Beautiful Blooms to Help Our Community
Tonight, Thursday, June 27, the 24th annual Blooming Bids event offers an evening of fun and fundraising, live music, small bites, refreshing libations, and enticing silent auction items, all to benefit Nantucket’s Behavioral Health Center. Tickets to the evening festivities are available at fairwindscenter.org and also at the door.
All are welcome to drop by the tent at Bartlett’s Farm on Thursday after 3 pm to see auction items and to place a bid or make a donation; no tickets are needed for this afternoon viewing. The auction features more than 30 gorgeous planters and window boxes created and donated by island landscapers, nurseries, florists, and gardeners, along with gift cards, travel packages, experiences, and Nantucket items and services. Bids will be accepted in-person and online until 7 pm.
The day culminates with a celebration of the 62nd year of Fairwinds from 5 to 7 pm, when ticket holders gather to enjoy the festivities. This is the first public event for Fairwinds new Executive Director, Roberto Santamaria, who officially joined the team two weeks ago, following an extensive national search. At the Blooming Bids evening event, Santamaria, along with Police Chief Jody Kasper and Hospital President Amy Lee, will update the community on collaborative efforts to promote a healthy Nantucket.
Every dollar raised at Blooming Bids helps to support Fairwinds, which provides critical and confidential mental health care to all on Nantucket, regardless of ability to pay. These services include crisis response, outpatient therapy, psychiatry, medication management, development testing, in-home therapy, therapeutic mentoring and more.
Fairwinds serves more than 1,000 individuals and families annually. The impact on the Nantucket community of the services Fairwinds offers cannot be understated: the organization is an invaluable resource for island residents who would otherwise have to travel to the mainland for help.
Stop by Bartlett’s Farm on Thursday during the day to see the beautiful blooms and to bid on your favorites.
If you or someone you know requires immediate assistance, call the Fairwinds Crisis Response Hotline at 508-221-3315. Fairwinds is available 24/7, 365 days a year, ready to offer aid to anyone within our community. For life-threatening emergencies, dial 911 immediately. Details on programs at fairwindscenter.org
“A Vengeful Obsession” Live, from The Met
Aptly described in newyorkcitytheatre.com as “a vengeful obsession” that “becomes a deadly pursuit...across the thrashing sea,” Nantucket audiences will be treated to a preview highlight sampling of The Metropolitan Opera’s 2025 production of Moby-Dick on Tuesday, July 30, co-hosted by the Nantucket Historical Association and Nantucket Dreamland.
This one-night-only prelude of composer and pianist Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer’s “sea-drenched, heaven-storming epic” will be performed in the Dreamland. The program will feature the inside story of the opera’s creation from Heggie, highlighted with film clips from the San Francisco Opera, and performances by acclaimed tenor Nicholas Phan and baritone Daniel Rich. A rooftop reception with the artists will follow.
“We are thrilled to welcome The Metropolitan Opera to the island this summer with our partners at Nantucket Dreamland. It is a fitting place to host a special opportunity to preview portions of the Met Opera’s 2025 production of Moby-Dick and provide the community and summer visitors the rare opportunity to hear great opera singers perform this thrilling music,” said Niles Parker, NHA Gosnell Executive Director.
“This is an incredible opportunity to experience the transformative power of live performance on our small island with the world-class Metropolitan Opera. While Dreamland has long been a venue for sharing the MET Live broadcast screenings in our theaters, the opportunity to bring this live, one-of-a-kind evening to our Nantucket community is truly extraordinary. We look forward to welcoming our friends and neighbors to this historic event and extend our sincere thanks to our partners at the Nantucket Historical Association for their enthusiasm and collaborative spirit in presenting this special preview performance,” said Dreamland’s Executive Director Alicia Carney.
continued on page 21
New Vocal Group for Island Youth
Nantucket Community Music Center staff believes that “music has the power to transform individuals and our island as a whole,” and in furtherance of that mission, they offering a new free summer enrichment program for young singers.
Nantucket Youth Sings! offers an enriching experience for young singers with choral rehearsals over two weekends, including performance workshops, private singing lessons, and a public performance. Participants will enhance their vocal technique, performance skills, and ensemble singing abilities in a fun and supportive environment.
This NCMC program is open to rising seventh graders through high school age singers. It will be led by Elissa Edwards, vocal instructor at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, assisted by Joe Hammer, Music Director at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Nantucket. Individualized training will be given through private singing lessons that are focused on refining vocal technique and performance skills on July 13 and 14 and again on July 20 and 21. Singers will showcase their work in an ensemble performance in featuring repertoire from classical, traditional folk, sea shanties, and musical theater genres at 3 pm on July 21 in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Fair Street.
Nantucket Youth Sings! is sponsored by the Nantucket Community Music Center in collaboration with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, all workshop sessions will take place at St. Paul's.
Space is limited, so if you know an aspiring singer between the ages of 12 and 18, sign up today by emailing Margot Young at margottyoung@gmail.com or call her at 703-618-1315. Don’t miss this invaluable chance to enhance your performance skills and musicianship in a fun and supportive environment at no cost.
Nantucket Community Music Center strives to enrich the cultural life of the island by fostering and supporting music education and performance opportunities for young people and adults. They envision a community with access to all aspects of music through teaching, learning, and performing. To learn more about their programs or to make a donation, visit nantucketmusic.org
Nantucket Events & Entertainment
THURSDAY, JUNE 27
8 AM to 5 PM Pick Your Own Strawberries
While they last (dependent on weather & crop) Park at the Bartlett Farm Market, pay for quarts at checkout, and head into the field to pick! No dogs; adult supervision required. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road.
10:30 to 11:30 AM Book Signing with Anna Francese Gass
Meet the author of Italian Snacking: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Every Hour of the Day at this book signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.
11 AM Make your Own Doll House for Ages 6+
This Barnaby’s class offers endless opportunities for creative play, discovery, & exploration! Children will focus on designing & creating their special home, incorporating miniature elements using mixed media, recycled, and raw materials. $58: register at barnabystoyandart.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 5084239985 or acksail.com. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset.
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 airconditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 5082280334.
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. Onehour; daily cruises. Call 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.
11:45 AM The Westender Tour with Island Tours
A 21/2 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 5082280334.
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. 5084227466 WalkNantucket.com
2 to 4:30 PM Free Day Sails Aboard the Lynx
Nantucket’s Tall Ship Lynx is offering free sailing today; access to the ship is via the Nantucket Harbor Launch, behind Straight Wharf Restaurant. You are responsible to pay the launch fee ($12/pp) & crew gratuity; donations to the Lynx Educational Foundation recommended but not required. tallshiplynx.org
3 PM ‘Sconset Walking Tours with Nantucket Preservation Trust
Join NPT Exec. Director Mary Bergman, who shares her knowledge of this unique fishing settlement at the eastern edge of the island. The tour focuses on the early “whalehouses” as well as the village’s boom as a seaside resort & actors colony at the end of the 1800s. Meet at 1 New Street, Siasconset .
4 PM Getting Slimey! with Barnaby’s Nantucket
This Barnaby’s class for all ages is all things messy! Kids will make their own batch of slime while learning about measurements & the science behind slime making. $58: register at barnabystoyandart.com
4 to 6 PM Live Music by Chris Ruediger at Cisco Brewers
Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road and enjoy live local bands. Tables are firstcome, firstserved: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.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 5082287037.
5:15 to 6:45 PM Nantucket By Water Sip & Fish
Parents sip, and kids fish in this relaxing afternoon excursion. Call 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
6 PM TGIT for Kids! Slime + Beading for Ages 5+
This new Barnaby’s class gives parents a night out while we entertain your kids! Kids will make 2 different art projects from slime, creating wood art, beading, painting, clay, & more. Activities vary each week. Snacks, pizza, & drinks included! $95: register at barnabystoyandart.com
Beach Concert & So Much More
Tickets for the 2024 Boston Pops on Nantucket concert are on sale now. This most popular August event is a major fundraiser for Nantucket Cottage Hospital, and tickets always sell out well before the event, so don’t wait! This year conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops on Tour will be joined at Jetties Beach on August 10 by special musical guest Super Diamond. Best-selling author and island resident Elin Hilderbrand will host the event.
Super Diamond, featuring Surreal Neil, exhilarates audiences with an uncanny tribute to beloved master singer/songwriter/performer, American pop icon Neil Diamond. Super Diamond has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, CNN, VH1, and Comedy Central and has been featured in publications like Rolling Stone, Spin and The New York Times
The Boston Pops on Nantucket is the single largest, most complex, and most popular event of the Nantucket summer season, but this longstanding event comes from humble origins. Bringing world-class entertainment to Nantucket
continued on page 17
Events & Entertainment
Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 6
6 PM Premier Concert
Original musical works by Mollie Glazer (songs) and Isaiah Williams (organ symphony) will be held this evening in the Summer Sanctuary of the First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street. Featuring vocalists Jeff Cutts and Laine Cutts. Free admission
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 5082285585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.
7 to 8:30 PM Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise
Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab your favorite beverages & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
8 PM The Nantucket Ghost Walk Cemetery Route
A 11/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $25; $20 ( for 65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 612. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 min early. 7743258972
10 to 11:59 PM Live Music with Local Notes
Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.
FRIDAY, JUNE 28
8 AM Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com
8 AM to 5 PM Pick Your Own Strawberries
While they last (dependent on weather & crop) Park at the Bartlett Farm Market, pay for quarts at checkout, and head into the field to pick! No dogs; adult supervision required. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road.
8 AM to 7 PM Story Walk: Blue on Blue
Discover the joys of a wild rainstorm in this poetic picture book, written by Diane White and illustrated by a Caldecott medalwinning, Beth Krommes. All month long in the Garden, Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.
8:30 AM The Luna Walk (A.K.A. “Fabulous Mansions”)
You’ll be over the moon after going on this 3mi, 75min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary follows in the footsteps of Luna (Nantucket’s most physically fit dog) thru Lily Pond Park, past Oldest House& the fabulous mansions of The Cliff & Brant Point. Arrive 10 min early at the corner of Federal & India sts. by Atheneum fence. $25 Cash Only. No reservations necessary. 7743258972
9:30 AM Barrett ’s Tours
Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 5082280174. Offered again at 12:30 & 3 pm
9:30 AM Working with Clay for Ages 26
Working with clay is always a favorite! During this Barnaby’s class, your child will learn various sculpting techniques while creating bowls, summer ornaments, and much more. $58: register at barnabystoyandart.com
10 to 11:30 AM Free Nature Ramble with Linda Loring Foundation A “Ramble” along gently rolling trails, exploring sandplain grasslands & coastal heathlands with views of Long Pond & Nantucket Sound. Staff will share the history of the property, current research, & management efforts. LLNF.org
10 AM Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily indepth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 5082576557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm
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 onisland. Again at 1:30pm Rain or shine. Tickets at nha.org.
10:30 AM to 12 PM Book Signing with Nancy Thayer and Beatriz Williams Meet the author of The Summer We Started Over and author of Husbands & Lovers: A Novel at this book signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.
11 AM Painting Pottery for Ages 6+
During this Barnaby’s class, children will choose from a variety of ceramic pieces that they can paint & glaze. $58: register at barnabystoyandart.com
11 AM Cruise with ACK Sail
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 5084239985 or acksail.com. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset.
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 airconditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 5082280334.
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. Onehour; daily cruises. Call 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.
11:45 AM The Westender Tour with Island Tours
A 21/2 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 5082280334.
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 5084227466
2 to 4:30 PM Free Day Sails Aboard the Lynx
Nantucket’s Tall Ship Lynx is offering free sailing today; access to the ship is via the Nantucket Harbor Launch, behind Straight Wharf Restaurant. You are responsible to pay the launch fee ($12/pp) & crew gratuity; donations to the Lynx Educational Foundation recommended but not required. tallshiplynx.org
4 PM Nantucket Wood Art for Ages 4+
During this Barnaby’s class, kids choose from a variety of wood slices that they will design using various mixed media from paint, shells, washi tape, to origami paper, & more! $58: register at barnabystoyandart.com
4 to 6 PM Live Music by Chris Ruediger at Cisco Brewers
Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road and enjoy live local bands. Tables are firstcome, firstserved: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com
5 to 7 PM Free Pride ZineMaking at Greater Light
This inclusive event welcomes individuals of all ages to come together and express their creativity via selfpublished minibooks to serve as a canvas for personal expression. No prior zinemaking experience necessary; staff will be onhand to offer guidance and inspiration. Open to all. Register at nha.org
5:15 to 6:15 PM Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise
Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 5082287037.
