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Arts and social events: Friday (5/2) through Thursday (5/8):

BENEFITS and NON-PROFIT EVENTS

The Nantucket Rotary Club presents ‘Blazing Paddles’ Dinner and Auction, Saturday, May 3 at 6 pm at Cisco Brewery. $75 includes beer, wine and a special cocktail, dinner, live and silent auction. Entertainment by 4 EZ Payments. Details and ticket sales.

The Nantucket Star Spring Gala: Night under the Caribbean STARS takes place Saturday, May 3, 7 to 10 pm at the Chicken Box. Details.

The Community Network for Children Fifth Annual Nantucket Advocate for Children’s Awards Evening is Sunday, May 4, 5:00 pm at the White Elephant. Photo from last year’s event on left. Details.

The Hospital Health Fair, with medical consultations, free screenings, and educational presentations is this Saturday, May 3, 8 to 11 am at the Nantucket Cottage Hospital.

NIGHTLIFE & CONCERTS

Holly Near and emma’s revolution at the Unitarian Church, Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 7:00 pm. Holly Near, activist, singer, and recording artist, with opening act emma’s revolution, a grassroots activist duo with Pat Humphries and Sandy Opatow. Hosted by and benefits the The South Church Preservation Fund. Holly Near’s photo on right.Details and ticket info. Independent article.

The Shingles and 4 EZ Payments in their last gathering until the fall. Sunday, May 4, 5 to 7 pm at the Chicken Box.

When Worlds Collide is a new musical by teacher Jim Sulzer performed by fifth-grade students, presented by the Nantucket New School. Monday, May 5, 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 6, 11 a.m., and and Wednesday, May 7, 6:30 p.m. Details.

The Nantucket Community Jazz Band Concert presents ‘Time for a Jazz Break’ : Jazz, pop, rock and soul. Suggested donation $10, or $5 for seniors. Students and children free. Sunday, May 4, 4:00 pm at the Summer Street Church.

The Peacheaters, an Allman Brothers cover band, are at the Box Friday and Saturday night.

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.

THEATER AND PERFORMANCE

The Tanglewood Marionettes perform ‘Cinderella’ on Saturday, May 3, with two shows: 10:30 and 11:30 am at Bennett Hall, presented by the Nantucket Arts Council. Details. Independent story.

At TWN’s Potluck Armchair Theatre, Amanda Torchia directs ‘Bang, Bang, You’re Dead’ by William Mastrosimone. Details.

Doubt, A Parable, a play by John Patrick Shanley, continues its run at the Methodist Church. The performance is directed by Michael Feeney, and features Ciaran Byrne, Pam Murphy, Callahan Keever, and Tina Hoskins. Curtain at 7:30. HELD OVER ONE MORE WEEK AFTER THIS. Thursday May 1st - Saturday May 3rd. See photo at left. Details.
Indy article.

BOOKS, TALKS & WORKSHOPS
It’s Hot, Exotic and Tropical: On Beyond Pothos at Bartlett’s Farm - Liz Morcone will showcase some colorful and interesting accent plants you can use in decorating outside or inside. Saturday, May 3, 10:00 am. Details.

Author Talk: Ronne Hartfield on “Preserving History: A Public/Private Dialogue”. Thursday, May 8, 12:00 pm at the Whaling Museum. Details.

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.

Arts and social events: Friday (4/25) through Thursday (5/1):

DAFFOLDIL WEEKEND

With a less than ideal forecast, (15 - 20 mph east-northeast winds, a high of about 47), here’s what’s happening for the weekend.

The first cars start lining up on and filling up Main Street at 9:30 on Saturday. At noon, the Antique Car Parade begins, proceeding to ‘Sconset for the Daffodil Tailgate Picnic from 1 to 3.

While out there in ‘Sconset, stop by at the Country Village Real Estate Open House at 10 Main Street. There, you’ll also be able to meet writer Scott Simonsen, producer Tim White, and director Trevor White of an independent film called “Tides of Summer”, expected to be shot on island at the end of the summer or early fall.

While the cars are lining up on Main Street, head over to Children’s Beach (new location) for the Daffodil Children’s Parade at 10 am, with decorated bikes, wagons, skateboards, baby carriages, and always a few surprises. Every entrant earns a ribbon. Details.

