Open Studio

An artist’s studio should be a small space, Leonardo da Vinci said, because small rooms discipline the mind and large ones distract it. Small spaces do, however, present occasional storage issues.

With that in mind, artist Deborah T. Colter of Edgartown will be opening her studio to the public on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jostle With Fossils

Dr. Fred Hotchkiss is giving a free talk, Connecting with Fossils, at the Chilmark library on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. Connecting with fossils has many dimensions — including artistic inspiration and personal wonderment. No prior experience is necessary. Known to many young students as Fossil Fred, Dr. Hotchkiss will bring an assortment of fossils he has collected, and encourages attendees to bring any fossils that they would like to share or to ask about. For details, call 508-645-3360.

Wet Wreath Workshop

The Polly Hill Arboretum welcomes Melinda Rabbitt DeFeo for her popular holiday wet wreath workshop this Saturday, Nov. 28, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Wet wreaths are created on a foundation of wet sphagnum moss, which works to keep the greenery moist and fresh. Bring pruning shears and your favorite baubles to add to your creation; all other materials provided. Register early, as space is limited. Cost is $90, or $80 for arboretum members. For details, call 508-693-9426.

The Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Music Society continues a popular holiday tradition this Saturday, Nov. 28, presenting its annual Thanksgiving weekend concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Whaling Church in Edgartown.

Pianist Delores Stevens, the music society’s artistic director, has invited three notable artists to join her in a concert program that will feature two great quartets from the classical repertoire: Beethoven’s Piano Quartet, Opus 16, and Fauré’s Piano Quartet in C Minor.

Do you like to act? sing? dance? Are you between the ages of 8 and 18? Then here is a performance opportunity for you: IMP is producing the family fun play with music Bears Beware! Goldilocks Is in Your Town, by Donna Swift and Ross Mihalko, lyrics by Ross Mihalko, music by Brian Weiland and A.J. Robb. No experience is needed, just a desire to work hard and have fun.