News Briefs

Rise Up and Dance

April 6, 2016

Dancers from the RISE Dance Company will perform their award-winning competition choreography on Sunday, April 10 at the Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center.

Schools, Theatre

Shrek and Schoolhouse Rock: Theatre to Get Schooled By

April 6, 2016

Two grammar school plays are set to hit the stages this weekend — Shrek and Schoolhouse Rock.

Community

Tartan Day Celebration

April 6, 2016

On April 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. it’s time to get Scottish at the new Edgartown Library for Tartan Day.

Community

Sexual Assault Awareness Walk

April 6, 2016

The fourth annual Sexual Assault Awareness Walk begins at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, April 10.

Community

Get Educated at Hospital Health Fair

April 6, 2016

Helicopter tours, kids’ yoga, acupuncture and proper hand washing techniques all in one place?

Art

Art by Island Art Teachers

April 6, 2016

Featherstone Center for the Arts is holding an opening reception for its new spring show featuring Martha’s Vineyard art teachers.

Community, Theatre

Wicked Good Cabaret Performs Last Show for This Season

April 6, 2016

The final Wicked Good Cabaret event at the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse takes place this weekend, on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Police/Court

Teen Injured in Oak Bluffs Car Crash

April 5, 2016

A 17-year-old was air lifted to a Boston area hospital Monday night with serious injuries after a single car crash in Oak Bluffs, state police said. The Coast Guard was called in to assist with the medevac from the Martha's Vineyard Hospital during poor weather conditions.

Community

Rep. Timothy Madden Joins Tuesdays in the Newsroom

April 4, 2016

Rep. Timothy Madden, who represents Martha’s Vineyard in the Massachusetts legislature, will be the featured guest for this week’s Tuesdays in the Newsroom event held at the Gazette office on April 5.

Business