Yesterday's Island/Today's Nantucket, Vol. 45 Issue #12, July 23-29, 2015

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Creating Magic in ‘Sconset

by Abigail Terres The small village of Siasconset, about eight miles from downtown Nantucket along the southeastern shore of our island, has long been a haven for the arts.

The ‘Sconset Actors Colony dates back to the late 1800s, when there was no air conditioning on Broadway. When the New York City theatres closed their doors for the sweltering summer months, some of the actors traveled to Hollywood. Other Broadway actors took a ferry from Manhattan to New Bedford, a train from New Bedford to Cape Cod, then a ferry from the Cape to Nantucket, and finally another train to Siasconset, where they would set up shop in this charming town. Known as the “Actors Colony” on Nantucket, these dedicated, big name Broadway actors pooled their money together and built a “hall of amusement” with tennis courts, a bowling alley, and most importantly a stage known as the ‘Sconset Casino.

When air-conditioning made it possible for Broadway theaters to remain open year-round, theatre productions in ‘Sconset continued at the Casino with dedicated amateur casts and crew.

The productions were held every summer into the mid-1960s, and occasionally after until 1999. That year, a musical revue entitled On the Isle was produced by Sandy Whitehead and directed by Carl Schmehl to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Casino. A production company was brought in for this special performance, and the enthusiastic response to this endeavor led to the revival of a Sconset theatre group by residents Linda Mackay and Mary Warren Moffett.

Moffett and Mackay invited other co-founder/director Carl Schmehl from NYC back to Nantucket in 2000 to create an original musical extravaganza, continued on page 31

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July 23 - 29, 2015

Today’s Nantucket

Events & Activities Go to www.yesterdaysisland.com for the most up-to-date events.

THURSDAY, JULY 23 8 AM - Wing Day All Day at Easy Street Cantina A basket of 16 jumbo wings for $10.95; half basket for $6.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad St. 9 AM - “Become A Pirate Adventure” aboard the Endeavor Join Pirate Robin aboard the Endeavor--hear legends of infamous pirates, learn about pirate life, & become Pirate Hunters. Adventure ends with a search for treasure. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Slip #1015 on Straight Wharf. Reservations: 508-228-5585 9 AM to 1 PM - Ocean Plait Doormat Class Weave a traditional sailor’s floor mat wit Michael Harrison. Members $150 & Non-Members $200 pre-registration required, call 508-228-1894.

Held at NHA 1800 House 4 Mill Street 9:30 AM to 12 PM - Naturalist Adventures for ages 6-8 Where do you live? From large nest poles in the sky to small holes in the ground to nest boxes, learn what makes a home for different birds & animals. Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Rd. Space limited: register at 508-325-0873. www.llnf.org. $50 (members: $10).

9:30 AM to 8 PM - Where’s Waldo Local Collect stamps & signatures in a Find Waldo Passport for coupons & a prize drawn 7/31 at a party at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. 10 AM - Nature Walk Free Guided Nature Walks for the whole family at UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station, 180 Polpis Rd. Other times by appt: 508-228-5268 10 to 10:30 AM - Babies Into Books Designed to introduce babies & caregivers to books &the library. Limited to first 10 babies + caregivers. Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nan-

tucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 12 PM - Free Volleyball and Badminton Volleyball and Badminton held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10 AM to 6 PM - 70% off in Style Paris This week visit our Bargain Basement -- "the chicest basement in Nantucket" with 70% off, 44 Main Street.

10 AM to 8 PM - Ilias LALAoUNIs Summer 2015 Jewelry Collection Ilias Lalalounis, jeweler, artist, and academician, has become world renowned for creating luxurious gold jewelry steeped in history. See the Summer Collection; Demetra Lalaounis will make a personal appearance at Serenella-Nantucket, 9B South Beach Street. 508.228.3400.

10:30 AM - Lighthouse Walk: Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse. Hear tales of pirates, shipwrecks, & mysterious ghost ships. Meet at The Nantucket Hotel, at 77 Easton St. $20; 65+ & Teens $15 & Kids $10. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586.

10:30 AM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town Pedal thru town center & around various historical locations. We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles & passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or call 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 10:30 to 11 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 months Limited to first 15 toddlers + caregivers. Tickets at 10 am at the Children’s Desk. Atheneum, 1 India St. continued on page 14

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From Broadway to ‘Sconset

July 23 - 29, 2015

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VICTORIA GREENHOOD ORIGINAL GEMSTONE JEWELRY

by Richard Trust The lure of Nantucket, right down to the smell of the ocean in Siasconset, was too much for Tom Meehan to resist.

So one of the first things he did after reaping the benefits of writing the script for the original Broadway production of Annie was buy a home in ’Sconset.

With the little orphan earning him big bucks – and the first of his three Tony Awards – after the musical debuted on Broadway in 1977, Meehan purchased one of the Wade Cottages a year later.

He has spent every summer there since, strolling the tiny lanes and paths of the old fishing village/actors colony when not working in the bedroom he converted to his writer’s nook.

“I first came to Nantucket in the late 1960s, well before the theater business,” Meehan, 85, said, “I had a friend who was a lawyer and he invited my (first) wife and me to his house in Quidnet.

“I fell in love with the island right away. I found it was everything I wanted in a summer place. I was saying at the time, ’If I ever make some real money and can afford a summer place, this is the place I want to go.’ ” Meehan was smitten by the feel of an old village meant for a slow, pensive pace, far removed from the pulse and pressures of New York City “It’s the serenity, the sea air, a sense of going back in time” that attracted Tom to ’Sconset, he said.

“I grew up in a small town (Suffern, N.Y.) where no one ever locked their doors. It’s that same loss of care of urban life, a lack of clamor (that (prevails) in ’Sconset.

“When you sleep at night, you can hear the ocean. And there’s something about the smell of the sea air and the grass, and the incredible starry nights.” continued on page 13

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NANTUCKET HISTORY

Tragedy in the Fog

by Amy Jenness author of On This Day in Nantucket History, available at Mitchell’s Book Corner

The Italian luxury liner Andrea Doria collided with the MS Stockholm in heavy fog off the coast of Nantucket on July 25, 1956 at 11:10 pm. Bound for New York City, the Andrea Doria was struck in the side and the impact ripped a large hole in the side of the vessel. The ship listed so severely to the starboard that half of its lifeboats were unusable. Yet the Andrea Doria’s design allowed it to stay afloat for more than eleven hours while 1,660 passengers and crew members were rescued. In all, 52 people died as a result of the accident. The luxury liner capsized and sank the following morning.

In the mid-1950s, more than 50 passenger liners offered service between Europe and America as part of a postwar boom in transatlantic ocean travel.

The lavish Andrea Doria, put into service in 1953, was the pride of the Italian line. The luxury liner was equipped with modern safety systems, such as radar and 11 watertight compartments as part of its hull. The Stockholm, put into service in 1948, was a more modest vessel and carried 747 passengers and crew. The Andrea Doria held 1,706 passengers and crew.

On the night of the collision, the Stockholm had just begun its journey to Sweden while the Andrea Doria was approaching in the opposite direction.

The captains of both ships were hard pressed to stay on schedule and running their ship speeds pretty fast. Both captains had spotted each other on their radar systems at roughly 10 miles apart. But they realized they were on a collision course about two miles distant when they were suddenly able to see each other’s lights. The ships were too large and moving too quickly to avoid each other and the Stockholm’s bow rammed into the side of the Andrea Doria, tearing a 30 foot hole in the side.

Five crewmen on the Stockholm were killed instantly. But the Andrea Doria fared worse. The Stockholm’s bow penetrated into the ship’s passenger cabins and 46 passengers and crew were killed.

After the crash, the Andrea Doria had seven of its 10 decks exposed to the ocean and in a matter of minutes was listing to the side more than 20 degrees. A lifeboat evacuation began, but did not go smoothly since only 1,044 lifeboat seats were available for the 1,706 people on board. Still functional, the Stockholm lent its lifeboats to the effort and several nearby ships came to assist throughout the night.

Because of the scattering of Andrea Doria passengers among the various rescue vessels, some families became separated. In all, six different ships participated in the rescue of the passengers and crew of the Andrea Doria, including the heavily damaged Stockholm, which was able to steam back to New York under its own power with a United States Coast Guard escort. continued on page 41

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Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

July 23 - 29, 2015

Better Angels

by Robert P. Barsanti A friend of mine was pawing through the bike rack at Jetties Beach. Her son’s bike (a black and silver Trek) had been taken from the rack a few evenings previous and she was searching the racks in the hopes that it had been returned. Perhaps, she said, someone had taken it for a joy ride or was late for an appointment or just made a mistake. Perhaps, I thought, you never know. Since then, I have kept my eyes peeled for the bike, should it appear in a hedge or leaning up against the Juice Bar. I hope you keep your eyes peeled as well. And if you borrowed it, I hope you return it so a young man can go from washing dishes in one restaurant to washing dishes in another.

In the rest of the world, most mothers would not return to the bike rack with a bouquet of hope. Instead, they might donate a dope-slap to their son’s education, report the theft to the police, and see if they could recover any money from the bike lock manufacturer. The bike, they would assume, would be well on its way to the den of the bike sneak thieves, to be chopped up and sold on the Trek black market. To have a book stolen from you in Boston or Pittsfield would be to assume that the bad people in the world had somehow risen up and dinged you. Your trip around the CandyLand board got sent back ten squares by a bicycle thief.

I don’t think my friend is the only Pollyanna on the island; I don’t think she is the only one to leave the assumption that “some people are just bad” to the very last. In fact, most of the people who have found themselves bereft of a car, a bike, or a dinghy make the assumption that someone either borrowed it or they misplaced it. Once, many years ago, I left the Expresso Cafe to find my beaten and dirty Jeep missing and a note on a park bench telling me to have another cup of coffee. The jeep would be back in an hour. And it was.

Nantucket is a small island. It’s hard to take something away so that it will never be seen again. I don’t think there is a Serbian Bike Smuggling ring slowly and methodically filling up a trailer in Miacomet. The Black and Silver continued on page 23

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July 23 - 29, 2015

EMILLY BROOKE RUBIN Classic Styles with a JEWELRY DESIGN

This is NANTUCKET

Contemporary Edge

Katherine Hooker London is delighted to return to Johnston’s of Elgin on Nantucket for an exclusive multi-day pop-up event beginning Friday, July 24. In addition, this year, for the first time customers will be able to purchase items from the readyto-wear collection, which includes distinctively sleek and exquisitely cut jackets, coats, waistcoats, and dresses.

The brand is synonymous with elegant lines and flattering tailoring, and is popular with clients such as the Duchess of Cambridge, Pippa Middleton, and Taylor Swift.

The latest collection, which will be available at Johnston’s exclusively in the US for just 10 days, takes classic styles and gives them new modern forms such as the Scooter Jacket, the Jackson Jacket, and the Kiekko Waistcoat. Aristocratic, sophisticated, and easy to wear, pieces are designed to take customers effortlessly from city to country and from day to evening.

The palette is wintery and rich featuring chocolate, burnt orange, and ginger brown designs, as well as petrol and navy pieces. Daring statements are made with sapphire and coral shades, as well as bold checks.

For those wanting the next level in bespoke, there is Katherine Hooker’s custom-made service. Customers can choose from this season’s fabric collection to customize and create their own beautiful classics.

Orders take from four to six weeks depending on fabric availability.

During a recent BBC interview, Katherine Hooker described her designs as “a classic look...it’s about wearing the clothing, not having the clothing wear you.” Her styles are unfussy but smart; wearable and beautiful.

Katherine Hooker London will be at Johnston’s through August 2. Booking appointments is recommended but not necessary, and walk-ins are welcome at any time. For more information visit www.katherinehooker.com or call Christina Cain at 646-771-6725.

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Face Off: Hostetler & Werger Two distinctly different artists—each working in different mediums with laser vision, a drive to express, and mastery of their crafts—are being featured this week at The Hostetler Gallery at 42 Centre Street. Entitled Face Off, this exhibition opens with a reception on Friday, July 24 from 6 to 8 pm.

Inspired by goddesses and celebrated women of historical significance, Hostetler has based his entire life's work on capturing the spirit, romance, and earthiness of “the feminine” in exotic woods and in bronze.

Whether revealing the sensuousness of the female figure or rendering visible the gift of feminine intuition, Hostetler's works are moving, intriguing, and a pleasure to touch and to see.

Hostetler’s abstract monoprints of women’s faces confront the viewer, or gaze away. Each print with only a single face, invites the viewer to make their story of these gazes. The viewer is left to contemplate the woman’s identity, and quite possibly their own.

Art Werger is a master fine art print maker through the media of mezzotints, aquatints, and etchings. His realistic series of “Story Boards” offer a multitude of snapshots of individuals interacting. Viewed from an abstract angle, the viewer becomes part of the piece from a distance, an onlooker to the events unfolding below. Set in a grid pattern each frame can be “read” from any direction. They invite the view to roam, inviting the viewer to create their own interpretation of the events unfolding in the etchings.

Viewed together in the same exhibition, both Werger’s and Hostetler’s pieces demonstrate the power of a single image and the multiple perspectives to pull viewer into the “story.” It’s an exhibit you won’t want to miss!

July 23 - 29, 2015

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July 23 - 29, 2015

Caw Me

by Dr. Sarah D. Oktay Director, University of Massachusetts Nantucket Field Station (see yesterdaysisland.com for expanded article, website links, & notations)

I have always been fascinated by crows—we have several very vocal ones here at the field station that will fly off in a huff when you disturb them while walking the trails. Every day I am treated to a red winged black bird/crow “Game of Thrones” type saga as they both fight over nesting areas and territory. The barn swallows flit around minding their own business and trying to avoid the loud neighborhood fights. Crows are exceptionally bright. One of the best science fair projects I judged was submitted by three boys at the Nantucket High School in which they observed crow behavior and described quite accurately the crow habit of setting a lookout to watch for larger birds or people while their compatriots eat carrion in the road.

I enjoy Ken Blackshaw’s books “Birds of Nantucket” and his article about crows can be found at k-blackshaw.com/Birds%20of%20Nantucket/2004-0702%20American%20Crow.htm. He talks about his grandfather who had a “talking crow” as a child while living across the marsh from Field Station at Quaise and tell “good and bad crow” stories. He also describes their tendency to roost in huge crowds in the same location. Perhaps no other very common bird except for maybe the often maligned seagull evokes such strong feelings as the American Crow. Their loud coarse cries are unmistakable and their expansion and huge numbers in the United States in addition to their inhabitation of human landscapes means they are a commonly seen bird. Their larger cousin the Raven has an even more entrenched place in our legends, movies, and poetry.

There are two species of crows along the East Coast: the American and Fish crow. The Fish crow is seen on the Cape but has not been observed often (ever?) on Nantucket. Fish Crows (Corvus ossifragus), as their name suggests, are usually associated with bodies of water. Nantucket and most of the U.S. is home to the American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) which is a large passerine bird species of the family Corvidae. America crows are all back and about 17-21 inches from continued on page 20

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July 23 - 29, 2015

Summertime Beers

Barrett’s Island

TOURS

by Jenny Benzie Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator, Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits The goal of a summertime beer is all about refreshment. Having a nice cold brew on a warm summer day (or as warm as it gets here on island) will never go out of style, similar in concept to your Nantucket Reds.

The best place to start this journey of looking for a iced cold one is just a leisurely bike ride out to Cisco Brewers. Located on Bartlett Road as a diversion on your way to Cisco Beach, the brewery produces a handful of classic beers that are available year-round. They also make small batch quantities of Island Reserve selections that are typically available only as a bomber (22 ounce single bottle). And finally, you may be lucky enough while on island at the right time to taste one of their few seasonal brews.

Their summer seasonal brew is Summer of Lager, which is considered a Munich Helles Lager. The name Munich is in reference to the town in Germany where this type of beer was created to compete against traditional pilsner style beers. Helles means bright in German. Hence, this style of beer pours a clear, bright straw yellow to pale-golden color with a creamy white top and moderate plus clarity (as in it is not hazy). As for its tasting profile, look for a touch of hay and cut grain on the palate with some light citrus notes. It is a fairly crisp beer with citrus-like acidity (this is the mouth watering sensation on the sides of your mouth) and a mild earthy finish. The Summer of Lager is typically available from late spring through mid-summer and usually sold out at some point in August. Nice beer, if you can get it.

Across the water back in America, Samuel Adams, also known as The Boston Brew Company, has Summer Ale as their aptly named seasonal beer.

This beer is available starting in March (when all of us are just thinking about summer plans for Nantucket) through July (when you are in the midst of your summer vacation here). This is an American Wheat Ale that is brewed with lemon peel and Grains of Paradise. Grains of Paradise, also known as the continued on page 23

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Painting Beauty Elizabeth Congdon sees her work as “a diary written with pigment and brush.” She paints from life to watch the nuances of the natural world and uses these studies to work on a large scale or combine with still life.

This Friday, July 24, from 6 to 9 pm, you can meet this artist and see a selection of her colorful and evocative work at Robert Foster Fine Art, 8 India Street. The exhibition will continue to August 5.

Congdon has been coming to Nantucket since 1962, and has shown her work on island annually since 1990. She splits her time between Nantucket and Jamestown, Rhode Island where she is a cofounder of the Jamestown Art Center and has just closed a 3-month large scale exhibition at the Newport Art Museum. She is currently producing a documentary film about the experiences of ballet students dancing in the Island Moving Company’s site specific Nutcracker at Rosecliff Mansion.

“I believe that the hardest work through the roughest times demands us to focus on beauty and love. I paint joyfully, not because it’s the only thing I know, but because it’s the only thing that matters, when all is said and done, or struggling along without a perfect ending in sight. So I paint beauty. That is what I have to give.”

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Tom and Carolyn Capstick Meehan, who were married in 1988, spend July and August in ’Sconset. But, while the four-bedroom, three-bath home is winterized, they don’t spend the cold months there. If they leave their 1847, twolevel West 10th Street brownstone townhouse with high ceilings and an outdoor courtyard garden in the Washington Square area of Manhattan, they’ll head for a warmer climate.

Last summer, Tom interrupted his stay on-island for a trip to Los Angeles and a meeting with movie director and old friend Mel Brooks. Meehan and Brooks, 88, discussed a potential sequel to the film Spaceballs. Meehan and Brooks had collaborated on the screenplay of that 1987 release.

“But I don’t think that’s going to happen,” Meehan said of a Spaceballs 2.

In addition to the original Spaceballs, a takeoff on Star Wars, Brooks and Meehan collaborated on the screenplay for a remake of To Be or Not to Be, starring Brooks and his actress wife, Anne Bancroft.

Brooks and Bancroft, remembered as Mrs. Robinson in the 1967 film The Graduate, were married for 41 years until cancer claimed her life in 2005.

Despite his age, Meehan has no plans to slow down. He hardly knows what it’s like to not be working on a script, or book, as they term it on Broadway.

Meehan has completed two musicals planned for pre-Broadway performances before hitting the Broadway stage itself.

One is a musical adaptation of the 1993 movie Dave, which starred Kevin Kline as U.S. president and his spitting-image double. Meehan said the debut is targeted for the National Theatre in Washington, D.C., during an early phase of the 2016 presidential campaign – likely in the fall of 2015 – before it plays on Broadway in the spring of ’16.

Another musical on which Meehan has put the wraps is a stage version of the 1941 film The Lady Eve, which starred Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda.

Eve is pegged for Broadway, but dates for its pre-NYC and NYC runs have not been set.

And then there is the musical adaptation of Sylvester Stallone’s 1976 film

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NANTUCKET WALKING TOURS Nantucket’s Premier Walking Tour Company Since 1998 Voted “BEST WALKING TOUR ON NANTUCKET” 3 years in a row.

THE ORIGINAL NANTUCKET GHOST WALK The island’s oldest and most famous ghost walk features 5 of Nantucket’s most eerie haunted locations.

This is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket, led by the original guide.

