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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK

The first ever (I think) Nantucket’s Got Talent Community Talent Show is a chance for the school community to show to off their talents such as gymnastics, ballet, singers, poets, and more. Saturday, March 29, 2:00 pm at the High School Auditorium.

The Nantucket AIDS Network presents Disco Inferno to benefit the John G. Topham, Jr. Spirit Fund, which recognizes and awards a Nantucket youth who demonstrates exceptional peer leadership in the prevention of HIV/AIDS. Music by DJ Bri Guy, and decadent desserts. Raffle begins at 10; prizes include a trip for two to Las Vegas for a 4 day and 3 night stay at the Caesar’s Palace Resort (certain travel dates will apply). Raffle tickets are $5 each and 3 for $10, and will be sold at the Rose & Crown the night of the event. Tickets are $25, available at the door the night of the event or in advance by calling (50 228-3955. Saturday, March 29, 8 to midnight at the Rose & Crown.

The 5th Annual Ms. Mantucket Charity Pageant returns this year to benefit the Rotary Club of Nantucket Scholarship Fund. Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and live entertainment. Hosted by Jamie Ranney and Chris Morris. Contestants include Izzy Stover, Bob Gardner, Homer Ray, Normand Berthelette, Jeff Horner, Chris Brantley, Nick Duarte, Jerry Welch, Michael Allen, Whitey Willauer, George Hughes, and Perry Butler. $50 per person, on sale at the Atlantic Cafe. Monday, March 31, 6:00 pm at the Atlantic Cafe.

CONCERTS AND NIGHTLIFE
At the Rose & Crown, it’s Poker Night on Monday’s, Trivia Quiz Night every Tuesday (at 7 pm), Karaoke on Thursday (9 pm), and DJ Bri Guy on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Shingles are back at the Box, Saturday, March 29, 4 to 6. Andy Bullington, Cary Hazlegrove, Michael Kopko, Dave Provost, and Chris Westerlund with dancing and hot cider. $5 for 16 and older.

Sacred & Secular: Selections from Opera and Oratorio by the Nantucket School of Music. Saturday, March 29, 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 30 at 4 at the Coffin School. Details. Suggested admision is $10 for adults; $5 for seniors; and free to school children.

THEATER

It’s the final weekend for the Theatre Workshop’s presentation of Richard Dresser’s comedy “Rounding Third“, starring Chuck Gifford and Chris Witte, and directed by Laura Gallagher Byrne. Runs Thursdays through Saturdays until March 29th. Photo on right supplied by TWN.

SPEAKERS

Hilary and Pete will talk about Veggie Gardening 101 at this week’s Bartlett’s Spring Farm Talks: Saturday, March 29, 10:00 am.

Kathrina Pearl will speak on ‘Historic Gardens and Landscape Preservation‘, an overview of landscape preservation and the landscapes and gardens at NHA sites. Thursday, April 3, noon at the Whaling Museum.

WOMEN

Our Bodies, Ourselves is a Women’s Gathering Event with Judy Norsigian, executive director of the Boston Women’s Health Book Collective, who will present an illustrated talk called ‘Our Bodies of Knowledge’. Her talk will center on how women can take care of themselves through the different phases of their lives. Friday, March 28, 6 pm: reception with wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres. 7 pm: introduction and talk. 8:15 pm: Q&A and wrap up. $25 suggested donation. Co-sponsored by A Safe Place and the Nantucket Independent. More details.

At the “Women of Nantucket” Festival, the NHA celebrates the contribution of women, past and present, to Nantucket’s culture. Saturday, March 29, 1 to 4 pm at the Whaling Museum.

ICE SKATING SHOW

Passport Around the World on Ice: Saturday, March 29, 1 to 3 pm and 5 to 7 pm at the Ice Rink.

GALLERIES
The Artists Association Spring Sweep Silent Auction Fundraiser is this Saturday, March 29, beginning at 10 am. Final Bids at 4.

POLITICS

Meet the Candidates and listen to them discuss the issues. Saturday, March 29, 4 pm, Great Hall.

See the Arts & Social Calendar for additional details on the events listed above.

For a more comprehensive listing of ALL Nantucket events, pick up the Nantucket Independent for my Community Calendar, or click here.