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DAFFY LOVERS Blue Beetle Brant Point Inn LEADING MEMBER SPONSORS Cottage & Castle 97.7 ACK FM / 89.5 WNCK FM Charleston Shoe Company Steamship Authority Darcy Volpe Stop & Shop e‘pernay Wine & Spirits Hy-Line Cruises Fairwinds: Nantucket’s Counseling Center & The Seconds Shop DAFFY BUSINESS SPONSORS Flowers on Chestnut James & Mia Rose Lydon Productions Island Chiropractic Housefitters & Interior Fashions by Housefitters Killen Real Estate Mary Malavase ReMain Nantucket Nantucket Babysitters’ Service A.I.M. Mutual Insurance Surfing Hydrangea Nursery DAFFY HAT SPONSORS Stacey Stuart & Peter J. Greenhalgh Boston Design Guide Theatre Workshop of Nantucket LinenDrops.com Town of Nantucket NRTA Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod Perch Each year, Chamber merchants take great pride in decorating their storefronts DAFFY STYLE! People’s Choice votes elect the winners. Enter your vote on our Facebook page, or nantucketchamber.org by 3pm Saturday— for a chance to win prizes! #ACKdaffy! Winners will be announced online. A SAMPLE OF THIS YEAR’S PARTICIPATING MERCHANTS (COMPLETE LIST ONLINE): Seconds Shop, 32B Sparks Avenue CurrentVintage, 4 Easy Street Vis-A-Vis, 34 Main Street ACK 4170, 1A Old North Wharf
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Events Calendar FRIDAY, APRIL 27 NEW MARIA MITCHELL EXHIBIT. Celebrate famed local astronomer Maria Mitchell & her legacy at this exhibit running through January 2019 (included in price of admission). View during open hours at Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 508-228-1894 nha.org 8-11 AM. EARLY-BIRD BIRD WALK. Join MMA’s Field Ornithologist Ginger Andrews on a unique birding experience around the island! (Nantucket is an excellent birding venue.) Transportation (limited spaces) provided and a limited number of excellent binoculars available for loan. Members: $5; Non-Members: $20. Call 508-228-9198 to pre-register (required). mariamitchell.org/learndiscover/adult-walks-field-trips. 8:30- 9:25 AM. FABULOUS MANSIONS OF THE CLIFF & BRANT POINT EXERCISE WALK. A 2.5 mile, 55-min. non-stop exercise walk—with historic commentary—past some of the most spectacular island summer homes. Featuring stellar views of Nantucket Sound. Gather 10 min. prior to starting time at TOP of Main St., in front of Pacific Bank. $20/adults; $15/seniors (65+) and teens; $5/ages 7-12. 20% off groups of 6+. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Nantucket Walking Tours. 508-332-0953
10-11:30 AM & 2-3:30 PM. FIFTY SHADES OF FABULOUS: THE STORY OF NANTUCKET WALK. Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 2/3 mile stroll around the beautiful downtown area features the dynamic story of “the most important small town in American history.” Please arrive 10 min. prior to starting time at TOP of Main St. in front of Pacific Bank. $20/adults, $15/seniors 65+ and teens, $5/ kids 7-12, under 7, FREE. 20% off groups of 6+. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Nantucket Walking Tours. 508-332-0953 4-6 PM SPRING INTO DAFFY WITH MINER WINES. Spring is here and it’s time to celebrate with some of e‘pernay’s favorite wines! Join Chris Berry from Miner Family Wines and enjoy sampling selections from this family-owned winery in the Oakville appellation, in the heart of Napa Valley. Complimentary. RSVP: info@ epernaywines.com. 1 N Beach St., corner of Easton St. 508-228-2755 epernaywines.com 5-7 PM SMALL WORKS, BIG CAUSE EXHIBIT. All are welcome to the opening reception for this year’s Small Works, Big Cause show by PAN (Photographer’s Alliance of Nantucket). Prints all $40 (cash only),
