Yesterday's Island/Today's Nantucket, Vol. 54, Issue #13, August 15- 21, 2024 by Yesterday's Island Today's Nantucket

photo courtesy David Killen

photo by Steve Tornovish

photo by Sarah T. Bois

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Pendants P Gold

The Nantucket Skiff that Came Full Circle

by Suzanne Daub

Boating is in the hearts and souls of many Nantucketers. For centuries here, traveling the seas was a way of life as well as a livelihood. Island lore has many stories of the exploits of sailors and the fates of the vessels they sailed. Only a few are as heartwarming as the journey of a skiff built by an island father with his son, that has returned decades later to the family of the man who crafted it .

The story begins a little more than forty years ago, when skilled builder, woodworker, and fourth-generation Nantucketer Bruce Killen and his young son David embarked on a project to build a skiff. A gifted craftsman known for his historic restoration, fine custom work, and attention to detail, Killen built boats in his spare time. According to his widow, Pamela, “Bruce built a lot of skiffs: it was a hobby. He’d build them and then give them away or sell them... I remember him in his shop, with blues music going, dancing around and building his boats,” she reminisced. “He really enjoyed building them.”

“This was the second of three flat-bottom skiffs that were designed and built by Bruce,” his son David added. “This skiff was built in Bruce’s shop on Cliff Road, back when there was a raised rear portion partitioned by an oiled tarp. In watching the design and construction of any of Bruce’s boatwork back then, the term ‘part art, part science’ comes to mind.”

Skiffs are simple and reliable: small open boats with usually just an outboard

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All in the Family

When the stars align favorably and opportunity presents itself, an entrepreneurial spirit will take the leap. In 2019, island residents Nicole and Rupert Campbell leaped—now, five years later, they are known for their awardwinning small batch craft cannabis products at The Green Lady Dispensary.

“My husband and I have been coming to the island forever (I’ve been coming here since I was 16). We purchased a house here many years ago. When the legalization of cannabis was just starting, first medical then recreational...we had a house, we had ties to the island, it seemed like a great opportunity,” Nicole explained. “We couldn’t be happier that we decided to do this on Nantucket.”

The Campbell’s Green Lady Dispensary was the first to open on Nantucket (it’s now one of two), and it was the first minority and women-owned cannabis company to open in Massachusetts. Their whole family is involved in the business: Corbet, Rupert and Nicole’s oldest daughter, runs the Nantucket dispensary and Cleantha is general manager of new location on Beacon Street in Newton, MA, opened last year.

They describe their mission as to provide high-quality and naturally cultivated cannabis products to adult residents and vacationers in a safe, welcoming environment. They and their staff work hard to introduce new consumers to the positive uses of cannabis. Their blog at thegreenladydispensary.com has a wealth of information, and they have started a YouTube series @TheGreenLadyDispensary to help educate the public. The Green Lady’s “budtenders” are well-versed in the dispensary’s wide selection of cannabis strains, mixtures, and products.

The Campbell family and their staff at both locations are dedicated to helping their customers. “We love getting to know the medical patients and being able to help them. We just came out with Night Cap Gummies to assist with sleep—THC continued on page 24

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Events & Entertainment

NANTUCKET RACE WEEK CONTINUES: REGATTAS, GATHERINGS, & AWARD CEREMONIES

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 9 PM - Vintage Lilly & Palm Royale Trunk Show

Stop by Current Vintage at 4 Easy Street for a very special Vintage Lilly & Palm Royale Trunk Show. The show features iconic original 1960s & 70s Lilly Pulitzer for Men & Women, plus fabulous cocktail dresses, caftans, & accessories worthy of Palm Royale. Continues thru 8/22. Current Vintage, 4 Easy St, currentvintage.com

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 1800’s during the Whaling Era, and see some remaining historic landmarks. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037

10 AM to 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 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

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 to 11:30 AM - Book Signing with Grifﬁn Dunne

Meet the author of The Friday Afternoon Club as he signs books at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 MitchellsBookCorner.com

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 - Slime Sundaes with Barnaby’s Nantucket for All ages

$58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

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 with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:15, & 4 pm. One-hour; daily cruises. Call 508-2287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

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

The “Cheese Touch”

by Steve “Tuna” Tornovish

One of my favorite books to read with my daughters way back in once upon a time land was Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Greg Heffley. The Wimpy Kid books are laugh-out-loud funny and completely relatable. The first book in the series introduced me to the dreaded “Cheese Touch,” a curse of sorts that is to be avoided at all costs. I fully understood that the cheese touch exists in reality. Sometimes the dice go cold. Sometimes they simply freeze up, even in a hot August on our beautiful island of Nantucket.

Man oh man, there’s been some fishing slumps happening on our beaches in the past week or so. The bluefish have been spending their time in the deeper waters. The bonito, in a strange plot twist, have been around in greater numbers than I’ve ever seen—go figure! It’s made for some challenging days for us surfcasting types, let me tell ya. Challenging in a “cheese touch” sort of way.

Slumps are funny things. You never know that a slump has started. Slumps sneak up on you. They’re relatively tough to quantify unless you’re a baseball player. Those poor baseball guys have analytics geeks swarming around them nonstop, examining everything that they do. I imagine that news of one’s slump is being tweeted out before the newly-minted slumpee can make his way back to the dugout after grounding out for the third time in a game. And once you think that you’re in a slump, it can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

A couple of charters in a row with no fish had me pretty down. I always want my clients to catch fish. Hey, I always want to catch fish!! But it doesn’t always happen. And two consecutive no-fish days sounds mighty like a slump. Or at least a mild cheese touch. Ouch!

Sadaharu Oh was the greatest home run hitter in the history of baseball. During his career, Sadaharu hit 868 home runs. He had a career batting average of .301. He won back-to-back Japan League triple crowns in 1973 and 1974. I read his autobiography when I was a kid. I remember him discussing slumps and how he got out of them. Mr. Oh talked about one time when he had been sucking mightily for an extended stretch. All of those wonderful self-doubting thoughts

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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)

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.

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Events & Entertainment

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

1 to 3:30 PM - Day Sail Aboard the Tall Ship 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

3 PM - ‘Sconset Walking Tours

Join NPT Executive Director Mary Bergman, who shares her knowledge of this unique fishing settlement at the eastern edge of the island. The 75 minute tour focuses on the early “whalehouses” as well as the village’s boom as a seaside resort and actors colony at the end of the 1800s. Tours meet at 1 New Street, Siasconset

4 PM - Build & Create with Play Mais for All Ages

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.

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Nikki & The Barn Boys at Cisco Brewers

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

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

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 - 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 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

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.

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.

