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Volume: 53 Number: 17 • Est. 1970 • Island Maps • Shopping & Recreation • YesterdaysIsland.com
In this issue...
photo by Steve Tornovish
The First Rule of “Fish Club”… see page 4
Cover photo by Sarah Morneau
photo by Sarah T. Bois
Fighting the Southern Pine Beetle… see page 8
photo by Suzanne Daub
Freezin’ for a Reason… see page 9
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The First Rule of “Fish Club” by Steve “Tuna” Tornovish
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The cross-examination was withering: question after question, each one seemingly a tripwire cleverly placed to snare my plodding steps. The lawyer pressed me relentlessly, stepping up his attack by the slightest degree, sensing that I was a moment away from falling apart. And he was right—my confidence was waning, and I was floundering. I couldn’t play his game any longer. I reverted to what I did best, what had gotten me this far, what has always been the key to my survival I counterpunched. “Look, Gregg, it’s like this. I’ll pick the four of you up. I’ll take you to the coolest little bakery on the island and you can grab some breakfast stuff if you want. Then we’ll drive out to Great Point and we’ll see if we can’t catch some fish. I do this all the time. It’s just that easy!” Somehow it worked. The lawyer relented, and we had a plan. Phew! I was doing my best to help winterize and drain a house when Gregg Miller had called me. He wanted to book a late-season beach fishing trip for himself and his three friends. Gregg, a retired lawyer from Philadelphia, explained to me that the four were college buddies “members of a senior society” who had graduated from Yale University together in 1966. One of them had a home here on the island and they were getting the band back together for a week. Sure sounded like a great trip to me! Gregg told me that he and his wife, Mary, had spent their honeymoon on Nantucket in 1985. He was excited to return to the island and really wanted to get out to Great Point again. Gregg explained that his buddies were only semi-enthusiastic about the fishing trip. I assured Gregg that all would have fun. I also suspected that it might be challenging. The math showed that someone who graduated college in 1966 would be 78 or so years old now. How much fishing would these guys be up for? Well, regardless, I’d just have to do my best and be continued on page 22
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TWN Brings Beloved Books to the Stage by Suzanne Daub
Every November and December, Theatre Workshop of Nantucket brings warm feelings of joy and happiness to audiences during their annual holiday production. This month, the TWN curtain goes up on the first-ever adaptation for stage of Elin Hilderbrand Christmas novels. TWN’s Producing Artistic Director Justin Cerne put his prodigious talent to work in creating a 90-minute stage production based on Hilderbrand’s Winter Street series, published from 2014 to 2017. “I’m drawn to family stories and to anti-heroes who are Justin Cerne, photo courtesy TWN flawed but you root for…They are easier to identify with, which draws you in. [In Winter Street] Elin created a large loving family with ‘cracks’ running through it. I was immediately drawn to the story,” said Cerne. The seeds of his idea were planted on a Stroll Saturday four years ago: “Stroll Weekend of 2019, we had just finished Matilda… I was considering a future holiday show, and I walked past Mitchell’s Book Corner and saw the long line of fans waiting for Elin, who was signing her books. At the time, I was earning my MFA continued on page 23
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Events & Entertainment Events are updated daily at Nantucket.net
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16
The Dreamland, 17 S. Water St. Tickets $35. NantucketDreamland.org
1 to 3 PM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3 PM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. 4 to 6 PM - Nantucket Atheneum’s Teen Book Club This will begin the monthly groups with the theme of graphic novels. Teen Librarian Sierra Hurd will lead the group; members may make suggestions on book selections, “rules,” & snacks. To join email shurd@nantucketatheneum.org 5 PM - Free Comedy Show by Island Kids Join Kevin Flynn & the Stand Up & Learn kids to see how these budding comedians unleash their wit, charm and a whole lot of giggles! The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-332-4822 NantucketDreamland.org 5 to 7 PM - NCMC Rock Band After school program for kids to get a feel for being in a band & get their jam on! Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St. Register at NantucketMusic.org 5:30 to 7 PM - Unwind Under the Whale An engaging & relaxing evening where you can tap into your historical knowledge, & connect with others who share your passion for Nantucket’s rich history. Explore the art of decorative tableware and its role in Nantucket’s history & create a mug to take home. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $30; register at nha.org. 6:30 to 7:30 PM - Free “Look Up” at Loines Join MMA’s astronomers for a tour of Nantucket’s night sky: moon, planets, stars, nebulae, & distant galaxies. Registration is required at mariamitchell.org 7 PM - Pro Comedy Show Join Kevin Flynn, Maya Manion, & Pau Nardizzi for an evening of fun for ages 18+.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17
8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, with groves & small forests. Reserve a spot at WalkNantucket.com 10 to 11 AM - NCMC Music & Movement for up to Age 5 Songs, rhymes, a&nd stories in English and Spanish for kids and their caretakers. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St. NantucketMusic.org 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 1 PM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy soil. It’s a fascinating island ecosystem with much to teach. Reserve a spot at WalkNantucket.com 1 to 3 PM - Free Technology Class This workshop will show you how to make your photos ready to share using simple edit tools on your iPhone. Registration required at NantucketAtheneum.org 4 to 6 PM - Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Farm A cheese & wine lovefest put on by Bartlett’s Wine team: sample wine & cheese hand selected by the experts! Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 7 PM - Teen & Tween Game Night Play a selection of games in the Learning Lab, including Nintendo Switch like Just Dance and Mario Party, as well as classic board games. Games rotate & are firstcome, first-served. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. NantucketAtheneum.org 6 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. continued on page 10
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Around ten this evening, my boon companion rests his heavy head on my knee. He knows nothing of the Bruins or the British Baking Show; he only knows the call of the wild. If I don’t move for him and his needs, he puts one paw up on that leg. If I somehow have failed to hear his silent cry, both legs come up along with eighty pounds of golden retriever to fill my lap. So, we go outside. I do not leash him, nor do I put on his collar. Instead, I utter a silent wish for him to slip into the marsh (wetlands!!), leave some biohazard, and return to the warmth and the snack. I could promise him a special showing of Lady and the Tramp if he returns to the bright and the warm quickly. Alas, with the door open, the call of the wild thuds in his ears, reawakening the wolf that had been bred into submission. He lets loose a gigantic bark, jumps off of all four legs, and then, in a staccato spray of more barks, he pursues the bouncing bucks into the godless dark. Outside, in the dark, the ocean chewed. Miles from the beach, the crunching and biting sand hung in the immediate present, distinct and clear. Like my stupidity. I stood at the edge of the lawn, up against a split rail fence and called out his name. Blind from the Bruins and the chandelier, I can’t pick up his yellow fur. Even in daylight, I would not have found him amid the bushes and grasses of the marsh. Knowing him, I held up some cold cuts, called his name, and hoped the reward of something vaguely tasty would lead him back home. In the winter, the island sinks into the oceanic dark. The fair weather clouds dissipated in the sunset, leaving only the ancient stellar light. Orion, grown to monstrous size, looms over the eastern horizon, but only a threat to those who can label him. Otherwise, the forgotten stars click the sidereal hours passed. In that light, amid the distant roar of the waves, and before the dark of the swamp, you feel how small you are, even if you are holding cured Italian meats. Were I in the suburban yellow night, I could track my boon companion from motion sensor to motion sensor. I could hold up some salami to call him back to the civilization of dog beds, water bowls, and squeeky toys. In the island night, all I could do is hold my salami up and hope it would bring him back to the warm and the bright. On island, winter doesn’t so much as arrive, as is revealed. Summer grows and spreads like new skin. The grass glows, the buds pop, and the warm air breathes over us from Surfside and Cisco. In a moment, the boats arrive, the blankets spread, and the corn grows high. In the warm, glowing nights of summer, you can sink down into the season and let it buoy you up. Tomorrow will have waves, gentle breezes, and heavy tomatoes. And it will..until it won’t, and summer gets blown off the trees and drowned in the puddles. In the wind chill, the white lies and gentle misdirections fall away. In stick season, the leaves in the bower have blown into the marsh. The hedge no longer provides privacy. The beach grass has grown tan, the clouds sail overhead in a purple flotilla, and the wind cuts through the wool and polar fleece to your cold and puckered skin. The sun dies a well-photographed death in Madaket and everyone can see your housekeeping through the glowing windows. Out here, waiting for civilization to tickle my dog’s nose, I can watch The Golden Bachelor continued on page 25
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Fighting the SPB by Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois, PhD
Director of Reseach & Education at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation With our changing climate, one impact we are currently experiencing is our island is becoming hospitable to new and different species. Warmer winters, fewer cold snaps, and hotter, drier summers are welcoming a suite of new species. As some species expand their ranges into new territories, they may have little effect on the surrounding ecosystem. Other species have the potential to cause ecological and economic harm – a true invasive. The Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) is our newest Nantucket visitor wreaking havoc and causing harm to our native pitch pine stands. The Southern Pine Beetle (Dendroctonus frontalis) is a tiny, blackish-brown bark beetle approximately one-eighth of an inch long: smaller than a grain of rice! The beetles can disperse long distances in the air currents and prevailing winds. Once they infest a tree, they release pheromones which call in other beetles, quickly overwhelming the tree’s defenses. Trees attempt to “pitch out” the beetles by pushing them out with their sap or pitch. Stressed trees cannot mount an effective defense against the SPB and quickly succumb to the infestation within weeks. Southern Pine Beetles are native to the US, but they are typically found further south, their range originally as far north as New Jersey. With warming temperatures and available habitat—namely pitch pines (Pinus rigida)—the SPB have been moving northward. In recent decades, the beetles have been devastating pitch pine forests on Long Island, NY: SPB have caused extensive and rapid mortality of pitch pines and Japanese black pines (Pinus thunbergii) there since 2014. While pitch pines are the primary and preferred host tree, all pine trees are susceptible, including white pine and Japanese black pine. Outbreaks of Southern Pine Beetles can very quickly overwhelm the defenses of healthy trees and cause widespread damage to pine forests. The adult beetle enters the tree through crevices in the bark and then creates S-shaped tunnels in the cambium tissue, just beneath the bark. This disrupts the flow of nutrients, continued on page 11
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Freezin’ for a Reason For more than two decades, Nantucketers have started Thanksgiving Day early in the morning at Children’s Beach. Some come dressed for the weather with coats, scarves, hats, and gloves; some arrive in costume; but most are dressed for a plunge into the chilly November waters. The annual Cold Turkey Plunge is fun for the brave participants and for the spectators who are too chicken to run into the water, and it raises tens of thousands of dollars for the Nantucket Atheneum’s Weezie Library for Children. If you’d like to take the plunge, register in advance at NantucketAtheneum.org. There will be an opportunity to register at Children’s Beach Thanksgiving morning before the event. Anyone not on-island Thanksgiving Day but who’d like to participate in the fundraiser may plunge from afar, as long as it is done outside on Thanksgiving morning. Register for #PlungeDayYourWay at NantucketAtheneum.org Participants enter the water at 10 am; spectators should arrive early (park downtown and walk to the beach) to view and encourage the costumed participants and to offer thanks to the Atheneum’s many public programs and services by donating.
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6 PM - Nantucket Fiesta Festival Concert: Veronica Robles & her Mariachi Band! An evening of fun & dancing featuring Latino icon and mariachi band leader Veronica Robles and her all-female band, who will play the evening away in The Dreamland! Cash bar & lite bites will be available at this community concert celebrating the island’s Latino community and heritage. Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of Mariachi music! Tickets $5 at NantucketDreamland.org 6 to 8 PM - Parents’ Night out & Free Sing-a-Long for Ages 5+ Drop off your little ones for fun + pizza and then go out to dinner. Tonight we will sing along with Encanto. Sign up at nantucketmusic.org so we know your kids are joining us & we order enough pizza! 7 to 9 PM - LGBTQ+ Night An unstructured and inclusive peer-to-peer meeting circle for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ and would like to share life experiences and mutual support. Free Admission: Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at The Brotherhood The Brotherhood hosts live music every Friday & Saturday night. Stay a while after dinner or stop in for libations while you listen.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 8 AM - Coskata Pond & Woods with Nantucket Walkabout A 3-mile hike mostly over sand: exploring this area is a fascinating exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats - tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh. Book your walk at WalkNantucket.com 8 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. The Clean Team supplies everything needed. We just need you. Meet at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Mindful History: Meditation and Breathwork with Andrew Viselli Join Andrew Viselli for meditation and breathwork at the Greater Light, 8 Howard Street. $20 instructor Fee. Registration required at NHA.org 9:30 AM to 4 PM - STEM Grab & Go: Catapult Football Stop by the Weezie Library & pick up this a project (while supplies last) that can keep you busy while the turkey cooks on Thursday! All supplies + instructions included, plus a variety of projectiles—see which goes the farthest! Available in the
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Weezie Library, Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. NantucketAtheneum.org 9:45 to 10:15 AM - Nanpuppets at the Atheneum Join Lizza and her puppet friends for some fun in the garden. Bring a blanket to sit on. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM - Wreath Workshop at Bartlett’s Farm Create a custom wreath to decorate your home or give as a gift. Bartlett’s provides supplies & instruction. Decorate a 12″ wreath with scallops shells, pine cones, berries, glitter sprays, fancy baubles, & more. Staff will be on-hand to answer questions & advise. Class at 10 am, 12N, & 3 pm. Register at BartlettsFarm.com 10 to 11 AM - Read to a Buddy with R.E.A.D. Dogs for Ages 6-12 Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D) are certified therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. This is a fun, relaxed, nonjudgmental way to become more confident & enjoy reading. Registration required at NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 1 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com 5 to 7:30 PM - Festa Fiesta at the Whaling Museum Enjoy an afternoon of music and dance performances, cultural crafts, games, El Salvadoran food specialties, and more in the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Free & family-friendly. nha.org 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Film and Discussion on Mental Health Nantucket Family Resource Center will be hosting a family friendly film that touches on the power of emotions and how they shape and form us. A panel discussion & refreshments follow. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 6 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at The Brotherhood The Brotherhood hosts live music every Friday & Saturday night. Stay a while after dinner or stop in for libations while you listen.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 8 AM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book a walk at WalkNantucket.com continued on page 12
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Fighting the SPB from page 8
typically killing the tree in 4-6 weeks. Most trees resist the initial attacks by secreting resin that can "pitch out" some adults and slow the entry of others, but trees almost always die as their defenses are overwhelmed by thousands of attacking beetles. So far, on Long Island, more than 13,000 trees have been cut in order to slow the spread of SPB and protect surrounding trees. In all, more than 1,000 acres of pine stands on Long Island are infested. Nantucket’s climate and ecosystems are closely related to that of Long Island, leading conservation professionals on Nantucket to be watchful of the beetles. In 2018, the Nantucket Conservation Foundation (NCF) and other conservation landowners on island began actively monitoring for SPB. Beetles had been found in low numbers since 2018. But a few beetles don’t cause an infestation. Conservation professionals on-island have continued to educate themselves about SPB and learning about prevention. NCF staff, led by Wildlife Research Ecologist Danielle O’Dell, have been active in regional Southern Pine Beetle workshops and have developed partnerships with state and federal agencies and other conservation groups to prepare for potential outbreaks. Despite this preparation, the first infestation of SBP on Nantucket came as a surprise to many. It wasn’t so much that it happened, but we thought we’d have more time to prepare. The first infestation was found in early July of 2023 on NCF’s property located on the southwest part the island at the West Gate entrance to Ram Pasture. The small pitch pine stand is locally known as Marvin’s Woods and has been a favorite of local birding groups and others. After spotting several dead and dying trees and suspecting SPB, NCF contacted Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation staff, who visited the infected stand and confirmed SPB as the cause of tree mortality. After the initial shock, NCF staff began making a plan to mitigate the infestation and work towards preventing further spread. If left unchecked, SPB outbreaks expand: the beetles could spread to other pitch pine stands on conservation lands or adjacent private lands. Other nearby pine forests are also being monitored for signs of infestation. continued on page 13
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STROLL AT ST. PAUL’S Stroll Friday, December 1
Stroll Saturday, December 2
IT’S BEGINNING TO SOUND A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS CONCERT
THE CHRISTMAS MARKET
Holiday Classics and Favorite Carols featuring Vocal Soloists, Instrumentalists, & a Sing-A-Long! 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Doors open at 6:30 pm Tickets $25 per person Cash or CC at the door Followed by DESSERT, BUBBLY, & SHOPPING
(Exclusively for ticket holders) 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm at
The Christmas Market
9:30 am to 3:00 pm BOUTIQUE GIFTS HOT LUNCH SHOP Unique Gifts • Antiques Christmas Decorations Seasonal Decor • Holiday Bake Sale Silent Auction • Handcrafted Goods Fresh Greens & Wreaths LUNCH 11:30 am to 2:00 pm Sit down, warm up, and enjoy! Chowder • Quiche • Chili Vegetarian Soup Hot Dogs • Salad • Desserts
ST. PAUL’S CHURCH • 16 FAIR STREET (Just turn le at Murray’s & walk a few steps up Fair St.)
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8 to 10 AM - Sunday Fried Chicken Dinner from Company of the Cauldron Order a bucket of their famous fried chicken + sides before 10 am today from CompanyoftheCauldron.com for same day pickup to enjoy a feast at home. 10 AM - Wreath Workshop at Bartlett’s Farm Create a custom wreath to decorate your home or give as a gift. Bartlett’s provides supplies & instruction. Decorate a 12″ wreath with scallops shells, pine cones, berries, glitter sprays, fancy baubles, & more. Staff will be on-hand to answer questions & advise. Register at BartlettsFarm.com 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 1 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book your walk at WalkNantucket.com 4 PM - Tree of Remembrance Join PASCON for a brief ceremony in remembrance of those we are missing this holiday season. Corner of Broad & Centre street. Everyone welcome. 4 PM - Fiesta Festival Free Community Screening: In The Heights Free community screening as part of the Fiesta Festival! The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-332-4822 NantucketDreamland.org 5 to 6:30 PM - Free Concert featuring Chris Hanson Chris Hanson is a singer-songwriter native to the San Francisco Bay Area who has lived on Nantucket for the last 4 years. He & his band with Nigel Gross and Bobby Walder will perform original songs. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 5:30 to 6:30 PM - Beginners Ukulele Drop-In Free Learn how to tune and play basic chords. No instrument? No problem. NCMC has a few you can use. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Center Street.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20 8 AM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands withs pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet with a small walkway. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com 8 AM to 4 PM - Story Walk: Giving Thanks A traditional Iroquois celebration of the beauty & spirit of Mother Earth, as told by a contemporary Mohawk chief. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street. 9 AM to 7 PM - Order Thanksgiving Feast from Company of the Cauldron Enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner prepared by professional chefs! Order online before 12 noon Nov. 22 at CompanyoftheCauldron.com for pickup Thanksgiving day. Menu includes traditional dishes + sides, desserts, & wine. 10 to 10:30 AM - Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga Start the day playfully connecting to our bodies & our little ones. Move, stretch, and breathe together. Space limited to 1 caregiver per child. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Wreaths Auction & Exhibit The Festival of Wreaths is the NHA’s kickoff celebration of the holiday season! This community event features an array of beautifully crafted wreaths made by islanders. Visitors can bid on their favorite wreaths in a silent auction to benefit the NHA’s outreach efforts. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Personalize Your Cashmere at Serenella This holiday season celebrate love with a perfect occasion to offer your loved ones a gift with a personal touch at Serenella, 9 South Beach Street. Thru Dec. 3. 1 to 3 PM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Book at 508-4227466 or WalkNantucket.com 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Tarot Discoveries Join Suzanne Keating & other students of this illustrious art of esoteric interpretation, as we dive into the symbolism of various decks and play with it’s significance in our lives. Registration required at NantucketAtheneum.org
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 8 AM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor also has beautiful meadows. Get closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music in the Morning Join Lizza in the garden for fun songs and singing games. Bring a blanket to sit on. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org continued on page 14
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According to NCF, at this point, it appears that the outbreak is contained to the one small 13-acre pine stand of Marvin’s Woods. “Unfortunately, the original estimate of ~90 infested trees has increased to ~170 since detection. Suppression efforts are continuing, and the site will remain closed to the public until the work is completed,” according to the NCF website. Right around the time of Nantucket’s infestation, we learned about what Martha’s Vineyard was dealing with. Phillips Preserve, managed by Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation, was also battling an active infestation. In August it was reported that the infestation was expanding at a pace of 10 feet per day on MV. Since that time, our sister island is now experiencing SPB outbreaks in their state forest as well as Ripley’s Field Preserve, managed by the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank. The Nantucket SPB Working Group and individual landowners have been working with MV colleagues to share knowledge and, in some cases, resources. NCF is now in the active suppression phase at the infestation site. They worked with a contractor to write a suppression plan and forest management plan. Suppression efforts may include cutting of infested trees, understory thinning, and extensive monitoring of beetles. Total eradication of SPB isn’t likely because of its widespread approach throughout the Northeast. However, management can buy time and save more trees in the long-run. Management efforts for SBP include aerial and ground surveys, cutting of infested trees, and thinning of uninfested trees. Infested trees cut in the winter can reduce the population by killing the offspring that was dormant within the trees. Thinning tree stands is also beneficial by increasing the distance between trees, which can prevent beetles from communicating pheromones to nearby beetles that can kill the tree with enough numbers. As the largest landowners on the island, NCF and the Nantucket Land Bank (NLB) have some of the largest acreages of pitch pine habitat. They’re taking that ownership seriously, doing what they can to mitigate the infestation and using preventative measures to try to limit further beetle spread. “The Nantucket Land Bank's goal is to achieve more resilient forests on-island. Our forest management, slated to begin this winter, will include thinning overmature and overcrowded pitch pine stands to maximize sunlight and airflow within the forest, promoting healthier trees and more diverse understories. In turn, these pitch pines will be less susceptible to wildfire and better able to fend off attack by SPB and other pests.” The SPB issue can’t be completely solved and managed by Nantucket’s conservation professionals: much of the pitch pine habitat on-island is under private ownership. Some groups, like the Linda Loring Nature Foundation, have surveyed neighboring properties with pitch pine habitat where those forests border their own property boundaries. What can you do to help with this work? Know the signs of SPB infestation and report what you see. Signs of a southern pine beetle infestation include: • Sudden reddening or browning of all needles. • Pitch tubes or small ‘popcorn-shaped’ resin masses on the bark all the way up the tree. • S-shaped trails or tunnels in the tissue of the tree underneath the bark. nantucketconservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SPB-vs-BTB-082423.pdf The Nantucket Southern Pine Beetle Working Group put together an info sheet to share information. NCF and NLB have both been leading educational tours of the pitch pine habitat and the infested area. The Nantucket Southern Pine Beetle Working Group is encouraging the public to report any trees showing symptoms of southern pine beetle infestation immediately to spb@nantucketconservation.org — be sure to include GPS coordinates, specific directions, and a photo if possible. Looking to our Long Island neighbors, the future of our pitch pine forests can seem bleak. However, armed with the knowledge of their experiences, Nantucket’s focus on forest health management may be able to prevent significant forest loss. Be prepared this winter for forest management activities. Your favorite walking spot may be closed as these activities occur, but it is for the greater good of the property and the island forests. All of this management takes time and a lot of money. Conservation groups and landowners are under a time crunch to get this work done and they are operating in emergency mode, pausing other projects to focus resources on the SPB work. Fingers crossed for a cold winter: SPB can’t survive in frigid temperature, which is part of the reason their range hasn’t previously expanded this far north. Let’s hope for some solid cold snaps this winter!
