After the big fire and what seemed like a string of all bad news on the Island, things are recovering. The fire was largely contained in Menemsha (amazing work by our firefighters!) and although the boathouse is a complete loss, the long pier is gone and a few boats were lost, the rest of town is untouched. We went up for a visit the day after the fire and were thrilled to see all our friends and businesses are doing fine.
Atlantic too has recovered from a rough week. Open and getting back into the swing of things, they have added Sultans of Swing on Sunday nights. What a smooth groove that local band has. Go dance and remind those guys that we love all they do for us--especially when they're open for us in the dead of winter. Thank goodness that's a long way away.
Nectar's is heating things up with a just announced six-pack ticket special. Purchase 5 tickets to any show and get a 6th ticket free. Nice! And, with a number of stellar new shows just announced including Grace Potter, Citizen Cope and a Hip Hop festival it couldn't be a better time.
Check it all out. We've got it here for you.
Fire has struck the Coast Guard Station in Menemsha and word has it the long pier is going too. What a tragic event! This treasure of a place will hopefully be saved and recover soon. Our thanks and support to all the volunteers who are currently battling this blaze. Such sadness to those of us who so love JAWS, our local fishing culture and the history of this special part of our Island. 8pm update, it looks like things were well contained--great job to all who fought the blaze. What a day. I can smell the smoke here in West Tis now.
Martha's Vineyard is in high gear now with summer flowing at peak speed. Everything we all love about the Island is here. Beaches, great music, fun family times, biking and oh so much to do. The crowds are here in full force now, so get tickets to what you want in advance. Barrington Levy sold out last night in an online ticketing frenzy. What an amazing show. SailMV starts tonight with the Seafood Bufffett on the docks in Vineyard Haven and Flatbread Pizza has opened for business at Nectar's. Sadly, Atlantic is closed this week due to a nasty basement flood. Hoping to see them open again very soon. Get out there and enjoy the heat and excellent choices of free and paid events. I'll be heading out soon.
School is out, it's officially summer and it fees like August. Hot and sticky here, thank god for that nice Island breeze and our beautiful Vineyard beaches. I can't imagine how hot it must be in the city. Gotta love escaping to Martha's Vineyard.
July 4 weekend fast approaching, followed by the Tisbury Street Fair July 8th. Be sure to pick up our 4-page pull-out calendar from the MV Times, a shortened, printed version of events on the site, handy to hang on the fridge. TONS of great events are ON SALE NOW so get your tickets before things sell out.
Ahhh, what joy! Summer on Martha's Vineyard. It's so fabulously special to have such an early season. Typically things are just beginning to heat up by mid-June, but not this year. With all this lovely warm weather the Island is in full swing, bustling with activity and getting us whining about lack of parking. Nice!
Nectar's has opened with a new sound system, a great team and both local and national acts. Bombshell Sound Agents are rocking with DJ's from around the globe. The restaurants have new menus, outdoor seating, and VERY SOON you will be able to have a glass of wine or beer with dinner in Vineyard Haven. Prohibition has finally been (mostly) repealed! But don't worry, Martha's Vineyard is not going mainstream. Our little town provincial roots will remain.
Oh, and for all you JAWS fans, happy 35th Anniversary to our very favorite film of all time! The party WILL HAPPEN. Next year, we're just waiting for our CA pals to give us the green light.
