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Have You Seen the Whales?

by Dr. Sarah T. Bois Director of Research & Education for the Linda Loring Nature Foundation It’s not surprising to hear people talking about whales as you walk along the streets of Nantucket. Between the museums, the historic homes, and cobblestones, whales are front and center. The latest discussion however is in the present, not the past. “Have you seen the whales?” has become a common question around the soda fountain lately. The past few weeks on Nantucket, our old obsession with whales has sprung back. What had been a rare sighting has become a regular, almost reliable, sight to behold.

Before it became an industry, whales were first hunted from shore on Nantucket. When whales were spotted off-shore, small boats were launched into the surf to hunt the whales for oil and food. Today, whales seen from the shore of Nantucket are an uncommon, but not unheard of sight, more typical from the Siasconset bluff in winter and the occasion south shore blow. Nowadays, when we do see whales, instead of calling an alarm, we post photos on Instagram, George Reithof/OverNantucket.com share them on Facebook, and email

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There’s something intrinsically sacred about the dialog between closeknit groups of people. Whether family members or best friends, all niceties are typically stripped away, these people almost relating to each other as one would when facing a mirror. They are brutally honest, sometimes harsh, and to any outsider, could even appear to be cruel; but nothing could actually be further from the truth. In fact, if you are lucky enough to appreciate it, this dialog is the epitome of real love, of dependability, of understanding, and it is just the setting you will find yourself in for a performance of Outside Mullingar, the latest drama hosted at Nantucket’s White Heron Theatre.

The story takes place in Killucan, Ireland, and the opening scene reveals a rainy afternoon with father Tony, son Anthony, and recently widowed neighbor Aoife, all gathering over a cup of tea. They have just returned from the funeral for Aoife’s husband, and as Anthony straightens up the kitchen, the two elderly neighbors chat with humorous honesty. “You’ll be dead within a year,” Tony laments to Aoife, who in return, nods straight-faced. “Me? I’ll be dead within two months.”

The talk of death leads them to discuss the fate of Tony’s farm, and the concern he has in leaving it to his unmarried 42-year-old son, a shock to Anthony who always assumed he’d inherit it after his years of servitude. And to further his surprise, he learns that a chunk of land connecting the farm to the road was sold long ago to Aoife’s daughter, Rosemary, a stipulation that would greatly decrease the value of the land if it were ever sold. Anthony further learns that Rosemary, who is sitting outside in the rain while they chat, continued on page 27

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The Grace of Whales

by Robert P. Barsanti We believe in summer sun, but the truth of Nantucket is fog. Nantucket lies near the confluence of the warm water Gulf Stream with the Canadian Labrador current. The waters mix and mist over the shallow water of the George’s Bank, and the sand bars leading up to the island. In addition, the humid tropic air gets pumped up one side of the Bermuda high and crashes into drier inland air. All of those collisions leave Nantucket in the Jim Cantore sweet spot of dense fog, mildew, and warping doors that hang ajar. Welcome to July, bring a rain coat.

Over the last week, we have fog or rain for the last six days. While mist means great things for libraries, bookstores, and Netflix, it doesn’t bode well for the vacationer. My fatherly heart reaches out to the man I saw with his children downtown. He wore jeans, a Swarthmore sweatshirt. and anguish on the corner of Main and South Water Street, by the Pacific Club ATM. His four children stood in front of him as he gave them twenties from his wallet.

He took two weeks of vacation time, rented a house, brought the car over, and prepared for some time on the sand only to find himself staring at the Dreamland movie listings and wondering how many times they can watch Spiderman before his wallet gives out.

The beaches are cold and wet, the hikes and the bike rides are damp, and the only way to get the young ones to put down the electronics is to bring them into town. Along with everyone else. In the current summer boom, Nantucket can function as well as we promise in the calendars and webpages when the sun is out. When the fog rolls in, one small, cute, historic town cannot entertain the tens of thousands. We can sell them ice cream and tshirts, but we can’t give them the happy ending that they expected; wish in one hand, but the other fills up a lot quicker. continued on page 28

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THURSDAY, JULY 20 All Day - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina A basket of 16 jumbo wings for $12.95; half basket for $8.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. At Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad Streets.

9:30 AM to 1 PM - Free Games & Activities for Families Free family-friendly games and activities for everyone including: Spikeball, musical chairs, kite making, hula hoops & jump rope, badminton, volleyball and kickball.

Held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. Repeated at 1 pm.

10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify, & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life. The Harbor is filled with interesting animals that amaze with their shapes, colors, & habits.

Space limited, so preregistration required: 508-228-9198 or mariamitchell.org $25.

10 AM - Nantucket by Bike Town Adventure Travel with us thru Nantucket Town down old whaling streets & seeing quintessential sights. We have a few secrets only to be seen with your Nantucket Bike Tour guide. Reservations: 508-825-5362 10 AM to 12 PM - “Keep the Lights Burning� for Ages 7-10 Learn about life before electricity, about different lamps & candles used and about the craft of tinsmithing practiced by Maria Mitchell’s uncle & brother. Make a candle & lantern to take home. Register at mariamitchell.org or 508.228.2896.

10 AM to 4 PM - 49th Community Green Thumb Flower Show “Meet Me on Nantucket� is a GCA Flower Show presented by the Nantucket Garden Club at The Siasconset Casino, 10 New Street, Siasconset. Free and open to the public; donations accepted.

10 AM to 5 PM - Rafael Osona Auction Preview Browse an array of fine home furnishings & antiques, fine art, Nantucket art & baskets, hand-woven Oriental carets, estate jewelry, sterling silver, folk art, maritime artifacts & more at American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St. ahead of Saturday’s auction. 508-228-3942 10:30 AM - Children’s Pirate Walk & Treasure Hunt with Pirate Robin Tales of pirates, lost sailing ships, & pirate treasure during a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse. On treasure hunt we’ll search for lost & buried treasure. $20, Kids $15.

All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586.

10:30 to 11 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 3+ Stories &songs; limited to first. Tickets at the Weezie desk 30 min before program.

Nantucket Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset Walking Tour 2/3 mi, 90 min historic walk in beautiful village of Siasconset. $20. $15 for 65+ & teens. $5 for 7-12. Cash only. Catch 10:15am bus at Greenhound Depot on Washington St for 20 min ride to Siasconset. Meet guide at rotary BBD. 508-332-0953.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served.

11:30 AM - Summer Lecture & Luncheon Brent Hull: Preservationist, craftsman & author will be main speaker. Lecture is free & open to public, held in Sconset Union Chapel, 18 New St, Siasconset.

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Free Fire Truck Ride to Breeze Restaurant for Lunch Hop aboard an antique fire truck for a free tour thru Town & ride to Breeze restaurant at The Nantucket Hotel for lunch. Departs from Visitors Services Bureau on Federal St at 11:30 am & 12:30 pm to 77 Easton St. Reservations 508-228-4730. continued on page 17

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The Spirit in Art

by Sanibel Chai Kathleen Knight, owner of The Gallery at Four India Street, discovered a peculiar coincidence when selecting artists for her new exhibition. Without any prior knowledge of either artist, Kathleen was drawn to Richard Hagerty and Joseph Conrad-Ferm’s work. She says, “I was attracted to them because of their backgrounds without knowing their backgrounds.” The common ground between the artists was revealed to be their medical careers, which each had channeled in his paintings. Art is often spoken of as a healing process whereby the artist has freedom to turn to the canvas as a means of catharsis. This notion is held dear by Kathleen and touches on the concept behind her upcoming exhibit.

“The Spirit” opens on Friday, July 21 and will run through July 31. The opening reception will be held at The Gallery at Four India Street from 6 to 8 pm, where you will have the opportunity to meet the five featured artists. Presented alongside Richard Hagerty and Joseph Conrad-Ferm are Judith Brust, Lucas Century, and Judy Friday. All five artists occupy a post-modern surrealist space and share themes of spirituality and healing.

Judith Brust is a Nantucket-based abstract artist who Kathleen has known since the eighties. Brust’s showcased work features a spirit bird, which Kathleen describes, “he takes her through all of her life cycles and heals her through her trials and tribulations.” The spirituality inherent in Brust’s paintings articulates the idea behind the exhibit through her large scale mono print paintings in oil. Brust has an MA and an MFA from State University of New York, Albany.

Also featured is abstract photographer Lucas Century. Century creates no-camera photography. Kathleen describes how Century’s works are created “with chemicals and healing and energy he brings to the dark room through his hands and his body.” Century’s background is in glass artistry, but his foray into photography is a boon for the art world. The photographs are unlike any you have ever seen, made entirely through manipulating the chemical continued on page 14

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Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday starting at 8:45pm.

Cemetery Route: A 1 1/3 mile, 90 min walk featuring the Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, Mary Abby Swain, & the island’s 2 most haunted hotels. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday starting at 8:30pm.

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Historic Mansions and Hidden Parks

A 2 mile, non2stop exercise walk 2 with historic commentary 2 past the historic mansions and most beautiful gardens of Nantucket town.

Meets 10 min. early at Centre and Main Sts. beside the bank steps.

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, starting at 8:30am.

Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point

A 2 1/2 mile, 55 min, non2stop morning exercise walk 2 with historic commentary 2 past some of the most spectacular homes on Nantucket. $15 cash only. Please arrive 10 minutes early at Centre and Main beside the bank steps. Monday & Friday starting at 8:30am.

Glorious ‘Sconset

A 90 min, 2/3 mile historic walking tour past the famous cottages of Siasconset, Nantucket’s most beautiful village. Catch the 10:15am bus at the Washington St. depot and meet the guide 20 min. later at the rotary bulletin board ;opposite the post office< in ‘Sconset.

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday starting at 10:45am.

Notorious Nantucket

For ages 13 and up. Learn about the real Nantucket of opium dens, bordellos, riots, hippie hysteria, a gigolo, a conman, and a wicked, wicked woman. Please arrive 10 min. early at Centre and Main, beside the bank steps. Wednesday & Saturday starting at 10:30am.

Great Writers on Nantucket

Hear how Hemingway, Melville, Steinbeck, and others were inspired by their stays on this magical island. Please arrive at 10:20am at Federal and India Sts, outside the Atheneum fence. Monday at 10:30am.

Prices for all tours: Historic Mansions & Fabulous Mansions $15 per person.

All other tours are $20 for adults; $15 for seniors (65+) and for teens; $5 for kids 7‐12; and under 7 free. 20% off for groups of 6 or more; 33% off for ten or more.

Cash only. No reservations necessary. Private tours available for all walks.

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Spreading Joy

by Cara Godlesky Thinking back to childhood, many can recall wiggling finger puppets on pinkies or watching in delight the magic of Elmo and Cookie Monster on “Sesame Street.” Now, Nantucket’s own version of puppetry is making its way into the island spotlight through Nanpuppets, a children’s puppet show.

Nanpuppets is a live puppet show with a television program, “Out to See” based on the characters and concepts in the show. Created by Lizza Obremski and Sue Riddle, Nanpuppets and “Out to See” brings another element of island entertainment to children and families.

Nanpuppets, now in its third season, came to life when Obremski decided she needed a different career path from her usual elementary school teaching job and wanted to embrace her past of practicing puppetry. Obremski played with puppets as child and even took a puppetry class in college.

Obremski incorporated the use of puppets while teaching, but in the classroom setting it could never be a main focus. After being overwhelmed by the dynamics of working in a school, she thought to herself why couldn’t she make puppets. Puppetry was always a part of Obremski’s life and after a break from working with children and teaching, she allowed it to fully manifest into a career.

Obremski was doing live Nanpuppet shows when she met Riddle. Riddle’s background is in children’s illustration and daycare. She loves bringing humor into whatever she does. The women became friends, and, one day, Riddle thought the two should create a television program based of Nanpuppets, called “Out to See.” Obremski still does her live shows but now she and Riddle are partners in creating a television program together. With Ombreski’s background in teaching and puppetry and Riddle’s experience creating kid-friendly content and dabbling with animation, the two businesswomen are in the process of producing an educational variety show.

“We’re writing together and our senses of humor are very much in tune,” said Riddle. “We’ll be editing pieces and laughing and laughing. We hope that continued on page 25

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Hop aboard for a fun tour through Town, then lunch & your favorite cocktail on our Indoor/Outdoor Breeze Terrace.

There’s a fun, unique throwback event on Nantucket this summer for all to enjoy…The Nantucket Supper Club. Presented by ReMain Ventures and The Nantucket Hotel, this new event is offered every Thursday evening from 7:30 to 11 pm through August 24 in The Nantucket Hotel’s Grand Ballroom.

Guests can delight in a sophisticated evening reminiscent of an earlier era, complete with fine dining, stylish dancing, quiet conversation, and live music capturing the mood of the 1920s–1940s. The recommended dress code for The Nantucket Supper Club is “Island Elegant” finery (jackets for men and flowing dresses for women).

Departs Daily from Visitors’ Services Bureau, Federal St. 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Reservations encouraged

77 Easton St. | Lunch Reservations: 508-228-4730 or OpenTable app at breezenantucket.com

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NANTUCKET CHIC Artist Lorene Ireland

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Dark Rainbow Opens Saturday The thrilling Damien Hirst show Dark Rainbow, featuring unique works and limited editions, will open on Nantucket at the Samuel Owen Gallery on Centre Street with a reception on Saturday, July 22 from 5 to 8 pm.

This is the third consecutive season, Samuel Owen Gallery has hosted a Damien Hirst reception to showcase rare pieces by the artist. Most notably, a one-of-a-kind Spin Art Bass Guitar will be made available to discerning art collectors. The piece is a collaboration with the Red Hot Chili Peppers bass guitarist Flea and created to benefit Flea’s charitable organization, Silverlake Conservatory of Music.

Hirst has reignited the contemporary art world with his current exhibition in Italy, “Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable.” The show centers around the premise of assumed works unearthed from a sunken ship. Controversy, a word commonly associated with Hirst, certainly applies to his latest body of work. Many of the new pieces toy with the concept of established archeological practices, while infusing the artist’s undeniable cheeky sense of humor. Mickey Mouse and Barbie make guest appearances in discontinued on page 16

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Eye on Style Blue Beetle

by Cara Godlesky

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For a trip to Nantucket, visitors must pack light, breezy clothes for warm sunshine days, but also be prepared for the cool nights when the fog makes its way inland. For those who forgot their beach cover-ups or cozy sweaters, Blue Beetle can fulfill any apparel needs.

Blue Beetle, located downtown at 12 Main Street, is a trendy shop with a wide range of clothing, accessories, and jewelry. Since 2005, they’ve offered a chic selection of apparel and accessories.

“We are definitely an upscale boutique with a preppy, go-to shop for your night out or your everyday wear when you’re visiting Nantucket,” said Alicia Paterson, manager of Blue Beetle. “You can get essentially anything: tops for the beach or a night out on the town...”

We love the Captiva cashmere line of Fringed Cape, Pom Pom Triangle Wrap, and ponchos at Blue Beetle. Nantucket has a constant ocean breeze and having a soft wrap to throw on during dinner night is a necessity.

Blue Beetle carries many other brands, such as Joules, a U.K. designer line, MZ Wallace bags and Jude Connally, known to be a good brand to travel with as it’s easily washable.

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Have You Seen the Whales? from page 3

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This year has been anything but typical for whale sightings. Starting at the end of June, the south shore of Nantucket became a feeding ground for a mixed-species whale pod. Sometimes coming in as close as 30 feet from shore, these whales have been spotted every day by on-shore onlookers. The whales that have been seen include humpback whales and the critically endangered North Atlantic Right whales.

A joy to behold from shore, Humpback whales are more common than their endangered counterpart. As many as 12 have been seen recently with some jumping and breaching putting on a show and seemingly having a good time. Both species are baleen whales gulping water and filtering out tiny copepods and small fish for food. Scientists assume that food is the main reason for them congregating along Nantucket’s south shore right now.

North Atlantic Right whales are one of the most endangered creatures with only an estimated between 450 and 500 individuals left in the world.

Their name was coined as they were the “right” whale to hunt. They were often seen from shore and floated after they were killed. There have been at least seven individuals (maybe more) seen off the island’s south shore this month. It is unusual for them to cluster close to shore this time of year. Right whales have rotund bodies with arching rostrums, V-shaped blowholes and dark gray or black skin. They are larger than the other whales you are likely to see here (humpbacks and pilot whales, mainly). Their endangerment is one of the main reasons for the US Coast Guard presence and the attention these sightings have been getting. While protected federally, the two leading causes of death are still human-induced: being struck by ships and from entanglement in fishing gear.

Researchers and conservationists have noted that 2017 has been the deadliest year for right whales with seven deaths in the past two weeks. Only five were born this year (that we know of), so it is a year of decline for these majestic creatures. This rarity coupled with the close proximity of the animals continued on page 13

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to shore is bringing flocks of people to Nantucket’s south shore beaches to glimpse the whales.

The whales have primarily been seen from Stone’s Beach (off of Nonantum Ave.), Nobadeer, Fisherman’s Beach, and east to Tom Nevers. For daily information on the best viewing spot, check out the local Facebook page which has sprouted up to keep track of whale sightings (facebook.com/groups/321781774939112). You have to ask to join the group, but then you’ll be able to keep abreast of where, when, and how many were most recently seen. It also George Reithof/OverNantucket.com serves as a whale “babysitting” schedule where people can volunteer to keep an eye out on the whales from shore. This helps the coast guard and ensures that no boats get too close to these endangered animals.

Before you set out, remember to bring water and sunscreen for yourself. Definitely binoculars, if you have them. The whales are not always as close to the shore as some of the photos seem to indicate.

If you are in a boat, keep in mind the rules and regulations regarding endangered species. State and federal laws prevent vessels from approaching within 500 yards (1500 feet) of the whales. Violations could lead to criminal charges and up to $100,000 in fines. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s fisheries division has established a zone of voluntary speed restrictions 2 nautical miles south of Nantucket to protect the whales that have been seen south of the island. Mariners in vessels 65 feet or longer are asked to avoid the area or reduce speeds to 10 knots or less. Volunteers have been patrolling the beaches and alerting the USCG of any violators. There is plenty to see without further endangering these creatures. Mariners are asked to report all right-whale sightings and any whales in distress to NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Marine Animal Reporting Hotline 866-755-6622 or to the Coast Guard on Channel 16.

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Judy Friday is an abstract expressionist who uses the sky as the primary inspiration in her work. She simplifies landscapes through abstraction, which lends a rich textural and pigmented harmony to the finished painting. Five years ago, Friday reached out to Kathleen hoping to show her work at The Gallery and began a mutually beneficial relationship. Friday studied at Ohio State University, Yale, and Lyme Academy of Fine Arts.

Kathleen explains that she tends to prefer artists with an academic background, “I like artists whose hand is a thinking hand.

Judith Brust It’s not just doing because it feels good.

Every brushstroke is a thought that has a meaning to it...It’s hard to paint in a studio without something in front of you. So you have to know what a tree looks like to be able paint a tree. To be able to abstract a tree you have to know [how a tree looks] through learning realism first and then abstraction comes later. I find those [artists] are the more solid abstract artists that have more structure. They still have the principles of painting...in their abstractions and surrealist compositions.”

The Gallery at Four India Street did not always feature abstract and surrealist work. Kathleen explains the evolution of her gallery, “This is my 29th year on the 2nd floor on India Street. My gallery has evolved from a 19th century gallery to a more contemporary gallery...I collect during the winters and I assemble exhibitions for my gallery. I always try to be ahead of the curve and what’s trending in art. Being ahead of the curve means adapting to new ways in which artists share their work. Kathleen discovered Joseph ConradFerm on Instagram, “I followed him for a long time and then when I found continued on page 15

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out he was a nurse I thought ‘Oh, that’s so cool because I love the healing of art,’” Another serendipitous connection Kathleen unearthed was that Conrad-Ferm’s brother has a house on-island, “It’s really interesting how people I get attracted to have some kind of connection to the island.”

Conrad-Ferm’s art will be displayed beside surrealist Richard Hagerty, who has retired from his medical career. Hagerty was a plastic surgeon who painted throughout his medical career and the seventeen years he Judy Friday spent with Doctors Without Borders in Cambodia and Vietnam. Kathleen spoke to the common ground the pair of artists shared, “These two men paint their way through their medical professions as a form of release,” Hagerty exhibited at The Gallery in 2005-6 after he was recommended to Kathleen by a fellow physician. The paintings Hagerty has contributed to “The Spirit” include representations of the patients he treated while abroad. Kathleen points me toward Hagerty’s brightly colored “Cambodian Chaos,” which was inspired by the hardship he witnessed.

The upcoming show is not Kathleen’s first time dealing with the intersection between art and healing. “For a number of years I’ve been involved in loaning art to hospitals and clinics,” Kathleen says, including the Nantucket Cottage Hospital and the New England Fertility Clinic. Loaning art to hospitals and clinics is an important initiative because it helps create “a comfortable environment through art” for patients who are suffering and convalescing.

Kathleen has also loaned art to hospitals in Boston and in Nashville, TN. The Gallery at Four India Street is an ongoing love affair for Kathleen. She speaks of how she has grown through many phases of collecting and how the collection she has today is very different from the one she began with twenty-nine years ago. Though she still displays salon style (frames covering all walls, as opposed to museum style with one work per wall), her tastes are constantly shifting. Three years ago Kathleen displayed a steampunk selection that she says perplexed many people. Her love of its history and creativity trumped public opinion and she continues to hold her affinity for the artistry of a work of art above whatever naysayers may be whispering.

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1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point with Shearwater Excursions See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

1 to 4 PM - Free Read to a Buddy Program for Ages 6-9 A fun, relaxed way to become more confident enjoy reading. Our READ dogs just want to listen. Sign up to read 15 - 20 minutes by calling Weezie Desk 508-2281110. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street 1:30 to 3:30 PM - Patriotic Picnic Nancy Tyrer from the Atheneum will prepare a picnic for two. We will make ham & cheese pita pockets with lettuce, tomato, veggies and homemade ranch dip & fruit salad. Fee: $6 (for 2 meals). Saltmarsh Senior Center, 81 Washington St 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Children & their companions create crafts inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. Today: Tea Cups & Dancing Masks. Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St 508-228-1894 2 PM - Nantucket by Bike: To the Brewery!