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10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Wreaths Auction & Exhibit The Festival of Wreaths is the NHA’s kickoff celebration of the holiday season! This community event features an array of beautifully crafted wreaths made by islanders. Visitors can bid on their favorite wreaths in a silent auction to benefit the NHA’s outreach efforts. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 1 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. Book at 508-422-7466 or at WalkNantucket.com 5 to 7 PM - Festival of Wreaths Evening Celebration Gather in the Nantucket Whaling Museum to see the creative wreaths in this year’s festival as you sip and savor treats. Tickets at nha.org 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Atheneum Open Mic Night! First come/First serve: cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 7 PM - Winter Street by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Elin Hilderbrand's Winter Street tells the story of the Quinn Family on Nantucket. This new adaptation for the stage by Theatre Workshop’s Justin Cerne follows them through holiday magic, along with a couple of weddings, insider trading, deaths, births, pill-popping, ex-loves, new loves, old ex-loves. This is a story with lots and lots of love. Celebrate the season with The Quinns in the first-ever stage adaptation of Hilderbrand's work. Tickets at theatrenantucket.org 7 to 8 PM - Thanksgiving Edition Open Night: Stargazing at Loines Observatory Join astronomers for a Thanksgiving edition of Stargazing. Astronomers will lead a tour of Nantucket’s night sky through our 8-inch Alvan Clark refractor and our 24inch research telescope. Registration Required at MariaMitchell.org
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s weasternmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Book at 508-422-7466 or at WalkNantucket.com 9 to 11:45 AM - Order Thanksgiving Feast from Company of the Cauldron Enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner prepared by professional chefs! Order online before 12 noon today at CompanyoftheCauldron.com for pickup Thanksgiving day. Menu includes traditional dishes + sides, desserts, & wine. 9:30 to 10:30 AM - All Ages: Gobble Gooble Turkey Wood Art Craft class for kids at Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. $55: register at BarnabysNantucket.com 10 AM - Maestro Exercise Walk (a.k.a. “Historic Mansions”) Follow in the footsteps of Maestro (the island’s most dashing Doberman) on a 2-mi non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past beautiful historic homes and America’s oldest windmill. Cash only: $25 (20-64) ~$20 for 65+ ~ $15 for teens ~ $10 for ages 7-12. Meet 10 min early at the corner of Federal & India sts. by the Atheneum fence. No Reservations Necessary. 774-325-8972 10 to 11 AM - NCMC Celtic Flow Session Bring your instrument & play tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Nova Scotia, & beyond—have fun playing music together. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St. 508-228-3352. NantucketMusic.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Wreaths Auction & Exhibit The Festival of Wreaths is the NHA’s kickoff celebration of the holiday season! This community event features an array of beautifully crafted wreaths made by islanders. Visitors can bid on their favorite wreaths in a silent auction to benefit the NHA’s outreach efforts. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Personalize Your Cashmere at Serenella This holiday season celebrate love with a perfect occasion to offer your loved ones a gift with a personal touch at Serenella, 9 South Beach Street. Thru Dec. 3. 11 AM to 12 PM - Holiday Fairy Homes for Ages 5+ During this class, children will design and create a special home for the holidays incorporating miniature elements using mixed media, recycled, and raw materials. Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. $55: register at BarnabysNantucket.com 1 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike part of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com 1 PM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 3 pm continued on page 15
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Nantucket Plates For charcuterie, casseroles, pies, candy, and more! Find our booth at Stroll in the Stop & Shop parking lot or order online: nantucketmonogram.com
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3 to 4 PM - Free Library Legos for Kids in Grades 1-5 Join in for some creative construction: The Atheneum will supply the LEGOs. We’ll take a picture of you + your masterpiece. Limited space. NantucketAtheneum.org 3 to 4 PM - Holiday Wood Frames Class This special Barnaby’s class is a favorite! This workshop combines the love of collage x wood as children will use a variety of raw materials and mixed media to create their own Holiday Winter Scenes! (Ages 2+) Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. $55: register at BarnabysNantucket.com 4 to 6 PM - Turkey Bowling at the Rose & Crown Turkey bowling for kids at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 508-228-2595 6 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 6 to 7:30 PM - Teen & Tween Trivia Night Join us for an evening of trivia at the library: bring a friend or come alone & test your knowledge! Snacks provided. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Table Top Game Night One table devoted to a rotating selection of games + one table for Dungeons & Dragons (limited seating for D&D) Game Night is open to everyone age 13+ in the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 7 PM - Winter Street by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Elin Hilderbrand's Winter Street tells the story of the Quinn Family on Nantucket. This new adaptation for the stage by Theatre Workshop’s Justin Cerne follows them through holiday magic, along with a couple of weddings, insider trading, deaths, births, pill-popping, ex-loves, new loves, old ex-loves... This is a story with lots and lots of love. Celebrate the season with The Quinns in the first-ever stage adaptation of Hilderbrand's work. Tickets at theatrenantucket.org 7 to 8 PM - Thanksgiving Edition Open Night: Stargazing at Loines Observatory Join astronomers for a Thanksgiving edition of Stargazing. Astronomers will lead a tour of Nantucket’s night sky through our 8-inch Alvan Clark refractor and our 24inch research telescope. Registration Required at MariaMitchell.org 10 PM - Office Chair Street Hockey at the Rose & Crown Compete to see who’s best at office chair street hockey for the adults at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595 TheRoseAndCrown.com
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23: HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 8 AM - Coskata Pond & Woods with Nantucket Walkabout A 3-mile hike mostly over sand, this hike is a fascinating exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats: tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com
Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Over Sand Vehicle Permits Required Year Round Purchase your permit online :
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Refuge & Beaches Open Daily 9am to sunset Rental Jeep Day Passes available at the rental site. Day Passes also available for personal 4x4 vehicles.
508-228-5646 #2 for property conditions
thetrustees.org/ccwr To all our supporters and those who love Nantucket’s natural beauty, we look forward to another season with you! Remember access is not guaranteed due to environmental conditions. Call ahead!
Barbara & Ray Owen bring one of their turkeys to The Plunge event.
9:30 AM - Freezin’ for a Reason at the 2023 Cold Turkey Plunge Nantucket Atheneum’s Cold Turkey Plunge is a festive fundraiser that raises money for Weezie Library for Children to offer free, year-round access to programs, services, & materials. Join Atheneum staff & many plungers on Children’s Beach to watch this year’s Plunge. Plungers run into the water at 10 am: arrive early or you’ll miss the fun! Free coffee, hot chocolate & morning treats courtesy of Brant Point Grill & Downyflake, while they last. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the event. Parking is extremely limited. #PlungeDayYourWay 10 AM - The Luna Walk (A.K.A. “Fabulous Mansions”) You’ll be over the moon after going on this 3 mile, 75 minute, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary that follows in the footsteps of Luna (Nantucket’s most physically fit dog) thru Lily Pond Park, past Oldest House & the fabulous continued on page 17
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mansions of The Cliff & Brant Point. Arrive 9:50 AM at Federal & India sts. by Atheneum fence. $25 Cash Only. No reservations necessary. 774-325-8972 12 PM - A Grand Thanksgiving Feast at The Breeze A traditional Thanksgiving dinner along with dishes from the sea + comfort food accompaniments such as four-cheese Baked Macaroni and Skillet Roasted Brussel Sprouts. Leave the stress, meal-prep and clean up behind and join us for a delicious holiday meal with family and friends. Entertainment: Molly Glazer 12pm 2:45pm; Nicole Miller 3pm - 6pm Reservations at TheNantucketHotel.com 2 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. You’ll feel you’re exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 7 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route The most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket 1 mile; 80 minutes. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at the corner of Federal and India sts. by Atheneum fence 10 min early. 774-325-8972
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 8 to 10 AM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Book your walk at WalkNantucket.com 9:30 to 10:30 AM - Working with Clay-Holiday Ornaments for Ages 2- 6 Children will enjoy sculpting and creating clay ornaments for the holidays! Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. $55: register at BarnabysNantucket.com 10 AM - Maestro Exercise Walk (a.k.a. “Historic Mansions”) Follow in the footsteps of Maestro (the island’s most dashing Doberman) on a 2-mi non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past beautiful historic homes and America’s oldest windmill. Cash only: $25(20-64) ~$20 for 65+ ~ $15 for teens ~ $10 for ages 7-12. Meet 10 min early at the corner of Federal & India sts. by the Atheneum fence. No Reservations Necessary. 774-325-8972 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Wreaths Auction & Exhibit The Festival of Wreaths is the NHA’s kickoff celebration of the holiday season! This community event features an array of beautifully crafted wreaths made by islanders. Visitors can bid on their favorite wreaths in a silent auction to benefit the NHA’s outreach efforts. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Thanksgiving Weekend Pop-Up Members of the Artists Association of Nantucket will show recent work. Shop local at this pop-up in the Big Gallery, upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf. Nantucketarts.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Opening Day for AAN’s Holiday Small Works Show Members of the Artists Association of Nantucket offer for sale a variety of works that make wonderful holiday gifts. Exhibit on display through Dec. 22 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington St. Nantucketarts.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Stroll Sale: Nantucket Pearl Company 20% off Nantucket Pearl Co. earrings in the G.S. Hill Gallery, 40 Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 5 PM - Personalize Your Cashmere at Serenella This holiday season celebrate love with a perfect occasion to offer your loved ones a gift with a personal touch at Serenella, 9 South Beach Street. Thru Dec. 3. 11 AM to 12 PM - Holiday Fairy Homes for Ages 5+ Class, children will design & create a special home for the holidays incorporating miniature elements using mixed media, recycled, and raw materials. Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. $55: register at BarnabysNantucket.com continued on page 20
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MAP of DOWNTOWN NANTUCKET brant point Lighthouse ▲
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whaLing museum: 13 Broad Street Hear the story of Nantucket over 4 centuries with rotating exhibits in 9 galleries. Daily programs, films, & a stunning view of town from the rooftop. Open from 10am. oLdest house: 16 Sunset Hill Built in 1686; restored in 1990. 11am-4pm Wed.-Sat. June 14-Sept. 4.
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greater Light: 8 Howard Street Built in the 1790s & transformed into a stunning whimsical summer home in the 1920s, this is home to the NHA Decorative Arts Program. 11am-4pm Wed-Sat. June 14-Sept. 4.
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hadwen house: 96 Main Street This Greek Revival mansion built in 1846 is the only mansion of its era onisland open to the public. Exhibits include Nantucket Lightship Baskets, maps, and decorative arts. Open 11am-4pm May 27-Sept. 4.
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oLd gaoL: 15R Vestal Street Constructed of massive oak timbers with iron bolts & iron rods across the windows. The heavy wooden doors are reinforced with iron. 11am- 4pm Wed.-Sat. June 14-Sept. 4. Please visit nha.org for hours, tours, ticket prices, and additional information.
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shipwreck & Lifesaving museum: 158 Polpis Road eganmaritime.org Learn the dramatic history of Nantucket’s shipwrecks, lifesaving, and rescuers. Family activities. Free shuttle to the museum from Visitor Services downtown. Beautiful property at Folger’s Marsh open for picnics. Open May 26-October 9. town pier
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▲ OTHER HISTORICAL POINTS OF INTEREST
brant point Lighthouse: 2 Easton St First erected in 1746, America's second oldest lighthouse and at 26 feet tall, the shortest in New England. nantucket atheneum: 1 India St The island’s public library was built in 1847 and is filled with art & artifacts as well as books, periodicals, digital materials. Children’s section, reading room, & public garden. Open Mon.-Sat. pacific cLub: Lower Main St Built in 1772 by whaling merchant William Rotch, this is the only 18th century brick building still standing on-island. Quarterboard on the front lists names of 3 notable ships of Rotch: 2 in the Boston Tea Party and
the first ship to fly the American flag in London. first congregationaL church: 62 Centre St Built in 1725 & moved to this site in 1765. Open for services. Climb the tower for a view of town & the harbor. st mary’s church: 3 Federal St Built in 1897. Open for services. st pauL’s church: 20 Fair St Founded in 1838. Rebuilt in 1901 with Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass windows. Church is open daily for visits and for Sunday services. methodist church: 2 Centre St Built in 1831. Open for services.
unitarian church: 11 Orange St Built in 1809. Houses the town clock & 1810 Portuguese Bell. Open for services. three bricks: 93, 95 & 97 Main Street Identical brick mansions built 1836-38 by whaling merchant Joseph Starbuck for his sons. Now privately owned. soLdiers & saiLors monument: Upper Main Street Built in 1875, this obelisk bears the names of 73 island men who died in the Civil War. african meeting house: 29 York Street Built in 1827, the only public building constructed & occupied by African Americans in the 19th century still standing on-island.
Nantucket Island is just about 14 miles by 3-1/2 miles, and there are miles of bike paths to nearly every area. This means that riding a bicycle is one of the best ways to get around our island. Follow the QR code to discover miles of bike paths, where to rent bikes, biking tips, and where to find water stations along the way.
Airport 3.5 miles Altar Rock (via Polpis) 6 miles Eel Point 6 miles Madaket 6.75 miles Monomoy 2 miles Quaise 3.5 miles Quidnet 7.5 miles Another great way to get around the island is by using the Nantucket Regional Transit Authority’s (NRTA) Wave Bus. The Greenhound Station in town has routes servicing Sconset, Madaket, Miacomet, Mid Island, the Airport, Surfside Beach and Jetties Beach. Follow the QR code for a system-wide map of all their routes.
Sankaty Lighthouse 9.5 miles Siasconset (via Polpis) 10.5 miles Smith Point 7 miles Squam 8.5 miles Surfside 3.5 miles Tom Nevers Head 6.5 miles Wauwinet 9 miles
Approximate distances, in miles to various locations of Nantucket Island from Main Street and Orange Street (Pacific National Bank)
41° 17' 30" Latitude by 70° 05' 30" Longitude ~ The winter population is approximately 20,000
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1 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor also has beautiful meadows. Get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. Book at WalkNantucket.comor 508-422-7466 2 PM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour A 1/2 mi, 80-min, walk, with stops. Hear the story of the “greatest small town in American history” Dparts from corner of Federal & India Sts. by the Atheneum fence. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. No Reservations necessary, Arrive 10 min early. 774-325-8972 2 to 4 PM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour A 1/2 mi, 80-min, walk, with stops. Hear the story of the “greatest small town in American history” Dparts from corner of Federal & India Sts. by the Atheneum fence. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. No Reservations necessary, Arrive 10 min early. 774-325-8972 2:30 to 6 PM - Pre-Tree Lighting Wine Tasting Join the staff of Current Vintage downtown at 4 Easy Street for a festival tasting of holiday wines & bubbles and the perfect pairings. Plus a Black Friday Sale! 3 to 4 PM - Holiday Bags or Stockings x Patches + Slime for Ages 5+ Holiday Crafts for kids at Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. $55: register at BarnabysNantucket.com 4 to 6 PM - Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Farm A cheese & wine lovefest put on by Bartlett’s Wine team: sample wine & cheese hand selected by the experts! Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 4:30 to 7 PM - Buckle & Shake Live at Cisco Brewers Live music at Nantucket’s favorite brewery, Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 7 PM - Teen & Tween Game Night Play a selection of games in the Learning Lab, including Nintendo Switch like Just Dance and Mario Party, as well as classic board games. Games rotate & are firstcome, first-served. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. NantucketAtheneum.org 6 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 7 PM - Winter Street by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Elin Hilderbrand's Winter Street tells the story of the Quinn Family on Nantucket. This new adaptation for the stage by Theatre Workshop’s Justin Cerne follows them through holiday magic, along with a couple of weddings, insider trading, deaths, births, pill-popping, ex-loves, new loves, old ex-loves... This is a story with lots and lots of love. Celebrate the season with The Quinns in the first-ever stage adaptation of Hilderbrand's work. Tickets at theatrenantucket.org 7 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route The most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket 1 mile; 80 minutes. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at the corner of Federal and India sts. outside Atheneum fence 10 min early. 774-325-8972 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at The Brotherhood The Brotherhood hosts live music every Friday & Saturday night. Stay a while after dinner or stop in for libations while you listen.
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8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, with groves & small forests. Book at WalkNantucket.com 8 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. The Clean Team supplies everything needed. We just need you. Meet at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. 9:30 to 10:30 AM - Holiday Collage Class for Ages 2-6 Children discover, explore, & create using a variety of mixed media materials from painting, gluing, cutting & more, with a focus on developing fine motor skills & encouraging creativity. Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. $55: register at BarnabysNantucket.com 9:30 AM to 4 PM - Story Walk Grab and Go - Giving Thanks - Calico Corn Make your own calico corn to show your gratitude for Thanksgiving. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM - The Luna Walk (A.K.A. “Fabulous Mansions”) You’ll be over the moon after this a 3-mi, 75 min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary that follows in the footsteps of Luna (Nantucket’s most physically fit dog) thru Lily Pond Park, past the Oldest House, & past fabulous mansions of The Cliff & Brant Point. Arrive 9:50 AM at the corner of Federal & India st. by Atheneum fence. $25 Cash Only. No reservations necessary. 774-325-8972 10 AM - Wreath Workshop at Bartlett’s Farm Create a custom wreath to decorate your home or give as a gift. Bartlett’s provides continued on page 21
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supplies & instruction. Decorate a 12″ wreath with scallops shells, pine cones, berries, glitter sprays, fancy baubles, & more. Staff will be onhand to answer questions & advise. Class at 10 am, 12N, & 3 pm. Register at BartlettsFarm.com 10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Wreaths auction exhibit Nantucket Historical Assn’s community-driven event features an array of beautifully crafted wreaths made by locals. From traditionally decorated greens to unconventional arrangements, the Festival of Wreaths captures the creativity of Nantucketers. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Thanksgiving Weekend Pop-Up Members of the Artists Association of Nantucket will show recent work. Shop local at this pop-up in the Big Gallery, upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf. Nantucketarts.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Stroll Sale: Nantucket Pearl Company 20% off Nantucket Pearl Co. earrings in the G.S. Hill Gallery, 40 Straight Wharf. 11 AM to 12 PM - Gingerbread Houses for Ages 6+ Celebrate this holiday tradition at Barnaby’s! Kids will create & decorate their own yummy gingerbread house using edible paints, glitters, powders, & candy! Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak St. $55: register at BarnabysNantucket.com 1 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 1 PM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 3 pm 2 PM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour A 1/2 mi, 80-min, walk, with stops. Hear the story of the “greatest small town in American history” Dparts from corner of Federal & India Sts. by the Atheneum fence. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. No Reservations necessary, Arrive 10 min early. 774-325-8972 3 to 4 PM - All Ages: Working with Clay-Holiday Ornaments! Working with clay is always a favorite! During this class, children will enjoy sculpting and creating clay ornaments for the holidays! Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. $55: register at BarnabysNantucket.com 6 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 6 PM - TWN Holiday Cabaret One night only, Theatre Workshop of Nantucket welcomes Broadway stars Heidi Blickenstaff and Tom Kitt back to Nantucket this holiday season for a very special holiday show! Tickets at 508-228-4305 or theatrenantucket.org 7 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route The most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket 1 mile; 80 minutes. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at the corner of Federal and India sts. outside Atheneum fence 10 min early. 774-325-8972 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at The Brotherhood The Brotherhood hosts live music every Friday & Saturday night. Stay a while after dinner or stop in for libations while you listen.
