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Books: “A Line in the Sand”
“A Line in the Sand: The Battle to Integrate Nantucket Public Schools, 1825-1847″ by Barbara Ann White, published by Spinner Publications. From the press release:
A monumental struggle for equal rights took place on Nantucket in the 1840s. On one side were the island’s black community and their abolitionist allies joined by renowned anti-slavery advocates Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, and Stephen S. Foster. On the other side were prominent town citizens who wanted no part of integration.
In 1978, Barbara White, a teacher on Nantucket, found petitions sent in 1845 from Nantucket to the state’s General Court describing the injustices suffered by students confined to the island’s African School and pleading for legislation to make it possible for them to attend Nantucket’s other public schools. From the petitions, town records, court records, newspapers, and letters, Barbara White has reconstructed the story of how perseverance on the part of islanders – men and women, black and white together – overcame cruel racial prejudice.
Nathaniel Philbrick, author of In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex says this: “As recounted by White, the integration of the Nantucket schools is the story of not only a remarkable island community in the mid-nineteenth century, but of a nation struggling with many of the same issues of equality and race that concern us to this day.”
Beverly A. Morgan-Welch, Executive Director, Museum of African American History, Boston says: “Barbara White does justice to an important part of Nantucket’s most challenging and enlightening history. She goes beyond what is available in our history books about black Nantucketers to write this powerful story of the equal education movement. “A Line in the Sand” reveals Nantucket as a microcosm of this nation’s conflicted campaign to end slavery and provide education in schools open to all children.”
“A Line in the Sand” will be available in bookstores on August 5, 2009.
Add comment July 28, 2009
Catching Up with Elin Hilderbrand
Each week in this column, we’ll catch up with one of our island luminaries to see what they’ve been up to. Sometimes it will be in their own words, sometimes mine. This week the words belong to Elin Hilderbrand, who wrote me in early March.
Hi Gene –
Chip and I and the kids are in Perth, Australia for 7 weeks. It’s heaven on earth.
My new novel, The Castaways, is out in June of 2009. I am working on the copy-edited manuscript as we speak. The Castaways tells the story of four couples who are great friends, and on the first day of summer one of the couples dies in a sailing accident between Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. The novel deals with their friends’ reaction to the deaths and the complicated and overlapping bonds between them that are revealed.
Barefoot is coming out in mass market paperback in May, and A Summer Affair will be out in trade paperback in June.
I am currently writing my novel for the summer of 2010, which is set on Tuckernuck and will be called “Thirty Days on a Deserted Island.”
Bye for now
elin
Add comment March 31, 2009
Best Selling Books on Nantucket 2008
BOOKWORKS BEST SELLING NANTUCKET BOOKS OF 2008:
“In the Heart of the Sea” by Nat Philbrick
“Summer Affair” by Elin Hilderbrand
“Barefoot” by Elin Hilderbrand
“America According to Connor Gifford” by Connor Gifford
“Nantucket: Portrait of an American Town” by Mary Haft
“Nantucket Ghosts” by Blue Balliett
“Prince of Nantucket” by Jan Goldstein
“Beach House” by Jane Green
“Away Offshore” by Nat Philbrick
“Grey Lady Healing” by Darcie Evans
BOOKWORKS BEST SELLING NON-NANTUCKET BOOKS OF 2008:
“The Story of Edgar Sawtelle” by David Wroblewski
“Out Stealing Horses” by Per Petterson
“Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch
“Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortensen
“When You Are Engulfed in Flames” by David Sedaris
“Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaids” by Margot Datz
“Breaking Dawn” by Stephenie Meyer
“In the Woods” by Tana French
“The Road” by Cormac McCarthy
“Twilight” by Stephenie Meyer
MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER BEST SELLERS ON 2008:
1. Nantucket Portrait of an American Town by Mary Haft
2. A Summer Affair by Elin Hilderbrand
3. Bear Trap by Bill Bamber & Andrew Spencer (Hardcover, $24.95)
4. Quarterboards by Sue Hubbell and Dan Driscoll
5. The God of War by Marisa Silver
6. The Power Makers by Maury Klein
7. Hot, Flat, and Crowded by Thomas Friedman
8. Lush Life by Richard Price
9. The Billionaire’s Vinegar by Benjamin Wallace
10. Netherland by Joseph O’Neill
Add comment March 25, 2009
Nantucket Arts
Nat Philbrick’s book “In the Heart of the Sea”, the National Book Award winner about the Nantucket whaling ship Essex, will be made into a major motion picture directed by Edward Zwick, according to Variety. Zwick has written, directed, and/or produced “thirtysomething”, “Once and Again”, “Legends of the Fall”, “Glory”, “About Last Night…”, “The Last Samurai”, “Blood Diamond”, “I Am Sam”, “Traffic”, “Shakespeare in Love”, “My So-Called Life”, and many more.