The parade is followed at 10:45 by the Daffy Hat Pageant. Then the newly established Dog Parade gets going just after the cars leave town, at 12:30 at the corner of Main and Federal.

All events above are sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.

The “Rainbow of Daffodils” themed 34th Annual Nantucket Daffodil Show is open Saturday from 2 to 5, and Sunday from 10 to 5 at the Coffin School. Details.

BENEFITS

Spring Down the House benefits Small Friends, Saturday, April 26 from 5 to 10 pm at the Chanticleer and Casino. Details.

Seaside Shakespeare’s presents a CD Release & Shakespeare’s Birthday Party, Sunday, April 27, 5 to 7 at the Brant Point Grill at the White Elephant with champagne, live music, and birthday cake. Details.

The Clothesline Project, presented by A Safe Place Nantucket, enables women affected by violence to.express their emotions by decorating a shirt and hanging it on a clothesline. Saturday, April 26, from 10:30 to 4 at the Atheneum. Details.

Maxxtone is at the Box Friday and Saturday night.

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.

THEATER AND PERFORMANCE

Doubt, A Parable, a play by John Patrick Shanley, continues its run at the Methodist Church. The performance is directed by Michael Feeney, and features Ciaran Byrne, Pam Murphy, Callahan Keever, and Tina Hoskins. Curtain at 7:30. Thursday April 24th - Saturday April 26th; Thursday May 1st - Saturday May 3rd. Details.
Indy article.

Coffee House for Music and Poetry: Friday, April 25, 6 to 9 pm at The Bean. Open mic. Bring a poem, bring your guitar. Featuring music from Vince Veilleux and poetry from Wyatt Leske. Master of Ceremonies - John Luttman.

ART & CRAFT

Nantucket Handmade features 16 island artisans showing pottery, textiles, jewelry and more. Opening Reception: Friday, April 25, 4 to 7 pm at the Preservation Institute. Show hours Saturday are 9 to 4.

The Artists Association presents the First Members Show Opening Reception on Friday, April 25, 6 to 8. Next Thursday is the Junior Artist Show Opening Reception for elementary school students from 4 to 5:30.

The Gallery at Four India Street’s opening reception for “Fine Art and Daffodils” is Saturday from noon to 3.

BOOKS, TALKS & WORKSHOPS
It’s Herbs Through the Ages at Bartlett’s Farm - history, superstitions, magic lore and medicinal and health uses of commonly used and easy to grow herbs. Saturday, April 26, 10:00 am. Details.

Cindy Houghton, author of ‘Out of The Fog: Tragedy on Nantucket’ will speak about surviving a plane crash on Nantucket in 1958. Monday, April 28, 7 to 8:30 pm at the Atheneum. Details.

Atheneum Used Book Sale: Saturday, April 26, 10 to 4, in the Lower Gallery.

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.

Events for Friday (4/11) through Thursday (4/17):

BENEFITS

A unique fundraiser this weekend called 4. Four non-profits with common missions have joined together to raise money for their respective organizations: The Nantucket Lighthouse School, Sustainable Nantucket, Nantucket Preservation Trust, and The Nantucket Land Council. Each non-profit will have their own silent auction. The raffle grand prize is a 2007 Jeep patriot. Food and drink from the Nantucket Catering Company and Cisco Brewery.

Cary Hazlegrove will be debuting her “30 Years of Island Faces” slide show, some you’ve seen and some you haven’t. Cary first two jobs on the island were with me at The Camera Shop and the Roadhouse, and her first slide show (with Noel Berry) at the Roadhouse, so if I look like a proud father that night, you’ll know why. Live music by The Shingles (Andy Bullington, Cary Hazlegrove, Michael Kopko, Dave Provost and Chris Westerlund) and Molly Glazer with friends from the faculty of NCMC.

Additional details.
Independent Story

The Nantucket Arts Council presents Casino Royale, with proceeds benefitting the NAC Scholarship Fund. Black tie or bad guy attire suggested. Tickets at Bookworks, Rose & Crown, or call 508-325-8588. Saturday, April 12, beginning at 7:30 at the Rose & Crown. Details.

The Annual Charity Brunch at the Brant Point Grill is this Sunday, April 13, from 11 to 2. Your donations go to either the Nantucket Arts Council, Nantucket Education Trust, or the Habitat for Humanity. Details.

CONCERTS AND NIGHTLIFE

The repertoire of the eclectic Canadian based Quartetto Gelato includes classical masterworks, operatic arias and tangos, gypsy and folk songs. And they’re quite entertaining too. Sunday, April 13, at 4 at the Coffin School. Details.
Indy article.

It’s the Jeff Tuohy Band at the Box this weekend. Details.

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 (except this Saturday).

THEATER AND PERFORMANCE

It’s the opening week for Doubt, A Parable, at the Methodist Church, a play by John Patrick Shanley. The performance is directed by Michael Feeney, and features Ciaran Byrne, Pam Murphy, Callahan Keever, and Tina Hoskins. Showtime is 7 pm. Thursday April 17th - Sunday April 19th; Thursday April 24th - Saturday April 26th; Thursday May 1st - Saturday May 3rd. Details.
Indy article.

Magic by Scott Jameson, with juggling, music, mime, storytelling, and audience participation. High School Auditorium, Friday, April 11, 7 to 8. Details.

TALKS & WORKSHOPS

Liz Morcone’s talk is called Stop and Smell the Roses - what you need to know about growing roses on the island. Saturday, April 12, at 10. Bartlett’s Farm. Details.

The Lightship Basket Museum presents a Floral Design Workshop, Wednesday, April 16, from 5:30 to 7. Details.

Lee Rand Burne talks about Newspapers on Nantucket, the cataloging and preserving of as many Nantucket newspapers as possible. Wednesday, April 16, 7 to 8:30 at the Atheneum. Details.

POETRY

Two choices for poetry on a Saturday afternoon:

The Whaling Museum presents an Afternoon of Poetry and Music with Frank Cunningham and Len Germinara, and Andy Bullington on guitar. Len is pictured here. Saturday, April 12, 1 to 3.

Details.

Bring a poem to share or an idea to work on in The Second Saturday Poetry Workshop. Landmark House Meeting Room. Saturday, April 12, 1 to 2. Details.

MOVIES AT THE STARLIGHT

Superhero Movie: Friday and Saturday at 7 and 9; Sunday at 7:30
The Other Boleyn Girl: Monday - Thursday at 7:30

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.

Events for Friday (3/4) through Thursday (3/10):

Don’t forget that Town Meeting begins on Monday night at 7 p.m.

BENEFITS

What’s Your Sign? Zodiac Fundraiser benefits the Maria Mitchell Association. Saturday, April 5, 8 pm at the Rose & Crown.

The Nantucket S.T.A.R.S. Fashion Show & Auction is this Sunday, April 6, 2 pm at Faregrounds.

CONCERTS AND NIGHTLIFE

Jake Vohs and Two Days Notice, with Joel, Andy, Tom, and Tommy D. play the Box Friday and Saturday, April 4th and 5th, starting at 10.

The Nantucket School of Music Faculty and Students perform the music of The Beatles. Atheneum Great Hall, Sunday, April 6, 3 pm. Details.

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.

THEATER

Susan McGinnis directs Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors’ at this week’s Theatre Workshop Armchair Theatre and potluck dinner. Sunday, April 6, 6 pm.

SPEAKERS AND POETRY

Lori Kunz speaks on her favorite perennials at this week’s Bartlett’s Spring Farm Talks. Saturday, April 5, 10 am. Details.

An Evening of Frost: Lecture, Discussion and Recitation with actor Stephen Collins. Atheneum Great Hall, Saturday, April 5, 7 to 8:30 pm.

Spoken Word Nantucket takes place in a new location this week - Sunday, April 6, 2 to 4 pm at the Artists Association. Open mic: Ekphrastic Poetry; Featured Poet: Jack McCarthy; Special Event: Ekphrastic Poetry Competition for Nantucket students.

The NHA’s Food for Thought series wraps for the season with the Tuckernuck Gam. Thursday, April 10, noon at the Whaling Museum.