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mindful of how they would handle the rigors of a day of surfcasting. When I arrived at Dan’s house, it was clear to see that I had nothing to worry about in terms of the physical condition of my guests for the day. All four men were fit and ready to rock. We piled into my truck and headed to the bakery and then on to Great Point. The conversation during our drive out was mostly focused on all things Nantucket—changes to the island over the years, favorite restaurants and such. It was clear to me that my four passengers possessed the highest collective IQ that had ever piled into my smelly, sand-filled F-150. They were all thoughtful, reserved, and relatively quiet. Yikes—I knew from my days doing interviews and interrogations that silence was a powerful tool, one that I have never mastered. I was completely outgunned.
Of the four, Gregg and Dan were the most experienced in terms of fishing. Gregg had spent a summer as a mate on a charter boat in Ocean City, NJ and another working on a sword fishing boat that ran out of Menemsha. He was dialed in. Dan Copp, a retired FedEx executive, had done a lot of freshwater fishing and quickly translated those skills to the larger scale gear used in surfcasting. Those two were casting away as I worked with Lynn Harrison and Hal Green. Dr. Harrison was a cardiac surgeon who had practiced in New Orleans and then in Worcester, MA. Lynn was completely focused. He watched, took several casts, listened to my suggestions and soon was tossing his lure out like he’d been fishing for years. Hal was a blast. He is from Saluda, NC, at the crest of the Blue Ridge , just a few miles from South Carolina. Hal looked and sounded like the late, great Levon Helm, singer and drummer for The Band. Tall, sturdy and the consummate southern gentleman, Hal looked like he could handle himself in about any situation. I quickly discovered that Hal had the mind of an engineer: “Now it seems to me that this reel would function perfectly well if the bail lever was removed and you
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simply replaced the line on that little spool after casting…” I was amazed. Hal had correctly assessed how the reel worked and accurately described a modification that several of the best reel making companies had been flirting with for years. Hal struggled with casting. I could see that he was suffering from “paralysis by analysis.” As I worked with him, Hal asked a million questions about how and why things worked in the casting process. We got nowhere. Finally, I stumbled upon a solution. “Hal, I need your help here. I need you to forego about 75 IQ points so that you can get down on my level. Don’t think at all. Just cast. Open that bail, hold the line, bring that rod back, and fire that sucker out there. Keep it simple, just like me!” I left Hal to ponder that. Soon he was casting just fine. Mission accomplished! The fish were elusive. We fished the outside edge, chasing wind-blown slicks up and down the east side. Nope. We slid over to the inside, where a platoon of seals followed our every move. Nothing. Then up to the Point, where a fresh battalion of seals parked themselves right in front of us. Not a fish to be found. Back to the outside. I talked with the most awesome Lois Boland, one of the leading beach fishers on Nantucket. She told me that there were some blues chasing a small school of bunker around. We tried two more stops. Not even a hit. Frustration was setting in when I spotted a fresh new slick that had popped up close to the shore. We stopped and got out for one final attempt. Lynn was quickly hooked up. A seal crashed after the bluefish that Lynn had on his line. He pulled the fish past the thieving seal, but lost it in the wash. Soon Gregg was hooked up, followed by Dan. Lynn followed, landing his fish this time. And, much to my delight, Hal hooked a bluefish but lost it to the seals. Gregg’s request that he bring home some fish for dinner was fulfilled. Everyone had hooked a fish. It was a great day. Gregg later reported back to say that their bluefish made for a wonderful meal, prepared with a recipe found in the book Blues, written by John Hersey, their Pierson College, Yale University Master. There’s still some unresolved questions that I have for my Yalie friends from the class of 1966, however. Let’s talk about that “senior society,” shall we? Try as I might, I couldn’t get any of the four to give up much information. I did learn that there were 15 members in this particular group from the 1966 class. A quick search of “Yale senior societies” brought me to an article published in the July / August edition of the Yale Alumni magazine that listed the names of 41 known “secret” societies at the University. Some of the names were very cool: Berzelius, Double Cuffs, Sage and Chalice, Octa, and, of course, Skull and Bones. Very mysterious stuff going on, wouldn’t you say? I also wanted to know if the movie “Animal House” was representative of Ivy League life back then. After all, the fictional characters Larry Kroger and Kent Dorfman were freshmen in 1962, just as my four fishing buddies had been. Hmmmm… I think I’m on to something here! One thing that I know for certain is that if you’re 78-years-old, or 62-yearsold (as I am), you are old enough and wise enough to cherish your good friends. Gregg, Dan, Lynn, and Hal have a special bond that was a treat for me to glimpse. I can’t lie: I’m pretty bummed out to not be a member of a secret society. So perhaps we need to get one started—maybe a group of fishing types who hold secret meetings on Great Point. Or could it be that this secret group already exists and I’m trying to throw you all off with my caginess? After all, the first rule of Fish Club is, well, you know… Steve “Tuna” Tornovish is a Nantucket native who has spent his life fishing from the beaches of his beloved island. He loves to introduce clients to the joy of fishing with his Nantucket Island Fishing Adventures: stevetuna.com
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TWN Brings Beloved Books to remarked. Hilderbrand’s book The Perfect Couple is an upcoming series on Netflix, and other novels she wrote may be destined for screens, but Justin Cerne’s adaptation from page 5 the Stage of her Winter Street series is the first time her books have been adapted for and my four books…I was so impressed and thrilled at how he handled it,” Hilderbrand
in screenwriting (I thought it would make me better at my job as an artistic director), and I wrote to Elin and asked her if I could adapt Winter Street for a class project. “There’s Nantucket magic in Elin’s books, and there’s a universality to them. There’s a nice amount of drama to create necessary conflict and resolution on stage. I was also really drawn to them…these four books are about loving relationships that withstand a lot of obstacles,” Cerne explained. Hilderbrand agreed, and with more than a dozen characters and many different scenes across the four books in the series, at one point Cerne’s adaptation ran 200 pages long. For nearly 25 years, best-selling author Elin Hilderbrand has dominated the genre of Nantucket romance novels, writing more than 30 books set on our island. Like many of Hilderbrand’s novels, her Winter Street novels are light dramas filled with reunions and romance, hope and humor, disfunction and devotion. Unlike most of her beach reads, these novels—her first Christmas books—combine complexities and chaos with caroling. Early this year, Cerne revisited his MFA project “I wanted to see if I could turn it into a 70-page play,” he said. In doing so, “I wanted to make sure that [Elin’s] fans would be satisfied, and I was conscious that people who never read the books needed a fulfilling story, so I decided to focus on the Quinn family primarily.” Good characters are key to books, theatre, movies, “and Elin has intriguing plot lines we can all connect with.” To adapt the series of books into a successful production, Cerne found it necessary to leave out some moments that “felt iconic” in the books, and “some scenes arose that do not exist in Elin’s books but were needed for the connective tissue. Hopefully, I did Elin’s work and characters justice: I wanted to be true to the characters… after four books you know so much about these people. It took having the courage to rearrange the stories to make it work theatrically and be confident in my re-arrangement before I showed [the play] to Elin.” Justin Cerne need not have been nervous when he gave his work to Hilderbrand to read: she loves it! “Justin’s screenplay eloquently and beautifully blends
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presented on stage. Not only does Elin enthusiastically approve of how Cerne handled her source material—“It’s the perfect series for this: my readers will be so pleased!”—she gives Cerne full credit for his work, stating: “the adaptation is a second piece of art,” and adding: “I can’t wait to see it Stroll Weekend…I hope it can become a tradition.” Cerne commented that he’s thrilled that his adaptation and the cast and crew of Theatre Workshop of Nantucket can bring Hilderbrand’s books to life on the stage: “Elin has been gracious and excited through the process…after Elin read [the adaptation], she told me that it felt like it had always been a play,” he explained. As the director, he’s also very pleased with the cast and the production: “the awesome thing about stage productions is when the actors manifest the characters and the director brings it to life. Realizing these characters on stage will be unique for Elin’s fans. We get to bring to life what was just in the minds of readers… The play moves very quickly—there are lots of moments—and some great holiday music,” Cerne described. “Audiences will fall in love with this family who is tied together by love. The holidays can be reflective along with the celebrations… I think this will help everyone feel warm and cozy.” The curtain goes up on TWN’s production of Winter Street on November 21. Ticket are selling fast at TheatreNantucket.org: at press time, some shows have already sold out. Nantucket Book Partners has Elin Hilderbrand’s Winter Street novels in stock in both Mitchell’s on Main Street and Bookworks on Broad Street. From 4:30 to 5:30 pm on the Saturday of Stroll Weekend, December 2, Elin will be signing her books at Mitchell’s Book Corner. “This was the right moment for this production,” said Cerne. “Winter Street is being reissued this year with new covers...I hope we see [the play] more than once on the Nantucket stage... and perhaps it could bring some Nantucket magic to theatres in other parts of the country.”
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on my neighbor’s six foot screen. For his part, my neighbor can see me standing at a split rail fence, waving some salami around. I am more ridiculous than he is right now. Perhaps tomorrow he will eclipse me. But, for right now, I am hoping that I can lead my favorite animal back to the glass thick walls of civilization when Nature, red in tooth and paw, is so much more attractive and delicious. We are all naked and ridiculous in the island dark. Secrets disappear like underwear. Everyone knows. Everyone knows who is cheating on whom. Everyone knows who is drinking too much, smoking too much, disappearing into the friendly confines of morphine. We see it all: the stretch marks, the folds, the pin pricks. The only secrets you can keep are the ones you tell yourself. Everything else is common knowledge. To live on an island, not to merely make it through the winter, but to make a home out here, you have to make peace with your nakedness. You can’t stand on the floor of town meeting moaning out a song of woe while stuffing money in your pockets. Your stories will be told, retold, and remembered. We know when you crashed your car and we know why. You can either smile into the gossip or leave. My neighbor is a good man. I didn’t fear that I was being recorded or filmed for some video. The best of us understand, in the darkness of bone, that it could have been us. We live in a kind Mexican standoff, where I will not mock whatever happens in his house while he will let whatever happens in my house stand, especially if it involved hoping for the return of my boon companion. Winter does this. We are all living here. We are all stuck bouncing around the Stop and Shop, collecting hamburger, broccoli, and Ben & Jerry’s. Whatever foolishness has been stuckt to your shoe could be stuck to mine just as easily. If we are all naked and ridiculous, let us huddle together. At some point, I stopped calling. My boon companion’s name was back inside, attached to a leash. Now, he was beyond language into a world of scents and shadows, feeling the ancient instincts. In the dark, we can only wait and hope. And then we welcome him back with a treat and a towel.
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Through 10/9/23, bus will leave town every 30 minutes between 7am to 11:30pm. The last bus leaves town at 11:30pm. After 10/9/23, bus will leave town every 30 minutes (on the hour and half hour) from 7am to 9pm. The last bus leaves town at 9pm.
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Through 10/9/23, bus will leave town every 30 minutes between 7am to 11:30pm. The last bus leaves town at 11:20pm. After 10/9/23, bus will leave town every 30 minutes (on the hour and half hour) from 7am to 9:20pm. The last bus leaves town at 9:20pm.
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Through 10/9/23, bus leaves town every hour at quarter after the hour. The first bus leaves at 7:15am. The last bus leaves town at 11:15pm. The bus leaves Sconset every hour at quarter of the hour. The first bus leaves Sconset at 7:45am. The last bust leaves Sconset at 10:45pm. After 10/9/23, daily from 7:15am to 9:15pm. The last bus leaves town at 9pm. PARK & RIDE LOT: 2 FAIRGROUND ROAD Half fares: 65+, individuals with disabilities, veterans & active military personnel. Children 6 and under ride free. Change is given in the form of a voucher for future rides only, drivers do not make change. 1,3, & 7 day passes may be purchased aboard all buses, long term passes are available at the NRTA office. Passes provide unlimited rides for the duration of the pass. Downtown Bus Stops: Mid Island, Miacomet, Sconset via Old South Rd – Washington Street, Greenhound Site Designated stops are conveniently located along the routes look for grey posts with blue stripes. All buses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible. For complementary paratransit service and TDD call (508) 325 7516. Bus Information (508) 325 7516, 508 325 9571. Riders Guides are available at NRTA Office 20R South Water St, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main St., the Greenhound Building at the downtown bus stop on Washington Street, on all buses and at downtown stops. Information and amenities are available at the Greenhound Building on Washington Street open daily. Hours are subject to change. Covid 19 may impact the opening of the building.
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9:30 to 10:30 AM - Gingerbread Houses for Ages 2-6 Celebrate a holiday tradition at Barnaby’s! Children create & decorate their own yummy gingerbread house with edible paints, glitters, powders, & candy! Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. $55: register at BarnabysNantucket.com 10 AM - Wreath Workshop at Bartlett’s Farm Create a custom wreath to decorate your home or give as a gift. Bartlett’s provides supplies & instruction. Decorate a 12″ wreath with scallops shells, pine cones, berries, glitter sprays, fancy baubles, & more. Staff will be on-hand to answer questions & advise. Register at BartlettsFarm.com 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM to 5 PM - Stroll Sale: Nantucket Pearl Company 20% off Nantucket Pearl Co. earrings in the G.S. Hill Gallery, 40 Straight Wharf. 11 AM to 12 PM - Barnaby’s Kids’ Class: Holiday Slime for Ages 2+ Kids will make a batch of Slime while learning about measurements and the true science behind Slime making. Your house stays clean while we make a mess! Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak St. $55: register at BarnabysNantucket.com 1 PM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with much to teach. Book at WalkNantucket.com 5:30 to 6:30 PM - Beginners Ukulele Drop-In Free Learn how to tune and play basic chords. No instrument? No problem. NCMC has a few you can use. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Center Street. 7 PM - Winter Street by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Elin Hilderbrand's Winter Street tells the story of the Quinn Family on Nantucket. This new adaptation for the stage by Theatre Workshop’s Justin Cerne follows them through holiday magic, along with a couple of weddings, insider trading, deaths, births, pill-popping, ex-loves, new loves, old ex-loves... This is a story with lots and lots of love. Celebrate the season with The Quinns in the first-ever stage adaptation of Hilderbrand's work. Tickets at theatrenantucket.org
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8 AM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com 8 AM to 4 PM - Story Walk: Giving Thanks A traditional Iroquois celebration of the beauty & spirit of Mother Earth, as told by a contemporary Mohawk chief. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street. 10 to 10:30 AM - Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga Start the day playfully connecting to our bodies and our little ones. Move, stretch, and breathe together. Space limited to 1 caregiver per child. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Home for the Holidays A stained-glass exhibit featuring hundreds of illuminated miniatures with thousands of pieces of hand-made lamp work including glass animals, trees, sleighs, and bicycles. In the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org 1 to 3 PM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Book at 508-4227466 or at WalkNantucket.com 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Tarot Discoveries Learn the art of esoteric interpretation, the symbolism of various decks & play with it’s significance in our lives. Registration required at NantucketAtheneum.org
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 8 AM - Coskata Pond & Woods with Nantucket Walkabout A 3-mile hike mostly over sand, this hike is a fascinating exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats: tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Music in the Morning Join Lizza in the garden for fun songs and singing games. Bring a blanket to sit on. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Stroll Sale: Nantucket Pearl Company 20% off Nantucket Pearl Co. earrings in the G.S. Hill Gallery, 40 Straight Wharf. 2 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike part of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com continued on page 28
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5:15 to 6:15 PM - Mindful History: Qi Gong with Heidi Drew Class begins with breathwork to increase our Qi and relax into stillness. We will learn acupressure points for self-care, followed by warm-up stretching & strengthening exercises to activate & circulate our Qi. Register at nha.org 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Open Mic Night in the Atheneum First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 7 PM - Winter Street by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Elin Hilderbrand's Winter Street tells the story of the Quinn Family on Nantucket. This new adaptation for the stage by Theatre Workshop’s Justin Cerne follows them through holiday magic, along with a couple of weddings, insider trading, deaths, births, pill-popping, ex-loves, new loves, old ex-loves... This is a story with lots and lots of love. Celebrate the season with The Quinns in the first-ever stage adaptation of Hilderbrand's work. Tickets at theatrenantucket.org
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s weasternmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. This is one of the longer hikes Nantucket Walkabout does. Book at WalkNantucket.com 10 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point 2-1/2 mi, 1 hr. exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes. End at White Elephant Hotel. Cash Only, $25. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early. No reservations necessary. 774-325-8972 10 to 11 AM - NCMC Celtic Flow Session Bring your instrument & play tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Nova Scotia, and beyond—have fun playing music together. Instrument-specific instruction is not offered. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St. NantucketMusic.org 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM to 5 PM - Personalize Your Cashmere at Serenella This holiday season celebrate love with a perfect occasion to offer your loved ones a gift with a personal touch at Serenella, 9 South Beach Street. Thru Dec. 3. 1 PM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests & a cattail-choked inlet with a small walkway. This hike is close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com 3 to 4 PM - Free Library Legos for Kids in Grades 1-5 Join in for some creative construction: The Atheneum will supply the LEGOs. We’ll take a picture of you + your masterpiece. Limited space. NantucketAtheneum.org 3:30 to 5:30 PM - Youth Craft & Design Club: Transferware This NHA program is hosted with the Nantucket Atheneum, as part of a crafting event series for teens. Tonight’s event will be held in the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Register at nha.org 5 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route The most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket 1 mile; 80 minutes. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at the corner of Federal and India sts. outside Atheneum fence 10 min early. 774-325-8972 6 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 6 to 7:30 PM - Teen & Tween Trivia Night Join us for an evening of trivia at the library: bring a friend or come alone & test your knowledge! Snacks provided. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Table Top Game Night One table devoted to a rotating selection of games + one for Dungeons & Dragons (limited seating for D&D) Game Night is open to everyone age 13+ in the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Atheneum’s Free Knitting Group A fun, relaxed place to share your projects with like-minded people or learn new techniques. Attendees will be required to wear a mask at all times. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Basics of Astrology Class Learn Signs of the Zodiac, their Planetary Rulers, Elements, Modalities and Polarities, & Houses of the Horoscope. Pre-register at NantucketAtheneum.org 7 PM - Winter Street by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Elin Hilderbrand's Winter Street tells the story of the Quinn Family on Nantucket. This new adaptation for the stage by Theatre Workshop’s Justin Cerne follows them through holiday magic, along with a couple of weddings, insider trading, deaths, births, pill-popping, ex-loves, new loves, old ex-loves... This is a story with lots and continued on page 29
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lots of love. Celebrate the season with The Quinns in the first-ever stage adaptation of Hilderbrand's work. Tickets at theatrenantucket.org
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, with groves & small forests. Book at WalkNantucket.com 9:30 to 10 AM - Toddler Time for up to 3 years old Short stories, fingerplays, & songs designed to foster pre-literacy skills. Space limited; tickets at Weezie Desk when library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2 mile, nonstop. exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets and lanes most visitors never find. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+) ; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Federal and India sts, outside Atheneum Fence. 10 min early. no reservations necessary 774-325-8972 10 AM to 5 PM - Stroll Sale: Nantucket Pearl Company 20% off Nantucket Pearl Co. earrings in the G.S. Hill Gallery, 40 Straight Wharf. 10:30 to 11 AM - Free Preschool Story Time for Age 3+ A 30-minute story time feature new and classic stories, fingerplays, and songs. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 11 AM to 5 PM - Stroll Trunk Show Katherine Grover will be on-island with her stunning 24k jewelry. Shop for a unique, heirloom-quality gift this holiday season at this Trunk Show downtown in the Macy Warehouse, 12 Straight Wharf. 646-896-4013. 1 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor also has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove & get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor. Book at WalkNantucket.com 1 PM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 3 pm 2 PM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour A 1/2-mi, 80-min, walk, with stops. Hear the story of the “greatest small town in American history” Dparts from corner of Federal & India Sts. by the Atheneum fence. Cash only; $25 ~$20 65+ ~ $15 for teens ~ $10 for ages 7-12. No Reservations necessary, Arrive 10 min early. 774-325-8972 5 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route The most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket 1 mile; 80 minutes. $25 ~$20 65+ ~ $15 for teens ~ $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet 10 min early at Federal & India sts. by the Atheneum fence 774-325-8972 5 PM - Team Trivia at Cisco Brewers Trivia contest at Nantucket’s favorite brewery, Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 7 PM - NCMC Rock Band After school program for kids to get a feel for being in a band & get their jam on! Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St. NantucketMusic.org 6:30 to 7:30 PM - Free “Look Up” at Loines Join MMA’s astronomers for a tour of Nantucket’s night sky: moon, planets, stars, nebulae, & distant galaxies. Registration is required at mariamitchell.org 7 PM - Winter Street by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Elin Hilderbrand's Winter Street tells the story of the Quinn Family on Nantucket. This new adaptation for the stage by Theatre Workshop’s Justin Cerne follows them through holiday magic, along with a couple of weddings, insider trading, deaths, births, pill-popping, ex-loves, new loves, old ex-loves... This is a story with lots and lots of love. Celebrate the season with The Quinns in the first-ever stage adaptation of Hilderbrand's work. Tickets at theatrenantucket.org continued on page 40
Crisis Response & Support Fairwinds is now providing all Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response on Nantucket— anywhere, anytime, regardless of insurance.
