Getting Strong Now, WVVY Punches Up the Wattage
The motto of WVVY radio used to be “You Never Know What You’re Going to Hear Next.” And now, following the station’s recent signal boost, you may even be able to hear whatever’s next in Falmouth.
Alex Floyd
This summer marks the second year for the Martha’s Vineyard Sound International Indie Music Festival held at Waban Park in Oak Bluffs. It also signifies an expansion in the event’s mission. This year’s festival will feature local food and artisans, dance performances and activities for kids.
Jake Gyllenhaal’s new film, Southpaw, was screened this week by the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival as part of their summer film series, and featured a discussion with Mr. Gyllenhaal following the viewing. Mr. Gyllenhaal said he comes to the Vineyard to decompress after a tough role.
On Thursday evening, as part of the Summer Institute Speaker Series at the Hebrew Center, Jane Harman, former congresswoman and president of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, will discuss terrorism and foreign policy relating to the Middle East.
On no other summer afternoon would there be so many empty parking spaces in downtown Edgartown, But the Fourth of July parade was about to begin and crowds gathered on porches and lined sidewalks to celebrate.
As the temperature rises and the Island prepares for summer, the Featherstone Center for the Performing Arts is getting ready to kick off a new and diverse season of events.
The Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center will sponsor a series of speakers and films this summer as part of its Summer Institute to promote greater understanding of politics, arts and sciences.