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Sponsor: West Tisbury Library
At the West Tisbury Library, Monday night is Movie Night with a great line-up of classic films that are fun for all ages. Check in with the library at 508-693-3366 to see what's in store this month.
7 pmWest Tisbury Library, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: West Tisbury Library
Looking for something to do on Saturdays? Come to the West Tisbury Public Library and get creative with crafts. New topic each week. Don't miss the fun! Refreshments too!
10 am - 4 pm, West Tisbury Library, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy an easy walk with Naturalist Susie Bowman on some of the Felix Neck trails while the leaves are down and new vistas have opened up, followed by hot beverages in the recently refurbished Discovery Room.
10:30 am - 11:30 am, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free for members/$3.00 non-members
Benefit for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Sponsor: Offshore Ale
Two of the Island's favorite Irish performers, Greg & Mary, make Wednesday nights special at Offshore. Take a midweek break--come enjoy great music and the welcoming atmosphere of this popular Island eatery and bar.
7 pmOffshore Ale, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: No Cover

Sponsor: Pathways Projects Institutes Ltd.
Greg Watson teaches a series of classes for beginners and experts, to explore drawing the human figure, using a model. Class runs for 4 weeks 6- 8:30 pm.
6 pm - 8:30 pm, Chilmark Tavern, Chilmark
Admission Fee: $35 per class, $120 for the series

Sponsor: Sharky's Cantina
Island favorite Phil Da Rosa and Friends start the weekend off right at Sharky's Cantina, Oak Bluffs. When Friday rolls around stop in, get mellow and enjoy some great food with friends... music starts at 10 pm.
7 pmSharky's Cantina, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: No Cover

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Film Society
A Place of Our Own examines the African American resort community on Martha’s Vineyard and its significance in the life of filmmaker Stanley Nelson.
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm, Katharine Cornell Theatre, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $8/$5 for film society members
Benefit for MV community

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
In every season the landscape at the Polly Hill Arboretum offers something of beauty and interest to visitors. Join staff for a guided walk on the second Saturday of the month to explore the grounds in the "off-season."
10 am - 11 am, Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: KCT Concerts Inc.
Don't miss the opportunity to see Karan Casey and John Doyle in concert in the intimate space of the Katharine Cornell Theater as the KCT Concerts series continues to bring live music to the Vineyard Haven stage.
7:30 pmKatherine Cornell Theater, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $25

Sponsor: MV Multisport, Inc.
Get ready for the 13th Annual Martha's Vineyard 20 Miler Road Race, Saturday February 13th. Race begins at the Vineyard Haven SSA Terminal and the finish is the Oak Bluffs Elementary School.
11:00 am - 4:00 pm, VH-OB, VH & OB
Admission Fee: $40
Benefit for Island Charities

Sponsor: Vineyard Conservation Society
Islanders of all ages are invited to the come out take part in the Vineyard Conservation Society's winter walks. This month join Brendan O'Neill on an exploration of Chilmark's shrinking wetlands.
1 pmChilmark wetlands, Chilmark
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Please join us for our art gallery show: Kiss, Kiss, Hug, Hug Revisited: The Art of Love. The Opening Reception is Sunday, February 14 from 4-6 pm.
12 pm - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Pathways Projects Institutes Ltd.
Fan Ogilvie, West Tisbury Poet Laureate, hosts a reading of Newly Beloved Poems. Bring two copies of a new poem or come to listen. Create a postcard for Valentine's for Haiti: Poems From One Island to Another.
3 pmChilmark Tavern, Chilmark
Admission Fee: Free, donations welcome

Sponsor: MV League of Women Voters
Come and help celebrate the League of Women Voter's 90th Birthday Dinner at Zephrus. Reservations will be accepted between 5 and 9 pm. 20% of the evening's proceeds donated to the League.
5 pm - 9 pm, Zephrus at the Mansion House, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: n/a
Benefit for Marthas Vineyard League of Women Voters

