A perfect weekend, walking barefoot on the sand, and even in the water! Why did I have to wear a winter coat to walk the dogs on Monday morning before the rain? Last week I saw Danny Collins, a perfect film, preceded by a delicious dinner at Isola. My culture-packed week continued with stopping by the high school for Lynn Ditchfield’s border presentation, and attending the full house at MVPAC for an extraordinary evening listening to Béla Fleck and his wife, Abigail Washburn, whose profound renditions of classic early American music from Appalachia held the audience, me included, in complete reverie. Getting to tour Thimble Farm Greenhouses with IGI Executive Director Keith Wilda, whose ability to inform on all levels of operation, creation, and running of the greenhouses was most welcome (and yes, those monthly board-meeting dinners of IGI are considered some of the best meals on the Island — potluck of course — a great organization and wonderful Islanders; if you have some time give ’em a call: 508-687-9621 or office@islandgrown.org). I got to Pathways in time to be transported by the fluid colors, swaying fields of rippling fabric, projected words, and colors weaving through layers, bodies, and sound — really fun new work from Marianne Goldberg herself! It’s wonderful to see so many infused with inspiration, sharing of artistry and support, and never fearing crossing lines.
Rebecca Miller of North Tabor Farm shared that the farm stand will be putting out “cold-hearty vegetable and flower starts,” and have been “planting onions, greens, and other vegetables into the ground all week.” A new addition is turmeric, grown in a hoop house. Rebecca added, “We have also been able to expand our variety of crops offered this season, because we have leased additional acreage at Island Grown Farm. Very exciting change happening here!” We can’t wait to share in your bounty!
Congratulations to Mermaid Farm on their first calf, born this week. Thank you for being our only 24-hour operation in Chilmark, and offering your marvelous lassis, milk, yogurt, cheeses, eggs, and meats!
Join the multitalented Danielle Mulcahy, who created costumes and masks used in her short films; Ken Wentworth and Liz Withim, who show an excerpt from The Story of Seeds film; and Marianne Goldberg’s Gate of Flowers for a night of “Digital Visions and Videography,” all shown Thursday, April 23, starting at 7 pm at Pathways. Or enjoy the final evening of Pathways, when honorariums will be awarded, and artists share original music, poetry, and digital media, Saturday, April 25, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.
Come out for a Farewell Concert for Edith Yoder (who is moving to Indiana), and hear the current players of the Sinfonietta, consisting of strings and winds, perform selections ranging from Mozart to Joplin at the Chilmark Community Church on Friday, April 24, at 6 pm.
Join Kristen Maloney for Stories and Songs for all ages, 10:30 am Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Chilmark library. Free.
If you are not up to speed with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, get familiarized with Facebook, online banking, and more with help from techy teens at Alex’s Place. Sponsored by Comcast. Registration required. Call Ray at 508-696-7171, ext. 128, to reserve your spot today. Free if you are 55-plus.
Come and join in the Chilmark town meeting, Monday, April 27, 2015, at the Chilmark Community Center, beginning at 7:30 pm. Please make sure to come out and vote on Election Day, Wednesday, April 29, from 12 to 8 pm.
I hope all Island families enjoyed this spring break, and that Debb Dunn had a super week rock climbing out west.
