Yesterday's Island/Today's Nantucket, Vol. 45, Issue #4 by Yesterday's Island Today's Nantucket

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Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Vol. 45 No. 4 • Our 45th Season!

May 28 - June 3, 2015

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The Nantucket Watch available in 3 sizes and assorted colors $150.00

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Gallery

“Whaleship Essex Rounding the Horn” circa 1819

inside G.S. Hill Gallery, est. 2008

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Pamela McKinstry, author of the Sconset Café cookbook, will be signing books at Mitchell’s Book Corner on Main Street from 12-1:30pm on Tuesday, June 2nd.

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Swing into Summer Nantucket Arts Council and Nantucket Dreamland Film and performing Arts Center present the concert finale of its spring 2015 Downtown Celebrity Concerts when The Artie Shaw Orchestra appears on the Dreamland main stage this Sunday, May 31, at 4 pm. Starting in the 1930s, Artie Shaw pioneered and has since epitomized swing music—the rhythmic, infectious, and popular style featuring bass, drums, and brass instruments lifting listeners in syncopated, “swing time.” Swing music dominated American music from the mid 1930s through the late 40s, with big bands and orchestras of up to a dozen players. Sometimes violins, guitars, and pianos joined in the fast tempos, with lilting melodies from front of band singers. Artie Shaw remains in the pantheon of founders and leaders of those bands, with Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Wood Herman, and fellow clarinetist Benny Goodman. Shaw appeared in what’s considered among the first public swing concerts in 1936 in New York City. Soon after, he recorded a huge hit version of composer Cole Porter’s “Begin the Beguine,” which won him the moniker “King of Swing.” Around the same time, Shaw was the first bandleader to hire a black female singer, Billie Holiday. He married eight times including, famously, to actresses Lana Turner, Ava Gardner, and Evelyn Keyes. Shaw, who died in 2004, assembled the new Artie Orchestra in 1983, originally featuring virtuoso Dick Johnson on clarinet. Today, saxophonist and clarinetist Matt Koza, who has toured worldwide in jazz, symphony, and other orchestra venues, is the featured player and serves as director of The Orchestra. Many listeners will find the music made popular by Shaw and fellow swing musicians familiar to them. On Nantucket, the group’s playlist of more than two dozen songs includes titles by great composers of what’s often called the “American Songbook”: “S’Wonderful,” “Frenisi,” “Begin the Beguine,” “Stardust,” and lesser-known compositions. Tickets to the performance are $40, available under CONCERTS at NantucketDreamland.org or by calling the Dreamland box office at 508-332-4822. For more on Nantucket Arts Council, visit NantucketArtsCouncil.org. This year’s Downtown Celebrity Concerts series has been presented jointly by Nantucket Arts Council and Nantucket Dreamland. Complimentary tickets for Nantucket music students are available through support from Nantucket Golf Club Foundation.

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Vol. 45 No. 4 • Our 45th Season!

May 28 - June 3, 2015

Today’s Nantucket

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

THURSDAY, MAY 28 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 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 & 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10:30 to 11 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 months Limited to first 15 toddlers + caregivers. Tickets at 10 am at the Children’s Desk. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 11 to 11:30 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 3+ Stories & songs; limited to first 20 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India Street. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Taco Bar + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11 AM to 4 PM - “Stove by a Whale” Exhibition Stove by a Whale: 20 Men, 3 Boats, 96 Days, is this season’s major exhibition in the Nantucket Historical Assn’s Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Open daily. Nathaniel Philbrick’s book In the Heart of the Sea is based on these true events. 11 AM to 4 PM -“The Mighty Misty Monster” “Moby-Dick” embroidered narratives from artist Susan Boardman. Free with museum admission. The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St 11:15 AM to 12:15 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.

1:45 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. Learn about the vital role whaling played in the economy & society of 19th C Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St 2:30 to 3:50 PM - Public Skating $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Call for additional skating sessions. Backus Lane. nantucketice.org 3 to 4 PM - Free Library Lego Challenge for Ages 5-10 Come join us for some creative construction! The library will supply the LEGO bricks and a Challenge for you to complete. Register for only one session per month. The Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 7 PM - Member Thursdays at The Whaling Museum Enjoy the museum’s permanent collections and newest special exhibitions after hours. Get an exclusive tour of the new major exhibition, Stove by a Whale: 20 Men, 3 Boats, 96 Days at 6 P.M. The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Free for NHA members, $10 for non-member adults, $5 for children 7-17 & Free for children under 6 6 to 7 PM - Free English Classes The class is conducted in English and no preregistration is required. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street continued on page 13

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Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Vol. 45 No. 4 • Our 45th Season!

Fandango by Robert P. Barsanti So, I was cold. May fools and frustrates the best of us. On a bright and cloudless Saturday afternoon, when the Red Sox were hitting home runs out of Fenway and the Figawi sailboats zipped before the wind on their way over from Hyannis, I took off my Polarfleece for the second time this spring and left it in the back seat of my car. My boon companion bounded from the door and cut back and forth across the grass in the Middle Moors. I tucked a bag of treats into my pocket, adjusted the sunglasses and trailed behind him, as I always do. Five minutes later, in the wind of May, I felt how stupid I remained after all of these years. The Middle Moors, just south of the Airport radio beacon and north of the Milestone Road, have been transformed over the last few years. A healthy mix of clear cuts and fire have destroyed the alien scrub and and pine and brought the moors back to the bare and wind-whipped ground that existed out here for centuries. If we could drop a hundred or so sheep into the middle of these empty fields, the ground could stay empty for a few more centuries. Right now, in mid-conservation, it appears as if an acre wide machine had chewed up everything over six feet high and buried it deep. My boon companion found the open space both thrilling and confusing. Now, he had a clear path for any sorts of darts and feints, but no convenient bushes for his business. When the time came, he sprinted a hundred yards over to the still standing pine trees, paused behind the high brush, and then came bounding back. For most of my time on island, the Middle Moors grew untended and unhinged. Pine trees, scrub oak, miscellaneous bushes were all knit together by ticks and poison ivy. I thought nothing of them as we went bouncing along the sand roads to one pond or another. Of course, the scrub wasn’t any more natural to the island than deer or rosa rugosa. Someone brought all those seeds here and forgot about them. But my only experience with the Middle continued on page 21

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The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk 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 All tours (except Historic Mansions) are approximately 1 mile and 90 minutes long. Private tours available.

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It doesn’t matter what kind of party you are hosting on Nantucket, there is always sincere thought and consideration thrown into the mix of your planning and preparation for the event. There are so many ways to celebrate on Nantucket: a casual fête of a magical bonfire on the beach at 40th Pole, an impromptu backyard barbeque near Miacomet, a toast to another beautiful Nantucket sunset from your back porch in Madaket, a clambake rehearsal dinner at Jetties Beach, or an unforgettable wedding celebration under the stars at Cliff Beach… You have spent some amount of time and energy to choose what you were going to drink for such occasion, why not put a little effort into what you will be drinking out of at this Nantucket gathering? When it comes to tasting wine, the glass you use will have a much greater effect on what you smell and taste in the wine than you might at first think is possible. You’re probably thinking this sounds like a bit of a stretch of the imagination, but let me explain how this can enhance your overall experience. Let’s start by what you should look for in your drinking vessel. Also known as drinkware, there are a wide variety of choices available. The Bowl. The shape of the bowl will affect what aromas and scents you smell as you gently swirl the wine in the glass. A wide bowl will have more surface area that allows the wine to ‘breathe’ and expose it to air in order to release aromas. The type of glass commonly used for bigger style wines, such as those made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, is referred to as a ‘Bordeaux’ glass in homage to the region where these grapes originate. This glass can also be used for Sauvignon Blanc, a white grape which also hails from this same area. A so-called “Burgundy” glass, also named from the region in France in which certain grapes are known, is typically used for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. While this glass has a slightly larger bowl than the aforementioned, the rim of the glass is smaller. This allows for the accumulation of aromas in these more delicate grape varieties. It is also suitable for use with other thinskinned red varietals such as Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, and Grenache. There are a number of options for white wine glasses which very greatly in size and shape in order to accentuate the different styles and characteristics of the wine. A safe all-purpose choice is one with a more narrow bowl that has less surface area that is ideal for wines with a softer bouquet that do continued on page 11

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Writers - Robert P. Barsanti, Jenny Benzie, Amy Jenness, Leah Mojer, Sarah Morneau, Sarah D. Oktay

Production & Design - Sarah Morneau

Cover Photographs - Yesterday’s Island staff & 2014 Photo Contest Entries

J. Taryn Daub - teaching Bradley Kori Olson - Juggling work & motherhood

Yesterday’s Island is published weekly May–Oct., with special editions spring, fall, and Christmas, and an online edition. Established in 1970. The publisher reserves the right to review all material submitted for publication & will not be responsible for misinformation, misprints, typographical errors, etc. which might appear in this publication.

