Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
Handsome devil Yul Brynner’s "The King and I" hit Broadway today in 1951, likely sending off a run on razor retailers everywhere. The Russian actor went on to also star as Rameses II in "The Ten Commandments." No shrinking violet, that one.If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
At home you are surrounded by life’s distractions, inclined to pick up the phone or do the dishes. Escape reality for a few hours with a screening at The Film Center. Enjoy cinema snacks and relax in one of our reclining chairs in front of the big screen.
Simply sit and immerse yourself. You’ve earned it.
New harbormaster appointed in Oak
Bluffs The Oak Bluffs select board appointed Emily deBettencourt as the town’s new harbormaster on Tuesday — the first woman to ever hold the position. DeBettencourt had served as assistant to former harbormaster Todd Alexander, who was in the position for 29 years, until he stepped down in 2022. Since then, DeBettencourt took on Alexander’s responsibilities as acting harbormaster until this week, when she officially took on the role. Here’s that story.
Voices of Vineyarder sports Were you one of the hundreds of high school sports fans watching the live stream of teams going deep into the playoffs this winter, or the teams that had great seasons? We have a story about the voices behind those broadcasts, some who have been doing it for years. "It developed into something more than you realized it would," as one commentator said. Read the story here.
Steamship taps
COO A man from Maine joins the Steamship Authority’s leadership. Meet Mark Higgins, the SSA’s new chief operating officer. With over 30 years of commercial and public sector leadership under his belt, Higgins will be overseeing various tasks for the SSA. He’ll start in early April. Get the details here.
MEETINGS The West Tisbury Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 5 pm Thursday. Here is the agenda.
The Chilmark Select Board meets at 5 pm Thursday. Here is the agenda. The MVRHS school building committee meets at 6 pm Thursday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day "Attracting an accomplished maritime professional of Mark’s caliber to the Steamship Authority underscores our commitment to enhance and evolve service offerings as we chart a course for the future." –SSA general manager Robert Davis on hiring Mark Higgins as SSA’s chief of
operations.
Hot Topic Comment David Hannon commented on our story about traditional artist and member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, Elizabeth James-Perry, who was selected as a 2023 National Heritage Fellow: "This is fantastic! Congratulations, Elizabeth. There is a creative energy on this island that has been present from the start."
Hot Topic Letter Former Martha’s Vineyard Commissioner Chris Murphy writes to us about the need for consistency at the
MVC, and its ongoing review of the Stillpoint Meadows project: "My unquestioning support of the MVC as a force for good has turned into disbelief at the cavalier way Doug Sederholm and Joan Malkin have run roughshod over the applicant’s attempt to do something that will be good for M.V. and the people who live here. Instead of looking at the big picture and congratulating Stillpoint for the good they are doing, Doug and Joan, especially Joan, have gotten lost in the minutiae."
Today:This is wicked fun: Perfect Pitch
M.V. It’s like "Shark Tank" but without the pretentious millionaires. Listen to your neighbors pitch their business dreams. At the Strand Theater in Oak Bluffs. 6 pm. –Connie Berry
Tomorrow:Talk about a blast, check out the M.V. Museum’s "Jaws: The Movie that Changed an Island." Bow Van Riper reminisces about the making of the movie and its lasting impact. 5 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
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Dining out?
The Barn Open Monday through Saturday 11:30 am to 11 pm for lunch, dinner & bowling. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials. The Sweet Life Open year-round! Serving dinner Wednesday through Saturday, and brunch on Sunday. Live music with Jeremy Berlin on Thursdays. @sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com. Click here for more details and specials
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Staying in?
Spring is a good time to stock up on eggs at a local chicken farm, especially with a recipe like Portuguese-style Egg Tarts by Paul W. Bagnall. These flaky, golden pastry shells filled with a sweet and creamy custard with hints of cinnamon and orange will disappear fast.
Do you have a recipe to share? Send it along with a photo of the dish and a brief backstory to recipes@mvtimes.com.
Do you know this man? Submit your best guess to newsletters@mvtimes.comwithin 24 hours and check the next Minute for the correct answer. We’ll throw all winning guesses into a pot at the end of the month and someone will win their choice of a $100 Lift certificate to an Island business or $100 to go toward an Island charity of their choice. For previous Do You Knows, see our archive.
Tuesday’s contest answer: Caleb Caldwell
Taking an inward journey: Part 3 The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is working to establish safe and effective ways of using psychedelic drugs to assist therapists in treating a variety of disorders. One of those potential modalities is Psychedelic Integration Therapy, and MAPS is currently focused on using MDMA in this way — to help folks recover from severe mental health problems like PTSD and other conditions born from trauma. Read the story about some of the latest initiatives in Psychedelic Integration Therapy here.
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