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In this issue...

Maria Mitchell’s Birthday… see page 3

Eye on Style: Current Vintage… see page 5

Featured Restaurant: Brotherhood of Thieves ...see page 26

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Happy Birthday Maria

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by C. Oscar Olson The night sky above Nantucket is not like most places. Celestial bodies seem to shine differently here, thirty miles out to sea and surrounded by the dark waters of the Atlantic. We are far enough away from big city light pollution, and the air is clearer. On a clear night, this island boasts some of the best stargazing human eyes can behold.

It was one of those clear island nights a little after 10 pm on October 1st in 1847.

Maria Mitchell was alone, perched atop the Pacific National Bank on Main Street. where her father was a cashier. While families, friends, and neighbors in the houses below were settling in for the evening, Maria was sweeping the sky with her family’s tiny telescope. She spotted a blurry object that was not noted on any of her star charts: she had discovered a comet, a singular event that would change not only her life but the world as a we know it.

Three months after her discovery, Mitchell published the notice of her discovery in Silliman’s Journal, now the American Journal of Sciences, under her father’s name due to her fear of gender discrimination by the scientific community. A month later she submitted her calculations of the comet’s orbit, memorializing her as the original discoverer of what became known as Miss Mitchell’s Comet. She was honored and celebrated that year at the Seneca Falls Convention, the world’s very first convention centered on women’s rights. By 1850, Mitchell became the first woman to be elected fellow to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Frederick VI, the King of Denmark, was a fellow fan and advocate of astronomy.

He decided to award a gold medal to discoverers of new comets, and though he died in 1839, his son, Christian VIII, carried on his wishes. After some debate and procedure, more than a year later, Maria’s gold medal finally arrived on Nantucket.

Mitchell was born on Nantucket Island on August 1, 1818. She was the third of 10 children and was raised a Quaker, a religion practiced by many islanders of her day.

She started her learning at a young age and attended Elizabeth Gardener's Small School. At the age of nine, she moved on to the North Grammar School. Two years following the founding of that establishment, her father built his own school on Howard Street, which Maria attended not only as a student, but also as a teaching assistant to her father.

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The 47th Annual Sand Sculpture and Sandcastle Contest will be held this Saturday, July 30, from 12 noon to 4 pm. Sponsored by the Nantucket Island School of Design and the Arts (NISDA), the contest is open to all and will take place at Jettie's Beach, east of the jetty. Because space is limited, pre-registration is essential: plots will quickly be claimed!

Be creative is the overreaching goal of this contest, although you may use hand tools and aids such as bucket and forms to build. The emphasis is on building and decorating with Nantucket nature, shells, etc. hand-made ornaments and decorations continued on page 17

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EYE ON STYLE: CURRENT VINTAGE

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by Suzanne Daub

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Color is everywhere in Current Vintage: entering this unique boutique on Easy Street is like walking into a celebration! Fine wines and craft beer, artisanal cheeses and provisions, home goods and party decor, and vintage clothing and accessories: Current Vintage is the place to shop for all your summer fun.

Elisabeth English opened Current Vintage 15 years ago, after spending time on Nantucket in a variety of roles. This North Carolinian explained that when she came to the island in the 1980s,“it was a perfect fit: so many of the people I met that first year are still my best friends.”

When Beth opened her shop in 2007, she featured a unique mix of fine wines and vintage clothing that turned out to be inspired, “they really do go hand-in-hand: the mix is what makes it interesting.” Beth made sure from the very start that “the wine collection was really, really good and very fairly priced: it wasn’t just a gimmick.” As island residents and visitors began to embrace her concept, they started requesting other products: “in our second year, people started to ask us for cheese, and we now have a very good edited cheese selection.”

Current Vintage continued to evolve over the years, adding vintage accessories and jewelry, vintage menswear including some classic jackets, modern and vintage party goods and supplies, sweets and other provisions, sassy party nap-

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Today’s Nantucket

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THURSDAY, JULY 28 All Day til 12 Midnight - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina Savor the island’s best wings at the best price: fall basket (16) for $15.95 or half basket (8) for $9.95. Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-2285418 EasyStreetCantina.com 9 AM to 6 PM - StoryWalk: I Love You Blue Take a stroll through the Atheneum Garden & read a story. One rescue leads to another in this charming story of friendship Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

9:30 AM - Working with Clay for ages 3-6 During this class as your child learns sculpting techniques & creates a bowl, planter, garden bells, coasters, candle holders, and more at Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. 508-680-1553 BarnabysNantucket.com 9:30 AM - Tours of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Join expert guides on an over-sand vehicle beach tour at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Beautiful habitats here include salt marshes, the barrier beach system, & the ocean. Keep an eye out for seals! The memories will last a lifetime. Details at 508-228-6799 or thetrustees.org/program/nantucket-trustees-tours 9:45 to 10:15 AM - Free NanPuppets at the Atheneum Stories and fun. Tickets at the Weezie desk on the first-come-first-served when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. More trips at 1:30 & 3:30 pm & sunset. Reservations encouraged at 508-228-5585 or at EndeavorSailing.com. Private charters & pp fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

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10 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by Nantucket on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $25, $15 for 65+ & teens, $10 ages 7-12. Cash only. Starts at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fence. Arrive 10 min early. 774-329-8972

10 to 11 AM - Whaling History Tour See the remaining relics from the Whaling Era and learn what life was like aboard a Whale Ship. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 10 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Modeling & Self Development Program: Positive Body Image This workshop helps enhance poise & posture & teaches body awareness and confidence in movement. Class participates in a practice photoshoot. Free. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 10 AM to 5 PM - Family Activities at Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Kids can engage hands-on with topics like Morse Code, sail power, rope-making, signal flags, & knot-tying. Don’t miss demonstrations of a shore-to-ship rescue using breeches buoy at 11am & at 2pm. Activities designed for ages 6-12 but are adaptable for younger or older. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Rd. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Is Open Daily Learn all about Nantucket history, see the collection of scrimshaw, hear the audio tour all in a world-class museum at 13 Broad St. Tickets at the door or at nha.org 11 AM - Painting on Canvas for Ages 6 & Up This class combines your child’s love of drawing & painting while learning stepby-step techniques that will guide them through their creative process, mixing colors & using different painting tools at Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street.

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The Next Fire

by Robert P. Barsanti

The Veranda House burned and nobody noticed.

Oh, we saw the pictures. We saw the plumes of smoke extending over the town, riding up, washing through the windmill and then out over the south shore.

And we saw the pictures on social media and TV. However, the fire was an isolated event, much like the fireworks, the Pops, and Christmas Stroll. We hosted a news event that got our name onto local and national news. Any advertising is good advertising: My AirBnB views went through the roof.

The Veranda House fire did not kill anyone because of luck and heroes. If local fisherman Nate Barber goes out of town for coffee that morning, people die.

If the fire department gets stopped in island traffic, the Jared Coffin House and the entire north side of town burns. But 17 fire fighters, many volunteers, and a bucket brigade minimized the damage. Thank God. Let’s get another plate of cherrystones.

Every hero arises out of a failure. Batman fights crime on the streets of Gotham because the police force is overwhelmed. Nate Barber, and others, accepted the curse of heroes because the island has failed. We do not have enough firefighters. We can’t make the Rhode Island owners of a historic wooden structure install sprinklers because that would make them walk away from the purchase. Every fire on Nantucket is a one-alarm fire. Only one firehouse will answer within three hours.

Our most dire challenge comes from a lack of care. We feel the pull of care, of course. We return lost wallets to the police, bring stray dogs into our houses, and try to find stolen bicycles. We care. But any community, in particular an island community, needs people whose whole job is caring. We need teachers; we need policemen; we need social workers; we need therapists; we need nurses; we need surgeons.

Instead, we have come to be an island of realtors and innkeepers. If I can rent out the bedrooms for $500 a night, good for me. The cash in my hand makes me smarter, tougher, and sharper than everyone else. We look at our community continued on page 22

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Drought Comes to Nantucket

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All of Massachusetts is on some kind of drought status now as of this past weekend. Nantucket is still at a Level One which is considered a “mild drought.”

We’re better off than much of the state, but it doesn’t mean we’re in the clear. Central and northeast regions of Massachusetts are in “Critical Drought” status. There is no meaningful rain in the forecast despite a few wet evenings. The hot temperatures continue and so will these conditions.

It’s not atypical for the Northeast to experience droughts in the summer; 2016 and 2020 both saw statewide drought conditions. According to Julia Blatt, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Rivers Alliance, even though the dry conditions usually only last for a few months, they can still have harmful effects on local ecosystems and water supplies. More frequent and severe droughts are expected as climate change continues to increase temperatures, raise evaporation rates, and dry out soils—even in spite of more precipitation and heavier rainfall events overall in our region.

The good news for our Nantucket habitats is that many plants and animals have evolved to live in our nutrient poor soils which drain quickly. Sandy soils and salty air make many species already adapted for drought-like or otherwise waterstressed conditions.

What happens to our plants in a drought?

Since plants can’t just pull up their roots and relocate to a shady or damp spot, they somehow need to deal with these ever-increasing drought conditions.

Some plants are drought-resistant; plants that can withstand dry conditions without dying. A drought-resistant plant can survive drought by using three defense strategies: escaping, avoiding, or tolerating water loss.

Succulents have thick fleshy leaves that store moisture, and they have a thick waxy layer to leaves and/or stems to prevent water loss. Our native prickly pear cactus (Opuntia humifusa) is a great example of this. You have to be pretty hearty to live in an extreme environment like Coatue. continued on page 18

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Sunday Funday Trunk Shows

Artist Kathleen A. Duncombe is well-known on Nantucket for her expertise in art and collections—she has been a respected part of the island art scene for more than a quarter century. Her shop, Made on Nantucket at 20 Old South Wharf, is filled with original art, prints, photography, jewelry, art glass, decorative items, and apparel, all exclusive to Made on Nantucket and all by island artists and craftspeople, herself included. Her collection of vintage Bakelite is one of largest on the East Coast, and collectors often discover rare and unusual pieces to treasure.

Kathleen loves introducing people to the many talented artists she represents. This summer she is sharing her many very special pieces by hosting Trunk Shows at her shop on Old South Wharf every Sunday from noon to 4 pm through August.

This Sunday, July 31, you can fill your jewelry box with a variety of stunning estate jewelry pieces from several international private collections. Bracelets, bangles, necklaces, earrings, and rings in gold and silver, some with pearls and some with gems will be on sale. There are many styles for all ages.

Sunday, August 7, stop by Made on Nantucket for a Trunk Show featuring hard-to-find prints by Nantucket artists. Works of different sizes to fit every room are by well-known artists including William Welch, Jack Brown, Tom Mielko, Marilyn Chamberlain, and several others will be for sale. Some of the prints are signed, and all are in limited number.

Future Trunk Shows in August at Made on Nantucket will include photographer Bill Dixon’s minis, and selections from Kathleen’s own phenomenal collection of vintage Bakelite.

Made on Nantucket is open from 11 am to 5 pm, Thursday through Sunday.

For an appoint or to inquire about her shop, her selections, and her 2022 Trunk Shows, call 508-228-0110.

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Acclaimed pianists Anna Shelest and Dimitri Shelest met at the Kharkiv Special Music School in Ukraine when they were 12 years old. They fell in love after they both moved to the U.S. and found common ground. They have been making musical history in this country since 2000.

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Shelest Piano Duo—will bring their memorable creative collaboration to Nantucket, providing what Fanfare Magazine describes as “stirring performances of a rare repertory” to local music lovers.

The couple will take center stage at 7 pm this Tuesday at First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, in the Nantucket Musical Arts Society’s fourth concert of its 2022 summer season.

“Anna and Dimitri are gifted musicians who will add their unique perspectives to this already memorable season,” said Eva-Maria Tausig, Nantucket Musical Arts Society President. “They are highly skilled at playing duets with one piano, four hands.”

At their official Carnegie Hall debut in February 2018, the Shelest Piano Duo’s CD release of Ukrainian Rhapsody brought renewed attention to the music of their homeland and introduced them to a broad array of new performance opportunities, from concert stages to formal state functions. In the words of United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, the pair has quickly “realized diplomacy through music." Since then, the CD has been a featured album on many radio stations nationwide; it has gained additional international prominence since the recent attack on Ukraine by Russia.

NMAS will sponsor its informal and free “Meet the Artist” event featuring Anna and Dimitri Shelest at 5 pm this Monday in the Atheneum, 1 India Street.

A conversation with the pair will feature a discussion of their musical careers and plans for the future.

Tickets for the Shelest Duo’s Tuesday concert are available at the concert for $30, when doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church. Tickets may also be purchased in advance at the Antiques Depot, 2 South Beach St., and the Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St. The final two performances in the 2022 summer concert season will feature the Balourdet String Quartet on August 9; and violinist Itamar Zorman with pianist Adam Golka on August 16.

For details on concerts and artists, or to learn more about the Nantucket Musical Arts Society, call 508-228-1287 or visit nantucketmusicalartssociety.org.

The Nantucket Musical Arts Society (NMAS) is a nonprofit formed in 1959 to enrich the musical climate of Nantucket Island and has been presenting worldclass artists to the residents of Nantucket since. The Society also champions emerging artists, the stars of tomorrow, as well as contemporary composers. Donations to support the society may be made to Nantucket Musical Arts Society, Box 897, Nantucket, MA 02554.

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Learning was always encouraged in the Mitchell household. Maria’s father taught her basic astronomy using his personal telescope, a spark that would start fires in her mind and around the world in the years to come.

Thanks is also due, in part, to the religion under which she was raised. Quaker values held equality between the sexes high, especially when it came to intellect and education. Furthermore, Nantucket’s global importance as a worldwide whaling port meant that the wives, sisters, and daughters of sailors were often left alone for months if not years, while the men of the house were at sea. Household and business affairs were the sole responsibility of the women on Nantucket, a fact that fostered an air of independence and equality for island women.

In 1856, Mitchell left her position at The Atheneum as the island’s first librarian and went on to travel the country and the world. In 1865, she became the first professor of astronomy at Vassar College, and was named director of the observatory there. Thanks in part to Mitchell's work at the school, Vassar College enrolled more students in mathematics and astronomy than Harvard University for more than 20 years.

Since the world tends to forget, many efforts have been made to ensure the legacy of Maria Mitchell lives on. She has been inducted into the United States National Women’s Hall of Fame, and in 1989 was named a National Women’s History Month Honoree by the National Women’s History Project. She was the namesake of a World War II Liberty Ship, The S.S. Maria Mitchell, and New York’s Metro North commuter line has a train named for her, “The Maria Mitchell Comet.” The internet search engine Google even paid tribute with a “doodle” on her birthday in 2013.

The most important act of memorialization is without a doubt the creation of the Maria Mitchell Association (MMA). Founded in 1902 by former students, family members, and admirers, their mission for well over a century has been to preserve the legacy of the astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and educator Maria Mitchell. She saw the magic to behold in science and the world around her and was always an advocate of the hands-on approach to learning. The MMA carries that torch today by fostering education of all of the sciences on Nantucket Island.

The MMA is proud to offer programs, museums, and other learning experiences for people of all ages with two observatories, a natural science museum, an aquarium, and a wide variety of history related programming throughout the year. All provide continued on page 13

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an approachable avenue that make the sciences both fascinating and fun. One simple motto—“Explore, Educate, Enjoy”—captures the essence of this organization’s programs and activities.

This year on Monday, August 1st from 1 to 4 pm, the MMA is celebrating the 204th birthday of Maria Mitchell with family fun and festivities of all kinds. Join the party at 4 Vestal Street for live music inspired by Maria Mitchell’s era, snacks and refreshments, live animal displays, and more. There will also be free admission to all of the Maria Mitchell Association museums on that day.

Susan Berman, the featured singer at the celebration, is a Nantucket native and is well-known for her many talents and eclectic approach. From Broadway to bluegrass, her takes on period pieces from the 19th century are sure to entertain.

Danny O’Connor, recently inducted this month as the MMA’s artist in residence, will be helping to create a special silhouette art project. A simple of way of making portraits in Maria Mitchell’s day, not only will this be a fun and memorable experience but will leave you will an island treasure to cherish.

