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Published: May 15, 2008
THURSDAY, MAY 22
Opening Reception 6-8 pm, Ag Hall, West Tisbury. Annual Friends of Family Planning Art Show benefit gala; work from over 100 Island artists. $40, free parking. Adults only. Show runs through May 25, 10 am-6 pm, free. 508-693-6712; 627-8373.
Vietnam Discussion 6:30 pm, Oak Bluffs Library. Lucie Smith, "A Visit to Vietnam," and video screening. Refreshments. 508-693-9433.
Evening of the Arts 6:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, M.V. Reg. High School, Oak Bluffs. Student art, music, theatre. Free. 508-693-1033.
Trivia Night Outerland, Airport. 508-693-1137.
FRIDAY, MAY 23
Memorial Day Ceremony 12:30 pm, Owen Park, Vineyard Haven. Tisbury School's March to the Sea. Rain location: Tisbury School gym.
Artists' Reception 5-7 pm, Sovereign Bank, Chilmark. Lisa Vanderhoop, Robin Robinson, and friends. Paintings, photographs, wood carvings, Vineyard Seadogs. Show runs through May 30. 508-645-3201.
Artist Opening 6-8 pm, Shaw Cramer Gallery, Vineyard Haven. Dawn Greeley, "Finding My Way," waxed watercolors. Jazz piano by Abbie Dreyer. Show runs through June 16. 508-696-7323.
Richie Rich and 24 Karat Funk Band Lola's Restaurant. Also Sat.
Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish Outerland, Edgartown. 508-693-1137.
SATURDAY, MAY 24
Plant Sale 10 am-2 pm, M.V. Garden Club, Old Mill, West Tisbury. Open house, refreshments. Also May 25. 508-693-5334.
Artisans Festival 10 am-4 pm, Grange Hall, West Tisbury. Annual festival of Island artists and craftspeople. Rain or shine. Also Sun. Free admission and parking. 508-693-8989.
Benefit Art Auction Opening 4-8 pm, e'kaya gallery, West Tisbury. Benefits Rising Tide Therapeutic Equestrian Center. Auction runs through May 30. 508-693-1185.
Dance Performance 6:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company's "Mayne Mentshn." $100 premium seating and dinner party; $50 premium; $10 general.
Benefit Piano Recital 8-9:30 pm, Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs. Sarah Haera Tocco makes Vineyard debut. Sponsored by M.V. Preservation Trust. $10-$15 suggested donation. 508-423-1423.
Comedy Night with Kevin Flynn and Friends Outerland, Airport. 508-693-1137.
SUNDAY, MAY 25
Memorial Day Road Race 10 am, Wesley House, Oak Bluffs. Benefits Hospice of M.V. 1 mile fun run and 5K walk/run race. $20.
Artisans Festival 10 am-4 pm, Grange Hall, State Rd., West Tisbury. See May 24.
Alpaca Farm Open House 1-6 pm, Island Alpaca Company, Oak Bluffs. Meet baby alpaca; felted slipper class; refreshments. Donations welcome. Also Monday. 508-693-5554.
Author's Talk 2 pm, Bunch of Grapes Bookstore, Vineyard Haven. Sally Gunning, "Bound." 508-693-2291.
Benefit Cello and Piano Concert 4 pm, Old Whaling Church, Edgartown. Benefits The Vineyard Playhouse. Sebastian Baverstam and Constantine Finehouse perform works of Beethoven, Kodaly, Schemmer, Brahms. Reception follows. $15; $10 seniors and students; free for children 18 and under. 508-696-6300.
Opening Reception 4-6 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs. Photography: Favorite Vineyard scenes. Show runs through June 4. 508-693-1850.
Music Performance 7 pm, Che's Lounge. Jemima James, Peter Walker, Noah Maxner. $5. 508-627-0307.
Benefit Concert 7-9 pm, Old Whaling Church, Edgartown. Benefits music programs affected by Hurricane Katrina. With Spirituals Choir and others. $20; $10 for seniors; free for students. 978-369-7329; 508-423-1423.
Dance Performance 8 pm, The Yard, Chilmark. Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company's "Jewish Legacy Repertory." $50 premium; $25 general; $15 seniors and under 30. 508-645-9662.
Entrain Outerland, Edgartown. 508-693-1137.
MONDAY, MAY 26
Memorial Day Picnic 12 noon-4 pm, Tisbury Waterworks. Sponsored by Town of Tisbury. In honor of Isabel West. Children's games, music, rowboats, ice cream, ponies. Bring picnic; grills available.
Alpaca Farm Open House 1-6 pm, Island Alpaca Company, Oak Bluffs. See May 25.
Open Mic 5 pm, Che's Lounge, Vineyard Haven. Music, poetry. 508-627-6932.
TUESDAY, MAY 27
Council On Aging Meeting 10 am, Anchors, Edgartown. Annual Friends of the Edgartown Council on Aging.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
Quest M.V. Workshop 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Sail MV, Vineyard Haven. Historical buildings, oral histories, photos and documents from M.V. Museum with Steve Glazer and others. Bring lunch. Continues May 29. $125. Pre-register: 508-627-4441 ext. 120, 118.
Book Group 5:30 pm, Chilmark library. On-going "Fictions of Race in 20th Century America" group. Toni Morrison's "Song of Solomon." 508-645-3360.