Cycle out to Cisco with scenic stops along the way, tour the brewery, & savor a locally brewed beverage. We’ll help arrange a cab to get you home- this tour ends at the brewery. Reservations: 508-825-5362 2 to 4 PM - Weekly Printmaking with Elizabeth Durand Explore a different technique each week. All levels welcome. $70; $50 members & materials $10 + Materials $30. Held at AAN’s Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive.

508-228-0722 2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served.

2:30 PM - Fight for Treasure Sail Raise the flags and sails with the pirates and privateers of Nantucket and shoot the cannons aboard the privateer Lynx. Presented by the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Tickets $35: 508-228-2505.

3 to 4 PM - 19th Annual Enchanted Villages & Fairy House Building Help turn our Children’s Garden into a magical place for Fairies, Elves, & Gnomes.

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3 to 4 PM - Family Art Class with Bethany Oliver Young artists + caregivers explore various multimedia art stations at their own pace in this inspiring class. $20. AAN Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. Register at nantucketarts.org, 508-228-0722 3 to 5 PM - Free Plein Air Force Get out & Paint. Capture the beauty of the island. Call for location 508-228-0722 4:30 PM - Foggy Roots Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5:30 to 7:30 PM - Live Music, Cocktails & Light Bites at The Nantucket Hotel Join us for our Front Porch – Live Music, Cocktails & Light Bites Menu! Acoustic guitar and fiddle music by Sean Lee and Bob McGuire. 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730.

6 PM - Movie: “Spider-Man: Homecoming” Showing in The Dreamland Theatre, 17 South Water Street.

6 to 8 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” and coloring activities– while you linger over dinner. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730.

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Printmaking Sampler with John Carruthers This workshop will cover linoleum block and mono print with traditional and contemporary approaches. Register at www.nantucketarts.org or call 508-228-0722 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor as Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront. Tickets: 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7 PM - National Theatre Live: Angels in America Part 1 (Live) A live broadcast of Tony Kushner’s multi-award-winning 2-part play about America in the mid-1980s in the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration. Dreamland Theatre, 17 S. Water St. $20.

7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring snacks & beverages and enjoy a narrated tour ending with a Nantucket Sunset. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or come by Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.

7:30 PM - Ghost Ship on the Mooring Harrowing tales of supernatural ships, sea monsters, and sea hauntings under the night sky aboard the privateer Lynx. Presented by the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Tickets $20/$10 for age 18 & younger: 508-228-2505.

7:30 PM - White Heron Theatre Presents “Seawife” A musical tale of monumental scope inspired by stories of sailors & captains who sailed the whaling ships of old Nantucket. Percy, a sailor with natural talent, rises to become the whaling era’s greatest hero. An original musical by The Lobbyists. A treat for the whole family. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. continued on page 18

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7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got the Blues Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.

7:30 to 11 PM - The Nantucket Supper Club with The Vibrant Trio The Nantucket Hotel and ReMain Ventures present The Nantucket Supper Club.

Dress in “Island Elegant” finery and enjoy 3-course fine dining, dancing, & live music by the Vibrant Trio. $95 pp. 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730.

8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell &view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring the Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House & Nantucket’s 2 most haunted hotels. Since 1998 led by the original guide. $20. , $15 Seniors (65+), Teens. $5 Kids (7-12) Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps 10 minutes early. 508-332-0953 9 PM - Movie: “The Big Sick” Showing in The Dreamland Theatre, 17 South Water Street.

10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 10:15 PM - Summer Dance Party at Atlas After dinner service, dance to the music of Foggy Roots at Atlas, 130 Pleasant Street every Thursday night.

FRIDAY, JULY 21 8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Guided Walkabout Explore Smooth Hummocks, Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, complete with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil.

Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 8 to 10 AM - Early-Bird Bird Walks with Maria Mitchell Assn.

Join Field Ornithologist, Ginger Andrews on a boutique birding experience. After a brief visit to the Museum’s ornithology collection, head out to birding areas around town. $25. Preregistration required 508-228-9198 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join us on a thrilling 6-hour offshore adventure—whale sightings guaranteed!

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8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2-1/2 mi., 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. Ends at White Elephant, $15. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre sts 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Enjoy complimentary coffee while you cruise through Nantucket Harbor and hear stories from the Whaling Era. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

9 to 9:30 AM - Feeding Frenzy Feed the ever hungry creatures at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium with staff before it opens. Pre register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. 38 Washington St. $12 9 AM to 1 PM - Historic Silversmithing Learn advanced silversmithing techniques to make a historic-style bowl. All materials provided. $550. Register 508-228-1894 or 1800house@nha.org 9 AM to 4 PM - Artist Mentoring Workshop with Christie Scheele Learn to establish relationships with galleries, create a presence in the marketplace & use a website/social media to your advantage. Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Dr. $170. Register at 508-228-0722 or nantucketarts.org 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters Before the museum opens see the animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more!

Pre-registration is required at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198 $12.

9:45 to 10:15 AM - Free Nanpuppets for Ages 2-7 Lizza Obremski & her puppets will be in the Atheneum Garden for fun. Atheneum Garden, 1 India St, no ticket needed for garden show.

9:45 to 10:45 AM - Art & Science Program for Ages 4-8 Limited to the first 15 children. Tickets at the Children’s Desk 30 min. before start of program. Held at Nantucket Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Dreamland Kids: Barnaby Bear Series Based on the popular Barnaby Bear Series by Wendy Rouillard. Held in The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water Street. Tickets $5.

10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

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“It is really difficult, being Nantucket is a small island, staying different and unique, and getting the customers something they wouldn’t be able to see everywhere. So we really do try to hunt new brands and to keep it different while also still being fashion forward,” explained Paterson.

The shop not only aims to be have a different flare than other Nantucket boutiques, but also to provide customers with a large selection of items to personalize and monogram. Blue Beetle has a charm bar that has many different beads and charms that customers can mix and match to create oneof-a-kind-bracelets. The charm bar is well-known for its exact replica charm of Nantucket lighthouses, Steamship ferryboat charms, and glass beads. The charms can be put on a cuff purchased at Blue Beetle and are also compatible with Pandora, Troll, and Chamilia bracelets.

Blue Beetle’s market for personalization does not stop there. They can add your monogram to necklaces, earrings and 14kt gold hand engraved pendants as well as tumblers, tech cases, and cutting boards.

With all the individualized products available, it is evident Blue Beetle pays attention to each of their customers. The employees of the shop desire “to make the customer happy” and “not just in the moment,” but to have positive experience so they want to come back again.

“We definitely stand out the most from other stores through customer service. We strive for that,” said Paterson. “We have more employees so we can have that one-on-one customer interaction and we get a lot of wonderful feedback from [customers] saying ‘Thank you so much. I feel like I’m having a personal shopping experience.’”

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10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 to 11:30 AM - Plant and Nature Walk Take a walk on the Linda Loring Nature Foundation’s Eel Point Property to view what’s flowering, fruiting, & hatching among Nantucket’s sand plain grasslands and heath lands. $10. 508-325-0973.

10 AM - Nantucket by Bike Town Adventure Travel with us thru Nantucket Town down old whaling streets & seeing quintessential sights. We have a few secrets only to be seen with your Nantucket Bike Tour guide. Reservations: 508-825-5362 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify, & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life. The Harbor is filled with interesting animals that amaze with their shapes, colors, & habits.

Space limited, so preregistration required: 508-228-9198 or mariamitchell.org $25.

10 AM to 5 PM - Rafael Osona Auction Preview Browse an array of fine home furnishings & antiques, fine art, Nantucket art & baskets, hand-woven Oriental carets, estate jewelry, sterling silver, folk art, maritime artifacts & more at American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St. ahead of Saturday’s auction. 508-228-3942 10 AM to 5 PM - Jude Connally Trunk Show A Sip & Shop at Blue Beetle, the first Nantucket store to feature Jude Connally.

Jude’s modern dress collection features lively prints paired with soft silhouettes that balance simplicity with sophistication and comfort with luxury. She wants you to live life to the fullest and feel amazing while doing so. Find your fit in Jude Connally Dresses & feel more confident & stylish in your active life. 12 Main Street.

10:30 AM - Raven’s Walk: The History of Nantucket A walk though Nantucket’s fascinating past. Hear about the founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck & the impact of Quakerism, whaling, effects of 3 wars, and tragedy of the Essex. Meet at Main & Federal sts $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10.

10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Thad Dupper Meet the author of “Attack on Nantucket” at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.

10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset Walking Tour 2/3 mi, 90 min historic walk in beautiful village of Siasconset. $20. $15 for 65+ & teens. $5 for 7-12. Cash only. Catch 10:15am bus at Greenhound Depot on Wash-

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11 AM - Dreamland Youth: The Princess Parodies Held in The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water Street. Tickets $5.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served.

11:30 AM - Historic Harbor Tour Sail Sail through saltwater history of Nantucket Harbor aboard the privateer Lynx. Presented by Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Tickets $35: 508-228-2505.

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Free Fire Truck Ride to Breeze Restaurant for Lunch Hop aboard an antique fire truck for a free tour thru Town & ride to Breeze restaurant at The Nantucket Hotel for lunch. Departs from Visitors Services Bureau on Federal St at 11:30 am & 12:30 pm to 77 Easton St. Reservations 508-228-4730.

12 to 1 PM - Tie-Dye Activity Bring your own shirt ($2 fee) or buy one for $5 and tie-dye it at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. Sponsored by the Town of Nantucket.

1 PM - Kenny Brothers Band Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Children & their companions create crafts inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. Today: Lighthouses & Signal Flags. Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 2 PM - Nantucket by Bike: To the Brewery!

Cycle out to Cisco with scenic stops along the way, tour the brewery, & savor a locally brewed beverage. We’ll help arrange a cab to get you home- this tour ends at the brewery. Reservations: 508-825-5362 2 PM - Guided Walkabout at Gardner Farm Explore this former farm along Hummock Pond, now Land Bank property. Hummock Pond is a glacial meltwater river bed, home to painted & snapping turtles, ospreys, and mute swans. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served.

2:30 PM - Fight for Treasure Sail Raise the flags and sails with the pirates and privateers of Nantucket and shoot the cannons aboard the privateer Lynx. Presented by the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Tickets $35: 508-228-2505.

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2:30 to 4:30 PM - Buck-a-Shuck and Live Music Fresh shellfish for buck-a-shuck and music by PJ Moody on the lawn at the Brant Point Grill in The White Elephant Hotel, Easton Street.

4:30 PM - Miss Fairchild Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town with Robin & Her Raven Embark upon our ghostly adventure: we stop by houses that have stories to tell.

Learn what to look for & how to become a Ghost Hunter. Bring tools you may need for our search. The Ghost hunt is educational, exciting, & lots of fun. Adults, Seniors & Teens $15, Children $10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586.

5 to 7 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 5 to 7 PM - Walk about the Wharf Meet the artists & artisans of Old South Wharf for a fun & festive evening.

5:30 to 7:30 PM - Free Book Binding Workshop Learn new ways to bind books. No experience required, all tools and materials supplied. Bring ideas for future book binding workshops! Register at 508-228-1110.

Held at The Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Live Music, Cocktails & Light Bites at The Nantucket Hotel Join us for our Front Porch – Live Music, Cocktails & Light Bites Menu! Acoustic guitar and fiddle music by performers Sean Lee and Bob McGuire. 77 Easton Street.

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6 to 8 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” and coloring activities– while you linger over dinner. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730.

6 to 8 PM - Meet The Artists Reception Post Modern Surrealism to Contemporary Modern Art. Meet the Artist, Judith Brust, Judy Friday, Lucas Century, Richard Hagerty, Joseph Conrad-Ferm at The Gallery at Four India at 4 India Street..

6 to 9 PM - Opening Reception at Robert Foster Fine Art Art Opening Reception featuring Julija Mostykanova Feeney at the Robert Foster Fine Art Gallery, 8 India Street. Show continues through August 2nd.

7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor as Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring snacks & beverages and enjoy a narrated tour ending with a Nantucket Sun-

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set. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or come by Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.

7:30 PM - Ghost Ship on the Mooring Harrowing tales of supernatural ships, sea monsters, and sea hauntings under the night sky aboard the privateer Lynx. Presented by the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Tickets $20/$10 for age 18 & younger: 508-228-2505.

7:30 PM - White Heron Theatre Presents “Seawife” A musical tale of monumental scope inspired by the stories of sailors and captains who sailed the whaling ships of old Nantucket. Percy, a sailor with most natural talent, rises to become the whaling era’s greatest hero. An original musical by The Lobbyists. A treat for the whole family. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508825-5268.

8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell &view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8:30 PM - Free Friday Night Flix Screening of “Pete’s Dragon,” bring a blanket or chairs & enjoy the movie sponsored by the Town of Nantucket. Held at Children’s Beach.

8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Begun in 1998, this is Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk featuring 5 of the island’s most famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long and lasts 80 min. No reservations necessary, $20. $15 65+ & Teens. $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Morejuice Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street

SATURDAY, JULY 22 8 AM - Smith’s Point Guided Walkabout Jutting out into the channel between Madaket Harbor and Tuckernuck Island, Smith’s Point alternates between including Esther’s Island. Explore it with a guide..

Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Enjoy complimentary coffee while you cruise through Nantucket Harbor and hear stories from the Whaling Era. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

9 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2 mile, 45 minute, nonstop exercise walk, with historic commentary. Past historic mansions of Nantucket. $15, cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Streets, by bank steps. Arrive 10 minutes early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 continued on page 23

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9 to 9:30 AM - Feeding Frenzy Feed the ever hungry creatures at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium with staff before it opens. Pre register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. 38 Washington St. $12 9:30 AM - Rafael Osona Auction Featuring an array of original fine art, Nantucket art & baskets, fine antiques & designer furnishings, hand knotted Oriental carpets, estate jewelry, sterling, porcelains and more. The American Legion Hall, 21 Washington Street. Absentee & telephone bids welcomed. osonaauctions@gmail.com or 508-228-3942.

9:30 to 10 AM - Meet the Animals at MMA Science Museum Safely touch frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects: this is a great way to learn about them up close. Preregistration required, sign up mariamitchell.org or call 508-2289198. $12; MMA members $7.

9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Dance(Sing) Movement for Ages 10 mos to 3 yrs.

Creative movement class; children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.

Tickets at Children’s Desk, when library opens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 10 to 10:30 AM - NanPuppets Puppet Show Free puppet show for families at Children’s Beach.

10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM - Nantucket by Bike Town Adventure Travel with us thru Nantucket Town down old whaling streets & seeing quintessential sights. We have a few secrets only to be seen with your Nantucket Bike Tour guide. Reservations: 508-825-5362 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. Repeated at 1 pm.

10 AM to 5 PM - Jude Connally Trunk Show A Sip & Shop at Blue Beetle, the first Nantucket store to feature Jude Connally.

Jude’s modern dress collection features lively prints paired with soft silhouettes that balance simplicity with sophistication and comfort with luxury. She wants you to live life to the fullest and feel amazing while doing so. Find your fit in Jude Connally dresses and feel more confident & stylish in your active life. 12 Main Street.

10:30 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mi, 80 min walking tour for ages 13+. $20, $15 Age 65+ & Teens. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10:30 to 11:15 AM - Free Yoga for Kids in Grades 1-5 Tickets at Children’s Desk 30 min before program. Nantucket Atheneum , 1 India St 11 AM to 12:30 PM - Barnaby’s Summer Party Barnaby’s Summer Party. Barnaby story time, Book Signing, Activities, Treats, Prizes & Barnaby appearance held at Bookworks at 25 Broad Street.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served.

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Free Fire Truck Ride to Breeze Restaurant for Lunch Hop aboard an antique fire truck for a free tour thru Town & ride to Breeze restaurant at The Nantucket Hotel for lunch. Departs from Visitors Services Bureau on Federal St at 11:30 am & 12:30 pm to 77 Easton St. Reservations 508-228-4730.

11:30 AM to 2 PM - Saturday Brunch Enjoy a glorious view while you savor a delicious Brunch at TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet, 120 Wauwinet Road. Reserve at 508-228-8768.

1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Children & their companions create crafts inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. Today: Sailors Valentines & U’u Clubs. Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by adult. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St 2 PM - Nantucket by Bike: To the Brewery!

Cycle out to Cisco with scenic stops along the way, tour the brewery, & savor a locally brewed beverage. We’ll help arrange a cab to get you home- this tour ends at the brewery. Reservations: 508-825-5362 2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served.

2:30 PM - Stump Swamp Guided Walkabout A guided wilderness hike on the Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm trail with 2 island ecosystems, a shrub swamp wetland and island moors dotted with kettle holes.

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3 PM - Free Nantucket Fencing Class and Club To be part of the NFC, you must be over 21 years old & have the proper gear (mask, jacket, glove, and blade). For details, call Mike Wodynski at 508-228-5228.

3 PM - Kenny Brothers Band Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 to 6 PM - NCMC Music Talk with Curtis on Tour Music Talk with Curtis on Tour. Held at the NCMC, 56 Centre Street, 102 Parlor. $10 admission & free for members.

5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.

5 to 8 PM - Opening Reception for “Dark Rainbow” Damien Hirst Show Art Opening Reception featuring unique work and limited editions of Damien Hirst in the Samuel Owen Gallery, 46 Centre Street. Show continues through August 2nd.

5:30 to 7:30 PM - Front Porch: Live Music & Cocktails at The Nantucket Hotel Join us for our Front Porch – Live Music, Cocktails & Light Bites Menu! Acoustic guitar music by performer Alan James. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730.

6 to 8 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” and coloring activities– while you linger over dinner. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730.

7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor as Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring snacks & beverages and enjoy a narrated tour ending with a Nantucket Sunset. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or come by Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.

7 PM - Polpis Harbor & Quaise Guided Walkabout With the backdrop of the sun setting over Nantucket Harbor and Coatue, learn how geological forces formed Nantucket & Polpis Harbors, about the salt marsh ecosystem, & conservation efforts around it. Register: NantucketWalkabout.com 7:30 PM - White Heron Theatre Presents “Seawife” A musical tale of monumental scope inspired by stories of sailors & captains who sailed whaling ships of old Nantucket. Percy, a sailor with most natural talent, rises to become the whaling era’s greatest hero. An original musical by The Lobbyists. A treat for the whole family. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268.

8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell &view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Begun in 1998, this is Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk featuring 5 of the island’s most famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long and lasts 80 min. No reservations necessary, $20. $15 65+ & Teens. $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Brian Party with DJ Brian at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street

SUNDAY, JULY 23 8 AM - Sankaty Bluff Guided Walkabout A guided wilderness hike on the Sankaty Bluff trail. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join us on a thrilling 6-hour offshore adventure—whale sightings guaranteed!

Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Enjoy complimentary coffee while you cruise through Nantucket Harbor and hear stories from the Whaling Era. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 2 PM - Buffet Brunch at Brant Point Grill Enjoy harbor views while you dine on fresh local cuisine. With waffle, pancake, omelet, raw bar & carving stations, and a kids’ corner at the Brant Point Grill in The White Elephant. 508-228-2500 10 AM - Nantucket by Bike Town Adventure Travel with us thru Nantucket Town down old whaling streets & seeing quintessential sights. We have a few secrets only to be seen with your Nantucket Bike Tour guide. Reservations: 508-825-5362 11 AM to 2 PM - Brunch & Live Music at Breeze Restaurant Linger over a leisurely summer Sunday Brunch while you listen to Alan James live on the acoustic guitar on the Terrace. For reservations: 508-228-4730. The Nantucket Hotel & Resort, 77 Easton Street. continued on page 49

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comes through in our show.”

Obremski and Riddle co-write and so-produce the show. Riddle thinks back to what she wished her own kids could see on TV and be involved in, which helped create the concepts depicted in the pilot of “Out to See.” The two try to incorporate educational, but fun concepts in the show. The pilot episode features apiculture on Nantucket, starting from shipment of bees coming to the island to the harvesting of the honey.

“Out to See” not only ties in academic knowledge but social and emotional knowledge as well. One of the puppet stars of Nanpuppet and “Out to See” is Larry the Lobster. Larry is normally grumpy and does not want to socialize. However, the shows emphasizes to its young audience that Larry might just be afraid. It is fear he is feeling. It helps teach the children that sometimes when people are cranky, they are actually feeling afraid.

“We’re trying to weave emotional intelligence into the work that we do because it’s something we really value,” said Riddle.

Nanpuppets and “Out to See” includes other Nantucket sea creatures, like Clarence the Clam, who mentions to the viewers that he eats microscopic plankton. There is also a scene showing how all the puppets get together to strategize how to cheer up one of their friends who is feeling down. The two shows strive to embrace a kind and connected feeling while creating social skills and awareness.

“We’re looking to create this cozy, homespun human connection and connection to the simplicity,” said Riddle.

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alongs and dress-up dance parties. Obremski and Riddle recall seeing parents come to events and hesitate to participate in the singing and dancing.

But by the end of the program, they warm up and throw on fluffy boas to dance along with their kids.

“We are holding space that does not exist as much in society anymore,” said Obremski. “It allows kids to be kids and keep it simple and full of joy and less about the glitz and glam that’s going on on an over-stimulating screen ... more about the message and love behind it.”

Nanpuppets also puts on kids crafts and laughter yoga. Laughter yoga involves nontraditional yoga poses with forced structured ways to make people start laughing. The idea behind it focuses on how laughter is the best medicine and can feel like a workout after laughing so hard. The different exercises may be initially started to force laughter but, in the end, people laugh on their own because the sound of it can be contagious.

“There’s so much fear and hesitancy in the world right now. It feels like it’s a good time to be spreading the joy,” said Obremski.

If you are interested in the Nanpuppet show, catch them every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. on Children’s Beach and every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at Cisco Brewery. There will also be a show on Wednesday, July 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Paul’s Fair and another performance on Friday, July 21 at 9:45 a.m. at the Nantucket Atheneum.