Maria Mitchell’s birthday celebration is sure to be an excellent summer celebration for the whole family. What’s more, the MMA’s biggest event of the year is just 3 days later. The Stargazer Gala, an auction and celebration on August 4th from 7-10 pm, is the Association’s biggest annual fundraiser. Enjoy breathtaking views, dance to music by The Sultans, and enjoy delicious food prepared especially by Island Kitchen. There will be games, stargazing with their professional astronomers, and much, much more. As of our press date, some tickets to the Stargazer Gala are still available at mariamitchell.org.

For a full list of Maria Mitchell Association museum sites, classes, workshops, events, and to purchase tickets for The Stargazer Gala, visit mariamitchell.org.

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Tickets are $30, free for children under 18, at the door or sold in advance at the Antiques Depot at 2 South Beach St.. ”Meet the Artists" is a free & informal gathering on Monday evenings at 5pm at the Great Hall of the Atheneum, 1 India Street.

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11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in new air-conditioned buses. Learn about Nantucket’s history. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Ice Cream Cruise Family Fun! Relax and enjoy some ice cream on this scenic Harbor Tour. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Departs again at 1 PM, 2:15 PM, & 4 PM. Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:30 - The Westender Tour A 2-1/2 hr tour of the West End of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. or on Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

12 to 5 PM - Kiton Trunk Show Explore a curated selection of one of Italy’s iconic yet most discreet designers of luxury clothing — Kiton — at Serenella, 9 South Beach Street.

12:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation Hike with Nantucket Walkabout LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond in sight of an active osprey nest. 110 Eel Point Road. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2 to 3 PM - Maria Mitchell Assn. Nature Story Hour for Ages 3+ Designed for the young explorer: an MMA educator will read a nature or science related book, introduce an MMA’s animal friend, & make a craft or playing games.

Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Register at mariamitchell.org.

2 to 3:30 PM - Free Earth Walk & Talk Explore the major thresholds of geologic time & reconsider how the events and processes of deep time have led to our current global predicament. Join the MMA’s Visiting Scientist, Dr. Rich Blundell, on a 4.6km (2.9 mile) walk through the history of planet Earth—each stride accounta for approx. 1 million years of natural history.

Free but registration is required: 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 2 to 4 PM - Read to a Buddy for Ages 6-12 Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) are therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. This is a fun, relaxed way for kids to practice reading. Sign up for a 15-20 minute session at 508-228-1110 x 103.

5 to 7 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Cocktail Cruise Enjoy breathtaking harbor views and cocktails with family and friends. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037.

5:30 to 7:30 PM - Folger’s Marsh Plein Air Painting with Illya Kagan Join renowned local artist Illya Kagan on the grounds of the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum overlooking the scenic Folger’s Marsh for an evening of Plein Air Painting class. All skill levels welcome. $50 per person. Reserve a spot at 508-2282505 or EganMaritime.org 6 PM - Tim Talks Books with Edafe Okporo author of Asylum Tim Talks Books presents a conversation with Edafe Okporo author of Asylum followed by a book signing. Free Event: seating is first-come, first-served in the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

6 PM - Sunset Tours of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Sunset Tours are private group tours and will take place in a Jeep, seating a maximum of 4 guests. Details and reservations at 508-228-6799 or thetrustees.org/program/nantucket-trustees-tours 6:45 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water & enjoy waterfront sights. Reservations at Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Departure time may change as time of sunset changes.

7 PM - We Will Rock You, The Queen & Ben Elton Musical We Will Rock You follows 2 revolutionaries as they try to save rock ‘n’ roll in a postapocalyptic world & features more than 20 hit Queen songs. A fist-pumping, footstomping anthem to individuality. Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Center St. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or at TheatreNantucket.org 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise BYOB and enjoy some of the finest sunsets aboard the Minke. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 7:30 PM - Dial M For Murder presented by White Heron Theatre A Hitchcock classic comes to life on stage in an evening filled with laughs & action that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Tommy & Margot seem to have it all, until Tommy discovers his wife’s affair with an American crime-thriller writer.

Seeking revenge, he plots the perfect murder, but his plans are cut short. This production features Tony Award-winner Celia Keenan-Bolger. White Heron Theatre Co., 5 N. Water St. Tickets at 508-825-5268 WhiteHeronTheatre.org 8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route A 1 1/3 mile, 90 min. walk featuring the island’s 2 most haunted hotels, $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 min early. 774-325-8972 continued on page 16

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8:30 to 10 PM - Free Big History Nights with MMA Join Dr. Rich Blundell & Gary Walker of the MMA for a weekly “Big History” Storytelling at Loines Observatory. Big History—an academic discipline which examines history from the Big Bang to the present—has been pursued since the Renaissance.

During this visual lecture with large scale videos & the Loines Observatory telescopes, Dr. Blundell will tell the story of the cosmos & our place in it. Free but registration is required at 774-325-1081 or MariaMitchell.org 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595

FRIDAY, JULY 29 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience. All equipment provided (+ lessons, if needed). Your catch cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & kids. Reserve a spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy soil: a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. Tickets: 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2-1/2 mi, 1 hr., exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes.

Ends at White Elephant Hotel. Cash Only. $25; $20 for 65+; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972 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 Registration Required.

9 to 11 AM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, & other marine life during this program that is part of a research project & interesting for adults + kids. Small fee to participate. Register at 508-228-5387 MariaMitchell.org 9 AM to 6 PM - StoryWalk: I Love You Blue Take a stroll through the Atheneum Garden & read a story. One rescue leads to another in this charming story of friendship Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. More trips at 1:30 & 3:30 pm & sunset. Reservations encouraged at 508-228-5585 or at EndeavorSailing.com. Private charters & pp fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM - ACK Sail Cruises Enjoy a Nantucket sailing charter or harbor cruise for up to 17 passenges. Perfect to celebrate good times spent with good friends. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset. Reserve a seat by calling 508-423-9985 or acksail.com.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1 & 3 pm 10 to 11 AM - Whaling History Tour See the remaining relics from the Whaling Era and learn what life was like aboard a Whale Ship. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Is Open Daily Learn all about Nantucket history, see the collection of scrimshaw, hear the audio tour all in a world-class museum at 13 Broad St. Tickets at the door or at nha.org continued on page 19

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indigenous to the island. The word “sculpture” in the title of the event suggests that this festival has evolved giving participants the freedom to creature virtually anything out of Nantucket’s golden sand. Organizers stress that participants must remember to avoid using non-beach friendly objects to protect our fragile ecosystem.

Kathy Kelm, Director of NISDA, got the idea for the contest as she gathered with group of friends on the beach to have a picnic and to build sandcastles. Kelm was a part of the Rhode Island School of Design when she founded NISDA. Over the decades the event has taken on “its own energy” Kathy explained in a prior interview. “People come from all walks of life to be a part of this event. It is mysterious and magical what they can create and what they create is amazing; they are like artists at their studio.” Some participants entered every summer: it was the highlight of their time on Nantucket Island.

Ribbons will be given in each of four categories: Family, Youth 9+, Teen 13+, and Adult Teams. The age group of the team is that of its oldest member. A Family Team consists mainly of children, with one or two accompanying adults, older siblings, grandparents, etc. A Family Team that has all adults, a majority of adults or adults and teens is considered an Adult Team. Do encourage your children’s castle building, but if you are not registered, please remember no hands-on building!

Awards will be based on creativity, concept, and design. Judges are island professional artists, visiting artists and educators, lecturers, staff, and faculty from NISDA. Spectators may cast a vote for People’s Choice at the registration table prior to 3:30 pm.

Applications to participate and entry fees can be submitted in advance to July 28 at NISDA.org or in person at the Chamber of Commerce, upstairs at Zero Main Street. Registration on-site the day of the event is contingent on available space.

Even if you are not participating in the contest, a visit to Jetties Beach to watch the sculpting in action or to view the finished products is well worth the trip. Rain date is July 31: if you are uncertain about the weather on Saturday, call 508-3256659 between 11 am and 12 noon.

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Drought Comes to Nantucket

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The waxy coating on leaves of some plants not only prevents water loss, but also protects the plant from salt spray effects. Seaside goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens) is a great example of this. So is High Tide Bush or Groundsel (Baccharis halminifolia). Bayberry (Morella pensylvanica) is also in this category with nutlets that are waxy coated seeds rather than fleshy berries that will desiccate.

Most of the water a plant loses is lost due to a natural process called transpiration. Plants have little pores on the underside of their leaves called stomata.

Plants will absorb water through their roots and release water as vapor into the air through these stomata. To survive in drought conditions, plants need to decrease transpiration to limit their water loss. Some plants that live in dry conditions have evolved to have smaller leaves and therefore fewer stomata. Other plants may completely shed their leaves in a drought, to prevent water loss. You can see this in action by color changes on the landscape. Fall hasn’t come early – some plants are just senescing or dropping leaves. The basic rule is that fewer leaves mean less water loss through transpiration.

Another way plants reduce water stress is by only opening their stomata for gas exchange during the evening instead of daytime, reducing transpiration. This means the plant may grow slower or appear wilted during the day since photosynthesis is limited. When stressed, the plants do what they have to in order to survive if not thrive!

For those plants where “escape” is a strategy, one option is to respond to drought by going to seed. Many seeds can withstand dry conditions for some time and germinate once there is moisture present again. Not an ideal option, but you may see some plants setting seed earlier in response to overly dry conditions.

While some of our native vegetation is drought tolerant or can likely survive due to adaptations from living in harsh environments, other habitats on-island may not fare so well. Some of our existing habitats like our red-maple swamps, beech forests, and other woodland habitats established during a time period when there was relatively ample water available. As a result, many species in these habitats are drought-intolerant, such as bats, salamanders, toads, freshwater fishes, and turtles. Consequently, these species and their supporting habitats depend on current seasonal water regimes and are highly vulnerable to changes in where, how, and when water is delivered. continued on page 25

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PARK & RIDE LOTS ARE AVAILABLE ALONG THE ROUTES: The Muse-44 Surfside Rd • Faregrounds (7a-5p)-27 Fairgrounds Rd • 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.

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10 AM to 5 PM - Family Activities at Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Kids can engage hands-on with topics like Morse Code, sail power, rope-making, signal flags, & knot-tying. Don’t miss demonstrations of a shore-to-ship rescue using breeches buoy at 11am & at 2pm. Activities designed for ages 6-12 but are adaptable for younger or older. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Rd. 11 AM - Nantucket Wood Art for Ages 6 & Up During this class, kids can choose from a variety of wood slices that they will design using various mixed media from paint, shells, washi tape, to origami paper, & more! Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. Reserve a spot at 508-680-1553 or BarnabysNantucket.com 11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in new air-conditioned buses. Learn about Nantucket’s history. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Ice Cream Cruise Family Fun! Relax and enjoy some ice cream on this scenic Harbor Tour. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Departs again at 1 PM, 2:15 PM, & 4 PM. Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:30 - The Westender Tour A 2-1/2 hr tour of the West End of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. or on Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

2 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 5 PM - Sip & Shop at Murray’s Toggery Shop Sip beverages and meet the designer of the Brooks Brothers Collection of womenswear and menswear available at Murray’s Toggery Shop, 62 Main Street. Chat with the designer & with Tim of Tim Talks Books about all things fashion & books.

5 to 6 PM - Free Workshop: Shark Research Join Caroline Collatos as she discusses her shark research on Nantucket & the importance of sharks in Nantucket’s ecosystem: followed by a Q & A session. Program is designed for children ages 12+. Free but all participants must register at 508228-9198 or MariaMitchell.org - Maria Mitchell Assn.

5 to 7 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Cocktail Cruise Enjoy breathtaking harbor views and cocktails with family and friends. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037.

6 PM - An Evening with Daniel Silva An Evening with Daniel Silva presented by The Nantucket Book Foundation and Nantucket Dreamland. A hardbound book is included in the price of this ticket.

Tickets at NantucketBookFestival.org.

6 PM - Sunset Tours of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Sunset Tours are private group tours and will take place in a Jeep, seating a maximum of 4 guests. Details and reservations at 508-228-6799 or thetrustees.org/program/nantucket-trustees-tours 6:45 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water & enjoy waterfront sights. Reservations at Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Departure time may change as time of sunset changes.

7 PM - We Will Rock You, The Queen & Ben Elton Musical We Will Rock You follows 2 revolutionaries as they try to save rock ‘n’ roll in a postapocalyptic world & features more than 20 hit Queen songs. A fist-pumping, footstomping anthem to individuality. Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Center St. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or at TheatreNantucket.org 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise BYOB and enjoy some of the finest sunsets aboard the Minke. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Brian Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595.

SATURDAY, JULY 30 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience. All equipment provided (+ lessons, if needed). Your catch cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & kids. Reserve a spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. Meet at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. OR outside of Town at The Creeks near Sayle’s Seafood.

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8 to 10 AM - Nantucket Bird Walk with Ginger Andrews Join Maria Mitchell Assn’s Field Ornithologist for a birding field trip. Learn about bird families, habitats, common local bird species, tips for seeing birds, and more.

Pre-registration is required at MariaMitchell.org or 508-228-5387 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions Exercise Walk A 2-mi non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past historic mansions & pretty gardens. Meet 10 min early at Centre & Main sts by bank steps. $25; $20 for 65+; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash only. 774-325-8972.

8:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Farmers and Artisans Market This market is a great way to peruse some of Nantucket’s local vendors include ceramics, weaving, jewelry, photography, painting & more, plus harvest from local farms. The market is held along Cambridge and Union streets.

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 Registration Required.

9 to 10 AM - Drawing in Nature for Adults with Danny O Explore landscape painting, drawing, & collage making with Maria Mitchell Assn’s Artist-in-Residence for personalized instruction in a small group setting. All supplies provided. $30 per person: register at 508-228-9198 or MariaMitchell.org 9:30 AM - Getting Gooey for Ages 2-6 This class is all things messy, from making Bubble Bath Play Dough, Slime, to Kinetic Sand, this class will ensure that your house stays clean while we make the mess at Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak St. Register at 508-680-1553 or BarnabysNantucket.com 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM - NanPuppets at Children’s Beach Grab your picnic lunches & head to Children’s Beach for a performance of Lizza Obremski’s Nanpuppets to delight all ages. Harbor View Way. 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. More trips at 1:30 & 3:30 pm & sunset. Reservations encouraged at 508-228-5585 or at EndeavorSailing.com. Private charters & pp fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM - ACK Sail Cruises Enjoy a Nantucket sailing charter or harbor cruise for up to 17 passenges. Perfect to celebrate good times spent with good friends. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset. Reserve a seat by calling 508-423-9985 or acksail.com.

10 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill A 2-mi non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past historic mansions & beautiful gardens of Nantucket. Cash only: $25; $20 for 65+; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972 10 to 11 AM - Whaling History Tour See the remaining relics from the Whaling Era and learn what life was like aboard a Whale Ship. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Saturday Morning Kids Art Join Maria Mitchell Assn. Artist-in-Residence Danny O’Connor for a small, personalized class & hands-on instruction. Explore a variety of projects & make art! Dropoff program for ages 9 to 14: $30 each, register at mariamitchell.org.

