Katharine Cornell must be rolling over in her grave. Cornell, a star of theatrical performances during the 20th century and a seasonal resident of the Island, was the benefactor for the Katharine Cornell Theater, which is located on the second floor of Tisbury Town Hall. She also commissioned the majestic Stan Murphy murals inside on […]
The board of directors of Farm Neck Golf Club’s charitable corporation, Farm Neck Foundation, announced Tuesday that the foundation will be awarding more than $100,000 in grants to 17 Vineyard programs and organizations. An annual tradition, the foundation’s charitable assistance this year will go to a wide variety of programs, including funding a children’s rights […]
The Katharine Cornell Theater, an auditorium space renovated with funds delivered from pre-eminent 20th century actress Katharine Cornell, is no longer hosting any theater or music shows. The space closed to the public, as most places like it did, during the main thrust of the COVID-19 pandemic. It now contains what Tisbury town administrator Jay […]
Martha’s Vineyard Museum is looking for feedback on how well “it serves its members, past members, and visitors,” through an online survey. The survey, titled “M.V. Museum Constituent Survey,” can be accessed at bit.ly/3P022OK. Survey respondents can also be entered into a raffle for the opportunity to win a $50 gift card to the museum’s […]
Beacons on hilltops have guided mariners to safe harbor since the dawn of recorded history, and when Martha’s Vineyard was an important port for whale ships and other seafarers, lighthouses showed the way safely around shoals and rocks. These days, everyone’s phone has a GPS and most maritime navigation relies on newer technology, but computers […]