5:15 to 6:45 PM Nantucket By Water Sip & Fish
Parents sip, and kids fish in this relaxing afternoon excursion. Call 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
6 to 8 PM Live Music with Jacob Butler
Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.
6:30 PM Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor
Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 5082285585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.
7 to 8:30 PM Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise
Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab your favorite beverages & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
8 PM The Nantucket Ghost Walk Town Route
A 3/4mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted sites. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 612. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 7743258972
10 PM Friday Night Karaoke
Sing along at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. TheRoseAndCrown.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 29
8 AM ACK Clean Team
Help clean up various parts of Nantucket with The Clean Team volunteers. We supply everything you need, including grabbers. Meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. Outside of Town meet: Milestone Road and Nobadeer Farm Road
8 AM to 5 PM Pick Your Own Strawberries
While they last (dependent on weather & crop) Park at the Bartlett Farm Market, pay for quarts at checkout, and head into the field to pick! No dogs; adult supervision required. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road.
8:30 AM Nantucket in Bloom Walk
A 2 mile, nonstop, exercise walk, with historic commentary past historic mansions and the most beautiful gardens of Nantucket Town. Tour gathers 10 min early at Main and Centre Streets, in front of bank. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 612. Cash Only. 7743258972
9:30 AM Barrett ’s Tours
Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 5082280174. Offered again at 12:30 & 3 pm
9:30 AM Sensory Sandbox: Mermaid Under the Sea for Ages 26
This Barnaby’s class is all things mermaid: perfect for little hands! Children can explore & strengthen fine motor skills as the activities encourage sensory development, creativity, & independent play! $58: register at barnabystoyandart.com
10 AM NanPuppets at Children’s Beach
Grab your picnic lunches and head to Children’s Beach for an original performance of Lizza Obremski’s phenomenal Nanpuppets to delight all ages. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way.
10 AM Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily indepth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 5082576557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm
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 onisland. Again at 1:30pm Rain or shine. Tickets at nha.org.
11 AM Patches x Bags + Swiftie Bracelet Beading for Ages 6+
This trendy, new Barnaby’s class is all the rage! Kids will enjoy decorating a bag of their choice with patches! They’ll also make a beading chain to attach to their special Nantucket bag. $58: register at barnabystoyandart.com
continued on page 11
Biking through the Mists of Memory
essay by Robert P. Barsanti
I follow a boy to the beach. He pedals a brown 12-speed Univega with red panniers hanging off the rear rack, as if he were pedaling across the country and needed to bring everything he would ever need. The boy is bent over the racing handlebars, with his hands resting on the lower handles and his butt raised by a fraction of an inch off the seat. He wears a Campagnolo bicycling cap, although his bike has no rat traps for his feet nor is he wearing a helmet.
He is alone, but for me.
He does not ride with care or caution. He swoops across the line of traffic without the benefit of a crosswalk, ignores the stop signs, and, in the fandango of youth, he slaloms down an empty road. He glides as if he were the phantom of a swift. The chains chuckles through the derailleur.
At the beach will be his book, an inflatable mattress that someone else will sleep on tonight, and a kite decorated like a seagull.
There will be time. There will be time for a cookout and for a nap and for a long walk down to Nobadeer and, if the waves are right and the tide is low, there will be a time to body surf all the way up the sand.
I follow him to the beach every June. After he locks his bike to the rack, he disappears down the stairs and into the friendly mists of memory. After the first swim, there is no other.
I have followed him every year. I have driven ten different cars in my time, I have travelled with a hundred others onto dozens of beaches, but he remains the great original to whom all swimmers must pay homage.
We always wind up at the sea.
For some of us, we come over the bridge, past the last Market Basket, and into the hurly burly of Hyannis and the Steamship Sometimes Authority, before driving down the ramp and returning. It has been months, it has been years, it may have been half a lifetime. For the rest of us, we are stuck on Old South Road, in between angry clients and a plumbing supply truck. It’s time to back out of all this too much with us.
The years cling. They collect in remittances, invoices, and birthdays. So many of the years are spent sitting and waiting. You wait for the parts to arrive, you wait for payday, you wait for the weekend. Out here, November stretches for six months without even a snow day. You wait for the summer, while the joints stiffen and the breaths grow short.
The boy stands with the bike between his legs, waiting.
This evening, I followed him into the fogless dark. Fisherman’s Beach has become one of my favorite South Shore beaches. On this night, the Strawberry moon cast the glowing moon-shadow across the Atlantic, the rolling surf, and the sand. Out on the water, the line of squid boats paced the night horizon. Another fisherman, on shore, had pointed his headlights into the surf and cast to the edge of the light. He stood alone and minuscule in the blue oceanic dark.
The night washed up over the sand, then climbed leafy dunes, and claimed
Predatory Plants
by Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois, PhD Director of Research & Education at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation
It sounds like something out of a movie: predatory plants. This has me thinking zombies, Venus fly traps, body snatchers, and, possibly, giant dog-eating vines (Feed me Seymore!). However, predatory plants are not a foreign concept. In fact, there are multiple plants found around Nantucket that exhibit predatory behavior.
In general, plants get energy via two different strategies: most are autotrophs, making their own energy, and others are heterotrophs. We generally know plants as autotrophs because it’s the strategy most plants use, making energy from the sun via photosynthesis. Other autotrophs, more rarely, obtain chemical energy through oxidation. But we’re here to talk about those that cannot make their own food.
Black Eyed Susans
Heterotrophs are consumers which depend on other sources for their food (pssst – we are heterotrophs). Plant heterotrophs cannot perform photosynthesis. The group of plants found on Nantucket that we can call “predatory plants” generally find food in two ways: by being parasitic or carnivorous. These fascinating plants can be found across Nantucket Island, so let’s dive into a few examples.
About 1% of all flowering plants in the world (around 4,000 species) are parasitic, meaning they steal nutrients from other plants. One easy way to identify these primarily non-photosynthetic plants is that they aren’t green.
A favorite parasitic plant is dodder vine, an orange, vegetative vine often found around the cranberry bogs. Dodders (Cuscuta spp.) are obligate parasitic plants whose twining stems produce small clusters of white flowers. The orange or yellowish stems will wrap around the host and insert specialized structures (known as haustoria) into the host plant. The haustoria establish a physical connection between the dodder and the host that permits the withdrawal of nutrients and water from the host to the dodder plant. As dodder is an obligate parasite and cannot survive without a host, seedlings must find a host plant within 5-10
continued on page 18
Events & Entertainment
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 5084239985 or acksail.com. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset.
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 airconditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 5082280334.
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. Onehour; daily cruises. Call 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.
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 5082287037 or book online at nantucketbywater.com Departs again at 1:30 PM
11:45 AM The Westender Tour with Island Tours
A 21/2 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 5082280334.
1 to 3:30 PM Day Sail Aboard the Lynx
Enjoy a lovely day on the water standing on a piece of history! Nantucket’s longest hourly and most affordable sailing event you can do. Highly recommended by anyone who has sailed on Lynx. TallShipLynx.org
2:45 PM Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout
A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. 5084227466 WalkNantucket.com
4 PM Swiftie Friendship Bracelet Beading class for Ages 6+ with Barnaby’s Nantucket
A Barnaby’s class for ages 6+ $58: register at barnabystoyandart.com
4 to 7 PM Live Music by Shot Down at Cisco Brewers
Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road and enjoy live local bands. Tables are firstcome, firstserved: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.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 5082287037.
5:15 to 6:45 PM Nantucket By Water Sip & Fish
Parents sip, and kids fish in this relaxing afternoon excursion. Call 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
6 to 8 PM Geschke Lecture: Mitzi Perdue
Reporting from Ukraine, with strong contacts in Kyiv, Perdue regularly moderates sessions with Russian dissidents. She barely survived a poisoning within the last year. Mitzi is a self described, “library person to the core,” and penned an article for the American Library Association (ALA) Journal about libraries as a resource for those dealing with substance abuse. Tickets at NantucketAtheneum.org
6:30 PM Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor
Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 5082285585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.
6:45 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. 5084227466 WalkNantucket.com
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 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
8 PM The Nantucket Ghost Walk Town Route
A 3/4mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted sites. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 612. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 7743258972
10 PM DJ Mikey
Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. TheRoseAndCrown.com
SUNDAY, JUNE 30
8 AM Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout
Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com
8 AM to 5 PM Pick Your Own Strawberries
While they last (dependent on weather & crop) Park at the Bartlett Farm Market, pay for quarts at checkout, and head into the field to pick! No dogs; adult supervision required. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road.
9:30 AM Barrett ’s Tours
Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 5082280174. Offered again at 12:30 & 3 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 online at nantucketbywater.com
10 AM Gail’s Tours of Nantucket
Daily indepth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 5082576557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm
10:30 AM Slime Sundaes for all ages
A popular Barnaby’s class. $58: register at barnabystoyandart.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 5084239985 or acksail.com. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset.
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 airconditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm.
Nantucketbustours.com or 5082280334.
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. Onehour; daily cruises. Call 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.
11:45 AM The Westender Tour with Island Tours
A 21/2 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 5082280334.
1 to 3:30 PM Day Sail Aboard the Lynx
Enjoy a lovely day on the water standing on a piece of history! Nantucket’s longest hourly and most affordable sailing event you can do. Highly recommended by anyone who has sailed on Lynx. TallShipLynx.org
2 PM Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout
Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows. Get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 5084227466
3 to 6 PM Live Music by Shot Down at Cisco Brewers
Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road and enjoy live local bands. Tables are firstcome, firstserved: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.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 5082287037.
5:15 to 6:45 PM Nantucket By Water Sip & Fish
Parents sip, and kids fish in this relaxing afternoon excursion. Call 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
5:30 to 6:15 PM Beginner’s Ukulele DropIn
No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available. Nantucket Music Center, 56 Center Street. 5082283352 Nantucketmusic.org
6 to 7:15 PM Children’s Beach Bandstand Concert: NCMC Jazz Band
Live concert at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way.
6 to 8 PM Live Music with Julia Newman
Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.
6:30 PM Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor
Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 5082285585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.
6:30 PM Smith’s Point Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout
See an amazing sunset at the westernmost extremity of Nantucket in sight of Tuckernuck Island. Walk back on the beach under the rising moon & stars; take a dip in the ocean if you’re game. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 5084227466
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 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
8 PM The Nantucket Ghost Walk Town Route
A 3/4mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted sites. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 612. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 7743258972
MONDAY, JULY 1
8 AM Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout
This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda‘s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 5084227466
8 AM to 7 PM Story Walk: Knight Owl
A determined owl builds strength & confidence in this picture book about the real mettle of a hero: wits, humor, & heart. Written & illustrated by Christopher Denise. All month in the Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street.
8:30 AM The Luna Walk (A.K.A. “Fabulous Mansions”)
You’ll be over the moon after going on this 3mi, 75min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary follows in the footsteps of Luna (Nantucket’s most physically fit dog) thru Lily Pond Park, past Oldest House& the fabulous mansions of The Cliff & Brant Point. Arrive 10 min early at the corner of Federal & India sts. by Atheneum fence. $25 Cash Only. No reservations necessary. 7743258972
9 AM to 1 PM Scherenschnitte: Paper Cutting Class
Learn to create a design using knives & scissor cutting techniques. Your scherenschnitte will be ready for hanging. $335 (NHA members $285); register at nha.org.
Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 8 continued on page 12
Events & Entertainment
Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 11
9:30 AM Barrett ’s Tours
Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 5082280174. Offered again at 12:30 & 3 pm
9:30 AM Build & Go for Ages 36
This new Barnaby’s minimaker class is a fun, handson hour for little hands. Kids will put together a wood train + 3 wood vehicles, that they then decorate & paint using a variety of materials. $58: register at barnabystoyandart.com
10 AM Gail’s Tours of Nantucket
Daily indepth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 5082576557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm
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 onisland. Again at 1:30pm Rain or shine. Tickets at nha.org.
11 AM Le Petite Fairy Houses for Ages 6+
Le Petite Maison These mini fairy houses are so much fun! This class will focus on designing and creating miniature elements that come together to build a special home using mixed media, recycled, & raw materials. $58: register at barnabystoyandart.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 5084239985 or acksail.com. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset.
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 airconditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 5082280334.
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. Onehour; daily cruises. Call 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.
11:45 AM The Westender Tour with Island Tours
A 21/2 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 5082280334.
1 to 4 PM Nantucket Basket Wine Coaster Class
This useful shape is perfect as a wine coaster, candy dish, or a catchall basket; ideal class for beginner or novice weavers. The cherry base and rim finishes the basket with an elegant touch. $450 (NHA members $400); register at nha.org.
