In one of several leadership changes this summer, Martha's Vineyard Regional High School has promoted Elliott Bennett, a science teacher at the school since 2000, to an assistant principal role.

The Coogan family, owners of the nearby Wharf Pub and Restaurant, plan to open a restaurant named Rockfish at 11 North Water street in downtown Edgartown.

On August 13 through 15, the Mixed Magic Theatre presents Fate Comes Knocking, a production featuring excerpts of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s writing and a presentation of other leaders and historic figures.

Rev. Otis Moss III, senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, will be Union Chapel’s guest preacher on Sunday, August 10, at 10 a.m., with an organ prelude at 9:40 a.m.

The Gay Head Gallery will present a reception and benefit for Defenders of Wildlife on Sunday, August 10, from 5 to 7 p.m.

On Sunday, August 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. the Field Gallery in West Tisbury will host a reception for artists Traeger di Pietro and Craig Mooney.

The Island Theater Workshop presents a benefit performance of Peter Pan on Friday, August 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center.

Locally raised and harvested foods are the focus in a champagne brunch and silent art auction on Sunday, August 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ashley Medowski features her 13th Annual Art Show, Menemsha, Boats + Sea Life, on Sunday, August 10, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Filmmaker Abby Ginzberg will be on hand Sunday when her story of South Africa's Albie Sachs is screened by the Summer Institute Film Series.