Nantucket Arts Festival 2018 In the Heart of Nantucket Cultural District
Produced by Nantucket Arts Council Festival Center: Nantucket United Methodist Church • Two Centre Street
Saturday, September 29 – Sunday, October 7 nantucketartscouncil.org nantucketculturaldistrict.org
Nantucket Arts Festival 2018 Nantucket Arts Festival Committee Barbara Elder and Robert Frazier, Co-Chairs Jill Sandole, Nantucket Arts Council Coordinator Emma Young, Nantucket Cultural District Coordinator William Ferrall, Publicity Amanda Amaral, Photographer Art Exhibit Curators: Christie Cure and Reggie Levine
Nantucket Arts Council Board of Directors Barbara Elder, President • Beverly Hall, Vice President • Russell Carson, Treasurer • Gene Mahon, Secretary John Belash • Sabrina Elwell • Robert Frazier • Kathryn Garre Ayars • Melanie Gowan Katie Kaizer • Sharon Lorenzo • Dr. Gerry Mack • Elizabeth Morris • Pamela Murphy Nantucket Arts Council Advisory Board Alan Bell • Dan Driscoll • Dr. Greta Feeney • Bee Shay
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Underwriter Community Foundation for Nantucket • ReMain Nantucket Fund
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Underwriters of Downtown Celebrity Concerts M.S. Worthington Foundation • Nancy Sayles Day Foundation Special thanks to Brass Lantern Inn, Hy-Line Cruises, and Nantucket Bike Shop Benefactors $1,000-$2,400 Ann Colgrove and Larry Smith Connie and Dan Driscoll Barbara Elder and Jim Sulzer George and Marie Chabot Charitable Foundation Kaaren and Charles Hale Linda and Joseph Hale Beverly Hall and David Billings Nantucket Bank Binth Rustad and Normand Berthelette Pamela Thomas and Max Berry Patrons $500-$999 Deborah and Mark Beale Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank Toby Ann Greenberg Julie Jensen and Robert Bryan Diane and Robert Lehman Susan and Jeff Lucier Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable Trust Bowen Smith Eva Maria and Hans Tausig Suellen Ward and John Copenhaver
Sabrina and Richard Elwell in memory of Margherita C. Sutro Dorothy and Louis Gennaro Doris Glazer Peggi and Stephen Godwin Jean and Garth Grimmer Valerie and Robert Hall Lucile W. Hays Lucy and Patrick Hehir G.S. Hill Roger Horchow Virginia and Richard Irwin Peggy and Eli Kaufman Patience Killen Judy and John Lochtefeld Sharon and Frank Lorenzo Deborah and William Lothian Karen and Malcolm MacNab Holly and Martin McGowan Polly and Nick Miller Miriam and Herbert Mittenthal Kathleen Mount Pamela Murphy Nantucket Musical Arts Society, Inc. Pittcairn Trust Company Helene Patterson Bonnie Roseman Christine Sanford Trudy and Fred Slater in memory of Irma lee Anapol
Anne and Jack Warner Stacey Stuart and Peter Greenhalgh Clark M. Whitcomb Randall and Ned Wight Jacqueline Williams Supporters $50 to $99 Jenny Ahlborn Artists Association of Nantucket Cynthia and Kenneth Blackshaw Monica and Stuart Flegg Lucinda Garrison Rose Gonnella Cecil and Paul Jensen Madeline and Walter Lesnevich in memory of Philippe and Patricia Schreiber Susan Lister Locke Jan Purdy Members $10-$49 Howard Chadwick Tamzin Carr Hutchinson in memory of Pete Sawyer Mollie Glazer Jane and John Miller Ellen Metzger O’Shea Deborah Solbert Lynn Zimmerman and George Thomas Linda Zola
Friends $100-$499 Judith Baltimore Katherine Burton in memory of Irma Lee Anapol (Donations received since January 1, 2018) Jill and Oliver Coolidge Anna Karin Dillard Our thanks to all of those who have given their support Cover Artwork: John Lochtefeld • Program Book: Eleventh Hour Design
Nantucket Arts Festival 2018
Throughout the Nantucket Cultural District
Nantucket Arts Council Festival Center United Methodist Church • 2 Centre Street
