Inspired by Martha’s Vineyard’s most famous musical family, the new documentary Born Into the Gig follows five performers who grew up in the orbit of their superstar parents and grandparents before seeking their own creative spotlights.

From July 4 through July 10, a new group show at the art gallery pays tribute to Jaws production designer Joe Alves.

Two key Martha’s Vineyard nonprofits, Island Grown Initiative and the Island Food Pantry, announced this week that they will merge in 2021.

It’s not business as usual in the village; in fact hotels, restaurants and shops are offering innovative ways to keep downtown hopping this summer.

Massachusetts is making good on its promise to repay towns for costs incurred as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic this spring. Tisbury has received $65,080.

There’s still time to catch the FILMusic Festival, which closes Wednesday night after a week-long virtual run.

For Islanders over age 65, the Covid-19 pandemic carries extra risks — not only of potentially fatal infection, but from loneliness, financial insecurity and depression. “There’s a real issue around social isolation,” said Cindra Trish, executive director of the advocacy group Healthy Aging MV.

Ordinarily, the opening of summer is synonymous with art strolls and artist receptions at galleries all over the Island.

Ella Fitzgerald, Gordon Lightfoot, the Dover Quartet and siblings Ben and Sally Taylor are among the documentary subjects in this week’s FILMusic festival.

Two-term incumbent Tisbury selectman Melinda Loberg lost her bid for another term to Larry Gomez at the annual town election.