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August 2008
Going au naturel A conversation with Skip Gates Schoolplay A world of heirloom tomatoes
Home & Garden
Spring-Summer 2008
To the four winds
My yard
Modular houses barge in
Honeybees
Martha's Vineyard
Island Weddings &
Celebrations 2008
Planning a wedding or event on the Vineyard? Our publication is the ultimate guide.
IN UPCOMING ISSUES:
Island fishermen in pursuit of the big catch
Spotting fifty birds from the ferry
Steve Ewing builds piers, writes poetry, and tells a tale or two
Ashtanga, Bikram, or Vinyasa? Finding your yoga-self on the Island
Plus much more!
A conversation with Skip Gates
The Oak Bluffs summer resident talks about his routines on-Island, racial and class issues on the Vineyard, who will be the next president, and his sexy red tricycle.
Feature articles
Going au naturel
Is there a future for nude beaches on the Island? Full Story.
A conversation with Skip Gates
The Oak Bluffs summer resident talks about his routines on-Island, racial and class issues on the Vineyard, who will be the next president, and his sexy red tricycle. Full Story.
Schoolplay
Sure, students taking to Vineyard stages have a lot of fun and it’s a great experience. They’ve also had remarkable success on- and off-Island — and they are remarkably watchable. Full Story.Departments
From the editor
Most people on the Island seem to have a nude beach story. Mine is from the weekend I came to the Vineyard to interview for this job.On Island
Chappy Joe. When neighborly kindness is extended to tourists, it can be surprising — welcome, but surprising.At Home With
The soul connection in Aquinnah. Guitarist Arlen Roth collects his favorite instrument — as well as vintage cars, toys, and memorabilia.Books
Summer reads. A day at the beach just isn’t complete without a great book. But with so many to choose from, which one should it be? We asked bibliophiles at the Island’s libraries and bookstores to give us their picks for summer reading and got an amazing variety of titles.Food
A world of heirloom tomatoes. From seeds saved over generations, harvested across the globe, West Tisbury gardener Thalia Scanlan grows a striking variety of tomatoes. She also helps grow seedlings for an annual sale at COMSOG in Oak Bluffs.
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