Directory of Information : This Week's Happenings
Published: August 28, 2008
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 28
Senior Conversation Group 9:30-11 am, Howes House, West Tisbury. With Ned Orleans, Tisbury Martha's Vineyard Commission member, "Planning to Get Things Done on the Vineyard."
Workshop for Kids 10 am-12 noon, Martha's Vineyard Museum, Edgartown. Journal writing, inspired by "Good-bye for today" by Laura Jernegan. For ages 7 to 12. $5; free for members. Pre-register: 508-627-4441 ext. 118.
Ladybug Retreats Seminar 11 am-3 pm, Mansion House, Vineyard Haven. Personal development and growth company seminar features Norma Hollis. $40. 203-570-3539.
Freedom Schooner Amistad Tours 11 am-5 pm, Packer's Wharf, Vineyard Haven. Tour the recreation of the historical ship. Free; donations accepted. Continues daily through Sept. 3.
Movie Afternoon 3 pm, Vineyard Haven Library. For ages 4 and up. 508-696-4211.
Kids Crafts 3-5 pm, Martha's Vineyard Museum, Edgartown. Model boats. For ages 5 to 12. $5; free for members. Pre-register: 508-627-4441 ext. 118.
Author's Talk 5 pm, Martha's Vineyard Museum, Edgartown. Elaine Pace, "Island Home: Why People Come to Martha's Vineyard and Why They Stay." 508-627-4441.
Artist's Presentation 5-6 pm, Aquinnah Library. Cindy Kane's installation of iconographic helmets. Refreshments. Free. 508-645-2314; 508-627-4441.
Author's Talk 5-6 pm, Chilmark Library. Ernie Weiss, "Out of Vienna: Eight Years of Flight From the Nazis." Free. 508-645-3360.
African Aid Lecture 7:30-9 pm, Chilmark Community Center. Nathaniel Scott and Aduei Riak on education and development initiatives in Africa. Free; donations welcome. 508-524-0919.
Play: Mark Twain's "The Diary of Adam and Eve" 8 pm, Vineyard Playhouse, Vineyard Haven. New play devised and directed by Joann Green Breuer. The master of American humor shows us how we all began. Through Sept. 6. Times and tickets vary. 508-696-6300.
Peter Francis of Dispatch Outerland, Airport. 7 pm, all ages, acoustic set; 10 pm, 21+ with full band. 508-693-1137.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29
Habitat Build Days 8:30 am-4:30 pm, 21 11th Street South, Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, Edgartown. Habitat for Humanity of Martha's Vineyard seeks volunteers needed to frame, insulate band joists, and shovel. Also Sat. 508-693-3429; 617-504-0694.
Freedom Schooner Amistad Tours 11 am-5 pm, Packer's Wharf, Vineyard Haven. See Aug. 28.
Concert 7:30 pm, Che's Lounge, Vineyard Haven. Milo Jones, Lo Fine, Noah Maxner. 508-693-8555.
Play: Mark Twain's "The Diary of Adam and Eve" 8 pm, Vineyard Playhouse. See Aug. 28.
The Othello Project: Theatre, Opera, and Dance 8 pm, The Yard, Chilmark. "Moor's Pavane" ("Variations on Theme of Othello"), performed by members of Limón Dance Company and André De Shields. $25 seniors and under 30, $50 general, $100 premium. Continues Sat., Sun, prices vary. Free Saturday matinee at 4 pm. 508-645-9662.
Fiddle Concert 8 pm, Katharine Cornell Theatre, Vineyard Haven. Flying Elbows present original and traditional songs with guest Bob Hammond. $10; free for children under 12.
Rootz Underground Outerland, Airport. 508-693-1137.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30
Habitat Build Days 8:30 am-4:30 pm, 21 11th Street South, Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, Edgartown. See Aug. 29.
14th Annual Vineyard Artisans Labor Day Festival 10 am-5 pm, Ag Hall, West Tisbury. Also on Sunday. Free admission, parking $2. Work by the Vineyard's premier craftspeople. Live music, hay rides, and food. 508-693-8989.
Book Signing 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Riley's Reads, Vineyard Haven. Mathea Levine, "I'm Lucy: A Day in the Life of a Young Bonobo." Bring 3 or more pieces of beach trash to receive 20 percent discount. Profits donated to BCI and Roots and Shoots.
Native American Musical Instrument Display 11 am-3 pm, Aquinnah Cultural Center. View various instruments from across the country with Kitty Hendrix-Miller. 508-645-7900.
