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Archives for June 2013

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Mike Benjamin singing at a local event.

The sounds of music will soon be filling The Square again as the annual Thursday night Music on the Square begins this week.

Sponsored by us here at Vineyard Square Hotel, and also the Eisenhauer Gallery, the weekly event has fast become a summer tradition on the island. Various artists will be playing throughout the summer, but many weeks feature the fabulous Mike Benjamin.

Over the years Mike has played with many renowned artists including Sue Tedeschi, Bo Diddley, The Temptations, Ben E. King, Bob Weir, James Taylor, The David Letterman Band, The Blues Brothers and more. He was also the lead guitarist and singer for the Boston Music Award winning band “Entrain.”

Ten years as a professional singer and session musician in New York City enabled him to bring a high level of experience and professionalism to the bandstand. If you ar a local or visit the Vineyard often, you’ve  most likely seen Mike and his band somewhere — from a wedding reception to a beach party.

Mike and his guitar are kicking off the season at The Square this Thursday from 6-8 pm. Come see him!

Where to Get the Best Pizza on Martha’s Vineyard Near Edgartown
Explore Memorable Things to Do & See in West Tisbury
Spend a Day at the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest
See the Next Big Thing at a Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival
A Guide on How to Get to Martha’s Vineyard
A Look at the History of Our Edgartown Hotel
Celebrate the Season | A Guide to Christmas in Edgartown
Where to Get the Best Lunch in Edgartown

by Rick Conti

Most people, even those too young to remember the show before it went into syndication, recognize those iconic lyrics from the theme song for the iconic Boston-based sitcom “Cheers.”

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It’s not just the beaches! The friendly vibe and sense of place keeps the author coming back to Martha’s Vineyard.

Here’s the line in partial context:

Wouldn’t you like to get away?
Sometimes you want to go
Where everybody knows your name,
and they’re always glad you came.

I have to tell you, that reminds me far more of Martha’s Vineyard than any watering hole.

When I want to get away, that’s where I want to go.  Sure enough, one of the reasons is because, maybe not everybody but, enough people know my name.

One of the many (many, many) great things about Martha’s Vineyard is its manageable size.  It might not seem so when you’re driving from Chappy to Aquinnah, but it’s a small island.  If you spend enough time there, you’ll get to know people: store clerks, business owners, waiters, residents, and, if you misbehave, the local police.  Get familiar with folks, be friendly, and people will get to know your name.  Then (unless you’re a jerk) they’ll be glad you came.

What a great feeling when you walk into a business or other public establishment and people greet you as if you’re Norm from “Cheers”.  It’s as it you’re a celebrity in that little space.  They know you because you come in and you keep coming in because they know you.  That’s pretty cool for everyone involved from my perspective. I must confess I love it when Joanne greets me with her Scottish lilt every time I walk into Vineyard Square Hotel & Suites.

So, I think I’ll keep going back – to the island and the hotel – getting to know more people each time.  Once everybody knows my name, I’ll move on to some other vacation spot, but not a moment before.

If you run into me, make sure to say hello and introduce yourself.

 

Where to Get the Best Pizza on Martha’s Vineyard Near Edgartown
Explore Memorable Things to Do & See in West Tisbury
Spend a Day at the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest
See the Next Big Thing at a Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival
A Guide on How to Get to Martha’s Vineyard
A Look at the History of Our Edgartown Hotel
Celebrate the Season | A Guide to Christmas in Edgartown
Where to Get the Best Lunch in Edgartown

Try your hand at paddleboarding and glow up the night while you’re at it!

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LED Paddleboards light up The Vineyard. Photo by Island Spirit Kayak.

Island Spirit Kayak has added LED SUP boards to its roster of fun and they are offering a 2 for 1 discount before June 20. Pair that with our our June “Snack and Stroll” special and you’ve got an early summer sneak away vacation at a great price!

 

High intensity LED lights illuminate the water under your board, making you look like a floating UFO and giving you a show of the sea life below! We can’t think of a better way to experience this popular water sport right off the shores of our gorgeous island.

 

Designed for beginners and those just looking to have an awesome time, the tour is 1 hour and departs from different locations around the island.

Where to Get the Best Pizza on Martha’s Vineyard Near Edgartown
Explore Memorable Things to Do & See in West Tisbury
Spend a Day at the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest
See the Next Big Thing at a Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival
A Guide on How to Get to Martha’s Vineyard
A Look at the History of Our Edgartown Hotel
Celebrate the Season | A Guide to Christmas in Edgartown
Where to Get the Best Lunch in Edgartown