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The Maritime Festival September 19th Island Fair September 19th & 20th

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Cross Examining Prejudice The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA), in partnership with Theatre Workshop of Nantucket (TWN), present a staged reading of Twelve Angry Women on Thursday, September 24, and Friday, September 25, 2015, at 7 pm in the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House, 7 Fair Street.

Based on Reginald Rose’s iconic courtroom drama Twelve Angry Men (originally written as a teleplay for CBS in 1954), Twelve Angry Women is about the deliberation of a female jury over a homicide trial. At the beginning, all the jurors are in agreement on a guilty verdict until one lone member, “Juror #8,” poses the question of reasonable doubt, creating one of the most compelling trial stories ever to take the American stage.

“We are very excited to be highlighting the historic Quaker Meeting House with the Nantucket community and our friends at Theatre Workshop of Nantucket,” says Marjan Shirzad, NHA Director of Visitor Experience. “This historic property provides an intimate, evocative backdrop to a seminal piece of American theater, and we can't wait to see it come to life through the talented actors of the TWN." “Theatre Workshop of Nantucket is delighted to present a re-envisioned take on the classic Twelve Angry Men this fall with the NHA,” says Justin Cerne, TWN Artistic Director. “Ever relevant, Twelve Angry Women will challenge viewers and provoke insight for a new generation of audience members.”

Constructed by the Society of Friends as a school in 1838, the Quaker Meeting House is the island’s last surviving meeting house. Purchased from the Friends by the NHA in 1894, it was used as the association’s first museum until the fireproof building was erected on Fair Street, now the NHA Research Library. In the 1940s, Quakers on Nantucket formed a worship group and began to meet informally once again in the meeting house.

Space in this historic site is limited. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.nha.org/tickets or by calling 508-228-1894.

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Events & Entertainment Go to www.yesterdaysisland.com for the most up-to-date events.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset Walking Tour A 2/3 mi, 90 min historic walk through Siasconset. $20; $15 for 65+ & teens. Cash only. Catch 10:15 am bus at Greenhound Depot on Washington St for ride to Sconset. Meet guide at rotary BB. 508-332-0953.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital, then to a resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

1 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Free Ice Cream on narrated tour of Nantucket’s Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037. Also at 2:15 & 4 PM 1:30 to 4 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Led by 3x runner-up of Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll tells of “the most important small town in American History.” $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12 Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 5 min early. 508-332-0953 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 4:30 to 7 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live

Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Tasting of 8 wines, incl our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking Cisco Brewers Courtyard. $25 or $40 with a cheese plate. Reservations recommended: 415-548-0374 5 to 7 PM - “That’s Greek to Me!” Experience a taste of artisan, vineyard-driven wines from Greece + learn how to pronounce these indigenous varietals by name. Épernay.

1 N Beach Street; parking in Back. epernaywines.com. 508.228.2755 5 to 7 PM - Live Music by Sean Lee at Breeze Cafe Enjoy cocktails and live music with a duo act, headlined by Sean Lee, on The Nantucket Hotel’s front deck. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730.

5:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over the harbor. Capt. Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights $55. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

5:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & watch one of the best sunsets in the world.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

6 to 9 PM - Burgers & Beers Night at Atlas “Triple B” Burger: bison, beef, & bacon + roasted potatoes & bohemia pilsner $16 at Atlas BBQ & Fish House, 130 Pleasant St. 508-825-5495.

6:30 PM - NFF Now: “A Brave Heart—The Lizzie Velasquez Story” A documentary following the inspiring journey of 26-year-old, 58pound Lizzie from cyber-bullying victim to anti-bullying activist. PG-13.

Dreamland Theatre, 17 South Water Street.

7 PM - “Steel Magnolias” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Robert Harling’s play about a close-knit group of Southern ladies in a continued on page 6

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Fair & a Festival in One Weekend The weekend of September 19 and 20 is when islanders will celebrate the harvest of land and of sea, with both the Nantucket Maritime Festival and the Nantucket Island Fair being held this same weekend.

Nantucket Maritime Festival is held from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, September 19 at Children’s Beach with additional activities at Brant Point. Admission is free, and participants can watch quarterboards being carved and scrimshanders at work, tour the harbor on the Shearwater, decorate a beach bucket, race a radio controlled boat, climb the Brant Point Lighthouse, and listen to live music by local musicians.

The purpose of the Maritime Festival is to celebrate island life and maritime activities. Egan Maritime Institute has presented this festival for six years; Chuck Gifford is this year’s Honorary Festival Chairperson.

This year the festival is bringing back family favorites from last year, such as a 4-way tug-of-war, harpoon throwing, racing mini boats in a rain gutter, and a shucking contest. Families can enjoy watching teams race boats they

have made from cardboard and other materials. Kids can make their own sand art, explore the touch tank, watch rope bracelets being made, and learn about the shellfish around Nantucket. New this year is the opportunity to tour the Tall Ship Lynx, come learn about the connection this ship has to Nantucket Island.

Transportation will be available from the festival site at Children’s Beach to the activities at Brant Point.

The Nantucket Island Fair is held on Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20 from 10 am to 4 pm at the end of Tom Nevers Road. Admission is $5 per group of walkers and bicyclists or $15 per car.

Live music, food stands, and the livestock tent will be available both days, as will most of the games, exhibitions, and information tables. Events and activities each day do vary. Home Run Derby, corn husking contest, and cupcake eating contest are planned for Saturday; judging of Nantucket’s biggest pumpkin, the dog show, skillet toss, and apple peeling contests will be on Sunday. New this year is a t-shirt tie-dying station, a photo booth, and tours of the valleys in the Tom Nevers area guided by writer and geo-historian Peter Brace.

Both the Nantucket Maritime Festival and the Nantucket Island Fair offer a variety of fun ways to celebrate island life and community.

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small-town beauty parlor is hilarious and touching. Showing at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 7 PM - Movie: A Walk in the Woods Rated R, Showing in The Dreamland Studio Theater, 17 South Water St. 7:30 PM - “Other Desert Cities” by Theatre Workshop A riveting drama about a pivotal & tragic event in a family’s history. Centre Stage, 2 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 9 to 11 PM - Aaron Pigue at Kitty’s Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

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8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch Guaranteed Sightings on this thrilling offshore adventure! Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of Nantucket A 2-1/2 mi, 50 min, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes of The Cliff & Brant Point. Gather at 8:20 am at Main & Centre sts by bank steps.

Cash only. $15 508-332-0953.

9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the CoskataCoatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along

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the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10:30 AM -Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell anywhere else on a 2/3 mi, 80 min tour . $20. $15 65+ & Teens. Cash Only.

Main & Centre Sts, by bank at 10:20 am. 508332-0953 Ages 13+ 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Fish Fry (Grilled Sword & Fried Pollock) + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era & see landmarks from that time. Free coffee & gift. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Town Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy Ice Cream on anarrated tour of Nantucket’s Harbor. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also 2:15 & 4 PM 1:30 to 4 PM - Ward of Sol Driven Train Performs Live at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the is-

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You Play This Game the Rest of Your Life

by Robert P. Barsanti I watch them.

They run across the parking lot in a clatter of cleats and mud. The helmet dangles from one hand and while the other grasps the ball. They are wearing practice shirts with tears and dirt ground into them. Their socks fall down to the tops of their cleats. The rank odor trails after them like a gas slick; sweat, boy, and a week in a locker.

On the field, the quarterbacks are throwing to their receivers while the linemen sit and “stretch.” At the far end of the field, someone is shanking a ball deep into the cemetery.

And they are so young.

In the dark of the evening, when I can plan out the rest of the victories in my life, my mind casts back to the afternoons on the field of play. Then the years drop away and I believe that I could put Old 74, my practice jersey, back on over a pair of shoulder pads and take to the field. Then the intervening twenty-five years rise up chortling and coughing.

Back when I had the chance to earn glory on the gridiron, I didn’t like football very much. I played on a team that won a single game each year I played on it. As each loss ticked off and our character built to remarkable heights, practice ground to a slog through a dozen unimaginative plays.

Game day became a catalog of painful and embarrassing locker room rants and assaults by the tire salesmen and math teachers that were our coaching staff. By my senior year, our football team had become the occasion for the town to come out at watch the majorettes and our award winning marching band. “Boys,” the coaches promised us, “You’ll never play this game again.

Never in your life will you get to do this.” When the final Thanksgiving game ended in wet wool and humiliation, I closed that book and put it on the top shelf. continued on page 17

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I love fall when the kids are back in school and coming out to the Nantucket Field Station for nature walks. One of my favorite things to find along the beach and show them is Codium fragile, otherwise known as “dead man’s fingers.” Among the many common names for this, such as “green fleece,” “green sea fingers,” “green sea sponge,” and “Sputnik weed,” the fisherman’s title of “oyster thief” is self-evident when you see the piles of slipper shells (Crepidula spp.) attached to C. fragile washed up on the beach. C. fragile requires a rocky substrate, but a shell makes a perfect attachment point in a pinch. Inherently damaging to shellfish, C. fragile adheres to shells to serve as a home base. By wrapping its holdfast around shells, it impedes the locomotion and feeding of shellfish such as oysters, mussels, and scallops, and may dislodge them from the seafloor. As C. fragile gets a grip on a pile of slipper shells, before they know what’s up, they are up in the wrack line, slowly dying. When I bring groups of young kids down to the beach to see what lives there, they inevitably try to rescue as many of the slipper shells with the attached C. fragile that they can by throwing them back into the surf.

I don’t tell them the natural balloon action and drag capacity of the C. fragile will bring those slippers shells right back to the same high and dry demise.

The kids also love feeling the turgid green “dead man’s” fingers of C. fragile, even if it is kind of “gross.”

C. fragile migrated to our waters attached to ship hulls, in ballast water, and through shellfish aquaculture from the Pacific waters around Japan via shipping ports in Europe, arriving here in the 1950s. It quickly spread up and down the coast and was seen first in Massachusetts in 1961. The species fouls shellfish beds and causes a myriad of impacts on shellfish communities, including clogging nets and dredges, which greatly increases dredge time and equipment failure for commercial scallopers. This species also causes a nuisance to humans when it accumulates on beaches and rots, producing a foul odor. C. fragile subsp. tomentosoides has been documented altering benthic (bottom) communities and habitats, causing serious environmental implications, and it is now listed as one of the most invasive species worldwide.

Unfortunately, there are not many options for fighting this invasion besides removal and composting. C. fragile quickly returns to an area swept clean of the pest because it can reproduce from fragments left behind. Currently scientists are looking at biological control measures like fungi and parasites. Although C. fragile is eaten in some Far East households and it also is used in some animal fodder, neither use is common enough to provide an economic incentive for harvesting it. Some scientists believe that C. fragile can harbor toxic metabolites and should not be used for animal or human consumption. Around Nantucket we don’t have much in the way of toxic elements in our harbors, so I would say it is safe to use.

C. fragile subsp. tomentosoides is a large branching green alga that can attain almost 1 m (3.0 feet) in length and weigh up to 3.5 kg (almost 8 pounds)! The alga branches dichotomously (in two parts) and individual branches are three to ten mm in diameter. The plant is anchored to the substrate by a spongy basal holdfast (its “anchor”). This species exhibits various

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THE TRINITY COLLECTION

A 130-Year Vigil

by Amy Jenness author of On This Day in Nantucket History, available at Mitchell’s Book Corner The US government installed new experimental technologies on the lightships Nantucket and Cape May in 1934. A new type of short-range radio beacon was installed on the Nantucket to enable the lightship to send two radio signals which gave passing ships the ability to calculate the time difference and find their position relative to the lightship. In 1917, the board had installed radio beacons on lightships as navigational signals. In the early days, a lightship sounded its foghorn and then also emitted a radio signal, providing two calculation points. But in time, engineers discovered emitting a series of radio signals was the most effective navigational tool for mariners.

At the lightship Cape May, the board installed the first sodium vapor lights.

The lights, which flashed and rotated, were installed 165 feet above the water and could be seen for nineteen miles.

Lightships were floating lighthouses anchored near dangerous areas and used lights, and later sound, to alert nearby ships to their proximity of hazardous terrain. Each lightship had a crew of men stationed onboard continuously for months at a time. Originally launched and managed by the US Light House Service, operation of lightships was later taken over the US Coast Guard.

For much of the 1700s, 1800s, and into the 1900s, most of the country’s goods were moved by ship. By the time the cape & island lightships were put in service, more than 250 ships a day passed through the area and there are many stories of tragic shipwrecks and loss of life.

For much of the 19th and 20th centuries a series of seven lightships were stationed at points around Nantucket Bay. Those closest to the island were the Cross Rip lightship, which was originally called the Tuckernuck Shoal when it came online in 1828 and first located near the western side of the entrance to Nantucket harbor. In 1852 the lightship was moved to a location near the channel between Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard and renamed the Cross Rip. The Cross Rip was in service until 1963. The Great Round lightship was positioned

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THE ORIGINAL NANTUCKET GHOST WALK The island’s oldest and most famous ghost walk features 5 of Nantucket’s most eerie haunted locations.

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CHOICE OF TWO DIFFERENT TOURS: Cemetery Route (Tuesdays & Wednesdays): A 1 1/3 mile, 90 min. walk featuring: the Old North Burial Ground, the Oldest House, Mary Abby Swain, and the island’s 2 most haunted hotels. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Town Route (Friday, Saturday, Sunday): An 80 min., 1 mile, eerie evening stroll featuring: the most haunted restaurant and the most haunted house on Nantucket. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Both tours start at 8:30pm at Main and Centre, top of Main Street in front of the bank steps.

Hidden Nantucket

(8:30am Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

A 2-2 1/2 mile, 45-55 min. non-stop exercise walk, with historical commentary, down beautiful streets and lanes few visitors ever find.

MONDAY: Historic Houses, 1746 Windmill Route • WEDNESDAY: Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town FRIDAY: Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point Starts at 8:30am at Centre & Main, top of Main Street, in front of the bank steps. Please arrive 10 min early. $15 person

Glorious ‘Sconset

(10:40am Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday)

Revel in the transcendent beauty of Nantucket’s most radiant villiage on this 2/3 mile, 90 min. historic walk overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Gathers 10:40am at the rotary bulletin board in Siasconset. Ride, drive, or catch the 10:15am bus at the Greenhound Station on Washington Street for the 20 min. bus ride to Siasconset.

A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years Hot Coffee • Warm Doughnuts Fresh Squeezed Juices Homemade Soups • Specialty Salads Burgers • Sandwiches Breakfast served ‘til closing

Great Writers on Nantucket

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Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck, and others were inspired by this magical island on a 2/3 mi, 90 min. downtown stroll.

Starts at 10:30am at the corner of Federal & India Streets, outside the Atheneum fence. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Notorious Nantucket

(10:30am Friday, for ages 13 and up)

Conmen, loose women, hippies, gigolos, bordellos, & opium dens are featured in this 2/3 mi, 80min. stroll focusing on the island’s colorful past.

Starts at 10:30am at Centre & Main, top of Main Street, in front of the bank steps. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Breakfast Daily, 6am-2pm; Sunday, 6am-1pm Lunch Mon-Sat, 11am-2pm

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A 2/3 mile, 90 min. downtown historic walk led by the 3-time runner-up in the 2015 History Quiz Bowl.

Starts at 2pm at Centre & Main, top of Main Street, in front of the bank steps. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Take-out Available

Prices for all tours (except Hidden Nantucket) $20 adults, $15 seniors (65+) and teens, $5 for kids 7-12, children under 7 are FREE. Cash only.

20% off for groups of 6 or more, 33% off for 10 or more. Afternoon private tours available.

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As Columbus Day soon approaches, this is an opportune time for many of us to go off-island and experience a vacationof our own. Nantucket is host to the world-renowned Nantucket Wine Festival in May, when winery owners and vignerons from all over the world descend upon our tiny island. The fall is perfect for planning a trip to visit our wine festival friends in order to see how life operates for them during their busy season of crush and harvest.

Here are some tips that will make your wine tasting travels a Grand Cru success.

Have a designated driver. Whether you decide to do a self-guided day trip, hire a tour guide in a loaded van, or hop on the bus, make sure you know who is getting you to and from your winery destinations. To nominate yourself as designated driver and say you will spit doesn’t mean much after you have visited a handful of locations. Even if you are careful, you will most likely partake more than you think, especially when you aren’t used to drinking or tasting wine during the day. Your wine tasting excursion could end up costing you thousands of dollars, not to mention the inconveniences along the way, if you happen to be pulled over for driving under the influence.

Decide who your fellow wine tasters will be. When deciding on the size of your group and your mode of transportation, keep in mind that some wineries do not allow limos or buses on property. Smaller, family owned wineries may not have the parking infrastructure for a larger then normal vehicle to park, much less space for a vehicle of that size to turn around in a tight space. Also, their tasting room may only be able to accommodate a limited number of guests at one time. continued on page 11

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Leave your four-legged friends at home. Most wineries are not permitted to have dogs in their establishments or they may have their own winery dog as a mascot. It is not suggested to leave your dog in the car while on your wine tasting tour, as you never know how hot it will get in there. Your pet may be uncomfortable and you will spend the day worrying about your critter instead of enjoying the wine. A handful of wineries do not allow babies or small children, so it’s best to keep this an adult only adventure.