FILM
The Next Industrial Revolution explores how businesses are transforming themselves to work with nature and enhance profitability. Co-sponsored by Sustainable Nantucket, Nantucket Green, and the Nantucket Atheneum. Free. Wednesday, April 9, 7 pm at the Atheneum.

GALLERIES

Students in Artists Association classes and the faculty who teach them display their work in the upcoming show at the AAN gallery, running through April 19. Opening reception: Friday, April 4, 5 to 7. Details.

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.

Events for Friday (21st) through Thursday (27th):

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK

The Cast of Beatlemania, Saturday, March 22, 7:30 pm, High School Auditorium. Featuring the music of the Beatles. Website for Beatlemania. Sweetmeat and the Silverfish open.

Miss Fairchild’s Homemade Superstar Weekend. Friday and Saturday, March 21 and 22, about 9:30 til closing at the Box. $5 cover. Self described as “a five-piece modern pop and soul band”, Miss Fairchild is the hometown band with the buzz, with islanders Travis Richard, Schuyler Whelden, and Todd Richard. The Undergraduates open.

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 (9pm), and DJ Bri Guy on Friday’s and Saturdays.

THEATER

The Theatre Workshop presents 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
Spring Planters and Psanky at Bartlett’s Spring Farm Talks. Saturday, March 22, 10:00 am, Bartlett’s Farm.

Pat Butler: Sea Captains’ Houses and Rose-Covered Cottages. Thursday, March 27, 12:00 pm, Whaling Museum.

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.

Events for Friday (14th) through Thursday (20th):

BENEFITS
Black jack, roulette, texas hold’em, silent auction, buffet and Bri-Guy, all at the Kathi Ring Casino Night. $15 tickets at the door. Benefits Visiting Nurses, Family and Children Services, A Safe Place, Nantucket AIDS Network, and other health organizations. Saturday, March 15, starting at 7:00 pm at the Rose & Crown.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Kitty’s is making a weekend of it, with Irish specialties like Corned Beef & Cabbage all weekend. Live music every afternoon from 2 to 5, Saturday through Monday, with PJ Moody, Joel Finn, and 4 Easy Payments. Saturday and Sunday night it’s The ShepCats from 9 to close. Monday night showcases Frank Hunter & Aaron Castellano as Bonafide playing the hot sof the 80’s and 90’s with an Irish accent.

Faregrounds is putting on a Pre-St. Patrick’s Day all you can eat Buffet Sunday night from 5 to 9, with PJ Moody beginning at 6. PJ will also play Monday night from 6 to 9.

CONCERTS AND NIGHTLIFE
Canadian singer songwriter Katherine Wheatley is a member of the band ‘Betty’ and ‘The Bobs’, and plays guitar in ‘The Smoking Section’. She will perform with New School students she taught this past week. More on the concert. Friday, March 14, 6:00 pm, Nantucket New School.

The Shingles are back - with Dave Provost, Andy Bullington, Michael Kopko, Chris Westerlund and Cary Hazlegrove playing bluegrass, folk standards, and original compositions. Saturday, March 15, 7:00 pm, Great Hall. Free.

The Box continues their salute to local bands this week. First its Jake Vos with Two Days Notice - Joel on bass, Jake keys, Andy C. guitar, and Tommy D. drums. Friday, March 14, 9:00 pm, Chicken Box.

Then on Saturday night, The Undergraduates are up first, followed by 2 Days Notice. Cover charge just $2 dollars (a buck a band). More info.

The Nantucket School of Music Student Recital takes place this Thursday, March 20, 6:00 pm at the Bartlett’s Farm Hayloft. Free.

At the Rose & Crown, it’s Poker Night on Monday’s, Trivia Quiz Night every Tuesday (at 7 pm), karaoke on Thursday (9pm).

THEATER

The Theatre Workshop presents 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.

FOOD
The topic is Easter Baking at the Bartlett’s Spring Farm Talk. Learn how to make Morning Glory muffins, sticky buns, lemon curd, lemon curd tartlets and shortbread cookies. Free. Saturday, March 15, 10:00 am.

POLITICS
Town officials and citizen sponsors will explain key articles on this year’s Warrant for Annual Town Meeting. Refreshments served. Hosted by the Nantucket Civic League. Saturday, March 15, 11:00 am, Great Hall.