CHOICE OF TWO DIFFERENT TOURS: Cemetery Route (Sun, Tues, Weds, & Thurs): A 1 1/3 mile, 90 min. walk featuring: the Old North Burial Ground, the Oldest House, Mary Abby Swain, and the island’s 2 most haunted hotels. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Town Route (Mon, Fri, & Sat): An 80 min., 1 mile, eerie evening stroll featuring: the most haunted restaurant and the most haunted house on Nantucket.

Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Both tours start at 8:30pm at Main and Centre, top of Main Street in front of the bank steps. Every night thru Labor Day.

Hidden Nantucket (8:30am Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) A 2-2 1/2 mile, 45-55 min. non-stop exercise walk, with historical commentary, down beautiful streets and lanes few visitors ever find. $15 per person MON & THURS: Historic Houses, 1746 Windmill Route • WEDS: Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town • FRI: Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point All walks start at 8:30am at Centre & Main, top of Main Street, in front of the bank steps. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Glorious ‘Sconset (10:40am Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) Revel in the transcendent beauty of Nantucket’s most radiant villiage on this 2/3 mile, 90 min. historic walk overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Gathers 10:40am at the rotary bulletin board in Siasconset. Ride, drive, or catch the 10:15am bus at the Greenhound Station on Washington Street for the 20 min. bus ride to Siasconset.

Great Writers on Nantucket (10:30am Wednesday) Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck, and others were inspired by this magical island on a 2/3 mi, 90 min. downtown stroll.

Starts at 10:30am at the corner of Federal & India Streets, outside the Atheneum fence. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Notorious Nantucket (10:30am Friday, for ages 13 and up) Conmen, loose women, hippies, gigolos, bordellos, and opium dens are all featured in this 2/3 mile, 80min. stroll focusing on the island’s colorful past.

Starts at 10:30am at Centre & Main, top of Main Street, in front of the bank steps. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket (10:30am Monday) A 2/3 mile, 90 min. downtown historic walk led by the 3-time runner-up in the 2015 History Quiz Bowl.

Starts at 10:30am at Centre & Main, top of Main Street, in front of the bank steps. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Prices for all tours (except Hidden Nantucket) $20 adults, $15 seniors (65+) and teens, $5 for kids 7-12, children under 7 are FREE. Cash only.

20% off for groups of 6 or more, 33% off for 10 or more. Afternoon private tours available.

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10:45 AM - ‘Sconset in Bloom Walking Tour 3/4 mi, 90 min. historic walk past rose-covered cottages of this beautiful village. $20; $15 for 65+ & teens; $5 age 7-12. Cash only. Catch 10:15 am bus from Greenhound Depot on Washington St for 20 min. ride to Sconset. Meet guide at rotary bulletin board. 508-332-0953.

11 to 11:30 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 3+ Stories & songs, program is limited to first 20 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India Street.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $45. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

1 to 3 PM - Free Fun and Games Musical Chairs at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 1 to 4 PM - Free Read to a Buddy Program for Ages 6-9 Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) are therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. A fun, relaxed way to become more confident & enjoy reading. Sign up by calling 508-228-1110. Atheneum, 1 India St 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. Thursdays: Tea Cups & Dancing Masks. Free with museum admission or NHA membership.

2 PM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town & Cisco Brewery Pedal thru town center, around historical locations & out to Cisco Brewery. We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles, & passionate guides to

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help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket.

Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 3 to 4 PM - 18th Annual Enchanted Villages & Fairy House Building Help turn our Children’s Garden into a magical place for Fairies, Elves, & Gnomes. Materials provided or bring extras (natural materials only).

Don’t forget your imagination, at The Toy Boat, 41 Straight Wharf 3 to 4 PM - Free Fun and Games Posterior Pop at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 3 to 5 PM - Apres la Plage at Fifty-Six Enjoy snacks & light menu items with summery cocktails in the peaceful garden & back patio of Fifty-Six Union, 56 Union St. 508-228-6135 3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at Jetties Beach Bar Oysters, clams, & shrimp for $1 ea at The Jetties, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4 to 5 PM - Free Atheneum Dance Fest Lecture Demo Tyler Angle, Dance Festival Artistic Director, & members of the dance company, will perform excerpts from the pieces to be performed on July 24 & 25 and discuss their history & choreography. Nantucket High School Auditorium, 10 Surfside Road.

4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $45. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven on a ghostly adventure. Learn what to look for & how to become a Ghost Hunter. The ghost hunt is educational, exciting and lots of fun. Adults, 65+ & Teens $15, Children $10. Reservations Required 508-257-4586. All kids must be accompanied by adult. continued on page 22

Since 1959 – A series of concerts by internationally acclaimed musicians

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July 28 The KDM Trio: Yevgeny Kutik, violin; Adrian Daurov, cello; Spencer Myer, piano

August 4 Alexander String Quartet

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All concerts are on Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. in the First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, free for children under 18, at the door or sold in advance at the Antiques Depot at 23 Federal St., & the Lochtefeld Gallery at 4 Fair St. ”Meet the Artists" is a free and informal gathering on Monday evenings at 5:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Atheneum, 1 India St. Both buildings are handicap accessible. Limited on-street parking.

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Spirit of the Island Sarah Ellis is celebrating the opening of her new location for her popular shop Scrub Oak at 10 Straight Wharf, which at one time housed the Artists Association’s “Little Gallery,” with an art opening on Friday, July 24 featuring woodcuts by John Carruthers. The exhibit will continue to August 7.

Carruthers’ woodcuts capture the spirit of the windswept landscapes and bustling downtown scenes of Nantucket, the scenic Hudson Valley where he teaches during the school year, and the music that inspires him.

A long-time summer resident of Nantucket, John Carruthers has been coming to the island since 1998. He started teaching art classes at the Artist Association of Nantucket in 2004, and also taught teen art classes at NISDA from 2005-2009. In 2010, John had a busy “wintering through” on the island working as the Teen Coordinator at the Boys and Girls Club, as a substitute teacher and tutor, and as the Adult Program Coordinator for the Artist Association.

In 2011, he moved back to NYC, but has continued his summers on Nantucket teaching at the Artist Association and showing in their gallery. In 2013, he won the Mixed Media award, and in 2014, the Randy Goldberger teaching award. He also shows his work at the airport, and at the Nantucket Looms.

Off island, John is the Visual and Performing Arts Chair at The Storm King School in Cornwall-on Hudson, NY, a boarding school in the Hudson Valley.

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Rocky, which for more than two years has been a big hit in Hamburg, Germany, but suffered a knockout on Broadway. It opened in New York on March 13, 2014, and closed Aug. 17 after 261 performances. “It didn’t make it on Broadway,� Meehan said. “Audiences seemed to like it. People were cheering. But the New York Times guy hated it. [Reviewers] have so much power.�

Despite its KO in NY, Rocky – the Musical is slated for an October 2015 opening at the Venetian Hotel Resort and Casino, the Las Vegas mega-venue owned by billionaire and Dorchester, Mass., native Sheldon Adelson.

Meehan has won three Tony Awards for Best Book (script) of a Musical – for Annie (1977), The Producers (2001, writing with Brooks), and “Hairspray�

(2003, sharing it with the late Mark O’Donnell).

The original Broadway production of Annie ran for nearly six years (with 2,377 performances), setting a record for the Alvin Theatre (now the Neil Simon Theatre). The Producers (2,502 shows) and Hairspray (2,642) attracted audiences for six years, making Meehan the only Broadway writer of musicals to have had three shows exceed 2,000 performances each.

Yet never in his wildest dreams as a youth did Meehan imagine that he’d wind up a prolific and honored writer of Broadway musicals. “I always wanted to write, but Broadway shows? Not really,� Meehan said. “As a young kid and teenager I went to Broadway shows with my parents and sometimes with my brother. I loved Broadway shows. But I’m not very musical. I can’t really sing and I never played any musical instruments. I loved musicals, but I never thought I’d ever have anything to do with them.�

After graduating from Hamilton College in upstate New York in 1951 and then serving a two-year hitch in the Army when drafted during the Korean War, Meehan came to New York City in 1954. There, “luckily,� he said, he landed a job on the New Yorker magazine in 1956, first as a “Talk of the Town� reporter and then as a writer of short stories, “mostly comic stuff,� Meehan interjected.

He was happy at the New Yorker, and stayed full time until 1966 before his life took off on a serendipitous trajectory. After three years in Europe where continued on page 18

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he worked on a novel (unfinished to this day) and welcomed the births of a son and daughter from his first wife (they divorced amicably, he said, in 1982), one of his New Yorker short stories caught the attention of television director Martin Charnin.

Charnin had set out to do a 1970 TV special starring Anne Bancroft.

Said Meehan, “Martin Charnin said Anne Bancroft had read the story and wondered if I could adapt it for television. I said, ‘Sure.’ ” Meehan wrote an eight-minute sketch for the special, which also included writing by several others – and the show won him and his co-authors an Emmy.

It was at that time that Meehan also met Brooks.

“I got to know Mel a little bit,” Meehan went on, “and continued on page 19

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he said to me, ‘I like your writing. Can I call you sometime about working on a movie with me? I told him, ‘My God, yes.’ ” It took years, but Meehan and Brooks did indeed collaborate (Spaceballs and To Be or Not to Be).

The big life changer for Meehan was, of course, Annie, which almost never happened in the first place.

Meehan wrote Annie in 1972 – Little Orphan Annie was Tom’s least favorite comic strip as a kid – but every Broadway producer who was approached turned it down. It wasn’t until 1976 that Michael Price came calling and staged the musical that summer in his Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn.

Then, with an infusion of $1 million generated by director Mike Nichols and his connections in New York City, Annie – after a brief turn at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. – opened on Broadway in April 1977. It was a huge hit.

“It was like some kind of crazy dream come true,” Meehan said. “It wasn’t like I had anticipated being in musical theater. Once I did get into it, I stayed with it. I love it.”

Meehan said he has been asked to write a musical about Nantucket, but he needs to find the time. “Maybe one of these summers,” he said. “I’d be interested, but I’ve just been so busy. After Annie, it was one musical after another.”

While Broadway, Hollywood, and the East Haddams of this world have made Meehan a wealthy man, his is not a household name or face outside of his own household and the close-knit circle of Broadway insiders. An unpretentious and gentle man, he can walk the streets of most towns and not be recognized.

“I’m not really famous, but the shows I’ve done are famous,” Meehan said.

“I don’t need to put myself forward.

“But I have no complaints. I have made a great deal of money. We don’t live elaborately but we certainly live well. We’re able to travel and pay for college for two grandchildren and three are coming up. I can afford that.”

With his 86th birthday approaching in August, Meehan sees no end to his productivity. Why keep writing? To him it’s obvious.

“I love what I’m doing,” he said. “I could go to Florida and play golf, but I hate Florida and I don’t play golf.”

Good reasons why Broadway suits him to a tee.

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beak to tip of their tail. They are smaller than ravens (C. corax) and have a different call than a fish crow (C. ossifragus).

From Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvidae): “Corvidae is a cosmopolitan family of oscine passerine birds that contains the crows, ravens, rooks, jackdaws, jays, magpies, treepies, choughs, and nutcrackers. In common English, they are known as the crow family, or, more technically, corvids. Over 120 species are described. The genus Corvus, including the jackdaws, crows, and ravens, makes up over a third of the entire family. They are considered the most intelligent of the birds, and among the most intelligent of all animals, having demonstrated self-awareness in mirror tests (European magpies) and tool-making ability (crows, rooks) skills until recently regarded as solely the province of humans and a few other higher mammals. Their total brain-to-body mass ratio is equal to that of great apes and cetaceans, and only slightly lower than in humans.”

American crows are common, widespread and adaptable, but they are highly susceptible to the West Nile virus. They are monitored as a bioindicator species that can be used to monitor the health of an environment or ecosystem. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology sponsors a very helpful website called “All about Birds” so that is the first place I stopped to learn about my chatty tenants (www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Crow/lifehistory): “American Crows are familiar over much of the continent: large, intelligent, all-black birds with hoarse, cawing voices. They are common sights in treetops, fields, and roadsides, and in habitats ranging from open woods and empty beaches to town centers. They usually feed on the ground and eat almost anything – typically earthworms, insects, and other small animals, seeds, and fruit but also garbage, carrion, and chicks they rob from nests. Their flight style is unique, a patient, methodical flapping that is rarely broken up with glides. American Crows are highly adaptable and will live in any open place that offers a few trees to perch in and a reliable source of food. ” Crows live in large families, they do not reach breeding age until anywhere from 2-4 years of age. The young stick around with the parents for the first few years helping to raise their siblings. Some crows may stay in an area all year while others migrate, so they are consider partially migratory. Their migration depends on the resources available and the lowest temperatures in winters. Crows down continued on page 21

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SuperKids Program Skits, Games, Stories, Prizes Children 5-11 years old Jetties Beach July 27th-31st 10:30am-12:30pm daily Rain Site: Summer St. Church For more info: 508-228-4930

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ROUTES/FARES: AIRPORT ROUTE.....$2.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 20 mins. from 6/22-9/7 FERRY CONNECTOR.....Ferry riders free, $2.00 others; 7am-10pm every 20 mins. from 5/21-10/12 MID-ISLAND LOOP.....$1.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. from 5/18-6/14 & 9/8-10/12; 7am-12am every 30 mins. from 6/15-6/21; 7am-12am every 15 mins. from 6/22-9/7 MIACOMET LOOP.....$1.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. from 5/18-6/14 & 9/8-10/12; 7am-12am every 20 mins. from 6/15-9/7 MADAKET ROUTE.....$2.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins. from 5/22-6/21 & 9/8-9/13; every 30 mins. from 6/22-9/7 ’SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH RD.....$2.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins. 5/19-6/14 & 9/8-10/12; 7am-12am 6/15-9/7 (last bus leaves Sconset at 11:35pm and last bus leaves town at 12am) ’SCONSET VIA MILESTONE RD.....$2.00 each way, 7:15am-7:15pm every 60 mins. from 6/22-9/7 ’SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$2.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 80 mins. from 6/29-9/7 SURFSIDE BEACH.....$2.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 40 mins. from 6/22-9/7 JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$1.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 30 mins. from 6/22-9/7

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) 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 south typically do not migrate. One of the most notable and fascinating aspects of a crow’s life is that fact that they roost (rest overnight) in large crowds of tens to thousands to up to 2 million (observed in Fort Cobb Oklahoma) birds. This crowd roosting starts in fall and extends into the winter, typically ending around March at the beginning of nest building and breeding times. And as we all know, a gathering of crows is called a murder. There are many theories for the origin of this name from the fact that we used to name large groups of animals in colorful ways to the carrion eating nature of crows and their somewhat ominous gatherings.

The loud crow arguments at the Nantucket Field Station are due to the fact that they like to prey on the young of other birds, so yes, something is getting murdered sometimes when they are around. Just a few weeks ago I saw two crows gang up and drive off a robin from her nest and then clean it out. Crows eats the eggs and nestlings of many species including sparrows, robins, jays, terns, loons, and eiders. They are the ultimate omnivores eating fish, worms, carrion, berries, and everything in between.

For years (probably decades) there has been a crow hunt on island in reaction to the large groups of winter roosting birds. I can understand why people may dislike crows when they see them harassing and killing other birds, but unless you plan to eat crow (and I am pretty sure few people do) I don’t see a need to kill them. We have all heard the phrase “to eat crow” to typify doing something distasteful. The idea that crows taste bad may come from the fact that they eat carrion, few people hanker for the flesh of carrion eaters.

Literally eating a crow is traditionally seen as being distasteful; the crow is one of the birds listed in Leviticus chapter 11 as being unfit for eating. They are killed in Kansas and Oklahoma to mitigate their seed stealing.

From birds.cornell.edu/crows/crowfaq.htm we can examine some theories on why we may be seeing more crows today than in the past: “The 1972 extension of the Federal

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Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 to cover crows. At this point the hunting of crows became regulated. No longer could anyone anywhere take shots at crows, but had to do so (theoretically) within proscribed guidelines and hunting seasons. It is possible that this change may have resulted in the decrease of shooting pressure on crows, allowing them to become more tolerant of the presence of people.”

Crows are extremely smart and will follow birds back to their nests to steal their eggs. They use tools to obtain food and steal food from other animals. From the “All about birds” website “A group of crows was seen distracting a river otter to steal its fish, and another group followed Common Mergansers to catch minnows the ducks were chasing into the shallows. They also sometimes follow songbirds as they arrive from a long migration flight and capture the exhausted birds. Crows also catch fish, eat from outdoor dog dishes, and take fruit from trees.” While conducting research at the Blue Hills Observatory up near Boston, I had a dickens of a time keeping crows from stealing the aluminum foil off the top of my rainwater samplers. In parking lots, seagulls would steal the foil looking for junk food treats, in the woods crows would steal it within seconds of me placing mu mice clean apparatus out to collect rain water. I am sure they were thinking “hey that’s shiny and pretty and it might be food.

I could go on for days talking about crows and we have just scratched the surface. For more facts from an expert, I recommend reading articles by Dr. Kevin J. McGowan who studies crows and helps educate the public on avian topics.

His web page has a cornucopia of crow facts, tagging news, and research. Check it out at birds.cornell.edu/crows/crowinfo.htm. He is also the creator of the “All about Birds” index page on crows and he conducts a popular online home study ornithology course. Please look up Vern Laux’s and Edith Andrew’s articles on crows too; we are lucky to be on an island full of exceptional bird experts.

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Events & Entertainment from page 14

5 to 5:45 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Tasting of 8 wines, incl our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking Cisco Brewers Courtyard. Learn how we make great wine. $25 or $40 with a cheese plate. Reservations recommended: 415-548-0374; wineguy@ciscobrewers.com 5 to 6 PM - Thursday Concerts at the Meeting House Featuring NCMC Women’s Chorus. $12 at the door; children free. Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 11 Orange St. 6 to 7:15 PM - Free Thursday Concert with PJ Moody Bring the family, relax, and enjoy the music. Local acoustic musician PJ Moody will be playing at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 6 to 9 PM - Billy Voss Performs Live Live music at Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant at 4 Bathing Beach Road.

6 to 10 PM - Carnival The Carnival is in town! Rides, games & prizes, cotton candy, fried dough & more! Tom Never Fairgrounds now until August 1st.

6:30 PM - Movie: Minions Rated PG, Showing in The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water St. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and witness a beautiful island sunset.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Daily trip time may change with the setting sun) 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watching the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $55. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

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 A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at “The Hub,” Main & Federal sts. $20, 65+ & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route 1-1/3 Mile, 90 min. walk featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House & 2 haunted hotels. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 age 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by the bank, at 8:20pm.

9 PM - Movie: Trainwreck Rated R, Showing in The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water St. 9 to 10 PM - Stars & Senses Night Hike An evening hike under the stars. $20. Pre-registration required: 508.228.9198.

10 PM to 1 AM - Tricky Dicks Perform Live Live music at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

FRIDAY, JULY 24 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Thar She Blows! Guaranteed Sightings on this thrilling offshore adventure! Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of Nantucket A 2-1/2 mi, 50 min, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular summer homes of The Cliff & Brant Point. Gather at 8:20 am at corner of Main & Centre sts by bank steps. Cash only. $15 508-332-0953.

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour with Shearwater Cruise Nantucket Harbor & learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era; see landmarks from that time. Coffee+a gift incl. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy Join Aquarium staff as they feed hungry creatures at the Aquarium. $10.

Limited to 15, pre-registration required: 508-228-9198.

9 to 10 AM - Mrs. Coffin’s Garden Series At the Oldest House on Sunset Hill. An overview of the colonial housewife’s herb garden, followed by a more in-depth look at elements of the garden. Many topics, from “herbs and herb lore” to “flowers and fragrance” will be discussed. Space limited, register at nha.org/tickets 9 AM to 1 PM - Introduction to Letterpress Printing Create personalized letterpress cards and envelopes featuring historic images and typefaces. Register at 508-228-1894.

9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters Before the museum opens, see the animals eat. $10. Pre-registration re-

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quired: 508.228.9198.

