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Hot Cider and Cool Breezes

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Just ten days and counting until Thanksgiving and the Island is already reflecting the holiday atmosphere. Days are of course shorter now and there is, for the first time this season, an autumnal nip in the air. Passing by Waterside Market in Vineyard Haven, its easy to be lured inside for a cup of their hot mulled cider by the spicy aroma that escapes each time the door is opened. Tisbury’s wild turkey populations seem restless and flocks can often be seen crossing from one side of the Edgartown Road to the other as if they’re unable to decide where best to roost.

If you’ve not started planning your Thanksgiving feast you at least may want to turn your attention to what you’ll be serving for dessert. Island bakers and bakeries are taking orders for pies, offering old favorites such as apple and pumpkin along with more exotic options such as white chocolate pumpkin cheesecake from Cakes by Liz. Order now, the holiday will be here before you know it!

Meanwhile there’s still lots to do during the lengthening Island nights. Irish music fans have a lot to look forward to this week: Over at the Katharine Cornell Theater Buille with special guest Karan Casey performs in concert in at the Katharine Cornell Theater as the KCT Concerts series continues to bring live music to the Vineyard Haven stage on Friday November 20th. If you can’t wait, be sure to catch the weekly Irish session that take place every Wednesday at Offshore Ale. While you’re there, order a few rounds of their fresh shucked oysters to go with the house-brewed ale.

If you feel like the luck of the Irish is upon you head on over to Casino Night at the Edgartown Yacht Club. The Friday event benefits the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls and the $10 admission includes a light harvest supper. How can you lose!

Autumn on Lagoon Pond

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Autumn Leaves and Sunshine

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Another busy week approaches as we dive into mid-November. The cool, sunny days still hold a kernel of warmth at their core making it fun to just be outdoors. Lots of activity on the bike paths and even the beaches are still attracting their share of strollers and sea-shell hunters. I’ll be heading out this weekend searching for scallop shells that with a touch of gold spray paint and jaunty red bow make great holiday ornaments and gift tie-ons.

Even if you missed Part I last week, don’t forego the chance to revisit the world of the dashing Rhett Butler and tempestuous Scarlett O’Hara at the West Tisbury Library this Monday Nov. 9th for a free screening of Gone With the Wind, Part II. Popcorn is provided but bring lots of hankies.

On Wednesday Nov. 11th chef Levon Wallace from the Water Street restaurant at the Harborview Hotel stops by Le Roux in Vineyard Haven to share some of his expertise. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, its always good to pick up a few pointers from the pros.

Thursday finds West Tisbury poet laureate and theVineyard Gazette’s DAW quatrain-ist, Dan Waters, reading his poems, great and small at the Oak Bluffs Library.

The week wraps up with a free guided “winter’ walk out at the Polly Hill Arboretum. It’s always fun to explore a familiar landscape in an unfamiliar season with someone knowledgeable about all the hidden treasures, so easy to overlook. The walks begin at 10 am and run a little over an hour so you’ll still have time to celebrate National Gaming Day over at the OB Library where you can brush up on your chess, Wii and other games.

Wrap up the day with a stop at the Vineyard Playhouse to see what the 4th Grade Theater project has in store this year or support the Plum Hill School out at Nectar’s where Chris Velan and special guests take the stage. Till next week…

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MV’s on Autumn Hours

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Hope you all remembered to ‘fall back’ an hour on November 1st!

A look at MVOL’s calendar makes it clear however that the lost hour of daylight hasn’t put a damper on Island socializing. In fact, more seems to be going on after dark than ever.

The week kicks off Tuesday, November 3rd with Piano Night at Che’s Lounge featuring Island favorite David Stanwood. Come listen in the living room-style performance space, treat yourself to a great cup of coffee to keep the conversation flowing and have a mellow mid-week night out. Or, if your in the mood for something more lively, get your dancing shoes on and drop by the Island House Bar & Grill in Oak Bluffs for a spin around the dance floor at Marla’s Dance Café.

The warm neighborly atmosphere at Offshore Ale kicks up a notch Wednesdays at Offshore Ale when Greg and Mary fill the comfy space with the sounds of Ireland. Snag a seat by the cozy fire and call it your lucky day.

Wondering what wines to serve with holiday dinners? Well wonder no more. Join Ted Oceki of Classic Wine Company & chef Michael Brisson this Thursday, November 5th for a Chef’s Perspective on Choosing Wines at l’etoile restaurant in Edgartown.

The week winds up on a high note on Saturday, November 7th at Sharky’s in Edgartown for the first ever Wingfest. Don’t miss the fun as and the tasty wings at this all you can eat fundraiser for the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club. You vote on your favorite–winning wings will be added to Sharky’s menu for the coming year. Cash bar and tee-shirts too!

Sated with wings, head over to the Katharine Cornell Theater in Vineyard Haven for a 7:30 pm showing of Medicine for Melancholy. Check out the synopsis/trailer and see if you don’t agree if this doesn’t look like the perfect date flick. See you at the movies!