I met the nicest first time visitor to the Island over the weekend. Ryan Dvorak of Arizona came here with our friend Chris Hulbert. The two had met up in New York and attended rock concerts of course. Ryan is delightful. He is a famous inventor and CEO of Slide Anchor. Ryan holds numerous patents in the maritime industry. Unfortunately for us he had to return to Arizona Tuesday night. I am hoping for his visit next summer.
Two pieces of Oak Bluffs news. First, the OBPD had a proud swearing in of officer Tom Hansen. Secondly, the famous Polar Bears of Inkwell beach broke their record for attendance on Monday. Sightings say 491 people attended the morning swim. We should send some food trucks down there for when they come out of the water.
Now, back to our town. The India Rose Collective is on Main street. Earlier this summer, India was thrilled when former First Lady, Michelle Obama, walked into her store. Artist Andrew Rice had his work hanging. Thrills for everyone.
Illumination Night is next Wednesday, August 19. The fireworks are August 21. The Indigo Girls are having a concert on August 29 at the Tabernacle.
If it’s great music you are after, the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Music Society has a concert in Edgartown on Sunday, August 16.
Turns out when I changed my address for column news it wasn’t published. This is it: ngwritermv@ gmail com. Now I expect more news from you all.
The birthday bandwagon pulled along Jen Dunham and Annette Sandrock on Monday, August 10. And wonderful Leigh Smith turns 99 on August 15. Her family is coming from near and far to celebrate with her. Many happy returns.
This article appears in August 14, 2026.