Art
Thaw Malin 3rd produces five paintings a week. He does this in part because he has found a new way to sell his artwork by harnessing the powers of the Internet.
There’s a mixed plate of altruism and entertainment up for grabs at Nectar’s this weekend, and Islanders are invited unofficially to say goodbye to summer with a preview of things to come for the Edgartown nightclub.
Craftsmenship on Display in West Tisbury
Although not the last chance, it certainly is the best chance to find that certain Island treasure. This weekend the annual Labor Day Artisans Festival will take place at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury.
On Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 10 a.m. and running until 5 p.m., over 85 local artists will be showcasing their handmade wares. Consider it a two-day throw-down of creativity and craftmenship. There’s something for everybody, plus food from the Sweet Life Café.
Island favorite Ben Taylor and John Forte, producer/performer for the Fugees, headline a benefit concert tonight, Sept. 3, from 9 p.m. at Nectar’s with proceeds going to Martha’s Vineyard Helping Homeless Animals (MVHHA) and RockHouse Foundation of Negril, Jamaica.
By MEGAN DOOLEY
Nestled among the framed paintings and portraits on display at the Chicken Alley Art and Collectibles sale, which was held on August 15 to benefit Martha’s Vineyard Community Services, a large poster stood out for its bright yellow background, bright red lettering, and striking image of a pouncing tiger, claws and teeth bared.
It was a 1940s Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus poster, and a rare find among the similarly unique items that made up the show.
Local Boys and Girl
Be you Islander, washashore, summer dink or weekender it’s time to rock local this Sunday night, Sept. 5 at the Katharine Cornell Theatre when Local Colors takes the stage. The band consists of Joe Keenan, Kevin Keady, Nancy Jephcote, Tristan Israel and Paul Thurlow, all familiar Island names who happen to make extraordinary music together.
The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $12 at the door.