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Short Subjects
September 1, 2005
With fiddles and bows
The Kane sisters return to Martha’s Vineyard for an Irish music concert this Saturday evening. Liz and Yvonne Kane have just released their second album, “Under the Diamond.” Their first album, “The Well Tempered Bow,” was named one of the top ten albums of 2002 by Earle Hitchner of the Irish Echo.
The two sisters hail from Dawros, a village in Connemara, County Galway, on the west coast of Ireland. They come from a musical family. Their grandfather, fiddle player Jimmy Mullen, is a leading figure on the traditional music scene in Connemara for more than 50 years.
Liz studied music at University College Cork, receiving a music and education degree. The sisters played here in 2002 and can be heard on the album “Live from the Katharine Cornell Theatre, Traditional Irish Music.”
The Kane Sisters in concert Saturday, Sept. 3, 8 pm at Katharine Cornell Theatre, Spring Street, Vineyard Haven. Tickets $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For more information call 508-693-6996 or visit www.kctconcerts.com.
Jazz quartet Saturday night
Esperanza Spalding Quartet featuring Frank Wilkins will perform this Saturday at the Exchange in Oak Bluffs. Ms. Spalding, a bass player, was awarded a full scholarship and attends Berklee College of Music. She’s been playing bass since age 15 and has been performing in jazz and blues clubs around her hometown of Portland, Ore.
Since moving to Boston, she has performed with such notable artists as Brian Blade, Michael Brecker, Dave Samuels, and others. In November 2002 and March 2003, she toured with Patty Austin playing music from Ms. Austin’s new album “For Ella.” The tour included performances in New York’s Lincoln Center.
Esperanza Spalding Quartet, Saturday, Sept. 3, 8 pm to 11 pm, the Exchange, 116 Dukes County Avenue, Oak Bluffs. Also Sept. 10. Tickets $18. For information call 508-693-6942.
Kids in trouble
Troubled Shores, Inc., the people who bring you WIMP and IMP improvisation, present IMP’s last camp show, “Bucket O’ Change,” this Friday. The show was completely created by the campers and is based on the theme of “Consequences.”
You will see scripted work, improvisation, hear music, and student’s plays. The campers worked for two weeks with Donna Swift, Christopher Brophy, Shelagh Smilie, Ed Cisek, and Jenn Barry and covered all aspects of theater.
The IMP camp show, Friday, Sept. 2, 11 am, Act I; 2 pm, Act II; and 7:30 pm, full show, Oak Bluffs School, Trade Winds Road. Tickets $8 for adults or $6 for children. For more information call 508-939-9368.
Kingsbury Henshaw
on air
Author Kristen Kingsbury Henshaw joins host Mindy Todd on “The Point,” the Cape and Islands NPR Stations’ daily call-in program next week to discuss her book, “Craig Kingsbury Talkin,” a collection of her father, Craig Kingsbury’s, tales. Mr. Kingsbury was the model for the character Quint played by actor Robert Shaw in “Jaws” and the book features a chapter about the film.”
Hear Ms. Henshaw on “The Point” Thursday, Sept. 8, at 9:30 am on WCAI 90.1, WNAN 91.1, and WZAI 94.3, or online at www.capeandislands.org.
Sneak peek
Would you like to be among the first to see the film “Beyond the Patriot Act?” See a sneak preview of this film next Thursday, Sept. 8 at the Grange Hall. The film is produced by award-willing filmmaker Robert Greenwald, and is the first in a 10-part series.
Islanders for Civil Liberties and the Martha’s Vineyard Peace Council join the Martha’s Vineyard Film Society to bring you this 30-minute film.
“Beyond the Patriot Act” Thursday, Sept. 8, 7 pm, at the Grange Hall, State Road, West Tisbury. Tickets are $5. For more information call 508-645-3858.
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