Martha’s Vineyard and freed slaves discussion at the Vineyard Library

Robert Hayden, President of The Martha’s Vineyard Chapter of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.   Robert will trace the history of his family; the battles they were involved in and their journey to Martha’s Vineyard as freed slaves.  –coming in May date and time TBA call (508) 696-4211












The Secrets of Martha's Vineyard Blog contains helpful information, things to do on and stories about Martha's Vineyard by The Larrier House a private rental on Martha's Vineyard.  The blog is based on an article written by Sharon-Frances Moore and published by the Vineyard Gazette. [Sharon Frances Moore former President, Executive Director, advisor to non-profits, Board of Directors, and organizations as it pertains to event planning, fundraising, community engagement, labor and public relations and legal matters: University of Maryland New York Chapter, University of Maryland Scholarship Committee, City of National City Association, Tribeca Organization, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., Owens Corning, U.S. Senate; Network for Women, Hospice; Boys & Girls Club, various New York City theater groups, United Church of Christ, Presbyterian Church, Republican National Committee RNC, Democratic National Committee DNC, Southern California Association, SEIU unions]

Annual Pink & Green Weekend Coming in May

May 11-13 The 1st Annual Pink & Green Weekend

Spring and Mother's Day is the inspiration of the Pink & Green Weekend in Edgartown. There will be many events including the 1st Annual Pink & Green Ball 12th. The ball cost $75.00, Hors d'eouvres, cash bar, dancing with a live band -the Sultans of Swing!  This might be a great time for members of Alpha Kappa Alpha to make this weekend a time to visit the island.

The Secrets of Martha's Vineyard Blog contains helpful information, things to do on and stories about Martha's Vineyard by The Larrier House a private rental on Martha's Vineyard.  The blog is based on an article written by Sharon-Frances Moore and published by the Vineyard Gazette. 

Sharon Frances Moore former President, Executive Director, advisor to non-profits, Board of Directors, and organizations as it pertains to event planning, fundraising, community engagement, labor and public relations and legal matters: University of Maryland New York Chapter, University of Maryland Scholarship Committee, City of National City Association, Tribeca Organization, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., Owens Corning, U.S. Senate; Network for Women, Hospice; Boys & Girls Club, various New York City theater groups, United Church of Christ, Presbyterian Church, Republican National Committee RNC, Democratic National Committee DNC, and Southern California Associations including SEIU

Martha’s Vineyard and freed slaves discussion at the Vineyard Library

Robert Hayden, President of The Martha’s Vineyard Chapter of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.   Robert will trace the history of his family; the battles they were involved in and their journey to Martha’s Vineyard as freed slaves.  –coming in May date and time TBA call (508) 696-4211

The Secrets of Martha's Vineyard Blog contains helpful information, things to do on and stories about Martha's Vineyard by The Larrier House a private rental on Martha's Vineyard.  The blog is based on an article written by Sharon-Frances Moore and published by the Vineyard Gazette. [Sharon Frances Moore former President, Executive Director, advisor to non-profits, Board of Directors, and organizations as it pertains to event planning, fundraising, community engagement, labor and public relations and legal matters: University of Maryland New York Chapter, University of Maryland Scholarship Committee, City of National City Association, Tribeca Organization, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., Owens Corning, U.S. Senate; Network for Women, Hospice; Boys & Girls Club, various New York City theater groups, United Church of Christ, Presbyterian Church, Republican National Committee RNC, Democratic National Committee DNC, Southern California Association, SEIU unions]

The Vineyard Haven Library is hosting slave songs and spirituals with Sparky and Rhonda Rucker 4/22/12

The Vineyard Haven Library is hosting slave songs and spirituals with Sparky and Rhonda Rucker on Sunday, April 22^nd at 2 pm

Rhonda and Sparky will sing slave songs and spirituals and while accompanying themselves with finger style picking and bottleneck blues guitar, harmonica, old-time banjo, piano, spoons, and bones.  They will weave American history, especially African-American history, including slavery, the Underground Railroad and the Civil War into their, traditional storytelling, and humor into their concert. They have been featured tellers at the International Storytelling Center and Festival, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and on NPR's On Point.

Annual Pink & Green Weekend Coming in May

May 11-13 The 1st Annual Pink & Green Weekend

Spring and Mother's Day is the inspiration of the Pink & Green Weekend. There will be many events including the 1st Annual Pink & Green Ball 12th. The ball cost $75.00, Hors d'eouvres, cash bar, dancing with a live band -the Sultans of Swing!  This might be a great time for members of Alpha Kappa Alpha to make this weekend a time to visit the island.

