She is so Near
Social activist Holly Near to present concert to benefit Unitarian Church
BYMARYLANCASTER INDEPENDENTWRITER
      Seasoned activist and legendary singer Holly Near will perform in concert at the Unitarian Church this weekend to raise funds for restoration of the historic structure that turns 200 next year. The concert, on Saturday, May 3 at 7 p.m.
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Tanglewood Marionettes bring "Cinderella" to island children
by Mary Lancaster •Independent Writer
      The grumpy, frumpy sisters and their sweet and lovely step-sister made to do their bidding will all be at Bennett Hall at 62 Centre St. on May 3 for two free performances of "Cinderella" by The Tanglewood Marionettes. The shows will be held at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. that Saturday morning.
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Arts Sulzer composes musical for fifth grade class
BYMARYLANCASTER INDEPENDENTWRITER
      Combining a history lesson with the joy of song and performance, Nantucket New School fifth grade teacher Jim Sulzer has written an original musical called "When Worlds Collide" that his class will present as part of their study of the Spanish and Inca cultures.
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Identify This
Georgen Gilliam Charnes
      The Nantucket Historical Association houses the most complete visual record of Nantucket history in existence. The image here is from our collections, and may be one we cannot identify, wish for more information about or just want to see if people can identify. Many more images are available for v...
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CARS AND PETS
Part II
      On my way home the other night, I stopped behind a vehicle pulled over to the curb. The driver had just jumped out in pursuit of a yellow lab wandering alone at the Five Corner's intersection. Hanging on to the collar of this apparently lost or misplaced dog, she beckoned to me, asking if I had a...
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for the ARTS record
      THEATRE WORKSHOP TO HOLD CHILDREN'S AUDITIONS May marks the beginning of children's auditions for Theatre Workshop of Nantucket summer productions. Auditions are held in the upstairs performance space at the Methodist Church. On May 16 at 5:30 p.m. an informational meeting will be held regardin...
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