Map your route. It is important to know where you are going, how to get there, and how long the journey will take. You may decide which wineries to visit based on what days and times they are open, whether or not you need to make an appointment, and what types of wines you want to sample. At many wineries in California, tasting rooms are open daily and especially frequented on the weekends. For a more intimate tasting experience, you may prefer to visit during the week instead. The number of wineries you visit may depend on the amount of time needed to travel to each winery along with the amount of time necessary at each stop for the tour and tasting. Don’t pack too much into your day: you want to have sufficient time to enjoy each visit without rushing or worrying about making the next appointment.

Remember your manners. Tasting room etiquette may seem overwhelming and a bit square when you are trying to have fun, but a handful of simple Do’s and Don’ts are guaranteed to make the experience more enjoyable. Do not wear heavy perfume, cologne, hand lotion or shaving cream that can interfere with the smells of the wine. Leave the tasting area if you need to take an emergency phone call. It is perfectly acceptable to spit the wine, not because you don’t like it, but in order to moderate your tasting throughout the course of the day. There is no rule that says you have to consume everything that is poured for you. You can pour out the wine that was not consumed in the dump bucket as well. Whether you are the designated driver or not, you should never drink so much that you are drunk.

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modes of reproduction, which is a common trait for many successful invaders. It can reproduce sexually, parthenogenetically (female based asexual reproduction), and vegetatively. Water currents can and will carry this species over long distances introducing it to new locations. Although C. fragile prefers warm water temperatures of approximately 24°C for optimal growth and reproductive success, it is tolerant of a variety of salinity and water temperature levels. It also thrives in sheltered habitats, such as harbors and marinas, which increases the possibility for human introduction on boat hulls. C. fragile can grow at greater depths than many other seaweeds and shading from phytoplankton blooms does not affect it as much as other plants. It can even grow under docks and piers.

I just came back from a conference held on Hurricane Island on issues and research priorities for a group of Gulf of Maine field stations of which the Nantucket Field Station is the southernmost member. C. fragile first showed up in the Gulf of Maine in Booth Bay Harbor in 1964 due to transplantation of Long Island oysters. Research in the Gulf of Maine has found that it does best in warmer embayments, although it has become dominant in subtidal areas near shore. It can quickly become a dominant species in their normally very diverse subtidal and intertidal communities such as tidal pools. The rapid growth of this species and its ability to regenerate from broken fragments assist it in outcompeting native eelgrass and kelp beds, the primary shelter for many finfish and invertebrates. Dense, low-lying C. fragile subsp. tomentosoides meadows on the seafloor make movement difficult for lobsters, fish, and other organisms.

Massachusetts eelgrass expert, Dr. Joe Costa, documented a huge C. fragile influx at Wareham, MA in 2005 in Buzzard’s Bay, and it is possible that the same thing is happening around Nantucket. Dr. Costa offers a very through update of the state of research into eelgrass habitat losses in the state and he explores the reasons behind these losses. As we know, “no eelgrass, no scallops� because bay scallops depend on eelgrass habitat during their juvenile stages. Area scientists have documented eelgrass destruction in Massachusetts embayments to be caused by coastal eutrophication via nitrogen loading from recent increases in development. When nitrogen makes its way continued on page 13

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into our harbor from septic systems, fertilizers, and cranberry bogs, phytoplankton blooms can occur shading out the bottom-dwelling attached eelgrass plants. C. fragile does not seem to be affected by reductions in water quality. Other threats to eelgrass include ice damage, storm damage, and isolated outbreaks of the killer wasting disease that almost completely wiped out eelgrass in the 1930s. If any of these causes contribute to an eelgrass bed’s decimation, the eelgrass will usually come back. But if it is caused by nitrogen loading, until that excess nutrient is no longer feeding voracious phytoplankton, the eelgrass has very little chance to recover.

In the mid-1990s, Charlie Costello with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection started documenting eelgrass habitat using a combination of aerial surveys and field-based ground-truthing from boats. He came back several times this summer to continue his research, and he is collaborating closely with the town of Nantucket Shellfish Biologist Tara Riley.

Complications can arise when using aerial surveys to identify eelgrass beds because C. fragile patches can show up as eelgrass from the air. Additionally, if the surveys are done too early in the summer, the eelgrass may not have grown enough to be easily identified, and if the surveys are done later in the summer when the eelgrass meadows are lush and green, phytoplankton blooms in the water can diffract light and make it difficult to see the bottom.

Ground-truthing from boats or by snorkel surveys is the best method to verify the aerial surveys, but that takes time and is expensive. We can also use acoustic methods to map out vegetation on the sea floor and, in some instances, quickly tell between eelgrass and C. fragile.

Because of its bush-like growth pattern, C. fragile is considered a "lowlying alga.” Dense patches prevent larger species of fish and mammals from swimming freely through intertidal areas. The oyster thief is even more worrisome in oyster beds as C. fragile covers the oysters and smothers them, eventually destroying the beds! Indeed, the tendency of this species to overgrow and smother oyster beds is the reason fishermen call it “oyster thief.”

This can be a real problem for oyster mariculturists and is no picnic for the poor smothered oysters either!

One of the things I find most fascinating about C. fragile is that each “finger” section is a huge single cell; no true cell walls continued on page 15 exist, which allows it to have a turgid vacuole type

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Lobster Salad • Shrimp • Clam Chowder 5 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Tasting of 8 wines, incl our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking Cisco Brewers Courtyard. $25 or $40 with a cheese plate. Reservations recommended: 415-548-0374.

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India St. 7 PM - “Steel Magnolias” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Robert Harling’s play about a close-knit group of Southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor is hilarious and touching. Showing at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 7 to 9 PM - Jacob Butler at Kitty’s Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

7:30 PM - “Other Desert Cities” by Theatre Workshop A riveting drama about a pivotal & tragic event in a family’s history. Centre Stage, 2 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 island haunted locations. Led by original guide, it is 1 mile long & lasts 80 min. $20, $15 65+ & Teens and $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 9 to 11 PM - Sarah Farley at Kitty’s Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

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interior that can bounce incoming light from chloroplast to chloroplast, using light more efficiently and increasing in size with little energy output. In biological terms, the entire thallus (plant body) of C. fragile is composed of a single, multinucleate cell or "coenocyte," that has formed a tangle of branching filaments. The term "siphonous" describes this filamentous growth form.

Now you can pass that SAT test! When “dead man’s fingers” wash up on the beach, they lose the chlorophyll-based green coloring and turn a ghostly white, bleached by the sun.

C. fragile is a source of food for many invertebrate species, though not usually a primary food source. And it’s not all bad: in experiments done at the field station over the past few years, C. fragile was pulled directly from the harbor and centrifuged to see what types of epiphytic (surface dwelling) creatures live on a thin layer of water that clings to each “finger.” Hundreds of different diatoms, zooplankton, larval species of shellfish and sponges live on the surface, which looks knobby or hairy under a microscope. The rugged exterior creates a high surface area for these phytoplankton and zooplankton to attach to and gather food. In another set of experiments created by my interns, juvenile scallops were placed in tanks with eelgrass, C. fragile, or both, to see if the juvenile scallops would use the C. fragile plant body in the same way they use eelgrass (traveling upward to get higher in the water column and away from predators like crabs). In this experiment, the scallops often preferred the sides of the tanks over either plant (great guys, real helpful).

Fortunately several other New England shellfish researchers have verified that scallops can indeed survive just as well on C. fragile.

The jury is still out as to whether our eelgrass beds can hold their own and continue to provide a sustainable habitat for scallops. Some of the eelgrass loss last year was due to burial over the winter from the huge amounts of sand sloughed off of northerly facing banks in the harbor. We’re looking forward to seeing eelgrass coverage on Charlie Costello’s new Nantucket maps. Dr. Peter Boyce with MMA has also been documenting eelgrass coverage and the loss of eelgrass in the harbor. And maybe as Halloween approaches you’ll remember to look for and feel “Dead Man’s Fingers.”

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9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the CoskataCoatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 4 PM - 6th Annual Nantucket Maritime Festival A family-friendly event celebrating past, present & future maritime culture. Game, contests, harpoon throwing, & a shucking contest.

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10 AM to 4 PM - Island Fair Live music, food, farm stand competitions, livestock shows, demos & exhibitions. Dog & Pet Show; build a scarecrow, and bring in your Giant Pumpkin to weigh it! $15 Car and $5 Bikes & Walkers. Held at the Old Navy Base end of Tom Nevers Road.

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Game of your life from page 7 I don’t need to take it down nor do I need to write a new chapter. But the years have yellowed all of the losses and left me with long shadows falling over the far end of the field and the cool of the fall creeping up from the wet grass into my hands and shoes. The clouds feather above the pines as we trotted through our wind sprints. The past glows. So, when the air turns cool and brings out the sweaters, I fall back into the football past and reach out for the familiarity of old cleats and the promise of another crack at Melrose.

On an island stuck in the tides of time, football has returned to the center of Autumn. Now that the team has won its first few games, the old Whalers feel the past reach for them. Gangs of middle school kids claim the top of the stands while the former cheerleaders take the lowest benches. At the fence along the field, former players and would be field generals wait to be summoned. At one end-zone, the smaller kids put on their own touch football game. At the other, the Labradors and German Shepards chase tennis balls. After each Whaler touchdown, a miniature howitzer announces the triumph to the moors and the ocean. Afterward, the mighty Whalers ride through town in a victory parade and the loser slinks off to the boat.

The games build in size and intensity until the Vineyarders arrive at the end of November. At the same weekend as Harvard-Yale and Army-Navy, The Game brings thousands to the field, is announced over two radio stations, and replayed at the bars and job sites for years to come.

The games push the summer away. The saws and nail guns fall silent on Saturday afternoon. All summer, we were spread out from job to job and boat to boat. But now, we come together. The winter population, in all its glory and shame, appears on Saturday afternoons and recognizes each other.

We stood as we always stood, looked as we always looked, and said what we always said. “Nice to see you again.” “How do you suppose the team will do this year?”

For the players, the dreams of professional football faded before the Vineyard floats got dismantled. A small handful went on to collegiate success and an even smaller number appeared on one or two highly paid Sundays.

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N.F.L. glory faded as fast for the mighty Whalers as it did for almost every other high school player. But Vito’s teams built the island that we see around us. His players graduated and went to work with friends and fathers. They became plumbers, electricians, landscapers, and contractors. A linebacker met a running back at Fast Forward and they went to plumb the linebacker’s house. The quarterback called in a favor from the linemen, and they all put a roof on his grandmother’s house. The informal bonds of boyhood and huddles became the beams, struts, and supports of Tom Nevers and Quaise. The riches of the NFL never materialized, but they built the wealth of the island around them.

The old Whalers know what they see when they go to the field on Saturday. The boys are manning their old positions, wearing their old numbers, and playing with a speed and quickness that left them many Budweisers ago.

Those aren’t the only positions those boys will be taking. The old Whalers see the builders and planners and policemen and teachers and plumbers of the next twenty years strap on their helmets. My coaches were wrong; you play this game for the rest of your life.

On Saturdays, we watch tomorrow take the field in blue and white. They smile, they shout, they leap and they grasp the voltage of their youth. Do they know? Are they disciplined? Are they strong? Are they fierce? Do they know what to do?

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bring sheet music, accompanist provided. Youth ensemble ages 9+. theatreworkshop.com 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $45.

508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

1 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 2:15 & 4 PM 1:30 to 4 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Led by 3x runner-up of Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll tells of “the most important small town in American History.” $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12 Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 5 min early. 508-332-0953 2 PM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town & Cisco Brewers Pedal thru town center, around historical sites & out to Cisco Brewery.

Bikes, helmets, water bottles, & passionate provided. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 4:30 to 5:30 PM - Life Music Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Tasting of 8 wines, incl our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking Cisco Brewers Courtyard.$25 or $40 with a cheese plate. Reservations recommended: 415-548-0374.

5:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & watch one of the best sunsets in the world. continued on page 20

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Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

5:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over the harbor as Capt. Genthner acquaints you with maritime history. $55. 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7 PM - “Steel Magnolias” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Robert Harling’s play about a close-knit group of Southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor is hilarious and touching. Showing at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 7 to 8 PM - Free Concert: John Muratore and Roberto Cassan Featuring works that display diversity of the duo’s repertoire. Atheneum Great Hall. 1 India Street.

7:30 PM - “Other Desert Cities” by Theatre Workshop A riveting drama about a pivotal & tragic event in a family’s history.

Centre Stage, 2 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 8 to 10 PM - The Dandelion’s at Kitty’s Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mile long & lasts 80 min. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens. $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, in front of bank. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Video Dance Party DJ Video Dance Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 6 AM to 1 PM - Benedict Sunday Enjoy breakfast at the Downyflake, featuring a variety of Eggs Benedict, freshly squeezed OJ, & other specials. 18 Sparks Avenue.

8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Thar She Blows! Guaranteed Sightings on this thrilling offshore adventure! Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799.

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10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 4 PM - Island Fair $15 Car and $5 Bikes and Walkers. Held at the Old Navy Base end of Tom Nevers Road. www.nantucketislandfair.com 10:30 AM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town Pedal thru town center & around historical locations. Bikes, helmets, water bottles & passionate guides provided. Bookat nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 10:30 AM to 3 PM - Sunday Brunch Eggs Benny, our Famous Bloody Mary’s & a view of the Golf Course!

Held at The Restaurant at Miacomet, 12 West Miacomet Road!

11 AM to 2 PM - Brunch with Live Music at Breeze Cafe Enjoy a leisurely Sunday Brunch and live acoustic guitar music with Andy Bullington. The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730.

11 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch at Proprietors Featuring global cuisine and local ingredients. 508-228-7477, 9 India St. 11 AM to 3 PM - Brunch at Queequeg’s Enjoy an alfresco brunch in town. 508-325-0922, 6 Oak Street.

11:15 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era & see landmarks from that time. Free coffee & gift. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise aboard Shearwater Enjoy Ice Cream on a narrated tour of Nantucket’s Harbor. 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 2:15 & 4 PM 2 PM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town & Cisco Brewers Pedal thru town center, around historical sites & out to Cisco Brewery.

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at 31 Washington St. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 3 PM - “Steel Magnolias” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Robert Harling’s play about a close-knit group of Southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor is hilarious and touching. Showing at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 3:30 to 6 PM - Ward of Sol Driven Train Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $45. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

5:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & watch one of the best sunsets in the world.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

5:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights $55. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mile long & lasts 80 min. $20, $15 65+ & Teens and $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, in front of bank. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45 mini, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary.

Down streets and lanes most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre Sts, by bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr.

10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by this island on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens & $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Meet at Federal & India Sts by Atheneum fence.

Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Prime Rib + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 11:15 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era & see landmarks from that time. Free coffee & gift. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

1 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise w/ Shearwater Excursions Free Ice Cream on a narrated tour of Nantucket’s Harbor. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 2:15 & 4 PM 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 4:30 to 7 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.

5:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our harbor. Capt. Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights $55. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

5:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & watch one of the best sunsets in the world.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9 PM - Stargazing Night with Maria Mitchell Association Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting. $10.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr.

10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset Historic Walking Tour A 2/3 mi, 90 min walk through the village of Siasconset. $20; $15 for 65+ & teens; $5 age 7-1). Cash only. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington Street for 20 min ride to Siasconset.

Meet guide at rotary bulletin board. 508-332-0953.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Soup & Sandwich + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era & see landmarks from that time. Free coffee & gift. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 2:15 & 4 PM 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Led by 3x runner-up of Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll tells the story of “the most important small town in American History.” $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12 Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 5 min early. 508-332-0953 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 5:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights $55. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

5:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & watch one of the best sunsets in the world.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

6 to 9 PM - Rib Night at Atlas Dry rubbed, smoked, wet sauced, then grilled: $1.50 per rib & $5 Dos XX Draft at Atlas BBQ & Fish House, 130 Pleasant St. 508-825-5495.

8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route 1-1/3 Mile, 90 min walk featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House and 2 haunted hotels. $20, $15 65+ & Teens and $5 Kids. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre Sts, by bank, at 8:20 PM. 508-332-0953 9 PM - Stargazing Night with Maria Mitchell Association Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting. $10.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 8:30 AM - Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town A 2 mi, 45 min, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary to two virtually undiscovered parks in town. $15. Cash only. Meet at corner of Centre St. & Main St. Gathers at 8:20 am. 508-332-0953.

9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Fajita Bar + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era & see landmarks from that time. Free coffee & gift. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-

Airport 3.5 miles Quaise 3.5 miles Squam 8.5 miles

Altar Rock (via Polpis) 6 miles Quidnet 7.5 miles Surfside 3.5 miles

Eel Point 6 miles Sankaty Lighthouse 9.5 miles Tom Nevers Head 6.5 miles

Madaket 6.75 miles Siasconset (via Polpis) 10.5 miles Wauwinet 9 miles

Approximate distances, in miles to various locations of Nantucket Island from Main Street and Orange Street (Pacific National Bank)

Monomoy 2 miles Smith Point 7 miles

Linda Loring Nature Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Nantucket Cottage Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Nantucket Pool & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Old South Diner/Dragon by the Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Souza's Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Thai House Nantucket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 2015 PHOTO CONTEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All over the island

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Annye’s Whole Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Bartlett's Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Cisco Brewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Claudette's Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Great Point Natural History Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Hy-Line Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Island Bike Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

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228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 2:15 & 4 PM 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street.