2 PM Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout
The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattailchoked inlet over which a small walkway passes. This is one of the shorter hikes and is close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 5084227466
4 PM Open Studio for Ages 5+
A 1hour Barnaby’s 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 7 PM Live Music by Liz Kelley at Cisco Brewers
Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road and enjoy live local bands. Tables are firstcome, firstserved: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.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 5082287037.
5:15 to 6:45 PM Nantucket By Water Sip & Fish
Parents sip, and kids fish in this relaxing afternoon excursion. Call 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
6 to 9 PM Harborview Concert Series Presents: Foggy Roots
Hear the muchloved island reggae band Foggy Roots playing favorite songs & greatest hits from a variety of artists and genres. Cash bar & lite snacks available. All welcome; children 12 and younger enter free. NantucketDreamland.org
6:30 PM Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor
Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 5082285585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.
7 to 8:30 PM Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise
Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab your favorite beverages & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
8 PM The Nantucket Ghost Walk Town Route
A 3/4mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted sites. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 612. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 7743258972
TUESDAY, JULY 2
8 AM Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with
much to teach. Book at 5084227466 or WalkNantucket.com
9:30 AM Barrett ’s Tours
Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 5082280174. Offered again at 12:30 & 3 pm
9:30 AM Creative Collage for Ages 26
During this Barnaby’s class, kids will discover, explore, & create using a variety of mixed media materials from drawing, painting, to collage, creating takehome works of art! $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 indepth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 5082576557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm
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 onisland. Again at 1:30pm Rain or shine. Tickets at nha.org.
11 AM Swiftie Friendship Bracelet Beading class! with Barnaby’s Nantucket A Barnaby’s class for ages 6+. $58: register at barnabystoyandart.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 5084239985 or acksail.com. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset.
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 airconditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 5082280334.
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. Onehour; daily cruises. Call 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.
11:45 AM The Westender Tour with Island Tours
A 21/2 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 5082280334.
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 cattailchoked inlet. Hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 5084227466
3 PM A Walk Down Main Street with Nantucket Preservation Trust
NPT’s tour provides an overview of Nantucket in its heyday & focuses on the portion of Main between Pacific National Bank & the Civil War Monument. Learn about the street’s development, early residents, & architectural styles. Participants receive a copy of the NPT’s highly acclaimed history A Walk Down Main Street. Tours meet at 11 Centre Street
3:30 to 4:30 PM Youth Chorus Ages 8+
A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St.. 5082283352 NantucketMusic.org
4 PM Painting Pottery for Ages 5+
Children choose from a variety of ceramic pieces or letters to make their name or favorite word that they’ll paint & glaze. $58: register at barnabystoyandart.com
4 to 7 PM Live Music by Liz Kelley at Cisco Brewers
Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road and enjoy live local bands. Tables are firstcome, firstserved: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.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 5082287037.
5:15 to 6:45 PM Nantucket By Water Sip & Fish
Parents sip, and kids fish in this relaxing afternoon excursion. Call 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
6:30 PM Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor
Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 5082285585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.
6:30 to 8:30 PM Open Mic Night!
An evening of fun with the Atheneum’s Open Mic Night: first come/first serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall! Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org
7 PM Live Music at the Brotherhood
Liz Kelly performs in the Cisco Surf Bar, upstairs at 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 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
7 to 8:30 PM Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise with Shanty Singers
Sunset cruise with live music by Nantucket’s own Shanty Singers! BYOB. Departure time varies with sunset. Call 5082287037 or book at nantucketbywater.com
8 PM The Nantucket Ghost Walk Cemetery Route
A 11/3 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. 7743258972
continued on page 24
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.
Six Days of Dance
The Nantucket Dance Festival returns on July 9 to 14 with a diverse lineup of world-class artists. For 2024, Co-Artistic Directors Lauren Lovette and Lauren King are incorporating live music and expanding the repertoire of dance styles, including tap, ballroom, and street dance as well as ballet, to create an unparalleled experience for dance enthusiasts and the Nantucket community.
Now in its second year as the primary fundraiser for Nantucket Dance Theatre, the festival contributes crucial funds to support dance education, programs, scholarships, and performance opportunities for island youth. Over the past year, NDT has launched impactful initiatives, including weekly classes at the Nantucket Boys and Girls Club, a budding collaboration with STAR Nantucket, the successful participation of more than 100 local dancers in the annual Nantucket Nutcracker and more.
This festival is not just a showcase of talent but a celebration of community, culture, and the transformative power of dance that aims to leave a lasting impact
continued on page 22
the early summer homes. The renters had not come down yet, nor had the owners. Instead, the houses waited in their ocean view.
The waves kept an astronomical waltz time. In the moon-glare, a few constellations danced the tune. A southwest wind hummed through the beach grass and flung the sand like confetti.
The boy stood at the base of the stairs. Then he turned and ran.
I did not follow the phantom into the sea that night. Over the years, I have developed a fine reverence for the dark, the cold, and the wet. The years that slipped away in the first dive, would return with a vengeance as the tide pulled westward. In spite of years of laps in pools, I would slip undetected into the dark, but not unappreciated by scuttling claws or snapping jaws. There would be time enough for that, as well.
Nantucket has been a well-loved island for thousands of years. The Wampanoag stood here and stared at the sea. They waited for whales, or birds, or fish. But they waited and watched and measured the horizon.
The settlers, tending sheep, walked here. The
shore whalers too, with their stands, their boats, and their tryworks, stood and watched. Later, there was a train, real estate speculators, and even a hotel, all called to the watery horizon and the rolling surf. The coast guard rescuers—who watched and walked this beach in search of the foundering, the floating, and the drowned—walked sand long since carried out to the deadly shoals.
Where they stood is hundreds of yards out to sea. The beach that copies itself, day to day, tide to tide, year to year, on a receding shore. What seems stable, slips away by the handful.
But not to the ungraspable phantom on the Univega. The beach remains what it was when he first saw it, eternal, electric, and ecstatic. To follow him to the beach is to drop the years like so many dirty tshirts and plunge into the waves. The cold remains, the waves remain, even the ribbed bottom remains. And you remain. There will be time for summer to return. There will be time for stripers and beach books and footballs thrown into the hands of a curving wave. Only the years slip away. The summer remains. Swim and be whole again.
Beach Concert & So Much More
from page 7
required a world-class effort. In 1997, a small group of volunteers sought an innovative and inclusive way to raise money for Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Led by the late Kathy Clauss, they imagined what seemed impossible: what if we could bring the world-famous Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra to Nantucket?
Working with a few tireless advocates on the hospital’s Board of Trustees, including Margaretta Andrews and the late Charles Balas, Clauss’ idea of a concert on the beach began to take shape.
In August of 1997, the legendary John Williams conducted the orchestra at Jetties Beach while thousands of islanders came together to raise a total of $585,000. The hospital used these funds to purchase cardiac equipment and defibrillators. Planning for 1998 began immediately.
The next year, a then relatively unknown 38-year-old named Keith Lockhart came to Nantucket to conduct the orchestra. He continues to head the 100+ ensemble today. “What stays in my mind is the incredible beauty of the setting. It’s great music in a sublime place,” Lockhart told N Magazine of his favorite part of conducting on Nantucket.
Many Nantucketers work together each year to make this concert a reality. Volunteers, hospital staff, vendors, donors, and community partners join together to celebrate the best of Nantucket: summertime, the beach, live music, and raising money for a community cause. Today, the Boston Pops on Nantucket raises millions of dollars annually for Nantucket Cottage Hospital to support the hospital’s year-round commitment to the health of our island community.
“We are honored to be the co-chairs of the 27th annual Pops on Nantucket. It is always a great event, and it is such an important cause. Super Diamond and the Pops are going to put on an amazing show,” said this year’s event co-chairs Erin and Jamie Siminoff.
General admission ticket sales are just $30 each adult and $10 per child at Nantucket Cottage Hospital’s website: NantucketHospital.org/Pops. Limited reserved seating options are still available by calling 508-825-8250. All ticket levels are non-refundable and there is no rain date for this event. All proceeds benefit Nantucket Cottage Hospital, a nonprofit community hospital.
Urgent Access
Dinner
Nightly from 5:30pm Bar opens at 5pm
Make your table reservations online at: DuneNantucket.com
508-228-5550 20 Broad Street
Predatory Plants
from page 10
days before they run out of energy. To do so, they can sense which nearby plants would make the best hosts and actively grow in their direction. This seemingly delicate plant is truly a zombie (or maybe a vampire) in disguise. One species that we have on island, Buttonbush dodder (Cuscuta cephalanthi), uses a large number of herbaceous and shrubby species as host plants. Its common name derives from the fact that buttonbush (Cephalanthus) is one of these unfortunate hosts. Most dodder species are not host specific.
Scaldweed or common dodder (Cuscuta gronovii), is commonly found in the cranberry bogs and Windswept as well as Stump Pond. But does this parasite harm it’s host? Dodder ranges in severity based on its species and the type of host, the time of attack, and whether any viruses are also present in the host plant. For the cranberry bogs, it is a species that is actively managed for since it decreases yield. Otherwise, it isn’t known to wipe out its host plants.
Another favorite parasitic plant of the woods is the ghost plant (Monotropa uniflora). Also known as Indian pipe because of the plants resemblance to a peace pipe, ghost plants are often mistaken for fungi because of their pale, fleshy appearance. They typically occur in well-established forests and are often thought of as indicators of healthy ecosystems. It’s actually an herbaceous perennial flowering plant native to our region. At one time, it was believed that ghost plant absorbed nutrients from decayed organic material; however, this is not the case. We now know that ghost plant obtains its nutrients by tapping into the resources of trees, indirectly through myccorhizal fungi. The fungi acts as a sort of middleman that processes food delivery to the ghost plant from the surrounding green plant.
It’s a pretty good strategy to be parasitic and not rely on the sun when you grow in the deep, dark woods. The most notable part of ghost plant is the translucent, waxy white or pink flower; the nodding bloom is on a translucent stem with scale-like leaves. It usually blooms in our area in July, so keep an eye out on your woodsy walks. You can find these in the mesic woods of Squam Swamp and
continued on page 19
Squam Farm. You can also sometimes see them in winter as withered, black stems at the base of trees.
In contrast to the parasites, carnivorous plants trap and consume insects to supplement their nutrition. Our carnivorous plants do have chlorophyll and photosynthesize to some extent, but need additional nutrition which they attain via their carnivorous ways. On Nantucket these include pitcher plants (Sarracenia sp.), sundews (Drosera sp.), and bladderworts (Utricularia sp.).
Our native purple pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea, cover photo) is found amongst sphagnum mosses in bogs or other acidic wetlands and is the only pitcher plant species native to New England. They can be found in the kettle hole bogs of the Middle Moors like Donut Bog and Taupawsha, among other areas. Pitcher plants are named for the pitcher-shaped leaves which hold water and trap insects. Insects are attracted into the lurid red or purple pitchers, and are then prevented from getting out by downward-pointing hairs. Prey drown in the rainwater that collects in the base of each leaf. The rain water is mixed with digestive enzymes which the plant secretes to digest trapped insects, supplying much-needed nitrogen for a plant adapted to nutrient-poor bog condi-
continued on page 20
Predatory Plants
from page 19
tions. Other carnivorous plants are also found in boggy and nitrogen-deficient conditions.
I love the various sundew species found around our freshwater wetlands and bogs. They look like tiny seedlings with red threads covered in fine dew drops. The fairy-like, delicate-looking plants bely the deadly juices that cover the leaves. What looks like a fresh spring dew is actually a sticky, digestive sap which attracts, traps, and then slowly digests prey. We have three species on-island; the roundleaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), the spatulate-leaved sundew (Drosera intermedia), and the thread-leaved sundew (Drosera filiformis). Sundews are closely related to Venus fly traps and have a similar trigger movement. Insects stuck to the sap struggle, causing the sticky leaf to fold over the insect, trapping it for digestion. Although insect prey is not vital to sundew’s survival, research has shown that sundews that are successful tend to thrive and flower to a greater extent. I commonly find them in and among cranberry plants and sphagnum in the bogs at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation.
