In the 1800s, religious camps were popular on the island. As popularity increased, this open-air wrought iron structure was built, which is believed to be the largest of its kind in the US. With seating for 3,000 people and exquisite woodworking and stained glass, it is truly a magnificent sight. In 1979, its centennial year, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Tabernacle is used today for concerts, Sunday church services, community sing-alongs and special ceremonies.
This community-based theater, built in 1833, develops, produces and presents extraordinary professional performances for the entire family. A non-profit theater company, The Vineyard Playhouse Company, Inc., makes its home here and puts on stage shows, readings, educational programs and theater for both adults and children year-round. In addition, there are special events and guest appearances, festivals and benefits. See website for schedule and cost.
The Meetinghouse is a community center for the arts. The goal is to bring the community together to support and encourage literary, visual and performing arts. The center offers free afternoon programs for young children as well as evening and weekend workshops for adults and teenagers. In addition, The Featherstone features concerts, gallery shows, art and history exhibits, lectures and performances.
Vineyard Arts Project in Edgartown is a lovely studio facility dedicated to promoting the performing arts on the island. The facility boasts rehearsal studios, workshops, classes and performances during the summer months. There are also living quarters for visiting performers and artists on-site.
Cape Cod Melody Tent has been hosting musical events and concerts since 50 years. Profit is not the main motive of this organization and it supports Educational institutes throughout Cape Cod. Over the years, Broadway stars like Ginger Rogers, Douglas Fairbanks Jr, Angela Lansbury, Bob Hope, Helen O'Connell, Robert Merrill, Zero Mostel, Kitty Carlisle, Ann Miller, Jane Powell, Victor Borge, Debbie Reynolds and Benny Goodman have given their best performances here!
The historic Union Chapel, with its unique octagonal cupola, was built in 1870 by the architect Samuel Freeman Pratt. The quaint and lovely building is located in the center of Oak Bluffs. The building is particularly known for having wonderful acoustics, which has made it one of the most popular spots on the island for weddings, performing arts, concerts and festivals.
Located on the second floor of the Tisbury Town Hall, the Katharine Cornell Theater is named for the great 20th-century stage actress who retired to Martha's Vineyard in the 1950s. Many of the performances are of Irish music and this small theater is the perfect intimate setting for these types of shows. There are only a handful of performances held here throughout the year, but each of them gets you in the spirit for the sounds of the Emerald Isle.
Martha's Vineyard Performing Arts Center contributes majorly to the cultural scene of Martha's Vineyard Island in Oak Bluffs. Hosting an eclectic variety of events throughout the year, the theater not only showcases plays put up by the school's own students but also hosts productions of numerous theater companies. A well-equipped theater, it ensures the success of every event held here.
Guyer Art Barn situated in the heart of Hyannis is an art gallery, workspace and a common meeting point for all the artists in the neighborhood. The exhibitions at this art gallery feature the work of talented local artists giving them the opportunity to display their artistic prowess. Various workshops and art classes are organized by experts in the field for the up and coming artists in the neighborhood who wish to learn from the best. Guyer Art Barn, apart from visual arts, also promotes performing arts and plays host to theater shows and concerts on a regular basis.
Vineyard Arts Project in Edgartown is a lovely studio facility dedicated to promoting the performing arts on the island. The facility boasts rehearsal studios, workshops, classes and performances during the summer months. There are also living quarters for visiting performers and artists on-site.