Vineyard Open House Blog

This Weekend on the Vineyard - The Vineyard Sound Concert

The Vineyard Sound, an all-male a capella group, is an important part of the Island community.

Friday - July 21st

1. Enter the Oak Bluffs Bluewater Fishing Classic to experience some of the best big game fishing in the world. Registration for this weekend’s event includes an overnight adventure which allows competitors to fish for two straight days.
2. Shop the Annual Book Sale, sponsored by the Library Friends of Oak Bluffs, this weekend from 10-4 at the Oak Bluffs Public Library. People of all ages will find gently used books at bargain prices.
3. Attend The Vineyard Sound concert to enjoy stellar vocals, award-winning arrangements, and a diverse repertoire that has become a summer tradition on the Island. See this all-male a capella group perform at the Trinity Worship Center at 8 pm.

Saturday - July 22nd

1. Sail in the 80th annual ‘Round-the-Island-Race hosted by the Edgartown Yacht Club! Sailboats of all sizes race 55 nautical miles in this fun and competitive event. If you’re not a sailor, try to catch a glimpse of the boats from land as they sail around the island.
2. Start your Saturday off right with Goat Yoga at the Native Earth Teaching Farm. This 10 am class is perfect for animal lovers and is open to all experience levels. Registration is required in advance.
3. Bring your appetite to the annual Blueberry Festival at the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury. Free food and refreshments featuring fresh blueberries will be served from 12-4 pm on the front lawn.

Sunday - July 23rd

1. Celebrate the talented artisans of the Island at the Vineyard Artisans Summer Festival. Buy directly from more than 70 artists or simply enjoy demonstrations of their craft from 10am-2pm in Grange Hall.
2. Bring a group of friends to the Day Drinker’s Brunch at the Ritz Soulkitchen. Enjoy a relaxing Sunday with great food, drinks and the music of Griff the Piano Man.
3. Pick up some locally-grown produce for your Sunday dinner from the Island Grown Initiative’s Mobile Market. Their fresh produce will be available at Wampanoag Tribe in Aquinnah beginning at 5:45 pm.

This Weekend on the Vineyard - Midsummer Fine Art Fair

Visitors at the West Tisbury Farmer's Market sample goods from Mermaid Farm.

Friday - July 14th

1. Explore the beach with your kids at a Pondside Adventure. Hosted by the Long Point Wildlife Rescue, this event runs from 11 am-12 pm. A Trustees educator will allow kids ages 5+ to do seaside crafts, and go on scavenger hunts and snorkeling adventures.
2. Discover your creative side through paintings, photography, and sculptures at the Martha’s Vineyard Midsummer Fine Art Fair from Friday-Saturday. Stop by this annual event at the Tashmoo Spring Building anytime this weekend to support the Island Fund for the Arts at The Permanent Endowment for Martha's Vineyard.
3. Bring your appetites to Grace Church for their coveted Lobster Rolls from 4-7 pm. If you’re not a fan of seafood, they also offer hot dogs and pie!

Saturday - July 15th

1. Start your Saturday off right at the West Tisbury Farmer’s Market with food, friends, and music. Sample local produce, meats, and products from all over the island at 9 am-12 pm at Grange Hall.
2. Head over to the West Tisbury Public Library for a Book Talk with Peter Simon at 4 pm. Peter Simon is discussing his new book: Martha’s Vineyard To Everything There Is a Season. Books will be available for purchase and signing and there will be free refreshments.
3. Join the FARM Institute at a silent auction, Meals in the Meadow, to benefit farm-based education programs from 5-10 pm. Support a great cause and enjoy a buffet dinner catered by Scottish Bakehouse, featuring FARM Institute meat and Island produce. Dance to the music of the Sultans of Swing after sampling cocktails and hors d'oeuvres highlighting local fare.