The final group of carnivores are the bladderworts. On Nantucket, we have three species; the delicate slender bladderwort (Utricularia subulata), mixed bladderwort (Utricularia geminiscapa), and common bladderwort (Utricularia vulgaris). All three can be found, to varying degrees, on coastal plain pond shores and occasional sphagnum bogs. Bladderworts are a submerged herb in ponds and bogs floating horizontally on the surface. The small bladders, for which the plant is named, are actually small pouches which trap zooplankton (tiny aquatic organisms) in the water column. Inside the bladder, digestive enzymes and bacteria turn the meal into nutrients for the plant. You may not see the bladders from the surface, but you may note the snapdragon-like yellow or purple flowers which rise singly or in little clusters above the water.
None of our carnivorous plants are dangerous to humans. In fact, they are more in danger due to habitat destruction and collection. They are an important part of the biodiversity of Nantucket and, as such, should be left where they are.
“A Vengeful Obsession”
Live, from the Met
from page 4
Following its premiere, the opera was hailed as “a whale of a hit” (Associated Press), “an undeniable success” (The New York Times), “a triumph” (Dallas Morning News), “the hit of the season” (The Washington Post), “glorious and gripping” (Opera Today), “powerful and emotionally irresistible” (San Francisco Chronicle). With a libretto by Gene Scheer, based on the iconic novel by Herman Melville, the opera tells the famous story of Captain Ahab and the ill-fated whaleship Pequod. After the white whale known as Moby Dick tears off one of Ahab’s legs, he becomes obsessed with finding and destroying him at any cost. Only the ship’s first mate, Starbuck, sees the deadly implications of Ahab’s obsession.
The Metropolitan Opera, founded in New York in 1883, has been home to the world’s most creative and talented singers, conductors, composers, stage directors, choreographers, and more ever since. The company stages more than 200 opera performances each season and welcomes more than 800,000 attendees a year.
The performance and reception will take place in Nantucket Dreamland’s main theater. Tickets for this special prelude of The Met Opera’s Moby-Dick are on sale now, with a performance ticket and a performance-plus-reception ticket offering.
The Nantucket Historical Association preserves, interprets and shares the diverse stories of Nantucket with all audiences through its collections, properties, programs, and research. 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. The Dreamland’s mission is to build community on Nantucket year-round by bringing people together to share experiences through film, art, culture, and learning.
Six Days of Dance
on the island's cultural landscape.
Tickets are available now at nantucketdancefestival.org for the seven stellar events and gatherings from Tuesday, July 9 through Sunday, July 14. The schedule begins with an Evening of Rhythm & Dance from 6 to 7 pm in the Dreamland Studio Theatre that is a look at the collaboration between dance, live music, and the different styles that will be presented in the Festival’s final performance. This presentation will be in collaboration with musicians from the Rossini Club playing a composition by Karim al-Zand to explore how ballet, tap, ballroom, jookin', modern, & Irish step dancers respond to rhythm. This program will be followed by a cocktail reception in the Dreamland’s Harborview Room.
All day on Wednesday and Thursday, July 10 and 11, fifteen different free classes for youth are being offered. These all-ages, all-levels dance classes provide a peek into the dance world and are led by the talented festival artists. Classes offered include Tap, Ballet, Modern, Jookin’, Irish Step, Injury Prevention, Ballroom, and Performance Workshops. Although classes are free, registration is required as space is limited. Class details and registration can be found at nantucketdancefestival.org/classes
On Wednesday evening, July 10, a Welcome Party at Cisco Brewers gives festival goers the opportunity to meet and mingle with the artists in a casual atmosphere with live music and dance by our incredible musicians and dancers.
The morning of Friday, July 12, a free magical tea party in the garden of the Nantucket Atheneum will be held. Designed for children ages 3 to 6 with a parent, littles will twirl and leap in a special dance lesson taught by local ballerinas, listen to a dreamy story, create their own ballet-inspired crafts, and enjoy tasty treats.
The Benefit Performance on Saturday evening, July 13 is the culmination of our week of events and a chance to catch these stellar artists sharing what they do best. Seats are filling fast, so don’t delay in buying your tickets to this memorable performance at nantucketdancefestival.org/events
A final Farewell Brunch is planned for Sunday morning, July 14, at 10 am at the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum’s beautiful venue. Whether you participate in one event or give yourself over to the art of dance for the entire week, the second annual Nantucket Dance Festival offers extraordinary experiences for all ages.
NANTUCKET ISLAND BEACHES
NORTH SHORE AND HARBOR BEACHES
40th Pole: Great for families and young children, but no lifeguards. On Nantucket Sound; warm water during July, August and September inspired nickname “The Bathtub” for area nearby. Parking. Best access via 4WD vehicle.
Dionis: 3 miles from town by bike on the north side of Eel Point Rd off Madaket Road. Look for the boulder marked “Dionis.” Sheltered by dunes, calm waters for swimming, safe for children; restrooms, & parking. Beachgoers can take NRTA shuttle bus to Eel Point Rd stop & walk.
Steps: Between Dionis and Jetties beaches; access from Cliff Road. No lifeguard, no facilities, very little parking. Gentle surf; sandbar. Many steep steps must be descended to get to the beach.
Jetties: Easy bike ride from town, or take the shuttle bus. Great beach for families. Lifeguards, changing rooms, playground, volleyball nets, restrooms, showers, public phones, restaurant and take-out food service. Concession and restrooms handicap accessible; boardwalk to the beach. Tennis. Windsurfing, sailboat, and kayak rentals. Shuttle service from town to Jetties Beach is available seasonally.
Brant Point: Easy walk or bike ride from town. No lifeguard. Strong current; experienced swimmers; beach drops off suddenly under the water. Scenic beach with Brant Point Lighthouse; nice to sit and watch the boats rounding the point. Here is where to go to wave goodbye to friends and family departing on the Steamship.
Children’s: Harbor Beach, an easy walk from town down So. Beach Street and off Harbor View Way. Flotation devices are not permitted within the guarded area. Ideal for small children; park, playground, and bandstand; lifeguard, restrooms, showers, food service, picnic tables. Food, playground, and rest room are all accessible. Activities sponsored by Park & Recreation Commission are often held at this beach during the summer.
Francis Street: Five-minute walk from Main Street. Calm harbor waters for swimming; no lifeguard. Jungle gym, kayak rentals, bathroom.
SOUTH SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES
Cisco Beach: Four-mile bike ride to end of Hummock Pond Road. Heavy surf; lifeguard. No facilities. Parking. Rip currents can be strong.
Ladies Beach: To access, turn left at the end of Bartlett Farm Road. No facilities; no lifeguard. Limited parking. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf.
Miacomet Beach: at the end of Miacomet Road. Some parking. Surf and rip currents can be strong on the ocean side. No facilities or food service. This beach is near Miacomet Pond, but the pond is currently closed due to harmful algae.
South Shore Beach: at the end of South Shore Rd. Limited parking; difficult to access beach, 4WD is advisable. No lifeguard; no facilities.
Surfside: Located at the end of Surfside Road, a three-mile ride on paved bike path or take the shuttles. Easy to park. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. Kite flying west of Surfside Beach is acceptable; for safety reasons, please do not fly kites east of Surfside toward the airport. Due to the number of people who frequent Surfside Beach during the day, it is inadvisable to fly kites during the peak beachgoing hours. Lifeguard, restrooms, showers, public phones, food service. Shuttle service from town to Surfside Beach is available seasonally.
Fisherman’s Beach: Located between Surfside Beach and Nobadeer. No parking; Beach access via steep wooden steps. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities.
Nobadeer: Located near the airport. Limited parking; difficult to access beach. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities.
Madequecham: Land Bank property at the end of Madequecham Valley Road; rough sand road. Parking. No facilities; no lifeguards. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf.
Tom Nevers (“Pebble Beach“): Surf can be heavy; very coarse sand. No lifeguard; no facilities. Good for fishing. Strong rip currents; heavy surf. Access to the beach can be difficult.
WESTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES
Madaket: As far west as you can go, six-mile bike ride on scenic, paved bike path, or take the shuttle bus. Heavy surf, lifeguard, restrooms. Famous for its incredible sunsets.
EASTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES
Siasconset: Regular shuttle bus service or seven-mile ride on paved bike path. Surf can be heavy; lifeguard. Food available in nearby village of ’Sconset. Low Beach: 4WD access. Surf can be heavy; no lifeguard.
BAY & POND BEACHES
Miacomet Pond: This fresh water pond is currently closed due to harmful algae. Pocomo Beach: Great for kayaking and to learn to windsurf. Just west of the Head of the Harbor. Good for children. No lifeguards, no facilities.
Eel Point: Good for fishing and watching the sunset. No lifeguard; no facilities. Limited parking. Rip currents can be strong.
Coskata-Coatue and Great Point: at the end of Wauwinet Road, past The Wauwinet Inn. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge managed by Trustees of Reservations; beach sticker required for vehicles from Trustees of Reservations. Great for fishing and for seeing Great Point Lighthouse up close. Rolling dunes, bayberry, beach plum, heather, and beach grass. Salt marsh and maritime shrubland. The largest red cedar savanna and woodland in New England. Gray and harbor seals. Public restrooms available at the lighthouse Memorial Day-Columbus Day. Sections of the refuge are sometimes closed to protect nesting shorebirds. Dogs permitted only from Sept. 16 thru March 31 and must be leashed at all times. Guided tours with Trustee naturalists offered in-season. Seasonal hunting permitted. For more details, go to www.TheTrustees.org Property Lookup.
Sesachacha Pond: off Polpis Road. Great for families; warm water; no facilities; no lifeguard. Parking. Near the Audubon Sesachacha Heathlands and Wildlife Sanctuary.
Leave only footprints...
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
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
7:45 to 10:30 AM Free Birding Field Trip
These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Preregistration is required at LLNF.org/birdingregistration. llnf.org
8 AM Smith’s Point Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout
See an amazing sunset at the westernmost extremity of Nantucket in sight of Tuckernuck Island. Walk back on the beach under the rising moon & stars; take a dip in the ocean if you’re game. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 5084227466
8:30 AM The Luna Walk (A.K.A. “Fabulous Mansions”)
You’ll be over the moon after going on this 3mi, 75min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary follows in the footsteps of Luna (Nantucket’s most physically fit dog) thru Lily Pond Park, past Oldest House& the fabulous mansions of The Cliff & Brant Point. Arrive 10 min early at the corner of Federal & India sts. by Atheneum fence. $25 Cash Only. No reservations necessary. 7743258972
9:30 AM Barrett ’s Tours
Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 5082280174. Offered again at 12:30 & 3 pm
9:30 AM Mermaid Wood Art for Ages 36
Who doesn’t love mermaids?! This signature Barnaby’s class uses a custom designed original wood art that combines the love of collage x wood as children create their very own mermaid. $58: register at barnabystoyandart.com
10 to 11 AM Crafts in the Courtyard: Ladybug Hats and Live Ladybug release
Make a cute ladybug hat in the garden and learn more about these amazing garden helpers. When we’re done we’ll have real ladybugs everyone can help release into our garden. For children of all ages, but younger ones will need adult help. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org
10 AM Gail’s Tours of Nantucket
Daily indepth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 5082576557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm
10 to 11 AM Janet Sherlund Talk & Book Signing
An exciting WWOW* event at the Susan Lister Locke Gallery featuring author Janet Sherlund, who will discuss & sign her new memoir Abandoned at Birth, raising awareness about loss & grief in adoption. *Wonderful Women on Wednesdays at Susan Lister Locke Gallery, 28 Easy Street, 5082282132 susanlisterlocke.com
10 AM to 12 PM Holiday Woven Bangle Bracelet Class
Make a set of red, white, and blue woven bangles in honor of Independence Day. All traditional colors & materials will be available; young weavers ages 10 & up welcome with an adult. Make as many bangles during the session as time allows. $235 (NHA members $185); register at nha.org. Session 2 from 24pm
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
land. Again at 1:30pm Rain or shine. Tickets at nha.org.
11 AM Painting on Canvas for Ages 6+
This Barnaby’s class combines love of drawing & painting while learning step
by
is
step techniques that guide them through their creative process. $58: register at barnabystoyandart.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 5084239985 or acksail.com. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset.
11 AM to 12 PM Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand
Meet the author of The FiveStar 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
A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in airconditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 5082280334.
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. Onehour; daily cruises. Call 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Nantucket By Water Oyster Tours
Tour a working oyster farm & learn what goes into growing the perfect Nantucket oyster. Book online at nantucketbywater.com. Departs again at 1:30 PM
11:45 AM The Westender Tour with Island Tours
A 21/2 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 5082280334.
