07.25.08

HOTT Fundraiser 2008

What a weekend it was as folks form across the Island came out to empty their pockets in support of Island Affordable Housing at its second Annual Telethon and Premiere Party. And support it they did with the IAHF netting well over double their original goal of $550,000 with a whopping $1,450,250 million dollars raised to assist fellow residents to acheive the dream of owning their own homes...Way to go, MV!!!

07.4.08

4th of July 2008

It was a jam-packed weekend of beach dwelling, seafood grilling and small town festivities for the 4th of July. Tourists and Islanders lined the streets of Edgartown for the celebratory parade marking our nation's 232nd birthday.

07.4.08

Fire on Main Street, July 4, 2008

The Fourth of July fire that swept through Cafe Moxie in Vineyard Haven destroyed not only the recently reopened restaurant but also seriously damaged the adjacent Bunch of Grapes bookstore, a destination landmark on Main Street. Susan Moner of We Will Do Your Job Landscaping was on hand as Tisbury firefighers did their best to contain the blaze.

07.1.08

HOTT Island Affordable Fundraiser

We're Rockin' the House for Island affordable Housing Fund.
Let's take a look at last years Premiere Party and Telethon.

03.24.08

Easter on the Island

Easter bunnies and the re-opening of the Flying Horses Carousel; yellow forsythia seeking out the sunshine on a wooded hillside and restaurants full of families sharing Easter brunch or dinner; children laughing as they seek eggs among nursery shrubs and flowers -- these were the sights and sounds as Martha's Vineyard celebrated Easter Sunday 2008.

03.9.08

On Martha's Vineyard Spring's Just Around the Corner

Just about everywhere you look, hints of spring greet the eye. It can be something as subtle as the changed quality of light playing upon the harbor water or as unmistakable as a long established bed of crocuses dotting a sunny space with purple, yellow and white flowers. Given its geography, the Island can't completely escape the changibility of New England weather, but rain or shine we think you'll agree, on Martha's Vineyard the season has, beyond a doubt, turned a corner.

01.28.08

Chili Heads Chow Down at MVYradio's ChiliFest '08

For the past 21years, as January comes to a close, mvyradio's Chili Contest has turned up the heat on Martha's Vineyard -- drawing chili heads from near and far for a fix of their favorite hot stuff. This year, it was no different. Though snow threatened, it was party time at the PA Club for contestants and the hundreds of happy tasters who showed up to do the work of deciding who would be named chili champs of 2008.

01.28.08

Let It Snow: Through the Lens of Max Bossman

From Sunday night's wind-driven storm to Monday's dazzling snowscapes, Island photographer Max Bossman captures the enchantment of a Martha's Vineyard winter, from dark to light, in town and out...

01.23.08

Countdown to Spring: Oak Bluffs 1/23/08

January's bright sunshine and mild temperatures make it easy to forget that spring is still months away. But no matter! Just a little encouragement from the weatherman and Islanders eagerly hit the sidewalks to gather, gab and get a head start on the season to come.

12.28.07

MV Preservation Trust

The Dr. Daniel Fisher House is perfect for an elegant and unforgettable wedding reception. The house is also often used as an elegant and private setting for the bridal party to prepare for the festivities of the day.