Yesterday's Island/Today's Nantucket, Vol. 54, Issue #12, August 8- 14, 2024 by Yesterday's Island Today's Nantucket

photo by Suzanne Daub

photo by Steve Tornovish

photo by Ben Adams

Stretch Stone Bracelets by Pam Freitus $40

Oval Opera Purse by Karen Palmer

Pendants P Gold

A Magical Concert on Jetties Beach

Nearly 30 years ago, a small group of volunteers joined forces to create a very special event for Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Led by Kathryn Clauss, Nantucket Cottage Hospital Board of Trustees members Margaretta Andrews and Charles Balas, and others, they brought the hospital community together to raise funds and popular support for their idea of bringing the Boston Pops Esplanade Orches-

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Thursday, August 8 - 11-5PM

Friday, August 9 - 11-5PM

Saturday, August 10 - 11-3PM

at the Macy Warehouse 12 Straight Wharf across from Stop and Shop

Musical about Making a Musical

His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue, and Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American musical.

Tick, Tick... Boom!, the autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre.

Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery is presented as a rock musical filled with instantly appealing melodies and a unique blend of musical theatre styles. Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, three actors and a band, Tick, Tick... Boom! takes you on the playwright/composer's journey that led to a Broadway blockbuster.

There are just five more performances through August 17, so buy your tickets now at theatrenantucket.org to see this youthful, endearing, and inspiring musical that embraces the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams through life's most difficult challenges.

Stop in for a box of “POPS” favorites… Rice Krispie Treats, Chunkers, Whoopie Pies, and more!

Open Monday 6:30am-1pm Tues-Sat 6:30am-4:30pm 17-1/2 Old South Rd nantucketbakeshop.com 508.228.2797

barnaby’s is a toy store & ar t studio for kids of all ages!

Summer Art Classes Daily!

Check out the schedule at barnabystoyandart.com

Drop-in and create any time of day!

Great toys & gi s! Activities for beach, park, playground, & home!

12 oak street • 508-680-1553 Open Daily

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photo by Bill Hoenk

Celebration of an Iconic Island Craft

by Suzanne Daub

Some are plain, beautiful in their simplicity and deeply colored by age. Others are elaborately constructed and adorned with carvings of ivory and ebony, scrimshaw, gold, and gems. They are round, oval, square, and even heart-shaped. Many are made to be totes and purses, with others designed as wine coasters, bread baskets, vases, mirror frames, ornaments, and even cradles.

This Wednesday, August 14, the Nantucket Historical Association will host its annual summer fundraiser, Baskets & Bubbly, to support the island’s iconic craft of Nantucket lightship baskets with a Celebration Under the Whale in their Nantucket Whaling Museum. Held from 5 to 7 pm, the event promises to be a fun summer gathering to bring your favorite lightship basket and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and bubbly. Tickets are available at nha.org.

“A Nantucket lightship basket, no two exactly alike, reflects the creativity and ingenuity of the person who made it,” commented co-chairs Sandie Owens and Karen Butler. “We encourage those who own a Nantucket lightship basket to carry it on your arm to share with all at this event. This annual tradition of an informal basket parade has been ongoing for many years [during Baskets & Bubbly]. We will look forward to seeing everyone at the celebration.”

In addition to the in-person event, there is a Baskets & Bubbly online auction that began on August 3 and continues through August 14. The auction includes more than 60 lightship baskets and basket-related items, with a “Buy Now” option on some items. This virtual auction offers the opportunity to bid on exquisitely handcrafted items, including an antique basket with mahogany base donated by Sylvia Antiques, a stunning 15-inch open round Nantucket in a Basket with mahogany base inlaid with a silhouette of Nantucket in quilted maple by Karen

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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!

restaurant and bar

Dinner

Nightly from 5:30pm Bar opens at 5pm

Make your table reservations online at: DuneNantucket.com

508-228-5550

20 Broad Street

VISIONARY WISDOM

Featuring Nantucket artist Tom Meyer from August 8th-12th

Opening Reception Friday, August 9th from 6-8 pm

4 India Street, 2nd floor Mon-Sat 10:30am-5pm, Sun 12-4pm thegallerynantucket.com

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8

Events & Entertainment

till 6 PM - Story Walk: Ocean! Waves for All

From writer Stacy McAnulty and illustrator David Litchfield, this is a light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the formation & history of the ocean, told from the perspective of the ocean. All month long in the Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street. till 1 PM - Free Family Activities at Shipwreck Museum

Outdoor activities featuring nautical crafts, marine science, rescue demonstrations, & more on the grounds of the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Rd; weather dependent free shuttle from 25 Federal St starting at 9:30 am.

10:30 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour with NHA

Walk through Nantucket town with an NHA Museum Guide & hear the story of the rise and fall of whaling, the beginnings of tourism, and social & racial development on-island. Again at 1:30pm Rain or shine. Tickets at nha.org.

10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Anita McBride

Meet the author of Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America’s HistoryMaking Women at this book signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.

10:30 am to 5 pm - Tom Meyer Exhibit at Gallery at Four India

Featuring work by Nantucket artist Tom Meyer, whose imaginative Narrative Visions are colorful and full of messages about life: the good, the bad, and the ugly. On display thru Aug. 12 in the Gallery at Four India, upstairs at 4 India Street.

11 AM - Cruise with ACK Sail

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

11 AM - Working with Clay for Ages 6+

During this class your child will learn various sculpting techniques while creating bowls, summer ornaments, & more. $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

11 AM to 5 PM - Katherine Grover Fine Jewelry Trunk Show

See jewelry designer Katherine Grover’s latest unique jewelry in 24k gold at this summer trunk show at the Macy Warehouse, 12 Straight Wharf.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

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 - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise

Relax on a narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream. Again at 1, 2:15, & 4 pm. 1-hour cruises. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

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.

12:45 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

1 to 3:30 PM - Day Sail Aboard the Lynx

Enjoy a lovely day on the water standing on a piece of history! Nantucket’s longest hourly and most affordable sailing event you can do. Highly recommended by anyone who has sailed on Lynx. TallShipLynx.org

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

A fun, relaxed, nonjudgmental way to become more confident & enjoy reading. Sign up to read for 15-20 min at NantucketAtheneum.org

4 PM - Beading Bonanza with Barnaby’s Nantucket For All Ages

Explore the art of beading. From bracelet and necklace to keychain making, kids can choose from a large variety of beads to design and create their own jewelry. ., . $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Timmy Maia at Cisco Brewers Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Rd & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations.

My Evil Plan

by Steve “Tuna” Tornovish

Are evil scientists born or made?

I cannot tell you the answer today to this age-old question, but seeing how I’m currently conducting a series of diabolical experiments, I have a feeling that I’m well on my way to finding out.

Now calm down, folks: I’m not doing really evil things like trying to develop a flu virus that will kill millions, crush economies, and bring life as we know it to a screeching halt. Seriously, no one is that evil, right? Nah, I’m more of a “gardenvariety” scientist. My scheme is all about developing a worldwide network of awesome young fishers who will dominate the island beaches for years to come.

Any evil scientist worth his or her salt needs a role model. I can only think of one who has all of the proper qualities. A misunderstood genius...a man who wants a better world but goes about things in an unconventional way...a guy who loves hanging out with an amazing supporting cast. Yes, my evil scientist career will be modeled after the wonderful Gene Wilder, who starred in the hilarious 1974 classic movie, “Young Frankenstein.” Wilder’s take on Dr. Victor Frankenstein shows us that it’s just got to be in your blood. Try as he might have to repress his true nature, ol’ Dr. Victor couldn’t avoid getting pulled back into the family business.

I come from a fishing family. My grandfather (and namesake), Steve Tornovish, ran a fishing boat on the Great Lakes, laying out nets with his brother and sons. The Tornovish crew worked hard and faced down all of the challenges that nature and government could throw at them. My dad moved on from the commercial fishing life but it always haunted him. Today, my brother Billy and I keep the family fishing genes going strong (and let’s not overlook our sister, Lisa, a well-known fluke killer!).

Dr. Victor Frankenstein was all in on creating his glorious monster. So am I. But much like my esteemed role model, I need parts to work with. Dr. Victor sent the unforgettable Igor (Marty Feldman, with the movable hump on his back) out to fetch body parts. My experiment had to be somewhat more subtle. I decided to use a combination of awesome local Nantucket kids, as well as kids whose unsuspecting parents hired me to take their vacationing families out fishing. My labo-

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Sports Fishing on the “Herbert T” Slip 14, Straight Wharf, Nantucket, Ma. Day Time:

and 4pm. Fully Licensed - Fully Insured

$150 per person (2 person minimum) FishNantucket.net

Private Charters Available $650 - up to 6 persons

NANTUCKET WALKING TOURS

Providing Quality Tours Since 1998

Events & Entertainment

Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 6

4 to 8:30 PM - tick, tick...BOOM! by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer & the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. 14 songs, 10 characters, 3 actors, & a band, Tick, Tick...Boom! takes you on the playwright/composer’s journey that led to a Broadway blockbuster. Tickets at theatrenantucket.org

NANTUCKET GHOST WALK

Voted “Best Walking Tour on Nantucket” 3 years in a row! Since 1998 the most popular walking tour on Nantucket!

Choice of 2 Different Tours

The Town Route: An eerie, 80 min, 1 mile evening stroll featuring the most haunted restaurant and most haunted house on Nantucket. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday starting at 8pm.

Cemetery Route: A 1 1/3 mile, 90 min walk featuring the Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, Mary Abby Swain, & the island’s 2 most haunted hotels. Tuesday,Wednesday, & Thursday starting at 8pm.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the starting times at Centre and Main (top of Main) in front of the bank.

THE LUNA WALK (aka Fabulous Mansions)

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A 2 1/2 mile, 1 hour, non-stop morning exercise walkwith historic commentary - past some of the most spectacular homes on Nantucket. Please arrive 10 minutes early at Centre and Main beside the bank steps. Monday, Wednesday, & Friday starting at 8:30am.

HISTORIC MANSIONS OF MAIN STREET & 1776 WINDMILL

A 2 mile, non-stop exercise walk - with historic commentary - past the historic mansions and most beautiful yards and gardens of Nantucket town. Meets 10 min. early at Centre and Main Sts. beside the bank steps. Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday starting at 8:30am.

NOTORIOUS NANTUCKET/ NANTUCKET VS. THE HIPPIES

For ages 13 and up. Learn about the real Nantucket of opium dens, bordellos, riots, hippie hysteria, a conman, and the legendary Benny Cleveland. Thursday starting at 10am.

GREAT WRITERS ON NANTUCKET

Hear how Hemingway, Melville, Steinbeck, and others were inspired by their stays on this magical island. Tuesday starting at 10am.

PRICES FOR ALL TOURS:

$25 for adults (20-64)

$20 for seniors (65+)

$15 for teens

$10 for kids 6-12; under 6 free Cash only. No reservations necessary.

774.325.8972

whjamieson@gmail.com

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

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

5:15 to 6:45 PM - Nantucket By Water Sip & Fish

Parents sip, and kids fish in this relaxing afternoon excursion. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

5:30 PM - Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Newsies Jr.

Disney’s Newsies JR is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org

6 PM - TGIT for Kids! Slime + Wood Art for Ages 5+

Parents get an evening out while we entertain the kids! Kids make 2 different art projects from slime, creating wood art, beading, painting, clay, & more! Snacks, pizza, and drinks included. $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

6 to 7 PM - ELL Beginner & Intermediate English Class

Learn basic conversation or improve English skills. Class conducted in English; preregistration not required. 508-228-1110 x113. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St.