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Dreaming of a Green Island by Dr. Sarah D. Oktay Director, University of Massachusetts Nantucket Field Station

Dine In or Take Out

(see yesterdaysisland.com for expanded article, website links, & notations)

Spring has sprung, the island is filling with people, and warm sunny weather is erasing memories of a long hard winter. This is a perfect time to become aware of how your actions can effect our harbor and ponds. Nantucket’s sandy soils do not grab onto and restrain septic leachate or fertilizer like the rich soils on the mainland. If researchers at the Nantucket Field Station can measure excess nitrate or phosphate in groundwater, marsh water, ponds, and the harbor (and we can), that indicates that you may be flushing money down the drain when you improperly or over-fertilize your lawn. Landscapers are now required to be certified to treat lawns using the procedures described in our island’s “Best Management Practices for Landscape Fertilizer Use on Nantucket Island” (BMP). If you are doing your own lawn maintenance, you should be following the same rules. All the best management practices are common-sense rules that will save you money, reduce tick and mosquito habitat (I am looking at you, over-irrigators), and will ensure that your family has a safe healthy yard to play in while reducing the adverse impacts on our harbors and ponds that promote dangerous algae blooms and shade out the eelgrass habitat for scallops and other marine life. Our deep groundwater, located out of the reach of septic systems and fertilizers at a depth of 40 feet or deeper, is very clean and provides a source of safe drinking water. Nantucket’s location out to sea and away from many mainland sources of pollution like power plants and industrial sites means that our sole source aquifer is safe from most external dangers. But water in the surface parts

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We Provide: • An experienced certified captain • All tackle, equipment and bait • Lessons, if needed • Your catch, cleaned, packaged and ready to take home. Four Trips Daily - 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm. Fully Licensed - Fully Insured $95 per person www.FishNantucket.net Private Charters Available - up to 6 persons.

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Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

THIS WEEK

May 28 - June 3, 2015

NANTUCKET HISTORY

Nantucket Whalers in Europe by Amy Jenness author of On This Day in Nantucket History On June 1, 1796, the British brig Swallow received a “Letter of Marque,” which gave it the authority to capture French ships. The Letter of Marque and Reprisal is a government license authorizing privateers to attack enemy vessels (Britain and France were at war at the time) and bring them before admiralty courts for condemnation and sale. Six years later, in December of 1803, the Swallow captured the French whale ship Hero off the coast of Portugal, and its captain, Stephen Rawson, and its first mate, William Morris, hailed from Nantucket. While the American whaling industry exploded in the post American Revolution years, both the French and English hoped to also capitalize on the profits of a whale hunt. The two governments courted American whaleship owners to establish European whaling ports and also outfitted whaling fleets of their own. But neither England nor France was ever able to dominate the industry the way Americans did. Yet, it was not unusual to find Nantucket mariners, more in tune with life on a ship than to governmental borders, on their ships. The whaling industry grew rapidly after the first American whaleship rounded Cape Horn in 1791 and killed whales in the Pacific Ocean. Within 10 years, hundreds of whaleships from all over the world were hunting in the Pacific Ocean and Arctic Sea waters. And, after its capture by the British, the whaleship Hero would be one of them. Late in the year of 1802, the Hero, an American cargo ship, had landed in Le Havre, France just as Napoleon Bonaparte was visiting. The emperor bought the ship and refitted it as a French whaleship. In early 1803, the Hero went south on a whaling voyage with a mixed crew of Americans, Frenchmen, and Englishmen. The British took Hero back to Britain and First Mate Morris testified before

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the British Admiralty Court. On June 1, 1804, records state that twenty-fiveyear-old Morris “answers that He was born and has always resided, save when subject at sea, and now lives with his wife and family…at Nantucket.” In his testimony, Morris said he was not an owner of the Hero but had the usual 1/25 interest in the profits from the voyage. After extensive testimony, the court claimed the Hero a lawful prize of war and condemned it. In September 1805, it was sold and renamed the Atlantic. By 1806, the Atlantic was a British whale ship captained by William Swain of Nantucket, who would have one of the longest careers in the British whale fishery.

THE MILFORD HAVEN EXPERIMENT The American Revolution was a time of hardship for Nantucket. The independent and tiny island far out to sea made both sides wary. England and the patriots banned Nantucket ships from fishing and established trade embargos on the island. Adding to the tension was the island’s dynamic mixture of staunchly pacifist Quakers, who refused to take a side in the conflict, and loyalists who sided with England. By the end of the American Revolution the people of Nantucket were starving and without supplies or heating fuel. When the war ended, Nantucketers went right back to whaling and soon the island bustled again with maritime and whaling-related trade. But England, by far the biggest consumer of spermaceti whale oil (the most lucrative whale commodity), levied a heavy tax on imported whale oil products. In 1783, when they grew tired of the hardships imposed upon their business, prominent Nantucket whaleship owners began to leave the island. Timothy Folger and Samuel Starbuck, Sr relocated to Nova Scotia, an English-owned province and therefore free of the import tax. William Rotch and his sons continued on page 20

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Vol. 45 No. 4 • Our 45th Season!

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ISLAND COOKING

Spring Garden Treats by Leah Mojer It’s been far too long since we have done more than just dream of the garden and of the smell of thyme and rosemary on our hands. Too long have we waited to plunge our trowels into the dirt and see lime green buds stretching from the branch tips of our trees. There is still a time before tomatoes, corn, and peaches, but I revel in what spring has to offer. The sweetest peas, vegetal fiddleheads, earthy morels, garlicky ramps, and fresh herbs. This is the purest, most delicious season of eating. Everything feels new to the tongue and no pea tendril, thyme sprig, or chive stem is taken for granted. These flavors are the aperitif; the precursor for what’s to follow. Let’s celebrate our tender spring offerings and say good bye and (don’t let the door hit ya on the way out) to winter!

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Ramp Pesto 1 bunch ramps, roughly chopped 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons roasted pine nuts 3 tablespoons fresh grated Parmesan cheese salt and pepper, to taste

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Place ramps and olive oil in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the pine nuts and parmesan cheese and blend quickly to break down the pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. TIP: Make the pesto in bulk and keep it in the fridge for several weeks, to keep the nice green color, quickly blanch the ramps in hot water and cool it in ice water before you blend it.

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THE COURTYARD

Straight Wharf Open Daily

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Smiling Button is a new collection of play dresses for little girls. Our 100% cotton, made in the USA clothing is simply meant for kids to be kids!

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nantucket’s

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by Sarah Morneau

Where chic meets casual comfort

Our ever-changing menu showcases the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats.

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not need to aerate as much. As for bubbly stemware, there is great debate as to what the preferred vessel of consumption may be when drinking Champagne (or other forms of sparkling wine). The flute is a stem glass with a tall, straight-sided narrow bowl. This bowl is designed so that the signature bubbles found in these types of wines stays effervescent by limiting the amount of surface area at the top of the glass. The tall cylindrical style of the glass also allows you to view the visual effect of the mousse (ie the ‘frothiness’) of the sparkler. In comparison, the shape of the coupe, which is storied to be modeled after Marie Antoinette’s breast, is a shallow bowl like shape with a much larger surface area than the flute. This allows the bubbles to dissipate at a higher rate then the flute and also when using even a standard type of wine glass. A perfect balance in between these two types of stemware is a typical white wine glass. This allows the drinker to experience more aroma from the sparkler than would be found from a flute and also less dissipation of the bubbles than from a coupe. The Rim. Most wine glasses have a tapered rim that allows the aromas of a wine to concentrate at the top of the glass without disappearing into thin air while the glass is being swirled. The shape of the channel in which your aromas flow will determine how much you can get on the nose. Much of what you smell in a wine is able to alter the taste as well. A flared rim in which the glass flares outward rather than inward is also an option, but not as preferred as the aromas are not trapped in the glass then and seem to get lost. The thickness of the rim will also determine how the wine lands on your tongue. A thin rim can be equated to the elegance of a performance by a gold medal winning Olympic skater such as Dorothy Hamill in which the wine smoothly glides onto your palate. A think rim is more similar to when your wine hits a speed bump and comes crashing down onto your tongue in a harsh, abrupt, unpleasant manner and just splashes everywhere. The Stem. The purpose of a wine glass with a stem is to keep the heat of continued on page 12

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6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your family and friends, grab your favorite beverage and come witness one of the best Sunsets in the world. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Daily trip time may change with the setting sun) 7 PM - Movie: Avengers: Tomorrowland Rated PG, Showing in The Dreamland Studio Theater, 17 S. Water St. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $55 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7:30 PM - Movie: San Andreas Rated PG-13, Showing in The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 S. Water St. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Sts, in front of bank 5 minutes early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

FRIDAY, MAY 29 8:30 AM - Nantucket’s Historic Mansions & USA’s Oldest Windmill A brisk, 2 mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary by 3x runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl. $15. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, in front of bank 5 min early. 508-332-0953 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour—discover wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House. Also at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 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 & 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by this magical island on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash only. Meet at the corner of Federal & India sts by the Atheneum fence. Arrive 5 minutes early. 508-332-0953 continued on page 14

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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 - “Stove by a Whale” Exhibition Stove by a Whale: 20 Men, 3 Boats, 96 Days, is this season’s major exhibition in the Nantucket Historical Association’s Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Open daily. Author Nathaniel Philbrick’s book In the Heart of the Sea is based on these true events. 11 AM to 4 PM - “The Mighty Misty Monster” The Nantucket Historical Association presents “The Mighty Misty Monster” exhibition, “Moby-Dick” embroidered narratives from artist Susan Boardman. Free with museum admission. Held at The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 11:15 AM to 12:15 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. 1:45 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. Learn about the vital role whaling played in the economy & society of 19th C Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4:30 PM - Lance Mountain Dance Party Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live

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Park and Ride Lots: The Muse - 44 Surfside Road, The Chicken Box - 5 Daves Street,

Faregrounds Restaurant (7am-5pm) - 27 Fairgrounds Road, Nantucket Elementary (6/28-9/1) All busses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible. For complementary paratransit and TDD call (508) 325-7516. Bus information (508) 228-7025. Riders’ Guides are available at NRTA-3 East Chestnut Street, Visitor Services-25 Federal St, Chamber of Commerce-0 Main St., Greenhound Building, on all buses, and at downtown stops.