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NANTUCKET ISLAND BEACHES NORTH SHORE AND HARBOR BEACHES
40th Pole: Great for families and young children, but no lifeguards. On Nantucket
Sound; warm water during July, August and September inspired nickname “The Bathtub” for area nearby. Parking. Best access via 4WD vehicle. Dionis: 3 miles from town by bike on the north side of Eel Point Rd off Madaket Road. Look for the boulder marked “Dionis.” Sheltered by dunes, calm waters for swimming, safe for children; restrooms, & parking. Beachgoers can take NRTA shuttle bus to Eel Point Rd stop & walk. Steps: Between Dionis and Jetties beaches; access from Cliff Road. No lifeguard, no facilities, very little parking. Gentle surf; sandbar. Many steep steps must be descended to get to the beach. Jetties: Easy bike ride from town, or take the shuttle bus. Great beach for families. Lifeguards, changing rooms, playground, volleyball nets, restrooms, showers, public phones, restaurant and take-out food service. Concession and restrooms handicap accessible; boardwalk to the beach. Tennis. Windsurfing, sailboat, and kayak rentals. Shuttle service from town to Jetties Beach is available seasonally. Brant Point: Easy walk or bike ride from town. No lifeguard. Strong current; experienced swimmers; beach drops off suddenly under the water. Scenic beach with Brant Point Lighthouse; nice to sit and watch the boats rounding the point. Here is where to go to wave goodbye to friends and family departing on the Steamship. Children’s: Harbor Beach, an easy walk from town down So. Beach Street and off Harbor View Way. Flotation devices are not permitted within the guarded area. Ideal for small children; park, playground, and bandstand; lifeguard, restrooms, showers, food service, picnic tables. Food, playground, and rest room are all accessible. Activities sponsored by Park & Recreation Commission are often held at this beach during the summer. Francis Street: Five-minute walk from Main Street. Calm harbor waters for swimming; no lifeguard. Jungle gym, kayak rentals, bathroom.
SOUTH SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES
Cisco Beach: Four-mile bike ride to end of Hummock Pond Road. Heavy surf; lifeguard. No facilities. Parking. Rip currents can be strong. Ladies Beach: To access, turn left at the end of Bartlett Farm Road. No facilities; no lifeguard. Limited parking. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf. Miacomet Beach: at the end of Miacomet Road. Some parking. Surf and rip currents can be strong on the ocean side. No facilities or food service. This beach is near Miacomet Pond, but the pond is currently closed due to harmful algae. South Shore Beach: at the end of South Shore Rd. Limited parking; difficult to access beach, 4WD is advisable. No lifeguard; no facilities. Surfside: Located at the end of Surfside Road, a three-mile ride on paved bike path or take the shuttles. Easy to park. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. Kite flying west of Surfside Beach is acceptable; for safety reasons, please do not fly kites east of Surfside toward the airport. Due to the number of people who frequent Surfside Beach during the day, it is inadvisable to fly kites during the peak beachgoing hours. Lifeguard, restrooms, showers, public phones, food service. Shuttle service from town to Surfside Beach is available seasonally. Fisherman’s Beach: Located between Surfside Beach and Nobadeer. No parking; Beach access via steep wooden steps. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities. Nobadeer: Located near the airport. Limited parking; difficult to access beach. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities. Madequecham: Land Bank property at the end of Madequecham Valley Road; rough sand road. Parking. No facilities; no lifeguards. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf. Tom Nevers (“Pebble Beach“): Surf can be heavy; very coarse sand. No lifeguard; no facilities. Good for fishing. Strong rip currents; heavy surf. Access to the beach can be difficult.
WESTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES
Madaket: As far west as you can go, six-mile bike ride on scenic, paved bike path, or take the shuttle bus. Heavy surf, lifeguard, restrooms. Famous for its incredible sunsets.
EASTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES
Siasconset: Regular shuttle bus service or seven-mile ride on paved bike path. Surf can be heavy; lifeguard. Food available in nearby village of ’Sconset.
Low Beach: 4WD access. Surf can be heavy; no lifeguard.
BAY & POND BEACHES
Miacomet Pond: This fresh water pond is currently closed due to harmful algae. Pocomo Beach: Great for kayaking and to learn to windsurf. Just west of the
Head of the Harbor. Good for children. No lifeguards, no facilities. Eel Point: Good for fishing and watching the sunset. No lifeguard; no facilities. Limited parking. Rip currents can be strong. Coskata-Coatue and Great Point: at the end of Wauwinet Road, past The Wauwinet Inn. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge managed by Trustees of Reservations; beach sticker required for vehicles from Trustees of Reservations. Great for fishing and for seeing Great Point Lighthouse up close. Rolling dunes, bayberry, beach plum, heather, and beach grass. Salt marsh and maritime shrubland. The largest red cedar savanna and woodland in New England. Gray and harbor seals. Public restrooms available at the lighthouse Memorial Day-Columbus Day. Sections of the refuge are sometimes closed to protect nesting shorebirds. Dogs permitted only from Sept. 16 thru March 31 and must be leashed at all times. Guided tours with Trustee naturalists offered in-season. Seasonal hunting permitted. For more details, go to www.TheTrustees.org Property Lookup. Sesachacha Pond: off Polpis Road. Great for families; warm water; no facilities; no lifeguard. Parking. Near the Audubon Sesachacha Heathlands and Wildlife Sanctuary.
Leave only footprints...
Nantucket has some of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the world. Please respect Nantucket’s fragile environment and the beauty of our island. Clean up your litter, respect private property, and use only designated entry points. In areas where dune reclaimation is taking place, please do not cross the rope or fence barriers protecting the dunes.
BEACH SAFETY •Learn to swim. If you can’t swim an overhead stroke for at least 15 minutes you should not be in the ocean. •Never swim alone. Always swim with a buddy, and swim near a lifeguard whenever possible. •Stay out of the “surf zone” where the waves break at the shoreline. Waves are at their greatest force here, and even a small wave can lift you up and throw you headfirst into the sand. •Never run from the beach into the water and dive headfirst into the waves. Sandbars that cannot be seen from the surface may be present and/or the water may be too shallow. •Don’t jump or dive into the water from a pier or rock jetty. From a pier or jetty, water appears much deeper than it really is. What looks like 10 or 20 feet of water may only be 2 to 3 feet deep. Diving in could be fatal. The same applies for jumping headfirst into the ocean or a wave from a surfboard – don’t do it! It’s not a risk worth taking. •If you are body surfing or boogie boarding, always keep your arms out in front of you to protect your head and neck. •A rip current will pull you away from the shore, but it will not pull you under. If you’re caught in a rip current, do not swim toward the shore! Instead, swim parallel to the shore, until you’re out of the rip current. Then, swim in to shore. •Never drink alcohol or use drugs at the beach. It clouds your ability to make wise decisions, and that could be fatal! •Take direction from lifeguards at all times.
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Island Fun & Shopping Accommodations The Nantucket Hotel & Resort
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Open year-round, THE NANTUCKET HOTEL is home to some of the season’s most popular events. From Thanksgiving to the midnight hour on December 31st, The Nantucket is one of the merriest places on the island. We are hosting holiday Dining Events and other fun, including our front porch turned wine bar and our Santa Brunch. Reserve your rooms now for a holiday retreat at The Nantucket Hotel. And visit theNantucketHotel.com to see the very special events we have planned for January! theNantucketHotel.com
Adventure / Eco-Tours Nantucket Walkabout
508-422-7466 Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with ‘Walking Nantucket’ and ‘Nantucket: A Natural History’ author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology and the Native Americans that lived here. $50 adults, $25 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, &Discover accepted. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com
Natural History Tour Refuge & beaches open daily 9am-sunset Summer tours offered thru October
508-228-5646 at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge
Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. Refuge & beaches open daily 9am-sunset: permits required. Guided tours are available on Wednesday, Thursday, and Monday: call about private tours. To check property conditions, call 508-228-5646 & press #2. thetrustees.org/ccwr
Apparel & Accessories Blue Beetle Open Daily Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts
508-228-3227 12 Main Street
Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBlueBeetleNantucket.com
Commonwealth Open Daily. Visit us in the store & online! Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.
508.680.1399 12 Oak Street
COMMONWEALTH is a unique resale boutique where we believe even clothes deserve a second chance. This eclectic little shop on Oak Street specializes in curating quality gently used pieces from your favorite designers. Come in to find preloved gems or bring in your gently used items to turn your closet into cash! Commonwealthnantucket.com
Current Vintage Visit our website for holiday hours Wine ~ Clothing ~ Home ~ Gifts ~ Provisions
508-228-5073 4 Easy Street
CURRENT VINTAGE is a fun and original concept store with a carefully edited mix of vintage clothing & accessories, wines, cheeses, and home goods. Everything here is thoughtfully chosen, including exclusive Nantucket gifts and a selection of nearly 400 wines. CV is a beloved island institution, celebrating more than 15 years in the heart of Nantucket. Join us for fun vibe & serious wines! currentvintage.com
The Love Shack by Lola Open Stroll Weekend from 10 am to 5 pm NAUTI Stroll hats & jewelry is 20% off for Stroll
774-325-5982 10 Old South Wharf
THE LOVE SHACK is located right in the heart of Nantucket’s boat basin and it is home to our entire collection of LOLA jewelry. Here you can see, touch and layer all of our pendants, chains, and bracelets that LOLA offers. It is also our inspiration for our Love Shack apparel and home goods which include t-shirts, candles, hats, glassware ‘ everything you need that is perfect for your very own Love Shack! All jewelry is 20% off Stroll Weekend. lolacompany.com
Holiday Season 2023
The Rainbow Fleet
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Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm Clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories
Shop sustainably at THE RAINBOW FLEET, Nantucket’s year round women’s consignment boutique located mid-island near the rotary. We carefully select the best vintage, modern and designer pieces from over 450 island consignors, and steam-clean them into new life daily! From clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories to one of a kind finds from local artists, you can find your own style in our relaxed atmosphere’complete with outdoor covered shopping, dressing rooms, and, yes, ample parking! We aim to provide sustainable and affordable fashion options for all’ great for the planet and your wallet too! @therainbowfleet
Sara Campbell
508-680-1626 5 South Beach St.
Open November 30-December 3 Celebrating Made in the USA every day!
All year long SARA CAMPBELL offers color and detail to a woman’s wardrobe with her beautiful silhouettes of dresses and sportswear, but when summer arrives ‘ it’s time to play! Fun beachwear, accessories, jewelry, and other seaside essentials are available in her chic shop. Our apparel is proudly made in the USA! Visit SARA CAMPBELL at 5 South Beach to find the perfect look ‘ see you soon! shop.saracampbell.com
Serenella Nantucket
508-228-3400 9 South Beach Street
Open through Christmas Stroll Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fine Jewelry
Heralded by Elle Magazine as one of the top 50 boutiques in the world and consistently voted Best of Boston, SERENELLA offers the best of ready-to-wear, accessories, and fine jewelry from around the globe. For the 2023 season, we are pleased to welcome the world of Thom Browne presented exclusively at SERENELLA, featuring the house’s innovative and distinctive designs. In addition, experience a curated selection from established and emerging designers for women, including Barrie, Giambattista Valli, God’s True Cashmere, High Sport, Lanvin, Marlo Laz, Massimo Alba, Patou, and more. From 11/24/23-12/3/24, SERENELLA will be offering custom embroidery on any Leret Leret purchase! serenellausa.com
Artists & Galleries Artists Association of Nantucket “Holiday Small Works” Nov. 24-Dec. 22 Holiday Pop-Ups Nov. 24 & 25 and Dec. 1-3
508-228-0294 In-Person Gallery & Online Exhibits 19 Washington St.
The mission of the ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET is to foster the visual arts on Nantucket. They create a vibrant arts community by promoting, supporting, and encouraging the work of Nantucket artists, providing educational programs in the arts, and preserving the legacy of Nantucket artists. AAN has two in-town galleries: the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery at 19 Washington Street where you can view “Holiday Small Works” from Nov. 24 to Dec. 22. In The Big Gallery upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf, where you can enjoy two holiday shows: a Thanksgiving Pop-Up on Nov. 24 & 25 and a Stroll Pop-Up from Dec. 1-3. AAN’s special online show, “Secret Gardens & Favorite Haunts” is up to December 25. Stay in touch at nantucketarts.org for a schedule of downtown Gallery Exhibits as well as classes and workshops at the Visual Arts Center (VAC) at 24 Amelia Drive. Visit AAN’s online gallery at sales.nantucketarts.org to view regularly changing exhibitions of fresh, original artwork from iconic Nantucket artists. nantucketarts.org
G. S. Hill Gallery Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm 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. For more than three decades, Greg’s original oil and watercolor paintings have captured the image, spirit, and soul of Nantucket. The gallery also offers giclees and miniatures, plus exclusive American-made gifts designed by Greg and Judi Hill. Stunning porcelain china dinnerware, hand-pressed glass and ornaments are only a few of treasures you will find. gshill.com
Susan Lister Locke Gallery Open for the holiday season Art and Inspired, Creative Jewelry
508-228-2132 28A Easy Street
susanlisterlocke.com Inspired by the Ocean that surrounds her, be it in her Gallery on Nantucket or her winter home in Palm Beach Florida, Jewelry Designer, Susan Lister Locke creates highly sought after, unique jewelry using beautiful, and oftentimes rare, gemstones set in high karat Gold and Platinum.
Banking Cape Cod 5 Open Monday-Saturday
888-225-4636 Locations at 112 Pleasant Street & Zero Main Street
We at CAPE COD FIVE are deeply committed to the communities we serve. Our dedication to serving our neighbors and local businesses and earning our customers’ trust every day has remained the same since our founding in 1855. We focus on continuously evolving to be our customers’ trusted financial partner in a rapidly changing world, offering digital tools, accessibility and sound guidance and insight to help our customers navigate their unique journeys. capecodfive.com
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Island Fun & Shopping Bath & Body - Skin & Body Care The Verdant Maiden
508.901.5781 Open 11 am to 5 pm 2 Union Street, 2nd Floor Curated collection of small-batch skincare & wellness products
FACE. BODY. HAIR. BEING. Visit The Verdant Maiden for everything you need to take care of you. From facial and body care, shaving, bathing and hair - this shop will take care of you headto-toe, inside and out with organic products made with organic ingredients and sustainable practices. 2 Union Street, Upstairs. 508.901.5781 - theverdantmaiden.com
Beach Fun 508-228-5646 Visit Nantucket’s best beaches! Call ahead to check conditions:508-228-5646 #2 Open Daily 9am to sunset. Permits Required Year-Round
Visit the best beaches on the island at the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. The greater coastscape, which includes the federally owned Great Point Lighthouse and Nantucket Conservation Foundation land, is a double-fingered peninsula jutting northward between the Atlantic Ocean and Nantucket Sounds is so much more: a blend of sandy beach, rolling dunes, and forest uplands both rugged and serene. The refuge provides multiple habitats for an array of coastal plant and animal species, including heather and beach plum, a maritime oak forest & savannah of red cedar ‘ the largest of its kind in New England ‘ which offer shelter to deer. At the beachfront, watch for horseshoe crabs advancing in extremely slow motion, seals basking in the sun, and shorebirds skittering above the surf line. Over-sand vehicle permits are required: you can purchase them online at thetrustees.org/permits. Rental jeep day passes available at the rental site & day passes available for personal 4x4 vehicles. thetrustees.org/ccwr
Bike Rentals Cook’s Cycle Open Daily Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service
508-228-0800 6 So. Beach Street, next to Affordable Rentals
Nantucket’s bike shop for all of your vacation needs.... here at Cook’s Cycles Nantucket we have all of the latest bikes and accessories for your beach runs, brewery tours, and beyond. Our selection of new bikes in a convenient downtown Nantucket location (just a 2-minute walk from Steamboat Wharf) is great for a day of cycling. Nantucket is known for its many bike paths and trails. Whether you want to ride to Jetties Beach for a swim or take in the sights of the Sconset Loop, Cooks Cycles has the bikes for you and your family. Moped & Jeep rentals, too! cookscyclesnantucket.com
Young’s Bicycle Shop
508-228-1151 6 Broad Street
Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”
Harvey A Young’s Bicycle Shop started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with over 90 years in business, the 4th generation is running YOUNG’S. The Young family and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket. Their fleet of CANNONDALE and TREK bikes are well maintained, so you and your family can have a safe and enjoyable bike ride around the island. YOUNG’S also rents cars and Jeeps. Check out their website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff, so they can share with you ‘The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island’. Reservations & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com
Books & Publications CALL NANTUCKET
508-228-9165 ext. 110 FREE DOWNLOAD - Nantucket’s searchable phone book app CallNantucket.com The island’s ‘Little Black Book’ CALL NANTUCKET is the fully searchable app version of The Nantucket Directory: the island’s phone book. Know who you’re looking for? Search our White Pages for the number. Not sure who to call? Browse our Yellow Pages to choose the best company for your needs! Our CALL NANTUCKET app is FREE TO DOWNLOAD. CallNantucket@gmail.com
Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket Guiding visitors around Nantucket for 53 years In print & online + eNewsletter
@nantucket_insider, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter — look for the link at the top of Nantucket.net Yesterdaysisland.com
Bookstores Mitchell’s Book Corner Open Daily. Autographed Books Make Wonderful Gifts See the calendar for our upcoming book signings
508-228-9165 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554
Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For more than 50 years, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND/TODAY’S NANTUCKET has been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. From Daffodil Festival through Christmas Stroll, you can pick up our print editions, available everywhere, or you can visit us online at YesterdaysIsland.com. After you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here — find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram
508-228-1080 54 Main Street
MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for more than 50 years. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for any book in print, preorders, signed copies, e-books, audio books, gift cards, staff picks, and more. If the book is “on our shelves now” we can offer next business day island home delivery for a small fee. If the book is not on-hand we can either ship it to you or order it for you. We are also happy to ship books to anywhere in the US. MITCHELL’S is open daily. nantucketbookpartners.com
Nantucket Bookworks
508-228-4000 25 Broad Street
Open Daily Books, chocolates, & unique gifts
Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge
Holiday Season 2023
NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is our quirky little shop chock full of books, gifts, and goodies. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for books and nantucketbooksworks.com for the very best of Bookworks online. We have Nantucket gifts, puzzles, games, toys, art supplies, party accessories, stuffed animals, greeting cards, kids items, and so much more. And we have an enticing nook filled with amazing chocolates to buy and savor as you read your new books. We also are happy to ship anywhere in the US. For books, shop nantucketbookpartners.com. Order online or stop in to browse. BOOKWORKS is open daily. nantucketbookpartners.com
Buses NRTA
508-228-7025
See display ad for times & routes Year-Round Bus Routes 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 year-round on select routes and thru mid-October on seasonal routes. See our schedule in this paper or visit nrtawave.com for complete information or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 20R South Water St, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main Street, or the Greenhound Building 10 Washington Street. Fares are $2 or $3 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. nrtawave.com
Cannabis ACK Natural Open 10 am to 7 pm Medical & Recreational Cannabis Dispensary
19 Spearhead Drive
Ack Natural Cannabis Dispensary built a state-of-the-art facility at 19 Spearhead Dr to cultivate, process and sell the highest quality cannabis available. We offer flower, pre rolls, concentrates, edibles, and the only THC drinks on Nantucket. Stop by today. Order online at www.acknat.com and follow us on Instagram @Acknatural AckNat.com
Car Rentals Affordable Rentals Open daily Cars, jeeps, mopeds
508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street
AFFORDABLE RENTALS can help make your visit on Nantucket more complete. With their cars, 4x4s, vans, and mopeds, you will have access to all parts of the island: Great Point, Wauwinet, Coatue, Squam, ‘Sconset, Madaket, and more. Explore to your heart’s content in a vehicle from AFFORDABLE RENTALS, open daily at 6 South Beach Street. Call ahead for reservations. All major credit cards accepted. affrentals.com
Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”
508-228-1151 6 Broad Street
Harvey A Young’s Bicycle Shop’ started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with over 90 years in business, the 4th generation is running YOUNG’S. The Young family and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket AND YOUNG’S also rents cars and Jeeps. Check out their website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff, so they can share with you ‘The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island’. Reservations & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com
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Children’s Toys & Art Classes Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack
508-680-1553 12 Oak Street
Open Daily with great gifts for the holidays! Downtown toy store & art studio for kids of all ages
BARNABY’S TOY & ART SHACK, located downtown at 12 Oak Street, is the perfect place to do your holiday shopping for all the kids on your list. They have a fantastic selection of crafts, books, toys, and so much more! And BARNABY’S offers art classes for children ages 2-13 years. Children can choose from a variety of classes as well as they can drop-in and create every day, all day! All of Barnaby’s classes are taught by professional artists and educators who will guide your child’s technique and processes in our inspirational space in downtown Nantucket. For more information or to register, please visit barnabysnantucket.com, or call 508-680-1553, or email barnabyack@gmail.com. An now you can visit us when you are in Boston at our Beacon Hill location. barnabysnantucket.com
Classes & Workshops Artists Association of Nantucket Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm Classes & Workshops for all ages
508-228-0722 Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive
The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Amelia Drive hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, 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 and for all ages. nantucketarts.org
Confections Aunt Leah’s Fudge Open daily Made fresh on Nantucket
508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf
Consignment & Thrift Island Treasures
508-228-0789 Mon-Fri 10am-4pm & Sat. 10am-2pm We’ve moved to 128 Old South Road New & Used clothes, household goods, toys, & more
Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? ISLAND TREASURES is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of new and gently used clothing for women, men, and kids, jewelry, house wares, small furnishings, books, art, beach toys, kids toys, and so much more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may discover. Find us in Hanabea Shopping Center, off Old South Road.
Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm Clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories
508-680-1159 167 Orange Street
Shop sustainably at THE RAINBOW FLEET, Nantucket’s year round women’s consignment boutique located mid-island near the rotary. We carefully select the best vintage, modern and designer pieces from over 450 island consignors, and steam-clean them into new life daily! From clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories to one of a kind finds from local artists, you can find your own style in our relaxed atmosphere’complete with outdoor covered shopping, dressing rooms, and, yes, ample parking! We aim to provide sustainable and affordable fashion options for all’ great for the planet and your wallet too! Follow us on Instagram @therainbowfleet therainbowfleetnantucket.com
Construction, Property Management R. Bradley Construction Year-Round & Insured
774-236-1374 rjbradley10@gmail.com
You want someone reliable and experienced to get the job done and to keep an eye on your Nantucket property and the convenience and peace-of-mind that when you call we will answer! R. BRADLEY CONSTRUCTION has been servicing clients on Nantucket for more than a decade. R. BRADLEY CONSTRUCTION has all the skills you want for your full renovations, ad-
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ditions, garage apartments, full kitchen and bathrooms, window replacements & decking, along with caretaking, and property management.
Contests ACK Happy Holiday Contest Enter early & often: @nantucket_insider Deadline to enter is December 13, 2023 Enter our ACK HAPPY HOLIDAY CONTEST early & often. All you need to do is follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider then comment on the Contest Post & tag 3 friends. Prize is a $100 gift card to Cisco Brewers + 2024 sail for 2 aboard Tall Ship Lynx from Nantucket. DEADLINE TO ENTER IS DECEMBER 13; winner will be notified through Instagram on December 15, so watch your messages.
NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST Deadline is Sept. 12, 2024 - CASH PRIZES See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net
508-228-9165 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554
ENTER EARLY & OFTEN! This annual photo contest is a popular way to share your photos of Nantucket with the world. Winners of previous contests are online at The Insider’s Guide to Nantucket: nantucket.net. The 2024 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2024. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. Email your high resolution photo entries to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com or mail us a CD or thumb drive with electronic images from your digital camera. Please make sure your digital images are highresolution. You can even mail in your prints of Nantucket Island. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners. nantucket.net/photo-contest-entry
Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping The UPS Store
508-325-8884 61 Old South Road
Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated
AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for three decades on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you try her fudge, 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 chocolate-covered cranberries. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate or a mixture of both. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. auntleahs.com
The Rainbow Fleet
Holiday Season 2023
Nantucket’s UPS STORE is in spacious quarters at 61 Old South Road and offers a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Plenty off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!
Furniture Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture Where Home & Garden Meet - Patio Furniture in stock! Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs
508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way
ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home d’cor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond Thai House 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. arrowheadfurniture.com
Gifts ACK 4170® Visit us on Stroll Saturday, December 2, at the Stroll Saturday Market & We Make Gift Giving Made Easy with Online Ordering Unique, salty-good gifts & products by small makers & artists ACK 4170®, your favorite gift boutique, will be on Nantucket in person for Stroll — visit our booth in the downtown Stop-n-Shop parking lot on December 2 from 10 am to 3 pm AND follow us on social media for additional pop-ups during the holiday season. ACK 4170® sells beautiful gifts, apparel & accessories, candles, home decor, holiday candles and decor, artwork (paintings & photography), cards & stationery — all by small makers and artists. Sail with us on Instagram at: @ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com — taking online orders now for the 2023 holidays. And watch for our after-Christmas sale at ACK4170.com
Current Vintage Celebrating our 16th season! Wine ‘ Clothing ‘ Home ‘ Gifts ‘ Provisions
508-228-5073 4 Easy Street
CURRENT VINTAGE is a fun and original concept store with a carefully edited mix of vintage clothing & accessories, wines, cheeses, gifts, and home goods. Everything here is thoughtfully chosen, including exclusive Nantucket gifts and a selection of nearly 400 wines. CV is a beloved island institution, celebrating more than 15 years in the heart of Nantucket. Join us for fun vibe & serious wines! currentvintage.com
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Island Fun & Shopping Eleish Van Breems Home
508-901-9912 or 508-901-1892 Open daily 10 am to 5 pm 14 Easy Street Unique gifts from contemporary Scandinavian makers
Bring home holiday magic! ELEISH VAN BREEMS HOME at 14 Easy Street celebrates Scandinavian style and craftsmanship while embracing an island sensibility. Here you will find unique gifts from contemporary Scandinavian makers that reflect the spirit of the season as well as the artistry of fine design. The home design store offers a mix of high quality furnishings and accessories that are functional and beautiful, with eclectic one-of-a-kind finds. We look forward to seeing you! evbantiques.com
Hill’s of Nantucket Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm Unique & Original Nantucket Theme Gifts
508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf
Established in 1981, HILL’S combines the best of Nantucket for the art and gift seeker. G.S. Hill Gallery and Hill’s of Nantucket offer fine art by Greg Hill and wonderful speciality gifts designed by this husband-and-wife team. Nantucket theme prints, note cards by Hill are their main focus. American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a unique gift gallery from HILL’S. gshill.com
It’s A Shore Thing
508-680-1901 30B Main Street
Open Daily Distinctive Nantucket Gifts perfect for the holidays!
At IT’S A SHORE THING, we are proud to carry products made in New England. Come in and browse through our wide selection of gifts including lotion, soaps, jewelry, pottery, antiques, housewares, tote bags, art, and home decor. You can find unusual gifts at all prices in A SHORE THING that you’ll find nowhere else! In our new location on Main Street.
Museum Shop at the Whaling Museum
508-228-1894, ext. 138
Open during museum hours: 10am to 5pm in the Whaling Museum, 11 Broad Street NHA exclusives, gifts, apparel, books, home decor The Nantucket Historical Association has been a steward of Nantucket’s cultural history since 1894. Don’t miss the MUSEUM SHOP at the Whaling Museum, where you will find unique gifts, books, prints, maps, and objects of art inspired by Nantucket history. Many items are exclusive to the MUSEUM SHOP, and NHA members get special discounts. 100% of all purchases support the Nantucket Historical Association and its mission to tell the inspiring stories of Nantucket through its collections, programs, and properties. nantucketmuseumshop.org
Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop Open for the holidays with our annual HOLIDAY SALE & authentic Christmas Stroll Scarf & merchandise Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs
508-228-5470 33 Straight Wharf
Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate Nantucket Island 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. Get your authentic Nantucket shirts, vests, hats, and more! You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. Stop by for the official 2023 Nantucket Christmas Stroll scarf, before they are sold out! AND our annual Holiday Sale offers up to 50% off select merchandise. nantucketboatbasinshop.com
Nantucket Monogram & Design
508-228-6006
Find us at the Downtown Stroll Market on Dec. 2 & Online Orders Nantucket Plates for holiday gift-giving At Nantucket Monogram, where interior design is much more than simply decorating a house, it’s personalizing your home and your life. Find us this year during Stroll, December 2, at the Stroll Marketplace set up in the downtown Stop-n-Shop parking lot, where we will have special Nantucket plates to hold your festive charcuterie, candy, cookies, and more! And visit us at NantucketMonogram.com for personalized gifts for everyone on your list. Serving Nantucket and beyond... NantucketMonogram.com
Home Decor Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture Where Home & Garden Meet - Patio Furniture in stock! Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs
Holiday Season 2023
Eleish Van Breems Home
508-901-9912 or 508-901-1892 14 Easy Street
Open daily 10 am to 5 pm Celebrating Scandinavian style & craftsmanship
evbantiques.com ELEISH VAN BREEMS HOME at 14 Easy Street celebrates Scandinavian style and craftsmanship while embracing an island sensibility. Here you will find unique gifts from contemporary Scandinavian makers that reflect the spirit of the season as well as the artistry of fine design. The home design store offers a mix of high quality furnishings and accessories that are functional and beautiful, with eclectic one-of-a-kind finds. We look forward to seeing you!
Icarus & Co Open 11 am to 5 pm for Stroll & Online 24/7 Jewelry and Home Decor
19 Old South Wharf
Nantucket Monogram & Design
508-228-6006
icarusandco.com This fall don’t miss our new collections of one-of-a-kind, handmade jewelry that will be dropping on our website! We transform local beach stones and shells into stunning pieces of wearable treasure. The wharf shop is open for Christmas Stroll, AND we are always open online! Follow us on Instagram for an exclusive, behind the scenes view @nantucketbeachstones.
Find us at the Downtown Stroll Market on Dec. 2 & Online Orders Nantucket Plates for holiday gift-giving At Nantucket Monogram, where interior design is much more than simply decorating a house, it’s personalizing your home and your life. Find us this year during Stroll, December 2, at the Stroll Marketplace set up in the downtown Stop-n-Shop parking lot, where we will have special Nantucket plates to hold your festive charcuterie, candy, cookies, and more! And visit us at NantucketMonogram.com for personalized gifts for everyone on your list. Serving Nantucket and beyond... NantucketMonogram.com
It’s A Shore Thing
508-680-1901 30B Main Street
Open Daily Distinctive Nantucket Gifts
At IT'S A SHORE THING, we are proud to carry products made in New England. Come in and browse through our wide selection of quality items for your home, including pottery, antiques, housewares, serving plates & trays, pillows, art, decorative wall hangings, and much more. You can also find unusual gifts at all prices in A SHORE THING that you'll find nowhere else! In our new location on Main Street.
Petty Folk Art & Carving Formerly Nantucket Carving & Folk Art
508-332-9925 or 508-619-7554 serving the Cape & Islands for 16 years
Folk artist Jean Petty and her brother David Perry specialize in custom handcarved quarterboards, business signs, & house numbers. They are responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100s of quarterboards that adorn the homes on Nantucket. They offer restoration of quarterboards, signs, and ship models. Restored the carving "Going on a Whale" at the Nantucket Whaling Museum in 2015. Gift certificates available. Visit them at pettyfolkartandcarving.com, see their show schedule and take a virtual tour: youtu.be/c95SYBE5RVg of some of their artwork available. Call or email all inquiries to jean@pettyfolkartandcarving.com pettyfolkartandcarving.com
Internet Guidebook Insiders Guide to Nantucket
508-228-9165
Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More Visit us online & follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket! Visit NANTUCKET.NET for a biking page, lighthouse page, festivals page, photo galleries, maps, parks & trails, and guides to lodging, dining, real estate, recreation, and much more! Our Calendar of Events is the most complete and is updated several times a week, year-round. Looking for a beach? Our Beach Listings have photos, videos, and info about all the best island beaches and where to find them. And our classifieds are ever-changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to Nantucket.net and follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider Nantucket.net
Island Apps Call Nantucket
508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way
ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home d’cor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, 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 arrowheadfurniture.com
Your telephone book for Nantucket
FREE download for IOS and Android
Know who you want to call but need their phone number? Search by name on CALL NANTUCKET. Know what you want but not where to get it? Search by category on the up-to-date and locally produced CALL NANTUCKET app. This app is free to download and easy to use. Both white pages and yellow pages are included. callnantucket.com
Jewelry Blue Beetle Open Daily Jewelry & Gifts
508-228-3227 12 Main Street
Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories
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that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBlueBeetleNantucket.com
Icarus & Co Open 11 am to 5 pm for Stroll & Online 24/7 Jewelry and Home Decor
19 Old South Wharf
icarusandco.com This fall don’t miss our new collections of one-of-a-kind, handmade jewelry that will be dropping on our website! We transform local beach stones and shells into stunning pieces of wearable treasure. The wharf shop is open for Christmas Stroll, AND we are always open online! Follow us on Instagram for an exclusive, behind the scenes view @nantucketbeachstones.
Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket Open daily Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry
508-228-0229 21 Centre Street
JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces. We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by leading American goldsmiths: Diana Kim England, Louis Reyes, Thomas Kruskal, and more. Each unique piece is skillfully crafted in platinum, 18K, or 14K gold and will be a treasured keepsake from historic Nantucket. JEWELERS’ GALLERY: serving Nantucket since 1971. jewelersgallery.com
Katherine Grover Fine Jewelry
646-896-4013 Exquisite Custom Jewelry by Katie Grover in the Macy Warehouse, 12 Straight Wharf Stroll Trunk Shows 11am-5pm Nov. 30, Dec. 1 & 2
Inspired by the ancient 24 karat gold jewelry found in temple treasuries, buried hoards, and tombs, KATIE GROVER’s handmade custom designs have a character and quality all of their own. Designs are drawn from history, architecture, Nantucket, and the natural world and made using age-old techniques and tools. Don’t miss her Stroll weekend TRUNK SHOWS on from 11 am to 5 pm on November 30 and December 1 & 2 in the Macy Warehouse, 12 Straight Wharf. Reach her by text or at 646-896-4013 and online at katherinegroverfinejewelry.com
The Love Shack by Lola Open Stroll Weekend from 10 am to 5 pm Handcrafted sterling pendants, bracelets, jewelry, & more!
774-325-5982 10 Old South Wharf
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Library & Public Programs Nantucket Atheneum
508-228-1110
Open year-round. Books, Programs for All Ages, Concerts, & More. Nantucket’s Free Public Library & Gathering Place
1 India Street
THE NANTUCKET ATHENEUM, our island’s public library is a vital community hub. We are open year-round and offer materials and services for all ages. More than 170,000 people come through our doors annually, where they have free access to 1.6 million books and a large collection of CDs, and DVDs. In addition, we offer many web-based services, a digital library, free computer use, WIFI, and more than 1,300 educational and cultural programs a year. Our historic building, which opened in 1847, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with beautiful art and artifacts that celebrate our maritime heritage and the history of Nantucket. nantucketatheneum.org
Mental Health Services Fairwinds Emergencies: 508-221-3315 or 911 Nantucket’s Counseling Center
Call or text 508-228-2689 20 Vesper Lane, L-1 Gouin Village
FAIRWINDS provides confidential, quality professional care to adults and youth on Nantucket who seek mental health and addiction services. Fairwinds Center is the only non-profit licensed Mental Health Clinic on Nantucket Island. All are welcome, regardless of ability to pay. In collaboration with NCH, and other community partners, FAIRWINDS has launched a new model of rural behavioral health care and has been designated the “Community Behavioral Health Center for Nantucket” by the state of MA. This includes critical 24-hour crisis management. fairwindscenter.org
Mortgages & Banking Cape Cod 5 Open Monday-Friday We’ll make your dream come true!
888-225-4636 112 Pleasant Street and Zero Main Street
CAPE COD FIVE will give you more than just a mortgage... they’ll help make your dream come true! Fixed Rate, Adjustable Rate, Jumbo Loans, Affordable Housing, Construction & Land Loans
THE LOVE SHACK is welcoming back customers to their shop on Old South Wharf. AND your favorite items are also available online at lolacompany.com. LOLA’ designs and creates beautiful sterling jewelry with inspirational messages on the back marking important moments in peoples lives. With more than 30 pendant designs varying in size and gorgeous colors, creating your own look is endless and addicting. THE LOVE SHACK is home to our entire jewelry collection and is inspiration for our apparel, candles, hats, and more. Everything you need for your very own Love Shack! All jewelry is 20% off Stroll Weekend. lolacompany.com
Nantucket Estate Jewelry and Fine Arts Open for Stroll Holiday with sparkling gifts Jewelry, Lightship Baskets, Art, Scrimshaw, & more
508-228-0272 1 Orange Street
We feature fine estate jewelry in all price ranges - antique, vintage, and contemporary - including designers such as Tiffany, Cartier, Bulgari, Roberto Coin, and David Yurman. We also sell sterling silver jewelry and flatware and hollowware. We also carry a large assortment of Nantucket baskets and carved Nantucket purses, as well as a fine selection of antique scrimshaw. We stock an assortment of quality art work, including antique paintings, nautical items, maps, and island works by local artists. Nantucketestatejewelry.com
Nantucket Pearl Company
508-228-1353 Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm 20% OFF all earrings starting November 24 online & in the G.S. Hill Gallery, 40 Straight Wharf American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry
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. nantucketpearlcompany.com
Susan Lister Locke Gallery
508-228-2132
Celebrate with us for the holidays! Photos with Santa & Flash Sales on Dec. 2 from 2-4 pm Inspired and Creative Jewelry
28A Easy Street
susanlisterlocke.com Inspired by the Ocean that surrounds her, be it in her Gallery on Nantucket or her winter home in Palm Beach Florida, Jewelry Designer, Susan Lister Locke creates highly sought after, unique jewelry using beautiful, and oftentimes rare, gemstones set in high karat Gold and Platinum.
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Island Fun & Shopping for first time home buyers. Our knowledgeable, experienced mortgage loan officers are available to help you. Call Beth Ann Meehan at 508-247-1709 or Lauren Ard at 508-247-1795 or visit our website at capecodfive.com
Movies, Concerts, Celebrations The Dreamland
Movie LIne: 508-228-1784
Nantucket’s Film & Cultural Center Christmas Stroll Party Drive-in Movies, In-Theater Films, Concerts, & Events
17 South Water Street
THE NANTUCKET DREAMLAND is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the cultural and intellectual life of Nantucket by providing year-round films, educational programs, and a venue for community activities that engage Nantucket in the evolving world of entertainment and education. Films are shown in our 314-seat Main Theatre, in our 110-seat Studio Theatre, and seasonally at our Drive-In at 7 Nobadeer Farm Road. Tickets are available at NantucketDreamland.org. Become a member and get special access, special pricing, and even free tickets! Check our schedule for film showings, Dreamland Stage productions, special concerts & events in the DREAMLAND’s Harbor View Room. NantucketDreamland.org
Museums & Sites Nantucket Historical Association
508-228-1894
Your portal to Nantucket history Festival of Wreaths & Festival of Trees for the Holidays Your portal to Nantucket history
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 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. nha.org
Nursery Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs
508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way
Quarterboards Formerly Nantucket Carving & Folk Art
508-332-9925 or 508-619-7554 serving the Cape & Islands for 16 years
Folk artist Jean Petty and her brother David Perry specialize in custom handcarved quarterboards, business signs, & house numbers. They are responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100s of quarterboards that adorn the homes on Nantucket. They offer restoration of quarterboards, signs, and ship models. Restored the carving "Going on a Whale" at the Nantucket Whaling Museum in 2015. Gift certificates available. Visit them at pettyfolkartandcarving.com, see their show schedule and take a virtual tour: youtu.be/c95SYBE5RVg of some of their artwork available. Call or email all inquiries to jean@pettyfolkartandcarving.com pettyfolkartandcarving.com
Rentals and Properties for Sale ACK Distinctive Properties
clients informed about market changes and events on the island to offering personalized rental services, curated sales advice, contractual work, and more. We help you enjoy your Nantucket life to its fullest and to serve your needs with the utmost integrity, discretion, and distinction. This commitment from our agents and managing partner includes providing our clients with the highest level of information. We will keep you updated on the changing nature of the Nantucket real estate market, micro-target your Nantucket area for tailored research and advice and share with you what is trending, and what is not. ackdp.com
Shoes Native Shoes
508-221-7223 40 Straight Wharf
Open Daily Live Lightly
From the beach to the bike ride, on the rainy days and the cocktail parties at night, NATIVE SHOES makes it easy to live lightly with a thoughtful selection of ultra lightweight, easy-towear shoes for both kids and adults. Find us right next to the Hy-Line Ferry.
Special Events Annual Festival of Trees
508-228-1894 On Display Mon-Sat. 10 am to 4pm from Dec. 1 to 30 (closed Christmas Day) Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Dozens of festively decorated trees on display
THE FESTIVAL OF TREES is the NHA’s highly anticipated holiday tradition that transforms the Whaling Museum into a festive winter wonderland for the month of December! This event features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists, and children. The display is open during museum hours: from December 1 to 30 (closed Christmas Day & Sundays). Tickets are available at nha.org. The Festival of Trees admission is free to NHA members and island residents. nha.org
Annual Festival of Wreaths
508-228-1894 Free Display Nov. 20-25, open 10am to 4pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day Wreaths on display in the Whaling Museum In-person & online auction
The Nantucket Historical Association again presents the holiday magic of their annual FESTIVALS WREATHS open to the public from Nov. 20 to 25 (closed Thanksgiving Day). See this stunning display in the McCausland Gallery in the Whaling Museum and online at nha.org. And don’t miss this year’s special Festival of Wreaths Evening Celebration from 5 to 7 pm on November 21: tickets (while they last) at nha.org nha.org
The Magic of Christmas Join us Dec. 2, Dec. 3, Dec. 10, & Dec. 24 & for Sunday services Special Holiday Events in the First Congregational Church
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 the Thai House 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. arrowheadnursery.com
Petty Folk Art & Carving
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508-330-4432
Call now to reserve your summer vacation home! Find your perfect Nantucket Home ACK Distinctive Properties, LLC is committed to bringing the highest level of customer service to real estate in Nantucket, MA. Our job doesn’t end when we sign a rental agreement or close on a house. Instead, we endeavor to offer world-class service at every stage ‘ from keeping our
508-228-0950 62 Centre Street
Enjoy the Magic of Christmas at services and events held at the FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 62 Centre Street. From 10 am to 12:30 pm on Stroll Saturday, December 2, you can climb the church tower and have your photo taken with Santa’s Reindeer. Treats & goodies await upon arrival. On December 3 at 10 am join us for the First of Advent worship celebration. Sing your heart out on December 10 at 4 pm as we host an old-fashioned sing-a-long in the Old North Vestry. All ages are welcome, and hot cider & treats will be served after. Spend Christmas Eve at the FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH at three services: Morning Worship at 10 am and Family Friendly service led by the animals of the manger at 5 pm, and at 7 pm the FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH will hold it’s traditional candlelight service. nantucketfcc.org
Nantucket Atheneum Cold Turkey Plunge
508-228-1110
A Thanksgiving Tradition to help the Atheneum Accepting pledges through Thanksgiving & Donations at the Plunge Plunge at 10 am on November 23 The Annual COLD TURKEY PLUNGE is almost here! This annual Atheneum fundraiser features hundreds of spectators and swimmers who brave the chilly waters at Children’s Beach on Thanksgiving morning, November 23, 2023, to benefit the Weezie Library for Children. Details at nantucketatheneum.org. Not on-island this year for this fun tradition? NO WORRIES: you can plunge virtually from anywhere in the world. REGISTER TODAY: click on the QR code in our ad or visit nantucketatheneum.org
Nantucket Cultural District Discover all Nantucket has to offer Stroll through the Nantucket Cultural District this holiday season. From arts and history to science and nature, Nantucket has it all. Discover cultural events and register directly through our interactive event calendar, online at NantucketCulturalDistrict.org and in person at our Visitor Services kiosk. nantucketculturaldistrict.org
Nantucket Dance Theatre Holiday Events Dec. 3: Sugar Plum Social 2:30-4:30 pm and Nantucket Nutcracker on Dec. 16 & 17 Use QR codes in display ad to buy tickets Join the NANTUCKET DANCE THEATRE for dancing, sweet treats, a raffle, & silent auction on Sunday, December 3 at their Sugar Plum Social from 2:30 to 4:30 pm in Lemon Press on Main Street. And on December 16 at 5 pm or December 17 at 2 pm, see the Nantucket Ballet perform
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the Nantucket Nutcracker.This is a shorter, family-friendly version of the beloved holiday classic. Join Clara as she encounters dancing snowflakes, candies, and life-sized dolls. Let the music of Tchaikovsky paired with dancers of all ages transport your family into the magical land of the sweets. Use the QR codes in the display ad to buy tickets. nantucketdancetheater.org/events
St. Paul’s Christmas Stroll Concert Friday, December 1 from 7-9 pm: doors open 6:30pm St. Paul’s Church, 16 Fair Street Holiday music followed by dessert+bubbly The It’s Beginning to Sound a lot like Christmas Concert at ST. PAUL’S CHURCH, 16 Fair Street on Friday, December 1 starts at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Music features holiday classics and favorite carols with vocal soloists, instrumentalists, and a sing-a-long after the concert. Also after the concert, enjoy dessert and libations plus an exclusive opportunity for ticket holders to shop at The Christmas Market, from 8 to 9 pm, before it opens to the public on Saturday. Tickets are $25 at the door: cash or credit card.
St. Paul’s Church, 16 Fair Street
ST. PAUL’S CHRISTMAS MARKET is a great place to do your shopping and to relax on Stroll Saturday with cool gifts and hot food. Just a few steps off Main Street at 16 Fair Street, the Christmas Market is open from 9:30 am to 3 pm on Stroll Saturday, December 2. Great gifts and antiques, jewelry, handcrafted specialty items, baked goods, and Christmas greens and decorations will all be for sale. Don’t miss the silent auction! Lunch (from 11:30 am to 2 pm) features chili, chowder, vegetarian soup, quiche, hot dogs, salad, and desserts. You’ll find us around the corner from Murray’s Toggery Shop, a few steps up Fair Street.
Theatre Theatre Workshop of Nantucket WINTER STREET on stage Nov. 21-Dec.3 Nantucket’s Longest Running Professional Theatre
508-228-4305 Tickets at theatrenantucket.org
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Tours - Van Gail’s Tours, Inc.
508-257-6557 Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Call for reservations & pickup Pickup at 25 Federal St, across from Information Bureau Personal scenic Island tours: voted ‘Best of Nantucket’
GAIL’S TOURS, tours of Nantucket guided by native islander Gail Johnson who has been giving tours for more than 25 years, gives you a look at the Island with a personal touch. Gail leads tours in her 14-passenger van with comfortable individual seats, AC, huge windows, and leg room! She’ll pick you up at 25 Federal Street 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: if Gail is on a tour, she’ll call you back.
Tours - Walking
St. Paul’s Christmas Stroll Market Saturday, December 2 from 9:30 am to 3 pm Cool Gifts, Hot Food, Shopping, and Fun
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Nantucket Walkabout
508-422-7466
see website for hikes & times Book online & pickup at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with ‘Walking Nantucket’ and ‘Nantucket: A Natural History’ author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology, and the Native Americans that lived here. Rated 5 out of 5 on Trip Advisor. $50 adults, $25 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, & Discover accepted. Get details & make reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com or 508-422-7466. nantucketwalkabout.com
Nantucket Walking Tours
774-325-8972 Ghost Walks, morning exercise walks + afternoon tours. Call for Private Tours See calendar for times & where to meet Explore Nantucket: No reservations necessary
THEATRE WORKSHOP of Nantucket has been the island’s live theatre company since 1956. Tickets are selling fast to TWN’s special holiday show: Justin Cerne’s adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s Winter Street series.This is a story of love—lots and lots of love. Love that is deep, passionate, kind, requited, unrequited, so much love that it hurts and yet makes you feel full and warm. Come celebrate the season with The Quinns in the first-ever stage adaptation of Hilderbrand’s work. Buy your tickets at theatrenantucket.org. TWN: Where Nantucket Meets Broadway! theatrenantucket.org
The ORIGINAL NANTUCKET GHOST WALK is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket. A fascinating evening stroll to five of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. See Calendar of Events for date & times & descriptions. Meet the guide 10 min. early at the corner of Main & Centre sts, near the bank steps. Discounts for groups of 10 or more. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Private tours are available for all walks. It’s a great way to see and enjoy beautiful holiday decorations on Nantucket. whjamieson@gmail.com
Thrift Shop
Transportation Boat
Seconds Shop
508-228-6677 Open Daily 10-4, closed Wednesday Call about making donations Proceeds benefit Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center 32 Sparks Avenue
Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? SECONDS SHOP, open at 32 Sparks Ave (between On Island Gas and Cumberland Farms), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of gently used clothing, jewelry, house wares, small furnishings, books, and more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find. Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily. And your shopping is helping a worthy island cause: proceeds benefit Fairwinds: Nantucket’s Counseling Center. Bring in the display ad in this publication for $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. secondsshop.org
Tours - Bus Nantucket Island Tours
Hy-Line
508-228-3949
Travel daily; see schedule for times Make your reservations online High-Speed, Passenger-Only, Ferry Service from Hyannis
Straight Wharf
Year-round, High-Speed Ferry Service between Nantucket and Hyannis. Seasonal, High-Speed Inter-Island Ferry Service between Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. With our convenient, daily departures all summer, let us whisk you away to the Cape, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard! While onboard, enjoy freshly-made food from our snack bar also featuring local beer, wine, and spirits. Visit us online for schedules, reservations, helpful blog posts, and more! hylinecruises.com
Steamship Authority Reservations Daily: 7:30am - 4pm
508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf steamshipauthority.com
508-228-0334
Now Booking for Weddings, Large Groups, & Charters for 2024 Nantucket’s Premiere Transportation Company NANTUCKET ISLAND TOURS is the largest provider of tours, charters, & transportation services on-island. For more than 70 years, Nantucket Island Tours is your best option for corporate charters, wedding & event transportation. In-season, we offer multiple tours daily, the 75minute Signature Tour which departs 3 x a day and the longer, 2-and-a-half-hour Westender Tour which departs daily. You will learn the history of our diverse island, from the founders, the Whaling Industry through current day. See the Oldest House, The Old Mill, The African American Meeting House, The Village of Sconset, Sankaty Head Lighthouse, The Egan Maritime Museum...and many more beautiful sights. Departures are from 10 Washington Street, The Greenhound Building. Reach out now to book your wedding, your large gathering, or your charter for 2024. nantucketbustours.com
Shop on Nantucket from anywhere this holiday season!
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Nantucket Dining Guide Bakeries Nantucket Bake Shop
508-228-2797 Make the holidays sweeter with our freshly baked treats & bread you love. Come in to try our new Gluten Free donuts 17-1/2 Old South Road Open Tuesday-Saturday from 6:30 am to 3 pm
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 egg sandwiches, fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, & danish 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! Our traditional baked goods are preservative free and hand batched on Nantucket Island. Most of our cookies and our granola are gluten free. Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website. Nantucketbakeshop.com
Brewers Cisco Brewers Open Thursday to Sunday Home of Cisco Brewers, Nantucket Vineyard, and 888
Downyflake
508-228-4533
Breakfast & Lunch - Dine-In & Take-Out Mon.-Sat 6:30am-2pm; Sun. Breakfast only 6:30-1pm A Nantucket Tradition for 88 Years
18 Sparks Avenue
Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and warm, homemade doughnuts inside. The DOWNYFLAKE is a family friendly, American style diner, featuring hearty Flake favorites, such as Blueberry Pancakes and Biscuits & Gravy. The menu also includes daily made soups, salads, deli sandwiches and comfort food entrees. The DOWNYFLAKE has comfy indoor dining, plus the entire menu is available to go. Open Monday through Saturday from 6:30 am to 2 pm (with lunch items 11 am to 2 pm) and on Sundays for breakfast only from 6:30 am to 1 pm. thedownyflake.com
The Faregrounds
508-228-4095 Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am Indoor & Outside Dining Delicious & affordable. Gift Cards available 27 Fairgrounds Road
One of Nantucket’s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS is serving its regular menus with daily specials. Try their tasty Off-Shore Nibbles, their amazing BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos, one of their char-grilled specialty burgers, or indulge in some of their sensational seafood dishes! They have hearty hot and cold sandwiches and salads, and their pizzas are a favorite with patrons! There’s plenty of parking; major credit cards accepted. Visit thefaregrounds.com to see the menus and call FAREGROUNDS at 508-228-4095 to order your takeout. Call ahead to reserve one of their outdoor dining tables! thefaregrounds.com
Nantucket Bake Shop 508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road
CISCO BREWERS is Nantucket’s first & only craft brewery and prides itself on celebrating a deep-rooted New England island heritage through its portfolio of approachable, sessionable, and coastally-inspired beers. Founded near Cisco Beach in 1995 by hard-working, entrepreneurial islanders, CISCO BREWERS has gained a cult-like following across the Northeast. Visit its open-air beer garden while on Nantucket to enjoy a laid-back, good times atmosphere, live music, and a refreshing pint or two or a craft cocktail made with our own 888. Private tours may be arranged in advance. Table seating is first-come, first-served — reservations are not accepted. Family & dog-friendly. ciscobrewers.com
Clubs & Entertainment Rose & Crown Fri, & Sat 11:30 am to 1 am AND Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 am to 11 pm Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!
Holiday Season 2023
508-228-2595 23 South Water Street
THE ROSE & CROWN is a favorite among locals and visitors. We are Nantucket’s only Downtown Nightclub. Whether it’s live local music, guided paint nights, house DJs, big screens for games, or our notorious karaoke competitions, we have your entertainment needs covered. In-season, we have entertainment 7 days a week, with early and late-night options, so everyone has a chance to enjoy the fun. Check our website for off-season entertainment listings. Theroseandcrown.com
Light Food & Take-Out Bartlett’s Farm
508-228-9403 Open Daily, Year Round 33 Bartlett Farm Road Farm Grown Produce | Garden Center | Groceries | Beer & Wine | Meals To Go
A 7th generation family farm growing fresh vegetables on 200 acres of historic Nantucket farm land. Find our full service grocery store onsite with specialty items like quality meats, artisanal cheeses and dairy, olive oils, organic snacks, and more. Order groceries and made to order foods online at Bartlettsfarm.com. Peruse our selection of ‘well-farmed’ wines, craft beers and ciders. Our FARM KITCHEN offers take-out breakfast sandwiches, muffins, pastries, coffee and tea’for lunch we have sandwiches, lobster rolls, clam chowder...dinner specials include roast turkey, veggie curry, and prime rib dinner. Grab lunch on your way to the beach, or food and beverages for your BBQ on the way home. Bartlett’s Farm, Who’s Your Farmer? bartlettsfarm.com
Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar
508-228-6005 Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 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. 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. 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. CrosswindsNantucket.com
508-228-2797 Make the holidays sweeter with our freshly baked treats & bread you love. Come in to try our new Gluten Free donuts 17-1/2 Old South Road Open Tuesday-Saturday from 6:30 am to 3 pm
Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. For breakfast, try our egg sandwiches, fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, & danish accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. 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. Nantucketbakeshop.com
Siam to Go
508-228-SIAM (7426)
Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11 am to 2 pm Dinner: Mon.-Fri. 4 to 7 pm 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. siamtogonantucket.com
Live Entertainment Cisco Brewers Open Thursday to Sunday Live Entertainment Is Back - check website for schedule
508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road
CISCO BREWERS is Nantucket’s first & only craft brewery and prides itself on celebrating a deep-rooted New England island heritage through its portfolio of approachable, sessionable, and coastally-inspired beers. Founded near Cisco Beach in 1995 by hard-working, entrepreneurial islanders, CISCO BREWERS has gained a cult-like following across the Northeast. Visit its open-air beer garden while on Nantucket to enjoy a laid-back, good times atmosphere, live music, and a refreshing pint or two or a craft cocktail made with our own 888. Private tours may be arranged in advance. Table seating is first-come, first-served — reservations are not accepted. ciscobrewers.com
Markets Bartlett’s Farm
508-228-9403 Open Daily, Year Round Bartlett Farm Road Farm Grown Produce | Garden Center | Groceries | Beer & Wine | Meals To Go
A 7th generation family farm growing fresh vegetables on 200 acres of historic Nantucket farm land. Find our full service grocery store onsite with specialty items like quality meats, artisanal cheeses and dairy, olive oils, organic snacks, and more. Order groceries and made to order foods online at Bartlettsfarm.com. Peruse our selection of ‘well-farmed’ wines, craft beers and ciders. Our Farm kitchen offers take-out breakfast sandwiches, muffins, pastries, coffee and tea’for lunch we have sandwiches, lobster rolls, clam chowder...dinner specials include roast turkey, veggie curry, and prime rib dinner. Grab lunch on your way to the beach, or food and beverages for your BBQ on the way home. Bartlett’s Farm, Who’s Your Farmer? bartlettsfarm.com
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Restaurants Breeze Restaurant Special Fun & Festive Holiday Events New England Coastal Cuisine
508-228-4730 at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street
breezenantucket.com Join us at The Nantucket Hotel’s restaurant, BREEZE! We’re open year-round for breakfast, weekend brunch, and dinner (visit our website for current hours). Join us for a Thanksgiving Feast and you can leave the meal-prep, cooking, and clean-up to us! We have Stroll Weekend specialties, Brunch with Santa on December 17, and special festive dinners on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! For reservations call 508-228-4730 or visit thenantuckethotel.com.
The Brotherhood of Thieves Open 7 days a week 11:30 am to midnight Good food. Good drinks. Good company.
774-325-5812 23 Broad Street
Whether you are a first-time or returning visitor to Nantucket, THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, 23 Broad Street, must be on your To Do List! This landmark island eatery, offers 4 concepts to enjoy’a downstairs pub echoing a 1840s Whaling tavern, a second floor Cisco Kitchen & Bar with a surf shack vibe and live music, the Notch Whiskey Bar, and a Beer Garden on their patio’all in the heart of downtown Nantucket. THE BROTHERHOOD’s different menus feature fresh salads, sushi, hot & cold appetizers, nachos, hearty burgers & sandwiches, their famous curly fries, and entrees featuring fish, chicken, and steak. To accompany your meal, THE BROTHERHOOD serves Cisco & other craft beers on draft, wines by the glass & by the bottle, and more than a dozen signature cocktails. brotherhoodnantucket.com
Company of the Cauldron Open for the holiday season through Dec. 16 Sit-Down Dinner Thurs-Sat + Fried Chicken Takeout on Sundays
508-228-4016 5 India Street
Dine in a restaurant where you’ll feel as if you have your own private chef: THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON. This charming restaurant in the heart of Nantucket’s Historic District is a favorite among islanders & visitors for a memorable meal by candlelight. COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON serves outstanding creative cuisine, with elegant prix fixe menus. COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON is open through December 16, serving sit-down dinners Thursdays-Saturdays. Sundays is “Football Fried Chicken” take-out only: order your bucket of fried chicken with optional sides to choose by 10 am for a 1 pm same-day pickup. Thanksgiving Feasts (order by noon on Nov. 22 at companyofthecauldron.com for pick up on Nov. 23). Stroll Weekend (Thurs., Nov. 30 to Sun., Dec. 3) featuring our Beef Wellington Dinner Friday & Saturday—purchase a ticket now at companyofthecauldron.com: seatings are 5:30 and 8:30. Call for reservations and ticketing @ 508-228-4016. companyofthecauldron.com
Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar
508-228-6005 Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking
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enjoy outdoor dining, and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented by daily specials. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party! FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal while enjoying those who matter. thefaregrounds.com
Rose & Crown Fri, & Sat 11:30 am to 1 am AND Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 am to 11 pm
508-228-2595 Indoor & Outdoor Dining ~ Takeout Available 23 South Water Street
THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by for one of the largest draft Craft Beer selections on the island and our scratch made Eclectic Pub Fare. We offer everything you could desire, including nachos and wings, sandwiches and our famous burgers, lobster rolls, local seafood, and mouth watering steaks, plus gluten-free and vegetarian options. Always family friendly with a children’s menu. Eat indoors or at our sidewalk tables. And you can order online for takeout. Check theroseandcrown.com for current hours, menus, & daily specials. theroseandcrown.com
Siam to Go
508-228-SIAM (7426) Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm; Dinner: Mon.-Fri. 4-7pm 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. siamtogonantucket.com
Seafood Souza’s Seafood Open year-round 9 am to 5 pm Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing
508-228-9140 23 Trotter’s Lane
SOUZA’S SEAFOOD, under the red and white flag at 23 Trotter’s Lane, offers a full line of quality seafoods both fresh and frozen. FRESH NANTUCKET BAY SCALLOPS daily, while they last. Lobster, stuffed quahogs & bluefish pate are delicious holiday delights! SOUZA’S carries an assortment of fresh fish every weekend through fall & winter. Call ahead and arrange for a cooked lobster to take home. Remember to order a travel pack of lobsters to take off-island with you. Sign up for our free MEGA-FISH drawing! And HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
“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. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast (6:30am-1:30pm), lunch, and dinner. We have extensive beer, wine, and cocktail selections. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds. CrosswindsNantucket.com
Downyflake
508-228-4533 Breakfast & Lunch - Dine-In & Take-Out A Nantucket Tradition for 88 Years Mon.-Sat 6:30am-2pm; Sun. Breakfast only 6:30-1pm 18 Sparks Avenue
THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and warm, homemade doughnuts inside. The DOWNYFLAKE is a family friendly, American style diner, featuring hearty Flake favorites, such as Blueberry Pancakes and Biscuits & Gravy. The menu also includes daily made soups, salads, deli sandwiches and comfort food entrees. The DOWNYFLAKE has comfy indoor dining, plus the entire menu is available to go. Open Monday through Saturday from 6:30 am to 2 pm (with lunch items 11 am to 2 pm) and on Sundays for breakfast only from 6:30 am to 1 pm. thedownyflake.com
Dune
508-228-5550 Serving Dinner November 24 thru December 3: Celebrate Stroll with Us! Bar Opens at 5 pm; Dinner served from 5:30 pm 20 Broad Street Where chic meets casual comfort
DUNE is open for the season with Chef Michael Getter, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons, in the kitchen! The d’cor in three distinct dining rooms is a blend of sophisticated elegance and soothing comfort. They also serve on a sheltered patio and have sidewalk cafestyle dining. DUNE 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. DuneNantucket.com
The Faregrounds
508-228-4095 Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am Indoor & Outside Dining Affordable Family Dining 27 Fairgrounds Road
FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze while you
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7 PM - Nantucket Shorts Festival 2023 Encore - Presented by NCTV An encore screening of the 2023 short films inspired by Nantucket. Films are between 2- and 10-minutes long & were either filmed on or inspired by Nantucket: narrative, documentary, & comedy. Tickets $18 NantucketDreamland.org
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with much to teach. Book at WalkNantucket.com 8 AM to 4 PM - Story Walk: Winter: A Solstice Story Read A Solstice Story by Keley E. Gross & illustrated by Renate Liwska in the Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point 2-1/2 mi, 1 hr. exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes. End at White Elephant Hotel. Cash Only, $25. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early. No reservations necessary. 774-325-8972 9 AM to 7 PM - Stroll Wine Tasting, December Sale, & MAE Trunk Show Meet Sarah Mae Ettinger, former designer for Kate Spade & founder of MAE NY, & see her vintage-inspired cocktail dresses, coats, & frocks. Toast the holidays with an array of wines & bubbles to taste thru the weekend while finding thoughtful gifts & party provisions and shopping one-of-a-kind vintage pieces for men & women during CV’s December Sale. Current Vintage, downtown at 4 Easy St. 10 to 11 AM - NCMC Music & Movement for up to Age 5 Dongs, rhymes, and stories in English and Spanish for kids & their caretakers. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St. NantucketMusic.org 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM to 4 PM - Stroll Weekend Pop-Up Members of the Artists Association of Nantucket will show recent work. Shop local at this pop-up in the Big Gallery, upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf. Nantucketarts.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Trees Visit the NHA’s Whaling Museum & stroll through dozens of creatively decorated trees staged around historic exhibits. 13 Broad Street. Tickets at nha.org
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10 AM to 5 PM - Personalize Your Cashmere at Serenella This holiday season celebrate love with a perfect occasion to offer your loved ones a gift with a personal touch at Serenella, 9 South Beach Street. Thru Dec. 3. 10 AM to 5 PM - Stroll Pearl Sale & Raffle: GS Hill Gallery 20% off Nantucket Pearl Co. earrings in the G.S. Hill Gallery, 40 Straight Wharf. And pick up a free ticket for their Annual Stroll Raffle (drawing on Dec. 2 at 4pm.) 10 AM to 5 PM - Stroll Sale at Love Shack All jewelry in Love Shack’s shop at 10 Old South Wharf is 20% off this weekend. 11 AM to 5 PM - Stroll Trunk Show Katherine Grover will be on-island with her stunning 24k jewelry. Shop for a unique, heirloom-quality gift this holiday season at this Trunk Show downtown in the Macy Warehouse, 12 Straight Wharf. 646-896-4013. 1 to 3 PM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2 PM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour A 1/2 mi, 80-min, walk, with stops. Hear the story of the “greatest small town in American history” Dparts from corner of Federal & India Sts. by the Atheneum fence. Cash only; $25 ~ $20 65+ ~ $15 for teens ~ $10 for ages 7-12. No Reservations necessary. Arrive 10 min early. 774-325-8972 3 to 5 PM - Book Signing with Christy Cashman Meet the author of The Truth About Horses at this book signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 4 to 6 PM - Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Farm A cheese & wine lovefest put on by Bartlett’s Wine team: sample wine & cheese hand selected by the experts! Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route The most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket 1 mile; 80 minutes. $25 ~ $20 65+ ~ $15 for teens ~ $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at corner of Federal & India sts. bt Atheneum fence 10 min early. 774-325-8972 5 to 7 PM - Teen & Tween Game Night Play a selection of games in the Learning Lab, including Nintendo Switch like Just Dance and Mario Party, as well as classic board games. Games rotate & are firstcome, first-served. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. NantucketAtheneum.org
6 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 6:30 to 9 PM - St. Paul’s Christmas Stroll Concert Holiday classics with favorite carols, a vocal soloist, instrumentalists, and a singalong after the concert. Ticketholders may enjoy dessert & bubbly + an exclusive opportunity to shop at the Christmas Market from 8 to 9 pm before it opens to the public on Sat. morning. Tickets: $25 at the door, cash or credit card. Concert at 7 pm St. Paul’s Church, 20 Fair Street. stpaulschurchnantucket.org 7 PM - Dreamland Stroll Party Featuring The Hess Twins DJ duo The Hess Twins will play favorite top 40, classics, & holiday hits. Dress in your finest Stroll garb for a best-dressed contest: winner gets 4 tickets to our Daffodil weekend party. Cash bar + lite bites. Tickets: NantucketDreamland.org 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at The Brotherhood The Brotherhood hosts live music every Friday & Saturday night. Stay a while after dinner or stop in for libations while you listen.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 8 AM - Coskata Pond & Woods with Nantucket Walkabout A 3-mile hike mostly over sand, this hike is a fascinating exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats: tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com 8 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. The Clean Team supplies everything continued on page 41
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Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak St. $55: register at BarnabysNantucket.com 9:30 AM to 3 PM - St. Paul’s Christmas Stroll Market Come in from the cold & shop for the holidays: gifts, jewelry antiques, handcrafts, wrapping paper, baked goods, Christmas greens & decorations + silent auction. St. Paul’s Christmas Cafe serves chili, chowder, vegetarian soup, hot dogs, quiche, salad, & desserts 11:30-2pm. St. Paul’s Church, 20 Fair St. stpaulschurchnantucket.org 9:30 AM to 4 PM - Grab and Go - Red Truck Ornament Make this red truck to hang wherever you will see it all though the season! Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour A 1/2 mi, 80-min, walk, with stops. Hear the story of the “greatest small town in American history” Dparts from corner of Federal & India Sts. by the Atheneum fence. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. No Reservations necessary, Arrive 10 min early. 774-325-8972 10 to 11 AM - Book Signing with Leslie Linsley Meet the author of Christmas on Nantucket and other books at this book signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.
needed. We just need you. Meet at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. 8 AM - Wreath Workshop at Bartlett’s Farm Create a custom wreath to decorate your home or give as a gift. Bartlett’s provides supplies & instruction. Decorate a 12″ wreath with scallops shells, pine cones, berries, glitter sprays, fancy baubles, & more. Staff will be on-hand to answer questions & advise. Classes at 10 am & 12N. Register at BartlettsFarm.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2 mile, nonstop. exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets and lanes most visitors never find. Cash only; $25 ~ $20 65+ ~ $15 for teens ~ $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum Fence. 10 min early. no reservations necessary 774-325-8972
10 AM to 12:30 PM - See a Reindeer’s View of Nantucket Climb the tower of the First Congregational Church for an amazing view of Nantucket & have your photo taken with Santa’s reindeer. Treats & goodiesl. Donations benefit the Warming Place on Nantucket. First Congregational Church is a short block or two from downtown Nantucket at 62 Centre Street. nantucketfcc.org 10 AM to 3 PM - Shop Santa’s Village Meander through the Chamber’s Christmas Stroll Marketplace: food & beverages, handcrafted gifts & merchandise sold by Chamber members and non-profit organizations. In the Stop-n-Shop parking lot at the foot of Main Street.
9 AM to 7 PM - Stroll Wine Tasting, December Sale, & MAE Trunk Show Meet Sarah Mae Ettinger, former designer for Kate Spade & founder of MAE NY, & see her vintage-inspired cocktail dresses, coats, & frocks. Toast the holidays with an array of wines & bubbles to taste thru the weekend while finding thoughtful gifts & party provisions and shopping one-of-a-kind vintage pieces for men & women during CV’s December Sale. Current Vintage, downtown at 4 Easy St. 9:30 to 10:30 AM - All Ages: Holiday Wood Frames! This workshop combines the love of collage x wood as children will use a variety of raw materials & mixed media to create a Holiday Winter Scenes! (Ages 2+)
10 AM to 3 PM - ACK 4170™ Is Back On-Island for Stroll! Stop by the ACK 4170™ booth in the Stop-n-Shop parking lot at the foot of Main Street for fabulous holiday gifts: candles, jewelry, apparel, and gifts. 10 AM to 4 PM - Live Entertainment on Main Street Stop by the Main Street Stroll Stage to enjoy performances by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket, The Boys & Girls Club, Susan J. Berman, NCMC Vocalist, The Accidentals & Naturals, Nantucket Ballet, and more. A Nantucket Chamber event 10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Trees Visit the NHA’s Whaling Museum & stroll through dozens of creatively decorated trees staged around historic exhibits. 13 Broad Street. Tickets at nha.org continued on page 42
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10 AM to 4 PM - Stroll Weekend Pop-Up Members of the Artists Association of Nantucket will show recent work. Shop local at this pop-up in the Big Gallery, upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf. Nantucketarts.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Stroll Pearl Sale & Raffle: GS Hill Gallery 20% off Nantucket Pearl Co. earrings in the G.S. Hill Gallery, 40 Straight Wharf. And pick up a free ticket for their Annual Stroll Raffle (drawing on Dec. 2 at 4pm.) 10 AM to 5 PM - Personalize Your Cashmere at Serenella This holiday season celebrate love with a perfect occasion to offer your loved ones a gift with a personal touch at Serenella, 9 South Beach Street. Thru Dec. 3. 10 AM to 5 PM - Stroll Sale at Love Shack All jewelry in Love Shack’s shop at 10 Old South Wharf is 20% off this weekend. 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Book Signing with Hannah Reynolds Meet the author of Eight Nights of Flirting at this book signing at Nantucket Bookworks, 25 Broad Street 11 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Alison Barone Meet the author of Nantucket Nelly & the Rainbow Boat Race at this book signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 11 AM to 12 PM - Holiday Slime Class for Kids Kids make Slime while learning about measurements and the true science behind Slime making. Your house will stay clean while we make the mess! (age 2+) Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. $55: register at BarnabysNantucket.com 11 AM to 5 PM - Stroll Trunk Show Katherine Grover will be on-island with her stunning 24k jewelry. Shop for a unique, heirloom-quality gift this holiday season at this Trunk Show downtown in the Macy Warehouse, 12 Straight Wharf. 646-896-4013. 11:45 AM - Christmas Stroll Begins Nantucket's Town Crier will ring in Christmas Stroll and lead visitors to Straight Wharf to greet Santa Claus. A Nantucket Chamber of Commerce event 12 to 1 PM - Book Signing with Betsy Tyler Meet the author of A Thousand Leagues of Blue at this book signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 12 to 1 PM - Santa Claus Comes to Town Watch Santa arrive via Coast Guard cutter, & join the parade as it travels up Main Street & across Centre to the NHA Whaling Museum. A Nantucket Chamber event 1 to 2 PM - Book Signing with Nathaniel Philbrick Meet the author of In the Heart of the Sea, Travels with George, and many other books at this book signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 1 to 2 PM - Santa Meet & Greet Meet & take photos with Santa at the Nantucket Whaling Museum. Bring letters to the North Pole to drop in Santa's mailbox. A Nantucket Chamber event 1 PM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 3 pm 2 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com 2 PM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour (ages 13+) Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mile, 80 min. walking tour ages 13+. Arrive 10 min. early at Federal & India sts, by the Atheneum fence. $25 ~ $20 for 65+ ~ $15 for teens. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. 774-325-8972 2 to 3 PM - Book Signing with Nancy Thayer Meet the author of All the Days of Summer and A Very Nantucket Christmas at this book signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 2 to 4 PM - Stroll Celebrations at Susan Lister Locke Gallery Come Celebrate with us on Saturday of Stroll weekend! Santa will be in the Gallery from 2-4 for photo ops & wish lists. Enjoy special Flash Sales when the bell rings! Also featuring the wonderful artwork of Anne Marie Bratton. The Susan Lister Locke Gallery, on the waterfront at 28 Easy Street. 2:30 PM - Ugly Sweater Contest Join the Chamber at the top of Main Street with honorary judge Santa Claus! You know you have one, so why not get a prize for wearing it? Get ready to strut your stuff at 3pm! A Nantucket Chamber event 3 to 4 PM - Book Signing with Jacquelyn Mitchard Meet the author of An Inconvenient Scandal and The Deep End of the Ocean at this book signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 3 to 4 PM - Holiday Bags or Stockings x Patches + Slime for Ages 5+ Holiday Crafts at Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. $55: register at BarnabysNantucket.com 4:30 PM - Community Caroling on Main Street Join the island’s Victorian Carolers for a sing-along on the steps of Pacific National
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Bank on Main Street to close another amazing Christmas Stroll Saturday. 4:30 to 5:30 PM - Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand Meet the author of The Five-Star Weekend, The Winter Street Series, and many other novels at this book signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 5 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route The most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket 1 mile; 80 minutes. $25; $20 for 65+ ~ $15 for teens ~ $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at corner of Federal & India sts. by Atheneum fence 10 min early. 774-325-8972 6 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at The Brotherhood The Brotherhood hosts live music every Friday & Saturday night. Stay a while after dinner or stop in for libations while you listen.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, with groves & small forests. Reserve a spot at WalkNantucket.com 8 AM - Wreath Workshop at Bartlett’s Farm Create a custom wreath to decorate your home or give as a gift. Bartlett’s provides supplies & instruction. Decorate a 12″ wreath with scallops shells, pine cones, berries, glitter sprays, fancy baubles, & more. Staff will be on-hand to answer questions & advise. Classes at 10 am & 12N. Register at BartlettsFarm.com 9:30 to 10:30 AM - Holiday Fairy Homes for Ages 3+ Children design & create a special home for the holidays incorporating miniature elements using mixed media, recycled, and raw materials. Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. $55: register at BarnabysNantucket.com 10 AM - First of Advent Worship Celebration Enjoy beautiful music, candlelight, and warm welcome at this worship and we enter Advent Season. Sunday School for children; coffee and treats following the service. First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. nantucketfcc.org 10 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point 2-1/2 mi, 1 hr. exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes. End at White Elephant Hotel. Cash Only, $25. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early. No reservations necessary. 774-325-8972 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM to 4 PM - Stroll Weekend Pop-Up Members of the Artists Association of Nantucket will show recent work. Shop local at this pop-up in the Big Gallery, upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf. Nantucketarts.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Personalize Your Cashmere at Serenella This holiday season celebrate love with a perfect occasion to offer your loved ones a gift with a personal touch at Serenella, 9 South Beach Street. Thru Dec. 3. 10 AM to 6 PM - MAE Trunk Show & CV Sale Meet Sarah Mae Ettinger, former designer for Kate Spade & founder of MAE NY, and peruse her vintage-inspired cocktail dresses, coats, and frocks. Find thoughtful gifts & party provisions and shop one-of-a-kind vintage pieces for men & women during the CV December Sale. Current Vintage, downtown at 4 Easy Street. 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Ages 3+: Holiday Sailor’s Valentines Holiday crafts at Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. $55: register at BarnabysNantucket.com 1 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike part of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com 1 PM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by this magical island on this 1/2-mi, 80-min stroll. $25, $20 for seniors (65+), $15 for teens, $10 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fences. Arrive 10 min early; no reservations necessary 774-329-8972 2:30 to 4:30 PM - Sugar Plum Social An enchanting afternoon filled with delightful treats, music, and merriment. Enjoy a delicious menu of finger sandwitches, pastries, and tea curated by Lemon Press, and mingle with some of your favorite characters from the Nantucket Nutcracker! Photo Ops, Raffle, Silent Auction, a special Nutcracker Preview, and more. Tickets: $20; $10 for children at nantucketdancetheater.org/events 5 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route The most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket 1 mile; 80 minutes. $25; $20 seniors (65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at the corner of Federal and India sts. outside Atheneum fence 10 min early. 774-325-8972 5:30 to 6:30 PM - Beginners Ukulele Drop-In Free Learn how to tune and play basic chords. No instrument? No problem. NCMC has a few you can use. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Center Street. continued on page 43
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 4 8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466 8 AM to 4 PM - Story Walk: Winter: A Solstice Story Read A Solstice Story by Keley E. Gross & illustrated by Renate Liwska in the Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 10 to 10:30 AM - Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga Start the day playfully connecting to our bodies and our little ones. Move, stretch, and breathe together. Limited to 1 caregiver per child. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Home for the Holidays A stained-glass exhibit featuring hundreds of illuminated miniatures with thousands of pieces of hand-made lamp work including glass animals, trees, sleighs, and bicycles. In the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org 1 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor also has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove & get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 8 AM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466 10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Trees Visit the NHA’s Whaling Museum & stroll through dozens of creatively decorated trees staged around historic exhibits. 13 Broad Street. Tickets at nha.org 1 to 3 PM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466 5:15 to 6:15 PM - Mindful History: Meditation and Breathwork with Andrew Viselli Join Andrew Viselli for meditation and breathwork at the Greater Light, 8 Howard Street. $20 instructor Fee. NHA.org 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Open Mic Night at Nantucket Atheneum First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall! Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s weasternmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. One of the longer hikes Nantucket Walkabout does. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466 10 to 11 AM - NCMC Celtic Flow Session Bring your instrument & play tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Nova Scotia, & beyond—have fun playing music together. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St. 508-228-3352. NantucketMusic.org 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 1 PM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy soi: a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466 3 to 4 PM - Free Library Legos for Kids in Grades 1-5 Join in for some creative construction: The Atheneum will supply the LEGOs. We’ll take a picture of you + your masterpiece. Limited space. NantucketAtheneum.org 3:30 to 5:30 PM - Youth Craft & Design Club: Book Binding This program is hosted in collaboration with the Nantucket Whaling Museum, as part of a crafting event series for teens this fall. Join us on Wednesdays in November & December to marble paper, weave bangle bracelets, & more. Today at Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 6 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Table Top Game Night One table devoted to a rotating selection of games + one table for Dungeons & Dragons (limited seating for D&D) Game Night is open to everyone age 13+ in the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Atheneum’s Free Knitting Group A fun, relaxed place to share your projects with like-minded people or learn new techniques. Attendees will be required to wear a mask at all times. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 8 AM - Coskata Pond & Woods with Nantucket Walkabout A 3-mile hike mostly over sand, this hike is a fascinating exploration of the begin-
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nings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats: tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com 9:30 to 10 AM - Toddler Time Children up to 3 years old Short stories, fingerplays, & songs designed to foster pre-literacy skills. Space limited: tickets at the Weezie Desk when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 10:30 to 11 AM - Free Preschool Story Time for Age 3+ Story time featuring new and classic stories, fingerplays, and songs. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 1 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 5 PM - Team Trivia at Cisco Brewers Trivia contest at Nantucket’s favorite brewery, Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 7 PM - NCMC Rock Band After school program for kids to get a feel for being in a band & get their jam on! Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St. 508-228-3352 6:30 to 7:30 PM - Free “Look Up” at Loines Join MMA’s astronomers for a tour of Nantucket’s night sky: moon, planets, stars, nebulae, & distant galaxies. Registration is required at mariamitchell.org
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, with groves & small forests. Reserve a spot at WalkNantucket.com 10 to 11 AM - NCMC Music & Movement for Up to Age 5 Songs, rhymes, & stories in English and Spanish for kids & their caretakers. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St. NantucketMusic.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Trees Visit the NHA’s Whaling Museum & stroll through dozens of creatively decorated trees staged around historic exhibits. 13 Broad Street. Tickets at nha.org 1 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 4 to 6 PM - Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Farm A cheese & wine lovefest put on by Bartlett’s Wine team: sample wine & cheese hand selected by the experts! Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 5:30 PM - Dreamland Stage Company Presents Madeline’s Christmas Live Theatre at The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. NantucketDreamland.org 6 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 6 to 8 PM - Parents’ Night out & Free Sing-a-Long for Ages 5+ The Nantucket Community Music Center offers themed Sing-a-Longs for ages 5+. perfect timing to drop off your little ones for fun + pizza and then go out to dinner. Tonight: sing along with Beauty & the Beast. Sign up at nantucketmusic.org. 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at The Brotherhood The Brotherhood hosts live music every Friday & Saturday night. Stay a while after dinner or stop in for libations while you listen.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 8 AM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike part of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Mindful History: Vinyasa Flow yoga with Chip Davis Join us for a museum-based experience focusing on connecting participants with our exhibitions & more. Greater Light, 8 Howard Street. Register at NHA.org 9:45 to 10:15 AM - Nanpuppets at the Atheneum Join Lizza and her puppet friends for fun in the garden. Bring a blanket to sit on Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Mammal Rescue Training Do you want to help marine animals? Learn when to respond and when to leave an animal be. Registration required: NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Trees Visit the NHA’s Whaling Museum & stroll through dozens of creatively decorated trees staged around historic exhibits. 13 Broad Street. Tickets at nha.org 1 to 3 PM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466. continued on page 44
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4 PM - Dreamland Stage Company Presents Madeline’s Christmas Live Theatre at The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. NantucketDreamland.org 6 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 7 PM - Winter House DJ Series Join us for a series of very special Saturday evenings at The Dreamland this winter featuring DJ Pete Ahern. Cash bar. Tickets are very limited: $35 + $3 service fee The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. NantucketDreamland.org 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at The Brotherhood The Brotherhood hosts live music every Friday & Saturday night. Stay a while after dinner or stop in for libations while you listen.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on interest. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466. 8 to 10 AM - Sunday Fried Chicken Dinner from Company of the Cauldron Order a bucket of their famous fried chicken + sides before 10 am today from CompanyoftheCauldron.com for same day pickup to enjoy a feast at home. 1 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor also has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. & get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466. 2 PM - Dreamland Stage Company Presents Madeline’s Christmas Live Theatre at The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. NantucketDreamland.org 4 PM - Holiday Sing-a-long Sing your heart out in the Old North Vestry of First Congregational Church at this good, old-fashioned sing-a-long featuring your favorite Christmas carols. Children of all ages are welcome. Hot cider and treats after the singing. First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. nantucketfcc.org 5:30 to 6:30 PM - Beginners Ukulele Drop-In Free Learn how to tune and play basic chords. No instrument? No problem. NCMC has a few you can use. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Center Street.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy, soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with much to teach. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 8 AM to 4 PM - Story Walk: Winter: A Solstice Story Read A Solstice Story by Keley E. Gross & illustrated by Renate Liwska in the Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 10 to 10:30 AM - Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga Start the day playfully connecting to our bodies & our little ones. Move, stretch, & breathe together. 1 caregiver per child. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Home for the Holidays A stained-glass exhibit featuring hundreds of illuminated miniatures with thousands of pieces of hand-made lamp work including glass animals, trees, sleighs, and bicycles. In the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org 1 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and
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contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 8 AM - Coskata Pond & Woods with Nantucket Walkabout A 3-mile hike mostly over sand, this hike is a fascinating exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats: tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com 10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Trees Visit the NHA’s Whaling Museum & stroll through dozens of creatively decorated trees staged around historic exhibits. 13 Broad Street. Tickets at nha.org 1 PM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands, now dominated by pitch pines, with groves & small forests. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Open Mic Night! Come join us for an evening of fun with Atheneum’s Open Mic Night! First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall! Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s weasternmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. One of the longer hikes Nantucket Walkabout does. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466. 10 to 11 AM - NCMC Celtic Flow Session Bring your instrument & play tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Nova Scotia, & beyond—have fun playing music together. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St. 508-228-3352. NantucketMusic.org 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 1 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466. 3 to 4 PM - Free Library Legos for Kids in Grades 1-5 Join in for some creative construction: The Atheneum will supply the LEGOs. We’ll take a picture of you + your masterpiece. Limited space. NantucketAtheneum.org 3:30 to 5:30 PM - Youth Craft & Design Club: Woven Bangles This program is hosted in collaboration with the Nantucket Atheneum, as part of a crafting event series for teens this fall. Tonight at Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org 6 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Table Top Game Night One table devoted to a rotating selection of games + one table for Dungeons & Dragons (limited seating for D&D) Game Night is open to everyone age 13+ in the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Atheneum’s Free Knitting Group A fun, relaxed place to share your projects with like-minded people or learn new techniques. Attendees will be required to wear a mask at all times. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 8 to 10 AM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466. 9:30 to 10 AM - Toddler Time Children up to 3 years old Short stories, fingerplays, & songs designed to foster pre-literacy skills. Space is limited: tickets at the Weezie Desk when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Trees Visit the NHA’s Whaling Museum & stroll through dozens of creatively decorated trees staged around historic exhibits. 13 Broad Street. Tickets at nha.org 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10:30 to 11 AM - Free Preschool Story Time for Age 3+ Story time featuring new and classic stories, fingerplays, and songs. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 1 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows, & get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466. 5 PM - Team Trivia at Cisco Brewers continued on page 45
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Trivia contest at Nantucket’s favorite brewery, Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 7 PM - NCMC Rock Band After school program for kids to get a feel for being in a band & get their jam on! Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St.. 508-228-3352 5:30 PM - Dreamland Stage Company Presents Madeline’s Christmas Live Theatre at The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. NantucketDreamland.org
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 8 AM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet with a small walkway. Hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com 10 to 11 AM - NCMC Music & Movement for Up to Age 5 Songs, rhymes, & stories in English and Spanish for kids & their caretakers. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St. NantucketMusic.org 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Trees Visit the NHA’s Whaling Museum & stroll through dozens of creatively decorated trees staged around historic exhibits. 13 Broad Street. Tickets at nha.org 1 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on interest. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466. 5:30 PM - Dreamland Stage Company Presents Madeline’s Christmas Live Theatre at The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. NantucketDreamland.org 6 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at The Brotherhood The Brotherhood hosts live music every Friday & Saturday night. Stay a while after dinner or stop in for libations while you listen.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 8 AM - Coskata Pond & Woods with Nantucket Walkabout A 3-mile hike mostly over sand, this hike is a fascinating exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats: tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com 9:45 to 10:15 AM - Nanpuppets at the Atheneum Join Lizza and her puppet friends for some fun in the garden. Bring a blanket to sit on. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 1 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com 4 PM - Dreamland Stage Company Presents Madeline’s Christmas Live Theatre at The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. NantucketDreamland.org 5 PM - The 10th Annual Nantucket Nutcracker The Nantucket Nutcracker, presented by Nantucket Dance Theater and the students of Nantucket Ballet, is a shorter, family-friendly version of the beloved holiday classic. Watch Clara as she encounters dancing snowflakes, candies, and life-size dolls. Let the music of Tchaikovsky, paired with dancers of all ages, transport your family into the magical land of the sweets. Tickets $25; Kids $10 at nantucketdancetheater.org/events 6 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at The Brotherhood The Brotherhood hosts live music every Friday & Saturday night. Stay a while after dinner or stop in for libations while you listen.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, with groves & small forests. Book at WalkNantucket.com 11:30 AM - Brunch with Santa A magical Christmas brunch at Breeze, where kids can have a meet & greet with Santa and guests enjoy brunch classics & holiday inspired cocktails. In the Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. Reservations at TheNantucketHotel.com 1 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike part of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com 2 PM - The 10th Annual Nantucket Nutcracker The Nantucket Nutcracker, presented by Nantucket Dance Theater and the students
of Nantucket Ballet, is a shorter, family-friendly version of the beloved holiday classic. Join Clara as she encounters dancing snowflakes, candies, and life-size dolls. Let the music of Tchaikovsky, paired with dancers of all ages, transport your family into the magical land of the sweets. Tickets $25; Kids $10 at nantucketdancetheater.org/events 2 PM - Dreamland Stage Company Presents Madeline’s Christmas Live Theatre at The Dreamland, 17 S. Water St. Tickets: NantucketDreamland.org 5:30 to 6:30 PM - Beginners Ukulele Drop-In Free Learn how to tune and play basic chords. No instrument? No problem. NCMC has a few you can use. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Center Street.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18 8 to 10 AM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Book at WalkNantucket.com 8 AM to 4 PM - Story Walk: Winter: A Solstice Story Read A Solstice Story by Keley E. Gross & illustrated by Renate Liwska in the Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Home for the Holidays A stained-glass exhibit featuring hundreds of illuminated miniatures with thousands of pieces of hand-made lamp work including glass animals, trees, sleighs, and bicycles. In the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org 1 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 8 AM - Coskata Pond & Woods with Nantucket Walkabout A 3-mile hike mostly over sand, this hike is a fascinating exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats: tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh. Book at WalkNantucket.com 10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Trees Visit the NHA’s Whaling Museum & stroll through dozens of creatively decorated trees staged around historic exhibits. 13 Broad Street. Tickets at nha.org continued on page 46
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1 PM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet with a small walkway. Hike is close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com 5:15 to 6:15 PM - Mindful History: Qi Gong with Heidi Drew Join Heidi Drew for meditation and energy work in the Greater Light, 8 Howard Street. $20 instructor fee. Register at NHA.org 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Open Mic Night at Nantucket Atheneum First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s weasternmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. One of the longer hikes Nantucket Walkabout does. Book at WalkNantucket.com 10 to 11 AM - NCMC Celtic Flow Session Bring your instrument & play tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Nova Scotia, & beyond—have fun playing music together. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St. 508-228-3352. NantucketMusic.org 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 1 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove & get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. Book at WalkNantucket.com 6 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Table Top Game Night One table devoted to a rotating selection of games + one table for Dungeons & Dragons (limited seating for D&D) Game Night is open to everyone age 13+ in the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Atheneum’s Free Knitting Group A fun, relaxed place to share your projects with like-minded people or learn new techniques. Attendees will be required to wear a mask at all times. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, with groves & small forests. Book at WalkNantucket.com 10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Trees Visit the NHA’s Whaling Museum & stroll through dozens of creatively decorated trees staged around historic exhibits. 13 Broad Street. Tickets at nha.org 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 1 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This Polpis property shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com 508-422-7466 5 to 7 PM - NCMC Rock Band A cool after school program for kids to get a feel for being in a band and get their jam on! Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St.. NantucketMusic.org
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 8 AM - Coskata Pond & Woods with Nantucket Walkabout A 3-mile hike mostly over sand, this hike is a fascinating exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats: tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh. Book at WalkNantucket.com 508-422-7466 10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Trees Visit the NHA’s Whaling Museum & stroll through dozens of creatively decorated trees staged around historic exhibits. 13 Broad Street. Tickets at nha.org 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 1 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike part of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com 508-422-7466
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6 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at The Brotherhood The Brotherhood hosts live music every Friday & Saturday night. Stay a while after dinner or stop in for libations while you listen.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on interest. Book at WalkNantucket.com 508-422-7466 10 AM - The Luna Walk (A.K.A. “Fabulous Mansions”) You’ll be over the moon after going on this 3-mile, 75 minute, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary that follows in the footsteps of Luna (Nantucket’s most physically fit dog) thru Lily Pond Park, past Oldest House and The Fabulous mansions of The Cliff & Brant Point. Arrive 9:50 am at corner of Federal & India st. by the Atheneum fence. $25 Cash Only. No reservations necessary. 774-325-8972 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 1 to 3 PM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Book at WalkNantucket.com 508-422-7466 4 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route The most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket 1 mile; 80 minutes. $25; $20 seniors (65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at the corner of Federal and India sts. outside Atheneum fence 10 min early. 774-325-8972 6 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at The Brotherhood The Brotherhood hosts live music every Friday & Saturday night. Stay a while after dinner or stop in for libations while you listen.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s weasternmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. One of Nantucket Walkabout’s longer hikes. Book at WalkNantucket.com 508-422-7466 10 AM - Morning Worship at First Congregational Church Join us for a Christmas Eve morning worship service in the Old North Vestry at First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. nantucketfcc.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Trees Visit the NHA’s Whaling Museum & stroll through dozens of creatively decorated trees staged around historic exhibits. 13 Broad Street. Tickets at nha.org 1 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This Polpis property shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com 508-422-7466 3 PM - Chamber Red Ticket Drawing Gather on Main Street for the annual Red Ticket Drawing. Ticket holders must be present to win: one $5,000 prize and several $1,000 prizes. Main Street will be closed to cars, so park elsewhere and walk in. Dress for the weather! A Nantucket Chamber of Commerce Event. 4 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route The most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket 1 mile; 80 minutes. $25; $20 seniors (65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at the corner of Federal and India sts. outside Atheneum fence 10 min early. 774-325-8972 5 PM - Family friendly Christmas Eve at First Congregational Church A family friendly Christmas Eve service led by the animals of the manger in the Old North Vestry at First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. nantucketfcc.org 5 to 8:45 PM - Christmas Eve Dinner at Breeze Let us give you the time to embrace the pleasure of fine dining with your family— celebrate Christmas Eve with a holiday feast: appetizer, entree and dessert. Bring the family together around our table and celebrate the spirit of the season in our grand ballroom and over drinks by the fire pits on our front porch. Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar, 77 Easton Street. Reservations at TheNantucketHotel.com 7 PM - Traditional Candlelight Service at First Congregational Church A beautiful candlelight Christmas Eve service in the Old North Vestry at First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. nantucketfcc.org
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25: MERRY CHRISTMAS! 8 AM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. Hike is close continued on page 47
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to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466 8 AM to 4 PM - Story Walk: Winter: A Solstice Story Read A Solstice Story by Keley E. Gross & illustrated by Renate Liwska in the Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Home for the Holidays A stained-glass exhibit featuring hundreds of illuminated miniatures with thousands of pieces of hand-made lamp work including glass animals, trees, sleighs, and bicycles. In the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org 1 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on interest. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466 4 to 8:45 PM - Christmas Dinner at Breeze Let us give you the time to embrace the pleasure of fine dining with your family— celebrate Christmas with a holiday feast: appetizer, entree and dessert. Bring the family together around our table and celebrate the spirit of the season in our grand ballroom and over drinks by the fire pits on our front porch. Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar, 77 Easton Street. Reservations at TheNantucketHotel.com
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26 8 AM - Coskata Pond & Woods with Nantucket Walkabout A 3-mi hike mostly over sand, this is a fascinating exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats: tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466 10 AM - Maestro Exercise Walk (a.k.a. “Historic Mansions”) Follow in the footsteps of Maestro (the island’s most dashing Doberman) on a 2-mi non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past beautiful historic homes and America’s oldest windmill. Cash only: $25 (20-64) ~$20 for 65+ ~ $15 for teens ~ $10 for ages 7-12. Meet 10 min early at the corner of Federal & India sts. by the Atheneum fence. No Reservations Necessary. 774-325-8972 10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Trees Visit the NHA’s Whaling Museum & stroll through dozens of creatively decorated trees staged around historic exhibits. 13 Broad Street. Tickets at nha.org 1 PM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with much to teach. Book at WalkNantucket.com
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s weasternmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers, least terns and American oystercatchers during the summer and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. One of Nantucket Walkabout’s longer hikes. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466 10 AM - The Luna Walk (A.K.A. “Fabulous Mansions”) You’ll be over the moon after going on this 3 mile, 75 minute, non-stop exercise walk - with historic commentary - that follows in the footsteps of Luna (Nantucket’s most physically fit dog) thru Lily Pond Park, past the Oldest House, and past The Fabulous mansions of The Cliff and Brant Point. Please arrive 9:50 AM at the corner of Federal and India st. outside the Atheneum fence. $25 Cash Only. No reservations necessary. 774-325-8972 10 to 11 AM - NCMC Celtic Flow Session Bring your instrument & play tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Nova Scotia, & beyond—have fun playing music together. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St. 508-228-3352. NantucketMusic.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Trees Visit the NHA’s Whaling Museum & stroll through dozens of creatively decorated trees staged around historic exhibits. 13 Broad Street. Tickets at nha.org 1 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This property shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466 6 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Table Top Game Night One table devoted to a rotating selection of games + one table for Dungeons & Dragons (limited seating for D&D) Game Night is open to everyone age 13+ in the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Atheneum’s Free Knitting Group A fun, relaxed place to share your projects with like-minded people or learn new techniques. Attendees will be required to wear a mask at all times. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28 8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on interest. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466
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10 AM - Maestro Exercise Walk (a.k.a. “Historic Mansions”) Follow in the footsteps of Maestro (the island’s most dashing Doberman) on a 2-mi non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past beautiful historic homes and America’s oldest windmill. Cash only: $25 (ages 20-64) ~$20 for 65+ ~ $15 for teens ~ $10 for ages 7-12. Meet 10 min early at the corner of Federal & India sts. by the Atheneum fence. No Reservations Necessary. 774-325-8972 10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Trees Visit the NHA’s Whaling Museum & stroll through dozens of creatively decorated trees staged around historic exhibits. 13 Broad Street. Tickets at nha.org 1 to 3 PM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466 5 to 7 PM - NCMC Rock Band After school program for kids to get a feel for being in a band & get their jam on! Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St. NantucketMusic.org
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29 8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, with groves & small forests. Reserve a spot at WalkNantucket.com 10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Trees Visit the NHA’s Whaling Museum & stroll through dozens of creatively decorated trees staged around historic exhibits. 13 Broad Street. Tickets at nha.org 1 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout With salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor also has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove& gives a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 4 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route The most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket 1 mile; 80 minutes. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at the corner of Federal and India sts. outside Atheneum fence 10 min early. 774-325-8972 6 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at The Brotherhood The Brotherhood hosts live music every Friday & Saturday night. Stay a while after dinner or stop in for libations while you listen.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 8 AM - Coskata Pond & Woods with Nantucket Walkabout A 3-mile hike mostly over sand, this hike is a fascinating exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats: tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com 10 AM to 4 PM - Festival of Trees Visit the NHA’s Whaling Museum & stroll through dozens of creatively decorated trees staged around historic exhibits. 13 Broad Street. Tickets at nha.org 1 PM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy soil: a fascinating island ecosystem with much to teach. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466 6 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at The Brotherhood The Brotherhood hosts live music every Friday & Saturday night. Stay a while after dinner or stop in for libations while you listen.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on interest. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466 1 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike part of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466 8 PM - New Year’s Eve Gala at The Nantucket The NYE Gala will include light bites and dessert display. 2 complimentary toasts included in ticket price. DJ Billy Voss + Joe on the drums. Evening celebratory attire! Nantucket Hotel & Resort, 77 Easton St. Tickets at TheNantucketHotel.com
MONDAY, JANUARY 1 11 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s weasternmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. One of Nantucket Walkabout’s longer hikes. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466
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