Music
For many, the word opera evokes images of ornate costumes and talented vocalists singing to their tragic deaths. So it may surprise some to learn that Italian composer Giacomo Puccini ended his career with Gianni Schicchi, a farcical comedy. The libretto will make its way to the Island next week, when Wendy Taucher Dance Opera Theater stages a full production at Featherstone Center for the Arts in Oak Bluffs. The hour-long opera, Mr. Puccini’s only comedy, begins when a wealthy man, Buoso Donati, leaves his fortune to the church, instead of his family.
Music Makers Band Together for Library
The Flying Elbows string band featuring Jemima James, Dan Waters and Al Schackman performs tonight, July 24, at the Grange Hall as part of the Tuesdays at Twilight concert series to benefit the West Tisbury Library.
Finish off a hard day’s night with some classic Beatles music, performed by The Daytrippers.
The band is performing at the Flatbread Company in Edgartown at 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, for the Raise the Roof concert to benefit Habitat for Humanity for Martha’s Vineyard and the Island Housing Trust.
The West Tisbury Library’s Tuesdays at Twilight concert series continues on June 24 with a 7:30 p.m. concert by the Flying Elbows string band, folk artist Jemima James, poet/songwriter Dan Waters and jazz guitarist Al Schackman at the Grange Hall. The series benefits the library’s much-needed expansion and renovation efforts. Doors open at 7. Admission is $15,
Singer, songwriter and activist Holly Near performs with pianist John Buccino and guitarist Coleen Kittau at The Old Whaling Church on Sunday, July 22, at 7:30 p.m.
Ms. Near has a long history of using music for social activism. She was a 2005 nominee for a Nobel Peace Prize as one of the 1000 Women for Peace. She has performed on Broadway in the show Hair and in film and on television.
For more information, visit hollynear.com.
A Musical Farewell
It’s goodbye, but just for now.
Before departing for college, regional high school graduate Noah Stuber delivers a final summer concert on Saturday, July 21 in The Base at the Alexandra Gagnon Teen Center at the YMCA. Noah performs original music and lyrics and captivates audiences with his smooth vocals and effortless guitar playing.