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n the age of on-line shopping and big box stores it is a rare pleasure to conduct business with the actual owner, someone who helped create the business, cares about the service and has a direct financial stake in ensuring we are satisfied customers. As Cape Air’s founder and CEO I am most proud of the fact that, as of today, 90 percent of the Cape Air team are co-owners of the company. As Cape Air’s founder and CEO I am most proud of the fact that, as of today, 90 percent of the Cape Air team are co-owners of the company. We formed the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) over twenty years ago with a grand total of 250 employees. This year, with 1,000 members of the Cape Air family, we extended the ESOP to the rest of the company, and 57 percent of Cape Air is now owned by the employees. The reservations agent you spoke with on the phone, the marketing team who make it possible for you to book online, the maintenance technician who serviced your aircraft, the ticket agent at the counter who handed you the boarding pass and the Captain who turned around to give you the pre-flight briefing; they, along with many others, all share in the prosperity of the company and are all empowered to make decisions on your behalf. Pride in ownership is a powerful tool and truly the essence of who we are as a company. We are invested in ensuring that you the customer are on the receiving end of outstanding service and seamless air service. An ESOP works well when a happy and engaged workforce takes pride in the success of the company and all work together for the good of the customer and the company. On behalf of the one thousand-plus employee owners, I thank you for flying and keep in mind—you do not have to look very far the next time you ask for a Cape Air owner. A few of Cape Air’s employee owners.
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It Might as Well be Spring “The sheep aren’t sleeping anymore…”
Michelle and five year old Jacob explore the historic Hawthorne Barn in the dunes of Provincetown Photo: Kit Noble/Nantucket Stock
Listen to Oscar Hammerstein’s somewhat provocative lyrics from the hit show Carousel and I defy you NOT to catch a touch of Spring fever. The season is upon us and during May and June it is festival du jour across the Cape Air route map. Ride the rapids in the Adirondacks, mix and mingle with the glitterati at the film, comedy and book festivals across Cape Cod and the Islands, or join the centennial celebration in Maine’s Acadia National Park. Wherever your Cape Air escape takes you, check out our line-up of adventures and do keep in mind this is the so-called off-season… although there is absolutely nothing “off ” about it. Both accommodations and air fares do take a dip so it is a great time for an affordable vacation. A final word about our cover subject Meryl Streep— probably the most recognizable actress in the world. Her old college chum works with the small but impressive Theatre Workshop of Nantucket, which this summer is celebrating a 60th anniversary. In honor of the occasion, Ms. Streep will perform a cabaret act as a fundraiser for the theater. An extraordinary actress and a loyal friend, more reasons to be a fan. Congratulations, if you are lucky enough to snag a ticket. “June is bustin’ out all over!” This being a family magazine I cannot print the words to the song, but look them up and take some time to smell the flowers.
Time to laugh at the Nantucket Comedy Festival with Don Gavin, (in the center) considered the “Godfather of Boston Comedy.”
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The light, the flowers, the emergence of green, Spring is upon us. We thank our Bird’s Eye View family of photographers for sharing their flights of spring fancy.
“The birds start singing loudly at 4 am.” “Spring in Vieques arrives with the outflux
— Nicole Friedler, Martha’s Vineyard nicolefriedler.com
of snowbirds and the influx of spring breakers. Winds shift to the south and the boats moored in Esperanza all point in a different direction. My favorite table is once again available at Duffy’s and I might actually be able to get a reservation at Coqui Fire. I start to run into friends again as the season slows down and we are all a little bit less busy. Ahhhh.” —Kelly Thompson, Vieques viequesinsider.com
“Every spring we celebrate the return of the Laughing Gulls, a natural migration that happens like clockwork every year and lets us know that nature is still in sync with our home in the Virgin Islands.” — Steve Simonsen, U.S. Virgin Islands stevesimonsen.com
“The outdoor shower gets turned on.” — Kit Noble, Nantucket kitnoble.com
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The official entrance to Sanford Farm
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“Kim, please stop the car.” It was the turnstile in the middle of the dirt path that gave me pause. A gorgeous view and a long path heading down a hill accessible by a turnstile in the middle of nowhere. What! My compatriot Kim Corkran and I were on a mission—find outdoor fun in Nantucket, and this looked like a doozy. Photo: Michael Galvin
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Grab your hiking sneakers, pack a lunch and enjoy a perfect spring day with a hike across the Sanford Farm property.
“You found one of our premier open spaces, open to the public,” said Jim Lentowski, Executive Director of the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. “It is a gorgeous piece of property, perfect for walking, jogging and romanticizing. Our visitors have a choice—a 45-minute walk around the loop with views of Hummock Pond and the gorgeous stone house, or proceed onward to the barn with an absolutely dramatic panorama looking out to the ocean. If you choose to keep going, step thru the gate and you have a stretch of a south side beach all to yourself.” Thanks to the Foundation, the three adjoining properties, Sanford Farm, Ram Pasture and The Woods are free and open to everyone. Just off the main bike path between downtown and Madaket, look for a small dirt parking lot and the can’t miss turnstile. “We put that turnstile in years ago,” says Lentowski. “We used it to discourage mopeds and motorized vehicles and it actually works quite well.” It certainly got our attention. Walking maps and lots more information at nantucketconservation.org B I R D’S
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Clark’s Cove, Sanford Farm Photos: Greg Hinson/Nantucket Stock You never know what you will find hiking in the trails near Head of Hummock Pond. In case you are wondering, this is a snapping turtle, but young Lee did manage to remain unscathed.
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aving friends in high places is certainly paying off for the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket, especially when that friend happens to have nineteen Academy Award nominations. One of the most recognizable stars in the world brings her considerable talents to Nantucket this summer for On With The Show— A 60th Anniversary Cabaret. “It is all about contacts,” says Artistic Director Justin Cerne, who says what is sure to be a sell-out is the result of the long-time connection between Streep and Theatre Workshop’s Artistic Director Emeritus John Shea. “At Yale Drama School John and Meryl would head to the Yale cabaret after class and perform skits and musical numbers. With a nod to those good old days, we are planning to recreate that cabaret atmosphere as a way to celebrate our 60th anniversary. This is a major milestone for our theatre company and we are all thrilled and honored to bring this extraordinary event to Nantucket.” Ticket prices start at $1,000 per person and include a cocktail reception, dinner and cabaret performance. Lots more at theatreworkshop.com B I R D’S
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Theatre Workshop’s production of Steel Magnolias
Rehearsal for 2015’s The Witches.
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No one wants to reveal their favorite fishing spot but we have permission to say this is Nantucket’s Miacomet Pond. Photo: Kim Corkran
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By Michelle Haynes he Farmer’s Market is open, the Whaling Museum awaits, no dodging bikes as you pedal your way to S’conset, and you can walk into your favorite restaurant, sans reservation; no question, spring is Nantucket’s time to shine.
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Reach out to the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce for a where-to-go list for Spring Restaurant Week, June 6–12. Bring an appetite. For one fixed price you get several courses and, in many cases, dessert is included. Work off your lunch or dinner with a stroll along the downtown cobblestones, sip a hot chocolate on a people-watching bench or enjoy a brisk beach walk and heed the word “brisk.” Nantucket can go from warm and sunny to brrr chilly in minutes; especially true in May and June. If you forgot to pack a cozy hoodie, head to The Nobby Shop in the heart of Main Street and home to the quintessential Nantucket color “Breton Red.” As the tale goes, this particular shade of red was put on the map back in the day by French sailors who wore the color as part of their uniform. May or may not be true, but the color stuck and from hats to belts to sweatshirts, it is THE Nantucket color. B I R D’S
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Photo: Gary Patronek In Nantucket when it is not foggy it is often windy. Check out the flag along the waterfront. Photo: Chuck Anzalone
Dollar Day at Filene’s Basement (an old Boston reference) has nothing on opening day at the Nantucket Cottage Hospital Thrift Shop. Located on India Street, minutes from downtown, visitors and locals wait in line for the doors to open. Some say it is a time to catch up with old friends but as a Thrift Shop regular, let me chime in with it is all about the “buys.” Clothes with original price tags attached, designer wear, Limoges china, Waterford crystal—you can find anything and everything and the prices are phenomenal. It is also great fun with a dedicated group of well-humored volunteers keeping it all lively.