Sponsor: MVWN
Save the Date! MVWN presents Media Fair & Networking Event. Come meet with the media to get the best out of your advertising bucks. Get Support, Get Educated, & Get Connected through MVWN Programs for 2009-2010
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Old Whaling Church - Baylies Room, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: Evening Lecture Series
VH Library Evening Lecture Series presents Andrew McDonnell Adrift in Antarctica: Oceanographic Science and Discovery along the West Antarctic Peninsula.
7 pmVineyard Haven Public Library, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Offshore Ale
Two of the Island's favorite Irish performers, Greg & Mary, make Wednesday nights special at Offshore. Take a midweek break--come enjoy great music and the welcoming atmosphere of this popular Island eatery and bar.
7 pmOffshore Ale, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: No Cover

Sponsor: Cathy Walthers
Meet at the home of Island cook book author Cathy Walthers who will demonstrate the art of soup making. Her new upcoming cook book, 'Soups and Sides' will provide inspiration.
12 noonprivate venue, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: Sharky's Cantina
Island favorite Phil Da Rosa and Friends start the weekend off right at Sharky's Cantina, Oak Bluffs. When Friday rolls around stop in, get mellow and enjoy some great food with friends... music starts at 10 pm.
7 pmSharky's Cantina, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: No Cover

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Film Society
A powerful and tender story about a returned war hero making his first steps toward a normal life that reveals itself as a surprising, humorous, moving and very human portrait of grief, friendship and survival.
7:30 pm - 9 pm, Katharine Cornell Theatre, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $8/$5 for film society members
Benefit for MV community

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Movies
Sunday, February 21st at 1 pm - Bizet's "Carmen." Running time is 3 hours plus one intermission. Filmed at "Teatro Alla Scala," Milan, Italy and stars Jonas Kaufmann as Don Jose' and Anita Rachvelishvili as Carmen.
1 pmCapawock Theatre, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: General: $20 ~ Seniors/Students: $18

Sponsor: Offshore Ale
Two of the Island's favorite Irish performers, Greg & Mary, make Wednesday nights special at Offshore. Take a midweek break--come enjoy great music and the welcoming atmosphere of this popular Island eatery and bar.
7 pmOffshore Ale, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: No Cover

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Public Library
Witch-hazels - Cure for the Winter Blues! Polly Hill Arboretum Director, Tim Boland, tells the story of this winter flowering shrub and how you can incorporate them into your own winter landscape.
6 pm - 7:45 pm, Oak Bluffs Public Library, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Sharky's Cantina
Island favorite Phil Da Rosa and Friends start the weekend off right at Sharky's Cantina, Oak Bluffs. When Friday rolls around stop in, get mellow and enjoy some great food with friends... music starts at 10 pm.
7 pmSharky's Cantina, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: No Cover

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Film Society
2010 Oscar Nominated Shorts Night will consist of two separate, feature-length programs: The 2010 Animated Shorts and the 2010 Live-Action Shorts. Each program will include all five nominated short films from its category.
5:30 & 7:30 pm - 7 & 9 pm, Katharine Cornell Theatre, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $8/$5 for film society members

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Movies
Sunday, March 7th at 1 pm - Verdi's "Il Trovatore." Running time is 2 hours 15 minutes with one intermission. It was filmed at Gran Teatre Del Liceu, Barcelona, Spain and is conducted by Marco Armiliato.
1 pmCapawock Theatre, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: General: $20 ~ Seniors/Students: $18

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Please join us for our art gallery show: Lonni Philips, Brianna Buchanan & Augusta Dillon Retrospective - exhibition of MVRHS Students of Janice Frame. The Opening Reception is Sunday, March 7 from 4-6 pm.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Grace Church
They're back! Summer's much beloved Lobster Rolls at Grace Church are now available the first Sunday of the month despite the season. Eat immediately or packed to go, don't miss this MV favorite.
12:30 pmGrace Church, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: n/a
Benefit for Church ministries

Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy an easy walk with Naturalist Susie Bowman on some of the Felix Neck trails while the leaves are down and new vistas have opened up, followed by hot beverages in the recently refurbished Discovery Room.
10:30 am - 11:30 am, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free for members/$3.00 non-members
Benefit for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Sponsor: KCT Concerts Inc.
Don't miss the opportunity to see Cillian Vallely and Kevin Crawford in concert in the intimate space of the Katharine Cornell Theater as the KCT Concerts series continues to bring live music to the Vineyard Haven stage.
7:30 pmKatherine Cornell Theater, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $25

