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Volume: 51 Number: 10 • YesterdaysIsland.com • Est. 1970 • Dining Guide • Advertiser Directory White Heron Theatre Student Company is presenting shows this week at The Nantucket Hotel.

The Nantucket Clean Team...see page 3

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Brewing Up Some Fun...see page 5

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Passion and a Dare

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by Suzanne Daub I looked out over a Nantucket beach one Saturday morning and saw people moving purposefully up and down the beach. I thought these early risers might be vacationers staking out a prime plot of sand for the day or perhaps beachcombing for shells and sand dollars. But as they came closer to the parking area where I stood, I saw that instead of swimsuits they wore long pants and gloves. Instead of beach towels they carried large trash bags. Their t-shirts were emblazoned with “Clean Team,” marking them as members of a very dedicated group of volunteers who help keep our pristine island clear of trash.

The man behind this effort is William Connell. Every June for more than 50 years, this California resident has traveled east to the summer home he loves on Nantucket Island. “I love the independent spirit here, the architecture, the history, the theatre… what really brings me back are the friendships we’ve made with people from Nantucket. There’s a commonality of spirit among those who are here,” he explained.

Connell speaks of Nantucket with passion, and it is that passion that led him to form The Nantucket Clean Team. Passion and a dare.

“It drove me to distraction to see all the trash on the roadsides here, so I made a habit of stopping and picking up the big things—it was a visual-aesthetic thing for me (I still do it). A Nantucket neighbor of mine in 2003 wrote a letter about me to the Inky, about me picking up the trash, and in it he wrote that ‘we all owe Bill a great vote of thanks.’

“But what the neighbor who wrote that did not know is that another neighbor of mine also saw me [picking up trash] and HE said to me ‘I see you out picking up things all the time. It’s great, but its meaningless and inefficient. It’s meaningless unless you leverage yourself: you’ll never clean this place up. You’ve done Milestone Road, but what have you done for Sconset Road?’

“It was mean, but he was right — it was like a dare. I knew what he was saying…Nantucket is under siege…I needed to be organized… so HE’S really the facontinued on page 12

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Many buildings on Nantucket house their fair share of history, but not all can hold a candle to the icon that is 2 Union Street. Just a stone’s throw from Main Street behind the Ralph Lauren shop, standing sturdy and proud for nearly 200 years, its history is still being written to this day.

Among the oldest buildings on the island, if walls could talk it would surely have a story to tell. Erected in the early 1830s, it was built in two sections, the north store and the south store, by James Athearn and Thomas Coffin, respectively. Coffin sold his section to the town in 1836 and Athearn followed suit narely 50 years later in 1884, when the buildings were joined, and 2 Union Street served as the Town building until 1966. Its brick walls were one of the reasons it survived the great fire of 1846, an inferno continued on page 22

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Brewing Up Some Fun

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by C. Oscar Olson Nantucket isn’t a very big place, but it can still be hard to check everything off your must-see list during your summer stay. One island establishment that most seem to make it to, though, is Cisco Brewers.

There’s something for everyone at the brewery. It’s dog-friendly with beautiful views and tasty food, surrounded by sea breezes and lush gardens. There are puppet shows for the kids and live music for everyone, food trucks galore, and fun of all kinds. And of course, there’s Cisco’s long list of libations produced locally with love.

Since 1995, Cisco has proudly claimed the role of the island’s first and only craft brewery. Founded near Cisco Beach by a handful of hard-working locals, it’s still family-run and island-oriented.

The story starts in 1992. Randy Hudson brought home a brewing kit, catching on to a popular trend in the early days of craft brewing. He tried one recipe using the extracts provided in the kit, but before long he was paving his own way. By converting an old pasta roller into a grain mill and experimenting with his own recipes, he soon discovered he was in his element.

In need of a place to stay, Randy and his wife Wendy were lucky enough to meet Dean and Melissa Long, founders of Nantucket Vineyards. Their wine making operation began a decade earlier, in 1981. After failing to grow sufficient grapes on-island, they begin importing from the finest growers in California, Washington state, and New York. This serendipitous decision allowed for a finer focus on the fermenting and aging of the wine, resulting in some of our region’s best wine.

The Hudson’s were happy to stay in their loft atop thousands of gallons of grape juice and help out with wine making along the way. They both enjoyed the art and science of it all, and it only fueled the fire the Hudson’s had for brewing beer.

With the exception of their air-conditioned cold room, Cisco Brewers was initially known for being the only outdoor brewery in America. Then known as a nano-brewery, they brewed their beer under blue island skies until 1996 when they met Jay Harmon, a recent graduate of Fairfield University. Harmon joined the Cisco team and began running the operation, capping 60,000 bottles in his first year with the Hudsons.

Growth was tremendous in those first few years, and Dean had a vision of expanding into distilled spirits. In 1997, the group applied for a license from the state of Massachusetts to manufacture high proofed spirits with the hope to produce grappa and fruit brandies. After some thinking, though, they decided whiskey was the way to go. Because, after all, beer is just whiskey that hasn’t been distilled yet.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 MARIA MITCHELL’S 203RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EVENTS Fun & prizes with scavenger hunt, photo contest, & drawing contest. Instructions on MariaMitchell.org

NANTUCKET BY DESIGN 2021 Famous designers are featured in talks, forums, moderated panel discussions, and much more, plus some fun gatherings for ticket holders. Tickets at NHA.org 7:30 to 8:30 AM - Yoga on the Bandstand at Children’s Beach Children’s Yoga, Circus Yoga, Dance(sing) with Marjory Trott. Harbor View Way 9:45 to 10:15 AM - Free NanPuppets at the Atheneum for Ages 2-7 Join Lizza Obremski in the Atheneum Garden for fun and stories with her amazing animal friends. Bring a blanket! In case of rain, the performance will take place on Zoom. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by this magical island on this 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $5 ages 712. Cash only. Starts at the Atheneum, on corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fences, 10 min early. 508-332-0953

10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip for All Ages Help collect, identify, & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life. The Harbor is filled with interesting animals that will amaze you in their shapes, colors, and habits. At least one adult must sign up with children. $30 (MMA members at 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Hands on History for Ages 5-12 History-themed crafts in the Whaling Museum Discovery Center. Learn about the history of Nantucket through guided craft activities. Rainy day & want to avoid the crowds? Stop in to take a craft kit home with you. Free with Whaling Museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10 AM to 6 PM - Sara Campbell Sidewalk Sale Don’t miss the deep discounts you can enjoy at this annual summer event hosted

by Sara Campbell at her shop at 5 South Beach Street.

10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk thru Nantucket’s past & hear of the rise & fall of whaling and the impacts the island’s economy had on social & racial aspects of Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Tickets at front desk. Again at 1:30 PM 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Marlinspike: Make It, Take It - Beginner Using skills of the past make a length of rope. Experience the tradition of a Nantucket ropewalk. Marlinspike is the art of working with rope. All ages welcome!

There will be a 2nd session of this demonstration from 2:30-4:00pm today. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 11 AM - Nantucket Island Tours Enjoy an island tour in a new, climate-controlled bus. Friendly local tour guides take you away from downtown to enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty. Tickets $30 at Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm.

11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm continued on page 16

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‘Sconset Rules

by Robert P. Barsanti

Only one person used a cell phone.

Over Sconset, God sealed his covenant in cerulean blue. A light breeze shuffled the scrub oak leaves in Larsen Park and shifted the straw hat on a woman who had turned down a job offer because it began in August and she just couldn’t go right now.

Gramma followed her two little charges, Garfield and Sparkles, past the “Fancy Groceries.” The two sat at a table, looked at a Richard Scarry book, and then asked for ice cream. And, it was the sort of day when you said yes to a morning ice cream cone, with sprinkles, and you smiled at them as they smeared it over their mouths and dripped it on Garfield and Sparkles. An older couple, with Popeye walks and bike helmets, sat at another table and proceeded to hold forth with a hungover and hydrating young couple. All laughed and all went well. A family of seven pulled in and settled with remarkable discipline for so many young kids. Two women in white overalls went over the trials and tribulations of men and work and dinner.

All of them were without phones.

I have heard that ‘Sconset has different rules. You can only drive 20 in Sconset, after all. The gardens are in full bloom, with overfed blue and pink hydrangea tottering along the path. The Rose of Sharon climb a Jacob’s Ladder up the sides of the houses. Even the neglected and unkempt weeds were full and flowing in the August Day from God. In ‘Sconset, you can walk down the middle of the street (as most do) with the quiet assurance of full membership and a fuller wallet and feel that nothing was going to get in the way of your afternoon tennis other than a quick nap.

Even ‘Sconset has entered the 21st century. The market not only has an ATM,, but they take credit cards. E-bikes hum into the bike racks and settle next to the featherweight Italian playthings of sixty-year-old Peloton heroes. Cell service, which can be spotty on the south shore of the island and behind particularly large elm trees, can be found both below and above the bluff. With the digital tide, Selfies, Tinder, and Candy Crush should be washing up on the eastern shore, even far up here in the brick covered park. Still, I saw no phones. continued on page 24

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Take Down Your Feeders

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A mysterious bird illness has been plaguing songbirds in the eastern US this summer. The specific cause and mode of spread are still unknown, but it has been spreading. State and federal wildlife officials, researchers, and birders are concerned, and investigations continue to find a cause. With many breeding songbirds on-island, local conservation groups are keeping an eye out for the mysterious illness that has yet to be reported in Massachusetts.

This event began in the spring of 2021 with sick and dying birds being reported to wildlife managers in the mid-Atlantic. The main species affected have been Common Grackle, Blue Jay, European Starling, and American Robin, but other songbird species have been reported as well. It appears that juvenile birds are the most impacted; however, this disease has also been reported in adults.

Reported symptoms include eye swelling, crusty discharge, neurological issues, seizures, and even paralysis.

The original states affected (Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Kentucky) sounded the alarm, encouraging reports to wildlife officials, and cleaning and removing feeders and bird baths in an effort to stop potential spread. More recently, reports have come from Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana.

The lethality, pervasiveness, and definitive cause of this disease remains unknown. Reports indicate that sick birds don't respond to treatments. Scientists are calling it a “mortality event,” when animals die in a short period of time from what appears to be the same cause. One hypothesis is that the emergence of Brood X cicadas, which caused a diet change in songbirds, had unexpected health effects. Cicadas spend most of their lives underground, where they may have accumulated pesticides or other contaminants. A type of fungus called Massospora continued on page 9

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that infects cicada broods might also play a role. Scientists studying this event have also found that Mycoplasma bacterial infections have been prevalent among the dead birds. However, no explanations have yet to be found conclusive and researchers remain actively at work studying potential causes of this illness.

On July 15, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife asked people to take down feeders and bird baths especially since the birds affected are primarily seed eaters. While the illness hadn’t been detected in New England, the preemptive move has been recommended in order to impede any potential spread.

On Nantucket, the Linda Loring Nature Foundation has announced removing their feeders from the LLNF offices and recommending others do the same following MassWildlife and Mass Audubon recommendations.

Recently, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the College of Veterinary Medicine came out as photo by Vernon Laux saying that the outbreak wasn’t as bad as the media is making it sound. While research continues on potential causes, songbird populations “remain stable.” That’s caused some bird enthusiasts to resume their regular feeding activity.

With so much unknown, however, a little proactive prevention could make a difference. Many people already stop feeding birds at this time of year. Feeding birds in the summer is more for people than for the birds themselves. Summer is continued on page 21

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This Friday, August 6, plan your Nantucket evening around three artists receptions held at galleries in the heart of downtown.

Hostetler Gallery at 42 Centre Street begins the evening at 5 pm with an Opening Reception for abstract artist Michael Rich and his exhibition Sensual Landscapes. Visitors can meet and chat with this well-known and widely collected contemporary artist and see a selection of his new work. The reception ends at 7pm, but if you crave more time with this artist, stop back at the gallery Saturday morning at 10 am for Bench Talk with Michael Rich and Susan Hostetler.

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sculptor Cindy Pease Roe. Her friendly, engaging, and playful art is created from debris that washes up on the shoreline. She transforms it into beautiful sculptures with a message. Her show will be at the gallery to August 17.

Back in the heart of town, upstairs in the Gallery at Four India, you can attend a Friday Opening Reception from 6 to 8 pm that honors two painters—Tom Meyer and Richard Hagerty (cover image)— whose otherworldly art brings to mind the title of the show: Visionaries: Painters of Thoughts. One an Outsider artist, the other an American Surrealist, both create colorful, imaginative, bold ideas that will be on display through August 20.

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ther of The Clean Team.

“I wrote back to the Inky referencing the other letter, and they published my letter. In it I asked for people to join me. I put in my email and phone number, and a handful of people, maybe ten, wrote and called. Two were Grant Sanders and Dr. Sarah Oktay. I said to them ‘let’s meet at 8am on Saturday at the corner of Nobadeer Farm Road and Milestone,' which was a hotbed of mess. Grant went toward Sconset; Sarah went toward Old South Road; and I headed back toward town along Milestone. We met in an hour and had so much stuff! We stashed our bags along the route, and I picked them up and took the bags to the landfill."

There are now 460 volunteer members on The Clean Team, and every Saturday (rain or shine) from the end of April through October a few dozen of them gather at a location Bill chooses. “I look at the map and pick a spot that we radiate around. I mix it up so we alternate among beaches, roadsides, parking lots… and now we also have volunteers in town. The town volunteers meet at The Handlebar Cafe. Our largest turnout ever was 53; our average turnout is 30."

There is a structure to the one hour a week that The Clean Team works. Bags, gloves, and pickers are supplied so volunteers never have to touch the trash. Connell makes assignments within the chose out-of-town area. "I scatter people… we have a leapfrog system,” Connell explained, “those who have arrived in cars I send a distance away from the meeting point. We never do this in one big group so that we cover a linear space by dividing it up into rough segments… then you grab your bag and go… NO FRATERNIZING… We want you to collect, not chat,” Bill chuckled, “some of our volunteers have been asked if they are on work-release.”

“Then at 9 am sharp, the DPW shows up and they weigh our catch-of-theday and pick it up and take it to the landfill. Every year we pick up five tons of trash or so! It’s a great cooperation between private citizens and the town.”

Bill emphasized how much fun his volunteers have during these weekly onecontinued on page 13

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hour cleanups. “Some mornings are exquisitely beautiful and calm with the sunshine and the waves! And it’s terrific exercise. Volunteers bring their guests, their kids, their grandkids, “it’s like a treasure hunt,” said Bill, “and the kids are good: they’re closer to the ground.”

Several of the regular volunteers agree wholeheartedly with Connell that this Saturday morning cleanup is more than just a chore. “It’s gratifying," commented Annie, who compared it to an archaelogical dig. “It makes you feel good doing it; it’s good for the community; and it’s great exercise,” added Rob, “and it’s just an hour a week.” Libby added “Bill really is the glue that holds all of us together.

His weekly emails are great fun. He calls the people who can’t make it out here every week but who clean up around their neighborhoods ‘adjunks’,” she laughed and added “Be careful if you’re driving behind him ‘cause he still stops to pick up trash along the roads."

Most of what The Clean Team picks up are small items: straws, coffee cups, pull tops, beer cans, and many plastic water bottles. Last summer they found a 35-pound metal pole with a handsome metal placard from New Brunswick, Canada that had floated to Sconset Beach. “The ocean brings a lot of trash to us…one of the more difficult clean-ups was in ‘Sconset… On the road that passes The Summer House down toward the old Navy Base there was a wooden boat that continued on page 14

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had been destroyed in a storm and the debris was very, very heavy. It was difficult to haul it all up to where the DPW could pick it up. That one day we did work more than one hour."

Sometimes they find treasure: a winning scratch ticket ($2), a $50 bill, coins, and “one morning a little girl helping came to me and said ‘Mr. Clean, I have something for you.’ I opened her hand, and there was a bleached and crumbled but intact 10 dollar bill. Wallets, credit cards, and drivers licenses found by members of The Clean Team are turned over to the Nantucket Police Department.

“There’s a depth of emotion that people show for this place. You can see it in locals and in summer people… take the Conservation Foundation: the people who created that, who recognized that this place has to be preserved. So many families were so generous, giving land… People help each other here, and there is tremendous pride in the people who are part of Nantucket. that is part of what lead to the clean up." To answer the question of why they do it all, Bill referred to Willa Cather’s dictum from O Pioneers: We come and go, but the Land is always here.

And the people who love it and understand it are the people who own it—for a little while.’”

There are two classes of membership, Connell explained, “those who come each Saturday and “Adjunk” members: friends who clean when and where they can, on their own schedule.” Goals for 2021 include getting more Adjunk members, signing on people to adopt a portion of road or beach they will take responsibility for keeping clean, and persuading trash haulers and landscapers and everyone else with open trucks to cover their loads. “Development and open trucks are making road litter an enormous problem,” Bill added.

The Nantucket Clean team occasionally receives donations: “Donations would not be deductible, and they will be put to good use,” but, said Connell, “we’d rather have donations of time. With another person or two, we could do so much more! Come when you can — that’s our motto — we’d be thrilled to see you!”

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Just a few tickets left at press-time at nha.org A Nantucket by Design event 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 4 PM - Space Jam: A New Legacy Showing in The Dreamland, 17 S. Water St. NantucketDreamland.org 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco Brewers Live music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5 PM - Live Music at the Crown Live Music with Sean Lee at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older.

508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 6:30 PM - White Heron Theatre presents Peter and the Starcatcher “This play is a spectacle - brilliant costumes, singing, dancing, pirate ships and great storytelling... at the end you’ll feel a bit wistful about time spent as a child imagining great adventures.” This live theatrical adventure is presented by White Heron Theatre Company, 5 North Water Street. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or at WhiteHeronTheatre.org 6:30 PM - Nantucket Supper Club Join Chef Greg for a culinary class and conversation, followed by supper paired with curated beer or wine. The Corner Table, 22 Federal Street. joy@nantucketculinary.com 508-228-2665 CornerTableNantucket.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 7 PM - Movie: Old The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 7:30 PM - A Grand Night for Singing This fresh take on the Rodgers & Hammerstein canon was conceived by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie. Live theater presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket on the outdoor stage at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org or at 508-228-4305.

7:30 PM - Free Sneak Peek at Carrie the Musical and Mixtape White Heron Student Company presents a sneak peek at their 2021 performances of CARRIE THE MUSICAL and MIXTAPE on the stage at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on and enjoy free musical theatre! Raindate is August 7 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Drive In: Jaws Showing at Dreamland Drive-In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org 9 to 10 PM - Stars & Senses Night Hike with Maria Mitchell Association An evening hike under the stars. Participate in a color vision activity, learn how eyes adjust to the dark, listen for nocturnal animals, take a solo journey if you dare, & enjoy a minty snack while learning about bioluminescence. At the end, hear stories of summer constellations. For ages 8+, children must be accompanied by adult. $45 (MMA Members: $30). Reservations at mariamitchell.org 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 MARIA MITCHELL’S 203RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EVENTS Fun & prizes with scavenger hunt, photo contest, & drawing contest. Instructions on MariaMitchell.org

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Famous designers are featured in talks, forums, moderated panel discussions, and much more, plus some fun gatherings for ticket holders. Tickets at NHA.org 7:30 to 8:30 AM - Yoga on the Bandstand at Children’s Beach Children’s Yoga, Circus Yoga, Dance(sing) with Marjory Trott. Harbor View Way continued on page 17

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8 AM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet over which a small walkway passes. This is one of the shorter hikes and is close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 AM to 8 PM - Park Picnic Basket Enjoy a picnic at one of Nantucket’s beautiful parks with Easy Street Cantina’s new Park Picnic Basket. Choice of Basil Chicken, Turkey Club or BLT with a cookie, chips, & bottled beverage packed fresh to-go in a picnic box. Call ahead to order. Easy Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. No Reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens.

Fun for all ages. Registration required at 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org 9 to 10 AM - Nature Story Hour for Age 3+ with Maria Mitchell Association Begin your day with this program designed for the young explorers. An MMA educator will read a nature or science related book, introduce one of the MMA’s animal friends, & make a craft or play games related to the story. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $35 (members: $15). Pre-registration required: 508-228-9198 9 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse Stroll through the Atheneum’s new StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse, by Ava Lindstrom, offers friendship, humor, & gentle heartache in one dog walk. This book is for anyone who loves an old, slow dog. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street.

9:30 AM - Architecture & Design Discussion: Isabella Rossellini & Pietro Cicognani Both take the audience on a videotaped tour of the amazing adaptation they have done of an antique barn & farmhouse. Pietro join live to discuss the process and his collaboration with Isabella. Hear incredible stories of design excellence. Talk starts at 10 am in the White Elephant Ballroom. Just a few tickets left at presstime at nha.org A Nantucket by Design event 9:30 AM to 5 PM - Free Teen Take-and-Make Kits - Undersea Tunnel Book Come to the Atheneum lobby to pick up a Tunnel Book kit. These make great cards/gifts you can make them with your own photos. Free for teens in grades 612 While supplies last. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10 to 11 AM - Free Workshop: Magic Mark’s Art of Harmless Misdirection Join Mark Carapezza in the Atheneum Garden to learn how to create an original routine with lessons on patter, presentation, forces, and misdirections. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Registration is required at NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip for All Ages Help collect, identify, & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life. The Harbor is filled with interesting animals that will amaze you in their shapes, colors, and habits. At least one adult must sign up with children. $30 (MMA members at 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Hands on History for Ages 5-12 History-themed crafts in the Whaling Museum Discovery Center. Learn about the history of Nantucket through guided craft activities. Rainy day & want to avoid the crowds? Stop in to take a craft kit home with you. Free with Whaling Museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Gresham Jewelry Trunk Show Stop by Murray’s Toggery Shop at 62 Main Street to view and shop for the ultimate in summer adornment.

10 AM to 6 PM - Sara Campbell Sidewalk Sale Don’t miss the deep discounts you can enjoy at this annual summer event hosted

by Sara Campbell at her shop at 5 South Beach Street.

10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk thru Nantucket’s past & hear of the rise & fall of whaling and the impacts the island’s economy had on social & racial aspects of Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Tickets at front desk. Again at 1:30 PM 10:30 AM - Marlinspike: Make It - Take It, Intermediate Seamanship Ropemaking Learn simple knot tying skills to make your own bracelet or key chain. Enjoy traditional marlinspike rope-handling techniques passed down by Nantucket mariners.

Marlinspike is the art of working with rope. For all ages. 2nd demo from 2:30-4pm.

Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Rd. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 11 AM - Nantucket Island Tours Enjoy an island tour in a new, climate-controlled bus. Friendly local tour guides take you away from downtown to enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty. Tickets $30 at Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm. continued on page 18

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11 to 11:45 AM - Songs from Gumbo Pot with Johnette Downing & Scott Billington Johnette and Scott are back with the soulful sounds of New Orleans: dance & sing with 2 of New Orleans’ finest. For children of all ages+families. Bring a blanket or towel to sit on. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 12:30 PM - Design Panel: Nantucket by Design An engaging discussion with Philip Gorrivan, Philip Mitchell, and Joy Moyler. The designers will discuss how they can relate to the theme of “Renewal” and how to work with historic interiors. Hear stories about their careers in interior design. Talk starts at 1 pm in the White Elephant Ballroom. Just a few tickets left at press-time at nha.org A Nantucket by Design event 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 2 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2 to 3 PM - DSC Moana Live Theatre at The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. Tickets at 508-228-1784 or NantucketDreamland.org 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Foggy Roots at Cisco Brewers Live music by Foggy Roots at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5 to 7 PM - Art Opening at Hostetler Gallery Meet artist Michael Rich and see his new exhibition of abstract paintings in the Hostetler Gallery, 42 Centre Street.

5 to 7:30 PM - Art Opening at Susan Lister Locke Gallery Meet Upsculptor Cindy Pease Roe at this opening reception in the Susan Lister Locke Gallery at 28 Easy Street. Display showing in the gallery through August 17. continued on page 26

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NANTUCKET ISLAND BEACHES

NORTH SHORE AND HARBOR BEACHES

EASTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

40th Pole: Great for families and young children, but no lifeguards. On Nantucket

Siasconset: Regular shuttle bus service or seven-mile ride on paved bike path.

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.

Surf can be heavy; lifeguard. Food available in nearby village of ’Sconset.

Low Beach: 4WD access. Surf can be heavy; no lifeguard.

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. Surf and rip currents can be dangerous. Parking. No facilities or food service. Families with very young children may prefer Miacomet Pond.

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.

BAY & POND BEACHES Miacomet Pond: Fresh water pond on Nantucket. Good for young children. Parking; no lifeguard, no facilities. Snapping turtles may be encountered.

Pocomo Beach: Great for kayaking and to learn to windsurf. Just west of the Head of the Harbor. Good for children. No lifeguards, no facilities.

Eel Point: Good for fishing and watching the sunset. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Limited parking. Rip currents can be strong.

Coskata-Coatue and Great Point: at the end of Wauwinet Road, past The Wauwinet Inn. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge managed by Trustees of Reservations; beach sticker required for vehicles from Trustees of Reservations. Great for fishing and for seeing Great Point Lighthouse up close. Rolling dunes, bayberry, beach plum, heather, and beach grass. Salt marsh and maritime shrubland. The largest red cedar savanna and woodland in New England. Gray and harbor seals.

Public restrooms available at the lighthouse Memorial Day-Columbus Day. Sections of the refuge are sometimes closed to protect nesting shorebirds. Dogs permitted only from Sept. 16 thru March 31 and must be leashed at all times. Guided tours with Trustee naturalists offered in-season. Seasonal hunting permitted. For more details, go to www.TheTrustees.org Property Lookup.

Sesachacha Pond: off Polpis Road. Great for families; warm water; no facilities; no lifeguard. Parking. Near the Audubon Sesachacha Heathlands and Wildlife Sanctuary.

Leave only footprints...

Nantucket has some of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the world. Please respect Nantucket’s fragile environment and the beauty of our island. Clean up your litter, respect private property, and use only designated entry points. In areas where dune reclaimation is taking place, please do not cross the rope or fence barriers protecting the dunes.

BEACH SAFETY •Learn to swim. If you can’t swim an overhead stroke for at least 15 minutes you should not be in the ocean. •Never swim alone. Always swim with a buddy, and swim near a lifeguard whenever possible. •Stay out of the “surf zone” where the waves break at the shoreline. Waves are at their greatest force here, and even a small wave can lift you up and throw you headfirst into the sand. •Never run from the beach into the water and dive headfirst into the waves. Sandbars that cannot be seen from the surface may be present and/or the water may be too shallow.

•Don’t jump or dive into the water from a pier or rock jetty. From a pier or jetty, water appears much deeper than it really is. What looks like 10 or 20 feet of water may only be 2 to 3 feet deep. Diving in could be fatal. The same applies for jumping headfirst into the ocean or a wave from a surfboard – don’t do it! It’s not a risk worth taking. •If you are body surfing or boogie boarding, always keep your arms out in front of you to protect your head and neck. •A rip current will pull you away from the shore, but it will not pull you under. If you’re caught in a rip current, do not swim toward the shore! Instead, swim parallel to the shore, until you’re out of the rip current. Then, swim in to shore. •Never drink alcohol or use drugs at the beach. It clouds your ability to make wise decisions, and that could be fatal! •Take direction from lifeguards at all times.

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the peak of the growing season. There are plenty of berries, nuts, and insects for our wild birds to eat. Taking feeders down for a few months while researchers figure out a cause won’t do any harm to bird populations. In fact, you may be helping reduce further spread of this unknown illness.

As of August 2, no large-scale mortality event has been reported in Massachusetts. However, in a July 30 update to the original announcement, MassWildlife stated: “As the investigation continues in other impacted regions, MassWildlife is asking the public to continue to refrain from feeding birds and putting out bird baths at this time as a precaution to avoid any risk to spreading the mysterious illness.” The Linda Loring Nature Foundation is recommending Nantucketers continue to follow these recommendations.

As the “baby bird season” wanes, so have the number of reported incidences of the illness. One hypothesis is that incidences of the disease are tapering off because of fewer young birds which are more susceptible to the illness.

Alternatively, the tapering off of mortality is lending credit to the original hypothesis that the illness is related to the Brood X cicada emergence. The retreat of the cicadas coincides with the reduction of reported avian illnesses. The affected states also reflect the states where the cicadas were present.

As new information comes to light and researchers continue to investigate, local conservation groups recommend following the state guidelines.

Putting those feeders away and cleaning out bird baths doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy birds in your own yard. There are other, natural ways to attract birds without concentrating them at feeders. This article: yesterdaysisland.com/makeyour-yard-a-paradise-for-birds/ discusses what to plant and how to create backyard habitat that birds can enjoy year-round. Many of these same suggestions work for pollinators as well.

The Linda Loring Nature Foundation will update their social media and website information in coordination with any MassWildlife updates. In the meantime, you can continue to report sightings of dead birds or birds displaying signs of illness using the MassWildlife online form. Until the outbreak ends, we can all do a little to keep our Nantucket birds as safe as possible.

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that engulfed and destroyed most of the structures in downtown Nantucket, along with the wharves.

Around 11 o’clock on the evening of July 13, 1846, a clogged stovepipe on Main Street sparked a flame that would soon be seen island-wide. Though there were ten firefighting companies on the island, efforts to extinguish and battle the flames were futile.

By 6am the next morning, Saturday, July 14, more than one third of the downtown business hub was reduced to rubble and ash. More than 200 families lost their homes, and some 400 buildings had been burned to nothing. The fire destroyed the heart of Nantucket, but 2 Union made it out still standing.

Since then, the building has been used to house a long list of offices and businesses, even our island’s first Internet Cafe. A highlight in the building’s history, 2 Union Street now houses a curated collection of small, independent shops and studios that sell a variety of hand-made and hard-to-find treasures.

On the ground floor of the building you’ll find long-time island resident Jessica Hicks. Since 2007, Jessica has been crafting beautifully unique jewelery that stands out from the crowd. She

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creates rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings using top-quality materials like gold, raw diamonds, Swarovski crystals, and semiprecious gemstones.

Jessica’s customers realize they are taking home a part of Nantucket when they purchase one of her pieces: her jewelry is inspired by the island and created by someone who is local. “When they are buying from a local business, someone who lives here yearround, they are buying into the community, for us to make a living and survive here, keep the island running,” said Hicks. “Everything is made with my hands, with love, with my materials, my creative experience for over 30 years.”

Four more shops await your climb up the wide staircase, and it would sure be a shame to miss a single one. Look left to find Gray Lady Smoke Shop, the island’s premier source for the largest selection of fine cigars, locally made glass pipes, and a wide variety of handmade gifts and smoking accessories.

Always catering to customers, don’t be shy if you don’t see something you had in mind.

Special orders on everything are never a problem. Find the perfect gift for your groomsmen or treat dad to something special, and there’s no need to go off-island to find that pipe you’ve had your eye on. Gray Lady Smoke Shop has it all. continued on page 23

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Down the hall and to the left is Jennifer Greenwood Jewelry. Her style is like nothing we’ve seen, blending in with subtle beauty using gems, geodes, agate, opals, and more.

Jennifer’s style is an alluring mix of classic looks, gorgeous natural materials, and traditional technique.

Step inside to find Jennifer hard at work making magic before your eyes, practicing her craft and creating earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets that walk the line between classic and contemporary. Find the perfect piece for you or someone you love at Jennifer Greenwood Jewelry.

Across the hall from Jennifer you’ll find a passion for health both inside and out. The Verdant Maiden is focused on providing a more holistic and sustainable choice for personal care products we all use every day.

Step inside to find a carefully selected collection of goods ranging from whole-body skin and hair care, nourishing teas, and healing tinctures.

Everything you find at The Verdant Maiden is hand-selected, small batch, and made with natural, organic and

wild-crafted ingredients.

Passionate about clean living, reducing toxic load and minimizing waste, owner and Nantucket resident Julie Connor is dedicated to sourcing products whose makers insist on natural, organic ,and wildcrafted ingredients with a high priority on sustainability. All of the products available at The Verdant Maiden are thoughtfully handcrafted to nourish your skin and body while also being kind to Mother Earth.

The newest addition to the building is Ana Romero. She stocks her store—Land of Lulo—with a wide variety of handmade goods from her home country of Columbia, all of which are vibrant with color and bursting with life. Ana makes much of the jewelry she sells right upstairs, all providing an experience unique to Nantucket.

Her collection, both fierce and playful, represent both coherent and thoughtful composition, all organically inspired and intentional. Find Ana’s table at the Sustainable Nantucket’s Artisans and Farmers Market every Saturday morning.

For a unique shopping experience just off the beaten path, stop by and see the shops at 2 Union.

You’ll find everything you need to make your summer days shine brighter and make your gift giving as easy as can be.

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It could be that we have reached a saturation point with phones. It could be that we have reached a point when they have become so integral to our lives that we don’t need to look at them constantly. Or it could be that, since most of the people biked the seven miles out to this park, they have packed their phones deep under a spare t-shirt and an extra water bottle.

And then one rang.

He was tall, older, rangy, and wearing bicycle shoes that make him walk as if he had hooves. He caught the call on the first ring, turned on his companions, and clip-clopped over to the back street for a private conversation. He wore striped bicycling shorts, a Yankees hat, and a baby blue “Rochester River Walk” t-shirt, with a “Friends of Strong” on the back. He folded his arms, tucked the phone into his neck and shifted his weight back and forth. After a minute, he snapped the phone off and headed for his bike. His friends followed quickly. He wasn’t being reminded to pick up crackers for cocktail hour.

No doubt he was a doctor. No doubt that he was needed. No doubt a family was waiting for his words, his opinion, his suggestions, his expertise. And no doubt that, if I was waiting on the other end of that line, my heart would beat easier to know that my Doctor had interrupted his vacation to offer his help. He was a hero.

We crush our heroes. They don’t get to live the lives that other people do: instead they have to keep that cape and cowl close by in case the bat signal goes up. A hero has no other role in life. They can’t be parents, children, or flint-knappers. They need to be in cell phone range and a short drive away from the nearest supervillain or natural disaster. Civilization requires heroes in the constant roving spotlight. They can’t falter, they can’t snap, they can’t rest, and they can’t let the halo of grace and competence blink for a second. Worse, everyone who loves the hero has to be ready for the phone call. No room is safe from the urgent beep, not the bathroom, the bedroom, or Larsen Park.

