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And The Bands Played On!

Nectar’s nightclub opened its doors last week to an exuberant, mainly local crowd with a kickoff show featuring the sounds and songs of Island musicians. Some of the multitude attended in tribute to the Hot Tin Roof, the storied Vineyard nightclub of the late seventies and early eighties that once thrived in that same space. A younger set came out to celebrate the survival of the largest live music venue on the Island.

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Vineyard Week
Sunday, July 5, 2009

Artists' Reception featuring Janet Woodcock, Ben Johnson and Ben Cabot is at the Field Gallery in West Tisbury from 5 to 7 p.m.

Kim and Delia, a new play about a young girl's adventures in the Land of Lost Imaginary Friends, is at the Farm Institute in Katama at 5 p.m. Seating on hay bales or bring your own beach chairs. Tickets are $10. For details, call 508-627-7007, or visit artfarmenterprises.com for more info.

Gala Reception at the SImon Gallery on Main street in Vineyard Haven is from 5 to 7 p.m. Refreshmenets provided by Ben deForest. For details, call 508 693-1701.

Ballroom Dance is from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Portuguese American Club in Oak Bluffs. Beginners class is from 6 to 7 p.m. From 7 to 7:30, tango lesson with Tom and Dorothy Newton. Couples or singles; all levels welcome. $3 donation. For details, call 508-696-8428.

Opening Reception for Ben Scott, Alison Convery, Janis Langely and Steve London is at the Old Sculpin Gallery, 58 Dock street in Edgartown from 6 to 8 p.m. For details, call 508-627-4881.

Poetry Readings at the Yard on Middle Road in Chilmark begin at 7 p.m. Readings by some of the Island’s finest poets, including Rose Styron and Michael West, with refreshments, wine bar and followed by a dance party with DJ David Kish. Cost is $50 for premium seating, $25 for general seating, $15 for seniors and under 30.

Self-guided Sunset Tours at the Gay Head Light in Aquinnah are from 90 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after. All are welcome. $5 suggested donation. Children under 12 are free. Closed if raining.

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