Girl Drummer from Martha's Vineyard Needs Your Votes

Maddie Scott, 16, of West Tisbury is close to finishing in the top 10 for her age group in the national "Hit Like a Girl" drumming contest. Voting ends Sunday, March 31.

Twice: A Sunday Poem

A poem for the vernal equinox, from the Martha's Vineyard Poetry Society.

Five Things to Do for Free on Martha's Vineyard Today

What's happening on Martha's Vineyard today? How about an early Easter egg hunt in Oak Bluffs, crafting at the library, a reception for high school artists, tech assistance for seniors and another in the ongoing Family Dance-O-Rama series? All

Five Things to Know: March 21, 2013

The first full day of spring brings us installations in Chilmark, bar art in Edgartown, teen night at the Vineyard Haven library and the chance to help an African movie find American audiences at the MV Film Center.

Learn Guitar with James Taylor

On Facebook and YouTube, the star singer-songwriter with Island roots shares his guitar technique in a series of free lessons. Here's "Carolina in My Mind," chord by chord.

Film Festival, Irish Movies Come to Martha's Vineyard

This weekend offers a feast — and some tough choices — for film fans, as the Martha's Vineyard Film Festival returns to Chilmark and a series of Irish movies screens at the MV Film Center in Vineyard Haven.

MVYRadio Announces Vineyard Concert March 16

Live music, local DJs and dessert are on the menu for the evening "celebration of our community and connection" at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury, according to the MVRadio Facebook page.

Martha's Vineyard Film Festival Finalizes Schedule

The 2013 Martha's Vineyard Film Festival kicks off March 15 at the Chilmark Community Center, with a special preview event March 8 at the Capawock in Vineyard Haven. Here's the full schedule for the festival weekend.

To Inhabit Together: A Sunday Poem by Marianne Goldberg

This week's Sunday poem comes from the founder of Pathways Projects Institutes in Chilmark, where she directs collaborative arts community events.

Five Things to Know: March 2, 2013

What's up on Martha's Vineyard this first Saturday in March?

Martha's Vineyard Weekend Planner: March 1-3 2013

Restaurants are reopening, stores are dusting off their shelves. It's the first weekend of March on Martha's Vineyard and here are some things to do here.

Five Things to Know: March 1, 2013

Welcome to March on Martha's Vineyard. Here's what we know on the first day of the month.

Five Things to Know: Feb. 28, 2013

March starts tomorrow; here's a look at today's Five Things for Martha's Vineyard. As always, feel free to add your comments and suggestions.

Vineyard Haven Eyes Cutural District

Could Vineyard Haven become the state's 15th community to establish a cultural district? Find out more at an Arts Martha's Vineyard meeting March 7.

Musicians Gather in Chilmark for Pot Luck Jam

Celebrating his new CD, West Tisbury singer-songwriter Alex Karalekas headlined an evening of Island talent at the Chilmark Community Center Friday. How many local musicians can you recognize in our 30-second video?

Dreams in Winter, by Susan Puciul

A Sunday Afternoon Poem for a February day on Martha's Vineyard.

Oscar Night on the Vineyard: 5 Things for Feb. 24, 2013

It's Oscar time: Watch the Academy Awards at the Vineyard's newest cinema tonight; catch a contender for best documentary at an afternoon screening.

Oscar Night is Sunday: MV Weekend Planner, Feb. 22-24, 2013

Martha's Vineyard, meet Oscar: The MV Film Center hosts its Academy Awards viewing party Sunday. What else is happening on the Island this weekend? Read on, and let us know in the comments if you have additions.

Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival Announces 2013 Line-Up

From opening night March 15 to the closing night party March 17, here are the film times and descriptions for the 2013 Martha's Vineyard Film Festival at the Chilmark Community Center.

MV Film Festival Announces 2013 Events in Chilmark

"Crash Reel," "Pussy Riot- A Punk Prayer," "May I Be Frank" and Ken Burns's "Central Park Five" are scheduled for the 13th annual Martha's Vineyard Film Festival weekend next month.

Martha's Vineyard Weekend Planner: Feb. 15-17, 2013

Our Events calendar is the place to find what's happening on the Island every day of the week. Here are some tips for the weekend, including free movies, a concert for lovers and more.

Deranged 5th Graders Under Full Sail: Bouncing From Topsail to Mizzenmast on The Shenandoah

The mommies waved goodbye on the dock in Vineyard Haven. These were our babies and they looked shy and quiet and scared as they boarded the 108- foot schooner, The Shenandoah, a reproduction of a Confederate raider.

Today: Oscar Nominee at MV Film Center

How did an obscure Detroit folksinger's LP become the soundtrack of South Africa's anti-apartheid movement? Find out this afternoon at 4 when the Martha's Vineyard Film Center screens the Academy Award-nominated documentary about the enig

MVRHS Students Win Big at the 2013 Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards

High School artists are recognized for their talent in photography, drawing, ceramics, paint and more.

Martha's Vineyard Celebrates Downton Abbey, Season 3

Martha's Vineyard Film Center throws tea party to celebrate Downtown Abbey's new season.

A Sunday Afternoon Poem

"WITNESS" by Richard C. Skidmore

New Postage Stamp Features Cape Resident’s Artwork

The US Postal Service released a new postcard stamp that features the artwork of Cape resident John Burgoyne.

A Sunday Afternoon Poem

"listen silent" by, William Waterway

A Sunday Afternoon Poem

"My Dear" by Winonah Amber Harrington

Creative License: Angelina Godbout, Photographer On-the-Rise

A hobby blossomed into something more; the story behind the photos.

A Sunday Afternoon Poem

“Distant Drumming” by, Jonathan Auerbach

A Sunday Afternoon Poem

"The Terrifying Radiance of Angels" by Lee H. McCormack

A Sunday Afternoon Poem

"Trespassing in the After Season" by Dan Waters

RISE Vineyard Performing Arts Annual Holiday Show, Season's Greetings III

On Sunday dance students from RISE ring in the holiday with a line-up of beautiful dances.

A Sunday Afternoon Poem

"December Invocations" by Ellie Bates

A Sunday Afternoon Poem

"Damocles Fallen" by Barbara Pope Peckham

A Sunday Afternoon Poem

"In Defense Of Science III" by Lee H. McCormack

TONIGHT: SCARAB Journey Tribute Band at Dreamland

Master supergroup tribute band brings to Martha’s Vineyard a memorable and authentic rendition of the famous and well-loved Journey.

A Sunday Afternoon Poem

"As If There Is No Thing Loved To Keep" by Judith Neeld

A Sunday Afternoon Poem

"A Man of a Certain Age" by Jim Novack