BENEFIT EVENTS 2011-2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Atria: 137 Main Street, Edgartown
Join friends of the Museum for an exquisite culinary experience at one of Martha's Vineyard's finest restaurants. Chef and owner, Christian Thornton, presents a special four-course delight with wines to compliment.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Martha's Vineyard Museum
Members and guests celebrate the summer season and the opening of new exhibits with a cocktail reception under the tent on the lawn.
Summer 2012 exhibits at the Museum include:
Out of the Depths: Martha's Vineyard Shipwrecks
Show Time: 100 Years of Theater on MV
Island Faces, Portrait Contest
And be sure to visit the newly re-opened 18th Century Cooke House.
2nd Annual Vineyard Haven House Tour
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Ever driven down Williams Street and marveled at the historic homes and exquisite architecture? Here is your chance to get a better look. Start your day off with a talk on the historic architecture of the homes. Enjoy lunch at Grace Church, and feast on their famous lobster rolls. Then spend the afternoon touring five houses before finishing your tour with light refreshments and lemonade.
14th Annual Evening of Discovery
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Marine Hospital/St. Pierre School:
151 Lagoon Pond Rd., Tisbury
Join us for one of the biggest parties of the summer and be a part of history as this event moves to the former Marine Hospital/St. Pierre School property in Vineyard Haven for the first time. Enjoy cocktails, conversation, and a buffet dinner. For more information, please contact Katy Fuller at 508-627-4441 x123.
August 2012
Dr. Daniel Fisher House:
99 Main Street, Edgartown
Buy goods and do good at the same time. A two-day shopping event will feature some one-of-a-kind items for you and your home, including jewelry, blankets, shawls, stationery and more. For details on vendors, visit the Edgartown Boutique online.
Annual "You Can't Spell mARTha's Vineyard Without A-R-T" Party
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Every year the Museum welcomes fall with a celebration of treasured
Vineyard artists. We host a very special dinner at which the artists display their work and talk about it as they dine with guests.
Check out photos the Martha's Vineyard Times took of the Museum's 4th Annual Art Party from 2011.
For more information, please contact Nancy Kelly, Director of Development, at 508.627.4441 x121.
Friday, November 30, 2012
The Board of Directors of the Museum invite guests to join them and Skinner, Inc. for an Appraisal Open House. Each guest may bring one item for appraisal. Wine and hors 'doeuvres will be provided.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Event appraisers from Skinner, Inc. will evaluate your prized objects in this popular event. Items may be consigned for sale by Skinner with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Martha's Vineyard Museum.
Lighting of the Edgartown Lighthouse
December 2012
Harborview Hotel: 131 N. Water St., Edgartown.
The annual Christmas lighting of the Edgartown Lighthouse will take place in front of the Harborview Hotel in Edgartown. Enjoy hot chocolate and holiday goodies and music.
Free and Open to All.
Annual Christmas in Edgartown Day
December 2012
Jewelry Jingle
Make the Museum a part of your Christmas in Edgartown festivities! Shop the Jewelry Jingle in the Library for perfect holiday gifts. All proceeds go to the Museum.