GREAT WRITERS ON NANTUCKET

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

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$25 for adults (20-64)

$20 for seniors (65+)

$15 for teens

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

7 PM - Live Music at the Brotherhood

Hear Mr. Martin Rivas perform in the Cisco Surf Bar, the Brotherhood, 23 Broad St.

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 16

NANTUCKET RACE WEEK CONTINUES: REGATTAS, GATHERINGS, & AWARD CEREMONIES

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T

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

8 AM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

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

A Wasted Life

essay by Robert P. Barsanti

So, we were stuck. Behind me, a jeep settled, with a driver and a beach chair. In front of me, a cable truck sighed and shuddered.

I had fallen into this place through inattention and habit. Normally, at this point in the summer, I would have taken a short cut that would have sped me to my end. I might have headed up an alley, snuck wrong way down a one-way street, and rolled across a yard on my business. But as the sun had just come out, Kiki Dee had returned to the radio after fifty years, and my attention had drifted from what was necessary and important, the afternoon slipped me onto Quaker Lane.

Quaker Lane cuts from Milk Street to the Madaket Road. On the town side of the road, the houses perched on a line, facing the western sky and the sunset, on the other, the grass rolled in waves and hills. On this afternoon when I felt the music in me (thanks, Kiki) and we moved foot by foot, the grass invited us in.

As the poet Robert Lowell says, “This is the end of the whaleroad and the whale.” Beneath the waves of grass are the remains of thousands of Quakers, laid in unmarked graves, and bearing silent witness. Many were whalers, many made their business from the whale and all had died. You may have beach chairs in the back of your jeep, trash in the bed of your truck, or ladders on the top of your van. Every traffic jam ends here.

We rolled forward another few feet.

I was on my way to a rental house. The renters had arrived, settled in, visited Dionis Beach, and used the hose to wash the toes and toys off. Somehow, they couldn’t turn the hose off. So they left it running into the pool and called me.

I suspect my colleagues in front of me were burning unleaded fuel for a similar mission. Someone had static on their TV, someone couldn’t find Turner Classic Movies anymore, or someone had cut a wire when putting in a hot tub. A computer sent a message for an urgent call and here they were, moving a foot at a time for a cable emergency in August.

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Nantucket’s Invasive Plant Species Committee

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

Over the past two decades there has been a growing problem on-island as more and more non-native invasive plants (and other species) establish and dominate. Some species new to our region don’t cause harm, establishing in small populations without changing local ecology. However, it is the domineering plants that cause economic, ecological, or harm to human health that are managed. For a place which prides itself on its conservation and biodiversity, protecting these resources is of vital importance.

The Nantucket Invasive Plant Species Committee (IPSC) is a standing committee of the Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative. The members consist of people and organizations interested in non-native invasive species issues. Members include people from all the various conservation groups on-island, as well as professionals in the horticultural and landscape trade, gardeners, and business owners. The main facets of the committee are education, eradication, and early detection, not necessarily in that order. As the current co-Chair of IPSC (since 2014), I am proud of all that this committee has accomplished.

The IPSC has been around since the early 2000s. At that time, a lot of effort went into educating about non-native species and the harm some of them can do to the Nantucket biodiversity. In the past 20 years, the species of concern may have changed, but a lot of the messaging is the same. The highest priority is to protect, preserve, and promote native biodiversity. For the non-native species, documenting occurrences, eradicating where possible using the EDRR method: early detection and rapid response. For those species where “rapid response” isn’t really possible, the IPSC has been triaging locations around the island to prevent spread of some populations.

Sometimes the work of invasive species management seems daunting—there is almost too much to accomplish anything. But in the years since IPSC has started, there has been great progress and examples of where the IPSC has been effective. One of the first examples is from 2006, when the IPSC was tasked with Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica) removal at the Commons, the green area across the parking lot from Nantucket Office Products. At that time, Japanese knotweed was growing right up to the edge of the parking lot. In fact, shoots were pushing up through the asphalt!

The Nantucket Skiff

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engine and seats, with room for two or three. They’re good for teaching boating skills, and it was in Bruce’s skiffs that he taught his sons boating. “I learned drive outboard with a tiller extension in these boats. I also improved my rowing and problem-solving skills when the outboard failed. Adventuring on small boats, having things go wrong, and having to figure out how to problem-solve to get home is a pretty good foundational skill set for anyone,” said David.

“Growing up in the 70’s and 80’s on Nantucket was a gift. The maritime history of our community was all around us—from the shipwrecks on the north side of Coatue that became visible after a winter Nor'Easter, to the active fishing and merchant marine community, to the owners of wooden sailboats whose preservation led to events like the Opera House Cup. I’ve been a lifelong member of the maritime and sailing community both on Nantucket and in the larger world. My son Owen is 8 years old, and I’ve been ‘showing him the ropes’ as well.”

For a few years, the skiff served the father and son duo faithfully. It was even used a few winters to hold the Christmas tree floating off Easy Street in the Killen family’s beloved tradition that was started by Bruce Killen’s father, Sidney. “Bruce and David would go out, chop down a tree and put it in the boat,” Pam recounted. Bruce decorated it, and Ginger Andrews used to supply the electricity.”

As time passed, however, the skiff's journey took a new turn.

In 1982, Nantucket artist G.S. Hill and his wife Judi bought a 12-foot skiff that they used to travel around island waters and to get from their home to their gallery, which was then on Old South Wharf. “We bought it from Byron Coffin: it had been the tender to the Sally Bramble... but it needed help. For three years in a row, I would give it to Bruce Killen to repair over the winter,” Greg Hill explained. “After three years, Bruce said ‘this cannot be fixed any more: would you like to buy my boat’?”

And so Greg and Judi did.

“The craftsmanship was beautiful—we used to get a lot of compliments on the boat—Bruce used Nantucket colors: red bottom, clear wood, and gray.”

During the years that the G.S. Hill Gallery was on Old South Wharf, the Hill’s had a mooring between the cottages. “I’d putter around the harbor in it and paint and sketch...I used to do a lot of painting from it.” Greg became a common sight around Nantucket, locals recognizing the skiff and the artist driving it. “One day,” Judi Hill added, “Tom Dickson stopped by and said ‘Hey Judi, I just saw Greg in his office.’” The name stuck, and from that day onward, “Greg’s Office” is what they called the skiff.

For years the skiff was a part of Hill’s creative process. G.S. Hill is known for his evocative artwork that captures the essence of island life, and if you look closely, Greg’s Office appears in a number of his paintings and sketches.