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Apply for a permit and enjoy the freshest of seafood. Photos: Cary Hazlegrove/Nantucket Stock
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In 2015 the Sankaty Foundation awarded $135,000 in college scholarships to members of the caddy camp.
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tips which, according to Wullschleger, can average around six to seven thousand dollars at the end of summer. “We do not require golf knowledge as a requirement,” says Wullschleger. “Some of our caddies have never even been on a golf course before. We take some time before the season to acquaint them with the game and the course.” Playing golf is closely aligned with corporate networking and it is no different for the caddies. “Many of these young men end up eventually working for the folks they caddie for, or benefit from letters of recommendation written by the members,” Wullschleger added. The camp has about sixty kids and competition is keen as most young men stay with the camp thru high school. Wullschleger expects openings for about ten students this coming season. Do not let that deter you from what could be an amazing opportunity. All you need to know at campsankatyhead.org B I R D’S E Y E V I E W
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t is all about the words at the Nantucket Film Festival, June 22-27. Founded in 1996 with a primary focus on screenwriting, the festival has never strayed from those roots, bringing to the island some of the foremost screenwriters in the world. The festival is a movie lover’s dream, with stars, filmmakers, and would-be filmmakers coming together for a mix and mingle in a number of settings including postscreening Q&A sessions and intimate breakfast panels. The festival folks who choose which movies to showcase have extraordinary vision as many films premiering at the Nantucket Film Festival go on to Oscar fame and fortune. This year’s line-up of writers, stars and films at nantucketfilmfestival.org One of America’s most prolific screenwriters DALTON TRUMBO
Roman Holiday—1953 Princess Ann: “Is this the elevator?” Joe Bradley: “This is my ROOM!”
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Award winning writer/director Oliver Stone (Wall Street, Born on the 4th of July) is the featured headliner for this year’s Nantucket Film Festival.
ou know what word I’m not comfortable with? Nuance. It’s not a real word. Like gesture. Gesture’s a real word. With gesture you know where you stand. But nuance? I don’t know. Maybe I’m wrong.” The classic film Diner by Barry Levinson
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n a major “get” for the Nantucket Film Festival, award-winning writer/director Oliver Stone is this year’s featured guest. “He is a force,” says festival Executive Director Mystelle Brabbée. “His newest film Snowden takes on a hugely controversial American figure, something he does over and over. We are thrilled to have Mr. Stone join us this year for the festival.” In addition to screening Snowden, the story of the former CIA employee who stunned the world with the release of controversial documents, the festival features a retrospective of Stone’s career followed by Q&A with the audience. 23
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Laughs for a Cause
Comedy Festival Director and comic Kevin Flynn goes one on one with Cape Air’s CEO Dan Wolf
Nantucket school kids going for laughs at the Nantucket Comedy Festival
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“What I did on my summer vacation…”
“If love was easy, there would be almost no music.” Jake Johannsen brings his reflections on life, love and whatever to this year’s Comedy Festival. Host of Comedy Central’s Two Drink Minimum, Johannsen has boasting rights to forty plus appearances on the David Letterman Show.
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Unless you are home-schooled with never a need to find a job you will undoubtedly be called upon, at one time or another, to recite something before an audience. It may be the usual classroom exercise, or selling yourself to a college recruiter or that vital “I hope I get it,” job interview. “For a few truly fortunate folks, speaking in front of people and selling oneself is a breeze but I am guessing for a lot more people public speaking is borderline traumatic,” says comic and festival founder Kevin Flynn. “We developed Stand Up & Learn to give kids a chance to use comedy as a confidence builder. It is amazing to watch these kids hone skills that can make a difference in their lives. The program is now moving beyond Nantucket and is being used in other schools around the country.” Funding for the Stand Up & Learn program comes from the annual Nantucket Comedy Festival, held this year on July 13th–16th. Dozens of comics and writers donate their time for a weekend of laughs, and some of the kids take to the stage for their comedic debut. B I R D’S
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“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” —Frederick Douglass
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here is no sound and smell in the world that can match the moment when you crack open a new book, and even better when it happens to be the latest offering from your favorite author. Writers and their fans come together during the fifth annual Nantucket Book Festival. This spring’s event includes the 2015 Man Booker Prize winner Marlon James, A Brief History of Seven Killings, NPR’s Diane Rehm, On My Own, U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins and food blogger Michael Ruhlman, How to Sauté. In addition, war correspondent Sebastian Junger, The Perfect Storm, joins a panel discussion with Matt Gallagher, Youngblood, Emma Sky, The Unraveling, and J. Kael Weston, The Mirror Test. Food and libation provide the perfect accompaniment to books, so be sure and catch the author breakfast at the glorious White Elephant and the wrap party at Cisco Brewers. Details at nantucketbookfestival.org
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The Human Age: The World Shaped by Us “We’ve turned the landscape into another form of architecture; we’ve made the planet our sandbox.” Author Diane Ackerman joins the roster of guest authors at the Nantucket Book Festival.
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MARTHA’S VINEYARD TAKE A HIKE!
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he Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank began celebrating National Trails Day in 1993 by declaring that on the first Saturday in June folks should get together for a day-long cross-island hike. Happening on June 4th and open to everyone, the total hike is less than twenty miles and includes private roads, wood paths, paved roads and private back yards (with permission of course). Hikers can opt for a portion of the day-long trek or take on the entire route. A detailed itinerary with the start and end points and places where folks can join the group in progress at mvlandbank.com. This is an extraordinary opportunity to experience the connectivity of the three thousand-plus acres of the Vineyard’s protected conservation land. And a perfect day for visitors and locals. The latter are sure to discover one of those, “I did not know that,” moments about their homeland.
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f those Methodists could see their town now! What began as a church camp back in the early 1800s is now one of the most popular vacation spots in the world. The distinction was helped in no small part by the nation’s First Families. The Obamas’ and Clintons’ vacation photos of Oak Bluffs’ attractions were seen by millions. What has not changed much is the collection of gingerbread houses in a quiet enclave just off the center of town. The former Methodist camps are now the town’s major attraction, with a paved walkway around the cottages and a small museum showcasing the area’s history. This respite next to the busy downtown is well worth a visit with plenty of places to sit and watch the world go by. Meander around the corner to find what is described by the MV Times as a “mini Soho.” The Oak Bluffs Arts District is a happening place with a number of galleries offering art strolls and block parties with the requisite nibbles and music. Another perfect time-out spot is the rolling green carpet of Washington Park, providing the perfect setting for everything from kite flying to a good old-fashioned picnic. While in the park, check out the Civil War Monument, said to be one of the few statues in the country dedicated to both Union and Confederate soldiers.
The Grand Illumination happens on August 17 when the gingerbread cottages shine with hundreds of glowing paper lanterns. Throngs of visitors come to see the century-old tradition, but if you want to have this magical place to yourself, now is the time to visit.
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Another major Oak Bluffs attraction is just down the street at The Flying Horses, the oldest continuously-operating carousel in the country. Originally in Coney Island, the carousel was moved to Oak Bluffs in 1884 and is restored to its original glory including the Wurlitzer organ, complete with the original paper rolls. There is a festival du jour in Oak Bluffs so a score card is a must. Check out oakbluffsmv.com for the line-up of events.
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artha’s Vineyard is so bullish on biking they offer a special bike ferry that eliminates about ten miles from your ride around the island. The scenic ride across Menemsha Harbor takes you to Aquinnah, home to the famous Gay Head cliffs. The bike ferry runs week-ends thru May and then daily for the summer. Last look it was $7 round-trip. For up-to-date info reach out to the helpful folks at the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce where you can also snag a map of the bike trails.
