Every Monday, we post The Five Best Things to enjoy in the upcoming week. These things are selected by the Plum TV staff and often times by you.

They range from humble to haute and include exciting events, festivals and performances as well as dining, shopping and playing at various treasured spots, shops and institutions.

This week we're looking forward to...

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Savor

1) Calling all foodies! On Monday, October 19th catch the Locally Grown Dinner Series. Head over to the Boarding House from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to enjoy a four course dinner of healthful, locally grown foods for only $75, and includes wine and beer! Money raised goes towards Sustainable Nantucket. Call (508)-228-3399 for reservations.

- An Interview with Sustainable Nantucket (Watch Video)

- Sustainable Growth on Nantucket (Watch Video)

- Map & Directions for The Boarding House

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Experience

2) On Friday, October 23, don't miss the Artist Association of Nantucket's Autumn Show at 19 Washington Street from 6-8 p.m. It's the opening reception for Size Matters, a show where miniature art meets gigantic art, with a spotlight on work by Rob Head & Stephen Pitliuk. Check out the Association's website for more information about this and other arts related activities in the area. More on arts in Nantucket:

- Astounding Art (Watch Video)

- Emerging Artist: Randy Hudson (Watch Video)

- The Art Colony and the Sea (Watch Video)

- Map & Directions for the Artists Association of Nantucket

3) On Saturday, October 24 catch the Fall Farm Talk at Bartlett Farm from 10-11am. This fantastic series always features some great practical advice for seasonal cooking, baking, and other goings on in the kitchen. This week's topic is various recipes for making quick bread without yeast. Kat Robinson and Carrie Carpenter share the tips. Sounds perfect for some fall baking on the go!

- Bartlett Farm (Watch Videos)

- Map, Directions & Video for Bartlett Farm

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See

4) Did you miss U2 on their last tour, but still have a hankering to hear the hits? Well, on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, the Chicken Box has the next best thing as they welcome Boston's premier U2 cover band, Joshua Tree, to our neck of the woods. Dedicated to the entire songbook of the real Irish foursome, the Joshua Tree play with an intensity and sincerity that truly shows their love for the real thing!

- Map, Directions & Video for The Chicken Box

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Play

5) Finally, Halloween is right around the corner! Don't forget to get a costume, stock up on candy corn, and most importantly carve a pumpkin!

- A Spooktacular Halloween! (Watch Video)

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If you attend any of these events or activities, please report back to Plum with your thoughts on our suggestions and photos of your adventures! We want the good & the bad!

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Ideas for next week? e-mail Mike @ editors@plumtv.com