9:30 AM to 12 PM - Birds A to Z for ages 9 plus - Feathers Birds are the only animals to possess feathers: learn about these fascinating & important structures. Look at a variety of feathers, discuss their function. Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Rd. Space limited: register at 508-325-0873. www.llnf.org. $50 (members: $10).

9:30 AM to 8 PM - Where’s Waldo Local Collect stamps & signatures in a Find Waldo Passport for coupons & a prize drawn 7/31 at a party at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. 10 AM - Nature Walk Free Guided Nature Walks for the whole family at UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station, 180 Polpis Rd. Other times by appt: 508-228-5268 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 4 PM - Special Needs Family Day Activities Bring the kids and join us for Family Day Activities for Families with Identified Special Needs. Crafts, scavenger hunt, and maritime games.

Spanish interpreters will be on hand. Held at Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road.

10 AM to 6 PM - Trunk Show - Katherine Hooker London Shop summer and fall 2015 ready to wear Collections by Katherine Hooker. Held at Johnston’s Cashmere, 4 Federal St. 508 228 5450 10 AM to 6 PM - 70% off in Style Paris This week visit our Bargain Basement -- "the chicest basement in Nantucket" with 70% off, 44 Main Street.

10 AM to 7 PM - Sara’s Summer Sidewalk Sale Spring & Summer apparel, accessories, & jewelry will be an additional 50% off the SALE price! Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach Street 10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket A few island women went whaling with their husbands; others stayed & got involved in astronomy, women’s suffrage, Abolitionist movement...

Hear their stories. Meet at corner of Centre & Broad sts. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; & Kids $10. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

10:30 AM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town Pedal thru town center & around various historical locations. We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles & passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or call 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 10:30 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket that they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mile, 80 minute walking tour. For ages 13 and up. $20 Adults & $15 Seniors (65+) & Teens. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet on the corner of Main Street & Centre Street, in front of the bank. Gathers at 10:20 am. 508-332-0953 11 AM - Nantucket Atheneum Dance Fest Free Kids’ Program Tyler Angle and members of the Dance Festival company offer a dance program for children ages 5 and up. Held at Nantucket High School Auditorium, 10 Surfside Road.

11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open for the 2015 Season The Fire Hose Cart House, The Greater Light, Old Mill, and the Oldest House open for the season weather permitting.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 11:30 AM - “The Fish Girl” and “The Dancing Princesses” Adaptations of 2 classic tales presented by the Young Actors Theater Company. Student-created, family-friendly performance— a great way to introduce children to the art of live performance and storytelling. Tickets $7 The Dreamland’s Main Teater, 17 South Water St. 12 to 1:30 PM - Tie Dye Clinic Our ever popular make your own Tie Dye shirt activity returns for yet another summer. $5 for all materials; $2 if you bring your own white tee shirt held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 1 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket On this tour, hear about the founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck & the impact of Quakerism, whaling, effects of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20; teens & seniors $15; Kids $10. continued on page 27

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Summertime Beers from page 11

Melegueta pepper, is a rare African pepper, which is more closely related to cardamom than pepper. Its flavor profile is crisp and tangy with refreshing lemon peel and a hint of pepper. The balance of the bright citrus, hops & pepper spice create a lively brew that’s perfect on any summer day.

Another refreshing summer beer beverage is a Shandy. This is beer combined with a little something extra, perhaps a soft drink, but most commonly lemonade. When you order your sandwiches to take to the Steps Beach from Something Natural, be sure to pick up a couple bottles of their new lemonade to add to your beer and try this combination. If you prefer a little spritz, carbonated lemonade such as San Pellegrino Limonata, would be perfect. Barritts Ginger Beer or regular Ginger Ale is also an option to create a libation that is not quite so moody as a Dark and Stormy. The amount of each ingredient is adjusted to taste, but typically blended half-and-half and served in a pint glass. The concept of a Shandy is that it is light and refreshing, hoping to quench your thirst after an afternoon of trimming your garden, yet low enough in alcohol that you don’t need an afternoon nap.

Why go through the trouble of making your own shandy, however, when you can purchase one already perfectly mixed for you? Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy is a limited release (read summer seasonal) made from Weiss beer with natural lemonade flavor. The 5th generation brewery is located in the middle of Wisconsin. The tale of how they created their shandy is that once upon a time, thousands of cyclists pedaled into their tavern. Afraid they would run out of beer, they mixed the last of it with lemonade as it was the only thing on hand. The cyclists loved it and hence their shandy was born.

Another variation on the shandy is to use grapefruit juice instead of lemonade. Leinenkugel calls their rendition of this simply Grapefruit Shandy.

Nantucket’s Cisco Brewers has their version on tap this summer as a test batch and hopefully will be bottling it this fall. Always creative with what they name their beers, this one is called Gripa. Get it? Grapefruit + IPA. IPA stands for India Pale Ale, which is a complex, hoppy and bitter style beer and the type of beer used for this modified shandy. The tart freshness and acidity

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IRELAND GALLERIES Artist Lorene Ireland

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Nantucket is much more than beautiful beaches and sailboats. One day at a time, author Amy Jenness offers up quirky and fascinating stories of the people and events that shaped this remote island. On August 11, 1841, Frederick Douglass made his first antislavery speech at the Nantucket Atheneum. The Great Fire of July 13, 1846, devastated the island, forcing residents to rebuild what they lost. On December 5, 1981, a nor'easter stranded nearly two thousand visitors and forced seventeen pilot whales to come ashore.

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Fried Nantucket Bay Scallops • Clam Chowder Fried Clams • Fish & Chips • Lobster Rolls Lobster Salad • Shrimp

Fisherman’s Platter: clams, shrimp, cod, fries & slaw $23.95!

OUR OMELET BAR IS OPEN! Saturday & Sunday from 8-11:30am; also available to go Over 15 toppings and fillings for you to choose from, and our chef will flip your omelet. Served with fruit and home fries for only $10.95.

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Trek is around here somewhere, even if it has been tossed into the bushes off of the Polpis Road. Moreover, even in the summer, Nantucket has a relatively small amount of people (compared to other islands, like Manhattan or Martha’s Vineyard). No one, not even a bike thief or a hedge fund manger, can stay anonymous for long. A boyfriend, a daughter, or even a roommate will notice when there is a new Trek in the front yard.

More to the point, Nantucket is a state of mind.

When people move here, whether for a week, a summer, or for a lifetime, they are moving to a small town in the big ocean. They are leaving places where they have to key the security code in within the first fifteen seconds of returning home and moving to a place where you don’t (or can’t) lock the front door. In the rest of the world, you assume that anyone could rob, beat, or steal from you at any moment. Out here, we want to assume that people are better than that. If I get up from my blanket on the beach, nobody is going to pilfer my cooler, steal my thin wallet, or take my shoes. Most beaches on the island have collections of flip-flops and sneakers right near the entrance; who would think to steal our shoes? Who would think that our shoes might be stolen?

The better angels of our nature come here for quiet walks in the moors and some boogie boarding off of Cisco. They help fund the hospital, build the Boy’s and Girl’s Club, and protect hundreds of acres from development. They leave purses alone in con-

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vertibles, decorate the Christmas trees on Main Street, and drop their change into the tip jars, even if they only bought a muffin. In short, they want to believe the best in everyone, with the hope that if we believe hard enough, it may even become true.

The Angels have been to Stone Beach on the South Shore. In the recent past, one of them put up a bird house sized library: The Little Free Library.

Inside, twenty books or so books wait for a hand to pick one up and bring it down to the surf with the blanket and the umbrella. Now, I am not going to grab The Madwoman in the Volvo or Pride and Prejudice and Zombies for my beach reading, but someone else might. Moreover, the Angels are handy with power tools. They created a six person bench out of a log, sanded it, and varnished it to a high gloss. The bench makes no one richer, but it makes everybody better. You can pick up a copy of A Prayer for Owen Meany and get a hundred pages in without getting your sandwich sandy.

The police, with their cold and sober view of human nature, would caution you to lock your doors, keep your keys with you, and keep your eyes on your flip flops. The island, they say, is full of the same sorts of people that you would find in Fall River, New Bedford, or Boston. Bad people do bad things out here, just as they do everywhere. They may be right, but I hope they aren’t. I would rather expect everyone to be honest than to suspect everyone of being a thief. Unfortunately, I may suffer for my optimism by losing a bike from a bike rack. I will continue to hope that the black and silver Trek will be returned by some well-meaning soul who needed a ride home.

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If you are wondering what happened to the two stores that used to stand in what is now an empty lot on Easy Street, have no fear, Scrub Oak and The Antiques Depot have found new homes! You can now find Scrub Oak in a larger location at 10 Straight Wharf.

The airy, two story building lends itself to owner Sarah Ellis’s creative and eclectic collection of items and allows her more freedom to display her wares. Garden lanterns and colorful chairs decorate the small courtyard and welcome you into the shop.

Kites in the shape of ships lazily dance in the breeze, suspended from the high ceilings. The walls are adorned with beautiful artwork, and glass cases hold a unique collection of jewelry. There are gauzy throws and soft linens draped about, and stacks of colorful sunhats to keep you cool. Venture up the stairs and you’ll find a carefully curated collection of women’s clothing, shoes, and gorgeous handwoven purses and bags.

Scrub Oak is the first place I go to when looking for a unique greeting card, so I was happy to discover that the “teal room� from the old location still exists, with a quirky selection of greeting cards, paper goods, and toys you won’t find anywhere else. I am a sucker for a good card, and picked up two on my trip in.

Scrub Oak is a delight to peruse through, with a vibrant and fun collection of items you won’t find in other Nantucket stores.

The day I was there a woman was finishing up at the cash register, then decided to have one more look around. She ended up making another purchase, and said she might be back later for more! There is always something new to discover, and the helpful staff is always on hand to answer any questions.

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For more of a twist on a refreshing beer concoction, try the addition of a fruit based cordial to a lager. A cordial is when you have concentrated fruit syrup that is added to a distilled spirit. This is how Triple Eight Distillery produces their flavored vodkas. For their blueberry vodka, they use all natural ingredients to create a highly concentrated extract made from Maine blueberries. This is then blended with the vodka to create the final product. This allows you to see the color of the fruit and taste more of it than if the flavor components were produced artificially. Pour a ‘floater’ of the blueberry vodka on top of their Grey Lady Belgium style wheat beer and you have yourself a Blue Haired Lady. The richness of the beer, which is still considered lighter than a Hefeweizen, helps to keep the floater on top as you sip into the afternoon.

As the summer days continue (and get a bit hotter), these tasty beverages may be a touch lighter in weight but are no less flavorful. Whether you are grilling at 40th Pole on Sunday afternoon or just finished a long run out to Madaket and back, these beer concoctions will be sure to satisfy your summer thirst.

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1 to 2 PM - Free Greenhouse Tour Visit the impressive house where our tomatoes are grown, marvel in the simple beauty of the organic salad greens and savor the smells in our herb greenhouse. Meet in front of the market and wear comfortable shoes. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road.

1 to 2 PM - Sherlock Holmes Movies “Shoscombe Old Place” Showing at Saltmarsh Center, 81 Washington St. Call 508-228-4490 or sign up at front desk!

1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $45. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

1:30 PM - Brother Jake Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 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 Street.

Fridays: Lighthouses & Signal Flags. Free with museum admission or NHA membership.

2 PM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town & Cisco Brewery Pedal thru town center, around historical locations & out to Cisco Brewery. We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles, & passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience.

Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St.

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2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island.

Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket.

Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 3 to 5 PM - Apres la Plage at Fifty-Six Enjoy snacks & light menu items with summery cocktails in the peaceful garden & back patio of Fifty-Six Union, 56 Union St. 508-228-6135 3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at Jetties Beach Bar Oysters, clams, & shrimp for $1 ea at The Jetties, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $45. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

4:30 PM - Lance Mountain Party Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven on a ghostly adventure.

Learn what to look for & how to become a Ghost Hunter. The ghost hunt is educational, exciting and lots of fun. Adults, 65+ & Teens $15, Children $10. Reservations Required 508257-4586. All kids must be accompanied by adult.

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5 to 5:45 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Tasting of 8 wines, incl our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking Cisco Brewers Courtyard. Learn how we make great wine. $25 or $40 with a cheese plate. Reservations recommended: 415-548-0374; wineguy@ciscobrewers.com 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.

6 to 7 PM - Karaoke with Kai Karaoke with Kai at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. Free Event 6 to 7:20 PM - Dance Party Skate Night Public skate. $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 rentals. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

6 to 8 PM - Artist Reception David Hostetler & Art Werger Artist Reception, Face Off - David Hostetler and Art Werger including Mezzotints, Aguatints & Sculpture. Show continues Until July 30th. Held at Hostetler Gallery, 42 Centre Street. 508-228-5152 6 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket Atheneum Dance Festival Performance Dance stars from New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre and the Miami City Ballet perform classical ballet from Swan Lake and the Four Seasons as well as pieces from a contemporary Bolero, the unusual Qual per Ignato Calle choreographed by Troy Schumacher and Stevens Suite, a world premiere from choreographer Justin Peck. Nantucket High School Auditorium, 10 Surfisde Road. nantucketatheneum.org 6 to 9 PM - Bari Leigh Performs Live Southern Rock artist, Bari Leigh, will perform pop, country, blues, and soul at Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant at 4 Bathing Beach Road.

6 to 9 PM - Opening Reception at Robert Foster Fine Art Art Opening Reception featuring Elizabeth Congdon. See her show through August 5th at Robert Foster Fine Art Gallery, 8 India Street 6 to 9 PM - Artist Reception: Woodcuts of John Carruthers Artist Reception showing the beautifully details woodcuts of John Carruthers held at Scrub Oak, 10 Straight Wharf. Showing until August 7.

508-228-2458 6 to 10 PM - Carnival The Carnival is in town! Rides, games & prizes, cotton candy, fried dough & more! Tom Never Fairgrounds now until August 1st.

6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and witness a beautiful island sunset.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Daily trip time may change with the setting sun) 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watching the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $55. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7:30 to 9 PM - Off Shore Blues Band Plays Live Local favorite at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at “The Hub,” Main & Federal sts. $20, 65+ & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8:30 PM - Free Friday Night Flicks: TBA Enjoy a weekly fun movie at Children’s Beach on our brand new projection screen. Chosen by audience. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route The Original Nantucket Ghost walk begun in 1998, Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations.

Led by the original guide, it is 1 mile long and lasts 80 min. $20. Adults, $15 for 65+ & Teens and $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by the bank. Arrive 10 min. early. 508-332-0953 9 to 10:30 PM - Stargazing Night Join Maria Mitchell’s astronomers for a tour of the starry sky at Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting. $10.

10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Video Dance Party DJ Video Dance Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street

SATURDAY, JULY 25 7:50 AM - Birding Field Trip Birding Field Trip with Linda Loring Nature Foundation trips led by experienced ornithologist Vern Laux; destination depends on season and weather. Meet at 110 Eel Point Road for a 8 am departure. Bring binoculars. $10 (Free for LLNF Members). 508-325-0873 continued on page 34

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Magic in ‘Sconset from page 3

Big Night. The founders wanted to run and re-energize On the Isle after the centennial celebration show that Carl directed at the Casino the year before.

“Everyone who was involved wanted more opportunities to act and perform.

These feelings all of course, stemmed from the desire to keep the historic legacy of the Actor's Colony alive and thriving,” explained Kathi Loughlin, current president of On the Isle.

Schmehl, who is the Creative Director of the event division of Shackman Associates in New York, is also the Artistic Director of On the Isle. He says, “what makes our production different from, say the White Heron or Theatre Workshop, is that we are not specific—we will not just put on plays, we make movies, silent ones even [originally] filmed in 'Sconset it 1919. It was called "The Sinners" starring Alice Brady and James L. Crane, as well as musicals in addition to the theatre pieces,” “we strive to keep the Actors/Artist Colony alive by creating a theatrical experience for all island-goers to enjoy.”

Every summer, On the Isle produces plays, musical theater, children's performances, and theatrical events in the 'Sconset Casino using local talent from the ages of eight to eighty. As Loughlin says, “magic happens when we come together to create and perform.”

Over the years, On the Isle has produced Pirates of Penzance, The Music Man, Cinderella, The Dining Room, The Actor's Nightmare, Up in the Rafters, Nunsense, as well as many children's shows and theatrical events. “We’ve grown over the years, becoming more professional, as well as trying to expand the organization during the season and even the shoulder season” says Loughlin. She also mentions, “the Casino and the community have helped build On the Isle up to where it is today really creating ethos out in ‘Sconset.”

Schmehl, whose role is selecting which plays to perform, also enjoys the search for cast members, “last year when we did Cinderella we actually went to the Stop and Shop and found our Prince Charming!” This year there are 34 members of the cast and 28 members of a Greek Gospel choir directed by Donna Cribari. Schmehl says, “there is a core group of people that come out continued on page 32

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every year and participate, but we do like to include everyone” he says.

Crew member and daughter of Kathi Loughlin, Hannah Loughlin, says “the thing that keeps me coming year after year to the productions isn’t persuasion from my mom, but the fact that I can interact with people much older and younger than me who are part of my community.”

Summer resident Daphne McCarthy says, “music brought me to On the Isle. It gathers people together. It is always amazing to see someone pull something out in a character. Carl Schmehl is the glue that keeps us together and makes us shine.”

From the very first play in 1999, there has been a change in who predominantly participates in On the Isle productions. In the beginning it was mostly ‘Sconset residents who were involved. Loughlin and Schmehl agree that over the years it has begun to have a nice mix of 50/50 between the ‘Sconset community and folks of other towns extending as far as Madaket.

Many people, whether they are here summers or year-round, rave about On the Isle, “of course, it's the community coming together every summer and it is so much fun. It includes so many of us of every age.” Betsy Smith, year-round resident of Nantucket adds. Many people have worked with On the Isle for many, many years, starting as children themselves, and then their children and grandchildren.

From aspiring actors to professionals, the On the Isle organization is “more of a community building piece than it is about theatre,” Loughlin explained. “The coming together and performing of people from ages eight to eighty is truly amazing to see. We have a fifteen-year-old producer telling an eighty-year-old woman what to do!” she laughs. “It is good to give kids theatrical experience at such a young age because some of them actually do aspire to be actors or actresses in the theatre business. It just touches my heart to see how hard everyone is working towards this production. The feeling of going back to nostalgic moments is what people crave when putting on these plays,” Loughlin emphatically stated. 'Sconset was a magnet for many very famous actors of the stage and screen at the turn of the century. continued on page 33

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“The historic quality of the Casino and the ‘Sconset community is something I cherish as I feel it is my job to carry these traditions on—as long as it is my job, I will enjoy passing this on to the next generations, as well as watch people discover the unbelievable charm of ‘Sconset.�

The most recent production of On the Isle is The Trip to Bountiful which is being performed in the Sconset Casino, 13 New Street, this Monday, July 27 through Thursday, July 30. Curtain time is 8 pm. Tickets are $25 for general admission can be purchased at ontheisle.org The play was written by Horton Foote and was performed on Broadway and on film by Geraldine Page.

It is an American classic about a woman nearing the end of her life who dreams of seeing her home of Bountiful just one more time.

Loughlin, along with each and every member of the production would “love peoLeft to right back row: Barbara Bispham, Ginnie Chambers, Jeanne Dick- ple to come see inson, Carey DiPietro, Anne Iuliano, and Debbie Belichick. Seated left to us and buy tickright: Beverly Hall, Nancy Broll, Polly Miller, and Daphne McCarthy. ets—we have (Missing from the photo are Betsy Smith and Louise Strasenburgh) had a sold out show almost every year we have done this, and I don’t expect any different this year� Loughlin adds. “Delighting the community and giving people the opportunity to come together is what we aspire do as we honor and preserve the old Actors Colony of ‘Sconset.�

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8 to 11:30 AM - Omelet Bar at Easy Street Cantina Over 15 toppings and fillings for you to choose from, and our chef will flip your omelet. Served with fruit and home fries for only $10.95. Also available to go. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad St. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour with Shearwater Cruise Nantucket Harbor & learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era; see landmarks from that time. Coffee+a gift incl. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy Join Aquarium staff as they feed hungry creatures at the Aquarium. $10.