10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Chris Matthews Meet the author of This Country during this signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 11 AM - Painting Pottery: Ages 6 & Up Painting pottery is always a favorite! Children will choose from a variety of ceramic pieces that they can paint & glaze. (Ages 6 and up) Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. Reserve a spot at 508-680-1553 or BarnabysNantucket.com 11 AM to 12 PM - Free MMA Program: Shark Work-Up Join Caroline Collatos as she demonstrates how she tags & works with sharks and demonstrates her field techniques using a life-size replica & MMA Aquarium sharks. Program for ages 5+. Register at 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org 11 AM to 1 PM - Oyster Tour Cruise up harbor by boat aboard the Wampum to a Nantucket Oyster Farm and learn what goes into getting these delicacies from farm to table. Departs again at 1:30 PM. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in new air-conditioned buses. Learn about Nantucket’s history. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Ice Cream Cruise Family Fun! Relax and enjoy some ice cream on this scenic Harbor Tour. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Departs again at 1 PM, 2:15 PM, & 4 PM. Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:30 - The Westender Tour A 2-1/2 hr tour of the West End of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. or on Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334. continued on page 21

Cooks Cafe ..........................6 South Beach St. Cooks Cycles .......................6 South Beach St. Current Vintage................................4 Easy St. Dune .............................................20 Broad St. Easy Street Cantina ...................Easy & Broad Epernay......................................1 N. Beach St. Fairwinds ...................................20 Vesper Ln. The Faregrounds .............27 Fairgrounds Rd. Freedman’s of Nantucket ..........14 Centre St. G. S. Hill Gallery .................40 Straight Wharf

ACK4170 ...............................18 Federal St. Affordable Rentals..............6 South Beach St. Artists Association ................19 Washington St. Aunt Leah’s ..........Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf The Beet ..........................9 South Water St. Black-Eyed Susan’s ...................10 India St. Blue Beetle................................12 Main St. Cape Cod 5...............................0 Main St. & ...........................................112 Pleasant St. Commonwealth...........................12 Oak St.

Nantucket Blue Moon .........34 Washington St.

Mitchell's Book Corner .................54 Main St.

Murray’s Toggery ..........................62 Main St.

Jewelers Gallery .........................21 Centre St.

It’s A Shore Thing .......................30B Main St.

Hyline Cruises..........................Straight Wharf

Hospital Thrift Shop .....................17 India St.

Hill's of Nantucket...............40 Straight Wharf

Gray Lady Smoke Shop .................2 Union St.

Gail’s Tours......................................Federal St.

Sara Campbell ..............5 South Beach Street

Rose & Crown...................23 South Water St.

R. Simantov .....................10 Old North Wharf

NRTA .......................Depot @ Washington St.

Native Shoes ......................40 Straight Wharf

Nantucket Island Tours.................10 Washington St.

Nantucket Pearl Co................40 Straight Wharf

NHA ..............................................15 Broad St.

Nantucket Cottage Hospital ...........57 Prospect St.

Nantucket Bookworks ................25 Broad St.

Young’s ...........................................6 Broad St.

White Heron Theatre........................5 N. Water St.

Summer Shades...The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

Steamship Authority ...............Steamboat Wharf

Souza’s Seafood ......................23 Trotter’s Ln.

Sophie T’s Pizza.............................7 Daves St.

Siam to Go ................................1 Backus Lane

Second’s Shop..........................32 Sparks Ave.

Cooks Cafe ..........................6 South Beach St. Cooks Cycles .......................6 South Beach St. Current Vintage................................4 Easy St. Dune .............................................20 Broad St. Easy Street Cantina ...................Easy & Broad Epernay......................................1 N. Beach St. Fairwinds ...................................20 Vesper Ln. The Faregrounds .............27 Fairgrounds Rd. Freedman’s of Nantucket ..........14 Centre St. G. S. Hill Gallery .................40 Straight Wharf

ACK4170 ...............................18 Federal St. Affordable Rentals..............6 South Beach St. Artists Association ................19 Washington St. Aunt Leah’s ..........Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf The Beet ..........................9 South Water St. Black-Eyed Susan’s ...................10 India St. Blue Beetle................................12 Main St. Cape Cod 5...............................0 Main St. & ...........................................112 Pleasant St. Commonwealth...........................12 Oak St.

Nantucket Blue Moon .........34 Washington St.

Mitchell's Book Corner .................54 Main St.

Murray’s Toggery ..........................62 Main St.

Jewelers Gallery .........................21 Centre St.

It’s A Shore Thing .......................30B Main St.

Hyline Cruises..........................Straight Wharf

Hospital Thrift Shop .....................17 India St.

Hill's of Nantucket...............40 Straight Wharf

Gray Lady Smoke Shop .................2 Union St.

Gail’s Tours......................................Federal St.

Sara Campbell ..............5 South Beach Street

Rose & Crown...................23 South Water St.

R. Simantov .....................10 Old North Wharf

NRTA .......................Depot @ Washington St.

Native Shoes ......................40 Straight Wharf

Nantucket Island Tours.................10 Washington St.

Nantucket Pearl Co................40 Straight Wharf

NHA ..............................................15 Broad St.

Nantucket Cottage Hospital ...........57 Prospect St.

Nantucket Bookworks ................25 Broad St.

Young’s ...........................................6 Broad St.

White Heron Theatre........................5 N. Water St.

Summer Shades...The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

Steamship Authority ...............Steamboat Wharf

Souza’s Seafood ......................23 Trotter’s Ln.

Sophie T’s Pizza.............................7 Daves St.

Siam to Go ................................1 Backus Lane

Second’s Shop..........................32 Sparks Ave.

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Events & Entertainment from page 19 12 to 4 PM - Sand Sculpture & Sand Castle Contest At Jetties Beach—pre-registration encouraged: space is limited. Categories: Family, Youth 9+, Teen 13+, and Adult Teams. Applications & entry fees at NISDA.org. Onsite day of registration contingent on available space. Rain date: July 31.

2:45 PM - 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 5 to 7 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Cocktail Cruise Enjoy breathtaking harbor views and cocktails with family and friends. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037.

6 PM - Sunset Tours of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Sunset Tours are private group tours and will take place in a Jeep, seating a maximum of 4 guests. Details and reservations at 508-228-6799 or thetrustees.org/program/nantucket-trustees-tours 6 to 7:15 PM - Women’s Entrepreneurial Panel A conversation with 3 women — podcast host, innovative restauranteur, 4-star hotel guru: all extraordinary in their fields. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

6:15 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 6:45 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water & enjoy waterfront sights. Reservations at Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Departure time may change as time of sunset changes.

7 PM - We Will Rock You, The Queen & Ben Elton Musical We Will Rock You follows 2 revolutionaries as they try to save rock ‘n’ roll in a postapocalyptic world & features more than 20 hit Queen songs. A fist-pumping, footstomping anthem to individuality. Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Center St. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or at TheatreNantucket.org 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise BYOB and enjoy some of the finest sunsets aboard the Minke. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Mikey Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595

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This summ mer, discover Nantucket’ N s seafaring history h by Land & by y Sea. New this yyear, Egan Mariitime has developed d a lineup of incredible programs for all ages.

SUNDAY, JULY 31 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience. All equipment provided (+ lessons, if needed). Your catch cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & kids. Reserve a spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and 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 9 AM to 6 PM - StoryWalk: I Love You Blue Take a stroll through the Atheneum Garden & read a story. One rescue leads to another in this charming story of friendship Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. More trips at 1:30 & 3:30 pm & sunset. Reservations encouraged at 508-228-5585 or at EndeavorSailing.com. Private charters & pp fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM - ACK Sail Cruises Enjoy a Nantucket sailing charter or harbor cruise for up to 17 passenges. Perfect to celebrate good times spent with good friends. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset. Reserve a seat by calling 508-423-9985 or acksail.com.

10 to 11 AM - Whaling History Tour See the remaining relics from the Whaling Era and learn what life was like aboard a Whale Ship. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 10 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1 & 3 pm continued on page 24

Comin ng up this week Nanpu uppets at the Muse eum Nanpuppets August 3rd, 10:30 am - 11:3 30am Join Lizza and her beloved cast of puppetss at the beautiful museum grounds for a show that is fun for all ages!

This program is free to all families.

wreck Stories Tall Ship L Ta Ly ynx Sunset Sail and Shipw August ugusst 4th, t ,5 5:30pm 30p - 8 8:00 00p 0pm Climb aboard Ta Talll Ship Lynx for a beautiful ful and relaxing sunset sail in Nantuccket Sound while an educator ucator from Egan es of famous shipwreckss throughout the Maritime recalls tale ages in the treach herous waters that surround und the Island.

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with an eye to sell it. What pictures can I put on Instagram? How can I stage Gramma’s bedroom for possible guests? How can I get more for me and take more from thee?

Instead of realtors and innkeepers, we need surfers and fishermen. Surfers and fishermen come to the island for their passion. They will live in the basement, in the duplex, in the guest apartment if they can get into the lineup when the tide changes or if they can go out with their buddies on a boat and bring back a 800-pound tuna. The island, with its waves and fish, draw them here. Moreover, it shapes them. The sons and daughters of the island return here for those rewards from this island community. Any community, in particular an island community, needs those folks who aren’t trying to siphon another twenty bucks out of a wallet.

We need carers. We need people who will work for less than a lawyer and do the work that the lawyers don’t want to do. They will help clean up the sick at Our Island Home. They will sit with the troubled and upset and talk them through it (without billable hours). They will teach the kids, rich poor, Hispanic, Anglo, or sick. In the past, the island has made a compact with the carers. You come out here and do what you do, and we will find a way to protect you from the Holocaust of Dollars. You can even catch a few Stripers.

That compact is gone. Of course, the center of the Holocaust is housing. A teacher just signed on for the year at Nantucket Elementary School and will be pay-

ing $3,000 a month for a winter rental (no pets please).

On an island of innkeepers and realtors, every room is a potential $3,500 a week. That three thousand a month is a bargain. He should sublet it.

Dormitory housing has been offered as a possible solution, and it is part of a bucket brigade of last minute solutions. But how can you keep nurses onisland for a career, if they can’t save money for a house on Newtown Road? How can you have a continuity of care if you have to always reintroduce the clients to a new therapist? And how effective are the teachers when they are only on Zoom? When the plumbers and electricians are taking the evening boat back home, the teachers, the police, and the rest of the carers aren’t far behind.

While housing is at the center, the fire feeds on other fuel. Many, both in schools and without, live in a C.E.O.’s mindset, waiting to be called for their TED Talk. Managers and bosses, with six-figure salaries, must know more than their underlings with mere fivefigure salaries. After all, they get paid more. They read “Grit” and “Seven Habits of Successful People.”

So, if we let the malcontents and the “vision-blind” slip away, we can replace them with the young, the cheap, and good “team members.” Ten teachers are leaving the high school, most with gray houses and sea-girt home. They are leaving a changing school, which is majority-minority, has eleven different languages, and students from seventeen countries. In other words, a school that has more challenges than most mainland schools. The schools will attempt to replace those ten experienced teachers with people willing to pay $3,000 a month for rent (no pets please).

Every fire is a one alarm fire on Nantucket. Only one firehouse is coming to answer the call. I smell smoke.

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kins, uncommon gifts and fun cards. Anything you need to host or attend a celebration, you can find here. They even offer a DIY Cheese Board, with all the provisions you need for entertaining, cheese, charcuterie, dried fruit and other bites: the “DIY” is because you arrange the tasty elements as you desire.

The core of Current Vintage is still vintage clothing and wine, presented in a fun and approachable fashion, with staff that is happy to help.

Beth travels widely, searching for just the right clothing to fit life on Nantucket. “It’s a labor of love,” explained Beth, “our selection is very summer centric: we reflect current trends in vintage styles.” She describes her hand-chosen clothing selection as preppy, resortwear, and bohemian: “we have something to wear out to dinner or to a wedding or to a Nantucket event—easy and breezy, chic and comfortable.” And there is a variety of sizes available. Standout pieces, some quite rare, include vintage Pucci and classic Lilly. “We have some pieces from the early 1960s that are timeless and perfect for the Nantucket season... everything we have here is one-of-a-kind...we like to show what we love.”

This labor of love extends to their wine selection: 400 carefully curated bottles. Beth’s sophisticated tastes developed as she worked in fine dining establishments on Nantucket, and she has been involved in Nantucket’s Wine Festival for 20 years (for 2022 Current Vintage sponsored the Grand Tasting).

This season Beth was joined by a new partner, Sommelier Savannah Johnson, who earned the Advanced Award in Wines from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust and is currently completing her

Vol. 52 No. 10 • YesterdaysIsland.com Diploma with WSET. “When Savannah first came in, she already knew of half the wines in Current Vintage... we were very in sync,” Beth commented. “And Beth has taught me everything she knows about vintage clothing,” Savannah added.

Both Beth and Savannah make sure that shopping in Current Vintage is fun for all: customers who are novice wine drinkers will find themselves as welcome as the experts who come in to find just the right bottle. Savannah loves to help customers with wine pairings for formal dinner parties or for casual gatherings. “We have everything from fun to fine, and we make sure all our wine drinks above its price range,” explained Savannah.

Current Vintage truly is a fun and festive onestop shop. As Beth said: “Summer is busy, so here you can get your party supplies, wine and beer, apparel, and gifts for the party you’re going to tomorrow... and we deliver! Just last week we delivered to Quidnet a case of wine along with a Pucci skirt the client found on our website.”

Current Vintage is located in the heart of Nantucket Town on Easy Street. They have several dedicated parking spots next to the shop. Their summer hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 9 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm. Sign up for their newsletter at CurrentVintage.com to stay up-to-date on their events and announcements.

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11 AM to 12 PM - Where’s Waldo Party Celebrate the Waldo Scavenger Hunt with prizes, Waldo appearance, and much more. Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in new air-conditioned buses. Learn about Nantucket’s history. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Ice Cream Cruise Family Fun! Relax and enjoy some ice cream on this scenic Harbor Tour. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Departs again at 1 PM, 2:15 PM, & 4 PM. Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:30 - The Westender Tour A 2-1/2 hr tour of the West End of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. or on Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

12 to 4 PM - Trunk Show at Made on Nantucket Fill your jewelry box with a stunning selection of estate jewelry: necklaces, rings, bangles, and more. Exclusively at Made on Nantucket, Old South Wharf.

1 to 2 PM - Free Sunday Porch Concert Series: Janie Hobson Dupont Trio Live performance by Janie Hobson Dupont Trio, featuring Janie Hobson-Dupont on guitar & vocals, Geff Folger on bass, and Michael Galvin on guitar. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

2 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike an area dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. See & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Tickets at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com 4 PM - Dial M For Murder presented by White Heron Theatre A Hitchcock classic comes to life on stage in an evening filled with laughs & action that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Tommy & Margot seem to have it all, until Tommy discovers his wife’s affair with an American crime-thriller writer.

Seeking revenge, he plots the perfect murder, but his plans are cut short. This production features Tony Award-winner Celia Keenan-Bolger. White Heron Theatre Co., 5 N. Water St. Tickets at 508-825-5268 WhiteHeronTheatre.org 5:15 to 6:15 PM - Cocktail Cruise Enjoy breathtaking harbor views and cocktails with family and friends. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037.

6 PM - Free Live Concert by the Bad Dads Band Outdoor concert at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way, presented by the Town of Nantucket. Bring chairs or a blanket and a picnic dinner.

6 PM - Sunset Tours of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Sunset Tours are private group tours and will take place in a Jeep, seating a maximum of 4 guests. Details and reservations at 508-228-6799 or thetrustees.org/program/nantucket-trustees-tours 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 6:45 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water & enjoy waterfront sights. Reservations at Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Departure time may change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your own wine or favorite beverage and enjoy some of the finest sunsets aboard the Minke. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

MONDAY, AUGUST 1 7 AM to 6 PM StoryWalk: We Are Water Protectors Inspired by Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s Water - a bold and lyrical picture book written by Carloe Lindstrom. Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street.

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience. All equipment provided (+ lessons, if needed). Your catch cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & kids. Reserve a spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com continued on page 28

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There may also be other impacts to our ponds and aquatic systems. We may see increases in the number, size, and duration of harmful algal blooms (HABs).

Reduced flow and water levels for our waterways including groundwater and surface water, can in turn affect aquatic life and habitats.

While it’s difficult to pinpoint this particular drought on climate change effects, looking at the data for the past few decades, the Northeast has experienced more summertime droughts in the last few years than is typical. In general, climate change is exacerbating our weather extremes; we’re seeing more precipitation during wet periods and longer durations with no precipitation during dry periods.

These dry conditions have also increased fire activity in the state. Drought induced fire behavior can result in suppression challenges for fire resources and result in extended incidents so residents are asked to exercise caution while working with open flames. Please remember this and use extreme caution with fires on-island.

Many Massachusetts communities have instituted water conservation measures limiting indoor and outdoor water use. These measures can include watering bans some with strict penalties. The state office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, which is in charge of declaring drought conditions, has released the following water use recommendations for residents and businesses.