For more information on Nanpuppets or to book them for a birthday party or children’s event, visit them online at nanpuppets.com or follow them on Instagram @nanpuppets.

“Out to See” also has a website, comeouttosee.com, where users can view the pilot episode and clips.

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In a society where technology is rapidly advancing, children are often exposed to electronic devices at a young age. According to a 2014 study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, over half of the surveyed children have their own television by the age of four and three-fourths had their own mobile device. Even more surprising, 96.6% of the children used mobile devices before their first birthday.

With the majority of children exposed to electronics at such a young age, “Out to See” wants to be a program that benefits children. The show style is an interactive one, where characters on the screen talk directly to the audience to engage the children. This way, the children may respond and participate rather than passively watching.

“It’s funny to have a TV show and want your mission to be understanding more than what's on the screen,” said Obremski. “But you figure if a kid is going to be watching the screen anyway, it’s better to have it be something filling their hearts and soul and teaching them goodness and human connection. We’re going for nourishment behind the screen.”

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long deceased. The two embrace, resulting in a scene so personal, you almost want to look away.

The next and final scene is four years later, with Anthony outside Rosemary’s house. It is raining, and she calls him inside and confronts him about her feelings, forcing him to break through the emotional walls he’s built around his heart. What results is a profound performance, a moving scene in which one is inclined to reflect on those few loved ones who can be so brutally honest with us in an attempt to make our lives that much better.

These heart-felt story lines, combined with a stellar cast, make this play a must-see. It is also worth noting that Jeremy Shamos who plays the aloof Anthony has a reoccurring role in the hit television series Better Call Saul, and fellow cast members, including Kevin O’Rourke who plays Tony, and Nina Hellman, who plays Rosemary have an extensive history on Broadway, in cinema, and more. Written by John Patrick Shanley (whose past plays include the award-winning Doubt) and directed by Skip Greer, this impressive ensemble is just one more delight offered at White Heron Theatre, located behind the Whaling Museum in beautiful downtown Nantucket. New this year is the addition of a stocked bar, for theatergoers to enjoy a delicious glass of vino while they take in the scene.

As most Irish dramas go, there is love and there is death and there is family obligation, but in seeing Outside Mullingar, one is left with the appreciation of all three and the beauty each brings to our lives.

For more information or to purchase tickets visit whiteherontheatre.org or call their box office at 508-825-5268.

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chain-smoking, has been holding a grudge since they were just six-years old, when Anthony pushed her on the very land which she now owns. It is this hilarious and macabre back-and-forth banter that gives the audience an introspective look inside the connection between these two families, not only due to their geographic location, but also by their intertwined lives. Anthony approaches Rosemary, who doesn’t deny the grudge, and the two manage to convince Tony to agree to leave the farm to his son. But there is a flicker of something between Anthony and Rosemary, that, as an audience member, you can’t quite put your finger on. It soon becomes clear that Rosemary has feelings for Anthony, but he remains shut off to her advances.

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The play then moves on quickly to the following year, with father Tony gravely ill, sharing a latenight conversation with his son about the truthful reality of his feelings towards Anthony’s mother,

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My neighborhood was built with a lot of wishing. The street contains many lovely houses, floating in a foaming sea of Hydrangea, rose bushes, and Rosa rugosa. The master bedrooms look out on a wider sea of moors and marsh, but ignore the fact that the neighbors are moored one tennis serve away. So, when the house three hedges down hosts a bunch of college kids with a Karaoke machine and late night “Whistling Dixie” firework displays, the wishful thinking dies in a flurry of police calls and 7 am car horns. After one early morning performance, complete with police and neighborhood delegation to the Sons and Daughters of the New York Bar Association, one of the young people displayed a bed sheet from the upstairs window: “Isn’t this America?” Yes it is, and it is coming out of your deposit.

Cell phones intensify the wishful thinking. I was in an accident on Wednesday that couldn’t have happened ten years ago. Myself, the Boon Companion, and the moss covered, three-handled family Toyota Truck were stuck on Vesper Lane, waiting for the traffic to shift. The Boon Companion let loose a duck shattering bark just before a young lady looked up from her phone and bonked her aqua bike into the passenger door of the car. She was none the worse for the startle, the door shook loose some more rust, and everyone smiled at each other.

We are an island of texters on bikes. We all tell ourselves lovely stories that will put the consequences of our selfish actions to sleep. Then, we weep bitterly when those consequences swarm like ants across our picnic. After a week of rain, traffic, and entitlement, I root for the ants. I am cheered by near accidents and angry frat boys. continued on page 29

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My own myths run to dark and poetic justice. I would like to believe that the selfish are punished, the generous are rewarded, and the Giving Tree never gets cut down, but provides shade and sport to generations of little boys. Like all of the myths, mine also won’t stand the light of day. The fog rolls in as it always has. And I have come to expect that every story ends in tears, unpaid bills, and expensive t-shirts. I have grown familiar with the disappointment of another felled tree and another sad old man sitting on a stump.

Which means that when I get surprised, it comes with warmth, sunshine, and flukes. When I saw the first pictures of the whales on the south shore, I assumed someone was having fun with Photoshop. Then, after a host of reliable witnesses and a warning from the Coast Guard, I drove through the rain and fog to Nobadeer Beach.

And there they were. Four whales near the shore, surfacing, blowing out a spray, and then sinking with a flick of a massive tail. They seemed impossibly close to the beach and impossibly real. They were just beyond the outer sand bars, just beyond the first breaking waves. When they sank beneath the surface, the ocean looked as it had before and how I expected it. Then, they surfaced and nothing remained the same and my expectations burst.

I didn’t think that healthy whales would ever return here, just as I never expected thousands of seals to take up residency around the island. My personal myths never included that sort of grace. When you take a step back, the impossible becomes probable.

Of course, there would be whales. For centuries, whales were seen off of the south shore. The Wampanoag carved up the corpses that washed up.

Fifty years of environmental stewardship has brought the whales back to Nobadeer. Conservation efforts have been successful in protecting not only the whales, but also the menhaden that they eat. Humpbacks wouldn’t be swimming up the Hudson if that river was still the GE death zone. I didn’t believe it would work; cynicism is the cancer of hope.

I am sure that the genius of Nantucket is working hard at making a cheap buck off of fifty-ton visitors. Somewhere on island, t-shirts are being printed, yoga classes are being scheduled “with the whales” and someone has made a special Nobadeer Humpback cocktail ($24). Until that happens, we have the silent swimming surprise of whales on the south shore. Grace always surprises us. The Giving Tree can grow back.

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Featured Restaurant: Rose and Crown Cold Brews, Cool Music, & Tasty Bites Cool and quiet by day and one of the island’s hottest nightspots after dark, the Rose & Crown on South Water Street is more than just a local pub. Yes, this island landmark serves tall cold drafts, potent cocktails, and has entertainment every night, but they also offer a menu that includes soups, salads, snacks and appetizers, entrees, burgers and sandwiches, and some positively sinful desserts.

Named for a shoal seven miles off the Southeastern coast of Nantucket, The Rose & Crown has been serving cusEdamame Hummus & Veggie Plate tomers for 3 decades and is a favorite among residents and visitors. The ambiance is laid-back, fun, and welcoming. Walls and ceiling are decorated with carved whales and a mermaid, along with signs and quarterboards from Nantucket businesses.

There’s lots of room around the big U-shaped bar plus some additional seating next to the bar for when the place packs ‘em in for karaoke nights on Thursdays and Sundays or DJs every other night and local live music every evening (don’t miss Earth Got the Blues on Thursdays). By day, the walls open to convert the front dining area by the bar into an open air café, and it’s nearly impossible to walk past the tempting aromas at lunchtime without wanting to go in and eat!

The Crown’s bar is on a different level and separated from the dining area, so parents shouldn’t be concerned about bringing little ones in for a meal. In fact, The Rose & Crown is very family-friendly till after 9 pm or so. There aren’t a lot of island restaurants who welcome children or where you can feed a family without breaking the bank (meals plus a beverage for kids under 12 are just $7.99). If your child has tastes beyond typical kid menu fare, everything on the Bites section of the menu is under $7 and a bowl of chowder can be enjoyed for $5.99.

Hungry after a morning at the beach or a day shopping downtown? The Crown opens at 11:30 am every day, serving their full menu. New this season, they are offering their Entrees all day as well, so you can have Clam Fritters your main meal at midday. There’s a great

selection of pub foods that will fill you up and make you happy — and most of them are under $17 and more than a dozen choices under $14!

The “Bites” are perfect for patrons who just want a snack Deviled Egg Toast, Summer Vegetable Bruschetta, while they sip a Grilled Shrimp Toast cocktail.

We tried every one of these—Grilled Shrimp Toast, Deviled Egg Toast, Toasty Cheese Bites, and Summer Vegetable Bruschetta. Each one is just a tasty bite or two, so we recommend you order a couple and share. We liked them all, but standouts for us were the Toasty Cheese Bites, warm one-bite pate a choux filled with housemade boursin—these are the sort of tidbits you could eat a hundred of at a cocktail party, and the Summer Vegetable Bruschetta, grilled slices of baguette with a schmear of their housemade boursin topped with tiny dice of fresh zucchini, summer squash, and red and orange bell pepper.

If you’ve stopped in for a cold brew, you’ve come to the right place! The Crown has a dozen on draft and another dozen in bottles and cans. If you’d like to try several of their drafts but don’t want to indulge that heavily, order a Flight of Four. And while you’re at it, order their Fresh Baked Pretzel Twists, served warm from locally made dough with housemade cheddar ale dipping sauce. Members of our team who grew up near Philly pronounced them “perfect pretzels” with just the right amount of salt. If your favorite part of a soft pretzel is the knot in the middle, you’ll love these twists!

Crown bartenders can do far more than just pull taps. Their specialty cocktails are delicious, especially The Nantucket Sipper and The “Mikey Likey,” named for the bartender who came up with it. After a day in the sun one of their refreshing mocktails might hit the mark. We like their summery Watermelon Ice Tea and The Virgin Spa Day with cucumber, mint, watermelon, and lavender.

The Bluefish Paté is too much for one person, but it’s Fresh Baked Pretzel Twists another good choice for shar-

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ing around the table. It’s got a perfect balance of bluefish, smokiness, and creaminess and is delicious spread on the lavash crackers served alongside.

We like it even more with a squeeze of lemon.

Another taste of the sea comes in with the Clam Fritters. Golden brown, crunchy on the outside and pillowy inside, these arrive piping hot. There’s just enough tender pieces of clam to be flavorful but not overwhelming.

Or you can dive right into the local seafood with The Crown’s Thai Green Curry Mussels.

Locally harvested and very fresh, these tender morsels are served bathed in a luscious broth of coconut milk, ginger, onions, garlic, chiles, cilantro, and lime.

Despite the chilies, the Gnudi & Scallops broth is smooth and flavorful rather than spicy hot, although there is some heat to it.

We were delighted to see the Grilled Lamb Sliders are still on the menu.

These were our favorite from the Appetizer list last season and are every bit as good this season! Served three to a plate, the thick patties are juicy and flavorful, topped with bacon and melted provolone with greens and a dollop of chilled tzatziki. The buns are mini toasted Portuguese bread buns.

We can’t offer enough praise for the Burgers at The Crown. You can BYOB (Build Your Own Burger), adding sauteed onions, mushrooms, bacon, and any of six different cheeses to your custom 8-ounce Angus beef patty (or garden burger or grilled chicken). Or you can choose one of the Specialty Burgers: the Smokehouse, the Hangover, and the Sriracha. The Sriracha Burger has more flavor than fire, but make no mistake, it is spicy! Sriracha is added to the patty and the mayo and the burger is topped with jalapeno relish, Pepper Jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion.

And the fries that come with the burgers and most of the sandwiches served at The Crown are superb! Crisp on the outside, fluffy inside, salty and hot.

YUM! There are more than a dozen hearty sandwiches Grilled Mahi Mahi served at The Rose & Crown

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in addition to the burgers. We tried four and liked every one!

The Braised Short Rib French Dip is piled high with deeply flavorful and very tender meat. The romano ciabatta roll is smeared with garlic mayo and ale cheddar is melting down over the beef.

If you prefer chicken to beef, you’ll love the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich. Goodness piled high on a ciabatta roll, this sandwich surrounds a pounded, moist chicken breast battered and fried with whipped feta spread, sweet roasted tomato, lettuce, and cucumbers marinated in mint.

If you like some heat with your seafood, then order the Seafood Banhmi. There’s a serious spark in this sandwich.

Lobster paté and fried lobster Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich legs make for a tasty contrast in texture. Pickled diakon, pickled carrot, jalapeno, and sriracha mayo with cilantro pureé add the heat.

For something gentler but by no means boring, the Southern Grilled Cheese fits the bill. The hearty country white bread grills toasty and is filled with housemade pimento cheese spread oozing deliciously around a fried green tomato and bacon. We suggest you pair this with the Summer Salad, greens tossed with strawberry lemon dressing and cilantro-mint oil and topped with melon, blueberries, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, scallions.

Also delicious and very summery is the Edamame Hummus & Veggie Plate. This vegan choice features roasted red pepper with zucchini, summer squash, and eggplant smoky from the grill and oyster mushrooms. Garlicky edamame hummus ties it all together.

The Crown is famous for it’s Lobster Mac & Cheese. We love the sweet pops of fresh corn kernels alongside spicy circles of linguica and tender chunks of lobster all folded into the luscious cheese sauce and topped with buttery crumbs.

We’d be remiss if we didn’t recommend two of The Rose & Crown’s seafood entrees: their Grilled Mahi Mahi, served simply with rice and vegetables, and their Gnudi & Scallops with soft ricotta dumplings delicious next to sweet fresh sea scallops and oyster mushrooms in sherry butter sauce.

Both dishes demonstrate the kitchen’s skill with seafood.

If you have room for dessert, the Deep Fried Twinkie and the Fried Cheesecake are as sinful as they sound, and you won’t be able to stop eating either one!

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A delicious, classic, three-course dinner menu is served – created by The Nantucket Hotel’s new Executive Chef, Bill Weisse (formerly of The Club Car).

This menu will change frequently throughout the summer, so there will always be new American cuisine to savor. Live music by a wealth of popular bands from various jazz clubs throughout New York City and Boston will perform at The Nantucket Supper Club and guests can enjoy an interactive dancing experience. The band for this Thursday, July 20 is the Vibrant Trio who hail from Boston and are the flagship jazz group of Vibrant Productions. They honed their musical skills at UCLA and Berklee College of Music and will be performing period/swing-era jazz at The Nantucket Supper Club.

The cost to attend The Nantucket Supper Club is $95 per person, which includes the dinner, live music, and dancing. Reservations are required. An optional Kids’ Club program is available from 7 to 10 pm for a fee of $25 per child. Guests can drop-off their children (ages 4 to preteen) and The Nantucket Hotel’s Staff will entertain them with activities and a movie while guests attend The Supper Club.

For reservations to The Nantucket Supper Club in The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street, call 508-228-4730 or e-mail fb@thenantuckethotel.com. For details, band schedule, and to book via The Nantucket Hotel’s OpenTable app, visit nantucketsupperclub.com.

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beverage. We serve up quality espresso drinks, freshly made pastries, and healthy snacks. Enjoy your experience with us while surfing the web on our free Wi Fi or conversing with friends. When you’re here you can count on being served by our knowledgable and smiling staff. The Handlebar Cafe brings people together over coffee. Stop in and see us!

Bakeries

Ice Cream

Nantucket Bake Shop

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

For breakfast, try our fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, danish, & bagels accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. We bake decorated cakes, fresh fruit tortes, cheesecake, chocolate velvets, and pastries. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more!

How about an all white meat chicken pie or fresh spinach quiche for a quick supper? Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website.

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Nantucket Cookie Company

Open daily we ship anywhere Small batch cookies from scratch

508-228-5814 Easy Street Cantina, 2 Broad St.

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

Brewers & Distillers

Cisco Brewers

5 Bartlett Farm Road; 508-325-5929 Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm Tastings, tours, live music and good times! Dogs, kids, and snacks ciscobrewers.com welcome!

At CISCO BREWERS we make BIG, all-grain beers in our tiny brewery using traditional methods, fine malts, and whole hops. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the “Triple Eight Vodka,” and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth vodka. Take the free shuttle from Visitor Services: every 15 min from noon to 6:30pm or park in our new lot just past the Brewery on the right.

Triple Eight Distillery 5 Bartlett Farm Rd; 508-325-5929 Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm Established in 2000, TRIPLE EIGHT DISTILLERY uses water from well #888 to distill its “Notch” single malt whiskey and produce its famous Triple Eight Vodka “888”. Call for more info or to book a tour. ciscobrewers.com

Clubs & Entertainment

Rose & Crown

Open daily from 11:30am-1am Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

Theroseandcrown.com THE ROSE & CROWN SEAFOOD PUB is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Not only do they offer a great menu with the freshest food at affordable prices, but their specialty drinks can’t be beat! And at 10 pm, the fun and frolic begins, with DJs, poker nights, karaoke every Thursday night, dance parties, and live jazz on Thursday. They have the largest TVs in town to watch the game. THE ROSE & CROWN is the hottest spot in downtown Nantucket! Entertainment nightly.

Coffee Shops

The Bean 508-228-6215 Open at 4 India Street & in the mid-island Stop-n-Shop Hot and Iced Coffees and Teas, Smoothies, Snacks THE BEAN offers coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, mochas, and much more all prepared with coffee beans freshly roasted on-island by Nantucket Coffee Roasters and expertly brewed by our baristas. A variety of teas, cold beverages, and smoothies are also available, along with a tempting selection of snacks. Order to go or sit around the tables in their cozy cafe atmosphere. Whole beans are available directly from Nantucket Coffee Roasters: order from their website at nantucketcoffee.com

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Bartlett’s Farm

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

Scooping ice cream from 11am to 7 pm Now serving ice cream!

bartlettsfarm.com Did you know that BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM now serves ice cream?

Ten flavors of premium ice cream can be scooped for you into sugar cones or waffle cups. To top it all off, seven farm-made toppings will be available, including farm-grown strawberry compote along with four other fresh fruit compotes, cookie crumble, chocolate sauce, and caramel. These ice cream treats won’t empty your wallet—large sugar cones are just $5.95 with toppings just a dollar each.

Light Food & Take-Out

Atlas

Bar opens at 5 pm; Dinner from 5:30 pm New, approachable, dynamic, fresh

508-825-5495 130 Pleasant Street

New, approachable, dynamic, fresh with a focus on the freshest smoked and grilled meats, fish and vegetables. The ATLAS menu features Brandt Gould’s authentic barbecue, grilled whole fish selections and vegetarian options all with bold clean flavors. Everything is made from scratch daily, no corners cut! Dine in or take out. atlasnantucket.com

Bartlett’s Farm

508-228-9403 Open every day 8-7pm 33 Bartlett Farm Road Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce Did you know that BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM prepares mouthwatering baked goods, homemade soups, breads and foccacia, hearty sandwiches, salads, and many more daily seasonal specialties to go? Stop in early for a muffin and freshly brewed coffee, or make it your lunchtime destination for a delicious change from the downtown crowds.

BARTLETT’S even has prepared foods that you can take home and heat up for dinner and freshly baked pies you can serve for dessert. Don’t forget that BARTLETT’S also has the freshest island vegetables, plus annuals, perennials, herbs, and beautiful cut flowers. bartlettsfarm.com

Centre Street Bistro

29 Centre Street; 508-228-8470 Dinner: Tues-Sun from 5:30pm; Lunch: Tues-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm “Eat and happiness will follow!”

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite! They serve bountiful breakfasts on Saturdays and Sundays, plus savory lunches Tuesday-Friday and fabulous dinners Tuesday-Sunday from 5:30 pm. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. MasterCard and Visa accepted. nantucketbistro.com

Claudette’s Catering

Open daily 8am to 3pm Outdoor dining and catering

508-257-6622 Post Office Sq. Siasconset

Picnic in ‘Sconset! And a great place to stop to do it is CLAUDETTE’S on the square in ‘Sconset. CLAUDETTE’S is famous for their delicious sandwiches and their super special lemon cake. Pick up your order and picnic at a table on the porch at CLAUDETTE’S while you watch the relaxed activity in ‘Sconset Village, or take your picnic to the beach just around the bend. Open daily from 8am to 3pm. Please call for advance orders.

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar 508-228-6005 Open daily 5:30am-9pm 14 Airport Rd at the Nantucket Airport Big 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

15 Washington Street; 508-825-5929 Open Mon Fri 6:30am -6pm, Sat & Sun 7am -6pm Coffee, community space, and killer wifi handlebar.coffee

508-228-5418 Friendly, Fast, Affordable Family Food. corner of Easy & Broad sts.

Full Breakfast served all day

Welcome to HANDLEBAR - a community space disguised as a coffee shop!

We provide an ideal in-town location for you to come and grab a favorite

EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf is the merging of two island traditions of 20 years

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Children’s Beach, located at the end of Harbor View Wa Way, is the perf rfe fect park fo for fa families and children. During July and August, the Town of Nantucket ’s Culture & Tourism department spon­ sors games and ac vites for everyone. Also visit The Hungry Minnow for snacks and drinks!

Children’s Beach Ac(vi(es • Summer 2017 • (June 25 ­ August 20)

For a complete schedule of ac(vi(es:

nantucket­ma.gov/childrensbeach

GAMES & ACTIVITIES

Yoga on the Bandstand* Mon­Sat, 7:30­8:30am

Yoga, Circus Yoga, & Dance(sing) for children 10 mos ­ 11 yrs

Mon­Fri, 9am­12:30pm (varies by age)

Super Soccer Stars*

Mon & Tues, 2:45­5:30pm Sat & Sun, 9am­12pm

NanPuppets

Saturdays, 10­10:30am

Drum Circle

July 3rd & August 7th 6­7:30pm

Games & Ac(vi(es

Mon­Thurs, 9:30am­1pm Free, family­friendly games and ac vi es for everyone, including: spikeball, musical chairs, kite making, hula hoops & jump rope, badminton, volleyball, and kickball!

