Music:
Favorites from the opera
The
Island Community Chorus spring concert will take the audience on a
musical trip to the opera. Director Peter R. Boak has chosen a program
of opera favorites from Verdi to Gilbert and Sullivan.
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Musical: Rockin' the school
Hilary
Dreyer as Betsy Lou sips a shake by the juke box in a scene
from "Rock 'N' Roll." The 1950s musical opens this
weekend at the West Tisbury School. Photos by Ralph Stewart
Taylor Rasmussen plays smart and funny Manfred, seen here
in a rehearsal for "Rock "N" Roll."
Meaghan Goldrup (left) as Mary Gayle and Alexia Schroeder
as Darlene rehearse for tomorrow's opening night.
Take
a trip back in time to the 1950s with poodle skirts and
bobby sox this weekend when the West Tisbury School presents
a nostalgic musical, "Rock 'N' Roll."
Billed as an hilarious, romantic, and action-filled romp,
the show takes place at Herbert Hoover High School with
characters like Coomdoggie, dream girl Betsy Lou, head cheerleader
Darlene, and troublemaker Forrest Barrett. A cast of more
than 31 West Tisbury students from grades six through eight
will bring these colorful characters to life.
Getting the most out of the script and the students are
director Treather Gassmann, musical director Hilary Pitha,
and choreographer Holly Vagas. The students in Valerie Becker's
technology class have designed and produced the posters
and programs while the set is the product of Melissa Breese,
Dan Johnson, and the West Tisbury School art classes.
For a rockin' good time in the theater, don't miss "Rock
'N' Roll."
"Rock 'N' Roll" at the West Tisbury School, Old
County Road, April 1, 2 at 7 pm. Tickets: $7 adults, $5
students, $25 cap for families. 508-696-7738.
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Film:
Winning films on local screen
Each
of the films and the series scheduled by the Silver Screen Film Society
(SSFS) in April is a winner not likely to appear in a commercial movie
theatre. More>>
In
Print
One Book, One Island: An honest look at youth issues
As
an educator for more than 30 years, I admit to not being a regular
reader of Young Adult novels. More>>
Salsa
steps lead to Puerto Rico
Hips
swayed to tropical beats as scores of salsa dancers swung and spun
the night away at the Wharf in Edgartown last Thursday. More>>
Vineyarders
celebrate a bright Easter
From church services with soaring hymns of praise and altars banked
with lilies, to egg decorating parties and jolly egg hunts at private
homes... More>>
West
Tisbury gambit
What could entice more than 30 children to stay after school one
day a week for 10 weeks? More>>
School
with a twist
What if you came to school one day and none of your teachers showed
up? More>>
Island
Food Pantry
Hours of Operation: Mon., Wed., and Fri., 2 to 4 pm, at
Christ United Methodist Church (Stone Church), Church Street, Vineyard
Haven. 508-693-4764.
Food donations: Unopened cans, jars, and packaged goods may
be put in Island-wide collection bins.
Contributions: Island Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1874, Vineyard
Haven, MA 02568.
Vineyard
Conservation Almanac
Felix Neck Wildlife
Sanctuary Nursery School This naturalist program runs April 1, 8,
and 15, for children aged 3 to 5 accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Sessions are 10 am to 11 am.
Join us on Fridays while we look for signs of spring. We will search
the animal and plant habitats of the sanctuary looking for animal
activity, sprouting leaves and other seasonal changes. Discover
how Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary changes from winter to spring.
Parents work with their children. Younger siblings in strollers
or backpacks are welcome. Call Felix Neck at (508) 627-4850 for
information and to register. Fee: $40 for members, $50 for non-members.
Visit the Vineyard Conservation Almanac web site for conservation-related
calendar listings, weekly wind farm and state updates, and community
group links. Look for Almanac print versions posted weekly in local
libraries.
Submissions
are encouraged! Subscribe to a free weekly environmental e-mail
service at Vineyard
Conservation Society Almanac office 508-693-9588
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