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ummer is upon us and for the next eight weeks our hub cities and vacation destinations are buzzing with activity. The skies and airports are busy and the focus is on ensuring travelers get where they need to go seamlessly and as always, most importantly, safely. Our hope is your vacation really begins with Cape Air and we view this as our opportunity to be less about serving merely as your mode of transportation and more about sharing Next stop Provincetown, Captain Dan at Boston’s Logan International Airport our passion for aviation as we showcase our beautiful destinations. Our MOCHA HAGoTDI* brand of service begins the moment you arrive at our ticket counter. We also realize how vital it is that you make your important connections but busy airports can come with delays and our front line staff is prepared with options and backup plans. The sagest advice I can share is pretty much the usual, get to the airport early, beware of tight connections and perhaps one of the hardest to heed, try and hold on to a sense of humor. Boston travelers will see me on weekends at Logan International Airport as I begin my 26th summer of flying passengers. One of the best parts of my job at Cape Air is greeting all of you planeside. As always, thanks for flying and if you need me I am an email away.
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his eighties.” Ahhh—the innocence of youth. I begged off (for now) but if you are looking for a vertical challenge, check out Bar Harbor’s top-rated outdoor adventure. For first timers, kids or ahem, seniors, a rock climb or a more grounded guided hike could be the high point of your summer. Also in this issue a long overdue redo for two Martha’s Vineyard movie theaters thanks to the entrepreneurial tenacity of Mark Snider. The support he managed to rally has changed the face of Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven and you can now enjoy a classic summer movie, followed by ice cream on the bench while you watch the world go by. The Nantucket Comedy Festival honors the late, great Anne Meara this summer. Like many of you, Stiller and Meara, by way of Ed Sullivan, shared a place in my living room on Sunday nights. Brash, loud and a funny foil to her beloved Jerry; I will always remember the way she could make my father laugh. When I finally had the opportunity to meet Anne Meara, I found her surprisingly low key and almost shy. Then Jerry came walking up to us and she was off and we were laughing until the tears ran. “It is a sad day without a good laugh,” said a wise man. Here’s wishing you and yours many laughs for the next glorious eight weeks of summer.
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p close and personal with the mightiest creatures in the sea — for over thirty years `summer visitors from across the globe have made their way to the Cape-tip town of Provincetown for a front row seat to one of the closest whale watching ports on the east coast. To better appreciate your experience, an experienced naturalist joins every whale watching trip. Among them marine biologist, Dr. Carole Carlson, who for thirty-five years has been one of the on-board scientists.
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“It never gets old for me. The first time we see the spout, splash and eruption of water you can hear the excitement of the oohs and aahs. It is like hearing the ocean breathing and everyday is a new adventure. As a scientist I am always learning something new about the whales, some of whom we have been following for decades.” “Trips like these are invaluable to our knowledge and ongoing scientific research of the world’s whale population,” says Richard Delaney, who heads the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies one of the nation’s major marine research facilities. “Almost every whale seen by visitors on board the whale watch trips is part of our thirtyfive year old data base. Ship strikes and entanglements are some of the biggest threats to the whale population but with our on-going data base we can track their migratory patterns. Working with maritime officials we were able to shift the shipping lanes and reduce ship strikes by 58%.” Delaney believes whale watching enterprises like the
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Photos courtesy of the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies Sadly as we went to press in June humpback whale “Spinnaker,” shown disentangled in this May photo, was found dead off the Maine coast. “We have been studying Spinnaker since her year of birth as part of our Gulf of Maine population research, and have also been part of three separate events to disentangle her from fishing gear. Her death comes as difficult news, particularly after our latest disentanglement effort, but it is also a rare opportunity to document what happened and to attempt to determine exactly why she died. Such information is critical for understanding entanglement impacts and identifying the most effective actions for preventing future deaths,” said Jooke Robbins of the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies.
Dolphin Fleet can play an important role in whale protection. “We have moved from whale hunting to whale watching and when it is done responsibly these trips are invaluable in raising public awareness while at the same time providing vital research data.” The Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch offers daily departures to the whales including a twofer, a chance to watch the whales and enjoy the colors of a Provincetown sunset. Plan on spending at least three to four hours to enjoy an experience that will last a lifetime. Advance reservations are definitely a good idea at whalewatch.com Marine Biologist Dr. Carole Carlson is one of the scientists accompanying every whale watch. The Dolphin Fleet works closely Whale SENSE, a voluntary education and recognition program offered to commercial whale watching companies. Whale SENSE recognizes whale watching companies committed to responsible practices.
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Richard Delaney, Executive Director of Provincetown’s Center for Coastal Studies with Scott Landry, director of the Marine Animal Entanglement Response program.
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am standing on the Provincetown Pier waiting to board The Dolphin VIII for a whale watch. “There’s free Dramamine on board,” says the woman taking my ticket. “It’s right on the snack bar. Free Dramamine!” There’s a 30 knot wind coming out of the northwest, and as a lifelong Cape Codder, I know Cape Cod Bay is going to be rockin’ and rollin’. I get on board and grab the Dramamine. Better safe than sorry…
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The captain sounds the horn three times and we’re off. Next to us, a group of tourists from China is eating a bacon and egg breakfast. A teenage girl is practicing her ballet, using the rail for a barre. “Welcome aboard. It’s a beautiful summer day!” says naturalist Dennis Minsky over the loudspeaker. Every whale watch trip has a scientist on board to educate passengers in the ways of the humpback, minke, pilot and the endangered North Atlantic right whales.”These whales are migratory,” Minsky says. “They spend the winter in the Caribbean, because they’re not stupid.” But the crystal clear Caribbean waters are no place to find food, so the whales make their way up to the Cape in summer, each one eating about a ton of fish a day. And to the whales, Stellwagen Bank at the mouth of Massachusetts Bay is like an allyou-can-eat buffet. “Each animal has a distinct pattern on the underside of
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its tail,” says Minsky. “Not unlike a human fingerprint.” Naturalists from the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown catalogue each whale they see and give them names like Giraffe, Zebra and Salt. “We see many of the same whales again and again,” Minsky says. “We’ve documented whole families for generations. This is the beststudied whale population in the country.” The Dolphin fleet was home to the very first whale-watching boats on the east coast beginning 40 years ago when Captain Al Avellar took Provincetown kids out his fishing boat to see the whales. Little did he know he was starting an industry. More than 2 million people each year pay to ogle the playful cetaceans, making whale watching a $100 million business in New England alone. The Dolphin captains are experts at finding the big beasts and sure enough, once we get past the mouth of the bay, our captain spies a small pod of humpbacks. As our boat pulls up close to the trio, we can see the whales blowing, and diving — flipping their tails in the air to go deeper into the ocean. “The humpbacks are real crowd pleasers,” Minsky tells us. “They are not bothered by the boat at all.” Or all the attention, because the passengers are crowded along the rail with their cameras trained on the behemoths, which obligingly come right up to the bow of the ship. Humpbacks are one of the largest species of whales, with adults measuring between 40-50 feet and weighing in at around 79,000 pounds. It is a breathtaking sight. “We follow an exact protocol for interacting with the whales,” Minsky says. “Basically we try not to bother them or affect their behavior either positively or negatively.” The captain follows the trio of whales around for about a half-hour, making sure everyone has seen the humpbacks, and gotten their pictures. In the 1800s, Provincetown was a center of the whaling industry that hunted the huge mammals nearly to extinction. Now tens of thousands of passengers from all over the world come to admire the majestic creatures. “The harbor has always been the heart of Provincetown,” Minsky says. “It was a fishing town. It was a whaling town. Now it’s a whale-watching town.” So grab a camera and binoculars and go—the whales are out there waiting! whalewatch.com
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GETTING AWAY FROM IT ALL IN PROVINCETOWN
By Michelle Haynes
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Long Point, Provincetown
rovincetown is a gawker’s paradise but make sure to take time to look past ‘Cher’ on the scooter. The extraordinary and singular beauty of the Cape-tip town can get lost in the town’s well deserved ‘party town’ reputation. Minutes from the music, dance, theatre and 24-7 nonstop parade, visitors can experience miles of dunes, a deserted island or a walk in the woods where it is pretty much you and the squirrels. Captured here by award-winning photographer Charles Fields, all of these Provincetown locations are within easy reach in a town that is only a mile and a half long and five minutes from your Cape Air arrival at the Provincetown Airport.
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Photos: Charles Fields Lifeguards warm up at Provincetown’s award-winning Race Point Beach
You can cross the jetty to Long Point (a careful 40 minute walk)to find your own private beach
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When you REALLY want ‘off the grid’ take the path thru the famed Provincetown dunes to your own private stretch of the Atlantic. A magical day for those in good shape. From road to ocean it is about 45 minutes up and down the soft sands of the dunes. Bring water, food and socks, the sand gets hot. You can also let Art’s Dune Tours do the work. They make several trips a day including a sunset ride.
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By Michelle Haynes t is the biggest party of the year, not only for Provincetown but pretty much for Cape Cod and beyond. Thousands and thousands of folks line the mile-long parade route to celebrate life, fun, freedom to be, and anything else you can think of. Although gay with a capital ‘G’ rules the day, the parade is a one for all affair and everyone gets in the spirit of the day. This is certainly true this summer with a parade theme of Candyland. Who among us had not taken the shortcut through the Gumdrop Forest? Spectators are invited to join the folks in costume so the sidelines are as fun as the gang making the trek down the street.
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Now, I got in trouble for this last year when I said if you had not made your inn reservation for Carnival Week do not even think of staying the night as all the inns are full, so let me amend this. It is a busy week so book this very minute and do check for last minute cancellations at: ptownchamber.com or ptown.org
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Stars Shine in Provincetown
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how impresario Mark Cortale and Mr. Broadway, SiriusXM’s Seth Rudetsky have outdone themselves this season. Leading their concert series this summer are the IT couple, Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker. She made her Broadway debut as Annie and went on to international fame as Sex in the City’s Carrie Bradshaw. His indelible Ferris Bueller made Broderick the poster boy for a worldwide audience of teenagers. On the stage of Provincetown’s Town Hall this superstar couple will sing, dish and share the Broadway romance that began with the award-winning, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Catch them at either of two, sure to sell out, shows on August 17th at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm. Another power couple making their Provincetown debut is Tony and Emmy award-winning star Neil Patrick Harris joined by his husband David Burtka. Once again with Rudetsky as pianist/host, the pair will perform two shows August 10th at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm.