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taring is totally allowed. If you happen to be in Menemsha around sunset on a certain day in June, you will be in the space of choreographer and avant-garde dancer Eiko Otake. “She is creating a rhythm and an alternate universe in that public space,” says Executive Producer David White. “Silently and in Japanese dress she will move around you as a body in motion.” Otake is one of the guest artists performing with The Yard, which for over forty years has been the Vineyard’s premier dance retreat. “The Yard connects the Vineyard to a larger culture where dance is extremely important, innovative and multi-cultural,” says White, who is also The Yard’s artistic director. In addition to a dance residency for students and a performance center, The Yard is bringing dance programs to the Vineyard’s school children and teens. See what they are up to at dancetheyard.org.
Clap if You Believe in Fairies — Remember that famous line?
Maybe too Baby Boomer-centric, so check with someone over the age of 50 for the answer. Whether you believe or not it is Faerie time in Martha’s Vineyard during the 6th Annual Faerie Festival on June 18 in Oak Bluffs’ Washington Park. Music, dancing, food, and a number of kid events happen from 10–5 and the price is right—free. Co-sponsored by the Vineyard’s Enchanted Chocolates, this is a magical celebration of the Summer Solstice.
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Mark Cortale Presents
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Cape Cod hosts a “Hooray for Hollywood” Exhibit Photos courtesy of Photofest
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“The Heritage Museum focuses on American culture,” says Dean, “and what defines American culture more than the movies and the incredible artistry of these costumes?” The exhibit will include five centuries of fashion and style along with props, movie clips, photos and movie memorabilia. HeritageMuseumsandGardens.org B I R D’S
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PROVINCETOWN They may be a bit smaller than when the Pilgrims first arrived and the sands have certainly shifted, but Provincetown’s famed dunes can still take your breath away. Before the summer heat arrives, take the time to make the trek thru the dune path to the Atlantic. This is a full afternoon so bring a picnic and make a day of it. Pop into the Tourism office or the Provincetown Chamber of Commerce and they will get you started.
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During World War II she sported a large gun on her bow as she searched for German U Boats along the Eastern seaboard. According to her log book she actually came upon a few. Built in Maine’s Boothbay Harbor in 1925 as a private yacht, the 80-foot Hindu has quite a storied history including time in the 1960s as the first whale watching boat in Provincetown. Today the ship continues a long tradition with chartered sails out of Provincetown Harbor for sunsets, weddings and private parties. Grab a group of friends and raise a glass to Cape Cod Bay the way it should be enjoyed—on the water. sailschoonerhindu.com
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Stars shine in Provincetown this Summer
Provincetown’s venerable Town Hall, the Crown &Anchor and the Art House feature some of the brightest stars of Broadway, film and television.
Cheyenne Jackson made his solo debut at New York City’s Carnegie Hall with music of the Mad Men era.
You will find nada in common between the brutal murderous ghost, Will Drake, in the wildly popular, and ever so macabre American Horror Story, and the good looking guy singing standards from the Great American Songbook. Actor/singer Cheyenne Jackson brings it on at the Provincetown Town Hall on July 3rd at 8:30 pm. Photo: Anne Fishbein
Well-Strung plays the classics on a variety of string instruments, sing everything from pop to Broadway, makes you laugh out loud (a lot) and they are great to look at. From your Aunt Josephine to gay, straight, young, old, married and single, this is truly an act for everyone with just the tiniest bit of inoffensive naughty to keeps things interesting. Afer a year long tour of everywhere they are appearing at Provincetown’s Art House for a variety of dates all summer long. See this show. You will love it. ptownarthouse.com 50
Humorist, author, raconteur and hysterically funny, David Sedaris returns to Provincetown’s Town Hall, Saturday, July 30th at 8 pm. Tickets at:
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Alan Cumming’s Scottish roots seen and heard during his hosting duties on the PBS “Masterpiece Mystery!” series.
By Michelle Haynes Eli Gold is the unscrupulous, the end justifies the means, political operative in the hit series, The Good Wife. Still, Alan Cumming brings humanity to the buttoned up character we love to hate and in spite of his shenanigans, you cannot help but root for him. It is a long way from Eli to Cumming’s Tony award-winning turn as the lascivious Emcee in the Broadway hit Cabaret. Spend an evening with this singer, dancer and provocateur on Saturday, July 16th at 8 pm at the Provincetown Town Hall.
They are playing her song at the Crown & Anchor’s Paramount Nightclub on July 24 & 25 at 8 pm. A while back I had the privilege of seeing Lucie Arnaz on Broadway in her hit show, “They’re Playing Our Song.” She is spectacular. Tickets and info on all of the shows at onlyatthecrown.com Television’s most famous offspring— Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr.
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hey come for the “light.” The myriad tones of Cape Cod Bay, the glow of the towering dunes and Provincetown’s position at the end of the world on the very tip of Cape Cod, have beckoned artists to the tiny fishing village since 1899 when noted artist and teacher Charles Hawthorne founded the Cape Cod School of Art. Before they became the world’s greatest artists they painted in Hawthorne’s studio on the dune. Amazingly enough, the old barn is preserved and saved from development, standing exactly where it has always been, down a little side street in the east end of town. Now the site of Twenty Summers, the barn is one of the newest entertainment venues in Provincetown. Julia Glass, co-founder of Twenty Summers, describes it best. “The Hawthorne Barn is one of those mysterious places perched high on a hill yet hidden from sight, tucked into a bowl of sand and a grove of scrubby pines. To follow the sinuous path winding toward its old gray door, to enter its yawning, yearning, SPRING 2016
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Charles Hawthorne and students at the Cape Cod School of Art, one of the nation’s leading art schools. Among Hawthorne’s students during his thirty years at the school were Max Bohm and Norman Rockwell. Circa 1942
A century-plus later little has changed to the sandy path leading to the front door of the Hawthorne Barn.
rough-skinned interior is a fairy-tale pilgrimage for anyone who longs to walk in the steps of the many artists, writers, and creative vagabonds who scribbled, sketched and partied here over the past hundred years. Twenty Summers, in its month-long festival of artist residencies, concerts and conversations with historians and storytellers, is honored to play a role in safeguarding Charles Hawthorne’s original vision, returning art to the barn and the barn to the people of Provincetown.” 20summers.org 53
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Funny and ageless film festival favorite John Waters defines “Filmmaker on the Edge.” Waters is the ultimate interviewer. Engaging, generous and totally prepared, we cannot wait for his tête-à-tête with this year’s honoree Ang Lee.
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aying homage to independent films and those who make them is the hallmark of the Provincetown Film Festival, happening June 15-19 and featuring award-winning writer/director Ang Lee, whose work includes the groundbreaking Brokeback Mountain and the classic The Wedding Banquet. “Ang Lee comes from a long tradition of independent filmmaking,” says Festival Executive Director Christine Walker. “Years ago we honored the producers of Ang Lee films so it totally made sense to honor him this year with our Filmmaker on the Edge award. We plan to show a retrospective of Ang Lee’s films followed by a conversation with our resident filmmaker who truly epitomizes independent films, John Waters (Pink Flamingos, Hairspray). This should be a great conversation. John is an engaging interviewer and Ang is a great storyteller and such a funny and lovely man.” Find the full lineup of events at ptownfilmfest.org
“One of the things we want to emphasize is the celebration of Provincetown as America’s first art colony inspiring artists of all disciplines to come and work and how that connection made its way to film.” — Provincetown International Film Festival Executive Director Christine Walker
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Award-winning director Ang and his wife Jane Lin, a microbiologist. “Jane is the tiger mom in the home, the wise one in the family. I am like the third kid at home. She makes all the rules.”
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featured in this year’s Provincetown Film Festival is a panel of authors whose works have made it to the movies. Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Cunningham, The Hours, A Home at the End of the World, Casey Sherman, The Finest Hours and David Ebershoff, The Danish Girl.
Filmmakers, stars and fans take a time out at the annual event held at Provincetown’s spectacular Land’s End.