4 to 4:45 PM - Free Yoga for Kids in Grades K-4 Mats provided. Limited to first 15. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 4:30 to 7 PM - YellowRed Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Tasting of 8 wines, incl our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking Cisco Brewers Courtyard. $25 or $40 with a cheese plate. Reservations: 415-548-0374.

5:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & watch one of the best sunsets in the world.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

5:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights $55. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

6 to 7 PM - Forty Years of Flying and Astronomy Major John Reed, USAF Ret., was a pilot for 15 yrs with 35 years of flying Infrared Scientific Research missions out of AFCRL at Hanscom Field. $10, at The Maria Mitchell Science Center, 33 Washington St 6 to 9 PM - Wing Night at Atlas Hot Sauced, grilled with house made blue cheese: $1 a wing & $5 Dos XX Draft at Atlas BBQ & Fish House, 130 Pleasant St. 508-825-5495.

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Knitting and Crocheting Nantucket Atheneum Main Floor Reading Area, 1 India St. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Atheneum Writer’s Group: The Moving Pen The writer’s group is a place to meet other writers and to flex your writing muscles. free admission. Come ready to write with paper and pen.

Atheneum Learning Lab, 1 India Street continued on page 24

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Coaching at the Corner Join Nantucket’s Professional Certified Coach Marsha Egan, PCC, upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. Discussions start at 8:30 am sharp. $15 at the door. This week’s chat is: Goals Alive - How to Make Goals Work for You. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr.

10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mi, 90 min historic walk through the beautiful village of Siasconset. $20; $15 for 65+ & teens; $5 age 7-1). Cash only. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington Street for 20 min ride to Siasconset. Meet guide at rotary bulletin board. 508-332-0953.

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7 PM - “Steel Magnolias� by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Robert Harling’s play about a close-knit group of Southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor is hilarious and touching. Showing at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 7 PM - Underwater Photography: Nantucket & Southeast Asia Join Ben Phillips as he presents a slide show and lecture of his underwater photography from Nantucket, Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia. The Dreamland Theatre, 17 South Water Street. Tickets $10 7:30 PM - Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Presents - I of the Storm I of the Storm, a Solo Riff. This unmatched performance by Richard Hoehler is a definite must see. Showing at Centre Stage, 2 Centre Street. Tickets available www.theatreworkshop.com 8 to 11 PM - YellowRed at Kitty’s Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route 1-1/3 Mi, 90 min walk featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House & 2 haunted hotels. $20, $15 65+ & Teens;$5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only.

Meet at Main & Centre Sts, in front of bank, at 8:20 PM. 508-332-0953

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Successful Wine Trip from page 11

Dress appropriately for whatever the weather may bring. Have a sweater on hand for the brisk cellar tour even when it is a scorcher outside.

Wear comfortable shoes that are closed toed. No need to ruin your fancy heels or muddy your feet in flip-flops while walking through the vineyard!

Be a good student. Pay attention, ask questions, create dialogue, record tasting notes, and take pictures. You’ll be amazed at how much you will learn by opening your ears and eyes to what is going on at the winery, versus just opening your mouth to sip.

Have snacks along the way. You are bound to get hungry at some point during the day. And, it’s a great idea to have some nourishment to help soak up all the alcohol you may be consuming. Most wineries have a beautiful outdoor sitting area where you can enjoy a picnic lunch while sipping wine you have purchased from them. There are typically local restaurants or small markets that offer gourmet take out food that cater to those who are visiting the wine regions. Taking time for a bite to eat is a great time to regroup and discuss your favorite wines thus far and what you are anticipating at your next winery stop. Bring plenty of water with you for the duration of the trip and remember to drink it along the way. You will be glad you kept yourself hydrated at the end of a long day.

One more tip for a wine-tasting trip overseas: In France, Italy and Spain, it is not so common for the winery to have an open cellar door policy, and they rarely receive visitors on the weekend. Because more of these wineries are small, family owned operations, you must make an appointment well in advance. You will most likely be meeting with the winemaker who lives on property and who is taking time out of his workday or family time in order to accommodate you. Therefore, be sure to honor your appointment by being prompt and not making any last minute changes or cancellations.

By following these helpful hints and with a bit of pre-planning your trip, you will be better prepared to enjoy the wine tasting experience and have many memories to toast when you return home.

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Taco Bar + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era & see landmarks from that time. Free coffee & gift. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 2:15 & 4 PM 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Led by 3x runner-up of Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll tells the story of “the most important small town in American History.” $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12 Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 5 min early. 508-332-0953 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket.

Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 5 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Tasting of 8 wines, incl our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking Cisco Brewers Courtyard. $25 or $40 with a cheese plate. Reservations recommended: 415-548-0374 5 to 7 PM - “That’s Greek to Me!” at Epernay Brett Marcy of Frederick Wildman & Sons, will showcase wines from this historical wine cellar. 1 N Beach St. epernaywines.com.

5 to 7 PM - Live Music by Sean Lee at Breeze Cafe Enjoy cocktails and live music with a duo act, headlined by Sean Lee, on continued on page 29

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The Nantucket Hotel’s front deck. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730.

5:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our harbor as Capt. Genthner talks of Nantucket’s maritime history $55. 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

5:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & watch one of the best sunsets in the world.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

6 to 9 PM - Burgers & Beers Night at Atlas “Triple B” Burger: bison, beef, & bacon + roasted potatoes & bohemia pilsner $16 at Atlas BBQ & Fish House, 130 Pleasant St. 508-825-5495.

7 PM - “Steel Magnolias” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Robert Harling’s play about a close-knit group of Southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor is hilarious and touching. Showing at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 7PM - “Twelve Angry Women” Twelve Angry Women is about the deliberation of a female jury over a homicide trial. Presented by the NHA and Theatre Workshop in the Quaker Meeting House, 7 Fair Street. Tickets $20 at nha.org/tickets 7:30 PM - “I of the Storm” I of the Storm, a Solo Riff, presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket.

This unmatched performance by Richard Hoehler is a definite must see.

Showing at Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 9 to 11 PM - Aaron Pigue at Kitty’s Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of Nantucket A 2-1/2 mi, 50 min, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes of The Cliff & Brant Point. Gather at 8:20 am at Main & Centre sts by bank steps. Cash only. $15 508-332-0953.

9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr.

10:30 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour for Ages 13+ Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell anywhere else on this 2/3 mi, 80 min tour. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre St. by bank at 10:20 am. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Fish Fry (Grilled Sword & Fried Pollock) + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open for the 2015 Season Fire Hose Cart House, Greater Light, Old Mill, Old Gaol & the Oldest House open, weather permitting. Whaling Museum open 10 to 5.

11:15 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era & see landmarks from that time. Free coffee & gift. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 2:15 & 4 PM 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 4:30 to 7 PM - Lance Mountain Dance Party Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Tasting of 8 wines, incl our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking Cisco Brewers Courtyard.$25 or $40 with a cheese plate. Reservations recommended: 415-548-0374.

5 to 7 PM - Live Music by Sean Lee at Breeze Cafe Enjoy cocktails and live music with a duo act, headlined by Sean Lee, on The Nantucket Hotel’s front deck. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730.

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5:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights $55. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

5:30 to 7 PM - Free Essential Oil Workshop with Allie Phillips Atheneum Learning Lab, 1 India Street, 508-228-1110 5:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & watch one of the best sunsets in the world.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

7 PM - “Steel Magnolias” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Robert Harling’s play about a close-knit group of Southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor is hilarious and touching. Showing at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 7PM - “Twelve Angry Women” Based on Reginald Rose’s iconic courtroom drama Twelve Angry Men, Twelve Angry Women is about the deliberation of a female jury over a homicide trial. Presented by the NHA and Theatre Workshop in the Quaker Meeting House, 7 Fair Street. Tickets $20 continued on page 30 at nha.org/tickets

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7 to 9 PM - Jacob Butler at Kitty’s Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mile long & lasts 80 min. $20, $15 65+ & Teens and $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, in front of bank. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 9 to 11 PM - Sarah Farley at Kitty’s Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Video Dance Party DJ Video Dance Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 6:45 AM to ALL DAY - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina A basket of 16 jumbo wings for $9.95; half basket for $5.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. Easy Street Cantina, Easy & Broad sts.

9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr.

10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10:30 AM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town Pedal thru town center & around various historical locations. Bikes, helmets, water bottles & passionate guides provided. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset Walking Tour 2/3 mile, 90 min walk through the village of Sconset. $20, $15 for 65+ and teens, $5 Kids (7-12). Cash only. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington Street for 20 minute ride to Siasconset. Meet guide at rotary bulletin board. 508-332-0953.

11:15 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Cruise through Nantucket Harbor aboard the Minke. Learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling continued on page 35

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about 6 miles north of the tip of Great Point from 1890 to 1932.

But the Nantucket lightship is among the most venerated of the many lightships stationed up and down the Atlantic and Pacific coasts because of its role in helping make transatlantic travel safe. Installed in 1854 40 miles SE of the island, no other lightship was farther from land. The vessel was anchored in an area known as Nantucket Shoals, where currents run in a clockwise circle.

The Nantucket lightship and her crew were the first Americans seen by those travelling from Europe to New York City and the last seen by those leaving.

Service onboard the Nantucket lightship was often monotonous and also very dangerous. In 1935, the British luxury ocean liner Olympic accidentally broadsided the Nantucket lightship and split it in half, sinking her and killing 11 crewmembers. The captain of the Olympic, a sister ship to the Titanic and Britannic, had been disoriented in a heavy fog and miscalculated his bearings.

Britain paid for a new lightship to be built and installed on Nantucket Shoals.

But Nantucket lightship crews are also credited with saving many lives. In 1901 the New York Herald arranged to install a Marconi radio on the Nantucket lightship and at a land-based office in ‘Sconset so it could report the shipping news faster. In short order radio operators and the US government realized Marconi wirelesses also made for safer voyages.

On January 10, 1909 the SS Florida, carrying 850 displaced Italian immigrants, struck the ocean liner Republic in in a heavy fog 26 miles from the Nantucket lightship. The Republic had just installed a Marconi wireless radio and operator Jack Binns used it to contact the ‘Sconset station 47 miles away. It would be the first time the new radio technology was used to send a distress message and the Sconset and Nantucket lightship operators coordinated rescue efforts for the rest of the day. Nearly all hands were saved that day.

Not all lightship business had to do with navigation and life-saving. They also became popular race markers during big yacht races. Yachting took ahold of American culture in the 1850s, and the custom of using lightships as race markers for both east coast and transatlantic races would last into the 1970s.

When World War II prevented the popular Newport to Bermuda sailing race, its organizers planned a substitute race that sailed from Rhode Island to the Nantucket Lightship to the Cape May lightship and back.

By the time the US Coast Guard took the Nantucket lightship out of service in 1983, a total of 11 lightships had been stationed on Nantucket Shoals, and all were named Nantucket. One of the last lightships to be taken out of service, the USCG replaced her with a buoy equipped with electronic equipment.

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508.228.2797

Far from the usual.

Summer Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am - last call 7:45pm; Sunday, noon - last call 6:45pm Tastings, tours, live music and good times! Dogs, kids, and snacks welcome!

At Cisco Brewers we make all grain beers in our tiny brewery. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the Triple Eight Vodka, and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth spirits.

ANTIQUES DEPOT 23 Federal Street 508­228­1287 nantucketan quesdepot.com

Big Beers, Delicious Wine & Smooth Spirits available at all the best island restaurants and liquor stores

FREE! in-season shuttle leaves from Visitor Services starting at 12:30pm We now have expanded off-street parking past the Brewery on the right.

5 Bartlett Farm Rd. | 508-325-5929 www.ciscobrewers.com

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Nantucket Dining Guide 508-228-2797 17-1/2 Old South Road

All the products you love at a new location Fresh pastries, baked goods, breads, hot lunches

www.nantucketbakeshop.com Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. Be tempted by our world-famous almond macaroons and Magees. For breakfast, try our fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, danish, & bagels accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. We bake decorated cakes, fresh fruit tortes, cheesecake, chocolate velvets, and pastries. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! How about an all white meat chicken pie or fresh spinach quiche for a quick supper? Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website.

Nantucket Cookie Company Open daily; we ship anywhere Small batch cookies from scratch

508-228-5814 2 Broad St., Steamboat Wharf

THE NANTUCKET COOKIE COMPANY offers their freshly baked tempting treats.

Stop in their Steamboat Wharf location inside The Easy Street Cantina and indulge — you won’t be disappointed! Sending our cookies to friends and family? Arrange for instore pickup, or we will ship anywhere in the USA! www.nantucketcookie.net

Brewers Cisco Brewers

508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

Open Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 6:45pm Sun noon-last call at 6pm Beers brewed with the finest ingredients

www.ciscobrewers.com At CISCO BREWERS we make BIG, all-grain beers in our tiny brewery using traditional methods, fine malts, and whole hops. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the “Triple Eight Vodka,” and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth vodka. Take the free shuttle from Visitor Services that starts at 12:30pm, or park in our new lot just past the Brewery on the right.

Clubs & Entertainment Rose & Crown Open daily from 11:30am-1am Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

THE ROSE & CROWN SEAFOOD PUB is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors.

Not only do they offer a great menu with the freshest food at affordable prices, but their specialty drinks can’t be beat! And at 10 pm, the fun and frolic begins, with DJs, poker nights, karaoke every Thursday night, dance parties, and live jazz on Thursday. They have the largest TVs in town to watch football. THE ROSE & CROWN is the hottest spot in downtown Nantucket! www.theroseandcrown.com

The Bean

508-228-6215 Open in 2 Locations!

4 India Street & in the Stop-n-Shop www.nantucketcoffee.com Hot and Iced Coffees and Teas, Smoothies, Snacks

THE BEAN offers coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, mochas, and much more all prepared with coffee beans freshly roasted on-island by Nantucket Coffee Roasters and expertly brewed by our baristas. A variety of teas, cold beverages, and smoothies are also available, along with a tempting selection of snacks. Order to go or sit around the tables in their cozy cafe atmosphere. Whole beans are available directly from Nantucket Coffee Roasters: order from their website at www.NantucketCoffee.com.

Open Mon Fri 630am -6pm, Sat & Sun 7am -6pm Coffee, community space, and killer wifi

Annye’s Whole Foods

508-228-4554 14 Amelia Drive

At ANNYE’S you’ll find fabulous prepared meals made from scratch — easy, healthy, and delicious! Take them home for a hot lunch or a handy dinner. We also sell tasty, convenient frozen foods, including ice creams and desserts. And you can choose a bottle of wine from our selection to accompany your meal. ANNYE’S is a short trip from downtown, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Road, and a right turn onto Amelia Drive. We have plenty of parking. www.annyes.com

Atlas BBQ & Fish House

508-825-5929 15 Washington Street

handlebar.coffee Welcome to HANDLEBAR - a community space disguised as a coffee shop! We provide an ideal in-town location for you to come and grab a favorite beverage. We serve up quality espresso drinks, freshly made pastries, and healthy snacks. Enjoy your experience with us while surfing the web on our free Wi Fi or conversing with friends. When you’re here you can count on being served by our knowledgable and smiling staff. The Handlebar Cafe brings people together over coffee. Stop in & see us!

508-825-5495 130 Pleasant Street

Open Nightly from 5:30 pm Call in & Pick up!

New, approachable, dynamic, fresh

New, approachable, dynamic, fresh with a focus on the freshest smoked and grilled meats, fish and vegetables. The ATLAS menu features Brandt Gould’s authentic barbecue, grilled whole fish selections and vegetarian options all with bold clean flavors.

Everything is made from scratch daily, no corners cut! Open 7 nights a week. NOW with a NEW Takeout Menu: Don’t miss our new New England Clambake ready to pick up & take to your favorite beach. atlasnantucket.com

Bartlett’s Farm 508-228-9403 Open daily 8-6pm. Introducing Game Day Takeout 33 Bartlett Farm Road www.bartlettsfarm.com Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce Did you know that BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM prepares mouth-watering baked goods, homemade soups, breads and foccacia, hearty sandwiches, salads, and many more daily seasonal specialties to go? Stop in early for a muffin and freshly brewed coffee, or make it your lunchtime destination for a delicious change from the downtown crowds.

BARTLETT’S even has prepared foods that you can take home and heat up for dinner and freshly baked pies you can serve for dessert. Don’t forget that BARTLETT’S also has the freshest island vegetables, plus annuals, perennials, herbs, and cut flowers.

Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470 29 Centre Street

Weekend Breakfast, Lunch Dinner closed Tuesdays Outdoor patio dining in season

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite! They serve bountiful weekend breakfast, plus savory lunches and fabulous dinners Monday, Wednesdays-Saturdays (closed Tuesdays). Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available.

