak Bluffs
August 15, 2019
The skies above Oak Bluffs will turn all manner of bright colors and shapes on Friday, August 16 at the annual Oak Bluffs fireworks.
Music on Main Street
August 15, 2019
The Port Hunter keeps the scene rolling on Main street in Edgartown with local music and bands from off-Island.
Driving While Black
August 15, 2019
On Wednesday, August 21, the Martha's Vineyard Film Festival continues its summer series with a new documentary by director Ric Burns entitled Driving While Black.
Ronald K. Brown Returns to the Island
August 15, 2019
In 2015, the Yard invited Ronald K. Brown and his company Evidence to perform on the Vineyard.
ACE Names New Director
August 15, 2019
Holly Bellebuono has been named the new executive director of ACE MV, the adult education organization announced this week.
Please Adopt Us
August 8, 2019
The adoption news of the week is that our special needs cat, the Earl of Cecil, has found his forever home.