Heroism has its own intoxication, which could be mistaken for a reward. You are told how valuable you are, how necessary, and how appreciated. You get handshakes and the key to the city; you can almost believe that you are loved and needed.

But you keep getting phone calls on Sunday morning which could have been answered by e-mails on Wednesday afternoon. Too many emergencies could have been solved with an attentive ear, a well-timed extra dollar, and a tequila shot of common sense. Too often, the job of the hero is to save the fool from his foolishness.

Nantucket has more than its share of heroes. The island isn’t particularly blessed with supernatural beings. Rather, as an island, there isn’t anyone else to call. On any given Sunday, plumbers, electricians, and propane deliverymen can be heroes. When the bathroom is afloat in brown water, all of those names in Hyannis and Mashpee aren’t going to get here soon enough to prevent a biohazard superfund site. With visitors accustomed to on-time delivery chains and platinum-level service, the “emergencies” can come fast and furious. One of our island landscaping heroes got a 7 am Sunday phone call because a sprinkler wasn’t covering all of the lawn.

In Larsen Park, in Sconset, you are where you are supposed to be. You might be midway through a bike ride, treating the grandkids, or self-medicating out of a hangover, but you are needed nowhere else but right here and right now. The news, the gossip, and the sports scores are best found in print, preferably the New York Times or Post. No Candy needs Crushing, and no Birds are Angry. For most of us, time hiccups and skips in the God granted blue of an August sky over Sconset. For our unlucky heroes, it remains an interrupted hope.

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to the public today. As a result, Triple Eight Vodka was the first product to flow into bottles from their tiny outdoor operation. It is made from organically grown corn, triple distilled, and blended with ultra-pure sand-filtered island water from well number 888.

Award-winning rum, gin, bourbon, and other expressions of their single malt Notch have since been added to their extensive menu. Their long list of libations are distributed to twelve states and counting, all thanks to the island, its visitors, and the hard work of the three founding families.

Get yourself there by car because there’s plenty of parking (though the lot does fill), by bike because bike paths will take you the whole way, or take advantage of their free shuttle. The Cisco Van will take you and your friends straight to the party from noon to 6:30 pm daily during peak season. Pickup is in front of Visitor Services at 23 Federal Street.

Upon arriving, follow the sounds of music and laughter and find yourself inside. Grab a flagship Whale’s Tale Pale Ale, a new favorite like the grapefruit Gripah, or any one of their rotating brews available only in the Taproom. Not a beer drinker? No problem. They’re aways mixing up classic and custom cocktails that will please any palate. And of course, find the wine that started it all.

Just three years ago in 2018, what some thought would be big changes came to Cisco. Craft Beer Alliance, a publicly-traded beer-brewing and distribution company headquartered in Portland, Oregon, bought the brewery for a sum of 23 million dollars. Written into the terms of sale ensured that the original Nantucket brewery would remain in the hands of Dean and Melissa Long, Randy and Wendy Hudson, and Jay Harman. A lot of things change on Nantucket, but Cisco Brewers won’t soon be one of them.

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5:30 to 6:30 PM - DSC Moana The Dreamland, 17 S. Water St. Tickets at 508-228-1784 or NantucketDreamland.org 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older.

508-228-7037 or ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 to 8 PM - Art Reception to Celebrate Artists Tom Meyer and Richard Hagerty See the creative visions of Richard Hagerty and the “outsider” visions of Thomas Meyer in a special show called VISIONARIES. In The Gallery at Four India Street, 4 India Street. Show continues through August 20. TheGalleryNantucket.com 6:30 PM - White Heron Theatre presents Peter and the Starcatcher “This play is a spectacle - brilliant costumes, singing, dancing, pirate ships and great storytelling... at the end you’ll feel a bit wistful about time spent as a child imagining great adventures.” This live theatrical adventure is presented by White Heron Theatre Company, 5 North Water Street. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or at WhiteHeronTheatre.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 7:30 PM - Mamma Mia! If you love ABBA, you’ll adore this live theater production by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket on the outdoor stage at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org or 508-228-4305 7:30 PM - Free Sneak Peek at Carrie the Musical and Mixtape White Heron Student Company presents a sneak peek at their 2021 performances of CARRIE THE MUSICAL and MIXTAPE on the stage at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy free musical theatre! Raindate August 7 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. No Reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Drive In: Caddyshack Movie at The Dreamland Drive In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Bri Guy Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595

Fun & prizes with scavenger hunt, photo contest, & drawing contest. Instructions on MariaMitchell.org

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Famous designers are featured in talks, forums, moderated panel discussions, and much more, plus some fun gatherings for ticket holders. Tickets at NHA.org 7:30 to 8:30 AM - Yoga on the Bandstand at Children’s Beach Children’s Yoga, Circus Yoga, Dance(sing) with Marjory Trott. Harbor View Way 8 to 9 AM - ACK Clean Team The Clean Team is a group dedicated to keep our island free of litter. Meet at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. or out-of-town at the Driving Range at Miacomet Golf. Rain or shine.

8 AM to 8 PM - Park Picnic Basket Enjoy a picnic at one of Nantucket’s beautiful parks with Easy Street Cantina’s new Park Picnic Basket. Choice of Basil Chicken, Turkey Club or BLT with a cookie, chips, & bottled beverage packed fresh to-go in a picnic box. Call ahead to order. Easy Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 9 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse Stroll through the Atheneum’s new StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse, by Ava Lindstrom, offers friendship, humor, & gentle heartache in one dog walk. This book is for anyone who loves an old, slow dog. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street.

9:30 to 10 AM - Meet the Animals The Science Museum is home to frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects that you can safely touch in this unique program. $15 (MMA members $10) Registration required at 508-228-9198 or MariaMitchell.org 9:30 to 11 AM - Farmer’s Market Walk & Cooking Demonstration Join Chef Greg of Nantucket Culinary to walk the Sustainable Nantucket Farmers & Artisans Market, meet local purveyors, learn about the island’s food systems, & shop for the best of the season. After, Chef Greg will present a brief culinary demo at the Corner Classroom featuring the haul. $15 at cornertablenantucket.com.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com continued on page 27

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10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10 AM - NanPuppets at Children’s Beach Grab a picnic lunch & head to Children’s Beach for a performance of Lizza Obremski’s Nanpuppets to delight all ages. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Centre & Main Sts by brick bank 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 10 AM - Bench Talk at the Hostetler Gallery Join artist Michael Rich and Susan Hostetler for coffee and conversation at the Hostetler Gallery, 42 Centre Street.

10 AM to 4 PM - Gresham Jewelry Trunk Show Stop by Murray’s Toggery Shop at 62 Main Street to view and shop for the ultimate in summer adornment.

10 AM to 6 PM - Sara Campbell Sidewalk Sale Don’t miss the deep discounts you can enjoy at this annual summer event hosted

by Sara Campbell at her shop at 5 South Beach Street.

10:30 to 11:30 AM - DSC Moana Live Theatre at The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. Tickets at 508-228-1784 or NantucketDreamland.org 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk thru Nantucket’s past & hear of the rise & fall of whaling and the impacts the island’s economy had on social & racial aspects of Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Tickets at front desk. Again at 1:30 PM 10:30 AM - Closing Keynote Design Talk with Corey Damen Jenkins A live, in-person presentation with keynote speaker Corey Damen Jenkins in conversation with Chesie Breen. Jenkins mixes vivid colors with layered patterns to create architecturally inspired spaces that are polished, inventive, & unexpected.

Talk starts at 11 am in the White Elephant Ballroom. Just a few tickets left at press-time at nha.org A Nantucket by Design event 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Nat Philbrick Meet island author and historian Nate Philbrick as he signs copies of his book at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 MitchellsBookCorner.com 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Marlinspike: Make It - Take It, Advanced Seamanship Splicing Marlinspike is the art of working with rope. Splicing 2 lines, eye splicing & end splicing will be taught by Tall Ship Lynx mariners. For advanced, materials are available to create a dog leash. Register at museum@eganmaritime.org Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org

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11 AM - Nantucket Island Tours Enjoy an island tour in a new, climate-controlled bus. Friendly local tour guides take you away from downtown to enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty. Tickets $30 at Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm.

11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 2 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Aldous Collins at Cisco Brewers Live music by Aldous Collins at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5 PM - Live Music at the Crown Live Music with Sean Lee at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595 5:30 to 6:30 PM - DSC Moana Live Theatre at The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. Tickets at 508-228-1784 or NantucketDreamland.org 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older.

508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6:30 PM - Polpis Harbor Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout As the sun sets over Nantucket Harbor & Coatue, learn from Guide Peter Brace how geological forces formed Nantucket & Polpis Harbors & about salt marsh ecosystem in the harbors & conservation efforts. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 continued on page 28

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7:30 PM - A Grand Night for Singing this fresh take on the Rodgers & Hammerstein canon was conceived by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie. Live theater presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket on the outdoor stage at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org or at 508-228-4305.

8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. No Reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Drive In: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Movie at The Dreamland Drive In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Mikey Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595

SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 MARIA MITCHELL’S 203RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EVENTS Fun & prizes with scavenger hunt, photo contest, & drawing contest. Instructions on MariaMitchell.org 7:30 to 9 AM - Free Run with President Cormac of Nantucket Conservation Foundation Join Nantucket Conservation Foundation President & CEO Cormac Collier for a middle moors run stopping off at beautiful vistas & interesting ecological sites along the way. Masks will be required at the start and end of the run and when six feet of separation is not possible. Low impact run for all levels. Sign up at info@nantucketconservation.org .

8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, but their groves & small forests are broken up by meadows of wildflowers.

508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 AM to 8 PM - Park Picnic Basket Enjoy a picnic at one of Nantucket’s beautiful parks with Easy Street Cantina’s new Park Picnic Basket. Choice of Basil Chicken, Turkey Club or BLT with a cookie, chips, & bottled beverage packed fresh to-go in a picnic box. Call ahead to order. Easy Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 9 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse Stroll through the Atheneum’s new StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse, by Ava Lindstrom, offers friendship, humor, & gentle heartache in one dog walk. This book is for anyone who loves an old, slow dog. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Centre & Main Sts by brick bank 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 10 AM to 6 PM - Sara Campbell Sidewalk Sale Don’t miss the deep discounts you can enjoy at this annual summer event hosted

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by Sara Campbell at her shop at 5 South Beach Street.

10:30 to 11:30 AM - DSC Moana Live Theatre at The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. Tickets at 508-228-1784 or NantucketDreamland.org 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk thru Nantucket’s past & hear of the rise & fall of whaling and the impacts the island’s economy had on social & racial aspects of Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Tickets at front desk. Again at 1:30 PM 11 AM - Nantucket Island Tours Enjoy an island tour in a new, climate-controlled bus. Friendly local tour guides take you away from downtown to enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty. Tickets $30 at Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm.

11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 1:30 to 3 PM - Porch Concert Series: Nick Davies and Ivy Ringel The Nantucket Community Music Center and the Nantucket Atheneum are partnering to present a series of six concerts on the Weezie Library for Children porch.

Bring a chair or a blanket and settle in for some live music by local musicians.

Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 2 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot, see & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3 to 6 PM - Live Music by Bonus Cat at Cisco Brewers Live music by Bonus Cat at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5:30 to 6:30 PM - DSC Moana Live Theatre at The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. Tickets at 508-228-1784 or NantucketDreamland.org 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older.

508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 PM - Children’s Beach Bandstand Concert: Chris Hanson Music and fun at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 6:15 PM - Smith’s Point Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout See an amazing sunset at the westernmost extremity of Nantucket in sight of Tuckernuck Island. Walk back on the beach under the rising moon & stars, and maybe take a dip in the ocean if you’re game. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. No Reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Drive In: Field of Dreams Movie at The Dreamland Drive In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org

MONDAY, AUGUST 9 MARIA MITCHELL’S 203RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EVENTS Fun & prizes with scavenger hunt, photo contest, & drawing contest. Instructions on MariaMitchell.org continued on page 44

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Altar Rock (via Polpis) 6 miles Quidnet 7.5 miles Surfside 3.5 miles

Madaket 6.75 miles Siasconset (via Polpis) 10.5 miles Wauwinet 9 miles

Monomoy 2 miles Smith Point 7 miles

Crosswinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at the Airport The Faregrounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Fairgrounds Rd. Nantucket Bake Shop . . . . . . . . . . . 17 1/2 Old South Rd. Nantucket Cottage Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Prospect St. Nantucket Pool & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Hanabea Ln. Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. . 158 Polpis Rd. Souza's Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Trotter’s Lane The UPS Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Old South Rd. Theatre Workshop . . . . . . . performing at Bartlett’s Farm

Eel Point 6 miles Sankaty Lighthouse 9.5 miles Tom Nevers Head 6.5 miles

Approximate distances, in miles to various locations of Nantucket Island from Main Street and Orange Street (Pacific National Bank)

41° 17' 30" Latitude by 70° 05' 30" Longitude ~ The winter population is approximately 11,000

2021 PHOTO CONTEST . . . . . . . . . . . . All over the island ACK Eats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . delivery island-wide Arrowhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Wampanoag Way Artists Association Visual Arts . . . . . . . . . . 24 Amelia Dr. Bartlett's Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. Bistro at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Nobadeer Farm Rd. Call Nantucket . . . . . . . . (phone App) All over the island Cisco Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. . . . . . . . . Wauwinet Rd.

Airport 3.5 miles Quaise 3.5 miles Squam 8.5 miles

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Island Fun & Shopping 508-422-7466

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

Shearwater Excursions 508-228-7037 We specialize in boat tours for all ages Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Call or visit us on Straight Wharf for your Island Adventure We are a family run business and were voted 2021 Best Sea Adventures of Cape Cod and the Islands and Best EcoTour from Yankee Magazine. We offer Oyster Farm Tours, Cocktail Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Sunset Cruises, and more. Private chartering options are available on all our boats. Visit our website for details. shearwaterexcursions.com

Blue Beetle

Open Daily. Visit us in the store & online!

Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.

• FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO RIDE THE WAVE •

YEAR ROUND SERVICE

MID-ISLAND LOOP.....$2 1/1- 5/16 every 30 mins. 7am to 9pm, 5/17-6/20 and 9/7-10/11 every 30 mins. 7am to 11:30pm; 6/21-9/6 every 15 mins. 7am to midnight

MIACOMET LOOP.....$2 1/1- 5/16 every 30 mins. 7am to 9pm, 5/17-6/20 and 9/7-10/11 every 30 mins. 7am to 11:30 pm; 6/21-9/6 every 20 mins. 7am to midnight

SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH RD.....$3 1/1-5/16, 5/17-6/20 and 9/7-10/11 7:15am to 11:15pm every 60 minutes; 6/21-9/6 7:15am to midnight every 60 minutes.

SEASONAL SERVICE MADAKET ROUTE.....$3, 5/28-6/20 & 9/7-9/12, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins; 6/21-9/6 every 30 mins.

AIRPORT ROUTE.....$3, 5/28-9/6 10am-10pm every 30 mins., also servicing the Park & Ride Lot at 2 Fairgrounds Road, 7am-10pm.

SCONSET VIA MILESTONE RD.....$3, 6/14-9/6 7:15am-7:15pm, every 60 mins.

SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$3, 6/21-9/6 10am-6pm, 80 mins.

SURFSIDE BEACH.....$3, 6/21-9/6 10am-6pm, every 40 mins.

PARK & RIDE LOTS ARE AVAILABLE ALONG THE ROUTES:

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living.

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

Commonwealth

WITHOUT NOTICE; HOWEVER, UPDATES ARE PROVIDED AT WWW.NRTAWAVE.COM, ON ALL BUSES AND AT THE GREENHOUND BUILDING. PLEASE BE ASSURED, THE NRTA IS TAKING ALL THE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO KEEP OUR PASSENGERS AND EMPLOYEES SAFE. FREQUENT DAILY CLEANING AND SANITIZING CONTINUES TO BE OUR PRIORITY.

JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$2, 6/21-9/6 10am-6pm, every 30 mins.

Apparel & Accessories

Open Daily Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

Subject to change without notice WITH THE UNCERTAINTY OF IMPACTS FROM COVID-19, THE 2021 SCHEDULES REPRESENT THE DESIRED LEVEL OF SERVICE THAT WE TYPICALLY PROVIDE TO THE COMMUNITY BUT MAY NOT REFLECT THE EXACT SERVICES OFFERED. PUBLISHED SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Adventure / Eco-Tours

Nantucket Walkabout

508.680.1399 12 Oak Street

The Muse-44 Surfside Rd • NHS-10 Surfside Rd • Faregrounds (7a-5p)-27 Fairgrounds Rd Nantucket Middle School 6/28-8/26, Anna Drive Stop • 2 Fairgrounds Rd Half fares: 65+, individuals with disabilities, veterans & active military personnel. Children 6 and under ride free.

Change is given in the form of a voucher for future rides only, drivers do not make change.

1,3, & 7-day passes may be purchased aboard all buses, long term passes are available at the NRTA office.

Passes provide unlimited rides for the duration of the pass.

Downtown Bus Stops: Madaket and Jetties – Broad Street (in front of the Whaling Museum); Mid-Island, Miacomet, Sconset via Old South Rd and Milestone Road – Washington Street, Greenhound Site; Airport, Surfside and Sconset via Polpis Road – Washington Street.

Designated stops are conveniently located along the routes-look for grey posts with blue stripes.

