Wednesday, June 20, 2012
This year, June 20th is the longest day of the year
You may or may not know that June 20 is the 2012 summer solstice. You have probably heard the words summer solstice a few hundred times in your life, but do you actually know what the term means? Let Martha's Vineyard Patch be your dictionary. On the most basic level, the summer solstice is the first day of summer. Yes that's right, spring does span into June, and high school summer vacation technically starts before the season it is named for. The reason it's the first day of summer is where defining the solstice becomes a bit complicated. Many people refer to the summer solstice as the longest day of the year. Of course there are no more than 24 hours that separate June 19 and June 21, 2012. It's the sunlight that counts. On the day of …
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Celebrate summer and local food at a Slowfood MV picnic on Thursday
A picnic celebrating local food and the coming of the season will take place on Thursday in one of the most beautiful spots on Martha’s Vineyard. The Allen Farm in Chilmark is known for its amazing vistas of the Atlantic Ocean across the rolling fields and the salt-water pond. In honor of the summer solstice, Slowfood MV is inviting the community to enjoy those views along with fresh vibrant food harvested and raised by local farmers. There will be tours of the farm and windmill and field games for children. Live music will begin at 6 pm with Good Night Louise and Barbara Hoy and Don Groover. Tickets are $10/ person or $25 for a family and includes Grey Barn pork, Allen Farm chicken and North Tabor Farm greens. Bring a side dish or dessert…
Monday, June 18, 2012
Oak Bluffs kicked off the summer with Harbor Fest on Saturday
On Saturday Oak Bluffs held its 7th annual Summer Solstice. Circuit Ave was blocked to traffic so restaurants could provide outdoor seating. Bands played on stage and on the sidewalk. Later that night community members watched fireworks at the harbor.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Bring the kids to celebrate the solstice this weekend with a festival of faeries
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Friday, June 15, 2012
Celebrate the Solstice with the Fae on Martha's Vineyard at the 2nd annual Midsummer Faerie Festival to be held in Washington Park in Oak Bluffs (Adjacent to the harbor and Our Market, at the corner of East Chop Dr. and New York Ave). On Saturday, June 16th from 10 am - 5 pm, there will be free music, marionettes, fire dancers, a Magic Show, a Solstice Ritual, bubbles and children’s crafts (make a fairy wand or house). The ocean breezes are whispering that Glimmer the Fairy is on her way. This magical water sprite lives at the ocean’s edge, glides about on the Island’s breezes and hides in the mist. She’ll enchant you with wonder, dreams and fairy dust! Glimmer will appear throughout the day. Faerie time is much different than ours - so …
