Friday, February 15, 2013
Our Events calendar is the place to find what's happening on the Island every day of the week. Here are some tips for the weekend, including free movies, a concert for lovers and more.
Friday, Feb. 15, 2013: The Secret Garden, 7:00 pm, Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, 100 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd, Oak Bluffs, $10. Free Friday Movie: Roman Holiday, 7:00 pm, Chilmark Free Public Library, 522 South Rd, Chilmark. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 Enchanted Isle: The Story of Martha's Vineyard is one of the exhibitions opening at 10:00 am at the Martha's Vineyard Museum, 59 School St, Edgartown, $6. The Martha's Vineyard 20 Miler starts at 11:00 am at the Steamship Authority, 1 Water St, Vineyard Haven. $40 to race, benefits local youth causes. The Princess Poo-Poo-Ly Ukulele Band performs Love Songs at 2 p.m. at the Oak Bluffs Public Library, 56R School St, Oak Bluffs, free. The Secret Garden, 4:00 pm, Martha's Vineyard …
Friday, February 8, 2013
Reuben sandwiches, carrot ginger soup and more lunch specials to warm you on this chilly Vineyard day.
Scottish Bakehouse: Soup: linguica chickpea; white bean; mushroom barley. Mocha Motts OB: Soup: Carrot ginger. Little House Cafe: Soup: Curried red lentil with coconut milk. Black Dog Bakery and Cafe: Reuben with sauerkraut, Russian dressing, and swiss cheese on rye with fries. Soup: Chicken dumpling. Shiretown Meats: meatloaf, Texas BBQ brisket, steak tips, and BBQ beef deluxe. Waterside Market: Soup: Tomato basil; vegetable beef; turkey vegetable;, turkey chili - Island-famous chili topped with Provolone cheese and served with cornbread; broccoli cheddar - cream of broccoli and cheddar; French onion. Editor's note: If you are a manager of a local restaurant and want to contribute to the daily lunch specials, email Kat McCourt.
A Farmers-in-Training program, another installment of Free Friday Movies and more happenings today on the Vineyard.
1. This afternoon bring the kids to The FARM Institute for their Farmers-in-Training program, from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. Engage in afternoon chores and special farm projects including oxen training. Great for ages 10 and over. Cost is $15. Pre-registration is highly recommended, call (508)627-7007 ext. 109 to reserve a spot. 2. Engage in community and great food at the Grace Episcopal Church's Community Soup Supper tonight from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm. The meal is free and includes soup, salad, bread and dessert. For more information or to donate or volunteer call (508)693-0332. 3. Chilmark Library presents another installment in their Free Friday Movies Series with a 1946 Hithcock film, starring Ingrid Bergman playing a troubled beauty recruited …
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Enjoy a documentary, learn about decoy making and more happenings on Martha's Vineyard today.
Today is Send A Card To A Friend Day! 1. Head over to Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary this morning from 10:00 am - 11:00 am for a chilly Winter Walk with naturalist Susie Bowman. Nature walk is free for members and for non-members the cost is $5. Call (508)627-4850 or visit massaudubon.org/felixneck for more information. 2. The Vineyard Haven Library will host Children's Crafts this afternoon from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, for ages 5 to 11. Weekly on Thursdays; call (508) 696-4211 for more information. 3. Greg Orcutt will presenting a talk from 5:30pm to 7pm on the making of Martha's Vineyard Decoys at the Martha's Vineyard Museum in Edgartown tonight at 5:30 pm. A reception will follow. Cost for members is $8 and $12 for non-members. Call (…
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Take a break and meditate, enjoy some salsa dancing and more happenings on the Vineyard today.
1. There is a cooking demonstration at LeRoux today from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Learn from Bernadette Cormie, owner of Herring Run Kitchen & Provisions and Director of Food Services at MVRHS. For details and more information call (508) 693-0030. 2. The Vineyard Haven Library with continue its Anime Movie Afternoons today at 3pm with "The Secret World of Arrietty," a remake of the magical fairy tale "The Borrowers", as seen through the keen, imaginative eye of Japanese writer and director, Hayao Miyazaki. Rated G. Great for all ages. Movie is 95 minutes. Call (508)696-4211 for more information or visit vhlibrary.org. 3. This afternoon from 3:30pm to 5pm, the Yoga Barn in West Tisbury presents Meditation is Medicine. Explore different …
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Take a beading class, enjoy an author's reading and more happenings today on Martha's Vineyard.