Level 1 drought recommendations (where Nantucket is at now): • Limit outdoor watering to 1 day a week, and only water between 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. when less water will be lost to evaporation.

• Consider switching to efficient toilets, faucets, and showers that use less water.

The restrictions only get more severe from there. The state's website has more information on how to conserve water indoors and outdoors.

Now is when we can also start to do some long-term planning to make our homes and businesses more drought tolerant in the longer term. One thing you can do to help conserve water is to plant native. Native plants require overall less supplemental water since they are adapted to Nantucket soil and climatic conditions. Check out this local resource for ideas on planting Nantucket native: nantucketlandcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/Biodiversity-Broch-Pages-In-order.pdf.

If you’d like to keep tabs on daily precipitation on Nantucket, the Linda Loring Nature Foundation and others collect daily rainfall data for the Community Collaborative Rain Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS). You can see the daily reports for our island and region at https://maps.cocorahs.org/

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Featured Restaurant: Brotherhood of Thieves

A New Kind of Brotherhood

by C. Oscar Olson

A lot has changed on Nantucket in the past few years, some for good and some for not. But we like to focus on the good. This is why we couldn’t wait to take a seat at the all-new Brotherhood of Thieves revisualized restaurant.

Located in the heart of town on Broad Street, this island hotspot gets its name from the title of an 1844 pamphlet written on Nantucket by Stephen S. Foster. In in, he derides those who continued to support the institution of slavery while the idea of abolition was catching fire across the country. Nantucket has long been a diverse and welcoming community, and that spirit thrives at The Brotherhood.

The menu at Brotherhood has been overhauled in the best way. With loads of staples like satisfying sandwiches, burgers, and cool summer salads, sushi has also made its mark for 2022. The selection isn’t intimidating and there is absolutely something for everyone of all ages at the table.

More than just the menu is new, there are two reimagined and unique spots to sit and sip this summer. The upstairs level is bright and refined and features dramatically different concept bars. On the one side you’ll find The Cisco Surf Bar: easygoing and fun, enjoy your favorite local beer, cocktails, and sushi, along with live music 7 nights a week. On the other side, The Notch Whiskey Bar, is cozy and classic. It boasts a lengthy list of spirits full of your favorites (including, of course, its namesake: Cisco’s top-rated Notch) and a wide variety of rarities.

On the first floor, find your classic tavern vibe and the Brotherhood that longtime residents and visitors so loved. Low ceilings, low light, and exposed timber conjure feelings of the island’s whaling days. There’s a bar here, too, along with

Cheesesteak Eggrolls

so many seats and tables to fit your friends and family.

Our favorite spot by far at Brotherhood is the outside beer garden. It’s breezy, shady, and you bet there’s a fourth bar to belly up to, or you can relax in the sun or under cover of shade. It was a steamy day outside for all of us, so we happily took a table under the tent and were immediately greeted by our superb server, Juan, who was attentive without hovering.

We often struggle with selections when everything looks and sounds as good as it did at this much-loved landmark, but we knew exactly where we wanted to start.

What’s a Nantucket sumLobster Avocado Salad mer without lobster?

Piled high with the incredible crustacean, the Lobster Avocado Salad is as refreshing as it is delicious. The lobster is toothsome and tender and topped with peppery arugula and pickled red onion and is made perfect with the addition of a chipotle-lime dressing. We loved the sweet pops of grilled corn and diced mango which complimented the subtly sweet meat.

If you’re searching for some finger food, look no further than the Cheesesteak Eggrolls. A perfectly crunchy crust reveals the most delicious cheesy, chopped steak. The mustard aioli brings it all together, and the four portions were just enough for us to share.

Another cool option for those hot days is the Burrata and Beet Salad.

The mild mozzarella-like cheese creates a lava flow of flavor when you slice into it, coating every leaf in its creamy goodness.

It’s served-up with toasted pistachios and dressed with a lemon vinaigrette, and the house-made grilled focaccia was perfect for cleaning the plate.

The Thai Chicken LetBurrata and Beet Salad tuce Wraps were a hand-

Breakfast, we have you covered!

Egg sandwiches, croissants, muffins and more… something for everyone.

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Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps held salad and our favorite first of the evening. Warm, well-seasoned chopped chicken is flavored with basil, cilantro, and a sesame-ginger vinaigrette. Cabbage, carrots, and peanuts added a delightful crunch.

You can’t go to a bar without a getting a burger, and the Cisco Burger sure fits the bill.

The patty was thick, rich, and meaty, cooked to an excellent medium rare and completely decked out. It was covered in tangy blue cheese, sweet caramelized onions, and savory bacon. The lettuce and special sauce provided cooling contrast.

We should have ordered two.

The sauce coating the Shrimp Scampi was simply divine. Creamy but not heavy, it burst with garlicky citrus flavor.

The dish was packed with plenty of large butter-poached wild Shrimp Scampi shrimp and perfectly al dente fettuccini. The spring onions atop are easy on the eyes, and be sure to use more of that fantastic focaccia for soaking it all up.

We expected nothing less than perfection from the Steak Frites, and needless to say we were not disappointed! The New York strip is spice-rubbed and grilled medium rare, just as we ordered. The steak is nicely complimented by the verdant chimichurri and a garlic aioli. We could smell the parmesan truffle fries alongside being dished out all night and couldn’t wait to have a taste. We love that the new Brotherhood is still serving the curly fries we all loved way back when: but they’re even better as truffle fries!

Our favorite of the night came as a pleasant surprise.

The moist swordfish steak in the Blackened Swordfish Sandwich is seasoned to perfection with a blend of cajuninspired spices.

It comes complete with pickled veggies, arugula, cilantro, a Steak Frites slightly spicy piri piri

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sauce, and sriacha aioli. The grilled, buttery brioche bun brings it all together.

All the sandwiches and burgers at Brotherhood come with seasoned curly fries or a side salad—but bear in mind theirs is not your average boring side salad. The Brotherhood’s version is a beautiful blend of fresh greens, red onion, cucucumer slices, and juicy grape tomatoes; and it can be ordered dressed or not to make Cisco Burger for a healthier accompaniment. It’s hard to say no to fries, but a summery salad this good might just tempt you.

The day was finally cooling down and the breeze was keeping us comfortable.

We were so happy with the marvelous menu updates, we couldn’t wait to see what kind of sweet treats that Brotherhood had to offer up. A steadfast standby from the previous offerings, the Broho Cookie Sundae brought out the kid in all of us. Served up in a cast iron skillet, it’s cooked to order, so be sure to plan ahead during your meal. The chocolate melted into Broho Cookie Sundae the cookie as did the vanilla ice cream so we had to act fast – not a bite was wasted.

Death By Chocolate reminded us of Bruce Botrotter and The Trunchbull.

Seven layers of rich, dark sponge were rounded out with a divine chocolate frosting. Definitely designed to share.

Seasonal and sublime, the Brotherhood’s Strawberry Shortcake is a lighter take on dessert. The cake is crispy on the outside and soft within, sweet strawberries sit beneath a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.

The Brotherhood of Thieves is a rare spot on Nantucket: affordable and eclectic with a vibe for every tribe at any time of day. We will definitely be back before summer comes to a close.

The Brotherhood of Thieves 23 Broad Street • 774-325-5812 • BrotherhoodNantucket.com serving continuously from 11:30 am; bar open till midnight Different menus in each of the Brotherhood’s 4 concepts Beer Garden Dinner burgers & entrees range in price from $18.50 to $38 indoor & outdoor dining • handicap accessible • full bar

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Nantucket’s s Premier Transportatiion Partner Come join us for a fun, fun informative tourr of Nantucket!

Let one of our seasoned, knowledgeable fun guides take you on a tour of the historic sites and natural beau auty of Nantucket.

Leaving 3 times a day from The Greenhound Tra ansportation Center at 10 Washngton Street. Relax in one of our b beautiful, new air conditioned tour buses as you visit the Oldest H House, The Old Mill, Sconset Village and more.

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8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2-1/2 mi, 1 hr., exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes.

Ends at White Elephant Hotel. Cash Only. $25; $20 for 65+; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972 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.

9:30 AM - Dinosaur Habitats for Ages 3-6 This dinosaur-themed class combines science + art. Little paleontologists will create a habitat with dinosaur fossils, lava paint, glowing stones, & more at Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak St. Register at 508-680-1553 or BarnabysNantucket.com 9:30 AM - Tours of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Join expert guides on an over-sand vehicle beach tour at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Beautiful habitats here include salt marshes, the barrier beach system, & the ocean. Keep an eye out for seals! The memories will last a lifetime. Details at 508-228-6799 or thetrustees.org/program/nantucket-trustees-tours 10 AM - Pick Your Own Veggie Hayride Tour at Bartlett’s Farm Veggie lovers, this tour is for you! Go out to the produce fields in Bartlett’s hay wagon to see what’s fresh and in-season. Participants will fill a bag with farm fresh vegetables & learn the history of Bartlett’s Farm. Veggies love rain & we do too: tours are rain or shine. Reservations at https://bartlettsfarm.com/farm-tours/ 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. More trips at 1:30 & 3:30 pm & sunset. Reservations encouraged at 508-228-5585 or at EndeavorSailing.com. Private charters & pp fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM - ACK Sail Cruises Enjoy a Nantucket sailing charter or harbor cruise for up to 17 passenges. Perfect to celebrate good times spent with good friends. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset. Reserve a seat by calling 508-423-9985 or acksail.com.

10 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1 & 3 pm 10 to 11 AM - Whaling History Tour See the remaining relics from the Whaling Era and learn what life was like aboard a Whale Ship. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 10 AM to 12 PM - Free Workshop: The Craft of Storytelling Do you have a story to tell? Join Francesca Sobrer for this 3-day workshop, where you will have the chance to craft and practice your story and then share it with a live audience in the Great Hall on Thursday, August 4. Register at 508-228-1110.

10 AM to 5 PM - Family Activities at Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Kids can engage hands-on with topics like Morse Code, sail power, rope-making, signal flags, & knot-tying. Don’t miss demonstrations of a shore-to-ship rescue using breeches buoy at 11am & at 2pm. Activities designed for ages 6-12 but are adaptable for younger or older. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Rd. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Is Open Daily Learn all about Nantucket history, see the collection of scrimshaw, hear the audio tour all in a world-class museum at 13 Broad St. Tickets at the door or at nha.org 11 AM - Fairy House Wonderlands for Ages 6 & Up This class will focus on designing & creating the miniature elements that come together to build a child’s special, little world using mixed media, recycled, and raw materials. Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. Reserve a spot at 508-6801553 or at BarnabysNantucket.com continued on page 43

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

Crosswinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at the Airport The Faregrounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Fairgrounds Rd. Island Treasures . . Hanabea Shopping Center off Old South Nantucket Bake Shop . . . . . . . . . . . 17 1/2 Old South Rd. Nantucket Cottage Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Prospect St. Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. . 158 Polpis Rd.

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

Monomoy 2 miles Smith Point 7 miles

Sandy Pedals . . . . . . . . Download our app for bike locations

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 20,000

2022 PHOTO CONTEST . . . . . . . . . . . . All over the island 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 Adventure / Eco-Tours

Nantucket Walkabout

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 We specialize in boat tours for all ages Call or visit us on Straight Wharf for your Island Adventure

508-228-7037 Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

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 shearwaterexcursions.com for details. shearwaterexcursions.com

Antiques

The J. Butler Collection

Open daily Fine Interiors, Antiques, Unique Gifts

508-228-8429 12 Main Street, Rear Courtyard

Our new collection is receiving rave reviews. A treasure of the island for those who enjoy the search for the perfect gift or element for their home. Open daily, in courtyard just off Washington Street, across from the iconic Compass Rose.

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Blue Beetle

Apparel & Accessories

Open Daily Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

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

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

Commonwealth Open Daily. Visit us in the store & online!

Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.

508.680.1399 12 Oak Street

COMMONWEALTH is a unique resale boutique where we believe even clothes deserve a second chance. This eclectic little shop on Oak Street specializes in curating quality gently used pieces from your favorite designers. Come in to find preloved gems or bring in your gently used items to turn your closet into cash!

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Current Vintage Open daily Wine • Clothing • Home • Gifts • Provisions

508-228-5073 4 Easy Street

CURRENT VINTAGE is a fun and original concept store with a carefully edited mix of vintage clothing & accessories, wines, cheeses, and home goods. Everything here is thoughtfully chosen, including exclusive Nantucket gifts and a selection of nearly 400 wines. CV is a beloved island institution, celebrating 15 years in the heart of Nantucket. currentvintage.com

The Dress Code Lifestye Clothing & Accessories for Women Apparel, Jewelry, Hats, Handbags, Scarves, Shoes

508-680-1716 9 Centre Street

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

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Joy West Collection Open Daily Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions

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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 10 am to 6pm Love Shack apparel, hats, and home goods

774-325-5982 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 Thursday-Monday 11 am-5 pm + Sunday Trunk Shows A unique collection of apparel, gifts, jewelry, & art

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET offers a unique selection of CAJ Designs for adults and children by Kathleen A. Duncombe. 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 Monday-Saturday 10 am to 6 pm & Sundays 10 am to 5 pm Nantucketreds.com 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!

The Rainbow Fleet Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm Clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories

508-680-1159 167 Orange Street

Shop sustainably at THE RAINBOW FLEET, Nantucket’s year round women’s consignment boutique located mid-island near the rotary. We carefully select the best vintage, modern and designer pieces from over 450 island consignors, and steam-clean them into new life daily!

From clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories to one of a kind finds from local artists, you can find your own style in our relaxed atmosphere—complete with outdoor covered shopping, dressing rooms, and, yes, ample parking! We aim to provide sustainable and affordable fashion options for all… great for the planet and your wallet too! @therainbowfleet

Sara Campbell Open daily Celebrating Made in the USA every day!

508-680-1626 5 South Beach St.

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

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

Serenella 44 Open daily 10AM to 6PM Casa, Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Apothecary

508-690-3400 44 Centre Street

SERENELLA 44 is pleased to present GIAMBATTISTA VALLI BEACH CLUB to Nantucket. Known for his couture sensibility and signature femininity, the designer’s latest capsule collection celebrates the nomadic jet-set lifestyle of the modern “Valli Girl,” offering timeless pieces that can be mixed and matched for an effortless summer wardrobe. In addition, experience a curated selection of ready-to-wear, accessories, apothecary, and casa from the most fashionable brands you have yet to know including Juan de Dios & Moye – Colombia, Les Ottomans – Turkey, Emporio Sirenuse – Italy, Costa Brazil – Brazil, Collectiva Concepción – Mexico, and Yvonne S. -Bali. serenellausa.com

Serenella Nantucket Open daily 10AM to 6PM Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fine Jewelry

508-228-3400 9 South Beach Street

Heralded by Elle Magazine as one of the top 50 boutiques in the world and consistently voted Best of Boston, SERENELLA offers the best of ready-to-wear, accessories, and fine jewelry from around the globe. Experience a curated selection from established and emerging designers for women, including Altuzarra, Barrie, Bottega Veneta, Giambattista Valli, Marlo Laz, Marni, Massimo Alba, Patou, Thom Browne, Wales Bonner and more. serenellausa.com

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Artists Association of Nantucket

508-228-0294 Sea, Sky, & Sand online exhibit thru Aug. 8 19 Washington St. Sea, Sky, & Sand in the Gallery thru Aug. 8 In-Person Gallery & Online Exhibits Modern Epic Gigantic Art in the Big Gallery to Aug 1 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. For 2022, AAN has two in-town galleries: the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery at 19 Washington Street and The Big Gallery upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf. Stay in touch at nantucketarts.org for our schedule of downtown Gallery Exhibits as well as classes and workshops at our Visual Arts Center (VAC) at 24 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

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

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

gshill.com 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 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.

Ireland Galleries

508-228-1907 Open daily 13 Old South Wharf Jewelry, handbags, beachwear, & Lorene Ireland’s gorgeous sculpture & art

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 Thursday-Monday 11 am-5 pm + Sunday Trunk Shows Handcrafted Gifts exclusively at Made on Nantucket

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

madeonnantucket.net 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).