She broke our hearts as Bess in the recent Broadway revival of Porgy and Bess, Audra McDonald won an unprecedented six Tony awards. Accompanied by Rudetsky, she will appear for one show on August 24th at 6:30 pm. The rest of the summer lineup includes Sutton Foster, Lea Delaria, Sam Harris, Roslyn Kind, Norm Lewis, Kerry Butler, Marilyn Maye, with Billy Stritch and Alice Ripley & Emily Skinner. For a full lineup and ticket information check out ptownarthouse.com
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Anthony Rapp, from the original cast of the Broadway hit, ‘Rent’ and author of ‘Without You: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and the Musical Rent’
The ‘Center Square’—Oh he of quick wit-actor, writer and raconteur, Bruce Vilanch
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ruce Vilanch, the writer-actor-comedian with the wild mop of blond hair and big red glasses, brings his hilarious shtick to The Provincetown Theater this summer to coincide with the town’s raucous Carnival Week. “It’s my favorite time to be in Provincetown,” said Vilanch. “The town is full of people all having a jolly time in close quarters. I love the spirit of the place, the non-judgmental, everyone-having-agood-time uniqueness of it. Leave your attitude at the border and have fun!” Vilanch is perhaps best known for his years as ‘Center Square’ on the TV hit The Hollywood Squares. What you may not know is that he was the long time writer for the Academy Awards telecasts (mostly for host Billy Crystal), and penned scripts for the Emmy Awards, the Tony Awards, and Bette Midler’s performances. For seven seasons he was Edna Turnblad in the touring company of Hairspray and is currently is writing a musical showcasing the music of Petula Clark. As for his Provincetown show, Vilanch says, “It’s not stand up, it’s sit down,” he joked. “I tell stories about things I’m doing, show biz stuff, and current events. Provincetown is always a fascinating subject so I prowl around a lot to find material. There are so many things I’ve witnessed in that town, so many things that make it unique and hilarious.”
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Also coming to the theater this summer, the offBroadway comedy Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man, from producer Shawn Nightingale. “It’s cute, almost charming in a weird way,” Nightingale said. The play has been running for 18 months off-Broadway with a Las Vegas opening soon to come. “Our audiences have been mostly women,” Nightingale said. “A lot of bridal parties who come have a ball!” Also on the bill this summer Adam Pascal (Rent) and Telly Leung (Glee and Godspell) and the awardwinning Sibling Revelry starring Ann Hampton Callaway & Liz Callaway. provincetowntheater.org
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Based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel, the musical ‘Carrie’ hasn’t been seen since its legendary 1988 Broadway production. Now, the show’s original creators have set this gripping tale in today’s time, delivering a powerful message about bullying and acceptance. Performed in the former Provincetown High School auditorium, for this interactive theatrical performance the audience is invited to attend prom and fully commit to the world of ‘Carrie The Musical’ for what is described as a night you will never forget. ‘Carrie The Musical’ — Mondays through Wednesdays at 7 pm June 29th – September 9th PeregrineTheatre.com
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On the south side of Nantucket, Madequecham is described as one the most peaceful beaches on the island — with more seals than humans.
Once the lifeguards leave, the kids take over. Found at the eastern end of Nantucket, ‘Sconset features a wide-open stretch of sand and is a perfect stop following a six-mile ride from town along the island’s scenic bike path.
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Not just any sand castle.. Jetties Beach where for over four decades the Nantucket Island School of Design has hosted the Annual Sand Castle and Sculpture Contest
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Who gets a bite first? You need an, easy to get, beach permit and 4-wheel to get to Great Point and if one loves to fish and the other doesn’t Great Point is part of the Coatue Wildlife Refuge offering tours of the nearby lighthouse.
Surfside Beach on the south side is one of the Nantucket’s most popular beaches. Easy to park your car or bike with plenty of surf along with lifeguards and a refreshment stand.
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NANTUCKET COMEDY FESTIVAL—JULY 15-18, 2015 Photo: © Kit Noble Photography
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By Michelle Haynes
Caroline Rhea—’Sabrina the Teenage Witch’
ach year the Nantucket Comedy Festival honors a person with what some may say is a dubious title –The Man from Nantucket Award. Former winners include the hilarious curmudgeon Lewis Black and, at the opposite end of that spectrum the cerebral but equally as funny Dick Cavett. This summer the choice was obvious, the funny lady who made Nantucket her home, and was a long time supporter of the Comedy Festival. The late Anne Meara was a brilliant actress and writer who made us laugh-a lot. She even managed to crack up Ed Sullivan in her many appearances with her sidekick husband Jerry Stiller. “Anne Meara was truly an American original. Life was a stage to Anne — a stage that she would inhabit effortlessly with a countless crowd touched by her spirit and comedic genius,” says Kevin Flynn, founder and Executive Director of the festival. “I have never laughed as hard or as loud as when I was hanging out with Anne Meara. Jerry and Anne were featured in the very first Nantucket Comedy Festival Night back in 2008. I will forever be in their debt for helping me get this all started. They made the whole thing possible by lending their name and celebrity to our fundraising efforts. Once Anne and Jerry were involved other performers and celebrities jumped right in. Yet for all the laughs I have shared with Anne my favorite memory was the kindness that she showed my daughter Caitlin when she was just a 5 year old little girl. The two sat holding hands watching Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” as Anne explained it all to her. My daughter has been a theater lover, a Shakespeare lover, and like me an Anne Meara lover ever since.
She was an amazing friend to me both personally and professionally and I will miss her dearly. Anne Meara, an American original.“ Also appearing at the festival are the irreverent and, always politically incorrect, movie making duo, the Farrelly Brothers, and an all grown up Sabrina the Teenage Witch, comedienne Caroline Rhea with her acclaimed one-woman show who, in show biz parlance “killed” at last year’s festival. They are joined by a cast of comics who volunteer their time for a cause near and dear to the heart of director Kevin Flynn. “The Festival is such a great time and enjoyed and embraced by the community. Our year round educational program for kids and teens, Standup & Learn is supported by the festival and growing each year to include more and more students who are able to put a standup routine and final performance together in only 3 days!
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Festival favorites, the Farrelly Brothers — ‘Something About Mary;’ ‘Dumb and Dumber.’
The man in charge makes a point, Comedy Festival founder and stand-up comic Kevin Flynn Photo: © Kit Noble Photography Yes, they can be funny—Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough of MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe’
It helps the students build confidence and selfesteem all while having a few good laughs.” Fun, laughter and support of a great cause, tickets at nantucketcomedyfestival.org * Reader’s Digest feature for a bazillion years
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Downsizing–Nantucket Style
By Michelle Haynes
Photos: Terry Pommett
Photographer Terry Pommett and author Leslie Linsley set the stage
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eep, donate, or pitch —be it a drawer, a closet or the entire house —we have all participated in the often painful exercise of dealing with our “stuff.” As we boomers move towards the next chapter, (notice I did not say ‘last’) with kids gone, retirement approaching or what have you, we are faced with that ubiquitous word that moved from corporate to home, ‘downsizing.’ Nantucket duo Leslie Linsley
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By Gayle Fee
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John Shea stars as Ahab in the stage adaptation of ‘Moby Dick’ at the Nantucket Whaling Museum.
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Actor John Shea directors at the Nantucket Theatre Workshop.
ctor John Shea landed on Nantucket for the first time as a 19-year-old college student looking for a job in the summer of 1968. Two hours after stepping off the ferry he unexpectedly found himself onstage in the Nantucket Theatre Workshop’s production of Juno and the Paycock. And the rest, as they say, is history. “It was my first night on the island and by chance or by fate, I found myself at the Straight Wharf Theatre. I met the director. He was short one man. He asked me ‘Shea, can you do an Irish accent?’ and he put me onstage.”
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Forty years later, Shea is one of the busiest actors in Hollywood, playing everyone from Lex Luthor in the old Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman to Leighton Meester’s dad in Gossip Girl. A veteran of nearly 80 films and TV shows, Shea became the artistic director of what is now called the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket, the same company where he got his start in the acting biz. “When they asked me to take over the position, I thought it would be a really good way to go full circle and give back to the theater that helped launch me,” he said. After landing a role in the upcoming TNT political drama Agent X, Shea is stepping down to become theater artistic director emeritus. But he is still deeply involved in the theater, which produces nine major productions every summer. This season’s lineup includes Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods, Neil Simon’s Rumors, Harold Pinter’s Betrayal, Steel Magnolias and the rousing musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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“We try to mix it up every summer,” Shea said. “Do some classics, comedies, dramas. I still have a home in New York, so I see a lot of theater and I’m constantly scouting productions. We are always searching for new plays to bring to our audience.” In August, the actor will direct and star in what has become an annual tradition—a stage adaptation of Moby Dick at the Nantucket Whaling Museum—a collaboration between the theater company and the Nantucket Historical Association. “I play Ahab,” he said. “We turn the theater into the Pequod and we perform the show under the skeleton of a 50-foot sperm whale. It’s really cool and is one of the major things we focus on every summer.” Five years ago, he and his wife, artist Melissa MacLeod, and their two kids made the island their permanent home. “It’s extremely romantic,” he said. “The area where we live, maybe 50 people live there all winter. I feel like a lonely soul at the edge of the universe. For more information on the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket go to theatreworkshop.com.
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JOHN SHEA’S FAVE S ON NANTUCKET By Gayle Fee
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Q: Favorite Beach?
A: I swim in ‘Sconset where my house is. I love jumping in the ocean and have the currents take me down the beach. I feel like an Olympic swimmer, floating along with the seals swimming next to me. I used to be a lifeguard on Nantucket so I swim in the ocean every day. I wear fins and headgear. I feel just like a seal. Q: Best thing to do that’s not in the guide books. Cisco Beach
Q: What’s your favorite thing to do on the island?
A: Unlike Martha’s Vineyard, where most of the beaches are privately owned, on Nantucket the beaches are free and forever wild. There’s 50 miles of them and they are some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. If I were a wanderer coming to Nantucket, I’d go right to the ocean. If it’s too cold, just walk and lose yourself in miles and miles of sand.