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Nantucket Arts Festival Featured Events SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 9 am - 1 pm visual Farmers and Artisans Market Presented by Sustainable Nantucket Nantucket’s weekly Farmers & Artisans Market features fine art and crafts by local artists and artisans including ceramics, weaving, jewelry, photography, painting, and more, along with locally grown produce. Recurs Saturday mornings through October 13. sustainablenantucket.org Cambridge & North Union streets, next to post office on Federal Street
6 pm theater “The Cocktail Hour” Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Theatre Workshop of Nantucket continues “The Cocktail Hour,” A.R. Gurney’s comedy of manners play about the upper class. Directed by Dan Foster. theatrenantucket.org Bennett Hall, alongside Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street • Tickets $40-$45
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Signature Event: Nantucket Arts Festival Art Exhibit – Opening
Presented by Mitchell’s Book Corner Local mystery writer Steve Sheppard appears at Mitchell’s Book Corner on Main street to autograph his award-winning novel “Tourist Town,” from 10:30 to noon. mitchellsbookcorner.com
Presented by Nantucket Arts Council Works by dozens of Nantucket fine artists under the theme “Avoiding the Usual – Experiencing the Unforeseen in Unusual Ways.” Immediately after The Lobbyists concert, upstairs in the Methodist Church. Exhibit continues Sundays from 1 PM – 5 PM and Monday – Saturday from 11 AM – 7 PM.
Corner of Main and Orange Streets, Mitchell’s Book Corner
Upstairs in Nantucket United Methodist Church Free admission; donations accepted
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7:30 pm theater Kevin Flynn: Fear of Heights
10:30 am literary Book Signing by Novelist Steve Sheppard
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Signature Event: The Lobbyists Presented by Nantucket Arts Council Folk band and theater collective The Lobbyists, which won hundreds of new fans last year at Nantucket’s White Heron Theatre with their production of “The SeaWife,” entertains for the official kick-off of Nantucket Arts Festival 2018. Concert in the sanctuary of the Methodist Church, with opening of the festival art exhibit afterwards upstairs. wearethelobbyists.com 2 Centre Street at Main, United Methodist Church Suggested donation $15 at the door
Presented by White Heron Theatre Company Comedian Kevin Flynn takes a humorous and touching look at how the role of family provider in our country has changed in recent decades, through the stories of his father and grandfather, both construction workers, and his work as a stand-up comic. Continues Wed-Sat, October 3-6, at 7:30 PM. whiteherontheatre.org White Heron Theatre, 5 North Water St. behind Whaling Museum • Tickets $30 and $40
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 12 pm visual Signature Event: Nantucket Arts Festival Art Exhibit Presented by Nantucket Arts Council Works by dozens of Nantucket fine artists under the theme “Avoiding the Usual – Experiencing the Unforeseen in Unusual Ways.” Exhibit closes today at 5 PM. Upstairs in Nantucket United Methodist Church Free admission; donations accepted
2 pm literary Nantucket Poets This group of local poets presents their members’ latest works. Readers include Julie Keating, Janie Hobson Dupont, Ellen Ross, Alice Leventhal, Jacquie Tullo, Judy Belash, Amy Jenness, and Kathy Butterworth. Nantucket United Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main • Free admission; donations accepted
3 pm music Concert: Walden Chamber Players Presented by Nantucket Historical Association The NHA welcomes Boston based Walden Chamber Players for a concert of classical music by 12 leading chamber musicians. Doors open at 2:30 PM.
