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Dance Festival Brings Classic and Modern Performances to Island by Julianne Adams What began as a one-off evening of dance quickly became the multi-day event brimming with world-class talent known as the Nantucket Atheneum Dance Festival. In 2008, the Atheneum sponsored a performance from Stiefel and Stars, an intensive summer program that was run on Martha’s Vineyard by Ethan Stiefel, a principal dance for the American Ballet Theatre (ABT). “We looked at the landscape here,” says Atheneum Head Adult Program Coordinator Amy Jenness, “and saw that there wasn’t a whole lot of dance.” The event, sponsored to gauge community interest, sold out. The success of the event propelled the Atheneum to invest more energy into the dance world. The result was the Dance Festival, which over the years has turned into a multi-day event featuring classes, discussions, and performances, all from the best talent in dance. This year, the Festival culminates in two performances (Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26 at 6pm) with dancers from the New York City Ballet (NYCB) and ABT. Curated by Tyler Angle, the works presented range from classic ballet to new work by modern talent. Angle takes over the role of Artistic Director from Benjamin Millepied, who joins the Paris Opera this September as Director of Dance. Angle has been a principal dancer for NYCB since 2009 and has performed in works from George Balanchine’s Swan Lake to premiere pieces by Mauro Bigonzetti. “My role as Artistic Director first and foremost is to choose the repertory and dancers for the festival,” says Angle. “The real challenge in Nantucket is to appeal to the very educated dance enthusiast crowd and at the same time be accessible, interesting, and enjoyable to the people who may only see this one dance program every year.” Angle, blending an array of sounds and styles, successfully pulls off this feat continued on page 16
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THURSDAY, JULY 24 9 AM - Pirate Adventure aboard the Endeavor Join Robin of Raven’s Walk & learn about pirate life, search for treasure. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations recommended: 508228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing.com 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium See aquarium staff feed their ever-hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. $10. 9 to 11 AM - Family Nature Walk A family friendly nature adventure! Adult $10, Child $5. Register: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. Meet at MMA Natural Science Museum, Corner of Milk and Vestal Streets. 9 AM to 12:30 PM - Dance (Sing) Movement & Yoga for Children Register: 508 228 4209. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.
10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! $20. Register: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. 10 AM to 12 PM - “Keep the Lights Burning” for Ages 7-10 Learn about life before electricity: lamps & candles, tinsmithing, make a candle & lantern. Register: mariamitchell.org or 508.228.2896. 10 AM to 12 PM - Kickball for Kids Ages 7-13 An organized game at Children’s Beach. Sneakers required. 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $95/adults, $75/kids (12 and under). Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 10 AM to 12 PM - Free Pirate Cruise for Families w/Special Needs For families of individuals with any special need. Lunch included. Autism Speaks. Registration: khoryn@autismspeaks.org; 646.341.3043. 10 AM to 2 PM - Water Mixable Oils with Katie Trinkle Legge Katie is back from New Zealand to teach her water-mixable oil workshop. All levels welcome. Nantucketarts.org. 508 228 0722. Artists Association. 10 AM to 3 PM - Plein-Air Art Class at Greater Light Join AAN instructors & NHA staff for an art retreat, featuring a tour of the historic house & a plein air art class in the garden, catered picnic lunch, light refreshments. To register: www.nantucketarts.org or 508-228-0722. 10 AM to 6 PM - Clara Williams Company Trunk Show See beautiful jewelry by Clara Williams at Figaro, 21 Main Street. 10:30 AM - Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse, hear tales of pirates, shipwrecks, & mysterious ghost ships. Meet outside Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $20. 65+ & Teens: $15. Kids $10. Kids must be accompanied by adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. continued on page 19
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Sail Into Science by Dr. Sarah Oktay, Director, University of Massachusetts Nantucket Field Station (see www.yesterdaysisland.com for expanded article & notations)
This week’s column is designed to get you outdoors to work with visiting scientists and learn more about Nantucket’s diverse and fascinating plants and animals. For the first time, the Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative is sponsoring a Citizen Science Weekend Friday-Sunday, July 25-27. Scientists from off-island have been invited to join our local experts to locate, identify, and study Nantucket’s under-studied species of interest. Every other year, we feature a Nantucket Biodiversity Week in either the spring or fall in which scientists fan out over the island with citizen scientists and naturalists to count, record, photograph, measure, or observe a variety of life. We held our first Nantucket Biodiversity Week in May of 2004. This year we decided to try something new and hold a shorter week in the middle of summer, when different plants and animals are present. Although we and our citizen scientists are all busier now, we thought it would be worth it to have our many summer visitors involved and to see what we could document in a warmer month. We will launch the weekend off in style on Friday, July 25 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the Dreamland Theater. Researchers from UMass Boston, the College of Staten Island/City University of New York, the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program, Maria Mitchell Association, and the Polly Hill Arboretum from Martha’s Vineyard, among others, will describe what they are hoping to accomplish on-island this weekend and how the public can help. This is a rare opportunity to see science in action and contribute to documenting the types of plants and animals on Nantucket. The researchers here are collecting information they need to make decisions on land management practices, beach use policies, and the results of establishing wildlife corridors and enacting habitat protection. The full schedule is at the end of this article and can be found along with registration information at www.nantucketbiodiversityinitiative.org. continued on page 13
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Love Unleashed by Robert P. Barsanti Until this year, I have never lived with a dog. I have lived with parents, children, and wives, so I am used to certain duties and responsibilities. I know enough to turn the lights off before I go to bed, hide the Oreos from the boys, and put the toilet seat down. Dogs don’t require that sort of responsibility. Instead, dogs require that you open your life up a few more feet so that they can jump up and sit in the back seat. And then they would like a window open. You can negotiate with the people in your life. You can look at your kids and let them watch another hour of Thomas the Tank Engine while you nap on the sofa. You can promise to powerwash the house in exchange for an extra hour of sleep. But when a furry, toothed face starts licking you, no promise of dog bones or extra scratching is going to put him off. You get up, you get dressed, and you walk around the yard for five minutes until he finds the right bush. At least his manipulations come from a clear source. When he drops a slobber-covered tennis ball in my lap, he isn’t looking for me to get him a racket, some lessons, and some white shorts. After it bounces off the piano, a chair, and then comes to rest in his dog bed, he will be back and give it to me again. In the final glimmer of evening, when the Red Sox are squandering base runners, he will approach me on the sofa and settle his head on my feet. After a few moments, and a fetid burst of gas, he will settle his whole body onto me. Such are the burdens of love. You have to give more than you want to give and take more than you really want to take. But your life swells to let him in. Unfortunately, the one part of my life that has had to contract comes at the beach. Our dog, Moby, is an energetic, handsome, but intellectually challenged one-year-old puppy who bangs his head on parked cars. Overall, Nantucket is a wonderful place for dogs, as long as they have some sort of tick repellant sprayed on them. Many of the stores downtown leave water dishes out, the banks give treats to the dogs in the backseat, and the dogs attract a fan base near the benches. The one place on Nantucket where dogs have difficulty is at the beach. Moby has two basic goals at any moment of the day: can I eat it? and will they play with me? When he sees other people, dogs, or slow moving bicycles, he wants to play. When he sees flowers, dead bugs, or sandwich wrappers, he wants to eat. So, going to a beach could be a smorgasbord for both appetites. Other dogs, other children, and other flying things dip into the airspaces over the poor lab's head. Further, every one has snacks and is dropping them in the sand. Chips here, a cookie over there, and, if his nose is right, there are hot dogs in that group two blankets down. And his nose is never wrong. Guilt has about a five-second delay in a dog. It takes a few moments for the conscience to get up off the sofa and grab the microphone to scream "bad dog!" But by the time that happens, his ears are flapping behind him, his mouth is trailing drool, and his legs are bolting over the sand. Of course, his tail is wagging and his eyes are full of good cheer, but if you just came continued on page 23
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TWN Presents An American Classic by Sarah Teach Saddle up your horses and clip-clop over yonder to Oklahoma!, where the dancin’ is lively and the gals are purdy. You must cross neither the Sound nor the prairie to get to Oklahoma!, because Theatre Workshop of Nantucket is bringing this distinctly American musical to you. Based on Lynn Riggs’s 1931 play Green Grow the Lilacs, Oklahoma! was first of the many legendary collaborations between Rodgers and Hammerstein. Set in 1906, the story is brimming with the hope and optimism of the early 20th century settlers of the South Central U.S., and really, Americans in general. There’s a reason this musical has been beloved by Americans and performed thousands of times in this country since its 1943 Broadway debut. The set isn’t elaborately decorated, and it shouldn’t be. As pink sunsets creep across the tawny background, the focus remains on the action. Set designer Eric Schultz gives us a clear blue sky, which lighting designer Sandra Galley transforms to a hazy moonlit evening when the drama speeds up. Director and choreographer Justin Cerne and musical director Diane Lehman must have taken a cue from Rodgers and Hammerstein in casting singers who could act rather than the reverse. Truly, it is the only way to produce an excellent musical. Who among us has not witnessed a talented actor eke out lyrics in a subpar pitch? The original production of Oklahoma! helped to inspire the creation of the much-needed and now-popular college major musical theatre; and several of Cerne’s actors have degrees in the field. Ted Bushman, who stars as Curly, delivers a flawless performance of the opening piece “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’.” His versatile vocal range melds beautifully with the voice of soprano Becky Sawicki, who embodies
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Last week I was fortunate enough to meet and chat with accomplished jewelery designer and shop owner, Victoria Greenhood. It is incredibly refreshing to talk to someone who is so passionate about what they do and where they live. Victoria’s love of jewelry and the island are reflected in the work she produces, and her cozy and sunny shop on Easy Street is the perfect location to display her wares. Tucked back in a small courtyard you almost feel like you are entering someone’s cottage, and are warmly greeted with a smiling face and walls and cases of sparkling jewels. Victoria’s love affair with jewelry began at a young age, and really blossomed when she started working with metals and gemstones. She has an amazing eye for design, and really lets the true nature of the stone speak for itself. The clean lines and wearability of her jewelry make these classic pieces that can be passed down from generation to generation while still maintaining their beauty and stylish flair. I was in awe over the amount of unique and interesting gemstones in her collection, and I can’t stop thinking about a pair of rutilated quartz earrings that I fell in love with as soon as she brought them out of the case (the photo below doesn’t do them justice). Victoria collects gemstones and pearls wherever she travels, and many of her pieces are one-of-a-kind. She gets her inspiration from her gemstone discoveries as well as her customers and their feedback. She is happy to work with an individual’s style and personality to create a custom piece. I, for one, will be dropping hints about those quartz earrings! If you are looking to expand your jewelry collection, stop in to Victoria Greenhood first and check out her original creations. Friendly and knowledgeable manager Wendy will help you find what you are looking for, or you may even get to meet the designer herself. The store is located at 5 Easy Street and is open from 10am-6pm daily, in season.
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Ultimate Guide to Beverages for Your Summer Fete by Jenny Benzie Advanced Sommelier & Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits Nantucket is full of parties all summer long. Whether fundraising events, small dinner parties, or your annual gathering to thank everyone who has extended courtesies to you throughout the year, there is always a reason to get together on this island. Once the caterer is booked and the guests are invited, it is time to plan which drinks you will serve. With these quick and easy tips, that process will be a breeze. Grab a glass of Miraval RosÊ (maybe a Whales' Tale or Triple Eight Bloody Mary, whatever your choice) and let's get started. How much will my guests drink? Start by assuming that most attendees will have two drinks during the first hour of the party (since everyone needs to get comfortable and loosen up a bit), and one drink for each hour after that. It may sound like a lot at first, but keep in mind this will eventually balance out for the people who only have one drink throughout the entire event. Besides, most people at parties on Nantucket don't have to drive anywhere when the party is over. In fact, they may even continue the party until long after you have gone to bed. On average, about half of your guests will prefer vino. It is safe to wager that the other half is split evenly between beer and cocktail drinkers. This ratio takes into account a person who starts with a Dark and Stormy, then moves on to Whispering Angel RosÊ, or vice versa. If you do not plan to serve hard alcohol, then you should budget for more wine drinkers (70%) than beer drinkers (30%). continued on page 47
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Katherine Hooker London, favored designer for the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, will be showing her stunning new designs for Autumn and Winter 2014 at Johnstons Cashmere, 4 Federal Street this weekend July 25 to 27 from 10 am to 6 pm, and mid-week by appointment. “We are thrilled to have Katherine’s 2014 collection here at Johnstons Cashmere,” says shop owner Pam Murphy. “Each piece is stunningly beautiful, with styles to enhance any body type. Wouldn’t we all love to look as immaculately tailored and beautiful as Kate Middleton? And the best part is that they are remarkably comfortable. When I found out Katherine’s cashmere and merino fabrics are made exclusively from our own favorite resource, Johnstons of Elgin, it was obvious we needed to join forces.” Speaking about her Johnstons collaboration, Katherine Hooker said: “I have always wanted to use cashmere — it’s the most luxurious material, so exquisitely soft and warm. My coats and jackets are designed to be beautiful, comfortable and practical. Made up in the Johnstons cashmere, they are extraordinary. It’s also important to me as a designer that I know the provenance of, and am assured of, the quality of the materials I use. Johnstons of Elgin are the masters of cashmere, with an extraordinary history and range.” Katherine’s coats and jackets are beautifully sculpted and infused with a modern edge. Over 150 different fabric swatches of tweeds, silks, linens and cashmeres are available. Color and weave combinations allow clients to match the mood, flavor, trim, lining and even the buttons of their garment exactly as they please. Personal taste is honored at Katherine Katherine Hooker London will return once more this summer the weekend of August 1-3.
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Connect Over Coffee
Thai Cuisine & Snack Bar located inside Nantucket Ice 1 Backus Lane Nantucket, MA 02554
by Sarah Teach
Open for Lunch & Dinner
Coffee and Nantucket have mingled like cream and sugar since island native and forty-niner James A. Folger struck gold in creating his namesake coffee giant. More than 150 years later, newly wedded year-round islanders Courtney and Jason Bridges are tackling a venture that would make Folger proud, and their approach is most delicious. Nantucket’s newest coffee shop, the Handlebar Café, located just steps from Main Street, welcomes patrons who are as comfortable sitting quietly with their iPads as they are banishing their phones for an hour to connect with friends face-to-face. When the Bridges duo first prospected the 15 Washington Street building, they immediately saw that it fit their vision for a true community space. Courtney says, “The roots of a coffee shop go beyond great drinks and munchies; they reach out and bring people together. Nantucket might be 30 miles at sea, but technology and the open forum of ideas that accompanies it increases our ease and scope of communication.” The Handlebar is a high-tech café on Nantucket with “coffee, community space, and killer Wi-Fi.” A trend that has been brewing in Silicon Valley for ages, the high-tech coffee shop is especially accommodating to patrons in need of a workspace. At the Handlebar, a daily Wi-Fi password is written on a chalkboard near the register. (Hint, hint.) Whether you visit the café for work, leisure, or a blend of both, the Handlebar has brewed an atmosphere that’ll keep your eyes open and your spirit sated. Music plays just loud enough. A full bookshelf waits patiently for you in one corner, while an unobstrusive shopping section stands in another. There, you’ll find whimsical coffee-themed goods such as unique mugs (including one made to look like a handful of bike chains), coffee
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Top NYC Designer Featured July 30 The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce its 3rd annual Antiques & Design Show of Nantucket Designer Luncheon this season will feature top New York City designer Steven Gambrel, on Wednesday, July 30 at 11:30 am at the Great Harbor Yacht Club, 96 Washington Street. The Designer Luncheon starts with a champagne reception and a multimedia presentation by the designer, followed by a Q & A session. As an additional highlight, there will be a special live auction to benefit the Nantucket Historical Association, featuring one-of-a-kind items and experiences. “I am excited to give this presentation on Nantucket because I am constantly referencing the idea of learning from local vernacular, and from designing within the long history of a local region as inspiration,” says Gambrel. “Nantucket is certainly a flawless example of an environment’s unique vernacular that has been properly preserved, retaining PHOTO COURTESY NHA the authentic spirit of the place.” “It is exciting to see the evolution of the Antiques & Design Show of Nantucket,” says Olivia Charney, this year’s NHA Designer Luncheon chair. continued on page 32
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Understanding the difference in biodiversity between the Cape and the Islands and the unique ability we have to measure island biogeography, climate change, and the sequestering of gene pools make our island, in effect, a living experiment. Nantucket's physical isolation from the mainland allows for a wide range of genetic, biological, wetland and coastal science, and natural resource protection projects in a relatively closed system. For the past several years, island conservation groups and scientists have banded together to conduct their own research and fund outside research groups investigating our plants, lichens, mushrooms, birds, snakes, ants, spiders, beetles, and everything in between. Some of this research builds upon decades of biological observations and research. We are also interested in recording any detectable biodiversity shifts following hundreds of years of land alterations. The isolation and geologic history of Nantucket, Tuckernuck, and Muskeget islands have created a cornucopia of distinctive flora and fauna that occupy niches near the geographical and climatological northern and southern limits of their ranges. Many of these species are rare regionally and even globally. In fact, there are more Massachusetts statelisted endangered species on Nantucket than in any other county in the state. The purpose of the Citizen Science Weekend, and the organization as a whole, is to achieve much more than each of the members organization could do on their own. By combining our resources and expertise, we can entice a variety of scientists and naturalists to come out here and find out what exists on the island before it disappears. Nantucket is unique in its island world, separate from the mainland and therefore able to shelter our trees from Dutch Elm disease and the Asian Long Horned Beetle. Comparing our species and their development and interactions with other islands nearby or on the mainland can help us understand what to expect in the coming years. For field station directors around the country and land management trusts and conservation groups, biodiversity surveys are cru-
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cial in evaluating how to take care of or maintain habitats. Our sandplain grasslands, one of the most endangered habitats in the world, are an example of a very important and rare habitat that is vital to protect. NBI members have selected 21 specific plots in 21 different habitats in order to coordinate the research conducted and assist scientists in the field that might not be familiar with Nantucket. These plots also allow us to record plant and animal life in the same area over time to document any changes. Each of these ten hectare plots (10,000 square meters or about 2.5 U.S. survey acres) is representative of a different habitat on Nantucket, from salt marshes to sandplain grasslands to scrub oak forest and heathlands. We ask visiting scientists to perform as much of the research as possible within these plots so that we can maintain a long term database of biodiversity-related changes. These types of measurements are essential for recording, for instance, how global climate change could be affecting the island’s plant and animal species. New for this science weekend, we are expanding our efforts to the new Nantucket Conservation Foundation land at Norwood farms and also doing some projects out at Eel Point and the Linda Loring Nature Foundation to get a handle on the species to be found in that section of the island. Members of the NBI include: the Linda Loring Nature Foundation, Maria Mitchell Association, Massachusetts Audubon Society, Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Nantucket Garden Club, Nantucket Islands Land Bank Commission, Nantucket Land Council, Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program of Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, Science Department of Nantucket High School, The Trustees of Reservations, the Tuckernuck Land Trust, the University of Massachusetts Boston Nantucket Field Station and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. These groups do a service for our community by banding together and providing opportunities for citizen scientists, naturalists, educators, the public and scientists to work together. continued on page 15
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The Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative supports biodiversity related research on Nantucket, Tuckernuck, and Muskeget Islands through and annual Small Grants program. This program awards grants of up to $1,500 to researchers from all areas of the sciences. Funding is available for the purchase of research equipment, travel to the Islands for research, field supplies, and sample processing. Additional information can be found on the web site. But wait, there’s more! Admission is free to all events. There are limited spots for each scientific foray, so go to the Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative website at nantucketbiodiversityinitiative.org to register. The schedule for science forays is: Saturday, July 26: 6 to 11 am: Bird Banding with Dr. Richard Veit, Biology Department, College of Staten Island/The City University of New York 9:30 to 11:30 am: Survey for Dragonflies with Julia Blythe, Collections Manager, Maria Mitchell Association 12 to 2 pm: Survey for Invertebrates with Charley Eiseman, Co-author, “Tracks and Sign of Insects and Other Invertebrates” 2 to 4 pm: Survey for Beach Invertebrates with Tim Simmons, Restoration Ecologist, MA Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program 5 pm: “Oak Diversity of the Cape and Islands” by Timothy Boland, Exec.Director, Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury, Martha’s Vineyard. at the UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station, 180 Polpis Road. Sunday, July 27: 7 to 9 am: Bird Walk with Local Bird Expert Edie Ray 9:30 to 11:30 am: Plant Survey with Dr. Bryan Connolly, State Botanist, MA Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program 12 to 2 pm: Survey for Marine Invertebrates with Dr. Beth Boyle School for the Environment, UMass Boston. 2 to 4 pm: Salt Marsh Survey with Dr. Jarrett Byrnes & Marc Hensel (Biology Department, UMass Boston) at the UMass Boston Folgers Marsh 180 Polpis Road. 5 pm: Wrap-up Event at the Nantucket Conservation Foundation 118 Cliff Road with a roundup of photos and brief presentations on project results by visiting researchers followed by refreshments.