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A: Wander in the moors. There’s the periphery of the island, and that’s the sandy beaches. But then there’s the unexplored heart of the island, the forests, the ponds, the dirt roads and the moors. I would take a bike out there and lose myself in the moors and explore the quiet natural beauty.
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traditional B&B combining old world charm with a definite ‘now’ flair, Nantucket’s Brass Lantern Inn has carefully navigated renovations that retain the look of a quintessential island inn, while bringing the interior into the 21st century. Bright and light, the fifteen-room inn also features a two-bedroom family suite complete with sitting room and two bedrooms, making this the perfect choice for two couples or a family. The inn also has a special room set aside for those who absolutely cannot be separated from their dogs.* Home baked muffins, cereal and fruit await you in the morning with fresh cookies for your snacking pleasure in the afternoon. The quiet side street location could not be more perfect as you are only minutes from busy Main Street. Rates in high season are around $385 per night and, tuck this bargain nugget away for fall —the midweek room rates drop to around $145 per night. A friendly staff is always on hand to answer your, “What to do?” questions. Specials and package rates also offered and can be found at brasslanternnantucket.com *Take the pooch on Nantucket Airlines on flights between Hyannis and Nantucket. Check out the pet policy at nantucketairlines.com
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STOVE BY A WHALE: 20 MEN, 3 BOATS, 96 DAYS Photo courtesy of the Nantucket Historical Association. The real Essex First Mate Owen Chase
Hollywood version Chris Hemsworth
Nat Philbrick’s bestselling book and a soon to come Hollywood movie significantly raised the profile of the Essex, but Harrison says Essex fame is not new. “This maritime
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he dramatic story of the whale ship Essex is bringing crowds through the doors of Nantucket’s Whaling Museum. “I think we need to tweak that light a bit. It is sending a little too much glare on the glass.” No detail is too small for historian and curator, Michael Harrison, the man behind the runaway hit eclipsing a day at the beach for Nantucket visitors. “This is an amazing maritime story,” say Harrison. “We take you on a journey where you can assume the role of one of the men, sit in a replica of the boat and imagine yourself in the middle of the Pacific for 96 days. This was an amazing feat of seamanship by a group of sailors forced to make hard decisions in an attempt to survive the journey.”
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disaster was actually more well-known in the 19th century than it is today, for what those men accomplished, in crossing thousands of miles of ocean with only rudimentary navigation tools, spread around the world and inspired Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. The dramatic before, during and after Essex tale unfolds daily at the Whaling Museum. nha.org
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Do not wait for a rainy day to re-live the tale of the Essex at the fascinating Nantucket Whaling Museum just off the cobblestoned Main Street.
The Nantucket Historical Association is offering a ninety-minute walking tour of locations directly relating to the crew of the ill-fated whale ship Essex. This harrowing true story of a Nantucket whale ship stove by a whale in the Pacific Ocean will be released as a major motion picture this December by Academy Awardwinning director Ron Howard. The official In the Heart of the Sea walking tour runs daily through the fall and meets in the Whaling Museum lobby at 13 Broad Street. Tickets are sold at the Whaling Museum front desk on a first-come, first-served basis for $10. The tour operates rain or shine.
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Greg is kind enough to share the location that long time Nantucketers did not even know about: Head out to Madaket Road and on the left near the turn for Crooked Lane there is a small parking area and a thick grove of bamboo with a small path that leads to the meadow.
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NANTUCKET Photo: Kim Corkran Look elsewhere for fancy but the Nantucket Pharmacy counter offers some of the best bargains on the island. At around the $5 to $7 mark, grilled cheese, tuna melt, old fashioned frappes and hot fudge sundaes and if you wish, Girl Scout Thin Mint Ice Cream. (that was really the name)
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Photo: Š Kit Noble Photography Who needs Facebook? Need a used bike, a job, a room, a fishing trip? Find where and what, on everything on the bulletin board in the heart of Main Street.
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Far from the maddening crowd, four-and-a-half-year-old Jacob takes a time out for bubble blowing
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NANTUCKET STOP FOR HIGH FASHION Photo: Cary Hazlegrove/NantucketStock.com Fashion Maven, Leslee Shupe at her shop on South Beach Street, Nantucket
pieces and designs she calls “boho luxe.” “We have some beautiful tunics, hand embroidered in the Ukraine. The are very bohemian with beautiful colors. Gingham is also a big trend. Blackand-white checks, much like the one Dawn Wells wore on the vintage Gilligan’s Island sitcom, will be all over the Nantucket” Shupe said. “Everyone knows us at the airport,” she laughed. “I’m the lthough there are lots of t-shirts and flip flops spotted one on Cape Air with along Main Street, according to Leslee Shupe, owner of the big blue IKEA the fashionable Serenella boutique, Nantucket women bag in one arm and are just as stylish as their counterparts in New York, my dog in the other. Boston and beyond. I can have anything “Island women are very chic. The style is understated, but very from a $250,000 sable chic with a Yankee sensibility,” said Shupe. “They’re not over the to an $80 pair of top. This is not Palm Beach. They aren’t typically dressed formally, Adidas in that bag. I Mary Ann was but on Nantucket they dress. Certainly.” love bringing these ahead of her time on And these stylish women flock to Shupe’s shop to find runway things to my clients ‘Gilligan’s Island.’ Gingham is red hot who are on the island ready-to-wear and chic beach essentials by dozens of European this season. designers including Bottega Veneta, and Roberto Cavalli, along for the summer with Stella McCartney, and Jade Jagger. to experience the beauty of Shupe started doing “pop-up” shops at the White Elephant Hotel Nantucket. And what more can and the success of those shows led to Serenella where this summer you say about Nantucket?” Shupe is stocking lots of gingham, bold florals, military-inspired serenella-boston.com
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hanks to public television Nantucket photographer Kit Noble is seeing a resurgence of his evocative love letter to Nantucket. The film Nantucket by Nature showcases the island’s four seasons supported by an original score recorded by local musicians. The award-winning film is aptly described as a “remarkable chronicle of Nantucket in all its natural, jaw-dropping glory” and is now being re-shown at PBS stations around the country. In a total plug for a member of the Bird’s Eye View family of photographers the DVD can be yours for $20 (includes shipping) at nantucketfilms.com.
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No two alike on Martha’s Vineyard By Michelle Haynes
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residents and fishermen, movie stars and just plain folks, along with extraordinary natural beauty—the island’s diversity is one of Martha’s Vineyard’s greatest attractions and that goes for visitors as well as geography. The red clay of the Aquinnah Cliffs, home to the Wampanoag tribe, is rich in history, and a bonanza for locally made gifts. Then lunch with a view of the cliffs, sea and sky. The nearby town of Chilmark and the village of Menemsha has a free and open to everyone beach, and if you are a Jaws aficionado you may find yourself expecting Captain Quint, for this little harbor is the scene of the trio’s fateful departure. Bring a blanket and picnic and hunker down in a quiet corner for a pretty dramatic sunset. In stark contrast are the stately white columned houses in the bustling town of Edgartown. Red roses bloom everywhere in the waterfront town with a firm hold on tradition. During an early morning
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walk it is easy to slide into the feel of the 1900s seafaring days. Let’s hear it for the Methodists! In the mid-1800s Oak Bluffs was actually a huge tent site for thousands of Methodists who set up their own version of a tent city for their followers which evolved into a picturesque settlement of gingerbread cottages. Oak Bluffs enjoys a rich history as a welcoming summer haven for African-Americans. Do not leave here without experiencing a personally escorted tour of the African-American Heritage Trail. Busy Vineyard Haven is a perfect walk about town and one of the best people-watching spots on the island, especially when the boat arrives from the mainland. You can easily move far from the maddening crowd to nearby Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, a treasure of a nature preserve with miles of hiking trails. Check out their full moon paddling adventures on Sengekontacket Pond (dare you to pronounce it!) Farmer’s markets and an epic agricultural fair in August, where everybody and anybody goes (including the First Families) are
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just two of the major attractions in the town of West Tisbury. A visit to Alley’s General Store is a glorious throwback. Right next door is the delectable 7a Foods. (Yes, that is the name). Take your lunch to the spectacular nearby Polly Hill Arboretum where your picnic table awaits. mvy.com
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Aquinnah is a regular stop for the Martha’s Vineyard Regional Transit Authority (VTA) offering rides across the island. The price is right, with fares round $1.25. vineyardtransit.com
Lighthouse on the move — 400 tons moved 129 feet
ow does one move a 160-year-old light house? Answer—very carefully. An engineering marvel happened this spring when historic Gay Head Light, about to fall victim to Mother Nature, was moved 129 feet back from the eroding cliff. One of the oldest revolving lighthouses in the country was on the brink of falling to the sea and there was no way the town of Aquinnah and the rest of the Martha’s Vineyard community could let that happen. To the rescue—the Save the Gay Head Lighthouse committee—and in a few years this dedicated group’s relentless fund raising efforts netted them the 3-plus million dollars to get the job done. The national landmark is back in action as a navigation aid and as a, not to be missed, visitor attraction. Make the trip to Aquinnah and pay homage to a small but mighty group of people who managed to move a mountain in the shape of a lighthouse.
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MARTHA’S VINEYARD BOOK FESTIVAL– AUGUST 1 & 2 Edgartown’s Harbor View Hotel and the Chilmark Community Center
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New York Times columnist Charles Blow— ”Fire Shut Up in My Bones”
Bestselling author Erik Larson with his latest— “Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania” Photo: William Lazarus
Meet your favorite author Tony Horwitz (Midnight Rising)
Book Festival founder Suellen Lazarus & author Linda Greenlaw (The Hungry Ocean)
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the island’s Bunch of Grapes bookstore. “So much is changing in publishing and I know that digital media is here to stay, but our event celebrates authors, the printed page and our independent book sellers, so you can hear from your favorite author and get a personally signed copy of their book. We have some big blockbusters but we also love to bring attention to writers that folks may not know about.” Panel discussions, book readings and face time with the writers all happen at a festival described by the Boston Globe as “One of New England’s can’t miss events of the summer.” Saving best for last, the festival is free to one and all but bring your checkbook or credit card, for you are going to want to leave with a personally autographed book under your arm. mvbookfestival.com
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THE REVOLUTION WILL BE TELEVISED Coming to Martha’s Vineyard this summer: Stanley Nelson’s film The Black Panthers: Vanguard of a Revolution
By Rebecca M. Alvin
Photo courtesy of Pirkle Jones and Ruth-Marion Baruch.
n the opening of the film The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution, an old parable is used to explain the perception of the Black Panthers in 2015. In the story, three blind men are asked to describe an elephant only through what they can feel. One man feels only the side of the animal, another feels only the tusk and the third feels only the trunk. Naturally, everyone comes up with an entirely different description of the elephant, but each one is as true as it is false. “Depending on whom you are and where you are coming from is how you look at the Panthers,” explains director Stanley Nelson. “For example, you couldn’t have hip-hop without the Panthers; so there’s a whole generation that romanticized the Panthers. We wanted to appeal to those people and to have them have a new understanding of the Panthers...by showing them in all their reality, warts and all.” The period covers 1966-1972, what Nelson describes as the Panthers’ heyday. Much of the early footage shows Panthers railing against police brutality, bringing with it bittersweet nostalgia because while the spirit of activism and the revolutionary impulse of the era appears gone, the issues at the heart of the Panthers’ rallies are still with us.