4 pm visual Interwoven Stories: A Nantucket Stitching Gam Exhibit Opening Presented by Nantucket Atheneum and Artists Association of Nantucket For this community-based stitching and textile project, local embroiderers created scenes about Nantucket in embroidery and needlepoint. The exhibit includes more than 60 hand embroidered Nantucket “pages,” with many of the creators expected to attend the opening. Scenes remain on display in the Atheneum Great Hall through Saturday, Oct. 6. Daily from 9:30 AM to 5 PM except until noon Monday and 7:30 PM Thursday. nantucketathenuem.org Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street at Federal Free admission
7 pm film Manhattan Short Film Festival Presented by Nantucket Atheneum Throughout the week, moviegoers worldwide simultaneously watch nine films, chosen from over 1500 submissions from 73 countries, then they vote for Best Film and Best Actor awards. Repeats Tuesday, October 2, at 7 PM and Friday, October 5 at 7 PM. nantucketatheneum.org Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street at Federal Tickets $10, or $8 for seniors and students
Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street Tickets $10 or free to NHA members and with museum admission. nha.org
3 pm theater “The Cocktail Hour” Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Theatre Workshop of Nantucket continues “The Cocktail Hour,” A.R. Gurney’s comedy of manners play about the upper class. Directed by Dan Foster. theatrenantucket.org Bennett Hall, alongside Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Tickets $40-$45
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 11 am visual Signature Event: Nantucket Arts Festival Art Exhibit Presented by Nantucket Arts Council Works by dozens of Nantucket fine artists under the theme “Avoiding the Usual – Experiencing the Unforeseen in Unusual Ways.” Exhibit closes today at 7 PM. Upstairs in Nantucket United Methodist Church Free admission; donations accepted
12 pm music Signature Event: Petite Concert with Joe Hammer, Organ Presented by Nantucket Arts Council Each weekday of the festival, Nantucket Arts Council presents petite concerts & arts events in the sanctuary of the Methodist Church, festival headquarters. Today, enjoy 30 minutes of French modern music on the Appleton Organ, by Joe Hammer. Nantucket United Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main • Free admission; donations accepted
6 pm dance Dancing to the Beatles Presented by Nantucket Ballet Local classical and modern dancers perform selected pieces from their Beatles Ballet. gofigurestudio.com Studio Theatre, The Dreamland 17 South Water • Suggested donation $10
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2
12 pm music Signature Event: Petite Concert with Barbara Elder, Piano Presented by Nantucket Arts Council Today, enjoy 30 minutes of classical piano by musician Barbara Elder. Nantucket United Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main • Free admission
4 pm
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Signature Event: “Hanna in her Garden” by Beverly Hall
Inspired by Hanna Monaghan, original owner of historic home Greater Light, where Beverly Hall performs. 8 Howard Street one block off Main and Gardner streets • Free admission; donations accepted
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Signature Event: Comedy Improv Presented by Nantucket Arts Council
Join Jasper Young for a comedy improv workshop and games. Beginners welcome. Nantucket United Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main • Free admission
7pm theater Play Reading
A reading of “Truth or Consequences,” by Justin Cerne, artistic director of Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. nantuckettheatre.org Bennett Hall, alongside Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3
11 am visual Signature Event: Nantucket Arts Festival Art Exhibit Presented by Nantucket Arts Council “Avoiding the Usual – Experiencing the Unforeseen in Unusual Ways.” Exhibit closes today at 7 PM. Upstairs in Nantucket United Methodist Church
11 am visual Signature Event: Nantucket Arts Festival Art Exhibit
12 pm music Signature Event: Petite Concert with Jennifer Maxwell, Piano
Presented by Nantucket Arts Council Works by dozens of Nantucket fine artists under the theme “Avoiding the Usual – Experiencing the Unforeseen in Unusual Ways.” Exhibit closes today at 7 PM.