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in the performances, which are distinctive not only for their arrangements but also their mix of dancers from the two companies. “What makes our festival unique is that you would never see the pairings done here,” says Jenness. Angle describes the performances, saying, “The audience will see classical choreography from 1850 or so, and then follow that line up to much more contemporary choreography. Needless to say,” he explains, “the way in which we dance ballet has changed a great deal since the 1800s. I'm trying to show the breadth of work that any one of these dancers can come across in their careers, or just even one week of their careers!” Both performances are held in the Nantucket High School Auditorium, affording all audience members an opportunity to see the dancers’ talents up-close. The first act leans towards traditional and opens with Bach’s Partita #2 and Emery LeCrone’s 2014 classically informed choreography. As the second piece, Angle chose the BrahmSchoenburg Quartet, which is Brahm’s Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor as orchestrated by Arnold Schoenberg. The abstract dance is by renowned choreographer and NYCB founder George Balanchine. Finishing the first PHOTO COURTESY KRIS KINSLEY act is Flower Festival in Genzano Pas de Deux, a touching love duet from August Bournonville with music by Eduard Helssted. Dancing the piece are Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside, who will later premiere an excerpt of Lidberg’s new piece. Angle, illustrating the range of the performance pieces, points out that “[v]astly different skill sets are employed to dance these works.” For the second act, Angle emphasizes modern talent. His first pick is Neverwhere, a 2013 work by Millepied featuring Nico Muhly’s Drones and Viola. Dramatizing the piece are intricate plastic costumes, as well as lighting by Mark Stankley, the perfomances’ Lighting Director. Following the 2013 work is the premiere preview of Lidberg’s new duet, which Boylston, its soloist and ABT principal, commissioned with her Annenberg Foundation grant. The final feature of the night, Furiant, is a fast-paced duet set to Antonín Dvorák’s Piano continued on page 17
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Quintet in A major. Justin Peck, the 26-year-old newly appointed resident choreographer at NYCB, premiered the piece last year at the Young American Grand Prix Gala. A big believer in live music, Angle has opted for all pieces but Bournonville’s and Lidberg’s to be accompanied by five Juilliard-trained musicians on piano, violin, viola, and cello. “I am very excited that we are having so much live music this year,” says Angle. “First of all because it sounds better in the space and secondly because I am a complete classical music geek.” He explains how the musicians bolster the performances, saying, “[N]othing could be more immediate than watching the musicians’ physical response to their own sounds, which adds another interesting facet to the program.” The night before the performances, Angle leads a conversation on the performances where company dancers not only demonstrate but also discuss their work. “The lecture/demonstration is a behind-the-scenes look at the dances that are going to be performed the following two nights,” says Jenness. “The Festival really gives attendees a chance to understand what it is that they are looking at.” “I think we’re so used to looking at things on the screen,” she says. “In a dark room, with other people all experiencing the same thing together—there’s a magic that happens there.” With its intimate settings and discussions, the Nantucket Dance Festival undoubtedly augments the enchanting sensation of live performance. To purchase tickets ($45-85) or to learn more about the Festival’s accomplished artists and program, visitwww.nantucketatheneum.org.
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scoops, cards, and charms, and even some organic, “anti-plastic” beach toys for the kids. The space is breezy on a hot day and cozy on a rainy one. Though the inside of the Handlebar is beautiful, many summer days on Nantucket urge you outdoors. If you mosey down the smooth-stoned path adjacent to the building, you’ll find yourself in a magical garden, savoring the lingering aroma of fresh coffee. With a grapecovered trellis screening one side of the space and climbing ivy sheltering the other, this lovely little spot may grow into one of the island’s best-kept secrets. On the front patio, you can unwind on a shaded bench over newly laid brick as Handlebar Cafe owners Courtney and Jason you watch people drift down Washington Street. Boats bob gently in the harbor and ample blue sky embraces the horizon line. Stars and stripes billow outside the nearby American Legion. Though it's been said that the U.S. has trouble emulating the European sidewalk café, the Handlebar isn’t in the duplication business. Instead, they’re creating something new with a spirit that belongs to all of us: the American sidewalk café, where you enjoy your scrumptious spread however you want. Of course, a coffee shop must have coffee. Whether you’re itching for an early morning red eye or desiring an evening decaf latte, this coffee bar can handle your order. Jason pulls an espresso and earnestly hands it over the continued on page 31
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10:30 to 11 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 Mo. Limited to first 15 toddlers + caregivers. Atheneum, 1 India St. 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Robot Explorers for Ages 8+ After an introduction to robots & robotic spacecraft, teams assemble robot ‘cublets’ to learn how robots work. Children must be accompanied by an adult $50. Register at mariamitchell.org or 508.228.9198. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 11 to 11:30 AM - Free Story Time for 3+ Limited to first 20 attendees. Atheneum, 1 India Street. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours of Town & Sconset Village Enjoy the tour on an air-conditioned bus w/reclining seats & large windows. Daily 20 Federal St. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1 to 3 PM - Free Read to a Buddy for Ages 6-9 Read to therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. A fun, relaxed way to gain confidence reading! Registration at Nantucket Atheneum. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands-On History for Kids Crafts for kids + caretakers in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Free with museum admission or NHA membership. 2 to 2:30 PM - Vestal Street Observatory Tour Learn of Maria Mitchell’s life & legacy. See outdoor scale model of the solar system & view the sun thru a solar telescope. $3. 2 Vestal St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic
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streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: To The Brewery! Moderate 8-mi. tour with Nantucket Bike Tours. Incl. some must-see isle highlights & ends at Cisco Brewery, where you can enjoy local brews & music. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 5 PM - Buck a Shuck at TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet $1 Oysters & Shrimp on TOPPER’S Bayview Deck, 120 Wauwinet Rd. 3 to 6 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at sunset. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 4 to 6 PM - Apres la Plage at Fifty-Six Union Special midday cocktails, light meals, & snacks on the patio and in the garden. 508-228-6135, 56 Union St. 4:30 PM - Tony Lee Thomas Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - Widows Walk: Remarkable Women of Nantucket Some Nantucket women accompanied husbands on whaling voyages, others were involved in Temperance, women’s suffrage, & the Underground Railroad. Meet outside Jared Coffin House, corner of Centre & Broad Sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5 to 6 PM - Concert Featuring NCMC Jazz Band Music of the swing era. $10. Unitarian Universalist, 11 Orange St. 5 to 9 PM - Dinner & Dance Class at the Breeze Dine at Breeze, take a free dance class before or after your meal (from 7:00-8:00 p.m.) with Andrey Stanev, the Bulgarian National Dance Champion. At The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. continued on page 20
NANTUCKET WALKING TOURS SINCE 1998 The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk
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Voted “Best Walking Tour on Nantucket” 3 years in a row, this is the island’s first (1998) and most famous ghost walk and the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket, led by the original guide. CHOICE OF 2 DIFFERENT TOURS: TOWN ROUTE (Fri, Sat, Mon) An 80 min, 1 mile eerie evening stroll featuring the most haunted restaurant and most haunted house on Nantucket. THE CEMETERY ROUTE (Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sun) A 1-1/3 mile, 90 minute walk featuring the Old North Burial Ground, the Oldest House, and the island’s two most haunted hotels. Both tours start at 8:30pm at CENTRE and MAIN, top of Main Street in front of the bank. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Hidden Nantucket (Mon thru Sat) A 2 mile, 45-50 minute, non-stop exercise walk-with historical commentary-down lovely streets and lanes and past the most beautiful gardens on Nantucket. $15 for everyone. Tour starts at 8am at CENTRE and MAIN, in front of the bank. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to 8am start. 508-332-0953. 3 DIFFERENT ROUTES: • Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff and Brant Point (Mon & Fri) • Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town (Tues & Thurs) • Main Street/Windmill Route (Weds & Sat) Glorious ‘Sconset (Tues, Thurs, Sat) Revel in the glorious beauty of our fabled rose-covered cottages on this 2/3 mile, 90 minute historic walk through Nantucket’s most transcendent village. Tour meets at 10:45pm at the rotary bulletin board in ‘Sconset. Catch the 10:15pm shuttle at the Greenhound Station on Washington St. for the 22 min. ride to Siasconset Village. 508-332-0953. Nantucket & the Civil War (Mon & Fri) Hear the dramatic story of Nantucket’s vital role in the American Civil War, from 1716 through 1865 and beyond on this 2/3 mile, 90 minute stroll. Tour starts at 10:15pm at the the corner of FEDERAL and INDIA streets, outside the Atheneum Fence. Please arrive 10 minutes early. 508-332-0953. Great Writers On Nantucket (Wed) Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck, and others were inspired by this magical island on a 2/3 mile, 90 min. stroll. Starts at 10:15pm at the corner of FEDERAL & INDIA streets, outside the Atheneum fence. Please arrive 10 min. early. 508-332-0953. PRICES FOR ALL TOURS (except Hidden Nantucket) $20 adults, $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 children 7-12, free for kids under 7.
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5:30 to 9 PM - Free Kids’ Club at the Breeze Enjoy family dinner at Breeze – drop-off your kids after for our supervised Kids Deck program at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730. 6 PM - Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma” This exuberant, groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize winning musical tells the love story of a spirited farm girl & the cowboy who loves her. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Box office: 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 6:30 PM - Adult Nantucket Edge Figure Skating Clinic Contact nantucketskatingclub.com. Nantucket Ice. Backus Lane. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & join us $55pp or $550. for the whole boat. Straight Wharf #1011. ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. 7 PM - Sunset Tour to Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge A 2-hour guided trip; departure time varies according to sunset. Reservations required: 508.228.6799. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7:30 PM - “Black Tie” Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Father of the groom, Curtis, simply wants to make a memorable toast at his son’s rehearsal dinner. But before he is able to raise his glass, he must defend the time-honored ways of his past, including his attire. Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 7:30 PM - “Family Furniture” presented by White Heron Theatre The newest play by award-winning playwright A.R. Gurney with “plenty of amusing points to make, about the alleged iniquity of dry martinis and the sexual politics of football weekends…” Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. 5 N. Water St. 7:30 PM - Book Discussion with Leslie Maitland Book discussion with Leslie Maitland, author of “Crossing the Borders of Time,” upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.
July 24 - 30, 2014
7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Plays Live Local favorite at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell, view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586. 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at Breeze Bar & Cafe Live Piano Music & Singing – Cabaret with Diane & Bob Lehman in the Breeze Lounge at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Cemetery Rte) Experience ghostly Nantucket on a 1-1/3 mi, 90 min., eerie stroll to 5 of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. 508-332-0953. No reservations necessary. 9 to 10 PM - Stars & Senses Night Hike with Maria Mitchell Assn. Test your night vision, listen for & learn about nocturnal animals, take a solo journey, learn stories of summer constellations & more. Register:508228-0898. For ages 8 and up. $15. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.
FRIDAY, JULY 25 NBI BioBlitz A weekend focusing on specific projects that will involve the public and presentations by visiting scientists. nantucketbiodiversityinitiative.org 8 AM - Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice for 7th Grade-Adult Morning pick up hockey at Nantucket Ice. Full gear required. 1 Backus Ln. 8 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Fabulous Mansions 2.5 mi, 50 min. non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past homes of the Cliff & Brant Point. $15. Cash only. Arrive at Centre & Main sts by bank by 7:50am. Reservations not needed. 508-332-0953. 8 to 10:30 AM - Birding Field Trip Meet at the LLNF at 110 Eel Point Rd to carpool to island hotspots. $5. 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions The thrill of a lifetime: see whales in their natural habitat. Sightings guar-
May 19 - Oct 13
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ROUTES/FARES: AIRPORT ROUTE.....$2, 10am-6pm every 20 mins. from 5/22-9/1 MID-ISLAND LOOP.....$1, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. 5/19-6/20 & 9/8-10/13; every 15 mins. 6/21-9/7 MIACOMET LOOP.....$1, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. 5/19-6/15 & 9/8-10/13; every 20 mins. 6/16-9/7 MADAKET ROUTE.....$2, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins. 5/23-6/20 & 9/2-9/7; every 30 mins. 6/21-9/1 ’SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH RD.....$2, 7am-11:30pm every 60 mins. from 5/19-10/13 ’SCONSET VIA MILESTONE RD.....$2, 7:15am-7:15pm every 60 mins. from 6/23-9/7 ’SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$2, 10am-6pm every 80 mins. from 6/28-9/1 SURFSIDE BEACH.....$2, 10am-6pm every 40 mins. from 6/23-9/1 JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$1, 10am-6pm every 30 mins. from 6/23-9/1 NEW! FAST FERRY PARK & RIDE.....Overnight parking at 2 Fairgrounds Rd. with bus service to the fast ferries, 5/22-10/13, 7am to 8pm
Barrett’s Island
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Half fares: 65 and older, individuals with disabilities, veterans and active military personnel. Children 6 and under ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult passenger. 1, 3, and 7-day passes may be purchased aboard all busses & provide unlimited rides for the duration of the pass.
Downtown Bus Stops: Madaket and Jetties - Broad Street (in front of the Whaling Museum); Mid-Island, Miacomet, Sconset via Old South Road and Milestone Road Washington Street, Greenhound Site; Airport, Surfside, and Sconset via Polpis Road Washington Street. Park & Ride lots are available along the routes. Designated stops are conveniently located along the routes - look for grey posts with blue stripes.
Park and Ride Lots: The Muse - 44 Surfside Road, The Chicken Box - 5 Daves Street, Faregrounds Restaurant (7am-5pm) - 27 Fairgrounds Road, Nantucket Elementary (6/28-9/1) Surfside Road.
All busses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible. For complementary paratransit and TDD call (508) 325-7516. Bus information (508) 228-7025. Riders’ Guides are available at NRTA-3 East Chestnut Street, Visitor Services-25 Federal St, Chamber of Commerce-0 Main St., Greenhound Building, on all buses, and at downtown stops.
Real time info from your cell phone or computer at nrta.transloc.com For more information visit www.nrtawave.com, or email nrta@nantucket-ma.gov
Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket
Vol. 44 No. 12 • Our 44th Season!
anteed! Register: 508-228-7037. Depart from Town Pier. 8:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Start your day with a relaxing harbor cruise, coffee & muffin. $38. ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium See aquarium staff feed their ever-hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. $10. 9 AM to 12:30 PM - Dance (Sing) Movement & Yoga for Children Register: 508 228 4209. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters at the Museum Join Maria Mitchell staff to see the animals eat & learn about their feeding habits. Register at mariamitchell.org. 508-228-0898. $10. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! $20. Register: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. 10 AM to 4 PM - Special Needs Family Day at the Museum Families with identified special needs can enjoy a special Family Day today at the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Rd. 10 AM to 6 PM - Clara Williams Company Trunk Show See beautiful jewelry by Clara Williams at Figaro, 21 Main Street. continued on page 22
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July 24 - 30, 2014
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Vol. 44 No. 12 • Our 44th Season!
July 24 - 30, 2014
Events & Activities
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10:15 AM - Nantucket and the American Civil War The dramatic story of Nantucket’s role in the Civil War. Meet at 10:05am at Federal & India sts., by Atheneum fence for 2/3 mi, 90 min. walk. 508.3320953. $20; 65+ & teens $15; 7-12 $5. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 10:30 AM - Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse, hear tales of pirates, shipwrecks, & mysterious ghost ships. Meet outside Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $20. 65+ & Teens: $15. Kids $10. Kids must be accompanied by adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 11 AM to 4 PM - Special Needs Family Day Family day for families with children who have identified special needs. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Rd. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 11:30 AM - YATC Presents: Rapunzel & The Emperor’s New Suit Young Actors Theater Co. presents a summer series of original adaptations of classic tales. Student-created, family-friendly shows run 20-30 min. & are a great way to introduce kids to the art of live performance & storytelling. Rapunzel & The Emperor’s New Suit. $6. Dreamland, 17 S. Water St. 12 to 1:30 PM - Tie Dye at Children’s Beach $5 for all materials; $2 if you bring your own white t-shirt. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours of Town & Sconset Village Enjoy the tour on an air-conditioned bus w/reclining seats & large windows. Daily 20 Federal St. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. Genthner will acquaint you with island maritime history & waterfront sights. Again at 4 pm. $40pp. 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. continued on page 26
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Love Unleashed from page 6
from Bartletts with a $12 sandwich, how happy can you be with this 80pound and sharp-toothed seagull perched at the edge of your blanket? So, at the beach, he can’t be off his leash. Since he can't be off his leash, he can't be in the water. And if he can't be in the water, what is the point of a dog at the beach? He waits with us, in the shade of the beach chairs, pants, and dreams of better days. Relationships are about give and take. My life expands to take the loving licks that he gives, and it needs to add more things to a summer afternoon than putting Moby in house arrest while we play in the waves. Sometimes, we need to do what he likes. And what he likes is splashing in the pools and puddles of Squam Swamp with a friend. We left the cars and dipped into the buggy, dappled shade of that hidden forest. Now freed from his leash and the society of beach sitters, Moby ran circles around us, dipping into the ponds, then leaping over the branches and logs of the woods. He can cut circles, leap, pounce, and invoke the spirits of his ancestors. It's a fine thing for a dog, and a fine place. Unrestrained and unbidden, he circles us in love, but speeds about in passion. Sometimes the two come together as he and his partner double back on the path and charge us. We slide to the underbrush and let animal passion rush by unchecked. We know him. We know his ways. And we know that, when we come back to the car, he will sit patiently while we affix the leash one more time and place him into the back so he can trudge his way through the world of feet and leash tugs. Sometimes, the clearest form of joy doesn’t rise from our own chests and voices, but from the ones we love. Most of the time, love requires a leash. We ask that love sit in civility, pause in politeness, and heel as it is bidden. But that love asks us to be free, to be wild, to run through muddy puddles, to shake off in the middle of the path, and sing out that joy. If our hearts are large enough, we can. We love the things we love for what they are.
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Vol. 44 No. 12 â&#x20AC;˘ Our 44th Season!
July 24 - 30, 2014
Oklahoma from page 7
all the spirit and spunk of Laurey, Curleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s darling farm girl. Everyone should have an Aunt Eller in her or his life, and local songstress Polly Miller makes a delightful one. Francesca Gallucci is a flirtatious Ado Annie, whose silliness prompts many of the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s laughs. Costume designer Anne
Curly (Ted Bushman) gives Aunt Eller (Polly Miller) a good laugh.
Breeding was smart to stuff Ado Annie into a pink corset over a fluffy, flowery dress. Lots of fathers joke about meeting their daughtersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; suitors while holding a shotgun; Ado Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father Andrew Carnes actually does it. Elloit Russell plays Andrew with a gruffness that almost strikes a fear in you. Vince Veilleux steps out of his usual hero role and into the carpet-bagging shoes of the fast-talking Persian peddler Ali Hakim. Jason Elliott Brown (who plays Slim) is a fine tenor, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a shame we only get to hear him solo for a moment. Peter Sendelbach is a suitably unkempt villain as the continued on page 25
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1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands-On History for Kids Crafts for kids + caretakers in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Free with museum admission or NHA membership. 2 to 2:30 PM - Vestal Street Observatory Tour Learn of Maria Mitchell’s life & legacy. See outdoor scale model of the solar system & view the sun thru a solar telescope. $3. 2 Vestal St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: Town View with Nantucket Bike Tours Easy guided 5-mi tour. See secret places & historic streets. Reserve at nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: To The Brewery! Moderate 8-mi. tour with Nantucket Bike Tours. Incl. some must-see isle highlights & ends at Cisco Brewery, where you can enjoy local brews & music. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 5 PM - Buck a Shuck at TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet $1 Oysters & Shrimp on TOPPER’S Bayview Deck, 120 Wauwinet Rd. 3 to 6 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 3:15 PM - Nantucket Edge Figure Skating Exhibition Free exhibition at Nantucket Ice showcasing Nantucket Edge Clinic Skaters coached by world famous coaching staff. Nantucket Ice. Backus Ln. 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at sunset. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 4 to 6 PM - Apres la Plage at Fifty-Six Union Special midday cocktails, light meals, & snacks on the patio and in the garden. 508-228-6135, 56 Union St. 4:30 PM - Lance Mountain Dance Party Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4:30 PM - Community Update: What’s Happening on the Bluff ‘Sconset Beach Preservation Fund. ‘Sconset Casino, 10 New St. 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven on a ghostly adventure. Learn how to become a Ghost Hunter. The ghost hunt is educational, exciting and lots of fun. $15. Children $10, under 6 free. Children must be accompanied by adult. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5 to 6 PM - Free Concert in the Fair Street Park Acoustic concert in the Park at corner of Main & Fair, weather permitting. 5 to 8 PM - AstroKids Night for Ages 6-10 Drop your kids off while you go to dinner during AstroKids Nights. Your child will play games, build solar systems, create works of art, or go on a night hike. Registration: mariamitchell.org. 508-228-5387. $75/child. 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. 5:30 to 9 PM - Kids’ Club at the Breeze Enjoy dinner at Breeze with your family – drop-off your kids afterward in our free, supervised Kids Deck program at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730.