Tie­Dye Clinic* Fridays, 12­1pm

* REGISTRATION & FEES Tie­Dye Clinic: $5/shirt or $2 if you bring your own Yoga, Crea(ve Movement, & Soccer: fee based classes, check website for costs

CONCERTS & FILMS

Sunday Evening Concerts 6pm June 25 ­ Wheelhouse July 2 ­ Timbukblues July 9 ­ Steve Tuna & Avery Elford July 16 ­ 4EZ Payments July 23 ­ Shepcats July 30 ­ Foggy Roots August 6 ­ 4EZ Payments August 13 ­ Buckle and Shake August 20 ­ Chuck Colley Band

Friday Night Films July 8:30pm • August 8pm

June 30 ­ Lego Batman Movie July 7 ­ Storks July 14 ­ Secret Life of Pets July 21 ­ Pete’s Dra agon (live ac on) July 28 ­ Frro ozen August 4 ­ Up! August 11 ­ Finding Dory August 18 ­ The BFG

Town of Nantucket Department of Culture & Tourism • Visitor Services

25 Federal St • 508­228­0925 VisitNantucketIsland.org

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Nantucket Dining Guide (award-winning Joe’s Broad Street Grill and Tacos Tacos). 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, kids’ foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our dining room or patio, or take your feast home, to the beach, or on the boat. Our bacon-egg-and-cheese burritos are the perfect breakfast to go. One Nibble & You’re Hooked!

EasyStreetCantina.com

The Faregrounds

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am Affordable Family Dining

One of Nantucket’s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS serves from 11:30 am til 1 am seven days a week. Whether you dine there for lunch, dinner, or their late night menu, you’ll enjoy hearty American cuisine that will please the whole family. Lunch and Dinner Specials are offered, and salad bar is available with dinner. All menu items are available for takeout, and they have an extensive pizza menu. There’s plenty of parking, and they accept all major credit cards. Call FAREGROUNDS to arrange your party—it’s a terrific location for gatherings large and small. They have the island’s premier sports bar — the pub is separate from the dining room, so bring the family in for dinner or stop by and watch the game. Outside deck with bar is open seasonally.

Shangri-La Kitchen

508-228-4291 149 Lower Orange St

Open 10:30am to 9:30pm sushi, pizza, subs, burgers, curries and much more.

SHANGRI-LA KITCHENis the place to go for sushi, pizza, subs, burgers, curries and much more. 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 SHANGRILA KITCHEN in former location of fooods for here & there, 149 Lower Orange St.

Siam to Go

Lunch Mon-Fri 11am to 2pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 4 to 8pm Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices

508-228-SIAM (7426) Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln

siamtogonantucket.com 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.

Sophie T’s Pizza

Open Mon-Sun.11:30am-9pm Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

508-325-6265 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons

Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for over 16 years. New York style thin crust, crispy flatbread, or gluten-free choices beg for your special topping creations. SOPHIE T’s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs, sandwiches, and wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out. Daily specials available on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter @sophietspizza. 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

Thai House Nantucket

Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch 11am-2pm Dine in or take out

508-680-1522 118 Old South Road

ackthaihouse.com Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japanese-inspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries.

You can dine in the cozy dining room, or order ahead for takeout. Catering services are available.

Markets

Bartlett’s Farm Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

508-228-9403 Open every day 8-7pm on Bartlett Farm Road

Grocery shop at BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM. Eggs, milk, cheese, coffee, and, of course, fresh vegetables. Freshly baked goods, as well as daily seasonal specialties prepared with farm fresh ingredients for take away. Ample parking and friendly faces. bartlettsfarm.com

Atlas

Restaurants

Bar opens at 5 pm; Dinner from 5:30 pm New, approachable, dynamic, fresh

508-825-5495 130 Pleasant Street

New, approachable, dynamic, fresh! Atlas offers an ambiance that you can enjoy with your family on any evening, on date night (first or 200th) or with your greatest friends. An approachable and dynamic atmosphere with focus on the freshest smoked and grilled meats, fish and vegetables. The menu features Brandt Gould’s authentic barbecue, grilled whole fish selections and sumptuous vegetarian options all with bold clean flavors. Everything is made from scratch daily, no corners cut! Dine in or take out. atlasnantucket.com

Black-Eyed Susan’s

Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6-10pm Foreign & Domestic Cooking

July 20-26, 2017 508-325-0308 10 India Street

Tucked away on India Street, just around the corner from Centre Street, you’ll discover one of the island’s great finds! Part of the neighborhood for 20 years, BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S is a favorite of visitors and locals alike. The dinner menu is inspired by the seasonal market and changes frequently.

They also serve hearty breakfasts featuring Huevos Rancheros, Homemade Corned Beef Hash, Buttermilk Pancakes, Sourdough French Toast, and a variety of “Scrambles” and Omelettes. The freshly squeezed orange juice is a real eye-opener! Find out why everyone is raving about BLACK-EYED Black-EyedSusans.com SUSAN’S! BYOB & no credit cards.

Brant Point Grill

508-325-1320 50 Easton St, harborside at the White Elephant

Drink in the View...Join the Scene!

Enjoy Sunday brunch from 10am to 2pm overlooking Nantucket Harbor, relax over lunch or cocktails, and savor dinners with award-winning wines and spectacular views all at White Elephant’s BRANT POINT GRILL. They serve the island’s finest steaks, freshest seafood, and creative Chef’s Specialties. Once you’ve dined overlooking the harbor, you’ll know why this is the place to come time and time again brantpointgrill.com when on island. The dress is casual whatever time of day or night you stop by.

Breeze Restaurant

New England Coastal Cuisine

508-228-4730 Open daily at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street

The family friendly BREEZE Restaurant serves New England Coastal Cuisine either in our dining room or on our enclosed Terrace – complete with fire pits. A little playful with a lot of style, BREEZE dinner menu features a delectable selection of fresh appetizers and entrees. Enjoy cocktails, lighter breezebarandcafe.com fare and live music on our Front Porch.

Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470 Dinner: Tues-Sun from 5:30pm; Lunch: Tues-Fri 11:30am-2pm; 29 Centre Street Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm “Eat and happiness will follow!”

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm, is an island favorite! They serve bountiful breakfasts from 8am to 1pm Saturday and Sunday, savory lunches Tuesday-Friday from 11:30am to 2pm; and fabulous dinners every night but Monday from 5:30pm.

Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (inseason only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. nantucketbistro.com Reservations suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. MC & Visa.

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

508-228-6005 Open daily 5:30am-9pm 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

508-228-5550 Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner from 6-10 pm; Lunch Mon-Sat 11:30am to 2:30 pm Where chic meets casual comfort.

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 our three distinct dining rooms is a blend of sophisticated elegance and soothing comfort. Along with our exotic quartzite bar and charming patio we 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 Open daily. Friendly, Fast, Affordable Family Food. corner of Easy & Broad sts.

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

EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf.

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. Enjoy in our spacious dining room or on our outside patio beside the water. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food. EasyStreetCantina.com

The Faregrounds

Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am Affordable Family Dining

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the bustling energy of Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze on our deck, and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented by Daily Specials, Early Birds and a different All You Can Eat every night. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party! FAREGROUNDS is a terrific venue to celebrate any occasion. No party is too big or too small, and we have plenty of parking to accommodate all your guests. FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal while enjoying those who matter. thefaregrounds.com/

Fifty-Six Union

Bar opens at 4:30, Dinner nightly from 5 pm Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff

508-228-6135 56 Union Street

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

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UNION has an appealing combination of quality food and fun that will draw you back again and again. FIFTY-SIX serves dinner nigtly from 5 pm; bar opens at 4:30. Patron dinner favorites include fragrant Curried Mussels, Javanese Spicy Fried Rice, and Truffle Frites that are positively addicting.

For dinner, Chef Peter Janelle prepares a creative Fish Special and a tempting Vegetarian Pasta du Jour. FIFTY-SIX UNION offers more than a dozen exhilarating cocktails, served by their libation experts. FIFTY-SIX UNION...there’s nothing else quite like it on Nantucket. fiftysixunion.com

Rose & Crown

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

Lunch & Dinner from 11:30am-10pm, open til 1am Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails

theroseandcrown.com THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by and check out our new menu, served continuously from 11:30 am, with great food at reasonable prices! We serve delicious favorite finger foods and entrees like Fish’n Chips, Lobster Mac & Cheese, and Grilled Mahi Mahi. There are freshly made soups and salads, a delicious variety of burgers, quesadillas and sandwiches, along with wraps for a light meal. Come down to South Water Street and check our daily blackboard specials. Always family friendly — children’s menu available. Entertainment nightly.

The Seagrille

Lunch 11:30 to 2 pm; Dinner from 5:30; Bar opens at 5 pm Creative coastal & traditional New England cuisine

508-325-5700 45 Sparks Avenue

theseagrille.com THE SEAGRILLE serves the freshest local and regional seafood creatively prepared and presented.

Special lobster and raw bar selections are available, and their homemade soups and their famous quahog chowder are island favorites. Pastas and breads are made fresh daily. The SEAGRILLE offers a selection of wines, craft beers, and cocktails to perfectly compliment the menu choices. Bar and enclosed patio dining also available. Reservations recommended. Call us to book your celebration!

Shangri-La Kitchen

508-228-4291 149 Lower Orange St

Open 11am to 9:30pm; Lunch Specials 11am to 3pm sushi, pizza, subs, burgers, curries & much more.

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 in former location of fooods for here & there, 149 Lower Orange St.

The Ships Inn

508-228-0040 13 Fair Street

Dinner Wed-Mon from 5:30pm; Dory Bar open from 5pm American Brasserie

The diverse menu features a variety of seasonal specials and Ships Inn favorites. The food is presented with understated elegance and fresh, bold flavors that will make your visit a memorable one. Stop in for a drink at our Dory Bar and check out our menu. Surely you’ll want to stay for dinner.

Reservations are recommended but not necessary, walk-ins are welcomed. Dinner is served Wednesday-Monday from 5:30 pm; Dory Bar opens at 5 pm. shipsinnnantucket.com

Siam to Go

Lunch Mon-Fri 11am to 2pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 4 to 8pm Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices

508-228-SIAM (7426) Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln

siamtogonantucket.com 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.

Sophie T’s Pizza

Open Mon-Sun.11:30am-9pm Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

508-325-6265 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons

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

Thai House Nantucket

508-680-1522 118 Old South Road

Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch 11am-2pm Dine in or take out

Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japanese-inspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries.

You can dine in the cozy dining room, or order ahead for takeout. BYOB. Catering services are ackthaihouse.com available.

TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, & Dinner Nothing is ordinary, not even the view!

508-228-8768 Bayview Dining at The Wauwinet

Located at The Wauwinet overlooking Nantucket Bay, award-winning TOPPER’S offers one of the most spectacular views on the island. Enjoy a superb prix fixe or a la carte dinner in the intimate dining room or relax outdoors on the casual TOPPER’S Deck. Cocktails on the lawn at sunset are another special treat. For brunch, lunch, or dinner, you can arrive via a scenic one-hour water taxi cruise that departs from the White Elephant or catch our complimentary jitney, that leaves from the Information Center on Federal Street. Dress is smart casual; reservations recommended. TOPPER’S is open through October. toppersrestaurant.com

Seafood

Glidden’s Island Seafood

Lobsters alive or steamed, lobster rolls, fresh fish, & more!

508-228-0912 Daily at 115 Pleasant Street

GLIDDEN’S SEAFOOD is the island’s oldest seafood company at 115 Pleasant Street (across from Cape Cod Five). We specialize in the island’s finest fish selection. We have holding tanks with live lobsters, and we’ll gladly cook them for you. When you order your lobster, add some cooked and chilled shrimp to start your picnic. Or let us make you a New England Clambake. We also have steamer clams, P.E.I. mussels, local Pocomo Meadow oysters. We prepare fresh lobster cakes, lobster gliddensislandseafood.com rolls, smoked blue pate, quahog chowder, and stuffed quahogs.

Souza’s Seafood

508-228-9140 23 Trotter’s Lane

Open 9am-6pm with a full selection of seafood Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing

SOUZA’S SEAFOOD, under the red and white flag on Trotter’s Lane, offers a full line of quality seafoods both fresh and frozen: steamers, littlenecks, cherrystones, lobsters, swordfish, crabmeat, escargot, shrimp, quahogs, and much more! Only at SOUZA’S can you get delicious smoked scallops, their secret recipe stuffed quahogs, homemade chowder base and Nantucket bay scallops frozen within 20 minutes of shucking (the freshest tasting frozen scallops). Call ahead and arrange for a cooked lobster for a picnic at home, on the beach, or on the boat. Remember to order a travel pack of lobsters and bay scallops to take off-island with you.

Nantucket Vineyard

Vineyard 508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-6pm Fine Nantucket wines

ciscobrewers.com Stop by for a sample of 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.

Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for over 16 years. New York style thin crust, crispy flatbread, or gluten-free choices beg for your special topping creations. SOPHIE T’s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs, sandwiches, and wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out. Daily specials available on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter

Thai Cuisine & Snack Bar

breakfast,

open 365 days

lunch & dinner

located inside Nantucket Ice 1 Backus Lane Nantucket, MA 02554 Open for Lunch & Dinner Lunch Mon-Fri: 11am-2pm Dinner Mon-Sat: 4pm-8pm closed Sundays Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices.

Call to order 508-228-SIAM (7426) www.SiamToGoNantucket.com

dinners from $8.95!

5:30am-9pm daily

at the airport

steakhouse sizzle!! $12.95 Tuesday nights, you choose: 12oz. prime rib • 10oz. ny strip 8oz. filet mignon

MON • HOMESTYLE CHICKEN DINNER TUES • STEAKHOUSE SIZZLE!!

WED • ENDLESS PASTA & 50¢ JUMBO WINGS THU • CROSSWINDS FAMOUS BBQ RIBS FRI • FRIDAY NIGHT FISH & CHIPS SAT • CHEF’S SHOWCASE & “A TASTE OF INDIA” SUN • TRADITIONAL TURKEY DINNER

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HISTORICAL SITES - NANTUCKET TOWN ■ MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES

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3 Vestal Street Established in 1908. View an outdoor scale model of the solar system, learn how to operate a sundial, and observe some sunspots. Learn about modern astronomy in our permanent indoor exhibit. Seasonal daily tour at 2pm.

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1 Vestal Street Built in 1790, tour what is now a museum dedicated to astronomer Maria Mitchell and her family. See artifacts from their daily life in the 19th century.

Open mid-June to Labor Day for guided tours, 10am-4pm.

13 Broad Street Follow Nantucket’s whaling history, see the skeleton of a whale, visit the restored 1847 spermaceti candle factory. On-going exhibits & films. 11am-4pm daily.

Corner of Milk & Vestal Streets A free activityfor kids, a cross between a classic natural history museum, a zoo, and a science center. It is a great place to learn about the plants, animals, and birds of Nantucket. Open mid-June to Labor Day.

16 Sunset Hill A National Historic Landmark, built in 1686 and fully restored in 1990.

28 Washington Street The Aquarium displays local Nantucket species and is an excellent place to learn about the amazing sealife around the island. Displays are always changing and range from crabs and shellfish to fish and eels. Seasonal.

Please visit mmo.org for more information

50 Prospect St A National Built in 1746, it’s the oldest functioning mill in the country.

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15R Vestal Street Built in 1806, it was the town’s house of correction until 1933.

8 Howard Street Originally a livestock barn dating to the late 18th century, it was transformed into a summer home and art studio by Gertrude and Hanna Monaghan in the 1930’s.

8 Gardner Street Built in 1886 after the Great Fire, and restored in 2012, this is the last remaining 19th century fire house on the island. Artifacts from Nantucket’s firefighting history are on display.

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4 Mill Street Built in 1805, the historic mansion now offers arts & crafts classes taught using traditional techniques.

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▲ OTHER HISTORICAL POINTS OF INTEREST 2 Easton Street First erected in 1746, America's second oldest lighthouse and at 26 feet tall, the shortest in New England.

62 Centre Street Originally built in 1725, dismantled and moved to its this site in 1765. The current tower was added in 1968. Climb the tower for a view of the town & harbor, seasonal.

1 India Street Books, periodicals, dvds and also a collection of art and artifacts on display from Nantucket’s history. Closed Sun & Mon.

Lower Main Street Once the warehouse of merchant William Rotch, look for the quarterboard naming his 3 Nantucket ships. In 1859, a group of former whaling captains bought it and gathered to play cribbage & tell tales of days at sea.

3 Federal Street Built in 1897.

2 Centre Street Built in 1831.

93, 95 & 97 Main Street Identical brick mansions built between 1836-38 by whaling merchant Joseph Starbuck for his sons. Now privately owned.

Upper Main Street Bears a list of the names of 69 men who died in the Civil War. 20 Fair Street Built in 1838.

29 York Street Built in 1827, the nation’s second oldest still standing building that was erected by free Africans for their own use.

11 Orange Street Built in 1809, houses the town clock and the 1810 Portuguese bell.

49 Union Street Historical and contemporary Nantucket Lightship Baskets

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NANTUCKET ISLAND BEACHES

NORTH SHORE AND HARBOR BEACHES

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

Sound; warm water during July, August and September inspired nickname “The Bathtub” for area nearby. Parking. Best access via 4WD vehicle.

Dionis: 3 miles from town by bike on the north side of Eel Point Rd off Madaket Road. Look for the boulder marked “Dionis.” Sheltered by dunes, calm waters for swimming, safe for children; restrooms, & parking. Beachgoers can take NRTA shuttle bus to Eel Point Rd stop & walk.

Steps: Between Dionis and Jetties beaches; access from Cliff Road. No lifeguard, no facilities, very little parking. Gentle surf; sandbar. Many steep steps must be descended to get to the beach.

Jetties: Easy bike ride from town, or take the shuttle bus. Great beach for families.

Lifeguards, changing rooms, playground, volleyball nets, restrooms, showers, public phones, restaurant and take-out food service. Concession and restrooms handicap accessible; boardwalk to the beach. Tennis. Windsurfing, sailboat, and kayak rentals. Shuttle service from town to Jetties Beach is available seasonally.

Brant Point: Easy walk or bike ride from town. No lifeguard. Strong current; experienced swimmers; beach drops off suddenly under the water. Scenic beach with Brant Point Lighthouse; nice to sit and watch the boats rounding the point.

Here is where to go to wave goodbye to friends and family departing on the Steamship.

Children’s: Harbor Beach, an easy walk from town down So. Beach Street and off Harbor View Way. Flotation devices are not permitted within the guarded area.

Ideal for small children; park, playground, and bandstand; lifeguard, restrooms, showers, food service, picnic tables. Food, playground, and rest room are all accessible. Activities sponsored by Park & Recreation Commission are often held at this beach during the summer.

Francis Street: Five-minute walk from Main Street. Calm harbor waters for swimming; no lifeguard. Jungle gym, kayak rentals, bathroom.

SOUTH SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

Cisco Beach: Four-mile bike ride to end of Hummock Pond Road. Heavy surf; lifeguard. No facilities. Parking. Rip currents can be strong.

Ladies Beach: To access, turn left at the end of Bartlett Farm Road. No facilities;

no lifeguard. Limited parking. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf.

Miacomet Beach: at the end of Miacomet Road. Surf and rip currents can be dangerous. Parking. No facilities or food service. Families with very young children may prefer Miacomet Pond.

South Shore Beach: at the end of South Shore Rd. Limited parking; difficult to access beach, 4WD is advisable. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Surfside: Located at the end of Surfside Road, a three-mile ride on paved bike path or take the shuttles. Easy to park. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. Kite flying west of Surfside Beach is acceptable; for safety reasons, please do not fly kites east of Surfside toward the airport.

Due to the number of people who frequent Surfside Beach during the day, it is inadvisable to fly kites during the peak beachgoing hours. Lifeguard, restrooms, showers, public phones, food service. Shuttle service from town to Surfside Beach is available seasonally.

Fisherman’s Beach: Located between Surfside Beach and Nobadeer. No parking; Beach access via steep wooden steps. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Nobadeer: Located near the airport. Limited parking; difficult to access beach.

Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Madequecham: Land Bank property at the end of Madequecham Valley Road; rough sand road. Parking. No facilities; no lifeguards. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf.

Tom Nevers (“Pebble Beach“): Surf can be heavy; very coarse sand. No lifeguard; no facilities. Good for fishing. Strong rip currents; heavy surf. Access to the beach can be difficult.

WESTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

Madaket: As far west as you can go, six-mile bike ride on scenic, paved bike path, or take the shuttle bus. Heavy surf, lifeguard, restrooms. Famous for its incredible sunsets.

EASTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

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

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

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

BAY & POND BEACHES

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

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

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

Limited parking. Rip currents can be strong.

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

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

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

Leave only footprints...

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

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

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

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showstopper! Come by & see the amazing collection Joy has searched the world to bring you!

Island Fun & Shopping Adventure / Eco-Tours

Great Point Natural History Tour

Natural Discovery Tours Thurs-Mon at 9am & 1pm Tours offered through mid-October

508-228-6799 at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

thetrustees.org/ccwr Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. We also offer Private Tours. Tours are offered Thursday-Monday at 9 am and again at 1 pm into October. See a side of the refuge you can’t see from your car!

Shearwater Excursions Straight Wharf, Slip #1011; 508-228-7037 Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Sunset Cruise, & more We specialize in creating memories! Call or visit us on Straight Wharf to choose the tour that suits you: Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Whaling History Tour, Private Charters, Sunset Cruise, Kids’ Fishing Trips and Clamming Excursions. shearwaterexcursions.com

The Antiques Depot

Antiques 508-228-1287 2 South Beach St

Open daily One of Nantucket’s oldest & finest antique shops

NantucketAntiquesDepot.com One of Nantucket’s oldest and finest antiques shops, offering quality 17th, 18th & 19th Century Formal and Country Furniture, Art, Pottery, Folk Art, Decoys, China Trade, Ancient Artifacts, and an extensive collection of Marine antiques and Scrimshaw. Proprietor Jack Fritsch also provides professional Personal Property Appraisals for estate, insurance and other purposes. Now in a new location sharing five large rooms with Nantucket House Antiques and Interior Design Studio, opposite the Nantucket Yacht Club. Visit nantucketantiquesdepot.com, and follow us on F, t, I.