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Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Breeze Bar & Cafe and Kids Deck Dining! Dine as a family, then after your children are through eating, drop them off at our supervised program. Our energetic and engaging counselors will entertain them with myriad activities - while you enjoy some adult time during the remainder of your meal or a cocktail on our outdoor deck by our cozy fire pits, at The Nantucket Hotel & Resort, 77 Easton Street. Reservations 508-228-4730 OR fb@thenantuckethotel.com 6 to 8 PM - AAN - Artists Open Exhibition Gallery Opening held at Artists Association Gallery, Open to all artists on Nantucket, contains the Cellography show, 19 Washington Street 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your family and friends, grab your favorite beverage and come witness one of the best Sunsets in the world. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Daily trip time may change with the setting sun) 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $55 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7:30 to 10 PM - NCMC Jazz Band Swing into Spring Dance Enjoy a night out listening and dancing to the music of The Nantucket Community Music School’s Jazz Band. Swing into Spring is at the Nantucket Yacht Club on South Beach Street. Light food and beverage available. $25/Ticket 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Sts, in front of bank 5 minutes early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Video Dance Party Video Dance Party with DJ Bri Guy at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St

SATURDAY, MAY 30 8 AM - Wing Day All Day at Easy Street Cantina A basket of 16 jumbo wings for $10.95; half basket for $6.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. At Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad Streets. 8 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up Nantucket. Today is: Surfside Beach, meet at the Surfside Beach parking lot, Surfside Road. www.ackcleanteam.org. 8:30 AM - Nantucket’s Historic Mansions & USA’s Oldest Windmill A brisk, 2 mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary by 3x runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl. $15. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, in front of bank 5 min early. 508-332-0953 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour—discover wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House. Also at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Spotlight Series Artist Talk Spotlight Artist is Ellen Metzger O’Shea. Hear her discuss her work during this free, informal talk in the Artists Association Gallery, 19 Washington Street. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 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 & 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 10:30 AM - 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 15

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10:30 to 11:30 AM - Free Library Lego Challenge for Ages 5-10 Come join us for some creative construction! The library will supply the LEGO bricks and a Challenge for you to complete. Register for only one session per month. The Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St 11 AM to 4 PM - “Stove by a Whale” Exhibition Stove by a Whale: 20 Men, 3 Boats, 96 Days, is this season’s major exhibition in the Nantucket Historical Association’s Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Open daily. Author Nathaniel Philbrick’s book In the Heart of the Sea is based on these true events. 11 AM to 4 PM - “The Mighty Misty Monster” The Nantucket Historical Association presents “The Mighty Misty Monster” exhibition, “Moby-Dick” embroidered narratives from artist Susan Boardman. Free with museum admission. Held at The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 11:15 AM to 12:15 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. 11:30 AM - Brunch with a Free Squeeze Good Food, Good Spirits, Good Company! Brunch with a Free Squeeze! Held at The Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street! 11:30 AM to 2 PM - Saturday Brunch Enjoy a glorious view while you savor a delicious Brunch at TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet, 120 Wauwinet Road. Reserve Now! 508-228-8768 1 to 3 PM - Minecraft Club We use the MinecraftEdu game, which allows for all players to be in one world at the same time. Space is limited, call to register 508-228-1110. Held at the Atheneum Learning Lab, 1 India Street 1:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 2 PM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Hear the hidden history of Nantucket they dare not tell you on any other tour, 2/3 mi, 80 min stroll for ages 13+. $20 & $15 for 65+ & Teens. Cash Only. Meet on the corner of Main & Centre sts, in front of the bank 5 minutes 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. Learn about the vital role whaling played in the economy & society of 19th C Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Breeze Bar & Cafe and Kids Deck Dining! Dine as a family, then after your children are through eating, drop them off at our supervised program. Our energetic and engaging counselors will entertain them with myriad activities - while you enjoy some adult time during the remainder of your meal or a cocktail on our outdoor deck by our cozy fire pits, at The Nantucket Hotel & Resort, 77 Easton Street. Reservations 508-228-4730 OR fb@thenantuckethotel.com 6 PM - Lecture: “New England’s Mythic Fisherman” Historian Jonathan Olly will explore the myth and reality of New England’s fishing communities. From the romanticized icon of the “old sea salt” to the struggle for representation facing today’s fishermen. Fee for NHA Members / $10 Non-Members, held at The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 6 to 7:30 PM - New England’s Mythic Fishermen Historian Jonathan Olly will explore the myth’s and reality’s of New England’s fishing communities. From the romanticized icon of the “old sea salt” to the struggle for representation facing today’s fishermen. Held at Whaling Museum, Gosnell Hall, 13 Broad St. Free for Members & $10 Ea. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your family and friends, grab your favorite beverage and come witness one of the best Sunsets in the world. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Daily trip time may change with the setting sun) 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $55 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Sts, in front of bank 5 minutes early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Video Dance Party

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SUNDAY, MAY 31 8:30 AM - Nantucket’s Historic Mansions & USA’s Oldest Windmill A brisk, 2 mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary by 3x runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl. $15. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, in front of bank 5 min early. 508-332-0953 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour—discover wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House. Also at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 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 & 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 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 - Sunday Brunch at Proprietors Savor new classics like Prop’s Burger, Power Salad, Taters Rancheros, Smoked Lamb Hash - selections change every week at Proprietors bar & table, 9 India St. 508-228-7477 11 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch at The Breeze In The Nantucket Hotel, on 77 Easton Street. Reservations: 508-228-4730. continued on page 16

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Events & Activities from page 15

11 AM to 4 PM - “Stove by a Whale” Exhibition Stove by a Whale: 20 Men, 3 Boats, 96 Days, is this season’s major exhibition in the Nantucket Historical Association’s Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Open daily. Author Nathaniel Philbrick’s book In the Heart of the Sea is based on these true events. 11 AM to 4 PM - “The Mighty Misty Monster” The Nantucket Historical Association presents “The Mighty Misty Monster” exhibition, “Moby-Dick” embroidered narratives from artist Susan Boardman. Free with museum admission. Held at The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 11:15 AM to 12:15 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. 11:30 AM - Sunday Brunch with a Free Squeeze Good Food, Good Spirits, Good Company! Brunch with a Free Squeeze! Held at The Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street! 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. Learn about the vital role whaling played in the economy & society of 19th C Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St 3:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 4 PM - Concert - Big Band Swing Time The Artie Shaw Orchestra, the decades-long popular band, brings clarinetist Matt Koza with a full jazz orchestra, for a gala night of swinging and swaying to enduring Big Band-era and popular music. 4 PM - Downtown Celebrity Concerts: Artie Shaw Orchestra Straight from New York City this remains one of the “swingingest” outfits around. Featuring clarinetist Matt Koza, the group hews to the Shaw legacy with an exciting evening of swing. Held at Dreamland, 17 South Water Street. Tickets online at nantucketdreamland.org 4 PM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by this magical island on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash only. Meet at the corner of Federal & India sts by the Atheneum fence. Arrive 5 minutes early. 508-332-0953 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 6 to 10 PM - Dreamcatcher Dinner & Auction Enjoy a fantastic meal and a chance to win some amazing auction items while helping out Palliative & Supportive Care of Nantucket. Seats are limited. Advance purchase is required. Tickets start at $250/person at http://www.pascon.org/dreamcatcher-tickets-2/ 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your family and friends, grab your favorite beverage and come witness one of the best Sunsets in the world. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Daily trip time may change with the setting sun) 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $55 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Sts, in front of bank 5 minutes early. 508-332-0953 10 to 1 PM - Annual Summer Contest Karaoke - Kick Off Night Weekly contest with the finals held Labor Day Weekend with over $2000 in cash prizes! Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St. continued on page 29

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Green Island from page 7

of the saturated zone around the island (between 0-35 feet or so) in some areas around the island contains evidence of what we flush and what we put on our lawns. We can find this evidence when we measure the contaminants in samples of groundwater. We can also see this contamination when we measure ponds that are downstream of sources. Instead of exotic dangers like heavy metals or radioactive pollutants, our primary culprits are garden variety hazards such as nitrate and phosphate from leaking septic systems and fertilizer applications. Wells located only 100-200 feet apart may have very different amounts of contaminants. Out in the field, we measure nitrate and orthophosphate, which are the more bioavailable (easier to use) nutrient species of nitrogen and phosphorus. Nutrients are exactly what they sound like: minerals and elements that are needed for growth and normal plant and animal processes in small amounts that, when administered in large amounts, can “overstuff” a pond. Some of our ponds are having Thanksgiving dinner almost every day! Pond health is very similar to our health and you can overfeed a pond or harbor by supplying excess “food” in the form of nutrients. What we try to do is measure where the excess “calories” are coming from and then put the pond on a diet to help it slim down. Some ponds, if they are really “fat” and have stored way too much food, must be liposuctioned by removing the packaged food or fat hanging out in the form of huge algal mats. But just like removing fat without stopping the intake that got you there in the first place, “liposuction” should be done after the diet is successfully (and permanently) in place. Not that I am one to be lecturing a chubby pond...who knows, it could be genetic. This summer Hummock Pond will be liposuctioned in the form of harvesting of large submerged aquatic vegetation as recommended by the Nantucket Pond Coalition, who have also talked with island conservation groups and the Town of Nantucket’s Water Quality team and obtained a Conservation Commission permit. A large water based harvester which looks a bit like a boat/lawnmower hybrid will remove some of the plants currently impeding navigation in the pond. All over the island, groundwater that has been contaminated from septic systems or fertilizers can be 100-1000 time background levels. But in many areas, groundwater levels are refreshingly low, and can be in the range of 0.01-0.1 mg/L for nitrate and phosphate in areas near conservation land or in soil that is effectively filtered the groundwater. Many homeowners are being more diligent about pumping and inspecting their septic tanks (thanks to the efforts of the Health Dept) and reducing unnecessary fertilizer applications so we are seeing reductions in nutrient load in a few areas. Please be proactive and make sure that your landscapers are following the rules, if not, find a different landscaper! If phosphate and nitrate are getting into the groundwater, that is compromising the harbor and ponds and lowering your property value in addition to pouring money down the drain. If you are applying fertilizers yourself, you, too, must follow the BMPs as they are currently Board of Health Regulations. Here are some useful fertilizer tips and details on exactly what your landscaper should be using on your lawn as developed by the BMP committee: Fertilizer should be applied for plants to use as quickly and effectively as possible. Excess nutrients will harm Nantucket’s water, therefore only apply soil amendments and fertilizers between April 15 and October 15, so that plants can use the nutrients while they are actively growing. Do not apply fertilizers before

