When Life and Music Come in Silver and Gold

Island singer-songwriter Jemima James has much to celebrate this summer.

The Story of How a New Pasta Took Shape

Pasta architect Dan Pashman talked at a Cook the Vineyard event about how he invented cascatelli, a new pasta shape.

When Your Partner Is Clay, the Relationship Is Always Artful

Ask ceramicist Jennifer McCurdy what language she speaks best and she will say the language of porcelain.

Soaring on the Wings of Visitors

These days there are many of them among us. Some just arrived for a quick visit, some came earlier in the spring and some stay year-round.

How Six Words Can Tell a Hard Story

Fourteen years ago, Michele Norris started The Race Card Project which asked people from all over the world to write six words on a postcard about their personal attitudes on race.

Community Services Is More Vital Than Ever

Under the leadership of Beth Folcarelli, Martha’s Vineyard Community Services (MVCS) has made important steps forward.

Oh, August

There is a kind of chanting, simmering, persuasive music these August nights which reminds one that although the pinkletinks have to work alone, the crickets, locusts et al, have a symphony orchestra of many virtuosos.

Rooted

That was some serious rain on Monday. I may have heard the word biblical thrown around.

Feeling the Heat of Hell Week

As the sun rose over the fields at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School this week, the usually peaceful morning scene was transformed into “hell week.”

On the Waxwing

During their northward migration and the nesting season, we hear birds before we see them because birds are singing to defend their territory and attract mates.

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