1 to 3:30 PM Day Sail Aboard the Lynx
Enjoy a lovely day on the water standing on a piece of history! Nantucket’s longest hourly and most affordable sailing event you can do. Highly recommended by anyone who has sailed on Lynx. TallShipLynx.org
2 PM Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout
2 to 4:30 PM DropIn Craft Gam
Bring any project you are working on to this open session & work in the company of other creative people. The perfect place to move your project along, share knowledge, & learn from others. All levels welcome; basic tools available for use. 1800 House, 4 Mill Street.
4 PM Getting Slimey for All Ages
Kids will make their very own batch of slime while learning about measurements & the science behind slime making. $58: register at barnabystoyandart.com
4 to 7 PM Live Music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco Brewers
Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road and enjoy live local bands. Tables are firstcome, firstserved: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.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 5082287037.
5:15 to 6:45 PM Nantucket By Water Sip & Fish
Parents sip, and kids fish in this relaxing afternoon excursion. Call 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
6 PM Summer Decks 2024
Dance and have fun at this event featuring: Pete Ahern. Must be 18 and above; 21 + wristband. $45 + $3 service fee NantucketDreamland.org
6:30 PM Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout
Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com
6:30 PM Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor
Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 5082285585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.
6:30 to 8:30 PM Free Atheneum Knitting Group
A fun, relaxed place to share projects with likeminded people or learn new techniques. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org
7 PM Live Music at the Brotherhood
Liz Kelly performs in the Cisco Surf Bar, upstairs at 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 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
8 PM The Nantucket Ghost Walk Cemetery Route
A 11/3 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. 7743258972
THURSDAY, JULY 4
8 AM Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com
8 AM to 7 PM Story Walk: Knight Owl
A determined owl builds strength & confidence in this picture book about the real mettle of a hero: wits, humor, & heart. Written & illustrated by Christopher Denise. All month in the Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street.
8:30 AM Nantucket in Bloom Walk
A 2 mile, nonstop, exercise walk, with historic commentary past historic mansions and the most beautiful gardens of Nantucket Town. Tour gathers 10 min early at Main and Centre Streets, in front of bank. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 612. Cash Only. 7743258972
8:30 AM to 12 PM Independence Day Celebration Downtown Activities
Live music by the ACK Tones & food trucks followed by water competition between Nantucket Fire Depart. vs. Boynton Lane Reserves at 12 noon on Main Street.
9 AM July 4th Getting Slimey for Ages 26
This Barnaby’s class is all things messy! From making Bubble Bath Play Dough, Slime to Kinetic Sand, this class will ensure that your house stays clean while we make the mess! $58: register at barnabystoyandart.com
9:30 AM Barrett ’s Tours
Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 5082280174. Offered again at 12:30 & 3 pm10 AM Reading of the Declaration of Independence Reading of the Declaration of Independence. Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 11 Orange Street.
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 online nantucketbywater.com
Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 12 continued on page
Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows. Get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. Book at WalkNantucket.com or 5084227466
10 AM Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily indepth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 5082576557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm
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 onisland. Again at 1:30pm Rain or shine. Tickets at nha.org.
10:30 AM Patches x Bags + Swiftie Bracelet Beading for Ages 6+
This new Barnaby’s class is all the rage! Kids will decorate a bag of their choice with patches and a beading chain to attach to their special Nantucket bag. $58: register at barnabystoyandart.com
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
Serenella Nantucket
508-228-3400
Open for the 2024 Season 9 South Beach Street
Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fine Jewelry
Heralded by Elle Magazine as one of the top 50 boutiques in the world and consistently voted Best of Boston, SERENELLA offers the best of ready-to-wear, accessories, and fine jewelry from around the globe. For the 2024 season, we are pleased to welcome the world of Thom Browne presented exclusively at SERENELLA, featuring the house’s innovative and distinctive designs. In addition, experience a curated selection from established and emerging designers for women, including Balmain, Barrie, Giambattista Valli, God’s True Cashmere, High Sport, Lanvin, Marlo Laz, Massimo Alba, and more. serenellausa.com
Artists & Galleries
Artists Association of Nantucket
508-422-7466
Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St
Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology and the Native Americans that lived here. $50 adults, $25 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, &Discover accepted. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com
Apparel & Accessories
Assemble 02554
Open daily from 9am to 6pm
18a Federal Street Women’s & Children’s Apparel & Accessories shopassembleco.com
Assemble is a circular retailer offering an elevated collection of women’s and children’s apparel and accessories. We gather brands and independent designers together to provide a curated assortment of natural, ethically produced, and regenerative products. Our carefully selected brands are highlighted in store both for their commitment to sustainability and for their cravable designs. Come explore our growing community of brands and meet some new favorites.
Blue Beetle
508-228-0294
“Summer Small Works” thru July 15 In-Person Gallery & Online Exhibits “Master Strokes” thru July 8 19 Washington St.
The mission of the ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET is to foster the visual arts on Nantucket. They create a vibrant arts community by promoting, supporting, and encouraging the work of Nantucket artists, providing educational programs in the arts, and preserving the legacy of Nantucket artists. AAN has two in-town galleries: the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery at 19 Washington Street where you can view “Summer Small Works” through July 15. In The Big Gallery upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf, you can enjoy “Master Strokes” on display through July 8. 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 #3” through July 15. 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
Susan Lister Locke Gallery
508-228-3227
Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts Open daily at 12 Main Street Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBlueBeetleNantucket.com
Commonwealth
508-228-2132 & 508-221-0531
Open daily 28A Easy Street
Art and Inspired, Creative Jewelry susanlisterlocke.com
Inspired by the Ocean that surrounds her, be it in her Gallery on Nantucket or her winter home in Palm Beach Florida, Jewelry Designer, Susan Lister Locke creates highly sought after, unique jewelry using beautiful, and oftentimes rare, gemstones set in high karat Gold and Platinum.
Banking
Cape Cod 5
508-680-1399
Open Daily. Visit us in the store & online! 12 Oak Street Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.
COMMONWEALTH is a unique resale boutique where we believe even clothes deserve a second chance. This eclectic little shop on Oak Street specializes in curating quality gently used pieces from your favorite designers. Come in to find preloved gems or bring in your gently used items to turn your closet into cash! Commonwealthnantucket.com
Current Vintage
508-228-5073
Wine • Clothing • Home • Gifts • Provisions Open daily at 4 Easy Street
CURRENT VINTAGE is a fun and original concept store with a carefully edited mix of vintage clothing & accessories, wines, cheeses, and home goods. Everything here is thoughtfully chosen, including exclusive Nantucket gifts and a selection of nearly 400 wines. CV is a beloved island institution, celebrating 17 years in the heart of Nantucket. Join us for fun vibe & serious wines! currentvintage.com
The Dress Code
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
508-680-1716
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
Serenella 44
508-228-0800
Bicycle Rentals & e-Bike Rentals 6 So. Beach Street, next to Affordable Rentals Nantucket’s bike shop for all of your vacation needs here at Cook’s Cycles Nantucket we have all of the latest bikes and accessories for your beach runs, brewery tours, and beyond. Our selection of new 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
open daily
508-325-2722
65 Surfside Road
Bike Rentals, Sales, Service - NEW: Electric Bikes easyridersbikerentals.com
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
EASY RIDERS BICYCLE RENTALS offers rentals, sales, and service, plus island-wide free delivery on all rentals and usually within an hour or so. With advanced on-line reservations, it’s the easiest way to experience Nantucket! Offering low prices and discounts on multi-day, weekly, monthly, and group rentals of top quality, new GT and Easy Riders bicycles, as well as retrostyle Schwinn Cruisers, and accessories in a variety of styles...They have the right bicycle for all of your adventures. We have electric bikes. Check out our Easy Riders brand ebikes at erbikes.com. EASY RIDERS has a safe & convenient bike path location at 65 Surfside Road.
Young’s Bicycle Shop
Open daily in season
“The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”
508-228-1151
6 Broad Street
Harvey A Young’s Bicycle Shop started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with over 90 years in business, the 4th generation is running YOUNG’S. The Young family and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket. Their fleet of CANNONDALE and TREK bikes are well main-
Island Fun & Shopping
tained, so you and your family can have a safe and enjoyable bike ride around the island. YOUNG’S also rents cars and Jeeps. Check out their website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff, so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”. Reservations & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com
Books & Publications
CALL NANTUCKET
Affordable Rentals
Car Rentals
508-228-3501
Cars, jeeps, mopeds Open dailly at 6 South Beach Street
AFFORDABLE RENTALS can help make your visit on Nantucket more complete. With their cars, 4x4s, vans, and mopeds, you will have access to all parts of the island: Great Point, Wauwinet, Coatue, Squam, ‘Sconset, Madaket, and more. Explore to your heart’s content in a vehicle from AFFORDABLE RENTALS, open daily at 6 South Beach Street. Call ahead for reservations. All major credit cards accepted. affrentals.com
Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental
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 In print & online + eNewsletter Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For more than 50 years, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND/TODAY’S NANTUCKET has been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. From Daffodil Festival through Christmas Stroll, you can pick up our print editions, available everywhere, or you can visit us online at YesterdaysIsland.com. After you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here — find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter — look for the link at the top of Nantucket.net Yesterdaysisland.com
Bookstores
Mitchell’s Book Corner
508-228-1227
Open daily, year-round Nantucket Memorial Airport
We’re at the airport & we’ll meet the boat. NantucketAutoRental.com
NANTUCKET WINDMILL AUTO RENTAL offers terrific service and value not found elsewhere on the island with clean, new vehicles, low rates & free mileage, prompt & courteous service. Once you become a WINDMILL customer, it’s doubtful you’ll rent from any other company when on Nantucket. Daily, weekly, monthly and extended rates are available. We accept Amex, MC, Visa, Diner’s Club, and Discover. Commercial accounts available to qualified companies. 800-228-1227.
Young’s Bicycle Shop
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
508-228-1080
See the calendar for our upcoming book signings Open daily at 54 Main Street MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for more than 50 years. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for any book in print, preorders, signed copies, e-books, audio books, gift cards, staff picks, and more. If the book is “on our shelves now” we can offer next business day island home delivery for a small fee. If the book is not on-hand we can either ship it to you or order it for you. We are also happy to ship books to anywhere in the US. MITCHELL’S is open daily. nantucketbookpartners.com
Nantucket Bookworks
508-423-9985
11 am, 1pm, 4pm, and sunset Call to reserve your sailing & harbor cruise charters
Sit back, relax & enjoy the ride...
Enjoy a Nantucket sailing charter or harbor cruises for up to 17 passengers. It’s the perfect way to celebrate engagements, weddings, family reunions, or special time spent with good friends. Give us a call, and let’s get an unforgettable evening on the water squared away for you. Book your trip at Acksail.com. Departures at 11 am, 1pm, 4pm, and sunset. Acksail.com
Endeavor Sailing Excursions
508-228-4000
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
nantucketbookpartners.com
Books, chocolates, & unique gifts Open daily at 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.
Builder & General Contractor
R. Bradley Builders
Year-Round & Insured
Lynx
774-236-1374
rjbradley10@gmail.com carpentry, remodeling,& property care-taking services rbradleybuilders.com
As a general contractor on Nantucket, Ronan Bradley of R. BRADLEY BUILDERS provides expert Nantucket building, renovation, custom carpentry and estate care services, specializations. They are a Nantucket building company specializing in custom homes & renovations, carpentry and hardwood flooring. R. BRADLEY BUILDERS is locally owned and island-based. For 14 years, they have delivered a full range of carpentry, remodeling, and property care-taking services to Nantucket homeowners. They bring trust, expertise and transparency to every project and service.
Cannabis
ACK Natural
Medical & Recreational Cannabis Dispensary
978.479.2197
Nantucket’s Tall Ship Lynx, a national treasure here in our harbor tallshiplynx.org 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
Nantucket by Water
19 Spearhead Drive
Open 10 am to 7 pm 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
Open daily 10 am to 7 pm
Small-batch, artisanal cannabis products
508-228-7037
A Variety of Boat Tours for All Age 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
774-333-3875
11 Amelia Drive
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
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
Confections
Aunt Leah’s Fudge
508-228-1017
Made fresh on Nantucket Open daily at 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
The Rainbow Fleet
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.
Furniture
Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture
508-228-1961
Where Home & Garden Meet - Patio Furniture in stock! 9 Wampanoag Way
Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs arrowheadfurniture.com
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.
Gifts
ACK 4170®
Unique, salty-good gifts & products by small makers & artists
Lots of new, salty-good island-inspired gifts!
