Weekend Planner: December 17-18

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17th

Chilmark Coffee at 7a Foods

7a Foods is hosting Todd Christy of the Chilmark Coffee Company today. Todd will be making his latest roasted coffee and selling retail bags as well. 7a also has great stocking stuffers like olive oils, vinegars, salted caramels, New Lane Sundries' jams, Chilmark coffee, and stump town coffee. 9 am – Noon. 

Holiday Bazaar at the CCC

There is a Holiday Bazaar at the with books, stocking stuffers, jewelry, antiques and more. 9 am – 2 pm.

Winter Farmers Market

Today is the last of the season. Come by the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury for locally grown veggies, meats, breads, dips and everything else you need for a locally fed family this holiday. 10 am – 1 pm

Featherstone’s Holiday Gift Show

Got last minute shopping to do? There are two days left of the and lots of handcrafted, Island made gifts are still available. Open from noon – 4 pm.

African Holiday Crafts Sale

The African Artists Community Development Project Holiday Craft Sale is today. Follow the signs off New Lane in West Tisbury. You’ll find Zambian baskets, Zanzibar kikoy cloth, Tuareg silver, Mukuni wood carving, Zambezi Dolls and Ghanaian patchwork. For information, call 508-693-4059. 10 am - 4 pm.

Jingle Bell Hay Ride

is hosting a Jingle Bell Hay Ride from 11 am to 2 pm at 480 State Road in Tisbury. For more information, call 508-696-7271.

Girls Hockey Home Opener

The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Girl’s Hockey Home Opener is today. MVRHS girls host Quincy/North Quincy at 1 p.m. at the

Author Signings

will host a number of authors today: From 1 pm – 3 pm Cynthia Riggswill be signing her new guide book: and Thomas Dresser signing “The Wampanoag Tribe of Martha’s Vineyard.” From 3 pm – 5 pm, Susie Middleton will be signing “Fast, Fresh and Green,” Matt Taylor and Carrie Fyler will be signing  “Jaws: Memories of Martha’s Vineyard” and Cathy Walthers will be signing “Soups and Sides.” For more information, call 508-693-2291.

Artists’ Reception

There is an artists’ reception at the today. "Sugar-Coated Barnyard on the Moon" features mixed media paintings by Darcie-Lee Hanaway, watercolors of barnyard animals by Lauren Clark, and photographs of candy by Elissa Turnbull. Live music. For more information, call 508-560-2232. 3 pm – 5 pm.

Outdoor Live Nativity

There are two outdoor live Christmas Nativity displays this evening at 539 County Road in Oak Bluffs next to Nursery. Enjoy a reenactment of the original Christmas story. Refreshments served. Sponsored by Faith Community Church. 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm.

IMPers Holiday Show

The IMPers will help you laugh your way through the holidays. Come to the to watch this teen professional improv troupe preview their new long form slated for submission to the 2012 Chicago Improv Festival. Don't miss the troupe hailed by professional Chicago improviser Tara DeFrancisco as, "the best teen improv troupeI have ever seen." Tickets are $7 in advance from any cast member or $12 at the door.  For more info call 508-939-9368 or visit their website www.imp4kids.com. 8 pm.

“It's A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play”

The Vineyard Playhouse is presenting “It's A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play”
There will be two performances at the MV Performing Arts Center at the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School. This, heartwarming family holiday classic will be presented on stage as a live radio play. Christopher Kann returns as George Bailey along with a host of others. Written by Philip Grecian Based on the film by Frank Capra; Directed by MJ Bruder Munafo.  Tickets are $20 for Adults; $15 for Seniors (65+) and Juniors (under 18). Recommended for ages 8 and up. Group and Family rates available. Contact the Box Office at boxoffice@vineyardplayhouse.org for more information. 8 pm.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18th

Island Alpaca Holiday Open House

is having their Holiday Open House today. Enjoy walking tours, local goods and refreshments. For more information, call 508-693-5554 or visit islandalpaca.com or call. 9 am – 5 pm.

“It's A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play”

The Vineyard Playhouse is presenting “It's A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play”
There will be two performances at the MV Performing Arts Center at the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School. This, heartwarming family holiday classic will be presented on stage as a live radio play. Christopher Kann returns as George Bailey along with a host of others. Written by Philip Grecian Based on the film by Frank Capra; Directed by MJ Bruder Munafo. Tickets are $20 for Adults; $15 for Seniors (65+) and Juniors (under 18). Recommended for ages 8 and up. Group and Family rates available. Contact the Box Office at boxoffice@vineyardplayhouse.org for more information. 1 pm.

Holiday Drop and Shop

The is offering parents the chance to Holiday Drop and Shop today. Leave the kids at the Y for crafts, games and treats while you go finish your holiday shopping. Cost is $20 per child and $15 per child for siblings. For information, call 508-696-7171. 2 pm to 5 pm.

Sing! Songs of Peace, Hope and Light

The Community Chorus presents Sing! Songs of Peace, Hope and Light. 5 pm at the . Directed by Roberta Kirn. Free admission.

Susan Klein Concert

Enjoy an evening of folkloric and literary Christmas stories with Susan Klein at in Vineyard Haven. The suggested donation benefits Spice of Life – Memoir Organization Scholarship fund. Refreshments to follow. 5 pm.

Christmas Pagent

There is a Christmas Worship and Pageant for Christmas Travelers at the in Edgartown. Proceeds from suggested donation go towards the Christ Mission Life Center’s Connick Stained Glass Window Restoration Fund. For more information, call 508-693-4424. 5:30 pm.