Presented by Nantucket Arts Council 30 minutes of classical piano by musician and teacher Jennifer Maxwell. Nantucket United Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main • Free admission
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4 pm music Signature Event: Petite Concert with Jim Sulzer, Guitar Enjoy 30 minutes of music from Spain on the guitar, by musician Jim Sulzer. Concert followed by a Spanish dinner at Nantucket Culinary Center. (See below) Nantucket United Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main • Free admission; donations accepted
5:30 pm culinary Spanish Tapas Dinner Presented by Nantucket Culinary Center Visit Nantucket Culinary Center for a two hour demonstration and sampling of Spain’s signature tapas dishes with Culinary Center chef Greg, after the Petite Concert of Spanish music by Jim Sulzer on guitar. Limited to 24 diners. nantucketculinary.com Nantucket Culinary Center, 22 Federal Street at Broad • Tickets $85, with dinner, drinks, and discussion
6 pm theater “The Cocktail Hour” Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Theatre Workshop of Nantucket continues “The Cocktail Hour,” A.R. Gurney’s comedy of manners play about the upper class. Directed by Dan Foster. theatrenantucket.org Bennett Hall, alongside Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street • Tickets $40-$45
6:30 pm film Film for Thought: “Gary Winogrand All Things are Photographable” Presented by Nantucket Dreamland This documentary movie highlights the life and work of photographer Gary Winogrand as part of The Dreamland’s weekly “Film for Thought” series. nantucketdreamland.org Studio Theater at The Dreamland, 17 South Water Street • Tickets $14 or $11 for seniors and children
7 pm music Jess Clemons in Concert Presented by Nantucket Atheneum Vermont native and traveler at heart, singersongwriter Jess Clemons plays original and cover songs inspired by her travels. She’s often compared to Bonnie Raitt, Patty Griffin, and Brandi Carlisle. Doors open at 6:30 PM. nantucketatheneuem.org Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street at Federal Free admission
7:30 pm theater Kevin Flynn: Fear of Heights Presented by White Heron Theatre Company Comedian Kevin Flynn takes a humorous and touching look at how the role of family provider in our country has changed in recent decades, through the stories of his father and grandfather, both construction workers, and his work as a stand-up comic. Continues Wed-Sat, October 3-6, at 7:30 PM. whiteherontheatre.org White Heron Theatre, 5 North Water St. behind Whaling Museum • Tickets $30 and $40
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 11 am visual Signature Event: Nantucket Arts Festival Art Exhibit Presented by Nantucket Arts Council Works by dozens of Nantucket fine artists under the theme “Avoiding the Usual – Experiencing the Unforeseen in Unusual Ways.” Exhibit closes today at 7 PM. Upstairs in Nantucket United Methodist Church Free admission; donations accepted
12 pm music Signature Event: Petite Concert with Nigel Goss, Bass Presented by Nantucket Arts Council Each weekday of the festival, Nantucket Arts Council presents petite concerts and arts events in the sanctuary of the Methodist Church, festival headquarters. Today, enjoy 30 minutes
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of jazz with bassist Nigel Goss. Nantucket United Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main • Free admission; donations accepted
12 pm discussion Food for Thought: The Cultural Afterlife of Whaling Nantucket Historical Association continues their “Food for Thought” series at Nantucket Whaling Museum. Pack a bagged lunch and listen to University of Illinois professor Dr. Jamie Jones discuss what happens to whaling culture as the U.S. industry declines into an “afterlife.” nha.org Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street Free admission
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Signature Event: Petite Concert with Ann Colgrove, Piano and Organ Presented by Nantucket Arts Council Each weekday of the festival, Nantucket Art’s Council presents petite concerts and arts events in the sanctuary of the Methodist Church, festival headquarters. Today, enjoy 30 minutes of piano and organ music played by Ann Colgrove. Nantucket United Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main • Free admission; donations accepted
5:30 pm theater “The Diary of Anne Frank” Presented by Nantucket Dreamland Nantucket Dreamland presents “The Diary of Anne Frank,” adapted for the stage from “Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl,” by Otto Frank. nantucketdreamland.org The Dreamland, 17 South Water Street Adults $23.50; children and seniors $17.50; both with presale discounts.
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6 pm discussion Author Talk: Eric Jay Dolin Presented by Nantucket Historical Association Lecture and book signing with Dr. Eric Jay Dolin about his book “Black Flags, Blue Water: The Epic History of America’s Most Notorious Pirates.” nha.org Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street Admission $10, doors open at 5:30
6 pm theater “The Cocktail Hour” Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Theatre Workshop of Nantucket continues “The Cocktail Hour,” A.R. Gurney’s comedy of manners play about the upper class. Directed by Dan Foster. theatrenantucket.org Bennett Hall, alongside Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street • Tickets $40-$45
7:30 pm theater Kevin Flynn: Fear of Heights Presented by White Heron Theatre Company Comedian Kevin Flynn takes a humorous and touching look at how the role of family provider in our country has changed in recent decades, through the stories of his father and grandfather, both construction workers, and his work as a stand-up comic. Continues Wed-Sat, October 3-6, at 7:30 PM. whiteherontheatre.org White Heron Theatre, 5 North Water St. behind Whaling Museum • Tickets $30 and $40
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 11 am visual Signature Event: Nantucket Arts Festival Art Exhibit Presented by Nantucket Arts Council Works by dozens of Nantucket fine artists under the theme “Avoiding the Usual – Experiencing the Unforeseen in Unusual Ways.” Exhibit closes today at 7 PM. Upstairs in Nantucket United Methodist Church Free admission; donations accepted
12 pm music Signature Event: Petite Concert with Jim Sulzer, Guitar Presented by Nantucket Arts Council Each weekday of the festival, Nantucket Arts Council presents petite concerts and arts events in the sanctuary of the Methodist Church, festival headquarters. Today, enjoy 30 minutes of Bach on the guitar by musician Jim Sulzer.
