Calendar Shorts
Benton murals
The public is invited to the Tisbury School to view the final show in a series of traveling art exhibitions. Three large murals by American painter Thomas Hart Benton will be displayed in the school halls March 23 through 27. Call Mike Ovios at 508-696-6510.
Put up your dukes
The Yard brings nationally recognized combat choreographer David Brimmer to Martha's Vineyard for a weeklong residency. Mr. Brimmer will work with Martha's Vineyard Regional High School drama students covering the basics of combat. On Tuesday, March 17, from 4 to 6 pm, at the high school's Performing Arts Center, Mr. Brimmer offers a free public workshop for all ages. He will also hold workshops at Boys & Girls Club and YMCA after-school programs.
Flea market benefit
A flea market to benefit the Island Food Pantry will be held at Pyewacket's (135 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven) on Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15, from 10 am to 3 pm. Antique dealers, craftspeople, and artisans are welcome. For info or reservations, call 508-696-7766; 774-563-0326.
Spring ACE MV
ACE MV continues its adult continuing education program with a variety of classes including public speaking, carpentry for women, languages, poetry, landscaping, real estate, and more. Vist acemv.org, email lynn@acemv.org, or call 508-693-1033 ext. 240.
Brushing up at PAC
All this week, volunteers wielding paintbrushes will be busy on the stage of the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Martha's Vineyard Regional High School where they are making colorful progress on the Tisbury Mural Project. Close to completion, the project is under the leadership of Paul Brissette, head of the high school's art department, with the help of artist Anne Grandin and architect Tom Larson. Ms. Grandin and Mr. Larson created the mural, "Gateway to the Island," which won the contest to design a mural for the 10- by 45-foot exterior wall of the Vineyard Haven Stop & Shop. Composed of nine large panels, the mural will be unveiled this spring. Anyone who would like to participate this week should stop by the PAC.
From left: art teacher Paul Brissette, Derek Andrade, Frank Williams, and Lauren Petkus leave their mark on the mural that will be installed in Vineyard Haven this spring.
On the stage of the Performing Arts Center, where the mural is being painted, volunteer painter Derek Andrade contemplates the scene.
Kindest cut
Last Sunday, for the ninth year, Maggie's Salon opened its Vineyard Haven hair studio in order to give haircuts for Locks of Love, a nonprofit organization that provides free wigs to impoverished children who have lost their hair due to illness. Maggie Mae, whose salon is associated with the American Cancer Society, now works both with the people whose hair is long enough to contribute, and the people who need the hairpieces.
Stylist Beth Vought finishes cutting 10 inches of Karen Casper's hair while Ms. Casper's 10-year-old daughter, Alexa Pil, looks on.
Mia Jeffers models a wig for Maggie Mae, left, and Alexa Pil.
Photo by Lynn Christoffers
Celebrity sighting in Edgartown
The annual Celebrity Waiters Dinner to benefit the Peace Quilts Project for Haiti was held Sunday, March 8, at the Federated Church parish house. Sponsored by the Missions Committee of the church, it was a family event.
Serving the pasta and salad dinner were Herb Ward and Julie Moffatt.
Photos by Ralph Stewart
Celebrity waiters included Pam "Nurse Pammy Feelgood" and Jim Butterick "Dr. McDreamy," with their helper Mary Morgan.
An ice time
Skate night on Friday, March 6, proved fun for all who participated. The Youth Task Force hosted seventh and eighth graders at the Martha's Vineyard Arena, and food was donated by Edgartown Pizza.
Seventh and eighth graders filled the ice rink last Friday night.
Photos by Ralph Stewart
Leading the pack are Jacob Lawrence, left, and Linycker Suza.
Charlotte Benjamin, left, and Lilly Neville take a turn around the ice.
Friends seek artists
Organizers of the Friends of Family Planning Art Show are taking applications. A range of submissions are welcome: paintings, furniture, pottery, three-dimensional art, jewelry, and weaving. The benefit art show runs from May 21 through 24. Call Liza Coogan at 508-693-3790. All returning artists will receive applications. Deadline for applications, April 10.
New horse tack shop
The Red Pony Farm, located on West Tisbury-Edgartown Road, will soon have a consignment tack shop on the second floor of the main barn. The new store will carry used saddles, bridles, bits, blankets, clothing, and new items from Kerrits and Goode Rider. The opening is Sunday, March 22, from 10 am to 4 pm. To offer used goods, contact Abbey at 508-560-1548.
Free MP3 players
The Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, and Vineyard Haven Public libraries are having a drawing for free MP3 players. Patrons of the 27 participating CLAMS libraries that use the new audio book and music download service this month are automatically entered to win one of two Creative MuVo V100 MP3 players, courtesy of OverDrive, the service provider. The more you download, the greater your chance of winning. For more information, visit clamsnet.org. The drawing will be the first week of April.