Mother Wolf Gallery

July 28-August 3, 2022

Beach Fun

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

508-228-5646 Open Daily 9am to sunset. Permits Required Year-Round Visit Nantucket’s best beaches!

Call ahead to check conditions.

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

Visit the best beaches on the island at the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. The greater coastscape, which includes the federally owned Great Point Lighthouse and Nantucket Conservation Foundation land, is a double-fingered peninsula jutting northward between the Atlantic Ocean and Nantucket Sounds is so much more: a blend of sandy beach, rolling dunes, and forest uplands both rugged and serene. The refuge provides multiple habitats for an array of coastal plant and animal species, including heather and beach plum, a maritime oak forest & savannah of red cedar – the largest of its kind in New England – which offer shelter to deer.

At the beachfront, watch for horseshoe crabs advancing in extremely slow motion, seals basking in the sun, and shorebirds skittering above the surf line. Over-sand vehicle permits are required: you can purchase them online at thetrustees.org/permits. Rental jeep day passes available at the rental site & day passes available for personal 4x4 vehicles. thetrustees.org/ccwr

Bike Rentals

Cook’s Cycle

Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service

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

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

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

Easy Riders Bicycles

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

Bike Rentals, Sales, Service - NEW: Electric Bikes

EASY RIDERS BICYCLE RENTALS offers rentals, sales, and service, plus island-wide free delivery on all rentals and usually within an hour or so. With advanced on-line reservations, it’s the easiest way to experience Nantucket! Offering low prices and discounts on multi-day, weekly, monthly, and group rentals of top quality, new GT and 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. We have electric bikes. EASY RIDERS has a safe & convenient bike path location at 65 Surfside Road. easyridersbikerentals.com

Island Bike Company Open daily; free delivery & pickup for rentals Bike rentals for the entire family, sales & service

508-228-4070 25 Old South Road

Finally, there’s a bicycle shop where you don’t have to fight the traffic— ISLAND BIKE COMPANY at 25 Old South Road (just past Amelia Drive)! ISLAND BIKE COMPANY offers bike rentals by the day, week, or month—and that’s not all! They also rent Burley Trailers, Trail-a-Bikes, and single & double baby joggers. Full repair facility and new bike sales also offered. ISLAND BIKE COMPANY is conveniently located on the Old South Road bike path, and they offer free delivery & pickup for rentals. Great rental rates!

IslandBike.com

Sandy Pedals Bicycles LLC

508-680-4497 sandypedalsbikes.com

Fine Art Gallery Open Daily 5 Old South Wharf Ethical Wildlife Photography, Sacred Soul Art, Ethically Sourced Crystals

Available all day, every day of the year.

Nantucket’s Bike Share

Mother Wolf Gallery is for lovers of all things wild. Raising awareness of wolves and other large mammals that are currently classified as protected or endangered. Mother Wolf is partnered with Wolf Hollow, a 501(c)3 non-profit wolf sanctuary and educational facility, in Ipswich, MA. Visit 5 Old South Wharf to find out what “Ethical Photography” means to Mother Wolf Gallery. motherwolfgallery.com

Tired of sitting in traffic? Gasoline prices getting you down? Try the easy, fast way to get around the island this season! SANDY PEDALS is Nantucket’s short-term, accessible, and affordable electric bike-share system. Scan the QR code in our display ad, download the app, create a profile, and find the nearest bike!

Susan Lister Locke Gallery

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

Art and Inspired, Creative Jewelry

508-228-2132 Open daily at 28A Easy Street

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

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

Harvey A Young’s Bicycle Shop started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with over 90 years in business, the 4th generation is running YOUNG’S. The Young family and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket. Their fleet of CANNONDALE and TREK bikes are well maintained, so you and your family can have a safe and enjoyable bike ride around the island.

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

Banking

Books & Publications

Cape Cod 5 Open Monday-Saturday

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

CALL NANTUCKET

508-228-9165 ext. 110 FREE DOWNLOAD - Nantucket’s searchable phone book app CallNantucket.com The island’s “Little Black Book”

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

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket Nantucket’s oldest & largest guide In print, online, on your cell phone

Vol. 52 No. 10 • YesterdaysIsland.com 508-228-9165 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

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

Open Daily: Support Your Local Book Store!

See the calendar for our upcoming book signings

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

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

NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is our quirky little shop chock full of books, gifts, and goodies. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for books and nantucketbooksworks.com for the very best of Bookworks online. We have Nantucket gifts, puzzles, games, toys, art supplies, party accessories, stuffed animals, greeting cards, kids items, and so much more. 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

NRTA

Buses

See display ad for times & 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 and fares—discounts 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

#ACKHappyy Summer Contest!

WIN $100 GIFT CARD TO CISCO O BREWERY! Y

To enter, visit The Insider’s Guide to Nantucket Beaches page at nantucket.net//beaches and post a review of your favorite Na antucket beach, then like the ACK HAPPY SUMME ER CONTEST post on Instagram @nantucket_insider, tell us your favorite Nantucket Beach, and tag g 3 friends.

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Cannabis Accessories

Gray Lady Smoke Shop Open for the season 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.

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Affordable Rentals

Car Rentals

Open daily Cars, jeeps, mopeds

508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street

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

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

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

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

Charters & Tours - Sailing & Boating

ACK Sail 508-423-9985 10 am, 1pm, 4pm, and sunset Call to reserve your sailing & harbor cruise charters Sit back, relax & enjoy the ride...

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

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Endeavor Sailing Excursions Private Charters. Per Person Fares Pleasure sailing

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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Island Fun & Shopping Nantucket Blue Moon Charters

508-241-7245 Book your Charter: Sunset, Morning, Afternoon, Custom Half & Full Day Sails Nantucket Luxury Sailing Charters Book your sail online

Surprise your friends & family with a 2022 sail in Nantucket Harbor & Sound aboard our 70foot 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

Sailing Dog Charters

413-297-3334 Private charters & small groups

Call to schedule your sail

SAILING DOG CHARTERS offers half-day sails (4 to 6 hours), sunset sails, and overnight trips to Martha’s Vineyard. You can sit back and relax or be more involved in the sail as the helmsperson, turning winches or navigating aboard our 42’ Jeanneau sloop rig. For a fun, safe and incredible recreational experience call Captain Joseph Dunn at 413-297-3334 (cell phone) to schedule your unique Nantucket experience!

Shearwater Excursions

508-228-7037 Call or visit us on Straight Wharf for your Island Adventure Seal Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Sunset Cruise, & more Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

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 shearwaterexcursions.com for details. shearwaterexcursions.com

Children’s Clothing & Accessories

Borobabi

508-680-1845 18 Federal Street

Open daily from 10 am to 6 pm America’s first circular retailer TM

At BOROBABI, we believe every family should have access to ethically & sustainably crafted clothing. Sustainability should not be a luxury. Our natural & organic clothing gets used to its fullest potential by our network of conscious families. We work hard to take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of our childrenswear. BOROBABI sells organic garments, ethically made, with lifetime returns. borobabi.com

Murray’s Toggery Shop Open Monday-Saturday 10 am to 6 pm & Sundays 10 am to 5 pm 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

Children’s Toys & Art Classes

Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack

Open daily 10:30 am to 5 pm Downtown toy store & art studio for kids of all ages

508-680-1553 12 Oak Street

barnabysnantucket.com BARNABY’S TOY & ART SHACK, located at 12 Oak Street, offers daily art classes Monday through Saturday for children ages 2-13 years. Children can choose from a variety of classes as well as they can drop-in and create every day, all day! All of Barnaby’s classes are taught by professional artists and educators who will guide your child’s technique and processes in our inspirational space in downtown Nantucket. For more information or to register, please visit www.barnabysnantucket.com, or call 508-680-1553, or email barnabyack@gmail.com.

Gray Lady Smoke Shop Open for the season Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

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.

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Classes & Workshops

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

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 August 2: Shelest Duo Box 897, Nantucket, MA 02554

Featuring Acclaimed Musicians Free Meet the Artists: Monday, Aug. 1 at 5 pm

The NANTUCKET MUSICAL ARTS SOCIETY continues to present its marvelous series of performances in its 62nd 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 or at The Antiques Depot at 2 S. Beach Street, from 10 am to 4 pm. Monday night “Meet the Artists” are free, informal gatherings at 5 pm in the Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Come and listen to the artists talk about their lives and the program to be performed. nantucketmusicalartssociety.org

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

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

Open daily Made fresh on Nantucket

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 try her fudge, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 40 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous 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

Consignment & Thrift

The Rainbow Fleet

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

508-680-1159 167 Orange Street

Shop sustainably at THE RAINBOW FLEET, Nantucket’s year round women’s consignment boutique located mid-island near the rotary. We carefully select the best vintage, modern and designer pieces from over 450 island consignors, and steam-clean them into new life daily!

From clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories to one of a kind finds from local artists, you can find your own style in our relaxed atmosphere—complete with outdoor covered shopping, dressing rooms, and, yes, ample parking! We aim to provide sustainable and affordable fashion options for all… great for the planet and your wallet too! @therainbowfleet

Contests

NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

Deadline is Sept. 12, 2022 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 2022 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2022. 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

Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated

508-325-8884 61 Old South Road

Nantucket’s UPS STORE is in spacious quarters at 61 Old South Road and offers a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, UPS

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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!

Custom Party Decorations

Warren Pease Decorative Skiffs Call for an appointment: 508-325-1841

508-325-1841 Add New England Style to Your Parties

Old-fashioned New England style decorative skiffs with traditional lines will add a touch of Nantucket to your celebrations. They’re perfect for raw bars or showpieces: serving trays and stands included. The skiffs are made with recycled red cedar and mahogany, varnished or painted.

Available in sizes from three feet to five feet. Call Warren at 508-325-1841 to order yours!

Family Fun

Family Activities @ Children’s Beach

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

508-228-0925 at Children’s Beach

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

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Fishing Charters

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! $150 per person. Private charters are also available for $650 - up to 6 persons. fishnantucket.net

Furniture

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

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 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

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Gifts

Gift Giving Made Easy! Open daily Unique, salty-good gifts & products by small makers & artists

Hill’s of Nantucket

774-325-5105 18 Federal Street

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

Established in 1981, HILL’S combines the best of Nantucket for the art and gift seeker. G.S. Hill Gallery and Hill’s of Nantucket offer fine art by Greg Hill and wonderful speciality gifts designed by this husband-and-wife team. Nantucket theme prints, note cards by Hill are their main focus. American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a unique gift gallery from HILL’S. gshill.com

It’s A Shore Thing Open Daily Distinctive Nantucket Gifts

Made on Nantucket Open Thursday-Monday 11 am-5 pm + Sunday Trunk Shows Jewelry, Bakelite, Art Glass, & much more

508-680-1901 30B Main Street

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

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508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

madeonnantucket.net MADE ON NANTUCKET has a large selection of gifts, including limited number of Donn Russell framed mini offset litho prints and original serigraphs, jewelry by Kathleen A. Duncombe and other designers. They have fun handcrafted holiday ornaments (you’ll love the mermaids!), and slumped glass Nantucket plaques that glow in your window, as well as a large variety of ceramic ornaments by ackfire studios. MADE ON NANTUCKET has the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware.

Museum Shop at the Whaling Museum

508-228-1894, ext. 138 Open during museum hours: 10am-5pm in the Whaling Museum, 11 Broad Street NHA exclusives, gifts, apparel, books, home decor The Nantucket Historical Association has been a steward of Nantucket’s cultural history since 1894. Don’t miss the MUSEUM SHOP at the Whaling Museum, where you will find unique gifts, books, prints, maps, and objects of art inspired by Nantucket history. Many items are exclusive to the MUSEUM SHOP, and NHA members get special discounts. 100% of all purchases support the Nantucket Historical Association and its mission to tell the inspiring stories of Nantucket through its collections, programs, and properties. nantucketmuseumshop.org

Nantucket Chic at Ireland Galleries 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.

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

Open daily Unique, salty-good gifts & products by small makers & artists

774-325-5105 18 Federal Street

ACK 4170® gift boutique features beautiful gifts, apparel, candles, home decor, holiday decor, artwork (paintings & photography), cards & stationery and Nantucket Lightship basket jewelry made by small makers and artists. Voted “Best Nantucket Gift Shop” by Cape Cod Life magazine readers year after year. Sail with us on Instagram at: @ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com

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

ACK 4170® gift boutique features beautiful gifts, apparel, candles, home decor, holiday decor, artwork (paintings & photography), cards & stationery and Nantucket Lightship basket jewelry made by small makers and artists. Voted “Best Nantucket Gift Shop” by Cape Cod Life magazine readers year after year. Sail with us on Instagram at: @ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com

Open daily Unique & Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

July 28-August 3, 2022

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

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

ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. www.arrowheadnursery.com arrowheadfurniture.com

Icarus & Co Jewelry and Home Decor

Open 10 am to 5 pm 19 Old South Wharf

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

It’s A Shore Thing Open Daily Distinctive Nantucket Gifts

508-680-1901 30B Main Street

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

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Island Fun & Shopping The J. Butler Collection

508-228-8429 12 Main Street, Rear Courtyard

Open daily Fine Interiors, Antiques, Unique Gifts

Our new collection is receiving rave reviews. A treasure of the island for those who enjoy the search for the perfect gift or element for their home. Open daily in downtown Nantucket. Find us just half a block from Main Street, in the charming courtyard just off Washington Street, across from the iconic Compass Rose.

JButlerCollection.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. Gift certificates available. Visit them at pettyfolkartandcarving.com, see their show schedule and take a virtual tour: youtu.be/c95SYBE5RVg of some of their artwork available. Call or email all inquiries to jean@pettyfolkartandcarving.com pettyfolkartandcarving.com

Warren Pease Decorative Skiffs Call for an appointment: 508-325-1841

508-325-1841 Add New England Style to Your Parties

Old-fashioned New England style decorative skiffs with traditional lines will add a touch of Nantucket to your celebrations. They’re perfect for raw bars or showpieces: serving trays and stands included. The skiffs are made with recycled red cedar and mahogany, varnished or painted. Available in sizes from three feet to five feet. Call Warren at 508-325-1841 to order yours!

Internet Guidebook

Insiders Guide to Nantucket

508-228-9165

Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More Visit us online & follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

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 and follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider 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

ACK 4170®

Jewelry

“ACK 4170®...is not just a location, it’s a lifestyle.”

ACK4170.com

Inspired by the salt, sand, and sea, a new Nantucket jewelry line has washed ashore. ACK 4170® gift boutique features beautiful gifts, apparel, candles, home decor, holiday decor, artwork (paintings & photography), cards & stationery and Nantucket Lightship basket jewelry made by small makers and artists. Voted “Best Nantucket Gift Shop” by Cape Cod Life magazine readers year after year. Sail with us on Instagram at: @ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com

Blue Beetle 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

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Icarus + Co. Jewelry and Home Decor

Open 10 am to 5 pm 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 @nantucketbeachstones. icarusandco.com

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

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces.

We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by 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. jewelersgallery.com

The Love Shack by Lola 774-325-5982 Open daily 10 am to 6pm 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 Thursday-Monday 11 am-5 pm + Sunday Trunk Shows 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

Susan Lister Locke Gallery Open Daily.

Inspired and Creative Jewelry

508-228-2132 28A Easy Street

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

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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

Linen Drops

Linen Service 1-844-9-linens

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

Vacation linens made easy!

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

Local Television

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Welcome to the Grey Lady by NCTV

Watch daily at 8:30 am & 8:30 pm on local Channel 18 OR stream it on-demand at NCTV YouTube channel Welcome to the Grey Lady is a lively and colorful two-part multimedia program giving basic and insider information about the island to visitors. You can watch Welcome to the Grey Lady daily at 8:30 am and at 8:30 pm on local Channel 18 or stream it on-demand on NCTV’s YouTube channel nctv18.org

Cape Cod 5

Mortgages & Banking

Open Monday-Friday We’ll make your dream come true!