All buses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible. For complementary paratransit service and TDD call (508) 325-7516.

Bus Information (508) 325-7516, 508-325-9571. Riders Guides are available at NRTA Office 20R South Water St, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main St., the Greenhound Building at the downtown bus stop on Washington Street, on all buses and at downtown stops. Information and amenities are available at the Greenhound Building on Washington Street open daily. Hours are subject to change. Covid-19 may impact the opening of the building.

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

High Speed Ferry

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

Island Cashmere Open Daily Cashmere, accessories, shoes

508-228-7611 32 Centre Street

In addition to the most beautiful cashmere sweaters and accessories made from the finest Scottish yarns, ISLAND CASHMERE offers an extensive collection of French Sole shoes, Peace of Cloth pants, Fabrizio Gianni Jeans, “Pure Linen” shirts, and our unique “Hampton” leather bags imported directly from Italy.

Joy West Collection Open Daily Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions

508-325-4400 14 S. Water Street

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

The Love Shack by Lola Open daily on the Wharf & 24/7 online Love Shack apparel, hats, and home goods

10 Old South Wharf

THE LOVE SHACK is located right in the heart of Nantucket’s boat basin and it is home to our entire collection of LOLA jewelry. Here you can see, touch and layer all of our pendants, chains, and bracelets that LOLA offers. It is also our inspiration for our Love Shack apparel and home goods which include t-shirts, candles, hats, glassware – everything you need that is perfect for your very own Love Shack! lolacompany.com

Made on Nantucket Open Daily from 11 am A unique collection of apparel, gifts, jewelry, & art

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508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

Karin Sheppard’s gorgeous handwoven shawls, scarves, and more are back on Old South Wharf at MADE ON NANTUCKET. In addition to apparel and more by Island Weaves, this island shop also offers a unique selection of CAJ Designs for adults and children by Kathleen A. Duncombe.

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Reservations strongly recommended

Straight Wharf | Nantucket 508.228.3949 Visit us online for schedules, travel alerts & specials

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Island Fun & Shopping These hand-decorated repurposed denim shorts, jeans, jean skirts, and jackets are unique and stunning. This shop also has cozy multi-colored and textured Neck Candy Scarves — all made on Nantucket by Kathleen A. Duncombe. madeonnantucket.net

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Open Daily Classic & Up-to-Date Clothing for Men, Women, & Children

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, home of the original Nantucket Reds collections. Nantucket Reds are made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For decades these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. Their Nantucket Reds collection features items made exclusively in the USA. Stop by and see their expansive ladies department and experience multilevel recreational shopping. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. MURRAY’S is here for all of your retail needs!

Nantucketreds.com

Sara Campbell

508-680-1626

Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE AUGUST 5 to 8 Celebrating Made in the USA every day!

5 South Beach St.

All year long SARA CAMPBELL offers color and detail to a woman’s wardrobe with her beautiful silhouettes of dresses and sportswear, but when summer arrives – it’s time to play! Fun beachwear, accessories, jewelry, and other seaside essentials are available in her chic shop.

Our apparel is proudly made in the USA! Visit SARA CAMPBELL at 5 South Beach to find the perfect look … see you soon! shop.saracampbell.com

Seconds Shop

508-228-6677 32 Sparks Avenue

Mon-Fri from 10 to 6 and Sat & Sun from 11 to 5 Proceeds benefit Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center

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 the new Cumberland Farms), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, and more. There’s an everchanging 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.

FairwindsCenter.org/shop

Serenella 44

508-690-3400 44 Centre Street

Open daily 10AM to 6PM Casa, Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Apothecary

SERENELLA 44 is the exciting new retail concept by Leslee Shupe that blends the best of international high fashion and artisanal design. Leslee has scanned the globe and curated a focused selection of the season’s must-haves in ready-to-wear and accessories, in addition, experience our fresh take on tableware, home accents, and modern apothecary treasures for Serenella Casa. Experience the international exploration with collections from Bulgari, Cabana Capri Gstaad, Collectiva Concepión, Eli Halili, Emporio Le Sirenuse, Juan de Dios x Moye, La Double J, Massimo Alba, Santa Maria Novella, Sensi Studio, and more. serenellausa.com

Serenella Nantucket Open daily 10AM to 6PM Ready-to-Wear & Accessories

508-228-3400 9B South Beach Street

Consistently voted Best of Boston and heralded by Elle Magazine as one of the top 50 boutiques in the world, SERENELLA has been on a mission to offer the best of ready-to-wear and accessories from A-list designers including Barrie, Bottega Veneta, Giambattista Valli, Giorgio Armani, Marlo Laz, Marni, Missoni, Patou, Thom Browne, Victoria Beckham, Wales Bonner, and more. serenellausa.com

Artists & Galleries

Artists Association of Nantucket

LONG HOT SUMMER Gallery Show thru Aug. 16 Light of Day online show thru August 21 Gallery & Online Exhibits

The mission of the ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET is to foster the visual arts on Nantucket. They create a vibrant arts community by promoting, supporting, and encouraging the work of Nantucket artists, providing educational programs in the arts, and preserving the legacy of Nantucket artists. Stay in touch at nantucketarts.org for our schedule of downtown Gallery Exhibits as well as classes and workshops at our Visual Arts Center on Amelia Drive.

Visit our online gallery at sales.nantucketarts.org to view regularly changing exhibitions of fresh, original artwork from our iconic Nantucket artists. nantucketarts.org

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

offers 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

Gallery at Four India

508-228-8509 Special show with Tom Meyer + guest artist Richard Hagerty - ART RECEPTION from 6-8pm August 6 upstairs at 4 India Street A fine selection of art & art glass.

THE GALLERY AT FOUR INDIA is an exhibition gallery that offers the collector an tranquil space to browse through fine collections of art. The Gallery also represents some of the finest contemporary artists known for their traditional realism. Don’t miss their stunning display of art glass by internationally known artists, including Robert Dane and his wine, water, and rock glasses and his vase collection for special gifts. THE GALLERY AT FOUR INDIA is featuring a new show called VISIONARIES, featuring Tom Meyer with guest artist Richard Hagerty. Don’t miss this double-feature at GALLERY AT FOUR INDIA on display through August 20! thegallerynantucket.com

Hostetler Gallery

740-591-8180 Opening Reception on Friday, August 6, 6-8pm featuring artist Michael Rich 42 Centre St Gallery open daily with sculpture & art of David Hostetler and other featured artists

Located in beautiful downtown Nantucket, HOSTETLER GALLERY proudly exhibits the exquisite work of professional artists. JOIN US FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 for the OPENING RECEPTION of a show featuring abstracts by MICHAEL RICH. The sculpture, prints, and paintings of David Hostetler, abstract oil paintings, photography and more are on display. Hostetler’s bronzes are located throughout downtown. Exotic and American species are used in his wood sculpture— the largest being 13 feet tall. Art in the downtown gallery ranges from intimate small formats to monumental. David Hostetler’s art has been a presence on Nantucket since the late 1970s.

DavidHostetler.com, hostetlergallery.com

Ireland Galleries

508-228-1907 Open Daily & at the Saturday Market downtown 13 Old South Wharf Jewelry, handbags, beachwear, & Lorene Ireland’s gorgeous sculpture & art

Shop the window on Old South Wharf. If you’re a lover of the arts, even if you’re not an artist yourself, then this is the place for you too! There’s always something new at IRELAND GALLERIES... paintings, sculpture, and Lorene Ireland’s world-famous mosaics and shell designs. Come check out the internationally acclaimed mosaic and shell artwork of Lorene Ireland, winner of World of Wearable Art!

Made on Nantucket Open Daily from 11 am Handcrafted Gifts exclusively at Made on Nantucket

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily online. For over three decades, Greg’s original oil and watercolor paintings have captured the image and spirit of Nantucket. The gallery also

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

Don’t miss MADE ON NANTUCKET’s collection of pre-owned Nantucket art. We also have paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Andrew Jackson, Sam Lyon, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Kathleen Duncombe, Buzz Williams, and Marion W. Pearson. You’ll love the unique cellography and seaglass jewelry by Michelle Jhingoor. We have a stunning collection of original silk screens and framed mini-offset litho prints by Donn Russell. Jewelry Kathleen A. Duncombe and other designers. Back again this season is work by Anne S. Terry. We also have Island Weaves beautiful handwoven shawls, scarves, rugs, and more

by Karin Sheppard. See our largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn). madeonnantucket.net

Susan Lister Locke Gallery

508-228-2132 Open Daily.

28A Easy Street Art Reception 5-7:30pm on August 6 featuring Upsculptor Cindy Pease Roe Art and Inspired, Creative Jewelry

Susan Lister Locke is an artist and jewelry designer living on Nantucket. First noted for her custom hand engraved Signet rings crafted in high karat gold, she went on to work directly with metal, incorporating designs with colorful & rare gemstones. Her Nantucket Sign Collection™ features a series of iconic Town signs with 34 favorite Nantucket areas, beaches and businesses that are fashioned as charms, cufflinks, & belt buckles. The Nantucket Sign Collection™ also includes her hand-engraved quarterboard bracelets in silver & gold as well as her Nantucket in Diamonds™ map of the island. Visit her gallery at 28A Easy Street & follow her on Instagram @susanlisterlocke susanlisterlocke.com

508-228-0294 19 Washington St.

August 5-11, 2021

Cape Cod 5 Open Monday-Saturday Banking windows are open

Banking 888-225-4636 Locations at 112 Pleasant Street & Zero Main Street

We at CAPE COD FIVE are deeply committed to the communities we serve. Our dedication to serving our neighbors and local businesses and earning our customers’ trust every day has remained the same since our founding in 1855. We focus on continuously evolving to be our customers’ trusted financial partner in a rapidly changing world, offering digital tools, accessibility and sound guidance and insight to help our customers navigate their unique journeys. capecodfive.com

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Island Fun & Shopping Bath & Body - Skin & Body Care

The Verdant Maiden

508.901.5781 2 Union Street, 2nd Floor

Open Tues-Sat. from 11 am to 5 pm Personal Care & Wellness - Organic Skin & Body Care

THE VERDANT MAIDEN is focused on providing a more holistic and sustainable option for the personal care products we use every day. Shop a curated selection of goods ranging from whole-body skin and hair care products to nourishing wellness teas and tinctures. Follow @theverdantmaiden on social media #2UNIONNANTUCKET theverdantmaiden.com

Beach & Pool Toys & Accessories

Nantucket Pool & Spa

508-228-2235 Open Daily 1 Hanabea Lane, off Old South Rd Sand & Pool Toys, Exercise Equipment, Floats, & More

Swim on over to NANTUCKET POOL & SPA CENTER at 1 Hanabea Lane off of Old South Road to see our new sand and pool toys. We also have diving games, sandcastle kits, life vests, exercise equipment, floats, and more! We have your favorite brands and amazing deals on our Clearance Rack. facebook.com/nantucketpools

Beach Fun

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Visit Nantucket’s best beaches!

Open Daily 9am to sunset — Permits Required

508-228-5646 Call ahead to check conditions.

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

You’ve come to Nantucket to relax — now visit the best beaches on the island at the CoskataCoatue 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 and savannah of red cedar – the largest of its kind in New England – which offer shelter to deer. At the beachfront, watch for horseshoe crabs advancing in extremely slow motion, seals basking in the sun, and shorebirds skittering above the surf line.

Over-sand vehicle permits are required: you can purchase them online at www.thetrustees.org/permits Rental jeep day passes available at the rental site & day passes available for personal 4x4 vehicles. thetrustees.org/ccwr

Cook’s Cycle

Bike Rentals

Open Daily Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service

Nantucket’s bike shop for all of your vacation needs.... here at Cook’s Cycles Nantucket we have all of the latest bikes and accessories for your beach runs, brewery tours, and beyond.

Our selection of new bikes in a convenient downtown Nantucket location (just a 2-minute walk from Steamboat Wharf) is great for a day of cycling. Nantucket is known for its many bike paths and trails. Whether you want to ride to Jetties Beach for a swim or take in the sights of the Sconset Loop, Cooks Cycles has the bikes for you and your family. Moped & Jeep rentals, too! cookscyclesnantucket.com

Easy Riders Bicycles

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

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 Mongoose bicycles, as well as retrostyle Schwinn Cruisers, and accessories in a variety of styles...They have the right bicycle for all of your adventures. NEW FOR 2021: ELECTRIC BIKES. EASY RIDERS has a safe & convenient bike path location at 65 Surfside Road. easyridersbikerentals.com

Nantucket Bike Shop Open daily 8 am to 6 pm Bike, scooter, & 4 x 4 rentals

508-228-1999; 800-770-3088 Steamboat Wharf

NANTUCKET BIKE SHOP, at their convenient location on Steamboat Wharf, offers quality bike and scooter rentals for the entire family. We offer for rent SPECIALIZED, GIANT, and KYMCO hybrid and mountain bikes as well as Specialized Fat Boy bikes, Specialized Electric Bikes, and KidZTandems. Stop by, pick up a map, and rent from a wide selection of new equipment that will take you to your destination and back. We are open seven days a week from 8 am to 6 pm and accept all major credit cards. nantucketbikeshop.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

Harvey A Young’s Bicycle Shop” started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business

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to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with over 90 years in business, the 4th generation is running YOUNG’S. The Young family and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket. Their fleet of CANNONDALE and TREK bikes are well maintained, so you and your family can have a safe and enjoyable bike ride around the island.

YOUNG’S also rents cars and Jeeps. Check out their website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff, so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”. Reservations & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com

Books & Publications

CALL NANTUCKET

FREE DOWNLOAD - Nantucket’s searchable phone book app The island’s “Little Black Book”

508-228-9165 ext. 110 CallNantucket.com

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

508-228-9165 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

Nantucket’s oldest & largest guide In print, online, on your cell phone

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 @nantucketinsider, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter — look for the link at the top of Nantucket.net Yesterdaysisland.com

Bookstores

Mitchell’s Book Corner

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

Open Daily: Support Your Local Book Store!

See the calendar for our upcoming book signings

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

Nantucket Bookworks

508-228-4000 25 Broad Street

Open Daily: Support Your Local Book Store!

Books, chocolates, & unique gifts

508-228-0800 6 So. Beach Street, next to Affordable Rentals

open daily Bike Rentals, Sales, Service - NEW: Electric Bikes

August 5-11, 2021

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. If the items are in stock we can offer next business day island home delivery for a small fee. We also are happy to ship anywhere in the US. For books, shop nantucketbookpartners.com. Order online anytime or call 6 for curbside pickup 7 days a week of books and items on our shelves now.

BOOKWORKS is open daily. nantucketbookworks.com

Buses

NRTA See display ad for times and routes Year-Round Bus Routes

508-228-7025 Face coverings are required on all routes

RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, and points in between.

Access real time information bus locations and estimated arrival at your stop from your computer or internet enabled cell phone at live.nrtawave.com. Service is provided year-round on select routes and thru mid-October on seasonal routes. See our schedule on nrtawave.com for complete information Fares are $2 or $3 depending on route, half fare for 65 & older, persons with disabilities, veterans, and active military personnel. Exact change is recommended or a future ride change card will be issued. Short term passes are available.

Routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. See nrtawave.com for current details. nrtawave.com

Cannabis Accessories

Gray Lady Smoke Shop See AckGrayLady.com for hours Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for the largest selection of fine cigars and handmade accessories, featuring handmade glass from the Sandwich Glass Museum. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your beach day or walk around town, recommendations or unique gifts, or a cigar bar to make your island celebration a little more special, we are here to meet your needs. Call or come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street, just a cobblestone’s throw from Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren.

AckGrayLady.com

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Car Rentals 508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street

Open daily Cars, jeeps, mopeds

AFFORDABLE RENTALS can help make your visit on Nantucket more complete. With their cars, 4x4s, vans, and mopeds, you will have access to all parts of the island: Great Point, Wauwinet, Coatue, Squam, ‘Sconset, Madaket, and more. Explore to your heart’s content in a vehicle from AFFORDABLE RENTALS, open daily at 6 South Beach Street. Call ahead for reservations. All major credit cards accepted. affrentals.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

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

Endeavor Sailing Excursions Private Charters. Per Person Fares Pleasure sailing

Nantucket Blue Moon Charters Sunset, Morning, Afternoon, Custom Half & Full Day Sails Nantucket Luxury Sailing Charters

508-241-7245 Book your sail online

Sail Nantucket Harbor and Sound aboard our 70-foot luxury sailing yacht. Toast the sunset in our private cockpit and see Nantucket’s historic waterfront. From our spacious and sturdy deck you will feel the wind in her sails, pass Brant Point Light, sea, and wildlife, and “all the sights and sounds come alive...” Come aboard! Captain Kent and First Mate Jacqueline welcome you to a truly “Once in a Blue Moon” experience. nantucketbluemooncharters.com

Shearwater Excursions

508-228-7037

Call or visit us on Straight Wharf for your Island Adventure Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Sunset Cruise, & more We are a family run business and were voted 2021 Best Sea Adventures of Cape Cod and the Islands and Best EcoTour from Yankee Magazine. We offer Oyster Farm Tours, Cocktail Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Sunset Cruises, and more. Private chartering options are available on all our boats. Visit our website for details. shearwaterexcursions.com

Children’s Clothing & Accessories

Murray’s Toggery Shop

Open Daily Classic & Up-to-Date Clothing for Kids of All Ages

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, home of the original Nantucket Reds collections. Nantucket Reds are made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For children, shoppers can find overalls, shorts, jumpers, hats, baby blankets, onesies, sweaters, and more. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted and offers functional yet stylish clothing and accessories for infants and children.