LECTURE

Bill Tramposch will speak on “New Zealand and Nantucket“. Thursday, March 20, noon til 1 pm at the Whaling Museum. Details.

POETRY
Spoken Word Nantucket, the Poetry Reading Series, this week features Poet Eric ‘Zork’ Alan, and the theme of the day is ‘Poets Against War’. Sunday, March 16, 2 to 4 pm at the Umass Boston Field Station. Free. Details.

FILM

Peter’s Vietnam is a documentary by island filmmaker John Stanton, a short film about islander Peter Sylvia and his experience serving in the military during the war in Vietnam. Following the screening Stanton and Sylvia will discuss the film and take questions from the audience. Wednesday, March 19, 7:00 pm at the Great Hall; free.

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.

Events for Friday (7th) through Thursday (14th):

MaT EVENT OF THE WEEK:
Only a few places left that feel like old Nantucket. The Maddequet Admiralty on Tennessee Ave in Madaket is one, and this Sunday beginning at 3 pm, the Admiralty will host an all-star gam, “Stories of the Sea.” The participating gammers are too numerous to mention, but they haven’t left out anyone with a salty story to tell. Hosted by Maurice Gibbs. Participants and Details.

This is likely the last chance to express your opinion on the Cape Wind proposal for a wind farm in Nantucket Sound, at the MMS Draft Environmental Impact Statement Public Hearing. Tuesday at 5 in the High School Auditorium. Details.

BENEFITS
Dance Away the Winter Blues to benefit the Nantucket Skating Club - Saturday from 7 to 10 at the Rose & Crown. Buffet, raffle, silent auction. Music by DJ Bri Guy.

Adriene and Travis Lombardi will run in the upcoming Boston Marathon, and are raising money for the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston in this Race for Rehab benefit. The $20 entry fee includes free food, door prizes, music and a cash bar. Live and silent auction. Sunday from 5 to 9 at the Seagrille.

NIGHTLIFE
At the Rose & Crown, it’s Poker Night on Monday’s, Trivia Quiz Night every Tuesday (at 7 pm), karaoke on Thursday (9pm), and DJ Bri Guy Friday and Saturday night.

THEATER

Opening Thursday at 7 upstairs at the Methodist Church, the Theatre Workshop presents Richard Dresser’s comedy “Rounding Third“, with Chuck Gifford and Chris Witte, directed by Laura Gallagher Byrne. Runs Thursdays through Saturdays until March 29th.

Bob and Nina Hellman host the Theater Workshop’s Armchair Theatre on Sunday at 6. Grace Noyes directs Joanna McClelland Glass’s “Trying”. Details.

SPEAKERS
Caitlin Kittredge will talk about her book ‘Night Life’ on Sunday at 2 in the Great Hall, her first book of a new series of dark fantasy. Caitlin, now based in Seattle, grew up on Nantucket.

Tony Dumitru will speak on “Carving Out the NHA’s Scrimshaw Collection”, Thursday at noon at the Whaling Museum. Details.

FILM

Fool’s Gold: Friday and Saturday at 7 and 9; Sunday at 7:30 at the Starlight.
There Will be Blood: Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 at the Starlight.
Mother of Mine: Atheneum Great Hall, Saturday at 7.
The Real Dirt About Farmer John: About the tragedy of losing our traditional American family farms. Wednesday at 7, free in the 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.

The A.M. Group is back with “Drop: Local Flavor from Local DJ’s”, this year spinning House music at the Muse every Saturday night from now to October, from 10 pm til closing,
with guests DJs.

DJs Tony Romojaro (Trumoc) and Tony Camilo (Tonic), bored of the options offered by the Dominican Republic’s dance scene, felt the need for something more organic and melodic. A.M. Group (Ante Meridian, the first moment after midnight) was born. Trumoc went to Barcelona, and Tonic came to to Nantucket. A.M.has grown into a team of artists stimulated by House music: DJ Devlin (Hip-Hop and Drum’n'bass DJ), Rubén García A.(graphic designer), Rob T (electro and minimal so there are no distractions), César “Bass” Romero, DJ Hyper, Buddha, Kaku, Heather McKenzie and Steven Libby.