Gift Giving Made Easy with Online Ordering ACK4170.com Online Store
ACK 4170®, your favorite gift boutique, your favorite Nantucket Online Gift Shop is chockedfull of new salty-good island-inspired gifts! Shop at ACK4170.com for their beautiful gifts, apparel & accessories, candles, home decor, holiday decor, artwork (paintings & photography), cards & stationery made by small makers and artists. Voted “Best Nantucket Gift Shop” by Cape Cod Life magazine readers year after year. Sail with us on Instagram at: @ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com
Current Vintage
508-680-1159
Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm 167 Orange Street Clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories therainbowfleetnantucket.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! Follow us on Instagram @therainbowfleet
Contests
NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST
508-228-5073
Open Daily 4 Easy Street
Wine • Clothing • Home • Gifts • Provisions currentvintage.com
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!
Hill’s of Nantucket
Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm
Unique & Original Nantucket Theme Gifts
508-228-9165
Deadline Sept. 12, 2024 - CASH PRIZES 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
508-228-1353
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
508-228-6883
Gifts, Party Supplies, Tabletop, Toys, Beach Supplies Open daily at 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
508-325-8884
Locally owned and operated Open Monday - Saturday at 61 Old South Road Nantucket’s UPS STORE is in spacious quarters at 61 Old South Road and offers a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Plenty off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!
Family Fun
Family Activities @ Children’s Beach
508-228-0925
Activities & Fun at Children’s Beach thru mid-August at Children’s Beach Fun & games for children and families nantucket-ma.gov/childrensbeach Children’s Beach, located at the end of Harbor View Way, is the perfect park for families and children. Through mid-August, the Town of Nantucket’s Culture & Tourism department sponsors fun for everyone. Free NanPuppet shows with Lizza Saturdays at 10 am, and live music! See our display ad, check the events calendar, and visit our website for details.
Fishing Charters
Herbert T. Day: 508-228-6655
Daily: 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Call for Reservations Slip 14, Straight Wharf
Trolling “Catch those Blues and Bass!” fishnantucket.net
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
508-680-1901
Distinctive Nantucket Gifts Open daily at 30B Main Street
At IT’S A SHORE THING, we are proud to carry products made in New England. Come in and browse through our wide selection of gifts including lotion, soaps, jewelry, pottery, antiques, housewares, tote bags, art, and home decor. You can find unusual gifts at all prices in A SHORE THING that you’ll find nowhere else! In our new location on Main St. shorethinggifts.com
Museum Shop at the Whaling Museum
508-228-1894, ext. 138
Open during museum hours: 10am to 5pm 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
Island Fun & Shopping
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. arrowheadfurniture.com
Icarus + Co
19 Old South Wharf
Jewelry and Home Decor icarusandco.com
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
Jewelry & Gifts
508-228-3227
Open daily at 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
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.
Shore Thing
Distinctive Nantucket Gifts
508-680-1901
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
Open daily at 30B Main Street
At IT’S A SHORE THING, we are proud to carry products made in New England. Come in and browse through our wide selection of quality items for your home, including pottery, antiques, housewares, serving plates & trays, pillows, art, decorative wall hangings, and much more. You 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
Respoke
Respoke.com
Iconic designer scarves repurposed 41 Straight Wharf RESPOKE repurposes iconic designer scarves into one-of-a-kind products featuring handcrafted Spanish made espadrilles. Experience a world of unique footwear, ready-to-wear, fine art, furniture, and accessories. Each piece carries more value and self-identity than its original form. Respoke was founded by best-selling author Michael Tonello, whose memoir, Bringing Home the Birkin, recounts the highlights of his years as a reseller of all things Hermes. Visit their Nantucket shop at 41 Straight Wharf and see what’s new for 2024! Respoke.com
Home Painting & More
Nantucket Pro Painters
Call for our services
508-680-4317
Professional • Efficient • Reliable Call NANTUCKET PRO PAINTERS, INC for all your painting needs: interior and exterior, new construction, existing residential, and commercial. NANTUCKET PRO PAINTERS is the choice of builders and architects. In addition, we also do power washing, gutter cleaning, furniture spraying, and spray painting. Call us at 508-680-4317. www.nppainters.com
Internet Guidebook
Insiders Guide to Nantucket
508-228-9165
Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More Nantucket.net Visit us online & follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket! Visit NANTUCKET.NET for a biking page, lighthouse page, festivals page, photo galleries, maps, parks & trails, and guides to lodging, dining, real estate, recreation, and much more! Our Calendar of Events is the most complete and is updated several times a week, year-round. Looking for a beach? Our Beach Listings have photos, videos, and info about all the best island beaches and where to find them. And our classifieds are ever-changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to Nantucket.net and follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider
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.
Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket
Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry
508-228-0229
Open daily at 21 Centre Street
JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces. We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We 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
The Love Shack by Lola
774-325-5982
Handcrafted sterling pendants, bracelets, jewelry, & more! Daily at 10 Old South Wharf
THE LOVE SHACK is welcoming back customers to their shop on Old South Wharf. AND your favorite items are also available online at lolacompany.com. LOLA™ designs and creates beautiful sterling jewelry with inspirational messages on the back marking important moments in peoples lives. With more than 30 pendant designs varying in size and gorgeous colors, creating your own look is endless and addicting. THE LOVE SHACK is home to our entire jewelry collection and is inspiration for our apparel, candles, hats, and more. Everything you need for your very own Love Shack! lolacompany.com
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
Open daily
508-228-2132 &
508-221-0531
28A Easy Street
Inspired and Creative Jewelry susanlisterlocke.com
Inspired by the Ocean that surrounds her, be it in her Gallery on Nantucket or her winter home in Palm Beach Florida, Jewelry Designer, Susan Lister Locke creates highly sought after, unique jewelry using beautiful, and oftentimes rare, gemstones set in high karat Gold and Platinum.
Library & Public Programs
Nantucket Atheneum
508-228-1110
Open year-round. Books, Programs for All Ages, Concerts, & More. 1 India Street Nantucket’s Free Public Library & Gathering Place nantucketatheneum.org THE NANTUCKET ATHENEUM, our island’s public library is a vital community hub. We are open year-round and offer materials and services for all ages. More than 170,000 people come through our doors annually, where they have free access to 1.6 million books and a large collection of CDs, and DVDs. In addition, we offer many web-based services, a digital library, free computer use, WIFI, and more than 1,300 educational and cultural programs a year. Our historic building, which opened in 1847, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with beautiful art and artifacts that celebrate our maritime heritage and the history of Nantucket.
Maritime Education & Events
Egan Maritime Institute
508-228-2505
Maritime Education, History, Museum, Events & more eganmaritime.org
EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE members enjoy many benefits: unlimited admission to the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, access to historic and educational programs, and unique opportunities to sail aboard the Tall Ship Lynx. Sea of Opportunities is one of their offerings: a diverse offering of education and outreach programs available to every Nantucket student at multiple points throughout their education. It seeds the maritime workforce of tomorrow and opens doors for local youth to opportunities that will enhance their futures and our coastal community.
Mental Health Services
Fairwinds Call or text
508-228-2689
Emergencies: 508-221-3315 or 911 20 Vesper Lane, L-1 Gouin Village Nantucket’s Counseling Center
FAIRWINDS provides equal access to confidential, quality, professional care to all on Nantucket who seek mental health and addiction services, regardless of ability to pay. Contact us today at (508) 228-2689 to schedule an intake, or to get more information about any of our services. Same-day appointments are available. fairwindscenter.org
Mortgages
Cape Cod 5
888-225-4636
Open Monday-Friday 112 Pleasant Street and Zero Main Street
We’ll make your dream come true!
CAPE COD FIVE will give you more than just a mortgage... they’ll help make your dream come true! Fixed Rate, Adjustable Rate, Jumbo Loans, Affordable Housing, Construction & Land Loans for first time home buyers. Our knowledgeable, experienced mortgage loan officers are available to help you. Call Beth Ann Meehan at 508-247-1709 or Lauren Ard at 508-247-1795 or visit our website at capecodfive.com
Movies, Concerts, Celebrations
The Dreamland Movie Line: 508-228-1784 Nantucket’s Film & Cultural Center 17 South Water Street Films, Concerts, Celebrations, & Events
THE NANTUCKET DREAMLAND is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the cultural and intellectual life of Nantucket by providing year-round films, educational programs, and a venue for community activities that engage Nantucket in the evolving world of entertainment and education. Films are shown in our 314-seat Main Theatre, in our 110-seat Studio Theatre, and seasonally at our Drive-In at 7 Nobadeer Farm Road. Tickets are available at NantucketDreamland.org. Become a member and get special access, special pricing, and even free tickets! Check our schedule for film showings, Dreamland Stage productions, special concerts & events in the DREAMLAND’s Harbor View Room. NantucketDreamland.org
Museums & Sites
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
508-228-1885
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
508-228-5477
Nantucket’s Go-To Pet Paradise is open daily 119 Pleasant Street
Tail-wagging Treasures & Pet Services with Love
COLD NOSES and Geronimo’s are coming together to serve all your pet needs on Nantucket! your favorite downtown pet boutique for decades, has moved to 119 Pleasant Street. We offer a wide variety of toys, treats, accessories, and necessities for your pets. Exclusive signature Nantucket collars and leashes feature different iconic island designs, including lighthouses, lobsters, whales, shells, baskets, and anchors. We have lots of toys for your four-legged friends, and for humans who love pets, we have fun gifts and ornaments. Stop in if you forget a critical pet item, if you are looking for that distinctive pet-themed Nantucket keepsake or a special something for a pet or pet person. Our pet services tailored with love include: Dog Wash and Pet Equipment Rentals. nantucketpetstore.com
Rentals and Properties for Sale
ACK Distinctive Properties
508-330-4432
Call now to reserve your summer vacation home! Find your perfect Nantucket Home ACK Distinctive Properties, LLC is committed to bringing the highest level of customer service to real estate in Nantucket, MA. Our job doesn’t end when we sign a rental agreement or close on a house. Instead, we endeavor to offer world-class service at every stage – from keeping our clients informed about market changes and events on the island to offering personalized rental services, curated sales advice, contractual work, and more. We help you enjoy your Nantucket life to its fullest and to serve your needs with the utmost integrity, discretion, and distinction. This commitment from our agents and managing partner includes providing our clients with the highest level of information. We will keep you updated on the changing nature of the Nantucket real estate market, micro-target your Nantucket area for tailored research and advice and share with you what is trending, and what is not. ackdp.com
Shoes
Native Shoes
508-221-7223
“Risk, Rescue, & Recognition: Nantucket’s Heroes of the Sea” drive or take a free shuttle to 158 Polpis Rd Family Activities, Museum Talks & Tours 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. 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
Live Lightly
Open daily at 40 Straight Wharf
From the beach to the bike ride, on the rainy days and the cocktail parties at night, NATIVE SHOES makes it easy to live lightly with a thoughtful selection of ultra lightweight, easy-towear shoes for both kids and adults. Find us right next to the Hy-Line Ferry.
Respoke
508-228-1894
2024 featured exhibit: “Tony Sarg: Genius at Play” Your portal to Nantucket history. Admission $20; $18 seniors & students; $5 ages 6-17 15 Broad Street No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM . In this top-quality exhibition venue, visitors can see a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a restored 1847 candle factory, exquisite collections of scrimshaw, artwork, artifacts from centuries of Nantucket life, and a fully accessible rooftop observation deck with an unmatched panoramic view and cozy seating. Discover treasures from Nantucket’s cellars and attics in the newly redesigned, artifact-rich Hadwen & Barney Oil & Candle Factory. Don’t miss the film “Nantucket,” directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns. Showcasing the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history, this 51-minute film is a feast for the eyes, offering a transformative experience for islanders and visitors alike. All this and more can be found at the Nantucket Whaling Museum. nha.org
NHA Sites
Respoke.com
Open for the 2024 Season 41 Straight Wharf
Iconic designer scarves repurposed
RESPOKE repurposes iconic designer scarves into one-of-a-kind products featuring handcrafted Spanish made espadrilles. Experience a world of unique footwear, ready-to-wear, fine art, furniture, and accessories. Each piece carries more value and self-identity than its original form. Respoke was founded by best-selling author Michael Tonello, whose memoir, Bringing Home the Birkin, recounts the highlights of his years as a reseller of all things Hermes. Visit their Nantucket shop at 41 Straight Wharf and see what’s new for 2024! Respoke.com
Special Events
A Night at the Museum
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
July 12, 2024
Egan Maritime's A Night at the Museum Cocktail Party is back! eganmaritime.org
This year’s cocktail party will celebrate the grand opening of our newest exhibit: Risk, Rescue, & Recognition: Nantucket's Heroes of the Sea. Guests will enjoy themed cocktails and delectable hors d'oeuvres while exploring the newly renovated Boathouse. Throughout the evening, we will honor the lifesavers of old and celebrate modern-day heroes and the next generation of heroes who continue the lifesaving legacy on Nantucket. This event is currently sold out. We are considering adding more tickets: to get your name on the list, send an email to events@eganmaritime.org
Blooming Bids for Fairwinds
508-228-2689
June 27 at Bartlett’s Farm 33 Bartlett’s Farm Road & Online Benefit for Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center fairwindscenter.org
BLOOMING BIDS FOR FAIRWINDS will be held this year on June 27. A live and online charity auction is held from 10 am to 7 pm; in-person celebration from 5 to 7 pm, with farm-to-table hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, mocktails, and music. To buy your tickets, visit fairwindscenter.org and click on the link on the EVENTS drop down. In collaboration with NCH, and other community
A Nantucket Tradition for 89 Years
Hot Coffee, Warm Donuts, Full Breakfast & Lunch Open Daily
Dine In • Take Out Breakfast
Island Fun & Shopping
partners, FAIRWINDS has launched a new model of rural behavioral health care and has been designated the “Community Behavioral Health Center for Nantucket” by the state of MA. This includes critical 24-hour crisis management. Please join us and show that you care that all the people in our community have access to essential and compassionate mental health services.