Today is ! 1. Enjoy the weekly 'Soup Suppers' dinner at 5:30 p.m. tonight at the Chilmark Community Church in Chilmark. FREE. Call 508-645-3100 for more information. 2. Dad's Group takes place tonight at the MV Community Services Family Center (at the side entrance of the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School). A playgroup for dad's and their kids. Run by a dad volunteer, includes complimentary dinner for all. No registration required. Free. Call (508) 693-7900 ext. 288 for more information; 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. 3. There is an Author's Reading with Laura Wainwright tonight at the Vineyard Haven Library. She will be reading from a selection of essays from "Home Bird: Four Seasons on Martha's Vineyard." 7:00 pm. 4. The Russian Winter Film…
Monday, February 4, 2013
Learn about bookmaking, attend a healthy diet workshop and more events on the Vineyard.
1. The Mansion House Health Club will hold a Senior Strength Class this morning at 10:00 am. Learn about exercises that build strong muscles and promote bone density. Participate in exercises to help prevent falls and increase physical confidence. Hosted by certified personal trainer Ann Richards. Cost is $11 and free to health club members. Visit mvmansionhouse.com for more information. 2. The the Basics of Bookmaking at Featherstone Center for the Arts this afternoon at 3:30 pm. Larissa Bernat will lead the class. Cost is $30. Pre-registration is highly recommended, call (508)693-1850 to reserve a spot. For more information visit featherstoneart.org. 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. 3. The Old Whaling Church is hosting the Edgartown Community …
Sunday, February 3, 2013
From winter walks to open pottery studios, there are a number of things to do on the Vineyard today.
1. The famous lobster rolls from Grace Church are back for one day only! Enjoy Winter Lobster Rolls this afternoon from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Lobster roll, chips and a beverage is $15. Assorted pies are $4 per slice. For large orders or to arrange a pick-up order call (508)693-0332. 2. The Russian Winter Film Series at the Edgartown Library continues today at 1:30pm with Russian master filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky's haunting, meditative film that uses Sci-fi to raise complex questions about humanity and existence; directed by Andrei Zvyagintsev; Russia, 2003. Adults only. Free. Call 508-627-4221 for more information. 3. This afternoon, there is a Land Bank Winter Walk at Ocean View Farm Preserve in Chilmark at 1 p.m. Get outside and enjoy a …
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Learn to prune your blueberry bushes, attend a Winter Auction night, and more happenings on the Vineyard today.
Today is Groundhog Day! 1. Take part in the Saturday Art Adventure at Featherstone Center for the Arts this morning from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Today the group will explore penguins and polar bears, led by Miss Lani Carney. Perfect for ages 3 to 8. Cost is $45. Pre-registration is highly recommended, call (508)693-1850 to reserve a spot. For more information visit featherstoneart.org. 2. This morning the Howes House in West Tisbury will host their Annual Black History Month Breakfast and Program at 9:30 am. Dr. Virginius Bray Thornton III, founding member of SNCC will present a talk on "Women of Interest: Past, Present, and Future". Breakfast and program is hosted by The League of Women Voters of Martha's Vineyard. 9:00 am - League …
Friday, February 1, 2013
Mini Golf at the Oak Bluffs Library, a pancake dinner and more happenings today on the Vineyard.
1. Tonight head to the Oak Bluffs Library from 5pm to 8pm to Celebrate the Launch of their new website and logo, complete with food, drink and an 18-hole mini golf course! Refreshments and door prizes. Cost is $15 for an individual and $25 for a couple; 21-years-old and older event. Call (508)693-0085 for more information or visit oakbluffslibrary.org. 2. Grace Episcopal Church in Vineyard Haven will host a Community Soup Supper tonight at 5:00 pm. Gather with the community and enjoy soup, salad, bread and dessert. Free. For more information, to donate, or to volunteer call (508)693-0332. 3. There will be a Pancake Dinner tonight in the Edgartown School Cafeteria5:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Munch on pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee and juice. …