When the G.S. Hill Gallery moved to Straight Wharf, the Hills could no longer moor it by the gallery, so they moored the boat in Polpis Harbor. “From Polpis Harbor, I’d drive it over to Straight Wharf to pick Judi up from work,” Greg commented. The couple used the skiff on their rare days off to travel to little-known, serene beaches, where they could unwind, picnic, and savor the quiet beauty of Nantucket. “We used to take it out to Polpis Harbor where it is real narrow—even on the busiest days, we’d be the only ones there, and we could watch the sailboats,” Judi added.

But time has a way of bringing change, and recently Hill decided it was time to part with Greg’s Office. The decision was bittersweet: “we’d had so much fun with it for so many years, but sometimes it’s just time...”

Judi took to social media to list the boat for sale, sharing a photo and a heartfelt ad. In a cinematic twist, a response came through almost immediately: This is Pam Killen, and I want to buy the boat. “I swear, it took less than a minute to sell it,” Judi commented.

Pamela and her son David had not realized Greg and Judi Hill had this skiff that Bruce Killen had built. “I’m pleased that they did [have the skiff]—they did an amazing job preserving it,” David said. Both Pam and David are excited that the skiff has returned to the family. Pam plans to enjoy the skiff with her three grandchildren: ages 4, 7, and 8. “I’m going to teach my son and nephews how to drive an outboard with a tiller extension,” David added.

Today, the skiff is back with the family who built it, a full circle of memories, craftsmanship, and shared history. It stands as a tribute to the bond between a father and son, the inspiration of an artist, and the enduring value of craftsmanship. “I’ve always associated wooden boatbuilding with the highest form of woodwork and artistry,” commented David Killen. “The interconnection between wooden boatbuilding on Nantucket and the local community of visual artists created a warm and beautiful sense of place and community. I hope we can all take a minute to remember where we came from and be grateful for the experience.”

In the end, this handcrafted skiff is more than just a vessel. It’s a piece of history, a link between generations, and a symbol of how things made with love can find their way back to where they belong.

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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 to 11 AM - Folgers Marsh Kayak Tour with Nantucket Conservation Foundation

An on-the-water eco-tour through beautiful Folger’s Marsh guided by expert scientists & educators from the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. Kayaks & safety equipment provided. Meet & launch from the Lifesaving Museum. Slots available on a first-come, first-served basis. $40 ~ $25 per child( under 17) *Exact times may change due to tides and weather. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org

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 - Mini Mosaics with Barnaby’s Nantucket Ages 2-6

Kids will enjoy the process of designing a mosaic using an array of colorful tiles to create a pattern of decorative art. Their mosaic could be used as a wall hanging, coaster, or even a trivet. $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 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

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 firsthand 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 - Nanpuppets Performance in NHA Discovery Center

Celebrate the Summer of Sarg with Nanpuppets show in the Whaling Museum’s Discovery Center. Free with museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

11 AM - Cruise with ACK Sail

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gagements, weddings, family reunions, or special time spent with good friends. Call 508-423-9985 or acksail.com. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset.

11 AM - Back to School Clipboards with Barnaby’s Nantucket for Ages 6+

During this class, kids will make their own clipboards for school using decoupage with a variety of Origami paper, acrylic paints, and much more! $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

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

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

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

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

3 to 5 PM - Shoppy Hour Tasting at Current Vintage

Join Current Vintage for a Shoppy Hour wine, cheese, and prosciutto tasting, featuring 25% off select charcuterie. Current Vintage, 4 Easy Street. 508-228-5073 CurrentVintage.com

4 PM - Open Studio! with Barnaby’s Nantucket for Ages 5+

This class offers a variety of mixed media options to get your child’s creativity flowing! Whether it is painting on canvas, working with clay, or making wood art, your child will enjoy creating! $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

4 to 6 PM - Teen Game Night

Teens and tweens play a selection of games, including Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance & Mario Party, plus board games like Trouble & Strategy. First-come, first-served. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Nikki & The Barn Boys at Cisco Brewers

Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road enjoy live local bands. Tables are firstcome, 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 - 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 7 PM - Geschke Lecture Series with Author Clara Bingham

This Geschke Lecture features Nantucket summer resident Clara Bingham in conversation with Anne Finucane. Bingham’s new book, THE MOVEMENT: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America 1963-1973 is an oral history narrative of the integral decade that launched the modern feminist movement. Tickets at NantucketAtheneum.org

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Tall Ship LYNX

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!

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6 to 8 pm - Opening Reception for Matthew Beilen Show at Gallery at Four India

Featuring work by artist and teacher Matthew Beilen. His paintings will be on display thru August 20 in the Gallery at Four India, upstairs at 4 India Street.

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.

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 - 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

10 PM - Friday Night Karaoke

Join the fun & sing along at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17

NANTUCKET RACE WEEK CONTINUES: REGATTAS, GATHERINGS, & AWARD CEREMONIES

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

8 AM - 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 Madaket Road & Beach area, just past Millie’s Restaurant.

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 2 PM - Free Sidewalk Art Show

A beloved tradition dating back to 1930, the sidewalk art show is the oldest of its kind in the U.S. & is a wonderful opportunity to meet many of Nantucket’s finest artists. Atheneum Library Garden, 1 India Street.

99:30 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. This class will ensure that your house will stay clean while we make the mess! ., . $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

9:30 to 10:30 AM - Free Seal 101 Classes for ages 6-10

A fun & educational morning on Sconset Beach with Marine Mammal Alliance Nantucket’s rescue team to learn about seals. Register at NantucketMMAN.org.

9:30 AM to 4 PM - Grab & Go Bag: Coral Reef

Stop by the Weezie Library for this week’s Grab & Go project - a Coral Reef! You will need scissors, glue and paints of your choice, all other supplies + instructions included. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

10 AM - NanPuppets at Children’s Beach

Grab your picnic lunches and head to Children’s Beach for a 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 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

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 firsthand 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 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Debi Lilly

Meet the author of Summer Style as she signs books at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 MitchellsBookCorner.com

10:30 am to 5 pm - Matthew Beilen Exhibit at Gallery at Four India

Featuring work by artist and teacher Matthew Beilen, on display thru August 20 in the Gallery at Four India, upstairs at 4 India Street.

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 child will also be able to make a beaded wrist strap for their pencil case and 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

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 Tall Ship Lynx

2:45 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

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 Crushville at Cisco Brewers

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

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

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

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

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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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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 - Dreamland Comedy Nights: T.J. Miller

World-famous comedian, actor, and producer T.J. Miller is featured in this one-nightonly stand-up comedy event in The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.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 - Town Route

10 PM - DJ Mikey

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

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18

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. It’s a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. Book at WalkNantucket.com

9 to 10 AM - Native Shoes Rafﬂe at Brant Point

Join Native Shoes at the beach at Brant Point today, where they will hold a raffle

and watch the island’s iconic Rainbow Fleet Parade, as the little catboats sail, weave, and dance through harbor waters near the lighthouse.

