“It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees.” Emiliano Zapata, Mexican revolutionary Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May) is a celebration of Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It was not Mexican independence day, as there were many more battles to […]
“Motherhood is the biggest gamble in the world. It is the glorious life force … it’s an act of infinite optimism.” –Gilda Radner Here’s your reminder: Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8. Thank your mother, with a flower, a diamond, a sandwich, or a hug. It doesn’t matter. My most treasured Mother’s Day gifts are […]
The first ever Martha’s Vineyard Oyster Fest brought hundreds of shellfish lovers to the Martha’s Vineyard Museum and several other venues during a three-day celebration of sustainable seafood. There were more than enough oysters (and bottles of wine) to go around at the main event at the museum, which featured hands-on education by local experts, […]
The Martha s Vineyard Times
MV@Work: Tuning up the Island
People who perform in front of live audiences for a living have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but I found all these musicians to still be passionate about what they do. All are eagerly looking forward to the return of live music.
1 of 11 The holy grail is to find that moment where everything comes together. You come home feeling like you split the atom. –Jeremy Berlin, pianist. Jeremy Driesen
“This whole thing is like a revival we’re having up here in Aquinnah. –Sean McMahon, musician and pastor. Jeremy Driesen