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SHORT SUBJECTS
January
13, 2005
Choreographer’s
showcase
The Vineyard Dance Choreographers’ Workshop Performance features
dances by Island choreographers. This year’s performance will
be at the Vineyard Playhouse on Jan. 20, 21 & 22 at 7:30 pm,
and Jan. 23 at 2:30 pm.
Choreographers and dancers include Juliana Abrams, Wiet Bacheller,
Sandy Broyard, Sally Cohn, Kathy Joyce Costanza, Sioux Eagle, Clare
Ives. Michelle Pikor, Peggy Koski Schwier, and Cathy Weiss. The
performance incorporates modern dance, ballet, jazz, mime, and improvisation.
Reservation only tickets are $15 ($10 for seniors and children)
and are available by calling 508-693-0479.
Essay contest
The Martha’s Vineyard branch of the Association for the Study
of African American Life and History is sponsoring an essay contest
for Island students in grades 9–12.
Contestants can write on one of nine historical topics, and the
deadline for submissions is March 31. Winning students will be invited
to present their essays at the branch’s annual summer program
in August.
For more information call 508-693-8714 after Jan. 25, or write to:
Essay Contest, MV-ASALH, P.O. Box 2182, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557.
Island crafters have new home
The Martha’s Vineyard Craft Cooperative has moved from the
Woodland Business Center. You will find them in the Union Street
Mall in Vineyard Haven.
New artists have joined the cooperative, and you will still find
many of your favorites at the Union Street Mall location. The store
will open on Friday, Jan. 14 at 10 am.
Poetry reading
There will be an open-mike poetry night this Wednesday at the Park
Corner Bistro, starting at 9. Sign up at the door and read your
own work or a favorite poem by another. Adult and teen poets can
read, and acoustic accompaniment is welcome.
The evening is hosted by Linda Black. No cover charge. Call 508-314-2421
for more information.
Inauguration
Day demo planned
The Martha’s Vineyard Chapter of the National Organization
for Women (NOW) will hold a Counter- Inaugural Demonstration at
Five Corners in Vineyard Haven next Thursday, Jan. 20, 2 to 4 pm.
The group invites peaceful, progressive participants, and suggests
black attire. For information call 508-627-8536.
Pick a book
The Vineyard Haven Public Library will introduce young readers to
candidates for the 2005 One Book, One Island selection Tuesday,
Jan. 18, 6:30 pm. Adults and young readers can vote for their favorites
at all libraries and bookshops until Jan. 26.
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