Sunday - July 16th

1. Explore the island in a new way from 10-11 am with the Arboretum Guided Tour. A guide will teach you about the people, history, and nature that make the Polly Hill Arboretum so unique.
2. Come out to the Portuguese-American Club to celebrate the Portuguese Holy Ghost Feast & Festival with a parade at 11 am! The community comes together to celebrate this holiday with traditional dancing, food, and games.
3. End the weekend on the right note with a 5 pm concert from the award-winning operatic tenor, Kyle Van Schoonhoven, at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church.

This Weekend on the Vineyard - Tisbury Street Fair

People enjoy the food and shopping at the Tisbury street fair.

Friday - July 7th

1. Learn about the history, plants and people that make Poly Hill Arboretum such a magical place. Take a guided tour at 10am to explore this special place that recognizes and showcases some of the most beautiful plants you'll find on the Island.

2. Join Sail MV post race as they host the Vineyard Cup on the lawn at the MV Museum in Vineyard Haven at 4pm. Food and drink provided with music featuring The Phil DaRosa Project with special guest Sophie Hiller.

3. Let your hair down and stop into The Port Hunter on Main Street in Edgartown for live music and dancing. Enjoy some libations while you dance the night away with Roosevelt Dime. 

 

Saturday - July 8th

1. Gaze at the flowers and trees in the open air studio during Yoga at the Yard. The class begins at 8am.

2. The West Tisbury Public Library is hosting an art reception for Nancy Purnell whose paintings will be on display from 3-5pm. This exhibit features 15 oil paintings of Martha's Vineyard landscapes.

3. The Tisbury Street Fair is here folks - grab the family and stroll down Main Street in Vineyard Haven between 6:30-9:30pm. Enjoy an array of delicious food including the famous strawberry shortcake provided by the Fire Dept. or the coveted Grace Church lobster roll.

 

Sunday - July 9th

1. The Vineyard Artisans Summer Festival is an annual tradition where the public can meet more than 70 artists each week. It is the Island's only juried art show. Come by Grange Hall in West Tisbury at 10am to view many demonstrations and buy work directly form the artists.

2. Offshore Ale Company hosts a tour of it's brewery and restaurant at 2pm.

3. Pay tribute to the Island's Luke Gurney who passed away last year by attending the Fluke for Luke Fishing Tournament. The event will give participants, sponsors, and volunteers the opportunity to support the Gurney family and celebrate Luke's life. Fishing runs from Saturday to Sunday with an Awards ceremony at 5pm on Sunday at the PA Club. 

20 Old Barnes Rd, OB, Hosts "Meet the Artist" for Jeanne Staples' Friends & Fans

Jeanne Staples addresses assembled friends & fans at 20 Old Barnes Rd, Oak Bluffs.

Last Friday night more than 40 friends and fans came to 20 Old Barnes Rd, Oak Bluffs, the home of Stig and Anita Perrsson, to meet Martha's Vineyard artist Jeanne Staples.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Staples sat and spoke with numerous fans about her work and artistic process.

By all accounts it was a rousing success with Staples presenting to an appreciative audience both her artwork and the quilts that she encourages native Haitians to create for sale. Setting the mood was noted island musician Eric Johnson who played classical and jazz compositions on his acoustic guitar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eric Johnson hard at work on his guitar.

The event was organized by Vineyard Open House Real Estate to help give visibility to both the artist and the host property which is located at 20 Old Barnes Rd in Oak Bluffs and is currently for sale.

 

The main house and guest house at 20 Old Barnes Rd., Oak Bluff, Martha's Vineyard.

The property covers nearly two acres and features a stunning 3-BR home, plus 2-BR guest house, deeded access to a private beach and a mooring in the Lagoon. The main house was designed by noted Martha's Vineyard architect Mark Hutker. The asking price is $1.25M. A separate buildable lot adjacent to the property is also available. Request more information about 20 Old Barnes Rd.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The guest house dining/living room, staged by Vineyard Open House.

In preparation for the event, Kristin Zern of Vineyard Open House Real Estate staged the guest house and its two bedrooms, full bath, kitchen and dining/living areas. Request more information about Vineyard Open House events.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The main fireplace at 20 Old Barnes Rd. adorned by a Staples painting.