Here’s a video compiled from last season at the Rose & Crown.

You can find more about A.M. on their MySpace site, where you can also download free an hour long set of the Summer Sessions 2007, compiled and mixed by Tonic, Billy Desmond, and DJ Devlin.

NIGHTLIFE

The Jake Vohs Quintet will play at a Jazz Dinner at Faregrounds this Saturday (23rd) from 6 to 9. Jake says he’ll stick around and the band will play dance music if people want to dance after 9. No cover. Jake Vohs on organ, Chris Montgomery on guitar, Ecliff on drums, J. Sullivan as guest guitarist, Joel Finn on bass, and Tom Stoddart on tenor sax.

Also at the Rose & Crown, it’s Poker Night on Monday’s, Trivia Quiz Night every Tuesday (at 7 pm), karaoke on Thursday (9pm), and DJ Bri Guy Friday and Saturday nights, except for this week’s special events listed above.

THEATER AND POETRY

Nantucket Theatrical Productions and the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket present “Cupid’s Nightmare”, four short plays from the Short Play Festival. February 22, 23 at 7 p.m., upstairs at the Methodist Church on Centre St. Admission is $10.

SPEAKERS
Douglas Bingham from the Coast Guard Museum in Barnstable will present a slide show on Cape Cod Lighthouses, the history and a visual tour, tales of hazards, heroics and life in the lighthouse service. Saturday the 23rd, 1 pm at the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum.

Bob Hellman will speak on the History and Development of the Whaling Harpoon. Whaling Museum, Thursday the 28th, 12 - 1 pm.

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

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

NIGHTLIFE
The Un-Valentine Cabaret: A cross between cabaret of 1930’s Berlin, an oddball talent show, and a community party in deep winter, presented by Seaside Shakespeare Company. Chicken Box, Saturday the 16th. Doors open at 6 pm for cocktails and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Performance at 7.

Beat the Winter Blues Party: Cash prizes for the belly flop contest and bikini contest. DJ Bri Guy. Rose & Crown. Saturday the 16th.

Also at the Rose & Crown, it’s Poker Night on Monday’s, Trivia Quiz Night every Tuesday (at 7 pm), karaoke on Thursday (9pm), and DJ Bri Guy Friday and Saturday nights, except for this week’s special events listed above.

CONCERTS
Aiofe Clancy: Traditional Irish songs, ballads and contemporary folk. Great Hall. Saturday the 16th at 7. Chuck Colley and Erik Wendelken open for Aiofe.

THEATER AND POETRY

Nantucket Theatrical Productions and the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket present “Cupid’s Nightmare”, four short plays from the Short Play Festival. February 16, 22, 23 at 7 p.m., upstairs at the Methodist Church on Centre St. Admission is $10.

Poetry Reading: Spoken Word Nantucket. Open mic for poetry and music. Featured poet - Nicole Terez. Free. Umass Boston Field Station. Sunday the 17th at 2.

SPEAKERS
Nat Philbrick: “Quakerism on Nantucket” in the 18th and 19th centuries. Thursday the 21st at noon. Whaling Museum.

FILM
Winged Migration: Author and local bird expert Ken Blackshaw will introduce the film answer questions. Great Hall, Sunday the 18th at 3.

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

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

The Sea Gam: Stories of the Sea with Maurice Gibbs, originally scheduled for this Friday night, has been postponed.

COMMUNITY HEALTH
Dr. Maria Trozzi, director of the Good Grief Program at Boston Medical Center and co-author of ‘Talking with Children About Loss’, will address parents and other adults from the community on Tuesday, February 12, at 6 p.m. in the High School auditorium. Dr. Trozzi has appeared as an expert on family resilience and loss on CBS’s The Early Show, Good Morning America and Larry King Live. An assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Boston University School of Medicine, she is the director of the Good Grief Program at Boston Medical Center. The program, now in its 20th year, provides national training, crisis consultation, and direct services to children, parents, educators, and health professionals. The program’s mission is to help adults help children who are “facing life’s speed bumps.” For more information, contact Dr. Robert Pellicone at (50 228-7285.