Nantucketreds.com

Gray Lady Smoke Shop See AckGrayLady.com for hours Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

Classes & Workshops

Artists Association of Nantucket Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm Classes & Workshops for all ages

Cigars 508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars and quality glass. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, around the corner from Ralph Lauren). Call to arrange a Cigar Bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event. AckGrayLady.com

508-228-0722 Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Amelia Drive hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, printmaking, textile art and mixed media. Our instructors are resident artists, AAN artist members and a variety of visiting artists who work in a range of mediums and bring a wealth of talent and experience to the program. Classes are designed for all levels of experience, from the novice to advanced and for all ages. nantucketarts.org

Concerts

Nantucket Musical Arts Society

508-228-1287

Adrian Daurov & Spencer Myer in Concert August 10 Free Meet the Artists: Monday, Aug 9 at 5 pm Box 897, Nantucket, MA 02554 Featuring Acclaimed Musicians The NANTUCKET MUSICAL ARTS SOCIETY continues to present its marvelous series of performances in its 61st consecutive season. Now’s the time to buy your season pass! All concerts will be in the First Congregational Church at 62 Centre Street, on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm). Series and individual tickets to concerts are available at the door, at The Antiques Depot at 2 S. Beach Street, or NMC at 56 Centre Street. Monday night “Meet the Artists” are free, informal gatherings at 5 pm in St. Paul’s Church at 20 Fair Street.

Come and listen to the artists talk about their lives and the program to be performed. nantucketmusicalartssociety.org

508-228-5585 Slip 1015, Straight Wharf

“Captain James Genthner shares his love of the Island with visitors aboard his sloop ENDEAVOR”—Ted Reinstein, CBS Good Day! Featured in Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England: “A cruise aboard the Endeavor is a lesson in beauty and local history.” “No one has done more to make sure that Nantucket’s maritime traditions are alive and well than Capt.

Jim Genthner,” Nat Philbrick, author In the Heart of the Sea. The ENDEAVOR sails daily at 10 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, and at sunset. They offer private charters, sailing celebrations. Gift certificates are available. Call for information and reservations. endeavorsailing.com

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Aunt Leah’s Fudge

Confections 508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

Free sample available: just ask!

Open for curbside

AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for almost 30 years on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you have a free sample, 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 Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries for taste testing. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. auntleahs.com

Contests

NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

Deadline is Sept. 12, 2021 See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net

508-228-9165 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

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 2021 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2021. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. Email your entries to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com or mail us a CD or thumb drive with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution.

You can even mail in your prints of Nantucket Island. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners. nantucket.net/photos/contests.php

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping

The UPS Store

508-325-8884 61 Old South Road

Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated

Nantucket’s UPS STORE is in spacious quarters at 61 Old South Road and offers a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Plenty off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Counseling

Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center

508-228-2689 Phone is answered 24/7 20 Vesper Lane, L-1 Gouin Village Donate to Fairwinds & have your portrait taken by a pro!

FOR EMERGENCIES, CALL 877-784-6273 or 911

FAIRWINDS — NANTUCKET’S COUNSELING CENTER provides confidential, quality professional care to adults and youth who seek mental health and addiction services. All are welcome,

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Island Fun & Shopping regardless of ability to pay. Call to schedule a remote appointment for outpatient therapy, substance misuse counseling, peer recovery coaching, therapeutic mentoring, medication management, and more. We serve more than 1,000 Nantucket individuals and families to help meet their goals and improve their quality of life. YOU ARE NOT ALONE: FAIRWINDS is always here for you. Donate to FAIRWINDS and have your portrait taken on Nantucket by a professional portrait photographer with 30 years of experience! Visit fairwindscenter.org and click on the camera icon to sign up for a portrait! fairwindscenter.org

Family Fun 508-228-0925 at Children’s Beach

Activities & Fun at Children’s Beach thru mid-August Fun & games for children and families

Children’s Beach, located at the end of Harbor View Way, is the perfect park for families and children. Through mid-August, the Town of Nantucket’s Culture & Tourism department sponsors fun for everyone. Yoga Monday-Saturday, puppet shows, and live music! See our display ad and visit our website for details. nantucket-ma.gov/childrensbeach

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

Day: 508-228-6655 Slip 14, Straight Wharf

Make sure you don’t miss the fishing while you’re here on Nantucket! The HERBERT T sport fishing boat will take you to where the blues are biting. Captain Fred Tonkin is an experienced fisherman and will provide you with all the equipment for up to six people to fish at one time.

He takes four 2-1/2-hour trips a day: 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm, and the fishing starts just 15 minutes from the dock. The HERBERT T is fully licensed and insured and is fully equipped electronically. While you’re on Nantucket, do as the islanders do - catch some blues! $125 per person. Private charters are also available for $550 - up to 6 persons. fishnantucket.net

Fitness

Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp

August 5 to 16, from 8-9 am Monday-Friday Strength Training, Team Exercises, and More

203-550-6767 register at Jetties Beach

For more than 20 years, fitness & lifestyle expert Tom Holland has led his original NANTUCKET BEACH FITNESS CAMP on the sands of the picturesque island of Nantucket. Held in early August, campers are led through a unique fitness program in the early morning Jetties Beach sunrise. Not a “boot camp,” [how hard is it to yell at people?] Tom prefers to call it an “Adult Gym Class,” providing a fun yet challenging workout tailored to each person’s personal fitness level—all levels welcome! Cardiovascular drills, strength training, abdominal work, flexibility, agility, and coordination games, & more make the training fun and effective. Tom also teaches while he trains, giving fitness, nutrition, and motivation tips throughout each workout. From the beginner exerciser to advanced athlete, Tom challenges each person to push his or her own personal limits. Camp size limited - register early to reserve your spot! teamholland.com

Furniture

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

Gifts

TM

774-325-5105 Gift Giving Made Easy! Open daily Open Daily at our location: 18 Federal Street Unique, salty-good gifts & products by small makers & artists

ACK 4170™ gift boutique features small makers and artists who create high-quality gifts, apparel, candles, home decor, artwork (paintings & photography), cards & stationery and Nantucket basket jewelry. Sail with us on Instagram at: ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170.

Voted “Gold” Best Nantucket Gift Shop (2019) & “Silver” Best Store for Home (2020) by Cape Cod Life magazine readers. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com ACK4170.com

Hill’s of Nantucket Open daily Unique & Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

508-228-1907 Open Daily 12 Old South Wharf See the internationally acclaimed mosaic & shell art of Lorene Ireland

This creative store on Old South Wharf is dedicated to unique jewelry and accessories.

NANTUCKET CHIC is a collaboration between Lorene and her daughter Natalie, an interior designer in New York City. This talented duo has stocked the store with bright and colorful purses and clutches, an extensive collection of jewelry, and unique clothes, scarves, and beach cover-ups.

508-680-1901 30B Main Street

Open Daily Distinctive Nantucket Gifts

At IT’S A SHORE THING, we are proud to carry products made in New England. Come in and browse through our wide selection of gifts including lotion, soaps, jewelry, pottery, antiques, housewares, tote bags, art, and home decor. You can find unusual gifts at all prices in A SHORE THING that you’ll find nowhere else! In our new location on Main Street.

Museum Shop at the Whaling Museum

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

Established in 1981, HILL’S combines the best of Nantucket for the art and gift seeker. G.S.

508-228-1894, ext. 138 11 Broad Street

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

24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000

508-825-8100 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.

Nantuckethospital.org

ACK 4170

Home Decor

TM

774-325-5105 Open daily Open Daily at our location: 18 Federal Street Unique, salty-good gifts & products by small makers & artists

ACK 4170™ gift boutique features small makers and artists who create high-quality gifts, apparel, candles, home decor, artwork (paintings & photography), cards & stationery and Nantucket basket jewelry. Sail with us on Instagram at: ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170.

Voted “Gold” Best Nantucket Gift Shop (2019) & “Silver” Best Store for Home (2020) by Cape Cod Life magazine readers. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com.

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond Thai House restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. arrowheadfurniture.com

ACK 4170

Ireland Galleries - Nantucket Chic

Open during museum hours: Mon-Sat 10am to 5pm NHA exclusives, gifts, apparel, books, home decor

Fishing Charters

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Hill Gallery and Hill’s of Nantucket offer fine art by Greg Hill and wonderful speciality gifts designed by this husband-and-wife team. Nantucket theme prints, note cards by Hill are their main focus. American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a unique gift gallery from HILL’S. gshill.com

It’s A Shore Thing

Family Activities @ Children’s Beach

Herbert T.

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Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond A.K. Diamond’s 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. www.arrowheadnursery.com arrowheadfurniture.com

Icarus & Co Open 10am to 6pm every day except Tuesday Jewelry and Home Decor

19 Old South Wharf

Take home your own piece of Nantucket with our exclusive collection of Nantucket beach stone jewelry. We transform local beach stones into stunning pieces of wearable art. You’ll also find other incredible handmade jewelry, unique ceramics, and local artwork. Follow us on Instagram for exclusive behind the scenes content @icarusandco and @nantucketbeachstones. Visit us on the Wharf 10am – 6pm. Closed on Tuesdays. icarusandco.com

Petty Folk Art & Carving Formerly Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

508-332-9925 or 508-619-7554 serving the Cape & Islands for 16 years

Folk artist Jean Petty and her brother David Perry specialize in custom handcarved quarterboards, business signs, & house numbers. They are responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100s of quarterboards that adorn the homes on Nantucket. They offer restoration of quarterboards, signs, and ship models. Restored the carving “Going on a Whale” at the Nantucket Whaling Museum in 2015. Visit them at www.pettyfolkartandcarving.com, see their show schedule and take a virtual tour: https://youtu.be/c95SYBE5RVg of some of their artwork available. Call or email all inquiries to jean@pettyfolkartandcarving.com pettyfolkartandcarving.com

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Island Fun & Shopping Home Media Systems

Jobe Systems

508-332-1508

Home Theatres, Sound Systems, Media Integration Today’s homes are complex: let JOBE help you simplify For 26 years JOBE SYSTEMS has offered homeowners the elegance and simplicity of discrete sound, quality lighting design, motorized shades, and hidden media systems. And with more than 12 years on Nantucket, JOBE SYSTEMS has been right here on-island to serve our valued island clients. Our award-winning custom electronics firm specializes in providing residential and commercial clients with lifestyle enhancing electronic systems utilizing a highly experienced team of in-house dedicated professionals that are certified and trained in their individual disciplines. Our goal is to ensure that JOBE SYSTEMS affords its customers the most intuitive, integrated, and easy-to-use custom lifestyle solutions available today that offer continuity of operation in multiple residences throughout the country when required. We’re located on Nantucket, and also have offices in Houston, Chicago, Vail/Aspen, New York, Palm Beach, and San Diego. jobesystems.com

Internet Guidebook

Insiders Guide to Nantucket

508-228-9165

Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

The island’s premier web portal Visit NANTUCKET.NET for a beach listing, photo galleries, maps, 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

Call Nantucket

Island Apps 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-todate and locally produced CALL NANTUCKET app. This app is free to download and easy to use. Both white pages and yellow pages are included. callnantucket.com

Blue Beetle

Jewelry

Open Daily Jewelry & Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living.

We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories 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 10am to 6pm every day except Tuesday Jewelry and Home Decor

19 Old South Wharf

Take home your own piece of Nantucket with our exclusive collection of Nantucket beach stone jewelry. We transform local beach stones into stunning pieces of wearable art. You’ll also find other incredible handmade jewelry, unique ceramics, and local artwork. Follow us on Instagram for exclusive behind the scenes content @icarusandco and @nantucketbeachstones. Visit us on the Wharf 10am – 6pm. Closed on Tuesdays. icarusandco.com

Jennifer Greenwood Jewelry Open Tues.-Sat. from 11am to 5pm Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind jewelry

508-901-9282 upstairs at 2 Union Street

You’ll find something extra special JENNIFER GREENWOOD’s downtown studio, upstairs at 2 Union Street. Each piece is a work of art using gems, geodes, agate, opals, and more. Earrings rings, pendants, and more, her style is new and hip, blended with classic looks, gorgeous natural materials, and traditional technique. For a one-of-a-kind gift for yourself or someone you love, head up the steps under the 2 Union Street sign just a few steps off Main Street to JENNIFER GREENWOOD JEWELRY. @jennifergreenwoodjewelry

Jessica Hicks Nantucket

508-414-1330 Open for the season 2 Union St, next to Ralph Lauren Featured in “The Perfect Couple” by Elin Hilderbrand

Jessica Hicks started by selling her pieces at high-profile Nantucket boutiques and also

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welcomed clientele into her home to see her latest designs. When her pieces started appearing on Hollywood’s hottest stylistas, including Halle Berry, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Eva Longoria, the business quickly grew. Jessica opened her own boutique: JESSICA HICKS Nantucket, now at 2 Union Street, just steps off of Main Street. Driven by form and pattern, Jessica Hicks’ jewelry designs are at once geometric and organic. Her silver, gold,and gemstone collections incorporate both classic and unexpected motifs, able to meld with diverse personal styles.

Jessica hand crafts each piece in her studio on Nantucket Island.

JessicaHicks.com

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket Open daily Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

jewelersgallery.com 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 such leading goldsmiths as Ronald Pearson, Michael Good, Thomas Kruskal, and others.

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.

Land of Lulo Open Tues-Fri 10am to 4pm & Sun noon to 4pm Handcrafted Bohemian Jewelry & Accessories

347.362.2000 upstairs at 2 Union Street

LAND of LULO is an experience of handcrafted treasures and intentional jewelry based upon ritualistic impressions with ethnic and organic inspired elements. Land of Lulo’s one-of-a-kind pieces convey the energy of talismans. The collection, both fierce and playful,represents a coherent and thoughtful composition. Come check it out and leave inspired. You’ll also find LAND OF LULO at Sustainable Nantucket’s Artisans & Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8:30am to 12:30 pm.

LandofLulo.com

The Love Shack by Lola Open daily on the Wharf & 24/7 online 10 Old South Wharf Handcrafted sterling pendants, bracelets, jewelry, t-shirts, candles & more!

THE LOVE SHACK is welcoming back customers to their shop on Old South Wharf. AND your favorite items are also available online at lolacompany.com LOLA™ designs and creates beautiful sterling jewelry with inspirational messages on the back marking important moments in peoples lives. With more than 30 pendant designs varying in size and gorgeous colors, creating your own look is endless and addicting. THE LOVE SHACK is home to our entire jewelry collection and is inspiration for our apparel, candles, hats, and more. Everything you need for your very own Love Shack! lolacompany.com

Made on Nantucket Open Daily from 11 am A unique collection of jewelry, apparel, gifts, & art

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

Just in at MADE ON NANTUCKET are a gorgeous collections of estate Native American jewelry and estate sterling silver Mexican jewelry with mother-of-pearl and abalone. Unique earrings, necklaces, bracelets, belt buckles — all at prices that will delight you! See our largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. In addition, MADE ON NANTUCKET has Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen A. Duncombe, Michelle Jhingoor, Sarah Hutton, Sage Belber, Amy Burrough, and Anne S. Terry. madeonnantucket.net

Nantucket Estate Jewelry and Fine Arts Open Daily Jewelry, Lightship Baskets, Art, Scrimshaw, & more

508-228-0272 1 Orange Street

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

Nantucketjewelryandart.com

Nantucket Pearl Company

508-228-1353 Open Daily & Online 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

R Simantov Fine Jewelry

508-228-2918 or 917-324-4410 Open daily; appointments recommended 1 Old North Wharf (at Easy Street) Contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value

R. SIMANTOV is known for creating contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value. The firm resurrects lost techniques from the past, utilizing the most exquisite materials and outstanding craftsmanship to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Works by R SIMANTOV have been recognized with international design awards and installed in permanent museum collections.

R SIMANTOV’s masterpieces illustrate the playfulness and whimsical beauty that can be created with unique combinations of metals and precious stones. The resulting pieces are fine treasures reminiscent of classical styles, with touches of modern elegance. rsimantov.com

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Island Fun & Shopping Susan Lister Locke Gallery

508-228-2132 Open Daily.

28A Easy Street Art Reception 5-7:30pm on August 6 featuring Upsculptor Cindy Pease Roe Inspired and Creative Jewelry

Susan Lister Locke is an artist and jewelry designer living on Nantucket. First noted for her custom hand engraved Signet rings crafted in high karat gold, she went on to work directly with metal, incorporating designs with colorful & rare gemstones. Her Nantucket Sign Collection™ features a series of iconic Town signs with 34 favorite Nantucket areas, beaches and businesses that are fashioned as charms, cufflinks, & belt buckles. The Nantucket Sign Collection™ also includes her hand-engraved quarterboard bracelets in silver & gold as well as her Nantucket in Diamonds™ map of the island. Visit her gallery at 28A Easy Street & follow her on Instagram @susanlisterlocke susanlisterlocke.com

The Trinity Collection

508-228-7557 50 Main Street

Open Daily Vintage & Contemporary Watches and Exquisite Jewelry

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, Audemars, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, and Rolex, vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces.