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The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution —Director Stanley Nelson
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Photo courtesy of Stephen Shames. Panthers on parade at Free Huey rally in De Fremery Park, Oakland, July 28, 1968. Photo courtesy of Stephen Shames. The walk to school in Oakland circa 1967 Photo courtesy of Stephen Shames.
“I think it was a revolution that didn’t happen or a revolution that was lost—can you lose a revolution?” Nelson theorizes. “I was a young guy then, and we definitely thought we were in the middle of a revolution. It was a huge seismic shift, a cultural revolution.” With ongoing tensions between police and the public, the need to remind people that “black lives matter,” and the ever widening gap between the haves and have-nots in America, the Panthers clearly did not win their revolution, even with a black president in office. And yet there is a lasting legacy that is undeniable.
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“They changed the culture of African-Americans and of Americans, and of the world,” Nelson explains. “Like in the Civil Rights movement they were saying, ‘we’re going to be so polite that you’re going to know we’re human beings and you’re going to see that things have to change.’ The Panthers said, ‘We’re going to throw all of that out. We’re here and you have to accept that.’ And that was a very different way of looking at ourselves and our place in the world.” Nelson, who has an astounding record of eight feature-length documentaries at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, (including this one and his personal documentary about the history of African-Americans in Oaks Bluff, A Place of Our Own (2004), says he looks forward to screening this film on the Vineyard this August, in advance of its theatrical opening at Film Forum in New York (Sept. 2) The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution airs on PBS next winter, after limited release in theaters this fall.
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A Tale of Two Theatres
A new look for Vineyard’s Haven’s Capawock Theatre Photos courtesy of the Pie Chicks
The moving force behind the Martha’s Vineyard’s Theatre Foundation. Mark Snider, who owns and operates two resorts, Edgartown’s award-winning oceanside resort the Winnetu, and The Nantucket, one of the newest hotels on the neighboring vacation island.
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hese are not just buildings. Movie theaters play an important role in the fabric of our communities. Have dinner, see a movie followed by ice cream; traditions we needed to bring back to Martha’s Vineyard.” Indefatigable businessman Mark Snider set his sights on bringing Martha’s Vineyard’s crumbling movie houses back to life and launched a campaign heard round the world. Vineyard Haven’s Capawock opened in 1913, and the Strand in Oak Bluffs in 1915 but time and neglect took its toll until Snider gathered a group of like-minded folks who opened their checkbooks and launched a campaign that soon attracted a huge following of supporters from both on and off the island. Now, $815,000 later, the theatres are again open for business. “From twenty dollar donations on up, people have given their hearts to this cause,” says Snider. “The trades people worked tirelessly to ensure the theatres would be ready for audiences to walk through the doors in time for summer.” The theatres showcase first-run movies with state-ofthe-art sound, projection, and air conditioning. Another feature, singular to the Vineyard, is all of the usual movie snacks (for those who care, non-GMO popcorn,) along with homemade cookies by the Vineyard’s Pie Chicks. The View’s favorite non-word applies here; their cookies (and pies) are swoon-worthy. For movie schedules, your ‘go to’ place is mvfilmsociety.com and if you want to join the cause, and no donation is too little, mvtheatrefoundation.org.
Before or after the movie in Oak Bluffs grab a ride on the historic Flying Horses Carousel, the oldest continuously operating carousel in the country. (you do not have to be a kid to ride)
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Frame it, wear it or carry it, Michael Johnson’s ‘Joy’ is everywhere. Photo: Cynthia Dasilva
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was there in the exact right moment to capture that millisecond in time,” says Johnson, describing the press of the button that changed his life. Shot in 2010, the picture Johnson dubbed Joy, caught a scene played all summer long on the Oak Bluffs beach known as Inkwell, which for many decades has been a popular beach for vacationing African-Americans. “The group is led by a core group of elder African-American women, the Oak Bluffs Polar Bears, like the traditional Polar Bears but summer only,” says Johnson. “They meet regularly as a group to exercise, chant and joyfully greet the day with uplifted arms. Any and all are welcome to join the morning celebration at 7:30 am thru Labor Day.
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Johnson’s ‘Joy’ image is now found on everything from posters to T-shirts to beach totes. “Everywhere I go people relate to it,” says Johnson. “I am finding that folks are drawn to the image in a way that goes way past the fact that it is connected to Martha’s Vineyard.” Experience ‘Joy’ for yourself, along with a look at Michael Johnson’s other work at michaeljimage.com
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The program also works with at-risk youth and Galazzi says the confidence and sense of accomplishment that occurs when these young people are able to build their own boat is truly rewarding. “Many of these kids never held a saw before and at the end of the course they are so much more at ease with themselves and their teachers.” The Maritime Museum is pretty much nirvana for boat lovers with everything from Catboats to Beetle Cats along with the back stories that go with them. You can also take advantage of sailing and boating classes offered throughout the summer and fall. Says Galazzi, “Cape Cod has a rich maritime history and we invite people to come and enjoy the first museum dedicated to telling their story.” capecodmaritimemuseum.org
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SHARKS IN THE PARK, SEALS IN THE SHOPS, AND LOBSTERS IN THE CHURCH A typical summer day for Chatham, Cape Cod
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n a small corner of Cape Cod is the seaside town of Chatham where old-fashioned New England traditions continue to flourish. The free to one and all Friday band concerts have been pulling in people of all ages since the war ended—that would be WWII. Just down the street is another long-time Chatham trademark, dating back some 38 years and showing no sign of abating, the lobster roll supper at the First United Methodist Church. “We are seeing second and third generations of families coming back year after year to enjoy their summer lobster roll,” says Reverend and Pastor Nancy G. Bischoff. “For us it is a part of the giving back to the community and the chance to create a good small town experience for our visitors including the staggering number of international visitors, somewhere around 15 percent, hailing from all over the world.” Keeping things interesting in town is the non-traditional scene on the lawn of Chatham’s historic public library in the center of Main Street, where Chatham artists found a rather novel alternative to canvas by painting and creating sharks. There are forty-five shark renditions in place and ready for viewing through Labor Day. The sharks are not to be confused with the thirty-six seals found in the shops, ready for visitors to “hunt.” Prizes await the winners from the Chatham Merchants Association. Seal contest info at chathammerchants.com.
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Fridays, 5 pm to 7 pm (or until they run out!) Lobster Salad Roll, Cole Slaw, Potato Chips, Beverage and Home-made Brownie. Eat in or take out to enjoy before the Band Concert (just one block away from the church)
Main Street, Chatham, Cape Cod and the First United Methodist Church, home of the Friday night lobster rolls
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THE BOSTON HARBOR ISLANDS
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BOSTON Kingston, Massachusetts • 3600+sf home with pond views, glorious 3 acres • Designer granite kitchen; La Cornue French stove • First floor master with office, in-law suite • Workshop/boat bay, pool house/pebble tech pool • $2,100,000
Plymouth,Massachusetts • Waterfront 3BR home with 83’ beach ownership • Adjacent, waterfront .58 ac buildable lot • Outdoor granite kitchen with grill • Open floor plan; 2nd floor bonus playroom • $1,595,000
includes a pretty spectacular kid’s program, hiking, picnic areas, softball, yoga, kayaking and camping. You and yours can set up your tent, enjoy a starlit campfire dinner and greet the dawn with a view of Boston’s skyline. “We want as many people as possible to experience the natural resource just minutes outside our city,” say Phil Griffiths, president of the Boston Harbor Island Alliance. “Just jump on the ferry, and within thirty minutes, you can feel mentally a million miles away from downtown Boston, even as you’re enjoying gorgeous views of the city.” The island ferries are easily accessible via public transportation at a fee of $17 for adults and $12 for kids. “Thanks to the generosity of a number of companies we are able to offer the island experience, free of charge, to some sixteenthousand inner city kids and their families,” says Griffith. “It is a rewarding experience for them and we thank the business community for helping us to make this possible.” bostonharborislands.org
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Duxbury, Massachusetts. • Waterfront Cape with sunny open floor plan • Master suite with whirlpool tub, patio • Decorator stone/granite kitchen with island • Spacious LR/DR with fireplace, sunroom, 2 offices • $1,850,000
Duxbury, Massachusetts. • Well designed 5BR/4500sf home near harbor • Granite kitchen with island and fireplace • Spacious family room open to bluestone patio • 2nd floor study and laundry, 3+bths, hardwood flrs • $1,495,000
459 Washington St, Duxbury, Massachusetts Toll Free 866.934.2004 www.macdonaldwoodsir.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
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THEY NEVER PROMISED HIM A ROSE GARDEN – But Bachelor Chris Lambton Got One Anyway
By Gayle Fee
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ape Cod landscaper Chris Lambton appeared on Season 6 of ABC’s “The Bachelorette” looking for a wife. Instead, he found a career. Lambton is the new host of HGTV’s long-running outdoor makeover show “Yard Crashers.” And by the way, he did find love — even though he came in second to Roberto Martinez in the contest for Ali Fedotowsky’s heart. “I got a TV show and a wife,” Lambton said. “Not bad at all!” Chris, who famously turned down the opportunity to be “The Bachelor” after his season of “The Bachelorette” ended, met his future bride, Peyton Wright, after she was a contestant on Season 10 of “The Bachelor.” The couple tied the knot in 2012 and landed their first show on HGTV “Going Yard” shortly after their wedding. “I never expected ‘The Bachelorette’ to amount to much except for maybe opening up my dating options,” he said. “The HGTV thing continues to blow my mind.” After transforming backyards on the Cape and elsewhere with Peyton for two seasons, the HGTV suits offered Chris the chance to host “Yard Crashers,” one of the cable channel’s longest-running and most popular shows. A typical show opens with Chris prowling the aisles of a Lowe’s or a garden store looking for hapless shoppers who are stocking up for an outdoor project.