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FRIDAY, APRIL 27 continued with proceeds benefiting Fairwinds, Nantucket’s Counseling Center. Handlebar Café, 15 Washington St. nantucketphotographers.net 5-7 PM. BRIX WINE SHOP TASTING. “Spring in a Glass“ Wine Tasting. Warming temperatures mean it’s time to break out light, easy drinking wines that awaken your palate. Come kick off Daffodil Weekend as we pour this season’s hottest springtime sips! BRIX Wine Shop, 1 Windy Way. info@brixnantucket.com 508-228-9123. brixnantucket.com. 6 PM. TERMS OF ENDEARMENT THEATER PRODUCTION. Visit theatrenantucket.org/events for details. Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. 508-228-4305. 6-8 PM FOUND IN TRANSLATION ART EXHIBIT RECEPTION. Patrons are invited to write a brief reaction to the first-floor artwork on display, and view the 2D and 3D exhibits upstairs, featuring works on paper and 3-D works by Artists Association of Nantucket members! (Exhibition on display until May 21.) Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington St. 508-228-0294. nantucketarts.org 6-8:30 PM. THE FLOWER POWER PARTY. Launch into Daffodil Festival with N Magazine & the Nantucket Historical Association. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, festive libations, photo booth, and prize for the best “blooming” outfit! Tickets: $95. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. nha.org
7-8:20 PM & 8:45-10:05 PM. THE ORIGINAL NANTUCKET GHOST WALK. Begun in 1998, the island’s first (and oldest) Ghost Walk features 5 of the Town’s most famous haunted locations. The island’s most popular walking tour ever, led by the original guide. Please arrive 10 min. prior to starting time at TOP of Main Street, in front of Pacific Bank. $20/ adults; $15/seniors (65+) and teens; $5/kids 7-12. Under 7, FREE. 20% off groups of 6+. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953.
SATURDAY, APRIL 28 7AM-6 PM SMALL WORKS, BIG CAUSE EXHIBIT. See 5PM, 4/27. 7:30-8:30 AM EARLY MORNING DAFFY DAY YOGA PRACTICE. Join Shannah Green for a one-hour ‘Root to Rise’ session. $25 / single drop-in. Supta Yoga, 9 Amelia Dr. 203- 2732408. suptayoganantucket.com 8:30-9:25 AM. FABULOUS MANSIONS OF THE CLIFF & BRANT POINT EXERCISE WALK. See 4/27, 8:30 AM. 9-10:15 AM DAFFY DAY YOGA PRACTICE. Join Carlisle Hodges for a 75-minute ‘Freestyle Flow’! $25/single drop-in. Supta Yoga, 9 Amelia Dr. 508273-2408. suptayoganantucket.com 9:30 AM-2 PM ATHENEUM USED BOOK SALE. Browse hundreds of previously enjoyed books and media for all ages at great prices! Hardcover: $2; softcover and media: $1. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 508-228-1110. nantucketatheneum.org
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SATURDAY APRIL 28 continued 9:30 AM - 3 PM. 44TH ANNUAL DAFFODIL FESTIVAL WEEKEND ANTIQUE CAR PARADE & TAILGATE PICNIC Presented by Cape Air / Nantucket Airlines. Visit Town early to view the beauteously bedecked vintage cars line up on Main Street. (Drivers are often garbed in themed costume!) Vote on your favorites. “People’s Choice” ballots are available outside the Chamber office at Zero Main Street. Car staging begins at 9:30 AM. Parade starts at 12 PM, following this route: right on Centre Street, right on Broad Street, right on South Water Street, and back up Main Street. Cars continue left on Orange Street and head out of Town, around the Rotary and out Milestone Road to ‘Sconset. Cars park along the right. All picnics are eligible to win ribbons. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce signature event. 508228-1700. nantucketchamber.org 9:30 AM - 4 PM. ELECTRIC VEHICLES & BIKES AT CHILDREN’S BEACH! Electric bicycles & information from 9:30 AM-4 PM, with electric car test drives from 12-4 PM. Sponsored by Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce, Town of Nantucket, and REACH Strategies. 9:30 AM. DAFFODIL WEEKEND SHOPPING AT BLUE BEETLE. We’re celebrating the arrival of spring after a long winter! Featuring a great selection of new spring and summer must-have clothing. Special for this weekend, an exclusive Pandora-style Daffodil Charm Bead. Enjoy our spring sale, 50%-75% off select items.12 Main St. 508-2283227. bluebeetlenantucket.com