Linen Drops

Linen Service

Marine Mammals

Marine Mammal Alliance Nantucket

Hotline: 833-667-6626 If you see stranded, injured, or entangled marine mammals, call our HOTLINE

MARINE MAMMAL ALLIANCE NANTUCKET is an all volunteer non-profit under agreement with NOAA Fisheries to monitor, protect and assist marine mammals on and around Nantucket.

Our team will advise the public, disentangle marine mammals from marine debris, escort stranded cetaceans to safer waters, deliver injured animals to rehab. Hotline 833-667-6626.

NantucketMMAN.org

Cape Cod 5

508-228-1894 Whaling Museum open Mon-Sat from 10am to 5pm Your portal to Nantucket history Hadwen House open Mon-Sat from 10am to 4pm 15 Broad Street

The NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM & HADWEN HOUSE are open for the 2021 season.

Reserve your time to visit and your ticket at nha.org. In this top-quality exhibition venue, you’ll 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. OPENING JUNE 18 is the new exhibit: Anne Ramsdell Congdon’s Nantucket Renaissance. Our gateway film “Nantucket,” directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns, showcases the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history in a 51-minute film that is a feast for the eyes. Reserve your time by purchasing a ticket online at nha.org. Don’t miss our ESSEX exhibit, and bring your children to our Discovery Center: an interactive imaginary experience.

You can also visit online at nha.org

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

508-228-1885 Open through Oct. 11. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm & Sun Noon-4pm Special Exhibit: Duty & Diligence drive or take a FREE shuttle to 158 Polpis Road

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. The 2021 special exhibition is “Duty & Diligence: Station Life in the U.S Life-Saving Service, a Nantucket story of routine, readiness, and rescues. 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. $10 adults; $7 for seniors & college students; $5 for ages 6-17; and free for members, active duty Military, and kids under 6. 158 Polpis Road.

The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute. nantucketshipwreck.org

Mortgages & Banking 508-247-1709 or 508-247-1795 112 Pleasant Street and Zero Main Street

Open Monday-Friday 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. Call Beth Ann Meehan at 508-247-1709 or Lauren Ard at 508-2471795 or visit their website at capecodfive.com

Dreamland Foundation

Nursery

LinenDrops.com

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

Movies

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

arrowheadnursery.com 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.

Cold Noses

Pet Accessories & Gifts

Open daily A special downtown pet boutique

508-228-5477 16 Straight Wharf & 119 Pleasant Street

geronimos.com COLD NOSES your favorite downtown pet boutique for more than 30 years, has moved to 16 Straight Wharf, in the Courtyard. 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.

Quarterboards & Signs

Petty Folk Art & Carving Movie LIne: 508-228-1784

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Nantucket Historical Association

1-844-9-linens

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

Vacation linens made easy!

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Formerly Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

508-332-9925 or 508-619-7554 serving the Cape & Islans for 16 years

The Nantucket Dreamland Foundation is dedicated to enriching the cultural and intellectual life of Nantucket by providing year-round films, educational programs, and a venue for activities that engage Nantucket in the evolving world of digital entertainment and education in one of America’s oldest theaters.

NantucketDreamland.org

Folk artist Jean Petty and her brother David Perry specialize in custom handcarved quarterboards, business signs, & house numbers. They are responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100s of quarterboards that adorn the homes on Nantucket. They offer restoration of quarterboards, signs, and ship models. Restored the carving “Going on a Whale” at the Nantucket Whaling Museum in 2015. Visit them at www.pettyfolkartandcarving.com, see their show schedule and take a virtual tour: https://youtu.be/c95SYBE5RVg of some of their artwork available. Call or email all inquiries to jean@pettyfolkartandcarving.com pettyfolkartandcarving.com

Museums & Sites

Real Estate and Rentals

Fun for the Whole Family, Movies & More!

August 14 at 6pm: pPhotographer DAVID YARROW Drive-in Movies & In-Theater Films

17 South Water Street

Maria Mitchell Association

508-228-9198 Open Nights at Loines Observatory every Monday & Wednesday from 9-10:30 pm Aquarium & Mitchell House + Summer Programs mariamitchell.org Science center, aquarium, museums, & programs for all

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

ACK Distinctive Properties

508-332-8044

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

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The Archer - Beacon Hill Residences

617-982-1501 A location unlike any other

Discover effortlessly elegant living...

Now open & available for immediate occupancy

THE ARCHER RESIDENCES joins two historically significant buildings to create the first fully amenitized, full-service luxury condominium in Beacon Hill with 24-hour white glove services, and impeccably designed indoor and outdoor spaces for health, wellness, and socializing, this boutique property offers an entirely new way to enjoy life in Boston’s most desirable neighborhood. One- to four-bedroom residences. Call 617-982-1501 or email sales@thearcherresidences.com thearcherresidences.com

Shoes

Island Cashmere

508-228-7611 32 Centre Street

Open Daily Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

In addition to the most beautiful cashmere sweaters and accessories made from the finest Scottish yarns, ISLAND CASHMERE offers an extensive collection of French Sole shoes, Peace of Cloth pants, Fabrizio Gianni Jeans, “Pure Linen” shirts, and our unique “Hampton” leather bags imported directly from Italy.

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Open Daily Classic & Up-to-Date Clothing for the Whole Family

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, for a fabulous selection of shoes and sandals for men AND women. They have everything to meet you footwear needs including Nantucket Red Tretorns, Uggs, Olukai, Jack Rogers, Sperry Topsider, Birkenstock, Steve Madden, Saucony, and much more. Step out in style with MURRAY’S! Nantucketreds.com

Native Shoes

508-221-7223 40 Straight Wharf

Open Daily Live Lightly

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

Respoke

Respoke.com 41 Straight Wharf

Open Daily Iconic designer scarves repurposed

Located at 41 Straight Wharf, RESPOKE repurposes iconic designer silk into a curated collection of one-of-a-kind products featurin g hand-crafted Spanish made espadrilles. 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. Awarded Best of Boston 2021 @Respokeofficial

Smoke Shop

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 upstairs at 2 Union Street

See AckGrayLady.com for hours Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars and quality glass. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren), or call to arrange a cigar bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event.

AckGrayLady.com

Special Events

Boston Pops for Nantucket

A New Celebration on Saturday, August 14 at 8pm The Best Summer Event on Nantucket reimagined

508-825-8250 A free celebratory broadcast

Rated the Best Summer Event each year on Nantucket, the annual Pops on Nantucket concert with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra this year will take the form of a look back at some favorite concerts in the televised BEST OF THE BEACH. This free, celebratory broadcast on NCTV Channel 18 will let you relive performances you enjoyed by The Spinners, Kenny Loggins, and RAIN, along with special tributes to medical professionals who served the Nantucket community throughout the pandemic and a message from Nantucket Cottage Hospital’s President and CEO, Gary Shaw. The August 14 shoe can be viewed at 8pm on NCTV Channel 18. To donate and for details: NantucketHospital.org/Pops

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Launching Lives, Lasting Legacies

508-228-2505 August 18 from 5-7 p Fundraiser for Egan Maritime’s Sea of Opportunities held in the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

The EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE will hold a fundraiser celebrating their Sea of Opportunities student educational programs and the SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM. To learn about the different ticket options and what they include OR to make a donation to these valuable Nantucket resources and programs, visit eganmaritime.org/news or call Jeff Coakley at 508228-2505.

Nantucket by Design August 5-7, 2021 Annual Design Show to Benefit NHA

508-228-1894 Call or visit nha.org for tickets

At the height of Nantucket’s summer season, the NHA celebrates the island’s unique influence on American design with engaging lectures, previewing an antique show, lively panel discussions, and both intimate and grand gatherings. NANTUCKET BY DESIGN is held this year from August 5-7. Don’t miss this in-person, unforgettable experience featuring Nate Berkus, Corey Damen Jenkins, Isabella Rossellini, Pietro Cicognani, Alexa Hampton, and a stellar design panel. This year’s extra include an online auction, Nantucket Summer Antiques Show Preview Party, Pop-Up Shop with The Poppy Caravan, and more! Tickets at nha.org or by calling the Nantucket Historical Association at 508-228-1894. nha.org

Sidewalk Art Show Saturday, August 14 from 10 am to 3 pm featuring more than 20 artists

508-228-0722 Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION of Nantucket offers two outdoor art shows every summer. A beloved tradition dating back to 1930, the Sidewalk Art Show is the oldest of its kind in the U.S. and is a wonderful opportunity to meet more than twenty of Nantucket’s finest artists.

The conversations will be memorable as you stroll past rows of fine art, under blue skies and a canopy of green in downtown Nantucket in the Atheneum Park. nantucketarts.org

Summer Shades

Sunglasses

Open daily The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Oliver Peoples, Tory Burch, Maui Jims, Oakley, Salt, Ray Ban, Tom Ford, Smith, Costa, Persol, and many others. Summer Shades has been doing business on the island for more than 30 years. Visit us in our spacious downtown location: in the front shop of The Courtyard on Straight Wharf.

Theatre

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

508-228-4305 MAMMA MIA: on stage through August 22 Outdoor Theatre at Bartlett’s Farm A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING: through August 20 Community Theatre at It’s Finest

TWN has been the island’s live theatre company since 1956. Their 2021 Season starts with the fun family musical MAMMA MIA, for a 6-week run from July 7 to August 22 at the new open-air venue at Bartlett’s Farm! It will be a perfect part of your island summer! AND from July 21 to August 20, taste and imagination, the two key ingredients for a first-rate revue, abound in this fresh take on the Rodgers & Hammerstein canon called A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING. For subscriptions and tickets, call the TWN box office at 508-228-4305 or visit TheatreNantucket.org. Please be sure to purchase all seats for your party under the same name, so that we can accommodate you by seating you together! theatrenantucket.org

White Heron Theatre Company

508-825-5268 PETER & THE STARCATCHER and opening August 20 is THE HALF Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre 5 North Water Street

WHITE HERON THEATRE is Nantucket’s only professional Equity theater company. They have a fabulous 2021 season planned in their theatre in the midst of the island’s historic district.

Join them this season for Tony Award-Winning Peter and the Starcatcher, a true-ish Nantucket story called See Monsters of the Deep, a backstage comedy called The Half, and the island tradition A Nantucket Christmas Carol. Tickets for all performances & special events are available at www.whiteherontheatre.org or call 508-825-5268. Founded in New York and reborn on Nantucket, the White Heron Theatre Company’s goal is to make theatre truly transformative. whiteherontheatre.org

Tours - Bus

Nantucket Island Tours

Nantucket’s Premiere Transportation Company Departing from Greenhound Station on Washington St

508-228-0334 Tours last 1 hour, 15 min.

10 Washington Street

NANTUCKET ISLAND TOURS is the premiere transportation company on the island. In our new climate-controlled buses, you travel in style and comfort! Our friendly tour guides take you away from downtown and allow you to enjoy the natural beauty Nantucket has to offer. For details and to book a bus tour, visit nantucketbustours.com

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Island Fun & Shopping Tours - Van

Gail’s Tours, Inc.

508-257-6557 Call for reservations & pickup

Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm 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 40 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 approximately 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm every day. The tour lasts 13/4 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

Walking Tours offered by the Nantucket Historical Assoc.

Departs at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm (no tours July 4)

see website for hikes & times Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket

508-228-1894 depart from Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St.

508-422-7466 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 or 508422-7466. nantucketwalkabout.com

Nantucket Walking Tours

508-332-0953

Ghost Walks nightly, morning exercise walks, afternoon tours. Call for Private Tours See Calendar for where to meet Tour Guide 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 descriptions below for departure times — meet the guide 10 to 15 minutes early at the corner of Main & Centre streets, near the bank steps. $20 for Adults. $15 for Seniors (65+) & Teens. $5 for Ages 7 to 12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary.

Toys

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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 1:30 pm. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, rain or shine. Tickets: $15 adults, $5 for ages 6 to 17; under 6 free. Over 65 & students $13. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

Nantucket Walkabout

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DINNER Monday thru Saturday

W Call in Ordering 4:00-9:30pm Pickup 5:30-10:00pm 508.325.0308 menus @ black-eyedsusans.com 10 India Street

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All your Toy Boat favorites are available online Specializing in handmade & imported toys THE TOY BOAT has specialized in handmade toys for 3 decades. Locally made with American hardwoods The historic Harbor Series: lsland ferries, working and pleasure boats, docks, ramps and lighthouses. The LITTLES are 3” tall figures. Fairies, gnomes, Nantucket Styles, International outfits, Holiday Littles and Houses are a few of our handmade 100+ styles. Browse the thetoyboat.com for handmade Nantucket treasures. thetoyboat.com

Hy-Line Cruises

Here Your Photo

Transportation Boat

Travel daily; see schedule for times Reliable Fast Ferry service between Nantucket and Hyannis

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

Travel between Nantucket and Hyannis is about an hour on the HY-LINE’s reliable high-speed ferry. THE GREY LADY, Hy-Line’s water-jet catamaran is comfortable, convenient, and offers the highest level of customer service passengers have come to expect from HY-LINE CRUISES. You’ll cross the Sound in half the time! SEE OUR SCHEDULE PRINTED HERE IN YESTERDAY’S ISLAND FOR CURRENT DEPARTURES. Face-coverings are required for travel. hy-linecruises.com

Steamship Authority

508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf

Reservations Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

steamshipauthority.com

The Trinity Collection Open daily Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

Watches 508-228-7557 50 Main Street

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

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Nantucket Dining Guide Nantucket Bake Shop

Bakeries

All the delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love Open Monday-Saturday from 7 am

508-228-2797 17-1/2 Old South Road

Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. Be tempted by our world-famous almond macaroons and Magees. For breakfast, try our fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, danish, & bagels 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! 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

Nantucket Cookie Company Open Daily: in-house, to-go, and delivery!

Decorate small batch cookies from scratch

508-228-6560 inside Easy Street Cantina, 2 Broad St.

THE NANTUCKET COOKIE COMPANY offers their freshly baked tempting treats. Stop in their Steamboat Wharf location inside The Easy Street Cantina and indulge — you won’t be disappointed! Sending our cookies to friends and family? Arrange for in-store pickup, or we will ship anywhere in the USA! nantucketcookie.net

Cisco Brewers

Brewers

Open 7 Days a Week Home of Cisco Brewers, Nantucket Vineyard, and 888

5 Bartlett Farm Road

CISCO BREWERS is Nantucket’s first & only craft brewery and prides itself on celebrating a deep-rooted New England island heritage through its portfolio of approachable, sessionable, and coastally-inspired beers. Founded near Cisco Beach in 1995 by hard-working, entrepreneurial islanders, CISCO BREWERS has gained a cult-like following across the Northeast. Visit its open-air beer garden while on Nantucket to enjoy a laid-back, good times atmosphere, live music, and a refreshing pint or two or a craft cocktail made with our own 888. Private tours may be arranged in advance. Table seating is first-come, first-served — reservations are not accepted. Family & dog-friendly. ciscobrewers.com

Clubs & Live Entertainment

Cisco Brewers

Open 7 Days a Week Home of Cisco Brewers, Nantucket Vineyard, and 888

5 Bartlett Farm Road

CISCO BREWERS is Nantucket’s first & only craft brewery and prides itself on celebrating a deep-rooted New England island heritage through its portfolio of approachable, sessionable, and coastally-inspired beers. Founded near Cisco Beach in 1995 by hard-working, entrepreneurial islanders, CISCO BREWERS has gained a cult-like following across the Northeast. Visit its open-air beer garden while on Nantucket to enjoy a laid-back, good times atmosphere, live music, and a refreshing pint or two or a craft cocktail made with our own 888. Private tours may be arranged in advance. Table seating is first-come, first-served — reservations are not accepted. Family & dog-friendly. ciscobrewers.com

Rose & Crown

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

Open daily from 11:30am Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!

THE ROSE & CROWN is a favorite among locals and visitors. We are Nantucket’s only Downtown Nightclub with entertainment Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. With Karaoke, DJ’s and Live Local Bands, there is something for everyone. We also have the largest screen in town to watch your favorite sporting events. All Craft beers on one of the largest Draft selections on island and delicious Craft Cocktails by our seasoned, friendly Barstaff. Theroseandcrown.com

Coffee

Nantucket Coffee Roasters

Order online at Nantucketcoffee.com

Freshly Roasted Coffee Beans For more than 25 years, NANTUCKET COFFEE ROASTERS has been Nantucket’s premier artisan coffee roaster. Locally owned and operated, we enjoy advantages that escape bigger roasters.

We specialize in bringing limited and micro-lots of coffee here to Nantucket from small farms all over the world. Our highly skilled Roast Master oversees the development of each and every batch by hand and eye, without the use of automation. We roast to order and deliver exceptionally fresh, specialty coffees to our customers. Our stock is constantly changing and we’re adding new arrivals on a regular basis. Visit nantucketcoffee.com to see what’s new and place your order!