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“I start talking to people and if I have a good connection and their back yard is terrible, I offer to fix it,” he said. Lambton said he gets lots and lots of skeptics who turn him down figuring there has to be a catch. But he also gets recognized by fans of the show who beg him for help. Once Chris and his crew arrive on the scene, the homeowners and their pals are enlisted to help and they completely transform the outdoor space in just two days. “Oh man I love it, but it’s a lot of work,” he said. “Trying to do a month-long project in two days is crazy. But it’s fun.” When he’s not crashing yards in Sacramento, California where the growing season is almost yearround, Chris returns home to work in his own yard. And while Chris may grow roses on his show these days, the only one he’s giving them to is Peyton.
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Recreational Waterfront – $2,250,000
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Glorious hotel accommodations with air conditioning. Luxury apartments, condos and rental homes available.
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One does not usually expect to find an exotic animal farm in a seaside vacation destination, especially when it is thirteen miles out to sea. The Abrams family, who happen to own the 1661 Inn and the Hotel Manisses run the farm that is free and open to all from dawn to dusk. The small farm is home to llamas, emus, sheep, donkeys, goats, swans, ducks, even camels. The Abrams are also kind enough to made food available if the kids want to feed the goats.
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RHODE ISLAND Hotel Manisses, Circa 1880
Touches of the past... the comforts of today. Old-fashioned hospitality, timeless ocean views, comfortable rooms, enjoyable dining. We’re close to town, but pleasantly away from the hubbub.
The 1661 Inn & Hotel Manisses Open year-round • 401-466-2421 • blockislandresorts.com
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‘You can do anything you want as long as you don’t change anything…’
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here is the “get away from it all,” vacation and then there is tiny windswept Monhegan, emphasize tiny, about a mileplus long and, according to one map, seventenths of a mile wide. For Garbo types looking for total, off the proverbial grid escape, look no further then craggy, windswept, Monhegan Island, standing sentry ten miles out to sea. A few inns, a one-stop general store for coffee, soups and sandwiches, a library, a one room schoolhouse with fewer than a dozen students and the major reasons why Monhegan should go to the top of your “must go” list-the artists and their array of galleries, the miles of walking trails and for yoga lovers, glorious Monhegan Wellness. Standing sentry is the venerable lady overlooking the bluff, The Island Inn, welcoming guests since 1907. “We have been looking to own a place like this for twenty-five years,” says newish owners Michael Brassard and his wife Jaye Morency, who both left the corporate world to run the thirty-two room hotel. “We are having fun and have learned how to be phenomenally creative while working with an amazing staff that work and live here.” Everything, make that an
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Tara Hire of Monhegan Wellness offers yoga in the clouds, guided trail hikes, and special weekend retreats. monheganwellness.com
all encompassing everything, arrives by boat whose daily arrival is always an occasion. “When the freight boat arrives everyone works together quickly and efficiently,” says Brassard. “As a former business consultant I have spent my whole career encouraging people to do what comes naturally here on Monhegan.” Then it is relax time by the fire in the cozy den or front parlor. There are books-a-plenty or you can sharpen your game skills with Clue, Monopoly or a number of other stand-bys. With no television, this is an unplugged vacation; but if you are concerned about withdrawal, the inn has excellent wifi. Island Inn rates start at $170 in high season dropping to $130 in midSeptember. You inn price includes a full breakfast that may feature Lobster Scramble or Stuffed Blueberry French Toast. Now there is an incentive for an energizing hike. islandinnmonhegan.com Monhegan Wellness retreats happen at Monhegan Island’s historic Trailing Yew offering accommodations and home cooked meals
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The Barnacle-steps from your ferry arrival- the local supply depot
Monhegan resident, actor Josh Mostel, son of Pseudolus the Slave; Tevye the milkman; Max Bialystock the producer–the late and great Zero Mostel
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Summer serenity in Maine’s Rockport Harbor Photos: Carol Latta Retro event lives on during Rockport’s Family Day. For those too young to remember this is an egg and spoo race.
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he Penobcot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest in the state of Maine encompassing Camden, Rockport, Lincolnville, Rockland and Thomaston and a few midcoast islands as well. The Chamber guide, The Jewel of Maine has everything you need to plan your Maine vacation and it is free at mainedreamvacation.org.
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A perfect summer day in North Haven, a ferry ride away from Rockport. Photos: Carol Latta
Your Move — Chess is a outdoor sport in Rockpot’s Marine Park
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A LOBSTER SPIN ON EVERY THING FOR ROCKLAND MAINE’S LOBSTER FESTIVAL JULY 29-AUGUST 2ND
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A road race, parade, cooking contest, entertainment, and bibs all around for some ten thousand visitors who will arrive in Rockland from all over the world to partake of the state’s famous crustacean. This year’s event expects to serve about 25,000 pounds of lobsters all freshly caught by local lobstermen in what is billed as the world’s largest lobster cooker. mainelobsterfestival.com
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ENJOY SAMPLES OF OUR AWARD WINNING, HAND-CRAFTED CHEESES AND BROWSE THE MARKETPLACE FOR THE BEST OF MAINE'S FOODS, WINES, BEERS AND SO MUCH MORE! “CREAMERY TOURS BY APPOINTMENT”
ROUTE 1, ROCKPORT 207-236-8895 OR 800-762-8895 OPEN YEAR ROUND OR VISIT US AT WWW.CHEESE-ME.COM Photo: Carol Latta An oyster shack with character on North Haven Island, short jaunt by ferry from Rockland.
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ape Air folks traveling to the Maine vacation areas of Rockland and Bar Harbor have two locations to take advantage of FIORE Artisan Olive Oils and Vinegars. FIORE “chases the crush” and captures the freshest oils from all over the world. They even host a guided tour of Italy for an upclose and personal tour of the entire process from olive to oil. Your first step is to sign up on their mailing list. It is a fun read with delicioso recipes. fioreoliveoils.com When you do visit them in either downtown Rockland or Bar Harbor you cannot help but buy something. Their products and packaging are irresistible, but unless you plan to check a bag for your flight home, have FIORE ship it, for you will surely buy more than the TSA required 3.4 ounces.
FIORE TOMATO ZUCCHINI VEGGIES • 2 zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick • 2 diced tomatoes • 1 bell pepper, sliced • 1 shallot, sliced • FIORE Garlic Olive Oil • FIORE 12 Year Aged Balsamic Vinegar
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Lay out a double layer of foil on the counter; add all veggies into a heap on the foil center. Thoroughly drizzle enough oil onto veggies to coat; drizzle half that amount of vinegar on top. Top with another layer of foil, crimp around edges tightly to seal. Grill over high heat for 12 minutes. How easy is that!
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Rise to the top with Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School
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NYONE can do it,” says Jon Tierney, one of the country’s foremost mountain guides and owner of Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School, located in the heart of Bar Harbor and moments from the craggy mountain tops of Acadia National Park. “I have hiked everywhere,” says Tierney, “and we have something here you cannot find in other national parks, for wherever you look are spectacular views of the Atlantic. I led a hike this week over a route I have traveled at least a thousand times and when I turned the corner, the view was not only beautiful but I found something new in the rock formations. Acadia never gets old.” Tierney stresses that all ages and all skill levels are welcome as the hikes and climbs are tailored to each person’s ability. “Our guides, some of the most highly trained in the country, find terrain where folks can have the optimal experience. If someone has had knee surgery or has arthritis or is in top shape ready for a challenge, we offer an adventure for all levels.” “After a climb it is so rewarding to watch people savor their success. They learn something about themselves in a pretty spectacular environment.” Prices vary depending on everything but average around $70 per person for a half-day climb. All questions answered at AcadiaMountainGuides.com
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n easy introduction to downtown Bar Harbor is the scenic Shore Path beginning at the town pier, next to Agamont Park. Anyone can manage this easy mile-long paved path that offers you sweeping views of the Atlantic. To your left is the rocky shore and the Porcupine Islands and to your right, the Bar Harbor mansions, some which remain private homes while others welcome guests as elegant inns. For your introduction to one of the most visited parks in the United States, covering more than 49,000 acres, it is wise to get your bearings with the fun team at Acadia National Park Tours. Acadia is home to some pretty spectacular scenery and these folks share park highlights like amazing Thunder Hole and the summit of Cadillac Mountain. Hint: you should return to the mountain top on your own to catch the sunrise; it is worth getting up for. If you get the right driver they ‘dish’ a bit as they point out a few of the schmancy private homes belonging to the likes of Law and Order’s Dick Wolf, the Rockefellers and Martha Stewart.
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Acadia’s Jordan Pond House famous for homemade popovers.
The tour also stops at the only eatery in the park, the historic Jordan Pond House famous for homemade popovers. A MUST tip here —pick up about a dozen boxes of the popover mix, they are small boxes. They take minutes to bake and are out
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Photo: Gary Gutrast Dick Wolf’s abode (Law & Order) as seen from the deck of the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company. Photo: Sue Anne Hodges Little Harbor Brook Bridge in Acadia National Park
of this world. Throw the evidence away and no one will know. They also make great gifts. After you have the lay of the land from the tour, the park is yours for hiking the mountain trails or walking and biking the miles of carriage roads. Cool off at Sand Beach, a tiny little stretch of sand surrounded by mountains. Movie fans will recognize it from the movie Cider House Rules. Cool is the operative word here, for the water is around 50 degrees, even during the hot days of summer. With so much to see and do, maps and guides are a must and can
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be found at brochure heaven, the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce in the heart of Main Street or get a head start on your planning and download a free copy at BarHarborMaine.com
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The Abbe Museum in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor
0,000 years ago to the present— Bar Harbor’s Abbe Museum is a showcase for Native American culture and Maine history. Just off of Bar Harbor’s busy downtown is the fascinating Abbe Museum. It is not only a quiet break but also an interesting look into the world of the Wabanaki, or People of the Dawnland, the collective name for the four Maine Indian tribes. The collection of some fiftythousand-plus objects also takes visitors through the Wabanaki’s early days of trading with the Europeans (us) and the tribe’s transition to a cash economy, along with a collection of their amazing contemporary art and intricately made baskets. Abbemuseum.org
Baskets for sale made by members of Maine’s Wabanaki Tribe.