9:15 AM - Nantucket Rainbow Parade & Harbor Start for Opera House Cup

The classic parade of Nantucket's Rainbow Fleet (catboats with colorful sails) around Brant Point kicks off the Opera House Cup Regatta. The parade begins at 9:40 am, but because the beach gets crowded with spectators, we recommend that you arrive early (perhaps with coffee and a picnic breakfast), bring blankets and chairs to sit on as you watch the fun. The Harbor Start, when the competing boats head out from the harbor to the start, begins around 10:15 am. Opera House Cup is a regatta for classic yachts with wooden hulls.

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 1800s during the Whaling Era & see some remaining historic landmarks. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037

10 AM to 5 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 - Painting on Canvas with Barnaby’s Nantucket For Ages 6+

This class combines your child’s love of drawing and painting while learning stepby-step techniques that will guide them through their creative process. $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

11 AM - Cruise with ACK Sail

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

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started to run through his head (and I thought that only musicians got those!). Finally, the mighty slugger Sadaharu sought out the advice of a wise old teammate, who promptly took our hero out for a night on the town. Sadaharu got knee-walking drunk on sake, fell into his apartment and slept on the floor. He showed up at the park late for the next day’s afternoon game, still fuzzy from the night before. He staggered up to the plate, smashed a couple of taters and POOF —the monkey on his back was gone. Lots of life lessons there for a kid to take in, don’t you think?

I’ve been sober for more than 37 years, so I don’t think the sake drinking route is the right way for me. So what do I do when the cheese touch has me in its grasp? Well, if what I’m doing isn’t working, I try to change things up. Pretty simple, right? As I’ve learned, I can only control what I can control. The wind is going to do what it wants. Tropical storms are going to stop by to say “hello.” In some ways, a good storm can shuffle the deck and get the fish moving again. Thus, a big wind shift earlier this week was oddly welcoming. Would it get the bluefish moving closer to shore? Only time would tell.

I had an early morning charter scheduled on Thursday, August 8 with the father-and-son team of David Marrin Sr. and Jr. David Jr. and his wife were on-island for a couple of weeks with their newborn son, Rucker, and his folks came up to spend some time with their new grandson. Positive vibes, right? I drove the Wauwinet Road with a happy mindset, trying not to dwell on the past couple of trips. And then BAM! A deer came bounding out of the bushes, right in front of me. The poor creature never had a chance. Nor did I, for that matter. I had never struck a deer before, and I felt absolutely terrible. The cheese touch had reared its ugly head again before a single cast was thrown.

The Marrin crew were a welcome relief to me, their extremely shaken up fishing guide. I enjoyed getting to meet them and to talk about things other than the freshly diminished deer population. Both men were experienced fishers. The weather was ok, with very gusty east-southeast winds. We got right at it, looking for fish. We tried a variety of spots up, down, and all around both sides of the peninsula of Great Point. Nothing. Not a hit. Oh yeah, the cheese touch was flexing on me big time.

The Marrins had no interest in getting caught up in the evil fromage that was afflicting me, however. They kept on casting. We had a couple of hits that were spaced out just far enough to keep our collective spirits up. Finally I heard David Sr. say the magic words: “I’m on!” I watched as the elder Mr. Marrin skillfully fought and landed a beautiful bonito.

I asked David Jr. what his dad thought about the experience. He told me, “This was their first time on Nantucket. They loved it. He loved it! As a predominately (largemouth) bass fisherman, he wasn’t prepared for the fight but thought it was awesome. Such a powerful fish, considering the size!”

David Jr. told me by text that he could get used to the way we fish up here. “I thought it was such a cool way to fish. I can’t wait to do it again. Our surf fishing in VA / MD is mostly bottom fishing, which isn’t that fun imho. Also, the scenery was incredible, never fished anywhere like that. Unreal natural beauty!”

Could this successful trip be the start of something good? Only time would tell. I had a trip scheduled the next day with Liz Sullivan and her son, Rivers. Liz had told me in her original message that the 8-year-old Rivers loves to fish. Hmmmm, I thought, that’s a real young age for surfcasting. But I’ve seen some 8-year-old fishers who could really cast. I explained my concerns about both the required skills and conditions (still a big, honking Debby-inspired wind). Liz was so positive about her son that I agreed that we’d get out there and see how Rivers would fare.

When I got my first look at Rivers, I began to comprehend why Liz had such confidence. This awesome little guy is as determined as any adult that I’ve ever met! He looked me right in the eyes and shook my hand. Wow. It was clear that he’d been brought up right. Rivers was wearing a United States Marine Corps. hat. I asked him about it. He told me, “It’s my dad’s hat. He graduated from the Naval Academy and served in the Marine Corps.”

Young Rivers glowed with pride as he told me about his father, Wilson Sullivan. Liz filled in some blanks for me, telling me that Wilson graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2002. He served as a Marine Corps. Officer and reconnaissance platoon commander until he left active duty in 2007. Wilson was back at work in Charlotte, NC, as Liz and Rivers took an extended vacation with Liz’s parents, Kathy and David Cheek, at their house in Siasconset. Although I did not have the honor of meeting Wilson, the love that Rivers had for his dad told me everything about this man.

Liz, her mother Kathy, Rivers, and I discussed the task at hand. I told them that we would have to fish into a wind that was now blowing somewhere around 30 knots. It would be a tall order for me, never mind a little dude who’s heading into the third grade. Rivers was up to the challenge. We got down to business.

It took some effort but I was soon able to hook a fish. I passed my rod to Rivers who battled the surf and the fight of a medium sized bluefish. It was fantastic to see the joy on his face as Rivers gave me his fishing pliers to remove the hook. We released that fish and shortly thereafter replayed the scene with a second bluefish. Rivers was determined to catch his own fish so that he could enter the August Blues tournament, but the wind was just a bit too much for him. Still, we had two fish on the beach and the smell of cheese had faded from stinky limburger to a mild cheddar.

I was very impressed with everything about young Rivers. That feeling only grew when Kathy, his grandmother, told me that Rivers had broken his collarbone a couple of months earlier. Clearly, this was not the kind of guy who was going to let little things like broken bones slow him down. “I’m going to join the Marines one day and fly the F-22 Raptor. I practice all the time on a flight simulator!”

Rivers, you have the spirit, smarts, and determination to do anything that you want to do. And an awesome head of hair! Come back and fish with me any time—you’re a fine edition to my ever-growing team of amazing young fishers. And thanks so much for helping me get past the cheese touch!

