“We Americans live in a great house that democracy built.” –Raphael Warnock
Sen. Raphael Warnock, who is also the senior pastor at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker at the Festival of Worship in Word and Song on August 9 at the Tabernacle. This collaboration between West Tisbury CC, Union Chapel, and the MVCMA will begin at 2 pm.
The Tabernacle will also be hosting its annual benefit concert on Saturday, August 15, this year featuring the Wallflowers, with special guest Wolftrap. This amazing concert will benefit the MVCMA’s work to offer cultural, religious, and community programming all season long, and also their ongoing commitment to preserving the grounds and structures of our beloved Campground. Don’t miss this chance to see Jakob Dylan and band as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of their groundbreaking album, “Bringing Down the Horse.” Tickets at mvcma.org.
Sabrina Bayne and Chris Hendry were on-Island last week, visiting cousin Richard Bayne at the family home on Myrtle Avenue. Sabrina got to do all her favorite Island things and spend time at the home she has been coming to every summer since she was a teenager, before heading back home to Toronto.
Reminder: Built on Stilts begins this weekend. There will be so much great talent presented for FREE at Union Chapel, August 6 – 9 and 14 – 17. Our homegrown Island Hip-Hop will perform on Friday and Sunday the first week. The Polar Bear dancers return this year to honor their dance leader, Esther Richmond. Kathy Costanza, who has been teaching dance on the Island for more than 50 years, will present a performance by her students, past and present. Too many other names to mention: Every night will be special, so don’t miss it! The doors open at 7:30 pm with the drum circle, and performances bring at 8 pm.
Cousen Rose Gallery on Circuit Avenue is presenting an opening reception on Saturday, August 8, for the work of E.B. Lewis, award-winning artist who has illustrated more than 70 children’s books. His newest collection is watercolors inspired by his time on the Island. Check out his stunning pieces and meet the artist!
“Anonymous Art” is a fun art show at Featherstone Gallery on Sunday, August 9, from 4-6 pm. The show will feature 6-inch by 6-inch works of art, for sale for $100, and with a chance to win the piece you love. All proceeds will benefit the good work of Featherstone.
Musical Mondays on August 10 will feature the Mike Benjamin Band — note the music is starting at 6 pm.
Happy birthday to Ezra Agnew on August 6! Kaya Seiman celebrates on August 7; she shares the day with Tom Crohan and Tonya Katz. Bob Gatchell celebrates on August 8. Marcia MacGillivray will blow out 96 candles on the 9th! Kati Alley and Deb Hammett share their birthdays on the 11th. Birthday balloons and hugs to Cecilia Minnehan and Terry McCarthy on the 12th.
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