888-225-4636 112 Pleasant Street and Zero Main Street

CAPE COD FIVE will give you more than just a mortgage... they’ll help make your dream come true! Fixed Rate, Adjustable Rate, Jumbo Loans, Affordable Housing, Construction & Land Loans for first time home buyers. Our knowledgeable, experienced mortgage loan officers are available to help you. Call Beth Ann Meehan at 508-247-1709 or Lauren Ard at 508-247-1795 or visit our website at capecodfive.com

Museums & Sites

Maria Mitchell Association

508-228-9198 Summer Programs for All Aquarium & Mitchell House + Summer Programs Science center, aquarium, museums, & programs for all mariamitchell.org 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.

Nantucket Historical Association Whaling Museum open daily 10 am to 5 pm Your portal to Nantucket history

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

The NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM & HADWEN HOUSE are open for the 2022 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. Don’t miss this summer’s major exhibit: Asian Treasures from the Billings Collection. The 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 Open Mon-Sat. 10 am to 5 pm & Sun. Noon to 4 pm drive or take a shuttle to 158 Polpis Road Daily Family Activities, Museum Talks & Tours

tlyy used The perfffeectt finds Th d in i gentl designer clothing, shoes, oes, home décorr,, housewares, and nd more!

508-228-1885 nantucketshipwreck.org

Discover Nantucket’s unwavering human spirit: The NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM is devoted to the history of Nantucket lifesaving, famous shipwrecks and rescues around the island, life-saving equipment, daily routine at life-saving stations, and the United States Coast Guard. Family-friendly programs & displays appeal to all ages. The Museum shares the fascinating stories through permanent and changing interpretive exhibits, drawing on a collection of over 5,000 objects including period surfboats, beach carts, Fresnel lenses from Brant Point & Great Point lights, vintage photographs, short movies and more. The new exhibit for 2022 is Gallant Guardians: The Nantucket Lightships. Check their website for other 2022 events. The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute.

HOURS:

Mondayy,, Tuesdayy,, Thursdayy,, Fridayy,, Saturday: 10am 5pm Sunday: 11am 3pm Closed W Weednesdays For dona on hours, please call 508.228.6677

32 Sparks Avenue Next to the Mid Island Cumberland Farms

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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.

Quarterboards & Signs

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. Gift certificates available. Visit them at pettyfolkartandcarving.com, see their show schedule and take a virtual tour: youtu.be/c95SYBE5RVg of some of their artwork available. Call or email all inquiries to jean@pettyfolkartandcarving.com pettyfolkartandcarving.com

Rentals and Properties for Sale

ACK Distinctive Properties

508-332-8044

Smoke Shop

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

Murray’s Toggery Shop

Shoes

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 on Nantucket August 13, 2022 at Jetties Beach 25th Anniversary Concert on the Beach

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

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

Open Daily Live Lightly

508-221-7223 40 Straight Wharf

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

Respoke Open for the 2022 season Iconic designer scarves repurposed

Respoke.com 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. Visit their Nantucket shop at 41 Straight Wharf and see what’s new for 2022! @Respokeofficial

nantuckethospital.org/Pops

Award-winning vocalist Marc Martel will take the stage as the special musical guest at the 25th annual Boston Pops on Nantucket alongside the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, bringing the music of legendary rock band Queen to Nantucket on August 13 at Jetties Beach.

Tickets on sale now at nantuckethospital.org/Pops: General Admission Adults $30; Kids $10

Nantucket by Design August 3-6, 2022 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

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

Open Monday-Saturday 10 am to 6 pm & Sundays 10 am to 5 pm Classic & Up-to-Date Clothing for the Whole Family

Native Shoes

508-901-9399 upstairs at 2 Union Street

Open for the Season Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

Find your perfect Nantucket Home ACK Distinctive Properties, LLC is committed to bringing the highest level of customer service to real estate in Nantucket, MA. Our job doesn’t end when we sign a rental agreement or close on a house. Instead, we endeavor to offer world-class service at every stage – from keeping our clients informed about market changes and events on the island to offering personalized rental services, curated sales advice, contractual work, and more. We help you enjoy your Nantucket life to its fullest and to serve your needs with the utmost integrity, discretion, and distinction. This commitment from our agents and managing partner includes providing our clients with the highest level of information. We will keep you updated on the changing nature of the Nantucket real estate market, micro-target your Nantucket area for tailored research and advice and share with you what is trending, and what is not. ackdp.com

July 28-August 3, 2022

508-228-4305

WE WILL ROCK YOU opens July 8 Tickets at theatrenantucket.org or call the Box Office Nantucket’s Longest Running Professional Theatre TWN has been the island’s live theatre company since 1956. Their 2022 season continues with WE WILL ROCK YOU, the Queen and Ben Elton musical that features more than 20 hit songs

by Queen. Experience this show that’s “like going to musical and a concert.” Tickets are on sale at the TWN box office at 508-228-4305 and at TheatreNantucket.org. We Will Rock You continues through August 13. AND GET YOUR TICKETS now to TWN’s sensational summer benefit: Studio 65 on August 14, featuring fun food, delicious drinks, dancing, great music, and amazing performances. theatrenantucket.org

White Heron Theatre Company DIAL M FOR MURDER through August 11 Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre

508-825-5268 5 North Water Street

whiteherontheatre.org WHITE HERON THEATRE is Nantucket’s only professional Equity theater company. Their 2022 season in their theatre in the midst of the island’s historic district continues with Dial M for Murder, running July 28 & 31, and August 1-4 & 8-11. The Hitchcock classic comes to life on stage with Tony Award-winner Celia Keenan-Bolger in an evening filled with laughs that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Opening August 22 is the riveting drama THURGOOD. Also through the summer season, audiences can enjoy weekend Comedy Club performances featuring a different top comedian every weekend through September 3: White Heron bar opens at 8 pm & performances begin at 9 pm. On Aug. 12 & 13, Jack Gallagher is on stage, and Tom Cotter will keep everyone in stitches on Aug. 26 & 27. Buy your tickets now to see Don Gavin on Sept. 2 & 3! Tickets for all performances & special events are available at 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.

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Open for its 93rd year Clothing, housewares, furniture & more

508-228-1125 17 India Street

Seconds Shop

508-228-6677 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat. & Sun. 10-4 32 Sparks Avenue Call about making donations 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 Cumberland Farms), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of gently used clothing, jewelry, house wares, small furnishings, books, and more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find. Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily. And your shopping is helping a worthy island cause: proceeds benefit Fairwinds: Nantucket’s Counseling Center. Bring in the display ad in this publication for $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. secondsshop.org

Tours - Bus

1-1/2 hr tour; departs daily at 10am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Private charters available

508-228-0174 departs from 25 Federal St

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

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

508-228-0334 Two Great Tours!

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, fun, & informative tour guides take you away from downtown and allow you to enjoy the natural beauty Nantucket has to offer. Two different tours are offered this season: The Signature Tour, which lasts 1hour and 15 minutes, and The Westender Tour, which lasts 2.5 hours. For details and to book a bus tour, visit nantucketbustours.com

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

Barrett’s Tours

July 28-August 3, 2022

Tours - Van

508-257-6557 Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Call for reservations & pickup Pickup at 25 Federal St, across from Information Bureau Personal scenic Island tours: voted “Best of Nantucket”

GAIL’S TOURS, tours of Nantucket guided by native islander Gail Johnson who has been giving tours for more than 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.

Guided Walking Tours

508-228-1894

Walking Tours offered by Nantucket Historical Assoc. depart from Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St. Departs at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Mon.-Sat. Take a walk with the Nantucket Historical Association. Explore the ambiance of Nantucket’s cobbled streets and architecture with NHA guides trained in Nantucket history on the Downtown Tour at 10:30 am and at the Historic Homes & Architecture Tour at 1:30 pm. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, rain or shine. Tickets: $20 adults, $5 for ages 6 to 17; under 6 free. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Walking tours are offered MondaySaturday to June 30; daily from July 1 to Sept. 10. nha.org

Nantucket Walkabout

508-422-7466 Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times Book online & pickup at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St

Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology, and the Native Americans that lived here. Rated 5 out of 5 on Trip Advisor. $50 adults, $25 age 12 & younger.

Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, & Discover accepted. Get details & make reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com or 508-422-7466. nantucketwalkabout.com

Nantucket Walking Tours

774-325-8972 Ghost Walks, morning exercise walks + afternoon tours. Call for Private Tours See calendar for times & where to meet Explore Nantucket: No reservations necessary

The ORIGINAL NANTUCKET GHOST WALK is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket.

A fascinating evening stroll to five of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. See Calendar of Events for date & times & descriptions. Meet the guide 10 min. early at the corner of Main & Centre sts, near the bank steps. $25 for Adults. $20 for Seniors (age 65+). $15 for Teens. $10 for ages 7-12; under 6 free. Discounts for groups of 10 or more. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Private tours are available for all walks. whjamieson@gmail.com

Hy-Line

Transportation Boat

Check ad for departure times High-speed and Passenger ferries from Hyannis

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

Enjoy a new era of luxury on your HY-LINE Island cruise. The ultimate cruise ship, MV Great Point, offers a luxurious First Class passage to Nantucket, with sun decks huge and wide, cozy booth seating, recessed lighting and paneled interiors that add luxury to your trip to Nantucket.

The MV Great Point also offers a first-class section, bright with chrome and glass, in the exclusive Captain’s Quarters, where you sail in pampered comfort. For a quick trip to Nantucket, take THE GREY LADY, Hy-Line’s high-speed catamaran. You’ll cross the Sound in just about one hour! SEE OUR SCHEDULE PRINTED IN THIS ISSUE. hy-linecruises.com

Steamship Authority Reservations Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf steamshipauthority.com

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Nantucket Dining Guide Nantucket Bake Shop

Bakeries

508-228-2797 All the delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love 17-1/2 Old South Road Gluten-Free Choices Open Monday-Saturday from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. Be tempted by our world-famous almond macaroons and Magees. For breakfast, try our egg sandwiches, fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, & danish accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. We bake decorated cakes, fresh fruit tortes, cheesecake, chocolate velvets, and pastries. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! Our traditional baked goods are preservative free and hand batched on Nantucket Island. Most of our cookies and our granola are gluten free. Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website.

Nantucketbakeshop.com

Nantucket Cookie Company

508-228-6560 Sun.-Wed. 8 am-10:30 pm & Thurs. 8 am to midnight & Fri. & Sat. 8 am-2 am inside Easy Street Cantina, 2 Broad St. Decorate small batch cookies from scratch

THE NANTUCKET COOKIE COMPANY offers their freshly baked tempting treats. All of our cookies are made from scratch in small batches and made to order with no preservatives. The owners are the bakers, the packers, and the shippers. Quality is our first priority. Stop in their Steamboat Wharf location inside The Easy Street Cantina and indulge — you won’t be disappointed! nantucketcookie.net

Cisco Brewers

Brewers

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

508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

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

Clubs & Entertainment

Rose & Crown

Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

THE ROSE & CROWN is a favorite among locals and visitors. We are Nantucket’s only Downtown Nightclub. Whether it’s live local music, guided paint nights, house DJs, big screens for games, or our notorious karaoke competitions, we have your entertainment needs covered. In-season, we have entertainment 7 days a week, with early and late-night options, so everyone has a chance to enjoy the fun. Check our website for off-season entertainment listings. Theroseandcrown.com

The Corner Table

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

Light Food & Take-Out

Bartlett’s Farm

508-228-9403 Open Daily, Year Round 33 Bartlett Farm Road bartlettsfarm.com Farm Grown Produce | Garden Center | Groceries | Beer & Wine Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner To Go A 7th generation family farm growing fresh vegetables on 200 acres of historic Nantucket farm land. Find our full service grocery store onsite with specialty items like quality meats, artisanal cheeses and dairy, olive oils, organic snacks, and more. Order groceries and made to order foods online at Bartlettsfarm.com. Peruse our selection of ‘well-farmed’ wines, craft beers and ciders. Our FARM KITCHEN offers take-out breakfast sandwiches, muffins, pastries, coffee and tea…for lunch we have sandwiches, lobster rolls, clam chowder...dinner specials include roast turkey, veggie curry, and prime rib dinner. Grab lunch on your way to the beach, or food and beverages for your BBQ on the way home. Bartlett’s Farm, Who’s Your Farmer?

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

July 28-August 3, 2022 508-228-8810 6 South Beach Street

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

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

508-228-6005 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

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Sun.-Wed. 8 am-10:30 pm & Thurs. 8 am to midnight & Fri. & Sat. 8 am-2 am Enjoy our Spacious Patio. Call ahead for pickup or delivery corner of Easy & Broad sts.

EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf is celebrating its 31st season as a merging of award-winning Joe’s Broad Street Grill & 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 bacon-egg-andcheese 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 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 Indoor & Outside Dining Delicious & affordable. Gift Cards available 27 Fairgrounds Road

One of Nantucket’s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS is serving its regular menus with daily specials. Try their tasty Off-Shore Nibbles, their amazing BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos, one of their char-grilled specialty burgers, or indulge in some of their sensational seafood dishes!

They have hearty hot and cold sandwiches and salads, and their pizzas are a favorite with patrons! There’s plenty of parking; major credit cards accepted. Visit thefaregrounds.com to see the menus and call FAREGROUNDS at 508-228-4095 to order your takeout. Call ahead to reserve one of their outdoor dining tables! thefaregrounds.com

Foggy Nantucket Call in your order or order online Nantucket’s Best BBQ + Fabulous Pizzas

508-680-1737 147 Orange Street

FoggyNantucket.com Whether you’re ordering for one or need a meal for your family & friends, FOGGY NANTUCKET is the place to get your BBQ and pizza. Mix & match to keep everyone happy! They prepare their marinara daily, and make and age their own pizza dough – both Thick Deep Dish (Pan) and Thin Crust. The owners grew up down South, and they know BBQ – they like it smokysweet. They dry rub and smoke all the meats with hickory wood, and all of the burnt ends go into the beans. They offer amazing sides to pair with BBQ or Pizza or both! Salads are made to order using only the freshest ingredients with house made dressings. Their fresh Slaw and Potato salads tastes just like the favorites you remember. Island kids love Foggy Nantucket’s housemade Mac-n-Cheese. And their freshly baked garlic knots are positively addicting!

Nantucket Bake Shop Freshly Baked Treats Open Monday-Saturday from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm

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

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

Nantucketbakeshop.com

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Open Mon.-Fri. 11am to 7pm & Saturday 4 to 7pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices

SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your

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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 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons Full menu available for takeout 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

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Live Entertainment 508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

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

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

Bartlett’s Farm

Markets

Open Daily, Year Round Farm Grown Produce | Garden Center | Groceries | Beer & Wine Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner To Go

508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road bartlettsfarm.com

A 7th generation family farm growing fresh vegetables on 200 acres of historic Nantucket farm land. Find our full service grocery store onsite with specialty items like quality meats, artisanal cheeses and dairy, olive oils, organic snacks, and more. Order groceries and made to order foods online at Bartlettsfarm.com. Peruse our selection of ‘well-farmed’ wines, craft beers and ciders. Our Farm kitchen offers take-out breakfast sandwiches, muffins, pastries, coffee and tea…for lunch we have sandwiches, lobster rolls, clam chowder...dinner specials include roast turkey, veggie curry, and prime rib dinner. Grab lunch on your way to the beach, or food and beverages for your BBQ on the way home. Bartlett’s Farm, Who’s Your Farmer?

Bistro at Home

Restaurants

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

508-901-1858 Pickup at 16 Fair Street

Chefs Ruth and Tim Pitts are now offering many of your favorite dishes from Centre Street Bistro for Curbside Pickup at a new location: 16 Fair Street. 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

The Brotherhood of Thieves

508-228-2551 Serving continuously every day from 11:30 am, Kitchen closes at 10pm Good food. Good drinks. Good company.

