Martha's Vineyard Books & Ideas

The Expanding Palate of Food Writing

Louisa Hufstader | Thursday, August 12 2021 - 4:46pm

A sell-out crowd of more than 200 people took their seats at café-style tables at the museum talk about the Changing Story of American Home Cooking, sponsored by Cook the Vineyard, a Vineyard Gazette publication.

Cook the Vineyard

Three Friends Capture Vineyard's Place in World War II

Alison L. Mead

Authors met on Thursdays for lunch and their friendship led to writing a book on the Vineyard's place in history during World War II.

Fact Meets Fiction at State Road Speakeasy

Bill Eville

The sign outside State Road Restaurant last Wednesday night said Go Bruins. The parking lot was overflowing and yet upon entering there was no hockey to be found. Instead, there was a crowd of people talking about writing and literature.

Speaking Comes Easy at State Road Restaurant

Ward Just and Paul Schneider will be the featured speakers at a Speakeasy evening held at State Road Restaurant on May 14 to benefit the West Tisbury Library Foundation.

Book Launch For Vineyard Life in Pictures

New book titled Martha's Vineyard features collection of photographs covering 1840s to 1970s donated by Islanders and visitors .

Library to Host Readings from Residency Writers

On Wednesday, May 7, and Wednesday, May 14, from 5 to 6 p.m. the West Tisbury Library will host readings showcasing writers from the Martha's Vineyard Writers Residency program.

Hebrew Center Guest Speaker

Yuval Elizur, former deputy editor and economics reporter for Israel’s largest daily newspaper Ma’ariv, will be the guest speaker following the Shabbat service at the Hebrew Center on Friday, May 2, at 5:30 p.m.