MasterCard and Visa accepted. www.nantucketbistro.com

Downyflake Donuts, baked goods, breakfast, & lunch to go A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

www.thedownyflake.com Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. Call ahead for take-out, bulk pastry orders, and catering or event planning.

Breakfast 6 am- 2 pm on weekdays (6-1 on Sunday). Lunch Mon-Sat 11-2pm

Easy Street Cantina One Nibble & You’re Hooked!

Full Breakfast served all day

Coffee Shops

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Light Food & Take-Out Open daily Prepared meals to take home, wine, organic foods

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508-228-5418 corner of Easy & Broad sts.

www.EasyStreetCantina.com EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf is the merging of two island traditions of 20 years (award-winning Joe’s Broad Street Grill and Tacos Tacos). One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kids’ foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our dining room or patio, or take your feast home, to the beach, or on the boat. Our bacon-egg-and-cheese burritos are the perfect breakfast to go. Open Sun.-Wed. 6:45 am to10pm and Thurs-Sat. 6:45 am to 2 am.

Lemon Press Open Daily Organic Foods, Superfood Smoothies, Cold Press Juices & More

508-228-3800 29 Centre Street

This new island, “grab and go healthy” shop in the heart of downtown makes their products on site. Choices include a variety of organic coffee, freshly pressed cold juices and lemonade, freshly made sandwiches, and superfoods such as smoothies and Raw Bowls. Owners Darya and Rachel are committed to serving their customers healthy and delicious food items that are easy to take to the beach, to the boat, on a picnic, or home to the family. www.lemonpressnantucket.com

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Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Mon-Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 4-8pm, closed Sun. Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices

SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables.

The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. www.siamtogonantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-8pm.

Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more.

508-325-6265 7 Dave St

www.sophietspizza.com Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for eat in or fast take out. New York-style thin crust, crispy, ultra-thin Flatbread and crunchy Sicilian choices beg for your special topping creations. Sophie T’s Pizza offers a varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, zesty BBQ wings, homemade pasta specials, and an array of subs or whole wheat wraps that come fully dressed & toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take out and to hear daily specials. SOPHIE T’S is open seven days a week, and has plenty of parking. Located mid-island at 7 Daves Street, in Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box. Stop by for a menu & see if you can resist a slice.

Sushi by Yoshi

508-228-1801 2 East Chestnut Street

Daily 11:30am to 9pm Sushi & classic Japanese dishes

A party is not a party without sushi! SUSHI BY YOSHI is open on East Chestnut Street, serving the best sushi and other Japanese delicacies. Stop by their Sushi Bar and sample from their new menu. The varied menu includes Nori Rolls in more than half a dozen varieties, Nigiri Sushi or Sashimi, Futo Maki, Futomake with fish, and more. YOSHI’s California Roll and Dynamite Roll combination makes a terrific lunch or evening snack!

Also available are Dumplings, Noodles, Rice, and Miso Soup. Stop by YOSHI’s at 2 East Chestnut Street, around the corner from the Information Bureau on Federal Street. Call ahead for quick service. BYOB. Find us on FB. www.sushibyyoshi.com

Thai House Nantucket Open daily 11am-9pm Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm Dine in or take out

508-680-1522 118 Old South Road

Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japanese-inspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries. You can dine in the cozy dining room, or order ahead for takeout. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com

Markets Annye’s Whole Foods Open daily - COUPON in this paper Complete organic market & prepared meals

508-228-4554 14 Amelia Drive

Visit ANNYE’S in our new and larger location! You’ll find the best in organic foods, including Niman Ranch meats, free-range chicken, fruits and vegetables, and naturallyfarmed wines from Italy, France, and California. Try ANNYE’S Culinary Concierge, offering fabulous prepared meals made from scratch — easy, healthy, and delicious!

Purchase tasty, convenient frozen foods, including ice creams and desserts, or select from our all-organic bulk foods—grains, nuts, seeds, beans, fruits, and earth-friendly cleaning supplies. ANNYE’S carries the most effective supplements, herbal and homeopathic remedies, as well as skin and hair care products, to keep you feeling and looking great!

We’re a short trip from downtown, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Road, and a right turn onto Amelia Drive. Plenty of parking. www.annyes.com

Bartlett’s Farm Open every day 8-6pm.

Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road

www.bartlettsfarm.com Grocery shop at BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM. Eggs, milk, cheese, coffee, and, of course, fresh vegetables. Freshly baked goods, as well as daily seasonal specialties prepared with farm fresh ingredients for take away. Ample parking and friendly faces.

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Restaurants Arno’s Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant 508-228-7001 Breakfast 9-3, Lunch 11-3, Bar 9-3 41 Main Street New England Breakfast & Seafood of the Highest Quality at Reasonable Prices ARNO’S BREAKFAST AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, family owned and operated, is celebrating 56 years at 41 Main Street. Arno’s serves breakfast and lunch, all well patronized, in its comfortable and casual dining rooms. Breakfast is served from 9 to 3, lunch from 11 to 3, and you can dine at the Bar from 9 to 3. The menu offers best of season seafood, including oysters, mussels, seafood tacos, flounder, halibut, scallops, swordfish, salmon, and lobster. Please see page 5 for a selection from our menus. Arno’s is also well known for its full service bar, including bar dining. The bar is open from 9am (11am Sunday), serving the best ever Bloody Mary and Mimosa. Great selection of draft beers (8), wines by the glass, specialty cocktails, and liquors. Arno’s is centrally located on the historic downtown cobblestoned Main Street. The restaurant’s huge front windows, with a sunlit and historic brick interior, make for an inviting atmosphere.

There is an equally attractive upstairs dining room also overlooking cobblestoned Main Street. From the Boat Basin, Arno’s is just a short walk along the cobblestones of Main Street on the right side. www.arnosnantucket.com

Atlas BBQ & Fish House Open Nightly from 5:30 pm New, approachable, dynamic, fresh

508-825-5495 130 Pleasant Street

New, approachable, dynamic, fresh! Atlas offers an ambiance that you can enjoy with your family on any evening, on date night (first or 200th) or with your greatest friends.

An approachable and dynamic atmosphere with focus on the freshest smoked and grilled meats, fish and vegetables. The menu features Brandt Gould’s authentic barbecue, grilled whole fish selections and vegetarian options all with bold clean flavors. Everything is made from scratch daily, no corners cut! Open 7 nights a week. atlasnantucket.com

Black-Eyed Susan’s

508-325-0308 10 India Street

Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6-10pm Foreign & Domestic Cooking www.Black-EyedSusans.com Tucked away on India Street, just around the corner from Centre Street, you’ll discover one of the island’s great finds! Part of the neighborhood for 20 years, BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S is a favorite of visitors and locals alike. The dinner menu is inspired by the seasonal market and changes frequently. They also serve hearty breakfasts featuring Huevos Rancheros, Homemade Corned Beef Hash, Buttermilk Pancakes, Sourdough French Toast, and a variety of “Scrambles” and Omelettes. The freshly squeezed orange juice is a real eye-opener! Find out why everyone is raving about BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S! BYOB & no credit cards.

Breeze Bar & Cafe

508-228-4730 Open year-round from 11:30 am The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St New England Coastal Cuisine & Family Favorites breezebarandcafe.com Breeze Bar & Cafe serves New England Coastal Cuisine, and family favorites in either our dining room or outdoors on Nantucket’s grandest all-season deck, with cozy fire pits.

Our dinner menu features salads, soups, and appetizers, and a delectable selection of entrees from filet mignon and Grilled Salmon to a casual Burger and delectable Lobster Roll. Also serving Sunday Brunch. Cocktail Bar Service also available.

The Brotherhood of Thieves Open year-round from 11:30 am Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch

508-228-2551 23 Broad Street

www.brotherhoodofthieves.com THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, 23 Broad Street, is an landmark island eatery, offering three dining areas: The original restaurant echoing 1840s Whaling Bar. Upstairs was recently renovated (great option for private parties). Outdoor patio provides relaxed/casual dining. All three bars are stocked with unique liquors to delight connoisseurs. Menu offers specials (fresh /organic ingredients), signature burgers, famous shoestring fries. Voted Best Chowder/Family Dining—Cape Cod Life and Best Nantucket Bar—Boston Magazine.

Centre Street Bistro 508-228-8470 Weekend Breakfast, Lunch Dinner closed Tuesdays 29 Centre Street “Eat and happiness will follow!” www.nantucketbistro.com The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm, is an island favorite! They serve bountiful weekend breakfasts, from 8am to 1 pm; savory lunches Monday, Wednesdays-Saturday from 11:20 to 2pm; and fabulous dinners every evening but Tuesday from 5:30 pm. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available.

Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out available. MC & Visa accepted.

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

508-228-6005 Open daily 5:30am-9pm 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking “Fly into CROSSWINDS...where our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for

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everyone on our fun, diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Bring the kiddies with you: we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casual dining experience.

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Downyflake Open Daily for Breakfast & Lunch; Takeout A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

www.thedownyflake.com Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. Call ahead for take-out, bulk pastry orders, and catering or event planning.

Breakfast 6 am- 2 pm on weekdays (6-1 on Sunday). Lunch Mon-Sat 11-2pm

Dune Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner Nightly from 6 to 10 pm Lunch from 11:30 to 2:30pm Where chic meets casual comfort.

508-228-5550 20 Broad Street

DUNE is open for the season with Chef Michael Getter, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons, in the kitchen! The décor in our three distinct dining rooms is a blend of sophisticated elegance and soothing comfort. Along with our exotic quartzite bar and charming patio we offer an extensive selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, liquors and cordials along with tempting dinner and dessert menus. The ever-changing menu showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats from regional farms and select purveyors. www.DuneNantucket.com

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Open daily! One Nibble & You’re Hooked! corner of Easy & Broad sts.

Fried Clams, Fish’n Chips, Burritos, Tacos, Wraps, & More. Breakfast all day!

EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf. One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kid’s foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies.

Enjoy in our spacious dining room or on our outside patio beside the water. We serve breakfast all day, and offer our Omelette Bar from 8-11:30 am. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food. Open Sun.-Wed. 6:45 am to10pm and ThursSat. 6:45 am to 2 am.

The Faregrounds Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily Affordable Family Dining

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

www.thefaregrounds.com FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the bustling energy of Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze on our deck, and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented by Daily Specials, Early Birds and a different All You Can Eat every night. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party!

FAREGROUNDS is a terrific venue to celebrate any occasion. No party is too big or too small, and we have plenty of parking to accommodate all your guests. FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal while enjoying those who matter.

Fifty-Six Union

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John Keane and Caroline Montgomery are continuing that tradition on Nantucket at KITTY MURTAGH’S. Named after John’s grandmother, everything about Kitty’s is eclectic and fun. Decorated with Irish signs, antiques, and furniture, the pub exudes authenticity. Relax & enjoy traditional hearty fare. Join us downstairs in our intimate dining room for entrees like Kitty’s Pork Schnitzel or Guiness Battered Fish-n-Chips.

Nightly seafood specials draw from Nantucket’s local catch. You can add Nantucket’s best soup & salad bar to any entree for just a few dollars. Top it all off with a pint of Guinness in a traditional 20-oz glass. Live music every Wed. & Fri. night.

nabe

508-228-5031 31 Easy Street

Serving Lunch, Dinner, Bar menu 11am -10pm Bar open till 1 am a one-of-a-kind addition to the island’s dining scene

At nabe, Chef Jonathan White uses local and artisan ingredients to produce a variety of classic and creative skillet mac-and-cheese, entree salads, burgers & bites, and fresh local seafood in deliciously innovative dishes. Sushi like no other on Nantucket is created at nabe by an island master! This new eatery and nightspot is Reubin Simantov’s vision: “I found a diamond in the rough, and with a team of experts, I’m shaping it into a beautiful gem for the island restaurant scene... welcome to nabe!” nabeack.com

The Proprietors bar & table

508-228-7477 9 India St

Dinner nightly from 5:30pm; Sunday Brunch 11-2 An adventurous menu of sharable plates & dishes

The menu at The Proprietors borrows techniques & flavors from global cuisines while celebrating local ingredients. Executive Chef/Co-Owner Tom Berry serves an adventurous selection of sharable plates and dishes hot off the plancha with a strong focus on imaginative seafood, vegetable, and grain presentations. Dinner is served nightly from 5:30pm and Sunday Brunch is served from 11am to 2 pm. The Proprietors bar opens nightly at 5pm. www.proprietorsnantucket.com

Queequegs Brunch Daily 11am-3pm. Dinner nightly from 5:30pm.

Tree bar open, weather permitting The locals’ choice for intimate in-town dining

508-325-0992 6 Oak Street

Nestled on a side street behind the Atheneum, QUEEQUEG’S offers a romantic spot for dinner in a fun bistro setting with an intimate bar scene. The cozy dining room, with it’s warm color scheme and eclectic artwork, radiates comfort. Our patio is a fun retreat from the hustle and bustle of town. QUEEQUEG’S menu pushes the envelope of “American Eclectic” and takes you on a culinary voyage that blends home-style comfort food with European flavors. Our chef has honed his skills to the point where every bite resonates with love-it-in-an-instant flavor. In the heart of down town, QUEEQUEG’S is the local secret that’s finally out. www.queequegsnantucket.com

The Restaurant at Miacomet Open to the public Wednesday-Sunday Sunday Brunch, Lunch, Lite Bites, & Dinner

508-325-0335 12 W. Miacomet Road

THE RESTAURANT at MIACOMET is the place to go for great food and a relaxing ambiance! Located in the Miacomet Golf Club on beautiful Nantucket Land Bank property, the restaurant serves brunch, lunch, lite bites, and dinner to the public as well as club members. Join us for Sunday brunches, when you can enjoy Eggs Benedict, our Famous Bloody Marys, and a view of the lush golf course. Also join us for lunch, lite bites, and dinner! See our display ad for hours. www.miacometgolf.com

508-228-6135 56 Union Street

Rose & Crown 508-228-2595 Lunch & Dinner from 11:30am-10pm, open til 1am 23 S Water Street Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails www.theroseandcrown.com

Warm and welcoming with an irreverent spirit and food that is nothing short of inspired…FIFTY-SIX UNION has an appealing combination of quality food and fun that will draw you back again and again. FIFTY-SIX serves dinner Tues-Sat from 5:30 pm;.

Patron dinner favorites include fragrant Curried Mussels, Javanese Spicy Fried Rice, and Truffle Frites that are positively addicting. For dinner, Chef Peter Janelle prepares a creative Fish Special and a tempting Vegetarian Pasta du Jour. FIFTY-SIX UNION offers more than a dozen exhilarating cocktails, served by their libation experts. FIFTY-SIX UNION...there’s nothing else quite like it on Nantucket. www.fiftysixunion.com

THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by and check out our new menu, served continuously from 11:30 am, with great food at reasonable prices! We serve delicious favorite finger foods like Nachos, Rum & Brown Sugar Shrimp Skewers, and Clam Fritters. There are freshly made soups and salads, burgers, quesadillas and sandwiches, along with wraps for a light meal. ROSE & CROWN entrees include Pasta Primavera, Shrimp Scampi, and a wide variety of amazing burgers (try the Cubano Burger). Come down to South Water Street and check our daily blackboard specials. Always family friendly — children’s menu available.

foood for here & there

Siam to Go 508-228-SIAM (7426) Mon-Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 4-8pm, closed Sun. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Food with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices siamtogonantucket.com

Open Tues.-Sat. Bar opens at 5, Dinner starts at 5:30 Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff

Open daily at 6:30am for breakfast, lunch, dinner Pizza, Sandwiches, Salads, Burgers, Delivery!

508-228-4291 149 Lower Orange St

www.fooods.com foood for here and there is the place to go for great food at reasonable prices. Rated the Best Pizza on Nantucket, foood serves small, medium, large, and deep dish pizzas at the lowest price on the island. At foood for here and there, you can have a quick lunch for under $6.00. We also offer specialty pizzas, including Mexican and Tropic Rocky, a variety of sandwiches and subs on freshly baked rolls, delicious salads, burgers, lasagna, spicy wings, and more! Stop in our casual and fun location at Lower Orange Street. If you’re in a hurry to get home or to the beach, call ahead.

Kitty Murtagh’s Lunch 11:30-5; Dinner from 5 pm; Sunday Brunch 11:20-2:30 Nantucket’s Only Irish Pub & Restaurant

508-325-0781 4 West Creek Road

www.kittymurtaghs.com In Ireland, pubs are places to socialize, relax & maybe conduct a little business. Owners

SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables.

The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand.

Sophie T’s Pizza Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-8pm.

Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more.

508-325-6265 7 Dave St

www.sophietspizza.com Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike

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have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for eat in or fast take out. New York-style thin crust, crispy, ultra-thin Flatbread and crunchy Sicilian choices beg for your special topping creations. Sophie T’s Pizza offers a varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, zesty BBQ wings, homemade pasta specials, and an array of subs or whole wheat wraps that come fully dressed & toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take out and to hear daily specials. SOPHIE T’S is open seven days a week, and has plenty of parking. Located mid-island at 7 Daves Street, in Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box. Stop by for a menu & see if you can resist a slice.