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a strong rain that will wash it into water sources and avoid excess irrigation. Avoid wetlands and other areas defined by the Conservation Commission as nofertilize areas. On the topic of compost, the BMP reminds us that we are still on Nantucket and our “soil” is different and needs to be treated differently. Many of our amended lawn and garden soils have enough phosphate for plant growth, therefore adding more might harm fresh water ponds and the groundwater. Animal manures and animal-manure-based composts are rich in nitrogen and phosphate; leaf litter composts are less so and are preferred. Native levels of organic matter (OM) are lower here than elsewhere. Compost is important to develop organic matter in soil and is a source of carbon and other nutrients. Compost retains moisture, and hosts beneficial bacteria and insects. Remember: while compost is important for raising organic matter levels, it should be applied slowly. Raising soil organic matter much above native levels can result in nitrogen and phosphorus leaching. The BMPs also state it is critical to test the soil and see what you need before you add material that will be leached away because the turf or your garden plants cannot use the nutrients (just like overeating adds fat if it the calories are not burned for fuel). Read labels when buying and applying fertilizer. Labels list the ingredients as follows: Nitrogen, N, as elemental nitrogen, Phosphorus, P, as P2O5, and Potassium, K, as potash, K2O. All fertilizers whether they are synthetic, organic, or hybrids list the amount of the nutrients they contain on the bag, usually as a percent of weight. Also be aware that many fertilizers contain pesticide and herbicides components, which is why I advocate that organic pesticide free products be used on lawns in which pets or children may be playing. The BMPs state that no more than 3.0 pounds per 1000 square feet of nitrogen can be applied per season for turf. Nitrogen should be applied at two week intervals (or longer) and in quantities of no more than 0.5 pounds per application. In addition, no more than 0.25 pounds per 1000 square feet of quick-release nitrogen is allowed per application. The regulations also state that a single application for trees, shrubs, herbs and other ornamental plantings shall not exceed 0.5 pounds of actual nitrogen per thousand square feet and the annual rate shall not exceed 2.0 pounds of actual nitrogen per thousand square feet. Phosphate application limits: The BMP for the island recommends that no phosphorus be used in any fertilizer unless a soil test shows it is needed. Excess continued on page 22

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Garden Treats from page 9

Skirt Steak 2 pounds skirt steak(s) salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Grill should already be pre-heated to medium for the asparagus. Drizzle the skirt steak with olive oil, so it will not stick to the grill, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Place skirt steak on grill and cook on each side for approximately 3-4 minutes. Once cooked, slice thinly across the grain and drizzle with ramp pesto.

EASY HERB SALT This is super easy and oh so satisfying. Whip up a cup or two and keep in the fridge to preserve the bright green hue this herb salt takes on. Use in place of regular salt. Mix 2 C Kosher Salt (I am a Diamond Crystal Salt fan myself) with 1 handful assorted herbs: thyme, tarragon, rosemary and parsley makes a nice mix.

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creme fraiche or sour cream (optional) lemon zest (optional) Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and 3/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Place the peas and mint in a blender and add the hot broth mixture. (Because hot liquids expand when blended, hold the lid firmly in place with a kitchen towel before blending.) Blend until smooth. Return to saucepan to heat through, if necessary. Serve with a dollop of your favorite creme fraiche or sour creme and a dusting of lemon zest.

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

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

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Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Nantucket Cottage Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 The Restaurant at Miacomet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Souza's Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Thai House Nantucket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 2015 PHOTO CONTEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All over the island

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moved their operations first to Dunkirk, France and later to London, England. In 1791, a British entrepreneur got government funding to create a new town on the Wales coast called Milford Haven, which would become a whaling port. The government offered Nantucket families political and financial incentives to help it establish whaling there. Among them were Folger, Starbuck, and Rotch who all agreed to move their whaling operations to Milford Haven. The Nantucket settlers gave the English a list of requirements in exchange for their participation and among them were: a request for a Quaker Meeting House, specific plans for docks and wharves, and a declaration that they would not farm the land (they would be solely focused on whaling). The town was supposed to have been built by the time they arrived in 1792, but it was not. The buildings that grew up in those first years strongly resemble the architecture of Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple, shingle-clad houses. and street names contain island family names like Starbuck and Bunker. For a time Milford Haven developed into an international whaling hub. Ships came or left for whaling grounds around the world. The Milford Haven whaling ships were provisioned in Nantucket and New Bedford because it was cheaper. Although Milford Haven whaleships did hunt in the southern fishery, the transplanted Nantucketers profited considerably from their toehold in England. Folger traded foods like corn, wheat, rye, and barley. Rotch traded in American whale oil and Nantucket-made spermaceti candles. The Milford Haven whaling experience was short lived. The town created to turn Britain into a whaling powerhouse actually became an outpost for American mariners, particularly Nantucket whalers. By 1800 Milford Haven was better known to England as a Royal Navy dockyard than as a whaling center, and today it is Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth largest commercial port. By 1814 the whaling at Milford Haven was finished, in part due to financial setbacks in the industry and to the British governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preference for supporting English whaling, which was based in London.

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Moors was dense, low lying vegetation, not empty sheep-cropped grass. Now, in runway sized strips, the moors are “back” to the way they are supposed to be. The ticks have been burned away, the deer scared into the remaining hundreds of acres of thickets, and the poison ivy reduced to blackened scraps. To me, of course, this doesn’t look natural or real. Had I lived on island before World War II, I would feel differently. On the other hand, If I lived here back then, I would have bought a lot more land and a few dairy cows. If I knew then, what I knew now, I would be a lot richer, a little happier, and I would have remembered to bring my polarfleece. I am closing in on my fiftieth year and my AARP membership. An aged man, as the poet said, is a paltry thing; each year adds a few more “never agains” to the list. Every day you wake up with an appreciation for the things you don’t have anymore. Wisdom is a cheery way of saying regrets. I miss the people who used to sit downtown with me, I miss waking up with a roll and a step, and I miss the extra few yards on my drive (even if the ball now stays in bounds). After dinner on Saturday, a young couple half my age asked me to tell them three things they didn’t know about my life. At their age, those three things would be celebratory, at my age those things, a valedictory. My age and my gray hair weighed deep on me on Saturday when a Red Cup Nation Hockey Team hopped over the Almodobar’s fences at Five Corners. The men wore shorts, blue buttoned down shirts, backward’s baseball caps, and Dad’s golden graduation gift on their wrists. The women wore considerably less. The Hockey Team would want their sweaters or a polar fleece after the Chicken Box closed that night. Or perhaps they wouldn’t. My memory of my ignorant youth doesn’t include too many shivery nights. The old man who currently occupies the front part of my brain frowned and grumped at their trespass. Get off their grass. The young man, currently resting in the infirmary of the medulla, sized up the height of the fence and looked for the proper take off spot. Never again. First: I now know what it is like to look out your front window to see young people in places that they shouldn’t be, doing things that you rather they wouldn’t. Second: I have tripped over enough fences to know what it feels like to land face down. Red Cup Nation doesn’t know that. They also don’t know that this moment blows away and takes their friends with them. Fandango is the privilege of youth. When you are young, you don’t know any better. Carrying a thirty pack of Bud Light is something that you do, not something that you don’t. With years come wisdom; you know that you don’t want to be that guy with the whale shorts, pork pie hat, and two full hands with sixty electric blue cans of bad beer. Or, perhaps, the years just bring regret that you can’t do that anymore without feeling like a fool. On Friday night, two men my age stood on the bar at the Straight Wharf and led the Red Cuppers in song. I was embarrassed for them moments after I recognized that it would have been me on the bar, many, many years ago at Thirty Acres. When I was young, I figured that everything was the way it was supposed to be, and the way it would stay, whether it would be middle age or middle moors. With age has brought the sad wisdom that I can’t forget the lessons I want to and I can’t remember the things I should. Like wearing a sweater.