Rafael Osona Auctions

508-228-3942

Next Auction: Saturday July 22; Previews 2 days before each auction American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St Join us at Rafael Osona Auctions, where the stage is set for a series of exciting auctions from Memorial Weekend to Christmas Stroll…Thursdays and Fridays before each auction, a dazzling variety of art, antiques, oriental rugs, jewelry, silver, porcelain, and much more will be exhibited, and Saturdays all will find new owners as Rafael expertly wields the gavel. Visit NantucketAuctions.com to see full color photographs, descriptions, and measurements. Can’t bid in person on Saturday? We can execute an absentee bid on your behalf or you can bid by telephone. Come join friends and neighbors at the American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St., and compete for a masterpiece or bid on a bargain, but stay for the FUN!!

NantucketAuctions.com

Blue Beetle

July 20-26, 2017

Apparel & Accessories

Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

508-228-3227 Open daily at 12 Main Street

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

Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com.

C J Laing

Open daily Resort clothing and accessories

774-333-3935 44 Centre Street & 10 Main Street Siasconset

cjlaingshop.com A favorite Palm Beach destination shop is back for its fourth summer on Nantucket! Featuring their own line of luxe summery clothing and accessories, the stylish merchandisers at CJ LAING have also traveled the world seeking specialty resort collections to bring back to the Nantucket marketplace. The shop’s eclectic range includes Mexican embroidered shirts and dresses, tassel necklaces, pompom baskets, Lola Hats, Kai beauty products, and their signature line of ikat coats and shorts. Be sure to check out their second location on island in Siasconset! #CJLAING

Island Cashmere Cashmere, accessories, shoes

508-228-7611 Open daily at 32 Centre Street

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

Joy West Collection

Open Daily - Experience Joy! Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions

508-325-4400 14 S. Water Street

www.joyjewelry.com Joy West Collection; Nantucket’s BEST value for faux & fine jewelry and more! Joy West Collection at 14 South Water St., across from the Dreamland Theater, brings you Joy’s stunning collection of exclusive jewelry and fashion items at irresistible prices! Joy’s NEW “Italian Linen & Baroque Pearls” and genuine Druzy collections are the season’s stunners. The gorgeous “St. Bart’s Collection” of colorful resort wear made from 100% fine cotton with handmade embroidered details is a

Letarte

508.228.7946 (SWIM) 5 South Water St (behind Pollacks)

Open daily from 10 am Swimwear & Clothing for Island Living

Maui-inspired swim and cover-up label, LETARTE, is island-hopping from Hawaii’s beaches to the New England seacoast and has opened a new Nantucket store. Located at 5 South Water Street (across from The Nautilus on Cambridge St), the Letarte Boutique will be open daily from 10am and will feature their collection of swimwear, caftans and cover-ups along with Maui-designer jewelry, towels, and signature lotion and oil. www.letarteswimwear.com

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Mon-Sat 9:30 to 6:30; Sun 10 to 6 Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multifaceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest inseason merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-theknow” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket.

Nantucketreds.com

Nantucket WhalerTM Apparel

617-WHALERS 5 Old South Wharf

Open daily Comfortable clothing designed on Nantucket

wearingwhales.com Authentic, well tailored, purposeful clothing and accessories for men and women. Designed on Nantucket. We support New England manufacturers. Nantucket Whaler is about the journey, not the pretense. 5 Old South Wharf. www.wearingwhales.com. 617-WHALERS. Wear the right whale (sm).

Nobby Shop

508-228-1030 17 Main Street Box 538, Nantucket, MA 02554

Open daily year-round Sportswear for all ages

Serving Nantucket since 1930, THE NOBBY CLOTHES SHOP has provided name-brand activewear, footwear, foul-weather gear, outerwear, and rugged workwear at affordable prices. Major credit cards accepted. Handicapped access. Open daily and year-round. Fax number: 508-228-6568. nobbyshop.com

Peter Beaton

down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

PETER BEATON is synonymous with timeless Nantucket style. As famous for its notable clients (Hillary Clinton, Barbara Bush, Ashley Judd, Martha Stewart, Liv Tyler, Tommy Hilfiger, and more) as it is for its custom fitted straw hats & handbags, classic striped sailor shirts, and signature hatboxes, Peter Beaton proudly offers “all the best for your family—from hat to toe.” Located down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal St. peterbeaton.com

Remy Creations

Summer has never looked so good!

16 Old South Wharf Lifestyle line of clothing & accessories

Stunning shawls for all seasons, gorgeous cashmere sweaters, must have dresses, beautiful accessories, unique gifts and all the apparel and accessories you need for summer. Always stunning and great colors.

RemyCreations.com

Sara Campbell

Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry Season’s new styles

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. Visit Sara Campbell at 5 South Beach to find the perfect look … see you soon! www.saracampbell.com

Art Reproduction, Posters, & Printing

The UPS Store

508-325-8884 Open Mon-Sat Large format Digital Printing, Family Photos, Posters, & more Locally owned and operated 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)

THE UPS STORE now makes high quality, full color art reproductions. You’ll hardly tell the difference!

The banners and posters they print for you will get your message across—stop in and see their samples! THE UPS STORE also 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. Their professional service and expert advice is unmatched. Also, they have offstreet parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Artists & Galleries

Artists Association of Nantucket Check the Calendar for openings

508-228-0294 19 Washington St.

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET’s J. Cecelia & Seward Johnson Gallery is the only gallery that exclusively shows the work of Nantucket artists. Over the years, it has become the primary source for art on the island. The downtown building hosts a year-round schedule of changing member exhibitions by established island artists and emerging local talent, as well as juried shows, featured artist shows, auctions, and community-oriented arts events like our annual museum-quality

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exhibition drawn from the AAN Permanent Collection. The two hundred artist members who exhibit here are residents of Nantucket and their work ranges from paintings to sculpture to photography to a wide variety of media. Take a look at our schedule and join us for one or several of our many wonderful art classes. nantucketarts.org

G. S. Hill Gallery

Open daily.

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

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

gshill.com G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily and celebrating over three decades at 40 Straight Wharf.

His original oil and watercolor paintings capture 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.

Gallery at Four India

Meet the Artists on Friday, July 21 from 6-8 pm Old Masters to Today’s Modern Artists

508-228-8509 upstairs at 4 India Street

THE GALLERY AT FOUR INDIA is an exhibition gallery that offers the collector an tranquil space to browse through fine collections of 19th- and 20th-century American art. This Friday, July 21, an exciting new exhibit opens with a Meet the Artists event. Artists showing for this are Judith Brust, Judy Friday, Lucas Century, Richard Hagerty, Joseph Conrad-Ferm. The Gallery also represents some of the finest contemporary artists known for their traditional realism. Each summer season the Gallery focuses on presenting quality exhibits designed to educate and encourage new and old collectors to visit the on-going exhibitions relating to the region. From the School of the Hudson River to Impressionism to Marine Art and Modern, you will never be disappointed in a visit to the Gallery. thegallerynantucket.com

Hostetler Gallery

508-228-5152 42 Centre St

Sculpture, Aquatints, Photography Contemporary sculptures, paintings, & works on paper DavidHostetler.com, hostetlergallery.com HOSTETLER GALLERY the sculpture, prints and paintings of David Hostetler, abstract oil paintings

by Power Boothe and Xanda McCagg, Photography by Ellen Carey and aquatints by Art Werger.

Hostetler bronze sculptures grace two New York City locations. Exotic and American species are used in his wood sculpture- the largest being 13 feet tall. Boothe’s textural and minimalist oils are in all the major New York City museums. Carey’s vibrant color abstracts are all unique and created in the darkroom. Werger’s mezzotints, etchings and aquatints take an old world technique to modern aesthetics; also museum collected. McCagg’s oils take color abstractions to a new level. Art ranges from intimate small formats to monumental. Selling art for 40 years on Nantucket.

July 20-26, 2017

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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!

Miki Lovett - Textile & Print Artist

508-332-2553 Unique Textile and Print Art and Accessories

Studio by Appointment

Miki shows regularly at the Artists Association of Nantucket. To visit her studio, please call 508-332mikilovett.com 2553.

Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

508-325-7463 167 Orange Street

Open Year-Round Folk Art, antiques, prints, nautical art, ship models

On the Gallery side of NANTUCKET CARVING & FOLK ART you’ll see the work of many local artists including originals by folk artist Jean Petty, extraordinary photographs by David Petty, Nantucket furniture by Blue Barn Door, lamps, and home decor. Through a partnership with Nantucket Stock Exchange, they also have an incredible selection of antiques, prints, nautical art, and ship models.

On the other side, you’ll discover a traditional woodcarver’s shop and treasures such as carved mantles, whales, eagles, and authentic quarterboards carved by Master Woodcarver Paul McCarthy.

He is responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100’s of quarterboards that adorn homes. Come visit Nantucket’s working woodcarving shop & art gallery where tomorrow’s antiques Nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com and collectibles are made. Shipping available.

Pete’s Fresh Fish Prints

508-325-1842 17 Old South Wharf

The only genuine Nantucket Gyotaku

Gyotaku is the art of creating prints of genuine fish on delicate handmade rice paper. This art form captures and reproduces the exact characteristics and features of an individual fish. First practiced in the early 1800s in Asia, Gyotako provided an accurate means of measuring and recording a commercial fisherman’s actual catch. At PETE’S FRESH FISH PRINTS, Pete’s art expresses a variety of compositions, textures, and colors through this unique art form, breaking through yet keeping with the traditional boundaries. Stop by to see his unique art and variety of holiday gifts, including www.freshfishprints.com prints, notecards, placemats, coasters, and serving trays.

Robert Foster Fine Art

Open daily Opening Reception Friday, July 21 from 6-9 pm

508-221-3056 8 India St (next to Black-Eyed Susan’s)

RobertFosterFineArt.com ROBERT FOSTER FINE ART is a gallery featuring art by a selection of the island’s most talented artists working today. With a full schedule of rotating exhibitions—group and featured artists shows—everyone will find a gem to add to their collection. Meet the artists and learn more about their work in this fun and friendly space at 8 India. Voted “Best of Nantucket.”

Enter our Photo Contest!

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!

Your Photo Here

2017 Winner er 6 Winn 1 0 2 , t Stewar Carter

Deadline: September 15, 2017

Ward Vogt, 2015 Winn er

Send us your original Nantucket photos and be entered to win $300 first prize or $150 second prize!

High resolution photos of Nantucket can be emailed to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com For contest rules, information, and past winners visit Nantucket.net/photos/contests.php

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Island Fun & Shopping Samuel Owen Gallery

508-680-1445 46 Centre Street

Contemporary Art Gallery Artists Receptions throughout the season

An exciting new arrival on Centre Street, Samuel Owen Gallery at Seven Seas specializes in contemporary art, both original works and multiples. Samuel Owen Gallery maintains an extensive inventory of work by artists Damien Hirst, Peter Tunney, Shepard Fairey, Eric Zener, Mr. Brainwash, Dale May and CANTSTOPGOODBOY, to name just a few. samuelowen.com

Auctions

Rafael Osona Auctioneer

Next Auction: Saturday July 22; Previews 2 days before each auction American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St Join us at Rafael Osona Auctions, where the stage is set for a series of exciting auctions from Memorial Weekend to Christmas Stroll…Thursdays and Fridays before each auction, a dazzling variety of art, antiques, oriental rugs, jewelry, silver, porcelain, and much more will be exhibited, and Saturdays all will find new owners as Rafael expertly wields the gavel. Visit NantucketAuctions.com to see full color photographs, descriptions, and measurements. Can’t bid in person on Saturday? We can execute an absentee bid on your behalf or you can bid by telephone. Come join friends and neighbors at the American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St., and compete for a masterpiece or bid on a bargain, but stay for the FUN!!

NantucketAuctions.com

Beach & Pool Toys & Accessories

Nantucket Pool & Spa

Sand & Pool Toys, Exercise Equipment, Floats, & More

508-228-2235 1 Hanabea Lane, off Old South Rd

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

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Cooks Cycle

Bike Rentals

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

New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

EASY RIDERS BICYCLE RENTALS offers rentals, sales, and service, plus island-wide free delivery on all rentals and usually within an hour or so. With advanced on-line reservations, it’s the easiest way to experience Nantucket! Offering low prices and discounts on multi-day, weekly, monthly, and group rentals of top quality, new GT and Mongoose bicycles, as well as retro-style Schwinn Cruisers, and accessories in a variety of styles...They have the right bicycle for all of your adventures. They have a safe and 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

Nantucket Bike Shop Bike, scooter, & 4 x 4 rentals

508-228-1999; 800-770-3088 Daily 8am-6pm at Steamboat Wharf & Straight Wharf

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

Young’s Bicycle Shop

Open daily Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals.

Books & Publications

CALL NANTUCKET

508-228-9165 ext. 110 The fully searchable Nantucket telephone book for your cell phone The island’s “Little Black Book”

CALL NANTUCKET is the fully searchable version of The Nantucket Directory: the island’s telephone 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 to call! Our app is FREE TO DOWNLOAD for iPhones, Android, and tablets.

NantucketDirectory.com

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

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

Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For 47 years, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND 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 Twitter, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter — look for the link at the top of Yesterdaysisland.com Nantucket.net

Bookstores

Mitchell’s Book Corner

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

Mon.-Sat. 10am to 6pm & Sun 11am to 4pm See Event Schedule for Our Book Signings

MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for nearly 50 years. In addition to the carefully selected stock of titles in all areas, Mitchell’s Book Corner offers the most extensive selection of books available about Nantucket; from the newest Nantucket beach read to whaling and the island’s history to a selection of local authors. Make time to visit the Nantucket Room upstairs at Mitchell’s; the room dedicated to all of these gripping Nantucket reads! Ask about autographed books. Check the calendar of events for booksignings and special events. mitchellsbookcorner.com

Nantucket Bookworks

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

Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service

and well maintained and they are rented to you with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Experience a Nantucket family tradition. YOUNG’s Bicycle Shop, the “Cycle-Logical way” to see Nantucket Island.

Watch for the famous sidewalk sign with the revolving wheel. youngsbicycleshop.com

Yesterday’s Island

508-228-3942

July 20-26, 2017

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

Grandpa Harvey Young started YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP in 1931. He ran the bike rental store down on Steamboat Wharf until 1954, when his son Roger took over. Now the third generation is running the shop. With more than 70 years of experience, YOUNG’s provides you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket Island. They use the best bikes, CANNONDALE and TREK. They are kept clean, safe

508-228-4000 25 Broad Street

Mon-Sat 10am to 8pm & Sun 10am to 6pm Books, Cards, & Unique Gifts

nantucketbookworks.com NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is chock full of books for every taste and every age. Stop in and browse through their tall stacks and through their room full of children’s books. In addition to their wide range of reading materials, BOOKWORKS also has an appealing selection of funky gifts, cards, beautiful stationery, unusual pens, fun toys, decorative ornaments, and eccentric goodies that make the best gifts. BOOKWORKS is open every day — it’s the perfect shop for discovering that perfect gift and rediscovering the joy of reading. Ask about a free gift & autographed books.

NRTA

Buses

See display ad for times and routes Bus routes thru town & out of town

508-228-7025 Bus stops at Broad St. & at Washington St.

nrtawave.com RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, Surfside and Jetties Beaches, the Airport 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 thru mid-October from 7am to 11:30pm - dates and times are route specific - visit our website nrtawave.com for complete schedule or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 20R South Water St, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main Street, or the Greenhound Building 10 Washington Street. Fares are $1 or $2 depending on route, half fare for 65 & older, persons with disabilities, veterans, and active military personnel. Exact change is recommended or a future ride change card will be issued. Short term passes are available on any Wave vehicle.

Affordable Rentals

Car Rentals

Cars, jeeps, mopeds

508-228-3501 Open daily at 6 South Beach Street

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

Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car

Open Daily Free renter pickup at all boats, hotels, and inns

508-228-9989 at Nantucket Memorial Airport

Nantucketislandrentacar.com We are Nantucket Island’s premier auto rental agency, specializing in Jeeps and sport utility vehicles, as well as sedans and minivans. ALL NEW vehicles with beach permits! Whether on the island for a day or for a month, we offer the lowest rates and best service, with free renter pick-up from all boats, hotels, and guest houses. Call ahead for our specials. All major credit cards accepted.

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Young’s Bicycle Shop

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

Open daily Bicycle, Car, & Jeep Rentals; Bicycle Sales & Service

youngsbicycleshop.com Young’s Bicycle Shop is the most convenient car and Jeep rental shop to either ferry. We have fuel efficient Honda Fits and sedans. We also have 2 door Jeeps and 4 door Jeep Wranglers. We offer fuel efficient sedans and rugged Jeep Wrangler 4 X 4’s in both the 2 door and 4 door variants complete with the town beach permit and Great Point permit. Come see why we are the “CycleLogical Way” to see Nantucket Island. Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals!

Charters - Sailing & Boating

Endeavor

508-228-5585 Slip 15, Straight Wharf

Cruises depart at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, & sunset Pleasure sailing

“Captain James Genthner shares his love of the Island with visitors aboard his sloop ENDEAVOR”— Ted Reinstein, CBS Good Day! Featured in Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England 2010: “A cruise aboard the Endeavor is a lesson in beauty and local history.” The ENDEAVOR sails daily at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, and at sunset. Private charters, sailing celebrations, children’s programs, and gift endeavorsailing.com certificates available. Call for information and reservations.

Lynx

978.479.2197 Traditional Sailing & History in Nantucket Sound

Call for your sail Family fun for all ages!

www.tallshiplynx.org Nantucket’s Tall Ship LYNX is offering sails from July to October from Nantucket Harbor. They also offer charters, weddings, educational and special groups sailings. Looking for a unique venue to gather? LYNX is available for private charters... treat your family, your friend, or your colleagues to a very special day or evening. For details and reservations, contact the office @ 978.479.2197

Children’s Apparel

Murray’s Toggery Shop

Children’s Camps

ACKventure Sports & Day Camps A variety of camps for ages 3-1/2 to 18 Building Strong Kids & Great Memories

508-228-7285 x5 Nantucket Community School

NantucketCommunitySchool.org The Nantucket Community School offers a multitude of sports & day camps throughout the course of the summer. There are options for everyone spanning ages 3-1/2 to 18. Football, basketball, soccer, tennis, field hockey, gardening, technology, and much more! Which ACKventure awaits your child this summer? Go to nantucketcommunityschool.org to register or find out further information.

Contact: Blair Jannelle, Sports Camp Supervisor, jannelleb@nps.k12.ma.us — 508-228-7285 x 1576.

SuperKids Program/Spiritual

508-228-4930

July 24-28 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Skits, Games, Stories, Prizes for Ages 5 to 11 Scripture Union is a non-profit organization that works in cooperation with local churches. Scripture Union has worked with children and their families for over 50 years throughout the US, and is sponsored locally by St. Mary’s, Summer St., St. Paul’s Episcopal, New Life Ministries and First Congregational churches. Scripture Union conducts SuperKids in locations all across the US. This

Souza’s Seafood “Fresh Off the Boat!”

Lobsters alive or cooked - call ahead for fast service Lobsters • Littlenecks • Nantucket Bay Scallops • Tuna • Flounder • Cod Salmon • Swordfish • Smoked Bluefish • Smoked Paté • Shrimp Stop by to enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing!

508-228-9140 Call for our weekly specials

Gift Certificates Available • Handicap Accessible

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

Cigars

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 Monday & Wednesday-Saturday from 10 am and from 12 noon on Sunday Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties! 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. 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, or call to arrange a cigar bar for your next island event.

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Classes & Workshops

Artists Association of Nantucket

508-228-0294 Open daily at 24 Amelia Drive

Classes & Workshops for all ages

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Gardner Perry Lane hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, woodcarving, 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 student and for all ages from three to ninety-three. nantucketarts.org

Coaching/Consulting 610-780-1640 info@marshaegan.com

Life and success skills coaching

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multifaceted. MURRAY’S has an entire department devoted to children’s fashion. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket.

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Nantucket program will be held at Jetties Beach, Mon.-Fri. July 24 to 28 from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. daily. Rain site: Summer Street Church.

Coaching at the Corner 508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Mon-Sat 9:30 to 6:30; Sun 10 to 6 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

July 20-26, 2017

Get a great start to your Thursday mornings – join Nantucket’s Professional Certified Coach Marsha Egan, CSP, PCC, upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner on Main Street. Discussions start at 8:30 AM sharp and end at 9:30 am. $15 at the door, packages available. Season passes for all 2017 discussions are available now. For more information visit CoachingatTheCorner.com

Concerts

Boston Pops on Nantucket

508-825-8250 at Jetties Beach on Saturday, August 12 Benefit concert for Nantucket Cottage Hospital The Best Summer Event on Nantucket!

Rated the Best Summer Event each year on Nantucket, Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops’ annual Pops on Nantucket concert will feature special guest performer THE BEACH BOYS. Gates open at 4:30pm; please be seated by 6:30. Show opener at 6:45, and the show begins at 7:00pm! The evening concludes at 9 pm with a fantastic fireworks show. Don’t miss it! Tickets available now, while they last, at NantucketHospital.org nantuckethospital.org

Nantucket Musical Arts Society Tuesday Evening Concerts at 8 pm Featuring Acclaimed Musicians

508-228-1287 Box 897, Nantucket, MA 02554

The NANTUCKET MUSICAL ARTS SOCIETY continues to present its marvelous series of performances in its 58th 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 8 pm (doors open at 7:30 pm). Series and individual tickets to concerts are available by mail, at the door, at The Antiques Depot at 2 S. Beach Street, or at the Lochtefeld Gallery on Fair Street. Monday night “Meet the Artists” are free, informal gatherings at 5:30 pm in the Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. Come and listen to the artists talk about their lives and the program to be performed. nantucketmusicalartssociety.org

AUNT LEAH’S Island Treasures Consig ment & Thriſt F UDGE “The Best Fudge in The World” FREE sample available

Nantucket Chocolate Covered Cranberries As seen in Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle Magazine, Phantom Gourmet and on Chronicle, Channel 5

The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf Call 508-228-1017 or Order online www.auntleahs.com

Clothing for Men, Women, Kids Jewelr& • Books • Toys Household • Linens Open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm Sat#rday 10am-2pm Closed Sunday

17B Nor!h Beach St eet 508-228-0789

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Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

July 20-26, 2017

let them help you!

