March 2010

March 5th - 7th
"Italy at Your Table"
Jan Buhrman of Martha's Vineyard's Kitchen Porch-Culinary Experiences warmly invites you to
"Italy at Your Table" presented by Le Baccanti, explorers of the Authentic Italian Experience.
go to www.culinary-experiences.com for more information.



March 12th - 14th
The Martha's Vineyard Winter Film Festival

May 2010

May 9th - 19th
The Art of Flowers at Featherstone Center for the Arts
Please join us for our gallery show: The Art of Flowers with guest curator Holly Alaimo.
The opening reception is Sunday, May 9th from 4PM-6PM.

May 14th & 15th
The Martha's Vineyard California Wine Experience
Featuring more than 50 wineries pouring their best at the quaint restaurant Atria located across the street from the Hob Knob.  Go to www.mvcaliwineexperience.com for all the details. Hotel rates for that weekend start at just $175/night including full farm fresh breakfast and afternoon tea.

May 23rd
Oak Bluffs Memorial Day Five Kilometer Road Race and One Mile Fun Run
Race begins at 10 am, preceded by the Fun Run  Number and free T-Shirt pickup at the Wesley Hotel, May 22, 3-6 pm; day of race, prior to start. $15 if pre-registered; $20 if registered at day of race. To pre-register and further information, call Roger Wey at 508-693-7887

May 27th - 29th
Polly Hill Arboretum Starts a New Season
Plants, People, and Opportunities, new volunteer introduction will be held on May 27; Plant Sale and the Opening of the Visitor Center on May 28.  Come celebrate spring!

June 2010

June 3rd
Supper with the Sisters
Don’t miss The Sisters engaging humorous tales of living with the daily struggle of a habit from the perspective of a nun’s habit.  Sister Maurice shares her insights on the journey of recovery with her characteristic humor and energy.  Her message for “living the program” is guaranteed to touch your heart and soul.

Reservations required. Space is limited and we expect this evening to sell out. To purchase tickets call 508-693-8580 or go to www.vineyardhouse.org

All proceeds will go to the Vineyard House Building Fund.

June 17th
A Taste of the Vineyard Gourmet Stroll
The Taste of the Vineyard is the kick-off to the Vineyard's summer social season!  The Island's finest restaurants, caterers and beverage purveyors can all be found in the same place at the same time for this one night only. This is your chance to sample the Vineyard's best food, wine and hand-crafted beers as you catch up with old friends after a long, cold winter.  Cruising through the tents, you'll savor a "Taste" from more than 75 outstanding fine food and beverage participants. 
Then, you can dance off all those calories with the hottest band around - Jerry Bennett and the Sultans of Swing.  And, for great memories of the Taste of the Vineyard, photographer Joe Mikos will be there with his famous couch and "Shoot Yourself" camera.  Your photos are available for purchase on line the very next day! 
Tickets to the Taste of the Vineyard go on sale on May 15.  Don't wait or hesitate - tickets for the Taste of the Vineyard are limited and it's always a sell-out!  You must be 21 to attend.  Under 30?  Bring your ID! A Taste of the Vineyard Gourmet Stroll - $150 per person

June 19th
Oak Bluffs Harbor Festival & Fireworks Night
Celebrate Harbor Fest, OB's annual celebration with food, music and vendors displaying their wares. Kickoff to the long days of summer with live bands, arts & crafts vendors, food and family fun. Stroll between the water's edge and the gingerbread cottages of Oak Bluffs. Everything from clothing & jewelry to artwork and beach supplies -- the Harborfest has it all. Raindate is June 20.

The fun at dark with Fireworks Night at Ocean Park. For more info call 508-693-3392. Admission is free, starts at noon.

June 24th
Opening Night at the YARD
Save the date: An evening of Dance, Theater,and Opera, honoring Claudia Miller
 

July 2010

July 4th

Parade down Main Street in Edgartown begins at 5PM

Barbeque from 4PM - 8PM
Old Whaling Church Lawn, Edgartown

Edgartown on the Fourth is classic Americana and  Fella Caters offers you a classic American cookout - burgers and dogs with all the fixins' and much more! 

Bring the family, spread out your blanket and relax and enjoy a great meal while waiting for the parade to start.  Free marching band concerts in the Old Whaling Church before and after the parade are fun for the whole family. 

Food is sold and served a la carte and tickets are not needed to attend.  It's a great place to have a casual dinner after the parade and before the fireworks! Admission is free. 