Nantucket Dance Festival
Inspiring passion for movement and dance on the island
Mon-Sat: 6:30am-2pm Sunday: 6:30am-1pm
Nachos • Wings • Chowder
Our Famous Burgers Lobster Rolls Sandwiches Seafood Entrees ...and more!
508-228-2595 23 South Water Street Visit our website for current hours, menus, and daily specials theroseandcrown.com
July 9-14, 2024
A week-long celebration of dance with fundraising events that bring renowned dance & music artists to Nantucket for performance, education, & cultural events. The festival week for 2024 will include programming that emphasizes diverse styles of dance to bring together professionals and students while creating unexpected collaborations with musicians and visual artists. We thank you for being a part of the festival and our future! The festival supports yearround dance as part of Nantucket Dance Theater’s annual programming, with classes at the Boys and Girls Club of Nantucket, residencies, and performances that inspire cultural appreciation in young people. nantucketdancefestival.org
Weekend at the Library
508-228-1110
July 18-20, 2024 1 India Street
A New Benefit For Nantucket’s Free Public Library & Gathering Place
Thursday, July 18 to Saturday, July 20, 2024, THE NANTUCKET ATHENEUM will host its new major fundraiser Weekend at the Library! – three days of fun for all ages in its historic library building and grounds at 1 India Street. This special weekend kicks off with cocktails & canapes in the Atheneum Garden followed by a special dinner & chat in the Great Hall featuring Journalist Kara Swisher in conversation with Bill Cohan. Friday is devoted to storytelling, art and history, and an insiders view of treasures from the vault. On Saturday, Grammy Award winner Shawn Colvin will perform an intimate concert in the Atheneum’s Great Hall, followed by a summer garden party. nantucketatheneum.org
Women + Wellness
508-825-8250
July 22, 2024 from 5-7 pm Held in the Great Harbor Yacht Club Presented by Nantucket Cottage Hospital nantuckethospital.org
Don’t miss the 7th annual NCH Women+Wellness event on Monday, July 22! This year, Nantucket Cottage Hospital is delighted to welcome as featured speaker Dr. Carey York-Best, the Division Director of Benign Gynecology and Obstetrics and the Associate Director of the third year clerkship director for Mass General at Harvard Medical School. Doors open at 4:45 pm; the program starts at 5 pm, and a reception follows at 6 pm. With the help of our generous sponsors, the event and valet parking is being offered free of charge but tickets are required: nantuckethospital.org. Sponsorships are also available.
Theatre
Theatre Workshop of Nantucket
508-228-4305
CLUE - on stage July 10-August 24 Nantucket’s Longest Running Professional Theatre
Tickets available now for OH WHAT A NIGHT 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, opening July 10. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, CLUE is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. Tickets are selling fast, so don’t wait! Buy your tickets at theatrenantucket.org. And don’t forget to get your tickets to OH, WHAT A NIGHT... the anticipated TWN summer fundraiser on July 31 featuring stars from the original Broadway cast of Jersey Boys. TWN: Where Nantucket Meets Broadway!
Thrift Shop
Seconds Shop
508-228-6677
Proceeds benefit Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center 32 Sparks Avenue
Call about making donations Open Daily 10-4, closed Wednesday
Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? SECONDS SHOP, open at 32 Sparks Ave (between On Island Gas and Cumberland Farms), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of gently used clothing, jewelry, house wares, small furnishings, books, and more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find. Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily. And your shopping is helping a worthy island cause: proceeds benefit Fairwinds: Nantucket’s Counseling Center. Bring in the display ad in this publication for $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. secondsshop.org
Tours - Bus
Barrett’s Tours
508-228-0174
1-1/2 hr tour; departs daily at 9:30am, 12:30 pm, & 3 pm from 25 Federal St Private charters available
BARRETT’S TOURS is the oldest tour company on Nantucket. BARRETT’S offers 1-1/2 hour historic tours daily from 25 Federal Street (across from the Visitors Center) at 9:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 3 pm. BARRETT’S also has Coach bus service for weddings, clambakes, and large private tours. For more information and reservations, please call 508-228-0174.
Nantucket Island Tours
508-228-0334
Two Great Tours departing from Greenhound Station on Washington St
Nantucket’s Premiere Transportation Company 10 Washington Street NANTUCKET ISLAND TOURS is the largest provider of tours, charters, & transportation services
on-island. For more than 70 years, Nantucket Island Tours offers daily tours May-October, corporate charters, wedding & event transportation. Hop aboard one of our beautiful air-conditioned buses & meet our experienced local guides. We offer multiple tours daily May-October: the 75-minute Signature Tour which departs 3 x a day & the longer 2-and-a-half-hour Westender Tour which departs daily. Learn the history of our diverse island, from the founders, the Whaling Days through the present. See the Oldest House, The Old Mill, The African American Meeting House, ‘Sconset Village, Sankaty Lighthouse, The Shipwreck Museum...and many more beautiful sights. Departures are from 10 Washington Street, The Greenhound Building. Buy tickets in advance at nantucketbustours.com, with your HyLine ferry ticket or in-person at 10 Washington Street. Tours sell out daily: advance reservations recommended. nantucketbustours.com
Tours - Van
Gail’s Tours, Inc.
Nantucket Dining Guide
Bakeries
Nantucket Bake Shop
The delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love.
508-257-6557
Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Call for reservations & pickup Pickup at 25 Federal St, across from Information Bureau
Personal scenic Island tours: voted “Best of Nantucket” GAIL’S TOURS, tours of Nantucket guided by native islander Gail Johnson who has been giving tours for more than 25 years, gives you a look at the Island with a personal touch. Gail leads tours in her 14-passenger van with comfortable individual seats, AC, huge windows, and leg room! She’ll pick you up at 25 Federal Street approximately 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm every day. The tour lasts 1-3/4 hours to 2 hours, and passengers are welcome at any time during Gail’s tour to get out to take photos. Private charters are available. Call for reservations: if Gail is on a tour, she’ll call you back.
Tours - Walking
Guided Walking Tours with NHA
508-228-2797
Try our new Gluten-Free goodies! 17-1/2 Old South Road
Open Monday-Saturday from 6:30 am Nantucketbakeshop.com
Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. Be tempted by our world-famous almond macaroons and Magees. For breakfast, try our egg sandwiches, fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, & danish accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. We bake decorated cakes, fresh fruit tortes, cheesecake, chocolate velvets, and pastries. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! Our traditional baked goods are preservative free and hand batched on Nantucket Island. Most of our cookies and our granola are gluten free. Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website.
Brewers
Cisco Brewers
508-228-1894
depart from Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St. 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Mon.-Sat.
Take a walk with the Nantucket Historical Association. Explore the ambiance of Nantucket’s cobbled streets and architecture with NHA guides trained in Nantucket history on the Downtown Tour at 10:30 am and at the Historic Homes & Architecture Tour at 1:30 pm. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, rain or shine. Tickets: $25 adults, $5 for ages 6 to 17; under 6 free. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Walking tours are offered daily. nha.org
Nantucket Walkabout
508-422-7466
Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times Book online & pickup at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St nantucketwalkabout.com Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology, and the Native Americans that lived here. Rated 5 out of 5 on Trip Advisor. Adults $65-80; children ages 13 & younger $30. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, & Discover accepted. Get details & make reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com or 508-422-7466.
Nantucket Walking Tours
508-325-5929
Open 7 Days a Week 5 Bartlett Farm Road
Home of Cisco Brewers, Nantucket Vineyard, and 888
CISCO BREWERS is Nantucket’s first & only craft brewery and prides itself on celebrating a deep-rooted New England island heritage through its portfolio of approachable, sessionable, and coastally-inspired beers. Founded near Cisco Beach in 1995 by hard-working, entrepreneurial islanders, CISCO BREWERS has gained a cult-like following across the Northeast. Visit its open-air beer garden while on Nantucket to enjoy a laid-back, good times atmosphere, live music, and a refreshing pint or two or a craft cocktail made with our own 888. Private tours may be arranged in advance. Table seating is first-come, first-served — reservations are not accepted. Family & dog-friendly. ciscobrewers.com
Light Food & Take-Out
Bartlett’s Farm
Open Daily, Year Round
774-325-8972
Ghost Walks, morning exercise walks + afternoon tours. Call for Private Tours See calendar for times & where to meet Explore Nantucket: No reservations necessary The ORIGINAL NANTUCKET GHOST WALK is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket. A fascinating evening stroll to five of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. See Calendar of Events for date & times & descriptions. Meet the guide 10 min. early at the corner of Main & Centre sts, near the bank steps. Discounts for groups of 10 or more. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Private tours are available for all walks. It’s a great way to see and enjoy springtime on Nantucket. whjamieson@gmail.com
Transportation Boat
Hy-Line
508-228-9403
33 Bartlett Farm Road
Farm Grown Produce | Garden Center | Groceries | Beer & Wine | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner To Go A 7th generation family farm growing fresh vegetables on 200 acres of historic Nantucket farm land. Find our full service grocery store onsite with specialty items like quality meats, artisanal cheeses and dairy, olive oils, organic snacks, and more. Order groceries and made to order foods online at Bartlettsfarm.com. Peruse our selection of ‘well-farmed’ wines, craft beers and ciders. Our FARM KITCHEN offers take-out breakfast sandwiches, muffins, pastries, coffee and tea…for lunch we have sandwiches, lobster rolls, clam chowder...dinner specials include roast turkey, veggie curry, and prime rib dinner. Grab lunch on your way to the beach, or food and beverages for your BBQ on the way home. Bartlett’s Farm, Who’s Your Farmer? bartlettsfarm.com
Cook’s Cafe
508-228-3949
Travel daily; see schedule for times Make your reservations online High-Speed, Passenger-Only, Ferry Service from Hyannis Straight Wharf Year-round, High-Speed Ferry Service between Nantucket and Hyannis. Seasonal, High-Speed Inter-Island Ferry Service between Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. With our convenient, daily departures all summer, let us whisk you away to the Cape, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard! While onboard, enjoy freshly-made food from our snack bar also featuring local beer, wine, and spirits. Visit us online for schedules, reservations, helpful blog posts, and more! hylinecruises.com
Steamship Authority
508-228-8810
Open Daily for Takeout 6 South Beach Street
Healthy Take Out — Wraps & Smoothies
COOK’S CAFE is the way to eat healthy while you’re on Nantucket. Start your day right with one of their breakfast wraps, a toasted bagel, and a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a refreshing breakfast smoothie. Their Mermaid Magic Smoothie is a great way to start your day! For lunch or later, order one of COOK’S hearty wraps—there are more than 15 to choose from in two sizes, and they also have vegan specialties! All wraps are affordably priced. Go international with the “Bangkok Chicken Wrap,” the “Tokyo Curry Wrap,” the “Napoleon,” or try one of their tasty Bowls. They also have some classics: Italian, Turkey, Tuna Salad, Buffalo Chicken, and more! COOK’s smoothies make a terrific afternoon snack. You can call in or order online at cookscafenantucket.com
Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar
508-228-0262
Reservations Daily: 7:30am - 4pm 1 Steamboat Wharf steamshipauthority.com
Watches
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.