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6 PM - Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma” This exuberant, groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize winning musical tells the love story of a spirited farm girl & the cowboy who loves her. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Box office: 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 6 to 7:20 PM - Disco Skate Night at Nantucket Ice Public Skating with disco lights. $5 youth, $8 adult. 1 Backus Lane. 6 to 8 PM - Art Opening at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Art opening featuring Susan Jositas, join us at 8 Washington Street to meet the artist & enjoy signature cocktails and lite bites. 6 to 8 PM - Special Lecture & Film Screening Join the NHA for the documentary The Charles W. Morgan, which tells of the Morgan & the saga of whaling.. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 6 to 9 PM - Opening Reception at Robert Foster Fine Art Art opening featuring Julija Mostykanova. See her show at Robert Foster Fine Art, 8 India St through August 6. 6 to 9 PM - Art Opening & Meet the Artist: Power Boothe Meet artist Power Boothe and see his lyrical work at Hostetler Gallery, 42 Centre Street. 508-228-5152 6:30 PM - Nantucket Atheneum Dance Festival Performance An evening of classical & contemporary ballet featuring dance stars from the New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. The program includes Benjamin Millepied’s “Neverwhere.” Tickets: 508-228-1110, ex. 105 or NantucketAtheneum.org. NHS, 10 Surfside Rd. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & join us $55pp or $550. for the whole boat. Straight Wharf #1011. ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Kickoff to Citizen Science Weekend Brief presentations on scheduled projects by visiting researchers followed by refreshments. Free admission. To register nantucketbiodiversityinitiative.org. Dreamland Theatre, S. Water Street. 7 PM - Sunset Tour to Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge A 2-hour guided trip; departure time varies according to sunset. Reservations required: 508.228.6799. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7:30 PM - “Black Tie” Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Father of the groom, Curtis, simply wants to make a memorable toast at his son’s rehearsal dinner. But before he is able to raise his glass, he must defend the time-honored ways of his past, including his attire. Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 7:30 PM - “Miracle on South Division Street” -White Heron Theatre As a family legend begins to unravel, we see hilarious consequences of believing everything you’re told is true when you’re a kid. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. White Heron Theatre, 5 N. Water St. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell, view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586. 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781. 8:30 PM - Friday Night Flicks Come enjoy a weekly fun movie at Children’s Beach on our brand new projection screen. Chosen by audience. Children’s Beach. 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Town Route) An eerie 80 min., 1 mi. evening stroll featuring the most famous haunted locations in Nantucket Town. Led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 9 to 10:30 PM - Stargazing Night with Maria Mitchell Astronomers A tour of the sky & telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies. Loines Observatory at 59 Milk St Ext., weather permitting. $10. 10 PM to 1 AM - Urban Beatbox with Good Lyfe Entertainment Awesome new DJ format with blend of new and familiar music at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.
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of Nantucket’s conservation and environmental education organizations. To register: nantucketbiodiversityinitiative.org. 8 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Main St./Windmill Route 2 mi, 45 min. non-stop exercise walk w/historic commentary past beautiful historic mansions. $15. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 508-3320953. Arrive at Centre & Main sts (by bank) by 7:50am. 8:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Start your day with a relaxing harbor cruise, coffee & muffin. $38. ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium See aquarium staff feed their ever-hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. $10. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm. 10 to 11 AM - Pocket Park Series Music, children’s events, poetry & more in the park at Main & Fair St. 10 to 11 AM - Story Time and Face Painting For children aged 4-8. At Nantucket Bookworks, 25 Broad Street. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $95/adults, $75/kids (12 and under). Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 10 AM to 12 PM - Art Demo at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Artist demonstration in Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery at 8 Washington Street; register at sosebeestudio@gmail.com. 10 AM to 6 PM - Clara Williams Company Trunk Show See beautiful jewelry by Clara Williams at Figaro, 21 Main Street. 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Saturday Puppet Show Join “The Puppet Man” Joe Zito for a free puppet show. Zito studied puppetry with Jim Henson, the creator of the Muppets.Children’s Beach. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 10:45 AM - Glorious Sconset Historic Walk Revel in the radiance of the fabled rose-covered cottatges on this 2/3 mi, 90 min. stroll thru Siasconset. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12. Meet at rotary bbd in Siasconset. Catch the 10:15 bus at Greenhound Station on Washington St. Cash only. No reservations. 508-332-0953. 11 AM - Nantucket Atheneum Dance Festival Children’s Program Apecial program is for ages 5+. Members of the Nantucket Atheneum Dance Festival company present a fun, interactive event designed to show children the fundamentals of dance: moving in time with music, working in unison with other dancers and playing a character. Free admission. High School Auditorium. 10 Surfside Road. 11 AM to 12:30 PM - Book Chat & Signing with Leslie Maitland Book discussion and signing with Leslie Maitland, author of “Crossing the Borders of Time,” upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours of Town & Sconset Village Enjoy the tour on an air-conditioned bus w/reclining seats & large windows. Daily 20 Federal St. 508 228 0174 1 PM - Vestal Street Observatory Tour Learn of Maria Mitchell’s life & legacy. See outdoor scale model of the solar system & view the sun thru a solar telescope. $3. 2 Vestal St. 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history continued on page 28
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& sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $95/adults, $75/kids (12 and under). Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands-On History for Kids Crafts for kids + caretakers in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Free with museum admission or NHA membership. 2 PM - 4 EZ Payments Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 2 PM - 4EZ Payments Local bluegrass band at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic
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streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: To The Brewery! Moderate 8-mi. tour with Nantucket Bike Tours. Incl. some must-see isle highlights & ends at Cisco Brewery, where you can enjoy local brews & music. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 6 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 PM - Nantucket Atheneum Dance Festival Lecture/Demonstration Dance Festival Artistic Director Tyler Angle & company dancers discuss the dance program to be performed on Friday, July 25 and Sat., July 26 and dancers will perform small excerpts. Audience Q&A follows. Free. High School Auditorium. 10 Surfside Road. 4 PM - Adult Open Stick at Nantucket Ice Hockey Scrimmage; full gear required. 508-228-2516. 1 Backus Lane. 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at sunset. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 4 to 6 PM - Apres la Plage at Fifty-Six Union Special midday cocktails, light meals, & snacks on the patio and in the garden. 508-228-6135, 56 Union St. 4:30 PM - Background Orcs Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. 5:30 to 9 PM - Kids’ Club at the Breeze Enjoy dinner at Breeze with your family – drop-off your kids afterward in our free, supervised Kids Deck program at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730. 6 PM - Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma” This exuberant, groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize winning musical tells the love story of a spirited farm girl & the cowboy who loves her. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Box office: 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 6:30 PM - Nantucket Atheneum Dance Festival Performance Classical & contemporary ballet featuring dance stars from the New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. Program includes classic works of George Balanchine and August Bournonville,+ newer work by LeCrone, Peck, & Millepied. Tickets: NantucketAtheneum.org or 508-228-1110, ext. 105. High School Auditorium, 10 Surfside Road. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & join us $55pp or $550. for the whole boat. Straight Wharf #1011. ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7:30 PM - “Black Tie” Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Father of the groom, Curtis, simply wants to make a memorable toast at his son’s rehearsal dinner. But before he is able to raise his glass, he must defend the time-honored ways of his past, including his attire. Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 7:30 PM - “Family Furniture” presented by White Heron Theatre The newest play by award-winning playwright A.R. Gurney with “plenty of amusing points to make, about the alleged iniquity of dry martinis and the sexual politics of football weekends…” Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. 5 N. Water St. 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Town Route) An eerie 80 min., 1 mi. evening stroll featuring the most famous haunted locations in Nantucket Town. Led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 10 PM to 1 AM - Top 40 Video Dance Party With DJ Bri Guy at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.
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biodiversity. Hosted by the Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative, a collaborative of Nantucket’s conservation and environmental education organizations. nantucketbiodiversityinitiative.org. 8 AM - Special Beach Service Siasconset Union Chapel service at Sconset Beach, weather permitting. 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions The thrill of a lifetime: see whales in their natural habitat. Sightings guaranteed! Register: 508-228-7037. Depart from Town Pier. 8:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Start your day with a relaxing harbor cruise, coffee & muffin. $38. ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 11 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch with Live Music Andy Bullington live on the guitar –on the patio – during Brunch at Breeze Bar & Café at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton S. 508-228-4730. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - Classic Sunday Brunch Savor Sunday with Brunch at 29 Fair. Special history chat with Robin of Raven’s Walk from 1:30-2:30 pm. 508-228-7800.
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11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 11:30 AM to 2 PM - TOPPER’S Bubble Brunch Enjoy Sunday Brunch overlooking the Bay while sipping a bubbly cocktail. 120 Wauwinet Road. 508 228 0145. toppersrestaurant.com 11:30 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch at The Proprietors 9 India Street; 508-228-7477 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours of Town & Sconset Village Enjoy the tour on an air-conditioned bus w/reclining seats & large windows. Daily 20 Federal St. 508 228 0174 1 PM - Opera “The Enchanted Island” Recorded in HD at The Met. Special ticket price of $12 adults, $9 children/seniors. In the Dreamland Main Theater, 17 S. Water St. Tickets at www.nantucketdreamland.org and at the box office. 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands-On History for Kids Crafts for kids + caretakers in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Free with museum admission or NHA membership. 2 to 3:15 PM - Nantucket Drum Circle at Cisco Brewery African, Cuban, & other hand-drumming rhythms, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: To The Brewery! Moderate 8-mi. tour with Nantucket Bike Tours. Incl. some must-see isle highlights & ends at Cisco Brewery, where you can enjoy local brews & music. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. continued on page 55
Souza’s Seafood “Fresh Off the Boat!”
508-228-9140 Call for our weekly specials 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!
Lobsters alive or cooked - call ahead for fast service Gift Certificates Available • Handicap Accessible
Open 9 am–7 pm Year-round • 23 Trotter’s Lane Look for the Lobster Flag
Fresh! all year-round Find us at 29 Centre Street 508-228-6215
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counter with a single word: “Taste.” Most of us are accustomed to coffee that is adulterated by minerals and imperfections in the water, but the purity within this little shot glass indicates a flawless filtration system. Courtney is especially fond of their caramel iced coffee, and says it’s been a big summer hit. Every morning, Wicked Island Bakery delivers fresh breakfast goods. (Get there early; the scones go fast.) Courtney says, “Some places offer only healthy options, or only full-fat indulgences. We have both. Sometimes you need that buttery goodness that comes from a fresh pastry, and sometimes you’re craving a lighter bite. The common thread in all of our food is deliciousness.” Vegans will love the chia pudding and soy treats; those who don’t play nice with gluten will be pleased with the selection of gluten-free goodies. If you’re jonesing for a cold drink that isn’t coffee, they have a fridge full of bottled waters, organic smoothies, and sparkling beverages. From the standard (can’t beat an ice cold Coke) to the unheard of (maple water, anyone?), you’ll find your own means to quench that summer day
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and Elle Decor. Gambrel was honored as “one of today’s greatest talents in Architecture and Design” in Architectural Digest’s “AD 100” in 2012 as well as in Elle Decor’s “A-List.” His book, Time and Place, was released in March 2012. When asked about his presentation, Gambrel adds, “I will present some recent projects with intentional variety, and discuss how inspiration comes about, and the collaborative elements of client and designer in order to make unique places. I would like to show images from my travels that have inspired entire directions in projects.” Steven Gambrel is the founder and president of S. R. Gambrel, Inc., an interior design firm specializing in both residential and commercial commissions, as well as custom products and furnishings. Having founded S. R. Gambrel, Inc. in 1996, only three years after earning a degree in architecture from the University of Virginia, Gambrel has been recognized for his endless dedication to creating highly customized interiors and architectural details for each project. S. R. Gambrel, Inc. is currently working on several large projects in and around Manhattan, the Hamptons, Zurich, and Hong Kong. Tickets to this NHA summer fund-raiser are $175 per person and support the organization’s year-round outreach PHOTO COURTESY NHA efforts. To purchase tickets for the NHA Designer Luncheon, visit www.nha.org/tickets or call NHA Special Events Manager Stacey Stuart at (508) 228-1894 ext. 130.
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Neither Jason nor Courtney is a stranger to the food service lifestyle. Jason, a washashore since 1999, brings more than 10 years of Nantucket restaurant experience to the table, and Courtney grew up helping out at her father’s bar in Ohio. She says, “Every time we travel, we seek out the Mom and Pop coffee shop. We’ve talked about opening a coffee shop for years. When we saw this space at 15 Washington, we looked at each other and had a moment of connection. We were both thinking, ‘This is the place.’” Even before opening the Handlebar, free time was a luxury for the Bridges family. Courtney just finished her fourth year as a teacher at Nantucket Lighthouse School. Jason works part-time for the Town of Nantucket, and serves as a social media guru through his firm Social Bridge Consulting. The couple founded Nantucket Bike Tours in 2011, and continues to operate the thriving business. Courtney, who is eating a quick lunch on one of the café’s barstools, says, “We like to be busy. We both have an entrepreneurial spirit, which makes it an exciting prospect to own a coffee shop from top to bottom. Both of us got here at six this morning, and we’ll both be here until closing time. It’s like a new baby; you can’t leave it alone.” In a move that is unconventional for the service industry, the owners have hired their staff based on personality rather than past work experience. Jason says, “Making a great cappuccino can be learned. Being truly pleasant is built into a person’s core. At the Handlebar, you can count on being served by a staffer who is delighted to make you a vanilla latte as you catch up your afternoon emails, whip up a quick iced coffee for you on your way to work, or serve you some great munchies as you enjoy a leisurely afternoon with a friend. I want the Handlebar to be a staple in the community, where people come to share ideas and add to the collective intelligence of our island.” The Handlebar is open year-round and seven days a week from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Get to know them better at www.handlebar.coffee, by following the Handlebar on Twitter or Instagram (both handles are @ackcoffee), by liking their Facebook page, or by dropping by 15 Washington Street to get a handle on some coffee.
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Airport 3.5 miles Quaise 3.5 miles Squam 8.5 miles
Altar Rock (via Polpis) 6 miles Quidnet 7.5 miles Surfside 3.5 miles
Eel Point 6 miles Sankaty Lighthouse 9.5 miles Tom Nevers Head 6.5 miles
Madaket 6.75 miles Siasconset (via Polpis) 10.5 miles Wauwinet 9 miles
Approximate distances, in miles to various locations of Nantucket Island from Main Street and Orange Street (Pacific National Bank)
Monomoy 2 miles Smith Point 7 miles
Island Bike Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Madaket Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Nantucket Cottage Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Souza's Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Thai House Nantucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 The Wauwinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 2014 PHOTO CONTEST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All over the island
41° 17' 30" Latitude by 70° 05' 30" Longitude ~ The winter population is approximately 9000
AK Diamond's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Annual Carnival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Annye’s Whole Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Bartlett's Ocean View Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Bartlett's on the Wharf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Cisco Brewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Claudette's Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 The Faregrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Great Point Natural History Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Hy-Line Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Advertiser Directory Adventure / Eco-Tours Shearwater Excursions
508-228-7037 Straight Wharf, Slip #1011
Yankee Magazine Editors’ Pick for Best Eco-Tour
Call or come visit us on Straight Wharf to choose the tour that suits you: Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Bird Tours, Ice Cream Cruises, Early Morning Coffee Cruises, and Sunset Cruises. Private charters are available. www.explorenantucket.com
Alterations Style Paris Alterations 44 Main Street
508-325-6600 Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm
New to the island this year, Style Paris Alterations would like to assert itself as a premier tailoring service. We offer tailoring of luxury retail to every day wear. We also can make curtains, pillows, and home goods. We have a professional-grade setup with a professional-grade seamstress. Stop by today, or call to set up an appointment, Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm. www.styleparis.com
Antique Show Antiques & Design Show Opening Party July 31 at 6:30pm Show Aug. 1-4
508-228-1894 Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road Annual Antiques Show to Benefit NHA
The Annual Antiques & DESIGN Show to benefit the Nantucket Historical Association will be held under the tent on August 1, 2, 3, and 4, with an opening party on Thursday, July 31 and a Designer Panel on August 1 at 9 am at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. Dozens of exhibitors from around the country will show their fine wares. Show hours are 10am to 5pm on Fri., Sat., & Sun. August 1-3 and 10am to 3pm on Mon., August 4. General admission sold at the door. For details, call the NHA at 508-228-1894, or visit www.nha.org www.nha.org
Antiques The Antiques Depot One of Nantucket’s oldest & finest antique shops
508-228-1287 Open Daily at 14 Easy Street
One of Nantucket’s oldest and finest antique shops, THE ANTIQUES DEPOT offers quality 18thand 19th-century furniture, art, accessories, and an exciting collection of decoys. Stop by their shop on Easy Street and browse through a shop filled with treasures. Proprietors Howard B. Chadwick and Jack Fritsch have more than 36 years of experience on Nantucket, and you’ll find their prices reasonable. THE ANTIQUES DEPOT is open daily from 10 am to 4 pm. Visit their website and enter their Antique Short Story Writing Contest, open to youths and teens. www.NantucketAntiquesDepot.com
Apparel & Accessories Blue Beetle Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, & Gifts
508-228-3227 Open Daily at 12 Main Street
Looking for that perfect something to remember your time on the island or a special gift for friends and family back home? BLUE BEETLE at 12 Main Street is the premier destination on Nantucket for everything from ladies’ apparel to unique jewelry to monogrammed gifts. Carry a piece of the island with you all year with our exclusive collection of Nantucket Charm Beads (compatible with Pandora, Chamilia & Troll bracelets) or browse our nautical charm bar to build and design a necklace all your own. Need a new outfit for dinner, a party or a night on the town? We offer a great selection of dresses, tops, bottoms, scarves, wraps, shoes and handbags. We proudly carry designers like Elizabeth McKay, Jude Connally, Kut from the Kloth, Julie Brown, Joules, and MZ Wallace bags. Our specialty gift items include Nantucket ornaments, picture frames, photo albums, signs and cufflinks. Don’t forget that we can monogram tote bags, jewelry, iPhone/iPad covers and outdoor entertaining items. Shop year-round in store or visit us online. www.BlueBeetleNantucket.com
CJLAING Resort clothing and accessories
774-333-3935 Open Daily at 44 Centre Street
Palm Beach chic destination C J Laing has come to Nantucket! They are known for their use of genuine hand-loomed ikat cloth, sophisticated evening coats, and metallic glazed linen pants. Their fabulous silk crepe de chine blouses in original prints and breezy cover-ups and kaftans are perfect for island summers. “Beacon Flax” very limited edition for women and men is available exclusively at C J Laing on Centre Street. cjlaingshop.com
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eye of the needle An eclectic mix of clothing & accessories—preppy with a twist!
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Brights and stripes, color and style...there’s always something new and vibrant at eye of the needle! This preppy-chic boutique offers an eclectic mix of clothing and accessories that you won’t be able to resist. eye of the needle originated in Boston on prestigious Newbury Street; branching to downtown Nantucket, Siaconset at the Summer House, as well as Palm Beach. They have sweet & sexy attire, fabulous shoes, and jewelry to tie it all together. eye of the needle is fashion forward from head to toe!
The Haulover
508-228-9010 Open Daily at 7 Salem Street
Island Casual: the only dress code you’ll need!
Outdoor & active-inspired clothing, luggage, footwear, and gifts for men, women, & kids, THE HAULOVER has it all! We keep Nantucket outfitted year-round for the “Island Casual,” the only dress code you’ll need. We feature clothing, shoes, packs, luggage, and accessories from Haulover, Patagonia, Toms, North Face, Olukai, Sanuk, Kaenon, casual beachwear, and more. A stop at THE HAULOVER has become a rite of passage on Nantucket — stop in and say “hello.”
Island Cashmere Cashmere sweaters, 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.
Johnstons Cashmere Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry
508-228-5450 Daily at 4 Federal Street
A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings. www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.com
Joy West Collection Open Daily - Experience Joy! Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions
508-325-4400 14 S. Water Street
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 showstopper! Come by & see the amazing collection Joy has searched the world to bring you! www.joyjewelry.com
Letarte
508.228.7946 (SWIM) Open daily 5 South Water St (behind Pollacks & Lilly) Swimwear & Caftans 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 8am to 8pm during peak season and will feature their collection of swimwear, caftans and cover-ups along with Mauidesigner jewelry, towels, and signature lotion and oil. www.letarteswimwear.com
Milly and Grace Open every day, 10-6 Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts
508-901-5051 2 Washington Street
www.millyandgrace.com Inspired by her sassy grandmother Milly and her sweet grandmother Grace, the owner decided to open a shop with them in mind. Our fabulously feminine boutique has the perfect pieces to make you and your home feel pretty and polished. If you are looking for cute clothes, jazzy jewels, adorable accessories, haute home décor or gorgeous gifts, MILLY & GRACE is the place!