6 to 7 PM - Lecture by Best Selling Author Bianca Bosker

This Geschke Lecture features Bianca Bosker discussing her latest book, “Get the Picture, a mind-bending journey among the inspired artists and obsessive art fiends who taught me how to see.” This author’s has been described as “a writer who could make dust sparkle. Tickets at NantucketAtheneum.org

6 to 8 PM - Live Music with Jacob Butler

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

6 to 9 PM - Annual August Fete: A Night on Nantucket’s North Shore

Join Nantucket Preservation Trust to explore 3 centuries of Nantucket history, with house tours, including one of the best preserved early 18th century homes on island, the c. 1722 Richard Gardner III House. Learn the history & evolution of West Chester Street, one of Nantucket’s oldest thoroughfares. Enjoy cocktails & hearty hors d’oeuvres, a raw bar, & live music from the Shep Cats during a tented reception. The Fête also a Sense of Place Auction, with items from Nantucket artists, artisans, and one-of-a-kind experiences. Tickets at nantucketpreservation.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 - Live Music at the Brotherhood

Hear Brother Other perform in the Cisco Surf Bar, upstairs at the Brotherhood, 23 Broad Street.

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

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. 774-325-8972

10 to 11:59 PM - Live Music with Local Notes Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T

Capt. Fred Tonkin is an experienced fisherman who will take you to where the fish are biting. All equipment provided. Memorable for the whole family. Reservations: 508-228-6655 (evenings: 508-257-4176). Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm

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. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466

8:30 AM - Pick Your Own Flowers Tour at Bartlett’s Farm

A picturesque morning in the certified organic flower fields at Bartlett’s Farm where you pick flowers & capture unforgettable moments with family. Clippers & expert guidance provided to help you create the perfect bouquet: create memories that will last a lifetime! Tour approximately 1.5 hours. Tickets: BartlettsFarm.com continued on page 13

Seagull Kleptomaniacs of Nantucket Island

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

You may have heard about the recent theft that occurred at Stop and Shop. A man’s wallet was stolen from his cart right in the parking lot. It was front page news! Ok, it wasn’t front page news, but the perpetrator was identified as a frequent culprit of such crimes—a seagull.

If I were to defend the alleged perpetrator in court, I would definitely win the argument. How can I be so sure? What defense could there possibly be with eye witnesses who saw the perp fly away with the cash? Well, the victim said the thief was a “seagull.” My friends, there is no such thing as a seagull…(mic drop).

The term seagull is actually a misnomer. Gulls are, according to the Merriam Webster dictionary, “any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae).” The term “seagull” was likely used because many gull species are found along the coast. However other gulls have ranges that are inland and include freshwater habitats.

On Nantucket (and other beach-going areas) gulls are taken for granted. They are overlooked and underappreciated, which makes them a particular favorite for me. Called by many derogatory names such as “trash birds” or “beach rats,” these gulls are seen as more of a nuisance than as birds to be admired. Stealing sandwiches and stalking children with French fries can give them a bad reputation. Looking at it a different way, human habits with food and trash have caused the birds to act this way. The gulls (and other birds) have been able to take advantage of an available food resource (i.e. people) and because of this ingenuity and resilience, we de-class them. We delight in other shorebirds: plovers, oystercatchers, sandpipers, etc. But our gulls are not given the same respect.

It is ironic, however, because gulls weren’t always as common as they are now. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that gulls became urbanized in many areas,

Sail Endeavor

AN ISLAND POINT OF VIEW:

Moor Blueberries

essay by Robert P. Barsanti

In the sweat of August, my Boon Companion and I retreat to the quiet places. For most of the year, he can run about unleashed in some of the most dog-friendly parks and play areas, but when the summer comes the existing rules are reposted, underlined, and enforced by the sad, angry, and afraid.

Now, as the proud partner of an eighty-pound yellow lab, I know how people react when he runs to them, barking and slobbering. The “Ambassador” is aggressively friendly, which I explain as best I can when I trot after Himself up the path. In the “R” months, most of the other dog people are familiar with my Boon Companion. But, as the boat fills and the days lie out on the sand, the pint-sized service animals find themselves nose-to-nose with the Big Dope. They all think one word: “snack.”

So, in order preserve everyone’s good feelings and keep the economy percolating, we spend an hour or so in the interior of the island, in the moors between Milestone and Polpis Road, a step out of time and two steps away from the tender and delicious little dogs.

Out here, the Big Dope can chase as many deer as he can catch. He can poke his nose into thickets, bushes, and brakes. I will walk along one of the two-lane “paths” while he disappears into something thick, sticky, and splashy. Then he will emerge, wet and muddy, shake or dry himself in the sand before darting back into the out-of-bounds bushes in search of something tasty and dead. Our path swings about and emerges into a burned over area, without those bushes. He lifts his head over the grass and races after the ghosts and will-o-the-wisps in the waving brown stalks

Now, one of the unacknowledged pleasures of my walks in the center of the island comes with a keen eye and the whisper of local knowledge. Free food is out here. In this hot and sunny summer, with the heavy spring rains, the berries have been weighing heavy across the island. This year, the raspberries, the black-

Gallery Big Bathed in Light

Nantucket’s natural light can be extraordinary. From the gentle glow of an island sunrise to the “golden hour” just before sunset, the light is soft and diffused, thanks to the clear air. Other times of day, when the sun is lower in the sky, the light takes on a warm, almost ethereal quality, and the interplay of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and tranquility.

Artist members of the Artists Association of Nantucket have captured the beauty of this natural light in Bathed in Light, AAN’s newest exhibition in their award-winning Big Gallery. The show is on display through Monday, August 26th.

This exhibition’s theme encouraged AAN artists to highlight the subjects and themes they were most drawn to, all while being inspired by Nantucket’s serene ambiance. AAN’s Artistic Director Robert Frazier explains that Bathed in Light “celebrates the unique visual atmosphere of our island—the changes in light, shifts in weather, and the moments of dramatic shadow across our streets, harbors, and moors.”

Located on the second floor of the Thomas H. Macy Warehouse at 12 Straight Wharf, the Big Gallery is the perfect place to showcase local artwork of all media, with its lofty ceilings and tall windows. The Big Gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10-5 and Sundays from 12-4.

Events & Entertainment

Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 8

8:30 AM - The Luna Walk (a.k.a. “Fabulous Mansions”)

You’ll be over the moon after going on this 3-mi., 75-min. non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary that follows in the footsteps of Luna (Nantucket’s most physically fit dog) thru Lily Pond Park, past the Oldest House, and past fabulous mansions of the Cliff and Brant Point. Arrive at 8:20 am at Centre & Main, in front of bank steps. $25 cash only. No reservations necessary. 774-325-8972.

9:30 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 12:30 & 3 pm

9:30 AM - Dinosaur Habitats at Barnaby’s Nantucket For Ages 3-6

This dinosaur-themed class combines science & art. Kids create their very own special habitats using dinosaur fossils, lava paint, glowing stones, & more! Perfect class for little paleontologists! $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket

Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm

10 AM - 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 & 3:30 pm.

10 to 11:30 AM - Free Nature Ramble

Join LLNF for a “Ramble” along gently rolling trails, exploring sandplain grasslands and coastal heathlands with views of Long Pond & Nantucket Sound. Learn about the history of the LLNF property, current research, & management. 110 Eel Point Road. LLNF.org

10 AM to 1 PM - Free Family Activities at Shipwreck Museum

10:30 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour with NHA

10:30 AM - Pick-Your-Own Veggies Tour at Bartlett’s Farm

Step aboard our hay wagon for a journey to Bartlett’s produce fields to witness first-hand what’s fresh & in-season. You’ll stop at multiple points of interest along the way, & Bartlett’s will give you with a bag you can fill with farm-fresh vegetables to take home. Senior (65+) & Youth (6-12) pricing is available; children five & younger ride for free. Tickets at BartlettsFarm.com

10:30 to 11 AM - Free Nanpuppets at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum

Join Lizza and her cast of puppets at the beautiful museum grounds for a fun, halfhour show for all ages. Program is free; gratuities for the performer are encouraged. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. EganMaritime.org

10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Hank Phillippi Ryan

Meet the author of One Wrong Word: A Novel at this book signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.

11 AM - Back to School Backpacks x Patches at Barnaby’s Nantucket

Get ready for school with Barnaby’s Nantucket. This class is $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

11 AM - Cruise with ACK Sail

11 AM to 5 PM - Katherine Grover Fine Jewelry Trunk Show

See jewelry designer Katherine Grover’s latest unique jewelry in 24k gold at this summer trunk show at the Macy Warehouse, 12 Straight Wharf.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

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

Relax on a narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream. Again at 1, 2:15, & 4 pm. 1-hour cruises. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

1 to 3:30 PM - Day Sail Aboard the Lynx

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Events & Entertainment

Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 13

2 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. See & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com.

4 PM - Le Petite Fairy Houses for Ages 4+

These mini Fairy Houses are so much fun for kids to design & create: all miniature elements come together to build a child’s special home using mixed media, recycled, and raw materials. $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

4 to 5 PM - Green Crab Survey with Maria Mitchell Assn.

Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff on a survey for invasive European green crabs using the wading with hand net method. This survey will be a part of the MMA Nantucket Green Crab Citizen Science Survey that you can do yourself at any time. Register at mariamitchell.org/nantucket-green-crab-week

4 to 6 PM - Game Night for Tweens & Teens

Play a selection of games in the Atheneum Learning Lab, including Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance & Mario Party, and board games. First-come, firstserved. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Timmy Maia at Cisco Brewers Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Rd & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations.

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

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

5:15 to 6:45 PM - Nantucket By Water Sip & Fish

Parents sip, and kids fish in this relaxing afternoon excursion. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

5:30 PM - Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Newsies Jr. Disney’s Newsies JR is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org

6 PM - Julia Ioffe: “Unmasking Putin”

A one-hour conversation followed by a reception with Julia Ioffe in the Harborview Room for those with combination ticket. Hors d’ oeuvres, wine, and beer will be served. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org

6 PM - TGIF for Kids! with Barnaby’s Nantucket - Ages 5+

Parents get a night out while we entertain your kids! Children creat 2 projects with activities that vary each week. Snacks, pizza, & drinks included. $58: register at barnabystoyandart.com.

6 to 8 PM - Live Music with Jacob Butler

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

6 to 8 pm - Opening Reception for Tom Meyer Exhibit at Gallery at Four India

6 to 8 PM - Teen Movie Night

Enjoy popcorn and refreshments with your friends while watching a movie at the library! All teens + friends + family are welcome Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.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.

6:30 to 7:30 PM - On & Off the Page: “Writing Women, Resilience, & Relationships”

Join bestselling authors Dawn Tripp and Nancy Thayer for a lively & illuminating discussion followed by Q&A about their latest books: Jackie and The Summer We Started Over. Book signing to follow. A free event held in the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

7 PM - Live Music at the Brotherhood

Hear Brother Other perform in the Cisco Surf Bar, upstairs at the Brotherhood, 23 Broad Street.

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

7 to 8:30 PM - Clue by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave cult-fans & newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT! Tickets at theatrenantucket.org

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 locations. $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. 774-325-8972

8 to 10 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee

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

10 PM - Friday Night Karaoke

Join the fun and sing along at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-2282595 TheRoseAndCrown.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10

NiSHA’s HEArt Project Exhibition

The Humane Education in Art Project is a summer program of Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals that involves kids who create an animal-themed piece of art. On display thru Aug. 16 in Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. NantucketAtheneum.org

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T

8 AM - ACK Clean Team

Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. The Clean Team supplies all you need, including grabbers. Meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. or outside of Town meet at Wauwinet Road at Community Sailing Area.