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Signature Event: Arts Talk with Dr. Greta Feeney Presented by Nantucket Arts Council Each weekday of the festival, Nantucket Arts Council presents petite concerts and arts events in the sanctuary of the Methodist Church, festival headquarters. In this arts talk, Dr. Greta Feeney will discuss the culture of the Baroque opera and the male soprano castrati. Nantucket United Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. at Main • Free admission; donations accepted
6 pm theater “The Cocktail Hour” Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Theatre Workshop of Nantucket continues “The Cocktail Hour,” A.R. Gurney’s comedy of manners play about the upper class. Directed by Dan Foster. theatrenantucket.org Bennett Hall, alongside Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street • Tickets $40-$45
7 pm theater “The Diary of Anne Frank” Presented by Nantucket Dreamland Nantucket Dreamland presents “The Diary of Anne Frank,” adapted for the stage from “Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl” by Otto Frank. nantucketdreamland.org The Dreamland, 17 South Water Street Adults $23.50; children and seniors $17.50; both with presale discounts.
7 pm film Manhattan Short Film Festival Presented by Nantucket Atheneum Throughout the week, moviegoers worldwide simultaneously watch nine films, chosen from over 1500 submissions from 73 countries, then they vote for Best Film and Best Actor awards. nantucketathenuem.org Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street at Federal Tickets $10, or $8 for seniors and students
7:30 pm theater Kevin Flynn: Fear of Heights Presented by White Heron Theatre Company Comedian Kevin Flynn takes a humorous and touching look at how the role of family provider in our country has changed in recent decades, through the stories of his father and grandfather, both construction workers, and his work as a stand-up comic. Continues Wed-Sat, October 3-6, at 7:30 PM. whiteherontheatre.org White Heron Theatre, 5 North Water St. behind Whaling Museum • Tickets $30 and $40
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 9 am - 1 pm visual Farmers and Artisans Market Presented by Sustainable Nantucket Nantucket’s weekly Farmers and Artisans Market features fine art and crafts by local artists and artisans including ceramics, weaving, jewelry, photography, painting, and more, along with locally grown produce. Recurs Saturday mornings through October 13. sustainablenantucket.org Cambridge and North Union streets, next to post office on Federal Street
9:15 am-12:30 pm Organ Crawl
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Presented by Nantucket Community Music Center Visit some of Nantucket’s beautiful historical churches and hear the organs being played by local and guest musicians arranged by Nantucket Community Music Center. ncmc.org
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9:15 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 12:00 Noon
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Carson Cooman - 3 Federal Street First Congregational Church, Jeffrey Cutts - 62 Centre Street First Congregational Church, North Vestry, Jeffrey Cutts 62 Centre Street Methodist Church, Carson Cooman 2 Centre Street Unitarian Church, Marcia Hempel 11 Orange Street St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Brian Jones - 20 Fair Street
10:30 am literary Book Signing: Steve Axelrod Local mystery writer Steve Axelrod appears at Mitchell’s Book Corner on Main street to autograph his award-winning novel “Tourist Town,” from 10:30 to noon. mitchellsbookcorner.com Corner of Main and Orange Streets Mitchell’s Book Corner
11 am visual Signature Event: Nantucket Arts Festival Art Exhibit Presented by Nantucket Arts Council Works by dozens of Nantucket fine artists under the theme “Avoiding the Usual – Experiencing the Unforeseen in Unusual Ways.” Exhibit closes today at 7 PM. Upstairs in Nantucket United Methodist Church Free admission; donations accepted
4 pm
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Signature Event: Vocal Demonstration with Dr. Greta Feeney
4 pm film Nantucket Shorts Festival Presented by Nantucket Shorts Festival and Nantucket Community Television Enjoy two hours of video films, ranging from the serious to the hilarious, made by local amateur and professional filmmakers, with audience votes determining awards. See previous year’s entries at nantucketshortsfestival.org. Tickets at nantucketdreamland.org. Main Theater at The Dreamland, 17 South Water Street • Tickets $20
6 pm theater “The Cocktail Hour” Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Theatre Workshop of Nantucket continues “The Cocktail Hour,” A.R. Gurney’s comedy of manners play about the upper class. Directed by Dan Foster. theatrenantucket.org Bennett Hall, alongside Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street • Tickets $40-$45
7 pm theater “The Diary of Anne Frank” Presented by Nantucket Dreamland Nantucket Dreamland presents “The Diary of Anne Frank,” adapted for the stage from “Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl” by Otto Frank. nantucketdreamland.org The Dreamland, 17 South Water Street Adults $23.50; children and seniors $17.50; both with presale discounts.
