Coming Up on Nantucket 1/18/08
January 18, 2008
THEATER
Open Auditions for Seaside Shakespeare’s First Annual Un-Valentine Cabaret Celebration. Got a talent? No talent is too bizarre - the funkier the better. All are welcome. Wednesday and Thursday (23 & 24th), 5 -7 pm. Jack Weinhold’s Gallery, South Shore Rd.
PERFORMANCE, STORYTELLING AND GAM
It’s Family Night with the Dream Tale Puppets of Cape Cod performing ‘Rumpelstiltskin’, for ages 3 and older. Free tickets available at the Weezie Library. Nantucket Atheneum, Friday (18th), 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm.
Hearthside History: NHA senior interpreter Erik Ingmundson will portray fourteen year old Thomas Nickerson, one of eight who survived the harrowing voyage of the whaleship Essex, based on a manuscript written by Nickerson in 1876 but never published. The manuscript was a major inspiration for Nat Philbrick’s award-winning book, In the Heart of the Sea. Limited seating; advance reservations recommended. Free for Nantucket Historical Association members, $5 general admission. 1800 House, 4 Mill St. Saturday the 19th at 7:00 pm.
The Liberation Poetry Collective uses the art of poetry to critique injustice and inspire justice-seeking. Gary Hicks, Brenda Wallcott, and Askia Toure will perform at the Unitarian Church Saturday the 19th at 8:00 pm. No advance ticket sales; donations accepted at the door.
Joan Craig and other ‘Sconset residents will reflect on the special places, people, and memorable moments of ‘Sconset in the ‘Sconset Gam at the Whaling Museum. Thursday, January 24th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
The Nantucket Interfaith Council celebrates Rev. King’s birthday with the Interfaith Choir, Neville Richen, NES Singers, the Liberation Poetry Collective, Gary Hicks, Brenda Walcott, Askia Toure, and the New Life Ministries Youth Chalice Dancers. Summer Street Church at noon Monday, January 21st.
WALKS
Every full moon through May, naturalists from the Maria Mitchell Association and the Strong Wings Adventure School will lead an evening walk in their Howl at the Moon Walks. The first walk is on Tuesday (22nd) at 6:30 pm at the Milestone Cranberry Bogs. Locations will be announced for the upcoming dates of February 21st at 6:30 pm, March 21st at 7:30 pm, April 20th at 7:30 pm, and May 20th at 7:30 pm.
MOVIES AT THE STARLIGHT
Charlie Wilson’s War: Friday - Sunday (18th-20th)
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story: Tuesday - Thursday (22nd-24th)
See the Arts & Social Calendar for exact times of films, and details on all events listed above.
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