Sushi by Yoshi

508-228-1801 2 East Chestnut Street

Daily 11:30am to 9pm.

Sushi & classic Japanese dishes

A party is not a party without sushi! SUSHI BY YOSHI is open on East Chestnut Street, serving the best sushi and other Japanese delicacies. Stop by their Sushi Bar and sample from their new menu. The varied menu includes Nori Rolls in more than half a dozen varieties, Nigiri Sushi or Sashimi, Futo Maki, Futomake with fish, and more. YOSHI’s California Roll and Dynamite Roll combination makes a terrific lunch or evening snack!

Also available are Dumplings, Noodles, Rice, and Miso Soup. Stop by YOSHI’s at 2 East Chestnut Street, around the corner from the Information Bureau on Federal Street. Call ahead for quick service. BYOB. Find us on FB www.sushibyyoshi.com

Thai House Nantucket Open daily 11am-9pm Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm Dine in or take out

508-680-1522 118 Old South Road

Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japanese-inspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries. You can dine in the cozy dining room, or order ahead for takeout. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com

TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, & Dinner Nothing is ordinary, not even the view!

508-228-8768 Bayview Dining at The Wauwinet

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one of the most spectacular views on the island. Enjoy a superb prix fixe or a la carte dinner in the intimate dining room or relax outdoors on the casual TOPPER’S Deck.

Cocktails on the lawn at sunset are another special treat. For brunch, lunch, or dinner, you can arrive via a scenic one-hour water taxi cruise or catch our complimentary jitney (both depart from the White Elephant). Now serving brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

Dress is smart casual; reservations recommended. www.toppersrestaurant.com

Town Brunch Daily 11am to 3pm; Dinner from 5:30pm.

Be adventurous, go to Town

508-325-TOWN (8696) 4 EChestnut St

TOWN Restaurant is a Global cuisine wonderland, offering uplifted dishes sourced from every corner of the globe. Taste our tantalizingly bold, sumptuous flavors within a cool, casual, sexy Eastern-styled lounge. Offering traditional dishes with a twist; Ancho Dusted Shrimp & Grits, and Red Thai Curry Chicken all capture your taste buds and transport you to another land! Town is conveniently located on East Chestnut St.; our inviting dining lounge and patio with Asian accents brings you to paradise, making this a memorable dining experience! Be adventurous, go to TOWN! www.TownNantucket.com

Seafood Souza’s Seafood

508-228-9140 23 Trotter’s Lane Open 9am-6pm with a full selection of seafood Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing SOUZA’S SEAFOOD, under the red and white flag on Trotter’s Lane, offers a full line of quality seafoods both fresh and frozen: steamers, littlenecks, cherrystones, lobsters, swordfish, crabmeat, escargot, shrimp, quahogs, and much more! Only at SOUZA’S can you get delicious smoked scallops, their secret recipe stuffed quahogs, homemade chowder base and Nantucket bay scallops frozen within 20 minutes of shucking (the freshest tasting frozen scallops). Call ahead and arrange for a cooked lobster or a travel pack of lobsters and bay scallops to take off-island with you.

Located at The Wauwinet overlooking Nantucket Bay, award-winning TOPPER’S offers

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era & see landmarks from that time. Free coffee & gift. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 2:15 & 4 PM 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

1:30 to 4 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Led by 3x runner-up of Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll tells the story of “the most important small town in American History.” $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12 Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 5 min early. 508-332-0953 2 PM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town & Cisco Brewers Pedal thru town center, around historical locations & out to Cisco Brewery. We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles, & passionate guides to help you enjoy this island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 5 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Tasting of 8 wines, incl our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking Cisco Brewers Courtyard. Learn how we make great wine. $25 or $40 with a cheese plate. Reservations recommended: 415-548-0374; wineguy@ciscobrewers.com 5:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

Bring a favorite beverage & watch one of the best sunsets in the world.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

5:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights $55. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

5:30 PM - A Celebration of Ideas in Film Free showing of a series of short idea films by award-winning directors inspired by talks delivered at The Nantucket Project. Dreamland Theatre, 17 South Water Street.

7 PM - “Steel Magnolias” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Robert Harling’s play about a close-knit group of Southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor is hilarious and touching. Showing at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 8 to 10 PM - The Dandelion’s at Kitty’s Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route The Original Nantucket Ghost walk begun in 1998, Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mile long & lasts 80 min. $20, $15 65+ & Teens and $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, in front of bank. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Video Dance Party DJ Video Dance Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 6 AM to 1 PM - Benedict Sunday Enjoy breakfast at the Downyflake, featuring a variety of Eggs Benedict, freshly squeezed OJ, & other specials. 18 Sparks Avenue.

9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr.

10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10:30 AM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town Pedal thru town center & around various historical locations. Bikes, helmets, water bottles & passionate guides provided. Book at nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 continued on page 38

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Featured Restaurant: The Downyflake

Neighborhood Eatery Loved by All If you pull up to The Downyflake at 18 Sparks Avenue and there's no one sitting on the benches outside, you’ve timed your visit just right! This island landmark eatery is so popular that from the moment they open early in the morning until 2 pm closing time, The Downyflake is bustling. Weekend mornings the line sometimes spills out of the indoor waiting area, where hungry patrons give their names to Patty and then settle onto the benches out front for a short chat (the wait is rarely long).

“The Flake” is an island favorite, and deservedly so: the food is hearty and house-made to order; the waitstaff is friendly, fast, and efficient; and the freshly squeezed OJ is the best! American classics are featured for breakfast (which is served all day), and, starting at 11 am, the lunch menu adds to the selection homemade soups, salads, hot and cold sandwiches, 10 different burgers, codfish cakes, fish & chips, luncheon entrees, and daily specials that often feature fresh seafood. And the prices are suprising—surprisingly low— breakfast for two for under $20 and a cheeseburger for less than $8 (and that’s with bacon) is unheard of on Nantucket!

The Downyflake has been pleasing Nantucket residents and visitors since the 1930s, when the Reinemo family opened the island’s Downyflake Donut franchise downtown. In the late 1990s, Julie and Karsten Reinemo, Jr. sold the business to husband-and-wife team Mark Hogan and Susan Tate, and in the spring of 2014, The Downyflake was sold to Ron Oldham and Patty Kennedy, another island husband-and-wife team of restaurateurs.

Oldham and Kennedy bring impressive credentials to the Downyflake that includes restaurants on the Delaware-Maryland shore, Key West (where Oldham opened the original Margaritaville for Jimmy Buffet), and Club Car, Westender, The Ropewalk, and Island Kitchen. Ron says that the opportunity to take over The Downyflake “fell into my lap... I had helped Patrick Ridge open Island Kitchen for the summer of 2013, and my wife and I were taking some time to relax in September... I ran into Karsten Reinemo...” Hearing that the Hogans were thinking of retiring, Ron and Patty spent some time on a business plan and then purchased the operation in the spring of 2014.

Taking the transition “one step at a time,” Ron and Patty say they have

Chef/Owner Ron Olham with Norma (L) and Sue (R)

not changed much “we want to keep our loyal customers happy,” but they have made some small adjustments to improve operations.

When we brought our Featured Restaurant Team in last week, we were impressed by how fresh and bright and clean the dining room looks, and we were happy to see that Nancy, Rosie, Sue, and Downyflake’s Famous Blueberry Pancakes Norma from AKs have joined Evie, who’s served us all at The Downyflake for more than 30 years.

Breakfast here is served all day, which at The Downyflake means till 2 pm. On Sundays it's the only meal served, and the Sunday specials always include at least three versions of Eggs Benedict. We haven’t yet tried them all, but so far we love the Avocado, Bacon, & Tomato Benedict with a red chile hollandaise that adds more flavor than heat, and the Crabcake Benedict that is a delicious example of Ron’s skill with seafood.

Ron and Patty have kept all the favorites: the Flake Special (two eggs, bacon or ham or sausage, homefries, and toast or donut or muffin), the Downy Breakfast Sandwich, and their light and tasty Blueberry Pancakes with plenty of wild blueberries and homemade blueberry syrup (we know a regular who claims to have happily eaten these pancakes once a week for 20 years!). The Morning Staples section of the menu still features Corned Beef Hash & Eggs, Steak & Eggs, and the Nantucket favorites of Ham & Beans with eggs, Linguica & Eggs, and Biscuits & Gravy, which is the one dish on the menu that is only served till 11 am. In additon, the extensive breakfast menu also includes 11 omelets, 4 scrambles, 4 styles of Denver Omelet

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French toast (including one made with cinnamon buns), a breakfast quesadilla, and 7 “lighter choices.”

Any one of the Downyflake’s 3-egg omelets is a great choice for breakfast or for lunch. We recommend the Denver Omelet, a mile-high and fluffy, folded over sauteed ham, onion, bell peppers, and cheese.

Another good way to start your day is with Ron’s Roasted Turkey Hash.

The Downyflake Corned Beef Hash is a long-time favorite, but we prefer the turkey hash—it’s lighter and very flavorful, with chunks of turkey, potato, onion, and green peppers all deliciously browned on the griddle. You do have to time your visit right for this hash, though; it’s offered only on Sundays and again mid-week as a special.

No matter which breakfast dish you order, be sure to accompany it with The Downyflake’s freshly squeezed orange juice. They make it fresh every day, year-round. But be warned: drink one glass of this liquid gold and you’ll never again be satisfied by juice from a jar.

If you go to The Downyflake after 11, then you can mix breakfast treats with lunchtime favorites, which is just what we did. There are five lunch salads on the menu, and Ron always adds at least one more to the daily specials.

At Patty’s urging (“he makes these as much for me as for the customers” she

Downy Cuban Panini with Fries

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told us), we tried his Chicken Waldorf Salad, a winning combination of crisp romaine, fresh tomatoes, and rings of red onion, drizzled with a lemon-herb vinaigrette and crowned with a generous scoop of waldorf chicken salad, complete with crisp apples and walnuts.

Before our meal last week at The Downyflake, we thought the days of a burger for under 10 bucks on Nantucket were over. Just one of the ten burgers served at the Downyflake costs more than $10—that’s the Hamburger de Luxe with two hamburg patties, and it’s still just $10.95! We were impressed by their Famous Downy Burger, the Downyflake’s bacon cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato. The burger is well seasoned and juicy, they’re generous with the bacon, and it has a perfect bun-to-burger ratio. We recommend you splurge for the fries: they arrive piping hot, fluffy inside and extra crispy outside.

As much as we liked the burger, our favorite lunch sandwich is the Downy Cuban Panini. It’s made on split foccacia, smeared with dijonnaise, and it’s piled high with ham and smoked turkey, pickles, red onion, and tomato, and the swiss cheese melts luciously over it all.

Then there are the sweet choices! It just wouldn’t be right to leave The Downyflake without ordering a doughnut. Made fresh throughout the day, the classic choices are: plain, sugar, cinnamon sugar, chocolate dipped, and two new varieties: coconut and maple-glazed (our new favorite). They have a changing assortment of muffins every day, moist Blueberry Crumbcake, and their Scotch Irish Cake is another favorite of ours and of most of the regulars.

Another classic is the Downyflake Fried Dough, puffed and light with a dusting of sugar, and almost too good to share.

We love everything Chicken Waldorf Salad about this friendly, affordable neighborhood eatery: the food, the portions, the people, and the prices. And as it says on the menu, remember...

“As you ramble on thru Life Brother, Whatever be your Goal, Keep your Eye upon the Doughnut And not upon the Hole.”

The Downyflake 18 Sparks Avenue • 508-228-4533 • www.thedownyflake.com Breakfast Monday-Saturday from 6am to 2pm Sunday Breakfast only from 6am to 1pm (off-season 7am to 1pm) Lunch Monday-Saturday from 11am to 2pm Breakfasts range from $5.95 to $9.95 • Lunches range from $5.50 to $9.50 Table seating, counter seating, and takeout Open almost year-round (closed for a few weeks deep winter) cash and local checks only, no credit cards (there is an ATM on site) handicap accessible • take-out available • kids’ menu To see full color photos of this meal: www.yesterdaysisland.com

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Washington St. 10:30 AM to 3 PM - Sunday Brunch Eggs Benny, our Famous Bloody Mary’s & a view of the Golf Course!

Held at The Restaurant at Miacomet, 12 West Miacomet Road!

11 AM to 2 PM - Brunch with Live Music at Breeze Cafe Enjoy a leisurely Sunday Brunch and live acoustic guitar music with Andy Bullington on the Breeze Bar & Café Patio at The Nantucket Hotel.

77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730.

11 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch at Proprietors Featuring global cuisine and local ingredients. 508-228-7477, 9 India St. 11 AM to 3 PM - Brunch at Queequeg’s Enjoy an alfresco brunch in town. 508-325-0922, 6 Oak Street.

11:15 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era & see landmarks from that time. Free coffee & gift. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

1 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 2:15 & 4 PM 2 PM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town & Cisco Brewers Pedal thru town center, around historical locations & out to Cisco Brewery. Bikes, helmets, water bottles, & passionate guides provided. nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 3 PM - “Steel Magnolias” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Robert Harling’s play about a close-knit group of Southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor is hilarious and touching. Showing at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 5 PM - Free Concert: Jazz before Sunset featuring Nigel Goss (bass), ECliff Graves (drums), Aidan Sherry (guitar), and Jason Sullivan (guitar). Space limited. 29 York St, Five Corners.

5:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch sunset over our harbor as Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history $55. 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

5:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & watch one of the best sunsets in the world.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

6 PM - “I of the Storm” I of the Storm, a Solo Riff, presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket.

This unmatched performance by Richard Hoehler is a definite must see.

Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. Tickets at www.theatreworkshop.com 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mile long & lasts 80 min. $20, $15 65+ & Teens and $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, in front of bank. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary.

Down streets and lanes most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre Sts, by bank steps. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr.

10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Walking Tour Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by this island on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20, $15 for 65+ & Teens & $5

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Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Meet at the Corner of Federal St. & India St. outside the Atheneum fence. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Prime Rib + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era & see landmarks from that time. Free coffee & gift. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 2:15 & 4 PM 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 4:30 to 7 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 PM - Nantucket Fall Restaurant Week Participating Nantucket restaurants offer specially priced meals.

5:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & watch one of the best sunsets in the world.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

5:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights $55. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

6 to 7:30 PM - Free Drum Circle with Gary Drum Circle with Gary held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 6 to 8:30 PM - September Full Moon Dinner An outdoor farm to table dinner at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. $85; BYOB. 508.228.9403 x12 - amy@bartlettsfarm.com 7:30 PM - “I of the Storm” I of the Storm, a Solo Riff, presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket.

This unmatched performance by Richard Hoehler is a definite must see.

Showing at Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr.

10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mi, 90 min historic walk through the beautiful village of Siasconset. $20; $15 for 65+ & teens; $5 age 7-1). Cash only. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington Street for 20 min ride to Siasconset. Meet guide at rotary bulletin board. 508-332-0953.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Soup & Sandwich + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Cruise through Nantucket Harbor aboard the Minke. Learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era & see landmarks from that time. Free coffee & gift. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 2:15 & 4 PM 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Led by 3x runner-up of Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll tells the story of “the most important small town in American History.” $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12 Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 5 min early. 508-332-0953 continued on page 43

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Advertiser Directory Adventure / Eco-Tours Shearwater Excursions Yankee Magazine Editors’ Pick for Best Eco-Tour

508-228-7037 Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

The most well known water tours and adventure tours of Nantucket. Whales, seals, harbor tours, clamming excursions, fly-boarding and more. Private tours and excursions as well. Call or drop by slip 1011 on Straight Wharf, Nantucket. www.shearwaterexcursions.com

Antiques The Antiques Depot Open daily One of Nantucket’s oldest & finest antique shops

508-228-1287 23 Federal Street

NantucketAntiquesDepot.com One of Nantucket’s oldest and finest antiques shops, THE ANTIQUES DEPOT offers an exciting and unusual collection of 17th, 18th and 19th century furniture, art, accessories, and an extensive collection of decoys. Stop by their new location at 23 Federal St. and browse through a shop filled with treasures. Proprietors Howard B. Chadwick and Jack Fritsch have more than 43 years of experience on Nantucket, and you’ll find their prices reasonable. ANTIQUES DEPOT is open daily 10 am to 5 pm.

Apparel & Accessories BENRUS Open Daily from 10 am One-stop shop for the all American timeless look

508.825.0915 21 Main Street

BENRUS, is a military inspired lifestyle brand and a one-stop shop for the all American timeless look; from men and women’s apparel including denim, graphic tee’s and button downs to accessories and watches. BENRUS also sells an exclusive line of Bourbon and Bowtie bangles available at their 21 Main Street location and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BENRUSnantucket www.benrus.com

Blue Beetle Open Daily Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, & Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

www.BlueBeetleNantucket.com Looking for that perfect something to remember your time on the island or a special gift for friends and family back home? BLUE BEETLE at 12 Main Street is the premier destination on Nantucket for everything from ladies’ apparel to unique jewelry to monogrammed gifts. Carry a piece of the island with you all year with our exclusive collection of Nantucket Charm Beads (compatible with Pandora, Chamilia & Troll bracelets) or browse our nautical charm bar to build and design a necklace all your own.