Island Fun & Shopping Aunt Leah’s Fudge

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

Confections

AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for almost 30 years on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you have a free sample, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 40 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries for taste testing. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate.

Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. She has a wide selection of kid’s candy for all ages. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. auntleahs.com

Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates

508-228-5814 Zero India Street

Unique Artisan Chocolates Created Fresh!

Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981

Be sure to visit the famous SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, showcasing unique artisan chocolates freshly created on the premises. The Nantucket Chocolatier has been featured on Food Network’s “Food Finds,” and on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show, awarded “Best of Boston,”“Best of Nantucket,” and Cape Cod’s Best Chocolatier! You must experience the award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle, world-famous Buttercrunch and Sea Salt Caramels, Coco the Whale™ truffles, the original and exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates and the new Sea Mist™ Almonds. Sweet Inspirations’ artisan creations make great gifts and are available in limited edition collectible tins, including the “Sailor’s Valentine,” “Rainbow Fleet,” “Blue Hydrangeas,” and “Nantucket Memories.” Don’t miss this Nantucket tradition since 1981 and enjoy a complimentary taste of the best—exclusively at the SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, home of the Nantucket Chocolatier at ZERO INDIA STREET nantucketchocolate.com ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round.

Consignment & Thrift

Island Treasures

508-228-0789 17B North Beach Street

Mon-Fri 10am-5pm & Sat. 10am-2pm New & Used clothes, household goods, toys, & more

Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? ISLAND TREASURES, at 17B North Beach Street (a short walk from town toward Jetties Beach), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of new and gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, beach toys, kids toys, and so much 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.

2017 PHOTO CONTEST

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

Deadline September 12, 2017 See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net

This annual photo contest is a popular way to share your photos of Nantucket with the world. The 2017 Contest has begun: DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2017. 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

Share the Love Wedding Photo Contest Share photos of your wedding and win cash!

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

Share photos of your wedding on Nantucket with our readers AND win a cash prize if you get first or second place! You can mail in prints of your wedding pics or you can mail us a CD with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are highresolution. By entering our contest, you give us permission to publish your photos online at www.NantucketWeddings.com and to use for promotional purposes, so do not send copyrighted photos. nantucketweddings.com

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping

The UPS Store

Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated

508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

Free sample available: just ask!

508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

Free sample available: just ask!

Cranberry Products

508-325-8884 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)

Nantucket’s UPS STORE is where go-getters go to get things done! Conveniently located at the corner of Windy Way and Surfside Road (just past the schools in the direction of the beach), THE UPS STORE has a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, stamps & metered mail, certified mail, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Plus they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE:

Stop in AUNT LEAH’S for a free sample of her delicious homemade fudge. Choose from more than 30 flavors of “the best fudge in the world.” Try her cranberry fudge or her famous Nantucket chocolate covered cranberries. AUNT LEAH’S Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries, both milk and dark chocolate, are not only delicious, but also are loaded with antioxidants proven to have health benefits! Both make unique wedding favors, gifts for special events, or take-home gifts. Another unique gourmet candy is her cranberry “bog frogs,” filled with roasted cashews, dried sweetened cranberries smothered with rich caramel and topped with premium milk chocolate. And you’ve got to try her mouth-watering cranberry bars: dried and sweetened cranberries with roasted almonds in both milk or dark chocolate. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. auntleahs.com

Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates

Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan since 1981

508-228-5814 Zero India Street

Inspired by Nantucket’s Cranberry Harvest, Sweet Inspirations Chocolatier created the original and now world-famous Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates. Plump, sweet cranberries lavishly covered in premium chocolate create an amazing gourmet taste. Sweet Inspirations’ exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates have been featured on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show and Food Network’s “Food Finds.” Cranberry Creations™ chocolates are featured in Nantucket-style gift baskets and limited edition gift tins including “Rainbow Fleet,” “Sailors Valentine,” “Blue Hydrangeas,” and “Nantucket Memories.” Elegantly gift-boxed, Cranberry Creations™ chocolates also make perfect wedding and party favors. Other unique cranberry recipes include Cranberry Caramels with sea salt, fancy cranberry & nut mixes, Cranberry Caramel Corn, and Nantucket Chocolatier’s award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle. A Nantucket tradition since 1981, this amazing shop and showcase kitchen is an experience not to be missed. Discover Sweet Inspirations~NantucketChocolate.com at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round. Come enjoy a complimentary tasting nantucketchocolate.com of delectable chocolate.

Family Activities

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

Activities & Fun at Children’s Beach All Summer Fun & games for children and families

Children’s Beach, located at the end of Harbor View Way, is the perfect park for families and children.

During July and August, the Town of Nantucket’s Culture & Tourism department sponsors games and activities for everyone. Yoga, puppets, soccer, drum circle, tie-dye clinics, and more! Plus free concerts and films every week. See our display ad for details. nantucket-ma.gov/childrensbeach

Albacore

Fishing Charters

Private Charters only Catch blues, bass, shark, tuna, whale watching

508-228-5074 Voted Nantucket’s Best Charter Boat Slip 1010, Straight Wharf

THE ALBACORE is a 35-foot custom Sport Fisherman with large cockpit and walk-in cabin for complete comfort. Capt. Bob DeCosta, a second-generation charter boat captain, has more than 40 years of experience fishing Nantucket waters. We offer a variety of private charters from 2-1/2 hour bluefish trips to full day shark and tuna fishing. Whale watches are also available. Fun for the whole family—young, old, inexperienced, or experienced. All equipment is provided, except for cold drinks and sandwiches. Two-and-a-half-hour, five-hour, and full day trips are available. You’ll be fishing within ten to twenty minutes from the dock. Call for reservations or information, or visit Slip 1010 on Straight Wharf. FISH GUARANTEED or your money back. MasterCard and Visa accepted.

Herbert T.

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! Private charters are also available. $110 per person. fishnantucket.net

Just Do It Too - Fishing

Daily Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm.

Black Sea Bass, Blues, Striped Bass, Scup

Call for reservations: 508-228-7448 FAMILY SHIPWRECK FISHING Slip 13, Straight Wharf

We do it all—catch bass, blues, black seabass, fluke, and more… Captain Marc Genthner will take you fishing aboard the 34’ custom built “JUST DO IT TOO.” The “JUST DO IT TOO” is equipped with twin diesels, full electronics, and fishing gear. Captain Marc offers a per-person fare as well as accommodations for large, private group charters. Daily fishing excursions. Four trips a day at 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm. FUN FOR KIDS: FAMILY SHIPWRECK FISHING! Call for private charter rates — half-day charters are also available.

Rated “Best Charter Boat in 2017” from Cape Cod Life Magazine and “Best of Nantucket Winner” from Nantucket Today. justdoittoo.com

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Topspin Fishing Charters

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Daily trips, customizable to your needs Docked at the Town Pier, across from public parking

TOPSPIN FISHING specializes in Nantucket sport fishing. Captain Carl Bois has 30+ years of experience on the water. Our 32 foot Judge can comfortably accommodate up to 6 people, and we offer the flexibility to customize charters. Let’s go have a fun day on the water! TopspinFishing.com

28 Centre Point

Furniture 508-228-4900 28 Centre Street

28 Centre Street Everything for your home and for you!

Come for our style, stay for our conversation. Design. Shop. Convene. Stop by and see our custom furnishings and unique decor. There’s something new in the shop every week! Don’t miss our Sip & Shop events every Wednesday from 4 to 7 pm.

28centrepointe.com

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 A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories.

NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet.

ARROWHEAD www.arrowheadnursery.com arrowheadfurniture.com

Gifts

Clay Art Gallery Summer Studio

Open by appointment Nantucket bowls, mugs, and more

508-221-1763 at 24 Sunset Hill Lane July 18-August 13

clayartstudioack.com Barbara Toole is back on-island through August 13 with her exquisite ceramics. You love her Nantucket bowls and mugs along with her serving pieces and home accents. Her ceramic pieces make perfect wedding presents and gifts. Now you can meet the artist, purchase her work, or order a very special commission at her summer studio at 24 Sunset Hill from July 18 to August 13. Call, text, or email her for an appointment. Follow her at facebook.com/ClayArtStudioAck

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 Monday & Wednesday-Saturday from 10 am and from 12 noon on Sunday Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties! upstairs at 2 Union Street Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for the largest selection of fine cigars and handmade accessories. 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.

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Hill’s of Nantucket

Open daily.

Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

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

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop

Open Daily Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs

508-228-5470 33 Straight Wharf

Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate Nantucket Island with our limited edition apparel and accessories. We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. nantucketboatbasinshop.com

Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

Open Year-Round Residential & Commercial Signs, Quarterboards

508-325-7463 167 Orange Street

As you walk along the cobblestone streets of Nantucket you see Paul & Jean’s handiwork at every turn, from traditional to whimsical—they are responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100’s of quarterboards that adorn homes. At NANTUCKET CARVING & FOLK ART, 167 Orange Street, you’ll find treasures by both Master Carver Paul McCarthy and Folk Artist Jean Petty. On the Gallery side you’ll see the work of local artists including originals by Jean Petty, extraordinary photographs by David Petty, Nantucket furniture by Blue Barn Door, lamps, and home decor. Through a partnership with Nantucket Stock Exchange, they also have an incredible selection of antiques, prints, nautical art, and ship models. On the other side, you’ll discover a traditional woodcarver’s shop with carved mantles, whales, eagles, and authentic quarterboards created by Master Woodcarver Paul McCarthy. Come visit Nantucket’s working woodcarving shop & art gallery where tomorrow’s antiques and collectibles are made. Shipping available. nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com

Nantucket Chic 508-228-1907 Open Daily 12 Old South Wharf Come check out the internationally acclaimed mosaic and shell artwork of Lorene Ireland,

July 20-26, 2017

winner of World of Wearable Art!

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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.

Nantucket Throw

508-228-0437 Available Daily in Murray’s Toggery Shop 62 Main Street The Nantucket Throw—carefully crafted and perfect for boat, home, or beach Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in their multilevel store is a real experience. In addition to ongoing carefully selected quality merchandise, Murray’s features the NANTUCKET THROW. This 100% cotton, predyed and jacquard-woven throw is specially designed for Murray’s and covered in typically Nantucket symbols and themes. It’s available in two color combinations: navy/natural and taupe/natural. The Nantucket Throw is a perfect souvenir and suitably sized for your boat, beach, or home.

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Signs, Banners, & Posters

508-325-8884 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)

Open Monday - Saturday

Nantucket’s UPS STORE now offers high quality, full color banners and posters for your business, event, or party. These stunning reproductions can be up to 44 inches wide! And they can be done on vinyl, canvas, art paper — rolls and single sheets. THE UPS STORE can also assist you with mounting and laminating as well as printing of photos, text, and logos.

Hats

Peter Beaton

down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street All the Best for Your Family—from Hat to Toe

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

PETER BEATON is synonymous with timeless Nantucket style. As famous for its notable clients and philanthropic endeavors as it is for as it is custom fitted straw hats, signature hatboxes, handbags, and authentic Nantucket sailor shirts—Peter Beaton is a hidden gem that you don’t want to miss.

Located down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal St. peterbeaton.com

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

Since 1911, 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

28 Centre Point

Home Decor

28 Centre Street Everything for your home and for you!

508-228-4900 28 Centre Street

Come for our style, stay for our conversation. Design. Shop. Convene. Stop by and see our custom furnishings and unique decor. There’s something new in the shop every week! Don’t miss our Sip & Shop events every Wednesday from 4 to 7 pm.

28centrepointe.com

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 A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories.

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

Home Media, Theatre, Sound Systems

Jobe Systems

Visit our on-island Experience Center Home Theatres, Sound Systems, Media Integration

508-332-1508 25A Old South Road

jobesystems.com For more than 8 years on Nantucket, JOBE SYSTEMS has offered island homeowners the elegance and simplicity of discrete sound, quality lighting design, motorized shades, and hidden media systems at our on-island Experience Center. Our award-winning custom electronics firm specializes in providing our residential and commercial clients with lifestyle enhancing electronic systems. Our highly experienced team of in-house dedicated professionals are certified and trained in their individual disciplines. Our goal is to ensure that JOBE SYSTEMS affords its customers the most intuitive, integrated, and easy-to-use custom lifestyle solutions available today. We’re located on Nantucket, and also have locations in Houston, Chicago, San Diego, and Portland.

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Island Fun & Shopping Internet

Nantucket.net

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

508-228-6777 The island’s premier web portal

Island Apps 508-228-2505 158 Polpis Road

Your go-to website & app for Nantucket weather Download on the App Store

Nantucket weather is always an adventure. Follow along with ACKweather for daily reports on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with @ACKweather. Stay up-to-date with tides and currents. Check the wave report and ferry schedules along with daily weather reports. Brought to you by Egan Maritime Institute, ACKweather can be customized for your favorite information. Download it now ackweather.com from the App Store and view it online at ackweather.com

Call Nantucket

Your telephone book for Nantucket

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

trACK Nantucket

Free Self-guided Bike Touring App

Available on the App Store and on Google Play Transform your bike ride into an insider’s tour of Nantucket! Eight curated bike tracks take you to great beaches, working cranberry bogs, historic homes from grand brick mansions to fishing shanties, Nantucket’s own Serengeti, landmark lighthouses, the village of ‘Sconset, and share interesting photos and fascinating stories behind the places you pass. Audio and written directions. Start at Steamboat Wharf or at the Milestone or ‘Sconset rotaries.

Beachside Nantucket

Jewelry

Open Daily

19 Old South Wharf Fashionably beautiful and precious

Blue Beetle

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Jewelry & Gifts

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

Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com.

508-332-3407

Prayer Beads & Jewelry, Sacred Objects & Crystals, Unique Artisanal Gifts upstairs at 2 Union Street Clay’s unique prayer beads and jewelry creations are both sacred and delightful. He also carriesa number of talented jewelers, smudge spray, local porcelain wares, and other one-of-a-kind treasures.

Located just steps off the beaten path upstairs at 2 Union Street. Seasonal hours: please visit claytwombly.com or call the shop.

ClayTwombly.com

Jennifer Greenwood Jewelry

Open daily Understated Luxury in Gemstones, Silver, & Gold

508-901-9282 upstairs at 2 Union Street

Natural gemstones are the focus in JENNIFER GREEWOOD’s gently manipulated and often minimalist settings. Working in silver and gold, Jen designs and handcrafts her pieces using traditional metalworking techniques in her studio/showroom upstairs at 2 Union Street. With a particular eye towards balance, she creates ethereal pieces for everyday wear.. @jennifergreenwoodjewelry

Jessica Hicks Nantucket

Silver, gold,and gemstone collections

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces. We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by 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 has been serving Nantucket since 1971. Open daily. jewelersgallery.com

The Love Shack

Open Daily

10 Old South Wharf Handcrafted pendants, charms, bracelets, cufflinks, rings & other jewelry

LOLA™ pendants were made to wear and share. When you give a LOLA™ pendant you give a part of your heart, and your own connected story that goes with the giving. That’s why we offer beautiful, handmade packaging with a story card that goes with each piece. Our packaging is hand crafted just like our jewelry, using only recycled papers and natural ties. lolacompany.com

Nantucket Estate Jewelry and Fine Arts

508-228-0272 1 Orange Street

Open Daily Jewelry, Lightship Baskets, Art, Scrimshaw, & more

Nantucketjewelryandart.com 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.

Nantucket Pearl Company

Open daily. Gifts for everyone on your list!

American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf

nantucketpearls.com 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.

R. Simantov Fine Jewelry

GIA Graduate Gemologist Jackie Robinson returns to Nantucket from Palm Beach with a stunning selection of her visionary pearl designs. She uses pearls in a huge variety of shapes, sizes, and colors: South Sea, Tahitian, Japanese Akyoa, and more. Her designs are worn by Ann Romney, Gwenyth Paltrow, Diane Keaton, and many more, and she is the original designer of pearls on suede. She has brought a line of clothing acquired from her worldwide travels of France, Italy, St. Barths, and Belgium.

Visit Jackie downtown at 19 Old South Wharf and follow her on Instagram beachsidenantucket

Clay Twombly

hottest stylistas, including Halle Berry, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Eva Longoria, the business quickly grew. Jessica opened her own boutique: Jessica Hicks Nantucket, now at 2 Union Street, just steps off of Main Street. Driven by form and pattern, Jessica Hicks’ jewelry designs are at once geometric and organic. Her silver, gold,and gemstone collections incorporate both classic and unexpected motifs, able to meld with diverse personal styles. Jessica hand crafts each piece in her studio on Nantucket Island.

JessicaHicks.com

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket

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. And our classifieds are ever-changing. Visit Nantucket before, Nantucket.net during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to Nantucket.net.

ACK Weather

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508-414-1330 2 Union St, next to Ralph Lauren

Jessica Hicks started by selling her pieces at high-profile Nantucket boutiques and also welcomed clientele into her home to see her latest designs. When her pieces started appearing on Hollywood’s

917-324-4410 2 South Beach Street

Open daily; appointments recommended 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 Inspired and Creative Jewelry New season, new look!

508-221-0531; 508-228-2132 28A Easy Street

susanlisterlocke.com 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. Contact Susan via email at susie@susanlisterlocke.com or by phone at 508.221.0531 or 508.228.2132.

The Trinity Collection Vintage & Contemporary Watches and Exquisite Jewelry

508-228-7557 50 Main Street

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

Movies & Theatre

Dreamland Foundation

Fun for the Whole Family, Movies & More!

More than just a movie theatre

508-332-4822 17 South Water Street

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

NantucketDreamland.org

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Museums & Sites

The Aquarium

Open Mon.-Sat. from 10 to 4 Touch tank, marine science education programs

508-228-9198 28 Washington Street

The AQUARIUM is one of several island sites dedicated to science and history operated by the Maria Mitchell Association. The island’s only public aquarium, it offers a touch tank, and many marine science education programs for all ages. Located on Nantucket Harbor at 28 Washington Street, it is open Monday-Saturday from 10 am to 4pm. The Maria Mitchell Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1902. Properties include: The Mitchell House, historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell; Hinchman House Natural Science Museum, Loines Observatory, Vestal Street Observatory, The Aquarium, and the new Science Center. Programs include: Nature Walks, Marine Ecology Trips, Discovery Classes, Lectures, Observatory Open Nights. mariamitchell.org

Egan Maritime Institute

508-228-2505 Open Daily 10am-5pm 158 Polpis Road, just 3.5 miles from Nantucket Town Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

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. Our family-friendly programs and more designed to 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 and Great Point lights, vintage photographs, short movies and more. $6 adults; $4 students 5 to 17; free for members and active duty Military.

158 Polpis Road. The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute. eganmaritime.org

Maria Mitchell Association Programs offered daily

508-228-9198 Science center, museums, programs for all ages

The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) was founded in 1902 to preserve the legacy of Nantucket native astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and, above all, educator, Maria Mitchell who believed in “learning by doing.” The Association 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 throughout the year for people of all ages. mariamitchell.org

Nantucket Historical Association Your portal to Nantucket history Nantucket’s #1 rated attraction!

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

nha.org No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM . In this topquality exhibition venue, visitors can see a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a restored 1847 candle factory, exquisite collections of scrimshaw, artwork, artifacts from centuries of Nantucket life, and a fully accessible rooftop observation deck with an unmatched panoramic view and cozy seating.

Discover treasures from Nantucket’s cellars and attics in the newly redesigned, artifact-rich Hadwen & Barney Oil & Candle Factory. Don’t miss the new gateway film “Nantucket”, directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns. Showcasing the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history, this 51-minute film is a feast for the eyes, offering a transformative experience for islanders and visitors alike. All this and more can be found at the Nantucket Whaling Museum.

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Open at 10 am New Exhibit: Wrecks & Relics: Discoveries from the Sea

508-228-1885 158 Polpis Road

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. Our family-friendly programs and more designed to 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 and Great Point lights, vintage photographs, short movies and more. $10 adults; $7 for seniors & college students; $5 for ages 6-17; and free for members, active duty Military, and kids under 6. 158 Polpis Road. The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute. nantucketshipwreck.org

Nursery

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

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

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM has a spacious garden center with a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. In addition, their indoor showroom carries the largest selection of indoor & outdoor furniture on the island, featuring teak, aluminum patio sets and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. arrowheadnursery.com

Eliza B.

July 20-26, 2017

Shoes & Handbags Available on island at Vis-a-Vis, 34 Main Street

Sandals all made in America Enjoy summer with colorful and comfy flip-flops and sandals. Our products are well made, handsomely styled, and a good value. Plus: they are made in America. We believe that every closet in America should have at least one pair of shoes made in America. ELIZA B sandals are available on Nantucket exclusively in Vis-a-Vis at 34 Main Street. elizab.com

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Open Daily Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

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

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Mon-Sat 9:30 to 6:30; Sun 10 to 6 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multifaceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest inseason merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-theNantucketreds.com know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket.

ViVi G Shoes

508-228-0411 25 Centre Street

Open daily Chic Shoes, Jewelry, Haute Handbags, and Accessories

Sherri and Jennifer Guggenheim needed to expand their shoe closets... And through expansion, the area’s go to mecca for the ultimate in shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories, blossomed. VIVI G SHOES constantly strives to deliver hard-to-find, unique, fashion forward merchandise in all price ranges. From comfortable run-around shoes to couture heels, day bags to evening clutches, fun costume jewelry to premier designer pieces, boots to flip flops...they have it all!