The script was written by Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz, who has partnered with Zwick on most of his projects. Fox is likely to distribute the film, and production is expected to begin later this year. There is no indication that any scenes will be shot on Nantucket.
Songwriting Workshop with Pierce Pettis
What makes a good song work? Songwriter and musician Pierce Pettis answers that question in this two hour workshop designed for anyone who loves music and loves the musicality of language — you don’t have to be a musician to participate. Pettis will discuss the songwriting process, illustrate by playing examples, and work with workshop participants to create new music. Pierce Pettis will perform a concert of his work at the Nantucket Whaling Museum on Sat. March 28.
Pierce has released 7 albums, has been a writer at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, recorded for Fast Folk Musical Magazine, won the New Folk competition for songwriting at the Kerrville Folk Festival, and was a staff songwriter at Polygram and Universal Music Publishing in Nashville. He received a 1999 Country Music Award for ‘You Move Me’, recorded by Garth Brooks on his album, Sevens.
Workshop space is limited. Sign up at 508-228-1110 ext 118. $20 admission payable on the night of the workshop. Friday, March 27, 6:30PM-8:30PM in the Gallery of the Nantucket Atheneum.
The Artists Association Winter Workshops begin on March 21, and include:
- Katie Trinkle Legge: Painting with Water-Mixable Oil
- George Thomas Workshop: Watercolor, Pastel & Beyond
- Alison Hall Cooley: Create-a-Postcard Workshop
- David Lazarus: Oil Painting Workshop
- Azra Willmot-Smith & Beth English: A Moveable Feast of Fashion Workshop Series
- Brendan Lawlor: Computer Animation for ages 12-18
- Lou Guarnaccia: Plein Air Oil Painting
- David Lazarus: Watercolor Workshop
- Kelly Knight: Weaving and Tapestry
- Ashley Mott: The Artist’s Journal
- Russell Wieland: Digital Photography for Beginners
Register by calling 508-228-0722 or onlin eat www.nantucketarts.org
An article in the I&M this week by Josh Gray talks about the impact of the economy on the arts, often the first funds to be cut in a bad economy. Reggie Levine and Gene Mahon speak for the Nantucket Arts Council. Also interviewed are Mollie Glazer from the Nantucket School of Music, Molly Anderson from the Nantucket Atheneum, Steve Young from WCAI-WNAN, Susan McGinnis from Seaside Shakespeare, Jane Karakula from the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket, and Bruce Beni of the Nantucket Artists Association. Read the full article on the I&M website, and if you are able, make a donation to your favorite arts organization.
The Nantucket Arts Council is now accepting applications for grants and scholarships of $500 to $2500 each. Application forms are available at the Nantucket Atheneum, High School main office, online ay Nantucketartscouncil.org, or by calling 508-325-8588. Applications must be mailed or received by Monday, March 16, 2009 for the 2009 awards. Mail to the Nantucket Arts Council Grants & Scholarships, POB 2176, Nantucket, MA 02584. The Arts Council grants and scholarships are made possible in part by the generosity of Dr. and Mrs. Walter Boyd and Family and the Weezie Foundation.
Add comment March 10, 2009
Coming Up on Nantucket
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Lighthouse School Yuletide Fair
Sat, Dec 13, 2008 from 10:00am – 2:00pm at Nantucket Lighthouse School
Eighth Annual. Handicrafts, holiday gifts, holiday photos by Cary Hazlegrove, music by local musicians, seasonal fair, kids activities.
Police Charitable Christmas Party
Sat, Dec 13, 2008 from 12:00pm – 3:00pm at American Legion Hall
Holiday Potluck Dinner
Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 5:00pm at Umass Boston Field Station
(774) 836-5035.
Annual Christmas Pageant
Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 4:00pm at First Congregational Church
The Christmas story told through music, with costumes. 4 PM and one at 7 PM in the Summer church Free. Dress warmly.
Holiday Reading: ‘A Christmas Carol’
Sat, Dec 20, 2008 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm at Nantucket Atheneum
Holiday Reading: ‘A Christmas Carol’. Tom David and Chuck Gifford read Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story about miserly Ebenezer Scrooge who has a change of heart towards his fellow man after three ghosts show him his life.