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

photo by Steve Tornovish

A Wasted Life

Behind me, she had one beach chair. It stood up in the back seat, as if it had just been tossed there. She wore sunglasses, a red baseball cap, and youth in its bursting abundance. Her jeep dated back to a time before children when sand on the floor and rainwater in the cupholders wasn’t a problem that needed to be solved. There were ten feet and half a life time between the two of us.

I have wasted my life.

Of the time that I have left on this side of the road, too much of it has been spent with one foot on the brake. One can allow, and even excuse, the time invested in picking up children from swimming practice or from work. However, the time expensed at five miles an hour earns nothing but the silent grins of the Quakers. What part of my wild and precious life is worth the time creeping along this road in order to turn off a hose

I have spent too much time waiting. I have sent good money chasing after bad staring at a phone, or a door, or a computer screen when hope over-ripened, rotted, and fell. The minutes, the hours, the days, and months signed off and expensed so that a dream does not become a fear. When I spent so much of that time, I wound up waiting not for her or for them, but for me. I waited to finally figure out that I wasn’t that guy, didn’t want to meet that guy, and needed to figure out who really was wearing my underwear today and tomorrow.

We rolled forward five feet.

The phone lit up. I no longer have the ringer on. At the moment, none of the people I love are in the army, in the hospital, or in the air. Nobody, in particular anybody with a hose in a pool, requires my attention as I am stuck next to the green grass of the Quakers. I had traded my time already, I had no need to trade any more, least of all when I was already stuck rolling forward.

After a complicated dance around Caton Circle, I drove out the Madaket Road, missed one turn, missed another, and lost both the Jeep and the Cable truck. Then, I drove past the last possible turn I could have taken to remain in the good graces of the guest, the homeowner, and my phone. Instead, like a rabbit, I darted between the bushes and headed into the deep dark of Barrett Farm Road.

I assume they figured out how to fix the hose.

After the first few houses, the bushes and trees claim the road, as do the puddles, the sand, and the odd root. But within a few minutes, I was deep into an island that didn’t have garden hoses, hydrangea bushes, or cell service. Time could no longer be measured in money. The road turned once, twice, thrice, and pulled up next to a pond.

I turned the car off.

Overhead, the last of the storm clouds tumbled over themselves eastward, leaving the deep cerulean blue to settle in from the west. Far above, circling, the wide wings of an osprey held the sky, sliding down the air, before ascending on the drafts. She may have seen me, she may not have—I merited no more than a tick of her neck as she soared. Against the horizon, the surf poked up, then hid behind a barrier beach. The slow rumble of the breakers rolled up over the pond, washed over me, and continued into scrub oak and pine. The beach grass, brown in the August sun, sang in an unknowable tongue as it waved down to the lapping blue of the pond. The air held salt and sun and pine and a hidden flower beyond a name. As time slipped, the shadows lengthened.

Seconds became hours became lifetimes and, finally, became sand.

I have wasted my life.

Add to Your Nantucket Collection

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love about our special island...a design that expresses the joy and uniqueness of the island,” Beth explained. “I had expressed to our design team that the Rainbow Fleet and sailing holds a very special place in our island’s DNA. To me, the Rainbow Fleet and sailing here in general has always held a special place in my heart— sunny, warm summer days, sand in your feet, sailing in the harbor around Brant Point and Coatue, hearing the ferry horn, cool winds against your face, and spending time with friends and family. We'll be at the Rainbow Fleet Regatta Sunday and will raffle off Native Shoes for Race Week for the community,” she added.

For 2024, Native’s special shoe is the Nantucket Sail Print. This collectible shoe is exclusively available at Native’s store on Straight Wharf; it is not available at nativeshoes.com. Every Nantucket Collection shoe has a special “license plate’ on the back of the shoe that says ACK!

“As they are unique and special to Nantucket, we produce only a limited quantity of each pattern each season (designing something new each year) so once they are sold out, they are gone. We have families that come back year after year and make it a tradition to purchase new pairs to add to their collections (as the shoe lasts forever). Often, they hop straight off the Hy-Line ferry at the start of their vacation and come into the shop.”

Like all shoes made by Native, the Nantucket Collection shoes are lightweight, waterproof, great for an active lifestyle, and can be worn year-round. “They’re comfortable for adults and kids: a surgeon just came in yesterday with his whole crew to get him and his family new pairs. He’s been collecting since we opened in 2018, and he wears them on the surgical floor.”

Past designs in Native Shoes’ Nantucket Collection include a nautical flag spelling ACK, The Nantucket Whale in regatta blue, and the Nantucket Whale Tails in Ocean Waves. Though these shoes have become a very exclusive mark of someone who lives on or has visited Nantucket Island, there are a very few pairs from some past year’s designs in the shop on Straight Wharf. Once they sell out, the special designs are retired, so don’t delay in getting your Nantucket Collection Native Shoes!

Native Shoes

40 Straight Wharf • 508-221-7223

Open daily in-season from 9 am to 7 pm

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Weed Warriors

With funding from the partners that owned the area, the IPSC undertook removing first the above-ground materials and then working with contractors to excavate the giant root balls and other below-ground plant materials. It was a huge task! But even 18 years on the results are still good. There is still some knotweed along the wetland edge, but the grass and parking area are devoid of knotweed. It can now be maintained with regular mowing, and the parking lot isn’t in danger of being consumed by knotweed. You can still see the educational signage along Pleasant Street that was installed to discuss the project.

Aside from education, one of the main activities for the IPSC as a group has been our weekly weed pulls that occur during the spring and summer months. These weekly pulling events focus on one species at a time and bring together volunteers, interns, and staff from various conservation and environmental education organizations. It’s an opportunity to have a group focus on one area (many hands make light work), but it’s also an opportunity to get together once a week and catch up or meet new people interested in these topics while contributing to native plant diversity!

In the spring months, the IPSC focuses on garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata). As an herbaceous biennial, this plant is easy to pull and grows in patchy populations around the island. And while it may seem innocuous, it can still form a monoculture dominating the area in which it establishes. You can read the full information sheet from IPSC at nantucketbiodiversity.org/s/Garlic-Mustard-Info-Sheet.pdf.

As spring turns to summer, we switch from garlic mustard to Spotted Knapweed (Centaurea stoebe), which, I think, has been our greatest success. Spotted knapweed is an herbaceous plant that grows up to about two feet on Nantucket and looks something like a thistle but without the spikes. It small, purple flower heads this time of year with the bracts at the base of the flower marked with dark, upside-down “V,” giving them a spotted appearance. Knapweed grows in disturbed areas like roadsides and bike paths. However, it is also known as a grassland invader. In the western states it is a huge ecological and economic problem invading rangelands. Here on Nantucket, we focus on this species to keep it out of our grasslands. The Nantucket sandplain grasslands are a priority habitat locally and at the state and federal levels. They are host to numerous rare and endangered species, so a grassland invader is of particular concern.