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ennifer Weiner verbally speeds and maneuvers—and laughs—like a fan might expect. Only better. No pretense whatsoever from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 12 books, including Good in Bed, In Her Shoes, and now: Who Do You Love. We spoke from her home in Philadelphia, describing a moment in her latest novel where “everything is possible and no one is annoying.” She briefly shifts conversation lanes to describe another book she read and loved, but where the female lead gets run over by a car just as she’s reunited with her soul mate. “That just about ended me. I never want to do that to my readers,” Weiner pledges. And that’s as close as we’ll get to a spoiler for Who Do You Love. The conversation careens as we make a quick detour to discuss her prolific social media life. It runs the gamut from passionate stances on behalf of female artists (Google “goldfinching”) and her hilariously cheeky live-Tweeting of the reality series “The Bachelor,” rivaled only by her Five Minutes in the Closet vlogs (taped yes, in her closet). Weiner can wax confidently about the social roots of women’s insecurities like nobody’s business—and make you laugh out loud as she does it. Our exchange also includes some genuine gushing about her love of Cape Cod since childhood and her second home in the Cape Cod town of Truro, Massachusetts. “My daughters and I are frequent fliers on Cape Air and they both love when they get to sit in the co-pilot’s seat!” But back to the book. Apropos of the title, it’s ultimately about whether a longtime, interrupted love between (a) a soulful guy with many redeeming qualities and (b) this irreverently clever, beautifully mortal woman will ever ever work out. By virtue of rare events they’ve known each other since childhood. There are oh-no-don’t and exhale-gulp moments, including a phone call on 9-11 where each is relieved the other is okay…but then it’s disclosed that one of them is about to get married. A decade later she finds his AOL account and fires off a missive: “Is this still you?” Oh wait: Is that last part from the novel or the author’s real life? If you haven’t read the book yet, the paperback comes out in April. In any event, suffice to say it’s still him, and more is revealed. So now that she’s delivered so many best-sellers, what’s different? After all, In Her Shoes was made into a major motion picture starring Toni Collette, Cameron Diaz and Shirley MacLaine (and Weiner, her sister, agent, and even her Nana were extras). Is this still her? Has anything changed about how she writes? “Not really, no. This is my job and of course I want to do it really well. I just keep my head down and write the next one.” But has she ever had a favorite book that made it tough to move on to the next? Nope. “I think it’s like children. You love them each in very different ways. And for me it’s always the work in progress that I’m focused on.” Weiner’s latest projects are very much on her brain, including a trilogy for middle school-age readers and a non-fiction collection of essays, It’s All Material (perhaps not for tweens: “It was almost called something like Never Breastfeed in a Sweater Dress and Other Lessons I’ve Learned”). B I R D’S
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The linguica and egg sandwich, the fresh bread and the totally bad for you, but the smell alone can buckle your knees, fried dough—do not miss the Portuguese Bakery in the heart of Provincetown’s Commercial Street. Photo: Nancy Bloom
Speaking of kids and reading, do daughters Lucy and Phoebe, 12 and 8 years old respectively, have any interest in her books? “So far, neither one of them has expressed real interest. Erica Jong (author of Fear of Flying) tells a story about her daughter picking up the book and after a few pages saying, ‘Not for me.’ I’d be really okay with that! At least until post-bat mitzvah.” Also on tap for Weiner: A non-fiction wedding—as in her own. Mazel Tov. The groom is rumored to be a big fan of the Cape as well, and the two have been sighted loving the Happy Hour at Victor’s restaurant in Provincetown, Truro’s next-door neighbor. Sometime after their spring wedding we can expect to see the newlyweds riding their bikes from town to town or admiring the bay from Provincetown’s West End Racing Club, where Lucy’s learning to sail. Sure, there will always be more words to write and astute social observations to make…vlogs, Tweets, etc. Who knows? Maybe there will be an essay on living out a Jennifer Weiner happy ending: “where everything is possible and no one is annoying.”
The kids’ learn to sail program at Provincetown’s West End Racing Club is one of the best deals in town.
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Break time atop Acadia’s spectacular Cadillac Mountain. At 1,530 feet this is the highest point along the North Atlantic seaboard. If you’re not up to the hike you can actually drive to the peak.
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Photos: Friends of Acadia/Aimee Beal Church Sharing the wealth—George Dorr, Acadia’s first Park superintendent and Charles Elliot, President of Harvard University—wealthy visionaries who recruited John D. Rockefeller Jr. to the campaign that ultimately resulted in Acadia National Park, the only national park initially financed with private funds. circa 1916
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n an ultimate gift to America, President Woodrow Wilson signed the bill making Maine’s Acadia National Park America’s first National Park east of the Mississippi, thus protecting thousands of pristine acres and giving all of us a glorious playground. Summer marks the 100th anniversary of that momentous bill signing and a variety of groups including Friends of Acadia, the town of Bar Harbor and neighboring communities are pulling out all of the stops with, something for everyone, events. “Acadia is the physical emblem of our collective bond as a nation,” says Friends of Acadia’s Jack Russell. “We are so proud of what we have to offer. This 5,000-acre treasure belongs to all of us and we are taking the Centennial as an opportunity to showcase the park’s extraordinary features and the variety of things to do for our visitors.” If you are heading to Bar Harbor and Acadia this spring, Russell’s first bits of advice are wardrobe-related, and how to avoid the crowd. “It is Maine so wear fleece and head for Cadillac Mountain in mid-morning after the sunrise crowds depart. If you do want to see our famous sunrise, an often missed early morning spot is Sand Beach. Not many folks go there that early so you can have this beautiful location to yourself.” The endless line-up of events can be found at acadiacentennial2016.org. 61
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Acadia National Park—LOVE A TRAIL ON NATIONAL TRAILS DAY With 130 miles of trails there are certainly enough to go around. On Saturday June 4th take a hike, clear the trail or even learn a poem with Acadia’s Poet laureate and trail crew member Christian Barter. Pictured here is last year’s National Trails Day gang who are certainly happy in their work.
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Famous for popovers since the 1890s— when the Trolley makes the stop at the only Acadia eatery, the historic Jordan House, do not leave without the popover mix sold in the gift shop. Unbelievably delicious, no one will ever know they are not from scratch. SPRING
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Hike the Bubbles—Acadia’s mountains known as North and South Bubble offer hiking trails that run from easy to strenuous with the commonality of breathtaking views around every bend. Here is Eagle Lake facing North Bubble Mountain.
Cape Air’s Art in Flight Cape Air’s Cessna 402s by famed airbrush artist Jürek
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From Martha’s Vineyard to Bar Harbor, Maine, National Bike Month is upon us. Acadia’s Carriage Roads, along with the variety of bike trails in Bar Harbor, Northeast and Southwest Harbor offer unlimited choices for pedal power. The helpful folks at the Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop in the heart of downtown can get you started. SPRING
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For a park overview along with tips on where to hike, bike or picnic, jump on Oli’s Trolley Tours. With frequent departures from downtown Bar Harbor, the tour takes in Acadia’s highlights and the drivers are great fun.
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S O U T H W E S T H A R B O R, M A I N E Often called the “quiet side of Acadia,” do not miss a visit to Southwest Harbor. A picturesque harbor and outstanding shops and restaurants make this a great choice for your Maine escape.
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Photo: Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce May and June is THE time for a visit to the wondrous Asticou Gardens in the heart of Northeast Harbor. The Japanese style garden is open to all for a voluntary donation at the start of the path. This is a “stop the world� oasis and, if you manage to time it right and are there for the glowing colors of the azaleas, you are in for a total feast for the senses.