THEATER
It’s a Wonderful Life, a Live Radio Play Reception
Fri, Dec 12, 2008 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm at Arno’s
Reception and discussion with Joe Landry, playwright of “It’s a Wonderful Life, a Live Radio Play.” Play and reception: $15 plus cost of ticket to the play (optional). 508-228-4305 or Theatreworkshop.com.
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Thursday – Saturday Dec 11,12,13 at 7:00 PM
Thursday – Saturday Dec. 18, 19, 20 at 7:00 PM
Coffin School
By Joe Landry. Inspired by the classic American film, It’s a Wonderful Life, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is performed as a 1940s live radio broadcast in front of a studio audience. Five actors perform the dozens of characters in the radio play as well as produce the sound effects. It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play premiered in 1996 at Stamford Center for the Arts in Stamford, Connecticut, and has since been produced around the country to critical acclaim. 4 Winter Street. Tickets – $20/$15 seniors
BOOKS, SPEAKERS & POETRY
Book Signing: Andrew Spencer
Sat, Dec 13, 2008 from 10:00am – 12:00pm at Bartlett’s Farm
Andrew Spencer will be in the market signing his book ‘Bear Trap’.
Spoken Word Nantucket Presents Ryk McIntyre
Sun, Dec 14, 2008 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at Umass Boston Field Station
Featured poet Ryk McIntyre. Free; pass the hat for the feature. Open mic.
“Song writing inspired by Nantucket”
Thu, Dec 18, 2008 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm at Nantucket Whaling Museum
Food for Thought with local musicians Amy England and Susan Berman talking about the writing process and singing songs written and inspired by island living. Free; bring your lunch….
Add comment December 12, 2008
Nantucket Arts News
Joe Landry who wrote the adaptation for “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”, will be in the audience for the Friday, December 12th production, and will do a Q & A either before or after the show. Joe Landry’s plays have been produced across the country, and include “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”, “Reefer Madness”, “Eve & Co.”, “Beautiful”, “Hollywood Babylon”, and “Numb”. His other adaptations include “Death in Venice” and “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play”. A reception will likely be added to the program that night. Curtain is 7:00 pm at the Coffin School. The play is performed as a 1940s live radio broadcast in front of a studio audience, directed by Laura Gallagher Bryne
I met with Executive Director Colin Stanfield and Artistic Director Mystelle Brabbée from the Nantucket Film Festival here on-island this past weekC looking for feedback from people involved with the Festival. Colin is now the Executive Director of the NFF, after Festival co-founder Jill Burkhart stepped down last month after 13 years, assuming the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors. Colin was the Festival Programmer for the 2008 Festival. He’s a film producer for Amerique Film (“Puffball” and “Restless”), has been a Festival Producer at Silverdocs AFI Discovery Documentary Film Festival, and the Manager of International Programs at IFP/New York.
Audrey Obremski has published a compilation of weekly columns written for The Inquirer and Mirror, entitled “Audrey on Nantucket”. “It’s an overview of year-round, everyday life in a summer playground for the rich and famous written from the perspective of someone who is neither rich nor famous.” Audrey offers her opinion on the disappearance of small businesses and the middle class, rampant consumerism, colonoscopies, bake sales, the futility of war and fruit flies, and more. The book is illustrated by island artist and actor John Devaney. Married with four daughters, she currently resides in Costa Rica and is working on a second book entitled “Audrey Goes Wild”. It should be in our local bookstores.
Quidley & Company has opened their new gallery in Boston on Newbury Street, under Gallery Director Sara Boyce, formerly of the Brigham Gallery on Nantucket.
Miss Fairchild’s new album “Won’t Be Your Kept Woman” is available for purchase at iTunes and Amazon (recommended for highest quality). It’s a four song EP of original music that includes a redo of “Excuse Me Mr.” entitled “Excuse Me, Sister”.
Cecil Barron Jensen will become the Managing Director of the Artist’s Association of Nantucket beginning December 8.