Limited to 15, pre-registration required: 508-228-9198.

9:30 to 10 AM - Meet the Animals for Ages 4-12 See & touch animals. Pre-registration required: 508-228-9198. $10.

9:30 AM to 8 PM - Where’s Waldo Local Collect stamps & signatures in a Find Waldo Passport for coupons & a prize drawn 7/31 at a party at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 to 11 AM - Book Signing with Daniel Markey Author Daniel Markey will sign copies of “No Exit from Pakistan” at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 6 PM - Trunk Show - Katherine Hooker London Shop summer and fall 2015 ready to wear Collections by Katherine Hooker. Held at Johnston’s Cashmere, 4 Federal St. 508 228 5450 10 AM to 6 PM - 70% off in Style Paris

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This week visit our Bargain Basement -- "the chicest basement in Nantucket" with 70% off, 44 Main Street.

10 AM to 7 PM - Sara’s Summer Sidewalk Sale Spring & Summer apparel, accessories, & jewelry will be an additional 50% off the SALE price! Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach Street 10:30 AM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town Pedal thru town center & around various historical locations. We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles & passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or call 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mi, 90 min historic walk thru the beautiful village of Siasconset. $20; $15 for 65+ and teens, $5 for 7-12. Cash only. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington Street for 20 minute ride to Siasconset. Meet guide at rotary bulletin board. 508-332-0953.

11 to 11:50 AM - Free Yoga for Kids in Grades 1-5 Beginner’s yoga class for children grades K-3. Mats provided. Limited to first 15 children. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 11 AM to 2 PM - Meet May Lindstrom at Follain Meet former model, former chef, current skincare entrepreneur May Lindstrom in-person, and learn about the best rituals and ingredients for your skin. Follain, 9 South Beach Street 11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open for the 2015 Season The Fire Hose Cart House, The Greater Light, Old Mill, and the Oldest House open for the season weather permitting.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 11:30 AM - Brunch with a Free Squeeze Good Food, Good Spirits, Good Company! Brunch with a Free Squeeze!

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1 PM - Free Fun and Games Water balloon Catch with Kai at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $45. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

1:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

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 Street. Saturdays: Sailors Valentines & U’u War Clubs.

Free with museum admission or NHA membership.

2 PM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town & Cisco Brewery Pedal thru town center, around historical locations & out to Cisco Brewery. We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles, & passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket.

Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 3 PM - Free Fun and Games Hole in the Cup at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. t 3 to 5 PM - Apres la Plage at Fifty-Six Enjoy snacks & light menu items with summery cocktails in the peaceful garden & back patio of Fifty-Six Union, 56 Union St. 508-228-6135 3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at Jetties Beach Bar Oysters, clams, & shrimp for $1 ea at The Jetties, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 PM - Fun and Games Posterior Pop at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. Free Event 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $45. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

4:30 PM - Polka Dan’s Beetbox Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 PM - Spirit & Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex: A Walking Play One-woman play depicting the lives of Capt. George Pollard, Jr., First Mate Owen Chase & Cabin Boy Thomas Nickerson & their harrowing experiences on whaleship Essex. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

Meet at Whaling Musem, 13 Broad St. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; Kids $10.

5 to 5:45 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Tasting of 8 wines, incl our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking Cisco Brewers Courtyard. Learn how we make great wine. $25 or $40 with a cheese plate. Reservations recommended: 415-548-0374; wineguy@ciscobrewers.com 5 to 7 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live Timbukblues Performs Live at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St. 6 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket Atheneum Dance Festival Performance Dance stars from New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre and the Miami City Ballet perform classical ballet from Swan Lake and the Four Seasons as well as pieces from a contemporary Bolero choreographed Alexei Ratmansky, the unusual Qual per Ignato Calle choreographed by Troy Schumacher and Stevens Suite, a world premiere from choreographer Justin Peck. Nantucket High School Auditorium, 10 Surfisde Road. nantucketatheneum.org 6 to 9 PM - Vine Brothers Performs Live Live music at Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant at 4 Bathing Beach Road.

6 to 10 PM - Carnival The Carnival is in town! Rides, games & prizes, cotton candy, fried dough & more! Tom Never Fairgrounds now until August 1st.

6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and witness a beautiful island sunset.

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time may change with the setting sun) 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watching the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $55. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7 PM - “Gravedigger’s Tale” Presented by White Heron Theatre and Folger Theatre: a one-man interactive show performed in the Samuel Owen Gallery, 46 Centre Street.

Free performance; donations accepted.

8 to 10 PM - Earth Got the Blues Performs Live Live music at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street 8:30 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Reservations required: 508-257-4586Meet at “The Hub,” Main & Federal sts. $20, 65+ & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route The Original Nantucket Ghost walk begun in 1998, Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations.

Led by the original guide, it is 1 mile long and lasts 80 min. $20. Adults, $15 for 65+ & Teens and $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by the bank. Arrive 10 min. early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Brian DJ Brian at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street

SUNDAY, JULY 26 8 to 9 AM - Meditation Mindful Meditation with Brendon Jellison at Children’s Beach Bandstand, Harbor View Way. Free Event.

8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Thar She Blows! Guaranteed Sightings on this thrilling offshore adventure! Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

8 to 11:30 AM - Omelet Bar at Easy Street Cantina Over 15 toppings and fillings for you to choose from, and our chef will flip your omelet. Served with fruit and home fries for only $10.95. Also available to go. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad St. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour with Shearwater Cruise Nantucket Harbor & learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era; see landmarks from that time. Coffee+a gift incl. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9:30 AM to 8 PM - Where’s Waldo Local Collect stamps & signatures in a Find Waldo Passport for coupons & a prize drawn 7/31 at a party at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 6 PM - Sara’s Summer Sidewalk Sale Spring & Summer apparel, accessories, & jewelry will be an additional 50% off the SALE price! Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach Street 10 AM to 6 PM - Trunk Show - Katherine Hooker London Shop summer and fall 2015 ready to wear Collections by Katherine Hooker. Held at Johnston’s Cashmere, 4 Federal St. 508 228 5450 10 AM to 6 PM - 70% off in Style Paris This week visit our Bargain Basement -- "the chicest basement in Nantucket" with 70% off, 44 Main Street.

10:30 AM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town Pedal thru town center & around various historical locations. We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles & passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or call 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 10:30 AM to 3 PM - Sunday Brunch Eggs Benny, our Famous Bloody Mary’s & a view of the Golf Course!

Held at The Restaurant at Miacomet, 12 West Miacomet Road!

11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open for the 2015 Season The Fire Hose Cart House, The Greater Light, Old Mill, and the Oldest House open for the season weather permitting.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. continued on page 39

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11:30 AM - Brunch with a Free Squeeze Good Food, Good Spirits, Good Company! Brunch with a Free Squeeze!

Held at The Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street!

1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $45. 508228-5585. 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 Street. Sundays: Whaleboats & Whale Stamps. Free with museum admission or NHA membership.

2 PM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town & Cisco Brewery Pedal thru town center, around historical locations & out to Cisco Brewery. We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles, & passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket.

Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 3 to 5 PM - Apres la Plage at Fifty-Six Enjoy snacks & light menu items with summery cocktails in the peaceful garden & back patio of Fifty-Six Union, 56 Union St. 508-228-6135 3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at Jetties Beach Bar Oysters, clams, & shrimp for $1 ea at The Jetties, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 3:30 PM - Earth Got the Blues Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

4 PM - Met Live Summer Encores: La Fill Du Regiment Laurent Pelly’s hilarious new production, called “the operatic show of the season” by The Times of London, features Natalie Dessay’s fearless coloratura and impeccable comic timing and Juan Diego Flórez’s remarkable musicality—complete with the famous nine high Cs. Dreamland Main Theatre, 17 South Water St. Child/Senior $18 & Adult $20 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor

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Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $45. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

5 to 7 PM - Evening at the Whaling Museum A special late-night screening of Nantucket, a film by Ric Burns, at 5:30 pm at The Whaling Museum 13 Broad St. Adults $10 & Ages 6-17 $5.

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

6 to 7:15 PM - Free Sunday Night Band Concerts At Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. Food & beverages sold at Children’s Cafe. This week: Yellow Red 6 to 9 PM - Julia Newman Performs Live Live music at Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant at 4 Bathing Beach Road.

6 to 10 PM - Carnival The Carnival is in town! Rides, games & prizes, cotton candy, fried dough & more! Tom Never Fairgrounds now until August 1st.

6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and witness a beautiful island sunset.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Daily trip time may change with the setting sun) 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watching the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $55. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at “The Hub,” Main & Federal sts. $20, 65+ & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route 1-1/3 Mile, 90 min. walk featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House & 2 haunted hotels. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 age 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by the bank, at 8:20pm.

10 to 1 PM - Annual Summer Contest Karaoke Karaoke Summer Long Contest. The finals are on Labor Day Weekend with over $2000 in cash prizes! Held at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. continued on page 40

Non-P Film & Per Per Nantucket’s N on-Prrofit Film on-P erfor forming for ming Arts Center

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Friday 7/24 at 11:30 AM The Fish Girl followed by The Dancing Princesses

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MONDAY, JULY 27 7 to 8 AM - Yoga on the Bandstand Yoga with Bettina Broer, held at Children’s Beach Bandstand, Harbor View Way. Fee charged/class 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street & 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary down streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank . Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour with Shearwater Cruise Nantucket Harbor & learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era; see landmarks from that time. Coffee+a gift incl. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy Join Aquarium staff as they feed hungry creatures at the Aquarium. $10.

Limited to 15, pre-registration required: 508-228-9198.

9 to 10 AM - Free Greenhouse Tour Start your day with a breakfast sandwich & a walking tour of the greenhouse. Visit the impressive house where our tomatoes are grown, marvel in the simple beauty of the organic salad greens, & savor the smells in our herb greenhouse. Meet in front of the market and wear comfortable shoes. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road.

9 AM to 12:30 PM - Children’s Creative Movement Children’s Creative Movement on the bandstand with Marjory Trott, held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. Fee charged/class 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters Before the museum opens, see the animals eat. $10. Pre-registration required: 508.228.9198.

9:30 AM to 8 PM - Where’s Waldo Local Collect stamps & signatures in a Find Waldo Passport for coupons & a prize drawn 7/31 at a party at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. 10 AM - Nature Walk Free Guided Nature Walks for the whole family at UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station, 180 Polpis Rd. Other times by appt: 508-228-5268

July 23 - 29, 2015

10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10 AM to 6 PM - Trunk Show - Katherine Hooker London Shop summer and fall 2015 ready to wear Collections by Katherine Hooker. Held at Johnston’s Cashmere, 4 Federal St. 508 228 5450 10:30 AM - Lighthouse Walk: Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse. Hear tales of pirates, shipwrecks, & mysterious ghost ships. Meet at The Nantucket Hotel, at 77 Easton St. $20; 65+ & Teens $15 & Kids $10. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586.

10:30 AM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town Pedal thru town center & around various historical locations. We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles & passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or call 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 10:30 AM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Led by 3x runner-up of Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll tells the story of “the most important small town in American History.” $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12 Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 5 min early. 508-332-0953 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - SuperKids Program Skits, games, stories, prizes for Children 5-11 years old. Held at Jetties Beach, 4 Bathing Beach Road. Rain site will be at Summer Street Church. 508-228-4930 11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open for the 2015 Season The Fire Hose Cart House, The Greater Light, Old Mill, and the Oldest House open for the season weather permitting. continued on page 42

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Tragedy in the Fog from page 6

During the wait, ABC Radio Network news commentator Edward P. Morgan, based in New York City, broadcast a professional account of the collision, not telling listeners that his 14-year-old daughter had been aboard Andrea Doria and was feared dead. He did not know that Linda Morgan, who was soon labeled the “miracle girl” because she survived being thrown from her bed on the Andrea Doria onto the deck of the Stockholm, was alive. The following night, after learning the good news, his emotional broadcast became one of the more memorable in radio news history.

Among Andrea Doria’s passengers were Hollywood actress Ruth Roman and her three-year-old son, Richard. In the 1950 film Three Secrets, Roman had portrayed a distraught mother waiting to learn whether or not her child had survived a plane crash. Her son and she were separated from each other during the collision and evacuation. Rescued, Roman had to wait to learn her child's fate which resulted in a media frenzy for photos as she waited at the pier in New York City for her child's safe arrival aboard one of the rescue ships. Actress Betsy Drake, wife of movie star Cary Grant, also escaped from the sinking liner, as did Philadelphia mayor Richardson Dilworth and songwriter Mike Stoller (of the team Leiber and Stoller).

Assisted by the American Red Cross and news photographers, the frantic parents of four-year-old Norma Di Sandro learned that their injured daughter had been airlifted from the Stockholm to a hospital in Boston, where the previously unidentified little girl had undergone surgery for a fractured skull.

They drove all night from New York to Boston, with police escorts provided to their convoy in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. When they arrived, the child was still unconscious and the doctors said all that could be done was wait to see if she woke up. The little girl never regained consciousness, and succumbed to her injuries.

At 10:09 a.m. on July 26, the Andrea Doria sank into the Atlantic. The collision remains the worst maritime disaster to occur in United States waters since the sinking of the SS Eastland in 1915. An out-of-court settlement agreement between the two shipping companies has kept the cause under wraps, but historians believe that both ship captains made errors using their radar, which resulted in the collision.

Fresh Baked Pastries Donuts Made Fresh on Site Full Breakfast Served All Day Fresh Fried Clams Grilled Mahi Mahi Basil Chicken Salad Chicken Nuggets • Sandwiches Soft Serv Ice Cream

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Great Food • Affordable Beach-Front Dining • Covered Porch or Patio Seating • Fantastic View

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Open daily, 8am-8pm

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11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket On this tour, hear about the founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck & the impact of Quakerism, whaling, effects of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20; teens & seniors $15; Kids $10.

1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $45. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Call for additional skating sessions. Backus Lane. nantucketice.org 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 Street. Mondays: Whale Mobiles & Whirligigs. Free with museum admission or NHA membership.

2 PM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town & Cisco Brewery Pedal thru town center, around historical locations & out to Cisco Brewery. We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles, & passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket.

Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 3 to 5 PM - Apres la Plage at Fifty-Six Enjoy snacks & light menu items with summery cocktails in the peaceful garden & back patio of Fifty-Six Union, 56 Union St. 508-228-6135 3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at Jetties Beach Bar Oysters, clams, & shrimp for $1 ea at The Jetties, 4 Bathing Beach Rd.

July 23 - 29, 2015

4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $45. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

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

5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven on a ghostly adventure. Learn what to look for & how to become a Ghost Hunter. The ghost hunt is educational, exciting and lots of fun. Adults, 65+ & Teens $15, Children $10. Reservations Required 508-257-4586. All kids must be accompanied by adult.

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

5:30 to 6:30 PM - Meet The Artists: The KDM Trio The trio will discuss and play excerpts from the program of their July 28 concert. Presented by Nantucket Musical Arts Society at The Nantucket Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street.

6 to 7:30 PM - Free Drum Circle with Gary Drum Circle with Gary held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 6 to 9 PM - Jeff Ross Performs Live Live music at Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant at 4 Bathing Beach Road.

6 to 10 PM - Carnival The Carnival is in town! Rides, games & prizes, cotton candy, fried dough & more! Tom Never Fairgrounds now until August 1st.

6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and witness a beautiful island sunset.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Daily trip time may change with the setting sun) 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watching the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $55. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. continued on page 43

All American, old-fashioned favorites!

Bartlett’s Farm is at 21 Old South Wharf with farm-grown produce, sandwiches, snacks, drinks, pastries, coffee & more!

Open from 9am-6pm every day www.bartlettsfarm.com

Souza’s Seafood “Fresh Off the Boat!”

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

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7 to 9 PM - Summer Sunset Series A very special sunset performance by Audio Architechs DJs as they perform on the Whaling Museum’s gorgeous rooftop terrace. Stunning views of sunset on Nantucket Harbor and an evening of unforgettable music. $20, includes light bites. Cash bar available. nha.org/tickets 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at “The Hub,” Main & Federal sts. $20, 65+ & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8 PM - “The Trip to Bountiful” Performed by On the Isle This classic American play by Horton Foote will be performed at the Sconset Casino, 13 New Street, by On the Isle Theatre Company. Tickets $25 at ontheisle.org.

8 to 9:15 PM - Free Author Talk by Deborah Cramer Each year, Red Knots, sandpipers weighing no more than a cup of coffee cup, fly near miraculous 19,000 miles from the tip of South America to their nesting grounds in the Arctic and back. This bird, newly listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, will likely face extinction.

The Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route The Original Nantucket Ghost walk begun in 1998, Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations.

Led by the original guide, it is 1 mile long and lasts 80 min. $20. Adults, $15 for 65+ & Teens and $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by the bank. Arrive 10 min. early. 508-332-0953 9 to 10:30 PM - Stargazing Night Join Maria Mitchell’s astronomers for a tour of the starry sky at Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting. $10.

TUESDAY, JULY 28 7 to 8 AM - Yoga on the Bandstand Yoga with Bettina Broer, held at Children’s Beach Bandstand, Harbor View Way. Fee charged/class 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour with Shearwater Cruise Nantucket Harbor & learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era; see landmarks from that time. Coffee+a gift incl. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9 AM - “Become A Pirate Adventure” aboard the Endeavor Join Pirate Robin aboard the Endeavor--hear legends of infamous pirates, learn about pirate life, & become Pirate Hunters. Adventure ends with a search for treasure. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Slip #1015 on Straight Wharf. Reservations: 508-228-5585 9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy Join Aquarium staff as they feed hungry creatures at the Aquarium. $10.

Limited to 15, pre-registration required: 508-228-9198.

9 AM to 12:30 PM - Children’s Creative Movement Children’s Creative Movement on the bandstand with Marjory Trott, held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. Fee charged/class 9 AM to 1 PM - Punched Tin Lanterns Learn the basics of metalworking as you create a pair of punched-tin lanterns. $150 pre-registration required, call 508-228-1894.

9:30 AM to 12 PM - Science Explorers for ages 6-8 Investigate insects using various tools and methods to collect, observe, identify and document the insect diversity at Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Rd. Space limited: register at 508-325-0873. www.llnf.org. $50 (members: $10).

9:30 AM to 8 PM - Where’s Waldo Local Collect stamps & signatures in a Find Waldo Passport for coupons & a prize drawn 7/31 at a party at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. 10 AM - Nature Walk Free Guided Nature Walks for the whole family at UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station, 180 Polpis Rd. Other times by appt: 508-228-5268 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

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10 AM to 6 PM - Trunk Show - Katherine Hooker London Shop summer and fall 2015 ready to wear Collections by Katherine Hooker. Held at Johnston’s Cashmere, 4 Federal St. 508 228 5450 10 AM to 6 PM - 70% off in Style Paris This week visit our Bargain Basement -- "the chicest basement in Nantucket" with 70% off, 44 Main Street.

10:30 AM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town Pedal thru town center & around various historical locations. We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles & passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or call 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 10:30 AM - Lighthouse Walk: Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse. Hear tales of pirates, shipwrecks, & mysterious ghost ships. Meet at The Nantucket Hotel, at 77 Easton St. $20; 65+ & Teens $15 & Kids $10. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586.

10:30 to 11:30 AM - Marker Space for Kids: Build a Salt Water Car The Salt Water Fuel Cell Car is smallest, cheapest & first car to be powered by saltwater. For ages 10+. Registration required: 508-228-1110 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - SuperKids Program Skits, games, stories, prizes for Children 5-11 years old. Held at Jetties Beach, 4 Bathing Beach Road. Rain site will be at Summer Street Church. 508-228-4930 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mi, 90 min historic walk thru the beautiful village of Siasconset. $20; $15 for 65+ and teens, $5 for 7-12. Cash only. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington Street for 20 minute ride to Siasconset. Meet guide at rotary bulletin board. 508-332-0953.