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

9:30 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 12:30 & 3 pm

9:30 AM - Build & Create with Play Mais for Ages 2-6

During this workshop, children build & create using with eco-friendly Maize pieces made of cornstarch & natural coloring, encouraging fine motor skills, imagination, and creative play. $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

9:30 to 11:30 AM - Free Program: “Combating Hate”

Join Congregation Shirat HaYam in partnership with Nantucket Interfaith Council for a program on combating hate held in the Great Hall of the Atheneum, featuring Imam Abdullah Antepli, Professor of the Practice of Interfaith Relations from Duke University. This session will explore the impact of antisemitism and ways to combat it, fostering understanding and unity within our community. For details on the 2-day program visit shirathayamnantucket.org ~ NantucketAtheneum.org

9:30 AM to 4 PM - Grab & Go Bag: Whale Wall Hanging

Stop by the Weezie Library for this week’s Grab & Go project, while they last. Using paper, paint and yarn you will create a Whale Wall Hanging. Supplies & instructions included. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

10 AM - NanPuppets at Children’s Beach

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

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm

10 AM - 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 & 3:30 pm.

10 to 11 AM - Read to a Buddy with R.E.A.D. Dogs for Ages 6-12

A fun, relaxed, nonjudgmental way to become more confident & enjoy reading. Sign up to read for 15-20 min at NantucketAtheneum.org

10 AM to 1 PM - Free Family Activities at Shipwreck Museum

10:30 AM - Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Newsies Jr.

10:30 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour with NHA

10:30 AM - Pick-Your-Own Veggies Tour at Bartlett’s Farm

10:30 am to 5 pm - Tom Meyer Exhibit at Gallery at Four India

11 AM - Cruise with ACK Sail

NANTUCKET ISLAND

Nantucket’s beautiful & pristine shorelines. For gentle surf, go to north shore beaches like Jetties, Steps Beach, Dionis, & Brant Point. For experienced swimmers who like heavier surf, visit Cisco, Surfside, Nobadeer, & Tom Nevers Beach. If you have senior members, Jetties and Sconset beaches is among the easier to access. Not all beaches have lifeguards, and only a few have facilities.

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.

MAP of DOWNTOWN NANTUCKET

brant point Lighthouse

● 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.

▲ OTHER HISTORICAL POINTS OF INTEREST

brant point Lighthouse: 2 Easton St First erected in 1746, America's second oldest lighthouse and at 26 feet tall, the shortest in New England.

nantucket atheneum: 1 India St The island’s public library was built in 1847 and is filled with art & artifacts as well as books, periodicals, digital materials. Children’s section, reading room, & public garden. Open Mon.-Sat. pacific cLub: Lower Main St Built in 1772 by whaling merchant William Rotch, this is the only 18th century brick building still standing on-island. Quarterboard on the front lists names of 3 notable ships of Rotch: 2 in the Boston Tea Party and

the first ship to fly the American flag in London. first congregationaL church: 62 Centre St Built in 1725 & moved to this site in 1765. Open for services. Climb the tower for a view of town & the harbor.

st mary’s church: 3 Federal St Built in 1897. Open for services.

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.

st pauL’s church: 20 Fair St Founded in 1838. Rebuilt in 1901 with Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass windows. Church is open daily for visits and for Sunday services. methodist church: 2 Centre St Built in 1831. Open for services.

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.

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Events & Entertainment

Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 14

11 AM - Crystal Clear Summer Slime for Ages 6+

Your children will learn the science behind slime while enjoying making their own batch of clear slime using Mica Powder to color their slime + a variety of add-ins from sprinkles, glitter, charms, gummy bears, & more. Your house will stay clean while we clean up the mess! $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

11 AM to 3 PM - Katherine Grover Fine Jewelry Trunk Show

See jewelry designer Katherine Grover’s latest unique jewelry in 24k gold at this summer trunk show at the Macy Warehouse, 12 Straight Wharf.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

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

Relax on a narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream. Again at 1, 2:15, & 4 pm. 1-hour cruises. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - Nantucket By Water Oyster Tours

Tour a working Oyster Farm and learn what goes into growing the perfect Nantucket Oyster. Call 508-228-7037 or book online at nantucketbywater.com Departs again at 1:30 PM

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

12 to 3 PM - Live Music by Misty Blues at Cisco Brewers

Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Rd & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations.

12 to 4 PM - Maria Mitchell Assn. 5th Annual Green Crab Derby

Help the Maria Mitchell Assn. & the Nantucket Land Council fight the European green crab invasion by participating in the Nantucket Green Crab Derby. Participate in a team of up to 4 members to help us maintain healthy marine habitats and for a chance to win prizes. Group fee of $10. Details, rules, and registration at mariamitchell.org/nantucket-green-crab-week

1 to 3:30 PM - Day Sail Aboard the Lynx

2 to 5 PM - The 2nd Annual Nantucket Car Show

Food trucks, live music, giveaways, and games! Trophies will be awarded for each category in the car show. Held behind the NES/NIS, off Surfside Road.

2:45 PM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet over which a small walkway passes. This is one of the shorter hikes and is close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com ~ 508-422-7466

4 PM - Back to School Pencil Cases x Patches + Beading for Ages 6+

Kids choose from a variety of pencil cases they decorate with patches. Each will also be able to make a beaded wrist strap for their pencil case and a matching bracelet. $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Angelus Hall at Cisco Brewers

Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Rd & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations.

4 to 8:30 PM - tick, tick...BOOM! by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

4:30 PM - Annual Boston Pops on Nantucket Concert

Gates open at 4:30 pm: Boston Pops on Tour with conductor Keith Lockhart show begins at 7 pm, hosted by best selling author Elin Hilderbrand and featuring musical guest Super Diamond, the Neil Diamond Tribute. Ticketholders may begin to line up at 3 pm (no earlier). Tickets $30 at nantuckethospital.org; all tickets are non-refundable. Bring food & beverages: none are sold at this event. At approximately 9 pm, the show will end with a drone light show.

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

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

5:15 to 6:45 PM - Nantucket By Water Sip & Fish

Parents sip, and kids fish in this relaxing afternoon excursion. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

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ratory would be spread across the vast expanse of Great Point. And my gauge for success would be the junior division leader board of the August Blues charity fishing tournament. Mwahahahaha!! (Pro tip: if you ever need a chuckle, just google “evil laugh”—the results are too funny!)

My first victims...I mean experimental subjects or let’s just say “clients”...were the Poston family from Raleigh, NC. The wonderful and unsuspecting Max and Ashley Poston were lured into letting me fish with their two awesome kids. Wells, their son, is 11 years old, and he just loves to fish! Their daughter, Reese, is 9. From what I observed, Reese will grow to be a force of nature. She has a strong competitiveness streak that I admired from the get-go!

Ashley and I talked a lot about the criteria for the August Blues junior tournament. She was all-in on helping her kids submit any fish that they caught during our trip. We headed out to Great Point on August 1, opening day for the monthlong event. The wind was blowing at a better than brisk pace out of the southwest, a fairly common situation for the Nantucket summer. Thus, the best fishing was going to be on the inside position of Great Point on the way to Coatue.

Upon our arrival, the conditions looked promising. Birds were going crazy across the bay, diving on unseen baitfish. The long streak of windy days from the southwest had piled up an aggravating amount of seaweed for us to contend with on every cast. But I had a feeling that if we worked at it, we would catch some fish. Or, at least, enjoy an amazing day on a beautiful beach. Win-win, right?

I talked with Wells about the tournament. He loves to fish and was excited to participate. Our discussion went like this:

Steve Tuna: “So if I cast my rod out and hook a fish and you reel it in, does it count as a fish that you can enter in the tournament?”

Wells: “Nope. I have to cast on my own, hook a fish and reel it in all by myself.”

Tears in my eyes! This kid is the best—great integrity and a can-do spirit. And, guess what: he did it! Wells persisted, casting better with every attempt, making corrections and dealing with the wind and the seaweed until he hooked up and landed a respectable 27.25 inch bluefish! Ashley fought through the spotty internet service on the outreaches of Coatue and entered her son’s fish on the tournament’s

easy to use (and FREE for anglers 17 and under) website. Wells was on the August Blues leaderboard! My first experiment was a huge success... Mwahahahaha!!

Max knew that his responsibility as a dad was to hook up a fish for his daughter. He did so, and Reese landed her (non-tournament eligible) bluefish. Peace was restored for the Poston family. The day was a huge success!

Now for phase two of my plan…

I had selected a perfect Nantucket family for this next step. John and Amy Seip moved their family from Wisconsin to Nantucket about three years ago. Amy told me that her mom loved the Nantucket-based sitcom “Wings” so much that Amy took her to visit the island. She loved it here, and her wheels began to turn.

“I searched for openings for physical therapist positions and Nantucket Cottage Hospital came right up!” Amy still chuckles at the amazing coincidence. She dropped the hint with John and the seed germinated shortly thereafter. They talked it over with their three boys—Malachi, now almost 16 years old, Finnley, now 13, and Solomon (Sully), now 11. The Seip family agreed that they would give island life a try.

I first met the Seip family at Summer Street Church. They are wonderful. It’s so great to see their family dynamic. The boys may all be spaced two years apart, but they always demonstrate a deep love and respect for each other. We got talking about fishing, of course, and one thing led to another. The church held a fishing trip for the guys, and I got to work with the Seip boys. I could see that all three of them share their dad’s sense of adventure. Later on, I lent them a fishing rod so that the boys could continue to learn. I looked forward to my Sunday updates on their progress.

It was obvious to me that these awesome young men would fit nicely into my experiment. I contacted John and Amy, and a trip was planned. We headed out to Great Point on Day 2 of the August Blues tournament. Mwahahahaha!!

Our trip was a quick hitter before sunset due to our mutual work schedules. John is busy fixing people (hey, did I mention that my casting shoulder feels like it might fall off soon?), and Amy works with the Nantucket Historical Association as the finance manager. The boys were excited, as was I. We discussed the tournament rules, much like I did with Wells the day before. The Seip boys were so ready! Fishing reveals personalities. I watched as Malachi led the charge. He’s thoughtful, tough, smart, and caring: a natural leader. Malachi’s casting was textbook perfect. I suggested one minor correction to increase body turn, and his dis-

tance improved dramatically. Finnley is the quiet one, with still waters that run very deep. He spoke not a word but went straight to his work, as they say. Sully, the youngest of the three, was the wild one who was working overtime to keep up with his older and taller brothers. I coached Sully on smoothing out some technique issues, and soon he was casting like a champion. The laboratory conditions were perfect!

“I’m on!” Finnley, my quiet one, only had to say those two words to make my day! He worked his fish in his usual nonchalant manner until it was flopping on the beach. Amy took over from there, taking a photo against the measuring tape and submitting the fish. Now my evil plan was really cooking: I had a second junior entry, and the Seip family was one step closer to qualifying for the inaugural August Blues family division title! Mwahahahaha!!

Two trips with junior anglers, two entries on the leaderboard! In the immortal words of Gene Wilder: “It’s alive!!” And it’s just beginning, folks. I plan to keep the laboratory cooking, getting more and more junior anglers out on the beach, casting, hooking, and landing fish for the rest of the month. Be forewarned, good citizens of Nantucket! Mwahahahaha!!

Steve “Tuna” Tornovish is a Nantucket native who has spent his life fishing from the beaches of his beloved island. He loves to introduce clients to the joy of fishing with his Nantucket Island Fishing Adventures: stevetuna.com

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Moor Blueberries

berries, and even the black raspberries have been poking their prickers in all sorts of weedy and dark corners. I have seen them at the parking lots for the beaches, in the unmowed lawns and wildflowers off of Cliff Road, and along the second hole at Sconset Golf course.