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lash!—one of the largest and unique community-based steel bands in the United States was conceived in the Maine community known as the Blue Hill Peninsula. Although not quite as well-known as its Bar Harbor neighbor, the towns of Blue Hill, Brooklin, Brooksville, Castine, Penobscot, Sedgwick and on to nearby Deer Isle and Stonington are collectively a total feast for the senses, while individually each village is deserving of a visit. Artists, writers and musicians have long been inspired by the area’s beauty that offers visitors a laid back, but totally eclectic escape. Leading the long list of reasons to visit is Flash! While their more formal name is Flash in the Pans, they are anything but formal. Formed in the ‘70s, the 35-member band plays on specially-designed pans and steel drums, and practice all winter long before setting out on a performance schedule that brings them everywhere. Do not leave Maine without catching a Flash! performance. They will get you dancing in minutes for the sheer joy of it in some of the most beautiful geography imaginable. flashinthepans.org
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The scenic waterside town of Stonington is a perfect stop for lunch and the freshest of seafood at View favorite Fisherman’s Friend. Baked Stonington crab, steamed mussels and clams and lobster served in a half dozen ways including the delectable ‘lobster pillow’—fresh lobster meat wrapped in a puff pastry with cream filling and mushrooms. To die for.
A photo around every bend, take some time for stroll around the quintessential town of Stonington.
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“Safe upon the solid rock the ugly houses stand: Come and see my shining palace built upon the sand!”
One of Camden, Maine’s most famous citizens, Pulitzer Prize winning poet Edna St. Vincent Millay. See her sculpture in Camden’s Harbor Park. Photo: Marjorie Mills
Who needs a kitchen? Lobster served the old fashioned way, packed in seaweed in a hole in the ground.
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ay the words “country inn” and what comes to mind? Muffins baking in the oven, quilts and four poster beds, plus a little touch of nostalgia? Drive up to the Country Inn in Rockport and you’ll be surprised to find a modern, independently owned hotel with balconies, an indoor pool and a health spa. Not exactly in keeping with the name, but The Country Inn at Camden/Rockport offers Cape Air passengers the perfect spot to explore Maine’s midcoast. Owner Bill Hahn tells a story about a couple from Indiana who told him that his Country Inn was their favorite country inn nationwide. He responded with his dry New England wit, “That’s because it’s not!” Part hotel, part country inn—either way, it’s perfect in the eyes of those who stay there. The yellow and white complex of inn and cabins is just a short mile from Camden and only about five or so miles from Rockland—the perfect location for visiting both of these Maine coastal towns. Check in and help yourself to afternoon refreshments and tea or coffee, then it’s a dip in the large indoor pool. Finish off in the hot tub and you’re ready for a night on the town! Our idea of a perfect place to stay is the kind of accommodation that welcomes families, pets, couples and singles. A variety of different guest rooms here makes that possible. From king bedrooms with wood burning or gas fireplaces and Jacuzzi tubs for romantic couples, to suites and cabins accommodating up to six two-legged guests along with one or two four-legged friends, The Country Inn really does work for all. Yet, according to Hahn, “We felt the new inn should be a real home away from home; cozy, welcoming and filled with the features needed by today’s travelers.” The property was designed with contemporary New England architectural features and details, but decorated with an eye toward a more traditional country inn. Hahn likes to explain that, as his daughter walked B I R D’S E Y E V I E W
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through the inn she observed, “These rooms don’t look like motel rooms, they look like Nana’s bedroom.” Once again, the name rang true. They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and you can be assured that if you walk away hungry from The Country Inn’s breakfast buffet, you simply haven’t spent enough time there. From quiche to muffins, everything is homemade right in the inn’s kitchen. Do do not miss the ginormous and gooey sticky buns; you won’t find any like these anywhere nearby. Best part of all—breakfast is included with the stay. Around the inn you will find quilts, folk art, stenciled doors and walls, an antique cider press, an old-fashioned safe, and plenty of traditional fabrics. Local artists display their paintings and photography in the hallways and there’s a wonderful collection of framed posters from the famed Toboggan Championships held annually at the nearby Camden Snow Bowl. And speaking of local, The Country Inn uses as many local products and foods as possible, including Maine maple products, State of Maine Cheese, Rock City Coffee Roasters’ coffees and more. It’s all part of their eco-focus, making the property one of the first in the Camden-Rockport area to achieve Maine’s Environmental Leader Certification. The installation of solar panels to provide for sixty percent of the hot water used at the property sealed their green distinction, along with a variety of energy-saving and recycling programs too. All the modern amenities, from strong wi-fi signals to pet-friendly rooms, flat screen TVs, an exercise room, and a day spa make The Country Inn at Camden/Rockport a clear lodging choice for Cape Air passengers visiting Maine’s midcoast. countryinnmaine.com SPRING
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stay at an historic inn in the heart of Camden, Maine, a ferry ride to a nearby island and a how to cook rhubarb class—a getaway to suit everyone’s fancy. Camden’s Belmont Inn is a Victorian treasure dating back to the late 19th century. The six-room inn features a wood-burning stove in the living room to ward off the spring chill and a wraparound porch to enjoy your morning coffee before settling down to an old-fashioned country breakfast. Innkeeper Anita Zeno shares her love of good food with special cooking weekends, taking place a short ferry ride away on the tiny island of Isleboro. Just fourteen miles long, the year-round population numbers around 600. The group heads to the home of author and food blogger Sandy Oliver who describes herself as a food historian. “I love cooking with like-minded folks in my 1900s kitchen on this beautiful island,” says Oliver. “Our classes are truly hands-on, so we all get right into it with the peeling and chopping and of course, the eating. Everyone leaves with recipes and hopefully appreciation of our unique community here in Isleboro.” The spring class happens on Saturday, May 21. Check out thebelmontinn.com for all of the details.
Cooking classes with Sandy Oliver in her Isleboro kitchen. From Rhubarb Marmalade to Rhubarb Crisp, Five Great Things to do with Rhubarb
Photo: Marjorie Mills The Grindle Point Sailor’s Museum and Lighthouse, Islesboro
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“The way life should be.”—Official motto for the state of Maine.
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ly Cape Air into Rockland or Bar Harbor and make the trip between these two coastal Maine destinations along Route 1 and you’ll live Maine’s motto. Quintessentially Maine, you’ll travel through towns like Belfast and Camden, past captivating views of the rocky coast and occasionally a beach or two. When you come to Northport, don’t miss Point Lookout, a contemporary conference and event center located high on a hill and offering everything one needs for the perfect respite, including the Copper Pine Café. Serving breakfast and lunch, the hexagonally shaped Copper Pine Café offers the gamut from gluten-free to farm fresh. With many of the ingredients grown just a stone’s throw away at Point Lookout’s farm, it’s fair to trust that your meal will be fresh grown. In fact, a few times throughout the summer, Farm-to-Table dinners are scheduled in the Copper Pine Café, featuring foods grown literally right across the street.
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Point Lookout offers lodging, a conference center and health club, and the on-site Copper Café offering the perfect place for guests and the traveling public. Entrees are hearty and home-cooked by Chef Royce Wright, who creates and serves with a captivating smile. “You’d better arrive hungry, and just in case you want to top it off with a homemade baked good, there are plenty to choose from, all made here,” Chef Wright tells us. At breakfast, the entrées feature Point Lookout’s farm-fresh eggs. Order them scrambled or in omelets with a wide choice of ingredients added in. Breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, French toast, cereal or yogurt with all the sides are also a good option. At lunch time, a wide variety of grilled or cold sandwiches plus burgers and grilled chicken sandwiches are on the menu. Salads feature greens and toppings from the farm, with add-ons like chicken or shrimp. There’s also a children’s menu with kid-friend PB&Js, grilled cheese sandies and more. Beer, wine and hard cider, along with a wide selection of sodas, iced or hot teas, milk, and juices insure that even on a warm day, when you sit outdoors on the café’s deck, your thirst for not only great food and drink but also a beautiful location will be satisfied. 77
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Vermont was all about farm to table long before it became a “thing.” Billings Farm & Museum, the gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, is worth a visit if only to remember life before the can opener. billingsfarm.org Photo courtesy of Woodstock Chamber of Commerce
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THE NAMES SAY IT ALL— HOLE BROTHERS, KNIFES’ EDGE, ZIG-ZAG, AND THE CRUNCHER
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igh-intensity spring rafting is off and running and in addition to the heart-pounding Black River rafting trips, there are other less intense ways to enjoy a rafting trip on the Adirondacks’ Hudson and Moose Rivers. Your trip begins with your Cape Air flight from Boston’s Logan Airport to Saranac Lake and from there you are off to ARO Adventures, rated by Outside Magazine as one of the country’s top ten spring whitewater rafting trip companies. May and June are the months of big rapids but there are a number of river trips all summer-long that include water side barbecues. Prices vary depending on which trip you choose but they average around $80 for a full day with lunch. Check out aroadventures.com for the full line-up.
