Arts & Entertainment
Film Follows History of Black Resorts
Screening at the Katharine Cornell Theatre tonight, Feb. 12, is A Place of Our Own, a documentary that examines the history, significance, and changing landscape of the African American resort community on Martha’s Vineyard and elsewhere, and its significance in the life of filmmaker Stanley Nelson.
Karan Casey and John Doyle return to the Island to launch the 2010 music series at the Katharine Cornell Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m.
Voices will rise to the rafters of the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown, at the second Annual All Church Choir concert Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Church choirs from all over the Island, including the Faith Community Singers, the Federated Church Choir, the Good Shepherd Parish Women’s Choir, the Grace Church Choir, and the United Methodist Choir, will come together for one night.
The creativity of students at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School has made a big impression on the mainland, and they have the awards to prove it.
Senior Hannah Marlin’s photography portfolio has garnered national attention for the young artist, one of only 20 students nationwide to receive a merit award for photography from the National Foundation for the Advancement in the Arts senior portfolio program. The award came with a cash prize of $100.
Savor the Sweetness
This Valentine’s Day, Jane Norton invites Island couples to Savor the Sweetness, a combination of partner yoga, chocolate tasting and benefit for organizations working against child labor in the chocolate industry. Ms. Norton will lead the Anusara-inspired yoga session at the Split Rock Athletic Center on State Road in West Tisbury, across from Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank from 2 to 5 p.m. The cost is $50 per couple, and space is limited. To preregister, call 508-776-9428 or e-mail [email protected].
Guitar Poems at Che’s
Dan Waters, former West Tisbury poet laureate, guitarist, writer and all-around nice guy, will perform his guitar poems at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at Che’s Lounge in Vineyard Haven, a part of the ongoing Island Voices poetry series.
