Martha's Vineyard Magazine is a regional magazine covering

Martha's Vineyard Martha's Vineyard, often simply called the Vineyard, is an island in the U.S. state of Massachusetts, lying just south of Cape Cod. It is known for being a popular, affluent summer colony, and includes the smaller peninsula Chappaquiddick Isla ...

island. The magazine was founded by William Waterway Marks in 1985, who sold it to

Vineyard Gazette The ''Vineyard Gazette'' is one of two paid circulation newspapers on the island of Martha's Vineyard. Founded in 1846, it also circulates in many other states and countries to seasonal residents of the resort island. History The ''Gazette'' was ...

, Inc. in 1990.

About the magazine

Published in eight editions per year, Martha's Vineyard Magazine features in-depth articles on a range of island-related topics including local events,

cuisine A cuisine is a style of cooking characterized by distinctive ingredients, List of cooking techniques, techniques and Dish (food), dishes, and usually associated with a specific culture or geographic region. Regional food preparation techniques, ...

, music and the arts,

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, personalities and

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. Martha's Vineyard Magazine was honored as a finalist for the 2010 National City and Regional Magazine Awards in three categories: General Excellence, Ancillary Publications for their Home & Garden magazine, and Leisure/Lifestyle Interests for their series on wild edibles. It is a member of the

City and Regional Magazine Association The City and Regional Magazine Association (CRMA) is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1978 that facilitates professional development and training for member magazines and methods for exchanging information and ideas. Activities The ...

(CRMA).

Best of the Vineyard

Best of the Vineyard is a contest held annually by the magazine in which readers vote for island businesses which “are the very best at what they do.” The award is given in a variety of categories that range from necessity to luxury. Past categories include best summer event,

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, caterer, place to get a vegetarian meal, bar/pub, yoga class, landscape company, person you'd most like to have lunch with and many more. Many island businesses feature their selection as “Best of the Vineyard” in their advertising, and often display the framed award as a tribute to their popularity with the island community.

Ancillary publications

*Home & Garden is a semiannual publication, detailing many of the Vineyard's fine homes and gardens. These issues come out twice a year, spring and fall. *Island Weddings & Celebrations is an annual publication featuring articles on unique Vineyard weddings as well as information for brides-to-be. This issue comes out in January of each year.

Business relationships

Martha's Vineyard Magazine is owned by Vineyard Gazette Incorporated.

References

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Martha's Vineyard Magazine awarded recognition

External links

Martha's Vineyard Magazine website
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