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
In every season the landscape at the Polly Hill Arboretum offers something of beauty and interest to visitors. Join staff for a guided walk on the second Saturday of the month to explore the grounds in the "off-season."
10 am - 11am, Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Vineyard Conservation Society
Islanders of all ages are invited to the come out take part in the Vineyard Conservation Society's winter walks. This month explore wildfire threats and the Christiantown Fire Tower. Guided by John Varkonda.
1 pmChristiantown, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Please join us for our art gallery show: Naomi Scott & Melanie Kraus Retrospective - exhibition of MVRHS Students of Janice Frame. The Opening Reception is Sunday, March 14 from 4-6 pm.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: MVOL Calendar of Events
History buffs won't want to miss "Voices of WWII' at teh MV Museum. Veterans Tom Hale and Hector Asselin will speak about their WWII experience.
3 pm - 4 pm, MV Museum Library, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Members $10 / NonMembers $12

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Please join us for our art gallery show: Paper & Pottery IV - exhibition of MVRHS Students of Scott Campbell and Janice Frame. The Opening Reception is Sunday, March 21 from 4-6 pm.
4 pm - 6 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Vineyard Conservation Society
Join with your neighbors in supporting Lights Out Martha's Vineyard, an island-wide energy conservation event encouraging MV residents to join the nation in turning out non-essential lighting between 8-9 pm.
8 pm - 9 pm, Island-wide, All MV
Admission Fee: none

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Please join us for our art gallery show: One Day in the Life – International Student Photography Show coordinated by Chris Baer. The Opening Reception is Sunday, March 28 from 4-6 pm.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank, Parker Carpets, the Ocean View Restaurant & Tavern
Go for the gold this St. Paddie's Day 3.1 miles (5K) USATF certified course, hosted by the Ocean View Restaurant & Tavern. All MVRHS runners entered into a random drawing for a $100 college scholarship.
10:30 amOcean View Restaurant & Tavern, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $20 for 5k, $5 Kids' Run
Benefit for the Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club

Sponsor: KCT Concerts Inc.
Don't miss the opportunity to see Richie Stearns in concert in the intimate space of the Katharine Cornell Theater as the KCT Concerts series continues to bring live music to the Vineyard Haven stage.
7:30 pmKatherine Cornell Theater, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $25

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Join John Bunker of Fedco Trees in Waterville, Maine for a daylong PHA workshop on reviving heirloom varieties through grafting. John has been called an “apple whisperer” for his ability to coax viable scionwood out of old apple trees.
10 am - 4 pm, Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $85/$75 for PHA members

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Please join us for our art gallery show: The Art of Food in celebration of the one year anniversary of Edible Vineyard magazine. The Opening Reception is Sunday, April 11 from 4-6 pm.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Please join us for our art gallery show: Holga Heaven – Children’s Photography with Instructor Sam Hiser. The Opening Reception is Sunday, April 25 from 4-6 pm.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: World Waterway of Martha's Vineyard
Celebrate the launch of "Written in Water" with music, dance, films, "Green Fair", and local and international speakers. The event will be held at the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School.
10 am - 8 pm, Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, Oak Bluffs
Benefit for High School Science Fair & Scholarship Awards

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Please join us for our art gallery show: The Art of Flowers with Guest Curator: Holly Alaimo. The Opening Reception is Sunday, May 9 from 4-6 pm.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Please join us for our art gallery show: TCenter for Creative Expression: Wednesday Group Show. The Opening Reception is Saturday, May 22 from 4-6 pm.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Road Race Committee
Start your summer at the annual Oak Bluffs Memorial Day Five Kilometer Road Race and One Mile Fun Run, Sunday May 23, starting at 10 am. Sponsored by the Oak Bluffs Road Race Committee.
10 amWesley Hotel, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $15/$20
Benefit for Island Charity

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Save the Date: Plants, People, and Opportunities, new volunteer introduction will be held on May 27; Plant Sale and the Opening of the Visitor Center on May 29. Come celebrate spring!
Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: tba

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Please join us for our art gallery show: Second Time Around: Acrylic Paintings by Patricia Carlet. The Opening Reception is Sunday, May 30 from 4-6 pm.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Vineyard House
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 humor and energy.
6 pmtba, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $25
Benefit for Vineyard House Building Fund.

