Arts & Entertainment
High School Science Fair
The regional high school science fair is next Saturday, Feb. 11, beginning at 9 a.m. at the high school. The fair is organized by science teacher Jackie Hermann with more than 100 students presenting their projects.
Everyone is invited, you don’t have to be a parent or a judge, to check out the great scientific minds of our not-too-distant future.
Judging takes place from 9 to 11 a.m. and includes both on and off-Island judges. The fair opens to the public at 11 a.m. Awards are announced at noon.
Democrats Caucus
Democrats in Edgartown will hold a caucus on Feb. 11 to elect delegates to the Massachusetts Democratic party’s 2012 nominating convention. The meeting begins at 11 a.m. and takes place at the Edgartown Public Library located on North Water street.
All registered Democrats may vote in the caucus. Two delegates and two alternates may be elected at the caucus.
For more information, call Christina Brown at 508-627-5534.
Foods of Italy
February blues have you down? Skies gray, food choices minimal, and it’s still weeks away from school break and a potential vacation? How about a gastronomical trip to Italy via the Edgartown Library Foundation?
On Friday, Feb. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. the library is hosting a tour of Italy with a wine and cheese bonanza. The food tour to benefit the library takes place at Lattanzi’s Restaurant in Old Post Office Square in Edgartown.
The folks at Cinema Circus are hosting another winter screening tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 4, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Chilmark Community Center. The event includes food, activities and, of course, a series of short films. Earlier this week a screening was arranged with Madia Bellebuono, a young Island cineaste, to get the skinny on what’s good, great and not so much.
Splat the Cat
Low-Lying Maldives Subject of Film
On Saturday, Feb. 4, beginning at 5 p.m. the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival is hosting the last installment of its winter film series.
The evening begins at 5 p.m. with a meal by Chris Fischer of Beetlebung Farm cooking up a farm-to-table community meal. There will also be music to dine by plus a series of short films for kids (see featured kid critic for short film reviews).
At 6:30 p.m. the tables are set for feasting again in preparation for the documentary film, The Island President.
Eat Before Swim
A shark bite never felt so good.
This weekend the YMCA is celebrating all things Mako, the local swim team, of course.
On Saturday, Feb. 4, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. the Y turns into an Italian restaurant with a benefit pasta dinner prepared by Tea Lane Caterers; you supply the Billy Joel.
The cost is $15 for individuals and $45 for a family ticket. Tickets are available at the Y in advance and on the night of the event.