With that threat in mind, our weed pulls start concentrating on knapweed when

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those plants begin to flower (generally mid-July) and continue late into August. You may have seen us out on the roadways and bike paths this summer, weed tools and contractor bags in hand. Spotted knapweed is allelopathic, which means it exudes a chemical to compete against surrounding plants in the soil. That also means, grabbing it over and over with your hands can cause skin irritation. So, pulling this plant requires wearing gloves. Knapweed has a long taproot, hence the specialized weed tool affectionately known as a “teletubbie” for its unique shape

Even though we still pull this plant every year, we are making great progress. In the early years of pulling, the IPSC regularly spent time along the Madaket Road bike path near Sanford Farm. After about five years of pulling there, the remaining plants were few enough that the Nantucket Conservation Foundation staff was able to maintain the location in-house. Similarly, the area of Heller Way, near Cisco Beach, and the roads leading to the beach have been surveyed and pulled of spotted knapweed for more than a decade. The IPSC used to spend at least three consecutive weeks there with an army of 8-10 weeders. This year, for the first time, we surveyed the entire area to the end of Hummock Pond Road in just one morning. And we came up with just one bag of spotted knapweed. I found myself trying to convince the volunteers who showed up that day that it was actually a problem here historically. Not finding it in great numbers was a huge success and should be celebrated!

So what if it doesn’t grow along the roads and bike paths anymore? Why spend our energies there? Our goal, at IPSC, is to pull where we can make an effective difference. These roadways and paths are leading to some of our most high-quality sandplain grassland habitats. In the case of Heller Way, that is the Smooth Hummocks area owned by the Nantucket Land Bank. In some years, when the amount of spotted knapweed has ex-

ceeded our ability to effectively manage it, the IPSC has worked with the Nantucket DPW to mow the road edges prior to the knapweed setting seed. Mowing won’t kill the plant, but mowing at the right time can prevent seeding or at least reduce the capacity.

This summer, our IPSC team has focused the past three weeks at the Boulevard and Lover’s Lane area. The knapweed that has established there was extremely dense in some spots. Our team did an amazing job and, hopefully, that means that in 2025 the job will be that much smaller. One benefit of pulling along a highly popular bike path is that we get a chance to talk to people about what we’re doing. People, I think, generally assume we are picking up trash until they see our weird weed tools. Once we point out the plant in question, some say they’ve seen it and now will remove it from their yards. As the saying goes, “spread the word, not the weed.”

So how can you help in the fight against spotted knapweed (or invasive plants in general)? You can join us for any weed pull. Reach out to Sarah Bois, co-chair of the IPSC, at stbois@llnf.org to be added to our pull list. You’ll receive the location each week through the end of August. You can also focus your attention to your own yard and remove and invasive plants you find there, especially spotted knapweed.

From Lucy Leske, active IPSC founding member and former co-chair, “I am really pleased with the work that the IPSC has done over the years, especially around education and collaboration with other organizations to manage populations of invasive plants. I wish we had made more progress, but it really is an uphill battle. It does appear, however, that the knapweed is really knocked back in sensitive areas, and we CAN make progress with knotweed if we put muscle behind it. Loosestrife and other invasive are no longer available for sale in our nurseries. So I feel it has been worthwhile, and we shouldn't stop!”

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

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

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

12 to 4 pm - Matthew Beilen Exhibit at Gallery at Four India

Featuring work by artist and teacher Matthew Beilen, on display thru August 20 in the Gallery at Four India, upstairs at 4 India Street.

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

2 PM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466

3 to 6 PM - Live Music by Crushville at Cisco Brewers

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

4 to 5:30 PM - Clue by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

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 - Smith’s Point Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

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

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

6 to 7:15 PM - La Tulipe Performs Live on the Bandstand

Live concert at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. Bring a blanket to sit on.

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 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 - Town Route

MONDAY, AUGUST 19

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T

8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466

8:30 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 - Build & Go with Barnaby’s Nantucket For Ages 3-6

Kids will enjoy putting together a wood train and three wood vehicles. Each child will then get to decorate & paint their vehicles using a variety of materials. $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 Street. nha.org

10:30 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour with NHA

10:30 am to 5 pm - Matthew Beilen Exhibit at Gallery at Four India

Featuring work by artist and teacher Matthew Beilen, on display thru August 20 in the Gallery at Four India, upstairs at 4 India Street.

1 AM - Cruise with ACK Sail

11 AM - Make your own doll House with Barnaby’s Nantucket For Ages 6+

This barnaby’s class offers endless opportunities for creative play, discovery, and exploration! During this one- hour class, children will focus on designing and creating their special home incorporating miniature elements using mixed media, recycled, and raw materials. $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

11:15 AM - Island Tours Signature Historic Tour

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

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

4 PM - Make your Own Nantucket Tic-Tac-Toe Board with Barnaby’s Nantucket $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.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 to 6:30 PM - Meet musicians Greta Feeney, Mario Diaz-Moresco, & Spencer Myer

A free and informal meet & greet with the talented artists in the 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.

7 to 8 PM - ELL Group Conversation - Intermediate Practice conversational English in a friendly group setting. Register with Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org, or 508-332-0605. NantucketAtheneum.org

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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

Joy West Collection

Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions

508-325-4400

14 S. Water Street

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

508-680-1159

167 Orange Street Clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories

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

Women’s & Children’s Apparel & Accessories

18a Federal Street

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. shopassembleco.com

Blue Beetle

Open Daily

Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

508-228-3227

12 Main Street

Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com

Commonwealth

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!

Current Vintage

Commonwealthnantucket.com

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

508-680-1716

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

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

508-690-3400

Open daily 44 Centre Street

Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Apothecary, Casa

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

Sidewalk Art Show: August 17 from 9am-2pm in the Atheneum Park

508-228-0294

Artist Patron Show Aug.16 to Sept. 9 19 Washington Street

“Bathed in Light” thru August 26 upstairs 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 see the Artist/Patron Show from August 16 to September 9. In The Big Gallery upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf, you can enjoy “Bathed in Light” through August 26. 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

508-228-1353

Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm 40 Straight Wharf

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

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

Books & Publications

CALL NANTUCKET

508-228-8509

Matthew Bielen “Shadows the Fish Are Casting Open Daily upstairs at 4 India St Aug.12-19 ~ Opening Reception Aug. 16 from 6-8pm thegallerynantucket.com

A fine selection of art & art glass

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 12-19, the featured artist is Matthew Bielen in an exhibit entitled “Shadows the Fish Are Casting.” Opening reception August 16 from 6-8 pm. Don’t miss seeing the work of this artist, whose paintings are influenced by his love of the ocean, the play between organic forms, and human’s ability to sculpt them. THE GALLERY AT FOUR INDIA is open Mon-Sat 10:30 am to 5 pm and Sunday noon to 4 pm.