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hen your Cape Air or PenAir plane lands at the Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport this summer you have choices. The towns of Ellsworth, Blue Hill, Stonington and Castine are to your right while to your left, Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor and Bass Harbor. Each offers a totally different vacation experience and by giving yourself a few days you can easily explore all of them. Pick up a map with your rental car and head out to Northeast Harbor for a three-fer; a scenic hike offering a mild challenge, a shopping meander and a waterfront park with plenty of nap space. Make the Visitors Center along the waterfront your first stop and pick up the new Mount Desert Chamber Guide for easy directions to the Giant Slide Trail. This 4.8-mile hike starts in Northeast Harbor and takes you over massive rocks, open fields, the Acadia Park carriage road and at least three brook crossings. Eventually you circle back to where you started. Photos: Rosalie Kell
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Welcome to Maine! Come experience wines from Maine & Around the World We also have a great selection of cheeses!
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Leading the search for tomorrow’s cures Bar Harbor, Maine, is home to one of the world’s premier nonprofit biomedical research institutions: The Jackson Laboratory. Our discoveries are leading to precise genomic solutions to cancer and other diseases. Our vision is to improve care, lower costs, and increase life span and health span. Follow our work by subscribing to our free e-publications: www.jax.org/subscribe
www.jax.org 600 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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NORTHEAST HARBOR, MAINE MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS OF DESIGN INNOVATION
SHAW JEWELRY CHANGING SHOWS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER
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ASTICOU AZALEA GARDEN
Stop the world at this stunning Japanese inspired garden, minutes from downtown Northeast Harbor. Open to one and all during daylight hours there is no admission fee but a voluntary donation at the garden entrance is welcomed.
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The Lisa Hall Studio is the only shop in Maine to offer the Italian product line, Santa Maria Novella, a glorious line of body products dating back to Florence in 1221, when the Dominican Friars started making herbal remedies and potions to use in the monastery. Their reputation became world-renowned and a pharmacy, sponsored by the Grand Duke of Tuscany, opened to the public in 1612.
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could not do what I do without these two,” says sea glass jeweler designer Lisa Hall pointing to her colleagues, Julie and Monica. This is a true collaboration and they are the heart and soul of the shop.” Camaraderie must be a contributing factor to creativity for this trio’s imaginative designs and displays make Lisa Hall Studio in Northeast Harbor a must visit. “We have an entirely new line of gifts this year,” says Hall, “and they are proving to be quite popular for bridal parties and hostess gifts.” Her years of study in Florence is evident in her newest product line, Santa Maria Novella, the only shop in Maine to showcase these exquisite soaps, creams and powders, that are so elegantly packaged you will have trouble giving them away as gifts.
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And then there is the sea glass. Lisa Hall’s jewelry designs with sea glass found from across the globe has earned her renown that is equally as widespread. “There is something about sea glass that always appeals and aesthetically it always will, for it is timeless,” says Hall, who admits the sea glass is getting harder to find. This former art history major can still get excited when she can design a unique piece of jewelry out of a vintage Coca-Cola bottle with a trace of the original logo. “It is like a great treasure hunt,” Lisa laughs, “and it never gets old for me. We have the same people coming in year after year all looking to add to their collection and to see what’s new.” Her prices have a range but start at around $100 for a simple sea glass pendant and extend upward to the thousands of dollars. Don’t miss a chance for a visit with Lisa, Julie and Monica. Watch them make magic with their jewelry creations, check out their brand new gift line and enjoy a place that actually puts the fun back into shopping. lisahalljewelry.com
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NORTHEAST HARBOR, MAINE A Stroll down Main Street with visits to the Bird’s Eye View family Photos: Rosalie Kell Shaw Jewelry
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Southwest Harbor offers plenty of places to enjoy lobster— boiled, baked and the perennial favorite, the lobster roll.
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JUST 15 MINUTES FROM BAR HARBOR AIRPORT
Jewelry, Gifts &Art
The finest shopping An extraordinary location Visit us just off Main Street
Northeast Harbor www.lisahalljewelry.com 207.276.5900 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Outstanding personal service since 1911 • Shipping nationwide 135 Main Street • Northeast Harbor, Maine • (800) 673-3754
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Viva La France!
An event recreatd in Castine, Maine this summer- the 1780 arrival of the Marquis de Lafayette, coming to the aid of the Colonies on the frigate Hermione Hermione2015.com
BLUE HILL PENINSULA, MAINE Photo: Sally Brophy Blue Hill’s Bagaduce River area includes 7,000 acres of pristine water, blueberry covered hills, working farms, and ‘to die for’ vistas all under the protection of the Blue Hill Heritage Trust. Take advantage of the hiking trails including one described as, “a one-acre wooded property bounded by a beautiful brook with moss-covered rocks.” Don’t you see yourself there? Free trail maps at bluehillheritagetrust .org.
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PENTAGÖET INN & RESTAURANT CASTINE, MAINE
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CASTINE: Picture perfect summer cottage overlooking Penobscot Bay. Open floor plan includes living room w/fireplace, kitchen/dining, large deck w/pergola, 3 bedrooms, bunk room over garage and beautifully landscaped yard with pond and mature gardens. $1,150,000
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The post card perfect seaport town of Stonington, Maine
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Everyone needs a shopping break and this is a fun stop—Sara Sara’s, a boutique dress shop in the heart of Blue Hill.
Castine’s Pentagöet Inn was named Yankee Magazine’s ‘Best Classic Maine Inn for 2015’ and they just happen to be in the Bird’s Eye View family. A stay here will show you why they won, not to mention the extraordinary dishes coming out of their kitchen. The Pentagoet’s restaurant is open to the public for dinner. A peek at the rooms and the menu at pentagoetinn.com
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Another member of the Bird’s Eye View family is The Manor—a thirteen room B&B in the heart of Castine and minutes from the town’s biggest attractions, Fort Madison State Park and Dyce Head Lighthouse. Their restaurant specializes in Farm to Table with the freshest of fresh from nearby farms. Yoga lovers take note the owner is a certified yoga teacher and classes are on-going. manor-inn.com
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We can blame Hurricane Irene for the loss of the historic covered bridge in 2011 but in true Vermont fashion the bridge is now rebuilt and is the home of the renowned Simon Pearce glass-blowing studio. You can watch the artisans at their craft and enjoy a meal in the on-site restaurant that is garnering rave reviews.
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he Eagles, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Patty Labelle—for those of a certain age, often referred to as “aging boomers,” this is the music that gets the toes tapping or if the time and place is right, out of their seats and moving to the music that hearkens back to “that time.” Take that music and set it in the Vermont countryside on a summer day and you have the Ottauquechee Musicfest (say that three times,) a musical celebration sponsored by the Quechee Club as a benefit for non-profits in Vermont’s Upper Valley. The show is produced by Dartmouth’s Walt Cunningham, Jr. “Walt brings with him a team of world-class performers from New York, Chicago and Boston,” says event spokesperson Alicia Baker. “His tremendous talent and years of experience include his role in Barack Obama’s presidential inauguration and his leading the production of Oprah Winfrey’s Mediterranean Tour. The lineup features hand selected powerhouse vocalists performing a myriad of well-known hits from the ‘50s to today.” This year’s event will take place in an amphitheater at The Quechee Club’s ski area and kicks off at 6:30 pm on Friday, August 7th. All are welcome to come picnic and if you need an incentive to get your Travolta revved up, feel free to bring a bottle of wine. A wise tip to keep in mind. You may want to spread that picnic blanket early, for last year’s event drew a crowd of 1,000. Ticket prices are $25 for adults and $10 for students. Kids under 6 who, by the way love to dance under the stars, are free. For questions seek out, Alicia.Baker@quecheeclub.
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Maybe it is the lure of the Green Mountains or the farms below or too much Ben and Jerry’s but hot air ballooning is hot in Vermont and in fact is on many a list as one of the top ten things to do in Vermont, especially in the Woodstock/Queeche area. If you are interested in having your Wizard of Oz moment check out balloonsofvermont.com. Cost is $275 per person for about an hour in the sky.
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WOODSTOCK, VERMONT A forest of sugar maples and 400-year-old hemlocks, covered bridges and rambling stone walls can be found at next door to Billings Farm at the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. In case you are wondering, George Perkins Marsh, was one of the nation’s first environmentalists, publishing ‘Man and Nature’ in 1864. Entrepreneur Fredrick Billings bought the property and eventually his granddaughter and her husband, Laurance Rockefeller gave the hundreds of acres to the American people. There are a number of guided walks and Ranger programs, and if you want to see how a Rockefeller lived, tours of their home (mansion) are offered all summer. nps.gov
Most of us pour the milk over our cereal without a second thought. A visit to Woodstock’s historic Billings Farm & Museum may change that blasé’ attitude. The Farm’s education program is almost as famous as their renowned Jersey cows and is a major visitor attraction. Programs include horsedrawn wagon rides ever Wednesday in Summer. bilingsfarm.org
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he road less traveled and there are many of them to be found in the last great wilderness in the northeast, the Adirondacks. Thanks to the wonder of aviation in less than two hours Cape Air can whisk you from Boston’s Logan Airport to the serene and lovely Saranac Lake, New York, your starting point for the nation’s largest trail system. With a system of trail hikes encompassing well over 2,000 miles the variety of terrain includes boardwalks, foot bridges and of course the requisite waterfalls. Lake Champlain, and the St. Lawrence and Mohawk Rivers were the work commute for traders in the early 19th century. Today, those same waterways offer a paddler’s paradise. The best guide to get you started can be found at VisitAdirondacks.com
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THE WOLF POINT WILD HORSE STAMPEDE (THEY DO NOT ACTUALLY STAMPEDE) WOLF POINT MONTANA
s anyone who grew up on westerns can tell you, no cowboy movie was complete without at least one stampede of horses, cattle or buffalo. And although the name, The Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede somewhat stuck for the biggest party of the year in Wolf Point, there is no stampede and the horses are not wild. Still, for 92 years the town has hosted what Travel Montana dubbed, “One of Montana’s Best Parties.” One fact is undeniable; it is the biggest party of the year. “Folks come from everywhere,” says Carla Hunsley, Executive Director of Montana’s Missouri River Country. “A number of school reunions are planned around the Stampede so you have people coming back to see old friends, as well as the rodeo events and then of course then there is the food.”