 

About Jeanne Staples

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

View Towards Oak Bluffs by Jeanne Staples.

Jeanne Staples is a classically-trained painter, educated at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the pre-eminent institution of American realism.  A member of the Copley Society of Art in Boston, she has taught painting and drawing at the Albany Institute of History & Art, the Rensellaer County Council for the Arts, and was Coordinator of Education for the Empire State Plaza Art Collection and the New York State Governor's Mansion in Albany.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corner of Cooke Street by Jeanne Staples.

Her interests range from the evocative and timeless landscapes of Martha's Vineyard, where she has lived and worked since 1993, to figurative, narrative work - to more modernist interests with her series of 3-D paintings which explores the nexus of traditional realism and popular culture.

In her free time, Jeanne has founded and serves as Director of PeaceQuilts, a non-profit humanitarian, economic development project to aid poor women in Haiti through the establishment of independent sewing cooperatives creating one-of-a-kind art quilts. Staples is represented by The Granary Gallery.

Open House! Sat. October 10 at 63 Leonard Circle, Vineyard Haven

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location: 63 Leonard Circle, Vineyard Haven

Time: 12 Noon to 3 PM

Refreshments: Refreshments, 3-Chip Chewies

Asking Price: $549,000

View Listing & More Photos: Featured Listing

The public is invited to view our newest listing at an Open House at 63 Leonard Circle, Vineyard Haven, this Saturday October 10, 2015 from 12 Noon to 3 PM.

Recently Renovated Contemporary

Set close to Vineyard Haven, this recently renovated 4+ BR/2 BA contemporary sits on .27 acre, offering a bright airy space for year-round living or rental investment. Offers a potential accessory apartment. Generous deck perfect for summer entertaining. New landscaping.

DIRECTIONS: From Vineyard Haven, right onto Leonard Circle from Franklin St, go about a ¼-mi., house on right.

For more information, call David Lott, REALTOR, Vineyard Open House Real Estate: 508-338-2495. On the web at:www.VineyardOpenHouse.com.

 

Vineyard Open House to Hold 3rd Annual Open House

 

 

You're Invited to an Open House!

Dear Friend of Vineyard Open House:

You are invited to our 3rd Annual Open House celebrating our third
year in business, plus new listings and sales of the past year. We'd
love to see you there!

Best wishes,
The Vineyard Open House Team

David Lott
Kristin Zern
Mary Sullivan

DATE: Friday, September 25, 2015

TIME: 5:00 to 7:30 PM

WHERE: 10 Union St., Vineyard Haven (Vineyard Open House office)

RSVP to David Lott, 508-338-2495
e: [email protected]

 

"We'll Guide You Home!"

 

 

 

Brokers' Open House! Tuesday Sept. 15, 63 Leonard Circle, Vineyard Haven

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location: 63 Leonard Circle, Vineyard Haven

Time: 11:30 AM to 2 PM

Refreshments: Lunch

Asking Price: $549,000

View Listing: Featured Listing

All brokers are invited to view our newest listing at an Open House at 63 Leonard Circle, Vineyard Haven, this Tuesday, September 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Recently Renovated Contemporary

Set close to Vineyard Haven, this recently renovated 4+ BR/2 BA contemporary sits on .27 acre, offering a bright airy space for year-round living or rental investment. Offers a potential accessory apartment. Generous deck perfect for summer entertaining. Refreshments/Lunch.

DIRECTIONS: From Vineyard Haven, right onto Leonard Circle from Franklin St, go about a ¼-mi., house on right.

For more information, call David Lott, REALTOR, Vineyard Open House Real Estate: 508-338-2495.

 

Vineyard Open House Real Estate Celebrates Grand Opening at New Office in Vineyard Haven

Vineyard Open House, a new real estate firm opening in Vineyard Haven, celebrated its Grand Opening in a series of open houses Wednesday September 25 and October 2. Owner David Lott and Broker Mary Sullivan, both of Vineyard Haven, welcomed friends, family and local businesses to the event.