My blueberry bushes are two turns away from the main path, deep enough into the cover to allow for comfortable privacy. Once under the bushy canopy, it can be hard to find your way, especially to a Treasure of Berries. The Boon Companion would be a great guide if there weren’t delicious trails to follow. History’s footsteps can be faint. But I found the bushes.

And no berries.

They hadn’t fallen to the ground, hadn't hidden deep in the recesses, hadn’t dried up and shriveled into indigestible pellets. They were just gone.

It doesn’t really matter why the berries are gone. Even out here, a step out of time and in the bushy hush of the middle moors, any number of forces could have colluded to take MY blueberries. There was this burgundy Tahoe from Connecticut that I saw leaving when I drove in. The poor families of the island will find whatever free food they can get, be it in the ponds, oceans, or on the bushes. Or it might be those new birds from Florida that flew up on the winds of global warming and plucked away MY berries.

Either way, the berries are gone for this year. Perhaps they won’t be back next year, perhaps they will. In the middle of next July, I will try to come out earlier and get the jump on everyone else. Soon, it might be that my secret blueberry patch will become as crowded and confusing as the parking lot at the Meat & Fish. I might even have to put the Boon Companion on a leash.

Everything changes. At our best, we manage the change so that our children can go to the same beaches, catch the same fish, and eat the same blueberries as we do right now. But we are not always at our best, and we make many shortsighted and self-centered decisions wrapped in the cellophane of good intentions and excellent rationale. Let’s build a huge police station. Let’s build one more subdivision in the woods off of Old South Road. Let’s put a new parking lot downtown. Let me build this one more thing, and we can be done.

Nantucket gives off an aura of permanence. Main Street emerges from the elms and the fog and runs down into the twenty-first century. The Historic District Commission works on keeping the houses looking as if the Civil War soldiers will be able to find the old homestead when they return. You can have the same donuts you had twenty years ago, followed by the same submarine sandwiches and washed down by the same Watermelon Creams. The rest of America twists in a digital death spiral, while the fog wraps us in the eighteenth century and the horns whisper us to a damp sleep. We like to think we are different.

For everyone who moved here, the island was perfect on their first visit, be it a week, a decade, or a half century ago. When you first come here, Nantucket is every leash-less dream you ever wanted. Each return trip is an attempt to run and catch those days again. You remember the tastes, the smells, and the warm water on a southern shore, and that time comes flooding back so strong that you could almost believe that those free days haven’t disappeared. Almost.

The only thing certain is change. My blueberries may be there next year or they may not return. Baxter Road might be there for the hedge fund happy folk, or it might not. Even the Watermelon Creams might not return next spring. Yesterday is gone and tomorrow remains a hope for one more blueberry harvest.

A Magical Concert

tra to Nantucket for an outdoor concert.

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The annual Boston Pops on Nantucket at Jetties Beach has grown to be one of the most popular summer events on our island, and it still directly supports the operations of Nantucket Cottage Hospital.

This Saturday, August 10, the 27th Boston Pops on Nantucket event again features conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops on Tour. They will be joined at Jetties Beach by special musical guest Super Diamond. Featuring Surreal Neil, Super Diamond exhilarates audiences with an uncanny tribute to beloved master singer-songwriter-performer, American pop icon Neil Diamond. Best-selling author and island resident Elin Hilderbrand will host the event. A drone light show will cap off the event at approximately 9 pm.

Pack a picnic, bring chairs and beach blankets, and be ready to enjoy worldclass entertainment on the beach with friends and family!

At press time, general admission tickets were still available and on sale at NantucketHospital.org/pops. No tickets will be sold at the venue: all must be purchased in advance. Adult tickets are $30 per person; tickets for kids are just $10 each (children younger than age 5 are admitted free).

~ In the interest of safety, early arrival will not be permitted. Gates open at 4:30 pm. Lining up and congregating on Hulbert Avenue and Charles Street will only be allowed starting at 3 pm.

~ All tickets must be scanned by security staff at the entrance gate. You may show your confirmation code on your smartphone or print your confirmation email that shows your code.

~ Security staff will perform contactless bag checks at the entrance gate, and the following items are prohibited: alcoholic beverages of any kind; glass bottles; beach umbrellas, canopies, & shade structures; drones or flying devices; tarps larger than 8 feet by 8 feet, pets (except service animals); firearms; explosives; weapons of any kind and any items deemed a possible threat to safety.

~ Free bicycle parking is available near the entrance at Bathing Beach Road, but no bicycles will be permitted inside the concert area.

~ Attendees are not permitted to cordon off your chairs with tape or rope

A complete list of FAQs and rules can be found at NantucketHospital.org.

Seagull Kleptomaniacs

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taking advantage of available resources from humans. Gulls in general only became more common with a readily available food source. As we (people) increased our waste, we also increased an available resource. Uncovered landfills and open dumpsters are like big buffets. Many gull species were just the ones adaptable and smart enough to exploit those resources. Gulls are intelligent birds. They not only learn behavior that proves successful but will educate their young to do so, too—especially when it comes to food sources—and they teach the successive generations.

So what kinds of gulls do we have here? It partly depends on the time of year. Right now on Nantucket, the most common gulls are the Herring Gull and the Greater Black-Backed Gull. Herring Gulls are white with gray back and wings, black wingtips with white spots, and pink legs. Greater Black-backed Gulls have broad black wings, gleaming white heads, and big yellow bills. Greater Blackbacked gulls are actually the largest gull in North America: it’s the king of the beach. Both species breed on Nantucket, nesting in colonies in areas like Coatue, Great Point, Smith’s Point, Tuckernuck, and Muskeget. Gulls were primarily winter visitors to our area in the early 20th century. It wasn’t until 1931 when the first Herring Gulls were reported nesting on Martha’s Vineyard and, subsequently, on Nantucket. These birds make great parents who are attentive and protective of their young. Both the male and the female of each mating pair take turns to incubate the eggs.

Other gull species are less commonly found in here during summer: Laughing Gulls, Bonapart Gulls, and Lesser Black-backed Gulls. In winter, there can be more than ten species on-island, including Glaucus and Icelandic Gulls. There really is so much gull diversity to appreciate.

Sometimes called “the Great Gull Show,” flocks of gulls of various species gather at Low Beach in ‘Sconset in the winter. Along with other shorebirds and winter ducks, the birds feed on a concentration of food rolling in the surf. Advanced birders love the gull show for the diversity and complexity of correctly identifying the similarly-colored birds. You have to be pretty hardy, though, to observe the show while standing on the beach in January holding binoculars.

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Celebration of an Iconic Island Craft

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Palmer, a beautiful Goddess of the Sea basket woven by Kathleen Myers, an exquisite miniature Holly and Hydrangea basket by Ashlie Emery woven in honor of Jackie Kupper, and many more unique baskets destined to be heirlooms. In addition to lightship baskets, the auction includes art by G.S. Hill, Barbara Capizzo, Rose Gonnella, Maggie Meredith, and Linda Casey, as well as several Nantucket experiences, and jewelry by Melissa Dudley, Jerry Brown, and Allison Levy. Click this QR code to see the items and place your bids.

The Nantucket lightship basket has a long history on our island. During the early 1800s, they were robust and practical for storage and used as carrying baskets. They were in wide use in the island’s stores, workshops,

and homes. As the island transitioned from a whaling economy to a tourist economy in the 1860s, the work baskets became a popular keepsake of an island visit.

To learn more about the development of Nantucket lightship baskets from their 19-century origins to the diverse traditional and experimental forms created by islands weavers today, visit the Nantucket Lightship Baskets exhibit in the Hadwen House on upper Main Street. It highlights individual makers across time and feature the José Reyes workshop and a special case displaying the many basket purse designs he invented before settling on the iconic form still prized by collectors today. The Nantucket Historical Association’s Decorative Arts program offers a number of basketthemed workshops for youth and adults: details at nha.org.

The Nantucket Historical Association is committed to preserving the iconic Nantucket lightship basket craft by enhancing the permanent lightship basket collection, displaying exhibitions, and teaching children and adults the art form. The Nantucket Lightship Basket Fund at the NHA is used solely to carry out this mission and share the history of Nantucket Lightship baskets.

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.

Events & Entertainment

6 to 8 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee

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

6:15 PM - Polpis Harbor Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

As the sun sets over Nantucket Harbor & Coatue, learn from Guide Peter Brace how geological forces formed Nantucket & Polpis Harbors & about salt marsh ecosystem in the harbors & conservation efforts. Book at 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 - Live Music at the Brotherhood

Hear Brother Other perform in the Cisco Surf Bar, upstairs at the Brotherhood, 23 Broad Street.

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

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

10 PM - DJ Mikey

Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. TheRoseAndCrown.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Fred Tonkin is an experienced fisherman who will take you to where the fish are biting. All equipment provided. Memorable for the whole family. Reservations: 508-228-6655 (evenings: 508-257-4176). Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm

8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. Book at WalkNantucket.com ~ 508-422-7466

8 AM - ACK Clean Team: Post-Pops Clean-up

Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. All supplies provided, including grabbers. We just need you. Meet at Jetties Beach for this Post-Pops Clean-Up.

9 to 10 AM - All Level Yoga Flow

A moderately paced class with mindful, controlled movement & breath with emphasis on lengthening postures, fluid breathing, smooth transitions, & cultivating focus. Pre-register at nantucketconservation.org/event.

9:30 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 12:30 & 3 pm

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket

Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm

10 AM - 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 & 3:30 pm.

10 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour

Learn what life was like in the late 1800’s during the Whaling Era, and see some remaining historic landmarks. 508-228-7037 or book at nantucketbywater.com

10:30 AM - Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Newsies Jr.

10:30 AM - Slime Sundaes! with Barnaby’s Nantucket For All Ages ~ $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Nancy Thayer & Brooke Lea Foster

Meet the author of The Summer We Started Over and many other novels as she signs her books alongside Brooke Lea Foster, author of All the Summers in Between at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street

10:30 am to 5 pm - Tom Meyer Exhibit at Gallery at Four India

11 AM - Cruise with ACK Sail

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

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

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A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in air-conditioned

Relax on a narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream. Again at 1, 2:15, & 4 pm. 1-hour cruises. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

1 to 3:30 PM - Day Sail Aboard the Lynx

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. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

3 to 6 PM - Live Music by Angelus Hall at Cisco Brewers

Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Rd & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations.

3:45 to 4:45 PM - Free Cafe & Conversation with Poet Gregory Orr.

Award-winning poet Gregory Orr shares insights about his writing process, finding inspiration, and making his way in the world of poetry. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask Orr questions + get priceless advice in an intimate setting. Cafe with beverages & light refreshments provided. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

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

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

5:15 to 6:45 PM - Nantucket By Water Sip & Fish

Parents sip, and kids fish in this relaxing afternoon excursion. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

5:30 PM - Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Newsies Jr.

5:30 to 6:15 PM - Beginner’s Ukulele Drop-In

No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available. Nantucket Music Center, 56 Center Street. 508-228-3352 Nantucketmusic.org

5:45 PM - Smith’s Point Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

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

6 to 7:15 PM - Children’s Beach Bandstand Concert: The Dunbars Live concert at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way.

6 to 8 PM - Live Music with Julia Newman 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 PM - Live Music at the Brotherhood

Hear Brother Other perform in the Cisco Surf Bar, Brotherhood, 23 Broad Street.

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

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

MONDAY, AUGUST 12

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T

8:30 AM - The Luna Walk (a.k.a. “Fabulous Mansions”)

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

see website for hikes & times

Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St

Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket

508-422-7466

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

Apparel & Accessories

Assemble 02554

Open daily from 9am to 6pm 18a Federal Street

Women’s & Children’s Apparel & Accessories shopassembleco.com

Assemble is a circular retailer offering an elevated collection of women’s and children’s apparel and accessories. We gather brands and independent designers together to provide a curated assortment of natural, ethically produced, and regenerative products. Our carefully selected brands are highlighted in store both for their commitment to sustainability and for their cravable designs. Come explore our growing community of brands and meet some new favorites.