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phosphates affect fresh water life. No phosphorus is permitted unless need is indicated by a soil test. If soil tests show phosphorus is low in the soil, new plantings and moved plantings may receive phosphate. In a nutshell: keep excess phosphorus from lawns, gardens, and farms out of the ponds. We already have plenty of phosphorus in our sandy soil and excess is not used by the plant so it goes straight to the shallow groundwater. Organic fertilizer should also be used sparingly and should contain low phosphorus. Manure may contain a lot of phosphorus, so just because something is organic doesn’t mean you should go to town using it. Look at the shampoos and detergents you use and make sure they have no phosphorus. Effective lawn care can reduce the need for fertilizer. For instance: Let your grass grow longer, 2 ½ to 3 inches long. The plant is healthier and can take up fertilizer more effectively. grass stays greener during the heat of summer better. A 3-inch high lawn can take up and use nutrients up to ten times as effectively as a 2-inch lawn. Leave the clippings on the lawn. They equal a pound of fertilizer per 1,000 sq. ft. per year that you do not have to apply. Cut the grass more often. Never remove more than the top 1/3 of the length. Your lawn will be healthier. Using native plants is a simple way to reduce nutrient inputs to our soils. Site planning and landscape designs incorporating or preserving native plants, which do not require fertilizer, are encouraged. Here are a few native plants that work well on Nantucket: • Meadow grasses, including little bluestem and Pennsylvania sedge; • Shrubs, including bayberry, inkberry, winterberry, and blueberry; • Trees including red maple, tupelo, American holly, and oaks. Regulations are at nantucket-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/649 and the whole BMP can also be found at the Nantucket Town website. According to Lucinda Young, Chairperson of the Article 68 Work Group who wrote an eloquent and effective preface to the BMPs: “If everyone who applies fertilizers to turf or garden plants on Nantucket applies the information in this BMP to their practices, the threat of landscape-related fertilizers entering ground water, ponds, and our harbors should be significantly reduced.”

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HISTORICAL SITES - NANTUCKET TOWN ■ MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES

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3 Vestal Street Established in 1908. View an outdoor scale model of the solar system, learn how to operate a sundial, and observe some sunspots. Learn about modern astronomy in our permanent indoor exhibit. Seasonal daily tour at 2pm.

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1 Vestal Street Built in 1790, tour what is now a museum dedicated to astronomer Maria Mitchell and her family. See artifacts from their daily life in the 19th century. Open mid-June to Labor Day for guided tours, 10am-4pm.

13 Broad Street Follow Nantucket’s whaling history, see the skeleton of a whale, visit the restored 1847 spermaceti candle factory. On-going exhibits & films. 11am-4pm daily.

Corner of Milk & Vestal Streets A free activityfor kids, a cross between a classic natural history museum, a zoo, and a science center. It is a great place to learn about the plants, animals, and birds of Nantucket. Open mid-June to Labor Day.

16 Sunset Hill A National Historic Landmark, built in 1686 and fully restored in 1990. Opening May 23 for the season.

28 Washington Street The Aquarium displays local Nantucket species and is an excellent place to learn about the amazing sealife around the island. Displays are always changing and range from crabs and shellfish to fish and eels. Seasonal. Please visit www.mmo.org for more information

50 Prospect St A National Built in 1746, it’s the oldest functioning mill in the country. Daily 11am-4pm; tours every 1/2 hour.

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15R Vestal Street Built in 1806, it was the town’s house of correction until 1933. Opening May 23 for the season. 8 Howard Street Originally a livestock barn dating to the late 18th century, it was transformed into a summer home and art studio by Gertrude and Hanna Monaghan in the 1930’s. Opening May 23 for the season.

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8 Gardner Street Built in 1886 after the Great Fire, and restored in 2012, this is the last remaining 19th century fire house on the island. Artifacts from Nantucket’s firefighting history are on display. Opening May 23 for the season.

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4 Mill Street Built in 1805, the historic mansion now offers arts & crafts classes taught using traditional techniques.

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7 Fair Street Constructed by the Society of Friends as a school in 1838, the island’s last surviving Quaker Meeting House. Open during library hours.

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▲ OTHER HISTORICAL POINTS OF INTEREST 2 Easton Street First erected in 1746, America's second oldest lighthouse and at 26 feet tall, the shortest in New England. 62 Centre Street Originally built in 1725, dismantled and moved to its this site in 1765. The current tower was added in 1968. Climb the tower for a view of the town & harbor, seasonal. 1 India Street Books, periodicals, dvds and also a collection of art and artifacts on display from Nantucket’s history. Closed Sun & Mon.

Lower Main Street Once the warehouse of merchant William Rotch, look for the quarterboard naming his 3 Nantucket ships. In 1859, a group of former whaling captains bought it and gathered to play cribbage & tell tales of days at sea. 3 Federal Street Built in 1897. 2 Centre Street Built in 1831. 93, 95 & 97 Main Street Identical brick mansions built between 1836-38 by whaling merchant Joseph Starbuck for his sons. Now privately owned.

Upper Main Street Bears a list of the names of 69 men who died in the Civil War. 20 Fair Street Built in 1838. 29 York Street Built in 1827, the nation’s second oldest still standing building that was erected by free Africans for their own use. 11 Orange Street Built in 1809, houses the town clock and the 1810 Portuguese bell. 49 Union Street Historical and contemporary Nantucket Lightship Baskets

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Nantucket Dining Guide Bakeries Nantucket Bake Shop All the products you love at a new location Fresh pastries, baked goods, breads, NEW hot lunches

508-228-2797 17-1/2 Old South Road

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. www.nantucketbakeshop.com

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

Cisco Brewers

508-325-5929 Open Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm Beers brewed with the finest ingredients 5 Bartlett Farm Road

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. www.ciscobrewers.com

Clubs & Entertainment 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

Coffee Shops The Bean

508-228-6215 Open at 2 New Locations! 4 India Street and in the new Stop-n-Shop 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. www.nantucketcoffee.com

Light Food & Take-Out Annye’s Whole Foods Open daily Prepared meals to take home, wine, organic foods

Bartlett’s Farm

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

Open every day 8-6pm. Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

www.bartlettsfarm.com 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 beautiful cut flowers.

Bartlett’s on the Wharf

508-228-9403 21 Old South Wharf

Open daily 10am-6pm Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

www.bartlettsfarm.com Now you can find all the BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM products you need right in town on the Wharf! From fresh baked goods to fresh produce, with a great assortment of sandwiches and other foods-to-go. Eat fresh at Bartlett’s on the Wharf!

Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470 Breakfast Sundays from 8am-1pm; Lunch on Wed-Sat 11:30am-2pm; Dinner on Wed-Sun from 5:30 29 Centre Street Outdoor patio dining in season 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 Sunday breakfast, savory lunches, and fabulous dinners Wednesdays-Saturdays for Springtime. 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.

Downyflake

Brewers

Rose & Crown

May 28 - June 3, 2015

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

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

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

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, & catering or event planning.

Easy Street Cantina One Nibble & You’re Hooked! Full Breakfast served all day

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..-Thurs. from 7 am to 9 pm.; Fri.-Sat. 7 am to 10 pm.

Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant

508-228-2279 Early Season hours: Dinner from 5pm and Buck-a-Shuck from 3-6 4 Bathing Beach Rd. at Jetties Beach Restaurant, Bar, & Beach Shop... Open Daily, Live Music Nightly! Come to JETTIES BEACH BAR & RESTAURANT great food, summer cocktails, gorgeous sunsets, and for all the fun you want to have at the beach! Now to June 12, we’re serving dinner weekends from 5pm and Buck-a-Shuck from 3-6pm. Lunch, expanded hours, and live music all start in June! Our Beach Shop will also open in June, renting beach chairs & umbrellas and selling all you need for your day at the beach on Nantucket. And, there’s plenty of parking! Open through Labor Day. Call about holding your next event or private party at JETTIES. www.thejetties.com

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Mon-Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 4-8pm, closed Sun. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln 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

508-325-6265

Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-8pm. 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more. 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 the most 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 and 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 and see if you can resist a slice.

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. www.Black-EyedSusans.com

Sushi by Yoshi

Breeze Bar & Café 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 – to Atlantic Halibut - to a casual burger. Also serving lunch this spring on Fridays and Saturdays, and Sunday Brunch. Cocktail Bar Service also available. breezebarandcafe.com

508-228-1801

Daily 11:30am to 9pm. Call for extended weekend hours Sushi & classic Japanese dishes 2 East Chestnut Street 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

508-680-1522 Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm Dine in or take out 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 ackthaihouse.com room, or order ahead for takeout. Catering services are available.

Markets Annye’s Whole Foods

508-228-4554 14 Amelia Drive

Open daily - GROCERY DOUGH coupon in this issue Complete organic market & prepared meals

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! BRING IN THE GROCERY DOUGH COUPON from this paper. 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.

Restaurants Arno’s Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant

508-228-7001 Breakfast 9-2, Lunch 11-3 41 Main Street New England Breakfast & Seafood of the Highest Quality at Reasonable Prices Arno's Breakfast and Seafood Restaurant, family owned, is celebrating 56 years at 41 Main Street. The restaurant's huge front windows, with an original brick interior, makes for an inviting atmosphere. There is an equally attractive upstairs dining room also overlooking cobblestoned Main Street. Arno's serves a well patronized breakfast and lunch with seafood dinners starting Friday, June 19. Breakfast is served from 9 to 3 and lunch from 11 to 3. Dinners will offer best of the season seafood, including halibut, scallops, swordfish, and lobster. Arno's is also well known for its dining bar, open from 9am, 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 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

Black-Eyed Susan’s Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6-10pm Foreign & Domestic Cooking

508-325-0308 10 India Street

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

Breeze Bar & Café

508-228-4730

at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street Dine Indoors or Enjoy Our Outdoor Deck with Fire Pits

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

508-228-2551 23 Broad Street

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. www.brotherhoodofthieves.com

Centre Street Bistro 508-228-8470 Breakfast Sundays from 8am-1pm; Lunch on Wed-Sat 11:30am-2pm; Dinner on Wed-Sun from 5:30 29 Centre Street “Eat and happiness will follow!” The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm, is an island favorite! They serve bountiful Sunday breakfast, savory lunches, and fabulous dinners Wednesdays-Saturdays for Springtime. 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

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 and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series and the longtime island favorite, Hutch’s Diner. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Our dining room, kitchen, and bar have been newly renovated as perfect compliments to our extensive beer, wine, and cocktail lists. 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 casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds. www.CrosswindsNantucket.com

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

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

Dune Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner Nightly from 6pm 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

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Nantucket Dining Guide 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..-Thurs. from 7 am to 9 pm.; Fri.Sat. 7 am to 10 pm.