“We wanted to thank all the people who have been supportive of us, have given us encouragement, ideas and their enthusiasm,” said Lott, who built his first home on the island in 1973 at the age of 22.

David Lott, VOH owner, right, stands with open house guests.

“Mary and I are really excited about finally opening our doors and then welcoming our first listing—all in the first week of officially being open for business. Quite a wonderful way to get started, ” said Lott.

The new business is located on Union St. in Vineyard Haven opposite Murdick’s Fudge and will offer full services for the buying, selling and renting of real estate. Its in-town location features a “digital showroom” which showcases the firm’s more than 40 web sites, blogs and social media.

Guests view property in the digital showroom. All Photos by Susan Waldrop.

“The digital showroom is a way to not only present all the real estate available on the island and at resort communities around the country,” said Lott. “But to also demonstrate the varied array of internet tools we have at our disposal to market our clients’ properties. ”

 “We’re ready to go,” said Sullivan, who is also a lawyer and notary public.

About Vineyard Open House Real Estate
Vineyard Open House Real Estate is a new real estate company located in Vineyard Haven on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, MA. Its mission is to provide real estate services for real estate buyers and sellers as well as renters. 

Vineyard Open House is an outgrowth of Lott’s nearly 30 years marketing resort real estate and master-planned golf and water view communities. In 1995 he founded the GolfCourseHome and WaterViewHome Networks, a 44-Member website network which features more than 100 resort communities in North America and the Caribbean.

Lott also hosts ‘On the House—Real Estate Radio’ on WVVY 93.7 FM. As creator and host he covers Martha’s Vineyard real estate and the unique lifestyle people enjoy on the island. The show airs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11 am. You can also listen to the show online at www.WVVY.org.

Deep Island Roots – Red Stocking Fund
The Lott family has deep roots on Martha’s Vineyard, having been coming to the island since the 1890s. Lott’s grandfather, Harris Crist, retired to Vineyard Haven in 1936 from his position as co-owner of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle newspaper.  

Crist had a 5-BR residence (93  Main) built overlooking the harbor and lived there until he passed in 1946. An avid golfer, Crist played nearly every day of the year at the Oak Bluffs Country Club, a nine-hole layout which eventually became Farm Neck Golf Club.

His wife Addie Crist became an organist for Grace Church. Her greatest legacy is the Red Stocking Fund which she started in 1938 with a few friends who knitted six red Christmas stockings and filled them with gifts for needy island children. The Red Stocking Fund has since grown exponentially and last year distributed toys and clothing to more than 400 islanders.

For more information about Vineyard Open House Real Estate, call David Lott, Owner, at 203-270-9357 (cell) or 508-338-2405 (office), or email.

 

"Simply the Best” Tennis Weekend at The Landings, GA, Includes Barbeque, Lowcountry Boil Dinner

Center court at The Landings, GA

The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA, a 6,500-acre island known for two superb marinas, six championship golf courses, also has a world-class tennis complex with 34 courts and programs to match, has opened registration for its “Simply the Best” Tennis Weekend.

Taking place June 15-17 at the community’s Franklin Creek Tennis Center, the weekend kicks off Friday night with a $1 beer and wine social with round-robin play, including an optional kids’ clinic.

Saturday's festivities include a morning tennis school with fun drills and a big Saturday night feast with barbeque, plus a Lowcountry Boil dinner. Sunday offers open play and a chance to put what you've learned to work. Send me more information about the tennis weekend at The Landings!

 

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL Appoints New Executive Chef

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club has a new chef.

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL has announced the recent appointment of Michael Plotkin to the position of executive chef. Prior to joining Harbour Ridge, Plotkin had served as executive sous chef at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton. The new chef will oversee operations in the state-of-the-art kitchen that is part of a completely new 45,000-square-foot clubhouse. Click here for more information about Harbour Ridge!