Add comment December 4, 2008
“Bear Trap, Detailing the Fall of Bear Stearns”
“Bear Trap, Detailing the Fall of Bear Stearns” co-authored by Nantucketer Andrew Spencer (pictured at left), was released on Monday on the heels of Lehman Brother’s bankruptcy and Merrill Lynch’s sale to Bank of America. The book tells the story of the meltdown of the legendary investment bank Bear Stearns in novel form. The book is co-authored by Andrew Spencer and an (up until yesterday) anonymous author who was a senior managing director at Bear, who recounts in detail the chain of events that led to the downward spiral-from both Bear’s point-of-view and from the overall world financial marketplace’s. The book is published by Brick Tower Press, the first mass-market book covering the Bear Stearns financial collapse, and takes us inside the Bear Stearns saga, foreboding the failure of Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch. For more information please visit www.beartrapbook.com.
Island resident Alan Morell, CEO of Creative Management Group Agency, began a network bidding process for the electronic rights to “Bear Trap” in mid-August of this year. Alan says that “‘Bear Trap’ is the most powerful Wall Street story since the collapse of Drexel, and it has the added drama of the complexities and politics of the Federal Reserve Bank’s involvement. This is tailor-made for a television true-drama story.”
Andrew’s interview on Fox yesterday; click graphic to view, or click here.
Andrew Spencer worked with N Magazine for four years. He has presented his own research-based work at over thirty academic conferences worldwide, and his work has been published in a variety of academic collections. He has also been a regular contributor to the Nantucket Independent and Yesterday’s Island newspapers, as well as to Home and Garden: Nantucket, The Nantucket Guide and Waterfront magazines.
Add comment September 30, 2008
Next Week on Nantucket
PERFORMING ARTS
The Fifteen Minute Hamlet by Tom Stoppard
Friday and Saturday, 7:00 pm, Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street
Independent article
Shakespeare Festival: The Tempest
Performed by Shakespeare on the Cape
Friday and Saturday, 8:00 pm, Bennett Hal, 62 Centre Street
Kevin Flynn and Friends Comedy Night
Kevin Flynn has entertained audiences for years with his stand-up comedy, having headlined at clubs and colleges across the country. Every Monday through August 25th at 8:30 pm. Methodist Church.
Christie Kickham and Friends Nantucket Improv is now every Sunday night through October 5th, 8:30 in the Methodist Church.
“Seussical” Jr. The Musical
TWN’s Children’s musical for children by children
Curtain Time 5 pm, Bennett Hall
Tuesday July 15th – Saturday July 19th
Tuesday July 22nd – Saturday July 26th
Yesterday’s Island Review
Inquirer and Mirror story
Claudia Sheer’s ‘Blown Sideways Through Life’
An average woman who lives an extraordinary life and tells about it with gusto.
Wednesday – Saturday, 8:30 pm, Methodist Church
On the Isle at the ‘Sconset Casino
The Pirates of Penzance
Wednesday, July 23, 9 pm
Friday and Saturday, July 25th and 26th at 7
Sunday, July 27th at 9
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Inquirer and Mirror Story
The Mystery of the Lighthouse
Wednesday, July 23, 7pm
Sunday, July 27th at 7
Cabaret
Thursday, July 24th at 7pm
Friday and Saturday, July 25th and 26th at 9
All Star Comedy Gala
Thursday, July 24th at 9pm
“The Day the Big Wave Came to Nantucket”
Every Wednesday and Thursday from July 17th – August 14th, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the High School Auditorium.
BOOKS & SPEAKERS
Restoring the Qianlong Garden, Forbidden City, China
Friday, July 18, 6:30 pm, Preservation Institute, 11 Centre Street
Author Talk: Bill Patten, ‘My Three Fathers: And the Elegant Deceptions of My Mother, Susan Mary Alsop’
Friday, July 18, 8:00 pm, Atheneum Great Hall
Author Talk: John Burnham Schwartz, “The Commoner”
Monday, July 21, 8:00 pm, Atheneum Great Hall. Pictured at left.
A Conversation with Victoria Rowell
The Women Who Raised Me: A Memoir. Discussion and book signing.
Benefits Days Ferry and the Two Centre Street Preservation Project.
Sunday, July 20, 5:30 pm, Methodist Church
GALLERIES & AUCTIONS
Gallery at Four India Street
Oriental Rug Show
Antique to new, from the Khouri family.
Friday and Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Old Spouter Gallery Opening Reception
M.J. Dickson & Patrick Beaugard
Friday the 18th, 6 to 8. 118 Orange Street
Sar.Z Gallery
Gallery artists
Friday, July 18, 6 – 8 pm, Orange Street Gallery, 117 Orange
South Wharf Gallery
Megan Hinton
Friday, 6 to 8, 3 India Street
Artist’s Talk: Saturday at 11 am at the Gallery
Rafael Osona Live Auction
Saturday (5th), American Legion Hall. Details.
