Despite cold winds and overcast skies, the Kids Derby took place Sunday morning and the kids’ enthusiasm ran high, as the shouts, squeals and exclamations of joy among the young fishermen rose above the rhythmic din of ocean crashing against pier and beach.
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The Island Community Chorus presented its annual holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2 at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown.
December 5, 2012
The students at the Tisbury School had more than just the bare necessities to make Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book come to life. Seventh and eight grade students brought beloved characters Mowgli, Baloo and Shere Kahan to the stage at the school gym on Friday and Saturday.
December 3, 2012
The Performing Arts Center was transformed into the Land of Sweets this weekend for the 15th annual Nutcracker Gala, held Saturday and Sunday at the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School.
December 3, 2012
Crowds packed Post Office Square for the lighting of the Oak Bluffs Christmas tree on Wednesday night. The celebration kicked off with caroling and a performance by the Vineyard Haven Band, and ended with hot chocolate and a visit from Santa at nearby Dreamland.
November 30, 2012
The Rod and Gun readied for shotgun season Sunday with the annual Fall Shoot competition. Shotgun hunting season for deer opened Monday, Nov. 26 and continues through Friday, Dec. 8.
November 29, 2012
Hockey fans found temporarily relief from the NHL lockout last weekend when the semi-pro Cape Cod Bluefins visited the Martha’s Vineyard Arena to host the Danville Dashers.
November 29, 2012
The Martha’s Vineyard Prescribed Fire Partnership conducted a controlled burn at the Long Point Reservation in West Tisbury on Monday. The fire partnership reguarly prescribes burns for the region in order to reduce the potential of wildfires.
November 27, 2012
Kiteboarders took advantage of the wind and surf at Philbin Beach this weekend.
November 25, 2012
Hay rides, birds of prey, wreath making and music were all part of the scene at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary's annual Fall Festival, held Friday.
November 24, 2012
Though Coast Guard crew members spent Thanksgiving day on duty, and in many cases far from home, they took time out Thursday to enjoy a family-style holiday meal in the Station Menemsha mess hall.
November 22, 2012
Last weekend, the Oak Bluffs School treated the audience to a musical version of The Little Mermaid, directed by Shelagh Hackett and Brian Weiland.
November 21, 2012
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary is a destination for all seasons. Now, it hosts the sights and sounds of autumn.
November 20, 2012
Last weekend, a Pancake Breakfast was held at the Agricultural Hall to benefit the West Tisbury School's eighth grade 2014 class trip to England.
November 20, 2012
With just seconds left in the game, Martha's Vineyard defeated the Nantucket Whalers Saturday to retain the Island Cup. Nantucket dominated play for the much of the game, leading the home team 26-14 in the third quarter.
November 17, 2012
The Tisbury School presented a two-act show last Friday night: Bears Beware and Waking Sleeping Beauty!
November 14, 2012
On Saturday, Nov. 10 Polly Hill Arboretum executive director Tim Boland led the first in a series of free winter walks at the arboretum, allowing visitors to explore the grounds in the off-season
November 13, 2012