In this final installment of the planning workshop series taking place at the Maria Mitchell Association the architects from Centerbrook reveal the plans for the new Maria Mitchell Association campus.
Sep 2, 2009
by Roggg Woodruff in Video
The battle between Boston and New York moved from the baseball field to the stage at the 2009 Nantucket Comedy Festival during the Boston vs New York Smackdown event at Jetties Beach. New York came into this year's smackdown 0-1 after Boston's overwhelming victory as the crowd favorite during last year's outing. Six comics, two teams, 1 winner.
Sep 2, 2009
by Roggg Woodruff
We follow Properties Maintenance Assistant for the Nantucket Historical Association, Kathrina Pearl, as she tends to the garden at the Oldest House. From the time the plants are kept safe in a greenhouse to when they are harvested in mid-July, watch
Aug 25, 2009
by Roggg Woodruff in Video
Shake-A-Leg CEO and professional sailor, Paul Callahan, describes the modifications made to the 12 Metre, Easterner, which gives disabled people the chance to sail.
Aug 15, 2009
by Roggg Woodruff in Video
Roggg Woodruff roams the streets of Nantucket, asking people what they like to do on July fourth, and trivia about our nation's birthday.
Aug 15, 2009
by Roggg Woodruff
NASA
On July 20, 1969 Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took a few steps on the Moon that ultimately defined the twentieth century. Forty years later, Man's achievement has hardly been forgotten. Plum's Roggg Woodruff set out to discover where people were on that historic day while adding a few trivia questions into the mix.
Jul 22, 2009
by Roggg Woodruff
Kate Brosnan sits down with the new managing director of the Artists Association of Nantucket, Cecil Barron Jensen, to discuss they have going on this winter.
Jan 23, 2009
by Roggg Woodruff in Video
Teachers at Cyrus Pierce Middle School spend the day focusing on ways to enhance the learning environment.
Jan 22, 2009
by Roggg Woodruff
Synchronized skating is one of the newest sports to hit Nantucket. Coaches, Kristin DeFrancisci and Belinda Yancy take us behind the scenes to show us the amount of work and dedication these girls put in.
Jan 16, 2009
by Roggg Woodruff in We Live Here
Paul Bruhn, Executive Director of the Preservation Trust of Vermont, sat down with Kate Brosnan and Melissa Philbrick to discuss ways to revitalize downtown Nantucket.
Jan 16, 2009
by Roggg Woodruff in Video
Nantucket Island Resorts is your only option for the ultimate getaway.
Jan 12, 2009
by Roggg Woodruff
Kate Brosnan sits down with Jen Chadwick to discus the Parkinsons Walk being held in the spring.
Jan 9, 2009
by Roggg Woodruff
Al Peterson shows how the Nantucket Memorial Airport is making the switch to green.
Jan 9, 2009
by Roggg Woodruff in Video
The US Coast Guard at Brant Point continues to keep a special Nantucket tradition alive with the annual hanging of a wreath.
Dec 19, 2008
by Roggg Woodruff in Video
Plum TV's Kate Brosnan sits down with Mr. and Mrs. Claus before the big night. Santa and Mrs. Claus talk about elfs, kids, and cookies.
Dec 18, 2008
by Roggg Woodruff
The Whaling Museum never shines so bright as it does during the Festival of Trees. Find out what goes on behind this special event.
Chairman, Rebecca Bartlett, and Artistic Director, George Korn, talk about what it takes to make this event happen. Dedicated tree decorators are also interviewed and describe what their trees will be decorated with this year.
Dec 16, 2008
by Roggg Woodruff
Captain Morgan Douglas gives us a glimpse into the past as we learn about the 1926 schooner, Alabama. Based out of Martha's Vineyard, Black Dog Tall Ships provide a unique opportunity for kids to sail and learn about the past.
Dec 12, 2008
by Roggg Woodruff in We Live Here
There is more to the Turkey Plunge than just diving into freezing cold water. Watch as veteran plunger, Andrea Kovac, gathers pledges and prepares for the dive.
Dec 5, 2008
by Roggg Woodruff in Video
Many islanders and tourists are aware of Nantucket's rich history, but few know of the great fire that destroyed one third of downtown over 150 years ago.
Dec 5, 2008
by Roggg Woodruff in We Live Here
The historic 2008 election is now officially in the books . If you missed any of the results this is sure to get you up to date.
Nov 5, 2008
by Roggg Woodruff
Mollie Glazer, Director of Nantucket School of Music, is honored in this week's Plum 98.
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Oct 29, 2008
by Roggg Woodruff
Musicians Mollie Glazer, Ethan Philbrick & Matt Haimovitz rock out at the Chicken Box. Mollie and Ethan's cd "Two Friends, Two Cellos" can be purchased at both local bookstores, Mitchell's Book Corner and Nantucket Bookworks.
Oct 6, 2008
by Roggg Woodruff in Masters
Master Woodcarver Paul McCarthey and Folk Artist Jean Petty from Nantucket Carving & Folk Art show us the amount of detail and concentration that goes into woodcarving.
For more information on Nantucket Carving & Folk Art:
Phone: 508.325.7463
Website: www.nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com
Address: 9 Wampanoag Way | Nantucket, MA 02554
Sep 15, 2008
by Roggg Woodruff
Colin Williams shows just what it takes to get ready for the Nantucket Demolition Derby.
Aug 17, 2008
by Roggg Woodruff
Kevin Flynn and Bonnie Block Levison, co-founders of the Nantucket Comedy Festival, take us through some of the most memorable moments of the festival.
Aug 8, 2008
by Roggg Woodruff