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Save the Date: David Foster: Wildlands & Woodlands. A Vision for the New England Landscape
Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: tba

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Please join us for our art gallery show: New Art Now: John Robert Hill, Darcie Lee Hanaway & Chioke Morais. The Opening Reception is Sunday, June 13 from 4-6 pm.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Save the Date: Women and Herbalism with Holly Bellebuono
Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: tba

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust
A Taste of the Vineyard Gourmet Stroll sold out last year so don't wait to make your plans to attend the Island's annual dining extravaganza. Enjoy tastes from Island restaurants on the Old Whaling Church lawn.
6:30 pmOld Whaling Church Lawn, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $150/pp
Benefit for Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Association
Join the annual Harborfest on the Oak Bluffs Harbor. Starting at noon enjoy live music, food, arts, crafts & fun for all ages. The fun continues at dark with Fireworks over Ocean Park.
noon - 6 pm, Oak Bluffs Harborfront, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Association
Oak Bluffs celebrates the arrival of summer at its second annual solstice celebration, 7 -10 pm on Circuit Avenue. Music, arts, crafts and lots of family fun in the lingering twilight of the year's longest day.
7 pm - 10 pm, Circuit Ave., Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Save the Date: 6th Annual Summer Solstice Celebration
Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: tba

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust
Celebrate 25 years of the Taste! At the Patrons' Dinner Dance and Auction, you'll feast on delectable hors d'oeuvres and savor fine beverages while catching up with old friends and previewing the auction.
6 pmDr. Daniel Fisher House Lawn, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $250/pp
Benefit for Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust

Sponsor: MVCMA
Guided walking tours of the Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association grounds are offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am during July and August.
10 amMV Camp Meeting Association Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $10
Benefit for Tabernacle Restoration Fund

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Tuesdays vendors offer their wares and art for sale on the beautiful Featherstone campus. Fine art, folk art, photography, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, antiques, collectibles & so much more!
9:30 am - 2 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: The Yard
Save the Date: An evening of Dance, Theater,and Opera, honoring Claudia Miller
The Yard, Chilmark
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: Friends for Homeless of MV
Save the Date: "Day of Music" on Music Street. Fundraiser by donation to benefit the Homeless of Martha's Vineyard
1 pm - 8 pm, Grange Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Donation
Benefit for Island Homeless

Sponsor: Animal Shelter of Martha's Vineyard
Whether your pet is a dog, cat parrot, sheep or something different come celebrate why these companions. There will be a blessing of all pets. Activities for you and your pets to watch and participate in.
12 noon - 2 pm, Sunset Park, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Animal Shelter of Martha's Vineyard

Sponsor: Vineyard Haven Band
An Island tradition since 1868, the Band holds concerts in Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs on alternating Sundays at 8 pm. Bring the family for the music and the fun.
8 pmOcean Park/Owen Park, Vineyard Haven & Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Please join us for our art gallery show: The Art of Black & White Photography Guest Curator: Debra Gaines. The Opening Reception is Sunday, June 27 from 4-6 pm.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Mass Audubon's Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the nature of Martha’s Vineyard on our 350-acre wildlife sanctuary in the forest, field, marsh, pond, and seashore habitats. Outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, and more!
9 amFelix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Tuesdays vendors offer their wares and art for sale on the beautiful Featherstone campus. Fine art, folk art, photography, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, antiques, collectibles & so much more!
9:30 am - 2 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Save the Date: Judith Tankard; Beatrix Farrand: Private Gardens, Public Landscapes
Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: tba

Sponsor: KCT Concerts Inc.
Don't miss the opportunity to see Paddy Keenan in concert in the intimate space of the Katharine Cornell Theater as the KCT Concerts series continues to bring live music to the Vineyard Haven stage.
7:30 pmKatherine Cornell Theater, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $25

Sponsor: MV Preservation Trust
There is no better location or menu available for the annual Edgartown 4th of July Parade. Backyard barbecue favorites sold concession style. Dr. Daniel Fisher House Lawn, Main St., Edgartown 4-8 pm.
8 pmOld Whaling Church Lawn, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for MV Preservation Trust

