Directory of Information : This Week's Happenings
Published: September 4, 2008
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Play: Mark Twain's "The Diary of Adam and Eve" 3 and 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.
Movie Night 6 pm, Oak Bluffs Library. New release: Amy Adams and Frances McDormand star in romantic comedy set in London prior to WWII. Rated PG-13. Popcorn and beverages. 508-693-9433.
Hardscaping and Water Management Talk 6:30 pm, Tisbury Senior Center. Tisbury Conservation Agent Jane Varconda and Matt Tobin of Tea Lane Nursery talk about local regulations for homeowners and landscapers. Free. 508-693-9309.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Antique Sale 9 am-3 pm, Grange Hall, State Rd., West Tisbury. M.V. Antiques Assoc. Island antiques: nautical, period, jewelry, wicker, cottage pine furniture. Rain or shine. Free admission and parking. 508-696-7979.
Guest Speaker 7 pm, M.V. Hebrew Center, Vineyard Haven. Nadav Tamir: Israeli/Palestinian and Israeli/Syrian peace negotiations update. Free. 508-693-0745.
Play: Mark Twain's "The Diary of Adam and Eve" 8 pm, Vineyard Playhouse, Vineyard Haven. 508-696-6300.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Democratic Council Meeting 9 am, Howes House, West Tisbury. With Dem. Council of M.V. 508-693-5100.
Flower Arranging 10 am-12 noon, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. With Else Membreno. $30. 508-693-1850.
Author's Talk 3 pm, Oak Bluffs Library. Elaine Pace, "Island Home: Why People Come to Martha's Vineyard and Why They Stay." Refreshments. Free. 508-693-9433.
Opening Reception 4-6 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. Teapots and More: Vineyard Ceramic Artists. Through Sept. 12. 508-693-0149.
Opening Reception 4-7 pm, Dragonfly Gallery, Oak Bluffs. Beaded Jewelry Trunk Show. Diane Brinkley. 508-693-8877.
Play: Mark Twain's "The Diary of Adam and Eve" 8 pm, Vineyard Playhouse, Vineyard Haven. Last performance. 508-696-6300.
Traditional Music Concert 8 pm, Katharine Cornell Theatre. KCT Concerts presents Cillian Vallely, Kevin Crawford, Paul Meehan of Irish band Lunasa. $20; free children 12 and under. 508-693-6996.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
MSPCA Walk for Animals 12 noon, Edgartown School. Benefits MSPCA. 11 am registration. $25. 508-627-8662.
Knitting Class 1-5 pm, Island Alpaca, Oak Bluffs. Easy-to-knit hat using alpaca yarn with Anna Marie D'Addarie. 508-274-9696.
CROP Walk Meeting 5 pm, Grace Church, Vineyard Haven. Organizational meeting for anyone interested in participating. Guest speaker Bert Marshall, executive director of Northern New England Church World Service. 508-696-8589.
Political Fundraiser Performance 5 pm, The Crystal Palace, 45 Pequot Ave., Oak Bluffs. Barack n' Roll '08 performance benefit; entertainment by Sabrina Luening, Erich Luening, Corrine DeLangavant, Evan Hall and dancers, Mike Martin, and more. Food served; BYOB. $20 donation. 917-674-3008.
Opening Reception 5-7 pm, Carol Craven Gallery, Vineyard Haven. Cindy Kane, "The Helmet Project." Installation of 50 battle-worn steel helmets covered in the notes of foreign correspondents. 508-693-3535.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Family Center Volunteer Night 6:30-8:30 pm, The Family Center, M.V. Community Services, Oak Bluffs. Learn about volunteer opportunities with Jeanine Fitzgerald. Dessert and beverages provided. 508-693-7900 ext. 283.
Wheelthrowing 7-9 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. With Frank Folts, Jr. $30 for class; $115 for series. 508-693-1850.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Senior Discussion Group 9:30-11 am, Howes House, West Tisbury. Ned Orleans moderates conversation on issues of the day.
Beginner Watercolor Class 12:30-3:30 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. Watercolor for Cowards 101 with Carolyn Daniele. $150 for 4-class series; $50/class. Pre-register: 508-693-1850.
Skating Club Registration 6-7 pm, M.V. Arena, Oak Bluffs. M.V. Figure Skating Club fall registration for Learn to Skate for tots-pre-K and kindergarten and up; freestyle for all levels. Also Sept. 11. 508-693-0208.
Motorcycle Cruise Night 6-8 pm, Lattanzi's, Edgartown. With M.V. Harley Riders. Free pizza; cash bar. RSVP: 508-696-8473.
Author's Talk 7 pm, Vineyard Haven Library. Tom Dresser, "Mystery on the Vineyard." 508-696-4211.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Intermediate Watercolor Class 10 am-1 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. Watercolor for Cowards 201 with Carolyn Daniele; supplies needed. $150 for 4-class series; $50/class. Pre-register: 508-693-1850.
Opening Reception 4 pm, West Tisbury Library. Handiworks of calligraphy and illuminations by Deborah Silliman Wass. Runs through Sept. Refreshments. 508-693-3366.
Author's Talk 5:30-6:30 pm, Chilmark Library. Marc Songini, "The Lost Fleet: A Yankee Whaler's Struggle Against the Confederate Navy and Arctic Disaster." Free. 508-645-3360.