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

508-228-6135 56 Union Street

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

foood for here & there

508-228-4291 Open daily at 6:30am for breakfast, lunch, dinner, & snacks 149 Lower Orange St Pizza, Sandwiches, Salads, Burgers, Delivery!

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, Summer White, 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 with your order. www.fooods.com

NIXS Brew Pub Open Daily 11:30am-1am Great pub food, live bands, small batch brews

508-680-7342 15 So. Water Street

NIXS is an upscale independent brewpub located on 15 South Water street next to the Dreamland movie theatre. NIXS focuses on award-winning, independent, small batch brews, superior craft cocktails and upscale gourmet pub fare. Come try our 14 beers on tap, our famous Moscow mule, or the best lobster roll around. Join the Mug Club for a personal 20 ounce NIXS mug and half-price apps on Tuesdays & Sundays. Live bands every week. www.NixsNantucket.com

The Proprietors bar & table

508-228-7477 9 India St

Dinner Thursday-Tuesday; Sunday Brunch 11 to 2 An adventurous menu of sharable plates & dishes www.proprietorsnantucket.com

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. For spring, dinner is served Thursday through Tuesday from 5:30pm and Sunday Brunch is served from 11am to 2 pm. The Proprietors bar opens nightly at 5pm.

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

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

The Ships Inn

508-228-0040 Dinner Wed-Sun from 5:30pm; Dory Bar open 5 ‘til close 13 Fair Street www.shipsinnnantucket.com American Brasserie

The diverse menu features a variety of seasonal specials and Ships Inn favorites. The food is presented with understated elegance and fresh, bold flavors that will make your visit a memorable one. Stop in for a drink at our Dory Bar and check out our menu. Surely

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you’ll want to stay for dinner. Reservations are recommended but not necessary, walkins are welcomed. Dinner is served Wed.-Sun. from 5:30 pm; Dory Bar opens at 5 pm.

Siam to Go 508-228-SIAM (7426) Mon-Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 4-8pm, closed Sun. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln 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

508-325-6265

Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-8pm. 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more.

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 the most 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 and 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 and see if you can resist a slice.

Sushi by Yoshi

508-228-1801

Thai House Nantucket 508-680-1522 Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm Dine in or take out 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

Seafood Souza’s Seafood

508-228-9140 Open 9am-6pm with a full selection of seafood 23 Trotter’s Lane 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 for a picnic at home, on the beach, or on the boat. Remember to order a travel pack of lobsters and bay scallops to take off-island with you.

Wine & Spirits Epernay Wine & Spirits Open daily 12 to 7 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 | www.epernayfinewine.com | 508.228.2755| fb: EpernayWineAndSpiritsNantucket | twitter: EpernayWines | instagram: epernay_wineandspirits www.epernayfinewine.com

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MONDAY, JUNE 1 8:30 AM - Nantucket’s Historic Mansions & USA’s Oldest Windmill A brisk, 2 mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary by 3x runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl. $15. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, in front of bank 5 min early. 508-332-0953 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour—discover wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House. Also at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 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 & 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 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 12:15 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. continued on page 38

The Artie Shaw Orchestra Swing and sway to enduring Big Band era and popular music with the decades-long popular band featuring clarinetist Matt Koza.

Sunday, May 31 • 4PM Dreamland Theater General admission $40 • www.nantucketdreamland.org/tickets-showtimes Generous support provided by:

Froelich Foundation To benefit Downtown Celebrity Concerts on Nantucket

Dreamland box office or NantucketDreamland.org

For more about Nantucket Arts Council: NantucketArtsCouncil.org

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Featured Restaurant: Sushi by Yoshi

Always Something New at Sushi by Yoshi

Lemon Grass Gyoza

For decades, the tiny eatery tucked away on a short side street in the heart of downtown has served award-winning sushi by Tokyo-born chef Yoshi Mabuchi. In a location too hidden to stumble upon, Sushi by Yoshi became a destination—for some, a meal by Yoshi was the only reason to venture into town. For many young Nantucket residents, their first bites of sushi were prepared by Yoshi; he introduced an entire generation of island kids to Japanese food. When fire swept through Sushi by Yoshi in November of 2013, there was a huge outpouring of sadness and good wishes for this beloved island restaurant and for owners Yoshi and Donald Noyes. No one had been injured in the electrical fire, but the restaurant was gutted. Throughout that winter and the following spring, the restaurant remained boarded up, and residents were unsure of when (or if) it would reopen. Slowly the plywood nailed over the entrance door filled with graffiti: “You make miso happy!” “Must have sushi now!!” “You're our roll model.” “We love you Yoshi, please return.” As the weather grew warmer, activity on East Chestnut Street made it clear that Sushi by Yoshi would return. By August, the restaurant was open for business with Chef Terry Noyes taking the place of his Uncle Don and Yoshi working his usual long hours: tending the garden where he grows Japanese vegetables he uses, mixing spices, crimping dumplings, and creating new recipes. “Yoshi is a bundle of energy,” Terry commented. “He’s up every morning by 5 am, and by 10 am we have a new invention,” added Colin, our enthusiastic server. Sushi is the jewel in the crown at Yoshi’s, but the menu also offers Japanese dishes (both hot and cold) from spring rolls and miso soup to curry, tempura, rice, and noodle dishes. There’s always something new on the Daily Specials board that often features seafood fresh from the docks (we’ll never forget the sweet & savory bay scallop rolls offered a few seasons back). Yoshi’s is BYOB, but they are happy to chill your wine or heat your saki.

The new interior is bright and airy, with high ceilings and a relaxed, open feel. The small sushi bar was sacrificed for additional table seating in the renovation—good thing, because it's first-come, firstserved, no reservations. The menu at Sushi by Yoshi is familiar to patrons and includes island favorites like their Nippon Soba beautiful Rainbow Roll, simple Negi Hamachi, and summery Aloha Roll, plus a few named after loyal long-time customers (yes, Mitchell, we’re talking about you!). The Nigiri is beautifully draped and the Sashimi fresh and shimmering. New items are frequently added, usually successful specials such as the Tempura Sweet Potato Roll and Nantucket Ocean Roll. New for this season is a 3-course Lunch Special. For just $15, you may order miso soup or salad then add gyoza or spring roll or shrimp shumai and finish with a California Roll or a Dynamite Roll or a Nantucket Tuna Roll. Take out or eat in, it’s the best deal in town! We would have happy just feasting Tokyo Ramen our Sushi by

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Chicken Teriyaki

Yoshi favorites during our dinner last week, but every evening there’s a tempting new dish to try. We often begin a meal here with one order each of Spring Rolls, Shumai, Crab Rangoons, and Spicy Edamame to share. But on this evening we started with Yoshi’s new Lemon Grass Gyoza. Each plump dumpling was stuffed with a finely minced filling of lemon grass, chives, cabbage, and pork The light and flavorful filling was delicious in the crunchy fried wrapper. Terry and Yoshi traveled to Tokyo this winter, a journey filled with family, memories, and more than a little food research. One of the results of that trip is Tokyo Ramen. There are thousands of ramen restaurants just in the city of Tokyo alone. Whether you are of the opinion that ramen is all about the broth or all about the noodles, this soup is hearty and delicious. We ordered the vegetable version (shrimp or chicken were the other choices), the miso broth filled with noodles and topped with mushrooms, carrot, cabbage, broccoli, and scallion. We were instructed to slurp quickly, as they eat ramen in Japan to not let the noodles become mushy. No worries, Colin, there was no way this tasty soup was going to last more than five minutes at our table. If you prefer more noodles than broth, it’s the Nippon Soba you want to order: a tangle of buckwheat noodles in soy flavored broth with vegetables, fish, or chicken. And the chilled Hiyashi Soba tossed in sesame dressing with shrimp and crabstick is perfect for a summer picnic. In addition to the noodle entrees, there are several other cooked dishes, featuring chicken, salmon, and shrimp for your friends who shy away from eating raw fish. Far more than just afterthoughts to appease the uninitiated, these entrees are quite good. We were very happy with the Chicken Teriyaki and found the emphasis is on the moist bite-size chunks of chicken anointed with what we would call a teriyaki “glaze” rather than a puddle of sauce. The Chicken Curry is also satifying—a generous portion of tender, moist chicken breast with a crunchy coating of panko with curry sauce that has more deep flavor than fire. Be sure to introduce those timid friends to the sushi at Yoshi’s—perhaps you can talk them into a simple Vegetable Roll or a Tempura Shrimp Roll, or, even better, a colorful and crisp Caterpillar Roll with asparagus, cucumber, carrot, and marinated kanpyo (a type of gourd) inside and creamy layers