The Secrets of Martha's Vineyard Blog contains helpful information, things to do on and stories about Martha's Vineyard by The Larrier House a private rental on Martha's Vineyard.  The blog is based on an article written by Sharon-Frances Moore and published by the Vineyard Gazette.

Sharon Frances Moore former President, Executive Director, advisor to non-profits, Board of Directors, and organizations as it pertains to event planning, fundraising, community engagement, labor and public relations and legal matters: University of Maryland New York Chapter, University of Maryland Scholarship Committee, City of National City Association, Tribeca Organization, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., Owens Corning, U.S. Senate; Network for Women, Hospice; Boys & Girls Club, various New York City theater groups, United Church of Christ, Presbyterian Church, Republican National Committee RNC, Democratic National Committee DNC, and Southern California Associations including SEIU

The Reel Blues Fest May 12

The Reel Blues Fest: Jonathan Edwards, Kate Taylor, James Montgomery and Bruce Marshall live in Falmouth just a ferry ride from Martha’s Vineyard.

Blues and Jazz are know as the only original American art form.  Its origins came from southern slaves and grew and winded its way to the music now loved by millions around the world.

The Reel Blues Fest: Jonathan Edwards, Kate Taylor, James Montgomery and Bruce Marshall is a chance to listen to the Blues and lend a hand to older musician. According to the Reel Blues website “The Reel Blues Fest, Inc. sponsors musical and film events from its base in New England and seeks entities and individuals who may need assistance such as older musicians who did not have financial or medical support through their careers and filmmakers and educational entities which need funding to promote the art and craft of filmmaking.”

Interested in the blue and its origins visit:

http://www.pbs.org/theblues/classroom/defhistory.html

http://www.history-of-rock.com/blues.htm

Tickets can be purchased at www.thereelbluesfest.org/2012/

 After an evening of blues take the short ferry ride to Martha’s Vineyard. Consider staying at the Larrier House.

<a href="http://www.thereelbluesfest.org/2012/> thereelbluesfest.org</a>

The Secrets of Martha's Vineyard Blog contains helpful information, things to do on and stories about Martha's Vineyard by The Larrier House a private rental on Martha's Vineyard.  The blog is based on an article written by Sharon-Frances Moore and published by the Vineyard Gazette.

Sharon Frances Moore former President, Executive Director, advisor to non-profits, Board of Directors, and organizations as it pertains to event planning, fundraising, community engagement, labor and public relations and legal matters: University of Maryland New York Chapter, University of Maryland Scholarship Committee, City of National City Association, Tribeca Organization, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., Owens Corning, U.S. Senate; Network for Women, Hospice; Boys & Girls Club, various New York City theater groups, United Church of Christ, Presbyterian Church, Republican National Committee RNC, Democratic National Committee DNC, and Southern California Associations including SEIU

Slave songs and spirituals with Sparky and Rhonda Rucker 4/22/12

The Vineyard Haven Library is hosting slave songs and spirituals with Sparky and Rhonda Rucker on Sunday, April 22^nd at 2 pm

"Rhonda and Sparky will sing slave songs and spirituals and while accompanying themselves with finger style picking and bottleneck blues guitar, harmonica, old-time banjo, piano, spoons, and bones.  They will weave American history, especially African-American history, including slavery, the Underground Railroad and the Civil War into their, traditional storytelling, and humor into their concert. They have been featured tellers at the International Storytelling Center and Festival, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and on NPR's On Point."

Martha's Vineyard Rental

If you know anyone who is looking for a summer rental in Martha’s Vineyard tell them to take a look at the LARRIER HOUSE!

This bright, cheerful, sunny home is the perfect vacation spot.  The house is an eight minute walk from shopping and fine dining in Vineyard Haven.  It has 4 bedrooms (two queen beds and three twins beds), 2 full bathrooms, large kitchen designed to please the avid chef and even boasts a wine refrigerator so you can enjoy your favorite vintage during your stay.  Over sized spacious yard and patio are perfect for relaxing or grilling with friends and family.

Email: larrierhouse@yahoo.com   Facebook: The Larrier House

The Larrier House

If you know anyone who is looking for a summer rental in Martha’s Vineyard tell them to take a look at the LARRIER HOUSE!

This bright, cheerful, sunny home is the perfect vacation spot.  The house is an eight minute walk from shopping and fine dining in Vineyard Haven.  It has 4 bedrooms (two queen beds and three twins beds), 2 full bathrooms, large kitchen designed to please the avid chef and even boasts a wine refrigerator so you can enjoy your favorite vintage during your stay.  Over sized spacious yard and patio are perfect for relaxing or grilling with friends and family.

Email: larrierhouse@yahoo.com   Facebook: The Larrier House