Art
Farmtastic Festival
Dive for donuts, bob for apples and compete in a tug-of-war contest with a rope big enough to encircle the Island. Okay, maybe the rope is a wee bit shorter, but what’s a farmfest at RunAmok Farm without a tall tale or two?
What’s guaranteed is a day of fun with music by Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish and a main course lunch that includes roasted meats donated by the Athearn family. Plan to bring a potluck dish to share, along with your own beverages.
By HOLLY NADLER
Perhaps the most fruitful painters’ retreat occurred in the fall of 1888 when Vincent van Gogh invited Paul Gauguin to join him in Arles. Gauguin brought a bale of jute which the two artists cut into canvases. The rough-hewn quality of the jute changed the brushstrokes of both the painters and the unique Arles light lives on in their masterworks from that period.
Swing for the kids this Sunday, Sept. 19, at the 22nd annual Howard W. Leonard golf tournament hosted by Mink Meadows Golf Club. Registration is $100 per player with proceeds benefitting the Big Brothers and Big Sisters program of Martha’s Vineyard.
Play begins with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Interested players can create their own foursome or the club will play matchmaker.
Breakfast is from the Black Dog and lunch from Tea Lane Caterers.
To sign up or for more information, call 508-693-0101 or contact Mink Meadows at 508-693-0600.
Fall Farm Festival
A Family Fall Farm Fest is set for next Sunday, Sept. 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. at RunAmok Farm, 200 Lambert’s Cove Road in West Tisbury.
Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish will be playing, and there will be food and family activities. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for children, with a $50 entry fee for families of five or more.
Entree will be provided by RunAmok Farm; bring a potluck side, salad or dessert to share.
For details, call 508-696-9997.
Tivoli Day Rolls Into Oak Bluffs
Summer’s over but not the fun. This Saturday, Sept. 18, Tivoli Day takes over Circuit avenue in Oak Bluffs. Think of it as a huge Island block party without the August crowds. Fall is made for sauntering lazily, after all, rather than rushing city-style through a celebration full of great food, live music, crafts, and fun for the whole family.
No need to get up early either. The festivities begin at noon and go until 8 p.m.
Art with Lani Carney
Lani Carney is beginning her fall season art workshops at Featherstone Gallery in Oak Bluffs. Miss Lani’s ever popular, imaginative classes offer something for every budding child artist.
The slate of classes includes portrait painting, animals in art, oil painting and world of color. Each class is geared for different age groups ranging from three to eleven years old.
Classes meet weekly throughout the fall and into the new year. Call 508-693-1850 or visit featherstoneart.org for schedule and fees.