Fireworks Display Over Edgartown Harbor - 9PM

July 6th and Each Tuesday in July and August
Featherstone Flea & Fine Arts Market
Please join us on Tuesdays where vendors offer their wares and art for sale on the Featherstone campus. Fine art, folk art, photography, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, antiques, collectibles and so much more! 9:30 am to 2 pm.  Admission is free and all are welcome. Free parking too.

July 10th
Oak Bluffs Art District Gallery Stroll
Stroll the Arts District on Dukes County Ave., adjacent to downtown Oak Bluffs and the Gingerbread cottages. A wonderful way to explore the District's galleries. 4 - 7 pm. Free to all.

July 17th
Meal in the Meadow
Save the date: Meals in the Meadow, 2010. You are invited to make a difference! Join us for The
Farm Institute's premier buffet dinner and auction to benefit our education programs. Fabulous food by Buckley's Gourmet Catering and special local chefs.

July 21st
VNA Clambake at the Field Gallery
The Vineyard Nursing Association invites you to their tasty annual clambake at the Field Gallery in West Tisbury. Ticket price is $125 or a table of 8 for $900. Event will be catered by Martha's Vineyard Clambake Company.

July 22nd - 24th
2010 Monster Shark Tournament
The 24nd Annual Monster Shark will be held in Oak Bluffs. This event is the largest offshore sport fishing event in New England and draws hundreds of participants and on lookers to Oak Bluffs. Several State and IGFA All-Tackle World Records have been set in previous events and the excitement level is high for 2010!

August 2010
 

August 2nd
Possible Dreams Auction
Save the Date: For Martha's Vineyard's own celebrity-based auction now in its 32nd year! 

August 18th
Grand Illumination
Gather at the MV Camp Meeting Association's Tabernacle for a sing-along followed by the annual Grand Illumination when the hundreds of lanterns hung on gingerbread cottage porches are lit. This tradition, dating from the turn of the 19th century, will delight the whole family. Sing along starts around 7 pm and the lanterns are lit at dark.

August 19th - 22nd
149th Annual Agricultural Society Fair
Rides, games, live music, livestock, competitions, craft demonstrations, food, shopping, art show, and awards for homegrown vegetables, fruits, flowers and homemade goodies. And of course, the ever popular dog show. There's truly something for everybody.

August 20th
Fireworks at Ocean Park in Oak Bluffs
This is a fun night to spend out with family and friends. Oak Bluffs is a great place to do it. Grab dinner at one of the many fine restaurants in the area, then maybe an ice cream... and then head over to the park for the show. the Vineyard Haven Band in the gazebo begins at 8 pm, fireworks at dark! It is truly one of the best events of the summer.

Admission is free. Sponsored by the Oak Bluffs Fireman's Civic Association. Come one come all! Music starts at 8 pm

September 2010

September 9th - 12th
Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival
And the movies are just the beginning.
They will be followed by post “conversations” that bring together guests from film, media, and art to discuss and debate with the audience the issues, cultural idiosyncrasies, and triumphs of the cultures revealed by the extraordinary series of films.
The entertainment will continue right outside the screening venues in downtown Vineyard Haven in the festival’s “Walking Festival District”, where Main Street will be alive with local shops and restaurants hosting special events, cocktail parties, artist showcases, live music and more.
Martha’s Vineyard is the perfect location for our multi-day festival, with its amazing beaches, sunsets, spectacular restaurants, unique shops, and highly engaging community.
For more information please visit us at: www.mvfilmfest.com

September 18th
Tivoli Day Festival
An annual celebration of summer’s end on Circuit Avenue featuring: live music, arts, crafts great food and family fun. Saturday, September 18, 2009, noon until 8 pm all along Circuit Ave which will be closed to traffic. Music is at the Third World Trading end of the street from thought the day.

October 2010
 

October 8th - 10th
7th Annual Art of Chocolate Festival
If you love chocolate you won't want to miss Featherstone's 7th Annual Art of Chocolate Festival.  Friday Oct. 8 Preview Party, general admission Oct. 9th. Stay tuned for details.

October 10th
Columbus Day 5K Road Race & Fun Run
Join us for the annual Columbus Day 5K Road Race and one mile Fun Run to benefit the Island Affordable Housing Fund. This is a T.A.C. certified race around East Chop with sweeping panoramic views! In addition to the 5K Road Race, the 1 mile Fun Run starts at 10:30 am. and a 5K Walk starts at 11 am. $15-pre-registration, Saturday October 9th 3-5 pm or $20 on day of race 9-10 am (register at the Wesley Hotel in Oak Bluffs.)