508-228-6005
Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport
Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking “Fly into CROSSWINDS...where our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds. CrosswindsNantucket.com
The Faregrounds
508-228-4095
Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am Indoor & Outside Dining
Delicious & affordable. Gift Cards available 27 Fairgrounds Road
One of Nantucket’s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS is serving its regular menus with daily specials. Try their tasty Off-Shore Nibbles, their amazing BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos, one of their char-grilled specialty burgers, or indulge in some of their sensational seafood dishes! They have hearty hot and cold sandwiches and salads, and their pizzas are a favorite with patrons! There’s plenty of parking; major credit cards accepted. Visit thefaregrounds.com to see the menus and call FAREGROUNDS at 508-228-4095 to order your takeout. Call ahead to reserve one of their outdoor dining tables! thefaregrounds.com
Nantucket Dining Guide
Nantucket Bake Shop
508-228-2797
The delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love. 17-1/2 Old South Road
Try our new Gluten-Free goodies! Open Monday-Saturday from 6:30 am Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. For breakfast, try our egg sandwiches, fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, & danish accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! How about an all white meat chicken pie or fresh spinach quiche for a quick supper? Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website. Nantucketbakeshop.com
Siam to Go
508-228-SIAM (7426)
Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices Open Monday-Friday Lunch 11am-2pm & Dinner 3-7pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like General Tso’s Chicken and Tamarind Duck. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com
Live Entertainment
The Brotherhood of Thieves
774-325-5812
Open 7 days a week 11:30 am to midnight 23 Broad Street Good food. Good drinks. Good company.
Whether you are a first-time or returning visitor to Nantucket, THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, 23 Broad Street, must be on your To Do List! This landmark island eatery, offers 4 concepts to enjoy—a downstairs pub echoing a 1840s Whaling tavern, a second floor Cisco Kitchen & Bar with a surf shack vibe and live music, the Notch Whiskey Bar, and a Beer Garden on their patio— all in the heart of downtown Nantucket. Upstairs in their Cisco Surf Bar, they have live music most nights. brotherhoodnantucket.com
Cisco Brewers
508-325-5929
Open 7 Days a Week 5 Bartlett Farm Road
Live Entertainment Is Back - check website for schedule
CISCO BREWERS is Nantucket’s first & only craft brewery and prides itself on celebrating a deep-rooted New England island heritage through its portfolio of approachable, sessionable, and coastally-inspired beers. Founded near Cisco Beach in 1995 by hard-working, entrepreneurial islanders, CISCO BREWERS has gained a cult-like following across the Northeast. Visit its open-air beer garden while on Nantucket to enjoy a laid-back, good times atmosphere, live music, and a refreshing pint or two or a craft cocktail made with our own 888. Private tours may be arranged in advance. Table seating is first-come, first-served — reservations are not accepted. ciscobrewers.com
Rose & Crown
Open daily from 11:30 am
Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!
508-228-2595
23 South Water Street
Theroseandcrown.com
THE ROSE & CROWN is a favorite among locals and visitors. We are Nantucket’s only Downtown Nightclub. Whether it’s live local music, guided paint nights, house DJs, big screens for games, or our notorious karaoke competitions, we have your entertainment needs covered. In-season, we have entertainment 7 days a week, with early and late-night options, so everyone has a chance to enjoy the fun. Check our website for off-season entertainment listings.
Bartlett’s Farm
Markets
508-228-9403
Open Daily, Year Round Bartlett Farm Road
Farm Grown Produce | Garden Center | Groceries | Beer & Wine | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner To Go
A 7th generation family farm growing fresh vegetables on 200 acres of historic Nantucket farm land. Find our full service grocery store onsite with specialty items like quality meats, artisanal cheeses and dairy, olive oils, organic snacks, and more. Order groceries and made to order foods online at Bartlettsfarm.com. Peruse our selection of ‘well-farmed’ wines, craft beers and ciders. Our Farm kitchen offers take-out breakfast sandwiches, muffins, pastries, coffee and tea…for lunch we have sandwiches, lobster rolls, clam chowder...dinner specials include roast turkey, veggie curry, and prime rib dinner. Grab lunch on your way to the beach, or food and beverages for your BBQ on the way home. Bartlett’s Farm, Who’s Your Farmer? bartlettsfarm.com
Restaurants
Black Eyed Susans
508-325-0308
Breakfast from 7 am Thurs.-Tues. (closed Wed.) 10 India Street
Dinner from 5 pm Wed-Mon (closed Tues.) BlackEyedSusansNantucket.com
Breakfast is walk-in; Dinner reservations online; BYOB You are in for a treat when you dine at BLACK EYED SUSANS! Whether you are here for breakfast or for dinner, it’s always guaranteed to be a good time. An iconic island eatery for more than 30 years, Chef Todd Edwards is back with your menu favorites plus a lot of exciting new additions! Service is always stellar in our welcoming atmosphere: you’ll feel right at home. Breakfast is walk-in; reservations for dinner seatings through BlackEyedSusansNantucket.com. Follow us on Instagram @blackeyedsusansnantucket for up-to-date news.
The Brotherhood of Thieves
774-325-5812
Open 7 days a week 11:30 am to midnight 23 Broad Street Good food. Good drinks. Good company.
Whether you are a first-time or returning visitor to Nantucket, THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, 23 Broad Street, must be on your To Do List! This landmark island eatery, offers 4 concepts to enjoy—a downstairs pub echoing a 1840s Whaling tavern, a second floor Cisco Kitchen & Bar with a surf shack vibe and live music, the Notch Whiskey Bar, and a Beer Garden on their patio— all in the heart of downtown Nantucket. THE BROTHERHOOD’s different menus feature fresh salads, sushi, hot & cold appetizers, nachos, hearty burgers & sandwiches, their famous curly fries, and entrees featuring fish, chicken, and steak. To accompany your meal, THE BROTHERHOOD serves Cisco & other craft beers on draft, wines by the glass & by the bottle, and more than a dozen signature cocktails. brotherhoodnantucket.com
The Chanticleer
508-257-4499
Lunch & Dinner Tuesday-Sunday 9 New Street, Siasconset
Originally opened as a small tea house at the turn of the century, THE CHANTICLEER is now one of the premier restaurants on Nantucket. One of the most romantic destinations on-island, you may linger here over an intimate lunch in the Rose Garden or come together with family and friends for a convivial dinner in one of our personal dining rooms: al fresco on warm evenings. The lush gardens produce organic herbs, flowers, berries, and seasonal vegetables for the kitchen. An extensive wine list features some of the finest wines in the world. Chef Jeff Worster creates seasonal menus celebrating New England’s abundant local offerings from land and sea with a firm anchor in classic techniques and a penchant for cross-cultural meanderings to all corners of the globe. Reservations required. chanticleernantucket.com
Crosswinds Restaurant
& Bar
508-228-6005
Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport
Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking
“Fly into CROSSWINDS...where our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast (6 am-1:30 pm), lunch, and dinner. We have extensive beer, wine, and cocktail selections. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds. CrosswindsNantucket.com
Downyflake
508-228-4533
Breakfast & Lunch - Dine-In & Take-Out A Nantucket Tradition for 89 Years Mon.-Sat 6:30am-2pm; Sun. Breakfast 6:30-1pm 18 Sparks Avenue
THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and warm, homemade doughnuts inside. The DOWNYFLAKE is a family friendly, American style diner, featuring hearty Flake favorites, such as Blueberry Pancakes and Biscuits & Gravy. The menu also includes daily made soups, salads, deli sandwiches and comfort food entrees. The DOWNYFLAKE has comfy indoor dining, plus the entire menu is available to go. Open Monday through Saturday from 6:30 am to 2 pm (with lunch items 11 am to 2 pm) and on Sundays for breakfast only from 6:30 am to 1 pm. thedownyflake.com
Dune
508-228-5550
Serving Dinner Mon.-Sat. from 5:30 pm Where chic meets casual comfort Bar Opens at 5 pm 20 Broad Street DUNE is open for the season with Chef Michael Getter, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons, in the kitchen! The décor in three distinct dining rooms is a blend of sophisticated elegance and soothing comfort. They also serve on a sheltered patio and have sidewalk cafestyle dining. DUNE offer an extensive selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, liquors and cordials along with tempting dinner and dessert menus. The ever-changing menu showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats from regional farms and select purveyors. DuneNantucket.com
Rose & Crown
508-228-2595
Open daily from 11:30 am 23 South Water Street
Indoor & Outdoor Dining ~ Takeout Available
THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by for one of the largest draft Craft Beer selections on the island and our scratch made Eclectic Pub Fare. We offer everything you could desire, including nachos and wings, sandwiches and our famous burgers, lobster rolls, local seafood, and mouth watering steaks, plus gluten-free and vegetarian options. Always family friendly with a children’s menu. Eat indoors or at our sidewalk tables. And you can order online for takeout. Check theroseandcrown.com for current hours, menus, & daily specials. theroseandcrown.com
Siam to Go
508-228-SIAM (7426)
Open Monday-Friday from 11 am to 7 pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like General Tso’s Chicken and Tamarind Duck. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com
Vineyard
Nantucket Vineyard
508-325-5929
Open daily 5 Bartlett Farm Road
Fine Nantucket wines ciscobrewers.com
Stop by to taste our delicious wines. Located next to Cisco Brewers and Triple Eight Distillery. Ask about our wine dinners and events. Call for more information or to book a tour.
Wine & Spirits
Current Vintage
508-228-5073
Wine • Clothing • Home • Gifts • Provisions Open Daily at 4 Easy Street
CURRENT VINTAGE is a fun and original concept store with a carefully edited mix of vintage clothing & accessories, wines, cheeses, beer, and home goods. Choose from a selection of nearly 400 wines, including many organic and small production options. Stop by CV in town at 4 Easy Street for the perfect custom gift basket, and try our monthly Sommelier Sampler! CV is a beloved island institution, celebrating 17 years in the heart of Nantucket. Join us for fun vibe & serious wines! currentvintage.com
Events
10:30 AM to 12 PM
from page 24
Independence Day at Children’s Beach
P.J. Moody kicks the morning off with the National Anthem & patriotic music, followed at 11 am with the Nanpuppet show. At 11:30am, P.J. Moody returns for a singalong. At 11:55, there is a kids’ bike parade around the park perimeter. In between, play Cornhole, the Matt Fee Tea Toss (while supplies last), get your face painted at the NISHA info table ,and play with the bubble ring. At 5pm, there will be 3legged, wheelbarrow, & potato sack races ending with a TugofWar!
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 5084239985 or acksail.com. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset.
11:15 AM Island Tours Signature Historic Tour
local bands. Tables are firstcome, firstserved: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.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 5082287037.
5:15 to 6:45 PM Nantucket By Water Sip & Fish
Parents sip, and kids fish in this relaxing afternoon excursion. Call 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
6 to 8 PM Live Music with Jacob Butler
Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.
6:30 PM Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor
Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 5082285585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.
6:30 to 9:30 PM 4th of July Cocktails on the Deck
Enjoy cash bar & complimentary lite bites on the deck of the Dreamland. Distant views of the 9pm fireworks display from off Jetties Beach. Dreamland Members & Summer Dream Pass Holders enter for $10: tickets for the general public are $20 & kids 12 & younger enter free. Tickets required at NantucketDreamland.org
7 PM Free Concert: Great Songs of America
• Frame to Finish Carpentry
• Custom Interiors
• Bathroom Renovations
• Arbors & Outdoor Showers
A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in airconditioned buses. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 5082280334.
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. Onehour; daily cruises. Call 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.
11:45 AM The Westender Tour with Island Tours
A 21/2 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 5082280334.
12:45 PM LLNF 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. 5084227466 WalkNantucket.com
4 to 7 PM Live Music by Jeff Tuohy at Cisco Brewers
Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road and enjoy live
• Hardwood Flooring
• Cabinets & Built-Ins
• Kitchen Remodeling
• Property Management
Karaoke Legend Bill Jameson hits the streets with a solo, 1/2 hour outdoor concert featuring classic songs such as “Oh, Shenandoah,” “Old Man River,” “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” and the original, 1936 version of “San Francisco”. Center & Main, at the bank steps.
7 PM Live Music at the Brotherhood
Liz Kelly performs in the Cisco Surf Bar, upstairs at 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 5082287037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
9 PM Independence Day Fireworks
End the day with the best fireworks display on Nantucket. Fireworks will be shot from a barge just offshore and will last about 2527 minutes.
10 to 11:59 PM Live Music with Local Notes
Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.