10 - 11:45 AM. GAIL’S TOURS. Tour Nantucket by vehicle with a sixthgeneration islander! Hear “Gail’s Tales” on this unique, in-depth 1.75 hr. tour. Departing daily from Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. Call in advance for reservations. (508) 257-6557 10 - 11:30 AM. FIFTY SHADES OF FABULOUS: THE STORY OF NANTUCKET WALK. See 4/27, 10 AM. 10 AM – 12 PM. AUTHOR BOOK SIGNINGS AT MBC. Meet Blue Balliett and purchase her new title “Out of the Wild Night.” Local author Nancy Thayer will also be signing her new book “A Nantucket Wedding.” Mitchell’s Book Corner. 54 Main St. 508-228-1080. mitchellsbookcorner.com 10 AM - 5 PM. FREEDMAN’S OF NANTUCKET SPRING SALE! 65% Off Spring Sale. 14 Centre St. (508) 228-3291 10 AM - 8 PM. REOPENING OF BARNABY’S PLACE! Stop by Barnaby’s Place, a new children’s snack bar inside Nantucket Bookworks! 25 Broad St. 508-228-4000. barnabybearnantucket@ gmail.com nantucketbookworks.com 10:30 AM. 44TH ANNUAL DAFFODIL FESTIVAL CHILDREN’S PARADE. Sponsored by Wendy Rouillard, author of Barnaby Bear, and Christina Hall of Nantucket Island Resorts. Fun for children of all ages and their families! Decorate your bicycle, wagon, skateboard, baby carriage or other self-propelled vehicle with a Daffodil theme, or
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SATURDAY APRIL 28 continued simply come decked out in your best Daffy gear! Ribbons awarded to all participants. Children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult, and all children on bicycles MUST wear a helmet. Staging begins at 10:15 AM at Children’s Beach bandstand, Harbor View Way. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce signature event. 508228-1700. nantucketchamber.org 10:45 AM. 44TH ANNUAL DAFFODIL FESTIVAL HAT PAGEANT. Show off your creativity with a festively decorated, Daffodil-themed hat (elegant or goofy... it’s all fabulous fun!) and join the Pageant! Open to men, women & children. Ribbons awarded in adult and children’s categories. Starts immediately after Children’s Parade. Children’s Beach bandstand, Harbor View Way. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce signature event. 508-228-1700. nantucketchamber.org 11-11:30 AM. NANPUPPETS AT CHILDREN’S BEACH. Grab your picnic lunches, and head to Children’s Beach for original performance of Lizza Obremski’s phenomenal Nanpuppets to delight all ages. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce signature event. 508-228-1700. nantucketchamber.org nanpuppets.com 11 AM - 1 PM. “PACK A PERFECT PICNIC” WINE TASTING. With wine as a key ingredient in your perfect picnic scenario, why not make it ‘green’ ? Sample a selection of earth-friendly vinos as you learn to distinguish among organic, biodynamic and sustainable wines. Don’t forget
your handy recyclable, reusable GoVino wine glasses! Complimentary. RSVP: info@epernaywines.com e‘pernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach St., corner of Easton St. 508-228-2755. epernaywines.com DON’T FORGET TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE WINDOW ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR NANTUCKETCHAMBER.ORG! 12:30 PM. 8TH ANNUAL DAFFY DOG PARADE Sponsored by Geronimo’s. All friendly, leashed pooches are welcome to participate! (Daffy costumes & decorations strongly encouraged.) 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes awarded; must be registered to win. Register from 10 AM-12 PM at the Federal & Main St. corner table. Suggested donation: $5. Proceeds benefit Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals. Parade will be held at Children’s Beach. A signature event of the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce. 508-228-1700. nantucketchamber.org 12:55 PM. MET LIVE: CENDRILLON LIVE PERFORMANCE. Massenet’s sumptuous take on the Cinderella story, with Joyce DiDonato in the title role, paired with mezzo-soprano Alice Coote in the trouser role of Prince Charming, Kathleen Kim as the Fairy Godmother, and Stephanie Blythe as Madame de la Haltière. Bertrand de Billy conducts Laurent Pelly’s imaginative storybook production. Nantucket Dreamland Theater, 17 South Water St. 508-3324822. nantucketdreamland.org 1-2:45 PM. GAIL’S TOURS. See 4/28, 10 AM.