11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open for the 2015 Season The Fire Hose Cart House, The Greater Light, Old Mill, and the Oldest House open for the season weather permitting.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $45. 508228-5585. 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 Street. Tuesdays: Arrowheads & Coral Necklaces Free with museum admission or NHA membership.

2 PM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town & Cisco Brewery Pedal thru town center, around historical locations & out to Cisco Brewery. We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles, & passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2 PM - The Girl Band Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

2 to 4 PM - Free Stitching Gam Bring your needlework project to this informal weekly gathering in the Nantucket Corner at the Whaling Museum. 13 Broad Street.

2 to 4 PM - Marker Space for Teens - Book Safe Need someplace to hide your treasures? Use a discarded book to make a book safe. All tools and materials will be supplied. Free for teens ages 12-18. Held at The Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. Please register at www.nantucketatheneum.org 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket.

Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 3 to 5 PM - Apres la Plage at Fifty-Six Enjoy snacks & light menu items with summery cocktails in the peaceful garden & back patio of Fifty-Six Union, 56 Union St. 508-228-6135 3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at Jetties Beach Bar Oysters, clams, & shrimp for $1 ea at The Jetties, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $45. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. continued on page 60

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Nantucket Dining Guide 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 www.nantucketbakeshop.com Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. Be tempted by our worldfamous almond macaroons and Magees. For breakfast, try our fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, danish, & bagels accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. We bake decorated cakes, fresh fruit tortes, cheesecake, chocolate velvets, and pastries. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! How about an all white meat chicken pie or fresh spinach quiche for a quick supper? Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website.

Open daily; we ship anywhere Small batch cookies from scratch

508-228-5814 2 Broad St., Steamboat Wharf

THE NANTUCKET COOKIE COMPANY offers their freshly baked tempting treats.

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

Brewers Cisco Brewers 508-325-5929 Open Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 6:45pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm 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 wine, and smooth vodka. Take the free shuttle from Visitor Services that starts at 12:30pm, or park in our new lot just past the Brewery on the right. ciscobrewers.com

Clubs & Entertainment Rose & Crown Open daily from 11:30am-1am Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

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! www.theroseandcrown.com

The Bean

508-228-6215 Open at 2 New Locations!

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

Handlebar Café

508-825-5929 15 Washington Street

Welcome to HANDLEBAR - a community space disguised as a coffee shop! We provide an ideal in-town location for you to come and grab a favorite beverage. We serve up quality espresso drinks, freshly made pastries, and healthy snacks. Enjoy your experience with us while surfing the web on our free Wi Fi or conversing with friends. When you’re here

Win a weekend on Nantucket! see page 56 for details

508-228-4554 Daily at 14 Amelia Drive

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 www.annyes.com Drive. We have plenty of parking.

Atlas BBQ & Fish House

508-825-5495 130 Pleasant Street

Open Nightly from 5:30 pm Call in & Pick up!

New, approachable, dynamic, fresh

atlasnantucket.com New, approachable, dynamic, fresh with a focus on the freshest smoked and grilled meats, fish and vegetables. The ATLAS menu features Brandt Gould’s authentic barbecue, grilled whole fish selections and vegetarian options all with bold clean flavors. Everything is made from scratch daily, no corners cut! Open 7 nights a week. NOW with a NEW Takeout Menu: Don’t miss our new New England Clambake ready to pick up & take to your favorite beach.

Bartlett’s Farm

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

Open every day 8-7pm.

Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

www.bartlettsfarm.com 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.

Bartlett’s on the Wharf

508-228-9403 21 Old South Wharf

Open daily 9am-6pm Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

www.bartlettsfarm.com 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!

Centre Street Bistro Weekend Breakfast, Lunch Dinner, closed Tuesdays Outdoor patio dining in season

508-228-8470 29 Centre Street

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite! They serve bountiful weekend breakfast, plus savory lunches and fabulous dinners Monday, Wednesdays-Saturdays (closed Tuesdays). 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

Claudette’s Catering Outdoor dining and catering

Coffee Shops

Open Mon Fri 630am -6pm, Sat & Sun 7am -6pm Coffee, community space, and killer wifi

Light Food & Take-Out Prepared meals to take home, wine, organic foods

Nantucket Bake Shop

Nantucket Cookie Company

you can count on being served by our knowledgable and smiling staff. The Handlebar Cafe brings people together over coffee. Stop in and see us! handlebar.coffee

Annye’s Whole Foods

Bakeries

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508-257-6622 Daily 8am-3pm at Post Office Sq. Siasconset

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

Easy Street Cantina One Nibble & You’re Hooked!

Full Breakfast served all day

508-228-5418 corner of Easy & Broad sts.

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 beerbattered 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 Mon.Sat. 6:30 am to 2 am and Sun. 7:30 am to 2 am. www.EasyStreetCantina.com

Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant

508-228-2279 Daily for Lunch, Buck-a-Shuck, Dinner 4 Bathing Beach Rd. Jetties Beach Restaurant, Bar, & Beach Shop. Live Music Nightly! www.thejetties.com

Come to JETTIES BEACH BAR & RESTAURANT great food, summer cocktails, gorgeous sunsets, and for all the fun you want to have at the beach! Buck-a-Shuck from 3-5 pm. Serving lunch every day from 11:30 to 4, and dinner nightly from 5pm. Bar opens at 11:30 every day. Our Beach Shop rents beach chairs & umbrellas and has all you need for your day at the beach on Nantucket. And, there’s plenty of parking! Open through Labor Day. Call about holding your next event or private party at JETTIES.

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Lemon Press Organic Foods, Superfood Smoothies, Cold Press Juices & More

508-228-3800 29 Centre St

This new island, “grab and go healthy” shop in the heart of downtown makes their products on site. Choices include a variety of organic coffee, freshly pressed cold juices and lemonade, freshly made sandwiches, and superfoods such as smoothies and Raw Bowls. Owners Darya and Rachel are committed to serving their customers healthy and delicious food items that are easy to take to the beach, to the boat, on a picnic, or home to www.lemonpressnantucket.com the family.

Old South Diner/Dragon by the Sea Open daily from 6 am to 10 pm American comfort food & authentic Chinese food

508-325-0100 57 Old South Road

Call OLD SOUTH DINER for fast and delicious takeout for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Under new management with a new menu, their hearty sandwiches are freshly made and filling. They have burgers, hot dogs, quesadillas, and pizza. And they are also Nantucket’s only Chinese Restaurant, DRAGON BY THE SEA, where you can order classic Chinese takeout like Egg Rolls and Dragon Ribs, Fried Rice and Lo Mein, General Tsao’s Chicken and Sweet & Sour Pork, and dozens of authentic Chinese specialties — all made in-house by an authentic Chinese chef! Dine-in, or Take-out. BYOB. Call for delivery to downtown Nantucket! oldsouthdiner.com

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Mon-Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 4-8pm, 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

Sophie T’s Pizza 508-325-6265 M-S 11:30am-9pm; Su 12-8pm 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct, 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. www.sophietspizza.com

Sushi by Yoshi

508-228-1801 2 East Chestnut Street

Daily 11:30am to 9pm Sushi & classic Japanese dishes

A party is not a party without sushi! SUSHI BY YOSHI is open on East Chestnut Street, serving the best sushi and other Japanese delicacies. Stop by their Sushi Bar and sample from their new menu. The varied menu includes Nori Rolls in more than half a dozen varieties, Nigiri Sushi or Sashimi, Futo Maki, Futomake with fish, and more. YOSHI’s California Roll and Dynamite Roll combination makes a terrific lunch or evening snack!

Also available are Dumplings, Noodles, Rice, and Miso Soup. Stop by YOSHI’s at 2 East Chestnut Street, around the corner from the Information Bureau on Federal Street. Call ahead for quick service. BYOB. Find us on FB. www.sushibyyoshi.com

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 Japanese-inspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries. You can dine in the cozy dining room, or order ahead for takeout. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com

Markets Annye’s Whole Foods Complete organic market & prepared meals

508-228-4554 Daily at 14 Amelia Drive

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 naturallyfarmed wines from Italy, France, and California. Try ANNYE’S Culinary Concierge, offering 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 earth-friendly 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. Plenty of parking. www.annyes.com

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Bartlett’s Farm Open every day 8-7pm.

Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

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www.bartlettsfarm.com 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.

Restaurants Arno’s Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant

508-228-7001 Breakfast 9-2, Lunch 11-5, Dinner 5-9 41 Main Street New England Breakfast & Seafood of the Highest Quality at Reasonable Prices

ARNO’S BREAKFAST AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, family owned and operated, is celebrating 56 years at 41 Main Street. Arno’s serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, all well patronized, in its comfortable and casual dining rooms. Breakfast is served from 9 to 2, lunch from 11 to 5, and dinner from 5 to 9. Dinner offers best of season seafood, including oysters, mussels, seafood tacos, flounder, halibut, scallops, swordfish, salmon, and lobster. Please see page 5 for the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Arno’s is also well known for its full service bar, including bar dining. The bar is open from 9am (11am Sunday), serving the best ever Bloody Mary and Mimosa. Great selection of draft beers (8), wines by the glass, specialty cocktails, and liquors. Arno’s is centrally located on the historic downtown cobblestoned Main Street. The restaurant’s huge front windows, with a sunlit and historic brick interior, make for an inviting atmosphere. There is an equally attractive upstairs dining room also overlooking cobblestoned Main Street. From the Boat Basin, Arno’s is just a short walk along the cobblestones of Main Street on the right side. www.arnosnantucket.com

Atlas BBQ & Fish House Open Nightly from 5:30 pm New, approachable, dynamic, fresh

508-825-5495 130 Pleasant Street

New, approachable, dynamic, fresh! Atlas offers an ambiance that you can enjoy with your family on any evening, on date night (first or 200th) or with your greatest friends. An approachable and dynamic atmosphere with focus on the freshest smoked and grilled meats, fish and vegetables. The menu features Brandt Gould’s authentic barbecue, grilled whole fish selections and vegetarian options all with bold clean flavors. Everything is made from scratch daily, no corners cut! Open 7 nights a week. atlasnantucket.com

Black-Eyed Susan’s Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6-10pm Foreign & Domestic Cooking

508-325-0308 10 India Street

Tucked away on India Street, just around the corner from Centre Street, you’ll discover one of the island’s great finds! Part of the neighborhood for 20 years, BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S is a favorite of visitors and locals alike. The dinner menu is inspired by the seasonal market and changes frequently. They also serve hearty breakfasts featuring Huevos Rancheros, Homemade Corned Beef Hash, Buttermilk Pancakes, Sourdough French Toast, and a variety of “Scrambles” and Omelettes. The freshly squeezed orange juice is a real eye-opener! Find out why everyone is raving about BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S! BYOB & no credit cards. www.Black-EyedSusans.com

The Brotherhood of Thieves Open year-round from 11:30 am Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch

508-228-2551 23 Broad Street

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. www.brotherhoodofthieves.com

Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470 Weekend Breakfast, Lunch Dinner, closed Tuesdays 29 Centre Street “Eat and happiness will follow!” www.nantucketbistro.com

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm, is an island favorite! They serve bountiful weekend breakfasts, from 8am to 1 pm; savory lunches Monday, Wednesdays-Saturday from 11:30 to 2pm; and fabulous dinners every evening but Tuesday from 5:30 pm. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. MC and Visa accepted.

Children’s Café Open Daily, 8 am to 8 pm Affordable Beachfront Dining

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.

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

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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.

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 Guiness Battered Fish-n-Chips.

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. www.kittymurtaghs.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

Nabe

“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 www.CrosswindsNantucket.com dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds.

At nabe, Chef Jonathan White uses local and artisan ingredients to produce a variety of classic and creative skillet mac-and-cheese, entree salads, burgers & bites, and fresh local seafood in deliciously innovative dishes. Sushi like no other on Nantucket is created at nabe by an island master! This new eatery and nightspot is Reubin Simantov’s vision: “I found a diamond in the rough, and with a team of experts, I’m shaping it into a beautiful gem for the island restaurant scene... welcome to nabe!” nabeack.com

Dune

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. Join the Mug Club for a personal 20 ounce NIXS mug and half-price apps on Tuesdays & Sundays. Live bands every week. www.NixsNantucket.com

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

20 Broad Street DUNE is open for the season with Chef Michael Getter, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons, in the kitchen! The décor in our three distinct dining rooms is a blend of sophisticated elegance and soothing comfort. Along with our exotic quartzite bar and charming patio we offer an extensive selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, liquors and cordials along with tempting dinner and dessert menus. The ever-changing menu showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats from regional farms and select purveyors. www.DuneNantucket.com

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 Mon.-Sat. 6:30 am to 2 am and Sun. 7:30 am to 2 am.

The Faregrounds Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily Affordable Family Dining

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

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

Fifty-Six Union Open Tues.-Sat. Bar opens at 5, Dinner starts at 5:30 Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff

508-228-6135 56 Union Street

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

FIFTY-SIX UNION has an appealing combination of quality food and fun that will draw you back again and again. FIFTY-SIX serves dinner Tues-Sat from 5:30 pm;. 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. www.fiftysixunion.com

foood for here & there 508-228-4291 Open daily at 6:30am for breakfast, lunch, dinner, & snacks Pizza, Sandwiches, Salads, Burgers, Delivery!

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 St. If you’re in a hurry to get home or to the beach, call ahead with your order. www.fooods.com

Kitty Murtagh’s

508-325-0781

Lunch 11:30-5; Dinner from 5 pm; Sunday Brunch 11:20-2:30 Nantucket’s Only Irish Pub & Restaurant 4 West Creek Road 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

508-228-5031 Serving Lunch, Dinner, Bar menu 10:30am -10pm; Bar open till 1 am A one-of-a-kind addition to the island’s dining scene 31 Easy Street

NIXS Brew Pub Open Daily 11:30am-1am Great pub food, live bands, small batch brews

Old South Diner/Dragon by the Sea Open daily from 6 am to 10 pm American comfort food & authentic Chinese food

508-680-7342 15 So. Water Street

508-325-0100 57 Old South Road

oldsouthdiner.com OLD SOUTH DINER has something for everyone! Bring the whole family and feast on their finger foods, burgers and hot dogs, quesadillas, wraps, and hot and cold subs & sandwiches. They serve more than a dozen specialty pizzas or you can build your own with their 27 toppings. They are also the location of Nantucket’s only Chinese Restaurant, DRAGON BY THE SEA, where you can order classics like Egg Rolls and Dragon Ribs, Fried Rice and Lo Mein, General Tsao’s Chicken and Sweet & Sour Pork, or try their specialties — all made in-house by an authentic Chinese chef! Under new management with a new menu. Dine-in, or Take-out. BYOB. Call for delivery to downtown Nantucket!

Queequegs

508-325-0992 Brunch Daily 11am-3pm. Dinner nightly from 5:30pm. Tree bar open, weather permitting 6 Oak Street The locals’ choice for intimate in-town dining

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

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

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. www.theroseandcrown.com

The Ships Inn

508-228-0040 Dinner Wed-Sun from 5:30pm; Dory Bar open 5 ‘til close 13 Fair Street American Brasserie www.shipsinnnantucket.com 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.

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Mon-Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 4-8pm, 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

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Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265 M-S 11:30am-9pm; Su 12-8pm 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct, 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. www.sophietspizza.com

Sushi by Yoshi 508-228-1801 Daily 11:30am to 9pm. Call for extended weekend hours Sushi & classic Japanese dishes 2 East Chestnut Street A party is not a party without sushi! SUSHI BY YOSHI is open on East Chestnut Street, serving the best sushi and other Japanese delicacies. Stop by their Sushi Bar and sample from their new menu. The varied menu includes Nori Rolls in more than half a dozen varieties, Nigiri Sushi or Sashimi, Futo Maki, Futomake with fish, and more. YOSHI’s California Roll and Dynamite Roll combination makes a terrific lunch or evening snack!

Also available are Dumplings, Noodles, Rice, and Miso Soup. Stop by YOSHI’s at 2 East Chestnut Street, around the corner from the Information Bureau on Federal Street. Call ahead for quick service. BYOB. Find us on FB www.sushibyyoshi.com

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 Japanese-inspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries. You can dine in the cozy dining room, or order ahead for takeout. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com

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

508-228-8768 Bayview Dining at The Wauwinet

Located at The Wauwinet overlooking Nantucket Bay, award-winning TOPPER’S offers one of the most spectacular views on the island. Enjoy a superb prix fixe or a la carte dinner in the intimate dining room or relax outdoors on the casual TOPPER’S Deck.

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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). Now serving brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

Dress is smart casual; reservations recommended. www.toppersrestaurant.com

Town

508-325-TOWN (8696) Brunch Daily 11am to 3pm; 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; 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 Open 9am-6pm with a full selection of seafood Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing

508-228-9140 23 Trotter’s Lane

SOUZA’S SEAFOOD, under the red and white flag on Trotter’s Lane, offers a full line of quality seafoods both fresh and frozen: 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 10 am to 9 pm; Island Delivery #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

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Vol. 45 No. 12 • Our 45th Season!

July 23 - 29, 2015

Featured Restaurant: Arno’s Breakfast & Seafood

56 Years of Fine Food on Main We wandered into Arno’s one morning last week, thinking we’d grab a quick breakfast before going back to work, and discovered why Main Street was so quiet: everyone was in this restaurant! We followed the host into a room filled with people chatting happily in front of plates piled with food. We snagged two seats at the bar, ordered two Red Eyes, and looked over the menu. Eight different big omelettes (eat one Mimosa & Omelette of these for breakfast and you probably won’t need lunch!), five different versions of Eggs Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast... and those are just the main categories! Clearly, this is the place to start your day on Nantucket.

This landmark eatery is one of two restaurants we can think of that have been owned by members of the same family and served people on Nantucket for more than half a century.

Quality is everything at Arno’s, from the organic eggs and coffee to the top shelf liquors. Even the ketchup is organic (and, yes, it does make a difference).

You can taste the freshness of the seafood and the vegetables served here, and portions are very generous. Only the heartiest eaters can finish an entire meal without a little help.

The two driving forces in the kitchen at Arno’s have the expertise of chefs as familiar with fine dining as with pub-style food. Hopeton Bowen brings more than a decade of experience at Galley Beach, and Danovan Whims co-chefs at Arno’s in the evenings after spending his days preparing haute cuisine at another island restaurant.

You can see and taste their talents in the perfectly cooked fish and meats, in the delectable sauces that highten flavors and accenSteamed Mussels

tuate the main ingredients, and in the well-composed dishes.

Arno’s serves food throughout the day, from 9 am to 9 pm. If you’re vacationing on Nantucket from a different time zone or just don’t want to plan your day around your usual schedule, this is one restaurant where you can eat breakfast till 2pm, have lunch till 5pm, and cool off with an Adult Iced Coffee or a Mimosa at any time of day or evening.

Service can make all the difference, and at Arno’s the waitstaff is professional and well-aquainted with the menu. They’re all very good, but count yourself lucky if George is your server. He served us during our dinner last week at Arno’s with warmth, good humor, and efficiency. It took little more than a nod to bring him to our table, and he was helpful in making recommendations.

We predict that Arno’s Steamed Mussels will become a summer favorite at this Main Street eatery. The bright orange morsels peeking out of blue-black shells are fresh and tender and bathed in a savory mixture of white wine, garlic, tomato, and herbs that is more an elixir than a broth. We’d almost go so far as to say that the mussels are an accompaniment to the sauce—it’s that good! We were very glad for the toasty bread provided to soak up every drop.

We also used the bread to finish off the sauce on the Sauteed Calamari. We must admit that we’re a bit tired of fried calamari, and this very different preparation is superb. The sauteed rings are large but still tender, and they are served in a hearty tomato based sauce that is full of flavor: shallots, garlic, cilantro deliciously balanced and not overshadowing the calamari.