23 Broad Street

Whether you are a first-time or returning visitor to Nantucket, THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, 23 Broad Street, must be on your To Do List! This landmark island eatery, offers 3 dining areas—a downstairs pub echoing a 1840s Whaling tavern, a second floor Cisco Kitchen & Bar with a surf shack vibe, and an outdoor patio—all in the heart of downtown Nantucket. THE BROTHERHOOD menu features fresh salads, a dozen appetizers, hearty burgers & sandwiches, their famous curly fries, and entrees featuring fish, chicken, and steak. To accompany your meal, THE BROTHERHOOD serves Cisco & other craft beers on draft, wines by the glass & by the bottle, and more than a dozen signature cocktails. And just wait until their Notch Bar opens on the second floor! brotherhoodnantucket.com

The Chanticleer

508-257-4499 Lunch daily from 11:30am to 1:30pm, Dinner nightly from 5:30 to 9pm Reservations strongly recommended 9 New Street, Siasconset

Originally opened as a small tea house at the turn of the century, THE CHANTICLEER is now one of the premier restaurants on Nantucket. One of the most romantic destinations on-island, you may linger here over an intimate lunch in the Rose Garden or come together with family and friends for a convivial dinner in one of our personal dining rooms: al fresco on warm

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Nantucket Dining Guide evenings. The lush gardens produce organic herbs, flowers, berries, and seasonal vegetables for the kitchen. An extensive wine list features some of the finest wines in the world. Chef Jeff Worster creates seasonal menus celebrating New England’s abundant local offerings from land and sea with a firm anchor in classic techniques and a penchant for cross-cultural meanderings to all corners of the globe. chanticleernantucket.com

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

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

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

CrosswindsNantucket.com

Dune Serving Dinner Nightly from 5:30 pm, Bar Opens at 5 pm Where chic meets casual comfort

508-228-5550 20 Broad Street

DUNE is open for the season with Chef Michael Getter, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons, in the kitchen! The décor in three distinct dining rooms is a blend of sophisticated elegance and soothing comfort. They also serve on a sheltered patio and have sidewalk cafestyle dining. DUNE offer an extensive selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, liquors and cordials along with tempting dinner and dessert menus. The ever-changing menu showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats from regional farms and select purveyors.

DuneNantucket.com

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Sun.-Wed. 8 am-10:30 pm & Thurs. 8 am to midnight & Fri. & Sat. 8 am-2 am 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 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 Indoor & Outside Dining Affordable Family Dining 27 Fairgrounds Road

July 28-August 3, 2022

Shangri-La Kitchen

508-228-4291 149 Lower Orange St

Open Daily from 11 am sushi, curries, pizza, subs, burgers, & much more.

shangrilanantucket.com SHANGRI-LA KITCHENis the place to go for sushi, pizza, subs, burgers, curries and much more.

Dine in or take out. You’ll love their dumplings, tempuras, and spring rolls for appetizers, along with their classic and specialty rolls. SHANGRI-LA’s platters are perfect for parties and picnics.

In addition, they have kept many of the fooods favorites: pizzas, subs, and burgers. Open for lunch and for dinner, you’ll find SHANGRI-LA KITCHEN at 149 Lower Orange Street.

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Open Mon.-Fri. 11am to 7pm & Saturday 4 to 7pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices

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

The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like 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

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265 Open Monday-Saturday from 11:15am to 9pm 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons Full menu available for takeout 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

NantucketGrownTM - Sustainable Nantucket with Chef Greg Every Saturday at 9:30 am Saturday Market & Summer CSA

508.228.3399 Cambridge & No. Union sts

When you support our NantucketGrownTM business members, you are supporting Nantucket’s local growers. SUSTAINABLE NANTUCKET offers their Farmers & Artisans Markets as a venue for locals to come together and showcase the best of their bounty and creativity. Our market includes dozens of local farmers, value-added food producers & artisans, all produced and grown on-island by Nantucket residents. And every Saturday at 9:30 am, Walk the Market with Chef Greg & join him after at The Corner Table Classroom for a demo + lunch featuring the day’s market haul. sustainablenantucket.org

Nantucket Vineyard

Vineyard 508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

Open daily Fine Nantucket wines

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

ciscobrewers.com Stop by to taste our delicious wines. Located next to Cisco Brewers and Triple Eight Distillery.

Ask about our wine dinners and events. Call for more information or to book a tour.

Petrichor Wine Bar

Current Vintage

Open from 5 pm Dinner, cocktails, largest selection of wines by the glass

617-283-9933 130 Pleasant Street

PETRICHOR is a Nantucket’s Wine Bar for people who love to discover new grapes, blends, and regions. We have dozens of wines by the glass or by the bottle: sparkling, white, rose, and red wines that are refreshing and interesting as well as selections of particular distinction.

Petrichor also offers a number of spirits—malts, bourbons, a rotating selection of seasonal beer, and dessert wines—on a rotating basis. Stop by and try something from our new cockail menu. Our 2022 dinner menu has delicious dishes to pair with our sensation libations. Call us for private parties and tastings. petrichorwinebar.com

Rose & Crown

508-228-2595 Open Thurs, Fri, & Sat 11:30 am to 1 am AND Sun.-Wed. 11:30 am to midnight NEW FOR 2022: BREAKFAST Mon.-Thurs 8-11am 23 South Water Street Indoor & Outdoor Dining ~ Takeout Available

THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. NEW FOR 2022, you can start your day with us on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday mornings from 8am to 11am: pancakes, eggs bene, mimosas and more — outdoor only, weather permitting. 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

Wine & Spirits

Open daily Wine • Clothing • Home • Gifts • Provisions

508-228-5073 4 Easy Street

currentvintage.com CURRENT VINTAGE is a fun and original concept store with a carefully edited mix of vintage clothing & accessories, wines, cheeses, beer, and home goods. Choose from a selection of nearly 400 wines, including many organic and small production options. Stop by CV in town at 4 Easy Street for the perfect custom gift basket, and try our monthly Sommelier Sampler!

Petrichor Wine Bar

Wine Bar

Open from 5 pm Dinner, cocktails, largest selection of wines by the glass

617-283-9933 130 Pleasant Street

PETRICHOR is a Nantucket’s Wine Bar for people who love to discover new grapes, blends, and regions. We have dozens of wines by the glass or by the bottle: sparkling, white, rose, and red wines that are refreshing and interesting as well as selections of particular distinction.

Petrichor also offers a number of spirits—malts, bourbons, a rotating selection of seasonal beer, and dessert wines—on a rotating basis. Stop by and try something from our new cockail menu. Our 2022 dinner menu has delicious dishes to pair with our sensation libations. Call us for private parties and tastings. petrichorwinebar.com

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11 AM to 12 PM - Free Tours of the Brant Point Shellfish Hatchery Learn about shellfish production, fishery enhancement, oyster restoration, water quality work, eelgrass, & more at the Town’s Brant Point Shellfish Hatchery. Limited to 15 people so pre-registration is necessary. Register 2 weeks before each date at Nantucket-MA.gov/691/Brant-Point-Shellfish-Hatchery 11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in new air-conditioned buses. Learn about Nantucket’s history. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Ice Cream Cruise Family Fun! Relax and enjoy some ice cream on this scenic Harbor Tour. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Departs again at 1 PM, 2:15 PM, & 4 PM. Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:30 - The Westender Tour A 2-1/2 hr tour of the West End of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. or on Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

1 to 3 PM - Get Wild and Crafty with Mother Wolf Wolf Chat and Vision Boards in the Gallery at 5 Old South Wharf. Suitable for ages 10+. $50.00 per person. Register by email motherwolfgallery@gmail.com, or DM @motherwolfgallery 1 to 4 PM - Maria Mitchell’s Birthday Celebration Live period-inspired music, silhouette art project, punch & cookies, live animal displays, astronomy activities, demonstrations all free at 4 Vestal Street, plus free admission to MMA museums this day.

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 2 to 4 PM - Special Oyster Tour Join the Nantucket Land Council for an exciting and educational afternoon aboard the Wampum with Captain Max Perkins, NLC Executive Director Emily Molden, Nantucket Waterkeeper RJ Turcotte, & Oyster Farmer Simon Edwardes for a tour of Head of the Harbor. Reserve your spot: 508-228-7037 5 to 6 PM - Nantucket Music Society: Shelest Piano Duo Meet the talented musicians of the Nantucket Musical Arts Society for an informal Q&A before their formal concert on Tuesday. Free admission, masks required. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

5 to 6:30 PM - Kids Yoga & Mindfulness with Kelsey Offered by Nantucket Town Culture & Tourism at Children’s Beach, Harborview Way. 5:15 to 6:15 PM - Cocktail Cruise Enjoy breathtaking harbor views and cocktails with family and friends. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037.

6:45 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water & enjoy waterfront sights. Reservations at Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Departure time may change as time of sunset changes.

7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise BYOB and enjoy some of the finest sunsets aboard the Minke. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 7:30 PM - Dial M For Murder presented by White Heron Theatre A Hitchcock classic comes to life on stage in an evening filled with laughs & action that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Tommy & Margot seem to have it all, until Tommy discovers his wife’s affair with an American crime-thriller writer.

Seeking revenge, he plots the perfect murder, but his plans are cut short. This production features Tony Award-winner Celia Keenan-Bolger. White Heron Theatre Co., 5 N. Water St. Tickets at 508-825-5268 WhiteHeronTheatre.org 8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience. All equipment provided (+ lessons, if needed). Your catch cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & kids. Reserve a spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Field Cut Flower Tour Spend an hour out in the flower fields, picking flowers, taking photos, and enjoying the beauty that Bartlett’s Farm offers. We provide clippers and direction, you cut bouquets to suit your style. All ages are welcome. Tours are rain or shine. Reserve your seat and buy your tickets at https://bartlettsfarm.com/farm-tours/ 8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy soil: a fascinating island ecosystem

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with many things to teach us. Tickets: 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions A 2 mile non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past historic mansions and the most beautiful gardens of Nantucket Town. Cash only: $25; $20 seniors (65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972 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 Registration Required.

9 to 10 AM - Science Through Art: Agar Art Explore the intertwined world of art and biology through making agar art using bacteria to create live art while learning about microbiology. For ages 12 and up. $50 (Members: $35). Register at 508-228-9198 or MariaMitchell.org 9:30 AM - Working with Clay for ages 3-6 During this class as your child learns sculpting techniques & creates a bowl, planter, garden bells, coasters, candle holders, and more at Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. 508-680-1553 BarnabysNantucket.com 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Music in the Garden Fun songs and singing games. Tickets at the Weezie Desk a when library opens.

Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. More trips at 1:30 & 3:30 pm & sunset. Reservations encouraged at 508-228-5585 or at EndeavorSailing.com. Private charters & pp fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM - ACK Sail Cruises Enjoy a Nantucket sailing charter or harbor cruise for up to 17 passenges. Perfect to celebrate good times spent with good friends. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset. Reserve a seat by calling 508-423-9985 or acksail.com.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour (ages 13+) For ages 13+. Learn about the real Nantucket of opium/dens, bordellos, riots, hippie hysteria, & con men. Arrive 10 min. early at Centre & Main, by bank steps. $25; $20 for 65+; $15 for teens. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. 773-325-8972 10 AM - Mother Wolf Gallery Story Hour Every Tuesday in the Gallery at 5 Old South Wharf. Suitable for ages 8+. $20 per child/parent duo. Register by emailing motherwolfgallery@gmail.com or DM @motherwolfgallery.

10 to 11 AM - Whaling History Tour See the remaining relics from the Whaling Era and learn what life was like aboard a Whale Ship. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 10 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1 & 3 pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Modeling & Self Development Program: Stand Tall Learn how to convey confidence and power in front of an audience. Free Admission Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Is Open Daily Learn all about Nantucket history, see the collection of scrimshaw, hear the audio tour all in a world-class museum at 13 Broad St. Tickets at the door or at nha.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Family Activities at Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Kids can engage hands-on with topics like Morse Code, sail power, rope-making, signal flags, & knot-tying. Don’t miss demonstrations of a shore-to-ship rescue using breeches buoy at 11am & at 2pm. Activities designed for ages 6-12 but are adaptable for younger or older. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Rd. 11 AM - Beach Terrariums for Ages 6 & Up Create a sandy beach habitat during this multi-mixed media class: kids can choose from a variety of materials from paint, wood, shells, plants, sand, & more. Kids will also have fun sculpting, incorporating polymer clay elements to their Endless Summer terrariums! Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. Reserve a spot at 508680-1553 or BarnabysNantucket.com 11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in new air-conditioned buses. Learn about Nantucket’s history. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Ice Cream Cruise Family Fun! Relax and enjoy some ice cream on this scenic Harbor Tour. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Departs again at 1 PM, 2:15 PM, & 4 PM. Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:30 - The Westender Tour A 2-1/2 hr tour of the West End of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. or on Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

12 to 5 PM - Aliita Preview Show Meet Cynthia Vilchez of ALIITA for an exclusive preview of the new jewelry collection at Serenella, 9 South Beach Street. Portion of proceeds will be donated to The Dragonfly Nantucket National Alliance for Mental Health. continued on page 44

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2 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. You’ll feel you’re exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2 to 3 PM - Maria Mitchell Assn. Nature Story Hour for Ages 3+ Designed for the young explorer: an MMA educator will read a nature or science related book, introduce an MMA’s animal friend, & make a craft or playing games.

Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Register at mariamitchell.org.

5 to 6:30 PM - Kids Yoga & Mindfulness with Kelsey Offered by Nantucket Town Culture & Tourism at Children’s Beach, Harborview Way. 5:15 to 6:15 PM - Cocktail Cruise Enjoy breathtaking harbor views and cocktails with family and friends. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037.

6 PM - “Works in Progress” Songwriters Group Songwriters are invited to share songs in a casual environment & receive thoughtful feedback from the local community. Facilitated by Chris Hanson, it’s a group for songwriters by songwriters to develop their songs while learning about songwriting. Free BUT because it is limited to 8 spots per week, reservations are required: email: chrishansonmusic@gmail.comto reserve a spot.

6:30 PM - Live in Concert: Shelest Duo Praised for their “stirring performances of rare repertory” (Fanfare Magazine), Shelist Piano Duo is a husband-and-wife team of Anna and Dmitri Shelest that takes their roots to the music school in Ukraine. Musical Arts Society in the First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. Tickets at NantucketMusicalArtsSociety.org 6:45 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water & enjoy waterfront sights. Reservations at Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Departure time may change as time of sunset changes.

7 PM - We Will Rock You, The Queen & Ben Elton Musical We Will Rock You follows 2 revolutionaries as they try to save rock ‘n’ roll in a postapocalyptic world & features more than 20 hit Queen songs. A fist-pumping, footstomping anthem to individuality. Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Center St. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or at TheatreNantucket.org 7 to 8 PM - New England Aquarium Conversation: Sharks, Sea Turtles, Whales Join New England Aquarium President & CEO Vikki Spruill, Chief Scientist Dr. John Mandelman, and Senior Scientist Dr. Nick Whitney for an interactive conversation and Q & A around the role the Aquarium and its partners are playing to safeguard ocean species, habitats & ecosystems. Tickets $25 at NantucketAtheneum.org 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise BYOB and enjoy some of the finest sunsets aboard the Minke. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 7:30 PM - Dial M For Murder presented by White Heron Theatre A Hitchcock classic comes to life on stage in an evening filled with laughs & action that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Tommy & Margot seem to have it all, until Tommy discovers his wife’s affair with an American crime-thriller writer.

Seeking revenge, he plots the perfect murder, but his plans are cut short. This production features Tony Award-winner Celia Keenan-Bolger. White Heron Theatre Co., 5 N. Water St. Tickets at 508-825-5268 WhiteHeronTheatre.org 8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route A 1 1/3 mile, 90 min. walk featuring the island’s 2 most haunted hotels, $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 min early. 774-325-8972

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 NANTUCKET BY DESIGN As the NHA’s premier summer fundraiser, Nantucket by Design celebrates the island’s unique influence on American design with engaging keynote speakers, unique discussions, a design panel, & more. Details & tickets at NHA.org 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience. All equipment provided (+ lessons, if needed). Your catch cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & kids. Reserve a spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s weasternmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers, least terns and American oystercatchers during the summer and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. This is one of the longer hikes Nantucket Walkabout does. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2-1/2 mi, 1 hr., exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes.