Murray’s Toggery Shop
508-228-0437 Classic & Updated Clothing Open Mon-Sat 9-7. Sundays 10-6 at 62 Main Street
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 multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season 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-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. www.nantucketreds.com
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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. www.nobbyshop.com
Peach Trees Mon-Sat from 9am-10pm, Sun from 9am-6pm Jewelry, Women’s Clothing, Accessories
508-228-8555 19 Main Street
Located at the bottom of Main Street in the heart of downtown Nantucket, PEACH TREES is a unique women’s boutique. We provide items with a fun flair, including but not limited to one-of-a-kind jewelry, women’s clothing, and Nantucket prints. Upstairs, above PEACH TREES, is Babies & Bellies, featuring the finest clothing and accessories for infants and toddlers plus gifts for Mom. Selected pants are now 30% off! www.peachtreesofnantucket.com
Peter Beaton
508-228-8456
down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal Street
www.peterbeaton.com 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.
Peter England Luxury knits for men & women
508-228-1977; 508-325-5527 Daily at #3 & #11 Old South Wharf
PETER ENGLAND NANTUCKET at 3 & 11 Old South Wharf, offering fine luxury knits for men and women which are all hand loomed in the USA. A collection of sweaters, shirts, dresses, throws, bags, pillows and accessories in luminous colors of Irish linen, organic cotton and some rare, hard to find yarns. www.peterenglandnantucket.com
Sara Campbell Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry
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!
Scrub Oak Open almost daily from 10am until 5pm.
508-228-2458 14 Easy Street
Scrub Oak is a small shop specializing in unusual cards, unique jewelry, beautiful clothing, and small gifts for the home. We feature lesser-known designers such as: Ace & Jig, Lemlem, Isobel & Cleo, Mikkel Brogger, Jacqueline Cullen, Doug Johnston, TEN, Loup Charmant and Fog Linen. Also a source for Tata Harper skincare, Matta scarves, artwork by Lucinda Young and a selection of furniture from John Derian. www.scruboakstore.com
Seconds Shop 508-228-6677 Tues-Fri from 10am-3pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun. 10-3 New Location: 32 Sparks Ave (between On Island Gas & the new Cumbies) Proceeds benefit Family & Children’s Services Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? SECONDS SHOP, now open in a new location at 32 Sparks Ave (between On Island Gas and the new Cumberland Farms), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, and more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find. Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily. And your shopping is helping a worthy island cause: proceeds benefit Nantucket’s Family & Children’s Services.
Serenella Nantucket
508-228-3400
Open Daily at 9B South Beach Street www.serenella-boston.com The latest Ready-To-Wear & Accessories from the best in American & European fashion Since its inception in 1980, Serenella has been on a mission to bring the best in women’s luxury fashion to Boston and Nantucket. The boutique offers a carefully edited selection of elegant Parisian apparel, fine Italian craftsmanship and luxurious American sportswear. Featuring Aquazzura, Birkenstock, Bottega Veneta, Cedric Charlier, Delfina Delettrez, Emilio Pucci, Giambattista Valli, Jade Jagger, Herve L. Leroux, K. Jacques, Lucien Pellat-Finet, Marco De Vincenzo, Marni, Massimo Alba, Nina Ricci, Norma Kamali, Reed Krakoff, Tomas Maier, Stella McCartney for Adidas and more.
Skirtin’ Around New location, new styles ...women’s clothing that’s fun and flirty, with a twist
508-228-1225 Zero Candle Street
Stop by SKIRTIN’ AROUND at our new location for our fabulous selection of fashions. We’re
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bursting at the seams with bright bold colors and new sassy prints! From skirts and shorts to blouses and cover-ups, we have everything you need to stay in style. www.skirtinaround.com
Art Reproduction, Posters, & Printing The UPS Store
508-325-8884 Open Mon-Sat Large format Digital Printing, Family Photos, Posters, & more 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road) Locally owned and operated
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 off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!
Artists & Galleries Artists Association of Nantucket Check the Calendar for openings
508-228-0294 Open Daily at 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 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 wonnantucketarts.org derful winter art classes.
G. S. Hill Gallery Oils, watercolors, prints, and note cards by G. S. Hill
508-228-1353 Daily at 40 Straight Wharf
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. www.gshill.com
The Gallery at Four India Daily from 9am-7pm
508-228-8509 upstairs at 4 India Street
THE GALLERY at FOUR INDIA offers gallery and salon space dedicated to eclectic collections of art, photographs, and collectibles. Each exhibition is heralded with a legendary opening. Stop by and browse or chat with Kathleen about the interaction between art and history. www.thegallerynantucket.com
Hostetler Gallery
508-228-5152 Open 10am-6pm daily and Fri. & Sat. evenings & by private appointment Contemporary sculptures, paintings, prints and photography. 42 Centre St HOSTETLER GALLERY exhibits the sculpture, prints and painting of David Hostetler, abstract oil paintings by Power Boothe and Xanda McCagg, fine prints by Art Werger and photography of Crystal Cartier. Hostetler works in bronze for outdoor installations and wood, both painted and Patinaed. New York City has two Hostetler bronzes in public parks. Boothe’s textural and minimal oils are in all the major New York City museums. Werger’s mezzotints, etchings, and aquatints take an old world technique to modern aesthetics. McCagg’s oils take color abstractions to a new level, Cartier, a minimalist approach to food themes. Occasional jazz concerts on Friday evenings. Come by to experience a fresh collection of art. www.DavidHostetler.com, www.hostetlergallery.com
Ireland Galleries
508-228-1907 Open Daily 13 Old South Wharf Come check out the internationally acclaimed mosaic and shell artwork of Lorene Ireland, winner of World of Wearable 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! You can view emerging artist’s work right on this page, find gallery openings and events, get involved in the annual Nantucket Art scene, and keep tabs on your favorite artists.
Made on Nantucket Open Daily Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts
508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf
MADE ON NANTUCKET at 18 Old South Wharf offers paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Terry Walsh, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Whitney Kreb, and Lisa Maxell. We have a collection of pre-owned Nantucket art, and we have the Donn Russell’s entire portfolio! Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Anne Terry, Rod Cole, Kathleen Duncombe, Sarah Hutton, and Amy Burrough. We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn).
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Miki Lovett - Textile & Print Artist Studio by Appointment
508-332-2553 Unique Textile and Print Art and Accessories
Open Year-Round Folk Art, antiques, prints, nautical art, ship models
508-325-7463 167 Orange Street
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 and collectibles are made. Shipping available. www.nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com
Robert Foster Fine Art
Beauty & Skincare Follain
508-825-5630 Open 10-6 Daily at 9A S. Beach Street
A new kind of beauty store
FOLLAIN offers a curated selection of skincare, hair care, and cosmetic products by over 30 U.S.made brands. Follain supports a lifestyle that incorporates health, wellness, and environmental sustainability. All Follain products meet high standards for health and performance, and some products are available for refill, in order to cut back on plastic bottle waste. Follain products also make beautiful gift baskets and bathroom accessories. Come say hi, and learn more about healthy skincare today! www.shopfollain.com
Bike Rentals Easy Riders Bicycle Rentals
508-221-3056 8 India St (next to Black-Eyed Susan’s)
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and August as well as demonstrations throughout the summer on Saturday mornings. Due to limited seating these require a sign up. We hope you will come and visit our gallery to experience the island from an artists’ perspective. www.sosebeestudio.com
Miki shows regularly at the Artists Association of Nantucket. To visit her studio, please call 508-3322553. www.mikilovett.com
Nantucket Carving & Folk Art
July 24 - 30, 2014
New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes
508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road
ROBERT FOSTER FINE ART is a new 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. Join us for Friday night openings from 6 to 9 pm. Meet the artists and learn more about their work in this fun and friendly space at 8 India. www.RobertFosterFineArt.com
EASY RIDERS BICYCLE RENTALS offers rentals, sales, and service, plus island-wide free delivery on all rentals and usually within an hour or so. With advanced on-line reservations, it’s the easiest way to experience Nantucket! Offering low prices and discounts on multi-day, weekly, monthly, and group rentals of top quality, new GT and 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. www.easyridersbikerentals.com
Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery
Island Bike Company
Exhibiting Nantucket’s Leading Artists
508-228-0014 Open Daily 8 Washington Street, just a block off Main St! Fine Art, Artisan Jewelry, Hand-Painted Ornaments SOSEBEE STUDIO & FINE ART GALLERY is located at 8 Washington Street, just one block from historic Main street. We feature the work of many award-winning local and regional artists, including the owners and their daughter. Our styles vary from contemporary to traditional but always focus on the beauty of Nantucket. We carry select lines of artisan jewelry, limited edition canvas giclee’s, prints, and beautiful Nantucket ornaments designed by Debbie Sosebee. Our second floor studio is a comfortable working environment where you can sit, watch and talk with an artist at work and have a cup of coffee or cold drink. There are artist’s receptions every Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. in July
FISHING CAMPS FOR AGES 6 TO 13
The campers will learn to tie different knots, bait a hook, learn water safety and how to identify different fish. Daily fishing, and a tournament on the last day of camp. Session 1: July 21-24, 2014 9am-12pm Session 2: July 21-24, 2014 1pm-4pm Session 3: July 28-31, 2014 9am-12pm Session 4: July 28-31, 2014 1pm-4pm Session 5: Aug 4-7, 2014 9am-12pm Session 6: Aug 4-7, 2014 1pm-4pm Price: $360 Camp includes daily snack, bait/tackle, a rod & reel to keep, a t-shirt, and a fishing medal!
BASEBALL CAMPS FOR AGES 6 TO 13
Teaches proper base-running, throwing and receiving skills, infield and outfield skills, hitting techniques, and more for beginners as well as the seasoned ball player. Session 1: July 21-24, 2014 Session 2: July 28-31, 2014 Session 3: August 4-7, 2014 Time: 9am-12pm Price: $260
*Ask about team & group rates; $50 off for Nantucket residents and little league. Call for coupon code.
Location: Delta Fields, off Sun Island Road Camp includes daily snack, a t-shirt, & a medal!
561-601-5248 For more information & to register online: www.buildingupsportsacademy.com
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 bike accessories for adults and children, including Burley Trailers, Trail-a-Bike, 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: $25 for 24 hours; $45 for 2 days; $60 for 3 days. www.islandBike.com
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508-228-1999; 800-770-3088 Steamboat Wharf & Straight Wharf
Open daily 8 am to 6 pm Bike, scooter, & 4 x 4 rentals
www.nantucketbikeshop.com 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 GARY FISHER hybrid and mountain bikes. 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.
Young’s Bicycle Shop
508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf
Open daily with BIKE SPECIALS Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals. www.youngsbicycleshop.com 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 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.
Boat Rentals Island Boat Rental
Bookstores Mitchell’s Book Corner
508-228-1080 Clip the coupon in this paper for gift with purchase & use the Book Buck! Read our Blog: www.independentandouttosea.com 54 Main Street
MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for the last 45 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! www.mitchellsbookcorner.com
Nantucket Bookworks
508-228-4000 Open daily. CLIP THE COUPON IN THIS PAPER for a free gift with $35 purchase! 25 Broad Street Books, Cards, & Unique Holiday & Stocking Gifts www.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. Clip the coupon in this paper for a free tote with $35 purchase
508-325-1001 Slip 1001, Straight Wharf
Open Daily Power Boat Rentals on Nantucket
www.BoatNantucket.com You’re the Captain! Spend a day on the waters of Nantucket on a boating adventure. Explore the harbor, fish Nantucket Sound or find your own slice of beach on Coatue. Center console boats ranging from 15 feet to 20 feet and can accommodate boaters of any experience level. No license necessary.
Books & Publications The Nantucket Directory 508-228-9165 ext. 110 Island Phone Book FULLY SEARCHABLE online and on cell phones! The island’s “Little Black Book” Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554 The NANTUCKET DIRECTORY is now fully searchable on the web and on web-enabled cell phones. Look up island telephone numbers, email addresses, and websites on your phone or computer. www.NantucketDirectory.com
Yesterday’s Island CELEBRATING OUR 44th YEAR! Nantucket’s oldest & largest guide
508-228-9165 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554
www.yesterdaysisland.com Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For 44 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 www.YesterdaysIsland.com. And even after you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here - find us on Facebook, and sign up for our free Visitor eNewsletter at the top of www.nantucket.net
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Buses NRTA
508-228-7025 Runs 7am-11:30pm until Oct. 13 Bus stops at Broad St. & at Washington St. Bus routes thru town & out of town; dates & times vary by route
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 October 13 from 7am to 11:30pm - dates and times are route specific - visit our website www.nrtawave.com for complete schedule or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 3 East Chestnut Street, 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. Season passes may be purchased at the NRTA office at 3 East Chestnut Street M-F, 8-4. www.nrtawave.com
Car Rentals Affordable Rentals
508-228-3501 Open Daily at 6 South Beach Street
Cars, 4x4s, vans, convertibles, mopeds
AFFORDABLE RENTALS can help make your visit on Nantucket more complete. With their cars, 4x4s, vans, and mopeds, you will have access to all parts of the island: Great Point, Wauwinet, Coatue, Squam, ‘Sconset, Madaket, and more. Explore to your heart’s content in a vehicle from AFFORDABLE RENTALS, open daily at 6 South Beach Street. Call ahead for reservations. All major credit cards accepted. www.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
www.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 2014 vehicles with beach permits! Whether on the island
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK AT 5:30AM
ARTISAN BREADS
Bartlett’s Farm is at 21 Old South Wharf with farm-grown produce, sandwiches, snacks, drinks, morning pastries, coffee & more!
ACK WICKED!
Open from 7am - 6pm every day www.bartlettsfarm.com
HOME OF THE FAMOUS MORNING BUN BREAKFAST & LUNCH TO-GO
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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.
Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental Open daily, year-round We’re at the airport & we’ll meet the boat.
508-228-1227 Nantucket Memorial Airport
www.NantucketAutoRental.com NANTUCKET WINDMILL AUTO RENTAL has been voted “The Best of Nantucket” in the car rental category each of the last five years. We offer service and value not found elsewhere on the island. Once you become a WINDMILL customer, it’s doubtful you’ll rent from any other company when on Nantucket. Daily, weekly, monthly and extended rates are available. We accept Amex, MC, Visa, Diner’s Club, & Discover. Commercial accounts available to qualified companies. 800-228-1227.
Young’s Bicycle Shop
508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf
Open daily with CAR SPECIALS Bicycle, Car, & Jeep Rentals; Bicycle Sales & Service
www.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 “Cycle-Logical Way” to see Nantucket Island. Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals!
Charters - Fishing Albacore 508-228-5074 Private Charters only Voted Nantucket’s Best Charter Boat Catch blues, bass, shark, tuna, whale watching Slip 17, 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 30 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 17 on Straight Wharf. FISH GUARANTEED or your money back. MasterCard and Visa accepted. www.albacorecharters.com
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 21/2-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. $95 per person. www.fishnantucket.net
Just Do It Too-Fishing Call for reservations: 508-228-7448 Daily Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip 13, Straight Wharf NEW: FAMILY SHIPWRECK FISHING Black Sea Bass, Blues, Striped Bass, Scup 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 — halfday charters are also available. www.justdoittoo.com
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Charters - Sailing & Boating Endeavor Cruises depart at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, & sunset Pleasure sailing
508-228-5585 Slip 15, Straight Wharf
“Captain James Genthner shares his love of the Island with visitors aboard his sloop ENDEAVOR”— Ted Reinstein, CBS Good Day! Featured in Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England 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 certificates www.endeavorsailing.com available. Call for information and reservations.
Children’s Activities SuperKids Program
508-228-4930 Skits, Games, Stories, Prizes for Ages 5-11
Mon.-Fri. from 10:30am-12:30pm
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. Locally the program will be held at: Jetties Beach, Mon.-Fri. July 28th to Aug.1st 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. daily.
Children’s Camp ACKventure Sports & Day Camps A variety of camps for ages 3-1/2 to 18 Building Strong Kids & Great Memories
508-228-7285 x 1576 Nantucket Community School
www.NantucketCommunitySchool.org The Nantucket Community School offers a multitude of day & sports camps throughout the course of the summer. There are options for everyone spanning ages 3-1/2 to 18. Football, disc golf, lacrosse, basketball, baseball, field hockey, multi-sport, night clinics, dance, gymnastics, and much more! Which ACKventure awaits your child this summer? Go to www.nantucketcommunityschool.org to register or find out further information. Contact: Blair Jannelle, Assistant Sports Camp Supervisor, jannelleb@nps.k12.ma.us — 508-228-7285 x 1576 or Casey Morrow, ACKventure Day Camp Supervisor, morrow@nps.k12.ma.us — 508-228-7285 x1361.
Fishing & Baseball Camps Register now for August
561-601-5248 Fishing & baseball camps for ages 6 through 13
FISHING & BASEBALL CAMPS, hosted by Building Up Sports Academy offers summer camps for kids age 6 to 13 who want to learn and play baseball and fishing. Building Up Sports Academy is designed to teach, challenge and entertain your young athlete. Camps include structured activities, t-shirt, daily snack and juice, and an awards ceremony. For info and registration call 561-601-5248. www.buildingupsportsacademy.com
Classes & Workshops Artists Association of Nantucket Classes & Workshops for all ages
508-228-0294 Open Daily at Gardner Perry Lane
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
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Coaching/Consulting Marsha Egan Coaching
508-332-1505 Life and success skills coaching, workplace productivity consulting, and leadership development workshops www.marshaegan.com July 31 Topic: “Power Up Your Pitch”
Join us upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner for a comfy and energizing discussion moderated by certified professional coach, Marsha Egan, CSP, PCC. Discussions take place every other Thursday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 am. See calendar of events in this publication for details on each discussion. More information: www.CoachingatTheCorner.com. $15 at the door. www.marshaegan.com
Concerts Nantucket Musical Arts Society Tuesday Evening Concerts at 8 pm Featuring Acclaimed Musicians
508-228-1287 Box 897, Nantucket, MA 02554
www.nantucketmusicalartssociety.org NANTUCKET MUSICAL ARTS SOCIETY continues to present its marvelous series of perThe formances in its 56th consecutive season. Now’s the time to buy your season pass! All concerts will be in the First Congregational Church (The Old North) 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 on Easy 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.
Confections Aunt Leah’s Fudge
508-228-1017 The Courtyard on Straight Wharf
Free samples available: just ask!
AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for more than 20 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 30 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. www.auntleahs.com
Nantucket Candy Company Open Daily 10% OFF with ad in this paper Candy, gift baskets, party favors, dessert trays
508-228-0667 48 Centre Street
THE NANTUCKET CANDY COMPANY is pleased to be offering many local favorites. They offer all sorts of candies including: homemade turtles, truffles, fudge, chocolate covered cranberries, Jelly Belly jelly beans and many other wonderful candies! Bring in our ad in this paper for 10% off your purchase. www.nantucketcandy.com
Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981
508-228-5814 26 Centre Street
www.nantucketchocolate.com 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 the 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, Coco the Whale™ chocolate truffles, the original and exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates and the new Sea Mist Almonds splashed with sea salt. The Nantucket Chocolatier’s artisan creations make great gifts and are available in limited edition gift tins, including the “Sailors Valentine” and “Nantucket Cottage.” 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 26 Centre Street. Open year-round.
Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping The UPS Store Open Mon-Sat Locally owned and operated
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. They offer personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, stamps and 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
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STORE now makes high quality, full color banners and posters—stop in and see their samples! And, they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!
Cranberry Products Aunt Leah’s Fudge
508-228-1017 Courtyard on Straight Wharf
Free samples available: just ask!
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 these local products 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. www.auntleahs.com
Sweet Inspirations Cranberry Creations Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981
508-228-5814 26 Centre Street
Inspired by the Nantucket Cranberry Harvest, the NANTUCKET CHOCOLATIER created the original and now world famous Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates. Plump, sweetened cranberries generously covered in premium chocolate create an amazing gourmet taste. The Nantucket Chocolatier presented his exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates on Oprah’s “Best Gifts Show” and on the Food Networks’ “Food Finds.” Cranberry Creations™ chocolates are featured in Nantucket-style gift baskets, and the limited edition “Nantucket Seashells” tin. Elegantly gift-boxed, Cranberry Creations™ chocolates also make the perfect wedding and party favors. Give a special gift basket filled with unique gourmet gifts including the original Cranberry Caramel Chocolates sprinkled with sea salt, fancy cranberry & nut mixes, Cranberry Caramel Corn, and Nantucket Chocolatier‘s award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle. A Nantucket tradition since 1981—come experience it for yourself, and enjoy a complimentary taste of the delectable chocolate. Artisan Chocolates are made on the premises and are available exclusively at Sweet Inspirations, 26 Centre Street and NantucketChocolate.com. Open yearround. Complimentary tastings. www.nantucketchocolate.com
Festivals Nantucket Music Festival
Tom Nevers Field Tickets now on sale!
Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3
The NANTUCKET MUSIC FESTIVAL is a two-day event to benefit the Celebrate Music Foundation and the Nantucket Community Music Center, featuring a host of world-renowned musicians and local performers. NMF will be held at Tom Nevers Field, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Tickets on sale now at www.NantucketMusicFestival.com www.NantucketMusicFestival.com
Fragrance Nantucket Natural Oils Open daily and online Certified Organic Fragrances & Natural Oils
upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf
Nantucketnaturaloils.com Frustrated by the high alcohol content and short shelf life of most designer scents, the effusive John Harding set out to create his own fragrance formulas…..using the highest quality oils available worldwide, and NANTUCKET NATURAL OILS was born. John Harding’s perfumes are made with natural oils and oils alone — there is no alcohol, petroleum fillers, or water! He acquires his essential oils and fragrance oils from some of the best artisan producers worldwide. You can visit NANTUCKET NATURAL OILS upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf and online.
Furniture & Home Accessories 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 www.arrowheadfurniture.com
Gifts ACK Treasures
617-429-3403 in island shops & online All Purpose Pouch with Nantucket Lightship Basket
Nantucket’s favorite “Kerry Bags” are back! Collectible organizers in new colors, chevron patterns and
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a new Seashell embroidery. Available at The Nantucket Basket Museum, It’s a Shore Thing and the Nantucket Hotel + Resort. www.ACKTreasures.com or 617.429.3403 www.ACKTreasures.com
Hill’s of Nantucket Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts
508-228-1353 Open Daily at 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 and note cards by Hill are their main focus. American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a truly one of a kind gift gallery situated on the water at Straight Wharf. www.gshill.com
Made on Nantucket
MADE ON NANTUCKET has a large selection of gifts from $30 and up. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Anne Terry, Rod Cole, The JR Collection, and Amy Burrough. We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. Now carrying vintage Lucite purses.
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 summer 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. Celebrate summer with limited edition apparel and accessories. www.nantucketboatbasinshop.com
Scrub Oak
508-228-2458 14 Easy Street
Open almost daily from 10am until 5pm.
Scrub Oak is a small shop specializing in unusual cards, unique jewelry, beautiful clothing, and small gifts for the home. We feature lesser-known designers such as: Ace & Jig, Lemlem, Isobel & Cleo, Mikkel Brogger, Jacqueline Cullen, Doug Johnston, TEN, Loup Charmant and Fog Linen. Also a source for Tata Harper skincare, Matta scarves, artwork by Lucinda Young and a selection of furniture from John Derian. www.scruboakstore.com
Open Monday - Saturday
508-325-8884 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)
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.
Tom David Inc. Add some spice with our Finback Boxed Set Invented and made on Nantucket
(800) 634-8881 available at your finer stores
The world’s most efficient peppermill. Fast grinding, easy loading, large storage chamber, adjustable grind, and one-hand use. See the Finback Boxed Set at the Nantucket Whaling Museum Shop. At our website — www.unicornmills.com — you can choose from more than half a dozen styles and colors of our peppermills and salt mills, and also order our spices and aprons. www.unicornmills.com
Hats
The Wauwinet In a Breathtaking Seaside Setting
508-228-8456
down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal Street All the Best for Your Family—from Hat to Toe 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. www.peterbeaton.com
Health Care Nantucket Cottage Hospital 24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000
508-228-0145 Subtle Luxury & Casual Elegance
Matchless hospitality; magical setting. These two combine to create incomparable accommodations for Nantucket - THE WAUWINET. There you’ll be pampered in the gracious, relaxed atmosphere of an exquisitely restored landmark inn. In addition to their luxurious rooms, they offer guests the opportunity to dine in one of Nantucket’s finest restaurants, TOPPER’S. THE WAUWINET is an inn you’ll want to return to season after season.
Ice Skating Nantucket Ice
508-228-2516 Backus Ln (off Surfside Rd)
Public Skating & Special Skating Events Public Skating, Summer Clinics for Kids, & More
NANTUCKET ICE, the Coolest Place to be on Nantucket, is offering a number of fun skating events! Nantucket Ice is a non-profit organization founded in 1995, dedicated to creating a year round healthy recreational environment where Nantucket children, adults, and families can gather to enjoy the sport of Ice Skating. Public skating, Learn-to-Skate Classes, Summer Clinics for kids, hockey for all www.nantucketice.org ages.
Internet Nantucket.net
508-228-6777 The island’s premier web portal
Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!
NANTUCKET.NET is the island’s original portal site. There you’ll find 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. A number of local writers blog for Nantucket.net on Arts, Nature and the Waterfront, and Historic Preservation. And our classifieds are ever changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to www.Nantucket.net.
Jewelry Blue Beetle
508-228-3227 Open Daily at 12 Main Street
Jewelry & Gifts
Looking for that perfect something to remember your time on the island or a special gift for friends and family back home? BLUE BEETLE at 12 Main Street is the premier destination on Nantucket for unique jewelry and monogrammed gifts. Carry a piece of the island with you all year with our exclusive collection of Nantucket Charm Beads (compatible with Pandora, Chamilia & Troll bracelets) or browse our nautical charm bar to build and design a necklace all your own. Shop year-round in our store or visit us online. www.BlueBeetleNantucket.com
Figaro Fine Jewelry
508-228-4882 Open Daily at 21 Main Street
Clara WilliamsTrunk Show July 24-26
Figaro Fine Jewelry, formerly S. J. Patten and previouly located at 35 Main Street, has moved to 21 Main Street, but still carries an impressive collection of estate jewelry from all periods, along with well-known designers such as Roberto Coin, Jane Gordon, Asch-Grossbardt, Kabana and others as well as local designers Bethany Borzilleri and - new this season, unique Nantucket-inspired pieces by Rebekah Lea. Something for everyone!
G. S. Hill Gallery
Peter Beaton
Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company
508-228-1353 Open daily at 40 Straight Wharf
Each piece of exquisite Nantucket Pearl Company jewelry by Pam Freitus is specially crafted and includes designs that contain a unique blend of quality fresh water pearls, stones, leather, crystal and glass. Each authentic design can be identified by the small red coral bead. This color marking is symbolic of the Chinese culture and to the country where her business began. Each year Pam returns to Suzhou to collaborate, design and hand-select the pearls she uses. All materials (except the pearls) are American-made. It is Pam’s sincere mission to adorn women with beautiful pearls at affordable prices, available on Nantucket exclusively at NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY. www.gshill.com
Jessica Hicks Nantucket 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. www.nantuckethospital.org
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Hotels & Inns
508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf
Open Daily Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts
Signs, Banners, & Posters
July 24 - 30, 2014
Open Daily at 2 Union St, next to Ralph Lauren
508-228-6003 (formerly POSH)
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 hottest stylistas, including Halle Berry, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Eva Longoria, the business quickly grew. Jessica opened her own boutique: Jessica Hicks Nantucket, and is now in a new location at 2 Union Street, just steps off of Main Street. Here, local devotees can snap up their favorite pieces, and see the line the way that Hicks envisioned it: all in one place. Jessica hand makes each piece in her studio. She believes that when you buy something from a designer it should actually be made by the designer. www.JessicaHicks.com
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Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry
Vol. 44 No. 12 • Our 44th Season!
508-228-0229 Open Daily at 21 Centre Street
JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces. We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by 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. www.thejewelersgallery.com
Johnstons Cashmere
508-228-5450 Daily at 4 Federal Street
Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry
A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings. www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.com
Pageo Nantucket’s award-winning & most sophisticated jewelers
508-228-6899 Daily at 46 Main Set
PAGEO offers some of the most unique collections of Fine Jewelry found anywhere. Come see their exclusive Misani Collection. PAGEO also offers consultations for custom pieces with warm advice from www.pageo.com an expert staff. “Like” us on Facebook to get the latest info on special events.
R. Simantov Fine Jewelry Open daily Fine jewelry in striking, unique designs
Victoria Greenhood Jewelry Design Original Gemstone Jewelry
508-228-7995 Open Daily at 5 Easy Street
Victoria Greenhood, a jeweler on Nantucket for more than 30 years, anticipates an exciting season in her own location for the fifth year. She welcomes you to visit her and view her handmade jewelry collection on the corner of Easy Street and Still Dock Street. She offers a wide range of prices and designs in 14K & 18K gold, as well as sterling silver. Colorful gemstones are her passion, and it shows in her work. Let Victoria and her excellent staff help find something that looks fabulous on you or will make a wonderful Nantucket gift. www.victoriagreenhood.com
Movies & Theatre Dreamland Foundation More than just a movie theatre
Nantucket Historical Association
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. Movie Line: 508-228-1784 www.NantucketDreamland.org
508-228-1894 15 Broad Street
Your portal to Nantucket history
No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM . In this top-quality exhibition venue, visitors can see a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a restored 1847 candle factory, exquisite collections of scrimshaw, artwork, artifacts from centuries of Nantucket life, and a fully accessible rooftop observation deck with an unmatched panoramic view and cozy seating. Discover treasures from Nantucket’s cellars and attics in the newly redesigned, artifact-rich Hadwen & Barney Oil & Candle Factory. Don’t miss the new gateway film “Nantucket”, directed by Emmy Awardwinning 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. See the Historic Sites page in this publication for a complete listing of NHA sites. www.nha.org
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum “Throw Out the Lifeline” Exhibit Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, now through Columbus Day
508-228-2505 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. $6 adults; $4 students 5 to 17; free for members and active duty Military. 158 Polpis www.nantucketshipwreck.org Road. The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute.
Nursery
917-324-4410 in The Nantucket Hotel & Resort
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. www.rsimantov.com
July 24 - 30, 2014
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. www.arrowheadnursery.com
Pets Cold Noses A special downtown pet boutique
508-228-5477 Open daily at Straight Wharf
COLD NOSES offers a wide variety of toys, treats, accessories and necessities for your pets. Exclusive signature Nantucket collars and leashes feature eight different designs, including the new Nantucket Anchor. Unique hand-painted wooden ornaments showcase your favorite dog breed and iconic Nantucket sights. Conveniently located on Straight Wharf, stop in if you forget a critical pet item, if you are looking for that distinctive pet-themed Nantucket keepsake or special something for a pet or pet person. www.coldnoses.net
Geronimo’s Open year-round Monday-Saturday Pet supplies and gifts: “We’re more than just pet food”
508-228-3731 119 Pleasant Street
Convenient mid-island location. GERONIMO’S complete selection of pet supplies and accessories includes collars, toys, treats & items made exclusively for our shop. We specialize in dog, cat, bird, and small animal food and supplies with a wide variety of feeders and seed for wild birds. We also have unique gifts for your favorite pet person. www.geronimos.com
Museums & Sites Egan Maritime Institute 508-228-2505 Daily 10am-5pm 158 Polpis Road, just 3.5 miles from Nantucket Town Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
Kozy K-9 Dog Care kozyk-9dogcare@hotmail.com
508-208-7996 Where your dog’s needs are the first priority.
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum preserves the memory of those Islanders who risked their lives to save shipwrecked mariners. These men served in organizations devoted to maritime rescue, such as the Massachusetts Humane Society, United States Life-Saving Service and the United States Coast Guard. Admission is $6 adults; $4 ages 5-17; and free to active duty military and to members of the Egan Maritime Institute. www.eganmaritime.org
Let Kozy K-9’s caring staff make your dog’s needs the first priority. Providing overnight dog care when you are away and dog walking or house visits when your schedule is busy.
Maria Mitchell Association
My Nantucket Wedding Photo Contest
MMA sites now open
508-228-9198 4 Vestal Street
The Maria Mitchell Association is building a state-of-the-art Aquarium and Science Center at 31 and 33 Washington Street. The new facility will serve as the home of the Maria Mitchell Aquarium. It will also include a domed theater and exhibits featuring the natural world of Nantucket. The Center will become the prime location for science lectures and educational programming for the Nantucket community. www.mariamitchell.org
Photography 508-228-9165 Share photos of your wedding and win cash! 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 high-resolution. 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. www.nantucketweddings.com
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Pilates/Fitness Stretch Pilates Call for an appt
August 6 from 11 am to 4:30 pm
917-741-4752 Strengthen your core, improve flexibility, alignment, balance
STRETCH Pilates can help you strengthen your core, improve flexibility, alignment and balance. Train in privacy, on state of the art “Gratz” equipment and do something really good for yourself today. Stand taller and be the best you can be. Romana certified, with over 12 years teaching experience. All levwww.cleepilates.com els welcome. For an appt email cleesy@gmail.com or call 917-741-4752.
Real Estate Sales & Rentals Mariner House Call Tracy to arrange a tour You can own 2 weeks in historic downtown Nantucket!
July 24 - 30, 2014
508-680-1082 30 Centre Street
On the beautiful island of Nantucket, in the heart of the quaint historic downtown quarter you can immerse yourself in a bit of whaling history. In 1846 Master Mariner and Whaling Captain William Jernegan built the Mariner House as a private residence. It has since been renovated into six tastefully decorated apartments, with fireplaces and woodstoves, full kitchens, Wi-Fi and cable TV. One- and two-bedrooms units are available. Operating year round, Mariner House is within walking distance to the worn cobblestones of Main Street, to casual and gourmet dining, beautiful beaches, boats, boutiques, galleries, historic landmarks and museums. For reservations, please call 508-680-1082. RCI affiliated. www.themarinerhouse.com
508-325-5162 House Tour: “Views from Monomoy”
THE NANTUCKET GARDEN CLUB presents the 60th Annual House & Garden Tour “Views from Monomoy,” featuring homes and gardens on Monomoy Road and neighboring streets. Wednesday, August 6, 11 AM - 4:30 PM. Free transportation from Town. Tickets: $50, available at the houses on the day of the tour. For details, see www.nantucketgardenclub.org www.nantucketgardenclub.org
Special Film SurfRider Special Event
Dreamland Theatre, S. Water Street Saturday, August 2 at 5:30 pm, doors open at 5:15 pm Hosted by 33x World Surfing Champ Tom Curren
NOAH’S ARC, a Walking on Water film tribute in memory of beloved Nantucket resident and friend David (Ozone) Ozias will be shown on Saturday, August 2 in The Dreamland Theatre. The movie features world class surfers CJ Hobgood, Damien Hobgood, Matt Beacham, Noah Snyder, Jesse Hines, Will Tant, and more! Three-time World Surfing Champion Tom Curren will host the event. $5 admission to benefit Surfrider Foundation. Door prizes include Hypto Krypto Surfboard, GoPro Camera, and more!
Sunglasses Summer Shades
Island Cashmere Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes
508-228-7611 Oopen 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.
Johnstons Cashmere Open Daily Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry
508-228-5450 4 Federal Street
A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings. www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.com
Murray’s Toggery Shop Open Mon-Sat 9-7. Sundays 10-6 Classic & Updated Clothing
508-228-0437 62 Main Street
Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season 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-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. www.nantucketreds.com
ViVi G Shoes Shop for the season at Vivi G Shoes Chic Shoes, Haute Handbags, and Accessories
508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf
Open daily The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses
Shoes & Handbags
508-228-0411 25 Centre Street
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! www.vivigshoes.com
Special Events Nantucket Dance Festival
508-228-1110 by Nantucket Atheneum July 22-27, with performances July 25 & 26 Tickets at www.nantucketatheneum.org NANTUCKET ATHENEUM presents the NANTUCKET ATHENEUM DANCE FESTIVAL. From July 22 to 27, there will be free community events including talks, classes, films. On Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26, two spectacular performances featuring stars of the New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre 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: www.nantucketathenum.org
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Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Prada, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Oliver Peoples, Roberto Cavelli, Maui Jims, Oakley, Coach, Dior, Rayban, Natives, Tom Ford, Smiths, 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 Theatre Workshop of Nantucket
508-228-4305 BLACK TIE: Now thru August 2 at Centre Stage, 2 Centre St and OKLAHOMA!: Now thru August 16 at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St See ad or website for show times www.theatreworkshop.com
TWN has been the island’s live theatre company for more than 50 years. Visit our website or see Calendar of Events in this paper for a listing of shows and times. A concession will be available at each performance. For tickets, call the TWN box office at 508-228-4305 or visit www.TheatreWorkshop.com.
White Heron Theatre Company See shows all summer long! Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre
508-825-5268 Under the tent at 5 N. Water Street
www.whiteherontheatre.org White Heron Theatre Company tickets are available at the box office at 5 North Water Street, by calling 508-825-5268, or online at whiteherontheatre.org.
Tours - Beach Great Point Natural History Tour
508-228-5646
at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Tours leave 33 Washington Street daily at 9 am and 1 pm 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 Surfcasting Excursions; Youth Surfcasting Adventures; Kids Fishing Programs; Sunset Tours; and Private Tours. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr
Tours - Bus Barrett’s Tours
508-228-0174 1-1/2 hr tour; daily at 9:30 am &12:30 pm departs from 20 Federal Street Private charters available for weddings and private charters
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 20 Federal St, 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.
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Raven’s Walk
Tours - Tower First Congregational Church Tower Tour Mon-Sat. 10 am to 4 pm Bird’s Eye View of Nantucket
508-228-0950 62 Centre Street
You really haven’t seen Nantucket until you’ve seen it from the Tower of the Old North Church, conveniently located at 62 Centre Street, just west of Broad Street. The view is spectacular, even on a cloudy day! From the top of the bell tower, you can see in all directions: a panorama of town, the harbor, moors, hills, beaches, and the ocean. The enclosed 92-step climb has several stopping points for resting and a museum level with historic photographic displays. A visit to the Tower should only take a half-hour, but you’re welcome to stay as long as you’re enjoying the view.
Tours - Van Gail’s Tours, Inc. Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Personal scenic Island tours: voted “Best of Nantucket”
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Transportation Boat Travel daily; see schedule for times Reliable Fast Ferry service between Nantucket and Hyannis
508-228-3949 Straight Wharf
Travel between Nantucket and Hyannis is about an hour on the HY-LINE’s reliable high-speed ferry. THE GREY LADY, Hy-Line’s water-jet catamaran is comfortable, convenient, and offers the 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. www.hy-linecruises.com
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508-228-0262 Steamboat Wharf
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Tours - Walking
www.ravens-walk.com
Join your guide and her raven on one of her exciting adventures. Her Great Expectations History Walk, Inside the Graveyards Tour, 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 Tales of Pirates & Ghost Ships, or they can learn to Become a Ghost Hunter or Become a Pirate Hunter. For details, dates, and times, visit www.ravens-walk.com.
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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.
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The 2-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: Nantucket in Bloom, Nantucket’s Dynamic Past & Glamorous Present, Nantucket & the Civil War, Great Writers on Nantucket, ‘Sconset in Bloom, and the Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (since 1998, the most popular walking tour on Nantucket). Group rates are available. See the Events Calendar in this issue for dates, times & details
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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. 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. www.nantucketweddings.com
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Guide to Beverages
you have tasted their food before and know that you like it. If not, many caterers offer you a food tasting to ensure that the food served at your event is on par with your preferences. Wine selecting should be the same type of experience. There are a number of wine professionals on the island who can help you decide which beverages will best fit your fete. Your wine pro can also offer sound advice on what temperature the wine should be served, whether it should be decanted, hints on proper glassware usage, and serving tips to maximize your guests’ enjoyment. As for beer and liquor options, many people find that they like to stick to their standards. But don't be afraid to sample a six-pack to try some new specialty beers or create a signature drink for your party. These are small touches that guests will be sure to talk about and appreciate. Also be sure to have some sparkling water on hand for any designated drivers in the bunch. Concerned that you may purchase too much alcohol for your event? With these handy formulas, you should feel confident that you have done your due diligence. Besides, this is the one time that you won't overpay for something that you didn't use. Also, it is possible that you’ll be able to return any unused items that are unopened and undamaged (i.e. label still in good shape and products not exposed to heat). What this means for you is that once you have done all your homework, you are actually able to relax and enjoy your party. Whether a lobster bake at 40th Pole, your daughter's wedding at the Sconset Casino, or a wine tasting dinner in your home in Madaket, you will feel at ease that you have followed these quick and easy guidelines to perfectly provision the beverages at your event.