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“Spring in the ‘Dacks you can expect to find daffodils in the snow.” Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce
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lthough at this time of year dips in the crystal lakes may be reserved for the hardy, there is no shortage of things to do outside. Start with the family-friendly Dewey Mountain Recreation Center, offering miles of trails for mountain biking and fairly easy hiking. Getting into the water is a chilly proposition right now but there are limitless possibilities for what to do ON the water. The helpful gang at Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters can help you get started with rentals of canoes, kayaks, and just about every other on-the-water apparatus you can think of. You can rent equipment, pick up a good map of the waterways and be on your way, or you can take advantage of one of their guided trips. These folks have twenty years of experience in these waters so you are in good hands. Sample trips include a four-hour paddle up the Middle Saranac past sandy beaches and extraordinary views; or try one of the paddle tours to one of the waterfalls on the Raquette River. Two hours, four hours or all day—lunch can be arranged and you have the services of an experienced guide the entire time. Prices vary depending on the amount of time and where you go, but plan on spending an average of around $200 per person. adirondackoutfitters.com
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THE ADIRONDACKS, NEW YORK Photos courtesy of the Tupper Lake Chamber of Commerce
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The participants hail from across the northeast and Canada and get down and dirty on a course that changes every year but you can depend on waist-high mud, steep terrain and lots of old tires. Following the grueling course everyone is invited to the after-party featuring live music, nosh and beer. It all takes place at the Big Tupper Ski Area, about a half-hour drive from your Cape Air arrival at the Saranac Airport. The cost to register is $60 with all proceeds benefiting the Tupperlake Chamber of Commerce. For the Spartans among us reach out to tupperlake.com. B I R D’S E Y E V I E W
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“It is pretty crazy,” says Michael Galvin of the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce. “If you do not want to get plenty wet, stay away from downtown. The streets are jammed with hundreds of people, the sirens start and the crowd parts like the Red Sea. On one end you have the town’s fire truck and on the other what we call the ‘Volunteers’ (locals who happen to own an antique fire truck). They open the hoses and in short order, out comes water apparatus of all kinds and everyone gets into the act.” Nantucket’s July 4th holiday also offers the more traditional celebration with the requisite pie and watermelon eating and a street parade. “Many of our activities hearken back a hundred years ago when folks would come out have a picnic and wave the flag,” says Janet Schulte, executive director of the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce. “As for the beaches I always like to remind everyone that all of Nantucket’s beaches are free and open to everyone.” All things Nantucket at nantucketchamber.org 91
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Photographer Alison Shaw captures one of THE best parade watching spots on the island, Edgartown’s Harbor View Hotel on one side and the spectacular Edgartown Lighthouse on the other. After the parade, head to the historic hotel’s wraparound porch for lunch or take the kids for a swim and picnic on the beach in front of the lighthouse.
on Martha’s Vineyard is always loaded with fun! From the parade down Main Street in Edgartown, to beach picnics and spectacular fireworks, everyone can experience this uniquely American holiday in a small town way,” says Nancy Gardella, executive director of the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce.
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Edgartown’s Eisenhauer Gallery is a Bird’s Eye View favorite. We are not alone in that opinion as the gallery earned Best of the Vineyard in 2015. Fun sculptures in the courtyard offer the perfect setting for the free concerts open to one and all every summer Thursday, and oh yes, the gallery also has great art. Find them in the heart of Edgartown.
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hat looks like a film shoot in Edgartown Harbor this 4th of July is actually a floating classroom. Hōkūleʻa, a sixty-foot double-hulled canoe, is making the Vineyard a port of call on an historic, first-time tour of the United States. Owned by the Polynesian Voyaging Society, Hōkūleʻa’s voyage is part of an outreach to introduce the world to the art and science of traditional Polynesian voyaging.“Hōkūleʻa, our Star of Gladness, began as a dream of reviving the legacy of exploration, courage, and ingenuity that brought the first Polynesians to the archipelago of Hawaii. Cultural extinction felt dangerously close to many Hawaiians when artist Herb Kane dreamed of rebuilding a double-hulled sailing canoe similar to the ones that his ancestors sailed,” says Kapua Roback of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. Launched in 1975, Hōkūleʻa, which sleeps twelve crewmembers, has sailed over 140,000 nautical miles across the Pacific. On the heels of a visit to Cuba, the Florida Everglades and New York Harbor, Hōkūleʻa is expected to be on the Vineyard for a few days and folks are invited to view the ship and meet the crew while she is in port. Lots more information on Hōkūleʻa’s Vineyard visit at hokulea.com.
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P’town’s 4th of July
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Above or below deck everything you hear about the Boatslip is true. Epic size outdoor deck for sun baking followed by afternoon T… From classic disco to today’s techno, Mistress of Sound DJ Mary Alice keeps it hoppin.’
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lueberry pancakes in the morning and a lobster feed at the other end of the day; how Maine can you get? Add in a dessert of fresh strawberry shortcake and you have a traditional food bonanza for Bar Harbor’s Fourth celebration, which, by the way, was voted the “number one 4th of July celebration in America,” by The Today Show, and was ranked in the top ten nationwide by National Geographic. For early and hungry risers the pancake breakfast gets underway at 6 am, followed by a craft fair and the 80-plus float parade, an afternoon concert in the park and the perfect ending—a blanket under the stars for the fireworks. B I R D’S
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“It is our biggest celebration of the year!” says Janet Simonsen, a resident of St. John and one-half of the famed photography duo Janet and Steve. “The costumes, the kids, the crowds, it is great fun for everyone, locals and visitors and whatever you do, do not miss the food, it is wonderful.” The United States Virgin Islands celebrates Emancipation Day, an official holiday, on July 3rd but the celebrating goes on long before and after that date with parades, parties and music and for good reason. On July 3, 1848 slavery was abolished across the Virgin Islands by the Danish Government. A momentous moment in island history that does not pass without celebrating. If you are heading to the islands over the next few weeks check the schedule of events at vicarnivalschedule.com or you could find yourself smack dab in the middle of a parade.
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Strike a Pose
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ack in the day, yoga lovers were a bit of a fringe group who grew avocados in a Dixie cup over the sink, mixed up a combination of grains and called it granola, and maybe kept a Suzanne Somers ThighMaster in the closet. I speak from experience. Fast forward and avocados are readily available, granola is in the cereal aisle and bikes, stationary and otherwise, are the fitness preference for most folks. What hasn’t changed in over five thousand years is yoga, now enjoyed by millions, and according to the American College of Sports Medicine, one of the nation’s top fitness trends. It may be blasphemy but it is said that yoga is currently as popular as golf. No question as to why: yoga works. For stiffness in the knees, backache, digestive issues and even crankiness; yoga is key. When you can work out the kinks surrounded by the beauty of a Cape Air destination, it is about as perfect as you can get.
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The scent of basil and the sound of the sea make a perfect setting for Nantucket’s weekend of yoga, which includes classes, workshops, vendors and farm-fresh menus from adjacent Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm. Find info on individual classes to complete packages at nantucketyogafestival.com.