WINE TASTING
Every Saturday, 4 to 6:00 pm at The Cellar. The focus changes weekly, and tastings are complimentary.
OUTDOOR MARKET
The Nantucket Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market is every Saturday from 9 am to noon in the Dreamland Theater Parking Lot, with locally grown produce and handmade goods, all sponsored by Sustainable Nantucket.
MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION
Click here for a complete list of MMA programs for children and adults this week.
NANTUCKET ATHENEUM
Click here for a complete list of Atheneum programs for children and adults this month.
NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
NHAÕs Family Whale Festival
Friday, July 18, 12 to 4 pm, Whaling Museum
A hands-on festival for visitors of all ages, including drawing whales with artist and chanteyman Don Sineti.
See the Arts & Social Calendar for additional details on the events listed above.
Add comment July 18, 2008
This Week on Nantucket
PERFORMING ARTS
Kevin Flynn and Friends Comedy Night: Kevin Flynn has entertained audiences for years with his stand-up comedy, having headlined at clubs and colleges across the country. Every Monday through August 25th at 8:30 pm. Methodist Church.
Christie Kickham and Friends Nantucket Improv is now every Sunday night through October 5th, 8:30 in the Methodist Church.
Story Time with a Princess: The Theatre Workshop Resident Company presents this unique “storybook to life” program. Children become the actors and learn improv skills to bring your favorite tales to life. Bennett Hall. Monday, 14th, 2PM and 5PM. Details.
FINAL WEEKEND:
Theatre Workshop of Nantucket presents “Sylvia”, by A.R Gurney, a play about a dog, the couple who adopt her, and the drama that results. Tickets – $25. Saturday July 5th: 8:30 pm. Tuesday July 8th – Saturday July 12th: 8:30 pm. Performance Center, Methodist Church. Details.
“Seussical” Jr. The Musical
TWN’s Children’s musical for children by children
Curtain Time 5 pm
Tuesday July 8th – Saturday July 12th
Tuesday July 15th – Saturday July 19th
Tuesday July 22nd – Saturday July 26th
Bennett Hall
BOOKS & SPEAKERS
Governor Pete du Pont
Former Delaware Governor and Congressman.
Wednesday, July 16, 7:00 pm
Congregational Church
Simon Sargon, ÒMusical PassionsÓ – two part talk
Saturday July 12, 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 13, 3 p.m.
Free Admission, Nantucket Atheneum Great Hall
GALLERIES & AUCTIONS
Artists Association of Nantucket Summer Small Works Show Opening
Friday, July 11, 6 to 8 pm
Washington Street
Gallery at Four India Street
Oriental Rug Show
Antique to new, from the Khouri family.
Friday, July 18, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Old Spouter Gallery Opening Reception: Margaret Fox & Kasia Baker
Also: 8 Painted Chairs
Friday, July 11, 6 to 8
118 Orange Street
Sar.Z Gallery:
Buzz Williams, Sarah Hutton (jewelry), Chad Whitlock, Kate Pelletier (painter), Randy Goldberger (sculpture), and other local artists. Orange Street Video building.
South Wharf Gallery: Elizabeth Congdon Opening
Friday, July 11, 2008, 6 to 8
3 India Street
Rafael Osona Live Auction: Saturday (5th), American Legion Hall. Details.
WINE TASTING
Every Saturday, 4 to 6:00 pm at The Cellar. The focus changes weekly, and tastings are complimentary.
OUTDOOR MARKET
The Nantucket Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market is every Saturday from 9 am to noon in the Dreamland Theater Parking Lot, with locally grown produce and handmade goods, all sponsored by Sustainable Nantucket.
MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION
Click here for a complete list of MMA programs for children and adults this week.
NANTUCKET ATHENEUM
Click here for a complete list of Atheneum programs for children and adults this month.
See the Arts & Social Calendar for additional details on the events listed above.
Add comment July 13, 2008
Coming Up on Nantucket Beginning 6/6/08
Arts and social events for Friday (6/6) through Thursday (6/12):
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK
Island resident Connor Gifford talks about his new book, “America According to Connor Gifford”, written with Victoria Harris, which just hit the island this week and goes national on July 4th weekend, published by Hargrave Press. Tim Russert calls the 168 page book “a distinctive American perspective by a unique young man.” Nathaniel Philbrick says, “Connor Gifford has written my kind of history – fun and inspiration.” And Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara call it a “must read!”. Read more. Atheneum on Friday June 6 at 7 pm, followed by book signing. Space is limited, so get there early. And check out the Plum interview with Connor. Photo above of Connor Gifford with his dad, Chuck at the 2007 S.T.A.R fundraiser.