The Corner Table

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Coffee Shops

508-228-2665 Open Daily in Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street a family–friendly community space to eat, work, & play

CORNER TABLE is a year-round café where friends + family gather to sip, nibble, and nosh the best of each season. Everyone has a seat at our table. We have everything you crave: barista crafted coffee, fresh scratch-made food, and grab + go snacks for beaching, biking, or wherever the day takes you. cornertablenantucket.com

ACK Eats

Food Delivery Service

774-325-0744 Food, alcohol, groceries delivered—> $10 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER with code ack10 We deliver for dozens of island restaurants You’ll see us delivering by traditional car, by boat, and even by electric bikes! Most deliveries are made in under an hour. Delivery times vary based on traffic, the restaurant’s ability to prepare food and weather conditions. We recommend that large orders be placed at least 2 hours in advance, but if you require a specific lunch time delivery, 24-hour notice is recommended. Our standard delivery fee is based on your distance from the restaurant for orders placed online or through our call center. www.delivery.com

Light Food & Take-Out

Bartlett’s Farm

Open daily 7 am to 7 pm Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produc, & more!

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM prepares mouth-watering baked goods, homemade soups, breads and foccacia, hearty sandwiches, salads, and many more daily seasonal specialties to go. Our breakfast sandwiches are a great way to start your day. BARTLETT’S even has prepared foods that you can take home and heat up and freshly baked pies you can serve for dessert.

Don’t forget that BARTLETT’S also has the freshest island vegetables, meats, snacks, frozen foods, cheeses, and a selection of wines, plus annuals, perennials, herbs, and beautiful cut flowers. bartlettsfarm.com

The Beet

508.680.1857 Open Mon-Sat from 12 noon to 9 pm 9 South Water Street Healthy food, something for everyone! Made -to-order salads, sandwiches, & specials

THE BEET features healthy, delicious food + beer, wine + cocktails in an inviting atmosphere.

Located in the M -beet of downtown Nantucket, THE BEET will satiate everyone’s cravings – our hearty salads, tuna poke + ramen, steak frites and infamous chicken burger + beignets can be enjoyed when you DINE INSIDE with us or on our OUTDOOR patio. Conveniently located between both ferries, THE BEET is the perfect choice for TAKEOUT when you arrive or on your way off-island. ORDER ONLINE ahead of time and skip the wait at thebeetnantucket.com + Facebook + Instagram - @thebeetnantucket.com thebeetnantucket.com

Black-Eyed Susan’s Breakfast daily for 7am to 1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat Open for dine-in and take-out

508-325-0308 10 India Street

Tucked away on India Street, just around the corner from Centre Street, you’ll discover one of the island’s great finds! Part of the neighborhood for more than 20 years, BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S is a favorite of visitors and locals. The dinner menu is inspired by the seasonal market and changes frequently. View their menu at black-eyedsusans.com and call between from 4 to 9:30 pm to order dinner for same-day pickup between 5-10 pm.

Black-EyedSusans.com

Cook’s Cafe Open Daily for takeout Healthy Take Out — Wraps and Smoothies

508-228-8810 6 South Beach Street

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

The Corner Table

508-228-2665 Open Daily in Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street a family–friendly community space to eat, work, & play

CORNER TABLE is a year-round café where friends + family gather to sip, nibble, and nosh the best of each season. Everyone has a seat at our table. We have everything you crave: barista crafted coffee, fresh scratch-made food, and grab + go snacks for beaching, biking, or wherever the day takes you. cornertablenantucket.com

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Nantucket Dining Guide Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

508-228-6005 Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking

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

CrosswindsNantucket.com

Dune Serving Dinner Nightly from 5:30 pm

Yo Y ou could win one of the e coveted PRIVA VA ATTE TOURS at CISCO B BREWERS!

508-228-5550 20 Broad Street

In addition to indoor & outdoor dining, DUNE also offers fine dining takeout! Order online for dinner from Dune to Go! Visit DuneNantucket.com for menus to order online or to make a table reservation. Chef Michael Getter, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons, is in the kitchen designing an ever-changing menu that showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats from regional farms and select purveyors. Dune and Dune-to-Go offers dinner plus beer and wine.

DuneNantucket.com

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Open Sun-Thurs. 8am to 10pm & Fri & Sat 8am to 2 am Try our All-You-Can-Eat Lunches & Picnic Baskets corner of Easy & Broad sts.

Enjoy our Spacious Patio. Call ahead for pickup or delivery

EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf is the merging of two island traditions of 20 years (award-winning Joe’s Broad Street Grill and Tacos Tacos). EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kids’ foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Call or order online for contact-less payment, pickup at our window, or delivery islandwide. Take your feast home, to the beach, or on the boat. Our baconegg-and-cheese burritos are the perfect breakfast to go. One Nibble & You’re Hooked! Call ahead for pickup or delivery. We have indoor dining PLUS a spacious outdoor patio. We now accept Apple Pay, Wallet, and other app-based payments.

EasyStreetCantina.com

, Summer 2021 Yoga on the Bandstand

Thhru Septemberr 6 Monday Saturdays, 7:30-8:30am

Dance(sing) with Marjory Trott, Friday Tie-Dye Clinic and Friday Night Movies will return in the Summer of 2022

Sunday Night Concert Series 6:00-7:15pm August 8 Chris Hanson August 15 - TBA Nanpuppets Saturdays, 10:00am August 7 and 14

We are giviing away one Privvate TTo our during th his August 2021 Con C test.

TO ENTER: 1. Follow us on Instagram @nantucke nsider (if you already follow us, skip to step 2) 2. TTeell us your favorite thing about Nantucket 3. TTaag 3 friends for an extra chance to win this prize valued at $500, sign up for our Nantucket eNewsle err.. You’ll find the link to sign up on the home page of N Nantucket.net Deadline to enter is August 25

SCAN FOR OUR INSTTA AGRAM + EMAIL

Congratulations to our July Winner: Jane Bourette

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Nantucket Dining Guide The Faregrounds

508-228-4095 Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am indoors or outside 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

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Monday-Friday 11am to 7pm & Saturday 4 to 7pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices and NEW: ONLINE GROCERIES

SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries.

The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. Check siamtogonantucket.com for ordering groceries online. siamtogonantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265

Open Monday-Saturday from 11:15am to 9pm Full menu available for takeout 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for 20 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small Gluten-Free, pizza at SOPHIE T’S can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs and sandwiches that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out & daily specials. Daily specials on Facebook & Instagram @sophietspizza and on the website.

Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with plenty of parking. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice! sophietspizza.com

Cisco Brewers

Live Entertainment

Open 7 Days a Week Live Entertainment Is Back - check events for schedule

5 Bartlett Farm Road

CISCO BREWERS is Nantucket’s first & only craft brewery and prides itself on celebrating a deep-rooted New England island heritage through its portfolio of approachable, sessionable, and coastally-inspired beers. Founded near Cisco Beach in 1995 by hard-working, entrepreneurial islanders, CISCO BREWERS has gained a cult-like following across the Northeast. Visit its open-air beer garden while on Nantucket to enjoy a laid-back, good times atmosphere, live music, and a refreshing pint or two or a craft cocktail made with our own 888. Private tours may be arranged in advance. Table seating is first-come, first-served — reservations are not accepted. Masks are currently required. ciscobrewers.com

Bartlett’s Farm

Markets

Open daily 7 am to 7 pm Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road

Grocery shop at BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM. Eggs, milk, cheese, meats, gourmet groceries, coffee, and, of course, fresh vegetables. Freshly baked goods, as well as daily seasonal specialties prepared with farm fresh ingredients for take away. And BARTLETT’S also has beer and wine. Ample parking and friendly faces. Grocery shop online for curbside pickup. AND Our Farm Trucks are at Main Street, the Sconset Rotary, Madaket Center, and Old South Rd at Ironwood from 8am to 1pm Mondays-Saturdays. bartlettsfarm.com

The Beet

Restaurants

508.680.1857 Open Mon-Sat from 12 noon to 9 pm 9 South Water Street Healthy food, something for everyone! Made -to-order salads, sandwiches, & specials

THE BEET features healthy, delicious food + beer, wine + cocktails in an inviting atmosphere.

Located in the M -beet of downtown Nantucket, THE BEET will satiate everyone’s cravings – our hearty salads, tuna poke + ramen, steak frites and infamous chicken burger + beignets can be enjoyed when you DINE INSIDE with us or on our OUTDOOR patio. Conveniently located between both ferries, THE BEET is the perfect choice for TAKEOUT when you arrive or on your

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way off-island. ORDER ONLINE ahead of time and skip the wait at thebeetnantucket.com + Facebook + Instagram - @thebeetnantucket.com thebeetnantucket.com

Bistro at Home Menu online & @nantucketbistroathome “Eat and happiness will follow!”

508-901-1858 19 Nobadeer Farm Road

Chefs Ruth and Tim Pitts are now offering many of your favorite dishes from Centre Street Bistro for Curbside Pickup at a new location: 19 Nobadeer Farm Road. You can see their menu of Bistro dishes and specials at BISTRO at HOME. All their dishes are made with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Call or text for current days and hours AND to order. Follow them on Instagram @nantucketbistroathome nantucketbistro.com

Black-Eyed Susan’s Breakfast daily 7am to 1pm Open for dine-in and take-out

508-325-0308 Dinner Monday-Saturday 10 India Street

Tucked away on India Street, just around the corner from Centre Street, you’ll discover one of the island’s great finds! Part of the neighborhood for more than 20 years, BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S is a favorite of visitors & locals. The dinner menu is inspired by the seasonal market and changes frequently. They also serve hearty breakfasts featuring Huevos Rancheros, Homemade Corned Beef Hash, Buttermilk Pancakes, Sourdough French Toast, and a variety of “Scrambles” and Omelettes. The freshly squeezed orange juice is a real eye-opener! Find out why everyone is raving about BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S! BYOB & no credit cards. Also offering takeout with call-in ordering for dinner from 4 to 9:30 pm for same-day pickup between 5:3010 pm.

Black-EyedSusans.com

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

508-228-6005 Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking

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

CrosswindsNantucket.com

Dune Serving Dinner Nightly from 5:30 pm Where chic meets casual comfort

508-228-5550 20 Broad Street

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

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Open Sun-Thurs. 8am to 10pm & Fri & Sat 8am to 2 am Try our All-You-Can-Eat Lunches & Picnic Baskets corner of Easy & Broad sts.

Fried Clams, Fish’n Chips, Burritos, Tacos, Wraps, & More. Breakfast all day!

EASY STREET CANTINA is open for the season on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf. Call ahead for pickup or delivery. Our spacious patio is open for dining, and we have distanced indoor dining. One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kid’s foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food. We now accept Apple Pay, Wallet, and other app-based payments.

EasyStreetCantina.com

The Faregrounds

508-228-4095 Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am indoors or outside Affordable Family Dining 27 Fairgrounds Road

FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze while you enjoy outdoor dining, and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented by daily specials. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party! FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal while enjoying those who matter. thefaregrounds.com

Fifty-Six Union Tuesday-Saturday from 5 pm: Bar opens at 4:30pm Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff

508-228-6135 Join us for our final season!

56 Union Street

Warm and welcoming with an irreverent spirit and food that is nothing short of inspired…

FIFTY-SIX UNION has an appealing combination of quality food and fun. Join Wendy & Peter and their fabulous staff for their final season. FIFTY-SIX serves dinner from 5 pm. Dinner favorites include fragrant Curried Mussels, Javanese Spicy Fried Rice, and Truffle Frites that are positively addicting. Chef Peter Jannelle prepares a creative specials nightly featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. FIFTY-SIX UNION offers more than a dozen exhilarating cocktails, served by their libation experts. FIFTY-SIX UNION...there’s nothing else quite like it on Nantucket —

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Since 1959 – A series of concerts by internationally acclaimed musicians

and this season is your final chance to experience it! Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance via OpenTable. fiftysixunion.com

All concerts are on Tuesdays at 7pm in the First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are $25, free for children under 18, at the door or sold in advance at the Antiques Depot at 2 South Beach St. and NMC at 56 Centre St.

Rose & Crown

508-228-2595 Open Fri & Sat 11:30 am to midnight AND Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 am to 10 pm Sidewalk & Indoor Dining ~ Takeout Available 23 South Water Street

THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by for one of the largest draft Craft Beer selections on the island and our scratch made Eclectic Pub Fare. We offer everything you could desire, including nachos and wings, sandwiches and our famous burgers, lobster rolls, local seafood, and mouth watering steaks, plus gluten-free and vegetarian options. Always family friendly with a children’s menu. Eat indoors or on our sidewalk. 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) Monday-Friday 11am to 7pm & Saturday 4 to 7pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices

August 10

Adrian Daurov, cello Spencer Myer, piano

”Meet the Artists" is a free & informal gathering on Monday evenings at 5pm at St. Paul’s Church, 20 Fair St.

August 17

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

Raven McMillon, soprano

SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries.

The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com

Great Food!

Great Parking & No Waiting!

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265 Open Monday-Saturday from 11:15am to 9pm Full menu available for takeout 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

Don’t fight the traffic in town!

Premium Coffees Small Batch Roasted on Nantucket

19 Nobadeer Farm Road Call or Text to Order:

Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for 20 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small Gluten-Free, pizza at SOPHIE T’S can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs and sandwiches that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out & daily specials. Daily specials on Facebook & Instagram @sophietspizza and on the website.

Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with plenty of parking. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice! sophietspizza.com

Organic Beans, Your Favorite Varieties, and Specialty Blends available online at

508-901-1858 Menus on Instagram + our website:

nantucketcoffee.com

Gail’s Tours, Inc.

Seafood

When your coffee matters order from the best!

Souza’s Seafood

Open year-round 9 am to 7 pm Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing

NantucketBistro.com

Simply, the finest tour on Nantucket Island!

508-228-9140 23 Trotter’s Lane

SOUZA’S SEAFOOD, under the red and white flag on Trotter’s Lane, offers a full line of quality seafoods both fresh and frozen. The selection changes daily and can include: littlenecks, lobsters, tuna, swordfish, cod, salmon, shrimp, quahogs, & more! Only at SOUZA’S can you get their secret recipe stuffed quahogs and delicious chowder. Call ahead and arrange for a cooked lobster for a picnic at home, on the beach, or on the boat. Remember to order a travel pack of lobsters to take off-island with you. Sign up for our free MEGA-FISH drawing!

Souza’s Seafood “Fresh Off the Boat!”

Lobsters alive or cooked - call ahead for fast service Selection changes daily...

Lobsters • Littlenecks • Steamers • Nantucket Bay Scallops Cod • Flounder • Salmon • Swordfish • Halibut • Gray Sole Stop by to enter our FREE weekly MegaFish Seafood Drawing!

508-228-9140 Gift Certificates Available • Handicap Accessible

Open 9am-7pm Year-round • 23 Trotter’s Lane Look for the Lobster Flag

@Nantucketbistroathome

VOTED BEST OF NANTUCKET★ FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS!

★

Continuing a family tradition of hospitality Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket 7th generation native

Nantucket Coffee Roasters is also available by the bag at local retailers & Stop-n-Shop.

Find our freshly brewed coffee at our kiosk in the Stop-n-Shop at 31 Sparks Avenue.

Convenience...effortlessly view Nantucket In-town pick-up • 1 3/4 hour tour Pullovers for photo opportunities Tour van holds up to 14 guests Departures daily 10am, 1pm, & 3pm

Value...in the thrifty Nantucket tradition

★ GAIL NICKERSON JOHNSON ★ your guide to the real Nantucket!

RESERVATIONS & INFO:

508-257-6557

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7:30 to 8:30 AM - Yoga on the Bandstand at Children’s Beach Children’s Yoga, Circus Yoga, Dance(sing) with Marjory Trott. Harbor View Way 8 AM - Beechwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A microcosm of the 6,700-acre Middle Moors, Nantucket Islands Land Bank’s Beechwood Farm property in Polpis shares many elements of the surrounding maritime or coastal heathlands habitat. At times, you’ll feel you are on Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah. Reservations: 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 to 9 AM - Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp Work out on Jetties Beach with internationally-recognized exercise physiologist & author Tom Holland. Cardiovascular drills, strength exercises, plyometric and agility stations, team events and much more. All fitness levels welcome. Register online at www.teamholland.com or at Jetties each morning. Space limited. $40 day or $190 week or $375 for two weeks 8 AM to 8 PM - Park Picnic Basket Enjoy a picnic at one of Nantucket’s beautiful parks with Easy Street Cantina’s new Park Picnic Basket. Choice of Basil Chicken, Turkey Club or BLT with a cookie, chips, & bottled beverage packed fresh to-go in a picnic box. Call ahead to order. Easy Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. No Reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens.

Fun for all ages. Registration required at 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org R 9 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse Stroll through the Atheneum’s new StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse, by Ava Lindstrom, offers friendship, humor, & gentle heartache in one dog walk. This book is for anyone who loves an old, slow dog. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street.

