Music
The Old Whaling Church was filled with harmonies this week as the 115-member Island Community Chorus practiced for its annual holiday concert, which takes place Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. This year's program features lighter fare than previous concerts, including a bouncy arrangement of Jingle Bells.
The First Congregational Church of West Tisbury offers its special contemplative Advent series on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. beginning Dec. 3 and continuing through Dec. 17.
Jazz favorites along with traditional Christmas tunes are on the menu at the Tisbury Senior Center on Friday, Dec. 5, at 4 p.m. as Leslie “J for Jazz” Stark shares his extensive collection of holiday jazz.
Jemima James and Good Night Louise join forces for a musical evening at the Katharine Cornell Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 8 to 11 p.m.
The West Tisbury Congregational Church handbell choir has been quiet of late. For a year or so the bells have been silent.
The Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Music Society is holding its Thanksgiving concert on Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Whaling Church in Edgartown.