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Here's a simple formula to figure out how much of each libation you would need. A = number of guests and B = guesstimated drinks required per guest (based on length of the party). Wine: A x B x 0.5 (this is that 50% of people will have wine) / 5 (as in five glasses of wine per bottle) = number of wine bottles needed. This would account for a glass of wine that is approximately 5 ounces. A standard case of wine holds 12 bottles. Beer: A x B x 0.25 (as in 25% of the people will have beer) = number of 12 oz. beer servings. Beer typically comes in a 6 pack, with a case being four 6 packs. Spirits: A x B x 0.25 (again as in 25% of the people will have liquor) / 20 (as in 20 drinks per liter bottle) = number of liter bottles needed. Liters are a better value than a 750 ml bottle for liquor and more manageable than a handle (1.75L). This is just a guideline to get you started. Remember, these formulas can be adjusted and you know if your crowd prefers one type of beverage to another. Now that you have an idea how much of each beverage you will need, let's narrow it down from here. What kind of wine will they drink? There are several factors to consider when determining which wines and how much you need each of white, red, sparkling and don't forget the pink (aka Nantucket Reds Juice). When making your wine selections, consider the time of day you are hosting, the food served, duration, and the overall theme. This is where a sommelier can come in handy. In hiring a caterer, you may have gotten a recommendation from a friend or colleague. Most likely
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Featured Restaurant: Arno’s Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant Favorite Breakfast Spot Great for Dinner Everyone knows about the bountiful breakfasts they serve at 41 Main Street in the landmark island restaurant called Arno's Breakfast and Seafood Restaurant—they’re legendary! There’s a constant flow of happy guests starting their days with Omelettes big enough to satisfy the heartiest appetites, deliciously crunchy French Toast with real maple syrup, fluffy Belgian Waffles, perfectly prepared Eggs Benedict, and authentic Huevos Rancheros. It’s no surprise that Arno’s makes the perfect combination of breakfast and seafood: Lobster Eggs Benedict. All are made to order with organic Fried Ipswich Clams eggs and fresh ingredients. Even the coffee here deserves high praise. If you haven’t had breakfast at Arno’s, you’re missing one of the essential island experiences. What is not as well-known is that Arno's also serves superb dinners. From 5 to 9 pm, this casual, unpretentious eatery on Nantucket's Main Street serves a menu that features a wide selection of sparkling fresh seafood, skillfully prepared with fresh ingredients so that even the simplest dishes are impressive. Jose Carmen Uribe and D a n o v a n Whims demonstrate their creativity and culiLobster Roll nary talents with a classic and deliciously unusual sauces that adorn their perfectly cooked meats and seafood. This season service at Arno’s is also stepped up. At our recent meal, Oleg, here for the summer from the restaurant world in Miami Beach, gave us energetic and professional service on a level you expect from fancier eateries.
Several starters on the Arno’s dinner menu show true flair, the Arno’s Bruschetta is one. This arrives at table with a delightful char-grilled aroma. The concept is simple; the execution is spot-on. The bread has just the right amount of toasty crispness to resist getting soggy without being so hard that it hurts the roof of your mouth. The topping of juicy diced tomato, fresh mozzarella, and creamy chunks of avocado is drizzled with balsamic.
Arno’s Bruschetta
Oysters Florentine is a classic showcase for this delicacy. Warm through but not overcooked, the sea-salt flavor of the oysters was enhanced by a topping of baby spinach with touches of garlic, lemon, and cream. You can enjoy similar flavors in a classic summer dish if you order the Caprese Salad—an illustration of how very well the kitchen here executes simple dishes. The tomatoes are deliciously juicy and sliced very thick. The usual basil garnish adds fresh summer aroma and taste, and the chef showed imagination, too, by serving the salad with some kalamata olives.
Caprese Salad
Fried clams have long been a summertime favorite on Nantucket, and too often they are not quite right. Perhaps a bit overcooked or the breading is too thick, or they arrive cold. Arno’s takes pride in knowing how to do seafood well, and the Fried Ipswich Clams here are just the way they should be: tender, whole-belly clams with a light and crispy breading served piping hot with a very NHA1800YI14Eight_Layout 1 4/18/14 2:58 PM Page 1 nice housemade tartar sauce with hints of citrus.
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There are nearly a dozen restaurants on Nantucket who claim to have the best lobster salad or lobster roll on the island. We haven’t tasted them all, but we can tell you that the lobster salad served at Arno’s is very good. Whether you order it to top your Classic Caesar Salad or Baby Spinach Salad or you do as we did and order the New Seafood Tacos England Lobster Roll, you’ll be pleased with sweet, tender lobster meat (knuckle and claw, of course), very light dressed, with just a enough chopped celery for a tasty crunch. The Lobster Roll is served in a classic split-top bun, buttered and toasted, with a side of German potato salad. It’s a seaside summer picnic on Main Street. Dinner entrees at Arno’s Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant feature haddock, flounder, salmon, swordfish, halibut, scallops, shrimp, lobster, oysters, clams, and crab. All are well-crafted to show off the fish or shellfish starring in the dish, with accompaniments and sauces designed to enhance rather than mask. We’re big fans of the Seafood Tacos at Arno’s. Six varieties are offered: haddock, flounder, salmon, swordfish, jumbo shrimp, and halibut, which is what we sampled. Halibut is nicely seasoned and sauteed, tucked into a warm medium-sized flour tortilla on a bed of cool, crisp lettuce, drizzled with a smoky chipotle aioli, Grilled Norwegian Salmon and topped with slices of avocado, and a chilled relish of tomato, onion, lime, cilantro, and jalapeno. The mix of different flavors and temperatures make these tacos very special. Fried tortilla chips are served alongside with salsa that has a superb back-of-the-throat bite. The Grilled Norwegian Salmon here is also very good: the salmon steak is cooked through with a slight crust top and botton and a gorgeously moist inte-
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rior. It comes apart in big, rich tasting flakes into a slightly sweet ginger-basil sauce. Even the sides on this entree deserve high praise. The vegetables (a mix of cauliflower, broccoli, and asparagus the evening we dined, but that could change) were cooked to a tasty tender-crispness. The rice is moist but not clumpy and studded with carrot and herbs. If you cannot decide which fish or shellfish will satisfy you, then try Arno’s Seafood Trio. We Filet Mignon and Lobster Tail usually avoid combo platters: all too often everything is overcooked and the flavors muddled. Not here, though! Each element—swordfish, sea scallops and shrimp—retains its individual flavor and integrity of texture. A pan sauce with lemon and garlic ties them together, and the trio is served with more of the beautifully cooked veggies and mashed potato that is ideal for mopping up the remaining sauce. Chicken Marsala and Filet Mignon are on the menu for the meat-and-potatoes crowd, but our favorite among Arno’s meat entrees is their pairing of Filet Mignon and Lobster Tail. The lobster is moist and sweet; split to make it easy to pop out of its shell. The beef filet is fork tender and cooked perfectly to temperature. A rich dark reduction is served over the beef and pools lusciously around the mashed potatoes. Portions at Arno’s are generous, so you’re more likely (as we were) to forgo dessert. If you do indulge your sweet tooth, the dessert choices at Arno’s change frequently, and often feature Key Lime Pie or Cheesecake. Arno’s is open continuously from 9 am to 9 pm, with lunch sandwiched between breakfast and dinner (great time for the Lobster Roll or the Tacos!). The long hours makes this a great spot to duck into mid-afternoon. You can perch on at seat at the dining bar and connect with friends not so lucky as you to be able to enjoy a cocktail and a bite to eat on Main Street, Nantucket, while you post your vacation photos. Arno’s Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant www.ArnosNantucket.com 41 Main Street • 508-228-7001 Breakfast served 9 am to 2 pm • Lunch 11 am to 9 pm • Dinner 5 to 9 pm Dinner Entree prices range from $19.95 to $32.95; Sandwiches from $16.95 Children Welcome • Take-Out Available • Handicap Access • Dining Bar 8 Drafts Beer, Wine, & Cocktails • Major Credit Cards Accepted • WiFi Upstairs dining room available for private celebrations for photos of the full meal, go to www.YesterdaysIsland.com
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Nantucket Dining Guide Bakeries Nantucket Bake Shop
508-228-2797 All the products you love at a new location 17-1/2 Old South Road Fresh pastries, baked goods, breads, NEW hot lunches
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 www.nantucketbakeshop.com order, visit our website.
Wicked Island Bakery Open 7 days a week 5:30am to 3pm Box lunches, fresh baguettes, dips, & pastries!
508-901-5797 147 Orange Street
wickedislandbakery.com WICKED ISLAND BAKERY offers delicious fresh breads, pastries, and baked goods, including our famous Morning Buns. Every menu item is created in house and from scratch. We use only the finest, all natural ingredients in all of our baking. No artificial anything! We can even make a picnic for you: boxed lunches, fresh baguettes, dips, and pastries.
Brewers Cisco Brewers
508-325-5929 Open Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7:45pm; Sun noon-last call at 6:45pm Beers brewed with the finest ingredients 5 Bartlett Farm Road
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
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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
www.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 football. THE ROSE & CROWN is the hottest spot in downtown Nantucket!
Coffee Shops The Bean Open Daily at 29 Centre Street Hot and Iced Coffees and Teas, Smoothies, Snacks www.nantucketcoffee.com THE BEAN offers coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, mochas, and much more all prepared with coffee beans freshly roasted on-island by Nantucket Coffee Roasters. 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 www.NantucketCoffee.com.
Handlebar Café Open daily, 6:30am-6pm, year-round Coffee, community space, and killer wifi
508-367-1976 15 Washington Street
www.handlebar.coffee We at the Handlebar Café welcome patrons who are as comfortable sitting quietly with their iPad as they are banishing their phones for an hour to connect with friends face-to-face. We serve hot and iced coffee drinks, exotic teas, quick snacks, locally baked pastries and healthy light bites. Connect with us on Twitter: @ackcoffee and on Facebook: Handlebar Café
Light Food & Take-Out AK Diamond’s Everything on the menu available for takeout Creative, Casual Cuisine
508-228-3154 16 Macy’s Lane
www.akdiamonds.com Creative Casual Cuisine describes the food & atmosphere at A.K. DIAMOND’S, a favorite spot for locals & visitors! Our “All-Day” menu allows plenty of flexibility and an amazing array of mouth-watering delights. Our favorites are the Cranberry BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Pasta Purse Alfredo with Shrimp! The Buffalo Wings are the best around, and the house-made Sesame Chicken Satay, Quesadillas, and Pizza are all spectacular! AK DIAMONDS is out of town near the airport, on the shuttle route, and worth the visit! Full dining room, booth seating, able to accommodate large parties, full bar, casual dining, covered patio seating, and takeout available.
Annye’s Whole Foods Open daily Prepared meals to take home, wine, organic foods
508-228-4554 14 Amelia Drive
www.annyes.com At ANNYE’S you’ll find fabulous prepared meals made from scratch — easy, healthy, and delicious! Take them home for a hot lunch or a handy dinner. We also sell tasty, convenient frozen foods, including ice creams and desserts. And you can choose a bottle of wine from our selection to accompany your meal. ANNYE’S is a short trip from downtown, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Road, and a right turn onto Amelia Drive. We have plenty of parking.
Arno’s Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant 508-228-7001 41 Main Street Breakfast 9-2, Brunch 11-2, Lunch 11-9, Dinner 5-9, Full Liquor, Dining Bar New England Breakfast & Seafood of the Highest Quality at Reasonable Prices. Welcome to ARNO’S 55th year of casual dining on historic cobblestoned Main Street. Arno’s is highly recommended, dine-in or take-out, for breakfast, lunch, and New England seafood dinners. The dine-in menu is also the take-out menu. Breakfast take-out is from 9-2, lunch from 11-9, and dinner 5-9. Place your take-out order in person or call 508-228-7001. www.arnosnantucket.com
Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm Open every day 8 -7pm Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce
508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road
Did you know that BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM prepares mouth-watering baked goods, homemade soups, breads and foccacia, hearty sandwiches, salads, and many more daily seasonal specialties to go? 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. www.bartlettsfarm.com
Bartlett’s on the Wharf Open daily 7am-6pm
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508-228-9403 Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce
Now you can find all the BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM products you need right in town on the Wharf! From fresh baked goods to fresh produce, with a great assortment of sandwiches and other foods-to-go. Eat fresh at Bartlett’s on the Wharf! www.bartlettsfarm.com
Centre Street Bistro
508-228-8470 Breakfast Sat & Sun 8am-1pm; Lunch Mon, Wed-Sat 11:30am-2pm; 29 Centre Street Dinner Wed-Sun 5:30-9:30pm www.nantucketbistro.com Outdoor patio dining in season
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, savory lunches, and fabulous dinners. 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. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out available. MasterCard & Visa accepted.
Claudette’s Catering Open daily 8am to 4pm 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 4pm. Please call for advance orders.
Easy Street Cantina One Nibble & You’re Hooked! Full Breakfast served all day
508-228-5418 corner of Easy & Broad sts.
www.EasyStreetCantina.com EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf is the merging of two island traditions of 20 years (award-winning Joe’s Broad Street Grill and Tacos Tacos). 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. Open every day—Mon.-Sat. from 6:30am-2am & Sun. from 7:30am-2am.
The Faregrounds
508-228-4095 Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily Nantucket’s Premier Sports Bar Affordable Family Dining; Early Bird Specials $12.95 27 Fairgrounds Road
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.
Island Kitchen Breakfast 7am-2pm; Lunch 11am-3pm; Dinner 5-9pm
508-228-2639 1 Chin’s Way
ISLAND KITCHEN is a new Nantucket restaurant with fresh, local, reasonably priced, and healthy American fare sourced from the finest of ingredients and prepared with expertise by Chef Patrick Ridge. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served 7 days a week, and all menu items are available for takeout. ISLAND KITCHEN can also provide full service catering for your special events. www.NantucketIslandKitchen.com
Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant
508-228-2279 Lunch 11:30am-pm; Dinner from 5pm; Bar open from 11:30am-closing 4 Bathing Beach Rd. at Jetties Beach Restaurant, Bar, & Beach Shop... Open Daily, Live Music Nightly!
Come to JETTIES BEACH BAR & RESTAURANT for lunch, dinner, lobster, pizza and pasta, risotto, cocktails, sunsets...for all the fun you want to have at the beach! You’ll find great food, casual atmosphere, cold drinks, and terrific shopping all at JETTIES BEACH BAR & RESTAURANT. And, there’s plenty of parking! Open through Labor Day. Call about holding your next event or private party at JETTIES. www.thejetties.com
Siam to Go
508-228-SIAM (7426) Mon-Fri 11am-9pm; Sat 4-8:30pm, closed Sun Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree
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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. www.siamtogonantucket.com
Sophie T’s Pizza
508-325-6265
Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-9pm 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more. 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 eat in or fast take out. New York-style thin crust, crispy, ultra-thin Flatbread and crunchy Sicilian choices beg for your special topping creations. Sophie T’s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, zesty BBQ wings, homemade pasta specials, and an array of subs or whole wheat wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take out and to hear daily specials. SOPHIE T’S is open seven days a week, and has plenty of parking. Located mid-island at 7 Daves Street, in Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice.
Thai House Nantucket
508-680-1522 Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm Dine in or take out 118 Old South Road 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 Japaneseinspired 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 ackthaihouse.com services are available.
Markets Annye’s Whole Foods Open daily Complete organic market & prepared meals
508-228-4554 14 Amelia Drive
July 24 - 30, 2014
American Seasons
508-228-7111 Dinner and tapas at the bar 5:30 - 10 pm 80 Centre Street Casual fine dining: Zagat’s #1 food rating; reservations suggested
Always near the top of every “not to be missed” list, AMERICAN SEASONS features uniquely imaginative, regional American Cuisine rated #1 by Zagat’s and described as “the most creative food on Nantucket.” The dining room is casual with a touch of elegance, while the outdoor patio provides the perfect romantic setting. The impressive wine list has been recognized with a prestigious Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine. AMERICAN SEASONS is conveniently located on Centre Street, just a short walk from virtually all major hotels and guest houses. Come discover for yourself why we have been described as “a legend in the making.” www.americanseasons.com
Arno’s Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant
508-228-7001
41 Main Street Breakfast 9-2, Lunch 11-9, Dinner 5-9, Full Liquor, Dining Bar New England Breakfast & Seafood of the Highest Quality at Reasonable Prices Welcome to ARNO’S 55th year of casual dining on historic cobblestoned Main Street. Breakfast is served from 9 to 2. Between 11 and 2, both breakfast and lunch are served. All the renowned New England seafoods are offered for dinner including Haddock, Halibut, Scallops, Swordfish, Lobster, and Surf and Turf. Seafood starters include Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque, Oysters, Steamers, Mussels, Calamari, Fried Clams, and Organic Salads topped with Lobster, Shrimp, or Salmon. The dinner menu also offers several sandwiches, such as prime beef burgers, wild salmon burger, and lobster roll. The waitstaff are personable and professional. Arno’s has a full liquor and dining bar with a 4G ultra HDTV. A new 8 draft system includes Whale’s Tale Pale Ale, Lagunitas IPA, Yuengling Lager, and Sam Adams Summer Lager. The wine list has been carefully selected. All cocktails are made with premium brand liquors and include Arno’s Bloody Mary, Island Punch, and Chocolate Martini. There is a spacious upstairs dining room overlooking Main Street, which makes a great venue to host a special event. From Hy-Line Ferries, just follow cobblestoned Main Street to ARNO’S on the right side. From Steamboat Ferries, take first left (Easy Street), then fourth right (Main Street). www.arnosnantucket.com
Black-Eyed Susan’s Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6-10pm Foreign & Domestic Cooking
508-325-0308 10 India Street
Visit ANNYE’S in our new and larger location! You’ll find the best in organic foods, including Niman Ranch meats, free-range chicken, fruits and vegetables, and naturally-farmed wines from Italy, France, and California. Try ANNYE’S fabulous prepared meals made from scratch — easy, healthy, and delicious! Purchase tasty, convenient frozen foods, including ice creams and desserts, or select from our all-organic bulk foods—grains, nuts, seeds, beans, fruits, and earthfriendly cleaning supplies. ANNYE’S carries the most effective supplements, herbal and homeopathic remedies, as well as skin and hair care products, to keep you feeling and looking great! We’re a short trip from downtown, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Road, and a right turn onto Amelia Drive. We have plenty of parking. www.annyes.com
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 SUSAN’S! BYOB & no credit cards. www.Black-EyedSusans.com
Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm
Redefining the hotel & resort dining experience at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street New England Coastal Cuisine & Family Favorites
Open every day 8am-7pm Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go
508-228-9403 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. www.bartlettsfarm.com
Restaurants 29 Fair 508-228-7800 Open for dinner from 5pm; Classic Sunday Brunch 11am-2:30pm Contemporary Cuisine, locally sourced 29 Fair Street Chef Charles has returned to Nantucket to 29 Fair, the former location of The Woodbox, with an all new staff, fresh new look, and beautifully designed menu that features locally sourced contemporary cuisine. Located a short stroll from Main Street, 29 Fair has three romantic candlelit dining rooms, each with original brick fireplaces, exposed beams and antiques in a building that dates back to 1709. The chef’s cuisine is known for fresh and summery preparations with deep flavors. Spend an evening with Chef Charles at 29 Fair, and you’ll have a dining experience you’ll treasure forever.
AK Diamond’s Lunch, Dinner, Bar Menu; Open daily from 11:30am Creative, Casual Cuisine
508-228-3154 16 Macy’s Lane
www.akdiamonds.com Creative Casual Cuisine describes the food & atmosphere at A.K. DIAMOND’S, a favorite spot for locals and visitors! Our “All-Day” menu allows plenty of flexibility and an amazing array of mouth-watering delights. Favorites are the Cranberry BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Pasta Purse Alfredo with Shrimp! The Buffalo Wings are the best around, and the house-made Sesame Chicken Satay and Quesadillas are spectacular. AK DIAMONDS is out of town near the airport, on the shuttle route, and worth the visit! Full dining room, booth seating, able to accommodate large parties, full bar, casual dining, family friendly, covered patio seating, & takeout available.
Breeze Bar & Cafe
508-228-4730 breezebarandcafe.com
Resort to live music in the air and a mimosa in your hand! Breeze Bar & Café serves New England Coastal Cuisine and family favorites in either our air-conditioned dining room and outdoors on Nantucket’s grandest all-season deck, with cozy fire pits. Open daily from 11 am to 9pm, our lunch menu features refreshing salads, soups, and appetizers. Dinner at Breeze includes a delectable selection from filet mignon to a casual burger. Enjoy live music Tuesday & Friday from 6 to 9 pm and Thursday from 7 to 10 pm. On Sundays, you can savor our bountiful Brunch with live music from 11 am to 2 pm. We also have a wonderful bar for your enjoyment.
The Brotherhood of Thieves Open year-round from 11:30 am Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch
508-228-2551 23 Broad Street
www.brotherhoodofthieves.com THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, 23 Broad Street, is an landmark island eatery, offering three dining areas: The original restaurant echoing 1840s Whaling Bar. Upstairs was recently renovated (great option for private parties). Outdoor patio provides relaxed/casual dining. All three bars are stocked with unique liquors to delight connoisseurs. Menu offers specials (fresh /organic ingredients), signature burgers, famous shoestring fries. Voted Best Chowder/Family Dining—Cape Cod Life and Best Nantucket Bar—Boston Magazine.