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of very thinly sliced avocado overtop. Either one of these sushi rolls could start them on a journey of discovery. Yoshi’s sushi has long been ranked among the best. For more than 30 years he has been perfecting his technique, starting with Yoshi and Don’s award-winning restaurant Hatsune (named for Yoshi’s mother) that they opened and operated for a dozen years in Connecticut before settling on Nantucket. Yoshi’s sushi chefs are expert. According to Terry, “all the really good sushi chefs on Nantucket have come through here.” At Yoshi’s the sticky sushi rice has just right tinge of vinegar, the fish is cut with precision to maximize flavor and texture, and the rolls are shaped (not mashed) with a firm but light touch. The star of our recent meal was their special Double Dragon Roll. The chef shaped this special roll with glistening fresh tuna and salmon on the inside nestled next to a chunk of fresh avocado, and tuna and salmon draped overtop. A dusting of panko, thin rings of jalapeno, and tiny globes of bright tobiko add more color, flavor, and texture. This roll is not always on the menu, so when it is, don’t hesitate to order it! For now the downtown location of Sushi by Yoshi is the only place you can buy Yoshi’s sushi, but come July their superb sushi will be available fresh daily in Sconset at the Sconset Market and in Madaket at Mille’s Market. Sushi by Yoshi 508-228-1801 2 East Chestnut Street, (around the corner from the Information Center) Lunch Daily: 11 am - 2:30 pm Dinner Daily: 4 - 9:30 pm Expanded hours in-season BYOB • First-Come, First-Served. Party Platters and Catering Available Major credit cards accepted Indoor Dining & Full Menu offered as Take-out sushibyyoshi.com

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Advertiser Directory Adventure / Eco-Tours Dining’s a Breeze on Nantucket… Enjoy Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch & Cocktails. Complimentary Kids’ Deck, Fri. & Sat. Evenings Dine Indoors or Outside on the Patio N

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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

Apparel & Accessories Blue Beetle Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, & Gifts

508-228-3227 Open Daily at 12 Main Street

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. Our specialty gift items include Nantucket ornaments, picture frames, photo albums, signs and cufflinks. Don’t forget that we can monogram tote bags, jewelry, iPhone/iPad covers and outdoor entertaining items. Shop year-round in store or visit us online. www.BlueBeetleNantucket.com

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Island Cashmere Cashmere, accessories, shoes

508-228-7611 Open Daily at 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.

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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.

Letarte Open daily Swimwear & Clothing for Island Living

508.228.7946 (SWIM) 5 South Water St (behind Pollacks)

Maui-inspired swim and cover-up label, LETARTE, is island-hopping from Hawaii’s beaches to the New England seacoast and has opened a new Nantucket store. Located at 5 South Water Street (across from The Nautilus on Cambridge St), the Letarte Boutique will be open daily from 8am to 8pm during peak season and will feature their collection of swimwear, caftans and cover-ups along with Maui-designer jewelry, towels, and signature lotion and oil. www.letarteswimwear.com

Milly and Grace

508-901-5051 2 Washington Street

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

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

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Mon-Thurs. 10-5:30, Fri-Sun 10-6 Classic & Updated Clothing

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 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. www.nantucketreds.com

Nobby Shop Open daily year-round Sportswear for all ages

508-228-1030 17 Main Street Box 538, Nantucket, MA 02554

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

Serenella Nantucket

508-228-3400 Monday-Sunday 10 to 6, Closed Tuesday 9B South Beach Street The latest Ready-To-Wear and Accessories from the best in American & www.serenella-boston.com European fashion Since its inception in 1980, Serenella has been on a mission to bring the best in women’s luxury fashion to Boston and Nantucket. Listed as one of Elle Magazine’s Top 50 Boutiques in the World, Serenella offers a carefully edited selection of elegant Parisian apparel, fine Italian raiment and luxurious American sportswear. Featuring Acne Studios, Bottega Veneta, Cedric Charlier, Calvin Klein, Delfina Delettrez, Dezso by Sara Beltrán, Giambattista Valli, Jupe by Jackie, K. Jacques, Lisa Marie Fernandez, Lucien Pellat-Finet, Marco De Vincenzo, Massimo Alba, Michael Kors, Normal Kamali, Orlebar Brown, Stella McCartney X Adidas, Roberto Cavalli, and more.

Art Reproduction, Posters, & 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

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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

508-228-0294 Open daily at 19 Washington St.

Check the Calendar for openings

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 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 winter 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 www.gshill.com are only a few of treasures you will find.

Nantucket Carving & Folk Art Open Year-Round Folk Art, antiques, prints, nautical art, ship models

508-325-7463 167 Orange Street

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. www.nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com

Samuel Owen Gallery

508-680-1445 46 Centre Street

Nantucket’s newest art gallery Gallery of contemporary art

samuelowengallery.com 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.

Bike Rentals 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 8:30 am to 5:30 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 8:30 am to 6:30 pm and accept all major credit cards. www.nantucketbikeshop.com

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

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

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

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Advertiser Directory 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. www.youngsbicycleshop.com

Books & Publications On This Day in Nantucket History

by Amy Jenness available at Mitchell’s Book Corner and 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

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

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

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Bookstores Mitchell’s Book Corner

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

Open daily. Ask about autographed books. BOOK BUCK COUPON in this paper

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

Buses NRTA

508-228-7025 Bus routes thru town & out of town See display ad for times and routes Bus stops at Broad St. & at 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. Season passes may be purchased at the NRTA office at 3 East Chestnut Street M-F, 8-4. www.nrtawave.com

Car Rentals Affordable Rentals Cars, 4x4s, vans, convertibles, mopeds

508-228-3501 Open daily at 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

Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car Open Daily Free renter pickup at all boats, hotels, and inns

508-228-9989 at Nantucket Memorial Airport

We are Nantucket Island’s premier auto rental agency, specializing in Jeeps and sport utility vehicles, as well as sedans and minivans. ALL NEW 2014 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 specials. All major credit cards accepted. www.nantucketislandrentacar.com

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Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental

508-228-1227 Nantucket Memorial Airport

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

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

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

Open daily Bicycle, Car, & Jeep Rentals; Bicycle Sales & Service

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 508-228-5074 Albacore Voted Nantucket’s Best Charter Boat Private Charters only Catch blues, bass, shark, tuna, whale watching Slip 1010, Straight Wharf 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. MasterCard and Visa accepted. www.albacorecharters.com

Herbert T. Day: 508-228-6655 Daily: 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Call for Reservations www.fishnantucket.net Trolling “Catch those blues and Bass!” Slip 14, Straight Wharf Make sure you don’t miss the fishing while you’re here on Nantucket! The HERBERT T sport fishing boat will take you to where the blues are biting. Captain Fred Tonkin is an experienced fisherman and will provide you with all the equipment for up to six people to fish at one time. He takes four 2-1/2-hour trips a day: 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm, and the fishing starts just 15 minutes from the dock. The HERBERT T is fully licensed and insured and is fully equipped electronically. While you’re on Nantucket, do as the islanders do - catch some blues! Private charters are also available. $95/person.

Charters - Sailing & Boating Endeavor

508-228-5585 Slip 15, Straight Wharf

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

“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

Children’s Apparel smiling button Play dresses for little girls

Open daily at 15 Old South Wharf

Smiling Button is a new collection of play dresses for little girls. Our 100% cotton clothing is made in the USA and is simply meant for kids to be kids, Whether digging in the dirt or hosting a tiny tea party, our classic styles and happy prints go from playtime to dinnertime. smilingbutton.com

Children’s Camp ACKventure Sports & Day Camps A variety of camps for ages 3-1/2 to 18 Building Strong Kids & Great Memories

508-228-7285 x5 Nantucket Community School

www.NantucketCommunitySchool.org The Nantucket Community School offers a multitude of sports & day camps throughout the course of the summer. There are options for everyone spanning ages 3-1/2 to 18. Football, lacrosse, basketball, baseball, field hockey, multi-sport, night clinics, dance, gymnastics and much more! Which ACKventure awaits your child this summer? Go to www.nantucketcommunityschool.org to register or find out further information.

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Contact: Blair Jannelle, Sports Camp Supervisor, jannelleb@nps.k12.ma.us — 508-2287285 x 1576 or Casey Morrow, ACKventure Day Camp Supervisor, morrowc@nps.k12.ma.us — 508-228-7285 x1361.

Classes & Workshops Artists Association of Nantucket

508-228-0294 Open daily at 24 Amelia Drive

Classes & Workshops for all ages

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

Coaching/Consulting Marsha Egan Coaching

508-332-1505 Life and success skills coaching, workplace productivity consulting, and leadership development workshops www.marshaegan.com Join us upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner for a comfy and energizing discussion moderated by certified professional coach, Marsha Egan, CSP, PCC. Discussions take place every other Thursday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 am. See calendar of events in this publication for details on each discussion. More information: www.CoachingatTheCorner.com. $15 at the door. www.marshaegan.com

Confections Aunt Leah’s Fudge

508-228-1017 The Courtyard on Straight Wharf

Free sample available: just ask!

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 - BRING IN THE AD IN THIS PAPER FOR 10% OFF Candy, gift baskets, party favors, dessert trays 48 Centre Street 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. www.nantucketcandy.com

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.

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping The UPS Store Open Monday - Saturday

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

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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

508-228-1017 Courtyard on Straight Wharf

Free sample available: just ask!

