Chilmark Potluck Jam Rocks On
The Flying Elbows prepare to play.
The Flying Elbows prepare to play.
Peter Halperin on the guitar.
Peter Halperin on the guitar.
Isaac Taylor is a crowd favorite.
Isaac Taylor is a crowd favorite.
Isaac Taylor on acoustic guitar.
Isaac Taylor on acoustic guitar.
Benham Robinson on the drums, Nancy Jephcote on the violin.
Benham Robinson on the drums, Nancy Jephcote on the violin.
Scott Crawford enjoying the show.
Scott Crawford enjoying the show.
The line-up for the March jam included Kate Taylor, Rick B and the Slip Time Ensemble, Setsunai, Lucy Mayhew, Jemima James, Willy Mason, Ben Taylor, John O'Toole, Ben Robinson, David Stanwood and many more Island musicians.
Minnesingers Twist and Shout in Spring Show Rehearsal
Abigail Chandler watches rehearsal.
Abigail Chandler watches rehearsal.
Ken Romero demonstrates choreography.
Ken Romero demonstrates choreography.
Emma Burt (center) doing The Charleston.
Emma Burt (center) doing The Charleston.
Tenors, Baritones, and Basses show off their dance moves.
Tenors, Baritones, and Basses show off their dance moves.
Gabby Silveira (center-left).
Gabby Silveira (center-left).
Shows are May 11 at 7 p.m. and May 12 at 2 p.m.
Shows are May 11 at 7 p.m. and May 12 at 2 p.m.
Group recently performed its European tour.
Group recently performed its European tour.
Razzle dazzle always abounds when Ken Romero is involved.
Razzle dazzle always abounds when Ken Romero is involved.
Tickets for this weekend’s concerts will be available at the performing arts center door before each show.
Tickets for this weekend’s concerts will be available at the performing arts center door before each show.
![[l-r] Aiden Weiland, and Emma Burt dance in tandem.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/gallery/2024/05/09/re_5-1-24_minnesingers_dsc9554.jpg?itok=D9BCbuMt "[l-r] Aiden Weiland, and Emma Burt dance in tandem.")
[l-r] Aiden Weiland, and Emma Burt dance in tandem.
![[l-r] Aiden Weiland, and Emma Burt dance in tandem.]( /sites/default/files/gallery/2024/05/09/re_5-1-24_minnesingers_dsc9554.jpg "[l-r] Aiden Weiland, and Emma Burt dance in tandem.")
[l-r] Aiden Weiland, and Emma Burt dance in tandem.
![[l-r] Aiden Weiland, and Emma Burt dance in tandem.](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_200x133_/public/gallery/2024/05/09/re_5-1-24_minnesingers_dsc9554.jpg?itok=0DUGpVwD "[l-r] Aiden Weiland, and Emma Burt dance in tandem.")
Fresh from their Austrian tour last month, the Minnesingers take over the stage at the Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center this weekend for two concerts, Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
LadyFest Returns at New Location
Esperanza Spalding was the event headliner.
Esperanza Spalding was the event headliner.
Numerous vendors and performers line the festival grounds.
Numerous vendors and performers line the festival grounds.
Crowds gather as the evening goes on.
Crowds gather as the evening goes on.
Danielle Mulcahy or Archil Designs is feeling the vibes.
Danielle Mulcahy or Archil Designs is feeling the vibes.
Dwight and Nicole take the stage as the sun goes down.
Dwight and Nicole take the stage as the sun goes down.
The audience gets into it watching Nanauwe.
The audience gets into it watching Nanauwe.
Nanauwe blends soul and jazz with indigenous traditions.
Nanauwe blends soul and jazz with indigenous traditions.
![[l-r] Lucia Kenney and Maddis Pippin of Island Hip Hop.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/gallery/2025/10/12/re_ladyfest_l-r_lucia_kenney_maddis_pippin_101125_014.jpg?itok=KxjgCvVE "[l-r] Lucia Kenney and Maddis Pippin of Island Hip Hop.")
[l-r] Lucia Kenney and Maddis Pippin of Island Hip Hop.
![[l-r] Lucia Kenney and Maddis Pippin of Island Hip Hop.]( /sites/default/files/gallery/2025/10/12/re_ladyfest_l-r_lucia_kenney_maddis_pippin_101125_014.jpg "[l-r] Lucia Kenney and Maddis Pippin of Island Hip Hop.")
[l-r] Lucia Kenney and Maddis Pippin of Island Hip Hop.
The Island Hip Hop dance troupe lights up the stage.
The Island Hip Hop dance troupe lights up the stage.
Striking a pose for LadyFest.
Striking a pose for LadyFest.
The crew of The Ritz mobile bar.
The crew of The Ritz mobile bar.
Pricila Vilaça gives a passionate speech.
Pricila Vilaça gives a passionate speech.
Rose Guerin (center) feels the excitement as Esperanza Spalding takes the stage.
Rose Guerin (center) feels the excitement as Esperanza Spalding takes the stage.
Esperanza Spalding sings and plays bass.
Esperanza Spalding sings and plays bass.
Avant-garde jazz fusion pours forth from the stage.
Avant-garde jazz fusion pours forth from the stage.
Esperanza is a multi-instrument talent.
Esperanza is a multi-instrument talent.
A surprise performance featuring Carly Simon, Ben Taylor and Sally Taylor.
A surprise performance featuring Carly Simon, Ben Taylor and Sally Taylor.
Carly Simon waves goodbye to LadyFest.
Carly Simon waves goodbye to LadyFest.
Rose Guerin (center) closes out the evening.
Rose Guerin (center) closes out the evening.
The sun sets on the festival grounds.
The sun sets on the festival grounds.
![[l-r] Lucia Kenney and Maddis Pippin of Island Hip Hop.](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_200x133_/public/gallery/2025/10/12/re_ladyfest_l-r_lucia_kenney_maddis_pippin_101125_014.jpg?itok=WOBjDRzw "[l-r] Lucia Kenney and Maddis Pippin of Island Hip Hop.")
