Twenty Island Artists

On Tuesday, June 7, the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library will host an exhibition featuring the work of more than 20 Vineyard artists. A reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. that day.

Artists Unite for Japan

This Sunday, June 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. a group of local artists are gathering to help children in crisis as a result of the tsunami in Japan. The artists include Mark Zeender, Hiroko Thomson, Carrie Mae Smith, Elizabeth Cecil, Jocelyn Filley, Meg Bodnar and Greg Watson. Well, most are local. Hiroko doesn’t live here, but she’s a grandmother to locals which means her Island roots are not just deep but most likely spreading good vibes down at the playground as we speak.

A Moment With Ray Ellis

Staring deeply into a painting, first from up close, then from afar, maybe trying a different angle or two to wander amidst the nuance of light and shadow is a beautiful journey. Viewer and art together on a tour of discovery.

But sometimes one desires a steady hand to lead this dance or at least fill in some background information on how art became art: Just what was the original inspiration and how much perspiration did it take to bring this painting to life?

Spring Cleanse

The time for spring cleaning, internal style, is now.

Beginning Monday, June 6 and stretching through to June 20, Sherry Sidoti, Jan Buhrman, Dr. Kristine Kopp and Dr. Dardy Slavin are teaming up to create a program designed to make you feel your best just in time for summer.

It’s a blend of yoga, nutrition and mind and body fitness all under one roof.

The Zen of Award Winning

The lavish book of photography and essays, Martha’s Vineyard – Now & Zen, has been selected the bronze medal winner of the 2011 Indie Excellence Award in the category of Northeast Regional Publications.

This, the book’s second national award, celebrates the highest achievements in independent press and self-publishing.

New Food Yorker

Chef AJ Black, owner and restaurateur of Il Tesoro at the Terrace in Edgartown, is opening his newest venture in the upper east side of Manhattan. Opening in September 2011, Il Tesoro Ristorante and Bar will bring Mr. Black’s award-winning Italian cuisine to diners at 1578 First avenue at 82nd East, previously the home for 35 years to Primavera Ristorante. For updates or to make reservations, go online to iltesoro.net, call 508-939-3840, or stop by Il Tesoro at the Terrace.