7:30 pm theater Kevin Flynn: Fear of Heights
Presented by Nantucket Arts Council Each weekday of the festival, Nantucket Arts Council presents petite concerts and arts events in the sanctuary of the Methodist Church, festival headquarters. In this presentation, Dr. Greta Feeney demonstrates unusual vocal techniques in Baroque music.
Presented by White Heron Theatre Company Comedian Kevin Flynn takes a humorous and touching look at how the role of family provider in our country has changed in recent decades, through the stories of his father and grandfather, both construction workers, and his work as a stand-up comic. Continues Wed-Sat, October 3-6, at 7:30 PM. whiteherontheatre.org
Nantucket United Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main • Free admission; donations accepted
White Heron Theatre, 5 North Water St. behind Whaling Museum • Tickets $30 and $40
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 11 am visual Signature Event: Nantucket Arts Festival Art Exhibit Presented by Nantucket Arts Council Works by dozens of Nantucket fine artists under the theme “Avoiding the Usual – Experiencing the Unforeseen in Unusual Ways.” Exhibit closes today at 5 PM. Upstairs in Nantucket United Methodist Church Free admission; donations accepted
2 pm theater “The Diary of Anne Frank” Presented by Nantucket Dreamland Nantucket Dreamland presents “The Diary of Anne Frank,” adapted for the stage from “Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl” by Otto Frank. nantucketdreamland.org The Dreamland, 17 South Water Street Tickets $14 or $11 for seniors and children
3 pm theater “The Cocktail Hour” Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Theatre Workshop of Nantucket continues “The Cocktail Hour,” A.R. Gurney’s comedy of manners play about the upper class. Directed by Dan Foster. theatrenantucket.org Bennett Hall, alongside Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street • Tickets $40-$45
3 pm visual Wet Paint Auction and Benefit Dinner Presented by Artists Association of Nantucket Throughout the weekend, member artists of Artists Association of Nantucket create new works, then display them at Nantucket Yacht Club on South Water Street starting at 3 PM. A live auction of the works follows starting at 5 PM, with a benefit dinner at 6:30 PM. artsnantucket.org Nantucket Yacht Club, South Water Street Free admission to auction only. Visit the artsnantucket.org for dinner tickets.
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Founded in 1973, Nantucket Arts Council is a non-profit organization that supports and encourages a collaborative community of the visual, performing, and literary arts through education, grants, scholarships, and events. Nantucket Arts Council recognizes and supports artists on Nantucket; stages signature annual events such as the Nantucket Arts Festival and Downtown Celebrity Concerts; and provides grants and programming to ensure Nantucket’s children are afforded the opportunity to get up close and personal with performers and artists. Nantucket Arts Council encourages and collaborates with many organizations and individual to produce arts and cultural events on the island. For more on Nantucket Arts Council, visit nantucketartscouncil.org or call 508-325-8588.
Encompassing the island’s downtown core, Nantucket Cultural District embraces the heart of the island’s wealth of arts and culture. As designated by Massachusetts Cultural Council, cultural districts help local arts, humanities, and science organizations improve the quality and range of their public programs to benefit residents and visitors alike. Management of the local district is overseen by Nantucket Arts Council in partnership with the Town of Nantucket Department of Culture and Tourism and the island’s core district businesses and arts and cultural groups. For more on Nantucket’s cultural district, see nantucketculturaldistrict.org.