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A private home will be the setting for enjoying appetizers, cocktails, and great art. The artists’ work will be on display and for sale. A percentage of the art sale proceeds will benefit the Martha’s Vineyard Museum. 6 p.m.–9 p.m.; reservations required; $150. Edgartown, (508) 627-4441, x117, mvmuseum.org Provincetown Art Association and Museum’s Fall Consignment Auction
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September 20 The museum’s annual fall auction will feature contemporary and vintage works of art, rare furniture, and high-quality collectibles. The works will be available for preview September 2–17. Bidding will be live, but the museum will also accommodate absentee bids and phone bidding. Proceeds benefit the museum’s cultural and educational initiatives. 7 p.m.; free. Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Provincetown, (508) 487-1750, it is always a result of intellectual effort. paam.org
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Provincetown Art Association and Museum’s 11th Annual Gala
October 8 This elegant dinner gala draws more than 300 people to honor a distinguished supporter of Provincetown arts and renowned artists for lifetime achievement. The evening will kick off with a cocktail reception under a tent at the Bas Relief Park, then move to Town Hall for dinner, presentations, and dancing. Proceeds help underwrite the museum’s exhibitions. See website for details. Provincetown, (508) 487-1750, paam.org
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Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival
October 13–16 The picturesque village of Edgartown provides the backdrop for this event for wine and food enthusiasts. The fourday festival celebrates the rich tradition of fishing and farming on Martha’s Vineyard. Nationally renowned chefs will create dishes with local ingredients, and wine and spirit purveyors from around the globe will be on hand. See website for details, mvfoodandwine.com Edited by Lynda Simonton Editor’s note: Events are subject to change. Please
confirm details with event organizer prior to your visit.
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