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.
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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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PLAY
1) Need something to do on a Tuesday night? Have a singing voice that you just want to share with the world? Well, we've got the event for you! Come to Open Mic Night at the Muse, on Tuesday, September 29, from 9 p.m. till 1 a.m., and show off your talent with other islanders, or just hang out and watch some seriously talented locals.
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SEE
2) Enjoy a relaxing night of the Brant Point Grill at the White Elephant, with the smooth sounds of the Bob Lehman Trio. The restaurant will be serving up it's well-known seafood and steak dishes (don't forget to check out their FireCone, a modern-day interpretation of a Native American cooking technique), and the band will be serving up their blend of contemporary music & light jazz on Fridays & Saturday nights...it's a win-win situation!
- Map & Directions for Brant Point Grill
- Chef Galen Zamarra of Mas Visits White Elephant (Watch Video)
- Nantucket Wine Festival Gala 2009 at White Elephant (Watch Video)
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SAVOR
3) It's Nantucket Restaurant Week! From Monday, September 28 through Sunday October 4, come experience exceptional food, wine and classic Nantucket hospitality in nearly 30 of the island's acclaimed culinary establishments. 3-course dinners are being offered from $25-45, which is a steal! Just a short list of participating restaurants includes American Seasons, Cinco, Ropewalk, and Fifty-Six Union! Visit the website for more information on how to participate in what's sure to be a delicious week!
- Map & Directions for American Seasons
- Map & Directions for Ropewalk
- Map & Directions for Fifty-Six Union
- Junior Chef Competition at Restaurant Week (Watch Video)
- Nantucket Food & Wine Festival 2008 (Watch Video)
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EXPERIENCE
4) On Wednesday, September 30 at 7 p.m., head on over to the Nantucket Atheneum for filmmaker John Stanton's captivating Nantucket Oral History Project. This monthly series of short films is designed to facilitate an open dialogue to discuss the island's future by remembering it's past. This month's films are The Short History and Possibilities of Wind Turbines, and a Personal History segment which chronicles Louise Garvey and the early days of island aviation. For history buffs and Nantucket buffs alike!
- History Lesson: Nantucket Memorial Airport (Watch Video)
- Nantucket Sound Wind Farm? (Watch Video)
5) Here's a fantastic fall activity that's also full of local history...The NHA Fall Harvest Fair at the Old Mill! On Saturday, October 3 from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m., come on down to the mill, and learn all about Nantucket's agricultural past, play some fun colonial games, and make traditional crafts. Suggested donation is only $5!
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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
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