Blue Beetle

508-228-3227

Open Daily 12 Main Street

Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

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

508-680-1399

Open Daily. Visit us in the store & online! 12 Oak Street Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.

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

Joy West Collection

508-228-5073

Open Daily 4 Easy Street

Wine • Clothing • Home • Gifts • Provisions

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 17 years in the heart of Nantucket. Join us for fun vibe & serious wines! currentvintage.com

The Dress Code

508-325-4400

Open for the 2024 season 14 S. Water Street

Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions

Joy West Collection located at 14 S. Waters Street offers a stunning and youthful collection of original and reproduction jewelry and clothing. Our Italian Linen and Baroque pearls are a must see for any events happening here on the island. Our new Greece & St. Bart’s Collection offer up soft macrame knits and a light and beautiful feel for walks on the beach or moonlit boat ride. Joy has searched the world over for the finest craftsmanship and most beautiful fabrics in order to make her store a one-of-a-kind place to shop. Swing by and say hi and see why everyone is saying, Joy West is their “favorite” store in Nantucket! We are kitty corner from The Dreamland Theatre! joyjewelry.com

The Rainbow Fleet

Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm

Clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories

508-680-1716

Lifestyle Clothing & Accessories for Women 9 Centre Street

Clothing, Jewelry, Handbags

Fourth season for this little gem of a boutique, a favorite shopping hotspot with locals and visitors. This clothing & 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— 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. ZeroDressCode.com

508-680-1159

167 Orange Street

Shop sustainably at THE RAINBOW FLEET, Nantucket’s year round women’s consignment boutique located mid-island near the rotary. We carefully select the best vintage, modern and designer pieces from over 450 island consignors, and steam-clean them into new life daily! From clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories to one of a kind finds from local artists, you can find your own style in our relaxed atmosphere—complete with outdoor covered shopping, dressing rooms, and, yes, ample parking! We aim to provide sustainable and affordable fashion options for all… great for the planet and your wallet too!

Sara Campbell

@therainbowfleet

508-680-1626

Open for the season ~ Sidewalk Sale August 15-18 5 South Beach St.

Celebrating Made in the USA every day!

All year long SARA CAMPBELL offers color and detail to a woman’s wardrobe with her beautiful silhouettes of dresses and sportswear, but when summer arrives – it’s time to play! Fun beachwear, accessories, jewelry, and other seaside essentials are available in her chic shop. Our apparel is proudly made in the USA! Visit SARA CAMPBELL at 5 South Beach to find the perfect look … see you soon! shop.saracampbell.com

Serenella

44

Open daily

Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Apothecary, Casa

508-690-3400

44 Centre Street

Aspirational, trendsetting, and always ahead of the curve – The SERENELLA 44 selection for 2024 is a seamless mix of iconic names and buzzy newcomers. Discover a curated into-weekend assortment imbued with a lifestyle appeal for contemporary self-confident women seeking to stand out. From bold to classic, from sensual to sophisticated, our seasonal offering reveals new ideas of individuality through inventive mismatches that set off an impeccably cool attitude. serenellausa.com

Serenella Nantucket

508-228-3400

Open for the 2024 Season 9 South Beach Street

Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fine Jewelry

Heralded by Elle Magazine as one of the top 50 boutiques in the world and consistently voted Best of Boston, SERENELLA offers the best of ready-to-wear, accessories, and fine jewelry from around the globe. For the 2024 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 Balmain, Barrie, Giambattista Valli, God’s True Cashmere, High Sport, Lanvin, Marlo Laz, Massimo Alba, and more. serenellausa.com

Artists & Galleries

Artists Association of Nantucket

508-228-0294

“Moors to Moorings to August 12 19 Washington St. “Bathed in Light” thru August 26 upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf

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 “Moors to Moorings” until August 12. In The Big Gallery upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf, you can enjoy “Bathed in Light” through August 26, with an OPENING RECEPTION 5-7 pm on August 2.. 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, where you can also view “Champion Showcase #4” through September 9. Visit AAN’s online gallery at sales.nantucketarts.org to view regularly changing exhibitions of fresh, original artwork from iconic Nantucket artists. nantucketarts.org

G. S. Hill Gallery

Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm

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

508-228-1353

40 Straight Wharf

G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily. For more than three decades, Greg’s original oil and watercolor paintings have captured the image, spirit, and soul of Nantucket. The gallery also offers giclees and miniatures, plus exclusive American-made gifts designed by Greg and Judi Hill. Stunning porcelain china dinnerware, hand-pressed glass and ornaments are only a few of treasures you will find. gshill.com

Island Fun & Shopping

Gallery at Four India

Tom Meyer August 8-12, Opening Reception August 9 from 6-8 pm

A fine selection of art & art glass

508-228-8509

Open Daily upstairs at 4 India Street

THE GALLERY AT FOUR INDIA is an exhibition gallery that offers the collector an tranquil space to browse through fine collections of art. The Gallery also represents some of the finest contemporary artists known for their traditional realism. From August 8-12, the featured artist is Tom Meyer in an exhibit entitled “Visionary Wisdom.” Don’t miss seeing the imaginative work of this Nantucket artist, whose colorful paintings are full of messages about life: the good, the bad, and the ugly. THE GALLERY AT FOUR INDIA is open Mon-Sat 10:30 am to 5 pm & Sunday noon to 4 pm. thegallerynantucket.com

Susan Lister Locke Gallery

508-228-2132 & 508-221-0531

Open daily Art and Inspired, Creative Jewelry

Courtney Moss/Glamourpuss Trunk Show August 13 & 14 28A Easy Street

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. Follow @susanlisterlockejeweler susanlisterlocke.com

Banking

Cape Cod 5

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

Bike Rentals

Cook’s Cycle

508-228-0800

Open Daily 6 So. Beach Street, next to Affordable Rentals

Bicycle Rentals & e-Bike 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 bicycles & e-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

508-325-2722

open daily 65 Surfside Road

Bike Rentals, Sales, Service - NEW: Electric Bikes

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. easyridersbikerentals.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop

508-228-1151

Open daily in season 6 Broad Street

“The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island” Harvey A Young’s Bicycle Shop started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with over 90 years in business, the 4th generation is running YOUNG’S. The Young family and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket. Their fleet of CANNONDALE and TREK bikes are well maintained, so you and your family can have a safe and enjoyable bike ride around the island. YOUNG’S also rents cars and Jeeps. Check out their website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff, so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”. Reservations & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com

Books & Publications

CALL NANTUCKET

508-228-9165 ext. 110

FREE DOWNLOAD - Nantucket’s searchable phone book app CallNantucket.com The island’s “Little Black Book” CALL NANTUCKET is the fully searchable app version of The Nantucket Directory: the island’s

phone book. Know who you’re looking for? Search our White Pages for the number. Not sure who to call? Browse our Yellow Pages to choose the best company for your needs! Our CALL NANTUCKET app is FREE TO DOWNLOAD. CallNantucket@gmail.com

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

508-228-9165

Guiding visitors on Nantucket for 54 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

508-228-1080

Open Daily & Have fun with WHERE’S WALDO 54 Main Street

See the calendar for our upcoming book signings

MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for more than 50 years. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for any book in print, preorders, signed copies, e-books, audio books, gift cards, staff picks, and more. If the book is “on our shelves now” we can offer next business day island home delivery for a small fee. If the book is not on-hand we can either ship it to you or order it for you. We are also happy to ship books to anywhere in the US. MITCHELL’S is open daily. . nantucketbookpartners.com

Nantucket Bookworks

508-228-4000

Open Daily 25 Broad Street

Books, chocolates, & unique gifts

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

Cannabis

ACK Natural

Open 10 am to 7 pm

Medical & Recreational Cannabis Dispensary

19 Spearhead Drive

Ack Natural Cannabis Dispensary built a state-of-the-art facility at 19 Spearhead Dr to cultivate, process and sell the highest quality cannabis available. We offer flower, pre rolls, concentrates, edibles, and the only THC drinks on Nantucket. New cultivars coming soon. Stop by today. Join our Loyalty Program, order online at www.acknat.com, and follow us on Instagram @Acknatural AckNat.com

The Green Lady Dispensary

774-333-3875

Open daily 10 am to 7 pm 11 Amelia Drive

Small-batch, artisanal cannabis products

Experience the first and finest—THE GREEN LADY DISPENSARY on Nantucket. Celebrate our 5-year anniversary with us and savor our small-batch, artisanal cannabis products. From exclusive strains to gourmet edibles, discover why we’re the island’s Original Gangster of Ocean Grown goodness. Visit us for an unforgettable island high. thegreenladydispensary.com

Car Rentals

Affordable Rentals

508-228-3501

Open daily 6 South Beach Street

Cars, jeeps, mopeds

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

508-228-1151

Open daily in season 6 Broad Street

“The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

Harvey A Young’s Bicycle Shop” started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with over 90 years in business, the 4th generation is running YOUNG’S. The Young family and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket AND YOUNG’S also rents cars and Jeeps. Check out their website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff, so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”. Reservations & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com

ACK Sail

Charters - Sailing & Boating

508-423-9985

11 am, 1pm, 4pm, & sunset Call to reserve your sailing & harbor cruise charters Sit back, relax & enjoy the ride...

High Speed Ferry

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. Book your trip at Acksail.com. Departures at 11 am, 1pm, 4pm, and sunset. 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, public sails. Gift certificates are available. Call for information and reservations. endeavorsailing.com

Lynx

978.479.2197

Nantucket’s Tall Ship Lynx, a national treasure here in our harbor Traditional Sailing & History in Nantucket Sound Family fun for all ages!

Nantucket’s Tall Ship LYNX is offering sails from June to September 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

508-228-7037

A Variety of Boat Tours for All Ages 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

Children’s Toys & Art Classes

Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack

Open Daily with summer art classes

508-680-1553

12 Oak Street

Downtown toy store & art studio for kids of all ages barnabystoyandart.com

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 register for a variety of classes, and they can drop-in & create every day, all day! All of Barnaby’s classes are taught by professional artists & educators who will guide your child’s technique and processes in our inspirational space in downtown Nantucket. For details or to register, please visit barnabystoyandart.com or call 508-680-1553, or email barnabyack@gmail.com. When you are in Boston, visit us at our Beacon Hill location.

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

Confections

Aunt

Leah’s Fudge

508-228-1017

Open daily The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf Made fresh on Nantucket

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

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Island Fun & Shopping

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

The Rainbow Fleet

508-680-1159

Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm 167 Orange Street

Clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories

Contests

NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

508-228-9165

Deadline is Sept. 12, 2024 - 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 2024 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2024. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. Email your high resolution photo entries to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com or mail us a CD or thumb drive with electronic images from your digital camera. Please make sure your digital images are highresolution. You can even mail in your prints of Nantucket Island. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners. nantucket.net/photo-contest-entry

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping

The UPS Store

508-325-8884

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

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. nantucket-ma.gov/childrensbeach

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 (minimum of 2 people). Private charters are also available for $650 - up to 6 persons. fishnantucket.net

Furniture

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

508-228-1961

Where Home & Garden Meet - Patio Furniture in stock! 9 Wampanoag Way

Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

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

508-228-5073

Open Daily 4 Easy Street

Wine • Clothing • Home • Gifts • Provisions

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 17 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. gshill.com

Island Variety

pen Daily for Everything You Need!