Susan Lister Locke Gallery

508-228-2132 & 508-221-0531

Open daily 28A Easy Street

Art and Inspired, Creative Jewelry

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

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

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

508-228-1080

Open Daily + Book Signings 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

Open Daily

Books, chocolates, & unique gifts

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

508-228-4000

25 Broad Street

NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is our quirky little shop chock full of books, gifts, and goodies. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for books and nantucketbooksworks.com for the very best of Bookworks online. We have Nantucket gifts, puzzles, games, toys, art supplies, party accessories, stuffed animals, greeting cards, kids items, and so much more. And we have an enticing nook filled with amazing chocolates to buy and savor as you read your new books. We also are happy to ship anywhere in the US. For books, shop nantucketbookpartners.com. Order online or stop in to browse. BOOKWORKS is open daily. nantucketbookpartners.com

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

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

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

Open daily in season

508-228-1151

6 Broad Street

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

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

Charters - Sailing & Boating

ACK Sail

508-423-9985

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

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

The Tall Ship Lynx

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

978.479.2197

Traditional Sailing & History in Nantucket Sound Family fun for all ages! Nantucket’s Tall Ship LYNX is offering sails from 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

508-680-1553

Open Daily with summer art classes 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

High Speed Ferry

Nantucket Arrive Hyannis Depart Hyannis Arrive Nantucket 7:40am 8:40am 6:10am 7:10am 9:55am 10:55am 8:30am 9:30am 11:10am 12:10pm 9:30am 10:30am 12:50pm 1:50pm 11:20am 12:20pm 2:15pm 3:15pm 12:45pm 1:45pm 4:10pm 5:10pm 2:25pm 3:25pm 5:45pm 6:45pm 4:15pm 5:15pm 7:05pm 8:05pm 5:40pm 6:40pm *9:20pm 10:20pm *8:00pm 9:00pm Through September 2, 2024 *Changes to 8:40pm and 10pm on Fridays

Island Fun & Shopping

Confections

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

Open daily

Made fresh on Nantucket

508-228-1017

The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for three decades on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you try her fudge, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 40 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous chocolate-covered cranberries. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate or a mixture of both. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. auntleahs.com

Consignment & Thrift

Island Treasures

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.

508-228-0789

Mon-Fri 10am-3:30pm & Sat. 10am-2pm 128 Old South Road

New & used clothes, housewares, jewelry, & more

Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? ISLAND TREASURES is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of new and gently used clothing for women, men, and kids, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, art, beach toys, kids toys, and so much more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may discover. Find us in Hanabea Shopping Center, off Old South Road. There’s a convenient NRTA bus stop nearby!

The Rainbow Fleet

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

508-680-1159

Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm 167 Orange Street Clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories

Contests

NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

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

508-228-9165

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!

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!

Gifts, Party Supplies, Tabletop, Toys, Beach Supplies

508-228-6883

59 Old South Road

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,

Island/Today’s Nantucket

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

Internet Guidebook

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!

19 Old South Wharf

Jewelry and Home Decor icarusandco.com

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.

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

Respoke

Open for the 2024 season

Iconic designer scarves repurposed

pettyfolkartandcarving.com

Respoke.com

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

Insiders Guide to Nantucket

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

Visit us online & follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider

Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

508-228-9165

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

Island Apps

Call Nantucket

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

508-228-5646

Open Daily 9am to sunset. Permits Required. Visit Nantucket’s best beaches! Call ahead to check conditions:508-228-5646 #2 thetrustees.org/ccwr 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.

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 icarusandco.com

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

Island Fun & Shopping

Katherine Grover Fine Jewelry

646-896-4013

See her exquisite Nantucket Collection in 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 on display in Sylvia Antiques, 15 Main Street. Reach her by text or call at 646-896-4013 and shop online at katherinegroverfinejewelry.com

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

The Trinity Collection

508-228-7557

Open for the 2024 summer season 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. Follow us @palmbeachnantucket

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

Maritime Education, History, Museum, Events & more

Fairwinds

Mental Health Services

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

Cape Cod 5

508-228-2505

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

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

Movies, Concerts, Celebrations

The Dreamland See Our Website for Films & Events

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

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

508-228-1894

Your portal to Nantucket history 15 Broad Street Historic Sites, Classes, Talks, & more

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

Island/Today’s Nantucket

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

508-228-1961

Where Home & Garden Meet 9 Wampanoag Way

Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM has a spacious garden center with a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. In addition, their indoor showroom carries the largest selection of indoor & outdoor furniture on the island, featuring teak, aluminum patio sets and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond 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

Pet Accessories & Gifts

Cold Noses + Geronimo’s

508-228-3731

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

crafted 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

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

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. nantucketarts.org

Geschke Lecture Series

508-228-1110

Presented by Nantucket Atheneum Aug. 8: Bianca Bosker

Aug. 16: Clara Bingham Tickets at nantucketatheneum.org

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

Nantucket Shorts Festival

nantucketatheneum.org

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

Theatre

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

CLUE - on stage to August 24

508-228-4305

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

508-221-7223

Open Daily + Special Event at Brant Point August 18 at 9 am 40 Straight Wharf Live Lightly

From the beach to the bike ride, on the rainy days and the cocktail parties at night, NATIVE SHOES makes it easy to live lightly with a thoughtful selection of ultra lightweight, easy-towear shoes for both kids and adults. Find us right next to the Hy-Line Ferry.

Respoke Respoke.com

Open for the 2024 Season

Iconic designer scarves repurposed

41 Straight Wharf

RESPOKE repurposes iconic designer scarves into one-of-a-kind products featuring hand-

Seconds Shop

Open Daily 10-4, closed Wednesday

508-228-6677

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

Events & Entertainment

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

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

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T

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

9 AM - Kayak Tours

Join the Nantucket Waterkeeper RJ Turcotte, along with members of our partner organizations, for a 2-hour educational tour of Nantucket’s great ponds. Register at NantucketLandWater.org

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 - Rainbow Unicorn Fairy Houses for Ages 4+

This class will focus on designing and creating all the miniature elements that come together to build a special house using mixed media, recycled, and raw materials. $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 & others were inspired by Nantucket on a 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 corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fences. Arrive 10 min early. no reservations necessary 774-325-8972

10 AM to 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 Neil King, Jr.

Meet the author of American Ramble: A Walk of Memory and Renewal at this book signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.

