Circuit Arts

10/19/2026

Artists! There’s still time to submit your artwork for Harvest, Circuit Arts’ first annual fall group exhibition at Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse. 🍁🍂🍃

What does “harvest” mean to you? From gathering with friends to watching the seasons change and enjoying the slower pace of fall, we’d love to see your interpretation.

All Island artists are invited to submit up to two pieces, and all forms of art are welcome. The exhibition will be on view November 5–28 at the Playhouse Art Space in Vineyard Haven.

✨Submission details at circuitarts.org/artspace ✨

Questions? Email [email protected]

Submissions are due this Tuesday, October 20, at 7 PM!

10/14/2026

Join us on Friday, October 23 at 7 PM at Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse for an evening with Matt Nakoa 🎸🎹

Called a “hot-handed phenom” by The Boston Globe, this award-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist blends classical music, contemporary folk, and rock.

Check out this preview of his performance “Sleepwalking Away,” then get tickets at circuitarts.org/events 🎟️

10/09/2026

Vivienne Vale has room for two more on her guest list. Could it be you? 🥂

Enter for a chance to win 2 free tickets to Spirits & Spirits: Vivienne Vale’s Vaudeville Revue, plus a poster signed by Miss Vale herself! Try not to swoon.

If you win, your invitation promises an evening of music, comedy, dance, and slightly strange delights within Hotel Le Grangé’s Orchid Ballroom. ✨

How to enter:

- Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
- Like this post.
- Tag the friend you’d bring that would make the perfect guest!

Entries close October 15. We’ll contact the winner on October 16 to collect their name and email address to reserve their tickets.

Miss Vale is feeling generous. Don’t keep her waiting 💌

10/08/2026

Huge congratulations to our dear friend Scott Barrow! He’s heading to Broadway to reprise his role as Karl Höcker in HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES.

Scott is a longtime artistic associate of Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse. In addition to being an original cast member and deviser of this extraordinary work with Tectonic Theater Project, he directed our stage reading this past summer. We’re so happy for you Scott! Break a leg!

Scott Barrow reprises his acclaimed performance as Karl Höcker in HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES on Broadway. Previews begin Nov 2. Tickets on sale now.

10/06/2026

Our fifth annual Fall Film Showcase starts this week and we can’t wait to share these films with you 🎬

Join us October 7–11 at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury for five nights of movies on the big screen. From a w**e tasting following Burgundy to the story behind the making of Rocky, there’s plenty to look forward to.

✨Watch the trailers and get your tickets today at circuitarts.org/fall-film-showcase✨

10/01/2026

There have been many storied nights in the Orchid Ballroom at Hotel Le Grangé. Vivienne Vale intends to add another ✨

Spirits & Spirits returns to the Grange Hall October 27–31 with Vivienne Vale’s Vaudeville Revue! Expect music, comedy, dance, specialty acts, and slightly strange delights from Miss Vale’s curious company of performers.

Dress to impress, enjoy a cocktail in the Afterlight Lounge, and settle in for an evening under Miss Vale’s watchful eye.

She’s expecting a full house. Make sure your name is on the guest list.

🎟️ Reserve your spot today at circuitarts.org/events

09/24/2026

Our fifth annual Fall Film Showcase is coming up October 7-11! 🎉

Take a seat on our cozy couches at the Grange Hall and join us for five acclaimed films on the big screen. This year’s selections come fresh from Venice, Toronto, Telluride, and other major film festivals 🎬

✨Check out the full schedule and get your tickets today at circuitarts.org✨

09/21/2026

Next week: Poetry returns to the Playhouse.

Join us next Wednesday, September 30, 7 PM at Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse as we kick off a new season of Arnie’s Poetry Café.

Opening night features a special reading by three acclaimed Island poets: Adriana Stimola, Claudia Taylor, and Steve Ewing, the poets laureate of West Tisbury, Martha’s Vineyard, and Edgartown.

Following these featured readings, the evening will open up to the community with an open mic. Audience members interested in participating can sign up at the door.

Come listen, share your work, and celebrate the return of this beloved Playhouse tradition.

Free admission • No tickets required

Learn more at circuitarts.org/poetrycafe

09/15/2026

Save the date! The 27th Annual Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival is coming March 31-April 4, 2027!

Five days of films, filmmakers, conversations, community, and everything we love about MVFF! More details to come🍿

Here are a few moments from this year’s festival this past spring ➡️

If you or someone you know have made a film that you’d like to submit to us for consideration, go to https://filmfreeway.com/MarthasVineyardFilmFestival?mc_cid=5b1a2f6d4a&mc_eid=UNIQID

📸 Danielle Mulcahy, Circuit Films, Simone Davis