Art
There is really no way to write a conventional high school musical review about a project that is not a conventional high school musical. So if that’s what you’re looking for, stop reading now.
Martha’s Vineyard Mediation Program will conduct a 32-hour course in basic mediation training, the prerequisite course for training in specialized areas of conflict resolution. The training will be held over two weekends in March.
Four all-day sessions are scheduled to begin March 13 and continue Saturday and Sunday through March 20. Training will be conducted by two recognized trainers in the field.
Computer Classes
A series of free classes for beginner and intermediate computer users will be offered at the Oak Bluffs Public Library this winter. This is an opportunity to improve your computer knowledge and skills, learn how to use Microsoft Word and Excel, and get comfortable with Internet search tools and techniques. Space is limited for the classes; call 508-693-9433 to reserve your seat. The classes have been made possible in part by a generous donation from the Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank.
Sail Martha’s Vineyard, in collaboration with The Black Dog Tall Ships, is offering a traditional sail training opportunity through this coming summer. The course will be available to all 13 to 18-year-olds and will involve an intensive five-day experience at sea on board the pilot schooner Alabama.
Film Follows History of Black Resorts
Screening at the Katharine Cornell Theatre tonight, Feb. 12, is A Place of Our Own, a documentary that examines the history, significance, and changing landscape of the African American resort community on Martha’s Vineyard and elsewhere, and its significance in the life of filmmaker Stanley Nelson.
Karan Casey and John Doyle return to the Island to launch the 2010 music series at the Katharine Cornell Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m.