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SATURDAY APRIL 28 continued 2-3:20 PM. NOTORIOUS NANTUCKET TOUR. Learn the forbidden history of Nantucket that no other tour dares to reveal! Delve into the dark world of opium dens, secret trysts, gigolos, con artists, hippie hysteria, and a house of ill-repute. Ages 13+. Gather 10 min. prior to starting time at TOP of Main St., in front of Pacific Bank. $20/adults; $15/seniors (65+) and teens. 20% off groups of 6+. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Nantucket Walking Tours. 508-332-0953. 2-5 PM. 44TH ANNUAL NANTUCKET DAFFODIL REGIONAL SHOW. Sponsored by Nantucket Garden Club (members of Garden Club of America). Enjoy the many cultivars of daffodils on display as well as creative floral arrangements and imaginative photographs at this bona fide daffodil show! Free to the public, with shuttle bus service to Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm from the Greenhound Building, 10 Washington St. starting at 1:45 PM. nantucketgardenclub.org 3-3:45 PM. GAIL’S TOURS. See 4/28, 10 AM. 4-6 PM. DAFFODIL CELEBRATION CRAFT BREW TASTING. Let your Daffodil Weekend continue at this afternoon beer tasting celebration of New England Craft Breweries. Discover spring seasonal finds and limited release brews as we reveal a selection of new beers never before seen on island! Beer munchies provided. Game on! Complimentary. RSVP: info@epernaywines.com e‘pernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach St., corner of Easton St. 508-228-2755. epernaywines.com
6 PM TERMS OF ENDEARMENT THEATER PRODUCTION. See Apr. 27, 6 PM. 6-8 PM DAFFODIL CELEBRATION DINNER. Join Chef Greg as he prepares a multi-course SPRING meal in the demonstration space. $65/ person. Cash Bar. Nantucket Culinary Center, 22 Federal St. RSVP: joy@ nantucketculinary.com 508-228-2665. nantucketculinary.com 7-8:20 PM THE ORIGINAL NANTUCKET GHOST WALK. See 4/27, 7 PM. 7-8:30 PM. LISA REDFERN IN CONCERT. Award-winning Mainebased songwriter Lisa Redfern boasts 11 solo recordings, including original songs, jazz standards, folk tunes, hymns and Christmas songs; she has opened for Dave Mallett, The Roches, Cindy Kallet, Livingston Taylor and Pete Seeger. Check her out at lisaredfern. com. Free admission. Nantucket Atheneum, Great Hall. 1 India St. 508228-1110. nantucketatheneum.org 7-10 PM DAFFODIL WINE DINNER WITH CHEF GREG AND CAMILLE BRODERICK. Join Chef Greg as he prepares a multi-course meal in the demonstration space, pairing wine with Sommelier Camille Broderick of Camille’s Demi-Hour. $150/person. Ticket price includes demonstration, dinner, drinks and gratuity. Nantucket Culinary Center, 22 Federal St. RSPV: joy@nantucketculinary.com 508-228-2665. nantucketculinary.com
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SATURDAY APRIL 28 continued 8 PM POLAND STRINGS CONCERT. A night of folk, bluegrass and fine fiddle music for the whole family. Dave Poland, Michael Kopko, Steve Sheppard, and Erik Wendelken reunite for a special performance, with guests Colin Gulley on Banjo, Catherine David, and Seth Connelly. $20/advance tickets; $25 at the door. Cash bar. White Heron Theatre, 5 North Water St. 508-228-2156. whiteherontheatre.org 8:45-10:05 PM THE ORIGINAL NANTUCKET GHOST WALK. See 4/27, 8:45 PM. DON’T FORGET TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE WINDOW ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR NANTUCKETCHAMBER.ORG!