9:30 AM to 5 PM - Free STEM Grab & Go Bag: LED Throwies Throwies are little magnetic LED lights created by Graffiti Research Lab: you can toss them onto a magnetic surface & they’ll stick. Learn about building a simple circuit, magnetism, and much more! All supplies + instructions included. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street, while they last.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10 to 11 AM - Nature Story Hour for Age 3+ with Maria Mitchell Association Begin your day with this program designed for the young explorers. An MMA educator will read a nature or science related book, introduce one of the MMA’s animal friends, & make a craft or play games related to the story. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $35 (members: $15). Pre-registration required: 508-228-9198 10 AM to 12 PM - Hands on History for Ages 5-12 History-themed crafts in the Whaling Museum Discovery Center. Learn about the history of Nantucket through guided craft activities. Rainy day & want to avoid the crowds? Stop in to take a craft kit home with you. Free with Whaling Museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Online Design Workshop: The Fashion Canvas with Jay Calderin Express yourself through color, pattern, and texture. Fashion designer and educator Jay Calderin introduces the fundamentals of textile/surface design in fashion. Free class is for teens & adults. Registration required at NantucketAtheneum.org 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk thru Nantucket’s past & hear of the rise & fall of whaling and the impacts the island’s economy had on social & racial aspects of Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Tickets at front desk. Again at 1:30 PM 10:30 AM - Breeches Buoy Demonstrations at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum When a ship was wrecked within a few hundred yards of the shoreline, the heroes from the life saving stations would use a small cannon to fire ropes and the Breeches Buoy out to distressed ships. Once the line was attached to the ship’s mast, the crew could ride the Breeches Buoy safely to shore, like a modern day zip line. See outdoor demo. 2nd demo at 2:30 pm. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 11 AM - Nantucket Island Tours Enjoy an island tour in a new, climate-controlled bus. Friendly local tour guides take you away from downtown to enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty. Tickets $30 at Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm.

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11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 11:30 AM to 12 PM - Free NanPuppets at Cisco Brewery for Ages 2-7 Join Lizza Obremski for fun stories with her amazing animal friends. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 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. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Sean Lee at Cisco Brewers Live music by Sean Lee at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5 PM - Free Meet the Artist: Cellist Adrian Daurov and Pianist Spencer Myer Meet this impressive duo before their concert on Tuesday night. Presented by the Nantucket Musical Arts Society in St. Paul’s Church, 20 Fair Street.

5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older.

508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. No Reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night at Loines Observatory Join Maria Mitchell Association professional astronomers for an impressive tour of the starry sky and for telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, and more. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk Street. $10; MMA members admitted free.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 MARIA MITCHELL’S 203RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EVENTS Fun & prizes with scavenger hunt, photo contest, & drawing contest. Instructions on MariaMitchell.org 7:30 to 8:30 AM - Yoga on the Bandstand at Children’s Beach Children’s Yoga, Circus Yoga, Dance(sing) with Marjory Trott. Harbor View Way 8 AM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet over which a small walkway passes. This is one of the shorter hikes and is close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 to 9 AM - Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp Work out on Jetties Beach with internationally-recognized exercise physiologist & author Tom Holland. Cardiovascular drills, strength exercises, plyometric and agility stations, team events and much more. All fitness levels welcome. Register online at www.teamholland.com or at Jetties each morning. Space limited. $40 day or $190 week or $375 for two weeks 8 AM to 8 PM - Park Picnic Basket Enjoy a picnic at one of Nantucket’s beautiful parks with Easy Street Cantina’s new Park Picnic Basket. Choice of Basil Chicken, Turkey Club or BLT with a cookie, chips, & bottled beverage packed fresh to-go in a picnic box. Call ahead to order. Easy Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Centre & Main Sts by brick bank 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens.

Fun for all ages. Registration required at 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org 9 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse Stroll through the Atheneum’s new StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse, by Ava Lindstrom, offers friendship, humor, & gentle heartache in one dog walk. This book is for anyone who loves an old, slow dog. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street.

9:30 AM to 5 PM - Free Story & Craft Grab & Go Bag: Toilet Roll Fish Read Fish Is Fish by Leo Lionni and make these pretty fish (suggested for ages 4-7).

Bags will be available on the Weezie Porch while supplies last. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music in the Morning for Ages 1-7 Join Lizza Obremski in the Atheneum Garden for fun and engaging songs, singing games, and movement activities aimed at teaching musical skills to the very young.

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10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10 AM - Notorious Nantucket / The Hippie Invasion Walking Tour (ages 13+) Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mile, 80 min. walking tour. for ages 13+ $20. $15 seniors (65+) & Teens.

Cash Only. Meet at Centre & Main, in front of bank 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 10 AM to 12 PM - Hands on History for Ages 5-12 History-themed crafts in the Whaling Museum Discovery Center. Learn about the history of Nantucket through guided craft activities. Rainy day & want to avoid the crowds? Stop in to take a craft kit home with you. Free with Whaling Museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk thru Nantucket’s past & hear of the rise & fall of whaling and the impacts the island’s economy had on social & racial aspects of Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Tickets at front desk. Again at 1:30 PM 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Rescue at Sea: Heaving lines and life Rings Learn about the traditional methods of a ship to ship rescue and man-overboard drills. Groups will learn about the process of using heavy lines and life rings, and be able to put their skills to the test on a customized outdoor activity station. Fun for the whole family! 2nd demo at 2:30 pm. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 11 AM - Nantucket Island Tours Enjoy an island tour in a new, climate-controlled bus. Friendly local tour guides take you away from downtown to enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty. Tickets $30 at Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm.

11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 2 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor also has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Part 2 of this hike is a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. 508-4227466 WalkNantucket.com 2 to 2:30 PM - Meet the Animals The Science Museum is home to frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects that you can safely touch in this unique program. $15 (MMA members $10) Registration required at 508-228-9198 or MariaMitchell.org 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Glow Solo at Cisco Brewers Live music by Glow Solo at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5 PM - Live Music at the Crown Featuring Jimmy Denny at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older.

508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 7 PM - The Daurov/Myer Duo in Concert Enjoy the music of Russian cellist Adrian Daurov and American pianist Spencer Myer, who perform as the Daurov/Myer Duo. Tickets are available before each performance at the door for $25, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church. 62 Centre Street. Tickets in advance at Antiques Depot, 2 S. Beach St. and NCMC, 56 Centre St. 508-228-1287 or nantucketmusicalartssociety.org.

7 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 7:30 PM - Mamma Mia! If you love ABBA, you’ll adore this live theater production by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket on the outdoor stage at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org or 508-228-4305 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash

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Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 8 PM - Carrie the Musical by White Heron Theatre White Heron Student Company presents the musical version of CARRIE at the Nantucket Hotel on Easton Street. Tickets $30 ($10 for students) at WhiteHeronTheatre.org 8:30 PM - Drive In: One Crazy Summer Showing at Dreamland Drive-In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 MARIA MITCHELL’S 203RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EVENTS Fun & prizes with scavenger hunt, photo contest, & drawing contest. Instructions on MariaMitchell.org 7:30 to 8:30 AM - Yoga on the Bandstand at Children’s Beach Children’s Yoga, Circus Yoga, Dance(sing) with Marjory Trott. Harbor View Way 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s weasternmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers, least terns and American oystercatchers during the summer and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. This is one of the longer hikes Nantucket Walkabout does. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 to 9 AM - Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp Work out on Jetties Beach with internationally-recognized exercise physiologist & author Tom Holland. Cardiovascular drills, strength exercises, plyometric and agility stations, team events and much more. All fitness levels welcome. Register online at www.teamholland.com or at Jetties each morning. Space limited. $40 day or $190 week or $375 for two weeks 8 AM to 8 PM - Park Picnic Basket Enjoy a picnic at one of Nantucket’s beautiful parks with Easy Street Cantina’s new Park Picnic Basket. Choice of Basil Chicken, Turkey Club or BLT with a cookie, chips, & bottled beverage packed fresh to-go in a picnic box. Call ahead to order. Easy Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. No Reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens.

Fun for all ages. Registration required at 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org Registration Required.

9 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse Stroll through the Atheneum’s new StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse, by Ava Lindstrom, offers friendship, humor, & gentle heartache in one dog walk. This book is for anyone who loves an old, slow dog. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street.

9:30 AM to 12 PM - Free Open Stitching Gam with No Instruction Bring needlework, knitting, or other hand projects to this informal gathering. Finish projects or get a new one started in the company of like minded creative people.

No registration required. Greater Light, 8 Howard Street. NHA.org 9:30 AM to 5 PM - Art Grab & Go Bag: Paper Owl for Ages 7+ A paper owl you can make to carry a letter from Hogwarts! You will need scissors, glue, and coloring materials of choice; all other materials are provided. Bags available on the Weezie Porch until they run out. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10 to 11 AM - Tree Walk at Mill Hill with Maria Mitchell Assn. - Ages 8+ Join Dan Souza, MMA’s Museum Manager, on a low-impact walk around the MMA campus and Mill Hill. Learn about the importance of trees in local ecosystems, adaptations of native species, & identify species. Pre-registration required. $35 (members: $20) 508-228-5387 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip for All Ages Help collect, identify, & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life. The Harbor is filled with interesting animals that will amaze you in their shapes, colors, and habits. At least one adult must sign up with children. $30 (MMA members at 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Hands on History for Ages 5-12 History-themed crafts in the Whaling Museum Discovery Center. Learn about the history of Nantucket through guided craft activities. Rainy day & want to avoid the crowds? Stop in to take a craft kit home with you. Free with Whaling Museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org continued on page 46

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10:30 to 11 AM - In Mrs. Coffin’s Garden See what’s coming up in the historic garden at the Oldest House. NHA Master Gardner, Katrina Marques, will share her knowledge of the plants in the garden and plant lore of colonial times. $5 Members / $10 Non-Members 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk thru Nantucket’s past & hear of the rise & fall of whaling and the impacts the island’s economy had on social & racial aspects of Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Tickets at front desk. Again at 1:30 PM 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Rain Gutter Regatta: Boat Building Design and Races Enjoy a STEM-based nautical science lesson: design your own sail-powered boat from a prepackaged kit provided on-site at the museum, then race it on our testing track. You can redesign your craft to get the best time on the leaderboard for each session and win a special prize. 2nd session of this demo from 2:30 - 4 pm. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 11 AM - Nantucket Island Tours Enjoy an island tour in a new, climate-controlled bus. Friendly local tour guides take you away from downtown to enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty. Tickets $30 at Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm.

11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 2 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2 to 4 PM - Beach Biology Field Trip with Maria Mitchell Assn.

Did you know that some Nantucketers love to eat mole crabs? Join Aquarium staff to learn about the fascinating biology, ecology, and geology that make Nantucket’s beaches so unique. $30 (Members: $15). Pre-registration required. 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org 5 PM - NHA Member Evening: Presentation: Preserving Your Family History An evening presentation on preserving your family history with Kelli Yakabu, NHA Assistant Archivist. Research Library, 7 Fair Street. nha.org limited to groups of 20 members: to sign up send an email to membership@nha.org 5 PM - Live Music at the Crown Live Music with Jimmy Denny at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 508-228-2595 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older.

508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 PM - Dreamland Summer Decks The Dreamland’s Summer Decks series is back to welcome music fans back to the Harborview Gallery and Deck on the 2nd floor of The Dreamland. Resident DJ & series curator Pete Ahern produces this new season & performs to get us going!

Cash bar. Dreamland, 17 S. Water St. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org 6:30 PM - Polpis Harbor Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout As the sun sets over Nantucket Harbor & Coatue, learn from Guide Peter Brace how geological forces formed Nantucket & Polpis Harbors & about salt marsh ecosystem in the harbors & conservation efforts. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 7 to 8 PM - Science Speaker Series: Maria Mitchell Observatory NSF-REU Interns For more than 50 years, the Maria Mitchell Observatory has offered summer research opportunities in astronomy and astrophysics for students. Six National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) interns will present their research projects developed under the guidance of experienced astronomers. Link at mariamitchell.org/science-speaker-series 7 to 8 PM - “Winners and Losers Along The Information Superhighway” Ken Auletta and Robert Williams sit down for a conversation centered on how the dynamics of digital technology and consumer demand upend the American communications industry. They will examine the impact of dominant social media companies, the decline & fracturing of print and broadcast journalism, and how streaming technology has revolutionized how we watch tv. Registration is required at NantucketAtheneum.org 7:30 PM - A Grand Night for Singing this fresh take on the Rodgers & Hammerstein canon was conceived by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie. Live theater presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket on the outdoor stage at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. Tickets at The-

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8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 8 PM - Carrie the Musical by White Heron Theatre White Heron Student Company presents the musical version of CARRIE at the Nantucket Hotel on Easton Street. Tickets $30 ($10 for students) at WhiteHeronTheatre.org 9 to 10 PM - Night Marine Ecology Field Trip Nantucket Harbor teems with marine life at night that is not visible in the day. Join our Aquarium staff to learn about the fish, squid, crabs, and more that come out to feed at night in the shallow water. This program is designed to be interesting for all ages! $30 (MMA members $15) Registration Required.at 508-228-5387 or at MariaMitchell.org 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night at Loines Observatory Join Maria Mitchell Association professional astronomers for an impressive tour of the starry sky and for telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, and more. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk Street. $10; MMA members admitted free.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 12 MARIA MITCHELL’S 203RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EVENTS Fun & prizes with scavenger hunt, photo contest, & drawing contest. Instructions on MariaMitchell.org 7:30 to 8:30 AM - Yoga on the Bandstand at Children’s Beach Children’s Yoga, Circus Yoga, Dance(sing) with Marjory Trott. Harbor View Way 8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. 508-4227466 WalkNantucket.com 8 to 9 AM - Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp Work out on Jetties Beach with internationally-recognized exercise physiologist & author Tom Holland. Cardiovascular drills, strength exercises, plyometric and agility stations, team events and much more. All fitness levels welcome. Register online at www.teamholland.com or at Jetties each morning. Space limited. $40 day or $190 week or $375 for two weeks 8 to 9 AM - Morning Meditation in Nature for Ages 12+ with Maria Mitchell Assn.

Start your day off peacefully as we soak in the early morning sun. Through short games and activities inspired by scientific trials on mindfulness, we’ll examine how intimate encounters with nature affect our brains & behavior. $45 (members $30).

Pre-registration required at 508-228-5387or MariaMitchell.org 8 AM to 8 PM - Park Picnic Basket Enjoy a picnic at one of Nantucket’s beautiful parks with Easy Street Cantina’s new Park Picnic Basket. Choice of Basil Chicken, Turkey Club or BLT with a cookie, chips, & bottled beverage packed fresh to-go in a picnic box. Call ahead to order. Easy Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Centre & Main Sts by brick bank 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens.

Fun for all ages. Registration required at 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org Registration Required.

9 to 11 AM - Advanced Embroidery Gam: Master Class with Lucy Dillon In this class students will work on a personal interpretation of a design created solely for the class. Students are expected to have strong knowledge of a variety of stitches. Reserve your spot at NHA.org 9 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse Stroll through the Atheneum’s new StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse, by Ava Lindstrom, offers friendship, humor, & gentle heartache in one dog walk. This book is for anyone who loves an old, slow dog. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street.

9:45 to 10:15 AM - Free NanPuppets at the Atheneum for Ages 2-7 Join Lizza Obremski in the Atheneum Garden for fun and stories with her animal friends. Bring a blanket to sit on. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & continued on page 47

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1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by this magical island on this 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $5 ages 712. Cash only. Starts at the Atheneum, on corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fences, 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip for All Ages Help collect, identify, & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life. The Harbor is filled with interesting animals that will amaze you in their shapes, colors, and habits. At least one adult must sign up with children. $30 (MMA members at 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Hands on History for Ages 5-12 History-themed crafts in the Whaling Museum Discovery Center. Learn about the history of Nantucket through guided craft activities. Rainy day & want to avoid the crowds? Stop in to take a craft kit home with you. Free with Whaling Museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk thru Nantucket’s past & hear of the rise & fall of whaling and the impacts the island’s economy had on social & racial aspects of Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Tickets at front desk. Again at 1:30 PM 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Marlinspike: Make It, Take It - Beginner Using skills of the past make a length of rope. Experience the tradition of a Nantucket ropewalk. Marlinspike is the art of working with rope. All ages welcome!

There will be a 2nd session of this demonstration from 2:30-4:00pm today. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 11 AM - Nantucket Island Tours Enjoy an island tour in a new, climate-controlled bus. Friendly local tour guides take you away from downtown to enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty. Tickets $30 at Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm.

11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 12:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation Hike with Nantucket Walkabout LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond in sight of an active osprey nest. 110 Eel Point Road. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 3 to 4 PM - ‘Sconset Walking Tour Explore the village of Siasconset with Nantucket Preservation Trust Executive Director Mary Bergman. Tours depart from the offices of the ‘Sconset Trust at 1 New Street. Tours last approximately 75 minutes Advance reservations required. NantucketPreservation.org 4 PM - Public Unveiling of New Monument The Nantucket Land Bank and Museum of African American History and Nantucket Historical Commission invites the public to the unveiling of a monument honoring Arthur Cooper. Cooper was an African American who freed himself from slavery, came to Nantucket in 1820, and lived on Angola Street. Unveiling & dedication will be held in the Land Bank Park at North Mill and Angola Streets.

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco Brewers Live music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5 PM - Live Music at the Crown Live Music with Sean Lee at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 508-228-2595 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older.

508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 5:30 to 7:30 PM - DSC & Theatre Workshop Present Godspell The Dreamland, 17 S. Water St. Tickets at 508-228-1784 or NantucketDreamland.org 6:30 PM - An Evening With Sarah Leah Chase Join Sarah Leah Chase for a culinary demonstration and conversation, followed by supper paired with curated wine selections. The Corner Table, 22 Federal Street. $175. joy@nantucketculinary.com 508-228-2665 CornerTableNantucket.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 7:30 PM - Mamma Mia! If you love ABBA, you’ll adore this live theater production by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket on the outdoor stage at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org or 508-228-4305 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953

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