Ahh, April. April is our 30th National Poetry month. There will be many related events. Don’t forget that April 30 is poem in your pocket day. Carry a poem with you and stop anyone you see on the street or in the store and read the poem to them. My favorite month.
In conjunction with that information, I just might bring a poem written by my friend Ambrose William Seward. I have known Ambrose since he was 11 years old. He is now a grownup. He is an excellent writer and photographer.
Speaking of photographers, congratulations to our own Ray Ewing, Vineyard Gazette photojournalist and editor. Ray has won an award from the New England Newspaper and Press Association as photo journalist of the year. One of the people Ray credits as a mentor is Chris Baer who worked with him at our high school. So much talent on Island!
I cannot forget to mention that the Kate Taylor Experience will have a show on April 11 off-Island at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod in South Yarmouth. Not too far if you want to see the Great Kate.
In more music news, our Martha’s Vineyard Museum offers Conversations with an Island Jazz Man on Thursday, April 2 at 5 p.m. The very knowledgeable Dave Kish will relate stories of his long history of growing up on Island, his friendships, music, jobs and other island memorabilia. Get your reservation in to reserve a seat.
There will be a No Kings rally at Five Corners on Saturday, March 28 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
We lost another great man last week. Sgt. Joel M. Roche of the Edgartown police department has passed. He was compassionate and devoted to his family and his work. May his memory be a blessing.
This article appears in March 27, 2026.