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On sale today – tickets for the Shelter Island Historical Society’s summer musical! This year’s production, our fourth, is “A Deck of Ferry Tales.” Written by Lisa Shaw and Joanne Sherman, the play recounts the captivating stories of the “Shelter Island Ferry Company,” focusing on the boats and crew who shuttled us across the waters in the 1960’s. Showtime is at 6:00pm nightly, Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21. Tickets are $75 for adults or $25 for children under 12 and can be purchased online. ———————— |
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Coming up this Saturday, June 8, is our annual House Tour, with the theme, Connecting Home With Nature. Visit these extraordinary Shelter Island homes from 1:30pm to 4:30pm, then enjoy the post-tour party, with fundraising raffle, silent auction, light bites and refreshments at the last house. For more information, call 631-749-0025, email info@shelterislandhistorical.org or click here to purchase tickets. |
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While you’re making summer plans, don’t forget these upcoming events for kids! There are still a couple spots available for the Brooklyn Acting Lab’s immersive two-week summer theater camp, July 22 to August 2, at the Shelter Island History Center. There, youth ages 6 to 12, tell stories and develop characters, sing, dance, and build an original show to share with families and friends. Week One: Participants will explore a theme and collaboratively create a theater production guided by experienced teaching artists who are both educators and theater professionals. No prior experience is necessary to participate in this supportive and nurturing ensemble experience. Week Two: The second week will be spent rehearsing the piece for the Friday afternoon performance open to family and friends. The camp is designed to showcase new work crafted for and by children, and cultivate their individuality as artists and developing social beings. For more information and to register, click here. |
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Kids can also keep busy with ceramics classes this August. Instructor Jude Amsel has two different courses for children. Each set of four classes is $175. Click here for details. |
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And finally, don’t forget the Havens Farmers’ Market every Saturday morning at the Shelter Island History Center! In addition to local foods, crafts and products, our Market managers Kim and Erik Curko have planned special weekly “happenings.” —————— This Saturday, June 8, the ARF Mobile Adoption Van will be on hand with cats and dogs looking for their forever homes. Stop by between 9am and 12:30pm, and make sure to view the large Market mural created by artist Catherine Brigham! |
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The Shelter Island Historical Society 16 South Ferry Road Shelter Island, NY 11964 631-749-0025 ——————- Open Monday through Saturday, 10am to 2pm —————————————-
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