Freedom Schooner Amistad Tours 11 am-5 pm, Packer's Wharf, Vineyard Haven. See Aug. 28.
Library Summer Celebration 12 noon-3 pm, Aquinnah Library. Music by Sol Y Canto and Black Brook Singers and Drummers; book sale; family activities. 508-645-2314.
Summer Luncheon 12:30 pm, Oyster Bar Grill, Oak Bluffs. Benefits Martha's Vineyard NAACP. With Gregory Tignor, professor emeritus at Yale University; and Dr. Ernest Hardaway, staff member of U.S. House of Rep. Ways and Means committee. $30.
Amistad Public Sail 1-4 pm, leaves from Packer's Wharf, Vineyard Haven. Sail on a historic ship. Also Sun. $50; $15 for children under 12.
The Yard Family Matinee 4 pm, The Yard, Chilmark. Family-friendly performance. Free, donations accepted, reservations suggested. 508-645-9662.
Benefit Pulled-Pork Dinner 5-7 pm, First Baptist Church, Vineyard Haven. With coleslaw, sweet potato fries, cornbread. All you can eat. $12; $6 for children.
Authors' Readings 5:30 pm, West Tisbury Library. Novelist Salvatore Scibona and poet Justen Ahren. Signings and Q&A session follows. Free. 508-693-3366.
Opening Reception 6-8 pm, Louisa Gould Gallery, Vineyard Haven. "Vineyard Abstraction," Marjorie Mason, Ovid Ward, Jules Worthington, and others. Live music. Through Sept. 12. 508-693-7373.
Concert 7:30 pm, Che's Lounge, Vineyard Haven. Black Brook Singers, Yes Future Yes, Milo Silva, Rob Myers. 508-693-8555.
Play: Mark Twain's "The Diary of Adam and Eve" 8 pm, Vineyard Playhouse. See Aug. 28.
The Othello Project: Theatre, Opera, and Dance 8 pm, The Yard. $15 seniors and under 30; $25 general; $50 premium. See August 29.
Kenny Lockwood and Red Road, Nancy Jephcote 8 pm, Old Whaling Church, Edgartown. $15.
Film: "Zeb, Celebrated Schooner Captain of Martha's Vineyard" 8 pm, Katharine Cornell Theatre, Vineyard Haven. Documentary film of Island captain based on book by Polly Burroughs. $10; $5 seniors and children.
Benjamin Taylor Outerland, Airport. 508-693-1137.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31
Freedom Schooner Amistad Tours 11 am-5 pm, Packer's Wharf, Vineyard Haven. See Aug. 28.
Labor Day Cookout 12 noon, Grace Episcopal Church, Vineyard Haven. Live jazz; food; beverages; ice cream sundaes. 508-693-0332.
Amistad Public Sail 1-4 pm, leaves from Packer's Wharf, Vineyard Haven. See Aug. 30.
Author's Talk 3 pm, Edgartown Books. Kate Feiffer, "President Pennybaker." 508-627-8841.
Champagne Reception 4-6 pm Four Generations Art Gallery, Vineyard Haven. Preview of 3rd annual Hudson River Reflections exhibit. 508-693-5501.
Opening Reception 6-8 pm, Old Sculpin Gallery, Edgartown. Cay Eden, Renee George O'Sullivan, Rose Treat, Steve London, Sheila Fane. Through Sept. 5. 508-627-4881.
Concert 7:30 pm, Che's Lounge, Vineyard Haven. TCD, Adriana Stimola, The Anarchestra. 508-693-8555.
The Othello Project: Theatre, Opera, and Dance 8 pm, The Yard. $15 seniors and under 30; $25 general; $50 premium. See August 29.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Senior Discussion Group 9:30-11 am, Howes House, West Tisbury. Conversation led by Jerry Muskin.
Freedom Schooner Amistad Tours 11 am-5 pm, Packer's Wharf, Vineyard Haven. See Aug. 28.
Play: Mark Twain's "The Diary of Adam and Eve" 7 pm, Vineyard Playhouse. See Aug. 28.
Movie: "Bringing Up Baby" 7 pm, Vineyard Haven Library. Starring Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Freedom Schooner Amistad Tours 11 am-5 pm, Packer's Wharf, Vineyard Haven. Last day. See Aug. 28.
Play: Mark Twain's "The Diary of Adam and Eve" 7 pm, Vineyard Playhouse. See
Aug. 28.
