Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
A career highlight for our reporter Daniel Greenman featured in today’s Minute: an interview with a funk god who happened to be relaxing before performing in Oak Bluffs.If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
Watch as Michele Norris and Michele Vivian-Jemison discuss the importance of HOME. You can help solve our island's year-round housing crisis by clicking here and donating now.
Steamship blues Sixteen of the Steamship Authority’s ferry trips were canceled over the weekend, sucker-punching the itineraries of many travelers. Saturday was hit by a crew shortage, the effects of which spilled over into Sunday that forced the ferry line to cancel trips to get their schedule back on track. It’s uncertain how many drivers were impacted by the cancellations. Read more here.
Make my funk the O.B.-Funk Funk music icon George Clinton and his P-Funk bandmates took over the Strand Theatre last week for their first-ever on-Island performance. In case you weren’t one of the 200 or so in the crowd, read our recap of the night here.
Film festival celebrates 22 It was another year and another star-studded guest list: actor Don Cheadle and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker were among them. There are also reports that Spike Lee and Eric Holder were in town as well. This year’s festival featured some 70 films and documentaries. Read more and get the sights and sounds here.
MEETINGS The Oak Bluffs select board meets at 4:30 pm tomorrow. Here is the agenda.
The Aquinnah select board meets at 5 pm tomorrow. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day "The forest is an important resource. It is under-managed, under-resourced, and those resources should be spent in a different way," —Commissioner Randy Milch on the need for better State Forest management
Hot Topic Comment "This is what my America is. Congratulations on all your hard work to both assimilate as an American and preserve your Brazilian culture," —Carolyn O’Daly on Island Brazilian leader nominated for "Notable Award"
Hot Topic Letter "As I was nearing the end of my walk in Menemsha Hills Friday morning, I realized that my cell phone — including driver’s license and credit cards — was missing," —Susan Feller writes to thank a good Samaritan
Today:Join World Wildlife Fund’s head of
environmental justice for light hors d’oeuvres and drinks to discuss the disproportionate impacts of climate change that historically underrepresented communities have experienced. The Legacy House in Oak Bluffs. 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Head over to Featherstone Center for the Arts in Oak Bluffs for Musical Monday. Tonight’s performance is by the Mike Benjamin Band. 6 to 7:30 pm. More details here.
Tomorrow:The Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center are hosting an exhibition featuring stone carvings of African master sculptors and artwork by the late Fred McAlpin Jr. and his daughter, Derede McAlpin, Esq. Artist talk and reception at 4 pm. More information here.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Seasonal Events! Check out activities for August and September in the latest issue of Vineyard Visitor
magazine.
Free Mako "FREE Mako cabin cruiser 23 ft. Bimini top. Evinrude 225 HP outboard. Great for fishing and cruising. Not used last 3 years. Call 781 249-0954."
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Dining out?
The BarnOpen daily for lunch, dinner & bowling. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials.
Coop de VilleOpen for the season and celebrating our 40th year! Get excited! Largest beer selection in Oak Bluffs and best wings on the rock. See you soon! 12 Circuit Ave Ext. Oak Bluffs, on the harbor. coopdevilleshuckshack.com 508/693/3420
Oceanside ResortEnjoy al fresco dining on the deck overlooking South Beach. Free and easy parking. Large parties welcomed. Water taxi available from downtown Edgartown. RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED AT 508/627/3663
Farm Neck CafeGather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace overlooking our gardens and awardwinning golf course. Serving lunch 11am to 3pm, pub fare 3pm to 5pm, and dinner Thursday through Sunday 5pm to 9pm. located off County Road, Oak Bluffs 508/693/3560
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Staying in?
Preserve the Vineyard's bounty of fresh vegetables with Jei Thayer's Quick Pickles, a recipe shared by Anne Ryall Sylvester. Aromatic herbs, such as dill, peppercorns, rosemary, and garlic, can be added for extra flavor. For an alternative that leaves out the vinegar, check the tips from Lily K. Morris for making Chappy Kimchi.
Community members in recovery are welcome at the Recovery Café at M.V. Community Center's Red House in Oak Bluffs. Prepare and enjoy a wholesome lunch while connecting with others. They also provide Recovery Soup, Overcomers Outreach, Sober Seniors, and much more. Check their event calendar at redhouserecovery.org/events.
Who's cutting the cake? 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.
Second acts For Stephanie Browne, living on an Island with the word "Vineyard" in the name is quite fitting. Hoping to educate women and people of color about the world of wine, Browne began to work with wineries to expand their brands to these consumers. Read more about Browne’s journey here.
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