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Hit the Yoga Deck in Provincetown It is pretty unanimous in Provincetown. Will Coons’ yoga classes on the Boatslip deck are THE best. Gentle and patient, Will uses offbeat (sometimes really offbeat) humor to nudge and coax the class into some pretty interesting yoga routines. Never boring, sometimes challenging but ALWAYS fun. The early morning class happens rain or shine for part of the deck is covered. Classes start at $15 and Will provides everything from mats to bug spray to umpteen different types of sun screen. massageandyoga.com
Mimosas or Bellinis with Breakfast at Provincetown’s Newest Eatery
After yoga on the Boatslip deck, walk down the beach to Provincetown’s newest ham ‘n egger, appropriately named Yolk, serving breakfast all day for early rising yoga types and late in the day, non-morning folks. “We focus on local ingredients and offer substantial brunch items like carnitas, omelets, chicken, and waffles or you can opt for homemade granola with Greek yogurt,” says Yolk co-owner Steve Katsurinas. “Our coffee and full bar are not an afterthought with breakfast cocktails and a trained barista.” Yolk offers the option of outdoor dining, providing the perfect vantage spot for the east end action. Yolk, 401 Commercial Street, serving breakfast 8:00 am to 3:00 pm 102
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onhegan Island provides the perfect setting for a weekend of yoga and hiking. Located twelve miles off the coast of Maine, a flight to Rockland and a ferry ride puts you on this magical island of walking trails and art galleries. Tara Hire’s Monhegan Wellness Retreat offers yoga and more with all-inclusive packages that include ferry classes and accommodations or you can opt for à la carte and stay at the elegant Island Inn, an historic hotel where the food alone is worth a stay. The first retreat is scheduled for Saturday May 28–30 but there are more throughout the season and arrangements can be made for special wellness getaways for friends and families. Editor’s note: I experienced this first hand and forgive the hyperbole but it is “life changing.” monheganwellness.com
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Connecting with the Soul of Bimini By Misty Wells
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he islands of Bimini in the Bahamas are a new destination for Cape Air and are served by their brand new seaplane operation from Ft. Lauderdale and from the Miami Seaplane Base. Needless to say, I could not wait to plan my trip, filled with more than a few first time adventures—seaplane travel, swimming with wild dolphins and staying at the brand new Hilton at Resorts World Bimini. After a smooth landing we unloaded, walked right into the customs office and then off to our 4-star destination, Hilton at Resorts World Bimini; all within 5 minutes of landing. While Bimini has a colorful and historic past, its future is full of ease and luxury. Resorts World Bimini is its “own world” with hotel, villas, private homes, private beaches, infinity pools, a casino, a marina and many fantastic restaurants. After exploring the resort via golf cart it was time to head over to Bimini Undersea, to confirm my next-day swim appointment with the wild spotted dolphins. Heading out the next morning, the waters were true to Bimini expectations, crystal clear with the magical turquoise blue it is famed for. Within minutes we had spotted a pod of dolphins. Captain Kevin and Mate Kandi prepared us for the experience that will be one of the greatest memories I will ever have. Easing into the Bimini waters, I had spotted two dolphins swimming together but away from the pod, so I swam over to see if I could join them. 106
The dolphins allowed me to swim with them for a long while, so close together for a brief moment that I felt like one of them. The more time we spent in the water, the more dolphins that came to play and swim; at one point they numbered about twelve. One young dolphin in particular could not wait to show off his “mo.” After swimming with them for hours they decided it was time for dinner and started to hunt for fish, making for a perfect ending to a wonderful day. Looking into the eyes of these magnificent creatures is like looking into the Soul of Bimini; past, present and future, they have experienced it all. To experience the wild dolphin swim contact biminiundersea.com.
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A lobster feast in store for travel writer Misty Wells with her daughter Hudson.
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NEW YORK CITY — The annual Puerto Rican Day Parade in NYC honoring all people of Puerto Rican birth or heritage. Photo: Kelly Thompson Costume designer Maria Santiago
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Sixty Vieques residents pay their own way to Manhattan to march in the parade and make Vieques proud. Proud is a bit of an understatement because they don’t just show up and march. Fantasia Caribeña takes the city by storm, making one of the most impressive costume displays in the parade. But the real story is the woman behind the scenes or “seams.” Maria Santiago designs and creates each and every outfit worn by the troupe–over 50 elaborate costumes in all. Every rhinestone, feather, flag and stitch she personally puts in place to create each head dress, arm band, leg cuff and bustier. Many of the costumes would more appropriately be called floats as they are welded metal frames on wheels which are rolled down the street by the wearer. Maria will cover each metal frame, making it come to life with her glue gun and creative passion, and on June 12th in the heart of New York City, Vieques marches proud as a peacock. B I R D’S E Y E V I E W
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Photo: Kelly Thompson It is said the that Vieques has beach for every day of the week, which is probably an exaggeration, but not by much. Miles of untouched stretches of pristine sand and water can be found all over the island and just about every beach is open and free to one and all. Finding them is another thing. Third palm tree down and turn left at Bougainvillea is the usual direction. Signage is pretty much nonexistent on Vieques. The key is the Vieques Insider, a must have guide to everything including a handy map to the beaches. Be sure and pick one up at the Vieques Airport or download before you arrive at viequesinsider.com. Pictured here is Navio Beach, popular for body surfing and for the adventuresome, a beach cave for exploring.
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Ride the waves with West End Water Sports in St. Croix, with jet skis for rent on your own or with a guide. Tours include a number of St. Croix beaches along the north shore including the famous Sandy Point. Find many options to choose from including opportunities to stop and snorkel above one of the local ship wrecks. If your better half chooses to sit and read on the beach, West End Water Sports rents lounge chairs and beach umbrellas on Rainbow Beach next to Rhythms Beach Bar and Grill, so no one goes hungry or thirsty. Jet Ski rental prices vary but average around $60 for thirty minutes. wewatersports.com
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Hint: Visitors love this so to avoid disappointment, reserve your Jet Ski fun online before you arrive in St. Croix.
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e sure and put the St. Croix Landmarks Society’s Estate Whim Museum on the top of your must-visit list. The only restored sugar plantation museum in the Virgin Islands, the Whim takes visitors thru the tragic history of the enslaved African people forced to live and work here during the 18th century. Take advantage of the guided tours of the buildings which include a look inside the fascinating archival library. If you believe you have any family roots to the Caribbean region, this is the place to start the research with the help of the knowledgeable archivists on the Whim staff. stcroixlandmarks.com
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Both St. Thomas and St. John can lay claim to the same warm crystal-clear water for swimming and snorkeling and miles of clean sandy beaches. In St. Thomas, do not miss award-winning Magens Bay or closer to downtown, the always-happening Coki Beach. While in St. John, a long time favorite is Trunk Bay and the underwater snorkeling trail. Get to any of these beaches before noon and you can almost always have your own quiet time. Photo: Steve Simonsen Salomon Beach, St. John in the Virgin Islands National Park
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Duty free shopping throughout the USVI. Crucian Gold, St. Croix — handmade island bracelets
Another commonality between the islands is the need for comfortable hiking shoes, for both islands offer miles of walking areas, albeit with different geography. As the former Danish capital, a walking tour of Charlotte Amalie, (named after a Danish Queen) in St. Thomas is an historian’s dream. Pick up a selfguided walking map at one of a gazillion brochure racks at the airport or around town and hike the 99 Steps, built with brick ballast from the Danish ships and offering wondrous views of the harbor, or the take in the nearly two hundred-year-old St. Thomas Synagogue, featuring Baccarat chandeliers and sandy floors. Hiking St John is quite a different proposition as most of the island is under the protection of the National Park Service and there are dozens of trails thru tropical jungles, up mountains and down to the sea. For a lay of the land, make your first stop the National Park headquarters. B I R D’S E Y E V I E W
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Departing out of Great Cruz Bay in St. John, Wish Upon a Star Charters are perfect for families, friends, wedding parties, reunions or what have you. Day trips include swimming with the dolphins, or if you prefer, turtles, snorkeling, and sunset cruises to name only a few. No thinking or planning needed as the professional crews handles all of the details and the prices are smack dab in the affordable category, like the Sunday Fun Day for Locals (and for visitors). I will let them describe the day: “Start the day off right with an ice-cold mimosa and continental brunch as you cruise to the BVI’s Sandy Spit for a morning snorkel. Spend the rest of the 122
day relaxing on White Bay in Jost Van Dyke. Enjoy an open bar with all-youcan-drink beer and rum drinks, and a full spread of snacks and treats.” Prices are $75 per person for USVI residents and, if space is available, $100 for visitors. That price is all-inclusive and just one of many found at MotorYachtCinnamonBay.com. B I R D’S
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In the opinion of the Bird’s Eye View one of the most beautiful beaches in the world—Devil’s Bay at the Virgin Gorda Baths.
