Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
Canned beer made its debut on this day in 1935. The Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company delivered 2,000 cans of Krueger’s Finest Beer and Krueger’s Cream Ale to loyal fans in Richmond, Va. But when did beer pong start? That’s the real question.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.
So long, Beach Road Weekend News broke today that the popular Beach Road Weekend will no longer be held on the Island. The story is developing, but organizers say that financial struggles led to the decision. The reaction has been mixed in Vineyard Haven. Many are bummed, but others say the concert was too big for the small town. Read that story here.
Another Edgartown drug bust Two people were recently arrested in Edgartown for allegedly trying to sell cocaine. The drug bust was conducted by the Martha’s Vineyard Drug Task Force, and over $7,000 was also found, which was believed to have come from drug sales. Read more here.
Rose arrest update News has been swirling since former Oak Bluffs Fire Chief John Rose was arrested over the weekend. The arrest follows allegations that multiple staff at the Oak Bluffs department were harrassed. And the West Tisbury Chief that hired Rose as a volunteer firefighter says he doesn’t regret the decision, despite the new charges. Read that story here.
MEETINGS The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Committee meets on Thursday at 4 pm. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day "We put everything we had into this. We worked and loved it … in spite of all the random criticism and lack of being embraced by the town that hosted us, we absolutely loved and relished the happiness that we generated and the economic impact we generated. It fulfilled everything we said it would do." — Beach Road Weekend promoter Adam Epstein on moving the festival off-Island
Hot Topic Comment "The catch-22s of putting on large music events here seem to have taken another down. Credit is due to Mr. Epstein for his perseverance in keeping at it for 5 years. JAM..NecterFest…Now Beach Road. Is this the island music festivals go
to die?" — Julian Wise comments on Beach Road Weekend leaving the Island
Hot Topic Letter "This is not a
for-profit business trying to expand to increase their profit. This is a school trying to be more of an asset to this community than it already is. The working class on this Island is struggling and the Montessori school has taken it upon themselves to help tangibly ease that." —Valci Carvalho looks forward to the Montessori school expansion
Today:Arnie’s Poetry Cafe, named after the late wonderful Arnie Reisman, is at the M.V. Playhouse, hosted by Clark Myers and featuring poets Dick Fligor, Donald Nitchie, Susan Puciul, and Claudia Taylor. Free. 6 pm. –Connie Berry
A nonagenarian takes a taxi driver on a ride through her life in Paris
before she heads to a nursing home in "Driving
Madeleine." I bet she’s got a thing or two to show him. M.V. Film Center. 7:30 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:Imagine Little House Cafe serving a four-course Greek menu paired with appropriate wines; this sounds even better than the usual wonderful experience there. If you want a reservation, you better sign up quickly. 5:30 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Tool time? "Old Wooden Tool Chest pre-1950. Originally owned by Island carpenter, 35w/24d/24h Not pretty. $75 Pictures available. 860-916-3800."
Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
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.
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Staying in?
Here's a delicious way to fit in leafy greens this winter: Baked Fish and Chard Gratin, a recipe shared by Garden Notes columnist Abigail Higgins many years ago. One could get lost in the many flavorful layers of this warm casserole dish, so be sure to stick to the breadcrumb trail.
If you'd like to share a recipe with the community, send it to us at recipes@mvtimes.com, and include a photo of the dish and a brief backstory if you have one.
Do you know this musician? We'll throw all winning answers into a pot at the end of the month and someone will win their choice of a $100 gift certificate to an Island business or charity.
They love their
work Meet the folks who head up the Councils on Aging across the Island. They’re a dedicated group of professionals who help elders connect to services for things such as fuel assistance, transportation, counseling, and home modification. The leaders say there’s a lot of collaboration between different programs and agencies on the Island, and they’re devoted to bringing the best services available to the seniors, as well as a number of enjoyable activities. Read all about them here in our 55Plus section.
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