508-228-6883

59 Old South Road Gifts, Party Supplies, Tabletop, Toys, Beach Supplies

There’s a store on Nantucket that has everything you need to make summer fun. Planning a gathering? Looking for some fun games for the grands? Need a gift + the paper & ribbons to wrap it? ISLAND VARIETY has it all! They carry a wide range of gifts for all ages, tablewear to dress up your dinner party, greeting cards & gift wrap, toys+games+puzzles, crafts, beach supplies & sand toys, apparel, accessories & jewelry, housewares, and so much more. Their spacious store on Old South Road is a one-stop shop for all your summertime supplies. And they have plenty of parking to make your life easier! Don’t fight the summer traffic downtown, come to ISLAND VARIETY for all you need! ackislandvariety.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 St. shorethinggifts.com Museum Shop at the Whaling Museum

508-228-1894, ext. 138

Open during museum hours: 10am-5pm in the Whaling Museum, 11 Broad Street NHA exclusives, gifts, apparel, books, home decor

The Nantucket Historical Association has been a steward of Nantucket’s cultural history since 1894. Don’t miss the MUSEUM SHOP at the Whaling Museum, where you will find unique gifts, books, prints, maps, and objects of art inspired by Nantucket history. Many items are exclusive to the MUSEUM SHOP, and NHA members get special discounts. 100% of all purchases support the Nantucket Historical Association and its mission to tell the inspiring stories of Nantucket through its collections, programs, and properties. nantucketmuseumshop.org

Health Care

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

508-825-8100

24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab 57 Prospect St 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. Nantuckethospital.org

Home Decor

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

508-228-1961

Where Home & Garden Meet - Patio Furniture in stock! 9 Wampanoag Way

Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

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

Jewelry and Home Decor

19 Old South Wharf

Discover unique sculptural jewelry by local artists. We interpret nature through wearable art, handmade in small batches using uncommon and precious materials – including our exclusive collection of Nantucket beach stone jewelry. Follow along on instagram for a behind the scenes look: @icarusandco + @nantucketbeachstones. Visit us in-person on Old South Wharf or online. icarusandco.com

It’s A Shore Thing

508-680-1901

Open Daily 30B Main Street

Distinctive Nantucket Gifts

At IT’S A SHORE THING, we are proud to carry products made in New England. Come in and browse through our wide selection of quality items for your home, including pottery, antiques, housewares, serving plates & trays, pillows, art, decorative wall hangings, and much more. You can also find unusual gifts at all prices in A SHORE THING that you’ll find nowhere else! In our new location on Main Street. shorethinggifts.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 2024 season 41 Straight Wharf Iconic designer scarves repurposed

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 2024! Respoke.com

Home Painting & More

Nantucket Pro Painters

Call for our services

Professional • Efficient • Reliable

508-680-4317

Call NANTUCKET PRO PAINTERS, INC for all your painting needs: interior and exterior, new construction, existing residential, and commercial. NANTUCKET PRO PAINTERS is the choice of builders and architects. In addition, we also do power washing, gutter cleaning, furniture spraying, and spray painting. Call us at 508-680-4317. www.nppainters.com

Internet Guidebook

Insiders Guide to Nantucket

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

Visit us online & follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider

Island Apps

Call Nantucket

Your telephone book for Nantucket FREE download for IOS and Android Know who you want to call but need their phone number? Search by name on CALL NANTUCKET. Know what you want but not where to get it? Search by category on the up-to-date and locally produced CALL NANTUCKET app. This app is free to download and easy to use. Both white pages and yellow pages are included. callnantucket.com

Island Wildlife Refuge

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

Visit Nantucket’s best beaches!

Call ahead to check conditions:508-228-5646 #2

Open Daily 9am to sunset. Permits Required.

508-228-5646

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

Jewelry

Blue Beetle

Open Daily

Jewelry & Gifts

508-228-3227

12 Main Street

Icarus + Co.

Open for the season! 19 Old South Wharf

Jewelry and Home Decor

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket

508-228-0229

Open daily 21 Centre Street

Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

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

508-228-9165

Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket! Visit NANTUCKET.NET for a biking page, lighthouse page, festivals page, photo galleries, maps, parks & trails, and guides to lodging, dining, real estate, recreation, and much more! Our Calendar of Events is the most complete and is updated several times a week, year-round. Looking for a beach? Our Beach Listings have photos, videos, and info about all the best island beaches and where to find them. And our classifieds are ever-changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to Nantucket.net and follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider Nantucket.net

646-896-4013

See her exquisite Nantucket Collection at a special Trunk Show August 8, 9, & 10 at 12 Straight Wharf also at Sylvia Antiques, 15 Main Street

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. Her Nantucket Collection is being featured at a special Trunk Show in the Macy Warehouse, 12 Straight Wharf, on August 8 and 9 from 11 am to 5 pm and August 10 from 11 am to 3 pm. Her work is also on display in Sylvia Antiques, 15 Main Street. Reach her by text or call at 646-896-4013 and shop online at katherinegroverfinejewelry.com katherinegroverfinejewelry.com

Island Fun & Shopping

Nantucket Estate Jewelry and Fine Arts

508-228-0272

Open for the 2024 Season 1 Orange Street

Jewelry, Lightship Baskets, Art, Scrimshaw, & more

We feature fine estate jewelry in all price ranges - antique, vintage, and contemporary - including designers such as Tiffany, Cartier, Bulgari, Roberto Coin, and David Yurman. We also sell sterling silver jewelry and flatware and hollowware. We also carry a large assortment of Nantucket baskets and carved Nantucket purses, as well as a fine selection of antique scrimshaw. We stock an assortment of quality art work, including antique paintings, nautical items, maps, and island works by local artists. Follow us @Nantucket_Jewelry Nantucketestatejewelry.com

Nantucket Pearl Company

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

Susan Lister Locke Gallery

508-228-2132 & 508-221-0531

Open daily on the waterfront 28A Easy Street

Inspired and Creative Jewelry

Library & Public Programs

Nantucket Atheneum

508-228-1110

Open year-round. Books, Programs for All Ages, Concerts, & More. 1 India Street Nantucket’s Free Public Library & Gathering Place nantucketatheneum.org THE NANTUCKET ATHENEUM, our island’s public library is a vital community hub. We are open year-round and offer materials and services for all ages. More than 170,000 people come through our doors annually, where they have free access to 1.6 million books and a large collection of CDs, and DVDs. In addition, we offer many web-based services, a digital library, free computer use, WIFI, and more than 1,300 educational and cultural programs a year. Our historic building, which opened in 1847, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with beautiful art and artifacts that celebrate our maritime heritage and the history of Nantucket.

Maritime Education & Events

Egan Maritime Institute

508-228-2505

Maritime Education, History, Museum, Events & more eganmaritime.org

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.

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

FAIRWINDS provides equal access to confidential, quality, professional care to all on Nantucket who seek mental health and addiction services, regardless of ability to pay. Contact us today at (508) 228-2689 to schedule an intake, or to get more information about any of our services. Same-day appointments are available. fairwindscenter.org

Mortgages

Movies, Concerts, Celebrations

The Dreamland Movie Line: 508-228-1784

Nantucket’s Film & Cultural Center 17 South Water Street Films, Concerts, Celebrations, & Events

THE NANTUCKET DREAMLAND is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the cultural and intellectual life of Nantucket by providing year-round films, educational programs, and a venue for community activities that engage Nantucket in the evolving world of entertainment and education. Films are shown in our 314-seat Main Theatre, in our 110-seat Studio Theatre, and seasonally at our Drive-In at 7 Nobadeer Farm Road. Tickets are available at NantucketDreamland.org. Become a member and get special access, special pricing, and even free tickets! Check our schedule for film showings, Dreamland Stage productions, special concerts & events in the DREAMLAND’s Harbor View Room. NantucketDreamland.org

Museums & Sites

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

“Risk, Rescue, & Recognition: Nantucket’s Heroes of the Sea” drive or take a free shuttle to 158 Polpis Road

Daily Family Activities, Museum Talks & Tours

Cape Cod 5

888-225-4636

Open Monday-Friday 112 Pleasant Street and Zero Main Street We’ll make your dream come true!

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 capecodfive.com

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. This summer, The Monaghan Gallery will showcase The US Coast Guard and Its Nantucket Missions of Rescue, Environmental Protection, and Maritime Law Enforcement. And the newly renovated boathouse will feature a new exhibit: Risk, Rescue, & Recognition: Nantucket’s Heroes of the Sea. Find many special events at: eganmaritime.org/shipwreck-lifesaving-museum. The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute. eganmaritime.org

Nantucket Whaling Museum

2024 featured exhibit: “Tony Sarg: Genius at Play”

508-228-1894

Admission $25; $23 seniors; $10 ages 6-17; under 6 free 15 Broad Street

Your portal to Nantucket history.

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

NHA Sites

Your portal to Nantucket history

Historic Sites, Classes, Talks, & more

508-228-1894

15 Broad Street

The Nantucket Historical Association preserves, interprets, and shares the diverse stories of Nantucket with all audiences through its collections, properties, programs, and research. In addition to the Nantucket Whaling Museum, the public is invited to visit THE OLDEST HOUSE, built in 1686 and believed to be the oldest residence on Nantucket still on its original site; THE OLD MILL, said to have been built in 1746, this is the only surviving mill of 5 that once stood overlooking Nantucket town; THE HADWEN HOUSE, a Greek Revival mansion built in 1846; GREATER LIGHT, a stunning and unique home that was built as a barn in 1790 and renovated & repurposed in the 1930s into a home that illustrates the era of Nantucket’s art colony days. Learn more about these sites and the others that the NHA keeps open for visitors at nha.org

Nursery

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

Where Home & Garden Meet

Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

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 addition, their indoor showroom carries the largest selection of indoor & outdoor furniture on the island, featuring teak, aluminum patio sets and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond the Thai House restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. arrowheadnursery.com

Geschke Lecture Series

Pet Accessories & Gifts

Cold Noses + Geronimo’s

508-228-5477

Nantucket’s Go-To Pet Paradise is open daily 119 Pleasant Street Tail-wagging Treasures & Pet Services with Love COLD NOSES and Geronimo’s are coming together to serve all your pet needs on Nantucket! your favorite downtown pet boutique for decades, has moved to 119 Pleasant Street. We offer a wide variety of toys, treats, accessories, and necessities for your pets. Exclusive signature Nantucket collars and leashes feature different iconic island designs, including lighthouses, lobsters, whales, shells, baskets, and anchors. We have lots of toys for your four-legged friends, and for humans who love pets, we have fun gifts and ornaments. Stop in if you forget a critical pet item, if you are looking for that distinctive pet-themed Nantucket keepsake or a special something for a pet or pet person. Our pet services tailored with love include: Dog Wash and Pet Equipment Rentals. nantucketpetstore.com

Quarterboards & Signs

Petty Folk Art & Carving

508-332-9925 or 508-619-7554

Formerly Nantucket Carving & Folk Art serving the Cape & Islands for 17 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

508-221-7223

Live Lightly Open daily at 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

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 2024! Respoke.com

Special Events

Baskets & Bubbly

August 14 from 5-7 pm + online auction August 3-14

Online Auction & Garden Party

The annual summer fundraiser, Baskets & Bubbly, supports the island craft of Nantucket lightship baskets with a Celebration Under the Whale at the Whaling Museum, accompanied by an online auction providing bidders with the exclusive opportunity to bid on baskets and basket-related items. Tickets to the Baskets & Bubbly celebration are available now at nha.org