Vivigshoes.com

Smoke Shop

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 Monday & Wednesday-Saturday from 10 am and from 12 noon on Sunday Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties! 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. 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, or call to arrange a cigar bar for your next island event.

AckGrayLady.com

Special Events

Nantucket Atheneum Dance Festival Presented by Nantucket Atheneum Tickets at www.nantucketatheneum.org

508-228-1110 July 24-29, with performances July 28 & 29

NANTUCKET ATHENEUM presents the NANTUCKET ATHENEUM DANCE FESTIVAL. From July 24 to 29, there will be free community events including talks, classes, films. On Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29, two spectacular performances featuring stars of the Boston Ballet, Miami City Ballet, and New York City Ballet will be held in the Nantucket High School auditorium with tickets from $45 to $85. Tickets are on sale now at the Atheneum Box Office: nantucketatheneum.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 20 years. Visit us in our spacious downtown location: in the front shop of The Courtyard on Straight Wharf.

Theatre

White Heron Theatre Company

Don’t miss OUTSIDE MULLINGAR and SEAWIFE Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre

508-825-5268 5 North Water Street

WHITE HERON THEATRE is Nantucket’s only professional Equity theater company. They have a fabulous season planned for their new destination theatre space in the midst of the island’s historic district. Now in repertory: the poetic, uplifting, dark, and hilarious “Outside Mullingar” and the part theatre and part folk concert “SeaWife.” Coming soon: a new musical adaptation of “Romeo & Juliet,” and the Long Wharf Theatre New Play Collaboration with Gordon Edelstein and a stellar cast. Tickets are on sale NOW for all performances! Founded in New York and reborn on Nantucket, the White Heron Theatre Company’s goal is to make theatre truly transformative. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or whiteherontheatre.org.

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Island Fun & Shopping Great Point Natural History Tour

Natural Discovery Tours Thurs-Mon at 9am & 1pm Tours offered through mid-October

508-228-6799 at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

thetrustees.org/ccwr Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. We also offer Private Tours. Tours are offered Thursday-Monday at 9 am and again at 1 pm into October. See a side of the refuge you can’t see from your car!

Tours - Bus

Barrett’s Tours

BARRETT’S TOURS is a family-owned and operated company in business for more than 75 years.

They operate comfortable, air-conditioned coaches. BARRETT’S tour buses have huge windows that afford views which can’t be matched. BARRETT’S TOURS has a tour every day at 9:30 am and at 12:30 pm that departs from the corner of Federal & Chestnut streets, right across from the Information Center. Tickets are available from the driver. Charter bus service for group tours, clambakes, and weddings also available. For tour info & reservations, call us at 508-228-0174. To charter a bus for a wedding or party, fax us your dates and times at 508-228-3823, and BARRETT’S TOURS will call you back to make the arrangements.

Tours - Van

Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Personal scenic Island tours: voted “Best of Nantucket”

Nantucket Bike Tours

508-257-6557 Call for pickup

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 deluxe Mercedes 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 1-3/4 hours to 2 hours, and passengers are welcome at any time during Gail’s tour to get out to take photos. Private charters are available. Call for reservations.

Transportation Boat

Hy-Line Cruises

Guided Walking Tours

508-228-1894 Walking Tour offered by the Nantucket Historical Assoc.

Departs at 11:15 am and 2:15 pm depart from Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St.

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. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, rain or shine. Ticket, $10 adults, $4 for ages 6 to 17; under 6 free. Over 65 & students $8. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

SeaStreak

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. $40 adults, $20 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, &Discover accepted. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com

Nantucket Walking Tours

See Calendar of Events for Tours & Times Scheduled tours & private tours

508-332-0953 Voted “Best of Nantucket”

The 3-time runner-up in the the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl and the most experienced walking tour guide on Nantucket is your guide for a wide array of informative and exciting tours: Historic Mansions & the 1746 Windmill, Great Writers on Nantucket, Notorious Nantucket, Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point, and the Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (since 1998, the most popular walking tour on Nantucket). Private tours and group rates are available. See the Events Calendar in this issue for dates, times & details.

Raven’s Walk

See calendar of events for dates & times of walks Highlighted by The Boston Globe: “Best Walks in New England”

1-800-262-8743 Ferry to Nantucket from New Bedford & NYC

Call for reservations Reliability, Luxury, Comfort

Travel in style on one of SeaStreak’s 400 passenger vessels, the largest, fastest, most luxurious catamarans in the New York Harbor! SeaStreak vessels offer 3 spacious decks, a full service cash bar, food concessions and flat screen TV’s with movie showings. No traffic, No stress! All summer long our ferries will depart from our NY/NJ docks on Friday afternoon and return from Martha’s Vineyard on Sunday. And Nantucket departures mean easy travel to Martha’s Vineyard then on to New York seastreak.com City! Call for details and reservations.

Steamship Authority

Reservations: Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

508-257-4586 ravens-walk.com

Join your guide and her raven on one of her exciting adventures. Her History of Nantucket Walk, Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket, and Raven’s Night Walk are great for adults and families. Along the way, you will hear tales of Nantucket’s past infused with ghostly encounters that took place throughout the centuries. Or you’ll hear all about Nantucket’s beginnings, and its fascinating history. Kids will love Raven’s Pirate Walk to the Lighthouse with Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks, & Ghost Ships, or they can learn to Become a Ghost Hunter or Become a Pirate Hunter.

For details, dates, and times of walks, see the Calendar of events in this publication.

508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf

Nantucket is located 26 miles from Cape Cod’s mainland port of Hyannis. Take a leisurely 2 hour and 15 minute voyage on our traditional ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket. Or ride in style and luxury on board our seasonal high-speed passenger-only ferry, the M/V Iyanough, which gets you to Nantucket in just one hour. steamshipauthority.com

Valet Parking, Luggage & Bag Check

Need Daytime or Overnight Parking? Bag Check?

We have a spot for you in downtown Nantucket!

5 Candle Street

Daily, weekly, and monthly parking passes are available at our safe and secure lot at 5 Candle St. Enjoy unlimited entry and exit, and overnight parking. Our lot is located just off of Main St, within close walking distance to many popular attractions. NEW FOR 2017: We also offer Bag & Luggage Storage services at this location: no need to lug your bags around town. We’ll take care of them, safely and securely, until you need them. For Event Valet Services, visit our website for details: valetparkofamerica.com

Nantucket Walkabout

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

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

Travel between Nantucket and Hyannis is about an hour on the HY-LINE’s reliable high-speed ferry.

THE GREY LADY, Hy-Line’s water-jet catamaran is comfortable, convenient, and offers the high level of customer service passengers have come to expect from HY-LINE CRUISES. You’ll cross the Sound in half the time! PLEASE SEE OUR SCHEDULE PRINTED HERE IN YESTERDAY’S ISLAND FOR CURRENT DEPARTURES. hy-linecruises.com

Valet Park of America

Tours - Walking

508-825-5362 31 Washington Street

Join us on a Nantucket Bike Tour as we pedal you through town center, around various historical locations, and even out to Cisco Brewery! Our tours are a comfortable and active way to experience the highlights of Nantucket. We provide the bikes, helmets, water bottles, and interactive, passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Please book your tour in advance or call us to learn about our custom tours. nantucketbybike.com

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

508-228-0174 1-1/2 hr tour; daily at 9:30am &12:30pmdeparts from corner of Federal & Chestnut sts Private charters available for weddings and private charters

Gail’s Tours, Inc.

Tours by Bike

Call for tour schedule Voted #1 on Trip Advisor’s “Outdoor Activities” on Nantucket

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The Trinity Collection

Watches

Open daily Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

508-228-7557 50 Main Street

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

Nantucket Weddings

Weddings

508-228-9165, ext. 101 Enter our Photo Contest www.NantucketWeddings.com All you need to plan a wedding, honeymoon, or anniversary

This comprehensive website will guide you through all the steps to planning and holding a wedding on Nantucket. From getting the marriage license right through the honeymoon, you’ll find valuable information all in one easy-to-navigate location. SHARE THE LOVE by submitting your Engagment and Wedding Announcements FREE of charge! This website, beautifully illustrated by island photographers, has links to restaurants that host receptions and rehearsal dinners, lodging establishments, musicians, florists, and many others who will help make your day special. There are also sections devoted to honeymoons on Nantucket, anniversary celebrations, and real Nantucket weddings.

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Events & Entertainment Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net from page 23

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served.

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Free Fire Truck Ride to Breeze Restaurant for Lunch Hop aboard an antique fire truck for a free tour thru Town & ride to Breeze restaurant at The Nantucket Hotel for lunch. Departs from Visitors Services Bureau on Federal St at 11:30 am & 12:30 pm to 77 Easton St. Reservations 508-228-4730.

11:30 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch Enjoy a glorious view while you savor a delicious Brunch at TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet, 120 Wauwinet Road. Reserve at 508-228-8768.

1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Children & their companions create crafts inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. Today: Whaleboats & Whale Stamps. Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St .

2 PM - Nantucket by Bike: To the Brewery!

Cycle out to Cisco with scenic stops along the way, tour the brewery, & savor a locally brewed beverage. We’ll help arrange a cab to get you home- this tour ends at the brewery. Reservations: 508-825-5362 2 PM - Polpis Harbor & Quaise Guided Walkabout Inhale the pungent, sweet odor of the salt marsh while exploring Polpis Harbor’s shores and meadows. Learn about the natural history and get a gull’s eye view of Nantucket Harbor and Coatue, and learn how the island’s main harbor came to be.

Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served.

3 PM - The Elovators Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.

6 PM - Free Concert at Children’s Beach “The Shepcats” perform at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. Bring a blanket or chairs & enjoy the music sponsored by the Town of Nantucket.

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6 to 8 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” and coloring activities– while you linger over dinner. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730.

6:15 to 9 PM - Free Concert: Curtis on Tour Curtis on Tour returns to the Atheneum with alumni from the world renowned Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. The program includes thrilling, diverse repertoire for classical guitar and strings. Atheneum, Great Hall, 1 India Street.

7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor as Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront. Tickets: 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring snacks & beverages and enjoy a narrated tour ending with a Nantucket Sunset. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or come by Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.

7:30 PM - White Heron Theatre Presents “Outside Mullingar” Poetic, uplifting, dark and hilarious, “Outside Mullingar” is an Irish comedy. Anthony and Rosemary, neighbors in rural Ireland, are nearing their middle years. When Anthony’s father threatens to disinherit his son, Rosemary steps into the middle of a land feud and family eccentricities that leave us laughing until we cry. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268.

7:30 PM - Adult Pirate Walk to the Lighthouse During a walk to Brant Point Light with Pirate Robin, you will hear tales of pirates who sailed past our shores, lost sailing ships, and the ghost ships of New England.

Costumes Encouraged! $25. Reservations required: 508-257-4586 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Begun in 1998, this is Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk featuring 5 of the island’s most famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long and lasts 80 min. No reservations necessary, $20. $15 65+ & Teens. $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595

MONDAY, JULY 24 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Shawkemo Hills 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. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com continued on page 50

COSKATA-COATUE WILDLIFE REFUGE AND GREAT POINT

Estate Jewelr y Antique & Contemporar y Art Antique Scrimshaw Nantucket Ligghtship Baskets Silver F latw ware

1 Orange Street • 508-228-0272 Na n t u c k e t J e we l r y a n d A r t . c o m

Natural Discovery Tours Since 1959 – A series of concerts by internationally acclaimed musicians

1959 - 59th Consecutive Season - 2017

July 25 Yevgeny Kutik, violin Randall Hodgkinson, piano August 1 The Verona String Quartet

All concerts are on Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. in the First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, free for children under 18, at the door or sold in advance at the Antiques Depot at 2 South Beach St., & the Lochtefeld Gallery at 4 Fair St. ”Meet the Artists" is a free and informal gathering on Monday evenings at 5:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Atheneum, 1 India St. Both buildings are handicap accessible. Limited on-street parking.

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Join a guided oversand adventure tour of this remote wildlife refuge.

Thursday-Monday 9am & 1pm

Barrett’s Island

TOURS

see highlights of Town & Sconset Village guided by NATIVE ISLANDERS who KNOW Nantucket.

Pickup at 33 Washington St. or the Wauwinet Gatehouse arrive 15 min. prior to departure Call for reservations & information

OSV Permits for your 4WD or passes for your rental also available!

508.228.6799

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Our bus is air-conditioned, with reclining seats and large windows.

9:30AM & 12:30PM DAILY DEPARTURE FROM FEDERAL STREET (across from the Information Center)

Charter Service Also Available ph:

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fax:

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8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2-1/2 mi., 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. Ends at White Elephant, $15. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre sts 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Enjoy complimentary coffee while you cruise through Nantucket Harbor and hear stories from the Whaling Era. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

9 to 9:30 AM - Feeding Frenzy Feed the ever hungry creatures at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium with staff before it opens. Pre register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. 38 Washington St. $12 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters Before the museum opens see the animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more!

Pre-registration is required at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198 $12.

9:30 AM to 1 PM - Free Games & Activities for Families Free family-friendly games and activities for everyone including: Spikeball, musical chairs, kite making, hula hoops & jump rope, badminton, volleyball and kickball.

Held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 to 11:30 AM - Family Sailors’ Valentines Create a version of a sailors’ valentine by decorating a small Shaker-style box or picture frame. All supplies provided. Adult must remain with child for entire program. Preregister at mariamitchell.org or 508.228.2896.

10 AM - Nantucket by Bike Town Adventure Travel with us thru Nantucket Town down old whaling streets & seeing quintessential sights. We have a few secrets only to be seen with your Nantucket Bike Tour guide. Reservations: 508-825-5362 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. Repeated at 1 pm.

10:30 AM - Widows Walk: Remarkable Women of Nantucket A sea captain could be away for 5 years. Some women accompanied husbands on whaling voyages; others became involved in astronomy, Temperance, women’s suffrage, the Abolitionist Movement & Underground Railroad. Hear their stories. Meet at Jared Coffin House, Centre & Broad sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15 & Kids $10.

10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by this magical island on this 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20, $15 Seniors (65+) and Teens & $5 Kids (712). Cash Only. Meet at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fence. Arrive 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Free SuperKids Spiritual Program Games, crafts, Bible story. “Welcome to the Kingdom” Gospel of Matthew. For pre-K through 5th grade at Jetties Beach. Rain location: Summer Street Church 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served.

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Free Fire Truck Ride to Breeze Restaurant for Lunch Hop aboard an antique fire truck for a free tour thru Town & ride to Breeze restaurant at The Nantucket Hotel for lunch. Departs from Visitors Services Bureau on Federal St at 11:30 am & 12:30 pm to 77 Easton St. Reservations 508-228-4730.

1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Children & their companions create crafts inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. Today: Whale Mobiles & Whirligigs. Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 2 PM - Nantucket by Bike: To the Brewery!

Cycle out to Cisco with scenic stops along the way, tour the brewery, & savor a locally brewed beverage. We’ll help arrange a cab to get you home- this tour ends at the brewery. Reservations: 508-825-5362 2 PM - Smooth Hummocks Guided Walkabout Explore Smooth Hummocks, Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, complete with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil.

Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com

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2 to 4 PM - Beach Discovery Field Trip Learn how to identify crabs, shells, sponges, and seaweed’s commonly found along the beach. Pre-registration required at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. $25; MMA members $10 2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served.

3 PM - Aldous Collins Band Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

4:15 to 7 PM - Women & Wellness: Empowering Effective Healthcare Decisions Did you know that 80% of all healthcare decisions are made by women? Dedicated to women’s health, this event will feature clinicians form Mass General. Held at Great Harbor Yacht Club, 96 Washington Street. Admission $75 (includes cocktails and lite bites): nantuckethospital.org/womenandwellness 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town with Robin & Her Raven Embark upon our ghostly adventure: we stop by houses that have stories to tell.

Learn what to look for & how to become a Ghost Hunter. Bring tools you may need for our search. The Ghost hunt is educational, exciting, & lots of fun. Adults, Seniors & Teens $15, Children $10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586.

5 to 7 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 5:30 to 6:30 PM - Free Meet the Artist: Violinist Yevgeny Kutik Nantucket Music Center and Nantucket Musical Arts Society co-present a free Meet the Artist event featuring American-Russian violinist Yevgeny Kutik. Learn more about Kutik’s rise to stardom, his acclaimed recording and his exciting program to be performed with Musical Arts Society. In the parlor at 56 Centre Street.

5:30 to 7:30 PM - Live Music & Cocktails at The Nantucket Hotel Join us for our Front Porch – Live Music, Cocktails & Light Bites Menu! Acoustic guitar music by performer Alan James. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730.

6 to 8 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” and coloring activities– while you linger over dinner. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730.

6:30 to 8 PM - Drop-in Figure Drawing A drop-in class drawing the nude figure. Bring drawing materials. Drawing boards & easels provided. Students must be at least 18 years old to attend. Pay at the door: $20 ($10 for AAN members). Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Dr. 508-228-0722 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor as Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring snacks & beverages and enjoy a narrated tour ending with a Nantucket Sunset. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or come by Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.

7 to 9 PM - Summer Sunset Series An evening of music by Nantucket’s own reggae band Foggy Roots on the Whaling Museum’s gorgeous rooftop observation deck. Enjoy stunning views of the sunset on Nantucket Harbor and an evening of unforgettable music. Tickets are $20 and include light nibbles. Cash bar. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell &view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Begun in 1998, this is Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk featuring 5 of the island’s most famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long and lasts 80 min. No reservations necessary, $20. $15 65+ & Teens. $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night at Loines Observatory Professional astronomers will show you an impressive tour of the starry sky and for telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies & more. Held at the Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Extension. Weather permitting. $10; MMA members Free.

TUESDAY, JULY 25 NANTUCKET ATHENEUM DANCE FESTIVAL

A week of programs related to ballet, including many free events for all ages and ticketed professional performances on July 28 and 29. Presented by the Nantucket Atheneum, nantucketatheneum.org

7 to 10 AM - Early-Bird Bird Walks with Maria Mitchell Assn.

Join Field Ornithologist, Ginger Andrews on a boutique birding experience. After a brief visit to the Museum’s ornithology collection, head out to birding areas around town. $45. Preregistration required 508-228-9198 8 AM - Stump Swamp Guided Walkabout A guided wilderness hike on the Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm trail with 2 island ecosystems, a shrub swamp wetland and island moors dotted with kettle holes.

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8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2 mile, 45 minute, nonstop exercise walk, with historic commentary. Past historic mansions of Nantucket. $15, cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Streets, by bank steps. Arrive 10 minutes early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Enjoy complimentary coffee while you cruise through Nantucket Harbor and hear stories from the Whaling Era. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

8:30 to 10:30 AM - Nantucket Pickleball Drop-in outdoor play on the paddle courts. $5 per person. 82 Hinsdale Road.

9 AM - Children’s Adventure: Become a Pirate Hunter on the Endeavor Join Pirate Robin aboard the Endeavor & learn about pirate life. Become Pirate Hunters. The adventure ends with a pirate map & search for treasure. Best for ages 3-5; adult must accompany child. $38. Meet at The Endeavor’s Slip # 1015 on the Straight Wharf. Reservations: 508-228-5585 9 to 9:30 AM - Feeding Frenzy Feed the ever hungry creatures at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium with staff before it opens. Pre register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. 38 Washington St. $12 9 AM to 1 PM - Needlepoint Nantucket Lightship Basket Use the basics of needlepoint to create a unique Nantucket Lightship Basket. All materials provided. $250; $200 Member Register 508-228-1894 or 1800house@nha.org 9 AM to 1 PM - Copperplate Script Calligraphy Learn to create the Copperplate Script, a beautiful style of formal script writing. It evolved during the Victorian period and is very useful for invitations and envelopes, stationery, place cards, and many other uses. All materials provided. $325; $275 Register 508-228-1894 or 1800house@nha.org 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Free Games & Activities for Families Free family-friendly games and activities for everyone including: Spikeball, musical chairs, kite making, hula hoops & jump rope, badminton, volleyball and kickball.

Held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music in the Morning for Ages 2 to 7 Fun and engaging songs, singing games and movement activities aimed at teaching musical skills to the very young. Tickets the day of the program when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street 10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & water-

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front sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM - Nantucket by Bike Town Adventure Travel with us thru Nantucket Town down old whaling streets & seeing quintessential sights. We have a few secrets only to be seen with your Nantucket Bike Tour guide. Reservations: 508-825-5362 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. Repeated at 1 pm.

10 AM - Mashop & the Puckwudgies: Nantucket Native American Legends Who was Mashop? What are Puckwudgies? Learn the legends of the Wampanoag Indians who inhabited Nantucket. Children will read & discuss legends, including Maria Mitchell’s poem about the Wampanoag, create their own Wampanoag story bag, and other Native American related crafts. $50; $35 MMA Members. Register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-2896.

10:30 AM - Children’s Pirate Walk & Treasure Hunt with Pirate Robin Tales of pirates, lost sailing ships, & pirate treasure during a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse. On treasure hunt we’ll search for lost & buried treasure. $20, Kids $15.

All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586.

10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Free SuperKids Spiritual Program Games, crafts, Bible story. “Welcome to the Kingdom” Gospel of Matthew. For pre-K through 5th grade at Jetties Beach. Rain location: Summer Street Church 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset Walking Tour 2/3 mi, 90 min historic walk in beautiful village of Siasconset. $20. $15 for 65+ & teens. $5 for 7-12. Cash only. Catch 10:15am bus at Greenhound Depot on Washington St for 20 min ride to Siasconset. Meet guide at rotary BBD. 508-332-0953.

11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open Old Mill, Oldest House, Greater Light, Fire Hose Cart House & Old Gaol are open daily; some sites will close during inclement weather.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served.

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Free Fire Truck Ride to Breeze Restaurant for Lunch Hop aboard an antique fire truck for a free tour thru Town & ride to Breeze restaurant at The Nantucket Hotel for lunch. Departs from Visitors Services Bureau on Federal St at 11:30 am & 12:30 pm to 77 Easton St. Reservations 508-228-4730. continued on page 52

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1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Children & their companions create crafts inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. Today: Arrowheads & Coral Necklaces. Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 2 PM - Nantucket by Bike: To the Brewery!