SUNDAY, APRIL 29 7 AM-5 PM SMALL WORKS, BIG CAUSE Exhibit. See 4/27, 5 PM. 8:30- 9:25 AM. FABULOUS MANSIONS OF THE CLIFF & BRANT POINT EXERCISE WALK. See 4/27, 8:30 AM. 10-11:30 AM. FIFTY SHADES OF FABULOUS: THE STORY OF NANTUCKET WALK. See 4/27, 10 AM. 10 AM - 4:30 PM. 44TH ANNUAL NANTUCKET DAFFODIL REGIONAL SHOW. See 4/28, 2 PM.
11 AM - 1 PM. SPRING CLEANING BOTTLE TAG SALE & TASTING. Need a few bottles on hand for that impromptu POST-DAFFY gathering? Take advantage of our annual WINE SALE where you get to taste before you buy! Refresh your rosé collection, take home some assorted single bottles and get free wine advice to boot! Complimentary. RSVP: info@ epernaywines.com e‘pernay Wine & Spirits. 1 N. Beach St., corner of Easton St. 508-228-2755. epernaywines.com 11 AM - 2 PM. CAPE AIR / NANTUCKET AIRLINES DAFFY CELEBRATION. Celebrate Daffodils and Spring with Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines! Coffee, cookies, and a book giveaway / signing by Helen McCarthy, author of children’s books Father’s Day Monsters in the Truck and Lilacs for Mother’s Day. Nantucket Airport, 14 Airport Rd. 508-325-5300. nantucketairport.com 1 PM. THE GREY LADY - ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SCREENING. When Boston homicide detective James Doyle’s partner is killed in an ambush, his dying words provide Doyle with a clue that sends him to remote Nantucket Island. In the grey off-season, his hunt for the killer leads him to the heart of the island where not even he can hide from the truth. (Barring scheduling conflicts, John Shea will be in attendance for a post-film Q&A.) Nantucket Dreamland Theater, 17 South Water St. 508-3324822. nantucketdreamland.org
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SUNDAY APRIL 29 continued 3-4:25 PM. GREAT WRITERS ON NANTUCKET WALK. Learn how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by this magical island on a 1/2 mile stroll along the cobblestone streets of historic Nantucket. Meet at Federal and India Sts., outside the Atheneum fence 10 min. prior to starting time. $20 / adults; $15/ seniors (65+) and teens; $5/ kids 7-12; under 7: FREE. 20% off groups of 6+. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Nantucket Walking Tours. 508-332-0953.
4 PM NANTUCKET MUSIC CENTER’S WOMEN’S CHORUS. NMC’s Women’s Chorus In concert with Diane T. Lehman. St. Paul’s Church, 20 Fair St. $15/ suggested donation. 508228-3352. nantucketmusiccenter.org 6 PM. TERMS OF ENDEARMENT THEATER PRODUCTION. See April 27, 6 PM. 7-8:20 PM. THE ORIGINAL NANTUCKET GHOST WALK. See 4/27, 8:45 PM.
Thank you for joining us for our 44th Annual Daffodil Festival! Please stay in touch, visit us—tell us how we are doing. Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce Zero Main Street, Nantucket, MA 02554 www.nantucketchamber.org | 508-228-1700 NANTUCKET
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This past summer Freedman’s designs appeared in Architectural Digest, Veranda and the New York Times.
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18 Daffodil Festival Official Guide 2018 | Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce