Yesterday's Island/Today's Nantucket, Vol. 53, Issue #9, July 19 - 27, 2023

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Thought, Fun, & Songs: Weekend at the Library

Formed in 1834 as a private, membership organization, the Nantucket Atheneum has had eight librarians in its storied history, beginning with famous astronomer Maria Mitchell. Nantucket’s Great Fire of 1846 destroyed the former building and virtually all of the library’s collections. The Atheneum was rebuilt on the same site in 1847 and became a free public library in 1900. A significant renovation of the Atheneum building took place in 1996, including the addition of the Weezie Library for Children. Since becoming a free, public library, the Nantucket Atheneum has served our island community, promoting reading and education through books, educational activities, talks and lectures, concerts, and as a place to gather and learn together.

Summer is a brief magical window when new Atheneum members and friends can celebrate and support the mission of our island’s public library. With the majority of Atheneum funding provided from donations, the leadership decided to bring their major fundraiser home to India Street in a fun and exciting way. Weekend at the Library is the type of event that reflects the diversity of ages and in-

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photo contest entry by Richard Pettibone of New Milford, CT

Swimming to Benefit On-Island Cancer Care

Swim Across America Nantucket kicks off its annual swim on Saturday, July 22nd at 8 am at Jetties Beach. The Swim is a summer highlight and a moving experience that is not to be missed. Year-round and summer residents are invited to join the Swim, which features a kid’s splash, a quarter-, half-, and one-mile distances. More than 400 swimmers and volunteers gather to meet (and possibly exceed) a goal to raise $600,000 to aid those who face cancer. As of press time, SSA Nantucket 2023 is more than three-quarters of the way to that goal. The money raised from this event is used to support Nantucket Cottage Hospital’s oncology and palliative care services.

Oncology and palliative care services are offered by the Nantucket Cottage Hospital largely due to the funds raised from the Swim. Oncologists come to our island from Massachusetts General Brigham, giving Nantucket patients an academic level of care in our rural community hospital, saving them time, stress, and money by not having to travel to the mainland. Palliative care services are procontinued on page 16

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Countdown Is On Til August Blues

by Steve “Tuna” Tornovish

Blues music is about the realities of life. It expresses the ebb and flow of our human emotions, focusing mostly on the melancholy. When we’re sad, we have the blues. When we want to move away from that sadness, we can chase the blues away with music. Musically, it’s the famous 1-3-5 chord progression and a call and response lyric. But here on Nantucket, we’re often chasing the blues and trying our best to catch them. Never more so than this August, as the inaugural August Blues fishing tournament is ready to hit the Nantucket inshore fishing community.

August Chotkowski, known to so many of us as Augie, turns 27 years old on the third of August, 2023. Augie has a condition known as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Not one to be bound down by his situation, Augie is always on the move in his motorized chair. His sister Honor puts it best: “DMD is a disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. Despite the challenges presented by this condition, August continues to exhibit a spirit that is nothing short of inspiring. Look for him blazing a trail on the island’s bike paths, hanging with his pals at the local car wash, volunteering at Nantucket High School, or advocating for all people with disabilities as a member of the Commission on Disability. If you see him, don’t forget to honk and say hi!”

Dr. Greg Chotkowski, Augie’s father, is an avid Nantucket fisherman. He left New York City and opened his oral surgery practice on the island in 2019. In the spring of 2020, Greg participated in his first Spring Sea Run Opener tournament. He was, as they say, hooked. Fishing soon became therapy for Greg. He learned the various locations and methods necessary to catch striped bass and bluefish. In three short years, Greg has made himself one of the top Nantucket beach fishermen by putting in a lot of early morning hours on the island shores.

& Entertainment

THURSDAY, JULY 20

STORYWALK: WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A ROCK?

Stop by the Atheneum garden and check out the new StoryWalk: What Can You Do With a Rock by Pat Zietlow Miller. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim

Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30pm and at sunset.

10 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour

Learn what life was like in the late 1800s during the Whaling Era & see remaining historic landmarks. Book at nantucketbywater.com or call 508-228-7037.

10 AM - Barrett’s Tours

Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1 & 3 pm

10 AM - Cruise with Ack Sail

A Nantucket sailing charter or harbor cruise for up to 17 passenges. Celebrate engagements, weddings, family reunions, or special time spent with good friends. Call 508-423-9985 or acksail.com. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset.

10 AM to 3:30 PM - Special Free Museum Activity Drop In: Sailing, Stitching, Sewing

A free, fun activity to do with the family at the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum: learn how sailors repair sails & how to upcycle old sails and rope! 158 Polpis Road; free Shipwreck Shuttle from 25 Federal St starting at 9:30 am.

10 AM to 3:30 PM - Free Family Activities at Shipwreck Museum

Unique outdoor activities featuring nautical crafts, marine science, rescue demonstrations, & more. Outside on the grounds of the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road; free shuttle departs from 25 Federal St starting at 9:30 am.

10 AM to 5 PM - Hands on History: Collage Postcards: for Ages 5-12

Learn about Nantucket history with guided craft activities. Create a souvenir to keep or mail to a friend using cut paper collage to create a unique postcard. Free with museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. nha.org

11 AM to 12 PM - Getting Slime-y! for Ages 6+

This class is all things messy: kids will make their own batch of Slime while learning about measurements & the science behind slime making. This class will ensure that your house will stay clean while we take care of the mess! $58. Reserve a spot at BarnabysNantucket.com ~ 508-680-1553.

11 AM to 3 PM - NHA Free Summer Site Series

Join Historical Assn. at the Old Jail, 15R Vestal Street for family friendly crafts, demos, & talks that bring the unique history of this historic site to life. nha.org

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

Relax on a narrated tour of the inner harbor & enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour with Island Tours

A narrated tour of historic sites in town: Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

A 2-1/2 hr tour of the west end of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett’s Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington st. or at Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

12 PM - Free Noonday Concert

Organ recital by Isaiah Williams in the Unitarian Universalist Church, 11 Orange St.

12 PM - Free Tour of Brant Point Hatchery

Tours last 45 minutes with 15 minutes for questions at the end. Parking can be challenging: it’s best to walk to the hatchery at Brant Point Beach. Sign up at linktr.ee/NRD_ACK

12:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond in sight of an active osprey nest. 110 Eel Point Rd. Tickets at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466.

Since 1959 – A series of concerts by internationally acclaimed musicians

Tuesdays at 7pm in St. Paul’s Church, 20 Fair St. Doors open at 6:30pm.

July 25

David Wolfe baritone

Tickets are $30, free for children under 18, at the door or sold in advance at the Antiques Depot at 2 South Beach St.

”Meet the Artists" is a free & informal gathering on Monday evenings at 5pm at the Great Hall of the Atheneum, 1 India Street.

Both buildings are handicap accessible. Limited on-site parking.

CELEBRATING 53 YEARS!

yesterdaysisland.com

Box 626 Nantucket, MA 02554 • 508-228-9165 • Fax: 508-228-1348

Suzanne M. Daub - Publisher & Editor Eleni Sinnis - Editorial Assistant

Writers - Robert P. Barsanti, Dr. Sarah T. Bois, Steve Tornovish

Production & Design - Sarah Morneau

Jonathan Gmeinder piano

They’re Here... Portuguese Man-o-War

by Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois, PhD Director of Research & Education at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation

Last weekend, the first Portuguese Man-o-War of the season were spotted off of Cisco and Ladies Beaches. By the time this article is printed, I expect there will have been more sightings.

Known for its vibrant blue and pink colors, Portuguese Man-o-War has a gasfilled bag on top with tentacles that can extend up to 30 feet in length. During the day, the Man-o-War tentacles coil up, and appear thicker and shorter, but when they fish for prey at night, the tentacles extend out further, difficult to avoid for a swimmer.

Counter to popular belief, Portuguese Man-o-War are actually not a jellyfish as all, but rather a siphonophore. A siphonophore is unusual in that it is comprised of a colony of specialized, genetically identical individuals called zooids (sort of like clones) with various forms and functions, all working together as one. According to NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), “Each of the four specialized parts of a man o’ war is responsible for a specific task, such as floating, capturing prey, feeding, and reproduction.” The pneumatophore is the balloon-like structure that is visible above the water line. It is filled with atmospheric gasses, primarily carbon monoxide. The dactylozooids are tentacles filled with venom-filled nematocysts. They sting predators and capture prey. The gastrozooids are tentacles that digest food and nutrients coming into the organism. Lastly, the gonozooids are tentacles that serve a reproductive function.

There is no propulsion device, such as fins, and the Man-o-War travel only by tides, currents, and winds. The pneumatophore (the balloon-like top part) can act like a small sail catching the breeze. This is why they are often found on the beach in the wrack line; they can’t really avoid the shore.

Their tentacles contain stinging microscopic capsules loaded with coiled, barbed tubes that deliver venom capable of paralyzing small fish and crustaceans. The sting isn’t deadly to people, but it packs a punch that can cause welts on exposed skin.

Portuguese Man-o-War are generally found in larger numbers further south. But they have a broad distribution and can be found in the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and even the Caribbean Sea. They typically live in tropical or subtropical climates in coastal and open-ocean environments. Occasionally, some colonies have even been observed in Irish and British coastal waters when they float on the currents or in the gusts of wind as far north as the Bay of Fundy in Canada. More sightings of the Portuguese Man-o-War in northern waters are anticipated as ocean warming continues.

On Nantucket, we typically have reports of a few each year, but the past couple of years we’ve seen greater numbers. Last year, several beaches were closed because of the “hazardous marine life” including Man-o-War and related jellyfish species.

Why so many all of a sudden? As ocean temperatures begin to rise on average due to global climate change, the Portuguese Man-o-War population has also begun to rise in number.

June 2023’s global average temperature was the hottest June on record and

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Sail Endeavor

a Nantucket tradition. established 1982

Private Charters Per Person Fares

Captain James Genthner

Slip #1015 • Straight Wharf

508-228-5585

EndeavorSailing.com

2-HOUR GUIDED WILDERNES

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Events & Entertainment

2 to 3 PM - Nature Story Hour

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Designed for the young explorer: an MMA educator will read a nature or science related book, introduce an MMA’s animal friend, & make a craft of play games. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. $15: Register at MariaMitchell.org

2 to 3:30 PM - Earth Story Walk and Talk for Adults

Join MMA’s scientist-in-residence, Dr. Rich Blundell on a journey through the story of planet Earth. Each stride of this 2.9-mi walk accounts for about 1 million years of Earth & human history. Pre-registration required at Mariamitchell.org.

4 to 4:45 PM - Free Teen Yoga

Learn mindful movement strategies to stretch an&d strengthen muscles + calming mindfulness & strategies to reduce stress and connect to joy. No experience needed. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. NantucketAtheneum.org

4 to 7 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring Dub Apocalypse at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 to 7 PM - Hostetler Gallery Art & Wine Sensory Experience

Wine tasting meets art show- Women made wines to experience with Women focused art. Alyssa Fortin Photography and Donna Isham Paintings, Wines curated by Current Vintage. Hostetler Gallery, 42 Centre Street. 508-228-5152

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise

Escape summer crowds & heat and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On-board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

5:30 PM - Legally Blonde the Musical Jr.

Legally Blonde the Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self empowerment and expanding horizons. A youth Stage Company Production in The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. Tickets: NantucketDreamland.org

5:30 to 6:30 PM - Lecture: The Tiffany Windows at St. Paul’s Church

A presentation with curator Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen of Anothony W. & Lulu C. Wang Curator of American Decorative Arts, The Metropolitan Museum of Art for a lecture in the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Tickets: nha.org

5:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Sail and Sea Shanties

Climb aboard Tall Ship Lynx for a beautiful sunset sail in Nantucket Sound while a local musician teaches & plays sea shanties! BYOB and pack a snack. Meet the launch at Nantucket Launch Services Dock on Straight Wharf at 5:30 pm. $125 (launch fee incl.); tickets at EganMaritime.org (members $100).

6 to 7 PM - ELL Beginner & Intermediate English

Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in class at Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

6 to 7 PM - Live Music with Jacob Butler

Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

6 to 7:30 PM - TGIT for Kids! Slime + Fairy Houses or Shacks! Ages 5+

This Barnaby’s class gives parents a night out while your kids make 2 different art projects: slime, wood art, beading, painting, clay, & more! Snacks, pizza, & drinks included! $110; register at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553.

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 PM - Rock of Ages by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

This big summer musical takes you back to the totally awesome time of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos, and sporting even bigger hair! Theatre Workshop production features hits of bands including Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, & more. Tickets at theatrenantucket.org

7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab your favorite beverages & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

7:30 PM - Blithe Spirit by White Heron Theatre

True love is eternal, for better...and worse in Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit is a spirited classic White Heron Theatre Company. Tickets at 508-825-5268

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route

A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 min early.whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972

8 to 9:30 PM - Maria Mitchell Assn. Owl Prowl

Listen for calls of a variety of nocturnal animals & birds and watch for owls as they begin their nightly activity. Program is for adults, but children 8+ are welcome to register with an adult. $45. Register at MariaMitchell.org

10 PM - Karaoke

Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. TheRoseAndCrown.com

Dine and Dance under the Stars

Caravan to the shores of Polpis Harbor, where you’ll discover a field of tents set up for an evening of dining and dancing under the very stars that have guided the explorers before us. Partygoers will enjoy the beautiful colors of the evening sky as the sun sets, dancing to musical guest stars Fleetwood Macked, delicious food by Island Kitchen, stargazing with professional astronomers, and more! Come dance the night away all while celebrating and supporting the Maria Mitchell Association at their annual fundraiser, The Stargazer Gala on Thursday, July 27 from 6:30 pm.

Tickets to attend The Stargazer Gala are $595 per person and are available online at mariamitchell.org or by calling the MMA at 508-228-9198. All proceeds from the gala support the MMA’s mission to create opportunities for all to develop a life-long passion for science through education, research, and first-hand exploration of Nantucket Island’s sky, land, and sea. Support enables the MMA to continue serving 18,000 learners of all ages each year, cultivating generations of scientists and environmental stewards who will shape our future.

The Maria Mitchell Association is a private non-profit organization. Founded in 1902, the MMA works to preserve the legacy of Nantucket native astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and educator, Maria Mitchell. The Maria Mitchell Association operates two observatories, a natural science museum, an aquarium, a research center, and preserves the historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell. MMA offers a wide variety of science and history-related programming throughout the year for people of all ages.

Island Treasures

Consignment & Thrift

Clothing for Men, Women, Kids Jewelry • Books • Toys

Household • Linens

Open Monday-Friday 10:30am-4pm Saturday 10:30am-2pm

WE’VE MOVED!

Find us in the Hanabea Shopping Center off Old South Road 508-228-0789

Art & Wine Sensory Experience

Thursday, July 20 from 5-7pm Alyssa Fortin Photography and Donna Isham Paintings

Wine tasting meets art showWomen made wines to experience with Women focused art

Wines curated by Current Vintage

Open Daily • 42 Centre St hostetlergallery.com • 740-591-8180

photo courtesy MMA

Living in a Myth?

by Robert P. Barsanti

The Maine turnpike goes through a lot of nature. It wanders through hundreds of miles of pine trees, oaks, and salt water rivers. On our way south from Boothbay, with presents in the back, cupcakes in the front, Dar Williams on Spotify, and the air conditioning humming, we came across Momma Duck.

At seventy five miles an hour, we glanced at her as we swerved wide; she stood in the break down lane with one of her chicks. Three other chicks had been punctuated on the travel lane.

We didn’t speak for a half hour.

We could have said many things. The ducks had waddled into the way of progress. Nobody could make way for ducklings on the Maine Turnpike. We drove too fast. We hadn’t built animal pathways. Modern pickup trucks hid everything within the first five feet of the grill.

We could note that we are our cars. We live in a sealed little room, cooled and entertained with our favorite music, safe with seat belts and crash cages. Progress has moved us away from the humid and loud world, into our own private bubble. With cupcakes.

The less sensitive could point out that most ducklings don’t make it to adulthood. The world is full of predators and storm drains. Evolution requires such sacrifices. The surviving generation of ducks would learn to avoid highways and stick to the woods. Giving ducks names and personalities, as if they were dogs or babies just shows how unsophisticated our knowledge of the woods and fields are.

All true.

And yet at least three ducks died underneath the wheels of speeding cars. We felt their loss inside our speeding car.

On Nantucket, we don’t travel as fast as they do on the Maine Turnpike. As a community, we try to be on guard for turtles, ducks, or any other wildlife crossing the road. On our small island, we like to think of ourselves as protectors and stewards of the land. We have a Marine Mammal Stranding Team that will take those animals who found their way out of the life-giving water and direct them

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A Grand Evening of Music on July 25

Baritone David Wolfe is the headline performer this week at Nantucket Musical Arts Society’s third concert of its stellar 2023 summer season. Wolfe will perform at 7 pm this Tuesday, July 25 in Saint Paul’s Church, 20 Fair Street, the Society’s new venue for its summer series, now in its 64th season.

He will be accompanied by Jonathan Gmeinder, a Chicago-based pianist and vocal coach who recently completed his second year as a studio artist and staff pianist at Houston Grand Opera.

“We are anticipating a grand evening of music, with David’s remarkable voice and Jonathan’s professional accompaniment,” said Eva-Maria Tausig, NMAS President. “They have prepared a program that will delight audiences of all ages.”

NMAS will also host the popular, free “Meet the Artist” event with the Atheneum, 1 India Street, at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 24. An informal, unscripted chat with Wolfe and Gmeinder will allow audience members to interact with them, ask questions, and explore their musical careers and future plans. Students and children especially are welcome.

A native of Shamokin, PA, Wolfe was a Grand Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera’s 2023 Eric and Dominique Laffont competition. He is currently an apprentice artist with Des Moines Metro Opera, where he is covering Moralés in Carmen, as well as joining the choruses of both Carmen and The Love for Three Oranges by Prokofiev.

Wolfe received his Master of Music degree from Northwestern University, continued on page 23

photo courtesy NMAS

Tall Ship LYNX

America’s

The Lynx is where history and tradi on meet today’s world, an adventure for all genera ons of friends and family. Nantucket's Tall Ship Lynx, a na onal treasure here in our harbor.

Sail with us and experience days gone by!

ADVENTURE SAILS • SUNSET SAILS • PRIVATE CHARTERS tallshiplynx.org • 978.479.2197

Learn How to Capture the Cosmos

Astrophotography is the use of photography in astronomy: the photographing of celestial objects and phenomena. In addition to capturing details of extended objects like Earth’s moon, it also has the power to photograph objects not visible to the human eye, such as dim stars, nebulae, and galaxies. The Maria Mitchell Association’s Beginner's Astrophotography Workshop intends to give participants the foundations needed to take dramatic pictures of the dark skies above.

Have you ever wondered how photographers capture the breathtaking, vivid Milky Way skyscapes? MMA’s Artist-in-Residence Charity Grace Mofsen and MMA's Telescope Engineer and Astronomer, Gary Walker are offering a four-session course in Astrophotography. Nantucket boasts some of the darkest night skies in the Northeast: above us the cosmos certainly puts on a fabulous show.

In this workshop, students will photograph celestial objects and phenomena, starting with a cell phone and DSLR cameras, and then progress to the RC24-inch Telescope at the MMA Loines Observatory. Each class will build on the previous, and some homework will be assigned in between meetings to make the most of this course.

The first session will focus on an introduction to astrophotography. This will include a presentation of night shots taken around the island, as well as a demonstration of the equipment used to take such photos. The second session will be a trial run for amateur photographers who will work on camera setup, including manual settings, and practice shooting. The third session will consist of a con-

photo by Charity Grace Mofsen

Truly a Good Neighbor

There’s an individual on Nantucket Island who has been a vibrant part of our island community for more than four decades. A physician who loves taking care of people and is known for his expertise, his outdoor hobbies, and his quirky sense of humor. And now Dr. Timothy Lepore has been chosen as this year's recipient of the prestigious Fred Rogers Good Neighbor Award. This accolade, given by the Dreamland Foundation, recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and selflessness in making Nantucket a better place through their unwavering commitment to the community. Dr. Lepore will be honored at the Dreamland Foundation's annual DreamBIG fundraiser on July 23, 2023.

Selected by a panel of judges comprised of Dreamland's board of directors and prominent community leaders, Dr. Lepore exemplifies the compassion and service fostered by Fred Rogers throughout his life. With his unparalleled contributions and tireless efforts, Dr. Lepore has left an indelible impact on the lives of countless individuals in Nantucket.

Among the numerous testimonials submitted in support of Dr. Lepore's nomination, his availability to those struggling with addiction issues stood out. One nominator wrote, "Dr. Lepore provides his phone number through various mediums and is available 24/7 to anyone suffering from addiction problems. This level of dedication is unheard of and truly remarkable." Dr. Lepore established Addiction Solutions of Nantucket, Inc., offering Medicine Assisted Treatments (MATs) to individuals battling opioid, drug, and alcohol addiction, further exemplifying

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Duke Sanford School Hosts: A Duke Toast on the Coast

Thursday, August 10, 2023

5:00 – 7:00 pm 56 Union Street, Nantucket, MA

We invite Duke alumni, parents, and friends to join us for a gathering on Nantucket. Sanford Board of Visitors members and our hosts Lori Cashman T'94, P'27, P'27, Kathy Lieb WC ’69, & Liz Star, along with Dean Judith Kelley, look forward to connecting with you as we spend time networking and discussing Duke and the Sanford School of Public Policy.

To RSVP, please email Sanford’s Associate Director of Alumni Relations: maggie.stroud@duke.edu

TIDAL CREEKS OUTFITTERS

photo by Kit Noble, courtesy nantuckethospital.org

True Love Is Eternal... For Better and for Worse

The smash comedy hit in London and New York, Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit continues to entertain audiences at Nantucket’s White Heron Theatre.

The plot follows fussy, cantankerous novelist Charles, who has remarried but finds himself haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife, Elvira. Clever, insistent, and well-aware of Charles’ shortcomings, Elvira is called up by a visiting “happy medium,” the eccentric, flighty Madame Arcati. As personalities clash, Charles’ current wife, Ruth, is accidentally killed. She “passes over” and joins Elvira, allowing two “blithe spirits” to haunt the hapless Charles into perpetuity.

Blithe Spirit continues through July 27, with a 7:30 pm curtain time MondayThursday and a 4 pm Sunday matinee: tickets at WhiteHeronTheatre.org.

photo by Cary Hazlegrove

Swimming to Benefit Cancer Care

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vided free to year-round and summer residents due to the monies raised by the Swim and the Palliative and Supportive Care of Nantucket organization (“PASCON”).

There is a swimming experience for all levels of swimmer. “Everyone is welcome: there is a kids “splash,” and everything from those who want to get their toes wet in a 400-yard swim to a 4-mile endurance experience. The goal is to enjoy our beautiful Nantucket Sound together and to raise funds for on-island cancer services. We have a swim experience for everyone and to participate you only need to sign up and pledge to raise $200.” said Co-Event Director Jill Roethke.

Registration and check-in this Saturday at Jetties Beach starts at 6:30 am and ends at 7:30 am. There is a mandatory swimmer safety talk at 7:45 am. Spectators will want to arrive by 8 am to not miss the Opening Ceremony.

This year the Swim has expanded its campaign to defeat cancer by supporting ground-breaking research at Mass General to treat brain tumors in young children. Dr Bryan Choi is working on promising cell therapy to shrink brain tumors in kids and is being supported by Swim Across America. “We realize that in the fight against cancer, we are not an island. So we will target some of the funds raised this year to support Dr. Choi’s exciting research while continuing our traditional support of Nantucket Cottage Hospital’s cancer and palliative care services,” said Co-Event Director Jim Pignato. This aligns with Swim Across America’s mission of cancer research, which has been successful in helping to fund clinical trials that have led to four FDA approved cancer treatments, including the wellknown Keytruda.

The morning features moving tributes by cancer survivors who benefit from the funds raised by the Swim and talks by Oncology staff from NCH and Mass General. “It is really is a feel-good community event, and in addition all swimmers get a terrific beach towel and a great breakfast sandwich from Island Kitchen after a swim in our beautiful Nantucket Sound.” said Roethke. Sign up today at swimacrossamerica.org/Nantucket and join the Nantucket Community in this aquatic celebration of community to Make Waves to Fight Cancer.

Man-o-Wars

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beaches of Nantucket. Based on their behavior last year, keep an eye out for warnings before headed to the beach. Beach conditions are posted daily by 11 am at the Insider’s Guide to Nantucket: Nantucket.net/beaches. And be aware that while the tentacles are more dangerous in the water (because they are more difficult to avoid) they can even fire when dead on the beach, so avoid them whenever possible.

Where the Man-o-War were found recently, the Town of Nantucket Harbormaster reported the beaches with purple flags on the daily beach report. Keep an eye out for the warning. Last year, some beaches were closed to swimming if the number of Man-o-War or jellyfish were in great abundance. If you do get stung, you should remove the tentacles immediately, and you can treat the sting with salt water and heat.

we’re on trend for 2023 to be the warmest on record. Similarly, our ocean waters are warming off New England at a faster rate than many other areas. With this warming comes changing patterns for marine species which are either seeking cooler waters or following changing ocean currents.

Rising ocean temperatures are coupled with reduced oxygen levels in the water. This combination, while detrimental to some, has created a suite of conditions where Portuguese Man-o-War can thrive. That, coupled with the south wind we recently had, brought the Man-o-Wars in to the south shore

Having the Portuguese Man-o-War around isn’t all bad. Everything can be prey for something else. Its predators include the Loggerhead Turtle and Ocean Sunfish (or Mola mola), and crabs, among other species. Each of these predators has a specifically curated strategy for avoiding the threat of stinging tentacles so that it can capture the Portuguese Man-o-War as its own prey. For example, the Loggerhead Turtle’s skin is too thick for the nematocysts to puncture. We might not appreciate the Portuguese Man-o-War when hanging on the beach or swimming on a hot summer day, their numbers are increasing and at least they can be a food source for some of our local species.

As sea surface temperatures continue to rise more and earlier occurrences of Portuguese Man-o-War and related jellyfish species may be on the horizon.

MAP of DOWNTOWN NANTUCKET

● NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES

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.

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.

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.

oLd miLL: 50 Prospect St The oldest functioning mill in the USA, built in 1746. 11am- 4pm Wed.-Sat. June 14Sept. 4.

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.

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.

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 Built in 1838 with Trinity stained glass windows. Open for 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.

GREAT POINT

is the home of the Great Point Lighthouse and is accessible by foot or fourwheel drive vehicles.

Extreme caution should be exercised when traveling to Great Point due to driving in soft sand. Please respect restricted conservation areas.

NANTUCKET ISLAND

41° 17' 30" Latitude by 70° 05' 30" Longitude ~ The winter population is approximately 20,000

Approximate distances, in miles to various locations of Nantucket Island from Main Street and Orange Street (Paci fi c National Bank) Airport 3.5 miles

Sankaty Lighthouse 9.5 miles Siasconset (via Polpis) 10.5 miles Smith Point 7 miles Squam 8.5 miles Surfside 3.5 miles

Altar Rock (via Polpis) 6 miles

Tom Nevers Head 6.5 miles Wauwinet 9 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.

Eel Point 6 miles Madaket 6.75 miles

Monomoy 2 miles

Quaise 3.5 miles Quidnet 7.5 miles

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 fi nd water stations along the way.

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It’s emotionally difficult for Greg to not be able to share most of his fishing experiences with his son. “Augie always wants to know how I did,” Greg told me. “It was so great when the water was low at the North Head of the Hummock pond this spring. Augie was able to go all around the pond with me in his chair. It was a special day for us.”

The August Blues tournament is a way to help to honor Augie’s spirit and courage. This will be a month-long bluefish tournament that is designed to get both locals and island visitors involved. Expert anglers or those just getting started can particate. As the website augustbluesnantucket.com states, this is a tournament that gives fishermen a chance to win great prizes regardless if they catch 100 bluefish or only one. The funds raised will go to Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, an organization dedicated to ending Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Greg had a lot of work to do to get a tournament like this going. A lot of his fishing friends stepped up to help shoulder the oars. Bill Fisher Tackle is playing a lead role as a major sponsor of the tournament, as is Island X fishing lures. Rafael Osona, the originator and one-man-gang responsible for the Spring Sea Run Opener tournament, has helped as well, along with so many others in our tight-knit Nantucket fishing community (Corey Gammill, Nick Whitbeck, Sam Brandt, John Colton, Tammy King, Matt Roberts, Rick Ramos and Pat Mcevoy...I’m looking at you guys!). Greg’s Nantucket Oral Surgery is sponsoring the junior division so that kids under the age of 17 can participate in the

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August Chotkowski’s spirit is inspiring.

tournament for free.

One of the things I’m most excited about with this tournament is that it is all about the fun of fishing. The competition is incidental. There will be a Gator prize for the biggest bluefish caught, a Snapper prize for the smallest bluefish caught, and a Strike Three prize for the fisherman with the greatest total length of three bluefish. Please note that all fish are to be measured and the length captured with a picture so that the fish may be released to be caught again one day.

But the fun doesn’t end there, kids—the tournament folks will track Instagram submissions that tag them at august_blues_nantucket, and a prize will go to the person with the most submissions (yeah, I’m feeling lucky on this one!). There will be a prize for the first bonito and false albacore caught as well. And finally, there will be Unicorn Fish prizes for the first to catch some of the unusual species that occasionally stray into the Nantucket fishery, such as Spanish Mackerel or Sea Trout.

I urge you all to sign up for this tournament and support a great cause, as well as helping to make Augie be a member of our fishing community. “Augie has taught me so much,” Greg told me. “He’s taught me patience. To slow down. He has helped me to develop a much greater understanding and to have empathy. These things are what this tournament is all about.”

Greg’s daughter Honor echoes those sentiments: “In the spirit of unity and resilience, the August Blues tournament is more than a fishing competition—it’s a collective effort in the fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Every entry fee, every sponsorship, and every fish caught supports this mission.”

Let’s catch those August Blues! Please go to augustbluesnantucket.com and sign up for the tournament today. There are three levels of entry: the basic level is $25 (entry only), the silver level is $50 (includes entry + an August Blues t-shirt) and the blue level is $100 (includes entry, an August Blues t-shirt, + an Island X lure package).

Fishing is always about more than fishing. Be sure to take a kid fishing with you. Have fun. And be grateful every day for your good health.

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

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

Over Sand Vehicle Permits Required Year Round

Purchase your permit online : www.thetrustees.org/permits

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

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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!

Living in a Myth

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back in. I have lifted up a turtle and carried across Polpis Road, then gave myself a hearty pat on the back for my Island Animal Stewardship. I would love to think I am powerful enough to protect the island, or, at least, a turtle.

In that quiet half-hour as we considered the ducklings on the highway, another truth occurred to me. Metaphorically, we aren’t the drivers of progress making unfortunate feathered martyrs as we motor into our bright future. We aren’t the protectors and stewards of the land, keeping Mother Earth happy.

We are the ducks.

We stand in front of a speeding future and calculate the odds of getting our family to survive the path forward. We look at something so vast and so dangerous that it will kill us in a thought, and then we ignore it. We stand on the side of the highway and quack that “Traffic is a myth.”

Global warming is speeding up. In the last week, a foot of rain has fallen on Vermont. Little babbling brooks grew into adolescent thugs that swept through swing sets, houses, mobile homes, and cars. One driver, with New York plates and her hazards flashing on her Mercedes SUV, tried to drive across a hormonal stream. The water took the car for a joy ride, flipping it over and over in the creek bed.

All of that water washed out roads, farms, and 6,671 yards of the Quechee Lakes Lakeland golf course. In a rainstorm that had no name and didn’t even get an interruption into the Ice Road Truckers on the Weather Channel, the Winooski river put feet of water on the streets of the Capital.

On our island, we have accepted that swimming with seals and sharks is okay for us and for our children. Fifty years ago, a movie about a large voracious shark kept millions from going to the beach, and that shark was mechanical. Today, the sharks patrol the eastern shore and chomp seals in half. We sent that video to all of our friends (the ending is not for the squeamish). Then, we put the kids in the Yukon, crank the air conditioning, and deliver them to the predators. I am sure they will be fine.

We live in unprecedented times—so much so that we don’t even notice when the precedent dips under the rising water. The hottest days on record were this month. The hottest month on record was last month. The Caribbean is warmer than ever, and the water around the Florida Keys is 90 degrees. It’s the hottest summer ever…or, as Homer Simpson would say, “yet.”

The new normal is about a century away. In the intervening time, the precedents will keep slipping out to sea with the sand and the bluffs. Next year will be stormier, hotter, and weirder. The year after that will keep going. This will be the best summer to be on Nantucket for the next one hundred years.

Here we are, on God’s Favorite Sandbar, without enough firefighters, without a fire boat that could get to Tuckernuck, and with thousands of beachgoers to witness the Greatest Collection of White Sharks outside of Australia. The fish all have trackers and names; we could print Pokemon cards for each one. Instead of fires, sharks, and erosion, the island selectmen are worried if wetlands regulations will prevent the new houses from having pools. It makes sense to swim in a pool if the sharks are playing in the waves.

When I remember Momma Duck, I think about her last remaining duckling. The two of them hadn’t gone waddling back into the woods, shocked and grief stricken at the loss of three fuzzy fellows. Instead, they stood in the breakdown lane, staring at the traffic. Like many of us, those ducks must have figured that if they ignored the traffic, everything would be just fine.

A Grand Evening of Music

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where he studied with acclaimed voice teacher W. Stephen Smith. He made his Northwestern Opera Theater debut as Paul in the Midwestern premiere of Jake Heggie’s opera, If I Were You, later appearing as Schaunard in La Bohème. He is currently scheduled to sing the role of Luther Harlow/The Outlaw in Northwestern Opera Theater’s production of the opera In a Grove by Christopher Cerrone.

Wolfe earned his undergraduate degree from the Eastman School of Music, where he studied with both Jan Opalach and Robert Swensen. As a student, he performed in A Postcard from Morocco by Dominick Argento and Der Kaiser von Atlantis by Viktor Ullmann. With a strong passion for art song performance, as well as opera, last August, he attended the Steans Music Institute at the Ravinia Festival in Chicago, appearing in several recitals with faculty such as Steven Blier, Patricia McCaffrey, Graham Johnson, Alan Darling, Gerald Martin Moore, and Lee Musiker.

Since moving to Chicago, Gmeinder has also worked extensively as a vocal coach, collaborator, and piano teacher. He currently teaches and coaches opera students at Roosevelt and Northwestern Universities, where he has been a vocal coach for La Bohème, Don Giovanni, Les pêcheurs de perles, Il barbiere di Siviglia, Norma, La traviata, and the world premiere of Ricky Ian Gordon’s The House Without a Christmas Tree, for which he provided the piano accompaniment on the original cast recording.

Tickets for Tuesday’s 7pm performance are available at Saint Paul’s Church, 20 Fair Street, for $30. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets may also be purchased in advance at the Antiques Depot, 2 South Beach St.

The three remaining concerts in NMAS’ 2023 summer season will feature the Cavatina Duo of Spanish flautist Eugenia Moliner and Bosnian guitarist Denis Azabagic on August 1; Boston’s Balourdet Quartet, currently in residency at the New England Conservatory’s Professional String Quartet Program, on August 8; and noted pianist Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner on August 15.

For details about the final three performances of the 2023 season or to learn more about NMAS, call 508-228-1287 or visit nantucketmusicalartssociety.org.

Island

Learn How to Capture the Cosmos

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tinuation of practice shooting, while also focusing on capturing printable photos. The fourth and final session will be for post-processing. During this session, students will review images captured during the previous session and receive feedback. Also, an introduction to basic editing of the photos taken will be discussed.

Charity Grace Mofsen captures the island of Nantucket in all its glory–“In Light and At Night.” With a particular affinity for astrophotography, she believes there is always Light, if you have eyes to see it. From fine art landscapes to fun portrait sessions and creative product photography, she finds joy sharing her love of Nantucket with the hope that others will also cherish our island’s natural beauty. Describing her style as meditative, Charity Grace highlights the beauty of the island’s contrasts: the solitude of the off-season and the joys of summer, the colors of the Light and the wisdom of the Night.

Gary Walker has more than fifty years of experience as a consultant, professional engineer, amateur and professional astronomer. Walker is past CCD Chairperson, Secretary, and President of the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO). He retired as Director of Engineering of Navigation Products for Northrop-Grumman Corporation, where he enjoyed a thirty-year career. He was also deeply involved in the selection of the MMA’s RC- 24 inch and CDK17 Telescopes in 2007/2008. The first amateur to submit a CCD and sCMOS Observations to the AAVSO, Gary has over 111,000 variable star observations. He is also actively involved with teaching the MMA’s Astronomy National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates summer interns with aspects of telescope operation and data reduction.

The astrophotography course is geared towards beginner or budding astrophotographers interested in learning more about photographing celestial objects and will be held on Thursday evenings beginning August 3 and continuing through August 24, 2023. The course fee is $700. Pre-registration is required at MariaMitchell.org. This course dates are: August 3, 10, 17, and 24. Proceeds from the tuition will go toward offsetting/eliminating the cost of this course for local Nantucket students with a photography interest through scholarships in the Fall offering.

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Truly a Good Neighbor

his unwavering commitment to the well-being of the community.

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In addition to his exceptional work in addiction treatment, Dr. Lepore's impact extends far beyond the medical realm. He has been the high school and football team doctor for more than three decades, providing his services to the school without charge. Serving on the school committee for more than 25 years, Dr. Lepore now presides over the committee, utilizing his knowledge, passion, and expertise to advocate for students' welfare. His commitment to the community is further highlighted by his and his wife's open heartedness in providing a safe haven for troubled teenagers.

Dr. Lepore's compassion and dedication are not limited to his professional responsibilities. He has earned the respect and admiration of the community and the world as a leading expert in Lyme and tick-borne illnesses. During deer hunting seasons, he can be seen examining ticks on deer at various gatherings, further demonstrating his commitment to public health and well-being. Additionally, Dr. Lepore's commitment to personalized care is illustrated by his willingness to make house calls, treating patients who cannot afford medical services, and extending a helping hand to anyone in need.

Regarding Dr. Lepore's selection, Alicia L. Carney, Executive Director of the Dreamland Foundation stated, "Dr. Lepore's exceptional qualities of compassion, community service, and selflessness truly embody the spirit of the Fred Rogers Good Neighbor Award. His dedication and personal touch have impacted the lives of countless individuals on Nantucket Island. He is truly a ‘good neighbor.’ We are honored to recognize him and celebrate his outstanding contributions. Sixtyseven caring citizens submitted nominations for thirty-four individuals this year, and we are humbled by the support for this year’s award.”

At the Dreamland Foundation’s DreamBIG fundraiser on July 23, Dr. Lepore will be honored with heartfelt recognition of all he has done for our island. At press time, tickets were still available at NantucketDreamland.org. Funds raised by DreamBIG support the Dreamland's mission of building community on Nantucket year-round through shared experiences in film, the arts, culture, learning.

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FRIDAY, JULY 21

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T

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Capt. Fred Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where the fish are biting. All equipment provided. A fishing trip on the Herbert T is a memorable for the whole family. Reservations: 508-228-6655 (evenings call 508257-4176). Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm

7:30 to 8:30 AM - Morning Yoga on the Bandstand

Yoga on the bandstand at Children’s Beach. Fee based.

8 AM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Hike a portion of the island 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. Tickets at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466.

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; $20 for 65+; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972

9 to 9:30 AM - Half-Hour Hayrides at Bartlett’s Farm for Ages 3+

A fun ride for families on the go. Kids can add a sticker book and do the scavenger hunt for $5. Parent must accompany kids. $35; under 2 free. Tickets at BartlettsFarm.com or 508-228-9403.

9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium

Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org

9 to 10 AM - Ravenous Reptiles for Ages 4+

Learn about unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, & more at the MMA Natural Science Museum and touch or hold several of the MMA’s animals. $15; pre-registration required at MariaMitchell.org: at least 1 adult must sign up with children.

9 to 11 AM - Marine Ecology Field Trip

Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, & other marine life during this program that is part of a research project & interesting for adults + kids. $30 per participant. Register at 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org

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Weekend at the Library

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terests that make up our community. During the three-day “Weekend” July 20, 21, and 22, there is something for everyone: Thought Leader Thursday, Family Fun Friday, and Singer Songwriter Saturday.

Staff describes the event as tying together threads that are the Atheneum itself: “it’s work and mission as a public library and gathering place, transforming lives with resources and experiences that support lifelong learning for all. All year long we are serving our community and growing multiple forms of literacies with educational presentations, fun in the Weezie Library and through the performing arts. We really want Weekend at the Library to showcase that.

“The Atheneum has a long history of hosting lectures and conversations with the great minds of the day, scientists, journalists, philosophers, from Frederick Douglass who advanced new ways of seeing social constructs to David M. Rubenstein who is a great American philanthropist championing multiple educational institutions and access to historical record.”

While tickets are sold out to the Thursday Weekend at the Atheneum events featuring David Rubenstein, tickets are still available for the Friday Family Fun afternoon from 3:30 to 5:30 pm, designed for parents to converse over cocktails and light bites while their children partake of crafts, story times, STEM activities, dance and yoga. Tickets to this event are $50 at NantucketAtheneum.org

Singer Songwriter Saturday brings Grammy Award winning musician Lori McKenna to the Atheneum for two intimate concerts and a summer garden party with festive food and drink. As a performer, McKenna is loved for her immense musical talent, as well as for her expert storytelling skills and talent as a lyricist. Atheneum leadership feels that she is the perfect fit to entertain and inspire island audiences during Weekend at the Library. Tickets to one of her two concerts and to the garden party are $150 at NantucketAtheneum.org.

To explore the Nantucket Atheneum and all it offers, stop by the stately historic building at 1 India Street and visit them online at NantucketAtheneum.org. At press time, a few Weekend at the Library sponsorships were still available.

Events & Entertainment

9:30 to 10:30 AM - Princess Please! Ages 2-6

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This Barnaby’s class celebrates imagination, creativity, & all things Princess! Your child will decorate a crown and make a special fairy wand that will provide hours of playtime fun! $58; register at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim

Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30pm and at sunset.

10 AM - Barrett’s Tours

Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1 & 3 pm

10 AM - Cruise with Ack Sail

A Nantucket sailing charter or harbor cruise for up to 17 passenges. Celebrate engagements, weddings, family reunions, or special time spent with good friends. Call 508-423-9985 or acksail.com. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset.

10 AM to 3:30 PM - Free Family Activities at Shipwreck Museum

Unique outdoor activities featuring nautical crafts, marine science, rescue demonstrations, & more. Outside on the grounds of the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road; free shuttle departs from 25 Federal St starting at 9:30 am.

10 AM to 5 PM - Hands on History: Sailors Valentines: for Ages 5-12

Learn about Nantucket history thru guided crafts. Design a pattern using seashells on a wooden octagon base, inspired by the traditional maritime keepsake. Free with museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. nha.org

10 AM to 6 PM - Monica Rich Kosann Trunk Show

Join Calista West for an exclusive Monica Rich Kosann Trunk Show. At Calista West 12 Main Street (in the courtyard across from Milly & Grace).

11 AM to 12 PM - Patches x Bags + Beading for Ages 6+

In this class, kids choose from fun, colorful bags & select multiple patches to decorate and personalize. Each child can make a beaded wrist strap for their bag + a matching bracelet! $58. Register at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553.

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

Relax on a narrated tour of the inner harbor & enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour with Island Tours

A narrated tour of historic sites in town: Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:15 AM to 12:30 PM - Nanpuppets at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

Join Lizza and her cast of puppets on the beautiful museum grounds. Free fun for all ages; gratuities for the performer greatly encouraged. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road.

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

A 2-1/2 hr tour of the west end of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett’s Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington st. or at Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

1 PM - Legally Blonde the Musical Jr.

Legally Blonde the Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self empowerment and expanding horizons. A youth Stage Company Production in The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. Tickets: NantucketDreamland.org

2 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout

This Polpis property 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. Tickets: WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466

2 to 3 PM - Bug Bonanza with Maria Mitchell Assn. for Ages 4+

Find out what insects and small creatures live in the grasses, flowers, & trees of Nantucket. Collect insects like a scientist & learn about their behaviors before we release them. Pre-registration recommended at MariaMitchell.org

3:30 to 5:30 PM - Weekend at the Library Friday Family Fun

Kids will enjoy story times, STEM activities, crafts, & more while parents enjoy each other’s company over cocktails & light bites in the Atheneum Garden, Weezie Library for children, Learning Lab, & Great Hall. Tickets at NantucketAtheneum.org

4 to 6 PM - Wines & Rinds

Taste wines and cheeses every Friday afternoon at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 BartlettsFarm.com

4 to 7 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring Jamie’s Junk Show at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise

Escape summer crowds & heat and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On-board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

5:30 PM - Legally Blonde the Musical Jr.

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expanding horizons. A youth Stage Company Production in The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. Tickets: NantucketDreamland.org

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 PM - Rock of Ages by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

This big summer musical takes you back to the totally awesome time of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos, and sporting even bigger hair! Theatre Workshop production features hits of bands including Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, & more. Tickets at theatrenantucket.org

7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab your favorite beverages & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time varies with sunset. Book at nantucketbywater.com or call 508-228-7037.

8 PM - Live Music at the Brotherhood

Live music up stairs in the Cisco Surf Bar at Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street. brotherhoodnantucket.com

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

8 PM - Comedy Club: Paul D’Angelo

At the White Heron Theatre, 5 North Water St. Tickets at WhiteHeronTheatre.org

SATURDAY, JULY 22

6:30 AM - Swim Across America Registration & Event Starts

Register & check-in at Jetties Beach for the 2023 SSA Nantucket event to benefit PASCON and Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Each year more than 400 swimmers & volunteers, spectators and supporters, as well as Olympians near and far participate in this charity swim. Whether you are a veteran swimmer or you're looking to do your first open water swim, help us "Make Waves to Fight Cancer."

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T

Capt. Fred Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where the fish are biting. All equipment provided. A fishing trip on the Herbert T is a memorable for the whole family. Reservations: 508-228-6655 (evenings call 508257-4176). Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm

7:30 to 8:30 AM - Morning Yoga on the Bandstand

Yoga on the bandstand at Children’s Beach

8 AM - ACK Clean Team

Help clean up various parts of Nantucket: all supplies provided including grabbers. Meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. or on Low Beach Road-Sconset

8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill

A 1.8 mi, 45 min. exercise walk with historic commentary past whaling era mansions & back downtown. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+) ; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972

9 to 9:30 AM - Half-Hour Hayrides at Bartlett’s Farm for Ages 3+

A fun ride for families on the go. Kids can add a sticker book and do the scavenger hunt for $5. Parent must accompany kids. $35; under 2 free. Tickets at BartlettsFarm.com or 508-228-9403.

9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium

Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org

9 to 10 AM - Ravenous Reptiles for Ages 4+

Learn about unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, & more at the MMA Natural Science Museum and touch or hold several of the MMA’s animals. $15; pre-registration required at MariaMitchell.org: at least 1 adult must sign up with children.

9:30 to 10:30 AM - Playful Patterns for Ages 2-6

During this class, our Barnaby’s minis will discover, explore, & create using a variety of mixed media materials from drawing, painting, to collage, creating takehome works of art! $58; register at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553.

9:30 AM to 4 PM - Teen Take & Make Paper Seashells: Ages 12-18

Build an underwater scene within paper seashells. You will need glue and scissors or a craft knife: all other materials included. While supplies last at Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim

Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30pm and at sunset.

10 AM - NanPuppets at Children’s Beach

A free performance of Lizza Obremski’s phenomenal Nanpuppets to delight all ages. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way.

10 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour

Learn what life was like in the late 1800s during the Whaling Era & see remaining historic landmarks. Book at nantucketbywater.com or call 508-228-7037.

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Nantucket Tide Chart

July 20-27, 2023

July 20 - High 3:08pm; Low 8:40am

July 21 - High 3:46pm; Low 9:17am

July 22 - High 4:25pm; Low 9:55am

July 23 - High 5:05pm; Low 10:33am

July 24 - High 5:47pm; Low 11:12am

July 25 - High 6:30pm; Low 11:53am

July 26 - High 6:58am; Low 12:37pm

July 27 - High 7:51am; Low 1:24pm

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.

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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.

Island Fun & Shopping

Adventure / Eco-Tours

Nantucket by Water

508-228-7037

A Variety of Boat Tours for All Ages Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

Call or visit us on Straight Wharf for your Island Adventure

NANTUCKET by WATER (formerly Shearwater Excursions) is a local family-run company dedicated to providing unique tours and cruises to individuals and families of all age groups. From small kids to grandparents, NBW has trips that cater to your needs and taste for adventure. Whether you take a leisurely tour around Nantucket Harbor, or a longer adventure exploring the wildlife sanctuary of Coatue or visiting the unique 5th Bend Oyster Farm, Nantucket By Water promises an exceptional experience. nantucketbywater.com

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.

508-228-5646

Summer Tours offered. 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 BlueBeetleNantucket.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

Mon-Sat 9 am to 9 pm & Sun. 10 am to 9 pm

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 Dress Code

Lifestye Clothing & Accessories for Women

Clothing, Jewelry, Handbags

508-680-1716

9 Centre Street

Second season for this little gem of a boutique, a favorite shopping hotspot with locals and visitors alike. This clothing and accessories boutique offers an eclectic array of specialty merchandise for women of all ages, sizes and styles. Discover hand selected Italian linen, gorgeous dresses from Bali, embellished and sequined sun dresses from Paris, travel friendly and wrinkle resistant fabrics, soft cotton and textured fabrics from USA, and virtually something for every occasion. New merchandise arrives daily and you will always see something new and unique! Locations in Islamorada and Ocean Reef Club® in The Florida Keys. Shop online at ZeroDressCode.com

Island Fun & Shopping

The Rainbow Fleet

Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm

Clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories

508-680-1159

167 Orange Street

& paintings of David Hostetler, abstract oil paintings, photography, and more are also on display. Art in this downtown gallery ranges from intimate small formats to monumental. David Hostetler’s art has been a presence on Nantucket since the late 1970s. hostetlergallery.com

Susan Lister Locke Gallery

Open Daily.

508-228-2132

28A Easy Street

Art and Inspired, Creative Jewelry 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.

Cape Cod 5

Banking

Sara Campbell

Open for the 2023 season

Celebrating Made in the USA every day!

@therainbowfleet

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!

508-680-1626

5 South Beach St.

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 44

Open daily

Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Apothecary, Casa

508-228-3400

44 Centre Street

SERENELLA 44 is pleased to present the limited-edition CABANA X DAVID HICKS collaboration to Nantucket. The tableware collection is a tribute to the exceptional talent of the interior designer, pairing the stylistic legacy of HICKS with the eccentricity of CABANA. In addition, experience a curated selection of ready-to-wear, accessories, apothecary, and casa from the most fashionable brands you have yet to know, including Chateau Orlando - Italy, Emporio Sirenuse - Italy, Juan de Dios & Moye - Colombia, Les Ottomans - Turkey, Leret Leret - USA, Costa Brazil - Brazil, and Collectiva Conception - Mexico. serenellausa.com

Serenella Nantucket

Open daily

Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fine Jewelry

508-228-3400

9 South Beach Street

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. serenellausa.com

Artists & Galleries

Artists Association of Nantucket

“Nantucket Envisioned” through Aug. 7

“By Land & By Sea” through Aug. 14

508-228-0294

19 Washington St.

In-Person Gallery & Online Exhibits

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 “By Land & By Sea” through August 14, and The Big Gallery upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf, where you can view the juried show “Nantucket Envisioned” through August 7. 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 ar tists. 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. Stop by to enter our Fourth of July Raffle: you could win a miniature original oil by GS Hill (no purchase necessary). gshill.com

Hostetler Gallery

Open Daily - very special event on July 20

Sculpture & Art of David Hostetler & other featured artists

740-591-8180

42 Centre St

Located in beautiful downtown Nantucket, HOSTETLER GALLERY proudly exhibits the exquisite work of professional artists. JOIN US THURSDAY, JULY 20 from 5 to 7 pm for an ART & WINE SENSORY EXPERIENCE. This special evening features photography by Alyssa Fortin and paintings by Donna Isham with wines by women winemakers curated by Current Vintage. Sculpture, prints,

888-225-4636

Open Monday-Saturday 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

Bath & Body - Skin & Body Care

The Verdant Maiden

Open 11 am to 5 pm

508.901.5781

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

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

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

Easy Riders Bicycles

open daily

508-325-2722

65 Surfside Road

Bike Rentals, Sales, Service - NEW: Electric Bikes easyridersbikerentals.com

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

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. 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

Boat & Paddleboard Rentals

Tidal Creeks Outfitters & Ship Store

Open daily

Outfitters with boat & paddleboard rentals

508-228-6244

32 Washington Street

TidalCreeksOutfitters.com

Experience Nantucket with TIDAL CREEKS OUTFITTERS: we’ll help you make memories that will last a lifetime. Boat days are the best days! Spend a day like no other exploring Nantucket Harbor with us. We offer 1/2- and full rentals of our boats. Up to six people per boat, plus you can add Experience Packages. Paddle board rentals are also available. Call us or stop by if you have a larger group & are looking for an experience tailored to meet your needs. And we offer guided paddle board tours. Fishing - we’ve got you covered with custom rods from Tidal Creeks Outfitters and Fish Stix as well as endless lures and bait. Fun for Kids- we’ve got nets, crab traps, minnow nets, tubes, body boards, & rain gear. Follow us on Instagram @TidalCreeks.

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

508-228-9165

Guiding visitors on Nantucket for 53 years Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

In print & online + eNewsletter

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 @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

See the calendar for our upcoming book signings

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

Open Daily - special book signings this week

Books, chocolates, & unique gifts

508-228-4000

25 Broad Street

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

NRTA

See display ad for times & routes

Year-Round Bus Routes

Buses

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 Medical & Recreational Cannabis Dispensary

Open 10 am to 7 pm

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

508-228-7025

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

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

508-228-1151

6 Broad Street

“The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island” youngsbicycleshop.com

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.

ACK Sail

Charters - Sailing & Boating

508-423-9985

10 am, 1pm, 4pm, and sunset Call to reserve your sailing & harbor cruise charters

Sit back, relax & enjoy the ride...

Enjoy a Nantucket sailing charter or harbor cruises for up to 17 passengers. It’s the perfect way to celebrate engagements, weddings, family reunions, or special time spent with good friends. Give us a call, and let’s get an unforgettable evening on the water squared away for you. Acksail.com

Endeavor

Sailing Excursions

508-228-5585

Private Charters. Per Person Fares Slip 1015, Straight Wharf Pleasure sailing

“Captain James Genthner shares his love of the Island with visitors aboard his sloop ENDEAVOR”—Ted Reinstein, CBS Good Day! Featured in Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England: “A cruise aboard the Endeavor is a lesson in beauty and local history.” “No one has done more to make sure that Nantucket’s maritime traditions are alive and well than Capt. Jim Genthner,” Nat Philbrick, author In the Heart of the Sea. The ENDEAVOR sails daily at 10 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, and at sunset. They offer private charters, sailing celebrations. Gift certificates are available. Call for information and reservations. endeavorsailing.com

Lynx

Nantucket’s Tall Ship Lynx, a national treasure here in our harbor

978.479.2197

Traditional Sailing & History in Nantucket Sound Family fun for all ages!

Nantucket’s Tall Ship LYNX is offering sails from July to October from Nantucket Harbor. They also offer charters, weddings, educational and special groups sailings. Looking for a unique venue to gather? LYNX is available for private charters... treat your family, your friend, or your colleagues to a very special day or evening: it’s an adventure for all! Nantucket’s Tall Ship LYNX is a national treasure here in our harbor. For details and reservations, contact the office @ 978.479.2197 tallshiplynx.org

Nantucket by Water

A Variety of Boat Tours for All Ages

508-228-7037

Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

Oyster Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Cocktail Cruises, Sunset Cruise, & more NANTUCKET by WATER (formerly Shearwater Excursions) is a local family-run company dedicated to providing unique tours and cruises to individuals and families of all age groups. From small kids to grandparents, NBW has trips that cater to your needs and taste for adventure. Whether you take a leisurely tour around Nantucket Harbor, or a longer adventure exploring the wildlife sanctuary of Coatue or visiting the unique 5th Bend Oyster Farm, Nantucket By Water promises an exceptional experience. nantucketbywater.com

Island Fun & Shopping

Children’s Toys & Art Classes

Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack

Open Daily

Downtown toy store & art studio for kids of all ages

The Rainbow Fleet

Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm

Clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories

508-680-1159

167 Orange Street

508-680-1553

12 Oak Street

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 www.barnabysnantucket.com, or call 508-6801553, or email barnabyack@gmail.com. barnabysnantucket.com

Classes & Workshops

Artists Association of Nantucket

508-228-0722

Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive

Classes & Workshops for all ages

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on 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

Concerts

Nantucket Musical Arts Society

508-228-1287

Featuring Acclaimed Musicians New: Concerts in St. Paul’s Church, 20 Fair St. July 25: Baritone David Wolfe & Pianist Jonathan Gmeinder

Free Meet the Artists: Monday, July 24 at 5 pm nantucketmusicalartssociety.org

The NANTUCKET MUSICAL ARTS SOCIETY continues to present its marvelous series of performances in its 64th consecutive season. Now’s the time to buy your season pass! All concerts will be in a NEW LOCATION for 2023 — St. Paul’s Church at 20 Fair Street — on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm). Tickets are also available at the door or at The Antiques Depot at 2 S. Beach Street. Monday night “Meet the Artists” are free, informal gatherings at 5:30 pm in the Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Come and listen to the artists talk about their lives and the program to be performed.

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

Open daily

Made fresh on Nantucket

Confections

508-228-1017

The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

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

Consignment & Thrift

Island Treasures

Mon-Fri 10am-4pm & Sat. 10am-2pm

New & Used clothes, household goods, toys, & more

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

Contests

NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

508-228-9165

Deadline is Sept. 12, 2023 - CASH PRIZES Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net

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 2023 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2023. 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

508-228-0789

128 Old South Road

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, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, beach toys, kids toys, and so much more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find.

508-325-8884

Open Monday - Saturday 61 Old South Road

Locally owned and operated 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!

Family Fun

Family Activities @ Children’s Beach

508-228-0925

Activities & Fun at Children’s Beach thru mid-August at Children’s Beach

Fun & games for children and families nantucket-ma.gov/childrensbeach

Children’s Beach, located at the end of Harbor View Way, is the perfect park for families and children. Through mid-August, the Town of Nantucket’s Culture & Tourism department sponsors fun for everyone. Free NanPuppet shows with Lizza Saturdays at 10 am, and live music! See our display ad, check the events calendar, and visit our website for details.

Fishing Charters

Herbert T. Day:

508-228-6655

Daily: 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Call for Reservations Slip 14, Straight Wharf Trolling “Catch those Blues and Bass!”

Make sure you don’t miss the fishing while you’re here on Nantucket! The HERBERT T sport fishing boat will take you to where the blues are biting. Captain Fred Tonkin is an experienced fisherman and will provide you with all the equipment for up to six people to fish at one time. He takes four 2-1/2-hour trips a day: 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm, and the fishing starts just 15 minutes from the dock. The HERBERT T is fully licensed and insured and is fully equipped electronically. While you’re on Nantucket, do as the islanders do - catch some blues! $150 per person. Private charters are also available for $650 - up to 6 persons. fishnantucket.net

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 décor 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

Current Vintage

Open daily, 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

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. Stop by to enter our Fourth of July Raffle: you could win a miniature original oil by GS Hill (no purchase necessary). gshill.com

It’s A Shore Thing

Open Daily

Distinctive Nantucket Gifts

508-680-1901

30B Main Street

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 St 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

Health Care

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

508-825-8100

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.

The J. Butler Collection

2 New Locations for 2023: in East End Gallery, 3 Old North Wharf & in Noble Fine Art, Zero India

Lighting, Artwork, Mirrors, Unique Gifts, & More

508-228-8429

The J. BUTLER COLLECTION retail shop in Nantucket, Mass. is known for exquisite home interior accessories and furniture. The collection includes vintage accessories, hostess gifts, antique furniture pieces, tabletop items for entertaining, and island design accents pieces. Visit us in our new locations: East End Gallery at 3 Old North Wharf, and in Kit Noble Fine Art at Zero India Street. Follow us @thejbutlercollection jeffreybutlerhaines.com

Petty Folk Art & Carving

508-332-9925 or 508-619-7554

Formerly Nantucket Carving & Folk Art 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

Respoke Respoke.com

Open for the 2023 season

Iconic designer scarves repurposed

41 Straight Wharf

RESPOKE repurposes iconic designer scarves into one-of-a-kind products featuring handcrafted Spanish made espadrilles. Experience a world of unique footwear, ready-to-wear, fine art, furniture, and accessories. Each piece carries more value and self-identity than its original form. Respoke was founded by best-selling author Michael Tonello, whose memoir, Bringing Home the Birkin, recounts the highlights of his years as a reseller of all things Hermes. Visit their Nantucket shop at 41 Straight Wharf and see what’s new for 2023! Respoke.com

Internet Guidebook

Insiders Guide to Nantucket

Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More

Visit us online & follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider

Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

508-228-9165

24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab

57 Prospect St MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000

NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL has been caring for our island community. In addition to excellent physicians and nursing staff, the hospital has a 24-hour Emergency Department, full laboratory, physical therapy, cardiac rehab, chemotherapy, surgical services, imaging services, maternity services, and much more. Through Mass General Brigham, NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL offers high-quality virtual urgent care services for many conditions and minor injuries daily from 7 am to 11 pm for ages 3 and older. Nantuckethospital.org

Home Decor

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

Where Home & Garden Meet - Patio Furniture in stock!

Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

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

508-228-1961

9 Wampanoag Way

ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, 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

Icarus & Co

Open 11 am to 5 pm

Jewelry and Home Decor

19 Old South Wharf

Nature is our muse and jewelry is our love language. Take home your own piece of Nantucket with our exclusive collection of Nantucket beach stone jewelry. We transform local beach stones and shells into stunning pieces of wearable treasure. Follow us on Instagram for an exclusive, behind the scenes view @nantucketbeachstones. icarusandco.com

It’s A Shore Thing

Open Daily

Distinctive Nantucket Gifts

508-680-1901

30B Main Street

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

Call Nantucket

FREE download for IOS and Android

Your telephone book for Nantucket

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-todate 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

Blue Beetle

Open Daily

Jewelry & Gifts

Jewelry

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 BlueBeetleNantucket.com

Calista West

Open Daily 10 am to 6 pm

Monica Rich Kosann Trunk Show July 19-30

617-855-7778

12 Main Street

CALISTA WEST is a full service Private Jeweler offering collections of fine jewelry designers from around the world along with custom designs, repairs, appraisals, and more. Shop online or in our storefront with our friendly team, or visit our website to start your custom jewelry creation experience. calistawest.com

Island Fun & Shopping

Icarus + Co.

Open 11 am to 5 pm

Jewelry and Home Decor

19 Old South Wharf

Nature is our muse and jewelry is our love language. Take home your own piece of Nantucket with our exclusive collection of Nantucket beach stone jewelry. We transform local beach stones and shells into stunning pieces of wearable treasure. Follow us on Instagram for an exclusive, behind the scenes view @nantucketbeachstones. icarusandco.com

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket

Open daily

Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

508-228-0229

21 Centre Street

JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces. We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by 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

Watch for summer trunk shows available at Sylvia Antiques, 15 Main St & online

Exquisite Custom Jewelry by Katie Grover

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. You can shop her collection on Nantucket in Sylvia Antiques, 15 Main Street and online at katherinegroverfinejewelry.com

The Love Shack by Lola

Open Daily from 10 am to 6pm

R Simantov Fine Jewelry

Open daily; appointments recommended

Contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value

508-228-2918 or 917-324-4410

1 Old North Wharf (at Easy Street)

R. SIMANTOV is known for creating contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value. The firm resurrects lost techniques from the past, utilizing the most exquisite materials and outstanding craftsmanship to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Works by R SIMANTOV have been recognized with international design awards and installed in permanent museum collections. R SIMANTOV’s masterpieces illustrate the playfulness and whimsical beauty that can be created with unique combinations of metals and precious stones. The resulting pieces are fine treasures reminiscent of classical styles, with touches of modern elegance. rsimantov.com

Susan Lister Locke Gallery

Open Daily

Inspired and 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.

Library & Public Programs

Nantucket Atheneum

508-228-1110

Open 6 days a week, year-round WEEKEND at the LIBRARY July 21 & 22

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, 6 days a week, 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, 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

Linen Service

katherinegroverfinejewelry.com

774-325-5982

10 Old South Wharf

Handcrafted sterling pendants, bracelets, jewelry, t-shirts, candles & more!

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! lolacompany.com

Ludere Jewelry

Life should be lived as play

929.374.2367

arielle@luderejewelry.com

BE BOLD. BE REMARKABLE. BE YOU. Jewelry by artist and designer Arielle Zella that inspires individuals to embrace their authenticity and to live life as play. Arielle creates mini sculptures for the body made in 14k gold and sterling silver, featuring diamonds, sapphires, and colorful semi-precious gemstones. LÚDERE Jewelry proudly donates 1% of all sales towards efforts to support and empower our communities. Learn more and shop online at www.luderejewelry.com. Follow us on social at @lifeisludere. Available online, by appointment, or at the Thomas Macy Gallery - 12 Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA 02554. luderejewelry.com

Nantucket Estate Jewelry and Fine Arts

Open for the season with stunning new pieces

Jewelry, Lightship Baskets, Art, Scrimshaw, & more

Linen Drops

Linen Rental Service ~ Avoid the hassles & leave the linens to us!

Vacation linens made easy!

1-844-9-linens

LINEN DROPS provides resort-quality bed and bath linens for short-term vacation rental properties. Bedsheets, duvet covers, bath towels (including Matouk luxury), bath mats, beach towels, and more. Consistently fresh linens are professionally laundered, pressed, and delivered on your turnover schedule. For more info: LinenDrops.com or 844-9-linens LinenDrops.com

Maritime Education & Events

Egan Maritime Institute

Maritime Education, History, Museum, Events & more

508-228-2505

EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE members enjoy many benefits: unlimited admission to the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, access to historic and educational programs, and unique opportunities to sail aboard the Tall Ship Lynx. Sea of Opportunities is one of their offerings: a diverse offering of education and outreach programs available to every Nantucket student at multiple points throughout their education. It seeds the maritime workforce of tomorrow and opens doors for local youth to opportunities that will enhance their futures and our coastal community. eganmaritime.org

508-228-0272

1 Orange Street

Mental Health Services

Fairwinds Call or text

508-228-2689

Emergencies: 508-221-3315 or 911 20 Vesper Lane, L-1 Gouin Village Nantucket’s Counseling Center

Nantucket Pearl Company

Nantucketestatejewelry.com

We feature fine estate jewelry in all price ranges - antique, vintage, and contemporaryincluding 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.

508-228-1353

Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm 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

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 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

Nantucket’s Film & Cultural Center

Drive-in Movies, In-Theater Films, Concerts, & Events

Movie LIne:

508-228-1784

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

Maria Mitchell Association

508-228-9198

Summer Programs for All Aquarium & Mitchell House + Summer Programs

Science center, aquarium, museums, & programs for all

The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) was founded in 1902 to preserve the legacy of Nantucket native astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and educator, Maria Mitchell who believed in “learning by doing.” The MMA operates 2 observatories, a natural science museum, an aquarium, and preserves the historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell. A wide variety of science and history-related programming is offered through the year for people of all ages. mariamitchell.org

Nantucket Historical Association

Your portal to Nantucket history

2023 featured exhibit: “Summer on Nantucket”

508-228-1894

15 Broad Street

No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM . In this top-quality exhibition venue, visitors can see a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a restored 1847 candle factory, exquisite collections of scrimshaw, artwork, artifacts from centuries of Nantucket life, and a fully accessible rooftop observation deck with an unmatched panoramic view and cozy seating. Discover treasures from Nantucket’s cellars and attics in the newly redesigned, artifact-rich Hadwen & Barney Oil & Candle Factory. Don’t miss the 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

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

2023 exhibit: “Rum Runners & Rum Chasers” drive or take a free shuttle to 158 Polpis Road

Daily Family Activities, Museum Talks & Tours

508-228-1885

Discover Nantucket’s unwavering human spirit: The NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM is devoted to the history of Nantucket lifesaving, famous shipwrecks and rescues around the island, life-saving equipment, daily routine at life-saving stations, and the United States Coast Guard. Family-friendly programs & displays appeal to all ages. The Museum shares the fascinating stories through permanent and changing interpretive exhibits, drawing on a collection of over 5,000 objects including period surfboats, beach carts, Fresnel lenses from Brant Point & Great Point lights, vintage photographs, short movies and more. The museum’s 2023 main exhibit is RUM RUNNERS & RUM CHASERS: NANTUCKET, PROHIBITION, & THE US COAST GUARD. Check their website for other 2023 events: eganmaritime.org/shipwreck-lifesaving-museum. The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute. eganmaritime.org

Music Classes & Concerts

Nantucket Community Music Center

Visit nantucketmusic.org for full schedule

Music Lessons, Summer Programs, Concerts

508-228-3352

56 Centre Street

The NANTUCKET COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER themed Sing-a-Longs for ages 5 and older from 6 to 8 pm — perfect timing to drop off your little ones for fun + pizza and go out to dinner. On July 28, they will sing with THE ARTISTOCATS. Sign up using the QR code in our display ad. NCMC also offer music lessons, drop-in beginner ukulele, Music Industry Insights, and more! Visit our website for our summer sessions & events. nantucketmusic.org

Nursery

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

Where Home & Garden Meet

Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

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.

Outfitters

Tidal Creeks Outfitters & Ship Store

Open daily

Outfitters with boat & paddleboard rentals

arrowheadnursery.com

508-228-6244

32 Washington Street

Experience Nantucket with TIDAL CREEKS OUTFITTERS & Ship Store: we’ll help you make memories that will last a lifetime. Boat days are the best days! Spend a day like no other exploring Nantucket Harbor with us. We offer 1/2- and full rentals of our boats. Up to six people per boat, plus you can add Experience Packages. Paddle board rentals are also available. Call us or stop by if you have a larger group & are looking for an experience tailored to meet your needs. And we offer guided paddle board tours. Fishing - we’ve got you covered with custom rods from Tidal Creeks Outfitters and Fish Stix as well as endless lures & bait. Fun for Kidswe’ve got nets, crab traps, minnow nets, tubes, body boards, & rain gear. Follow us on Instagram @TidalCreeks. TidalCreeksOutfitters.com

Quarterboards & Signs

Petty Folk Art & Carving

508-332-9925 or 508-619-7554

Formerly Nantucket Carving & Folk Art 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

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 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

Open Daily

Live Lightly

508-228-1961

9 Wampanoag Way

ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM has a spacious garden center with a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. In

508-221-7223

40 Straight Wharf

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.

Respoke Respoke.com

Open for the 2023 season

Iconic designer scarves repurposed

41 Straight Wharf

RESPOKE repurposes iconic designer scarves into one-of-a-kind products featuring handcrafted Spanish made espadrilles. Experience a world of unique footwear, ready-to-wear, fine art, furniture, and accessories. Each piece carries more value and self-identity than its original form. Respoke was founded by best-selling author Michael Tonello, whose memoir, Bringing Home the Birkin, recounts the highlights of his years as a reseller of all things Hermes. Visit their Nantucket shop at 41 Straight Wharf and see what’s new for 2023! Respoke.com

Special Events

67th Annual House & Garden Tour

August 2 from 11am to 4 pm, rain or shine “Summer on Orange”

Tickets $70, available at NantucketGardenClub.org

THE NANTUCKET GARDEN CLUB’s 67th annual House Tour, “Summer on Orange,“ takes place on Wednesday, August 2. Visit 5 beautiful homes and 4 lovely gardens on Orange Street.

Island Fun & Shopping

Advance tickets are $70 and are available at nantucketgardenclub.org. In person advance tickets for $70 may be purchased on July 22nd, July 29th, and August 1st on Main St. and at the Sconset rotary. Additionally, tickets may be purchased the day of the tour for $75 at most featured homes. Proceeds support funding of college scholarships for NHS students and community grants. nantucketgardenclub.org

A Duke Toast on the Coast

Weekend at the Library

508-228-1110

July 20-22 1 India Street

A New Benefit For Nantucket’s Free Public Library & Gathering Place

5 to 7 pm on August 10

at 56 Union Street hosted by Duke Sanford School

Duke Sanford School of Public Policy invites Duke alumni, parents, and friends to join us for a gathering. Sanford Board of Visitors members and hosts Lori Cashman T’94, P’27, P’27, Kathy Lieb WC ’69, and Liz Star, along with Dean Judith Kelley, look forward to networking with you. duke.is/y/cpec ~ to RSVP, please email Sanford’s Associate Director of Alumni Relations at maggie.stroud@duke.edu. duke.is/y/cpec

Boston Pops on Nantucket

August 12, 2023

at Jetties Beach

Michael Cavanaugh will take the stage as the special musical guest at the 2023 annual Boston Pops on Nantucket, signing the music of Elton John & more alongside the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra.Tickets are on sale now: General Admission Adults $30; Kids $10 (under age 5 are admitted free). For special reserved seating, call 508-825-8250.

Maria Mitchell Association Stargazer Gala

Thursday, July 27 at 6:30 pm

An incredible night under the stars

nantuckethospital.org/Pops

508-228-9198

Buy your tickets now!

Dine and dance on the shores of Polpis Harbor, under the very stars that have guided the explorers before us. Live music by Fleetwood Macked and Jimmy Denny. Food by Island Kitchen with libations by Cisco Brewers, Ayala Champagne, and Blade and Bow Bourbon. Entertainment by Typewriter Rodeo, and more! Tickets available at mariamitchell.org

Nantucket by Design

August 2-5, 2023

Annual Design Show to Benefit NHA

508-228-1894

Call or visit nha.org for tickets

At the height of Nantucket’s summer season, the NHA celebrates the island’s unique influence on American design with engaging lectures, previewing an antique show, lively panel discussions, and both intimate and grand gatherings. NANTUCKET BY DESIGN is held this year from August 2 to 5. Don’t miss this in-person, unforgettable experience featuring Ashley Hicks, Martina Mondadori, Stacey Bewkes, Steele Marcoux, India Hicks, Wambui Ippolito, Thomas Jayne, and Nicholas Varney. Tickets at nha.org or by calling the Nantucket Historical Association at 508-228-1894. nha.org

NHA Summer Site Series

Crafts, demos, & talks every Thursday 11am-3pm

New location every week: see our ad for details

Your portal to Nantucket history

508-228-1894

Thursday, July 20 to Saturday, July 22, 2023, THE NANTUCKET ATHENEUM will host its new major fundraiser Weekend at the Library! – three days of fun for all ages in its historic library building and grounds at 1 India Street. This special weekend kicks off with cocktails & canapes at 6 pm in the Atheneum Garden followed by a special dinner on July 20 in the Great Hall featuring a conversation with David M. Rubenstein, one of the most impressive patriotic philanthropists of our day, with best-selling author, journalist, and historian, Evan Thomas. Friday, July 21, is devoted to Family Fun from 3:30 to 5:30 in the Atheneum Garden, Great Hall, and Weezie Library for Children. On Saturday, July 22, Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter, Lori McKenna will perform an intimate concert in the Atheneum’s Great Hall, followed by a summer bash in the library’s garden. nantucketatheneum.org

Summer Photo Sessions

Kathleen Stover Lifestyle Photography

Book your summer vacation family photos today!

at Brant Point, ‘Sconset, & Miacomet Beach

Preserve your Nantucket memories

508-332-0742

Say cheese…it’s that time of year again when family is together, the days are longer and memories are made every day! Make this summer count and get your family photos done, taking advantage of the beautiful island as your natural backdrop. Mini sessions and fulllength sessions available. Text or call 508-332-0742.

Theatre

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

508-228-4305

No trip to Nantucket is complete without learning about our island’s history with the NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION. Every Thursday during July, join the NHA staff from 11 am to 3 pm for FREE and family-friendly craft activities, demonstrations, and talks that bring the history of each site to life!

July 20: Gather at the Old Goal, 15R Vestal Street

July 27: Gather at Greater Light, 8 Howard Street nha.org

Parents Night Off from NCMC

Drop off the kids & enjoy some adult time!

Free Sing-a-Long for Ages 5 & older

508-228-3352

56 Centre Street

The NANTUCKET COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER themed Sing-a-Longs for ages 5 and older from 6 to 8 pm — perfect timing to drop off your little ones for fun + pizza and go out to dinner. On July 28, they will sing with THE ARTISTOCATS. Sign up using the QR code in our display ad so we know your kids are joining us (and so we can order enough pizza). NCMC also offer music lessons, drop-in beginner ukulele, Music Industry Insights, and more! Visit our website for our summer sessions & events. nantucketmusic.org

Swim Across America

July 22 at Jetties Beach

Relay Swim to Raise Funds to Fight Cancer

Jetties Beach

SWIM ACROSS AMERICA began as a relay swim from Nantucket to Hyannis and has evolved into 16 open water swims and dozens of pool swims around the country. We are continuing the tradition of SAA on Nantucket with another swim this July 22, 2023! Join swimmers at a gorgeous venue for a day to remember this July and be a part of this landmark event this summer! Kids’ Splash, 1/4-mile, 1/2-mile, and 1-mile swim options, plus 2 x 2-mile relay and 4-mile swim options on Nantucket’s north shore. Register for OR donate to the Nantucket Open Water Swim at swimacrossamerica.org/nantucket

ROCK OF AGES thru August 26

For Tickets: visit our website Nantucket’s Longest Running Professional Theatre

THEATRE WORKSHOP of Nantucket has been the island’s live theatre company since 1956. ROCK OF AGES, the 5-time Tony Award-nominated musical is on stage through August 26. It tells the story of a city boy & a small-town girl in a rock ‘n’ roll romance on the Sunset Strip. Their 2023 season continues with the Teen Production of GREASE, JAMES GALLAGHER, and ELF THE MUSICAL. AND tickets are now available for a very special one-night show: To Steve With Love, Liz Callaway Celebrates Sondheim on August 7. Ticket sell fast: buy a season subscription at theatrenantucket.org. TWN: Where Nantucket Meets Broadway! theatrenantucket.org

Thrift Shop

Hospital Thrift Shop

508-228-1125

17 India Street Clothing, housewares, furniture & more hospitalthriftshop.org

Open for the 2023 season

In 1929, a small group of dedicated women volunteers established the Thrifty Shop, selling affordable, recycled men, women and children clothing, household items and furniture to benefit the Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Now incorporated as THE HOSPITAL THRIFT SHOP this store has donated millions to the NCH. Visit our website for all 2023 hours

Seconds Shop

Open 10-4, clsd Wednesday. Call about making donations

Proceeds benefit Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center

508-228-6677

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

Barrett’s Tours

508-228-0174

1-1/2 hr tour; departs daily at 10am, 1 pm, & 3 pm departs from 25 Federal St

Private charters available

BARRETT’S TOURS is the oldest tour company on Nantucket. BARRETT’S offers 1-1/2 hour historic tours daily from 25 Federal Street (across from the Visitors Center) at 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. BARRETT’S also has Coach bus service for weddings, clambakes, and large private tours. For more information and reservations, please call 508-228-0174.

Nantucket Island Tours

Two Great Tours!

508-228-0334

Nantucket’s Premiere Transportation Company

Departing from Greenhound Station on Washington St 10 Washington Street

NANTUCKET ISLAND TOURS is the largest provider of tours, charters, & transportation services

on-island. For more than 70 years, Nantucket Island Tours offers daily tours, corporate charters, wedding & event transportation. Hop aboard one of our beautiful new air-conditioned buses & meet our experienced local guides. We offer multiple tours daily, the 75-minute 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. Buy tickets in advance at nantucketbustours.com with your HyLine ferry ticket or in-person at 10 Washington Street. Tours sell out daily: advance reservations recommended. nantucketbustours.com

Tours - Walking

Guided Walking Tours with NHA

Walking Tours offered by Nantucket Historical Assoc. depart from Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St. Departs at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Mon.-Sat.

508-228-1894

Take a walk with the Nantucket Historical Association. Explore the ambiance of Nantucket’s cobbled streets and architecture with NHA guides trained in Nantucket history on the Downtown Tour at 10:30 am and at the Historic Homes & Architecture Tour at 1:30 pm. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, rain or shine. Tickets: $20 adults, $5 for ages 6 to 17; under 6 free. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Walking tours are offered daily. nha.org

Nantucket Walkabout

508-422-7466

see website for hikes & times nantucketwalkabout.com

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.

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

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. whjamieson@gmail.com

Transportation Boat

Hy-Line

Travel daily; see schedule for times

Make your reservations online

High-Speed, Passenger-Only, Ferry Service from Hyannis

508-228-3949

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

The Trinity Collection

Watches

Open for the 2023 summer season

Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

508-228-0262

1 Steamboat Wharf steamshipauthority.com

508-228-7557

50 Main Street

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

Nantucket Dining Guide

Bakeries

Nantucket Bake Shop

All the delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love. Come in to try our new Gluten Free donuts

Open Monday-Saturday from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year

508-228-6005

14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport

Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking

508-228-2797

17-1/2 Old South Road

Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. Be tempted by our world-famous almond macaroons and Magees. For breakfast, try our 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 7 Days a Week

Home of Cisco Brewers, Nantucket Vineyard, and 888

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!

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

Open Daily, Year Round

Farm Grown Produce | Garden Center | Groceries | Beer & Wine

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner To Go

508-228-9403

33 Bartlett Farm Road

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?

Cook’s Cafe

Open Daily for Takeout

Healthy Take Out — Wraps & Smoothies

bartlettsfarm.com

508-228-8810

6 South Beach Street

COOK’S CAFE is the way to eat healthy while you’re on Nantucket. Start your day right with one of their breakfast wraps, a toasted bagel, and a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a refreshing breakfast smoothie. Their Mermaid Magic Smoothie is a great way to start your day! For lunch or later, order one of COOK’S hearty wraps—there are more than 15 to choose from in two sizes, and they also have vegan specialties! All wraps are affordably priced. Go international with the “Bangkok Chicken Wrap,” the “Tokyo Curry Wrap,” the “Napoleon,” or try one of their tasty Bowls. They also have some classics: Italian, Turkey, Tuna Salad, Buffalo Chicken, and more! COOK’s smoothies make a terrific afternoon snack. You can call in or order online at cookscafenantucket.com

“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

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

All the delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love.

Come in to try our new Gluten Free donuts

Open Monday-Saturday from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm

508-228-2797

17-1/2 Old South Road

Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. 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.

Siam to Go

Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11 am to 2 pm

Dinner: Mon.-Fri. 4 to 7 pm

Nantucketbakeshop.com

508-228-SIAM (7426)

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

The Surf Beach Grill

Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner daily

Picnic style dining with stunning ocean views

508-825-5531

4 Western Ave at Surfside Beach

Unforgettable Experience and view at THE SURF on Surfside Beach. Come out and try our famous Burgers & Surf Chicken sandwiches, not to mention a variety of fresh salads, homemade lemonades, and ice cream: something for everyone’s palate. We also offer vegan friendly options. The laid-back atmosphere and friendly staff make you feel right at home. Take a moment to breathe in the salty ocean air while overlooking the beautiful view on one of Nantucket’s most beautiful beaches. Whether you’re an early riser seeking breakfast, or in need of a satisfying lunch or dinner, make your way to “The Surf” at Surfside Beach. For beachgoers, we also rent beach chairs, umbrellas and sell sunscreen. Open daily 8:30 am - 8 pm, weather permiting www.thesurf-ack.com

Light Food & Takeout

Gyp~Sea Café

Open 7:30 am to 3 pm

Gyp-Sea Cafe a beachside oasis of flavor & fun!

774-333-3807

7 Harborview Way at Children’s Beach

An ultimate destination serving up a culinary haven of breakfast and lunch favorites such as our local favorite Acai bowl and array of breakfast sandwiches, salads burgers and more. Nestled right next to the sandy shores of Children’s Beach come join us on our new patio with incredible views of the Nantucket Harbor. We’re easy to find: walk down South Beach Street, take a right after Lola 41, and we’re the cafe across the grassy park. gypseacafé.com

Live Entertainment

Cisco Brewers

Open 7 Days a Week

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

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 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

Restaurants

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

The Chanticleer

508-257-4499

Open Tues.-Sun. Lunch 11:30 am to 1:30 pm; Dinner served from 5:30 to 9 pm

Reservations Required

9 New Street, Siasconset

Originally opened as a small tea house at the turn of the century, THE CHANTICLEER is now one of the premier restaurants on Nantucket. One of the most romantic destinations on-island, you may linger here over an intimate lunch in the Rose Garden or come together with family and friends for a convivial dinner in one of our personal dining rooms: al fresco on warm evenings. The lush gardens produce organic herbs, flowers, berries, and seasonal vegetables for the kitchen. An extensive wine list features some of the finest wines in the world. Chef Jeff Worster creates seasonal menus celebrating New England’s abundant local offerings from land and sea with a firm anchor in classic techniques and a penchant for cross-cultural meanderings to all corners of the globe. Reservations required; closed Monday. chanticleernantucket.com

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year

508-228-6005

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 (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

Dune

Serving Dinner Nightly from 5:30 pm, Bar Opens at 5 pm

Where chic meets casual comfort

508-228-5550

20 Broad Street

DUNE is open for the season with Chef Michael Getter, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons, in the kitchen! The décor in three distinct dining rooms is a blend of sophisticated elegance and soothing comfort. They also serve on a sheltered patio and have sidewalk cafe-

style 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 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

Gyp~Sea Café

Open 7:30 am to 3 pm

Gyp-Sea Cafe a beachside oasis of flavor & fun!

774-333-3807

7 Harborview Way at Children’s Beach

An ultimate destination serving up a culinary haven of breakfast and lunch favorites such as our local favorite Acai bowl and array of breakfast sandwiches, salads burgers and more. Nestled right next to the sandy shores of Children’s Beach come join us on our new patio with incredible views of the Nantucket Harbor. gypseacafé.com

Rose & Crown

Fri, & Sat 11:30 am to 1 am AND Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 am to 11 pm

Indoor & Outdoor Dining ~ Takeout Available

508-228-2595

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

Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11 am to 2 pm

Dinner: Mon.-Fri. 4 to 7 pm

508-228-SIAM (7426)

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 6 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 on Trotter’s Lane, offers a full line of quality seafoods both fresh and frozen. The selection changes daily and can include (while they last): littlenecks, cherrystones, lobsters, swordfish, shrimp, quahogs, & more! Selection changes daily. Call ahead and arrange for a cooked lobster for a picnic at home, on the beach, or on the boat. Remember to order a travel pack of lobsters to take off-island with you. Sign up for our free MEGA-FISH drawing!

Nantucket Vineyard

Open daily

Vineyard

508-325-5929

5 Bartlett Farm Road

Fine Nantucket wines ciscobrewers.com

Stop by to taste our delicious wines. Located next to Cisco Brewers and Triple Eight Distillery. Ask about our wine dinners and events. Call for more information or to book a tour.

Wine & Spirits

Current Vintage

Mon-Sat 9 am to 9 pm & Sun. 10 am to 9 pm

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, beer, and home goods. Choose from a selection of nearly 400 wines, including many organic and small production options. Stop by CV in town at 4 Easy Street for the perfect custom gift basket, and try our monthly Sommelier Sampler! 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

Events & Entertainment

10 AM - Barrett’s Tours

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Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1 & 3 pm

10 AM - Cruise with Ack Sail

A Nantucket sailing charter or harbor cruise for up to 17 passenges. Celebrate engagements, weddings, family reunions, or special time spent with good friends. Call 508-423-9985 or acksail.com. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset.

10:30 AM - Legally Blonde the Musical Jr.

Legally Blonde the Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self empowerment and expanding horizons. A youth Stage Company Production in The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. Tickets: NantucketDreamland.org

11 AM to 1 PM- Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm Tour

Cruise up harbor to a working oyster farm and see how oysters are grown and why they are so beneficial. Book at nantucketbywater.com or call 508-228-7037. Again 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

11 AM to 12 PM - Open Studio! Ages 6+

A 1-hour class for art lovers offers a variety of mixed media options which will get your child’s creativity flowing: on canvas, working with clay, or making wood art. $58: reserve a spot at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553.

11 AM to 12 PM - Saturday Science with Maria Mitchell Assn.

Dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art, or collect and examine phytoplankton. Program for adults & children ages 5+. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-register at MariaMitchell.org

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

Relax on a narrated tour of the inner harbor & enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour with Island Tours

A narrated tour of historic sites in town: Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

2:45 PM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

A 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat: sandplain grasslands. These former farms are now dominated by pitch pines, with groves & small forests broken up by wildflower meadows. Tickets at 508-4227466 or WalkNantucket.com

4 to 7 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring Jamie’s Junk Show at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise

Escape summer crowds & heat and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On-board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

5:30 PM - Legally Blonde the Musical Jr.

Legally Blonde the Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self empowerment and expanding horizons. A youth Stage Company Production in The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. Tickets: NantucketDreamland.org

6 PM - Lori McKenna in Concert

This singer & songwriter is being featured in 2 concerts downtown tonight in the historic Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum. Don’t miss her distinctive, uplifting voice in her first-ever live concerts on Nantucket. Tickets include a garden party with drinks & festive food. Buy yours while they last at NantucketAtheneum.org. A Weekend at the Library special event

6:30 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

A hike through a portion of the island shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. See & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. Tickets at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 PM - Rock of Ages by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

This big summer musical takes you back to the totally awesome time of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos, and sporting even bigger hair! Theatre Workshop production features hits of bands including Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, & more. Tickets at theatrenantucket.org

7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab your favorite beverages & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time varies with sunset. Book at nantucketbywater.com or call 508-228-7037.

8 PM - Live Music at the Brotherhood

Live music up stairs in the Cisco Surf Bar at Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street. brotherhoodnantucket.com

8 PM - Lori McKenna in Concert

This singer & songwriter is being featured in 2 concerts downtown tonight in the

historic Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum. Don’t miss her distinctive, uplifting voice in her first-ever live concerts on Nantucket. Tickets include a garden party with drinks & festive food. Buy yours while they last at NantucketAtheneum.org. A Weekend at the Library special event

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

8 PM - Comedy Club: Paul D’Angelo

At White Heron Theatre, 5 North Water St. Tickets at WhiteHeronTheatre.org

SUNDAY, JULY 23

4 to 5 AM - Celestial Stakeout with Maria Mitchell Assn Astronomers

A very special, early-morning Sky gazing event at Loines Observatory. MMA’s telescopes to catch live views of the great gas giant planets Jupiter and Saturn. Designed for adults and children of all ages. $35; $15 for children. Pre-registration required at mariamitchell.org.

7 AM - 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T

Capt. Fred Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where the fish are biting. All equipment provided. A fishing trip on the Herbert T is a memorable for the whole family. Reservations: 508-228-6655 (evenings call 508257-4176). Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm

8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

See Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy soil: a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. Tickets at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com

9 to 9:30 AM - Half-Hour Hayrides at Bartlett’s Farm for Ages 3+

A fun ride for families on the go. Kids can add a sticker book and do the scavenger hunt for $5. Parent must accompany kids. $35; under 2 free. Tickets at BartlettsFarm.com or 508-228-9403.

9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium

Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org

9 to 10 AM - Ravenous Reptiles for Ages 4+

Learn about unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, & more at the MMA Natural Science Museum and touch or hold several of the MMA’s animals. $15; pre-registration required at MariaMitchell.org: at least 1 adult must sign up with children.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim

Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30pm and at sunset.

10 AM - Barrett’s Tours

Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1 & 3 pm

10 AM - Cruise with Ack Sail

A Nantucket sailing charter or harbor cruise for up to 17 passenges. Celebrate engagements, weddings, family reunions, or special time spent with good friends. Call 508-423-9985 or acksail.com. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset.

10:30 AM - Legally Blonde the Musical Jr.

Legally Blonde the Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self empowerment and expanding horizons. A youth Stage Company Production in The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. Tickets: NantucketDreamland.org

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

Relax on a narrated tour of the inner harbor & enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour with Island Tours

A narrated tour of historic sites in town: Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

2 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. Part 2 of this hike is a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. 508-4227466 WalkNantucket.com

4 PM - Blithe Spirit by White Heron Theatre

True love is eternal, for better...and worse in Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit is a spirited classic White Heron Theatre Company. Tickets at 508-825-5268

4 to 7 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring The Jam Berries at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise

Escape summer crowds & heat and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On-board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

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.

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6 PM - DreamBig Fundraiser

Funds raised at this annual fundraising event allows the Dreamland to continue to offer diverse and engaging programming for all ages. For tickets & details email at michelle@nantucketdreamland.org or call 508-658-3366

6 PM - Children’s Beach Bandstand Concert: Bad Dads Band

Live concert at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way.

6:15 PM - Smith’s Point Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

See an amazing sunset at the westernmost point of Nantucket in sight of Tuckernuck Island. Walk back on the beach under rising moon & stars, and take a dip in the ocean if you’re game. Tickets at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab your favorite beverages & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time varies with sunset. Book at nantucketbywater.com or call 508-228-7037.

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

MONDAY, JULY 24

STORYWALK: WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A ROCK?

Stop by the Atheneum garden and check out the new StoryWalk: What Can You Do With a Rock by Pat Zietlow Miller. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

7 AM - 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Fred Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where the fish are biting. All equipment provided. A fishing trip on the Herbert T is a memorable for the whole family. Reservations: 508-228-6655 (evenings call 508257-4176). Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm

7:30 to 8:30 AM - Morning Yoga on the Bandstand

Yoga on the bandstand at Children’s Beach. Fee based.

8 to 10 AM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Tickets at 508-422-7466 or at WalkNantucket.com

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; $20 for 65+; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early whjamieson@gmail.com

774-325-8972

9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium

Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org

9 to 10 AM - Ravenous Reptiles for Ages 4+

Learn about unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, & more at the MMA Natural Science Museum and touch or hold several of the MMA’s animals. $15; pre-registration required at MariaMitchell.org: at least 1 adult must sign up with children.

9 to 11 AM - Join the WGA Strike

Strike gathering will continue in the Atheneum Garden until writers get a fair deal! You never know who will show up... Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

9:30 to 10:30 AM - Getting Slime-y! Ages 2-6

This class is all things messy: kids will make their own batch of Slime while learning about measurements & the science behind slime making. This class will ensure that your house will stay clean while we take care of the mess! $58. Reserve a spot at BarnabysNantucket.com ~ 508-680-1553.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim

Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30pm and at sunset.

10 AM - Barrett’s Tours

Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1 & 3 pm

10 AM - Cruise with Ack Sail

A Nantucket sailing charter or harbor cruise for up to 17 passenges. Celebrate engagements, weddings, family reunions, or special time spent with good friends. Call 508-423-9985 or acksail.com. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset.

10 AM to 3:30 PM - Free Family Activities at Shipwreck Museum

Unique outdoor activities featuring nautical crafts, marine science, rescue demonstrations, & more. Outside on the grounds of the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road; free shuttle departs from 25 Federal St starting at 9:30 am.

10 AM to 5 PM - Hands on History: Herb Sachets: for Ages 5-12

Learn about Nantucket history with guided crafts. Combine a blend of dried herbs, inspired by the Oldest House Kitchen Garden in a hand-decorated muslin sachet. Free with museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. nha.org

11 AM to 12 PM - Fairy House Wonderlands! Ages 6+

This class focuses on designing & creating all the miniature elements that come together to build a child’s own special, little world using mixed media, recycled, & raw materials. $58 Reserve a spot at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553.

11 AM to 12 PM - Bug Bonanza with Maria Mitchell Assn. for Ages 4+

Find out what insects and small creatures live in the grasses, flowers, & trees of Nantucket. Collect insects like a scientist & learn about their behaviors before we release them. Pre-registration recommended at MariaMitchell.org

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

Relax on a narrated tour of the inner harbor & enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour with Island Tours

A narrated tour of historic sites in town: Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

A 2-1/2 hr tour of the west end of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett’s Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington st. or at Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

2 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. Tickets at WalkNantucket.com

4 to 7 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring Alex Rohan at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise

Escape summer crowds & heat and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On-board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

5:30 to 6:30 PM - Nantucket Musical Arts Society: Meet the Artist - David Wolfe

Free and informal meet & greet with the talented artists before their concerts the following day Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

6 to 7 PM - Live Music with Jacob Butler

Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab your favorite beverages & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time varies with sunset. Book at nantucketbywater.com or call 508-228-7037.

7:30 PM - Blithe Spirit by White Heron Theatre

True love is eternal, for better...and worse in Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit is a spirited classic White Heron Theatre Company. Tickets at 508-825-5268

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

9 PM - Open Night: Stargazing at Loines Observatory

Join Maria Mitchell’s professional astronomers for a tour of Nantucket’s night sky. Two sessions: 9 to 9:45 pm & 9:45 PM to 10:30 pm. Pre-registration recommended. $22 for adults, $12 for children. MariaMitchell.org

TUESDAY, JULY 25

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T

Capt. Fred Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where the fish are biting. All equipment provided. A fishing trip on the Herbert T is a memorable for the whole family. Reservations: 508-228-6655 (evenings call 508257-4176). Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm

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 & an inlet with a walkway. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Tickets at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com

8 to 9:30 AM - Flower Picking Hayride Tours

Pick bouquets in the fields with the help of Fernanda & her flower staff: clippers provided & bouquets will be delivered back to the market after the tour. $85 ~ $50 for 6-12 ~ 5 and under free. Bartlett’s Farm. Tickets at BartlettsFarm.com

8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street & the 1746 Windmill

A 2-mi, nonstop. exercise walk with commentary past historic mansions & the most beautiful gardens of Nantucket. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+) ; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972

9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium

Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org

9 to 10 AM - Ravenous Reptiles for Ages 4+

Learn about unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, & more at the MMA Natural Science Museum and touch or hold several of the MMA’s animals. $15; pre-registration required at MariaMitchell.org: at least 1 adult must sign up with children.

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9 to 11 AM - Marine Ecology Field Trip

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Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, & other marine life during this program that is part of a research project & interesting for adults + kids. $30 per participant. Register at 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org

9:30 to 10:30 AM - Oceanscapes for Ages 2-6

Take a deep-dive into the sparkling seas! Your little aquatic artists will explore and create a mystical underwater habitat using a variety of materials: wood, paint, shells, clay, a7 more! $58; register at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553.

9:30 to 11 AM - Book Signing with Julie Gerstenblatt

Meet the author of Daughters of Nantucket as she signs her books at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.

9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music in the Morning

Fun songs & singing games. Bring a blanket to sit on. Atheneum Garden, 1 India St.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim

Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30pm and at sunset.

10 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour

Learn what life was like in the late 1800s during the Whaling Era & see remaining historic landmarks. Book at nantucketbywater.com or call 508-228-7037.

10 AM - Barrett’s Tours

Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1 & 3 pm

10 AM - Cruise with Ack Sail

A Nantucket sailing charter or harbor cruise for up to 17 passenges. Celebrate engagements, weddings, family reunions, or special time spent with good friends. Call 508-423-9985 or acksail.com. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset.

10 AM to 3:30 PM - Free Family Activities at Shipwreck Museum

Unique outdoor activities featuring nautical crafts, marine science, rescue demonstrations, & more. Outside on the grounds of the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road; free shuttle departs from 25 Federal St starting at 9:30 am.

10 AM to 5 PM - Hands on History: Scratch Board Scrimshaw for Ages 5-12

Learn about Nantucket history with guided craft activities. Try your hand at creating an original design on scratchboard “tooth.” Free with museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

11 AM to 12 PM - Memory Frames for Ages 6+

Kids will create memories using a variety of materials for refillable picture frames. They can draw, paint, sculpt, or choose from our special selection of materials: the sky’s the limit! These frames are re-usable, so they can keep creating and creating! $58; register at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553.

11 AM to 12 PM - Nature Story Hour

Designed for the young explorer: an MMA educator will read a nature or science related book, introduce an MMA’s animal friend, & make a craft of play games. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. $15. Register at MariaMitchell.org

11 AM to 12:30 PM - Book Signing with Sami Greenfield

Meet the author of Bury Me in my Bathing Suit at this book signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 MitchellsBookCorner.com

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

Relax on a narrated tour of the inner harbor & enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour with Island Tours

A narrated tour of historic sites in town: Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

A 2-1/2 hr tour of the west end of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett’s Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington st. or at Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

2 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout

This Polpis property 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. Tickets: WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466

4 to 7 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring Alex Rohan at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 to 7 PM - Teen Trivia Night

Bring a friend or come alone and test your knowledge! Snacks will be provided. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise

Escape summer crowds & heat and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On-board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

6 to 7 PM - Live Music with Jacob Butler

Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

6:30 PM - Concert by Baritone David Wolfe & Pianist Jonathan Gmeinder

Live concert featuring David Wolfe at St. Paul’s Church, 20 Fair Street. Tickets $30 at the door. A Nantucket Musical Arts Society Concert

7 PM - Rock of Ages by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

This big summer musical takes you back to the totally awesome time of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos, and sporting even bigger hair! Theatre Workshop production features hits of bands including Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, & more. Tickets at theatrenantucket.org

7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab your favorite beverages & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time varies with sunset. Book at nantucketbywater.com or call 508-228-7037.

7:30 PM - Blithe Spirit by White Heron Theatre

True love is eternal, for better...and worse in Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit is a spirited classic White Heron Theatre Company. Tickets at 508-825-5268

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route

A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 min early.whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972

9 PM - Open Night: Stargazing at Loines Observatory

Join Maria Mitchell’s professional astronomers for a tour of Nantucket’s night sky. Two sessions: 9 to 9:45 pm & 9:45 PM to 10:30 pm. Pre-registration recommended. $22 for adults, $12 for children. MariaMitchell.org

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T

Capt. Fred Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where the fish are biting. All equipment provided. A fishing trip on the Herbert T is a memorable for the whole family. Reservations: 508-228-6655 (evenings call 508257-4176). Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm

8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s weasternmost sand extremity is a great hike to see piping plovers, least terns & American oystercatchers during the summer and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Tickets at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com

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; $20 for 65+; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972

9 AM - Free Tour of Brant Point Hatchery

Tours last 45 minutes with 15 minutes for questions at the end. Parking can be challenging: it’s best to walk to the hatchery at Brant Point Beach. Sign up at linktr.ee/NRD_ACK

9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium

Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org

9 to 10 AM - Ravenous Reptiles for Ages 4+

Learn about unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, & more at the MMA Natural Science Museum and touch or hold several of the MMA’s animals. $15; pre-registration required at MariaMitchell.org: at least 1 adult must sign up with children.

9:30 to 10:30 AM - Nantucket Ocean Frames for Ages 2-6

Using original Nantucket wood frames designed for Barnaby’s, children will plan, paint, and create their own unique design using a variety of materials: paint, markers, shells, gems, glitter, & much more! $58; register at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim

Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30pm and at sunset.

10 AM - Barrett’s Tours

Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1 & 3 pm

10 AM - Cruise with Ack Sail

A Nantucket sailing charter or harbor cruise for up to 17 passenges. Celebrate engagements, weddings, family reunions, or special time spent with good friends. Call 508-423-9985 or acksail.com. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset.

10 to 11:30 AM - Farm and Field Hayride Tour

This tour goes all over the farm, with multiple stops at the tomato houses, lily houses, etc via by hayride. Comes with a sticker sheet and scavenger hunt for kids. Adults $65, 6-12 $50, under 5 - free. Bartlett’s Farm. Tickets at BartlettsFarm.com

10 AM to 3:30 PM - Free Family Activities at Shipwreck Museum

Unique outdoor activities featuring nautical crafts, marine science, rescue demonstrations, & more. Outside on the grounds of the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road; free shuttle departs from 25 Federal St starting at 9:30 am.

10 AM to 5 PM - Hands on History: Watercolor Whales: for Ages 5-12

Learn about Nantucket history with guided crafts. Explore color & texture, while learning about whales with this painterly craft. Free with museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

10 AM to 6 PM - Monica Rich Kosann Trunk Show

Join Calista West for an exclusive Monica Rich Kosann Trunk Show. At Calista West 12 Main Street (in the courtyard across from Milly & Grace).

11 AM - Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm Tour

Cruise up harbor to a working oyster farm and see how oysters are grown and why they are so beneficial. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

Departure times: 11 am to 1 pm & 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

11 to 12 AM - Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand

Meet the author of The Five Star Weekend and many other novels along with Victoria Benton Frank, author of My Magnolia Summer at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. MitchellsBookCorner.com

11 AM to 12 PM - Painting Bath Bombs for Ages 6+

This class combines the love of painting x bath bomb fun! Kids will choose from a variety of bath bombs to paint with safe non-toxic paints that they can then enjoy in the bath! $58; register at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553.

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

Relax on a narrated tour of the inner harbor & enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour with Island Tours

A narrated tour of historic sites in town: Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

A 2-1/2 hr tour of the west end of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett’s Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington st. or at Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

2 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and has pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Tickets at WalkNantucket.com

2 to 3 PM - Beach Biology Field Trip

Join MMA staff to learn about the fascinating ecology, and geology of Nantucket’s unique shoreline. $30. Pre-registration required at MariaMitchell.org

2 to 3 PM - Bug Bonanza with Maria Mitchell Assn. for Ages 4+

Find out what insects and small creatures live in the grasses, flowers, & trees of

Nantucket. Collect insects like a scientist & learn about their behaviors before we release them. Pre-registration recommended at MariaMitchell.org

2 to 4 PM - Calling All Writers

Join with other writers to share written work: memoirs, poetry, travel, essay, fiction. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

2 to 4:30 PM - Free Drop In Gams with No Instruction

Have an unfinished chair, basket, beading or stitching project? Bring a project you are working on to this open session to work in the company of others. All levels; basic tools are available for your use. 1800 House, 7 Mill Street. nha.org

3 to 4 PM - “Who They Are”: Hosted in The Garden

Talk to a guest who belongs to Nantucket in some way, from vacationers to generational residents & everything in between. Discuss their lives, their relationship with Nantucket, and a prediction of what the future holds for Nantucket. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

3 to 4 PM - Teen Tote Bag Painting

Teens, get creative and design your own tote bag! All materials and snacks will be provided.Due to limited materials, please register ahead of time. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org

3:30 to 4:30 PM - Beading Bonanza! Ages 5+

Explore the art of beading: kids choose from a variety of beads of various materials, shapes, sizes, & colors, designing and creating their own jewelry. $58; Registration at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553.

4 to 7 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring Buckle & Shake at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise

Escape summer crowds & heat and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On-board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

5:30 to 6:15 PM - Mindfulness in Nature through Internal Observation

Join Andrew Viselli, for walking meditation & deliberate observation of nature. All levels welcome. $30. Pre-registration is required at mariamitchell.org

6 PM - Summer Decks 2023

Fun evening in The Dreamland featuring Jimbo James. Must be 18 & older; 21 + wristband $65 + $2.25 service fee. Tickets: NantucketDreamland.org

6:30 PM - Polpis Harbor Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

As the sun sets over Nantucket Harbor & Coatue, learn how geological forces formed Nantucket & Polpis Harbors & about salt marsh ecosystem in the harbors & conservation efforts. Tickets at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466.

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6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

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Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 PM - Free Cultural Arts Lecture at NISDA

Emmy-winning Writer and Producer Donick Cary in conversation with John Shea at NISDA, 23 Wauwinet Road

7 PM - Rock of Ages by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

This big summer musical takes you back to the totally awesome time of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos, and sporting even bigger hair! Theatre Workshop production features hits of bands including Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, & more. Tickets at theatrenantucket.org

7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab your favorite beverages & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time varies with sunset. Book at nantucketbywater.com or call 508-228-7037.

7:30 PM - Blithe Spirit by White Heron Theatre

True love is eternal, for better...and worse in Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit is a spirited classic White Heron Theatre Company. Tickets at 508-825-5268

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route

A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 min early.whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972

9 PM - Open Night: Stargazing at Loines Observatory

Join Maria Mitchell’s professional astronomers for a tour of Nantucket’s night sky. Two sessions: 9 to 9:45 pm & 9:45 PM to 10:30 pm. Pre-registration recommended. $22 for adults, $12 for children. MariaMitchell.org

9 to 10 PM - Nighttime Marine Ecology Field Trip

Learn about the fish, squid, crabs, & other creatures that come out to feed at night in the shallow harbor waters. For adults & children ages 10+. Pre-registration required at mariamitchell.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 27

STORYWALK: WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A ROCK?

Stop by the Atheneum garden and check out the new StoryWalk: What Can You Do With a Rock by Pat Zietlow Miller. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T

Capt. Fred Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where the fish are biting. All equipment provided. A fishing trip on the Herbert T is a memorable for the whole family. Reservations: 508-228-6655 (evenings call 508257-4176). Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm

7:30 to 8:30 AM - Morning Yoga on the Bandstand

Yoga on the bandstand at Children’s Beach. Fee based.

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. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

8 to 9:30 AM - Flower Picking Hayride Tours

Pick bouquets in the fields with the help of Fernanda & her flower staff: clippers provided & bouquets will be delivered back to the market after the tour. $85 ~ $50 for 6-12 ~ 5 and under free. Bartlett’s Farm. Tickets at BartlettsFarm.com

8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill

A 2-mile, nonstop. exercise walk with historic commentary past historic mansions and the most beautiful gardens of Nantucket Town. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+) ; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972

9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium

Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org

9 to 10 AM - Ravenous Reptiles for Ages 4+

Learn about unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, & more at the MMA Natural Science Museum and touch or hold several of the MMA’s animals. $15; pre-registration required at MariaMitchell.org: at least 1 adult must sign up with children.

9 to 11 AM - Marine Ecology Field Trip

Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, & other marine life during this program that is part of a research project & interesting for adults + kids. $30 per participant. Register at 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org

9:30 to 10:30 AM - Sailor’s Valentine Class for Ages 2-6

This popular shell craft dates back to the 1830s, when sailors on long voyages would make a Sailor’s Valentine to give to loved ones. Children will make these decorative pieces with a variety of tiny shells. $58; register at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553.

9:45 to 10:15 AM - Free Nanpuppets at the Atheneum

Puppets & songs. Bring a blanket to sit on in the Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim

Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30pm and at sunset.

10 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour

Learn what life was like in the late 1800s during the Whaling Era & see remaining historic landmarks. Book at nantucketbywater.com or call 508-228-7037.

10 AM - Barrett’s Tours

Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1 & 3 pm

10 AM - Cruise with Ack Sail

A Nantucket sailing charter or harbor cruise for up to 17 passenges. Celebrate engagements, weddings, family reunions, or special time spent with good friends. Call 508-423-9985 or acksail.com. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset.

10 AM to 3:30 PM - Free Family Activities at Shipwreck Museum

Unique outdoor activities featuring nautical crafts, marine science, rescue demonstrations, & more. Outside on the grounds of the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road; free shuttle departs from 25 Federal St starting at 9:30 am.

10 AM to 5 PM - Hands on History: Collage Postcards: for Ages 5-12

Learn about Nantucket history with guided craft activities. Create a souvenir to keep or mail to a friend using cut paper collage to create a unique postcard. Free with museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. nha.org

10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Book Signing with Deborah Goodrich Royce

Meet the author of Reef Road: A Novel at this book signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 MitchellsBookCorner.com

11 AM to 3 PM - NHA Free Summer Site Series

Join Historical Assn. at Greater Light, 8 Howard St for family friendly crafts, demos, & talks that bring the unique history of this historic site to life. nha.org

11:15 AM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

Relax on a narrated tour of the inner harbor & enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour with Island Tours

A narrated tour of historic sites in town: Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

A 2-1/2 hr tour of the west end of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett’s Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington st. or at Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

12 PM - Free Tour of Brant Point Hatchery

Tours last 45 minutes with 15 minutes for questions at the end. Parking can be challenging: it’s best to walk to the hatchery at Brant Point Beach. Sign up at linktr.ee/NRD_ACK

12:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation Hike with Nantucket Walkabout LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond in sight of an active osprey nest. 110 Eel Point Road. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

2 to 3 PM - Nature Story Hour

Designed for the young explorer: an MMA educator will read a nature or science related book, introduce an MMA’s animal friend, & make a craft of play games. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Register at MariaMitchell.org $15

2 to 3 PM - Read to a Buddy with R.E.A.D. Dogs for Ages 6-12

R.E.A.D Dogs 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 508-228-1110 x103. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

2 to 3:30 PM - Earth Story Walk and Talk for Adults

Join MMA’s scientist-in-residence, Dr. Rich Blundell on a journey through the story of planet Earth. Each stride of this 2.9-mi walk accounts for about 1 million years of Earth & human history. Pre-registration required at Mariamitchell.org.

4 to 4:45 PM - Free Teen Yoga

Learn mindful movement strategies to stretch and strengthen muscles + calming mindfulness & strategies to reduce stress and connect to joy. No experience needed. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. NantucketAtheneum.org

4 to 7 PM - Live Music at Cisco Brewers

Featuring B3 Kings at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 PM - 6th Annual Dragonfly Fundraiser open bar, hors d’oeuvres, Raw Bar Yoho, music, and an auction. Valet provided. Benefit for NAMI CC&I on Nantucket and Fairwinds. Tickets at dragonfly2023.cbo.io

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise

Escape summer crowds & heat and enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On-board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

6 to 7 PM - ELL Beginner & Intermediate English Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in class at Nantucket

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Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

6 to 7 PM - Live Music with Jacob Butler

Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

6 to 7:30 PM - TGIT for Kids! Slime + Beading for Ages 5+

This Barnaby’s class gives parents a night out while your kids make 2 different art projects: slime, wood art, beading, painting, clay, & more! Snacks, pizza, & drinks included! $110; register at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553.

6:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab your favorite beverages & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time varies with sunset. Book at nantucketbywater.com or call 508-228-7037.

7 PM - “The Devil’s Staircase” Benefit Concert

A night of music & charity at St. Paul’s Church featuring The Rossini Club. Proceeds benefit Nantucket Food Fuel Rental Assistance. Tickets $30-$500 at 508-901-1320

7:30 PM - Blithe Spirit by White Heron Theatre

True love is eternal, for better...and worse in Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit is a spirited classic White Heron Theatre Company. Tickets at 508-825-5268

7:30 to 8:30 PM - Open Mic Night!

Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route

A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 min early.whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972

10 PM - Karaoke

Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. TheRoseAndCrown.com

FRIDAY, JULY 28

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T

Capt. Fred Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where the fish are biting. All equipment provided. A fishing trip on the Herbert T is a memorable for the whole family. Reservations: 508-228-6655 (evenings call 508257-4176). Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm

7:30 to 8:30 AM - Morning Yoga on the Bandstand

Yoga on the bandstand at Children’s Beach. Fee based.

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, but their groves & small forests are broken up by meadows of wildflowers. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

9 to 9:30 AM - Half-Hour Hayrides at Bartlett’s Farm for Ages 3+

A fun ride for families on the go. Kids can add a sticker book and do the scavenger hunt for $5. Parent must accompany kids. $35; under 2 free. Tickets at BartlettsFarm.com or 508-228-9403.

9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium

Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org

9 to 10 AM - Ravenous Reptiles for Ages 4+

Learn about unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, & more at the MMA Natural Science Museum and touch or hold several of the MMA’s animals. $15; pre-registration required at MariaMitchell.org: at least 1 adult must sign up with children.

9 to 11 AM - Marine Ecology Field Trip

Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, & other marine life during this program that is part of a research project & interesting for adults + kids. $30 per participant. Register at 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org

9:30 to 10:30 AM - Build-a-Train for Ages 3-6

This Barnaby’s mini-maker class is fun for little hands! Kids will put together 3 different wood trains + track. Each child will then decorate & paint their project! $58; register at BarnabysNantucket.com or 508-680-1553.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim

Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30pm and at sunset.

10 AM - Barrett’s Tours

Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1 & 3 pm

10 AM - Cruise with Ack Sail

A Nantucket sailing charter or harbor cruise for up to 17 passenges. Celebrate engagements, weddings, family reunions, or special time spent with good friends. Call 508-423-9985 or acksail.com. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset.

10 AM to 3:30 PM - Free Family Activities at Shipwreck Museum

Unique outdoor activities featuring nautical crafts, marine science, rescue demonstrations, & more. Outside on the grounds of the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road; free shuttle departs from 25 Federal St starting at 9:30 am.

Subject to change without notice

SEASONAL SERVICE

$3, 6/12-9/17 7:15am-7:15pm, every 60 mins

SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$3, 6/26-9/4 10am-6pm, every 80 mins

SURFSIDE BEACH.....$3 6/26-9/4 10am-6pm every 40 mins

JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$2, 6/26-9/4 10am-6pm, every 30 mins

Park & Ride Lot: 2 Fairgrounds Rd

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: Madaket and Jetties – Broad Street (in front of the Whaling Museum);

Mid-Island, Miacomet, Sconset via Old South Rd and Milestone Road – Washington Street, Greenhound Site; Airport, Surfside and Sconset via Polpis Road – Washington Street. 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.

For more information visit nrtawave.com, or email nrta@nantucket-ma.gov

Reservations strongly recommended

Straight Wharf | Nantucket

508.228.3949