The Week Ahead: Friday, July 24 through Thursday, July 30, 2015

The Week Ahead: Friday, July 24 through Thursday, July 30, 2015

July 24, 2015

Headlining this Week Ahead is Martha’s Vineyard’s ever popular and perfect-for-people-watching fundraiser, the MV Community Services’ Possible Dreams Auction being held at the beautiful Winnetu Oceanside Resort at South Beach. With well over 50 Dreams from which to choose, a gorgeous location and the lively patter of returning comedian/auctioneer Jimmy Tingle, everyone comes out a winner.  Other very Vineyard events to look forward to include a Native American  crafts fair, Island favorite Jemima James on stage and a chance to explore the Island’s African American Heritage Trail.  Enjoy the Week Ahead!

Friday, July 24
The Palm Beach Story Gala Cocktail Party
Join fellow film lovers for a fun evening of signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and live music and entertainment provided by the Olivier Manchon and Eric Johnson Swing Duo.

Saturday, July 25
Jemima James Variety Show
A multigenerational lineup of Island-grown musicians put on a lively show of original folk music. Join us outside on the Featherstone Stage. Pack a picnic, a blanket and a chair!

9th Annual Native American Artisans’ Festival
The 9th Native American Artisans’ Festival features Native artists from around New England and the Northeast.  Many traditional and contemporary arts are for sale and are on display, including wampum.

Sunday, July 26
Possible Dreams Auction
The 37th annual Art Buchwald Possible Dreams auction, will take place at the Winnetu Oceanside Resort. Benefits Martha’s Vineyard Community Services.

Monday, July 27
Live Music at the Wave Bar Featuring Allison and Liam
Live Music at the Wave Bar Featuring Allison and Liam.

Tuesday, July 28
Summer Festival of Poetry: Billy Collins
The Pathways – Featherstone – Noepe Center Summer Festival of Poetry welcomes Billy Collins.

Wednesday, July 29
Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse Hosts Theater Out-Of-Doors
Join us for Theater Out-Of-Doors: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield.

Thursday, July 30
African-American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard
Authentic tours of the African-American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard.