Well over 200 people attended the gallery opening of The Art of the Ceramic Bowl at Featherstone this Sunday, which kicked off with a fund-raising effort that gave new meaning to a common Vineyard abbreviation. The event, which sought to raise money for the purchase of Featherstone’s new kiln, was Buy Your Own Bowl.

It’s still too early for the leaves of fall to be rustling, but other sounds of the season are already in the air: the impatient tweets of a whistle, garbled voices speaking through mouthguards, and the soft smack of a pigskin landing perfectly between two outstretched hands.

By IVY ASHE

It’s still too early for the leaves of fall to be rustling, but other sounds of the season are already in the air: the impatient tweets of a whistle, garbled voices speaking through mouthguards, and the soft smack of a pigskin landing perfectly between two outstretched hands.

Football season is back at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School.

The Old Sculpin Gallery in Edgartown opened its latest exhibition last Sunday night with a well-attended reception for featured artists Anthony Benton Gude, Dylan Sean Murray, Amaru Pareja and Teresa Yuan.

The Old Sculpin Gallery in Edgartown opened its latest exhibition last Sunday night with a well-attended reception for featured artists Anthony Benton Gude, Dylan Sean Murray, Amaru Pareja and Teresa Yuan.

As is the case with most Old Sculpin shows, the works on display put the spotlight on diversity, with established and emerging artists — working in various media — sharing space inside the cozy building on Dock street.

At six o’clock on Tuesday, State Beach seems as it does any other day of the week at this time. Calm waves lap the shore as seagulls fly above and toddlers race through the sand.

When Eric Johnson and his wife, Leslie, were trying to come up with a name for their new frozen yogurt shop, they were sure of one thing.

Shearer Cottage in Oak Bluffs has a history of being part of history. The 103-year-old summer inn was a haven for African American families in the early part of the 20th century during a time when few establishments would offer hospitality services, and has continued to be part of a vibrant community tradition.

Shearer Cottage in Oak Bluffs has a history of being part of history. The 103-year-old summer inn was a haven for African American families in the early part of the 20th century during a time when few establishments would offer hospitality services, and has continued to be part of a vibrant community tradition.