BENEFITS
Second Annual Valentines Dance, sponsored by The Nantucket Historical Association, is Friday (8th) from 7 to 10:00 pm, with music by the Nantucket School of Music Jazz Band playing jazz and salsa. Salsa dance instruction will be offered, as well as complimentary beverages and snacks. Whaling Museum Gosnell Hall. Tickets available at the door.

The Children’s House 25th Anniversary Dinner/Auction, celebrating 25 years of the Children’s House, includes live auction packages with trips to St. Barths, Stowe, and Vieques; Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics tickets and more. Catered by EJ Harvey. Saturday the 9th from 6 to 10 pm. Contact Tracy Halik at 325-7955 or tracyor1@aol.com for tickets.

The Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament this Sunday the 10th benefits the Nantucket Boys and Girls Club. Registration at noon, play begins at 1 pm at Faregrounds.

The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum is throwing a Valentines Day Party from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm on Thursday the 14th.

The Queen of Hearts Ball benefits the Nantucket Lighthouse School. Silent auction, dancing to the Shingles. Come as you are or dig out your prom dress, ugly tux shirt, cupid outfit, or your best love get up. A king and queen will be crowned. Prizes for best two costumes. 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at the Box, Thursday the 14th.

ONE BOOK, ONE ISLAND EVENTS
Dr. Robert Kennedy of the Maria Mitchell Association and Dr. Sarah Oktay of the University of Massachusetts Field Station present “The Marlin, the Mako, and Man” and “Sailing a River in the Ocean: Charting Santiago’s Deep Blue Journey”. Free. Thursday (7th), 1:30 pm at the Whaling Museum.

‘The Old Man and the Sea’ In Words and Music closes out this years One Book, One Island with musical performances by Molly Glazer, Robert Behrman, Armen Ghazaryan, Susan McGinnis (a Shakespeare sonnet set to music), and Joshua Mencer. Also readings from ‘The Old Man and the Sea’, Walt Whitman, and Jose Marti, performed by members of the community: Ted Anderson, David Kopko, Chris Lohman, Bill MacEachern, Donald Noyes, Richard Ross, Pete Sawyer, Craig Spery, and Jim Sutherland. Poems by Dick Burns and Frank Cunningham. Free. Organized and presented by Len Germinara. Atheneum, Sunday the 10th beginning at 3.

SPEAKERS
Retired educator and Nantucket resident Chris Lohmann will discuss Melville’s Benito Cereno: The Unspeakable Story of Slavery. Free; bring your lunch. Whaling Museum, Thursday the 14th at noon.

MUSIC
The High School Chorus and Band presents a concert Thursday (7th) at 7:30 pm at the High School Auditorium.

The Nantucket High School present “Music Man” at the High School. Friday and Saturday nights (8th and 9th) at 7:30, and Sunday at 2.

NIGHTLIFE
At the Rose & Crown, it’s Poker Night on Monday’s, Trivia Quiz Night every Tuesday (at 7 pm), karaoke on Thursday (9pm), and DJ Bri Guy Friday and Saturday nights.

FILM AND VIDEO
Rock of Changes: Race, Faith, and Freedom on Nantucket will be shown by the Nantucket Historical Association at 12 noon, Thursday the 7th at the Whaling Museum. The film presents the history of school desegregation on Nantucket, and the efforts of the black community to bring it about through legislation. Free; bring your lunch.

La Vie En Rose stars Marion Cotillard in the life of Edith Piaf. Saturday night in the Great Hall at 7.

Tapping Maple Ridge explores the unexpected parallels between wind energy and maple syrup production, as part of the Sense of Place II: A Film Series About Community, Sustainability, & the Environment. Wednesday, February the 13th, 7:00 pm in the Great Hall.
Free Admission

THEATER
Phyllis Perelman hosts Armchair Theatre, and Grace Noyes directs A. R. Gurney’s ‘Ancestral Voices’. Bring a beverage, main dish, salad, or dessert to share; coffee provided. Potluck at 6; reading at 7. It’s at Sherburne Commons, 21 South Shore Road.

Nantucket Theatrical Productions and the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket present “Cupid’s Nightmare”, four short plays from the Short Play Festival. February 14, 15, 16, 22, 23 at 7 p.m., upstairs at the Methodist Church on Centre St. Admission is $10.

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