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 Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981

508-228-5814 Zero India Street

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, and the limited edition “Nantucket Seashells” tin. Elegantly gift-boxed, Cranberry Creations™ chocolates also make perfect wedding and 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—come 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 STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket, and NantucketChocolate.com. Open year-round. Complimentary tastings. 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

Gifts Hill’s of Nantucket Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

508-228-1353 Open daily 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

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop 508-228-5470 Open Daily at 33 Straight Wharf www.nantucketboatbasinshop.com 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.

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.

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Advertiser Directory 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

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

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

Home Decor & Accessories Milly and Grace Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts

508-901-5051 Open daily at 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 adorable accessories, haute home décor or gorgeous gifts, MILLY & GRACE is the place! www.millyandgrace.com

Internet Nantucket.net

508-228-6777

Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

www.nantucket.net

Jewelry Akimbo Beads & Things

508-901-5032 119B Pleasant Street

Mon.,Tues, Thurs-Sat 10am to 5:30pm Nantucket’s New Bead Shop & Classes

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!

Blue Beetle

508-228-3227 Open daily at 12 Main Street

Jewelry & Gifts

G. S. Hill Gallery Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company

508-228-1353 Open daily at 40 Straight Wharf

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

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

508-228-0229 Open daily at 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

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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

Johnstons of Elgin

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

Cashmere Knitwear & Accessories Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry

Nantucket Pearl Company Open daily. American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf

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

Pageo Nantucket’s award-winning & most sophisticated jewelers

508-228-6899 Daily at 46 Main St

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

Museums & Sites Nantucket Historical Association Your portal to Nantucket history

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM . In this top-quality exhibition venue, visitors can see a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a restored 1847 candle factory, exquisite collections of scrimshaw, artwork, artifacts from centuries of Nantucket life, and a fully accessible rooftop observation deck with an unmatched panoramic view and cozy seating. Discover treasures from Nantucket’s cellars and attics in the newly redesigned, artifact-rich Hadwen & Barney Oil & Candle Factory. Don’t miss the new gateway film “Nantucket”, directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns. Showcasing the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history, this 51-minute film is a feast for the eyes, offering a transformative experience for islanders and visitors alike. All this and more can be found at the Nantucket Whaling Museum. See the Historic Sites page in this publication for a complete listing of NHA sites. www.nha.org

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 A special downtown pet boutique

508-228-5477 Open daily at Straight Wharf

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. www.coldnoses.net

Geronimo’s 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

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specialize in dog, cat, bird, and small animal food and supplies with a wide variety of feeders and seed for wild birds. We also have unique gifts for your favorite pet person.

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.

Photography

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Share the Love Wedding Photo Contest

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

Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

508-228-7611 Open daily at 32 Centre Street

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

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Mon-Thurs. 10-5:30, Fri-Sun 10-6 Classic & Updated Clothing

ViVi G Shoes

508-228-0411 25 Centre Street

Chic Shoes, Haute Handbags, and Accessories

Sherri and Jennifer Guggenheim needed to expand their shoe closets... And through expansion, the area’s go to mecca for the ultimate in shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories, blossomed. VIVI G SHOES constantly strives to deliver hard-to-find, unique, fashion forward merchandise in all price ranges. From comfortable run-around shoes to couture heels, day bags to evening clutches, fun costume jewelry to premier designer pieces, boots to flip flops...they have it all! www.vivigshoes.com

Special Events The Artie Shaw Orchestra Sunday, May 31 at 4 pm

508-332-4822 $40 in The Dreamland, 17 South Water Street

Swing and sway to enduring Big Band Era and popular music with the decades-long popular Artie Shaw Orchestra, featuring clarinetist Matt Koza. This special concert is brought to Nantucket by the Nantucket Arts Council. The band will play in The Dreamland Theatre, 17 So. Water Street. Tickets at nantucketdreamland.org/ticketsshowtimes NantucketDreamland.org

Nantucket Dental Society

201-406-5783

9th Annual Seminar: June 11 to 13, 2015 Dr. Mark Duncan writes on a variety of dental topics and lectures internationally on advanced dental topics including occlusion, esthetics, advanced technology, communication, and myofacial pain. At the NANTUCKET DENTAL SOCIETY 9th Annual Seminar, Dr. Duncan will speak on “The Link between Headaches & Sleep/Airway & TMD.” nantucketdental.com

Sunglasses Summer Shades The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

508-228-6799 at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

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 Sunset Tours and www.thetrustees.org/ccwr Private Tours.

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Shoes & Handbags Island Cashmere

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

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Prada, Oliver Peoples, Maui Jims, Oakley, Salt, Rayban, Tom Ford, Smith, Michael Kors, Burberry, Costa, Persol, and many others. Summer

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

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, and leg room! She’ll pick you up at approximately 10 am, 1 pm, and 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 are available. Call for reservations.

Tours - Walking Nantucket Walking Tours

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.

Transportation Boat Hy-Line Cruises Travel daily; see schedule for times Reliable Fast Ferry service between Nantucket and Hyannis

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

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! PLEASE SEE OUR SCHEDULE PRINTED HERE IN YESTERDAY’S ISLAND FOR CURRENT DEPARTURES. www.hy-linecruises.com

Steamship Authority

508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf

Reservations: Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

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 The Trinity Collection Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

508-228-7557 Open daily at 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 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. www.nantucketweddings.com

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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. Learn about the vital role whaling played in the economy & society of 19th C Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4:30 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 PM - Nantucket Spring Restaurant Week Participating Nantucket restaurants will serve special menus with special pricing; continues through June 7, 2015 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your family and friends, grab your favorite beverage and come witness one of the best Sunsets in the world. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Daily trip time may change with the setting sun) 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $55 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Sts, in front of bank 5 minutes early. 508-332-0953

TUESDAY, JUNE 2 8:30 AM - Nantucket’s Historic Mansions & USA’s Oldest Windmill A brisk, 2 mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary by 3x runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl. $15. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, in front of bank 5 min early. 508-332-0953 9 AM - Free Greenhouse Tour A walking tour of the greenhouses at Bartlett’s Farm. You’ll visit the impressive house where tomatoes are grown, marvel in the simple beauty of the organic salad greens and savor the smells in our herb greenhouses. Meet in front of the market, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour—discover wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House. Also at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 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 & 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 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 to 12:15 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. 12 to 1:30 PM - Booksigning with Pamela McKinstry Meet the author of the famous Sconset Café Cookbook, a classic finally being reprinted, at Mitchell’s Book Corner, Main Street. 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

May 28 - June 3, 2015

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. Learn about the vital role whaling played in the economy & society of 19th C Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St 4 PM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Hear the hidden history of Nantucket they dare not tell you on any other tour, 2/3 mi, 80 min stroll for ages 13+. $20 & $15 for 65+ & Teens. Cash Only. Meet on the corner of Main & Centre sts, in front of the bank 5 minutes early. 508-332-0953 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 5 PM - Nantucket Spring Restaurant Week Participating Nantucket restaurants will serve special menus with special pricing; continues through June 7, 2015 5 to 6 PM - Free History Class: Media, Politics & Popular Culture Dr. Kathryn Brownell, American history professor at Purdue University, offers this course. Exploring moments of media, politics & popular culture. Held at The Atheneum Learning Lab. 1 India Street. 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your family and friends, grab your favorite beverage and come witness one of the best Sunsets in the world. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Daily trip time may change with the setting sun) 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $55 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Sts, in front of bank 5 minutes early. 508-332-0953

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 8:30 AM - Nantucket’s Historic Mansions & USA’s Oldest Windmill A brisk, 2 mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary by 3x runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl. $15. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, in front of bank 5 min early. 508-332-0953 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour—discover wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House. Also at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 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 & 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 11 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by this magical island on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash only. Meet at the corner of Federal & India sts by the Atheneum fence. Arrive 5 minutes early. 508-332-0953 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 to 12:15 PM - Downtown Walking Tour continued on page 39

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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. 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. Learn about the vital role whaling played in the economy & society of 19th C Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4:30 PM - Coq Au Vin Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 PM - Nantucket Spring Restaurant Week Participating Nantucket restaurants will serve special menus with special pricing; continues through June 7, 2015 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your family and friends, grab your favorite beverage and come witness one of the best Sunsets in the world. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Daily trip time may change with the setting sun) 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Knitting and Crocheting Workshop Make 8” squares for the Knit-a Square project for the AIDS orphans of S. Africa. Or bring your own project, and we will help each other. Beginners welcome. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $55 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Sts, in front of bank 5 minutes early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Andre DJ Andre at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street

THURSDAY, JUNE 4 8:30 AM - Nantucket’s Historic Mansions & USA’s Oldest Windmill A brisk, 2 mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary by 3x runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl. $15. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, in front of bank 5 min early. 508-332-0953 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour—discover wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House. Also at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 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 & 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Taco Bar + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM to 12:15 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 - Free Greenhouse Tour After lunch join a walking tour of our greenhouses. You’ll visit the impressive house where tomatoes are grown, marvel in the simple beauty of the organic salad greens and savor the smells in the herb greenhouses. Meet in front of the market, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket

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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. Learn about the vital role whaling played in the economy & society of 19th C Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St 2:30 to 3:50 PM - Public Skating $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Call for additional skating sessions. Backus Lane. nantucketice.org 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 PM - Nantucket Spring Restaurant Week Participating Nantucket restaurants will serve special menus with special pricing; continues through June 7, 2015 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your family and friends, grab your favorite beverage and come witness one of the best Sunsets in the world. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Daily trip time may change with the setting sun) 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $55 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Sts, in front of bank 5 minutes early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

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