Art
For those easily intimidated by pie making there is a simple home truth; find someone who has mastered the art, and buy a pie from that person. For many an Island household, Eileen Blake, of Eileen Blake’s Pies, was that go-to expert for nearly 40 years.
Strong characters with Russian accents, a story line set in an era unfamiliar to teenagers, an elaborate set design with complicated lighting cues and music that covers the waterfront — it’s no wonder the high school drama department started work on this play last spring.
But they did and the hard work was evident at Chess the Musical, which opened last night at the high school Performing Arts Center and shows again tonight and on Sunday this weekend.
Lion King Roars for Free
For those stuck on the Vineyard this weekend, instead of making their way to Nantucket to watch The Game, there is a small bit of solace. On Saturday, The Lion King roars for free at the Capawock Theatre in Vineyard Haven.
Don’t think a Disney animated movie is a rival substitute for gridiron excitement? Well, at least it can get the kids out of the house while you snuggle your ear up to the radio and listen to the live action (that you are missing) beam in from across the Sound.
Adult and Community Education of Martha’s Vineyard (ACE MV) will have its second annual benefit celebrating Island diversity and culture on Nov. 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the regional high school.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Information: 508-627-7084.
All meetings are nonsmoking.
Sunday, 6:45 a.m., open discussion meeting, First Baptist Church, William street, Vineyard Haven.
Sunday, 10 a.m., open discussion, State Beach, first bridge, Oak Bluffs, (weather permitting).
Sunday, 11 a.m., open discussion meeting at the Council on Aging on Wamsutta avenue in Oak Bluffs.
Sunday, 7 p.m., grapevine meeting at old Oak Bluffs School, School street, Oak Bluffs.
Free Skating Clinic
The Martha’s Vineyard Arena, in collaboration with a grant from the Rocksprings Foundation, is offering a free skating clinic to beginning skaters who would like to learn to skate or play hockey. The program will be offered on Nov. 18 from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. for ages ten to thirteen and on Nov. 20 from 1 to 2 p.m. for seven to nine-year-olds.
The instructors are all professionally trained with either the Professional Skater’s Association or USA Hockey. Skates and helmets will be available at no cost.