11 AM - Cruise with ACK Sail

11 AM - Summer Spa Day! with Barnaby’s Nantucket for Ages 5+

Kids will get to pamper themselves (& get a little messy) as they make sparkling bath scrubs, shimmering lip balms, calming essential oils, and glittering bath bombs. $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

11 AM - Free Tour of Nantucket’s Shellﬁsh Hatchery

The Brant Point Shellfish Hatchery, located on Brant Point Beach next to the lighthouse, is a Town of Nantucket operated facility that specializes in the production of Nantucket Bay Scallops to supplement the wild population within Nantucket & Madaket Harbors. nantucket-ma.gov/691/Brant-Point-Shellfish-Hatchery

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 with friends

& family. Departs again at 1, 2:15, & 4 pm. One-hour; daily cruises. Call 508-2287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

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. From a high spot, see & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466

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 - Swiftie Friendship Bracelet Beading class! with Barnaby’s Nantucket For Ages 6+ . $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

4 to 5 PM - Teen Tuesday Crafternoon: Fluffy Slime for Ages 12 - 18

Join the Atheneum as we make fluffy slime, using shaving foam. Program will be held outside in the garden. In case of inclement weather, program will be rescheduled. Please register ahead of time at NantucketAtheneum.org

4:30 PM - Salon Series: Watercolors Paint ‘n Sip

Practice looking and painting what we see using watercolors in this fun and festive Paint ‘n Sip with AAN’s Programming Manager Lizbet Carroll Fuller. Register at nantucketarts.org/events/salon-series

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 - Live Music with Jacob Butler

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

6 to 8 PM - Live Music at Sailor’s Valentine

Enjoy alfresco dining on the front porch of The Nantucket Hotel with live music by Billy Voss and Joe. 77 Easton Street. Breezenantucket.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.

6:30 to 7:30 PM - An Evening with Zibby Owens and Elin Hilderbrand

Join #1 best-selling Nantucket novelist Elin Hilderbrand as she welcomes Zibby Owens, author of Blank: A Novel, Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature and children’s book Princess Charming. This is a 45 minute conversation followed by a book signing with Zibby Owens. Registration highly encouraged at nantucket.librarycalendar.com Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

7 PM - Live Music at the Brotherhood

Hear Billy Ruegger w/ Damon Grant 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 Shanty Singers! BYOB. Departure time will vary with sunset. 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

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

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21

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. One of the longer hikes Nantucket Walkabout does. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466

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Events & Entertainment

Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 37

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

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

8:30 AM to 3 PM - Youth Adventure Sail Aboard the Tall Ship Lynx

An in-depth sailing experience aboard Tall Ship Lynx. Tall Ship Adventure Sails are day-long expedition for young adults: sailors aboard the ship in the morning and join crew members for a sailing tour that offers traditional tall ship sailing skills. For ages 12-17. Lunch & launch fee included. $45 (Egan Maritime members $35). Register at EganMaritime.org

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. This class will ensure that 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: Beaded Bubble Wands

Join the Atheneum in the courtyard to make a fun bubble wand. We’ll have bubble solution for you to try out your creation + will give you a recipe to make more at home! Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

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

10:30 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour with NHA

11 AM - Cruise with ACK Sail

11 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand and Zibby Owens

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

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

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. Hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 508-422-7466

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 instruc-

tion, but basic tools are available for use. 1800 House, 7 Mill Street. nha.org

4 PM - Sailor’s Valentines! with Barnaby’s Nantucket For Ages 5+

Children will enjoy making these decorative pieces with a variety of tiny shells: designing boxes, wall hangings, ornaments, or trays! $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 Road enjoy live local bands. Tables are firstcome, first-served: no reservations.

5 to 7 PM - Collage Class with Meryl Bralower

Collage artist Meryl Bralower will lead a hands-on class arranging images in clever and unique ways. *please call to make an appointment* Susan Lister Locke Gallery, 28 Easy Street. @susanlisterlocke 508-228-2132 SusanListerLocke.com

5 to 7:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Tall Ship Lynx

See an amazing sunset onboard a piece of history! Nantucket’s longest and most affordable Sunset sailing. Highly recommended by anyone who has sailed on Lynx. TallShipLynx.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 - 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. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

6 to 7:30 PM - Men’s Support Group

A closed support group for men with Time-Line Therapist and NLP Coach, Neil Murphy. 8-week curriculum includes topics like challenges, relationships, personal values and more. Registration Required: NantucketAtheneum.org

6 to 7:30 PM - Teen Trivia for Teens 13+

Join the Atheneum 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. 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 - Rossini Club Meet and Greet

Meet musicians of the Rossini Club in the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Atheneum Knitting Group

A fun, relaxed place to share your projects with like-minded people or learn new techniques. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

7 PM - Live Music at the Brotherhood Hear Billy Ruegger w/ Damon Grant 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

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

8 AM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout

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

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

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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.

9:30 AM - Barrett’s Tours

Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 508-2280174. Offered again at 12:30 & 3 pm

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

This new Barnaby’s class celebrates imagination, creativity, and all things Princess! Your child will decorate a crown and make a special fairy wand that will provide hours of playtime fun. $58: register at 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. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be canceled. 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. In-town pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508257-6557. 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+)

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. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

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

11 AM - Slime Sundaes! with Barnaby’s Nantucket For All Ages Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

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 with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:15, & 4 pm. One-hour; daily cruises. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

11:45 AM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours

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 Tall Ship 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

3 PM - ‘Sconset Walking Tours

4 PM - Painting Pottery! with Barnaby’s Nantucket For Ages 5+ Painting pottery is always a favorite! Children will choose from a variety of ceramic pieces or letters t make their name or favorite word that they’ll then paint & glaze. $58: register at Barnabystoyandart.com.

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Morgan Skelly & The Old Crows at Cisco Brewers

Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road 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: Emily Sweeney on Cold Cases of the Cape & Islands

Author & journalist Emily Sweeney, cold case reporter for The Boston Globe explores unsolved, cold cases of the Cape & Islands. Book signing follows this one-night-only event! 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 For those seeking to learn basic conversation or improve English skills. Class is conducted in English; preregistration not required. Details: 508-228-1110 x113. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

6 to 7 PM - Geschke Lecture: Piera Riccio (AI in the Arts) This Geschke Lecture features Piera Riccio, who will explore the cultural, social, and artistic possibilities of AI. Riccio is a PhD candidate at ELLIS ALicante, focusing on the effect social media has on the lives of women & how they’re perceived in the social media cultural ecosystem. Tickets at 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.

7 PM - Live Music at the Brotherhood Hear Billy Ruegger w/ Damon Grant 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 508-2287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com

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

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 612. 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.