Sponsor: Mass Audubon's Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the nature of Martha’s Vineyard on our 350-acre wildlife sanctuary in the forest, field, marsh, pond, and seashore habitats. Outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, and more!
9 amFelix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Tuesdays vendors offer their wares and art for sale on the beautiful Featherstone campus. Fine art, folk art, photography, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, antiques, collectibles & so much more!
9:30 am - 2 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: OB Art District Galleries
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.
4 pm - 7 pm, Dragonfly Gallery, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Edgartown Library Foundation
Save the Date: Enjoy the ambiance at Edgartown's Field Club and a delightful summer brunch while supporting the Edgartown Public Library. Additional information to be announced.
12 noon - 2 pm, The Field Club, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $150.00
Benefit for The Edgartown Public Library

Sponsor: Mass Audubon's Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the nature of Martha’s Vineyard on our 350-acre wildlife sanctuary in the forest, field, marsh, pond, and seashore habitats. Outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, and more!
9 amFelix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Join us for scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and raw bar, live music and a silent auction all to benefit Featherstone Center for the Arts. It is always a night to remember!
6 pm - 8 pm, Farm Neck Golf Club, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: tbd
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Tuesdays vendors offer their wares and art for sale on the beautiful Featherstone campus. Fine art, folk art, photography, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, antiques, collectibles & so much more!
9:30 am - 2 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Save the Date: Ornamental Grasses with Art Cameron
Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: tba

Sponsor: MVOL Calendar of Events
Save the date: Friendraiser Cocktail Party at the home of Susan and Bob Wasserman, benefits MV Community Services.
6 pm - 8 pm, Susan and Bob Wasserman's, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $50 per person
Benefit for Martha's Vineyard Community Services

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Save the Date: Bamboo Trellis workshop with Art and Marlene Cameron
Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: tba

Sponsor: Animal Shelter of Martha's Vineyard
Save the Date: Animal Shelter of Martha's Vineyard Summer Fundraiser will be held at a waterfront location in Edgartown. Refreshments will be served. A silent auction will also be held.
5 pm - 7 pm, Edgartown
Admission Fee: tba
Benefit for Animal Shelter of Martha's Vineyard

Sponsor: Portuguese American Club
The Portuguese Festival is one of the highlights of the summer. A weekend of festive fun celebrating the vibrant culture and community of this important island group.
Portuguese American Club Hall, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: The FARM Institute
Save the date: Meals in the Meadow, 2010. You are invited to make a difference! Join us for TFI's premier buffet dinner and auction fundraiser to benefit our education programs.
6 pm - 10 pm, The FARM Institute, Edgartown
Admission Fee: tba
Benefit for The FARM Institute

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Please join us for our art gallery show: The Art of Glass with Guest Curator: Jeri Dantzig. The Opening Reception is Sunday, July 18 from 4-6 pm.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Mass Audubon's Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the nature of Martha’s Vineyard on our 350-acre wildlife sanctuary in the forest, field, marsh, pond, and seashore habitats. Outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, and more!
9 amFelix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Tuesdays vendors offer their wares and art for sale on the beautiful Featherstone campus. Fine art, folk art, photography, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, antiques, collectibles & so much more!
9:30 am - 2 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Save the Date: Susan Barton: Inspiration for Design
Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: tba

Sponsor: Vineyard Nursing Association
The Vineyard Nursing Association invites you to their tasty annual fundraising clambake at the Field Gallery in West Tisbury. Ticket price is $125 or a table of 8 for $900.
6 pmField Gallery, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $125/ 8@$900
Benefit for Vineyard Nursing Association

Sponsor: Boston Big Game Fishing Club
The 24nd Annual Monster Shark will be held 7/22 - 7/24 in Oak Bluffs. This event is the largest offshore sport fishing event in New England.
Oak Bluffs Harbor, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Save the Date: Town Trees of Edgartown with Tom Clark
Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: tba

Sponsor: Island Affordable Housing Fund
Save the Date: Join us for the 4th Annual Housing on the Tube, benefitting affordable housing. The island's only live telethon. Stay tuned for more details!
8 am - 8 pm, MVRHS, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: tba
Benefit for Island Affordable Housing Fund