Centre Street Bistro
508-228-8470 Breakfast Sat & Sun 8am-1pm; Lunch Mon, Wed-Sat 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Wed-Sun 5:30-9:30pm 29 Centre Street “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, savory lunches, and fabulous dinners. 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. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. MasterCard and Visa accepted. www.nantucketbistro.com
Yesterday’s Island /Today’s Nantucket
Children’s Café Open 7am-8pm Sun-Thurs; 7am-10pm Fri & Sat Affordable Beachfront Dining
Vol. 44 No. 12 • Our 44th Season! 508-228-2284 at Childrens Beach
Enjoy breakfast on the beach at the new CHILDRENS CAFE at Children’s Beach. This sister restaurant to the popular Easy Street Cantina also serves sandwiches, seafood, and has an extensive menu for kids. Great food and a fantastic view! Open daily.
Company of the Cauldron Serving dinner nightly. Closed Sundays.
508-228-4016 5 India Street
If you want to feel as if you have your own private chef, make reservations to dine at THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON. Discover romance at this charming restaurant located in the heart of Nantucket’s Historic District. Through the doorway, past an abundance of beautiful flowers, tables set with classic floral linens glow softly, lit only by candles. The kitchen is open and can be seen from the dining room. Three evenings a week a classical harpist plays soft music. THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON serves outstanding and creative cuisine, with elegant, prix fixe menus that change every evening. Menus are available a week in advance: see their website. COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON is well known for its lamb preparations, as well as for its innovative creations featuring beef and seafood. Menus are available at www.CompanyoftheCauldron.com.
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 and the longtime island favorite, Hutch’s Diner. 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. Our dining room, kitchen, and bar have been newly renovated as perfect compliments to our extensive beer, wine, and cocktail lists. 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. www.CrosswindsNantucket.com
Dune Lunch & Dinner Daily Where chic meets casual comfort.
508-228-5550 20 Broad Street
www.DuneNantucket.com 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.
Easy Street Cantina
508-228-5418 Open daily! One Nibble & You’re Hooked! 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. We serve breakfast all day, and offer our Omelette Bar from 8-11:30 am. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food. Open every day—Mon.-Sat. from 6:30 am to 2 am & Sun. from 7:30 am to 2 am
The Faregrounds
508-228-4095 Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily 27 Fairgrounds Road Affordable Family Dining: Surrounded by Friends and Family! 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. www.thefaregrounds.com/
Fifty-Six Union
508-228-6135 Dinner nightly from 5pm; Patio Bar opens at 4pm; Apres la Plage from 46pm daily 56 Union Street Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff www.fiftysixunion.com
Warm and welcoming with an irreverent spirit and food that is nothing short of inspired…FIFTYSIX UNION has an appealing combination of quality food and fun that will draw you back again
July 24 - 30, 2014
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and again. FIFTY-SIX serves dinner nightly from 5 pm; their patio bar opens at 4 pm. Between 4-6pm, join them on the patio or in the garden for Apres la Plage. 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.
foood for here & there Open daily at 10:30am for lunch, dinner, & snacks Pizza, Sandwiches, Salads, Burgers, Delivery!
508-228-4291 149 Lower Orange St
foood for here and there is the place to go for great food at reasonable prices. Rated the Best Pizza on Nantucket, foood serves small, medium, large, and deep dish pizzas at the lowest price on the island. At foood for here and there, you can have a quick lunch for under $6.00. We also offer specialty pizzas, including Mexican, Summer White, and Tropic Rocky, a variety of sandwiches and subs on freshly baked rolls, delicious salads, burgers, lasagna, spicy wings, and more! Stop in our casual and fun location at Lower Orange Street. If you’re in a hurry to get home or to the beach, call ahead with your order. www.fooods.com
Island Kitchen Breakfast 7am-2pm; Lunch 11am-3pm; Dinner 5-9pm
508-228-2639 1 Chin’s Way
ISLAND KITCHEN is a new Nantucket restaurant with fresh, local, reasonably priced, and healthy American fare sourced from the finest of ingredients and prepared with expertise by Chef Patrick Ridge. Breakfast and lunch are served 7 days a week, dinner is served from Tues-Sat, and all menu items are available for takeout. ISLAND KITCHEN can also provide full service catering for your special events. www.NantucketIslandKitchen.com
Kitty Murtagh’s
508-325-0781 4 West Creek Road
Open daily: Lunch 11:30-5; Dinner 5-9 Nantucket’s Only Irish Pub & Restaurant
www.kittymurtaghs.com In Ireland, pubs are places to socialize, relax & maybe conduct a little business. Owners John Keane and Caroline Montgomery are continuing that tradition on Nantucket at KITTY MURTAGH’S. Named after John’s grandmother, everything about Kitty’s is eclectic and fun. Decorated with Irish signs, antiques, and furniture, the pub exudes authenticity. Relax & enjoy traditional hearty fare. Join us downstairs in our intimate dining room for entrees like Kitty’s Pork Schnitzel or Prime Rib. Nightly seafood specials draw from Nantucket’s local catch. You can add Nantucket’s best soup & salad bar to any entree for just a few dollars. Top it all off with a pint of Guinness in a traditional 20-oz glass. Live music every Wed. & Fri. night.
Lobster Trap Lunch 11:30am-3pm; Dinner 5-10pm Home of the best lobster & bay scallop rolls in town!
508-228-4200 23 Washington Street
For more than four decades, THE NANTUCKET LOBSTER TRAP has continued serving traditional New England style seafood. Locally owned and operated, they are known as the home of the BEST Lobster Roll and Nantucket Bay Scallop Roll! Reservations for parties of 6 or more at 5:30 and 7pm. Smaller parties are seated on a first come first serve basis. Try the outdoor patio area for the full raw bar and bar including house cocktails and local brews of delicious beers. www.nantucketlobstertrap.com
The Nautilus
508-228-0301 Dinner from 6pm; Bar til 1am; Lunch Sat, Sun, & Mon 11:30am-2pm 12 Cambridge Street
THE NAUTILUS, brand new for 2014, is pleased to bring our innovative Asian & Latin inspired tapas style cuisine, diverse wine list, and culinary cocktails to your table, plate & glass. Dine early or late, have a full meal or just a snack - The Nautilus, come get a taste. www.nautilusnantucket.com
NIXS Brew Pub Open Daily 11:30am-1am Great pub food, live bands, small batch brews
508-680-7342 BOGO COUPON in this paper 15 So. Water Street
NIXS is an upscale independent brewpub located on 15 South Water street next to the Dreamland movie theatre. NIXS focuses on award-winning, independent, small batch brews, superior craft cocktails and upscale gourmet pub fare. Come try our 14 beers on tap, our famous Moscow mule, or the best lobster roll around. Clip the coupon in this paper for second appetizer at half price. #PlayNice www.NixsNantucket.com
The Proprietors bar & table
508-228-7477 Dinner Nightly; Lunch Thurs-Sun; Sunday Brunch 11:30am-2pm An adventurous menu of sharable plates & dishes 9 India St
The menu at The Proprietors borrows techniques & flavors from global cuisines while celebrating local ingredients. Executive Chef/Co-Owner Tom Berry serves an adventurous selection of sharable plates and dishes hot off the plancha with a strong focus on imaginative seafood, vegetable, and grain presentations. Dinner is served nightly from 5:30pm; lunch is served ThursdaySunday; and Sunday Brunch is 11:30am to 2 pm. The Proprietors bar opens nightly at 5pm www.proprietorsnantucket.com
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Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket
Queequegs Brunch daily 11am-2:30pm; Dinner nightly from 5:30pm The locals’ choice for intimate in-town dining
Vol. 44 No. 12 • Our 44th Season! 508-325-0992 6 Oak Street
Nestled on a side street behind the Atheneum, QUEEQUEG’S offers a romantic spot for dinner in a fun bistro setting with an intimate bar scene. The cozy dining room, with it’s warm color scheme and eclectic artwork, radiates comfort. Our patio is a fun retreat from the hustle and bustle of town. QUEEQUEG’S menu pushes the envelope of “American Eclectic” and takes you on a culinary voyage that blends home-style comfort food with European flavors. Our chef has honed his skills to the point where every bite resonates with love-it-in-an-instant flavor. In the heart of down town, QUEEQUEG’S is the local secret that’s finally out. www.queequegsnantucket.com
Rose & Crown 508-228-2595 Lunch & Dinner from 11:30am-10pm, open til 1am 23 South Water Street Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails www.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 like Nachos, Rum & Brown Sugar Shrimp Skewers, and Clam Fritters. There are freshly made soups and salads, burgers, quesadillas and sandwiches, along with wraps for a light meal. ROSE & CROWN entrees include Pasta Primavera, Shrimp Scampi, and a wide variety of amazing burgers (try the Cubano Burger). Come down to South Water Street and check our daily blackboard specials. Always family friendly — children’s menu available.
The Seagrille Lunch Mon-Sat. Dinner Nightly. Bar opens at 5pm Creative coastal & traditional New England cuisine
508-325-5700 45 Sparks Avenue
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 patio dining also available. Reservations recommended. E.J. and Robin Harvey, Chef/Owner. www.theseagrille.com
The Ships Inn Dinner Wed-Sun from 5:30pm; Dory Bar open 5 ‘til close American Brasserie
508-228-0040 13 Fair Street
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 Wed.-Sun. from 5:30 pm; Dory Bar opens at 5 pm. www.shipsinnnantucket.com
Siam to Go 508-228-SIAM (7426) Mon-Fri 11am-9pm; Sat 4-8:30pm, closed Sun Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. www.siamtogonantucket.com
July 24 - 30, 2014
Sophie T’s Pizza
508-325-6265
Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-9pm 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more. 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 eat in or fast take out. New York-style thin crust, crispy, ultra-thin Flatbread and crunchy Sicilian choices beg for your special topping creations. Sophie T’s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, zesty BBQ wings, homemade pasta specials, and an array of subs or whole wheat wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take out and to hear daily specials. SOPHIE T’S is open seven days a week, and has plenty of parking. Located mid-island at 7 Daves Street, in Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box. Stop by for a menu and www.sophietspizza.com/ see if you can resist a slice.
Thai House Nantucket
508-680-1522 Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm Dine in or take out 118 Old South Road
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 Japaneseinspired 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. ackthaihouse.com
TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet 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 or catch our complimentary jitney (both depart from the White Elephant). Dress is smart casual; reservations recommended. www.toppersrestaurant.com
Town
508-325-TOWN (8696) Brunch daily 11 to 2:30; Dinner nightly from 5:30pm Be adventurous, go to Town 4 East Chestnut Street
TOWN Restaurant is a Global cuisine wonderland, offering uplifted dishes sourced from every corner of the globe. Taste our tantalizingly bold, sumptuous flavors within a cool, casual, sexy Eastern-styled lounge. Offering traditional dishes with a twist; Shrimp Pot Stickers, Ancho Dusted Shrimp & Grits, and Red Thai Curry Chicken all capture your taste buds and transport you to another land! Town is conveniently located on East Chestnut St.; our inviting dining lounge and patio with Asian accents brings you to paradise, making this a memorable dining experience! Be adventurous, go to TOWN! www.TownNantucket.com
Seafood Souza’s Seafood
508-228-9140 Open 9am-7pm with a full selection of seafood 23 Trotter’s Lane 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.
Wine & Spirits Epernay Wine & Spirits Open Daily Mon-Sat: 10am - 9pm, Sun: 12 noon - 9pm #WineExpertonACK
508-228-2755 1 North Beach Street
www.epernayfinewine.com Épernay is the only Sommelier Owned + Operated wine store on island. Offering Beer, Wine + Liquor, along with exclusive Wine Tastings + Events and Beverage Catering for your next affair. 1 N Beach Street, on the corner of Easton Street near the White Elephant and The Nantucket Hotel | We Deliver, Gift Cards Available + Parking in Back | www.epernayfinewine.com | 508.228.2755| fb: EpernayWineAndSpiritsNantucket | twitter: EpernayWines | instagram: epernay_wineandspirits
Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket
Vol. 44 No. 12 • Our 44th Season!
Events & Activities from page 29
3 PM - Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma” This exuberant, groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize winning musical tells the love story of a spirited farm girl & the cowboy who loves her. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Box office: 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 3 to 6 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 3:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at sunset. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 4 to 6 PM - Apres la Plage at Fifty-Six Union Special midday cocktails, light meals, & snacks on the patio and in the garden. 508-228-6135, 56 Union St. 5 PM - Richard Murphy on the Middle East Former Ambassador to Syria Richard Murphy will speak on events in the Middle East. Free. ‘Sconset Union Chapel, 18 New Street. 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven on a ghostly adventure. Learn how to become a Ghost Hunter. The ghost hunt is educational, exciting and lots of fun. $15. Children $10, under 6 free. Children must be accompanied by adult. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5 to 7 PM - Late Night at the Whaling Museum Evening hours plus a special screening of Nantucket, a film by Ric Burns, at 6 pm. $10; $5 for ages 6-17. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. 5:30 to 9 PM - Free Kids’ Club at the Breeze Enjoy family dinner at Breeze–drop-off your kids afterward in a supervised Kids Deck program at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730. 6 PM - “Black Tie” Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Father of the groom, Curtis, simply wants to make a memorable toast at his son’s rehearsal dinner. But before he is able to raise his glass, he must defend the time-honored ways of his past, including his attire. Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 6 to 7:30 PM - Free Summer Breeze Concert At Children’s Beach. Food & beverages sold at Childrens Cafe. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & join us $55pp or $550. for the whole boat. Straight Wharf #1011. ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7:30 PM - “Family Furniture” presented by White Heron Theatre The newest play by award-winning playwright A.R. Gurney with “plenty of amusing points to make, about the alleged iniquity of dry martinis and the sexual politics of football weekends…” Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. 5 N. Water St.
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8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell, view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586. 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Cemetery Rte) Experience ghostly Nantucket on a 1-1/3 mi, 90 min., eerie stroll to 5 of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. 508-332-0953. No reservations necessary.
MONDAY, JULY 28 8 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Fabulous Mansions 2.5 mi, 50 min. non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past homes of the Cliff & Brant Point. $15. Cash only. Arrive at Centre & Main sts by bank by 7:50am. Reservations not needed. 508-332-0953. 8:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Start your day with a relaxing harbor cruise, coffee & muffin. $38. ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 9 AM - Island Hockey Experience with Sean Katory At Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane. 508 228 2516. 9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium See aquarium staff feed their ever-hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. $10. 9 AM to 12:30 PM - Dance (Sing) Movement & Yoga for Children Register: 508 228 4209. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters at the Museum Join Maria Mitchell staff to see the animals eat & learn about their feeding habits. Register at mariamitchell.org. 508-228-0898. $10. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! $20. Register: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $95/adults, $75/kids (12 and under). Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 10 AM to 2 PM - Mitchell House Sampler Learn about the Mitchell House & the Mitchells while creating several crafts. For ages 7-10. $75; $65 for MMA members. mariamitchell.org or 608.228.2896. Mitchell House, 1 Vestal St. continued on page 57
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HISTORICAL SITES - NANTUCKET TOWN ■ MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES
BRANT POINT LIGHTHOUSE ▲
VESTAL STREET OBSERVATORY: 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.
● NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES
MITCHELL HOUSE: 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.
WHALING MUSEUM: 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. 10am-5pm daily.
NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM: Corner of Milk & Vestal Streets A free activity for 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.
OLDEST HOUSE: 16 Sunset Hill A National Historic Landmark, built in 1686 and fully restored in 1990. Daily 11am-4pm; tours every 1/2 hour.
THE AQUARIUM: 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 www.mmo.org for more information
OLD MILL: 50 Prospect St A National Built in 1746, it’s the oldest functioning mill in the country. Daily 11am-4pm; tours every 1/2 hour.
● OLDEST HOUSE PUBLIC BOAT RAMP
OLD GAOL: 15R Vestal Street Built in 1806, it was the town’s house of correction until 1933. Open daily 11am-4pm for self-guided tour. GREATER LIGHT: 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. Open daily 11am-4pm for self-guided tour.
CHILDREN’S BEACH
STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY
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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
FIRE HOSE CART HOUSE: 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. Open daily 11am-4pm for self-guided tour.
● WHALING MUSEUM
HYLINE
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▲ ATHENEUM ST. MARY’S METHODIST CHURCH
▲ PACIFIC
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1800 HOUSE: 4 Mill Street Built in 1805, the historic mansion now offers arts & crafts classes taught using traditional techniques.
CLUB
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RESEARCH LIBRARY
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FIRE HOSE CART HOUSE
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●QUAKER MEETING &
3 BRICKS
OBSERVATORY
NHA RESEARCH LIBRARY: 7 Fair Street Open Mon 10am-4pm, Tue 11am-4pm, Thu-Fri 10am-4pm. Please visit www.nha.org for more information
UNITARIAN CHURCH
● OLD GAOL
QUAKER MEETING HOUSE: 7 Fair Street Constructed by the Society of Friends as a school in 1838, the island’s last surviving Quaker Meeting House. Open during library hours.
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GREATER LIGHT
●HADWEN HOUSE
HADWEN HOUSE: 96 Main Street A sign of the golden era of whaling, the house is a Greek Revival mansion built in 1845 by whaling merchant and silver retailer William Hadwen. Open on Historic House Walking Tour.
▲ ST. PAUL’S
AQUARIUM
■ TOWN PIER
▲ CIVIL WAR MONUMENT
MITCHELL HOUSE
FRANCIS STREET BEACH
■ NATURAL SCIENCE
●1800 HOUSE ▲ LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM
OLD MILL
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AFRICAN MEETING HOUSE
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▲ OTHER HISTORICAL POINTS OF INTEREST BRANT POINT LIGHTHOUSE: 2 Easton Street First erected in 1746, America's second oldest lighthouse and at 26 feet tall, the shortest in New England. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: 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. NANTUCKET ATHENEUM: 1 India Street Books, periodicals, dvds and also a collection of art and artifacts on display from Nantucket’s history. Closed Sun & Mon.
PACIFIC CLUB: 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. ST MARY’S CHURCH: 3 Federal Street Built in 1897. METHODIST CHURCH: 2 Centre Street Built in 1831. THREE BRICKS: 93, 95 & 97 Main Street Identical brick mansions built between 1836-38 by whaling merchant Joseph Starbuck for his sons. Now privately owned.
CIVIL WAR MONUMENT: Upper Main Street Bears a list of the names of 69 men who died in the Civil War. ST PAUL’S CHURCH: 20 Fair Street Built in 1897. AFRICAN MEETING HOUSE: 29 York Street Built in 1827, the nation’s second oldest still standing building that was erected by free Africans for their own use. UNITARIAN CHURCH: 11 Orange Street Built in 1809, houses the town clock and the 1810 Portuguese bell. LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM: 49 Union Street Historical and contemporary Nantucket Lightship Baskets
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10:15 AM - Nantucket and the Civil War The dramatic story of Nantucket’s role in the American Civil War. Arrive at 10:05am at Federal & India sts., by Atheneum fence for 2/3 mi, 90 min. walk. 508-332-0953. $20; 65+ & teens $15; Age 7-12 $5.. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 10:30 AM - Widows Walk: Remarkable Women of Nantucket Some Nantucket women accompanied husbands on whaling voyages, others were involved in Temperance, women’s suffrage, & the Underground Railroad. Meet outside Jared Coffin House, corner of Centre & Broad Sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - SuperKids Program for Ages 5-11 Skits, games, stories, prizes at Jetties Beach by Scripture Union USA. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours of Town & Sconset Village Enjoy the tour on an air-conditioned bus w/reclining seats & large windows. Daily 20 Federal St. 508 228 0174 1 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket Join us as we walk though Nantucket’s past. Hear all about the founding settlers, the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effect of three wars, and the tragedy of the whaling ship Essex. Meet at The Hub, corner of Main and Federal Sts. Adults $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Children $10. Kids under 6 free. Call 508-257-4586 for details. 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.