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Food vendors line up along Wolf Point’s downtown area and according to Hunsley, the “hands down” favorite is the Catholic Burger, a huge Stampede hit for almost seventy years. “You know there is not really anything special about the Catholic Burger. You can get it with fried onions or cheese just like any regular burger but for some reason it has always been the most popular food at the Stampede and people wait a long time in the hot sun to get one. I even stand in line and I’m a Lutheran,” she admits. As for why it is a Catholic Burger? Carla says, “There is really nothing Catholic about
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the burger other than the fact that a group from the Catholic Church runs the booth.” In 2014 Montana Magazine’s Richard Peterson wrote, “The divine taste of the Catholic Burgers comes from the pickle juice that is splashed on the fried onions that top the burger.” The Catholic Burger stand, by the way, is open 24 hours a day for the entire run of the four day stampede. For all those at the backyard grills this summer—splash a little pickle juice on top of the fried onions and top of the burger. If you like it, send a prayer of thanks to the Catholic Burger team at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish in Wolf Point, Montana. Wild Stampede info at the wolfpointchamber.com and you can also ask them about the Catholic Burger.
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nderwater, on the ground and now, via his new drones, from the air, Bird’s Eye View photographer Steve Simonsen says the only uncharted photo locations left for him are underground or outer space. Still, the ever adventurous Simonsen says his first love, the one that really launched his career, happened underwater. “That was my specialty and for years I was devoted to nothing but underwater photography, but villa and magazine work started taking over and that became a big part of my work.” That is until now. Don’t look now but there is a full-on worldwide mermaid craze happening, giving Simonsen an opportunity to return to his roots, under the sea. “It is incredible, fantastical, mystical! I am taking a totally made-up creature and making it a visual reality with real people in the most awesome, clear water locations.”
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Hired to promote an Idaho company that designs mermaid costumes and a St. John business that makes the costumes available to would be mermaids, Simonsen says mermaid lovers cover the spectrum from young girls to (ahem) more mature women, who all love the chance to don the fins. “The demand for mermaid consumes is skyrocketing,” says Simonsen. “It seems like every girl has fantasized about Disney’s Ariel or Daryl Hannah’s role in the hit film Splash and once they are transformed into mermaids, you can see the joy on their faces.” Photographer Simonsen shares the joy behind the lens in his favorite place, beneath the sea. For more information on where and how to join St. John’s mermaid craze, checkout mermaidswimvi.com No mermaid suits needed to enjoy Simonsen’s photo location. St. John’s Hawksnest Bay features clear blue green water that literally sparkles in the sun alongside powder white sand. Part of the U.S. National Park Service, as is most of St. John, there is no beach fee. Two miles from your arrival in Cruz Bay, Hawksnest Bay is an easy cab ride. Pack a picnic or take advantage of the barbecue grills. Also nearby are covered pavilions for a gathering of family and friends. Call the Park Service in advance to reserve at 340.776.6201.
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he August full moon has a special meaning in the Virgin Islands; the marlin have arrived. “That is the hottest time for the bite,” says Captain Jimmy Loveland who is the man in charge of the Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament, bringing to the islands a world-class group of sport fishermen, hailing from across the globe. What make this long-time tournament a rather singular event is you will never see anyone holding up a fish for the usual, “Here’s what I caught” photo. “No fish is taken out of the water for this is a total ‘Catch and Release,’” says Loveland. “We are the first fishing event in the world to
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release blue marlin. The anglers do not want to kill fish that can weight upwards of 400 pounds and we definitely do not want to deplete the resource.” Much of the success of the tournament is the partnership between the crew and the specifically-chosen observers who are on board every boat.
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According to Loveland, not actually catching the fish does nothing to damper the enthusiasm. “The excitement is ’round the moon,” says Loveland. “We have transitioned from putting a hook in everything to lures and teasers and when those marlin come up alongside the boat and you are looking down at a three- to fourhundred pound fish, it is really something! This is America’s Cup and the Super Bowl and what jazzes everyone is you are competing against some of the best fishermen in the world.” The event is often referred to as the “Boy Scout” tournament which is less about the captains and more about the fact that for over four decades, the event has been a benefit for the Virgin Islands Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Landlubbers and others can mix and mingle with the captains and crew at MarlinFest, featuring a number of events including a concert, beach party and golf tournament. All you could want to know at abmt.vi
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7TH ANNUAL SUMMER SIZZLE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS FASHION, SUN AND FUN Empire Stars Add Heat to Tortola’s Summer Sizzle
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hat a difference a year makes. Last year’s Summer Sizzle, one of Tortola’s glamour events of the year, featured actress Taraji Henson, an Oscar and Emmy nominee and star of the popular TV series, Person of Interest. What a difference a year makes. As Cookie in the epic breakaway TV hit Empire, Taraji Henson, a cross between Dynasty’s Joan Collins and Queen Latifah, exploded as one of the most talked about characters on TV. Her outfits alone make her worth watching. Glamorous, profane and totally outrageous, America loves Cookie. Eminently quotable with few I can use in a family magazine, let’s offer, “Cookie, that’s my name. Take a bite.” “We are honored to have Ms. Henson host our Summer Sizzle BVI 2015,” says Terry Donovan, the event’s CEO and founder. “Taraji loved the concept of the event, and thought Tortola was the most beautiful place she had ever seen. When she left last year she told me she loved what we were doing and promised to come back this summer to support us and she proved to be a woman of her word. The excitement around our event is really exciting.” Another major name at this summer’s celebration is Empire’s Jussie Smollett, who plays Cookie’s talented son, a singer whose voice truly stirs the heart. The elite of New York’s fashion world descend on the island for a week of glamour-themed events, all set against the background of Tortola’s blue green expanse of sea and sky.
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Sailing Excursion to Virgin Gorda
‘Walk like you have three men walking behind you.’ — Oscar de la Renta
THE, WHERE TO STAY, PART IS EASY WITH BIRD’S EYE VIEW FAVORITES OFFERING COMPLETE PACKAGES: Maria’s By the Sea: located in the heart of Tortola Surfsong Villa Resort: waterfront luxury, minutes from the airport TICKETS TO ALL EVENTS INCLUDING:
• Welcome Party • Celebrity Meet and Greet • White Fashion Gala (includes dinner and complimentary sizzle drinks) • Global Glamour Fashion Show • Sailing Excursion to Virgin Gorda and BBQ Swimsuit Party on the Beach (2 drink tickets) • Ferry and ground transportation to and from airport and all events Supermodels, designers and fashionistas at the White Fashion Gala
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ronounced (Yoast) Van Dyke, this little gem is an easy ferry ride from the bustle of Tortola but its tiny size of about four square miles belies its reputation as ‘party central,’ Caribbean style. Much of that is due to the popularity of the hugely famous Foxy’s and the smaller, but almost equally as renowned, Soggy Dollar Beach Bar. It is said that back in the 70s, the Soggy Dollar originated the dangerously refreshing Painkiller, a famous rum drink featuring Cream of Coconut. Think creamsicle with a kick. If you intend to have more than one, have a hammock nearby for a nap will be called for. The beach front shops and watering holes pretty much encompass what passes for Jost’s Main Street which is actually one long beach. Other than perhaps a hike or day sail the primary pastime here is lounging and mingling with folks coming off their boats for food and libation. The sand and water are perfection and if you find yourself hating to leave, off- season rates are on at the Sandcastle Hotel located right on the beach. Rates right now are $210 for two people for one night, far, far less than in January. soggydollar.com
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Home of the ‘Pain Killer,’ the Soggy Dollar Beach Bar Jost Van Dyke
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Kiteboarding Virgin Gorda
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t first, I can’t even catch up to Scott Allerton, the owner/operator of Virgin Gorda’s Carib Kiteboarding. The winds have been exceptional all season in the Virgin Islands, and Scott is somewhere in North Sound, gliding across the water. And there’s little doubt that he’s alone. In case you don’t already know, kiteboarding, also sometimes known as kitesurfing, is one of the fastest growing watersports in the world. Combining elements of windsurfing, wakeboarding and paragliding, the sport’s popularity has soared, especially with entrepreneurs and businessmen, leading Forbes magazine to dub it “the new golf.” Kiteboarding’s list of “who’s who” includes Sir Richard Branson and Google founder Larry Page, both of whom own private islands located just a stone’s throw from Virgin Gorda’s North Sound. Whatever it’s called and no matter who’s doing it, you should give it a try.
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With year-round sunshine, strong but warm breezes and scenic views, Virgin Gorda is the place to do it. When I finally do catch up to Scott on a flat-calm day, he speaks excitedly about his self-described “mom-and-pop” kiteboarding business, which he established with his parents in 2003. All veterans of the watersports industry in Florida, they fell in love with the British Virgin Islands during a family vacation, and recognized its potential to become a kiteboarding paradise. They struck up a deal with one of the BVI’s most famous familyrun enterprises: The Bitter End Yacht Club in Virgin Gorda’s North Sound, where Carib Kiteboarding, is based.
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One of the spectacular things about kiteboarding is that it can be as extreme or laid back as you want it to be, and the sport is more accessible than people may realize. “While YouTube —worthy stunts of athletically endowed kiteboarders grabbing 15 feet of air may dominate popular perception, I enjoy seeing a family learn how to kiteboard together or watching a 70-year-old man going out for a Sunday cruise on his kite,” says Allerton. “People can take the sport to whatever level they want. The sport is about finesse more than anything else, and when kiting properly, it becomes almost effortless.”