We realized there’s a very good reason that Arno’s is called a Breakfast and Seafood Restaurant as we dug into the third seafood appetizer of the evening: a Crab Cake that is a delightfully crunchy top and bottom, moist and full of crabmeat. A chilled cucumber slaw on top is fresh and crisp, and the lemon butter aioli underneath adds a bright, rich flavor.

Arno’s offers five salads that could be starters or a light meal when paired with a bowl of Quahog Chowder or Organic Tomato Soup. The Caprese Salad is a summertime classic and a favorite of ours, and this dish at Arno’s will not disappoint! Thick slices of ripe red and juicy tomatoes alternated with thick slices of creamy white fresh mozzarella are sprinkled with shredded basil and drizzled with a bold balsamic vinegar glaze. We like the special touch of salty kalamata olive slices scattered about the plate.

Caprese Salad

Local Food is Good for You! Our Sweet Corn is grown right on our farm on Bartlett Farm Road.

Come to Bartlett’s for delicious Nantucket Grown veggies!

Open every day 8am-7pm 508-228-9403 | www.bartlettsfarm.com

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We were very pleased to see that the Seafood Tacos introduced last season are on the menu again this year at Arno’s, offered for lunch as well as for dinner. They come two to a plate and are offered with a choice of seven different seafoods: haddock, flounder, salmon, swordfish, halibut, jumbo shrimp, and scallops.

The seafood is dusted with a spice blend that adds some heat and Sauteed Calamari tucked into the warm soft taco shells with cool slices of creamy avocado, crisp shredded lettuce, and a relish of tomato, cilantro, lime, onion, and a touch of jalapeno. A drizzle of chipolte aioli adds a bit more smoky heat. Our favorite version so far is the Scallop Seafood Taco, but we’ll be back soon to try the Center Cut Swordfish Taco.

Arno’s does serve chicken, steaks, and burgers to guests unfamiliar with the joys of seafood. But you’re on an island 26 miles at sea—maybe you should have a taste...

If you don’t try Fried Whole Clam Platter while you’re on Nantucket, you’re missing a real island a treat, and Arno’s is where you want to try them! We’ve never seen clams this large that are so tender and succulent! The breading has just the right crunch without being heavy, and because they’re fried in clean, pure sunflower oil, you taste the clams, not the fryer. The clams are served with fries and coleslaw, and make a great picnic treat. Everything on the menu at Arno’s is available for takeout, so consider stopping by for a couple of their six different Fried Seafood Platters (haddock, flounder, jumbo shrimp, oysters, scallops, and the Ipswich clams) before you head to the beach.

The Baked Stuffed Haddock is a delicious way to savor this whitefish. The filet is folded around a blend of spinach, ricotta, and pine nuts, served on saffron scented jasmine rice and topped with a cherry tomato and shallot sauce. The haddock is very nicely prepared, but it is the robust sauce that sets this dish apart from all others.

We also love Arno’s Seafood Lasagna. Good size chunks of lobster, shrimp, scallops, and crab with ricotta and herbs are rolled in tender pasta and topped with cheese and housemade tomato sauce. This arrives at table piping hot, cheese bubbling and the pasta deliciously crisp along the edges. Cut into the lasagna rolls, and the seafood spills Seafood Lasagna

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out, moist and succulent.

The Surf & Turf at Arno’s is the best deal in town! Order this and you’ll have two meals in one: a fork-tender 9-ounce filet mignon in a luscious, rich red wine reduction; nestled alongside are four Surf & Turf large shrimp in a buttery, garlicky scampi sauce. The mashed potatoes served with both are ideal for finishing up the sauces.

Portions are so large at Arno’s that you may have to return another afternoon or evening to try their desserts — but by all means, do! Their sweet and creamy Tiramisu, with its bold and blended flavors of kahlua, marscarpone, and cocoa is worth another trip to Main Street. And the chilled Key Lime Pie makes a tasty afternoon treat. Of course, you can opt to finish your meal with something a little less filling...a cup of freshly brewed Fried Whole Clam Platter coffee with a splash or two of spirits or one of the Arno’s Premium Cocktails like their Ulimate Margarita or Orange Crush. Cheers!

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 5 pm • Dinner 5 to 9 pm Breakfast entree prices range from $9.95; Lunch platters from $14.95 Dinner Entree prices range from $19.95 to $32.95 Children Welcome • Take-Out Available • Handicap Access 8 Drafts Beer, Wine, & Cocktails • Major Credit Cards Accepted Full Service Dining Bar open all day • free WiFi Upstairs dining room available for private celebrations for photos of the full meal, go to www.YesterdaysIsland.com

P ETE ’ S F RESH F ISH P RINTS Genuine Nantucket Gyotaku on imported handmade papers Originals, small framed giclees, cards, coasters, serving trays, placemats 17 Old South Wharf • 508-325-1842 FreshFishPrints.com

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will be held under the tent on July 31 to August 3, with an opening party on Thursday, July 30 and a Designer Panel moderated by Susan Ziese Green on Friday, July 31 from 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 Friday, Saturday, & Sunday and 10am to 3pm on Monday. General admission $15 at the door. For details, call the NHA at 508-228-1894, or visit www.nha.org

Adventure / Eco-Tours Linda Loring Nature Foundation

508.325.0873 110 Eel Point Road

Open Daily - Experience Nature!

86 Acres of Outdoor Classroom

The LLNF: a â&#x20AC;&#x153;living laboratoryâ&#x20AC;? providing the canvas to understand the propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural resources through research; to create education programs that develop curiosity about the natural world; to work with island schools to increase environmental literacy; to fulfil Linda Loringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream of creating a center on Nantucket where children connect with nature. www.llnf.org

Shearwater Excursions Yankee Magazine Editorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Pick for Best Eco-Tour

508-228-7037 Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

The most well known water tours and adventure tours of Nantucket. Whales, seals, harbor tours, clamming excursions, fly-boarding and more. Private tours and excursions as well.

Call or drop by slip 1011 on Straight Wharf, Nantucket. shearwaterexcursions.com

Alterations Style Paris 44 Main Street Bargain Basement: 70% off!

508-325-6600 Mon.-Sat., 9am to 7pm; Sun. 9am to 6pm

Style Paris is a luxury womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wear brand specializing in custom and made to measure.

All designs are manufactured in France, with stores in New York, Palm Beach, and here in Nantucket. Stop by today, or call to set up an appointment with our designer, Monday through Saturday 9-7 and 9-6 on Sundays. This week visit our Bargain Basement â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;the chicest basement in Nantucketâ&#x20AC;? with 70% off! www.styleparis.com

Antique Show Antiques & Design Show

508-228-1894 Opening Party July 30 at 6:30 pm; Show July 31-3 Annual Antiques Show to Benefit NHA Bartlettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd The Annual Antiques & DESIGN Show to benefit the Nantucket Historical Association

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Antiques The Antiques Depot Open daily One of Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest & finest antique shops

508-228-1287 23 Federal Street

NantucketAntiquesDepot.com One of Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest and finest antiques shops, THE ANTIQUES DEPOT offers an exciting and unusual collection of 17th, 18th and 19th century furniture, art, accessories, and an extensive collection of decoys. Stop by their new location at 23 Federal St. and browse through a shop filled with treasures. Proprietors Howard B. Chadwick and Jack Fritsch have more than 43 years of experience on Nantucket, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find their prices reasonable. THE ANTIQUES DEPOT is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm.

Apparel & Accessories BENRUS Open Daily from 10 am One-stop shop for the all American timeless look

508.825.0915 21 Main Street

BENRUS, is a military inspired lifestyle brand and a one-stop shop for the all American timeless look; from men and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apparel including denim, graphic teeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and button downs to accessories and watches. BENRUS also sells an exclusive line of Bourbon and Bowtie bangles available at their 21 Main Street location and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BENRUSnantucket www.benrus.com

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 ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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

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THE CARNIVAL IS IN TOWN! Rides, Games & Prizes, Cotton Candy, Fried Dough, and more!

Come visit us at the Tom Nevers Fairgrounds July 10th - August 1st from 6:00-10:00pm

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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

the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. www.nantucketreds.com

C J Laing

Open daily year-round Sportswear for all ages

774-333-3935 44 Centre Street

Open daily through Columbus Day. Resort clothing and accessories

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 coverups and kaftans are perfect for island summers. Now offering luxe cashmeres for Fall. C J Laing on Centre Street is the exclusive purveyors of Stubbs and Wootton shoes for women and men. cjlaingshop.com

Island Cashmere Cashmere, accessories, shoes

508-228-7611 Open daily at 32 Centre Street

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

Johnstons of Elgin Cashmere Knitwear & Accessories Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

johnstonscashmere.com 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.

Joy West Collection

508-325-4400 14 S. Water Street

Open Daily - Experience Joy! Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions

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

Katherine Hooker Ltd

508-228-5450

Classic Styles, Expertly Cut with a Contemporary Edge Hosted at Johnstons of Elgin, 4 Federal Street Summer & Fall 2015 Plus Ready-to-Wear Collections

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Katherine Hooker London is delighted to return to Johnston’s of Elgin for an exclusive multi-day pop-up event beginning on July 24.. In addition, this year, for the first time customers will be able to purchase items from the ready-to-wear collection, which includes distinctively sleek and exquisitely cut jackets, coats, waistcoats and dresses. Katherine Hooker London will be at Johnston’s, Nantucket, through August 2. For details visit www.katherinehooker.com or call Christina Cain at 646-771-6725. Booking appointments is recommended but not necessary, and walk-ins are welcome at any time. “Katherine Hooker hacking jacket ranked #1 national treasure.” - Vogue “A must-visit for custom-tailored jackets.” - Wall Street Journal

Letarte Open daily from 10 am Swimwear & Clothing for Island Living

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

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

Milly and Grace Open every day, 10 to 6 Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts

508-901-5051 2 Washington Street

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! www.millyandgrace.com

Murray’s Toggery Shop Mon-Sat: 9:30-6:30, Fri-Sun 10-6 Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children

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

Nobby Shop

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

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

Peter Beaton down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

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

Sara Campbell

508-680-1626 5 South Beach St.

Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry

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 10 Straight Wharf

Scrub Oak is a small shop specializing in unusual cards, unique jewelry, beautiful clothing, and small gifts for the home. We feature both lesser-known and perennially admired designers such as: Ace&Jig, Matta, Loup Charmant, Isobel & Cleo, TEN, Lauren Manoogian, John Derian, Doug Johnston, Astier de Villatte, A Peace Treaty, Baggu, I. Ronni Kappos, and Jeanne Van Etten. Also a source for Tata Harper skincare, artwork by John Carruthers, and a small selection of furniture from John Derian. www.scruboakstore.com

Serenella Nantucket

508-228-3400 Open Sun.-Wed. 10am-7pm; Thurs.-Sat. 10am-8pm 9B South Beach Street The latest Ready-To-Wear and 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. Listed as one of Elle Magazine’s Top 50 Boutiques in the World, Serenella offers a carefully edited selection of elegant Parisian apparel, fine Italian raiment and luxurious American sportswear. Featuring Acne Studios, Bottega Veneta, Cedric Charlier, Calvin Klein, Delfina Delettrez, Dezso by Sara Beltrán, Giambattista Valli, Jupe by Jackie, K. Jacques, Lisa Marie Fernandez, Lucien Pellat-Finet, Marco De Vincenzo, Massimo Alba, Michael Kors, Normal Kamali, Orlebar Brown, Stella McCartney X Adidas, Roberto Cavalli, and more. www.serenella-boston.com

Sweet Liddle...

508-228-3214 40 Centre Street

Open Daily Eco-luxury, apparel for men & women, and other irresistibles

SWEET LIDDLE... Sells a Nantucket style that is both a mix of bohemian and luxury accented with one of a kind pieces to mix and match. You will find shoes and beautifully crafted handbags. As well as jewelry made on the premises by the owner and curator Emilly Brooke Rubin, a local designer. There is also a well stocked pharmacy of lotions and potions, lip balms and scents among many other fine irresistables.

Art Reproduction, Posters, & Printing The UPS Store

508-325-8884 Open Mon-Sat 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road) Large format Digital Printing, Family Photos, Posters, & more 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 Art Show at Scrub Oak Open almost daily from 10am until 5pm.

Featuring Woodcuts of John Carruthers

508-228-2458 10 Straight Wharf

Scrub Oak is a small shop specializing in unusual cards, unique jewelry, beautiful clothing, and small gifts for the home. This week we are featuring “So the Wind Won’t Blow It All Away,” woodcuts of John Carruthers. The exhibit opens Friday, July 24 with an artist reception from 6 to 9pm, and continues to August 7. www.scruboakstore.com

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Artists Association of Nantucket

Pete’s Fresh Fish Prints

Check the Calendar for openings

The only genuine Nantucket Gyotaku

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 yearround schedule of changing member exhibitions by established island artists and emerging local talent, as well as juried shows, featured artist shows, auctions, and communityoriented 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 nantucketarts.org wonderful art classes.

G. S. Hill Gallery

508-228-1353 Oils, watercolors, prints, and note cards by G. S. Hill 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 www.gshill.com only a few of treasures you will find.

Hostetler Gallery Open Daily: Artist Reception Friday, July 24, 6-8pm Contemporary sculptures, paintings, prints and photography.

508-228-5152 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, serigraphs by Donn Russell, 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. 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! There’s always something new at IRELAND GALLERIES... paintings, sculpture, and Lorene Ireland’s world-famous mosaics and shell designs.

Made on Nantucket Open Daily Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts

508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET is open for the season at 18 Old South Wharf. Don’t miss the new S&K Collection of vintage bakelite with a contemporary twist! New 2015 artists include Buzz Williams and Andrew Jackson. We also offer paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Terry Walsh, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Rod Cole, and Lisa Maxell. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Anne Terry, 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).

Miki Lovett - Textile & Print Artist Studio by Appointment

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

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

Nantucket Artworks Open Daily & Evenings 29 Nantucket Artists - all mediums - endless possibilities!

508-228-6640 31 Centre Street

29 Nantucket artists, all mediums...endless possibilties! We have a good variety of vintage & antique Nantucket maps, as well as the island’s best selection of prints and posters — framed and unframed — you’ll find anywhere! Come early for the best selection.

NANTUCKET ARTWORKS, downstairs at 31 Centre Street. NantucketArtworks.com

Nantucket Carving & Folk Art 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

July 23 - 29, 2015 508-325-1842 Open daily at 17 Old South Wharf

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

Philip Bloom Gallery

508-825-5973 Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm 117 Orange Street Contemporary art, exhibiting work of emerging artists from around the world

Philip Bloom Gallery is pleased to announce IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK, a group exhibition featuring work by Melissa Maddonni Haims, Tamara Johnson, and Sarah H. Reynolds, will be on display through July 26 in a new exhibition space located at 117 Orange Street. philipbloomgallery.com

Robert Foster Fine Art

508-221-3056 Artist Reception July 24, 6-9pm 8 India St (next to Black-Eyed Susan’s) Exhibiting Nantucket’s Leading Artists

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

Samuel Owen Gallery

508-680-1445 Contemporary Art Gallery: Opening July 24, 5:30-7:30pm 46 Centre Street samuelowengallery.com Gallery of contemporary art

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

Beach & Pool Toys & Accessories Nantucket Pool & Spa

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

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

Beauty & Skincare Follain A new kind of beauty store

508-825-5630 Open daily at 9A S. Beach Street

FOLLAIN offers a curated selection of skincare, hair care, and cosmetic products by over 40 U.S.-made brands. New this season: products for men and for baby! 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 New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

EASY RIDERS BICYCLE RENTALS offers rentals, sales, and service, plus island-wide free delivery on all rentals and usually within an hour or so. With advanced on-line reservations, it’s the easiest way to experience Nantucket! Offering low prices and discounts on multi-day, weekly, monthly, and group rentals of top quality, new GT and Mongoose bicycles, as well as retro-style Schwinn Cruisers, and accessories in a variety of styles...They have the right bicycle for all of your adventures. They have a safe and convenient bike path location at 65 Surfside Road. www.easyridersbikerentals.com

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

508-228-4070 25 Old South Road

Finally, there’s a bicycle shop where you don’t have to fight the traffic— ISLAND BIKE COMPANY at 25 Old South Road (just past Amelia Drive)! ISLAND BIKE COMPANY offers bike rentals by the day, week, or month—and that’s not all! They also rent Burley Trailers, Trail-a-Bikes, and single & double baby joggers. Full repair facility and new bike sales also offered. ISLAND BIKE COMPANY is conveniently located on the Old South Road bike path, and they offer free delivery & pickup for rentals. Great Rental Rates: $28 for 24 hours; $45 for 2 days; $60 for 3 days. www.islandBike.com

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Nantucket Bike Shop

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 KYMCO hybrid and mountain bikes as well as Specialized Fat Boy bikes and KidZTandems. Stop by, pick up a map, and rent from a wide selection of new equipment that will take you to your destination and back.

We are open seven days a week from 8 am to 6 pm and accept all major credit cards.

Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals.

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

Books & Publications CALL NANTUCKET

508-228-9165 ext. 110 The fully searchable Nantucket telephone book for your cell phone The island’s “Little Black Book” Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

CALL NANTUCKET is the fully searchable version of The Nantucket Directory: the island’s telephone book. Know who you’re looking for? Search our White Pages for the number. Not sure who to call? Browse our Yellow Pages to choose the best company to call! Our app is FREE TO DOWNLOAD for iPhones, Android, and tablets.

NantucketDirectory.com

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

Open daily. Ask about autographed books.

Great Beach Reads & more!

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! Ask about a free gift & autographed books. www.mitchellsbookcorner.com

On This Day in Nantucket History

by Amy Jenness available at Mitchell’s Book Corner and The Whaling Museum Gift Shop Quirky & fascinating stories that shaped this island Nantucket is much more than beautiful beaches and sailboats. One day at a time, author Amy Jenness offers up quirky and fascinating stories of the people and events that shaped this remote island. On August 11, 1841, Frederick Douglass made his first antislavery speech at the Nantucket Atheneum. The Great Fire of July 13, 1846, devastated the island, forcing residents to rebuild what they lost. On December 5, 1981, a nor’easter stranded nearly two thousand visitors and forced seventeen pilot whales to come ashore. Read a story a day or month at a time. Celebrate an entire year of Nantucket history. ON THIS DAY IN NANTUCKET HISTORY is available for sale at Mitchell’s Book Corner and the Whaling Museum Gift Shop.

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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.

Car Rentals Affordable Rentals Cars, 4x4s, vans, convertibles, mopeds

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

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

Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car

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. www.youngsbicycleshop.com

Mitchell’s Book Corner

July 23 - 29, 2015

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 45 years, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND has been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. From Daffodil Festival through Christmas Stroll, you can pick up our print editions, available everywhere, or you can visit us online at YesterdaysIsland.com. After you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here — find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter at the top of Nantucket.net

Buses NRTA

508-228-7025 www.nrtawave.com See display ad for times and routes Bus routes thru town & out of town Bus stops at Broad St. & at Washington St. 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 12 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

508-228-9989 at Nantucket Memorial Airport Open Daily Free renter pickup at all boats, hotels, and inns

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

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, and Discover. Commercial accounts available to qualified companies. 800-228-1227.

Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily Bicycle, Car, & Jeep Rentals; Bicycle Sales & Service

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

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! www.youngsbicycleshop.com

Charters - Fishing Albacore

508-228-5074 Private Charters only Voted Nantucket’s Best Charter Boat Catch blues, bass, shark, tuna, whale watching Slip 1010, Straight Wharf

THE ALBACORE is a 35-foot custom Sport Fisherman with large cockpit and walk-in cabin for complete comfort. Capt. Bob DeCosta, a second-generation charter boat captain, has more than 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-anda-half-hour, five-hour, and full day trips are available. You’ll be fishing within ten to twenty minutes from the dock. Call for reservations or information, or visit Slip 1010 on Straight Wharf. FISH GUARANTEED or your money back. MasterCard and Visa accepted. www.albacorecharters.com

Herbert T.