Need a new outfit for dinner, a party or a night on the town? We offer a great selection of dresses, tops, bottoms, scarves, wraps, shoes and handbags. We proudly carry designers like Elizabeth McKay, Jude Connally, Kut from the Kloth, Julie Brown, Joules, and MZ Wallace bags. Specialty gift items include Nantucket ornaments, picture frames, photo albums, signs and cufflinks. We can monogram tote bags, jewelry, iPhone/iPad covers and outdoor entertaining items. Shop year-round in store or visit us online

Island Cashmere Open Daily Cashmere, accessories, shoes

508-228-7611 32 Centre Street

In addition to the most beautiful cashmere sweaters and accessories made from the finest Scottish yarns, ISLAND CASHMERE offers an extensive collection of French Sole shoes, Peace of Cloth pants, Fabrizio Gianni Jeans, “Pure Linen” shirts, and our unique “Hampton” leather bags imported directly from Italy.

Johnstons of Elgin Cashmere Knitwear & Accessories Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

johnstonscashmere.com A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings.

Milly and Grace Open every day, 10 to 6 Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts

508-901-5051 2 Washington Street

Inspired by her sassy grandmother Milly and her sweet grandmother Grace, the owner decided to open a shop with them in mind. Our fabulously feminine boutique has the perfect pieces to make you and your home feel pretty and polished. If you are looking for cute clothes, jazzy jewels, adorable accessories, haute home décor or gorgeous gifts, MILLY & GRACE is the place! www.millyandgrace.com

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Murray’s Outlet Warehouse

508-228-3584 New Street

Open 10:30 to 5 Mon-Sat. Quality merchandise at outlet prices starting at 50% off!

nantucketreds.com If you walk down Orange Street for about a 10-minute stroll, you will come to New Street on your right and there you will find the bargain center of Nantucket Island — MURRAY’S OUTLET WAREHOUSE, the retail outlet with quality merchandise at outlet prices. This is the only bargain center on the Island where you can find name brands of outstanding quality in both ladies’ and men’s sportswear and shoes at fantastically low prices. If you are looking for shoes, slacks, blouses, jackets, dresses, coats or almost anything else, it pays to go to the WAREHOUSE & find some unexpected bargains. All new merchandise at prices you won’t believe, but this outlet is for real!

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Mon-Sun. from 10-6 Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children

nantucketreds.com Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion.

Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink & becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket.

Nobby Shop

508-228-1030 17 Main Street

Open daily year-round Box 538, Nantucket, MA 02554 Sportswear for all ages

Serving Nantucket since 1930, THE NOBBY CLOTHES SHOP has provided namebrand activewear, footwear, foul-weather gear, outerwear, and rugged workwear at affordable prices. Major credit cards accepted. Handicapped access. Open daily and yearround. Fax number: 508-228-6568. www.nobbyshop.com

Peter Beaton down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

PETER BEATON is synonymous with timeless Nantucket style. As famous for its notable clients (Hillary Clinton, Barbara Bush, Ashley Judd, Martha Stewart, Liv Tyler, Tommy Hilfiger, and more) as it is for its custom fitted straw hats & handbags, classic striped sailor shirts, and signature hatboxes, Peter Beaton proudly offers “all the best for your family—from hat to toe.” Located down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal St. www.peterbeaton.com

Scrub Oak Open almost daily from 10am until 5pm.

508-228-2458 10 Straight Wharf

Scrub Oak is a small shop specializing in unusual cards, unique jewelry, beautiful clothing, and small gifts for the home. We feature both lesser-known and perennially admired designers such as: Ace&Jig, Matta, Loup Charmant, Isobel & Cleo, TEN, Lauren Manoogian, John Derian, Doug Johnston, Astier de Villatte, A Peace Treaty, Baggu, I. Ronni Kappos, and Jeanne Van Etten. Also a source for Tata Harper skincare, artwork by John Carruthers, and a small selection of furniture from John Derian. www.scruboakstore.com

Art Reproduction, Posters, and Printing The UPS Store 508-325-8884 Open Mon-Sat 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road) Large format Digital Printing, Family Photos, Posters, & more Locally owned and operated THE UPS STORE now makes high quality, full color art reproductions. You’ll hardly tell the difference! The banners and posters they print for you will get your message across—stop in and see their samples! THE UPS STORE also offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. Their professional service and expert advice is unmatched. Also, they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Artists & Galleries Artists Association of Nantucket Open daily Check the Calendar for openings

508-228-0294 19 Washington St.

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET’s J. Cecelia & Seward Johnson Gallery is the only gallery that exclusively shows the work of Nantucket artists. Over the years, it has become the primary source for art on the island. The downtown building

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hosts a year-round schedule of changing member exhibitions by established island artists and emerging local talent, as well as juried shows, featured artist shows, auctions, and community-oriented arts events like our annual museum-quality exhibition drawn from the AAN Permanent Collection. The two hundred artist members who exhibit here are residents of Nantucket and their work ranges from paintings to sculpture to photography to a wide variety of media. Take a look at our schedule and join us for one or several of our many wonderful art classes. nantucketarts.org

G. S. Hill Gallery Open daily.

Oils, watercolors, prints, and note cards by G. S. Hill

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily and celebrating over three decades at 40 Straight Wharf. His original oil and watercolor paintings capture the image and spirit of Nantucket. The gallery also offers exclusive American-made gifts designed by Greg and Judi Hill. Stunning porcelain china dinnerware, hand-pressed glass and ornaments are only a few of treasures you will find. www.gshill.com

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508-825-5973 Philip Bloom Gallery 117 Orange Street Tues.-Sun. 10am-6pm Contemporary art, exhibiting work of emerging artists from around the world Philip Bloom Gallery at 117 Orange Street is showcasing contemporary art, exhibiting work of emerging artists from around the world. So far this season, they have exhibited Halsey Hathaway, Alexander T. Oleksyn, Rebecca Ward, Javier Ramirez, Patrick Shoemaker, Melissa Maddonni Haims, Tamara Johnson, and Sarah H. Reynolds, just to name a few. On Friday, September 4, from 6-8pm, an artist reception will open their new show: UNDRESSED, a group exhibition curated by Kristin Sancken. philipbloomgallery.com

Samuel Owen Gallery

508-680-1445 46 Centre Street

Contemporary Art Gallery Gallery of contemporary art

508-228-1907 Open Daily 13 Old South Wharf Come check out the internationally acclaimed mosaic and shell artwork of Lorene Ireland, winner of World of Wearable Art!

An exciting new arrival on Centre Street, Samuel Owen Gallery at Seven Seas specializes in contemporary art, both original works and multiples. Samuel Owen Gallery maintains an extensive inventory of work by artists Damien Hirst, Peter Tunney, Shepard Fairey, Eric Zener, Mr. Brainwash, Dale May and CANTSTOPGOODBOY, to name just a few. samuelowengallery.com

If you’re a lover of the arts, even if you’re not an artist yourself, then this is the place for you too! There’s always something new at IRELAND GALLERIES... paintings, sculpture, and Lorene Ireland’s world-famous mosaics and shell designs.

Open Daily - Sale on select giclees & jewelry Fine Art, Artisan Jewelry, Hand-Painted Ornaments

Ireland Galleries

Made on Nantucket Open Daily Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts

508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET is open for the season at 18 Old South Wharf. Don’t miss the new S&K Collection of vintage bakelite with a contemporary twist! New 2015 artists include Buzz Williams and Andrew Jackson. We also offer paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Terry Walsh, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Rod Cole, and Lisa Maxell. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Anne Terry, Kathleen Duncombe, Sarah Hutton, and Amy Burrough. We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn).

Miki Lovett - Textile & Print Artist

Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery

508-228-0014 8 Washington Street

SOSEBEE STUDIO & FINE ART GALLERY is located at 8 Washington Street, just one block from historic Main street. We feature the work of many award-winning local and regional artists, including the owners and their daughter. Our styles vary from contemporary to traditional but always focus on the beauty of Nantucket. We carry select lines of artisan jewelry, limited edition canvas giclee’s, prints, and beautiful Nantucket ornaments designed by Debbie Sosebee. Our second floor studio is a comfortable working environment where you can sit, watch and talk with an artist at work and have a cup of coffee or cold drink. We hope you will come and visit our gallery to experience the island from an artists’ perspective. www.sosebeestudio.com

Bike Rentals Cooks Cycle

508-332-2553

508-228-0800 Open Daily 6 So. Beach Street, next to Affordable Rentals Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service

Miki shows regularly at the Artists Association of Nantucket. To visit her studio, please call 508-332-2553. www.mikilovett.com

Nantucket’s bike shop for all of your vacation needs.... here at Cook’s Cycles Nantucket we have all of the latest bikes and accessories for your beach runs, brewery tours, and beyond. Our selection of new bikes in a convenient downtown Nantucket location (just a 2-minute walk from Steamboat Wharf) is great for a day of cycling. Nantucket is known for its many bike paths and trails. Whether you want to ride to Jetties Beach for a swim or take in the sights of the Sconset Loop, Cooks Cycles has the bikes for you and your family. Moped & Jeep rentals, too! cookscyclesnantucket.com

Studio by Appointment Unique Textile and Print Art and Accessories

Nantucket Artworks Open Daily & Evenings 29 Nantucket Artists - all mediums - endless possibilities!

508-228-6640 31 Centre Street

29 Nantucket artists, all mediums...endless possibilties! We have a good variety of vintage & antique Nantucket maps, as well as the island’s best selection of prints and posters — framed and unframed — you’ll find anywhere! Come early for the best selection. NANTUCKET ARTWORKS, downstairs at 31 Centre Street.

NantucketArtworks.com

Nantucket Carving & Folk Art 508-325-7463 Open Year-Round 167 Orange Street Folk Art, antiques, prints, nautical art, ship models nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com On the Gallery side of NANTUCKET CARVING & FOLK ART you’ll see the work of many local artists including originals by folk artist Jean Petty, extraordinary photographs

by David Petty, Nantucket furniture by Blue Barn Door, lamps, and home decor. Through a partnership with Nantucket Stock Exchange, they also have an incredible selection of antiques, prints, nautical art, and ship models. On the other side, you’ll discover a traditional woodcarver’s shop and treasures such as carved mantles, whales, eagles, and authentic quarterboards carved by Master Woodcarver Paul McCarthy. He is responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100’s of quarterboards that adorn homes. Come visit Nantucket’s working woodcarving shop & art gallery where tomorrow’s antiques and collectibles are made. Shipping available.

Pete’s Fresh Fish Prints

508-325-1842 17 Old South Wharf BRING IN THE AD IN THIS PAPER FOR 10% OFF The only genuine Nantucket Gyotaku

Open Daily

Gyotaku is the art of creating prints of genuine fish on delicate handmade rice paper.

This art form captures and reproduces the exact characteristics and features of an individual fish. First practiced in the early 1800s in Asia, Gyotako provided an accurate means of measuring and recording a commercial fisherman’s actual catch. At PETE’S FRESH FISH PRINTS, Pete’s art expresses a variety of compositions, textures, and colors through this unique art form, breaking through yet keeping with the traditional boundaries. Stop by to see his unique art and variety of holiday gifts, including prints, notecards, placemats, coasters, and serving trays. BRING IN THIS AD FOR 10% OFF! www.freshfishprints.com

Easy Riders Bicycle Rentals New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

EASY RIDERS BICYCLE RENTALS offers rentals, sales, and service, plus island-wide free delivery on all rentals and usually within an hour or so. With advanced on-line reservations, it’s the easiest way to experience Nantucket! Offering low prices and discounts on multi-day, weekly, monthly, and group rentals of top quality, new GT and Mongoose bicycles, as well as retro-style Schwinn Cruisers, and accessories in a variety of styles...They have the right bicycle for all of your adventures. They have a safe and convenient bike path location at 65 Surfside Road. www.easyridersbikerentals.com

Nantucket Bike Shop Open daily 8 am to 6 pm Bike, scooter, & 4 x 4 rentals

508-228-1999; 800-770-3088 Steamboat Wharf & Straight Wharf

NANTUCKET BIKE SHOP, with two convenient locations on Steamboat Wharf and the only bike shop on Straight Wharf, offers quality bike and scooter rentals for the entire family. We offer for rent SPECIALIZED, GIANT, and KYMCO hybrid and mountain bikes as well as Specialized Fat Boy bikes and KidZTandems. Stop by, pick up a map, and rent from a wide selection of new equipment that will take you to your destination and back. We are open seven days a week from 8 am to 6 pm and accept all major credit cards. www.nantucketbikeshop.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily Rent with us & avoid 19% airport tax on car rentals.

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

youngsbicycleshop.com Grandpa Harvey Young started YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP in 1931. He ran the bike rental store down on Steamboat Wharf until 1954, when his son Roger took over. Now the third generation is running the shop. With more than 70 years of experience, YOUNG’s provides you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket Island. They use the best bikes, CANNONDALE and TREK. They are kept clean, safe and well maintained and they are rented to you with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Experience a Nantucket family tradition. YOUNG’s Bicycle Shop, the “Cycle-Logical way” to see Nantucket Island. Watch for the famous sidewalk sign with the revolving wheel.

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App, Books, & Publications CALL NANTUCKET

508-228-9165 ext. 110 The fully searchable Nantucket telephone book for your cell phone The island’s “Little Black Book”

CALL NANTUCKET is the fully searchable version of The Nantucket Directory: the island’s telephone book. Know who you’re looking for? Search our White Pages for the number. Not sure who to call? Browse our Yellow Pages to choose the best company to call! Our app is FREE TO DOWNLOAD for iPhones, Android, and tablets.

NantucketDirectory.com

Mitchell’s Book Corner

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

Open daily. Ask about autographed books.

Great Beach Reads & more!

MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for the last 45 years. In addition to the carefully selected stock of titles in all areas, Mitchell’s Book Corner offers the most extensive selection of books available about Nantucket; from the newest Nantucket beach read to whaling and the island’s history to a selection of local authors. Make time to visit the Nantucket Room upstairs at Mitchell’s; the room dedicated to all of these gripping Nantucket reads! Ask about a free gift & autographed books. www.mitchellsbookcorner.com

On This Day in Nantucket History

by Amy Jenness available at Mitchell’s Book Corner & The Whaling Museum Gift Shop Quirky & fascinating stories that shaped this island Nantucket is much more than beautiful beaches and sailboats. One day at a time, author Amy Jenness offers up quirky and fascinating stories of the people and events that shaped this remote island. On August 11, 1841, Frederick Douglass made his first antislavery speech at the Nantucket Atheneum. The Great Fire of July 13, 1846, devastated the island, forcing residents to rebuild what they lost. On December 5, 1981, a nor’easter stranded nearly two thousand visitors and forced seventeen pilot whales to come ashore. Read a story a day or month at a time. Celebrate an entire year of Nantucket history. ON THIS DAY IN NANTUCKET HISTORY is available for sale at Mitchell’s Book Corner and the Whaling Museum Gift Shop.

Yesterday’s Island CELEBRATING OUR 45th YEAR! Nantucket’s oldest & largest guide

508-228-9165 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

For 45 years, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND has been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. From Daffodil Festival through Christmas Stroll, you can pick up our print editions, available everywhere, or you can visit us online at YesterdaysIsland.com. After you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here — find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter at the top of Nantucket.net www.yesterdaysisland.com

Buses NRTA See display ad for times & routes Bus routes thru town & out of town

Car Rentals Open daily Cars, jeeps, mopeds

508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street

AFFORDABLE RENTALS can help make your visit on Nantucket more complete. With their cars, 4x4s, vans, and mopeds, you will have access to all parts of the island: Great Point, Wauwinet, Coatue, Squam, ‘Sconset, Madaket, and more. Explore to your heart’s content in a vehicle from AFFORDABLE RENTALS, open daily at 6 South Beach Street.

Call ahead for reservations. All major credit cards accepted. www.affrentals.com

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508-228-9989 Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car at Nantucket Memorial Airport Open Daily Free renter pickup at all boats, hotels, and inns We are Nantucket Island’s premier auto rental agency, specializing in Jeeps and sport utility vehicles, as well as sedans and minivans. ALL NEW vehicles with beach permits!

Whether on the island for a day or for a month, we offer the lowest rates and best service, with free renter pick-up from all boats, hotels, and guest houses. Call ahead for our www.nantucketislandrentacar.com specials. All major credit cards accepted.

Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental Open daily, year-round We’re at the airport & we’ll meet the boat.

508-228-1227 Nantucket Memorial Airport

www.NantucketAutoRental.com NANTUCKET WINDMILL AUTO RENTAL has been voted “The Best of Nantucket” in the car rental category each of the last five years. We offer service and value not found elsewhere on the island. Once you become a WINDMILL customer, it’s doubtful you’ll rent from any other company when on Nantucket. Daily, weekly, monthly and extended rates are available. We accept Amex, MC, Visa, Diner’s Club, and Discover. Commercial accounts available to qualified companies. 800-228-1227.

Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily Bicycle, Car, & Jeep Rentals; Bicycle Sales & Service

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

www.youngsbicycleshop.com Young’s Bicycle Shop is the most convenient car and Jeep rental shop to either ferry.

We have fuel efficient Honda Fits and sedans. We also have 2 door Jeeps and 4 door Jeep Wranglers. We offer fuel efficient sedans and rugged Jeep Wrangler 4 X 4’s in both the 2 door and 4 door variants complete with the town beach permit and Great Point permit. Come see why we are the “Cycle-Logical Way” to see Nantucket Island. Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals!

Charters - Fishing Albacore Private Charters only Voted Nantucket’s Best Charter Boat Catch blues, bass, shark, tuna, whale watching

508-228-5074 Slip 1010, Straight Wharf

www.albacorecharters.com THE ALBACORE is a 35-foot custom Sport Fisherman with large cockpit and walk-in cabin for complete comfort. Capt. Bob DeCosta, a second-generation charter boat captain, has more than 30 years of experience fishing Nantucket waters. We offer a variety of private charters from 2-1/2 hour bluefish trips to full day shark and tuna fishing. Whale watches are also available. Fun for the whole family—young, old, inexperienced, or experienced. All equipment is provided, except for cold drinks and sandwiches. Twoand-a-half-hour, five-hour, and full day trips are available. You’ll be fishing within ten to twenty minutes from the dock. Call for reservations or information, or visit Slip 1010 on Straight Wharf. FISH GUARANTEED or your money back. MC and Visa accepted.

Charters - Sailing & Boating Endeavor

508-228-7025 Bus stops at Broad & Washington St.

RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, Surfside and Jetties Beaches, the Airport and points in between. Access real time information bus locations and estimated arrival at your stop from your computer or internet enabled cell phone at live.nrtawave.com Service is provided thru October 12 from 7am to 11:30pm - dates and times are route specific - visit our website www.nrtawave.com for complete schedule or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 3 East Chestnut Street, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main Street or the Greenhound Building 10 Washington Street. Fares are $1 or $2 depending on route, half fare for 65 & older, persons with disabilities, veterans, and active military personnel. Exact change is recommended or a future ride change card will be issued. Short term passes are available on any Wave vehicle. www.nrtawave.com

Affordable Rentals

Sept. 17 - 30, 2015

Cruises depart at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, & sunset Pleasure sailing

508-228-5585 Slip 15, Straight Wharf

“Captain James Genthner shares his love of the Island with visitors aboard his sloop ENDEAVOR”—Ted Reinstein, CBS Good Day! Featured in Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England 2010: “A cruise aboard the Endeavor is a lesson in beauty and local history.” The ENDEAVOR sails daily at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, and at sunset. Private charters, sailing celebrations, children’s programs, and gift certificates available. Call for information and reservations. www.endeavorsailing.com

Classes & Workshops Artists Association of Nantucket Open daily Classes & Workshops for all ages

508-228-0294 24 Amelia Drive

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Gardner Perry Lane hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, woodcarving, printmaking, textile art and mixed media.

Our instructors are resident artists, AAN artist members and a variety of visiting artists who work in a range of mediums and bring a wealth of talent and experience to the program. Classes are designed for all levels of experience, from the novice to advanced student and for all ages from three to ninety-three. nantucketarts.org

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Coaching/Consulting Coaching at the Corner

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping

Get a great start to your Thursday mornings – join Nantucket’s Professional Certified Coach Marsha Egan, PCC, upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner. Discussions start at 8:30 AM sharp and end at 9:30 am. $15 at the door, packages available. The September 24th chat is “Goals Alive: How to Make Goals Work for You.” On October 8th, the topic is “ how to Masterfully Answer the Impromptu Question.” Details at CoachingatTheCorner.com CoachingatTheCorner.com

Confections Aunt Leah’s Fudge

images, please make sure they are high-resolution. By entering our contest, you give us permission to publish your photos online at www.NantucketWeddings.com and to use for promotional purposes, so do not send copyrighted photos. www.nantucketweddings.com

508-332-1505

Thursday morning chats at Mitchell’s Book Corner Life and success skills coaching

Free sample available: just ask!

Sept. 17 - 30, 2015

508-228-1017 The Courtyard on Straight Wharf

AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for almost 30 years on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year.

Once you have a free sample, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 40 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries for taste testing. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. She has a wide selection of kid’s candy for all ages. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. www.auntleahs.com

Nantucket Candy Company

508-228-0667 Open Daily 48 Centre Street BRING IN THE AD IN THIS PAPER FOR 10% OFF Candy, gift baskets, party favors, dessert trays www.nantucketcandy.com THE NANTUCKET CANDY COMPANY is pleased to be offering many local favorites. They offer all sorts of candies including: homemade turtles, truffles, fudge, chocolate covered cranberries, Jelly Belly jelly beans and many other wonderful candies! Bring in our ad in this paper for 10% off your purchase.

Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981

508-228-5814 Zero India Street

nantucketchocolate.com Be sure to visit the famous SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, showcasing unique artisan chocolates freshly created on the premises. The Nantucket Chocolatier has been featured on the Food Network’s “Food Finds” and on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show, awarded “Best of Boston,” “Best of Nantucket,” and Cape Cod’s Best Chocolatier! You must experience the award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle, world-famous Buttercrunch, Coco the Whale™ chocolate truffles, the original and exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates and the new Sea Mist Almonds splashed with sea salt. The Nantucket Chocolatier’s artisan creations make great gifts and are available in limited edition gift tins, including the “Sailor’s Valentine” and “Nantucket Memories.” Don’t miss this Nantucket tradition since 1981 and enjoy a complimentary taste of the best— exclusively at the SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, home of the Nantucket Chocolatier at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round.

Consignment & Thrift Island Treasures Mon-Fri 10am-5pm + Wed. eve from 6-8; Sat. 10am-2pm 17B North Beach Street New & Used clothes, household goods, toys, & more Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? ISLAND TREASURES, at 17B North Beach Street (a short walk from town toward Jetties Beach), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of new and gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, beach toys, kids toys, and so much more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find. Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily.

Contests Share the Love Wedding Photo Contest

508-228-9165 Share photos of your wedding and win cash!

Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

Share photos of your wedding on Nantucket with our readers AND win a cash prize if you get first or second place! You can mail in prints of your wedding pics or you can mail us a CD with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital

The UPS Store Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated

508-325-8884 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)

Nantucket’s UPS STORE is where go-getters go to get things done! Conveniently located at the corner of Windy Way and Surfside Road (just past the schools in the direction of the beach), THE UPS STORE has a variety of products and services to make your life easier. They offer personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, stamps and metered mail, certified mail, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE now makes high quality, full color banners and posters— stop in and see their samples! And, they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Cranberry Products Aunt Leah’s Fudge Free sample available: just ask!

508-228-1017 Courtyard on Straight Wharf

Stop in AUNT LEAH’S for a free sample of her delicious homemade fudge. Choose from more than 30 flavors of “the best fudge in the world.” Try her cranberry fudge or her famous Nantucket chocolate covered cranberries. AUNT LEAH’S Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries, both milk and dark chocolate, are not only delicious, but also are loaded with antioxidants proven to have health benefits! Both these local products make unique wedding favors, gifts for special events, or take-home gifts.

Another unique gourmet candy is her cranberry “bog frogs,” filled with roasted cashews, dried sweetened cranberries smothered with rich caramel and topped with premium milk chocolate. And you’ve got to try her mouth-watering cranberry bars: dried and sweetened cranberries with roasted almonds in both milk or dark chocolate. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. www.auntleahs.com

Sweet Inspirations Cranberry Creations Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981

508-228-5814 Zero India Street

nantucketchocolate.com Inspired by the Nantucket Cranberry Harvest, the NANTUCKET CHOCOLATIER created the original and now world-famous Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates. Plump, sweetened cranberries generously covered in premium chocolate create an amazing gourmet taste. These Nantucket Chocolatier original Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates have been featured on Oprah’s “Best Gifts Show” and on the Food Networks’ “Food Finds.” Cranberry Creations™ chocolates are featured in Nantucket-style gift baskets, & the limited edition “Nantucket Seashells” tin. Elegantly gift-boxed, Cranberry Creations™ chocolates make perfect wedding & party favors. Give a special gift basket filled with unique gourmet gifts including the original Cranberry Caramel Chocolates sprinkled with sea salt, fancy cranberry & nut mixes, Cranberry Caramel Corn, and Nantucket Chocolatier’s award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle. A Nantucket tradition since 1981—experience it for yourself, and enjoy a complimentary taste of the delectable chocolate. Artisan Chocolates are made on the premises and are available exclusively at Sweet Inspirations, Zero India St, in the heart of town, & NantucketChocolate.com.

Furniture & Home Accessories Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture 508-228-1961 Where Home & Garden Meet 9 Wampanoag Way Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. www.arrowheadnursery.com www.arrowheadfurniture.com

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TWN Presents... Steel Magnolias The bonds of friendship between six brassy Southern women are explored in Theatre Workshop of Nantucket’s current production of Steel Magnolias. Expertly staged so that the audience is “behind the mirror,” this play that is part comedy, part tragedy is superbly acted by Karen Lee, Jessica Jensen, Jackie Freeman, Cynthia Csabay, Ellie Cornell, and Polly Miller [L to R].

TWN will present Steel Magnolias through October 10 in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets are available at theatreworkshop.com or by calling the box office at 508-228-4305.

2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 5:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sunset over our harbor as Capt. Genthner tells of Nantucket’s maritime history. $55. 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

5:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & watch one of the best sunsets in the world.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

5:30 to 9:30 PM - Nantucket Fall Restaurant Week at Breeze Dine outdoors on our patio or indoors in our dining room. Special Prix Fixe Menu. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730.

6 to 9 PM - Rib Night at Atlas Dry rubbed, smoked, wet sauced, then grilled: $1.50 per rib & $5 Dos XX Draft at Atlas BBQ & Fish House, 130 Pleasant St. 508-825-5495.

7:30 PM - “I of the Storm” I of the Storm, a Solo Riff, presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket.

This unmatched performance by Richard Hoehler is a definite must see.

Showing at Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route 1-1/3 Mile, 90 min walk past Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House & 2 haunted hotels. $20, $15 65+ & Teens and $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only.

Meet at Main & Centre Sts, by bank, at 8:20 PM. 508-332-0953

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 8:30 AM - Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town 2 mi, 45 min, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary to two virtually undiscovered parks in town. $15. Cash only. Meet at corner of Centre St. & Main St. Gathers at 8:20 am. 508-332-0953.

9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Fajita Bar + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era

& see landmarks from that time. Free coffee & gift. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy Ice Cream on a narrated tour of Nantucket’s Harbor. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 2:15 & 4 PM 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St 3:30 to 6 PM - Aidous Collins Band Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & watch one of the best sunsets in the world.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

5:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our harbor as Capt. Genthner talks of Nantucket’s maritime history $55. 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

5:30 to 9:30 PM - Nantucket Fall Restaurant Week at Breeze Join us at Breeze Bar & Café for Nantucket Fall Restaurant Week and dine indoors or outdoors on our patio. Special Prix Fixe Menu. Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730.

7 PM - “Steel Magnolias” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Robert Harling’s play about a close-knit group of Southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor is hilarious and touching. Showing at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 7:30 PM - “I of the Storm” I of the Storm, a Solo Riff, presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket.

This unmatched performance by Richard Hoehler is a definite must see.

Showing at Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. Tickets at.theatreworkshop.com 8 to 11 PM - YellowRed at Kitty’s Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route 1-1/3 Mile, 90 min walk to Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House & 2 haunted hotels. $20, $15 65+ & Teens. $5 for7-12 & under 6 free. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre Sts, by bank, at 8:20 pm. 508-332-0953

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Gifts Hill’s of Nantucket Open daily.

Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

Health Care 508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

Established in 1981, HILL’S combines the best of Nantucket for the art and gift seeker.

G.S. Hill Gallery and Hill’s of Nantucket offer fine art by Greg Hill and wonderful speciality gifts designed by this husband and wife team. Nantucket theme prints and note cards by Hill are their main focus. American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a truly one of a kind gift gallery situated on the water at Straight Wharf. www.gshill.com

Made on Nantucket Open Daily Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts

508-228-5470 Open Daily 33 Straight Wharf Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs

Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate summer with our limited edition apparel and accessories. We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. www.nantucketboatbasinshop.com

Nantucket Chic

508-228-1907 Open Daily 12 Old South Wharf Come check out the internationally acclaimed mosaic and shell artwork of Lorene Ireland, winner of World of Wearable Art!

This new store on Old South Wharf is dedicated to unique jewelry and accessories.

NANTUCKET CHIC is a collaboration between Lorene and her daughter Natalie, an interior designer in New York City. This creative duo has stocked the store with bright and colorful purses and clutches, an extensive collection of jewelry, and unique clothes, scarves, and beach cover-ups.

508-228-2458 10 Straight Wharf

Scrub Oak is a small shop specializing in unusual cards, unique jewelry, beautiful clothing, and small gifts for the home. We feature both lesser-known and perennially admired designers such as: Ace&Jig, Matta, Loup Charmant, Isobel & Cleo, TEN, Lauren Manoogian, John Derian, Doug Johnston, Astier de Villatte, A Peace Treaty, Baggu, I. Ronni Kappos, and Jeanne Van Etten. Also a source for Tata Harper skincare, artwork

by John Carruthers, and a small selection of furniture from John Derian. www.scruboakstore.com

Signs, Banners, & Posters Open Monday - Saturday

508-325-8884 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)

Nantucket’s UPS STORE now offers high quality, full color banners and posters for your business, event, or party. These stunning reproductions can be up to 44 inches wide! And they can be done on vinyl, canvas, art paper — rolls and single sheets. THE UPS STORE can also assist you with mounting and laminating as well as printing of photos, text, and logos.

Tellus

508-825-5349 Open Daily Stop by Tellus in The Courtyard on Straight Wharf Products safe for the Earth and the consumer

Tellus offers products that are safe for both, the Earth and the consumer - sustainable home decor & accents, recycled and reusable items, fair trade sourced handmade jewelry and accessories. Also featuring paintings by some new Nantucket artists. Tellus strives to be socially responsible, at the same time enjoys being a part of and supporting the island community.

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Hats Peter Beaton down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street All the Best for Your Family—from Hat to Toe

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

PETER BEATON is synonymous with timeless Nantucket style. As famous for its notable clients and philanthropic endeavors as it is for as it is custom fitted straw hats, signature hatboxes, handbags, and authentic Nantucket sailor shirts—Peter Beaton is a hidden gem that you don’t want to miss. Located down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal St. www.peterbeaton.com

508-825-8100 57 Prospect St

Since 1911, NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL has been caring for our island community. In addition to excellent physicians and nursing staff, the hospital has a 24hour Emergency Department, full laboratory, physical therapy, cardiac rehab, chemotherapy, surgical services, imaging services, maternity services, and much more. www.nantuckethospital.org

Jewelry Akimbo Beads & Things

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop

Open almost daily from 10am until 5pm.

Nantucket Cottage Hospital 24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000

508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET has a large selection of gifts from $30 and up. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Anne Terry, The JR Collection, and Amy Burrough. Don’t miss the new S&K Collection of vintage bakelite with a contemporary twist! We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. Now carrying vintage Lucite purses.

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Beads with Wine & Cheese on Wednesdays 4-6pm Nantucket’s New Bead Shop & Classes

508-901-5032 119B Pleasant Street

AKIMBO, Nantucket’s bead shop, has all the supplies you’ll need to create your own beautiful jewelry. You’ll find gemstones and pearls, and beads of glass, ceramic, and metal. Findings include ear wires, clasps, toggles, jump rings, and crimping materials as well as leather, cord, hemp, wire, and ribbon for stringing. Call us to sign up for classes!

We’re open daily and on Wednesdays from 4-6 pm, we invite you to join us for Beads and Wine & Cheese — bring your friends and create some beautiful jewelry!

Blue Beetle

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Open Daily Jewelry & Gifts

Looking for that perfect something to remember your time on the island or a special gift for friends and family back home? BLUE BEETLE at 12 Main Street is the premier destination on Nantucket for unique jewelry and monogrammed gifts. Carry a piece of the island with you all year with our exclusive collection of Nantucket Charm Beads (compatible with Pandora, Chamilia & Troll bracelets) or browse our nautical charm bar to build and design a necklace all your own. Shop year-round in our store or visit us online. www.BlueBeetleNantucket.com

G. S. Hill Gallery

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

Open daily Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company

Each piece of exquisite Nantucket Pearl Company jewelry by Pam Freitus is specially crafted and includes designs that contain a unique blend of quality fresh water pearls, stones, leather, crystal and glass. Each authentic design can be identified by the small red coral bead. This color marking is symbolic of the Chinese culture and to the country where her business began. Each year Pam returns to Suzhou to collaborate, design and hand-select the pearls she uses. All materials (except the pearls) are American-made.