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During lessons, Scott gets his students up on the board as quickly as possible. “We’re going to see you frustrated, and we’re going to see you elated, but we’re going to be together.” Scott has taught more than 1000 students over the years and says that each individual differs in getting the hang of the sport, but suggests that people consider starting with Kiteboarding 101—a $30 group lesson on the beach which helps people understand how kiteboarding works and whether it’s right for them. Kiteboarding lessons are then offered at an hourly rate (about $150 for up to 3 students) and Scott suggests planning a “learn-to-kite” vacation, allowing for about 2 hours of daily lessons during a week’s vacation for those who want to really master the basics of the sport. caribkiteboarding.com
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hhhhh… It is the quiet season in Vieques. Often referred to as the Spanish Virgin Island, the island is less than thirty Cape Air minutes from San Juan, Puerto Rico and with off-season special rates at the sumptuous W Retreat & Spa, affordability is a major reason to consider Vieques for your runaway escape this summer. Right now rates at the W are around $255 per night—way, way less than usual. The W offers pampered luxury including a personal pick up at the airport and a concierge who can make all the arrangements for your “what to do” list. Then again, you may choose to do what a lot of visitors enjoy in Vieques—absolutely nothing. Defining laid back and easy, Vieques is the queen when it comes to miles upon miles of quiet undeveloped beaches. A map is a must for there is little signage. There are only two main towns and the meandering roads are traffic-free unless you count the horses who roam the island. The major visitor attraction here happens on moonless nights, the darker the better. The island’s Mosquito Bay is home to a dramatic show courtesy of Mother Nature, the largest and brightest bioluminescent bay in the world. Here you find bazillions of tiny organisms that make their presence known by lighting up like Tinker Bell. The Bio Bay is an amazing sight and access is fiercely protected and only accessible via guided tours. If a bio bay trip tops your list, check the calendar. You do not want to be on-island during a full moon; the darker the better for the best experience. Before booking your trip, check out the most comprehensive guide on Vieques from Bird’s Eye View contributor, the über talented, Kelly Thompson. The free Vieques Insider can be found everywhere around Vieques and is available on line at viequesinsider.com
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A V I E Q U E S H O L I DAY Photo: Jennifer Teeter “The Sol Food truck is at the Garcia Gate entrance on the South side of Vieques. A popular stopping off place for beach goers, it is open until the food is gone, and it is gone early! Homemade salads, wraps, dangerous brownies and sun tea are favorites.” —Vieques photographer Jennifer Teeter Photo: Kelly Thompson
Photo: Katchi Pritchet Blackbeard Sports is the Bird’s Eye View favorite for your guided tour to the magical Bio Bay in Vieques.
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“Your Chariot Awaits”
NYC’s 35th and 8th— is your ground transportation pick up. Next stop is Cape Air.
Race Point Beach Provincetown
heads-up for New York customers bound for Provincetown, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Hyannis or Lebanon, New Hampshire—get thee to the corner of 35th and 8th for your pickup to the Westchester County Airport in White Plains, where your Cape Air plane is waiting to whisk you away. “Consider us a wing of Cape Air offering seamless transfer from the city to the airport,” says Richard York, of Dashaway Limo who co-owns the business with Allan Joseph. “Our passengers can figure on about an hour from pick up to the plane and, without a shadow of a doubt, we are the fastest way from the city to New Hampshire and Cape Cod and the Islands with the comfort of a luxury, air-conditioned executive transport. Based in Westchester, New York Dashaway Limo also offers convenient rides to Manhattan and elsewhere for residents in both Westchester and Connecticut. dashawaylimo.com
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Where to Go, Stay, Eat and Play. PROVINCETOWN/TRURO Arnold’s Bike Shop.......................22 Art’s Dune Tours..........................13 Blue Sea Motor Inn......................27 BodyBody....................................23 Bubula’s by the Bay.....................27 Cape Cod Wood Carving............22 Center for Coastal Studies...........23 Christina’s Jewelry.......................19 Dog Gone Sailing Charters..........22 Local 186.....................................27 Napi’s...........................................19 Prince Albert Guest House..........26 Provincetown Tourism Board.......23 The Red Inn..............................19 Relish........................................22 Schoolhouse Gallery..................13 Snip/Ptown Massage................27 Truro Center for the Arts...........26 Truro Vineyards.........................26
NANTUCKET Arno’s Restaurant........................41 Barrett’s Tours of Nantucket........41 Brass Lantern Inn.........................47 Capt. Tom’s Charters...................15 Compass Rose Real Estate...........43 The Downyflake..........................50 Dreamland...................................44 Easy Street Cantina......................50 Faregrounds & Pudley’s Pub......46 The Gallery at Four India St.......58 Housefitters Nantucket.................7 J. Pepper Frazier Company........37 Johnstons of Elgin........................51 Island Company........................58 Island Properties........................44 Maria Mitchell Association........33 Mariner House..........................59 Maury People Sotheby’s Realty....................................28 Michael Kane Lightship Baskets....................................41
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The Mystic...................................45 Nabe............................................59 Nantucket Athenuem..................47 Nantucket Bake Shop..................51 Nantucket Beach Chair................43 Nantucket Bike Shop...................33 Nantucket Coffee Roasters..........46 Nantucket Health Club................59 Nantucket Insurance...................46 Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum..................................49 Nantucket Pearl Company..........49 NantucketStock.com...................36 Nantucket Shipwreck Museum...57 Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental......................................51 Nobby Clothes Shop.................47 Periwinkle B&B..........................57 Peter Finch Basketmaker...........50 The Rumor................................53 Serenella....................................43 Shearwater Excursions...............55 Shepherd Real Estate...................32 Susan Lister Locke Gallery...........55 StructuresUnlimited.....................44 Thai House..................................36 The UPS Store.............................58 Water Jewels Gallery...................36
MARTHA’S VINEYARD Breakwater Real Estate..............65 C McManus Realty Group........73 Claudia......................................69 Clarion Inn................................66 The Collection...........................77 Eisenhauer Gallery.......................3 Featherstone Center for the Arts.................................65 The Grill on Main......................74 Harbor View Hotel....................66 Harborside Realty......................74 Island Alpaca Co.......................69 Island Art Gallery.......................69
Island Company........................40 Karen Overtoom Real Estate............................75 Kelly House...............................69 Kelleher Real Estate...................74 Kendall & Kendall Real Estate.............................77 Kitchen Porch............................65 Lighthouse Concierge................75 Martha’s Vineyard Buyer Agents.........................66 Martha’s Vineyard Museum......75 Polly Hill Arboretum..................66 Sandpiper Realty.......................67 Santoro Hospitality Group.........73 Simon Gallery............................77 Tony’s Market...........................77
CAPE COD All Cape Cook’s Supply................80 Amie Bakery................................81 Black Whale Gallery.....................81 Brazilian Grill................................81 Cape Cod Maritime Museum.....82 The Catboat Hyannis...................82 Chatham Sign Shop.....................83 JFK Hyannis Museum..................80 Yellow Umbrella Books................83
BOSTON Boston Harbor Hotel...................87 Macdonald & Wood Sotheby’s, Duxbury.................85 Serendipity by the Sea Marion....................................85
RHODE ISLAND The 1661 Inn & Hotel Manisses..................................95 Aldo’s Mopeds & Bikes................91 Aldo’s Restaurant.........................91 Attwood Real Estate....................91 Ballard Hall Real Estate................88
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MAINE Acadia National Park Tours.....113 Breakwater Vineyards..............105 Camden Harbor Cruises..........103 Camden Real Estate Co...........105 Downeast Maine Vacation Rentals................................124 Fiore Olive Oils & Vinegars.....113 Fisherman’s Friend Restaurant...........................128 Handmade Papers Gallery.......131 House Wine............................115 The Inn at Ferry Landing.........126 The Inns at Blackberry Common............101 The Island Inn Monhegan.........98 Jackson Laboratory.................115 Jill Hoy Gallery........................129 Knox Museum........................101 Kimball Shop & Boutique........123 Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival......................131 Legacy Properties Sotheby’s Realty..................116 The Lindenwood Inn...............122 Lisa Hall Jewelry......................123 The Lookout............................126 The Manor Inn........................126 Monhegan Boat Line Tours.....105 Owls Head Transportation Museum..............................104 Pentagöet Inn & Restaurant....127 Redfield Artisans Gallery.........123 Rheal Day Spa.........................104 Richard Parks Furniture...........107 Ripples Inn at the Harbor........104 Rockport Market Place............103
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Rooster Brother.......................131 Sail Acadia...............................115 Salt Meadow Properties..........127 Sara Sara’s...............................126 Schooner Olad........................101 Seafood Ketch.........................113 Shaw Jewelry..........................116 Star Gallery..............................116 Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound....................................115 Weskeag Inn..............................104 WoodenBoat...........................131
NEW HAMPSHIRE Martha Diebold Real Estate.....132
VERMONT Robert Wallace Real Estate........137 Vermont Horse Country & Real Estate.......................135 VINS Nature Center................137 Williamson Group Sotheby’s Realty..................137
NEW YORK Adirondack Outfitters.............143 Adirondack White Pine Cabins.................................140 Akwesasne Mohwak Casino Reosrt......................143 Ampersand Beach Resort........142 Blue Line Sports.........................140 Guide Boat Realty...................143 Hotel Saranac..........................138 Lake Placid Lodge...................141 Mirror Lake.............................141 Point of View Art....................140 Whiteface Club & Resort.........175
MONTANA Montana Glasgow Tourism.....145
CARIBBEAN: ST. JOHN Islandia Real Estate..................153
ST. CROIX The Buccaneer.........................151 Cane Bay Dive Shop................151 Palms at Pelican Cove...............150
ST. THOMAS Calypso Realty........................152 Emerald Beach Resort..............152 Inter Island Boat Sevices..........153 IslandMagic.com.....................150 Miller Manor Guest House......153 Virgin Islands EcoTours............153
THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS The British Virgin Island Tourism...............................155 Churchill Yacht Partners..........176 Fort Burt Hotel/Marina...........154 Heritage Inn/ Bananakeet Café...................160 Mahogany Car Rentals..............154 Sol Y Sombra Villa...................160 Southern Trades......................154 Speedy’s Ferry.........................160 Surfsong Resort.......................163 Tingalayo Villa.............................2
ANGUILLA Carimar Beach Club................161
NEVIS Montepelier Plantation............161
VIEQUES Black Beard Sports...................164 Vieques Gifts...........................164 W Vieques Island Retreat & Spa..................................164
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Block Island Fishworks.................92 Block Island Realty.......................93 Blue Dory Inn...............................91 Phillips Real Estate.......................95 Poor People’s Pub........................92 Spring House Hotel.....................93 Sullivan Real Estate......................95 The Trailing Yew..........................96
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