Day: 508-228-6655 Daily: 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Call for Reservations Slip 14, Straight Wharf www.fishnantucket.net Trolling “Catch those blues and Bass!”

Make sure you don’t miss the fishing while you’re here on Nantucket! The HERBERT T sport fishing boat will take you to where the blues are biting. Captain Fred Tonkin is an experienced fisherman and will provide you with all the equipment for up to six people to fish at one time. He takes four 2-1/2-hour trips a day: 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm, and the fishing starts just 15 minutes from the dock. The HERBERT T is fully licensed and insured and is fully equipped electronically. While you’re on Nantucket, do as the islanders do - catch some blues! Private charters are also available. $105 per person.

Just Do It Too - Fishing Daily Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm.

Black Sea Bass, Blues, Striped Bass, Scup

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

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

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Charters - Sailing & Boating Endeavor

508-228-5585 Slip 15, Straight Wharf

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

“Captain James Genthner shares his love of the Island with visitors aboard his sloop ENDEAVOR”—Ted Reinstein, CBS Good Day! Featured in Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England 2010: “A cruise aboard the Endeavor is a lesson in beauty and local history.”

The ENDEAVOR sails daily at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, and at sunset. Private charters, sailing celebrations, children’s programs, and gift certificates available. Call for information and reservations. www.endeavorsailing.com

Children 508-221-1081 Year-round 159 Orange Street Nantucket’s largest and most preferred baby equipment rental company.

Petite Travelers is Nantucket’s largest and most preferred baby equipment rental company. Locally owned and operated year-round. The company rents everything from full size cribs, BOB strollers, highchairs, carseats and much more for all your baby’s comforts away from home. Fully insured. Safety certified. FREE island delivery. Drop-off and pick-up at airport and boat terminals. Serving Nantucket for 4 seasons. www.Petitetravelers.com

SuperKids Program/Spiritual

Children’s Apparel smiling button

617.470.3959 15 Old South Wharf

smilingbutton.com Smiling Button is a new collection of play dresses for little girls. Our 100% cotton clothing is made in the USA and is simply meant for kids to be kids. We invite you to shop our exclusive “Nantucket” collection at our summer pop-up store at 15 Old South Wharf.

Children’s Camp ACKventure Sports & Day Camps

508-228-7285 x5 Nantucket Community School

The Nantucket Community School offers a multitude of sports & day camps throughout the course of the summer. There are options for everyone spanning ages 3-1/2 to 18.

Football, 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, Sports Camp Supervisor, jannelleb@nps.k12.ma.us — 508-228-7285 x 1576 or Casey Morrow, ACKventure Day Camp Supervisor, morrowc@nps.k12.ma.us — 508228-7285 x1361. www.NantucketCommunitySchool.org

Classes & Workshops Artists Association of Nantucket

508-228-0294 Open daily at 24 Amelia Drive

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

Classes are designed for all levels of experience, from the novice to advanced student and for all ages from three to ninety-three. nantucketarts.org

Coaching/Consulting Coaching at the Corner

508-825-8250

at Jetties Beach on Saturday, August 8 at 7 pm Benefit concert for Nantucket Cottage Hospital The Best Summer Event on Nantucket!

nantuckethospital.org

Rated the Best Summer Event each year on Nantucket, Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops’ annual Pops on Nantucket concert will feature special guest performers AThe Australian Bee Gees Show, the world’s foremost Bee Gees tribute act. Gates open at 4:30pm; please be seated by 6:30. Show opener at 6:45, and the show begins at 7:00pm!

The evening concludes at 9 pm with a fantastic fireworks show. Don’t miss it! Tickets available now, while they last, at NantucketHospital.org

508-332-1505

Thursday morning chats at Mitchell’s Book Corner CoachingatTheCorner.com Life and success skills coaching Get a great start to your Thursday mornings – join Nantucket’s Professional Certified Coach Marsha Egan, PCC, upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner. Discussions start at 8:30 AM sharp and end at 9:30 am. $15 at the door, packages available. July 30 is “Seven Tips to Conquer Procrastination.” Details at CoachingatTheCorner.com

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

Tuesday Evening Concerts at 8 pm Featuring Acclaimed Musicians

www.nantucketmusicalartssociety.org The NANTUCKET MUSICAL ARTS SOCIETY continues to present its marvelous series of performances in its 57th 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 at 23 Federal 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

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 27 to 31 from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. daily. Rain site: Summer Street Church.

Classes & Workshops for all ages

Boston Pops on Nantucket

508-228-4930

Mon.-Fri. from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Skits, Games, Stories, Prizes for Ages 5 to 11

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

Concerts

Nantucket Musical Arts Society

Petite Travelers

Open Daily Play dresses for little girls

July 23 - 29, 2015

Free sample available: just ask!

508-228-1017 The Courtyard on Straight Wharf

AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for almost 30 years on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year.

Once you have a free sample, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 40 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries for taste testing. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events.

She has a wide selection of kid’s candy for all ages. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. www.auntleahs.com

Nantucket Candy Company

508-228-0667 Open Daily - BRING IN THE AD IN THIS PAPER FOR 10% OFF Candy, gift baskets, party favors, dessert trays 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 Zero India Street

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 “Sailor’s Valentine” and “Nantucket Memories.” Don’t miss this Nantucket tradition since 1981 and enjoy a complimentary taste of the best—exclusively at the SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, home of the Nantucket Chocolatier at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round.

Consignment & Thrift Island Treasures

17B North Beach Street Mon-Fri 10am-5pm + Wed. eve from 6-8; Sat. 10am-2pm New & Used clothes, household goods, toys, & more

Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? ISLAND TREASURES, at 17B North Beach Street (a short walk from town toward Jetties Beach), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of new and gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, beach toys, kids toys, and so much more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find. Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily.

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Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping The UPS Store Open Monday - Saturday 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 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 Free sample available: just ask!

508-228-1017 Courtyard on Straight Wharf

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 chocolatecovered 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 Zero India Street

nantucketchocolate.com 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. These Nantucket Chocolatier original Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates have been featured on Oprah’s “Best Gifts Show” and on the Food Networks’ “Food Finds.”

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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 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, ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket, and NantucketChocolate.com. Open year-round. Complimentary tastings.

Dance A Holistic Dance Journey for Women

508-825-5349 SPECIAL 2-DAY EVENT August 15 & 16 in the Hayloft at Bartlett’s Farm Stop by Tellus in The Courtyard at 16 Straight Wharf for details Weekend Workshop on Nantucket

A HOLISTIC DANCE JOURNEY FOR WOMEN is being offered on Nantucket on August 15 and 16. This workshop is an introduction to the holistic dance language curriculum developed by international dance artist, Zola Dubnikova, appropriate for ALL levels. Over the course of this weekend immersion we will take a dance journey fusing holistic movement arts, sacred ritual and mystical eastern dance techniques across worlds. Reserve your spot now by emailing authentick4170@gmail.com. Stop by Tellus in The Courtyard zoladubnikova.com at 16 Straight Wharf for details.

Family Fun Annual Carnival

July 10-August 1 from 6 to 10 pm Tom Nevers Fairgrounds at the end of Tom Nevers Road

Food, rides, games, and fun for all ages! A family atmosphere where kids of all ages can enjoy themselves! All the classics, from a ferris wheel to cotton candy. Presented this year

by Amron Family Amusements! Free admission and plenty of free parking! Held at the Tom Nevers Fairgrounds at the end of Tom Nevers Road.

Fitness Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp August 3-14, from 8 to 9 am Monday-Friday Strength Training, Team Exercises, and More

203-550-6767 register at Jetties Beach

For a decade and a half now, fitness & lifestyle expert Tom Holland has led his original

Summer Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am - last call 7:45pm; Sunday, noon - last call 6:45pm Tastings, tours, live music and good times! Dogs, kids, and snacks welcome!

At Cisco Brewers we make all grain beers in our tiny brewery. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the Triple Eight Vodka, and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth spirits.

Big Beers, Delicious Wine & Smooth Spirits available at all the best island restaurants and liquor stores

FREE! in-season shuttle leaves from Visitor Services starting at 12:30pm We now have expanded off-street parking past the Brewery on the right.

5 Bartlett Farm Rd. | 508-325-5929 www.ciscobrewers.com

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NANTUCKET BEACH FITNESS CAMP on the sands of the picturesque island of Nantucket. Always held the first two weeks in August, campers are led through a unique fitness program in the early morning Jetties Beach sunrise. Not a “boot camp,” [how hard is it to yell at people?] Tom prefers to call it an “Adult Gym Class, “providing a fun yet challenging workout tailored to each person’s personal fitness level. Cardiovascular drills, strength exercises, plyometric and agility stations, team events and much more. Tom also teaches while he trains, giving fitness, nutrition and motivation tips throughout each and every workout. From the beginner exerciser to advanced athlete, Tom challenges each person to push his or her own personal limits. Camp size limited - register early to reserve your spot! www.teamholland.com

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

Hill’s of Nantucket Open daily.

Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

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

G.S. Hill Gallery and Hill’s of Nantucket offer fine art by Greg Hill and wonderful speciality gifts designed by this husband and wife team. Nantucket theme prints 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 www.gshill.com Wharf.

Made on Nantucket Open Daily Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts

Don’t miss the new S&K Collection of vintage bakelite with a contemporary twist! 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

508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

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. www.nantucketboatbasinshop.com

Scrub Oak Open almost daily from 10am until 5pm.

508-228-2458 10 Straight Wharf

Scrub Oak is a small shop specializing in unusual cards, unique jewelry, beautiful clothing, and small gifts for the home. We feature both lesser-known and perennially admired designers such as: Ace&Jig, Matta, Loup Charmant, Isobel & Cleo, TEN, Lauren Manoogian, John Derian, Doug Johnston, Astier de Villatte, A Peace Treaty, Baggu, I. Ronni Kappos, and Jeanne Van Etten. Also a source for Tata Harper skincare, artwork by John Carruthers, and a small selection of furniture from John Derian. www.scruboakstore.com

Signs, Banners, & Posters Open Monday - Saturday

Gifts

July 23 - 29, 2015

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.

Tellus

508-825-5349 Open Daily The Courtyard at 16 Straight Wharf Products safe for the Earth and the consumer

Tellus offers products that are safe for both, the Earth and the consumer - sustainable home decor & accents, recycled and reusable items, fair trade sourced handmade jewelry and accessories. Also featuring paintings by some new Nantucket artists. Tellus strives to be socially responsible, at the same time enjoys being a part of and supporting the island community.

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MADE ON NANTUCKET has a large selection of gifts from $30 and up. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Anne Terry, The JR Collection, and Amy Burrough.

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Two all-access passes to the Nantucket Historical Association properties and a private In the Heart of the Sea walking tour

Explore the world of the Essex and its Nantucket crew, focusing on the survivors and their lives on the island in later years on a private In the Heart of the Sea walking tour. Your all-access pass allows you to explore the Whaling Museum, the Old Mill, Oldest House, Greater Light, Old Gaol, and Fire Hose Cart House.

Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions

Get out on the water and learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket history while cruising the harbor in the Shearwater Excursions Minke. Complimentary coffee and surprise token included.

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Nantucket Weddings

Dinner for two at Dune

Modern chic meets casual comfort in the heart of historic Nantucket. The ever changing menu showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish and meats from regional farms and select purveyors, along with an extensive selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, & spirits.

Dinner for two at Le Languedoc

An island institution featuring French cuisine with a local twist.

A signed copy of the book In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick

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

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

PETER BEATON is synonymous with timeless Nantucket style. As famous for its notable clients and philanthropic endeavors as it is for as it is custom fitted straw hats, signature hatboxes, handbags, and authentic Nantucket sailor shirts—Peter Beaton is a hidden gem that you don’t want to miss. Located down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal St. www.peterbeaton.com

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

508-825-8100 24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab 57 Prospect St SUMMER SEASON WALK-IN CARE MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000

Since 1911, NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL has been caring for our island community. In addition to excellent physicians and nursing staff, the hospital has a 24hour Emergency Department, full laboratory, physical therapy, cardiac rehab, chemotherapy, surgical services, imaging services, maternity services, and much more.

Through September 7, we offer Walk-In Care at the Anderson Building, 57 Prospect St. Monday-Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, Saturday & Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm. www.nantuckethospital.org

Home Decor & Accessories Abigail Fox Designs

Abigailfoxdesigns@gmail.com

Open daily at 45 Straight Wharf

Abigail Fox Designs, from Old Greenwich CT, offers a unique collection of home décor, accessories, jewelry, one of a kind artwork, whale and bird sculptures & vintage nautical curiosities. Visit us in our new location at 45 Straight Wharf.

Milly and Grace Open every day, 10 to 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 adorable accessories, haute home décor or gorgeous gifts, MILLY & GRACE is the place!

Internet Nantucket.net

The island’s premier web portal Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

Visit NANTUCKET.NET for a beach listing, photo galleries, maps, and guides to lodging, dining, real estate, recreation, and much more! Our Calendar of Events is the most complete and is updated several times a week, year-round. And our classifieds are everchanging. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket.

Jewelry Akimbo Beads & Things Mon.,Tues, Thurs-Sat 10am to 5:30pm Nantucket’s New Bead Shop & Classes

Open Daily Jewelry & Gifts

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

Visit Jackie is open in two locations: downtown at 16 Old South Wharf and at The Summer House at the Beachside Bistro Boutique.

Open Daily Become a devotee or wander in for a peek

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

508-228-3214 40 Centre Street

EMILLY BROOKE RUBIN JEWELRY DESIGN is a woman’s best friend. That is if you can find it. This “diamond in the rough” lies in a new location at 40 Centre Street. Each piece you discover here has been created by Emilly using the most delicious materials nature has to offer. Become a devotee, collaborate on custom piece, or just wander in for a peek. You’ll be very glad you did.

G. S. Hill Gallery

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

Open daily Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company

www.gshill.com 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.

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

Open daily Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

www.thejewelersgallery.com JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces. We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by such leading goldsmiths as Ronald Pearson, Michael Good, Thomas Kruskal, and others. Each unique piece is skillfully crafted in platinum, 18K, or 14K gold and will be a treasured keepsake from historic Nantucket.

JEWELERS’ GALLERY has been serving Nantucket since 1971.

Johnstons of Elgin Cashmere Knitwear & Accessories Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

johnstonscashmere.com 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.

Mignot St. Barth 508-901-5032 119B Pleasant Street

AKIMBO, Nantucket’s bead shop, has all the supplies you’ll need to create your own beautiful jewelry. You’ll find gemstones and pearls, and beads of glass, ceramic, and metal.

Findings include ear wires, clasps, toggles, jump rings, and crimping materials as well as leather, cord, hemp, wire, and ribbon for stringing. Call us to sign up for classes!

Blue Beetle

508-228-1923 Daily 16 Old South Wharf & in the Summer House Beachside Boutique Fashionably beautiful and precious

Emilly Brooke Rubin Jewelry Design

Health Care

Home décor, art, accessories, jewelry

July 23 - 29, 2015

508-228-1084 5 Chestnut Street

Open Daily Mignot St. Barth is organic and luxurious.

www.mignotstbarth.com The artist, Yvan Mignot, uses Tahitian pearls, pebbles from the beach, sea glass, hammered gold, uncut precious stones and clay beads, all strung on hand-worked leather to create an individually crafted, elegantly sophisticated, bohemian look. Each subtly dramatic piece seems to uniquely incorporate the marriage of the earth with the sea.

Nantucket Pearl Company Open daily.

American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf

www.BlueBeetleNantucket.com 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 online.

Authentic American-made jewelry from quality pearls at affordable prices. Jewelry designer Pam Freitus creates unique jewelry from hand-picked pearls, stones, leather, crystals and glass. On some pieces, pearls are interspersed with turquoise, on others, the Ying and Yang of black and white is featured, or sapphire and diamond bling may be chosen to set off the soft reflection of the pearl’s whiteness. Look for Pam’s signature, a small red bead that identifies the piece as hers. NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY jewelry is available exclusively at Hill’s of Nantucket, 40 Straight Wharf. nantucketpearls.com

Clay Twombly

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Monday-Friday from 11am to 5pm Prayer Beads, Intentional Jewelry, Unique Gifts, & Art

508-332-3407 upstairs at 2 Union Street

Clay’s unique prayer beads and intentional jewelry creations are both sacred and delightful.

Also offering small works of original art, reiki-infused candles, smudge, porcelain wares, Tibetan singing bowls, and other special objects. Upstairs at 2 Union Street. Open MondayFriday 11-5. www.ClayTwombly.com

Open daily with new arrivals!

Nantucket’s award-winning & most sophisticated jewelers

508-228-6899 46 Main Street

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 an expert staff. “Like” us on Facebook to get the latest info on special events. www.pageo.com

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Victoria Greenhood Jewelry Design

508-228-7995 Open daily at 7 Easy Street

Original Gemstone Jewelry

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

Lightship Baskets Karol Lindquist

508-680-6785

By appointment Traditional Lightship Baskets; year-round studio/workshop; lessons

Movies & Theatre Fun for the Whole Family, Movies & More!

More than just a movie theatre

White Heron Theatre Company

508-228-2156

GRAVEDIGGER’S TALE: July 26th Seven Seas Gallery 7pm July 29th & 30th Something Natural 5pm Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre Now playing is the White Heron production of GRAVEDIGGER’S TALE. Conceived & directed by Robert Richmond, the story of Hamlet is told by the Gravedigger in Shakespeare's moving words and with help from the audience! Check the White Heron Facebook page for more information! White Heron Theatre Company tickets are available by calling 508-228-2156, or online at whiteherontheatre.org.

Museums & Sites Nantucket Historical Association

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM . In this top-quality exhibition venue, visitors can see a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a restored 1847 candle factory, exquisite collections of scrimshaw, artwork, artifacts from centuries of Nantucket life, and a fully accessible rooftop observation deck with an unmatched panoramic view and cozy seating. Discover treasures from Nantucket’s cellars and attics in the newly redesigned, artifact-rich Hadwen & Barney Oil & Candle Factory. Don’t miss the new gateway film “Nantucket”, directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns. Showcasing the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history, this 51-minute film is a feast for the eyes, offering a transformative experience for islanders and visitors alike. All this and more can be found at the Nantucket Whaling Museum. See the Historic Sites page in this publication for a complete listing of NHA sites. www.nha.org

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum 508-228-1885 Open 10 am to 5 pm daily till Oct. 12 Learn the dramatic story of shipwrecks around Nantucket

Pets Cold Noses

508-228-5477 Straight Wharf

Open daily A special downtown pet boutique

www.coldnoses.net 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 petthemed Nantucket keepsake or special something for a pet or pet person.

Open year-round Monday-Saturday Pet supplies and gifts: “We’re more than just pet food”

158 Polpis Road

The NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM is devoted to the history of Nantucket lifesaving, famous shipwrecks and rescues around the island, life-saving equipment, daily routine at life-saving stations, and the United States Coast Guard. Our family-friendly programs and more designed to appeal to all ages. The Museum shares the fascinating stories through permanent and changing interpretive exhibits, drawing on a collection of over 5,000 objects including period surfboats, beach carts, Fresnel lenses from Brant Point and Great Point lights, vintage photographs, short movies and more. $10 adults; $7 for seniors & college students; $5 for ages 6-17; and free for members, active duty Military, and kids under 6. 158 Polpis Road. The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute. www.nantucketshipwreck.org

Nursery Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture 508-228-1961 Where Home & Garden Meet 9 Wampanoag Way Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM has a spacious garden center with a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. In addition, their indoor showroom carries the largest selection of indoor & outdoor furniture on the island, featuring teak, aluminum patio sets and more.

Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse

508-228-3731 119 Pleasant Street

www.geronimos.com 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.

