Tucker Pforzheimer and Truman French are mushroom farmers with tents full of logs and a passion for shiitakes. They are the brains, heart, sweat and soul behind MV Mycological.

More than 500 people came to see the opening of Big, the inaugural show of pieces by nearly 70 Vineyard artists at the newly opened Art Barn.

Rain stopped just before the start of the annual road race Saturday. Benjamin Bosworth, 22, was the fastest runner of the day. Sheridan Wilbur won the women's division for the fourth year in a row.

With funding pressures greater than ever, leaders at Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard say their annual Summer Soiree takes on added importance. The event is Monday at Farm Neck.

For 40 years, Hugh Weisman has been measuring Middle Road, spray painting markers, ordering T-shirts, collecting prizes and organizing the Chilmark Road Race.

Featherstone’s new Art Barn opens Friday with a ribbon cutting and an opening reception for Big. The exhibit features large-scale works from more than 50 Island artists.