I was thrilled when I heard about the Martha’s Vineyard Theater Foundation, a non-profit working to bring the Strand Theatre in Oak Bluffs and the Capawock Theatre in Vineyard Haven back to life. Since the Martha’s Vineyard Theater Foundation announced its plans to raise $1 million dollars to renovate the two theaters, I have ...

I am always excited when new stores open on Martha’s Vineyard, especially when it’s in Oak Bluffs, and even more so when it’s not a t-shirt shop. So, you can imagine my joy when I heard about Driftwood Jewelry opening on Circuit Avenue in May. Not only is the new space simply beautiful — light and airy, with wall colors reminiscent...

All eyes were on Rockfish when it opened late November last Fall. It was the place to meet friends for a drink or dinner. The upstairs bar proved to be quite the hotspot. Many continued to try and enjoy Rockfish, people were loving it. However, there was one thing people were on the fence about, the menu. The small plates and pizza...

With the summer season coming upon us, more and more restaurants are opening up their doors, shaking off the dust of the long winter break. As with this tradition, so comes another on the Island, what we like to call the “chef shuffle.” Many beloved Island chefs find new creative endeavors for the season which can be very exciting ...

Every winter, we say there’s nothing to do on Martha’s Vineyard. However, we all know that’s not true. Sometimes you have to create your own fun or now — you can head to Loft at Dreamland in Oak Bluffs. JB Blau and his team are at it again, creating a playground for adults where Dreamalnd is located (above JB’s MV Chowder Company ...

Many us gasped in horror when we opened our NSTAR bill last month (now Eversource). Everyone I know had an increase, some  greater than others. I think a lot of Islanders have now begun to wonder what they can do to address the added cost when it can be financially challenging to live on Martha’s Vineyard year-round. Well earl...

In late September 2014, James Goff and partner Tanya Chipperfield, began a new chapter at Bob’s Pizza & Subs on Main Street in Vineyard Haven. After cleaning and rearranging the kitchen to suit their needs, Bob’s relaunched on October 9th. Things started slowly, but soon, from word-of-mouth, Bob’s was packing them in, especiall...

Typically January is a bore when living on Martha’s Vineyard year-round, but not this year! With events, wine school, and fun new restaurants, this Winter is moving right along. If you haven’t been to Rockfish yet, make a plan to. It’s definitely the hottest spot on the weekends in Edgartown. It’s usually packed on Friday and Satu...

We’ve all seen the Cape and Islands license plates around, and they’re fine. However, do you really think of Martha’s Vineyard when you see one? I certainly don’t. The lighthouse certainly doesn’t look like any of ours. Did you know that a Martha’s Vineyard Massachusetts license plate is in the works? That there is a contest happen...

Over the Summer months, Island residents were welcomed to participate in the design process for Niantic Park in Oak Bluffs. If you’re wondering which park this is, it’s the one with the basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, and  a bit of open space. The park is getting a complete renovation, and is being funded by Comm...