The 2008 Chamber 10K Survivor Challenge offers a chance to win up to $10,000, and you don’t have to be a Chamber member to attend. The prize winner is determined by a process of elimination. When ten names are left, the ’survivors’ can choose to split $10,000 ten ways or continue the elimination, and so on. Tickets are $100 each, available at the Chamber office, upstairs at Zero Main Street. No more than 250 tickets will be sold and you need not be present to win. Proceeds benefit the Chamber scholarship fund for Nantucket students. Faregrounds Restaurant, Thursday, June 12th, 6:00 pm.
BENEFITS and NON-PROFIT EVENTS
The Sam Sylvia Pro-Am Golf Tournament Pairings Cocktail Party, Dinner and Auction benefits the Boys & Girls Club. Yacht Club, Saturday (7th).
The Maria Mitchell Association Opening Tea and Annual Meeting takes place on Tuesday, June 10th at 4:30. Details.
CONCERTS
Heng-Jin Park, piano; Paris Ellsworth, violin; and Jonah Ellsworth, cello, presented by the Nantucket Arts Council. Sunday, June 8th, 5 pm at the Coffin School. Details.
NIGHT LIFE
Alicia Gardner, singer, songwriter, and guitar player with covers and originals. Every Friday, Saturday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at Jetties Restaurant, 5:30 – 8:30. The A.M. Group plays House Music from 7 – 10 on Sundays. Andy Bullington and Tom Stoddart play acoustic blues and harmonica every Tuesday from 5:30 – 8:30.
At the Box, Three Day Threshold plays The Rolling Stones, The Pogues, Little Feat and Johnny Cash and more through Saturday, the 6th. U2 cover band Joshua Tree plays Monday through Wednesday (9th – 11th). Then it’s Emergency Broadcast System Thursday through Saturday (12th – 14th).
The AM Group, last year regularly at the Rose & Crown, now spins every Saturday night at the Muse through October, with “Drop: Local Flavor from Local DJ’s” House music. Details. Video. This weekend it’s
Chad Strange, one of the original dj’s who created the scene that started over 15 years ago on Nantucket, and is now a producer under Ominis Records. Also one set by Alex Buletz, a new DJ on island, playing progressive and electro.
At the Rose & Crown, it’s Poker Night on Monday’s, Trivia Quiz Night every Tuesday (at 7 pm), 80’s Video Dance Party on Wednesday, Karaoke on Thursday (9 pm), Disco Night on Friday, Top 40 Video Dance Party on Saturday, and the 2008 Summertime Karaoke Contest on Sundays.
Jeff Ross is back at the Startlight on Frdiay and Saturday nights from 9 to midnight.
ART EXHIBITION
Kerry Hallam exhibition of his newest works: ‘Getting to Nantucket’. Thursday, June 12th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at LoLa 41. Details.
SPEAKERS
Michael Tougias talks about his book ‘Fatal Forecast’, what happens when a 90 foot wave hits two 50 foot boats 200 miles out to sea off the Massachusetts coast in November. Great Hall. Wednesday, June 11th at 7.
Dorothy O’Hara speaks on her love of the island and its influence on her scrimshaw designs in Scrimshaw from the Heart. Lightship Basket Museum, Thursday, June 12th at 2.
Thomas Chase Montgomery speaks on William Chase at the Egan Maritime Institute Guest Lecture. Thursday, June 12th at 8. Details.
WALKS AND TOURS
Oldest House Kitchen Garden Tour of the herbs and plants in this 1700s kitchen garden. Friday and Saturday, June 6th – 7th, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 16 Sunset Hill Lane.
WINE TASTING
Every Saturday, 4 to 6:00 pm at The Cellar. The focus changes weekly, and tastings are complimentary.
FILM
The US Vs. John Lennon, A documentary on Lennon’s politicization during and after the Vietnam War. Atheneum Great Hall. Monday, June 9th, 7 pm. Details.
At the Starlight:
Kung Fu Panda: Friday – Sunday (6th – 8th)
Sex And The City: Monday and Tuesday (9th – 10th)
Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull: Wednesday and Thursday (11th and 12th)
For times, go to the Arts & Social Calendar.
See the Arts & Social Calendar for additional details on the events listed above.
Add comment June 6, 2008