Boston Pops on Nantucket

August 10, 2024

508-228-1110

Presented by Nantucket Atheneum Tickets at nantucketatheneum.org

Aug. 8: Bianca Bosker ~ Aug. 16: Clara Bingham

As Nantucket’s public library, the NANTUCKET ATHENEUM has a long history of providing services and programs to the island’s year-round and summer residents. During the library’s 183 years of service, a central part of its mission has been to bring to the island distinguished lecturers, including our earliest speakers – Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Frederick Douglass. In accordance with this long-standing tradition, the Geschke Lecture Series was created as a result of a National Endowment for the Humanities Challenge grant awarded to the Atheneum in 2003, a significant donation from the Geschke Foundation, and the ongoing support of many library donors. The Geschke Lecture Series has brought speakers to Nantucket to inform and challenge our audiences with current critical ideas and issues. Buy your tickets to attend the Geschke Lectures at nantucketatheneum.org

Morning Preview of The Nantucket Show

August 9 from 9 to 10:30 am at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road

Get an exclusive first look at The Nantucket Show. Browse over 28 antique dealers and galleries while enjoying a mimosa or Bloody Mary with light morning bites. Held at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. Tickets $60 at nha.org. Proceeds from this one Nantucket Show event —The Morning Preview — benefit the NHA (all other Nantucket Show events do not benefit the NHA or any other island organization). nha.org

Nantucket Shorts Festival

A special annual film event

Films are due September 13, 2024 ~ Festival is held October 13, 2024

The Nantucket Shorts Festival returns to the big screen in October. You’ve got plenty of time, but don’t let it go to waste. Get your short together now! Films must be from 2- to 10-minutes long and created on or inspired by the island of Nantucket. Commercials for local businesses will not qualify. Films must be submitted by Sept 13th, 2024: submission fee is $50. The fee is discounted to $25 for student & first-time filmmakers. Top films will be selected by a jury and shown at the Dreamland Theatre on October 13, 2024. All films will be shown on NCTV Channel 8. Ournctv.org

Race

for Recovery Benefit for Addiction Solutions of Nantucket

Mark your calendars! RACE FOR RECOVERY NANTUCKET, the signature event for Addiction Solutions of Nantucket, is happening on Sunday, September 29. No one is going to tell you that the first step toward a better life is easy. When you have had enough of dealing with the stigma, pain, isolation, and the cost of addiction, a phone call to Addiction Solutions of Nantucket could change your life’s direction and even save your life! All it takes is the courage to decide that you are ready to break the chains of your addiction. Sign up at addictionsolutionsnantucket.com

Sidewalk Art Show

508-228-0722

August 17, 2024 from 9 am to 2 pm Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street featuring more than 20 artists nantucketarts.org

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION of Nantucket offers two outdoor art shows every summer. A beloved tradition dating back to 1930, the Sidewalk Art Show is the oldest of its kind in the U.S. and is a wonderful opportunity to meet more than twenty of Nantucket’s finest artists. The conversations will be memorable as you stroll past rows of fine art, under blue skies and a canopy of green in downtown Nantucket in the Atheneum Park.

Theatre

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

508-228-4305

CLUE - on stage to August 24 Nantucket’s Longest Running Professional Theatre tick...tick...BOOM on stage to August 17 Tickets at theatrenantucket.org

THEATRE WORKSHOP of Nantucket has been the island’s live theatre company since 1956. “Everyone is guilty of having a good time” at TWN’s production of CLUE. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, CLUE is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. And through August 17, 14 songs, 10 characters, 3 actors, and a band of TICK...TICK...BOOM takes audiences on the journey of a playwright & composer that leads to a Broadway blockbuster.

TWN: Where Nantucket Meets Broadway! theatrenantucket.org

Thrift Shop

Seconds Shop

Annual Concert on Jetties Beach

Super Diamond, the Neil Diamond Tribute, will take the stage as the special musical guest at the 2024 annual Boston Pops on Nantucket, signing the music of Neil Diamond alongside the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra. Best-selling author and island resident Elin Hilderbrand will host the event, chaired by Erin and Jamie Siminoff. 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. nantuckethospital.org/Pops

508-228-6677

Open Daily 10-4, closed Wednesday Call about making donations Proceeds benefit Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center 32 Sparks Avenue Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? SECONDS SHOP, open at 32 Sparks Ave (between On Island Gas and Cumberland Farms), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of gently used clothing, jewelry, house wares, small furnishings, books, and more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find. Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily. And your shopping is helping a worthy island cause: proceeds benefit Fairwinds: Nantucket’s Counseling Center. Bring in the display ad in this publication for $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. secondsshop.org

Island Fun & Shopping

Tours

Bartlett’s Farm Tours

Thru Aug. 31: visit website for days & times

508-228-9403

Bartlett Farm Road

Immersive PYO Veggies & Flowers Tours bartlettsfarm.com

Step aboard the Bartlett Farm hay wagon as they take you on a journey to the heart of their produce or flower fields, where you can witness first-hand what’s in-season. You’ll have plenty of time to stop at multiple points of interest along the way, and they’ll provide you with a bag so you can fill it up with farm-fresh vegetables to take home or with the clippers and instruction to make your own bouquet. Dates, times, and reservations at bartlettsfarm.com/farm-tours

Tours

- Bus

Barrett’s Tours

1-1/2 hr tour; departs daily at 9:30am, 12:30 pm, & 3 pm departs from 25 Federal St

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. It’s a great way to see and enjoy springtime on Nantucket. whjamieson@gmail.com

Transportation Boat

Hy-Line

Travel daily; see schedule for times

508-228-0174

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 9:30 am, 12:30 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

508-228-3949

Make your reservations online High-Speed, Passenger-Only, Ferry Service from Hyannis Straight Wharf Year-round, High-Speed Ferry Service between Nantucket and Hyannis. Seasonal, High-Speed Inter-Island Ferry Service between Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. With our convenient, daily departures all summer, let us whisk you away to the Cape, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard! While onboard, enjoy freshly-made food from our snack bar also featuring local beer, wine, and spirits. Visit us online for schedules, reservations, helpful blog posts, and more! hylinecruises.com

Steamship Authority

508-228-0334

Two Great Tours departing from Greenhound Station on Washington St Nantucket’s Premiere Transportation Company 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 May-October, corporate charters, wedding & event transportation. Hop aboard one of our beautiful air-conditioned buses & meet our experienced local guides. We offer multiple tours daily May-October: the 75-minute Signature Tour which departs 3 x a day & the longer 2-and-a-half-hour Westender Tour which departs daily. Learn the history of our diverse island, from the founders, the Whaling Days through the present. See the Oldest House, The Old Mill, The African American Meeting House, ‘Sconset Village, Sankaty Lighthouse, The Shipwreck 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 - Van

Gail’s Tours, Inc.

508-228-0262

Reservations Daily: 7:30am - 4pm 1 Steamboat Wharf steamshipauthority.com

Watches

The Trinity Collection

Open for the 2024 summer season

508-228-7557

50 Main Street Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary 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.

508-257-6557

Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Call for reservations & pickup Pickup at 25 Federal St, across from Information Bureau

Personal scenic Island tours: voted “Best of Nantucket” GAIL’S TOURS, tours of Nantucket guided by native islander Gail Johnson who has been giving tours for more than 25 years, gives you a look at the Island with a personal touch. Gail leads tours in her 14-passenger van with comfortable individual seats, AC, huge windows, and leg room! She’ll pick you up at 25 Federal Street approximately 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm every day. The tour lasts 1-3/4 hours to 2 hours, and passengers are welcome at any time during Gail’s tour to get out to take photos. Private charters are available. Call for reservations: if Gail is on a tour, she’ll call you back.

Tours - Walking

Guided Walking Tours with NHA

508-228-1894

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

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: $25 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

Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times Book online & pickup at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St nantucketwalkabout.com

Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology, and the Native Americans that lived here. Rated 5 out of 5 on Trip Advisor. Adults $65-80; children ages 13 & younger $30. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, & Discover accepted. Get details & make reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com or 508-422-7466.

Nantucket Dining Guide

Bakeries

Nantucket Bake Shop

The Faregrounds

508-228-2797

Monday from 6:30 am to 1 pm The delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love Tuesday-Saturday from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm 17-1/2 Old South Road Try our new Gluten-Free goodies! Nantucketbakeshop.com

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

Brewers

Cisco Brewers

Open 7 Days a Week

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

Monday from 6:30 am to 1 pm

508-228-2797

Tuesday-Saturday from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm 17-1/2 Old South Road

The delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love.

Try our new Gluten-Free goodies!

Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. For breakfast, try our egg sandwiches, fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, & danish accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! How about an all white meat chicken pie or fresh spinach quiche for a quick supper? Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website. Nantucketbakeshop.com

Siam to Go

Open Monday-Friday

508-325-5929

5 Bartlett Farm Road

Home of Cisco Brewers, Nantucket Vineyard, and 888 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

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-SIAM (7426)

Lunch 11am-2pm & Dinner 3-7pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln

Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices

SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like General Tso’s Chicken and Tamarind Duck. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com

Live Entertainment

The Brotherhood of Thieves

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? bartlettsfarm.com

Cook’s Cafe

Open Daily for Takeout

Healthy Take Out — Wraps & Smoothies

774-325-5812

Open 7 days a week 11:30 am to midnight 23 Broad Street

Good food. Good drinks. Good company.

Cisco Brewers

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

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

508-325-5929

Open 7 Days a Week 5 Bartlett Farm Road

Live Entertainment Is Back - check website for schedule

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

Rose & Crown

508-228-2595

Open daily from 11:30 am 23 South Water Street

Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!

508-228-6005

Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport

Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking “Fly into CROSSWINDS...where our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds. CrosswindsNantucket.com

Theroseandcrown.com

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.

Markets

Bartlett’s Farm

Open Daily, Year Round

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

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner To Go

508-228-9403

Bartlett Farm Road

A 7th generation family farm growing fresh vegetables on 200 acres of historic Nantucket

Nantucket Dining Guide

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

774-325-5812

Open 7 days a week 11:30 am to midnight 23 Broad Street Good food. Good drinks. Good company.

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

Lunch & Dinner Tuesday-Sunday 9 New Street, Siasconset Reservations Required

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. chanticleernantucket.com

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

508-228-6005

Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport

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

“Fly into CROSSWINDS...where our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast (6 am-1:30 pm), 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 Mon.-Sat. 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 cafestyle dining. DUNE offer an extensive selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, liquors and cordials along with tempting dinner and dessert menus. The ever-changing menu showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats from regional farms and select purveyors. DuneNantucket.com

Rose & Crown

508-228-2595

Open daily from 11:30 am 23 South Water Street

Indoor & Outdoor Dining ~ Takeout Available

THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by for one of the largest draft Craft Beer selections on the island and our scratch made Eclectic Pub Fare. We offer everything you could desire, including nachos and wings, sandwiches and our famous burgers, lobster rolls, local seafood, and mouth watering steaks, plus gluten-free and vegetarian options. Always family friendly with a children’s menu. Eat indoors or at our sidewalk tables. And you can order online for takeout. Check theroseandcrown.com for current hours, menus, & daily specials. theroseandcrown.com

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426)

Open Monday-Friday from 11 am to 7 pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln

Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices

Vineyard

Nantucket Vineyard

508-325-5929

Open daily 5 Bartlett Farm Road

Fine Nantucket wines

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. ciscobrewers.com

Wine & Spirits

Current Vintage

508-228-5073

Open Daily 4 Easy Street

Wine • Clothing • Home • Gifts • Provisions

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 17 years in the heart of Nantucket. Join us for fun vibe & serious wines! currentvintage.com

Events & Entertainment

Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 26

9:30 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 12:30 & 3 pm

9:30 AM - Creative Collage with Barnaby’s Nantucket for Ages 2-6

During this class, children discover, explore, and create using a variety of mixed media materials from drawing, painting, to collage, creating works of art to take home. $58: register at barnabystoyandart.com.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket

Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm

10 AM - 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 & 3:30 pm.

10 AM to 1 PM - Free Family Activities at Shipwreck Museum

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

Learn about Nantucket history through guided craft activities. Tony Sarg themed Postcards. Free with museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. nha.org

10:30 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour with NHA

11 AM - Cruise with ACK Sail

11 AM - Trucker Hats x Beading for Ages 6+

This new, trendy Barnaby’s class is sure to be a favorite: children choose from a variety of colorful trucker hats that they can adorn. They’ll also be able to make multiple bracelets or necklaces for an hour of fashion fun. $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

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

Relax on a narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream. Again at 1, 2:15, & 4 pm. 1-hour cruises. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

2 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove & you can get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. Book at WalkNantucket.com

2 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

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

4 PM - Paint & Decoupage Seashells! with Barnaby’s Nantucket ., . $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Martin Rivas at Cisco Brewers

Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Rd & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations.