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1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. 1 Backus Lane. 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $95/adults, $75/kids (12 and under). Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands-On History for Kids Crafts for kids + caretakers in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Free with museum admission or NHA membership. 2 PM - Andrea Campise Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 2 to 2:30 PM - Vestal Street Observatory Tour Learn of Maria Mitchell’s life & legacy. See outdoor scale model of the solar system & view the sun thru a solar telescope. $3. 2 Vestal St. 2 to 4 PM - Beach Discovery Field Trip Join the Maria Mitchell Asson & learn how to identify marine life found along the beach. $15. Register at mariamitchell.org. 508-228-5387. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: To The Brewery! Moderate 8-mi. tour with Nantucket Bike Tours. Incl. some must-see isle highlights & ends at Cisco Brewery, where you can enjoy local brews & music. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 6 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 3:30 to 5:30 PM - ARTstronomy for Ages 6+ Theme: the planets. Art & science collide in an afternoon of fun for young children. Using pictures and stories, kids are introduced to the wonders of the universe. Children must be accompanied by an adult. One adult free with registered child. $35/child. continued on page 58
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4 PM - Moves in the Field Skating Class. Refine edges, improve control and power. www.nantucketskatingclub.com. Nantucket Ice. Backus Lane. 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at sunset. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 4 to 6 PM - Apres la Plage at Fifty-Six Union Special midday cocktails, light meals, & snacks on the patio and in the garden. 508-228-6135, 56 Union St. 4:30 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven on a ghostly adventure. Learn how to become a Ghost Hunter. The ghost hunt is educational, exciting and lots of fun. $15. Children $10, under 6 free. Children must be accompanied by adult. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5 to 9 PM - Dinner & Dance Class at the Breeze Dine at Breeze, take a free dance class before or after your meal (from 7:00-8:00 p.m.) with Andrey Stanev, the Bulgarian National Dance Champion. At The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. 5:30 to 9 PM - Free Kids’ Club at the Breeze Enjoy family dinner at Breeze–drop-off your kids afterward in a supervised Kids Deck program. The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730. 6 PM - Ice-R-Cise & Adult Skating Class Instruction and practice. Focus on stretching, breathing, balance, core strength and muscle tone while refining speed and edges on the ice. Beginners to advanced. Register at the rink. Drop ins Welcome. 508-2282516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane. 6 to 7 PM - Meet The Artist Lecture: Ping Vocal Quintet PING is a vocal ensemble specializing in early & new music. Free admission. Cosponsored with the Nantucket Musical Arts Society. Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & join us $55pp or $550. for the whole boat. Straight Wharf #1011. ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7:30 PM - “Best Seat in the House” with Drummer Corky Laing Legendary drummer Corky Laing in an unforgettable & humorous performance that chronicles his decades as a rock star. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. 7:30 PM - Comedy Festival Mondays A collaboration between White Heron Theatre & Nantucket Comedy Festival that includes comedy & theatre that will make you laugh, cry, and feel happy that you went out on a Monday night. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. White Heron Theatre, 5 N. Water St. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell, view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586. 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Town Route) An eerie 80 min., 1 mi. evening stroll featuring the most famous haunted locations in Nantucket Town. Led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 9 to 10:30 PM - Stargazing Night with Maria Mitchell Astronomers Tour of the sky & telescopic viewing of Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies. Loines Observatory at 59 Milk St Ext., weather permitting. $10.
TUESDAY, JULY 29 8 AM - Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Players from high school thru adult. Morning pick up hockey at Nantucket Ice. Full gear required. 1 Backus Lane.
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8 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town 2 mi, 45 min. non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past parks most visitors never find. $15. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Centre & Main by bank by 7:50am. 508-332-0953. 8 to 10:30 AM - Birding Field Trip Meet at LLNF at 110 Eel Point Rd to carpool to island hotspots. $5 . 8:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Start your day with a relaxing harbor cruise, coffee & muffin. $38. ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Free Behind the Scenes Farm Tours Take a look at our organic production and learn the history of Bartlett’s Farm. Meet in front of the market at 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 9 AM - Pirate Adventure aboard the Endeavor Join Robin of Raven’s Walk & learn about pirate life, search for treasure. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations recommended: 508228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing.com 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium See aquarium staff feed their ever-hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. $10. 9 AM to 12:30 PM - Dance (Sing) Movement & Yoga for Children Register: 508 228 4209. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 to 11:30 AM - Make Family Sailors’ Valentines Join the curator of the Mitchell House & create your own version of a sailors’ valentine. Register at: mariamitchell.org or 508.228.2896. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! $20. Register: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. 10:30 AM - Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse, hear tales of pirates, shipwrecks, & mysterious ghost ships. Meet outside Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $20. 65+ & Teens: $15. Kids $10. Kids must be accompanied by adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. 10:30 AM to 12 PM - “Blast Off!” for Ages 8+ Children discover the wonders of space exploration by building and launching their own model rockets. Children must be accompanied by an adult. One adult free with child. Pre-registration required: www.mariamitchell.org or call 508.228.9198. $65/ child. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - SuperKids Program for Ages 5-11 Skits, games, stories, prizes at Jetties Beach by Scripture Union USA. 10:45 AM - Glorious Sconset Historic Walk Revel in the radiance of the fabled rose-covered cottatges on this 2/3 mi, 90 min. stroll thru Siasconset. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12. Meet at rotary bbd in Siasconset. Catch the 10:15 bus at Greenhound Station on Washington St. Cash only. No reservations. 508-332-0953. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12 to 1:30 PM - Book Discussion & Signing with Emily Giffin Book discussion and signing with Emily Giffin, author of “The One and Only,” upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours of Town & Sconset Village Enjoy the tour on an air-conditioned bus w/reclining seats & large windows. Daily 20 Federal St. 508 228 0174 continued on page 60
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NANTUCKET ISLAND BEACHES NORTH SHORE AND HARBOR BEACHES
EASTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES
40TH POLE:
SIASCONSET:
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.
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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1 to 2:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. 1 Backus Lane. 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $95/adults, $75/kids (12 and under). Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands-On History for Kids Crafts for kids + caretakers in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Free with museum admission or NHA membership. 2 PM - Acoustics Anonymous Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 2 to 2:30 PM - Vestal Street Observatory Tour Learn of Maria Mitchell’s life & legacy. See outdoor scale model of the solar system & view the sun thru a solar telescope. $3. 2 Vestal St. 2 to 4 PM - Maker’s Space for Teens: Bike Tube Wristbands Craft workshop for teens, ages 12-18. All tools & materials supplied. Register at nantucketatheneum.org. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 2 to 4 PM - Free Stitching Gam Bring your needlework project to this informal gathering in the Nantucket Whaling Museum. 13 Broad Street. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: To The Brewery! Moderate 8-mi. tour with Nantucket Bike Tours. Incl. some must-see isle highlights & ends at Cisco Brewery, where you can enjoy local brews & music. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 6 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at sunset. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 4 to 6 PM - Apres la Plage at Fifty-Six Union Special midday cocktails, light meals, & snacks on the patio and in the garden. 508-228-6135, 56 Union St. 4:30 PM - YellowRed Performs Two piece female folk/pop band playing originals and covers of today’s top music. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven on a ghostly adventure. Learn how to become a Ghost Hunter. The ghost hunt is educational, exciting and lots of fun. $15. Children $10, under 6 free. Children must be accompanied by adult. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5 to 8 PM - Annual Nantucket Pearl Party Join Judi Hill & jewelry designer Pam Freitus at the annual Great Nantucket Pearl Party, where they will introduce “Pearls for a Purpose” and offer a free raffle. Nantucket Pearl Company, 40 Straight Wharf. Public valet parking available on Washington Street. 508-228-1353 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. 5:30 to 9 PM - Kids’ Club at the Breeze Enjoy dinner at Breeze with your family – drop-off your kids afterward in our free, supervised Kids Deck program at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730. 6 to 7 PM - Tai Chi Class $10. Free for teens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 6 to 7:30 PM - P.J. Moody in Concert at Children’s Beach Free concert by local acoustic musician at Children’s Beach. Bring the family, relax, & enjoy the music. Food & beverages sold at Childrens Cafe.
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6 to 9 PM - Live Music at the Breeze Bar & Cafe Live Piano music with Aedin Donnelly - on the patio - at Breeze Bar and Café at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 6:15 to 7:15 PM - Free Yoga for Ages 12 to 18 Class size is limited to first 15 students. Atheneum, 1 India St. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & join us $55pp or $550. for the whole boat. Straight Wharf #1011. ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. 7 PM - Sunset Tour to Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge A 2-hour guided trip; departure time varies according to sunset. Reservations required: 508.228.6799. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sunset over as Capt. James Genthner talks of island maritime history & waterfront sights. $50. 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7:30 PM - “Family Furniture” presented by White Heron Theatre The newest play by award-winning playwright A.R. Gurney with “plenty of amusing points to make, about the alleged iniquity of dry martinis and the sexual politics of football weekends…” Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. 5 N. Water St. 8 PM - Concert: Ping Vocal Quintet Enjoy the music of Ping Vocal Quintet. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Tickets $20 at the door or in advance: 508-228-1287. Nantucket Musical Arts Society in the First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell, view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586. 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Cemetery Rte) Experience ghostly Nantucket on a 1-1/3 mi, 90 min., eerie stroll to 5 of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. 508-332-0953. No reservations necessary.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 6:30 to 8 AM - Birding Downtown with Maria Mitchell Assn. Identify and learn about the bird species that live downtown. $10. Meet at Natural Science Museum, corner of Milk & Vestal Sts. 8 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Main St./Windmill Route 2 mi, 45 min. non-stop exercise walk w/historic commentary past beautiful historic mansions. $15. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 508-3320953. Arrive at Centre & Main sts (by bank) by 7:50am. 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions The thrill of a lifetime: see whales in their natural habitat. Sightings guaranteed! Register: 508-228-7037. Depart from Town Pier. 8:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Start your day with a relaxing harbor cruise, coffee & muffin. $38. ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium See aquarium staff feed their ever-hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. $10. 9 AM to 12 PM - Painting in the Greater Light Garden Drop-in watercolor workshops for the whole family at its Greater Light historic property, 8 Howard Street. $5 per person, supplies included. A Nantucket Historical Association program. 9 AM to 12:30 PM - Dance (Sing) Movement & Yoga for Children Register: 508 228 4209. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters at the Museum Join Maria Mitchell staff to see the animals eat & learn about their feeding habits. Register at mariamitchell.org. 508-228-0898. $10. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pick-
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up in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! $20. Register: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. 10:15 AM - Free Story & Craft Program for Ages 4-10 All supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Program tickets are at the Children’s Desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 10:15 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by our island on a 2/3 mi., 90 min., stroll. Gather at corner of Federal & India Sts., by Atheneum fence at 10:05. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12. 508-332-0953. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 10:30 AM - Widows Walk: Remarkable Women of Nantucket Some Nantucket women accompanied husbands on whaling voyages, others were involved in Temperance, women’s suffrage, & the Underground Railroad. Meet outside Jared Coffin House, corner of Centre & Broad Sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - SuperKids Program for Ages 5-11 Skits, games, stories, prizes at Jetties Beach by Scripture Union USA. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 11:30 AM - Designer Luncheon with Steve Gambrel The Nantucket Historical Association holds its second annual Designer Luncheon with special guest Steven Gambrel. Tickets at NHA.org. Great Harbor Yacht Club, 96 Washington St. Ext. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours of Town & Sconset Village Enjoy the tour on an air-conditioned bus w/reclining seats & large windows. Daily 20 Federal St. 508 228 0174 1 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket Hear about founding settlers, the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effect of 3 wars, & tragedy of the Essex. Meet at The Hub, corner of Main and Federal Sts. $20; 65+ & Teens $15. Children $10, under 6 free. 508-257-4586. 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. 1 Backus Lane. 1:30 to 3 PM - Memoir Writing Group No experience necessary. Come with a desire to write... Upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands-On History for Kids Crafts for kids + caretakers in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Free with museum admission or NHA membership. 2 to 2:30 PM - Vestal Street Observatory Tour Learn of Maria Mitchell’s life & legacy. See outdoor scale model of the solar system & view the sun thru a solar telescope. $3. 2 Vestal St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: To The Brewery! Moderate 8-mi. tour with Nantucket Bike Tours. Incl. some must-see isle highlights & ends at Cisco Brewery, where you can enjoy local brews & music. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 2:30 to 3 PM - Meet the Animals with Maria Mitchell Assn. The Science Museum is home to frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects that you can safely touch in this unique program. For ages 4-12. Members: $5, Nonmembers: $10. Pre-registration required at mariamitchell.org or 508.228.9198. MMA Science Museum, corner of Milk and Vestal Sts. 3 to 5 PM - Buck a Shuck at TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet $1 Oysters & Shrimp on TOPPER’S Bayview Deck, 120 Wauwinet Rd. 3 to 6 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd.
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4 PM - Power Skating Class Improve overall balance, control, & core strength while executing difficult edges and turns with power. Some drop ins. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane. 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at sunset. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 4 to 6 PM - Apres la Plage at Fifty-Six Union Special midday cocktails, light meals, & snacks on the patio and in the garden. 508-228-6135, 56 Union St. 4:25 PM - Ice Dancing and Artistry in Motion Class will focus on components of Ice Dance. For Levels Free Skate 1 and above. Adults welcome. Nantucket Ice, Backus Lane. 4:30 PM - 4 EZ Payments Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven on a ghostly adventure. Learn how to become a Ghost Hunter. The ghost hunt is educational, exciting and lots of fun. $15. Children $10, under 6 free. Children must be accompanied by adult. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. 5:30 to 9 PM - Free Kids’ Club at the Breeze Enjoy family dinner at Breeze; drop-off your kids after in our supervised Kids Deck program at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730. 6 PM - Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma” This exuberant, groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize winning musical tells the love story of a spirited farm girl & the cowboy who loves her. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Box office: 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 6 PM - July Farm-to-Table Dinner A scrumptious dinner featuring vegetables grown by our farmers and prepared by our executive chef Neil Patrick Hudson. Tickets are limited. BYOB. www.bartlettsfarm.com/events/july-farm-to-table-dinner 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & join us $55pp or $550. for the whole boat. Straight Wharf #1011. ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. 7 PM - Sunset Tour to Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge A 2-hour guided trip; Reservations required: 508.228.6799. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7 to 9 PM - Figure Drawing Drop-In Students will explore the basic building blocks of an accurate figure. A great class for students & artists of any level who would like to sharpen their skills. $25 per night. Materials provided. 1 Gardner Perry Ln. 7:30 PM - “Black Tie” Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Father of the groom, Curtis, simply wants to make a memorable toast at his son’s rehearsal dinner. But before he is able to raise his glass, he must defend the time-honored ways of his past, including his attire. Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 7:30 PM - “Miracle on South Division Street” -White Heron Theatre As a family legend begins to unravel, see the hilarious consequences of believing everything you’re told is true when you’re a kid. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. White Heron Theatre, 5 N. Water St. 8 PM - Geschke Lecture: Joe Klein Klein, award-winning journalist and political columnist, will discuss domestic as well as international politics as part of the Nantucket Atheneum Geschke Lecture Series at the Unitarian Church. $25. Tickets at www.nantucketatheneum.org. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell, view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586. 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781. 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Cemetery Rte) Experience ghostly Nantucket on a 1-1/3 mi, 90 min., eerie stroll to 5 of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. Gather continued on page 62
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8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. 508-332-0953. No reservations necessary. 9 to 10:30 PM - Stargazing Night with Maria Mitchell Astronomers A tour of the starry sky & telescopic viewing of Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk St Ext., weather permitting. $10. 9 to 10:30 PM - Night Marine Walk Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff to learn about marine life that comes out to feed at night. $20Register: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. 9 to 10:30 PM - Night Marine Walk w/Maria Mitchell Aquarium Join Aquarium staff to learn about marine life that comes out to feed at night. $20. Register: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. Meet at MMA Aquarium, 28 Washington St.
THURSDAY, JULY 31 6:30 to 7:50 AM - Public Skating for Early Birds at Nantucket Ice Adults $8, Youth $5, Skate Rentals $5. 1 Backus Lane, 508-228-2516. 8 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town 2 mi, 45 min. non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past parks most visitors never find. $15. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Centre & Main by bank by 7:50am. 508-332-0953. 8:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Start your day with a relaxing harbor cruise, coffee & muffin. $38. ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Coaching at the Corner Join us upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner for an insightful and tool building discussion moderated by certified professional coach, Marsha Egan, CSP, PCC - “ Power Up Your Pitch .” CoachingatTheCorner.com. $15. Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 9 AM - Free Behind the Scenes Farm Tours Take a look at our organic production and learn the history of Bartlett’s Farm. Meet in front of the market at 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 9 AM - Pirate Adventure aboard the Endeavor Join Robin of Raven’s Walk & learn about pirate life, search for treasure. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations recommended: 508228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing.com 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium See aquarium staff feed their ever-hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. $10. 9 to 11 AM - Family Nature Walk A family friendly nature adventure! Adult $10, Child $5. Register: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. Meet at MMA Natural Science Museum, Corner of Milk and Vestal Streets. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor with Capt. Jim Genthner Capt. Genthner will talk of island maritime history & waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! $20. Register: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387.
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10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 AM to 12 PM - Kickball for Kids Ages 7-13 An organized game at Children’s Beach. Sneakers required. 10:30 AM - Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse, hear tales of pirates, shipwrecks, & mysterious ghost ships. Meet outside Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $20. 65+ & Teens: $15. Kids $10. Kids must be accompanied by adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Robot Explorers for Ages 8+ After an introduction to robots & robotic spacecraft, teams assemble robot ‘cublets’ to learn how robots work. Children must be accompanied by an adult $50. Register at mariamitchell.org or 508.228.9198. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - SuperKids Program for Ages 5-11 Skits, games, stories, prizes at Jetties Beach by Scripture Union USA. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 10:45 AM - Glorious Sconset Historic Walk Revel in the radiance of the fabled rose-covered cottatges on this 2/3 mi, 90 min. stroll thru Siasconset. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12. Meet at rotary bbd in Siasconset. Catch the 10:15 bus at Greenhound Station on Washington St. Cash only. No reservations. 508-332-0953. 11 to 11:30 AM - Free Story Time for 3+ Limited to first 20 attendees.Atheneum, 1 India Street. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12 PM - Brown Bag Lecture at Nantucket Cottage Hospital Dr. Tim Lepore talks about ticks & disease awareness. Courtesy valet parking, iced tea, lemonade, & cookies. NCH Founders Building. 57 Prospect St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours of Town & Sconset Village Enjoy the tour on an air-conditioned bus w/reclining seats & large windows. Daily 20 Federal St. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1 to 3 PM - Free Read to a Buddy for Ages 6-9 Registration at Nantucket Atheneum. 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $95/adults, $75/kids (12 and under). Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands-On History for Kids Crafts for kids + caretakers in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Free with museum admission or NHA membership. 2 to 2:30 PM - Vestal Street Observatory Tour Learn of Maria Mitchell’s life & legacy. See outdoor scale model of the solar system & view the sun thru a solar telescope. $3. 2 Vestal St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: Town View with Nantucket Bike Tours Easy guided 5-mi tour. See secret places & historic streets. Reserve at
2014 SCHEDULE
Year Round Service
Straight Wharf 508-228-3949 1-800-492-8082
Schedule in effect until Sept 5, 2014
2014 Traditional Ferry Straight Wharf, Nantucket 508-228-3949 • Ocean Street Dock 1-508-778-2600
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Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket
Vol. 44 No. 12 • Our 44th Season!
www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: To The Brewery! Moderate 8-mi. tour with Nantucket Bike Tours. Incl. some must-see isle highlights & ends at Cisco Brewery, where you can enjoy local brews & music. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 5 PM - Buck a Shuck at TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet $1 Oysters & Shrimp on TOPPER’S Bayview Deck, 120 Wauwinet Rd. 3 to 6 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at sunset. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 4 to 6 PM - Apres la Plage at Fifty-Six Union Special midday cocktails, light meals, & snacks on the patio and in the garden. 508-228-6135, 56 Union St. 4:30 PM - Tony Lee Thomas Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 6 PM - Antiques & Design Show of Nantucket Opening Night Party 37th Annual Antiques & Design Show of Nantucket will kick off with its Opening Night Party, featuring the Sultans of Swing. Get a sneak-peek at the array of fine art, rugs, books & Nantucket memorabilia from more than 40 antique dealers prior to the show’sopening on Aug. 1.508-228-1894. 6 PM - Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma” This exuberant, groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize winning musical tells the love story of a spirited farm girl & the cowboy who loves her. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Box office: 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 6:30 PM - “An Honest Liar”: Screening and Q&A An audience favorite at NFF19, this documentary follows magician-turnedparanormal-skeptic James “The Amazing” Randi. Followed by Filmmaker Q&A. $15. Nantucket Dreamland, S. Water Street.
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Vol. 44 No. 12 • Our 44th Season!
July 24 - 30, 2014
Classic & updated clothing for a new season! Murray’s…
THE SHOP FOR MEN THE SHOP FOR WOMEN
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• Cole Haan • Dooney & Bourke • Eric Javits Hats & Bags • Estee Lauder • Inzi Bags • Brahmin • Straw Hats • Socks • Headbands • Congress Cards • Maui Jim • Fashion Belts • Spartina • Nantucket Throw • Polo • Key Rings • Nantucket Canvas Bags • Sunglasses • Category 5 • Sterling & 14k Jewelry • Vera Bradley Bags • Nantucket Gifts • evening bags • Kedron Nantucket Rugs • Two Cranes • Beach Towels • Kiel James Patrick • costume jewelry • Nantucket jewelry • designer nautical belts
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