Arts & Entertainment
Permaculture Course
A permaculture design course running from Sept. 14 to 25 at the youth hostel in West Tisbury is now open for enrollment.
Russ Baker, The Muckraker
In a program called The Hidden History of the United States, author and journalist Russ Baker will discuss his new book — Family of Secrets: The Bush Dynasty, the powerful forces that put it in the White House and what their influence means for America — on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Vineyard Haven Public Library
Mr. Baker contends that the national security establishment behind the Bushes rise continues to maintain a grip on the Obama administration.
Flamenco Dance
Flamenco dancing can enhance your flexibility, muscle and core strength, says Alicia Tineo Lazaro, a dance instructor from Valencia, Spain. She will offer beginner lessons to offer a full-bodied awakening to grace, power and creativity. Classes are $10 and begin Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Tisbury Senior Center. Register by calling 508-696-4205.
West Tisbury photojournalist Alan Brigish will discuss his new book: Breathing in the Buddha, based on recent travels in Indochina, accompanied by a multimedia presentation, on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Chilmark library.
Breathing in the Buddha explores ways that people find contentment and joy in politically and economically-deprived societies.
“Though Indochina is mainly perceived through the prism of Vietnam, it encompasses so much more,” says Mr. Brigish.
On the heels of his highly successful new release, Toolin’ Around Woodstock with Levon Helm, master guitarist Arlen Roth teams up with daughter Lexie for an evening of acoustic music at the Yard, Sunday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. The program will include Roth’s current radio hit version of Layla, as well as songs from his upcoming all Dylan and all Simon and Garfunkel discs.
The Fabulists: Theater for Children will extend the summer season one extra week to present a new show, Sally Jean, The Bicycle Queen, on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m. at the Tisbury Amphitheatre at the Tashmoo Overlook on State Road in Vineyard Haven.
