By NINA TARNAWSKY

Welcome robot overlords. The Island’s own Tim Laursen, known on Friday night as Robot Drummer, took the stage at Nectar’s in a giant pink owl’s head with bright, lit-up yellow eyes, and four metal, retractable arms all connected to various instruments.

The smoke combined with the stage lights created a surreal atmosphere, though it was less take-me-to-your-leader and more I-come-in-peace.

Talking about Writing

Instead of writing from the heart, on Wednesday, June 29 at 5:30 p.m. Nancy Aronie will be talking from the heart.

Instead of writing from the heart, on Wednesday, June 29 at 5:30 p.m. Nancy Aronie will be talking from the heart.

Dance Into Summer

Page Earners

Why let the kids have all the fun? This year grownups get their own summer reading program at the Vineyard Haven Public Library, with prizes just like the kids and the teens.

Registration for the youth program begins Monday, June 27, in the children’s room at the library: Just sign up, log the books you read, and earn prizes including a T-shirt and gift certificates (ice cream, movies and more). Teens may register online at vhlibrary.org.

Integrated Health

Acupuncturist and natural medicine doctor Dr. Iris Gold and chiropractic orthopedist Dr. Steven Katz both are back practicing at Integrated Health Center of Vineyard Haven.