508-332-4822 17 South Water Street

www.NantucketDreamland.org 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

Your portal to Nantucket history

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

Geronimo’s

Make a lightship basket with island-born master Karol Lindquist. A basketmaker for more than 30 years, she sells at Nantucket Looms and teaches around the country. Choose from a variety of sizes and shapes, in oak or cane construction. Evening or day classes, yearround. Call or email karol.lindquist@gmail.com for more information.

Dreamland Foundation

July 23 - 29, 2015

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

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

Share photos of your wedding on Nantucket with our readers AND win a cash prize if you get first or second place! You can mail in prints of your wedding pics or you can mail us a CD with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are 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

Shoes & Handbags 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 of Elgin Cashmere Knitwear & Accessories Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

johnstonscashmere.com 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.

Murray’s Toggery Shop Mon-Sat: 9:30-6:30, Fri-Sun 10-6 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

www.nantucketreds.com 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.

ViVi G Shoes Open for the season!

Chic Shoes, Haute Handbags, and Accessories

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 61st Annual House & Garden Tour August 5 from 11 am to 4:30 pm Tickets $60; available to buy Aug. 1-4 & day of the tour

508-843-8001 Rain or Shine

nantucketgardenclub.org THE NANTUCKET GARDEN CLUB presents the 61st Annual House & Garden Tour.

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“A Day on Darling” tour will be held on August 5 from 11 am to 4:30 pm, rain or shine.

Tickets are available from August 1-4 at a table on Main Street, in G.S. Hill Gallery, at Bartlett’s Farm, and ‘Sconset Rotary, also at the houses on the day of the tour. $60; proceeds support Nantucket scholarships and conservation & community projects.

Nantucket Dance Festival

508-228-1110 Tickets at www.nantucketatheneum.org Presented by Nantucket Atheneum July 22-27, with performances July 25 & 26 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

Sunglasses Summer Shades

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

Open daily The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Prada, Oliver Peoples, Maui Jims, Oakley, Salt, Rayban, Tom Ford, Smith, Michael Kors, Burberry, Costa, Persol, and many others. Summer Shades has been doing business on the island for more than 20 years. Visit us in our spacious downtown location: in the front shop of The Courtyard on Straight Wharf.

Tours - Beach 508-228-6799 at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge. Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. We also offer 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 corner of Federal & Chestnut sts Private charters available for weddings and private charters

Raven’s Walk

Tours - Van Gail’s Tours, Inc. Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Personal scenic Island tours: voted “Best of Nantucket”

508-257-4586

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

Tours by Bike Nantucket Bike Tours

508-825-5362 Leaving Daily at 10:30 am & 2 pm 31 Washington Street Voted #1 on Trip Advisor’s “Outdoor Activities” on Nantucket nantucketbybike.com

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

Transportation Boat Hy-Line Cruises

508-228-3949 Travel daily; see schedule for times Straight Wharf Reliable Fast Ferry service between Nantucket and Hyannis www.hy-linecruises.com

Travel between Nantucket and Hyannis is about an hour on the HY-LINE’s reliable highspeed 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 HYLINE CRUISES. You’ll cross the Sound in half the time! PLEASE SEE OUR SCHEDULE PRINTED HERE IN YESTERDAY’S ISLAND FOR CURRENT DEPARTURES.

Steamship Authority

508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf

Reservations: Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

BARRETT’S TOURS is a family-owned and operated company in business for more than 75 years. They operate comfortable, air-conditioned coaches. BARRETT’S tour buses have huge windows that afford views which can’t be matched. BARRETT’S TOURS has a tour every day at 9:30 am and at 12:30 pm that departs from the corner of Federal & Chestnut streets, right across from the Information Center. Tickets are available from the driver.

Charter bus service for group tours, clambakes, and weddings also available. For tour info & reservations, call us at 508-228-0174. To charter a bus for a wedding or party, fax us your dates and times at 508-228-3823, and BARRETT’S TOURS will call you back to make the arrangements.

508-257-6557 Call for pickup

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Nantucket’s Historic Mansions, 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.

Great Point Natural History Tour Leaving daily at 9am and 1pm Call for times of Sunset Tours

July 23 - 29, 2015

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

Watches BENRUS

508.825.0915 21 Main Street

Open Daily from 10 am Legendary American Timepieces

BENRUS, founded as a watch company in 1921, was once strictly known for manufacturing legendary timepieces for the U.S. military. Almost a century later, BENRUS is now a full-fledged lifestyle brand, selling modernized military watches, accessories and apparel. Visit BENRUS on Nantucket at 21 Main Street and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BENRUSnantucket www.benrus.com

The Trinity Collection Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

508-228-7557 Open daily at 50 Main Street

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.

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

Tours - Walking

Weddings

Nantucket Walkabout

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

Nantucket Weddings

Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology and the Native Americans that lived here. Get more information and reservations at www.nantucketwalkabout.com

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.

Nantucket Walking Tours

508-332-0953

See Calendar of Events for Tours & Times Voted “Best of Nantucket” 3 years in a row 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: Fifty Shades of Fabulous: the Story of Nantucket, Into the Heart of the Seas: the History of Nantucket Whaling, Great Writers on Nantucket, Notorious Nantucket,

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

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

5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven on a ghostly adventure. Learn what to look for & how to become a Ghost Hunter. The ghost hunt is educational, exciting and lots of fun. Adults, 65+ & Teens $15, Children $10. Reservations Required 508-257-4586. All kids must be accompanied by adult.

5:30 to 6:30 PM - NMAS Concert - The KDM Trio The Russian-Ameican artist Yevgeny Kutik is hailed for his dazzling command of the violin and it’s repertoire, as well as a communicative immediacy that harkens back to the legendary Romantic masters. Held at First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. $25 & Students $10 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Designer Luncheon Cocktail Party Designer Luncheon Cocktail Party held at a private home. Ticket info sstuart@nha.org OR 508-228-1894 ext. 130 6 to 9 PM - Yellowred (Female pop folk duo) Performs Live Live music at Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant at 4 Bathing Beach Road.

6 to 10 PM - Carnival The Carnival is in town! Rides, games & prizes, cotton candy, fried dough & more! Tom Never Fairgrounds now until August 1st.

6:15 to 7:15 PM - Free Yoga for Teens Free! Open to all! No pre-registration, so you can drop in as your schedule allows. Mats are provided. All levels welcome. Taught by Marjory Trott at the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

6:30 to 7:30 PM - ELL - Free English Conversation Circle Practice conversational English in a casual, friendly group setting. The Conversation Circle is open to English language learners. Nantucket Atheneum Learning Lab, 1 India St. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and witness a beautiful island sunset.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Daily trip time may change with the setting sun) 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watching the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $55. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at “The Hub,” Main & Federal sts. $20, 65+ & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8 PM - “The Trip to Bountiful” Performed by On the Isle This classic American play by Horton Foote will be performed at the Sconset Casino, 13 New Street, by On the Isle Theatre Company. Tickets $25 at ontheisle.org.

8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route 1-1/3 Mile, 90 min. walk featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House & 2 haunted hotels. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 age 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by the bank, at 8:20pm.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 7:50 AM - Birding Field Trip Birding Field Trip with Linda Loring Nature Foundation trips led by experienced ornithologist Vern Laux; destination depends on season and weather. Meet at 110 Eel Point Road for a 8 am departure. Bring binoculars. $10 (free for LLNF members). 508-325-0873 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Thar She Blows! Guaranteed Sightings on this thrilling offshore adventure! Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

8:30 AM - Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town A 2 mi, 45 min, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary to 2 beautiful parks in town. $15. Cash only. Meet at corner of Centre St. & Main St. Gathers at 8:20 am. 508-332-0953.

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour with Shearwater Cruise Nantucket Harbor & learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era; see landmarks from that time. Coffee+a gift incl. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy Join Aquarium staff as they feed hungry creatures at the Aquarium. $10.

Limited to 15, pre-registration required: 508-228-9198.

9 AM to 12 PM - Painting in the Greater Light Garden Drop-in watercolor workshops for the whole family at its Greater Light

July 23 - 29, 2015

historic property, 8 Howard Street. $5 per person, supplies included. A Nantucket Historical Association program.

9 AM to 1 PM - Collage Glass Paperweights Combine historic images and natural materials in a glass paperweight. $150, pre-registration required, call 508-228-1894.

9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters Before the museum opens, see the animals eat. $10. Pre-registration required: 508.228.9198.

9:30 AM to 8 PM - Where’s Waldo Local Collect stamps & signatures in a Find Waldo Passport for coupons & a prize drawn 7/31 at a party at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. 10 AM - Nature Walk Free Guided Nature Walks for the whole family at UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station, 180 Polpis Rd. Other times by appt: 508-228-5268 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 12 PM - Free Volleyball and Badminton Volleyball and Badminton held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10 AM to 12 PM - Family Workshop - Nature’s Clock Study phenology with the flora and fauna of the LLNF. Look at the timing of things like flowering, fruiting, nesting and hatching. We’ll observe marked plants and record stages of development. Come once or join us each month to see how things have changed. The Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Road. Members Free & Non-Members $10 (per Family). Register ad 508-325-0873. www.llnf.org 10 AM to 6 PM - Trunk Show - Katherine Hooker London Shop summer and fall 2015 ready to wear Collections by Katherine Hooker. Held at Johnston’s Cashmere, 4 Federal St. 508 228 5450 10:15 to 11 AM - Free Story & Craft Program for Ages 4-10 The Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street 10:30 AM - Spirit & Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex: Walking Play A 1-woman play depicting the lives of Capt. George Pollard, Jr., First Mate Owen Chase & Cabin Boy Thomas Nickerson...and their harrowing experiences on the whaleship Essex. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

Meet at Whaling Musem, 13 Broad St. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; Kids $10.

10:30 AM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town Pedal thru town center & around various historical locations. We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles & passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or call 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by this magical island on this 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20; $15 for 65+ and Teens & $5 Age 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at the Corner of Federal & India sts. by the Atheneum fence. Arrive 10 min. early. 508-332-0953 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - SuperKids Program Skits, games, stories, prizes for Children 5-11 years old. Held at Jetties Beach, 4 Bathing Beach Road. Rain site will be at Summer Street Church. 508-228-4930 11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open for the 2015 Season The Fire Hose Cart House, The Greater Light, Old Mill, and the Oldest House open for the season weather permitting.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 11:30 AM - Designer Luncheon with Steve Gambrel The Nantucket Historical Association holds its annual Designer Luncheon with special guest Katie Ridder. Great Harbor Yacht Club, 96 Washington St. Ext. Ticket info sstuart@nha.org OR 508-228-1894 ext. 130 1 PM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket A few island women went whaling with their husbands; others stayed & got involved in astronomy, women’s suffrage, Abolitionist movement...

Hear their stories. Meet at corner of Centre & Broad sts. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; & Kids $10. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor See 10am description. Departs again at 4 pm. $45. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. continued on page 61

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1 to 3:30 PM - Writers Workshop Mitchell’s invites all aspiring writers to share their work and feedback.

All are welcome! 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 Street. Wednesdays: Scrimshaw. Free with museum admission or NHA membership.

2 PM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town & Cisco Brewery Pedal thru town center, around historical locations & out to Cisco Brewery. We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles, & passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2 to 4 PM - Free Kite Making Kite making with Kai, held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 2 to 5 PM - Faraway Island Bridge Club Duplicate Bride Game. ACBL Sanctioned, open to all Located at Sherburne Commons, 40 Sherburne Commons. Fee $5 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket.

Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 3 to 5 PM - Apres la Plage at Fifty-Six Enjoy snacks & light menu items with summery cocktails in the peaceful garden & back patio of Fifty-Six Union, 56 Union St. 508-228-6135 3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at Jetties Beach Bar Oysters, clams, & shrimp for $1 ea at The Jetties, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor See 10am description. $45. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

4:30 PM - Coq Au Vin Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven on a ghostly adventure. Learn what to look for & how to become a Ghost Hunter. The ghost hunt is educational, exciting and lots of fun. Adults, 65+ & Teens $15, Children $10. Reservations Required 508-257-4586. All kids must be accompanied by adult.

5 PM - “Gravedigger’s Tale” Presented by White Heron Theatre and Folger Theatre: a one-man interactive show performed at Something Natural, 50 Cliff Road. Free performance; donations accepted.

5 to 5:45 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Tasting of 8 wines, incl our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking Cisco Brewers Courtyard. Learn how we make great wine. $25 or $40 with a cheese plate. Reservations recommended: 415-548-0374; wineguy@ciscobrewers.com 6 to 9 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live Live music at Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant at 4 Bathing Beach Road.

6 to 10 PM - Carnival The Carnival is in town! Rides, games & prizes, cotton candy, fried dough & more! Tom Never Fairgrounds now until August 1st.

6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and witness a beautiful island sunset.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Daily trip time may change with the setting sun) 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watching the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $55. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at “The Hub,” Main & Federal sts. $20, 65+ & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8 to 9 PM - Geschke Lecture Series: Susan Glasser Susan Glasser is the editor of POLITICO. She was also the founding editor of Politico Magazine, the award winning publication featuring both long form reporting and opinion journalism. She was a foreign correspondent, editor, and political reporter for the Washington Post. Ticket $25. Held at the Unitarian Church, 11 Orange Street.

8 PM - “The Trip to Bountiful” Performed by On the Isle This classic American play by Horton Foote will be performed at the Sconset Casino, 13 New Street, by On the Isle Theatre Company. Tickets

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$25 at ontheisle.org.

8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route 1-1/3 Mile, 90 min. walk featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House & 2 haunted hotels. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 age 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by the bank, at 8:20pm.

9 to 10:30 PM - Stargazing Night Join Maria Mitchell’s astronomers for a tour of the starry sky at Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting. $10.

9 to 11 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Live music at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ D-Bro DJ D-Bro at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street

THURSDAY, JULY 30 7 to 8 AM - Yoga on the Bandstand Yoga with Bettina Broer, held at Children’s Beach Bandstand, Harbor View Way. Fee charged/class 8 AM - Wing Day All Day at Easy Street Cantina A basket of 16 jumbo wings for $10.95; half basket for $6.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad St. 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street & 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary down streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, in front of bank steps. Arrive 10 min early. 508332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour with Shearwater Cruise Nantucket Harbor & learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era; see landmarks from that time. Coffee+a gift incl. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Coaching at the Corner Join Nantucket’s Professional Certified Coach Marsha Egan, PCC, upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. Discussions start at 8:30 am sharp. $15 at the door, packages available. This week’s chat is: Why do it today? Seven Tips to Conquer Procrastination.

9 AM - “Become A Pirate Adventure” aboard the Endeavor Join Pirate Robin aboard the Endeavor--hear legends of infamous pirates, learn about pirate life, & become Pirate Hunters. Adventure ends with a search for treasure. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Slip #1015 on Straight Wharf. Reservations: 508-228-5585 9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy Join Aquarium staff as they feed hungry creatures at the Aquarium. $10.

Limited to 15, pre-registration required: 508-228-9198.

9 AM to 12:30 PM - Children’s Creative Movement Children’s Creative Movement on the bandstand with Marjory Trott, held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. Fee charged/class 9:30 AM to 12 PM - Naturalist Adventures for ages 6-8 Scientists often take notes in addition to collecting scientific data. Use all of your senses (except taste!) to observe the world around you & help communicate what you observe through pictures an descriptions. Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Rd. Space limited: register at 508-325-0873. www.llnf.org. $50 (members: $10).

9:30 AM to 8 PM - Where’s Waldo Local Collect stamps & signatures in a Find Waldo Passport for coupons & a prize drawn 7/31 at a party at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. 10 AM - Nature Walk Free Guided Nature Walks for the whole family at UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station, 180 Polpis Rd. Other times by appt: 508-228-5268 10 to 10:30 AM - Babies Into Books Designed to introduce babies & caregivers to books &the library. Limited to first 10 babies + caregivers. Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10 AM to 12 PM - Free Volleyball and Badminton Volleyball and Badminton held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. continued on page 62

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10 AM to 6 PM - Trunk Show - Katherine Hooker London Shop summer and fall 2015 ready to wear Collections by Katherine Hooker. Held at Johnston’s Cashmere, 4 Federal St. 508 228 5450 10:30 AM - Lighthouse Walk: Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse. Hear tales of pirates, shipwrecks, & mysterious ghost ships. Meet at The Nantucket Hotel, at 77 Easton St. $20; 65+ & Teens $15 & Kids $10. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586.

10:30 AM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town Pedal thru town center & around various historical locations. We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles & passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or call 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - SuperKids Program Skits, games, stories, prizes for Children 5-11 years old. Held at Jetties Beach, 4 Bathing Beach Road. Rain site will be at Summer Street Church. 508-228-4930 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mi, 90 min historic walk thru the beautiful village of Siasconset. $20; $15 for 65+ and teens, $5 for 7-12. Cash only. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington Street for 20 minute ride to Siasconset. Meet guide at rotary bulletin board. 508-332-0953.

11 to 11:30 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 3+ Stories & songs, program is limited to first 20 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India Street.

11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open for the 2015 Season The Fire Hose Cart House, The Greater Light, Old Mill, and the Oldest House open for the season weather permitting.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 to 2 PM - Free Greenhouse Tour After lunch join a walking tour of the greenhouse. You’ll visit the impressive house where our tomatoes are grown, marvel in the simple beauty of the organic salad greens and savor the smells in our herb greenhouse.

Meet in front of the market and wear comfortable shoes. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. Who’s Your Farmer?

1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor See 10am description. Departs again at 4 pm. $45. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

1 to 3 PM - Fun and Games Musical Chairs at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. Free Event 1 to 4 PM - Free Read to a Buddy Program for Ages 6-9 Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) are therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. A fun, relaxed way to become more confident & enjoy reading. Sign up by calling 508-228-1110. Atheneum, 1 India St 1:30 PM - BCBS - Planning for Medicare Peta Shepard, of BCBS, will discuss planning for Medicare at Saltmarsh Center, 81 Washington St. 508-228-4490 or sign up at front desk.

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. Thursdays: Tea Cups & Dancing Masks. Free with museum admission or NHA membership.

2 PM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town & Cisco Brewery Pedal thru town center, around historical locations & out to Cisco Brewery. We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles, & passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket.

Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 3 to 4 PM - 17th Annual Craft Event All items for sale are made, displayed and sold by the kids. All profits are kept by the kids. Support the Island’s budding artists! Held at The Toy Boat, 41 Straight Wharf

July 23 - 29, 2015

3 to 5 PM - Apres la Plage at Fifty-Six Enjoy snacks & light menu items with summery cocktails in the peaceful garden & back patio of Fifty-Six Union, 56 Union St. 508-228-6135 3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at Jetties Beach Bar Oysters, clams, & shrimp for $1 ea at The Jetties, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor See 10am description. $45. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven on a ghostly adventure. Learn what to look for & how to become a Ghost Hunter. The ghost hunt is educational, exciting and lots of fun. Adults, 65+ & Teens $15, Children $10. Reservations Required 508-257-4586. All kids must be accompanied by adult.

5 PM - “Gravedigger’s Tale” Presented by White Heron Theatre and Folger Theatre: a one-man interactive show performed at Something Natural, 50 Cliff Road. Free performance; donations accepted.

5 to 5:45 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Tasting of 8 wines, incl our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking Cisco Brewers Courtyard. Learn how we make great wine. $25 or $40 with a cheese plate. Reservations recommended: 415-548-0374; wineguy@ciscobrewers.com 5:30 to 10 PM - Antiques & Design Show Opening Night Party The 38th Annual Antiques & Design Show of Nantucket will kick off with its Opening Night Party, underneath the grand white tent at Bartlett’s Farm. Dancing to the popular east coast band Sultans of Swing plus delectable cocktails and nibbles. Get a sneak-peek at an impressive array of fine art, rugs, books, and Nantucket memorabilia from more than 40 antique dealers. The Annual Antiques & Design Show of Nantucket opens on Friday, July 31 at 10 am. nha.org/specialevents or call 508-228-1894.

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