Ends at White Elephant Hotel. Cash Only. $25; $20 for 65+; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972 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 Registration Required.

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program that is part of a research project & interesting for adults + kids. Small fee to participate. Register at 508-228-5387 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 AM - Getting Gooey for Ages 2-6 This class is all things messy, from Bubble Bath Play Dough, Slime, to Kinetic Sand, this class ensures your house stays clean while we make a mess at Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak St. Register at 508-680-1553 or at BarnabysNantucket.com 9:30 AM to 5 PM - Art Grab & Go Bag: Clay Octopus Sculpt an octopus out of clay & create its underwater home. Kit bags in the Weezie Library from 9:30 am while they last Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

9:45 to 10:15 AM - Toddler Time for Ages 18 to 38 months Songs, simple stories, and rhymes. Tickets at the Weezie Desk when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. More trips at 1:30 & 3:30 pm & sunset. Reservations encouraged at 508-228-5585 or at EndeavorSailing.com. Private charters & pp fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM - ACK Sail Cruises Enjoy a Nantucket sailing charter or harbor cruise for up to 17 passenges. Perfect to celebrate good times spent with good friends. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset. Reserve a seat by calling 508-423-9985 or acksail.com.

10 to 11 AM - Whaling History Tour See the remaining relics from the Whaling Era and learn what life was like aboard a Whale Ship. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 10 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1 & 3 pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Farm & Field Hayride Tour for All Ages Learn about the history of Bartlett’s Farm & their farming practices, stopping at multiple points of interest along the way. Led by 6th-generation head farmer, Dave Bartlett. Reserve your seat & buy your tickets at bartlettsfarm.com/farm-tours 10 AM to 5 PM - Family Activities at Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Kids can engage hands-on with topics like Morse Code, sail power, rope-making, signal flags, & knot-tying. Don’t miss demonstrations of a shore-to-ship rescue using breeches buoy at 11am & at 2pm. Activities designed for ages 6-12 but are adaptable for younger or older. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Rd. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Is Open Daily Learn all about Nantucket history, see the collection of scrimshaw, hear the audio tour all in a world-class museum at 13 Broad St. Tickets at the door or at nha.org 10:30 to 11 AM - Preschool Story Time for Ages 3+ New & classic tales: tickets at the Weezie Desk 30 minutes before the program.

Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10:30 to 11:30 AM - Nanpuppets at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Join Lizza and her cast of puppets at the Shipwreck Museum grounds for a show for all ages! Free to all families, but gratuities for the performer are encouraged.

Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road.

11 AM - Spa Day for Ages 6 & Up Kids will get to pamper themselves (& get a little messy) as they indulge in making sparkling bath scrubs, shimmering lip balms, calming essential oils, and glittering bath bombs during this special Barnaby’s class, 12 Oak Street. Register at 508-680-1553 or at BarnabysNantucket.com 11 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand Meet the author of The Hotel Nantucket during this signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 11 AM to 1 PM - Oyster Tour Cruise up harbor by boat aboard the Wampum to a Nantucket Oyster Farm and learn what goes into getting these delicacies from farm to table. Departs again at 1:30 PM. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11 AM to 4 PM - 66th Annual House & Garden Tour A house and garden tour of upper Main Street. Rain or shine. Tickets $70.

11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in new air-conditioned buses. Learn about Nantucket’s history. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Ice Cream Cruise Family Fun! Relax and enjoy some ice cream on this scenic Harbor Tour. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Departs again at 1 PM, 2:15 PM, & 4 PM. Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:30 - The Westender Tour A 2-1/2 hr tour of the West End of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. or on Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

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passes. This is one of the shorter hikes and is close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2 to 3:30 PM - Beach Biology Field Trip with Maria Mitchell Assn.

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 2 to 4 PM - Free Weekly Writers Group A friendly group of writers from a variety of genres to read original works and to critique others writing. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

5 to 6:30 PM - Kids Yoga & Mindfulness with Kelsey Offered by Nantucket Town Culture & Tourism at Children’s Beach, Harborview Way. 5 to 7 PM - Weekly Collage & Sip Join Artist Danny O and become a member of his “Comet Club.” Participants will work with the Maria Mitchell Collection of 100 years of National Geographic Magazine. Each week we will explore collage while sipping wine at 33 Washington Street. This a 21 and over event. Registration is required at 508-228-9198.

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Cocktail Cruise Enjoy breathtaking harbor views and cocktails with family and friends. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037.

6:15 PM - Polpis Harbor Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout As the sun sets over Nantucket Harbor & Coatue, learn from Guide Peter Brace how geological forces formed Nantucket & Polpis Harbors & about salt marsh ecosystem in the harbors & conservation efforts. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Atheneum Knitting Group A fun, relaxed place to share your projects with like-minded people or learn new techniques. Attendees must wear a mask. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 6:45 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water & enjoy waterfront sights. Reservations at Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Departure time may change as time of sunset changes.

7 PM - We Will Rock You, The Queen & Ben Elton Musical We Will Rock You follows 2 revolutionaries as they try to save rock ‘n’ roll in a postapocalyptic world & features more than 20 hit Queen songs. A fist-pumping, footstomping anthem to individuality. Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Center St. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or at TheatreNantucket.org 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your own wine or favorite beverage and enjoy some of the finest sunsets aboard the Minke. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 7:30 PM - Dial M For Murder presented by White Heron Theatre A Hitchcock classic comes to life on stage in an evening filled with laughs & action that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Tommy & Margot seem to have it all, until Tommy discovers his wife’s affair with an American crime-thriller writer.

Seeking revenge, he plots the perfect murder, but his plans are cut short. This production features Tony Award-winner Celia Keenan-Bolger. White Heron Theatre Co., 5 N. Water St. Tickets at 508-825-5268 WhiteHeronTheatre.org 8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route A 1 1/3 mile, 90 min. walk featuring the island’s 2 most haunted hotels, $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 min early. 774-325-8972

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9 to 11 AM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, & other marine life during this program that is part of a research project & interesting for adults + kids. Small fee to participate. Register at 508-228-5387 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 AM - Painting Pottery: Ages 3-6 Painting pottery is always a favorite! Children will choose from a variety of ceramic pieces that they can paint & glaze. (Ages 3-6) Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. 508-680-1553 BarnabysNantucket.com 9:30 AM - Tours of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Join expert guides on an over-sand vehicle beach tour at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Beautiful habitats here include salt marshes, the barrier beach system, & the ocean. Keep an eye out for seals! The memories will last a lifetime. Details at 508-228-6799 or thetrustees.org/program/nantucket-trustees-tours 9:45 to 10:15 AM - Free NanPuppets at the Atheneum Stories and fun. Tickets at the Weezie desk on the first-come-first-served when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. More trips at 1:30 & 3:30 pm & sunset. Reservations encouraged at 508-228-5585 or at EndeavorSailing.com. Private charters & pp fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM - ACK Sail Cruises Enjoy a Nantucket sailing charter or harbor cruise for up to 17 passenges. Perfect to celebrate good times spent with good friends. Again at 1pm, 4pm, & sunset. Reserve a seat by calling 508-423-9985 or acksail.com.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM - 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. $25, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $10 ages 7-12. Cash only. Starts at the Atheneum, on corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fences. Please arrive 10 min early. 774-329-8972 10 to 11 AM - Whaling History Tour See the remaining relics from the Whaling Era and learn what life was like aboard a Whale Ship. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 10 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: call 508-228-0174. Offered again at 1 & 3 pm continued on page 46

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 NANTUCKET BY DESIGN As the NHA’s premier summer fundraiser, Nantucket by Design celebrates the island’s unique influence on American design with engaging keynote speakers, unique discussions, a design panel, & more. Details & tickets at NHA.org 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience. All equipment provided (+ lessons, if needed). Your catch cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & kids. Reserve a spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and 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 8 to 12 AM - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina Savor the island’s best wings at the best price: fall basket (16) for $15.95 or half basket (8) for $9.95. Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-2285418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions A 2 mile non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past historic mansions and the most beautiful gardens of Nantucket Town. Cash only: $25; $20 seniors (65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972 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 Registration Required.

9 to 10 AM - Maria Mitchell Assn. Pond Ecology Workshop Explore the diversity and ecology of Nantucket’s freshwater habitats at the MMA Research Center! Learn how to collect water samples, create slides, & use compound microscopes: bring a water sample to see what critters live in ponds near you. For ages 12+; adult must sign up with kids. MariaMitchell.org

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10 to 11:30 AM - Modeling & Self Development: Life of a Fashion Model This workshop gives you general information about the modeling industry and discusses how to launch a modeling career. Registration Required. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Is Open Daily Learn all about Nantucket history, see the collection of scrimshaw, hear the audio tour all in a world-class museum at 13 Broad St. Tickets at the door or at nha.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Family Activities at Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Kids can engage hands-on with topics like Morse Code, sail power, rope-making, signal flags, & knot-tying. Don’t miss demonstrations of a shore-to-ship rescue using breeches buoy at 11am & at 2pm. Activities designed for ages 6-12 but are adaptable for younger or older. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Rd. 11 AM - Working with Clay for Ages 6 & Up Tracy Daily will share her expertise in ceramics during this class as your child learns various sculpting techniques & creates bowls, planters, coasters, candle holders, and more using a variety of tools & materials. Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. Reserve a spot at 508-680-1553 or BarnabysNantucket.com 11 AM to 12 PM - Free Tours of the Brant Point Shellfish Hatchery Learn about shellfish production, fishery enhancement, oyster restoration, water quality work, eelgrass, & more at the Town’s Brant Point Shellfish Hatchery. Limited to 15 people so pre-registration is necessary. Register 2 weeks before each date at Nantucket-MA.gov/691/Brant-Point-Shellfish-Hatchery 11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in new air-conditioned buses. Learn about Nantucket’s history. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Ice Cream Cruise Family Fun! Relax and enjoy some ice cream on this scenic Harbor Tour. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Departs again at 1 PM, 2:15 PM, & 4 PM. Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:30 - The Westender Tour A 2-1/2 hr tour of the West End of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10

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Washington St. or on Nantucketbustours.com or call 508-228-0334.

12:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation Hike with Nantucket Walkabout LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond in sight of an active osprey nest. 110 Eel Point Road. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2 to 3 PM - Maria Mitchell Assn. Nature Story Hour for Ages 3+ Designed for the young explorer: an MMA educator will read a nature or science related book, introduce an MMA’s animal friend, & make a craft or playing games.

Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Register at mariamitchell.org.

2 to 3:30 PM - Free Earth Walk & Talk Explore the major thresholds of geologic time & reconsider how the events and processes of deep time have led to our current global predicament. Join the MMA’s Visiting Scientist, Dr. Rich Blundell, on a 4.6km (2.9 mile) walk through the history of planet Earth—each stride accounta for approx. 1 million years of natural history.

Free but registration is required: 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 2 to 4 PM - Read to a Buddy for Ages 6-12 Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) are therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. This is a fun, relaxed way for kids to practice reading. Sign up for a 15-20 minute session at 508-228-1110 x 103.

4 to 7 PM - An Evening with Elin Hilderbrand Hilderbrand’s novel “The Hotel Nantucket” comes to life to benefit the year-round work of the Nantucket Book Foundation, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Ticketholders will enjoy summer cocktails from the novel, a “Read the Runway” fashion show featuring island boutiques, a live auction for the chance to get your name as a character, & a conversation with author Elin Hilderbrand & Tim Ehrenberg of Tim Talks Books + a book signing. Tickets $150 at NantucketBookFestival.org 5 to 6:30 PM - Kids Yoga & Mindfulness with Kelsey Offered by Nantucket Town Culture & Tourism at Children’s Beach, Harborview Way. 5 to 7 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

5:15 to 6:15 PM - Cocktail Cruise Enjoy breathtaking harbor views and cocktails with family and friends. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037.

5:30 to 8 PM - Tall Ship Lynx Sunset Sail & Shipwreck Stories Sail on Tall Ship Lynx for a beautiful, relaxing sunset sail in Nantucket Sound while an educator from Egan Maritime recalls tales of famous shipwrecks in the treacherous waters that surround Nantucket. BYOB &bring your own light bites. Only 35 souls can be accompanied aboard the ship & reservations are on a first-come firstserve basis. Launch departs from Waypoint Marine on Straight Wharf at 5:30pm continued on page 47

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(launch fee included in ticket price). $75 ($60 for Egan Members). Get your tickets today at 508-228-2505 or at EganMaritime.org 6 PM - Sunset Tours of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Sunset Tours are private group tours and will take place in a Jeep, seating a maximum of 4 guests. Details and reservations at 508-228-6799 or thetrustees.org/program/nantucket-trustees-tours 6:45 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water & enjoy waterfront sights. Reservations at Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Departure time may change as time of sunset changes.

7 PM - We Will Rock You, The Queen & Ben Elton Musical We Will Rock You follows 2 revolutionaries as they try to save rock ‘n’ roll in a postapocalyptic world & features more than 20 hit Queen songs. A fist-pumping, footstomping anthem to individuality. Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Center St. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or at TheatreNantucket.org 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your own wine or favorite beverage and enjoy some of the finest sunsets aboard the Minke. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 7 to 8:30 PM - Free Evening of Storytelling Francesca Sobrer hosts a storytelling hour featuring students of her storytelling workshop. Masks required. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

7:30 PM - Dial M For Murder presented by White Heron Theatre A Hitchcock classic comes to life on stage in an evening filled with laughs & action that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Tommy & Margot seem to have it all, until Tommy discovers his wife’s affair with an American crime-thriller writer.

Seeking revenge, he plots the perfect murder, but his plans are cut short. This production features Tony Award-winner Celia Keenan-Bolger. White Heron Theatre Co., 5 N. Water St. Tickets at 508-825-5268 WhiteHeronTheatre.org 8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route A 1 1/3 mile, 90 min. walk featuring the island’s 2 most haunted hotels, $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 min early. 774-325-8972 8:30 to 10 PM - Owl Prowl with Maria Mitchell Assn.

Night-time brings out a whole new cast of avian and other creatures. Join MMA’s Field Ornithologist to listen for calls of a variety of nocturnal animals and birds, watch for owls. This program is meant for adults, but ages 8+ are welcome with an adult guardian. Register at 508-228-9198 or MariaMitchell.org 8:30 to 10 PM - Free Big History Nights with MMA Join Dr. Rich Blundell & Gary Walker of the MMA for a weekly “Big History” Story-

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telling at Loines Observatory. Big History—an academic discipline which examines history from the Big Bang to the present—has been pursued since the Renaissance.

During this visual lecture with large scale videos & the Loines Observatory telescopes, Dr. Blundell will tell the story of the cosmos & our place in it. Free but registration is required at 774-325-1081 or MariaMitchell.org 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 NANTUCKET BY DESIGN As the NHA’s premier summer fundraiser, Nantucket by Design celebrates the island’s unique influence on American design with engaging keynote speakers, unique discussions, a design panel, & more. Details & tickets at NHA.org 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience. All equipment provided (+ lessons, if needed). Your catch cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & kids. Reserve a spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, but their groves & small forests are broken up by meadows of wildflowers.

508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 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 Registration Required.

9 to 11 AM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, & other marine life during this program that is part of a research project & interesting for adults + kids. Small fee to participate. Register at 508-228-5387 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 AM - Ocean Wood Scenes! Ages 3-6 Children will design an ocean scene using wood slices, paint, glitter, glue, and a variety of materials to create a finished work of art! (Ages 3-6) Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. 508-680-1553 BarnabysNantucket.com 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Children’s Garden Concert - Johnette Downing: Swamp Romp Live children’s music at Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. More trips at 1:30 & 3:30 pm & sunset. Reservations encouraged at 508-228-5585 or at EndeavorSailing.com. Private charters & pp fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

Award-winning vocalist Marc Martel will take the stage as the special musical guest at the 25th annual Boston Pops on Nantucket alongside the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, bringing the music of legendary rock band Queen, to Nantucket on August 13th at Jetties Beach.

Adults $30 | Kids $10 NantucketHospital.org/Pops

Presented by White Elephant Resorts, Jill and Stephen Karp

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