It is Pam’s sincere mission to adorn women with beautiful pearls at affordable prices, available on Nantucket exclusively at NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY. www.gshill.com

Jewel of the Isle

508-228-2448 6 Straight Wharf

Open year-round Full-service jeweler: custom Nantucket designs

JEWEL OF THE ISLE, in their convenient downtown location at 6 Straight Wharf, offers a tantalizing selection of fine jewelry, custom designs, and timepieces. Stop by and see their sparkling collection. Kelli and Gary E. Trainor can help you select the perfect piece. JEWEL OF THE ISLE is the only on-island jewelry shop that offers on-premise repairs & off-island prices. Come to JEWEL OF THE ISLE for your jewelry needs. www.jeweloftheisle.com

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket Open daily Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces. We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by such leading goldsmiths as Ronald Pearson, Michael Good, Thomas Kruskal, and others. Each unique piece is skillfully crafted in platinum, 18K, or 14K gold and will be a treasured keepsake from historic Nantucket.

JEWELERS’ GALLERY has been serving Nantucket since 1971. www.thejewelersgallery.com

Nantucket Pearl Company Open daily.

American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf

Authentic American-made jewelry from quality pearls at affordable prices. Jewelry designer Pam Freitus creates unique jewelry from hand-picked pearls, stones, leather,

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crystals and glass. On some pieces, pearls are interspersed with turquoise, on others, the Ying and Yang of black and white is featured, or sapphire and diamond bling may be chosen to set off the soft reflection of the pearl’s whiteness. Look for Pam’s signature, a small red bead that identifies the piece as hers. NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY jewelry is available exclusively at Hill’s of Nantucket, 40 Straight Wharf. nantucketpearls.com

feeders and seed for wild birds. We also have unique gifts for your favorite pet person.

Pageo

Open Daily Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

508-228-6899 46 Main Street

Open daily with new arrivals!

Nantucket’s award-winning & most sophisticated jewelers

PAGEO offers some of the most unique collections of Fine Jewelry found anywhere.

Come see their exclusive Misani Collection. PAGEO also offers consultations for custom pieces with warm advice from an expert staff. “Like” us on Facebook to get the latest info on special events. www.pageo.com

508-680-6785

By appointment Traditional Lightship Baskets; year-round studio/workshop; lessons Make a lightship basket with island-born master Karol Lindquist. A basketmaker for more than 30 years, she sells at Nantucket Looms and teaches around the country.

Choose from a variety of sizes and shapes, in oak or cane construction. Evening or day classes, year-round. Call or email karol.lindquist@gmail.com for more information.

Nursery Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

508-228-1961 Where Home & Garden Meet 9 Wampanoag Way Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM has a spacious garden center with a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. In addition, their indoor showroom carries the largest selection of indoor & outdoor furniture on the island, featuring teak, aluminum patio sets and more.

Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. www.arrowheadnursery.com

Pets Cold Noses Open daily A special downtown pet boutique

Island Cashmere

508-228-7611 32 Centre Street

In addition to the most beautiful cashmere sweaters and accessories made from the finest Scottish yarns, ISLAND CASHMERE offers an extensive collection of French Sole shoes, Peace of Cloth pants, Fabrizio Gianni Jeans, “Pure Linen” shirts, and our unique “Hampton” leather bags imported directly from Italy.

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Mon-Sun. from 10-6 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

Lightship Baskets Karol Lindquist

Shoes & Handbags

www.nantucketreds.com Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion.

Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their back-page ad in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket.

Special Events Annual Cranberry Festival

508-228-2884

Milestone Cranberry Bog, 220 Milestone Road Saturday, October 10 from 11 am to 4 pm www.nantucketconservation.org Nantucket Conservation Foundation’s CRANBERRY FESTIVAL - A celebration of the cranberry harvest - a day of community fun for the whole family with bog tours, hay rides, sheep shearing demonstrations, herding dog demonstration, events & games for kids, live music, BBQ by B-ACK Yard BBQ, food, fresh cranberries and cranberry products. Parking is $15 per car, admission is free. The festival is rain or shine.

Sunglasses Summer Shades

508-228-5477 Straight Wharf

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

Open daily The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

www.coldnoses.net COLD NOSES offers a wide variety of toys, treats, accessories and necessities for your pets. Exclusive signature Nantucket collars and leashes feature eight different designs, including the new Nantucket Anchor. Unique hand-painted wooden ornaments showcase your favorite dog breed and iconic Nantucket sights. Conveniently located on Straight Wharf, stop in if you forget a critical pet item, if you are looking for that distinctive pet-themed Nantucket keepsake or special something for a pet or pet person.

Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Prada, Oliver Peoples, Maui Jims, Oakley, Salt, Rayban, Tom Ford, Smith, Michael Kors, Burberry, Costa, Persol, and many others. Summer Shades has been doing business on the island for more than 20 years. Visit us in our spacious downtown location: in the front shop of The Courtyard on Straight Wharf.

Geronimo’s

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

Open year-round Monday-Saturday Pet supplies and gifts: “We’re more than just pet food”

508-228-3731 119 Pleasant Street

www.geronimos.com Convenient mid-island location. GERONIMO’S complete selection of pet supplies and accessories includes collars, toys, treats & items made exclusively for our shop. We specialize in dog, cat, bird, and small animal food and supplies with a wide variety of

Souza’s Seafood “Fresh Off the Boat!”

Lobsters alive or cooked - call ahead for fast service Lobsters • Littlenecks • Nantucket Bay Scallops • Tuna • Flounder • Cod Salmon • Swordfish • Smoked Bluefish • Smoked Paté • Shrimp Stop by to enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing!

508-228-9140 Call for our weekly specials

Gift Certificates Available • Handicap Accessible

Open 9 am–7 pm Year-round • 23 Trotter’s Lane Look for the Lobster Flag

Theatre Now Playing: “Steel Magnolias” and “I of the Storm”

508-228-4305 at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St

theatreworkshop.com TWN has been the island’s live theatre company for more than 50 years. Playing through September 19 is OTHER DESERT CITIES. A riveting drama by award-winning

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508-228-4291 149 Lower Orange St. Great Pizza • Subs • Super Salads • Catering Relax on Our Outdoor Patio | Open Year-Round, 7 days/week

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playwright Jon Robin Baitz. And playing through October 10 is the funny and touching play STEEL MAGNOLIAS, “a skillfully crafted, lovingly evoked picture of eccentricity in the small-town South.” Don’t miss I OF THE STORM, a one-man show starring Richard Hoehler that is dramatic, sarcastic, funny, and illuminating with poetry, monologue, song, and dance. This special performance is offered on September 23 & 24 and September 27-October 3. For tickets, call the TWN box office at 508-228-4305 or visit www.TheatreWorkshop.com.

Tours - Beach 508-228-6799 at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

www.thetrustees.org/ccwr Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge. Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. We also offer Private Tours.

508-228-0174 1-1/2 hr tour; departs from corner of Federal & Chestnut sts daily at 9:30 am &12:30 pm Private charters available for weddings and private charters

BARRETT’S TOURS is a family-owned and operated company in business for more than 75 years. They operate comfortable, air-conditioned coaches. BARRETT’S tour buses have huge windows that afford views which can’t be matched. BARRETT’S TOURS has a tour every day at 9:30 am and at 12:30 pm that departs from the corner of Federal & Chestnut sts, across from the Information Center. Tickets available from the driver. Charter bus service for group tours, clambakes, & weddings available. Tour info & reservations: 508-228-0174. To charter a bus for a wedding or party, fax us dates & times at 508-228-3823--BARRETT’S will call you back to make the arrangements.

Tours - Van 508-257-6557 Call for pickup

GAIL’S TOURS, tours of Nantucket guided by native islander Gail Johnson who has been giving tours for more than 40 years, gives you a look at the Island with a personal touch. Gail leads tours in her 14-passenger deluxe Mercedes with comfortable individual seats, AC, huge windows, & leg room! She’ll pick you up at approx 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm every day. The tour lasts 1-3/4 hours to 2 hours, and passengers are welcome at any time during Gail’s tour to get out to take photos. Private charters, too. Call for reservations.

Tours - Walking Nantucket Walkabout see website for hikes & times Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

hy-linecruises.com Travel between Nantucket and Hyannis is about an hour on the HY-LINE’s reliable highspeed ferry. THE GREY LADY, Hy-Line’s water-jet catamaran is comfortable, convenient, and offers the high level of customer service passengers have come to expect from HY-LINE CRUISES. You’ll cross the Sound in half the time! SEE OUR SCHEDULE PRINTED HERE IN YESTERDAY’S ISLAND FOR CURRENT DEPARTURES.

508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf

Nantucket is located 26 miles from Cape Cod’s mainland port of Hyannis. Take a leisurely 2 hour and 15 minute voyage on our traditional ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket. Or ride in style and luxury on board our seasonal high-speed passenger-only ferry, the M/V Iyanough, which gets you to Nantucket in just one hour. steamshipauthority.com

Watches BENRUS Open Daily from 10 am Legendary American Timepieces

508.825.0915 21 Main Street

BENRUS, founded as a watch company in 1921, was once strictly known for manufacturing legendary timepieces for the U.S. military. Almost a century later, BENRUS is now a full-fledged lifestyle brand, selling modernized military watches, accessories and apparel. Visit BENRUS on Nantucket at 21 Main Street and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BENRUSnantucket www.benrus.com

The Trinity Collection Open daily Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

508-228-7557 50 Main Street

THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces—classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specializqe in fine watches such as: Franck Muller, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Audemars, Graham, Panerai, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, U Boat, and Rolex—vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces.

Weddings 508-422-7466 15 Washington St

www.nantucketwalkabout.com

Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology and the Native Americans that lived here. Get more information and reservations at www.nantucketwalkabout.com

Nantucket Walking Tours

Travel daily; see schedule for times Reliable Fast Ferry service between Nantucket and Hyannis

Reservations: Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

Barrett’s Tours

Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Personal scenic Island tours: voted “Best of Nantucket”

Transportation Boat

Steamship Authority

Tours - Bus

Gail’s Tours, Inc.

historical locations, and even out to Cisco Brewery! Our tours are a comfortable and active way to experience the highlights of Nantucket. We provide the bikes, helmets, water bottles, and interactive, passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Please book your tour in advance or call us to learn about our custom tours. nantucketbybike.com

Hy-Line Cruises

Great Point Natural History Tour Leaving daily at 9am and 1pm Call for times of Sunset Tours

Sept. 17 - 30, 2015

508-332-0953

See Calendar of Events for Tours & Times Voted “Best of Nantucket” 3 years in a row The 2-time runner-up in the the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl and the most experienced walking tour guide on Nantucket is your guide for a wide array of informative and exciting tours: Fifty Shades of Fabulous: the Story of Nantucket, Into the Heart of the Seas: the History of Nantucket Whaling, Great Writers on Nantucket, Notorious Nantucket, Nantucket’s Historic Mansions, and the Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (since 1998, the most popular walking tour on Nantucket). Group rates are available.

See the Events Calendar in this issue for dates, times & details.

Tours by Bike Nantucket Bike Tours 508-825-5362 Leaving Daily at 10:30 am & 2 pm 31 Washington Street Voted #1 on Trip Advisor’s “Outdoor Activities” on Nantucket Join us on a Nantucket Bike Tour as we pedal you through town center, around various

Nantucket Weddings

508-228-9165, ext. 101 Enter our Photo Contest www.NantucketWeddings.com All you need to plan a wedding, honeymoon, or anniversary This comprehensive website will guide you through all the steps to planning and holding a wedding on Nantucket. From getting the marriage license right through the honeymoon, you’ll find valuable information all in one easy-to-navigate location. SHARE THE LOVE by submitting your Engagment and Wedding Announcements FREE of charge! This website, beautifully illustrated by island photographers, has links to restaurants that host receptions & rehearsal dinners, lodging, musicians, florists, and many others who will help make your day special. There are also sections devoted to honeymoons on Nantucket, anniversary celebrations, and real Nantucket weddings.

Wine & Spirits Epernay Wine & Spirits Open daily 10 am to 9 pm; Island Delivery #WineExpertonACK

508-228-2755 1 North Beach Street

Épernay is the only Sommelier Owned + Operated wine store on island. Offering Beer, Wine + Liquor, along with exclusive Wine Tastings + Events and Beverage Catering for your next affair. 1 N Beach Street, on the corner of Easton Street near the White Elephant and The Nantucket Hotel | We Deliver, Gift Cards Available + Parking in Back | epernaywines.com | 508.228.2755| fb: EpernayWineAndSpiritsNantucket | twitter: EpernayWines | instagram: epernay_wineandspirits epernaywines.com

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As the Seasons Change, So do Our Clothes.

Come in and Check out our Fall Lines of Classic & Updated Clothing.

Murray’s…

THE SHOP FOR MEN THE SHOP FOR WOMEN

• Balloon Boy • Dockhead • Bonobos • Castaway Nantucket Island • Berle • Bills Khakis • New England Shirt Company • Gitman • Corbin • Johnnie O • Lacoste • Pendleton • York River Traders • Smart Turnout • Shetland Woolen Co. • Southern Tide • Rainforest • Vineyard Vines • Hummard • Viyella • Embroidered Pants and Shorts

EXCLUSIVE!

Peter Millar Crown Shop • Murray’s Crest ‐ Made in the USA

DESIGNER SPORTSWEAR

• Leatherhead • Parlour • Peter Millar • Polo by Ralph Lauren

TOILETRIES & ACCESSORIES

• Calvin Klein • Cole Haan • Jockey • Lacoste • Leatherman • Camp Hero • heel goods • Polo • Preston Leather • Royall • Sailormade • Smathers & Branson • Randolph • Thomas Bates • Truefit & Hill • Vineyard Vines • YRI • cufflinks

FOUL WEATHER GEAR

• Survivalthon • Sperry Topsider • Henri Lloyd • Barbour • Atlantis • Vineyard Vines

THE SHOP FOR MEN’S & WOMEN’S SHOES

•Uggs • Totes • Birkenstock • Keds • Bass • Dansko • Aerosoles • Salomon • Ecco • Sperry Topsider • Timberland • Cole‐Haan • Adidas • Tretorn • Van Eli • Jack Rogers • Ryka • Olukai • Nantucket Red • Alden • Nike • Mephisto • E. Michaels • Ahnu • Ana‐Tech • Eliza B thongs • Saucony • Vineyard Vines flip‐flops • Superga • Chinese Laundry • Cobb Hill • Dr. Scholl’s

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING ON THE

SECOND FLOOR

• Hartstrings • Vineyard Vines • Speedo • Lacoste • Polo Ralph Lauren • Castaway • Nantucket Island • Glouchester Knits • Johnnie O • St. James • Just Madras • Mallory May • Hatley

Voted ‘Best of Nantucket’ for Men’s Clothing, Women’s Shoes…

MURRAY’S is the Quintessential Nantucket Clothing Store

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• Lamora • Cashmeres • PBJ • Castaway Nantucket Island • Embroidered Pants & Skirts • Jag • Saucony Sportswear • Leon Levin • Nantucket Reds™ • Foxcroft • Silk Jackets & Pants • Not Your Daughter’s Jeans • Pendleton • Three Dots • Tunics

70 TRH

YEAR !

DESIGNER SPORTSWEAR & DRESSES

• Barbour • Comfy USA • Lisette • Cashmere Ponchos • Mycra Pac • St. James • Trimdin Jackets • Donna Morgan • Dizzy Lizzie • Vineyard Vines • Tracy Negosian

LINGERIE & NIGHTWEAR

• Anne Klein • Calvin Klein • Coobie • Eileen West • Jockey • Carole Hochman • Martha M • Hanky Panky • Spanx • Ralph Lauren• Jane & Bleeker ST.

ACCESSORIES

• Cole Haan • Dooney & Bourke • Eric Javits Hats & Bags • Estée Lauder • Brahmin • Socks • Headbands • Congress Cards • Swanky • Spartina • Nantucket Throw • Polo • Key Rings • Nantucket Canvas Bags • Sunglasses • Sterling & 14k Jewelry • Vera Bradley Bags • Nantucket Gifts • Island fold‐up tote • evening bags • Kiel James Patrick • Farnum Baskets • costume jewelry • Nantucket jewelry • designer nautical belts

WORLD FAMOUS NANTUCKET REDS™ TRADITIONAL, ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC

Our Nantucket Reds Collection is made of 100% cotton that softens and fades to pink with repeated washings. • Children’s pants, shorts, overalls, jumpers, polos, and tees Women’s capris, skirts • Men’s & Women’s shirts, pants, shorts, baseball caps, crew hats, t‐shirts, sweaters, socks, jackets, visors, watchbands, sweatshirts, fleece vests, chef’s aprons, luggage • Fleece dog jackets • The Nantucket Reds Watch • Layette in 100% cotton • Clutch bag • Nantucket Reds tote bags • Butter Fleece Full Zip Jacket

End of Summer Sale on Clothes & Shoes continues with new low prices!

Murray’s Toggery Shop

62 Main St • 508-228-0437 • (800) 368-2134 • www.nantucketreds.com Open Monday‐Saturday from 10 am‐5:30 pm, Sunday from 10 am‐5pm All Credit Cards Welcome • Open year-round

Select jewelry on sale!