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts & Hospice
Purchase any work of art of your choosing from Island artists with your $100 donation. In addition, Vineyard artists sell their work at outdoor booths while children enjoy arts and crafts activities.
3 pm - 7 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts & Hospice

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Save the Date: Propagation Workshop with Jack Alexander
Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: tba

Sponsor: Mass Audubon's Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the nature of Martha’s Vineyard on our 350-acre wildlife sanctuary in the forest, field, marsh, pond, and seashore habitats. Outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, and more!
9 amFelix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Tuesdays vendors offer their wares and art for sale on the beautiful Featherstone campus. Fine art, folk art, photography, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, antiques, collectibles & so much more!
9:30 am - 2 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Save the Date: Judith Taylor: The Global Migrations of Ornamental Plants: How the World got into Your Garden
Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: tba

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Please join us for our art gallery show: The Art of Wampum with Guest Curator: Joan LeLacheur. The Opening Reception is Sunday, August 1 from 4-6 pm.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: MV Camp Meeting Association
Calling all artist and art lovers: The annual all-Island art show welcomes you to display your work or to come and view the Island through the eyes of your fellow artists. Fun for all ages.
VariousThe Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Community Services
Save the Date: For Martha's Vineyard's own celebrity-based auction now in its 32nd year!
5 pm - 10 pm, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $25
Benefit for Martha's Vineyard Community Services

Sponsor: Mass Audubon's Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the nature of Martha’s Vineyard on our 350-acre wildlife sanctuary in the forest, field, marsh, pond, and seashore habitats. Outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, and more!
9 amFelix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Tuesdays vendors offer their wares and art for sale on the beautiful Featherstone campus. Fine art, folk art, photography, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, antiques, collectibles & so much more!
9:30 am - 2 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Mass Audubon's Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the nature of Martha’s Vineyard on our 350-acre wildlife sanctuary in the forest, field, marsh, pond, and seashore habitats. Outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, and more!
9 amFelix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Tuesdays vendors offer their wares and art for sale on the beautiful Featherstone campus. Fine art, folk art, photography, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, antiques, collectibles & so much more!
9:30 am - 2 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Save the Date: Conserving and Promoting Native Plants with Rick Lewandowski
Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: tba

Sponsor: Stina Sayre & The Yard
Save the Date: Fashion show featuring the collection of island designer Stina Sayre ould you please put an event on your calendar for me? It’s a Fashion Show on Thursday, August 12, 2010 presented by Stina Sayre & The Yard to benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and The Yard. It will be held in a hangar at the MV Airport.
MV Airport, Martha's Vineyard
Admission Fee: yes
Benefit for The Yard and The Michael J. Fox Foundation

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Save the Date: Chappaquidick native plant walk and sale
Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: tba

Sponsor: OB Art District Galleries
Gallery Gala! Stroll the Arts District adjacent to downtown Oak Bluffs and the gingerbread cottages of the Methodist Campground. Fun, food, art!
4 pm - 7 pm, Dragonfly Gallery, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Please join us for our art gallery show:The Art of Quilts with Guest Curator: Pamela Flam. The Opening Reception is Sunday, August 15 from 4-6 pm.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Mass Audubon's Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the nature of Martha’s Vineyard on our 350-acre wildlife sanctuary in the forest, field, marsh, pond, and seashore habitats. Outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, and more!
9 amFelix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Tuesdays vendors offer their wares and art for sale on the beautiful Featherstone campus. Fine art, folk art, photography, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, antiques, collectibles & so much more!
9:30 am - 2 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: MV Camp Meeting Association
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.
7 pmat the Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: MV Agrigultural Society
Come to the Fair!! It just wouldn't be a Vineyard summer without the Ag Fair!The four- day fun begins Thursday August 19 at 10 am -11 pm on the fairgrounds in West Tisbury.
Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Fireman's Civic Association.
Enjoy a sensational fireworks display at Ocean Park by the sea in Oak Bluffs. Known for it’s sea views and distinctive architecture, Ocean Park provides the perfect setting for an evening of fireworks and music.
darkOcean Park, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Oak Bluffs Fireman's Civic Association.

