Art
Criticism comes from some unexpected places when you’re a playwright attempting to star in your own play. That much is true for New York playwright Sam Forman, whose play The Rise and Fall of Annie Hall opened in preview last night at the Vineyard Playhouse (official opening night is Saturday). He’s seen the central role of Henry played by others in the three years since the play was written, and he has heard the actors lodge lighthearted complaints about the challenges posed by the dialogue. But before now, he’s never experienced it firsthand.
Church Treasures
The West Tisbury Congregational Church will offer its third, popular summer sale of collectibles and treasures on the church grounds in the center of town on Saturday, July 24. The sale runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Go Granary
The Granary Gallery invites all to an artists’ reception on Sunday, July 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. for an exhibition that features Alison Shaw’s photography, Heather Neill’s oils on panel, Carol Maguire’s oils on canvas and Don Wilks’ bronze sculpture.
The gallery is at 636 Old County Road in West Tisbury and the show continues through August 7. For details, call 508-693-0455.
Responsible Shopping
To Kill a Mockingbird
Come out of the cellar all you Boo Radleys and celebrate the 50th anniversary of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee with the Vineyard Haven Library. On Tuesday, July 27, they will host a reading by local authors. On Thursday, July 29, at 6 p.m. über dad, Atticus Finch, played by Gregory Peck, will be on the screen. Feel free to dress up as your favorite character. For full details, call 508-696-4211.
World musician Krishna Das will perform on the Vineyard on Thursday, August 26 as part of his new Heart as Wide as the World tour. Krishna Das is the rock star of Kirtan, an ancient call-and-response spiritual practice that has roots in Indian traditions, including Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism. He will perform at the Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs from 7 to 10 p.m.