Cycle out to Cisco with scenic stops along the way, tour the brewery, & savor a locally brewed beverage. We’ll help arrange a cab to get you home- this tour ends at the brewery. Reservations: 508-825-5362 2 PM - Guided Walkabout at Gardner Farm Explore this former farm along Hummock Pond, now Land Bank property. Hummock Pond is a glacial meltwater river bed, home to painted & snapping turtles, ospreys, and mute swans. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 2 to 4 PM - Free Makerspace for Teens - Sushi Candles Roll your own sushi-shaped candles. Cute but non-edible votive candles that look just like your favorite sushi. No experience necessary. All tools & materials supplied. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street 2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served.

2:30 PM - Walking the Plank Walking Tour See Nantucket harbor in a new light & hear tales of pirates who used our Grey Lady to attack nearby ships on this tour presented by the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Tickets $15; free for under 18: 508-228-2505.

2:30 to 3 PM - Meet the Animals at MMA Science Museum Safely touch frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects: this is a great way to learn about them up close. Preregistration required, sign up mariamitchell.org or call 508-2289198. $12; MMA members $7.

2:30 to 4 PM - Family Program: Snake Slithers Learn which snakes call the LLNF property their home. Help us find, count, and measure snakes in our ongoing project to document populations. Wear long pants and close-toed shoes. $10; Registration required llnf.org or 508-325-0873 3 to 4 PM - Family Art Class with Bethany Oliver Young artists + caregivers explore various multimedia art stations at their own pace in this inspiring class. $20. AAN Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. Register at nantucketarts.org, 508-228-0722 3 to 4:30 PM - Minecraft Club Use the MinecraftEdu game, which allows for all players to be in one world at the same time. Space limited, call to register 508-228-1110. Atheneum, 1 India Street 5 to 6 PM - Nantucket Dance Festival Film- Benjamin Millepied’s “Reset” Benjamin Millepied’s riveting documentary “Reset,” by Thierry Demaizi re and Alban Teurlai. The film chronicles Millepied while choreographing his new ballet, Clear, Loud, Bright, Forward. Showing in the Great Hall of the Atheneum, 1 India Street 5 to 7 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 5:30 PM - Shipwrecked! Walking Tour Nantucket’s shifting shoals caused many shipwrecks. Explore legendary rescues at sea on a tour presented by the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Tickets $15; free for under 18: 508-228-2505. Meet at entrance to Straight Wharf.

5:30 to 7:30 PM - Free Teen Improv with Jasper Young This workshop will introduce students to movement and improvisational techniques used for theater, dance, comedy, and much more. No experience necessary.

Atheneum Learning Lab, 1 India Street 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Live Music & Cocktails at The Nantucket Hotel Join us for our Front Porch – Live Music, Cocktails & Light Bites Menu! Piano music by performer Matthew Hutchinson. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730.

6 to 7 PM - Free Yoga for Ages 11 to 18 No reservation required, but class size is limited. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 6 to 7 PM - “Images of America: Whaling in Massachusetts” Archivist Gioia Dimock as she discusses her new book Images of America: Whaling in Massachusetts. Through historic prints, paintings, photographs, and documents, Dimock explores the whaling industry that boomed throughout the coastal region of Massachusetts during the 18th and 19th centuries. $10; Free Members. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 6 to 8 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” and coloring activities– while you linger over dinner. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730.

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Jump Start to Inspiration Experiencing artist block, feeling uninspired, or a bit rusty? Bring a half-finished work and begin the “jump-start” process to get your creative juices flowing again.

Bring your materials. 24 Amelia Dr. Class is $60. Tickets at nantucketarts.org

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6:30 to 8:30 PM - Easy Perspective Drawing with John Carruthers Learn how to make your drawings look three dimensional, realistic & dramatic with John’s foolproof & easy approach. All levels welcome. $140; $120 members & Materials $20. Held at AAN’s Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. 508-228-0722 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Jump Start to Inspiration with Ellen O’Shea Experiencing artist block, feeling uninspired or a bit rusty? This workshop will rekindle the artist in you. $60; $50 members AAN’s Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. 508-228-0722 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor as Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront. Tickets: 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring snacks & beverages and enjoy a narrated tour ending with a Nantucket Sunset. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or come by Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.

7:30 PM - White Heron Theatre Presents “Outside Mullingar” Poetic, uplifting, dark and hilarious, “Outside Mullingar” is an Irish comedy. Anthony and Rosemary, neighbors in rural Ireland, are nearing their middle years. When Anthony’s father threatens to disinherit his son, Rosemary steps into the middle of a land feud and family eccentricities that leave us laughing until we cry. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268.

8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell &view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8 PM - Yevgeny Kutik in Concert Kutik returns for his 5th performance on Nantucket. This Russian-American violinist captivates audiences with an old-world sound that communicates a modern intellect. Praised for his poetic and imaginative interpretations of standard works as well as newly composed repertoire. Presented by Nantucket Musical Arts Society in the First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street. nantucketmusicalartssociety.org 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring the Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House & Nantucket’s 2 most haunted hotels. Since 1998 led by the original guide. $20. , $15 Seniors (65+), Teens. $5 Kids (7-12) Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps 10 minutes early. 508-332-0953

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 NANTUCKET ATHENEUM DANCE FESTIVAL

A week of programs related to ballet, including many free events for all ages and ticketed professional performances on July 28 and 29. Presented by the Nantucket Atheneum, nantucketatheneum.org

8 AM - Guided Walkabout at Gardner Farm Explore this former farm along Hummock Pond, now Land Bank property. Hummock Pond is a glacial meltwater river bed, home to painted & snapping turtles, ospreys, and mute swans. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 8 to 10 AM - NHA Member Morning: “Dear Absent One” Members of the Nantucket Historical Association are invited to join NHA staff for a behind-the-scenes tours of iconic NHA sites & offerings. Reservations are required: 508-228-1894, ext 116 or email membership@nha.org. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 8 to 11 AM - Birding Field Trip $10; Arrive 15 minutes early at Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Road 508-325-0873 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join us on a thrilling 6-hour offshore adventure—whale sightings guaranteed!

Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

8:30 AM - Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town A 2 mi, 45 min, nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary through beautiful hidden parks of Nantucket town. $15. Cash only. Arrive at 8:20 am at Centre St. & Main St. in front of bank steps. 508-332-0953.

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Enjoy complimentary coffee while you cruise through Nantucket Harbor and hear stories from the Whaling Era. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

9 to 9:30 AM - Feeding Frenzy Feed the ever hungry creatures at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium with staff before it opens. Pre register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. 38 Washington St. $12 9 to 10 AM - Nantucket Nature: Waders, Shore Birds & Owls Ginger Andrews, will lead a discussion of what makes Nantucket’s varied habitats so special for birds. Learn about the amazing lives of birds seen regularly on Nantucket. $20 per family per class Register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198 9 AM to 1 PM - Copperplate Script Calligraphy Learn to create the Copperplate Script, a beautiful style of formal script writing. It evolved during the Victorian period and is very useful for invitations and envelopes, stationery, place cards, and many other uses. All materials provided. $325; $275 Register 508-228-1894 or 1800house@nha.org 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters Before the museum opens see the animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more!

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9:30 to 10:30 AM - Free Youth Master Ballet Class for Ages 5 to 18 Registration and two years dance experience required. Held at the Nantucket high School Auditorium. 508-228-1110 x 107. A Nantucket Dance Festival event 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Free Games & Activities for Families Free family-friendly games and activities for everyone including: Spikeball, musical chairs, kite making, hula hoops & jump rope, badminton, volleyball and kickball.

Held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 9:45 to 11:15 AM - Free Story & Craft for Ages 4 to 10 Story and craft program - children read a book and creating a corresponding project to take home. All supplies provided. Arrive at 9:30 am for a ticket at the Weezie Desk. This Week’s book is: Sunflower House. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street 10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify, & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life. The Harbor is filled with interesting animals that amaze with their shapes, colors, & habits.

Space limited, so preregistration required: 508-228-9198 or mariamitchell.org $25.

10 AM - Nantucket by Bike Town Adventure Travel with us thru Nantucket Town down old whaling streets & seeing quintessential sights. We have a few secrets only to be seen with your Nantucket Bike Tour guide. Reservations: 508-825-5362 10:30 AM - Raven’s Walk: The History of Nantucket A walk though Nantucket’s fascinating past. Hear about the founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck & the impact of Quakerism, whaling, effects of 3 wars, and tragedy of the Essex. Meet at Main & Federal sts $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10.

10:30 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mi, 80 min walking tour for ages 13+. $20, $15 Age 65+ & Teens. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Free SuperKids Spiritual Program Games, crafts, Bible story. “Welcome to the Kingdom” Gospel of Matthew. For pre-K through 5th grade at Jetties Beach. Rain location: Summer Street Church 11 AM to 12 PM - Free Youth Master Ballet Class for Ages 5-18 Registration and two years dance experience required. Held at the Nantucket high

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School Auditorium. 508-228-1110 x 107 A Nantucket Dance Festival event 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served.

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Free Fire Truck Ride to Breeze Restaurant for Lunch Hop aboard an antique fire truck for a free tour thru Town & ride to Breeze restaurant at The Nantucket Hotel for lunch. Departs from Visitors Services Bureau on Federal St at 11:30 am & 12:30 pm to 77 Easton St. Reservations 508-228-4730.

1:30 to 3 PM - Free Writers’ Group Aspiring writers of all genres are invited to participate in reading and discussing their original compositions. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Children & their companions create crafts inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. Today: Scrimshaw. Free NHA members or with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 2 PM - Nantucket by Bike: To the Brewery!

Cycle out to Cisco with scenic stops along the way, tour the brewery, & savor a locally brewed beverage. We’ll help arrange a cab to get you home- this tour ends at the brewery. Reservations: 508-825-5362 2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served.

2:30 PM - Walking the Plank Walking Tour See Nantucket harbor in a new light & hear tales of pirates who used our Grey Lady to attack nearby ships on this tour presented by the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Tickets $15; free for under 18: 508-228-2505.

3 PM - Jah Spirit Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

3:30 PM - Harbor Tour and Oyster Farm Visit An afternoon on the water with the Nantucket Land Council and Shearwater Excursions. A trip up to the Head of the Harbor to visit Simon Edward’s Fifth Bend Oyster Farm. Learn about oysters and their role in the ecology of the harbor. $40 Reservations required: nantucketlandcouncil.org or 508-228-2818.

4 to 7 PM - Sip & Shop at Centre Pointe Stop by Nantucket’s new home decor shop for a special Wednesday event!, 28 Centre Street. continued on page 54

High Speed Ferry

Schedule June 10 - September 4, 2017

Depart Nantucket

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Reservations strongly recommended

Straight Wharf | Nantucket 508.228.3949

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ROUTES/FARES: AIRPORT ROUTE.....$2.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 20 mins. from 6/17-9/4 MID-ISLAND LOOP.....$1.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. from 5/15-6/11 & 9/11-10/9; 7am-12am every 15 mins. from 6/12-9/4; 7am-12am every 15 mins. from 9/4-9/10 MIACOMET LOOP.....$1.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. from 5/15-6/11 & 9/4-10/9; 7am-12am every 20 mins. from 6/12-9/4; 7am-11:30pm every 20 mins. from 9/5-9/10 MADAKET ROUTE.....$2.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins. from 5/22-6/18 & 9/5-9/10; every 30 mins. from 6/19-9/4 ’SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH RD.....$2.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins. 5/15-6/11 & 9/5-10/9; 7am-12am 6/12-9/4 (last bus leaves Sconset at 11:35pm and last bus leaves town at 12am) ’SCONSET VIA MILESTONE RD.....$2.00 each way, 7:15am-7:15pm every 60 mins. from 6/17-9/4 ’SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$2.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 80 mins. from 6/24-9/4 SURFSIDE BEACH.....$2.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 40 mins. from 6/19-9/4 JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$1.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 30 mins. from 6/19-9/4 Half fares: 65 and older, individuals with disabilities, veterans & active military. Children 6 & under ride free.

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

DOWNTOWN BUS STOPS: Madaket & Jetties – Broad St, in front of the Whaling Museum • Airport, Surfside & Sconset via Polpis – Washington St. Mid-Island, Miacomet, Sconset via Old South Rd and Milestone Road – Washington Street, Greenhound Site Designated stops are conveniently located along the routes - look for grey posts with blue stripes.

PARK & RIDE LOTS ARE AVAILABLE ALONG THE ROUTES: The Muse – 44 Surfside Rd • The Chicken Box – 5 Daves St • Faregrounds (7am-5pm) – 27 Fairgrounds Rd All buses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible.

1, 3, & 7 day passes for unlimited travel may be purchased aboard all buses.

For complementary paratransit or TDD service call (508) 325-7516. Bus info (508) 228-7025.

Riders Guides are available at NRTA 20R South Water St., Visitor Services 25 Federal St., Chamber of Commerce 0 Main St., Greenhound Building, on all buses, and at downtown stops.

Information and amenities are available at the Greenhound Building on Washington Street, which is open from May 23-September 11, daily from 9:30am-6:30pm and September 12-October 10 from 10am-6pm

Real time info from your cell phone or computer at nrta.transloc.com For more information visit nrtawave.com, or email nrta@nantucket-ma.gov

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Events & Entertainment Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net

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5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town with Robin & Her Raven Embark upon our ghostly adventure: we stop by houses that have stories to tell.

Learn what to look for & how to become a Ghost Hunter. Bring tools you may need for our search. The Ghost hunt is educational, exciting, & lots of fun. Adults, Seniors & Teens $15, Children $10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586.

5 PM - Nantucket Dance Festival Interactive Program This free program for adults explores aspects of performance by looking at 3 eras, 3 artists, and 3 roles, led by the Dance Festival’s artistic director Tyler Angle in the Great Hall of the Atheneum, 1 India Street 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.

5:30 PM - Shipwrecked! Walking Tour Nantucket’s shifting shoals caused many shipwrecks. Explore legendary rescues at sea on this tour presented by the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Tickets $15; free for under 18: 508-228-2505. Meet at entrance to Straight Wharf.

5:30 to 7:30 PM - Front Porch - Live Music & Cocktails at The Nantucket Hotel Join us for our Front Porch – Live Music, Cocktails & Light Bites Menu! Piano music by performer Mollie Glazer. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730.

6 to 8 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” and coloring activities– while you linger over dinner. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730.

7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor as Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7 to 8 PM - “Behind the Scenes at the MMA Natural Science Museum” The Maria Mitchell Association has been carefully preserving and curating biological specimens from Nantucket for over a century; MMA Biological Collections Manager Julia Blyth has been adding to these collections for 7 years. This presentation shows the diversity of species represented in the collections, discuss various methods of specimen preservation, & present some examples of how these collections are used. Maria Mitchell Assn. Science Center, 33 Washington St. Admission $10.

7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring snacks & beverages and enjoy a narrated tour ending with a Nantucket Sunset. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or come by Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.

7:00 PM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Shawkemo Hills Sunset Walk 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. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 7:30 PM - White Heron Theatre Presents “Outside Mullingar” Poetic, uplifting, dark and hilarious, “Outside Mullingar” is an Irish comedy. Anthony and Rosemary, neighbors in rural Ireland, are nearing their middle years. When Anthony’s father threatens to disinherit his son, Rosemary steps into the middle of a land feud and family eccentricities that leave us laughing until we cry. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268.

8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell &view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring the Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House & Nantucket’s 2 most haunted hotels. Since 1998 led by the original guide. $20. , $15 Seniors (65+), Teens. $5 Kids (7-12) Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps 10 minutes early. 508-332-0953 9 to 10 PM - Night Marine Ecology Field Trip with Maria Mitchell Assn.

Nantucket Harbor teams with marine life at night that is not visible in the day. Join our Aquarium staff to learn about the fish, squid, crabs, and more that come out to feed at night in the shallow water. Preregistration required. Sign up online at www.mariamitchell.org or call 508-228-9198. $20; (MMA members $15) 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night at Loines Observatory A tour of the starry sky and telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies & more with professional astronomers at the Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Extension. Weather permitting. $10 (free for MMA members).

THURSDAY, JULY 27 NANTUCKET ATHENEUM DANCE FESTIVAL

A week of programs related to ballet, including many free events for all ages and ticketed professional performances on July 28 and 29. Presented by the Nantucket Atheneum, nantucketatheneum.org

7 AM - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina A basket of 16 jumbo wings for $12.95; half basket for $8.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. At Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad Streets.

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8:30 AM - Nantucket’s Historic Mansions & America’s Oldest Windmill 3 time runner up in Nantucket’s History Quiz Bowl for the brisk 2 mi, nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down hidden lanes & streets, past whaling mansions, out to the 1746 windmill and back to town. $15, cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 10 min. early at Centre & Main sts, in front of bank steps. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions Enjoy complimentary coffee while you cruise through Nantucket Harbor and hear stories from the Whaling Era. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Coaching at the Corner Get a great start to your Thursday mornings - join Nantucket’s Professional Certified Coach Marsha Egan, PCC, upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.

Discussions start at 8:30 am sharp. $15 at the door. Today’s Topic: How to Develop a Habit in 7 Steps 9 AM - Children’s Adventure: Become a Pirate Hunter on the Endeavor Join Pirate Robin aboard the Endeavor & learn about pirate life and become Pirate Hunters. The adventure ends with a pirate map & search for treasure. Best for ages 3-5; adult must accompany child. $38. Meet at The Endeavor’s Slip # 1015 on the Straight Wharf. For Reservations: 508-228-5585 9 to 9:30 AM - Feeding Frenzy Feed the ever hungry creatures at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium with staff before it opens. Pre register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. 38 Washington St. $12 9 to 10 AM - Flower Cutting Tour Want to take a closer look at the cut flower fields? Now is your chance to go out to the field and cut your own bunch of flowers! Meet in front of the market to walk to the fields. We provide cutters and water and we will bring your flowers back to the farm. $30 bartlettsfarm.com or 508-228-9403. Bartlett Farm 33 Bartlett Farm Rd 9 AM to 1 PM - Needlepoint Nantucket Lightship Basket Use the basics of needlepoint to create a unique Nantucket Lightship Basket. The bag will be completed in the Nantucket Basket weave stitch. All materials provided. $250; $200 NHA Member Register 508-228-1894 or 1800house@nha.org 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Free Games & Activities for Families Free family-friendly games and activities for everyone including: Spikeball, musical chairs, kite making, hula hoops & jump rope, badminton, volleyball and kickball.

Held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 9:45 to 10:15 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 months Limited to first 10 toddlers+caregivers. Tickets at 10 am at Children’s Desk.

Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. Repeated at 1 pm.

10 AM - Nantucket by Bike Town Adventure Travel with us thru Nantucket Town down old whaling streets & seeing quintessential sights. We have a few secrets only to be seen with your Nantucket Bike Tour guide. Reservations: 508-825-5362 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify, & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life. The Harbor is filled with interesting animals that amaze with their shapes, colors, & habits.

Space limited, so preregistration required: 508-228-9198 or mariamitchell.org $25.

10:30 AM - Children’s Pirate Walk & Treasure Hunt with Pirate Robin Tales of pirates, lost sailing ships, & pirate treasure during a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse. On treasure hunt we’ll search for lost & buried treasure. $20, Kids $15.

All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586.

10:30 to 11 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 3+ Stories &songs; limited to first. Tickets at the Weezie desk 30 min before program.

Nantucket Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Free SuperKids Spiritual Program Games, crafts, Bible story. “Welcome to the Kingdom” Gospel of Matthew. For pre-K through 5th grade at Jetties Beach. Rain location: Summer Street Church 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset Walking Tour 2/3 mi, 90 min historic walk in beautiful village of Siasconset. $20. $15 for 65+ & teens. $5 for 7-12. Cash only. Catch 10:15am bus at Greenhound Depot on Washington St for 20 min ride to Siasconset. Meet guide at rotary BBD. 508-332-0953.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served.

1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. continued on page 55

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1 to 4 PM - Free Read to a Buddy Program for Ages 6-9 A fun, relaxed way to become more confident enjoy reading. Our READ dogs just want to listen. Sign up to read 15 - 20 minutes by calling Weezie Desk 508-2281110. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Children & their companions create crafts inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. Today: Tea Cups & Dancing Masks. Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St 2 to 4 PM - Weekly Printmaking with Elizabeth Durand Explore a different technique each week. All levels. $70; $50 members & materials $10 + Materials $30. Held at AAN’s Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Dr. 508-228-0722 2 PM - Nantucket by Bike: To the Brewery!

Cycle out to Cisco with scenic stops along the way, tour the brewery, & savor a locally brewed beverage. We’ll help arrange a cab to get you home- this tour ends at the brewery. Reservations: 508-825-5362 2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served.

2:30 PM - Fight for Treasure Sail Raise the flags and sails with the pirates and privateers of Nantucket and shoot the cannons aboard the privateer Lynx. Presented by the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Tickets $35: 508-228-2505.

3 PM - Cranberry Alarm Clock Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

3 to 4 PM - Kid’s Create Crafts All items for sale are made, displayed, and sold by the kids. All profits are kept by the kids. This is one of the year’s favorite events. Support the Island’s budding artists at The Toy Boat, 41 Straight Wharf 3 to 4 PM - Family Art Class with Bethany Oliver Young artists + caregivers explore various multimedia art stations at their own pace in this inspiring class. $20. AAN Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. Register at nantucketarts.org, 508-228-0722 3 to 5 PM - Plein Air Force Get out & Paint. Capture the beauty of the island in this free, weekly meeting series. Call for location 508-228-0722 Free for all 6 PM - Free Lecture & Demonstration: “A Look behind the Curtain” A special Nantucket Dance Festival program that gives an insider’s view of the dance works, led by Dance Festival Artistic Director Tyler Angle in the Nantucket High School auditorium, Surfside Road.

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