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

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

5:15 to 6:45 PM - Nantucket By Water Sip & Fish

Parents sip, and kids fish in this relaxing afternoon excursion. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

6 to 8 PM - Encore Event at the Atheneum

An engaging conversation about baseball & recent trends in sports investment between David Rubenstein, philanthropist and new Baltimore Orioles owner, and John Flannery, Managing Partner, Charlesbank. Cocktails & light bites. For tickets, call Kathryn Wyrobek at 508-228-1110 x 107.

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

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13

8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

See Nantucket’s version of Midwest prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with much to teach. Book at WalkNantucket.com ~ 508-422-7466

9:30 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 12:30 & 3 pm

9:30 AM - Princess Please! with Barnaby’s Nantucket for Ages 2-6

This Barnaby’s class celebrates imagination, creativity, and all things Princess! Your child will decorate a crown & make a fairy wand that will provide hours of playtime fun. $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

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

Join Lizza in the Atheneum Garden for songs & singing games. Bring a blanket to sit on. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket

Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm

10 AM - 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 & 3:30 pm.

10 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket

Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by this magical island on this 1/2 mi, 80 min stroll. $25, $20 for seniors (65+) $15 for teens, $10 ages 7-12. Cash only. Starts at the Atheneum on Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fence. Arrive 10 min early. no reservations necessary 774-325-8972

10 AM to 1 PM - Free Family Activities at Shipwreck Museum

10 AM to 5 PM - Multilingual Day at the Nantucket Whaling Museum

This day of programming will be offered in Spanish, French, Portuguese, and ASL, as well as English. Visit nha.org to see times for each.

10 AM to 5:30 PM - Courtney Moss/Glamourpuss Trunk Show

Stop by the Susan Lister Locke Gallery at 28 Easy Street, where Glamourpuss Founder & Creative Director Courtney Moss will exhibit her modern collection of unique pieces that reflect the American spirit with European flair.

10:30 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour with NHA

11 AM - Cruise with ACK Sail

11 AM - Back to School Pencil Cases x Patches + Beading for Ages 6+

Kids will have fun choosing from a variety of pencil cases for back to school and decorating them with multiple patches. Each will also be able to make a beaded wrist strap & a matching bracelet. $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

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

Relax on a narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream. Again at 1, 2:15, & 4 pm. 1-hour cruises. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

1-3 PM - A Regional Aquaculture Symposium

Egan Maritime & Nantucket Shellfish Assoc. presents a Regional Aquaculture Symposium with area experts who will discuss how island waterfronts have shifted to promote local sea farming in the wake of changes in wild-caught fisheries. Tickets $35 at eganmaritime.org continued on page 38

Events & Entertainment

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2 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout

This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. You’ll feel you’re exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com

3 PM - A Walk Down Main Street - Tour with NPT

Nantucket Preservation Trust’s classic tour provides an overview of Nantucket in its heyday, focusing on the portion of Main Street between Pacific National Bank & the Civil War Monument. Learn about the street’s development, the area’s early residents, & architectural styles. Participants receive a copies of the NPT’s highly acclaimed history A Walk Down Main Street. Tours meet at 11 Centre Street

4 PM - Le Petite Fairy Houses for Ages 6+

This class focuses on designing & creating miniature elements that come together to create a petite home using mixed media, recycled, and raw materials. Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

4 to 5 PM - Teen Tuesday Crafternoon: Bookshelf in Tins for Ages 12-18

This adorable craft is perfect for book lovers & makes a unique gift idea. Program will be held outside: in case of inclement weather, program will be rescheduled. Registration required at NantucketAtheneum.org

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Martin Rivas at Cisco Brewers

Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Rd & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations.

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

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

5:15 to 6:45 PM - Nantucket By Water Sip & Fish

Parents sip, and kids fish in this relaxing afternoon excursion. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

6 PM - Dreamland Conversations: Elin Hilderbrand & Jill Kargman

This session features actress, author, producer, and Nantucket summer resident Jill Kargman in conversation with Nantucket’s own powerhouse author & producer Elin Hilderbrand. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org

6 to 8 PM - Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club for Grades 9-12

Explore dungeons, battle monsters in a beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons club. All skill levels welcome. Space is limited (just 1 Dungeon Master): email shurd@nantucketatheneum.org ahead of time. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

6 to 8 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 to 8:30 PM - Open Mic Night

An evening of fun with the Atheneum’s Open Mic Night: first come/first served! Express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall of Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

7 PM - Live Music at the Brotherhood

Hear Mr. Martin Rivas perform in the Cisco Surf Bar, upstairs at the Brotherhood, 23 Broad Street.

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

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

A Sunset Cruise with Live music by Nantucket’s own Shanty Singers! BYOB. Departure time will vary with sunset. 508-228-7037 or book at nantucketbywater.com

7 to 8:30 PM - Clue by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14

8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers, least terns and American oystercatchers during the summer and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. This is one of the longer hikes Nantucket Walkabout does. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

8:30 AM - Pick Your Own Flowers Tour at Bartlett’s Farm

8:30 AM - The Luna Walk (a.k.a. “Fabulous Mansions”)

9:30 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 12:30 & 3 pm

9:30 AM - Getting Slime-y! with Barnaby’s Nantucket Ages 2-6

Kids will make a batch of Slime while learning about measurements & the science behind Slime making. Your house will stay clean while we make the mess! $58: register at barnabystoyandart.com.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket

Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm

10 AM - 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 & 3:30 pm.

10 to 11 AM - Crafts in the Courtyard: Message in a Bottle

Join the Atheneum in the courtyard to make your own little bottle with your hopes, dreams, or a message inside! For children of all ages, but younger ones may need adult assistance. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

10 AM to 1 PM - Free Family Activities at Shipwreck Museum

10 AM to 5:30 PM - Courtney Moss/Glamourpuss Trunk Show

10:30 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour with NHA

11 AM - Painting Pottery! with Barnaby’s Nantucket For Ages 6+

Painting pottery is always a favorite! Children will choose from a variety of ceramic pieces that they can paint & glaze. $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

11 AM - Cruise with ACK Sail

11 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand

Meet the author of The Five-Star Weekend, The Winter Street Series, and many other novels at this book signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

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

Relax on a narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream. Again at 1, 2:15, & 4 pm. 1-hour cruises. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - Nantucket By Water Oyster Tours

Tour a working Oyster Farm and learn what goes into growing the perfect Nantucket Oyster. Call 508-228-7037 or book online at nantucketbywater.com Departs again at 1:30 PM

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

1 to 3:30 PM - Day Sail Aboard the Lynx

2 PM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet over which a small walkway

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Island/Today’s Nantucket

passes. This is one of the shorter hikes and is close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

2 to 4:30 PM - Free Drop-In Craft Gam

Bring any craft project you are working on to this open session & work in the company of other creative people: share knowledge & learn from others. No instruction, but basic tools are available for use. 1800 House, 7 Mill Street. nha.org

3 to 4 PM - Children’s Chess Class for Ages 8-12

Chess enthusiast James Borthwick holds a class at our chess table in the garden. Space is limited. Registration required online at nantucketatheneum.org

4 PM - Getting Slime-y! with Barnaby’s Nantucket All Ages

Kids make a batch of Slime while learning about measurements & the science behind Slime making. This class will ensure that your house will stay clean while we make the mess! $58: register at barnabystoyandart.com .

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco Brewers

Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Rd & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations.

4 to 8:30 PM - tick, tick...BOOM! by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

5 to 7 PM - Talk & Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand

Author Elin Hilderbrand discusses & signs her final Nantucket-based novel Swan Song at this WWOW* series talk in the Susan Lister Locke Gallery, 28 Easy Street. SusanListerLocke.com ~ *Wonderful Women on Wednesdays

5 to 7 PM - Baskets & Bubbly

This annual event raises funds to support the island craft of Nantucket lightship baskets with a Celebration Under the Whale in the Whaling Museum. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org

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

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

5:15 to 6:45 PM - Nantucket By Water Sip & Fish

Parents sip, and kids fish in this relaxing afternoon excursion. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

5:45 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

6 PM - Summer Decks 2024

Featuring: Sun:Sets // The Wig & Pete. Attendees must be 18 and above; 21 + wristband. Tickets $48 at NantucketDreamland.org

6 to 7:30 PM - Teen Trivia

Join us for an evening of trivia at the library, just for teens! Bring a friend or come alone and test your knowledge! Snacks will be provided.This program is intended for ages 13 and up. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

6 to 7:30 PM - Men’s Support Group

A closed support group for men with Time-Line Therapist and NLP Coach, Neil Murphy. Registration Required at NantucketAtheneum.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.

6:30 to 8 PM - Free Lecture: American Farmland Trust

A discussion of the present-day challenges the island’s food producers face, and the possibilities for Nantucket’s farming future. Locally sourced food and refreshments will be provided, courtesy of Remain Nantucket. Held in the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

7 PM - Live Music at the Brotherhood

Hear Mr. Martin Rivas perform in the Cisco Surf Bar, upstairs at the Brotherhood, 23 Broad Street.

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

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15

8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

A 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened sandplain grasslands. The former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, with small forests broken up by meadows of wildflowers. Book at WalkNantucket.com

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 6-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972

9 AM to 6 PM - Story Walk: Ocean! Waves for All

9:30 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 12:30 & 3 pm

9:30 AM - Working with Clay for Ages 2-6

During this class your child will learn various sculpting techniques while creating bowls, summer ornaments, & more. $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

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

Join Lizza in the garden for fun with her Nanpuppet friends. Bring a blanket to sit on Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

10 AM - Free Tree Tour

Learn about the beautiful and historical species of trees that line our downtown streets. Led by Nantucket Waterkeeper RJ Turcotte, whose combined biology & island history knowledge generates interesting conversations. Register at NantucketLandWater.org.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket

Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm

10 AM - 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 & 3:30 pm.

10 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour (ages 13+)

Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mile, 80 min. walking tour ages 13 and up. Please arrive 10 min. early tour gathers Center and Main in front of the bank steps. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. 774-325-8972

10 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour

Learn what life was like in the late 1800s Whaling Era, and see some remaining historic landmarks. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

10 AM to 1 PM - Free Family Activities at Shipwreck Museum

10 AM to 6 PM - Annual Sidewalk Sale

Stop by Sara Campbell Nantucket store at 5 South Beach Street for their annual Sidewalk Sale, through August 18.

10:30 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour with NHA

11 AM - Cruise with ACK Sail

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

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

Relax on a narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream. Again at 1, 2:15, & 4 pm. 1-hour cruises. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

1 to 3:30 PM - Day Sail Aboard the Lynx

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

A fun, relaxed, nonjudgmental way to become more confident & enjoy reading. Sign up to read for 15-20 min at NantucketAtheneum.org