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Meet Cape Air’s Micronesia Team Photos: Joel Tudela
Guam Cape Air Maintenance—left to right: Jason Lilly, Mike Tiong, Frank Salas, Renato Arbaquez, and Paul Connolly, Director of Maintenance
Cape Air operates Micronesia flights with 46-passenger ATR-42 aircraft under the United Express brand.
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Cape Air Saipan, left to right: George Camacho, Melody Meily, Michi Vitches, Kaylynn Laniyo, Isiah Famaw, Edwin Basto, Charles Nicholas, Orlando Santos, Joel Tudela, Lenette Maratita, Carl Santos Photo: Calista Pendergrass
Joel Tudela, Regional Manager, Micronesia and Bird’s Eye View photographer
Cape Air Rota, left to right: Aldine Mendiola, Joseph Omar, Johmar Untalan, Lynn Atalig, MJ Taisacan, Jasmine Ogo, & Calista Pendergrass, Rota Station Manager
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Cape Air crew members conduct a pre-flight briefing. Left to right: Flight Attendant Jamie Matias, Captain Hajime Yoshida and Captain Jared Tanaka.
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FIORE in Maine literally “chases the crush” to ensure the freshest of olive oil. The intricate workmanship of Michael Kane’s Nantucket Lightship Baskets results in stunning works of art. The Provincetown buzz continues around Chef Michele Ragussis at the Crown & Anchor, and St. Croix’s Cottages by the Sea, steps from the crystal waters of the Caribbean, is a perfect choice for honeymooners. For where to stay, eat, play and shop; please call upon our loyal family of advertisers who make the Bird’s Eye View possible. They are all truly remarkable and I can honestly wax poetic about almost every one of them. One last favorite—the BEST guides ever can be found at the Adirondack Lakes and Trails Outfitters. We thank all of our extraordinary advertisers for their support. —Michelle Haynes
BOSTON
Point Lookout Restaurant ............ 74
NANTUCKET
Boston Harbor Hotel ....................... 45
Red Sky Restaurant...................... 66
Barrett’s Tours of Nantucket......... 27
Macdonald & Wood Sotheby’s, Duxbury .................... 47
Sail Acadia ................................... 66
Brass Lantern Inn ......................... 28
Saltmeadow Properties ................ 68
Capt. Tom’s Charters ................... 14
Seafood Ketch Restaurant............ 63
Compass Rose Real Estate ........... 31
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Star Gallery .................................. 67
Dreamland................................... 13
Centerville Pie Co. ........................... 47
Tea House 278 ............................ 62
Faregrounds & Pudley’s Pub ........ 28
John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum........................ 47
Tidewater Motel .......................... 74
Housefitters & Tile Gallery Nantucket ............................ 132
Yellow Umbrella Books .................... 47
Window Panes Home & Gardens .................... 97
Trenton Lobster Pound ................ 60
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Island Properties Real Estate ........ 29 J. Pepper Frazier Real Estate........... 4 Jack Wills ..................................... 31
16 Bay View Hotel ....................... 70
MARTHA’S VINEYARD
Johnstons of Elgin ........................ 19
Bagaduce Music Lending Library ....................... 68
Breakwater Real Estate ................ 44
Just Do It Too Charters ................ 28
Clarion Inn Martha’s Vineyard ..... 34
Maury People Sotheby’s Realty.... 25
The Bayview Oceanfront Hotel & Townhouses ............... 62
The Collection ............................. 39
Camden Harbor Cruises ............... 74
Conroy & Co. Real Estate ............ 39
Michael Kane Lightship Baskets ........................................ 14
Eisenhauer Gallery ......................... 3
Nantucket Beach Chair.................... 27
Flanders Up-Island Real Estate ..... 34
Nantucket Film Festival.................... 21
Fishbones Bar & Grille .................. 35
Nantucket Health Club.................. 101
Harbor View Hotel....................... 44
Nantucket Inns .............................. 101
Hob Knob .................................... 39 Martha’s Vineyard Concert Series ... 38
Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum .......................... 27
Jan Buhrman Kitchen Porch ......... 42
Nantucket Pearl Co. ........................ 19
Karen Overtoom Real Estate ........ 43
Nantucket Stock .............................. 31
Kelley House................................ 44
Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental.......................................... 28
The Country Inn .......................... 74 Fiore Olive Oils & Vinegars .......... 75 Fisherman’s Friend Restaurant............................. 104 Galyn’s Restaurant ....................... 97 Grand Harbor Inn ........................ 70 Great Maine Breakfast ................. 64 The Island Inn, Monhegan ......... 103 Kimball Shop & Boutique ............. 67 Lisa Hall Jewelry .......................... 67 Lord Camden Inn......................... 70 Manor Inn ................................... 68 Morning Glory Bakery ................. 60 Oli’s Trolley .................................. 60 Olad and Owl Charters................ 75 Owls Head Transportation Museum.................................. 75 Pentagöet Inn & Restaurant......... 68
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Lookout Tavern ........................... 35 Martha’s Vineyard Buyer Agents........................... 43
Nobby Clothes Shop .................... 14 Susan Lister Locke Gallery............ 29
Martha’s Vineyard Chamber ........ 34 Martha’s Vineyard Museum ......... 34 Lighthouse Taxi ........................... 93 Ocean View Lounge and Restuarant............................... 35 Vineyard Village Realty ................ 39
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Martha Diebold Real Estate ......... 78
THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
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BVI Tourism Board ..................... 131
340 Real Estate Co. ................... 117
Adirondack White Pine Cabins..... 84
BVI Villa Rental .............................. 2
Islandia Real Estate ...................... 99
Adirondack Lakes and Trails Outfitters ................................ 84
Fort Burt Hotel & Marina ........... 121
Vacation Vistas Villa Rentals......... 99
Sol Y Sombra Villa ..................... 121
Wish Upon A Star Charters ........ 116
Adirondack Regional Art Trail ...... 84
Speedy’s Ferry ........................... 121
Ampersand Bay Resort................. 87
Surfsong Boutique Resort .......... 123
Guide Boat Realty ........................ 87 Hotel Saranac .............................. 89
PROVINCETOWN
ST. THOMAS Calypso Realty ........................... 119
THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS ST. CROIX
Inter Island Boat Sevices ............ 119
Arawak Bay ............................... 110
VIEQUES
Bubala’s by the Bay.......................... 52
The Buccaneer ........................... 114
Black Beard Sports ..................... 109
Crown & Anchor ............................. 49
Calabash Real Estate .................. 110
Vieques Flowers & Gifts ............. 109
Local 186 burgers & beer ................ 52
Cane Bay Dive Shop .................. 114
Provincetown Chamber................. 102
Chenay Bay Beach Resort .......... 105
Provincetown Tourism Board........... 95
Cottages by the Sea................... 110
The Red Inn ................................. 58
Crucian Gold ............................. 113
Seashore Point Provincetown....... 58
Palms at Pelican Cove ................... 105
Schooner Hindu ........................... 52
Rattan Inn...................................... 113
Yolk Restaurant ........................... 49
VERMONT Marble West Inn.............................. 70 McWaynes Jewelers ........................ 83 The Red Clover Inn & Restaurant ............................... 81 Three Stallion Inn......................... 83 Vermont Horse Country Real Estate .............................. 82 Williamson Group Sotheby’s Realty. ..................... 81
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