2011 Sand Castle Contest

At the Sand Castle Contest on Steps Beach, Nick Leighton checks out the local competition.

Aug 31, 2011 in We Live Here

The Boston Pops At Jetties Beach

The Boston Pops play to a sold-out crowd at Jetties Beach. Senator John Kerry, Katie Couric and others make it out to enjoy a beautiful night of classical music.

Aug 26, 2011 in We Live Here

Can You Forgive? Have You Forgiven Enough?

A film called Forgiveness, grappling with the need within the human heart to reconcile. The film's director Helen Whitney and visual director Paul Sanderson, both sit with Kate Brosnan on Plum Daily to discuss the powerful journey making this film.

Aug 20, 2011 in Plum Daily

The Lighthouse School Fundraiser

How about being served dinner from a beautiful, painted one-of-a-kind tray, where all the proceeds go towards The Lighthouse School. The annual fundraiser is coming up September 2, and David Lazarus sits with Kate Brosnan on Plum Daily.

Aug 20, 2011 in Plum Daily

Nantucket's Street Music

Here's a look at one of Nantucket's great street performers that play bluegrass, The Saltwater String Band.

Aug 12, 2011 in Plum Daily

Female Comedians Rocking The House

The Nantucket Comedy Festival brought out some hardcore funny women who do what they love and don't feel any difference in the game as women comedians.

Aug 12, 2011 in We Live Here

The First Step

According to Andrey Stanev, a national champion in Latin dancing, if you know how to walk, you know how to dance. Andrey shares what led him to open the Nantucket Ballroom, where he teaches over 20 styles of dance.

Jul 25, 2011 in Masters

Being Elmo

The Big Plum got the chance to meet up with Elmo at the Nantucket Film Festival's showing of Being Elmo.

Jul 12, 2011 in Video (1 Comments)

Take Care Of Our Soldiers

Singer Songwriter Meghan Trainor performs her song Take Care of Our Soldiers live on Plum Daily.

Jul 8, 2011 in Plum Daily (1 Comments)

Brian Williams On Comedy

Journalist Brian Williams shares his experiences at the 2011 Nantucket Film Festival.

Jul 7, 2011 in We Live Here

The Art Of Screenwriting

We caught up with screenwriters, including Aziz Ansari, Paul Haggis and Ben Queen, at the 2011 Nantucket Film Festival. They each describe their writing process and the biggest challenges they face.

Jul 5, 2011 in Video

Alter / Egos

BMW's Tom Penich sat down with Kate Brosnan during the 2011 Nantucket Film Festival to talk about a new film series called Alter / Egos which will be airing on Plum TV.

Jun 29, 2011 in Plum Daily

To Be Heard

Kate Brosnan caught up with one of the directors of the film To Be Heard at the 2011 Nantucket Film Festival. Amy talks about how she came to this project and the importance of literacy in empowering youth.

Jun 29, 2011 in Plum Daily

Five Days Gone

Anna Kerrigan wrote, directed, edited and acted in the film, Five Days Gone. She talks to Kate Brosnan during the 2011 Nantucket Film Festival about how the movie came together and her experiences working in the film industry since the age of 16.

Jun 28, 2011 in Plum Daily

Cars 2

Mystelle Brabbee sits down with Ben Queen, the writer of the popular movie Cars 2 during the 2011 Nantucket Film Festival. They talk about how he came to write the film and what it was like working for Pixar.

Jun 28, 2011 in Plum Daily

A Tiny Grain Of Sand

Director and co-writer of the film Granito, Pamela Yates, joins Kate Brosnan during the 2011 Nantucket Film Festival to talk about her experiences as a documentary filmmaker. They discuss Pamela's last film, When the Mountain Trembles...

Jun 28, 2011 in Plum Daily

Supporting Screenwriters And Their Films

Executive Director of the Nantucket Film Festival, Colin Stanfield, interviews his friend and colleague Mystelle Brabbe about the artistic vision of the festival. They talk about the evolution of this special event which is in it's sixteenth year.

Jun 24, 2011 in Plum Daily

Opening The Doors For Emerging Artists

Kate Brosnan sits down with the Executive Director of the Artist Association of Nantucket Cecil Barron Jensen to talk about the Open Skies Art Exhibit which features pieces submitted by local residents.

Jun 13, 2011 in Plum Daily

Ahoy Matey

Aaargh! A pirate infiltrated the Plum Daily set and his name is Bobby Lamb. He talks about leading a crew of pirates and mermaids around Old South Warf in a fantastic parade as well as why people like pirates so much.

Jun 6, 2011 in Plum Daily

The Theatre Workshop Of Nantucket's Summer Line-Up

Kevin Flynn sits down with the Executive Director of the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Gabrielle Gould to talk about their well-rounded line-up coming this summer. Featured plays include The Seafarer, Peter Pan, The Book of Liz and so much more.

Jun 3, 2011 in Plum Daily

Going Once, Twice...Sold

Jamie Ritchie shares his secrets on how to be the best auctioneer. He describes how he developed his own unique style and how he ensures all of the bidders have a fun and enjoyable experience.

Jun 2, 2011 in Masters

Musician Jess Clemons

Singer and songwriter Jess Clemons performs live on Plum Daily at the Rope Walk.

Jun 2, 2011 in Plum Daily

Getting In Touch With Your Creative Side

Why not pick the best place to live? For artist and designer Don Freedman that place is the paradise that is Nantucket. Don describes his experience of moving to the island, how it really inspired him and how it has motivated his work over the...

May 25, 2011 in Masters

20 Martinis Is Plenty In Sconset

Go inside graffiti artist Stephen Pitliuk's studio and watch him create the painting, 20 Martinis Is Plenty In Sconset. Stephen shares his story as an artist on Nantucket island and discusses the theme behind many of his works.

May 18, 2011 in The Eye

The Art Of Louis Guarnaccia

Oil painter Louis Guarnaccia describes the process he goes through to get the right image on canvas. He also talks about how he came to be on the island of Nantucket and why he loves it so much.

May 16, 2011 in The Eye (1 Comments)