Sponsor: Mass Audubon's Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the nature of Martha’s Vineyard on our 350-acre wildlife sanctuary in the forest, field, marsh, pond, and seashore habitats. Outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, and more!
9 amFelix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Tuesdays vendors offer their wares and art for sale on the beautiful Featherstone campus. Fine art, folk art, photography, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, antiques, collectibles & so much more!
9:30 am - 2 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Save the Date: Stuart Davies from Harvard's Center for Tropical Forest Science comes to Polly Hill Arboretum
Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: tba

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Please join us for our art gallery show: The Art of the Ceramic Bowl with Guest Curator: Washington Ledesma. The Opening Reception is Sunday, August 29 from 4-6 pm.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Mass Audubon's Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the nature of Martha’s Vineyard on our 350-acre wildlife sanctuary in the forest, field, marsh, pond, and seashore habitats. Outdoor games, nature activities, hikes, stories, crafts, and more!
9 amFelix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Tuesdays vendors offer their wares and art for sale on the beautiful Featherstone campus. Fine art, folk art, photography, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, antiques, collectibles & so much more!
9:30 am - 2 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Film Society
Save the Date: The 2010 Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival will feature a stellar selection of world cinema curated from top-notch festivals such as Berlin, Toronto, Sundance & Cannes, with a few undiscovered gems thrown in.
variousDowntown Vineyard Haven, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: Varies

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Save the Date: Fall Plant Sale at Polly Hill Arboretum
Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: tba

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Please join us for our art gallery show: TThe Art of Metal Sculpture with Guest Curator: Tony Holand. The Opening Reception is Sunday, September 12 from 4-6 pm.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Save the Date: Genetic Treasures from the Apple's Ancestral Home with Phil Forsline
Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: tba

Sponsor: Town of Oak Bluffs
Lots to see, lots to do for the whole family as Oak Bluffs throws open its doors for its yearly street fair and block party on Circuit Ave. Live entertainment, food, arts & crafts. Noon to 5 pm, admission is free.
12 noon - 8 pm, Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Please join us for our art gallery show: The Art Invitational with Guest Curators: Nancy Kingsley & Richard Limber. The Opening Reception is Sunday, September 26 from 4-6 pm.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: MV Savings Bank
Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank hosts their annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Vineyard Nursing Association on Monday, September 27 at the Vineyard Golf Club. Great game, great cause!
7 & 9 amVineyard Golf Club, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $200
Benefit for Vineyard Nursing Assoc.

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
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 October 9th. Stay tuned for details.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: KCT Concerts Inc.
Don't miss the opportunity to see Oisin MacDiarmada in concert in the intimate space of the Katharine Cornell Theater as the KCT Concerts series continues to bring live music to the Vineyard Haven stage.
7:30 pmKatherine Cornell Theater, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $25

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Road Race Committee
Join the annual Columbus Day 5K Road Race and one mile Fun Run to benefit the Island Affordable Housing Fund.This a T.A.C. certified race, loops around East Chop offering sweeping panoramic views!
11 amWesley Hotel, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $15 /$20
Benefit for Bradley Square (Island Affordable Housing Fund)

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Autumn has come to the Island! Please join us for our art gallery show: The Art of Fall Colors. The Opening Reception is Sunday, October 17 from 4-6 pm. Gallery is open daily from 12-4 pm.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
The Featherstone Center For the Arts invites you to its 8th Annual Holiday Show. The Donors & Members Preview Party will be Friday, November 19 from 7-9 pm. Additional details to come.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: MV Preservation Trust
The Preservation Trust proudly presents the MVRHS Minnesingers in their annual Holiday Family Concerts at the Old Whaling Church. This concert is so much fun, even the jolly ol' elf himself can't stay away!
4 pm & 8 pmDaniel Fisher House, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $15/$10/free
Benefit for MV Preservation Trust

Sponsor: MV Preservation Trust
Step into a magical world of holiday wonder at the beautifully decorated Dr. Fisher House for the annual Holiday Cocktail Party followed by the Minnesingers' concert at the Old Whaling Church.
6 pmDaniel Fisher House, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $100
Benefit for MV Preservation Trust